Patents Issued in December 25, 2014
  • Publication number: 20140373944
    Abstract: A high-pressure fluid conduit that conducts high-pressure fluid from a high-pressure fluid source to a high-pressure fluid container through a hose unit during open or normal operation. This high-pressure fluid conduit has a safety feature that is activated when the high-pressure fluid conduit fails due to exposure to a predetermined force. The safety feature closes off the flow of high-pressure fluid from the high-pressure fluid source and closes off the escape of high-pressure fluid from the hose unit that entered the hose unit during open or normal operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Zena Associates, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Cardona
  • Publication number: 20140373945
    Abstract: A high-pressure fluid conduit that conducts high-pressure fluid from a high-pressure fluid source to a high-pressure fluid container through a hose unit during open or normal operation. This high-pressure fluid conduit has a safety feature that is activated when the high-pressure fluid conduit fails due to exposure to a predetermined force. The safety feature closes off the flow of high-pressure fluid from the high-pressure fluid source and closes off the escape of high-pressure fluid from the hose unit that entered the hose unit during open or normal operation. In addition, when the hose unit fails, fluid flow from the high-pressure fluid source and high-pressure fluid flow from the high-pressure fluid container is prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Cardona
  • Publication number: 20140373946
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve includes a bonnet threadedly secured to a pressure vessel, a floating device in the pressure vessel, a relief assembly, an actuator secured to the bonnet and communicating with the bonnet, a biasing element put on a stem and biased between a tubular member and a conic member, and a safety valve. The hollow cylinder is slidable in a space defined by the tubular member and a hollow, cylindrical actuating member. The stem is slidably disposed in the tubular member. Pressurized fluid enters a conic opening via an inlet connector, a first channel, a Venturi tube, and a second channel to push the tubular member so as to disengage a latch from a hook to release the pressurized fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Wan-Ju Lin
  • Publication number: 20140373947
    Abstract: A gas flow system for a machine. The gas flow system can include an air filtration system which can include a debris chamber. The gas flow system can also include a first conduit, a second conduit, and one or more tabs. The first conduit can extend from an upstream end to a downstream end. The upstream end of the first conduit can be connected in fluid communication with the debris chamber, and the downstream end of the first conduit can be positioned within the second conduit. The one or more tabs can be positioned within the second conduit adjacent to the downstream end of the first conduit. The second conduit can include one or more of a decreasing diameter and a substantially consistent diameter adjacent to and downstream of the downstream end of the first conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Haiping Hong, Chris J. Scolton, Tyler J. Williams
  • Publication number: 20140373948
    Abstract: A rotary valve for an adsorption heat pump may include a cylindrical valve body, arranged rotatably about a central axis in a predetermined rotation direction with an outer covering and two front plates. A plurality of counter-directional high temperature connections may be arranged on the outer covering for connecting a high temperature heat source. A plurality of counter-directional medium temperature connections may be arranged on the outer covering for connecting a medium temperature heat sink. A plurality of sorption module connections may be arranged on the front plates for connecting a plurality of corresponding sorption modules. A duct system may pass through the valve body for directing a fluid, and a throttle, integrated into the valve body, may be included for constricting a flow cross-section at a throttle site of the duct system. The duct system may include open ducts and closed ducts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Roland Burk, Matthias Stripf
  • Publication number: 20140373949
    Abstract: A hydraulic coupling for a quick coupling, whether it is ISO A or ISO B type or flat face, which makes the hydraulic system more compact with a better distribution of the coupling forces, easier machining operation, and a coupling system between the couplings under a more efficient pressure. A first purpose of the invention is the improvement in hydraulic coupling for a quick coupling, which has a greater contact surface, employs a smaller diameter for the plug coupling connector in the socket coupling, allowing a greater amount of balls without reducing the material section between the holes that host the balls, and giving the same resistance to the connector as well as a greater support area due to the greater number of balls. Secondly, it is an improvement of the present invention a hydraulic coupling for a quick coupling, which adopts an asymmetrical geometry of the plug coupling peripheral duct that allows applying a more practical and economic tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Fernando MANZATO
  • Publication number: 20140373950
    Abstract: A valve assembly comprises a sealed container connected to a hot water supply line and a cold water supply line. The sealed container has an outlet for supplying at least one of hot water or cold water to a faucet. A valve mechanism is located inside the sealed container comprising a stationary mixing part and a moveable mixing part. A magnetic coupling adapter has a first magnetic structure located outside of a wall of the sealed container. A first magnetic structure is made of a first magnetizable material having a first plurality of first printed maxels having a first polarity pattern. A second magnetic structure located inside the wall of the sealed container is made of a second magnetizable material having a second plurality of second printed maxels having a second polarity pattern that is complementary to the first polarity pattern. The first magnetic structure and second magnetic structure are magnetically coupled across the wall of the sealed container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: CORRELATED MAGNETICS RESEARCH, LLC
    Inventors: Larry W. Fullerton, Mark D. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20140373951
    Abstract: Example apparatus for regulator heat transfer are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a regulator including a body, a stem disposed therein, a first inlet and a first outlet. The regulator regulates a pressure of a fluid flowing from the first inlet to the first outlet. The example apparatus comprises a vortex generator disposed within the body to covey heat to a valve of the regulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: James Lyman Griffin, JR., Harold Joe McKinney
  • Publication number: 20140373952
    Abstract: A microchannel formed at the interface of two layers of material, at least one of the two materials being a substrate. A volume of the microchannel contains a film of polymer fixed by covalent bonding to the substrate layer. The film of polymer being formed from a hydrogel material susceptible to undergoing changes in volume under the action of an external stimulus. The hydrogel polymer is chosen from those which are sensitive to changes in temperature, light, electrical field or pH. A method for producing the microchannel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Clemence Vergne, Patrick Tabeling, Yvette Tran, Fabrice Monti, Lucie Devys
  • Publication number: 20140373953
    Abstract: The valve includes a body, a seat and a flexible membrane capable of being urged against the seat, while plugging passage ports of this seat. The passage ports have each an oblong shape and are arranged with their greatest dimensions oriented along radial directions of the seat. Applications: check valve or flow control valve for gaseous fluids, in particular in the automotive field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: MGI COUTIER
    Inventor: Marco Martino Spanevello
  • Publication number: 20140373954
    Abstract: An insulation system for process vessels or piping. In one embodiment, a first sheath having a heat-reflective coating on an inner surface thereof is spaced from a structure. A second outer sheath is provided exterior to the first sheath. An insulation layer is provided intermediate the sheaths. In another embodiment, an outer sheath has insulation disposed on an inner surface thereof, the insulation being intermediate the inner surface and the structure and is spaced therefrom. A liner having a heat-reflective coating on an inner surface thereof is provided on the inner surface of the insulation. In another embodiment, a reflective metal foil is wrapped around a structure which may be equipped with an external heating means. A shell having an inner heat-reflective surface is disposed circumferentially to the structure, with an air gap there between. Disposed exterior to the shell is insulation, and optionally, a protective coating and/or second shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Strom W. Smith
  • Publication number: 20140373955
    Abstract: A fluid flow modifier device comprising: an inlet portion for receiving a flow of fluid; an outlet portion for outputting the flow of fluid; and a flow modifier portion disposed between the inlet portion and the outlet portion, the flow modifier portion comprising an outer portion comprising a closed cross-section to the flow of fluid and an inner porous portion configured such that at least a portion of the flow received in the inlet portion must pass through the inner porous portion to reach the fluid outlet. The fluid flow modifier device is ideally used to transition fluid flow between an fluid supply line and a fluid treatment zoneā€”for example, a pressure water supply line and an ultraviolet radiation treatment device (e.g., drinking water treatment device).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Trojan Technologies
    Inventor: Jim Fraser
  • Publication number: 20140373956
    Abstract: A laminated pipe lining system reduces or eliminates the risk of liner and seam failure due to stress and eases installation in small diameter pipes or pipes with multiple bends. The present invention generally includes a plurality of liners which are layered to line the inner surface of a conduit such as a utility pipeline. Each of the liners will generally include its own seam which is a product of the fabrication of the liners. The first liner is first inserted through the conduit and cured against the inner surface of the conduit. The second liner may then be inserted through the first liner and cured against its inner surface. The third liner may then be inserted through the second liner and cured against its inner surface. Each of the seams will be radially offset with respect to each other to protect the structural integrity of the lining system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Tanner
  • Publication number: 20140373957
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for repairing pipes or pipe junctions. The methods include providing a launcher device having a bladder and a liner impregnated with a material capable of curing and hardening. The bladder includes a first end, a closed second end, and an opening proximal the closed second end. A portion of the bladder is positioned within the launcher device, a rope or a line is connected to the liner, and the rope or line is threaded through the opening in the bladder. The rope or the line is pulled until the liner is at least partially within the bladder, and the rope or line is removed. The pipe is repaired by positioning the liner against the wall of a pipe, and allowing a material capable of curing and hardening to cure and harden. The methods allow for the rapid reuse of the bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Larry W. Kiest, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140373958
    Abstract: A pipe repair device (1) is provided for repairing damaged sections of pipe. The device is shaped so as to snugly clip around a major part of the circumference of a damaged pipe (6) so as to cover the damaged area of the pipe. The device (1) has on its inner surface a recessed portion (3) within which a reservoir of solder (5) is retained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Bradley Burkert
  • Publication number: 20140373959
    Abstract: Example fluid couplings, systems and methods are described including a fluid delivery tube for delivering fluid to a fluid supply, a fluid interconnect fitting for connection to the fluid delivery tube, a retainer for engaging the fluid interconnect fitting and a fluid supply for retaining the fluid interconnect fitting with respect to the fluid supply, and a seal feature arranged to mate with the fluid interconnect fitting and a fluid inlet of the fluid supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Anthony D Studer, Bruce A. McFadden, Alan Shibata
  • Publication number: 20140373960
    Abstract: A bi-channel tube for use in a heat exchanger is disclosed having a passageway or window formed in the common wall or divider separating the adjacent channels. This arrangement permits a controlled amount of interaction of the fluids flowing in the adjacent channels in the bi-channel tube. The bi-channel coolant tube includes a first fluid-carrying channel, a second fluid-carrying channel, a common wall or divider separating the first fluid-carrying channel from the second fluid-carrying channel, and at least one fluid-passing passageway or window formed in the common wall or divider. The fluid-passing passageway or window is preferably an elongated window that is formed along the long axis of the bi-channel coolant tube. The bi-channel coolant tube may be composed of a metal such as aluminum, including aluminum alloy, and steel, including stainless steel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Calvin Young, Yi Zhang, LaMar Stewart, Yafang Miao
  • Publication number: 20140373961
    Abstract: A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a wall which comprises a hollow geometry. The wall defines a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall is expandable and contractible to adjust a diameter and a length of the passageway. The wall includes one or more corrugations that expand and contract to adjust the diameter and length of the passageway. The corrugations extend between terminal end portions of the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Garrett Austin SHEFFER
  • Publication number: 20140373962
    Abstract: A multilayer hose comprising in order, (i) a thermoplastic inner liner, (ii) at least one first fibrous reinforcement layer comprising continuous filament yarns having a yarn tenacity of at least 13 grams per dtex, (iii) at least one second fibrous reinforcement layer comprising continuous filament yarns having a yarn tenacity of at least 13 grams per dtex, and (iv) a thermoplastic outer cover wherein the continuous filament yarns of the at least one second fibrous reinforcement layer have a yarn modulus greater than the yarn modulus of the continuous filament yarns of the at least one first fibrous reinforcement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: MARK ALLAN LAMONTIA, DAVID WILLIAM LITCHFIELD, CAIO P. FAURY
  • Publication number: 20140373963
    Abstract: An elongate element (300) for a flexible pipe body (100) and method of producing the same are disclosed. The method includes inserting a first fibre element (304) in a crush resistant elongate tube element (302), wherein the first fibre element is suitable for monitoring at least one of strain, temperature and acoustic properties; inserting a further fibre element (306) in the tube element, wherein the further fibre element is suitable for curing a matrix material (308); and inserting a matrix material into the tube element to fill at least a length of the tube element such that the first and further fibres elements within that length are surrounded by matrix material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Geoffrey Stephen Graham, George Henry Frank Hatherley
  • Publication number: 20140373964
    Abstract: Flexible pipe body and method of manufacturing a flexible pipe body, the pipe body including a flexible pipe body, comprising: a tubular layer (304) for forming a collapse resistant layer, the layer comprising corrugations, the layer having a radially inner surface (314) and a radially outer surface (312), and each of the radially inner and radially outer surfaces having at least one groove (318, 322) provided therein, and at least one reinforcing element (310, 810) provided at least partially within the groove of at least one of the radially outer surface and the radially inner surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: George Karabelas, Andrew Burton, Geoffery Stephen Graham
  • Publication number: 20140373965
    Abstract: The present invention relates to coatings having improved resistance to corrosion and/or abrasion. In one embodiment, the compositions disclosed herein comprise at least one resin material in combination with at least one type of boron nitride powder. In another embodiment, the compositions disclosed herein comprise at least one resin in combination with at least one type of boron nitride powder, wherein the amount of boron nitride powder in the coating material is in the range of about 1 weight percent to about 25 weight percent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Jon Leist
  • Publication number: 20140373966
    Abstract: A platform for linking elastic bands together to form bracelets, anklets, necklaces and jewelry products has a circular platform having a plurality of substrate stations for retaining elastic bands in a semistretched configuration. An interlinking utensil allows a user to make cross-linked jewelry products which can be worn around a wrist or other area of the body. The substrate stations may be aligned in one or more rows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jessica Nedry, Madeline Nedry, Gregg Coningsby
  • Publication number: 20140373967
    Abstract: The present invention provides fabrics with cut loop group and a manufacturing method thereof, wherein the core yarn at the section where said loops are being cut is outwardly protruded from the covering yarns, while the synthetic fiber divided yarn, which is a core yarn, is separated into multiple filaments. The fabrics with cut loop group show superior characteristics in polishing properties, sliding properties, water absorption properties, rapid drying properties and feeling of touch owing to a split-type microfiber and a viscos rayon yarn which comprises a covering yarn, and polishing can be performed while easily catching foreign substances such as extremely minute dust particles or human hairs and the like by the synthetic fiber divided yarn which functions as a hook. Thus the fabrics with cut loop group according to the present invention can be used usefully in the products such as various kind of mats, towels, bathroom products, and the like including dishclothes and mops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Hyun Sam Lee, Sung Hoon Choi
  • Publication number: 20140373968
    Abstract: A filling device is described which is configured to control the process of filling a medical or therapeutic fluid from a supply container containing the medical or therapeutic fluid into an administration container that is in fluid connection with the supply container. The filling device includes a volume control system configured to control the volume of the administration container and a pressure detection system configured to detect a pressure value related to the pressure inside the supply container. The filling device is further configured to perform the process steps of filling the administration container by: directing the volume control system to decrease the volume of the administration container, directing the pressure detection system to detect a pressure value, and directing the volume control system to increase the volume of the administration container if an increase criterion depending on the pressure value is fulfilled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Marcel Mueller
  • Publication number: 20140373969
    Abstract: A filling line for filling a number of containers. The filling line may include a continuous conveyor, one or more micro-ingredient dosers positioned about the continuous conveyor, and one or more macro-ingredient stations positioned along the continuous conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: James E. Goldman, James LeSage, Donald E. Gruben, Kevin L. Reid, Jonathan Kirschner, Nilang Patel
  • Publication number: 20140373970
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus are provided for automated isolation of selected analytes, to which magnetically-responsive solid supports are bound, from other components of a sample. An apparatus for performing an automated magnetic separation procedure includes a mechanism for effecting linear movement of a magnet between operative and non-operative positions with respect to a receptacle device. A receptacle holding station within which a receptacle device may be temporarily stored prior to moving the receptacle to the apparatus for performing magnetic separation includes magnets for applying a magnetic field to the receptacle device held therein, thereby drawing at least a proton of the magnetically-responsive solid supports out of suspension before the receptacle device is moved to the magnetic separation station. An automated receptacle transport mechanism moves the receptacle devices between the apparatus for performing magnetic separation and the receptacle holding station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: NORBERT D. HAGEN, BYRON J. KNIGHT, DAVID OPALSKY
  • Publication number: 20140373971
    Abstract: A kit for inflating and repairing inflatable articles, in particular tires, the kit having a compressor assembly, a container of sealing liquid and connectors for connecting the container to the compressor assembly and to an inflatable article for repair or inflation; the compressor assembly being housed in an outer casing defining a seat for the container of sealing liquid. The container is housed removably in the seat and functionally connected to the compressor assembly so as to form a compact unit ready for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: TEK GLOBAL S.R.L.
    Inventor: MAURIZIO MARINI
  • Publication number: 20140373972
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an automated inflation device configured for inflating an inflatable structure, which can then be usedā€”for exampleā€”as a protective packaging material. As described in detail herein, various embodiments of the inflation device are configured to be mounted on a wall for convenient installation and use. According to certain embodiments, the inflation device is configured to automatically inflate multiple inflatable chambers in the inflatable structure using an efficient inflation-at-a-distance method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Shawn Michael Frayne, Paul Chudy, Tung Yiu Fok
  • Publication number: 20140373973
    Abstract: A bottle assembly is provided having a body portion defining a cavity therein, a top lid assembly connectable to the body portion, which includes a selectively deployable and retractable spout, a spout bottom lid; and a resilient tube having a lumen therethrough, wherein the lumen is occluded when the spout is retracted and the resilient tube is kinked, and wherein the lumen is opened when the spout is deployed and the resilient tube is not kinked; a trigger assembly for selectively moving the spout between a deployed and a retracted condition; and a bottom lid assembly selectively connectable to a bottom end of the body portion, the bottom lid assembly including a valve assembly to open and close a fluid path into the cavity of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: David Mitchell Windmiller
  • Publication number: 20140373974
    Abstract: This invention relates to a pouch injector made from a flexible and/or collapsible material. The pouch could contain a gusset that allows the pouch to free stand and allows for a greater pouch interior volume. The pouch and dispensing adapter(s) are used to dispense and/or inject a liquid, for example, into a tire through the valve stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Brandon Ragan, Philip Ragan
  • Publication number: 20140373975
    Abstract: A coinfusion apparatus including a coinfusion operation section; a coinfusion processing room; a supply section; and a transfusion bag retention section. The coinfusion operation section consists of first and second robot arms. The first robot arm retains a medical agent container. The second robot arm performs an operation to insert a syringe needle of a syringe to a mouth section of the medical agent container and an operation to insert the syringe needle of the syringe to a coinfusion mouth of the transfusion bag. The coinfusion processing room holds the coinfusion operation section. The supply section supplies the medical agent container and the syringe into the coinfusion processing room. The transfusion bag retention section retains the transfusion bag at the outer side of the coinfusion processing room and positions the coinfusion mouth of the transfusion bag at the coinfusion communication mouth formed in the coinfusion processing room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: YUYAMA MFG. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Naoki KOIKE, Akifumi TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20140373976
    Abstract: In one example, a machinery fence support system comprises a worktable having a recess therein and a cutting element protruding upwardly from the worktable. The system has a track which is slidably received within the recess of the worktable. A bracket connected to the track; and a sacrificial fence is adjustably connected to the bracket. A track system is connected to the sacrificial fence and a stop assembly connected to the track system. The track slides within the recess of the worktable such that the sacrificial fence passes over the cutting element such that a beaded face frame feature is cut into a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Scott L. Clark
  • Publication number: 20140373977
    Abstract: A guitar neck joint routing system. The system includes a probe and router assembly comprising a gantry, a probe, and a plurality of routers, and a guitar neck and body nest comprising clamps and vacuum grips for holding a guitar neck and guitar body in place for taking measurements and routing a dovetail joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Theresa L. Hoffman, Christian P. Destremps, Andrew W. Levan, Michael J. Mosley, David Sharper, William S. Jones
  • Publication number: 20140373978
    Abstract: This case hardened steel has a composition including, in mass %: C: 0.05 to 0.45%; Si: 0.01 to 1.0%; Mn: over 0 to 2.0%; Al: 0.001 to 0.06%, N: 0.002 to 0.03%, S: over 0 to 0.1%, P: over 0 to 0.05%; and balance: Fe and inevitable impurities. Equation (1) described below and Equation (2) described below are satisfied in equiaxed zone, or Equation (3) described below is satisfied in columnar zone. Re=(Ae/Ao)Ɨ100?30%??Equation (1) (Cmin,1/Co)?0.95??Equation (2) (Cmin,2/Co)?0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Kohichi Isobe, Masahiko Doe
  • Publication number: 20140373979
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nickel-based heat-resistant superalloy produced by a casting and forging method, the nickel-based heat-resistant superalloy comprising 2.0 mass % or more but 25 mass % or less of chromium, 0.2 mass % or more but 7.0 mass % or less of aluminum, 19.5 mass % or more but 55.0 mass % or less of cobalt, [0.17Ɨ(mass % of cobalt content?23)+3] mass % or more but [0.17Ɨ(mass % of cobalt content?20)+7] mass % or less and 5.1 mass % or more of titanium, and the balance being nickel and inevitable impurities, and being subjected to solution heat treatment at 93% or more but less than 100% of a ?? solvus temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Yuefeng Gu, Toshio Osada, Yong Yuan, Tadaharu Yokokawa, Hiroshi Harada
  • Publication number: 20140373980
    Abstract: This ferritic stainless steel sheet contains, by mass %: C: 0.02% or less, N: 0.02% or less, Si: 0.05% to 0.80%, Mn: 0.05% to 1.00%, P: 0.04% or less, S: 0.01% or less, Cr: 12% to 20%, Cu: 0.80% to 1.50%; Ni: 1.0% or less, Mo: 0.01% to 2.00%, Nb: 0.30% to 1.00%, Ti: 0.01% to less than 0.25%, Al: 0.003% to 0.46%, V: 0.01% to less than 0.15%, and B: 0.0002% to 0.0050%, with a remainder of Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein the following formulae (1) and (2) are satisfied, and an average Cu concentration in an area from a surface to a depth of 200 nm is 3.00% or less, in the case of Mn<0.65%, 1.44ƗSiā€”Mn?0.05?0??(1), and in the case of Mn?0.65%, 1.10ƗSi+Mn?1.19?0??(2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Atsutaka Hayashi, Yoshiharu Inoue, Nobuhiko Hiraide
  • Publication number: 20140373981
    Abstract: A manufacturing method for strip casting 700 MPa-grade high strength atmospheric corrosion-resistant steel, comprising the following steps: 1) smelting, where the chemical composition of a molten steel in terms of weight percentage is that C is between 0.03-0.1%, Si?0.4%, Mn is between 0.75-2.0%, P is between 0.07-0.22%, S?0.01%, N?0.012%, Cu is between 0.25-0.8%, Cr is between 0.3-0.8%, and Ni is between 0.12-0.4%, additionally, also comprised is at least one micro-alloying element among Nb, V, Ti, and Mo, where Nb is between 0.01-0.1%, V is between 0.01-0.1%, Ti is between 0.01-0.1%, and Mo is between 0.1-0.5%, and where the remainder is Fe and unavoidable impurities; 2) strip casting, where a 1-5 mm-thick cast strip is casted directly; 3) cooling the cast strip, where the cooling rate is greater than 20Ā° C./s; 4) online hot rolling the cast strip, where the hot rolling temperature is between 1050-1250Ā° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Xiufang Wang, Yuan Fang, Yan Yu, Jianchun Wu, Bo Qin
  • Publication number: 20140373982
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a magnesium alloy sheet with low Gd content and high ductility and its hot rolling technology, which belongs to the field of metal material technology. The chemical components of the magnesium alloy sheet, based on the mass percent, take up respectively: 0.9Ėœ2.1% as Zn, 0.2Ėœ0.8% as rare earth element, namely Gd, 0Ėœ0.9% as Mn, and the rest as Mg. The magnesium alloy sheet of the present invention is added with relatively lower rare earth element, Gd, which reduces the alloy costs; in addition, magnesium alloy has good rolling performance, which can realize continuous, multi-pass and large-deformation rolling, and also ensure the sheets rolled have non-basal texture and high room-temperature elongation which reaches 35Ėœ50%, wherein the elongation, ?, in the rolling direction is no less than 35% and that in the horizontal direction no less than 45%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Institute of Metal Research Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Inventors: Rongshi Chen, Hong Yan, Enhou Han, Wei Ke
  • Publication number: 20140373983
    Abstract: A process of producing an infrared radiation-generating decoy for protecting against heat-seeking missiles and other heat-seeking devices comprises the step of decomposing a metal carboxy compound in the substantial absence of gaseous oxygen, to produce a pyrophoric material as a decomposition product of the metal carboxy compound, which pyrophoric material is arranged to combust spontaneously upon contact with air when the decoy is used. The metal carboxy compound may be iron oxalate, and the pyrophoric material may be ferrous oxide. The pyrophoric material may be coated onto a substrate, and a plurality of coated substrate pieces may be used in a decoy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: CHEMRING COUNTERMEASURES LIMITED
    Inventor: Alexander Kit LAY
  • Publication number: 20140373984
    Abstract: Disclosed are hypergolic salts with borane cluster anions that ignite spontaneously upon contact with nitric acid (from 70% to 100% in water) with short ignition delay. The salts, when added as trigger additive to combustible solvent or ionic liquids, make the resulting formulation hypergolic. The salts with borane cluster anions also shorten ignition delay in hypergols, such as RP-1, and additionally allow nitric acid to be used to replace liquid oxygen as an oxidizer. In some examples, the borane salts are formed in situ in an ionic liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Parker D. McCrary, Robin D. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20140373985
    Abstract: An interchangeable handbag system includes a stand alone foundation handbag having an inner storage accommodating surface and an outer decorative surface. The foundation handbag may have regions, such as a hollow interior, front panel, a rear panel and a bottom panel connected by at least one edge to form a hollow container open at a top end thereof. Alternately the foundation handbag may be a flexible open-top container with a closed bottom, where the hollow interior, front and rear regions are part of the continuous container. The handbag system includes one or more reversible and/or non-reversible outer bottomless band trim covers that fit over a portion of the foundation bag in a nested arrangement. The bottomless band trim covers may fit over a portion of the foundation bag and/or another bottomless band trim cover. The bottomless band trim covers and foundation bag are connected by one and/or multiple fastening structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: I O BAG INC.
    Inventors: Susan Pace, Laurie McFadden
  • Publication number: 20140373986
    Abstract: A currency and card holder is disclosed that employs two retention mechanisms, thereby creating both a primary and secondary means of retaining articles. The primary mechanism may be actuated with one finger to grip and release the contents of the device. The secondary mechanism enables a greater total capacity without substantially increasing the size of the device. The device is formed by a base upon which is attached a pivoting arm structure. The pivoting arm structure contains a sliding mechanism that acts as a primary means of retention against an article, or articles, with the base as a supporting member. The pivoting arm structure acts as a secondary means of retention. The secondary mechanism is engaged automatically when the primary mechanism reaches its capacity, and can also be actuated independently. The device may be employed as described, or in conjunction with an accessory container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew Brian Parrill
  • Publication number: 20140373987
    Abstract: Disclosed is an identification card holder, and more particularly, an emergency identification holder suitable for being removably secured to a safety belt of a motor vehicle. The holder includes two cover members pivotably secured to one another, the cover members are displaceable between an open position in which the two cover members are angularly spaced apart and in which information housed inside the holder can be accessed, and a closed position in which the two cover members are substantially parallel and overlie one another. The holder includes a fastener for fastening the two rigid components together in the closed position. The holder is adapted to be fastened to a safety belt of a car or to a personal belt of the bearer by trapping the belt in between the two cover members when the holder is displaced to a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Shawn Hubert Ming
  • Publication number: 20140373988
    Abstract: A method for producing designs involves receiving a request to create a design on the surface of an extraterrestrial body, transmitting a control signal to a device on a vehicle on the extraterrestrial body, the control signal causing the device to create the design, and receiving an image signal providing an image of the design created on the surface. A device for producing the designs includes a surface altering tool configured to rearrange material on the surface. The tool may be provided as a configurable-tread rover wheel that includes a wheel hub having radially-extending channels, and tread elements supported in the channels that are selectively articulatable under the control of a control module to form a tread pattern corresponding to a design intended to be produced. The tread elements may be selectively extended or retracted by operation of an array of solenoids controlled by the control module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Gary FISHER
  • Publication number: 20140373989
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a tire having improved abrasion resistance and appearance, as well as reduced rolling resistance and therefore improved fuel economy. The present invention relates to a tire including a tread, the tread containing 0.9 to 1.5% by mass of a wax, 0.9 to 1.5% by mass of an amine antioxidant, 0.3 to 1.0% by mass of a quinoline antioxidant, and a tread rubber component containing 3% by mass or more of a polybutadiene rubber, the tread having a rubber thickness between a tread groove bottom and an outermost belt-reinforcing layer of 0.1 to 2.0 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Michio HIRAYAMA
  • Publication number: 20140373990
    Abstract: Tread rubber forms a ground contact surface. When the ground contact surface is divided into two parts: a mounting inner side and a mounting outer side, the tread rubber has an inner cap part that forms an inner ground contact surface and is produced from non-conductive rubber, and an outer cap part that forms an outer ground contact surface. The inner cap part has a branched conductive part that is formed from conductive rubber ranging from the ground contact surface of a mounting outer end of the inner cap part to the side surface or bottom surface of a mounting inner end while branching off at a plurality of positions. The outer cap part does not have branched conductive rubber. The branched conductive part is formed from the conductive rubber with a rubber hardness different from that of the non-conductive rubber that forms the inner cap part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: TOYO TIRE & RUBBER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kazuki Kawakami
  • Publication number: 20140373991
    Abstract: An attachment support, which is designed for attaching a module to a wall (101) of a tyre (100), includes a substantially flexible body (11) of substantially elongate shape. The body (11) includes a connecting surface (26) capable of being placed substantially permanently against an internal wall (101) of the tyre (100), a second, free surface (28) opposite to the connecting surface (26), and at least one substantially cylindrical housing (20). The housing (20) has an axis at right angles to the second, free surface (28) of the body (11) and is open on the second, free surface (28). The housing (20) includes a first substantially cylindrical portion (22) extended by a chamber (21) of substantially cylindrical shape and coaxial with the first portion (22). The chamber (21) has a diameter greater than the diameter of the first portion (22) of the housing (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: PATRICK GOUGNAUD
  • Publication number: 20140373992
    Abstract: The pneumatic tire 1 includes a belt layer 14 that is formed by laminating a plurality of belt plies 141 to 145 including the circumferential reinforcing layer 145. Also, the belt layer 14 includes at least two belt plies on the outer side in the tire radial direction of the circumferential reinforcing layer 145. Also, the intercord distances T1 to Tk have a relationship such that T1<T2? . . . ?Tk and T1<Tk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: The Yokohama Rubber Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Takahide Ishizaka, Kouichi Kawabata
  • Publication number: 20140373993
    Abstract: Provided is a pneumatic tire having excellent durability and driving stability during high-speed running of the vehicle (that is, during high-speed rotation of the tire). The pneumatic tire includes: a carcass; an intersecting belt which is provided on the outer circumference side of a crown portion of the carcass and formed of two inclined belt layers having cords inclined and extending in a direction intersecting each other across a tire equatorial plane; and a circumferential belt layer which is provided on either one of the inner side and the outer side of the intersecting belt in the tire radial direction and includes a spiral cord arranged as being spirally wound at an inclination angle of equal to or smaller than 5 degrees to the tire equatorial plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Eiji ICHIHARA