Heating Means Patents (Class 239/135)
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Publication number: 20030141378Abstract: The invention relates to a device for spray-drying solvent-containing compositions, to a method for spray-drying solvent-containing compositions, and to the uses of the inventive device and of the inventive method, especially for producing powder washing and cleaning agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Wilfried Raehse, Ovidiu Dicoi, Peter Walzel
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Publication number: 20030132309Abstract: A washer-liquid spray device according to present invention has washer-liquid heater between washer-liquid spray pump and transfer pipe. By this heater, it is possible to provide warm washer-liquid or washer-liquid steam. So as occasion demands, driver can spray warm washer-liquid or steamed washer-liquid even in the coldest season or heavy rain to clean the car window to provide for much safer driving conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventor: Won Jong Kim
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Patent number: 6592052Abstract: A fuel injection device includes a cylindrical valve housing, a valve needle disposed inside the valve housing and a ceramic heater disposed around the valve housing. The valve housing has a fuel inlet at an end, a first fuel passage, a second fuel passage, a nozzle hole at the other end and a valve seat. The valve needle has a hollow portion connected to the first fuel passage and a plurality of fuel apertures connecting the hollow portion and the second fuel passage, a head portion disposed to be seated on or unseated from the valve seat thereby intermittently injecting fuel through the nozzle hole. The ceramic heater is disposed around the valve housing down stream of the fuel apertures and upstream of the valve seat. Fuel vapor can be discharged upward though the fuel apertures.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Denso CorporationInventor: Takayuki Hokao
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Patent number: 6578775Abstract: In a fuel injector, a valve member in a hollow cylindrical shape having a bottom is enclosed and supported in a magnetic cylinder defining a fuel passage to reciprocate in an axial direction. At least two of the ceramic heaters having an arc shape in cross section are arranged on the outer periphery of the magnetic cylinder in a circumferential direction to be a cylindrical shape. The ceramic heaters are pressed toward the outer periphery of the magnetic cylinder by a heater holder with a small resiliency. The ceramic heaters are tightly fitted on the outer peripheral surface of the magnetic cylinder without being damaged. Therefore, heat of the ceramic heaters is conducted to the magnetic cylinder and fuel in the magnetic cylinder is effectively heated.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2002Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Denso CorporationInventor: Takayuki Hokao
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Publication number: 20030094501Abstract: An air freshener or insecticide dispenser apparatus comprises a reservoir, an electrochemical cell for generating a gas, and varying its rate of release. The gas generated acts on the air freshener or insecticidal composition to dispense said composition from the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: Shaun Patrick Rymer, Clare Louise Robinson
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Patent number: 6565010Abstract: A method for atomizing a fluid wherein a gas is heated with the heating facilitating the acceleration of the gas to a high velocity. The accelerated gas contacts the fluid transferring shear, pressure and inertial forces and heat to the fluid effecting efficient atomization of the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Praxair Technology, Inc.Inventors: John Erling Anderson, Lawrence E. Bool, III, Glenn William Arnold, Christopher Brian Leger
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Publication number: 20030075563Abstract: Hot runner—injector nozzle assembly (1) for plastic material injection molds, wherein the hot runner body has a supply duct (4) of the plastic material to be injected ending in correspondence of a closure plane against which the tubular body (3) of the injector nozzle is arranged in a sealed contact fashion. The closure plane is defined by the base (10) of a substantially hemispherical annular rotula member (8) through which the hot runner body (2) and the injector nozzle body (3) are mutually coupled in an angularly orientable fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: QUASER S.r.I., Italian NationalityInventors: Maurizio Bazzo, Tiziano Boscariol
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Patent number: 6547155Abstract: A cold-gas coolant nozzle which limits the amount of turbulence induced in the flow of cold gas due to interaction with ambient air by creating a intermediate temperature buffer zone between the cold gas and the ambient air.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Rigaku/MSC, Inc.Inventor: G. Keith Crane
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Patent number: 6547156Abstract: A heating system for use with an automatic vehicle wash system used to wash a car positioned within a wash bay. The heating system of the present invention includes a heating unit mounted directly to an overhead gantry used to wash the vehicle positioned within the wash bay. The heating unit receives the supply of water with the desired chemical agent already mixed with the water. Upon receiving the mixed supply of water, the heating unit elevates the temperature of the water to a desired temperature. The heating unit is positioned on the overhead gantry such that the heated water from the heating unit travels a short distance prior to its actual application to a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Delaware Capital FormationInventor: Allen S. Jones
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Publication number: 20030066905Abstract: A spray gun having a relatively simple outer heat jacket designed to accommodate a multiplicity of fluid supply lines connected to the spray gun while effectively heating and maintaining the supply fluids directed through the gun to the desired temperature for optimum spraying. The heat jacket is mountable and removable from the spray gun without disconnecting the fluid supply lines to the spray gun or the heating fluid supply line to the heat jacket. The illustrated heat jacket is formed with a plurality of external, longitudinally extending open-ended slot each for receiving a respective fluid supply line connected to the spray gun and an internal heating fluid passageway composed of a plurality of interconnected, longitudinally extending heat transfer chambers through which heating fluid is directed in swirling fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2002Publication date: April 10, 2003Applicant: Spraying Systems Co.Inventor: David C. Huffman
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Publication number: 20030062427Abstract: A melter, mixer and applicator system for applying coating or sealing compositions is disclosed. An internal combustion engine, such as a diesel engine, is used to provide the motive force necessary to operate many or all of the components of the system. A tank surrounded by an internal heating system is provided for melting a first material, such as asphalt. An insulated cabinet is provided and heated from heat generated by the internal heating system. The plumbing configuration for the system is disposed within the heated cabinet for mixing the material heated within the tank with an additional material fed to the plumbing configuration by a proportioner pump. The output of this mixture serves, through a heated hose, as one of the inputs to the applicator, which is preferably a plural component spray gun. The other input to the applicator is another material fed directly from the proportioner pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2001Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventor: Frank C. Bien
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Publication number: 20030033687Abstract: A steam output control structure includes a hose extended from the housing of a steam cleaner and having a grip at the end, a control valve mounted in the grip for output f steam, a heat-resisting high-tension tube connected between the control valve and the steam output port of the steam cleaner, the control valve having a spout for steam output and a valve rod supported on a spring member and adapted to close the steam passage between the spout and the heat-resisting high-tension tube, and a control knob pivoted to the grip and adapted to open the valve rod for letting steam pass from the heat-resisting high-tension tube to the spout.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2001Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventor: Samson Tsen
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Patent number: 6511000Abstract: An apparatus preventing adhesion, growth and freezing of ice pieces, which tend to happen with quality artificial snow such as fine flake snow and powder snow. The rotary valve 1 to feed artificial snow at a constant rate includes: impeller rotary shaft 3 which is placed in cylindrical casing 2 along the length direction of the cylinder; a plurality of impellers 4 which are arranged around impeller rotary shaft 3 at an equal distance from each other in the radial direction; opening 25 for loading of artificial snow which connects the top portion of a wall of cylindrical casing 2 with the top portion of a housing; opening 7 for receiving compressed air which is formed on casing side wall 6 to receive said compressed air from a blower; and an exit 10 for artificial snow formed at the other casing side wall 9 to blow out artificial snow, cut in a given amount, with compressed air.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: Koyo Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takamasa Fujiwara
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Publication number: 20030015597Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring and controlling the temperature of fuel inside a fuel injector is provided. A first resistive element having a resistance that varies with temperature is positioned proximal the fuel within a fuel injector and a second resistive element having a known resistance is placed in series with the first resistive element and connected at a node. When a known voltage is applied across the resistor-divider network, the voltage generated at the node corresponds to the temperature of the fuel within the fuel injector. The first resistive element may also be used to heat the fuel within the injector to a predetermined temperature. Logic circuitry prevents energizing the first resistive heating element if any fuel injector coils are energized, thereby ensuring full voltage is available to drive the fuel injector coils.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventors: Jerry Edward Nines, John F. Nally
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Publication number: 20030006292Abstract: An apparatus and method for heating spray equipment hoses used during inclement weather can heat water, or other medium, to a desired temperature, circulate the heated water in thermal contact with, but separated from, the spray equipment hoses to heat the material therein and generally maintain the material at an appropriate temperature to facilitate spraying.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventor: Kevin Kornprobst
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Publication number: 20030006302Abstract: A capillary pump for a fragrance dispenser has a reservoir for holding fragrance oil. The reservoir is capped with a silicone rubber cap with a vapor port therein for emitting vaporized fragrance oil. A capillary tube has its bottom end extending to the bottom of the reservoir where capillary action draws fragrance oil up into the capillary tube. A heating element inside the capillary tube vaporizes fluid drawn into the tube. Electrical leads for the heating element exit through the silicone rubber cap. The cap, capillary tube and heating element form a unit for insertion of the capillary tube and heating element into the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: TriSenx Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Ellwood G. Ivey, Cedric Stratton
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Patent number: 6499631Abstract: In a hot melt adhesive applicator of a slot die type or other type having an air supply to an adhesive service block through solenoids controlling the ON-OFF of the pneumatic adhesive applicator valves, one or more air valves are directly mounted to the service block through an intervening air supply manifold base plate positioned atop an insulation plate to significantly decrease the air path length and decrease the response time of the air valve. The insulation element may be mounted within an elongate recess formed in the top surface of the service block. The insulation element may be formed with cutouts to reduce the mass of the insulation element and to provide better air insulation exposure between the bottom surface of the valve base manifold and the bottom of the recess exposed by the cutouts.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Jon C. Zook
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Patent number: 6491233Abstract: An aerosol generator includes a fluid supply which supplies fluid to a fluid passage, a main heater which heats the fluid into a gaseous state and a preheater which delivers a volume of fluid to the main heater. The preheater can be located in or adjacent a metering chamber which receives a predetermined volume of fluid, the preheater heating a portion of the fluid so as to form a vapor bubble which ejects the remaining fluid from the chamber. An outlet of the aerosol generator is arranged to receive the volatilized fluid formed by the main heater and direct the volatilized fluid out of the fluid passage. The aerosol generator can be used to generate aerosols containing medicated materials.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Chrysalis Technologies IncorporatedInventor: Walter A. Nichols
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Publication number: 20020179732Abstract: A gas mixture of dry steam and nitrogen gas serving as carrier gas is blown into a hot water mist injection port for rendering the nitrogen gas serve as a medium absorbing latent heat of condensation, thereby smoothly progressing condensation of water vapor and efficiently forming hot water mist. The water vapor is condensed in the hot water mist injection port formed by a cylindrical pipe for supplying latent heat of condensation to the nitrogen gas and dilating the same, thereby accelerating the flow of the hot water mist and spraying the hot water mist to a substrate from the hot water mist injection port at a high speed. Small droplets contained in the high-speed hot water mist have high kinetic energy and high thermal energy, for exhibiting a large colliding effect and a high activation effect with respect to small contaminants adhering to the substrate. A substrate cleaning apparatus capable of spraying hot water mist attaining a high cleaning effect to a substrate is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Applicant: Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takamasa Sakai, Sadao Hirae
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Patent number: 6488217Abstract: An anti-hydroplane system for tires that includes a blower assembly in front of each of the tires of a vehicle. Each blower assembly discharges a high pressure stream into a water dispersal area in front of a respective one of the vehicle tires.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2001Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Inventor: Anthony A. Donastorg
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Patent number: 6488773Abstract: A method of and apparatus for spraying a molten thermoplastic polymer composition onto a substrate. The thermal spray apparatus of the present invention includes a source of pressurized molten polymer material, a source of pressurized hot gas, and a spray head which is in fluid communication with the source of pressurized molten polymer material and a source of pressurized hot gas. The pressurized hot gas forms a flowstream as it exits the spray head and acts to atomize and transport the molten polymer material, in a molten state, to the substrate so that the substrate is coated. The molten polymer is atomized into relatively uniform particulates of molten plastic which aids in applying a uniform coating to the subject substrate. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Plastic Stuff, LLCInventors: Walter L. Ehrhardt, Dennis L. Turocy
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Patent number: 6481641Abstract: A fuel injector assembly incorporating a heat exchanger and a fuel injector and being disposable in a bore in a mounting substrate such as an internal combustion engine or a hydrocarbon fuel reformer. The exchanger includes an outer wall in direct contact with the bore and also surrounds and supports the dispensing portion of the fuel injector, forming an annular plenum space therebetween. The heat exchanger has an inlet port and an outlet port communicating with the plenum space. The exchanger outlet port is connected to an inlet port of the fuel injector, such that fuel entering the fuel injector is preheated by passing first through the heat exchanger. In some applications, it may be desirable to maintain the fuel at a high pressure to prevent premature vaporization of the fuel in the exchanger and resulting vapor lock of the fuel system.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Harry R. Mieney
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Publication number: 20020158138Abstract: A method for aromatherapy including recirculating shower water on a body of a bather, the shower water including at least one aromatherapy substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: David Yekutiely, Barak Yekutiely
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Patent number: 6467701Abstract: A shield cleaning system has a fluidic nozzle body (5) which is connected to a nipple (1) for the supply of cleaning fluid. The nipple (1) has at least one holding part (2) for invariable fastening to a body part. At its end facing the fluidic nozzle body (5), the nipple (1) has a spherical head (4). The fluidic nozzle body (5) is held on the latter by means of a ball socket (6) sealingly, but so as to be pivotable on all sides and rotable about its longitudinal axis relative to the nipple (1).Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Mannesmann VDO AGInventor: Uwe Martin
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Patent number: 6460778Abstract: A liquid ejection device comprising: a nozzle chamber having a first aperture in one wall thereof for the ejection of the liquid and a second aperture in a wall thereof through which an actuator arm extends, the actuator arm being attached to a substrate located outside the nozzle chamber and being connected to a paddle inside the nozzle chamber, the paddle being operable by way of the actuator arm to eject the liquid through the first aperture; the system further comprising a first raised rim formed around the second aperture, the first raised rim being arranged in a manner such that, during operation of the actuator arm, a liquid meniscus is being formed along an outer surface of the liquid between the first raised rim and the actuator arm.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2000Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty LtdInventor: Kia Silverbrook
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Publication number: 20020139871Abstract: A nozzle needle has a hollow tubular form having a closed base end. A heat transfer tube is press fitted into a first magnetic portion. The heat transfer tube surrounds an outer peripheral surface of the nozzle needle. A ceramic heater is formed as an integral cylindrical body by sintering a ceramic material together with a heat generating resistive element. A case covers the heater and protects the heater from externally applied water. An inner tube of the case is resiliently engaged with both the heater and the first magnetic portion. Heat of the heater is conducted to the nozzle needle through the inner tube, the first magnetic portion and the heat transfer tube to heat fuel inside the nozzle needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventors: Takayuki Hokao, Miyuki Tarusawa, Hideto Takeda, Hiroshi Hasegawa
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Publication number: 20020139872Abstract: In a fuel injector, a valve member in a hollow cylindrical shape having a bottom is enclosed and supported in a magnetic cylinder defining a fuel passage to reciprocate in an axial direction. At least two of the ceramic heaters having an arc shape in cross section are arranged on the outer periphery of the magnetic cylinder in a circumferential direction to be a cylindrical shape. The ceramic heaters are pressed toward the outer periphery of the magnetic cylinder by a heater holder with a small resiliency. The ceramic heaters are tightly fitted on the outer peripheral surface of the magnetic cylinder without being damaged. Therefore, heat of the ceramic heaters is conducted to the magnetic cylinder and fuel in the magnetic cylinder is effectively heated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventor: Takayuki Hokao
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Patent number: 6453992Abstract: The present invention relates to a temperature controllable gas distributor which includes a cover having a first passage between its upper cover and lower cover, a second passage embedded along an edge portion of the upper cover, a first heater installed in the second passage, a support portion welded around the cover, and a distributing plate fixed at a lower portion of the support portion. The distributing plate includes a plurality of nozzles, and a third passage which is a passage of fluid is formed in the interior of the distributing plate 201. Second and third heaters are installed in the third passage. In the gas distribution apparatus according to the present invention, since it is possible to control the temperature of the cover and the distributing plate, namely, the entire portions contacting with gas, an abnormal reaction and liquefaction of a source gas can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Hyundai Electronics Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chang-Jae Kim
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Patent number: 6446878Abstract: An apparatus and method for the production of small, uniform sized droplets. The apparatus is a droplet generator including a housing defining a chamber for holding a material to be ejected therefrom, an inlet and a droplet outlet communicating with the chamber. The housing is coupled to a pressurizing system connected to the inlet for applying pressure pulses to the chamber. The housing includes a vent in communication with the chamber for relieving pressure in the chamber. The vent has an effective size so that during application of the pressure pulse the chamber is pressurized to a pressure effective to eject a droplet of the material therefrom and thereafter the chamber is vented through the vent at a rate sufficient to prevent further discharge of droplets. The droplet generator produces molten metal or alloy droplets and is particularly suitable for generating single droplets on demand in manufacturing techniques using droplet deposition.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Inventors: Sanjeev Chandra, Rahim Jivraj
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Publication number: 20020116779Abstract: In a window and lens glass cleaning system for a window/lens glass of a motor vehicle, a washer nozzle, a heating element and a nonreturn valve are in each case arranged on or in a retaining part. The retaining part is fastened on a wiper arm which can pivot over the window/lens glass. The invention largely prevents washer fluid in the washer nozzle from freezing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventor: Gerhard Vogt
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Patent number: 6435424Abstract: A pressure washer for use by an operator. A heat exchanger has a water input adapted to connect to a water source and has a water output providing discharge water. A water pump supples water to the heat. A temperature selector is responsive to operator. A burner in thermodynamic communication with the heat exchanger applies heat to the heat exchanger and the water in the heat exchanger. The burner has a fuel input connecting a fuel source to the burner. A fuel switch selectively allows fuel from the fuel source to be supplied to the combustion chamber via the fuel input. A duty cycle timer has a uniform duty cycle and is energized when water flows through the heat exchanger. The duty cycle timer is responsive to the temperature selection switch to vary its duty cycle as a function of the operator input provided to the temperature selector.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Alto U.S. Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Pauley, Calvin W. Krefft, Erik K. Worm
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Patent number: 6422481Abstract: A method of heating fuel includes providing a fuel injector having an internal heater and a reciprocable needle valve; providing fuel to the fuel injector; passing the fuel through at least one flow-disturbing element; and heating the fuel.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1999Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventors: Wei-Min Ren, Frank Zimmermann, John F. Nally, Jr., John Bright
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Publication number: 20020092918Abstract: A method for atomizing a fluid wherein a gas is heated with the heating facilitating the acceleration of the gas to a high velocity. The accelerated gas contacts the fluid transferring shear, pressure and inertial forces and heat to the fluid effecting efficient atomization of the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2000Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: John Erling Anderson, Lawrence E. Bool III, Glenn William Arnold, Christopher Brian Leger
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Publication number: 20020079377Abstract: An aerosol generator includes a fluid supply which supplies fluid to a fluid passage, a main heater which heats the fluid into a gaseous state and a preheater which delivers a volume of fluid to the main heater. The preheater can be located in or adjacent a metering chamber which receives a predetermined volume of fluid, the preheater heating a portion of the fluid so as to form a vapor bubble which ejects the remaining fluid from the chamber. An outlet of the aerosol generator is arranged to receive the volatilized fluid formed by the main heater and direct the volatilized fluid out of the fluid passage. The aerosol generator can be used to generate aerosols containing medicated materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventor: Walter A. Nichols
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Publication number: 20020070288Abstract: In an injection molding machine a mixer is provided that reduces the flow imbalances inherent in the melt. The mixer increase melt homogeneity by gradually mixing and changing the melt flow from all helical flow to all annular flow. The mixer provides an improved means for reducing flow imbalances that results in the elimination of weld lines and other part non-uniformities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventor: Abdeslam Bouti
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Patent number: 6402050Abstract: The apparatus is comprised of a compressed air source which is connected by a gas conduit to a heating unit whose outlet is connected to a supersonic nozzle inlet in which a supersonic portion is connected by a conduit to a powder feeder. Compressed air of pressure Po from the compressed air source by the gas conduit is delivered to the heating unit to be heated to the required temperature. The heated air enters the supersonic nozzle in which it is accelerated to a speed of several hundred meters per second. The powdered material is passed from the powder feeder by the powder feeding conduit to the supersonic nozzle portion in which it is accelerated by the air flow at section of the nozzle from the injection point to the nozzle outlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1999Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Inventors: Alexandr Ivanovich Kashirin, Oleg Fedorovich Klyuev, Timur Valerievich Buzdygar
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Patent number: 6401976Abstract: An electrically operated fluid dispenser for dispensing a pattern of viscous fluid onto a substrate during a run mode. The dispenser is turned off and does not dispense the viscous fluid during a standby mode of operation. The dispenser includes a dispenser body having an outlet and an armature disposed in the dispenser body for movement between an opened position allowing a fluid flow from the outlet and a closed position preventing the fluid flow from the outlet. A coil is mounted adjacent the armature and selectively generates an electromagnetic field for moving the armature between the opened and closed positions. A controller includes different apparatus and methods for using the coil as a heater as well as providing other heat transfer devices on the dispensing valve to maintain a constant temperature either, during only the run mode or, during both, the run and the standby modes.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Peter W. Estelle, Scott R. Miller, Laurence B. Saidman
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Patent number: 6401651Abstract: A spray apparatus for spraying oily confectionery raw material, wherein a nozzle cap is disposed around a nozzle, the nozzle cap is interlocked with a nozzle-cap-bar drive disc through a nozzle cap driving bar, the nozzle-cap-bar drive disc is coupled with a cap-bar drive motor so that the nozzle-cap-bar drive disc is lengthwise moved to a desired position. The spray apparatus can independently control a spraying area and a particle size of the sprayed oily confectionery material in simple and automatic manner when the oily confectionery raw material is sprayed.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Inventor: Keizo Mochizuki
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Patent number: 6393652Abstract: In a window and lens glass cleaning system for a window/lens glass of a motor vehicle, a washer nozzle, a heating element and a nonreturn valve are in each case arranged on or in a retaining part. The retaining part is fastened on a wiper arm which can pivot over the window/lens glass. The invention largely prevents washer fluid in the washer nozzle from freezing.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1999Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Mannesmann VDO AGInventor: Gerhard Vogt
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Patent number: 6375099Abstract: A hot melt adhesive dispensing nozzle or die assembly spans two adjacent adhesive material valved inlets. One of the valved inlets is blocked off by means of the nozzle or die assembly, while the other adhesive material input or valved inlet is in effect split into two equal laterally separated output arrays of dispensing nozzles so as to provide for a void in the dispensing or deposition pattern at a predeterminedly desired location. The nozzle or die assembly comprises unique structure for ensuring that the hot melt adhesive material is able to be conducted to the remote one of the laterally separated array of dispensing nozzles. In addition, the two laterally separated arrays of output dispensing nozzles together comprise the same number of conventional non-split output dispensing nozzles operatively associated with each adhesive material input or valved inlet such that the volume flow rate through each one of the individual dispensing nozzles remains the same.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Grant McGuffey
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Patent number: 6360959Abstract: A dual tip nozzle replaces a single tip nozzle in a resist applicator station to double the number of photoresists that are available. The resist applicator station is of the type having a nozzle holder block, at least one single tip nozzle attached to the nozzle holder bock, and a first resist line extending through the nozzle holder block and into engagement with the nozzle. The dual tip nozzle includes two cavities having respective orifices. Each cavity receives a separate resist line for dispensing separate photoresists.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: Eric R. Kent, Vince L. Marinaro, Ted Wakamiya
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Publication number: 20010052553Abstract: A fuel injection device includes a cylindrical valve housing, a valve needle disposed inside the valve housing and a ceramic heater disposed around the valve housing. The valve housing has a fuel inlet at an end, a first fuel passage, a second fuel passage, a nozzle hole at the other end and a valve seat. The valve needle has a hollow portion connected to the first fuel passage and a plurality of fuel apertures connecting the hollow portion and the second fuel passage, a head portion disposed to be seated on or unseated from the valve seat thereby intermittently injecting fuel through the nozzle hole. The ceramic heater is disposed around the valve housing down stream of the fuel apertures and upstream of the valve seat. Fuel vapor can be discharged upward though the fuel apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2001Publication date: December 20, 2001Inventor: Takayuki Hokao
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Patent number: 6322002Abstract: An improved combustion-type fogging apparatus and process for applying herbicides, insecticides and the like, as an aerosol is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes an improved combustion chamber with counter-current flow of combustion and supplemental air along with a stator at the downstream portion of the combustion chamber. The combustion chamber also has a hydrocarbon fuel burner to produce hot gases which along with the combustion air and supplemental air forms a hot gas flow into an aerosol chamber wherein a liquid or molten material is introduced for the purpose of being converted into a stable aerosol or fog for introduction into a storage facility or for other purposes of applying an aerosol of an insecticide, herbicide or other liquid or molten material.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Pin/Nip, Inc.Inventors: Darol Forsythe, John Forsythe, Joel Micka
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Patent number: 6318599Abstract: An electrically operated fluid dispenser for dispensing a pattern of viscous fluid onto a substrate during a run mode. The dispenser is turned off and does not dispense the viscous fluid during a standby mode of operation. The dispenser includes a dispenser body having an outlet and an armature disposed in the dispenser body for movement between an opened position allowing a fluid flow from the outlet and a closed position preventing the fluid flow from the outlet. A coil is mounted adjacent the armature and selectively generates an electromagnetic field for moving the armature between the opened and closed positions. A controller includes different apparatus and methods for using the coil as a heater as well as providing other heat transfer devices on the dispensing valve to maintain a constant temperature either, during only the run mode or, during both, the run and the standby modes.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2001Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Peter W. Estelle, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
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Publication number: 20010040187Abstract: A method of heating fuel includes providing a fuel injector having an internal heater and a reciprocable needle valve; providing fuel to the fuel injector; passing the fuel through at least one flow-disturbing element; and heating the fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 1999Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventors: WEI-MIN REN, FRANK ZIMMERMANN, JOHN F. NALLY JR, JOHN BRIGHT
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Publication number: 20010040189Abstract: The tar sprayer subject of the present application is conformed by a temperature system, a heating tank, a supply tank, a compressor and a spraygun.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 1999Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventor: JULIAN CASTANO RESTREPO
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Patent number: 6315217Abstract: A fuel atomizing-injection apparatus for internal combustion engines is disclosed. This apparatus is installed between the injector of a fuel injection device and the suction manifold of an engine, and is used for promoting vaporization of fuel injected from the injector into the suction manifold, thus finally allowing the injected fuel to be more effectively and actively mixed with combustion air into mixed gas. The apparatus also improves the fuel combustion efficiency of the engine while achieving a conservation of fuel and increasing engine output power. The apparatus exhausts little harmful gases into the atmosphere, thus being unlikely to cause environmental pollution, such as air pollution. In the fuel atomizing-injection apparatus, a heater, having a heat dissipating spiral plate on its external surface, is installed between the injector and the suction manifold.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Inventor: Jae-Sung Park
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Patent number: 6312521Abstract: A process used to coat particles in an upward flowing fluidized bed dryer includes an insert disposal within the dryer. The insert includes a vertically adjustable cylindrical partition and a vertically adjustable spray nozzle wherein the cylindrical partition has a diameter-to-length ratio greater than 1. The particles are fluidized using a gas and are processed through a coating zone containing the cylindrical partition and become coated with the liquid spray. The particles exit the coating zone and enter the reconditioning zone wherein the liquid is allowed to dry onto the particles. The particles fall into the fluidized bed and are reprocessed through the coating zone by a draft effect created by the atomizing gas in the spray nozzle. The insert provides liquid coating flexibility allowing for the coating of liquid fat onto the particles. Additionally, since less fluidizing gas is required and not all of the particle bed needs to be fluidized, the coating process is more efficient and gentle.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1999Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Primera Foods CorporationInventors: Laurence Lee, Frank Wyatt, Heather Ganske, Eugene H. Sander
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Publication number: 20010035467Abstract: A pressurized system for the preparation and mixing of two or more component solutions comprising a cleaning solution to produce a prepared cleaning solution for use with various applicators in common use in the cleaning industry. The system is made up of a mobile frame for supporting a plurality of pressurized tanks which are connected through feed lines to a mixing tee fitting to produce the output mixed cleaning solution. An inline heater can be optionally added in one or more of the feed lines to provide heat to the component solution before mixing, and an inline heater can be optionally added after mixing to heat the prepared solution. Pressure is supplied to the system by an air compressor directly connected to each of the pressurized tanks so that the same pressure is applied to all tanks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventor: Jeffrey N. Ebberts
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Publication number: 20010030241Abstract: A portable system is provide for spraying viscous materials to form a truck bed liner. Tanks of coating materials that include an activator and resin are contained in a heated, portable cart which also houses a motor driving two pumps to pump the coating materials through air lines to a spray gun at a rate that can be varied by an operator. A high volume, low pressure air compressor is also mounted on the cart and in fluid communication with the air gun. The coating materials are forced through a mixing tube and out of a nozzle tip where it is atomized by the high volume air for spraying to coat the truck bed liner. A pressurized flush tank is activated immediately after spraying in order to clear the coating materials from the spray gun. A modified, dual component caulking gun containing a preselected, second colored resin and activator can be attached to the nozzle tip for decorative coloring or texturing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2000Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: John M. Kott, Kenneth J. Kott