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| US07763252B2 |
Methods for the treatment of cellular proliferative disorders
The present invention relates to methods of identifying the susceptibility of cells to reovirus infection by measuring constitutive ras-MAP signaling. The invention also pertains to methods using reovirus for the treatment of cellular proliferative disorders, and particularly cellular proliferative disorders wherein the proliferating cells exhibit constitutive MAPK phosphorylation, in mammals. In particular, the methods provide for reovirus treatment of mammals to treat proliferative disorders which include breast tumors, a subset of tumors in which mutation of the ras gene is not believed to play a significant role. |
| US07763249B2 |
Human anti-amyloid β peptide antibody and fragment of said antibody
A human anti-amyloid β peptide (hereinafter referred to as “Aβ”) antibody that binds to Aβ to thereby inhibit aggregation of Aβ molecules, and a fragment of said antibody are provided. The antibody and a fragment thereof according to the present invention, comprising a variable region of a human-derived anti-Aβ antibody, strongly reacts with Aβ to thereby inhibit its aggregation and hence may be used as a medicament for the prophylaxis and treatment of Alzheimer dementia. |
| US07763248B2 |
Humanized collagen antibodies and related methods
The invention provides a grafted antibody, or functional fragment thereof, comprising one or more complementarity determining regions (CDRs) having at least one amino acid substitution in one or more CDRs of a heavy chain CDR, where the grafted antibody or functional fragment thereof has specific binding activity for a cryptic collagen epitope. The invention also provides methods of using an antibody having specific binding activity for a cryptic collagen epitope, including methods of inhibiting angiogenesis, tumor growth, and metastasis. |
| US07763245B2 |
Methods and compositions for targeting polyubiquitin
Anti-polyubiquitin monoclonal antibodies, and methods for using the antibodies, are provided. |
| US07763244B2 |
Antibodies that specifically bind to Reg IV
The present invention relates to antibodies and related molecules that specifically bind to Reg IV. Such antibodies have uses, for example, in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal tract cancers, inflammatory bowel disorders, and diabetes. The invention also relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding anti-Reg IV antibodies, vectors and host cells containing these nucleic acids, and methods for producing the same. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder, especially gastrointestinal tract cancers, inflammatory bowel disorders, and diabetes, comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments or variants thereof, or related molecules, that specifically bind to Reg IV. |
| US07763242B2 |
Methods for treating myelodysplastic syndrome with a human interleukin-3-diphtheria toxin conjugate
The present invention provides methods for inhibiting interleukin-3 receptor-expressing cells, and, in particular, inhibiting the growth of such cells by using a diphtheria toxin-human interleukin-3 conjugate (DT-IL3) that is toxic to cells expressing the interleukin-3 receptor. In preferred embodiments, the DT-IL3 conjugate is a fusion protein comprising amino acids 1-388 of diphtheria toxin fused via a peptide linker to full-length, human interleukin-3. In certain embodiments, the methods of the present invention relate to the administration of a DT-IL3 conjugate to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and/or cancer stem cells in humans, which cells express one or more subunits of the interleukin-3 receptor. Exemplary cells include myeloid leukemia cancer stem cells. In other embodiments, the methods of the present invention relate to ex vivo purging of bone marrow or peripheral blood to remove cells that express one or more subunits of the interleukin-3 receptor such that the purged bone marrow or peripheral blood is suitable, e.g., for autologous stem cell transplantation to restore hematopoietic function. |
| US07763235B2 |
Dentifrice containing functional film flakes
A dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein water hydratable film flakes having a matrix comprised of a water soluble hydroxy alkyl cellulose polymer and a starch, and having entrained therein a constituent selected from therapeutic cosmetic and decorative materials. |
| US07763233B2 |
Hydrogen generator and fuel cell using same
A device for generating hydrogen by hydrolysis of a hydride comprising a reactor containing the hydride in solid form, in the divided state or not, and comprising at least one orifice for removing the hydrogen produced; means for releasing the water required for the hydrolysis reaction; and at least one envelope suitable for isolating the hydride from the water required for the hydrolysis reaction, the envelope being made from a consumable material. According to the present invention, the envelope is suitable for contacting the water with the hydride in a site capable of serving as the seat of the hydrolysis reaction and of moving in the reactor as the material constituting the envelope is consumed by the hydrolysis reaction products. |
| US07763225B2 |
Process of catalytic ammoxidation for hydrogen cyanide production
A process for the ammoxidation of an alcohol feed, such as methanol, or a nitrile feed, such as propionitrile, or a mixture thereof, to form hydrogen cyanide uses a modified Mn—P catalyst having the following empirical formula: MnaP1AbOx where A=one or more of K, Ca, Mo, Zn, Fe or mixtures thereof; a=1 to 1.5; b=0.01 to 1.0 and x is a total number of oxygen atoms determined by the oxidation states of the other elements present. |
| US07763224B2 |
Method for siliconizing carbon-containing materials
A method for treating workpieces that consist of porous carbon material with liquid silicon with the formation of silicon carbide, comprising the steps: Preheating porous carbon workpieces under inert gas to the selected operating temperature TB1, feeding liquid silicon to the porous carbon workpieces at an operating pressure pB2 and an operating temperature TB2, and impregnating the porous carbon workpieces with liquid silicon, reaction of the liquid silicon in the workpiece at a temperature TB3 with the formation of silicon carbide that consists of carbon and silicon, gassing the workpiece with inert gas and cooling from the operating temperature TB3 to the conditioning temperature Tk, cooling the workpieces to room temperature, the temperature TB3 being greater than or equal to the temperature TB2, and the workpiece in step d of the method no longer being in contact with liquid silicon outside of the workpiece. |
| US07763219B2 |
In-drum pyrolysis system
An apparatus and method for processing hazardous wastes directly from 55-gallon drums through the use of pyrolysis and steam reforming. The method is based on a pyrolyzer using heat to vaporize organics that are present in the hazardous wastes. The waste is heated in the original drums to avoid the bulk handling of alpha radionuclides and to ensure criticality control. At pyrolysis temperatures, all liquids and organics in the drums will evaporate and volatize. The resulting waste in the drums is a dry, inert, inorganic matrix with carbon char containing radioactive metals. The off-gas produced by pyrolysis mainly consists of water vapor, volatized organics, and acid gases from the decomposition of various plastics and other organics present in the waste drums. The off-gas produced by the pyrolysis is then collected and fed into an off-gas treatment system that is in fluid communication with pyrolyzer operated under oxidizing conditions. |
| US07763212B2 |
Ceiling lighting fixture with UV-C air sterilization
An UV-C air sterilizer with an optional visible light provides effective air sterilization through the use of a relatively low intensity UV-C radiation field external of the fixture and the continuous circulation of a mixture of treated and untreated air. Methods are also disclosed. |
| US07763210B2 |
Compliant microfluidic sample processing disks
Microfluidic sample processing disks with a plurality of fluid structures formed therein are disclosed. Each of the fluid structures preferably includes an input well and one or more process chambers connected to the input well by one or more delivery channels. The process chambers may be arranged in a compliant annular processing ring that is adapted to conform to the shape of an underlying thermal transfer surface under pressure. That compliance may be delivered in the disks of the present invention by locating the process chambers in an annular processing ring in which a majority of the volume is occupied by the process chambers. Compliance within the annular processing ring may alternatively be provided by a composite structure within the annular processing ring that includes covers attached to a body using pressure sensitive adhesive. |
| US07763205B2 |
Continuous process for fabricating reaction bonded silicon nitride articles
Method of fabricating RBSN parts in which the processing of compacts of silicon to produce reaction bonded silicon nitride products is accomplished in a continuous style furnace. The furnace of the preferred embodiment is arranged as a contiguous series of furnace sections or zones configured to have a part conveyor traveling slowly from one end to another to sequentially expose the parts to each zone. Each zone may for example be one foot long. The conveyor then travels at a rate of one foot per hour. Parts to be nitrided are settered onto kiln furniture plates while providing a minimum one-quarter inch clearance to all other parts. The parts on the plates are conveyed through the sequential temperature zones in a continuous fashion while under ambient pressure flowing nitrogen gas. The parts travel through the contiguous temperature zones at a constant rate of conveyance allowing the nitriding reaction to progress to completion. |
| US07763204B2 |
Manufacturing process and apparatus
A manufacturing process that comprises placing an article within a particulate medium (4), the article being provided with a molded body (8) of small ceramic particles. On application of heat and pressure the small ceramic particles are pushed between the particulate medium (4) to permit localized deformation of the article (2). |
| US07763202B2 |
Method of surface treating particulate material using electromagnetic radiation
The present disclosure relates to a method of surface treating particulate materials with electromagnetic radiation, in particular a method of cross-linking superabsorbent polymer particles using UV irradiation. The method is carried out with a so-called roll reactor, which comprises a rotating roll and an irradiation source. Radical former molecules can be applied on the surface of superabsorbent polymer particles. The particulate material is fed onto the surface of the roll and is irradiated while moved with the rotating roll. The irradiation source is provided such that the radiation emitted by the irradiation source is able to reach at least part of the particulate material that has been fed onto the surface of the roll. The irradiation source for use in the method of the present disclosure is able to emit UV radiation of a wavelength between 201 nm and 400 nm. The present disclosure also relates to absorbent articles comprising surface treated superabsorbent particles made by said method. |
| US07763199B2 |
Method of making a seal having slit formed therein
A valve for selectively permitting a fluid flow between first and second medical implements is disclosed. The valve has a housing with an interface suitable for receiving a connector portion of a first medical device such as a catheter, and a seal made of a flexible material. The seal has a first end in fluid communication with the interface, a second end suitable for receiving the second medical device, and at least one slit in fluid communication with the first end and the second end. The slit defines a restricted fluid flow path and a relatively small interior volume when in an undisturbed state, defines an expanded fluid flow path and a larger interior volume upon the introduction of the second medical instrument into the slit, and retracts to define a restricted flow path and a small interior volume upon the withdrawal of the second medical device from the seal. |
| US07763196B2 |
Catheter
The catheter provided in accordance with aspects of the present invention includes an elongate tube having a proximal tube portion and a distal tube portion formed by stretching the distal portion of the elongate tube. The catheter is made throughout from an identical material. The distal tube portion has a reduced outer diameter and thus is of a higher flexibility and softness. Therefore, the danger of injuries to vessels or the dura is decreased. The catheter can be produced in an inexpensive and simple manner. |
| US07763194B2 |
Method for capacitive measurement of one characteristic of a thermoplastic container in a mold, and mold equipped with same
The invention concerns the manufacture of containers, in particular bottles, from thermoplastic material blanks, in particular PET, whereby a mold is used including at least one capacitive sensor inserted in its wall defining the molding cavity, the front side of the capacitive sensor being flush with the molding surface of the molding cavity and being configured in the continuity of the surface. |
| US07763192B2 |
Resin transfer molding to toughen composite beam keys
Method of manufacturing composite wheel beam key by: forming entirely from carbon fiber precursors or from carbon fiber precursors and ceramic materials a fibrous preform blank in a shape of a desired wheel beam key, wherein the fiber volume fraction of the preform blank is at least 50%; carbonizing the carbon fiber precursors; rigidifying the carbonized preform blank by subjecting it to at least one cycle of CVD; grinding the surface of the preform blank to open pores on its surface; and subjecting the open-pored preform blank to RTM processing with pitch. Also, carbon-carbon composite or carbon-ceramic composite wheel beam key produced by this process, having a density of from 1.5 g/cc to 2.1 g/cc and a maximum internal porosity of 10% or less. |
| US07763183B2 |
Electron beam-excited blue phosphor
Provided is an electron beam-excited blue phosphor, which is a rare earth-activated alkaline earth thiosilicate represented by a general formula M1xM22-xSi2OyS6-yRaz where M1 and M2 each represent an alkaline earth metal, Ra represents a rare earth ion Ce3+ or Eu2+, and x, y, and z satisfy relationships of 0≦x≦2, 0 |
| US07763181B2 |
Optical compensation film, method of producing the same, and polarizing plate and liquid crystal display device using the same
A liquid crystal display showing a high contrast and reduced in color shift depending on the viewing angle is provided.The liquid crystal display device comprises a liquid crystal cell having a retardation value Re1(400) at 400 nm and a retardation value Re1(550) at 500 nm in the black state; and at least one layer of optically anisotropic layer formed of a composition comprising at least one species of liquid crystalline compound, having a retardations value Re2(400) at 400 nm and a retardation value Re2(550) at 550 nm,wherein Re2(400) and Re2(550) of said optically anisotropic layer, and retardations values Re1(400) and Re1(550) satisfy the relational expression (1) below: 0.9≦α2/α1≦1.1 Relational Expression (1) where, α1=Re1(400)/Re1(550) and α2=Re2(400)/Re2(550). |
| US07763180B2 |
Wrinkle-removing composition
The present invention provides a wrinkle-removing composition capable of removing wrinkles in fiber products without deteriorating the texture, even if heat treatment such as ironing and steam pressing is not carried out. The present relates to a wrinkle-removing composition containing an alkylene oxide adduct (a) represented by a specific general formula (1) or a general formula (2) or (3), as well as a method of removing wrinkles in fiber products, which includes applying the wrinkle-removing composition onto fiber products. |
| US07763177B2 |
System and method for ultrasonic cleaning of ultraviolet disinfection system
Some demonstrative embodiments of the invention may include a liquid disinfection system having built-in cleaning and deposit prevention capabilities. The system may include a conduit to carry a flowing liquid to be disinfected, an illumination source and an ultrasonic cleaning unit mounted on an external surface of the conduit. |
| US07763175B2 |
Electromagnetic probe device
The invention is an electromagnetic probe used in conjunction with a ferrofluid containng M particles. The electromagnetic probe is used to steer M-particles to a desired location, or use the M particles for mixing the ferrofluid. The probe can be used in conjunction with a microscope, a micromanipulator, a catheter or endoscope. |
| US07763174B2 |
Process for removing contaminants using reverse flow reactor with integrated separation
The present invention pertains to a reverse-flow reactor comprising at least one catalyst bed which is preceded and followed by at least one bed containing selectively adsorbing material, and its application for in a process for the removal of contaminants from a process stream. |
| US07763173B1 |
Method for remediating solids in waste lifting stations
A process removes or eliminates altogether accumulations of solid and semi-solid, water immiscible materials adhering to walls, and equipment, particularly near the high liquid mark, in tanks of waste liquid lift stations. Compressed gas is used to generate large bubble masses of six inches to several feet in diameter within the waste liquid. As these large bubble masses rise through the liquid in the tank, convection currents generated by the rising bubbles agitate and loosen pieces of accumulations adhering to the tank and lift station equipment, resulting to in a slurry of waste liquid and immiscible materials which can then be pumped from the tank by lift station equipment for further processing. In some embodiments, continuous or frequent periodic generation of the large bubble masses prevents the accumulation of such materials altogether. In some embodiments, wastewater aeration is also provided, which, in combination with biological augmentation, further enhances the effectiveness of accumulated material removal. |
| US07763171B2 |
Reverse osmosis filtration system storage tanks
A reverse osmosis product water storage tank having first and second molded shells coupled together to form an enclosure, a bladder within the enclosure and coupled to separate product water from squeeze water within the enclosure, a first port through a wall of the enclosure to provide water access to the product water side of the bladder, a second port through a wall of the enclosure to provide squeeze water access to the squeeze water side of the bladder and wherein the inner surfaces of the enclosure having a topography configured to define a plurality of channels between the inner surfaces of the enclosure and the bladder when the bladder is full of product water for accommodating squeeze water flow into the enclosure between the enclosure and the bladder when the bladder is full of product water. |
| US07763170B2 |
Keyed filter assembly
Disclosed is a unique filter assembly for ensuring replacement cartridge compatibility in filtration systems having replaceable filter cartridges with lugged mounting systems. One representative filter assembly includes a representative cartridge member having a body portion for enclosing filter media and a neck portion depending therefrom. The representative neck portion of the representative cartridge includes at least one axial inlet port for directing unfiltered fluid into the body portion and at least one axial outlet port for directing filtered fluid out of the body portion. The representative neck portion also has at least two representative lugs depending radially outwardly therefrom, wherein at least one lug defines a keyed surface formation. |
| US07763168B2 |
Control of centrifuges
A method of controlling a centrifuge of the type having a rotating perforated basket on whose inner peripheral wall a liquids/solids slurry is caused to collect in use, with separated liquid being collected via the basket perforations. The method comprising taking depth measurement of the material in the rotating basket continuous or at repeated intervals, over a basket cycle from commencement of slurry feed to discharge of solids, using at least one laser unit adapted to direct a beam of coherent light energy towards said inner peripheral wall of the basket of solids. The depth measurements can be made using at least one laser unit (30) adapted to direct a beam of coherent light energy towards said inner peripheral wall of the basket. |
| US07763166B2 |
Relocatable countercurrent decantation system
A process line for separating oil sand slurry comprising coarse solids, fines, bitumen and water, into a first product comprising bitumen, fines and water and a second product comprising coarse solids, fines and water is provided comprising a plurality of countercurrently operating solid/liquid separators arranged in series along a pipeline, wherein the underflow of one separator is fed to the next separator in series and the overflow of each separator is fed to the preceding separator, the underflow of the last separator being the second product and the overflow from the first separator being the first product. |
| US07763165B1 |
Fractionation recovery processing of FCC-produced light olefins
Processing schemes and arrangements are provided for the processing a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock via hydrocarbon cracking processing with selected hydrocarbon fractions being obtained via fractionation-based product recovery. |
| US07763161B2 |
Process for making lubricating base oils with high ratio of monocycloparaffins to multicycloparaffins
A process for manufacturing a lubricating base oil, comprising dewaxing a substantially paraffinic wax feed by hydroisomerization dewaxing using a shape selective intermediate pore size molecular sieve under hydroisomerization conditions including a hydrogen to feed ratio from about 712.4 to about 3562 liter H2/liter oil, whereby a lubricating base oil is produced having a) a total weight percent of molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality greater than 10, and b) a ratio of weight percent molecules with monocycloparaffinic functionality to weight percent molecules with multicycloparaffinic functionality greater than 30. Also a method for producing a base oil having a high ratio of weight percent molecules with monocycloparaffinic functionality to weight percent molecules with multicycloparaffinic functionality by hydroisomerization dewaxing a selected Fischer-Tropsch wax under hydroisomerization conditions including a hydrogen to feed ratio from about 712.4 to about 3562 liter H2/liter oil. Also a lubricating base oil manufacturing plant. |
| US07763159B2 |
Nanocomposite solution with complex-function and method for preparation thereof
A method for preparation of nanocomposite solution, comprises preparing basic silica colloid aqueous solution; providing an electrolysis apparatus by installing a negative electrode containing aluminum and a positive electrode containing silver into the basic silica colloid aqueous solution; and forming nanocomposite by applying voltage to the respective electrodes of the electrolysis apparatus. With this configuration, the present invention provides a method of manufacturing solution dispersed with nanocomposite, further particularly to, a method of manufacturing nanocomposite solution having excellent storability and thermal stability and containing silver having antibacterial function, far infrared radiation function, deodorization function. |
| US07763158B2 |
Method for making a tunable cantilever device
Mass distribution within programmable surface control devices is controlled by the presence or absence of an electrodeposition of metal and/or metal ions from a solid solution upon application of a suitable electric field. One such programmable surface control device includes a tunable cantilever assembly whose resonant frequency is changed by depositing and dissolving an electrodeposit on a surface of the assembly using an electric field. |
| US07763156B2 |
Apparatus for electrophoresis
The present invention provides a gel-casting module, a main electrophoresis assembly, a casting stand for the main electrophoresis assembly and an electrophoresis tank. |
| US07763150B2 |
Method and device for magnetron sputtering
A method and device for magnetron sputtering are provided. A magnetron coating system includes a first coating source and an auxiliary substrate arranged between the first coating source and an area into which a substrate to be coated is to be received. The system also includes a magnetron having a cathode composed of the auxiliary substrate. Additionally, the system includes a device structured and arranged to determine an area density of the auxiliary substrate. |
| US07763149B2 |
Solar photocatalysis using transition-metal oxides combining d0 and d6 electron configurations
A method of carrying out a catalytic reaction with a catalytic reaction system comprising octahedral-based structures, such as a solid-solution or an ordered layered material, with specific early and late transition metals are described. A late transition metal is included in the solids so that a greater amount of solar energy can be absorbed by the catalytic reaction system and the solar efficiency of the method is increased. Catalytic compounds and compositions for carrying out the method are also described. |
| US07763145B2 |
System for removal of an integrated circuit from a mount material
A system for removal of an integrated circuit from a mount material including holding and stretching the mount material using linear and rotary motion, and removing the integrated circuit from the mount material when the mount material is stretched by linear and rotary motion. |
| US07763143B2 |
Method of manufacturing a floor panel
Described is a simple and inexpensive method of manufacturing a floor panel (2) with which a floor panel (2) can be produced with a beveled or recessed edge (10a, 10b, 25, 26), a top surface layer (4) extending continuously and in one piece from a top side (3a) of a core (3) over the beveled edge (10a, 10b, 25, 26). A panel body (12) is first of all provided with a core (3, 13), a top side (3a, 13a) of the core (3, 13) being provided with a top surface layer (4). A recess (15) is then formed from a side surface (13b) into the panel body (12), the recess extending under the top surface layer (4) and leaving a freestanding ledge (16) which includes the top surface layer (4). The recess (15) is then closed by fixing the first and second recess surfaces (15a, 15b) to one another. |
| US07763129B2 |
Method of controlling final grain size in supersolvus heat treated nickel-base superalloys and articles formed thereby
A method of forming a component from a gamma-prime precipitation-strengthened nickel-base superalloy so that, following a supersolvus heat treatment the component characterized by a uniformly-sized grain microstructure. The method includes forming a billet having a sufficiently fine grain size to achieve superplasticity of the superalloy during a subsequent working step. The billet is then worked at a temperature below the gamma-prime solvus temperature of the superalloy so as to form a worked article, wherein the billet is worked so as to maintain strain rates above a lower strain rate limit to control average grain size and below an upper strain rate limit to avoid critical grain growth. Thereafter, the worked article is heat treated at a temperature above the gamma-prime solvus temperature of the superalloy for a duration sufficient to uniformly coarsen the grains of the worked article, after which the worked article is cooled at a rate sufficient to reprecipitate gamma-prime within the worked article. |
| US07763126B2 |
Ag base sputtering target and process for producing the same
An Ag sputtering target 6 has three-dimensional fluctuation of grain sizes of not more than 18%. The fluctuation is determined by exposing plural sputtering surfaces by slicing the sputtering target 6 in planes to initial sputtering surface, selecting plural locations on each of the exposed sputtering surfaces, calculating values A1 and B1 using the formula below, and selecting larger one of the values A1 and B1 as the three-dimensional fluctuation of the grain sizes. A1=(Dmax−Dave)/Dave×100(%) B1=(Dave−Dmin)/Dave×100(%) Dmax: maximum value among the grain sizes D at all the selected locations Dmin: minimum value among the grain sizes D at all the selected locations Dave: average value of the grain sizes D at all the selected locations. |
| US07763122B2 |
Non-oriented electrical steel sheets with improved magnetic property and method for manufacturing the same
The invention relates to a non-oriented electrical steel sheet, widely used as an iron core in electric devices, and to a method of manufacturing the same. The non-oriented electrical sheet includes 0.004 wt. % or less C; 1.0-3.5 wt. % Si; 0.02 wt. % or less P; 0.001 wt. % or less S; 0.2˜2.5 wt. % Al; 0.003 wt. % or less N; 0.004 wt. % or less Ti; Mn, in which the amount thereof is represented by the following formula (1): 0.10+100×S(wt. %)≦Mn(wt. %)≦0.21+200×S(wt. %)—(1); a balance of iron; and inevitable impurities. Final magnetic properties are greatly improved because fine precipitates are formed by S, the amount of Mn can be suitably determined in order to inhibit the formation of the fine precipitates, the formation of fine precipitate CuS is inhibited because precipitates CuS, MnS are formed by adding Sn, Ni and Cu, and a texture, which determines a temperature of annealing a hot rolled steel plate and magnetic properties, is controlled, thereby manufacturing an inexpensive and optimum non-oriented electrical steel sheet. |
| US07763121B2 |
Rubber part having an aluminum-based metal component and method of producing the same
A rubber part having an aluminum-based metal component including the metal component, a chemical film A formed on an outer peripheral surface of the metal component which is transformable following a squeezing of the metal component, an adhesive layer B formed on an outer peripheral surface of the chemical film A, and the rubber part formed on an outer peripheral surface of the adhesive layer B. The chemical film A includes zinc fluoride, molybdenum and aluminum fluoride, in which zinc of the zinc fluoride, the molybdenum and aluminum of the aluminum fluoride are present in a content ratio of zinc/molybdenum/aluminum=4.0 to 5.5/3.0 to 5.0/0.5 to 1.5 on a mass basis. |
| US07763118B2 |
Dishwasher
A dishwasher includes a tub, a steam generator for generating steam, a water supply passage for supplying washing water to the steam generator, a release valve having a steam passage along which the steam generated by the steam generator is supplied to the tub, and a condensed water passage connected to the water supply passage to allow water condensed by the steam to fall to the water supply passage. |
| US07763111B2 |
Compositions and methods comprising pigments and polyprotic dispersing agents
In various embodiments, a pigment composition is provided comprising a base particle and a dispersing agent, the dispersing agent comprising a salt and/or ester of: (i) an amine, alcohol, and/or alkanol amine and (ii) a polyprotic acid, wherein the mole ratio of the amine, alcohol, and/or alkanol amine to the polyprotic acid is greater than 3:1. In various embodiments, the pigments have improved stability, hiding power, tint strength, and/or gloss. |
| US07763107B2 |
Ink for ink-jet recording and ink set for ink-jet recording
A black ink for ink-jet includes a pigment wherein an average particle diameter Da of the pigment is in the range of about 90 nm to about 130 nm. In addition, (D95−D5)/Da is about 1.4 or less, where D5 is the 5% cumulative particle diameter of the pigment and D95 is the 95% cumulative particle diameter of the pigment. A color ink for ink-jet recording also includes a pigment with the value Da of about 100 nm or less and (D95−D5)/Da of about 1.3 or less. |
| US07763106B2 |
Ink set for inkjet recording and image recording method
The present invention provides an ink set for inkjet recording which has excellent resistance to light and can prevent image blurring and image deformation due to cracks or the like, wherein the ink set includes: a first liquid including a water soluble organic solvent, water and a pigment dispersed therein, in which an average particle diameter of the pigment is from 5 nm to 50 nm and a monodispersity of the pigment is 1.5 or less; and a second liquid which includes a component that can reduce a pH of the first liquid to less than 7 when contacted with the first liquid and can transform the first liquid from a region in which the dispersion of the pigment particles is stable to a region in which the dispersion of the pigment particles is unstable. The invention also provides a method of image recording using the ink set for inkjet recording. |
| US07763104B2 |
Hydrocarbon trap assembly
A hydrocarbon adsorption assembly is shown, wherein the hydrocarbon adsorption assembly is disposed in an encapsulating layer adapted to be received by an air filter of an automobile. |
| US07763099B2 |
Downhole separation of carbon dioxide from natural gas produced from natural gas reservoirs
Methods and systems are provided where a production gas stream including natural gas and carbon dioxide is separated downhole using dual reflux pressure swing adsorption with the natural gas being produced and the carbon dioxide being directed for downhole storage (sequestration). |
| US07763096B2 |
Recovery of rhenium
The present invention relates to a method for recovering rhenium from an ethylene oxide catalyst containing rhenium and at least silver on a solid support, wherein at least a substantial portion of the rhenium present in the catalyst is extracted by intimate contact of the catalyst with one or more polar non-acidic organic solvents substantially free of water such that a rhenium-containing solution is formed containing the polar non-acidic organic solvent and extracted rhenium, the polar non-acidic organic solvent containing one or more oxygen, nitrogen, and/or halogen atoms in its molecular structure. |
| US07763095B2 |
Internal gettering by metal alloy clusters
The present invention relates to the internal gettering of impurities in semiconductors by metal alloy clusters. In particular, intermetallic clusters are formed within silicon, such clusters containing two or more transition metal species. Such clusters have melting temperatures below that of the host material and are shown to be particularly effective in gettering impurities within the silicon and collecting them into isolated, less harmful locations. Novel compositions for some of the metal alloy clusters are also described. |
| US07763094B2 |
Method of manufacturing high frequency magnetic material
A precursor particle having a particle size of 10 nm or more and 1 μm or less, and comprising a first compound selected from an alkoxide, a hydroxide, a sulfate, a nitrate, a carbonate, or a carboxylate of magnetic metal containing at least one metal of Fe and Co, and a second compound selected from an alkoxide or a hydroxide, a sulfate, a nitrate, a carbonate, or a carboxylate of a metal element for forming an oxide, is prepared. Then the precursor particle is heated in a reducing atmosphere to form an insulating particle made of an oxide of the metal element by decomposing the second compound, and to precipitate a particle of the magnetic metal in the insulating particle at a particle size of 1 nm or more and 100 nm or less, thereby manufacturing a high frequency magnetic material. |
| US07763089B2 |
Debris receiver
In one embodiment, a debris receiving drawer is mounted in a receptacle bay slideable between a single closed position and an open position, wherein the drawer includes a basin, a channel from the basin, and an outlet from the channel. The basin is configured to guide debris entering the basin toward the channel and the channel is configured to channel debris to the outlet. |
| US07763088B2 |
Biomass gasification system
A cost-effective biomass gasification method and system for converting biomass materials into gaseous fuel. The system and method are capable of converting at least about 50-70% of the carbon in a biomass material into gaseous carbon at a temperature lower than about 1300° F. Also provided is a highly-efficient, cost-effective biomass gasification system comprising a combustor and a gasifier with an inside diameter of at least about 36 inches and a height of at least about 40 feet. |
| US07763087B2 |
Safety system architecture for a hydrogen fueling station
An apparatus and a method for use in controlling the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a purified hydrogen generator; at least one of a compression unit, a storage unit, and a dispensing unit; and a system controller. The system controller is capable of monitoring the operation of the hydrogen generator and the compression unit, storage unit, or dispensing unit at a system level and shutting down at least one of hydrogen generator and the compression unit, storage unit, or dispensing unit upon the detection of a dangerous condition. The method includes monitoring the generation of a purified hydrogen stream from a system level; monitoring the at least one of a compression, a storage, and a dispensing of the purified hydrogen gas stream from the system level in concert with monitoring the purified hydrogen gas stream generation; and shutting down at least one of the purified hydrogen gas stream generation and the compression, the storage, or the dispensing upon the detection of a dangerous condition at the system level. |
| US07763086B2 |
Hydrogen purification process and system
A hydrogen generation system is disclosed that includes a fuel reforming reactor generating a hydrogen-rich reformate gas at a temperature greater than 150 C, a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) hydrogen purification unit that separates the reformate gas into a relatively pure hydrogen stream and an off-gas stream, and a catalytic reactor down stream of the PSA unit that converts carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H2) contained in the relatively pure hydrogen stream into methane (CH4) and water vapor (H2O). The method of purification involves generating a hydrogen-rich reformate gas at a temperature greater than 150 C in a fuel reforming reactor, separating the reformate gas into a relatively pure hydrogen stream and an off-gas stream in a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) hydrogen purification unit, and converting carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H2) contained in the relatively pure hydrogen stream into methane (CH4) and water vapor (H2O) in a catalytic reactor down stream of the PSA unit. The hydrogen can be further purified by including a secondary purification stage downstream of the PSA unit and the catalytic reactor wherein the secondary purification stage has a water adsorbent material bed that adsorbs the water vapor H2O and a hydrogen absorbent material downstream of the water absorbent material that absorbs hydrogen gas preferentially, thus concentrating the non-hydrogen components, such as CH4, into an exhaust stream that exits the bed, wherein the absorbed hydrogen gas is then desorbed to create an exiting very pure hydrogen stream. |
| US07763085B2 |
Apparatus for producing hydrogen
An apparatus and method for producing a hydrogen-enriched reformate. The apparatus includes a fuel processor for converting a fuel to a reformate having fluctuations in pressure and or flow rate, means for reducing the fluctuations, a compression unit for compressing the reformate and one or more of a purification unit and a storage unit downstream of a compression unit. Means for reducing the fluctuations in the reformate can include one or more of a buffer and a conduit for providing a controlled flow of a supplemental fluid to an inlet of the compression unit. The supplemental fluid can include the compressed reformate, a hydrogen-enriched reformate, and mixtures thereof. The apparatus can include means for regulating power to the compression unit that can incrementally increase power to the compression unit particularly during start up. The purification unit can include one or more of a hydrogen selective membrane and a pressure swing adsorption unit. Methods for producing hydrogen are also disclosed. |
| US07763084B2 |
Method for making battery plates
A method of making a plurality of battery plates includes forming a strip including a plurality of battery grids. Each battery grid includes a grid network bordered by a frame element and includes a plurality of spaced apart grid wire elements. Each grid wire element has opposed ends joined to one of a plurality of nodes to define a plurality of open spaces in the grid network. The method also includes deforming at least a portion of a plurality of the grid wire elements such that the deformed grid wire elements have a first transverse cross-section at a point intermediate their opposed ends that differs from a second transverse cross-section taken at least one of their opposed ends. The method also includes applying a lead alloy coating to the strip, applying battery paste to the strip, and cutting the strip to form a plurality of battery plates. |
| US07763083B2 |
Composition for application to a surface
Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The décor product may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the décor product to create, for example, a pattern on the surface. |
| US07763081B2 |
Tissue graft
The present invention relates to a method of preparing a tissue graft material. The invention also relates to a multipurpose tissue graft material and to methods of using same as a replacement for vascular and non-vascular tissue. |
| US07763080B2 |
Implant system with migration measurement capacity
Position reference members are provided as part of an orthopaedic implant system. Both position reference members can be implanted on or in the same bone as the other parts of the implant. One of the position reference members is fixed to the bone and the other position reference member is movable with another part of the implant, such as a stem received in the intramedullary canal. The movable position reference member can move with respect to the fixed position reference member. At least one of the position reference members includes indicia such as a main scale or a vernier scale. Parts of the indicia and position reference members are radio-opaque and parts are radiolucent. Post-operative changes in the relative positions of the position reference members can be measured by radiography or fluoroscopy so that changes in the implant position can be monitored over time. |
| US07763079B2 |
Osteogenic fusion device
An interbody osteogenic fusion device is provided that includes opposite end pieces with an integral central element. The end pieces are sized to maintain the height of an intervertebral disc space. The central element has a much smaller diameter so that the osteogenic fusion device forms an annular pocket around the central element. An osteogenic material is disposed within the annular pocket between the opposite end pieces. In one embodiment, the osteogenic material constitutes a collagen sheet soaked in a solution containing a bone morphogenetic protein. The osteogenic fusion device is configured so that the osteogenic material is in direct contact with the adjacent vertebral bone. In addition to the enhanced area of contact between the vertebral bone and the fusion material, the inventive osteogenic fusion device reduces stress-shielding and minimizes the radiopacity of the implant so that growth of the fusion mass can be continuously assessed. In yet another embodiment, the osteogenic fusion device includes at least one end piece with a truncated surface. The osteogenic fusion devices of the present invention may be combined with other fusion devices to form an implant system. The implant system includes at least one load bearing member having a truncated surface configured to nest within another load bearing member, preferably the load bearing, osteogenic fusion device of the present invention. The invention also provides implant systems comprising adjacent load bearing members connected to one another to resist lateral separation. Methods of promoting fusion bone growth in the space between adjacent vertebrae utilizing devices and systems of the invention are also described. |
| US07763076B2 |
Artificial disc prosthesis
A visco-elastic motion-limiting artificial intervertebral disc prosthesis is provided that mimics the physiologic function of a normal spinal disc. The disc comprises upper and lower endplates having therewithin channels or openings for optionally receiving one or more motion-limiting members fitted on each end with an enlarged portion. One or more compression stops is provided between the upper and lower endplates. Additionally, an elastomeric cushion is disposed between the endplates and surrounds the motion-limiting members. Also, force transducers and microelectronics can be utilized to provide data to the surgeon or the patient regarding the load state of the disc. |
| US07763075B2 |
Artificial disc prosthesis
A visco-elastic motion-limiting artificial intervertebral disc prosthesis is provided that mimics the physiologic function of a normal spinal disc. The disc comprises upper and lower endplates having therewithin channels or openings for optionally receiving one or more motion-limiting members fitted on each end with an enlarged portion. One or more compression stops is provided between the upper and lower endplates. Additionally, an elastomeric cushion is disposed between the endplates and surrounds the motion-limiting members. Also, force transducers and microelectronics can be utilized to provide data to the surgeon or the patient regarding the load state of the disc. |
| US07763074B2 |
Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine
Devices, systems and methods for dynamically stabilizing the spine are provided. The devices include an expandable spacer having an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration, wherein the spacer has axial and radial dimensions for positioning between the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. The systems include one or more spacers and a mechanical actuation means for delivering and deploying the spacer. The methods involve the implantation of one or more spacers within the interspinous space. |
| US07763070B2 |
“W” accommodating intraocular lens
An accommodating intraocular lens comprising a flexible body, a flexible optic which is moveable anteriorly and posteriorly relative to the lens body, and hinged portions longitudinally connecting the optic to the body. The body may have extending centration and fixation loops on its distal ends. |
| US07763067B2 |
Stent and method for manufacturing the stent
A stent includes a stent body having a circumference, a diameter of between approximately 4 mm and approximately 12 mm, in particular, 8 mm, and a length of between approximately 10 mm and approximately 250 mm, in particular, 150 mm, and struts disposed helically about the circumference in turns. Substantially circumferentially oriented connecting bridges connect respectively adjacent ones of the turns. A method for manufacturing a helical stent includes the steps of providing a stent body with struts disposed about the circumference thereof in turns and with bridges connecting the struts in adjacent turns. The stent body is expanded and, thereafter, some of the bridges, in particular, sacrificial bridges, are removed. |
| US07763066B2 |
Stent with an end member having a lateral extension
A marker and pushing member are provided with lateral extensions connected to a connecting portion. The connecting portion connects the marker/pushing member to a proximal or distal end of the stent. The lateral extensions distribute forces applied to the marker/pushing member so that part of the force is applied to the connecting member and part of the force is applied to a portion of the stent structure that is not directly connected to the connecting member. |
| US07763051B2 |
Posterior dynamic stabilization systems and methods
Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal column. In certain exemplary embodiments, methods and devices are provided for substantially controlling or providing resistance to movement, including flexion, extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation, of the adjacent vertebrae. |
| US07763050B2 |
Inter-cervical facet implant with locking screw and method
Systems and method in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention can include an implant for positioning within a cervical facet joint for distracting the cervical spine, thereby increasing the area of the canals and openings through which the spinal cord and nerves must pass, and decreasing pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. The implant can be inserted laterally or posteriorly. |
| US07763049B2 |
Orthopedic fixation connector
An orthopedic fixation connector and system is provided. The orthopedic fixation system includes bone anchors and linking elements that are coupled together to form a stabilization construct. The linking elements are fixed relative to the bone anchors by clamping arrangements. The clamping arrangements include first linear interlock components coupled to the anchors and second linear interlock components that linearly interlock with the first interlock components to clamp the linking elements at desired positions relative to the anchors. |
| US07763046B2 |
Band with selectively adjustable pressure orb
The present invention provides a device for applying pressure to a wearer of the device, that includes a band adapted for positioning on the wearer, an orb positioned on the band, and a mechanism for selectively varying the length that the orb extends outward from said band. The mechanism includes a dial that is mounted to the orb for user initiated selective rotation about its central axis. By rotating the dial, the orb moves towards or away from the band, thereby decreasing or increasing, respectively, the amount of pressure it will apply to the wearer. |
| US07763044B2 |
Alienated thrombus capture device
An alienated thrombus capture device 1 has a ring portion 12 made of a wire member having foldable elasticity, an flexibly transformable linear stiffener portion 11 that penetrates the ring portion 12, a porous bursiform portion 13 whose opening edge portion 13a is mounted on the ring portion 12 and whose closed edge portion 13b is mounted on a part of a distal end side of the stiffener portion 11, and flexibly transformable support linear member portion 14 that is supported between the stiffener portion 11 and the ring portion 12 in a strained state. The support linear member portion 14 supports the ring portion 12 in a spread state with a distance between a support portion 14a on the stiffener portion 11 and a circumference of the ring portion 12 kept generally constant at least in a state that the ring portion 12 is spread. |
| US07763041B2 |
Surgical clips and methods for tissue approximation
Surgical clips, and methods of use thereof, are provided for tissue approximation and attachment, and more particularly, for sealingly joining a graft vessel to a target vessel. The graft vessel has a free end and a graft vessel wall defining a graft lumen. The target vessel has a target vessel wall defining a target lumen and has an opening in the target vessel wall. The anastomosis clip includes a clip body having a distal extremity with a distal end and a proximal extremity with a proximal end. The distal end is configured to penetrate through the graft vessel wall near the free end and through the target vessel wall near the opening such that both the distal and proximal ends of the clip body are outside the graft and target vessels. At least a portion of the clip body is shapable so as to compress the graft vessel wall against the target vessel wall with the target vessel lumen in communication with the graft vessel lumen. |
| US07763034B2 |
Transobturator lead implantation for pelvic floor stimulation
The disclosure is directed to a method and tool for implanting a stimulation lead or other medical device adjacent a pudendal nerve. The tool includes a shaped needle that enters a patient and passes through an obturator foramen passage in a pelvis. A physician places a tip of the tool at the pudendal nerve and performs test stimulation to confirm an effective stimulation location. A shape memory cannula initially covering the needle remains at the pudendal nerve when the physician removes the tool. The cannula deforms to follow the curve of the pudendal nerve once the needle is removed, and a lead is inserted into the cannula and secured at the pudendal nerve placement site. This method may provide an easier and more consistent procedure for implanting the stimulation lead near the pudendal nerve. |
| US07763033B2 |
System and methods for preventing intravasation during intrauterine procedures
Systems, methods, apparatus and devices for performing improved gynecologic and urologic procedures are disclosed. Patient benefit is achieved through improved outcomes, reduced pain, especially peri-procedural pain, and reduced recovery times. The various embodiments enable procedures to be performed outside the hospital setting, such as in a doctor's office or clinic. Distension is achieved mechanically, rather than with liquid distension media, thereby eliminating the risk of intravasation. |
| US07763032B2 |
Method and apparatus for forming an aperture in a lens capsule of an eye
An improved cutter assembly is used to form an aperture in a lens capsule of an eye. The cutter assembly is resiliently deflectable between a contracted condition and an expanded condition. When the cutter assembly is in the contracted condition, it is moved through an opening in the eye into alignment with an anterior portion of lens capsule of the eye. The cutter assembly is then operated to the expanded condition and moved against the anterior portion of the lens capsule under the influence of fluid pressure. To move the cutter assembly against the anterior portion of the lens capsule, a seal engages an anterior portion of the lens capsule and a conduit connected with the cutter assembly is connected in fluid communication with a source of low pressure (vacuum). |
| US07763031B2 |
Acetabular shell removal instrument
An acetabular shell or cup removal instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a first end capable of being received within an acetabular cup and a cutting element pivotally attached. Cutting motion is provided to the instrument by a powered handpiece, so that the cutting element is capable of cutting a bone surface adjacent to an outer surface of the acetabular cup when the first end is within the acetabular cup. |
| US07763030B2 |
Device and method for calibrating an element and device and system for positioning an element
A system for positioning an implant includes a holding element for holding an implant. The holding element can include a first end having a grip and a second end having a connecting element for establishing a connection to the implant. The system includes a guiding sleeve for guiding the holding element. The guiding sleeve defines a guiding area for guiding the holding element, where the holding element can be introduced into the guiding sleeve and a method for calibrating an element includes connecting the element to at least one navigation element and placing the element in contact with a calibrating device. The element is moved while the element remains in contact with the calibrating device. A device for calibrating an element includes a planar member connected to at least one navigation element. |
| US07763024B2 |
Adjustable cutting of cutout in vertebral bone
An instrument, instrument system and method for cutting a cutout in a vertebral bone adjacent an intervertebral space are provided which make use of a cutting blade. The cutting blade is mounted on a support structure for movement toward and cutting into the vertebral bone. A stop arrangement is also mounted on the support structure and is movable relative to the cutting blade to a position to limit movement of the cutting blade into the vertebral bone. Typically, the limited movement cutting is made after two cutouts are provided in adjacent vertebral bones using a trial implant. |
| US07763023B2 |
Intramedullary nail system and method for fixation of a fractured bone
Apparatus for treating a fracture of a bone of a subject including an intramedullary (IM) elongate member insertable into a medullary canal of a first part of the bone of the subject, and having a proximal head defining at least one hole therethrough. A sleeve includes an engagement mechanism and is arranged to engage one of the at least one hole when the sleeve is within that hole. This engagement restricts rotational and longitudinal movement between the sleeve and the elongate member after the sleeve is engaged with that hole. A screw or pin is movably arranged inside the sleeve for securing a second part of the bone to the first part of the bone, i.e., the part into which the elongate member is inserted. |
| US07763014B2 |
Ingestible device
An ingestible device for delivering a substance to a chosen location in the GI tract of a mammal includes a receiver of electromagnetic radiation for powering an openable part of the device to an opened position for dispensing of the substance. The receiver includes a coiled wire that couples the energy field, the wire having an air or ferrite core.In a further embodiment the invention includes an apparatus for generating the electromagnetic radiation, the apparatus including one or more pairs of field coils supported in a housing.The device optionally includes a latch defined by a heating resistor and a fusible restraint. The device may also include a flexible member that may serve one or both the functions of activating a transmitter circuit to indicate dispensing of the substance; and restraining of a piston used for expelling the substance. |
| US07763013B2 |
Swabable fluid connectors and fluid connector pairs
A first fluid connector is provided for selective interconnection to and fluid transfer with a second fluid connector. The first connector comprises a fluid passageway, an internal member and an outer collar supportably disposed about the internal member for selective advancement and retraction relative thereto. At least a portion of the fluid passageway may extend through the internal member. The outer collar may be selectively retracted to facilitate cleaning of the internal member. In some embodiments, the outer collar and internal member may be disposed so that a distal portion of the internal member is substantially flush with or a distal portion of internal member projects beyond a distal end of the outer collar when the outer collar is in a retracted position relative thereto. To facilitate cleaning, a distal end or distal portion of the internal member may be substantially closed when the first and second connectors are disconnected. The second connector may be adapted to facilitate fluid interconnection with the first connector, and may also present a cleanable distal end when disconnected. |
| US07763011B2 |
Variable density braid stent
A stent comprises at least one stent member woven to form a substantially tubular body that defines a flow path. The tubular body comprises a first region and a second region. In the first region the at least one stent member defines a plurality of first region openings and in the second region at least one first portion of the at least one member and at least one second portion of the at least one member are engaged together to form at least one primary strand. The at least one primary strand defines a plurality of second region openings. The at least one of the plurality of second region openings is in fluid communication with the flow path. The plurality of second region openings provide the second region with a greater porosity than the first region. |
| US07763010B2 |
Apparatus and methods for clot dissolution
Clot disruption and dissolution are achieved using a catheter having the ability to infuse a thrombolytic agent, aspirate clot and fluid, and allow passage of a guidewire. Optionally, the catheter may also include a mechanical agitator for further disrupt clot in the presence of the thrombolytic agent. A flow resistor in the catheter provides for infusion and/or aspiration to be concentrated primarily at a clot treatment area in a blood vessel while also providing optional infusion and/or aspiration distal to the treatment area. In some embodiments, infusion, aspiration and guidewire passage occur through a common lumen. The thrombolytic agent, such as tPA, streptokinase, or urokinase, is directly released into the clot at the point where the agitator is engaging the clot. In this way, the thrombolytic activity of the agent is enhanced and the dissolution of the clot is improved. |
| US07763002B2 |
Disposable pull-on type diaper
A disposable pull-on type diaper has a separator interposed between an inner surface of an absorbent chassis and the wearer's skin so as to protect the diaper wearer's skin from being soiled with feces. The separator is formed by a piece of sheet extending from a bottom of a crotch region of the diaper toward a front waist region and a rear waist region and fixed to lateral edges of the crotch region. The piece of sheet has a front end and a rear end both extending in a transverse direction of the crotch region. These front end and rear end are free along middle segments thereof as viewed in the transverse direction of the crotch region from an inner surface of an absorbent chassis and inseparably integrated with each other. |
| US07763000B2 |
Wound treatment apparatus having a display
A wound treatment apparatus is disclosed to provide vacuum therapy to a wound associated with a patient. The wound treatment apparatus comprises a control unit comprising an alarm and a display displaying an alarm log providing information associated with each activation of the alarm. The display also displays information to instruct a user how to operate the wound treatment apparatus. A method of calibrating the control unit is disclosed. |
| US07762997B2 |
Hygienic and therapeutic vaginal cleansing and hydromassaging device
A unique construction of this douche ensures that the incoming and outgoing streams of cleansing liquid do not mix inside the device. Thus it provides a superior cleansing of the vagina. The device has two parts: an inner core and an outer casing, which so snap fit together that create two isolated spaces inside the device securing no leakage between them. The parts are easily separable for cleaning purposes. The base of the device is round so, when placed against the entrance of the vagina, it acts as a plug. The base has two pipe connectors for a cleansing liquid, an inlet and an outlet, and these are interchangeable. A stream of liquid passing through the device smoothes out folds of the vagina, covering its entire surface, and thus ensures Improved hygiene and therapy. This douching device simultaneously provides vaginal hydromassage, which can be enhanced by manually compressing the outlet. |
| US07762991B2 |
Universal catheter anchoring system
A method of securing a medical article to the body of a patient is disclosed in which an anchoring device comprising an anchor and a retainer is used. The retainer is attached to an upper surface of the anchor and comprises a base, a cover and a post. The base is disposed on the upper surface of the anchor and the cover is connected to the base so as to move between an open and a closed position. When the cover is in the closed position, it lies above at least part of the base. The post is attached movably to either the base or the cover and is arranged so as to lie at least partially between the cover and the base when the cover is in the closed position. When securing a medical article, the cover is placed in the open position and the medical article placed onto the retainer. The cover may then be closed over the medical article and the anchoring device attached to the patient. |
| US07762990B2 |
Surgical access apparatus with centering mechanism
A surgical access apparatus includes a housing member and a portal member extending from the housing member and defining a longitudinal axis. The housing member and the portal member define a longitudinal passage therethrough dimensioned to permit passage of an elongated object. A centering mechanism is mounted relative to the housing member. The centering mechanism includes an annular element mounted for rotational movement within the housing member and about the longitudinal axis and first and second arm elements mounted to the annular element and extending radially inwardly relative to the longitudinal axis. The first and second arm elements are each positioned to intersect the longitudinal passage and are adapted to pivot relative to the housing member. The first and second arm elements are operatively connected whereby pivotal movement of the first arm element upon engagement with the elongated object causes the annular element to rotate in response thereto and effect corresponding pivotal movement of the second arm element. |
| US07762989B2 |
Method and apparatus for preventing the use of unauthorized disposable sets in infusion pumps
A system and method for automatically delivering an infusate to a patient is disclosed. The system includes an infusion set and an infusion device. A signaling component disposed on an infusion set component identifies the infusion set and is encrypted for security. The encryption may include both an encryption algorithm and a valid number algorithm. A detection device operatively connected to the infusion device decrypts and detects the signaling component and identifies the infusion set. The infusion device is then configured to operate according to an administration protocol suitable for the infusion set and an infusion device, such as an infusion pump. |
| US07762988B1 |
Tamper evident end cap assembly for a loaded syringe and process
An improved tamper evident end cap assembly for a drug loaded syringe which assembly includes a syringe cap to close the discharge port in the nozzle of the syringe and an indicator ring about the nozzle connected by chads or tabs to a tubular shield which chads or tabs are adapted to break freeing the ring from the shield to loosely wobble on the nozzle indicating tampering if an axial force of separation is applied to the syringe cap to remove it from the syringe and a one way drive mechanism engaging both the shield and syringe cap so the shield may be rotated to advance the assembly onto a syringe nozzle but which is not responsive to counter rotation to withdraw the syringe cap to open the discharge port and gain access to the drug. |
| US07762987B2 |
Safety syringe device with separable needle stem by turning back
A safety syringe device with separable needle stem by turning back includes a syringe tube, a push rod, a needle seat, a needle stem and a needle cap. The needle stem is attached to a bushing which is fitted to a core bit thereby fixing the needle seat at its position. The syringe tube and the needle seat that is screw combined are further tightly settled by dexterous positioning means. After finishing syringe, the needle sheet along with the needle stem is withdrawn and hidden in the syringe tube, the push rod can be broken at its brittle neck portion by tapping it against a breaking fringe formed around the syringe tube thereby leaving the needle seat and needle stem inside the syringe tube. By doing so, the used needle stem will never emerge out accidentally to puncture people's skin. The used syringe tube, push rod, needle seat and stem can be thrown away altogether to avoid restoring for reuse. |
| US07762986B2 |
Safety container for a scalp vein needle
A safety container for a scalp vein needle has a base, a cap and a covering sheet. The base has an inlet, an outlet and a recess communicating with the inlet and the outlet. The cap connects to and selectively covers the base and has a corresponding inlet, a corresponding outlet, a corresponding recess and a through hole aligning with the outlet. The covering sheet connects to and selectively covers the cap and has two stops selectively extending into the through hole in the cap. The scalp vein needle assembly has a feeding tube, a flange and a scalp vein needle. The feeding tube is mounted in the recesses and is selectively held by the stops on the cap or is slidable in the recesses. |
| US07762982B1 |
Breast implant fill device
A system for pumping a fluid into an object for insertion into the human body comprising a housing having a pump chamber with means for pumping said fluid therein. A source of fluid is connected to the pumping means and a value is connected to the pumping mechanism and the object. The housing includes means connected to the pumping means for entering an amount of the fluid to be pumped thereby. Upon entering a desired amount of fluid in the entering means, the pumping means causes an amount of the fluid equal to the entered amount to be pumped through the pump chamber and further through the valve to fill the object with the desired amount of fluid. |
| US07762981B2 |
Temperature release mechanism for injection device
An ophthalmic injection device has a dispensing chamber housing, a plunger, an actuator for driving the plunger, a temperature control device, and a temperature release mechanism. The dispensing chamber housing has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface partially defines a dispensing chamber for holding a quantity of a substance. The plunger is engaged with the inner surface of the dispensing chamber housing, is capable of sliding in the dispensing chamber housing, and is fluidly sealed to the inner surface of the dispensing chamber housing. The temperature control device at least partially surrounds the dispensing chamber housing and is capable of altering the temperature of the substance in the dispensing chamber. The temperature release mechanism is in a locked position when the substance is outside the proper temperature range and an unlocked position when the substance is in the proper temperature range. |
| US07762979B2 |
Longitudinal-torsional ultrasonic tissue dissection
An ultrasonic tissue dissection system providing combined longitudinal and torsional motion of tips, together with irrigation and aspiration, for improved cutting of resistant biological tissue. The system permits the use of common and inexpensive electro-mechanical transducers for the production of such motion through the use of longitudinal-torsional resonators. |
| US07762977B2 |
Device and method for vascular access
Vascular access systems for performing hemodialysis are disclosed. The vascular access system contemplates a catheter section adapted for insertion into a vein and a graft section adapted for attachment to an artery. The catheter section may have metal or polymer wall reinforcements that allow the use of thin-walled, small outer diameter conduits for the vascular access system. One or more of the adhered, embedded or bonded conduit reinforcement structures may be removable without significant damage to the conduit sections to facilitate attachment of the sections, or to a connector between the sections. Various self-sealing materials are provided for use in the vascular access system, as well as temporary access sites and flow control/sensor systems. |
| US07762976B2 |
Automatic air removal system
An apparatus for extracorporeal oxygenation of a patient's blood during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The apparatus comprises a bubble sensor, arranged at or connected to a venous line, for detecting bubbles in the venous blood received from the patient. When air bubbles are detected, a second pump is activated to draw air from an air chamber provided in an air filter connected to the venous line and arranged downstream of the bubble sensor. A first pump draws the blood from the air filter and supplies the blood to an oxygenator and to the patient via an arterial line. |
| US07762972B2 |
Orthopedic knee joint brace
Disclosed herein is an orthopedic knee joint brace, which permits smooth knee exercise, increases the durability of a spring, and ensures structural rigidity in a shock absorbing operation. To this end, the orthopedic knee joint brace includes an upper cuff assembly (100) having an anatomical shape of a thigh to support the thigh, and a lower cuff assembly (200) provided under the upper cuff assembly and spaced apart from the upper cuff assembly. The orthopedic knee joint brace includes a pair of damping pivot assemblies (300) coupling facing ends of both sides of the upper and lower cuff assemblies to each other. Each of the damping pivot assemblies has a multiple pivot link structure and a guide damping structure to correspond to the movement of the knee joint. |
| US07762971B2 |
Tilt-stable rotating joint and technical orthopedic component constructed therewith
The invention relates to a tilt-stable rotating joint suitable for technical orthopedic components, including a forked external joint part with two limbs whose parallel inner walls pointing towards each other form a slit of a given width and are provided with flush continuous holes. A flat inner joint part protrudes into the slit and a continuous hole, and a shaft arrangement protruding through the continuous holes forms a rotating bearing surface with a cover surface. The tilt-stability is increased because the shaft arrangement is formed by sections protruding from the inner joint part, having an external diameter corresponding to the internal diameter of the continuous holes of the limbs. Stability is also increased by the fact that the shaft arrangement is rotationally fixed to the inner joint part and sliding bearings are formed between the walls of the continuous holes of the limbs and the sections of the shaft arrangement. |
| US07762969B2 |
Medical slings
A medical sling made from material that is suitably shaped for use in a medical application has sides, portions of which are smoothed to prevent abrasion of surrounding tissue. |
| US07762963B2 |
Therapeutic device for post-operative knee
A method of increasing a range of motion of a joint includes urging the joint toward an extended position using a predetermined amount of force transmitted through an apparatus. The method further includes maintaining the joint toward the extended position with the predetermined amount of force for a predetermined amount of time. The method further includes urging the joint away from the extended position and urging the joint toward the extended position using the predetermined amount of force. The method further includes maintaining the joint toward the extended position with the predetermined amount of force for the predetermined amount of time. |
| US07762960B2 |
Biopsy forceps assemblies
Embodiments of the invention include devices for obtaining tissue including a proximal actuator and a distal assembly having first and second end effectors. The first and second end effectors include the features of at least one element within the inner surface either of the first and second end effectors for aiding in the capture and retention of a targeted tissue sample. |
| US07762948B2 |
Endoscope system
In this invention, a drum around which an insertion portion is wound is integrally housed in a carrying case, and a cylinder for supplying a fluid to a hydropneumatic actuator and a solenoid valve unit for controlling the application of a hydropneumatic pressure are housed in the carrying case or drum. In addition, a joystick for operating the controlled variables of the solenoid valve unit can be housed in the carrying case. |
| US07762946B2 |
Electronic endoscope system capable of displaying a plurality of images
An electronic endoscope system, which is adapted to observe a fluorescence image of autofluorescence emitted from a body cavity wall irradiated with excitation light as well as a normal image of the body cavity wall illuminated with white light on a display device, includes a display controller whereby the aspect ratio of at least one of a plurality of images to display is converted so that the plurality of images are displayed in conformity with the shape of a display area of the display device when the plurality of images including the normal image and the fluorescence image are displayed on the display device. In the electronic endoscope system, the display controller converts the aspect ratio of at least one of the plurality of images by cutting both horizontal ends of the image to convert. |
| US07762945B2 |
Computer-implemented method and system for providing feedback during sex play
A computer-implemented method and system for providing feedback during sex play using a sensor worn on a user's body part to input motion-dependent signals to a computer during free motion of the body part. A computer accesses a plurality of computer-accessible erotic movie sequences and displays on a display device connected to the computer successive ones of the erotic movie-sequences in accordance with the motion-dependent signals. |
| US07762941B2 |
Blood pump bearings with separated contact surfaces
Rotary hydrodynamic blood pumps have been used to treat over a thousand patients. The Jarvik 2000 has supported a patient for seven years and uses blood immersed bearings washed by high flow to avoid excessive thrombus formation. This permits the pump to be very simple and small. Nonetheless, the present Jarvik 2000 bearings and all other mechanical blood immersed bearings of the prior art have a supporting structure that predisposes to thrombus adjacent to the bearings. The present invention provides a bearing structure that eliminates this predilection site for thrombus formation, and may provide indefinite thrombus free operation. The rotor of the preferred embodiment includes a tapered hub fabricated of wear resistant material supported by three posts at each end of the rotor, upon which the rotor rotates. Blood washes the unobstructed spaces between the posts to prevent the accumulation of a torus of thrombus that could enlarge excessively. |
| US07762937B2 |
Exercise apparatus
A variable resistance device and an abdominal exercise apparatus. The device includes at least first and second resilient stages to provide a combined resistance effect. The first resilient stage has a lower coefficient of elasticity than the second resilient stage. In this way, when a user lies on the base of the apparatus and pulls on the yoke a first resistance is experienced by virtue of thin cords until a strap reaches its full length and a second resistance is experienced by virtue of thick cords. |
| US07762935B2 |
Exercise apparatus resistance unit
An exercise apparatus resistance unit includes flex members to bend to provide a resistance, a first end piece, a second end piece provided another end of the flex members to secure the flex members to rotate and translate within the body according to a bending motion of the flex members, a main pulley, and auxiliary pulleys rotatably provided on the first end piece. The resistance unit may provide a variable resistance. |
| US07762934B1 |
Exercise apparatus based on a variable mode hydraulic cylinder and method for same
The invention is a hydraulic cylinder for use in exercise machines to deliver a controllable fast acting force. The invention uses a hydraulic cylinder with features that allow high acceleration rates, rapid changes of force level and direction, and positive force limitation. In the preferred embodiment, the hydraulic cylinder is composed of a rodless, hydraulic cylinder coupled to a cable and pulley system. A water source delivers water to generate a force against an inner bi-directionally moving piston to generate a regulated movement and force.The ends of the rodless hydraulic cylinder are sealed by both a water control spool valve and a controllable poppet style pressure relief valve. The water control spool valves adjustably permits water to enter and exit the hydraulic cylinder to regulate the direction and speed of movement of the piston. The pressure relief valve controls the desired maximum pressure and corresponding forces exerted on cylinder. Thus, both the internal speed and force of movement of the piston can be controlled. The invention can deliver high acceleration/speed, high force resistance; high acceleration/speed, low force resistance; low acceleration/speed, high force resistance; or low acceleration/speed, low force resistance exercise forces and movements depending on the water flow, internal pressure, and resulting generated forces. |
| US07762932B2 |
Inelastic exercise device having a limited range
An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a combination of grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. The exercise device includes a mechanism that permits a limited range of longitudinally motion for an elongated member having grips. The mechanism permits a user to balance while exercising, and provides support resulting from excessive motion of the exercise device. |
| US07762925B2 |
Engine power reduction during automatic transmission shifting
An engine's power may be gradually reduced during a torque phase of a clutch-to-clutch up-shift within an automatic transmission and then reduced fully during a subsequent inertia phase. |
| US07762921B2 |
Powertrain and method of controlling powertrain
An ECU executes a program including the steps of: providing control over an engine coupled to a carrier for driving a first MG coupled to a sun gear in a power split device, and providing control over a second MG for allowing a ring gear to stop; expecting that a shift operation will be performed when a brake operation is performed; and stopping providing the control over the engine for driving the first MG and stopping providing the control over the second MG for allowing the ring gear to stop. |
| US07762917B2 |
Torque-filling power transfer assembly for a manual transmission
The present invention broadly comprises a power transmitting assembly for a vehicle, including a transmission power output for a manual transmission in the vehicle and a torque-filling element. The torque-filling element is arranged for connection to an engine in the vehicle, is connected to the transmission power output and is arranged to modify engine torque from the engine and to provide the modified engine torque to the transmission power output during a shift to a gear in the manual transmission. The torque-filling element includes a hydrodynamic torque-transmitting device, a rotation adjustment element to modify rotational speed associated with the engine, and a coupling element to interface the engine torque with torque on the transmission power output. In some aspects, the rotation adjustment element is arranged for connection to the engine. In some aspects, the coupling element is arranged for connection to the engine. |
| US07762914B2 |
Ping pong ball retriever
Various devices for controlling errant ping pong balls during play are disclosed. A first embodiment may be construed as a device, positioned underneath a ping pong table, the device comprising a plurality of faces extending vertically from the ground and meeting at an apex to form a pyramid. Errant ping pong balls become deflected upon striking the plurality of faces. |
| US07762913B1 |
Bat training device
A truncated bat training device provides for training of the muscles and muscular strengthening of certain parts of the trainee's body. The bat has a 45 degree angle portion with a rotatable D-ring for attaching the bat to a fixed point. The angle portion projects to the backside of the upper body of the trainee and is turned toward the fixed point when the trainee swings the bat in a backward motion of a swing cycle in a resistance training mode. The angle portion provides a transition zone in which the D-ring rotates as the bat crosses perpendicular to the upper body allowing the trainee's wrist to accelerate with a ball at a simulated impact point where the trainee normally makes contact with the ball upon completion of the swing cycle. A ridge line teaches proper hand alignment, and several training techniques can be used with the training device. |
| US07762911B2 |
Method for predicting ball launch conditions
The present invention relates to a method and a numerical analysis for predicting golf ball launch conditions, e.g., velocity, launch angle and spin rate. By acquiring pre-impact swing conditions, e.g., club speed, rotational rate and ball hit location, along with pertinent club features, e.g., moment of inertia, and ball impact features, e.g., normal and transverse forces as well as time of contact, the method can predict the resulting trajectory and launch conditions of the golf ball. The predicted ball launch conditions and trajectories can also be used to modify one or more properties of the golf ball or golf club. The time of contact measurements can be corrected to account for drag force. |
| US07762905B2 |
Set of golf clubs
At least three clubs of a set of golf clubs may have an average volume between about 75 cm3 and about 90 cm3. The transverse dimensions of the at least three clubs may progressively decrease from a highest volume club to a lowest volume club. At least one club of a set may include a constraining member in a cavity. A linear distance between a sweet spot and a center of gravity may progressively decrease from a lower lofted club to a higher lofted club within a set. At least one golf club of a set may include a face plate portion, and at least two golf clubs of the set may include a cup face portion. At least two clubs of a set may include a progressively increasing hosel length from a lowest lofted club to a highest lofted club. The strike face of at least one club of a set may include a bulge and a roll. A first club of a set may have a face thickness that is less than a face thickness of a second club of the set. |
| US07762901B1 |
Water play structures and methods utilizing interchangeable play features and security measures
A water play structure for children includes an elevated platform having an upper horizontal rail and vertical pickets between the rail and the platform free of any horizontal members so as to reduce the risk that children will climb across the railing and fall from the platform, the structure further including water features such as a canopy supported upon the elevated platform and dimensioned to provide a flow of water that falls downwardly across a portion of the platform. |
| US07762900B2 |
Method and system of positionable covers for water amusement parks
A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be actively involved in a water attraction. This transportation system may include a plurality of covers forming a covering system over at least a portion of the water transportation and/or amusement system. In some embodiments, at least one of the covers may be positionable. In addition, the water transportation system may include conveyor belt systems and water locks configured to convey participants from a first source of water to a second source of water which may or may not be at a different elevation. |
| US07762899B2 |
Water amusement park conveyor support elements
An amusement ride system and method are described. In some embodiments, an amusement ride system may be generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. An amusement ride system may include a system for conveying a participant from a first source of water to a second source of water. A system for conveying a participant from a first source of water to a second source of water may include a belt and a belt movement system. A system for conveying a participant from a first source of water to a second source of water may include a support structure which functions to provide support for the belt and belt movement system and/or one or more support elements which functions to support and align the belt as the belt moves between the support structure and the support elements. |
| US07762897B2 |
Apparatus for producing a fire special effect
The present invention provides a device for producing a fire special facilitates a more compact device. In one embodiment, the device comprises a steam curtain generator for directing received steam to an outlet slot that directs the steam into the ambient atmosphere such that the steam is flowing in a substantially a first direction to produce a curtain of steam, fan that is oriented so as to produce a flow of air in a direction that is substantially parallel to the flow of a steam curtain, a deflector for redirecting the flow of air produced by the fan towards the steam curtain, an adjustable agitator for causing turbulent flow in the stream of air directed towards a steam curtain, and an LED light for producing light that is projected onto a steam curtain. |
| US07762894B2 |
Constant velocity joint
Each boot of a tripot type constant velocity joint comprises a polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPC). A grease encapsulated in the boot comprises a base oil, a thickening agent comprising a diurea-based compound, molybdenum dialkyldithiocarbamate sulfide, a sulfur-phorsphorous based extreme-pressure agent being a sulfur-phosphorus based compound containing sulfur and phosphorous as constituting elements, and potassium borate hydrate. |
| US07762892B2 |
Mode-altering key for a character input device
A character input device is disclosed that includes a plurality of character input keys and one or more mode-altering keys. Each character input key is associated with multiple characters. By activating only the character input keys, primary characters may be input. By activating the character input keys in conjunction with the mode-altering keys, however, various secondary, tertiary, and quaternary characters may be input. The mode-altering keys may be utilized in a temporary mode, wherein only one secondary, tertiary, or quaternary character is input. Alternately, the mode-altering keys may be utilized in a base mode, wherein a series of secondary, tertiary, or quaternary character is input. |
| US07762888B2 |
Game oriented promotional card
A promotional device and methods for using such a device are described. The promotional device can be used to effect operation of a specific gaming application on a gaming machine. The promotional device has associated with it both indicia of credit and a specific player. Operation of the specific gaming application is limited to the credit and the specific player associated with the promotional device. |
| US07762884B2 |
Slot machine and playing method thereof
In a case where a plurality of symbols are rearranged on a display, a control for controlling a plurality of rearranged symbols to be capable of being selected, holding selected symbols according to a selection, and arranging selected symbols by carrying them over to a next game is carried out, and a control for making particular symbols among a plurality of rearranged symbols to be capable of being selected only in a case where a payout for the rearranged symbol exceeds a prescribed payout amount and a condition for having a special symbol displayed on the display is satisfied is carried out. In addition, a control for determining a number of symbols that can be selected among a plurality of rearranged symbols and a number of times of the unit game by which these selected symbols can be held is carried out. |
| US07762878B2 |
Method and system for operating and participating in fantasy leagues
A fantasy server system operates a fantasy league including at least one fantasy player whereby one or more fantasy client devices participate in the fantasy league. In operation, the fantasy server system manages fantasy player information of a fantasy player and sponsorship information of the fantasy player on at least one of an individual basis and a team basis. The fantasy server system additionally associates a portion or an entirety of the sponsorship information of the fantasy player to a portion or an entirety of fantasy player information of the fantasy player when presenting both types of information to fantasy client device(s). The association can be feed formatted content and/or a subfeed formatted content. |
| US07762876B2 |
Cabin exhaust apparatus and method for providing vehicle ventilation using same
The cabin exhaust device ventilates vehicles provided with retractable windows and mounts on a portion of the vehicle, preferably on a door frame or in an opening between a window panel and a window frame. The cabin exhaust device comprises a squeegee and a ventilation panel having an air dam, a first portion, and a second portion, wherein the first and second portions are provided with angularly oriented apertures, thereby creating a vacuum on the vehicle's interior side. The first and second portions are outwardly convexed, thereby facilitating the creation of a pressure differential between the vehicle's interior and its exterior, thus forcing the air and other contaminants out from the vehicle's interior. |
| US07762874B2 |
Shaping device and shaping method for forming rounded tips on the ends of sausages
A shaping device and a method of forming rounded tips on the ends of sausages and of tying off and/or parting into individual portions a continuously produced sausage skein filled with paste material, with two oppositely located displacement assemblies, which move towards one another and between which the filled sausage skein can be moved in the transport direction, wherein the displacement assemblies are formed such that two opening sections are formed, which widen out in the transport direction, respectively opposite the transport direction, in a tying off and/or parting position between the two displacement assemblies. |
| US07762871B2 |
Pad conditioner design and method of use
A polishing pad conditioning apparatus includes a laser beam generating unit along with a system to transmit or focus the beam. The unit is mounted on a conditioning arm, such that the laser beam may be directed perpendicular to the plane of the polishing pad, which is next to the polishing platen. The conditioning arm is capable of moving across the polishing table to scan the pad radius, allowing the laser to traverse the pad radius. |
| US07762870B2 |
Polishing pad and cushion layer for polishing pad
A polishing pad includes a polishing layer having abrasive grains dispersed in a resin and is characterized in that the resin is a resin containing ionic groups in the range of 20 to 1500 eq/ton. |
| US07762869B2 |
Nozzle for spraying sublimable solid particles entrained in gas for cleaning surface
A nozzle for spraying sublimable solid particles and preventing frost from forming at surfaces of the nozzle. The nozzle includes: a cleaning agent block for phase-changing a cleaning agent into a snow containing sublimable solid particles; a nozzle block for growing the cleaning agent snow through adiabatic expansion and spraying the grown cleaning agent snow onto a surface of an object; a carrier gas block for supplying a carrier gas to the nozzle block to mix with the cleaning agent snow; and a heater for heating at least a portion of the carrier gas supplied from the carrier gas supply source. Fine dry ice particles and liquid CO2, passing through a solenoid valve from a CO2 reservoir tank and a pressure drop of a flow rate regulation valve, are introduced into the spray nozzle and then mixed with the carrier gas, such as N2 or purified air, and discharged. |
| US07762866B2 |
Interactive rocking cradle and doll
An interactive rocking cradle and doll is disclosed where, when the cradle is rocked with the baby inside of it, the cradle emits music and baby sounds. If the cradle is rocked without the baby, however, then the cradle only emits music but no baby sounds. None of the electronics required to emit the sounds are located in the doll, thereby allowing the doll to be created in a real and life-like manner. |
| US07762864B2 |
Noise generator
An apparatus and method of making noise comprising a noise maker comprising a proximal cylinder portion 20 and a distal cylinder portion 60, a large internal member terminating in at least one finger 38; at least two reeds 40 secured in a manner so that it is positioned adjacent the respective finger 38, but not in contact with the respective finger 38, to create a respective air gap 70 between the finger 38 and the reed 40; whereby at least two air gaps 70 exist for the creation of noise. |
| US07762862B2 |
House toy and display
A house toy and display including a base having a base fitting, and a plurality of room modules, each of the plurality of room modules having a floor and at least one wall. The floor has a room module fitting complementary in shape to the base fitting to retain the plurality of room modules on the base. In one embodiment, the base fitting is a recess formed in the base; and the room module fitting is the floor of the room module. |
| US07762848B2 |
Interconnect device for battery cell assemblies
An interconnect device for battery cell assemblies is provided. The interconnect device couples a first set of electrodes at a first polarity in series with a second set of electrodes at a second polarity in a battery module. |
| US07762845B1 |
Structure of a thin connector
A thin connector structure includes an upper iron shell, a lower iron shell, a circuit board, a protective layer and a glue layer. The circuit board is interposed between the upper and lower iron shells. Both sides on the inner surface of the lower iron shell are provided with a pin, respectively. Both sides of the circuit board have a fixing hole, respectively. The pins go through the corresponding fixing holes. The protective layer is interposed between the upper iron shell and the circuit board to prevent dissipation of electromagnetic waves. The glue layer is interposed between the lower iron shell and the circuit board for positioning the connector structure. |
| US07762842B2 |
Grommet for electrical connector, and electrical connector comprising such a grommet
This grommet joint includes a peripheral portion provided to sealingly engage a peripheral inner surface of a connector housing, and a central portion having at least one through passage for a wire. Recesses are provided between the central portion and the peripheral portion, the central portion being attached to the peripheral portion by flexible walls, whereby the central portion is rotatory attached to the peripheral portion. |
| US07762836B2 |
System and method for distribution of electrical power
An electrical power distribution system comprising: a first housing having an outside surface, configured to receive electrical power from a source; a current limiting and splitting mechanism disposed within the first housing, configured to receive the electrical power and output a plurality of separate current limited electrical circuits; a first housing connector having a first shape, mounted on or to the outside surface of the first housing, having a first plurality of contacts mounted in a first contact arrangement, each contact being connected to one circuit of the plurality of separate current limited electrical circuits and each contact selected to conduct at least one of an elevated current and an elevated voltage. |
| US07762834B2 |
Pluggable conductor terminal
A pluggable conductor terminal includes a plug connector (6) with a pin guide (8) emptying into a contact space (5) and a conductor guide channel (24) with a conductor connection aperture (25) that is transformed into a central clamping space (19) in the clamp housing. The conductor guide channel (24) is inclined toward the pin guide (8). A contact piece (3) with a contact part (4) for the contact pin (7) is mounted in the contact space (5) with a clamp spring (15) for the conductor (33) in the clamping space (19). For the sake of simpler manufacture, the contact piece (3) and the clamp spring (15) are of one piece, and consist of an elongated, flat band (2) bent exclusively crosswise to its longitudinal dimension. |
| US07762833B2 |
Contact element for a plug-type connector for printed circuit boards
The invention relates to a contact element (10) for a plug-type connector for printed circuit boards, the contact element (10) having two connection sides, the one connection side being in the form of a contact for connecting wires and the other connection side being in the form of a contact for a printed circuit board, the contact element (10) further having an interface, via which electrical components can be connected, the interface being in the form of a plane contact face (13). |
| US07762832B2 |
Systems for providing electrical interconnection between solar modules
An electrical interconnection system for connecting solar modules includes a plurality of solar module frames each having at least one plug port, the plug port including one or more plug holes, the plug port for receiving a plug connector including one or more electrical conductors corresponding to the one or more plug holes, the plug connector connecting solar modules. |
| US07762829B2 |
Connector assembly for termination of miniature electronics
Connector and connector assemblies for use with miniature high power electrical components, and specifically with miniature LEDs. Although the connectors and connector assemblies are designed for use with miniature LEDs, these devices are not so limited and can also be used with other miniature electronic devices. These connectors and connector assemblies provide a mechanical connection between the miniature electronic component and electrical contacts instead of a soldered connection, providing a reliable electrical contact between the component, whether used in a PCB-type drop-in connection or some other connection. The connector also includes a heat sink to remove heat from the connector assembly generated by the LED and provides for a reliable mechanical connection between the LED and heat sink. |
| US07762827B2 |
Card assembly with a hinged cover including a torsion spring
A card socket assembly includes a main body, a hinge assembly; a cover rotatably assembled on the main body by the hinge assembly; and a release button releasably latching the cover to the main body. When the release button is detached from the cover, the cover is rotated relative to the main body by the hinge assembly. |
| US07762825B2 |
Electro-mechanical interfaces to mount robotic surgical arms
In one embodiment of the invention, a method of mounting a surgical robotic arm to a set-up arm of a robotic surgical system is provided that includes sliding a pair of guide slots of the surgical robotic arm over a pair of guide tabs in the set-up arm; aligning electrical connectors in the set-up arm to electrical connectors of the surgical robotic arm; and coincidentally mating male electrical connectors to female electrical connectors while finally mating the guide tabs in the set-up arm to flanges of a housing of the surgical robotic arm. |
| US07762822B2 |
Apparatus for testing electronic devices
An apparatus is described for burn-in and/or functional testing of microelectronic circuits of unsingulated wafers. A large number of power, ground, and signal connections can be made to a large number of contacts on a wafer. The apparatus has a cartridge that allows for fanning-in of electric paths. A distribution board has a plurality of interfaces that are strategically positioned to provide a dense configuration. The interfaces are connected through flexible attachments to an array of first connector modules. Each one of the first connector modules can be independently connected to a respective one of a plurality of second connector modules, thereby reducing stresses on a frame of the apparatus. Further features include for example a piston that allows for tight control of forces exerted by terminals onto contacts of a wafer. |
| US07762821B2 |
Electrified ceiling framework
An electrified ceiling framework system having a plurality of grid elements forming a grid network arranged in a substantially planar arrangement. A conductive material is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of grid elements. The conductive material is electrically connected to a low voltage power source and has a contact surface connectable to a low voltage device. |
| US07762818B2 |
Multi-function module
An embodiment is a method and apparatus to provide a multi-function module. A circuit board has a form factor and a connector edge corresponding to a first interface standard. The connector edge includes first and second groups of pin-outs that are mapped to pin-out assignments compatible with the first interface standard and a second interface standard, respectively. A first interface is provided on the circuit board for a first set of devices connected to the first group of pin-outs to operate according to the first interface standard. A second interface is provided on the circuit board for a second set of devices connected to the second group of pin-outs to operate according to the second interface standard. |
| US07762817B2 |
System for coupling interfacing parts
An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a first subassembly having a first housing component. The first housing component has an opening. The electronic device also includes a second subassembly having a second housing component. The second housing component cooperates with the first housing component to enclose components of an electronic device. The at least one internal component is also movable relative to the second subassembly so as to properly align with the opening. The at least one internal component is additionally magnetically attracted towards the first housing component near the opening. |
| US07762816B2 |
Method and system for automated item development for language learners
A method of developing a translation exercise is disclosed. A grammatical structure may be received. Each of one or more text segments in a first language may be translated into a corresponding text segment in a second language. Each text segment in the first language may include one or more sentences. A text segment may be selected as a prompt for a translation exercise. The selected text segment may include a text segment in the second language having the grammatical structure and/or a text segment in the first language corresponding to a text segment in the second language having the grammatical structure. |
| US07762815B2 |
Method of making an indirect bonding tray for orthodontic treatment
An indirect bonding tray for use in applying and bonding orthodontic appliances to a patient's teeth is made by providing a replica of the patient's dentition including replicas of the patient's teeth. A guide is provided on each replica tooth in a location corresponding to the ultimate intended location of the orthodontic appliance on the patient's teeth. Each guide has a receptacle for receiving an orthodontic appliance, and serves to ensure that the respective orthodontic appliance is placed in its proper, intended position on the replica tooth. A tray is then formed over the replica teeth and the appliances for subsequent use in bonding the appliances to the patient's teeth. |
| US07762814B2 |
Method of manufacturing and installing a ceramic dental implant with an aesthetic implant abutment
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a tooth prosthesis, for insertion in a jawbone, including an implant and an abutment on top of the implant. The method includes: defining a shape of the prosthesis and its location in the jawbone by using first data from a first CT scan image of the jawbone and second data from a second image of a gypsum cast, correlating first and second data by extracting from the first data first position reference data of a first reference in the first image, and from the second data second position reference data of a second reference in the second image, the second reference being identical to the first reference; performing a geometric transformation on the second data and/or the first data to have a coincidence of the second image with the first image and to combine the first and second data into composite scan data. |
| US07762810B2 |
Apparatus and method for positioning dental arch to dental articulator
A positioning apparatus and method for using the positioning apparatus to position a dental arch model in a dental articulator, simulating the position of dental arch in a skull. The positioning apparatus includes a first member, a second member that slides with respect to the first member, and a third member that slides with respect to the second member. A locating member on the second member and one or more adjustment members on the third member impart an orientation to a mounting surface representative of a plane in which a dental arch lies. A maxillary tray having radio-opaque members may be mounted to the mounting surface. X-ray data obtained while the maxillary tray is engaged with a patient's teeth is used to determine the position and orientation of a dental arch model while said model is engaged with the maxillary tray on the mounting surface. |
| US07762807B2 |
Gas-fired radiant tube with internal recuperator
A single-ended, internally recuperated, radiant tube annulus system in which at least part of the heat recovery takes place within the furnace to which the system is attached and in which the oxidant and/or fuel are preheated not only by heat transfer from the exhaust gases, but also directly from the combustion process. The system includes a plurality of concentric radiant tubular members arranged in a manner providing an outer annular region in which the combustion process is carried out, an inner tubular member through which exhaust gases are exhausted from the system, and intermediate annular regions between the inner tubular member and the outer annular region through which preheated oxidant is provided to the outer annular region for the combustion process. In accordance with one embodiment of this invention, the internal recuperator is used as a fuel reformer. |
| US07762806B2 |
Afterburner device and method for operating an afterburner device
An afterburner device and a method for operating an afterburner device, especially for chemical reformers for obtaining hydrogen, for making heat available from fuels and/or residual gases from a reforming process and/or a fuel cell process. In this context, heat is supplied in a controlled manner from recirculated combustion gases to a first housing and/or a combustion chamber situated in it and at least in part filled with heat resistant, open-pored foamed ceramics. The regulation takes place, for instance, based on a temperature recorded in the combustion chamber using an infrared light measurement. |
| US07762801B2 |
Electrospray/electrospinning apparatus and method
Apparatus and method for producing fibrous materials in which the apparatus includes an enclosure having an inlet configured to receive a substance from which the fibrous materials are to be composed, a common electrode disposed in the enclosure, and plural extrusion elements provided in a wall of the enclosure opposite the common electrode so as to define between the plural extrusion elements and the common electrode a space in communication with the inlet to receive the substance in the space. In the method, a substance from which the fibrous materials are to be composed is fed to the enclosure having the plural extrusion elements, a common electric field is applied to the extrusion elements in a direction in which the substance is to be extruded, the substance is extruded through the extrusion elements to tips of the extrusion elements, and the substance is electrosprayed from the tips to form the fibrous materials. |
| US07762798B2 |
Compressor having different hardness surface between upper surface and receiving surface of top dead center of compression member and vane
A compressor having a compression element including a cylinder having a compression space; a suction port and a discharge port; a compression member whose one surface crossing an axial direction of a rotary shaft is inclined continuously between a top dead center and a bottom dead center and which compresses a fluid sucked from the suction port to discharge the fluid from the discharge port; and a vane which is disposed between the suction port and the discharge port to abut on one surface of the compression member and which partitions the compression space in the cylinder into a low pressure chamber and a high pressure chamber. The hardness of the upper surface of the compression member may be higher than that of a discharge member as a receiving surface of the top dead center and lower than that of the vane. |
| US07762797B2 |
Pump
A pump includes a cylinder, a nozzle connected to an end of the cylinder, a piston movable in the cylinder, a rod connected to the piston, a ring installed at another end of the cylinder, a positioning device connected to the rod and a handle. The handle includes a connective portion for engagement with the positioning device when the rod is exposed from the handle. |
| US07762788B2 |
Fluid conveyance system and fluid conveyance device
A fluid conveyance system includes: a fluid conveyance device including a micro pump module which compresses a flexible tube communicating with a fluid containing receptacle and discharges a fluid, a memory device furnished on the micro pump module which stores individual identification data of the micro pump module, and a power source; a discharge data processing device which stores basic data for driving the fluid conveyance device; and a communication device having a communication unit which interconnects the fluid conveyance device and the discharge data processing device, wherein the discharge data processing device inputs discharge data, for discharging a desired discharge amount of a fluid, calculated from the identification data and the basic data read via the communication device, into the memory device via the communication device, and the fluid conveyance device is driven based on the discharge data. |
| US07762777B2 |
Savonius wind turbine construction
A Savonius vertical axis wind turbine rotor has at least three spokes, at least two vanes, and fasteners. Each spoke includes a hub with central opening and arcuate ribs integral with the hub and extending radially outwardly. Channels are defined in at least one surface of each rib. Vanes of sheet material generally conform to an inner or outer surface of the ribs and have openings aligned with the channels. First fasteners pass through the openings into the channels and cooperate with second fasteners provided within the channels. Each hub may define a clamp which cooperates with a shaft, the clamp including a radial slot in the hub communicating with the central opening and fastener receiving elements on opposite sides of the slot. The vanes may overlap the central opening so that there is spillover from one vane to the next when the rotor is rotated by the wind. |
| US07762773B2 |
Turbine airfoil cooling system with platform edge cooling channels
A turbine airfoil of a turbine engine having cooling channels positioned on side surface edges of a platform of the airfoil. The platform may include at least one angled side surface that may be aligned with a side surface of a platform of an adjacent turbine blade. The airfoil may include a suction side edge formed from a first surface at an obtuse angle relative to an upper surface of the platform and a second surface at an obtuse angle relative to a bottom surface of the platform. One or more film cooling slots may be positioned in the first surface and may include a diffusion portion. A damper may also be positioned in a groove between the second surface and an adjacent platform. The damper may include cooling slots on a side surface proximate to the second surface of the suction side edge. |
| US07762771B2 |
Device for driving a first part of a wind energy turbine with respect to a second part of the wind energy turbine
A device for driving a first part of a wind turbine with respect to a second part of the wind turbine includes a driving element for engagement with the first part. The device also includes a driving unit including a housing to be fixedly connected to the second part, a motive generation means for generating motion of the motive element, and a motion transferring means for transferring the motion of the motive element to the driving element; and at least one slip coupling arranged between at least one of the motive element of the driving unit and the motion transferring means, the motion transferring means and the driving element, and within the motion transferring means, wherein the slip coupling is adjusted to slip if a torque acting on the slip coupling due to a movement force acting on the driving element exceeds a predetermined maximum torque. |
| US07762770B2 |
Hybrid actuator for helicopter rotor blade control flaps
A helicopter rotor blade that has a blade body and a control flap secured to the blade body. The rotor blade has a first primary mover capable of generating a first linear motion that is sufficient to generate a high amplitude, low frequency motion of the control flap; and a second primary mover capable of generating a second linear motion that is sufficient to generate a small amplitude, high frequency motion of the control flap. Further, the rotor blade has a coupling transmission for combining the first linear motion with the second linear motion that generates a cumulative linear motion; and a second transmission device that causes the cumulative linear motion to rotate the control flap. |
| US07762766B2 |
Cantilevered framework support for turbine vane
A support for the first row turbine vanes (12) in a gas turbine engine, the support including a support framework (18). The support framework (18) includes an outer vane carrier (34), and an inner vane carrier (36) connected to the outer vane carrier (34) by a plurality of struts (44, 46). The outer vane carrier (34) is mounted to an inner casing (16) of the engine and the struts (44, 46) support the inner vane carrier (36) in cantilevered relation to the outer vane carrier (34). An aft outer flange (94) of each first row vane (12) is supported on the outer vane carrier (34) and a forward inner flange (114) of the vane (12) is support on the inner vane carrier (36). |
| US07762764B2 |
Turbomachine
A turbomachine, especially a steam turbine (10), has an inner casing (15a) and an outer casing (17a), which concentrically encompass a rotor which is rotatable around a machine axis, wherein the outer casing (17a) encloses the inner casing (15a) with a radial space (d), and at least the inner casing (15a) is divided in a parting plane (22) into two casing halves (15a) which can be releasably interconnected by flanges (18) which are attached to the casing halves (15a), and wherein the casing halves (15a) of the inner casing (15a) have a thickening (20) in the region between the flanges (18). A change of the interspace between the casings is largely avoided by the outer casing (17a), in the region of the thickening (20) of the inner casing (15a), being adapted to the thickening (20) so that the radial space (d) between inner casing (15a) and outer casing (17a) outside the flanges (18, 19) is largely constant over the casing circumference. |
| US07762760B2 |
Method of operating a cargo container scanning crane
A mobile cargo container handling buffer crane having a bridge crane mounted thereon for transferring cargo containers between a ship and land transportation with nonintrusive inspection apparatus located at an intermediate transfer position past which a container can be longitudinally translated on a shuttle and thereby non-intrusively inspected. |
| US07762756B1 |
Lift and moveable underride
The invention provides a moveable underride system that may be used with lifts such as stow lifts. The underride system includes an underride member and a linkage mechanism for coupling the underride member to a support frame, wherein the linkage mechanism moves the underride member between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position the underride member is at a first distance from the frame, and in the retracted position the underride is at a second distance from the frame, such that the first distance (for the extended position) is larger than the second distance (for the retracted position). |
| US07762753B2 |
Self-piercing rotationally symmetrical rivet
Rotationally symmetric self-pierce rivet (10) having a rivet head (14) and a rivet shank (12) provided with a centrical recess (16) closed by the rivet head (14), wherein the rivet shank (12) is having an outer contour which generally is following the course of an ellipse (18) externally lined up against the rivet shank the major axis (A) thereof basically extending parallel to the axis of the rivet (10). |
| US07762752B2 |
Bolt and thread rolling die and the manufacture of the bolt
The object of the present invention is to provide a bolt that effectively prevents gouging, seizure and racing between the bolt and nut without the aid of a guide boss and is effective when combined with the case nut. The object can be attained by providing a bolt having a threaded shank portion wherein a plural number of notched faces slanting toward the end of the threaded shank portion at an angle ranging from ±15° to ±80° toward the axis of the threaded shank portion, are formed at the beginning of the thread part of the threaded shank portion. |
| US07762751B2 |
Anchor
A self-drilling anchor for use in a friable material comprises a body having an axis, a flanged rear end, a drilling front end and a generally cylindrical portion therebetween having an outer surface with a thread disposed thereon, wherein the body forks, beginning at a predetermined distance from the flanged rear end, into a first leg and a second leg, the first leg extending forwardly into a drilling tip, wherein the first leg may have a generally rearward facing shoulder angled obtusely outwardly with respect to the axis, wherein the body has an axial bore for receiving an elongate fastener, the axial bore extending substantially through the flanged end and leading to the generally rearward facing shoulder, wherein the anchor is adapted so that the first leg pivots apart from the second leg when the elongate fastener deflects the generally rearward facing shoulder and the predetermined distance is selected to increase pullout strength when the first leg is pivoted apart from the second leg and the anchor is installed in the friable material. |
| US07762750B2 |
Removable rack mount frame
A removable rack mount frame for securing goods within a container while permitting unfettered access to the goods includes forming an inner frame assembly and an outer frame assembly. Nesting the inner frame assembly within the outer frame assembly in a manner that permits the inner frame assembly to slide relative to the outer frame assembly. A biasing mechanism is provided to one of the inner frame assembly or the outer frame assembly so as to arrest the inner frame assembly in a predetermined orientation relative to the outer frame assembly. Selectively operating the biasing mechanism to permit the inner frame assembly to be moved from the predetermined orientation. |
| US07762739B2 |
Fastener and assembly utilizing the same
A fastener is disclosed. The fastener includes a housing, a cage, one or more retaining members, and a plunger. The housing defines a housing cavity. The housing cavity includes a recess. The cage is disposed at least partially in the housing cavity. The cage includes a cage cavity and one or more passages in the cage aligned with the recess. The one or more retaining members are retained within the one or more passages. The plunger is movable in the ball cage cavity between a first position to cause the one or more balls to be displaced outwardly relative the one or more passages to seat the one or more retaining members in the recess thereby mechanically locking the housing to the ball cage, and a second position thereby allowing the one or more retaining members to be displaced radially inwardly relative the one or more passages to cause the one or more retaining members to be unseated from the recess. |
| US07762735B2 |
Self-locking, quick-releasing, and self-releasing ball-and-socket latch system
An apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention includes a socket having at least three ball support points to constrain a ball, and a yoke rotatably coupled to the socket, the yoke having an axis of rotation that intersects the ball when the ball is positioned in the socket, the yoke rotatable to a closed position in which the yoke captures the ball in the socket, and the yoke rotatable to an open position in which the yoke does not capture the ball in the socket. According to some embodiments, the yoke is biased in the closed position such as, for example, by a spring. The yoke may be rotationally coupled to the socket at one or more locations, and the axis of rotation may intersect the ball when the ball is in the socket either through the center of the ball or at an off-center location. |
| US07762725B2 |
Adjustable antifriction bearing arrangement
A shaft is supported in a housing on the front and rear antifriction bearings that are mounted in opposition. The front bearing has an outer race provided with an external thread that engages an internal thread within the housing. That outer race is fitted with a locking ring provided with an inner flange that is engaged to turn the race and thereby bring the front and rear bearings into the correct adjustment. The locking ring also has an axially directed outer flange that is segmented, so that one of the segments can be bent outwardly into a recess in the housing, thus providing a tab that prevents rotation of the locking ring and outer race. |
| US07762724B2 |
Compressor bearing
In a compressor bearing for supporting a rotor shaft of a compressor, a first oil groove is formed in a bearing surface on the side opposite to a bearing load acting direction, a second oil groove is formed in a position adjacent to the first oil groove in an anti-rotational direction, a first oil channel and a second oil channel communicating with the first oil groove and the second oil groove, respectively, to supply oil to the first and second oil grooves from an exterior, common oil supply source are provided, a circumferential length of the second oil groove is set larger than that of the first oil groove, and a minimum value of a sectional area perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second oil channel is set smaller than that of a sectional area perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first oil channel. The compressor bearing of such a configuration is small in load induced by oil pressure and exhibits an outstanding rotor shaft cooling effect. |
| US07762720B1 |
Fabrication of miniature fiber-optic temperature sensors
A method of coupling a silica fiber and a sapphire fiber includes providing a silica fiber having a doped core and a cladding layer, with the doped core having a prescribed diameter, providing a sapphire fiber having a diameter less than the doped core, placing an end of the sapphire fiber in close proximity to an end of the silica fiber, applying a heat source to the end of silica fiber and introducing the end of sapphire fiber into the heated doped core of the silica fiber to produce a coupling between the silica and sapphire fibers. |
| US07762715B2 |
Cavitation generator
A method and device are provided for mixing and manipulating fluids in a multi-stage flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation system. The system comprises a cylindrical device having a flowpath with a multi-jet nozzle, spiral guides, a vortex generator and an atomizing cone disposed sequentially therein to induce cavitational features in a fluidic mixture. The sequential elements are designed to induce and dissipate the cavitational features in a multi-stage treatment process. |
| US07762710B2 |
Structure in the outer enveloping shells of christmas lamps
The present invention is to provide a structure improvement in the outer enveloping shells of Christmas lamps, which is characterized in that the outer enveloping shell is co-assembled by sleeved objects with different colors or different shell veins and formed an integrated outer shell. After being inserted, assembled and clip-fit in the lamp stand set with a LED lamp, it is then assembled and connected with an integrating stand set with the power line to form a complete Christmas lamp efficiently and practically. |
| US07762704B2 |
Optimized distribution of light extraction from an edge lit light source
An edge-lit panel features extractor patterns that produce uniform illumination. The effective density of extractor pattern pixels is adjusted to achieve uniform illumination. A method of adjusting the effective pixel density of extractor pattern pixels to achieve uniform illumination entails adjusting areas of darkness of a grayscale image, then producing a binary image by dithering the grayscale image, and applying an extractor pattern corresponding to the binary image to a surface of the panel. The extractor pixels correspond to pixels of the binary image derived from a dithered grayscale image, with the darkness of the grayscale image increasing with distance from the light source. Effective pixel density is increased to compensate for attenuated output in dim areas. By adjusting gray shading darkness of a grayscale image, pixel density can be adjusted to achieve uniform light emission. The extractor pixels may be applied using a radiation curable ink, which can be used in high speed inkjet printers that can achieve production speeds. The resulting print is waterproof, embossed and vibrant. |
| US07762694B2 |
Lighting device for vehicle and method of manufacturing the same
In a lighting device for a vehicle including a reflector in which an aluminum deposited layer is formed on a surface of a resin member, the resin member is molded through a resin obtained by adding, to a crystalline resin, a filler having a size smaller than a wavelength of a visible light, and a smooth surface and a fine concavo-convex surface are mixed into a surface of the reflector (the resin member) which is molded. The aluminum deposited layer is directly deposited on the surface of the resin, and the smooth surface is formed as a mirror finished surface and the fine concavo-convex surface is formed as a semiglossy surface. As compared with a case in which the reflector is constituted by only the simple mirror finished surface, the semiglossy surface designed to have a proper area is present so that a sense of gloss can be suppressed as a whole and a sense of high quality can be given. |
| US07762693B2 |
Lamp assembly
A lamp assembly (10) is provided. The lamp assembly includes a lamp cover (12) having a first end (120) and an opposite second end (122). The lamp cover tapers from the second end to the first end. A hydrophobic coating (128) is formed on and covers an outer surface of the lamp cover. A light source (16) is received in the lamp cover. |
| US07762690B2 |
LED lamp having an improved waterproofing structure
An LED lamp includes a heat sink, and a plurality of LED modules attached to the heat sink. The heat sink includes a base and a plurality of fins extending from the base. The LED modules each include a substrate plate thermally attached to the base of the heat sink and a plurality of LEDs mounted on the substrate plate. A housing includes a frame surrounding the base of the heat sink, and cooperates with the heat sink to define a first cavity between the frame and the base of the heat sink. A first waterproof gasket is received in the first cavity and surrounds the base of the heat sink. A hood covers over the LEDs of the LED modules and contacts the frame of the housing. A second cavity is defined among the hood, the frame of the housing and the body. A second waterproof gasket is received in the second cavity. |
| US07762687B2 |
Light source device
A light source device includes a lampshade, a lamp, a cover, a first electrical wire, a second electrical wire, and a metallic clamping element. The lampshade includes an outer sidewall surface, an inner sidewall surface, and a light exit. An electrical connector is located on the outer sidewall surface of the lampshade. The lamp is contained in the lampshade. The cover covers the light exit. One end of the first electrical wire is electrically connected to the electrical connector and another end is connected to the metallic clamping element. One end of the second electrical wire is electrically connected to the lamp and another end is connected to the metallic clamping element, thereby electrically connecting the first electrical wire to the second electrical wire. |
| US07762686B2 |
Lamp adjuster
A lamp adjuster for adjusting the aim of a headlamp. The adjuster includes a housing having a first adjustment point, a gear having a second adjustment point, and an output shaft disposed at least partially within and functionally engaging the gear. Movement of the output shaft can be effected using either the first adjustment point or the second adjustment point. The adjuster can also include a clutching feature. |
| US07762675B2 |
System and method for compensating for spoke light
The disclosed embodiments relate to a system and method for compensating for spoke light in a video unit. More specifically, there is provided a method comprising measuring a first light level during a non-spoke time of a color wheel to generate a non-spoke light level; and setting a spoke light compensation value based on the measured non-spoke light level. There is also provided a video unit comprising a light source configured to generate a first light level during a non-spoke time of a color wheel, a photodiode assembly configured to measure the first light level to generate a non-spoke light level, and a processor configured to set a spoke light compensation value based on the non-spoke light level. |
| US07762672B2 |
Data presentation apparatus and operation method of terminal
A data presentation apparatus having a function to generate a pointer image pointing a position in a presentation image is provided and includes: an image transmission section that transmits an image data of the presentation image to a terminal; a receiver that receives a control signal to determine a display position of the pointer image in the presentation image, the control signal being transmitted from the terminal; and an image generation section that generates an image data of a composite image based on the control signal, the composite image including the presentation image and the pointer image displayed in the presentation image. |
| US07762671B2 |
Projector apparatus, display output method and display output program
To provide a projector apparatus capable of giving attention stably and clearly to a specific area within an image projected and displayed on a screen, and to provide a display output method and display output program of the apparatus. For that purpose, the projector apparatus for projecting and displaying an image on a screen comprises an input section which accepts an indication of a specific area within the projected and displayed image; and an image processor that subjects a specific area and/or an other area within the image to image processing for emphasizing the specific area, the other area being an area other than the specific area in the image. |
| US07762667B2 |
Automatic lens design and manufacturing system
The present invention provides a method for designing and making a customized ophthalmic lens, such as a contact lens or an intraocular lens, capable of correcting high-order aberrations of an eye. The posterior surface of the customized contact lens is designed to accommodate the corneal topography of an eye. The design of the customized ophthalmic lens is evaluated and optimized in an optimizing routine using a computational model eye that reproduces the aberrations and corneal topography of an eye. The present invention also provides a system and method for characterizing the optical metrology of a customized ophthalmic lens that is designed to correct aberrations of an eye. Furthermore, the present invention provides a business model and method for placing an order for a pair of customized ophthalmic lenses. |
| US07762660B2 |
Clip for releasably attaching clip-on accessory to eyeglasses
A customizable clip-on accessory for spectacles includes a pair of auxiliary lenses, and clasps for engaging the lenses to join them to a bridge member and to releasably engage the spectacles. The clasps include a pair of parallel posts engagable by a fastener member having a pair of cylindrical lugs with bores extending therethrough to receive the posts in permanent fashion. The lens is drilled with hole to accept the lugs, and the posts are inserted through the bores and trimmed. A tongue extends from each clasp, and may be bent and trimmed to engage the periphery of the spectacles. Alternatively, the tongue may have a tab end that engages a bracket member provided with spaced apart flanges to engage the periphery of the spectacles. The bracket member may also be used with a clamping fastener that has a toothed edge to engage an edge portion of the auxiliary lens. |
| US07762657B2 |
Inkjet ink, processing liquid for inkjet ink, ink set for inkjet ink, ink tank for inkjet ink, inkjet recording method and inkjet recording apparatus
An ink set for an inkjet of the present invention comprises an ink and a processing liquid, wherein at least one of the ink and the processing liquid contains a water-soluble non-linear polymer. The non-linear polymer has at least one selected from the group consisting of a branched structure, a cross linking structure and a mesh structure in a molecule. |
| US07762656B2 |
Method for preventing nozzle contamination during warm-up
A method of operating a print head comprises heating the print head from a first temperature below a melting temperature of the phase change ink to a second temperature above the melting temperature. The print head has a nozzle plate with plurality of nozzles for ejecting the phase change ink onto an ink receiver. A first pressure is applied to an interior of the print head as the temperature of the print head increases from the first temperature to the second temperature. The first pressure is configured to prevent phase change ink from entering into the print head through the nozzles of the print head. The first pressure is removed from the print head in response to the print head being at approximately the second temperature. |
| US07762652B2 |
Print engine with ink storage modules incorporating collapsible bags
A print engine is provided for an inkjet printer unit. The print engine includes a cradle unit and a replaceable cartridge unit to be releasably received within the cradle unit. The cartridge unit includes an elongate body defining a row of cavities. An ink storage module assembly includes a plurality of ink storage modules received within the cavities. Each ink storage module includes a collapsible ink storage bag extending between a pair of plates. A printhead assembly is mounted to the body and includes an ink ejection integrated circuit (IC) connected to receive ink from the ink storage modules. |
| US07762643B2 |
Image forming apparatus, image forming program, image forming method, data generating apparatus, data generating program, data generating method, and recording medium with the program recorded therein
In an image forming method employing an inkjet technique, when a dot is formed by the use of a normal nozzle and an abnormal nozzle neighboring to the abnormal nozzle, binary data are corrected so as not to form the dot by the use of the abnormal nozzle and the binary data are also corrected so as to form a compensation dot, which has a color different from a color used by the abnormal nozzle, in the vicinity of a dot forming position by the abnormal nozzle. Thereby, the white stripe and the deep-colored stripe generated due to the flight bending phenomenon are almost invisible. |
| US07762638B2 |
Methods and apparatus for ink delivery to nanolithographic probe systems
Inkwells adapted for use in direct-write nanolithography and other applications including use of wells, channels, and posts. The wells can possess a geometry which matches the geometry of tips which are dipped into the inkwells. The channels can be open or closed. Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity can be used to control ink flow. SEM can be used to characterize the inkwells. Ink flow can be monitored with video. Hydrophobic material layers can be used to prevent cross contamination. Microsyringes can be used to fill reservoirs. Satellite reservoirs can be used to prevent bubble formation. |
| US07762637B2 |
Sliding guide rail system for a drawer
A sliding guide rail system for slidably opening and closing a drawer within an article of furniture or other equipment, the system comprises a mounting bracket (10) for fixing the system to the article of furniture, a fixed guide (20) mounted on the mounting bracket, an intermediate rail (30) and a pull-out guide (40). The fixed (20) and pull-out guides (40) each have a slidably movable housing, a first slidable housing (50) enabling the intermediate rail (30) to be slidable on the fixed guide (20) and a second slidable housing (50′) enabling the pull-out guide (40) to be in turn slidable on the intermediate rail (30). Each of the fixed guide (20), intermediate rail (30) and pull-out guide (40) have stops (60) disposed thereon for limiting the sliding movement of the first (50) and second slidable housings (50′), wherein a resiliently deformable damping member (52, 52′) is located in a respective chamber (51) provided at each longitudinal end of the first and second slidable housings. The damping member (52, 52′) has a buffer portion that projects out of and beyond its chamber (51) for engaging with a stop (60) at the travel limit of the slidable housing (50, 50′), the chamber being oversized relative to the portion of the damping member disposed within the chamber whereby the chamber accommodates expansion of the damping member when it is deformed by impact with the stop. |
| US07762635B2 |
Cabinet for first-aid products
A cabinet (1) for first-aid products with an illustrated array of products distributed over and visible from a front side of the cabinet where the products can be easily grasped. The cabinet (1) includes a cabinet body (7) and two doors (2,3). A first door (2) to an inner space (4) of the cabinet (1) can be locked, the first door (2) includes openings (5) disposed to enable first-aid products to be taken out through the door (2). A second door (3) which is not lockable, is arranged on the outside of the first door (2) and the space (4) is intended to accommodate a store of first-aid products. |
| US07762631B2 |
Distributed power train operation responsive to an unexpected brake pipe fluid flow condition
A method of propagating a brake pipe braking command along a fluid carrying brake pipe (14) interconnecting members of a transportation system, the transportation system comprising a communication system (24) for exchanging information between a controlling member of the system and controlled members of the system includes identifying an unexpected brake pipe fluid flow condition at a first controlled member (e.g. 12) of the transportation system inconsistent with a communication system braking command issued by a controlling member of the transportation system. The method also includes disabling an ability of the first controlled member to control a brake pipe flow so that a brake pipe braking command issued by the controlling member is propagated along a brake pipe to a second controlled member of the transportation system downstream of the first controlled member with reduced brake pipe fluid flow interference from the first controlled member. |
| US07762630B2 |
Motor vehicle seat
The invention relates to a motor vehicle seat comprising a base frame for attachment to a motor vehicle and also comprising a seat frame and a backrest frame which are adjustably attached to the base frame and are compulsorily coupled by a synchronisation device in such a way that, during a movement of the backrest frame relative to the base frame, a compulsory pivoting movement of the seat frame takes place. The synchronisation device is designed for a non-proportional pivoting movement of the seat frame during a movement of the backrest frame. |
| US07762624B2 |
Openable vehicle roof
The invention relates to an openable vehicle roof which comprises at least one cover element (18) which is guided in lateral guiding rails (20B), by means of which said roof opening can be selectively closed or at least partially opened, and an anti-blocking device which guides along the guiding rails (20B). In order to offer active anti-blocking protection for vehicle passengers, the anti-blocking devices are formed, respectively, by a strip-shaped switching device (28) which interacts with respective guiding rail (20B) and which is connected to the control element of a cover element drive. |
| US07762623B2 |
Vehicle roof with at least two cover elements
The invention relates to a vehicle roof with two cover elements (14, 16), a front one of which can be deployed and a rear one of which serves as the sliding cover, can be lowered under the stationary vehicle roof and displaced. An embodiment of the invention relates to an actuating mechanism of a drive slide which interacts with a deployment lever in order to swivel the front cover element (14), said lever being hinged to a support of the front cover element (14). The deployment movement of the deployment lever is supported by a spring. According to another aspect of the invention, the actuating mechanism comprises a slide unit which comprises one control track each for the front cover element (14) and for the rear cover element (16). The control tracks are configured in such a manner that the displacement of the slide unit in the direction of the vehicle roof, starting from a closed position of both cover elements (14, 16), first results in both cover elements (14, 16) being deployed, a continuous displacement of the slide unit in the same direction results in the rear cover element (16) being swung back and lowered and in the rear cover element (16) being retracted. |
| US07762621B2 |
Third row seat for truck cabin
A vehicle includes a cabin and a bed. A first row seat and a second row seat are provided in the cabin, and a dividing wall separates the cabin and the bed. A third-row seat is mounted to the dividing wall, and the dividing wall is pivotable to deploy the third-row seat from a stowed position in the cabin to a deployed position in the bed. |
| US07762620B2 |
Vehicle body side structure
A vehicle body side structure is provided in which a load transmission member has a lateral inboard portion and a load-receiving member has a lateral outward portion facing the lateral inboard portion of the load transmission member. The lateral inboard portion and the lateral outward portion are configured to transmit loads, applied on a vehicle door in multiple directions from an inner door auxiliary member to a crossmember. Accordingly, the load applied to a location offset from the load transmission member and the load applied on the vehicle door in the direction oblique to the lateral direction of the vehicle are effectively transmitted to the crossmember (vehicle body) without substantial reduction of the road transmission rate. Thus, transferring the force of an offset impact as efficiently as that of an impact that occurs on the location of the load transmission member. |
| US07762614B2 |
Glass run
A glass run includes a main body portion and a pair of seal lips. Further, the glass run is constituted by a vehicle exterior side molded member and a vehicle interior side molded member divided at a bottom portion of the main body portion. Further, the vehicle exterior side molded member and the vehicle interior side molded member include engaging portions for engaging to be integrated with each other. By integrating the vehicle exterior side molded member and the vehicle interior side molded member by the engaging portions, the vehicle exterior side molded member is restricted from being shifted to move relative to the vehicle interior side molded member in a vehicle width direction and in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle interior side molded member. |
| US07762613B2 |
Latch mechanism for convertible tops
A latch mechanism for releasably locking at least a portion of a convertible top of a motor vehicle in the closed position. The latch mechanism has a locked position in which the latch mechanism is lockingly engaged with the receiver to lock at least a portion of the top in the closed position and an unlocked position in which the latch mechanism is disengaged with the receiver and allows movement of the at least portion of the top between the closed and open positions. The latch mechanism has a memory metal element operative for actuating the latch mechanism between the locked and unlocked positions. |
| US07762605B2 |
Locking device
A spring force of a thrust spring can be determined independently of a spring force of a locking spring, reducing an operating load of an unlocking operation. A locking device includes a locking mechanism provided on one of two members to be engaged with each other, and a striker provided on the other of the two members. The locking mechanism includes a base plate, a hook, a pawl, a cam, a locking spring, a thrust spring and a canceling plate. The base plate has a recess that is capable of receiving the striker. The hook, when rotated relative to the base plate, is capable of forming a locked condition in which the striker is held between the hook and the recess of the base plate or an unlocked condition in which the hook is spaced away from the striker. The pawl is capable of rotating relative to the base plate and maintaining the hook in the locked condition. The cam is capable of further pressing the hook in the locked condition toward a locking direction. The locking spring is capable of biasing the hook and the pawl such that the hook and the pawl are stabilized in the locked condition or the unlocked condition. The thrust spring is capable of biasing the cam in a direction to press the hook. The canceling plate is rotatably supported via a shaft of the hook and is coaxially rotatable with the hook. The canceling plate has a movable range in which the canceling plate can rotate relative to the hook and has a contacting portion that is capable of contacting the striker within the movable range when the hook is in the locked condition. |
| US07762601B2 |
Vehicle container interface
A storage assembly for a vehicle includes a vehicle structure, a removable storage container and a container attachment member. The removable storage container is moveable between a retained position and a release position. The container attachment member is coupled to the vehicle structure, and the container attachment member is moveable between a first position and a second position. The container attachment member is configured to engage the storage container and retain the storage container in the retained position when the container attachment member is in the first position. The container attachment member is configured to be disengaged from the storage container for movement of the storage container between the retained and released positions when the container attachment member is in the second position. |
| US07762596B1 |
Urine sample retrieval device
Device and method for collecting animal urine including a tray mounted to an elongated handle which is at least partially hollow. The handle, at one end, is interconnected to a tray to be deployed beneath the animal in advance of urination. At its other end, the handle is configured as a hand grip. Located at a point along the handle and spaced away from the tray, is a collection bottle mount to which is connected a specimen collection bottle within direct flow connection with the tray via the partially hollow handle. The bottle and mount serve as a second handle for steadying control of the device. By tipping the handle such that the tray is raised above the handle, urine collected in the tray is drained directly to the bottle. The bottle includes a slit wafer ensuring against spillage when the bottle is removed for recapping and transport for analysis. |
| US07762592B2 |
Tube fitting for stainless steel tubing
A tube fitting that uses only two components, namely a fitting body and a fitting nut. The nut and body are adapted to be threadably coupled together by relative rotation therebetween. The nut includes an integral tube gripping ring that cooperates with a camming surface on the body when the fitting is made-up. The camming surface preferably has a steep camming angle. The ring is radially compressed against the tube outer wall to form a seal and a tight tube grip. The ring also forms a line contact-type seal against the camming surface. The ring is designed to have a hinging action and to plastically deform during pull-up to embed into the tubing for excellent tube grip, and an axially adjacent swage or collet zone that isolates any stress riser resulting from the embedding action from vibration effects. The fitting components, and particularly the ring, may be case hardened, the fitting may include a self-gauging feature to indicate sufficient pull-up to prevent excessive pull-up. Also provided is a single ferrule tube fitting that uses a steep camming surface and is at least about 3.3 times harder than the stainless steel tube end. |
| US07762591B2 |
Security document
The invention concerns a security document (7) having a first transparent region (72) in which a first transparent optical element (74) is arranged and a second region (71) in which a second opaque optical element (73) is arranged. The second opaque optical element (73) exhibits a first optical effect. The first region (72) and the second region (71) are arranged in mutually spaced relationship on a carrier (75) of the security document, in such a way that the first and second regions can be brought into mutually overlapping relationship. Upon overlap of the second optical element with the first optical element with a first spacing (26) between the first and second optical elements a second optical effect appears and upon overlap of the second optical element with the first optical element with a second spacing (25) between the first and second optical elements, which is greater than the first spacing (26), a third optical effect (51) which is different from the second optical effect appears. |
| US07762587B2 |
Body frame structure of straddle-type four wheeled vehicle
An object of the invention is to provide a body frame structure for a straddle-type four wheeled vehicle having a light weight and a high rigidity. The body frame structure included, a pair of right and left upper frame members, a pair of right and left lower frame members; a front frame member; and a pair of right and left bracket members connecting rear ends of the upper frame members and rear ends of the lower frame members. The upper frame members, the lower frame members, the front frame member and the bracket members are made of aluminum or alloy including aluminum. |
| US07762585B2 |
Gas generator
A baffle system (30) for use in a gas generating system (10). The baffle system (30) includes a plurality of adjacent plates (82a, 82b, 86), each plate of the plurality of adjacent plates having at least one through orifice formed therein. Each orifice in any given plate of the plurality of adjacent plates (82a, 82b, 86) is in fluid communication with at least one orifice in each plate adjacent the given plate so as to provide at least one gas flow path extending through the plurality of adjacent plates. A gas generating system (10) incorporating the baffle system (30), and a vehicle occupant protection system (180) incorporating the gas generating system (10), are also described. |
| US07762569B2 |
Cycle having unique balancing capabilities
A cycle is disclosed that has at least one wheel with an axle rotatably mounted to a pair of opposing support plates. A seat is mounted to an upper end of an inverted Y-shaped seat support frame that includes two lower ends each pivotally mounted at a seat pivot to one of the support plates. A handlebar is mechanically coupled to each support plate with the handlebar being forward of the axle. In use, a user may balance on the cycle by manipulating the distance between the handlebar and the seat, facilitating the fine adjustment of the center of gravity of the cycle over the wheel. |
| US07762568B2 |
Stiffening device
The stiffening device of the present invention is provided between left and right shock absorber support portions formed in a vehicle body, and includes a left side shaft and a right side shaft fixed to the left and right shock absorber support portions, respectively, and a rotation allowing portion that connects the left side shaft and right side shaft in a vehicle width direction central portion of the vehicle body, and allows the left side shaft and right side shaft to rotate. Fixing locations in which the left side shaft and right side shaft are fixed to the shock absorber support portions are disposed further toward a vehicle front side than the position of a rod axis of the shock absorber in the vicinity of the shock absorber support portion. |
| US07762564B2 |
Ski sledge
A description is given of a ski sledge having a swiveling front ski (1) with steering means (6), two essentially mutually parallel rear skis (2, 3) and a seat (4) connected via one or more rods (7) to the steering means, where the rear skis (2, 3) are connected to the sledge by means of a parallelogram arrangement. |
| US07762562B2 |
Vehicle attitude control apparatus
A vehicle attitude control apparatus has suspensions Sfl, Srl, Sfr, and Srr that suspend each of front-left, rear-left, front-right and rear-right wheels Wfl, Wrl, Wfr, and Wrr; electric motors 21, 22, 23 and 24 that independently drive each of four wheels; lateral acceleration sensor 31; and controller 32. The controller 32 calculates the roll angle and roll direction of a vehicle body BD by using the detected lateral acceleration. Further, the controller 32 increases or decreases the driving torques generated by the electric motors 21 to 24 by a driving torque changing amount in accordance with the calculated roll angle and roll direction. With the increase or decrease in the driving torques generated by the electric motors 21 to 24 by the driving torque changing amount, downward force is generated on the vehicle body moving up upon the vehicle roll (at respective instant centers determined by the suspensions at the side where the vehicle body moves up), and upward force is generated on the vehicle body moving down upon the vehicle roll (at respective instant centers determined by the suspensions at the side where the vehicle body moves down). |
| US07762560B2 |
Clamping chuck
A clamping chuck has a chuck body and clamping jaws that are shiftable in radial jaw guides. Conveying elements are radially guided in the chuck body. Lubricant is pumped into lubricating orifices, and through them to lubrication points by radial motion of the conveying elements. Each pocket has at least one pump piston in a cylinder bore of the conveying element, and is held in the pocket in so that the conveying element moves relative to the pump piston. The pump piston protrudes through the conveying element and into the radially outer region of the pocket. The tubular end portion is connected to the piston space. A first nonreturn valve is provided in the pump piston. The piston space is connected to a lubricating orifice of the chuck body, and a second nonreturn valve allows lubricant flow from the piston chamber to the lubricant conduit. |
| US07762557B2 |
Trivia game and method of play
A method of playing a trivia game includes the step of registering a plurality of players to participate in the trivia game. Then, providing a clue to the plurality of players and receiving an answer from each player participating in the trivia game. Next, eliminating players associated with an incorrect answer and allowing players associated with a correct answer to continue participating in the trivia game. The steps of providing the clue, receiving the answer and eliminating players are repeated until one of only one player who provided correct answers remains before the trivia game ended, at least one player who provided correct answers remains when the trivia game ended and all registered players have been eliminated before the trivia game ended. |
| US07762556B1 |
Apparatus for playing sports-related, table and floor games
Apparatus for playing sports-related, table and floor games includes a single sheet of material having a front surface layer defining a smooth exposed playing surface and a rear surface layer, and defines left and right center panels, a spine panel section arranged therebetween, left and right side panel sections connected to the left and right center panels respectively, and left and right longitudinal edge panels connected to the left and right side panel sections, respectively. Cuts extend through the front and rear surface layers in lateral edge portions between the longitudinal edge panels and adjacent side panel sections, and separation lines are present between the panels and panel sections to enable the panels and panel sections to pivot relative to one another to allow folding. A stabilizing structure forms walls perpendicular to the smooth playing surface to provide a playing structure. Game accessories associated with the sheet enable game-play. |
| US07762555B1 |
Device for holding and viewing playing cards
A device for holding and viewing playing cards is herein provided and discloses an apparatus that allows the viewing of playing cards that are placed down on the device for players who have limited use of their hands or would benefit from such a device. The device takes the form of an angled stand, preferably comprising approximate dimensions of four (4) inches by six (6) inches where a portion of this area is used to hold the cards face down, as placed there by a dealer or a player's assistant. The device is shielded so that adjacent players are denied the ability to view the cards. A dual mirror assembly is visible through a viewing window that is used by the player. In such a manner, players with limited or no use of their hands or arms can see their cards in an easy manner without the aid of another person. Alternate embodiments for the present device comprise different sizes to facilitate any number of playing cards required by desired card games. |
| US07762553B2 |
Form-fitting electronic game controller cover
A cover for a video game controller for precision gaming therewith, the cover being formed as a holster defined by opposing lobes for seating the respective lobes of the controller, with a central strap joined integrally on one side of the holster and fastenable around it by opposing hook and loop fastening pads. The cover is defined by one or more stretch fabric insets to impart a degree of resiliency, thereby ensuring a taught form-fitting configuration. The cover fabric is a two-layer or three-layer sandwich with faux leather exterior and optional padding. The combination of the elastic inset(s) and adjustable fold-over strap afford a snug tailored fit for precision gaming with Xbox360™, Nintendo Wii™ and PlayStation 3™ controllers, among others, either cable or wireless versions. |
| US07762552B2 |
Movable gate with fluid damper for directing media sheets within an image forming apparatus
The present application is directed to devices and methods for directing media sheets moving along a media path within an image forming apparatus. In one embodiment, a gate is positioned in proximity to the media path. The gate may include an elongated shape that extends across at least a section of the media path. A fluid damper may be operatively connected to the gate and may include a shaft and a chamber that holds fluid. The shaft is rotationally positioned with a first section within the chamber and a second section extending outward from the chamber. Rotation of the shaft in a first direction may force the fluid within the chamber to move relative to the body and cause the gate to move to a first position in the media path to direct the media sheets towards a first part of the media path. Rotation of the shaft in a second direction may force the fluid within the chamber to move relative to the body and cause the gate to move to a second position to direct the media sheets towards a second part of the media path. |
| US07762551B1 |
Paper feeding module and multi-function peripheral having the same
A multi-function peripheral includes a main body and a paper feeding module which includes a paper outlet structure, a tray and a gate. The paper outlet structure is disposed at the main body and has a first paper outlet and a second paper outlet below the first paper outlet. The tray is disposed movably up and down at the paper outlet structure, so as to support papers fed out from the paper outlet structure. The gate is pivoted at the paper outlet structure and near the second paper outlet. When the papers are fed out from the first paper outlet, the tray is below the first paper outlet and the gate covers the second paper outlet. When the papers are fed out from the second paper outlet, the tray is below the second paper outlet and the gate does not cover the second paper outlet. |
| US07762545B2 |
Image formation apparatus
An image formation apparatus includes a paper supply section, a feeding section, a cam, a baseplate and an arm portion. The paper supply section is withdrawably mounted at a main body of the image formation apparatus. The feeding section is provided at the image formation apparatus main body and feeds a sheet. The cam is provided at the image formation apparatus main body and rotates in conjunction with the feeding section. The baseplate is provided at the paper supply section and is urgeable the sheet toward the feeding section. The arm portion is swingably provided at the paper supply section. When the paper supply section is installed at the image formation apparatus main body, the arm portion swings with rotation of the cam together with the feeding section and, via the resilient member, the arm portion urges the baseplate toward the feeding section. |
| US07762544B2 |
Paper sheet feeding device
A paper sheet feeding device for sequentially feeding, to a conveyance path, mail items simultaneously received includes a suction mechanism provided adjacent to a pickup position. The suction mechanism includes a chamber having an opening opposed to the pickup position, a guide plate provided at the opening of the chamber, and two projections vertically arranged on the surface of the guide plate. When air is drawn from the pickup position through a plurality of suction holes formed in the guide plate, the leading one of the mail items closest to the pickup position is drawn to the pickup position, and is curved between the two projections. A handling nozzle blows air into the space that is formed between the leading mail item and a subsequent mail item when the leading mail item is curved. |
| US07762543B2 |
Automatic document feeder and image reading device
An automatic document feeder includes a document tray, an output tray on which the document for which image reading is finished is placed, a roller applying carrying force to the document by rotating and contacting the document, and a movable ejection flap. The ejection flap is movable between a first position where the document for which image reading is finished is sunk into a position between the output tray and a bottom of a document already stacked on the output tray and a second position where the document is ejected on the output tray without being sunk into the position between the output tray and the bottom of the stacked document. The automatic document feeder also includes a switching unit to switch between a first motion of transmitting driving force of a driving source to the movable ejection flap and a second motion of transmitting driving force to the roller. |
| US07762538B2 |
Gatherer stitcher with variable chain pitch and method for adapting an endless gatherer chain to a format of a product
A gatherer stitcher includes an endless gatherer chain for gathering and transporting folded sheets astride the chain. The gatherer chain has chain roof segments and driving elements being adjustable in position. In an inactive position, a driving element that can be folded forms part of the roof of the gatherer chain and, in another, active position, projects out of the roof of the gatherer chain transversely relative to the conveying direction. The driving element can be driven by a control device. A method for adapting the endless gatherer chain to a format of a product is also provided. |
| US07762532B2 |
Load equalizing rope termination and method
A load equalizing rope termination serves to prevent a load imbalance between a pair of rope leads of a rope termination. The rope termination includes an end section such as an end loop and the pair of rope leads attached to a pair of rope ends. A rope termination fitting includes a base support member over which the end section is supported, and a pair of load equalizing support members disposed upstream of the base support member and over which the rope ends are supported. The engagement between the rope ends and the equalizing support members prevents a load imbalance of the rope leads. |
| US07762531B2 |
Calibrated mechanical winch and method of manufacture
A ratchet-driven mechanical winch that is adapted to measure the force applied to a cable, wire, or other tether through the operation of Hooke's Law. The device operates by compressing a pair of linear springs as increasing force is applied to the cable, wire, or other tether. |
| US07762528B2 |
Drain valve for pallet-type container
A drain valve used on an at least partially dielectric container has a valve housing made of electrically nonconductive plastic, fixed to the container, and forming a passage opening into the container so that fluent contents of the container can flow out of the container through the passage. A valve body formed at least partially of an electrically conductive material is movable in the passage between a closed position blocking flow through the passage and an open position permitting flow through the passage. An actuating element outside the housing is connected to the body for shifting same between its positions. |
| US07762527B2 |
Vacuum valve
A vacuum valve comprises a valve body with a valve opening, a valve plate which is adjustable from an open position, in which it releases the valve opening, to an intermediate position, in which it covers the valve opening but is lifted from the valve seat, into a closed position in which it contacts the valve seat, and from the closed position to the intermediate position into the open position, a valve rod carrying the valve plate, a transverse drive unit by which the valve plate can be displaced in a transverse adjusting direction extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the valve opening, a longitudinal drive unit by which the valve plate can be displaced in a longitudinal adjusting direction extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the valve opening and opposite the longitudinal adjusting direction, and a guide device by which the transverse drive unit is guided so as to be displaceable relative to the valve body parallel to the longitudinal adjusting direction. The transverse drive unit is displaced relative to the valve body parallel to the longitudinal adjusting direction when the valve plate is adjusted from its intermediate position to its closed position and from its closed position to its intermediate position. |
| US07762520B2 |
Servo valve for a vacuum system
The invention provides a servo valve which is operable in vacuum systems and can be switched between an open and a closed state even by use of low forces. For that purpose, the valve has a closure member (4) moving between the open and a closed position under influence of a difference between a control pressure of a control chamber (13) and the pressures of the intake (2) and outlet (3), respectively. The control chamber is in constant fluid communication with the intake, and in adjustable fluid communication with the outlet to influence the control pressure mainly by the intake pressure and the outlet pressure depending on the adjustable fluid communication. The invention further provides a vacuum system with such a servo valve. |
| US07762519B2 |
Supporting device with good usability for electronic apparatus and electronic apparatus
For installing an apparatus body of an electronic apparatus at a standing state on a supporting surface, the supporting device includes a leg and support. The leg is rotatably provided on a back surface of the apparatus body at the standing state and is used for holding the apparatus body supported by the supporting surface. The support is rotatably provided on the back surface and engaged with the leg for defining an angle of the leg with respect to the back surface. The leg and the support are foldable in substantially parallel to the back surface without overlapping with each other. |
| US07762513B2 |
Display screen turning apparatus
A display screen turning apparatus includes a base portion for placing a display screen portion thereon, a transmission gear portion for transmitting driving force of a driving source arranged inside the base portion, a display screen support member supporting the display screen portion rotatably in a horizontal plane and a vertical plane, a rack plate arranged on the base portion and including a rack gear meshed with the transmission gear portion in a horizontal direction, and a coupling portion rotatably coupling the rack plate in the horizontal plane with respect to the display screen support member. The display screen support member is rotated in the anteroposterior direction with respect to the vertical plane by a prescribed angle through the coupling portion coupled to the rack plate following reciprocation of the rack plate in the horizontal plane with normal and reverse rotation of the driving source. |
| US07762511B1 |
Display hanger for non-prescription reading glasses and case
A hanger system for holding glasses and a case includes a hanger made from a thin web. A flexible strip is connected to the main body of the web at a hinge point where the strip flexes away from the body. The strip is connected to an arm of the glasses with a fastener, such as a tie wrap. A portion of the body slidably engages the case, wherein the body is located substantially inside the case and the flexible strip is flexed away from the body at the hinge point and located outside the case. An upper edge of the case is located at the hinge point such that the body is inside and the strip is outside the case. The pair of arms opens to accommodate a user trying on the glasses with the case attached. |
| US07762509B2 |
Gas turbine engine systems involving rotatable annular supports
Gas turbine engine systems involving rotatable annular supports are provided. In this regard, a representative support assembly for a gas turbine engine includes: a rotatable member having a first end located about a first annulus; and a stationary member located about a second annulus; the first end of the rotatable member being rotatably coupled with the stationary member, with at least a portion of the first annulus being coextensive with at least a portion of the second annulus, the first end being operative to rotate locally with respect to a corresponding portion of the stationary member. |
| US07762508B2 |
Fixing structure of a rod member for use in shower curtains
A fixing structure of a rod member for use in shower curtains comprises a holder, a connecting member and two cover pieces screwed at the end portions of the holder, wherein the holder includes a fixing groove formed therein and a gap, the width of which is less than the diameter of the fixing grove, arranged at one side thereof, and includes a connecting member axially disposed in the fixing groove thereof and having pivotal shafts mounted at two end portions thereof, and having an insertion notch for inserting a rod member therein secured on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and includes the cover pieces screwed at two end portions thereof and having axial opening in response to the pivotal shafts of the connecting member attached thereon, thereby utilizing the connecting member to fixing various types of rod members. |
| US07762504B2 |
Base for display device
A base for a display device. The base comprises a chassis, a rotational element rotatably disposed on the chassis, and an elevator joined to the rotational element. When the rotational element rotates, the elevator moves between a first position and a second position. The rotational element is a cylinder and comprises at least one inclined groove on the periphery of the cylinder. The elevator comprises at least one protrusion engaging the inclined groove. When the rotational element rotates, the protrusion slides in the inclined groove, whereby the elevator moves between the first position and the second position. |
| US07762503B2 |
Cable tie with oxygen sensor connector fastener
A one-piece cable tie includes a locking head and an attached strap, the locking head being adapted to receive and selectively engage a portion of the strap when the tie is formed into a closed loop. The cable tie additionally includes a fastener formed onto the locking head that is designed for connection with the electrical connector for an oxygen sensor for an automotive emissions control system. The fastener includes a flattened platform that is spaced away from the top surface of the locking head by an inverted T-shaped standoff, the flattened platform being sized and shaped to be slidably disposed within a corresponding slot formed in the electrical connector. A ratchet tooth is formed onto the flat top surface of the platform and is shaped to engage the electrical connector in order to retain the fastener secured within the slot in the electrical connector. |
| US07762501B2 |
Method and apparatus for improving main rotor yoke fatigue life
A method and system for optimizing rotor flapping utilizes the collective stick position and true airspeed to determine a commanded longitudinal stick position. |
| US07762499B1 |
Independent East/West thermal management system
A satellite thermal management system for dissipating excess heat generated within a satellite. The thermal management system includes a central platform for mounting heat dissipating components. A first thermal radiator panel and a second thermal radiator panel are mounted to the central platform. The first thermal radiator panel is arranged to face East when the satellite is in orbit. The second thermal radiator panel is arranged to face West when the satellite is in orbit. The first and second thermal radiator panels are thermally coupled to the central platform and are configured to radiate heat dissipated by the heat dissipating component mounted on the central platform. |
| US07762497B2 |
Automatic kitesurf release system
A device is provided which is used automatically to release the lines of a power kite or kitesurf when, under the force of the wind, the bar applies pressure on a quick release jaw clip or snap hook. According to the invention, the rear liens are fixed to the ends of the bar and to the rear ends of the wing. Moreover, the clip or snap hook is connected to the front lines which are in turn connected to the wing and to the user by the device. The device includes front lines, jaw elements belonging to the clip or snap hook; an axle comprising a shackle around which the clip or snap hook pivots; lugs belonging to the clip or snap hook; a spring; a bar having the rear lines attached to the ends thereof; and a cord which is connected to the shackle and to the kitesurfer (or user) by his/her harness. |
| US07762493B2 |
Consumable paper roll holder
A consumable roller holder is disclosed that provides a pair of arms extending from an essentially centrally located mount. A spindle is coupled to one of the arms for supporting a consumable roll and one of the arms is configured to pivot between a closed position and an opened position at which the arm is self-supporting to resist rotation of the arm toward the closed position. |
| US07762488B2 |
Electric pepper can
A pepper can includes a grinding mechanism, a rotary driving unit, and a controlling unit to make the rotary driving unit switch between its on and off states; the controlling unit includes two magnetic electricity-conducting pieces, which are electrically connected to the driving unit, and each have an elastic portion; the controlling unit includes a sealing sleeve positioned around the elastic portions, and a magnetic component capable of sliding close to the sealing sleeve; when the pepper can is in an in-use state, the magnetic component will make the elastic portions get into contact with each other owing to magnetic attraction, thus turning on the driving unit for the driving unit to drive the grinding unit to grind pepper; the elastic portions are airtightly wrapped in the sealing sleeve, and therefore can't oxidize or have dust accumulating thereon, preventing the risk of poor electrical contact existing between the elastic portions. |
| US07762487B2 |
Manually drivable food cutter
A manually drivable food cutter includes a cap with a axle journal, a blade shaft including one or more blades disposed thereon, a vessel connected to the blade shaft, a base connecting the cap and the vessel, a gear shaft set above the base, and a gear part transmitting the rotation of the cap to the blade shaft on the base, the gear part including one or more gears. The advantages of the apparatus are that it can be conveniently operated and the units do not fall apart easily. |
| US07762484B2 |
Blowing wool machine flow control
A machine is provided for distributing blowing wool from a source of compressed blowing wool. The machine is configured to discharge the blowing wool into distribution hoses. The machine including a shredding chamber having an outlet end. The shredding chamber includes a plurality of shredders configured to condition the blowing wool. A discharge mechanism is mounted at the outlet end of the shredding chamber. The discharge mechanism is configured for distributing the conditioned blowing wool from a discharge mechanism outlet end into an airstream provided by a blower. A choke is positioned between the outlet end of the shredding chamber and the discharge mechanism. The choke is configured to direct heavier clumps of blowing wool to the shredding chamber for further conditioning and configured to allow conditioned blowing wool to enter the discharge mechanism. |
| US07762482B2 |
Method for comminuting polymeric shaped articles by milling
The invention pertains to a method for comminuting a polymeric shaped article to particles having an average particle size smaller than 6 mm by using a grinding apparatus, characterized in that the shaped article prior to grinding is subjected to a milling step in a milling apparatus to substantially fully convert the shaped article into chips, after which the chips are fed into the grinding apparatus for further comminuting giving at least 25 wt. % less particles having a size less than 1 mm than obtained by the grinding step only. |
| US07762476B2 |
Spray gun with improved atomization
The present technique provides a system and method for improving atomization in a spray coating device by internally mixing and breaking up a desired coating fluid prior to atomization at a spray formation section of the spray coating device. An exemplary spray coating device of the present technique has an internal fluid breakup section comprising at least one fluid impingement orifice angled toward a fluid impingement region. In operation, the internal fluid breakup section forms one or more fluid jets, which impinge one or more surfaces or one another in the fluid impingement region. Accordingly, the impinging fluid jets substantially breakup particulate/ligaments in the coating fluid prior to atomization. The resulting spray coating has refined characteristics, such as reduced mottling. |
| US07762475B2 |
Method of spray application of monolithic refractory, spray material for use therein, and application apparatus
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for spray application of a monolithic refractory material, designed to add water to a powder material and knead the powder material during feeding. In the method and apparatus, a primary water injector 7 is arranged in a feed hose 5 extending from a spray-material supply device 1 to a distal spray nozzle 4, and a secondary water injector 8 is arranged in the feed hose at a position just before the distal spray nozzle 4. The primary water injector 7 is arranged on an upstream side of the secondary water injector 8 with a given distance therebetween. 10 to 50 mass %, preferably 15 to 40 mass %, of application water on the basis of the total application water required for the spray application is added from the primary water injector together with compression air in the form of water particles having an average particle size of 100 μm or less, to evenly wet a spray material during feeding to the extent capable of preventing the spray material from being slurried. Then, the remaining application water is injected from the secondary water injector together with compression air. The spray application method and apparatus of the present invention can achieve a high kneading effect by a low amount of application water while improving operational efficiency. |
| US07762474B2 |
Adhesion of a composite wooden member by grooving and case hardening prior to encapsulation
Coating adhesion on wooden members, such as wooden railroad crossties, is improved through use of three surface-treating techniques prior to application of the coating. The first technique involves forming grooves on the surface of the wooden article, the second technique involves exposing the wooden article to heat to reduce the moisture content of the surface of the wooden article, and the third technique involves creating incisions on the surface of the wooden article to further promote adhesion. The techniques may be advantageously used together to further enhance coating adhesion. |
| US07762472B2 |
Wireless IC device
An article package formed from, for example, an aluminum-evaporated laminated film includes a cut-out section, which has no aluminum-evaporated layer, in an edge. An electromagnetic-coupling module is disposed in the cut-out section. A wireless IC device is constituted by the electromagnetic-coupling module and an aluminum-evaporated layer of the package. A magnetic-field antenna of the electromagnetic-coupling module is coupled to the aluminum-evaporated layer of the package. The whole of the article package acts as a radiator of the antenna. |
| US07762470B2 |
RFID token with multiple interface controller
An RFID token apparatus has a connection module for interfacing with an appliance capable of communicating and interacting with remote servers and networks, a translation module for moving signals between a USB interface and a smart card interface, a processor module which may be capable of operating as a dual-interface (DI) chip; and an input/output module having at least one RF antenna and a modulator. An RFID-contactless interface according to ISO 14443 & ISO 15693 and/or NFC. A wireless interface according to ZIGBEE wireless, BLUETOOTH wireless, WLAN 802.11, UWB, USB wireless and/or any similar interface. An RFID reader apparatus has a housing; a slot for a contact or contactless fob; and a USB stick alternately protruding from the housing and retracted within the housing. |
| US07762467B2 |
Method and apparatus for use in packaging a selected number of containers
A container packaging machine includes a container handling and counting apparatus including an upstream accumulation portion and a downstream container separation and counting portion. The containers having a relatively tightly nested configuration as the containers move through the accumulation portion and having a relatively loosely nested configuration as the containers move through the container separation and counting portion where separation of the containers form distinct peaks and valleys for use in counting the containers. |
| US07762464B2 |
Control of specular reflection in imaging reader
Electro-optical reading failure to read indicia due to specular reflection in the return light captured by a solid-state imager is prevented. An illuminator illuminates the indicia during reading with illumination light directed from an illuminating light source. In one embodiment, a controller is operative for detecting saturation in a captured image, and for reducing an intensity of the illumination light upon detection of the saturation. In another embodiment, the controller captures the return light in successive frames, and causes the illumination light to illuminate the indicia only during some of the frames. In yet another embodiment, the controller turns the illumination light on and off at a flash rate, and signals a user by changing the flash rate upon detection of the saturation to move a housing that supports the imager, illuminator and controller. |
| US07762461B2 |
Remotely-alterable wireless electronic display device employing an electronic ink layer integrated within a stacked-layer architecture, including an activation grid matrix layer and transmitting and receiving antenna layers
A remotely-alterable electronic-ink based display device employing an addressable display assembly including a layer of electronic ink including a bi-stable non-volatile imaging material. The device includes an integrated circuit layer having a storage element for storing instructions, programs and data, and a programmed processor in electrical communication with the addressable display assembly and an antenna structure. A signal transmitting layer transmits signals from the antenna structure to the remote activator module. A signal receiving layer receives electromagnetic signals from the remote activator module, using the antenna structure. An on-board battery power layer, operably connected to the integrated circuit layer, supplies electrical power the integrated circuit layer, which is responsive to electromagnetic signals received from the remote activator module by the antenna layer and the signal receiving layer. The addressable display assembly is responsive to output signals generated by the programmed processor, to display the determined graphical indicia. The antenna layer, integrated circuit layer, signal transmitting layer, signal receiving layer, on-board battery power layer are arranged and stacked together behind and within the spatial extent of the addressable display assembly so as to form the remotely-alterable electronic-ink based display device having a stacked-layer construction. |
| US07762453B2 |
Method of providing information via a printed substrate with every interaction
A method of providing information to a user via a printed substrate. The substrate comprises user information and coded data. The coded data is indicative of a region identity associated with the substrate and of a plurality of locations on the substrate. The method comprises the steps of: receiving interaction data indicative of the region identity and a position of a sensing device; identifying and retrieving a page description corresponding to the printed substrate using the region identity; determining whether the sensing device is positioned within a zone of a hyperlink on the substrate; and (i) if the sensing device is positioned within the zone of the hyperlink: sending a hyperlink URI or a hyperlinked resource corresponding to the hyperlink to the user; or (ii) if the sensing device is positioned outside the zone of the hyperlink: generating a query expression, forming a request and sending search results to the user. |
| US07762449B2 |
Bond head for heavy wire bonder
A bonding apparatus for bonding a length of wire comprises a first module which is drivable along a linear axis towards and away from a bonding point and a second module slidably mounted to the first module. A wire cutter is mounted to the first module and a bonding tool is mounted to the second module. A coupling mechanism is operative to lock the second module in fixed relative position to the first module, and to unlock the second module from its fixed relative position to the first module so that the second module is slidable relative to the first module in directions parallel to the linear axis. |
| US07762447B2 |
Multiple pass and multiple layer friction stir welding and material enhancement processes
Processes for friction stir welding, typically for comparatively thick plate materials using multiple passes and multiple layers of a friction stir welding tool. In some embodiments a first portion of a fabrication preform and a second portion of the fabrication preform are placed adjacent to each other to form a joint, and there may be a groove adjacent the joint. The joint is welded and then, where a groove exists, a filler may be disposed in the groove, and the seams between the filler and the first and second portions of the fabrication preform may be friction stir welded. In some embodiments two portions of a fabrication preform are abutted to form a joint, where the joint may, for example, be a lap joint, a bevel joint or a butt joint. In some embodiments a plurality of passes of a friction stir welding tool may be used, with some passes welding from one side of a fabrication preform and other passes welding from the other side of the fabrication preform. |
| US07762443B2 |
Gas combustion type driving tool
When gas is explosively burnt within a combustion chamber, a striking piston is impulsively driven to drive out a fastener from a nose portion. A gas tube is provided between the combustion chamber and a feed cylinder which accommodates a feed piston that reciprocally moves a feed claw engaged with and disengaged from connected fasteners to a nail feed direction for feeding to the nose portion side and an evacuation direction in opposite thereto. A check valve having a restriction hole is disposed on the way of the gas tube so as to be opened and closed. The check valve is normally urged by a spring to a closed direction and opens against the force of the spring by the gas pressure from the combustion chamber. |
| US07762442B2 |
Control mechanism for pneumatic nail guns
In a controlling mechanism for pneumatic nailer, the pneumatic nailer includes a leaf spring, a trigger, a trigger valve and a safety rod attached to a main body of the nailer. The control mechanism includes a control valve and a connecting rod. The control vale includes a valve plug adjacent to the safety rod. The connecting rod is engaged with the valve plug and the safety rod. The connecting rod extends to a position that is capable of being pressed by the leaf spring. The connecting rod is configured for driving the valve plug and the safety rod to move downwardly when the leaf spring press thereof, thereby controlling the pressurized air to drive the nail gun. As such, the valve plug can move in to a position that can to control the nail hitting action of the nail gun in advance so the stability of control increases. |
| US07762440B2 |
Ergonomic duty belt
An ergonomic duty belt having a pliable outer covering, a semi-rigid frame member configured to form a semi-conically shaped section when placed about the waist of a user and to conform to the shape of a user's body. This semi conical shape provides for increased ergonomic comfort and decreased pain and discomfort to the wearer of the belt. This duty belt also has an accessory attachment system comprised of generally horizontally extending track portions as well as generally vertically oriented vertical plates. A variety of attachments having attachment portions configured to attach to the track sections and to these vertically oriented plates as well as to a traditional duty belt connect accessories to the duty belt. |
| US07762437B2 |
Liquid container and lid for same
A container for liquids and a lid for the same are shown and described. The disclosed embodiments incorporate a container and a lid, the lid having: a base removably, sealably coupled to the container; a mouth adapted to facilitate drinking and/or pouring liquid out of the container; and a valve member positioned therebetween. The valve member is rotatable between an open orientation in which an aperture in the valve member aligns with openings in the base and mouth, and a closed orientation in which the aperture does not align with one or both of the openings. A handle/actuator can be used to manipulate the valve member, and can be oriented to function as a handle for the container when the valve member is in the closed configuration, and to be moved out of the user's way when the valve member is in the open orientation. |
| US07762436B2 |
Metering valve and device for dispensing a preferably cosmetic liquid
A metering valve (2) and a device (1) provided with it for metered dispensing of a preferably cosmetic liquid (3) and a process for producing such a metering valve and a use of such a metering valve. The metering valve preferably has a sealing element (14) which is injection molded onto the valve element (6) or a valve housing (7) or attached in some other way so that simple and economical production by injection molding is enabled. Optimum sealing is achieved in that the sealing element, at least in sections, is made at least annular or sleeve-shaped, seals radially with the inlet valve closed, and is supported either radially inside or outside. |
| US07762432B2 |
Hydration system for use with a pack
A pack with a hydration system is disclosed. The hydration system includes a reservoir and a hose. The reservoir comprises a front side and a rear side that maintain a fixed cross section as liquid is filled and/or drained from the reservoir. Also, as the reservoir empties, the rear side contracts towards the front side, which displaces the center of mass of the reservoir closer to a wearer's back. |
| US07762427B2 |
Pump dispensing mechanism
A fluid dispenser includes a container having a body portion and an upwardly extending cylindrical wall. The body portion is suitable for containing a fluid. A pump dispenser is connected to the container at the upwardly extending cylindrical wall and includes an actuator head with a spout, a stem connected to the actuator head, and a handle connected to the stem. The handle has at least one first depression member and at least one other depression member. The handle is depressed to withdraw at least a portion of the fluid from the container and dispense at least a portion of the fluid at the spout. |
| US07762426B2 |
Seal for dispensing container having dispensing opening
A package having a dispensing opening. The opening has a periphery. The package and or opening periphery may have a non-circular cross section. The opening is covered by a removable lid, having an interference fit. The amount of interference varies around the periphery of the opening. |
| US07762425B2 |
Vacuum container apparatus used for manufacturing semiconductor devices and lid apparatus for same
A lid apparatus for opening/closing an opening of a main body includes a lid with working and back faces. An arm attaches the lid to the main body to be operable for opening/closing. The arm includes a first axis pivotally supporting the arm on the main body around the opening, and a second axis swingably supporting the back face of the lid on the arm. The second axis is located between the gravity center of the lid and the first axis. A regulatory member intervenes between the arm and the back face of the lid to set the working face of the lid in parallel with the opening. |
| US07762418B1 |
Garbage can with weighted base
A garbage can unit with weighted base comprises a garbage can, a housing, a wheel assembly, and a T-shaped handle attached to the housing. The can is made cylindrical and provided with a flange at its upper peripheral edge and a pair of handles integrally formed on diametrically opposite sides of the can. The housing is made in the form of a parallelepiped, with a bulged bottom portion, a cylindrical recess being made in the housing to receive the can. The bulged bottom portion of the housing is made hollow and provided with a closeable inlet having a plug and located at a front side of the bulged portion to allow filling an inner space of the bulged bottom portion with filler. The wheel assembly includes a pair of wheels on a common axle attached to a rear side of the bulged portion. |
| US07762417B2 |
Modular reusable vehicle shipping crate
A shipping crate for shipping objects such as all-terrain vehicles and personal water-crafts. The shipping crate includes a top frame structure and a bottom frame structure. The crate may include an extension removably connectable to the bottom frame structure. The crate may include at least one pivotally mounted leg. |
| US07762414B2 |
Closure device for a fluid product reservoir
The invention relates to a closure device (100; 200; 300), for fitting to an opening (41) of a fluid product reservoir (4), said device being embodied in a monobloc form by injection/molding of plastic material and comprising a fixing body (110; 210; 310) for cooperation with the opening on the reservoir to produce a sealed fixing, a distribution duct (120; 220; 320), forming an outlet passage (121; 221; 321) for the fluid product contained within the reservoir, said duct forming a distribution opening (122; 222; 322), a closing body (13; 23; 33), for sealing said duct, said closing body being connected to the distribution duct (120; 220; 320) by means of at least one link of material (132; 232; 332), designed to break on the first withdrawal of the closing body. The invention is characterized in that said closing body (130; 23; 33) comprises a sealing part (131; 231; 234; 331; 334), said sealing part, before sealing, leaves the distribution opening free and, after sealing, closes the distribution opening (122; 222; 322) in a sealed manner. |
| US07762408B2 |
Equipment rack
An equipment rack system, in accordance with one embodiment, comprising an outer rack support tube; a first receiving member coupled to the outer support tube; an inner locking tube positioned within the outer support tube, the inner locking tube including a first tube latching member; and a first equipment shaft block adapted to fit with the first receiving member, the first equipment shaft block including a latching slot that engages with the first tube latching member when the inner locking tube is in a locked position. |
| US07762406B2 |
Folding shoe rack
A modular folding shoe rack includes first and second side rails; first and second arms pivotably connected with the side rails at a first end of the arms; a first crossbar connected with the opposite ends of the arms; and a second crossbar connected with the side rails. Each side rail may also include complementary male/female connectors at its opposite ends to allow for connection of one side rail to another, resulting in a modular design. |
| US07762397B2 |
Carrier package
A wrap-around carrier package has handle features formed in a top panel of the package. The handle features allow a user to deform and grasp the top panel. |
| US07762395B2 |
Carrier packages and methods of erecting carrier packages
Carrier packages are constructed to tightly secure articles within the packages. The carrier packages include end webs that partially close the ends of the packages and retain articles within the carrier package. |
| US07762392B2 |
Shirt boxes and arrangements of articles of clothing therein
An article for holding and displaying a neck tie that includes a narrow end and an opposite broad pointed end includes a base portion and an insert. The base portion has a compartment for receiving and holding the folded neck tie and is open along a top thereof. The insert has a pair of upstanding leg portions and a top wall that extends between the upstanding leg portions. The top wall has a pointed slit formed therein that defines a depressable tab portion. The insert is inserted into the base portion such that the folded neck tie is disposed between the upstanding leg portions and a space is formed between a first end of the insert and one end wall of the base portion through which the neck tie extends. The neck tie is folded across the top wall and through the slit such that the broad pointed end of the tie is disposed with the compartment of the base portion underneath the insert. The pointed slit and an adjacent end section of the top wall define a pointed tie portion that resembles but is not the broad pointed end of the tie that is located underneath the insert and is not visible. |
| US07762391B2 |
Conveyor chain
A conveyor chain comprising a plurality of substantially identical alternate elongated metal main links, each of which have a longitudinally extending opening therein which define U-shaped pivot pin receiving portions at the opposite ends thereof. A non-metallic U-shaped insert is positioned in each of the U-shaped pivot pin receiving portions. The chain also includes alternate pairs of substantially identical upper and lower metal links between the main links with metal pivot pins interconnecting the main links and the upper and lower links. The metal pivot pins are received by the U-shaped inserts. Modified forms of the pivot pins and inserts are also disclosed. |
| US07762388B2 |
Belt of a chain conveyor with innovative drive links
A belt of a chain conveyor wherein the belt is composed of transverse bars, containment sidewalls, slide guides and drive chains, each chain being formed by a succession of modules, each one composed of an appropriately shaped link for fixing, without preventing axial rotation thereof, the transverse bar which forms the support surface for the products and for engaging the mechanical drive members, made in a form which has a lateral appendage shaped according to a profile suitable for engaging the motor members. |
| US07762387B2 |
Conveyor idler assembly
A conveyor idler assembly (10) for supporting a conveyor belt (11) comprising a support frame (12) having at least one elongated linear or longitudinally curved support beam (16) which extends transversely of the conveyor belt (11) and at least one idler cassette (13) having an idler roller (30), the cassette (13) being mounted to the support beam (16) for slidable movement therealong. |
| US07762384B1 |
Conveyor system
A conveyor system has a pair of outer wheel tracks and a pair of inner wheel tracks, the wheel tracks of each pair being spaced from each other and extending parallel to each other. Each wheel track has at least one generally vertical portion and at least one generally horizontal portion. A conveyor member has two pairs of wheels, the wheels of each pair being located on opposite sides of the member, each pair of wheels engaging one pair of wheel tracks; the wheels and tracks are configured and oriented relative to each other so that the member is maintained in a selected orientation as the member moves relative to and along the tracks. The conveyor system includes a lift subsystem for preventing slippage of the conveyor member as the conveyor member travels around a curved portion of the conveyor system. |
| US07762381B2 |
Travelator conveyor having releaseably connected conveyor modules and method for connecting or releasing such conveyor modules
The conveyor of a travelator comprises a number of shafts and a number of mutually parallel endless belts. The conveyor comprises a number of conveyor modules successively connected to each other with a connecting section between them. The belts in the connecting section are arranged to be loosenable so that at least one shaft over which the belts to be loosened are passed is detachable so as to allow the conveyor modules to be released from each other. To release a conveyor module, at least one shaft on which the belt loops in the connecting section turn over is moved in relation to another shaft to slacken the belt loops. The shaft over which the loosened belt loops are passed is detached and removed from the belt loops. The detached conveyor module is removed for maintenance and/or replaced. In the assembly, a number of conveyor modules are provided, the conveyor modules are placed one after the other and connected to each other in the connecting section by belt loops and at least one detachably mounted shaft, which is placed in the belt loops in the connecting section. At least one of the shafts over which the belt loops in the connecting section are passed is moved to tighten the belt loops and to form a substantially continuous conveyor surface across the connecting section. |
| US07762379B2 |
Floating type disk brake
A floating type disc brake “A” used for a vehicle such as a motorcycle comprising a braking rotor 1A and a hub 2A arranged inside the braking rotor 1A, the braking rotor 1A including an annular rotor portion 11 and a plurality of projections 13A extending radially inward from the inner circumferential portion of the rotor portion 11, and further comprising a connecting means 3 for connecting the braking rotor 1A and the hub 2A at positions in which the projections 13A of the braking rotor 1A are abutted to the outer circumferential portion of the hub 2A. At least one of the rotor portion 11 and the projections 13A is formed with cutout portions 13b at the boundary region between the rotor portion 11 and the projections 13A. It is possible to suppress a local heat dissipation in regions of the rotor portion 11 in which the projections 13A are formed and thus to reduce irregularity of heat distribution in the rotor portion 11 during braking operations. |
| US07762378B2 |
Elevator installation with compensating-means guide
An elevator installation with an elevator car and a counterweight, a suspension cable suspending the elevator car and the counterweight, and a compensating cable compensating the effect of the weight of the suspension cable, is equipped with a compensating cable guide which for the purpose of guiding the compensating cable has at least one brush. |
| US07762374B2 |
Turbine engine diffusing exhaust muffler
An exhaust muffler is provided for a turbine engine with at least first and second exhaust outlets. The exhaust muffler includes a first arm configured to be coupled to the first exhaust outlet of the turbine engine. The first arm includes an outer surface, and an inner surface that defines a first exhaust cavity. The first arm further includes a plurality of perforations extending between the inner and outer surfaces. The exhaust muffler further includes a second arm coupled to the first arm and configured to be coupled to the second exhaust outlet of the turbine engine. The second arm includes an outer surface, and an inner surface that defines a second exhaust cavity. The second arm also includes a plurality of perforations extending between the inner and outer surfaces. |
| US07762373B2 |
Fan noise control apparatus
A fan noise control apparatus is provided to facilitate the reduction of noise. According to the preferred embodiments, an acoustically transparent portion is provided to permit noise from one source to pass through to interact and cancel with another noise. |
| US07762371B2 |
Pump unit and hydrostatic transmission
There is provided a pump unit configured to be capable of transmitting a rotational per from a driving power source which is operatively connected thereto to an actuator through a pair of hydraulic fluid lines. The pump unit includes: an input shaft; a hydraulic pump main body; a PTO shaft; a PTO clutch mechanism; and auxiliary pump main body; a suction line; a discharge line; a charge line; a PTO hydraulic fluid line; a pressure-reducing valve; and a resistance valve. The PTO hydraulic fluid line and the charge line are fluidly connected to the primary side and a secondary side of the pressure-reducing valve, respectively. |
| US07762370B2 |
Assembly for a motorized vehicle
An assembly for a motorized vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, a power source mounted to the frame, and a transmission connected to the power source. The assembly also includes a swing arm attached to the frame at a pivot point located between the power source and the transmission. The swing arm enables a rear wheel of the vehicle to move vertically relative to the frame. The assembly can also include a suspension system for cushioning the ride of the motorized vehicle and a safety mechanism which has to be manually activated before the vehicle can vertically move from a first, riding position to a second, parked position. |
| US07762364B2 |
Hybrid vehicle
A hybrid vehicle comprises a deceleration mechanism adapted to decelerate a wheel of the vehicle and adapted to drive an air compressor attached to the vehicle from the wheel deceleration. An engine of the vehicle comprises at least one cylinder assembly having a cylinder with an air in-take opening, and the cylinder assembly being adapted to rotate at least in part a crankshaft which is adapted to apply torque to the wheel of the vehicle. An air passage connects the compressor directly to the in-take opening, and the compressor comprises a flow regulator adapted to control an amount of air which passes from the compressor into the cylinder through the in-take valve. |
| US07762363B1 |
Motorized beach wagon
A motorized beach wagon is disclosed which is convertible from a beach-wagon to a table. The wagon is used for transporting goods and contains a large cargo container with an open top. The undercarriage has a pair of front wheels positioned by a manually controlled yoke to steer the beach wagon. A d-c battery-driven motor drives the rear wheels, and the rechargeable battery thereof is optionally aided by a solar panel. Forward gearing includes low-speed for pavement and hard sand and high-speed for soft sand. A rectangular deck has a pair of table leaves hingedly attached thereto and operable between an open and closed position. The leaves form opposite sides of a cargo container and in the closed position form a table. A pair of container panels attach to the table leaves and deck to form the cargo container. |
| US07762359B1 |
Cutter assembly including rotatable cutting element and drill bit using same
A cutter assembly including a rotatable cutting element, a rotary drill bit that may employ such a cutter assembly, and a method of fabricating a cutter assembly are disclosed. In one embodiment of the present invention, a cutter assembly comprises a housing including a recess. A cutting element may be received by and rotatable within the recess of the housing. The cutting element includes a substrate and a superabrasive table that is attached to the substrate. At least one of the substrate and the superabrasive table includes surface features configured to promote rotation of the cutting element within the housing during cutting. |
| US07762353B2 |
Downhole valve mechanism
In one aspect of the invention, a downhole tool string component comprises a fluid passageway formed between a first and second end. A valve mechanism is disposed within the fluid passageway adapted to substantially cyclically build-up and release pressure within the fluid passageway such that a pressure build-up results in radial expansion of at least a portion of the fluid passageway and wherein a pressure release results in a contraction of the portion of the fluid passageway. The valve mechanism disposed within the fluid passageway comprises a spring. Expansion and contraction of the portion of the fluid passageway varies a weight loaded to a drill bit disposed at a drilling end of the drill string. |
| US07762349B2 |
Multi-speed drill and transmission with low gear only clutch
A multi-speed drill includes a housing with a motor including an output member. A constant mesh parallel axis transmission can be disposed in the housing and can include a high speed and low speed gears. A clutch member can be associated with the low speed gear. A conical spring can bias the low speed gear and the clutch member together for torque transfer up to a predetermined torque level. Above the predetermined level, cam surfaces between the low speed gear and the clutch member move them apart, thereby limiting torque transfer to the output spindle. In the high speed mode the torque transfer between the input pinion and the output spindle bypasses the clutch member. The maximum torque level capable of being generated at the output spindle in the high speed mode can be less than the predetermined torque level. |
| US07762348B2 |
Vibration reduction apparatus for power tool and power tool incorporating such apparatus
A power tool has a handle capable of limited movement mounted to its housing. An axle is rotatably connected to the housing and is movable between a first and second positions and is spring biased towards the first position. Arms are connected to and rotate with the axle. Connectors are slidably mounted within guides and are connected at one end to the arms and at the other end to the handle. Vibrations in the body of the power tool cause movement of one end of the handle, which causes movement of a connector and in turn movement of an arm. Movement of the arm causes rotation of the axle which therefore causes movement of the other arm. This in turn causes the related connector to slide within its guide and move the other end of handle. Thus, movement of one end of the handle is coupled to the other end. |
| US07762343B2 |
Apparatus and method for handling pipe
An apparatus for handling pipes, the apparatus, in certain aspects, having a body having a tapered surface and at least a first slip and a second slip slidable on the tapered surface, a slip actuator for setting said at least first slip and said second slip, said first slip and said second slip having interengaging elements such that upon actuation of said slip actuator, said first slip is set and said second slip is set by the interengaging elements transferring setting force from the slip actuator through said first slip to said second slip; and methods for using such an apparatus. |
| US07762340B2 |
Installation for enhanced oil recovery using water soluble polymers, method for implementing same
Installation for enhanced oil recovery comprising in succession: a polymer storage hopper, a grinding device, a dissolution/maturation tank for the dispersed polymer, and a pump for transferring pressurized polymer solution in the pipeline conveying the injection water for introducing the mixture of polymer and injection water into a well. The grinding device has a chamber for grinding and draining the dispersed polymer comprising a rotor and a stator, and on all or part of the periphery of the chamber, a ring fed by a secondary water circuit. The ring communicates with the chamber for spraying of pressurized water on the blades of the stator. A method implementing the installation is also provided. |
| US07762336B2 |
Flapper latch
The present invention generally relates to a method and an apparatus for selectively isolating a portion of a wellbore. In one aspect, an apparatus for isolating a zone in a wellbore is provided. The apparatus includes a body having a bore. The apparatus further includes a first flapper member and a second flapper member, each flapper member selectively rotatable between an open position and a closed position. Additionally, the apparatus includes a flapper latch assembly disposed in the bore, the flapper latch assembly movable between an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein the flapper latch assembly is configured to hold the first flapper member in the closed position when the flapper latch assembly is in the locked position. In another aspect, a method for selectively isolating a zone in a wellbore is provided. In yet a further aspect, a flapper latch assembly for use with a flapper valve is provided. |
| US07762332B2 |
Method of using water-superabsorbent polymer in production tubing and pipes
A thermal insulating packer fluid contains at least one water superabsorbent polymer and optionally water and/or brine, and a viscosifying polymer. The composition is capable of inhibiting unwanted heat loss from production tubing or uncontrolled heat transfer to outer annuli. The viscosity of the composition is sufficient to reduce the convection flow velocity within the annulus. |
| US07762331B2 |
Process for assembling a loading tube
A process is disclosed for assembling a loading tube for a perforating gun for use in a perforating system. At a first location, e.g., a shop, which is not the location at which perforating operations will be conducted, the loading tube is completely assembled. The completely assembled loading tubing is then transported to a second location where perforating operations are to be conducted. In one embodiment, an RF-safe initiator, wiring, a detonating cord and a plurality of shaped charges are installed into the loading tube at a first location. The RF-safe initiators may comprise an exploding foil initiator or an exploding bridge wire. A process for assembling a loading tube for a single-shot perforating gun is also disclosed. |
| US07762326B2 |
System and method for reducing resistance to flow in liquid reservoir extraction
A system and method for reducing resistance to flow in liquid reservoir extraction is provided. A working seal is used to seal an annulus between a well casing and a tubing to create a forcible volume between the working seal and a liquid filled column at the bottom of a well such as an oil well. The working seal may correspond to a wellhead and a Christmas tree. Pressure in the forcible volume is varied to increase the amplitude of the pressure response of the liquid filled column. The pressure may be varied from a maximum positive pressure to a minimum negative pressure in a cyclic manner in a pressure resonation process as controlled by a control system based on measuring the amplitude and phase of the pressure response. Pressure may be supplied to the forcible volume using a pressure supply hose, a pressurized canister associated with the working seal, by a downward stroke of a liquid pumping apparatus, or by controlling the combustion of gases within the forcible volume. |
| US07762318B2 |
Condensing heat-exchange copper tube for an flooded type electrical refrigeration unit
The present invention discloses a condensing heat-exchange copper tube for a flooded type electrical refrigeration unit, which comprises a smooth surface portion, a finned portion provided with plurality of fins and a transitional portion connecting the smooth surface portion to the finned portion. Said fin includes a fin base close to the outer surface of the heat-exchange tube and a fin top away from the outer surface. Said fin is further provided with a secondary fin at the central portion of the fin and a third fin at the top portion of the fin, wherein a certain distance is provided between two axially adjacent secondary fins or two axially adjacent third fins. Secondary fins as well as third fins according to the invention further increase the heat transfer area for the heat-exchange tube. Meanwhile, secondary fins and third fins help to attenuate the condensate film such that the condensate film is substantially eliminated, and vapor condensation and heat transfer may be carried out in a better way. At the same time, secondary fins and third fins help to guide the condensate film away from the surface of the heat-exchange tube such that heat resistance may be reduced. Thus, the overall efficiency of heat transfer through condensation is enhanced, and the property of the condenser is improved. |
| US07762314B2 |
Cooling apparatus, cooled electronic module and methods of fabrication employing a manifold structure with interleaved coolant inlet and outlet passageways
A cooling apparatus and method of fabrication are provided for facilitating removal of heat from an electronic device. The cooling apparatus includes a manifold structure having a plurality of inlet and outlet passageways for injecting coolant onto, and exhausting coolant after impinging on, a surface to be cooled. The coolant inlet and outlet passageways are interleaved in the manifold structure, and coolant is injected and exhausted through a common edge of the manifold. The manifold structure further includes coolant inlet and outlet plenums, with coolant passing through the inlet passageways from the inlet plenum in a first direction and coolant passing through the outlet passageways to the outlet plenum in a second direction, the first and second directions being perpendicular to the surface to be cooled and being opposite directions, and wherein the manifold structure is contained within a rectangular volume defined by a projection of the common edge. |
| US07762313B2 |
Coolant sensor and bleed valve
A coolant sensor doubles as a bleed valve for purging trapped air from a cooling system. The sensor slides into a port placing a sensor element in contact with the coolant. The sensor includes a pair of encircling o-rings for sealing the system from atmosphere in one position and permitting bleeding in a second position. The bleed channel is in the sensor port between the o-rings. The sensor is moved so the innermost o-ring clears the narrow opening into the cooling system. The outermost o-ring maintains a seal to keep the coolant from leaking out of the sensor port. The sensor is held in either position by a horseshoe clip or by a bayonet arrangement, the horseshoe clip arrangement including multiple apertures for each position, the bayonet having a position to provide for safe bleeding of air from the cooling system without completely removing the sensor from its retention port. |
| US07762311B2 |
Method for controlling flow of molten steel in mold and method for continuously producing a cast product
A method for controlling a flow of molten steel in a slab continuous casting machine including controlling a molten steel flow velocity on a molten steel bath surface to a predetermined flow velocity by applying a shifting magnetic field; controlling the molten steel flow velocity on the molten steel bath surface from an inclusion-adherence critical flow velocity or more to a mold-powder entrainment critical flow velocity or less by applying a shifting magnetic field; and controlling the molten steel flow velocity on the molten steel bath surface from the inclusion-adherence critical flow velocity or more to the mold-powder entrainment critical flow velocity or less by applying a shifting magnetic field. |
| US07762309B2 |
Integral single crystal/columnar grained component and method of casting the same
A hybrid cast component (10) including both a columnar grained region (12) and a single crystal region (14) integrally formed and joined along a metallurgical boundary (32) in a single casting operation without the need for any weld or braze. A gas turbine blade formed as such may include a columnar grained airfoil and a single crystal platform without any necessity for a thermally formed joint at the blade fillet area. |
| US07762306B2 |
Roll-up shade drive with spring motor and reduced drive force
A roll-up window shade for motor vehicle windows is provided that has guide rails running at the side of the extended shade element. A linear push element is provided for each guide rail. Each push element is driven by a separate gear. Therefore, complicated guide tubes, which among other problems generate a lot of friction, are eliminated. A trunk cover has a guide rail on each side of the shade element. For driving the shade element, a push element is provided for each guide rail. The push element is constructed as a non-endless drive element. Each push element is driven by a separate motor and a separate gear. Electrical synchronization of the motors is not provided. |
| US07762299B2 |
Self-supporting tire for wheels for bicycles, motor-cycles and the like
Disclosed is a self-supporting tire for wheels for bicycles, motorcycles and the like comprising an outer surface layer (5), which establishes contact with the ground (8) and an inner supporting layer (6) realized by a flexible polyurethane elastomer with a cellular structure, which at least partially occupies the internal volume of the tire (1) and supports the outer surface layer, also comprising a flexible membrane (9) substantially having the shape of the outer layer (5) and radially compressing the inner supporting layer (6). |
| US07762295B2 |
Rubber composition for tire and tire using the same
A rubber composition for a tire and a tire made therefrom which possesses excellent grip performance and abrasion resistance, said rubber composition containing a diene rubber and an aromatic vinyl polymer having a glass transition temperature at most 10° C., the amount of the aromatic vinyl polymer being preferably 5 to 150 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the diene rubber. |
| US07762294B2 |
Reversible tote bag
A reversible tote bag includes a bag portion, two pair of front brackets, two pair of rear brackets, and a pair of handles. The two pair of front brackets and the two pair of rear brackets have interior portions and exterior portions. The pair of handles are replaceably attached to the exterior portions of the two pair of front brackets and to the two pair of rear brackets, respectively, and when removed therefrom, the bag can be reversed, with the pair of handles then being placed onto the pair of previously interior portions that now become the exterior portions of the two pair of front brackets and the two pair of rear brackets. |
| US07762290B2 |
System for loading particulate matter into a transport container
A method of loading particulate matter into a transport container having at least one chamber with a peripheral region using an apparatus comprising a rotatable member configured to be positioned at least partially into an opening for the chamber. The method can include the acts of locating the apparatus adjacent the opening for the chamber by movement relative to the transport container, initiating a flow of particulate matter from the apparatus into the opening, rotating the rotatable member to facilitate the dispensing of particulate matter within the chamber, and engaging the rotatable member with particulate matter so that at least a portion of particulate matter that has been dispensed into the chamber is pushed into the peripheral region within the chamber. |
| US07762287B2 |
Stretch wovens with separated elastic yarn system
Included is a woven fabric having warp yarns and weft yarns. Either warp yarn or weft yarn or both warp and weft yarns have two separate systems of yarns. The systems of yarns include a hard yarn forming the main body of fabric and a composite covered elastic yarn with an elastic fiber core; wherein the fabric has an outer face side, a back side, and the fabric includes at least one of: (a) a weaving pattern where the composite yarn and at least one adjacent hard yarn pass over the same pick when the composite yarn is on the outer surface; (b) the ratio of hard yarn denier to composite yarn denier is at least 1:1; and (c) the composite yarn floats over no more than 5 picks on the outer face side. |
| US07762285B2 |
Glued heald mounting rail
A shaft rod (1) having a heald mounting rail (3) glued to the rod body (2) using a space-filling adhesive (19) provided in an accommodation space (14) on the mounting rail (3) or the rod body (2) and having a greater volume than a holding section (10) formed on the rod body (2) or the mounting rail (3). Preferably, the holding section (10) and the accommodation space (14) are configured such that the two parts can only be inserted into each other with a pivoting movement. To achieve this, the holding section (10) preferably has a part (21) extending transverse to the mouth (17) of the accommodation space (14), and being wider than the mouth (17), thus extending behind a wall section or part (31, 34) of the accommodation space (14). Preferably, the accommodation space (14) and the holding section (10) are configured as hook profiles that engage each other. |
| US07762283B2 |
Covering member and heating device
The present invention provides a covering member including: a surrounding member including a heat insulating material and having a heat generating member or a heat insulating function, the surrounding member being wound from an open state so as to cover an object; and a fixing unit including: an engagement member including: a ring including a heat resistant elastic material; and a hook fitted to the ring; a holding member disposed on one end of the surrounding member, the holding member fastening the ring of the engagement member to hold the engagement member; and a receiving member disposed on one end of the surrounding member so as to correspond to the holding member, the receiving member including a receiving metal fitting to be engaged with the hook of the engagement member. |
| US07762280B2 |
Valve for tankless water heater
A valve assembly is provided having two valve sections, each having a tubular passageway portion and when joined together, defining a ball cavity in communication with the tubular passageways. One of the body sections is provided with an inlet/outlet in communication with the ball cavity as well as a spindle flange. An elongate spindle extends through the spindle flange projecting into the ball cavity region to rotate a spherical ball element between an open and a bypass position. The ball valve has a primary elongate passage which interconnects the two tubular passage portions in the valve body sections when the ball valve is in the open position. When the ball valve is rotated to the bypass position, the tubular passage portion of one of the ball body sections is sealed closed while the other tubular passage portion communicates with an internal bypass port within the ball valve which in turn, communicates with the auxiliary inlet/outlet. The preferred embodiment includes a pair of valve assemblies for use with a tankless hot water heater system. |
| US07762277B2 |
Hydraulic pressure supplying device for transmission
In a hydraulic pressure supplying device for a transmission including a first oil pump adapted to be driven by a main shaft of the transmission, at least one second oil pump adapted to be driven by suitable means, and a check valve provided between the discharge side of the first oil pump and the discharge side of the second oil pump to prevent the flow of oil from the first oil pump to the second oil pump, a first filter is provided between the second oil pump and the check valve. |
| US07762274B2 |
Hydrant valve pilot with detachable actuator
A pilot valve actuator for use with a hydrant valve has a pilot valve and a removable actuator. The pilot valve blocks communication between a primary hydrant chamber and a piston chamber when in a closed position. Under pressure, the actuator opens the pilot valve against its biasing force permitting the flow of fluid between the hydrant chamber and the piston chamber. The pilot valve is permanently attached to the hydrant valve. The actuator is removable from the pilot valve by a quick disconnect mechanism permitting storage of the actuator remote from the hydrant valve. |
| US07762273B2 |
Venting device
The object of the present invention relates to a venting device, which can be connected to a tank containing air and water. The device comprises a first venting path for the air and first intercepting means, set along this, which are suitable for closing the first path. The device also comprises a second venting path for the water and second intercepting means, set along this, which are suitable for opening the second passage to deliver the water. The first intercepting means can be influenced by the water to go from the open configuration to the closed configuration, so that when the air has been vented out, the water reaches a set greater pressure limit, opens the second intercepting means and can be delivered outside. |
| US07762270B2 |
Instrument having walls for applying a composition on eyelashes or eyebrows
An instrument for applying a liquid or semi-liquid composition on the eyelashes or the eyebrows, having a core together with an applicator designed to collect the composition and to apply it on the eyelashes or the eyebrows, the applicator projecting from the core between respective bases and tips, wherein the applicator is arranged to form at least one hollow itself defining at least one applicator volume shaped firstly to contain the composition and secondly to enable at least one eyelash or eyebrow hair to pass therethrough in order to be coated in composition, the applicator volume extending from the tip towards the core along a fraction only of the length of the applicator, the applicator volume being defined by at least first and second substantially solid walls disposed facing each other, each of the first and second walls presenting a nature that is substantially two-dimensional. |
| US07762269B2 |
Cosmetic applicator
An apparatus for applying a cosmetic, such as mascara to eyelashes, includes a handle, a stem, and an applicator head coupled to the stem and supported for rotation relative to the handle. An actuator moves the applicator head in a rotational oscillating motion, in which the applicator head automatically rotates in both a first rotational direction and a second rotational direction in response to operation of the actuator. Additionally or alternatively, the actuator may also radially translate the applicator head, move the applicator head through an angle of rotation less than 360 degrees, and vary the rotational speed of the applicator head. The applicator head may include protrusions that are spaced to define gaps during rotation, thereby to promote coverage and separation of eyelashes. |
| US07762268B2 |
Nail polishing tool and method
The invention provides a manicure tool and method, specifically designed for the application of fingernail polish to the nail beds of human fingernails. The invention is described as a nail polish applicator with a central hub and four different sized, slightly concave protrusions on which the end of each has inverted crescent shaped ends. |
| US07762266B2 |
Multipurpose cigar tool
A multipurpose cigar tool is provided that is able to be carried in the pocket of a user. The tool includes a number of implements moveable between closed and open positions in a recess of a base and outwardly of the bases respectively. The implements include a cigar gripping implement that functions as a cigarstand, a scissors for cutting a cigar, a cigar bandslicer that also includes a bottle opener, and a cigar poker that includes a screwdriver end. |
| US07762260B2 |
Mask mounting mechanism
A mask mounting mechanism for use in connection with a patient interface device including an extension member with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to a portion of the mask, and the second end extends from and is spacially separated from the mask. The mask mounting mechanism further includes an attachment mechanism on the second end of the extension member for engaging a strap of the mask attachment assembly. The second end of the extension member minimizes the potential for the attachment mechanism and the strap from contacting a user's face. |
| US07762258B2 |
Infant nasal interface mask
An infant nasal interface mask for use with a nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) system including a mask body and a base. The mask body forms a cavity and is defined by a leading portion, an intermediate shell portion, and a trailing portion. The leading portion terminates in a leading edge forming an aperture open to the cavity and having a generally triangular shape for placement over a patient's nose. The trailing portion includes a bellows segment characterized by an increased flexibility as compared to a flexibility of the intermediate shell portion. The base extends from the trailing portion opposite the leading portion and forms at least one longitudinal passage extending through a thickness of the base and fluidly connected to the cavity. The intermediate shell portion is laterally pivotable relative to the base via the bellows segment. |
| US07762256B2 |
Protective device
A protective device comprising a mask part, which covers the wearer's mouth and nose and is provided with elements through which air can be supplied inside the mask part to enable breathing. To eliminate problems caused by draught, the mask part is provided with a wall portion, which is arranged to extend from the edge portion of the mask part against the wearer's face inside the mask part so that an interspace connected to the inner space of the mask part is formed between the wall portion and the inner surface of the mask part and that the elements through which air for breathing can be supplied inside the mask part are arranged to open into the interspace. |
| US07762255B2 |
Safety device for breathing circuit carbon dioxide absorber
An improved carbon dioxide absorber for use in a closed circuit patient breathing system has a canister insertable in the breathing circuit for receiving recirculating breathing gases. The canister contains a pelletized CO2 absorbent material that removes the CO2 from the breathing gases passing through the absorber. A quantity of the CO2 absorbent material is treated with a chemical indicator such that the chemical indicator makes a color change indicative of the state of the absorptive capacity of the absorbent material. A separate quantity of the CO2 absorbent material is treated with a second chemical indicator. The second chemical indicator changes color to indicate the degree of dryness of the CO2 absorbent material. The second chemical indicator may comprise cobalt chloride and serves to indicate the potential for excessive heat generation and toxic gas generation conditions within the CO2 absorbent canister. |
| US07762250B2 |
Cooking appliance having a latch plate shield for improved guidance of cooling air and exhaust air
A double oven combination is configured to be “built-in” an area of a household—in other words, permanently secured relative to the household area and integrated with other elements of the household area to provide a consistent decorative appearance. The double oven combination comprises an upper oven and a lower oven each of which may be a convection or non-convection oven that cooks and heats food and other substances via radiant and convective heating, and a control panel. The double oven combination has an integrated cooling air and exhaust air flow arrangement for efficiently guiding exhaust air away from the upper oven and the lower oven while at the same time effectively flowing cooling air relative to the double oven combination to promote desired cooling of the double oven combination. |
| US07762248B1 |
Magnetic paint ball gun bolt apparatus
A magnetic paint ball gun firing apparatus provides magnetic coupling between rigid components that are used to position paint balls within a paint ball gun. When force is applied to one of the pair of magnets, the force will be transmitted through the magnetic fields to the second magnet. In several of the embodiments, this magnetic coupling offers low resistance to movement when the magnets are in an initial substantially spaced apart relationship. Such low force coupling ensures gentle handling of the paint balls. However, as the limits of travel are approached, the magnetic coupling will exponentially increase forces between the magnets, preventing a “bottoming out” of the coupling. In other disclosed embodiments, magnets are arranged in a pulling arrangement, with opposite poles attracting each other. In these instances, break-away forces are high, but once separated, forces drop exponentially. Illustrated embodiments include magnetic bolt pin couplings, magnetic break-away bolts, and magnetic bolt tips. In addition to magnetic coupling, a bolt is provided that has a front core for improved airflow dynamics. The core may optionally be interchangeable with alternative cores having different geometries and resultant different flow patterns. |
| US07762242B2 |
Exhaust gas recirculation valve
A system and method for controlling a multiple cylinder internal combustion engine include a mechanically operated exhaust gas recirculation valve having a spring-biased pintle with a surface area sized to generate a spring-opposing force to open a valve chamber entrance when an exhaust pressure differential exceeds a first threshold to allow exhaust gas to flow toward an intake and to close a valve chamber exit spaced from the chamber entrance to block exhaust gas flowing to the intake when the pressure differential exceeds a second threshold. The valve operates to limit or block external EGR flow at low load such as during starting and idle as well as at wide-open throttle while metering EGR flow for mid-to-high loads. |
| US07762240B2 |
Integrated vapor management and rollover valve for a fuel tank
A fuel system comprising a fuel tank having an opening. A cap is removably coupled to the fuel tank and operable for sealingly closing the opening to prevent ingress and egress of air through the opening. An overfill chamber is in communication with the fuel tank, and a hydrocarbon collection chamber is in communication with the overfill chamber. A valve is disposed between the hydrocarbon collection chamber and the overfill chamber. The valve includes a reference axis and is configured to permit fluid communication between the overfill chamber and the hydrocarbon collection chamber only when an angle between a vertical axis and the reference axis is less than about thirty-five degrees. |
| US07762237B2 |
Method for determining valve degradation
A method for determining degraded valve operation. According to the method, valve degradation can be determined from the duration of a spark event. This method allows for the determination of both intake and exhaust valve degradation. |
| US07762236B2 |
Piezoelectric fuel injector having a temperature compensating unit
The present invention provides a fuel injector, comprising a housing having a sealable injector seat; a fuel injector pin disposed within the housing proximate to the injector seat such that the injector seat may be sealed and unsealed by displacing the fuel injector pin; a resilient element biasing the fuel injector pin in an unsealed direction; a piezoelectric actuator disposed within the housing proximal to the fuel injector pin configured to actuate to force the injector pin towards the injector seat to seal the injector seat; and a thermal compensating unit disposed within the housing proximal to the actuator and configured to compensate for thermal expansion or contraction of a component of the fuel injector. |
| US07762234B2 |
Fuel delivery system diagnostics after shut-down
A method for operation of a fuel delivery system in an internal combustion engine including a lower pressure pump, a higher pressure pump fluidly coupled downstream of the lower pressure pump, and a fuel rail fluidly coupled downstream of the high pressure pump. The method including initiating a mitigating action based on a fuel rail pressure response, the fuel rail pressure response occurring after an engine shut-down, where the mitigating action includes disabling vehicle operation if fuel rail pressure drops below a threshold value after activation of one of the pumps, the activation occurring before a subsequent engine start, the subsequent engine start occurring after the engine shut-down, and where the mitigating action includes adjusting operation of one of the pumps during the subsequent engine start if fuel rail pressure achieves at least the threshold value after or during the activation. |
| US07762227B2 |
Coolable piston for internal combustion engine
A coolable piston for internal combustion engines is disclosed herein. The coolable piston includes a head portion with a crown and an annular wall. First and second shoulders are defined in annular wall adjacent to one another. A collar is formed on a distal end of the annular wall and flanged over to project radially inwardly from the distal end. An annular rib extends from the crown and within the annular wall to thereby define an annular cavity with the annular wall. The annular cavity extends along the longitudinal axis from a first end closed by the crown to a second end at the distal end of the annular wall. The coolable piston also includes first and second pin bosses disposed at a distal end of the annular rib. The coolable piston also includes an annular notch formed in the annular rib and substantially opposing the first shoulder. The coolable piston also includes a ring member closing the second end of the annular cavity. The ring member is releasably engaged with both of the annular rib and the annular wall for servicing. The ring member has an inner periphery supported against movement along the longitudinal axis by the annular notch. The ring member has an outer periphery disposed between the first shoulder and the second shoulder. The coolable piston also includes a locking ring disposed in the collar against the second shoulder and supporting the outer periphery of the ring member against axial movement. |
| US07762223B2 |
Valve train of an internal combustion engine
A valve train (1) of an internal combustion engine (2), said valve train (1) comprising a support element (10) and a finger lever (5) or a rocker arm for operating a gas exchange valve, said finger lever (5) or rocket arm comprising a joint socket (8) comprising a semispherical portion (12) for mounting the finger lever (5) or rocker arm on a joint head (9) of the support element and further comprising, adjacent to the semispherical portion, a depression (13) from which a spray bore (20) starts to extend through the joint socket, the spray bore (20) is in hydraulic communication with a supply bore (19) that extends through the joint head which provides a valve body (15a, 15b) that is arranged for displacement in the depression and comprises a projection (18), so that, in the closed position of the gas exchange valve, the spray bore and the supply bore are substantially or entirely separated hydraulically from each other by a snapping of the projection into the supply bore. |
| US07762221B2 |
Valve timing control apparatus
To provide a fluid control valve capable of providing appropriate responsiveness of the valve member or capable of compensating for fluid shortage in the case of low fluid pressure, by positively controlling the oscillation condition of the valve member according to such conditions as the temperature or pressure of the fluid.The valve includes a valve body 4 for controlling supply of fluid according to a position of a valve member 41, an electromagnetic driving means 5 for displacing a position of the valve member 41 according to an amount of power supplied thereto, and a controlling means 6 for controlling the power supply amount to the electromagnetic driving means 5 by a duty ratio of a pulse-width modulated signal. The controlling means 6 varies the pulse width modulated signal so as to vary oscillation amplitude of the valve member 41 according to a condition of at least either one of temperature and pressure of the fluid and then outputs such varied pulse width modulated signal to the electromagnetic driving means 5. |
| US07762220B2 |
Valve assembly for a two-stroke engine
A two-stroke internal combustion engine is disclosed having first and second cylinders having respective exhaust ports. A valve assembly comprises at least one valve actuator. First and second valves are operatively connected to the at least one valve actuator. The first and second valves are each movable between a first position wherein the valve extends a first distance in the respective exhaust port and a second position wherein the valve extends a second distance in the respective exhaust port. A valve connecting member is rigidly connected to the first and second valves and movable therewith via a translational motion while maintaining a substantially constant angular orientation relative to the cylinder block. A position sensor has a first portion connected to the cylinder block and a second portion connected to the valve connecting member. An electronic control unit (ECU) electrically connected to the position sensor. |
| US07762211B1 |
Pet feeding and watering apparatus
The pet feeding and watering apparatus provides pet food and water in the same cabinet. The apparatus provides constant temperature control of the chilled water, with auto recirculation and filtration, thereby preventing algae and bacterial growth. The vertical guide float assembly ensures correct water level within the water reservoir. The adjustable thermostat senses water warmth and initiates operation of the switched valve and the chiller with pump. The apparatus also provides a fingertip controlled feeding assembly. The feeding assembly is removable by a human but not by a pet, which is a key factor, as many pets are playfully destructive of such items. |
| US07762203B2 |
Discrimination medium and article having the same
An embroidery 202 is formed by sewing a polarizing fiber onto a suitable cloth 201. The polarizing fiber is composed of a polymer to which a polarization developing material is added and which is stretched after spinning. The embroidery 202 has seams arranged in a predetermined direction. The polarizing fiber exhibits different optical characteristics for a linearly polarized light having an electric field component in the stretched direction of the polymer (the extending direction of the fiber) and for a linearly polarized light having an electric field component perpendicular to that of the above linearly polarized light. Therefore, when a discrimination medium 200 is viewed through a polarization plate, the appearance of the embroidery 202 changes depending on the direction (rotation position) of the polarization plate, so that a discriminating function can be obtained. Even when the discrimination medium 200 is used for an article (for example, a garment), it is difficult to separate the discrimination medium 200 from the article. |
| US07762202B2 |
Embroidery sewing system
An embroidery sewing system includes an embroidery data processing apparatus and a sewing apparatus. The embroidery data processing apparatus generates and processes embroidery data used to sew an embroidery pattern on a work cloth. The embroidery data processing apparatus includes an embroidery data generation device that generates embroidery data including pattern data for specifying a color and a shape of the embroidery pattern, and a data writing device that writes the embroidery data into an RFID tag attached to the work cloth. The sewing apparatus includes a sewing device that sews the embroidery pattern based on the embroidery data, a data reading device that reads out the embroidery data written into the RFID tag by the data writing device, and a control device that controls the sewing device based on the embroidery data read out from the RFID tag. |
| US07762199B2 |
Frame seal for a solid fuel distributor
A feeder assembly (28) for projecting solid fuel, such as coal (24), into a combustion chamber (11) of a furnace (10) includes a distributor (44) and a feeder (42) disposed in a housing (40). The distributor (44) includes a rotor (48) having blades (46) extending outwardly therefrom, and the rotor (48) is rotatable to project the solid fuel into the combustion chamber (11). The feeder (42) includes a conveyor assembly (50) for providing the solid fuel to the rotor (48). The housing (40) includes an aperture (41) disposed therein, through which the solid fuel is projected into the combustion chamber (11). The housing (40) also includes a portion (45) movable between: a first position wherein the aperture (41) is open to allow the solid fuel to be projected into the combustion chamber (11), and a second position wherein the movable portion (45) closes the aperture (41) to shield the rotor (48) from heat emitted from the combustion chamber (11) and allow maintenance and/or replacement of the distributor (44). |
| US07762196B1 |
Munition containing sub-munitions that disperse in a circular delta grid impact pattern and method therefor
A method is disclosed for packaging sub-munitions within stacks of same, in a cylindrical payload space, such that the sub-munitions emerge into a circular delta grid pattern when deployed. |
| US07762195B2 |
Slow cook off rocket igniter
A gas generating propulsion system includes an igniter containing an igniter propellant and an auto igniter. A rocket motor is coupled to the igniter and has a housing containing a main propellant, a rocket motor throat and a nozzle. A release port extends through a portion of the rocket motor. This gas release port has a variable diameter through bore in fluid communication with the main propellant. In this way, the through bore has a variable area that forms an unobstructed open area with a cross-section effective to discharge gas generated by the main propellant such that a pressure increase within the housing remains below a safety value for the housing. |
| US07762192B2 |
Energy harvesting power sources for validating firing; determining the beginning of the free flight and validating booster firing and duration
A method is provided for validating a firing of a munition and duration of firing of the munition. The method including: providing the munition with a power supply having a piezoelectric material for generating power from a vibration induced by the munition; monitoring an output from the power supply; calculating an impact pulse from the output; and determining one or more of whether the munition has been fired and the duration of firing based on the calculation. |
| US07762189B2 |
Networked pyrotechnic actuator incorporating high-pressure bellows
A pyrotechnically powered actuator having a bellows that provides a force and stroke upon initiation is disclosed. The actuator includes a housing body with a first end and a second end. The bellows is coupled to the first end of the housing body. A cover is coupled to the second end of the housing body. An initiator is located within the housing body and includes a pyrotechnic material and a bridge element. The housing body, the bellows, and the cover define a hermetically sealed chamber. The bellows is compact, lightweight, and can withstand internal and external pressure at least as high as 3,000 psi. An exemplary embodiment includes a housing body that provides a compartment for adding supplemental pyrotechnic material. Further exemplary embodiments of the actuator include a chip initiator that requires less than 1 amp to function in less than 10 milliseconds. |
| US07762183B2 |
Method and device for marking an ophthalmic lens
A method for marking an ophthalmic lens according to predetermined patterns includes supplying a plate (1) provided with engravings (4), filling the engravings (4) with marking ink, applying a pad (7) to the engravings (4), applying the pad (7) to the ophthalmic lens (5). The method involves a stage for pre-preparing the pad (7) in such a way that at least two movable with respect to each other inking portions (12, 13) are defined and a transformation stage for modifying the arrangement of the inking portions (12, 13) which is carried out between the stage for applying the pad (7) to the plate (1) and the stage for applying the inked pad to the lens (5). |
| US07762181B2 |
Customised nutritional food and beverage dispensing system
A system for dispensing a customized nutritional serving is made up of ingredients stored within a device incorporating the system. The device has a controller in whose memory is stored an inventory of the ingredients available in the device, their compositions and properties and customer profile data. The controller is programmed to formulate a serving which best matches the customized serving selected by the customer within constraints set by the programming taking into account the inventory of ingredients and the health profile of the customer. The customer is then presented with the selected serving and either accepts it or modifies it. The device is then programmed to prepare and dispense the final selection. |
| US07762178B2 |
Two-part piston for an internal combustion engine
A two-part piston for an internal combustion engine consists of an upper part, a lower part and a circumferential, closed cooling channel radially on the outside and close to the piston crown. The channel is closed off, on its underside, by a cooling channel cover which is connected via a skirt connection with two skirt elements that lie opposite one another. In order to reduce the piston weight and nevertheless avoid secondary movements of the piston, circumferential recesses are provided in the region of the skirt elements, which are delimited by the cooling channel cover on the piston crown side and by the skirt connections on the skirt side. The skirt connections are connected with the radially inner region of the cooling channel cover on the piston crown side, and with the upper regions of the skirt elements on the skirt side. |
| US07762175B1 |
Spaced lightweight composite armor
Lightweight, ballistic resistant articles are provided. More particularly, armor structures incorporating two or more spaced apart, ballistic resistant panels, having superior impact and ballistic performance at a light weight. The panels are spaced by air or by an intermediate material. |
| US07762168B2 |
Smart punching
A sheet processing apparatus provided with a sheet punching device and a processor unit for controlling the apparatus, said processor unit being adapted to enable an operator to specify sheet size, sheet orientation, and hole positions in batches of sheets being processed and creating a staggered stack of sheets by stacking said batches of sheets with holes aligned. |
| US07762166B2 |
Multiple machine tool support block and tool post having internal coolant supply
A coolant fluid supplying tool post is mounted to a machining system for machine controlled movement and has an internal coolant passage system, a coolant fluid inlet, a coolant fluid outlet and a first dove-tail mount. A multiple machine tool support block has a second dove-tail mount is in supported engagement with the first dove-tail mount. A plurality of machine tool receptacles are defined in the multiple machine tool support block and each is adapted for support of a machine tool therein. Tool retainer members are carried by the multiple machine tool support block for each of the machine tool receptacles and has retaining engagement with a machine tool located within a machine tool receptacle. Coolant passages within the multiple machine tool support block have a coolant supply inlet in fluid communication with the coolant fluid outlet of the coolant fluid supplying tool post. |
| US07762165B2 |
Method of manufacturing optical element having annular zones and method of manufacturing mold for forming the same
There is provided a method of manufacturing an optical element having a circular portion and at least one annular zone formed thereon, the circular portion having a circular profile and centered about an optical axis as viewed from a direction of an optical axis, the annular zone having an annular zonal face and a boundary wall face formed concentrically around a periphery of the circular portion, and the boundary wall face linking between the circular portion and the annular zonal face. The method is performed by rotating a workpiece about a rotation axis corresponding to the optical axis, and allowing a sharply pointed front end of a tip to prick the workpiece to a portion corresponding to an angled portion defined by the annular zonal face and the boundary wall face so that the annular zonal face is formed by side edges of a rake face of the tip. |
| US07762164B2 |
Torque-limiting device
A torque-limiting driver has a handle, a body, a torque-limiting assembly and a work-piece engaging tip. The torque-limiting assembly includes an upper and lower shank that have a plurality of teeth circumferentially spaced. The teeth have a vertical face, and inclined face and a flat peak. The inclined face is defined by a radius of curvature that transitions to the flat peak. There is a spring for applying pressure across the upper and lower shank. The teeth engage for relative rotation when the handle is turned and disengage when a predetermined value of torque is exceeded. |
| US07762156B2 |
Cable-driven wrist mechanism for robot arms
A cable driven wrist mechanism for a robot arm which executes a rolling motion and a pitching motion. The wrist mechanism includes a first drive body and a second drive body which are independently driven. The wrist mechanism includes first and second rotary bodies which are connected to the first and second rotary bodies. The wrist mechanism further includes a third drive body perpendicular to the first and second drive bodies. At least two cables are connected between the drive bodies and the rotary bodies in a criss-cross manner to transmit forces of the first and second rotary bodies to the third rotary body. |
| US07762155B2 |
Partial tooth gear bearings
A partial gear bearing including an upper half, comprising peak partial teeth, and a lower, or bottom, half, comprising valley partial teeth. The upper half also has an integrated roller section between each of the peak partial teeth with a radius equal to the gear pitch radius of the radially outwardly extending peak partial teeth. Conversely, the lower half has an integrated roller section between each of the valley half teeth with a radius also equal to the gear pitch radius of the peak partial teeth. The valley partial teeth extend radially inwardly from its roller section. The peak and valley partial teeth are exactly out of phase with each other, as are the roller sections of the upper and lower halves. Essentially, the end roller bearing of the typical gear bearing has been integrated into the normal gear tooth pattern. |
| US07762148B2 |
Magnetostrictive torque sensor and electric power steering apparatus
A magnetostrictive torque sensor having a first magnetostrictive film and a second magnetostrictive film, which are both provided on a shaft and have different magnetic anisotropies. A first detection coil and a second detection coil are arranged to face the first magnetostrictive film, and a third detection coil and a fourth detection coil are arranged to face the second magnetostrictive film. The first and second detection coils are wound around the same coil bobbin, while the third and fourth detection coils are wound around another common coil bobbin. |
| US07762147B2 |
Orthopedic simulator with integral load actuators
An orthopedic simulator is provided with a plurality of test stations for each holding a test specimen. A plurality of load actuators are provided, with a respective load actuator for each of the test stations. The load actuators are substantially frictionless and configured to apply loads to the test specimens at the test stations. |
| US07762146B2 |
Multiple point attachment system for specimen loading or deformation
Stresses or deformations can be applied to a specimen, by at least one carrier having a number of flexible fingers extending therefrom, the fingers being securable to the specimen at spaced-apart locations, the carrier typically being attached to a motion-control and load measuring system. The fingers are relatively rigid in tension (or compression if desired) but flexible with respect to motions in other in-plane directions. They may or may not be flexible in out-of-plane directions. Commonly, there may be two carriers on opposite sides of the specimen for applying substantially uniaxial stress, or four carriers at 90 degrees to each other around the specimen for applying substantially biaxial stress, though any number of carriers may be used. |
| US07762144B2 |
Method and apparatus to perform profile measurements on wet cement and to report discrepancies
An apparatus, method, and system are disclosed, which provide a means of real time surface profile evaluation in wet cement. The sliding profiler can be pulled behind various stages in a paving train. The user is alerted to profile discrepancies while the cement is still pliable and afforded the opportunity to make adjustments to the paving process, to include additional finishing. The system is made of affordable components and thus is appropriate for construction projects of different scale. In addition, multiple sliding profilers can measure the profile of multiple wheel paths simultaneously. The system can measure profile changes of less than 150 mils. Use of the system described herein will contribute to better roadways at lower costs. |
| US07762143B2 |
Penetration-type pipe strain gauge
A penetration-type pipe strain gauge easily transportable and easily installable in various places at low cost in a short period of time to measure strain produced in a shallow layer of the ground. Strain gauges are attached to the outer peripheral surface of an inner pipe, and a pipe strain gauge body is formed by integrally incorporating the inner pipe in an outer pipe. A boring screw is provided at the forward end of the pipe strain gauge body. A rotary tool mounting part for mounting a tool for rotating the pipe strain gauge body is formed at the rear end of the strain gauge body. The pipe strain gauge body is buried in the shallow layer of the ground by using the rotary tool. |
| US07762141B2 |
Pressure sensor and manufacturing method thereof
A pressure sensor for a pressure medium includes: a sensor chip including a semiconductor substrate, a diaphragm in the substrate and a gauge resistor on the diaphragm; a protection cap covering the diaphragm; a case for accommodating the chip, introducing the pressure medium to the cap, and atmospheric air to the substrate; a terminal; a wiring; and a seal member. An embedded portion of the wiring is coupled with the gauge resistor. A connection portion of the wiring couples the embedded portion and the terminal. The embedded portion is covered with the cap to be isolated from the pressure medium. The seal member is disposed between the case and the substrate to isolate the connection portion from the pressure medium and the atmospheric air. |
| US07762133B2 |
Inertial measurement unit with gas plenums
An inertial measurement unit comprises a mounting plate with an opening therethrough, and a sensor assembly disposed in the opening of the mounting plate. Upper and lower support shells having shell flanges are attached to upper and lower surfaces of the mounting plate. The upper and lower support shells surround the sensor assembly. A plurality of gas bearing pads each extends through apertures in the upper and lower support shells. Upper and lower gas plenums have plenum flanges attached to the shell flanges of the upper and lower support shells, with the upper and lower gas plenums surrounding the upper and lower support shells. Pressure relief valves are coupled to the plenum flanges of the upper and lower gas plenums. The gas bearing pads and the sensor assembly are separated by a gap when pressurized gas is fed into the upper and lower gas plenums, thereby creating a gas bearing that allows the sensor assembly to be freely suspended and rotated in all directions. |
| US07762132B2 |
Refrigerant liquid level measuring device, refrigerant liquid level measuring method, and superconducting magnet device
A refrigerant liquid level measuring device that measures a refrigerant liquid level in a short period is provided. A series sensor arrangement includes a plurality of sensor elements electrically connected in series. The sensor elements each have a superconducting wire and a normal conductor heater electrically connected to the wire, and the superconducting wire and the normal conductor heater are in thermal contact with each other. The series sensor arrangement is provided to cross the liquid level of refrigerant liquid in a container that stores the refrigerant liquid and one of the sensor elements and the other sensor elements in the series sensor arrangement are positioned on one another in the vertical direction. The series sensor arrangement is supplied with electric current, so that the liquid level of the refrigerant is measured by measuring the electrical resistance value of the normal conductive part of the super conducting wires in the series sensor arrangement. |
| US07762131B2 |
System for predicting changes in a drilling event during wellbore drilling prior to the occurrence of the event
A system for drilling a wellbore includes a prediction unit operable to predict a change in a drilling event while the wellbore is being drilled and prior to the drilling event change occurring. The prediction unit monitors surface and downhole data and well inflows to predict drilling events. The prediction unit may activate alarms for predefined drilling conditions, such as a kick alarm to provide an early warning of a dangerous influx of formation fluids into the wellbore. |
| US07762128B2 |
Wheel support bearing assembly equipped with sensor
In a wheel support bearing assembly including a plurality of rolling elements (5) interposed between an outer member (1) and an inner member (2), a sensor unit (21) is fitted to one of the outer member and the inner member, which serves as a stationary member. The sensor unit includes a sensor mounting member (22) and a strain sensor (23) fitted to the sensor mounting member. The sensor mounting member has a plurality of contact fixing portions (22a, 22b) that are fixed to at least two locations spaced a distant from each other in a direction circumferentially of the outer member. A cutout (24) is provided in the outer member at respective positions corresponding to the neighboring contact fixing portions of the sensor mounting member, so as to extend in an axial direction. The strain sensor is arranged intermediate between the neighboring contact fixing portions. |
| US07762125B2 |
Method for monitoring thrust produced by gas turbine engines
A method for providing an indication of thrust available from a gas turbine engine, the method comprises measuring fan aerodynamic speed to produce an actual fan aerodynamic speed measurement, determining a difference between the actual fan aerodynamic speed measurement and an expected fan aerodynamic speed measurement, and if the difference is less than a predetermined threshold value, indicating that sufficient thrust is available. |
| US07762120B2 |
Tapered ultrasonic reference standard
The invention relates to tapered reference standards, and methods for their manufacture and use. An ultrasonic inspection reference standard for tapered, composite materials may include a member having at least one tapered section. The member may be manufactured from a fiber-free polymer resin using a stereo lithography process. The tapered reference standards may substantially mimic the affect on ultrasonic sound passing through tapered sections in composite laminates. |
| US07762117B2 |
Crimp die holding mechanism
Disclosed herein is a crimp die holder. The crimp die holder includes a main body portion, a pin, and a spring. The main body portion includes a first recess, a second recess, and an opening. The first recess extends from a first side of the main body portion to a middle section of the main body portion. The second recess extends from a second side of the main body portion to the middle section. The opening extends from a third side of the main body portion and through a section of the second recess. The pin is disposed within the opening. The pin includes a first portion along a length of the pin. The first portion of the pin is configured to engage with a portion of a crimp die at the section of the second recess. The spring is between the main body portion and the pin. |
| US07762108B2 |
Suspension apparatus and resonance avoiding method of drum-type washing machine
Disclosed herein is a suspension apparatus and a resonance avoiding method of a drum-type washing machine. The method adjusts elastic moduli of elastic members before a drum reaches a resonance speed during a dehydration cycle of the washing machine. If the rotating speed of the drum exceeds the resonance speed, the method returns the elastic moduli of the elastic members to an initial state, thereby preventing generation of resonance. |
| US07762107B2 |
Counterweight for washing machine tub
Counterweight, connectable to a washing machine tub (2), comprising an hollow shell (3) of U-shaped cross-section for containing a concrete ballast mass (4) poured therein, said shell (3) is integrally provided in one piece with two foldable members (5) adapted to close enlarged lower portions (6) of said shell (4) in order to encapsulate said concrete ballast mass (4). |
| US07762104B2 |
Modular setting diamond jewelry
A modular setting diamond jewelry includes a noble metal base with the bottom thereof being in a shape of taper. A plurality of diamond holes is defined in the top of the noble metal base for receiving diamonds therein. A protrusion is formed between each two adjacent diamond holes which locate at the circumference of noble metal base. The peripheral setting diamonds overlap against the central diamond with inner edges thereof. The outer edge of each peripheral diamond is aligned to the peripheral edge of the noble metal base. One diamond hole is defined in the center of the noble metal base, and eight diamond holes are defined around the central diamond hole. The modular setting diamond jewelry of the present invention is ready to make with low cost, since the diamond holes defined in the noble metal base and the protrusions formed between the peripheral diamond holes can install several diamonds and the diamonds together with the noble metal base form an artistic whole to have the same effect as a big grain diamond. |
| US07762101B1 |
Highly efficient cooling systems
Improved structures of cooling systems that may be used in air conditioning or refrigeration are described. To achieve a high efficiency in converting cooling effect from one or more cooling units, antifreeze liquid used to absorb the cooling effect is forced to pass through a box or container made out of graphite or thermally conductive metal or alloy holding a sponge-like structure or foam, also made out of graphite or thermally conductive metal or alloy, where the foam including open cells provides maximum surface contact with the liquid. Further the liquid is sprayed or vaporized onto the foam and passes through the foam by gravity or pressure. The cooled liquid is exited from the container for use in air conditioning or refrigeration. |
| US07762098B2 |
Refrigerator
According to one aspect, there is provided a refrigerator including a refrigerating chamber formed at a relatively upper portion of a refrigerator body and a freezing chamber formed at a relatively lower portion of the refrigerator body, which comprises an ice-making chamber which is partitioned in the refrigerating chamber by insulating walls and includes an icemaker for making ice and an ice storage for storing the ice made in the icemaker. The temperature in the refrigerating chamber can be accurately controlled, the loss of cold air can be minimized and the structures for supplying water into the icemaker and the dispenser can be simplified. |
| US07762097B2 |
Refrigerator having an ice maker and ice dispenser
An ice maker for a refrigerator includes a first shaft rotatably fastened to an inside of an ice bank, a second shaft fastened to an end of the first shaft and rotated by a driving motor, and a plurality of blades formed along a longitudinal direction of the second shaft. The blades are spaced apart a predetermined distance along the second shaft and have a spiral surface which acts to push ice as the second shaft rotates. The first shaft may be formed of a material such as steel, which has good torsional elasticity. The second shaft and the blades may be formed as one molded piece. |
| US07762096B2 |
Temperature control vest having visible ice sheets composed of refrigerant cubes
A temperature control vest for use in providing cooling for workers subject to extreme temperature work environments. The temperature control vest includes chest-covering pieces and a back-covering piece that are connected by adjustable straps that run over the shoulders of the user and lacing assemblies that pass around the sides of the user. The chest covering and back covering pieces each have one or more detachable panels mounted on their interior surfaces that include compartments holding built-in ice sheets composed of refrigerant cubes for providing cooling to the user. The panels are releasably attached to the chest-covering pieces and back-covering piece so that the panels and the ice sheets can be quickly removed and replaced when the ice becomes melted. The compartments in the panels include fabric mesh layers along their inside surfaces for holding the replaceable ice sheets in contact with the user for cooling and heating purposes while providing a pleasing visual appearance. The compartments and mesh also allow the ice sheets to be inspected to assess the extent to which the refrigerant cubes remain frozen and to detect any damage to the ice sheets indicating that the ice sheets should be removed from the compartments and replaced. |
| US07762092B2 |
Ice making device and refrigerator having the same
An ice making device and a refrigerator having the ice making device include an ice making tray having ice making grooves opened at upper sides thereof to receive water and a cool air flow channel disposed below the ice making grooves and along which cool air flows. Cool air is uniformly supplied from one side to the other side of the ice making tray along the cool air flow channel, and therefore, the ice making process is completed in a reduced time. |
| US07762090B2 |
Plate heat exchanger with condensed fluid separating functions
A plate heat exchanger with a condensed fluid separating function, which includes a reheater having plural laminated wrinkled plates and introduction and discharge holes connected to different compressed air channels therein; a chiller having plural laminated wrinkled plates, working fluid inlet and outlet holes connected to a working fluid channel therein, and compressed air channels formed therein; and a wall-shaped pipe configured for partitioning the reheater and the chiller with providing a flow line to communicate a compressed air with he reheater and the chiller. An adiabatic expansion chamber is formed in a lower portion of the chiller on a flow line for the compressed air cooled in the chiller to move toward the reheater. A condensation chamber is formed in a lower portion of the reheater connected to the adiabatic expansion chamber. A condensation mesh sieve and a drainage hole are formed in the condensation hole. |
| US07762087B2 |
Rotatable integrated segmented mid-turbine frames
A mid-turbine frame connected to at least one mount of a gas turbine engine transfers a first load from a first bearing and a second load from a second bearing to the mount. The mid-turbine frame includes a load transfer unit, a torque box rotatably positioned within the load transfer unit, and a plurality of struts. The load transfer unit has a first locking element and combines the first load and the second load into a combined load. The torque box has a second locking element that is engagable with the first locking element of the load transfer unit. The plurality of struts are connected between the torque box and the mount, and transfer the combined load from the torque box to the mount. The first locking element and the second locking element are at least one of a rib or a groove. |
| US07762086B2 |
Nozzle extension assembly for ground and flight testing
An exhaust nozzle for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present invention includes: an outer cowl; a cowl interface ring attached to the outer cowl; an acoustic nozzle; an acoustic nozzle interface ring attached to the acoustic nozzle, the acoustic nozzle interface ring attachable to the cowl interface ring; and a removable nozzle section attachable to the acoustic nozzle interface ring and the cowl interface ring. |
| US07762085B2 |
Turbine engine having two off-axis spools with valving-enabled modulation between high and low power modes
A turbine engine particularly suited for VTOL aircraft is disclosed. According to various embodiments, the core of the turbine engine includes two spools—a low pressure (LP) spool and a high pressure (HP) spool—where the LP spool is independently mounted remote to the HP spool. The engine may be modulated for operation by a modulation diverter valve assembly and through the fuel flow to the engine. The power output from the engine can be modulated from high levels to low levels and vice versa through control of the air flow through the engine using the modulation diverter valve assembly. In lift mode operation both the LP and HP spools may be operational, while during the forward flight cruise mode of operation the HP spool is operational and the LP spool may or may not be operational depending upon the power required for the flight condition. For HP spool only operation, the LP spool may be shut down using the modulation diverter valve assembly and an inlet flow diverter valve assembly. The convertible configuration may be achieved by the diverter valving-enabled modulation of the engine airflow direction to produce a characteristic for one embodiment having shaft power output for the vertical lift mode to propulsive thrust output for forward flight mode. |
| US07762082B1 |
Apparatus and method of recovering vapors
An apparatus and method is disclosed for recovering a flammable vapor emanating from a vent of a tank. The apparatus comprises an input conduit for connecting to the vent of the tank. An input manifold connects the input conduit to an input of a compressor with an output manifold connecting an output of the compressor to an input of a storage tank. An output conduit connects an output of the storage tank to the turbine generator for generating electrical power by burning the flammable vapor. An electrical connector directs electrical power from the turbine generator to drive the apparatus as well as to supply surplus power to an external load. |
| US07762080B2 |
Fuel metering pump calibration method
A system and method for accurately supplying fuel flow to a gas turbine engine from a fuel metering pump regardless of variations in operating conditions of the fuel metering pump. The system determines an updated flow characteristic curve for an electrically powered positive displacement pump that is configured to supply fluid via a valve that is configured to open at a predetermined fluid inlet pressure. Electrical current is supplied to the pump to thereby cause the pump to supply the fluid to the valve. The electrical current supplied to the pump is monitored to determine when the valve opens, and one or more points on the updated flow characteristic curve are determined based on the determination of when the valve opens. |
| US07762077B2 |
Single-stage hypersonic vehicle featuring advanced swirl combustion
A single-stage hypersonic vehicle is comprised of a low-speed and a high-speed propulsion system. The low-speed propulsion system propels the single-stage vehicle to a threshold velocity, after which the high-speed propulsion system then takes over. The low-speed propulsion system includes a combined-cycle engine featuring a swirl generator that is integrated into a turbojet engine to provide a compact turbojet and swirl afterburner-ramjet propulsion system. The high-speed propulsion system includes a hypersonic engine that is operable at the threshold takeover velocity and beyond. In various embodiments, the high-speed propulsion system comprises a scramjet, rocket, or scramjet/rocket engine depending requirements. Benefits of the swirl generator design include its ability to rapidly and efficiently atomize, vaporize, mix and burn the fuel and oxidizer for the low speed propulsion system, significantly reduce length, weight, cooling requirements and complexity for both propulsion systems, while maintaining high propulsion performance and reducing propulsion and launch costs. |
| US07762074B2 |
Air flow conditioner for a combustor can of a gas turbine engine
A burner (27) of a gas turbine engine (10) includes a cylindrical basket (60) comprising an air flow reversal region (86). The flow reversal region ends at an air inlet plane (84) of the basket. The burner also includes a flow conditioner (90) disposed in the flow reversal region transecting an air flow (80) flowing non-uniformly through the flow reversal region, the flow conditioner being effective to mitigate variation of the air flow entering the basket across the inlet plane. |
| US07762073B2 |
Pilot mixer for mixer assembly of a gas turbine engine combustor having a primary fuel injector and a plurality of secondary fuel injection ports
A mixer assembly for use in a combustion chamber of a gas turbine engine includes a pilot mixer, a main mixer, and a fuel manifold. The pilot mixer includes: an annular pilot housing having a hollow interior, a primary fuel injector mounted in the pilot housing, a plurality of axial swirlers positioned upstream from the primary fuel injector, and a plurality of secondary fuel injection ports for introducing fuel into the hollow interior of the pilot housing. The main mixer includes: a main housing surrounding the pilot housing and defining an annular cavity, a plurality of fuel injection ports, and at least one swirler positioned upstream from the plurality of fuel injection ports. The fuel manifold is in flow communication with the plurality of secondary fuel injection ports in the pilot mixer and the plurality of fuel injection ports in the main mixer. |
| US07762070B2 |
Pilot nozzle heat shield having internal turbulators
A pilot nozzle heat shield includes a body having a first end for receiving a pilot nozzle and a second end including a flow tip. The body includes a plurality of internal turbulators circumferentially disposed about the internal peripheral surface of the body. The flow tip includes a proximal periphery and a distal periphery. A plurality of flow ports are circumferentially spaced about the proximal periphery of the flow tip. The flow tip includes a plurality of slots. Each slot extends distally from one of the flow ports to the distal periphery of the flow tip, which defines an aperture. The plurality of slots define a plurality of tangs; each tang is defined between a pair of neighboring slots. A plurality of turbulators can be disposed about the inner peripheral surface of the heat shield body at the tangs. |
| US07762064B2 |
Exhaust system for an engine
An exhaust system for an engine, comprising of a first exhaust passage providing a first flow area, a second exhaust passage communicatively coupled to the first exhaust passage, the second exhaust passage providing a second flow area greater than the first flow area, wherein the second exhaust passage is arranged downstream of the first exhaust passage, wherein a first wall surface of the first exhaust passage defines at least a first opening for transferring air external the first exhaust passage to within the first exhaust passage and a second wall surface of the second exhaust passage defines at least a second opening for transferring air external the second exhaust passage to within the second exhaust passage, a first protrusion disposed within the first exhaust passage upstream of the first opening, and a second protrusion disposed within the second exhaust passage upstream of the second opening. |
| US07762062B2 |
Adaptive regeneration system
A regeneration system for a work machine may include a power source configured to provide a variable power output. The regeneration system may also include at least one regeneration device operably connected to the power source and adapted to use at least a portion of the variable power output to regenerate the exhaust element. A controller may be configured to determine an amount of power required to regenerate the exhaust element. The controller may also be configured to adjust operation of the power source based on the amount of power required to regenerate the exhaust element. |
| US07762060B2 |
Exhaust treatment system
An exhaust treatment system is provided. The system may include a particulate trap configured to remove one or more types of particulate matter from an exhaust flow of an engine. The system may also include a catalyst configured to chemically alter at least one component of the exhaust flow. Further, the system may include an exhaust conduit configured to direct the exhaust flow from the engine to the particulate trap and the catalyst. In addition, the exhaust treatment system may include a heating system configured to maintain the temperature of the catalyst above a first predetermined temperature. The heating system may also be configured to periodically raise the temperature of the particulate trap above a higher, second predetermined temperature to thereby effectuate a regeneration of the particulate trap by oxidizing particulate matter accumulated in the particulate trap. |
| US07762055B2 |
Externally heated engine
An externally heated engine is provided which has at least two pistons. The first piston has a first side (working side) and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the first piston and the first cylinder define a first working chamber containing working fluid. The second side of the first piston and the first cylinder define a first opposite chamber containing an opposing fluid. A heater heats the working fluid in the first cylinder. Preferably, the cylinder is heated by a heat source so that the working fluid has a temperature of no more than 500° Fahrenheit with a temperature difference between the heat source and the working fluid of less than 5° Fahrenheit. The second piston reciprocates within a second cylinder, and has a first side (working side) and a second side opposite the first side. The first side and the cylinder define a working chamber containing working fluid. The second side of the piston and the cylinder define a second opposite chamber containing an opposing fluid. The working fluid in the second cylinder is cooled to a temperature of below 35° Fahrenheit. |
| US07762053B2 |
Composite yarn and cut-resistant glove using the yarn
A composite yarn is provided which comprises a core and a covering layer formed by wrapping a covering fiber around the core, the core being composed of a metal thin wire and an attending yarn comprising a filament yarn, wherein the attending yarn is wound around the metal thin wire at 5 to 60 turns per meter of the metal thin wire. A cut-resistant glove formed of the composite yarn is also provided. The composite yarn of the present invention is preferably usable for protective products such as protective fabrics, protective clothes, protective aprons and protective gloves used for protecting workers and a cut-resistant glove formed of the composite fiber is excellent not only in moisture absorption property, but also in putting-on-feeling, use feeling and workability in the state of being put on. |
| US07762051B2 |
System for removal of agricultural header
A control system for the header flotation and lift hydraulics of an agricultural windrower that manages the effective and efficient removal of the header. |
| US07762048B1 |
Therapeutic hoof boot
A hoof boot assembly enables a user to remedy a select hoof disorder, and comprises an outer hoof-enveloping casing and an inner cavity-filling core. The casing is constructed from an elastic material and the core is constructed from a viscoelastic material. The core is received in the casing such that when donned upon a hoof, the sole/frog cavity of the hoof negatively impresses the core. In other words, the boot assembly is outfitted upon a hoof such that the casing envelopes the hoof, and the core compressibly fills the hoof cavity thereof. The optional medicament is deliverable to a target treatment site via core compression for topically treating the site. The casing is elastically actuable and returnable during hoof loading/unloading, and the core is creep-compressible and creep-returnable during hoof loading/unloading. |
| US07762045B2 |
Method and apparatus for supplying gas to an area
An apparatus for supplying one or more gases, such as oxygen, to a target area, comprising a top layer and a bottom layer sealed around the perimeter of the layers to form a reservoir between the layers, wherein the top layer is not gas-permeable and the bottom layer is highly gas-permeable, said reservoir containing one or more gases. The present invention also describes methods of using such an apparatus to supply oxygen to a wound for improved wound healing. |
| US07762042B2 |
Wireway quick-connect system
A quick-connect system for connecting two or more sections of wireway in generally longitudinal alignment along an X-axis. The system involves the a series of screws in the bottom and side walls of a generally U-shaped connector receivable in corresponding slots in the bottom and side walls of the two wireway sections. In one embodiment, the bottom wall slots are closed-ended slots and the side wall slots are open-end slots extending in from respective end edges of the wireway sections. The side walls slots are configured such that they have longitudinal centerlines having X-axis and Y-axis components. |
| US07762038B2 |
Beam to column connection assembly
The invention relates to a rigid screwed assembly system for metal structures, which is designed to fix secondary sections (3) to a H-shaped receiving section (2) or similar. According to the invention, accessories (1) are provided at the assembly points, said accessories being fitted into the receiving section (2), and the secondary sections are fixed using screwed attachments (4) which pass through the corresponding assembly parts of the sections (2 and 3) as well as the corresponding accessories (1). |
| US07762034B2 |
Rotary stitch for joining sheet metal stock
A method for securing two pieces of sheet material is provided using a stitch preferably made by sequentially passing the grid member through two die sets. The first die set lances a strap out of the two sheets of metal such that, at the approximate center or midsection of the strap, the first layer of material is displaced completely out of the plane defined by the web, while the second layer is only partially displaced out of the plane of the web so that a portion of the second layer remains in the space vacated by the first layer of the strap. The lanced strap is then passed through a second die set, in which the first and second layers of the strap are deformed or “swaged” such that the first layer is flattened and expanded in width beyond the edges of the hole in the web created when the strap was lanced. This provides interference such that the first layer of the strap cannot pass back through the hole. Additionally, the strap in the second web is deformed and displaced into the first web to bond the two together. |
| US07762030B2 |
Hold down system
A fastener assembly comprises a first cylindrical member disposed within a second cylindrical member. One of the first and second cylindrical members is movable relative to the other in a first direction. The other one of the first and second cylindrical members is locked relative to the one in a second direction opposite to the first direction. A spring is operably attached to the first and second cylindrical members to urge one of the first and second cylindrical members in the first direction. A removable member is operably associated with the first and second cylindrical members to prevent one of the first and second cylindrical members from moving in the first direction prior to removing the removable member. The removable member is configured to be pulled out to allow one of the first and second cylindrical members to move in the first direction. |
| US07762029B2 |
Anchor for post tension concrete reinforcing systems
An anchor for a post tension reinforcement is disclosed. The anchor includes an anchor base having at least one wedge receiving bore therein. The wedge receiving bore is tapered in diameter at a single selected taper angle. An axial length of the wedge receiving bore is selected so that a minimum internal diameter of the wedge receiving bore is at least as large as an external diameter of a sheath on a reinforcing tendon. In another aspect, the wedge receiving bore is positioned in the anchor so that its longitudinal center is approximately collocated with a load bearing basal surface of the anchor. |
| US07762028B2 |
Window-containing assemblies having a molded plastic frame
The present invention provides a window frame design that is adapted to receive at least two light-panels. The window frame comprises a stepped frame section that includes a lower step surface and an upper step surface. The lower step surface is adapted to receive a first light-panel so that a section of the first light-panel lies flush against the lower step surface. Similarly, the upper step surface is adapted to receive a second light-panel so that the second light-panel lies flush against the upper step surface. The window frame design of the invention can be either incorporated into a skylight frame that may be attached to a curb unit on a roof or it may be an integral part of a skylight frame-curb assembly that also contains a curb section. In another embodiment of the invention, a window frame design which directly incorporates one or more light-panels during molding is provided. |
| US07762022B2 |
Automatic door opening and closing system and method of control thereof
A swinging automatic door control system includes an activation sensor for acquiring images of a first area where the door swings when opening or closing, a presence sensor for detecting motion in a second area that fronts a non-swinging side of the door when said door is closed, and a controller for controlling the opening and closing of the door as a function of the acquired images of a first area and the detection of motion in the second area. |
| US07762020B2 |
Wall-mounted sliding door system and method
A sliding wall-mounted interior door system that includes a telescoping door actuating mechanism that is attached to the upper portion of the door, and a roller assembly that extends horizontally from the wall and engages a track in the lower portion of the door. The door actuating system is designed so that the movement of one of the door panels simultaneously moves the other door panel in the opposite direction. The actuating mechanism is designed so that a gearing assembly within the actuating mechanism moves laterally when the door system is moved between the open and closed positions. |
| US07762018B1 |
Modular gunstock
The present invention is a modular gunstock utilizing a two-piece mounting structure and a stock module. The structure comprises a weapon attachment, in the case of an AR15/M16 rifle a receiver extension tube, and a sleeve slidable over said attachment and containing mounting structure for the stock module. The disclosed stock module is adjustable for length and features a length pre-set system, a latch with independent dual-pawls and an integrated impact buffer, modular tailpiece, and storage. The sleeve also features a position selectable fixed cheek plate. |
| US07762017B2 |
Customizable envelope assembly
A customizable envelope formed from interchangeable components allows the user to create various color and texture arrangements. The envelope is formed using two separate pieces of paper or other similar sheet material, each of which includes two foldable end flaps and a central portion. Both sheets are generally rectangular in shape and, when assembled to form the finished envelope, are preferably oriented so that their elongate axes are at a 90° angle to each other. In one form, the central portion of one sheet has a pair of elongated slits preferably formed parallel to the longitudinal axis of the sheet and located near the top and bottom edges, respectively. The second sheet is sized so that it will be received in these slits. After assembly, the portion of the first, slitted sheet, exterior to the slits appears to frame the central portion of the second sheet, providing a framed opening on either the inner or outer surface of the completed envelope. Once the envelope is assembled, an invitation, postcard, photograph or other form of insert can be placed inside, and the envelope closed around the insert by folding the end flaps inwardly toward each other. Various arrangements of closure tabs can be provided on the end flaps to hold the end flaps together when the envelope is closed. Various shapes of end flaps also can be utilized. By folding the end flaps backwardly after the envelope is opened, the flaps can be used to form a stand for erecting and displaying any material disposed within the framed opening. |
| US07762016B2 |
Decorative signpost
A system and method for installing a decorative exterior on a standard signpost is disclosed. A first exterior shell is mounted on one side of the post, and a second exterior shell is mounted on the other. Discs halves are also provided which, when installed between the post and the shells, cause the shells to be securely fastened to the post. |
| US07762015B2 |
Ground engaging tool system
A ground engaging tool system comprises a ground engaging tool such as a tip, an adapter mounted to or part of a work tool, and a rotating lock member. The ground engaging tool is attached to the adapter, and a post portion of the adapter slides into a slot provided on the lock. The lock is rotated so that the entrance to the slot is blocked and the post cannot slide out of the slot. The lock in this position is in a locking position, and the retention of the post in the slot of the lock retains the ground engaging tool to the adapter. |
| US07762013B2 |
Trencher with auto-plunge and boom depth control
A system and process for controlling and actuating an excavation implement during excavation between an above-ground position and an operator specified below-ground position and for maintaining the specified below-ground position once achieved. The actuation of the excavation implement is regulated by use of an operator modifiable relationship between an engine operating speed and an actuator speed. The actuation of the excavation implement is further regulated by use of an operator modifiable relationship between an attachment drive speed and the actuator speed. A computer network controls the actuation of the excavation implement in response to inputs from the operator and feedback from the engine speed, the attachment drive speed, and an actuator position sensor as the excavation implement progresses through the earth. This results in the system maintaining the engine speed and the attachment drive speed at a desired output level when the excavation implement is subject to variations in loading while moving between the above-ground and below-ground positions. |
| US07762012B2 |
Footwear with multi-piece midsole
Articles of footwear having a unitary midsole with an integrally molded toe cap that extends over the wearer's toes are disclosed, in which the midsole is molded in multiple sections one of which includes the integrally-molded toe cap which are joined to one another to provide the unitary midsole. |
| US07762011B2 |
Toe protection sandal
A sandal including a molded rubber outsole configured to support a lower surface of a foot including a heel, midfoot, and a forefoot; a toe cap extending from the outsole and configured to cover a top of at least a portion of the forefoot, the toe cap molded integrally with the outsole; and a plurality of sandal straps fixed to the outsole to retain the sandal on the foot, at least one of the sandal straps fixed to the toe. |
| US07762010B2 |
Toe for safety footwear having a multilayer structure
A toe for safety footwear, including a shell shaped so as to receive the extremity of a foot placed in the footwear, and a lining which is structurally separate from the shell and shaped in such a way as to match its profile. The lining is also bonded to an outer surface of the shell, at least partly covering it. |
| US07762007B2 |
Laundry appliance
A laundry appliance includes a cabinet or surround structure with an attachment for a removable front panel and a removable front panel for attachment to the cabinet. The appliance is a drum and a drum support structure supporting the drum for rotation. There is a movement interface between the drum support structure and the cabinet or surround structure, allowing the drum support structure to move between an operating condition within the cabinet and a maintenance condition wherein the drum and drum support structure are at least substantially disposed outside the envelope defined by the cabinet. In the operating condition the drum and support structure are hidden behind the removable front panel. They may be moved out to the maintenance condition after removal of the front panel. |
| US07762006B2 |
Medical equipment drying device
A device and corresponding methods for drying medical equipment involving a dryer for drying the medical equipment; and a supply orb having a body and a cavity within the body for holding, ventilating, and storing the medical equipment, the at least one supply orb being mechanically coupled to the dryer for operation and being mechanically decoupled from the dryer during non-operation. The supply orb having a ventilation feature and a configuration conducive to creating a combined irrotational and rotational gas flow therein. |
| US07761999B2 |
Razor having separate blade groups for shaving and trimming/sculpting
A razor system is provided for shaving facial and body hair, the razor system having a handle and a razor cartridge. The razor cartridge has a primary group of blades and a second group of blades, such that the primary group of blades makes a first common plane and the second group of blades makes a second working plane. The first common plane and the second working plane are directionally-opposed. The present invention further relates to a method of shaving with the razor system. |
| US07761992B2 |
Process for machining axial blade slots in turbine disks for jet engines
A process for machining axial blade slots in turbine disks used in jet engines is provided. The process broadly includes the steps of providing a turbine disk, forming a roughened slot having a plurality of joined rectangular areas in the turbine disk, and machining the roughened slot to a finished slot. |
| US07761991B2 |
Methods and apparatus for coupling gas turbine engine components
A method facilitates assembling a gas turbine engine assembly including at least a first member and a second member. The method comprises inserting a threaded fastener through an opening formed in a flange, and providing at least one shank nut including a flanged mating end, an opposite non-mating end, and a body extending therebetween. The body includes an internal surface, an external surface, and a centerline extending between the body ends. The flanged mating end includes a substantially planar exterior surface that is aligned perpendicularly to the centerline and an annular groove that extends from the exterior surface at least partially towards the non-mating end. The method also comprises securing the assembly together such that the mating end is positioned flush against the flange and such that the threaded fastener extends at least partially into a bore extending through the shank nut and defined by the shank nut internal surface. |
| US07761987B2 |
Manufacturing process for cooling channel piston with formable shoulder
Process for manufacturing a cooling channel piston which has a cooling channel approximately in the area behind the ring belt, where a piston blank is shaped at least partially by forging, where in accordance with the invention it is envisaged that a circumferential shoulder is formed in the area of the heat dam also by forging, a recess is introduced behind the shoulder and the shoulder is subsequently reshaped by deformation in such a way that the recess is closed by the shoulder to form a cooling channel. |
| US07761986B2 |
Membrane probing method using improved contact
A method of probing an electrical device using a membrane probing system having an improved contact. A membrane probe forms a contact having a ridge with a pair of inclined surfaces defining an acute angle such that, when pressed into an electrical pad of a device to be tested, the ridge penetrates into the electrical pad, shearing away any oxide on the surface of the pad. The device may then be tested. |
| US07761985B2 |
Method of manufacturing a medical lead
A method of manufacturing a segmented electrode assembly. An electrically conducting tube is coupled to an electrically insulating material. The tube is generally cylindrical and hollow and defines one or more gaps at a first axial position. The tube also includes one or more bridges located at a second axial position. The method includes removing at least a portion of the bridge resulting in a segmented electrode assembly having at least one segment. A number embodiments of making a tube are also provided. In another embodiment a method of manufacturing a medical lead using a segmented electrode assembly is provided. |
| US07761984B2 |
Process for producing multi-layer printed wiring board
A multi-layer printed wiring board includes a board covered with a conductor layer, an interlayer insulating resin layer, an etched metal film on the interlayer insulating resin layer, and a via hole. The interlayer insulating resin layer has a fibrous substrate. The via hole has an electrolytic plated film and an electrolessly plated film and connects the conductor layer of the board and the etched metal film. |
| US07761983B2 |
Method of assembling a wafer probe
The present invention relates to a method of assembling a probe for testing of integrated circuits or other microelectronic devices. |
| US07761979B2 |
Coaxial connector crimping tool
A coaxial connector crimping tool has a base, a handle, a transmittal unit and a crimping area. The base has a containment slot, and the containment slot has a guiding structure. One end of the handle is pivoted on an end of the base. Two ends of the transmittal unit are respectively pivoted on a first predetermined position of the guiding structure and a second predetermined position of the handle, and the transmittal unit has an adjustable length. The transmittal unit has an adjustable portion, and the adjustable portion is disposed between the first predetermined position and the second predetermined position. The crimping area is pivoted on the transmittal unit and disposed in the containment slot. |
| US07761974B2 |
Reconfigurable fixture device and methods of use
A process generally includes contacting a surface of at least one workpiece with a reconfigurable pad of a fixture device, wherein the reconfigurable pad comprises a shape memory material configured to conform to the surface of the at least one workpiece, and fixturing the contacted workpiece. |
| US07761973B2 |
Connection system for construction
A connection system for steel construction employs both fasteners and an adhesive for connecting panels to a metal frame or metal studs. The connection system also joins metal components such as web stiffeners, hold-down clamps and vertical clips to metal studs and cross-channel members. The fasteners may be a self-drilling screw, rivets, pins, clinches or other mechanical fasteners. The adhesive may be a two-part epoxy system, an acrylic, a urethane or other structural adhesive system designed to bond light gauge steel. |
| US07761970B1 |
Method of manufacturing of electrosurgical implements
A method of electrosurgical implements consists of a step of formation of an integral module consisting of a plurality of space from each other interconnected implements, arranged in such manner that a multiplicity of operational spaces are defined between facing each other narrow edges of each pair of adjacent implements. In a coating step a coating is directed normally to the broad planar sides of the implements and substantially parallel to the narrow edges of the implements arranged in the operational spaces. |
| US07761968B2 |
Method of crimping a polymeric stent
A method of crimping a stent to a support element is disclosed, the method comprising: positioning a polymeric stent around a support element; heating the stent, wherein the heated stent is above ambient temperature; and allowing the heated stent to radially contract onto the support element, wherein the heated stent radially contracts at least partially due to heating the stent. |
| US07761967B2 |
Method of assembling a shore post leg assembly
A method of assembling a metal shore post of a concrete forming assembly is disclosed. An outer telescoping tube is provided that has a main section with a first inside diameter and top portion with a section having a second inside diameter reduced relative to the first inside diameter of the outer tube. An inner telescoping tube is inserted for telescopic movement inside the outer tube. After assembly, a pair of pistons are inserted through access holes in the outer tube to provide a crushing force to the inner tube deforming it to create a region of increased diameter that is greater than that of the reduced diameter section but not so large as to prevent telescopic movement of the inner tube inside the outer tube. The increased dimension region thereby prevents accidental separation of the inner tube from the assembly, thereby improving safety and efficiency. Openings are provided in the inner tube in the region being crushed in order to control the region of deformation. |
| US07761964B2 |
Structuring needle for treating fiber webs
A structuring needle for treating a fiber web by repeatedly penetrating thereinto, includes a shank, a working-part tip constituting an end of the shank and a multi-branch recess formed in the working-part tip. The multi-branch recess is composed of a plurality of generally groove-shaped branches. At least some of the branches are oriented to one another at an angle other than 180°. |
| US07761960B2 |
Insert tongue for a safety belt buckle
An insert tongue (10) for a safety belt buckle includes an insert section (12) which is intended to be inserted into the belt buckle and a safety belt section (14) which has a slot for receiving the safety belt (5). The safety belt section (14) generally extends in the extension of the insert section (12) and the slot extends at an angle of less than 25° relative to a plane defined by the insert section (12). |
| US07761957B2 |
Vacuum canister with dual removable motors
A canister of a vacuum cleaning system has first and second motor support plates mounted within the canister forming an intervening chamber and an upper motor cooling chamber. An auxiliary plate is attached to the second motor plate and has a dimension sized to enable the auxiliary plate to be removed from the canister interior past auxiliary components mounted on the side wall of the canister avoiding removal of the auxiliary components. A first motor is removably mounted on the first support plate and extends through an opening formed in the second support plate and is fastened to the auxiliary plate by a plurality of fasteners. The first motor is removable from the canister interior with the auxiliary plate after unfastening the auxiliary plate from the second motor support plate. A second motor is removably seated in a retainer ring attached to the second motor support plate. |
| US07761951B1 |
Articulated paint roller assembly
An paint roller assembly having a paint roller and an elongated extension pole. The paint roller is coupled to the extension pole by a pivoting head that is selectively lockable at various user-selected angles. The pivoting head and paint roller include complementary seat and recess sections that always position the roller either parallel or perpendicular to the pivot head's axis of rotation. |
| US07761947B2 |
Complex motion toothbrush
An electrically driven toothbrush may comprise a shaft comprising a cam. The cam may contact and move a first bristle holder. The shaft may drivingly engage the first bristle the holder. A second bristle holder may be driven by the first bristle holder. The second bristle holder may be driven by an engagement with an element extending from the first bristle holder. |
| US07761945B2 |
Apparatus and methods for preventing pressure ulcers in bedfast patients
A mattress and temperature control system for preventing pressure ulcers is provided. The mattress and temperature control system may include at least two chambers that may be alternately pressurized to each independently support a patient's body reclined on the mattress at different times. In some embodiments, the chambers may be implemented as an inflatable tubing system including at least two inflatable tubing circuits each having inflatable tubes disposed adjacent one another in an alternating manner. The tubes may be inflated with liquid or gas fluids. The system may include a tube pressurizing control device for controlling the inflation of the at least two inflatable tubing circuits in an alternating manner. A gas permeable membrane may encapsulate the inflatable tubing system and may be used to move air between the patient and the mattress for cooling and to remove any moisture. |
| US07761937B2 |
Timepiece shower head
A modified shower head provides a timepiece imbedded within a shower head insert allowing a person showering to keep track of time and also to monitor water usage. It also provides the person showering with a timing mechanism to determine the length of time for use of hair products, tints, dyes and treatments without having to reference an outside timepiece. The insert comprises a timepiece within an encased water-proof enclosure within the shower head insert. |
| US07761930B2 |
Cord holding garment
A garment, in the form of an apron, holds an electrical cord out of the way. The apron includes an elongated length of material having a front panel, a rear panel, and a neck portion adapted to fit about a person's neck and a plurality of releasable fasteners for securing the cord to the elongated length of material. The length of material is adapted to cover a person's torso. The releasable fasteners may be attached to the neck portion and to the elongated length of material. Each of the fasteners may include a strap adapted to hold the cord and hook and loop type fasteners. |
| US07761928B2 |
Cap assembly structure with various accessories
A cap assembly structure has a sliding groove for attaching to the visor of a cap and a sliding anchor block attached to an accessory. The sliding groove, which has an inserting slot opening for receiving an I-shaped engaging slipper of the sliding anchor block, extends from the inserting slot opening end up to the other end such that the sliding groove has at least one ledge formed with a plurality of serrated notches for locking with the I-shaped engaging slipper to enable the wearer to assemble, disassemble, move and replace the accessories. The accessories can also be kept in holding elements when they are not in use. |
| US07765606B2 |
Scanning probe apparatus
A scanning probe apparatus for obtaining information of a sample, recording information in the sample, or processing the sample with relative movement between the sample and the apparatus, the apparatus is constituted by a probe; and a scanning stage including a drive element for moving a sample holding table for holding the sample and a movable portion movable in a direction in which an inertial force generated during movement of the sample holding table is cancelled. The scanning stage further includes a memory for storing characteristic information of the scanning stage and is detachably or replaceably mountable to a main assembly of the apparatus. |
| US07765603B2 |
Communication system, contents processing device, communication method, and computer program
A communication system by which a plurality of apparatuses owned by the same user can be registered efficiently are provided. In the communication system, when a terminal ID of a content processing apparatus is registered in a management server and a content reproduction apparatus is to be registered into the management server through the content processing apparatus, transmission of user information is not performed, but a registration request is transmitted which includes the terminal ID and a device ID for identification of the content reproduction apparatus. The management server specifies a registration record based on the terminal ID included in the registration request information, registers the device ID into the registration record and transmits registration completion information to the content processing apparatus. The content processing apparatus then adds a group ID of the content processing apparatus itself to a second source ID list of the content reproduction apparatus. |
| US07765593B1 |
Rule set-based system and method for advanced virus protection
A system, method and computer program product are provided for preventing malware infection. In use, mass-mailing-type malware is prevented from sending electronic messages via a network. Malware is also prevented from communicating. Still yet, unrecognized attachments are prevented from opening, and executable files are prevented from being infected via the network. |
| US07765582B2 |
Identity-based-encryption messaging system with public parameter host servers
A system is provided that uses identity-based encryption (IBE) to support secure communications. Messages from a sender may be encrypted using an IBE public key and IBE public parameter information associated with a recipient. The recipient may decrypt IBE-encrypted messages from the sender using an IBE private key. A host having a service name may be used to store the IBE public parameter information. The sender may use a service name generation rule to generate the service name based on the IBE public key of the recipient. The sender may use the service name to obtain the IBE public parameter information from the host. |
| US07765581B1 |
System and method for enabling scalable security in a virtual private network
Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide dynamic security policies that change the granularity of the security at the node level, process level, or socket level. Specifically, a channel number and virtual address are associated with various processes included in a process table. Since a security policy is required for all processes, secure and insecure processes located on the same channel may communicate with one another. Moreover, processes located on different channels may communicate with one another by a gateway that connects both channels. This scalable blanketing security approach provides an institutionalized method for securing any process, node or socket by providing a unique mechanism for policy enforcement at runtime or by changing the security policies. |
| US07765577B2 |
Turbo coding for upstream and downstream transmission in cable systems
A method of transmitting data in a cable modem system includes the steps of encoding the data using forward error correction. The data is then encoded with Turbo encoding. The data is then sent to a modulation scheme. The data is then transmitted over a cable channel. The data is then demodulated. The data is then decoded using a Turbo decoder. An inverse of the forward error correction is then applied to the data. |
| US07765570B2 |
Maintaining accurate channel line-up by persistently monitoring availability of accessible channels
A channel updater. The channel updater maintains an accurate channel line-up by automatically testing accessible channels to determine if those channels are available for viewing. Available channels are added to the channel line-up, and unavailable channels are subtracted from the channel line-up. The updater persistently retests the channels so that changes in channel availability are reflected in the channel line-up. |
| US07765569B2 |
Navigation aids for television user interface
Various menu and cursor arrow navigation aids are disclosed for television systems. |
| US07765566B2 |
In-band signaling to control encryption and transcoding resources in VOD/On-Demand system
A method for controlling flow of a video content signal through a communications system, such as a video on-demand system creates a unique message for each individual video content signal and attaches the unique message to each individual video content signal prior to transmitting the video content signal through the communications system to a designed end user system. In one exemplary embodiment, the unique message comprises an in-band signaling message, such as a message inserted in a program map table in an MPEG packetized signal. |
| US07765561B1 |
Dynamically sizing a collaboration of concurrent computing workers based on user inputs
A dynamic collaboration of processes in a concurrent computing environment is disclosed. A user can modify the size of collaboration or the number of processes that execute a computational job after the processes have been launched on the concurrent computing environment. A launched or running process can establish a communication channel with other processes in the collaboration so that the launched or running process can join the collaboration to execute the job. The user can also release a process from the collaboration so the released process can join a new collaboration to execute a different job. Once a job is completed, the processes can leave the collaboration, and the processes are then free to join a new collaboration subsequently. |
| US07765559B2 |
Apparatus and method for communicating between cellular modem software and application engine software of a communications device
An apparatus and method for exchanging data between cellular modem software and application engine software of a communications device is disclosed that involves providing a communications module that facilitates communications between the cellular modem software and the application engine software. From the communications module, a generic function is invoked in response to a service request from the application engine software. The generic function is transformed to a specific function of the cellular modem software and the specific function of the cellular modem software is invoked. |
| US07765555B2 |
Facilitating bulk lock-unbiasing in an object-based system
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates bulk lock-unbiasing for objects within an object-based computing system. The system maintains an epoch, which is a field containing a timestamp, for a biasable object class and each instance of the biasable object class. If the epoch for the biasable object class matches the epoch for a specific instance of the biasable object class, the system knows that any bias for that specific instance is currently valid. When the system receives a signal to perform a bulk lock-unbiasing operation for instances of the biasable object class, it responds by stopping all threads in the object-based computing system at a safe point. Then, the system performs a bulk lock-unbiasing operation for unlocked instances of the biasable object class by incrementing the epoch for the biasable object class and by incrementing corresponding epochs for locked instances of the biasable object class. |
| US07765551B2 |
System for dynamically loading application resources from the first server to the second server based on the modified application resources from the first server
Among other embodiments set forth herein, there is provided, in a network system including a first server running a first application and a second server running a second application, the second server being remote from the first server, each of the first and second server further including a set of application resources associated therewith, a method for dynamically loading application resources from the first server to the second server, the method comprising the steps of: generating and dispatching a monitoring mechanism from the first server to the second server; in accordance with a predefined criteria (such as the expiration of a certain time interval), i) comparing the application resources of the first server and the second server to determine whether the application resources associated with the first server has been modified; and ii) based on the determination, dynamically loading the modified application resources from the first server to the second server. |
| US07765548B2 |
System, method and medium for using and/or providing operating system information to acquire a hybrid user/operating system lock
A system, method and medium for utilizing data indicative of operating system activity to determine if a process should continue to attempt to acquire a lock, or make a call to an operating system. |
| US07765545B2 |
Method for automatically imparting reserve resource to logical partition and logical partitioned computer system
A logical partitioned computer system. A hypervisor includes a resource management table for managing resources assigned to the hypervisor and an assigning/collecting unit for assigning and collecting resources to logical partitions. Each logical partiion has a guest resource monitoring unit for monitoring the amount of the resource being used out of the amount of the resource assigned to the logical partiion and an adding/separating unit for requesting addition and separation of a resource to the assigning/collecting unit based on results of monitoring. In response to the request, assigning/collecting unit searches resource management table, assigns a resource to logical partition when a reserve resource exists in case of an assignment request, and collects a resource as a reserve resource in the resource management table in case of a collection request. |
| US07765543B1 |
Selective descheduling of idling guests running on a host computer system
Guests, such as virtual machines, that are running on a host hardware platform are selectively descheduled when an idling condition is detected. An example of the idling condition is that the guest has been executing instructions in an idle loop for more than a threshold period. Guest instructions may be evaluated for the idling condition in conjunction with binary translation. |
| US07765540B2 |
Use of attribution to describe management information
A system that facilitates management of an application or service of a system using code attribution. Code of an application or service to be installed on the system is attributed with management information. The system includes a management subsystem that uses the attributed management information to manage the installed application or service. |
| US07765538B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining which program patches to recommend for installation
A method and system for selecting patches to recommend for installation on a given computer system. The method, for example, comprises selecting one or more patch analyzer programs from a collection of such programs and then executing each selected program, causing it to generate issues by processing a set of patches compatible with the selected program and with the computer system's installed operating system, programs, and patches. Goals are then identified for as many of these issues as practicable, each goal calling for the installation of a patch or one of its successors. Mutually consistent patch installation recommendations are then generated that satisfy as many of the goals as possible and that also satisfy any dependencies of any recommended patch on the prior installation of other patches, guided by patch attributes and successor relationships. |
| US07765537B2 |
Profiling interface assisted class loading for byte code instrumented logic
A data processing system, method and computer program product for profiling interface assisted class loading for byte code instrumented logic can be provided. The system can include a development environment configured for byte code instrumentation of byte streams for instantiation in a virtual machine, such as a Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The system further can include a profiling interface agent, such as a JVM profiling interface (JVMPI) compliant profiling interface agent. Finally, the system can include profiling assisted class loading logic coupled to the agent. The profiling assisted class loading logic can include program code enabled to identify an extension class required for use by an embedded class for a byte code instrumented byte stream and to request the profiling interface agent to load the extension class in the virtual machine. |
| US07765536B2 |
System and method for the distribution of a program among cooperating processors
A Veil program analyzes the source code and data of a target program and determines how best to distribute the target program and data among the processors of a multi-processor computing system. The Veil program analyzes source code loops, data sizes and types to prepare a set of distribution attempts, whereby each distribution is run under a run-time evaluation wrapper and evaluated to determine the optimal distribution. |
| US07765534B2 |
Compiler with cache utilization optimizations
A compiling program with cache utilization optimizations employs an inter-procedural global analysis of the data access patterns of compile units to be processed. The global analysis determines sufficient information to allow intelligent application of optimization techniques to be employed to enhance the operation and utilization of the available cache systems on target hardware. |
| US07765532B2 |
Inducing concurrency in software code
An Induced Multi-threading (IMT) framework may be configured to induce multi-threaded execution in software code. In one embodiment, the IMT framework may include a concurrent code generator configured to receive marked code having one or more blocks of code marked for concurrent execution. Software code initially intended for sequential execution may have been automatically marked by an automated code marker and/or marked manually to generate the marked code. The concurrent code generator may be configured to generate concurrent code from the marked code. The concurrent code may include one or more tasks configured for concurrent execution in place of the one or more marked blocks of code. In one embodiment, the IMT framework may also include a scheduler configured to schedule one or more of the tasks for multi-threaded execution. |
| US07765529B1 |
Transforming graphical objects in a graphical modeling environment
In a graphical modeling environment, one of a selection of transformation operations is performed on a graphical object by first selecting the graphical object. A user may select a particular transformation operation to be executed on the graphical object from a list of transformation operations displayed to the user. A transformed graphical object derived from the selected graphical object may be then automatically created without retrieving the transformed graphical object from a library or other source. |
| US07765527B2 |
Per thread buffering for storing profiling data
A method, system and computer program product for collecting profiling information during runtime of a multithreaded program. According to the method, a plurality of instructions of the program for execution in an application thread are first received; a plurality of variable size profiling records are then stored in a buffer assigned exclusively to the application thread during execution of the plurality of instructions; and the plurality of profiling records in the buffer are then processed. The program may be written in Java bytecode for execution in a Java virtual machine with the processing of profiling buffers performed by a component of a JIT compiler for insertion into a repository in internal JIT format, e.g. a hash table, for later optimization processing. |
| US07765526B2 |
Management of watchpoints in debuggers
Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture, wherein a first application requests an operating system to monitor a memory address, and wherein the operating system generates a signal in response to an operation that affects the memory address. A second application receives the generated signal. The second application determines whether to forward the signal to the first application. The first application processes the signal, in response to the signal being forwarded by the second application. |
| US07765525B1 |
Operations manager infrastructure for dynamically updating software operational policy
An Operations Manager subsystem decouples the generation of operational events from an associated behavior triggered by those events. The Operations Manager subsystem allows changing the associated behavior without requiring rebuilds or recompilations of the source code. In addition, changes to policies are possible even at runtime in order to enable more agile debugging and better application supportability. The Operations Manger subsystem includes separate reporting and subscription services. The reporting services provide an API defining operational code for the generation of operational events. The subscription services include a file system and an API that support multiple user subscriptions to the various code operational events defining the behavior associated with those events. |
| US07765523B2 |
System and method for generating a web-enabled graphical user interface plug-in
A method for generating a web-enabled graphical user interface plug-in includes loading a resource script file for a windowed software application. At least one GUI plug-in is automatically generated based, at least in part, on the resource script file. Each GUI plug-in is operable to present at least a portion of the software application in a web-enabled format. |
| US07765522B2 |
System and method for providing an embedded complete controller specification through explicit controller overlays
A system and method to support embedded complete controller specification through explicit controller overlays are provided. The system and method partitions the controller layer of the MVC into a plurality of controller overlays. For example, a macro controller overlay, micro controller overlay, and global controller overlay are established for specifying macro controller objects, micro controller objects and global controller objects. Editors are provided for each of the plurality of controller overlays. The combination of the micro control overlay, macro control overlay, and global control overlay results in a complete controller specification for an application. |
| US07765518B2 |
System and method for implementing optical rule checking to identify and quantify corner rounding errors
A method for implementing optical rule checking to identify and quantify corner rounding errors includes receiving corner rounding data based on established ground rules; determining a simulated shape for a semiconductor device feature produced on a wafer, the simulated shape based on a designed shape for the semiconductor device feature; selecting a corner feature associated with the designed shape, and drawing one or more triangles at the selected corner feature. For each triangle, the presence or absence of an intersection between the triangle and the simulated shape is determined, wherein a degree of corner rounding is determined by a pair of successively sized triangles for which one of the pair intersects with the simulated shape and the other does not; and comparing the determined corner rounding with the corner rounding data for the designed shape to determine whether the simulated shape results in a rule violation. |
| US07765516B2 |
System and method for making photomasks
The present application is directed a method for preparing a mask pattern database for proximity correction. The method comprises receiving data from a design database. Mask pattern data describing a first photomask pattern for forming first device features is generated. The first photomask pattern is to be corrected for proximity effects in a proximity correction process. A second set of data is accessed comprising information about second device features, wherein at least a portion of the second set of data is relevant to the proximity correction process. The second set of data is manipulated so as to improve the proximity correction process, as compared with the same proximity correction process in which the second set of data was included in the mask pattern database without being manipulated. At least a portion of the mask pattern data and at least a portion of the manipulated second set of data is included in the mask pattern database. |
| US07765514B2 |
Method for improved synthesis of binary decision diagrams with inverted edges and quantifiable as well as nonquantifiable variables
A method, system and computer program product for performing synthesis of representations is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a representation of a relation and building a gate representing an OR function of one or more selected parent paths into a node of said representation of said relation. A synthesized gate for said gate representing said OR function and synthesis of a set of representations of relations by iterating said building step and said creating step over one or more variables in said representation of said relation is performed to accumulate a synthesized gate set, which synthesized gate set is returned. |
| US07765513B2 |
Configuration database supporting selective presentation of configuration entities
In at least one hardware definition language (HDL) file, at least one design entity containing a functional portion of a digital system is specified. The design entity logically contains a latch having a respective plurality of different possible latch values. With one or more statements in one or more files, a configuration entity is associated with the latch. The configuration entity has a plurality of different settings and each setting reflects which of the plurality of different possible values is loaded in the associated latch. A controlling value set for at least one instance of the configuration entity is also defined in one or more files. The controlling value set indicates at least one controlling value for which presentation of a current setting of the configuration entity instance is restricted. Thereafter, in response to a request to present at least a partial state of the digital system, a current setting of the configuration entity instance is excluded from presentation by reference to a configuration database indicating the controlling value set. |
| US07765512B1 |
Relocatable circuit implemented in a programmable logic device
A circuit is implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD) that includes an array of programmable logic and routing resources. The circuit includes a processor, a configuration port, a relocatable circuit, and an interface circuit. The processor accesses an address space using read and write transactions issued on an interface bus. The programmable logic and interconnect resources are configurable via the configuration port. The relocatable circuit is implemented in a selected region within the array by configuring the programmable logic and interconnect resources in the selected region with configuration data via the configuration port. The interface circuit translates the transactions accessing a portion of the address space assigned to the relocatable circuit into a fixed address space of the relocatable circuit. The configuration data for implementing the relocatable circuit is independent of the portion of the address space assigned to the relocatable circuit. |
| US07765511B1 |
Compensation for performance variation in integrated circuits
Various approaches are provided for generating an implementation of an electronic circuit design. In one embodiment, a processor-based method implements a design in an integrated circuit or IC (e.g., a programmable logic device. The method includes storing performance-variation data that represents location-based performance variations between logically-equivalent-programmable resources of the IC. The respective stored performance-variation data of at least two logically-equivalent-programmable resources of the IC are compared. The logic of the design is mapped, placed and routed on resources of the IC. The mapping, placing and routing includes, for an implementation of at least one subset of the logic of the design, selecting between the at least two logically-equivalent-programmable resources of the IC based on a result of the step of comparing respective stored performance-variation data of the at least two logically-equivalent-programmable resources. An implementation of the design is generated from the logic of the design placed and routed on the resources of the IC. |
| US07765506B2 |
Method and apparatus for automated synthesis of multi-channel circuits
Methods and apparatuses to time-share resources having internal states are described. A first design of a system having a plurality of instances of a logical block to perform logical operations is received. The instances may have internal states. The system is automatically transformed to generate a second design having a fewer quantity of time-shared instances of the logical block. The plurality of the instances in the first design is replaced with the fewer time-shared instances in the second design. The time-shared instances in the second design have elements to time multiplex the internal states. |
| US07765503B2 |
Half cycle common path pessimism removal method
A design tool for reducing half-cycle common path pessimism includes program instructions storable on a computer readable medium. The program instructions may be executable by a processor to receive a timing report for the IC. For each source clock path and destination clock path of each half-cycle timing path, the design tool may identify common circuit elements, and determine a process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) path delay value corresponding to PVT scaling of each identified common circuit element. The design tool may sum together the PVT path delay values of each identified common circuit element to obtain a total PVT compensation value. The design tool may also generate a new total skew value by subtracting the total PVT compensation value from a total compensated skew value, and generate a corrected timing report that includes the new total skew values. |
| US07765499B2 |
Method, system, and computer product for forming a graph structure that describes free and occupied areas
A graph structure is generated to describe an area with a free area and an occupied area. In this case a topological graph structure for the free area is determined. A point of the topological graph structure is selected and for this a nearest adjacent occupied area point is determined. For this nearest adjacent occupied area point location information is determined. The graph structure is formed from at least the selected point of the topological graph structure and from the associated location information of the nearest adjacent occupied area point. |
| US07765495B2 |
Mobile terminal having rotating input device and method for operating the mobile terminal
A method for displaying icons on a mobile terminal having a front side and an opposing rear side includes displaying a plurality of icons on a display located on the front side of the mobile terminal, receiving user input responsive to user-driven rotation of a rotatable wheel located on the rear side of the mobile terminal, and selectively highlighting individual icons of the plurality of icons responsive to the user-driven rotation of the wheel. |
| US07765494B2 |
Harmonized theme definition language
A method for defining a context independent architecture. The method includes positioning identifiers associated with interface elements in a hierarchy, providing a value for each identifier, the value reflecting a position for the identifier in the hierarchy relative to at least one other identifier in the hierarchy, and enabling selection of the interface elements using the identifiers in the hierarchy. |
| US07765493B2 |
Graphical user interface including palette windows with an improved navigation interface
A system and method for navigating among hierarchies of palette windows displayed on a display. Palette windows may include one or more palette window selection items that, when selected, open child palette windows of the current palette window. Palette windows may include one or more items for navigating in the hierarchy. The navigation items may include back navigation items, forward navigation items, and up navigation items. The navigation items may be used in navigating to previously displayed palette windows and/or to higher palette windows in the hierarchy. A search mechanism for locating palette windows and/or palette window content may be provided. From the search mechanism, the user may locate and open palette windows in one or more hierarchies. The current palette window is closed when a new palette window is opened. Thus, at most one palette window in a hierarchy is displayed at one time. |
| US07765490B2 |
Method and system for software applications using a tiled user interface
A method and structure for a tiled interface system provides a Tiled User Interface (TUI) in which a tile manager manages at least one tile cluster on a display device and translates an input event into a tile cluster event and at least one tile cluster controlled by the tile manager to be displayed on the display device. Each tile cluster includes at least one tile, each tile cluster corresponds to one or more predefined functions for a specific application, each tile cluster provides a complete interaction of all the predefined functions for the specific application respectively corresponding to that tile cluster, and each tile cluster can be presented in its entirety on a single frame of the display device using at most one input event. |
| US07765485B2 |
Extensible user interface framework for a componentized application environment
Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to extending the user interface of an application, and provide a method, system and computer program product for extending the user interface of an application in a componentized application environment. In one embodiment of the invention, a user interface extension method for a componentized application environment can include specifying in markup a set of user interface controls and further specifying in markup an extension to a user interface control in the set. The markup for the user interface control can be substituted with the markup for the extension. Thereafter, the markup for the extension and the set of user interface controls can be provided to a set of corresponding control factories, absent the substituted user interface control, for generation into user interface control instances defining a user interface for the componentized application environment. |
| US07765484B2 |
Passive personalization of lists
Personalizing communications typically includes accessing status information for instant messaging sessions involving an instant messaging identity and passively configuring a buddy group associated with the instant messaging identity to persistently reflect a list of participant identities from instant messaging sessions in which the instant messaging identity recently participated. The buddy group may be configured without action from the instant messaging identity. The list of participant identities may be maintained persistently beyond logout of the instant messaging identity. The list of participant identities may be maintained independent of a device used for the instant messaging sessions during which the list was created such that the buddy group is accessible from one or more different devices. |
| US07765481B2 |
Indicating website reputations during an electronic commerce transaction
An aspect of the present invention relates to the methods and systems involved in receiving an indicator of an attempt by a user to execute an electronic commerce transaction and, upon receiving the indicator of the attempted transaction, presenting indicia of the reputation of another entity involved in the electronic commerce transaction. |
| US07765480B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and a computer-readable storage medium containing a computer program for image processing recorded thereon
An image processing apparatus according to the present invention comprises a reference image extracting section for extracting a reference image as an object for display; a parameter managing section for managing a plurality of parameters and their values for the extracted reference image; a parameter setting section for selecting any two arbitrary parameters and setting the selected parameters as scales for the vertical axis and horizontal axis; a peripheral image preparing section for preparing peripheral images each obtained by changing the values of the two parameters selected for the reference image by a specified amount; and an image display controller for providing display controls by correlating parameter values of peripheral images to those for the vertical axis and horizontal axis of the reference image so that the reference image is displayed at a specified position of a screen and also peripheral images thereof are displayed surrounding the reference image in n layers. |
| US07765479B2 |
Method and system for reconfiguring a selection system based on layers of categories descriptive of recordable events
A method and system for selection of recordable events from among a set of recordable events, based on categories and sub-categories, that cumulatively describe a substantial portion of the entire set of recordable events. After receiving a first set of categories, and first sets of sub-categories corresponding to the first set of categories, at a device, the device is configured to use the first set of categories and the first set of sub-categories, to guide a user in selecting a series of recordable events to experience and/or record. Thereafter, the device receives a second set of categories and respective second sets of sub-categories that correspond to the categories of the second set of categories, and the device responsively configures itself to use the second set of categories and the second sets of sub-categories, to guide a user in selecting a series of recordable events to experience and/or record. |
| US07765475B2 |
List display with redundant text removal
A computer-implemented method for a list display with redundant text removal, the method including firstly displaying within a display area on a computer display at least a portion of a first item of a group of consecutive list items that share either of a common prefix and a common suffix, and a secondly displaying in a next list item display location of the display area an abbreviation indicator contiguous with a portion of a next item in the group, where the portion is at least partially unique to the next item with respect to positionally-corresponding portions of the other items in the group. |
| US07765474B2 |
Electronic-document management system and method
An electronic-document management system includes an acquisition unit, an edit unit, first and second storage units, a generation unit and an output unit. The acquisition unit acquires a target electronic document. The edit unit edits the acquired target electronic document. The first storage unit stores the target electronic document edited by the edit unit and a feature value of the edited target electronic document in association with each other. The generation unit generates meta-information of the edited target electronic document, which comprises a feature value of the edited target electronic document. The second storage unit stores the meta-information of the edited target electronic document and a feature value of the meta-information of the edited target electronic document in association with each other. The output unit outputs the feature value of the meta-information of the edited target electronic document as reference information of the edited target electronic document. |
| US07765473B2 |
Method for document viewing
A client-side handheld device requests a server to convert server-side documents into a compression format prior to transmission of said documents to the client. The server retrieves and converts the requested documents to a raster image that is then compressed according to attributes based on information received from the client device in the initial document request. Instead of having to manipulate multiple formats which the original documents are in and supported by the server, the client-side device is preferably optimized in hardware and/or software to support and otherwise take advantage of the requested compression format. The compressed document is then delivered to the client device, in whole or in part, selectively or progressively over time per individual requests prior to displaying the received data to the end-user. Depending on the requested delivery mode, server-side documents are preferably compressed using wavelet compression methods, such as the JPEG 2000 standard, known in the arts. Through such a compression format, documents of sizes (in total bytes) exceeding one or more Megabytes can be compressed down to as small as 30 kilobytes or less. |
| US07765470B2 |
Display/layout methods and apparatuses including content items and display containers
Methods and apparatuses for generating rendering layout specifications for content items to be rendered, using display containers, and/or rendering the content items using the generated rendering layout specification are disclosed. In various embodiments, the generating of a rendering layout specification may include one or more of selecting a display container for a content item, selecting a content item for a display container, and selecting a display container for a display container. |
| US07765468B2 |
Data processing apparatus and data processing method
From structure description data with a structure of media contents described therein is generated representation description data expressive of representation order, representation timing, and synchronization information of media segments described in the structure description data, whereby media segments are capable of being represented under various added restrictions. |
| US07765465B2 |
Enhanced electronic data interchange (EDI) reporting with hyperlinks to EDI source information
An interface for reporting electronic data interchange (EDI) results can include an EDI report section and an EDI source section. The EDI report section can interactively present EDI reports for EDI source data. The EDI source section can interactively present EDI source data for which one of the EDI reports has been generated. The EDI reports and the EDI source data can be markup based documents. Each EDI report rendered within the EDI report section can include one or more hyperlinks. Each rendered hyperlinks can be mapped to a designated portion of the EDI source data. |
| US07765464B2 |
Method and system for dynamically assembling presentations of web pages
A web designer defines attributes including business rules, properties and standard user interface library components. These attribute definitions allow look and feel specifications of a web page to be dynamically changed without requiring code modifications to any web application. A presentation assembly engine (PAE) receives a Uniform Resource Locator of a web page along with associated attributes and generates a unique identifier associated with a request of the web page. The PAE receives from a web application a web page request that includes the associated unique identifier. The PAE utilizes the unique identifier to identify and access the attributes needed to assemble a presentation of the web page. The PAE uses the attributes to assemble the web page presentation and sends the completed page to the web application. |
| US07765461B2 |
Moving picture processing device, information processing device, and program thereof
To present a moving picture processing device having a user interface very easy to use when selecting part of moving pictures from multiple moving pictures. The moving picture processing device comprises a moving picture display unit for displaying whole or part of plural stored moving pictures sequentially, an input accepting unit for accepting an input for display of moving picture, a moving picture menu compiling unit for compiling a menu of moving pictures displayed when the input accepting unit accepts the input, and a menu display unit for displaying a menu of moving pictures compiled by the moving picture menu compiling unit. |
| US07765460B2 |
Out-of-band change detection
An automated method for facilitating management of a data processing environment is disclosed. In various embodiments, the method may include facilitating creation of a first memorialization, in digital form, of one or more changes detected on a data processing device of the data processing environment. In various embodiments, the method may further included facilitating comparison of the first memorialization to a second memorialization of one or more in-band changes that should have been made to the data processing device to facilitate detection of one or more out-of-band changes to the data processing device. Other embodiments of the present invention may include, but are not limited to, apparatus adapted to facilitate practice of the above-described method. |
| US07765459B2 |
Viterbi decoder and viterbi decoding method
The present invention relates to a Viterbi decoder and a Viterbi decoding method in a register exchange method. The Viterbi decoder receives an encoded bit sequence of a convolutional encoding method from a channel, generates an expanded encoded bit sequence by cyclically adding a part of the encoded bit sequence or the entire encoded bit sequence to the encoded bit sequence more than one time, performs a Viterbi decoding operation in a register exchange method, and generates decoded data. In addition, the Viterbi decoder selects an end bit sequence corresponding to the number of the unit of encoded bits among the decoded data, rearranges an order of the end bit sequence, and generates final decoded data. |
| US07765457B2 |
Parallel convolutional encoder
Methods and devices for encoding in parallel a set of data bits for use in communications systems. The set of data bits to be encoded is divided into two subsets with the first subset being encoded in parallel using the second subset. The first subset is also encoded in parallel using the second subset. The first subset is also encoded in parallel using a subset of an immediately preceding set of data bits. Parallel encoding is realized by using an encoding module utilizing multiple single bit submodule. Each submodule receives a single bit from the first subset and either the second subset or the subset of the immediately preceding data set. Each single bit submodule produces a pair of output bits from the convolutional encoding of a single bit of the first subset and either the second subset or the subset of the immediately preceding data set. The multiple single bit submodules operate in parallel to simultaneously and collectively produce a set of data bits. |
| US07765453B2 |
Early termination controller for iterative FEC decoders and method therefor
A method, apparatus and system for improving block error rate performance of a receiver having an iterative decoder in a communication system, the method, apparatus and system includes receiving an encoded frame of data, the encoded frame of data includes a quantity of code blocks where each code block has a corresponding code block size, determining a first maximum number of iterations for each of the code blocks of the encoded frame of data iteratively performing a decoding operation on a first code block until the occurrence of one of (a) the first maximum number of iterations has been reached and (b) the first code block has converged, and determining a second maximum number of iterations for the remaining code blocks of the encoded frame of data based on the number of actual iterations used to decode the first code block. |
| US07765443B1 |
Test systems and methods for integrated circuit devices
One embodiment of the invention is a portion of a test system that includes a timing generation circuit and a formatter that are coupled together, which are on a single CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) integrated circuit. The timing Generation circuit generates software words. The formatter receives the software words and provides a specified number of transitions per second and a specified edge placement resolution and accuracy. It is noted that the formatter includes a drive circuit and a response circuit. Specifically, the drive circuit includes a plurality of slices, where each slice receives an independent data stream and produces an independent formatted level. The response circuit includes a plurality of slices, where each slice receives an independent data stream and produces an independent strobe marker. |
| US07765437B2 |
Failure trend detection and correction in a data storage array
A plurality of data storage devices are arranged to form a multi-device array space, and a controller controls access to the array space. The controller is configured to index sets of operational performance data from the plurality of data storage devices into a unified data log. The controller further detects a failure trend of one or more data storage devices by analyzing at least one of a vertical block of data and a horizontal block of data in the unified data log. The vertical data block of data is associated with one of the data storage devices at a plurality of indices. The horizontal block of data is associated with a plurality of the data storage devices at an index. |
| US07765436B2 |
Process for software support resource allocation based on analysis of categorized field problems
A method and system estimates future software support requirements based on statistical models of previous observations of support requests, either for the same product or for a different product having features previously identified as correlated with features of a new product. The estimates include an estimated volume of support requests and an estimated type of support requests. The estimated types include the activity occurring at the time of the failure, an identifier as to whether a defect in the software was previously known, and the like. The estimates are used to estimate and allocate support resources prior to support requests being received, and prior to a software product being released. |
| US07765434B2 |
Resource efficient software tracing for problem diagnosis
The present invention discloses a solution that defines multiple retry points for a software application which are operable to generate and record trace information only as part of a retry execution in response to an exception. Outside these conditions, the burdens of generating and recording trace information can be avoided. Furthermore, the determination of a preferred one of these retry points can be made to focus the retry execution in a way that only the retry point which generates the most helpful, or informative, trace information is necessarily reverted to in response to an exception. |
| US07765432B2 |
Reporting diagnostic information for code of an application program interface
A technology for reporting diagnostic information for code of an application program interface is disclosed. In one method approach, diagnostic information for a line of code in a file associated with an application program interface is received. The diagnostic information includes a designation of the line of code. The diagnostic information is stored in a fixed sized buffer. Efficient use of memory is provided without requiring elimination of other diagnostic information previously stored in the fixed sized buffer. |
| US07765431B2 |
Preservation of error data on a diskless platform
Systems and articles of manufacture for preserving error data on a computing platform that lacks non-volatile storage (e.g., a “diskless” platform) are provided. In response to detecting a platform error (e.g., automatically by hardware, software, or manually by a user when a wait or loop condition is suspected), platform error data may be gathered and temporarily stored in volatile storage accessible on the platform. In order to preserve the platform error data in the event power is lost after the error, the platform error data is transferred to a target system with access to non-volatile storage. Once the target system indicates the platform error data has been stored in non-volatile storage, the volatile storage used to temporarily store the platform error data may be freed-up. |
| US07765430B2 |
Device and method to enhance availability of cluster-based processing systems
An electronic computing device including at least one processing unit that implements a specific fault signal upon experiencing an associated fault, a control unit that generates a specific recovery signal upon receiving the fault signal from the at least one processing unit, and at least one input memory unit. The recovery signal initiates specific recovery processes in the at least one processing unit. The input memory buffers input data signals input to the at least one processing unit that experienced the fault during the recovery period. |
| US07765428B2 |
Replacing a failing physical processor
Replacing a failing physical processor in a computer supporting multiple logical partitions, where the logical partitions include dedicated partitions and shared processor partitions, the dedicated partitions are supported by virtual processors having assigned physical processors, and the shared processor partitions are supported by pools of virtual processors. The pools of virtual processors have assigned physical processors. Embodiments operate generally by assigning priorities to the dedicated partitions and to the pools of virtual processors; detecting a checkstop of a failing physical processor; retrieving the failing physical processor's state; replacing by a hypervisor the failing physical processor with a replacement physical processor assigned to a dedicated partition or pool, which dedicated partition or pool has the lowest priority among the priorities of the dedicated partitions and pools; and assigning the retrieved state of the failing physical processor as the state of the replacement physical processor. |
| US07765426B2 |
Emerging bad block detection
Apparatus and methods, such as those that read data from non-volatile integrated circuit memory devices, such as NAND flash. For example, disclosed techniques can be embodied in a device driver of an operating system. Errors are tracked during read operations. If sufficient errors are observed during read operations, the block is then retired when it is requested to be erased or a page of the block is to be written. One embodiment is a technique to recover data from uncorrectable errors. For example, a read mode can be changed to a more reliable read mode to attempt to recover data. One embodiment further returns data from the memory device regardless of whether the data was correctable by decoding of error correction code data or not. |