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US07785586B2	Monoclonal antibodies directed against hepatitis B viruses The present invention relates to a monoclonal antibody capable of binding to a wild-type HBsAg antigen and to at least one, preferably at least two and advantageously more than two, mutant forms of the HBsAg antigen, said monoclonal antibody binding to a peptide sequence consisting of at least 6 contiguous amino acids in the 199-208 region of the HBsAg antigen, and advantageously binding to the peptide sequence constituted by the 199-208 region of the HBsAg antigen.
US07785581B2	Composition and method for reducing feces toxins and treating digestive disorders This invention relates to a method of lowering feces toxin levels and treating digestive disorders (e.g., Irritable Bowel Syndrome or diarrhea) with a composition containing a live beneficial bacterium, a prebiotic, or both. This method includes first identifying a subject in need thereof and then administering to the subject an effective amount of the composition. Also within the scope of this invention is a composition including both a live beneficial bacterium and a prebiotic.
US07785579B2	Modified tumor necrosis factor Modifying TNF with polyethyleneglycol (PEG) having an approximate weight average molecular weight in the range of about 10,000 to about 40,000, preferably in the range of about 20,000 to 30,000, significantly increases the circulating half-life of the TNF while not increasing its toxicity. As a result, lower doses of the TNF may be administered to effectively treat tumors with fewer, accompanying adverse side effects to the patient.
US07785578B2	Non-invasive ocular drug delivery The present invention is drawn to a pharmaceutical compound for the treatment of posterior retinal diseases through topical application of the compound. The compound includes an effective amount of a therapeutic compound, and at least one additional agent that helps to prolong the residence time of the therapeutic compound within the extraocular space, or increase the transport of the therapeutic compound across a tissue of an eye toward and into a posterior ocular region, or both. The invention is additionally drawn to a device and method for delivering the compound.
US07785572B2	Method and device for teeth whitening using a dry type adhesive A dry type adhesive device for teeth whitening in which a peroxide tooth whitening agent is stabilized is disclosed. The dry type adhesive device for tooth whitening comprises a matrix type adhesive layer and a backing layer wherein the adhesive layer contains a peroxide as a teeth whitening agent and a hydrophilic glassy polymer as a base polymer so that the hydrophilic glassy polymer provides strong adhesion to teeth when hydrated at the enamel layer of the teeth in the moist oral cavity and the whitening agent is released. In particular, although the dry type adhesive device is touched with the hands or contact the skin during attaching to the teeth prior to hydration, no stickiness and releasing of the whitening agent takes place, thus being safe. In addition, since the dry type patch has strong adhesive strength to the teeth and excellent adhesion maintenance after being hydrated and attached to the teeth, it can remain attached to the teeth for a long time and thus exhibits excellent whitening effect even low concentrations of a whitening agent. Furthermore, the dry type adhesive device can provide excellent whitening within a short period of time.
US07785571B2	Treatment of fungal infections A composition comprising an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof specific for at least one epitope of hsp90 from an organism of the Aspergillus genus, and at least one antifungal agent selected from the group consisting of: itraconazole and voriconazole.
US07785570B2	Combination vaccine for poultry The present invention relates to a combination vaccine for the protection of poultry against Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale, to the use of a live over-attenuated Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale strain and a live attenuated poultry virus for the manufacturing of such a combination vaccine, to methods for the preparation of said combination vaccine and to vaccination kits for the immunization of poultry against Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale.
US07785569B2	Lyophilized edible food incorporating a marker A standardized, lyophilized edible food containing a biologically safe stable marker for use in the measurement of gastric emptying by the quantification of marker excreted in the breath of the patient.
US07785566B2	Pharmaceutical compounds The invention comprises pharmaceuticals of formula (I) Z-(L)n-V, wherein V denotes a peptide, L denotes an optional linker, Z denotes a group that optionally can carry an imaging moiety M, n denotes 0 or 1. The pharmaceuticals are active as therapeutic agents for the treatment of heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias and diseases were fibrosis is prominent such as COPD, liver fibrosis and atherosclerosis and are also useful as diagnostic agents for the diagnosis of heart failure and diseases were fibrosis is prominent such as COPD, liver fibrosis and atherosclerosis.
US07785557B2	Method of producing a graphene film as transparent and electrically conducting material A transparent and conductive film comprising at least one network of graphene flakes is described herein. This film may further comprise an interpenetrating network of other nanostructures, a polymer and/or a functionalization agent(s). A method of fabricating the above device is also described, and may comprise depositing graphene flakes in solution and evaporating solvent therefrom.
US07785553B2	Reducing explosive potential of ammonium nitrate A method for reducing the explosive potential of a nitrogen-based fertilizer product includes coating the product with a composition including a coal combustion by-product. The coal combustion by-product may be oxidized prior to coating the product, and further may be one or more of Class C fly ash, Class F fly ash, and flue gas desulfurization waste. A primary binder and one or more secondary binders may be included. The primary binder may be water. The secondary binder may be one or more of an organic and an inorganic binder.
US07785552B2	Method and system of controlling sulfur oxides in flue gas from coal or oil-fired boilers A method of removing SO3 from a flue gas of a boiler. The method includes the following steps: injecting chloride salts into a stream of the flue gas at a position located downstream of an air pre-heater—the position is selected so that the flue gas has a temperature at the position of substantially between 100° C. and 400° C.; reacting chloride salts with the SO3 to form a sulfate-containing reaction product; and collecting the sulfate-containing reaction product in a particulate collector downstream of the boiler. A purge stream from a wet flue gas desulfurization system may be used as a source of the chloride salts. Additional chlorides may be added to the purge stream as necessary.
US07785551B2	Ammonia SCR catalyst and method of using the catalyst A catalyst and a method for selectively reducing nitrogen oxides with ammonia are provided. The catalyst includes a first component of copper, chromium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, iron, niobium, or mixtures thereof, a second component of cerium, a lanthanide, a mixture of lanthanides, or mixtures thereof, and a zeolite. The catalyst may also include strontium as an additional second component. The catalyst selectively reduces nitrogen oxides to nitrogen with ammonia at low temperatures. The catalyst has high hydrothermal stability. The catalyst has high activity for conversion of nitrogen oxides in exhaust streams, and are not significantly influenced by the NO/NO2 ratio. The catalyst and the method may have special application to selective reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas from diesel vehicles, although the catalyst and the method have broad application to a wide range of gas streams that contain nitrogen oxides.
US07785546B2	Apparatus and method for manufacturing high purity polycrystalline silicon An apparatus for manufacturing high purity polycrystalline silicon comprises a vertical reactor, a vaporizer and a fusing evaporator for supplying gaseous silicon chloride and zinc, respectively. The fusing evaporator further comprises a zinc evaporator, a main vertical cylinder part connected to the upper part of the zinc evaporator, a solid trapping pipe inserted in the main vertical cylinder part, a zinc introducing pipe connected to the solid trapping pipe at an angle, a seal pot surrounding the lower portion of the solid trapping pipe, an induction heater surrounding the main vertical cylinder part, and a gas vent pipe connected to the side wall of the zinc evaporator.
US07785541B1	Laser targeted remote controlled bee nest destroyer A mount for aiming and firing an aerosol spray can having housing with legs extending from a housing point creating a central axis whereby the housing and aerosol can freely rotate 360 degrees serving to stir the can contents and having rotative fasteners for fixing the angle of the housing and therefore spray path to a desired target and an adjustable laser for targeting and calibrating the device, with an access door and locking member for securing an aerosol spray can therein, whereby when actuated via remote control, operates to turn a cam and series of linkages in a manner whereby a pushrod is driven downwards to discharge the held aerosol can at an interval relative to the cams speed setting.
US07785538B2	Fluid handling device A fluid handling device including an eaves section of a first side wall engaged with a recess of a strip plate including a plurality of wells using concavity and convexity and an eaves section of a second side wall engaged with a recess of the strip plate using concavity and convexity. Slits are further formed in a corner section of the second side wall connecting to another side wall, so as to extend downwards from an upper end section. The second side wall also is partially cut away from the other side wall and is more easily deformed than the first side wall.
US07785535B2	Sample multiprocessing A sample processing cartridge may include a plurality of segments arranged in an array at least two rows long and two columns wide. Each segment may be defined by at least one wall of the sample cartridge, fluidly isolated from adjacent segments at least in part by at least one breakable seal or by at least one permanent seal, so expandable as to receive a volume of fluid expelled from another segment, and so compressible as to contain substantially no fluid when so compressed. At least two adjacent segments of at least one row of the array may be aligned along a longitudinal axis of the row and have substantially the same height along a latitudinal axis of the row. At least two adjacent segments in at least one row may be separated by a permanent seal to form at least two tracks. At least one segment, or at least two adjacent segments separated by a breakable seal, may be in fluid communication with the at least two tracks. At least one segment may contain at least one reagent.
US07785534B2	Automatic analyzer An automatic analyzer is disclosed that has a structure capable of using reagent containers each having an ID, such as a barcode, attached either on the top surface or the undersurface thereof, or alternatively on each of them. This automatic analyzer, therefore, allows information about the reagent ID to be read or written at an arbitrary timing even if the mounting density of reagent containers of the automatic analyzer is increased, thereby improving the function and performance of the apparatus.
US07785530B2	Method for preparing ultra-fine, submicron grain titanium and titanium-alloy articles and articles prepared thereby A method for preparing ultra-fine, submicron grain titanium or titanium-alloy articles (78) used for joining or assembling of detail components. Coarse-grained titanium or titanium-alloy materials (52) are severely mechanically deformed using cryogenic milling into an ultra-fine, submicron grain powder, degassed and consolidated under controlled pressure and temperature. The resulting fasteners, articles, or components manufactured from such material have improved material performance characteristics associated with this ultra-fine, submicron grain material structure.
US07785529B2	Method and apparatus for sintering of inorganic materials as well as resulting objects The invention refers to a method and an apparatus for fabricating a tridimensional solid object by sintering inorganic particles of controlled size distribution. The particles are directed onto a target area in a powdery stream in the shape of a conical surface which is coaxial to a simultaneous heating flux while an at least bidimensional relative movement is maintained between the target area, the powdery stream and the heating flux. As a result the particles sinterization occurs in a single operation directly onto the target area.
US07785527B1	Method of making mixed metal oxide ceramics A method of making dielectric ceramics containing mixed metal oxides is provided. The method comprises the steps of at least partially coating a metal oxide powder with a metal hydroxide or metal oxide, compacting the coated powder with one or more additional metal compounds or metal compound precursors, and directly sintering the compact in a single step. The method of the invention may be used to avoid occurrence of significant quantities of one or more undesired but thermodynamically or kinetically favored side products. The method of the invention may also be used to synthesize perovskites, in particular lead-magnesium-niobium (PMN), lead-magnesium-niobium-lead-titanium (PMN-PT) perovskites, or lead zirconate titanate (PZT).
US07785525B2	RTM molding method Provided is an RTM molding method enabling to yield an FRP molded body formed so as to be increased in the fiber volume content and to thereby be made more excellent in strength and lightweightness. The resin composition is a chain-curing resin composition, and after the initiation of the curing of the resin composition, the highest temperature at the curing head of the resin composition, undergoing chain curing, within 10 seconds after the initiation of the curing is increased to be higher by 50° C. or more than the temperature of the resin composition at after the impregnation and before the curing, and thus, the resin composition is chain-cured with a Vf of 41% or more.
US07785522B2	Cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane/polyurea and method of making same A process for forming a cross-linked thermoplastic polymer is disclosed herein. The cross-linked thermoplastic polymer is formed by heating a first mixture containing a thermoplastic urethane base material, a monomeric diisocyanate comprising between 1 to 10% of the total weight of the first mixture, and a second mixture of a first diamine and a second diamine comprising between 1 to 10% of the total weight of a total reaction product. The heated first mixture, which is flowable, is injected into at least one injection molding device, with the second mixture injected at predetermined intervals to create a homogeneous reaction product.
US07785519B2	Mold and procedure for the manufacture of a braking band of composite material, with ventilation ducts A mould for moulding braking bands with ventilation ducts with the use of composite material and, in particular, of C/SiC ceramic material, comprises two half-moulds with respective impression surfaces which face one another and lie perpendicular to an axis of symmetry and which, together with outer and inner cylindrical walls, define a moulding cavity in the shape of the braking band to be moulded. The mould also has pin elements which have the shape of the ventilation ducts and which can be transferred by secondary actuating means from a rest position to a working position and vice versa, the pin elements being outside the moulding cavity in the rest position and the pin elements being inserted in the moulding cavity in the working position.
US07785518B2	Method and apparatus for molding composite articles A method of molding a composite article includes providing a first floating mold that has a fluid backing, wherein the fluid defining the fluid backing is stored in a fluid chamber positioned beneath the first floating mold, providing a second non-floating mold that does not include a fluid backing, and sealing the first floating mold to the second non-floating mold to define a molding chamber thereinbetween.
US07785514B2	Snorkels, flexible tubes, mouthpieces and methods Methods are disclosed for designing improved flexible tubes and production methods which have improved flexibility and resistance to collapsing under load or during bending. Methods for injection molding a flexible tube (2) and providing at least one support member (4) that is arranged to provide improved lateral support to reduce lateral collapsing of the flexible tube (2). Methods for using and fabricating flexible tubes (2) are also provided for various shapes of support members (4) including annular ribs, helical ribs, spaced apart coils (128), narrow ribs, wide supports, as well as for various cross sectional shapes of flexible tubes (2), including streamlined elongated hydrofoil shaped cross sectional shapes relative to the longitudinal axis of flex tube (2). Methods and designs are disclosed for providing an improved diving mouthpiece (14) used for diving snorkels or other underwater breathing equipment which can reduce jaw fatigue, reduce chaffing to the soft tissues of the mouth and provide increased structural integrity. Methods are provided for reducing collapsing of the mouthpiece (30) around a transverse axis under load created during use. Molding methods and designs are also disclosed for reducing material costs, material weight, fabrication time, manufacturing costs and improving function, structure and/or styling for diving mouthpieces (14). Other methods also disclosed.
US07785513B2	Method of manufacturing molded product and method of manufacturing storage medium A method of manufacturing a molded product includes forming a coat film for covering and concealing particles with the surface of a board while filling the gaps among the particles, and separating the coat film for holding the particles on the reverse side from the board. The coat film and the particles are etched from the reverse side of the separated coat film, the particles are removed from the coat film, and an array of dents carved by the particles is formed on the reverse side of the coat film. A film is formed on the reverse side of the coat film, and a molded product having an array of protrusions on the surface is formed from the film.
US07785512B1	Method and system of controlled temperature mixing and molding of polymers with active agents for implantable medical devices A method and system for making a composition for use in manufacturing an implantable medical device, such as a drug-eluting and/or delivery stent, is described. The method includes introducing a polymer, active agent, and a solvent into a mixing apparatus such as an extruder. The polymer, active agent, and solvent may be mixed in the apparatus to form a homogeneous or substantially homogeneous polymer mixture. The method may further include controlling a temperature of the polymer mixture in at least a portion of the apparatus. In an embodiment, the polymer mixture may be used as a coating for an implantable medical device, or fabricating an implantable medical device. The invention also includes a composition formed by the method described above.
US07785505B2	Methods for use of fluorescent nanoparticles to determine free volume and to detect and deliver materials to repair cracks in polymers and polymer composites Methods for use of functionalized fluorescent nanoparticles in the non-destructive, direct and dynamic determination of free volume and glass transition changes and mechanical property changes of polymers and polymer composites are provided. Also provided are methods for use of functionalized fluorescent nanoparticles in tracking changes occurring in an individual component or components of a polymer composite. Methods for use of functionalized fluorescent nanoparticles in the quantitation and dynamic monitoring of crack propagation and fatigue of polymers and/or polymer composites and in the delivery of repair agents such as adhesives and/or cross-linking agents to cracks of polymers and polymer composites are provided.
US07785503B2	Optical film and process for producing the same An optical film composed of a thermoplastic resin film obtained by using a melt extruding machine, characterized in that said thermoplastic resin film satisfies a relation of the formula below over the whole surface of the film when an angle made by the extruding direction of the thermoplastic resin film from the melt extruding machine and a slow phase axis at each point is α, and a retardation amount at each point is Re, is provided. [sin2 2α]×[sin2(π·Re/550)]≦4.0×10−5. According to the present invention, an optical film wherein there is no problem on a residual solvent, optical distortion is small, and there is no problem of color unevenness and color absence of a liquid crystal display obtained by using the optical film as a protective film of a polarizer is provided.
US07785502B2	Method of enabling entry of data into a computer system via a printed form A method of enabling entry of data into a computer system via a printed form is provided. The method comprises the steps of: (i) providing the printed form, the form containing human-readable information and machine-readable coded data, the coded data being indicative of an identity of the form and of a plurality of locations on the form; (ii) operatively positioning a sensing device relative to the form; (iii) sensing at least some of the coded data; (iv) generating indicating data using the sensed coded data, the indicating data being indicative of the identity of the form and the position of the sensing device relative to the form; and (v) sending the indicating data to a computer system, thereby enabling the computer system to identify the data for entry. The coded data comprises an ink composition containing an IR-absorbing dye and a singlet oxygen quencher.
US07785501B2	Black resin composition for display device, and member for display device A black resin composition for a display device, which can achieve a high optical density even when its light-blocking agent content is relatively low and can achieve a high optical density even when it is formed into a thin film, and a member for display device which can reduce unevenness of display caused by a level difference in a pixel part resulting from the film thickness of the black resin composition. The black resin composition for a display device has a black titanium oxynitride represented by composition formula: TiNxOy-nSiO2 (wherein x and y each are a real number of larger than 0 but less than 2, and n is a real number within the range of 0 less than or equal to n less than or equal to 0.05), containing a nitrogen atom represented by N in an amount of 17 wt % or more but less than 23 wt %, and having a specific surface area of 5 to 30 m2/g and a crystalline size as measured with an X-ray diffractometer of 17 to 25 nm, and a curable binder system. Also, a member for display device having a light-blocking layer formed using the said black resin composition for display device.
US07785497B2	High swelling ramming paste for aluminum electrolysis cell A new ramming paste for aluminum reduction cell cathodes is a high swelling cold ramming paste made of a blend of pitch, light oil diluent and an aggregate comprising a mixture of anthracite and crushed anode butts or calcined coke. The presence of the crushed anode butts or calcined coke increases the sodium swelling index of the paste by about four times higher than that of regular ramming pastes. This new high swelling cold ramming paste may also contain an amount of a refractory hard material, such as TiB2.
US07785494B2	Anisotropic conductive material Compositions consisting of a mixture of filamentary nickel powder(s) and a thermosetting epoxy resin form the basis of anisotropic conductive materials. The filamentary nickel powder has a three-dimensional chain-like network structure. When such filamentary nickel powder is dispersed in a polymer thin film, such as an epoxy resin, it exhibits anisotropic conductivity.
US07785493B2	Polymer coatings having improved resistance to solvents The present invention relates to coatings comprising electrically conductive polymers and melamine derivatives, their preparation and use, and dispersions for the preparation of such coatings.
US07785492B1	Mass production of nano-scaled platelets and products Disclosed is a process for exfoliating a layered material to produce nano-scaled platelets having a thickness smaller than 100 nm, typically smaller than 10 nm, and often between 0.34 nm and 1.02 nm. The process comprises: (a) charging a layered material to an intercalation chamber comprising a gaseous environment at a first temperature and a first pressure sufficient to cause gas species to penetrate into the interstitial space between layers of the layered material, forming a gas-intercalated layered material; and (b) operating a discharge valve to rapidly eject the gas-intercalated layered material through a nozzle into an exfoliation zone at a second pressure and a second temperature, allowing gas species residing in the interstitial space to exfoliate the layered material to produce the platelets. The gaseous environment preferably contains only environmentally benign gases that are reactive (e.g., oxygen) or non-reactive (e.g., noble gases) with the layered material. The process can additionally include dispersing the platelets in a matrix material to form a nanocomposite. The process also can include an additional process of re-compressing the nana-scaled platelets into a product such as a flexible graphite sheet.
US07785487B2	Polymeric barrier removal polishing slurry The aqueous slurry is useful for chemical mechanical polishing semiconductor substrates having copper interconnects. The aqueous slurry includes by weight percent, 0.01 to 25 oxidizing agent, 0.1 to 50 abrasive particles, 0.001 to 3 polyvinyl pyrrolidone, 0.01 to 10 inhibitor for decreasing static etch of the copper interconnects, 0.001 to 5 phosphorus-containing compound for increasing removal rate of the copper interconnects, 0.001 to 10 complexing agent formed during polishing and balance water; and the aqueous slurry has a pH of at least 8.
US07785484B2	Mask trimming with ARL etch A method for etching a dielectric layer disposed below an antireflection layer (ARL) is provided. The method comprises (a) forming a patterned mask with mask features over the ARL, the mask having isolated areas and dense areas of the mask features, (b) trimming and opening, and (c) etching the dielectric layer using the trimmed mask. The trimming and opening comprises a plurality of cycles, where each cycle includes (b1) a trim-etch phase which etches the ARL in a bottom of the mask features and selectively trims the isolated areas of the mask with respect to the dense areas, and (b2) a deposition-etch phase which deposits a deposition layer on the mask while further etching the ARL in the bottom of the mask features. The trimming and opening result in a net trimming of the mask in the isolated areas.
US07785473B2	Chromatography column and method of maintenance A chromatography column and method of maintenance is described which does not require the use of a hoist or crane for disassembly. The method provides improved operator safety by reducing the need for the operator to work below a suspended or supported load within the column. Furthermore, the removal or replacement of column components is facilitated by providing access to the interior of the column and by the provision of a handling device.
US07785472B2	Carbon nanotube structure-selective separation and surface fixation A method of separating, concentrating or purifying uniform carbon nanotubes with desired properties (diameter, chiral vector, etc) in a highly sensitive manner by the use of structure-sensitive properties peculiar to carbon nanotubes; and an apparatus therefor. There is provided a method of separating, concentrating, or purifying carbon nanotubes with the desired properties contained in a sample, comprising the steps of (a) irradiating a sample containing carbon nanotubes with light; and (b) selecting carbon nanotubes with desired properties. In a preferred embodiment, the light irradiation of the step (a) can be carried out in the presence of a metal so as to cause specified carbon nanotubes to selectively induce a photocatalytic reaction, resulting in metal deposition. Further, in a preferred embodiment, a given magnetic filed can be applied in the steps (b) so as to attain accumulation or concentration or carbon nanotubes with metal deposited.
US07785466B1	Membrane filtered pipette tip An injection molded assembly forming a Membrane Pipette Tip having at least one bottom portion including a apex end for receiving a calibrated first volume of fluid, a cavity for holding said volume of fluid and a opening with shoulder for receiving the filter membrane. The pipette tip includes at least one upper body having a first opening for communication to a pipetter and a second opening for receiving the shoulder of the bottom portion. The bottom portion fused at the shoulder to the second opening of the upper body with the membrane therebetween to permanently attach the membrane filter to the pipette tip. The 2 part Membrane Pipette Tip can be constructed as a single tip or a plurality of upper and bottom portions with optional tubular members that can include overflow wells for containing fluid in excess of the first volume of fluid drawn into the Membrane Pipette Tip cavity.
US07785464B2	Flocculate dosing tray A flocculate dosing tray apparatus for placement in a storm water drain inlet under the inlet grate captures water entering the storm water drain inlet and dispenses a flocculate into the water for treatment of the interior storm water as the storm water enters the storm water drain system.
US07785460B2	Method for producing rare earth metal-based permanent magnet having copper plating film on the surface thereof [Problems] To provide a method for producing a rare earth metal-based permanent magnet having on the surface thereof a copper plating film by using a novel plating solution for use in a copper electroplating treatment capable of forming a copper plating film having excellent adhesiveness on the surface of a rare earth metal-based permanent magnet.[Means for Resolution] The method for producing a rare earth metal-based permanent magnet having a copper plating film on the surface thereof according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises forming a copper plating film on the surface of a rare earth metal-based permanent magnet by means of a copper electroplating treatment by using a plating solution having its pH adjusted to a range from 9.0 to 11.5 and containing at least the following three components: (1) Cu2+ ions, (2) a chelating agent having a chelate stability constant of 10.0 or higher for Cu2+ ions, and (3) a chelating agent having a chelate stability constant of 16.0 or higher for Fe3+ ions (where, the aforementioned chelate stability constants are confined to conditions of pH 9.0 to 11.5).
US07785449B2	Magnetron unit, magnetron sputtering apparatus, and method of manufacturing electronic device A magnetron unit includes a plurality of first magnet elements each including first magnets which have the same polarity and are provided on two end portions of a yoke plate made of a magnetic material and a second magnet which has a polarity different from that of the first magnets and is provided on a middle portion of the yoke plate, a base plate on which a moving unit is placed to make each of the plurality of first magnet elements move in one direction, and a second magnet element which includes yoke plates made of a magnetic material and fixed to two end portions respectively, of the base plate, a magnet which has the same polarity as that of the second magnet and is placed on the yoke plate and a magnet which has the same polarity as that of the first magnet and is placed on the magnet.
US07785447B2	Clean production of coke Closed apparatus and processes by which carbon feedstock is composed of a mixture of non-coking coal fines and another carbonaceous material, such as waste coke fines, are described. The coal and coke fines are mixed together and may be formed into solid pieces. The mixture alone or as solid pieces is fired through pyrolyzation into solid pieces of coke, with solid and gaseous by-products of pyrolyzation being recycled for use within the coke-producing closed system, thereby reducing or eliminating release of undesirable substances to the environment. A char-forming binder may or may not be added to the carbon mixture prior to pyrolyzation.
US07785445B2	Arrangement for the treatment of cellulose pulp A washing arrangement for washing and dewatering cellulose pulp is disclosed, comprising at least one rotary cylindrical element, against which the pulp is dewatered, and where a seal is located in an end seal holder, so that the seal has a contact surface against the rotary cylindrical element and an application surface placed against an applicator located in a groove in the end seal holder, where the seal has a longitudinal extension, which corresponds to either the entire or at least a greater part of the circumference of the cylindrical element, and is intended to seal against the end of the cylindrical element, and where the seal is a polymer ledge provided with an arming element.
US07785435B2	Method of laminating a decal to a carrier film A process comprising: depositing a liquid bonding layer comprising an ionomer and a solvent over a carrier film; placing a decal substrate over the liquid bonding layer and drying the liquid bonding layer to provide a solid bonding layer comprising the ionomer, and the solid bonding layer bonding the decal substrate and carrier film together.
US07785434B2	Catheters with lubricious linings and methods for making and using them Apparatus and methods are provided for substantially continuously forming thin-walled sleeves that may be incorporated into tubular devices sized for introduction into a patient. In one embodiment, a pair of sheets including coated surfaces oriented towards one another are directed through a cutting apparatus to cut the sheets into multiple pairs of strips. The pairs of strips are bonded together to create a plurality of sleeves having lumens defined by the coated surfaces. In another embodiment, a sheet having a coated surface is fed through a cutting tool to separate the sheet into a plurality of strips, and the strips are formed into sleeves, e.g., by feeding the strips through a die or mandrel using a substantially continuous process. Optionally, the sleeves may be subsequently cut into individual tubular devices and/or further processed, e.g., by providing one or more layers around the sleeves to create catheters, sheaths, or other apparatus.
US07785433B2	End effector and methods for constructing composite members An end effector, and methods for constructing composite members, in which a compaction roller and redirect rollers translate synchronously along the compaction axis. Additionally, the end effector includes an advantageous arrangement of spools and rollers that directs tow to the redirect rollers at substantially a right angle. Movement of the compaction roller along the compaction axis induces little, if any, changes in tow tension. The substantially constant tow tension advantageously reduces rewinding of the tow supply spools, which can degrade the quality of the lay up and contribute to despooling problems.
US07785430B2	Method of improving the burn rate and ignitability of aluminium fuel particles and aluminum fuel so modified A method of improving the burn rate and ignitability of aluminium fuel particles, and a thus modified aluminium fuel for use in propellant and explosive compositions and pyrotechnic charges. Aluminium fuel particles are treated with an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid and a fluoride and/or complex fluoride salt of an alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal to form a surface layer of a fluoride complex bound to the aluminium fuel particle.
US07785429B2	Tough, high-strength titanium alloys; methods of heat treating titanium alloys The present disclosure describes methods of heat treating Ti-based alloys and various improvements that can be realized using such heat treatments. In one exemplary implementation, the invention provides a method of forming a metal member that involves forming an alloy into a utile shape and cooling the alloy from a first temperature above a beta transus temperature of the alloy to a second temperature below the beta transus temperature at a cooling rate of no more than about 30° F./minute. If so desired, the alloy my be treated for a period of about 1-12 hours at about 700-1100° F. Titanium alloys treated according to aspects of the invention may have higher tensile strengths and higher fracture toughness than conventional wrought, mill-annealed Ti 64 alloy.
US07785422B2	Self-cleaning adhesive structure and methods A method and apparatus for transporting an object from one workstation to another, where the object or workstations may be contaminated with unwanted dirt or dust particles, are disclosed. The object is gripped at one work station with a movable transfer arm. The movable transfer arm has an end effector including an array of nano-scale projections, where each projection provides one or more distal contact ends. The density of the contact ends is such as to grip a surface of the object with an intermolecular force sufficient to hold the object for movement After moving the gripped object to the workstation, the end effector is manipulated to release the gripped object. Before, during or after transport of the object, the arm's end effector is brought into contact with a cleaning surface.
US07785421B2	Substrate treatment method and substrate treatment apparatus The substrate treatment method includes: a cleaning step of supplying deionized water to a major surface of a substrate to clean the substrate; a pre-drying treatment step of supplying a pre-drying treatment liquid containing an organic solvent more volatile than the deionized water to the major surface of the substrate after the cleaning step to replace deionized water remaining on the major surface with the pre-drying treatment liquid; and a drying step of removing the pre-drying treatment liquid supplied to the major surface of the substrate after the pre-drying treatment step to dry the substrate. The pre-drying treatment step includes: a deionized water/organic solvent mixture supplying step of supplying a mixture of the deionized water and the organic solvent as the pre-drying treatment liquid to the major surface of the substrate; and a mixing ratio changing step of increasing the proportion of the organic solvent in the mixture of the deionized water and the organic solvent during the deionized water/organic solvent mixture supplying step.
US07785420B2	Method for cleaning a spray gun A cleaning unit for cleaning a spray gun positioned in or within a direct vicinity to a spray booth includes a cleaning nozzle and a media delivering system. A valve communicates with the media delivering system and controls an outflow of cleaning media from the cleaning nozzle.
US07785419B2	Epitaxial apparatus An epitaxial apparatus, including a supporting member to support a substrate; an external wall provided to surround the supporting member from the sides; an inner lid member provided in a removable manner on the external wall and covering at least a part of a gap between the supporting member and the external wall; an upper lid member that covers the substrate in a region surrounded by the external wall; a holding member that is held by the external wall, holds the upper lid member so that the upper lid member is sandwiched between the holding member and the external wall, and has a cooling unit to cool down a portion that holds the upper lid member; a heating unit; and a covering member provided so as to cover the surface of at least one of the upper lid member and the holding member.
US07785418B2	Adjusting mechanism and adjusting method thereof An adjusting mechanism adjusts a boat to be parallel to a furnace having an opening and a receiving space, which has a first symmetrical line. When the boat having a second symmetrical line is inserted into the space, a first gap area is formed between sidewalls of the space and the boat. The mechanism includes an adjusting element and an adjusting tool, which is removably disposed in the opening and has a wide part, a narrow part and a through hole. The narrow part blocks the opening. When the boat is inserted into the space, a second gap area smaller than the first gap area is formed between the sidewalls of the boat and the through hole at the narrow part. The adjusting element adjusts the first and second symmetrical lines to be parallel to each other according to the second gap area.
US07785404B2	Ionic air purifier with high air flow An air purifier includes a housing, a high voltage power supply, a first electrode assembly in which a wire-like first electrode is either the only first electrode or, alternatively, is spaced sufficiently far from any other such first electrodes so as to avoid undesirable effects upon each other, and a second electrode assembly in which there are a plurality of blade-like second electrodes. The air purifier can be of the type in which air flows through the housing as a result of electro-kinetic effects. To increase air flow velocity, the voltage between first and second electrodes is relatively high, such as 23-50 kV, and the first and second electrodes are accordingly spaced apart a relatively great distance, such as at least 30 mm.
US07785399B2	Heat integration for hot solvent stripping loop in an acid gas removal process Systems and processes utilize one or more methods of providing overhead waste process heat to increase the feed temperature of the hot solvent stripping regeneration loop in an acid gas removal process. A heated rich solvent stream can be the primary feed for the hot solvent stripping regeneration loop, and one or more slip streams can be heated and then combined with the heated rich solvent stream to form a combined rich solvent stream prior to further processing in downstream units to remove acid gas from the solvent. A first slip stream can be heated in a stripper gas heat exchanger by heat exchange with a stripped gas stream. A second slip stream can be heated in a regenerator exchanger by heat exchange with an acid gas stream. A third slip stream can be heated in a recycle gas exchanger by heat exchange with a compressed recycle gas stream.
US07785398B2	Dryer and drying apparatus with enhanced moisture removal A dryer and a drying apparatus attachable to a dryer are disclosed. A wheel having desiccant material is located in line and in close proximity with a heating element. The wheel includes a first portion positioned in an inlet air path and a second portion positioned in an outlet air path. The desiccant material removes water molecules from air within the inlet air path, and lowers the vapor pressure of the incoming air. In the outlet air path, heated air flows through the second portion to transfer energy to the desiccant material. The wheel rotates to change the desiccant material within the portions.
US07785389B2	Feed material composition and handling in a channel induction furnace A method of operating a channel induction furnace to process a feed material and obtain therefrom at least one of a molten metal product, a vapor phase metal product and a slag product. The method includes avoiding the formation of islands of materials that are fed into the channel induction furnace. The method also involves breaking up islands of materials that are formed within the channel induction furnace. The method further involves adding a heat-conducting metal material into the channel induction furnace together with the feed material.
US07785388B2	Method for producing stabilized nitrogen compositions Embodiments of a calcium cyanamide composition and method for their use are disclosed. The composition and method stabilize active ionic compositions comprising calcium cyanamide and enhance the effectiveness of calcium cyanamide alone or synergistically in combination with nitrogen-containing materials such as urea and organics, for example, manures. The composition and method also facilitate controllable site-directed delivery of the contents of the stabilized compositions. The composition and method are effective for fertilizing, soil amending, metal stabilizing and odor and organism inhibition. The compositions are stable, easily calibrated, and non-clogging for spray delivery to target sites.
US07785386B2	Treatment of organic matter sludges A process for treating an organic matter sludge includes, in a mixing stage, mixing an organic matter sludge and particulate sterilized organic matter, to form an organic matter mixture. This mixture is dried in a drying stage to obtain a homogeneous particulate organic product.
US07785382B2	Exhaust hood with grease absorbing material on a roll A kitchen exhaust air cleaning system includes a dispenser and a receiver, with a supply spool of grease absorbent material provided in the dispenser. Contaminated portions of the web can be selectively removed from the air flow path into the receiver while drawing uncontaminated portions of the web from the dispenser to the path of air flow.
US07785380B2	Method for removing sulfur from a hydrocarbon fuel Method and apparatus for removing sulfur from a hydrocarbon fuel. The apparatus includes a combustion reactor (3) and a sulfur trap (4) and the combustion reactor (3) is adapted to operate with an air-to-fuel ratio below 1 and in the presence of steam. The sulfur trap (4) is located downstream the combustion reactor (3) and is adapted to remove sulfur compounds formed in the combustion reactor (3).
US07785376B1	Method for binding compounds to textiles A method to bind compounds (e.g., antibiotics) to natural or synthetic yarn or fabric, involving reacting the compounds with cyanuric chloride, a hydroxide base (e.g., NaOH), and deionized water to form reactive compounds; forming a dyebath composed of the reactive compounds, at least one nonioinic, cationic or anionic surfactant, salt (e.g., sodium sulfate), deionized water, and natural or synthetic yarn or fabric; heating the dyebath (generally for about 1 to about 100 minutes at a temperature of about 25° to about 100° C.); adding a hydroxide base (e.g., NaOH) to the dyebath and heating (generally for about 1 to about 100 at a temperature of about 80° to about 100° C.); rinsing the natural or synthetic yarn or fabric; placing the natural or synthetic yarn or fabric in deionized water and heating (generally for about 1 to about 100 minutes at a temperature of about 25° to about 100° C.); rinsing the natural or synthetic yarn or fabric; and drying the natural or synthetic yarn or fabric. Also natural or synthetic yarn or fabric bound to antibiotics prepared by the method are disclosed herein.
US07785374B2	Methods and compositions for imparting stain resistance to nylon materials The present invention provides nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 materials having resistance to staining by a wide variety of staining agents including, but not limited to, coffee, red wine, mustard, tumeric, Betadine®, bleach, benzoyl peroxide, as well as other types of common staining agents. The invention also provides fibers, yarns and carpet products prepared from such stain resistant nylon materials. Yet further, the present invention provides methods of imparting stain resistance to nylon materials. Methods of providing such treated fibers are set forth.
US07785372B2	Artificial joint member with grafted polymer surface An artificial joint member made of a polymeric material including a portion made of a polymeric substance has a sliding surface composed of a polymer having phosphoryl choline groups. With such an arrangement, the artificial joint member is provided with a sliding part capable of keeping a satisfactory lubricating state for a long time.
US07785370B2	Modular humeral head A modular humeral head system includes a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface. A hemispherical socket formed on one end of the inner surface and threads formed on the other end of the inner surface. A cap is attached at the threaded end of the housing. The cap has one or more threaded holes that run from the top surface to bottom surface of the cap. A screw may be inserted in each hole. The modular humeral head system also includes an intermediate piece having a hemispherical head at one end of a tapered shaft. The tapered shaft is inserted in a humeral stem. The hemispherical head and the hemispherical socket form a ball and socket coupling. A trial head may be impacted on the housing. The trial head has one or more holes that are aligned with the screws inserted in the cap.
US07785365B2	Endovascular apparatus Percutaneous treatment of aortic aneurysms and like vascular anomalies by an apparatus and method wherein the apparatus is delivered via catheter and comprises a sleeve with at least one peripheral conduit which is caused to assume an expanded, rigid configuration by the introduction of a chemical or mechanical hardening means, whereby the sleeve is caused to assume an open cylindrical configuration for fluid flow therethrough.
US07785364B2	Kit to be implanted in a blood circulation conduit A kit includes a tubular endoprosthesis having an inner surface which delimits a channel with a longitudinal axis. The kit includes a prosthetic valve to be implanted in the channel. The valve includes a supporting framework having an outer surface to be applied against the inner surface, and a flexible obturator which is connected to the framework. The endoprosthesis includes a stop for locking the supporting framework in order to block the axial displacement of the outer surface along the inner surface in at least a first direction. The stop includes at least one flexible connection extending transversely in the channel between two connection points, which are located on the inner surface and are angularly spaced about the axis.
US07785359B2	Therapeutic cooling devices A thermal regulatory system to reduce swelling caused by trauma to a variety of tissues and limbs is provided. One or more substantially flexible, at least partially thermally conductive housing containing optionally activatable thermal regulatory medium may be coupled with one or more applicator, such as a splint, that is adapted to apply the medium housing to the tissue. Methods of therapeutically regulating tissue temperature are also provided.
US07785358B2	System and method for tissue treatment A system and method for the treatment of body tissue is provided that includes a radiation-emitting device and a massaging mechanism. In accordance with one embodiment, the radiation-emitting device is a laser and the massaging mechanism is an automated mechanical massaging mechanism. The radiation-emitting device can emit radiation in one or both of the visible and infrared wavelengths. The radiation-emitting device can emit radiation in a concentric combination of infrared and visible laser light. The method of using the tissue treatment system includes exposing a skin surface of a patient to radiation emitted from the radiation-emitting device at predetermined wavelengths for predetermined periods of time. The method further provides for massaging the exposed skin surface of the patient with the massaging mechanism. The tissue treatment system can be utilized to effect the reduction of excess cellulite.
US07785354B2	Bone screw A bone screw having a screw member possessing a threaded section and a head and a receiving part at the head end for receiving a rod to be connected to the bone screw is provided. The receiving part has on open first bore and a substantially U-shaped cross-section having two free legs provided with a thread. Furthermore, the receiving part has a second bore on the end opposite to the first bore whose diameter is greater than that of the threaded section and smaller than that of the head. On the bottom of the first bore a seat for the head is provided. In order that the screw member can be pivoted to at least one side by an enlarged angle, the edge bounding the free end of the second bore viewed relative to the axis of the first bore is of asymmetric construction.
US07785351B2	Artificial functional spinal implant unit system and method for use A stabilization system for a human spine is provided comprising at least one dynamic interbody device and at least two dynamic posterior stabilization systems. The dynamic posterior stabilization system may be coupled on contralateral sides of vertebrae. In some embodiments, a bridge may couple a dynamic interbody device to a dynamic posterior stabilization system.
US07785350B2	Load bearing flexible spinal connecting element Devices and methods for spinal stabilization include first and second anchor assemblies engageable to respective ones of first and second vertebrae and a connecting element engageable to the first and second anchor assemblies. The connecting element includes opposite first and second end members and a bumper assembly between the end members that flexibly connects the end members so the connecting element can provide dynamic stabilization of the spinal column when engaged to the anchor assemblies.
US07785345B2	Apparatus for trapping emboli A filter for filtering micro-emboli from a patient's blood during an angioplasty procedure is disclosed which comprises a plurality of curved wires connected to a rod between a first connector fixed with respect to the rod and a second connector slidingly mounted on the rod. Two layers of filter material are connected to opposite sides of the wires, and each layer includes perforations which are offset from the perforations in the other layer. When the rod and the wires are disposed within a catheter, the inner wall of the catheter compresses the wires toward the rod and when the rod is extended from the catheter, the wires resume their curved shape and pull the sliding connector along the rod toward the fixed connector.
US07785344B2	Perfusion guidewire in combination with a distal filter The present invention relates generally to perfusion catheters and distal protection devices. According to an embodiment, the present invention includes a distal protection filter comprising an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, a distal protection device disposed at the distal end, a coupling member that couples the elongate shaft to the distal protection device, and a first space between the coupling member and the elongate shaft. A method of filtering debris from a blood vessel is also disclosed.
US07785343B2	Coated endoluminal filter In one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a coated endoluminal filter having a support structure; a filtering structure attached to the support structure; a coating over at least a portion of support structure. In another alternative embodiment, there is provided an endoluminal filter having a support structure; and a filtering structure attached to the support structure; wherein, the support structure is generally symmetrical about a plane that is orthogonal to the flow direction of the filter and contains a crossover point between two structural elements of the support structure. In another alternative embodiment, there is provided an endoluminal filter, having a support structure; and a filtering structure attached to the support structure; wherein, the support structure is generally symmetrical about a plane that is parallel to the flow direction of the filter and contains both ends of the support structure.
US07785342B2	Embolic protection device An embolic protection device has a collapsible filter element (105) mounted on a carrier such as a guidewire (101). The filter element (105) collapses into the outer end of a catheter (118) for deployment and retrieval through a vascular system of a patient. The filter element (105) has a collapsible filter body with a proximal inlet end and a distal outlet end. The proximal inlet end has inlet openings sized to allow blood and embolic material enter the filter body. The outlet end has outlet openings which allow through passage of blood but retain embolic material within the filter body. After use, the catheter (118) is movable along the guidewire (101) to engage the proximal end of the filter element and close the inlet openings before sliding over the filter element from the proximal end to the distal end to progressively collapse the filter body on the guidewire (101) for retrieval. The filter element (105) may conveniently be mounted on a tubular sleeve (104) which is slidable and rotatable on the guidewire (101) between spaced-apart stops (106, 120) on the guidewire (101) which allows some manipulation of the guidewire independently of the filter when the filter is in use.
US07785341B2	Prosthetic heart valves, scaffolding structures, and systems and methods for implantation of same Prosthetic valves and their component parts are described, as are prosthetic valve delivery devices and methods for their use. The prosthetic valves are particularly adapted for use in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures. The delivery devices are particularly adapted for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures.
US07785339B2	Tool for coring portions of one or more hair follicles An improved tool for coring a portion of one or more hair follicles incorporates a mechanism that translates distal pushing forces that are applied to its handle to concomitant rotational movement of a hollow coring needle. Preferably, the force translation mechanism is realized by a helical threaded interface or a helical square rod interface between a handle and a rotating member that supports the needle. In another aspect, the tool includes a member that supports the hollow coring needle, the member having a cut-out that provides user access to the open proximal end of the needle. The tool can be made disposable by the use of injection molded plastic materials. The hollow coring needle is preferably realized from stainless steel and an anti-wear coating (such as a titanium nitride coating, a zirconium coating, or a diamond coating). In disposable applications, the tool is packaged in a sterilized manner, which avoids the need for the practitioner to sterilize the tool before use.
US07785338B2	Lancing aid comprising a lancet system that is protected against re-use The present invention is generally directed towards the field of lancing aids in which disposable lancet systems are used. The lancet system according to the invention has a needle body which surrounds the needle tip in a lancet system in a protective manner and also comprises a protection against re-use of an ejected lancet system.
US07785332B2	Method of delivering therapeutic implant A cannula has a flange and a body with slots extending through the entire flange and into the body. The cannula may also have a longitudinal slot extending its entire length. An obturator used with the cannula may also have a longitudinal slot extending along its length. A surgical method using these instruments includes separating lengths of suture and managing the suture by placing lengths of suture in the slots in the cannula. The cannula and obturator may be used after suture is already in place by placing the suture in the longitudinal slots and then introducing the cannula and obturator to the tissue defect site. The cannula may also be used to deliver a therapeutic implant to the tissue defect site. The instruments and method may be used in mensical surgery.
US07785328B2	Minimally invasive bone miller apparatus A milling system for creating a cavity in a bone includes a drive shaft, a frame for carrying a cutter and a cutter for cutting the cavity. The drive shaft has a proximal end and a distal end forming a portion of a drive joint for coupling the drive shaft to a cutter. The frame includes a frame shaft and a cutter mount, mounting a cutter at a first angle. The mount includes a bearing bracket extending laterally from the frame shaft to a bearing receiving a portion of a cutter and maintains the received cutter oriented at the first angle during rotation. The cutter has a head forming a portion of drive joint for coupling the cutter to a drive shaft. The cutter is received in the mount at the first angle and the drive shaft forms a second angle with the longitudinal axis less than the first angle.
US07785326B2	System for intramedullary rod fixation and method therefor A system and method for securing an intramedullary rod in a medullary canal of a long bone is provided. The system includes an intramedullary rod and a screw assembly for receiving the rod. The screw assembly has a transverse receiving bore for receiving the intramedullary rod and a securing member movable toward the bore for securing the rod to the screw assembly. An alignment jig may also be provided for aligning the rod with the receiving bore during installation.
US07785324B2	Clamp based lesion formation apparatus and methods configured to protect non-target tissue Apparatus, systems and methods for forming lesions in target tissue and positioning an insulation element adjacent to non-target tissue.
US07785319B2	Method and apparatus for treating bodily tissues with medicinal substance A therapeutic device and therapeutic method for delivering electrical energy to a polymer containing a medicament that allows release of the medicament to a body tissue or organ. The device and method utilizes ultrasonic vibrations to cause the device, implanted in the body tissue or organ to be treated, to discharge an electrical current to the polymer containing the medicament. The medicament is controllably released to the target area by changing the charge of the polymer with the electrical current.
US07785317B2	Joined metal tubing and method of manufacture A generally hollow article for use as or incorporation within a medical instrument navigable through body vessels of a human subject is provided. The article is defined by two metal pieces, such as nitinol and stainless steel, having different performance characteristics. At least a portion of the two pieces are arranged into an alternating pattern and joined together to define a joint or junction. The two pieces may each be provided as a tube having a spiral-cut section that is configured to be intermeshed with the spiral-cut section of the other metal. The article may also include a radiopaque material for improved placement within the body, which material may also be provided as a tube with a spiral-cut section to be intermeshed and joined with the first and second pieces.
US07785316B2	Application of a system parameter as a method and mechanism for controlling eye chamber stability A method for operating a surgical system including placing a handpiece in an operative relationship with an eye for a surgical procedure. The method also comprises supplying irrigation fluid from an irrigation fluid source to the eye and applying vacuum from an aspiration source to the handpiece in order to aspirate the irrigation fluid from the eye through the handpiece. The method further comprises sensing a value of an occlusion indicating parameter corresponding to an occlusion of the handpiece and, from the sensing of the value, determining a duration of occlusion. The method additionally comprises controlling a controlled system parameter based at least in part on the duration of occlusion.
US07785313B2	Closed loop/semi-closed loop therapy modification system A closed loop/semi-closed loop infusion system provides therapy modification and safeguards against the over-delivery or under-delivery of insulin. A glucose sensor system is configured to obtain a measured blood glucose value. A controller is operationally connected with the glucose sensor system and configured to trigger an alarm based on a measured blood glucose value or amount of insulin delivered, selectively perform calibration of the glucose sensor system when the alarm is triggered, and adjust a therapy delivery parameter when the alarm is triggered, wherein the adjusted therapy delivery parameter is limited to be within a boundary. Thereafter, a delivery system delivers therapy at the adjusted therapy delivery parameter.
US07785310B2	Disposable diaper A disposable diaper is provided, including an absorber, a top sheet arranged to cover the top surface of the absorber, a back sheet arranged to cover the bottom surface of the absorber, and a skin-contact sheet arranged over the top sheet. The top sheet is at least partially composed of a liquid-permeable material, the back sheet is composed of a liquid-impermeable material, and the skin-contact sheet is at least partially composed of a breathable waterproof sheet and is provided with a feces-passing opening capable of allowing feces to pass therethrough.
US07785308B2	Tampon absorbency indicators on package An array of disposable absorbent articles. The array has a first absorbent article and a second absorbent article. The first absorbent article is enclosed in a first package having i.) an outer surface wherein the outer surface has an outer surface area and ii.) a first identifier having a first surface area. The first identifier is disposed on the first absorbent article and corresponds to a first absorbency. The first identifier is disposed on the first package. A second absorbent article is enclosed in a second package having i.) an outer surface wherein the outer surface has an outer surface area and ii.) a second identifier having a second surface area. The second identifier is disposed on the second absorbent article and corresponds to a second absorbency. The first surface area of the first absorbent article is different than the second surface area of the second absorbent article.
US07785307B2	Pant-type absorbent article A pant-type absorbent article having an absorbent assembly having an absorbent core and a chassis, wherein the front and back portions are joined to each other along two opposite longitudinal side edges to define a waist-opening and a pair of leg-openings, at least one of the front and back portions has an elastic web material, a crotch portion located between the front portion and the back portion in the longitudinal direction of the article, the front portion having a length in the longitudinal direction, the back portion having a length in the longitudinal direction, and the crotch portion having a length in the longitudinal direction, the absorbent assembly overlapping a distance with both the front and back portions, the article having a longitudinal and a transverse direction, wherein the absorbent assembly overlaps no more than 20% of the surface area of each of the front and back portions.
US07785305B2	System for collecting breast milk from a human breast A portable, hands-free and user friendly breast pump for facilitating breast-feeding, incorporates a dome-shaped housing having a servomotor mechanism; a hat-shaped flange having a chamber portion, a brim portion and an outlet, the chamber portion being formed so as to be placed over a nipple on a breast so as to define a chamber between the flange and the breast, and the brim portion being formed to surround the nipple and thereby form a suction seal therebetween; and a one-way venting element formed to operatively communicate with the chamber so as to vent pumped milk from the chamber via the outlet. The housing, the flange and the venting element are connected into an integral device held against the breast and underneath clothing so as to keep the integral device hidden. Breast milk is collected via a plastic collection bag that connects directly with the pump underneath clothing such that the milk is isolated from any contaminants in the air and may be easily stored immediately after being collected.
US07785303B2	Wound irrigation basin with active drain A wound irrigation kit includes a basin for collecting irrigation fluid that is configured to closely fit the specific body part that is to be irrigated. The kit optionally includes a grommet that can be readily incorporated into the basin to allow for active draining of the basin during the irrigation procedure. The kit also optionally includes a flexible irrigation shield that can be attached to an existing irrigation device and that can be readily modified to vary its length.
US07785302B2	Access port identification systems and methods An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature.
US07785287B2	Arthroscopic fluid control device The fluid control device is attached to tubes carrying irrigation solution to form the system. The control device splits the flow through a fiber optic scope and a fluid control unit. The fluid control unit controls rate of flow and direction. The flow of fluid into the joint, out of the joint, or no flow is easily controlled by the operator. The device also allows more than one inflow, useful when using suction or suction shaving devices. The increased flow prevents collapse of a joint space and maintains clear visualization. The fluid flow relies on gravity by having a fluid reservoir positioned at a high point in the system.
US07785285B2	Lacrimal punctum plug A punctal plug inserted into the punctum-canaliculus, includes a shaft, a tip portion attached to one end of said shaft and a brim attached to the other end of said shaft, and a thin member penetrated into either one or all 3 out of said tip portion, shaft and brim, or said tip portion and shaft, or said shaft and brim. The thin member is thread 0.05 mm or less in diameter. The brim is disk shaped and the diameter of the brim is far smaller than the diameter of the tip. A protuberance is attached to the tip portion.
US07785282B2	Spinal orthosis A spinal orthosis comprising a torso unit, a base member secured to the torso unit, a spring biased hinge connected at a first end to the base member and connected at a second end to a sternal support, and one or more sternal pads (or plates) connected to the sternal support. The sternal pads (or plates) may be adapted to provide a posteriorly directed force based on a bias of the spring biased hinge. The spring biased hinge may include a receiving portion that can have an adjustment mechanism at a first end and a spring to provide bias for the spring biased hinge, wherein the adjustment mechanism can be moveable through the receiving portion so as to adjust the bias of the spring biased hinge.
US07785279B2	Wearable action-assist device, and method and program for controlling wearable action-assist device A wearable action-assist device which assists or executes an action of a wearer by substituting for the wearer is provided with an action-assist tool 2 having an actuator 201 which gives power to the wearer 1, a biosignal sensor 221 which detects a wearer's biosignal, a biosignal processing unit 3 which acquires from a biosignal “a” detected by the biosignal sensor a nerve transfer signal “b” for operating a wearer's muscular line skeletal system, and a myoelectricity signal “c” accompanied with a wearer's muscular line activity, an optional control unit 4 which generates a command signal “d” for causing the actuator 201 to generate power according to the wearer's intention using the nerve transfer signal “b” and the myoelectricity signal “c” acquired by the biosignal processing unit 3, and a driving current generating unit 5 which generates a current according to the nerve transfer signal b and a current according to the myoelectricity signal “c”, respectively, based on the command signal “d” generated by the optional control unit 4, and supplies the currents to the actuator 201.
US07785277B2	Removable applicator nozzle for ultrasound wound therapy device A removable applicator nozzle for use in treating a wound is provided. The removable applicator nozzle includes a nozzle, a valve and a cup. The nozzle includes a proximal portion, a distal opening and a valve interface. The proximal portion of the nozzle is engagable with a portion of a transducer of an ultrasound wound therapy device. The distal opening of the nozzle allows at least a portion of a tip of the transducer to pass therethrough. The valve is engagable with the valve interface of the nozzle and the valve selectively allows fluid to flow therethrough. The cup includes an aperture and a puncturing device. The aperture is engagable with the valve and the puncturing device is able to puncture a bottle that is inserted on the cup. Fluid flows from the bottle, through the aperture and the valve and onto a tip of the transducer. The fluid is then moved to the distal opening of the nozzle by a vacuum effect.
US07785274B2	Guide wire A guide wire includes a wire body having a first wire disposed at a distal end thereof and a second wire joined to a proximal end of the first wire. The first wire and the second wire are preferably joined to each other by welding, providing a layer joint therebetween. The joint is of a curved shape, particularly a convex curved shape that is convex toward the proximal end of the wire body. In the joint, at least one component (e.g., Ti) of the material of the first wire decreases toward the proximal end and at least one component (e.g., Fe) of the material of the second wire decreases toward the distal end. When a tensile test is conducted on a region of the wire body including the joint, the region of the wire body has, in a tensile load and elongation diagram, an elastic section extending substantially straight upwardly to the right, a yield section extending substantially horizontally or upwardly to the right from the elastic section, and a substantially straight section extending upwardly to the right from the yield section. This region of the wire body possesses characteristics such that the region is fracturable near a terminal end of the straight section at a fracture position on other than the joint.
US07785269B2	Medical instrument having a guidewire and an add-to catheter A first medical instrument includes a flexible catheter and a medical guidewire extendable beyond a distal end of the catheter. The catheter is adapted to slidably receive a rail-coupling portion of an adjunct medical device. The medical guidewire has first and second segments, wherein the bending moment of inertia of the first segment is less than the bending moment of inertia of the second segment. A second medical instrument includes a flexible catheter, a mechanized guidewire assembly, and a medical guidewire extendable beyond a distal end of the catheter. The catheter is adapted to slidably receive a rail-coupling portion of an adjunct medical device. The medical guidewire has an exterior surface including a repetitive series of spaced-apart surface elevation features. One example of surface elevation features is external threads. The spaced-apart surface elevation features are adapted for operable engagement with the mechanized guidewire drive assembly.
US07785261B2	Catheter device with a position sensor system for treating a vessel blockage using image monitoring The invention relates to a catheter device, with a position sensor system, for treatment of a partial or complete vessel blockage under image monitoring, with the catheter device featuring a treatment catheter of a vessel blockage, especially by removal or destruction of plaque and/or expansion of the vessel, which is embodied as an integrated unit, especially as a combination catheter, with an OCT catheter and an IVUS catheter for image monitoring and with the position sensor system.
US07785259B2	Detection of motion in vibro-acoustography Harmonic motion is produced in a subject using vibro-acoustography. An ultrasonic imaging system repetitively interrogates the subject and the Doppler shift in the reflected echo signals is analyzed to measure the phase and amplitude of harmonic motion produced in the subject at different prescribed frequencies. Shear wave propagation through the subject is determined from this information and mechanical properties related to “stiffness” of the subject are determined. A Kalman filter is employed in the phase and amplitude measurement to extract the harmonic motion information from background noise.
US07785258B2	System and method for determining a treatment dose for a patient In certain embodiments, a method of maintaining health of a patient uses an analyte detection system. The analyte detection system is coupled to the patient such that a bodily fluid of the patient is accessible to the analyte detection system. The method includes automatically initiating and conducting a measurement of an analyte in the bodily fluid using the analyte detection system. The method further includes determining a treatment dose for the patient based on the measurement using the analyte detection system.
US07785256B1	Method and system for displaying patient activity data using Poincaré and intensity plot Methods and systems are presented for displaying patient activity data from implantable cardiac device (ICD). The method includes: sensing an activity level, storing the sensed activity level as a first coordinate of an activity data point, generating an average activity level from a predetermined number of sensed activity levels, storing the average activity level as a second coordinate of the activity data point, accumulating a number of times the activity data point having the first and second coordinates occurs, and storing the accumulated number of times. These steps are repeated for a predetermined period of time, and a plurality of activity data points each having an associated accumulated number of times is stored. The method further includes graphically displaying each of the plurality of activity data points with the associated accumulated number of times.
US07785255B2	Ligament protection instruments A ligament protector for use in protecting a ligament during an orthopedic procedure is disclosed. The ligament protector includes at least two wings and bone mounting elements. A handle may be removably coupled to the ligament protector.
US07785253B1	Surgical access system and related methods A retractor-based access system for performing minimally invasive spine surgery via an anterior approach. The anterior access system and related methods of the present invention involve a plurality of retractor blades under the control of a single retractor handle apparatus.
US07785252B2	Articulating sheath for flexible instruments A sheath useful for remote steering, guidance and/or manipulation of a flexible instrument, including e.g. an endoscope, received through the sheath.
US07785250B2	Endoscopic instrument assembly with separable operative tip and associated medical method In an insertion configuration, an endoscope assembly includes an insertion member with a distal end face and a working channel and further includes an instrument shaft extending through the working channel and an operative tip connected to the instrument shaft and extending in a plane oriented perpendicularly to the instrument shaft. The operative tip is positioned along the distal end face of the endoscope insertion member. The operative tip is separable from the distal end face of the endoscope insertion member by a distally directed motion of the instrument shaft along the working channel.
US07785245B2	Portable applicator for pulsed signal therapy A portable applicator (20) for pulsed signal therapy comprises: an elastic supporting body (25), which can expand in a planar manner; at least two signal generating units (11, 12), which are arranged in or on the elastic supporting body (25) whereby being symmetric with regard to an axis of symmetry of the supporting body (25), and; a device for supplying a control signal (17, 18) to the signal generating units (11, 12).
US07785241B2	Device for obtaining a substantially constant linear force A device for obtaining a predetermined linear force, includes a first elastic force elements and a force output elements in the form of a non-elastic, flexible elongated member, a force transformation elements arranged between the first elastic force element and the force output element, such that a pulling of the force output element creates a tension in the first elastic force element. The force transformation element is arranged and designed such that the pulling force required on the force output element decreases with the distance the force output element is pulled. The device includes a second elastic force element and a second force output element attached thereto wherein the pulling force required on the second force output element increases with the distance the force output element is pulled. The two force output elements are connected to each other such as to summarize the forces.
US07785236B1	Exerciser having magnets adjusting device The present invention discloses an exerciser having magnets adjusting device, which comprises a frame assembly, a flywheel, a driving assembly, a power transmission mechanism and a magnets adjusting device. The magnets adjusting device includes a guiding rail, a sliding unit with magnetic units, and a control mechanism. The guiding rail is fixed on the frame assembly. The sliding unit is mounted on the guiding rail so that the sliding unit and the magnetic units can be linearly moved along the guiding rail. The control mechanism controls the reciprocated movement of the sliding unit and the magnetic units linearly close to or away from the axis of the flywheel. Whereby, to improve the stability of the adjusted variable damping and accurately calculate the corresponding resistance after the adjustment, and to enhance the durability of the machine can be achieved.
US07785229B2	Variable K-factor torque converter A controllable hydrodynamic torque converter is provided for use within a vehicle having a detectable throttle level, the torque converter comprising a first stator having a first outlet angle and a second stator having a higher second outlet angle. The second stator is selectively engageable with the first stator using a hydraulic clutch to thereby vary the torque converter K-factor during idle and high-throttle conditions, and is permitted to freewheel during low or part throttle conditions. The first outlet angle is at least five degrees lower than the second outlet angle. A vehicle is also provided including an engine having an engine torque and a detectable throttle level, a transmission, a torque converter operable to transmit the engine torque to the transmission and having a stator assembly with two stators, a selectively controllable clutch, and a controller configured to selectively actuate the clutch to vary the K-factor depending on the throttle level.
US07785228B2	Torsion disc for use in a continuously variable transmission A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a torsion disc for a CVT. The torsion disc includes a splined bore about its central axis, an annular recess formed in the disc for receiving the race of a bearing, and a raised surface for supporting a torsion spring. In one embodiment, the torsion disc includes a number of holes for receiving dowels that support a torsion spring. Load cam discs, a torsion disc, rolling elements, and a hub cap shell are configured to generate axial force, transmit torque, and manage reaction forces. In one embodiment, a splined input shaft and a torsion disc having a splined bore cooperate to input torque into the variator of the CVT. Among other things, various ball axles, axle-ball combinations, and reaction force grounding configurations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CVT having axial force generation means at both the input and output elements is disclosed.
US07785227B2	8-speed transmissions The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes three planetary gear sets, six torque-transmitting devices, one fixed interconnection and a grounded member. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various gear members, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio.
US07785219B2	Game ball incorporating a polymer foam A game ball is disclosed that includes a polymer foam layer processed with an inert fluid blowing agent, such as nitrogen. The polymer foam may be a polyolefin material, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and ethylvinylacetate, and the inert fluid blowing agent may have a relatively high-purity. The polymer foam may be manufactured with a process that includes impregnating a polymer with the inert fluid blowing agent and expanding the polymer by heating the polymer above a softening temperature of the polymer, reducing a fluid pressure surrounding the polymer, and cooling the polymer. The game ball may be a soccerball, football, or volleyball, for example, that includes the polymer foam.
US07785216B2	Golf balls including mechanically hybridized layers and methods of making same Golf balls having at least one layer that is formed from a mechanically hybridizing two or more materials. In particular, the mechanically hybridized layers of the invention improve performance and increase durability of the finished golf ball, as well increase adhesion between layers.
US07785213B2	Golf club head A golf club head includes a metallic head body 1 having a cavity 10 therein and an opening 8 being formed in a face part 2 therethrough to the cavity, and a metallic face plate 9 welded to the opening. The opening 8 is demarcated by an upper edge along an upper end of the face part 2 and a U shaped curved edge (8B, 8A, 8C) located within the face part 2, and is also formed so that, in a state in which the head body 1 is soled in accordance with the lie angle, a projection line A on the face part surface of the perpendicular passing through the lowermost portion X of the opening 8 coincides with a projection line A on the face part surface of the perpendicular passing through a ground contact point Y of a sole part 4, or the projection line drawn with the lowermost portion X of the opening 8 being the reference is positioned close to a heel part 7 with respect to the projection line A drawn with the ground contact point Y of the sole part; and the ratio of width W2 on the toe side with respect to the projection line drawn with the ground contact point Y of the sole part 4 is higher than the ratio of width W1 on the heel side toward a crown part. The face plate 9 is formed so as to have a shape matching the opening 8.
US07785212B2	Extreme weighted hybrid and other wood-type golf clubs and golf club heads Wood-type golf club heads include: (a) a club head body member defining an interior chamber; (b) a weight system engaged with a rear perimeter portion of the club head body member; and (c) a connection system connecting the weight system with the club head body (e.g., with the rear of the ball striking face portion). The club heads further may include one or more damping members in the interior chamber to alter the sound and/or otherwise attenuate a vibrational response of the club head. The damping members may extend between the ball striking face and the weight system, and optionally may engage the connection system. The damping member(s) may constitute a foam material compressed within the interior chamber of the club head. Methods of making such golf club head structures also are described.
US07785210B2	Wrist protection device for bowling game A wrist protection device for a bowling game is disclosed, which comprises a wrist mounted plate, an adjusting pin which connects an intermediate plate and includes an apex, a concave portion and a support, an ascending and descending plate which ascends and descends in an interior of the casing attached to an upper surface of the intermediate plate based on an operation of a button and spring, and a moving member which slides along the guide members of the ascending and descending plate.
US07785200B2	Game device and storage medium having game program stored therein An object is provided with a plurality of vectors each having a direction and an end position assigned to the object in a fixed manner. The game device moves the object in a three-dimensional game space, and determines whether a part of the object has contacted a predetermined surface or not. When it is determined that a part of the object has contacted the predetermined surface, a vector among the plurality of vectors, the vector having an end located at a position closest to a predetermined direction is specified. Also, when it is determined that a part of the object has contacted the predetermined surface, the game device lands the object on the predetermined surface in a position such that the specified vector faces toward the predetermined surface, and is perpendicular to the predetermined surface.
US07785198B2	Game apparatus and game program providing lead character and sub character group movement A plurality of slots are set in a game space with reference to the current location of a leader character, and one slot is correlated with one sub character. Each sub character is controlled so as to move it from the current location toward the corresponding slot. As the leader character moves, so too does each slot. Thus, it is possible to provide a video game in which the leader character's movement is controlled by a player and a plurality of sub characters' movements are controlled by a predetermined algorithm so as to follow the leader character to move in formation in a natural manner.
US07785197B2	Voice-to-text chat conversion for remote video game play A multi-player networked video game playing system including for example video game consoles analyzes speech to vary the font size and/or color of associated text displayed to other users. If the amplitude of the voice is high, the text displayed to other users is displayed in a larger than normal font. If the voice sounds stressed or is aggressive words are used, the text displayed to other users is displayed using a special font such as red color. Other analysis may be performed on the speech in context to vary the font size, color, font type and/or other display attributes.
US07785196B2	Gaming device having a selectively accessible bonus scheme A gaming device having a bonus scheme, wherein the player may choose when to play a bonus scheme, so long as the player is qualified to do so. The method of qualifying the player to enter the bonus round connects or links the base game operation of the gaming device with the bonus scheme. The reels of the base game contain symbols which alone or in combination with other symbols yield one or more bonus awards to a player. The bonus awards are escrowed and displayed a bonus award escrow display. Once the player obtains a single bonus award, the player becomes eligible or qualified to play the bonus round and the player may choose to do so at any time. The player can accumulate bonus awards and use multiple bonus awards at one time.
US07785195B2	Gaming device having an award offer and termination bonus scheme A gaming device having an improved award offer bonus scheme wherein the player may improve their award during the bonus round. The bonus game enables the player to select an award offer from a plurality of award offers. The gaming device enables the player to modify the selected award offer, creating a subsequent or modified award, with the idea of increasing the award offer to receive a greater or higher award during a bonus game.
US07785193B2	Cashless bonusing for gaming machines A cashless technology involves issuance of bonus awards to players. The bonus awards themselves are cash, service, merchandise, etc. But the game issues these awards in the form of a cashless instrument representing the award. The cashless instrument may be issued under various circumstances and in various forms such as pre-printed tickets, peelable tickets, updated information on a player card, updated information in a database, etc.
US07785192B2	Dynamic power management in a gaming machine A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a value input device for receiving a wager and a processor for executing gameplay on the gaming machine. The processor has a plurality of power consumption levels. A power regulator is operative to alter the power consumption level of the processor amongst the plurality of power consumption levels. In an embodiment, the power regulator comprises application software stored on a memory device in communication with the processor.
US07785190B2	Slot machine In a slot machine, the display unit includes a region on which a plurality of symbol columns and rows are displayed. Normal directions of surfaces of the region, on which the symbol columns placed at both ends of the symbol rows are displayed, intersect in front of the display unit. The display unit preferably includes mechanical reels placed at ribs of a fan. Normal directions of circumferential surfaces of the mechanical reels at the forward ends thereof intersect at substantially the same point, and thereby the front ends oppose a player. The display unit may be alternatively an electronic display device that includes a curved or bent screen. Normal directions of surfaces on which video reels are displayed intersect at substantially the same point, and thereby the surfaces oppose a player.
US07785188B2	Gaming device including a plurality of selectable positions and an outcome modifier A gaming device including a plurality of positions displayed to the player. The gaming device includes a modifier and a symbol display which displays at least one symbol at one or more of the positions. Each symbol includes at least one game element. In a play of the game, the gaming device determines at least one of the game elements to be a designated element and enables the player to pick one of the positions. The gaming device displays at least one of the symbols at one or more of the positions and determines an outcome based on any winning combination of the symbols displayed at the positions. The processor modifies any determined outcome by the modifier when the designated element is displayed at the selected position. The modified outcome is provided to the player in that play of the game.
US07785187B2	Method for displaying an interactive game having a predetermined outcome An interactive game having a pre-determined outcome (e.g., a game of finite poker) that displays an initial hand of cards, receives a player-specified designation as to which cards are to held and which are to be discarded, and then displays an intermediate hand generated in accordance with the player-specified designation. Then a final hand is shown, and in those cases where the player-specified designation (Hold/Discard) is inconsistent with a transition from the intermediate hand to the final hand, an entertaining display is shown, such as a sequence of alternative playing cards. In some cases, the initial hand is a winning hand according to a predetermined payout schedule, and the final hand is a winning hand with a higher payout than the initial hand according to the same payout schedule. The disclosed methods can be used with other games, including reel-type games.
US07785186B2	Method and apparatus for providing an advantage to a player in a bonus game A gaming method includes receiving a wager from a player, displaying an image representative of a primary game, determining if a bonus event trigger has occurred, displaying an image representative of a bonus game, the bonus game including a representation associated with the player and a representation associated with an opponent, the representations each having at least one attribute associated with the bonus game, if the bonus event trigger occurs, and determining a payout associated with an outcome of the bonus game. The method also includes offering the player at least one advantage option, the at least one advantage option affecting at least one of the at least one attribute of the representation associated with the player and the at least one attribute of the representation associated with the opponent. A gaming machines and system may be provided to carry out such a method.
US07785181B2	Game program and game apparatus When an operation block collides a stacked block in an X-direction, a part of the stacked block facing an operation block is shifted to the X-direction to allow the operation block to be absorbed in the stacked block and an end being opposite to the end facing the operation block of the shifted stacked block to be ejected from the stacked block. The ejected block can collide with the stacked block again as an operation block. Such a collision operation is repeatedly performed after the completion of a predetermined arrangement in the stacked block.
US07785180B1	Method, apparatus, and system for object recognition, object segmentation and knowledge acquisition A method, comprising displaying an image to a first player, displaying a portion of the image to a second player wherein the portion of the image displayed to the second player is less than all of the image and wherein the portion of the image displayed to the second player is determined by an action of the first player, allowing the second player to submit a word, and determining whether the word submitted by the second player is related to the image. The present invention also includes apparatuses and systems.
US07785178B2	Computing a target speed in a virtual racing environment A target speed profile for a specified racer is computed at various points along a track. The calculation is based on the real world physics of the racing environment and incorporates physical characteristics of the track, including curvature, undulation, and/or camber. A lateral acceleration component is developed to limit the realistic maximum speed a racer may obtain at any given point along the track. Furthermore, differences in realistic maximum speeds at different points along the track can overwhelm a racer's braking capability. As such, braking capacity adjustments can be applied to decrease the maximum speed in the target speed profile, so that the overall target speed profile is more realistic and attainable.
US07785172B2	Combinatorial processing including rotation and movement within a region Combinatorial processing including rotation and movement within a region is described, including defining multiple regions of at least one substrate, processing the multiple regions of the at least one substrate in a combinatorial manner, rotating a head in one of the multiple regions to perform the processing, and repositioning the head relative to the one of the multiple regions while rotating the head during the processing.
US07785160B2	Terminal fitting A terminal fitting (T) is formed by bending a metal plate material (Ta) punched out into a specified shape, and a facing surface (15S) of a resilient contact piece (15) facing a male tab (M) and a facing surface (20S) of a receiving plate (20) facing the male tab (M) are partially recessed within the range of the thickness of the metal plate material (Ta). Thus, thick portions (28A, 29A, 28B) and (29B) and thin portions (27A, 27B) are arranged alternately in a width direction orthogonal to an inserting direction of the male tab (M). Parts of the male tab (M) are held in contact with the thick portions (28A, 29A, 28B) and (29B) in the width direction.
US07785158B1	Electrode connection platform An electrode connection platform is made of an electrically conductive material, such as brass, and configured to allow multiple electrical conductors to be rigidly and securely attached to its upper surfaces. The platform is attachable to a terminal of a storage battery. Upper surfaces of the platform are arranged so that interference between electrical conductors is minimized. The platform, with all of its attached electrical conductors, can be removed from a terminal post of a storage battery without necessitating the disconnection of any of the electrical conductors from the platform.
US07785155B2	Retractable contact post shield and method An electronic device having one or more contact posts is disclosed having a sleeve slidably mounted around the contact post and lockable by a push-push latching system in a retracted position in which the sleeve is below an upper end of the contact post and an extended position in which the sleeve extends around and covers the upper end of the contact post. The sleeve and contact post may have respective apertures extending transversely therethrough, which are aligned when the sleeve is slightly retracted to receive a probe. Alternatively, an ECG electrode clip may engage an end of the contact post when it is exposed by the sleeve being in the retracted position.
US07785149B2	Connector for on-board mounting The connector for on-board mounting includes a housing body having multiple contacts, metal locking engagement members each having a locking portion to be engaged with a locked engagement member provided to a cable-side connector for a purpose of locking a connection between connectors and being fixed to the housing body and a metal outer shell member covering a side wall of a front portion of the housing body and provided with opening portions through which the locking engagement members pass. The opening portion of the outer shell member is provided such that an edge thereof which faces the opening portion and the locking engagement member are brought into contact with each other and the locking engagement members and the outer shell member are provided with board-connecting posts on rear portions to be disposed on a board.
US07785148B2	High speed electrical connector having improved shield An electrical connector (1, 1′, 1″) includes an insulative housing (10, 10′, 10″), an array of first shielding plates (30, 30′, 30″) retained in the insulative housing in parallel arrangement, and an array of second shielding plates (40, 40′, 40″) retained in the insulative housing and arranged perpendicularly to the first shielding plates. Each second shielding plate includes a strip-shaped base portion (41, 41′, 41″) electrically connected to the first shielding plates.
US07785141B2	Stacked card connector A stacked card connector (100) includes a first electrical card connector (1), a second electrical card connector (2) positioned under the first electrical card connector, a retaining member (4) provided on the second card connector and a converting mechanism plate (3) received in the retaining member. The first card connector comprises a first insulating housing (12) and a plurality of first terminals (13) received in the first insulating housing. The second card connector (2) includes a second insulating housing (22) received a plurality of second terminals (23). The first terminal comprises a vertical portion (132), the second terminal comprises a tail portion (232) arranged in a line with the vertical portions of the first terminal. The converting plate comprises a plurality of third terminals (32) electrically connecting with the first and the second terminals.
US07785133B2	Phono and video plug engageable at multiple angles A plug engageable to the distal end of a coaxial cable in either of an inline arrangement or a perpendicular engagement to the distal end. An axial spear automatically contacts the center conductor of the coaxial cable. The surrounding conductor is electrically engaged to the plug by a compression fitting or a screw.
US07785131B2	Interlocking device for plug connector housings The invention proposes an interlocking device for a two-part plug connector housing that is composed of two punched and bent one-piece interlocking elements in connection with an exchangeable actuating handle. In this case, the interlocking elements feature a clip-on side, by means of which they are engaged in the actuating handle, and an interlocking side that is realized in the form of a C-shaped spring element, rotably held on a pivot pin of the lower plug connector housing half and can be interlocked on a locking pin of the upper plug connector housing half.
US07785130B2	Cable end connector having improved latch A cable end connector includes an insulative housing (2) with a top surface (204), a number of contacts (4) received in the housing and a latch member (5). The latch member is integrally molded with the housing, and comprises a pair of latches (501, 503), a depressible releasing actuator (504) connecting with the latch and a biasing arm (502) extending from the depressible releasing actuator. The respective end of the latch and the biasing arm is attached to the top surface of the housing, and the other end of is located away from the top surface. The biasing arm is lower than the latch neither in an normal condition nor in a depressed condition.
US07785125B1	Connector having stiffener with retaring device limiting rotational stroke of clip A connector, comprises a housing (10) receiving a plurality of contacts, a stiffener (21) surrounding the housing and a cover (25) rotatably assembled to the stiffener and defining an open position and a closed position relative to the stiffener. The stiffener has a front wall (214) and a rear wall (215), and the front wall is formed with at least one retarding piece (217). The cover has at least one tab (254) engaging with the stiffener when the cover is at the open position, the tab is disposed above the retarding piece, thereby the retarding piece limits a downwardly movement of the cover.
US07785124B2	Electrical connector having heat sink with large dissipation area An electrical connector (1) for receiving an IC package includes a socket body (2) with a plurality of contacts (4) therein. A cover (3) is pivotally mounted with respect to the socket body (2) and defines an inner side close to the socket body (2) and an outer side opposite to the socket body (2). A heat sink (5) is provided to be mounted with the cover (3) by a plurality of fasteners (6). The fasteners (6) are inserted into the cover (3) and the heat sink (6) from the inner side of the cover (3).
US07785119B1	Audio jack connector An audio jack connector has an insulating housing defining a rectangular base. The base has a passageway passing therethrough for receiving an inserted audio plug connector. A channel is formed at a top surface of the base for communicating with the passageway. A set of switch terminals mounted to the insulating housing comprise an elastic terminal and a fixing terminal. The elastic terminal has a first top plate and a switch arm extended outward from the first top plate, with a free end thereof projecting into the passageway through the channel. The fixing terminal has a second top plate disposed above the channel. The second top plate has a pair of cantilever switch slices extending toward each other and perpendicular to an extending direction of the switch arm, with free ends thereof suspended over the free end of the switch arm and spaced from each other.
US07785111B2	Electrical connector with elastomeric element An electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector includes a substrate and an elastomeric element extending outwardly from the substrate. The elastomeric element extends outwardly from a base portion thereof at the substrate to an end portion thereof that is opposite the base portion. An electrical contact engages an electrically conductive element of the substrate. The electrical contact has a portion extending over at least a portion of the end portion of the elastomeric element.
US07785110B2	Connector A connector includes a grounding terminal, a signal terminal and an insulating casing. The grounding terminal has an annular body and two grounding portions extending from the bottom of the annular body. The signal terminal has a substrate. One end of the substrate is provided with a soldering portion, and the other end of the substrate is bent to form a hollow cylindrical contacting portion. The contacting portion is disposed in the annular body of the grounding terminal. A wings is formed respectively by means of extending horizontally and outwards from two sides the end of the substrate having the contacting portion. The insulating body covers the grounding terminal and the signal terminal. The grounding portion of the grounding terminal and the soldering portion of the signal terminal extend outside the insulating casing respectively.
US07785105B2	Apparatus for maintaining a dry field during dental procedures An apparatus for maintaining a dry field during dental procedures includes a U-shaped tongue shield for holding the patient's tongue in a retracted position. Cheek distention arms extend laterally outward and forward from the tongue shield to distend the cheek away from the teeth. Lip retractors extend from the cheek distention arms in an arcuate shape above and below the cheek distention arms. Webbing extends between the lip retractors and cheek distention arms to support the soft tissue within the patient's mouth distal to the orbicularis oris muscle.
US07785099B2	Stringing preventing member and injection molding apparatus A stringing preventing member is provided and includes: a member having an opening portion through which resin injected from an injection nozzle of an injection molding apparatus is fed to a mold including a fixed mold and a movable mold; and a projection portion protruding inwardly with respect to an opening of the injection nozzle, so as to define at least a part of a contour of the opening portion. A ratio of an effective opening area of the opening portion to a surface area of an inner wall surface of the opening portion contacting with the resin at an inside of the opening potion is 0.6 or less, and a ratio of the effective opening area of the opening portion to an area of the opening of the injection nozzle is 0.6 or more.
US07785097B2	Concrete block mold with moveable liner A mold assembly for an automated dry-cast block machine including a mold cavity formed by at least one frame element having a plurality of guide holes therein, a moveable liner plate positioned within the mold cavity and having a plurality of non-driven guide posts configured to align with and slide within the plurality of guide holes within the at least one frame element, and a drive system coupled to the moveable line plate independent of the guide posts and configured to drive the moveable liner toward and away from an interior of the mold cavity.
US07785094B1	High capacity extrusion die assembly High-capacity extrusion die assemblies (20, 90, 130, 140, 180, 252) each having a tubular section (44, 146, 162, 268) and an elongated, axially rotatable, helically flighted screw section (56, 56a, 152, 168, 276, 278) which cooperatively define frustoconical, outwardly diverging material flow paths (75, 160, 291) at constant or differing divergence angles of from about 1-11°. The use of diverging tubular sections (44, 146, 162, 268) and screw sections (56, 56a, 152, 168, 276, 278) permits the use of larger die plates (76, 118, 292) with an increased number of die openings (80, 124, 296). This allows significant increases in extrusion production rates. The die assemblies (20, 90, 130, 140, 180, 252) can be used in the production of a wide number of human foods or animal feeds, and particularly aquatic feeds of the floating or sinking variety. In another aspect of the invention, an extruder (210) is provided having diverging and converging sections (212, 214) along the length thereof and defining corresponding flow paths (230, 246).
US07785093B2	Stereolithographic apparatus An improved stereolithography apparatus for forming three-dimensional objects using multiple chambered resin vats and a quick disconnect mounting system to permit concurrent use of multiple photopolymer build materials and easy change over of resin vats is disclosed. The apparatus permits easy change over from multiple chambered vat use to single chamber vat use and vice versa or change over between multiple chambered vats.
US07785092B2	Systems and methods for producing contact lenses from a polymerizable composition Systems and methods of manufacturing ophthalmic lenses, for example, soft, extended wear silicone hydrogel contact lenses, are provided. The systems generally include a housing having an illuminated chamber, a carrier, for example a tray, movable in the illuminated chamber from an inlet portion to an outlet portion of the housing, and the tray configured to carry a plurality of contact lens molds. Polymerizing light energy is provided, for example, by multiple fluorescent lamps, to the molds at an intensity effective to at least initiate polymerization of a monomer composition located in each of the molds. The light may be illuminated onto two opposing sides of each mold. In some cases, the intensity of the light provided to one side of the mold may be different to the light intensity provided to the opposing side of the mold. In addition, the system may include features that are effective to provide for an instantaneous start and an instantaneous end to the light induced cure of the monomer in the molds. The system may include DALI protocol based technology for controlling the fluorescent lamps.
US07785090B2	Injection control apparatus An injection control apparatus includes an injection member; a drive section for injection; an injection-speed detection processing section which detects injection speed; an injection-pressure detection processing section which detects injection pressure; and a drive control processing section which drives the drive section for injection on the basis of the injection speed and the injection pressure to thereby perform pressure control before start of charging of a molding material into a cavity, and speed control after the start of charging of the molding material into the cavity. Since the drive section is driven on the basis of the injection speed and the injection pressure such that pressure control is performed before start of charging of a molding material into a cavity, and speed control is performed thereafter, the pressure of the cavity after the molding material has entered the cavity becomes stable and uniform.
US07785089B2	Additional improvements in powder compaction and enrobing An apparatus and method is disclosed for forming a compacted powder slug coated with a film. The powder, e.g. of a medicament, is compacted and enrobed to produce compacted powder slugs by preferably mechanically compacting a powder and forming a film of a material, preferably hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, by vacuum or pressure differential, about the surface of the powder thus compacted.
US07785088B2	Scroll fluid machine with a coating layer A scroll fluid machine that is capable of preventing a power loss and enhancing the degree of hermeticity of compression chambers. A plurality of outer peripheral projections are formed on an outer peripheral surface of a wrap portion of each scroll. An outer peripheral coating layer is formed on an outer peripheral surface of a wrap portion of a fixed scroll, and an inner peripheral coating layer is formed on an inner peripheral surface of the wrap portion. Each of the coating layers comprises: contact portions that make contact with the mating wrap portion; and non-contact portions that do not make contact with the mating wrap portion. In this way, the degree of hermeticity of the compression chambers can be enhanced by the contact portions, and power loss can be prevented by the non-contact portions.
US07785087B2	Vane cell pump having pistons guided in cylinder for adjustment of the stator The present disclosure relates to a vane cell pump (12) which includes an internal rotor (16) and a plurality of vanes (20) which are displacably mounted in a radial manner in the internal rotor, essentially, in radial slots (18) and are directly or indirectly guided on the internal circumferential surface (26) of a stator (28). The axis of the stator and the axis of the internal rotor are offset in relation to each other and the stator (28) can be adjusted in relation to the internal rotor (16) in the radial direction and the offset can be altered. The stator (28) comprises a pivotable bearing (36) which is arranged in the housing of the vane cell pump. At least one piston section (42) protrudes from the stator, whereby the piston axis thereof (44) extends in the direction of the periphery to the pivotable bearing (36).
US07785084B1	Method and apparatus for elimination of gases in pump feed/injection equipment A pumping apparatus for pumping a liquid from a source to a target includes a pump having a pump housing and a pump piston. The pump housing defines a central longitudinal bore, a transverse bore communicating with the central bore for conveying a liquid through the pump housing and a liquid reservoir communicating with the central bore and the transverse bore for retaining an amount of the liquid conveyed through the transverse bore. The pump piston is axially and rotatably slidable within the central longitudinal bore for pumping the liquid through the transverse bore.
US07785083B2	Dynamic fluid device The dynamic fluid device has a first pumping arrangement and second pumping arrangement arranged in parallel with each other to pump a pressurized fluid to user devices; at least a distributor member interposed amongst the first pumping arrangement, second pumping arrangement and the user devices and connected to them with connection arrangements, the at least a distributor member being arranged to connect singly and/or jointly and/or according to predetermined sequences, the first pumping arrangement and/or the second pumping arrangement to the user devices.
US07785080B2	Downhole ram pump A downhole ram pump. A downhole pump system includes a flow restricting device which variably restricts fluid flow through an opening, the restricting device vibrating in response to the fluid flow, thereby alternately increasing and decreasing the fluid flow through the opening; and a pump device which generates a pressure differential in response to vibration of the restricting device. Another downhole pump system includes a flow restricting device which vibrates in response to fluid flow through an opening, thereby alternately increasing and decreasing the fluid flow through the opening, a pressure differential across the restricting device variably biasing the restricting device to increasingly restrict the fluid flow through the opening, and the pressure differential alternately increasing and decreasing in response to respective alternate increasing and decreasing flow through the opening; and a pump device which generates differential pressure in response to vibration of the restricting device.
US07785079B2	Compressor and method of using compressor A compressor of the present invention is provided with a plurality of housing members (a front housing, a cylinder block, and a rear housing) that forms a body, a fastener (a bolt member) for coupling the plurality of the housing members to one another, a drive shaft inserted through the body and coupled to a power source via an electromagnetic clutch, a movable member (a piston) that moves in association with the drive shaft to compress a fluid, a detection body that moves in association with the drive shaft, and a detection part for detecting a rotational state of the drive shaft by means of the detection body. A magnetic sensor having a magnetic impedance element constitutes the detection part. The magnetic sensor is provided on an outer lateral face side of the body and in proximity to the fastener.
US07785078B2	Method and system for monitoring a reciprocating compressor System for monitoring a reciprocating compressor, comprising a unit for measuring parameters relating to the operating state of the compressor, a processing unit for comparing the values of these measured parameters with critical values contained in a database associated with the said processing unit. This processing unit sends a signal determined by a match between the measured values and the critical values; this signal represents an anomaly in the operating state of the compressor.
US07785076B2	Refractory component with ceramic matrix composite skeleton Aspects of the invention relate to a construction system and method for components in high temperature environments, such as the hot gas path components of a turbine engine. Such a component can include a skeleton and a coating. The skeleton can be formed by a plurality of interconnected frame members, which can give the component its general shape. The frame members can be made of ceramic matrix composite. A coating can be provided around at least a portion of the skeleton. Preferably, the coating is a refractory material, such as refractory ceramic. Examples of turbine engine components that can be constructed according to aspects of the invention are airfoils with or without platforms, blade rings, combustor tiles and heat shields. A component according to aspects of the invention can be made using low cost fabrication and construction methods.
US07785075B2	Optimized aerodynamic profile for a turbine blade When cold and in the non-coated state, the aerodynamic profile is substantially identical to a nominal profile determined by the rectangular coordinates X,Y,Z′ given in Table 1, in which the X coordinate is measured in the axial direction of the turbine, and the Z′ coordinate is the quotient D/H, where D is the distance of the point in question from a reference plane P0 situated at the base of the nominal profile and H is the height of the profile measured from said reference plane to the tip of the blade, the measurements D and H being taken radially relative to the axis of the turbine.
US07785074B2	Rotor blade for a second stage of a compressor A blade of a rotor of a second stage of a compressor can be defined by coordinates of a discreet combination of points, in a Cartesian reference system (X, Y, Z), where the axis (Z) is a radial axis intersecting the central axis of the compressor. The blade has a profile which can be identified by a series of closed intersection curves between the profile itself and planes (X, Y) lying at distances (Z) from the central axis. The blade also has a non-linearly variable trend of decreasing maximum thickness defined by the closed curves, substantially parallel to a base portion of the blade itself, fixable to the rotor. The variable trend of maximum thickness is substantially situated midway up the blade and is suitable for shifting the natural resonance frequencies of the blade itself outside a functioning velocity range of the rotor.
US07785071B1	Turbine airfoil with spiral trailing edge cooling passages A turbine airfoil such as a rotor blade or a stator vane with a row of spiral shaped cooling holes in the trailing edge region of the airfoil to provide cooling to the trailing edge region. An up-pass or last leg of a serpentine flow cooling channel extends along the trailing edge region of the airfoil and a row of the spiral cooling holes are connected to the supply channel to bleed off cooling air. The spiral cooling holes have a decreasing diameter in the airfoil streamwise direction and a constant diameter in the spanwise direction of the airfoil such that the spiral cooling holes are close to the pressure side and suction side walls of the airfoil in the trailing edge region. The cooling air flow increases in momentum as the trailing edge narrows and the spiral cooling holes decrease in diameter to enhance the heat transfer coefficient and provide better cooling in the hotter region of the trailing edge region where the airfoil is relatively thinner.
US07785070B2	Wavy flow cooling concept for turbine airfoils An airfoil including an outer wall and a cooling cavity formed therein. The cooling cavity includes a leading edge flow channel located adjacent a leading edge of the airfoil and a trailing edge flow channel located adjacent a trailing edge of the airfoil. Each of the leading edge and trailing edge flow channels define respective first and second flow axes located between pressure and suction sides of the airfoil. A plurality of rib members are located within each of the flow channels, spaced along the flow axes, and alternately extending from opposing sides of the flow channels to define undulating flow paths through the flow channels.
US07785068B2	Steam turbine exhaust hood and method of fabricating the same A method of fabricating an exhaust hood is provided for use with a turbine engine. The method includes providing an upper shell casing wherein the upper shell casing is fabricated from a composite material, and coupling the upper shell casing to a lower shell casing such that a turbine is housed within the exhaust hood, the shell casing is fabricated from a composite material. A turbine assembly is also provided.
US07785060B2	Multi-directional mechanical scanning in an ion implanter A scanning arm assembly for multi-directional mechanical scanning of a semiconductor wafer or other substrate to be implanted includes a pair of drive arms connected by two linkage arms to form a quadrilateral. Rotary joints are provided to join adjacent arms together, and a substrate holder is provided on one linkage arm where it joins the other linkage arm. Thus, rotating the drive arms causes the substrate holder to move. Suitable control of the drive arms allows the substrate holder to be moved through an ion beam to follow many different paths and hence implant patterns.
US07785054B2	Fastening assembly A fastening system is configured to secure a first panel to a second panel while isolating the first panel from the second panel. The fastening system may include a first retainer, a sleeve, and a fastener. The first retainer may include a planar sheet and a central opening. The sleeve includes a plurality of inwardly-canted tabs, wherein a central channel is formed through the sleeve. The sleeve is secured within the central opening of the planar sheet. The fastener is positioned within the central channel of the sleeve and the inwardly-canted tabs securely engage the fastener to prevent the fastener from retreating within the sleeve. The fastening system may also include a second retainer, wherein a portion of the sleeve snapably secures to a portion of the second retainer.
US07785052B2	Method and device for restraining a cargo pallet A method and device for restraining a cargo pallet disposed on the floor of a truck or other container comprising positioning adjacent the cargo pallet a plastic brace, engaging the plastic brace and the cargo pallet, and securing the plastic brace to the floor with a fastener. The plastic brace may have a monolithic construction and may be formed by injection molding. The plastic brace may comprise a first wall having a first side for engaging the floor defining a hole, and a second side; a second wall having a first side for engaging the cargo pallet, and a second side, the second wall extending at an angle of about 90 degrees relative to the first wall; and a gusset interconnecting the second side of the first wall with the second side of the second wall. The plastic brace may further include a raised reinforcement extending from the second side of the first wall and disposed about the hole. The raised reinforcement may have a truncated conical configuration.
US07785051B2	Device and method for supporting cargo A device securable to a corrugated surface of a shipping container by an elongated support for supporting cargo within the shipping container. The device comprising a receptacle defining a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support, the receptacle having a bottom surface forming a plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container; and a pair of lateral flaps associated with and disposed about the receptacle for engaging the corrugated surface, each lateral flap having a bottom surface, the bottom surface of each lateral flap extending at an acute angle relative to the plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container. The device may further define a slot for receiving an end of an other elongated support. A method of making with the device a deck for supporting cargo in a shipping container having a pair of opposed corrugated surface and a base.
US07785048B2	Milling head for removing heat dissipating elements from a tube A milling head for a milling device, particularly a rotary milling device, wherein the milling head is capable of imparting a desired finish on a tube, preferably of a heat exchanger tube. The milling head includes one or more milling elements capable of cutting and/or removing heat dissipating elements connected to an outer surface of the tube. The heat dissipating elements are removed from the tube in a longitudinal direction along the tube length. In one embodiment, the milling head also includes a bevel milling element. Methods for milling a tube having heat dissipating elements are also described.
US07785047B2	Cutting element, cutter support and hollow drill The invention relates to a cutting element for a hollow drill comprising a cutting area and an essentially cylindrical area. The essentially cylindrical area has recesses, which are arranged on the inside at regular intervals and open toward the cutting area. In one embodiment of the invention, the recesses extend in an axial direction while being arranged in an interspaced manner preferably in the peripheral direction. The recesses arranged at regular intervals in the peripheral direction produce a geometric shape that is generally described as a polygon. The invention also relates to a cutter support and to a hollow drill. The cutting element is connected to the cutter support via a clamping connection preferably in a manner that enables the cutting element to be detached.
US07785044B2	Method and apparatus for conveying material and ejector apparatus A method for conveying material by applying a pressure difference in a conveying conduit (4), in which method the material is fed into the conveying conduit (4) and in the conveying conduit further into a separating device (5), where the material being conveyed is separated from conveying air, in which method a negative pressure is created in the conveying conduit (4) by means of an ejector apparatus (6), whose suction side is connected to the separating device (5), said ejector apparatus being operated using an operating medium consisting of a liquid mist, especially an aqueous liquid mist, said medium being sprayed through at least one spraying nozzle (122) into an ejector tube (128) directed into a separating element (38). In the method, the generation of the negative pressure to be produced is intensified according to need by limiting the flow of gases, such as air, into the ejector tube (128) from the direction opposite to the spraying direction of its operating medium, i.e. from the outlet end (129) of the ejector tube. The invention also relates to an apparatus and an ejector device.
US07785038B2	Oxidation of organic compounds An improved method and compositions for treating organic compounds present in soil, groundwater and other environments is disclosed. The method involves the use of a composition comprising a solid state, water soluble peroxygen compound and zero valent iron.
US07785034B2	Desegregation system A desegregation system for use with hot mix asphalt, warm mix or with any material that will flow and which includes pieces of material of various sizes and for which uniform mixture is important. The system is substantially within a hopper having a material inlet and a material outlet and includes an auger section having a plurality of flights near a first end of an auger shaft and another, counter-handed section near the other end of the auger shaft. The system preferably has a parallel, interlaced pair of right handed auger sections mounted near corresponding ends of separate shafts and a second pair of parallel interlaced auger sections, left-handed, mounted near the opposite and corresponding ends of separate shafts.
US07785030B2	Connecting element A connecting element (10), in particular for connecting a lining piece with a support, includes a head part (12) for fastening to the lining piece, and a foot part (14) for fastening to the support. The head part (12) and the foot part (14) are connected with each other elastically so that the foot part (14) is movable relative to the head part (12) in directions perpendicular to a central axis (A) of the connecting element (10).
US07785026B2	Cosmetic applicator device A cosmetic stick applicator for treating the lips of a person. The applicator has an elongate, tubular body with an inner chamber for storing a chemical formulation or substance such as an exfoliant, to be applied to the lips. One end of the body has an external, oblique, lip-engageable abrasive applicator surface containing a product-dispensing orifice through which the substance can be ejected. Such ejection is accomplished by means of a finger-engageable wheel that is turned to forcibly discharge the substance through the orifices and onto the applicator surface. Thereafter this surface which now contains the discharged substance, is rubbed against the lips and thus effects a scrubbing thereof, which brings about gentle and controlled exfoliation of accumulated dead skin cells. Following this, excess dead cell material can be wiped off with a tissue or pad.
US07785025B2	Point of sale printer including an automated cover opening apparatus A point of sale printer includes a housing, a cover, a first biasing member communicating with the housing and the cover, a thermal print head including a cover detent feature, the cover detent feature secures the cover to the housing, a platen and a platen drive roller which co-rotate with each other attached to the cover, a drive motor including a drive roller attached to the housing, a link member rotatably attached to the drive motor, the link member configured to rotate about a rotational axis of the drive motor and an idler roller rotatably connected to a second end of the link member, the idler roller configured to contact the platen drive roller and the drive roller, wherein a rotational direction of the drive motor corresponds to a rotational direction of the link member and also corresponds to an elevation of the idler roller which releases the cover.
US07785021B2	Retractable lens camera A retractable lens camera includes: a lens barrel; three or more lens groups provided in the lens barrel; a retracting unit that retracts the lens barrel and the lens groups into a camera body; and a displacing unit that displaces at least two lens groups to an escaping space out of an optical axis.
US07785020B2	Optical component and transceiver packaging Methods of packaging a high density optical module. In one example embodiment, a method of packaging the high density optical module includes various acts. First, a first detachable fiber assembly is connected to an optical component disposed in the module such that the connection between the fiber assembly and the optical component is disposed inside a housing of the optical module. Next, the fiber included in the fiber assembly is spooled around a spooling assembly. Then, the receptacle is secured in a receptacle holder such that the receptacle is able to connect with an external fiber connector. Next, the fiber assembly is detached from the optical component. Finally, the optical component is heated such that a ball grid array connection, that connects the optical component to a high speed printed circuit board, flows such that the optical component can be removed from the high speed printed circuit board.
US07785019B2	Multi-fiber fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly There is provided a fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly adapted to provide electrical connectors for electrical conductors. The receptacle and plug define complimentary alignment and keying features for ensuring that the plug is mated with the receptacle in a predetermined orientation. An alignment sleeve is disposed within the plug for receiving a multi-fiber receptacle ferrule and a multi-fiber plug ferrule. The fiber optic receptacle and corresponding plug each include a biasing member assembly for urging the receptacle ferrule and the plug ferrule towards one another, wherein the biasing member assembly includes a spring, a spring centering cuff and a ferrule boot that operatively engage the rear of the receptacle ferrule and the plug ferrule, respectively, to substantially center a spring biasing force on the end face of the receptacle ferrule and the plug ferrule. The electrical connectors of the receptacle and plug are preferably provided separate from the biasing member assembly.
US07785016B2	Fiber optic adapter and connector assemblies A fiber optic assembly comprising an adapter assembly defining an internal cavity, a first end for a receiving a first fiber optic connector, and a second end for receiving a second fiber optic connector, wherein the first and the second fiber optic connectors are dissimilar. A fiber optic connection comprising a first fiber optic connector comprising a connector housing, a first multi-fiber ferrule, and a clearance about an end face of the first multi-fiber ferrule for clearing a ferrule surround during connector mating, and a second connector that is a FOCIS 5 compliant MTP connector.
US07785014B2	Sealed bearing A sealed, self-aligning bearing includes an inner bearing ring with race tracks for rolling bodies, and an outer bearing ring with a race track for the rolling bodies, positioned radially outside the inner bearing ring. At least at one side of the bearing, a bearing seal is arranged axially outside the race tracks and bridges the space between the inner and outer bearing rings. The bearing seal has an outer annular rim fitted in an annular groove in the inner surface of the outer bearing ring and an inner annular rim arranged to slidingly contact the outer surface of the inner bearing ring. The outer rim and the inner rim of the bearing seal are interconnected by an intermediate member formed as a bellows-like thin membrane able to alternatively be stretched and compressed for permitting the bearing rings of the self-aligning bearing to make displacements and/or angular misalignments.
US07785010B2	Guide apparatus In order to provide a long-life, highly-reliable guide apparatus which exhibits dustproof performance and prevents intrusion of dust into the moving block in environments where there are lots of fine dust such as gypsum and ceramic powder and where no oil contents or oil contents are not liked, there is provided a guide apparatus having a track rail 11, in which rolling-element raceway grooves 12-1 to 12-4 are formed along a longitudinal direction thereof, and a moving block 20 attached to the track rail by way of a plurality of rolling elements in a relatively-movable manner, wherein an end-face dustproof brush 25, which has a brush member 36 whose tip end contacts a surface of the track rail 11 and which eliminates extraneous matters adhering to the surface of the track rail 11 by means of the brush member 36, is attached to outside of each of the side covers 22 with respect to the direction of relative movement.
US07785004B2	Temperature sensor A temperature sensing device is mounted to a structure of a building and senses temperature within a building space of the building. The temperature sensing device includes a housing. The housing includes a front surface that faces the building space when the temperature sensing device is mounted to the structure. The housing further includes a protrusion that protrudes from the front surface into the building space. The temperature sensing device further includes a mounting device within the housing and a temperature sensor mounted to the mounting device, the mounting device holding the temperature sensor within the protrusion.
US07784997B2	Closed single-use system for mixing, storing and homogenizing liquids in clean or sterile conditions A closed single-use system for mixing, storing and homogenizing liquids, comprising an assembly constituted by a rigid container (1) fitted with a non-invasive pump (4), the container (1) enclosing a generally parallelepipedic single-use bag (2), the lower face and the upper face of which are connected in fixed manner by means of a mixing duct (3) which is inserted into the pump (4) and which, during operation, allows the closed-circuit circulation of the liquid in said bag (2), for example from the bottom of the bag to its top, the pump (4) being open so that the mixing duct (3) can be inserted into it and removed from it.
US07784991B2	Backlight assembly and cover for a compact display apparatus A back cover for a backlight assembly capable of achieving a more compact a display apparatus includes a cover element, a line portion, and a plurality of point light sources. The cover element includes a metallic layer, and the cross-section of the cover element has an L-shape. The line portion is formed over the cover element. The point light sources are mounted on the surface of the cover element to receive a driving voltage from the line portion. A bottom cover portion of the cover element covers an opening portion. A side cover portion of the cover element faces the side wall. The point light sources mounted on the cover element emit light on a side surface of a light guide plate.
US07784990B2	Light source unit, light emitting device, and display device having same A light emitting device includes at least one light source, a rigid nonconductive light source fixing member having at least one fastening unit that includes a plurality of sections defining spaces where the at least one light source is fixed, a wiring line, which transmits a driving signal to the at least one light source, wherein the wiring line is formed in the light source fixing member such that the wiring line is not directly exposed on the outer surface of the light source fixing member, and an optical waveguide that guides light emitted from the at least one light source.
US07784987B2	Device for coupling light into a fiber-optic optical waveguide A fiber-optic device includes at least one LED light source having at least one light-emitting semiconductor surface, a fiber-optic optical waveguide having a multiplicity of individual optical fibers combined at one end to form a light-receiving entrance surface, and a lens configuration having optical lenses associated directly with one another, for imaging the light from the LED light source onto the entrance surface. In order to optimize the coupling of LED light into an optical waveguide with regard to technical complexity, efficiency and economic costs, to make the light from different types of LED light sources usable in an identical manner and to avoid undesirable optical effects during the transmission of light, the lens configuration includes at least two aspherical lenses, with at least one input lens and one output lens having an increased diameter relative thereto, and an input lens is associated with each light-emitting semiconductor surface.
US07784986B2	Plane-like lighting units and display equipment provided therewith A light unit which includes a plurality of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources arranged in parallel, a light-guiding member arranged on said LED light sources, a light reflecting part for reflecting light from said LED light sources forward, a light diffusion part for outgoing light from the surface of said light-guiding member to outside, and an optical path changing part arranged above said light-diffusion part, wherein a side of said light-guiding member that faces said light diffusion part is flat.
US07784984B2	Vehicle lamp A lamp unit as a vehicle lamp is structured by a compact constitution including a lens arranged on an optical axis extending in a front and rear direction of the lamp, and a light emitting element arranged rearward from the lens. The light emitting element is arranged at a vicinity of the rear side focal point in a state of inclining a light emitting chip in a skewed upper direction relative to a direction of a front face of the lamp. A vicinity of the light emitting element is arranged with a reflector for reflecting light from the light emitting chip to the lens. Light directed in a direction proximate to the optical axis emitted from the light emitting chip is incident on the lens, and also most of other light is made to be incident on the lens by being reflected by the reflector.
US07784982B2	Wraparound light assembly A wraparound light assembly for a vehicle. A lens is attached to a housing. A body panel defines an interior vehicle space, and the body panel includes a recessed portion defining an aperture. The housing overlays at least part of the recess. A grommet is disposed in the aperture and extends through the body panel into the interior vehicle space. The grommet defines a receptacle having an opening facing the housing. A projection extends from the housing. The projection is configured to be slidably engaged in the receptacle along an installation axis and to extend into a portion of the receptacle in the interior vehicle space.
US07784980B2	Outdoor lighting apparatus An exemplary outdoor lighting apparatus includes a lighting device and a bird expeller. The lighting device includes a supporting pole, a housing and a light emitting unit. The housing is fixed on the top of the supporting pole. The light emitting unit is received in the housing. The bird expeller includes a sensing unit and an expelling signal generating unit. The sensing unit is configured for sensing a bird that is getting close by or in contact with the lighting device, generating a trigger signal and sending the trigger signal to the expelling signal generating unit. The expelling signal generating unit is configured for generating an expelling signal to expel the bird in response to the trigger signal.
US07784977B2	Lamp using a light emitting diode (LED) as a light source This invention relates to a lamp (80) using a light emitting diode (LED) (30) as a light source. The lamp includes a framework (12), and an LED holder (31) mounted on the framework for holding the LED. A primary reflector (34), having a primary reflecting surface (36) for reflecting at least a portion of light emitted by the LED, is mounted on the framework, being located in a path along which light is emitted by the LED. A secondary reflector (26) is also mounted on the framework, being located relative to the primary reflector such that light reflected by the primary reflector is reflected on to the secondary reflector. The secondary reflector has at least a secondary reflecting surface (28) which is shaped to reflect light reflected thereonto in a forward direction of he lamp and for focusing said light into a substantially focused beam. The invention extends to method of focusing light emitted by and LED.
US07784976B2	Lighting apparatus The present invention relates to a lighting apparatus, and more particularly to a lighting apparatus including a frame in which a connector is installed, a lampshade in which a reflector, whose first and second anodized aluminum reflectors are integrally connected to each other and connected to the front side of the frame, is fixed to the inner circumference, and a lamp connected to the connector through a socket and having a cover to which the socket is connected and a luminous element connected to the inside of the cover, whereby illuminance is enhanced, the reflector is easily assembled, lifespan of a lamp is prevented from being shorter due to re-reflected light, reflectivity of the reflector is increased, and heating value is effectively reduced.
US07784974B2	Devices and methods for providing adjustable light intensity The present invention generally relates to light sources that have variable and adjustable luminous intensities. According to certain preferred embodiments of the invention, devices are provided that generally comprise (1) a conductive elastomeric material that is located between a first and second conductive surface; (2) a power source operably connected to the first conductive surface; and (3) a light source operably connected to the second conductive surface. In such embodiments, the conductive elastomeric material comprises an electrical resistance that decreases when the material is compressed or contacts a greater surface area of the first or second conductive surface. By modulating the compression state of the elastomeric material (and, therefore, the ohmic resistance thereof), the amount of electrical power transmitted from the power source to the light source is controlled, which in turn affects the luminous intensity of the light emitted therefrom.
US07784971B2	Systems and methods for thermal management of lamps and luminaires using LED sources LED module assemblies and luminaires that reduce thermal issues associated with LED lamp energy dissipation are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optimized conduction path from the LED to the exterior of the luminaire is created through the use of heat pipes integrated into the LED module assembly and luminaire. In this embodiment, a significant reduction in thermal transfer to the interior of the enclosure may be implemented, while allowing maximum energy dissipation from the LEDs.
US07784965B2	Solid state light illuminator A solid state light illuminator includes a solid state lighting element, a primary coil, and a secondary coil. The secondary coil and the solid state lighting element cooperatively form a circuit. The secondary coil couples electromagnetically with the primary coil. The primary coil is adapted for electrically connecting to an AC power source to generate an alternating magnetic field. The alternating magnetic field generates an induced electromotive force in the secondary coil to apply an electrical current to the solid state lighting element.
US07784963B2	Multi-function flashlight A multi-function flashlight device is provided in either an all white light emitting diode (LED) or a colored LED version that allows versatile functionality. The flashlight is fashioned to have an outer housing that includes both an integrated means for interfacing the flashlight with a firearm and a surface thereon that serves as a handgrip. The outer housing of the flashlight is configured to be engaged by a clamping assembly that facilitates integration of the flashlight with standard firearm accessory rail assemblies. The flashlight head includes a high-output white LED positioned centrally within an optical element such as a reflector. Should the flashlight be a colored light, four other positions are provided around the periphery of the lens that contain colored LEDs. The flashlight provides the user the ability to selectively and individually control the mode of operation for all of the LEDs contained therein.
US07784954B1	Polarization sensitive light homogenizer The present invention provides a polarization-sensitive light homogenizer and a backlight and display using the same. The homogenizer improves the spatial luminance and color uniformity, increases the luminance in a direction normal to the homogenizer and provides increased luminance through polarized light recycling within the light homogenizer and backlight. In one embodiment, the homogenizer includes a polarization-sensitive anisotropic light-scattering (PDALS) region, a non-polarization-sensitive anisotropic light-scattering region, and a substantially non-scattering region. In a further embodiment, the non-scattering region is birefringent. The spatially non-uniform incident light flux from a backlight including one or more non-extended light emitting sources is scattered efficiently by the NPDASL region and is incident on the PDALS region which backscatters light orthogonal to the polarization state desired for efficient illumination of a liquid crystal display panel. The NPDASL and the PDALS form a multiple reflection cavity that will increase the spatial luminance while improving the light recycling of the appropriate polarization state. In a further embodiment the light homogenizer includes at least one of a light collimating region and a light re-directing region.
US07784951B2	Electronic instrument and USB device An electronic instrument includes: an apparatus body which processes information received from a USB device connected thereto; and a housing which houses the apparatus body in an interior, wherein a step sinking in toward an interior of the housing is formed in an outer peripheral surface of the housing, and the step is provided with a USB connecting terminal to which the USB device is connected along the surface of the housing in which the step is formed.
US07784950B2	Image projecting apparatus having variable stop An image projecting apparatus has an integrator for generating plural secondary-light-source images for generating illumination light with a uniform intensity; and a variable stop mechanism arranged at or near a position conjugate with the secondary-light-source images. The variable stop mechanism has a base plate having a fixed aperture; and a stop blade which moves across the aperture for changing a quantity of light. The change in the quantity of light passing through said variable stop caused by the movement of said stop blade is greater than a change in a size of an effective region of a stop aperture.
US07784949B2	Illuminator with switching and diffusing elements An illuminator includes a laser light source that irradiates laser light, a switch element that switches over between exiting optical paths of the laser light entered, and a plurality of diffusion-illuminating elements that allow the laser light entering through the exiting optical path to exit with diffusion. The plurality of diffusion-illuminating elements are to be superimposed together at least in a part of respective ones of exiting light thereby illuminating an illumination area.
US07784947B2	Cataract surgery microscopy system and method therefor A cataract surgery microscopy system is provided which comprises a microscopy optics for producing an image of an object plane of the microscopy optics and a pattern generator for generating a pattern superimposed on the image, said pattern generator being provided to generate a circular pattern having an adjustable diameter.
US07784939B2	Polarizing lens for sunglasses and method of shaping the same There is provided a polarizing lens for sunglasses capable of effectively preventing light from falling on eyes outside the lens at the side of the eyes in the polarizing lens for sunglasses of spherical shape. The polarizing lens for sunglasses is made up of a polarizing lens object for sunglasses formed by pasting a lens element for an object and a lens element for an eyepiece to an object plane and an eyepiece plane of a polarizing film having a polarizing axis oriented horizontally, respectively, the polarizing lens object for sunglasses having a spherical surface with a spherical radius that is determined from a standard human head part, and a portion extending from a first curved position at the side of the eyes of the polarizing lens object for sunglasses to a terminal end thereof forming a first rotating surface, the first rotating surface being formed of a part of a rotating surface obtained by rotating a vertical section of the spherical surface at the first curved position provided that a vertical rotating axis passing through a radius line of a spherical radius on a plane at the first curved position and a radius of first rotating body that is smaller than the spherical radius are rotating conditions.
US07784938B2	Method and system for shaped glasses and viewing 3D images Shaped glasses have curved surface lenses and spectrally complementary filters disposed on the curved surface lenses configured to compensate for wavelength shifts occurring due to viewing angles and other sources. The spectrally complementary filters include guard bands to prevent crosstalk between spectrally complementary portions of a 3D image viewed through the shaped glasses. In one embodiment, the spectrally complementary filters are disposed on the curved lenses with increasing layer thickness towards edges of the lenses. The projected complementary images may also be pre-shifted to compensate for subsequent wavelength shifts occurring while viewing the images.
US07784937B2	System and method of surfacing a lens, such as a lens for use with eyeglasses A system and method of forming surfaces on eyeglass lenses is described. In some examples, the surface is a spherical, cylindrical or spherocylindrical surface at a center of the lens and an aspherical surface at a periphery of the lens. In some examples, forming the surface on the lens reduces the thickness of the lens at the periphery of the lens.
US07784934B2	Method for viewing two-dimensional images in 3-D These lenses or glasses made with these lenses will allow people to watch any movie in 3-D without the need for special filming, additional electronics, conversion programs, or software. Normal 2-D movies may be viewed in 3-D with these glasses. And it will work with virtually any type of video presentation, as well as print media and art. As an added benefit, the lenses also improve overall image quality by filtering out interference patterns, without the need for electronic editing. This is especially useful for viewing old videos or low grade images. These glasses make it easy, convenient, and comfortable to view any movie in 3-D, even if the movie was not specifically created for 3-D viewing.
US07784932B2	Inkjet printer with reversible transport mechanism An inkjet printer includes a body housing a print engine. The print engine includes a transport mechanism configured to transport print media and a printhead assembly configured to print upon the print media. The transport mechanism includes a motor which can be driven in one direction when picking an endmost sheet of print media from a stack of print media and driven in another direction when transporting the picked print media during printing. A retractable cover is pivotally mounted relative to the body and can be pivoted to form a sheet feeder in which the stack can be located. A capping mechanism is configured to cap the printhead assembly.
US07784930B2	Ink cartridge for ink jet recording device An ink cartridge for an ink jet recording device, includes: a container having an ink supply port; at least two ink chambers partitioned in the container, one being located substantially in an upper section and the other being located substantially in a lower section; an ink suction passage connecting a bottom region of the lower section ink chamber to a bottom region of the upper section ink chamber; and a negative pressure generating mechanism provided to a flow passage connecting the upper section ink chamber to the ink supply port.
US07784928B2	Printer The unjamming process is conducted through an opening formed on a lateral side of a housing of the printer. A recording medium conveying unit of the printer does not get exposed to outside. The printer also inhibits inaccurate ejection of ink from recording heads because of the unjamming process. For the unjamming process, the recording medium conveying unit is moved away from head surfaces. This constitution prevents vibration or shock on the recording heads when a recording paper is removed, prevents breakage of menisci formed on respective nozzles of the recording heads, and furthermore prevents ink from being pushed outside of the nozzles, or inhaled toward an ink tank because positional relation between the recording heads and the ink tank does not change. Therefore, inaccurate control over ejection of ink can be inhibited.
US07784922B2	Liquid droplet ejecting apparatus A liquid droplet ejecting apparatus includes: a plurality of plate members which are laminated with an adhesion layer interposed therebetween; and an ink flow path for an ink, which is formed through the plurality of plate members. The plurality of plate members include: a first plate member which includes a first surface; and a second plate member which is adjacent to the first plate member and includes a second surface facing to the first surface through the adhesion layer. A work of adhesion of the ink to each of the first and second surfaces at a portion surrounding the ink flow path is 0.065 J/m2 or less.
US07784920B2	Liquid-droplet jetting apparatus and liquid transporting apparatus An ink-jet head includes a channel unit in which two sets of a manifold and five pressure chambers adjacent to the manifold are formed, a vibration plate which is provided on an upper surface of the channel unit, a piezoelectric layer which is provided on an upper surface of the vibration plate, and a piezoelectric actuator which includes individual electrodes provided on an upper surface of the piezoelectric layer, corresponding to the pressure chambers. The vibration plate is arranged such that the vibration plate covers 10 pressure chambers and two manifolds, and on a lower surface of the vibration plate, in an area overlapping with the two manifolds, a recess having a cross-sectional shape of a taper is formed. Due to the recess, a pressure wave which is propagated to the manifold can be attenuated assuredly.
US07784917B2	Process for making a micro-fluid ejection head structure A method of making a micro-fluid ejection head structure and micro-fluid ejection heads made by the method. The method includes applying a tantalum oxide layer to a surface of a fluid ejection actuator disposed on a device surface of a substrate so that the tantalum oxide layer is the topmost layer of a plurality of layers including a resistive layer, and a protective layer selected from a passivation layer, a cavitation layer, and a combination of a passivation layer and a cavitation layer. The tantalum oxide layer has a thickness (t) that satisfies an equation t=(¼*W/n), wherein W is a wavelength of radiation from a radiation source, and n is a refractive index of the tantalum oxide layer. A photoimageable layer is also applied to the substrate. The photoimageable layer is imaged with the radiation source and then developed.
US07784916B2	Micro-fluid ejection heads with multiple glass layers Methods for fabricating micro-fluid ejection heads and micro-fluid ejection heads are provided herein, such as those that use non-conventional substrates. One such micro-fluid ejection head includes a substrate having first and second glass layers disposed adjacent to a surface thereof and a plurality of fluid ejection actuators disposed adjacent to the second glass layer. The first glass layer is thicker than the second glass layer and the second glass layer has a surface roughness of no greater than about 75 Å Ra.
US07784912B2	Printhead arrangement having nozzle assemblies with gutter formations Provided is a printhead arrangement for a printer. The arrangement includes a wafer substrate and a layer of drive circuitry deposited on the substrate, as well as a plurality of nozzle assemblies formed on the wafer substrate by means of micro-electromechanical (MEMS) techniques. Each of these assemblies includes an ink chamber and at least one ink supply channel etched into the substrate, a heater element suspended in the ink chamber, and a nozzle plate defining two ink ejection nozzles, the plate having gutter formations about each nozzle to facilitate ink run-off from the nozzle to prevent nozzle contamination. The drive circuitry facilitates activation of the heater element.
US07784911B2	Apparatus and method for printing biomolecular droplet on substrate An apparatus and method which print a biomolecular droplet onto a solid substrate using an electric charge concentration effect comprises: a needle shaped electric field forming electrode which is made of a conductive material, is disposed vertically, and comprises an accommodating area and a nozzle formed on a bottom end of the accommodating area; a solid substrate which is electrically grounded, is disposed below the electric field forming electrode, and comprises a moisture thin film and a target surface onto which the biomolecular droplet is discharged from the nozzle of the electric field forming electrode; and an open circuit type voltage applying unit which is electrically connected to the electric field forming electrode, applies a charge to the electric field forming electrode, and causes the biomolecular droplet to be ejected onto the target surface.
US07784908B2	Flexible film wiring board and liquid discharge head In a flexible wiring board for use in, for example, a liquid discharge head, wires disposed on a substrate in parallel are covered with a film material. The flexible wiring board is bendable towards one of a front surface side and a back surface side of the substrate and includes a bending line. The bending line is formed by bending the flexible wiring board along a bending direction crossing a longitudinal direction of the wires. The bending line contains the wires. Both ends of the flexible wiring board in the bending direction are located on the bending line. A distance between one of the wires located closest to one end of the flexible wiring board and the one end is larger on the bending line than in another part of the flexible wiring board. Accordingly, even if the flexible wiring board is bent at a small bend radius, peeling does not easily occur between a base film and a cover film.
US07784901B2	Carriage driving apparatus and image forming apparatus There is provided a carriage driving apparatus having a first guide member and a second guide member that extend in parallel and are adjacent to each other, and a carriage disposed between the first guide member and the second guide member that queue side by side, the carriage being capable of reciprocative movement in a extending direction of the guide members by being guided by the guide members. The carriage driving apparatus including a detection strip arranged along the extending direction for detecting the position of the carriage in the extending direction, and first extending portion and second extending portion mounted respectively at one end and another end of the first guide member and extending respectively from each end so as to be perpendicular to the extending direction and a queuing direction of the guide members, the extending portions supporting the detection strip.
US07784896B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting apparatus including an ejecting head that ejects a liquid from at least one row of nozzles of the ejecting head to an object, a capping unit that caps a nozzle-formed surface of the ejecting head, a suction unit that suctions a space in the capping unit, a detector that, when a liquid supplied to the ejecting head is switched to a different liquid, detects a characteristic of the different liquid and/or a characteristic of the liquid ejected by the ejecting head, and a controller that performs determination of a level of the detection and control of suction of the suction unit on the basis of a result of the determination.
US07784895B2	Liquid discharging apparatus with a transport mechanism with varying speed capabilities to reduce power consumption A liquid discharging apparatus includes upstream side nozzle group, a downstream side nozzle group, and a transport mechanism. The downstream side nozzle group is located on a downstream side in a transport direction as compared with the upstream side nozzle group. The transport mechanism transports a medium in the transport direction to the upstream side nozzle group and to the downstream side nozzle group. The upstream side nozzle group and the downstream side nozzle group each are formed of a plurality of nozzle columns that are arranged in the transport direction. Each of the nozzle columns is formed so that a plurality of nozzles that discharge liquid are arranged in a direction that intersects with the transport direction. A transport speed varies in accordance with the number of nozzle columns used.
US07784887B2	Toolbox assembly A toolbox assembly 10 which is adapted to allow material to be easily and securely stored and retrieved and which is aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound.
US07784885B2	Adjustable shelving and storage system for vehicles An adjustable storage system includes one or more adjustable storage units. The storage units generally comprise opposing panels comprising a polymer material and one or more shelf supports means that are integral with the panels. Shelves and/or drawers, also made from polymer materials, may then be disposed between the panels. Storage units may be added to the storage system by adding additional panels. In some embodiments, adjacent storage units of a storage unit may share a panel.
US07784884B2	Elastomeric track with guide lug reinforcements This invention relates to an endless elastomeric traction band that is used to propel tracked vehicles. The traction band generally comprises a main body defining an outer ground-engaging surface and an inner wheel-engaging surface. The outer surface is generally provided with ground-engaging traction lugs. The inner surface of the traction band is preferably provided with one or more row of longitudinally aligned guide lugs and one or more rows of longitudinally aligned drive lugs. Additionally, guide lug reinforcements are inserted into said guide lugs and said band body to laterally reinforce the guide lugs and minimize de-tracking occurrences.
US07784878B2	Connecting system for tensile elements such as spokes A tensile connector assembly comprising a longitudinal tensile element having a longitudinal axis, an end portion and a cross-section, a connecting element connected to the longitudinal tensile element, and a bracing element connected to the longitudinal tensile element. With a tensile axis of applied tensile load along said longitudinal tensile element. Where the longitudinal tensile element is anchored to the bracing element and the connecting element is connected to the longitudinal tensile element via a welded connection at a welded interface. Where the connections permit the longitudinal tensile element to support said tensile load along the tensile axis.
US07784871B2	Occupational support system An occupational support chair system and method that provides frontal support to a user. The support chair system includes a lower support frame composed of a dual section hydraulic frame and an upper support frame. The upper support frame can be configured as a spinal column associated with a number of individual locking segments. The upper support frame further includes a breast support and a removable chin support in order to provide frontal support to the user. An adjustable swivel seat can be attached to the upper support frame to relieve stress and fatigue stemming from prolonged periods of standing. The support chair system further includes a stabilizing base segment, which comprises retractable wheels and a housing for batteries, electrical and computer components.
US07784870B2	Six bar mechanism and control for chair A chair according to embodiments of the present invention includes a base; a first linkage pivotably coupled to the base, a seat pivotably coupled to the first linkage, a second linkage pivotably coupled to the seat and pivotably coupled to the base, a back comprising a substantially upright portion and an attachment portion, the attachment portion pivotably coupled to the base at a first pivot point, and a third linkage pivotably coupled to the back at a second pivot point and pivotably coupled to the second linkage, wherein the second pivot point is on the attachment portion between the first pivot point and the substantially upright portion.
US07784866B2	Occupant restraint device An occupant restraint device 10 in which a bag is disposed without being folded includes a bag 12 disposed above the seat pan 8 and being inflatable to push a front portion of the seat cushion from below, and a gas generator 14 for inflating the bag 12. The bag 12 is disposed on the seat pan 8 in a flattened state without being folded.
US07784858B2	Rear vehicle body structure Rear vehicle body structure (10) includes a sub-frame (16), which has left and right sub side members (51, 52) and front and rear sub cross members (53, 54) that together constitute a substantially rectangular framework (46). The left sub side member includes a left rear extension portion (58) extending from the framework toward the rear of the vehicle body and connected to a left rear joint section (42), where the rear cross member and the left rear side frame are joined together. The right sub side member includes a right rear extension portion (63) extending from the framework toward the rear of the vehicle body and connected to a right rear joint section (44).
US07784851B2	Passive water management trough for a vehicle door and method The apparatus of the present invention provides a passive water management system for vehicle doors. One or more water management troughs are formed into the inner door panel of the vehicle door at least partially encircling one or more holes or opening through the inner door panel. Strips of adhesive material are provided proximate to and extending along each side of the water management trough. A water deflector sheet of water shedding material is secured to the inner door panel by the adhesive strips, such that the strips, water management trough and deflector sheet form a conduit for routing water to drain holes draining into the door cavity thereby preventing water incursion through the inner door panel openings from reaching the vehicle interior. A method of managing water seeping into a vehicle door is also disclosed.
US07784848B2	Thermoformed vehicle floor tray with tread-containing reservoir A vehicle floor tray is molded from a thermoplastic polymer sheet such that it has high shear and tensile strength, an acceptable degree of stiffness and a high coefficient of friction on its upper surface. The floor tray has first, second, third, and fourth sidewalls integrally formed with the floor, which has a reservoir. The reservoir has a plurality of longitudinally and transversely oriented baffles standing up from the general surface of the reservoir portion to impede lateral movement of water.
US07784847B2	Sun visor for vehicles It is an object of the invention to provide a technique which contributes to stabilized movement of a sliding structure in a slide-type sun visor for vehicles. Representative sun visor for vehicles includes a sun visor body, a support shaft, a sliding member, a clip member and a clamping device. The clamping device accommodates a clearance in a circumferential direction between the support shaft and the sliding member and prevents relative rotation of the support shaft and the sliding member. The clamping device is mounted to the sliding member and rotates together with the sliding member.
US07784846B2	Covering for interior vehicle surfaces and method of applying covering Disclosed herein are interior vehicle surfaces having a substrate and a covering having imposed thereon a decorative pattern. The covering is applied to the substrate oriented so that a segment of the decorative pattern forms an angle of less than ninety degrees with a visual reference line. Application of the covering includes determining a visual reference line with respect to the interior vehicle surface to be covered, rotating the covering less than ninety degrees such that a segment of the pattern originally parallel to the visual reference line is now angled with respect to the visual reference line and applying the rotated covering to the interior vehicle surface.
US07784837B2	Fitting for metal pipe and tubing A tube fitting for connection with a tube includes first and second flanges members and a ferrule between the first and second flanged members. The ferrule engages the tube to form a tube grip and seal when the first and second flanged members are drawn together. A tapered clamp may be used to draw the flanged members together.
US07784834B2	Clamp apparatus for threadedly connected tubulars A clamp for clamping to two threadedly-connected items, and, in one aspect, two threadedly-connected components of a top drive system.
US07784833B2	Roller skis A pair of roller skis each comprising at least four fixed rollers disposed in parallel on the central lower face of a long and narrow board made of an elastic material while having a left-right spacing corresponding to the width of the board and while having a front-rear spacing shorter than the front-rear length of a boot secured to the board, and two casters, one disposed on the lower face of the top portion of the board and the other disposed on the lower face of the tail portion of the board, wherein when the board is placed on the ground with no load applied thereto, only the rollers of the top and tail casters make contact with the ground and the fixed rollers at the central portion are away from the ground. With this configuration, it is possible for the user to enjoy or practice skiing on slopes with no snow while having sliding feelings and using sliding techniques similar to those of snow skiing.
US07784826B2	Gas bag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system A gas bag module (10) for a vehicle occupant restraint system comprises a housing with a gas generator support (17) and a covering (26). The housing consists at least partly of a thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic elastomer is foamed using a physical or chemical foaming agent.
US07784824B2	Mounting structure for airbag apparatus In a mounting structure for an airbag apparatus (5) mounted in a vehicle door (3), a holding member 59 provided with an opening end 58 to hold an airbag 78 in a folded state, and a lining member 82 provided at the vehicle interior side of the door 3 are provided, in which the lining member 82 is made in contact with and integrated with the holding member 59 so as to cover the opening end 58 to form an airbag module 128 and is mounted to door panels 13, 14. In accordance with the present invention, it is possible to provide the mounting structure for the airbag apparatus which enables mounting operations and controlling in mounting accuracy of the lining member to be easy and which enables the prevention of deformations from occurring when mounting the lining member.
US07784817B2	External airbag system for vehicles An external airbag system for a vehicle is proved to be commercialized and which can absorb impact induced by a frontal collision of the vehicle and thus substantially protect passengers in the vehicle. The external airbag system may include a bumper cover, a cushion provided behind the bumper cover, and an inflator for generating a gas pressure to deploy the cushion, wherein the bumper cover moves in a forward direction by the deploying cushion.
US07784816B2	Flat platform cart with collapsible casters A flat platform cart with collapsible casters which is stable in positioning and convenient in collapsing and use. It comprises a supporting section, a push-pull section and a caster section connected thereto by a linkage means, and an extension positioning means which enables the push-pull section and the caster section to be maintained in an extending state; the extension positioning means comprises a vertical positioning means which simultaneously locks the push-pull section and the caster section in position and a horizontal positioning means disposed between the load supporting platform and the supporting bases which horizontally locks the push-pull section in position. When the flat platform cart is extended, horizontal and vertical positioning are simultaneously being carried out, therefore the positioning is very stable and it is convenient for use.
US07784815B2	Stand-up seat with inclinable seat back The invention relates to a stand-up wheelchair for handicapped people and invalids, comprising a frame (2) supporting a hinged structure (12), supporting a seat back (D), a seat (A), a footrest (R) and being mobile between a seated position (P1) and an upright position (P2), characterized in that the hinged structure comprises a hinged support system of the seat (A) and of the seat back (D) which comprises at least an upper side rail (14, 15), a lower side rail (35) and front (27) and rear (20) spacers carrying a seat back upright and maneuvering means (50) which are interposed between the frame (2) and the lower side rail (35) and which are adapted, by displacement of the lower side rail, on the one hand, to ensure adjustment of the inclination of the seat back upright (24, 25) when the upper side rail (14, 15) is supported on a seat bearing (52, 53) and, on the other hand, to verticalize the hinged structure (12) when the front spacer (27) has reached its maximum return position.
US07784812B1	Central multi directional transmission system A dual chassis with multi-directional transmission wherein a front chassis and a rear chassis can be united to function as a traditional chassis or separated when traveling over uneven terrain. A multi-directional transmission serves to increase the distance between the two chassis and enable them to travel at differing vertical and horizontal angles.
US07784811B1	Wheelchair ball deflector and associated method The present invention discloses a deflecting apparatus for wheelchairs to prevent objects from rolling underneath wheelchairs, especially when engaged in sport activities. The apparatus is an accessory item that attaches in the front of a wheelchair below the seat and just above the floor/ground level. It is configured as a guard specifically to prevent sport balls such as basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs and the like from being trapped under the wheelchair. The apparatus is attached with a pair of clamping arms on the rear of the plate to connect the apparatus to the specific structure of the wheelchair, particularly on the kick plate and is adjustable to conform to various sizes of kick plates. Alternate embodiments could serve as deflectors for other objects that may become hazardous to the wheelchair free movement if allowed to travel underneath the chair from the front.
US07784807B2	Wheel suspension for motor vehicles The invention relates to a suspension for the wheels of an axle of a motor vehicle, especially for the steered front wheels. Said wheel suspension comprises wheel carriers that rotatably bear the wheels and are arranged so as to create straight-line steering via several individual links which are pivotally connected to the motor vehicle body and one respective track rod. Resilient means which directly or indirectly impress a certain prestress that acts around the spread axle of the wheels and in the opposite direction are provided in the wheel suspension in order to improve steering return and steering precision.
US07784806B2	Independent wheel suspension for the rear wheels of motor vehicles The invention relates to an independent wheel suspension for the rear wheels of motor vehicles, having a wheel support which is hinge-connected to at least one upper and one lower control arm, the lower control arm being connected by way of two more or less horizontal arm bearings forming pivot axes on the body of the motor vehicle and on the wheel support and a guide arm of the wheel support to another bearing, and also having a bearing spring resting on the wheel support and a more or less vertically oriented telescopic shock absorber. For the creation of a structurally and elastokinematically favorable wheel suspension it is proposed, as viewed from above, that the other guide rod is mounted more or less in the lower guide rod plane and diagonally forward from the exterior toward the interior, in such a way that the intersection of imaginary extensions of the other guide rod and the rear bearing points of the lower guide rod is positioned beyond the extended wheel center axis.
US07784805B2	Progressive compression suspension A Progressive Compression Suspension is disclosed. The suspension operates to provide floating opposed mounting points for each end of the suspension's shock absorber. The bottom end of the shock absorber pivotally attaches to the lower suspension arm, and the upper end of the shock absorber pivotally attaches to a compression linkage. The compression linkage is pivotally attached to the vehicle frame or chassis, such that it rocks back forth when the suspension engages rough terrain and the top of the shock absorber works in opposition to the bottom of the shock absorber. The rocking of the compression linkage is created by an actuating linkage interconnecting the compression linkage and an eccentric arm extending inwardly towards the frame from the pivot point of the lower suspension arm. As a result of this geometry, if the lower suspension arm is driven upwardly by the terrain, it will (through operation of the eccentric arm, actuating linkage and compression linkage) cause the top mounting point of the shock absorber to be driven downwardly. By correctly calculating the dimensional relationships, the resultant effect progressive dampening that is responsive to suspension travel, rather than simple linear dampening.
US07784803B2	Combined fender and brake for scooter A scooter with a combination front fender and brake includes a frame, front and rear wheels mounted to the frame for rotation, a front fork assembly rotatable by a rider to steer the scooter, a pivot in the front fork assembly, a fender mounted for rotation on the pivot and a brake control lever assembly for causing the fender to rotate into contact with the front wheel to cause a braking action.
US07784798B2	Gripping gasket A novel gasket includes at least one gripping element embedded in an annular member for forming a seal between two tubulars. For tubulars having socket and spigot ends, the gripping element includes teeth for gripping an outer surface of the spigot end and a blunt tooth for contacting a front wall of the socket end. The blunt tooth rolls along the front wall during relative movement between the tubulars and can include a contacting face of a specialized geometry to adjust contact dynamics and/or roughened surfaces to increase the frictional contact between the blunt tooth and the front wall. The embedded element can also include at least four teeth arranged such that no more than two teeth normally grip the outer surface of the spigot end. One or more teeth can also include a transverse groove to enhance penetration into the outer surface of the spigot end.
US07784796B2	Shaft interface debris seal A sealing assembly is provided for sealing an interface between two shafts, including a primary and secondary seal and a rotatable shaft sleeve having inner and outer sleeves forming a sealing cavity therebetween, and enclosing one of the seals. The secondary seal contacts the outer sleeve, and the primary seal contacts the inner sleeve, with the secondary seal circumscribing part of the primary seal. The seals each have a pair of sealing lips forming a sealing cavity therebetween, with one pair of sealing lips being sufficiently shaped to contact the inner sleeve, and the other pair of sealing lips being sufficiently shaped to contact the outer sleeve. A fluid fills the sealing cavities to provide a barrier to debris. The seals are bonded to a seal arm positioned adjacent the housing in contact therewith. The secondary seal is positioned between the sleeve and housing, and circumscribing the interface.
US07784795B1	Foldable toss game assembly A foldable toss game assembly includes two toss surfaces. Each toss surface has a memory ring on the border, and each toss surface includes at least a hollow toss target area surrounded by a surrounding net. The two toss surfaces are connected by a plurality of connection parts with different sizes to form a three-dimensional structure with a slanted surface. The connection parts can be engaged or disengaged so that the foldable toss game can be easily set up for play or folded for carrying and storage.
US07784791B2	Toy comprising an improved three-dimensional puzzle The invention relates to a toy comprising an improved three-dimensional puzzle, which essentially comprises a base body and a plurality of three-different types of elements which are mounted to the base body, whereby groups of elements can be rotated in order to form the desired toy. In this way, the elements of the toy can be controlled simply and conveniently, while optimum stability and strength are obtained.
US07784789B2	Wheel spinning surprise water game A chance-based water game for randomly spraying none, one or multiple individual players includes a housing with an inlet for a pressurized water source; a disc-shaped selector, and a trigger. The housing also comprises a series of tubes and nozzles for directing the pressurized water at the players. The trigger is connected to a valve for permitting a predetermined amount of pressurized water to pass through the device. When the trigger is activated, water travels from the pressure source, into the housing, past the trigger valve, and into a manifold where the single stream of water is channeled through a valve and gasket to none, one or multiple individual circuits corresponding to none, one or multiple nozzles. The selector determines the circuits, if any, through which the water passes.
US07784788B2	Sheet stacking apparatus, sheet processing apparatus, and image forming apparatus A first tray has notches allowing second-tray arms to pass therethrough, and arm-receiving recesses in which respective first-tray arms are received. With such a plurality of sheet stacking trays that are movable vertically, a large stack of sheets can be removed efficiently, whereby a highly productive system is provided.
US07784787B2	Equipment for the automatic deposit of banknotes An equipment (22) for the automatic deposit of banknotes (23) comprising a transaction port (33) for receiving a stack (24) of banknotes, a separating device (36) for separating the constituting sheets of the stack (24), a validation device (37) for discriminating the constituting sheets as recognized banknotes and constituting sheets not recognized, a transport mechanism (38, 39) servo-dependent on the validation device to drag said constituting sheets along differentiated paths (72, 73) for the recognized banknotes and the constituting sheets not recognized, and a box assembly (51) adjacent to the transaction port. The box assembly (51) includes two storage boxes (53, 54) and is shiftable among at least three different positions. The three positions are associated with predetermined conditions of communication of the storage boxes (53, 54) with the transaction port (33), the separating device (36) and the transport mechanism (38, 39) to receive the stack, transfer the stack to the separating device, temporarily store as banknote sub-stack and as discard sub-stack the recognized banknotes and, respectively, the constituting sheets not recognized and to return, by request, the discard sub-stack and the banknote sub-stack.
US07784783B2	Duplex system for an inkjet printer A duplex system for an inkjet printer having a printhead for printing a media sheet is disclosed. The duplex system includes a front duplex module and a back duplex module detachably coupled to the front duplex module. The front duplex module includes a first roller assembly for advancing the media sheet to the printhead along a simplex media path and a second roller assembly disposed along the simplex media path for handling the media sheet.
US07784782B2	Automatic sheet feed extender for paperfeed modularity A modular print engine assembly for a peripheral comprises an upper paper support, a tray base, the upper paper support pivotally connected to one of the tray base or an extender disposed between the upper paper support and the tray base. The extender allows the modular print engine to be utilized across multiple print models or platforms with housings of various shape and size.
US07784778B2	Stacker, post-finishing apparatus incorporating the stacker, and image forming system connected to the post-finishing apparatus A stacker, including a sheet stacking section which receives sheets and stacks the sheets, a stopping member which stops the top edge of the sheet and aligns the sheet, plural paddle-wheels which press against the sheet and convey the sheet to the stopping member, and a control section which controls the paddle-wheels to shift perpendicular to the sheet conveyance direction, to be arranged on both side edges of the sheets, and to press against the both side edges of the sheets.
US07784775B1	Intensified machinist vise An intensified machinist vise for supporting and holding work pieces during the machining thereof. The intensified machinist vise includes an elongate housing having a top and a bottom, and also having a first end and a second end, and also includes a first jaw being securely mounted upon the elongate housing, and further includes a second jaw being rotatably and adjustably mounted upon the elongate housing, and also includes a jaw support assembly for supporting the second jaw upon the elongate housing, and further includes an actuator assembly for moving the second jaw toward and away from said first jaw.
US07784772B2	Spring system A spring system has a first pulling part with a first fastening element connected by a tension spring to a second pulling part with a second fastening element. The pulling parts are moveable relative to one another so as to increase or relieve stressing on the tension spring. A damping device damps the movement of the pulling parts in relation to one another. A cylinder is fastened on the first pulling part and a piston 3 is axially displacesably arranged therein, subdividing the interior of the cylinder into a first cylinder chamber and a second cylinder chamber. A piston rod connected to the piston is arranged on the second pulling part. The interior of the cylinder is connected to the surroundings via one or more restrictor openings.
US07784767B2	Boat lift drive A boat lift drive for connection to a winch having a winch shaft. The boat lift drive includes a power unit, a drive train engaged to and being driven by the power unit, and a drive shaft engaged to and being driven by the drive train. The drive shaft in turn is engaged to and drives the winch shaft. The drive shaft includes an interior threaded opening that engages a threaded end of the winch shaft to directly connect the drive shaft to the winch shaft. The drive shaft is further engaged to the winch shaft via a pin that extends through the drive shaft and is threaded into the winch shaft.
US07784766B2	Valve connector for medical infusion lines A valve connector for medical infusion lines includes an external tubular body with an inlet end and an outlet end, a hollow internal pin and an intermediate elastic sealing member 3 having a head with pre-slotting and an elastic hollow element abutted radially against the hollow pin. The hollow pin has a closed terminal shaped, as a result of the insertion of a fluid introducer into the inlet end, in such a way as to make the elastic head assume an elastically deformed configuration without crossing the pre-slotting, which is opened to place in communication the inlet end with the outlet end through lateral holes of the hollow pin.
US07784765B2	Mold, method for producing the same and magnetic recording medium There is provided a mold which contains at least two electroforming layers, wherein the mold has a concavo-convex pattern on a surface thereof, and the electroforming layers include at least two adjacent layers having the same crystal orientation.
US07784761B2	Umbrella base clamp A base assembly is provided that includes a base and a coupler. The coupler includes a sleeve for receiving an umbrella pole, a lower portion comprising a side surface, and a locking member coupled with the side surface. The locking member is configured to move toward or away from a longitudinal axis of the sleeve such that the locking member engages the base to prevent rotation of the coupler relative to the base.
US07784757B2	Tiltable wall mounts The invention relates to improvements in tiltable wall mounts, and in particular to a self-locking tiltable wall mount for a screen, such as a plasma display or television screen. The tiltable wall mount for a screen comprises wall attachment means for attaching the mount to a substantially vertical surface and screen attachment means for attaching a screen to the mount. The screen attachment means are pivotally connected at one end to one end of the wall attachment means. The wall mount also has a tilt mechanism interconnecting the mount and screen attachment means, said tilt mechanism comprising a locking device comprising at least one cam follower which is biased into abutment with a stepped cam surface projecting from the wall attachment means to prevent relative movement between the wall and screen attachment means. The locking device has means to release the cam follower from the cam surface when manual pressure is applied to enable the screen mount means to pivot and tilt relative to the wall mount means.
US07784753B2	Base for support foot with high strength for supporting heavy bodies A base (110) for a support foot (100) for supporting heavy bodies on a support surface, comprising a cap (115) intended in the use to be mechanically coupled to coupling means (105) of the base to a body to be supported. The cap is made of a first material of mechanical properties such as to guarantee that the cap is able to support, remaining substantially within the limit of elastic deformability, a first significative fraction of a load received by said coupling means to the body to be supported, and has said concavity on the side that, in the use, faces the support surface. A synthetic material mass (210) is arranged in adhesion to the cap and it is adapted to substantially fill the concavity of the cap, forming a contact surface (215) with a support surface. A support frame (240), buried within the synthetic material mass, is made of a second material having mechanical properties comparable to that of the cap, such as to guarantee that the support frame can support, remaining substantially within the limit of the elastic deformability, a second significative fraction of said load, wherein the first and second fractions of the load form altogether substantially the total load.
US07784751B1	Stabilizing device, along with modular configurations incorporating the same A stabilization device is provided that includes a resilient body that has an upper surface and a lower surface. The body includes a first set of teeth located on the upper surface and distributed about a first axis. The teeth are spaced apart from one another by a selected pitch. The body also includes a second set of teeth located on the upper surface and distributed about a second axis. Like the first set the second set of teeth are spaced apart a selected second pitch. The first and second sets of teeth are offset from each other along either the first or second axis. The lower surface of the body preferably includes a similar arrangement of teeth.
US07784738B1	Electronics rack cover systems A security cover is disclosed for protecting installed avionics instruments and other electronic instruments. The cover includes multiple independent automatic locks that activate when the cover is abutted near the installed instruments. An automatic lock mechanism, adapted to electronic instrument covers, is also disclosed. The activated locks are not directly accessible to users and thieves. A lock release mechanism is disclosed for simultaneously unlocking each lock. A method of manufacturing using extruded aluminum panels is disclosed.
US07784737B2	Drag reduction fairing A vehicle including a body having an exterior surface and a protrusion extending outward from the surface. The vehicle further includes a fairing mounted on the surface directly adjacent and behind the protrusion. The fairing has a forward end, an aft end opposite the forward end, and opposing sides extending between the forward end and the aft end. The opposing sides become progressively closer together from the forward end to the aft end so that the bracket has a tapered shape.
US07784734B2	Apparatus and method for rigging slaved and actuated panels with external access A rigging for moving an aircraft panel relative to an aircraft substructure includes a retaining base attached to a panel interior, and a slider rod held in contact with the substructure and adjustably engaged with the retaining base. The slider rod is manipulable from the panel exterior to adjustably engage the panel in a rigging position along a fair axis. The slider rod may include a tool appurtenance captively positioned within the riser bore that is exteriorly manipulable through a panel access port. Tool appurtenance manipulation may actuate the slider rod to adjustably engage the support hub and to move the panel into the fair position. A fit plate may be attached to the aircraft panel disposed intermediate to the retaining base, and may be adjustably attached to the aircraft panel for moving the aircraft panel into a fit position in a rigging plane.
US07784733B2	Turbojet pylon for aircraft A turbojet-mounting pylon for an aircraft. The pylon includes a rigid structure including a plurality of arcs arranged so as to jointly delimit a part of a fictitious approximately cylindrical surface with a circular section. The plurality of arcs also includes two lateral thrust resisting arcs located on each side of the central box, each of the two lateral arcs being fixed to each arc in the form of an annular portion, and on each side of the central box.
US07784729B1	Stable wire spool cart A cart for supporting and transporting spools of wire in a stable manner comprises a base having a wire spool supporting frame and wheels thereon, the base having a first section and a second section with the first section being located forward of the second section when the base is in use; a plurality of wire spool supporting arms on the frame; and a second plurality of wire spool supporting arms mounted on the frame at a location that is between the first plurality of wire supporting arms and the base and which is located closer to the second section of the base than to the first section of the base.
US07784727B1	Cable reel mechanism A cable reel mechanism includes a main body, a cable reel, a cable, a volute spring and a switching element. The main body has a receiving room defined therein and a limiting groove. The cable reel is turnably disposed in the receiving room of the main body and has a track groove in which a ball bearing is disposed. One portion of the ball bearing engages with the limiting groove of the main body. The cable is reeled on the cable reel. The switching element is disposed on the main body and has a pressing portion which detachably presses the ball bearing. The cable reel mechanism can be switched to different operation modes via the switching element, so that users can pull then retract the cable rapidly and directly to adjust the length of the cable, therefore the operation is easier and more convenient.
US07784726B2	Multi-spool seatbelt retractor A seatbelt retractor for storing seatbelt webbing that can be utilized to restrain an occupant of a motor vehicle. The retractor includes a retractor frame and a plurality of spools rotatably coupled to the retractor frame and spaced a distance apart from each other. Seatbelt webbing can be withdrawn from the seatbelt retractor to extend about an occupant of a seat of the motor vehicle and releasably coupled to a buckle provided to the motor vehicle in a withdrawn state, and collected by the seatbelt retractor in a retracted state. A length of the seatbelt webbing adjacent to a terminal end thereof is collected at least partially around the plurality of spools in the retracted state.
US07784725B2	Reverse prevention mechanism for lever drag reel A reverse prevention mechanism is configured to prevent reverse rotation of a drag disk, in a line-releasing direction, when braking a spool. The reverse prevention mechanism includes a rotation member, a pawl member, and an urging member. The rotation member includes an outer periphery portion with a plurality of engaging members. The outer periphery portion is arranged between the second pinion gear and the drag disk, and is capable of rotating integrally with the drag disk. The pawl member is pivotally coupled to the reel unit. The pawl member is arranged in an engagement position and a remote position. In the engagement position, reverse rotation is prevented when the pawl member is engaged with the outer periphery portion of the rotation member. In the remote position, the pawl member is detached from the outer periphery portion. The urging member urges the pawl member toward the engagement position.
US07784724B2	Zero-backlash baitcast fishing reel with non-contact backlash sensing A fishing reel that employs a non-contact line sensor to capture images of the backlash zone of a baitcast fishing reel, together with image analysis and feedback to a direct contact spool brake, with the result of gradual to near-instantaneously halting spool rotation, thereby decreasing or preventing backlash under all fishing conditions while maximizing cast distance.
US07784722B2	Stirring or dispersing device A stirring or dispersing device (1), has a hermetically sealed mixing chamber (5), a tool (2), and a drive mechanism (4) located outside of the mixing chamber (5). The tool (2) can be driven around a central shaft in the mixing chamber (5) which has a rod-shaped element (3) for force transmission from the drive mechanism (4) to the tool (2). The rod-shaped element (3) is connected at the entry to the mixing chamber (5) with a diaphragm (6), which is a part of the wall (7) of the mixing chamber (5), and the rod-shaped element (3) can be put into a wobbling movement by the drive mechanism (4), so that its end located in the interior of the mixing chamber (5) performs a rotating movement. The tool is constituted by a number of grinding elements (22) or balls to be introduced into the mixing chamber (5).
US07784721B2	Spice grinding and dispensing device A spice grinding and dispensing device generally intended to be used for grinding one spice in a first portion and a second spice in the other portion. Each portion of the dual spice grinder includes a handle or trigger that activates an independent rasp mechanism. When the trigger is pressed, the rasp activated thereby moves down and forces ground spice through an opening. The pressure of the rasp against the inside of the bottom of the grinder breaks up the spice, and only spice that is properly sized can fit through the opening. Furthermore, the opening may be adjustable so that a user can create a coarse or finely ground spice.
US07784720B2	Shredder adapted to encourage the settling of shredded material therein and a method of shredding A shredder adapted to encourage the settling of shredded material therein and method of shredding material.
US07784718B2	Electrostatic paint sprayer An electrostatic paint sprayer 10 includes a body member 12 defining a paint passage 12a for flowing liquid paint supplied from a paint source 44, a nozzle assembly 16 adapted to be mounted to the end of the body member 12 so as to fluidly communicate with the paint passage 12a and a plurality of electrode pins 22 disposed about the axis and electrically connected to a electric power source 40. The nozzle assembly includes a paint orifice for discharging the supplied paint along an axis, a plurality of atomizing air orifices for discharging atomizing air to atomize the paint dispensed through the paint orifice and a plurality of shaping orifices for discharging shaping air to form the paint dispensed through the paint orifice into a predetermined pattern.
US07784715B2	Cartridge and admixing apparatus for a manually operable apparatus for spraying water mixed with an additive A cartridge for an admixing arrangement of a manually operable arrangement for spraying a solvent, in particular water, into which an additive in the form of a liquid concentrate, such as a plant or crop protection agent, has been mixed, includes an outer cartridge housing; a pressure-sensitive inner container for accommodating the liquid concentrate; a mixing chamber, the mixing chamber having a device with a first outlet opening, for the concentrate or plant spray, an inlet opening, designed as a throttle, for the solvent or water, and a second outlet opening for the concentrate/solvent mixture.
US07784714B2	Remote boom lock assembly A remote boom lock assembly is provided to secure a boom assembly supported on an agricultural vehicle or implement. The boom lock assembly is generally configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position relative to the boom assembly as it is seated in a boom cradle structure mounted on the agricultural vehicle. The boom lock assembly includes a boom lock element mounted to the boom cradle structure, and an actuator assembly configured to selectively move the boom lock element from a locked position to an unlocked position. A remote switch is employed to control operation of the actuator assembly. The boom lock assembly further includes a spring configured to bias the boom lock element toward the locked position.
US07784713B2	Fuel injection valve A fuel injection valve includes a body having a high pressure fuel passage and a nozzle hole, which is connected to the passage, a nozzle needle opening/closing the hole and having a needle piston part, a piezo stack extended when the stack is charged and contracted when the stack discharges electric charge, a cylinder, in which the needle piston part is slidably inserted and which is driven by the stack, a fixed piston having a fixed piston part that is slidably inserted in the cylinder and that has a larger diameter than the needle piston part, an oil-tight chamber between the needle piston part and the fixed piston part in the cylinder, and a nozzle spring urging the needle in a valve closing direction. The cylinder is displaced due to extension/contraction of the stack, so that volume of the chamber increases/decreases and the needle opens/closes the hole.
US07784708B2	Fuel injecting device and method for controlling said device A fuel injecting device and method of controlling the fuel injection device. The fuel injection device includes a cylindrical body, a needle whose end includes with a head forming a valve on a seat supported by the end of the cylindrical body, an actuator made of an electroactive material, including a rod and that displaces the head such that the valve is opened, and a prestressing device holding the needle and a counterweight such that they are pressed against the rod opposite end. The needle extends coaxially to the cylindrical body in a form of a rigid bar and axially resonates when exposed to axial pulses at a determined excitation frequency by the actuator.
US07784707B2	Environmental condition monitoring of a container In an embodiment, the invention is directed to a device including an environmental condition sensor, a light sensor; and a control module. The control module associates a light intensity above a defined threshold with an open-door status of a container. In another embodiment, a device includes an environmental condition sensor, a rewriteable memory that stores environmental condition data from the environmental condition sensor, and a wireless communication module that transmits stored environmental condition data. Embodiments of the invention may be useful to provide techniques for monitoring environmental conditions within a container, such as a refrigerated trailer.
US07784704B2	Self-programmable thermostat A hybrid manual/programmable thermostat for a furnace or air conditioner offers the simplicity of a manual thermostat while providing the convenience and versatility of a programmable one. Initially, the hybrid thermostat appears to function as an ordinary manual thermostat; however, it privately observes and learns a user's manual temperature setting habits and eventually programs itself accordingly. If users begin changing their preferred temperature settings due to seasonal changes or other reasons, the thermostat continues learning and will adapt to those changes as well. For ease of use, the thermostat does not require an onscreen menu as a user interface. In some embodiments, the thermostat can effectively program itself for temperature settings that are set to occur at particular times daily or just on weekends, yet the user is not required to enter the time of day or the day of the week.
US07784702B2	Family code determination using brand and sub-brand Methods, computer program products, systems and data structures for generating a bar code are described. The bar code may include a first bar code and a second bar code. The first bar code includes a first number system character, a GS1 company prefix, a family code, a value code and a check digit, and the second bar code includes a second number system character and an application identifier. The family code of the first bar code, in some implementations, may be generated based on brand and/or sub-brand of associated products.
US07784700B2	De-bowing personalized cards An apparatus and method for de-bowing personalized cards which includes a first contact member. The first contact member can be positioned for contacting a personalized card received by the apparatus and for displacing the personalized card against a bow occurring therein. The first contact member contacts and displaces a portion of the personalized card on one side of the personalized card and at an area that is generally centered horizontally and vertically. A second contact member can be supported by the frame for contacting the personalized card on a side opposite the first contact member. The second contact member being arranged and configured to contact an opposite side of the personalized card at a plurality of positions proximate the perimeter of the personalized card. In this manner, the first and second contact members cooperate to bend substantially the entire surface area of the personalized card against the occurring bow.
US07784695B2	Planar laser illumination module (PLIM) employing high-frequency modulation (HFM) of the laser drive currents and optical multplexing of the output laser beams A planar laser illumination module (PLIM) including: (i) a laser illumination source driven preferably by high frequency modulated (HFM) diode current drive circuitry; (ii) a beam collimating optics disposed beyond the laser illumination source; (ii) an optical beam multiplexer (OMUX) device disposed beyond the collimating optics; and (iv) a planarizing-type illumination lens array disposed beyond the OMUX device, and arranged for generating a plurality of substantially planar coherence-reduced laser illumination beams (PLIBs) that form a composite substantially planar laser illumination beam (PLIB) having substantially reduced spatial/temporal coherence.
US07784693B2	Assembly of SIM card and RFID antenna A subscriber identity module (SIM) card includes: a printed circuit board; a circuit provided on the printed circuit board and capable of executing SIM and RFID functions; a set of circuit contacts provided on the printed circuit board, electrically connected to the circuit via conductive paths, and conforming to a SIM specification; a set of antenna contacts provided on the printed circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit via conductive paths; and a protective plate fixed to the printed circuit board and conforming to standard dimensions of the SIM card. An assembly of the SIM card and a RFID antenna is also disclosed.
US07784682B2	System and method for granting promotional rewards to both customers and non-customers Systems and methods of attracting and retaining customers of a Banking institution through an incentive program is disclosed, comprising: operating a promotional program, comprising the dispensing of a indicia redeemable for a prize, and wherein the dispensing of the indicia is accomplished through the use of an automated teller machine (ATM); and operating a rewards program, wherein upon a customer completing a triggering behavior, a specified reward is granted to the customer. Systems and methods of operating a promotional program for customers of a Banking institution is also disclosed, wherein the method comprises dispensing a indicia redeemable for a prize, and wherein the dispensing of the indicia is accomplished through the use of an automated checking machine (ATM).
US07784680B1	Delayed annunciation of receipt jam for automated banking machine An automated banking machine (10) determines consecutive receipt jam event indications, involving at least two receipts, prior to generating a receipt jam signal. The machine, upon determining a jam event involving a first receipt, implements a jam annunciation delay routine. The routine delays generation of a receipt jam signal until at least the next receipt is also determined to be involved in a receipt jam event indication. The delay provides the opportunity for a user to clear the indicated receipt jam prior to generation of a receipt jam signal.
US07784678B2	Analytical strip reading apparatus with a removable firmware device A detecting strip reader with a removable firmware device, comprising a detecting strip reader and a firmware device. The firmware device comprises a first electrical connecting end, a database module, and an operation module, the firmware device being removably electrically connected to a second electrical connecting end in the detecting strip reader via the first electrical connecting end, wherein the characteristic of detecting strip reader is in that: a plurality of light reaction equations of detecting strips are saved in the database module, and when the first electrical connecting end of the firmware device receives an input signal from the second connecting end, the operation module selects one specific light reaction equation from the plurality of light reaction equations saved in the database module and performs the operation of the specific light reaction equation.
US07784676B2	Carton having tear-away feature for shipping and handling multiple packages of products A carton is provided that may be used for multiple packages of various products, such as food snack items, and includes a tear-away feature that allows ready access to and display of the products. The carton in its open/display configuration still has sufficient strength to allow other cartons to be stacked on top of each other. The carton may be formed from a blank of paperboard or corrugated board.
US07784668B2	Repair method for propagating epitaxial crystalline structures by heating to within 0-100° f of the solidus A repair method of propagating epitaxial crystalline structures is provided. The repair method broadly comprises the steps of providing a substrate to be repaired, placing an additive material as a preformed shape onto an area of the substrate to be repaired, utilizing a heat source to heat an entire volume of the additive material and an area adjacent to the additive material to within 0-100° F. of their solidus temperatures, holding at the fusion temperature for a time sufficient to allow grain growth and orientation to occur, and ramping down the heat source at a predetermined controlled rate until solidification is complete.
US07784665B2	Single retainer mounted riser A motor vehicle car body framing apparatus for use at a welding station, the apparatus including a gate having a frame structure and a plurality of tooling members carried by the frame structure for use in positioning components of the vehicle body at the welding station for welding. The tooling members are mounted on the frame structure by a plurality of mounting brackets. Each mounting bracket includes a base member mounted on the frame structure and a riser mounted on the base and mounting a respective tooling member. The riser is fixedly mounted on the base by a single central fastener bolt which may include a reduced diameter portion sized to breakaway in response to predetermined impact against the riser. The interface between the riser and the base comprises a plurality of contact points arranged in concentric relation with respect to the fastener bolt. The contact points may comprise a plurality of circumferentially spaced balls mounted on the base for coaction with circumferentially spaced grooves defined on the riser. A breakaway bolt assembly replacement kit is also disclosed as well as an arrangement wherein the riser is constituted by an integral extension arm of the tooling member.
US07784663B2	Surgical stapling instrument having load sensing control circuitry A surgical instrument for being endoscopically or laparoscopically inserted into a surgical site for simultaneous stapling and severing of tissue includes load sensing pressure transducers strategically placed for closed loop control and monitoring. Load sensing within a staple applying assembly (end effector) may provide feedback for preventing firing with insufficient or too much tissue, or to sense appropriate presence buttress material, to deploy buttress material after firing is sensed.
US07784659B2	Accessory facilitating manual dispensing of toilet paper The invention is an accessory facilitating manual, sanitary dispensing of toilet paper from a dispenser rotatably holding a toilet paper roll, the accessory including front and back guide-members defining a paper-movement channel therebetween and having access openings allowing manual engagement of paper in the channel, a paper-detaching edge at the lower end of the guide members, and a dispenser-attaching device at the upper end of the guide-members. In another form, the invention is a complete dispenser incorporating similar apparatus.
US07784658B1	Belt-carrying tool holder A belt-carrying tool holder for supporting and conveniently carrying a staple hammer, staples and cutting knife. The belt-carrying tool holder includes a container assembly including a container having an opening and also including a lid being hingedly attached to the container and being closeable and fastenable over the opening of the container; and also includes a belt-receiving member being attached to the container; and further includes a tool-holding pocket being attached to the container; and also includes a tool-hanging assembly being pivotally attached to the container.
US07784657B2	Carrier rack system A trailer hitch mounted recreational equipment carrier for transporting various recreational equipment. The trailer hitch mounted recreational equipment carrier includes a support frame having at least a horizontal member and a vertical member, a first link arm pivotally coupled to the horizontal member, and a second link arm pivotally coupled to the vertical member. The second link arm may be a different length than the first link arm. The recreational equipment carrier also includes a crossbar support frame pivotally coupled to the first and second link arms to provide a pivotal motion geometry that facilitates the crossbar support being pivotally moved from a substantially vertical position to a substantially horizontal position.
US07784655B2	Belt buckle The belt buckle has an indentation on the front surface housing a pin-joined and foldable carrier member. The carrier member has an opening allowing the insertion and removal of a flat object into and from the carrier member.
US07784654B1	Collapsible travel hanger A collapsible clothes hanger particularly for use while traveling comprises upper and lower segments of a triangular-shaped hanger hingedly attached thereto each other with a hinge. This hinge allows the hanger to fold in half to a collapsed state. Because the hanger apparatus conveniently fits in a suitcase, it is ideal for travel. To unfold to a deployed state, the lower segment is opened and locked in place. An alternate embodiment is adapted to accept multiple articles of clothing.
US07784650B2	Sprayer actuator, sprayer, and method of making the same A sprayer actuator, a sprayer, and a method of making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the sprayer includes an ergonomic sprayer actuator with a housing having an upper portion, a lower portion for fitting over a can, and a narrowed waist portion between the upper portion and the lower portion.
US07784643B1	Vending machine messaging system A vending machine messaging system for displaying messages within a vending machine. The vending machine messaging system generally includes a vending machine having a window, a display unit attached to an interior surface of the window and a server in communication with the display unit via a communications network. The server communicates various messages to be displayed by the display unit such as advertisements, stock quotes, news, weather, nutritional content of the merchandise and the like. The vendor is able to add their own messages for display on their vending machines by communicating with the server. Advertisers add various advertisements to the server which are then reviewed and disseminated to the appropriate vending machines.
US07784638B2	Glassware with silicone support A glass dish suitable for use in cooking applications is provided. The glass dish comprises a substantially homogenous glass body, a channel formed in a bottom surface of the glass body and a silicone support. The channel has an open end and an inner surface comprised of a substantially planar bottom wall, an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall. The channel has a predetermined depth Do, and an open end of the channel has a predetermined width Wo. The silicone support is comprised of a protruding extent and an interior extent. The interior extent is disposed within the channel and directly contacts a portion of the inner surface and is adhered to the inner surface of the channel by chemical adhesion. The protruding extent protrudes beyond the open end of the channel.
US07784637B2	Multi-piece seal A multi-piece seal has an outer member and an inner member partly disposed in the outer member. In cross section, the outer member has a C-shape and defines a channel, and the inner member is round and has a pair of lobes extending away from its body.
US07784631B2	Panel/gate interconnection means for a collapsible materials handling container The invention provides improved collapsible storage container (10) which has a first pair of folding side gates (11) and a second pair of folding end gates (12), with each gate (11, 12) being pivotally mounted with respect to a pallet base. Each gate (11) has detachably mounted along opposite vertical margins thereof approximately c-shaped posts (22) each of which has a locking flange (23). Each gate (12) has angle members (35) attached to and extending along opposite vertical frame members (30, 31) and forming therewith a flange receiving slot (40) for slidably locating a respective locking flange (23). The gates (11, 12) when in their erect positions interlock with one another along their adjacent vertical margins which enhances the stiffness and rigidity of the container (10).
US07784626B2	Wall hanging system A wall hanging system is comprised of a rigid straight load support strip securable in a horizontal position on a wall surface. The load support strip has a holding flange formed integral therewith and bent obliquely upward and outward. Two or more straight suspension rails, each having an attaching slot at upper end portion thereof extending transversely from a rear face thereof. The slot is configured to receive the holding flange there across whereby to hang the suspension rail from the load support strip at a desired location therealong. The suspension rail has a straight front central slot and a recessed connector bar spaced inwardly of an open front end of the slot for removable sercurement of article support connectors thereto. The connector bar is concealed inside the central slot.
US07784624B1	Collapsible baseball equipment hangar apparatus The collapsible baseball equipment hanger apparatus is selectively folded for transport and unfolded for use in removably attaching to a fence or other object via the hooks provided at the top edge of the rear panel. The left side panel, right side panel, and rear panel pivot or fold inwardly to lie atop the base and each other, progressively. The collapsed apparatus thereby provides a relatively small size for transport. The base, with side panels folded out and up, is of sufficient size to hold a helmet therebetween. The drink holder can optionally include insulation for aiding in maintaining drink temperature, and the forwardly positioned container provides for best visual and manual access. The shamrock-shaped bat slot provides for individual access of up to three bats in a very compact area and at the front of the base for easiest access. Accessory hooks provide for removably holding various items.
US07784623B2	Adjustable shelving system A shelving system includes an elongated mounting member operationally securable to an associated shelf. The mounting member includes an approximately vertically oriented wall, and an approximately horizontally oriented wall. A track is received on said mounting member in a sliding manner. The track extends approximately transversely to a longitudinal axis of the associated shelf. The track includes an elongated rail extending longitudinally along the track, and a pusher slidably mounted in relation to the rail. A divider is received on the mounting member in a non-sliding manner, wherein the divider extends approximately transversely to the longitudinal axis of the associated shelf. The divider is spaced from the track.
US07784618B2	Method and a device for transporting identified packaging units A method and device for individually transporting articles of different type, size, weight, material or shape to one delivery location of a plurality of delivery locations that is designated for the respective article. The articles are placed one by one in respective transport containers, and the respective article is caused at a desired respective delivery location to be transferred from its transport container to a collecting or storage bin, disintegrator or further conveyor dedicated to the article, the transport container at the designated delivery location being made to discharge the article under the effect of gravity or with the aid of a separate, controlled actuating means. The respective article is identified prior to it being placed in a transport container. Identification may, for example, be related to the material of which the article is made.
US07784614B2	Packaging insert for products An exemplary packaging insert for electronic products includes a box portion (10) and a fixing belt (20) attached to the box portion. The box portion includes a supporting plate (11) and a plurality of side flaps (12) surrounding the supporting plate. A first receiving space (13) is formed by the supporting plate of the box portion and the fixing belt. The first receiving space has an opening (21) configured for passing the electronic products therethrough. A second receiving space (14) is formed by the supporting plate and the side flaps of the box portion, configured for receiving accessories of the electronic products therein.
US07784599B2	Automatic grouping system for food products An automated grouping system of bakery products increases a quantity of bakery products that may be fed to equipment having a larger processing capacity. The automated grouping system includes a supporting structure laterally arranged adjacent to a conveyor of bakery products. The structure includes two longitudinally-arranged lateral rails. Sliding supports, along with first linear driving actuators of regulated stroke, are mounted on the lateral rails. Each sliding support includes a vertical post and a cross guide fixed at an upper portion thereof. The structure also includes a pair of second linear vertical actuators, which support and actuate a pair of pulling plates and positioning mechanisms of bakery products. The pulling plates are also actuatable by third linear actuators of regulated stroke, which are provided on a lower cross member, to position the pulling plates in a direction transverse to a conveying direction of the bakery products.
US07784598B2	Two directions escalator driven by a single machine A bi-directional escalator includes an ascending escalator and a descending escalator arranged in parallel and side-by-side with the ascending escalator. A driving machine drives an ascending driving unit and a descending driving unit at the same time. A controller controls operation of the driving machine. The driving machine includes an electric motor and a reduction gearbox connected to the electric motor. The reduction gearbox has a first output shaft and a second output shaft both arranged on the same side of the reduction gearbox.
US07784596B2	Hanging chute A hanging chute with a rib cage is described. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a chute constructed from flexible wear material with a rib cage to reinforce the chute. In particular, several ribs are dispersed throughout the length of the flexible sheet for support. A flexible sheet has a reinforced edge with varying thicknesses to accommodate different weight loads and abrasive conditions. Furthermore, the chute has interlocking edges for ease of constructing long lengths from a series of shorter sections. These shorter sections are easier to transport to a processing plant or other site where the chute is to be installed. Preferably the chute is easily maintainable and can incorporate wear inserts for additional wear resistance.
US07784595B2	Integrated clutch assembly damper arrangement A clutch assembly and damper arrangement is provided that includes a driver hub and a driven element coupled to the driver hub by a compliance element. A clutch is provided that is selectively engageable to the driven element. The clutch has a housing supporting the compliance element and is torsionally unitary with the driven element.
US07784594B2	Brake pad assembly for a bicycle disc brake Disclosed herein is a brake pad assembly for a disc brake on a bicycle, the brake pad assembly comprising a brake friction pad and a back plate. The back plate includes a first layer deposited onto the brake friction pad and a second layer deposited onto the first layer. The first layer is made of an aluminum alloy and the second layer is made of a stainless steel.
US07784593B2	Bicycle disk brake pad with a titanium backing plate A brake pad for a bicycle comprises a backing plate formed from titanium, and a friction member bonded to the backing plate through a diffusion layer. The diffusion layer is formed at least in part by thermal spraying copper onto the backing plate. A method of constructing the brake pad comprises the steps of thermal spraying copper on a backing plate formed from titanium to form a copper layer on the backing plate, and bonding a friction member to the copper layer by forming a diffusion layer with the copper layer.
US07784590B2	Elevator operation control device In a control operation performed at time of an earthquake or strong wind, when a running elevator is stopped at a nearest floor, the natural frequency of the transverse vibration of a rope is prevented from resonating with the natural frequency of the building, and thereby an increase in transverse vibration of the rope is restrained. In the control operation, when a shake of the building caused by earthquake or strong wind is detected, a running elevator is stopped at the nearest floor, or an elevator passing through an express zone is stopped emergently and runs at a low speed to the nearest floor, the natural frequency of the transverse vibration of the rope is compared with the natural frequency of the building, and the car stop position is selected at a non-resonance position to prevent the natural frequency of the transverse vibration of the rope from resonating with the natural frequency of the building.
US07784589B2	Elevator lift cage load measuring assembly Load measuring equipment has a small-area load sensor arranged between a support and a first damping body for vibration damping of parts relative to the support. The support may be a bracket and the parts may be a lift drive engine. The force on the sensor, which may be the force emanating from an engine foot of the drive engine made up of cage weight, cage load, weight of the counterweight, weight of the support cables and weight of the drive unit, is a small portion of the force on the support, such as the bracket. The ratio of the area of the first damping body to the load sensor determines the ratio of the force acting on the damping body to the force acting on L, and sensed by Z the load sensor.
US07784588B2	Calls assigned to one of two cars in a hoistway to minimize delay imposed on either car A method of assigning destination calls to cars (A-F) in an elevator system (20) having a plurality of hoistways (21-23) in which there is more than one car in each hoistway includes determining (33) the time for each car to respond to the call Among the cars with an acceptable response time, a determination is made regarding (34) the amount of additional delay in the hoistway that assignment of the call to one car will impose on the either car in the same hoistway. The call is assigned to that car which creates the least additional delay for cars in any hoistway.
US07784586B2	Noise reduction structure for hybrid vehicle A noise reduction structure for a hybrid vehicle in which a cover covers at least part of an air intake system connected to an engine capable of giving power to a driving wheel, an exhaust muffler constituting part of an exhaust system connected to the engine, and an electric motor capable of giving power to the driving wheel. When at least part of the air intake system, the exhaust muffler constituting part of an exhaust system, and the electric motor is covered with the common cover, heat generated by the exhaust muffler is prevented from affecting the electric motor. The rotational axis of the electric motor extends in a longitudinal direction of a body frame and is disposed forwardly of the central position of the exhaust muffler extending in the longitudinal direction.
US07784585B2	Wire mesh heat shield isolator A substrate such as a heat shield for a vehicle is provided with a unitary compressed wire mesh bushing or isolator formed in place though a bore in the substrate. The bushing is formed by supporting an uncompressed or partially compressed wire mesh sleeve, optionally including a grommet or spacer, on a mandrel positioned within the bore; the mandrel is surrounded on either side of the bore by outer sleeves forming a molding cavity on each side of the substrate, and a slidable tamp is disposed in each outer sleeve and moved towards each other to compress the mesh within the bore and provide the unitary bushing.
US07784581B1	Machine control interlocks for an electrohydraulically controlled vehicle A mobile vehicle is disclosed which includes a plurality of proportional controls to control the operation of a first set of equipment and a second set of equipment.
US07784580B2	Fuel supply system component protective construction A fuel supply system component protective construction includes a high-pressure fuel pump (21), a protector (41), and a pin member (51). The high-pressure fuel pump (21) includes a block (31) and a union (23). The block (31) is endowed with a relatively high rigidity with respect to the union (23). The protector (41) confronts the union (23) and the block (31) at a certain distance. The pin member (51) is provided between the block (31) and the protector (41). When the high-pressure fuel pump (21) and the protector (41) shift in the direction to mutually approach one another, the pin member (51) contacts the block (31) before the protector (41) contacts the union (23), so that a resilient force operates upon the high-pressure fuel pump (21) and the protector (41).
US07784579B2	Member disengagement apparatus A member disengagement apparatus comprises fastening release parts for disengaging fastened members fastened by fastening parts, a release operation unit for releasing the fastening release parts, an operation-inhibiting unit for inhibiting a release operation of the release operation unit, and a control unit for controlling the operation-inhibiting unit. The control unit controls the operation-inhibiting unit so that the release operation is no longer inhibited when specific emergency signals are received.
US07784574B2	Power control for hybrid motorcycle An automatic centrifugal clutch is interposed in a power transmission system between an engine and a driving wheel. A motor, which is capable of generating electricity, is supplied with electricity from a battery to generate auxiliary power. The motor is connected to a crankshaft of the engine. An acceleration data acquisition component acquires the accelerator operation amount and the accelerator operation speed. A rotational speed detection component detects the speed of the crankshaft. A rotational speed estimation component is adapted to estimate the engagement completion rotational speed, which is a rotational speed at which the automatic centrifugal clutch is completely engaged, based upon the acceleration data acquired by the acceleration data acquisition component. A motor controller supplies the motor with a magnitude of electricity in accordance with the acceleration data when the rotational speed detected by the rotational speed detection component has reached the engagement completion rotational speed estimated by the rotational speed estimation component.
US07784573B2	Double clutch for a hybrid drive A double clutch for a hybrid drive of a motor vehicle, has an input shaft that can be driven by an internal combustion engine, and an output shaft that is connected to a transmission. An intermediate shaft extends coaxially to the output shaft and can be driven by an electric motor. The input shaft and the intermediate shaft can be coupled together by a first clutch of the double clutch. The intermediate shaft and the output shaft can be coupled together by a second clutch of the double clutch.
US07784570B2	Robotic vehicle A robotic vehicle is disclosed, which is characterized by high mobility, adaptability, and the capability of being remotely controlled in hazardous environments. The robotic vehicle includes a chassis having front and rear ends and supported on right and left driven tracks. Right and left elongated flippers are disposed on corresponding sides of the chassis and operable to pivot. A linkage connects a payload deck, configured to support a removable functional payload, to the chassis. The linkage has a first end rotatably connected to the chassis at a first pivot, and a second end rotatably connected to the deck at a second pivot. Both of the first and second pivots include independently controllable pivot drivers operable to rotatably position their corresponding pivots to control both fore-aft position and pitch orientation of the payload deck with respect to the chassis.
US07784568B2	Method and apparatus for controlling tracked vehicles Apparatus for controlling a track on a tracked vehicle may comprise a drive system, a clutch, a brake, and a track control system to operate the clutch and the brake. A control signal generator operatively associated with the track control system produces control signals that vary at a first rate to cause the track control system to transition the clutch from an engaged state to a disengaged state and produces control signals that vary at a second rate to cause the track control system to transition the brake from an initial application state to a full application state, the second rate being less than the first rate.
US07784565B2	Top drive systems with main shaft deflecting sensing A top drive system for wellbore operations, the top drive system including motor apparatus, a main shaft driven by the motor apparatus, and sensing apparatus for sensing bending of the main shaft; and, in certain aspects, the system providing information regarding the extent of main shaft bending and/or for warning an operator of an undesirable amount of main shaft bending. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
US07784558B2	Three point hitch A three point hitch for a work vehicle is provided with one draft link of fixed length and another draft link of variable length. The variable length draft link includes a linear double action hydraulic cylinder assembly, a first attachment plate fixedly connected with one of the arm and the cylinder of the assembly and having a pivot connector configured for pivotal attachment with the vehicle, and a second attachment plate fixedly connected with a remaining one of the arm and the cylinder and having a first pivot connector configured for pivotal attachment with a tilt link and a second pivot connector configured for pivotal attachment with the implement to be supported from the vehicle. The variable length draft link permits lateral adjustment of the angle of the implement with respect to the vehicle center line.
US07784556B2	System and method for suppressing fires A method and apparatus for suppressing in a space includes structure and/or function for generating a first oxygen displacing fire suppressing gas mixture from at least one non-azide solid propellant chemical, the first fire suppressing gas mixture having at least a first gas. The first gas comprises nitrogen. At least the first gas is delivered into the space, thereby delivering a clean agent fire suppressant into the space that reduces the concentration of oxygen in the space to below a level necessary to sustain combustion. Preferably, the method and apparatus are used in inhabited spaces.
US07784544B2	Method of treating a subterranean formation using a rheology model for fluid optimization Subterranean formation treatment methods incorporating a rheology model which enables prediction of fluid rheology properties during a treatment operation, where the foundation of the model is a description of the reaction chemistry which describes how the number of crosslinks and broken polymer linkages develops in time under the influence of crosslinkers, breakers, and/or thermally induced effects and pressure effects. In one aspect, when used as a tool for simulating the fluid viscosity, the model can help optimizing the fluid design and optional breaker schedule for a hydraulic fracturing treatment.
US07784541B2	System and method for low damage fracturing A system includes a wellbore in fluid communication with a formation of interest and a fracturing slurry include a carrier fluid with a low amount of a viscosifier, an amount of proppant including a first average particle size between about 200 and 2000 μm, an amount particulates including a second average particle size between about three and ten times smaller than the first average particle size, and a third amount of particulates having a third average particle size smaller than the second average particle size. A sum of all of the particulates in the fracturing slurry exceed about 16 pounds per gallon of the carrier fluid. They system further includes a pumping device that creates a propped fracture in the formation of interest with the fracturing slurry, and a removal agent that removes the second amount of particulates and/or the third amount of particulates from the propped fracture.
US07784540B2	Method for recovering oil from an oil reservoir There is a method for enhancing the recovery of oil from a reservoir. The method has the step of a) introducing a flooding fluid into the reservoir and b) extracting the oil through a wellbore at a location different than the point of introduction of the flooding fluid into the reservoir. The flooding fluid has water and an amount of one or more non-polymeric viscoelastic surfactants sufficient to provide an interfacial surface tension of about 1 mNm or less and a viscosity of about 10 cps or more. The one or more surfactants is selected from the group of one or more cationic surfactants, one or more zwitterionic surfactants, one or more amphoteric surfactants, one or more anionic surfactants, and combinations thereof.
US07784539B2	Hydrocarbon recovery testing method A method of testing the response of a subterranean formation to a formation treatment is described including the injection of a treatment fluid and the production of formation fluids from two separate boreholes or two boreholes from a single well such that the treatment fluid sweeps the formation between the two boreholes, and the use of downhole monitoring devices to determine a volume swept by the treatment fluid.
US07784533B1	Downhole combustion unit and process for TECF injection into carbonaceous permeable zones A downhole combustion unit for creating a high temperature, high pressure, thermal energy carrier fluid or TECF inside a drill hole, which can be injected into a hydrocarbon, permeable zone for mining and producing hydrocarbons therefrom. The combustion unit includes an outer well-bore casing cemented in place in the drill hole. An inner well-bore casing, with injection holes in a lower portion thereof is used as a combustion chamber. The inner casing is suspended inside the outer casing. The configuration of the concentric outer and inner casings provide an outer annulus therebetween for receiving a natural gas fuel and water mixture from a ground surface and circulated downwardly under pressure. Compressed air and steam are circulated down the inside of the inner casing. A glow plug may be attached to a lower end of an electric power cable and suspended inside the combustion chamber for better control in igniting the fuel and water mixture in the compressed air and steam mixture creating the TECF. The TECF is discharged out the bottom of the combustion unit and into a permeable, hydrocarbon zone.
US07784532B2	Shunt tube flowpaths extending through swellable packers Shunt tube flowpaths extending through swellable packers. A well system includes a packer assembly including a base pipe and an annular seal element which is swellable in response to contact with a selected fluid, and a shunt tube flowpath extending through the seal element for delivery of a slurry in a gravel packing operation. A swellable packer assembly includes a base pipe; a swellable annular seal element having a shunt tube flowpath extending through a swellable material; and a valve connected to the flowpath and positioned within the swellable material. Another well system comprises a packer assembly including a base pipe and an annular seal element which is swellable in response to contact with a selected fluid; a shunt tube flowpath extending through a swellable material of the seal element; and a connection between the flowpath and a shunt tube assembly, the connection being positioned within the swellable material.
US07784529B2	Heat exchanger An evaporator includes a refrigerant inlet header section having a refrigerant inlet at a first end portion thereof and plural heat exchange tubes disposed at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction of the refrigerant inlet header section and connected at respective first end portions thereof to the refrigerant inlet header section. A flow-dividing control wall divides the refrigerant inlet header section interior into an upper space, into which a refrigerant flows through the refrigerant inlet, and a lower space, with which the heat exchange tubes communicate. A communication hole in the flow-dividing control wall at an end portion opposite the first end portion establishes communication between the spaces therethrough. A flow-division-adjusting hole communicating with the lower space formed at the first end portion of the refrigerant inlet header section allows the refrigerant to flow into the lower space therethrough without passing through the upper space.
US07784527B2	Continuous casting method of steel The present invention provides a continuous casting method of steel preventing alumina and other nonmetallic inclusions becoming causes of slivers and argon bubbles becoming causes of blowholes from being entrained and thereby enabling the production of a cast slab superior in surface and internal quality, that is, one giving an inside bore 21 of an immersion nozzle 21 a horizontal sectional shape of an elliptical shape or oblong shape with a length ratio DL/DS of that long axis DL and short axis DS of 1.2 to 3.8, making a direction of that long axis substantially parallel to a long side direction of the casting mold 3, and making the sliding direction of the sliding nozzle 1 a direction perpendicular to said long axis to supply the molten steel in the casting mold 3. Note that a ratio S1/S0 of a sectional area S1 at a smallest sectional area part 23 of the inside bore 21 and a sectional area S0 of a nozzle hole 11 of the sliding nozzle 1 is made 0.5 to 0.95
US07784519B2	Tyre fitting machine A tire fitting machine having a wheel mounting means 1 which is mounted rotatably about a vertical axis 5 and to which a wheel rim 6 is to be fixed when fitting or removing a tire, wherein the wheel rim 6 rests on a support surface 2 of the wheel mounting means 1, the support surface extending perpendicularly to the axis 6, wherein the support surface 2 is displaceable along the axis 5 and is fixable in a plurality of positions.
US07784518B2	Tool for making an illustrated card with paillettes A tool has a body having a blunt end and an adhesive end. The adhesive end has a fastener and an adhesive element. The fastener protrudes from the adhesive end of the body. The adhesive element is made of resin and fastened by the fastener. The paillettes can be adhered more easily and rapidly by the adhesive element than by a user's hand. Thus, using the tool of the present invention to make the illustrated card is convenient for the users.
US07784517B2	Coating film transfer tool In a coating film transfer tool having a supply reel a transfer head, a take-up reel mounted in a main casing, and a ratchet gear on one of the reels, a sliding body, which is slidable relative to the main casing, has a cover with an opening through which the transfer head can protrude for spot transfer, and a pawl arranged to drive the ratchet gear in a direction to feed tape past the transfer head when the main casing moves relative to the sliding body in a direction such that the transfer head is withdrawn to a protected position within the cover. The cover is movable to an open position for continuous transfer.
US07784516B2	Automatic nose strip bonding apparatus for face mask An automatic nose strip bonding apparatus for a face mask is disclosed, including a nose strip providing mechanism, a nose strip turnover mechanism, and a press-to-bond device. The nose strip providing mechanism drives a nose strip forward and carries out stamping operation on the nose strip, and applies a bonding agent to the nose strip. The nose strip turnover mechanism serves to turn over the nose strip that has already been applied with the bonding agent to allow the surface of the nose strip on which the bonding agent is applied to face a face mask. The press-to-bond device includes a first bonding device and a second bonding device to attach the nose strip to the face mask and to carry out a secondary bonding operation, respectively, to ensure firm bonding of the nose strip to the face mask.
US07784514B2	Glue wheel arrangement for a printer having a media feed assembly Provided is a glue wheel arrangement for a printer having an integral page binding arrangement. The glue wheel arrangement is configured to apply glue to an edge of a sheet of paper passing through the printer. The glue wheel arrangement includes a glue wheel and a partially hollow axle connected to the glue wheel, said axle having a rotating coupling for a glue supply hose from a glue cartridge of the printer. The arrangement also includes a housing assembly arranged on the wheel and configured to expose the wheel when urged towards the sheet. A media feed assembly feeds the sheet of paper from the printer past the glue wheel to the binding arrangement.
US07784511B2	Pneumatic tire having extension blocks A tire has a tread and a pair of opposing shoulders. In the first sidewall, a series of extension blocks creates a pair of concentric rings. In the second sidewall, a different configuration of extension blocks may be present. The second sidewall has alternating extension blocks where one of the blocks has a portion that is located radially inward of the other block.
US07784509B2	Pneumatic tire A pneumatic tire comprises a tread portion provided with axial grooves opened at a tread edge and a circumferential groove adjacent to the tread edge, wherein each of the axial grooves is provided between the circumferential groove and tread edge with a thin partition wall to prevent noise sound emission without deteriorating wet performance.
US07784508B2	Wear indicator for a tire A tire tread comprising a rolling surface and at least one wear indicator formed by at least one cavity which opens onto the rolling surface, wherein the geometrical shape of the trace of the cavity on the rolling surface changes as a function of the wear level of the tread and wherein the geometrical shape of said trace is an analogical expression of the tread's wear level.
US07784506B2	Rough hew planer Disclosed is a method and apparatus finishing the surface of a wood piece to appear rough hewn. The apparatus comprises a hand planer having a longitudinal direction, a rotatable cutter head having at least one planning blade and a bottom surface. The bottom surface has a convex curved profile longitudinally along the hand planer. The cutter head extends below the curved profile of the bottom surface. The method comprises simultaneously translating and rocking the hand planer on the bottom surface so as to intermittently engage the cutter head against a surface so as to form a plurality of spaced apart divots therein.
US07784504B2	Adapters for use with an anesthetic vaporizer Adapters are provided for establishing fluid communication between an anesthetic agent container and an anesthetic vaporizer having a fluid port. The adapter may be mountable on the vaporizer to cooperate with the spout of an anesthetic agent container or may be mountable on an anesthetic agent container to cooperate with the fluid port of an anesthetic vaporizer to provide a sealing and/or retaining relationship therebetween.
US07784503B2	Viscous material metering system and method A viscous material metering system comprises a cutting apparatus comprising a tensioning fork having a main body diverging into extending tines; a cutting wire tensioned between the tines of the fork; and a driving mechanism operatively connected to the tensioning fork to drive the fork and tensioned cutting wire; and a controller controllably connected to the driving mechanism and having a set of instructions to control the driving mechanism to drive the fork to cut a continuous viscous material into portions of a predetermined size or weight for metering to a viscous material compounding system. A viscous material metering method comprises determining a sequential portion of viscous material to be metered from a container to a viscous material compounding system; metering portions of the continuous viscous material to the compounding system by cutting the material substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of an elongated continuous viscous material feed expressed from the container; and controlling the cutting to meter the determined sequential portion.
US07784500B2	System and method for filling a seedcoat with a liquid to a selected level A fluid dispensing system includes a fluid dispensing pump interchangeably connected to a fluid dispensing pump manipulator that is capable of translating the fluid dispensing pump between two known positions along the Z-axis, and at least one open ended container, such as a seedcoat, disposed below the fluid dispensing pump for receiving fluid therefrom. The fluid dispensing system further includes a controller. The controller 30 sends control signals for automating the fluid dispensing process.
US07784494B2	Flow divider A flow divider includes a spool for distributing fluid from a supply flow path to priority and surplus flow paths. First and second surplus restrictions vary flow rate in accordance with the movement of the spool and restrict the flow rate to the surplus flow path respectively from first and second supply passages. The second surplus restriction is formed to restrict the flow rate in at least two steps. The spool includes a cross-sectional area changing portion located at a position corresponding to the second surplus restriction. Therefore, the circuit structure is prevented from becoming complicated and the fluid force acting as a spool urging force is suppressed.
US07784491B2	Cover on power steering reservoir assembly A reservoir assembly of a power steering system includes a reservoir tank defining a tank chamber for holding a power steering fluid and an opening fluidly connected to the tank chamber for allowing power steering fluid to be added to the tank chamber. A breathable cap covers the opening and limits passage of power steering fluid thereby. The breathable cap allows airflow between the tank chamber and ambient. A cover is disposed over the breathable cap for preventing contaminants from entering the tank chamber through the breathable cap. The cover includes a disc section and a skirt depending axially from the disc section. The disc section and skirt cover the breathable cap. Legs protrude radially inwardly from the skirt. The legs include a first leg and a second leg which extends radially inwardly a greater amount than the first leg.
US07784487B2	Fuel metering valve assembly including thermal compensation mechanism A metering valve assembly is provided for metering a fluid. The metering valve assembly includes a position sensor, metering valve, and a thermal compensation mechanism. The metering valve includes a valve housing having a flow passage therethrough, and a valve element movably mounted within the valve housing. The thermal compensation mechanism is coupled between the position sensor and the valve element and configured to adjust the displacement of the position sensor relative to the valve element as a function of fluid temperature.
US07784476B2	Portable conveyor cleaning assembly A portable conveyor cleaning assembly with adjustable first and second end assemblies selectively mountable on respective sides of different width conveyors. A carriage is movable reciprocally over the conveyor to direct a cleaning fluid onto the conveyor, with the degree of reciprocal movement being adjustable to suit a particular conveyor.
US07784469B2	Automatic machine for processing articles in the tobacco industry, and relative control method An automatic machine for processing articles in the tobacco industry, and relative control method; the automatic machine has a production line along which a number of materials are processed to produce the articles; a number of operating members located along the production line; a control unit for controlling data relating to operation of the automatic machine; and a user interface device connected to the control unit and having a memory device which stores data belonging to the following classes: error messages resulting in automatic stoppage of the automatic machine; report messages; operator-intervention-request messages; production counters; values of analog and digital internal control variables; position/speed signals; format-change requests; end-of-shift requests; and operating parameters of the automatic machine.
US07784462B2	Oxygen supply and distribution system for a passenger aircraft Aircraft passengers who require a therapeutic oxygen supply independently of the prevailing cabin pressure, as distinguished from an emergency oxygen supply that depends on an inadequate cabin pressure, can breath therapeutic oxygen and/or emergency oxygen depending on the situation, through the same therapeutic oxygen masks. For this purpose a control accessible to the crew is used to connect a therapeutic oxygen supply to the emergency oxygen distribution system of the aircraft, whereby the source of oxygen is used either partially for therapeutic purposes or fully for emergency purposes.
US07784460B2	Delivery devices A delivery device, in particular a breath-actuated nasal delivery device, for delivering substance, in particular one of a liquid, as a suspension or solution, or a powder containing a medicament, especially systemic or topical pharmaceuticals, or a vaccine to the nasal airway of a subject.
US07784458B2	Modular flue adapter system and method A modular flue adapter system and method is described to accommodate a conduit for exhaust between a firebox and a firebox flue, wherein the firebox is inserted into a firebox opening, by providing an offset distance and/or direction between the exhaust of the firebox and the firebox flue.
US07784456B2	Air-compressed bullet gun assembly An air-compressed bullet gun assembly with a length-reduced gun barrel is provided, including a barrel body, a bullet-firing device, a blocking element and a rear cover. The barrel body includes a hollow tube which further includes a 1st blocking flange and a 2nd blocking flange; the 2nd blocking flange divides the hollow tube into two connected parts: the 1st air chamber and the 2nd air chamber; the 1st air chamber includes a screw hole. The bullet firing device includes a 1st protruding flange, a 1st air-tight loop, a 2nd air-tight loop, a plurality of ventilators, and a guiding pole. The blocking element includes a locking hole, a 2nd protruding flange, and a 3rd air-tight loop. The rear cover includes a 5th air-tight loop.
US07784453B1	Draw mechanism for a crossbow A draw mechanism for a crossbow comprises a drive gear, coupling gear, retaining member, one-way rotary clutch, retainer, rotary drive member, tension member, and catch. The drive gear is coupled to the coupling gear. The retaining member and coupling gear are coaxially coupled by the one-way rotary clutch. The retainer releasably engages the retaining member. The coupling gear is coupled to the rotary drive member which is engaged with the tension member. The catch is connected to the tension member and retains a bowstring as the crossbow is drawn. Rotation of the coupling gear in one direction causes the rotary drive member to tension the tension member to move the catch to draw the crossbow. Engagement of the retainer with the retaining member retards rotation of the coupling gear in the other direction thereby retarding movement of the catch to “undraw” the crossbow. Release by the retainer allows movement of the catch to undraw the crossbow.
US07784451B2	Apparatus, system, and method for controlling exhaust emission using a pre-filter Various embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for improving the tracking bandwidth of an air handling system of an internal combustion engine. For example, one embodiment of an apparatus includes an intake charge module configured to determine a desired air intake flow rate into the combustion chamber based at least partially on a desired oxygen concentration in the combustion chamber. The apparatus also includes an EGR system module configured to determine a desired EGR gas flow rate into the combustion chamber based at least partially on the desired oxygen concentration in the combustion chamber. Additionally, the apparatus includes a pre-filter module configured to modify the desired air intake flow rate and the desired EGR gas flow rate based at least partially on predetermined transient response characteristics of the air handling system. The desired air intake flow rate is achievable by commanding a fresh air regulator to achieve the modified air intake flow rate and the desired EGR gas flow rate is achievable by commanding an EGR regulator to achieve the modified EGR gas flow rate.
US07784450B2	Exhaust-gas recirculation device for an internal combustion engine An exhaust-gas recirculation device includes a distributor element (14) driven corresponding to the rotational speed of the camshaft (11) of an internal combustion engine (1), wherein, via the distributor element (14), a fluidic connection can be established from an exhaust-gas inlet channel (13) to respectively one exhaust-gas outlet channel (16) of a plurality of exhaust-gas outlet channels (16) corresponding in number to the cylinders. Advantageously, apart from the distributor element (14), use can be made of a control element (22) which is movable via an actuator (47) and by which clearing of the fluidic connection between the outlet opening (21) of the distributor element (14) and the exhaust-gas outlet channels (16) of the exhaust gas recirculation device (9) can be shifted in comparison to the phase angle of the camshaft (11).
US07784445B2	Control unit for internal combustion engine There is proposed a control unit for an internal combustion engine, which comprises a boost circuit, a switching element, a current detecting resistor and a controller and is designed to be actuated such that the boost circuit is used to boost a power source voltage to create a boosted voltage and the controller is used to control the switching element so as to enable the boosted voltage to flow to the injector solenoid coil. This control unit is designed such that, when the boost circuit goes out of order, the injector solenoid coil is excited by making use of the power source voltage without using the boosted voltage and without creating a peak current to thereby generate a first holding current required for opening the injector and a second holding current required for retaining the opened state of the injector, the second holding current being lower in intensity than the first holding current.
US07784442B2	Turbocharged engine cylinder head internal cooling An engine cylinder head has an exhaust manifold cast in the cylinder head. A turbocharger with a turbine body is adapted to mount directly to an exhaust outlet mounting face of the exhaust manifold. A dual level water jacket within the cylinder head has separate coolant feeds for upper and lower cooling jackets. The cooling jackets extend above and below the exhaust outlet and are connected inward of the exhaust mounting face to reduce metal temperatures of the mounting face below those of the turbocharger exhaust inlet flange. Separate cores for the upper and lower jackets are connected at coolant inlet and outlet locations at opposite ends. Intermediate core print connectors form controlled flow passages between the upper and lower jackets and exhaust ports in the cylinder head and integrated manifold. The improved cooling in these areas lowers operating temperatures in the cylinder head and obviates the need for a separate exhaust manifold.
US07784438B2	Mounting module of oil control valve for tappet control in cylinder deactivation engine The present invention relates to a mounting module in which an oil control valve for tappet control is mounted in a cylinder deactivation engine. The mounting module of the invention is separately fabricated and coupled to the cylinder head and has various oil passages connecting the oil paths between the oil control valve and the cylinder head with each other and thereby the die structure for molding the cylinder head is simplified. Because of its separately fabricating process it is possible to design the part freely and in a small size and to reduce the cost of die, material, manufacturing and its weight as well. Furthermore, the number of related parts such as steel ball, taker plug, etc. and unnecessary portions in the shape are considerably reduced, thus providing an optimized structure and reducing the manufacturing cost as well as its weight.
US07784436B2	Two-cycle, opposed-piston internal combustion engine In a two-stroke, opposed-piston internal combustion engine with optimized cooling and no engine block, opposed pistons protrude from the bore during at least a portion of an operating cycle of the engine and are cooled by application of a liquid coolant to their interiors.
US07784434B2	Heat exchange element and heating system provided with such heat exchange element The invention relates to a heat exchange element intended for a central heating boiler, which heat exchange element is designed as a monocasting from substantially aluminum, the heat exchange element being provided with walls which bound a water-carrying channel, and with at least one wall which bounds at least one flue gas draft to which a burner can be connected, at least one wall which bounds the at least one flue gas draft being water-cooled in that it also forms a boundary of the water-carrying channel, while one said at least one water-cooled wall is provided with heat exchanging surface enlarging pins and/or fins which extend in the respective flue gas draft, wherein the cross-sectional surface of a said pin and/or fin is smaller than 25 mm2. The invention also relates to a central heating boiler provided with such a heat exchange element.
US07784433B2	Heat exchanger for cooling reaction gas A heat exchanger for cooling reaction gas, wherein the respective ends of heat exchanger tubes, through which the reaction gas flows, are inserted in a respective tube plate and are surrounded by a jacket, at the two ends of which are provided a respective end chamber that is partially delimited by one of the tube plates and serves for the supply and withdrawal of the reaction gas; water, as cooling agent, flows through the inner chamber of the heat exchanger that is surrounded by the jacket and that is divided by a partition, extending perpendicular to the heat exchanger tubes, which extend through it, into two partial chambers disposed one after the other in the direction of flow of the reaction gas, each partial chamber being provided with its own supply connectors and outlet connectors for the cooling agent; boiling water flows through the partial chamber that is disposed on the inlet side for reaction gas and that is connected via a supply line and withdrawal lines with a water/steam drum; feed water flows through the partial chamber that is disposed on the outlet side for the reaction gas and that is connected via a withdrawal line with the water/steam drum. The partition between the two partial chambers permits the passage of the cooling agent that flows in the inner chamber of the heat exchanger.
US07784429B2	Contoured specimen holder for imaging machines A low cost specimen holder for accurately positioning an animal or other specimen in an imaging machine is constructed from two thin sheets of formed plastic. Each sheet can be formed with a half cavity corresponding to the size and shape of a rodent or other laboratory animal or specimen. To minimize diffraction of imaging beams, one of the sheets can be formed to accommodate the entire specimen, and the other sheet can be substantially planar. The two sheets may be snap-fit or press-fit together to closely hold or encapsulate a specimen with the resulting cavity.
US07784426B2	Plasma reactor for the treatment of large size substrates A radiofrequency plasma reactor with first and second spaced electrodes has a concave surface facing a substrate supporting surface. A process area between the electrodes has a gas inlet for a process gas. A radiofrequency generator for frequencies greater than 13.56 MHz is connected to an electrode for generating a plasma discharge in and a gas outlet evacuates process gas. A dielectric layer has a convex surface engaging the concave electrode surface and an opposite planar surface. The substrate supporting surface receives a substrate of at least 0.7 m and defines a boundary of the process area to be exposed to the plasma. The dielectric layer is electrically in series with the substrate and plasma discharge and has capacitance per unit surface values which are not uniform for a distribution profile to compensate process non-uniformity along the working surface.
US07784416B2	Seed firming assembly and method for agricultural seeders and mounting system therefor A seed firming assembly and method for agricultural seeders includes a large diameter seed-firming wheel for firming seeds into soil at the bottom of a furrow. The seed-firming wheel is located immediately behind a furrow opener and a seed guide. The seed-firming wheel is rotatably supported by an attaching arm, which is pivotally attached to a planter subframe at a location behind the seed-firming wheel so as to push the seed-firming wheel in a forward direction during operation. The attaching arm has a forward portion on which the seed-firming wheel is rotatably supported, a rearward portion on which an extension spring is attached for imparting a downward force on the seed-firming wheel during operation, and a horizontal transverse axis of rotation located between the forward and rearward portions. An adjustment mechanism is provided for adjusting the downward force imparted on the seed-firming wheel by the spring.
US07784410B2	Constant contact side bearing assembly for a railcar A constant contact side bearing assembly for a railcar having a bolster with an upper surface and a walled receptacle upstanding from the upper surface of the bolster. An inner surface of the walled receptacle defines an open-top cavity wherein the side bearing assembly is accommodated. The constant contact side bearing assembly includes a spring and a base. The side bearing assembly base is configured to loosely fit within the walled receptacle and a gap is defined between an outer surface of the side bearing assembly base and the inner surface of the walled receptacle. A railcar engaging surface portion on a friction member is biased by the spring against an underside of the railcar. An adapter is configured to fit between the side bearing assembly base and the walled receptacle to, at least partially, fill the gap between the side bearing assembly base and the interior surface of the walled receptacle thereby positively positioning, both laterally and longitudinally, the side bearing assembly while reducing horizontal shifting movements side bearing assembly relative to the bolster to optimize performance of the side bearing assembly.
US07784408B2	Ride A ride in particular for amusement parks, comprising: a drive track, comprising a guide device (3) for guiding at least one vehicle (2) along said guide device (3) in a movement direction (v); at least one vehicle (2), comprising a normal vector (n), fixated relative to the vehicle (2) and oriented perpendicular to the movement direction (v); and a drive pattern (1), comprising at least a first track section (5, 6), comprising an incline/decline, and a second track section (8, 9), comprising an incline/decline, comprising a prefix, which is inverse to the prefix of the incline/decline of the first track section (6, 7), wherein the first track section (6, 7) and the second track section (8, 9) are connected amongst one another, forming at least a partial section of a loop, wherein the guide device (3) is configured, so that the normal vector (n) in the first track section (6, 7) is rotated from an orientation to the outside or to the inside with reference to the loop at the entry into the first track section (6, 7) through a rotation of the normal vector (n) about an axis parallel to the movement direction (v) into an orientation to the inside or the outside, and the normal vector (n) in the second track section (8, 9) is rotated from the orientation to the inside or to the outside back to an orientation to the outside or to the inside, wherein the guide device (3) is furthermore configured, so that the normal vector (n) of the vehicle (2), when passing through the drive pattern (1), is not oriented upward, so that the vehicle does not assume an overhead position at any location in the drive pattern (1).
US07784403B2	Optically doped energetic igniter charge The invention relates to an energetic igniter charge consisting of a mixture of at least one secondary explosive and an optical doping material in powder form. In accordance with the invention, the optical doping material is a metal. The energetic igniter charge can be used in a detonator as well as in an igniter.
US07784396B2	Hydraulic sealing assembly for a beverage machine brewing head This invention uses a hydraulic system to seal the brew chamber of a coffee maker. The sealing mechanism consists of a heating part, sealing part and slider drawer. The heating part provides the hot water and forms a chamber that allows the piston seal to expand for sealing. The slide drawer is the region where the coffee is extracted and the crema is created. The claimed invention differs from that previously known in the art in that it does not employ a mechanical locking system but rather a hydraulic system for locking. This results in a tighter and more secure lock fit of the brew chamber than previously has been known in the art. In addition, because a hydraulic system for locking is used, locking of the brew chamber is accomplished without manual force.
US07784394B2	Butt joining method A butt joining method is provided that is capable of joining together two members with high strength and high accuracy by utilizing plastic deformation. A bolt-shaped member having a female part at one end thereof and a piston rod having three annular grooves on a forward end part (male part) fittable to the female part are butted against each other with the female and male parts being fitted to each other. In this state, the side wall of the female part is radially pushed into the annular grooves on the piston rod by mechanical clinching technique. At this time, the pushing process is performed so that clinch portions formed by the pushing process are staggered between mutually adjacent ones of the annular grooves, thereby ensuring the desired joining strength and suppressing the elongation of the material, and thus preventing opening of the butt joint between the bolt-shaped member and the piston rod.
US07784393B2	Drive unit with an interior drive unit and an exterior drive unit A drive unit with a radial interior drive element and a radial exterior drive element as well as a free-wheel arranged between the interior drive element and the exterior drive element. The interior drive element and the exterior drive element are axially displaceable in reference to each other.
US07784391B2	Arrangement for controlling a hydraulically driven motor The present invention relates to an arrangement for controlling a hydraulically driven motor, forming part of a hydraulic system in which hydraulic fluid under pressure forms a main flow through a main duct in which the motor is connected. The motor drives a varying load, and one or more valves (7) are adapted for controlling the hydraulic fluid flow through the motor on the one hand during operation and on the other hand for starting and stopping of the motor. One of the valves consists of a flow control valve (7) which is connected in the main duct (1) downstream of the outlet of the motor, and the flow control valve (7) is integrated with the motor housing (50).
US07784385B2	Splitter for circular table saw A splitter for installation behind a rotating blade of a table saw to prevent contact between the kerf of a work piece and the upwardly moving rear portion of the saw blade. The splitter is indexed from the side of an actual kerf rather than from a side of the saw blade. In this manner, variations in kerf width resulting from variations in blade width and vibration of the saw blade are accommodated. Splitters having work piece contacting surfaces with incremental amounts of offset relative to the side of the kerf may be selected to provide a desired degree of interference and resulting force between the splitter and the work piece.
US07784384B2	Method of making a power transmission belt/belt sleeve and a power transmission belt A method of making a power transmission belt/belt sleeve by bias cutting sides thereof using a cutter. A belt/belt sleeve preform is trained around at least two spaced shafts and driven as the sides are reconfigured by the cutter. The cutter may reside within a cutting space bounded by an inner circumference of the traveling belt/belt sleeve preform. The belt/belt sleeve preform has a starting shape wherein spaced sides thereof are parallel to each other. Parts of the sides may be maintained parallel after the bias cutting is performed. A power transmission belt with bias cut side surfaces is also contemplated.
US07784382B2	Adjustable wrench An adjustable wrench includes a body with a first jaw fixed to the body, and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw. A lever mechanism is coupled to the body and the second jaw to effect motion of the second jaw relative to the first jaw. The wrench also includes a locking mechanism having a free state in which the first and second jaws move relative to each other, and a locking state in which the first and second jaws are locked from movement away from each other. The locking mechanism changes from the free state to the locking state after an object is gripped between the first and second jaws. The locking mechanism includes a pawl coupled with the lever mechanism, the pawl being arranged to move linearly into engagement with the body when the locking mechanism changes from the free state to the locking state.
US07784379B2	Cover for machine tool guide structures In a cover arrangement for a machine tool for covering guide and drive structures, comprising a pleated wall arrangement which can be expanded and compressed upon movement of a carriage between which and a machine wall it is connected. The pleated wall structures is provided with armor lamellas which are anchored to the pleat sections of the wall structures and over-lap for covering the pleated wall structure which is movably supported on guide tracks which are disposed in planes extending at an obtuse angle facilitating installation and removal of the cover arrangement.
US07784377B2	Accelerator pedal system An accelerator pedal system that controls a reaction force of an accelerator pedal in a case that a vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined speed includes: a vehicle speed sensor; an accelerator pedal connected to a rod having a predetermined shape; a switch that generates a signal corresponding to at least one predetermined speed limit and a selected mode among a plurality of predetermined modes; an engine management system that receives signals from the vehicle speed sensor and the switch; an accelerator pedal position sensor that detects an operating position of the accelerator pedal and generates a corresponding signal; a pedal control unit that receives a vehicle speed signal and a switch signal from the engine management system, and outputs a control signal when a vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit; and a reaction device that is disposed to an upper portion of the accelerator pedal, and that, in response to the control signal of the pedal control unit, generates a reaction force depending on the selected mode, and applies the generated reaction force to the accelerator pedal. By the accelerator pedal system of the present invention a driver can drive a car with more safety.
US07784373B2	Load sensing drive force transmission device Rotational motion of a male screw member is converted to linear motion of a female screw member that is screw engaged with the male screw member, thereby causing movement of a rod member for clamping an object. When a load from the object becomes larger than a predetermined value, and exceeds the frictional force of a viscous material and a friction plate, the female screw member is gradually turned and clamping continues while movement of the rod member is decelerated.
US07784370B2	Powdery/granular material flowability evaluation apparatus and method A powdery/granular material flowability evaluation apparatus and a powdery/granular material flowability evaluation method are provided to evaluate the flowability of a powdery/granular material in a dynamic state of the powdery/granular material. The powdery/granular material flowability evaluation apparatus (A) has a hopper (111) for storing a powdery/granular material to be measured, a vertical tube (11) having a flow-in port (1121) connected with a discharge port (1112) of the hopper (111) through which the powdery/granular material is discharged, a vibrator (2) for giving vibration to the tube (11), a laser vibrometer (3) for measuring the amplitude of the tube (11), an electric balance (4) for measuring the weight of the powdery/granular material fallen through the tube 11 from the hopper (111), and an evaluation value calculating section (512) for calculating an evaluation value evaluating the flowability of the powdery/granular material based on the measured amplitude and weight.
US07784368B2	In-line pipe inspection tool An in-line pipe inspection tool has one or more inspection platforms (28, 30) which are connected to an elongate wheeled trolley by link arms (20 to 26). The trolley unit (10, 12) has drive means for driving the point of connection of the first link arm (20, 22) to the trolley (10) relative to the point of connection of the second link arm (24, 26) to the trolley (12), thereby to move the inspection platforms (28, 30) in a direction perpendicular to the direction of elongation of the trolley (10, 12). Thus the inspection platforms (28, 30) are movable which is relative to the trolley (10, 12) to permit the tool to be adapted to pipelines of different diameters. Moreover, the platforms (28, 30) preferably have permanent magnets which contain a rotatable magnet. The rotatable magnet permits the net magnetic field generated by the platform to be varied.
US07784365B2	Short stroke magnetic position sensor, in particular for measuring a steering column twist A position sensor, which can detect a steering column twist of a first magnetic rotoric structure including a plurality of radially oriented magnets and a second statoric structure including two concentric gear rings extended by radially oriented teeth. The rotoric structure is substantially disc-shaped and includes a ferromagnetic head supporting the plurality of magnets, the statoric structures are provided with interleaving teeth and the position sensor includes a third collector structure including two flow closing parts, one of which is fixed, and which define at least one air gap in which at least one magnetosensitive element is arranged.
US07784362B2	Two dimensional load distribution center position detection sensor and two dimensional load distribution center position detection device For manufacturing a sensor covering a free-form surface, detection elements in which the electric resistance between a first electrode and a second electrode varies when a load is acted on, and cables 12 connecting the adjoining detection elements are provided. Each cable 12 connects a first electrode 21 of a first detection element 11-(i, j) to a first electrode 21 of a second detection element 11-(i+1, j) via first resistances 32-1 to 32-4, and connects a second electrode 22 of the first detection element 11-(i, j) to a second electrode of the second detection element 11-(i+1, j) via second resistances 32-5 to 32-8. The cables 12 can be deformed. The two dimensional load distribution center position detection sensor 2 can cover a free-formed surface. This sensor is easy to manufacture because an elaborate sheet-shaped resistor is not needed.
US07784360B2	Correcting for two-phase flow in a digital flowmeter A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable conduit, and a driver connected to the conduit that is operable to impart motion to the conduit. A sensor is connected to the conduit and is operable to sense the motion of the conduit and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to detect a single-phase flow condition and process the sensor signal using a first process during the single-phase flow condition to generate a validated mass-flow measurement. The controller is also operable to detect a two-phase flow condition and process the sensor signal using a second process during the two-phase flow condition to generate the validated mass-flow measurement.
US07784358B2	Flow metering device for a plurality of fluid carriers A method and apparatus for determining flow in an aspirated particle detector system, includes a plurality of carriers in fluid communication with a particle detector, a flow rate detector in at least one of the carriers that senses a signal transmitted between a first and a second signal transceiver, wherein the first transceiver transceives signals in at least two of the carriers.
US07784357B2	Creep tester for precision load control with weight A creep tester for a precise and accurate creep test includes a movable actuator capable of loading corresponding to change in length of a specimen, a cam actuator operated in association with the movable actuator, and a self weight actuator. The movable actuator includes upper and lower spherical adjusting seats to hold upper and lower portions of the specimen, a spring disposed on the upper spherical adjusting seat to correspond to a minute deformation of the specimen, upper and lower movable tables respectively contacting the spring and the lower spherical adjusting seat, a load cell and a stationary table disposed on the upper movable table, and a movable loading table disposed below the lower movable table to apply a predetermined load to the specimen. The creep tester can perform a precise creep test by continuously applying a constant load without supplementation of hydraulic pressure.
US07784356B2	Inspection systems and methods for multi-segment products Inspection systems and methods for their use comprise: a movable carrier with spaced receptacles, each sized to accept a sample; a first pin positioned proximate to the movable carrier and connected to a first movable member capable of reciprocally moving the first pin alternately into and out of contact with a first end of a sample disposed in one of the spaced receptacles; a second pin positioned proximate to the movable carrier and connected to a second movable member capable of reciprocally moving the second pin alternately into and out of contact with a second end of the sample disposed in the one of the spaced receptacles; a measurement sensor capable of determining a value associated with the sample disposed in the one of the spaced receptacles; and an evaluation device in communication with the measurement sensor for receiving the value, the evaluation device providing a comparison between the value and a predetermined value.
US07784353B1	Sanitary diaphragm pressure gauge adapter An adapter fits a diaphragm-type sanitary pressure gauge onto a flanged tubular stub of a sanitary conduit. A cylinder has a lower ring flange that mates with the flange of the tubular stub and an upper flange that mates with the diaphragm mounting foot of the pressure gauge. These are held together with tri-clamps, with suitable sealing glands. The interior of the cylinder is two-tiered, with a larger diameter portion above, a smaller diameter portion below, and an annular shelf or step between. A piston with a larger diameter upper portion and smaller diameter lower portion rides in the cylinder, with a seal ring in the lower portion. A hard rubber pad on the top of the piston contacts the diaphragm of the pressure gauge to transmit fluid pressure from the sanitary conduit to the gauge. A small leak detection hole through the cylinder above the seal ring reveals any leakage.
US07784350B2	Downhole transducer with adjacent heater An apparatus comprising a downhole measurement tool, a transducer coupled to the measurement tool, the transducer having a body with an outer surface, and a heater disposed adjacent the outer surface to conduct heat from the heater to the outer surface.
US07784345B2	Device and method for combined testing of gears A device (10) for measuring the running behavior of a gear pair having a rolling device (12) which comprises one spindle (15, 16) per gear (13, 14) and has at least one drive (17; 18) for driving one of the gears (13, 14). Furthermore, a structure-borne noise sensor (20), a sequence controller (30), and a speed sensor system (23, 24) are provided. The sequence controller (30) is designed in such way that a combined test of the gear pair may be performed, in which, in a first search run, a specific installation position is ascertained using structure-borne noise testing and subsequently a single-flank working test is performed at the specific installation position.
US07784343B2	Gravity gradiometer A gravity gradiometer is disclosed which has a sensor in the form of bars (41 and 42) which are supported on a mounting (5) which has a first mount section (10) and a second mount section (20). A first flexure web (33) pivotally couples the first and second mount sections about a first axis. The second mount has a first part (25), a second part (26) and a third part (27). The parts (25 and 26) are connected by a second flexure web (37) and the parts (26 and 27) are connected by a third flexure web (35). The bars (41 and 42) are located in housings (45 and 47) and form a monolithic structure with the housings (45 and 47) respectively. The housings (45 and 47) are connected to opposite sides of the second mount section 20. The bars (41 and 42) are connected to their respective housings by flexure webs (59). Transducers (71) are located in proximity to the bars for detecting movement of the bars to in turn enable the gravitational gradient tensor to be measured.
US07784340B2	Force gradient using a non-contact proximity sensor An improved design for a force gradient using a proximity sensor is disclosed. A force gradient comprises a shaft having a first end and a second end. The switch includes a spring contained between the first end and the second end and a non-contact proximity sensor mounted on the second end. The spring has a first position and is compressed to a second position so that the non-contact proximity sensor signals an AFCS to change state.
US07784337B2	Sensor of tire pressure monitoring system A tire pressure monitoring system sensor includes a body provided with an air inlet that provides fluid communication between the interior of the body and the interior of a tire. A pressure plate slides within the interior of the body by pressure in the tire, in a direction away from the air inlet. A spring biases the pressure plate toward the air inlet. Several sensors are attached to the body, each configured to generate a signal indicative of proximity of the pressure plate. The sensor may further include an air supply valve to supply air to the tire, connected to the body. The body may define an air supply passage through which the air supplied from the air supply valve is supplied to the tire through the air inlet. Three sensors may be provided: one indicative of excessive pressure, one indicative of appropriate pressure, and one indicative of insufficient pressure.
US07784334B2	Camber angle optimization for a biaxial wheel test machine A method for controlling a biaxial wheel test machine used for simulating loads experienced by a test wheel under actual driving conditions and for obtaining an accurate determination of wheel camber angle.
US07784333B2	Measurement control device and measurement control method An approach controller (234) of a coordinate measuring instrument enables a position control loop (RP) and drives an actuator (133) so that a force sensor (1) is brought to a close position under a position control. When recognizing that the force sensor (1) reaches the close position, a contact controller (235) controls a switch (227) to enable a force control loop (RF) and drives the actuator (133) to bring the force sensor (1) into contact with a workpiece under a force control.
US07784329B2	Piezo-rheometric measuring cell and corresponding piezo-rheometer The invention relates to a piezo-rheometric measuring cell for shear or compression measurement, essentially comprising two sample holder plates, with the sample for analysis between the same in solid, liquid or intermediate form, piezoelectric ceramic elements on the faces of the plates opposite to the faces in contact with the sample and a construction forming the housing and compressing the arrangement of plates and ceramic elements, one or more ceramics called emitter, being connected to one of the two plates or the emitter plate and subjecting the same to shear or compression vibrations by means of an excitation signal and one or more ceramics, called receiver, being connected to the other plate or receiver plate and converting the forces to which the same is subject into a measured signal. The cell is characterized in that the emitter and receiver cell(s) are arranged such that the respective polarizations of the emitter ceramic (4) and the receiver ceramic (4′), or the respective resultant polarizations of the emitter ceramics (4) and the receiver ceramics (4′) are parallel and in the same direction. Said cell (1) is preferably portable and permits measurements with variation in temperature and/or pressure.
US07784324B2	Workpiece gripper arrangement for automatic tool change operations A workpiece gripper arrangement for the automatization of presses, including a transfer arrangement for transferring components between workstations, the transfer arrangement includes a girder or carrier with gripper means for holding the components and the gripper means is supported via coupling parts of which one is connected to the girder and the other to the gripper means and a mechanical locking structure is provided which is operable by relative movement of the coupling arrangement with respect to a support frame on which the gripper means can be deposited.
US07784321B2	Device for adapting working rolls to a rolling line The invention relates to a device for adapting working rolls, in particular of four-high stands, to a rolling line with at least one pair of wedges (1, 1′) in a region between parallel, spaced from each other, rolling mill stands (2, 2′), which are displaceable along a horizontal slideway relative to the stands (2, 2′) by toggle lever adjusting means. To this end, the wedges (1, 1′) of the wedge pair are connected with each other at a fixed distance from each other, and for their displacement an arrangement of two toggle levers (4, 5) is provided of which one lever (4) is supported on one wedge (1) with at least one articulated joint (6) and another lever (5) is supported on an opposite stand (2′) also with at least one articulated joint, and both levers (4, 5) are connected with each other by a longitudinally adjustable toggle joint (7).
US07784316B2	Method for the insertion of machine units into a production line The invention relates to a method for assembling and/or starting machine units in installations, such as machine beds (1) and/or roll stands (2), e.g. in an existing production line of a hot-rolling mill. In order to minimize especially the downtimes during assembly, the machine bed (1) is prefabricated and the required or cooperating machine units are prefabricated and preassembled or assembled on site next to the production line (3), whereupon said machine units are inserted into the production line (3) as a complete structural unit including the bed block (1) and allocated driving members, control elements, fastening elements or similar, pipes and cables required for operation, and additional pieces of equipment.
US07784304B2	Non-slip ice bag device and method for using same to treat patients Non-slip, non-constrictive, self-adhesive ice bag device for use with confined patients that comprises a flexible, preferably water-impermeable outer cover with an open end that is sealable with a leak-proof closure means, said cover having a layer of adhesive to temporarily attach said cover, when it is filled with the cooling medium, or one or more cooling packs containing the cooling medium, to the inside or the outside of a patient-care fabric that is arranged to be in close contact with an injured area of the patient, such that said cooling medium is then in close contact with said injured area, without slippage, and without the need for a potentially constrictive strapping and/or wrapping means.
US07784300B2	Refrigerator This invention provides a refrigerator using a gaseous working fluid such as air and based upon the well-developed structure of reciprocating compressors or rotating engines. The invention combines the compression functionality of a compressor and the expansion functionality of a turbine in an air cycle machine into a single refrigeration unit having a simple mechanical structure, and provides a significantly increased heat removal time period before the expansion stroke to reduce the temperature of the working fluid under a substantially constant volume without increasing the number of strokes per discharge in a cycle. Moreover, the need of using a man-made chemical as the working fluid is eliminated.
US07784292B2	Ice level detection structure for ice makers An ice level detection structure for ice makers is located on an ice maker to detect the ice level of ice cubes actually stored in an ice trough. It includes a detection rack located above the ice trough. The ice maker has a motor and a transmission means to transmit the detection rack. Through mechanical transmission the detection rack can accurately judge the ice level of the ice cubes actually stored in the ice trough.
US07784288B2	Methods and systems of variable extraction for compressor protection A method of protecting a turbine compressor of a gas turbine engine that is part of an integrated gasification combined-cycle power generation system that includes an air separation unit that may include the steps of: (1) extracting an amount of compressed air that is compressed by the turbine compressor; (2) supplying the extracted amount of compressed air to the air separation unit; and (3) varying the amount of compressed air extracted from the turbine compressor based upon a desired compressor pressure ratio across the turbine compressor. The method further may include the step of supplying the air separation unit with a supply of compressed air from a main air compressor. The amount of compressed air supplied to the air separation unit by the main air compressor may be varied based upon the amount of compressed air extracted from the turbine compressor.
US07784286B2	Method and apparatus for achieving power augmentation in gas turbines using wet compression A gas turbine unit as well as a method for operating a gas turbine with high-pressure turbine and a low-pressure turbine unit are disclosed. A very quick and at the same time easily controllable augmentation or reduction of the shaft power of the gas turbine unit can be achieved by providing at least one liquid droplet injection device on the upstream side of said compressor for injecting liquid into the stream of intake air in order to increase the shaft power generated by the gas turbine unit. The amount of water mass flow corresponding to the desired increase or decrease of shaft power output of the gas turbine unit is added or reduced in the form of liquid droplets in a substantially stepless manner and immediately within a time interval that is determined by the design characteristics of the liquid droplet injection device.
US07784283B2	Sound-absorbing exhaust nozzle center plug A sound-absorbing exhaust nozzle center plug for an aircraft gas turbine engine can include an outer skin and at least one forward cavity within the outer skin. At least one aft cavity can be located within the outer skin and substantially aft of the forward cavity. A perforated wall including a plurality of first openings can be disposed between the forward and aft cavities. The outer skin can include a second plurality of openings providing an acoustic pathway through the outer skin and into the forward cavity. The forward and aft cavities can be configured to absorb and dissipate relatively low-frequency sound energy emitted from an aircraft gas turbine engine's combustor.
US07784281B2	Multi-cylinder engine fuel control method, engine fuel injection amount control method and engine operation state discrimination method using the same, propulsion apparatus for multiple engines, and fuel injection control method during crash astern in marine engine with reduction and reversal device A propulsion apparatus for synchronizing the revolution speeds of a plurality of engines, each engine having a screw propeller shaft. A single regulator lever synchronously adjusts a revolution speed of the propeller shafts of the engines. When an output rpm of one of the engines has dropped, a control means lowers the revolution speed of the propeller shafts of the remaining engines to a revolution speed which is synchronized to the revolution speed of the propeller shaft of the engine whose rpm has dropped. Synchronization of revolution speeds of the remaining engines with the engine having reduced output rpm is terminated if the output rpm of that engine falls below a predetermined threshold.
US07784280B2	Engine reversing and timing control mechanism in a heat regenerative engine In an engine having at least one cylinder with a reciprocating piston and a connecting rod for driving rotation of a crank disk and a crankshaft, a cam sleeve is moved along the crankshaft in response to a change in engine speed. The cam sleeve is coupled to a cam ring that moves with the cam sleeve and in a spiraling motion about the longitudinal axis of the crankshaft. A follower engages an outer face of the cam ring and is movable against a push rod that opens an injector valve. The follower is structured and disposed to move in response to contact with a lobe on the outer face of the cam ring to urge the push rod against the injector valve. The follower changes position on the cam ring as the cam ring is moved in the spiraling motion, causing the follower to be exposed to a progressive change in profile of the lobe, resulting in a varying degree of movement of the follower to thereby control timing and duration of momentary opening of the injector valve and injection of pressurized steam into the cylinder.
US07784266B2	Methods and systems for supplying air to a vehicle A method of supplying air to a vehicle is provided, wherein the method includes modulating a flow of air from between a fan assembly of a turbofan engine and a high pressure compressor of the turbofan engine with a core driven fan stage coupled in parallel to the high pressure compressor. The method also includes channeling the air from the core driven fan stage to the vehicle.
US07784262B2	Exhaust gas guide of a gas turbine and method for mixing the exhaust gas of the gas turbine The present invention relates to an exhaust gas guide of a gas turbine, which is situated between the gas turbine and a downstream waste heat boiler or a downstream gas diverter and which comprises a flow channel which has a cross-section expanding in at least some areas in the main flow direction, having installed surfaces influencing the flow. In order to achieve a more compact implementation of the exhaust gas guide and simultaneously avoid or reduce pressure losses, the installed surfaces are implemented as a swirl device generating a leading edge swirl, which is situated in the diverging area of the flow channel and is implemented to distribute the exhaust gas flow uniformly over the flow cross-sectional area upon entry into the waste heat boiler or the gas diverter. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for mixing the exhaust gas of a gas turbine with hot exhaust gas streams generated in an auxiliary firing of at least one burner. This thorough mixing is achieved by generating at least one leading edge swirl system in the flow channel.
US07784260B2	Shaft coupling A shaft coupling device to couple first and second shafts, said device comprising a fluid coupling having a first portion attached to the first shaft and a second portion attached to the second shaft wherein the device further comprises engagement means operable to switch the device between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the engaged position having each of the first and second shafts engaged with its respective portion of the fluid coupling and the disengaged position having at least one of the first and second shafts disengaged from its respective portion of the fluid coupling.
US07784258B2	Rope-like structure A rope-like structure, such as a core-spun rope, a cord or a rope, disclosed wherein the individual fibers, threads, strands and/or cords are provided in the form of longitudinal fibers of a longitudinal fiber structure which are joined to another fiber which extends in a substantially crosswise manner or at any particular angle in relation to the longitudinal fibers, such that the longitudinal fibers of the longitudinal fiber structure are mutually non-slip and essentially cannot move backwards in relation to each other, wherein the other fibers are untied, at least on one occasion, in relation to the longitudinal fibers and the latter are thus retained thereby.
US07784251B2	Crown-like twist-off closure A closure cap that is particularly suited for use with plastic containers in packaging malt based beverages such as beer and ale includes an upper portion and a generally cylindrical sidewall that depends downwardly from the upper portion. The cylindrical sidewall defines a threaded inner surface, which permits the closure cap to be threaded onto a threaded finish portion of a container. Most advantageously, the outer surface of the cylindrical sidewall is stylized to resemble a conventional crown closure. In the disclosed embodiment this is accomplished by molding a plurality of fluted ribs into the outer surface of the cylindrical sidewall. A method of packaging a beverage and a packaging assembly is also disclosed.
US07784250B2	Method of forming childproof blister pack A blister pack for dispensing pills that is childproof yet senior-friendly. The blister pack includes a substantially tear-resistant housing that encloses one or more blisters contained on a blister sheet and surrounded by criss-cross grain material to provide cut or tear resistance in multiple directions. In one embodiment, the cavities of the blisters are positioned such that the pills are aligned at an angle with respect to the corresponding dispensing slots on the housing in their normal position. The blisters are detachably attached to a zipper strip on the blister sheet to prevent undesired rotation of the blisters. Upon removal of the zipper strip, the blisters may be twisted until their pills are substantially aligned with their respective dispensing slot. The blisters may then be depressed to remove the pills from the cavities of the blisters by pushing the pills through the foil sheet that covers the slots. In another embodiment, the blisters must be released and slid within a channel to align the pill with the dispensing slot to be released.
US07784248B2	Method in hot filling of foods in a packaging container, as well as an apparatus therefor A method involving the hot fill of foods in packaging containers constructed from a paperboard laminate comprises the food being filled in the packaging container with at least one component at a temperature of at least 80°, but below 100°, whereafter the packaging containers are closed and sealed and the packaging containers with their food contents are thereafter held hot during a predetermined period of time by contact with a heat holding medium at a temperature of at least 80°, but below 100°. The heat holding medium is present substantially in gas and/or vapour phase. An apparatus involving the hot fill of foods is also disclosed.
US07784244B2	High speed automated filling of solid pharmaceutical product packaging via a conveyor system Systems and methods for providing individualized solid pharmaceutical product packaging solutions preferably utilize a plurality of filling stations preferably arranged proximate to a conveyor system. Each of the filling stations may be embodied as a version of a conventional flood fill type mechanism wherein a hopper is used to store a large number of a single type of solid pharmaceutical products. The filling stations preferably incorporate transition blocks and/or row or column transfer gates.
US07784240B2	Modular track system for exterior decorative trim A modular exterior decorative track molding assembly including a securing track having a base section including a first channel portion, and a securing section including a second channel portion; the securing section having securing lips and a narrowed width relative to the base section; a trim module having a support rail carrying a decorative trim element received in the securing track; the support rail having a complementary shape to the base section and the securing section and including retaining channels receiving the securing lips of the securing track to resist separation between the securing track and the support rail; and, a trim element base included in the support rail carrying a decorative trim element and disposed between the retaining channels, wherein the trim element base extends through a trim module opening of the securing track.
US07784239B2	Closure frame corner joint A closure frame includes at least one end rail, at least one side rail and a corner joint between ends of the corner and side rails. The corner joint includes a rail insert secured within a first of the rails. A threaded fastener is secured against rotation within the insert and extends from an open end of the first rail into a second of the rails. A nut is disposed within the second rail in threaded engagement with the end of the fastener and clamps the second rail against the open end of the first rail. The corner joint preferably is a butt joint, and a pair of rail inserts preferably are disposed within the end of the first rail so that a pair of threaded fasteners extend into the second rail and are engaged by associated nuts in the second rail. A washer plate preferably is disposed in the second rail beneath the nuts, and a gasket preferably is disposed between the second rail and the open end of the first rail to seal the corner joint.
US07784235B2	Load bearing construction element, in particular for manufacturing building floors, and floor structure incorporating such element A composite construction element (2) particularly useful for manufacturing building floors, comprises: a) an elongated body (3) made of expanded plastic material, provided with at least one longitudinal channel (4) open on the upper side for receiving a concrete casting (5); b) a reinforcement metal structure (11) of the casting (5), housed in the longitudinal channel (4), associated to the elongated body (3) and having opposite free ends (12) protruding from longitudinally opposite parts of the elongated body (3) for a portion of predetermined length. Advantageously, the composite construction element (2) possesses optimum load bearing characteristics, lightness and flexibility of use.
US07784233B2	Molding assembly, modular molding system, and methods for using the same There is provided at least one molding segment in a modular molding kit or system. The molding segment comprises a rearward attachment and an alignment surface that define an angle there between. Placing the rearward attachment side against a wall and placing the alignment surface proximate to a ceiling thereby forms an alignment gap between the alignment surface and the ceiling. The molding segment optionally includes an alignment wedge, and possibly a compressible lip, to cover the alignment gap to adapt to non-planar surfaces and thereby produce the appearance of a unitary molding piece that is mounted flush to both the wall and the adjacent ceiling. One embodiment further includes an integrated covering segment extending from and conjoined to a side edge of a forward decorative surface. The integrated covering segment is adapted to cover a seam formed between the forward decorative surface and a second molding piece mounted adjacent to the forward decorative surface.
US07784230B2	Solid wood block Block made of solid wood or pressboard that is used in, construction on the same principle as masonry blocks by staggered stacking. It is provided with two flange on its upper portion, two grooves on its lower portion, and its end assembly is produced by using splined tongue and groove joints. Two countersunk holes are on its upper portion and in the two ends in a symmetrical way. These pilot holes allow the passage of a screw or a metal point so as to link the block to the initial support or to the lower block. The assembly of the right-angle quoins makes it necessary to grind flanges over the portion of assembly only. These blocks are used in the field of construction of buildings. They quickly enhance the value of and store accidental products such as fallen trees to improve the value of the scraps from the wood industry.
US07784228B2	Mixed-use pedestrian-oriented parking structure A mixed-use pedestrian-oriented parking structure, includes at least two sequential multi-level parking units; a series of one-directional parking access aisles; angled parking around a central atrium and parallel parking at the outer edge of the parking decks; a liner building surrounding the parking units on at least one side of each parking unit; and a multi-use buffer corridor defining an interface between the parking units and the liner building which includes at least one common wall with the buffer corridor, the wall including passages for access to and from the buffer corridor.
US07784221B2	Fire collar A fire collar (10) including a housing defining an opening (18) and a passage (20) adapted to receive a conduit therethrough. A layer of intumescent material (43) surrounds the conduit and is supported by the housing adjacent the opening. Torsion springs (34) are mounted between the housing and the intumescent material to surround the conduit and are held in a non-operational position by fusible links (41). When the heat of a fire melts the links, each torsion spring acts in a longitudinal plane of the passage to assist the intumescent material to collapse the conduit and seal the passage against advancement of the fire.
US07784219B2	Door opening and closing mechanism A door opening and closing mechanism in which a door to be attached to a body having an opening is separated from, and made in contact with the periphery of the opening so that the opening is opened and closed, is provided with: a handle that is shaft-supported on the door and allowed to pivot with an operation portion being held; and a lever member that has a supporting portion that is attached to the door so as to freely pivot thereon, a connecting portion that is connected to the handle so as to freely pivot thereon on the same side as the operation portion with respect to the rotation axis of the handle, and a contact portion that is placed on the side opposite to the connecting portion with respect to the supporting portion, and arranged face to face with the periphery of the opening, and in this structure when the operation portion is pulled, the contact portion is allowed to press the body so that the door is separated from the periphery of the opening with a predetermined distance.
US07784216B2	Climate-controlled pest control station A climate-controlled control station includes a protective enclosure containing a pest control material and/or control device. A reflector or heat shield protects the enclosure from impinging infrared radiant energy, thereby moderating the internal air temperature in the enclosure. At least part of the enclosure may be insulated against heat transfer. A vent in the enclosure facilitates exhausting hot and/or humid air from the enclosure. A fan or blower may be provided for forcing hot and/or humid air from the enclosure.
US07784215B2	Methods and compositions for improved light traps A process and device to attract a multitude of terrestrial and aerial arthropods using a plurality of light wavelengths emitted from light emitting diodes (LEDs). The selected light wavelengths increase trap capture rates by taking advantage of the insect's physiological and behavior instincts associated with vision and sensory perception. The LED wavelengths (light color) are selected to mimic the electromagnetic spectra of natural features, such as sugar and blood meal resources within the target insect's environment. Lighting platforms containing a plurality of LEDs produce the mimicking colors and can be optimally arranged in either a cylindrical fashion or on polygonal lighting chips. These two types of lighting platforms can be modified to fit existing insect traps, used in new light trap designs, or incorporated into insect traps currently lacking a lighting component.
US07784210B2	Alternative design thermal wristband business form A business form particularly adapted for generalized use, although it may be used in a medical or hospital environment includes a roll or continuous construction of a plurality of wristbands, with each wristband being separately formed in a panel comprised of an underlying continuous carrier of a laminating material with a series of face stock patches placed therealong. Each wristband is provided with a face stock imaging area die cut into each face stock patch and a laminating portion die cut into the underlying carrier of laminating material, with the two die cut portions being adhered to each other to form a matrix for ready separation from its panel. The laminating portion has a first area for receiving the face stock portion and a second similarly sized and shaped area for fold over lamination of the first area and face stock portion, along with a pair of straps extending to the opposing sides thereof.
US07784209B2	Laminate web wristband A composite web comprised of a base or first full width web is adhered to a second, partial width web with both webs being made of a generally transparent, lightweight laminate material. A layer of adhesive, covered by a protective release coated liner of partial width is applied to the second laminate web, and between the first and second laminate webs. At the other side of the web another layer of adhesive is applied along with another protective liner. A die cut in the composite web defines the outline of a plurality of adjacent self laminating wristbands which may be separated from the web by tearing along the die cut. A second die cut forms a slot in each wristband carrier to be used along with the strap end to fasten the wristband to a wearer, in cinch and strap manner. A continuous web includes a continuous number of wristband carriers with cinch attachment although a page or sheet may be cut to any desired shape or number of wristbands.
US07784208B2	Display panel for a door handle The display panel has an outer surface to which a sign may be attached and an inner surface having a fastener composed of resiliently deformable material. An end of the fastener is separated from the display panel by a slit which is adapted to receive an outer plate of a conventional door handle The outer plate is held in the slit by the resiliently deformable composition of the fastener. The plate may however be removed from the slit by the application of a force opposed to the bias of the resilient material in order to widen the slit.
US07784207B2	Display framing systems and related methods A display framing system that may be used in mobile applications, such as on tractor trailers or buses, is disclosed. The display framing system may be illuminated, and the light reflected onto a sign inserted in the framing system.
US07784205B1	Display for dispensing maching An improved display is disclosed for a dispensing machine having a plurality of switches for dispensing a plurality of products. The improved display comprises a plurality of illuminators located in proximity to the plurality of switches. A decorative panel indicates the types of the plurality of products for dispensing by the dispensing machine. A mounting fixes the decorative panel for enabling the plurality of illuminators to illuminate the decorative panel. A control is connected to the plurality of switches for energizing the plurality of illuminators in response to an actuation of a selected one of the plurality of switches for indicating the dispensing of one of the plurality of products by the dispensing machine.
US07784204B2	Artificial window Disclosed is an artificial window (1) comprising a light box (10) having a rear wall (11) and a planar diffuser arrangement (14) in front of the rear wall (11). The artificial window further comprises at least one first light source (13) extending between the rear wall (11) and the diffuser (14); a window frame (20) in front of the diffuser (14); and drivers (15, 28) arranged for operating the light source (13) and electrically connected to the light source (13). The artificial window also comprises at least one additional light source (25) electrically connected to one of said drivers (28), which additional light source (25) radiates light in substantially one direction and is arranged to radiate light onto a portion of the front side of the diffuser arrangement (14) during operation.
US07784203B2	Calendar hanger device and assembly incorporating the same The present invention relates to hanger devices to secure a tablet to a post-like support member on an upright support surface. The hanger device includes an elongated header portion, a flap panel portion extending therefrom, and an attachment element to secure the tablet. The header portion includes an opening such as an elongate slot or a plurality of bores. The support member is selectively positionable along the length of the slot or in the bores such that the tablet is suspended under the force of gravity in a skewed orientation relative to the support surface. A pouch may be securable to the panel portion so as to be interposed between it and the tablet. The present invention also relates to a calendar assembly that incorporates the hanger device as well as a calendar having a header portion allowing it to be supported in a skewed orientation.
US07784197B2	Gel insoles having thin spring walls A removable insole for insertion into footwear, includes a lower layer made of a viscoelastic gel and including a lower surface, an upper surface, a toe portion, a heel portion and a medial arch portion interconnecting the toe portion and the heel portion, a first recess formed in the lower surface of the toe portion and a second recess formed in the lower surface of the heel portion, each recess having a peripheral side wall and a top wall, a plurality of thin, parallel, spaced apart sinusoidal wave shaped spring walls formed from the viscoelastic gel and connected to the top wall and the peripheral side wall in each recess, and the spring walls having lower edges generally coplanar with a lower surface of the toe portion and heel portion which is in surrounding relation to the respective recess; and a top cover secured to the upper surface of the lower layer.
US07784195B1	Method of displaying contours of a surface of a bearing Contours of a surface of a bearing which extends about an axis are displayed on a grid. To visualize the contours, points on the surface are measured at a plurality of angular positions to determine the corresponding measured values. The measured values at each angular position are normalized to determine a normalized measurement datum corresponding to each angular position. The normalized measurement datum is subtracted from each of the measured values to determine a plurality of deviations of the corresponding points. Shades are assigned that correspond to a range of possible deviations. Each of the deviations are displayed as a data segment on a grid that represents the shape of the surface of the bearing. Each data segment is shaded on the grid to the corresponding shade to provide a topographical representation of the contours of the surface of the bearing.
US07784190B2	Can opener A can opener has first and second operating elements pivotal with respect to one another. The first operating element has a rotatable traction wheel and the second operating element has a cutting assembly. The operating elements pivot such that traction wheel and cutter assembly are moveable between an inoperative position and an operative position. In the inoperative position, the traction wheel and cutter assembly are spaced from one another so that the rim of the can to be opened is locatable between the traction wheel and cutter assembly. In the operative position, the traction wheel and the cutter assembly are in close proximity and engagable with the can to effect opening of the can. The cutter assembly has an axle engaged with the second operating element at a first end and has a thread at a second end. A rotatable circular cutting blade is located on the axle between the first and second ends and is held in place by a nut engaged with the thread. A decorative cover covers the nut.
US07784182B2	System for manufacturing a rotor having an MMC ring component and a unitary airfoil component A system for manufacturing an integrally bladed rotor is provided. This system includes a ring component, wherein the ring component further includes at least one metal matrix composite and a continuous radially outwardly facing blade conical surface; an airfoil component, wherein the at least one airfoil component has been created from a single, unitary piece of material and further includes a plurality of individual airfoil blades and a continuous radially inwardly facing blade conical surface; and inertia welding means for frictionally engaging under an axially applied weld load the ring component and the airfoil component to effect an inertia weld therebetween along the conical surfaces.
US07784179B2	Method of correcting terminal alignment A method of correcting the alignment of a line of terminals using a jig that has a pair of openable and closeable sticks by opening the pair of sticks and inserting the terminals between the sticks. Closing of the sticks can be to a nipping direction for correcting the alignment. The alignment method is usable for inserting terminals into a mating unit.
US07784174B2	Method of manufacturing ink jet print head A method of manufacturing an ink jet print head allows an adhesive bonding a printing element substrate to a support member to be temporarily hardened efficiently and stably in a short time so as to achieve bonding with no air path or the like created at a bonding interface. Electrothermal transducing elements in the printing element substrate generate heat to temporarily harden the adhesive.
US07784171B2	Method of manufacturing a magneto-resistive device A method is provided for manufacturing a magneto-resistive device. The magneto-resistive device is for reducing the deterioration in the characteristics of the device due to annealing. The magneto-resistive device has a magneto-resistive layer formed on one surface side of a base, and an insulating layer formed of two layers and deposited around the magneto-resistive layer. The layer of the insulating layer closest to the base is made of a metal or semiconductor oxide. This layer extends over end faces of a plurality of layers made of different materials from one another, which make up the magneto-resistive device, and is in contact with the end faces of the plurality of layers with the same materials.
US07784167B2	Method of forming a medical waste disposal system A carrier is configured to hold a container having a door mounted for reciprocation between opened and closed positions. The carrier includes a body adapted to receive the container as well as an extension coupled for reciprocal movement with respect to the body. The extension is adapted for engagement with the door of the container, and the reciprocal movement of the extension is adapted to reciprocate the door of the container between the opened and closed position. A container system including a container and the carrier is also provided.
US07784166B2	Coupling device A coupling device for connecting tools with different configuration to a driving mechanism. The coupling device may have a longitudinal axis, a first clamping device which may engage a tool with a peg-shaped clamping segment and a second clamping device which may engage a tool with a generally flat portion. The coupling device may be used to connect a tool to a drive shaft which may be attached to a motor. The tools may be locked or unlocked relative to the coupling device by sliding a sleeve along the axis of the coupling device. The sleeve may be biased in a locked position by biasing means such as a spring. The coupling device may be configured so that the first and second tool may be prevented from rotating and/or moving axially with respect to the drive shaft.
US07784164B2	Electronic device manufacturing chamber method A non-polygon shaped, multi-piece chamber is provided. A non-polygon shaped, multi-piece chamber may include (1) a central piece having a first side and a second side, (2) a first side piece adapted to couple with the first side of the central piece, and (3) a second side piece adapted to couple with the second side of the central piece. The central piece, the first side piece, and the second side piece form a cylindrical overall shape when coupled together. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US07784162B2	Rotating tool magazine having an end-mounted rotationally driven tool The invention relates to a tool revolver (10, 11) with: a rotationally mounted tool carrier (6) that can be pivoted into the respective working position for a tool by means of a pivot drive; fixed tools (14), and; at least one rotationally drivable tool (15, 16). Particular advantageous result due to the fact that the rotationally drivable tool (15, 16) is mounted on the front face of the tool carrier (6). The invention also relates to a machine tool (1) equipped with a tool revolver (10, 11) of the aforementioned type.
US07784160B2	Pouch and airtight resealable closure mechanism therefor A pouch has an airtight elongate closure mechanism adapted to provide vacuum retention within an interior of the pouch over an extended period of time when sealed. The closure mechanism includes a first pair of interlocking members that resealably mate together, a second pair of interlocking members that resealably mate together, and sealing members that form an air tight seal disposed between the first and second pairs of interlocking members. The closure elements may be connected with opposing sidewalls of the pouch in a manner designed to provide differential opening and closing forces. The pouch may also include a check valve and air evacuation channels to aid in evacuating air from the interior.
US07784152B2	Integrated sealed and lube free pivot system A pivot assembly for securing a pair of mounting lugs and stabilizing a machine member has an axis member having a first end member and a second end member. An opening is formed in both the first and second end members. A pair of expansion sleeves is provided wherein one of the pair of expansion sleeves is positioned over each of the first end and second end members. A pair of locking devices is provided wherein one locking device is inserted into the opening formed in each of the first and second end members of the axis member. The locking devices engage the pair of expansion sleeves causing the expansion sleeves to expand to secure the axis member in a pair of mounting lugs. A chamber member is formed around a central area of the axis member. At least one lubricant chamber member is formed between the central area of the axis member and the chamber member. A pair of friction seal members is provided wherein one friction seal member is attached on each end of the axis member and to the chamber member to form an annular sealing around the axis member and the chamber member to prevent a lubricant in the lubricant chamber member from leaking.
US07784151B2	Swivel locking device for stroller wheel A swivel locking device for stroller wheel, comprising: a seat, a wheel bearing assembly, a locking pin, a biasing member, and an operating member. The seat and the wheel bearing assembly are coupled so as to rotate with respect to each other. The locking pin may move between a first position where the seat is coupled to suppress rotation between the seat and the wheel bearing assembly and a second position where the seat is decoupled to allow the rotation between the seat and the wheel bearing assembly. Normally, the biasing member biases the locking pin to the first position. The operating member moves between a locked position and a unlocked position. Movement of the operating member toward the locked position causes the locking pin to move toward the first position. The movement of operating member toward the unlocked position causes the locking pin to move toward the second position.
US07784147B2	Bowling lane conditioning machine The invention relates generally to the conditioning of bowling lanes, and, more particularly to an apparatus and method for automatically applying a predetermined pattern of dressing fluid along the transverse and longitudinal dimensions of a bowling lane.
US07784145B1	Roller surface insert A removable roller surface insert for use with a container of rollable liquid. The insert may, in one embodiment, include a roller surface having an upper edge, and an upper contact portion attached to the roller surface at or near the upper edge. The upper contact portion may be configured to contact an inner sidewall surface of the container at or near the upper rim. All, or substantially all, of the insert may be, when the insert is in a use position, located within a first half of the container, the first half defined by a vertical plane passing through a centerline of the container.
US07784144B2	Electric toothbrush head replacement system and method A system and method for enabling the replacement of electric toothbrush heads on toothbrush models that require users to replace the entire toothbrush head assembly is described. Toothbrush head assemblies typically include much more than a simple toothbrush head, for example, a shank attached to magnets and a housing for coupling the shank to the toothbrush base. The present invention therefore permits the replacement of worn out toothbrush heads instead of entire toothbrush head assembly that includes many parts that have not worn out. The system includes tools for separating an existing toothbrush head from a shank and replacement toothbrush heads having new bristles that couple with the shank or the head assembly of a particular toothbrush model.
US07784142B2	Adjustable roller frame Adjustable roller frame includes a pair of housing members having opposed surfaces containing laterally spaced grooves which cooperate to define laterally spaced guideways in which support arms are axially slidably received for supporting roller covers of different lengths and/or diameters between opposite outer end portions of the support arms. These support arms are held in axially adjusted position by one or more cam members movable between a clamping position for applying a friction force to the support arms to hold the support arms against axial movement and a non-clamping position releasing the friction force.
US07784139B2	Surface treating device with cartridge-based cleaning system A cartridge is disclosed comprising a reel-to-reel roll of cleaning material, for use in a hand-held or robotic cleaning device. The cartridge provides either an electrostatic dust cloth or wet mop, and includes a fluid reservoir for maintaining the wet mop cloth during use. A dust bin is also provided on the cartridge, and includes a hinged lid for providing selective access to the dust inside of the bin. A motor, optical sensor, and fluid pump inside of a cleaning apparatus control the operation of the reel-to-reel cloth, and control fluid delivery to the wet cloth.
US07784136B2	Toothbrush with kinetic plate A powered toothbrush is provided and includes a handle portion having a neck formed at one end and a head coupled to neck. The head includes a first carrier that is coupled to the head and is operatively connected to a first drive for moving the first carrier in a first direction. The first carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members, or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom. The head also includes a second carrier that is coupled to the head and is in selective engagement with a protrusion extending in a recess defined by the first carrier to impart movement in a second direction. The second carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom. In an exemplary embodiment, the first carrier oscillates in a rotational direction and the second carrier moves in a direction parallel to the head.
US07784133B2	Washing machine and water level control method thereof A washing machine and a water level control method thereof that can supply an appropriate amount of water based on the amount of laundry using a conventional water level sensor even when the washing machine has a holeless rotary drum. The water level control method includes supplying water between the water tub and the rotary drum, introducing the supplied water into the rotary drum, discharging the introduced water out of the rotary drum, and detecting the water level of the water remaining in the water tub, and comparing the detected water level with a predetermined water level and, when the detected water level is below the predetermined water level, resupplying water between the water tub and the rotary drum until the detected water level reaches the predetermined water level.
US07784131B2	Distributed pressure control for support surfaces A distributed pressure control system for a support surface includes a main controller including a source of pressurized air and a communication interface, and an air manifold having an air inlet coupled with the air source and a plurality of air outlets. A plurality of control modules are each attachable to a respective one of the plurality of air outlets. Each control module includes at least one valve and includes a control unit communicating with the communication interface. The control modules effect inflation and deflation of air cells in the support surface via the valves based on a signal from the communication interface.
US07784128B2	Hospital bed A bed having a frame and a deck is disclosed. The deck has at least a horizontal position and a chair position. The deck has an adjustable-length foot section.
US07784126B2	Operating table The invention relates to an operating table having a support column and a table panel mounted on the support column. In order to facilitate improve monitoring of a patient on the table panel, the operating table has a force measurement system for determining the weight of the table panel and of the patient on the table panel.
US07784125B2	Movable siderail apparatus for use with a patient support apparatus The present invention provides a movable siderail apparatus (5) for use with a patient support apparatus. The siderail apparatus (5) is configured to move the siderail body (14) associated therewith in a clock-type swing movement relative to the patient support apparatus. Two or more support arms (20) are disposed between the intermediate frame or the deck support of the patient support apparatus and the siderail body (14), each support arm (20) having two pivots (30, 40), a first (40) rotatably connecting it to the intermediate frame or deck support and a second (30) rotatably connecting it to the siderail body (14), thereby enabling the siderail body (14) to be raised or lowered vertically by a rotation substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the patient support apparatus. In a first preferred embodiment, the angles defined between each support arm (20) and a lower edge of the siderail (9) are substantially obtuse during rotational movement of the siderail (9). In a second preferred embodiment, a guiding mechanism (110) is operatively connected to the cross-member (70) and two or more lower pivots (40), such that the guiding mechanism (110) provides means for lateral movement of the siderail (9) toward and away from the support apparatus.
US07784124B2	System and method to occlude patient entrapment zones A system and method for occluding potential entrapment zones in a bed. The system may include a head-end assembly with a head-end cover enclosing a head-end pad, and a foot-end assembly with covers enclosing pads. The system may further include a pair of walls extending between the head-end assembly and the foot-end assembly. The walls may include inflatable members.
US07784121B2	Patient single surface system This invention is directed towards a patient single surface system, PS3, which is a next generation system solution for patient accommodation, diagnosis, treatment, transfer and transport. PS3 provides a single surface for the patient to remain on from the trauma site through diagnosis, treatment and convalescence. Needs addressed by the PS3 system include improved patient treatment through reduction in time to treatment, reduced or eliminated unnecessary patient movement and injury, as well as improved comfort throughout treatment and convalescence. In addition, the PS3 system solves significant economic considerations.
US07784112B2	Holder for a removable golf ball marker Disclosed is a holder for removably securing a magnetizable golf ball marker. The holder is preferably made of a resilient material. A magnet is secured to the holder such that the magnet is flush with the outer surface of the holder. The holder includes a raised ridge appropriately shaped to mate with and properly position the marker over the magnet. The marker is removed by sliding the marker away from the magnet and over the ridge or through a gap in the ridge. To aid in sliding the marker over the ridge, a sloped portion of the holder surface within the ridge causes the marker to tilt when pressure is applied to the marker to slide the marker off the magnet. A sloped portion adjacent a gap in the ridge can also tilt the marker for ease in grasping the marker when lifting the marker off the holder.
US07788726B2	System and methodology providing information lockbox A system providing a secure lockbox methodology for protecting sensitive information is described. In one embodiment, the methodology includes steps of receiving input of sensitive information from a user; computing a data shadow of the sensitive information for storage in a repository; based on the data shadow stored in the repository, detecting any attempt to transmit the sensitive information; and blocking any detected attempt to transmit the sensitive information that is not authorized by the user.
US07788724B2	System and method for detecting malicious applications A system and method are disclosed for detecting malicious computer applications. According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is determined whether a communication is attempting to occur, wherein the communication is associated with a first application. It is also determined whether there is a second application associated with the first application; and also determined whether the second application is trusted.
US07788716B2	Token handler API A token handler API which can be instantiated to allow for custom token types. The token handler API can interact with a web service security handler and security service provider interfaces of security framework in order to do a number of security functions such as authentication, digital signatures and encryption for SOAP messages in a Web Service security system.
US07788715B2	Authentication for transmission control protocol An embodiment of the invention incorporates, or encapsulates, authentication mechanisms into an initiation phase of a transmission protocol session. In a preferred embodiment, Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication steps are included in the three-way handshake of a request to establish a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IP) session. An EAP authentication session request can be designated within the standard Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) segment by using unused flags in the segment header. Another way to designate the request is to include a predefined option value in the header.
US07788710B2	Architecture and design for central authentication and authorization in an on-demand utility environment using a secured global hashtable A Centralized Authentication & Authorization (CAA) system that prevents unauthorized access to client data using a secure global hashtable residing in the application server in a web services environment. CAA comprises a Service Request Filter (SRF) and Security Program (SP). The SRF intercepts service requests, extracts the service client's identifier from a digital certificate attached to the request, and stores the identifier in memory accessible to service providers. The client identifier is secured by the SP using a key unique to the client identifier. When the web services manager requests the client identifier, the web services manager must present the key to the SP in order to access the client identifier. Thus, the present invention prevents a malicious user from attempting to obtain sensitive data within the application server once the malicious user has gained access past the firewall.
US07788709B1	Mobile host using a virtual single account client and server system for network access and management A Virtual Single Account (VSA) system and method that provides a mobile user with automatic authentication and connection to a remote network via local access networks with a single password, where the local access networks may be independent of the remote network. A mobile user has a single authentication credential for one VSA that is utilized by a VSA client installed on a mobile computing device. The VSA client provides for automatically authenticating and connecting the user's mobile device to a current local access network, and the target remote network such as the user's office network. All authentication credentials are encrypted using a key generated from the user's VSA password that is generated from the user's single password. The VSA client derives the key from the submitted VSA password and decrypts all authentication credentials that are required in order to connect the mobile device to the current local access network and thereafter to the office network.
US07788708B2	Systems and methods for delegating information technology authorization to at least one other person A system for delegating authorization relating to an information technology resource is described. The system includes a processor and memory in electronic communication with the processor. A user database is stored in the memory. The user database includes a plurality of user identifications and trusted circle data. Instructions are stored in the memory and are executable to add a new user to the trusted circle data and to provide a user interface for the new user so that the new user is capable of resetting a password for an account owner or of reinstating an account for the account owner.
US07788705B2	Fine grained access control for wireless networks As part of a network node authentication process access control parameters that define the network node's ability to access other resources accessible through a computer network are provided by an authentication server (e.g., a RADIUS server) to an access point through which the network node is seeking to gain access to the computer network.
US07788704B2	Method and system for secure connection of peripheral device to processing device A method, system and apparatus are provided for securely connecting a peripheral device to a processing device in a wireless network. The peripheral device makes a request for access to the processing device, which generates a challenge message and prompts a user to respond. The peripheral device is allowed access to the processing device, based on the user's response. If the user's response validates the challenge message, access is allowed; otherwise it is disallowed.
US07788702B1	Protection against unintentional file changing Files are protected against intrusion. A first embodiment protects certain files against changes. A second embodiment encrypts the files that are stored using user's personal information.
US07788700B1	Enterprise security system The present invention is a platform of software which is a single, customizable, complete distributed computing security solution designed to be integrated into an enterprise computing environment. Digital Network Authentication (DNA) is the centerpiece of the system of the present invention. It is a unique means to authenticate the identity of a communicating party and authorize its activity. The whole mechanism can be thought of as a trusted third party providing assurances to both clients and servers that each communicating entity is a discrete, authenticated entity with clearly defined privileges and supporting data. Furthermore, the level of trust to be placed in the authorization of every entity communicating within the system is communicated to every entity within a distributed computing environment.
US07788699B2	Computer and method for safe usage of documents, email attachments and other content that may contain virus, spy-ware, or malicious code System, method, computer, and computer program and computer program product for safe usage of potentially malicious code and documents or other content to may contain malicious code. System and method for a virus and hacker-resistant computer. Method and system for supporting a computer systems self repair.
US07788696B2	Inferring information about media stream objects Information about media objects within media streams is inferred based on repeat instances of the media objects within the media streams. A system and methods enable the monitoring of one or more media streams and the identification of repeat instances of media objects (e.g., audio and/or video objects) within the media streams. The monitoring and object repeat identification is performed by one or more server computers on a network. Information about a media object can be inferred based on repeat instances of the media object and based on repeat instances of related media objects. The information is transferred from a server to a client in response to a user query entered at the client through an interactive user interface.
US07788694B2	Multiple dwelling unit satellite television delivery system Systems for delivering satellite signals to multiple dwelling units (MDUs). A system in accordance with the present invention comprises an antenna for receiving the satellite signals, a conversion unit, coupled to the antenna, for stacking the satellite signals onto a single cable, a distribution unit, coupled to the conversion unit, wherein the distribution unit distributes the stacked satellite signal to a plurality of outputs, and at least one customer device, coupled to an output of the plurality of outputs, wherein each unit in the MDU uses the customer device to destack the stacked satellite signals for delivery to a receiver.
US07788693B2	Method of broadcasting data for programming a receiver An automatic reminding system for reminding a user or tuning a receiver, such as a television, radio, recording device, computer, etc. to a particular carrier based on a detected ID code broadcast on that particular carrier. A user first activates the system when a broadcast signal is broadcasting an ID code that corresponds to a program that is broadcast. The receiver will either automatically remind a user that a particular broadcast is being broadcast or tune to a carrier that broadcasts the broadcast that corresponds to the ID code that was previously stored. Further the ID code may alternatively program the receiver with a date/time stamp to automatically tune to a particular carrier at a particular time.
US07788691B2	Terrestrial digital TV broadcast signal receiver In a terrestrial digital TV broadcast signal receiver capable of EPG (Electric Program Guide) display, EPG data are updated in a time as smaller as possible while a use does not watch any TV program, so that the EPG can be displayed in real time just after switching on of an electric power of the terrestrial digital TV broadcast signal receiver. When the electric power is switched off, an EPG data of a channel which will be lost the earliest is searched among the EPG data stored in the memory, and a time of day when the EPG data of the searched channel is lost is calculated. When a time for taking new EPG data reaches, the tuner is tuned to the channel, and a TV broadcast signal is received and a new EPG data is extracted from the received TV broadcast signal and stored in the memory.
US07788685B2	Software RASP parser for a PVR-enabled set-top system According to one aspect, there is provided a method for parsing RASP events in a number of packets in a PVR-enabled set-top system using a software RASP parser. The method includes retrieving a first SCID from a first packet, determining if the first SCID is on a SCIDList, and determining if the first packet is scrambled if the first SCID is on the SCIDList. The method further includes retrieving a second SCID from a second packet if the first SCID is not on the SCIDList. The method further includes determining if the first packet is an auxiliary packet if the first packet is not scrambled. The method further includes checking for a bundle boundary RASP event if the first packet is scrambled. The method further includes parsing the first packet for a scrambled RASP event if the first packet is scrambled.
US07788684B2	Media monitoring, management and information system Systems and methods are provided for monitoring transmissions of media content (such as audio and audiovisual content) in order to obtain independent and objective data regarding the use of specific media content recordings or works within the transmissions. Processing and reporting of such data is provided in various ways to serve a variety of business needs. Methods for employing content identification technology to efficiently and automatically obtain reliable, accurate, and precise monitoring data are also disclosed. Various information products and services based on such monitoring systems are proposed.
US07788683B2	Data storage cartridge and system including non-tape storage medium A data storage cartridge includes a housing, a non-tape storage medium contained within the housing, and a stacking feature provided on a top surface of the housing and on a bottom surface of the housing opposite the top surface. The stacking feature is asymmetrical about a first median axis oriented substantially perpendicular to the top surface and the bottom surface of the housing, and asymmetrical about a second median axis oriented substantially perpendicular to a first end of the housing and a second end of the housing opposite the first end. The stacking feature is configured to facilitate positioning of and maintaining a stacked configuration of the data storage cartridge with another data storage cartridge.
US07788681B1	System and method for incorporating web services in a web site Systems and methods for facilitating access to web services, wherein function calls are packaged with information and/or code that facilitates use of the function calls. One embodiment comprises a system that includes a server, where the server is configured to provide a web service accessible through a function call. The server is configured to bundle the function call for the web service with information for facilitating execution of the function call and to distribute the resulting function call package. The information for facilitating the function call may include parameters for the call or software code that can be configured to format user input for use as parameters of the function call, to prompt the user for parameters, to control the display of the web services received in response to execution of the function call, or to otherwise facilitate use of the function call.
US07788679B2	User interface with context-based communication using media prediction A method, system, computer system, and computer program product provide a context-sensitive user interface. The context in which the user interface operates is used to predict a media type of a communication channel that can be used for communicating via the user interface. Examples of media types include telephone, web chat, and web collaboration. The communication is facilitated according to the media type predicted. For example, an object of the user interface can be activated to enable communication according to the media type, or the user interface can initiate the communication via the communication channel. The user interface can be used for communicating with multiple communication channels of different media types. The context can include data presented by the user interface, data entered using the user interface, data selected using the user interface, and an action performed using the user interface.
US07788678B2	Urgent replication facility A system and method for expediting the replication of at least one specified object to a replica in a distributed computer system. A source object of a source replica determines that it has an urgent change to propagate through the distributed system, and informs a replication facility at the source replica of the urgent change. The facility extracts, or is provided with, the change information from that object, and the source replica communicates information representative of the change to a destination replica. A replication facility at the destination replica provides the change information to a destination replica object, which uses the information to make itself consistent with the source replica object.
US07788677B1	Methods and apparatus providing a categorical approach to strongly typed component management A code generator generates component controllers by receiving, as input, an identity of a component and identities of dependent components of the component and applying a categorical-based generator that applies at least one morphism to generate at least one component controller to manage both collocated and remote access to the dependent components of the component in a strongly typed manner. Application of the categorical based generator includes generating at least one service-component controller for controlling service components that, during operation, are instantiated upon component server initialization to provide services to other components during component server operation and generating at least one session-component controller for controlling session components instantiated, utilized for services during a session, and terminated as needed by other components.
US07788676B2	Method and apparatus for creating, sending, and using self-descriptive objects as messages over a message queuing network An invention for creating, sending, and using self-descriptive objects as messages over a network is disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, self-descriptive persistent dictionary objects are serialized and sent as messages across a message queuing network. The receiving messaging system unserializes the message object, and passes the object to the destination application. The application then queries or enumerates message elements from the instantiated persistent dictionary, and performs the programmed response. Using these self-descriptive objects as messages, the sending and receiving applications no longer rely on an a priori convention or a special-coding serialization scheme. Rather, messaging applications can communicate arbitrary objects in a standard way with no prior agreement as to the nature and semantics of message contents.
US07788673B2	Method and system for generating a static partition scheduling timeline with reduced context switching overhead A static partition scheduling timeline is generated by identifying a plurality of partitions for scheduling, the partitions associated with a operating system that executes on a processing unit. A first plurality of Activation Frames for a first partition of said plurality of partitions is defined, a second plurality of Activation Frames for a second partition of said plurality of partitions is defined, a first plurality of slices within at least one Activation Frame of said first plurality of Activation Frames is defined, and a second plurality of slices within at least one Activation Frame of said second plurality of Activation Frames is defined. The static partition scheduling timeline comprises the first plurality of Activation Frames, the second plurality of Activation Frames, the first plurality of slices, and the second plurality of slices. The operating system is configured to use the generated static partition scheduling timeline.
US07788672B2	System for controlling assignment of a plurality of modules of a program to available execution units based on speculative executing and granularity adjusting According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a plurality of execution modules and a scheduler which controls assignment of a plurality of basic modules to the plurality of execution modules. The scheduler includes assigning, when an available execution module which is not assigned any basic modules exists, a basic module which stands by for completion of execution of other basic module to the available execution module, measuring an execution time of processing of the basic module itself, measuring execution time of processing for assigning the basic module to the execution module, and performing granularity adjustment by linking two or more basic modules to be successively executed according to the restriction of a execution sequence so as to be assigned as one set to the execution module and redividing the linked two or more basic modules, based on the two execution measured execution times.
US07788671B2	On-demand application resource allocation through dynamic reconfiguration of application cluster size and placement A method, system and apparatus for on-demand application resource allocation. In accordance with the method of the invention, an anticipated workload can be compared to a measured capacity for an application cluster in one or more server computing nodes in a server farm. If the measured capacity warrants a re-configuration of the application clusters, a new placement can be computed for application server instances in individual ones of the server computing nodes. Subsequently, the new placement can be applied to the server computing nodes in the server farm. In this regard, the applying step can include starting and stopping selected ones of the application server instances in different ones of the server computing nodes to effectuate the new placement.

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