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US08062778B2	Magnetic recording disk and method for manufacture thereof In order to obtain a magnetic recording disk that exhibits high reliability even if the flying height of a magnetic head becomes very narrow, a lubricant is specified in terms of both molecular structure and quantitative data. That is, a lubricating layer 14 of the magnetic recording disk 1 is formed by a lubricant which contains perfluoropolyether compounds represented by the following chemical formula (Chemical Formula 1) and which has a first component content of 71.7%, a second component content of 15.7%, a third component content of 11.7%, a fourth component content of 0.3%, and a fifth component content of 0.6%: X—OCH2CF2—(CF2O)m(C2F4O)n—CF2OCH2O—X (Chemical Formula 1) m, n=9 to 11 first component: X=X1=CH2CH(OH)CH2OH second component: X=X2=CH2CH(OH)CH2OCH2CH(OH)CH2OH third component: X=X3=H fourth component: X=X4=CF3 fifth component: X=X5=CF2Cl.
US08062776B2	Surface coated tool and method of working cutting object A surface coated tool comprises a substrate and a coating layer superimposed on the surface of the substrate and containing Ti and W in the form of nitride or carbonitride. The coating layer comprises a matrix and dispersed particles dispersed into the matrix. The W content of the dispersed particles is larger than the W content of the matrix, and a difference in the W content between the matrix and the dispersed particles is larger than a difference in other ingredient content. A cutting tool consisting of the surface coated tool and having a cutting edge is prepared, and the cutting edge of the cutting tool is brought into contact with a cutting object, and the cutting object is cut by the cutting tool.
US08062773B2	Ambipolar host in organic light emitting diode Some embodiments provide a compound represented by Formula 1: wherein R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, and R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, optionally substituted C1-12 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted carbazolyl, optionally substituted diphenylamine and optionally substituted diphenylaminophenyl; provided that: at least one of R1, R2, and R3 is selected from optionally substituted carbazolyl, optionally substituted diphenylamine and optionally substituted diphenylaminophenyl and at least one of R6, R7, and R8 is selected from optionally substituted carbazolyl, optionally substituted diphenylamine and optionally substituted diphenylaminophenyl; and R4 and R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, optionally substituted C1-12 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted diphenylamine and optionally substituted diphenylaminophenyl. Other embodiments provide an organic light-emitting diode device comprising a compound of Formula I.
US08062769B2	Indolocarbazole compound for use in organic electroluminescent device and organic electroluminescent device Provided is an organic electroluminescent device (organic EL device) that is improved in luminous efficiency, fully secured of driving stability, and simply constructed. The EL device has a light-emitting layer disposed between an anode and a cathode stacked one upon another on a substrate and the light-emitting layer comprises a phosphorescent dopant and an indolocarbazole derivative as a host material. Examples of the indolocarbazole compounds include a compound represented by the following formula (2) or (3), wherein X is N or CH, at least one of Xs is N, and Ar1 to Ar3 each is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group.
US08062767B2	Organic light emitting diode containing a Ir complex having a novel ligand as a phosphorescent emitter An organic light emitting diode with Ir complex is disclosed in this specification, wherein the Ir complex is used as the phosphorous emitter. The chemical containing pyridyl triazole or pyridyl imidazole functional group is used as the auxiliary monoanionic bidentate ligand in the mentioned Ir complex, so that the CIE coordinate of the mentioned Ir complex is adjustable and the light emitting performance of the Ir complex is improved.
US08062765B2	Silver layer formed by electrosilvering substrate material The inventors have conducted vigorous studies, and discovered as a result that it is possible to form a silver layer having a high reflectance of about 90 to 99% in a visible light area by setting a grain size of an outermost surface of a silver plated layer within a range of 0.5 μm or more to 30 μm or less.
US08062762B2	Light-weight Paulowina based plywood A plywood comprising plys of Paulowina wood combined with plys of other hardwoods. The resulting Paulowina based plywood panels are lightweight, approximately 40% lighter than ordinary plywood. This reduction in weight when used for construction of Recreational vehicles (RV's), Campers, Tractor-trailer box sides, Ocean Shipping boxes, Crates, and Steamer trunks will reduce associated fuel consumption by reducing the overall weight of the cargo, and can lower employee related injury. The resulting Paulowina based plywood panels will reduce work place injury (lower back pain, herniated disks, hernia, etc.) resulting in lower healthcare premiums for both employees and employers. The shipping industry that supply cargo shipping boxes also demand that a lightweight construction material be used for goods that are sent by air cargo, land cargo, rail, and sea cargo in order to conserve energy and the Paulowina based plywood panels are well suited for these applications.
US08062759B2	Thermal barrier coating systems including a rare earth aluminate layer for improved resistance to CMAS infiltration and coated articles Thermal barrier coating systems for use with hot section components of a gas turbine engine include an inner layer overlying a bond coated substrate and a top layer overlying at least a portion of the inner layer. The inner layer includes a thermal barrier material such as yttria-stabilized zirconia. The top layer includes a rare earth aluminate. The thicknesses and microstructures of the layers may be varied depending on the type of component to be coated. Articles incorporating the thermal barrier coating system exhibit improved resistance to CMAS infiltration.
US08062758B2	Process for producing self-stabilizing dispersion copolymer providing opacity to aqueous formulations A self-stabilizing dispersion composition having a copolymer having at least one polymerizable acid-containing moiety, wherein the at least one acid-containing moiety is at least partially neutralized before or during polymerization, and at least one hydrophobic moiety. A process for producing such compositions is also provided, as well as a process for encapsulating water-insoluble actives in such copolymers.
US08062757B2	Toughened thermoplastic polyamide compositions Disclosed are high frequency-active blends comprising (a) copolymers of ethylene and maleic anhydride or its functional equivalents and (b) ethylene copolymers with polar comonomers such as ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene/alkyl(meth)acrylate copolymers and ethylene/(meth)acrylate/carbon monoxide terpolymers; and films, powders, multilayer structures, and articles prepared therefrom.
US08062756B2	Stepwise growth of oligomeric redox-active molecules on a surface without the use of protecting groups This invention provides a procedure for growing oligomers via a stepwise process. The oligomers can include porphyrins, which have been previously shown to be attractive candidates for molecular-based information storage. The stepwise synthesis procedure requires no protecting groups, thus eliminating protection/deprotection reactions that add complexity to the process.
US08062753B2	Method for producing an optical component, optical component produced according to the method and devices comprising such components An optical component having a diffractive element and/or refractive element is provided. The optical component includes a photosensitive glass and/or a photosensitive glass ceramic and a plurality of structures influencing propagation of light in at least a part of the photosensitive glass and/or a photosensitive glass ceramic.
US08062752B2	Cyclo olefin polymer containing intermediate transfer members An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a cyclo olefin polymer.
US08062748B2	Methods for preparing carbon nanotube/polymer composites using free radical precursors In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to methods of fully integrating CNTs and the surrounding polymer matrix in CNT/polymer composites. In some such embodiments, such integration comprises interfacial covalent bonding between the CNTs and the polymer matrix. In some such embodiments, such interfacial covalent bonding is provided by a free radical reaction initiated during processing. In some such embodiments, such free radical initiation can be provided by benzoyl peroxide. In some or other embodiments, the present invention is directed to CNT/polymer composite systems, wherein the CNTs within such systems are covalently integrated with the polymer. In some or other embodiments, the present invention is directed to articles of manufacture made from such CNT/polymer composite systems.
US08062735B2	Retroreflective security features in secure documents Retroreflective material is used to create security features in secure documents. Retroreflective material in the document or sheets used for document creation is laser engraved to create optically variable images, identification quality grayscale images, different directional images viewable at corresponding angles of incidence, multidimensional images, and floating images. High refractive index glass beads are selectively applied to areas of a document surface using a variety of techniques. The beads may be applied in the form of a pre-determined or personalized pattern.
US08062732B2	Glass article having improved edge A glass article having an edge of which at least a portion that is ground and subsequently etched to provide a roughened edge. The roughened edge scatters light, thus enabling the glass article to be properly aligned. In some embodiments, the roughened edge also provides a surface having a coefficient of friction that facilitates handling of the glass article. The edge may further include at least one chamfer that may either be polished, so as to be transparent or ground and subsequently etched.
US08062731B2	Antireflection hard coating film, optical element and image display An antireflection hard coating film of the invention comprises: a transparent plastic film substrate; and at least one hard coating layer of a cured coating layer and at least one antireflection layer that are formed in this order on at least one side of the transparent plastic film substrate, wherein a hard coating layer-forming material contains 100 parts by weight of a (meth)acrylate group-containing curable compound (A) and 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of a (meth)acrylate group-containing reactive silicone (B), and an antireflection layer-forming material contains a siloxane component-containing compound, at the interface between the hard coating layer and the antireflection layer being in direct contact with each other. The antireflection hard coating film has good adhesion between the hard coating layer and the antireflection layer, high hardness, and good scratch resistance without a reduction in antireflection properties.
US08062730B2	Light diffusion film with uniform surface roughness and low retardation value, display including the same, and associated methods A light diffusion film includes a thermoplastic resin, a surface of the light diffusion film has a roughness (Ra) of about 0.5 to about 3 μm and a height distribution index (HDI) of about 3 to about 8 μm, and the light diffusion film has a retardation of not more than about 25 nm.
US08062728B2	Composite material formed from foam filled honeycomb panel with top and bottom resin filled sheets A composite panel is formed from a honeycomb core panel with a foam material filling the tubular cells and a fibrous reinforcing cover sheets extending over the top and bottom of the panel. The cover sheets are filled with a set resin material which extends from the cover sheets into the porous fibrous material of the walls of the core panel so as to form an integral structure of the resin extending between the walls and the sheets.
US08062725B2	Low organic vapor permeation resin The invention relates to a novel composition comprising at least one polyphthalamide reactively extruded with at least one other polyamide, a polyester, and a modifier. The composition can be further modified with fillers to add increased strength. Other additives such as colorants, flame retardants, and UV degradation inhibitors are also contemplated. This composition exhibits superior barrier to organic vapors, impact strength and heat distortion temperatures. Also disclosed are articles using this novel composition such as fuel tanks for gasoline engines used to power lawn mowers and garden machinery.
US08062721B2	Biodegradable resin and product molded or formed from the same Disclosed is a biodegradable resin composition improved in water barrier properties. Also disclosed is a molded body formed from such a resin composition. The biodegradable resin composition comprises 100 parts by mass of a biodegradable polyester resin and 0.1-15 parts by mass of a jojoba oil and/or a polar wax. The biodegradable polyester resin may contain not less than 50% by mass of a plant-based resin. Polylactic acid can be used as the plant-based resin.
US08062719B2	Material intended for forming or printing images and its manufacturing method The present invention relates to a material intended for forming or printing images, comprising a support and at least one hydrophilic binder-based layer, and its manufacturing method, said method enabling the gelation process of the hydrophilic binder to be controlled. The material according to the invention is characterized in that in at least one of said hydrophilic binder-based layers, said hydrophilic binder is gelated by complexation with a complexing agent present on a heat-sensitive polymer or copolymer, that is hydrophobic at temperatures higher than its lower critical solution temperature LCST to protect the complexing agent, and water-soluble at temperatures less than its LCST to make the complexing agent accessible, the LCST of the heat-sensitive (co)polymer being higher than the setting temperature of said hydrophilic binder. The material according to the invention can be used as photographic material or as material taking aqueous ink compositions applied by the inkjet printing technique.
US08062712B2	Amalgam decomposer for mercury cathode cells for alkali chloride electrolysis The invention relates to an amalgam decomposer for mercury cathode chlor-alkali cells. The amalgam decomposer of the invention contains a filling of carbon steel rings whose external surface is provided with a catalytic coating for amalgam decomposition consisting of one or more electrically conductive metals carbides. The internal surface of the rings is free of catalytic coating and wettable by the amalgam, while the external carbide catalytic coating is not wettable by the amalgam thereby favoring hydrogen evolution.
US08062710B2	Vegetable oil-based coating and method for application A method for manufacturing a carpet material that typically includes applying a coating to a substrate where the coating includes the reaction product of a B-side that includes an esterified vegetable oil-based polyol and a catalyst and an A-side that includes an isocyanate and the reaction product of a B-side that includes a vegetable oil-based polyol and a catalyst and an A-side that includes an isocyanate. The polyols may optionally be blown, oxylated, and/or neutralized.
US08062707B2	Gas barrier film, gas barrier film manufacturing method, resin substrate for organic electroluminescent device using the aforesaid gas barrier film, and organic electroluminescent device using the aforementioned gas barrier film A gas barrier film comprising a resin substrate provided thereon at least one layer of a ceramic film, wherein the density ratio Y (=ρf/ρb) satisfies 1≧Y≧0.95 and the ceramic film has a residual stress being a compression stress of 0.01 MPa or more and 100 Mpa or less, wherein ρf is the density of the ceramic film and ρb is the density of a comparative ceramic film being formed by thermal oxidation or thermal nitridation of a metal as a mother material of the ceramic film so as to being the same composition ratio of the ceramic film.
US08062706B2	Recovery of monobutyltin trichloride Monobutyltinchloride (“MBTC”) is recovered from an effluent vapor stream of a chemical vapor deposition coating process practiced to deposit a fluorine doped tin oxide layer over a glass ribbon. The vapor stream is condensed to a temperature to increase the ratio of MBTC to water in the liquid condensate. The condensed liquid is stored in a phase separation tank to separate the condensed liquid into at least two layers. The layers are individually removed from the phase separation tank, and the layer from the phase separation tank having a density equal to or greater than 80% the density of MBTC is further processed through a vacuum distilling operation to provide MBTC of an acceptable quality to use in the recovered MBTC in the coating process. The recovered MBTC is added to the coating precursors of the chemical deposition process.
US08062700B2	Ceramic wall cladding composites that reflect IR radiation A method for producing coated substrates with IR radiation reflecting properties is provided.The method includes applying a composition containing an inorganic compound onto at least one side of the substrate, drying the composition, and applying at least one coating containing a silane onto the dried composition wherein the composition and/or the coating contains at least one IR radiation reflecting pigment having a core and an electrical current conducting layer containing tin oxides and/or titanium oxides applied on the core.
US08062699B2	Method for repairing aged reinforced concrete structure using surface-penetration reinforcing agent Disclosed is a surface-penetration reinforcing agent that is used to effectively repair a damaged reinforced concrete structure. The surface-penetration reinforcing agent includes a silicate compound, an acrylate monomer, an amine compound and a silane compound as reactants. Further disclosed is a method for repairing a damaged reinforced concrete structure using the surface-penetration reinforcing agent depending on the aging grade of the reinforced concrete structure. According to the repair method, the surface-penetration reinforcing agent can be used to efficiently repair a damaged reinforced concrete structure depending on the aging grade of the reinforced concrete structure classified by whether or not the reinforcing bars are corroded in damaged portions of the concrete and the degree of carbonation in the concrete.
US08062698B2	Synthesis of conductive metal markings for chipless RFID applications A process for printing conductive metal markings directly on a substrate under an ambient condition, including the steps of synthesizing or providing conductive the ink on a substrate to form conductive metallic nanoparticles into an ink; and printing the ink on a substrate to form conductive metallic markings on the substrate. The printed conductive metallic markings may form wires that behave as resonant RFID antenna applications.
US08062696B2	Front substrate of plasma display panel and fabricating method thereof Disclosed is a front substrate of a plasma display panel and fabricating method thereof, by which color temperature, color purity, and contrast of PDP are enhanced. The present invention includes an upper dielectric layer containing a colorant therein. And, the present invention includes the step of forming an upper dielectric layer having a colorant added thereto.
US08062693B2	Generation of contact masks for inkjet printing on solar cell substrates A contact mask for inkjet printing on a solar cell substrate may be generated by creating a printing bitmap of contacts to be printed on the solar cell substrate. The contacts may be located on the solar cell substrate by mapping coordinates of the printing bitmap to coordinates of the solar cell substrate as positioned in the inkjet printer. The location of the contacts on the solar cell substrate may be defined relative to a location on the solar cell substrate, such as relative to center of mass. The contact mask may be printed by the inkjet printer using the printing bitmap and location information of the contacts.
US08062685B2	Direct expanded snack made with peanut flour and method for making A method for making a direct expanded snack piece shaped like a peanut is disclosed. Ingredients comprising peanut flour, ground corn product, rice flour and oat flour are introduced into an extruder. The ingredients are hydrated and extruded through an orifice adapted to produce a puffed snack piece shaped like a peanut and cut into puffed snacks. The puffed snacks are dried and seasoned.
US08062684B2	Methods for utilizing delayed dilution, mixing and filtering to provide customized varieties of fresh-brewed coffee on demand A general object of the present invention is to utilize “delayed dilution” of a concentrated extract to provide a beverage brewing system which immediately (upon customer selection) provides selective dilution (based on individual consumers selections) of a fresh-brewed coffee extract after the extract has been allowed to brew and held as an extract before dilution. It is also a general object of the present invention to utilize the undiluted extract to mix and dissolve other beverage compounds to make flavored coffees, cappuccinos, lattes, and the like. “Delayed mixing” and/or “delayed filtering” may also be utilized.
US08062683B2	Disposable brewing device The invention relates to a disposable brewing device including at least one inner compartment formed by a liquid-permeable material and containing aroma material, at least one outer compartment forming a brewing container where the brewing container is formed by a liquid-impermeable material, the at least one liquid-permeable inner compartment being integrated within the brewing container.
US08062681B2	Amino acid oligomer dietary supplement A method for supplementing the levels of select amino acids in ruminants is provided. Amino acids are susceptible to microbial degradation in the rumen, where the relative susceptibility of an amino acid oligomer is determined primarily by its solubility in the rumen fluid. A method for designing and preparing microbial resistant amino acid oligomers based on relative solubility is also provided. Various compositions containing amino acids are described and shown to resist microbial degradation in ruminants.
US08062680B2	Synergistic phytoceutical compositions Phytoceutical compositions for the prevention and treatment of circulatory disorders, feminine endocrine disorders, and dermal disorders. A specific combination of extracts of plants is taught, as well as principles for varying the formulations based on categorizing plants into one of three groups, Energy, Bio-Intelligence, and Organization and selecting several plants from each group. Such combinations have synergistic effects, with minimal side effects.
US08062677B2	Methods and compositions for the sustained release of chromium Provided herein are compositions for the administration of chromium that include at least two components: a hydrophilic chromium complex and a lipophilic chromium complex, and methods of using the same. Also provided are compositions for the administration of chromium that include a first “fast-acting” chromium complex and a second “slow-acting” chromium complex, wherein the first chromium complex is absorbed more quickly than the slow-acting chromium complex, and methods of using the same. Also provided herein are methods for treating, preventing, and improving conditions associated with cardiometabolic syndrome, by identifying a subject in need of treatment, prevention, or improvement of a condition associated with cardiometabolic syndrome, and providing a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a fast-acting chromium complex and a slow-acting chromium complex, to the individual.
US08062676B2	Pesticide composition Stable non-toxic pesticide composition having fungicidal and insecticidal properties including a pesticide that is nontoxic to mammals; one or more disinfectants; a vegetable oil; and one or more stabilizing agents. In one example, one or more stabilizing agents are selected and are present in an amount in combination with the selection and amount of a pesticide, one or more disinfectants, and a vegetable oil to provide the composition with stability upon application to a substrate effective to allow lethality against one or more target pests.
US08062670B2	Compositions exhibiting improved flowability Powder compositions exhibiting improved flow properties. The compositions generally contain a bulk solid material in the form of a powder and surface-modified nanoparticles. Methods of improving the flow of powder compositions and devices and articles made using such compositions are also disclosed.
US08062666B2	Extended release compositions comprising as active compound venlafaxine hydrochloride The present invention relates to an extended release composition comprising as active compound Venlafaxine Hydrochloride, in which Venlafaxine Hydrochloride is coated on a non pareil inert core, which coated core is then coated with polymeric layer which enables the controlled release of the Venlafaxine Hydrochloride.
US08062665B2	3′-[(2Z)-[1-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-1 ,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-4H-pyrazol-4-ylidene]hydrazino]-2′-hydroxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid bis-(monoethanolamine) Disclosed are novel pharmaceutical compositions containing 3′-[(2Z)-[1-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-1,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-4H-pyrazol-4-ylidene]hydrazino]-2′-hydroxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid bis-(monoethanolamine) (eltrombopag olamine) and processes for preparing the same.
US08062662B2	Liposomes containing an entrapped compound in supersaturated solution A liposome composition having a compound entrapped in a supersaturated solution and method for preparing such a composition are described.
US08062660B2	Methods compositions and devices utilizing stinging cells/capsules for delivering a therapeutic or a cosmetic agent into a tissue A delivery device including at least one stinging capsule and methods of use are described.
US08062657B2	Ocular therapy using glucocorticoid derivatives selectively penetrating posterior segment tissues Ophthalmically therapeutic materials, such as liquid-containing compositions and polymeric drug delivery systems, include a therapeutic component that includes an Glucocorticoid Derivative which, upon delivery to the posterior segment of a mammalian eye, does not significantly diffuse to the anterior segment of said eye. Methods of making and using the present materials are also described.
US08062656B2	Methods of treating disease with nitric oxide (NO)-releasing polymers and soluble no-releasing nitrosamines The invention provides NO-releasing polymers and low molecular weight NO-releasing compounds which may be used to for the treatment of medical conditions associated with NO-deficiency. The NO-releasing polymers or the low molecular weight NO-releasing compounds may also be incorporated into medical devices. The invention further provides methods of controlled release of NO for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with NO-deficiency, wherein the treatment includes systemic or local administration of the NO-releasing polymers or the low molecular weight NO-releasing compounds.
US08062655B2	Composite scaffold structure A composite resilient scaffold may be used to grow, repair, and/or regenerate tissue such as articular cartilage. The composite scaffold is porous and at least substantially bioremovable. The composite scaffold includes a support structure coated with a discontinuous coating of separate and discrete particles of a ceramic material such as calcium phosphate. The calcium phosphate material may have a porous reticulated structure.
US08062654B2	Drug releasing biodegradable fiber for delivery of therapeutics The present invention relates to fiber compositions comprising gels or hydrogels. The invention further relates to the composition of a gel or hydrogel loaded biodegradable fiber and methods of fabricating such fibers. The present invention further provides tissue engineering and drug-delivery compositions and methods wherein three-dimensional matrices for growing cells are prepared for in vitro and in vivo use. The invention also relates to methods of manipulating the rate of therapeutic agent release by changing both the biodegradable polymer properties as well as altering the properties of the incorporated gel or hydrogel.
US08062648B2	Formulations containing melatonin, ginkgo biloba, and biotin The present invention relates to a composition which comprises as active ingredients a combination of melatonin, ginkgo biloba and biotin. The composition is particularly suitable for producing formulations for topical application in the hair.
US08062643B2	Use of neurotoxin therapy for treatment of urologic and related disorders The present invention related to methods for treating neurological-urological conditions. This is accomplished by administration of at least one neurotoxin.
US08062630B2	Surfactant-free cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical agents The invention provides surfactant-free cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and dermatological compositions comprising at least one copolymer obtainable by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyldimethyltaurine and/or acryloyldimethyltaurates, B) if desired, one or more further olefinically unsaturated, noncationic comonomers, C) if desired, one or more olefinically unsaturated, cationic comonomers, D) if desired, one or more silicon-containing components, E) if desired, one or more fluorine-containing components, F) if desired, one or more macromonomers, G) the copolymerization taking place if desired in the presence of at least one polymeric additive, H) with the proviso that component A) is copolymerized with at least one component selected from one of the groups.
US08062629B2	Hair cosmetic composition Provided is a hair cosmetic composition which comprises the following components (A) to (D): (A): an organic acid, (B): an organic solvent selected from aromatic alcohols, polyols and carbonates, (C): a cationic surfactant, and (D): a higher alcohol, and water and has a pH ranging from 2 to 6. The hair cosmetic composition has excellent effects for repairing or preventing hair damage caused by coloring, permanent waving or blow drying and features good feeling upon use and luster improving effect.
US08062628B2	Deodorant patch and method for making This invention relates generally to an underarm hygiene product having the form of a deodorant patch between a top carrier sheet and a bottom carrier sheet. Deodorant patches dissolve upon contact with the underarm skin and provide a discreet, portable method of remaining fresh in any time or place. Convenient one time dispensing by a flat patch eliminates the need for bulky containers and provides an elegant solution to limitations on quantities of personal care products during airline flights while away from home. This invention also relates to a method of producing the underarm hygiene product.
US08062625B2	Cancer immunotherapy predictive parameters The invention relates to a method for predicting the efficacy of a cancer immunotherapy of an individual with respect to clinical benefit, which comprises the following steps: —providing a blood sample of said individual, —(a1) determining the number of lymphocytes in the blood of said individual, and/or (a2) determining the number of neutrophils in the blood of said individual, and —(b1) identifying the individual as having a predictive clinical benefit from the immunotherapy, if the number Of lymphocytes is below or equal to a lymphocyte baseline level of 1.4 to 1.8×109 per liter blood, especially below or equal to 1.6×109 per liter blood; or (b2) identifying the individual as having a predictive clinical benefit from the immunotherapy, if the number of neutrophils is below or equal to a neutrophil baseline level of from 4.0 to 6.0×109 per liter blood, especially below or equal to 5.0×109 neutrophils per liter blood; or (b3) identifying the individual as not having a predictive clinical benefit, if the number of lymphocytes is above a lymphocyte baseline level of 1.4 to 1.8×109 per liter blood, especially above 1.6×109 per liter blood and the number of neutrophils is above a neutrophil baseline level of from 4.0 to 6.0×109 per liter blood, especially above 5.0×109 neutrophils per liter blood.
US08062624B2	Hydrogen storage apparatus using porous carbon nanospheres Hydrogen is stored by adsorbing the hydrogen to a carbon nanomaterial that includes carbon nanospheres. The carbon nanospheres are multi-walled, hollow carbon nanostructures with a maximum diameter in a range from about 10 nm to about 200 nm. The nanospheres have an irregular outer surface with graphitic defects and an aspect ratio of less than 3:1. The carbon nanospheres can store hydrogen in quantities of at least 1.0% by weight.
US08062623B2	Stable, catalyzed, high temperature combustion in microchannel, integrated combustion reactors Catalysts containing 30 weight percent or more platinum have surprisingly been discovered to possess superior stability and activity for catalyzing combustion reactions. The addition of rhenium improves catalyst performance in fuel lean conditions but has undesirable effects in fuel rich conditions. The invention provides integrated combustion microreactors, chemical systems utilizing these integrated combustion microreactors, methods of combustion, and methods of providing heat to endothermic reactions in integrated combustion microreactors.
US08062619B2	Process and device for desulfurization of a gas, comprising a stage for elimination of sulfur by cooling a gas stream A process and apparatus for the treatment of a gas that contains hydrogen sulfide and sulfurous anhydride, in which: a) the gas (3) contacts with an organic solvent (1) containing a catalyst in a gas-liquid reactor-contactor (2) so as to recover separately liquid sulfur and; a gas effluent containing sulfur vapor; subjecting the gas effluent to a first condensation zone (7) operating at 70-100° C. to deposit the sulfur in solid form on sufficiently cold walls of the equipment in zone (7), recovering resultant purified gas containing less than 30 ppm by volume of sulfur melting the deposited solid sulfur to regenerate the equipment, and recycling resultant liquefied sulfur to the reactor contactor.
US08062617B2	Process and catalyst system for SCR of NOx Process for reducing nitrogen oxides to nitrogen in an exhaust gas comprising passing the exhaust gas in the presence of a reducing agent through a catalyst system comprising at least two catalyst beds, in which a first catalyst bed is an iron-beta-zeolite and a second catalyst bed downstream is silver supported on alumina.
US08062614B2	Methods for improving the recovery of metal leaching agents Processes for metal leaching/solvent extraction are described which comprise: (a) providing a first aqueous leach pulp which comprises a mixture of leached solids and an aqueous leach solution comprising a metal, a leaching agent and water; (b) subjecting the first aqueous leach pulp to a first solid-liquid separation to provide a first clarified aqueous leach solution and a second aqueous leach pulp, wherein the second aqueous leach pulp comprises the leached solids at a % solids level greater than the first pulp; (c) subjecting the first clarified aqueous leach solution to a first solvent extraction prior to any significant dilution, whereby a first aqueous raffinate is obtained; (d) subjecting the second aqueous leach pulp to a second solid-liquid separation with dilution via an aqueous stream to obtain a second clarified aqueous leach solution; and (e) subjecting the second clarified aqueous leach solution to a second solvent extraction whereby a second is aqueous raffinate is obtained.
US08062611B2	Fluid processing device including composite material flow modulator A fluid processing device is provided that includes a substrate, a plurality of fluid retainment regions formed in or on the substrate, and a barrier at least partially separating two or more of the fluid retainment regions. The barrier includes a mixture of a sequestering material and a reaction component. The reaction component can be at least one of a reactant, a reagent, a catalyst, an initiator, a promoter, a cofactor, an enzyme, a salt, or a combination thereof. The sequestering material can be a porous material, a dissolvable material, or both.
US08062605B2	Cooling system and shell-type reactor with such cooling system A cooling system for use in a shell-type reactor includes vertically extending double tubes with an inner tube and an outer tube closed at its lower end. The system also includes a distributor for supplying a fluid cooling medium into the upper end of the inner tubes and a horizontally extending plate, which on its upper surface includes at least two upwardly open, parallel grooves. Two adjacent grooves are separated by a common inner wall. At least one outer tube, having an upper end, is disposed in each groove, through the plate. Each outer tube is tightly welded to the plate on the groove base. The upper, open side of each groove is closed with a lid, so that each groove forms a collector for discharging the cooling medium from the outer tubes. Each inner tube opens through the lid into a distributor and is tightly attached to the lid.
US08062602B2	Catalyst housing Catalyst housings and catalyst silencer housings that include various features for modularity and for servicing and securing catalysts elements, spacers and filter elements are provided.
US08062601B2	Emission SCR NOX aftertreatment system having reduced SO3 generation and improved durability An exemplary emission treatment system for reducing gases from the exhaust of an engine includes an exhaust passage for transporting the exhaust from the engine. A selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst is disposed within the passage, and an oxidation catalyst is disposed in the passage upstream of the SCR catalyst. The oxidation catalyst has noble metal, with at least 90 wt. % of the metal comprising palladium (Pd).
US08062597B2	Discoloration indicators for checking life span of desulfurization disorbent, and desulfurization reactor and desulfurization system comprising the same This invention relates to a discoloration indicator for checking the life span of a desulfurization adsorbent, and a desulfurization reactor and a desulfurization system including the same, and specifically, to a discoloration indicator for checking the life span of a desulfurization adsorbent able to effectively adsorb and remove organic sulfur compounds from fossil fuels, including natural gas or LPG containing the organic sulfur compound, and to a desulfurization reactor and a desulfurization system including the same. This invention makes it possible to remove the organic sulfur compound using the desulfurization adsorbent and to check the replacement time of the adsorbent with the naked eye or using an electrical signal, and thus may be applied to the treatment of natural gas or LPG requiring desulfurization, and also to hydrogen generators for home fuel cell generation systems or distributed fuel cell generation systems requiring that devices be simple, or requiring unmanned operation.
US08062595B2	Nucleic acid analysis chip integrating a waveguide and optical apparatus for the inspection of nucleic acid probes A chip for nucleic acid analysis includes a body (2, 9), in which a detection chamber (7) is formed for accommodating nucleic acid probes (12, 12′). A waveguide (8) is integrated in the body (2, 9) is and is arranged at the bottom of the detection chamber (7) so that an evanescent wave (EW), produced at an interface (8a) of the waveguide (8) when a light radiation is conveyed within the waveguide (8), is irradiated towards the inside of the detection chamber (7). An apparatus for inspection of nucleic acid probes includes: a holder (22), on which a chip (1) for nucleic acid analysis is loaded, the chip containing nucleic acid probes (12, 12′); a light source (24) for supplying an excitation radiation to the nucleic acid probes (12, 12′); and an optical sensor (25) arranged so as to receive radiation coming from the nucleic acid probes (12, 12′).
US08062592B2	Electrophoresis apparatus using capillary array and a sample tray Even if a standby time to the measurement becomes long, a sample in a sample container is prevented from deteriorating. A cooling mechanism is provided in a sample tray for holding a sample plate, or in a plate-mounting portion of a table-type auto sampler of a capillary electrophoresis apparatus, so that the sample plate is cooled during the measurement also.
US08062591B2	Clinical laboratory test apparatus and clinical laboratory test system The clinical laboratory test apparatus includes: an analyzing unit for analyzing a specimen; a reception part for receiving specimen information before analysis of the specimen; a discrimination part for discriminating whether or not a specimen is suited for analysis based on the specimen information; and a control part for controlling the analyzing unit based on the discrimination result obtained by the discrimination part.
US08062588B2	Ultrasonic sanitation device and associated methods A device for sanitizing a space includes a tank having an interior space for holding an aqueous sanitizing liquid. A reactor vessel is supported within the interior space and above a bottom of the tank. A liquid depth in the tank interior space is maintained at a level beneath a top edge of the reactor vessel. An ultrasonic head comprising an ultrasonically vibratable disc for generating ultrasonic energy is positionable within and beneath the top edge of the reactor vessel. Liquid is transferrable from the tank interior space to the reactor vessel to a level for substantially submerging the ultrasonic head. The disc is vibrated to form an atomized fog of particles from the aqueous sanitizing liquid. The formed atomized fog is exhausted from the reactor vessel to a space exterior of the tank. A sanitizing composition is also provided.
US08062587B2	Apparatus and method for ultrasound treatment of aquatic organisms The invention provides a method of treating a target area with an ultrasound wave pattern, including: providing an ultrasound apparatus having an ultrasound wave generator operatively attached to a plurality of transducers, coupled to an immersible support and configured to emit an ultrasound wave; immersing the apparatus into a water environment; positioning the apparatus proximate to a target area to treat at least one in situ organism; and emitting a pattern of ultrasound waves from the transducers, the pattern of ultrasound waves additive in effect and emitted onto the target area to threat an in situ underwater organism.
US08062585B2	Mercury releasing method A method includes releasing mercury in devices requiring mercury, in particular fluorescent lamps. The method includes the use of manganese-mercury compositions.
US08062581B2	Refractory crucibles capable of managing thermal stress and suitable for melting highly reactive alloys Refractory crucibles capable of managing thermal stress and suitable for melting highly reactive alloys having a facecoat, a backing, and at least one retaining ring applied about at least a portion of the backing of the crucible, the retaining ring comprising a composition selected from the group consisting of conductive materials, non-conductive materials, and combinations thereof.
US08062580B2	Apparatus for recycling metal from metal ions containing waste solution An apparatus for recycling metals from metal ions containing waste solution includes a conveying device, a reducing agent supplier and a solution supplier. The conveying device includes a first ferromagnetic conveyor belt, a first roller, and a second roller. The first and second rollers are substantially horizontally arranged, and the second roller is arranged at a lower position relative to the first roller and spaced from the first roller. The ferromagnetic conveyor belt is wrapped around the first and second rollers. The reducing agent supplier is used for supplying a reducing agent onto the first conveyor belt, the ferromagnetic conveyor belt is capable of conveying the reducing agent from the second roller to the first roller. The solution supplier is configured for supplying the waste solution onto the first conveyor belt.
US08062579B2	Device for moving a runner A device (10), for moving a runner (12) of a shaft furnace between an upper tapping floor level (42), where the runner is in an operational position in front of a taphole of the furnace, and a lower service level (40), where the runner is accessible for replacement. The device (10) comprises a first support (28) and a second support (34) forming a base member (38), a carrier member (20) for bearing the runner, the carrier member having a first and a second longitudinal portion, a first lifting member (22) connected via a first articulation (26) to the first longitudinal portion and via a second articulation (30) to the first support, and a second lifting member (24) connected via a third articulation (32) to the second longitudinal portion and via a fourth articulation (36) to the second support. The base member (38), the carrier member (20) and the first and second lifting members (22, 24) together with the four articulations (26, 30, 32, 36) form a four-bar equivalent mechanism. According to the invention, the device further comprises a traction link (90) connected via a fifth articulation (92) to the first lifting member (22) and via a sixth articulation (94) to the second lifting member (24). The axes of rotation of the fifth and sixth articulations (92, 94) remain above the plane defined by the axes of rotation of the second and fourth articulations (30, 36) when the carrier member (20) is in a lower position reached by approaching, taking or traversing a change point configuration.
US08062574B2	Process for production of injection-molded article of polylactic acid resin A method of manufacturing a polylactic acid resin injection molded article, having the step (1): a step of melt-kneading a polylactic acid resin composition containing a polylactic acid resin and a specified organic crystal nucleus agent, while contacting the composition with a supercritical fluid; and step (2): a step of filling the melted product obtained in step (1) in a die to mold with injection-molding. The manufacturing method of the present invention is used as an advantageous technique as compared with the technique of achieving satisfactory moldability by the addition of plasticizer in the field, for example, which requires a polylactic acid resin molded article having high rigidity.
US08062572B2	Process for activating a web A process for simultaneously activating two or more portions of a web in different directions. The process involves feeding a web into an apparatus that includes a pair of intermeshing activation rolls having three dimensional surface features configured to simultaneously activate different portions a web in different directions. The three dimensional surface features are arranged in discrete regions on the rolls such that at least two of the regions provide different directions of activation. The rolls include one or more buffer regions positioned between the discrete regions on the roll that provide different directions of activation.
US08062564B2	Method of producing a plate-shaped structure, in particular, from silicon, use of said method and plate-shaped structure thus produced, in particular from silicon Method for fabricating a structure in the form of a plate, and structure in the form of a plate, in particular formed from silicon, including at least one substrate, a superstrate and at least one intermediate layer interposed between the substrate and the superstrate, in which the intermediate layer comprises at least one base material having distributed therein atoms or molecules termed extrinsic atoms or molecules which differ from the atoms or molecules of the base material, and in which a heat treatment is applied to said plate so that, in the temperature range of said heat treatment, the intermediate layer is plastically deformable and the presence of the selected extrinsic atoms or molecules in the selected base material causes the irreversible formation of micro-bubbles or micro-cavities in the intermediate layer.
US08062562B2	Method of producing a cellulose ester film A cellulose ester film exhibiting: a free volume radius of 0.25 to 0.31 nm and a half-width of 0.04 to 0.1 nm, the free volume radius and the half-width being determined by positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy; and Ro of 0 to nm and Rt of −30 to +20 nm, Ro and Rt being defined by the following equations: Equation (a): Ro=(nx−ny)×d; Equation (b): Rt=((nx+ny)/2−nz)×d (Ro: in-plane retardation, Rt: retardation in the thickness direction of the film, nx: in-plane refractive index in slow axis direction, ny: in-plane refractive index in fast axis direction, nz: refractive index in the thickness direction of the film (refractive indexes being measured at wavelength of 590 nm), d: thickness of the film (nm)).
US08062561B2	Negative electrode composite material, production method, negative electrode and lithium-ion battery A negative electrode material, a method for producing this material, and to a negative electrode and a lithium-ion battery comprising this material are described. The material comprises an active phase consisting of a material M based on Al, Si, Sn, Sb or a mixture thereof, and a support phase consisting of a material XaYbOc, where: O is an oxygen; Y is a cation with oxidation degree m=3, 4, 5 or 6; X is a cation with oxidation degree d=1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, X ensuring the electroneutrality of XaYbOc; and where: c is such that 2≦c≦10; b is such that 1≦b≦4; and a=(2c−bm)/d. An interface of mixed composition exists between the XaYbOc material and the active phase M, the interface consisting of the elements M, X, Y and O.
US08062557B2	Thermoplastic resin composition for producing automobile exterior parts Thermoplastic resin composition containing 18-80 weight % of a polyamide 6 resin with specific viscosity number and specific ratio of terminal carboxyl groups content to terminal amino groups content (component (A)); 5-25 weight % of a hydrogenated product of a block copolymer having a vinyl aromatic compound polymer block and a conjugated diene compound polymer block (component (B)); 3-15 weight % of a graft-modified hydrogenated product of such block copolymer (component (C)), said hydrogenated product being graft-modified with maleic anhydride in an amount of 2.6-5.0 weight % based on 100 weight % of said graft-modified hydrogenated product; 1-5 weight % conductive carbon black with specific BET specific surface area and specific DBP oil absorption (component (D)); 10-30 weight % talc having a specific average particle diameter (component (E)); 0.1-2 weight % of a phosphonite compound (component (F)); 0.5-5 weight % of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol resin (component (G)); 0-1 weight % of a pentaerythritol based phosphite (component (H)).
US08062555B2	Co-assembly method and co-assembled structures made thereby A co-assembly method includes, in an aqueous polyelectrolyte composition comprising: (a) a first polyelectrolyte dispersed in the composition and having a net electric charge of a first polarity, (b) a second polyelectrolyte dispersed in the composition and having a net electric charge of a second polarity, wherein the second polarity is opposite the first polarity, and (c) an electrolyte dissolved in the composition in a concentration effective to prevent co-assembly of the polyelectrolytes, the step of allowing co-assembly of the polyelectrolytes by: (1) decreasing the concentration of the electrolyte, or (2) forming an interface between the aqueous polyelectrolyte composition and a surface of a solid substrate or of a second liquid phase, wherein the surface has an affinity for at least one of the polyelectrolytes, or (3) decreasing the concentration of the electrolyte and forming such an interface.
US08062554B2	System and methods of dispersion of nanostructures in composite materials Apparatus and methods according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with composite matrix material and reinforcement material, such as nanostructures. The nanostructures may be evenly dispersed and/or aligned in the matrix material through application of an electromagnetic field, resulting in a nanocomposite material. In one embodiment, the nanocomposite material is suitable for large scale processing.
US08062553B2	Compositions of polyaniline made with perfuoropolymeric acid which are heat-enhanced and electronic devices made therewith Electrically conductive dispersions of high pH polyaniline/perfluorosulfonic acid or perfluoroalkylene sulfonamide polymers are provided. Also provided are films made with such dispersions having enhanced electrical conductivity. Devices are provided with at least one layer comprised of a film that is baked at a temperature above 100° C. Further provided are processes for making films and layers for devices comprising such films.
US08062539B2	Method for manufacturing multilayer printed wiring board and multilayer printed wiring board obtained by the same A method for manufacturing a multilayer printed wiring board which enables the dielectric layers to have excellent thickness uniformity, the capacitor circuits to have high registration accuracy and the unnecessary dielectric layer is removed as large as possible; and a multilayer printed wiring board with an embedded capacitor circuit manufactured by the method.
US08062538B2	Etching apparatus and method for semiconductor device Disclosed is an etching method for a semiconductor device. The protecting layer, such as the hydrocarbon layer or the hydrocarbon layer containing phosphorous, is formed on the photoresist layer by using the precursor gas containing no fluorine. Therefore, the etching process enabling the thin photoresist to have a high selectivity can be performed, thereby improving the etching efficiency. The method includes the steps of placing a semiconductor substrate in a chamber, in which a material layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate and a photoresist layer is formed on the material layer, forming a hydrocarbon layer on the photoresist layer by introducing precursor gas containing no fluorine into the chamber and etching an etching target material by introducing etching gas into the chamber.
US08062536B2	High density plasma chemical vapor deposition process A method for depositing dielectric material into gaps between wiring lines in the formation of a semiconductor device includes the formation of a cap layer and the formation of gaps into which high density plasma chemical vapor deposition (HDPCVD) dielectric material is deposited. First and second antireflective coatings may be formed on the wiring line layer, the first and second antireflective coatings being made from different materials. Both antireflective coatings and the wiring line layer are etched through to form wiring lines separated by gaps. The gaps between wiring lines may be filled using high density plasma chemical vapor deposition.
US08062533B2	Devices and methods for the purification, isolation, desalting or buffer/solvent exchange of substances A spin column device, which contains a rigid porous filter that retains its shape during centrifugation, chromatography methods using the device to isolate a desired substance, e.g., a biological molecule, from other substances in a mixture, and kits containing the device with one or more reagents for use in the method.
US08062532B2	Process for electrolytic production of chlorine products and byproducts An integrated process separates salts from salty waters and electrolyzes the salts to produce chlorine products such as chlorine, hypochlorites, chlorates and/or caustic soda.
US08062530B2	Method for treatment of high pH/silica brines A method for neutralizing brines that contain high levels of silica accompanied with a high pH. Brine is processed through a reactor in which the pH is lowered and the resultant silica precipitate is adsorbed onto a sacrificial crystal structure. The resultant stream is then processed through a solids removal zone wherein the solids are removed and recovered for reuse. The neutralized solids-free brine is then suitable for down-hole injection in the heavy oil industry or further treatment by common water treatment methods if further adjustment is required for other industries.
US08062526B2	Separation of platinum group metals A process for the chromatographic interseparation of rhodium in admixture with at least one base metal from a feed solution includes complexes of these metals. The process includes contacting the solution with at least one chromatographic medium, and eluting one or more fractions such that at least one fraction includes rhodium complex substantially free from base metal contamination. The at least one chromatography medium includes a support functionalized with substituted amine groups which further include at least one hydrophilic group. Other platinum group metals can also be separated, both from one another and from base metals.
US08062524B2	Integrated oxidation ditch An integrated oxidation ditch comprises a number of oval channels. There are two or more circular zones in the central island of the oxidation ditch, wherein, the two circular zones are tangential to the inner wall or share the inner wall with an adjacent channel. Wastewater of different zones is connected with others. The center island is used sufficiently in the oxidation ditch and all the channels and the deposition zone or the deposition zone and an anaerobic zone, inner/outer re-circulation zone are integrated together. So the oxidation ditch improves space utilization efficiency and reduces the land and cost.
US08062519B2	Gasket distributor A flange joint for connecting two objects in a fluid connection so that fluid can flow between the objects. The flange joint has a gasket, and the gasket is installed in the flange joint. The flange joint has at least one channel for feeding additional fluid from outside of the flange joint through the gasket into fluid flowing between the two objects.
US08062517B2	System for removal of contaminants from industrial streams A method and system for removing from an aqueous system which is contaminated therewith: (1) mercury present as colloids, ions and/or organically bound compounds, and (2) hydrocarbons solubilized, dispersed, and/or emulsified in the said system. Pursuant to the invention the aqueous system to be treated (such as “produced water”) is passed successively through three filtration stages. The first filtration stage is provided with absorption media which effects reduction/removal of dispersed organically bound mercury species and of the dispersed and partially dissolved hydrocarbon phases, as well as of some colloidal mercury and other dissolved metallic species. The second filtration stage utilizes a salt modified reticulated granular filtration media for reduction/removal of slightly dissolved hydrocarbon phases, mercury in colloidal and ionic form and other dissolved metals. The third filtration stage is a polishing stage, which serves to further reduce by electroless or voltaic reduction residual elemental mercury and/or residual colloidal and ionic mercury. At this third stage metallic mercury is incorporated into a metallic matrix from which the mercury may preferably be recovered.
US08062514B2	Structure to contain a large water body of at least 15,000 m3 The invention discloses a process to implement and maintain water bodies larger than 15,000 m3 for recreational use, which comprises the following steps: a.—providing a structure able to contain a large water body larger than 15,000 m3; b.—feeding the structure of step (a) with inlet water; c.—measuring water pH; d.—adding an oxidizing agent to the water contained in the structure of step (a), e.—adding a flocculating agent in concentrations within 0.02 and 1 ppm with maximal frequencies of 6 days and cleaning the bottom of the structure of step (a) with a suction device to remove precipitated impurities from the bottom of said structure, and; f.—generating a displacement of surface water containing impurities and surface oils by means of the injection of inlet water according to step (b), which generates said displacement in such a way to remove said surface water arranged in the structure of step (a), which together with step (e) replaces traditional filtering.
US08062512B2	Processes for bitumen separation Processes are provided for separating bitumen from oil sands and from other bitumen-containing compositions.
US08062510B2	Hydrocarbon recovery techniques A method for extracting hydrocarbons from a vessel by displacement. The method including the displacement of a hydrocarbon source with a material of different density and recovery of the hydrocarbons from the vessel. Additionally, a method for extracting hydrocarbons from a vessel by gas displacement through chemical introduction. The method including introduction of hydrochloric acid and sodium bicarbonate into a vessel, production of carbon dioxide from the reaction of the hydrochloric acid and the sodium bicarbonate, displacement of a hydrocarbon source inside the vessel, and recovery of the hydrocarbon source from the vessel.
US08062506B2	Process for contacting high contaminated feedstocks with catalyst in an FCC unit An FCC process comprising an enlarged riser section and a distributor in an elevated position and with an opening in its tip away from riser walls may reduce coke build-up along the interior walls of a riser. Catalytic mixing may be improved, which could reduce riser coking by increasing hydrocarbon contact with catalyst before contacting the riser wall. Increasing the distance between the introduction of the hydrocarbon and the riser wall may increase this likelihood for hydrocarbon-catalyst contact. Highly contaminated hydrocarbons cause greater coking than do normal hydrocarbons and this FCC process may be effective in decreasing riser coking on such heavy hydrocarbons.
US08062505B2	Process for using iron oxide and alumina catalyst with large particle diameter for slurry hydrocracking A process and apparatus is disclosed for converting heavy hydrocarbon feed into lighter hydrocarbon products. The heavy hydrocarbon feed is slurried with a catalyst comprising iron oxide and alumina to form a heavy hydrocarbon slurry and hydrocracked to produce lighter hydrocarbons. Performance of the iron oxide and alumina catalyst at high mean particle diameters is comparable to performance at low mean particle diameters.
US08062503B2	Products produced from rapid thermal processing of heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks The present invention is directed to the upgrading of heavy hydrocarbon feedstock that utilizes a short residence pyrolytic reactor operating under conditions that cracks and chemically upgrades the feedstock. The process of the present invention provides for the preparation of a partially upgraded feedstock exhibiting reduced viscosity and increased API gravity. This process selectively removes metals, salts, water and nitrogen from the feedstock, while at the same time maximizes the yield of the liquid product, and minimizes coke and gas production. Furthermore, this process reduces the viscosity of the feedstock in order to permit pipeline transport, if desired, of the upgraded feedstock with little or no addition of diluents. The method for upgrading a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock comprises introducing a particulate heat carrier into an upflow reactor, introducing the heavy hydrocarbon feedstock into the upflow reactor at a location above that of the particulate heat carrier so that a loading ratio of the particulate heat carrier to feedstock is from about 15:1 to about 200:1, allowing the heavy hydrocarbon feedstock to interact with the heat carrier with a residence time of less than about 1 second, to produce a product stream, separating the product stream from the particulate heat carrier, regenerating the particulate heat carrier, and collecting a gaseous and liquid product from the product stream. This invention also pertains to the products produced by the method.
US08062502B2	Arrangement and method for detecting small substance concentrations In order to avoid problems caused by baseline drift, it is expedient in a method of an embodiment of the present application not to measure a signal rise in a detection space, but to allow a certain time period to elapse in order to enrich a detectable product (enrichment phase), then to measure a first detection signal, and to measure the baseline signal as second detection signal only after rinsing out the detection space and removing the enriched product. In at least one embodiment, the enriched product is not detected from a signal rise with reference to a baseline, but from a signal difference of first and second detection signals.
US08062501B2	Neutral electrolytic water, neutral electrolytic water production method and device thereof A device and method are provided for producing neutral electrolytic water usable in a wide range of fields and stable over long periods of time. In this invention, neutral electrolytic water is produced by an electrolysis process that applies a voltage of 1 volt to 30 volts, and current density of 5 A/dm2 to 300 A/dm2, from a direct current or pulsed current, to a liquid for processing comprised of water and at least one type of salt selected from a group consisting of NaCl, KCl, and CaCl2 while vibrating that liquid at an amplitude from 0.01 to 15 millimeters at a period between 10 Hertz and 200 Hertz.
US08062498B2	Method of manufacturing a cathode plate, and a cathode plate A method of manufacturing a cathode plate (1) that is used in the electrolytic cleaning and recovery of metals, the cathode plate being at least partly manufactured of stainless steel and the surface of the cathode plate being treated in at least one stage, whereby the cathode plate is formed by cutting it from a solid plate-like material (2), whereby, essentially before cutting (4) the cathode plate to shape, at least part of the surface constituting the cathode plate is subjected to a mechanical treatment (3) to improve the adhesion properties of the surface. The invention also relates to the cathode plate.
US08062496B2	Electroplating method and apparatus An apparatus and method is disclosed for simultaneously electroplating at least two parts in a series electrical configuration in an electroplating system using a shared electrolyte with excellent consistency in thickness profiles, coating weights and coating microstructure. Parts in high volume and at low capital and operating cost are produced as coatings or in free-standing form.
US08062495B2	Replication tools and related fabrication methods and apparatus Durable seamless replication tools are disclosed for replication of seamless relief patterns in desired media, for example in optical recording or data storage media. Methods of making such durable replication tools are disclosed, including preparing a recording substrate on the inner surface of a support cylinder, recording and developing a relief pattern in the substrate, creating a durable negative relief replica of the pattern, extracting the resulting durable tool sleeve from a processing cell, and mounting the tool sleeve on a mounting fixture. Apparatus are disclosed for fabricating such seamless replication tools, including systems for recording a desired relief pattern on a photosensitive layer on an inner surface of a support cylinder. Also disclosed are electrode-position cells for forming a durable tool sleeve having a desired relief pattern. The replication tool relief features may have critical dimensions down to the micron and nanometer regime.
US08062494B2	Micro-machining dust removing device, micro-machining apparatus, and micro-machining dust removing method There is a micro-machining apparatus for removing the micro-machining dust generated at the time of machining while a workpiece M is machined within a liquid W using a probe tip. The apparatus includes a stage on which the workpiece is to be placed; a probe having the probe tip, a machining device having a moving means that moves the stage and the probe relative to each other to machine the workpiece by the probe tip, and a micro-machining dust removing device having a first electrode and a second electrode that are arranged in the liquid so as to sandwich the probe tip therebetween, and a voltage application means that applies a voltage to between both the electrodes to move the micro-machining dust in the liquid.
US08062492B2	Method for analyzing protein A method for analyzing proteins with the use of electrophoresis is provided, which makes it possible to rapidly and conveniently analyze a great variety of proteins with high sensitivity. The method for analyzing a protein in a sample comprises setting a sample in a carrier for electrophoresis, performing electrophoresis for the sample using a buffer for electrophoresis in which a labeling compound represented by formula I: wherein R1 is an aryl group or a heteroaryl group that may be substituted, R2 is a heterocyclic group that may be substituted, and n is an integer between 1 and 5, is dissolved, and then detecting a complex of the compound of formula I and the protein via spectrophotometrical measurement.
US08062484B2	Method for plasma-enhanced physical vapor deposition of copper with RF source power applied to the target A method of performing physical vapor deposition of copper onto an integrated circuit in a vacuum chamber of a plasma reactor, includes providing a copper target near a ceiling of the chamber, placing an integrated circuit wafer on a wafer support pedestal facing the target, introducing a carrier gas into the vacuum chamber, and establishing a deposition rate on the wafer by applying D.C. power to the copper target while establishing a plasma ionization fraction by applying VHF power to the copper target. The method can further include promoting re-sputtering of copper on vertical surfaces on the wafer by coupling HF or LF power to the wafer. The method preferably includes maintaining a target magnetic field at the target and scanning the target magnetic field across the target.
US08062483B2	Separation of chlorosilanes Crude chlorosilane streams containing lower-boiling chlorosilanes and higher-boiling chlorosilanes are separated by contacting them with a distillation aid. The lower-boiling chlorosilanes are separated from the crude chlorosilane stream, and then the distillation aid and the higher-boiling chlorosilanes are separated from one another. The distillation aid is a mono-cyano-substituted organic compound, a nitro-substituted organic compound, a mono-cyano-substituted organosilicon compound, a nitro-substituted organosilicon compound, or a mixture thereof. These distillation aids increase the relative volatility of crude chlorosilane streams such as methyltrichlorosilane and dimethyldichlorosilane resulting in improved separation at lower capital and/or fixed costs.
US08062480B2	Process for producing papermaker's and industrial fabric seam and seam produced by that method The invention disclosed herein relates to the use of laser energy to weld or melt selected locations in papermachine clothing (“PMC”) and other industrial and engineered fabrics. The invention also relates to an improved seam for a papermaker or other industrial fabric that has properties such as strength, durability, openness, adequate number of support points, and fiber support index (FSI) essentially the same as the fabric body. The invention also relates to a fabric having a durable seam, wherein the seam width as measured in the MD is a fraction of the width of a normal seam or a seam that is formed using a conventional technique of equal strength.
US08062477B2	Pulp products A method of forming a moulded and printed product from pulp material including the steps of: forming a pre-form mould to have one or more planar surfaces, compound conjoined planar surfaces and/or two dimensional curved surfaces; transferring an amount of pulp slurry material to the pre-form mould; forming a moulded pre-form from the transferred pulp slurry material; applying printing to the planar and/or dimensional curved surfaces in a pre-distorted configuration; and moulding the printed pre-form to a different final shape whereby the printed surfaces retain the printing without running and the printing conforms to a desired post distortion configuration.
US08062476B2	High strength paper and process of manufacture A preparation of high strength paper by incorporating a polymeric film into the paper web during the paper making process is provided. The polymeric film is either a cold water soluble film or hot water soluble film or water insoluble hydrophilic film or non soluble non hydrophilic film or a combination of cold+hot+cold water soluble film or cold+hot water soluble film or cold+non soluble hydrophilic film or cold+non soluble hydrophilic film+cold water soluble film or cold+non soluble non hydrophilic film or cold+non soluble non hydrophilic film+cold water soluble film or slit strips of one or many of these combinations woven or intertwined offline and incorporated into the paper during the paper making process. Zone coating or discreet printing or zone extrusion striping or formation of hot water soluble film on preformed cold water soluble film which is then inserted into paper during the paper making process, thus using cold water soluble film as a carrier is also provided. The combination of the water soluble film(s) may be plain or wholly or partially perforated.
US08062473B2	Plasma processing apparatus and method A plasma processing apparatus includes in a processing chamber, a sample stage, a bell jar, a coil antenna, a Faraday shield, and a gas ring member located below a skirt portion of the bell jar and above the sample stage. The gas ring member supplies a process gas to a plasma generating space inside the bell jar from a gas port disposed on an inner surface of the gas ring member. A ring shaped plate is disposed near a periphery of the Faraday shield and having an inner surface facing and covering along the inner surface of the gas ring member and being spaced from the inner surface of the gas ring member so as to delimit a gap therebetween.
US08062470B2	Method and apparatus for application of thin coatings from plasma onto inner surfaces of hollow containers A method and an apparatus are proposed for simultaneously coating the inner walls of a plurality of hollow containers, such as bottles, with fluid-impermeable barrier layers applied by a PECVD method with the use of transversal antennas capable of creating plasma having density increased in the vicinity of the inner walls of the containers. The barrier-layer application period is divided into a coating period and a noncoating cooling period, with RF energy constantly maintained under working conditions with shunting thereof from the coating station to the dummy loads during noncoating periods used for cooling the plastic containers. The apparatus comprises a vacuum chamber with a conveyor that transports the containers in a preoriented state for interaction with a plurality of aligning elements that can be inserted into the container openings for subsequent fixation at equal distances in positions aligned with the antennas that can be inserted into the containers for generation of the coating-applying plasma.
US08062468B2	Low-temperature impact resistant thermosetting epoxide resin compositions with solid epoxide resins The invention relates to compositions containing at least one solid epoxide resin A, at least one polymer B of formula (1), at least one thixotropic agent C made from a urea derivative and at least one curing agent for epoxide resins D activated by high temperatures. The compositions are particularly suitable for use as adhesives. Low-temperature impact-resistant adhesives can be produced for use in particular as structural adhesives.
US08062467B2	Two-component adhesive for producing semi-finished products and composite sandwich materials Two-component adhesives (K), which includes two components K1 and K2. Component K1 includes at least one epoxy resin A with more than one epoxy group per molecule on average; at least one epoxy adduct B with more than one epoxy group per molecule on average that is an epoxy adduct of type B1 and optionally combined with an epoxy adduct of type B2; at least one reaction product F between an epoxy adduct B and a compound C, which has at least two isocyanate groups, in addition to at least one curing agent D for epoxy resins, which is activated by increased temperature. The component K2 comprises a compound E, which includes at least two isocyanate groups.
US08062461B2	Method of manufacturing an electro-optical device The disclosure is directed to method for manufacturing an electro-optical device. In one example, a method comprises forming a plurality of scribe lines in a substrate; forming cracks in the substrate which pass from the scribe lines through the substrate; and forming a plurality of dicing lines in the substrate along the scribe lines and the cracks. In one example, the dicing lines are formed at a depth that is less than a thickness of the substrate. This abstract is intended only to aid those searching patents, and is not intended to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims in any manner.
US08062460B2	Laminated piezoelectric ceramic element manufacturing method There is provided a laminated piezoelectric ceramic element manufacturing method, wherein, even when the number of internal electrode laminations is increased, the lamination and cutting steps can be simplified, to enhance cutting precision and make cutting cost low. A first laminated body having stripe-like internal electrodes is cut into a plurality of second laminated bodies so as to have a width-direction dimension W corresponding to a width dimension of a laminated piezoelectric ceramic element chip to be ultimately obtained. Two or more second laminated bodies are laminated in the laminating direction to obtain a third laminated body, and the third laminated body is cut in the laminating direction and parallel to the width direction W to obtain a laminated piezoelectric body.
US08062458B2	Method for stamping thermally activatable adhesive materials which are not tacky at room temperature Method for producing diecuts from heat-activatable adhesive films which comprises applying a layer of heat-activatable adhesive material to a carrier material having a glass transition temperature at least 20° C. lower that that of the adhesive, laminating the heat-activatable layer onto a release liner at a temperature between the glass transition temperature of the release liner and heat activatable adhesive and then diecutting the heat-activatable adhesive layer on the release liner.
US08062457B2	Method for producing surface protection plate for liquid crystal displays and method for producing liquid crystal display At least two or more plastic films are adhered via an adhesive layer or layers to produce a laminate plate having a total thickness of the plastic films of 250 to 700 μm, and then the laminate plate is subjected to die cutting to obtain a surface protection plate 5. The thickness of each plastic film is preferably chosen to be 50 to 400 μm. A surface protection plate having superior rigidity can be thereby easily produced with a smaller thickness. The thus obtained surface protection plate 5 can be suitably used as the surface protection plate 5 of the liquid crystal display 6.
US08062454B2	Process and apparatus to attach elastic members to disposable wearing article being continuously manufactured A continuous web as a component of a disposable wearing article is fed in a machine direction and first continuous elastic members are fed via guide elements adapted to oscillate the elastic members in a cross direction. Each of the guide elements has a first servomotor having a rotary shaft adapted to repeat reversal of its rotational direction, a first arm connected directly with the rotary shaft and extending in a direction crossing the rotary shaft so that the first arm swings around the rotary shaft as the rotary shaft rotates, and a first feed member adapted to direct the first continuous elastic members toward the guide element formed on the first arm.
US08062451B2	Post molding application of an extruded film to an injection molded part A method of laminating a decorative layer to a molded part comprises molding a part formed of an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic resin and applying a segment of co-extruded an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic resin film to the part. The part is loaded into a vacuum forming nest and maintained in a heated state. The film is heated and then positioned over the part in a pressure box. A vacuum is applied through the vacuum forming nest to a first side of the film facing the part at the same time air pressure is applied through the pressure box to a second side of the film. The film is bonded directly to the part without the need for an adhesive.
US08062446B1	Method of making an outer shell for hockey or lacrosse protective pads A method of making an outer shell, the method comprising: (a) providing first and second sheets, each of the first and second sheets being made of a layer of high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethane or polycarbonate extruded with a layer of non-woven fabric; (b) providing a third sheet made of high-density polyethylene foam, polypropylene foam, polyurethane foam or polystyrene foam, the third sheet having top and bottom sides; (c) affixing a first layer of adhesive film on the top side of the third sheet; (d) affixing a second layer of adhesive film on the bottom side of the third sheet; (e) placing the third sheet between the first and second sheets such that the first layer of adhesive film of the third sheet contacts the layer of non-woven fabric of the first sheet and the second layer of adhesive film of the third sheet contacts the layer of non-woven fabric of the second sheet; (f) stitching together the first, second and third sheets in order to form a composite sheet; and (g) thermoforming the composite sheet for forming the outer shell wherein the outer shell has a shape suitable for a hockey or lacrosse leg pad, shoulder pads or elbow pad.
US08062442B1	Safe, in situ methodologies for the destruction of triacetone triperoxide and other explosive peroxides Triacetone triperoxide (TATP) and other explosives of the peroxide family are safely degraded in situ. Nano and micron size metal particles in an elemental state include pure iron and magnesium or iron and magnesium particles that are mechanically alloyed with palladium and nickel. The metal particles are used in both the elemental state and in emulsions that are made from water, a hydrophobic solvent, such as corn oil, and a food-grade nonionic surfactant. The neat metals and emulsified zero valent metals (EZVM) safely degrade TATP with the major degradation product being acetone. The EZVM system absorbs and dissolves the TATP into the emulsion droplets where TATP degradation occurs. EZVM systems are ideal for degrading dry TATP crystals that may be present on a carpet or door entrance. Both the neat metal system and the emulsion system (EZVM) degrade TATP in an aqueous slurry.
US08062440B2	Hafnium alloy target and process for producing the same A hafnium alloy target containing either or both of Zr and Ti in a gross amount of 100 wtppm-10 wt % in Hf, wherein the average crystal grain size is 1-100 μm, the impurities of Fe, Cr and Ni are respectively 1 wtppm or less, and the habit plane ratio of the plane {002} and three planes {103}, {014} and {015} lying within 35° from {002} is 55% or greater, and the variation in the total sum of the intensity ratios of these four planes depending on locations is 20% or less. As a result, obtained is a hafnium alloy target having favorable deposition property and deposition speed, which generates few particles, and which is suitable for forming a high dielectric gate insulation film such as HfO or HfON film, and the manufacturing method thereof.
US08062438B2	Hot-rolled thin steel sheet with excellent formability and excellent strength and toughness after heat treatment, and method for manufacturing the same Provided is a hot-rolled thin steel sheet having a thickness of less than 6 mm and having high strength showing a tensile strength of 440 MPa or more, excellent formability, and excellent strength and toughness after heat treatment and a method of manufacturing the same. A steel base material containing 0.10 to 0.20% of C, and Si, Mn, Al, P, S, and N adjusted to suitable amount ranges, and 0.01 to 0.15% of Ti and 0.0005 to 0.0050% of B is hot rolled so as to have a finishing temperature of finish rolling of 820 to 880° C.; after the completion of the rolling, the hot-rolled thin steel sheet is cooled to a surface temperature range of 550 to 650° C. at a surface cooling rate of 15 to 50° C./s; and the hot-rolled thin steel sheet is coiled at the temperature range.
US08062436B2	Tensile elongation of near metallic glass alloys The present disclosure relates to a near metallic glass based alloy wherein the alloy includes at least 40 atomic percent iron, greater than 10 atomic percent of at least one or more metalloids, and less than 50 atomic percent of at least two or more transition metals, wherein one of said transition metals is Mo said alloy exhibits a tensile strength of 2400 MPa or greater and an elongation of greater than 2%.
US08062432B2	Cleaning method for turbo molecular pump A cleaning method for a turbo molecular pump, which enables the exhausting ability of the turbo molecular pump to be restored without bringing about a decrease in the productivity of a substrate processing apparatus. A vaporizing gas that vaporizes foreign matter attached to an internal surface of the turbo molecular pump is supplied toward the foreign matter.
US08062428B2	Solid acid catalyzed hydrolysis of cellulosic materials Provided are methods for the solubilization of cellulose into soluble sugars without the need for high temperatures, high pressures, strong acid solutions, and/or added water. The produced sugars can be fermented into ethanol. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting a cellulose-containing material with a solid acid material and agitating the cellulose-containing material and the solid acid material for a time sufficient to produce an aqueous solution comprising a quantity of soluble sugars.
US08062426B2	CVD reactor with RF-heated process chamber The invention concerns a deposition device in particular of crystalline coatings on at least one substrate in particular crystalline. Said device comprises a treatment chamber (5) consisting of a number of wall elements (1, 2, 3, 4), said wall elements (1, 2, 3, 4) being electroconductive and placed end-to-end, thus forming contacts (2′, 2″, 3′, 3″); a reactor housing (6) enclosing the wall elements (1, 2, 3, 4) of the treatment chamber and made of a non-electroconductive material and a RF-heated coil surrounding the wall elements (1, 2, 3, 4) of the treatment chamber. The invention is characterized in that a massive single-piece shield heating pipe (8) is implanted between the reactor housing (6) and the walls (1, 2, 3, 4) of the treatment chamber. The material of said pipe is electroconductive so that it is heated by the eddy currents induced therein by the RF field generated by the RF coil and so that it absorbs considerably the RF field and heats the walls (1, 2, 3, 4) of the treatment chamber.
US08062422B2	Method and apparatus for generating a precursor for a semiconductor processing system Embodiments described herein are directed to an apparatus for generating a precursor for a semiconductor processing system. In one embodiment, an apparatus for generating a precursor gas during a vapor deposition process is described. The apparatus includes a canister containing an interior volume between a lid and a bottom, a gaseous inlet and a gaseous outlet disposed on the lid, a plurality of silos coupled to the bottom and extending from a lower region to an upper region of the interior volume, and a tantalum precursor having a chlorine concentration of about 5 ppm or less contained within the lower region of the canister.
US08062420B2	Nonlinear optical crystals and their manufacture and use Described are nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals, including aluminum-borate NLO crystals, that have low concentrations of contaminants that adversely affect the NLO crystal's optical properties, such as compounds that contain transition-metal elements and/or lanthanides, other than yttrium, lanthanum, and lutetium. Some NLO crystals with low concentrations of these contaminants are capable of second harmonic generation at very short wavelengths. Also described are embodiments of a method for making these NLO crystals. Some embodiments involve growing a single NLO crystal, such as an aluminum-borate NLO crystal, from a mixture containing a solvent that is substantially free of harmful contaminants. The described NLO crystals can be used, for example, in laser devices.
US08062418B2	Methods and compositions using calcium carbonate Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided.
US08062413B1	Utilization of heavy oil fly ash to improve asphalt binder and asphalt concrete performance Disclosed herein are an asphalt concrete mixture, an asphalt binder composition, and methods of preparing the related compositions. The asphalt binder compositions include heavy oil fly ash that contains more than about 90 wt. % carbon. The compositions are capable of being performance graded. The binder can be used to modify the asphalt and also as a filler in asphaltic concrete compositions.
US08062410B2	Apparatus and method of enhancing the quality of high-moisture materials and separating and concentrating organic and/or non-organic material contained therein The present invention harvests and utilizes fluidized bed drying technology and waste heat streams augmented by other available heat sources to dry feedstock or fuel. This method is useful in many industries, including coal-fired power plants. Coal is dried using the present invention before it goes to coal pulverizers and on to the furnace/boiler arrangement to improve boiler efficiency and reduce emissions. This is all completed in a low-temperature, open-air system. Also included is an apparatus for segregating particulate by density and/or size including a fluidizing bed having a particulate receiving inlet for receiving particulate to be fluidized. This is useful for segregating contaminants like sulfur and mercury from the product stream.
US08062404B2	Filter insert A filter insert insertable seal-tightly into a filter housing has a filter element having end faces. At least one of the end faces of the filter element is engaged by a reinforcement clamp provided with a sealing element. The reinforcement clamp and the sealing element together form a single integral component. The sealing element has an outer sealing section that is connected to the reinforcement clamp so as to be movable relative to the reinforcement clamp.
US08062391B2	Method for purifying biodiesel fuel Provided is a method for purifying a biodiesel fuel while completely preventing or greatly reducing generation of waste water. The present invention relates to a method for purifying a biodiesel fuel characterized by applying an electric field to or heating a crude biodiesel fuel and a method for purifying a biodiesel fuel characterized by adding water (preferably containing a demulsifier such as an inorganic calcium salt or a magnesium salt) to a crude biodiesel fuel to form W/O emulsion, and breaking the emulsion by application of an electric field or heating, etc.
US08062385B2	Solid electrolytic capacitor with improved volumetric efficiency method of making A method of forming a capacitor includes the steps of: forming an anode with an anode wire extending there from; forming a dielectric on the anode; forming a cathode layer on the dielectric; providing a substrate comprising at least one via and at least two connectors; inserting the anode wire into a first via; forming an electrical connection between the anode wire and a first connector of the connectors; and forming an electrical connection between the cathode layer and a second connector.
US08062384B2	Systems, methods and apparatuses for magnetic processing of solar modules Provided herein are methods, apparatuses and systems for fabricating photovoltaic cells and modules. In certain embodiments, the methods, apparatuses and systems involve coating ferromagnetic substrates with thin film solar cell materials and using magnetic force to constrain, move or otherwise manipulate partially fabricated cells or modules. According to various embodiments, the methods, apparatuses and systems provide magnetically actuated handling throughout a photovoltaic cell or module fabrication process, from forming photovoltaic cell layers on a substrate to packaging the module for transport and installation. The magnetically manipulated processing provides advantages over conventional photovoltaic module processing operations, including fewer mechanical components, greater control over placement and tolerances, and ease of handling. As a result, the methods, apparatuses and systems provide highly efficient, low maintenance photovoltaic module fabrication processes.
US08062382B2	Shading composition The present invention provides a laundry treatment composition comprising a cationic azine dye.
US08062378B2	Proximal self-locking long bone prosthesis A method for arthroplasty includes using a self-locking prosthesis that has a member structured to transfer a load produced by the weight of a patient to a bone. An expandable bone-locking portion that is integral to the member includes a shape-memory material and expands to produce a locking force. A portion of the bone is removed to form an aperture in the bone. The bone-locking portion is inserted into the aperture, and a temperature increase causes a change from a contracted state to an expanded state resulting in expansion of the bone-locking portion so as to contact the inner surface. The expanding is sufficient to create a locking force at the junction between the inner surface and the bone-locking portion of the prosthesis and the majority of the locking force is applied at or above the metaphysis. The length/width ration of the prosthesis may be less than or equal to 5. The resulting reconstructed long-bone may have improved primary and long-term stability.
US08062376B2	Shoulder implant assembly An implant assembly and associated method for selectively performing reverse and traditional arthroplasty for a shoulder joint that includes a humerus and a glenoid. The implant assembly may include a head, a cup, a humeral stem and an adaptor. The method includes inserting the humeral stem to the humerus and connecting a male taper of the adaptor to a female taper of the head. For reverse arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the glenoid and the cup to the stem. For traditional arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the humeral stem and the cup to the glenoid. The method also includes articulating the head with the cup.
US08062374B2	Compliant interbody fusion device with deployable bone anchors An interbody fusion implant with deployable bone anchors includes a support member, a monolithic body that accommodates the support member, and a longitudinal hole along a vertical length of the support member. The support member includes a first end and a second end. The second end includes two flanges. The flanges are configured to dig into an endplate of a vertebral body. The flanges of the support member provide a location fixation on an implantation of the interbody fusion implant into the vertebral body. The support member may also include at least one of a clip shaped support member and an I-shaped support member. The I-shaped support member may allow a rigidity and a support in flexion-extension through a living-hinge positioned in a middle of the I-shaped support member. The longitudinal hole sustains loads imported on the interbody fusion implant and allows the interbody fusion implant to flex freely.
US08062371B2	Intervertebral prosthetic disc with metallic core A prosthetic disc for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes a core having upper and lower curved surfaces and upper and lower plates. At least one of the curved surfaces of the core is metallic, and in some embodiments the entire core is metallic. Each plate has an outer surface which engages a vertebra and a metallic inner curved surface which is shaped to slide over one of the curved surfaces of the core. In some embodiments, the center of rotation of the core is free to move relative to the upper and lower metallic plates. In some embodiments, one or more channels extend across one or both of the curved surfaces of the core for allowing passage of bodily fluid to promote lubrication between the core and at least one of the plates.
US08062366B2	Ratcheting expandable corpectomy/vertebrectomy cage Expandable medical implants for supporting bone structures may include a first member and a second member. The second member may be configured to receive the first member and may be moveable along the longitudinal axis relative to the first member. One of the first and second members may include a plurality of teeth and the other of the first and second members may include at least one tooth. At least a portion of one of the first and second main bodies may be elastically deformable to selectively engage and disengage the at least one tooth and the plurality of teeth. At least one tooth and the plurality of teeth may be shaped to deform the elastically deformable portion when both increasing and when decreasing the overall implant height by moving the second member relative to the first member along the longitudinal axis.
US08062365B2	Bone supporting devices with bio-absorbable end members A device for supporting adjacent bony portions includes a body having a first end and an opposite second end. The body is positionable in a space between the adjacent bony portions with the first and second ends oriented toward respective ones of the adjacent bony portions. At least one of the first and second ends includes bone engaging surfaces. An end member substantially covers the bone engaging surfaces with a bio-absorbable material on at least one end of the body. The end member providing a smooth surface profile to facilitate insertion of the body in the space between the adjacent bony portions.
US08062364B1	Osteoarthritis treatment and device A method for treating arthritis of a joint includes identifying a bone lesion in a bone adjacent to the joint; and implanting in the bone a reinforcing member in or adjacent to the bone lesion. A kit for conducting the method includes: (a) at least one reinforcing member having a proximal face adapted to face the joint, a distal face adapted to face away from the joint, and a wedge-shaped edge adapted to pierce bone, wherein the at least one reinforcing member is planar and sterile; and (b) a container adapted to maintain the at least one reinforcing member sterile. Another kit includes: (a) a sterile fluid; (b) a syringe for injecting the fluid into a bone; (c) a curing agent adapted to cure the fluid to polymerize and/or cross-link; and (d) a container adapted to maintain the sterility of contents of the container.
US08062362B2	Accommodating intraocular lens An intraocular lens for implantation in a capsular bag of an eye includes an optic disposed about an optical axis and a haptic including a protruding portion disposed inside the optic. The optic has an anterior face and an opposing posterior face that are configured to provide a lens power. In response to an ocular force of the eye, the haptic transmits a force that alters one or more of a shape of the optic and an axial thickness of the optic. The protruding portion of the haptic has a refractive index that is equal to a refraction index of the optic for at least one wavelength within the visible spectrum.
US08062358B2	Body lumen device anchor, device and assembly An anchor anchors a therapeutic device having an elongated body within a body lumen. The anchor includes a fixation member carried on the device which is adjustable from a first configuration that permits placement of the device in the body lumen to a second configuration that anchors the device within the body lumen. The anchor further includes a lock that locks the fixation member in the second configuration. The fixation member may be locked in any one of a plurality of intermediate points between the first configuration and a maximum second configuration.
US08062355B2	Self-expandable medical instrument for treating defects in a patient's heart The invention relates to a self-expandable medical instrument (100) for treating defects in a patient's heart, in particular for the transvascular implantation of a prosthetic heart valve (30), wherein the medical instrument (100) is introducible into the body of a patient in a minimally-invasive procedure using a catheter system (40) and comprises a stent (1) made of a flexible mesh (2) of thin wires or filaments (2′). In order to realize a positioning of medical instrument (100) in the patient's heart which is as precise as possible and to securely anchor same there, it is provided for the stent (1) composed of the flexible mesh (2) to exhibit in the expanded state of the medical instrument (100) a distal retention area (10) with a laterally-inverted beaded portion (12) which is engageable in at least one pocket (51) of the patient's defective heart valve (50), a proximal retention area (20), and a center area (15) positioned between the distal and the proximal retention area (10, 20).
US08062354B2	Radially-expandable PTFE tape-reinforced vascular grafts A tape-reinforced tubular vascular graft formed of sintered fluoropolymer(s), such as expanded, sintered PTFE. The graft includes a base graft and a reinforcing tape applied thereto. The tape may be spirally wrapped about the graft or spirally wrapped into a tube about a cylindrical mandrel and then applied to the exterior of the graft. Radial shrinkage of the combined base graft and tape, or of the reinforcing tape tube, renders the vascular graft subsequently radially enlargeable by more than 5%, without tearing or breaking of the reinforcement tape layer of the graft. Radially enlargeable grafts of the present invention may be combined with various types of stents or anchoring systems, to form endovascular graft devices which are transluminally insertable and implantable within the lumen of a host blood vessel. Alternatively, radially enlargeable grafts of the present invention may be implanted by way of traditional surgical graft implantation techniques, without any radial enlargement of the graft at the time of implantation, so as to take advantage of the improved strength properties and suture-holding properties of the radially-shrunken tape-reinforced grafts of the present invention.
US08062353B2	Abluminal, multilayer coating constructs for drug-delivery stents Implantable medical devices may include at least one structural element having an abluminal side, luminal side, and sidewalls between the abluminal and luminal sides. The coating may include at least two continuous coating layers. In some embodiments, the luminal side, and all or a majority of the sidewalls are free of at least two of the coating layers.
US08062351B2	Stent-graft with bioabsorbable structural support The invention relates to a stent-graft with a bioabsorbable structure and a permanent graft for luminal support and treatment of arterial fistulas, occlusive disease, and aneurysms. The bioabsorbable structure is formed from braided filaments of materials such as PLA, PLLA, PDLA, and PGA and the graft is formed from materials such as PET, ePTFE, PCU or PU.
US08062345B2	Delivery systems for delivering and deploying stent grafts A delivery system for delivering and deploying a stent graft includes a guidewire catheter, an apex release catheter, an apex capture device, a relatively rigid, hollow catheter, a sheath catheter, a relatively flexible, hollow stent graft sheath and a distal nose. The apex capture device includes a distal capture portion fixedly connected to the distal end of the guidewire catheter and having a distal portion and a proximal stopper having an exposed side facing distally in a plane approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the guidewire catheter. The apex capture device also includes a proximal capture portion fixedly connected to the distal end of the apex release catheter and has fingers extending toward the distal capture portion in a distal direction that define an interior cavity to receive the proximal stopper. The proximal and distal capture portions of the apex capture device define a stent capture state. In an embodiment, the delivery system further includes a hollow graft push catheter slidably disposed about the apex release catheter and a connected to the distal end of the graft push catheter.
US08062342B2	Orthopedic plate blocking assembly In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an orthopedic plate blocking assembly that can be used for the fixation or fastening of an orthopedic plate to bone tissue. In particular, the present invention, in one embodiment, provides an orthopedic plate having a plurality of cavities where each cavity is configured and dimensioned to receive a bone anchoring member. The orthopedic plate further provides a blocking mechanism having a plurality of blocking members that block the bone anchoring members to prevent the bone anchoring members from “backing out” of cavities once the bone anchoring members are finally seated in the cavities.
US08062341B2	Rotatable bone plate The present invention relates generally to a bone plate for stabilizing bony structures. More particularly, the invention is directed to bone plates having an elongate body to which an integrated rod is formed. Integrated rod portion may be captured by a bone anchor with a receiving member. The bone plate is movable from a first position to a second position and may have an aperture for lagging the bone plate to the bone.
US08062337B2	Expandable device for insertion between anatomical structures and a procedure utilizing same A surgical implantation procedure and a device for performing same according to which an expandable member is inserted between anatomical structures and expanded in one plane to cause relative movement between the structures. The expansion is terminated when the structures are in a predetermined spatial relationship.
US08062334B2	Suture anchor A bone anchor is described having pre-attached suture material. After insertion, lateral wings can be deployed on the bone anchor to prevent anchor pull-out. The suture may be attached at the tip of the anchor by tying it to a wire hook secured in a cavity in the anchor tip. The anchor may be inserted and deployed using an anchor inserter that is configured to apply an axial force to the anchor, thereby deforming the anchor to form the lateral wings.
US08062332B2	Surgical cobra head suture needle A surgical needle includes an elongated needle body defining a longitudinal y-axis along which the needle body extends and transverse x and z-axes. The needle body includes a central shaft portion, a first suture end portion for attachment to a suture and a second needled end portion for penetrating tissue. The needled end portion has three sides which intersect to define three cutting edges and terminate at a needle point. At least one side includes a pair of planar surface portions arranged in oblique relation to define a general concave appearance to the one side. The needled end portion further defines an enlarged transition portion adjacent the central shaft portion with at least an x-dimension greater than a corresponding x-dimension of the central shaft portion.
US08062327B2	Embolus blood clot filter and delivery system A blood filter delivery system for delivering a filter into a vein includes an introducer and a push rod with a spline member disposed along the push rod. The spline member has a main body, first and second boss portions spaced apart along the longitudinal axis to provide a gap for retaining anchor member of the filter during delivery via the introducer.
US08062311B2	Endoscopic hemostatic clipping apparatus An apparatus for applying clips to tissue, comprises a plurality of clips, each of the clips including a proximal end having a pair of opposed jaws and a distal end including a linking feature, where the clips are linked to one another to form a clip chain with a linking feature of a distal-most one of the clips being gripped between the jaws of an immediately proximal one of the clips and a control linkage coupled to a proximal-most one of the clips for applying tension and compression to the clip chain in combination with a magazine containing the clip chain, the magazine including an abutment surface sized to prevent passage distally therebeyond of a clip having received between its jaws a linking feature of an immediately distal clip and an opening location within which the jaws of a clip are permitted to open to release a linking feature therefrom.
US08062308B2	Devices and methods for securing tissue A compression ring to grip and compress body structure such as diverticulum, hemorrhoids, and tissue adjacent a hole. A resilient ring-shaped body defines a compression channel, and one or more axially rigid elongated spikes extend from the body into the channel. The body defines a first axial segment surrounding the compression channel and a second axial segment surrounding the compression channel, with the spike being engaged only with the second axial segment. The first axial segment more tightly compresses the body structure than the second axial segment.
US08062306B2	Manually articulating devices Methods and devices are provided for controlling movement of a working end of a surgical device, and in particular for performing various surgical procedures using an instrument having an end effector that can be articulated relative to an elongate shaft of the device. In certain embodiments, the end effector can also optionally rotate relative to the elongate shaft of the device, and/or the shaft can rotate relative to a handle of the device.
US08062305B2	Surgical portal with enhanced retention capabilities A surgical portal apparatus for permitting introduction of a surgical object within tissue includes a portal member defining a longitudinal axis and having leading and trailing ends. The portal member includes an outer wall defining a longitudinal opening dimensioned for reception of a surgical object. At least one projection is disposed on the outer wall of the portal member and extends in at least a radial direction relative to the longitudinal axis. The at least one projection is dimensioned and configured for engaging tissue to resist movement of the portal member within tissue. The at least one projection defines a recess for receiving tissue portions adjacent thereto. A plurality of projections is spaced about the outer wall of the portal member. At least two of the projections are circumferentially spaced relative to the longitudinal axis and/or at least two of the projections are longitudinally spaced relative to the longitudinal axis.
US08062294B2	Implant with integral fastener retention An orthopaedic implant provides a simple yet effective retention system requiring no additional components beyond the implant and the associated fastener(s). A plurality of anti-rotation protrusions on the fastener or screw head that match recesses in the implant. The protrusions engage the recesses to prevent the fastener from reversing direction, thereby assuring that the associated fastener does not backout during normal motion of the spine and other anatomical structures. A land on the fastener screw thread assures the fastener will not disengage from the implant should it strip out of the bone. Preventing the fastener from backing out assures it will not detach from the implant or staple, assuring that the implant will remain in place until all fasteners in the system have catastrophically failed. The anti-backout features of the invention provide feedback as they engage, allowing the surgeon to move quickly when placing a fastener without the concern for inadvertent over-tightening. Although ideally suited to a spinal correction system such as a cervical plate, the invention is applicable to other orthopedic devices, including plates and staples for other applications.
US08062293B2	Strut joint for an external fixator A ball joint for use with an external fixator has a sleeve in engagement with a rod of a strut for the external fixator. A ring insert and a blocking element are provided, having a combined circumferential surface being able to be introduced into a hole of a ring of an external fixator. The ring insert and blocking element have complementary wedge surfaces allowing a relative radial displacement therebetween to enlarge the diameter of the combined circumferential surface for blocking the ball joint inside the hole. Additionally the sleeve comprises a spherical hollow ball portion with concentrical inner and outer spherical portions, wherein the outer spherical portion engages a complementary spherical socket of the blocking element and wherein the inner spherical portion is engaged by a ball nut. A connection element extends through the sleeve, blocking element and ring insert, wherein a radial displacement and axial displacement of the ring insert and blocking element are activated by the connection element.
US08062282B2	Methods and apparatus for temporarily occluding body openings Methods and apparatus are provided for temporarily occluding a body lumen. A method in accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention includes introducing a tip of a catheter into the body lumen, the tip including a central longitudinal axis; expelling a thermosensitive polymer from the tip of the catheter into a portion of the body lumen, with at least a portion of the thermosensitive polymer being expelled from the tip in a direction generally radially outward from the central longitudinal axis to improve adherence of the thermosensitive polymer to a wall defining the body lumen; and at least partially withdrawing the tip from the body lumen and allowing the thermosensitive polymer to harden as it warms to body temperature to form a plug in the body lumen.
US08062280B2	Port assembly for use with needleless connector A port assembly includes a housing with an opening and a bore therethrough, a slit septum disposed in the bore to control access through the opening, a base joined to the housing and having a membrane attached thereto, a perforator having a first end abutting the slit septum and a second end aligned with the membrane, and a resilient member disposed between the perforator and the base. The port assembly may be used in a fluid container that includes a receptacle for retaining a fluid, and at least one conduit in communication with the receptacle. The at least one conduit may be defined, at least in part, by the port assembly.
US08062277B2	Anal hygienic pad and method of use A method is disclosed for absorbing anal leakage, such as fecal material, blood or flatulence. The method includes positioning an intergluteal absorbent pad external to the anal orifice of a subject such that the pad is retained between the buttocks, and any discharge from the anus is absorbed by the absorbent material of the pad. The pad can have a variety of shapes, including major and minor portions that are portions of spheres or ellipsoids, or which are elongated and have cross-sections that are circular or ellipsoid. The smaller minor portion of the pad is positioned against the anal orifice to minimize pressure exerted in this sensitive area, while the larger major portion is retained in the less sensitive intergluteal space. Insertion and retention of the pad adjacent to the anus helps alleviate symptoms of the hemorrhoids, absorbs leakage, and can also be used as a reservoir to administer medication.
US08062273B2	Reduced pressure treatment system A wound treatment apparatus is provided for treating tissue damage, which comprises a fluid impermeable wound cover sealed over a site for purposes of applying a reduced pressure to the site. The apparatus also includes a cover with protrusions on its surface for purposes of monitoring pressure at the site. An absorbable matrix may be placed in the site of a wound to encourage tissue growth into the matrix. Temperature of the site may be monitored using a layer of temperature sensitive material and temperature sensors connected to an alarm and recording device. A vacuum pump supplies suction within the wound cover over the treatment site. A portable version of the wound treatment apparatus is also provided. Finally, a method for treating wounds using reduced pressure is provided.
US08062270B2	Method and device for delivering medicine to bone A device for implantation within a bone is provided. The device includes a first end, a second end, and a shaft connecting the first and second ends. The shaft defines a cannulation extending along at least a portion of the length of the shaft. The device includes a seal coupled to the shaft, and the seal includes an inner surface facing the cannulation of the shaft. The seal is configured to provide access to the cannulation following implantation of the device within a bone, and the seal is configured to self-seal after access is provided to the cannulation.
US08062269B2	Fail safe dual chamber peritoneal dialysis/infusion system A flow control manifold includes a valve housing having first and second inlets and an outlet. The valve housing defines a cavity sized to slideably engage a valve having a first position and a second position. The flow control manifold may further include a first flow path defined within the valve and a second flow path defined within the valve such that the first flow path fluidly couples the first and second inlets to the outlet along the second flow path when the valve is in the first position.
US08062266B2	Vascular access device including a tear-resistant septum A vascular access device within an external environment may include a body and a septum at least partially housed within the body. Septum may at least substantially seal a lumen extending through the body. The septum may further include at least a first and a second material. At least one of the materials of the septum may be selected or adapted to resist tearing of the septum.
US08062260B2	Trocar cannula device with retention feature A trocar cannula is disclosed. The trocar cannula comprises a cannula having at least one tab member formed therein. Each tab member is configured to provide a retention force between the cannula and tissue when the tab member is placed in a deformed position. The tab member is selectively moveable between a relaxed position, in which the cannula may be moved with respect to the tissue, and the deformed position, wherein the tab member frictionally engages the tissue.
US08062258B2	Mechanical pump for removal of fragmented matter and methods of manufacture and use Material transport catheters and methods for their use rely on rotation of an impeller within a catheter body and a clearing element for preventing buildup of materials at the opening of the catheter body. The impeller preferably comprises an inner tube or shaft having a helical rotor formed over an outer surface thereof. The clearing element may comprise a free end of a structure near the distal end of the catheter body for disrupting clot, wherein the free end of the structure extends into the distal opening of the catheter body to break up materials as the impeller is rotated. Alternatively, the clearing element may comprise a cutting member disposed at the distal opening of the catheter body.
US08062255B2	Auto-injector A device for delivering a dose of medicament includes a generally elongated housing, a container containing medicament to be injected through a needle, a force device acting on the container and capable of, upon activation, moving the container and the needle for penetration and subsequently expelling medicament through the needle, and an activating device arranged to activate the force means. The activating device includes a needle shield slidably arranged in relation to the housing, which upon movement releases the force device, and a release device arranged in the front, injecting, area of the device, which, when in a non-activated state prevents the needle shield from sliding, thereby preventing activation, and when activated, enables sliding of the needle shield and thereby activation of the device. The release device is arranged on the device such that it promotes an ergonomic grip of the device for its activation.
US08062253B2	Medical skin mountable device A medical device is provided comprising a transcutaneous device unit and a reservoir unit. The transcutaneous device unit comprises a transcutaneous device for transporting a fluid through a skin portion of a subject, and a mounting surface adapted for application to the skin of the subject. The reservoir unit comprises a reservoir adapted to contain a fluid drug, the reservoir comprising an outlet means allowing the transcutaneous device to be arranged in fluid communication with an interior of the reservoir, and an expelling assembly for expelling a fluid drug out of the reservoir and through the skin of the subject via the transcutaneous device. The transcutaneous device unit and the reservoir unit further comprise coupling means allowing the reservoir unit to be secured to the transcutaneous device unit in the situation of use. By this arrangement a two-unit system is provided which can be used in a convenient and cost-effective manner.
US08062251B2	Multi-function catheter and use thereof A catheter for delivering an agent to an area of treatment is presented. The catheter includes a catheter body, a balloon assembly coupled to the catheter body, a first lumen, and a second lumen. The balloon assembly has spaced-apart balloons that define an area between the balloons. The first lumen extends along the catheter body to pass an inflation material to the balloons to control an inflation level of the balloons. The second lumen extends along the catheter body and having an outlet in the area between the balloons. There may be a third lumen for bypassing a biological fluid such as blood while the catheter is being used. The method of using this catheter is also presented. The method entails simultaneously inflating the balloons to isolate a treatment area and adding an agent to the treatment area through one of the lumens.
US08062242B2	Hinge assembly for an orthopedic knee brace and knee brace incorporating the hinge assembly A hinge assembly is provided for an orthopedic knee brace. The knee brace includes upper and lower support arms. The hinge assembly includes a hinge plate and first and second gear members pivotally connected to the hinge plate. The first gear member is coupled for rotation with the upper support arm and has an articulation surface adjacent a surface of the upper support arm. The second gear member is coupled for rotation with the lower support arm and has an articulation surface adjacent a surface of the lower support arm. The hinge assembly allows medial/lateral articulation of the upper and lower support arms in a plane substantially perpendicular to a plane of rotation of the first and second gear members.
US08062241B2	Myofascial strap An improved strap has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion extending between the first and second end portions. An inner surface of the middle portion and inner and outer surfaces of the first end portion include a foam material. The foam material of the inner surfaces of the middle and first end portions is positionable against skin of the patient. An outer surface of the middle portion includes a fabric material and a foam region. An inner surface of the second end portion includes a retainer for connecting the inner surface of the second end portion to the fabric material of the outer surface of the middle portion.
US08062233B2	Lancet protective cap A unique technique for maintaining the sterility and integrity of a lancet tip. One or more lancet tips are sandwiched between a first web and a second web of material to protect the sterility of the lancet tips. The first and second webs are heat fused together to form a structure that covers and encapsulates the lancet tips to protect the integrity of the lancet tips. The structure is cut to form individual protective caps to detachably cover each of the lancet tips.
US08062229B2	Methods and devices for measurement and treatment of pain and the treatment of inflammation and osteoporosis A method for pain treatment and measurement according to various aspects of the present invention generally includes providing an external field to a portion of a living being, wherein the external field comprises a frequency of about 3040 Hz. This frequency of about 3040 Hz can also be intermixed with two or more other frequencies for the treatment and measurement of pain, and can be utilized alone or together with other intermixed frequencies to treat inflammation and osteoporosis.
US08062228B2	Dual mode intracranial temperature detector Apparatus for detecting thermal radiation emanating from two different intracranial depths in a patient includes a dual-mode transducer having a working surface for placement against a patient's cranium. The transducer includes a first antenna with an aperture adjacent the working surface that first antenna being tuned to a first frequency and producing a first output signal indicative of thermal radiation received within an antenna pattern extending a selected first distance from the working surface and a second antenna having a second aperture adjacent to the working surface within the first aperture. The second antenna is tuned to a second frequency and produces a second output signal indicative of thermal radiation received within an antenna pattern extending a selected second distance from the working surface, the second distance being shorter than the first distance. The two output signals are coupled to a receiver/control unit which thereupon monitors and displays the temperature at the two intracranial depths.
US08062225B1	Immersion bag system for use with an ultrasound probe An immersion bag system for use with an ultrasound probe to overcome near field artifact including a flexible thin wall thickness immersion bag with an attached flexible collar having an integral internal seal. The immersion bag contains a gel or other ultrasound transmission medium and is sealingly and removably attached by a mutually formed probe/seal valve to the tip end of an ultrasound probe. The immersion bag is able to conform to a cornea, as well as to other surfaces, whether flat or irregular, thereby enabling an ultrasound probe to be used easily on such surfaces. An ultrasound probe, in use with the immersion bag system, is maintained at a distance above the contact surface of the immersion bag and is positionable about the vertical axis while the immersion bag maintains stationary conformal contact with the structure against which it is in contact.
US08062220B2	Monitoring physiological conditions A method for unobtrusive screening the well-being of a person using a plurality of sensing devices, including detecting the presence of a person; identifying and tracking the person; using sensing devices, which includes at least one camera, to unobtrusively sense one or more body parameters of the person; calculating and storing wellness parameters, which are derived from the sensed body parameter data; and automatically evaluating the well-being of the person based on current and prior semantic data including comparing the wellness parameters to previously determined wellness parameters for that person.
US08062216B2	Otoscope with attachable ear wax removal device An otoscope kit has an otoscope with an attachable ear wax removal device for ear wax removal. A fluid dispensing means which is attachable to the otoscope for ejecting fluid through said ear speculum into the ear canal, the fluid dispensing means being mounted on the gripping body of the otoscope. The fluid dispensing means preferably includes a housing, a fluid supply and dispensing container, a pump, a tube connected to the fluid supply and dispensing container at one end extending and connected to a connector on a speculum cover. The fluid dispensing means is controlled by an actuator switch that is mounted in an opening of said housing wherein the actuation of the fluid dispensing means occurs without blocking the line of sight through the viewing means. The fluid dispensing means further can have a fluid recovery means having a vacuum pump, a fluid and debris recovery container and a tube for connecting the fluid recovery container to a second connector in the speculum cover. The fluid recovery means is controlled by a second actuator switch mounted in an opening of the dispensing housing. The otoscope-come ear wax removal system has the main advantage of removing ear wax under direct vision.
US08062215B2	Fluorescent nanoparticle scope Various compositions, methods, and devices are provided that use fluorescent nanoparticles to function as markers, indicators, and light sources. In one embodiment, an endoscopic adaptor is provided for viewing fluorescent nanoparticles. The adaptor can be configured to removably mate to a portion of an endoscope, such as an eyepiece, and it can be adapted to contain a filter for filtering light received through the viewing lumen of the eyepiece. In an exemplary embodiment, the filter is configured to transmit fluorescent light while blocking visible light, to thereby enable a structure containing one or more fluorescent nanoparticles to be viewed through the endoscope.
US08062209B2	Implantable pump An implantable pump with a plurality of protrusions and grooves is described.
US08062203B2	Proportional attenuation of radiation in brachytherapy treatment Attenuating masks for selective attenuation of radiation, particularly from an x-ray source in brachytherapy, employ materials having atomic number in a specific range, so as to attenuate radiation dose intensity generally proportionally through a range of distance from the source. Some preferred attenuation materials are silver and molybdenum. A set of small masks can be provided for a particular design of catheter that holds a radiation source, each mask having a size and shape to define a different solid angle of masking, so that in a brachytherapy procedure, sensitive tissue such as bone or skin can be protected by proper selection of and positioning of the attenuating mask, to reduce the dose intensity to that tissue.
US08062201B2	Sheet finishing apparatus and image forming apparatus equipped with the same A sheet finishing apparatus includes first and second conveyance devices for conveying a sheet on a sheet conveyance path, a folding roller device for folding the sheet disposed between the first and second conveyance devices, a folded sheet conveyance path for conveying a folded sheet from the folding roller device, and first and second stopper devices. The first and second stopper devices are respectively disposed downstream and upstream of the sheet conveyance path relative to the folding roller device. The first stopper device positions and aligns a leading edge of the sheet, and guides the sheet conveyed by the first conveyance device to the folding roller device, and the second stopper device positions and aligns a trailing edge of the sheet, and transfers the sheet reversely by the second conveyance device to the folding roller device.
US08062195B2	Individual physical training device The present invention provides a personal training device and system for applying controlled load on body muscles. The training device generally comprises a ground supported frame that holds a torso support assembly and a foot support assembly. The torso support assembly further comprises a torso support that is vertically displaceable with respect to the frame along a first axis and fixable at various positions along said first axis. The foot support assembly includes a foot-engaging member that is horizontally displaceable with respect to the frame along a second axis normal to the first axis and fixable at various positions along the second axis.
US08062192B1	Portable stationary bicycle trainer A portable stationary bicycle trainer comprises a main frame having a top end and a bottom end and having handlebars attached to the top end thereof. A support member having a first end and a second end is connected at its first end to the main frame. A plurality of pedals are rotatably engaged to the main frame at a position adjacent to the first end of the support member. An arcuately shaped base having varied topography that simulates outdoor variable-grade terrain is connected to the bottom end of the main frame and the second end of the support member. The portable stationary bicycle trainer simultaneously provides the user with leg exercise and core muscle strength training.
US08062191B2	Recumbent stepper A recumbent stepper includes a frame, a pair of lever arms, pedals, pulleys, flexible members, springs and adjustable resistance devices The pair of lever arms are pivotally attached to the frame and are movable from a retracted position to an extended position. Pedals are attached to each lever arm. The pair of pulleys are rotatably attached to the frame. The pair of flexible members are attached between the lever arms and pulleys and are wound around the pulley when the lever arm is in the retracted position and deploys as the lever arm moves to the extended position. Springs are operably attached to each pulley such that each lever arm is biased to the retracted position. Adjustable resistance devices are operably connected to each pulleys whereby increasing the resistance on the pulley increases the force required to move the lever from the retracted position toward the extended position.
US08062188B1	Elliptical exercise machine An elliptical exercise machine includes a bottom frame, two transmission bars, and two stepping bars. The bottom frame has a rotating axis, both sides of which are provided with a crank, respectively. One end of each of the two transmission bars is connected with the corresponding crank. The two stepping bars are connected with the two transmission bars. The other end of each of the stepping bars has a dragging mechanism mounted on the bottom frame. Driven by the two swing arms and the two transmission bars, the two stepping bars perform elliptical motions. Before the two stepping bars move to the left and right extremities of the elliptical curve, the corresponding dragging mechanism is driven to produce a quick return action. The two dragging mechanisms also simultaneously perform reciprocal dragging motions to correct the elliptical motions of the stepping bars and make the motions smoother.
US08062186B2	Elliptical exercise machine An exercise machine includes a pair of support members having front ends connected to a crank unit for turning along with the crank unit and rear ends moving along a reciprocating path due to the guidance of a pair of guide members. A pair of foot members are each mounted on the respective support member. Each foot member moves through a substantially elliptical path, and each foot member at least partially overhangs the other foot member during at least a portion of travel along the substantially elliptical path.
US08062184B2	Press bars for weightlifting exercises and related methods for using them A press bar for supporting a weight during a weightlifting exercise includes a body that has a first end, a second end, and a body-axis that passes through the first and second ends, wherein the body-axis is substantially horizontal when the press bar lies on a substantially horizontal surface. In addition to the body, the press bar includes a handle connected to the body. The handle includes a grip positioned relative to the body-axis. The grip has a longitudinal axis lying in a plane that is vertical when the press bar lies on a substantially horizontal surface. The position of the grip relative to the body-axis is such that the body-axis does not intersect the grip, but does intersect the plane at an angle between 45° and 135°.
US08062179B2	Method for exiting an engine-idle driving mode in a heavy land vehicle Method for exiting an engine-idle driving mode in a heavy land vehicle having an automatic transmission. The engine-idle driving mode is established in the vehicle when the engine is running substantially constantly at idle speed and a gear is engaged propelling the vehicle at a corresponding substantially constant, relatively slow vehicle speed. The method includes receiving a driver request, when in engine-idle driving mode, to accelerate from the prevailing substantially constant, relatively slow vehicle speed. The engine torque requirement is assessed for delivering the requested acceleration that can be developed from the engine while maintaining the automatic transmission in the same gear in which engine-idle driving is taking place. The requested acceleration is delivered by increasing the engine's torque output and without downshifting the automatic transmission.
US08062177B2	Method for selecting a neutral position of a motor vehicle transmission and for selecting a parking gear of a motor vehicle A method of selecting a neutral position of an automatic or automated transmission and a parking gear to immobilize a motor vehicle. The neutral position and parking device can be set or activated, depending on a gear selected by the driver with a selector device and depending on other vehicle operating parameters. Only when the motor vehicle is at least substantially stationary, an ignition circuit acting on the drive motor vehicle is electrically interrupted and a “Neutral” (N) gear is selected by a selector device occur simultaneously, can an N-holding phase, in which the transmission is in a friction-free neutral position, be activated by a separate control device provided in addition to the selector device, as long as an energy management system of the motor vehicle allows activation of the N-holding phase.
US08062175B2	Method and apparatus for optimizing braking control during a threshold braking event A method minimizes a driveline vibration and reduces stopping distances in a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) having a plurality of drive wheels, a friction braking system having antilock braking system (ABS) capability, and an electronically variable transmission (EVT) with two EVT modes. The method automatically shifts the EVT to a predetermined high speed/low torque EVT mode when the ABS is active and when a calibrated maximum deceleration rate is not exceeded. An HEV has a friction braking system with ABS capability and an EVT including a plurality of modes. A controller automatically activates the friction braking ABS in response to a threshold level of slip between the drive wheels and the road surface when the brake pedal is actuated. An algorithm automatically shifts the EVT into one of the high speed/low torque EVT modes when the ABS is activated and the calibrated maximum deceleration rate is not exceeded.
US08062173B2	Method for controlling a hybrid drivetrain A method for controlling a hybrid drivetrain of a motor vehicle such that, during a thrust operation of the vehicle, a change takes place from a combustion-powered driving mode, in which the combustion engine is in a thrust operation, the separator clutch is engaged and the electric machine contributes no force, or from a combined driving mode in which the engine is in a thrust operation, the clutch is engaged and the electric machine operates as a generator, to an electric driving mode in which the engine is switched off, the clutch is disengaged and the electric machine operates as a generator. To efficiently change driving modes, the clutch is partially disengaged to a slip limit; the clutch is then completely disengaged; and when the clutch reaches the slip limit, the generator torque of the electric machine is increased inversely to the torque that can be transmitted by the clutch.
US08062171B2	Transmission engagement control during an engine restart of a hybrid electric vehicle A method for controlling transmission engagement during restart of an engine in a hybrid electric powertrain includes moving a gear lever between a forward position and reverse position, using electric power to drive an auxiliary pump whose output causes a transmission to engage a gear that corresponds to the lever position and to stroke, to zero torque capacity, an oncoming clutch that corresponds to said gear, initiating the restart, and discontinuing use of the auxiliary pump.
US08062167B2	Carrier cup of planet carrier The present invention relates to a carrier cup of a planet carrier that improves strength thereof and reduces noise occurring in an automatic transmission by changing an interior circumferential shape of a leg. The carrier cup of a planet carrier according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention at which pinion gears are mounted such that the pinion gears are rotatably supported thereby may include a carrier plate provided with a carrier hole for mounting a carrier shaft and a plurality of pinion holes for mounting the pinion gears, and a plurality of legs extending perpendicularly from one side surface of the carrier plate, wherein radial thickness of the leg is changed along a circumferential direction thereof.
US08062158B2	Timing chain drive unit In a timing chain drive unit the tooth pitch of a driven sprocket from which a tension span of the chain travels toward a driving sprocket varies cyclically around the circumference of the driven sprocket and cyclically increases and decreases the length of the tension span in synchronism with load variations imparted to the driven sprocket by a valve-operating camshaft.
US08062154B2	Apparatus for deterring modification of sports equipment The present invention relates to an apparatus for playing ball sports including softball. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus for deterring the modification of ball bats. The bat comprises a barrel, a sweet spot, a transition area, a handle, and an end knob. Within the barrel are found supports used to reinforce the structural integrity of the bat to deter users from crushing the bat, causing the bat to fall outside the legal classification of bats allowed by the Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA). The supports are made out of a lightweight durable composition. The supports are held in place by a retaining member. Multiple supports and retaining members may be used.
US08062153B2	Ping pong ball tether attachment A system for tethering a ping-pong ball comprising: a ping-pong table, where said ping-pong table includes a net extended across the center of the table; an arch support attachment, where said support attachment includes two vertical posts, where said posts are attached to each end of the net and an arched center portion that extends between the two vertical posts; a tether line; a line attachment clip, where said clip is attached to the center of the support attachment and provides a means to secure one end of the tether line; and a ball attached to the opposite end of the tether line.
US08062152B2	Height adjustment mechanism for a basketball system A basketball system may include a basketball goal with a backboard and a rim. The basketball system may also include a support structure that is sized and configured to support the basketball goal above a playing surface. In addition, the basketball system may include a height adjustment mechanism that allows the height of the basketball goal to be adjusted. The height adjustment mechanism may include a locked position in which the height of the basketball goal may be set in a fixed position and an unlocked position in which the height of the basketball goal may be adjustable. The upward movement of a handle may unlock the height adjustment mechanism and adjust the height of the basketball system, and the downwardly movement of the handle may also unlock the height adjustment mechanism and adjust the height of the basketball system.
US08062151B2	Golf club head and system A golf club head system and a golf club head for inclusion into a golf club are provided. The golf club head includes a main body member and a secondary body member. The main body member has a striking surface, a sole portion, a crown portion, and a rear face substantially opposed to the striking surface. The main body member defines an at least substantially enclosed main body cavity. The secondary body member is attached to the main body member and extends at least substantially over the entire rear face of the main body member. The golf club head system includes two or more secondary body members, each configured for interchangeable attachment to a main body member. Each secondary body member defines an internal concavity, has a different external shape, and has a different combination of center-of-gravity and moment-of-inertia characteristics.
US08062147B2	Visual and tactile confirmation golf grip and system A visual and tactile confirmation golf grip and system is provided. The golf grip includes a grip body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a grip length, a proximal end, a distal end, and an exterior body surface. The exterior body surface is defined by a first quadrant, a second quadrant, a third quadrant, and a fourth quadrant. The golf grip may include a first alignment channel, a second alignment channel, a third alignment channel, and a fourth alignment channel. The alignment channels are configured to extend longitudinally along the exterior body surface. The golf grip is configured such that for any given quadrant, there is only one alignment channel in that particular quadrant. The alignment channels are sized and dimensioned to accommodate two-point discrimination, and thus allow a golfer to tactilely perceive the alignment channels to help build psychomotor confidence, which ultimately leads to better golf shots.
US08062145B1	Device to measure the motion of a golf club A club shaft that can be installed in a club head permanently or can be installed in clubs with interchangeable shaft features is disclosed herein. The invention is a measurement system that enables the capturing of the speed and motion of the golfer's swing. The invention uses magnetic material positioned on a face of a golf club head and an array of magnetic sensors.
US08062141B2	Clinch nut fastening method A metal clinch fastener has portions thereof selectively hardened to enable use of the fastener with metal members of differing hardness values. The selective hardening of the fastener enables mounting with application of required forces for piercing and/or plastic deformation of the metal member without undesirable deformation or distortion of the fastener. The screw thread region or zone of the fastener has a relatively lesser hardness suitable and may be pre-threaded or later threaded by engagement with a thread forming screw.
US08062136B2	Overload protection for an agricultural machine An agricultural machine, comprises a frame, two or more processing members, which are movably attached to the frame, and a drive device which is configured to drive the processing members. The drive device comprises a main drive shaft, two drive sections connected to the main drive shaft, which drive sections are each configured to drive one or more of the two or more processing members, wherein each drive section comprises a drive shaft. The drive device further comprises a protective device which enables a certain angular rotation between the two drive shafts in the case of an overload of one of the two drive shafts, and a coupling brake device which is configured to effect, at the angular rotation between the two drive shafts, a coupling between the other drive shaft and a part of the agricultural machine that is not co-rotatable with the two drive shafts.
US08062133B2	Positioning within a video gaming environment using RF signals The position of a mobile gaming object within a video gaming environment is determined using at least one combined Radio Frequency (RF) signal. Each combined RF signal includes at least a pair of RF signals that have a known relationship therebetween. Based on signal information representative of properties of the combined RF signal as received and the known relationship, respective distances between the mobile gaming object and a plurality of transmitter/receivers can be determined. The position of the mobile gaming object within the video gaming environment is then determined from the distances.
US08062132B2	Subscription based services for closed computing systems A disclosure of a subscription service is provided, where this service allows for the running of unsigned content, such as games, on closed computing systems, such as gaming consoles. The subscription service checks whether gamer tags have an account to run unsigned games on any consoles on which the gamer tags happen to be residing. If so, users associated with such gamer tags can run unsigned content; if not, then they cannot (but may be asked or allowed to subscribe to the service). The subscription service has various facets, some of which include: gamer tags that can interact with the service while being distributed across a plurality of consoles; remote location of the service from the gaming console; user privileges auditing and revocation if users associated with gamer tags violate policies set out by the subscription service, and so on.
US08062130B2	Allowing an alternative action in a virtual world A method for allowing an alternative action in a virtual world may include permitting a user to request an original action for an avatar of the user in the virtual world. The method may also include receiving the request for the original action and storing the request in a queue in response to the original action being unavailable to the user's avatar. The method may additionally include determining if an alternative action is available for the user's avatar in response to the original action being unavailable to the user's avatar and presenting an interface to the user to permit the user to accept the alternative action in response to the alternative action being available. The method may yet further include allowing the user's avatar to perform the alternative action in response to the user accepting the alternative action and permitting the user's avatar to perform the alternative action while the request for the original action is still in the queue.
US08062124B2	Gaming machine having incremental bonus awards A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a display for displaying a plurality of symbols, the symbols indicating a randomly-selected outcome selected from a plurality of outcomes. The plurality of outcomes include at least one winning outcome wherein the winning outcome is associated with a bonus award. The gaming machine includes a controller operative to vary and display at least a portion of the plurality of symbols. If the symbols indicate the winning outcome, the controller is operative to award a payoff associated with the winning outcome and change the value of the bonus award for a future play of the gaming machine.
US08062123B2	Game system A game system is disclosed that comprises a server system and a game parlor connected to the server system through a network, the server system forming and retaining a unit price schedule data that set a unit price for a predetermined unit time, the game parlor including a plurality of game terminals connected to a parlor LAN, and a parlor server, the game parlor retaining corresponding unit price schedule data sent from the server system to the parlor server, the plurality of game terminals accessing the parlor server at a time interval shorter than the predetermined unit time to acquire unit price information in accordance with the unit price schedule.
US08062119B2	Apparatus and method for memorization poker New apparatuses and methods for introducing varying levels of skill into wagering games that have historically been games of luck or strategy are provided. A card value and suit is invisible or hidden to a player initially and associated with a value and suit dealt to the player. The game enables the player to elect to display the associated value and suit. If the player exercises the option, the associated value and suit is displayed and a poker or blackjack evaluation is made based on the displayed associated value and suit. In various embodiments, the same associations are maintained for a single hand or play, multiple hands or plays or on a long term fixed basis. Associated symbols are also implemented with the game of slot.
US08062118B2	Slot machine and control method of game A slot machine of the present invention comprises: a symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols; and a controller, the controller programmed to execute the processing of: (A) executing a game in which the plurality of symbols are variably displayed and then stop-displayed to the symbol display device after game media are BET in number equal to or less than a previously set maximum number of BETs, and game media are paid out in number according to the stop-displayed symbols or a combination thereof; (B) shifting a mode from a non-insurance mode to an insurance mode on condition that a predetermined number of game media is inserted; (C) counting the number of games played after shifting to the insurance mode, in the insurance mode; (D) paying out a predetermined number of game media when the number of games counted in the processing (C) reaches a specific number; and (E) clearing the number of games counted in the processing (C), when a game is played in which game media are paid out in number equal to or more than a predetermined number before the number of games counted in the processing (C) reaches the specific number.
US08062115B2	Wagering game with multi-point gesture sensing device A gaming machine having a multipoint sensing device capable of sensing a multipoint gesture, which includes at least two simultaneously touched points. One or both of the points can serve as an initial starting point for a gesture, which represents a continuous movement across the multipoint sensing device. The multipoint sensing device produces data representing a multipoint gesture, which data is analyzed to determine a wagering-game function to be executed. For example, the wagering-game function may be selecting a payline by touching two distinct points in a slot-type wagering game. Another function may be increasing a bonus award by dragging two fingers in opposite directions. Yet another function may be selecting a bonus award amount by holding one finger while dragging another finger to aim at a target representing multiple bonus award amounts, one of those amounts being revealed to the player upon release of the other finger.
US08062101B1	Sanding glove A glove body, a barrier, and an abrasive layer form a flexible sanding device that fits over the hand of user to perform complex sanding operations on intricate or detailed objects. The glove body includes a palm portion, a plurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion. The finger portions and the thumb portion extend from the palm portion to form a continuous inner surface. The inner surface is covered by the barrier and is coextensive with the abrasive layer. The barrier is permanently attached to the glove body on one surface. The abrasive layer is releasably attached to the opposite surface of the barrier. The barrier is permanently attached to the glove body with a permanent adhesive or through sewing. The abrasive layer is releasably attached to the barrier through a releasable adhesive or through a hook and loop fastener.
US08062097B2	Grinding surfaces of workpieces A method of grinding a workpiece with a grinding wheel is provided wherein the shape of the wheel is distorted in a predetermined manner during grinding by changing the speed of rotation of the wheel. This deformation of the wheel during grinding is employed to impart a desired shape to the surface of the workpiece. A grinding wheel is also provided which is asymmetric in side view to adapt it for use in accordance with the method.
US08062090B2	Interactive toys A plurality of individual toys, at least a first one of which generates acoustic signals and at least a second one of which receives acoustic signals. When the second toy receives acoustic signals from the first toy, it responds, for example, by generating a sound and/or controlling its motion. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the toys flock and/or form a procession of toys which follow a leader toy, for example a mother goose and a plurality of following and preferably quacking goslings.
US08062089B2	Electronic playset A video toy is provided with a video screen and multiple selectable dioramas positioned behind the video screen. The dioramas may be fixed to a shaft so that rotation of a handle of the shaft moves a first diorama to a position behind the screen and visible through the screen. Rotating the handle and shaft again may sequentially move a second diorama to a position behind the screen replacing the first diorama. The video toy may display characters and objects on the screen that engage in activities and appear to interact with objects in the diorama visible through the video display. Virtual characters may be programmed to exhibit development and modify their activities and interactions with the player based on type and frequency of inputs. The video toy may respond to signals from a computer by accessing additional game play modes or options.
US08062086B2	Method of manufacturing organic EL panel, organic EL panel, and electronic apparatus There is provided a method of manufacturing an organic EL panel by using a mask that includes a blocking portion blocking incoming particles and a plurality of opening portions through which the incoming particles can pass. The method includes forming a first light emitting part corresponding to a first color on a substrate by using a first mask, forming a first electrode that is overlapped with the first light emitting part by using the first mask, forming a second light emitting part corresponding to a second color on the substrate next to the first light emitting part so as to cover at least a part of the first electrode by using a second mask, forming a third light emitting part corresponding to a third color on the substrate in a position for facing the second light emitting part with the first electrode interposed therebetween in the plan view so as to cover at least a part of the first electrode or the second light emitting part, by using a third mask, forming a second electrode in an area corresponding to the second light emitting part and the third light emitting part by using a fourth mask, and removing a material that is deposited on the first electrode and the second electrode by using the first electrode and the second electrode as a mask.
US08062082B1	Marine drive unit with staged energy absorption capability A marine propulsion drive unit is provided with two energy absorbing structures, one comprising a crushable or deformable nose cone or leading edge of a driveshaft housing and the other comprising a frangible interface that allows the drive unit to separate from the hull of a marine vessel. The crushable or deformable nose cone is configured to absorb energy at relatively low impact velocities with submerged structures and the frangible interface is configured to absorb energy and then detach from the hull of the marine vessel at higher impact velocities.
US08062073B1	Receptacle connector A receptacle connector includes a housing having a slot configured to receive a mating connector therein. Contacts are held by the housing. The contacts include mating segments that are arranged side-by-side within a row that extends along a row axis. The mating segments of the contacts include mating interfaces that are exposed within the slot for engagement with the mating connector. The contacts include a differential pair of signal contacts. The mating segments of the signal contacts within the differential pair are arranged within a column that extends along a column axis that is oriented non-parallel to the row axis.
US08062071B2	Electrical connector for electrical connection between neighboring connectors A connector for a first wiring board of a first module type apparatus and a second wiring board of a second module type apparatus, the connector providing electrical connection between the first wiring board of the first module type apparatus and the second wiring board of the second module type apparatus when the first module type apparatus and the second module type apparatus are engaged with each other, the connector includes a housing; a first terminal; and a second terminal.
US08062070B2	Connector assembly having a compensation circuit component A connector assembly includes a contact module with a lead frame having signal conductors defining separate conductive paths. The contact module also includes a compensation circuit component coupled to the leadframe. The compensation circuit component has a substrate and multiple compensation circuit elements mounted to the substrate, where the substrate is coupled to the leadframe such that the compensation circuit elements are electrically connected to corresponding signal conductors. The contact module also includes a body encasing the signal conductors and the compensation circuit component.
US08062068B2	ESD protection The present invention relates to an electrical connector for a first IC, comprising a second IC (12) carrying ESD protection, the second IC (12) being integrated into the connector (8), which enhances the ESD protection and preserves the RF performance of such connector (8). The present invention further relates to a method for making an electrical connector (8) for a first IC, comprising this step of providing ESD protection to the first IC by integrating a second IC (12) carrying ESD-protection into the connector (8).
US08062066B1	Signaling cable with flexible metallic shielding Apparatus and methods are provided directed to signal cabling. An illustrative cable includes first and second connectors. Each connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts supported by an insulator material. A plurality of distinct signaling conductors couples respective pairs of the electrical contacts. Each connector also includes a metallic shell continuously spanning an outer dimensional aspect of the connector. A flexible metallic shield is electrically bonded to the respective metallic shells and envelopes the signaling conductors, spanning a length-wise aspect of the cable. The signal propagation qualities of the cable are applicable to high-resolution video and other endeavors.
US08062063B2	Cable connector having a biasing element A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector includes a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable. A nut is rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body. An annular post is disposed within the connector body, the post having a forward flanged base portion disposed within a rearward extent of the nut, the forward flanged base portion having a forward face. A biasing element is attached to the forward flanged base portion of the post and includes a deflectable portion extending outwardly in a forward direction beyond the forward face of the post shoulder portion.
US08062062B1	Electrical connector with different types of interface ports An exemplary electrical connector includes a housing, and a high definition multimedia interface and a digital visual interface received in the housing. The housing includes a sidewall. The sidewall defines a cutout and a window above the cutout. The high definition multimedia interface includes a high definition multimedia interface port received in the window and multiple pins protruding out from the housing. The digital visual interface includes a digital visual interface port received in the cutout and multiple pins protruding out from the housing.
US08062060B2	Interface element, interface element holder, and electrical appliance The invention relates to an interface element to be fixed on and/or in an interface element holder of an electrical appliance, which element includes a hard component portion. The invention provides a positioning portion which is formed from an elastic material and makes it possible for the hard component portion to move relative to the interface element holder as a result of deformation. The invention also relates to an interface element holder and to an electrical appliance.
US08062059B2	Switched receptacle device with LED indication A switched receptacle device with led indication made up of a standard two-outlet receptacle that has two respective hot terminals and two respective neutral terminals, a resistor electrically connected to a first outlet neutral terminal; an LED having a first lead and a second lead electrically connected by the LED first lead in series with the resistor, and the second lead electrically connected to a first outlet hot terminal; and a rectifier diode electrically connected in parallel across the LED first lead and second lead, whereby the LED is activated whenever a switch has energized a hot terminal.
US08062054B2	Cable connector assembly with improved structure strength thereof A cable connector assembly (100) includes a top cover (11) defining at least one first positioning post (118) extending downwardly, a bottom cover (12) being assembled to the top cover (11) in an upper-to-lower direction thereof, an electrical connector (4) including an insulative housing (40) having a plurality of terminals (41) received therein; and at least one insulator (3) cooperates with the top cover (11) and the bottom cover (12) to define a retaining space (10) to retain the electrical connector (4) therein.
US08062045B2	Cover for cable connectors A cover/boot and a system of covers/boots for placement in sealed relation over a connector or pair of connectors that is or are adapted to terminate a cable or splice together a pair of cables, preferably cables that carry signals received by a receiving apparatus on a cell tower. The covers include a cable end that sealingly receives a cable therein, an elongated body that provides secure cover to a cable connector, and an end that abuts a bulkhead or sealingly engages with a second cover when used in a splicing application.
US08062043B2	Socket connector having stopping member engaging with latch A socket connector for receiving an IC package includes a base with a plurality of contacts received therein, an adapter mounted on the base for carrying the IC package and having a plurality of through holes, a lid mounted above the adapter and movable along a vertical direction relative to the base, and a rotatable latch driven by the lid and capable of pressing the IC package. The contacts are able to pass through the through holes and contact the IC package, respectively. A stopping member is located under the latch and capable of preventing overturn of the latch.
US08062032B2	Apparatus, system, and method for maxillo-mandibular fixation Described herein are various embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method for maxillo-mandibular fixation. For example, according to one representative embodiment, an apparatus for maxillo-mandibular fixation includes a plurality of connectors, a fixation belt, and a release. The connectors include one or more anchors configured to attach to bone and a fixation belt attachment. The fixation belt includes a plurality of fasteners each fastener attachable to a fixation belt attachment and a flexible mesh disposed between the plurality of fasteners. The release is disposed on the fixation belt and has an engaged position restricting movement between the plurality of fasteners and a disengaged position allowing movement between the plurality of fasteners.
US08062031B2	Orthodontic appliance and method An orthodontic appliance including labial and lingual bodies having teeth-contacting surfaces for acting against targeted anterior teeth of a patient and associated labial and lingual components incorporating spring-loaded biasing means for causing the labial and lingual bodies to act in generally opposed directions and in unison against the surfaces of the targeted anterior teeth. Bands for attaching the appliance to molars and a lingual support component also are provided. The foregoing is applied to a fixed spring aligner, a habit appliance and a bonded crossbite appliance, as well as appliances having new and improved labial and lingual components. The habit appliance includes a labial component to pull anterior teeth into an ideal position, and the aligner and crossbite appliances include labial and lingual components for applying corrective forces to the respective labial and lingual surfaces of the anterior teeth.
US08062029B2	Method and radiant-heating device for heating an industrial furnace The invention relates to a radiant-heating device for heating an industrial furnace using radiated heat. A first burner unit (1) comprises a first burner (2), which heats an air mixture by burning a fuel (6), a first air supplier (60), via which the first burner (2) is supplied with fresh air, and a first elongated radiant-heating pipe (20), which includes a rearward end (20a) connected with the first burner (2) and a forward end (20b) spaced from the rearward end (20a) and in which the hot exhaust gas generated by the first burner (2) flows from the rearward end (20a) to the forward end (20b) of the first radiant-heating pipe (20) and supplies heat energy along this path to the pipe wall of the first radiant-heating pipe (20). A second burner unit (1′) is constructed like the first burner unit (1). A first connection element (50) connects the rearward end (20a) of the first radiant-heating pipe (20) with the forward end (20b′) of the second radiant-heating pipe (20′), so that at least a portion of the exhaust gas generated in the second radiant-heating pipe (20′) is conducted to the first burner (2) and is burned again using the first burner. A second connection element (50′) connects the rearward end (20a′) of the second radiant-heating pipe (20′) with the forward end (20b) of the first radiant-heating pipe (20), so that at least a portion of the exhaust gas generated in the first radiant-heating pipe (20) is conducted to the second burner (2) and is burned again using the second burner.
US08062028B2	Heat treatment apparatus for oxide superconducting wire This invention provides a heat treatment apparatus for an oxide superconducting wire that is easy to control atmosphere during baking and can realize a high manufacturing speed. A heat treatment apparatus (1) comprises a heat treating furnace (4) and a cylindrical rotator (5), rotatable about a horizontal rotating axis, provided within the heat treating furnace (4). The rotator (5) in its cylindrical body (5a) have a number of through-holes (5b) formed evenly over the whole surface of the cylindrical body (5a). One end of the cylindrical body (5a) is hermetically sealed by a lid. On the other end, a gas discharge pipe (7) for discharging gas within the cylindrical body to the outside of the heat treating furnace (4) is connected to the lid. A plurality of gas supply pipes (8) are symmetrically provided separately from each other on the outer surface of the cylindrical body (5a). A number of gas jet holes are formed in each of the gas supply pipe (8) so as to jet atmosphere gas toward the surface of the cylindrical body. A tape-shaped wire (6) formed of a precursor film of a YBCO superconducting layer is wound around the rotator (5) for heat treatment for superconductor formation.
US08062026B2	Device for injection molding The present disclosure relates to a device for the injection molding of an item including at least one face, a protruding peripheral part provided with an edge for the connection with another face, said device including mold elements movable with respect to each other and jointly cooperating by delimiting therebetween joint planes as well as a cavity intended to be filled with liquid plastic material through injection channels to form said item after the ejection from the mold, characterized in that it includes a mold element to form the protruding part of the item, whose joint plane with the immediately adjacent front mold element is angularly oriented from said edge and on at least a portion of the length thereof, according to the direction of ejection.
US08062022B2	Pressing apparatus and pressing method for the isostatic pressing of a member The invention relates to a pressing device, respectively to a corresponding pressing method, for isostatic pressing of a body (8) from powdery and/or granulated material (3), comprising a die (1) with a die wall (6) forming a forming space (2) and with a die opening (5) from outside the die through the die wall into the forming space (2) for filling the forming space (2) with the material and for removing the body pressed therein after pressing, with the die wall being made from elastic material, for compacting the material (3) by an isostatic compacting pressure (p) applied to the outside of the die wall, and a punch (4) for closing the die opening during pressing, with the punch (4) being constituted by a metallic insert (13) in longitudinal direction and an elastic jacket (14) surrounding the metallic insert (13), with an front end section (7) of the insert (13) penetrating into the forming space while closing the die opening.
US08062020B2	Three dimensional structure producing device and producing method An apparatus for making a three-dimensional object includes a powdery layer-forming unit for forming a powdery layer on a table and an optical beam-irradiating unit for irradiating an optical beam on a predetermined region of the powdery layer to sinter the predetermined region. The optical beam-irradiating unit is disposed at a position spaced from immediately above an optical beam-irradiating range to obliquely irradiate the optical beam on the powdery layer. Because fumes generated by irradiating and heating the powdery layer with the optical beam rise towards a position immediately above them, the optical beam is irradiated from the position spaced from immediately above the optical beam-irradiating range, thereby reducing a cloud of the optical beam-irradiating unit that may be caused by the fumes.
US08062019B2	Mold for extrusion molding a medical application tube and extrusion molding method A mold for extrusion molding a medical application tube and the extrusion molding method thereof in which the medical application tube having a complex profile can be molded by using a soft thermoplastic resin.The mold for extrusion molding the medical application tube made of the soft thermoplastic resin provided with flow paths sandwiching the axial portion therein comprises the mold body and the pin including the land portion. The cylindrical rear side mold space for passing the molding material between the inner peripheral surface of the recesses of the mold body and the outer peripheral surface of the pin, and the tip end side mold space including the cross section for forming the medical application tube between the inner peripheral surface of the recess and the land portion of the mold body.
US08062014B2	Method and apparatus using a split case die to press a part and the part produced therefrom A split case die is used to press powder, wherein the die parts are moveable in a direction non-parallel to the direction of the pressing axis. The part produced by such a split case die has an external surface with parting line marks oriented in a direction non-perpendicular to the pressing axis.
US08062010B2	Thermal expansion chambers for airtight containers A hydraulic pump has a rotor and a hollow housing with a main interior chamber. The rotor is rotatably mounted in the main interior chamber. A smaller interior chamber is separated from the main interior chamber such that the smaller interior chamber retains gas therein when the main interior chamber is filled with a liquid. There is also a method for accommodating changes in volume of hydraulic fluid within the main chamber of the hydraulic pump housing. The method comprises providing the smaller interior chamber separated from the main chamber and retaining gas within the smaller chamber when the main interior chamber is filled with liquid, whereby expansion or contraction of the gas accommodates changes of volume of the liquid within the housing.
US08062009B2	Device for fixing a tube for peristaltic cassette The invention concerns a peristaltic cassette casing comprising a tube housing forming an arc, characterized in that it comprises tube fixing means arranged along said housing so as to prevent the longitudinal displacement of a tube arranged in said housing.
US08062007B2	Fluid transporting device using conductive polymer A fluid transporting device is provided with a pump chamber that has a pump function for sucking and discharging a fluid, and is filled therein with the fluid, a casing unit which forms one portion of a wall surface of the pump chamber, a diaphragm which is formed by a conductive polymer film that is subjected to electrochemomechanical expansion and contraction, and forms one portion of the wall surface of the pump chamber, an electrolyte chamber that contains an electrolyte therein, with one portion of the electrolyte being made in contact with the diaphragm, a power supply that applies a voltage to the diaphragm, and a pressure maintaining unit that maintains a pressure to be applied to the diaphragm.
US08062006B2	Non-positive-displacement machine comprising a spiral channel provided in the housing middle part A non-positive-displacement machine (10), particularly a turbomachine for producing a mass flow, having a central housing part (11) inside which a turbine shaft is mounted. A turbine housing is mounted on the central housing part (11) on a turbine side and a compressor housing is mounted on the central housing part (11) on a compressor side. The spiral channels (17, 18) required for the compressor side and for the turbine side can be arranged in a partial area inside the covers (15, 16) and at least in one partial area inside the central housing part (11). This permits the contours, which are required for the spiral channels (17, 18) and which are geometrically complex, to be constructed in the central housing part (11).
US08062005B2	Linear compressor with spring arrangement for vibration suppression The invention concerns a linear compressor, particularly a refrigerant compressor, with a housing (2, 2′) and a compression unit, which comprises a compressor with a piston and a cylinder as well as a linear motor driving the piston in relation to the cylinder along a movement axis, the compression unit (30) being connected to the housing (2) via a spring arrangement (7). It is endeavoured to provide a space saving support of the compression unit (30) in the housing that enables good vibration suppression. For this purpose, the spring arrangement comprises a spring (6, 7), which is curved in the circumferential direction in relation to the movement axis (50), said spring surrounding the compression unit (3-5) on at least a share of its circumference.
US08062003B2	System and method for providing oxygen A home care oxygen system includes an inline compressor that has all the check valves and gas flow passages between cylinders located in the cylinder head. Only a single check valve is used for each cylinder. The crankshaft is built up from a shaft with eccentrics and spacers.
US08061999B2	Spinner-less hub access and lifting system for a wind turbine A simple and safe means is provided to gain entry into the rotor hub of a wind turbine for maintenance operations within the hub. A ladder-like structure is mounted onto the rotor hub using the same bolts attaching a fixed outer race of the pitch bearing for the rotor blades. The ladder-like structure has integral with it a protective cage to the front, forming a basket. Structural elements for grasping are provided to a worker over the full path traversed from the nacelle to the entry hatch of the hub. An expanded area between rungs may be provided to facilitate entry by a service worker into the safety cage area. Lifting ears made also be formed with tubular sections integrated into the ladder-like structure.
US08061997B2	Damping device for composite blade The present invention relates to a blade made of composite, comprising a vane formed of woven filaments impregnated with a thermosetting resin with a protective element in the region of the leading edge of the vane comprising a part in the form of a rigid strip, said strip being secured to the vane. The blade is characterized in that at least one layer of a viscoelastic material is at least partially interposed between said rigid strip and the vane so as to form, with the protective element, a means of damping the vibrations of the vane.
US08061992B2	Rigid hydraulic control shaft and a control system for varying the pitch of a propeller A rigid hydraulic control shaft for conveying a fluid from a hydraulic valve to a hydraulic chamber of a propeller comprises a main segment. The main segment has a hollow rigid outer tube and a solid rigid inner bar. The inner bar has an outer periphery and at least one longitudinal groove disposed along the outer periphery. The outer periphery is configured to move in rotation and translation with an inner periphery of the outer tube. The main segment is configured to move in rotation and in translation with a piston disposed adjacent to the hydraulic chamber.
US08061985B2	Ceiling-embedded ventilation fan A ceiling-embedded ventilation fan includes: a casing provided in a box-shape frame inserted and mounted in a ceiling and having an opening facing an indoor side in a lower face thereof, the casing having a side face formed in a scroll shape and set in a vertical direction, the casing further having a casing intake port in the lower face of the frame and a casing discharge port in a side portion of the frame; a centrifugal blower blade housed in the casing and having a blade intake port facing the casing intake port; and an electric motor which rotates the centrifugal blower blade, wherein the centrifugal blower blade is provided so that an upper side of an axial center thereof is tilted in a direction toward an upstream side of a centrifugal airflow based on a center line of the casing intake port in a direction orthogonal to the casing discharge port.
US08061984B2	Dry gas blow down seal A sealing assembly configured to seal a rotating shaft of a turbo machine having a high pressure process gas, comprising a housing defining a bore configured to receive the rotating shaft and sealing assembly, wherein the housing is mounted to a casing of the turbo machine; a first sealing stage comprising a single dry gas seal and configured to blow down the high pressure process gas to a lower pressure; a labyrinth seal mounted longitudinally outward from the first sealing stage; and a second sealing stage mounted longitudinally outward from the labyrinth seal, wherein the second sealing stage comprises a tandem dry gas seal having a primary dry gas seal and a secondary dry gas seal axially spaced with an intermediate labyrinth seal.
US08061981B2	Blade for a flow machine In a blade intended to be exposed to a gas flow at high speed during operation of a flow machine comprising the blade, the blade includes a front end designed to face towards the incoming gas flow and a rear end. The front end is provided with a concave area that is such that during operation a stagnation point for the incoming gas flow arises at a distance in front of an outer blade surface that defines the concave area and such that the outer blade surface is thereby at least partially protected from the incoming gas flow.
US08061979B1	Turbine BOAS with edge cooling A cooling hole having an inlet passage forming an inward spiral flow path and an outlet passage forming an outward spiral flow path in which the two paths are counter flowing in order to improve the heat transfer coefficient. The spiral cooling hole is used in a blade outer air seal (BOAS) for a turbine in which the edges of the shroud segments include a counter flowing micro serpentine flow cooling circuit with thin diffusion discharge cooling slots for the BOAS edges. The total BOAS cooling air is impingement from the BOAS cooling air manifold and metered through the impingement cooling holes to produce impingement cooling onto the backside of the BOAS. The spent cooling air is then channels into the multiple micro serpentine cooling flow circuits located around the four edges of the shroud segments. This cooling air then flows in a serpentine path through the horizontal serpentine flow channels and then discharged through the thin diffusion cooling slots as peripheral purge air for the mate faces as well as the spacing around the BOAS or shroud segments. Trip strips are used in the serpentine flow channels for the augmentation of internal heat transfer cooling capability. The micro serpentine flow cooling air circuits spaced around the four edges of the shroud segments are formed into the shroud segments during the casting process of the shroud segments.
US08061973B2	Turbomachine including an adaptable intake system and method of controlling airflow to a turbomachine A turbomachine includes a compressor having a compressor intake, and an intake system mounted upstream of the compressor intake. The intake system includes a housing and a plurality of selectively positionable vanes arranged within the housing. The plurality of selectively positionable vanes are moveable between a first position to remove a first amount of foreign particles, and a second position, to remove a second amount of foreign particles.
US08061970B2	Compact shaft support device for turbomachines A shaft support device for a turbomachine including a rotary body and a stationary body. The rotary body is attached to a shaft of the turbomachine, and includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a thrust bearing collar and the second portion has a thrust balance piston. The first and second portions are axially overlapping. The stationary body is fixably attached to a casing of the turbomachine. The stationary body has a first thrust bearing portion that is disposed adjacent to and operatively engages the first portion of the rotary body.
US08061967B2	Panel for supporting abradable material in a turbomachine A panel for supporting abradable material in a turbojet, the panel comprising a rigid support for fastening to an inside wall of a fan casing and having one face covered in a laminated structure carrying a layer of abradable material, the laminated structure comprising sheets of fibers embedded in a polymer, and comprising an upstream portion covered by the abradable material and a downstream portion that extends beyond the abradable material, the thickness of the downstream portion being greater than the thickness of the upstream portion and being capable of withstanding ice impacts.
US08061963B2	Guided wind kite for increased wind turbine power output A wind turbine system includes a kite positioned upstream to a turbine to direct wind to the turbine, thereby increasing revolutions per minutes and power output of the turbine.
US08061961B2	Fluid expansion device and method with noise attenuation A device or system through which fluid is adapted to flow, such as, for example, a fluid-carrying conduit, flow control valve, or fluid expansion device including, for example, a steam turbine or fluid expander, according to which acoustic energy is generated by, or present within, the device or system and the acoustic energy is attenuated.
US08061947B2	Fastener retention system An apparatus includes structure defining a first hole that is characterized by an opening. A protuberance surrounds the opening and at least partially defines a concavity. A retention member is disposed within the concavity, and defines a second hole. The second hole has a first portion characterized by a first diameter and a second portion characterized by a second diameter. A threaded fastener has a flange characterized by a third diameter greater than the first diameter and less than the second diameter. The flange is disposed within the second portion of the second hole and between the first portion of the retention member hole and the first surface. Accordingly, the retention member retains the fastener in the concavity while permitting radial movement of the fastener.
US08061946B2	Threaded assembly comprising internal thread member, and external thread member The present invention provides an internal thread member and an external thread member that can achieve stable finishing accuracy, can assure a desirable thread overlap, and have sufficient breaking strength and pullout strength. This invention also provides a cutter which can machine internal threads with stable finishing accuracy and can assure improved durability.
US08061944B2	Cargo restraint method with enhanced shear strength A load restraint method and system for securing cargo within transport containers wherein the angle θ of attachment between a side wall of a container and a reinforcing strip of material attached to the side wall is maintained at 15 degrees or less in accordance with the formula B≦cot θ·A, where θ is the angle formed between an exterior surface of said load restraining strip and an interior plane of the lateral wall surface of the transport container “A” is the distance from a front edge of a load to an adjacent side wall and “B” is the distance along the wall of the container behind the point of contact of the restraining strip with an edge of the load to be restrained.
US08061943B1	Load leveler for different width open semi-trailers A load leveler for different widths of open semi-trailers preferably includes a load support member, a plurality of vertical support members and two adjustable stakes. Each vertical support member is attached under the load support member. A stake receiver is preferably secured to each end of the load leveler with welding. The stake receiver is sized to receive an outer perimeter of the adjustable stake. The adjustable stake includes a receiver portion and a stake portion. The stake portion is sized to be received by a stake pocket in an open semi-trailer. The receiver portion is sized to be received by the stake receiver. At least one of the adjustable stake is fractionally rotated to accommodate different distances between stake pockets. A chain tie is preferably attached to a top of the stake receiver to retain a tie down chain.
US08061941B2	Method for retrofitting a chain tie down system to parallel shaft strap tie down system A method for retrofitting chain tie down systems to strap tie down systems. Exemplary embodiments include a method for retrofitting a chain tie down apparatus to a strap tie down apparatus, the chain tie down apparatus having a central shaft, the method including affixing a first parallel shaft adjacent the central shaft and affixing shaft plates to the central shaft, wherein the first parallel shaft is radially moveable with respect to the central shaft.
US08061933B2	Lay ramp actuating device and method for an underwater-pipeline laying vessel, and relative pipeline laying vessel An actuating device (23) for a lay ramp (6) of a vessel (1) for laying underwater pipelines “(2) has a runner (28), and a carriage (29) connected to the lay ramp (6) and which runs along the runner (28) to lift and lower the lay ramp (6); the runner (28) being defined by a first, a second, and a third portion (31, 32, 33), of which the first and third portion (31, 33) are out of line with respect to each other, and the second portion (32) is mounted on a movable assembly (37) to selectively align the second portion (32) with the first and third portion (31, 33).
US08061931B2	Trackless tack pre-coating system and method for hot mix asphalt paving A tack emulsion pre-coating system for use in hot mix asphalt plant paving which comprises providing a triangular-shaped tack emulsion cart deployed ahead of a paver, and configured to operate under a conveyor from a transfer vehicle supplying the paver with HMA, where the cart comprises a forward spray bar which sprays tack emulsion on a surface located between the wheels of the paver so as not to leave tracks and with rear spray bars for spraying tack emulsion behind the wheels, but not behind a central area between the wheels of the paver.
US08061929B2	Rig mat system using panels of composite material A rig mat is formed by rectangular panels fastened end to end by cooperating connectors. In one arrangement the first connector is C-shaped shaped to form a slot and the second T-shaped shaped with a flange of the T wider than the mouth inserted through the mouth. In a second arrangement two L shaped connectors are interengaged with an additional flat plate which defines a slot with an end of one of the L-shaped connectors. The panels are composite and formed from a honeycomb core panel with a foam material filling the tubular cells and a fibrous reinforcing cover sheets extending over the top and bottom of the panel. The cover sheets are filled with a set resin material which extends into the porous fibrous material of the walls of the core panel so as to form an integral structure of the resin extending between the walls and the sheets.
US08061924B2	Clamping element for connecting a motor shaft to a transmission via a hub In the case of a clamping element for connecting a motor shaft to a transmission via a hub (3), in particular transmission component, such as transmission drive shaft, sun wheel, clutch or the like, with at least one fixing element (7) being inserted radially in the clamping element, the fixing element (7) is at the same time to form both a tangential element for securing the clamping element (R1, R2) against rotation and an axial element for securing the clamping element (R1, R2) with respect to the hub (3).
US08061923B2	Blind motorized coupling arrangements for coupling UV light source subsystem and scanner subsystem in a UV lithography system and methods therefor A coupling arrangement for coupling a light source subsystem with a scanner subsystem in a UV lithography system is disclosed. The arrangement includes a source flange having a plurality of ramped eared flanges coupled to one of the light source subsystem and the scanner subsystem. The arrangement also includes a collar coupled with the other of the light source subsystem and the scanner subsystem. The collar has a plurality of tangs disposed such that inter-tang spacings accommodate insertion of the plurality of eared flanges, wherein at least one of the source flange and the collar is rotatable to permit the plurality of ramped eared flanges to cam against the plurality of tangs, thereby coupling the light source subsystems to the scanner subsystem.
US08061921B2	Insert-molded ball joint Disclosed herein is an insert-molded ball joint which is configured such that rotational frictional torque of a ball stud is kept below the appropriate level, pull-out strength of the ball stud is increased, and play of the ball stud is minimized. The ball stud has a spherical head. The spherical head of the ball stud is rotatably inserted into the ball seat. The housing covers the ball seat and a portion of the spherical head that is exposed from the ball seat. The upper end of the ball seat is disposed higher than the center of the spherical head. The housing includes a head support which covers the spherical head. A ball seat grease groove is formed in the inner surface of the ball seat. Housing grease grooves are formed in the head support in a vertical direction and meet the upper end of the ball seat.
US08061915B2	Tape processing apparatus Provided herein is a tape processing apparatus having: a tape cutting device which slides a cutter holder having a cutter blade attached therein in a reciprocating sliding directions and cuts a tape by a forward sliding movement thereof; and a tape ejecting device which faces to a tape ejecting path from the tape cutting device to a tape ejecting slot and eject a tape piece of the tape forcibly from the tape ejecting slot by contacting in rotation with the cut tape piece; wherein the tape ejecting device having: an ejecting roller which contacts in rotation with the tape piece; and a power conversion mechanism which is placed between the ejecting roller and the cutter holder, converts a backward sliding movement of the cutter holder to a rotational movement for the ejecting roller, and transmits the rotational movement to the ejecting roller.
US08061912B2	Keypad assembly and portable electronic device using same A keypad assembly used in a portable electronic device (100) includes at least one key button (40) and at least one fixing member (30). Each key button is slidingly received in a receiving hole (26) defined in a cover (20) of the portable electronic device. The at least one fixing member is fixed on the cover. Each fixing member includes at least one latching portion (34) and a plurality of curved portions (32). Each latching portion connects with the curved/bias portions. Each latching portion firmly connects with at least one key button. The corresponding latching portion of the fixing member is configured for selectably pressing into a chosen switch (12) in the portable electronic device, so as to form/prompt an electronic signal when the key button is given an appropriate horizontal force to initiate such contact with a given switch.
US08061911B2	Image forming apparatus with controller for controlling use of different print media An image forming apparatus used for displaying print media information according to print data and selecting designated print media to print from kinds of print media, comprises a receiving section for receiving print data, a judging section for judging whether first print media has been designated by the print media information, a print media setting input section for being inputted print media setup information so as to set second print media when getting a judging result that first print media having being designated, a controller for forming image on the second print media indicated by the setup information of the print media according to the above print data when the described print media setting input section is inputted the print media setup information, and an informing section for urging to supply the second print media once detecting lack of the second print media during image forming of the controller.
US08061910B2	Micro shutter having iris function, method for manufacturing the same, and micro camera module having the same A micro shutter with an iris function includes a base plate with a transparent portion formed in a circular shape corresponding to an image sensor which allows light to pass through; a plurality of rollup blades which block the light, arranged in a regular polygon at a circumference of the transparent portion on the base plate to cover the transparent portion, and each of the plurality of rollup blades to have a fixing portion fixed to the base plate and a moving portion rolled up toward the fixing portion; and a controller electrically connected with the base plate and the plurality of rollup blades which controls unrolling degrees of the plurality of rollup blades.
US08061908B2	Image sensing apparatus An image sensing apparatus comprises: a mirror which reflects light coming from a photographing optical system at a mirror down position; a mirror support member which rotatably supports the mirror; a contacting member against which the mirror support member contacts at the mirror down position; a rotatable first lever member; and a second lever member to which the contacting member is secured, and which is rotatably held by the first lever member, wherein when the mirror moves to the mirror down position, the mirror support member contacts against the contacting member, the second lever member then rotates relative to the first lever member and contacts against the first lever member, and by rotating the first lever member, the first and second lever members rotate without changing a relative positional relationship, so as to adjust a position of the contacting member with respect to the mirror support member.
US08061907B2	Spliced fiber tray soft durometer material (SDM) manifold A manifold for holding spliced optical fibers contained within fiberoptic ribbons in a secure and motionless manner. The manifold includes a “clamp” made from soft durometer material (SDM) such as high strength silicone mold-making rubber or dry polymer gel that has been partially sliced to a depth of about 75%. The manifold permits ease of insertion of a spliced optical fiber by itself, or a fiber associated with a ribbon, into, and removal from, an SDM-slice without disturbing other fibers, or ribbons, respectively, that are held in other slices in the manifold. In a particular embodiment SDM fills a four-sided hard plastic box to overflow. Slices in SDM are parallel to each other. The box has a hinged cover to exert pressure on overflow SDM material when the cover is closed to increase enveloping force on splice-junctions of embedded bare-glass optical fibers and on the ribbons containing those fibers. The ribbons, containing their embedded fibers, exit the box, left and right, via angled or skewed cut-outs in the side walls of the box.
US08061906B2	Fibre optic duplex connector Connector for the termination of optical transmission media including a connector housing and at least one connector inner part arranged therein, which includes a ferrule with a bore for receiving the optical transmission media, wherein the ferrule is arranged in the connector inner part so that it can be moved axially against the force of a spring, wherein the connector inner part is joined to the connector housing by a snap connection, wherein the connector housing has at least one opening into which a locking tab engages when in the installed position, wherein the locking tab is a triangular elevation, extending radially, in longitudinal section in axial direction, on a cylindrical part of the connector inner part.
US08061902B2	Corrosion-resistant bearing A floating bearing has a rotating, rotationally symmetric machine part (6), with an outer ring (10), which is non-rotatably supported in an intermediate bearing (1) that is located in the installation space of a housing (3, 8). An inner ring (11) is non-rotatably connected with the rotating machine part (6). A locking mechanism inhibits a relative motion in the circumferential direction between the housing (3, 8) and intermediate bearing (1) and permits a relative motion between the housing (3, 8) and intermediate bearing (1) along the rotation axis of the machine part (6).
US08061900B1	Semi-rigid flexible film pack for multi-packs A semi-rigid flexible film pack for multi-packs, and method for manufacturing same, constructed from a gusseted bag. The invention provides for modifying a gusseted bag, heat sealing the gussets to their respective side walls, loading said gusseted bag with product, and then sealing the open end of the gusseted bag with a single sheet or web. The method of making this package is economical yet provides for a semi-rigid container ideal for use with single-serve pillow bags.
US08061899B2	Storage bag A flexible storage bag for storing food items and the like is provided with a separation material positioned to cover an aperture disposed in and/or a one-way valve element attached to the storage bag. The separation material may be a non-woven material. When latent air remaining in the interior volume of the storage bag is exhausted through the aperture and/or one-way valve element, the air passes through the separation material. The separation material functions to remove liquids that may be entrained in the exhausting air. In an embodiment, the separation material may be treated with a low surface energy substance to improve the liquid removal function. In another embodiment, the separation material may be provided as a plurality of layers or as part of the one-way valve element.
US08061894B2	Temperature detection circuit and semiconductor device To provide a temperature detection circuit and a semiconductor device capable of accurately detecting temperatures. A temperature detection circuit 10 includes a group of diodes 11 connected in series, a constant current source I1 connected to the group of diodes 11, a BGR circuit 13, an amplifier 14 for amplifying the BGR voltage, an adder 12 for subtracting a comparison voltage VD generated by the group of diodes 11 from a reference voltage serving as an output of the amplifier 14, a voltage current converter 15 for converting the output voltage of the adder 12 into the current, and a resistor R2 for converting its output current into the voltage. The reference voltage VA2 is a BGR voltage VBGR amplified by the same voltage as the comparison voltage VD at a predetermined temperature T1.
US08061890B2	Static mixer A mixing element is constructed for installation in a fluid-conducting conduit having an inlet opening of a first cross-section and an outlet opening of a larger second cross-section which is arranged in a plane disposed substantially normal to the main direction of flow. The mixing element has a cross-sectional design which increases substantially continuously from the first cross-section to the second cross-section. Flow-dividing layers are arranged in the mixing element such that a precise fitting of the mixing element into the substantially continuously expanding fluid-conducting means is made possible.
US08061888B2	Autoclave with underflow dividers The present invention is directed to a multi-compartment autoclave using inter-compartment dividers having one or more underflow openings for passing a feed stream between compartments.
US08061880B2	High efficiency light pipe—H.E.L.P. A headlamp assembly which includes an optic used for providing a turn signal which meets the government requirements for luminous intensity when the turn signal is located near or next to the headlamp assembly. The present invention is a headlamp assembly which includes a housing, at least one optic disposed within the housing, as well as at least one light source which is operable with the optic such that light is emitted from the optic which meets or exceeds present regulatory requirements. The present invention also includes an outer lens mounted on the housing such that light emitted from the optic passes through the outer lens.
US08061876B2	Illumination device An illumination device comprises a light reflecting plate, a circuit board, and a point like light source, the light reflecting plate or a combination of the light reflecting plate and the circuit board forming a receiving concave portion. The point like light source is arranged in the receiving concave portion, wherein a brightness of a light emitted from the point like light source is to be up to 30000 cd/m2, when an incident angle of the light emitted from the light source is zero and 350 mm apart from the light source, and a part or all of the light emitted from the point like light source is reflected from an inner face of peripheral walls of the receiving concave portion and supplied as an illumination.
US08061868B2	Adjustable LED lighting system, kit and method of using same A light emitting diode lighting system and kit includes a plurality of matched pairs of breakaway light emitting diode assemblies adapted to be mounted in a primary lamp holder where each individual matched pair assembly includes: (1) a light emitting diode coupled to a printed circuit board; (2) a break away housing adapted to be pressed fit over the light emitting diode; and (3) a breakaway lens adapted to be pressed fit into the housing to facilitate controlling the spread of light emitted by said light emitting diode from a wide range angle Ø to a narrow range angle β at a user selected breakaway angle θ of between about A degrees to about B degrees.
US08061867B2	Lighting device A lighting device includes: a housing, a coupling member, at least one reflector, and a light source unit, wherein the light source unit includes: a first body having a first coupling unit, a first sloping surface, and a first hinge protruding, a second body having a second coupling unit, a second sloping surface, and a second hinge protruding, a middle body having a second insertion groove and having a second connection terminal, the second connection terminal electrically connected to the first connection terminal, when the light source unit is coupled to the coupling member, and a main light emitting diode module disposed on the first sloping surface and the second sloping surface respectively.
US08061861B2	Method for illuminating colors in a backlit driver airbag emblem An airbag emblem may be backlit or illuminated to provide the emblem with greater visual appeal. In order to accomplish this illumination, an illumination source is used. This illumination source may be electroluminescent foil. The emblem includes colors that are added or inserted onto the emblem. These colors are translucent so that they may be illuminated by the illumination source. This emblem may be placed as part of an airbag cover on a steering wheel.
US08061856B2	Projection apparatus and image projection changeover method The present invention provides a projection apparatus, comprising: a light source; a spatial light modulator for modulating the incident light emitted from the light source; a spatial light modulator control unit for generating, from an inputted image signal, a control signal for driving the spatial light modulator; and a light source control unit for receiving data corresponding to the control signal for controlling the light source to operate in one of three states consisted of a driven state, a stopped state and a standby state on the basis of the data.
US08061841B2	Customizing equipment for individualized contact lenses A customizing equipment for individualized contact lenses comprises an uniform illumination system, a gray image generation system, a projection optical system, a stage system and an alignment system, among which the uniform illumination system generates uniform parallel illuminative light, which generates gray images through the gray image generator controlled by a computer after going through the gray image generation system according to detection results of aberration of human eyes, and images on the image plane of given radius of curvature with photoresist on the samples' surface, which is fixed on the stage system and adjusted to the correct position through the alignment system, after the gray images are zoomed and the curvature of the image field is corrected through the projection optical system, so that the photoresist on the samples' surface will be exposed according to the gray levels of the gray images, after which the exposed samples are developed and etched to obtain the device with continuous embossment microstructure on the sphere. After the checking and post-processing, this device will result in the individualized contact lenses, which can be worn. This current invention can realizes fast customization of individualized contact lenses.
US08061840B2	Ocular light stimulus apparatus An ocular light stimulus apparatus provides the ocular fundus of an examinee's eye under examination with observation light to observe the ocular fundus and provides localized background light and stimulus light to a retina of the ocular fundus to perform biological examination through use of a bioelectrical signal from the retina. The ocular light stimulus apparatus has a ring slit and a photographic stop. Each of the ring slit and the photographic stop is disposed in a position substantially conjugate with the anterior ocular segment of the eye to be examined so that the ocular fundus of the eye is irradiated with the ocular fundus observation light via the ring slit and is irradiated with the stimulus light and the background light via the photographic stop.
US08061834B2	Printing apparatus including casing A printing apparatus includes a medium casing which accommodates at least one printing medium in a stack manner, an accommodated medium conveying unit which conveys the at least one printing medium accommodated in the medium casing from a first medium standby position to a second medium standby position, a feeding unit which feeds an outermost printing medium of the at least one printing medium conveyed to the second medium standby position from the medium casing, a printing medium conveying unit which conveys the fed printing medium from the feeding unit to a printing position, a print head which is disposed at a position opposed to the printing position and carries out a printing process on a printing surface of the conveyed printing medium, and a brush which brushes off the printing surface of the printing medium at a position between the second medium standby position and the printing position.
US08061833B2	Inkjet printer, printing method and ink dryer An inkjet printer includes an inkjet head, an electromagnetic-wave supplier, a wave guide, and a ventilator. The inkjet head is configured to eject ink onto a surface of a medium. The electromagnetic-wave supplier is configured to generate electromagnetic waves. The wave guide has an internal space into which the medium is to be fed. The wave guide is connected to the electromagnetic-wave supplier to apply the electromagnetic waves to the medium. The ventilator is configured to flow a gas in the internal space of the wave guide.
US08061827B2	Ink cartridge and recording apparatus An ink cartridge has a flexible ink bag that stores ink and undergoes expansion and contraction movement in accordance with fluctuations in the amount of ink stored. The ink bag is accommodated in a housing and has an ink inlet port for supplying ink into the ink bag and an ink outlet port for discharging stored ink. An inflow port and an outlet port are formed in a front surface of the housing for connection to the ink inlet port and ink outlet port, respectively, of the ink bag. First and second detection windows are formed on respective first and second opposite side surfaces of the housing. A plate member is mounted on the ink bag for movement therewith in response to fluctuations in the amount of ink stored in the ink bag. The plate member has a protruding portion that closes the second detection window during movement thereof to detect the full state of the ink bag. A lever has a structure separate and independent from the plate member and is mounted to undergo movement with the plate member to close the first detection window to detect an empty state of the ink bag.
US08061826B2	Methods and devices for remanufacturing an imaging cartridge The present application is directed to methods and devices for remanufacturing imaging cartridges. An installation handle for positioning an electronic circuit on the imaging cartridge includes a first end, and an adhesive is releasably attached to the first end. The installation handle is adapted for positioning an electronic circuit on a surface of the imaging cartridge while the electronic circuit is releasably secured to the installation handle by the adhesive.
US08061824B2	Ink cartridge for ink jet recording apparatus, connection unit and ink jet recording apparatus An ink cartridge for supplying the ink in an ink reserving chamber via an ink supply port into a recording head has a differential pressure valve mechanism disposed between an ink flow port and the ink supply port in the ink reserving chamber, whereby the ink is supplied an adequate amount to the recording head by opening or closing the differential pressure valve mechanism in accordance with an ink pressure of the recording head. As a result, it is possible to supply the ink at a substantially constant pressure to the recording head without regard to the variation in the amount of ink or the-movement of the carriage.
US08061813B2	Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting head that includes a fluid channel formation substrate and pressure generation units. The fluid channel formation substrate is made of a silicon single crystal substrate having a crystal face orientation of. The fluid channel formation substrate has a plurality of separate flow channels that include at least pressure generation chambers demarcated by partition walls, each of the pressure generation chambers being in communication with a nozzle opening that ejects liquid drops. The fluid channel formation substrate further has a communication portion that is in communication with each of the separate flow channels. The pressure generation units are provided so as to correspond to the pressure generation chambers and generate a pressure change in the pressure generation chambers so as to cause ejection of liquid drops.
US08061812B2	Ejection nozzle arrangement having dynamic and static structures An ejection nozzle arrangement is provided having a fluid chamber having a wall and a fluid port, an arm extending through an aperture in the wall, a dynamic structure cantilevered from the wall adjacent the aperture, a static structure cantilevered from the wall adjacent the dynamic structure. The arm is connected to the dynamic and static structures at a point distal from the aperture such that thermal expansion of the dynamic structure moves the arm upwards in the chamber to eject fluid from the chamber through the port.
US08061805B2	Inkjet recording apparatus A first ink absorption member recovering the waste ink produced by the recovery operation of a record head is disposed on the top surface of the bottom surface portion of an inkjet recording apparatus. The top surface of the first ink absorption member is covered by a cover member, which is a member other than the member constituting the outer-casing portion of the apparatus and is installed in the bottom surface portion in the state of being detachably attached. At least a part of the first ink absorption member is made to be exchangeable by the attaching/the detaching of the cover member.
US08061804B2	Printing apparatus and printing apparatus control method A method of moving a cap apart from a printhead within a short period of time without damaging a printing apparatus when the cap sticks to the printhead. A cap moving unit is driven to try to move the cap apart from the printhead. When a detection unit for detecting that the cap has moved apart from the printhead detects that the cap has not moved apart from the printhead, it is controlled to slightly reciprocate the carriage while driving the cap moving unit. When the detection unit detects that the cap has moved apart from the printhead under this control, the slight reciprocation of the carriage is forcibly stopped.
US08061800B2	Liquid detector and liquid container having the same A liquid detector includes: a case in which a flow channel is exposed from an opening; a sensor base, disposed in the opening of the case to face the flow channel; a sensor chip, mounted on a surface opposite to a surface of the sensor base which faces the flow channel and including a piezoelectric element; a film, adapted to hold the sensor base in the opening and sealing the opening; a circuit board, disposed in such a manner as to face the sensor chip; a relay terminal, electrically connecting the sensor chip and the circuit board; and a support member, adapted to support the circuit board and the relay terminal and fixed to the case. The relay terminal includes: a base end portion, fixed to the support member; and first and second free end portions, separately extending into two branches from the base end portion, and a first contact connected to the circuit board is formed in the first free end portion, and a second contact connected to the sensor chip is formed in the second free end portion.
US08061799B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus, liquid container, and data writing method A liquid ejecting apparatus ejects a liquid supplied from a liquid container including a storage unit in which data is written and a liquid level detector which detects a liquid level of the contained liquid. The liquid ejecting apparatus includes: an abnormality detecting unit which receives a signal indicating the liquid level of the liquid from the liquid level detector and analyzes the signal to detect abnormality of the liquid level detector; and a writing unit which writes data indicating the abnormality in the storage unit when the abnormality is detected.
US08061796B2	Generating halftone print data for overlapping consecutive printhead segments A method of generating halftone print data for overlapping end portions of a pair of consecutive printhead segments in an array of two or more printhead segments is disclosed. Generally an end portion of a first printhead segment overlaps an end portion of a second printhead segment, in which each printhead segment includes a plurality of ink ejection nozzles. The method includes generating a dither value from a dither matrix, and then combining the dither value with an overlap signal, which represents an extent of overlap of the end portions, to produce an output value. A mathematical operation is then performed on continuous tone print data using a comparator, based on the output value, to produce the half tone data.
US08061786B2	Brake system for motor vehicles A brake system has a first piston (2) which is coupled to a brake pedal (3), a second piston (4) used to actuate a master cylinder (1), a third piston (5) actuated by the first piston (2) and movable into a force-transmitting connection with the second piston (4), and a pedal travel simulator. The first and the third pistons are coupled depending on the displacement of the third piston (5). The pressurization of a space (11) between the second and the third piston loads the second and third pistons (4, 5) in opposite directions. A pressure-supplying module (13) enables both filling and evacuation of the space (11) as well as its evacuation. A fourth piston (8) between the first piston (2) and the third piston (5) delimits a hydraulic compartment (9) in interaction with the third piston (5). A valve assembly (10) varies the pressure introduced into the space (11).
US08061784B2	Retention system A retention assembly, comprises a carbide bolster comprising a cavity formed in its base end. A shaft comprises an inserted end disposed within the cavity. The shaft is disposed within a hollow shank which comprises a first end contacting the bolster and a loaded end in mechanical communication with the shaft. The inserted end is interlocked to an inner surface of the cavity through a casting.
US08061783B2	Bit holder block with non-rotating wear sleeve A block and non-rotating wear sleeve for holding a cutting tool used with mining and construction is disclosed. A key is used to intersect with notches in the wear sleeve and block at a rear face of the wear sleeve and block to prevent rotational movement between the wear sleeve and block. Locating the key and notches at the rear face provides an easily manufactured anti-rotation means which is also sheltered from the most of the abrasion experienced by the block and wear sleeve.
US08061782B2	Sensors on a degradation machine In one aspect of the invention, a machine for degrading a natural and/or man-made formation has picks connected to a drum of the machine and at least one accelerometer mounted to the machine adapted to measure forces acting on the machine. Electronic equipment is in communication with the at least one accelerometer and the electronic equipment has a processor adapted to determine a change in the formation based off of input from the at least one accelerometer. The electronic equipment also is in communication with a mechanism adapted to control, at least in part, a location of the drum.
US08061777B2	System for seat-actuated head rest extension and retraction A head rest system for an automotive vehicle seat movable between an extended position when the seat back of the vehicle seat is in its upright position and a retracted position when the seat back is in its lowered position. The system includes a seat base, a seat back pivotably attached to the seat base, a head rest movably attached to the seat back by a head rest attachment assembly, and a head rest movement balancing portion. The head rest attachment assembly includes a fixed portion attached to the seat back and a movable portion. The fixed portion includes a spool assembly. The movable portion includes a pair of spaced apart posts attached to the underside of the head rest and a latching assembly. The spaced apart posts are slidably attached to the fixed portion. The head rest movement balancing portion includes a pair of spaced apart constant force springs. Each of the springs has a spool attachment end and a latching assembly attachment end. A cable is provided. One end of the cable is operatively associated with the latching assembly and at the other end is attached to the seat base. A series of pulleys restrain the cable and guide its operation. The disclosed system fixes the head rest at the required height, prevents the passenger from adjusting the head rest when the seat is in an occupiable position, and retracts the head rest automatically when the seat back is folded thereby providing sufficient clearances.
US08061774B2	Vehicle seat with cushion plate A vehicle seat comprises a rectangular-shaped seat back frame having right and left side frames; a flexible plate member provided between the right and left side frames; a seat back cushion provided in front of the flexible plate member; a mechanism for pushing the seat back cushion to a front direction by forwardly protruding the flexible plate member that results from the flexible plate member being bent; a headrest for supporting a head of a seat occupant, wherein the headrest is forwardly movably connected to the right and left side frames via right and left link members; and a rear-end collision detecting plate disposed at a portion of the seat back frame behind the seat occupant, wherein the rear-end collision detecting plate detects rearward movement of the seat occupant.
US08061771B2	Supportive back overlay for wheelchair back A supportive back rest for attachment to an original equipment back rest of a wheelchair to enhance the supportive characteristics of the wheelchair back rest. The supportive back rest includes a cushion, a suspension element and a cover. The cushion and one side of the suspension element are positioned in the cover. An opposed side of the suspension element is exposed and defines a space between it and the cushion. The suspension element slips over the upper edge of the original equipment back rest of the wheelchair to suspend the supportive back rest in position behind a seated user. The suspension element can be attached to the cover or can be attached to the cushion by molding or through attachment anchors.
US08061768B2	Energy-dissipation system A child restraint includes a juvenile vehicle seat and an energy-absorption apparatus coupled to the juvenile vehicle seat. The energy-absorption apparatus is configured to absorb external energy associated with an external impact force applied to the energy-absorption apparatus.
US08061765B2	Vehicle body A vehicle body has a central tunnel with an open tunnel region which contains profiled closing parts which are disposed spaced apart from one another in the vehicle longitudinal direction and which are arranged and fastened between longitudinally running turned-out portions of the central tunnel. The central tunnel is fastened to a vehicle base.
US08061756B2	Electrically operated seat slide apparatus An electrically operated seat slide apparatus includes a lower rail fixed to a floor of a vehicle body, and an upper rail slidably disposed to the lower rail. A seat is connected to the upper rail. A screw shaft is disposed inside the upper rail. A nut is threadedly connected to the screw shaft and connected to the lower rail. A motor is disposed to side of the upper rail. A gear box is fixed to the upper rail to transmit a rotation of the motor to the screw shaft. Additionally, first and second plates are provided for allowing an impact load applied to the upper rail to be directly transmitted to the screw shaft so as to prevent the impact load from being transmitted through the gear box to the screw shaft, and for setting a moving range of the nut.
US08061754B1	Heavy duty cargo bed extender with ramp for pickup trucks The present invention provides an assembly for extending the bed of a pickup truck, having a hitch receiver and a down folded tailgate past the end of tailgate and providing a ramp function. By supporting the assembly by both an attachment to the hitch receiver and supporting the assembly on the down folded tailgate the assembly can support more weight and at greater distances and angles the previous bed extenders and ramp combinations.
US08061753B2	Universal tailgate hinge An entry assembly includes a frame and a gate. The frame has a first side and a second side. The gate is connected to the frame. The gate defines a demarcation between the first side and the second side of the frame. The gate is pivotable about the frame along at least two axes of rotation. Each axis of rotation intersects at least one of the at least two axes of rotation.
US08061745B2	Multi-purpose spade A multi-purpose spade includes a central plate, first and second edge plates, and a retreating crescent blade. The central plate is generally concave. The retreating crescent blade is formed along the tip portions of the central plate and the first and second plates. The inner edge portions of the first and second plates are connected to corresponding side portions of the central plate with a predetermined angle so as to form two crest portions on the front surfaces along the side portions of the central plate. The multi-purpose spade may further comprise an extending blade configured to be connected to the retreating crescent blade.
US08061744B2	Post hole digger A post hole digger includes a pair of blades that face one another, a pair of shaft handles attached to the blades, and a pivot member that pivotally couples the shaft handles together. A pair of gripping handles are attached to, and are generally perpendicular to, the shaft handles, which provides a second gripping location for the user and enhances the ability to thrust and rotate the tool in the ground. The blades are off-set by at least ¼ inch from each other in order to improve a user's ability to rotate the post hole digger and remove soil from the hole. The blades include an angled distal edge, which has a leading edge portion, an intermediate edge portion and a trailing edge portion. The leading edge extends downwardly further than the intermediate portion, which in turn extends downwardly further than the trailing edge portion.
US08061743B2	Bumper reinforcement member A bumper reinforcement member 1 includes a small groove 2 and a large groove 3. The large groove 3 is arranged to encompass the small groove 2 inside the groove. When the bumper reinforcement member 1 is deformed, directions of the deformation of the lateral face of the small groove and the deformation of the lateral face of the large groove are oppose to each other, and thus the peak load and the energy absorption amount of the bumper reinforcement member 1 can be increased with a simple configuration.
US08061742B2	Door locking system for vehicle A door locking system for a vehicle includes a striker, a latch, a pawl allowing and regulating the latch to rotate, a lock release operating portion moving the pawl to release the regulation on the latch rotation, a latch driving motor driven in one direction to shift the door to a fully closed state from a half-closed state, the latch driving motor driven in the other direction to move the pawl to be release position when the lock release operating portion is operated, and a power transmission system switching mechanism connecting a motor output shaft of the motor to the latch for driving the latch in the locking direction, the power transmission system switching mechanism connecting the motor output shaft of the motor to the pawl for moving the pawl to the release position and including a first canceling mechanism for switching a power state.
US08061738B2	Gas replacement system A seal member has a configuration including a ring-shaped main body portion, an inner peripheral lip portion protruding from a ring inner peripheral portion of the main body portion and an outer peripheral lip portion protruding from a ring outer peripheral portion of the main body portion. The inner peripheral lip portion takes an O-ring shape deformable in a protruding direction. The outer peripheral lip portion takes a structure deformable in a direction different from an extending direction, corresponding to a pressure in a sealed area. The member preferably seals when in communication with a plurality of spaces separated from an external space, the plurality of spaces from an external environment.
US08061734B2	Dynamic airbag venting An example airbag assembly includes an airbag having an airbag opening and a duct adjacent the airbag opening. A tether is configured to move the duct between a first position and a second position. The duct communicates a first flow from the duct through the airbag opening in the first position. The duct communicates a second flow from the duct through the airbag opening in the second position. The first flow is greater than the second flow.
US08061733B2	Safety system A safety system for vehicle occupants includes a control unit and sensors situated remotely from the control unit and connected via conductors to the control unit. The safety system encompasses means for testing the sensors and the conductors to the sensors.
US08061721B2	Movable hot tub cover apparatus The apparatus of the present invention provides the user with a receptacle for a hot tub cover that can be moved away from the hot tub thereby preventing blocking of the view. The apparatus of the present invention is dimensioned such that it will accept both foldable and non-foldable type covers and can be used with both round and rectangular tubs. Further, the vertical support member of the apparatus is angled such that when the cover is stored it is prevented from blowing out.
US08061711B2	Sheet conveyor and image reading apparatus A sheet conveyor includes a conveying path along which a sheet is conveyed and a transparent member disposed on the conveying path and including a surface facing the sheet being conveyed. The transparent member including a reference line extending across the transparent member in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction. The sheet conveyor further includes a guide member comprising a guide edge that includes a first guide edge and a second guide edge, the guide edge having a shape, such that a distance from the guide edge to the reference line varies in the direction in which the reference line extends. The guide edge further may include a first guide portion and a second guide portion. The guide member is disposed upstream of the transparent member in a conveying direction of the sheet, and the guide member is configured to guide the sheet to the transparent member. The first guide portion may include a first guide edge disposed separate from a reference line by a first distance. The second guide portion also may include a second guide edge disposed separate from the reference line by a second distance different from the first distance.
US08061708B2	Sheet feeding device A sheet feeding device includes a sheet support, a restricting portion, a displacement section, and a link section. The restricting portion slides along a line passing through restricting points. The restricting portion restricts the position of the sheet when the restricting portion is positioned at each of the restricting points. The link section interlinks the restricting portion and the displacement section. The position of the displacement section is detected. The link section, which interlinks the restricting section and the displacement section, is configured to change a ratio of a distance that the displacement section travels as the restricting section travels a fixed distance, wherein the ratio of the distance between those restricting points which define a relatively large spacing therebetween becomes longer than the ratio of the distance between those restricting points which define a relatively small spacing therebetween.
US08061706B2	Method and apparatus for adjusting the height of a media stack in an image production device A method and apparatus for adjusting the height of a media stack in an image production device is disclosed. The method may include setting the height of the media stack using a default multiplier, determining if printing has started, wherein if it is determined that printing has started, measuring the thickness of media sheets in the media stack, counting the number of media sheets fed to an image production section of the image production device, determining if the media stack height is below a predetermined threshold using the one or more media stack height sensors, wherein the one or more media stack height sensors determine that the media stack height is below the predetermined threshold, calculating a next multiplier using the measured paper thickness and counted number of sheets fed, and setting the next media stack height using the calculated next multiplier.
US08061703B2	Sheet-feeding type scanning apparatus and automatic sheet feeding method A sheet-feeding type scanning apparatus and an automatic sheet feeding method are provided. The sheet-feeding type scanning apparatus includes a scanning module, a first sheet input tray, a first sheet pick-up roller assembly, a sheet ejecting tray, a sheet transfer channel, a plurality of transfer roller assemblies, a sheet ejecting roller assembly, a sheet-feeding sensor and a clutch module. Once a first sheet article of multiple sheet articles placed on the first sheet input tray are fed into the internal portion of the sheet-feeding type scanning apparatus to trigger the sheet-feeding sensor, the clutch module is disabled. At this moment, a second sheet article placed on the first sheet input tray fails to be fed by the first sheet pick-up roller assembly. Therefore, the double feeding problem is solved.
US08061699B2	Clamping system A clamping system for clamping aerofoils. The clamping system has pivotally mounted engagement members that engage the aerofoil mounted on a pivotally mounted arm either side of the pivotal mounting. The arm can pivot as required relative to the item, to accommodate differences in shape in the item, while providing a substantially equal clamping force by both engagement members.
US08061697B1	Wheel with rotary shock absorber A rotatable wheel having a rotary shock absorber coupled on an axle and between a disc brake rotor and the rotatable wheel, for providing enhanced suspension. The rotary shock absorber consists of an air-tight hollow disc structure filled with lubricant, the disc structure further having a central circular opening, a sealing plate coupled to and sealing the central circular opening on one side, a sealing boot portion coupled and sealing the central circular opening on the other side, and a circular hub portion nesting inside the hollow disc structure. The hub portion further has six circular through holes, one or more identical helical springs nested firmly inside each of the six circular through holes, and six lug bolts each having two threaded ends and a smooth body. Each of the six lug bolts is further coupled rigidly and perpendicularly at the center of each of the two corresponding helical springs and secured on both ends at each side of the hollow disc structure.
US08061695B2	Adjustable mounting vibration isolator A device of the invention includes a vibration isolator with an elastomeric damper and inner and outer connectors. The inner connector has external and internal threads, and the outer connector has internal threads. A method of the invention includes attaching the vibration isolator to a block by screwing external threads of an internal connector of the isolator into the block. The block with attached isolators is inserted into an enclosure, and each isolator is loosened as necessary to make a flush fit with the enclosure. A screw is then inserted into each isolator and fastens the isolator to the block at the flush position. Finally, a screw is inserted through the enclosure into each isolator to connect the isolators to the enclosure.
US08061694B2	Vibration isolation device In a vibration isolation device 10, a connection rod 12 penetrates through a cavity part 104 of a rubber elastic body 44 and the inner circumferential side of a main body plate 14. In addition, a stopper rubber 98 fixed on the outer circumferential side of a rod main body 13 of the connection rod 12 is placed in the cavity part 104 of the rubber elastic body 44. This allows the rod main body 13 aligned in overlying relation with the rubber elastic body 44 along the axial direction of the connection rod 12 to be stored in the device. Thus, a stopper member 96 fixed to the rod main body 13 of the connection rod 12 can form a stopper mechanism. Therefore, while suppressing the increase in dimension along the axial direction of the device, the dimension along the axial direction of the device can be prevented from expanding by the stopper mechanism for preventing the excessive displacement along the direction orthogonal to the axis of the connection rod 12.
US08061689B2	Disk diffuser with improved seal A flexible membrane disk diffuser having an improved arrangement for sealing the membrane to the diffuser body. An enlarged sealing bead on the circumference of the membrane fits in an annular channel on the diffuser body. A retainer ring threads onto the diffuser body to compress the sealing bead against a base surface of the channel. A discontinuity on the base surface provides an effective seal with the bead without requiring undue tightening force of the retainer ring. The discontinuity may take the form of a ridge or a rut on the base surface of the channel.
US08061687B2	Plug valve A plug valve assembly having an inlet and an outlet comprises a housing including a bore extending through the housing between the inlet and the outlet and a cavity intersecting the bore, a plug mounted in the cavity for rotation between first and second positions. In the first position an orifice extending through the plug is aligned axially with the bore of housing to allow fluid to flow from the inlet to the outlet and in the second position fluid is prevented from flowing from the inlet to the outlet. Seals are located in the cavity between the plug and an inner surface of said cavity and a plug retaining member is releasably attachable to the housing. A surface of the plug retaining member limits upward movement of the plug in the housing. The housing includes a reinforcement collar extending around the inner surface of the cavity.
US08061686B2	Pinch valve A pinch valve includes a valve body having a slot which is configured to allow a web of substrate material to pass therethrough. The valve body has a sealing surface which includes a first curved portion with a first radius of curvature. A dynamic seal element is configured to engage the valve body and includes a second curved portion having a second radius of curvature which is larger than the first radius of curvature. An actuator is operable to selectively bias the dynamic seal element into and out of engagement with the valve body so that when it is biased into engagement with the valve body the web of substrate material is engaged between the sealing surfaces of the dynamic seal element and the valve body. Also disclosed is a processing system which includes the pinch valve.
US08061682B2	Fluid flow control cock fitted with a lever having several stable positions A valve for controlling the flow of a pressurized fluid, in particular a medical or industrial gas, a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a internal fluid passage that connects them. A valve for controlling the fluid flow can prevent the circulation of a fluid in this passage, and an actuator utilizing a pivoting lever can be manually actuated by an operator. This lever pivots around a pivot point and can move between at least three stable, angularly staggered positions including a rest position where there is zero fluid flow in the internal fluid passage a intermediary released position where the fluid flow remains zero and an active position with fluid flowing thorough the internal fluid passage at a non-zero rate.
US08061680B1	Inter-truss frame for supporting concrete formwork Disclosed are a height-adjustable inter-form concrete mold supporting system and method for in situ concrete construction. The system has a support member detachably disposed on a base plate. An inter-form truss is adjustably attached to the support member and holds formwork brackets to define concrete pour width. A plurality of like assemblages and attached formwork define concrete pour length and height of the monolithic concrete slab-on-grade foundations or flooring in situ.
US08061678B2	Positive spring force actuator When locking a medical imaging device detector in position to generate a medical image, an articulating arm includes top and bottom portions, coupled to a gantry and to a distal portion that is coupled to a detector. The top and bottom portions each include an over-the-center bell crank locking mechanism with a shank couple to a central handle. Each shank includes a pair of flanges that are coupled to a pair of actuators by both a pivot pin and a spring mechanism. Each actuator is coupled to a crank. When the handle is rotated to a locked position, a sliding lock extends to lock the articulating arm in position relative to the gantry, and a lever arm is extended to cause a shaft to rotate. Rotation of the shaft actuates a sliding pin linkage, which urges a pair of pins outward to lock the articulating arm in position relative to the detector.
US08061675B2	Vehicle seat rotation apparatus A rotatable seat mount apparatus is disclosed. A disclosed apparatus includes a seat mount having a locking arm pivotally mounted within the seat mount. A lever is rotatably coupled to the locking arm so that rotation of the lever causes the locking arm to pivot from a first position in which the seat mount is prevented from rotating and to a second position in which the seat mount is enabled to rotate.
US08061672B1	Clamping device for securing metal struts to I-beams for interior wall construction A securing device for securing a wall to an I-beam. The securing device includes two members that coupled to the sides of an I-beam and are secured together so as to couple the securing device to the I-beam. The two members define a surface that is spaced from the bottom surface of the I-beam that can receive fasteners and the thickness of the two member is such that ordinary fasteners can be used to secure a wall component to the two members of the securing device thereby reducing the need to drill, weld or otherwise attach wall members directly to the I-beam.
US08061668B1	Adjustable ergonomic keyboard, mouse, and wrist support A keyboard, mouse, and wrist support arrangement with a pivotable transverse member, first and second elongate rails in combination with slide rails for slidably receiving the first and second elongate rails for retaining the pivotable transverse member for extension and retraction and for pivoting about a lateral pivot axis, a keyboard support plate retained relative to the pivotable transverse member, and a keyboard wrist support retained relative to the keyboard support plate. A mouse support plate, which can be independently moveable in relation to the keyboard support plate, can be retained relative to the pivotable transverse member, and a mouse wrist support retained relative to the mouse support plate.
US08061667B2	Mounting device for bicycle control components A mounting device for mounting first and second bicycle control components to a bicycle handlebar having a handlebar axis. The mounting device generally includes first and second mounting brackets. The first mounting bracket is adjustably mounted to the handlebar about the handlebar axis. One of the first and second bicycle control components is attached to the first mounting bracket. The second mounting bracket is adjustably attached to the first mounting bracket. The other of the first and second bicycle control components is attached to the second mounting bracket. The second mounting bracket is displaced between alternative attachment positions on the first mounting bracket. The first mounting bracket is rotated between alternative mounting positions on the handlebar.
US08061666B1	Adapter assembly for pole luminaire A pole adapter assembly for a pole luminaire includes an adapter body having an upper end, a lower end and an aperture for receiving a pole at the lower end, one of a raised area or a recessed area located on the body between the upper end and the lower end, a multi-point contact area along one plane of the body beneath the one of a raised area or recessed area having a first rib opposite a first set fastener, a second rib opposite a second set fastener and spaced from the first rib and the first set fastener, and at least one fastener and opposed nut disposed between the first and second ribs and the first and second set fasteners.
US08061665B2	Framing bracket A framing bracket is provided. The framing bracket includes a frame having a leg extending from a support arm. The framing bracket also includes a locking bracket attached to one end of the frame and an anchoring bracket attached to a second end of the frame. The locking bracket is affixed to the frame at a non-normal angle relative to a longitudinal axis extending through the leg such that the locking bracket is locked to a framing member of a building and the anchoring bracket supports the second end of the leg against the framing member when the framing bracket is removably attached to the framing member and the framing bracket is in a locked position.
US08061663B2	Support mechanism A support mechanism includes a base and a lifting mechanism mounted on the base. The base defines a limiting slot. The lifting mechanism includes a first arm, a second arm, a connecting mechanism including a rod, and an elastic member. The first arm has a first end and a second end and includes a limiting member slidably received in the limiting slot. The second arm has a second end and a first end adjacent to the first end of the first arm and away from the second end of the first arm. The connecting mechanism includes a rod. The elastic member is connected to the first end of the first arm and the first end of the second arm. The first end of the first arm and the rod are pivotally connected to the base, and the first end of the second arm pivotally connects to the rod.
US08061660B2	Large-scale deployable solar array A deployable structure is disclosed. The deployable structure may include one or more slit-tube longerons; and one or more flat sheets coupled with the one or more slit-tube longerons. The one or more slit-tube longerons and the one or more flat sheets may be stowed by rolling the one or more slit-tube longerons and the one or more flat sheets together into a roll. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the one or more slit-tube longerons may be exposed when stowed. In another embodiment, the one or more slit-tube longerons may be manufactured from a shape memory material. These slit-tube longerons unroll into to a straight configuration when exposed to heat.
US08061658B2	Latching device for an escape chute in an aircraft Latching devices are disclosed for an escape chute in an aircraft, wherein the escape chute has a girt bar for connection to the latching device and the escape chute is accommodated on an aircraft door in a storage container arranged on the inner side thereof. A latching device can include two floor fittings connected to the aircraft, in each of which an end pin of the girt bar can be arranged, a rotating shaft with at least two brackets for movement of the girt bar, two rockers for latching the girt bar, two door fittings, in which the rotating shaft is received so as to be pivotable, and two press-down elements.
US08061657B2	Method and apparatus for aircraft anti-icing An aircraft anti-icing system includes a source of high temperature gas, a housing, at least one conduit to carry the high temperature gas from the source to the housing, the at least one conduit coupled to the housing and the source, at least one nozzle coupled to the at least one conduit, at least one nozzle configured to impart a rotational motion to the high temperature gas before exhausting the high temperature gas into the housing, and a port for exhausting air from the housing.
US08061650B2	Automatic control systems for aircraft auxiliary power units, and associated methods Systems and methods for operating aircraft power systems are disclosed. A power system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes an aircraft auxiliary power unit and a controller coupled to the aircraft auxiliary power unit, with the controller being configured to automatically stop the auxiliary power unit while the auxiliary power unit is functioning normally. The controller can also be configured to automatically start the auxiliary power unit in-flight when power supplied or expected to be supplied to a subsystem of the aircraft has a non-zero value at or below a threshold value. The controller may also be configured to start the auxiliary power unit when a load or expected load on the subsystem meets or exceeds a threshold value.
US08061648B2	System for tactical balloon launch and payload return A system is disclosed whereby a sensor, communication device, or other payload may be lofted to an operational altitude and maintained over an area of interest for some time by a relatively inexpensive and disposable buoyant aircraft, then returned intact to its point of origin or another desired location by a reusable but also relatively inexpensive non-buoyant aircraft. Automatic unpiloted control is used for all stages of flight, including ascent, loiter, return, and landing Specialized equipment can be provided to simplify launch procedures, reducing the number of personnel required to operate the system.
US08061646B2	Wing tip docking system for aircraft A system and method for docking various types of aircraft is disclosed. An aerodynamic lifting structure docking mechanism for docking two or more aircraft is provided comprising an aerodynamic lifting structure. The aerodynamic lifting structure includes a first and second airflow adjustment mechanism. The aerodynamic lifting structure further includes a first hard docking mechanism, and a second hard docking mechanism, and still further includes a soft docking mechanism. The first and second airflow adjustment mechanisms are configured to substantially remove any aerodynamic lifting structure vortices around each of the aerodynamic lifting structure tip areas. The soft docking mechanism is configured to soft dock a first aerodynamic lifting structure with a second aerodynamic lifting structure. The first hard docking mechanism is configured to hard dock with the second hard docking mechanism, thereby temporarily attaching the first aerodynamic lifting structure with the second aerodynamic lifting structure.
US08061640B2	Interchangable chipper inserts for wood grinder A plurality of chipper inserts that may be installed on a hammermill rotor in place of the hammer inserts to selectively convert the rotor to a chipper. The chipper inserts include drum surfaces that cooperatively define a chipper drum. The chipper inserts may include cutter inserts that have a cutter disposed in a cutter pocket. The chipper drum may be a generally continuous cylindrical interrupted essentially only by the cutter pockets. The cutters and cutter pockets may be positioned in essentially any desired pattern around the drum. The chipper inserts may include a left cutter insert, a center cutter insert, a right cutter insert and three different size spacer inserts. The different types of cutter inserts and spacer inserts may be installed about the rotor with at least one left cutter insert mounted on the left end of the chipper drum and at least one right cutter insert mounted on the right end of the chipper drum. The chipper inserts may be configured in quadrant sections, such that it takes four inserts to extend around the rotor.
US08061638B2	Shredder head adapted to shred data bearing documents and bottles A shredder head adapted to shred data bearing documents and/or bottles. The shredder head also includes a plurality of shredder blades which are disposed within the shredder head housing and are adapted to shred material inserted into the shredder cavity. The shredder head preferably includes at least one grate oriented below the plurality of shredder blades. A sorting section of each at least one grate may be configured to prevent larger pieces of shredded material from passing through the grate.
US08061633B2	Apparatus for use in sample analysis A vial and impactor combination for use in a cryogenic mill is disclosed. The impactor includes a steel or similar core, and a surrounding exterior of polycarbonate or similar inert material. The vial is made preferably of polycarbonate with endcaps also made of polycarbonate.
US08061632B2	Fuel injector with direct shutter actuation for internal combustion engines A fuel injector for internal combustion engines provided with a fuel feeding channel, the feeding channel having an axis and an injection outlet; an injection valve to control the outlet; an injection valve having a shutter arranged inside the feeding channel to define, within the feeding channel, a first fuel introduction section, the shutter being movable from and to a closing position along the feeding channel, which has a second section; and an annular sealing seat arranged on the feeding channel upstream of the outlet; an elastic member for normally keeping the shutter in the closing position; an actuator mechanism connected to the shutter to displace the shutter itself from the closing position and to an opening position of the outlet; and a hydraulic resistance that is provided along the feeding channel upstream of the annular sealing seat to balance the forces acting upon the shutter.
US08061630B2	Insertion body for a spray nozzle assembly, and spray nozzle assembly An insert body (10) for a spray nozzle assembly (1) has a fan jet producing section (17) for producing an oscillating, large-area fan jet and a point jet producing section (18) for producing at least one point jet located in the wetting area of the fan jet. It is thereby ensured that even if the fan jet collapses or is pushed aside, the surface is wetted at least by the or each point jet, which are much more forgiving from a fluid dynamics standpoint.
US08061628B1	Systems and devices for emitting volatile compositions Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the method, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.
US08061625B2	Radio frequency IC card device with very high frequency A radio frequency (RF) IC card device with very high frequency comprises an IC device (102), a radio frequency interface device (103), an RF antenna (104), an IC card interface (106) and an RF interface (107). Particularly, said RF interface device (103) and the RF interface (107) operate in a frequency band of UHF (ultra high frequency) or SHF (super high frequency); said RF antenna (104) is directly integrated on an IC card (100); the RF IC card device with very high frequency exchanges data with other RF devices via the RF interface (107).
US08061621B2	Integrated circuit device including tunable substrate capacitors An integrated circuit device and method. A substrate having contacts has a plurality of capacitors thereon. A plurality of fusible links selectively connect the plurality of capacitors to one another and selected ones of the capacitors to the contacts. In this manner, for example, the capacitance value can be adjusted to tune an antenna mounted on the substrate during testing of the integrated circuit device.
US08061619B2	Transaction card with edge-glow characteristic A transaction card includes a single layer substrate and an account identifier. The single layer substrate is formed of a transparent polymer resin mixed with a fluorescent dye such that the single layer substrate exhibits an edge-glow characteristic. The single layer substrate is one of transparent and translucent. The account identifier is connected to the single layer substrate and links the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record. The account identifier is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal. Stored-value card assemblies, methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a stored-value card and other embodiments are also disclosed.
US08061618B2	Multi-layer cards with aesthetic features and related methods of manufacturing Multi-layer cards with aesthetic and/or functional features, e.g. banking, access, or identification cards, having a bearing layer that includes an effects layer disposed directly between two core layers are disclosed herein. Among other potential benefits, the layered structure of the bearing layer reduces overall manufacturing costs, as compared to methods known in the art, by facilitating a balanced card construction while minimizing the number of layers formed from relatively expensive materials, avoiding direct imaging of the effects layer and minimizing waste associated therewith, as well as providing for reliable incorporation of the effects layer into the multi-layered structure with minimal expenditure of resources and reduced possibility of waste.
US08061617B2	Enhanced resolution automatic data collection apparatus and method using an afocal optical element An automatic data collection device, such as a scanner-type device, is provided with an afocal optical element, such as an afocal lens, that operates in conjunction with a scanning mirror to scan a target machine-readable symbol using a scanning beam. The scanning mirror deflects a light beam into the afocal lens. The afocal lens operates to change a resolution or width of the scanning beam for far-field scanning, for example, where resolution is increased by the afocal lens. The afocal lens can also operate to change the resolution or width of the scanning beam for near-field scanning, for example, where resolution is decreased by the afocal lens.
US08061616B2	Aiming sight for a barcode reader An apparatus, system, and method for aiming and reading a target object. The apparatus includes a barcode reader for reading the target object. The apparatus also includes an aiming sight coupled to the barcode reader. The aiming sight is used for aiming the target object and thereby directing the barcode reader to read the target object. The aiming sight can either be used independently or can be used along with an aiming pattern generator present in the barcode reader, in order to read the target object.
US08061615B2	Detection method of two-dimensional code, detection device for the same, and storage medium storing detection program for the same A method for detecting a two-dimensional code in which three position detection patterns are provided in positions corresponding to respective apices of a right angled isosceles triangle, and a data region is provided in a region defined by the position detection patterns is provided. The method includes detecting plural position detection patterns included in an image; identifying center points of the detected position detection patterns; selecting, from among the center points that positions are identified, three center points that constitute apices of a right angled isosceles triangle; extracting a feature as a two-dimensional code from a two-dimensional code region defined by the position detection patterns corresponding to the selected center points, or the peripheral region thereof; and in case where the feature as a two-dimensional code is extracted, determining that a two-dimensional code exists in the two-dimensional code region.
US08061612B2	Code symbol reading apparatus A housing is mounted on a counter on which a basket for containing a commodity to be purchased is placed and is disposed at a position where it confronts an operator. A read window confronting a read area of a code symbol attached to a commodity is disposed on the front of the housing, and an image pickup section including a CCD area sensor having, as an image pickup area, a read area of the code symbol is incorporated at the back of the read window. An LED light source irradiates illuminating light for illuminating the code symbol, which is necessary for the area CCD sensor to take an image of the code symbol. The LED light source has an optical axis nonparallel to a read optical axis of the area image pickup device and guides the illuminating light to the read area from a position above the area image pickup device.
US08061608B2	Card reader A card reader includes a hollow base provided with a USB standard metal casing at one side, and an electric module mounted in the USB standard metal casing and the hollow base and defining with the USB standard metal casing an electronic card receiving space for accommodating an electric card such that the accommodated electronic card is insertable with the USB standard metal casing into a USB port of an electronic apparatus for two-way data transfer (reading or storing) between the electronic card and the electronic apparatus.
US08061607B1	Method and system of universal RFID communication A method and an apparatus are provided for a universally operable Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag reader base unit. An RFID base unit is provided that can communicate with at least two different types of RFID tags, one at a time, that are commercially available as well as communicate with data collecting entities using any of at least two communication standards. The reader comprises a microprocessor (microcontroller) portion having at least one set of plug-in connectors. The reader then operates in different operational logic processes in accordance with the types and parameters of attached plug-in modules. The plug-in modules will typically comprise RF frequency modules for communicating with the RFID tags as well as a communication standard model for communicating with a computer network. Additionally, the plug-in modules contain memory that contains data and code used by the microprocessor in performing the operations obtainable by specific types of plug-in modules. If upgrading of the operating system is required, such upgrading can be accomplished through the use of an associated port such as a microcontroller interface port, a memory stick slot or using a computer in conjunction with a communication module.
US08061606B2	Method and system for multiple identifiers association A method and system for managing a physical object is provided. The system includes a RFID module for reading RFID tag information from a RFID tag in a RFID tag reading area, a handheld terminal being operable as a stand-alone device, a docking station for operably coupling the handheld terminal to the RFID module, and a storage for holding a physical object having the barcode and the RFID tag to locate the physical object in the barcode reading area and the RFID tag reading area. The method uses a system having a RFID module, a handheld terminal having a barcode scanner and being operable as a stand-alone device, a docking station for operably coupling the handheld device to the RFID module, and a storage for holding the physical object having a barcode and a RFID tag, the handheld device driving the RFID module via the docking station.
US08061604B1	System and method of master data management using RFID technology Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for data management pertaining to master data management, processing, and optimization; to maintenance management; and to asset management. A master data management system may include a dynamic object identification system. The dynamic object identification system may identify objects using a segmented and coded globally unique identifier. The globally unique identifier may be updated while the objects are within the system. The globally unique identifier may comprise coded segments including a personal identification number, an external key, technical data, and administration data. The technical and administration data may be more or less detailed, depending on, among others, the object, its history of use, and its present circumstances. Implementation of the asset management system may include the use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags. The RFID tags may store detailed object information, including critical object information and a globally unique identifier.
US08061603B2	Controlling shopper checkout throughput The present invention provides a solution for controlling checkout throughput. Specifically, under the present invention a set of attributes of an item will be obtained. An analysis of the set of attributes will then be performed to determine whether an inconsistency exists based on a tolerance threshold. Such analysis can include, for example, comparing the weight of the item to its expected weight. This can help determine if a mistake has been made or fraud has been committed. Whether an inconsistency is observed is based on a tolerance threshold. For example, a certain deviation (i.e., the tolerance threshold) from an expected value could be allowed to could be allowed to reduce errors during the checkout process and thereby increase checkout throughput. As such, the present invention allows the tolerance threshold to be tuned based on a desired checkout throughput.
US08061600B2	Wireless display tag A low-profile Wireless Display Tag (WDT) fits within the confines of a retail store display shelf-edge C-channel. The WDT may also be used to tag high-value retail item units where it can simultaneously function as a price tag, and an anti-theft device. The invention provides for bidirectional communication between the WDT and a central database. The invention uses a low profile antenna that may be painted onto a surface within the WDT. The WDT is capable of displaying graphics or variable format alphanumeric characters and the placement of display items is user programmable. The WDT uses an RF integrated Circuit (RFIC) that combines the backscatter RF communications method, amplified backscatter RF communications method and the active RF communications method.
US08061596B2	System and method for immediate issuance of transaction cards A system and method for substantially immediate issuance of transaction cards includes at least one unassigned transaction card including a storage medium having a card number encoded thereupon. The system also includes a computing system configured to receive application information from an applicant that has been provided said unassigned transaction card, and to activate the unassigned transaction card so that access to monetary funds is extended to the applicant through said unassigned transaction card, upon an evaluation of said application information indicating that the applicant has been approved for access to the monetary funds. The unassigned transaction card bears no visible marking presenting information concerning the applicant and encodes no information concerning said applicant upon the storage medium of said unassigned transaction card.
US08061591B2	Apparatus controlled responsive to data bearing records A system controlled by a data bearing record includes a card reader that is operative to read data from user cards including identifying data and to authorize operation of an automated banking machine responsive to the identifying data. The automated banking machine includes a deposit accepting device. The deposit accepting device is operative to receive a stack of sheets and to separate each sheet from the stack through operation of a picker. Each sheet is aligned with the sheet path and analyzed by analysis devices including at least one magnetic read head, an imager and/or a validation device. Sheets determined not to have at least one property of a genuine sheet are returned to a user of the machine. Sheets determined to have at least one property of genuine sheets are processed and stored in the machine.
US08061587B2	Carton for multiple articles A carton for a group of bottles arranged in rows is of substantially tubular structure comprising a bottom panel (18), a first side panel (16), a top panel (14), a second side wall panel (12) and end closure panels for at least partially closing the ends of the carton. The carton has an access means, integrally formed in the carton walls and is defined by a weakened line of severance (3). The access means provides a means for accessing the bottles contained within the carton while providing means for retaining the articles to prevent them from being inadvertently dislodged. The access means being formed so that the carton can be oriented to sit on either its bottom panel or the second side panel while articles are accessed via an opening in the first side wall panel.
US08061580B2	Method of forming and assembly of metal parts and ceramic parts A method of forming and assembling at least two parts together that may be metal, ceramic, or a combination of metal and ceramic parts. Such parts may have different CTE. Individual parts that are formed and sintered from particles leave a network of interconnecting porosity in each sintered part. The separate parts are assembled together and then a fill material is infiltrated into the assembled parts using a method such as capillary action, gravity, and/or pressure. The assembly is then cured to yield a bonded and fully or near-fully dense part that has the desired physical and mechanical properties for the part's intended purpose. Structural strength may be added to the parts by the inclusion of fibrous materials.
US08061578B2	Solder preform A solder preform has gaps extending from the boundary of preform towards the preform center. During reflow soldering, the gaps close from the center towards the boundary. This allows flux and gasses to escape the interface between the solder and the substrate. Particularly, flux accumulates in the spaces formed by the gaps and is forced to the edge of the solder preform as the gap closes. In further embodiments, channels are formed on one or both surfaces of the solder preform. In addition to further assisting in the escape of gas and flux during reflow, the channels and gaps increase the effectiveness of oxygen purging using inert or reducing gasses in the reflow chamber. Additionally, the channels and gaps increase the effectiveness of vacuum solder.
US08061576B2	Surgical instrument A surgical instrument comprising a handle assembly, a body, a tool assembly and an articulation assembly is disclosed. The articulation mechanism includes a receptacle, and a main shaft. A lower clutch is fixedly positioned within the receptacle and has a serrated portion including a plurality of serrations. An upper clutch includes at least one projection positioned to engage the serrations of the lower clutch to releasably retain the main shaft at a rotatably fixed position. An angle between a first pair of adjacent serrations is defined as a first angle, an angle between a second pair of adjacent serrations is defined as a second angle, and an angle between a third pair of adjacent serrations is defined as a third angle. The first angle, the second angle, and the third angle are each different from one another.
US08061575B2	Stapler with leaf spring actuation mechanism The present invention provides a stapler with a novel leaf spring actuation mechanism. According to the teaching of the present invention, the stapler comprises a striking plate for dispensing a staple from a staple magazine, a leaf spring engaged with the striking plate for driving the striking plate, and an actuation bar for lifting the leaf spring from a first position to a second position whereby lifting the striking plate from an initial position to a release position in which the leaf spring is released from the actuation bar to drive the striking plate towards the initial position. Preferably, a pair of lugs on the actuation bar pushes up a pair of tabs on the leaf spring when an L-shaped front end of the actuation bar moves upward along a ramp when an external force is applied to the actuation bar during the stapling operation.
US08061570B1	Quick release mask bracket An assembly for securing an apparatus to a facemask includes a U-shaped frame extending along similarly shaped portions of the facemask. Removable attachment clips secure the frame to the facemask. Two cylindrical pins with circumferential radiused grooves are attached to and extend from the top portion of the frame. The pins mate with bores in a clevis assembly, to which the apparatus can be attached. A spring-loaded bar spans between the bores. The bores in the clevis assembly receive the pins and the spring-bias causes the bar to engage with the grooves to secure the clevis assembly to the frame. A lever is rotatably attached to the clevis assembly. Pivoting the lever works against the spring-bias to lift the bar out of the grooves, disengaging the pins, and allowing the clevis assembly to be disengaged from the frame and facemask.
US08061569B2	Clip and hanger with the same A clip for clamping an object (25) has a clip body (5) where a pair of clip members (1, 2) are pivotally connected to each other, clamping force increasing members (6, 7) for increasing a clamping force of the clip body; and fixing means (8) for supporting the clamping force increasing members on the clip body. The clamping force increasing members have slip prevention sections (6a, 7a) disposed between leading ends of the clip body and clamped by the clip body together with the object, and have also transmission sections (6b, 7b) connected to the slip prevention sections and fixed to the clip members by the fixing means, to cause the friction force that the slip prevention sections receive from the object to be transmitted to the clip body.
US08061568B2	Fiber filling machine A fiber blowing and filling machine comprising a hopper, a dispensing assembly located below the hopper, a drive assembly and a blower. The dispensing assembly comprises a housing having two longitudinally opposite apertures, namely, an air inlet aperture connected to the output of the blower and an exit aperture. The housing is equipped with a paddle mounted to a shaft that is above the apertures. The paddle is assembled from individual components, forming a plurality of vanes having flexible edges that contact the surfaces of the housing to create a pocket when the apertures are between a pair of the vanes. The fiber from the hopper flows into the housing and gets collected between a pair of the vanes, which rotate further to form the pocket. The fiber in the pocket is then blown out through the exit aperture by the air from the blower output.
US08061561B1	Product hold down anchor, unit and mechanism for a merchandise storing and dispensing head of a vending machine A product hold down unit has a vertical column of a carousel and a vertical row of spaced-apart engageable elements on the column. The column has a compartment open at opposite top and bottom ends and adapted to receive product items in a vertical stack. The row of engageable elements extends between the top and bottom ends of the column, enabling restriction of items in the compartment to moving from top to bottom ends of the compartment but not vice versa. The unit also has an anchor resting on top of, and supported by, the stack in the column compartment as the anchor engages adjacent ones of the engageable elements on the column so as to prevent it from moving upwardly in the compartment while allowing it to move downwardly by gravity as product items are dispensed from the stack thereof at the bottom end of the column.
US08061559B1	Vending machine housing assembly A vending machine housing assembly includes a housing body having plural sides assembled one to the next in an end-to-end angular relationship so as to provide the housing body with a polygonal cross-sectional configuration. Each side define a wall portion and a corner portion in a one-piece construction in which the corner portion is rigidly and integrally connected to the wall portion and has an arcuate cross-sectional configuration determining the angular relationship between the sides of the housing body. The housing assembly also has an upper collar and a lower base respectively disposed above and below the housing body and having polygonal cross-sectional configurations like that of the housing body, and elements interconnecting and fixedly clamping the housing body between the upper collar and lower base to provide the housing assembly as a rigid construction.
US08061558B2	Dispenser and gloves Gloves and dispensers for gloves are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to disposable gloves packaged in a disposable dispenser configured to engage with a carrier. Aspects of the glove assemblies provided herein include a dispenser case having a flange having locking tab for sliding engagement with a channel on the carrier. The dispenser case may be removed from the carrier and a new dispenser case engaged to the carrier.
US08061555B2	Automatic product vending machine An automatic product vending machine is provided where the user can withdraw the selected product directly from the machine, the storage area for the products is a rack and the dispensing device of the single product is a frame on which a pusher is mounted which causes the selected product to fall into a tray, which positions the product at an opening which permits its withdrawal by the user.
US08061551B2	Insulating holder for beverage container An insulating holder for a beverage container has a cylindrical or frusto-conical sleeve having a lower end, an open upper end, an inner surface and an outer surface. The sleeve is made of a resilient elastomer having heat-sensitive tackiness, for example a thermoplastic elastomer such as thermoplastic polyurethane and/or polyurea.
US08061548B1	Segregation disk for a collapsible container A segregation disk and method of separately storing items in a collapsible, tubular container uses segregation disks for segregating the collapsible container into multiple chambers of user-selectable size. The segregation disks are generally planar disks having a diameter slightly greater than the interior diameter of the container, and formed of a flexible material that have a plurality of radial slits extending inwardly from their periphery to form a plurality of flexible wedges. At the terminus of each radial slit is a tear break, generally a circular hole. An integral pull tab extends from a peripheral region of one of the flexible wedges to facilitate removal.
US08061547B2	Insulated storage container having a removable liner The present invention comprises an insulated container having a liner fitted therein. The liner is removable, reusable, and washable. The insulated container also has an insulated partition defining a pair of thermally isolated compartments to maintain different temperatures in each compartment. To secure the liner in place, a latch is provided, and to vent trapped air, the liner includes a channel. The liner is also configured to shed water when inverted in a washing machine so that the liner can be easily sterilized. An additional unique feature of this invention is that the liner also includes coupling cavities configured to accept various bottles and cans to prevent the bottle or can from tipping over inside the insulated container.
US08061541B2	Blow molded camouflage bottle A bottle is provided with a visual camouflage appearance. Walls of the bottle include an outer first layer, a middle second layer and an optionally inner third layer. The first layer is transparent. The third layer can include a contrast coloring agent. The second layer includes foamed unevenly distributed regions arranged to create a camouflage appearance.
US08061536B2	Tool box fastening device for fastening a tool box set to a vertical wall Disclosed is a tool box set fastener, which include a first fastening structure, which has mounting base fixedly fastened to a vertical wall or upright support and a coupling unit formed integral with the mounting base, and a second fastening structure, which is connectable to a tool box set to secure the tool box set to the first fastening structure and has a coupling base connectable to the coupling unit of the first fastening structure.
US08061534B2	Equipment rack panel system and method An equipment rack panel system using one or more rack extension panels with optional raceway to interconnect equipment cables to service cables through connectors within the rack extension panel. The rack extension panel is either fastened to or integral with one of the posts of the equipment rack or otherwise adjacent to the equipment rack and extends away from the equipment rack so as not to occupy space within the equipment rack normally reserved for equipment.
US08061533B2	Materials comprising polydienes and hydrophilic polymers and related methods Materials prepared from polydienes, such as poly(cyclohexadiene), and hydrophilic polymers, such as poly(alkylene oxide), are described. Methods of making the materials and their use in fuel cell membranes, batteries, breathable chemical-biological protective materials, and templates for sol-gel polymerization are also provided. The materials can be crosslinked and sulfonated, and can include copolymers and polymer blends.
US08061530B2	Filtration sealing system A filtration sealing system is provided for sealing a filter element in a housing at a mating interface therebetween. The sealing system includes a keyed interface. A replacement filter element is provided for such filtration sealing system, with the replacement filter element including a keyed interface.
US08061528B2	Recovery of reprocessable medical devices in a sharps container Reprocessable medical devices that have been disposed of in a sharps container are recovered, disinfected or sterilized, sorted, and packed for reprocessing in a generally continuous process. In one embodiment, either a sharps container or at least a portion of its contents is successively and controllably conveyed, either manually or automatically, through a plurality of processing stations that are configured to perform different operations. The operations performed by the processing stations can include, for example, detecting and identifying contents, cleaning and disinfecting, opening the sharps containers, separating and sorting their contents, and disposal of contents that are non-reprocessable. Reprocessable medical devices can be sorted by type as they move along on a conveyor.
US08061523B2	Purifier A purifier is provided that is capable of uniformly sucking powder in a width direction of the sieve layers even when the purifier is configured to be provided with an air distribution chamber formed as being tapered upward and to have a horizontal cyclone provided above the air distribution chamber.The air distribution chamber is configured of paired inclined surfaces formed as being tapered upward, has a suction passage formed as a horizontal cyclone placed above the air distribution chamber. Also, a plurality of barrier walls are provided in the air distribution chamber in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of sieve layers, the air distribution chamber is sectioned by the barrier walls into a plurality of chambers, and rectifying plates are further provided to the air distribution chamber at a narrow position between the paired inclined surfaces to prevent non-uniformity of suction of powder on the sieve layers.
US08061520B2	Medical device package including self-puncturable port The present disclosure provides a medical device package including a container for receiving a medical device and a self-puncturabie port.
US08061517B2	Holding device for an implant In order to improve a holding device for an implant, comprising a first connecting device for releasably connecting the holding device and the implant, such that very small implants, in particular, are easy to handle, it is suggested that the holding device have a second connecting device for releasably connecting the holding device and a storage unit.
US08061515B2	Compact disc storage and protective enclosure A compact disc storage and protective enclosure for securely positioning a disc having a flat circular shape. The enclosure incorporates a unitary element comprising of a single piece of durable and flexible material having a back section, a left section that folds across the back section, a right section that folds across both the left and back sections, a bottom section that folds across both the right and left sections, and a top section that folds across the bottom section. A disc is positioned within the enclosure that also includes a gap having a convex shape into which each of the left and right sections can flex in order to absorb an impact.
US08061513B2	USB flash drive with integrated medication holder A device, including a substantially hollow container, a flash memory data storage medium selectively enclosed by the container and a substantially enclosed cavity disposed within the container configured to selectively receive and dispense a portion of a medication. A method for using the device is also disclosed.
US08061511B2	Conveyor belt guide A belt guide apparatus for attachment to a belt conveyor comprises top and bottom plates. Walls extend between the top and bottom plates. The plates and walls form a belt envelope that defines a belt opening that substantially corresponds to a cross-section of the endless belt such that the endless belt can slide freely through the belt opening yet is substantially prevented from moving laterally or vertically. A front entrance of the belt envelope is configured to funnel the endless belt into the belt opening, and when attached to the belt conveyor the belt envelope is oriented such that the right and left walls are aligned with a desired path of the endless belt, and the endless belt passes through the belt opening.
US08061509B2	Bulk materials pump and its use The invention is directed to a bulk materials pump and its use. The pump comprises a housing having a flow path for bulk materials located between an inlet and an outlet of said housing, wherein said flow path in said housing is further defined by a space between two rotatable drive disks spaced from each other and wherein a materials scraper is present between said drive disks at the outlet to avoid materials being transported between said drive disks back to the inlet.
US08061506B2	Material-flow control for collision avoidance in a conveyor system The present invention relates to a conveyor system and a method for merging or crossing of at least two conveyor lines (22, 24, 58) on which transport units (48, 50), particularly containers, are conveyed in an upstream direction (28), wherein the conveyor lines (22, 24) meet each other in an intersection point (26), wherein each of the conveyor lines (22, 24, 58) respectively comprises, upstream relative to the intersection point (26), one group (30, 34) of conveyor-line segments (32, 34), wherein the conveyor-line segments are respectively operable with a variable conveying velocity, the method comprising the following steps: conveying transport units (48, 50) towards the intersection point (26); detecting and determining a traffic density of the transport units (48, 50) on the conveyor lines (22, 24, 58), particularly at the conveyor-line segments (32-1, 34-1) which are located upstream; determining conveying velocities for the conveyor-line segments (32, 34) so that transport units (48, 50) which are conveyed on one of the conveyor lines (22, 24) do not collide at the intersection point (26) with other transport units (48, 50) which are conveyed on the other conveyor lines (24, 22), and without the need to stop the transport units (48, 50) in a region of the conveyor-line segments (32, 34); adapting the conveying velocities of the conveyor-line segments (32, 34) to the conveying velocities determined in this way, wherein the conveyor-line segments (32, 34) respectively can be operated at a different conveying velocity.
US08061502B2	Device and method for discharging elongate, coarse bulk products and for their further transport A device is disclosed for discharging elongate, coarse bulk products—such as bottle preforms—from a product hopper. The device includes a product hopper with a discharge opening and a rotating disc that is configured to receive bulk products passing through the discharge opening.
US08061500B2	Alignment device and method to align plates for electronic circuits An alignment device to align a plate for electronic circuits comprises transport members able to transport the plate along a transport axis, at least from an entrance position to an alignment position defining an alignment plane. The device also comprises mobile members provided with: first movement members able to move the mobile members in a first direction directed along a first axis substantially perpendicular to the alignment plane so as to associate the mobile members with the plate; second movement members able to rotate the plate, associated with the mobile members, around the first axis; and at least third movement members able to move the plate, associated with the mobile members, in a second direction, directed along a second axis substantially transverse to the first axis and substantially co-planar with the transport axis.
US08061494B2	Insulating support for electrical power supply tracks An insulating support for a ground electrical power supply track is provided. The insulating support is intended for a terrestrial transport system, in particular of the tramway type, and is in the form of a profile-member of insulating material which includes a substantially planar upper face intended to receive elements of the electrical power supply track and a planar lower face intended to be supported directly or indirectly on the ground. The profile-member is provided with a longitudinal groove is arranged on the upper face in order to receive a conductive track element. The profile member is also provided with a web which connects the upper face to the lower face. At least one longitudinal supply conduit intended to receive a supply line of the network extends through the web. The groove and each supply conduit are arranged centrally and symmetrically about a longitudinal center plane of the support perpendicular relative to the upper face.
US08061493B2	Power conducting system for long distances The invention relates to a power conducting system comprising at least one power conducting unit (1) for conducting wires, cables, tubes, or similar items between a static and a mobile connection region by forming a curved section (6). The power conducting unit is formed by segments (3) connected together in a jointed manner and is conducted along a road in a conducting system. The conducting system has multiple first and second conducting elements (7,8). The first conducting elements (7) are arranged in a first plane, and the second conducting elements (8), in a second plane, spaced apart from each other. First elements (9) are arranged on some segments of the power conducting unit, and second elements (10) are arranged alternately on other segments. The first elements work together with the first conducting elements, and the second elements, with the second conducting elements.
US08061492B2	Suitcase for transport of tools or the like Suitcase for transport of tools or the like, which includes a box-shaped bottom (1), a corresponding lid (2) and a flip-up handle (3) on the side of the bottom (1). The bottom (1) and the lid (2) are connected with each other by one or more hinges. A lock is provided for locking the lid (2) to the bottom (1), and said lock includes a latch device (4), which is turnably mounted on the bottom (1) on the same side of the suitcase as the handle (3). Said latch device (4) is adapted so that by turning, it engages with the lid (2) and fixes the lid in its closed position. The latch device (4) and the handle (3) have interacting cam means (22 and 23), which effect turning of the latch device (4) into the locked position when the handle (3) is turned to flipped-up position.
US08061491B2	Electromechanical locking device for a brake piston The invention is a electromechanical locking device for a brake piston of a hydraulically actuated wheel brake. The locking device is disposed at least in some portions in the interior of a hollow-cylindrical brake piston. This interior of the brake piston is filled with hydraulic pressure fluid and in the event of brake actuation is subjected to pressure. The invention includes a filler piece and a coupling element, which reduce the pressure-fluid-filled volume of the brake piston, prevent blocking of the locking device in its terminal positions, and make it possible for the two terminal positions of the locking device to be detected and evaluated by an electronic control unit.
US08061485B2	Elevator installation operating method for transporting elevator users A method of operating an elevator installation for transporting elevator users in a building area, including the steps of: detecting the position of elevator users in the building area, granting of an access authorization of the elevator users to building regions, triggering of a destination call by a detected elevator user, allocation of an elevator car serving the destination call or elevator call, boarding of an elevator car by at least one detected elevator user, if an elevator call was triggered triggering a car call by a detected elevator user, comparing whether the position of the elevator user that has boarded the elevator car corresponds with the position of the elevator user that has triggered the destination call, and determining whether the elevator user that has boarded the elevator car has an access authorization for a destination location corresponding with the destination call or elevator call.
US08061484B2	Method and apparatus for maintaining oil pressure An oil pump system is provided having a mechanism configured to receive oil, pressurize the oil, and output the pressurized oil. The oil pump system also includes an oil pump body configured to house the mechanism. A vent is defined by the body to purge air from the pump. Also, a device is arranged relative to the vent, and configured to close the vent when the pump body is subjected to g-forces up to a predetermined threshold magnitude. The device is additionally configured to open the vent when the pump body is subjected to g-forces exceeding the predetermined threshold magnitude, wherein air otherwise received by the pump mechanism with the oil, captured within the mechanism, and outputted with the pressurized oil is purged.
US08061481B2	Suspension trauma relief strap assembly for use with a full body harness A preferred embodiment suspension trauma relief strap assembly for use with a full body harness includes a pair of straps connectable in two configurations. The first configuration is formed by engaging a hook of one strap with one of a plurality of closed loop arrangements of the other strap to form a sling upon which a person donning the full body harness may stand. The second configuration is formed by engaging the hook of the one strap with one of the plurality of closed loop arrangements of the one strap and engaging the hook of the other strap with one of the plurality of closed loop arrangements of the other strap to form two slings upon which a person donning the full body harness may stand.
US08061479B2	Fall protection system An improved fall protection system has been developed. The system functions by: (1) arresting the fall of such users, thereby protecting them from impact with the ground which could cause serious injury or death; (2) providing a method of recovery and escape from a fall-arresting device by providing a user with a controlled descent back to the ground or to a lower place of safety at a safe and gradual rate of descent; (3) providing greater simplicity and wearer comfort in fall-arresting and self-recovery devices; and (4) incorporating gear storage capability into such protective devices, in order to eliminate the need to wear a separate gear storage pack, vest, tool belt, or other such garment or accessory.
US08061470B2	Method and apparatus for deploying a plurality of seismic devices into a borehole and method thereof Deploying systems and methods for deploying a plurality of seismic devices into a borehole comprising a cable including a plurality of inter-connected cable segments and ellipsoid seismic units with at least two rows of offset seismic protrusions to establish at least three points of contact between the seismic units and adjacent cylindrical surface of a borehole casing.
US08061467B2	Engine arrangement structure of saddle-ride type vehicle An engine arrangement structure of a saddle-ride type vehicle includes an engine having a crankcase and a cylinder part overhung upwardly from the crankcase. An alternating current generator is provided at one end of the crankshaft with a power transmission system member being provided at the other end thereof. The alternating current generator and the power transmission system member are overhung ahead of and behind the engine relative to the engine cylinder part, respectively. A width by which the power transmission system member is overhung is larger than that by which the alternating current generator is overhung. The alternating current generator of the engine is arranged so as to be directed to the front side of the vehicle body and the power transmission system member is arranged so as to be directed to the rear side of the vehicle body.
US08061460B2	Stair climbing device A stair climbing device, adapted for a wheel chair, including at least one climbing element which is adapted to be moved on a circular path so that it can get in contact with the next step of a stair and lift or lower the stair climbing device on the next step. The stair climbing device includes a drive motor for providing a driving force for moving the at least one climbing element on the circular path, wherein the movement of the at least one climbing element on the circular path is carried out with a non-constant rotational speed. A gear transmission assembly is provided between the drive motor and the at least one climbing element which gear transmission assembly is adapted to cyclically vary the rotational speed of the at least one climbing element with respect to the rotational speed of the drive motor.
US08061459B2	Traction control method for a tracked vehicle The present invention provides a traction control method for a tracked vehicle such as a military tank. The method includes calculating a track proportionality factor and a vehicle proportionality factor based on predefined attributes of the tracked vehicle. A minimum turn radius of the tracked vehicle is calculated based on the velocity of the tracked vehicle, the maximum coefficient of friction between the tracks of the tracked vehicle and the ground (0.7), and gravitational acceleration (9.80665 m/s2). A sprocket rotational speed is calculated based on the pitch diameter of the tracked vehicle sprockets and the velocity of the tracked vehicle. Based on the preceding calculations, the method of the present invention calculates a required track speed differential configured to turn the tracked vehicle at the minimum turn radius. If a commanded turn radius is less than the minimum turn radius, the track speed differential of the tracked vehicle is limited to the required track speed differential to prevent the tracked vehicle from slipping.
US08061458B1	Polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutting element having multiple catalytic elements A polycrystalline diamond compact useful for wear, cutting, drilling, drawing and like applications is provided with a first diamond region remote from the working surface which has a metallic catalyzing material and a second diamond region adjacent to or including the working surface containing a non-metallic catalyst and the method of making such a compact is provided. This compact is particularly useful in high temperature operations, such as hard rock drilling because of the improved thermal stability at the working surface.
US08061457B2	Chamfered pointed enhanced diamond insert An impact tool that includes an impact body made from a superhard material bonded to a substrate at a non-planer interface, the impact body having a pointed geometry that includes a substantially frustoconical portion between an apex and a base end, the substantially frustoconical portion including a tapered side wall with at least two different, contiguous slopes that together form an interior included angle which is greater than 135 degrees, and with the thickness of the impact body, as measured from the apex to the non-planar interface, being greater than the thickness of the substrate.
US08061456B2	Chamfered edge gage cutters and drill bits so equipped A cutting element for an earth boring bit, may include a PDC layer having a flat on a periphery thereof, the flat terminating longitudinally at an edge spaced from a cutting face of the PDC layer. A chamfer adjacent to the cutting face desirably has a length that exceeds its depth. A cutting element may additionally include a chamfer along the entire circumference, multiple step-wise, radially adjacent chamfers, and multiple circumferentially spaced portions of the uppermost radius of the PDC layer of the cutting element that each includes a chamfer with an associated flat. Additionally, a cutting element may include a flat terminating at a radial edge with the cutting face of a PDC layer.
US08061453B2	Drill bit with asymmetric gage pad configuration A drill bit for drilling a borehole in earthen formations. In an embodiment, the bit comprises a bit body having a bit axis and a bit face. In addition, the bit comprises a pin end extending from the bit body opposite the bit face. Further, the bit comprises a plurality of gage pads extending from the bit body, wherein each gage pad includes a radially outer gage-facing surface. The gage-facing surfaces of the plurality of gage pads define a gage pad circumference that is centered relative to a gage pad axis, the gage pad axis being substantially parallel to the bit axis and offset from the bit axis.
US08061451B2	Vertical drilling system for controlling deviation Systems for controlling deviations during drilling operations, including a transmission housing and a bearing assembly secured between a stator housing and a drill bit. Two stabilizers are secured to the transmission housing, and one stabilizer is secured to the bearing assembly to provide enhanced stability to the lower portion of the drill string. The stabilizers can have a triangular shaped body for increasing flow area, reducing annular velocity, and increasing stiffness of the system. The stabilizers can be rotationally offset from one another to facilitate maintaining the gauge of the borehole. The transmission housing can be a one-piece construction to minimize connections within the system and improve reliability. The stabilizers can include laser clad metal surfaces and diamond dome inserts to prevent wear and erosion. A triangular reamer can be included beneath the stabilizers to further prevent wear to the stabilizers and to add stability to the drill bit.
US08061448B2	Hydraulic braking device for turbine, turbine equipped with such a device and drilling equipment comprising such a turbine The hydraulic braking device (10) to be installed in a turbine (2) provided with a turbine shaft (4) comprising at least one body (12) connected to the said turbine shaft (4).When the said hydraulic braking device (10) is immersed in a fluid medium, axial rotation of the turbine shaft (4) about its axis causes a movement of the said at least one body (12) with respect to the said fluid medium, this movement generating a resisting torque (T) related to the rotation speed of the turbine shaft (4) through a non-linear relation.
US08061440B2	Combining belief networks to generate expected outcome A computer usable medium including computer usable program code for determining an oilfield parameter for a drilling operation. The computer usable program code when executed causing a processor to identify first decision factors and second decision factors about the drilling operation, where each of the first decision factors is contained within first nodes, and where each of the second decision factors is contained within second nodes, where the first and second nodes contain common nodes. The computer usable program code further causing the processor to associate the first nodes to create a first belief network and associate the second nodes to create a second belief network, associate the common nodes of the first belief network with the common nodes of the second belief network to form a multinet belief network, and generate at least one oilfield parameter from the multinet belief network.
US08061437B2	Nail gun with rapidly attachable and detachable magazine assembly A nail gun with a rapidly attachable and detachable magazine assembly includes a nail gun, a magazine assembly and a quick joining mechanism. A handle portion of the nail gun has a quick joining pillar adapted to engage with the quick joining mechanism to attach the magazine assembly to the nail gun. By simply snap-fitting the quick joining pillar into a fixing element of the quick joining mechanism, the quick joining mechanism can naturally fix the quick joining pillar into the fixing element, and thus, the magazine assembly can be attached to the nail gun by simply a single action. Moreover, by pulling a pull rod of the quick joining mechanism and withdrawing the quick joining pillar from within the fixing element, the magazine assembly can be attached from the nail gun by also simply a single action.
US08061436B2	Mobile basket for consolidation work on walls A mobile basket for consolidation work on walls is provided with a main frame, configured in the front part for hoisting and for translating the new basket up and down a wall and having legs fitted on the sides of said main frame. A secondary frame or cage is structured for supporting a magazine of drill rods, as well as a mast or drill and a mechanical hand applied to the secondary frame or cage positions parallel to its longer side and essentially perpendicular to the main frame. The mechanical hand, positioned between the mast or drill and the magazine, is configured to take a rod from the magazine and transfer it to the mast or drill.
US08061435B2	System for mounting a pile driver A system for mounting a lead assembly on a construction machine including a set of leads having a driver that is slidably mounted to the set of leads. The system further includes at least one lifting component for engaging the driver and moving the driver on the leads, and a pivotable mounting assembly mounted to the set of leads and adapted to adjust the position of the set of leads. Moreover there is a quick connecting portion adapted to engage the pivotable mounting assembly and the construction machine so as to allow for the quick engagement and disengagement of the construction machine from the set of leads.
US08061433B1	Manually operated adjustable earth moving tool A manually operated device or tool for manipulating or working the earth or soil. A preferred embodiment possesses an elongated digging rod having an adjustable handle assembly configured to quickly locate and fasten to a plurality of predetermined set points located on the elongated digging rod. The apparatus compensates for the incremental deepening of a hole as the digging activity progresses so to enable a user to better maintain a preferred, upright, working posture. This is accomplished by adjusting the elongated digging rod, given a substantially constant handle assembly height, to consecutively lower settings corresponding to the increasing hole depth.
US08061432B2	Method for rehabilitation of a ballast bed of a track For the purpose of rehabilitation, a ballast bed of a track is taken up in the form of an upper bed layer by a first clearing device and cleaned. The bulk material accruing in the process is discharged in front of the first clearing device—with regard to the working direction—laterally upon the ballast bed in a bed region. The latter can only be covered by the second clearing device which is configured to be of greater width—with regard to a transverse direction of the track—than the first clearing device. Thus, it is possible to intermediately store bulk material, accruing in a front end region of a machine, on the ballast bed for later use.
US08061430B2	Re-settable and anti-rotational contraction joint with control lines A downhole contraction joint. The downhole contraction joint can include at least one anti-rotation assembly. The anti-rotation assembly can include a first tubular member at least partially disposed within a second tubular member. An axial slot can be formed through at least a portion of the first tubular member, and at least one key can be at least partially disposed within the second tubular member and the axial slot. The downhole contraction joint can also have at least one resetting assembly disposed at a first end of the anti-rotation assembly. The resetting assembly can include a c-ring secured to the second tubular member. The first tubular member can be secured to the lock ring, and the lock ring can be aligned with the c-ring. The downhole contraction joint can also include at least one control line assembly disposed about a portion of the anti-rotation assembly.
US08061426B2	System and method for lateral wellbore entry, debris removal, and wellbore cleaning A method of servicing a wellbore comprises running a toolstring into a wellbore to a first depth, actuating a controllably rotating sub-assembly of the toolstring to rotate, and activating a pressure activated bendable sub-assembly of the toolstring to bend, wherein actuating the controllably rotating sub-assembly to rotate and activating the pressure activate bendable sub-assembly are performed in any sequence or concurrently. The method also comprises running the toolstring into the wellbore beyond the first depth and stabbing the toolstring into a window in a wall of the wellbore to enter a lateral wellbore, wherein no whipstock is used to facilitate stabbing into the window. The method further includes running the toolstring into the lateral wellbore and performing a wellbore servicing operation in the lateral wellbore.
US08061421B2	Borehole seismic pulse generation using rapid-opening valve During a surge-pulsing operation in a borehole (e.g an oil-well undergoing remediation) liquid is stored under pressure upstream of a valve, and then released through the valve suddenly enough to create a seismic wave, which propagates into the formation around the borehole, and assists the surge-pulsing to improve the conductivity and liquid-injectability of the formation. The downhole valve achieves the rapid-opening requirement by virtue of its geometrical layout, as dictated by the strictures of the downhole environment.
US08061420B2	Downhole isolation tool An isolation tool for use in a tubular. The isolation tool comprising gripping members and sealing members to engage and seal the isolation tool to an inner wall of the tubular at a desired location in the tubular. The isolation tool further comprising a locking system that allows the isolation tool to be set in a desired position within the tubular. The locking system prevents the isolation tool from any further movement which would unset it from the desired position.
US08061418B2	Method of running a pipe string having an outer diameter transition One embodiment provides an adjustable guide 10a to steer the end 90 of a pipe string 88 into position to be engaged and supported by a pipe gripping apparatus such as, for example, an externally gripping elevator assembly 10. The adjustable guide 10a may comprise a plurality of angularly distributed guide inserts 30, each having a sloped surface 30A to engage a pipe end 90. Another embodiment provides an adjustable guide 60a to steer a pipe connection into position to pass through a spider 60. The guide inserts 30, 80 of an adjustable guide may be controllably positionable to together form a guide that is concentric with the bore of the tapered bowl of an elevator assembly or a spider. One embodiment comprises a guide insert retainer 11 having a plurality of channels 28, each slidably receiving a guide insert 30 and positionable by rotation of a threaded shaft 40.
US08061415B2	Plate fin with hybrid hole pattern A fin having a leading edge, a trailing edge opposing the leading edge, and a plurality of leading holes substantially centered along a leading axis. The fin further having a plurality of secondary holes substantially centered along a secondary axis, the secondary axis being substantially parallel to the leading axis and located between the leading axis and the trailing edge, the plurality of secondary holes being located so that the plurality of leading holes and the plurality of secondary holes form a substantially rectangular matrix. The fin further having a plurality of trailing holes substantially centered along a trailing axis, the trailing axis being substantially parallel to at least one of the leading axis and the secondary axis and located between the secondary axis and the trailing edge, each of the plurality of trailing holes being substantially equidistant from the respective two nearest secondary holes.
US08061412B2	Cooling structure, heatsink and cooling method of heat generator A cooling structure includes a heat dissipation structure having a heat generator and a heatsink that is adhered through an insulating adhesive layer to at least a surface of the heat generator that faces a cooling fluid and made of a metal foil having the flexibility; and a fluid flow path that is disposed outside of the heat dissipation structure so that the cooling fluid flowing inside thereof and the heatsink may directly come into contact. Furthermore, on a surface of the heatsink that directly comes into contact with the cooling fluid, a fine recess is disposed.
US08061411B2	Heat dissipation device A heat dissipation device removing heat from an electronic device includes a base plate, a fin set in thermal connection with the base plate, a fixing member and two fans. The fixing member includes a driving part coupled to a top of the fin set, two mounting parts located at two opposite sides of a circumference of the fin set and two connecting arms extending outwardly from the driving part and connecting with the two mounting parts. The two fans, respectively mounted on the two mounting parts of the fixing member and located at two opposite sites of the circumference of the fin set, are driven to rotate around the circumference of the fin set by the driving part and generate two streams of airflow which flow through the fin set that are non-intersecting.
US08061409B2	Mold A mold that can prevent molten metal from leaking out of it as well as from leaking onto a parting plane of the mold. The mold includes a lower mold having a concave portion that has the shape of a product, into which the amount of molten metal required to produce a casting is poured and an upper mold comprising a convex portion that has the shape of the casting, and forming a cavity that molds the casting, when the upper mold overlaps the lower mold. A structure is formed so as to have certain clearances between the lower mold and the upper mold such that molten metal is prevented from leaking onto the parting plane that is formed where the upper mold and the lower mold overlap, when the casting is produced.
US08061407B2	Processing of metal alloys in a semi-solid state An injection sleeve or shot sleeve for a die-casting machine includes an elongated plunger passage and a container supporting portion configured to support an elongated container containing a charge of semi-solid metal alloy. The charge can be axially aligned with the plunger passage, and an interior surface of the container can be axially aligned with an interior surface of the plunger passage.
US08061405B2	Casting method for matrix drill bits and reamers An apparatus and method for manufacturing a down hole tool that reduces manufacturing costs and enhances the tool's performance. A belted mold assembly includes a casting assembly, a belt assembly, and a mid-belt. The belted mold assembly is used to fabricate a casting that allows for a larger diameter blank to be used which displaces the more expensive casting material and for using a smaller outer diameter thin-walled mold. The casting assembly is disposed within the belt assembly and the mid-belt is loaded in the volume created between the casting assembly's outer surface and the belt assembly's inner surface. The mid-belt provides a bracing for the casting assembly during the casting process. Optionally, a cap can be disposed on top of the blank for preventing metallurgical bonds from forming between the binder material and the upper portion of the blank. This allows for the excess binder material to remain high in purity so that it can be reprocessed. The cap can be used with the belted mold assembly or with a casting assembly known in the prior art.
US08061400B2	Fastener assembly secured to a tire sidewall A fastener assembly for a pneumatic tire includes a protruding portion, a fastener, and a securable attachment. The protruding portion is integrally formed with a sidewall of the tire and extends away from the sidewall of the tire. The protruding portion has an annular outer surface and a knob. The fastener has an annular inner surface and an annular outer surface. The annular inner surface engages the annular outer surface of the protruding portion. The annular outer surface has a recess. The securable attachment has an annular inner surface for engaging the recess of the outer surface of the fastener such that the securable attachment is secured to the fastener and both the securable attachment and the fastener are secured to protruding portion of the sidewall of the tire.
US08061397B2	Central tightening system for anti-skid devices and an anti-skid device having the same A tightening system of straps for use in anti-skid and traction enhancement devices is disclosed. The tightening system comprises a central node which is located on the principle axis of the axle of a wheel and which has a plurality of extensions adapted to fasten a plurality of radially extending straps around its periphery. A plurality of radially extending flexible straps, which are attached to a surface contact member at their first 10 ends and to the central node at their second ends, are used to tighten the anti skid device. The flexible straps are passed through a buckle for tightening the surface contact members in the radial direction in order to eliminate outward bulging on the surface contact members as well as to avoid eccentricity in the strap system.
US08061393B2	Method and a device for filling a reservoir of variable working volume A filling method for filling a reservoir (10) of variable working volume with a fluid, the method being characterized in that the reservoir (10) is firstly emptied of any content, such that its working volume is substantially zero, and the fluid is then injected into the reservoir, thereby increasing the working volume of the reservoir (10).
US08061392B2	Variable volume hydrogen storage In the present invention methods for storing gaseous hydrogen employing an ionic liquid are disclosed. The ionic liquid is used to displace the volume in the storage tanks. By displacing the volume in the storage tanks with the ionic liquid, the storage pressure can remain constant and the “stranded” gas can be eliminated. This constant pressure will also allow for a reduction in the number of storage tanks needed to provide the required inventory at hydrogen fueling stations. In addition, this constant pressure will provide a complete and fast fill to the vehicle.
US08061388B1	Chemical barrier plug assembly and manufacturing and dislodgement methods for hydrostatic and pneumatic testing A barrier plug assembly for incorporation into a lower portion of a plumbing installation for supporting a column of test water during inspection of the installation includes a tubular plumbing segment for sealingly securing between and in fluid communication with opposing and spaced apart portions of a plumbing installation, the tubular plumbing segment being formed of plumbing segment material and having a plumbing segment interior and a substantially smooth and continuous plumbing segment interior surface; and a barrier plug having a plug upper surface and a plug lower surface, and having a plug circumferential surface adhering to the plumbing segment interior surface and extending diametrically across and sealing the plumbing segment interior until dislodged by a plug dislodgement triggering means; so that upon plug dislodgement the test water drains and the plumbing installation is operational.
US08061386B2	Swivel joint for faucet A faucet having a swivel joint for adjusting the position of an outlet of the faucet. A flow coupler is fixed to a first faucet tube and a sleeve is removably and pivotally linked to the flow coupler by a fastener. A second faucet tube is then removably linked to the sleeve allowing the second faucet tube and sleeve to pivot about the flow coupler to adjust the outlet of the faucet.
US08061385B2	Combined safety valve A coupling frame formed at a connecting portion on an out-port side of a first safety valve, and a coupling frame formed at a connecting portion on an in-port side of a second safety valve are brought into contact with each other, directly or by causing a plate-shaped member to intervene in between. Coupling projections, facing each other, formed in the coupling frame of both the safety valves are sandwiched between a pair of latch portions of a latch member, and a pair of latch members facing each other, are mutually drawn by tightening rod members. The coupling projections of both the safety valves are thereby pressed in a mutually approaching direction with the latch portions of each of both the latch members, and thereby both the safety valves are coupled.
US08061381B2	Sucker rod pump with improved ball and seat There is provided a seat assembly for use in a downhole oil pump ball valve. The assembly includes a seat, a seat rest, and a ball. The seat is used for seating the ball of the ball valve. The seat has an outer wall and a top surface and a curved shoulder surface between the outer wall and the top surface. The seat rest receives the seat, and the seat rest has a curved corner surface so that when the seat is assembled with the seat rest the seat and seat rest are in substantial contact at all points of the curved shoulder surface and the curved corner surface.
US08061373B1	Surface cleaning apparatus The surface cleaning apparatus is provided in self-propelled embodiments and in a trailer embodiment. The apparatus draws liquid from a supplied tank. Liquid is pressurized to approximately 4,000 psi, then directly to the surface to be cleaned. All cleaning and cleaning component functions are powered via the same fluid pumps via a supply manifold. Total width limitations dictated the design of the sidewalk capable apparatus.
US08061370B2	Nail protection apparatus A nail protector and method includes a cover portion dimensioned to fit over a nail of a digit to form a gap with the nail, and a bump formed on an underside of the cover portion and configured to contact skin adjacent to the nail without contact with the nail. A lateral portion is hingedly connected to the cover portion to create at least a partial enclosure for receiving the digit without passing over the nail. A biasing device is configured to secure and bias the at least one lateral portion against the digit. The biasing device extends in an opposite longitudinal direction from a distal end of the cover portion to support the cover portion and maintain the gap.
US08061368B2	Hair holder with elastic friction member The invention is directed to a pony tail holder including a friction member for more effectively engaging the strands of hair in the pony tail to prevent slippage of the pony tail holder during use. The pony tail holder may include a fabric ring having an annular area at least a portion of which comprises a tubular annulus around a central hole in which a pony tail is to be gripped by the pony tail holder, and an elastic core disposed within the tubular annulus of the fabric ring and extending around the central hole. The pony tail holder may further include a friction member woven into the fabric ring proximate an inner edge of the fabric ring such that at least a portion of the friction member is exposed through the outer surface of the fabric ring and engages the pony tail when the pony tail holder is disposed thereon, with the coefficient of friction of the friction member being greater than the coefficient of friction of the outer surface of the fabric ring.
US08061367B2	Eyelash extension system An eyelash extension system having a backbone and a plurality of eyelash extensions attached to the backbone. An adhesive is applied to an application surface of the backbone, and the adhesive is selected from the group of adhesives comprising latex adhesives, solvent-borne adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), and hot melt adhesives.
US08061363B2	Method and product for attaining a French manicure using a dry nail polish applique A dry nail tip appliqué system for applying nail enamel to a nail tip. The nail tip appliqué comprises two distinct sections, a first section for coating the entire surface of a finger nail and a second section for applying dry nail polish to a nail tip. The two sections occupy distinct areas of an appliqué and each contains a handling tab. The nail polish material of the two sections are not contiguous with each other. This allows for a convenient and neat removal of the sections and for the application of the same.
US08061362B2	Smokeless tobacco composition The invention provides a process for preparing a tobacco composition suitable for use as a smokeless tobacco composition, the process including: providing a slurry comprising water and a tobacco material, the slurry comprising at least about 75% by weight water, based on the total weight of the slurry; heating the slurry to a temperature of at least about 60° C. for a time sufficient to pasteurize the tobacco material; adding an amount of a base to the slurry sufficient to raise the pH of the slurry to at least about 8.5, thereby forming a pH-adjusted slurry; and continuing to heat the pH-adjusted slurry to a temperature of at least about 60° C. for a time sufficient for the pH of the slurry to drop at least about 0.5 pH unit following the adding step.
US08061357B2	Adhesive nasal respiratory devices Whole-nose nasal respiratory devices and methods of making and using whole-nose nasal respiratory devices are described and illustrated herein. These devices are typically configured to be adhesively secured to a subject so that they engage both of the subject's nostrils and allow airflow from both nostrils to communicate with an airflow resistor. The airflow resistor is configured so that it inhibits exhalation through the nostrils more than it inhibits inhalation through the nostrils.
US08061350B2	Process and device for dosing pharmaceutical agents A process and a device for dosing a pharmaceutical agent, preferably a liquid, are proposed. To achieve an enhanced dosing accuracy, a first component that is produced in batches, such as a shaped seal, is combined with a second component, such as a guide pipe selected from a suitable group guide pipes, wherein the suitable group of second components is selected based on at least one decisively significant value of the respective batch first components and is distinguished by an essential value of the second component which will optimize the sealing between the first and second components.
US08061348B1	Fireplace oven A portable outdoor cooking and decorative appliance including a combustion compartment and a separate oven compartment. The appliance can burn a variety of solid, liquid, and/or gaseous fuels. Material combustion products are inhibited from contacting food items inside the oven compartment to avoid contamination and transfer of undesired tastes, smells, and materials. The appliance is constructed to more efficiently transfer heat to the oven compartment to improve cooking speed and capability and reduce fuel needed. The appliance can include transparent doors such that users can view the interior of the appliance during use, without opening the doors.
US08061345B2	Method for wire sawing A method and a device for cutting a workpiece (1, 21) in a wire saw is described, wherein a workpiece (1, 21) is fixed in a wire saw by means of a mounting beam (2, 22). In the method according to the invention, the generation of a mark or a step on the cutting area along the cutting slit at the transition from the workpiece to the mounting beam (2, 22) is moved further to the edge of the cutting area or is avoided entirely. Therefore, the workpiece (1, 21) is held during the cutting operation in the wire saw by a mounting beam (2, 22) such that while one of the two piercing points (9; 29) lies on the surface of the workpiece (1, 21) and while simultaneously the other (10; 30) of the two piercing points (9, 10; 29, 30) lies on the surface of the mounting beam (2; 22), the piercing point lying on the surface of the workpiece is the entry side piercing point.
US08061343B2	Controllable launcher A controllable launcher for propelling a payload through a predictable and repeatable trajectory to a desired height. The launcher has an energy source for propelling a carriage and a piston in substantially opposing directions and a controller for controlling the trajectory of the propelled payload to enable the payload to land gently at a safe impact distance from the edge of a destination structure.
US08061342B2	Paintball loader A rapid feed paintball loader for use on a paintball gun for force feeding paintballs is provided. The paintball loader includes a container for holding a plurality of paintballs, a paintball agitator rotating about an axis and rotatably mounted in the container, the paintball agitator including at least two fins extending substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation, the fins spaced apart from each other forming a gap therebetween large enough to accommodate more than one paintball. At least two paintballs are positioned in the gap between the fins. A motor is configured to rotate the paintball agitator. The container includes an exit tube exiting from the bottom portion of the container and leading to an inlet tube of the paintball gun. A microprocessor and sensor may also be provided. The agitator may include a central dome-shaped area.
US08061340B2	System for removably connecting an object to a wrist strap A quick connect/disconnect system for connecting and disconnecting an object, such as an archery release aid, to a wrist strap on a human wrist has a first member adapted to be attached to the wrist strap and a second member adapted to be attached to the object. The first and second members fit together coaxially and can be released by movement of a single lever.
US08061338B1	Ignition coil to spark plug mating apparatus A retaining apparatus is provided for mating an ignition coil to a spark plug.
US08061332B1	Fuel rail and wiring harness management assembly A robust, combined fuel rail and wiring harness shield assembly, for each bank of cylinders of an IC engine, comprising a rectangular multi-planar plate having an integral longitud-inal mid-rib on one side, longitudinally bored as a fuel distribution manifold to EFI injectors mounted in generally angled bores spaced along the rib. In cross-section the assembly is generally T-shaped, and is preferably constructed of extruded aluminum. Flanking each side of the mid-rib are wings, one of which includes an angled flange. The mid-rib, wing and associated flange form a wiring management channel. The flange is angled down at approximately 135° on the outboard side of the cylinder bank so that it points vertically downwardly. In operation, assembly pairs are connected to a flexible fuel inlet line in series or parallel, with one (series plumbed) or both (in parallel plumbed systems) assembly longitudinal bores having a threaded plug at the distal end.
US08061331B2	Fuel injector for internal combustion engine Disclosed herein is a fuel injector for an internal combustion engine, which includes a high pressure pump for pressure feeding high pressure fuel of the internal combustion engine; a fuel rail for accumulating the fuel that has been pressure fed by the high pressure pump; an injection valve for injecting, into a cylinder, the fuel accumulated in the fuel rail; a fuel pressure sensor for detecting the pressure of the fuel that is accumulated in the fuel rail; an electromagnetic relief valve for discharging the pressure accumulated fuel of the fuel rail; and an electronic control unit for controlling opening and closing of the electromagnetic relief valve. The electronic control unit repeats the opening and closing of the relief valve to discharge the fuel pressure in stages so that the fuel pressure in the fuel rail is decreased down to the target fuel pressure.
US08061323B2	Flow guide element for guiding the flow of a fluid medium A flow guide element is provided for guiding a flow of a fluid medium which is particularly suitable for use in an intake tract of an internal combustion engine. The flow guide element includes a flow tube having an elbow for diverting the flow. In the region of the elbow there is situated, in this case, at least one flow baffle having at least one deflector. The deflector is penetrated by an opening, going right through the flow baffle, in at least one area.
US08061319B2	Camshaft phaser for internal combustion engine A camshaft phaser for an internal combustion engine includes a rotor which is rotationally coupled to a camshaft and a hydraulic positioning system for timing the rotor and camshaft with respect to the crankshaft of an engine. A bypass circuit permits hydraulic fluid, such as engine lubricating oil, to flow through at least a portion of the phaser without affecting timing of the camshaft with respect to the crankshaft. In this manner, the phaser may be warmed up rapidly, without adversely affecting engine operation.
US08061314B2	Internal combustion engine valve mechanism An internal combustion engine valve mechanism including a rocker arm, which includes a bearing section and a rocker roller, and an HLA. The HLA has a pivot, which is to be inserted into the bearing section, and supports one end of the rocker arm. The pivot has a spherically curved surface, whereas the bearing section has a shell-shaped dent. A swing arm rotates in synchronism with camshaft rotation and gives roller pressure force to the rocker roller. The direction in which the swing arm presses the rocker roller shifts toward the HLA when the lift of a valve disc increases. An osculating circle is inclined by inclining the axis of the bearing section at an angle of α° relative to the axis of the HLA.
US08061309B2	Cooling system The disclosure relates to an internal combustion engine with a cooling circuit having a water jacket portion in the cylinder block and a water jacket portion in the cylinder head which has an intake portion and an exhaust portion. Flow from the intake and exhaust portions mix in an outlet housing which has a cylinder head outlet thermostat. A coolant pump provides flow to a first branch to the exhaust portion and a second branch to the water jacket portion in the cylinder block. A block thermostat is located in the second branch downstream of the coolant pump and upstream of the water jacket portion in the cylinder block. The intake portion of the water jacket portion in the cylinder head is fluidly coupled to the water jacket portion in the cylinder block.
US08061308B2	System and method for preventing overheating of water within a water heater tank A water heating system has a tank, a first heating element, a first temperature sensor, and a controller. The first heating element is mounted on the tank, and the controller is electrically coupled to the first temperature sensor. The controller is configured to detect a stacking condition based on the first temperature sensor and to disable the first heating element in response to detection of the stacking condition.
US08061306B2	Recovery collar for pets Recovery collar for pets comprising a disk-shaped flexible base body which comprises an opening, characterised in that the base body in the region of the opening is connected to a resilient soft sleeve, which encloses a portion of the neck of the pet.
US08061301B1	Method and apparatus for reducing malicious odors from a cat litter receptacle An air filter assembly is provide in conjunction with a cat litter receptacle that includes a supporting structure for a filter element. The filter element is formed of a porous structure incorporating activated ingredients specifically adapted for deodorizing unpleasant odors. The activated ingredients include activated carbon, carbon fiber, and zeolite, as well as combinations of carbon and zeolite.
US08061295B2	Bead applicator A bead applicator for embedding particulates in wet paint, includes a blower directing air into an attached series of connected pipes; a particulate hopper, and a tubular particulate supply line connecting an outlet opening from the hopper to a venturi inlet opening at a low pressure point of a venturi tube. The series of connected pipes includes, in order, the venturi tube, a rigid tubular wand, and a dispensing nozzle. The wand, an inlet of the nozzle, and an outlet of the nozzle all have approximately the same, or greater, inside cross-sectional area relative to that of an outlet of the venturi tube; and the nozzle fans out to a long and narrow shaped outlet. Preferably a flexible hose is included in the series of connected pipes; the hose having approximately the same, or greater, inside cross-sectional area relative to that of the venturi tube outlet, and the nozzle outlet is bent over.
US08061291B2	Geostationary anchoring and riser arrangement on a ship A geostationary anchoring and riser arrangement in a vessel comprises a rotating body (11), which is mounted in a vertical shaft (6) in the vessel (1) by axial and radial annular bearings (31, 32). Above the upper axial and radial bearing (31, 32) is mounted a dynamic primary seal (35), thereby establishing a dry space above the bearings, in the shaft (6). Under the bearing is mounted a secondary seal (41). A fluid manifold (28) is placed in the dry shaft space.
US08061289B2	Marine lifting apparatus A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second spaced apart barges. First and second frames span between the barges. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the barges in a configuration that spaces the barges apart. The first frame connects to the first barge with a universal joint and to the second barge with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second barge with a universal joint and to the first barge with a hinged connection. The hull arrangement provides flexibility in a quartering sea state due to the universal joint and hinge placement between the frames and the hulls. Each frame extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames.
US08061285B2	Sewing machine for stitching a stippling pattern The convex portions 25 are formed as arranged in contact or substantially in contact with the points A1˜A7 of first group respectively that are provided on the upper side limit line 76 and the concave portions 26 are formed as arranged with a predetermined space provided away from the points a1˜a7 of first group respectively that are provided on the lower side limit line 77. On the other hand, the concave portions 26 are formed as arranged with a predetermined space provided away from the points of second group respectively that are provided on the upper side limit line 76 and the convex portions 25 are formed as arranged in contact or substantially in contact with the points b1˜b4 of second group respectively that are provided on the lower side limit line 77. Thus the upper and lower side limit lines 76, 77 that are arranged opposite to each other have the points A and a of first group and the points B and b of second group provided thereon respectively while the convex portions 25 and the concave portions 26 are formed as arranged in reversed relation in connection with the upper and lower side limit lines 76 and 77.
US08061282B2	Soil opening implements particularly for seed planting A soil opening implement comprising a frame (5) adapted to be moved across a ground surface to be opened, a soil opener (1) mounted on the frame for a repetitive cyclic movement to case the soil opener to penetrate the ground at a plurality of spaced positions to form a line of holes in the soil, and adjustment for varying the pitch of the holes, that is the spacing between adjacent holes in the direction of movement of the implement. The implement has the facility to deliver objects, such as seeds to fertilizer granules in the holes, either one object per hole or multiple objects per hole. The implement includes a hopper (11) for holding a supply of objects and for delivering the objects to the soil opener which is in the form of a substantially vertical hollow tube (11b) through which the objects are fed and delivered to the holes. The lower end (3) of the tube is angled and tapers to a point, the taper being formed by an angled cut on the trailing side of the opener relative to the direction of movement of the implement.
US08061280B2	Apparatus and method for delivering beneficial liquids at steady rate An apparatus for delivering a beneficial agent is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a water collection chamber. A water-transporting membrane is provided to communicate with the water collection chamber. An extraction chamber receives water through the water-transporting membrane, expanding the extraction chamber. A dispensing chamber, containing a beneficial agent, is configured to contract upon expanding the extraction chamber. This causes the dispensing chamber to expel the beneficial agent through a subterranean delivery channel, such as a rigid hollow spike. In certain embodiments, a rate adjustment mechanism may control the rate that water is received through the water-transporting membrane, thereby controlling the rate the beneficial agent is expelled. The water-transporting membrane has features that repel osmagent from passing through to the water collection chamber. The apparatus features steady rate performance without refreshing the water chamber and low temperature sensitivity.
US08061278B2	Adjustable desk and footrest assembly A universal desk or workstation assembly for enhancing learning is incrementally adjustable in height from sitting to standing positions, and includes a pendulum swinging footrest assembly. The swinging footrest assembly may be provided in kit form and is configurable for retrofit attachment to existing desks and workstations. The swinging footrest provides height adjustment and mounting depth adjustment relative to the depth of the desk or workstation.
US08061277B2	Road and rail vehicle with pivotable axle and associated methods A road and rail vehicle includes a towing vehicle having a plurality of axles coupled to an elongate frame with road wheels disposed on the axles. The plurality of axles include at least one rear drive axle. Rail guide wheels are movably coupled to the frame. The rail guide wheels are movable between a lowered position engageable with a pair of fixed rails of a railroad track and a raised position away from the rails. A crane is coupled to the frame rearward of a rearmost road wheel. A tag axle is pivotally coupled to the frame rearward of the crane. The tag axle pivots between a lowered position that is engageable with a roadway and a raised position adjacent the crane.
US08061269B2	Multilayer stencils for applying a design to a surface Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. In one embodiment, a stencil is provided that has an embossed top layer and a low-slip bottom layer that has a static coefficient of friction between about 0.2 to about 1.2 and/or a kinetic coefficient of friction that is between about 0.1 to about 1.1 as measured against another surface having the same bottom surface as the stencil. Compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The décor product may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the décor product to create, for example, a pattern on the surface.
US08061267B2	Apparatus for roasting skewered food The present invention provides an apparatus for roasting skewered food in which a raw material of skewered food can easily be set on a skewer holder, so that a skewered roasted food can be cooked easily and quickly, and the skewer holder can easily be dismounted within a short period of time. The apparatus for roasting skewered food 1 comprises a skewer holder carrying mechanism 2 which carries a raw material of skewered food C prepared by setting food materials B on a skewer A with skewer holders 20 mounted on an endless rotary chain 7 in the vertical posture, heating devices 3, 4 for heating the raw material C from the both sides while the raw material C are being carried, a sauce storage tank 5 for immersing the raw material C in sauce, and a control unit 6 for actuating and stopping the skewer holder carrying mechanism 2 and also for controlling a carrying speed.
US08061263B1	Sensor head and brew cup for a beverage brewing device A sensor head/brew cup with liquid level sensor probes which rotate down into the server to avoid damage to the probes by the server. The sensor head/brew cup moves as a unit, thereby eliminating any gap between the brew cup and the sensor head through which the brewed liquid must pour, thereby preventing spillage. The moveable sensor head/brew allows beverage brewing devices to use servers of various heights. Raising the sensor head/brew cup causes the level sensor probes to rotate upward out of the server, thereby protecting the probes from impact by the server when it is removed from the brewing device. When the level sensor probes are in the upward position they touch electrical contacts completing a self-test circuit confirming electrical continuity through the level sensor probes.
US08061262B2	Pneumatic stepper motor A stepper motor suitable for use in a medical imaging environment has (a) a cylindrical central gear having an external surface with circumferentially distributed and radially directed teeth, (b) a shaft for mounting the central gear such that it is constrained to move in rotational motion about its centerline, (c) a cylindrical hoop gear having a bore with an internal surface having circumferentially distributed and radially directed teeth, (d) level arm crank mechanisms for mounting the hoop gear such that it is constrained to move in translational-circular motion about the central gear's centerline, wherein this central gear is further configured to fit within the hoop gear's bore in such a manner that a plurality of the central gear and hoop gear teeth intermesh and cooperate so that the planetary movement of the hoop gear causes the central gear to rotate, and (e) piston mechanisms for applying a fluid pressure driven force to specified points on the hoop gear so as to cause its movement.
US08061259B1	Field howitzers A light weight field howitzer includes a barrel which is supported by a cradle constructed from hollow members and which is pivotally mounted about a trunnion bearing secured to a chassis. The trunnion bearing lies on the barrel axis and is positioned beyond the limit of maximum recoil of the barrel. Front stabilisers and rear trail support legs are provided to spread the load of the howitzer and spades are rigidly secured to the chassis. The howitzer includes a single hydraulic accumulator arrangement constituting a combined recoil buffer and recuperator system. A barrel elevating means is provided comprising a geared manual means assisted by a precompressed gas system.
US08061255B1	Firearm with cartridge pick-and-place mechanism A firearm comprising a frame, a barrel joined to the frame, and a cartridge magazine selectively joinable to the frame; at least one cartridge contained within the cartridge magazine with the cartridge having a casing and at least one projectile, the casing having a cartridge case flange at one end and a mouth on the opposite end; and mechanism for lifting in selective communication with the cartridge and the barrel, with the mechanism for lifting having a ramp that is located adjacent to the end of the cartridge at the cartridge case flange, where the ramp acts selectively on the flange and casing; an extractor rib and barrel rib cooperating to keep extractor locked during cartridge ignition and unlocked substantially after ignition.
US08061253B2	Composite spars According to one aspect, the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing at least one non-uniform thickness composite spar component. The method comprises braiding a plurality of fibers over a non-cylindrical mandrel to form a variable thickness shaped fiber preform, flattening the shaped fiber preform and cutting the flattened shaped fiber preform to obtain the at least one non-uniform thickness composite spar component. Spars made according to various embodiments of the present invention are faster and less expensive to manufacture than conventional composite spar components.
US08061251B2	Miter adjustment assembly for a saw A power tool includes a base, a table supported by the base for pivoting movement about an axis, a coarse adjustment assembly between the base and the table, and a fine adjustment assembly between the base and the table. The fine adjustment assembly includes a rotating member supported by one of the base and the table, and an engagement surface provided by the other of the base and the table. The rotating member is selectively engageable with and rotatable along the engagement surface to finely adjust the angular position of the table relative to the base. The angular position of the table relative to the base is coarsely adjustable using the coarse adjustment assembly when the rotating member is disengaged from the engagement surface. The fine adjustment assembly disengages the coarse adjustment assembly and maintains the coarse adjustment assembly disengaged when the rotating member is engaged with the engagement surface.
US08061249B1	Pipe cutting apparatus and method A pipe cutting apparatus having a frame and first and second pipe support arms. The pipe support arms are pivotally attached to the frame. First and second pipe support members on the first and second arms together with a third pipe support member securely grip the pipe at substantially equally circumferentially spaced locations. A camming member is used to place the first and second pipe support arms in predefined locations for holding differently sized pipes. An linkage assembly causes the third pipe support member to biasingly engage the pipe. A two-part tool shield is provided together with a depth adjusting assembly for facilitating the cutting and beveling of the pipe. A power transmission assembly transfers power from a motor on the frame to a tool located on a pivoting arm. The frame may be manufactured using an adhesive filler material for enhancing the rigidity, strength and accuracy of the components.
US08061246B2	Miter saw with improved safety system Miter saws are disclosed having a base, a blade supported by the base, a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between a person and the blade, and a reaction system associated with the detection system to cause a predetermined action to take place upon detection of the dangerous condition. The blade is rotatable, and moves into a cutting zone to cut a workpiece. The predetermined action may be to stop the blade from rotating, to create an impulse against movement of the blade into the cutting zone, or to cause the blade to move away from the cutting zone. The reaction system may include a brake member coupled to a housing.
US08061238B2	Tool and method for removing and installing a tamper-resistant cap of a pest control device A tool for removing a cap from a pest control device includes a hub and at least four fingers depending from the hub in circumferentially spaced relationship with each other to cooperatively define a socket for receiving the cap within the tool. The fingers are resiliently moveable transversely outward relative to the hub upon receiving the cap into the socket whereby the fingers are biased transversely inward against a sidewall of the cap when the cap is received in the socket. A plurality of stops extends from fewer than all of the fingers laterally inward of the socket. The stops are adapted for contacting a top of the cap upon receipt of the cap within the socket such that the fingers and stops cooperate to orient the tool on the cap.
US08061230B2	Arrangement for the control of a gear box A device for operating a gearbox, which operating device comprises a operating rod, a shift finger connected to the operating rod, and at least two electric motors acting upon the operating rod, the rotors of the electric motors being arranged on the operating rod so that a first electric motor is adapted to moving the operating rod by linear movement in the axial direction of the operating rod along the axis (A) of the operating rod and thus controls the lateral travel of the shift finger, and a second electric motor is adapted to effecting rotary movement to turn the operating rod about the axis (A) of the operating rod and thus controls the longitudinal travel of shift finger, when the respective electric motors are energized.
US08061228B2	Actuator for a motor vehicle with a gear case The actuator for a motor vehicle has an electric motor having an output shaft. A gear comprising a spindle nut and a gear case is connected to the output shaft. A spindle engages the spindle nut. A bracket forms an at least partial surrounding grip abut the gear case. A pivot bearing is provided between the gear case and the bracket. Further, an abutment lying substantially opposite the pivot bearing is formed between the gear case and the bracket.
US08061225B2	Method for determining COP generation factors for single-crystal silicon wafer A whole determination area of a targeted wafer is concentrically divided in a radial direction, COP density is obtained in each divided determination segment, a maximum value of the COP density is set as COP densityRADIUSMAX, a minimum value of the COP density is set as COP densityRADIUSMIN, a value computed by “(COP densityRADIUSMAX−COP densityRADIUSMIN)/COP densityRADIUSMAX” is compared to a predetermined set value, and a non-crystal-induced COP and a crystal-induced COP are distinguished from each other based on a clear criterion, thereby determining the COP generation factor. Therefore, a rejected wafer in which a determination of the crystal-induced COP is made despite being the non-crystal-induced COP can be relieved, so that a wafer production yield can be enhanced.
US08061224B2	Method for performing a shelf lifetime acceleration test Embodiments of the invention provide a method of determining a storage lifetime of a wafer in a storage environment, the storage environment corresponding to an environment having a first value of temperature and a first value of relative humidity, the wafer having a pre-test value of a first contamination parameter, including the steps of: subjecting the wafer to a test environment for a test period, the test environment includes an environment having a second value of temperature and a second value of relative humidity; subsequently, inspecting the wafer thereby to determine a post-test value of a second contamination parameter, wherein the second value of relative humidity is greater than 30% and the second value of wafer temperature is greater than 30° C.
US08061222B2	Systems and methods for non-destructive mass sensing The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.
US08061221B2	Liquid sampling apparatus A sampling apparatus for taking a liquid sample includes an inlet, a sample housing defining a sampling chamber for the liquid sample, and a sampling tube through which, in use, a flow of liquid to be sampled flows from the inlet into the sampling chamber. The sampling tube extends a predetermined distance within the sampling chamber, and defines a fluid pathway between the inlet and the sampling chamber.
US08061220B2	Simultaneous aspirator and dispenser for multiwell plates and similar devices A device for simultaneously dispensing a solution containing a sample to a test device and aspirating the sample from the device. In one embodiment the device is hand-held and includes a control mechanism, e.g., button for activating the dispensing and aspiration of the sample. The testing device may take the form of a multi-well plate with a plurality of wells arranged in rows and columns, with the bottom of the wells formed as a photonic crystal biosensor. The device can be configured with dispense and aspirate manifolds and associated dispense and aspirate ports which are positioned in all the wells along a row or column of wells so as to simultaneously aspirate and dispense solution to all the wells in a row or column of the multi-well plate.
US08061218B2	Fluid flow detector An upstream hole is formed at the upstream end of a detector main body of a liquid flow detector for detecting liquid flow, and a downstream hole is formed at the downstream end, with a liquid flow channel comprising a liquid flow detection channel, discharge channel, and, optionally, intermediate flow channel, being formed between the upstream hole and downstream hole. A mobile body which is optionally, spherical, moves with the flow of liquid, and is arranged inside the liquid flow channel. The diameter of the liquid flow detection channel is smaller than the diameter of the discharge channel, and the diameter of the mobile body is slightly smaller than the diameter of the liquid flow detection channel. The shape of the peripheral edge part of the upstream hole and the downstream hole is optionally elliptical.
US08061210B2	Robust low profile shaker An electrodynamic shaker apparatus is disclosed for providing shaking and/or vibrational motion. The shaker includes armature and stator assemblies as well as a distributed spring assembly. The shaker apparatus of the present invention is robust, supports increased off-center loads, and has a low profile such that it may be easily placed under an item of furniture in order to impart vibrational motion in response to electrical signals from a variety of sources.
US08061209B1	Process and apparatus for sizing a damper ring An apparatus and a process for determining the mass required for a wire damper ring to produce the maximum amount of damping in a certain rotary machine. The testing apparatus includes a test piece with an inward facing annular groove and a plurality of expander segments each with the top or outer half of a wire damper ring segment secured to and extending outward to fit within the annular groove. A mandrel with an outer surface having a slight slope is passed through a central opening of the expander segments and displaces the ring segments radially outward and into the annular groove at varying loads. The apparatus is set to vibrating and a piece of the test piece is observed for vibrations. The load applied to the damper ring segments is varied until the vibration is at a minimum. The applied load can now be correlated with the mass required for the damper ring to produce similar damping capability.

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