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TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to vehicle infotainment systems, and more particularly, to systems and methods of providing radio station genre categorization features.
BACKGROUND
[0002] U.S. Pat. No. 7,403,755 generally discloses a monitoring receiver that ... | A computer-implemented method includes receiving a request from a user to locate a radio station similar to a radio station currently providing content in a predefined genre to a radio receiver; accessing stored genre information compiled from a radio station scan to locate a second radio station providing content in t... | 7 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is related to a managing computer connected to a network to which a plurality of computers are connected, for managing these computers. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a technique capable of managing administrate operations e... | A managing computer is arranged by an acquiring device for acquiring log information and event information from any of plural computers connected via a network to each other, the log information indicating as to whether or not an execution of an operation process is carried out under normal condition, and the event inf... | 7 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates to a method and apparatus for interconnecting circuit boards and, in particular, to circuit boards adapted to be housed within an enclosure. This invention further relates to a method and apparatus for int... | A method and apparatus are provided for the interconnection of multiple circuit boards within a device. A module is provided which comprises multiple circuit boards interconnected with a plurality of connectors. Modules may be interconnected to other modules using the same connectors. Circuit components are disposed on... | 7 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of fixation mechanisms for facet joint stabilization.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The vertebrae in a patient's spinal column are linked to one another by the intervertebral disc and the facet joints. Each vertebra... | A spinal implant extendable across a facet joint to aid in fixation of the facet joint includes an elongate connecting member, a bone allograft, and a locking member. The elongate connecting member is sized to extend across a facet joint and includes a distal bone anchor. The bone allograft is sized for placement in a ... | 0 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority of Korean Patent Application No.2003-89362, filed on Dec. 10, 2003 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] ... | Communication handover methods and apparatuses for use in an environment involving terminals having mobile nodes moving at a high speed. The handover method includes actively requesting handover to an access router based on the moving speed of a mobile node. The handover methods and apparatuses reduce handover latency ... | 7 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to artificial baby feeding.
I believe that there is a considerable difference between a baby's actions in suckling at the breast and sucking liquid from the artificial teats used on baby's bottles. In the first action, there is largely a biting acti... | Artificial baby feeding apparatus for use with a container and teat has a flow directing means in the form of a one way valve or a restriction to prevent or restrict backflow of liquid from the teat to the container. A teat having a soft toroidal distal proximal portion assists in giving a satisfactory pumping action. | 0 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application contains disclosure from and claims the benefit under Title 35, United States Code, §119( e ) of the following U.S. Provisional Application: U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/316,590 filed Aug. 31, 2001, entitled IMPROVED EXCAVATION APPA... | A method and apparatus for controlling an excavator having a frame, engine, ground supports and an excavation boom with an excavating drum. The method includes fixing the orientation of the boom relative to gravity to approximately control the shape of an excavated ground plane. | 4 |
[0001] This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/JP02/05891, filed Jun. 13, 2002, which claims the benefit of Japanese Patent Application Nos. 181416/2001, filed Jun. 15, 2001, 143441/2002, filed May 17, 2002, 143442/2002, filed May 17, 2002 and 143443/2002, filed May 17, 2002.
... | A light emitting device comprises a pair of electrodes and an organic light emitting layer between the electrodes. The organic light emitting layer includes a host material, a first phosphorescent dopant, and a second dopant different from the first phosphorescent dopant. The amount of the second dopant is greater than... | 8 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to production of organic compounds, particularly polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers, which are suitable components for blending into fuel having improved qualities for use in diesel engines. More specifically, it relates to employing a heterogeneous, condensation promot... | A particularly useful process which includes the steps of providing a source of formaldehyde formed by conversion of dimethyl ether in the presence of a catalyst comprising silver as an essential catalyst component; and contacting the source of formaldehyde and a predominately dimethyl ether feedstream with a heterogen... | 8 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
There are currently at least four commercial systems being used to space dye yarns used to fabricate multi-color carpets. These four systems may be divided into two basic classifications known as continuous systems and batch systems.
One of the two continuous systems used in the ... | Multiple strands of undyed yarn are fed continuously from supply spools or bobbins supported on a creel to a skein winding apparatus. The strands each pass along a substantially horizontal path through one or more spaced dyeing stations where they are engaged by an oscillating frame and caused to oscillate laterally ba... | 3 |
STATE OF THE ART
[0001] Orlistat is an active principle belonging to the therapeutic anti-obesity agents group of formula
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[0002] Orlistat is administered in conjunction with low calorie di... | Pharmaceutical compositions are for administered orally for treating patients affected by obesity. The compositions include orlistat (tetrahydrolipstatin) solubilized in pharmaceutically acceptable saturated hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum and one or more surfactants. | 0 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to weighted gloves, and more particularly to a glove worn on the free hand of a bowler with weights located both above and below the metacarpal region of the hand.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
Participants in the sport of bowling are well aware of the imba... | A weight glove which positions weights both above and below the metacarpal region of a bowler's free hand. The weights are thus distally located on the hand of the bowler's free arm and are particularly weighted to counterbalance the one-sided pull of the bowling ball. The weights are anatomically shaped to all... | 8 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to disk array storage systems, and more specifically to replacing a disk in a disk array.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Disk arrays are arrangements of disks that are often configured to enhance reliability and/or performance. Because hard d... | Exemplary embodiments of the present invention disclose a method and system for reducing a probability of generating an unrecoverable error on a disk array during a disk rebuild. In a step, an exemplary embodiment identifies a disk to be replaced in the disk array, the disk array including a spare disk. In another step... | 6 |
CLAIM OF PRIORITY
The present application claims priority from Japanese application JP2007-036328, filed on Feb. 16, 2007, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference into this application.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a semi... | A light emitting diode demonstrating high luminescence efficiency and comprising a Group IV semiconductor such as silicon or germanium equivalent thereto as a basic component formed on a silicon substrate by a prior art silicon process, and a fabricating method of waveguide thereof are provided. The light emitting diod... | 7 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention generally relates to the cleaning and preventive maintenance of sailboats, and more particularly, to a device for maintaining a spar track for the free running of sail slides and boltropes under sail loadings.
2. Background Informati... | The spar track cleaning and maintenance device comprises: a compressible, working surface for cleaning, lubricating and maintenance of a longitudinally extending, irregularly-shaped, spherical opening defined by a spar track; at least a first compressible, resiliently flexible, cordage member for inserting into the spa... | 1 |
PRIOR APPLICATION
This current application is a utility application, filed from and benefiting from the earlier filed U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/071,150, filing date Apr. 15, 2008, titled Modified Dimming Led Driver. All of the disclosures of the Provisional application is incorporated herein by referenc... | A driver circuit produces variable current output for an LED lighting system providing improved dimming capability and greater power efficiency when responding to industry standard lighting dimmers, through the use of an input voltage monitoring circuit which variably controls the current output of a switching regulato... | 7 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
There is need for electric switches of small size for both consumer appliance applications, and in low voltage-low current electronic apparatus. For consumer appliances, such switches must be capable of relatively high electrical ratings, while their use in electronic applications ofte... | An electric snap-action electric switch is disclosed which employs movable contact means having an inverted V-shaped cam surface. The movable contact means is spring biased into engagement along its cam surface with the end of a pivoted operator lever. Upon movement from one extreme position the lever cams and pivots t... | 7 |
[0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/335,916, filed Jan. 18, 2006, which claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/622,130, filed Jul. 16, 2003, which claims priority to 60/397,367, filed Jul. 18, 2002, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference ... | This invention is related to heteroatom containing diamondoids (i.e., “heterodiamondoids”) which are compounds having a diamondoid nucleus in which one or more of the diamondoid nucleus carbons has been substitutionally replaced with a noncarbon atom. These heteroatom substituents impart desirable properties to the dia... | 2 |
CLAIM OF PRIORITY
[0001] This application is a US non-provisional, utility application that claims, without relinquishing future claims, no currently known priority to any previous US patent application or other equivalent documentation.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention relates ... | A removable, drapable liner intended for protecting a cargo space of a vehicle. The liner has a base and four sides, all being made of a flexible, tear resistant, water resistant fabric, and is transformable between a stored state, in which it may fold flat or be rolled up, and a drapable, open-topped, box-shaped state... | 1 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED DOCUMENTS
This U.S. Utility Patent Application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/075,158, filed Jun. 24, 2008, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/100,488, filed Sep. 26, 2008. This reference and all additional references cited in this specification, and t... | A recess-ramp knee joint prosthesis comprising a femoral and a tibial component is configured to reproduce normal kinematics and function. Asymmetric condular surfaces and a cupola of the femoral component interact with corresponding dished surfaces and a ramp of the tibia thereby duplicating the behavior of the anatom... | 0 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a National Stage of International Application No. PCT/AT2005/000444, filed Nov. 8, 2005, and which claims the benefit of Austrian Utility Model Application No. GM 805/2004, filed Nov. 8, 2004. The disclosures of the above applications are incorporated he... | A method of controlling a hydraulic actuator of a friction coupling that includes a pump, which is driven by an electric motor, a pressure line, which contains a non-return valve and which runs from the pump to an actuator cylinder with an actuator piston that acts on the friction coupling. A rapid drain valve has a fl... | 5 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The invention relates to a device for actuating double seat valves, especially for the food and beverage industry, according to the preamble of Claim 1 .
PRIOR ART
[0002] A device according to this generic type is known from EP 0 868 619 B1. The device diagramm... | The invention relates to a device for actuating double seat valves, which are especially suitable for the food and beverage industry and which have an independently actuated first closing element ( 3 ), which is designed as a sliding piston and a fully dependent on this actuated second closing element ( 4 ), which is d... | 8 |
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/908,738, filed May 24, 2005, which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/816,839, filed Mar. 23, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,998,468, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/191,429, filed Mar. 23, 2000, the disclo... | The invention relates to C2a inhibitors, which bind to C2a and block the functional activity of C2a in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab′) 2 and Fv, small molecules,... | 2 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to a process for the treatment of oil-containing or oil-producing solids to extract fuel gases and liquid crude oil products therefrom. More particularly, the invention relates to a process for retorting arsenic-containing oil shale so as to produce a l... | The concentration of arsenic in shale oil produced from retorting arsenic-containing oil shale in a conventional retorting kiln is reduced by blending with said oil shale a nickel-containing additive. During retorting, the amount of arsenic released in vaporous form from the oil shale is reduced, thereby decreasing the... | 2 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention concerns control of the atmosphere in an operator enclosure of a self-propelled vehicle and, more particularly, the arrangement and combination of components within the enclosure of an off-the-road vehicle exposed to heavy concentrations of airborne dust and debris.
... | An atmosphere control system for the cab of a self-propelled combine has its principal components arranged for series flow and mounted compactly on a rear portion of the floor of the cab. A pressurizing blower injects fresh air into an upstream filter chamber through a translational inertial precleaner which discharges... | 1 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to sliding tables for use in conjunction with any machine or workbench that is used for doing mechanical or practical work. More particularly the invention relates to a sliding table for use in conjunction with a workbench or a machine such as a table saw, router table,... | The sliding table has a stationary bed and a carriage which is movable relative to the bed. The carriage has an upper surface on which a work piece is seated. The bed has rollers and the bed has a track. Alternatively, the bed has a track and the carriage has rollers. In either case, the rollers roll back and forth in ... | 5 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS/PRIORITY BENEFIT CLAIM
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/723,076, filed Nov. 6, 2012 by the same inventor (Halek), the entirety of which provisional application is hereby incorporated by reference.
FIELD
[0002] T... | A spoke clip adapted to be removably secured to a spoke nut of a bicycle wheel, and further adapted to mount an illuminated wire to the spokes of the bicycle wheel. The clips are generally L- or T-shaped, with a slotted stem having a spoke-admitting initial width and terminating in a spoke nut socket, and a wire-mounti... | 8 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Applications No. 60/289,159 filed May 7, 2001 and No. 60/311,472 filed Aug. 10, 2001.
REFERENCE REGARDING FEDERAL SPONSORSHIP
[0002] Not Applicable
REFERENC... | A liquid flow meter ( 50 ), including a microcontroller ( 60 ) and associated algorithm, monitors urine flow through a cartridge trap ( 20 ). Measuring the duration of such flow and the number of times the urinal is used will determine, in accordance with preset criteria, when servicing or replacement is needed, and al... | 4 |
PRIORITY INFORMATION
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/474,486 filed on May 30, 2003.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The field of this invention is downhole packers and more particularly those that are set with expansion force and finally those that use a bias to increase ... | A packer element has a biasing member incorporated with it. The element is either fabricated with the biasing element in a relaxed condition and then the element is stretched prior to insertion downhole or the element is created around the stressed biasing member and is held in that position until allowed to relax down... | 4 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This applications of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/461,485, filed Dec. 14, 1999 now abandoned; which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/237,999, filed Jan. 26, 1999 now abandoned, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 60/072... | The present invention relates generally to mitochondria protecting agents for treating diseases in which mitochondrial dysfunction leads to tissue degeneration and, more specifically, to compounds, compositions and methods related to the same. The methods of this invention involve administration of a pharmaceutically e... | 0 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/527,977 filed Sep. 28, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,905,117, issued Mar. 15, 2011.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a to a process for the manufactu... | A method for manufacturing a shaping camisole and the article produced therefrom having an outer decorative portion and an inner knit tube made with elastomeric yarn to provide midsection support. | 3 |
FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention concerns improvements in the processing of filaments of a particular copolymer, namely an ethylene terephthalate/hexahydroterephthalate copolymer of 80-86 mol % terephthalic acid/20-14 mol % hexahydroterephthalic acid components, whereby such filaments are provided with improved ... | Improved fibers of a copolymer of ethylene terephthalate/hexahydroterephthalate containing a high proportion of hexahydroterephthalate are obtained by a 2-stage drawing process, involving annealing, and crimping, with the annealing being performed within a temperature range of about 140° to about 175° C. | 3 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a scanning display device for forming an image by two-dimensional scanning with a light beam, and more particularly to a scanning display device having a plurality of scanning surfaces. In additi... | Disclosed is a scanning image display device for displaying an image on a plurality of display screens. The image display device includes a light source, a scanner for two-dimensionally scanning with light from the light source, and a controller which is electrically connected with the light source and the scanner. The... | 7 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the invention
This invention relates to a method and apparatus for protecting and maintaining shorelines, and more particularly to such a device for growing aquatic vegetation in soil-filled, wave energy-absorbent pilings.
2. Discussion of the Background
W... | An arrangement for shoreline construction, maintenance, and protection, and methods for making and using the same wherein wave energy-absorbent pilings are arranged in rows parallel to a shoreline such that a portion of the pilings are exposed above the water body bottom and filled with soil, thereby absorbing and tran... | 4 |
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/782,625 filed Mar. 14, 2013. The foregoing prior application is hereby incorporated by reference.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY-SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
(Not Applicab... | A gutter protecting apparatus includes a plurality of substantially parallel rods extending in a downward slope from near a roof edge to and beyond the far side of the gutter. The rods extend substantially perpendicular to the gutter's length and to a frame to which the rods connect at the upper edge. Preferably, t... | 4 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is the National Stage of International Application No. PCT/KR2009/006810, filed on Nov. 18, 2009, which claims the priority date of Korean Application 10-2008-0120589, filed on Dec. 1, 2008, and Korean Application 10-2009-0029521, filed on Apr. 6, 2009, the... | The present invention relates to a connection device installed on a top of a canopy tent, comprising: a main body having a hollow interior, a sliding member having an interior with a downwardly protruding cylinder, support poles each having one end hinged to the main body, and the other end connected to a tent pole for... | 8 |
BACKGROUND
[0001] This invention relates to a process and a device for adding a controlled dose of fluid to the eye. Conventional eye drops are difficult to use even for experienced patients. They are more problematic for children, the elderly, patients with impaired motor skills, and caregivers. Patients ri... | The invention is a device and a method for delivering a dose of a pharmaceutical agent to the eye. The device and method provide a safe and effective way to instill a specified dose of the agent to the eye virtually independent of gravity and posture. The device includes a filter matrix in which the fluid capture and r... | 0 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a joint member and a method of forming a joint between two stepped cementitious surfaces. It is of particular relevance to the joints in concrete floors.
Conventional concrete floors may require a joint system to allow for movement. There are a va... | A method of forming a joint (2) and the member (8, 28) used therein between two cementitious faces (3, 4) in which the space between the faces is not of uniform cross-section, but has at least two different widths (5, 6) and is stepped with a shoulder (7). The joint member has a central upright portion (9), a lower por... | 4 |
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/526,842 filed May 22, 1990, now abandoned.
The invention relates to thermoplastically processable elastomeric block copolyetheresteretheramides, a process for producing them and their use for the production of shaped articles. Production take... | Thermoplastically processable elastomeric block copolyetheresteretheramides from recurring units of the formula ##STR1## in which ##STR2## represents a polyamide segment containing terminal carboxyl groups and having an average molar mass of 700 to 10 000, --O--E--O-- is a poly-(oxytetramethylene)-segment having an ave... | 2 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/744,432 titled “MAGNETIC-ENABLED CONNECTOR DEVICE,” filed on Sep. 26, 2012, the specification of which is incorporated in its entirety herein by reference.
BACKGR... | An electrical connector, which may be a multi-pin connector, includes magnetic elements and mechanical alignment elements which provide connective forces and precision alignment and orientation. The magnetic elements permit a user to bring male and female connector portions only into “rough” alignment before magnetic f... | 7 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the automated control of liquid discharge from a control structure or storage reservoir, and more particularly to the controlled release of stormwater to a conveyance system from a stormwater detention reservoir or system of res... | Stormwater from a watershed is collected in a stormwater collection basin for water quality improvement primarily by settling of suspended solids, and also for control of the flow rate through downstream flow channels. The outflow rate from the basin is governed by an adjustable water control device such as a gate valv... | 4 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is based upon and claims the benefit of prior German Patent Application No. 10 2015 110 226.9, filed on Jun. 25, 2015, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present disclo... | Embodiments disclose an electrical contact including a metal housing and a fixed contact part, which is attached to the metal housing and has a contact surface that, during the attachment, is located within the metal housing, and a contact tab located outside the metal housing. The electrical contact includes a movable... | 7 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims domestic priority on co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/969,859, entitled “Baffle Vent with Integral Drift Blocker” and filed on Sep. 4, 2007, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD O... | A baffle vent incorporates an integral drift blocker portion that is connected to the main body portion of the baffle vent by a generally planar transition portion to allow the drift blocker portion to move relative to the main body portion. The main body portion is formed with transversely extending stiffening ribs, w... | 4 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic control device, and relates to a device which performs a control calculation on the basis of a signal input from various sensors mounted in a control target to the electronic control device and completes a control calculation until a defin... | The objective of the present invention is to increase reliability in an electronic control device when speculative execution is performed, by reducing the risk of erroneous control by the electronic control device, said erroneous control being due to speculative execution failures (such as failures to predict a future ... | 6 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 11/892,418, filed Aug. 22, 2007, the priority of which is hereby claimed.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field Of The Invention
[0003] The present i... | Conventional spark-ignited gas engines with a mechanically controlled fuel feed valve have several disadvantages in terms of operation, expensive control, irregular combustion or unstable and unreliable operation, which in turn can lead to operational and mechanical problems. In order to eliminate these disadvantages i... | 5 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)
This is a divisional of copending application Ser. No. 08/694,964 filed on Aug. 9, 1996.
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to a wide array thermal ink-jet print head for a printer.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Thermal ink-jet printers... | A method of manufacturing a fluid ejection device includes attaching a plurality of resistors to a portion of the substrate for heating fluid; attaching a plurality of solderable interconnect pads to another portion of the substrate; soldering at least one chip onto the interconnect pads; and electrically connecting th... | 1 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/252,910 filed on Apr. 15, 2014, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The application relates generally to ... | A method of determining a radius of a cutting end of a tool for a turning machine using a touch probe is provided. One of the cutting end and the touch probe is movable relative to a reference frame having a first axis and a second axis and having a reference point trackable in the reference frame. The method comprises... | 6 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/809,522 filed Jun. 18, 2010, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,686,407 on Apr. 15, 2014, which is a 371 of International Patent Application No. PCT/US2008/068412 filed Jun. 26, 2008 which in turn claims benefit to U.... | Method and apparatus for sharpening a cutting tool. In some embodiments, an abrasive endless belt is rotated in tension along a neutral plane between spaced apart first and second rollers. A guide assembly has spaced apart first and second guide surfaces which collectively converge to an intervening base surface to for... | 1 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/978,066, filed Oct. 26, 2007; which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/939,630, filed Sep. 13, 2004, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,306,594; which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser... | Embodiments described herein relate to methods of using a catheter having a braided conductive member. One embodiment relates to a method for treating a condition of a patient that involves contacting an exterior wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member. Another embodiment relates to a method that invo... | 0 |
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
[0001] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the United States Patent and Trademark O... | There is disclosed a system and method for interpreting and describing graphic images. In an embodiment, the method of inserting a description of an image into an audio recording includes: interpreting an image and producing a word description of the image including at least one image keyword; parsing an audio recordin... | 6 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/614,099 filed on Mar. 22, 2012, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present in... | There is described herein a method for calibrating gas flowmeters comprising only one calibration procedure performed at the device level. The step of calibrating the differential pressure sensor itself may be omitted, and the design of the sensor may therefore be simplified by eliminating the sensor conditioner and in... | 6 |
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed to a drive system, and more particularly to a drive system for operating a pair of counter rotating air propellers that propel an airboat.
2. Background Information
Drive systems for propelling airboats are known in the ... | An airboat and drive system for operating a pair of counter rotating air propellers that propel an airboat are described. An engine is mounted low in the hull of an airboat to lower the center of gravity and provide a more stable airboat. The drive system is connected to the engine through a drive shaft. The drive syst... | 1 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
a) Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a cam switch mechanism suitable for controlling automatic dishwashers, etc.
b) Description of the Related Art
Automatic dishwashers can automatically wash dishes, etc., by conducting processes such as wash, rinse, an... | A cam switch mechanism comprises a drive source, such as a motor, a cam driven by the drive source, a switching device responsive to contacting the cam surface of the cam for switching its electrically conducting state and a control unit, such as a microcomputer, for controlling the drive source. Control of the drive s... | 7 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/027,884, filed on Feb. 12, 2008, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to hose m... | A visual indicating device for mounting on a hose includes a body having an outer wall and defining a central passage extending axially through the body between a first end and a second end, and a plurality of lights arranged around the annular body so as to be visible from beyond the outer wall. A power source is arra... | 5 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of Invention
[0002] This invention pertains to a novel method of performing an injection by a doctor, nurse and other health practitioner. More particularly, the invention pertains to a method for delivering an injection wherein the needle of the... | A drug is administered to a patient through a beveled needle by rotating the needle as it is advanced into tissues. The rotation of the needle insures that the needle is not deflected as it is advanced. In this manner, the amount of pain felt by the patient may be reduced, and the drug is delivered to accurately to the... | 0 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] Aerosol actuators for mating to an aerosol can and more particularly, aerosol actuators with a valve having anti-drool features.
[0003] 2. State of the Art
[0004] Aerosol actuators, and more recently tr... | An actuator with an anti-drool valve is provided for attaching to or mounting on an aerosol container. Aerosol actuators, and more recently trigger actuated aerosol actuators, may include a manifold which fits to or communicates with a valve on an aerosol container or can. Aerosol containers or cans typically contain a... | 1 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority from Japanese Patent Application Nos. 2003-193031 and 2004-018655, which are incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present ... | The present invention provides a resin and a resin composition having low elasticity and being excellent in flexibility while being excellent in heat resistance, electric characteristics and adhesivity, a film-forming material comprising the resin or resin composition, and an adhesive for electronic parts. The resin of... | 7 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to an apparatus and method for improving the ballistic performance of ammunition round, and, more particularly, the firing sequence of a projectile from an ammunition round.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Telescoped ca... | This specification discloses an ammunition round and a method of firing the ammunition round. Consecutive and reproducible firing of a primer charge and a main propellant charge is accomplished as a result of the physical movement of a divider physically separating the primer charge from the main charge. Firing of the ... | 5 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
The present invention is related to the copending patent application for a method for dismantling a natural gas holder filed concurrently herewith.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to passive load support d... | A support cradle for load equalization including a crib containing fabreeka material mounted on a lower base member and a piston disposed on the lower side of the upper load supporting member whereby the piston fits in the crib to carry the load on the fabreeka. | 4 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a system for mining coal in underground mines wherein a drilling unit bores horizontal holes into a coal seam and a retrieval unit extracts auger flights from a previously drilled hole simultaneously and in conjunc... | An underground augering system comprising a drill unit adjustably connected to a retrieving unit by interchangeable and adjustable connectors to provide for simultaneous drilling of one hole and the removal of auger flights from a previous drilled hole, a crowd mechanism within each unit to move the drill and retrieval... | 4 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to methods for cleaving crystals in high vacuum and to deposit in-situ passivating layers on the cleaved crystal faces. It applies to a variety of technologies but is especially suitable for coating laser facets.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The advent of t... | The specification describes techniques for cleaving crystal bodies, e.g. semiconductor laser bars, using thermostatic cleaving tools. Use of such tools allows the cleaving process to occur in an ultra high vacuum chamber without the use of mechanical devices activated from the exterior of the chamber. Cleaving occurs a... | 8 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This application relates to the field of heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) systems, and more particularly to manifolds for use in HVAC systems.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Traditionally, manifolds have been used in HVAC systems in many different ways. One su... | A system and method for a fluid manifold with a sensor inlet and sensor outlet located on the same side of the body of the fluid manifold. | 8 |
This is a divisional of copending application Ser. No. 07/242,008 filed on Sep. 8, 1988, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,071,804.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to processes for recovering precious metals from aqueous solutions or for removing toxic heavy metals from contaminated aqueous stream... | A novel ion-exchange agent, an aluminum-enriched analogue to the zeolite chabazite, hereinafter "Al-Chab" is disclosed. The Al-Chab is used in processes for recovering precious metals from aqueous solutions or for removing toxic heavy metals from contaminated aqueous streams. | 8 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A need exists for a simplified, convenient and inexpensive article storage and concealing compartment for the bodies or beds of trucks, such as pickup trucks. While some such devices are known in the prior art, as exemplified by U.S. Pat. No. 4,215,896, the prior art devices tend to be... | A hinged inclined panel in cooperation with the tailgate and two side walls of a truck bed form a secure storage compartment within the truck bed which conceals articles therein. The inclined panel acts as a spoiler by reducing air drag normally caused by the upright tailgate. A secure locking means for the hinged pane... | 1 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to an improved process for converting petroleum residuals. More particularly, this invention relates to an improved process for hydrocracking petroleum residuals.
Heretofore, several processes have been proposed for converting or demetalizing petroleum resi... | An improved process for hydrocracking petroleum residuals wherein total conversion and the yield of lower boiling range products are increased. The hydrocracking is accomplished in the presence of a hydrogen donor solvent and molecular hydrogen. The conversion is accomplished at a pressure within the range from about 1... | 2 |
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates generally to providing investment opportunities to investors and, more specifically, to identifying potential investors as prospective purchasers of precious stones who are willing to accept (and pay for) an imitation stone and have the remainder of their al... | A method and system for providing an investment opportunity whereby investors are provided a positive return on their investment, while, at the same time, receiving the benefit of an imitation stone that satisfies their required criteria in a precious stone includes identifying a prospective purchaser of a precious sto... | 6 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to frames, racks or stands, and more specifically to stands used to safely support large and heavy materials, including slabs, frames or trusses containing marble, granite, glass, sheet metal or wood.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The handling of larg... | A safety stand for safely holding a heavy slab of material is provided. The stand is configured so that a heavy slab can be safely leaned against it. Once the slab is leaned against the stand, the top edge of the slab is in a position such that a lifting clamp or similar device can be attached to the slab. With the sta... | 4 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a tire and wheel servicing arrangement comprising different workshop units for effecting respective relevant operations such as bead breaking, tire changing, inflation and balancing. Such specialized units have been available for many years, and it has ... | A tire and wheel servicing arrangement including a bead breaking station, a tire changing station, a tire inflating station, and a wheel balancing station in which the stations are positioned sequentially in a line and adjacent each other to permit transfer of a wheel-mounted tire from one station to the next by simply... | 1 |
[0001] The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing 2,5-disubstituted 3-alkyl-thiophenes and more particularly to a process for preparing them that comprises an acylation reaction in position 5 of 2-substituted 3-alkylthiophenes.
PRIOR ART
[0002] 2,5-Disubstituted 3-alkylthio... | The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2,5-disubstituted 3-alkyl-thiophenes and more particularly to a process for preparing them that comprises an acylation reaction in position 5 of 2-substituted 3-alkylthiophenes. This process does not need reagents which are difficult to handle and does not need a... | 2 |
BACKGROUND
1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to a glove with enhanced gripping capabilities that makes maintaining a grip for a user, less taxing and less fatiguing for the user's hand and forearm muscles. More particularly, the present invention entails a grip-enhancing glove and a me... | A glove with enhanced gripping capabilities that makes maintaining a grip for a user, less taxing and less fatiguing for the user's hand and forearm muscles. More particularly, a grip-enhancing glove, and method for maintaining a grip, which enables a user to maintain a prolonged grip without incurring undesirable ... | 0 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to an optical lens for use in an optical head for reading an optical disk, and in particular, to a lens coating in relation to a high-precision mounting of an optical lens to an optical head with a use of a reflected light of a laser beam from a lens.
In a ... | In an optical lens used for a passing light having the maximum intensity on a wavelength (λ T ) of 780±10 nm, an optical is made such that a reflection preventing coating is provided on both or at least one of a light-incident surface (S 1 ) and a light-outgoing surface (S 2 ) and the following conditional formula is s... | 6 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a method for fabricating semiconductor device, and more particularly, to a method of using ion implantations to form interface layer in a gate structure.
2. Description of the Prior Art
In current semiconductor indust... | A method for fabricating semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate; forming a gate structure on the substrate; forming a lightly doped drain in the substrate; and performing a first implantation process for implanting fluorine ions at a tiled angle into the substrate and... | 7 |
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a novel system of paint application for use both indoors and outdoors.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Paints and other types of coating materials have long been used to protect surfaces and for decorative purposes. Solvent ba... | This invention describes the development of a novel spray paint High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) apparatus including a membrane pump to allow for the handling of higher viscosity paint to facilitate high layer-thickness applications (typically in a single paint application) with a marked reduction in over-spray. The app... | 1 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates generally to shoes and, more specifically, to shoes having replaceable decorative members whereby the style of the shoe can be changed as desired by the user.
[0003] The present inventi... | Shoes having replaceable decorative cover members whereby the style of the shoe can be changed as desired by the user. The shoe and top, side and rear covers have corresponding fasteners for releasably fixing the top cover applique to the shoe whereby the removable top can be swapped with different colors and textures ... | 0 |
The invention herein described was made in the course of or under a contract or subcontract thereunder with the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method of welding and more particularly to a meth... | A welding method for forming a fillet welded joint including the steps of placing an abutting edge of a first metal member onto a surface of a second metal member at generally right angles thereto, the abutting edge having a series of alternating lands and slots extending through the entire thickness of the first membe... | 1 |
[0001] I, claim priority filing date of Apr. 6, 2004 of provisional Application No. 60/560,003
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX
... | A geared mechanical device designed to limit a finite amount of water per flush to a tank reservoir of the common household toilet, providing positive shutoff of flow and anti-siphon backflow prevention. The toilet is flushed, the actuator leaver actuates the flo-control valve by means of linkage to the flush lever. Th... | 5 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is related to Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/294,514, filed Jan. 13, 2010 and claims priority thereto.
GOVERNMENT INTEREST
This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-FC07-07ID14779 awarded by the D... | A thermal sleeve is mechanically attached to the bore of a surge nozzle of a pressurizer for the primary circuit of a pressurized water reactor steam generating system. The thermal sleeve is attached with a series of keys and slots which maintain the thermal sleeve centered in the nozzle while permitting thermal growth... | 5 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention generally relates to application of microbe carrier in treating fluid, and particularly to apparatus including microbe carriers for treating drain water or waste liquid.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] In conventional processes of... | An art of applying microbes to the treatment of a fluid is provided. The feature is that a large mass of microbe carriers are distributed to a plurality of containers each including a restriction structure and a fluid passage structure, wherein the restriction structure restricts the moving of the microbe carrier so th... | 2 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This Application claims rights under 35 USC §119(e) from U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60/645,079 filed Jan. 20, 2005; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60/645,221 filed Jan. 20, 2005; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60/645,222 filed Jan. 20, 2005; U.S. Patent Application Ser. ... | A microradio is provided with a hysteretic switch to permit an optimum range increasing charging cycle, with the charging cycle being long relative to the transmit cycle. Secondly, an ensemble of microradios permits an n 2 power enhancement to increase range with coherent operation. Various multi-frequency techniques ... | 8 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This disclosure is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/966,009, filed on Dec. 28, 2007, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/883,150, filed on Jan. 2, 2007. The disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein... | A memory chip including a plurality of storage elements, a receiver and a program module. Each of the storage elements has a measurable parameter. The receiver receives N target values from a memory controller, where N is an integer greater than zero. The programming module adjusts corresponding measurable parameters o... | 6 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 61/534,615 filed Sep. 14, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present inven... | A cargo container fire suppression system may prevent fires from spreading within a cargo area into other portions of a craft. A fire resistant liner may be disposed within a cargo container to prevent a fire from penetrating through the liner and burning other elements within the craft beyond the wall(s) of the liner.... | 8 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/553,067, filed on Oct. 26, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,578,308, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention rel... | An emergency shutoff valve includes a fluid conduit having a frangible area defined therein, a valve member operatively coupled to said conduit upstream of the frangible area, an expansible chamber having the frangible area defined therein, a movable member defining at least a portion of the expansible chamber, and a l... | 5 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an energy-saving solar air conditioning system for buildings. Particularly, the present invention relates to an energy-saving air conditioning system by which, in winter, the preheated air will be introduced into buildings; a... | This invention provides buildings with a modular air conditioning system that utilizes solar energy for heating air. This invention contains a solar collector assembly, an inlet assembly and an outlet assembly. The solar collector assembly further comprises a transparent panel, a heat-absorbing set and a support base, ... | 5 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates, in general, to the remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. It relates to an in situ method and apparatus to deliver chemical reagents that serve to degrade and/or enhance recovery of organic contamination in soil ... | Method and apparatus for delivery of chemical reagents to a subterranean body of soil and groundwater to destroy or enhance mobility of organic compounds using a riser insertable in a borehole having spaced permeable sections separated by a non-permeable section and wherein the reagents are introduced from a source by ... | 4 |
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to the use of aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH)/thiourea solution, specifically to the use of aqueous NaOH/thiourea solution in pilot-scale production of cellulose products, wherein said cellulose products comprise composite fibers and/or functional mater... | The present invention relates to the use of an aqueous sodium hydroxide/thiourea solution, specifically to the use of an aqueous sodium hydroxide/thiourea solution for pilot-scale production of cellulose products, wherein sodium hydroxide constitutes 8.1%-12.0% of the total weight of the aqueous solution, thiourea cons... | 2 |
GOVERNMENT FUNDING
[0001] The invention described herein was made with government support under Grant Number DA018151-A2 awarded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
[0002] The United States Government has certain rights in the invention.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
... | The invention provides novel compounds of formula I: that are opioid receptor ligands. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds as well as methods for treating diseases associated with opioid receptor function by administering such compounds to a mammal in need of treatment. Com... | 2 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/327,580, filed on Jan. 6, 2006, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/629,006, filed Jul. 29, 2003, U.S. application Ser. No. 11/067,167, filed on Feb. ... | The present application is directed to a gas-generating apparatus and various pressure regulators or pressure-regulating valves. Hydrogen is generated within the gas-generating apparatus and is transported to a fuel cell. The transportation of a first fuel component to a second fuel component to generate of hydrogen oc... | 8 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to H 3 PO 4 /CrO 3 coating baths for metal surfaces, and in particular to a method for extending the useful life of known H 3 PO 4 /CrO 3 coating baths and to a method of applying chromium phosphate coatings.
2. Stateme... | The life of chromium phosphate coating baths is extended by at least fully restoring depleted Cr VI ; bath efficiencies are significantly improved. | 2 |
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/664,518 filed Sep. 17, 2003, this application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/794,387 filed Mar. 5, 2004 and this application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/872,139 filed Jun. 18, 20... | A ticket stock and manufacturing process wherein a pulp is formulated from a blend of recycled furnishes, with added starch for enhancing sheet stiffness and reducing linting and dusting on cut edges of the stock, and clay or other opacifier for enhancing opacity of the stock. A preferred pulp comprises a blend of recy... | 3 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/169,014 filed on Dec. 3, 1999.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to spindle bearing assemblies, and more particularly to those including a plurality of raceways containing rolli... | According to the present invention spindle bearings are assembled with at least one annular gimbal to compensate for undesired components of bearing compression force. Specific devices and methods are directed to compensating for either (a) operational force variations such as those caused by temperature variation or (... | 5 |
CONTRACTUAL ORIGIN OF THE INVENTION
The United States Government has rights in this invention pursuant to Contract No. DE-AC02-76CH03073 between the U. S. Department of Energy and Princeton University.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention is directed to the diagnosis and detection of g... | In a magnetic plasma confinment device having an inner toroidal limiter mounted on an inner wall of a plasma containment vessel, an arrangement is provided for monitoring vertical temperature profiles of the limiter. The temperature profiles are taken at brief time intervals, in a time scan fashion. The time scans of t... | 6 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present general inventive concept relates to a sewing assembly and method for a sewing machine, and in particular, to a sewing assembly and method that enables the sewing machine to utilize a thread supply on a bobbin while... | A sewing bobbin assembly and method that provides access of a sewing machine, and particularly a bobbin in the sewing machine, to a larger supply of thread with automatic reloading of the bobbin during use thereof. | 3 |
[0001] This is a Divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/991,231 filed Jun. 3, 2013, which is a National Phase of International Application No. PCT/EP2011/066715 filed Sep. 27, 2011, which claims the benefit of British Application No. 1020401.4 filed Dec. 2, 2010. The disclosures of the prior applications are her... | A method for electrical discharge machining a workpiece includes the steps of: presenting an elongate electrode to the workpiece with a spark gap therebetween; flowing a dielectric fluid in the gap; eroding the workpiece by electrical discharge between the tip of the electrode and the workpiece; displacing the electrod... | 1 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application No. 60/171,842, filed Dec. 22, 1999 and titled HOLE PATCHING DEVICE & METHOD OF USE. The present invention relates to devices for patching holes and more specifically devices for patching holes in a wall.
... | A hole patching device including mechanism for covering an opening on an interior surface of a wall, the covering mechanism being formed of a generally rigid material and being at least two inches in diameter; mechanism for guiding the covering mechanism through the opening, which may include a slit cut from a center o... | 4 |
The invention relates to a drive module; in particular, the invention relates to a drive module for a fan in a motor vehicle.
Drive modules are standardized assemblies which can be handled separately and can be used universally. One field of use of a drive module of this type is a fan system in a motor vehicle, i... | The invention relates to a drive module, particularly for a fan in a motor vehicle, comprising a drive motor having a stator, at least one vibration-dampening decoupling element, and a fastening flange connected to the stator of the drive motor by the decoupling element, wherein the decoupling element is arranged in th... | 5 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a divisional of copending application Ser. No. 11/360,434 filed on Feb. 24, 2006.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Some structures are designed with a higher than usual level of safety against partial or complete failure due to the... | A structural system that is capable of absorbing high impactive and impulsive loads comprises of the following elements:
(a) Main Structure: should be one of certain types of structures such as: containments, reservoirs, tanks, storages, etc. (b) Crushable Filling Layer: a layer made of crushable, thermally isolat... | 4 |
This invention relates to starter motors for internal combustion engines and has particular reference to starter motors which operate mechanically using stored strain energy as the power source.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Modern starter devices are driven by electric motors which must be powerful enough to... | Starter motor for internal combustion engines which operates mechanically using stored spring energy as the power source whereby the spring comprises a spiral power spring. | 5 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
Not Applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to downhole circulation subs. More particularly, this invention relates to t... | A preferred novel circulating sub includes an electric motor, hydraulic intensifier, connecting rod, valve sleeve, valve plug, and angled nozzles. Upon activation of the circulating sub the electric motor drives the valve sleeve over the valve plug, causing a flow of drilling fluid to exit the angled nozzles. Upon deac... | 4 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention relates to an endoscope.
[0002] Without limiting its general application, the endoscope according to the invention is particularly suitable for tracheotomy. An endoscope used for this purpose is also referred to as a tracheoscope or bronchosco... | The invention relates to an endoscope, comprising an elongated tubular shaft for introducing into a body of a patient, the shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end, and further having an opening the distal end. A light guide is arranged along the shaft and has a light-emitting distal end, the light-emitting di... | 0 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates to a portable and lightweight fluorescent lighting system suitable for use in the field of photography, television and motion pictures utilizing fluorescent lamps.
[0003] 2. Description of the... | A hinge retaining mechanism for a fluorescent lighting system. A portable fluorescent lighting system which utilizes an extremely lightweight corrugated plastic panel made into 5 subpanels. At each end of the panel a U shaped channel is attached that forms the center panel and the opposing adjacent two panels into a tr... | 5 |
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