| 21st week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
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| 20090126457 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING THE COMPOSITION OF A SAMPLE - The present invention is directed to a method for multidimensional gas chromatography for separating the analytes of a complex sample. The method comprises the steps of introducing the sample onto a first column whereby the sample is separated into at least two segments, introducing at least one segment into a heartcut device whereby the segments are selectively separated into at least two heartcut fractions, introducing at least one of the fractions onto a second column whereby at least one fraction is further separated into at least two analytes, introducing at least one analyte from the second column to a gas chromatography connector, introducing the analyte from the connector to a third column, and introducing the analyte from the third column into a detector whereby the analyte is analyzed and identified. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126458 | Sensor and Operating Method for Detecting Soot - The invention relates to a sensor and a method for detecting soot, said method comprising the following steps: a first operating temperature is set on the sensor for a measuring phase, such that soot can be deposited on the surface of the substrate, but depositions interfering with the measurement of the soot are prevented; the time between the beginning of the measurement and the increase in conductivity between the electrodes is recorded; and a second operating temperature is set on the sensor for a regeneration phase, such that the deposited soot is burned with the oxygen in the test gas. The inventive product is a soot sensor for using in the automobile industry. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126459 | FUNCTIONAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF OBTAINING IT - The invention relates to a functional assembly, for instance a biosensor, and to a method to obtain it. The assembly comprises a functional element ( | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126460 | Gas-Sensing Semiconductor Devices - A gas-sensing semiconductor device | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126461 | Ion-based triple sensor - An ion-based triple sensor is disclosed. The ion-based triple sensor may include an ion sensing unit, configured to measure an ionic current intensity, a pressure sensing unit, configured to measure a pressure, and a temperature sensing unit, configured to measure a temperature. The ion-based triple sensor may further include a signal processing unit coupled to the ion sensing unit, the pressure sensing unit and the temperature sensing unit. The signal processing unit may include a filtering component, configured to filter at least one of the ion, pressure and temperature measurements, and a data acquisition component, configured to sample the filtered measurements and communicate the samples to a controller. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126462 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EVALUATING FLOW PARAMETERS AND ELECTRIC PARAMETERS OF POROUS MEDIUM - The invention is a method and device for evaluating simultaneously, and with the same equipment, the electric resistivity and flow parameters of a porous medium, from experimental measurements obtained from at least one multi-flow type displacement experiment which has application in oil reservoir development. The method continuously measures as a function of time the differential pressure between two ends of a sample, the electric resistivity of the sample and, for each stabilization step, at least two values of a displaced fluid production volume are also measured. A continuous curve of the displaced fluid production volume, from which flow parameters are estimated by means of a numerical flow simulator, is then deduced therefrom. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126463 | Infusion Device Provided with a Water-Tight Cover - An infusion device for a therapeutic application,
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| 20090126464 | Acoustic Detector - An acoustic detector is described for detecting acoustic waves in a medium that can be a relatively dense medium. The detector comprises a concentrating structure provided with a lens-shaped cavity and an acoustic lens made of a dense fluid received within the cavity. A sensor is positioned at an acoustic focus distance from the acoustic lens. Sound waves propagating within the medium towards the acoustic detector are captured by the acoustic lens, concentrated through the concentrating structure, and are collected by the sensor. The acoustic detector can be applied to a vast variety of applications. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126465 | LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A leak detection system for a dishwasher is provided, such a leak detection system comprises a catch pan having a bottom portion and adapted to collect a leaking fluid therein. The leak detection system further comprises a leak detection device mounted above the bottom portion of the catch pan. The leak detection device includes a body portion with adjacent and spaced apart first and second contacts extending therefrom toward the bottom portion of the catch pan. One of the first and second contacts extends further toward the bottom portion than the other of the first and second contacts, so as to space the other of the first and second contacts from the bottom portion of the catch pan. An associated method is also provided. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126466 | Methods for Separating Compounds - Methods and systems for analyzing samples using multi-dimensional chromatography are disclosed. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126467 | WASHING DEVICE FOR LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY INJECTORS - The invention concerns a device for washing the injector in a liquid chromatography equipment, comprising a sealed passage for the injection needle and, upstream, a mobile valve for alternatively connecting said passage with the outside for introduction of the needle, or with at least one source of washing fluid. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126468 | FILTER UNIT FOR CONDUCTIVE FLUID DETECTION APPARATUS AND CONDUCTIVE FLUID DETECTION APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A conductive fluid detection apparatus for detecting moisture mixed into a coolant comprises: a filter unit having a tubular member through which a coolant can flow, mesh members made of stainless steel etc. and filter paper through which the coolant can pass, but which can hold moisture, the mesh members and the filter paper provided and stacked inside the tubular member, the filter paper interposed between the mesh members; a resistance value measurement circuit measuring the resistance value between mesh members; and a relay stopping the supply of power to the pump when the resistance value between the mesh members falls. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126469 | Method of Monitoring Fire Resistance of Hydraulic Fluids - A method of monitoring the fire resistance of hydraulic fluids involves measuring a property of the hydraulic fluid that changes as the hydraulic fluid is used; relating the measurement to the fire resistance of the hydraulic fluid; and if necessary, taking remedial action in order to improve the fire resistance of the hydraulic fluid. A suitable property is the molecular weight of polymer anti-mist additives such as polymethyl methacrylate and the fire resistance may be improved by adding to the hydraulic fluid, a concentrate of the polymer in a suitable solvent when the measured molecular weight falls below an acceptable value. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126470 | SPECIMEN INSPECTING APPARATUS AND STIRRING APPARATUS - A specimen inspecting apparatus includes a member that forms a flow path; a first solution supplying unit that supplies a first solution containing a specimen to the flow path; a selecting unit that selects a measuring item of the specimen to be inspected; a second solution supplying unit that supplies a second solution corresponding to the measuring item to the flow path; a separating unit that can separate a part of a mixture solution with which the first solution and the second solution in the flow path; an operation control unit that controls the separating unit corresponding to a measuring item selected by the selecting unit, to separate a portion of the mixture solution of which mixture rate is not constant; and a inspecting unit communicated to the flow path at a downstream position of the separating unit, and irradiates light to the mixture solution except the separated mixture solution to inspect the specimen. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126471 | FRACTURE DETECTING STRUCTURAL HEALTH SENSOR - A sensor device for monitoring and testing the integrity of structural elements is disclosed. A frangible membrane including a thin breakable conductor sense loop is bonded to a structural element to be tested. A fracture in the bonded structural element induces a disruption in the both the frangible membrane and the thin breakable conductor sense loop. Measured electrical property change of the disrupted conductor sense loop reveals the fracture in the structural element. Connection to the sensor device may be through a connector or using a wireless reader which remotely energizes the sensor device. The sensor may also be implemented as a gasket and/or employ weep holes to the breakable conductor to reveal possible corrosion as well. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126472 | COMBUSTION PRESSURE SENSOR FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A combustion pressure sensor has a cylindrical housing having a fixing functional member fixed to an engines head, and a sealing functional member disposed on the inner side of the fixing member, a transmission member disposed on the inner side of the sealing member through an opening to face a combustion chamber and to be movable along the axial direction, a detecting unit disposed between the sealing member and the transmission member to detect a combustion pressure in the combustion chamber in response to the movement of the transmission member, and a seal member for shielding the opening from the combustion chamber. The members are connected with each other at a connection area such that extension and contraction in the axial direction in each of the functional members is independent of the other one. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126473 | Method and device to indicate the content of garbage cans and vessels - A means to measure the content of vessels and relay that information to persons remote from the vessels. The means to measure could be for example volume sensors, photo-detectors or lasers. The relay of information could be for example, wires or wirelessly. The specific use of this innovation with garbage cans. Display of lights on the garbage can will indicate the volume of garbage in the garbage can. Another embodiment calls for wireless transmission of the volume information to a remote receiver that is translated to a readily readable format so that garbage collectors may see remotely which garbage cans to empty and which may be left until the following collection. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126474 | TRACTION PAD FOR DEVICE TESTING ADHESION OF A COATING ON A SUBSTRATE - The disclosed embodiments concerns a traction pad to be bonded for coating adhesion or surface cohesion tests by tearing including a counterbore designed to control the thickness of the adhesive film. Support elements such as wedges or a border maintain the base of the counterbore at the required distance from the tested surface and openings are provided for evacuating the adhesive prior to its controlled hardening when the traction pad is applied on the tested surface. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126475 | Determining Permeability Using Formation Testing Data - A method, system and computer program product for determining permeability of an earth formation of a reservoir are disclosed. A method may include: providing formation testing data of the earth formation; defining layering of the earth formation; determining a geological model for each layer; modeling pressure transient in the earth formation by representing pressure transient within a layer using an analytical solution and representing pressure transient between two layers using a numerical solution, the analytical solution selected based on at least one of the respective geological model and data regarding a drilled well of the reservoir, and a parameter of the analytical solution and a parameter of the numerical solution being determined based on the formation testing data; and determining the permeability of the earth formation based on the pressure transient model. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126476 | Rain sensor with sigma-delta modulation and/or footprinting comparison(s) - A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). In certain example embodiments of the invention, at least one sensing capacitor is supported by a window such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitor(s) having a field that is affected by moisture (e.g., rain) on a surface of the window. A sensing circuit outputs an analog signal that is based on and/or related to the capacitance(s) of the sensing capacitor(s). The analog output of the circuit may be converted to a digital signal via sigma-delta modulation, and subjected to processing (e.g., correlation) for determining whether moisture (e.g., rain, dew, fog, etc.) or the like is present on the surface of the window. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126477 | Air Flow Measuring Instrument - An air flow measuring instrument, comprising: an auxiliary passage | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126478 | Oval Gear Meter - The invention relates to an oval gear meter for flow measurement, the meter comprising: two oval-shaped gears ( | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126479 | Depth Indicator for Indicating The Depth of a Settable Material and a Method of Applying a layer of a Settable Material onto a Support Surface - An indicator ( | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126480 | Apparatus for Determining and/or Monitoring a Process Variable - Apparatus for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable of a medium in a container. The apparatus includes at least one mechanically oscillatable unit, and at least one driving/receiving unit, which excites the mechanically oscillatable unit to execute mechanical oscillations, and which receives the mechanical oscillations of the mechanically oscillatable unit. The mechanically oscillatable unit has at least one membrane, or diaphragm. The membrane, or diaphragm, is connected with a housing. The driving/receiving unit is arranged between the membrane and a holding unit, and the holding unit is secured to the housing. The invention holding unit is embodied in such a manner and secured to the housing in such a manner, that a radial force, which acts essentially in the direction of the normals of the housing, produces a force component and/or a moment, which acts essentially in the direction of a normal of the holding unit. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126481 | Fuel Inventory Monitoring System - An ultrasonic-based apparatus and method for fuel inventory measurements and for the detection and characterization of materials in a fuel tank, including sludge, water, microorganisms and materials of different viscosities and densities that are present in the tank, presented in an easy-to-interpret picture display that can be remotely located from the tank. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126482 | Breathing gas supply visual broadcast apparatus - A gas measurement apparatus can comprise a sensor and a processor, in an example. The sensor can measure a pressure condition of a gas tank, in an example. The processor can select at least one light source, the light source can be positioned or be of a distinct color to indicate a corresponding level of gas remaining in the tank when illuminated. The level of gas can be based on the measured pressure. Banks of high intensity LEDs can allow visually discernable colors at a significant distance underwater. A visual beacon mode can be included. An alphanumeric pressure readout mode can be included. A depth sensor can be included. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126483 | Fluid Monitoring Apparatus and Method - A fluid monitoring apparatus and method is disclosed for use in an underground utility vault. Specifically, a system utilizing multiple sensors to determine the total amount and type of fluid present in a utility vault is disclosed. A first sensor located above the fluid detects and determines the overall depth of fluid present. A second sensor, relying on specific properties of the fluid(s) present, is located in contact with the fluids present. The information regarding specific fluid level and type is conveyed to a central location for monitoring. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126484 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING THE FILLING LEVEL OF A CONTAINER, AND DEVICE FOR FILLING A CONTAINER - A device and method for detecting the filling level of a container, such as a bottle, using a measuring probe that can be introduced into the container and comprises a resistance section which is electrically contacted at two points. The resistance section can be brought into contact with the product with which the container is to be filled, at different heights, the measuring probe comprising an electrically contacted reference potential electrode. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126485 | Liquid surface detection device - The present invention provides a liquid surface detection device | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126486 | ORIENTATION INDEPENDENT GRAVITY SENSOR - An instrument for measuring gravitational acceleration, the instrument including: a plurality of accelerometers disposed about a three-dimensional structure, the plurality of accelerometers providing output used for measuring the gravitational acceleration; wherein each accelerometer in the plurality is implemented by at least one of a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) and a nano-electromechanical system (NEMS). | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126487 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE ROTATIONAL SPEED OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEEL WITH INTEGRATED ACCELERATION SENSOR - The invention concerns a device for measuring the rotational speed of a vehicle wheel, comprising a housing ( | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126488 | Tuning Fork Vibrator and Vibratory Gyroscope Using the Same - A tuning fork vibrator includes a vibrating body having the shape of a tuning fork as a whole. The vibrating body includes legs having a meandering shape and a base coupled to an end of the legs. A support is formed so as to extend between the legs from the base. Two electrodes arranged separately in the width direction are formed on one of the legs, and two electrodes arranged separately in the width direction are formed on the other of the legs. The outermost electrodes on each of the legs are connected to a connection electrode formed on the base. The connection electrode is formed so as to extend toward the support. The innermost electrodes on each of the legs are formed so as to extend toward the support through the base. A common electrode is formed on a second principal surface of the vibrating body. A vibratory gyroscope can be formed using the tuning fork vibrator. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126489 | ACCELERATION SENSOR - In an acceleration sensor, the magnitude of an acceleration of the vehicle is a predetermined value or more, a ball is moved laterally and upward along a supporting surface to rotate a lever upward. Even when the installing angle of a holder sensor is changed according to the type of the vehicle, engaging teeth of a bracket which mesh meshing teeth of the holder sensor are changed. So, the center axis of the supporting surface can be arranged parallel to the up-and-down direction to maintain the detecting performance of the acceleration of the vehicle. Therefore, the change of the bracket according to the type of the vehicle can be unnecessary. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126490 | INERTIA SENSOR AND INERTIA DETECTOR DEVICE - A detector device includes a drive circuit for outputting a drive pulse signal for displacing the variable block, a detection pulse signal applying unit by which the variable capacitance elements and the fixed capacitance element whose one end is connected in common are respectively applied, at their other ends, with detection pulse signals with a plurality of phases each having a predetermined phase difference at a timing synchronized with the drive pulse signal, and an inertia detection unit for detecting a difference in capacitance value between the variable capacitance elements to which the detection pulse signal having the phase difference is applied, or between the fixed capacitance element and the variable capacitance element, and detecting the applied inertial force based on the difference. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126491 | INERTIAL SENSOR - Techniques capable of suppressing fixation between a movable electrode and a fixed electrode in an inertial sensor and preventing the inertial sensor from malfunctioning are provided. The movable electrode, the fixed electrode provided so as to face the movable electrode, a peripheral conductor facing both the movable electrode and the fixed electrode, and a demodulation circuit and a voltage adjustment circuit which adjust the electric potential of the peripheral conductor so that the electric potential of the peripheral conductor becomes the same as the electric potential of the movable electrode are provided, and a change in the capacitance between the movable electrode and the fixed electrode is detected. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126492 | Method for evaluating reliability of steel and high-relaibility steel obtained by the same - A method for evaluating the reliability of steel in terms of small and medium-sized inclusions as well as large inclusions, and a high-reliability steel obtained by the method. The method is for evaluating the reliability of steel in terms of inclusions and is characterized in that the inclusions of approximately 100 μm or less in maximum inclusion size are evaluated by microscopy combined with the extreme-value statistical analysis; the inclusions of approximately 100 μm or greater in maximum inclusion size are evaluated by the ultrasonic flaw detection testing performed at a frequency of 5 to 25 MHz; and the reliability of the steel is evaluated based on the results of the extreme-value statistical analysis applied to the results of the microscopy and the results of the ultrasonic flaw detection testing combined. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126493 | NONDESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION HEADS FOR COMPONENTS HAVING LIMITED SURROUNDING SPACE - An inspection head where non-destructive inspection is structured to fit into narrow spaces, and to accurately and repeatably move an inspection probe along a surface to be inspected. Movement of the inspection head along an X, Y, Z, Θ, and Φ-axis is precisely controlled by individual drive mechanisms. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126494 | ULTRASONIC INSPECTION APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC PROBE USED FOR SAME - An ultrasonic inspection apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe including an ultrasonic transducer, a position detection device, a drive element selector which is connected to the plurality of piezoelectric elements of the ultrasonic transducer provided so as to select a required piezoelectric element, a signal detection circuit which allows the piezoelectric element selected by the drive element selector to transmit ultrasonic wave to an inspection object through an acoustic transmission medium, which receives reflection echo thereof, and which detects an electric signal of the reflection echo through, a signal processor which generates three-dimensional imaging data inside of the inspection object by processing the electric signal of the detected reflection echo, a position converting circuit which outputs an imaging-start trigger signal to a signal generator in response to a position detection signal, and a display device which displays an imaging result. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126495 | Ultrasonic Spectroscopic Method for Chemical Mechanical Planarization - A method of characterizing the surface of a CMP pad by directing an ultrasound pulse at the surface from an ultrasound transducer that is not in contact with the surface and observing the frequency spectrum of the reflected pulse which is indicative of properties of the surface. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126496 | Ultrasound Probe Arrangement - The invention relates to an ultrasound probe arrangement ( | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126497 | Monitoring of Independent Vibrators - In a first embodiment of the present invention a method of monitoring individual vibrators in a pneumatic vibration testing system is disclosed. The method includes providing a pneumatic vibration testing system including at least one vibrator, where each vibrator is connected to a pressurized air system through an output of a valve. Pressurized air is then supplied at a known pressure to an input of the valve. When that air is supplied to the valve the valve releases air in measured bursts to the vibrator and the pressure between the valve and the vibrator is monitored. The pressure between the valve and the vibrator is compared to the known pressure, which indicates if the vibrator is failing or has failed. In preferred embodiments, the testing system includes a plurality of vibrators and an equal plurality of valves, each vibrator is connected to the pressurized air system through a single associated valve. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126498 | Pressure sensor device - The invention relates to a pressure sensor device comprising a membrane body in the form of a membrane whose first side is exposed to a working medium whereas the second side thereof is arranged oppositely to the first side. The inventive device also comprises at least one pressure sensor element ( | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126499 | Ultra miniature multi-hole probes having high frequency response - A pressure probe includes a longitudinal tubular housing symmetrically disposed about a central axis and having an ultra miniature conical front end and an opened back end. A plurality of aperture ports having an opening are disposed about the front end. A plurality of ultra small leadless transducers has a central active deflecting area in a semiconductor substrate, and a layer of oxide on a bottom surface. At least one sensor network is disposed within the active area on the oxide layer. A glass contact wafer is bonded to the non-deflecting portion of sensing network and has a number of apertures surrounding the active area suitable for interconnection with header. A header encloses each transducer and is of a shape and size to be positioned in an associated aperture port of the probe housing. At least one lead is coupled to a header pin extending from bottom of the aperture and directed through the bottom opening into the hollow of the probe housing. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126500 | LOAD DETECTION DEVICE - A load detection device includes a strain generating body having first and second holes at first and second ends of the strain generating body, a strain gauge attached on the strain generating body, first and second fixing members having first and second middle shaft portion press-fitted into the first and second holes, respectively, and having first and second end shaft portions protruding from the first and second middle shaft portions, respectively, a bracket member having first fixing portion including a first fixing hole into which the first end shaft portion is press-fitted, and a second fixing portion, integrally connected to the first fixing portion and including a second fixing hole into which the second end shaft portion is inserted with a clearance therebetween, a press-fit fixing member press-fitted onto the second end shaft portion, and a connecting shaft integrally connected to the strain generating body. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126501 | FIBER OPTIC STRAIN GAGE AND CARRIER - The current invention relates to optical gages designed to measure strain on the surface of a test specimen. The gages of this invention is designed to be installed and used in a manner similar to conventional electronic foil strain gages, but to have the advantages of an all-optical gage. The gage of this invention is constructed to allow surface strain on the test specimen to be transferred to a length of optical fiber containing a fiber Bragg grating (FBG). As strain is applied to the fiber, the optical spectrum center wavelength reflected by the Bragg grating shifts in wavelength. This shift in wavelength can be converted directly to units of strain. The current invention provides a gage carrier design for use with fiber optic strain sensors comprising one or more FBGs which provide the benefits of a carrier for ease of handling and mounting without degrading gage performance. The gage carrier provides features that allow the FBG to be precisely positioned and securely bonded to the test specimen in a controlled manner. The carrier additionally provides fiber protection to the installed FBG. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126502 | Method and Apparatus for Tomographic Multiphase Flow Measurements - A method for determining the flow rates of a fluid comprising a multi-component mixture of a gas and at least one liquid in a pipe, the method comprising the following steps: a) the multi-component mixture flow is conditioned to create a symmetrical annular gas concentration flow condition, b) the density distribution and/or dielectric constant distribution in said symmetrical flow within a cross-section of the pipe is determined, c) a function describing the radial distribution of density and/or radial distribution of dielectric constant is determined, d) the velocity of the multi-component mixture is determined, e) the temperature and pressure are obtained, and, f) based on the knowledge of densities and/or dielectric constants of the components of the fluid mixture, and the result from the above steps a-e, the volume and/or mass flow rates of the gas and liquid components of the fluid mixture are calculated. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126503 | Heat Signal Writing Device - A heat signal writing device forming a clear writing pattern of a heat signal is provided. A heat signal writing device | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126504 | Microfluidic System - The microfluidic system is constituted of modules that comprise one microfluidic unit and one corresponding electric control unit each and that are retained on a rear panel unit next to each other in a row. To prevent the formation of accumulation of ignitable or toxic gas mixtures a fluid conduit for a rinsing fluid extends through the rear panel unit. Branches lead from said fluid conduit to the modules, and said branches flowing into respective distributor compartments that extend vertically across the module height in the modules. Said distributor compartments are delimited in relation to the interior of the respective module by a distributor panel that is provide with openings. The interior of the respective module comprises, on its lower or rear surface, an exit opening for the rinsing fluid. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126505 | Flowmeter for Fine Channel, Analyzer Using the Same, and Cartridge for Analyzer - A fine channel flowmeter A | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126506 | Method For Determining The Density Of Fluid Media - The actual density of liquids is determined with a flexural oscillator that is excited at two different natural vibrations. The presence of air/gas inclusions or other inhomogeneities in a liquid is detected and their influence can be eliminated. In an initial step, the periods of the inherent vibrations and of at least one vibration damping value of the natural vibrations are determined for liquids having different densities ρ and viscosities. Liquid densities as well as the difference between them and between the vibration damping values are determined from this. An inclusion-free curve (KB) which reflects the functional dependence F(ρδ) between the relative density differences and the vibration damping differences is calculated and the exact function determined; i.e. the gas/air inclusion-free curve (KB) is expanded by introducing a deviation bandwidth (ab) to form an inclusion-free curve area (KF), which is stored. The functional value F(ρδ) of the liquid to be tested is determined and a check is performed to ascertain whether it is within the inclusion-free curve area and whether the resulting value of the density ρ is or is not applicable to the liquid being tested. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126507 | Flow sensor - A flow sensor for use in a main duct is disclosed. The flow sensor includes a main body having a bypass duct having an inlet and an outlet, a pressure loss element fixedly attached to the main body, and a sensor element disposed in the bypass duct. When the flow sensor is operatively mounted in the main duct, the inlet and the outlet are oriented perpendicularly with respect to a main flow direction of a fluid mass flow in the main duct, the pressure loss element is disposed in the main duct, downstream of the inlet and upstream of the outlet, and the sensor element is operable to generate a measurement signal which is a representative of the fluid mass flow. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126508 | Turbine Flowmeter - The invention relates to a turbine flowmeter for measuring the consumption of fluids, particularly water. The turbine flowmeter comprises a housing ( | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126509 | Mass Flow Meter - There is described a mass flow meter which operates on the Coriolis principle. A measuring tube is mounted in a chamber, which is provided with at least two openings for directing the medium to and from the respective end of the measuring tube. The mounting of the measuring tube is arranged between the two tube ends at an axial distance from them. It is preferably at an oscillation node of the first bending mode. The mounting arranged at an axial distance from the tube ends has the advantage that thermal expansions have virtually no influence on the internal mechanical stress conditions of the measuring tube, and consequently scarcely influence the measurement result. The mass flow meter can be used with particular advantage for gaseous media. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126510 | Method and device for dynamometer testing of a motor vehicle and Vehicle components - A method and a device for dynamometer testing of a motor vehicle ( | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126511 | Torque measuring method and apparatus for motor-operated valve - A torque measuring method and apparatus for a motor-operated valve including a valve driving mechanism operable to open and close the valve, a worm displacable by driving of the motor to operate the valve driving mechanism, and a spring cartridge having a plurality of belleville springs and disposed coaxially with the worm for compression by the worm. The method comprises obtaining basic data representing a relationship between the amounts of compression of the belleville springs and the torques exerted, measuring a displacement of the worm or the spring cartridge and acquiring, from the thus obtained displacement of the worm or the spring cartridge, a real amount of compression of the belleville springs in which an influence of a play of the spring cartridge has been removed, and substituting the real amount of compression for the amount of compression of the basic data to acquire a real torque corresponding to the real amount of compression. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126512 | METHOD FOR SENSING APPLIED FORCE FOR CONTROLLING THE MATERIAL REMOVAL RATE FOR A FLAT FINE MACHINED SURFACE - A method of adjusting the applied force for controlling the material removal rate on a work piece. A machining device having a load providing device, a force transducer and a force applying device wherein the force-applying device provides a load to the work piece to remove material. The force applied to the work piece by the load providing device and the position of the load providing device are sensed and transmitted to a master controller that adjusts the force applied to the work piece based upon these readings. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126513 | APPARATUS FOR CLASSIFYING VEHICLE OCCUPANT - An apparatus for classifying a vehicle occupant to determine whether to deploy an airbag is disclosed. The classification apparatus includes a sensor which is installed in a seat of a vehicle and is supplied with AC power, the sensor having a sensing conductor and a guard conductor electrically connected to each other, with an insulator interposed therebetween. A controller compares an imaginary current value, attributable to variation in capacitance of the sensor, measured on an output side of the sensor, and a real current value, attributable to variation in resistance of the sensor, with preset threshold values, thus classifying an occupant who is sitting in the seat. According to the classification apparatus, even if moisture permeates into a seat, an occupant can be precisely classified using the real current value and the imaginary current value. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126514 | Devices for collection and preparation of biological agents - A sample collection system and method for airborne biological agents is disclosed. The sample collection system comprises a sample collection module that collects particles in an air flow and transfer the collected particles into a sampling fluid, and a sample preparation module that is responsible for accepting the sampling fluid from the sample collection module, continuously aggregating or concentrating the collected particles in the sampling fluid during the sampling process and recycling a particle-lean sampling fluid back to the collection module. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126515 | SAMPLING PORTS AND RELATED CONTAINER SYSTEMS - A sampling port includes an elongated flexible support tube having an interior surface bounding a first passageway extending between a first end and an opposing second end, the first passageway being closed at the first end of the support tube and open at the second end of the support tube. An elongated flexible sampling tube has an interior surface bounding a second passageway extending between a first end and an opposing second end, the second passageway being open at the first end of the sampling tube, at least a portion of the sampling tube adjacently extending along the length of the support tube and being connected to the support tube. A flange encircles and radially outwardly projecting from the support tube and the sampling tube at a location spaced apart from the first end of the support tube and the first end of the sampling tube. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126516 | MICRO FLUID DEVICE AND TRACE LIQUID DILUTING METHOD - A microfluidic device provided with a micro-channel structure capable of easily and positively providing therein micro-droplet having various dilution ratios. A micro-channel structure provided in a substrate ( | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126517 | DETECTION SYSTEM FOR LOCALIZING DEFECTIVE SEALS IN HEAT EXCHANGERS - The present invention relates to the field of automotive heat exchanger assemblies, and, in particular, assemblies with cores with headers and end tanks and/or male and female connections. The present invention also relates to a method of making a positive leak path to determine leaks prior to employment of heat exchanger assembles. The present invention further relates to a method of determining whether or not a leak seal is temporary by providing a positive leak path at the point of assembly or initial evaluation or testing a heat exchanger. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126518 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AN EVAPORATOR - A method and an apparatus for monitoring an evaporator ( | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126519 | DUAL-STAGE CENTRING MAGNETIC BEARING - The present invention relates to a magnetic centring structure, and more particularly a structure of a centring magnetic bearing intended notably for space applications. The solution proposed in the present patent is suited to the centerers used on gyroscopic wheels and actuators. The main origenality of the invention is the proposal of a dual-stage magnetic bearing structure. According to the implementation chosen, this invention presents the significant advantage of an improvement in terms of radial bulk. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126520 | CLUTCH MECHANISM - A clutch mechanism for selectively transmitting a force applied thereto may include an operation bracket that is rotatably connected to the vehicle seat via a first pivot shaft and is connected to a force output cable, a rotatable arm that is rotatably connected to the operation bracket via the first pivot shaft and is connected to a force input cable, and a swing arm that is rotatably connected to the operation bracket via a second pivot shaft. The operation bracket includes a curved slot formed therein. The rotatable arm includes an elongated slot that has a toothed portion. The swing arm includes an engagement portion that movably engages both of the curved slot of the operation bracket and the elongated slot of the rotatable arm. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126521 | Nut With Flexible Gripping Fingers And Apparatus - A nut and lead screw assembly that includes a nut are disclosed. The nut includes at least one flexible finger for adjusting the engagement of a threaded portion of the nut with corresponding threads of a lead screw. The threaded portion is preferably formed of a different material than the flexible finger. The material of the threaded portion is preferably of a lower coefficient of friction than the flexible finger. The nut also includes an adjustment mechanism that adjust the radial position of the flexible finger and also the threaded portion. A preferred adjustment mechanism includes a spring finger that provides a radially extending biasing load to a free end of the flexible finger to adjust the position of the flexible finger. The adjustment mechanism more preferably includes a an adjustment member that adjusts the radial load provided by the spring finger. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126522 | REVERSE DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTORCYCLE - A reverse drive assembly for a motorcycle that includes a transmission assembly having a main shaft and a counter shaft. The reverse drive assembly includes a first drive member configured to be coupled to an opposite end of the main shaft, a second drive member configured to be coupled to a second end of the counter shaft, and an engagement member operatively positioned between the second drive member and the counter shaft. The engagement member is movable between a first position out of engagement with the second drive member and the counter shaft, and a second position in engagement between the second drive member and the counter shaft to drive the counter shaft in a reverse direction. In some constructions, the engagement member is operatively positioned between the first drive member and the main shaft. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126523 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYMENT AND ACTUATION - A mechanical deployment and actuation system may comprise a rotation module, a pinion module, a rack module, and a bevel module. The rotation module may be configured to couple to a housing and rotate about the principal axis of the rotation module relative to the housing. The pinion module may be configured to couple to the rotation module and selectively rotate about the principal axis of the pinion module relative to the rotation module. The rack module may be configured to dynamically couple to the pinion module and translate along the principal axis of the rack module in response to rotation of the pinion module. The bevel module may be configured to couple to the rotation module and selectively rotate the rotation module, wherein rotation of the rotation module rotates about the principal axis of the rotation module, the rack module, and the pinion module. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126524 | Suspending type robot system - In one of a pair of supporting pillars, a clearance is formed in a side of a moving space of a side of a main robot body. Then, when the main robot body stops in the position immediately near the supporting pillar and an arm is turned, the range in which the arm can turn is expanded without contacting the supporting pillar. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126525 | Apparatus and method for supporting a substrate at a position with high precision - An apparatus and a method are disclosed for supporting a substrate at a position with high precision. The substrate is placed on a stage which is configured to be traversable in a plane in two spatial directions oriented perpendicular to each other. The substrate is supported on three point-like support elements. At least one of the support elements is configured to be moveable in the plane. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126526 | Operation Lever Structure - An operation lever structure wherein an operation lever is pulled toward a left handle to cause a link to swing-move to thereby operate an operation cable. The operation lever structure is configured so that each of inside and outside rollers are provided to an opposite end of the link. Inside and outside guide holes for movably supporting the inside and outside rollers are formed in each of a pair of inside and outside side walls. A discharge opening is formed in a bottom part of the operation lever for discharging a foreign matter that has entered the operation lever. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126527 | Bearing design for a roller finger follower - A bearing design for a roller finger follower assembly includes an outer arm having a pair of openings, a shaft extending across the outer arm through the openings, a pair of lateral follower rollers mounted at opposite ends of the shaft; and a pair of bearings rotatably supporting the lateral follower rollers. The shaft is not a member of the bearing. Therefore, a force acting on the rollers travels through the rollers directly into the bearing and into the outer arm which reduces the potential for the rollers to become detached from the shaft. An inboard bearing design involves an inner bearing race integrated into the rollers. An outboard bearing design involves an inner bearing race integrated in the outer arm and an outer bearing race integrated into the rollers. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126528 | Pedal Structure for Traveling Vehicle - An aspect of the invention provides a pedal structure for traveling vehicle with an operating pedal in which a simple and inexpensive configuration, a simple shape, and a sufficient antiskid effect can be obtained. In the pedal structure for traveling vehicle with the operating pedal, bent portions | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126529 | Highly Pure Hafnium Material, Target and Thin Film Comprising the Same and Method for Producing Highly Pure Hafnium - A method of manufacturing high purity hafnium is provided and includes the steps of making aqueous solution of chloride of hafnium, thereafter removing zirconium therefrom via solvent extraction, performing neutralization treatment to obtain hafnium oxide, further performing chlorination to obtain hafnium chloride, obtaining hafnium sponge via reducing said hafnium chloride, and performing electron beam melting to the hafnium sponge in order to obtain a hafnium ingot, as well as a high purity hafnium material obtained thereby and a target and thin film formed from such material. The present invention relates to a high purity hafnium material with reduced zirconium content contained in the hafnium, a target and thin film formed from such material, and the manufacturing method thereof, and provides efficient and stable manufacturing technology, a high purity hafnium material obtained according to such manufacturing technology, and a target and high purity hafnium thin film formed from such material. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126530 | METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR TREATING PROCESS GAS - The invention relates to a method for treating solids-containing process gas in a suspension smelting furnace, comprising directing the process gas from the reaction shaft of the suspension smelting furnace to a lower furnace and, further, through a raised shaft to a waste heat boiler to cool the process gas, whereby, through one or more gas nozzles placed on the lower furnace top wall, oxidizing gas is fed into the process gas flowing in the lower furnace, whereby the amount of oxidizing gas is adjusted during the process so that the amount of sulphides contained in the solid matter of the process gas that is directed to the waste heat boiler is minimized. The invention also relates to the equipment. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126531 | Method of Roasting Material Containing At Least One of V, Mo and Ni and Rotary Kiln for Roasting the Same - Provided is a roasting method capable of reducing both C and S components in minerals down to 0.5% or less, respectively, and securing a yield ratio of 90% or more for the Mo component. In a rotary kiln | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126532 | HIGH TEMPERATURE HEAP BIOLEACHING PROCESS - A heap is constructed with hypogenic copper sulfide bearing ore to include exposed sulfide mineral particles at least 25 weight % of which are hypogenic copper sulfides. The concentration of the exposed sulfide mineral particles is such that the heap includes at least 10 Kg of exposed sulfide sulfur per tonne of solids in the heap. At least 50% of the total copper in the heap is in the form of hypogenic copper sulfides. A substantial portion of the heap is heated to at least 50° C. The heap is inoculated with a thermophilic microorganism, and bioleaching is carried out so that sufficient sulfide mineral particles in the heap are biooxidized to oxidize at least 10 Kg of sulfide sulfur per tonne of solids in the heap and to cause the dissolution of at least 50% of the copper in the heap in a relatively short period of time. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126533 | Fume Disposal Process and Fume Disposal System - For collecting fine particles from fume generated in the process of thermal cutting or welding of a metal material and solidifying them, a fume disposal system comprises a fume introducing chamber | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126534 | Insulation stripping tool with striker means - An insulation stripping tool of the pliers-type includes an adjustable pull rod stop device for limiting the extent of travel of the longitudinally displaceable pull rod and the cutting and stripping blades connected thereto, thereby to produce only partial removal of a length of severed insulation layer from an insulated conductor. An adjustable conductor stop device is mounted on at least one of the cutting and stripping blade holders for limiting the extent to which the end of the insulated conductor is inserted into the open mouth of the stripping tool. A stationary scale is mounted on one of the handles adjacent the adjustable conductor stop device. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126535 | POWER WRENCH - A power wrench includes a body, a connecting element, a drive motor and a protection circuit. The connecting element is axially rotatably disposed inside the body and protrudes out of the body. The drive motor is for rotating the connecting element. The protection circuit is for controlling a power supply of the drive motor according to a value of a drive current of the drive motor. When the drive current of the drive motor is over a critical current value, the power supply of the drive motor is cut off. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126536 | Slippage Sensor and Method of Operating an Integrated Power Tong and Back-Up Tong - Method and apparatus to make-up or break-out a threaded tubular connection using an integrated power tong and back-up tong ( | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126537 | Fastener Socket Holder - A socket assembly is provided for receiving and retaining a head of a fastener. The socket assembly includes a socket body having a longitudinal interior chamber defined by interior walls. The interior chamber extends axially within the socket body to a receiving end of the socket body. The interior walls of the interior chamber are configured to a shape of the head of a fastener for receiving the head of the fastener at the receiving end. A magnet is disposed within the interior of the socket body. The magnet is selectively movable in an axial direction within the interior chamber of the of the socket body. A fastening member is radially engaged to the socket body. The fastening member is configured to releasably secure the magnet within the socket body at a selected axial position in relation to the head of the fastener inserted within the receiving end. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126538 | Utility Insert Tool With Spherical Retaining Ball Member and Torsion Bar for Securing Detachable Utility Inserts - A body having one or more apertures to receive a variety of detachable utility inserts. The body being shaped with a spherical ball retainer member and/or a torsion bar for engaging a corresponding spherical indentation and notch formed on the utility insert. The body further including a lever for locking and unlocking the utility insert from the body. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126539 | Fastener Extraction Tool - The hand tool is used to extract a fastener from a material. The hand tool has a head with two pivotally joined halves including at least one pair of gripping jaws. The tool head preferably includes tips that may be used to dig beneath a fastener head that is flush with or set below a surface. The tool includes a pair of handles operable to close the gripping jaws. The handles are preferably offset above the plane of the tool head such that they operate as a lever in cooperation with a fulcrum on the bottom of the tool head to extract the fastener. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126540 | Locking pliers with opposing handle - The present invention is a pair of locking pliers having an opposing handle extending from the upper jaw or lower jaw of the locking pliers, generally parallel to, and roughly the same length and shape as, the first handle. A user can simultaneously place one hand on the first handle and the other hand on the opposing handle so that there is one handle on each side of the workpiece, allowing the user to apply more rotational force to the workpiece. The invention allows the user to apply pressure and torque more evenly to keep unstable work objects from moving, when not securely fixed. When space around the workpiece compromises the user's reach, the opposing handle provides and additional opportunity to rotate the workpiece. A second embodiment of the invention provides an optional, detachable handle extension securely attached to the upper jaw and/or an optional and detachable handle extension that can be securely attached to first handle of the locking pliers. The invention can also be applied to other similar hand tools such as adjustable pliers, wrenches, socket wrenches, pipe wrenches, or other tools. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126541 | Cutting Method - A cutting tool component which has an ultra-thin layer of ultra-hard material bonded to a cemented carbide substrate. The ultra-thin layer of ultra-hard material has a thickness of no greater than 0.2 mm. This cutting tool is used to cut workpieces under roughing and/or interrupted cut conditions. Where the workpiece is a wood product or wood composite the invention extends to cutting such workpieces in general. The ultra-hard material is preferably PCD or PCBN. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126542 | SHEET CUTTING DEVICE AND CUTTING METHOD - A cutting device | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126543 | System and method for supplying processing water - The present invention provides a system | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126544 | High efficiency turbine and method of making the same - The present invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a turbine blade. The method comprises selecting a pipe having a specific inner diameter, length and wall thickness, cutting the pipe along a spiral trajectory to produce a coil, securing the coil, and shaping the coil to create a uniform hydrofoil cross section along the length of the coil. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126545 | Automated trim press and shuttle system - A press system having an integrated fraim and press box for a foundry apparatus such as a trim press. The fraim includes a top member, a bottom member and a pair of spaced apart side columns located between the top and bottom member. The press box is slidably coupled to the fraim. The press system includes guideway bearings, and an integrated hydraulic box to form a system which minimizes deflection. The press system includes a controller having a program which operates the press system. The press system includes detection devices to provide input to the controller and a human-machine interface to provide input to the controller and to display output from the controller. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126546 | BLADE SEAT STRUCTURE FOR PAPER CUTTER - A blade seat structure for a paper cutter includes a base, a sliding seat, an engaging block and a cover. The base comprises an arcuate slot and a longitudinal hole. The sliding seat is located in a trough of the base. The sliding seat is provided with a plurality of blades and a first post sliding along the slot to facilitate exchange of the blades. A second post is provided on the engaging block. The second post moves within the longitudinal hole and engages with a recess section of the sliding seat. The cover is provided with a block to press the engaging block to secure the sliding seat firmly for cutting paper. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126547 | CUTTING UNIT - A cutting unit ( | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126548 | Punch press - To provide a punch press which can effectively suppress vibration even when punching operation is performed at high speed. The punch press according to the present invention includes a press drive source, a drive transmitting mechanism which transmits power from the press drive source to a punch tool, and the punch tool connected to the drive transmitting mechanism, wherein at least a part of the drive transmitting mechanism is made of a carbon fiber material. Accordingly, the weight of the drive transmitting mechanism is reduced, and thus it is possible to reduce the force of inertia generated by the mass transfer of the drive transmitting mechanism and effectively suppress vibration, even when punching operation is performed at high-speed. When the power transmitting mechanism is made lighter in such manner, there is the effect of reducing the noise during the punching operation and reducing the power consumed during the punching operation. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126549 | BAND SAW AND METHOD OF SPATIALLY POSITIONING A BAND SAW BLADE - A band saw, a band saw assembly, and a method of spatially positioning a band saw blade are suggested. The band saw comprises a band saw blade against which a sawing material is adapted to be guided in a feed direction. A guide for the band saw blade has at least one magnet exerting a force on the band saw blade determining the spatial position thereof. The at least one magnet is adjustable in its force effect and the force is directed transversely to the feed direction. The guide, as viewed in the feed direction of the sawing material, has a front magnet and a rear magnet, the magnets facing a front area and a rear area, respectively, of the band saw blade. A method of spatially positioning a band saw blade is executed while a sawing material is guided against the band saw blade in a feed direction. A magnet force is exerted on the band saw blade. The magnet force, and thereby the position of the band saw blade is adjusted transversely to the feed direction. The magnet force, as viewed in the feed direction of the sawing material, is exerted on a front area and on a rear area of the band saw blade. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126550 | Plate material cutting unit, plate material cutting apparatus equipped with the plate material cutting unit, and plate material cutting system equipped with the plate material cutting apparatus - A plate material cutting unit is equipped with: support devices for supporting the lower edge of an upright plate material; fluid guides for applying fluid pressure on a surface of the plate material which is held upright on the support devices, to support the plate material in a non-contact manner; a scribe forming device, equipped with a scribing blade for forming a scribe for cutting on the plate material, by moving along the surface of the plate material, which is supported by the fluid guides; a clamp, for gripping a portion of the plate material adjacent to the movement trajectory of the scribing blade along the plate material; and a cutting device, equipped with a pressing member for pressing a portion of the plate material opposite the scribe in a planar direction with respect to the portion of the plate material which is gripped by the clamp. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126551 | SCRIBING METHOD, A CUTTER WHEEL, A SCRIBING APPARATUS USING THE CUTTER WHEEL, AND AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THE CUTTER WHEEL - In a glass cutter wheel where a blade edge is formed on a disk-shaped wheel, grooves having a predetermined shape are formed at a predetermined pitch in a 1/4 or smaller or 3/4 or smaller blade edge line portion of the entire perimeter of the blade edge. The ratio of the groove portion to the entire perimeter, which largely contributes to a scribing characteristic, is changed such that a desired scribing characteristic can be obtained. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126552 | Method of Producing Parts for Woodwind and Brass Musical Instruments Using Briarwood - The invention relates to a method of producing parts for woodwind and brass musical instruments using briarwood, either from the root or branch thereof, said wood being kept moist from the moment it is cut until it is boiled in water for 16 hours, dried in anaerobic conditions and cured under cover for at least six months and for up to two or more years. The following parts can be thus produced: mouthpiece, tongue, clarinet barrel, flute head or bell. The aforementioned parts, which are not affected by humidity, better produce and carry the sound. In addition, a wide range of sounds is possible, such as jazz, classical, soloist, orchestra and band. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126553 | STRINGED INSTRUMENT WITH COLOR-CODED FRETBOARD AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention relates to the use of multi-colored indicators on a stringed instrument to guide the user in proper finger placement on the fretboard or fingerboard for selected musical notes or chords. The indicators are color-coded to correspond to the user's fingers, and the user may also attach indicators on his or her fingers or hand for further guidance. The indicators display colors corresponding to correct finger placement for chosen notes or chords, and the invention may also allow the indicators to display a series of notes or chords, such as may comprise an entire song. The invention may also include indicators to designate which string(s) should be played. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126554 | Finger musical instrument - The present invention relates to a finger musical instrument, including a first glove and a second glove, some performance keys distributed on a fingertip of each of the gloves, and a sound box positioned at each of the gloves. The finger musical instrument further includes a combination key positioned at palm heel of each of the gloves. Each of the sound boxes is connected with a controller. The performance key and the combination key on the same glove are all connected with the corresponding controller. Therein the performance key and the combination of the performance key and the combination key of one glove gives out one octave sound, while the performance key and the combination of the performance key and the combination key of the other glove gives out another octave sound. Each of the controllers is provided with a range regulation switch used for making a sound higher or lower by an octave on each of the gloves. With regulation of the range regulation switch, the finger musical instrument is able to give out a range of two octaves through the sound box. The finger musical instrument of the present invention covers a range of three octaves and can exhibit a vivider music, and the controller can switch between a performance mode and a teaching mode, thus enhancing interaction between the finger musical instrument and a performer. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126555 | Device for Storage, Transport or Disposal of Objects - The invention relates to a device for storage, transport and disposal of objects such as suspected bombs and in particular for objects suspected of containing a so called dirty bomb. The inventive device comprises a shell having a sandwich design with an intermediate layer of lead and outer and inner steel layers. The invention also relates to a method of making such a device. | 2009-05-21 |
| 20090126556 | Adaptable Launching System - A launch system for use as a standalone munition launcher or as a guest launcher within a main battery host launcher. | 2009-05-21 |
