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US08028754B2	System and method for producing a well using a gas Systems and methods for producing a well using a gas are disclosed herein. A compressed lift gas can be provided to a well to obtain a production stream. The production stream can be separated to obtain the product and a recycle gas stream. The recycle gas stream can be immediately recompressed for use as lift gas, or separated to form a lift gas stream, and a power stream containing natural gasses from the well. The lift gas stream is recycled for use as lift gas, while the power stream can be transported and/or collected for sale, recycled for use as lift gas, or consumed as power for the compressor, based on measurements obtained throughout the system, coupled with practical and economic variables. By supplementing or replacing generated lift gas and/or an external power source with natural gas from the well, the present systems and methods can become self-contained after start-up.
US08028752B2	Plug setting and retrieving apparatus This invention relates to apparatus for setting a plug in, or retrieving a plug from, a horizontal xmas tree. The apparatus comprises a housing with a throughbore adapted to be releasably connected at a first end to a horizontal xmas tree, the housing including an at least one axially moveable member which also includes an at least one radially moveable element and a tool deployable within the housing throughbore by an elongate support and adapted to be releasably connected to the plug. The tool has an outer surface portion profiled to releasably engage with an engagement surface the at least one radially moveable element whereby, in operation, engagement of the at least one radially moveable element with the tool outer surface portion permits the plug, connected to the tool, to be set in the horizontal xmas tree or retrieved from the horizontal xmas tree by axial movement of the at least one axially moveable member.
US08028739B2	Inserts with holes for damped products and methods of making and using the same One embodiment of the invention includes a frictional damping insert including a body constructed and arranged to be incorporated into a product and to form at least a portion of a frictional damping structure, the body including lines of weakness constructed and arranged to segment the body into separate sections upon exposure to a molten material.
US08028720B2	Valve block The invention relates to a valve block, in particular a hydraulic valve block, which comprises a basic body having a base area and a plurality of blind holes, in particular valve bores, and lamellae, having a plurality of valve actuating devices, in particular electromagnets, and having a plurality of connections, in particular hydraulic connections. The invention is distinguished by the fact that the basic body has an encircling sealing surface, running obliquely relative to the base area, for a protective hood, in particular an oil pan.
US08028716B2	Pressure-reducing valve An annular mating portion extends from a fastening surface of a fastening nut. The mating portion has an inner diameter set to be substantially equal to an outer diameter of the portion of a piston in which an accommodating groove is formed. In a state in which the mating portion is inserted into the accommodating groove, and an inner circumferential surface of the mating portion slides in contact with a circumferential wall of the accommodating groove, the fastening nut is mated with a threaded portion, and a lip seal is held between the mating portion and the accommodating groove. This fixes the lip seal to the piston.
US08028713B2	Underground water storage tank An underground water storage tank which rarely causes water leakage, and which largely increases an amount of water to be stored therein having an internal water storage sub-tank 11 provided by coating an assembly of water-bearing materials 12 obtained by combining multiple water-bearing materials 12 with one another with a first water-impermeable sheet 14; soil pressure absorption plates 26 provided outside the internal water storage sub-tank 11; and a second water-impermeable sheet 27 for coating the soil pressure absorption plates 26. The water-bearing materials are rigid pipes 12 made of resin and the assembly of the water-bearing materials is formed by mutually and parallel coupling the multiple rigid pipes 12 by pipe coupling means 13 in a state that the multiple rigid pipes 12 are vertically set and arranged at predetermined intervals therebetween in a horizontal direction.
US08028712B2	Diaphragm controlled bypass valve A diaphragm controlled bypass valve includes a diaphragm valve portion and a needle valve portion. The diaphragm valve portion regulates pressurized gas supplied from a pump to determine whether or not to open or close a needle valve. The needle valve portion includes an inlet port, an outlet port and a flow pathway defined between the inlet and outlet ports. A needle pin is disposed within the flow pathway and is coupled to a diaphragm positioned within the diaphragm valve portion. When the diaphragm is displaced in response to changes in pressure, the needle valve pin is likewise displaced which opens and closes the flow pathway. A second flowpath disposed in the needle valve portion communicates with the inlet port to redirect the supply of pressurized gas to a relief port.
US08028709B2	Photoresist dispenser with nozzle arrangement for cone-shaped spray A cleaning system which can be integrated into a coater track system for use in the production of semiconductor devices and methods for its use are provided. The cleaning system can include a series of nozzles having assorted configurations and features which provide uniform and efficient rinsing of excess material.
US08028707B2	Cosmetic applicator An apparatus for applying a cosmetic, such as mascara to eyelashes, includes a handle, a boss coupled to the handle, and a stem defining a longitudinal stem axis and having a first end coupled to the handle and a second end, wherein the stem first end comprises a stem extension defining a socket sized to rotatably engage the boss. The apparatus further comprises an applicator head coupled to the stem. An actuator is operatively coupled to the applicator head for moving the applicator head in a vibrational motion. The actuator comprises an electric motor having a rotating motor shaft and an eccentric weight coupled to the motor shaft. Rotation of the eccentric weight generates a vibratory force.
US08028695B2	Apparatus and system for reducing mechanical ventilator noise A sound dampening apparatus to be disposed in pneumatic connection with a respiratory support system. The respiratory support system may comprise a source of medical gas, a plurality of pneumatic connections and a patient interface. The sound dampening apparatus comprises an inlet, an outlet, and an outer case which forms a sound dampening chamber. As the medical gas flows through the sound dampening apparatus, the noise energy associated with the flow of medical gas is reduced.
US08028694B2	Systems and methods for providing trend analysis in a sedation and analgesia system The present invention includes a sedation and analgesia system capable of gathering data from a single monitor associated with a single patient parameter in a manner that diminishes the probability of false positive alarms responses due to data artifact. The invention also includes a monitoring system that is able to detect imminent adverse patient conditions, where such conditions may be detected before an adverse patient condition actually occurs. The invention further includes methods for incorporating trend analysis into a sedation and analgesia system.
US08028693B2	Breathable gas apparatus with humidifier A method of sealably locating a humidifier water tub in a humidifier base comprising positioning a rear surface of the humidifier water tub to abut a humidifier seal to form an air path from a flow generator outlet into an interior of the water tub, and pressing a humidifier lid of the humidifier to engage a surface of a tub lid of the humidifier water tub to form a sealed air path between an interior of the humidifier water tub and an air delivery conduit connector positioned on the humidifier lid.
US08028690B1	Fire pit A fire pit comprising a base assembly, the base assembly supported by a suspension assembly comprising a plurality of vertical supports, and a tower assembly disposed on a top surface of the base assembly, the tower assembly comprising a plurality of longitudinal apertures and configured to contain at least one solid fuel source. The plurality of longitudinal apertures are configured to release heat generated from the at least one solid fuel source in a substantially outward direction along at least substantially the entire length of the plurality of longitudinal apertures.
US08028689B2	Foldable charcoal starter Various embodiments of a collapsible charcoal starter are shown, described and claimed herein. In one embodiment, the charcoal starter includes six panels being hingedly interconnected to form a closed loop. The charcoal starter is configured to have an expanded position and a collapsed position, and can be moved therebetween without any disassembly of the charcoal starter. In the expanded position, the six panels form four walls or boundaries, whereby the walls define a volume for receiving charcoal briquettes. In the collapsed position, the six panels are oriented generally parallel. Moreover, four of the panels are sandwiched in between the two remaining panels. In this manner, the depth of the charcoal starter can be significantly reduced as compared to the expanded position, while the width is substantially the same in both the collapsed and expanded positions.
US08028684B1	Device and method of throwing objects A throwing device has a head for holding an object to be thrown on its distal end. Located near to the head is a catapulting mechanism that is used to further the distance. The catapulting mechanism comprises one or more catapulting devices. A plurality of these catapulting devices may be included thereon, and the flexibility of the spring-like member may be varied as required or desired. During the swing, the weight of the tennis ball and the head cause the spring-like member(s) to rearwardly flex. The user determines when to slow the swing of the head which causes one or more of the catapult devices to decelerate the head with the tennis ball therein wherein a hammer of the catapult device hits a stop and thereby transfers a significant degree of kinetic energy into the motion of the released ball to obtain the greater distance.
US08028677B2	Assembly and method for controlling an air intake runner An assembly for controlling an air intake runner of an air intake manifold. The assembly includes a cartridge including a plurality of compartments. Each of the compartments has a plurality of that are joined to define a central opening and an outer perimeter. Adjacent compartments are spaced apart to define a groove between each of the compartments. The assembly also includes bushing carriers that are configured to be snap-fit into one of the grooves of the cartridge. The assembly further includes bushings configured to rotatably fit within the central openings of the bushing carriers. Each of the bushings has an outer rim and an open center. Flaps including a slot and having a shape configured to substantially adjustably seal the central opening are also included and a shaft is included that extends through the slots of the flaps and the open centers of the bushings.
US08028674B2	Fuel processor apparatus and method There is disclosed a fuel nozzle, a pre-combustion fuel mixing device, and methods related to fuel processing. In an embodiment, a fuel nozzle includes at least one port for receiving fuel, a sidewall forming ports for introducing fuel into a pre-combustion chamber, and a plurality of conduits formed between the first end and the sidewall. In one embodiment, a method includes creating a gaseous, homogenous premixture of fuel and oxidizer in a first pre-combustion vortex chamber, which includes introducing fuel at an axis of the oxidizer vortex both axially and radially through an injector having a plurality of ports through a sidewall arranged in a plurality of rows substantially parallel to one another. In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a pre-combustion fuel mixing device having a housing with a first pre-combustion vortex chamber having a first compartment, a second compartment, and a third compartment.
US08028670B2	Structure for disposing oil filter in power unit for motorcycle A power unit includes a transmission mechanism installed in a crankcase with a clutch apparatus for connecting and disconnecting the transmission of power between a crankshaft and the transmission mechanism being installed in a clutch chamber. An oil filter is set between an oil pump driven by the power transmitted from the crankshaft and portions to be supplied with oil is attached to a clutch cover. The provided power unit guarantees a certain degree of freedom in design for the size of the inner diameter of the cylinder bore, the location of the timing transmission mechanism, and the like. A smaller size of the power unit along the axial direction of the crankshaft needs to be achieved. The oil filter is disposed between the axis of the crankshaft and the axis of the clutch apparatus and below the axis of the crankshaft and the axis of the clutch apparatus.
US08028666B2	Concentric camshaft with bearing sleeve and method of debris removal A camshaft may include a first shaft, a bearing sleeve member located on and fixed to the first shaft, and a first lobe member located on the first shaft and displaceable between first and second positions. The first lobe member may be axially offset relative to the bearing sleeve member when in the first position to allow for machining of an outer surface of the bearing sleeve member and removal of machining debris from the outer surface. The first lobe member may be axially aligned with and bearingly supported on the bearing sleeve member when in the second position.
US08028664B2	Device for generating the superheated steam The present invention relates to a device for generating superheated steam, comprising: a housing (10) having a cylindrical body and a combustion chamber with a hollow space portion formed in the cylindrical body, the housing having a discharge outlet (13) formed at a bottom end thereof so as to allow superheated steam to be discharged to the outside therethrough; a cover (14) mounted on a top end of the housing and having an injection inlet (12) formed at a top end thereof so as to allow steam to be injected into the housing 10 therethrough; a plurality of interval-maintaining means (20) horizontally stackingly arranged on top of one another in the combustion chamber of the housing in such a fashion that interval-maintaining means of even and odd number rows are alternately disposed and equidistantly spaced apart from one another, the interval-maintaining means of even and odd number rows having different outer diameters so as to define a fluid-communicating passageway (25) between the inner wall of the combustion chamber (11) and the interval-maintaining means (20); and a plurality of heating means (30) penetratingly mounted vertically in the plurality of interval-maintaining means (20) in such a fashion as to be arranged spaced apart from one another equidistantly at a peripheral portion of the interval-maintaining means so as to heat fluid passing through the fluid-communicating passageway (25).
US08028662B2	Method of training a dog to chew acceptable objects through scent marking and chemical composition thereof A positive-reinforced method of training a dog to chew or mouth only appropriate household items and chew toys. The method includes scent-training the dog (or puppy) to recognize a particular distinctive scent not normally found in nature as applied to an acceptable chewing object. The dog is introduced to the distinctive scent and encouraged to chew the marked acceptable chewing object. Each time the dog recognizes the scent, the dog is encouraged to chew the scented chewing object or some other acceptable chewing object marked with the distinctive scent and rewarded. The dog is tested with at least one unmarked object. The dog is trained once the dog can discriminate between the scent-marked object or objects and the unmarked object or objects. From there, the scent may be applied to other household items that are acceptable chewing/mouthing items (e.g., other chew toys). By absence of the scent, the dog recognizes that it cannot chew on unacceptable items (e.g., furniture, shoes). The scent may be applied to acceptable chewing/mouthing items in liquid form or as a gel. The scent is aromatic to dogs but not to people. The invention also includes the chemical composition of the scent used in the method training. The preferred chemical composition comprises of one part animal secretion, one part disparate animal secretion, and three parts aqueous solution.
US08028659B2	Self-cleaning litter box A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
US08028656B2	Milking devices The present invention relates to devices and components for milking apparatus, in particular to milk extracting devices. Especially it relates to components of such devices such as liners (20). The novel devices include a material, selected from the group consisting of thermo-plastic elastomers, as defined in ISO 18064, plasticized PVC, Vinyl TPE, the material exhibiting the following properties: a hardness between 25 shore A and 50 shore D; a Young's modulus between 0.1 MPa and 50 MPa; a tensile strength above 0.5 MPa; and a minimum elongation of 50% without breakage.
US08028654B2	Planar controlled zone microwave plasma system An apparatus and method for initiating a process gas plasma. A conductive plate having a plurality of conductive fingers is positioned in a microwave applicator. An arc forms between the conductive fingers to initiate the formation of a plasma. A transport mechanism may convey process materials through the plasma. A spray port may be provided to expel processed materials.
US08028653B2	System, method and apparatus for filament and support used in plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition for reducing carbon voids on media disks in disk drives A filament post used in plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition has an outer shell and an inner post. An electrical potential is applied only to the inner post to ensure that there is no impact on the plasma density and the carbon film properties. The inner post and the outer shell are electrically insulated by ceramic insulators, such that no electrical potential is applied to outer shell. The stress generated in the carbon film is directly related to the electrical potential of the surface to which the film is deposited. The carbon film deposited on the outer shell of the post is not highly stressed, which significantly reduces film delamination from the filament post surfaces.
US08028641B1	Convertible bench seat/platform for pontoon boats A convertible bench seat/platform that is pivotally connected to the deck of a pontoon boat and is movable between an inboard position adjacent to the boat side rail for use as a bench seat and an outboard position for use as a platform for fishing, sitting, diving and swimming or for search and rescue operations.
US08028638B2	Method of dynamic positioning of a vessel A method of dynamic positioning of a vessel (16, 32), wherein a positioning system controls at least one positioning machinery (18), and where two or more buoys (1), each comprising at least one positioning machinery (18), are coupled to the vessel (16, 32).
US08028633B2	Sewing machine capable of embroidery sewing A sewing machine capable of embroidery sewing includes a plurality types of embroidery frames which hold a workpiece cloth; a carriage that has the embroidery frame detachably attached thereto by sliding the embroidery frame in a predetermined direction; a frame moving unit that moves the carriage in two directions intersecting in a horizontal plane; a control unit that controls the frame moving unit; a detection that detects a type of embroidery frame attached to the carriage; an operation instructing portion that allows a user to instruct movement of the embroidery frame to a predetermined position suitable for attachment/detachment of the embroidery frame, the operation instructing portion outputting a movement instructing signal to the control unit when operated; and a validating unit that validates operation of the operation instructing portion provided that an attachment of a specific type of embroidery frame is detected by the detection mechanism.
US08028632B2	Prescision hoe opener with swing link between cylinder and shank A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly includes a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, a lost motion linkage, a hoe opener, and a packer wheel. The design provides improved seeding accuracy, by adjusting assembly components to and compensating for changes in terrain elevation.
US08028624B2	Rock-blasting cartridge and blasting method A blasting cartridge comprising an elongated sleeve extending along an axis A and having a first end and a second end; the first end has a first sleeve closure with an opening for holding a detonator; the second end has a second sleeve closure; a space is provided between the first sleeve closure and the second sleeve closure for holding a blasting explosive; wherein the second end is provided with a connector means for releasably connecting the second end of the cartridge with a first end of an adjacent cartridge and comprising a firing pin means for impinging upon a detonator in the first end of the adjacent cartridge when the blasting explosive is detonated by actuation of the detonator in the first end of the cartridge.
US08028621B2	Three-dimensional structures and methods of fabricating the same using a printing plate Methods of fabricating three-dimensional structures comprise: contacting a printing plate face with a suspension comprising particles to arrange the particles at predefined positions on the printing plate face, the predefined positions comprising a first position laterally adjacent to a second position; positioning the printing plate with the printing plate face turned toward a substrate and the first position aligned to a protrusion on the substrate; contacting the protrusion with a first layer of particles disposed at the first position of the printing plate to transfer the first layer of particles to a protrusion surface; moving the printing plate laterally to align the second position to the protrusion; and contacting the first layer of particles disposed on the protrusion surface with a second layer of particles disposed at the second position of the printing plate to transfer the second layer of particles to on top of the first layer of particles.
US08028615B2	Clamping device and a regulating device The invention relates to a clamping device for a rod which moves in an axial translatory or rotating manner. Said clamping device comprises a housing, a clamping sleeve which is axially fixed therein, a tensioning piston which can be displaced in the housing embodied as a cylinder, and a spring device for pre-tensioning the piston in the direction of the clamping sleeve in the locking state. Said spring device includes at least one helical plate spring which, in the event of a fracture, maintains the holding force and the dynamic course of the same. In one embodiment, the at least one helical plate spring is coaxially arranged in relation to the rod. In another embodiment, a plurality of helical plate springs are arranged on the circumference of the rod such that they are parallel with the axis thereof, for distribution of a pre-tensioning force acting on the spring device.
US08028614B2	Wobble plate compressor An object of the present invention is to provide a wobble plate compressor equipped with a mechanism for preventing the rotation of the wobble plate which is simply structured, producible at low cost, and does not cause heavy noise or vibration.A wobble plate compressor comprises a main shaft driven by a power source, a wobble plate driven by the main shaft to swing, a piston connected to the wobble plate by a connecting rod, and a cylinder bore extending parallel to the main shaft to accept the piston. The connecting rod is connected to the wobble plate by a ball joint, precession of the connecting rod is allowed when the piston moves reciprocally, and the outer circumferential surface of the piston is forced against the inner circumferential surface of the cylinder bore when the wobble plate is driven by the main shaft to rotate and the connecting rod is driven by the rotating wobble plate to swing beyond the range of the precession. Thus, rotation of the wobble plate is prevented.
US08028613B2	Valve system for drilling systems A valve system includes a load holding valve, a feed balancing valve, and a fast feed differential valve. The load holding valve may be in fluid communication with the load holding valve. The fast feed differential valve is configured to move between an engaged state and a disengaged state. In the engaged state the fast feed differential valve fluidly couples a ring side of a feed cylinder, the load holding valve, and a piston side of the feed cylinder to allow fluid to flow from the ring side to the piston side.
US08028610B2	Cutting link for a saw chain A cutting link (1) for a saw chain includes a base body (2) and a cutting tooth (3) mounted thereon and made of hard metal. The base body (2) has rivet openings (4) and a recess (6) is formed in the base body (2) for chip removal with the recess (6) being ahead of the cutting tooth (3) in running direction. A connecting leg (8) of the cutting tooth (3) is brought into surface contact laterally of the base body (2) and the cutting tooth (3) is firmly bonded to the base body (2) by brazing. The connecting leg (8) extends so far downwardly that a lower edge (13) thereof lies lower than the recess (6). The connecting leg (8) has an upwardly raised edge (15) in its rearward region opposite the neighboring rivet opening (4).
US08028604B2	Methods and systems for turning rotary components within rotary machines A method and apparatus of turning rotary components of a rotary machine having a brake disc includes providing a turning gear assembly. The turning gear assembly includes a gear plate, a pinion gear and a gear motor coupled to the pinion gear. The method also includes coupling the turning gear assembly within the rotary machine using the gear plate such that the pinion gear engages with the brake disc, detecting a motion of the rotary machine, and rotating the brake disc using the pinion gear based on the detected motion.
US08028602B2	Active vibrational damper A vibration damper and/or isolator for a rotating shaft is provided comprising a hub, an inertia element, a magneto-rheological elastic element interposed between the hub and the inertia element to non-rigidly couple the inertia element to the hub, and an electromagnet operable to produce a magnetic field across the elastic element when energized. The magneto-rheological elastic element, which may comprise a composite of magnetic-responsive particles dispersed within an elastic material, possesses a variable shear modulus that is dependent, at least in part, on the strength of a magnetic field applied to the elastic element.
US08028594B2	Nut with flexible gripping fingers and apparatus A nut and lead screw assembly that includes a nut are provided. 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.
US08028586B2	Load cell and system for measuring forces based on optical spectra shifts A load cell having an optical micro-resonator in a housing formed of high thermally conductive material. Upon application of a force to a surface of the housing, the micro-resonator is squeezed and changes in shape and refractive index, thereby changing the resonant frequency of the micro-resonator and causing a shift in the spectrum of wavelengths of light that is introduced to the micro-resonator. This shift in the spectrum of wavelengths is representative of the force applied to the housing of the load cell.
US08028585B2	Load indicating member with identifying element A load indicating member is provided with an identifying element which can be accessed and used to determine ultrasonic measurement parameters specific to the load indicating member to provide more precise and more reliable load measurements by compensating for differences resulting from manufacturing variations in individual load indicating members. The parameters specific to the load indicating member can be stored in coding applied to the load indicating member or in a database that can be accessed remotely, for example, using the Internet.
US08028582B2	Marker detection apparatus and marker detection method A marker detection apparatus detects a marker attached to a target sample from samples flowing in a sample flow, including: an electric field formation section that forms a quasi-electrostatic field in a path of the sample flow; and a detection section that detects, when the target sample labeled by the marker that is a particle made from a piezoelectric or electrostrictive substance of a unique vibration frequency gets into the quasi-electrostatic field, the vibration of the particle.
US08028570B2	Method for testing tires The invention relates to a method for testing tires, for measuring the radial and lateral forces which the tires of motor vehicles will exert on a road. According to the method, a load-application wheel is forced with a predetermined force against the tread of the tire which is filled with air, the tire rolling off on the load-application wheel. The test is carried out in both rotational directions of the tire. After the first test the rotational direction is changed and the second test is carried out. The method is characterized in that the force with which the load-application wheel is forced against the tread of the tire is reduced during change of the rotational direction.
US08028566B2	Dual sample cartridge and method for characterizing particles in liquid The present invention relates to an apparatus for characterizing particles suspended in a liquid, especially a self-contained disposable cartridge for single-use analysis, such as for single-use analysis of a small quantity of whole blood. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for characterizing particles in liquid and a device for sampling a small and accurate volume of liquid. The apparatus comprises a housing having a mixing chamber and a collection chamber separated by a wall containing an opening, a first bore in the outer surface of the housing for entrance of a liquid sample, a first cavity for receiving and holding a first liquid sample, and a second cavity for receiving and holding a second liquid sample.
US08028564B2	Oil migration system An apparatus and a system is provided that may be utilized to determine oil migration and oil displacement from a pre-oiled air filter. The present invention may also be utilized to determine if oil is displaced from the air filter onto a portion of the apparatus for visualization to a user. The present invention utilizes a demonstration apparatus having a system for forcing air through the oil subjected air filter thereby attempting to force displacement of the oil from the air filter. The apparatus utilizes a blowing means whereby the oil infused air filter is subject to higher than normal air flow and whereby the apparatus has a deflection portion whereby if oil is displaced from the air filter, it is deflected onto the deflection portion where it would be physically viewable to an observer present in the vicinity of the apparatus.
US08028558B2	Method and apparatus for forming of panels and similar parts The invention presents method and apparatus for forming of large thin panels and similar parts having integral stiffeners at one side of a board. The method includes progressive forming of preheated billets into sculptured dies of corresponding length and width by a forging die of substantially identical width and short length with slightly inclined and flat forging surfaces providing a smoothly convergent working zone, and a periodical transfer of the sculptured die into the working zone between successive strokes of the forging die. Control of the material flow is performed by selection of a ratio of the working zone length to the billet thickness, variable contact friction at both dies and application of additional compressive forces to the billet at ends of the working zone. For semi-continuous processing of very long parts, the sculptured die is composed by plurality of sectioned elements. Embodiments of the method are conditions of isothermal and super plastic forming of light alloys with sub-micron grained structures.
US08028547B2	Warp knitted fabric, method of manufacturing the same, and knit structure of warp knitted fabric A warp knitted fabric having the isotropy of strength. The warp knitted fabric is provided with a fabric weave and insertion yarn groups (14, 16). The insertion yarn group (14) comprises four yarns (Y4a-Y4d) of the same type. The insertion yarn group (16) comprises four yarns (Y5a-Y5d) of the same type. The yarns (Y4a-Y4d, Y5a-Y5d) are inserted into a warp-knitted fabric weave in the warp direction while being arranged parallel to each other at an interval of one wale in the weft direction. Each of the yarns (Y4a-Y4d, Y5a-Y5d) comprises a portion (14a) extending as a whole in the direction crossing the warp direction, a portion (14b) extending as a whole in the direction crossing the warp direction, and a portion (14c) extending as a whole in the direction extending along the warp direction and connecting the portions (14a, 14b) to each other. One of the yarns (Y4a-Y4d) is overlapped with a corresponding one of the yarns (Y5a-Y5d) when viewed from the thickness direction.
US08028531B2	Mitigating heat in an integrated circuit The present invention provides for a system and method for regulating and monitoring heat dissipation of an integrated circuit by employing a heat regulating device with a thermal structure net work assembly. Each thermal structure can act as a heat conducting pathway for inducing heat into and/or dissipating heat away from the integrated circuit, thus creating a more uniform temperature gradient across the semiconductor body.
US08028529B2	Low emissions gas turbine combustor A gas turbine combustor including: a primary combustion chamber; a secondary combustion chamber downstream of the primary combustion chamber; a venturi having a venturi throat; a transition piece; a cap assembly attached to the primary combustion chamber, and an external turbulator member in operable communication with the cap assembly, wherein the primary combustion chamber includes a mixing hole arrangement for improving homogeneity of an air and fuel mixture in the combustor; the venturi throat is disposed within a predetermined distance upstream from the downstream end of the primary combustion chamber; the transition piece is composed of a duct body, with a plurality of dilution holes formed in the duct body; and the external turbulator member includes a step positioned at the second end of the centerbody, the step defining a radial distance about the second end of the centerbody.
US08028527B2	System and method for converting moist air into water and power The present invention is directed to power generation systems and methods for converting naturally occurring moist air into power and water, enabling generation of power without carbon combustion and without the release of green-house gasses which usually accompany thermodynamic power generation. According to one embodiment, a compressor module is used to greatly compress enriched water vapor drawn from the surrounding moist air. The compressed water vapor is then condensed into output water by a working fluid, while the heated working fluid is used in a Rankine-cycle power generation loop to turn a turbine and thereby create transmittable electrical power.
US08028518B2	Sulfur purge control device for an internal combustion engine In a control device for an internal combustion engine provided with a NOX catalytic converter in an exhaust passage thereof, the progress of sulfur purging is computed from the consumption of reducing agent contained in the exhaust gas in the NOX catalytic converter. This computation may be based on the air fuel ratio of exhaust gas upstream of the NOX catalytic converter and the estimated consumption of the reducing agent contained in the exhaust gas or on the difference between the air fuel ratios of exhaust gas upstream and downstream of the NOX catalytic converter. In either case, the accuracy can be improved by taking into account the space velocity of the exhaust gas.
US08028517B2	Exhaust gas purification device for an engine According to the invention, an exhaust gas purification device for an engine is provided. The device comprises: a plurality of cylinders, the cylinders being divided into at least two cylinder groups; exhaust branch pipes connected to the cylinder groups at their upstream ends, respectively; a common exhaust pipe connected to the downstream ends of the exhaust branch pipes; and a NOx catalyst positioned in the common exhaust pipe. When a sulfate contamination regeneration process for regenerating the sulfate contamination of the NOx catalyst is performed by controlling the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gas discharged from one of the cylinder groups to a rich air-fuel ratio and controlling the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gas discharged from the other cylinder group to a lean air-fuel ratio and a purge gas including fuel vapor is purged into an intake pipe, one of the amount of purge gas and the ratio of the amount of purge gas relative to an amount of fresh air flowing through the intake pipe is controlled on the basis of the concentration of fuel vapor in the purge gas.
US08028502B2	Flexible pouch and method of forming a flexible pouch A method of forming and filling the pouch includes the steps of forming each panel and joining two panels by sealing together the side edges and lower edge. The method also includes the steps of opening the pouch and filling the pouch with the product. The method further includes the steps of closing the filled pouch by forming a first closing seal extending along an upper edge of the pouch a predetermined length from the upper edge, such that there is no dead space inside the pouch between the product and the first closing seal, and forming a second seal between the first closing seal and the upper edge thereby trapping the product between the first closing seal and the second closing seal, and finishing the pouch.
US08028490B2	Rebar chair A polymeric chair having a rebar cradle and legs of a T-shaped or U-shaped cross-section diverging downwardly from the cradle. The outer surface portions of the legs define segments of a cone. Inwardly extending web portions reinforce the legs. Feet at the distal ends of the legs are disposed to the inside of the outer surface portions. A flat sand plate for the chair has radially extending slots formed therethrough which are proportioned for snug engagement with side surfaces of the feet. The slots are elongate to accommodate different sized chairs having feet spaced at varying radial dimensions. The web portions taper to optimize their reinforcing function and conserve material. In one embodiment, a ring is formed integrally with the legs intermediate the table and the distal ends of the legs. The chair is of a unitary construction and may have an integrally formed strap for extension over the cradle to secure a rebar in place.
US08028473B2	Electro-optical devices using dynamic reconfiguration of effective electrode structures Variable liquid crystal devices for controlling the propagation of light through a liquid crystal layer use a frequency dependent material to dynamically reconfigure effective electrode structures in the device. The frequency of a drive signal that generates an electric field in the device may be varied, and the frequency dependent material has different charge mobilities for the different frequencies. At a low charge mobility, the frequency dependent material has little effect on the existing electrode structures. However, at a high charge mobility, the frequency dependent material appears as an extension of the fixed electrodes, and may be used to change the effective electrode structure and, thereby, the spatial profile of the electric field. This, in turn, changes the optical properties of the liquid crystal, thus allowing the optical device to be frequency controllable.
US08028457B2	Folding stack plate for foregrips Adapter devices, apparatus, systems and methods of allowing a firearm to be supported by a foldable fore grip/gun handle. The fore grip gun handle can have bipod type legs that can be extendable from the handle. The fore grip handle can be just a vertical extension. The adapter can allow for the fore grip/gun handle to move from a fold back position along the bottom of the firearm so that the firearm can be easily carried, and the adapter to can allow for the handle to move down to a vertical support position beneath the firearm when the firearm is to be used. The adapter can also support a light in both a folded position and in a downwardly extended position, where light can be aimed forward, rearward to the side and/or pointed down from the firearm. The adapter can allow for a dual functioning component that can be either or both a fore grip and/or a light source.
US08028456B2	Detachable visual augmentation device (VAD) mounting bracket for firearms and optical devices Various detachable firearm mounting bracket device embodiments are provided. According to an embodiment, a detachable mounting bracket is adapted to allow users of various weapons platforms and field optical devices to rapidly and securely attach visual augmentation devices to a firearm. A detachable mounting bracket can comprise a housing to attach to a firearm stock, a clamping mechanism to secure the housing to a firearm, and a rail interface adapted to receive a visual augmentation device. The detachable mounting bracket device can be attached to a firearm with a clamp, screw closure, and a vertical interlock clamp. After the detachable mounting bracket is attached to a firearm, a user can easily and rapidly secure a visual augmentation device to the rail interface. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.
US08028452B2	Enhanced patch panel indicia system An enhanced patch panel indicia system includes a cover to receive a backing as the primary indicia receiver and to receive labels as auxiliary indicia receivers. The indicia system further includes an enhanced patch panel with a front face. The cover can include clip members to allow the cover to be snap-fitted onto the front face of the patch panel with the cover in juxtaposition with the front face, and in some implementations, the backing positioned therebetween.
US08028450B2	Recipient verification systems and methods of use including recipient identification A recipient verification system including a band and a label strip. The band includes a base, a trailing shield segment, and a strap. The band defines a band identification portion displaying a band identifier, as well as opposing passages. The trailing shield segment is disposed over the identification portion. The strap extends from the base and terminates at a tail end. The label strip extends from the base and includes at least one removable label displaying the predetermined band identifier. In an initial state, the strap is free of the band identification portion. In the worn state, the strap is wrapped about a wearer's appendage, with the tail end passing through at least one of the passages and a section of the strap maintained along the identification portion. The predetermined band identifier displayed on the identification portion is visible through the trailing shield segment in the worn state.
US08028448B2	Portable sign for real estate and small businesses A portable sign includes a light weight post and an arm that is pivotally attached by a hinge to an upper portion of the post and can be locked orthogonal to the post. The hinge enables the sign to be collapsed, such that the arm folds against the post, to facilitate storage and transport. In one embodiment, the post includes a shaft configured to be driven into the ground using a rotary drive tool. The shaft includes a head configured to engage the tool, which provides the motive force required to drive the lower portion of the post into the ground. Some exemplary embodiments employ a base configured to surround the lower portion of the post. The base can serve several functions, including providing support for the post, providing a container for flowers, and providing space for additional signage.
US08028446B2	Color coded beverage cap collection with permanent passive indicia indicating beverage bottle user identities A collection of beverage bottles includes respective color-coded beverage caps. The beverage caps have permanent passive non-verbal indicia indicating the identity of the user of an unencumbered beverage bottle without tangible surface-interfering customized or temporary identifiers, such as tangible surface interfering elements, including stick-on labels, customized beverage can lids, or modified surfaces of beverage containers. The color-coded bottle caps are used as the actual caps for conventional beverage bottles. The color-coded caps do not add cumulative indicia to the bottle caps, in additional to pre-existing indicia, such as brand name logos, on the bottle caps.
US08028445B2	Supports and signs A support assembly for attachment to a substrate, the assembly having a first part comprising a rebated surface to which a sign is securable and a second part having a peripheral wall sized and dimensioned to bound the first part and a continuous facing wall joined to or contiguous with said peripheral wall, the two parts being securable together whereby said continuous facing wall overlies at least part of a peripheral portion of the rebated surface of said first part.
US08028442B2	Athletics shoe The application relates to a sole (20) for footwear (10) which has a toe part (70) being made of a substantially inflexible material, a ball part (80) being made of a flexible material, and an instep-heel part (90) being made of a substantially inflexible material. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the substantially inflexible material is carbon fiber in a thermoplastic epoxy resin and the flexible material of an aramide fiber in a thermoplastic epoxy resin. The application also teaches a shoe made with this sole and a method for the manufacture of the shoe.
US08028435B2	Cutting tool adjustment system A cutting tool adjustment system comprising a body in the form of a cartridge (10) adjustably carrying a cutting tool (10a), adjustment means (17; 23; 29; 39) mechanically adjustably engageable with the body for positionally adjusting a cutting edge of the cutting tool (10a), and means (19, 20; 30, 31; 34, 35) electronically engageable with the body aid including power supply means for powering display means (21; 28; 36) for indicating the adjustment of the cutting edge position.
US08028426B1	Collision tool A tool which has an easily identifiable marker for each tire on a vehicle. The tool will trace the path of each tire and allow an investigator to accurately produce a drawing to recreate the path of vehicles involved in accidents.
US08028418B2	Hair cutting device In a hair cutting device, a head portion is connected such that the head portion can laterally tilt and vertically move. The head portion is stably supported in a front-rear direction, connected to an upper portion of a main body grip portion, and resiliently biased upward. An upper end of the main body grip portion is formed with an opened space into which a lower portion of the head portion is inserted. Front and back surfaces of the head portion have a pair of left and right shaft portions which are connected to an inner surface of the opened space such that the shaft portions can turn and vertically move and come into slide contact with the inner surface of the opened space. A contact portion which is provided lower than the pair of shaft portions comes into slide contact with the inner surface of the opened space.
US08028413B2	Method of making yttria-stabilized zirconia ring Various embodiments of the invention relate to a method for making an article of jewelry, the method may comprise, but is not limited to, mixing zirconia and a binder to form a mixture, heating the mixture, applying a pressure to the mixture to place the mixture in a mold to form a molded body, and applying heat to the molded body in a controlled atmosphere to at least partially remove the binder from the molded body. The method may further comprise forming at least one hole extending completely through the molded body, the at least one hole for inserting at least one stone setting or a housing for the stone setting.
US08028409B2	Method of fabricating planar spring clearance seal compressors In accordance with the method, a gas bearing is energized to center the piston in the cylinder prior to rigidly attaching the planar spring or springs between the piston and the compressor frame. This automatically and very accurately centers the piston in the cylinder to provide the added stiffness of a planar spring and gas bearing in an easily manufactured configuration. Various exemplary embodiments are disclosed, including embodiments having the piston cantilevered from one end using a single or multiple springs, an embodiment having a spring on each end of the piston, a double piston embodiment and embodiments using and not using the gas bearing during operation of the compressors.
US08028408B2	Method of manufacturing a wiring module A wiring module that can be installed in an electrical junction box and can receive a removable electrical outlet module, a removable electrical switch module, or other types of electrical functional modules. The wiring module and the removable electrical outlet and switch modules may include connectors having a mechanical portion and an electrical portion. The electrical connector portions may be configured so as not to be exposed to user contact when the mechanical connector portions are at least partially engaged.
US08028404B2	Multi-function module An embodiment is a method and apparatus to provide a multi-function module. A circuit board has a form factor and a connector edge corresponding to a first interface standard. The connector edge includes first and second groups of pin-outs that are mapped to pin-out assignments compatible with the first interface standard and a second interface standard, respectively. A first interface is provided on the circuit board for a first set of devices connected to the first group of pin-outs to operate according to the first interface standard. A second interface is provided on the circuit board for a second set of devices connected to the second group of pin-outs to operate according to the second interface standard.
US08028403B2	Method for forming laminated multiple substrates The present invention provides a number of techniques for laminating and interconnecting multiple substrates to form a multilayer package or other circuit component. A solder bump may be formed on the conductive pad of at least one of two or more substrates. The solder bump preferably is formed from an application of solder paste to the conductive pad(s). Adhesive films may be positioned between the surfaces of the substrates having the conductive pads, where the adhesive films include apertures located substantially over the conductive pads such that the conductive pads and/or solder bumps confront each other through the aperture. The two or more substrates then may be pressed together to mechanically bond the two or more substrates via the adhesive films. The solder bump(s) may be reflowed during or after the lamination to create a solder segment that provides an electrical connection between the conductive pads through the aperture in the adhesive films.
US08028402B2	Connection board, and multi-layer wiring board, substrate for semiconductor package and semiconductor package using connection board, and manufacturing method thereof Disclosed is a manufacturing method of a multi-layer wiring board, which method includes: preparing connection boards, the connection boards having respectively an insulating resin composition layer, a connection conductor formed so as to pass through the insulating resin composition layer and a conductor circuit formed on the insulating resin composition layer and connected to the connection conductor; aligning the connection boards; and laminating the aligned connection boards by heating and pressing, so that the connection conductors, or the connection conductor and the conductor circuit, are conductively connected with each other, and the connection boards are mechanically connected with each other by the insulating resin composition layer. The connection boards are formed by specified processing, including use of a three-layer composite metallic layer.
US08028398B2	Method for winding brushless DC motors A method of making a wound field for a brushless direct current motor, direct current generator, alternating current motor or alternating current generator, includes providing a base mold and a press mold. Next, a number of phases is determined. At least one strand of conductive material per phase is formed between the base mold and press mold into a conductive coil that has a shape that indicates the number of poles required. Each conductive coil is inserted into the stator core, and the stator core is installed into one of a brushless direct current motor, direct current generator, alternating current motor or alternating current generator.
US08028397B2	Method of making a frame package array device The present invention uses a frame with one or more axial ribs extending from a spine onto which two or more discrete two-terminal electronic components, such as capacitors, resistors, or inductors, can be attached. The function of the frame is to align and space the electronic components in a single device or array that allows the two-terminals of each component to be separately contacted or soldered to a PC board during final assembly into a circuit. The frame may use friction or a bonding agent to hold the components to the frame. Additionally, the base of the frame forms a single surface for the pick and place equipment used in circuit board assembly. The frame and any bonding agent must be capable of sustaining high temperature soldering operations to form electrical contacts in the circuit assembly operation.
US08028392B2	Method of joining and disjoining fluid passages A quick to connect and quick to disconnect fluid coupling has a clip, a male portion having an annular groove adapted to receive the clip, a female portion, and a sealing element. The female portion has a dual function frustoconical portion adapted to compress the sealing element during joinder of the male portion with the female portion as well as to compress the clip into the annular groove in preparation of separating the male portion from the female portion. Further, a sleeve with a shoulder is slideably placed about the male portion which has a debris barrier and adapted to capture the clip compressed within the annular groove sleeve by wedging the shoulder apart from said debris barrier.
US08028387B2	System for supporting and cutting suture thread to create tissue retainers thereon A system for manufacturing self-retaining suture includes means for supporting the suture during cutting of retainers which protrude from the suture at multiple angles. The system includes an anvil having a channel configured to support a suture during cutting of a retainer at a first angular position while providing for non-interference between the anvil and retainers previously cut on the suture at one or more angular positions different than the first angular position. In embodiments the channel is provided with notches which receive previously-formed retainers during creation of subsequent retainers. The system thereby provides for rotating the suture and supporting the suture with the anvil without interference with previously-formed retainers.
US08028368B2	Windshield wiper A windscreen wiper has a rubber blade, an beam being mounted on the rubber blade, multiple clips being mounted respectively through the beam, multiple spoilers being mounted on the beam, two end caps being mounted respectively on the spoiler and around the ends of the beam and the rubber blade and a connector assembly being mounted securely on the beam and between two adjacent spoilers. The beam that is held firmly on the rubber blade, and the clips hold the beam stably on the rubber blade. Therefore, the rubber blade is connected firmly to other components of the windscreen wiper, will not deform or deteriorate easily and has improved life span.
US08028367B2	Vehicle wiper apparatus A vehicle wiper apparatus for wiping a windshield glass with a wiper blade includes drive means for reciprocating the wiper blade in an arcuate wiping area, and a first washer fluid spray means, provided on the drive means, for spraying a washer fluid. The first washer fluid spray means sprays the washer fluid onto a area in an upward wiping direction of the wiper blade when the wiper blade is located near its stop position, and sprays the washer fluid onto a area in a downward wiping direction of the wiper blade when the wiper blade is located near its inversion position.
US08028363B2	Foam spring mattress using a foam containment facility An aspect of the present invention relates to a method and system of receiving information of a user's support facility comfort requirements; using a software application to determine a proper support facility firmness configuration to match the user's requirement; selecting foam springs with the proper user required firmness as determined by the software application; and configuring the selected foam springs within the support facility to match the user's firmness requirements.
US08028362B1	Toe protecting bed frame accessory The toe protecting bed frame accessory includes an angled brace formed of two sides that meet at a spine to form a right angle therein. The two sides each have curved steps that descend from a top corner at the spine down to the floor at opposing ends. The accessory features a plurality of adjustable straps that enable the accessory to be secured about different corners of a bed frame. The sides of the accessory are filled with a soft material that prevents painful foot and toe jams when kicked against the bed frame. The sides of the accessory are upholstered in a fabric that matches a bedspread or window treatment within the same room.
US08028358B2	System and method for storing an accessory part in a play yard A system for facilitating the storage of an accessory part such as a changer station, bassinet or canopy includes a play yard, and an accessory kit that can be detachably or permanently secured on the play yard. The play yard comprises a frame structure having a plurality of side rail assemblies. The accessory kit comprises a foldable accessory part and a storage pocket that can be secured with one upper rim of the play yard. The accessory part can be folded into a compact form that fits in the storage pocket. When the user wishes to use the accessory part, the user can pull out and unfold the accessory part, and then fasten the accessory part on opposite sides of the play yard for adequate support. The ability to stow the accessory part in a compact manner in the play yard facilitates portability of the accessory part and play yard.
US08028356B2	Water controlling valve A water controlling valve includes an outer sheet, an end cap and a control valve group. The control valve group is disposed between a flowing bore in the outer sheet and a water bore in the end cap. The water controlling valve is connected with the outlet of a water tube. When the control valve group is pushed upwards, the water bore in the end cap and the flowing bore in the outer sheet are closed in a predetermined sequence, then the water in the tube will not flow out. When the control valve group is pushed downwards, the flowing bore in the outer sheet and the water bore in the end cap are opened, then the water will flow out. When the water is stopped, the occurring positive or negative pressure wave is lowered, and then the vibration and the raspy noise will be avoided.
US08028345B2	Tennis garment with ball sleeves A tennis garment of fabric material and sewn construction has a front panel sewn to a rear panel with a waistband encircling the garment. A ball securing sleeve is aligned with, and joined to, the rear waistband portion at left, central, and right mutual locations, thereby establishing two ball securing sleeves into which a tennis ball may be inserted from above or below the sleeve. Once inserted, the ball is held in place by opposing upper and lower elastic bands within upper and lower hems of the sleeves. When desired, the ball may be withdrawn from the sleeves by upward or downward movement relative to the sleeves.

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