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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20050132859 | Electromotive hole puncher This invention discloses an electromotive hole puncher, comprising: a base; at least one actuatable driving device affixed to a predetermined position on the base, the actuatable driving devices each being selectively locked to a first position or a second position; a p... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132860 | Traversing circular saw A traversing circular saw device having a saw blade assembly mounted onto a cradle which can receive a number of logs to be cut into sections. The saw blade assembly includes a circular saw blade mounted onto an extension arm which is contained within an arm sleeve. The... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132861 | Apparatus for forming die cuts A die cutting apparatus for forming die cuts from paper and other materials includes a plastic base defining at least one channel therein for receiving at least one blade. The blade has a desired shape to provide a cutting edge with a predetermined contour to substantia... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132862 | Motor driven link press The present invention provides a motor driven link press which enables working with a heavy press load and also enables a working cycle time to be improved even when a motor with a relatively low output power is used and which can be properly controlled easily. A motor ... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132863 | Horizontal meat slicer with bandsaw blade A horizontal meat slicer includes a frame and a lower conveyor belt having forward and rearward ends, the lower conveyor belt operative to receive a meat product thereon and transport it into and through the device. An upper pressing conveyor belt includes forward and r... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132864 | Horizontal meat slicer with butterfly blade A horizontal meat slicer includes a frame and a lower conveyor belt having forward and rearward ends, the lower conveyor belt operative to receive a meat product thereon and transport it into and through the device. An upper pressing conveyor belt includes forward and r... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132865 | Cutting system with enhanced cutting blade depth control The cutting system includes an X-Y axis carrier system for transporting the blade control mechanism. The support frame holds the item to be cut, which may be a mat board. The blade control mechanism includes a hollow shaft blade cutting direction motor with a hollow sha... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132866 | Musical instrument having exchangeable components A musical instrument having exchangeable components. The musical instrument may include a core portion providing a foundation for the musical instrument and a body portion removably attached to the core portion. Exchanging a body portion for another portion may alter th... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132867 | Steel wire and manufacturing method therefor A steel wire (e.g., a piano wire) for use in a stringed musical instrument is designed to have a specific chemical composition in which phosphorus content ranges from 0.015 weight percent to 0.050 weight percent, wherein the total decarburized layer depth of a decarburi... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132868 | Microtuner for stringed musical instruments The invention is a microtuner, for stringed musical instruments with a headstock and individual strings, that includes a roller cam assembly which receives an individual string, and a tuner assembly, which receives the individual string from the roller cam assembly and ... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132869 | Electronic musical apparatus and server computer An electronic musical apparatus M1 transmits apparatus ID information and a common page access signal to a server computer SC. The server computer SC receives the signal and apparatus ID information. On the basis of the apparatus ID information, the server comput... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132870 | Time-scale modification of music signals based on polyphase filterbanks and constrained time-domain processing A time scale modification method employs separate bands obtained through an analysis polyphase filter bank with separate time-scale modification processing for the bands. The outputs are combined using a synthesis filter bank. Some constraints are imposed on the time-sc... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132871 | Performance operator control apparatus A performance operator control apparatus adapted to a player piano comprises a motion control unit and a key drive unit comprising a plurality of key I/O control ICs in connection with keys of a keyboard, which are driven by solenoids so as to realize automatic performa... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132872 | Inter-locking barrel system An improved barrel configuration for use in combination with a gas or air powered gun that fire paintballs. The interlocking barrel system provides the player with greater mobility and versatility without the purchase of separate barrels. This system can be used in comb... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132873 | Method of connecting rigid bodies and rigid body A method for constructing a rigid structure, such as a bullet-resistant structure, includes the provision of a first panel having an opening. A second panel is provided and has a tab extending therefrom. The tab of the second panel is inserted into the opening of the fi... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132874 | Method for positioning a body along continuous-range inclination and rotation angles In a system for controlling the inclination angle and rotation angle of a body, a rotary actuator is coupled to a base. A pivot actuator is coupled to an output shaft of the rotary actuator. The rotary actuator controls the angular position of the pivot actuator. A disp... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132875 | Locked automatic and semi-automatic firearms Locked automatic and semi-automatic firearms are disclosed. A disclosed firearm includes a barrel; a lock head that is lockable relative to the barrel; and a lock mount that is moveable relative to the lock head. The disclosed firearm further includes a spring coupling ... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132876 | Position control device for a hydraulic actuator and interface plate for a servovalve implementing such a device The invention relates to a position control device for a hydraulic actuator, such device comprising a hydraulic circuit comprising a pump supplying the two chambers of the actuator from a hydraulic tank or reserve by means of a servovalve, each outlet of the servovalve ... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132877 | Redundant flow control for hydraulic actuator systems Two or more flow control valves may be used to provide redundant flow control for a hydraulic actuator or servoactuator. The flow control valves include a sleeve, a bypass control spool, and a primary control spool. Under normal operating conditions, each bypass control... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132878 | Mount for cylinder position sensor A method and apparatus for determining the position of a rod member of a cylinder assembly are provided. The cylinder assembly may include a cylinder body, a gland member, a sensor mount, a rod member, and a position sensor attached to the sensor mount. The cylinder bod... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132879 | Piston pump useful for aerosol generation A piston pump delivers precise and repeatable volumes of a fluid from a reservoir to a downstream component, and includes a piston that is rotatably and reciprocally mounted within a cylinder. The outer periphery of the piston forms an interference fit with the inner pe... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132880 | Method and apparatus for removing particulate and vapor phase contaminants from a gas stream The present invention provides methods for removing particulate and a vapor phase contaminant from a gas stream comprising, in one embodiment, directing a gas stream comprising fly ash and a vapor phase contaminant into a particulate collection device, wherein the parti... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132881 | Indexing rotary dual valve for pressure swing adsorption systems The present invention relates to a PSA system using an indexing rotary dual valve regulating a stepping mode of operation that controls a variable bed inlet feed flow rate, controllable pressure between feed lines in different beds of the PSA system and varied output fl... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132882 | Gas generator A gas generator is provided in which the filter life is prolonged and the pressure regulating valve is thereby protected for a prolonged periods. The gas generator is intended for electrolyzing an electrolyte in an electrolytic cell to generate a gas or gases and compri... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132883 | Acid gas scrubbing apparatus and method An acid gas scrubbing apparatus and method brings a gas, to be scrubbed, containing carbon dioxide into contact with a gas scrubbing liquid containing alkaline agent and cooled, and acid gases in the gas are removed. A gas scrubber removes acid gases in a gas, to be scr... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132884 | Generation of elevated pressure gas mixtures by absorption and stripping Method of making a product gas mixture comprising providing a first gas mixture, contacting the first gas mixture with a lean absorber liquid at a first pressure and absorbing a portion of the first gas mixture in the lean absorber liquid to provide a rich absorber liqu... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132885 | EMI air filter The present invention provides electromagnetic interference filters and gaskets. In exemplary embodiments, the filters and gaskets are made from conductively coated reticulated foam having a pore density varying from 10 to 40 pores per inch (PPI). The filters can be use... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132886 | Air filter for removing particulate matter and volatile organic compounds The present invention relates to an air filter for removing contaminants from air. Such a filter is useful in removing particulate matter, as well as volatile organic compounds (VOC's). In particular, the air filter of the present invention includes a reticulated foam s... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132887 | Expandable desiccant element An expandable desiccant element for removal of moisture from an air stream. Such expandable desiccant element includes at least one first expandable containment section capable of expanding a first predetermined amount, at least one second expandable containment section... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132888 | Fuel tank venting system and an additional filter element therefor Described is an additional filter element for a filter apparatus for reducing emissions from a motor vehicle tank venting system. The additional filter element is connected to a main activated carbon filter and has adsorbents which, to achieve a high working capacity, i... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132889 | Method and kit for use with standard pipe couplings to construct a de-aerator A kit for constructing a de-aerator for a fluid distribution system includes a gas concentrator adapted to be received in chamber of a T-coupling provided with the kit. A cap is provided that closes a cap connector integrally formed with the T-coupling. The cap supports... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132890 | Calibrated handheld espresso tamper An espresso tamper including a force calibration means is disclosed. The tamper is optimally handheld. Upon force of a desired magnitude being applied by a user, at least one discrete signal, such as an audible, visual, tactile or electrical signal is emitted. The tampe... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132891 | Cabinet design of filter holder for pressurized coffee machines This invention provides a brewing head unit of a coffee machine for inserting and locking the filter and the filter holder into the brewing head of a coffee machine. The filter and the filter holder can be inserted into the coffee machine visually. This invention furthe... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132892 | System and method for brewing beverages with an anti-splashover enhancement Systems and methods for brewing beverages in accordance with the present invention can adjust a degree of infusion in a brewed beverage. One such assembly comprises a brewing chamber adapted to hold a filter having an intake duct for receiving fluid for brewing. The int... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132893 | Process for single-stage heat treatment and grinding of coffee beans A single-stage process for drying, roasting, and grinding of green coffee beans in a single unit operation in a continuous manner. Heat-treated and ground coffee beans having savory flavor and aroma are achieved in a unique process described herein that combines all the... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132894 | Pressure-cooking appliance having a single control member for decompression and for locking/unlocking The invention relates to an appliance for cooking food under pressure, the appliance comprising: a bowl and a lid;
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| 20050132895 | Pressure-cooking appliance provided with an excess pressure safety device, and a gasket for said appliance An appliance for cooking under pressure comprises a lid and a bowl having a side wall, said lid and side wall defining an interstitial space presenting an initial cross section of predetermined initial radial dimension for receiving an annular sealing gasket. The bowl, ... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132896 | Pressure-cooking appliance including opening safety means The invention relates to an appliance for cooking under pressure, the appliance comprising: a bowl and a lid; and opening safety means suitable for going between a neutral position, in which they allow the lid to be unlocked, and a blocking position, in which they preve... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132897 | All-mighty portable cooker toaster oven A multi-purpose portable cooker-toaster oven economically priced and will give long lasting service with almost no maintenance and repair needed for as long as you have it. No built-in heating devices above and under, no wirings to break, no programming involved and abo... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050132898 | Methods and devices for basting food Basting devices for applying liquids and pastes to the surface of food items are provided. One such basting device includes an applicator having a plurality of interlocking chain elements used to apply a variety of basting fluids. Such a device may include a handle atta... | 06/23/2005 |
