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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20080066608 | Keyboard device for electronic musical instrument A keyboard device is designed for use in an electronic musical instrument. A plurality of keys including white keys and black keys are arranged on a keyboard frame. Supporting parts are mounted on the keyboard frame for supporting the keys pivotably downward and upward.... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066609 | Cellular Automata Music Generator The Cellular Automata Music Generator (CAMG) is a software platform, application and engine that generates and modifies musical compositions in real-time using a system of networked modules that utilize the 1-dimensional cellular automata (CA) mathematical model.... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066610 | Method and apparatus for storing music file in mobile communication terminal A method for storing a music file in a mobile communication terminal using a number key of the mobile terminal includes: designating a specific music file from at least one music file displayed in a music file playback mode; inputting a number of a music file list in wh... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066611 | Device and method for music playback, and recording medium therefor When a main category change command is received, a main category change section refers to a category information storage section to change setting from a main category under current setting to another main category according to a predetermined order. After completing th... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066612 | Filter device and electronic musical instrument using the filter device In a filter device, a filter coefficient calculation circuit has a parameter table. The parameter table stores a plurality of sets of filter coefficients associated with a first parameter based on a frequency and a second parameter based on respective plurality of level... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066613 | PERFORATED HULL FOR VEHICLE BLAST SHIELD A blast energy mitigation structure may employ a V-shaped hull to decrease the pressure wave imparted to a vehicle during a blast event, and/or an energy absorbing structure to absorb a portion of the blast force, thereby minimizing the forces and accelerations experien... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066614 | Pneumatic rotary motor without connecting rods A pneumatic rotary motor includes cylinders around a central channel, an inlet tube, an exhaust tube, ducts being in communication with the cylinders, a rotor in the channel and including an eccentric rotation member, a rotating shaft, an intake valve adapted to communi... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066615 | Two piece cast ferrous crown piston for internal combustion engine This invention relates to an articulated two piece piston designed for reciprocable movement within a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The piston has a crown of high-strength ferrous material that is precision cast net to finished dimensions on all i... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066616 | Apparatus and method of providing concentrated product gas Component gas is separated from a gas mixture. Component gas flow rate, or demand, is determined. One or more gas separator operating parameters is changed based on the component gas flow rate. For example, gas flow rate can be approximated by measuring a rate of pressu... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066617 | GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE WITH PARTIAL SURFACTANT COATING A gas separation module includes fibers formed of a membrane which exhibits selectivity between gaseous components to be separated. The fibers are partially coated with a solution which enhances their selectivity, the fibers being uncoated in the vicinity of their feed ... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066618 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING WATER AND SILOXANES FROM GAS A method of removing siloxanes from a gas that contains siloxanes and water, the method comprising: (a) expanding the gas to cool the gas and freeze at least some of the water in the gas; and (b) removing the siloxanes and frozen water from the expanded and cooled gas. ... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066619 | Systems and methods for controlling moisture level in a gas A gas flow system and method are provided for controlling the moisture in a gas flow. The system may include a gas source from which gas flows, a processing chamber to which the gas flows, and a gas flow line through which the gas flows from the gas source to the proces... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066620 | Electrostatic Dust Collector The present invention relates to an electrostatic dust collector comprising a dust charging section and a dust collecting section; wherein said dust charging section comprises: a discharge electrode which is made up of a plurality of paralleled discharge wires, and a co... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066621 | Particulate matter removal apparatus A filter is made with heat-insulating ceramic fibers, and where the filter is increased in pressure loss due to particulate matter captured after filtration of exhaust gas, gas flow is blocked, a heating element is used to heat the surface of the filter, thereby burning... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066622 | REFLECTING PACKED COLUMN This invention teaches a packed column, comprising an outer cylinder, a support plate, and a plurality of fluid balls, wherein an inner cylinder is connected to the center of the support plate, and a plurality of openings and deflectors connected to the openings are dis... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066623 | Coffee Maker Comprising Means For Creating Turbulence In A Coffee Flow A coffee maker comprises a brew chamber for accommodating a coffee pad. During a coffee making procedure, hot water is forced under pressure through the coffee pad, whereby coffee is obtained. A nozzle (9) is connected to the brew c... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066624 | SOUS VIDE COOKER WITH INTEGRATED IMMERSION CIRCULATOR A sous vide cooking appliance which holds the cooking liquid and vacuum packed food, circulates the liquid, heats the liquid, and regulates the temperature of the liquid. ... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066625 | Kettle temperature sensing device A kettle temperature sensing device includes a kettle body capable of being placed upon a heating unit; a periphery of the kettle body having a mouth and a handle; a kettle cover covering upon an opening of the kettle body; a center of the kettle cover being installed w... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066626 | Skewer shield A skewer shield includes a shielding body adapted for placement on a cooking grill, and a skewer engaging portion extending upwardly from the shielding body. The skewer engaging portion has a top resting edge on which food-ladened skewers can be rested in such a manner ... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066627 | Cooling air system for a patty-forming apparatus A cooling air system is provided for a patty-forming apparatus having a machine base that includes an enclosing wall and contains equipment within the machine base that generates heat, such as electric motors, electrical and control equipment. The machine base includes ... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066628 | Apparatus for making and storage of yogurt A machine can be used as both a yogurt maker and refrigerator in the household, consists of: a thermally insulated fermentation compartment, thermal couple, heating element, evaporator, expansion valve, refrigerant compressor, condenser, fan, selective switch, safety do... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066629 | OVEN INCLUDING SMOKING ASSEMBLY IN COMBINATION WITH ONE OR MORE ADDITIONAL FOOD PREPARATION ASSEMBLIES An oven is disclosed having a first food preparation apparatus in the form of a convection heat source and/or a steam production assembly and/or a radiating heat source, and a second food preparation apparatus in the form of a smoking assembly. The oven can operate at l... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066630 | Juicer Speed Control A variable speed selector for a juicer is user operable for selecting a speed from a speed range. The speed range is divisible into sub-ranges. A display area is adapted to depict the selected sub-range. The display area further comprises a list of vegetables or fruit. ... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066631 | STRAP SEAL AND SYSTEM A plastic seal and system is configured for sealing to first and second confronting courses of plastic strap material. The seal includes a body having first and second opposing walls. The first wall has a sealing element formed therein that is bounded by a first wall op... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066632 | Device for cutting and/or embossing a pre-cut blank or a material web A device for cutting and/or embossing a sheet, a pre-cut blank, or a material web has a cutting and/or embossing roller having a longitudinal axis, which is mounted, at its two ends, in at least one bearing so as to rotate, a counter-roller that works together with the ... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066633 | Freight Loading System of Trailer Disclosed herein is a printer for golf balls which can print various images on the surfaces of golf balls. The printer of the present invention includes a main body (10), a print head (20) which discharges ink and moves in a transverse direction, a head cl... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066634 | MICROCONTACT PRINTING DEVICE A microcontact printing device including a tube member for storing or transferring a printing fluid or liquid and a printing element attached to an end of the fluid dispensing member. Further, a microcontact printhead device including a holder and at least one microcont... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066635 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING OPERATIONS WITHIN A STENCIL PRINTER An apparatus for performing operations on a surface of an electronic substrate comprises a frame, a dispenser, coupled to the frame, to dispense a material onto the electronic substrate, a stencil moveable on a gantry system having at least one aperture to receive the m... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066636 | Image Generating Apparatus Obtained is an image generating apparatus capable of suppressing increase in the number of components and inhibiting a rotating member from slipping off an apparatus body by an abrupt external impact or vibration in a nonprinting state including a state in transportatio... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066637 | Device for Receiving a Cylinder of a Printing Unit and Corresponding Printing Unit A cylinder of a printing unit is received in a bearing structure that includes a bearing block having a rotary bearing and which is movable along an adjustment path in linear bearings. The bearing structure is configured as a bearing unit that can be mounted as a whole.... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066638 | Security Sheet Checking Apparatus and Corresponding Control Method of a Printing Machine A method and a security sheet inspection apparatus is described of the type includes at least a main driving cylinder (3), whereto a security sheet to be inspected is made to adhere, as well as an inspection system including at least an illuminator (5), a ... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066639 | INITIATION FIXTURE AND AN INITIATOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME An initiator assembly (38) is factory-pre-assembled and comprises an initiation fixture (10) secured to a triggering device (40). The initiation fixture (10) comprises a unitary body, i.e., one without moving parts, and includes a bushing gro... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066640 | Over/under monorail system for longwall mining operations An over/under monorail system for longwall mining operations can have a single overhead rail mounted trolley system with a pair of over/under mounted trolleys. Upper trolleys can be carried by the overhead rail, and can typically carry hydraulic pipes. A lower rail can ... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066641 | RAIL ROAD CAR AND BEARING ADAPTER FITTINGS THEREFOR A rail road freight car truck, which may be a Barber S2HD truck or other kind of truck, has a truck bolster and a pair of side frames, the truck bolster being mounted transversely relative to the side frames. The sideframes are mounted on a pair of wheelsets. The bolste... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066642 | RAIL ROAD HOPPER CAR FITTINGS AND METHOD OF OPERATION A hopper car discharge section may be wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. Outflow is controlled by closure members, at least one of which is movable. The closure members come together to a closed condition or position for retaining lading. When apart, in an open p... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066643 | Ink For Ink-Jet Recording An ink for ink-jet recording contains a copper phthalocyanine pigment as a colorant, and a benzotriazole compound. The ink further contains a metallic phthalocyanine compound having one or more counter ions, wherein about 2 mol % to about 20 mol % of the counter ions is... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066644 | Ink composition for inkjet recording An ink composition for inkjet recording, and more particularly, an ink composition for inkjet recording in which a kogation problem in a thermal inkjet printer can be decreased.... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066645 | Ink For Ink-Jet Recording An ink for ink-jet recording contains a copper phthalocyanine pigment as a colorant, and a thiazole compound. The ink further contains a metallic phthalocyanine compound having one or more counter ions, wherein about 2 mol % to about 20 mol % of the counter ions is ammo... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066646 | PROTECTIVE COATING AND METAL STRUCTURE A protective coating for protecting a component of a gas turbine engine or such from wear is provided with a base coating consisting essentially of metal and including a pore, and a spherical particle filling the pore, at least a surface of which consists essentially of... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080066647 | Internal member for plasma-treating vessel and method of producing the same It is to propose an internal member for a plasma treating vessel having excellent resistances to chemical corrosion and plasma erosion under an environment containing a halogen gas and an advantageous method of producing the same, which is a member formed by covering a ... | 03/20/2008 |
