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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20080163804 | METHOD OF AND ARRANGEMENT FOR CO-COMBUSTION OF BIOMASSES AND/OR ORGANIC WASTES AS SECONDARY FUEL IN A COAL DUST FIRING SYSTEM The invention concerns a method of and an arrangement for co-combustion of biomasses and/or organic wastes as secondary fuel in a coal dust-fired boiler of a vapor generator. The secondary fuel is dried directly or indirectly with the flue gas of the boiler. The vapors ... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163805 | REMOVABLE CASING FLANGE/INSULATION RETAINER A removable flange that is repositionable between an externally projecting flange and an internally projecting flange in a furnace housing environment. The flange is secured to the furnace housing with a suitable fastener and additionally acts as an insulation retainer.... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163806 | Refractory Tile, In Particular For A Gasifier The invention concerns a refractory tile having two aligned fixing points, any two adjacent fixing points of the alignment being spaced apart by a constant distance A, first (44) and last (46) fixing points of the alignment being remote, in the direction o... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163807 | VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT METER ROLLER A metering apparatus for metering a granular product is presented having a unitary meter roller comprising a plurality of meter roller sections, where each meter roller section has a plurality of radially extending ridges defining product receiving valleys having a volu... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163808 | Room Arrangement, Ship, Building and Method for Constructing a Room Arrangement Invention relates to a room arrangement (20) comprising at least two superposed prefabricated load-bearing room units have a ceiling (24), a floor (2) and at least two walls (3, 4, 5, 6) that are at least mainly of cellular board. The inventi... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163809 | RETRACTABLE MOORING LINE DEVICE A retractable mooring line device comprising a reel for storing and paying off a mooring line, having side walls each comprising a series of notches for receiving a releasable latch. A latch simultaneously engages between notches in both side walls at a substantially ri... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163810 | BOAT HULL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE A boat hull is provided that has a substantially seamless construction wherein the boat hull is an integral monolithic structure. In the formation of the boat, the boat interior components for example deck precursors are positioned in the mold prior to formation of the ... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163811 | Display device for vehicle The present invention provides a display device for a vehicle that includes a speed display means that displays a vehicle speed on a speed scale; and a supply-rate display means that displays a supply rate that is a fuel supply amount per a give time on a supply-rate sc... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163812 | Bell Device Mounted on a Vehicle Handle A bell device is mounted on a vehicle handle, and includes a mounting seat and a sound-generating unit. The mounting seat includes a sleeve portion sleeved fixedly on the vehicle handle, and a pivot portion connected fixedly to the sleeve portion. The sound-generating u... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163813 | ANNEAL OF EPITAXIAL LAYER IN A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE An anneal of an epitaxially grown crystalline semiconductor layer comprising a combination of group-IV elements. The layer contains at least one of the group of carbon and tin. The layer of epitaxially grown material is annealed at a temperature substantially in a range... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163814 | CRYSTAL GROWTH OF M-PLANE AND SEMIPOLAR PLANES OF (Al, In, Ga, B)N ON VARIOUS SUBSTRATES A method of reducing threading dislocation densities in non-polar such as a- {11-20} plane and m-{1-100} plane or semi-polar such as {10-1n} plane III-Nitrides by employing lateral epitaxial overgrowth from sidewalls of etched template material through a patterned mask.... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163815 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING THE GROWTH OF A SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL This device for producing the growth of a semiconductor material, in particular of type II-VI, uses a melt of the said semiconductor placed in a sealed bulb under vacuum or under controlled atmosphere, the said bulb being subjected to a sufficient temperature gradient f... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163816 | Apparatus For Forming Thin Film Disclosed is an apparatus for forming a thin film which contributes to uniformize the film pressure of a film formed on a substrate. A shower nozzle (15) is provided with a peripheral wall (15c) which stands on the opening edge of an outer wall (... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163817 | APPARATUS FOR GAS HANDLING IN VACUUM PROCESSES In an apparatus for controlling a gas-rise pattern in a vacuum treatment process a gas inlet (1) is operatively connected with a mass-flow-controller MFC (2); said MFC (2) being again operatively connected via a first valve (5) with a vacuum ... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163818 | Substrate heating apparatus and purging method thereof A substrate heating apparatus of the present invention, which heats a substrate mounted on a mount table 104 having heating means 108, in a processing vessel 102, includes a supporting part 202 made from a first material to support the mount ... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163819 | GATE FOR DOMESTIC FARM ANIMALS, AN AUTOMATED MILKING FACILITY INCLUDING SUCH A GATE, AND METHOD OF TRAINING DOMESTIC FARM ANIMALS TO USE SUCH A GATE Cows are milked at a facility including a robotic milker, a pen, a first passage leading from the pen to the milker, and a second passage leading from the milker to the pen. Each passage includes a one-way gate. Each gate includes a barrier that turns about a horizontal... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163820 | Pest-resistant pet food container The invention described herein is a pest-deterrent pet food bowl for the feeding and watering of pets which contains a pet food bowl, wherein a detachable center chamber holds the food or drink, and a base chamber surrounds the center chamber to form a moat. The moat is... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163821 | Doggie fountain An apparatus engageable with a water source for providing dogs access to fresh, clean water. The apparatus comprises a base member and a housing member engageable with an upper surface of the base member. Such housing member has a predetermined configuration and is form... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163822 | Pet Waste and Accessory Storage Device A pet waste and other item storage case is secured to the pet for carrying. Instead of the pet owner/walker carrying a waste bag, they now have the option of the pet carrying a storage case for retaining the waste and/or waste bags himself/herself. In addition, to a was... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163823 | Polynucleotides, Polypeptides and Method for Screening for Useful Dog Candidates A method for screening for useful dog candidates comprises a step of investigating the genotype of the allele in exon 1 or intron 2 of dog dopamine receptor D4 gene, and a step of selecting a dog with genetic aptitudes beneficial to people by making the selection based ... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163824 | Whole genome based genetic evaluation and selection process The present invention provides a method and system for the prediction of the merit of at least one individual in a population, the method comprising the steps of: (a) in the population, where information of individuals are known, using dimension reduction on the informa... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163825 | MICROBIAL FEEDSTOCK FOR FILTER FEEDING AQUATIC ORGANISMS The present invention provides a method of cultivating filter feeders such as Artemia by substituting special microorganisms for naturally occurring microscopic algae, and providing conditions optimal for the growth of these organisms. These substituted special microorg... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163826 | Collapsible Bird Structure A collapsible bird structure allows for easy assembly of an enclosure for the housing, nesting, and/or feeding of birds. A fabric outer covering containing a flexible wire is connected to a base to form a bird house. A hole may be provided for ingress and egress of bird... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163827 | Collar Saddle for Positioning a Device Carried by an Animal on the Animal's Neck Described is a collar saddle device for maintaining the position of a device carried by an animal at the top of the animal's neck. The collar saddle device includes a saddle, a carried device, and a collar. The saddle is fixedly secured to the collar and includes a cont... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163828 | Bird Deterrent Apparatus A bird deterrent apparatus for preventing birds from landing near a location to be protected, such as, but not limited to, a boat. The bird deterrent apparatus is easy to install and remove, and does not interfere with the normal use of the location. The bird deterrent ... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163829 | Two-Probe Bark Control Device and Method for Making Such Described is a two-probe bark control device for detecting an animal's bark by way of an electrode that is also used in delivering an electrical stimulus to the animal. The two-probe bark control device includes a housing, a first probe, and a second probe. The first an... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163830 | RETRACTABLE LEASH AND RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY The present invention provides a retractable leash and animal restraint assembly. The assembly includes pet collar and a leash. Integral to the pet collar is a cavity and a length of a collar interior, enclosing a leash. A housing may enclose at least a portion of the l... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163831 | Illuminated pet clothing A carrier (pet apparel) with at least one light emitting diode (LED) placed in a holder with reflective finish in a concave housing to provide optimal diffusion and candle power for optimal distance and visibility and a power source for powering at least one LED.... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163832 | Boiler Apparatus To suppress corrosion of heat transfer tubes of a boiler under an influence of water, there is provided a boiler apparatus equipped with a unit for gathering boiler water (3) in a boiler 2 and a unit for adding the gathered boiler water (4) to suppl... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163833 | MAGNETIC HEAT GENERATION A magnetic heater is provided having a conductor assembly and a magnet assembly. The magnet assembly is adapted to rotate relative to the conductor assembly about an axis so as to induce eddy currents in the conductor assembly when relative motion is produced between th... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163834 | Valve Actuating Device The invention relates to an actuating device that actuates at least one valve pair (1) of an internal combustion engine, housed inside a housing (2) comprising, for each valve (1), magnetizing means (4, 5), at least one spring (6) that... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163835 | Interval Phasing for Valve Timing A system for communicating information between a valve controller and an engine controller is presented. The system is designed to improve the timing of data transferred between two controllers.... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163836 | Camshaft phaser having dual counter-threaded helical mechanisms A mechanically-actuated camshaft phaser for varying the phase of a camshaft in an internal combustion engine. The phaser comprises two colinear helical mechanisms having opposite-handed helices engaging a common nut for common rotation. One helical mechanism is operativ... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163837 | Electromagnetic Hydraulic Valve The invention relates to an electromagnetic hydraulic valve (1), in particular proportional valve, for controlling a device for the rotational angle adjustment of a camshaft relative to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine, composed on the one hand of an... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163838 | Valve Timing Control Apparatus A valve timing control apparatus is provided having a locking mechanism that can minimize the accumulation of foreign material in a concave engagement part, can minimize the penetration of foreign material to the sliding parts of a locking member, and can reduce the sli... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163839 | Rolling Bearing for Rocker Arm A rolling bearing for a rocker arm includes an outer ring in rolling contact with a cam of an engine, an outer-ring shaft placed inside the outer ring and fixed to the rocker arm, and a plurality of rollers provided between the outer ring and the outer-ring shaft. At le... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163840 | Method of operating glow plugs in diesel engines The invention describes a method for operating glow plugs, that comprise a housing and a heater element projecting beyond that housing, in a diesel engine which interacts with an engine control unit and a glow plug control unit which latter, following a preheating phase... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163841 | Priming circuit for a fuel system A priming and purging fuel system for an internal combustion engine purges a diaphragm carburetor of the engine of stale liquid fuel and accumulated fuel vapor and air while simultaneously priming the carburetor and/or engine with liquid fuel for starting. A start pump ... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163842 | Starter Arrangement for an Internal Combustion Engine The present invention relates to a starter arrangement for an internal combustion engine. The starter arrangement has a starter motor (1) having a pinion gear (2) at an output shaft. The pinion gear (2) is arranged in constant engagement with a corr... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163843 | Startup Torque Transmitting Mechanism of an Internal Combustion Engine A one-way clutch and a bearing are both grease-filled so even if an oil seal member prevents engine oil from flowing thereto, it will cause no problems in terms of lubrication of the one-way clutch and the bearing. Therefore, the oil seal member 18 need only seal betwee... | 07/10/2008 |
