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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20090151236 | Fuels for Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Combustion Engine The present invention provides a fuel capable of controlling the combustion reaction during homogeneous charge compression auto-ignition combustion to improve the engine thermal efficiency. The fuel satisfies specified characteristic requirements relating to: (1) the to... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151237 | Liquefied Petroleum Gas For LP Gas Fuel Cell, Method of Desulfurizing the Same and Fuel System The invention provides a liquefied petroleum gas fuel for LP gas fuel cells for being fed to a fuel cell system through spontaneous vaporization, which fuel has a C2 hydrocarbon compound content of 3 vol. % or less, a C4 hydrocarbon compound content of 3 vol. % or less,... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151238 | Additive applied to liquid fuels for internal combustion engines Additive applied to liquid fuels for internal combustion engines, represented by a solution in the liquid fuels such as kerosene; aviation kerosene, automotive gasoline, Diesel oil; Bio Diesel oil among others application field. This field is where this additive is anch... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151239 | SYNTHETIC FIREPLACE LOG The present invention relates to a synthetic fireplace log and a process for making a synthetic fireplace log which is adapted to utilize wood derivative materials, such as wood chips, sawdust or virtually any wood-based product, such as paper and cardboard. The wood de... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151240 | Algae intensive cultivation apparatus and cultivation method An apparatus for carrying out algae intensive-cultivation while conducting an environmental control most suitable for growth of algae in an artificial environment including dissolved gas, light, temperature, nutrient source and sanitary atmosphere; and a method of inten... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151241 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ALGAE IN PHOTOBIOREACTOR The present method transfers carbon dioxide in increased concentrations using perfluorodecalin for growth of algae in a photobioreactor. First, a perfluorodecalin solution is provided and mixed with a biological growth medium and a surfactant. The biological growth medi... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151242 | Collapsible plant shelter An apparatus according to the present invention provides a collapsible plant shelter. A plurality of flexible panels is joined to form a supportive structure. Each panel is formed from a flexible material coupled, directly or indirectly, to a flexible frame member. At l... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151243 | Spreader apparatus for sand based formulations The present inventions relate to top dressing vehicles for coating, mixing, and dispensing compositions of top dressing materials comprising agriculturally active ingredients (A.I.s). More particularly, these inventions relate to apparatus for spraying liquid formulatio... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151244 | PLANT MOVER SYSTEM AND METHOD A system and method for rotating multiple plants through light on a continual basis and feeding plants while they are rotated. This system is able to provide the plants with food and water at levels inputted into its control panel. The water which runs through the syste... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151245 | Cover for decorating a flower pot The present invention relates to methods for providing decorative covers, decorative collars and decorative cover-collar combinations for covering a flower pot. The decorative covers and/or collars are formed from a variety of configurations of heat shrinkable sheet of ... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151246 | Automatic Subterranean Watering Device An automatic watering system for a plant growing in a growth medium, wherein the system comprises a water storage reservoir substantially filled with water and an air-tight closure that substantially seals a fill aperture. Water flows out of a reservoir drain opening th... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151247 | INTERCONNECTABLE PLANT TRAY Apparatus and methods for connecting an interconnectable plant tray to a complementary plant tray are provided. In particular embodiments of the present invention include an interconnectable plant tray comprising a tray having one or more sides and one or more storage r... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151248 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GROWING PLANTS A countertop gardening appliance can include a base sized and dimensioned to fit on a countertop, a vessel removably supported by the base, the vessel defining a closed lower portion for storing a liquid, and an open upper portion, a gas diffuser located in the vessel, ... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151249 | Systems and methods for supplying auxiliary fuel streams during intermittent byproduct discharge from pressure swing adsorption assemblies Combustion fuel stream supply systems for use with pressure swing adsorption (PSA) assemblies, and hydrogen-generation assemblies and/or fuel cell systems containing the same. The PSA assemblies are operated according to a PSA cycle to receive a mixed gas stream and, wh... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151250 | EFFICIENCY OF GASIFICATION PROCESSES Systems and processes for producing syngas and power therefrom are provided. One or more feedstocks and one or more oxidants can be combined in a fluidized reaction zone operated at a temperature from 550° C. to 1,050° C. to provide a syngas. Heat can be indirectly ex... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151251 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SYNGAS AND ALCOHOLS The present invention features methods and apparatus for the pyrolysis or torrefaction of a carbon-containing feedstock before it is converted to syngas. In some embodiments, biomass is first pretreated by torrefaction and/or pyrolysis, followed by devolatilization and/... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151252 | Method and Apparatus for Reducing CO2 in a Stream by Conversion to a Syngas for Production of Energy A system and method for producing syngas from the CO2 in a gaseous stream, such as an exhaust stream, from a power plant or industrial plant, like a cement kiln, is disclosed. A preferred embodiment includes providing the gaseous stream to pyrolysis reactor a... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151253 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SYNGAS AND ALCOHOLS The present invention features methods and apparatus for the pyrolysis or torrefaction of a carbon-containing feedstock before it is converted to syngas. In some embodiments, biomass is first pretreated by torrefaction and/or pyrolysis, followed by devolatilization and/... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151254 | PROCESS FOR PYROLYSIS OF GLYCEROL-CONTAINING FEEDSTOCKS A process and apparatus for producing a hydrogen-containing product gas (4) from a glycerol-containing feedstock (1). A product gas (4) is produced from the glycerol-containing feedstock (1) by separation of undesirable substances (V) and the... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151255 | WINDOW FILM ATTACHMENT ARTICLE An article for securing a window film to a window frame includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end, a first portion having a first attachment surface extending from the first end to the second end, a connecting portion extending outwardly from the fir... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151256 | BASEMENT DOOR OPENER A device is provided for opening and closing a basement door leaf. The device may include a motor and a piston for pushing the door leaf open and pulling the door leaf closed in response to activation by an input device. A sensor device is provided for detecting a perso... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151257 | POWER CLOSING LATCH DEVICE A power closing latch device for a door or lid in a vehicle, which device comprises a claw, a pawl and a striker. The pawl meshes with a safety recess and a lock recess of the claw in a safety position and a locked position. The striker is provided in a groove and rotat... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151258 | Locking Mechanism for a Child Safety Barrier A locking mechanism for a child safety barrier (1) may be activated by a foot pedal (6) which can only be operated when an auxiliary lock (8) has been activated. The auxiliary lock (8) is formed by a mechanical unit, which has an electrical r... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151259 | SELF-DRIVING COMBINATION SEALING SYSTEM FOR SINGLE-HUNG DOOR/WINDOW A combined sealing system for connecting a first panel having a sash to a frame includes first, second, and third sealing systems. The first panel is within and movable relative to the frame, comprising: The first sealing system is configured to engage a first portion o... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151260 | DOOR OPERATING APPARATUS, ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH, AND COUPLING MECHANISM A door operating apparatus includes a motor bracket that covers a driving shaft of a driving motor; an output shaft that is disposed from the motor bracket toward the supporting bracket so as to be orthogonal to an extending direction of the driving shaft; a first rotat... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151261 | Triple layer folding door A triple layer folding door includes an inner layer door, an outer layer door, a middle layer door provided therebetween, and a sliding arrangement, which comprises: a left and right pulley mounted on a both end portion of the middle layer door respectively, a left belt... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151262 | DOOR OPENER A narrow door opener which has a capability of being mounted in a small space between the end of a door roll of, for example, a curtain door and any impediment spaced therefrom. The door opener has on its flank a waisted region to accommodate a mounting bracket below th... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151263 | Device for operating a window A device for operating a vertical window, which is laterally displaceably mounted between an upper and a lower horizontal guide rail, has a handle, which is pivotally connected to a vertical frame part positioned at one lateral edge of the window, and a link element, wh... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151264 | Safety door assembly and method for child door safety This inventive concept discloses a door assembly comprising a custom-built doorframe housing a main door, which main door rotates within the doorframe by a major pivotal means. A spring-loaded leaf door is attached, by a minor pivotal means, within a cutout excised from... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151265 | Molded Sliding Window Assembly A modular sliding window assembly (10) having at least a fixed vision panel (12), a frame member (14), and at least one guide member (16) integrally molded from a thermoplastic material, preferably a polycarbonate material, such that the resu... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151266 | OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP WITH SNAP-ON MOLDED SHELL A weatherstrip is adapted for use on an associated vehicle. It includes a body, preferably an extruded body, and has a gripping portion for securing the body to the vehicle. A retaining leg flexibly extends from the body, and a retaining shoulder is spaced from the leg.... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151267 | Multifunction abrasive tool with hybrid bond Abrasive tools and techniques are disclosed that can cut hard, brittle materials to relatively precise dimensions. The tools, which can include a hybrid bond of metal or metal alloy and a resin matrix together with fine abrasive grits, can be employed, for example, in m... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151268 | Inundation prevention apparatus for electric power equipment using pneumatic pressure An inundation prevention for electric power equipment, which has transformers or terminals with a casing and is located on a stand provided on the roadside or underground, using pneumatic pressure, includes an inundation detecting unit for determining whether or not the... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151269 | Roof Support Structure for a Greenhouse A roof support structure for a flexible roof for a greenhouse is disclosed. The roof support structure comprises an adjustable roof retention portion and a fixed roof retention portion. At least the adjustable roof retention portion is movable between an initial positio... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151270 | Closure Rail for Roofing and Method Using Same A closure rail may be secured along a ridge, hip, or eave of a roof to receive and secure panels in a roofing system. A closure rail may be made from a sheet of metal, folded or creased to create a cover, expanse, extension, flange, and hinge. The hinge may connect adjo... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151271 | Articulating raised access floor panel A precast under floor air delivery construction is provided which includes a plurality of precast concrete system having an upper base floor surface and a lower surface, a plurality of floor panel support means bearing directly to the upper base floor surface capable of... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151272 | Tree nail An improved steel anchor device that is capable of simultaneously securing a plurality of items. The apparatus comprises a nail head for driving the apparatus into the ground, a central steel rod with a tapered end that easily extends into the ground, and a plurality of... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151273 | High-strength shear wall sheathing with pre-formed fastener holes A sheet of high-strength shear wall sheathing with preformed fastener holes (10) is disclosed as a steel sheet (12) with uniformly spaced fastener holes (14) dispersed along the boundary of the sheet. Such a sheet can readily be handled and quickly ... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151274 | Water drain The water drain is a hollow body defining a drainage aperture. The hollow body is adapted for installation in a screen base channel in a lanai, verandah, or screened porch. The hollow body is preferably a flat tube made of plastic, and has a mounting flange around the p... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151275 | ARCHITECTURAL PAVEMENTS IN ELEVATED EXTERIOR DECK APPLICATIONS A deck assembly uses plurality of joists preferably formed from metal located side by side and each having a web portion and a deck portion integrally formed with the web portion. The deck portion extends laterally from the web portion and the joists are spaced from one... | 06/18/2009 |
