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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7325534 | Supplemental internal air cooling of an internal combustion engine A method for providing supplemental internal air cooling to a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine. The method involves deactivating the fuel injector to one cylinder for a predetermined time period or temperature decrease, based upon engine operating condition... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325535 | Engine controller An engine controller controls an actuator for selectively executing spark-ignited combustion and compression-ignited combustion of an internal combustion engine in accordance with an engine operational state. The controller is comprises of a deterioration recognitio... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325536 | High-pressure fuel pump control device for engine A high-pressure fuel pump control device is capable of reducing current consumption, increasing pump durability, and promoting a rise of fuel pressure from startup. The high-pressure fuel pump control device comprises a fuel injector valve for directly injecting fue... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325537 | Method, computer program, and control and/or regulating unit for operating an internal combustion engine A high-pressure fuel pump and methods for controlling this high-pressure fuel pump are described in which the pumping quantity regulation does not cause significant heating of the fuel to be pumped. The partial-load efficiency of the high-pressure fuel pump, trigger... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325538 | Versatile vortex air generator and method of installation An easily installed versatile trimmable fit-to-size vortex airflow generator for use in internal combustion engines to enhance fuel efficiency is provided. The multi-impeller vortex generator comprises a plurality of blades evenly spaced angularly on a central hub. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325539 | Mechanical release or trigger device A mechanical release or trigger device including a body. A trigger forming a shaft is movably mounted with respect to the body. At least one caliper is mounted with respect to the body and operatively connected to the trigger. The caliper is movable between a closed... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325540 | Barbecue stove with burner The invention is related a barbecue stove with burner, which comprises a stove having an internal space for accommodating solid fuel and meat to be broiled, an opening being formed on a peripheral wall of the stove, and an end of an external bracket secured near the... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325541 | Adjustable primary air supply for wood burning device An adjustable primary air supply for wood burning device comprises at least one but preferably two thermostatic bimetal elements which, by bending with temperature variations, directly actuate a flap that opens and closes the air entry opening. Primary Air is the ai... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325542 | Heating and cooling system A heating and cooling system for an enclosure includes a positionable solar panel assembly that supplies power to all the power consuming components of the system. A mountable sun tracking assembly continuously detects the position of the sun and adjusts the positio... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325543 | Covering material for solar thermal power generating system and solar thermal power generating system formed by spreading the covering material A covering material for solar thermal power generation system, characterized in that it is made of a film which has a tensile yield strength of at least 10 N/mm2 according to JIS K7127, a solar radiation transmittance of at least 85% according to JIS R310... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325544 | Fluid dispenser device having reservoir with adjustment mechanism cooperating with device body A fluid dispenser device comprising a fluid reservoir (10), and a dispensing member (20), such as a metering valve, fitted to said reservoir (10), said reservoir (10) and said valve (20) being assembled into a body (30) inco... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325545 | System and method for the automatic detection of the expiratory flow limitation The present invention refers to a system and a method for the automatic detection of the expiratory flow limitation of a subject. In an embodiment thereof the system for the automatic detection of expiratory flow limitation of a subject comprises determining the res... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325546 | Uterine artery occlusion device with cervical receptacle An intravaginal uterine artery occlusion device is used for treating uterine disorders such as fibroids, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage and the like. A occlusion device has a cervical receptacle with an open distal end for receiving the patien... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325547 | Curling device A curling device for a filter tip attachment comprises at least one blade-like element offered to a continuous strip of paper material at a selected contact zone in such a way as to deform the material as it advances, so that single tipping papers separated from the... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325548 | Smoker's requisite A smoker's requisite embodies a substance selected from pharmaceutical products, food supplements, natural products and combinations thereof. The substance is embodied in the requisite such that, when the requisite is lit and smoked by a smoker, a quantity of the su... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325549 | Hairdressing tool A hairdressing tool has a handle 1 formed by a longitudinally extending arcuate portion 2 and a spine 3. Extending from the spine are three teeth 41, 42, 43 arranged in a triangular formation such that there is provided a tooth 41 ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325550 | Applicator for liquid or paste-like media, in particular decorative cosmetics such as mascara An applicator for liquid or pasty media, in particular for decorative cosmetics such as mascara has a rod-shaped reinforcing core of a first plastic material which is surrounded at least in the region of its front end by a support sleeve of a second plastic material... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325551 | Hair-shaping appliance A hair-shaping appliance includes a hand-held portion, a hair-shaping element extending from the hand-held portion, an evaporator mounted within the shaping element, a tank mounted within the hair-shaping element in a moveable manner, a dosing device connected to th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325552 | Hair curling device A hair curling device as disclosed which is comprised of a contoured elongated cylindrical body member on which a spiral groove is formed. The spiral groove has a progressively decreasing diameter towards its longitudinal center with multiple notched raised spiral r... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325553 | Method of flossing and flossing aid system A method of flossing and flossing system utilize a piece including stretchable and flexible material having an inner and an outer surface. The piece is adapted to be placed around a finger on a hand. The method includes placing the piece around a finger of a first f... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325554 | Dental device with improved retention of a flavor and/or chemotherapeutic agent composition A dental floss holder including: a base portion; a pair of spaced-apart jaws extending from the base portion to accommodate a length of dental floss there-between; the spaced-apart jaws having at least one cavity for loading a composition containing flavor and/or a ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325555 | Rinsing device for a sensor probe A rinsing device for a sensor has a cylinderlike rinsing chamber which has an anterior chamber part connectable to a measuring fluid container and which is configured to receive an immersion tube that contains a sensor and is coaxial with as well as movable along th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325556 | Transparent combination package for cleaning, spin drying, displaying and storing a paint roller This invention has two components, a side delivery spray wand and a transparent plastic package with two compartments. One compartment serves for storage and display of the spray wand, and for guiding and limiting the wand's use in delivering the spray to the paint ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325557 | Roller and paintbrush cleaning kit A paint roller includes a spindle adapted to hold a rotatable cylindrical paint pad, and an arm connecting the spindle to a handle. A semi-cylindrical cover curves about the roller's spindle. A liquid manifold is integral with the cover to deliver a curtain of liqui... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325558 | Landfill site covering system The present invention provides a landfill site covering system. The system comprises a plurality of freely mobile support members (2) with a cable array (20 22, 24) secured to the support members (2) to form a supporting framework. Covering mate... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325559 | Method for connecting a branch pipe to a main pipeline and underground network for distributing fluid Method in which the following operations are carried out: a) digging an exploration hole (8) in order to open up a main pipeline (2) which has an upper edge (10) which extends at an upper level (12) which is substantially con... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325560 | In-situ gas blending and dilution system for delivery of dilute gas at a predetermined concentration Apparatus and method for delivery of dilute active fluid, e.g., to a downstream active fluid-consuming process unit of a semiconductor manufacturing plant. The delivery system includes an active fluid source, a diluent fluid source, a fluid flow metering device for ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325561 | Hydrogen vehicle gas utilization and refueling system A system for increasing the overall efficiency of a hydrogen fueled vehicle and refilling station infrastructure wherein the process of (1) consuming pressurized hydrogen gas that is stored in on board tanks used to power hydrogen fueled motor vehicles and (2) refue... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325562 | Heated seal air for valve and regenerative thermal oxidizer containing same Valve with heated sealing gas suitable for use in a regenerative thermal oxidizer, and oxidizer including the switching valve. The valve of the present invention exhibits excellent sealing characteristics and minimizes wear. In a preferred embodiment, the valve util... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325563 | Electromagnetic valve An electromagnetic valve generally has a housing, a valve element, an electromagnetic driving portion and a filter. The housing forms a fluid flow passage therein. The valve element is installed in the housing to control a flow of a fluid through the fluid flow pass... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325564 | Linear solenoid valve A linear solenoid valve includes a solenoid having a coil wound around a coil bobbin, a fixed core, and a movable core for being attracted to the fixed core when the coil is energized, and a valve mechanism having a valve element for selectively bringing an inlet po... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325565 | Backflow valve The backflow valve of the present invention includes a valve housing having a cavity therein with an inlet and an outlet to the valve cavity. A switch is in communication with the valve cavity and is moveable from an off position to an on position in response to liq... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325566 | Filtering seal for a fluid control valve A filtering seal for a solenoid valve has an annular base member which defines an axial first retainer surface and a radial sealing surface. Legs extend from the base member. An annular screen support member is attached to the legs and has an axial second retainer s... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325567 | Pneumatic retarder acutator valve The present invention pertains to an electro-pneumatic retarder control (EPRC) valve for a pneumatic retarder that controls the speed of railroad cars in a marshaling yard. The EPRC valve has a housing that generally encloses and protects its various components. The... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325568 | Sprinkler valve manifold A one-piece manifold for use in a sprinkler valve assembly includes an intake pipe having a water inlet and a plurality of ports adapted for fluid connection to inlets of a plurality of respective sprinkler valve assemblies. An outlet is attached to the intake, such... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325569 | Butterfly valve with integral split flapper relief valve A valve is provided that includes a valve housing, a valve element, and a flapper. The valve housing has a passage. The valve element is rotationally mounted in the passage and moveable between an open position and a closed position. Additionally, the valve element ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325570 | Method and apparatus for noise suppression in a fluid line An energy attenuation method and apparatus for a system conveying liquid under pressure. The apparatus is disposed in a liquid conveying structure of the system and includes first and second outer hose conduits, each of which respectively defines an associated first... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325571 | Pressure container and pressure accumulating/buffer apparatus A pressure container has a steel pipe and an end plate that is formed with a joint portion by allowing its tapered surface to touch a tapered surface of an opening end of the steel pipe so as to block the opening end. The steel pipe has a flange portion which can be... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325572 | Flow restrictor device for a medical apparatus A medical apparatus flow restrictor includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and a fluid flow path defined through the housing between the inlet and outlet. At least one pair of opposed restriction surfaces are provided in contact with each other within the... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325573 | Plumbing line test plug and method of use of the same A plumbing line test plug includes a plug body adapted to plug an interior diameter of a plumbing line. The body has a wet face, which is exposed to liquid when in use, and a dry face, which is opposed to the wet face. A flexible pressure responsive annular membrane... | 02/05/2008 |
