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System and Method Providing Audio-on-Demand to a User's Personal Online Device as Part of an Online Audio Community
InactiveUS20090187577A1Easily trackReduce maintenance costWebsite content managementSpecial data processing applicationsTelevision stationArchival storage
A system for a site in a communications network that holds a profile of favorite information sources for each of a plurality of registered users. The system includes a server to check the relevancy of items of audio content from radio and TV stations and items of audio-rendered RSS content from Web sites and pod-casts relative to the profiles. The server also transmits a list of the relevant content to each of the plurality of users accordingly. The system also includes a database for current and archival storage of the content and an RSS server to act as an RSS feed reader to format XML code into an easily readable format. Thus, each of the plurality of users is provided with a service enabling him to request items from the list and to listen to the requested relevant audio content at his convenience using a personal handheld device.
Owner:REZNIK AVIV +1
Radio frequency textile drying machine
InactiveUS20070045307A1Reduce maintenance costGood efficiencyDielectric heatingDrying solid materials with heatRadio frequencySolid-state
A textile drying machine comprises a tank for receiving textiles with a spindle inside the tank for supporting the textiles, and a solid-state radio frequency generator. The generator is connected to the spindle and the tank is earthed so that when the generator is operated an oscillating electric field is generated between the spindle and the tank, and hence applied to textiles on the spindle. The electric field heats water molecules in the textiles by molecular vibration so that evaporation occurs, and the water vapor is removed from the tank by an extractor fan. The machine may also be used to dye the textiles prior to drying, thus providing an integrated dyeing / drying machine.
Owner:FALMER INVESTMENTS LTD
High volume, high speed adaptive data replication
ActiveUS20110153568A1Reduce maintenance costImprove usabilityMemory loss protectionError detection/correctionLarge capacityComputer program
System, method, computer program product embodiments and combinations and sub-combinations thereof for data replication in a database system environment are described. In an aspect, the data replication includes grouping, in-memory, a plurality of transactions to be replicated as a single transaction from a source database system to a target database system. A plurality of net row changes is compiled for the plurality of transactions, and data inconsistency detection and resolution within a command application order are performed. Further included is bulk application of the plurality of net row changes to the target database system.
Owner:SYBASE INC
Air Conditioning System for Car
ActiveUS20090032216A1Reduce maintenance costKeep the environmentCombination devicesAuxillary pretreatmentEvaporatorCold air
An air conditioning system, which can automatically remove a malodor generated due to condensate water remaining in an evaporator during a predetermined period of time after operation of an air conditioner or turning-off of the air conditioner and control a filtering mode time of a filter to filter an air. The air conditioning system characteristically comprises a shiftable deodorization filter (30 or 40) located on a flow channel of the cool air passageway and operationally moved to a filtering mode position so as to screen the flow channel of the cool air passageway during a predetermined period of time after an air conditioner is turned on or off, whereby the air passing through the cool air passageway C and a malodor contained in the air are filtered.
Owner:HANON SYST
Self-propelled vehicle for use in a conduit
InactiveUS20070151475A1Effective and efficient in operational useReduce maintenance costRailway tunnelsHollow article cleaningHydraulic ramEngineering
A vehicle for travel through a conduit includes a forward and a rearward member, each member being provided with a wall-engaging mechanism for selectively engaging a wall of the conduit to hold the respective member in a stationary position within the conduit. Extensible elements such as a hydraulic ram connect the members for relative movement of the forward member toward and away from the rearward member. Each wall-engaging mechanism includes a plurality of legs extendable outwardly from the respective member and a wall-engaging surface on or fixed to each leg, one actuator engages each of the legs for coordinated extension of the legs to bring each wall-engaging surface into contact with the wall of the conduit. Preferably a rotary cuter is mounted at the front of the vehicle for clearing obstructions in the conduit.
Owner:CR PIPELINE SERVICES
Scrapping unit and image forming apparatus having the same, and cleaning methods thereof
InactiveUS20110043568A1Reduce maintenance costIncrease image sizeOther printing apparatusSupport surfaceCleaning methods
A scrapping unit and an image forming apparatus having the same, and cleaning methods thereof to improve a maintenance performance. The scrapping unit cleans a polluted member disposed in an image forming apparatus and stained by a polluting material. The scrapping unit may include an endless belt to circulate between an exposed position where a surface of the endless belt is exposed toward the polluted member, and a non-exposed position where the surface of the endless belt is not exposed with respect to the polluted member, and a belt support frame which includes a belt support surface to support the endless belt so that the endless belt can be unfolded in the exposed position, and a storing space to store the endless belt so that the endless belt can be folded in the non-exposed position.
Owner:HEWLETT PACKARD DEV CO LP
Self-powered in-pipe fluid meter and piping network comprising a plurality of such fluid meters
InactiveUS20100085211A1Reduce maintenance costCheap and easy to operateElectric signal transmission systemsSignalling system detailsPipingData transmission
A self-powered in-pipe fluid meter to be mounted inside of a pipe carrying a fluid therein. The fluid meter comprises at least one sensing unit capable of measuring one or more parameters of the fluid inside of the pipe; a telemetric data transmission unit capable of telemetrically transmitting data including a measured fluid parameter to a host terminal and / or another fluid meter; and at least one fluid-driven power source unit capable of generating power from the fluid flow within the pipe and supplying power to the sensing unit and / or the transmission unit.
Owner:AGENCY FOR SCI TECH & RES
Plasma reactor for abating hazardous materials and driving method thereof
ActiveUS20110089017A1Material efficiencyReduce maintenance costGas treatmentElectric discharge tubesPhysicsAC power
The present invention provides a plasma reactor for abating hazardous materials generated in a low-pressure process during a process of manufacturing a display or a semiconductor. A plasma reactor for abating hazardous materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a first ground electrode and a second ground electrode disposed at a distance from each other; a dielectric fixed between the first ground electrode and the second ground electrode; and at least one driving electrode disposed on an outer surface of the dielectric, being spaced apart from the first ground electrode and the second ground electrode and connected to an AC power supply unit to receive a driving voltage therefrom.
Owner:KOREA INST OF MASCH & MATERIALS
Fiber to the curb and fiber to the neighborhood power architecture
InactiveUS7116761B2Reduce maintenance costReliable powerInterconnection arrangementsCurrent supply arrangementsFiber-optic communicationAC power
Owner:QWEST
Magnetic attachment of a bed knife in a reel mower assembly
A reel mower assembly comprises a mower reel rotatably mounted to a frame, and a drive operative to rotate the reel about a reel axis. A plurality of magnets are mounted on the frame and a bed knife is magnetically held against the magnets in an operating position such that the bed knife is oriented in cutting relationship with the reel. When the bed knife is in an operating position, sliding movement of the bed knife with respect to the magnets while allowing the bed knife to move away from the magnets may be prevented, when a separating force is exerted on the bed knife in a direction away from the magnets that is greater than an attractive force exerted on the bed knife by the magnets.
Owner:TEXTRON INNOVATIONS +1
Apparatus for heating fluids
InactiveUS20120291765A1Reduce manufacturing and maintenance costReduce maintenance costSteam generation using mechanical energyWaste water treatment from quariesEngineeringIncrease temperature
The apparatus described herein uses a disc wafer-type rotor featuring channels disposed around its circumference and around the interior circumference of the rotor housing specifically to induce cavitation. The channels are shaped to control the size, oscillation, composition, duration, and implosion of the cavitation bubbles. The rotor is attached to a shaft which is driven by external power means. Fluid pumped into the device is subjected to the relative motion between the rotor and the device housing, and exits the device at increased temperature. The device is thermodynamically highly efficient, despite the structural and mechanical simplicity of the apparatus. Such devices accordingly provide efficient, simple, inexpensive, and reliable sources of distilled potable water for residential, commercial, and industrial use, as well as the separation and evaporation of other liquids.
Owner:CAVITATION HLDG LLC
Spring track roller assembly
ActiveUS20100187367A1Increase service lifeReduce maintenance costAircraft controlBearing componentsEngineeringMechanical engineering
A roller assembly comprises a first race and a second race. The second race is coaxial with the first race and is axially movable relative to the first race. The first and second races are movable between a static axial position and a dynamic axial position relative to one another. The roller assembly includes at least one biasing member that is operative to bias the first and second races from the dynamic axial position toward the static axial position.
Owner:THE BOEING CO
Coating device
ActiveUS7175711B2Reduce maintenance costExtend operation timeHot-dipping/immersion processesLiquid surface applicatorsBearing surfaceEngineering
A coating device (10) for coating a metal strip (12) in a metal melt (14) includes a shaft (16,18) that is rotatable in the metal melt (14) for guiding the metal strip (12), and a slide bearing (261, 262) for supporting the shaft (16,18). The slide bearing (261, 262) is formed by a bearing housing (32) and a bearing bushing (34) that has several pairs (361–364) of bearing surfaces and is configured so as to be circumferentially closed. The bearing bushing (34) is adapted to be set in selected rotational positions in circumferential direction in the bearing housing (32). A releasable bearing bushing fixing element (40) locks the bushing in each of the selected rotational positions with respect to the bearing housing (32). Thereby, a worn pair (361–364) of bearing surfaces can be simply replaced by a non-worn pair (361–364) of bearing surfaces by a rotation of the bearing bushing.
Owner:BAND ZINK
Apparatus diagnostic device and diagnosed device
InactiveUS7251750B2Reduce maintenance costUnnecessary maintenance costData processing applicationsError preventionCommunication unitDevice status
Owner:MURATA MASCH LTD
Use of recycled plastics for structural building forms
Modular plastic structural composites having a web section disposed along a horizontal axis and at least one flange section disposed along a horizontal axis parallel thereto and integrally molded to engage the top or bottom surface of the web section, wherein said composite is formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, poly-styrene, or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed.
Owner:RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Predicting automobile future value and operational costs from automobile and driver information for service and ownership decision optimization
InactiveUS20180082342A1Reduce maintenance costReduce operating costProduct appraisalDriver/operatorOperational costs
Predicting automobile future value and operational costs includes obtaining ownership and maintenance determinative factors for an automobile and an operator profile for an automobile operator. The ownership and maintenance determinative factors include operational parameters and maintenance parameters affecting ownership costs and automobile value for the automobile, and the operator profile for an automobile operator describes automobile operating conditions attributable to the automobile operator. At least one of the ownership and maintenance determinative factors and the operator profile is used to predict future value and operational costs for the automobile owned and operated by the operator.
Owner:IBM CORP
Isolation list creation program, method, and device
ActiveUS20070225832A1Reduce maintenance costEnormous laborLevel controlError preventionComputer hardwareMaster/slave
An isolation list containing information on a master / slave relation of isolation devices is stored in a history file. A range setting unit sets an isolation range according to a specifying operation with respect to the system diagram of equipment displayed on the screen. A master device registration unit extracts an isolation device present in the set range and registers it as a master device in the isolation list during editing. A slave device search unit successively selects a master device from the isolation list during editing, searches an isolation device which is in a relation of slave device with respect to the-selected master device from the history file, and displays a slave device list. A slave device registration unit inserts and places a slave device selected based on the selecting operation of the slave device list after the corresponding master device in the isolation list during editing, thereby completing the list.
Owner:FUJITSU LTD
Fan system
InactiveUS20150003961A1Reduce maintenance costAvoid operation failureWind motor controlPump controlMonitor unitElectricity
A fan system includes a stator assembly and a monitoring and sensing module. The stator assembly is electrically connected to the monitoring and sensing module, and the latter includes at least one sensor unit, at least one monitoring unit and a signal processing unit. The sensor unit of the monitoring and sensing module senses an operating state of the fan system, and the signal processing unit processes the sensing results of the sensor unit and actively generates a warning in the event of an abnormal operating state of the fan system, so as to protect the fan system against an operation failure due to any abnormal operating state and thereby reduce the fan system's maintenance cost.
Owner:ASIA VITAL COMPONENTS SHENZHEN CO LTD
A well tractor drive section with pairs of drive arm bearings mutually oppositely displaced from the centre line
ActiveUS20190048976A1Reduce maintenance costEnhanced advantageConstructionsToothed gearingsTransverse axisEngineering
A well tractor drive section comprising—a drive section body (0) with main central axis (0x), with—first and second drive wheels (10A, 10B) on the outer ends of first and second wheel arms (12A, 12B); inner ends of said wheel arms (12A, 12B) arranged pivotally about first and second transverse axes (8Ax, 8Bx) in first and second transverse-axial wheel arm bearings (14A, 4B) for said wheel arms (12A, 12B) to rotate in a direction away from said main axis (0x) to engage said drive wheels (10A, 10B) with an inner wall of a well; said first and second transverse-axes (8Ax, 8Bx) being mutually oppositely laterally displaced with a first separation (d1) from said main central axis (0x) in a common perpendicular plane (8P) relative to said main central axis (0x).
Owner:C6 TECH
Apparatus and method for inspecting liquid crystal display
ActiveUS20070046317A1Reduce maintenance costMinimize operationStatic indicating devicesNon-linear opticsLiquid-crystal displayEngineering
A liquid crystal display (LCD) inspection apparatus for inspecting an LCD panel, includes a worktable to support an LCD panel seated on a front side of the worktable, probe units to be electrically connected to the LCD panel, a backlight unit to emit light toward the LCD panel, a first polarizing plate arranged in front of the LCD panel to polarize the light, and a second polarizing plate arranged between the LCD panel and the backlight unit to polarize the light, and a shutter unit to selectively shut off the light emitted from the backlight unit toward the LCD panel.
Owner:LG DISPLAY CO LTD
Detection apparatus and detection method for machine tool abnormality
PendingUS20210053170A1Maximize reliability and accuracyReduce maintenance costProgramme controlComputer controlReal-time computingMachine tool
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for detecting an abnormality of a tool of a machine tool, and more particularly, to an apparatus and a method for correcting backlash of a machine tool, which are capable of repeatedly measuring a load of a workpiece transferring unit or a workpiece machining unit, and automatically detecting an abnormality of a tool based on a normal range of load data that are proportional to a standard deviation of the load data measured based on any one of a mode value, a mean value, or a median value of the repeatedly measured load data.
Owner:DN SOLUTIONS CO LTD
Electric power cable fixing apparatus for an insulator
InactiveUS20080230265A1Manufacturing cost be reduceReduce maintenance costPipe supportsDevices for damping mechanical oscillationsEngineeringPower cable
The present invention relates to an apparatus fixing power cable to insulator, which clamps the head of an insulator to fix power cable to the insulator head, easily and firmly. To this end, the apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises; a main body formed with a vertical through bolt hole in the center, with a space, formed beneath the bolt hole, with round open bottom which holds power cable; a fixed clamp formed on one side of the main body with a latch at the bottom to hook insulator head; a movable clamp formed on the opposite side of the main body with a latch at the bottom to hook the other side of the insulator head; a movable, elastic holding member formed on the space part of the main body, with a groove on the bottom to hold upper part of power cable; a fixing bolt engaged in the bolt hole of the main body, pressing the elastic holding member by screwing inward, so that the power cable can be fixed between the holding groove on top of the insulator and the holding groove on the bottom of the elastic holding member; and a movable clamp fixing member to fix the movable clamp engaged with the insulator head.
Owner:KOREA METAL TECH & MANAGEMENT RES INST +1
Systems and methods for optical pumping using depolarizing filters
InactiveUS20060159149A1Reduce rateReduce maintenance costLaser detailsOptical devices for laserErbium lasersLight filter
An optical system comprises optical pump lasers, depolarizing filters and a multiplexer. A plurality of optical pump lasers generates a plurality of initial optical signals at different wavelengths. A plurality of depolarizing filters depolarize the plurality of initial optical signals. A multiplexer multiplexes the plurality of initial optical signals to form at least one optical pump signal. These systems and methods advantageously provide at least one optical pump signal with the required energy spread across multiple polarizations with fewer optical pump lasers. The reduction of optical pump lasers may eliminate the need to balance or adjust the power and polarization of each optical pump laser. Further, by reducing the number of optical pump lasers, the rate of component failure also reduces. As a result, these systems and methods are more reliable, may reduce maintenance costs, and may reduce the size as well as weight of the optical pumping system.
Owner:SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION
Composite railway sleeper
ActiveUS9695554B2Reduce maintenance costLow vibrationPiezoelectric/electrostriction/magnetostriction machinesBallastwayPlastic materialsMaterials science
A composite railway sleeper (1; 50; 100) comprising an outer coating shell (2; 51; 101) made of composite plastic material and a shaped structural core (3; 52; 102), made of a material comprising at least concrete contained within said outer coating shell (2; 51; 510; 101), wherein said outer coating shell (2; 51; 510; 101) presents in the upper outer face (2a; 51a; 101a) two distinct and opposite groups of grooves (4; 53) suitable to receive the angular guide plates (G) belonging to pre-assembled elastic type fastening systems (64) for the connection of two respective rails (R) with said railway sleeper (1; 50; 100).
Owner:GREENRAIL
Structure of Sextant Rotary Disk
ActiveUS20160091014A1Shorten lifespanReduce maintenance costYielding couplingSemiconductor/solid-state device manufacturingEngineeringInsertion element
A sextant rotary disk structure includes a rotary disk in which circumferentially distributed mounting slots are formed, the retention plates received in the mounting slots and having sides forming retention grooves, support members arranged between the mounting slots and the retention grooves, fastening elements extending through the rotary disk and the retention plates for fixing, an insertion element arranged at a center of the rotary disk and having a conic insertion hole in a convergent configuration, and a rotary shaft having an end forming an insertion cone insertable into the conic insertion hole. The thickness of the rotary disk can be increased to improve the strength thereof. Maintenance can be performed by only replacing deformed ones of the retention plates. The arrangement of the conic insertion hole and the insertion cone prevents undesired sticking.
Owner:HUANG YUNG CHIU
Apparatus and method for integrated routing in multi-network
InactiveUS20140146706A1Reduce maintenance costReduce maintenance costsData switching by path configurationMetropolitian area networksManagement systemReal-time computing
An apparatus for integrally managing a route between terminals of a multi-network and a method of setting a route between terminals of a multi-network are provided. The integrated route management system apparatus includes: a network route management processor that manages a route that is included in an individual network of the multi-network; a route state and performance monitoring unit that collects information about a route state and route performance from a network node that is included in the route; and an integrated route management processor that sets a route between terminals of the multi-network based on a route that is included in the individual network.
Owner:ELECTRONICS & TELECOMM RES INST
Filterless crankcase lubrication system for a vehicle
InactiveUS20050257767A1Reduce maintenance costReduce maintenance costsLubrication of auxillariesMachine framesAutomotive engineeringLubrication
A crankcase lubricating system and method for lubricating an engine of a motor vehicle. The crankcase lubricating system includes filterless lubricant circulation system, and a crankcase lubricant containing a fully formulated lubricating base oil meeting or exceeding ILSAC GF-4 or API CI-4 minimum performance standards for engine oils.
Owner:AFTON CHEMICAL
Hose joint clamp
InactiveUS20100306968A1Reduce maintenance costHigh clamp forceSnap fastenersSleeve/socket jointsHose couplingAir tightness
Owner:AN KOOK IND CO LTD
Gas Pipe Joint
ActiveUS20210116063A1Easily connectReduce maintenance costSleeve/socket jointsAdjustable jointsThreaded pipeEngineering
A gas pipe joint contains: a connection pipe, a first threaded pipe, and a second threaded pipe. The connection pipe includes a first part and a second part, the first part has a first threaded orifice, and the second part has a second threaded orifice. The first threaded pipe includes a first coupling section, a first nut section, and a second coupling section. The second threaded pipe includes a second nut section and a third coupling section, the second nut section has a second screwing portion, and the third coupling section has at least one second recessed portion and a second groove. The third coupling section has a second shoulder. The second shoulder has a second lower gasket. The first groove has two first loops, and the second groove has two second loops.
Owner:GREATNESS SANITARY IND
Reconfigurable data transmission system with terminal devices of different data transmission modes
ActiveUS11006358B1Improve overall operation service lifeReduce maintenance costPower managementData switching networksData transmission systemsEngineering
A data transmission coordination system and a method thereof are provided. In the method, multiple terminal devices are grouped into a first sub-group and a second sub-group. The first and the second sub-groups respectively include at least one of the terminal devices and have different data transmission modes for uploading data. The power consumption of the data transmission mode of the first sub-group is higher than that of the second sub-group. In response to the first terminal device of the sub-group conforming to a replacement condition, a second terminal device of the second sub-group replaces the first terminal device, so that the first sub-group includes the second terminal device. The replaced first terminal device is associated to the second sub-group or not able to transmit depending on an operation situation. Accordingly, a whole lifetime of the system is increased.
Owner:SERCOMM
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