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(099) |
(WO 2001/051156) KITE HAVING ENVELOPES AS RIBS |
19.07.2001 |
A63H 27/08 |
LEE, Dong, Won |
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A kite
comprising a film or envelope shaped body (1), envelope shaped ribs (2) and
single string (5) or double strings (5, 5'). Since the ribs (3) of the
kite take envelope-shapes injecting gas when in
the ribs gas such as air or helium is injected the
kite may fly well still more the body (1) of when
kite also is envelope the
kite may fly well still more. When the kite
takes two strings (3) the kite may fly well
still more than the conventional kite. |
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(087) |
(WO 2005/023631) IMPROVED SAFETY SYSTEM FOR A STEERABLE 4-LINE
KITE |
17.03.2005 |
A63H 27/08 |
CLEEMANN, Cornelia |
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Disclosed is a device for
kite surfing with pneumatically inflated,
stiffened steerable kites. Kite surfing is a
water sport which is comparable to windsurfing; however, a steerable
kite is used as a sail. The safety systems of
conventional steerable 4-line kites are provided with serious flaws while
obstructing the athlete and hampering the further development of said sport.
The aim of the invention is to overcome said flaws by means of a device that
provides optimum comfort as well as a more basic, less expensive version
thereof. Said aim is achieved by mounting a quick release shackle (29, 26,
27), to which a control device (30a/30b, 38, 9, 39, 10, 40) is attached, on
the hook plate (17) of the surfer's trapezoid-type pants. Said control...
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(087) |
(WO 2008/034421) KITE POWER GENERATOR |
27.03.2008 |
F03D 5/00 |
FRANETZKI, Manfred |
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The invention relates to kites for
generating power as a more economic alternative to wind wheels. In one
version, a kite (21) is suspended from a cable
(3), wound on a reel (10). Under the action of a wind force on the
kite (21) the cable (3) unwinds and turns the
reel (10). Mechanical devices (5) or a generator (6) are coupled to the axle
thereof. The kite climbs to maximum altitude,
whereupon, due to a short increase in the cable tension, the lift or wind
resistance thereof is reduced, for example, by kinking a strut (28) or
releasing the trim (31) and returned using little energy by rewinding the
cable (3). The kite (21) is reset after
descent, climbs and generates energy once again. Further cables can fix the
kite and a helium filling ... |
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| 4. |
(087) |
(WO 2008/104667) INFLATABLE DELTA TRACTION KITE |
04.09.2008 |
B63B 35/79 |
F ONE SARL |
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Inflatable traction
kite (1) and the system for managing the
traction power, the direction and the transient manoeuvres thereof, shaped
as a negative dihedron, of the type known as 'C-shape' or ' C-kite',
and comprising load-bearing riggers and riggers used to manage the direction
and trim, the kite (1) being characterized in
that in flight it is designed to be delta-shaped and for this reason its
leading edge (10), when laid flat, has a curvature such that, for each
half-wing (12, 13) of the kite, the angle (α)
formed by the tangent (S) to said central point (A) and the tangent (T) at a
given point (B) increases as said given point (B) moves from the forward
central point (A) toward the end (14, 15) of the kite
(1) and in that, in the fir... |
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| 5. |
(087) |
(WO 2004/013711) CONTROL APPARATUS FOR KITE
POWERED CONVEYANCE DEVICE |
12.02.2004 |
B63B 35/79 |
QUIJANO, Luis, E. |
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A control apparatus for a
kite powered conveyance device. Port and
starboard kite leads (28,32) and/or port and
starboard kite control lines (30, 36) connect
ends of a control bar (26, 26') to port and starboard ends of a
kite (12). A tether guide (34, 34', 34') is
connected to one end of the control bar (26) or to one of the
kite leads (28, 32). A harness (12) with a
spreader bar (18) is adapted to be worn by a user of the
kite powered conveyance device. An arm (20,
20') is connected to the spreader bar (18). A tether connector (42, 42') and
a hook (22, 22') are rotatably mounted on the arm (20, 20') for rotation
about the longitudinal axis of the arm (20, 20'). The hook (22, 22') is
hooked to the co... |
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| 6. |
(087) |
(WO 2009/035492) BIMODAL KITE SYSTEM |
19.03.2009 |
B64C 31/06 |
MAKANI POWER, INC. |
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A kite
is disclosed. The kite comprises a first
control element coupled to the kite in a first
tether-force configuration, wherein the first control element is used to
maintain controlled flight of the kite in the
first tether- force configuration during a power generating phase. The
kite further comprises a second control element
coupled to the kite in a second tether-force
configuration, wherein the second control element is used to maintain
controlled flight of the kite in the second
tether-force configuration during a recovery phase, and wherein during the
recovery phase a tether force associated with the second tether-force
configuration is reduced as compared to the tether force associated with the
first tether-force configuration dur... |
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| 7. |
(075) |
(WO 2004/052718) INTEGRATED KITE CONTROL BAR,
ADJUSTABLE TENSION SAFETY RELEASE DEVICE AND RELEASE LOCK |
24.06.2004 |
A63H 27/00 |
OCEAN RODEO SPORTS INC. |
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This invention relates to a novel
integrated kite control bar, adjustable tension
safety release device and release lock for use in kite
boarding. The kite control bar and safety
release device comprises a kite control bar
(14); a center line (20) associated with the kite
control bar and having a first end and a second end, and is characterized by
a safety release activation device (30) associated with the first end of the
center line on a first side of the control bar; and a hook engaging device
(19) associated with the second end of the center line linked to the safety
release activation device, said hook engaging device being openable when the
control bar is impinged against the safety release activation device. |
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(075) |
(WO 2004/000644) WIND RESISTANCE CONTROL DEVICE FOR ELLIPTICAL TRACTION
KITES |
31.12.2003 |
A63H 27/00 |
BOUSQUET, Michel |
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The invention relates to a wind
resistance control device for elliptical traction kites. More specifically,
the invention relates to a device that is used to turn a
kite resting on the leading edge thereof over
onto its back, to neutralise completely the traction of the
kite and to maintain the
kite thus without producing any structural deformation and to ensure
an immediate and smooth re-ascent of the kite
in all navigation configurations. The inventive device comprises a central
control line (1) consisting of a pre-line (4) which is attached to the pilot
and which extends into a central wire (5). Two suspension lines (7) are
fixed to the end of the aforementioned central wire (5) and each of said
suspension lines is fixed by means of an a... |
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(075) |
(WO 2007/135701) AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR THE FLIGHT OF
KITES |
29.11.2007 |
F03D 5/00 |
KITE GEN RESEARCH
S.R.L. |
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An automatic control system (1) is
described for the flight of a kite (2), in
order to generate electric or mechanical energy, comprising first detecting
means (3) on board the kite (2) detecting first
pieces of information regarding at least a position and an orientation in
the space of such kite (2) and accelerations of
the kite (2); second detecting means (5) on the
ground detecting second pieces of information regarding the tension on the
driving cables (6) and their relative position, a direction and an intensity
of a wind W which the kite (2) is immersed;
processing and controlling means (7) of such first and second pieces of
information (P), transforming the information (P) into a mechanical command
related to a control function (U) ... |
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(062) |
(WO 2010/000100) KITE SHIP |
07.01.2010 |
B63H 9/00 |
FUNG, Kwong Kun |
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A kite
ship comprises a ship and a kite for pulling
the ship, wherein the kite comprises a
kite main body(2), the upper end and the lower
end of which are respectively connected with an upper end rope(3) and a
lower end rope(4), wherein the other end of the upper end rope(3) is fixed
on a traction apparatus(9), and the other end of the lower end rope(4) is
fixed on a connector(5), wherein a traction apparatus pulling rope(8) is
also fixed on the traction apparatus(9); the other end of the traction
apparatus pulling rope is wound on a stranding cage(13) connected with a
motor(14) through a speed reducer(12); a tension dynamometer(7) is fixed on
the connector(5) as well; the tension dynamometer(7) is connected with a
connector pulling rope(10... |
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(062) |
(WO 1997/028871) KITE |
14.08.1997 |
A63H 27/08 |
LUDWIG, Frank |
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The invention relates to a
kite (2) having a cover sheet (6) which is
bordered on the periphery by an edge (18) supporting and accommodating the
functional joints and members of the kite (2).
Since all the functional joints and members of the
kite (2) have been moved towards the peripheral edge (18), the
surface of the cover sheet is free of any joints, openings or the like, i.e.
the form of said surface can be artistic at will. In contrast to a painted
cover sheet, high quality motifs which are aesthetically very attractive can
also be permanently applied in a particularly rapid and economical manner
e.g. by silk screen printing. Moving the attachment points (AN) of the
flying lines to the outer ends of the frame (4) is particularly advant...
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(062) |
(WO 2005/047103) GLIDE KITE AIRPLANE |
26.05.2005 |
B60V 1/08 |
HONJYO, Takaji |
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A glide kite
airplane capable of a variable speed flight to enable a safe flight and
take-off and landing and allow incidental facilities to be made on a small
scale in that propulsion air currents from a propelling device are used for
both a propulsion force and a lift. A glide kite
airplane (10) has forwardly convexly curved kite
type wings (14), jet propulsion devices (22) for generating a propulsion
force and a lift by spouting air currents obliquely downward toward curved
recesses formed in the backs of the wings (14), and horizontal stability
wings (26) for changing the angle of inclination (θ) of the wings (14)
during the flight. When the angle of inclination (θ) is increased, the
propulsion air currents are directed downward, so t... |
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| 13. |
(049) |
(WO 2009/126988) CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A WINDMILL KITE |
22.10.2009 |
F03D 9/00 |
WONGALEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD |
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A control system for a windmill
kite having a platform tethered by at least one
tethering line, and supporting a plurality of rotors that provide lift to
keep the kite aloft and to generate electrical
power. The control system comprises a computer and controller. The computer
comprises a memory circuitry accessible by a microprocessor, the memory
circuitry storing data representing at least one set of stored reference
values. The controller arranged for regulating at least one functional
parameter of the kite by controlling at least
one operating characteristic of the rotors, with the computer cyclically
retrieving a plurality of sensed environmental parametric values from
sensors disposed on or near the kite, and
processes a set of output ... |
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| 14. |
(049) |
(WO 2003/010046) RELEASABLE CONTROL YOKE ANCHOR SYSTEM FOR
KITE |
06.02.2003 |
B62B 15/00 |
SINCLAIRE, Maya |
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A control yoke anchor system (11)
for many uses of a kite, for example a
kite-powered vehicle, has a control yoke (28)
releasably attached to an anchor (12). The lower end of a longitudinal
member (20) is coupled to a base (14). The base (14) is mounted on, or is
part of a vehicle propellable by a flying kite
controlled by user manipulation of one or more control lines (31) coupled
between the control yoke (28) and the kite. A
first pivotal coupling (22) on the upper end of the longitudinal member is
releasably couplable to the control yoke (28). A second pivotal coupling
(24) can be pivotally coupled between the base (14) and the lower end of the
longitudinal member. The longitudinal member may be flexible. Releasable
coupling of the contr... |
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| 15. |
(049) |
(WO 2002/018202) CONTROL DEVICE FOR A STEERING KITE
ON A BOAT |
07.03.2002 |
B63B 1/12 |
LUNDGREN, Edwin |
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The invention relates to a control
device for a steering kite on a boat. Said
steering kite can be steered by means of a
steering device and at least two or three, preferably at least four or five,
suspension lines. According to the invention, the control device comprises
at least one force introduction rail which extends essentially horizontally
over the water line, and on which a deviation device for the suspension
lines is positioned in such way that it can move back and forth. The rail is
fixed to the boat between the steering kite and
the steering device in such a way that the traction force of the steering
kite produces torque about the longitudinal
axis and/or the transversal axis of the boat in the water, by means of which
the side ... |
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(049) |
(WO 2008/120257) WIND ENERGY CONVERTER USING KITES |
09.10.2008 |
F03D 5/04 |
KITE GEN RESEARCH
S.R.L. |
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A wind system (1) is described for
converting energy comprising at least one kite
(2) that can be driven from ground immersed in at least one wind current (W)
and at least one module (5) adapted to translate on at least one rail (6; 7)
placed next to the ground, such module (5) being connected through at least
one rope (4) to the kite (2), in order to drag
the module (5) on the rail (6; 7) and to perform a conversion of wind energy
into electric energy through at least one electric energy generating system
cooperating with module (5) and rail (6; I) 1 such rope (4) being adapted
both to transmit mechanical energy from and to the
kite (2) and to control the flight trajectory of the
kite (2). |
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(049) |
(WO 1999/059866) AN IMPROVED KITE |
25.11.1999 |
A63H 27/08 |
LYNN, Peter, Robert |
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The kite
employs a flexible leading edge (11) with one or more spines (12, 13)
orientated substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of symmetry of
the kite. The spines (12, 13) may be in a
number of constructions but substantially all constructions provide a shape
so as to assist in producing camber in the kite
skin. The kite may include either flexible or
rigid bridling with a number of attachment points of the leading edge (11)
and spines (12, 13). |
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(049) |
(WO 2002/096753) TRACTION KITE DESIGN |
05.12.2002 |
A63H 27/08 |
LYNN, Peter, Robert |
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A traction
kite in use is arch-shaped, when flying lines (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b) are
connected to a flier, boat, buggy, etc. The kite's
leading edge (9) when viewed in plan, with the kite
laid out flat, is concave at centre section (A) and straight or convex near
wing tips (5a-5b). The kite is rigidified by
ram air, pneumatic tube framing on a single skin, etc. The convexity of the
shoulders of leading edge (9) resists shoulder collapse due to line loading
whilst the concavity of centre section (A) allows lower angles of attack.
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(049) |
(WO 2002/100500) CONTROL LINE ASSEMBLY FOR KITES |
19.12.2002 |
A63H 27/00 |
BOARDS & MORE AG |
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A kite
control assembly permitting arch-type kites (10) with four attachment points
to be flown with two control lines (20, 21) and further including changeable
length line elements which may be set to cause particular performance by the
kite (10) under given wind conditions and to
make the kite (10) optimally maneuverable.
Cross bridles (38, 39), changeable in length, may be used to alter the
turning radius of the kite (10) in various wind
conditions. Line guides (44, 45) and line stops (46, 47) may be provided for
rapidly de-powering the kite (10). |
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| 20. |
(049) |
(WO 2010/017630) VARIABLE AIR SURFACE WIND POWER GENERATION |
18.02.2010 |
F03D 5/00 |
MOORE, James P. |
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A system for generating
electricity from wind power having a kite
member, having a variable air surface, a plurality of control cables
extending between the kite member and a ground
station, the ground station having a main mast, the main mast pivotable
between a retracted position and an extended position, conversion means for
converting the motion of the main mast between the retracted position and
the extended position into electricity as the kite
member is extended from the ground station, retraction means for retracting
the kite when the kite
reaches a selected distance from the ground station, retraction means for
retracting the main mast from the extended position to the retracted
position, and a control system for selectively contro... |
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| 21. |
(037) |
(WO 2004/048192) TRACTION KITE |
10.06.2004 |
B62B 15/00 |
BODENWINKLER, Kurt |
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Disclosed is a traction
kite comprising a tube frame that has the shape
of an arch in the used condition and a top sail (6, 7, 8) which is connected
to the tube frame. The tube frame is provided with a leading air-filled
approach flow tube (1) forming a leading approach flow edge relative to the
direction of flight. The inventive traction kite
is characterized by the fact that the top sail (6, 7, 8) is provided with at
least one passage (3) for a supporting air flow while the tube frame
encompasses at least one trailing approach flow tube (2) forming a trailing
approach flow edge in the area of the passage (3). The inventive traction
kite is characterized by a greater ascending
force and therefore improved flying properties, especially a st... |
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| 22. |
(037) |
(WO 1997/015490) BOAT POWERED BY MEANS OF A KITE
VIA A HINGED ARM |
01.05.1997 |
B63H 9/06 |
CHATELAIN, Pierre |
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The invention relates to a boat
using the wind as a prime mover without generating important rolling and
yawing moments. This boat which is powered by a kite
comprises an arm (1) hinged at one extremity (2) to the boat, and means for
controlling the arm (1) in inclination (3) and in orientation (4), the free
end (5) of the arm (1) being the traction point wherein connection lines (6)
leave the boat to join the kite. Appropriate
inclination (3) and orientation (4) of the arm (1) cause the traction
straight-line (10) of the kite pass close to
the center-board (11) of the boat, thereby reducing and even cancelling the
rolling and yawing moments. The boat of the invention is particularly
intended to rapid displacement using the wind. |
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| 23. |
(037) |
(WO 1994/023812) INFLATABLE KITE ARRANGEMENT
AND LAUNCHER |
27.10.1994 |
A63H 27/08 |
SKYSTREME U.K. LIMITED PASCOE, Vernon, George
HANNING, Bernard, William |
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An inflatable
kite (150) comprises a plurality of
longitudinal inflatable tubes (54) and a transverse inflatable tube (53) at
the rear end, and when the kite is inflated,
the front end has a larger cross-sectional area than the rear end. When
inflated the rear edge and side edges are co-planar. Air vents (57, 157) are
provided. The kite may be inflated and launched
manually or by an automatic launcher (20). |
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| 24. |
(037) |
(WO 2007/144643) APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING ENERGY FROM THE WIND
AND IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO LIGHTENING CONDUCTORS |
21.12.2007 |
F03D 5/00 |
KITETECH ENERGY SYSTEMS LIMITED |
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One aspect of the invention
provides a method and apparatus for converting wind energy to another form
of energy. The apparatus comprises one or more kite
tethered to ground or water-based means and means for controlling the
kite(s) to follow an oscillatory path of
movement. The ground or water-based means having elements or members thereof
capable of oscillatory movement driven by the oscillatory movement of the
kite or kites to convert energy derived from
movement of the kite or kites into kinetic,
potential and/or electrical energy. |
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| 25. |
(037) |
(WO 1997/032117) EMISSION CONTROL AND/OR SILENCER AND/OR SEPARATOR AND/OR
MIXING APPARATUS |
04.09.1997 |
F01N 1/12 |
KITE, Murray,
James KITE, Robert, Ernest, James |
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This invention provides an
apparatus (1) having an inner conduit (3) which is formed with a helical
spiral in the wall of said conduit (3) placed within an outer tube (2). The
perforated inner conduit (3) may carry a variety of fluids or gases and be
surrounded by a porous material (4) between the inner conduit (3) and the
outer tube (2). The helical spiral in the wall of the inner conduit (3)
encourages the passage of fluids within said conduit (3) to pass through the
perforations (6) and through the porous material (4) prior to exiting out a
distant end of the tube (2). This apparatus (1) may be used as a silencer as
part of an emission control system and can be provided with catalytic
material in the porous material (4) to decrease emiss... |
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| 26. |
(037) |
(WO 2005/014392) RAM AIR-INFLATED KITE |
17.02.2005 |
B64C 31/06 |
PETER LYNN LIMITED |
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A ram air inflated soft
kite (spanwise section depicted) has upper (30)
and lower (31) skins joined at sides (32, 33) and trailing edge (not shown).
The leading edge (not shown) has openings allowing ram air-inflation. Skins
(30, 31) are connected inward of their edges by links (34) consisting of
chordwise extending ribs or cords spaced spanwise and chordwise. Curvature
of the kite is produced by the shape of links
(34) or by altering their spacing, eg closer, in the spanwise direction, on
upper skin (30) than on lower skin (31) so that wingtips (37, 38) curve
upwards, preferably at 15°, to form a dihedral. Yaw and edging type
instability in higher aspect ratio kites may be controlled by varying the
depth of the leading edge of the kite at...
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(037) |
(WO 1989/007072) CONTROLLABLE AIRFOIL KITE |
10.08.1989 |
A63H 27/08 |
SKYNASAUR INC. |
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A ram-air airfoil stunt
kite has its upper forward edge provided with
two stiffener members (38, 40) that provide a rounded leading edge and are
connected together by a flexible joint (46). Two operator-held control
strings (62, 68) are connected to bridles which are, in turn, connected to
keels (52, 54) on the kite. The outboard bridle
strings (72, 73) are shorter than the inboard bridle strings (70, 71) so as
to remain taut during normal flying operations. When the apparent wind
velocity increases, the kite becomes
transversely curved, whereupon the inboard bridle strings become taut to
establish an optimum maximum curvature. |
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| 28. |
(037) |
(WO 2002/030744) MECHANISM FOR RELEASING ARTICLES FROM KITES |
18.04.2002 |
B64C 31/06 |
CLAWSON, Bert, G. |
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An object holding and releasing
mechanism (11) for use in combination with a kite
(K), a flight string (S) having a first end (FE) for being held by the flyer
of the kite and having a second end (SE), and
an object (O) to be released after being carried aloft by the
kite. The object holding and releasing
mechanism includes a first member (13) for being attached to the
kite; a holding mechanism (15) for holding the
object to be released; and a second member (17) for being attached to the
second end of the flight string, the second member being hingeably attached
to the first member for movement between a closed position in which the
object to be released is held by the holding mechanism and a opened position
in which the object to be release... |
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| 29. |
(037) |
(WO 2009/015349) KITE REEL DEVICE |
29.01.2009 |
B65H 54/02 |
GLENN, Gary |
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A kite
reel device having a rectangular housing providing a cylindrical frame and a
spool having ribs with a v-shaped outer edge, the spool being rotatably
mounted onto a cylindrical axle located within a center aperture of the
frame. A reel providing a handle is mounted to one side of the frame, while
a knob for holding the device is affixed to the other side. Recesses within
the frame releasably secure the handle to the frame. A hole in the center of
the top side of the frame accommodates the passage of
kite string onto the spool. The v-shape of the spool rib outer edges
assists in keeping the kite string centered and
from getting tangled around the axle. Another embodiment provides a ground
anchor, a shoulder harness strap, a digital cou... |
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| 30. |
(037) |
(WO 2010/032251) AERIAL OBSERVATION SYSTEM |
25.03.2010 |
B64B 1/56 |
SHILAT IMAGING LTD |
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An aerial platform comprising a
kite providing a level of directional stability
when elevated by the wind, and an inflated balloon attached above the
kite with a cord. The payload is attached to
the kite. The physical separation of the
balloon from the kite isolates the payload from
shocks generated by the balloon. Additional isolation is provided by use of
an elastic attachment cord. Electric power is supplied to the aerial
platform by means of an optical fiber receiving optical power from a
ground-based source, and conversion of the optical power to electrical power
on board the platform. In order to provide a strong tether line, the optical
fiber is plaited with a jacket braided from high tensile strength fibers. An
aerial laser transmit... |
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| 31. |
(025) |
(WO 2001/034461) A TOWABLE UNDERWATER KITE |
17.05.2001 |
B63C 11/46 |
ARTHUR, Brian, Frank |
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A towable, non-self-propelled,
non-airtight, manned underwater kite which has
a main frame (11) which is sized to allow a person to be supported thereby
in a horizontal position, a front canopy (12) which is in front of the
person's head to deflect water away from the person's head, and foot
operated elevator means (13) adjacent a rear portion of the main frame (11)
which allows the rise and fall of the kite to
be controlled. |
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| 32. |
(025) |
(WO 2006/113988) DETACHABLE LINE MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR TRACTION KITES |
02.11.2006 |
B64C 31/06 |
LIQUID SKY KITEBOARDING, INC. |
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A device for managing lines of a
kite has a means for securing the device to a
control bar of a kite and a line attachment
portion of the device, the line attachment portion having a plurality of
means for detachably retaining lines of a kite.
The means for securing is formed to have an internally cylindrical sleeve
having a longitudinal opening. Opposing portions of the sleeve adjacent the
longitudinal opening are biased towards each other, and are elastically
flexible to allow insertion of the control bar while frictionally retaining
the control bar once inserted. The means for detachably retaining lines is
formed as a slit in a circumferential direction with respect to the sleeve,
which slit is formed to frictionally and removably retain... |
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| 33. |
(025) |
(WO 2001/000489) PARAGLIDER OR STUNT KITE WITH
INHERENT STABILITY |
04.01.2001 |
A63H 27/08 |
LAKOWSKI, Michael |
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The invention relates to a
paraglider or a stunt kite that resembles a
paraglider. Said paraglider or kite is provided
with one cell (1) that essentially extends across the entire surface of the
canopy and that is essentially not sub-divided, or with a plurality of cells
(1) that are arranged one beside the other and that are at least somewhat
spaced apart from one another or that are merely separated by lateral
delimitations (2). Said delimitations (2) and/or the cells (1) are arranged
in a substantially parallel and/or angular orientation to the longitudinal
axis (4) of the canopy (5) with respect to the direction of flight (3). The
one or more cells (1) are substantially gas-tight and are at least partially
filled with a gas. Once filled... |
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| 34. |
(025) |
(WO 1999/037373) CAPTIVE KITE |
29.07.1999 |
A63H 27/08 |
LUDWIG, Frank |
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Disclosed is a new technical
component for a kite in the form of a check
loop (4) serving to variably fix the straight and/or curved
kite rods (3) regardless of the diameter of the
rod thereby influencing the tension of the sail. Said check loops (4)
provide two special advantages in relation to ordinary plastic rod
connectors or tunnel-like batten pockets placed on the surface of the sail
(1) with the purpose of rigidly fixing the rods. On the one hand, less time
is needed for sewing and assembly during production while on the other hand
the central sail area (1) can be optionally be decorated with a valuable
design due to the fact that it remains fully untouched or intact since no
fixing seams or reinforcing materials are required inside ... |
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| 35. |
(025) |
(WO 2005/100150) PLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR A FLYING KITE-TYPE
WIND-ATTACKED ELEMENT IN A WIND-POWERED WATERCRAFT |
27.10.2005 |
B63H 9/06 |
SKYSAILS GMBH & CO. KG |
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Disclosed is a placement system
for a free-flying kite-type wind-attacked
element (101) in a watercraft in which the kite-type
wind-attacked element (101) comprising a profiled wing is connected to the
vessel body via a traction rope (1.1). Said wind-attacked element (101) can
be guided from a neutral position on board the watercraft into a raised
position that is free from obstacles located at the same or a higher level.
An azimuthally pivotable fixture (181) is provided by means of which the
wind-attacked element (101) can be brought into a position in which the same
is exposed to an sufficient wind effect. Furthermore, a docking receiving
device (181) is provided which is to be removably connected to the docking
adapter of the wind-attac... |
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| 36. |
(025) |
(WO 2006/027194) WATER CRAFT COMPRISING A KITE-TYPE
ELEMENT |
16.03.2006 |
B63B 59/00 |
SKYSAILS GMBH & CO. KG |
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The invention relates to a water
craft comprising a kite-type element, which is
connected to said water craft by means of a traction cable (1). Said water
craft is characterised in that the kite-type
element (23) is equipped with adjusting devices, which are supplied with
energy from the water craft (21), said energy being transmitted in the
traction cable (1) or by an element on the latter. |
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| 37. |
(025) |
(WO 2006/027195) WATER CRAFT COMPRISING A KITE-TYPE
ELEMENT |
16.03.2006 |
B63H 9/06 |
SKYSAILS GMBH & CO. KG |
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The invention relates to a water
craft comprising a kite-type element, which is
connected to the water craft by means of a traction cable (3). Said water
craft is characterised in that the kite-type
element is equipped with adjusting devices and an energy generation unit
(1), which delivers energy when the tractive force that is exerted on the
traction cable (3) is modified. |
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| 38. |
(025) |
(WO 1990/005663) KITE FRAME WITH INFLATABLE
COMPARTMENT WING |
31.05.1990 |
A63H 27/08 |
VOILE SYSTEME BERTHOMME, Sylvain |
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Kite
frame, used in particular in wind-driven craft comprising a wing (10)
composed of inflatable compartments (14) placed side by side, having air
inlets (24) and interconnected by their lateral sides (16) and suspension
cords (12) characterized in that the latter (12) are placed in a single row,
at the rear of the leading edge and in that the profile section is
self-gliding and a wing-type kite frame
characterized in that a part of the trailing edge of each half-plane of the
sail is stiffened so as to form an aileron and in that it comprises means
for manoeuvring the stiffened part. |
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| 39. |
(025) |
(WO 2006/097582) BI-DIRECTIONAL VEHICLE TOWED BY A
KITE |
21.09.2006 |
B62B 15/00 |
SUIRE, Olivier |
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The invention concerns a vehicle
(A) designed to be towed by a kite. It consists
of a chassis (1) whereon are fixed two aligned steering wheels (2) and an
offset non-steering wheel (3) whereof the axis of rotation merges in plan
view with the right bisector (M) of the segment linking the two steering
wheels (2). It comprises a pedal mechanism (4) enabling the steering wheels
(2) to be steered via connecting rods (5) so that the steering wheels are
symmetrically steered relative to the right bisector (M). The seat (6) as
well as the pedal mechanism (4) are arranged such that the pilot is seated
close to the ground, perpendicularly to the trajectory, providing both for a
stable and convenient position for controlling the
kite. |
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| 40. |
(025) |
(WO 1990/001001) A DEPRESSOR |
08.02.1990 |
B63B 21/66 |
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE IN HER
BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND
NORTHERN IRELAND JEPSON, Gerald, Frederick |
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A depression
kite for taking towed bodies down to a certain depth and maintaining
them at that depth. Previous kites have been very large and heavy, with very
high drag. The kite of the invention comprises
a hull plate (1), a deflector (2) attached to the hull plate, a keel (3)
extending below the hull plate to which is attached a stabilising fin (4)
and a stabilising fin (5) or fins (8a) and (8b) which have a variable
position tail plane (9), is attached to the upper surface of the hull plate.
This kite allows high towing speeds whilst
being light weight and possessing low drag and may be used to maintain towed
cables at a predetermined depht. |
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| 41. |
(025) |
(WO 2007/034193) KITE POWER GENERATOR |
29.03.2007 |
F03D 11/04 |
NICHOLSON, Kit |
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The Kitepower Generator uses one
or more kites that go through a oscillating cycle of motion creating varying
forces on their tether lines. These varying forces are converted into
rotation, using a crankshaft. The cycle of motion may be driven by the
inherent kite design or through the action of
two or more tether lines connected to a crankshaft. The pull from the lines
is stronger when they pull out and weaker when they are being pulled in. The
cycle of motion may involve flapping, swirling, waving, swooping, veering or
feathering. Several kites may be connected or combined into a single
composite kite. Efficiency is higher with three
or more lines so that one is always pulling out strongly. Various techniques
keep kites aloft in still or ... |
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| 42. |
(025) |
(WO 2008/004261) WIND SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING ENERGY THBOQGI A VERTICAL-AXIS
TURBINE ACTUATED BY MEANS OF KITES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ELECTRIC ENERGY
THROUGH SOCH SYSTEM |
10.01.2008 |
F03D 5/00 |
IPPOLITO, Massimo |
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System for converting wind energy
is described, comprising at least one kite (1)
that can be driven from ground immersed in at least one wind current W and a
vertical-axis wind turbine (2), placed at, ground level, such wind turbine
(2) being equipped with at least one arm (3) connected through two ropes (4)
to the kite (1), such
kite (1) being adapted to be driven through the turbine (2) to rotate
the arm (3) and convert wind energy into electric energy through at least
one generator/motor system (15a, 15b) operating as generator that
co-operates with the turbine (2), the ropes (4) being adapted both to
transmit mechanical energy from and to the kites (1), and to control the
flight trajectory of the kites (1). A process for producing elect... |
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| 43. |
(025) |
(WO 2008/072269) SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF THE FLIGHT
OF KITES |
19.06.2008 |
B63B 35/79 |
KITE GEN RESEARCH
S.R.L. |
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A system (10) is described for
performing the automatic control of the flight of at least one
kite (11) controlled and driven by cables (13)
comprising at least one first actuating motor (12) adapted to exert an
unwinding-rewinding action of such cables (13) on respective winches (14a,
14b) and at least one second actuating motor (15) adapted to perform a
differential control action of such cables ( 13). |
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| 44. |
(025) |
(WO 2006/088222) HANDWRITTEN CHARACTER RECOGNIZING METHOD, HANDWRITTEN
CHARACTER RECOGNIZING SYSTEM, HANDWRITTEN CHARACTER RECOGNIZING PROGRAM, AND
RECORDING MEDIA |
24.08.2006 |
G06K 9/46 |
KITE IMAGE
TECHNOLOGIES INC. |
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In the case of a handwritten
character recognition of an on-line handwritten character, a simple and
high-performance character recognition can be performed even for an input
with one stroke such as a square style of Chinese handwritten character.
Each handwritten character inputted is grasped in a parameter expression and
is approximated with polygonal lines. The angle made between a reference
axis and each polygonal line approximated is determined, as a vector from
the starting to terminal points, into a polygonal angle series. The external
angle series of the angular apexes of the polygonal lines obtained is
determined, and the sum of the external angles of a sequence of an identical
sign of plus or minus is set to the winding angle seri... |
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| 45. |
(025) |
(WO 2008/020557) HAND-WRITTEN CHARACTER RECOGNIZING METHOD, HAND-WRITTEN
CHARACTER RECOGNIZING SYSTEM, HAND-WRITTEN CHARACTER RECOGNIZING PROGRAM,
AND STORAGE MEDIUM |
21.02.2008 |
G06K 9/62 |
KITE Image
Technologies Inc. |
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The problem of symbolization is
avoided, the structure is expressed in an analog way, and matching with a
reference can be performed flexibly and simply. Each stroke of a
hand-written character string is grasped in a parameter expression. The each
stroke is approximated to a broken line. The broken line drawn by
broken-line approximation is treated as a vector from the starting point to
the end point. The angles between a reference axis and the broken lines are
determined as a broken line angle sequence. The exterior angle sequence of
the vertices of the obtained broken lines is determined. The sum of the
exterior angles of the continuous same sign + or - of the exterior angle
sequence is defined as a winding angle sequence. On the basis of... |
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| 46. |
(025) |
(WO 2005/007501) SEAT BOARD FOR BOARD KITING |
27.01.2005 |
B63B 35/79 |
SUH, Sungjun |
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The present invention discloses a
seat board for board kiting that is made of a substantially high durability
of material, having a seating recess thereon, thereby permitting a rider to
enjoy the board kiting in a convenient way. The seat board for board kiting
that has a seating recess formed at an upper central portion thereof, is in
a shape of a generally small boat and has a kite
fixed thereto to thereby obtain a propelling force, the seat board
including: a body made of a polystyrene foam material; a resin layer made of
fiber glass and formed on the external surface of the body for preventing
the damage caused upon collision of the body against an external object; and
kite fixing means provided slidably in the
seating recess for fixing... |
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| 47. |
(025) |
(WO 2005/007260) A KITE |
27.01.2005 |
A63H 27/08 |
BARNES, Paul Daniel Louis |
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A steerable single or
multi-compartment, sled-shaped, inflatable kite
having at least a pair of substantially longitudinal gas chambers (3, 4) as
beams. When the kite is inflated, it is
generally in the form of a tapered rectangle with triangular keels (1, 2)
attached to each outside gas chamber (3, 4). Keels may also be optionally
attached to each of any inside gas chambers. There is a non-inflatabel area
(10) between the longitudinal gas chambers that provides sail area or
additional sail area. Bridal attachment islets (7, 8) are provided on the
keels (1, 2). An islet row (9) provides attachment points for a tail, drogue
or the like. |
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| 48. |
(025) |
(WO 2000/010873) VANELESS ROTARY KITE |
02.03.2000 |
A63H 27/08 |
KNIGHT, Carl, E. |
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A vaneless rotary
kite (10) suitable for rotation in a direction
perpendicular to the wind flow is provided with a symmetrical wind receiving
surface (12) supported by a frame (22) and open at the ends thereof
permitting the passage of air currents therethrough with a flexible baffle
(30) at the air outlet to control air flow and with at least two vents (28)
to facilitate rotation. This vaneless rotary kite
(10) can be maneuvered during rotative flight. |
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| 49. |
(025) |
(WO 2001/068212) KITE TETHER CONTROL WITH
ATTACHMENT TO THE BODY |
20.09.2001 |
B63B 35/79 |
HUNTS, Rick, E. |
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A multi-tether
kite control device uses a winding (7)
mechanism to rewind the tether reels (5, 6). The mechanism is activated by a
pull-string (8) attached to the belt (13) or torso of the operator. By
repetitively moving the device away from and toward his body, the operator
can rewind one or both tethers without releasing his grasp upon the device
handles. Separate reels are used to coil the tethers attached to the leading
edges of the kite to provide a controlled
braking action. |
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| 50. |
(025) |
(WO 2002/040124) KITE CONTROL SYSTEMS |
23.05.2002 |
A63H 27/00 |
BELLACERA, John, D. |
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A power controlled
kite system (70) including a variable-line
kite controller (52) with a rotatable spool bar
(84) carrying plural spools (110, 112, 114, 116), or a fixed-line
controlled. The systems also may include deployment mechanisms (110, 112,
114, 116), sheeting mechanisms (200), cleating mechanisms (240) for the
sheeting mechanisms, safety releases (320), and line protectors (300) for
use with variable- and/or fixed-line controllers. |
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| 51. |
(025) |
(WO 2006/055010) INFANT WRAP ESPECIALLY SUITED FOR NEWBORNS |
26.05.2006 |
A41B 13/06 |
TAILORED TECHNOLOGIES, INCORPORATED |
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A towel and blanket wrap (10) for
an infant is cut in a kite shape. The four
corners (12, 14) of the kite configuration are
adapted to be worn by an infant such that the first corner(12), the hood
portion (60), a double layer of material forming a hood opening covers the
baby's head when worn, the lower opposite end portion (34) folds inward over
the leg covering to also swaddle baby’s arms. To secure baby as well as it’s
covering; a strap (52) secures all folds together for warmth and protection.
Additional types of fastening systems are disclosed as well as shape of
material. The kite shaped wrap (10) can be
fabricated using several manufacturing techniques. |
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| 52. |
(025) |
(WO 2007/050048) CONVERSION ARRANGEMENT FOR KAYAK |
03.05.2007 |
B63B 35/00 |
JAMISON, David, S. |
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Conversion arrangement for kayak
with stabilizer, keel, rudder, and rudder pedals. A funcTional accessory
arrangement for converting a kayak that will use the same kites as the
kite surfer's use for propulsion, the
conversion includes a rudder, keel and stabilizer,the stabilizer is designed
to keep the kayak upright even if the kite is
90 degrees to the vessels beam and it allows the kavak to tack into the
wind. |
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| 53. |
(025) |
(WO 2007/044290) APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR FACILITATING AERIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY |
19.04.2007 |
B64C 31/06 |
FONCANNON, INC. |
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In an apparatus for facilitating
aerial photography, a camera is secured to a three-dimensional geometric
kite in a position that is substantially fixed
relative to the kite. The camera is configured
for taking aerial photographs while said kite
is in flight. |
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| 54. |
(025) |
(WO 2009/022979) A WIND-POWER UNIT AND A METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL
ENERGY |
19.02.2009 |
F03D 5/06 |
ENERGY POTENTIAL AB |
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The invention relates to a
wind-power unit having a kite (1 ) having a
line (3), which is connected with a generator (2) in a ground station.
Control means (4, 7) are arranged to set the position of the
kite (1 ) in relation to the wind (W). By
coupling means (5), the generator is (2) connected with an electric mains
(6). According to the invention, the coupling means (5) comprises an
electrical energy converter connected with the stator of the generator (2).
The invention also relates to a method for generating electrical energy,
where the tensile force from a kite is utilized
to drive a generator. The current from the generator is converted and is
delivered to the mains. |
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| 55. |
(025) |
(WO 2009/031993) INFANT WRAP INCLUDING BODY PADDING |
12.03.2009 |
A41B 13/06 |
COATES, Fredica, V. |
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A kite
shaped infant wrap includes a padded central section for supporting an
infant and a padded head support roll. This kite
shaped infant wrap can include a primary restraint for securing the infant's
torso within the kite shaped wrap and a
secondary restraint for securing the blanket portion of the wrap around the
infant. Alternate versions of the primary restraint include a belt, a seat
belt and a vest. An adjustable hood can also permit the hood to be drawn
away from the infant's face. The infant wrap is adjustable and can be folded
in a manner so that the wrap is suitable both for an infant of normal size
and for a smaller infant, such as a premature infant. |
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| 56. |
(012) |
(WO 1989/009075) HYPODERMIC NEEDLE RETRACTOR |
05.10.1989 |
A61M 5/32 |
DAVSA SEVENTY-FIFTH PTY. LTD.
KITE, John, Patrick |
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A hypodermic syringe (10) has a
retractable needle (18) carried in a needle support (17) mounted on the end
of the syringe body (11). The needle (18) is attached to a needle holder
(22) which has a conical head (26) on its forward end. A passage (30) in the
holder enables the needle bore to communicate through holes (29) in the
holder (22) with the chamber (14). The plunger and piston assembly (32) has
a piston (33) with a sealing cap (35) engaged therewith. The piston (33) has
a forwardly extending tubular portion (39) defining an opening with a
tapered wall (40) which engages over the head (26) to lock the head behind
an abutment surface (41). At the same time a diaphragm (38) formed by the
sealing cap (35) extending across the tubular po... |
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| 57. |
(012) |
(WO 2005/058695) TUBE KITE |
30.06.2005 |
A63H 27/00 |
BOARDS & MORE AG |
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Disclosed is a tube
kite comprising two front lines (14, 16) that
are combined into a traction line (26) and can be removably fastened to the
surfer, and two back lines (18, 20) which can be fixed to a bar (4). An
additional line (22) is provided which acts as a supplementary front line
during the flying phase. |
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| 58. |
(012) |
(WO 2005/100147) POSITIONING DEVICE FOR A FREE-FLYING
KITE-TYPE WIND-ATTACKED ELEMENT IN A WIND-POWERED WATERCRAFT |
27.10.2005 |
B63H 9/06 |
SKYSAILS GMBH & CO. KG |
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Disclosed is a positioning device
for a free-flying kite-type wind-attacked
element (1) that comprises a profiled wing, is used as the exclusive, an
auxiliary, or an emergency drive unit, and is connected to a watercraft (4)
via a traction rope (1.1). Said positioning device is provided with a winch
(2) that encompasses means which cause the traction rope (1.1) to be taken
in when a given first tractive force is not attained and/or when the flow is
about to stop or has stopped abruptly and/or cause the traction rope (1.1)
to be veered when a given second tractive force and/or a given inflow
velocity are/is exceeded. |
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| 59. |
(012) |
(WO 2005/100149) WATERCRAFT COMPRISING A FREE-FLYING
KITE-TYPE WIND-ATTACKED ELEMENT AS A WIND-POWERED DRIVE UNIT |
27.10.2005 |
B63H 9/06 |
SKYSAILS GMBH & CO. KG |
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Disclosed is a wind-powered
watercraft (4) in which a free-flying kite-type
wind-attacked element (1) that is provided with a profiled wing and is used
as the exclusive, an auxiliary, or an emergency drive unit is connected to
the vessel (4) only via one traction rope (1.1), said traction rope (1.1)
optionally fanning out into a number of holding ropes. The wind-attacked
element (1) can be modified via at least one active driving element (1.2)
that is disposed thereupon and is effectively connected thereto by modifying
the aerodynamic effect thereof in order to be guided into a given position
relative to the watercraft (4) or to dynamically maneuver. |
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| 60. |
(012) |
(WO 1997/026966) ACROBATICS KITE MANOEUVRABLE
WITH ONE HAND |
31.07.1997 |
A63H 27/08 |
EOLO GAYLA INDUSTRIES, S.A. ESCALA BRAVO,
Martin |
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The sail of said
kite is configured by interconnecting two
trapezes by means of an intermediary rod common to both trapezes, each
trapeze including a reinforcement rod which extends between one of the
common apexes of both trapezes and the opposite apex, and an additional rod
which is arranged transverse to the above-mentioned rods and which links the
opposite extremities or the extremities which are further away from each
other of the two said trapezes. The control element is comprised of two
parts coupled to each other and having substantially the shape of a
boomerang, with the second handle-like part being coupled to the first part
at its central point, both parts forming together a "T". The control is
based on the use of three pairs of ... |
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| 61. |
(012) |
(WO 2000/032289) DIRIGIBLE AUTOGYRO HELICOPTER KITE |
08.06.2000 |
A63H 27/08 |
SIMERAY, Janick |
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The invention concerns a dirigible
autogyro helicopter kite, flying in an average
wind, comprising two propellers, optimised according to flying criteria.
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| 62. |
(012) |
(WO 2001/007315) BOARD FOR TRACTION BY A SAILWING OR A
KITE |
01.02.2001 |
B63B 35/79 |
COPELLO, Marco |
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The invention concerns a board
designed for traction by a sailwing or a kite,
enabling to optimise the manoeuvrability and capacity of sailing upwind. The
shape of said novel board is characterised by a transverse symmetrical axis
and by a dissymetry along the longitudinal axis. In particular on said
board, the windward curvature of the board (1) differs from the leeward edge
(2), the windward half fairing section (8) is different from the leeward one
(5); similarly the windward edges or sailtracks (4) and the leeward ones (7)
are different and each is specially designed for a particular function. The
daggerboards or fins are arranged on either side of the board and likewise
dissymetrically. |
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| 63. |
(012) |
(WO 2001/052961) CONTROL BAR FOR KITE WITH
INTEGRATED REEL |
26.07.2001 |
A63H 27/00 |
ROBIN, Olivier |
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The invention concerns a control
bar system for a kite. The bar system
comprises: a housing (15) with two opposite openings and including a driving
shaft passing through said housing (15), substantially perpendicular to the
line passing through two openings (2A, 2B), reeling members (3) integral in
rotation with said driving shaft, capable of receiving at least two yarn
reels (2), each yarn adapted to be driven in translation in substantially
opposite directions through said openings (2A, 2B); and two tubular elements
(1A, 1B) extending said two openings (2A, 2B) in two mutually opposite
directions and each tipped with a free end (3A, 3B), said yarns (2) being
each designed to pass through one of the tubular elements (1A, 1B) to emerge
at e... |
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| 64. |
(012) |
(WO 2001/060475) WINDING DEVICE FOR A KITE-RETAINING
YARN |
23.08.2001 |
A63H 27/00 |
BALLU, Arnaud |
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The invention concerns a winding
device for a flexible kite-retaining yarn,
comprising a grip bar (2) equipped with a rotary winder (14) for winding and
unwinding gradually the length of line desired by the pilot. The winder (14)
comprises: a rectilinear support arm (18) mounted freely rotating on a shaft
(20) perpendicular to the grip bar (12); two brackets (22A, 22B) shaped like
yokes secured to the ends of the support arm (18) for fixing and storing the
yarn, and diametrically opposite relative to the shaft (20) by being
arranged on either side of the extending direction of the support arm (18)
with an angle of inclination; and self-locking means for at least one
bracket (22A, 22B) when the winder (14) is rotating in the direction
unwind... |
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| 65. |
(012) |
(WO 2002/079030) MARINE CRAFT TOWED BY A KITE-TYPE
CANOPY |
10.10.2002 |
B63H 9/06 |
GRENIER, Maurice |
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The invention concerns a marine
craft (1) comprising a floating body (2), means adapted to generate a
centre-board effect, in particular a centre-board (4, 6) projecting beneath
the floating body, and a rigging (8). Said rigging comprises at least a
directional kite (12) forming a canopy (10) and
a series of sheets (M, P, Q) controlling the canopy linked to the craft, the
series of sheets including a main sheet (M) and two directional sheets (P,
Q), and a substantially punctiform member for guiding the main sheet (M) and
for applying tractive force of said sheet on the craft. The rigging further
comprises means for spatial orientation of the axis of the resultant of the
tractive force exerted by the rigging on the craft so as to almost comp...
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| 66. |
(012) |
(WO 2003/101824) CONTROL AND FIXING DEVICE FOR THE SAIL OF A
KITE |
11.12.2003 |
B63B 35/79 |
BALLU, Arnaud |
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A control and fixing device, for
the sail of a kite, comprises a strut element
(11), fixed to each end of the sail (1), between sliding bodies (9A, 9B)
securing the passage of a sliding foreline (8A) and for the maintenance of a
given separation between the front and rear attachments (5A, 5B)
independently of the tension applied to the ends of said foreline. |
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| 67. |
(012) |
(WO 2004/037639) POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR KITE
SAIL |
06.05.2004 |
B64C 31/036 |
BALLU, Arnaud |
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The invention relates to a power
management device for a sail of a traction kite,
comprising, for example, an inflatable elliptical single-skin structure. The
sail also comprises an adjustable slit (10) which is disposed essentially
perpendicular to the trailing edge (3) and which can be exploited using
mechanical means including a lace (5), in order to reduce or increase the
lifting surface of the sail by varying the conical form thereof. |
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| 68. |
(012) |
(WO 2006/123054) FIN UNIT WITH ELASTIC ATTACHMENT SYSTEM ON AN UNDERSIDE OF
A MARINE APPARATUS |
23.11.2006 |
B63B 35/79 |
HEESTERMAN, Hugo |
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The invention relates to a fin
unit (2) with elastic attachment system on an underside (1) of a marine
apparatus, such as a wind surf, kite surf, fly
surf, wakeboard, knee board and particularly a surfboard. The fin in the
mounting thereof is partially made to self-align in the flow of liquid
medium with the aim of avoiding the hydrodynamic stall caused by the passage
of high turbulence and/or large lateral movements caused by the surfer in
extreme motion. The possibility for self-orientation is due to three
fundamental parameters which are: the type of elasticity of the attachment
system (3-4-5-27), the forward position of the centre of gravity G towards
the leading edge (15) and the form of the root profile (9) of the fin (2)
which has a ... |
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| 69. |
(012) |
(WO 1981/001700) METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISSOLVING GAS IN A LIQUID |
25.06.1981 |
B01F 3/04 |
BOC LTD KEENE R KITE
O GARRETT M |
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An improved apparatus for
dissolving gas (particularly oxygen) in liquid (particularly sewage) has an
inlet pipe (2) for liquid communicating with the top of a vertical generally
cylindrical chamber (8) whose outlet (12) projects a small distance into a
horizontal generally cylindrical chamber (16). The liquid undergoes a
reduction in velocity in passing from the pipe (2) to the chamber (18), and
a change in direction and further reduction in velocity in passing from the
chamber (8) to the chamber (16). Bubbles of gas are introduced into the
liquid in the pipe (4) from an inlet pipe (6) for gas. Some of the bubbles
are carried into the chamber (16) with the liquid. Turbulence created by the
change in direction of the liquid helps to disenga... |
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| 70. |
(012) |
(WO 1989/010295) IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SEA ANCHORS |
02.11.1989 |
B63B 21/48 |
ATTENBOROUGH, Neil, Richard |
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A kite
or drogue for marine use comprises divergent side panels (18) (optionally
extending rearwardly into integral fins (33)) connected by four vanes (19,
20, 21, 22) of curved cross-section, through which passes a central pillar
(23). A rigid structure including an apertured tow bar (28) extends
forwardly of the vanes and provides a selection of points of connection for
a pair of wire strops (30). For use as a sea anchor the
kite may be deployed from a vessel by a single
line connected to both strops: for use as emergency steering gear each strop
is preferably connected by a separate line to a respective side of the
vessel's stern, means, such as a sheet winch, being provided to adjust the
length of each line independently. |
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| 71. |
(012) |
(WO 2004/011109) KITE BOARD |
05.02.2004 |
A63C 5/11 |
STRATTON, David |
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A wheeled board (1) for carrying a
rider holding on to a kite for propulsion. The
board has a support platform (2) on which the rider stands, and wheel sets
(3, 4) attached at either end of the board. A pair of foot retaining straps
(18, 19) are provided on the support platform, spaced longitudinally from
each other, the arrangement being such that each foot of a rider will be
located laterally asymmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis (5)
of the board with a bias towards the side of the longitudinal axis of the
board on which the heels are positioned. The support platform is laterally
asymmetrical, with the major part (13) of the support platform being on the
heel side. On the heel side, the support platform has a profile which ...
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| 72. |
(012) |
(WO 2007/000787) KITE SURFING SECURING DEVICE
TO HOOK AND UNHOOK THE KITE TO THE BODY OF THE
KITER |
04.01.2007 |
B63B 35/79 |
FLACCOMIO NARDI DEI, Gherardo |
| |
A securing device for kitesurfing
for hooking and unhooking the wing from the kiter body, comprises a
connection bar (1) intended to be fixed to the kiter body and a hook (4)
protruding from the bar (1) for engaging the ends of a couple of cables
coming from the front corners of the wing. A clasp (6) protrudes from the
bar (1) in correspondence to the hook which can be placed on the hook to
assure the closing of the hook. The clasp is movable to allow the unhooking
of the couple of cable ends from the hook. At least in the engagement
position, the clasp is stably locked on the hook by a moderate force due to
mechanical interference. |
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| 73. |
(012) |
(WO 1997/042802) MONOBOARD FOR KITESAILING AND ARRANGEMENT OF MONOBOARD AND
KITE |
20.11.1997 |
B63B 35/79 |
VLIEGER-OP B.V. LYNN, Peter, R. |
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The invention relates to a
monoboard for kitesailing by an operator seating on it. The monoboard has: a
combined centre of mass of the board and operator; at least one steerable
aft fin arranged on the lower side behind the combined centre of mass; at
least one steerable fore fin arranged in front of the combined centre of
mass; a steering member arranged for manipulation by the operator; and a
linking mechanism linking the steering member, the at least one fore fin and
at least one aft fin for positive steering upon manipulation of the steering
member. The monoboard can have two of said steerable aft fins arranged
symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis and/or two of said
steerable fore fins arranged symmetrically with respect ... |
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| 74. |
(012) |
(WO 1997/003557) HEATED AIR WEED CONTROL MACHINE |
06.02.1997 |
A01M 21/04 |
WAIPUNA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED INNES, Rodney,
Mitchell VERVOORT, Jozef, August KITE, Murray,
James |
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A vegetation control system (500)
employs heated gases (predominately heated air (520) and some combustion
products (504)) maintained within an open-bottomed container (501) to be
towed over a weed-infested area. It is capable of killing vegetation using
temperatures of about 300 °C wherein the flame (503) from which the heat is
developed passes through a combustion zone (540) and through heat exchanger
tubes (506) whilst air is driven across the tubes (506) by a fan (521) and
into an open bottomed plenum chamber (530) which passes over the ground to
be treated. |
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| 75. |
(012) |
(WO 1997/046828) BOILER HAVING A HELICAL COIL OF SPIRALLY CORRUGATED PIPE |
11.12.1997 |
A01M 21/04 |
WAIPUNA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED INNES, Rodney,
Mitchell KITE, Murray, James |
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A compact boiler (100) suited for
portable usage in generating hot water and/or steam is described. The boiler
(100) incorporates just one helical coil (106) formed from a spirally
corrugated metal pipe of 1 mm thick, 20 mm diameter stainless steel wound
into a single helix with the peaks of the corrugations of adjacent turns
just touching one another. The spirally corrugated pipe resembles a screw
having four starts. A series of concentric baffles (108, 109, 110) ensure
that hot gases from a burner will pass over or between the pipe of the helix
(106) several times, thereby improving the transfer of heat to the water
contained within the pipe. |
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| 76. |
(012) |
(WO 1998/027395) FORMED TUBING WITH LONGITUDINALLY DIRECTED CORRUGATIONS |
25.06.1998 |
B29C 53/30 |
K & M KITE
LIMITED |
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A formed tube (2) has a plurality
of corrugations (3) extending along the wall of the tube (2) in a direction
of its longitudinal axis. In its use in a heat exchanger (1) external
housing (6) may be provided having inlet (9) and outlet (10) for the fluid
required to be heated or cooled. In the embodiment shown a heat source (4)
with flame (5) may be positioned at one end of the heat exchanger (1). In
other embodiments an electric element includes at eleast on filament
extending through the corrugated tube. A method of forming a tube is also
claimed. |
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| 77. |
(012) |
(WO 2009/134207) A FRAMEWORK FOR A KITE AND
AIRBORNE MACHINES |
05.11.2009 |
A63H 27/08 |
GOFLYKITE |
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An improved framework for a
kite is disclosed comprising a plurality of
spars including a leading spreader spar (12); a trailing spreader spar (14)
disposed parallel to each other; a spinal spar (10) with one end affixed to
about centre of said leading spreader spar and other end affixed to about
centre of the trailing spreader spar, forming a substantially 1-shape
configuration; left (16L) and right (16R) leading edge spars connecting the
respective left ends and right ends of said leading and trailing spreader
spars. A nose section is provided forward of the leading spreader spar
comprising a nose arch spar (32) spanning to connect one end of the leading
spreader spar to the other end in a forward pointing arch; and a crossbar
spar (40) d... |
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| 78. |
(012) |
(WO 1989/005263) IMPROVED STUNT KITE DIHEDRAL
WING |
15.06.1989 |
A63H 27/08 |
CROWELL, Robert, L. |
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The present invention relates to
kites that are controllable to perform stunts. The improved stunt
kite wing structure is provided comprising an
aerodynamic dihedral sail structure having a fabric sail (4) tensioned on a
supporting frame comprised of lateral brace members (8) and a longitudinal
member (10) intermediate the ends of the lateral braces (8) together with
connecting opposing lateral spar members (7). The tensioning of the sail (4)
and the configuration of the supporting frame is such that the sail (4)
assumes a dihedral shape (2), with the sail (4) being caused to assume a
tensioned or stressed condition along a portion of the leading edge of the
sail intermediate the respective lateral ends of the sail such that the sail
is spa... |
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| 79. |
(012) |
(WO 1990/003917) KITE-LIKE FLYING DEVICE WITH
DUAL HANDLES AND FOUR POINT CONTROL |
19.04.1990 |
A63H 27/00 |
HADZICKI, Joseph, R. |
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A preferred embodiment of the
present invention includes a kite having a sail
with a left (16L) and right (16R) wing, each being connected to a supporting
frame. The frame has a leading edge support member (29) associated with a
left (35) and right (36) wing strut member. It also includes bridle means
having a horizontal line member (46) connected to the leading edge support
member (29), a left (48) and right (50) wing vertical line member connected
to the left (35) and right (36) wing vertical strut member. The horizontal
line member (46) is connected to the left (48) and right (50) wing vertical
line members at upper left (52) and right (54) control line contact points.
The control lines include an upper left line (4) and an upper right l...
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| 80. |
(012) |
(WO 1991/010589) KITE WITH CONNECTORS FORMED OF
SHEET MATERIAL |
25.07.1991 |
A63H 27/08 |
SKYNASAUR INC. |
| |
Sheet material is used for forming
connectors for a kite. A nosepiece (12) having
first and second panels (24, 26) with their forward edges connected together
and provided with spaced holes (30) is disclosed. A tailpiece connector (14)
formed of two panels (47, 49) of sheet material having two longitudinal
seams (50, S2, S3) connecting them to the sail (2, 164) is also disclosed.
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| 81. |
(012) |
(WO 2000/041268) BOX-KITE UHF/VHF TELEVISION
AND RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA |
13.07.2000 |
H01Q 7/00 |
TEVCA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
| |
A 'box-kite',
loop antenna system (100) with a detector loop (120) fed at the corner and
provided on a substrate. The loop antenna may be employed with a parabolic
reflector (130), a Faraday shield and fed with a transmission line,
impedance matching transformer for an umbalanced line. |
| |
|
| 82. |
(012) |
(WO 2004/052560) IRRIGATION SYSTEM |
24.06.2004 |
A01G 25/16 |
ET WATER SYSTEMS, LLC |
| |
A technique for controlling an
irrigation system (100) is disclosed. The technique comprises receiving
landscape information (106), receiving environmental information (108),
deriving an irrigation schedule based on the landscape information and the
environmental information (102), and sending the irrigation schedule to an
irrigation control unit (112). |
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|
| 83. |
(012) |
(WO 2005/058688) METHOD AND APPARATUS PERTAINING TO A TRACTION
KITE |
30.06.2005 |
B63H 9/06 |
CULP, David, A. |
| |
Aerodynamic wing to propel a broad
range of transport vehicles, principally sail craft. The wing provides a
single layer (1) kite structure capable of
flying without surface discontinuity, bridles, or rigid or semi-rigid
structure. All stresses are converted into tension and transferred to the
lines (6) for propelling the vehicle. |
| |
|
| 84. |
(012) |
(WO 2009/029137) GEMSTONE FACET CONFIGURATION |
05.03.2009 |
A44C 17/00 |
CHARLES & COLVARD, LTD |
| |
A gemstone can include a crown
portion having a table facet, a plurality of trapezoidal facets, a plurality
of irregular-hexagonal facets, a plurality of irregular- pentagonal facets,
and a plurality of triangular crown- facets. The gemstone can also include a
pavilion portion having a plurality of first kite
facets, a plurality of irregular-quadrilateral facets, a plurality of second
kite facets, and a plurality of triangular
pavilion- facets. |
| |
|
| 85. |
(000) |
(WO 2002/064820) DNA MARKERS FOR MEAT TENDERNESS |
22.08.2002 |
A23L 1/31 |
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH ORGANISATION |
| |
A method for assessing the
tenderness of meat from an animal, comprising the step of testing the animal
for the presence or absence of a genetic marker selected from the group
consisting of: (1) an allele of the gene encoding calpastatin (CAST)
associated with peak-force variation or genetic variation located other than
in the CAST gene which shows allelic association with the CAST allele; and
(2) an allele of the gene encoding lysyl oxidase (LOX) associated with
intron compression of the semitendinous muscle or genetic variation located
other than in the LOX gene which shows allelic association with the LOX
allele. |
| |
|
| 86. |
(000) |
(WO 2004/070055) DNA MARKERS FOR MARBLING |
19.08.2004 |
C07K 14/705 |
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH ORGANISATION |
| |
A method for assessing the
propensity for marbling in meat derived from an animal, comprising the step
of testing the animal for the presence or absence of one or more alleles of
the gene encoding the retinoid related orphan receptor C (gamma) (RORC)
associated with increased fat deposition in muscle tissue, and/or genetic
variation located external to the RORC gene which shows allelic association
therewith. |
| |
|
| 87. |
(000) |
(WO 2005/101273) INTEGRATED ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD |
27.10.2005 |
A01K 29/00 |
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH ORGANISATION |
| |
The present invention relates to a
system for the intensive management of animals, the system comprising:
animal identification means for identifying individual animals; at least one
device for measuring one or more parameters of individual animals; a
processor for processing measurements obtained for the one or more
parameters, wherein the processed parameter data is used to determine
management strategies for individual animals in real-time; and means for
implementing management strategies for the animals. |
| |
|
| 88. |
(000) |
(WO 2006/110939) DETECTION OF ENDOPARASITES IN HERBIVORES |
26.10.2006 |
G01N 33/72 |
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH ORGANISATION |
| |
The present invention relates to
methods, systems and kits for quantifying and detecting parasite infection
in herbivores by measuring the amount of blood in the faeces of said
herbivores, and to related methods for the intensive management of
herbivores. |
| |
|
| 89. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/006087) TARTARIC AND ASCORBIC ACID BIOSYNTHETIC PATHWAYS IN PLANTS:
ROLE OF L-IDONATE DEHYDROGENASE |
18.01.2007 |
C12N 15/29 |
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH ORGANISATION |
| |
No Abstract |
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|
| 90. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/012119) A METHOD FOR ASSESSING TRAITS SELECTED FROM LONGISSIMUS
DORSI PEAK FORCE, INTRAMUSCULAR FAT, RETAIL BEEF YIELD AND NET FEED INTAKE
IN BOVINE ANIMALS |
01.02.2007 |
C12Q 1/68 |
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH ORGANISATION |
| |
A method for assessing a trait in
a bovine animal selected from the group consisting of longissimus dorsi peak
force, intramuscular fat, retail beef yield and net feed intake, comprising
the steps of: (1) providing a nucleic acid from the bovine animal or
carcass; (2) assaying for the occurrence of a single nucleotide polymorphism
(SNP), wherein the identification of said nucleotide occurrence as set forth
herein is associated with variation in longissimus dorsi peak force,
intramuscular fat deposition, retail beef yield or net feed intake. |
| |
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| 91. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/059553) ALL TERRAIN SPORTS CONVEYANCE |
31.05.2007 |
A63C 17/04 |
DANKERS, Andrew |
| |
An all terrain sports conveyance
able to traverse a wide variety of terrains, including, but not limited to,
dirt, grass, sand, and water, where control and agility on all terrains is
similar. The conveyance is particularly suited to use with traction such as
that provided by a kite or vehicle. When ridden
on land, a central wheel provides a pivot upon which the rider and
conveyance can rotate and tilt, providing a high degree of agility and
maneuverability. The conveyance may incorporate the use of the base, edges,
or additional wheels as control surfaces for steering, braking and
directional stabillity. Embodiments of the invention specification can be
optimised for amphibious use, for planing over water in the manner of a
kiteboard or su... |
| |
|
| 92. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/051248) SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS (SNP) AND THEIR ASSOCIATION
WITH TICK RESISTANCE IN BOVINE ANIMALS |
10.05.2007 |
C12Q 1/68 |
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH ORGANISATION |
| |
A method for assessing tick
resistance in a bovine animal, comprising the steps of: (1) providing a
nucleic acid from the bovine animal; (2) assaying for the occurrence of a
single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) identified in any one of SEQ ID Nos: 1
to 210, wherein the identification of said nucleotide occurrence is
associated with increased tick resistance in the animal. |
| |
|
| 93. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/053891) DNA MARKER FOR MEAT TENDERNESS IN CATTLE |
18.05.2007 |
C12Q 1/68 |
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH ORGANISATION |
| |
A method for assessing the
tenderness of meat from an animal, comprising the step of testing the animal
for a genetic marker in the calpain3 (CAPN3) gene associated with Warner-Bratzler
peak force variation or for a genetic marker located other than in CAPN3
which shows allelic association therewith. |
| |
|
| 94. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/065206) SELECTION MARKERS FOR NET FEED INTAKE |
14.06.2007 |
C12N 15/12 |
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH ORGANISATION |
| |
The present invention provides
single nuclear polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with net feed intake (NFI) of
an animal at positions 251 of the nucleotide sequences set forth as SEQ ID
NOs: 1-124, and complementary sequences and fragments of said sequences
comprising the SNPs. A a plurality of the SNPs in linkage disequilibrium
have been assigned chromosome coordinates on syntenous regions of the human
and bovine chromosome genomes, to thereby provide contiguous chromosome
segments comprising cluster groups of SNPs. The present invention also
provides nucleic acids comprising the individual SNPs, clusters of SNPs, and
complementary nucleic acids and hybridizing thereto, and methods of using
the nucleic acids in the detection and/or selection ... |
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|
| 95. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/070965) QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR BOVINE NET FEED INTAKE |
28.06.2007 |
G01N 33/50 |
ADELAIDE RESEARCH & INNOVATION PTY LTD |
| |
The present invention relates
generally to quantitative trait loci (QTL) in animals. More particularly,
the present invention relates to QTL for improved feed efficiency, measured
as net feed intake, in bovine animals. The QTL identified in accordance with
the present invention represent regions of the bovine genome where genetic
variation is correlated with the level of feed intake and/or net feed intake
in bovine animals. |
| |
|
| 96. |
(000) |
(WO 2008/006169) POLYNUCLEOTIDES AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING SALINITY
TOLERANCE IN PLANTS |
17.01.2008 |
C12N 15/82 |
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH ORGANISATION |
| |
The present invention relates to
polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding therefor, with cation transporter
activity. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for
producing, identifying, and/or breeding transgenic or non-transgenic plants,
especially wheat or barley plants, with enhanced tolerance to saline and/or
sodic soils, and/or reduced sodium accumulation in an aerial part of the
plant. Also provided are plants produced using these methods. |
| |
|
| 97. |
(000) |
(WO 2008/025097) SALT TOLERANT PLANTS |
06.03.2008 |
A01H 1/00 |
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH ORGANISATION |
| |
The present invention relates to
polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding therefor, with cation transporter
activity. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for
producing, identifying, and/or breeding transgenic or non-transgenic plants,
especially wheat or barley plants, with enhanced tolerance to saline and/or
sodic soils, and/or reduced sodium accumulation in an aerial part of the
plant. Also provided are plants produced using these methods. |
| |
|
| 98. |
(000) |
(WO 2008/034186) DNA MARKERS FOR MEAT TENDERNESS |
27.03.2008 |
C12N 15/11 |
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH ORGANISATION |
| |
A method for assessing the
tenderness of meat from an animal, comprising the step of testing the animal
for the presence or absence of a genetic marker selected from the group
consisting of a polymorphism in the gene encoding calpastatin (CAST)
associated with peak-force variation selected from the group consisting of
CAST:c.143G>A Ser>Gly, CAST:c.155C>T Pro>Leu, CAST:c.856G>A
Ala>Thr, CAST: c.1098T>A, CAST: c.1413C>T, CAST: c.1416G>A, CAST:c.1487C>T
Ala>Val, CAST: c.1515C>T, CAST: c.1583G>A, CAST: c.2743A>G, CAST: c.2889A>T,
CAST: c.2939C>A and CAST: c.2987T>C. |
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|
| 99. |
(000) |
(WO 2001/092364) A TWO-COMPONENT CHEMICALLY THERMOSET COMPOSITE RESIN MATRIX
FOR USE IN COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES |
06.12.2001 |
C08G 18/40 |
RESIN SYSTEMS INC. |
| |
A two component chemically
thermoset composite resin matrix for use in composite manufacturing
processes includes a solvent free polyisocyanate component and a solvent
free polyol component. The solvent free polyisocyanate component is either
an aromatic polyisocyanate, an aliphatic polyisocyanate or a blend of both.
The solvent free polyol component is either a polyether polyol, a polyester
polyol or a blend of both. The polyisocyanate component and the polyol
component are in relative proportions in accordance with an OH/NCO
equivalent ratio of 1:1 to 1:2. The components form a relatively low cost
polyurethane composite resin having a useful range of physical properties,
without the emission of volatile organic compounds during curing. |
| |
|
| 100. |
(000) |
(WO 2004/109297) OPTICAL STRAIN GAUGE AND METHODS OF USE INCLUDING A WIND
MEASUREMENT DEVICE |
16.12.2004 |
G01P 5/02 |
BACKWOODS TECHNOLOGIES CORP. |
| |
The present invention is a device
to measure wind velocity and/or direction. These measurements may be useful
for various outdoor activities including hunting, golfing, sailing, fishing,
photography, kite-flying, parachuting,
fireworks displays or other activities that are influenced by wind
conditions. In broader context, sensitive detection of pressure (force) is
important in everything from aeronautics to the design of biological sensors
The present invention provides a relatively simple, inexpensive and
sensitive pressure sensor (optical strain gauge) for incorporation in a
wind-measuring device. In some embodiments wind speed is determined and wind
direction is provided in relative terms, for example, towards the user or
away from a fi... |
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| 101. |
(000) |
(WO 2006/026847) DEVICE FOR LAUNCHING A POWER KITE |
16.03.2006 |
B65H 57/16 |
LIQUID SKY KITEBOARDING, INC. |
| |
A device is provided for the
management of multiple lines attached to a bar, of the type used in power
kites for kiteboarding. The device is formed of an elongate body having a
shaft region, a spool region adjacent the shaft region and distal thereto,
and a line retaining region distal to the spool region. The shaft region has
a hollow body having a longitudinal groove running from a proximal opening
to a distal end point, and a bar retaining means for retaining a bar against
rotational or axial movement. The spool region has a spool shaft defined by
proximal and distal containment means for retaining spooled lines wound
about the spool shaft. A line retaining region has a means for separately
retaining one or more lines of a plurality of l... |
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|
| 102. |
(000) |
(WO 2003/020381) VEHICLE FOR GLIDING AND ROLLING SPORTS |
13.03.2003 |
A63C 3/04 |
BOCKELMANN, Andreas |
| |
The invention relates to a leisure
vehicle, which is guided between the legs and on which the driver can sit.
Gliding or rolling means located at the rear end permit locomotion by means
of a ski, a wheel, wheels or ice runners. The front section of the vehicle
rests on the knees by means of a knee plate, which can be rotated about an
axis that is parallel or approximately parallel to the thighs. The driver
wears skis, roller skates or ice skates on his or her feet to correspond
with the rear gliding or rolling means. Said rear gliding or rolling means
can optionally be steered. The vehicle is propelled down a slope by gravity,
by being towed by land or watercraft, by wind using a
kite or by repeated pulling on a rope or cable, which is woun... |
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| 103. |
(000) |
(WO 2003/097448) WIND-PROPELLED WATERCRAFT |
27.11.2003 |
B63H 9/06 |
WRAGE, Stephan |
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The invention relates to a
wind-propelled watercraft (1) whereby a kite-shaped
sail element (5) comprising at least one retaining line (4), the point of
application of force (3) thereof being variable according to the wind in the
direction of travel on the ship's body, can be connected to the ships body.
The aim of the invention is to achieve greater suppression of heeling in a
simple manner at a variably engaging point of application of force (3) on
the ship's body. According to the invention, a peripheral guide for at least
one guiding and fixing element forming a point of application of force for
the retaining line is arranged on the ship's body. |
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| 104. |
(000) |
(WO 2002/038440) BRIDLE FOR POWER KITE
LAUNCHING |
16.05.2002 |
B63B 35/79 |
DIAMOND WHITE SERVICOS DE CONSULTARIA LDA |
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A flexible, propulsive wing of the
4-line type especially suitable for kiteboarding, has, at the rear portion
of the wing tip a first pulley means attached thereto, the rear line being
connected to the rear portion of the wing tip through the first pulley
means. A pair of auxiliary re-launch lines are provided at each respective
side of the wing, each being fixedly connected at one end thereof to the
respective rear line, and at the other end to the trailing edge of the wing.
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| 105. |
(000) |
(WO 2003/080434) TUBEKITE WITH AN IMPROVED AERODYNAMIC PROFILE |
02.10.2003 |
A63H 27/08 |
KOZIEL, Georg |
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The invention relates to a
kite, especially what is known as a tubekite,
comprising an upper sail (3a) and a lower sail (3b) and a first flexible
hose (2) which extends along the front side of the tubekite and which is
inflatable and which is arranged between the upper sail and lower sail.
According to the invention, at least one second inflatable profiled flexible
hose (4) is arranged in a substantially parallel manner in relation to the
first flexible hose between the upper sail and the lower sail. The first
flexible hose and the profiled flexible hose are respectively joined to the
upper sail and lower sail in such a way that the first flexible hose and the
profiled flexible hole are pressed against each other when inflated.
Alternately,... |
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| 106. |
(000) |
(WO 2005/100148) WATERCRAFT COMPRISING A FREE-FLYING MANEUVERABLE
WIND-ATTACKED ELEMENT AS A DRIVE UNIT |
27.10.2005 |
B63H 9/06 |
SKYSAILS GMBH & CO. KG |
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Disclosed is a wind-powered
watercraft (4) in which at least one free-flying kite-type
wind-attacked element (1) having a profiled wing is connected to the vessel
body only via a traction rope as the exclusive, an auxiliary, or an
emergency drive unit. Said watercraft (4) is characterized in that control
means are provided which dynamically guide the wind-attacked element (1)
comprising a profiled wing (101) on a helical or sinusoidal trajectory that
is closed from the perspective of the watercraft but extends substantially
in a vertical direction relative to the air flow, at a velocity vector
running essentially perpendicular to the air flow of the wind. The different
trajectories or a static flying state can be variably selected by the co...
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| 107. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/112993) WIND POWER PLANT COMPRISING A STEERABLE
KITE |
11.10.2007 |
F03D 9/00 |
SKYSAILS GMBH & CO. KG |
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The invention relates to a device
for converting wind energy to mechanical energy. Said device comprises a
wind-impacted element connected to a base station via a traction rope, a
traction rope reservoir, arranged on the base station and adapted to receive
a section of the traction rope, a control device adapted to cyclically veer
the traction rope from the traction rope reservoir and haul it, an energy
converter, adapted to convert energy from the wind power transmitted by the
wind-impacted element via the traction rope and the movement of the section
of the traction rope veered from the traction rope reservoir to an
electrical, thermodynamical or mechanical form of energy, a steering device
adapted to generate a steering movement by a fir... |
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| 108. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/147639) A FLYING TOY SUPPORTED BY A BIROTOR WHOSE BLADES ARE
PARTIALLY FLEXIBLE |
27.12.2007 |
A63H 27/04 |
ALESSANDRO QUERCETTI & C. - FABBRICA
GIOCATTOLI FORMATIVI - S.P.A. |
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A flying toy suitable for being
raised and then maintained in flight by the wind action, and controlled and
maneuvered by means of an anchorage cable in a manner similar to that of a
kite, that is provided with a birotor (1-6),
and wherein the blades (1-4) of each rotor are partially flexible. The
birotor is composed of two superimposed and coaxial rotors (1-6) and a
synchronization mechanism (13) which obliges said rotors to effect
symmetrical counter-rotations. Each blade (1-4) of each rotor comprises a
substantially rigid proximal portion (1 ) whose cross section has the shape
and the inclination incidence suggested by the laws of the aerodynamic, and
comprises a distal portion (3) having a noticeable capability of undergoing
flexional d... |
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| 109. |
(000) |
(WO 2008/009453) METHOD FOR PRODUCING METAL-DOPED ZEOLITES AND USE THEREOF
FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF NITROGEN OXIDES |
24.01.2008 |
B01J 29/072 |
SÜD-CHEMIE AG |
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The present invention provides a
method for producing metal-doped zeolites, the method including the
following steps: (i) providing a dry mixture of (a) a zeolite, (b) a
compound of a catalytically active metal, (ii) intimately grinding the
mixture, (iii) heating the mixture in a reactor, (iv) cooling to room
temperature and production of the metal-doped zeolite. During heating, the
inner reactor pressure is kept in a range from 0 to -200 bars. The invention
further discloses the use of a metal-doped zeolite produced by the claimed
method and used for rendering NOx and N2O innocuous.
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| 110. |
(000) |
(WO 2009/143901) KITE TYPE SAIL WITH IMPROVED
LINE ATTACHMENT |
03.12.2009 |
B63H 9/06 |
SKYSAILS GMBH & CO. KG |
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The invention relates to an
aerodynamic wing, comprising an upper deck, wherein a plurality of ribs are
connected to the upper deck, said ribs lying in a plane parallel to the
direction of the vertical lifting force and the direction of the wind flow;
the aerodynamic wing being coupled to a base platform arranged below the
wing in service via a plurality of fastening lines, whereby the fastening
lines are secured to the ribs of the wing, at least two fastening lines are
secured to one rib at two line attachment points arranged at a distance from
each other in the longitudinal direction; wherein the at least two line
attachment points are connected to each other by a reinforcing load transfer
line extending from the line attachment point of ... |
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| 111. |
(000) |
(WO 1993/020902) SHUTTLECOCK OF VARIOUS USES |
28.10.1993 |
A63B 43/00 |
ASENSIO CHAPAPRIA, Antonio |
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Flying object comprised of a
normally elastic body (2), with one body (2) or various bodies (48)
integrated in one body (2) and which may bounce or not, with an aerodynamic
design (figures (1, 6 and 53), of variable sizes), and which may adopt
multiple shapes, with a cavity (1), (variable) enabling to couple the flying
object to directional elements, such as (17, 23, 24) etc., (varying
according to all the various possible uses, etc.; and with a hollow (9)
support part (8), etc., which may support directional elements such as (17,
24), etc., and, according to the shape of its cavity (9) and the coupling
position in the body (2), it is possible to vary the elements coupled
thereto and the uses. With a tuft (17) and a string (16) (or only the...
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| 112. |
(000) |
(WO 2009/090275) WIND PROPULSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BOATS |
23.07.2009 |
B63H 9/06 |
MUÑOZ SAIZ, Manuel |
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The invention relates to a
sail-based wind propulsion system and method for boats, in which boats are
provided with large sails which are secured along the vertices and/or edges
thereof using the ends of rotating or stationary arms and/or a point on the
deck and/or the end of the main mast and/or at least one heliostatic-balloon-type
supporting element in the form of a kite or a
paraglider. The rotating arms can retract longitudinally and occupy a
position along the side of the boat deck. The heliostatic balloons are
lifted further owing to the aerodynamic shape thereof and the action of the
wind. A microprocessor controls and constantly adjusts the position of the
arms and, consequently, the sails, as a function of the direction of the
win... |
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| 113. |
(000) |
(WO 1999/036315) DEVICE FOR FLYING AT LOW ALTITUDE USING THE TRACTIVE POWER
OF A KITE WHILE MAINTAINING A LINK WITH THE
GROUND |
22.07.1999 |
A63G 31/00 |
BEDLEWSKI, Alexandre |
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The invention relates to a device
for enabling a person or a group of persons to practise a sport, which
person(s) are held by a shared suspension means at a suspension point (5)
the movement of which is driven by the tractive power of a flying device
(1). The invention is characterized in that the person or group of persons
is connected by a connecting means (2) to an anchoring point (4) which is
raised in relation to the ground. The maximum length of the connecting means
(2) is less than the height of the anchoring point (4) so that the person or
group of persons does not touch the ground when the tractive power of the
flying device (1) ceases. The anchoring point (4) is preferably raised by a
support structure (3) which can consist of a ... |
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| 114. |
(000) |
(WO 2002/014145) WIND-PROPELLED NAUTICAL CRAFT |
21.02.2002 |
B63B 35/79 |
MEUNIER, Alain, Emile, Alexandre |
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The invention concerns a pendular
nautical craft whereof the passengers are overhead in a nacelle travelling
above the water surface. It consists of: a floatable hull (1) equipped with
a control system; an arm (2) pivoting on the hull; a nacelle (3) attached to
the arm on its free part, and wherein are seated the passengers and the set
of controls; a kite-like sail (6) fixed to the
nacelle (3). The traction on the sail (6) exerted by the wind lifts the
nacelle (3) with its passengers above the water and provides, via the arm
(2), a propelling force to the hull (1). The piloting controls of the craft,
installed in the nacelle, are used to manoeuvre the hull control system, the
sail activity, to modify the craft displacement speed and general... |
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| 115. |
(000) |
(WO 2003/031258) WING STRUCTURE FOR KITE-LIKE
DEVICE |
17.04.2003 |
B64C 31/036 |
PARNOTTE, Louis, Marc |
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The invention concerns a wing
structure (2) designed for traction of a wind-driven mobile craft, having a
leading edge substantially shaped like a semicircle with one first diameter
at rest in a first plane (Pa) and a trailing edge (12). The structure
comprises a reinforcement for rigidifying the wing including a leading
portion (4) at least in the shape of a coil, and a plurality of transverse
stiffeners (6, 6', 6''), the reinforcement being covered with an upper skin
(8) and a lower skin (10) assembled to form the trailing edge (12). The
width of the upper (8) and lower (10) skins continuously tapers from the
central portion of the leading edge substantially up to the respective ends
thereof, such that the trailing edge (12) has substanti... |
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| 116. |
(000) |
(WO 2005/018768) AUTOMATIC KITESURF RELEASE SYSTEM |
03.03.2005 |
A63H 27/00 |
ROGER, Donatien |
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The invention relates to a device
which is used automatically to release the lines of a power
kite or kitesurf when, under the force of the
wind, the bar applies pressure on a quick release jaw clip or snap hook.
According to the invention, the rear lines are fixed to the ends of the bar
and to the rear ends of the wing. Moreover, the clip or snap hook is
connected to the front lines which are in turn connected to the wing and to
the user by means of the device. The inventive device consists of: front
lines (1); jaw elements (2) belonging to the clip or snap hook; an axle (3)
comprising a shackle (9) around which the clip (2) or snap hook pivots; lugs
(5) belonging to the clip or snap hook; a spring (8); a bar (6), said bar
having the rear ... |
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| 117. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/141397) HIGH SPEED PLANE CATAMARAN FOR SHORT (WITHOUT ROOF) AND
LONG (WITH ROOF) CRUISES CAN BE ASSEMBLED/DISASSEMBLED AND CAR-TOP OR TOWING
TRANSPORTABLE. |
13.12.2007 |
B63B 1/12 |
PIGNOL, Guillaume |
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The problem to resolve is to
create a sustentation and to keep the best stability (at flat without heel)
during the planed for quick multi-hulls of cruise in all the weathers. The
solution is obtaining by several characteristics: seel ' genmaker (spi) in
form of paraglider with one or two reefs at the border. see2: four foifs
which can be several adjustable; inclination 45°, 90° (like drift) and 0\ in
adjustable height, adjustable by rail towards front or rear. one wing
sailing-ship with adjustable angle of incidence. see3: ballast/sea water
tank which fill in by a pump in each hull. This pump is charged by battery
or pv module. see4: For ameliorate the stability during the long cruises,
you can add a roof with a kitchen, we and beds or s... |
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| 118. |
(000) |
(WO 2008/029015) SET OF COMPONENT ELEMENTS FOR A BOARD FOR GLIDING |
13.03.2008 |
B63B 35/79 |
GASTON, Richard |
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The invention relates to a board
for gliding composed of dismantlable elements to enable it to be placed in a
travel bag of small size. The board for gliding is composed of a float (2)
comprising at least two mutually articulated or separate parts (1) (2),
which float is coupled to a plate (4) by means of a fixing system (T) in
order to form a rigid, unsinkable monobloc assembly. The plate (4) comprises
all the accessories of a board for gliding, such as toe clips (S), handles
(6), positioned by the fixing system (7) composed of four bolts (8). The
plastic nuts (9) are of a suitable form to allow tightening and loosening
with just one hand and without tools. The assembly of which the board for
gliding according to the invention is composed ... |
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| 119. |
(000) |
(WO 1990/001697) BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING |
22.02.1990 |
A61B 5/00 |
RED KITE
TECHNOLOGY LIMITED DAVIES, Christopher CLEMENT, Robert, Marc |
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Apparatus for blood glucose
monitoring, which comprises: (a) a total internal reflection waveguide
having a core and reflective cladding, at least part of the core being
devoid of such cladding; (b) a light source (such as a laser) optically
coupled to an end of the waveguide; (c) a light detector arranged to
generate a signal representing the quantity of light transmitted from the
light source through the waveguide past the unclad part; and (d) an insulin
administration device which is such that insulin is administered to a
patient when the quantity of light detected by the detector changes by more
than a predetermined amount. |
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| 120. |
(000) |
(WO 1990/002322) PARAMETER MEASUREMENT USING REFRACTIVE INDEX CHANGE |
08.03.1990 |
G01D 5/26 |
RED KITE
TECHNOLOGY LIMITED DAVIES, Christopher CLEMENT, Robert, Marc |
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The apparatus comprises a
receptacle for holding a quantity of reference material having known
variation of refractive index with changes in the test parameter (which may
be temperature, pressure or the like); an elongate optical waveguide in
contact with the reference material which is itself in thermal contact (in
the case of temperature measurement) or under the same pressure (in the case
of pressure measurement); and means for measuring the transmission of light
passed along the optical waveguide, so as to provide a measurement depending
on the value of the parameter of the reference material and thus of the test
material. |
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| 121. |
(000) |
(WO 1990/014455) SOUND ABSORBENT SLEEVING |
29.11.1990 |
D04B 1/14 |
THE BENTLEY-HARRIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY T&N
PLC |
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Tubular sleeves of braided,
knitted or woven construction comprised of bulky continuous filament yarns
and a resilient engineered plastic monofilament have excellent noise
reduction characteristics. The bulky yarn provides a flexible cushion for
cables and tubes covered by the sleeves thereby reducing vibration induced
wear. The resilient monofilament gives the sleeve material a handling
characteristic such that sleeves formed according to the invention tend to
assume the open position without loss of the ability to deaden sound and
cushion vibration. |
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| 122. |
(000) |
(WO 1993/006905) KITES |
15.04.1993 |
A63H 27/00 |
TALENT INDUSTRIES LIMITED HENDERSON, Anthony,
Alan |
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A collapsible and foldable
kite including frame members (1-5), a keel
member (7), spreader supports (8) and a sail (6), the frame members being
fixed to the sail with the keel member and spreader supports either fixed to
the sail and/or frame members to brace the sail while flying, at least one
of the frame members being hinged to allow the frame members and sail to be
folded or rolled into a small package. |
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| 123. |
(000) |
(WO 1997/036137) WARP BEAD OVEN GASKET |
02.10.1997 |
F16J 15/06 |
BENTLEY-HARRIS INC. BENTLEY-HARRIS LIMITED
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A tubular insulating gasket
includes a braided jacket having a non-stretchable warp bead (14) laid in
along one side wall and a mesh bulb (16) made of resilient wire contained
within the jacket (10) and spaced from the warp bead (14). The gasket is
made by braiding the jacket (10) on a tubular mandrel (20) having a diameter
greater than the pull-down diameter of the braid, interlocking the warp bead
(14) into the braid to prevent its axial expansion, feeding the bulb (16)
through the mandrel (20) into the jacket (10) as the jacket (10) is taken
off the mandrel. Gaskets are produced having tendency to crimp or collapse
when, for example, fitted around corners of an open door. |
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| 124. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/005477) MULTI-PURPOSE BARRIER |
03.02.2000 |
E01F 13/02 |
COOPER, Michael |
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A multi-purpose barrier has an
elongate or multi-pronged bar, the bar being shaped at each and thereof for
engagement with one or more fixtures associated with an opening or other
access area. The bar is of adjustable linear length for sizing the barrier
to correspond with a span or width of the one or more fixtures of the
opening or other access area so as to bar or hinder the passage of personnel
therethrough. The length of the bar may be fixed once adjusted. |
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| 125. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/027687) ARTICULATED VEHICLE TRACK COMPONENTS |
18.05.2000 |
B62D 55/275 |
WILLIAM COOK CAST PRODUCTS LIMITED |
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Ground contacting components of an
articulated vehicle track include laterally extending wings (57) which
engage corresponding grooves of a track link (10). The components further
include a projection (58) at their leading end which is received in a
corresponding recess (25) in the track link (10). Each side of the component
may include one or more wings and the total length of the wings at each side
is less than the length of the component receiving portion of the track
link. |
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| 126. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/064542) A COMPUTER INTERFACE |
02.11.2000 |
A63B 21/00 |
INTEREX LIMITED |
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An interface comprising input
receiving means for receiving an input signal from an exercise machine (6)
and passing said first input signal to a processor (16), datum generating
means (18, 20) adapted to cause said processor (16) to generate a datum,
said processor (16) in use producing an output signal which is mapped to the
input signal utilising said datum and said output signal causing a signal to
be output from said interface suitable for inputting to a computer. The
interface is particularly suitable for receiving a speed input signal
between desired minimum and maximum levels and mapping this input signal to
a varying output to a computer when the input is between the minimum and
maximum levels. |
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| 127. |
(000) |
(WO 2001/074653) ARTICULATED VEHICLE TRACK COMPONENTS AND METHODS AND TOOLS
FOR THEIR REMOVAL |
11.10.2001 |
B62D 55/20 |
WILLIAM COOK CAST PRODUCTS LIMITED |
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A ground contacting component for
an articulated vehicle track link is retained in the track link by
engagement of latterally projecting wings (74) in grooves of the track link.
The ground contacting component (70) includes a resilient tongue (78) which
engages an end wall of the track link (50) to prevent movement of the ground
contacting component out of the track link. The resilient tongue includes a
removal tool engagement formation (79) which cooperates with the removal
tool (10) of the invention to depress the resilient tongue (78) and to
withdraw the ground contacting component from the track link. |
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| 128. |
(000) |
(WO 2003/092378) COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING
RESISTANCE OFINSECTS TO INSECTICIDES |
13.11.2003 |
A01N 25/00 |
ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LTD |
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A method for preventing or
reducing resistance to a pesticide of a substrate pest, which method
comprises the administration to the substrate or the pest of a composition
comprising: (a) a rapid-release formulation of an inhibitor of a factor
causing or contributing to the resistance of the pest to the pesticide; and,
substantially simultaneously, (b) a non-rapid release formulation of the
pesticide. The invention also provides compositions suitable for use in such
a method. |
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| 129. |
(000) |
(WO 2008/149128) BASE PAPER, COATED PAPER, AND METHOD OF MAKING A BASE PAPER |
11.12.2008 |
D21H 19/72 |
ARJOWIGGINS PAPIERS COUCHES |
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A base paper for use as a
substrate in a curtain coated paper comprises a wood-free paper having an
even fibre formation as represented by an Ambertec value of four or less.
The paper has a smooth surface topography as represented by an Altisurf Sa
value of 2.5μm or less, and a high hydrophobicity as represented by a DPM
transmission value after 5 seconds of 30% or greater. |
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| 130. |
(000) |
(WO 2003/039949) WING WITH LIFT ENHANCEMENT BY INTERNAL AIR FLOW |
15.05.2003 |
B64C 3/14 |
BOSATLIC, Dragutin |
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Wing able to enhance lift power by
inner air flow, is solution of wing that results in increased and changeable
lift power, with lesser increase of aerodynamic resistance than with
conventional wings. In the invention basic embodiment, the wing is provided
with free aerodynamic air-flow through a specially designed tunnel (4)
running from the opening below the wing front edge (5) to the wing exit edge
(6). Turning of the blades (11) enables adjusting of angle of the air flow
(13) exiting from the tunnel (4), and their synchronous turning with the
gate (15) enables partial or complete closing of the tunnel (4) and turning
of the wing into a l conventional wing with closed profile contour. The
principle of this technical solution is applicabl... |
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| 131. |
(000) |
(WO 1984/002115) AIR CRAFT STRUCTURE FOR TAKE-OFF AND LANDING ON THE FEET OF
THE PILOT |
07.06.1984 |
B64C 31/02 |
RUBIK, Erno", sen. |
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The aircraft structure enables a
pilot to perform a take-off and a landing on the pilot's feet and is
designed as a structure between kite-shaped
gliders and light weight aircrafts. The characteristic of the aircraft
structure is that it is provided with cantilever wings (12) or wings
provided with an outer buttressing and movable particularly in the same
plane by means of a pilot-actuated mechanism (15). |
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| 132. |
(000) |
(WO 1999/055945) BRAIDED TUBULAR ARTICLE WITH RESTRAINING ELEMENT |
04.11.1999 |
D04C 1/06 |
FEDERAL-MOGUL SYSTEMS PROTECTION GROUP INC.
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A braided tubular article (10)
comprises a tubular form of helically braided yarns (12) to which is coupled
a plurality of spaced axially extending restraining elements (14),
conveniently as warp elements braided with the tubular form. The yarns (12)
are braided with a small helix pitch that permits the tubular form to be
extended axially and contract radially onto a substrate as a protective
sleeve. The warp elements are essentially inextensible and frictional
coupling between them and the braid yarns inhibits extension of the article,
permitting it to be handled and passed over a substrate before applying a
deliberate extension force to overcome the friction and contract it into the
substrate. The restraining elements may be other than br... |
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| 133. |
(000) |
(WO 2008/032265) APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WELL SERVICES FLUID EVALUATION
USING X-RAYS |
20.03.2008 |
G01N 23/12 |
SCHLUMBERGER CANADA LIMITED |
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A method and apparatus for
determining the density and phase fractions of well services fluids is shown
including an x-ray generator, a sample cell, and a radiation detector.
Radiation is passed through the sample cell and fluid and the attenuated
radiation signal is used to evaluate the fluid. In one embodiment, a
reference radiation detector measures a filtered radiation signal and
controls the acceleration voltage and/or beam current of the x-ray generator
using this information. The apparatus may be permanently affixed for long
term monitoring or temporarily clamped on to a pipe in production. |
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| 134. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/068076) CONNECTOR FOR PREVENTING A BUNDLE OF LINES FROM BECOMING
ENTANGLED |
16.11.2000 |
A63H 27/00 |
GRILLO, Romualdo |
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The joint allows the torsion of a
bundle of lines, avoiding them to get twisted or entangled and it allows
each line to slide independently from the others, so each line can transmit
the tension applied to it. For example, the joint can be applied to kites
with two or more lines. This kind of kites is handled by tractions on
different lines. When the device is applied in an intermediate point of the
lines, it allows many rotations around the axis between the pilot and the
kite, without the lines becoming entangled.
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| 135. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/122650) AEOLIAN SYSTEM COMPRISING POWER WING PROFILES AND PROCESS
FOR PRODUCING ELECTRIC ENERGY |
01.11.2007 |
F03D 5/00 |
KITE GEN RESEARCH
S.R.L. |
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An aeolian system is described for
converting energ comprising at least one power wing profile (30) which can
be driven from the ground immersed in at least one aeolian current (W) and a
basic platform (1) for controlling the wing profile (30) and generating
electric energy placed at ground level and connected through two ropes (2)
to the power wing profile (30), such basic platform (1) being adapted to
drive the wing profile (30) and to generate electric energy, such two ropes
(2) being adapted to transmit forces from and to the wing profile (30) and
to be used both for controlling a flight trajectory of the wing profile (30)
and for generating energy. A process is further described for producing
electric energy through such aeolian system... |
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| 136. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/129341) SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE FLIGHT
OF POWER WING AIRFOILS |
15.11.2007 |
F03D 5/00 |
KITE GEN RESEARCH
S.R.L. |
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A system (1) is described for
automatically controlling the flight of at least one power wing airfoil (2)
, comprising first detecting means (3) on board of such power wing airfoil
(2) adapted to detect first pieces of information (3a) dealing with at least
one position and one orientation in space of the power wing airfoil (2) and
accelerations to which the power wing airfoil (2) is subjected; second
detecting means (5) on the ground adapted to detect tension on the driving
cables (21) of the power wing airfoil (2) and a position of a driving unit
(9) counterweight; processing and controlling means (7) adapted to transform
the contents of such information (3a, 5a) into a mechanical drive operating
on the winches of the driving unit (9) to ... |
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| 137. |
(000) |
(WO 2006/030983) VISUAL RECOGNITION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE |
23.03.2006 |
B60R 1/00 |
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
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Visual recognition assistance
device (10) for a vehicle includes a pole section (11) provided at a corner
area of the vehicle, and a plate section (12) provided at an intermediate
portion or end portion of the pole section in substantially parallel
relation to the ground surface. The plate section is in any one of disk,
rectangular, triangular, kite and bar shapes.
The plate section includes a pole -section -position indicating
portion (13) to point to the pole section in a highlighted fashion. The
pole-section-position indicating portion may be in the form of a recessed
portion, colored portion, light-emitting portion, projecting
portion or bar. |
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| 138. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/021011) AIRCRAFT |
22.02.2007 |
B64C 31/024 |
ATRIMCO., LTD. |
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[PROBLEMS] An aircraft that can be
transported in a small space and has high performance. [MEANS FOR SOLVING
PROBLEMS] An aircraft in which a kite wing
(300) is attached to an aircraft body (100) via struts (210, 220) and a
propeller (500) is rotatably supported by a shaft. A propeller guard section
(120) for guarding the outer circumference of the propeller (500) is
provided at the aircraft body (100). The struts (210, 220) can be fixed to
the propeller guard section (120). |
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| 139. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/021012) RADIO AIRCRAFT |
22.02.2007 |
B64C 31/024 |
ATRIMCO., LTD. |
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[PROBLEMS] A radio aircraft
capable of achieving stable flight. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A radio
aircraft in which a kite wing (300) is attached
to an aircraft body (100) and a propeller (500) is rotatably supported by a
shaft. The aircraft body (100) has a pair of body members (110) positioned
at the left and right of the propeller (500). The body members (110) are
connected at the rear end by a horizontal tail (130). |
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| 140. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/021013) AIRCRAFT |
22.02.2007 |
B64C 31/024 |
ATRIMCO., LTD. |
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[PROBLEMS] An aircraft in which a
payload box can be easily replaced according to purpose of use. [MEANS FOR
SOLVING PROBLEMS] An aircraft in which a payload box (400) having various
kinds of equipment including a camera loaded in it is attached to an
aircraft body (100) on which a kite wing (300)
and a propeller (500) are installed. Either the payload box (400) or the
aircraft body (100) has an installation hole section open toward an
installation portion of the other. The other of the two is provided with a
slide section (420) that can be slid and inserted into the installation hole
section. |
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| 141. |
(000) |
(WO 1999/013220) WIND TURBINE MOUNTED ON BUOYANT WING
KITE |
18.03.1999 |
F03D 3/06 |
VAN BAKKUM, Theodorus, Istvan |
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Wind turbine assembly consisting
of a wind turbine mounted in a wing profile. The aim is to fix the wing
profile to the ground surface with the aid of the cable and to allow such a
wing profile to float through a combination of aerodynamic lift and
lighter-than-air buoyancy at an appreciable height above the ground surface.
As a result the maximum amount of wind can be caught. The wind turbine
consists of a turbine having a horizontal shaft, the blades being
constructed as flexible webs which change in shape depending on the
rotational position thereof. |
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| 142. |
(000) |
(WO 2009/142479) FIN SYSTEM |
26.11.2009 |
B63B 35/79 |
LAUSMAN, Tom Roger |
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The invention relates to a
connection between a fin (skeg) or daggerboard for a vessel and a vessel, in
particular a sailboard or aquafoil, such as a kite
board, windsurfing board, surf board, body board, wake board or water ski,
which sailboard is provided with a fin box, whereby the fin box is provided
with first fastening means, and whereby the fin is provided with second
fastening means that co-operate with the first fastening means of the fin
box upon engagement therewith. The first fastening means and the second
fastening means are embodied such that they form a releasable cantilever
snap fit upon engagement with each other. The snap fit is releasable. |
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| 143. |
(000) |
(WO 2001/058755) RAM AIR INFLATED WING |
16.08.2001 |
B64C 31/06 |
LYNN, Peter, Robert |
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A wing for a traction
kite, etc comprises a plurality of cells formed
by chordwise-extending ribs (3), valved openings (6) to the cells allowing
ram air to inflate the wing. By changing the initial cut-out of the material
forming the cells near wing tips (7, 8), compared with that of the cells
central to the wing, it is possible to alter the aerodynamic forces at wing
tips (7, 8). This allows attachment of flying lines (9, 10) to wing tips (7,
8) only, despite the wing having no framing to maintain its spanwise shape
under the loading of flying lines (9, 10). The increased aerodynamic forces
at wing tips (7, 8) are achieved by making the aerofoil profiles of the
cells progressively more reflexive towards wing tips (7, 8), by giving wing
tip... |
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| 144. |
(000) |
(WO 2004/068054) HEAT EXCHANGER |
12.08.2004 |
F28D 7/02 |
ENERGY SAVING CONCEPTS LIMITED |
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A heat exchanger includes a body 4
on the surface of which are provided helical or spiral paths 5 which will
provide multiple and turbulent flow paths A for a first fluid such as water
which is caused to flow through chamber 3 relative to a spirally wound heat
exchange tube 6 and in a heat transfer relationship with a second fluid
flowing through the tube 6. The tube 6 has one or more further helical or
spiral flow paths 9 on its external surface. The multiple flow paths A will
extend the residence time for the first fluid within the heat exchanger 1
and this together with the turbulence will maximise heat transfer.
Preferably a portion of the first fluid flow will be through a central
aperture in body 4 where turbulence is also created by ... |
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| 145. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/049974) FLUID COOLING MEANS AND METHOD |
03.05.2007 |
A23C 3/04 |
KITE, Murray
James |
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A cooling system includes a
plurality of sets of teat cups connected through individual lines (2) with a
vacuum header (3). Heat exchangers (17) are provided about each of the lines
(2) so as to extract thermal energy from the milk substantially immediately
after it has left a cow, to therefore minimise problems associated with the
milk staying too long at the cow's body temperature. A further heat
exchanger (11) may be provided to further cool the milk before it is
received in a vat (13). The heat exchangers (11, 17) may both utilise
helically corrugated conduit or other types of arrangements as a heat
transfer surface. |
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| 146. |
(000) |
(WO 2009/082305) AN INFLATABLE AIR-BAG |
02.07.2009 |
B60R 21/231 |
AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT AB |
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The present invention provides an
inflatable air-bag, and in particular an air- bag intended for use as a
safety device for protection of a front-seat passenger of a motor vehicle.
The air-bag comprises front (1) and rear (40) fabric panels with are
interconnected around their peripheries by a seam (41). The front panel (1 )
is substantially kite-shaped, and preferably is
rhombus- shaped, and has a pair of substantially congruent edges (5) which
terminate at a lowermost corner (2). The air-bag is configured such that the
iowermost corner (2) of the front panel (1) extends towards the rear of the
air-bag when the air-bag is substantially fuliy inflated. The lowermost
corner of the front panel (1) is connected to a re-entrant region (21) of
t... |
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| 147. |
(000) |
(WO 1980/002101) PROCESS FOR SHREDDING TOBACCO STEMS |
16.10.1980 |
A24B 5/16 |
PHILIP MORRIS INC |
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The processing of tobacco stems in
cigarette making has been complicated in the past because of the structural
dissimilarity of the rod-like stems in comparison with the laminar portions
of the tobacco leaf. This invention provides a solution to this problem by a
process for shredding tobacco stems so they are structurally compatible with
the laminar portions of the tobacco leaf. The process comprises the
shredding of tobacco stems by splitting or parting the stems along the grain
to produce light, pliable, low bulk density fibrillar shreds. Stems shredded
according to the present process exhibit sufficient resiliency so that when
massed they approximate or exceed the filling capacity of cut leaf shreds.
Apparatus utilizing blunt rotatable ... |
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| 148. |
(000) |
(WO 1991/014034) BRAIDED PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME |
19.09.1991 |
D04C 1/02 |
THE BENTLEY-HARRIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
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An expandable braided product
having greatly reduced tendency to splay at its ends when cut is provided by
coating the braided product (10) with a thin layer of elastomeric material
which provides the desired anti-splaying property, while retaining the
expandable characteristic whereby the product expands laterally when
compressed longitudinally and when released returns to its original size and
shape. |
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| 149. |
(000) |
(WO 1992/005955) LOW-FRICTION BEARING LINERS |
16.04.1992 |
F16C 33/20 |
THE BENTLEY-HARRIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
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Disclosed are bearing liners (10)
comprising a supporting fabric (1) and a shaped body of low-friction
polymeric resin (2) supported by the fabric. At least that portion of the
shaped body in contact with the load undergoes cold flow upon the
application of the load to the bearing liner. It is preferred that the
amount of cold flow exhibited by the shaped body is sufficient to increase
by 100 % or more the area of surface contact between the load and the shaped
body. According to one preferred embodiment, the braided fabric (1)
comprises polyester yarn and the low-friction polymeric resin (2) comprises
fluorocarbon polymer monofilament. |
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| 150. |
(000) |
(WO 1996/022812) IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR PULSE GENERATOR
KITE-TAIL ELECTRODE SYSTEM |
01.08.1996 |
A61N 1/39 |
ANGEION CORPORATION |
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This invention is an electrode
system for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. The electrode system
includes a conductive structure (22) which is physically and electrically
connected to the housing (19) or the can of the implantable cardioverter
defibrillator and is used as an electrode in combination with an existing
implantable cardioverter defibrillator electrode or electrodes. The
electrode system provides a therapeutically significant increase in the
effective surface area of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator's
electrodes without requiring an additional header connection, feedthrough,
or cable. |
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| 151. |
(000) |
(WO 1996/030567) PROCESS FOR MAKING AN ABRASION RESISTANT QUASI MONOFILAMENT |
03.10.1996 |
A61C 15/04 |
ALLIEDSIGNAL INC. |
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A quasi monofilament having a high
strengh polyethylene fiber core with an adherent, abrasion resistant polymer
sheath is prepared by feeding the core yarn through a crosshead die, while
simultaneously supplying a polymer melt at a temperature greater than the
melting point of the core yarm to the die, for sheathing the core yarn
within the die with the melt under a sufficient pressure to cause the melt
to adhere to the core yarn. The abrasion resistant polymer sheath includes
an effective amount of a first polymer having ethylene crystallinity, a
density of at least about 0.94 g/cm3, and a melt index of less than about
0.1 g/10 min. The composition used to sheathe the core yarn is characterized
by a weight average tensile strength at yield... |
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| 152. |
(000) |
(WO 1996/030568) ABRASION RESISTANT QUASI MONOFILAMENT AND SHEATHING
COMPOSITION |
03.10.1996 |
A61C 15/04 |
ALLIEDSIGNAL, INC. |
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Aquasi monofilament having a high
strength polyethylene fiber core with an adherent, abrasion resistant
polymer sheath is prepared by feeding the core yarn through a crosshead die,
while simultaneously supplying a polymer melt at a temperature greater than
themelting point of the core yarn to the die, for sheathing the core yarn
within the die with the melt under a sufficient pressure to cause the melt
to adhere to the core yarn. The abrasion resistant polymer sheath includes
an effective amount of a first polymer having ethylene crystallinity, a
density of at least about 0.94 g/cm3, and a melt index of less than about
0.1 g/10 min. The composition used to sheath the core yarn is characterized
by a weight average tensile strength at yield o... |
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| 153. |
(000) |
(WO 1998/046503) INTEGRATED INTRABAY BUFFER, DELIVERY, AND STOCKER SYSTEM |
22.10.1998 |
H01L 21/00 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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An integrated intrabay buffer,
delivery, and stocker system including a pair of shuttles (116), capable, by
themselves, of transferring a pod in an X-Z plane between the interbay
transport system, the I/O ports (104) of various process tools (102) and a
plurality of storage shelves (106) provided along the wall of the tool bay.
Advantageously, the present invention integrates together the process tools
(102) within a tool bay by providing a single transport mechanism shared by
each tool (102), and by providing a single, large storage and buffer area
for pods that is shared by each tool (102). This increases reliability and
flexibility, and simplifies the hardware and software control. Additionally,
the storage shelves (106) may be provided ... |
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| 154. |
(000) |
(WO 1999/001174) COMPACT CARTRIDGE FOR AFTERLOADER AND METHOD |
14.01.1999 |
A61N 5/10 |
GUIDANT CORPORATION |
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A compact cartridge (20) for an
afterloader (10) includes a housing (21) containing a radioactive source
wire, and a dummy test wire each accommodated in a helical groove on the
periphery of a wire storage drum (124). The wires are contained in the
grooves (125) by low friction bearings such as rollers (140) so that
advancement of the wire from the drum is under very low friction conditions.
The cartridge is removably inserted in the head (16) of an afterloader
apparatus that engages a primary drive system (38), and an emergency retract
mechanism (40) mounted in the head. The cartridge also contains an
electronics board (123) with software for updating the software in the
control electronics for the afterloader. |
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| 155. |
(000) |
(WO 1999/002436) SMIF POD STORAGE, DELIVERY AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM |
21.01.1999 |
H01L 21/00 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A storage, delivery and retrieval
system (122) having a rear wall (112) to which is affixed a plurality of
shelves (114) capable of supporting one or more wafer-carrying pods (132).
The structure further includes a pair of vertical rails (116) lying in a
plane spaced from and substantially parallel to the shelf-supporting wall
(112). A horizontal rail (118) extends between and is translationally
mounted to the vertical rails (116), which horizontal rail (118) supports a
gripper (120) capable of movement along the horizontal rail (118). The
movement of the horizontal rail (118) along the vertical rails (116), and
the movement of the gripper (120) along the horizontal rail (118), allows
the gripper (120) to be positioned at any location withi... |
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| 156. |
(000) |
(WO 1999/033726) SMIF POD DOOR AND PORT DOOR REMOVAL AND RETURN SYSTEM |
08.07.1999 |
H01L 21/677 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A system for opening and closing
the port door (116) from the inside of an I/O mini-environment in a wafer
processing system that can also store the door within the mini-environment.
The system utilizes various gripping attachment (128) means which can be
installed on the back of a robotic end effector (125). The end effector
(125) can have various gripping means such as magnetic, vacuum, or
electroactuating which cause the door to disengage from its sealing
position. |
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| 157. |
(000) |
(WO 1999/048579) KITE HAVING SUSPENDED CARRIAGE
THAT CHANGES CENTER OF GRAVITY TO CONTROL FLIGHT |
30.09.1999 |
A63H 27/04 |
GRAY MATTER HOLDINGS, LLC |
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A remote controlled aircraft (100)
has a center member (112) and a steering assembly. The steering assembly
comprises a carriage (120), a remote control motor (121), a center member
(112) and a connecting arm. The carriage (120) pivotably is attached to the
center member (112). The remote control motor has a control arm (122) and is
disposed within the carriage (120). The center member arm (830) has a first
end and a second end. The first end of the center member arm is fixedly
attached to the center member (812). The center member (812) and the center
member arm (830) is arranged in a non-parallel manner. The connecting arm
(840) has a first end and a second end. The first end of the connecting arm
(840) is pivotably attached to the second... |
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| 158. |
(000) |
(WO 1999/050577) KINEMATIC COUPLING COMPATIBLE, PASSIVE INTERFACE SEAL |
07.10.1999 |
F16J 15/02 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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An interface seal (50) between a
gas flow line within a support surface (20) for a pod and a flow valve
mounted within the pod. The kinematic coupling between a pod and support
surface aligns a pair of inlet and outlet valves on a bottom surface of the
pod with a corresponding pair of inlet and outlet holes in the support
surface, through which gas may be injected into and removed from the pod,
respectively. The interface according to the various embodiments of the
invention provides a durable seal (52) substantially preventing leakage
between the pod and support surface while at the same time being compatible
with kinematic couplings. In embodiments of the invention, the seal (50) is
thin and flexible, and expands into engagement with the ... |
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| 159. |
(000) |
(WO 1999/050145) EVACUATION-DRIVEN SMIF POD PURGE SYSTEM |
07.10.1999 |
H01L 21/673 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A system for providing uniform,
controlled and efficient purge gas flow rates and gas flow patterns for
removing contaminants and/or particules from wafers within a pod (21). The
purge system includes seals at the interfaces between the gas inlet and
removal lines (23, 25) to substantially prevent leakage at the interfaces.
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| 160. |
(000) |
(WO 1999/057940) SMIF POD INCLUDING INDEPENDENTLY SUPPORTED WAFER CASSETTE |
11.11.1999 |
H01L 21/673 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A SMIF pod (20) capable of
supporting a cassette at points in the pod located directly over or near a
kinematic coupling (27, 29) between the pod and a surface (24) on which the
pod is supported. Even if the pod shell warps or otherwise deforms, the
three points of contact between the pod and the support surface at the
kinematic couplings will always remain at a fixed, controllable and
repeatable position. The present invention makes use of this fact by
supporting the cassette (22) at or near the three kinematic coupling points.
Moreover, the support structure (28) is not affixed to the top or sides of
the pod shell. Thus the position of the cassette, and wafers supported
therein, will similarly remain at a fixed, controllable and repeatabl...
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| 161. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/002804) OPENING SYSTEM COMPATIBLE WITH A VERTICAL INTERFACE |
20.01.2000 |
H01L 21/677 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A system is described herein
including a load port (24) which allows various pod (32) sizes, including
200 mm and 300 mm, and various configurations, including front opening and
bottom opening, to operate with a BOLTS interface (22), or simply with a
vertical port on the front end of a process tool in configurations not
including the BOLTS interface (22). |
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| 162. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/007915) PORT DOOR RETENTION AND EVACUATION SYSTEM |
17.02.2000 |
H01L 21/677 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A system is disclosed for
retaining a pod door (22) on a port door (26) at a load port, and for
removing contaminants, particulates and/or gasses from between the pod and
port door (26) surfaces and from within the interior of the pod door (22).
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a vacuum
source (36) may be provided within, adjacent to, or remote from a process
tool, which vacuum source (36) is connected to a vacuum port (34) in the
front surface of a port door (26). The vacuum is provided to produce a
negative pressure between juxtaposed surfaces of the port (26) and pod (22)
doors. |
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| 163. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/022589) WAFER MAPPING SYSTEM |
20.04.2000 |
H01L 21/00 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A wafer mapping system is
disclosed mounted to the port door (22) of a process tool (20). As the port
door, is lowered away from the access port (24) of the process tool in order
to allow wafer (25) transfer through the port, the wafer mapping system
according to the present invention detects the presence and position of the
various wafers in the pod shell (32), which information may then be stored
in memory for later use. As such, wafer mapping according to this system
occurs without additional processing steps or time. The port door is lowered
by a servo driver which allows the precise position of the port door to be
identified at any given time. As such, the position of a wafer within the
pod shell may be precisely identified by the wafe... |
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| 164. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/032472) PASSIVELY ACTIVATED VALVE FOR CARRIER PURGING |
08.06.2000 |
F16K 51/02 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A valve (30) seated for an SMIF
pod is disclosed for activating and deactivating the flow of gas to a pod on
a platform (20). The valve (30) includes a central poppet being movable
between a first, closed position and a second, open position. In the absence
of a pod on the support platform (20), pressurised gas from the gas source
biases the poppet into the first position. |
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| 165. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/047501) RETICLE TRANSFER SYSTEM |
17.08.2000 |
G03F 7/20 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A reticle transfer system (100) is
disclosed for transferring reticles (110) between a reticle-carrying SMIF
container and a process tool. The reticle transfer system includes an arm
assembly (124) having a transfer arm (126) and a gripping mechanism (128)
affixed to the end of the transfer arm. Once the container (104) carrying
the reticle has been opened, the gripping mechanism is rotated and
translated to a position adjacent the reticle so that it may access the
reticle and transfer it into the minienvironment (120) through an access
port in the minienvironment. In order to precisely, easily and repeadtedly
position the gripping mechanism in the desired location to grip and transfer
the reticle, the gripping mechanism includes four downw... |
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| 166. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/048375) MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM |
17.08.2000 |
H04L 29/06 |
LOUDEYE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A method and system for a media
distribution system for automating the distribution of streaming media
content is disclosed. According to the method, the distribution of media
content over a network is regulated by generating a subscription package
that includes a set of distribution rules and one or more encrypted media
files; receiving a request to deliver the subscription package to an
affiliate server connected to the network; in response to receiving the
request, delivering the subscription package to the affiliate server; and
upon receiving requests from clients connected to the network, the affiliate
server decrypting one of the one ore more encrypted media files and
delivering the decrypted media file to the clients based on the set... |
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| 167. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/048399) SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED COMPREHENSIVE REMOTE SERVICING FOR
MEDIA INFORMATION |
17.08.2000 |
H04L 29/06 |
LOUDEYE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A method and system for
comprehensive remote servicing of media program information is disclosed.
According to the method, automated facilities are provided for uploading
media program information through an internet connection to an automated
encoding system. An encoding request is received from a client which
requests that the media program information be encoded in one or more
encoding formats to produce publication-ready-internet-enabled media
information. Automated facilities also provide ancillary services associated
with the publication-ready-internet-enabled media information such as
organization control, design control and publication control of the
publication-ready-internet-enabled media information. |
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| 168. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/048400) DISTRIBUTED PRODUCTION SYSTEM FOR DIGITALLY ENCODING
INFORMATION |
17.08.2000 |
H04L 29/06 |
LOUDEYE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A method and system for encoding
ditigal information is disclosed. According to the method, media program
information is captured and used to produce a media program file. An
encoding request is received from a client which requests that the media
program information be encoded in one or more encoding formats. A set of
encoding engines are selected that can encode the media program information
in each of the one or more encoding formats. The media program file is then
sent to the selected set of encoding engines to encode the media program
information in the one or more encoding formats. |
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| 169. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/056633) SMIF CONTAINER INCLUDING A RETICLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE |
28.09.2000 |
G03F 7/20 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A reticle support mechanism (100,
110) is disclosed in which a reticle (127) may be quickly and easily located
and removed, and which is capable of securely supporting a reticle for
storage and/or transport. A preferred embodiment of the present invention
includes a pair of reticle supports (112) mounted to a door (104) of a
container, and a pair of reticle retainers (114) mounted to a shell (102) of
the container. When the container shell is coupled with the container door,
sections of the reticle support and reticle retainer engage chamfered edges
of the reticle and sandwich the reticle in a secure position within the
container. |
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| 170. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/060554) VENDING MACHINE WHICH MINIMISES AGITATION OF GOODS |
12.10.2000 |
G07F 9/02 |
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY |
| |
A vending machine for increasing
consumer interest in the vending process and vended product includes an
internal elevator. This elevator has a conveyor or tiltable bed mounted
thereon whereby a vended article is both horizontally and vertically
moveable within the machine. A transparent window is provided on the face of
the vending machine whereby the dispensing operations can be viewed by a
consumer. An alignment device can be provided on the elevator in order to
prevent tipping of the articles to be dispensed. |
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| 171. |
(000) |
(WO 2000/069761) CASSETTE BUFFERING WITHIN A MINIENVIRONMENT |
23.11.2000 |
G03F 7/20 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A SMIF interface is disclosed for
buffering one or more cassettes (110) within a mini-environment (120)
affixed to a process tool. The interface includes a load port formed of a
port door (112) and a port plate (114) circumjacent thereabout, and a
minienvironment mounted to the port plate. The SMIF interface and/or process
tool includes at least one shelf (121) for storing a cassette after the load
port separates the cassette from its transport pod (106). In operation,
while a first cassette is located within the process tool, a second pod is
seated on the load port, the cassette is separated from the pod, and the
cassette is stored on a storage shelf. When processing on the first cassette
is completed, the second cassette is loaded onto th... |
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| 172. |
(000) |
(WO 2001/004028) SMIF-COMPATIBLE OPEN CASSETTE ENCLOSURE |
18.01.2001 |
H01L 21/677 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
| |
An ergonomic loading assembly
(100) for an I/O port onto which a bare cassette may be easily loaded and
unloaded isolates the operator and the I/O port after loading of a cassette
to minimize safety risks and to minimize the amount of particulates and
contaminants around the workpieces while on the port. The loading assembly
(100) includes a cover assembly having a stationary cover section around the
port plate (102), and two pivoting cover sections (112, 114) which open and
close like jaws to allow a cassette to position within the cover assembly
when opened and which enclose the cassette within the cover assembly when
closed. The loading assembly further includes a pivoting deck (122) onto
which the cassette is loaded when the pivoting co... |
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| 173. |
(000) |
(WO 2001/010859) SUBSTITUTED PYRIDAZINES AND FUSED PYRIDAZINES WITH
ANGIOGENESIS INHIBITING ACTIVITY |
15.02.2001 |
C07D 401/06 |
BAYER CORPORATION |
| |
Substituted and fused pyridazines
having angiogenesis inhibiting activity and generalized structural formula
(I) wherein the ring containing A, B, D, E, and L is a nitrogen-containing
heterocycle; groups X and Y may be any of a variety of defined linking
units; R?1¿ and R?2¿ may be defined independent substituents or together may
be a ring-defining bridge; ring J may be an aryl, pyridyl, or cycloalkyl
group; and G groups may be any of a variety of defined substituents.
Pharmaceutical compositions containing these materials, and methods of
treating a mammal having a condition characterized by abnormal angiogenesis
or hyperpermeability processes using these materials are also disclosed.
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| 174. |
(000) |
(WO 2001/023375) SUBSTITUTED PYRIDINES AND PYRIDAZINES WITH ANGIOGENESIS
INHIBITING ACTIVITY |
05.04.2001 |
C07D 401/12 |
BAYER CORPORATION |
| |
Substituted pyridines and
pyridazines having angiogenesis inhibiting activity and generalized
structural formula (I) wherein the ring containing A, B, D, E, and L is
phenyl or a nitrogen-containing heterocycle; groups X and Y may be any of a
variety of defined linking units; R?1¿ and R?2¿ may be defined independent
substituents or together may be a ring-defining bridge; ring J may be an
aryl, pyridyl, or cycloalkyl group; and G groups may be any of a variety of
defined substituents. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these
materials, and methods of treating a mammal having a condition characterized
by abnormal angiogenesis or hyperpermeability processes using these
materials are also disclosed. |
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| 175. |
(000) |
(WO 2001/067079) MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM |
13.09.2001 |
G01N 33/487 |
CLINICAL ANALYSIS CORP. |
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A system for conducting a
plurality of different medical diagnostic tests comprises a hand-held
portable self contained instrument for engaging a disposable test cell (308)
containing a fluid to be tested. The instrument performs a diagnostic test
selected from the plurality of tests upon the fluid within the test cell,
the test being selected by the instrument based upon identification number
obtained from the test cell. A disposable, single-use test cell is provided
for receiving fluid to be diagnostically tested. The test cell includes
identification information (101) indicative of a particular test to be
performed upon the fluid, the test cell being sized and shaped for
engagement by the instrument. |
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| 176. |
(000) |
(WO 2001/079090) MODULAR SORTER |
25.10.2001 |
H01L 21/00 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
| |
A modular sorter is disclosed in
which modular sections may be easily added and removed to add and remove
load port assemblies as required by a particular wafer fabriction run. In
one embodiment, a modular sorter according to the present invention includes
a two-wide modular section defining a minienvironment for the sorter, a
wafer handling robot, a pair of aligners and a centralized controller. The
modular section of this embodiment includes a pair of side-by-side load port
assemblies for receiving a container or open cassette and presenting the
cassette to the minienvironment of the sorter for processing of the wafers
therein. The present invention further includes a removable end panel. When
it is desired to add additional modular secti... |
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| 177. |
(000) |
(WO 2001/088865) TRANSPARENT FRONT VENDING MACHINE |
22.11.2001 |
G07F 9/02 |
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY |
| |
A vending machine for increasing
consumer interest in the vending process and vended product includes a
tipping mechanism. The tipping mechanism is positioned at a first end of a
shelf, and modifies the orientation of an article being delivered from the
shelf to a conveyor. The tipping mechanism causes the article to be tipped
from an upright orientation to a perpendicular, lateral orientation. The
tipping mechanism includes a ramp supported by the shelf, a spacer that
provides the ramp with an incline from the shelf, and a product rotator
extending from the shelf toward the conveyor. The conveyor then delivers the
article to a vend port, where it is dispensed in the upright position. The
conveyor may be mounted on internal elevator that ca... |
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| 178. |
(000) |
(WO 2002/018107) EDGE GRIP ALIGNER WITH BUFFERING CAPABILITIES |
07.03.2002 |
B25J 15/02 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
| |
The present invention is an edge
aligner (100) with buffering capabilities and a method for increasing the
throughput of wafers through the device. According to one embodiment, the
present invention has first and second buffer arms (106a, 106b), and a chuck
arm (104). A workpiece can be aligned while supported on the chuck arm
(104). Once the workpiece is aligned, the chuck arm (104) transfers the
workpiece to the buffer arms (106a, 106b) so that a second workpiece can be
aligned on the chuck arm (104). While the second workpiece is being aligned,
an end effector can transfer the first workpiece away from the buffer arms
(106a, 106b) and retrieve another workpiece to place upon the chuck arm
(104). |
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| 179. |
(000) |
(WO 2002/062681) SYSTEM FOR SAFEGUARDING INTEGRATED INTRABAY POD DELIVERY
AND STORAGE SYSTEM |
15.08.2002 |
H01L 21/00 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
| |
A system is disclosed for
safeguarding fab operators (115) and workpieces such as semiconductor wafers
from harm as a result of collision between an operator shown in the open
corridor (115) and a transport assembly (106, 110) for the workpieces as the
workpieces are transported between tools (102) and storage nests (108)
within a tool bay (100). |
| |
|
| 180. |
(000) |
(WO 2002/095542) WORKPIECE SORTER OPERATING WITH MODULAR BARE WORKPIECE
STOCKERS AND/OR CLOSED CONTAINER STOCKERS |
28.11.2002 |
B65G 1/04 |
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
| |
A reticle management system is
disclosed including a sorter (101) coupled to one or more stockers (102)
that allow a customized configuration of the overall reticle management
system. The stockers may be bare reticle stockers, closed container reticle
stockers, or both. In embodiments of the present invention, the reticle
management system includes between one and six individual bare reticle
stockers and/or closed container stockers for storing reticles affixed to a
reticle sorter. The sorter includes a reticle inspection station (104) for
inspecting the reticles, a plurality of input/output load ports (106) and a
reticle handling robot (108) for transferring the reticles between the
stockers, inspection station, and load ports. The managem... |
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| 181. |
(000) |
(WO 2003/047341) ANTI-MICROBIAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS |
12.06.2003 |
A01N 37/44 |
ASEPTICA, INC. |
| |
An antimicrobial system. When
generally formulated to disinfect a catheter, the antimicrobial substance
comprises water and between approximately 10 and 200 mg of tetrasodium EDTA
for each milliliter of water. When formulated as a treatment solution for
treating an infected catheter, the antimicrobial substance comprises water
and between approximately 5 and 80 mg of tetrasodium EDTA for each
milliliter of water. When formulated as a prophylactic substance for
inhibiting infection of a catheter, the antimicrobial substance comprises
water and between approximately 5 and 40 mg of tetrasodium EDTA for each
milliliter of water. |
| |
|
| 182. |
(000) |
(WO 2003/079466) EXPANDED ZINC MESH ANODE |
25.09.2003 |
H01M 2/02 |
ALLTRISTA ZINC PRODUCTS COMPANY, L.P. |
| |
An anode comprises one or more
sheets of expanded zinc mesh. The thickness and mesh size of the expanded
zinc mesh may vary. A single sheet of zinc mesh may be coiled, forming
continuous electrical contact with itself. Alternatively, a single sheet of
yinc mesh may be folded into layers, each layer in electrical contact with
its adjacent layers. A third alternative is the use of two or more sheets of
zinc mesh anodes are combined with a casing, a cathode, an electrolyte
solution, and a separator between the cathode and anode to manufacture
electrochemical cells. |
| |
|
| 183. |
(000) |
(WO 2004/003161) IMMUNOGENIC MYCOPLASMA HYOPNEUMONIAE POLYPEPTIDES |
08.01.2004 |
A61K 39/00 |
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION,
INC. |
| |
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
polypeptides and nucleic acids, as well as nucleic acid expression vectors
and host cells containing nucleic acid vectors are provided. In addition,
compositions containing M. hyopneumoniae polypeptides and nucleic
acids are provided for use in methods of treating swine to prevent enzootic
pneumonia. Furthermore, the invention provides diagnostic tests for the
detecting of M. hyopneumoniae infection in swine herds. |
| |
|
| 184. |
(000) |
(WO 2004/045949) MULTIPURPOSE AIRFOIL ASSEMBLY |
03.06.2004 |
A63H 27/08 |
PINCHEFSKY, Barry |
| |
The present disclosure describes a
multipurpose airfoil assembly (10) including a body, at least one pair of
wings (60), and a control system. The body provides a structural connection
for the wings. At least one of the pairs of wings has forward swept leading
edges and forward swept trailing edges. The shape of the airfoil assembly
can range from that of a traditional airframe to a natural leaf like
structure. The airfoil assembly (10) can also include a rudder (90). A
control system is provided for directionally controlling the airfoil
assembly during its operation. The airfoil assembly can be readily adapted
to configurations suitable for a kite, a hang
glider, a parachute, and a sail. |
| |
|
| 185. |
(000) |
(WO 2004/108093) ANTISEPTIC COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS |
16.12.2004 |
A61K 31/045 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP |
| |
Antiseptic compositions comprising
at least one salt of EDTA are disclosed. These compositions have broad
spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal activity together with anticoagulant
properties. The antiseptic compositions also have demonstrated activity in
penetrating and breaking down microbial slime, or biofilms. They are safe
for human and medical uses, and may be used to prevent infection, or to
reduce the proliferation of and/or eliminate existing or established
infections. |
| |
|
| 186. |
(000) |
(WO 2005/102100) ION CURLING IRON AND STRAIGHTENER |
03.11.2005 |
A45D 1/00 |
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED |
| |
Hair styling devices including
irons and flat straighteners with ion generators are disclosed. |
| |
|
| 187. |
(000) |
(WO 2005/087038) VARIABLE ION HAIR STYLING APPLIANCES |
22.09.2005 |
A45D 1/04 |
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED |
| |
A hair drying/styling appliance
(10) includes an ion emitting circuit which directs ion onto the hair of a
user, and in which the level of ion output is variable and adjustable by a
user. In preferred embodiments indicators such as a series of lights (44) on
the housing (12) indicate the level of ion output. |
| |
|
| 188. |
(000) |
(WO 2006/036479) ELECTROPLATED METALS WITH SILVERY-WHITE APPEARANCE AND
METHOD OF MAKING |
06.04.2006 |
C25D 3/60 |
JARDEN ZINC PRODUCTS, INC. |
| |
Metals having a silvery-white
appearance and methods of producing the same. In one embodiment, the
composite material of the present invention comprises a metallic core (12,
22), a first layer (14, 24), and a second layer (16, 26). The first layer
encases the eternal surfaces of the metallic core and is produced by
electroplating copper or copper alloy from a first bath containing copper
ions. The second layer encases the first layer and is produced by
electroplating white bronze from a second bath containing copper and tin
ions. The composite has a silvery-white appearance and does not include
exposed nickel so that persons allergic to nickel metals are not affected by
the composite. The composite material may be configured by standard pro...
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|
| 189. |
(000) |
(WO 2006/081380) HANDHELD RAMAN BODY FLUID ANALYZER |
03.08.2006 |
C12Q 1/54 |
PRESCIENT MEDICAL, INC. |
| |
Methods and apparatus for in vitro
detection of an analyte in a body fluid sample using low resolution Raman
spectroscopy are disclosed. The body fluid analyzer includes a disposable
strip for receiving a sample of body fluid on a target region, the target
region including gold sol-gel to provide surface enhanced Raman scattering.
A light source irradiates the target region to produce a Raman spectrum
consisting of scattered electromagnetic radiation that is separated into
different wavelength components by a dispersion element. A detection array
detects at least some of the wavelength components of the scattered light
and provides data to a processor for processing the data. The results of the
processed data are displayed on a screen to in... |
| |
|
| 190. |
(000) |
(WO 2006/094290) NON-DISPERSIVE HIGH DENSITY POLYSILICON CAPACITOR UTILIZING
AMORPHOUS SILICON ELECTRODES |
08.09.2006 |
H01L 21/77 |
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED |
| |
The invention provides, in one
aspect, a method of fabricating a capacitor (615), comprising forming a
first electrode (610), placing a dielectric (515) over the first electrode,
and locating a second electrode (510) over the dielectric wherein at least
one of the first or second electrodes is doped amoiphous silicon. |
| |
|
| 191. |
(000) |
(WO 2006/138033) SUBSTRATE WITH ALLOY FINISH AND METHOD OF MAKING |
28.12.2006 |
C25D 5/50 |
JARDEN ZINC PRODUCTS, INC |
| |
Substrates having an alloy finish
and methods of producing the same. The finished product according to one
embodiment of the present invention is a substrate having an alloy finish
comprising two or more metals, and is made by the method of the present
invention. Generally, the method of the present invention comprises
provision of a substrate, electroplating two or more metals onto the
substrate, and then baking the plated substrate to result an alloy of the
plated metals through diffusion. Substrates made according to the present
invention can be covered with a variety of types of alloy finishes, and a
variety of characteristics of such finishes can be achieved. The method of
the present invention uses steps of electroplating and heating ... |
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|
| 192. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/006011) TRUSTED CRYPTOGRAPHIC PROCESSOR |
11.01.2007 |
H04L 9/00 |
VIASAT, INC. |
| |
A cryptographic processor for
redundantly-processing cryptographic operations is disclosed. The
cryptographic processor includes a number of input ports, a first and second
cryptographic engines, comparison logic and a plurality of output ports. The
number of input ports is configured to accept both plaintext and ciphertext.
Each of the number of input ports is coupled to both the first and second
cryptographic engines. The comparison logic is configured to determine if
the first and second cryptographic engines produce a result that is
different. The number of output ports is configured to produce both
plaintext and ciphertext. |
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|
| 193. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/014357) BOARDS WITH AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL CAPABILITY AND METHOD FOR
MAKING SUCH BOARDS |
01.02.2007 |
B63B 35/73 |
GOSS, Sean |
| |
This invention relates generally
to the field of boards for use in board sports, such as surf boards, body
boards, snow boards, skate boards, wake boards, kite
surfing boards, and mountain boards, and the introduction of audio and/or
video capability to these boards. This will allow users of such boards to
listen to audio media or view video media while using their boards. |
| |
|
| 194. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/041504) HIGH DENSITY, HIGH Q CAPACITOR ON TOP OF PROTECTIVE LAYER |
12.04.2007 |
H01L 29/00 |
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED |
| |
In accordance with the invention,
there are methods for making and there is an integrated circuit (100)
comprising a semiconductor substrate (105) comprising device elements and a
metallization layer (110) interconnecting the device elements and having an
uppermost layer (115). The integrated circuit can also include a protective
overcoat (120) formed over the metallization layer, the protective overcoat
having a plurality of patterned regions (116a-c) that expose portions of the
metallization layer, a first conductive layer (125) formed on the protective
overcoat, and a dielectric layer formed over the first conductive layer. The
integrated circuit can further include a second conductive layer (160)
formed over the dielectric layer and a p... |
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|
| 195. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/084417) METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR
PROVIDING TRANSCODER FREE OPERATION (TRFO) AND INTERWORKING BETWEEN
UNLICENSED MOBILE ACCESS (UMA) AND UNIVERSAL MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM (UMTS) CALL LEGS USING A MEDIA GATEWAY |
26.07.2007 |
H04L 12/28 |
SANTERA SYSTEMS, INC |
| |
Methods, systems, and computer
program products for establishing transcoding free connections between UMA
and UMTS call legs are disclosed. According to one method, a media gateway
determines whether codec configurations used by UMA and UMTS legs of a call
are compatible. In response to determining that the configurations are
compatible, media gateway determines whether rate control is necessary to
establish a transcoding free connection. In response to determining that
rate control is necessary, the media gateway issues rate control requests on
the UMA and UMTS legs as appropriate. The media gateway determines whether
the rate control requests are successful. In response to determining that
the requests are successful, the media gateway es... |
| |
|
| 196. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/089540) HANDHELD RAMAN BODY FLUID ANALYZER |
09.08.2007 |
G01J 3/44 |
PRESCIENT MEDICAL, INC. |
| |
Methods and apparatus for in vitro
detection of an analyte in a body fluid sample using low resolution Raman
spectroscopy are disclosed. The body fluid analyzer includes a disposable
strip for receiving a sample of body fluid on a target region, the target
region including gold sol-gel to provide surface enhanced Raman scattering.
A light source irradiates the target region to produce a Raman spectrum
consisting of scattered electromagnetic radiation that is separated into
different wavelength components by a dispersion element. A detection array
detects at least some of the wavelength components of the scattered light
and provides data to a processor for processing the data. The results of the
processed data are displayed on a screen to in... |
| |
|
| 197. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/089551) RAMAN SPECTROSCOPIC TEST STRIP SYSTEMS |
09.08.2007 |
G01N 21/65 |
PRESCIENT MEDICAL, INC. |
| |
The invention provides diagnostic
apparatuses that are advantageously adapted for the Raman spectroscopic
analysis of fluid samples, such as biological fluid samples, deposited on
test strip substrates. The tests strips may be include a surface-enhanced
Raman spectroscopy (SERS) surface for deposition and analysis of a sample
and/or may be lateral flow binding assay type test strips. |
| |
|
| 198. |
(000) |
(WO 2007/092173) RAMAN SPECTROSCOPIC LATERAL FLOW TEST STRIP ASSAYS |
16.08.2007 |
G01N 33/558 |
PRESCIENT MEDICAL, INC. |
| |
The invention provides improved
Raman spectroscopy-based methods and systems for the quantitative analysis
of selected analytes using lateral flow binding assay test strips. |
| |
|
| 199. |
(000) |
(WO 2008/091875) METHOD OF AUTHENTICATING AND SORTING BALLOT RETURN MAIL
ITEMS |
31.07.2008 |
B07C 3/00 |
BOWE BELL + HOWELL COMPANY |
| |
Each respective mail item in a
received batch of items is read to acquire information, which enables a
plurality of verifications with regard to authenticity of the respective
mail item. In a vote-by-mail example, one or more features are validated for
authenticity in relation to the election, and one or more features are
validated for authenticity in relation to a voter. The verifications in
relation to a voter may involve detection of a signature and verification of
the authenticity of the signature. The items are sorted according to the
verification results and may be sorted based on other criteria. The methods,
systems and software disclosed herein enable such verifications and sorting,
in a single pass through a sorting system. |
| |
|
| 200. |
(000) |
(WO 2008/150664) HOCKEY STICK BLADE HAVING RIB STIFFENING SYSTEM |
11.12.2008 |
A63B 59/12 |
WARRIOR SPORTS, INC. |
| |
A composite hockey stick blade
having a rib stiffening system. The rib stiffening system consists of one or
more internal wall structures, or ribs, located within strategic portions of
the rear face of the paddle that provides localized regions of increased
longitudinal stiffness located within the overall structure of the paddle.
These ribs may also control the torsional rigidity of the paddle. The ribs
also reduce the weight of the blade without reducing the stiffness and
rigidity of the blade. The hockey stick blade may be utilized as a
replacement blade for a two-piece hockey stick, or may be a portion of a
one-piece hockey stick. |
| |
| 201. |
(000) |
(WO 2009/018479) TRUSTED LABELER |
05.02.2009 |
G06F 21/02 |
VIASAT, INC. |
| |
A cryptographic device and method
are disclosed for processing different levels of classified information.
Input and output ports are physically isolated on the cryptographic device.
Within the cryptographic device, each port has its packets labeled in such a
way that it can be processed differently from other packets by a
cryptographic module. High-assurance techniques are used to assure labeling
and proper processing of the packets. These labeled packets are intermixed
on common pathways regardless of level of classification. Despite
intermixing, separation of the packets is assured through the process. |
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|
| 202. |
(000) |
(WO 2009/018481) MULTI-LEVEL KEY MANAGER |
05.02.2009 |
G06F 21/02 |
VIASAT, INC. |
| |
A cryptographic device and method
are disclosed for processing different levels of classified information. A
memory caches keys for use in a cryptographic processor. The cryptographic
processor requests a key associated with a particular classification level
when processing a packet of the particular classification level. The
cryptographic device confirms that the key and the packet are of the same
classification level in a high-assurance manner. Checking header information
of the keys one or more times is performed in one embodiment. Some
embodiments authenticate the stored key in a high-assurance manner prior to
providing the key to the cryptographic device. |
| |
|
| 203. |
(000) |
(WO 2009/018483) INPUT OUTPUT ACCESS CONTROLLER |
05.02.2009 |
G06F 21/00 |
VIASAT, INC. |
| |
A device for high-assurance
processing is disclosed. A processing circuit uses an access controller to
assure that the processing circuit operates properly. The processing circuit
runs software programs and is programmable. The access controller is
programmable, but not programmable by the processing circuit. Peripherals or
segments of the address space of the processing circuit is regulated. In a
particular state, the peripherals that are available are regulated by the
access controller. In some embodiments, the transition from state-to-state
can also be regulated by the access controller. |
| |
|
| 204. |
(000) |
(WO 2009/076439) SPLIT CORE HOCKEY STICK BLADE |
18.06.2009 |
A63B 59/14 |
WARRIOR SPORTS, INC. |
| |
A composite hockey stick blade
having a paddle portion that includes an inner foam core overlaid, or
sandwiched, with a plastic wrap. The inner foam core (100) is formed having
an upper section of a first foamed material and a lower section of a second
foamed material, wherein the density of the upper foam core section (111) is
substantially less than the lower foam core section (113). More preferably,
the upper foam core section has a density of about 3-5 pounds per cubic
foot, while the lower foam core section has a density of greater than about
30 pounds per square foot. In addition, one or both of the foam core
sections may be fiber reinforced (167). The location of the upper foam core
section relative to lower foam core section within ... |
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|
| 205. |
(000) |
(WO 2009/142762) FAIRED TETHER FOR WIND POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS |
26.11.2009 |
A63H 27/08 |
MAKANI POWER, INC. |
| |
A tether for a
kite wind power system is disclosed. The tether
has a cross-section that is designed to have less aerodynamic drag than a
tether with a circular-shaped cross-section. |
| |
|
| 206. |
(000) |
(WO 2009/100249) TRUSTED FIELD-PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CIRCUITRY |
13.08.2009 |
G06F 13/14 |
VIASAT, INC. |
| |
In one embodiment, a method for
trusted booting of a cryptographic processor system is disclosed. Default
image(s) is loaded into a field-programmable logic chip (FPLC). The default
image(s) cannot perform cryptographic processing, but can perform a first
algorithm that is unclassified. A processor, internal or external to the
FPLC, can be used with the default image. A multi-layer or multi-part key
has portions stored in two different places. A protected image is decrypted
with the multi-layer key using the first algorithm and loaded into the FPLC.
Cryptographic processing is performed using a second algorithm classified or
produced by the government. In another embodiment, a method for securing a
field-programmable logic chip (FPLC) is di... |
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|
| 207. |
(000) |
(WO 2009/158148) METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE
DISEASES OR DISORDERS |
30.12.2009 |
G01N 33/53 |
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE
CITY OF NEW YORK |
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The present invention provides
methods that are useful for the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseaser or
disorder and for the screening of compounds or therapeutic agents for
treating a neurodegenerative diseaser or disorder. The methods pertain in
part to the correlation of a neurodegenerative diseaser or disorder with
abnormal or altered endoplasmic reticulum- mitochondrial-associated
membranes (ER-MAM) integrity. |
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(WO 2010/002977) METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MARBLEIZED MEAT PRODUCT |
07.01.2010 |
A23L 1/318 |
CARGILL, INCORPORATED |
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Marbleized meat products are
prepared by providing a fat composition comprising fat and an emulsifier,
the fat composition being at a temperature of from about 70° to about 120°
C, wherein substantially all of the fat is from an animal source; and
providing a water composition at a temperature of from about 15° to about
32° C. The fat composition and the water composition are mixed at a ratio of
from about 5% to about 30% fat composition to form a homogeneous
fat-containing liquid brine composition at a temperature of at least about
25° C, wherein a fat-containing liquid brine composition is substantially
free of Allergenic Protein. The composition is cooled to a temperature at or
less than about 10° C and injected into a meat portion... |
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(WO 2009/010041) PLAY AND SPORT DEVICE |
22.01.2009 |
A63B 65/12 |
HERTEL, Reinhard |
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The invention relates to a play
and sport device which consists of an object that can be thrown and caught
(1) and at least one device (2) for throwing and catching, the device (2)
for throwing and catching consisting of two, substantially elongate,
dimensionally stable lateral frame parts (3) that are movably
interconnected, a flexible catch surface (4), e.g. produced of fabric,
kite foil or netting, fastened therebetween,
and the lateral frame parts (3) having a handle in the lower area thereof or
being connected to a handle zone (5a), the lateral parts (3) being displaced
by the the effect of a hand acting upon the handle zone or the handle, an
object that can be thrown, preferably a ball, being associated with the
device for throwing an... |
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(WO 2009/020516) CONTROLLING POWER EXTRACTION FOR WIND POWER GENERATION |
12.02.2009 |
B64C 31/06 |
MAKANI POWER, INC. |
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A power generation system is
disclosed. The power generation system comprises a
kite connected to a line. The line is alternatively let out during a
traction phase and recovered during a recovery phase. A power extractor
connected to the line to extract power during the traction phase. And, a
power extraction controller configured to target a preferred traction phase
line velocity and a preferred recovery phase line velocity. |
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(WO 2009/027707) METHODS FOR PREPARING PEPTIDES, ESPECIALLY RADIO-LABELLED
PEPTIDES |
05.03.2009 |
A61K 51/08 |
UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
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The invention provides a
substituted amino acid comprising an optionally protected primary or
secondary amino group, a carboxylic acid group and a group capable of
binding a fluoride ion; a peptide comprising the substituted amino acid; a
method for the preparation of the peptide and its use in diagnosis. The
substituted amino acid according to the invention permits a synthetic
approach with greater flexibility and control of the site of labelling than
conventional methods. |
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(000) |
(WO 2010/017495) SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HARNESSING WIND POWER AT VARIABLE
ALTITUDES |
11.02.2010 |
B64C 31/06 |
CMNA POWER |
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A system for harnessing power from
wind using a wind capturing structure. An axis of rotation could be central
to the system, and the lines could rotate around this axis. Features for the
wind capturing structure include effective downwind power generation using a
durable, lightweight, inexpensive structure that may be safe in the event of
a crash, and easily modified to reduce drag for retraction. The capturing
structure creates lift in a low altitude environment, capable of operating
in high wind conditions. The lines include minimal mass to permit lift at
low altitudes, and are constructed with maximum tensile strength to prevent
failure in high winds. A versatile wind capturing structure could include a
kite operable in variable conditi... |
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(WO 2009/064263) APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE PROTECTION OF A VEHICLE FROM
ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPGS) |
22.05.2009 |
F41H 5/013 |
BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
INTEGRATION INC. |
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An apparatus for protecting a
vehicle (10) having a body (12) from a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG),
comprising a panel (22-28) comprised of a plurality of spaced, generally
parallel bars (30,32) positioned in spaced outward relation to said body of
said vehicle. |
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(WO 2001/024530) STREAMING MEDIA ENCODING AGENT FOR TEMPORAL MODIFICATIONS |
05.04.2001 |
H04L 29/06 |
LOUDEYE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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A method and apparatus for playing
digital content at a client is disclosed. In one aspect, a plurality of
versions of the digital content is generated. Each version of the plurality
of versions is generated with the same amplitude but a different wavelength
relative to the other plurality of versions. During playback of thedigital
content at said client, a selected version of the plurality of versions is
used for playing back the content. In response to user input received at
said client, a change is made as to which of the plurality of versions to be
used as the selected version. |
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(WO 2010/042709) METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING CO-EXTRUDED FOOD PRODUCTS |
15.04.2010 |
A23L 1/164 |
CARGILL, INCORPORATED |
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Described is a system and a method
for making a co-extruded food product. The system is for continuously making
individual co-extruded food products and may comprise: a food supply system
comprising a first extrudable food supply and a second extrudable food
supply that are horizontally co-extruded at a predetermined extrusion rate
into a substantially linear stream of coextrudate comprising a substantially
continuous layer of the first food supply surrounding a substantially
continuous layer of the second food supply; and a cutting system, comprising
a cutting element for cutting the stream of coextrudate supplied by the food
supply system, wherein the timing of movement of the cutting element is
synchronized with the extrusion rate to pro... |