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- pneumatics 1. (099) (WO 2002/047155) HOLDER 13.06.2002 H01L 21/68 NIPPON PNEUMATICS/FLUIDICS
SYSTEM CO., LTD. The invention relates to a noncontact holder using Bernoulli's theorem to hold a
silicon wafer, for example. A plate face (5) includes a recess (6a) with a spout (9) such that the jet from
the spout (9) makes an angle greater than 90 degrees and smaller than 180 degrees with the recess wall.
The recess wall and the plate face (5) make an angel greater than 90 degrees and smaller than 180
degrees. This structure stabilizes the velocity of the fluid passing along the plate face (5) and stabilizes
the negative pressure produced on the plate face, with the result that stable attraction is produced.
2. (049) (WO 2005/040499) DELINEATORS 06.05.2005 E01F 9/03 JOHNSTON, Carey, Michael A
delineator (10) for use with a barrier system comprising a plurality of elongated barrier elements such
as wire ropes (26), the delineator comprising an elongated body having an upper display portion (12)
for carrying a reflector or reflectors (15) or other display material and a pair of legs (18) having
opposing notches or cut-out portions (22) to define openings (23) to receive the wire ropes (26) to
retain the delineator (10) to the wire ropes (26). The delineator (10) may also cooperate with a post (25,
36) of barrier system and wire ropes (26) passing through the post (25, 36) to form a delineator post
assembly.
3. (049) (WO 1997/021518) TRANSFER LINE WITH PROCESSING STATIONS 19.06.1997 B23Q
1/00 HLLER HILLE GMBH ALBUS, Werner BALLMER, Horst BAYHA, Thomas CASPER,
Jrgen CHMIELNICKI, Siegmund DENKENA, Berend EDLER, Helmut GLOCK, Werner GRZ,
Uwe GTTE, Hans HELLER, Peter HORN, Wolfgang LANG, Karl-Heinz LEIBLE, Willi LEUTGEB,
Georg MARKL, Andrea-Da The invention relates to a transfer line with devices for conveying work
pieces along the central bases (1), lateral bases (5) set up along the sides of the central bases (1) on
which the processing units (4) are mounted so as to be capable of displacement, and supply devices for
the processing stations. In order to improve access to the transfer line and simplify component units,
the following features are proposed: a) the supply devices along the direction of travel of the work
pieces are arranged exclusively within or in the region of and/or above the central bases (1); b) the
supply devices are connected to each processing station via short detachable connecting pieces; c) shutoff devices are provided at least in the main lines (32) fo...
4. (049) (WO 1999/059169) MAGNET ARMATURE BEARING, ESPECIALLY FOR
PROPORTIONAL MAGNETS AND SWITCHING MAGNETS IN THE AREA OF HYDRAULICS
AND PNEUMATICS 18.11.1999 H01F 7/08 ELEKTROTEILE GMBH The invention relates to an
armature bearing for proportional magnets or switching magnets used in the area of hydraulics or
pneumatics. The armature of a magnet of this type is guided inside a pressure pipe by two rings which
are welded into said pressure pipe. Said rings project over the inner periphery of the pressure pipe with
a ring bearing and guide the armature with minimum friction. The ring facing towards the pole core is
the separating ring which consists of non-ferromagnetic material. This separating ring concentrates the
magnetic flux between the pole core and the armature. The second separating ring, which is situated on
the other end section of the pressure pipe, may advantageously also consist of a non-ferromagnetic
material ...
5. (049) (WO 2004/046575) DAMPER FOR A WHEEL RUNNING ON PNEUMATICS 03.06.2004
F16D 55/00 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG The invention relates to a damper for a wheel that runs on
pneumatics and comprises a brake that is assigned to said wheel. A brake caliper (1) embraces a brake
disk (2). At least one piece of the caliper (1, 8) is part of an oscillating damper mass.

6. (049) (WO 2005/042282) ANTI-SKID DEVICE FOR VEHICLE WHEELS RUNNING ON

PNEUMATICS ON ICE AND SNOW SURFACES 12.05.2005 B60C 27/02 CONFON AG The antiskid device for vehicle wheels running on pneumatics for ice and snow surfaces comprises arm-like
grip element carriers (50) that are provided with spikes on the free ends thereof, said carriers being
arranged on a carrier element (10). The carriers partly enclose the tire tread and are bent on one end.
The grip element carriers (50) are alternatingly pivotal. In order to adapt to different sizes of tires, the
distance of the fixing points (55) of each grip element carrier (50) in a carrier element (10) can be
modified with relation the tire tread (111) on the journal bearing (30). After adjustment to the size of
the tire, the fixing point (55) for each grip element carrier (50) can be fixed. In order to limit the
alternating pivot...
7. (000) (WO 1996/002789) SOLENOID PILOT OPERATED AIR ACTIVATED PISTON DRIVEN
DOUBLE SEAT ACCUMULATOR DRAIN VALVE 01.02.1996 B60T 17/00 GENERAL
PNEUMATICS PTY. LTD. THOMAS, Ken RAGUSA, Guiseppe A drain valve has an inlet (36) for
liquids and small solids, an accumulation chamber (37) and an outlet (17). The outlet has a seal (13)
which is connected to an air-activated piston (12). The piston is in turn connected to a positive air
pressure inlet (18) via an air communication path (19) and a closure (22). The closure (22) is opened by
a closure activation means (29), causing positive air pressure to flow to the piston (12), which briefly
causes the outlet seal (13) to be opened, allowing liquids and small solids from the accumulation
chamber to be expelled. Upon de-activation by the closure activation means (29), the closure (22)
recloses, blocking the supply of positive air pressure to the piston (12).
8. (000) (WO 1997/034680) COMPRESSED AIR FILTER 25.09.1997 B01D 46/24 GENERAL
PNEUMATICS PTY. LTD. RAGUSA, Mario BORG, Joseph A compressed air filter includes an inlet
(1) for compressed air, a pre-filter (2), an expansion chamber (3), a microfilter (4) and an air outlet (5).
When compressed air enters the inlet (1), it passes through the pre-filter (2), expands in the expansion
chamber (3), passes through the microfilter (4) and leaves through the air outlet (5). One or more routes
(6, 10) are provided for oil trapped by the microfilter (4) to escape, so that the microfilter does not
become clogged.
9. (000) (WO 1998/014398) APPARATUS TO CONTROL FLOW OF PRESSURISED FLUID INTO
A CONTAINER IN PRESSURE DISPENSING LIQUID THEREFROM 09.04.1998 B67D 1/12
BLOVAC PNEUMATICS PTY. LTD. The specification relates to transferring liquid from a drum
utilising compressed air. Disclosed is an apparatus for regulating the pressure of the air within the drum
below a predetermined limit. The apparatus comprises an adaptor (50) for connection to the plughole of
the drum by threaded connection (54), the adaptor comprising a chamber (52) communicating with a
source of compressed air through a passage (55) and with the drum through a passage (53). The
chamber (52) houses a device (70) having a passage (74) providing a convergent zone (75)
communicating with the compressed air through apertures (76) and directing flow of compressed air
into the drum through passage (53). The convergent zone may alternatively be provided by an
external ...
10. (000) (WO 2005/100055) ANTISLIPPING DEVICE COMPRISING A SECTION FOR
CONNECTING TWO PARALLEL CHAINS FOR VEHICLE WHEELS RUNNING ON
PNEUMATICS 27.10.2005 B60C 27/08 CONFON AG The sections (9) that hold the two parts of a
ladder-type antislipping chain (1) at a pre-determined distance have a symmetrical profile containing
two cross-shaped holes through which the chain links (13) can be guided. When the section (9) is
located in a pre-determined region of the chain (1), the cross-shaped opening can be reduced by means
of a force exerted on dents on the outside of the cross-shaped holes, and the section (9) can thus be
fixed in such a way that it cannot be displaced in relation to the chain (1). The wave-like shape of the
sections (9) prevents tilting when the vehicle is driven, thus preventing the sharp edges on the sections
(9) required for the effective operation of the chain from wearing.

11. (000) (WO 2004/054759) SIGNAL PROCESSING AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR A POWER
TORQUE TOOL 01.07.2004 B25B 23/14 FAST TECHNOLOGY AG The present invention relates
to a signal processing and control device (30) for a power torque tool (10). The signal processing and
control device is adapted to be removably engageable with the body (11) of said power torque tool, to
be operable to process pulse signals representing pulses of torque being received from a torque sensor
adaptor (20) of the power torque tool in order to provide a shut-off signal to the power torque tool
dependent on the received pulse signals, and to be powered by the power supply of the power torque
tool.
12. (000) (WO 1989/001563) ROTARY MACHINE 23.02.1989 F01C 1/20 LYTTY, Ari, Veli,
Olavi SARKOMAA, Pertti, Juhani A rotary machine the primary forms of applications of which
would concern pneumatics and hydraulics. In the machine according to the invention a piston rotor (1)
rotates in a rounded cylinder (5) and to the same cylinder opening other coaxial cylinder (11) rotates a
secondary rotor (3) synchronized in the piston rotor (1). The piston rotor (1) sucks air into the suction
space (17) when rotating and compresses the air which is ahead the cam in the chamber (16), the
boundary surfaces of which are the portion of the sphere of the secondary rotor with constant radius,
cylinder (5), edges (24) and the piston rotor (1). In addition the chamber (16) is sealed by the sealing
point (12), which exists in the same place in the secondary rotor (3) duri...
13. (000) (WO 2000/008905) PNEUMATIC APPARATUS USING AN ARRAY OF PNEUMATIC
CYLINDERS 17.02.2000 H05K 13/00 SMC PNEUMATICS (UK) LIMITED A support assembly for
selective support of an article (2) from a face thereof, comprising an array of pneumatically actuated
cylinders (6) movable from a retracted to a support position, wherein the cylinders (6) are arranged in
an array and their actuation is controlled by a valve mechanism comprising a number of control valves
(Va?-Vh?, V1?-V8?) which is less than the number of cylinders, such that each cylinder is
controlled by actuation of two valves (Vg?, V6?) which determine uniquely which cylinder is
actuated. A cylinder assembly having a locking mechanism for use in the array is also disclosed.
14. (000) (WO 1985/004416) PNEUMATIC CHARGER FOR FEEDING PULVERIZED AND
GRANULAR MATERIALS INTO METAL MELTS 10.10.1985 C21C 7/00 CEGLDI VASELEKTROMOS S MSZERSZIPARI SZVETKEZET A charger based on the principle of
pneumatics for the transport of granular, pulverized inflammable and explosive materials, as well as
materials of high density into the metal melt. The charger according to the invention consists of a windbox (4) connected to the conical bottom of the material storage tank (1), of the cylindrical porous
element (5) forming a structural unit therewith, of the exchangeably spacer (7), the tap (10) and the Tprofile (11). The gas streaming through the porous element (5) is flowing into the bore of the spacer
(7), carries the material particles with itself and the accelerated material arrives through the tap (10), by
the aid of the T-profile (11) into the system of delivery ducts. In order to facilitate main...
15. (000) (WO 2005/070503) GYM WORK-OUT EQUIPMENT FOR THE TRAINING OF THE
CHEST, DELTOIDS, TRAPEZIUMS AND TRICEPS MUSCLES 04.08.2005 A63B 21/078
CARBONE Salvatore The invention consists in gym work-out equipment for chest, deltoids,
trapeziums and triceps muscles designated to be used both in specific areas such as gyms etc and in
private areas. The equipment consists in an adaptable bench(H)-e quipped with an assist mobile system
of arms (servomechanisms) (E) used to hold the weights (bars and dumb-bells) that with a mechanicals,
hydraulics, electrics or pneumatics(C) command allows the athlete to arrange the weights on universal
supports (F) without changing position of the exercise, a way of limiting efforts which can cause
inflammation and personal injury, not to mention psychological stress due to muscle strain. The
invention is equipped of side panels for protection to guarantee the safety of p...
16. (000) (WO 1998/057342) PROXIMITY SWITCH 17.12.1998 H01H 9/04 JAPAN PNEUMATICS
CO., LTD. A magnetism-sensitive light-emitting proximity switch (10) used for indicating the
operating position of a fluid pressure cylinder, a float, etc. An electric circuit (12) including a

magnetism sensitive switch (12a) and a light-emitting element (12b) is sealed in a molding body (11) of
a light-transmissive resin in place of a resin case. The cost and size of the switch are reduced and
waterproofness of the switch is improved. In addition, the light emission range of the switch is widened
and the switch can be easily adapted to change the shape.
17. (000) (WO 1998/051473) ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR FORMING A LOADBEARING MEMBER OF REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC, AND SUCH A LOAD-BEARING
MEMBER 19.11.1998 B29C 49/00 VOLVO PERSONVAGNAR AB The invention relates to an
arrangement and a method for the moulding of a load-bearing element made of reinforced
thermoplastic, and to one such load-bearing element. The invention touches on the technical fields of
thermoforming of so-called sandwich elements, and blow-moulding of hollow bodies made of
reinforced thermoplastic. The invention uses thermoplastic layers in a material charge as a plastic
membrane which, upon internal pressurization or external vacuum generation, is non-permeable. With
the aid of pneumatics and/or hydraulics, the plastic membrane provides a moulding force, in the
direction towards the internal surfaces of a moulding tool, on reinforcement material which lies
between the plastic membrane and the internal walls ...
18. (000) (WO 1979/000210) SELF-CONTAINED FLUID PRESSURE FOOT SUPPORT DEVICE
19.04.1979 A43B 13/20 AMERICAN PNEUMATICS CO DONZIS B A device which supports and
cushions the human foot by means of fluid pressure is disclosed. The device is non-elastic and selfsupporting. Two superimposed plies of a fluid impervious woven fabric material are sealed to each
other around the periphery (24) and, according to predetermined design, at selected areas (20) within
the periphery. The result is a series of foot supporting pneumatic cushions interspersed and separated
with void regions (20a) which do not touch the underside of the foot. The fluid containing chambers
(21) which form the pneumatic cushions are in communication with each other through fluid
passageways (23) located around the periphery of the device. The device permits fluid to flow from one
internal chamber to anothe...
19. (000) (WO 1983/002981) FLUID APPARATUS AND METHODS, AS FOR INFLATING
INFLATABLE STRUCTURES 01.09.1983 F04F 5/16 GENERAL PNEUMATICS CORPORATION
In a system for inflating inflatable structures (14) such as airslides and the like, the pressure of the
primary gas (22) supplied to an ejector (18) is controlled so as to maintain a constant mass flow rate
into the airslide over its inflation cycle. A controller (20) for controllling the primary gas pressure may
be integrated into the ejector. The ejector employs flow shaping of an expanding primary gas stream
within a draft tube (40) to create a flow potential that produces entrainment of a secondary fluid. The
draft tube may comprise telescoping sections to provide an ejector having a compact structure but
which is capable of affording a substantial mixing length for the primary gas and secondary fluid when
operated. The draft tube may ...
20. (000) (WO 1984/003139) CLOSED CYCLE CRYOGENIC COOLING APPARATUS 16.08.1984
F25B 9/02 GENERAL PNEUMATICS CORPORATION A miniaturized high efficiency closed cycle
cryogenic cooling system employs an integral electrically-actuated diaphragm compressor (22) and
expander (24) arranged to enable the work of expansion of a portion of compressed gas to be applied to
the compressor (22) to reduce the external input power requirements of the compressor. Another
portion of compressed gas is expanded through an expansion valve (34) and liquefied at the cryogenic
temperature. The expanded gas from the expander (24) and the expansion valve (34) is returned to the
compressor (22) through a heat exchanger (26, 28) to pre-cool the portions of compressed gas prior to
expansion.
21. (000) (WO 1987/002798) JOULE-THOMSON APPARATUS WITH TEMPERATURE
SENSITIVE ANNULAR EXPANSION PASSAGEWAY 07.05.1987 F25B 9/02 GENERAL
PNEUMATICS CORPORATION A self-regulated Joule Thomson expansion valve (60) and cryostat
(30) useful in miniaturized cryogenic gas liquefaction systems include a substantially frustroconical

valve member (62) having a base portion (68) supported at the end of first means such as an elongate
shaft (40) and a tapered valve seat (64) generally complementary to the valve member (62) and
supported circumferentially adjacent a lengthwise portion of the valve member (62) by second means
such as a sheath (50) slidably received upon the shaft (40). The valve member (62) and valve seat (64)
taper down toward a free extremity (66) of the valve member (62), whereby opposing peripheral
surfaces of the valve member (62) and valve seat (64) define a converging annular passageway...
22. (000) (WO 1988/003446) DENT REMOVING TOOL AND METHOD 19.05.1988 B21D 1/06
ATLANTIC PNEUMATICS, INC. A sheet metal working tool particularly adapted for automobile
body repair comprising a slide hammer assembly (10) attached to a suction cup (16) from which air is
drawn through the assembly. One embodiment utilizes a separate vacuum pump or ejector (12)
connected to the assembly through a vacuum hose (14). Another embodiment incorporates a
compressed air-operated vacuum ejector functioning on the venturi principle into a stop (44) on the end
of the slide hammer assembly opposite the suction cup (16).
23. (000) (WO 1993/021442) WELL PUMP CONTROL SYSTEM 28.10.1993 E21B 43/12
AUTOMATIC MONITORING & CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. A well pumping system
includes a pivotally mounted walking beam (26) and "horsehead" (28) connected to a downhole pump
by a pump rod (38). A hydraulic lift piston and cylinder (50) and a pneumatic balance piston and
cylinder (48) are connected to the walking beam. A process control computer (46) receives input
information from a position sensor (96) indicating the displacement of the beam in its range of travel.
The computer monitors and controls operation of the hydraulics and pneumatics as the pumping unit
produces the lift necessary to extract fluid from the well. The computer controls acceleration and
deceleration of the walking beam assembly in accordance with a desired acceleration-versus-time and
deceleration-versus-time waveform. As...
24. (000) (WO 1996/005915) EMULSION COATING APPARATUS 29.02.1996 G03F 7/12
DiPIETRO, Charles The stencil emulsion coating apparatus (10) of the present invention includes a
screen frame holder (12) and cooperating troughs (40) which coat opposite sides of the screen (13) by
running upwardly thereagainst. All motion is provided mechanically without use of hydraulics or
pneumatics, with the required motions being electronically controlled in known manner. Each end of
each trough (40) is provided with a warpage sensor (78) which senses pressure between the screen and
leading trough edge and adjusts trough position in areas of warpage to accommodate same.
25. (000) (WO 1995/031662) AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVE 23.11.1995 F16K 31/34 PRECISION
PNEUMATICS, LLC An automatic float-activated drain valve for a liquid reservoir (12) used in the
accumulation of condensable materials and other contaminants from pneumatic systems. The float (66)
is connected by a flexible tether (64) to a lever arm which opens a pilot valve (44) when the reservoir
(12) fills with water and the float (66) moves to the top of the reservoir (12). The pilot valve (44)
permits air pressure to flow to an actuator which opens the drain valve.
26. (000) (WO 1998/046277) HUMIDITY COMPENSATION FOR FUEL CELL ZEROING IN
RESPIRATORY GAS MEASUREMENT 22.10.1998 A61B 5/083 OHMEDA, INC. The accuracy of
respiratory gas measurements taken by electrochemical fuel cells is affected by changes in humidity.
Such changes become more apparent after a monitoring bench containing fuel cells has been zeroed,
and then returned to the sampling mode where a measurement is taken of a respiratory gas sample. The
difference in humidity between the sampling gas stream, and the zeroing gas stream causes a zero drift
in the fuel cell readings. A piece of NAFION tubing (50) is used after the pneumatics manifold (10)
which switches between the two gas streams (30, 40) and the fuel cell bench (20) in order to equilibrate
the humidity in both the sample (40), and zero gas streams (30).
27. (000) (WO 1999/017988) MASS PRODUCIBLE LAUNCH SYSTEM 15.04.1999 B64G 1/00
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The disclosed launch systems are formed from mass

producible elements that integrate propulsion, pneumatics and structural systems. In one embodiment, a
launch system (10) includes multiple stages (12-16) where each stage includes a number of generally
wedge-shaped segments (54). Alternating segments (54) form liquid fuel and oxidizer tanks. Each fuel
and oxidizer tank pair is associated with a thruster (70). The resulting plurality of thrusters (70) are
disposed about a common aerospike thrust structure (30-34). The segments (54) are connected to an
internal, hollow structural spine (26) that can also interface with an internal umbilical tower (46). The
segments (54) together with their associated thrusters and related components can be ma...
28. (000) (WO 2005/084299) TABLETOP HORSESHOES GAME SYSTEMS 15.09.2005 A63B
67/06 WIELAND, Terry, L. A tabletop scaled-down horseshoes game system (200) primarily for use
indoors that includes a substantially horizontal playing surface (128) and a pair of scaled-down posts
(127) to be used as the target for tossed scaled-down horseshoes. An embodiment for use in
commercial establishments provides a token to activate the game, a scoreboard (260), a game timer,
and pneumatics (202) to lower the posts when the game is over. The commercial establishment game
may also incorporate a vending machine (222) to dispense the scaled-down horseshoes to be used with
the game system.
29. (000) (WO 2006/034164) PNEUMATIC TABLE ASSEMBLY 30.03.2006 A47B 9/00
ALLTRADE TOOLS LLC An adjustable table assembly incorporating pneumatics. In one aspect, the
table assembly includes a table surface that is adjustable in a vertical direction and further includes
wheels for transportation. In other aspects, the table assembly includes a step assembly as well as slots
and magnetized compartments for receiving and storing tools.
30. (000) (WO 2002/066231) TRANSPORTING MEANS TO TRANSPORT INJECTION
MOULDED PREFORMS THROUGH A BLOW MOULDING APPARATUS 29.08.2002 B29C 35/08
STULIC, Miroslv The invention is related to an automatic machine for manufacturing PET
containers by blowing of preforms inside a movable blowing mould, particularly polyethylene bottles
of various shapes and dimensions, suitable for diverse liquids, for example shampoos, detergents,
juices etc. The machine in accordance with this invention, and in comparison with available machines
of similar capacity, has been designed in such a way that it consumes 50 % less power, that blowing of
preforms is performed with compressed air of relatively low pressure, and that it has considerably
smaller dimensions while providing comparatively large production capacity. The invention consists of
a hopper (1), a charging robot (2), a selector (3), an endless conveyor belt...
31. (000) (WO 2004/112294) HIDDEN RECEIVER-SENDER DEVICE FOR PNEUMATICS TIRES
23.12.2004 B60C 23/04 TECHINVEST LTDA. A hidden receiver-sender device, wherein a
transponder (T) is able to send and receive radio frequency signals with no losses, even in the presence
of materials which may be potentially damaging to the transponder, the transponder being composed of
a chip (1) and a coil (2). The transponder is doubly protected: first , by covering the transponder
components with a plastic film (F); second, by placing the covered transponder inside a capsule (3)
made of material transparent to electromagnetic waves and suitable for resisting against different
material stresses, such as twisting, flexion, traction or mechanical vibrations, the capsule material
preferably being a plastic which is not only tranparent to electomagnetic waves but also is relative...
32. (000) (WO 2007/127578) SAFETY PLUG 08.11.2007 F16L 37/28 COILHOSE PNEUMATICS
INC. A safety plug for use with a quick-disconnect coupler that incorporates a piston-type check
valve. The check valve substantially reduces the reaction force caused by the residual compressed air
when a hose is disconnected from a compressed air supply, and thus eliminates the danger of having
the end of the hose whip about. The safety plug is readily assembled and disassembled for inspection
and maintenance.