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Document | Title | Date |
20080250623 | CONDUIT COUPLING ASSEMBLE - A coupling system for conduit and pipe for carrying insulated electrical cable, more particularly, a conduit coupling assembly for connecting multiple lengths of conduit in coaxial relationship. | 10-16-2008 |
20090126179 | Vehicle Conversion Assembly and Method of Converting a Vehicle - A conversion assembly for enabling or improving wheelchair accessibility to a front-wheel-drive vehicle, wherein said assembly comprises rear suspension mountings for fixing to the structure of the vehicle in place of an existing rear suspension such that a portion of a floorpan of the vehicle of sufficient width to accommodate the width of a wheelchair can be lowered between said rear suspension mountings. A method of converting a front-wheel-drive vehicle to enable or improve wheelchair accessibility to the vehicle, the method including the steps of removing an existing rear suspension from the vehicle, installing rear suspension mountings to the vehicle, one at each side of the structure of the vehicle, and lowering a portion of the floorpan of the vehicle between said rear suspension mountings. | 05-21-2009 |
20090320260 | MODIFIED PLASTIC CONTAINERS - The present invention relates to methods of transforming plastic containers into second-use open containers and hand-washing devices. The invention also relates to plastic containers modified to facilitate their conversion into second-use open containers and hand-washing devices. | 12-31-2009 |
20100024184 | METHOD OF CHANGING DAMPING CHARACTERISTICS OF TWIN-TUBE SHOCK ABSORBER - The present invention provides a method of optionally changing damping characteristics of a twin-tube shock absorber. | 02-04-2010 |
20100077586 | METHOD OF MODIFYING THE COUPLING GEOMETRY IN SHROUD BAND SEGMENTS OF TURBINE MOVING BLADES - A method of modifying an existing casting mold for a turbine moving blade having a shroud band segment with an initial coupling geometry for coupling with a further shroud band segment, the coupling geometry having an initial coupling angle of the shroud band segment relative to a circumferential direction of the turbine, includes calculating a modified coupling geometry for the shroud band segment, the modified coupling geometry including a modified coupling angle of the shroud band segment relative to the circumferential direction. The method further includes creating at least one of a removal zone and an application zone, wherein the creating of the removal zone includes removing a first amount of casting mold material from the removal zone and wherein the creating of the application zone includes applying a second amount of an additional casting mold material to the application zone, wherein the removing and the applying steps result in the casting mold having the modified coupling angle. | 04-01-2010 |
20100095502 | METHOD OF CONFIGURING A PRODUCTION LINE TO MASS CUSTOMIZE SHAPED VESSELS - An embodiment of the present invention is a method of configuring a production line to mass customize shaped vessels, the method comprising receiving a plurality of consumer or event data, configuring a plurality of vessel forming stations based in part on received plurality of consumer or event data, and shaping a plurality of vessels by indexing the plurality of vessels through the plurality of vessel forming stations. | 04-22-2010 |
20100218357 | MODULAR BODY FOR USE ON AN ARMORED VEHICLE - A modular armored cab kit is provided for use on an armored vehicle that includes a cab body having a frame, an armored roof, an armored floor and a plurality of attachment elements, with the roof, floor and attachment elements being permanently attached to the frame. The cab kit further includes at least one non-armored panel, at least one non-armored door, at least one armored panel and at least one armored door, each for attachment to the cab body. The attachment elements facilitate field installation and removal of the panels and doors, wherein the non-armored panel and door are removably attached to the frame in a relatively low threat environment and are removed from the frame and replaced with the armored panel and door in a heightened threat environment. | 09-02-2010 |
20100236041 | Retrofit Tub Overlay - Provided is an installation process and product designed to retrofit an existing bathtub by cutting and removing a section of the existing sidewall, inserting a generally U-shaped structure, and providing a removable covering to selectively close the void of the U-shaped structure to seal the bathtub. | 09-23-2010 |
20100242246 | ONE-STEP FOLDABLE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE MACHINE - A folding elliptical exercise machine that allows for easy, safe, and quick storage and being capable, upon a single motion by a user, of changing its shape into a substantially compact form for storage, and vice versa, is provided. The elliptical exercise machine comprises a frame having a base support structure having a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion is rotatably attached to the front portion such that the elliptical exercise machine is movable between an operating position and a storage position, and first and second reciprocating foot supports interconnected to the frame, each foot support having a first end and a second end with a collapsible joint therebetween, wherein each reciprocating foot support is collapsible such that the exercise machine can be moved between the operating position and the storage position in a single step by rotating the rear portion of the base support structure upward and toward the front portion of the base support structure. A method for changing the position of the elliptical exercise machine of the present invention from an operating position to a storage position, and vice versa, also is provided. | 09-30-2010 |
20100263184 | Method of Utilizing Electroluminescent Lighted Signs to Retrofit Existing Signs and for Safety Signage - A method of retrofitting an existing sign with a low power use electroluminescent (EL) panel to reduce power usage and provide longer operating life. The user initially selects an EL panel having a desired panel sign content, typically in corresponding relation to the existing sign content on the front fascia of the existing sign. The user removes the front fascia from its base and removes a cover sheet from the EL panel to expose its sticky back surface. The back surface of the EL panel is affixed to the front fascia. The EL panel is electrically connected to the source of power for the existing sign and the combined fascia and EL panel are attached to the base to define a retrofitted sign. A method of signage for emergency use attaches the sticky back surface of an EL panel to a wall or other surface to direct and/or warn others. | 10-21-2010 |
20100263185 | High pressure revamp of low pressure distillate hydrotreating process units - A cost effective method for revamping a low pressure distillate hydrotreating process unit to a high pressure distillate hydrotreating process unit. A high pressure hot-feed pump is added, the furnace is retubed for higher pressures, the low pressure reactor is replaced with a high pressure reactor, a high pressure let-down valve is added at the reactor outlet, and the low pressure recycle compressor is replaced with a high pressure recycle compressor. | 10-21-2010 |
20100299899 | METHOD OF CONVERTING EXISTING STATIC SIGN TO A DIGITAL SIGN - A method is provided for converting an existing static sign to an outdoor advertising, storage and information structure. The method includes the steps of adding a storage structure to an existing sign and adding a real time digital message board or electronic display device to the existing sign structure. | 12-02-2010 |
20110047771 | Method of converting a hybrid sedan into a hybrid livery vehicle - A method of converting production hybrid motor vehicles into hybrid livery motor vehicles. In a preferred embodiment, a production hybrid sedan motor vehicle is extended in length to meet with livery requirements, wherein said extension can be performed either at the center section of said vehicle, thereby providing additional room for the installation of a partition in taxi applications, or by extending the rear door section, thereby providing additional legroom for limousine or corporate vehicle applications. The resulting extended hybrid sedan, possessing an augmented passenger cargo compartment, can be utilized as a hybrid livery motor vehicle comprising reduced carbon emissions and superior gas mileage and brilliantly suited for urban employment. | 03-03-2011 |
20110047772 | EXTENDABLE TRAILER HAVING A ROLL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A flatbed trailer comprising front and rear flatbed trailer sections and a method of operation is provided. In one embodiment, a first support assembly is configured to lift the front flatbed trailer section relative to the rear flatbed trailer section, and second support assembly is configured to lift the rear flatbed trailer section relative to the front flatbed trailer section. Roller wheels may provide rolling engagement between the front and rear flatbed trailer sections, and slide members may provide sliding engagement between the front and rear flatbed trailer sections. | 03-03-2011 |
20110067216 | Method of retrofitting an engine - A converter converts mechanical energy of a piston to and from electrical energy during each piston cycle. | 03-24-2011 |
20110083309 | METHOD OF CONVERTING VEHICLE INTO HYBRID VEHICLE - A method of converting a vehicle having an internal combustion engine, a transmission, an alternator and a battery into a hybrid vehicle is disclosed. The method comprises installing an electric motor to the vehicle that is configured to assist the internal combustion engine in rotating a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine, installing an energy storage element configured to provide power to the electric motor, installing a motor control unit configured to control the amount of power delivered from the energy storage element to the electric motor and replacing an existing pulley on a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine with a new pulley configured to receive a first belt extending between the new pulley and an alternator pulley and a second belt extending between the new pulley and an electric motor pulley. | 04-14-2011 |
20110099780 | METHOD OF CONVERTING A TRAILER CONFIGURATION - A convertible trailer that may be reconfigured for use with different towing hitch arrangements. The trailer includes a first deck, a second deck, and an adjustable neck configured to support the second deck substantially level with the first deck in a pintle configuration and to support the second deck above the first deck in a fifth wheel configuration. | 05-05-2011 |
20110099781 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ALTERING A THEME ASSOCIATED WITH A ROOM OR SIMILAR SPACE - A method for changing a theme associated with a given space (e.g., restaurant). A wall system includes a wall panel having multiple themes depicted thereon or multiple wall panels each having a theme depicted thereon. Using a series of winches, chain drives, cables and pulleys or the like, the wall panels are moved to change the theme of the space. A ceiling system includes two ceiling panels movable via a series of winches, chain drives, cables and pulleys. Once separated the ceiling panels expose a theme different than that depicted while closed. Audio and/or visual cues may be provided to alert patrons to a theme change. | 05-05-2011 |
20110099782 | METHOD FOR CONVERTING A LETTER ENVELOPE PRODUCTION MACHINE FROM SET-UP MODE INTO A NORMAL PRODUCTION MODE - A method for converting a letter envelope production machine from a set-up mode to a normal production mode includes extracting letter envelope test samples via an extraction point of the letter envelope production machine, and moving a work station in the area of the extraction point between the extraction point at which letter envelope test samples are extracted and a production position in which letter wraps are produced. The work station is in the extraction position during the set-up mode and the letter envelope test samples are extracted at the extraction point. The letter envelope production machine continues running at a base speed during the conversion so that the movement of the work station to the production position during the operation of the letter envelope production machine will occur at base speed and set-up results obtained during the prior set-up mode will be maintained. | 05-05-2011 |
20110138594 | PLANT FOR BLOW-MOULDING PLASTIC CONTAINERS, PARTICULARLY BOTTLES - A plant for blow-moulding plastic containers ( | 06-16-2011 |
20110146045 | Air Cargo Centerline Restraint System Having Restraints Mounted Over Floor Joists Outside the Wingbox Area for Lateral Support - A cargo loading system capable of retaining a pallet along a centerline of a cargo aircraft and outside the wingbox area of the aircraft includes a number of devices. Included among these are first and second centerline end restraints mounted on the centerline, at least one caster panel mounted on one side of the cargo hold and across the centerline from a side door of the aircraft, and a plurality of mechanical restraints mounted on a floor of the cargo hold on either side of the centerline and outside the wingbox area. The first and second centerline end restraints each have at least one retractable lockhead configured and dimensioned to engage an end of a pallet. The at least one caster panel includes at least one retractable guide formed at a first end thereof, and at least one retractable guide formed along a first side thereof. Lastly, the plurality of mechanical restraints are mounted with a portion of each mechanical restraint overlying a laterally extending floor joist in the cargo hold, such that a lateral load applied to a given mechanical restraint is transferred to at least one laterally extending floor joist. | 06-23-2011 |
20110162183 | METHOD OF RETROFITTING STAIR RAILING SYSTEM WITH AN ADJUSTABLE BALUSTER - The present invention includes a baluster assembly system comprising: (a) a first baluster portion comprising a first tubular section and having a first attachment adapted to be attached to a surface, and a first engagement end; (b) a second baluster portion comprising a second tubular section and having a second attachment adapted to be attached to a surface, and a second engagement end; the first tubular section adapted to slidingly engage the second tubular section, and (c) a locking fixture adapted to fix the position of the first baluster portion with respect to the second baluster portion after the first tubular section and the second tubular section have been engaged. | 07-07-2011 |
20110185551 | METHOD OF INSTALLATION OF POWER STEERING APPARATUS - A method of installing a power steering apparatus into a vehicle using the original steering box includes the steps of first fabricating a frame to support the power steering apparatus. The power steering apparatus is then linked to the original steering box of the vehicle, and a frame is fabricated to support the power steering apparatus. The power steering apparatus is fitted to the frame and the frame is fixed to the vehicle. | 08-04-2011 |
20110203092 | Retooling Device and Tool - A tool with replaceable parts is provided. In a preferred embodiment the hand tool comprises a set of hand operated pliers ( | 08-25-2011 |
20110209318 | MODERNIZATION METHOD FOR ELEVATOR INSTALLATIONS - A modernization method for converting a hydraulically actuated elevator system into an elevator system driven by a drive machine having a drive sheave makes it possible to convert and retain some essential elements of the existing elevator system. Car support rollers are arranged beneath an underside of an elevator car in the area of points of the underside of the elevator car located opposite each other and are connected to the elevator car. Furthermore, a support is guided along the underside of the elevator car and about the car support rollers. The support is also guided about the drive sheave so that the support can be driven by the drive sheave of the drive machine in order to raise and lower the elevator car. | 09-01-2011 |
20110247187 | Kit and method for converting strap/buckle securement to snap-on-off securement - A kit for converting a belt and buckle fastening system to a snap-on/snap-off system includes a keeper for retaining both a main portion of the belt opposing an end portion of the belt for captively retaining a snap hook having a slotted end secured at a bent over portion of the belt, with a screw installed through opposing buckle holes in the belt nearest to the bent over portion of the belt, for securing the retention of the snap hook on the belt for snapping onto and off of the buckle. | 10-13-2011 |
20110252618 | APPARATUS FOR REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE LOWER CONSTRUCTION CHAMBER OF A LASER SINTERING INSTALLATION - An apparatus for the reduction in size of the lower construction chamber of a laser sintering installation is provided. Also provided is a method to reduce the size of the lower construction chamber of a laser sintering installation by insertion of the apparatus of the invention. The invention thereby provides for reduction in the demand for material for specific laser sintering requirements. In addition, a new degree of sintering process control is obtained when the apparatus contains heating or cooling units. | 10-20-2011 |
20110258825 | Spray gun modifications for polymeric coating applicators - A method of modifying a commercially available spray gun to enable its use in the application of polymeric coatings such as CARC paint incorporates the steps of removing the existing threaded bottle closure and replacing it with another bottle closure using procedures which maintain the integrity of the closure and the spray gun. The replacement bottle closure may be affixed to the spray gun using fasteners, adhesives or induction welding. | 10-27-2011 |
20110289747 | METHOD OF CHANGING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN A ROTARY CUTTING TOOL AND A WORK SURFACE - A method of changing the distance between a rotary cutter disposed on a carriage assembly and a work surface. The method includes the steps of providing a first mechanism on the carriage assembly for making small distance changes between the rotary cutter and the work surface and providing a second mechanism on the carriage assembly for making larger distance changes between the rotary cutter and the work surface. The user selects one of the first and the second mechanisms to adjust the distance between the rotary cutter and the work surface and then activates the selected one of the first and the second mechanisms. Activation of the second mechanism automatically disengages the first mechanism. | 12-01-2011 |
20120036693 | METHOD FOR CHANGEOVER OF A BLOW MOLDING MACHINE - A method for changeover of a blow molding machine. The blow molding machine has a plurality of blow mold holders and each blow mold holder includes a respective first blow mold with a respective first plurality of parts. The method includes: automatically opening a blow mold holder from the plurality of blow mold holders; removing the respective first blow mold from the blow mold holder; replacing the respective first blow mold with a second blow mold different from the respective first blow mold; and automatically closing the blow mold holder. | 02-16-2012 |
20120090143 | Leveling Shock Absorber and Strut Assembly - The present invention includes methods and apparatus for easily adjusting a shock and strut assembly to modify the ride height of a vehicle by providing one or more spacers to be placed between the lower spring seat mount and the spring seat plate that rests upon it in order to raise the ride height of a vehicle. Embodiments include a unique location for a lower spring seat mount. The position of the lower spring seat mount may be lowered to reduce the ride height of the vehicle, and one or more spacers may be inserted above the lower spring seat mount to raise the ride height of the vehicle. | 04-19-2012 |
20120159759 | METHOD FOR REVAMPING AN HF OR SULPHURIC ACID ALKYLATION UNIT - The present invention provides a method for revamping an HF or sulphuric acid alkylation unit to an ionic liquid alkylation unit, wherein the HF or sulphuric acid alkylation unit comprise at least: a reactor unit for contacting catalyst and hydrocarbon reactants; a separator unit for separating a reactor effluent into a catalyst phase and an alkylate-comprising hydrocarbon phase; a fractionator unit for fractionating the alkylate-comprising hydrocarbon phase into at least one stream comprising alkylate; and which method includes: providing one or more cyclone units downstream of the reactor unit to separate at least part of the reactor effluent in a catalyst phase and a alkylate-comprising hydrocarbon phase. | 06-28-2012 |
20120174365 | Linear Rod Pump Operating Method - A method for operating a linear rod pump to pump fluids, such as water and/or hydrocarbons, from a subterranean formation or reservoir, include a linear rod pump having a mechanical rack and pinion drive arrangement, adapted for attachment to a pumping mechanism, such as the polished rod at the top of a rod string in a hydrocarbon well. The rack gear, of the rack and pinion drive arrangement, is adapted for connection to, and movement with, the polished rod. The pinion gear does not translate with the rack gear, and is driven by a reversible motor for affecting up and down reciprocating motion of the rack gear and pumping mechanism. Some forms of the invention include a compressible gas counter-balance arrangement. Some forms of the invention include an electronic drive configured for dealing with electric power generated by the motor during a portion of the pumping cycle. | 07-12-2012 |
20120180281 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE - An accessory mounting apparatus is provided for coupling to a vehicle roll bar. The accessory mounting apparatus illustratively includes a driver side clamping device configured to be secured to a driver side upright of the roll bar, and a passenger side clamping device configured to be secured to the passenger side upright of the roll bar. Protective sleeves cooperate with the clamping devices to protect the roll bar from damaging contact therewith. A laterally extending cross member extends between the driver side clamping device and the passenger side clamping device. | 07-19-2012 |
20120180282 | STACKABLE CONTAINER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A container system for containing a plurality of ink pads including a cover and a plurality of bases. A cover mounting portion is capable of engaging any one of first base mounting portions to detachably attach the cover to the plurality of bases. The first base mounting portions are capable of engaging second base mounting portions to detachably attach the bases to each other. The container system operates in a stack mode and in a single mode. In the stack mode, the cover is detachably attached to one of the plurality of bases, and the one of the plurality of bases to which the cover is detachably attached is detachably attached to another of the plurality of bases. In the single mode, the cover is detachably attached to one of the plurality of bases and the plurality of bases are detached from each other. | 07-19-2012 |
20120222277 | MODULAR PAINT LINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREFOR - A paint line includes a plurality of modular manufacturing stations positioned in series and defining a forward transport direction. Each modular manufacturing station includes an article transportation device for moving at least one carrier through the modular manufacturing station. At least one of the modular manufacturing stations includes a piece of paint application equipment. A control system is in communication with each article transportation device and configured to independently move the carrier of each modular manufacturing station according to a unique operation pattern. The control system is also configured to index the carrier of each modular manufacturing station as the carrier traverses to a contiguous modular manufacturing station. | 09-06-2012 |
20120233832 | CONVERTIBLE SOFA WITH CONTAINED AIR MATTRESS - A sofa is convertible to a bed. An air mattress normally stored in deflated condition in the sofa, is automatically deployed upon opening a folded framework into a bed. An electric pump inflates or deflates the mattress. A bag enclosing the bottom and sides of the mattress, is zipped onto the mattress, and has hook-and-loop fasteners securing it to strategic locations on the framework. The conversion from sofa to bed, and back to sofa, is done without removing any cushions and without moving the sofa away from anything behind it. | 09-20-2012 |
20120255150 | METHOD FOR REPLACING THE ROPES OF AN ELEVATOR, AND AN ELEVATOR - A method for replacing the elevator ropes in an elevator provided with at least a hoisting machine, a traction sheave and a counterweight, in which the elevator car is supported with elevator ropes and which elevator comprises compensating ropes. In connection with the first rope replacement the compensating ropes are converted into the hoisting ropes of the elevator and at least a part of the hoisting ropes are converted into the compensating ropes of the elevator. | 10-11-2012 |
20120279033 | Method for Modernizing the Synthesis Loop of an Ammonia Plant - A method for modernizing an ammonia synthesis loop ( | 11-08-2012 |
20120284984 | Method of Manufacturing a Handbag - A method includes providing pieces of a beverage container of a desired size. The pieces include opposed side pieces, and a bottom piece. The pieces are laminated and openings are formed around the outer periphery of the pieces. Openings are formed through the outer periphery of opposed flexible sheets. One flexible sheet is laced to the opposed side pieces and the bottom piece at a first end, and the other flexible sheet is laced to the opposed side pieces and the bottom piece at a second end. The opposed side pieces and opposed flexible sheets extend from the outer periphery of the bottom piece, and the bottom piece is opposed to a handbag opening. | 11-15-2012 |
20120284985 | Alignment Tool - A tool used to maintain proper alignment and centering of the spring during retrofit operations (such as retrofit operations to create a self-steering axle. In most cases, four alignment tools, according to the present invention, are used to maintain spring/hanger alignment and centering during retrofit. More specifically, two springs (one at each end of the axle) must be held in alignment, and one tool is used at each longitudinal end of each spring, thereby making a total of four spring/hanger junctures where alignment must be established and maintained and a corresponding total of four tools to maintain this alignment. The tools are removed from the spring/hanger junctures when the retrofit is completed. | 11-15-2012 |
20120291249 | METHOD FOR CONVERTING A MECHANICAL ENGAGEMENT INTERFACE TO A MAGNETIC ENGAGEMENT INTERFACE - An interface system for hook and loop engagement structures comprises a first interface patch and a second interface patch. The first interface patch has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface thereof. Hook engagement structures extend from the first major surface of the first interface patch. A first magnetic element is embedded within the first interface patch between said first and second major surfaces thereof. The second interface patch has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface thereof. Loop engagement structures extend from the first major surface of the second interface patch. A second magnetic element is embedded within the second interface patch between said first and second major surfaces thereof. | 11-22-2012 |
20120317769 | STEERING BOX MOUNTING METHOD - A method for converting the drive side of a vehicle. The method includes the step of mounting the steering box at (i) a horizontal angle of between 5 and 25 degrees and (ii) a vertical angle of 15 to 35 degrees relative to the straight portion of the vehicle chassis rails. | 12-20-2012 |
20120317770 | METHOD OF CONVERTING A NON-RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT TO A RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT - A method for converting a non-rechargeable flashlight to a rechargeable flashlight ( | 12-20-2012 |
20130014365 | Method for Modifying a Hot Wall Ammonia Reactor with Vessel Having a Partial OpeningAANM Badano; MarcoAACI ComoAACO ITAAGP Badano; Marco Como ITAANM Tarozzo; MircoAACI LigornettoAACO CHAAGP Tarozzo; Mirco Ligornetto CHAANM Maffietti; FedericoAACI Cormano (MI)AACO ITAAGP Maffietti; Federico Cormano (MI) IT - Method for modifying a hot wall ammonia reactor con vessel ( | 01-17-2013 |
20130014366 | Applicators and Assembly, Filling, and Dispensing Methods - A dispenser ( | 01-17-2013 |
20130074302 | METHOD OF SEGMENTING IRRADIATED BOILING WATER REACTOR CONTROL ROD BLADES - A method of reducing the volume of a blade section of a boiling water reactor control rod for transport or storage that cuts the control rod spline into four substantially equal longitudinal sections, with each longitudinal section including one control rod blade. Each longitudinal section is radiologically characterized and the locations of desired lateral segmentation are identified. A band of malleable metal is wrapped around each longitudinal section at each of the locations and the bands are sheared to separate segments of the longitudinal section and the ends of the bands are crimped at the point of shearing to seal the interior of the segments. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081244 | MONITORING FASTENING LOADING - A retrofit system for providing a load indicator on a foundation bolt. The system includes a fastener having a fastener head, gauge length and central fastener bore in the gauge length and head. A datum rod is anchored in the central bore with a free datum rod being moveable longitudinally relative to the fastener head during elongation of the fastener gauge length. An internally threaded fastener portion below the central fastener bore is configured to thread over a foundation bolt. A compression sleeve positioned over the foundation bolt is configured to receive the load indicating fastener therein and to bear the compressive forces of the fastening. Elongation of the gauge length as the fastener is tightened onto the stud is manifest as displacement of the datum rod end, which displacement is measured to provide an indication of fastener loading. | 04-04-2013 |
20130097832 | Apparatus and Method for Replacing an Oil Pressure Regulating Assembly and a High Pressure Relief Valve Assembly - A method of increasing oil pressure in a heavy duty truck engine lubricating system is provided. The lubricating system comprises an oil pressure regulating assembly mounted in an oil filter base and having a main spring to regulate oil pressure, and a high pressure relief valve assembly mounted in the oil filter base and having a peak clipping spring to relieve oil pressure when the pressure exceeds a specified limit. The method includes the steps of replacing the main spring with a replacement main spring having a higher spring constant and replacing the peak clipping spring with a replacement peak clipping spring having a higher spring constant. A replacement kit for increasing oil pressure is also provided. | 04-25-2013 |
20130111723 | METHOD FOR INSTALLING THE HOISTING ROPING OF AN ELEVATOR - Method for installing the hoisting roping of an elevator, wherein the first elevator unit to be moved is disposed at a suitable point in the elevator hoistway, and the second elevator unit to be moved is disposed at a suitable point in the elevator hoistway, which first elevator unit is an elevator car and which second elevator unit is a counterweight, or vice versa. The first and/or second section of the hoisting roping is connected to its elevator unit via a diverting pulley system such that when the diverting pulley system is still separate from the elevator unit, the section in question of the hoisting roping is arranged to travel under the diverting pulley system of its elevator unit, and the diverting pulley system is lowered, when reeved, downwards into the proximity of its elevator unit, after which the diverting pulley system in question is fixed to its elevator unit. | 05-09-2013 |
20130125361 | Assemblies, Systems and Methods for the Transportation and Display of Plants and Flowers - A system for efficient transportation and display of plants or flowers has been designed that contains two trays and a container. The first tray houses the plants or flowers. The second tray, in which the first tray nests, allows for easy movement of the first tray and the supply of water or nutrients. The container is designed to serve two functions, shipping and displaying. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125362 | SHOWER ENCLOSURE DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY METHODS USING PREFABRICATED SHOWER BENCHES - Methods and apparatus for creating a shower or bath enclosure, in which, given a predetermined area in which to create the shower or bath, a given prefabricated water proof bath or shower floor module is too small to occupy the entire available enclosure space. The apparatus includes the use of one or more additional enclosure components, such as one or more shower benches, to occupy a space between an edge or edges of the floor module and the exterior boundary(ies) of the enclosure space. | 05-23-2013 |
20130145593 | Cargo Gate for Holding at Least One Cargo Item Within a Cargo Hold of an Aircraft, Cargo Deck with a Corresponding Cargo Gate, and Method for Converting or Fitting out a Cargo Deck for the Purpose of Airdropping Cargo Items - A cargo gate for holding at least one cargo item at a predetermined position within a cargo hold of an aircraft comprising at least one retaining element at least one fastening device having at least one articulation for articulatedly fastening the retaining element to a cargo hold floor such that the retaining element can be pivoted from an operative position for holding the at least one cargo item into an inoperative position, wherein the retaining element can be traversed by the at least one cargo item in the inoperative position. The retaining element may be provided with a stop which can be operatively connected to a pivotable locking lug of a locking device such that the locking lug holds the retaining element in the operative position thereof. | 06-13-2013 |
20130152354 | JAW GRIP FORCE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR OFFSET AND 90 DEGREE PULLING HEADS - The invention provides a system configured to adjust a jaw gripping force of a pulling head. A locking nut is threadedly attached to the pulling head and defines an aperture which extends therethrough. A frame adaptor is at least partially positioned within the aperture of the locking nut. The frame adaptor further receives a portion of the pulling head and a piston of a power tool within an aperture thereof, with the portion and the piston engaging one another within the aperture of the frame adaptor. The portion of the pulling head is operatively associated with a jaw of the pulling head. An adjustment nut is threadedly attached to the frame adaptor. Rotation of the adjustment nut, with the locking nut in an unlocked position, causes the jaw gripping force of the pulling head to either be strengthened or weakened, depending on the direction of rotation. | 06-20-2013 |
20130152355 | TRACHEAL TUBE ADAPTOR AND FLARING JIG - The present disclosure describes systems and methods that utilize a tracheal tube adaptor system. The tracheal tube adaptor system includes a tracheal tube adaptor and/or a flaring jig. A proximal end of a tracheal tube may be flared and the tracheal tube adaptor may be coupled to the proximal end of the tracheal tube. The tracheal tube adaptor may be configured to easily attach and detach an end connector. The end connector may be used to couple a variety of medical devices such as a ventilator, a manual respirator, a nebulizer, a vaporizer, suctioning equipment, and so forth, to the tracheal tube. The use of the tracheal tube adaptor system and methods enables the rapid detachment and attachment of various end connectors, thus allowing the coupling of the tracheal tube to a variety of medical devices. | 06-20-2013 |
20130167347 | RETROFIT RAMP SYSTEM FOR A BATHING TUB - A retrofit ramp system for a bathing tub, including end-caps at each end of a removed portion or notch in a bathtub or shower sidewall, the notch sized for receiving a retrofit ramp. The ramp is inserted into the notch, covering a base potion of the notch and providing a smooth transition from the tub floor to an external floor. The ramp includes a threshold plate adjoined to an incline plate, with a grooved seal to join the ramp to the tub floor, forming a watertight connection. The ramp is fabricated from a non-skid material and includes a calking applied within the grooved seal. The retrofit ramp system is easily packaged in a kit that is usable for most exiting bathtubs and showers. The retrofit ramp system provides easy access for persons with limited mobility, or with wheelchairs or walkers. | 07-04-2013 |
20130192036 | INCUBATION SYSTEM WITH LOW TEMPERATURE ENCLOSURE - An incubator is fitted with an enclosure which surrounds the incubator. A cold air generation system supplies relatively cold air to a space formed between enclosure and the incubator. The system supplying the cold air can be embodied in a cart or base upon which the incubator sits. The enclosure is also placed on the base in a manner such that it substantially envelops the incubator. The top of the cart has openings for egress of cold air and return of air so that air may circulate in a closed loop. The incubator, cold air supply system and enclosure present a solution for incubating samples in a nominal 20-25° C. temperature environment. The enclosure, which is preferably insulated, may include a void or opening which exposes doors or other access device of the incubator, allowing direct access to the samples in the incubator while the rest of the incubator is enveloped by the enclosure. | 08-01-2013 |
20140041178 | RETROFITTING A CONVENTIONAL CONTAINMENT VESSEL INTO A COMPLETE INTEGRAL TANK DOUBLE-HULL CARGO CONTAINMENT VESSEL - A conventional containment vessel is retrofitted into a complete integral tank double-hull cargo containment vessel that includes a primary hull and a secondary hull disposed within the primary hull. The primary hull includes a topside deck structural member. The secondary hull includes an interior cargo containment tank. The secondary hull includes a topside structural member configured to seal the cargo containment tank. The primary hull is configured to serve as a first boundary between an operating environment of the vessel and the cargo. The secondary hull is configured to serve as a second boundary between the operating environment of the vessel and the cargo. The topside deck member of the primary hull and the topside structural member of the secondary hull are configured to provide a double-hull on the topside of the cargo containment tank. | 02-13-2014 |
20140041179 | Retrofitting A Vehicle Drive Train - A vehicle includes a drive train having a manual transmission. An internal combustion engine is coupled to the manual transmission via a clutch. The vehicle is retrofitted so that auxiliary devices operate auxiliary systems of the vehicle, a battery energizes electric drivers for the auxiliary devices, a power exchange unit is coupled to the manual transmission via a power takeoff port, an electric generator is coupled to the power exchange unit, and the internal combustion engine drives the electric generator via the power exchange unit. The battery is energized by the electric generator via a battery charger. | 02-13-2014 |
20140075728 | Mortise Conversion Kit - The present disclosure includes a kit and method for operating or operably connecting an American locking cylinder into a European cylinder type mortise lock with the American locking cylinder functioning with the European cylinder mortise lock in place of the European locking cylinder itself. The present disclosure provides a door cylinder conversion kit that converts the European cylinder mortise lock to be operable with an American cylinder. | 03-20-2014 |
20140075729 | ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD - An elevator arrangement includes first and second movable elevator units, the first unit being an elevator car and the second unit being a counterweight, and a roping system including a first roping portion suspending the first and second elevator units, and being locked at least to the second elevator unit, a second roping portion being suspended by the first elevator unit and the second elevator unit, and being locked at least to the second elevator unit. The first and the second roping portions are successive portions of a roping passing unbroken via a locking arrangement provided at the second elevator unit, the locking arrangement locking the roping to the second elevator unit between the first and the second portions. In a method in constructing an elevator, the locking arrangement is unlocked and thereafter the roping is repositioned with respect to the locking arrangement and thereafter the locking arrangement is relocked. | 03-20-2014 |
20140123454 | Adjustable Pick-up Head and Method for Manufacturing a Device - An adjustable pick-up head, a collet head, a method to adjust a pick-up head and a method of manufacturing a device are disclosed. In one embodiment a pick-up head includes a shank having a holder and an intermediate body connected to the holder by a first joint. The pick-up head further includes a collet head connected to the intermediate body by a second joint. | 05-08-2014 |
20140123455 | PORTABLE SPORT FOOTWEAR LACING CHAIR - A portable sport footwear lacing chair is described herein. Specifically a chair that can be easily expanded to a usable position, which contains a platform for placing a player's footwear thereon to allow for a person sitting in the chair to tie the player's footwear. | 05-08-2014 |
20140137381 | Retractable Awning with Lighting in an Extended Position - A retractable awning with is moveable between an extended position where the awning is deployed for use and a retracted position where the awning is stowed out of use. The awning includes a light source mounted on a roller tube, with the light source being exposed to a living area beneath the awning when the awning is in the extended position. A contact assembly provides electrical power to the light source, with the contact assembly comprising engaging rotatable and stationary segments. | 05-22-2014 |
20140137382 | METHOD OF RETROFITTING AN AFTREATMENT SYSTEM - A method of retrofitting an aftertreatment system of an engine is provided. The aftertreatment system includes a diesel particulate filter. The method includes removing a regeneration routine associated with a diesel particulate filter from an electronic control module of the engine. The method includes replacing the diesel particulate filter. The replacement includes removing the diesel particulate filter from the aftertreatment system. The replacement includes providing a housing at a location of the diesel particulate filter. The replacement includes proving a first end plate at an upstream end of the housing, and a second end plate at a downstream end of the housing. The replacement includes providing a plurality of hollow tubes between the first end plate and the second end plate. The replacement includes providing a plurality of cylindrical inserts adjacent to one another within at least one of the plurality of hollow tubes. | 05-22-2014 |
20140150231 | Method for Recycling Conveyor Belts - A belting ladder including an elongated band of a flat flexible reinforced belting material having a plurality of longitudinally-spaced apertures each with a substantially transverse edge portion thereby forming rung-like features along the belting material to receive a person's foot or hand; and an attachment device at an end of the band. In certain desired embodiments, an attachment device secures the belting ladder to a storage arrangement for anchoring to a building. An endless belting ladder formed by an endless elongated band of a flat flexible reinforced belting material having a plurality of longitudinally-spaced apertures each with a substantially transverse edge portion thereby forming rung-like features along the belting material to receive a person's foot or hand. | 06-05-2014 |
20140165356 | CONVERSION OF A REFORMING PROCESS/UNIT INTO A PARTIAL NAPHTHA CRACKING PROCESS/UNIT - A cost effective method for reutilizing exiting refinery equipment associated with either a Reformer Unit or Isomerization Unit by converting such units into units and associated processes for hydrodesulfurizing and cracking naphtha feedstocks into light plant gases and chemical feedstocks. These existing Reformer or Isomerization units and processes can be converted into the processes described herein with very little capital expenditures, essentially utilizing almost all of the existing unit equipment, and with little to no major equipment replacements. The processes disclosed herein also effectively reduce the overproduction of naphtha currently experienced in many modern refineries that have resulted from a reduction in overall demand of gasoline products relative to other refinery products. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165357 | RETROFITTED NEURAL INJECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - Various embodiments may include methods of manufacture of a retrofitted neural injection system. Various embodiments may include acquiring an injection needle comprising a hollow cannula with an open distal end. Then, forming an at least one side port in the hollow cannula proximate to the distal end. Then, sealing the open distal end of the hollow cannula with a bio-compatible sealant so as to eliminate fluid communication between the inside and the outside of the hollow cannula via the distal end. In some embodiments, the bio-compatable sealant may be comprised of a thermosetting material. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of a cured epoxy resin. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of an aliphatic polymer. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of an polyfluorocarbon. | 06-19-2014 |
20140196267 | PNEUMATIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULATED FIREARM TRAINING - A training method and apparatus are disclosed. The training method may include converting a firearm capable of firing live ammunition to a pneumatic training device incapable of firing live ammunition. The training method may further include cycling a pneumatic training device through one or more cycles. Each of the cycles may simulate an actual firing of the firearm. Each of the cycles may also include triggering a trigger assembly of the pneumatic training device, using a charge of a pressurized gas to reset the trigger assembly, and advancing a counter of the pneumatic training device. After a certain number of cycles have been completed, a next cycle may be attempted, but not completed. Accordingly, the training method may enable a user to safely and realistically practice reloading, jam or malfunction clearing, or the like. | 07-17-2014 |
20140196268 | CONVERTIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER AND METHODS FOR THE REMEDIATION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGED ARTICLES - A convertible storage container and methods are provided for the remediation of environmentally damaged articles. The container will define an interior chamber for receiving the environmentally damaged articles therein, the container having at least one container door for closing an access opening into the container. A conversion door is removably positionable with respect to the access opening so as to close the access opening with the container door in an opened condition. The conversion door includes a conversion door panel and a plurality of access ports through the door panel for connection of ducts to permit remediation of the environmentally damaged articles within the interior chamber. In some embodiments, the access ports will comprise flanges to accept connection of a respective duct thereto. The conversion door may include a header assembly to permit vertical height adjustment of the conversion door to fit the conversion door to be fitted with respect to a vertical dimension of the access opening. In some embodiments, the header assembly will have a pair of header boards and a spacer board therebetween. | 07-17-2014 |
20140230211 | POWER CUTTER - A power cutter includes a housing, a first return pulley borne in a rotating manner in the housing and driven directly by a motor arranged in the housing, a cutting arm connected to the housing has a housing in which a second return pulley is arranged in a rotating manner, and is driven by a tension means guided over the first return pulley and the second return pulley, as well as a cutting tool which can be detachably fastened to the cutting arm, and a method of changing the position of a cutting tool of a power cutter, through which handling during changing the position of the cutting tool can be simplified. For the detachable fastening of the cutting tool, the cutting tool is borne on a shaft, whereby the shaft can be detachable fastened to two opposite sides of the second return pulley. | 08-21-2014 |
20140237790 | PROTECTIVE APPARATUSES FOR ROTARY CONTROL KNOBS - It is one aspect of the present invention to provide novel protective apparatuses for rotary control knobs and the like configured to limit unintentional manipulation of a control actuator, such as a rotary knob, on an electronic device. In preferred embodiments, the apparatus comprises a cover member, coupling device, and a plate member configured to be secured to an electronic device. The cover member is configured to encase or surround a control actuator and to be engaged to the plate member by a coupling device. The coupling device may provide a temporary or permanent engagement between the cover member | 08-28-2014 |
20140290022 | Flotation Device - A flotation device that includes a plurality of elongated, tubular members each composed of a buoyant material and interconnected to one another such that each extends in parallel relation to the others and are independently movable relative to one another. The tubular members are movable between a fully deployed position wherein each of the tubular members extend in a common plane and a fully transportable position wherein each of the tubular members are arranged in bundled relation to one another. A pair of cords passes through and interconnects each of the plurality of tubular members together, and a carrying strap is connected to the tubes to provide ease of transporting the device. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298633 | EXTENSION POLE MECHANISM FOR PAINT ROLLER - An extendable pole mechanism may be used with a pair of poles that are longitudinally movable to adjust the overall length of both poles. The mechanism may include a collar that receives the poles and a roller sleeve that rotates with respect to the collar to adjust the mechanism between a use condition, where the poles are held in a longitudinally relative fixed position, and an adjustment condition, where the poles are longitudinally moveable with respect to each other. | 10-09-2014 |
20140304960 | METHOD OF INSTALLING MISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLERS INTO A BUILDING PREVIOUSLY CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE OTHER TYPE OF SPRINKLER - An exemplary method of installing misting fire suppression sprinklers into a building previously containing at least one other type of sprinkler includes installing at least one misting fire suppression sprinkler where it can introduce a fire suppression mist into a selected portion of the building. Fluid communication is established between the misting fire suppression sprinkler and a liquid supply conduit previously within the building that has been configured to supply fire suppression liquid to the other type of sprinkler. A gas supply conduit is installed within the building in fluid communication with the missing fire suppression sprinkler. The gas from the gas supply conduit and liquid from the liquid supply conduit allow the misting fire suppression sprinkler to selectively produce a fire suppression mist within the selected portion of the building. | 10-16-2014 |
20140317900 | AIRCRAFT STABILIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MODIFYING AN AIRCRAFT WITH THE SAME - A method of modifying a helicopter includes providing a tail boom of the helicopter. The tail boom includes a first side located on an opposite side of the tail boom from a second side of the tail boom. A main rotor blade of the helicopter approaches the second side of the tail boom during rotation. The first side and the second side of the tail boom include asymmetrical surface profiles about a vertical plane of the tail boom. The method further includes securing a plurality of vortex generators to the first side of the tail boom. | 10-30-2014 |
20150026943 | UREA FINISHING METHOD - Disclosed is a method for urea finishing. A urea solution is subjected to crystallization and, other than in conventional processes, the urea crystals are shaped by exerting mechanical force onto them. Thus, the conventional prilling or granulation finishing steps can be avoided, and so are the corresponding emissions of ammonia and/or dust. The crystallization comprises a flash crystallization. The invention also pertains to the urea particles obtainable by the process, to a urea plant, and to a method of modifying an existing urea plant. | 01-29-2015 |
20150033528 | SLIDING DRIP ASSEMBLY FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance includes an upper housing having a first heating plate and a lower housing having a second heating plate. A handle is connected to the upper housing and is operable to move the upper housing between an open position and a closed position. The cooking appliance further includes a drip tray that is slidably received in said lower housing. | 02-05-2015 |
20150059140 | COAL FLOW DISTRIBUTION CONTROLLERS FOR COAL PULVERIZERS - A solid particle flow distribution controller includes an extension skirt configured to be mounted to a discharge skirt at a division between an upstream solid particle conveyance pipe and a plurality of downstream pipes. The extension skirt includes a plurality of circumferential segments. Each segment is movably mounted to the discharge skirt for movement in an upstream and downstream direction with respect to the discharge skirt. The segments of the extension skirt are configured and adapted for motion in the upstream and downstream direction independent of one another to extend upstream of the discharge skirt as needed to improve solid particle distribution among the downstream pipes. | 03-05-2015 |
20150068006 | METHOD OF CONVERTING A TIRE INTO CLADDING COMPONENTS - A method of converting a tire into cladding components includes removing a first sidewall and a second sidewall of the tire from a tread ring of the tire. The first sidewall and the second sidewall are cut radially forming a plurality of shingles. The tread ring is cut transversely forming a plurality of mounting struts. A method of manufacturing a cladding includes fastening at least two mounting struts to a structure. A plurality of interior-facing shingles are fastened to the structure in a mounting groove formed by the at least two mounting struts. A plurality of exterior-facing shingles are fastened to the structure through the at least two mounting struts. | 03-12-2015 |
20150074967 | Top loading multi-fiber ferrule and fiber insertion method for array fiber interconnection - An open-lid fiber connector is described. The open-lid fiber connector allows a human operator or a machine automation to closely monitor how an array of fibers is placed on a step of a staircase and each of the fibers is inserted via a groove into a corresponding hole or hollow channel. | 03-19-2015 |
20150082595 | ASSEMBLY OF STENT GRAFTS WITH DIAMETER REDUCING TIES - A temporary diameter reduction constraint arrangement for a stent graft is disclosed. The arrangement comprises: primary and secondary release wires extending along the graft; a plurality of loops of thread, each loop engaged with either the primary or secondary wire and engaged around a portion of the graft circumferentially spaced away from its release wire, and drawn tight to reduce the diameter of the graft; an end constraint arrangement comprising four of the plurality of loops of thread arranged into a first and second pairs engaged with respective primary and secondary wires; and an intermediate constraint arrangement comprising a fifth and sixth of the plurality of loops of thread arranged into a third pair, the third pair engaged with the primary release wire, the primary release wire deviating towards the secondary release wire so as to locate the intermediate constraint arrangement substantially in-line with the end constraint arrangement. | 03-26-2015 |
20150096161 | METHOD AND KIT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE OF VENDING MACHINES - A kit for modifying a vending machine having a plurality of interactive features includes a first riser and second riser having a predetermined height selected to raise the vending machine, a first connector shaped to concurrently engage a first opening of the first riser and a first portion of the vending machine, and a second connector shaped to concurrently engage a second opening of the second riser and a second portion of the vending machine. There is also a first plate having a shape and size to match an opening behind a first of the interactive features and a second plate having an opening matching outside dimensions of the first feature. Also, a cable is included having a first end matching a first complementary electrical connector of the first of the interactive features and a second end matching a second complementary electrical connector of control circuitry of the vending machine. | 04-09-2015 |
20150101163 | METHODS FOR INSTALLATION OF POTTED INSERTS HAVING A LATCH MECHANISM - A method for use when retrofitting a panel of a storage compartment having a mechanical latch assembly with an electric latch assembly includes removing the mechanical latch assembly from the panel of the storage compartment; and preparing the panel of the storage compartment to receive a potted insert. The preparation may include defining and marking a location to receive the potted insert. The method may include removing a portion of the panel to define a potted insert cavity and inserting the potted insert through the potted insert cavity of the panel. The method may also include applying at least one of a potting compound and an adhesive to bond the potted insert to the panel and coupling a portion of the electric latch assembly to the potted insert. | 04-16-2015 |
20150101164 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING ENERGY RECOVERY KIT - An energy recovery retrofit kit for a hydraulic control system is disclosed. The energy recover retrofit kit may have a first accumulator and a second accumulator. The energy recover retrofit kit may also have a recovery valve block fluidly connectable between an existing pump and an existing motor of the hydraulic system. The recovery valve block may be configured to selectively fluidly communicate the first and second accumulators with the existing motor. | 04-16-2015 |
20150107074 | METHOD FOR REVAMPING A SECONDARY REFORMER - A method for revamping a secondary reformer ( | 04-23-2015 |
20150135499 | Method of Manufacturing Custom Sized Plastic Tote Having Intermediate Sleeve - A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces. | 05-21-2015 |
20150313368 | Mattress Supporting System with Headboard Attachment - A folding mattress support system replaces a conventional bed frame with rails and the box spring. The mattress support system is lighter, easier to transport, and provides more storage space beneath the mattress. The mattress support system includes bed frame assemblies, central connecting bars, edge attachments, headboard attachments and a bed skirt. Leg supports fold out from the bed frame assemblies, which themselves unfold in the middle. Central connecting bars connect inner side edges of the bed frame assemblies. Plastic edge attachments are attached at outer corners of the bed frame assemblies and hold a bed skirt taut when the frame assemblies are standing on extended leg supports. A mattress is then placed on top of the assembled mattress support system. Optionally, metal edge attachments at the head corners hold both the bed skirt and a headboard. Alternatively, headboard attachments protrude from under the bed skirt and support a headboard. | 11-05-2015 |
20150322917 | CUSTOMIZING A WIND TURBINE FOR SITE-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - After establishing a design environmental condition ( | 11-12-2015 |
20150328787 | SHAVING RAZOR DEMONSTRATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A shaving demonstration apparatus having a rotatable support surface. A drive unit is operatively connected to the rotatable support surface. A fixture is spaced apart from the rotatable support surface. A first shaving razor has a first handle mounted to the fixture. A first blade cartridge unit is mounted to an end of the first handle. The first blade cartridge unit contacts the rotatable support surface. | 11-19-2015 |
20150343409 | UREA PLANT REVAMPING METHOD - Disclosed is a method of increasing the capacity of an existing urea plant. With reference to the regular components of a urea plant, including a synthesis section comprising a high pressure carbamate condenser and a reactor, and a recovery section, the method comprises installing an additional reactor between the recovery section and the high pressure carbamate condenser. The additional reactor is preferably installed in connection with an ejector, so as to allow ground placement of the additional reactor. | 12-03-2015 |
20160009430 | Packaging Machine With Phased Split-Pitch Barrel Loader | 01-14-2016 |
20160036603 | MEDIA CONVEYING - A method and apparatus are disclosed for conveying at least one item of media. The apparatus includes a user interface comprising a media port and a user display. The apparatus also includes a shuttle carriage supporting a presentation platform and movable along a shuttle drive rail between a first end region thereof in which the presentation platform can be aligned at the media port and a further end region in which the presentation platform can be selectively aligned with a selected one of a plurality of possible handling ports of a multi-media station. | 02-04-2016 |
20160039432 | VARIABLE CAPACITY AUTORACK RAILCAR - A method of shipping automobiles, railcars for shipping automobiles, and methods of manufacturing railcars for shipping automobiles to enable more efficient shipping of automobiles by facilitating conversion of autorack cars between unilevel, bi-level and tri-level configurations, and/or by providing increased load factors. | 02-11-2016 |
20160051058 | MODULAR USER-ASSEMBLED ADJUSTABLE, AND HIGH-LOW ADJUSTABLE BEDS - A frame for an adjustable has a head section with two longitudinal frame rails separated by at least two lateral members extending between the two longitudinal frame rails, and two sleeves each having a cavity with one of the two sleeves on each of the two longitudinal frame rails. The frame has a foot section having two longitudinal frame rails separated by at least two lateral members extending between the two longitudinal frame rails, and two sleeves each having a cavity with one of the two sleeves on each of the two longitudinal frame rails, and an inner tube with a nose for each of the two sleeves and for moving between a first position retracted in the cavity of the sleeve and a second position extending from the cavity of the sleeve. | 02-25-2016 |
20160053995 | METHOD OF INSTALLING EXHAUST TUBE - A method of installing an exhaust tube is implemented by inserting an exhaust tube into an exhaust pipe that leads from inside of a building to outside thereof. A support portion of an insertion jig is introduced into a through hole from a side of one end portion of the exhaust tube, and a projection of the support portion is engaged with a recess of the exhaust tube, so that the insertion jig is fixed to the exhaust tube. An end of the exhaust tube on the side of the one end portion having the insertion jig fixed thereto is inserted into the exhaust pipe, and the exhaust tube is pushed from inside of the building to outside thereof. | 02-25-2016 |
20160060873 | METHOD OF INSTALLING EXHAUST TUBE - A method of installing an exhaust tube is implemented by inserting an exhaust tube into an exhaust pipe that leads from the inside of a building to the outside thereof. Utilizing an already-placed exhaust pipe, a new exhaust tube is inserted into this exhaust pipe. The exhaust tube is installed according to a procedure of: performing, on the inside of the building, an operation of inserting a new exhaust tube into the already-placed exhaust pipe; performing, on the outside of the building, an operation of fixing the inserted exhaust tube to the exhaust pipe; and performing, on the inside of the building, an operation of connecting the fixed exhaust tube to an exhaust vent of a combustion apparatus. | 03-03-2016 |
20160069098 | TOOL FOR USE IN MODIFYING POLES - A method of installing a joint into a light pole is described. The method includes the steps of supporting the light pole during cutting, then lowering a free portion of the lightpole about a hinge. The hinge is configured such that when a free portion of the light pole is lowered, wiring internal of the light pole is not significantly stretched. | 03-10-2016 |
20160074975 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DAMPING AN ACTUATOR ON A FLUID REGULATOR - A damped actuator for a fluid regulator includes a diaphragm disposed in a housing, and a damper arranged to stabilize movement of the diaphragm in response to changes in pressure inside the housing. The damper includes a ball check valve arranged to allow air to exhaust out of the housing when above a preselected pressure. The damper may include interchangeable components so as to be modifiable to have different set point pressures to achieve different backpressures inside the housing. | 03-17-2016 |
20160082637 | Methods of Retrofitting Injection Molding Machines - An injection molding machine that uses a mold and a native controller to operate according to an original mold cycle to mold plastic objects is retrofitted with a retrofit controller; the retrofitted machine uses the mold and the retrofit controller to operate according to a retrofit mold cycle to mold plastic objects. | 03-24-2016 |
20160083180 | Method for Modifying a Cargo Container for Delivery of Proppant to a Frac Site - A cargo container is modified to carry a fracing proppant such as sand from a quarry or source to the frac site. Openings are cut in the top and bottom of a cargo container and hydraulically operated sliding doors are placed there under. A hopper module with the walls being inclined to approximately the angle of repose for the proppant is installed inside the cargo container. The hopper module is sealed inside the cargo container so that a proppant enters through the top opening at the quarry and flows out through the bottom opening at the fracing site. | 03-24-2016 |
20160083319 | PLANT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF METHANOL FROM SYNTHESIS GAS RICH IN INERTS - During the production of methanol from inert-rich syngas, a catalytic pre-reactor is installed upstream of the single- or multi-stage synthesis loop, a first part of the syngas being converted to methanol in the catalytic pre-reactor. An inert gas separation stage, for example a pressure swing adsorption system or a membrane system, can be connected downstream of the synthesis loop, whereby a hydrogen-enriched syngas stream can be returned to the synthesis loop. In the processing of methane-rich syngas, the inert gas separation stage may also have an autothermal reformer in which methane is converted to carbon oxides and hydrogen, which are also returned into the synthesis loop. | 03-24-2016 |
20160096561 | MOBILE INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND METHODS OF USE - In one example, mobile industrial equipment for coupling to a truck for on highway transportation is provided. The mobile industrial equipment includes a frame to connect to the truck, a plurality of wheels connected to the frame, and a track assembly connected to the frame. In another example a method for using mobile equipment is provided. The method includes transporting mobile industrial equipment over the highway with a plurality of wheels connected to a frame of the mobile industrial equipment. The frame of the mobile industrial equipment is separated from the truck. The mobile industrial equipment is moved while separated from the truck using a track connected to the frame of the mobile industrial equipment. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096575 | SLIP FIT NECK ADAPTER - A replacement neck assembly for a motorcycle modifies the motorcycle frame to accept a larger front wheel diameter than the factory original, the replacement neck assembly providing the replacement neck, an optional fairing mount, the replacement neck accepting a factory or modified triple tree, whereby the motorcycle frame can accept the large front wheel without affecting the operating height of the motorcycle. | 04-07-2016 |
20160101005 | WHEELCHAIR RECONFIGURATION METHODS - Methods are disclosed, according to the present invention, which enable reversible reconfiguration of a wheelchair by a user between a.) an original load-bearing configuration utilizing the conventional caster wheels of the wheelchair, and b.) a modified load-bearing configuration which confers improved functionality to the wheelchair, especially for traversing difficult or uneven terrain. | 04-14-2016 |
20160101549 | Locating Ring and Method for Positioning Parts - A mold tool has a first mold part with a first side forming a first surface, a nozzle exposed on the first side of the first mold part, and a locating ring mounted to the first mold part. The ring has a body of a metal material and a guard of a material softer than the metal material. The body has a ring shape, a perimeter surface facing radially outward, a central opening concentric with a center axis, a mounting face, and a locating face opposite the mounting face. The guard is connected to the body radially within the perimeter surface and projects axially beyond the locating face. The locating ring surrounds and exposes the nozzle. The locating ring can be mounted to the first mold part. A second mold part can be arranged in proximity to the first mold part and have a locating hole in a second surface. The mold parts can be moved toward one another until the guard contacts the second surface or enters the locating hole. The mold parts can be repositioned relative to one another until the guard and the perimeter surface align with the locating hole and then can be moved further toward one another until the locating ring seats in the locating hole and the first and second surfaces engage one another. | 04-14-2016 |
20160121670 | Tire Chain and Method of Modifying a Tire Chain - A tire chain includes a side member. An attachment bracket is secured at a first end region to the side member. The attachment bracket is formed at a second end region with a slot and with a channel. A crosslink member has an endless link at one end. The endless link defines an opening and is located in the slot so that the opening intersects the channel. A rod extends through the channel and the opening of the endless link and is secured against removal from the channel, whereby the crosslink member is secured to the attachment bracket. | 05-05-2016 |
20160151731 | ADAPTER ASSEMBLY FOR SECURING A PRECLEANER TO AN AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM | 06-02-2016 |
20160159470 | Method for Increasing Aircraft Effective Value - A method for increasing the effective value and extending the economic life of aircraft is provided. When older or new aircraft are enabled and controlled to move autonomously on the ground without reliance on aircraft engines or external tow vehicles by equipping the aircraft with cost-saving wheel drive systems controllable to move the aircraft autonomously on the ground, substantial reductions in aircraft operating costs can be realized, and the value of aging airline fleets, as well as new aircraft, can be increased significantly. Unexpected reductions in aircraft effective economic age and value can be achieved, particularly when aircraft equipped with cost-saving wheel drive systems experience large numbers of short flights and a large amount of taxi time. | 06-09-2016 |
20160167724 | MODULAR VEHICLE ASSEMBLY SYSTEM AND METHOD | 06-16-2016 |
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