03rd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120011731 | PORTABLE CUTTING MACHINE - A portable cutting machine is provided with a cutting machine main body ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011732 | MODULAR SAW - A modular saw arrangement includes a main saw frame structure and a detachable handle structure. A second end portion of the detachable handle structure includes a first blade connector and a second blade connector. A blade tensioner arrangement of the main saw frame structure and the first blade connector are configured to be connected with opposite ends of a blade when a first end portion of the detachable handle structure is connected with an upper frame portion of the main saw frame structure so as to form a hacksaw configuration. The second blade connector that enables attachment of the blade in a grip configuration to enable the detachable handle structure to be configured as a stand-alone detachable handle saw when the first end portion is disconnected with the upper frame portion. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011733 | LEVELING DEVICE AND LEVELING METHOD - A leveling device having a sighting device that defines an alignment axis, an imaging system, spatially separated from the sighting device, having an imaging lens to which a lens primary plane is allocated and a detector having a recording surface lying in an image plane and an evaluation device that is connected to the detector. A visual field of the imaging system is defined by the imaging lens and the detector as the maximum angle range within which points can be registered by the imaging lens by means of the recording surface of the detector. The imaging lens and the detector are designed and arranged relative to one another and to a lens plane comprising the alignment axis such that all points of the lens plane within the visual field are simultaneously imaged in focus on the recording surface of the detector. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011734 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE PROTRUSION OF BEARING SHELLS - The invention relates to a method for determining the protrusion of bearing shells, comprising the following steps: a) clamping a bearing shell at several bearing points; b) applying one or more test forces to at least one point of the bearing shell so that the bearing shell is elastically deformed; c) measuring the deformation of the bearing shell at one or more measuring points of the bearing shell; d) determining the protrusion from the measured deformation. The invention further relates to a device for determining the protrusion of bearing shells, comprising a clamping device, which is suitable for clamping a bearing shell at one or more bearing points, one or more deformation apparatuses, which are suitable for applying one or more test forces to at least one point of the bearing shell, one or more measuring devices, which can measure the deformation of the bearing shell at one or more points when one or more test forces are applied by the deformation apparatus to at least one point of the bearing shell in such a way that the bearing shell is elastically deformed, and an apparatus for determining the protrusion, which can determine the protrusion of the bearing shell from the measured deformation of the bearing shell. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011735 | DRYER - The present invention relates to a dryer ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011736 | GRAIN TURNER FOR TOWER GRAIN DRYER AND METHOD OF DRYING - A grain turner for turning grain in a drying tower includes opposed generally vertical side walls and a generally vertical dividing plate (which is shorter than the side walls) extending between the side walls; the dividing plate defining inner and an outer vertical channels in a portion of the turner. An inner inclined plate is pivotally connected to one side wall to be within the inner channel and an outer inclined plate is connected to the other side wall to be within the outer channel. The inclined plates are pivotal between a first position in which they are inclined downwardly in a opposite widthwise directions and a second position in which they are generally adjacent their respective side walls. The inclined plates have a length such that when they are in the first position, their lower edges are proximate a bottom of the divider plate. Further, the inner and outer inclined plates each define a curve such that when the inclined plates are in the raised position, the inner inclined plate directs grain from the inner channel to the space below outer channel and the outer inclined plate directs grain from the outer channel to the space below the inner channel. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011737 | LABORATORY TYPE QUICK FILM DRYING OVEN - The drying oven of the present invention comprises a holey plastic plate that can make planetary rotation. The drying mechanisms may consist of classical resistance heaters, blowing heaters and/or coolers, and ultraviolet, infrared and microwave radiation sources in horizontal, vertical or intermediate angle arrangements. There is an absorbent material in a reservoir so as to absorb the excess energy transmitted by the system. The present system completes the drying procedure quickly with full automatization within a standard period without deteriorating the sample and reveals a product which is ready to further processing. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011738 | VARIABLE AIRFLOW IN LAUNDRY DRYER HAVING VARIABLE AIR INLET - A laundry treating appliance and a method for operating the appliance to supply air into a treating chamber through an air inlet and controlling the supplied air by varying the effective area of the air inlet. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011739 | HAND DRYER APPARATUS - A hand dryer apparatus includes a high-pressure airflow generator that generates a high pressure airflow, a control circuit that controls the high-pressure airflow generator, a power connecting unit that connects a commercial power source to the control circuit, a main body that forms a hull by housing the high-pressure airflow generator, the control circuit, and the power connecting unit, and nozzles that are formed in the main body and blows out the high pressure airflow created by the high-pressure airflow generator; further includes a panel composing a part of the main body and is detachable by a tool, and switching units that are housed in the main body and can switch a setting of the hand dryer apparatus, and enables access to the power connecting unit and the switching unit by removing the panel. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011740 | RAINPROOF SHOE COVER PAIR CAPABLE OF BEING RAPIDLY PUT ON AND TAKEN OFF - A rainproof shoe cover capable of being rapidly put on and taken off includes front and rear cover sheets that are fused together to form a main body of the shoe cover. A fixture is also fused to a joint of the front and rear cover sheets. Slip resisting elements are disposed on two wings of the fixture. A framing strip is embedded along an interior circumference of the front cover sheet to maintain the profile of the shoe cover. A fastening element is laid on a respective side of the rear cover sheet. By use of the fixture, framing strip and fastening elements, the shoe covers can be formed to cover and maintain their outline comprising the side portion, rear portion thereof and a trunk portion on a user thereof. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011741 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTION WITH BINDING PORTIONS - At least one invention pertains to an article of footwear having a foot-receiving portion and a sole portion attached via at least one binding element. In one aspect, an article of footwear includes a foot-receiving portion configured to extend over a portion of a foot of a wearer, and the foot-receiving portion being configured to extend to medial and lateral side of the foot, and the foot-receiving portion including a binding element. A sole portion having a top surface for contacting the foot and a lower surface for a least a portion provided ground engagement. A plurality of apertures extending through the top surface and lower surface, the apertures are configured to receive the binding element therein to attach the foot-receiving portion to the sole portion. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011742 | COMBINATION STRUCTURE FOR SHOE SHELL - A combination structure for a shoe shell has a shoe body, a toecap mounted on a front end of the shoe body and at least one connecting part disposed between the shoe body and the toecap. Each of the at least one connecting part has a female connector and a male connector formed respectively on the shoe body and the toecap and is mounted with each other. Connecting the toecap to the shoe body through the at least one connecting part is quick, process improvement and time saving. Furthermore, the toecap is attached securely to the shoe body and not easily detached from the shoe body. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011743 | Article of Footwear with Improved Stability and Balance - The stability and balance offered by an article of footwear is improved by including a rigid layer in an outsole assembly of the article of footwear. The rigid layer may include a material of at least a predefined rigidity. For example, an outsole may be fitted with a carbon fiber plate that maintains the shape and a flatness of the outsole assembly. The rigid layer may be attached to one or more other layers that may be configured for impact force attenuation and comfort. In one or more arrangements, the rigid layer may be sandwiched between two other layers. Alternatively, the rigid layer may be insertable into a layer of the outsole. A channel may cut into a layer of the outsole to distribute weight to an outside portion of the outsole. This distribution of weight to the outside portion of the outsole may improve stability and balance. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011744 | Decoupled Foot Stabilizer System - An article of footwear includes a decoupled foot stabilizer system. The foot stabilizer system is decoupled from a midfoot region of the article of footwear. The foot stabilizer system includes a plurality of strap members. The foot stabilizer system may optionally include a bootie. The plurality of strap members extend underneath a portion of a foot of a wearer. The plurality of strap members are configured to receive a lace at one end. A lace running through the ends of the strap members pulls on the strap members when the lace is tightened and causes the foot stabilizer system to conform to the wearer's foot. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011745 | Article of Footwear Comprising a Plurality of Strips - An article of footwear comprising a plurality of strips is disclosed. The connections between continuous portions of the article can be strengthened by weaving a plurality of strips through apertures disposed in one or more continuous portions. One continuous portion may include a tongue portion of an article. The attachment of the tongue portion to a front of an article may be strengthened by weaving a plurality of strips through apertures. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011746 | Ski boot sole guard - A removable, one-piece sole guard for preventing crevices on a ski boot sole from filling with snow, ice, and debris includes: (a) a head portion including a substantially planar top head surface that is substantially parallel to the bottom surface; (b) a body portion adjacent the head portion, which includes a substantially planar top body surface that is substantially parallel to the bottom surface; (c) at least one pin groove between the head portion and the body portion that opens to the top of the sole guard; (d) two opposite, substantially parallel guard sides; and (e) projections extending down from the bottom surface. A two-pin sole guard for a ski boot with at least two boot sole pins includes a second pin groove that opens to the rear. This simplified abstract is not intended to limit, and should not be interpreted as limiting, the scope of the claims. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011747 | FOOTWEAR WITH IMPROVED SOLE ASSEMBLY - An article of footwear including an outer sole assembly and an upper, the outer sole assembly extending lengthwise from a rear end to a front end, and widthwise between a lateral side and a medial edge, the outer sole assembly having a surface for contact with the ground. The contact surface has a first strip, the first strip having an alternation of projections and recesses. The contact surface has a second strip, the second strip having an alternation of projections and recesses. The projections and recesses of the first strip are arranged alternately with respect to the projections and recesses of the second strip. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011748 | Breathable Shoes - Novel highly breathable shoe soles. Plurality layer of mesh fabric materials are bonded together either by simple stitching or by mechanical bonding. This formed bound of mesh fabrics is then used as shoe sole for either sandals, or other shoes. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011749 | DEVICE ATTACHABLE TO ITEM OF CLOTHING FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL FOR ENHANCING GRIPPING PROPERTIES OF SHOE SOLE - A wiping device may be a friable layer or an absorbent pad made of a material that can absorb and retain a fluid composition and can be attached or is attached to an item of clothing, such as a sock, shoe, compression sleeve, etc. The device is impregnated with an adhesive-type tacky substance that is released when a shoe sole is wiped against it to clean the shoe sole and allow surface dust and debris to be removed from the shoe sole. The deposited substance also forms a film or coating that remains adhered to the surface of the shoe sole to improve traction by imparting tackiness to the shoe sole. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011750 | RAINPROOF SHOE COVER - A bottomless rainproof shoe cover assembly includes a shoe cover and a fixture. The shoe cover is formed into one body by injection molding. One side of the shoe cover is provided with a lateral opening. Fastening tapes are provided on both sides of the lateral opening. The lower periphery of the shoe cover is provided with protrusions. The top surface of the shoe cover is provided with protrusions to form a fixing trough. Both sides of the fixing trough are provided with a positioning hole. The fixture is positioned in the fixing trough for keeping the shoe cover in shape. The present invention provides a greater degree of coverage and convenience in use. Further, the manufacturing process, the amount of materials and the cost are reduced. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011751 | Customized Audio Greeting Cards In A Retail Store - An audio greeting card is typically manufactured with pre-recorded songs that play when the greeting card is opened. The purchaser of an audio greeting card is limited to the songs already selected for such cards. A customizable audio greeting card is provided, for which the user can select the audio that is played. The audio greeting card has an audio receiving and playback device, with a connector for receiving audio information. User-selected audio information is sent to the greeting card and identifiable information is generated pertaining to the sent audio information. The identifiable information may be printed onto a label for affixing to the greeting card or may be printed directly onto the greeting card. The identifiable information is utilized when completing the sale of the customized greeting card, thereby indicating the finalized customization of the user-selected audio played on the purchased audio greeting card. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011752 | Display - A display is provided that includes a plurality of panels that are disposed for movement about a single flipping edge only. The panels may each be flipped manually about said flipping edge from a first position in which one face of the panel faces front, to a second position in which an opposite face of that panel faces front. The display includes at least one set of two panels, which panels are disposed such that their flipping edges include an angle so as to extend at least partially transversely relative to each other, and such that one of their positions at least partially overlaps. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011753 | POLYGONAL ILLUMINATED HAND SIGN - An illuminated hand sign system for providing traffic information when there is no availability of permanently installed sign, for example at a traffic accident or a short term road construction site. The system containing a handle supporting a two-sided sign portion formed of two sign halves each providing a different bit of traffic information, and an illuminating element located in between the two sign halves, and a power source for the illuminating element. A switch is provided to activate the illuminating element so as to render the traffic information more visible both during the day and at night. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011754 | ILLUMINATION PANEL - An illumination panel comprising a transparent core having opposing surfaces, a matrix of light releasing dots substantially covering one surface, and a protective layer in abutting contact with said surface whereby the dots act as an adhesive bonding the core to the protective layer. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011755 | Information display device - There is disclosed an information display device, which comprises a ground attachment structure having a convex upper face, and a cooperating convex removable, transparent top cover, between which an information display support is arranged. The structure is hollowed-out on its upper face with channels enabling water to flow towards openings for discharging water to the ground. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011756 | GUN-AMMUNITION INTELLIGENT SYSTEM FOR OWNER RECOGNITION OF PORTABLE GUNS - An intelligent gun-ammunition system for a portable gun includes a gun having a handle; an owner recognition circuit having circuitry for recognizing an authorized grip on the handle and an activating circuit for allowing operation of a firing mechanism of the gun when authorized grip is recognized; ammunition for the gun; and an ammunition circuit communicated with the owner recognition circuit for allowing the ammunition to be fired when the owner recognition circuit recognizes the authorized grip. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011757 | SHOTGUN GAS EXCHANGER - A shotgun gas exchanger comprising a gas exchanger tube for connectively engaging with a shotgun barrel and a choke disposed in the gas exchanger having longitudinal axial channels on the exterior surface thereof, such that gas from the shotgun barrel flows through the longitudinal axial channels and gathers in front of the muzzle end of the choke to retard the release of pellets from a wadding cup exiting the muzzle. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011758 | INTEGRATED SLING MOUNT AND RECOIL LUG - A new sling mount for firearms is disclosed. The sling mount in particular also serves as a recoil lug for the firearm. At least one loop extends outward from the sling mount for use in attaching a sling. This passage may require a hole to be cut into the casing of the firearm for accommodation. The shape, size, contours and location of the sling mount will be dependent upon the intended weapon platform. In any event, the at least one loop provides attachment for a sling while also avoiding entanglement of the sling with a folding stock. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011759 | RECOIL-REDUCING SHOOTING REST - A shooting rest supports a firearm and reduces recoil energy of the firearm. The shooting rest has a rear support and a front support for supporting the firearm and a frame connecting the rear support and the front support. The frame supports at least one weight to reduce the amount of recoil energy felt by a shooter. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011760 | FIREARM VISE - A firearm holding device for holding a firearm having a forend, a grip and a buttstock. The holding device comprises a base having a longitudinal axis, a forend support mounted on the base for supporting the forend of the firearm, a grip support mounted on the base for supporting the grip of the firearm, and a buttstock support mounted on the base for supporting the buttstock of the firearm. At least one of the forend support, grip support and buttstock support are moveable on the base along the longitudinal axis of the base to accommodate various sizes and types of firearms. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011761 | Fishing Rod With A Casting Mechanism - A fishing rod with automatic casting mechanism includes an elongated fishing rod, a reel and a length of fishing line stored on the reel with one end of the line fixed to the reel and a plurality of line guides along the rod with a single line guide at the distal end thereof. The fishing line extends from the reel and through the line guides including the final line guide at the end of the rod. A weighted fishing lure is attached to an opposite end of the fishing line and includes the hook. In addition, a tubular member includes a front and rear position and spring biased mechanism including a coil spring contained within the tubular member for automatically casting the fishing lure over a body of water for a distance of 100 meters or more. A push button release for releasing the energy in the coil spring includes a gravity operated L-shaped element for blocking the movement of the button when the tip of the rod is disposed at an angle of less than 45° and allows the button to be pushed when the rod is disposed at about 45° angle or up to almost 90° to thereby automatically propel the lure and line across the water. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011762 | Nanocomposite fishing hooks - The preferred embodiment of the disclosed fishing hook utilizes a self reinforced polymer, Tecamax Self Reinforced Polymer (SRP), to form the hook. In addition, the hook has a nanocomposite coating, utilizing Nanobyk 3600 or Nanobyk 3601 as the nanocomposite additive, that increases the rigidity and scratch resistance of the hook. The hook may also utilize Bykoplast-1000 for pigmentation to produce color variations. The eyelet located opposite the barbed end of the hook is rotated ninety (90) degrees from conventional hooks so it lays flush with a surface when the hook is placed flush on the surface. The hook also has additional build-up in certain strategic locations along the hook, including near the eyelet end of the hook, near the barbed end of the hook and at the beginning of the curve of the hook for added strength and also contains additional smaller barbs along the length of the hook. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011763 | RELEASABLE FISHING SINKER ASSEMBLY - A fishing sinker assembly is provided including a weighted body and an elongated insert. The weighted body includes a throughbore defining a cavity extending between two openings. The elongated insert extends through the cavity and includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a middle portion. The proximal end includes a connecting means for connecting the fishing sinker to a fishing line. The distal end is larger than the size of at least one of the openings, wherein the distal end prevents the body from being slidably removed over the distal end. The middle potion includes a breakaway segment positioned within the cavity. The breakaway segment has a tensile strength less than that of the proximal end, distal end and fishing line attached to the proximal end such that added tension will cause the breakaway segment to selectively break prior to breaking of the proximal end, distal end or fishing line. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011764 | Animal Trap with Collapsible Arm - An animal trap has a base, an upper jaw pivotally coupled with the base so that it is movable between a closed position and an open position, and a set arm that is pivotally coupled with the upper jaw and moveable between a collapsed position and an open position. In its open position, the set arm provides a lever whereby application of a force to the set arm moves the upper jaw toward its open position. A method for trapping an animal includes moving a trap between a first position, where the upper jaw is closed, and the set arm is collapsed, and a second position, where the upper jaw is closed and the set arm is open. The method further includes the step of moving the trap between a second position and a third position in which the upper jaw is open, and the set arm is open. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011765 | Aviation Fuel Containing a Proportion of Organic Compunds from Biomass - The invention relates to an aviation fuel containing between 1 and 100 wt.-% of a fraction of a compound obtained by means of chemical transformation from renewable, natural optionally-hydroxylated monounsaturated fatty acids having a chain length at least equal to 14 carbon atoms, selected from among nitriles and medium fatty acid esters containing between 7 and 12 carbon atoms per molecule and between 0 and 99 wt.-% of a kerosene originating from petrol that meets global aviation fuel specifications. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011766 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLID FUEL AND SOLID FUEL PRODUCED BY THE METHOD - Provided are a modified solid fuel manufacturing method that reduces manufacturing costs and environmental impact while also realizing higher strength such as for transport, and modified solid fuels manufactured using the manufacturing method. When solid fuels are manufactured by crushing low grade coal, mixing the crushed low grade coal with solvent oil to prepare a slurry, heating the slurry to at least the boiling point of water to evaporate moisture included in the slurry, separating the solvent oil from the slurry to produce charcoal dust and compression compacting said charcoal dust, by heating the slurry to at least the boiling point of water, the non-volatile components included in the low grade coal are extracted with the solvent oil, the outer surface of the low grade coal and the internal surfaces of the pores are coated with the extracted non-volatile components, and the content of heavy oil added from the outside will be less than 0.5 mass %, and preferably essentially 0%, relative to the solid fuel after drying. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011767 | TREE GUARD - A street tree guard ensuring easy assembly work and having secure coupling strength is provided. The street tree guard includes an inner supporting member which is configured to be installed on a ground around a street tree, an outer supporting member which is configured to be disposed while being spaced apart from the inner supporting member outward, a covering member which configured to be disposed between the inner supporting member and the outer supporting member. Each of the inner supporting member and the outer supporting member includes a plurality of base members configured to be disposed at equal intervals and a plurality of connecting members configured to connect two facing ends of the base members to each other. If a part of the street tree guard is damage, only the damaged part is replaced for maintenance, thereby reducing the maintenance sot. The street tree guard ensures easy installation. The street tree guard ensures simple assembly work, thereby making it easy to clean a surrounding of the street tree. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011768 | Display Rack Adapted for Plant Display - A plant display rack allowing for the display and storage of plants in a stacked configuration above the underlying floor. The rack system features a support rack having a plurality of vertical supports elevating a plurality of pairs of horizontally disposed support members above the floor. A plurality of support shelves configured for an engagement with the horizontal support members each have slanted plant support surfaces. The slanted surfaces coerce runoff water to an exit aperture to a reservoir positioned on the display rack. An optional secondary reservoir may be provided to collect runoff water from the individual reservoirs of multiple display racks, and water the plants thereon subsequent to collection. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011769 | STABLE CABLE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A stable cable system and method are disclosed. The stable cable system comprises at least two stakes, at least one cable, wherein the at least one cable is coupled to the at least two stakes, wherein the at least one cable has at least one loop and at least one connector, wherein the at least one connector is inserted through the at least one loop and around an object. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011770 | SEED STICKER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a seed sticker for seeding and planting flowers or sprouts easily and quickly in a small vessel such as a pot at home or in a flower garden and a manufacturing method thereof. The present invention is characterized by a seed sticker inside of which a seed is enshrined comprising: a transfer paper | 2012-01-19 |
20120011771 | NOVEL COMPOUND CONTAINED IN BLUE ROSE - Disclosed is a novel compound contained in blue rose. This novel compound, which is contained in blue rose, has a chemical structure represented by general formula (I): | 2012-01-19 |
20120011772 | Garden planter - A planter may include a plurality of walls. Each of the walls have an outer surface, a first end and a second end, a cavity positioned between the first end and the second end, and at least one aperture extending from the outer surface to the cavity. The planter may also include a liquid permeable cover that traverses the at least one aperture and a connection means for connecting a first end of a first wall to a second end of a second wall. The planter may also be adapted to engage a framework. The framework has a frame that includes a plurality of frame members and a lattice attached to the frame. The framework may be pivotally coupled to the planter. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011773 | PLANTER BAG - A self-mulching planter bag that is tapered such that the diameter is larger at the top providing for easy removal of the bag from the root mass. It can be used for transplantation where a user can place a planter bag into a larger planter bag as the plant grows. The larger planter bag has space for the smaller bag through the use of a core feed plug which, when removed from the larger bag, leaves a void that is equal or greater to the size of the smaller bag. The larger bag can be pre-filled with designer soils especially suited for the particular plant. The planter bag also incorporates attachment points that can be used to train the plant or to attach the bags to surfaces or even to each other. Interconnected planter bag configurations can be used in a variety of applications including erosion control and environmental restoration. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011774 | Barrier Gate - A barrier gate comprising: a generally stationary barrier frame; a pivot member in communication with the barrier frame; a swing arm in communication with the pivot member, and rotatable with respect to the barrier frame; a barrier arm in fixed communication with the swing arm; an electro-magnet in fixed communication with one of the barrier frame and the swing arm, the electro-magnet is energizable and de-energizable; a strike plate in fixed communication the other of the barrier frame and the swing arm, and magnetically attachable to the electro-magnet when the electro-magnet is energized, and when the strike plate is magnetically attached to the electro-magnet the barrier gate is in a first position, when the swing arm is rotated generally about 90° from the first position the barrier gate is in an second position; at least one force acting on the swing arm such that the force tends to rotate the swing arm from the first position to the second position; where when the electro-magnet is energized and magnetically attached to the strike plate, the barrier gate is in a first position, and further when the electro-magnet is de-energized when in the first position, the swing arm will generally rotate about 90° from the first position to the second position. A barrier gate comprising: a generally stationary barrier frame; a pivot member in fixed communication with the barrier frame; a swing arm in rotatable communication with the pivot member, and rotatable with respect to the barrier frame; a barrier arm in fixed communication with the swing arm; a swing arm lock plate, with an opening, the swing arm lock plate in fixed communication with one of the swing arm and the barrier frame; an actuator in fixed communication with the other of the swing arm and the barrier frame, the actuator having a first mode, where an actuating element is extended out from the actuator and into the opening, and having a second mode, where the actuating element is retracted into the actuator, and withdrawn from the opening; at least one force acting on the swing arm such that the force tends to rotate the swing arm from the first position to the second position; where when the actuator is in a first mode, the barrier gate is in a first position, and further when the actuator is in a second mode, the swing arm will generally rotate about 90° from the first position to the second position. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011775 | Safety Fence That Is Closed Automatically - A safety fence includes a door unit, a locking unit mounted on the door unit, a switching mechanism mounted on the door unit and connected with the locking unit, and a positioning and restoring unit mounted on the door unit. The door unit includes a first rail, a second rail and a door. Thus, when the door unit is not opened to reach the predetermined angle, the door is driven by the positioning and restoring unit and is returned and moved backward relative to the first rail to abut the second rail so that the door is locked onto the second rail by the locking unit so as to close the door unit automatically. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011776 | Door threshold - A door threshold may include upper and lower members for sandwiching carpet and/or carpet padding therebetween. The threshold may, in certain example embodiments, grip the carpet in order to prevent it from being pulled out from between the upper and lower threshold members. Thus, in certain example instances, the need for tacks (or carpet tack strip(s)) proximate the threshold can be reduced and/or eliminated. In certain example embodiments of this invention, the threshold structure may include a locating bracket that is provided proximate the door frame for frame alignment and security purposes, and/or one or more pans located under the threshold for locating and/or securing purposes. Levelers, shims and/or the like may be used in certain example embodiments in order to compensate for non-level flooring proximate the door. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011777 | TELESCOPING FLOOR SEAL FOR VERTICALLY DISPLACEABLE PARTITION - A telescoping floor seal assembly comprising an attachment portion adapted to be mounted to a bottom edge of a vertically displaceable partition, and a displaceable sealing portion slideably mounted within the attachment portion for relative displacement therewith between a fully collapsed position and a fully extended position and described. The displaceable sealing portion has at least one longitudinal sealing edge member at a base thereof for contacting a floor when the vertical partition is displaced to a closed position. The attachment portion is substantially vertically displaceable with the vertically displaceable partition while the sealing edge member of the displaceable sealing portion remains in sealing contact with the floor within a predetermined displacement range of vertical movement of the vertical partition. The telescoping floor seal assembly thereby accommodates live load deflections of the vertically displaceable partition without compromising the seal formed between the floor and the telescoping floor seal. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011778 | ELECTRIC DOOR-LOCKING APPARATUS, AND ELECTRIC DOOR COMPRISING SAME - The present invention provides an electric door-locking apparatus, and an electric door comprising same. The electric door-locking apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a locking switch arranged at a door frame to check the locked status of an electric door body when the electric door body is closed; a screw rotatable in the forward and backward directions; a locking roller guide arranged at the door frame in the vicinity of the screw; and a sliding unit, one end of which is rotatably connected to the screw and the other end of which is connected to the electric door body. The electric door-locking apparatus according to the present invention has a structure which enables simple and easy operation, improves the reliability of the locking function, reduces the risk of failure and erroneous operation, and enables easy manufacture and maintenance to reduce manufacturing costs and maintenance costs as compared to conventional apparatuses. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011779 | POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND MATERIALS AND RELATED PRODUCTS - Embodiments relate to methods of fabricating PCD materials by subjecting a mixture that exhibits a broad diamond particle size distribution to an HPHT process, PCD materials so-formed, and PDCs including a polycrystalline diamond table comprising such PCD materials. In an embodiment, a PCD material includes a plurality of bonded diamond grains that exhibit a substantially unimodal diamond grain size distribution characterized, at least in part, by a parameter θ that is less than about 1.0. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011780 | MODULAR GUY ANCHOR - A modular guy anchor includes an anchor head and an anchor shaft. The anchor head includes a tubular region for receiving the anchor shaft. The anchor shaft has one end that extends into or through the tubular region and is retained therein. The anchor shaft is preferably galvanized steel coated over at least a portion of its length with a corrosion-resistant material. The corrosion-resistant material is preferably applied over any portion of the anchor shaft that is exposed to soil during normal use. The modularity of the guy anchor facilitates stocking, shipping, and installation, while the corrosion resistance of the anchor shaft promotes longevity. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011781 | Perimeter wall support system for a manufactured home - A perimeter wall support system is disclosed for supporting a perimeter wall section of a manufactured home. The perimeter support system comprises an auxiliary support pier assembly disposed adjacent a perimeter wall having an auxiliary pier support pad with a support pier supported thereon, and at least one elongated strut extending between the auxiliary support pad and the perimeter wall section. At least one anchor coupling affixes a lower end of the strut to the auxiliary support pad. A connector member is carried by an upper end of the strut for securing the strut to the wall section. A longitudinally adjustable mechanism is operable for adjusting the effective length of the strut between the floor structure and the auxiliary support pad in finite increments. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011782 | FENESTRATION SYSTEM WITH SOLAR CELLS - It is described a fenestration system comprising a window pane provided with a horizontal stripe pattern of solar cells, and window blinds provided with slats operative to concentrate direct sunlight onto said solar cells and operative to redirect diffuse daylight and/or direct sunlight for improved daylight distribution within an interior space. The fenestration system may be provided with control means for automatically adjustment of said window blinds based on a number of parameters like sun position, sky conditions, energy demands, need for daylight within the interior space and need for solar shading. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011783 | Photovoltaic Devices and Photovoltaic Roofing Elements Including Granules, and Roofs Using Them - The present invention includes photovoltaic devices and photovoltaic roofing elements comprising a photovoltaic element having an active face and an operating wavelength range; a polymer structure having (a) a bottom surface disposed on the active face of the photovoltaic element and (b) a top surface; and a plurality of granules disposed on the top surface of the polymer structure. Roofs including the photovoltaic devices and photovoltaic roofing elements of the present invention may be configured to have an aesthetically desirable appearance while retaining high photovoltaic efficiency. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011784 | Photovoltaic Roofing Elements and Roofs Using Them - The present invention relates generally to photovoltaic devices. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic roofing products in which a photovoltaic element is affixed to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a photovoltaic roofing element comprising a roofing substrate having a solar reflectivity of greater than 0.25, and one or more photovoltaic elements affixed to the roofing substrate. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a photovoltaic roofing element comprising a roofing substrate comprising a bituminous substrate, and a plurality of colored roofing granules disposed on the bituminous substrate, the roofing substrate having color within the color space of CIE Lab coordinates L* in the range of about 20 to about 20, a* in the range of about −5 to about 5, and b* in the range of −15 to about −5; and one or more photovoltaic elements affixed to the roofing substrate. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011785 | Container Flooring - A synthetic flooring module and method of fabricating the module are disclosed. The flooring module comprises an extruded floor member composed of a chemical resin material which is unaffected by the complications inherent with wood flooring. The flooring module has a profile adapted to provide for the maximum strength under significant compressive loads normally inherent in supporting forklifts used in, for example tractor trailer flooring. The profile of the floor module provides a plurality of spaced apart supports can figure to provide the compressive strength noted above while employing a minimal amount of resent material. The volume between the spaced apart supports has a channel configuration and a substantially C-shaped profile. The profile in combination with the resent employed and the overall configuration of the supports provides for a structure having properties which exceed the properties inherent with wood or other materials previously used in the art. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011786 | STRUCTURAL STRINGER FOR STAIRWAYS - A stringer assembly for mounting to steps of a stairway, comprises first and second stringer members. The first stringer member are adapted to be secured to the steps with first fasteners that are driven through the first stringer member and then into the steps. The second stringer member is adapted to be positioned with respect to the first stringer member such as to conceal the first fastener and to be mounted thereto via second fasteners and glue, wherein the second fasteners are adapted to be driven through the first stringer member and then into the second stringer member. Decorative covers are provided for mounting onto exposed edges of the first and second stringer members. A method for assembling a stringer to steps of a stairway and a kit for producing a stringer assembly for use in stairways are also disclosed. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011787 | DECK-SEALING SURROUND FOR SKYLIGHTS AND WINDOWS - A surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a curb-abutting surface and a roof abutting surface. The curb-abutting surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting side of the roof abutting surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be comprised of any suitable impermeable material, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011788 | Method for Strengthening a Structure and Associated Anchorage Unit - The invention therefore proposes an anchorage unit for anchoring at least one prestressing member, capable of being tensioned, onto a structural component to be strengthened or repaired by additional prestressing. The anchorage unit includes means of fixing onto the structural component and means of anchoring the prestressing member located adjacent to a first side of the anchorage unit oriented towards a regular section of the prestressing member. The fixing means are located adjacent to a second side, opposite the first side, of the anchorage unit, which is so provided that it may be put into traction when the prestressing member is tensioned. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011789 | SLIDING PRIVACY DOOR FOR PARTITION SYSTEMS - An office partition system including at least first and second panels and a sliding privacy door guidably supported against the first panel via an elongated horizontal guide. The elongated horizontal guide has a channel that receives the privacy door and a mounting structure for mounting the guide to a horizontal track of the first panel. The elongated horizontal guide has a width that is substantially equivalent to the width of the first panel. The privacy door includes wheels that may support the entire weight of the privacy door. The privacy door may move from a first, open position allowing access to an interior space of the office partition system via an opening to a second, closed position restricting access to the interior space via the opening. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011790 | VENTILATED ROOF SYSTEM WITH RIDGE VENT - A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011791 | PORTABLE FLOOR COVERING - A portable floor panel has at least one absorption layer and at least one load-distributing layer laminated thereto and forming therewith a circumferential edge in turned formed with notches and teeth oriented such that notches and teeth of adjacent panels fit with one another. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011792 | HIGH STRENGTH LIGHT-FRAMED WALL STRUCTURE - A light-framed wall structure contains a wall frame of studs, a bottom plate and a single top plate that together define a stud cavity; exterior sheathing attached to the wall frame and covering the stud cavity; and a polyurethane foam within the stud cavity and affixed to the exterior sheathing, studs, bottom plate and top plate. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011793 | Adhesion Enhanced Insulated Framing Member - The present invention relates to the construction arts, in particular a new implementation for a framing member or structural support apparatus for bearing the loads required for walls, roofs, ceilings, and floors. Further a formed insulated layer with enhanced adhesion characteristics provides a thermal break within the framing member serves to increase the insulation value and enhance the structural value of the apparatus. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011794 | CONTINUOUS POUR CONCRETE SLIP DOWEL - According to one non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, a continuous pour concrete slip dowel is disclosed configured for use across a joint between adjacent concrete slabs. The continuous pour concrete slip dowel of the invention includes a slip sleeve configured to be positioned within a first concrete slab, and a main dowel rod having i) a first rod end portion configured to be received within the slip sleeve, ii) a second opposed rod end configured to be received within a second concrete slab which is adjacent the first slab and spaced from the first slab by a intervening joint, and iii) an intermediate coupling rod portion connecting the first rod end with the second rod end, wherein the coupling rod portion defines an offset therein whereby the coupling rod portion is configured to extend around the joint. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011795 | COVERING MODULE - A covering module for installation on a subsurface and for attachment to additional modules to form a finished decorative surface is provided. The covering module comprises a decorative covering that is detachably or permanently attached to an anchor sheet. The covering module is configured so as to expose a joining region of the decorative covering and a joining region of the anchor sheet. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011796 | PANEL AND FASTENING SYSTEM FOR SUCH PANEL - A fastening system for floor panels, which has profiles on small faces of the panels. Opposite retaining profiles match so that similar panels can be interlinked. The panels have opposite first retaining profiles configured so on a panel in first line, a new panel can be locked in second line by attaching the new panel to the installed panel at an angle relative to the installed panel and then swiveling it down into the plane of the installed panel. The panel has opposite second retaining elements that have corresponding hook elements. A hook connection can be established by a hook element of the new panel and hook element of a panel already installed in second line by swiveling the new panel. Every hook connection is associated with an additional locking element that prevents the release of the hook connection in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the installed panels. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011797 | TAPERED TRUSS - A tapered truss is provided. In one embodiment, the truss has a pair of base members configured to be attached to a top surface of a vertical support member. The truss may further have an upper pair of truss members and a lower pair of truss members. Each upper truss member each forms an acute angle with a respective base member and each lower truss member forms an obtuse angle from the respective base member such that the lower truss member is not parallel to the upper truss member. The truss may additionally include a ceiling joist member connected to each of the lower truss members. In one embodiment, the ceiling joist member is substantially parallel to the pair of base members. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011798 | BUILDING SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR - A unitized building construction formed of a plurality of pultruded building components adhesively connected. The building components include a ground support foundation, a main perimeter sill beam that is attached to the support columns; structural, foam insulated floor, wall and roof panels; structural corner connectors; a structural one-piece coved “wind spoiler” soffit and fascia tie beam; and, a structural one piece ridge beam. The components are designed to be interconnected with adjacent parts as the building is assembled. These interconnecting parts are bonded together into place using high strength resin adhesives. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011799 | SUPPORT ELEMENT FOR A REINFORCING ROD - A support and spacer element for use with one or more reinforcing rods. The element includes a hollow section having an upper rim and a lower rim. The upper rim has one or more pairs of recesses oppositely disposed therein for receiving and supporting respective reinforcing rods. The element also includes one or more pairs of oppositely disposed flanges spaced apart from the upper rim and outwardly extending from the hollow section for securing the reinforcing rods to the hollow section. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011800 | PRECISE PATIENT TABLE CAVITY FORM - A frame for precise casting of concrete comprises a first fascia plate having a score line in a first predetermined location, a second fascia plate having a score line at a second predetermined location a third fascia plate having a score line at a third predetermined location and a fourth fascia plate having a score line at a fourth predetermined location. A precise concrete screed is disposed in a position relative to an upper margin of the fascia plates and allows for formation of a foundation within 2 millimeters in terms of height, position, and levelness. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011801 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A TOWER FOUNDATION AND TOWER ADAPTER - A method for producing a tower foundation is provided The method includes providing a tower adapter having a cylindrical portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the adapter and a first lateral portion extending perpendicularly to the cylindrical portion at a first end thereof, and having a plurality of first through-holes, wherein the ratio of a maximum longitudinal extension and a maximum lateral extension of the adapter is smaller than or equal to 1 and providing an anchor and anchor bolts. The method also includes forming a foundation including the anchor and the anchor bolts, wherein the anchor bolts extend from the anchor to an upper surface of the foundation and protrude from the upper surface, and placing the adapter on the anchor bolts so that the anchor bolts extend through and protrude from the first through holes and a space is provided between an upper surface of the foundation and a lower surface of the adapter. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011802 | SPLASH BLOCK - A splash block includes a body featuring a splash plate, an opposing pair of sidewalls and a back wall. The splash block body is also provided with an aperture adapted to receive an anchoring stake so that the body of the splash block may be secured to a surface. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011803 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING PARTS OF A WOOD FRAMEWORK CONSTRUCTION, AND ASSEMBLY USED - A method for assembling parts (P | 2012-01-19 |
20120011804 | COMPOSITE POLES - Poles for supporting electric transmission lines and a method for forming such poles are provided. An exemplary pole includes a center shaft and a first modular support shaft. The first modular support shaft surrounds more or less of the length of the center shaft and includes a plurality of first panels. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011805 | STEEL AND WOOD COMPOSITE STRUCTURE WITH METAL JACKET WOOD STUDS AND RODS - A composite member provides support to a structure. A wooden core of the composite member has a perimeter and a length. The wooden core provides support to the structure. A metal jacket is attached to the perimeter of the wooden core of the composite member and spans the entire length. The metal jacket provides also support to the structure. Furthermore, the interaction between the wooden core and the metal jacket provide a combination of strength that surpasses the sum of individual strengths. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011806 | UNITARY BRIDGE FOR CONCRETE STRUCTURE ATTACHMENTS - A unitary bridge for attachments to hollow concrete structures, specifically, concrete poles, comprising at least one hollow tubular member spanning the diameter of the structure, having first and second ends embedded in and open to the opposite sides of the poles' walls. The tubular member is internally threaded a sufficient distance from the first and second ends towards the center of the pole to accommodate a bolt, and passes through and is attached to at least one flat vertical support member embedded in the wall at an angle sufficient to conform to the shape of the wall. Preferably, the tubular member passes through and is attached to two such support members, each embedded in opposite sides of the wall. Also embedded in the wall can be multiple annular components, such as helical wire springs or annular bars, and vertical tension strands for structural support. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011807 | DEVICE FOR TREATING PACKAGING MEANS - The invention relates to a device for treating packaging means, such as bottles, cans or similar containers, comprising a device-internal transport section, on which the treatment of the packaging means is carried out on processing stations ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011808 | ITEM LOADING APPARATUS - A system is disclosed for loading at least one item into each of a plurality of containers. The system includes a plurality of buckets, each configured for supporting at least one container. The system also has a conveyor interconnected to each of the buckets. The conveyor has a conveyor axis of rotation that is oriented at an acute conveyor angle to a horizontal plane. The buckets are oriented relative to the conveyor axis of rotation by a wedge angle. The buckets move in series around the axis of rotation from a first path portion to a second path portion. An inner surface of the container is oriented generally in or parallel to the horizontal plane when the buckets are moved along the first path portion and the inner surface is oriented at an angle to the horizontal plane that is of an amount that is twice the wedge angle when the buckets are moved along the second path portion. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011809 | HEAD FOR APPLYING THREADED CAPS ON CONTAINERS - A head for applying threaded caps to containers, comprising, a top body, having a longitudinal axis, an intermediate support, rotationally fixed with respect to the top body and axially mobile with respect to the top body in the direction of said longitudinal axis, elastic compression means, set between said top body and said intermediate support, a tubular bushing, fixed with respect to the intermediate support, a shaft, extending within said tubular bushing so that it shares said longitudinal axis, the shaft carrying at a bottom end thereof an attachment for a member for gripping the caps, a magnetic clutch, set between the tubular bushing and the shaft, wherein the magnetic clutch comprises a first magnet and a second magnet, said magnets being set within said tubular bushing and having respective surfaces facing, and set at a distance from, one another, wherein the first magnet is fixed with respect to the shaft and the second magnet is rotationally fixed with respect to the tubular bushing and can be adjusted axially in the direction of said longitudinal axis, a magnet support, fixed to the second magnet, the magnet support being rotationally fixed and axially mobile with respect to the tubular bushing, the magnet support having an external thread; and an adjustment ring, set on the outside of the tubular bushing, the adjustment ring being axially fixed with respect to the tubular bushing and being able to turn about said longitudinal axis, the adjustment ring having an internal thread that engages said external thread of the magnet support. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011810 | FILM OPENER AND FILM FITTING SYSTEM - Provided is a film opener and a film placement system capable of smoothly and securely placing even a thin tubular film around a placement target. The film opener is mounted to a film placement apparatus for opening a tubular film supplied so as to be sheet-like folded and placing the tubular film around a bottle, and includes first and second suction rods and third and fourth suction rods that grip a sheet-like folded label by suction, and the first and second suction rods, and the third and fourth suction rods, separate from each other, and thereby the label is opened, and in a state where the label is open, suction holes of the first suction rod and suction holes of the fourth suction rod oppose each other, and suction holes of the second suction rods and suction holes of the third suction rod oppose each other. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011811 | MANDREL FOR APPLYING AND CUTTING SHRINK SLEEVE MATERIAL TO CONTAINERS - A mandrel assembly for use in shrink sleeve labeler machines includes a replaceable insert having a cutting slot that is spaced apart from both upper and lower elements of the mandrel assembly. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011812 | Sterile Filling Machine Having Filling Station and E-Beam Chamber - A sterile filling machine and related method are provided for sterile filling a container with a substance. The container includes a resealable stopper or portion and a chamber for receiving the substance therein. The sealed, empty containers are subjected to radiation capable of penetrating through the resealable portion and chamber for sterilizing the container. The previously sterilized containers are then transported through another sterilizing chamber, such as an e-beam chamber, to sterilize the penetrable surface. A filling member is moved into engagement with the resealable portion to pierce the sterilized penetrable surface of the resealable portion and inject the substance through the filling member and into the chamber of the container. Energy is then transmitted onto the stopper to hermetically re-seal the penetration in the resealable portion. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011813 | BANKNOTE SORTING AND BUNDLING APPARATUS AND BANKNOTE SORTING AND STACKING METHOD - A banknote sorting and bundling apparatus ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011814 | MANUAL FEED BOX ERECTOR AND SEALER - A closure device including a closure assembly for closing the flaps of a box. The closure assembly includes a T-shaped structure having a first horizontal surface upon which a box can move during a closure process and a guide positioned on each side of the T-shaped structure, each guide being angled relative to the T-shaped structure and adapted to close the major flaps of the box as the box is moved proximally across the T-shaped structure. The horizontal portion can be positioned vertically higher than a support surface to allow a portion of the box to move therebetween. The closure device can further include a minor flap closure device for closing the minor flaps of the box prior to closing the major flaps of the box. The closure device can also include a sealing device, such as a taping head, for sealing the box closed. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011815 | FILTER ELEMENT; COMPONENTS THEREOF; AND METHODS - Z-filters capable of cleaning particulate matter from airflow streams. Methods for retrofitting bag house dust collectors. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011816 | AIR INTAKE STRUCTURE OF AN AIR PURIFIER - An air purifier air intake structure is disclosed to have one or a number of air inlets made on the housing of the air purifier adjacent to the air input port thereof for enabling the air purifier to suck in oxygen rich outdoor air during indoor air circulation and purification operation of the air purifier. By means of the one or a number of air inlets in the air purifier adjacent to its air input port to guide in oxygen rich outdoor air for purification by the air purifier, purified air is discharged into the indoor space through the air output port of the air purifier, increasing (supplying) the oxygen content in the indoor air and enhancing the indoor space purification effect of the air purifier. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011817 | ATMOSPHERIC AIR FILTRATION UNIT, AIR PRE-FILTRATION UNIT, AND ASSOCIATED AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR REMOVEABLE ATTACHMENT THEREOF - An air filtration system including a pre-filtration unit having a filter section and a spacer section attached to the filter section and extending downstream from the filter section, a pre-filter attachment device having a pre-filter securing section and a first plurality of coupling members, and a filtration unit. The filter section includes a pre-filter. The spacer section includes an at least partially open end located on a downstream side of the spacer section to expose a downstream face of the pre-filter. The filtration unit includes a filter frame, an upper section thereof including an upstream-facing surface having a plurality of openings, a filter secured inside the lower section of filter frame, and a second plurality of coupling members located on the filter frame and coupleable with the first plurality of coupling members of the pre-filter attachment device to removeably secure the pre-filtration unit to the filtration unit. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011818 | MOVABLE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR THE GATHERING ROLLS OF A HARVESTER - A movable mounting assembly for the gathering rolls of a harvester including at least a pair of gathering rolls, each gathering rolls mounted for movement between a use condition in which the roll is positioned forwardly of the harvester and a non-use condition wherein the roll is retracted to shorten the effective length of the harvester in order to improve maneuverability. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011819 | Header With Adjustable Lean Bar - In an example embodiment a header includes a lean bar having a position that is adjustable. A controller may be configured to change position of the lean bar. The lean bar position may be manipulated in response to a characteristic of crop material to be processed. In one example embodiment a control panel is provided in a cab of a vehicle to allow an operator to remotely manipulate the position of the lean bar. A control panel may be provided to allow an operator to manipulate the lean bar. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011820 | Header With Improved Lean Bar - In an example embodiment a header includes a rotatable lean bar that is the forwardmost element. In an example embodiment, the lean bar may be freely rotatable and include elements to assist in rotation upon engagement with crop material and elements to urge the crop material in a desired direction. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011821 | Variable Speed Lean Bar - In an example embodiment a header includes a rotatable lean bar. A controller may be provided to manipulate the rotation of the lean bar. In an example embodiment, rotation of the lean bar may be manipulated in response to a characteristic of a vehicle, such as vehicle speed. In one example embodiment a control panel is provided in a cab of a vehicle to allow an operator to manipulate rotation of the lean bar. A sensor may be provided to detect characteristics of the rotation and a display provided to indicate rotational characteristics of the lean bar. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011822 | AGRICULTURAL HEADER TRANSPORT KIT - An agricultural header assembly broadly includes a header and a header transport assembly. The header is disposed in a transport orientation when a rigid beam thereof is out of vertical alignment with the header center of gravity. The transport assembly includes first and second pairs of spaced apart wheels shiftably connected to the rigid beam for movement between a transport position and a field position. The first and second pairs of wheels define respective first and second midpoints therebetween when in the transport position. The first and second midpoints are each disposed in general vertical alignment with the header center of gravity when the header is in the transport orientation to substantially balance the header on the transport assembly. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011823 | HIGH ELONGATION STEEL CORD WITH PREFORMED STRANDS - A steel cord ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011824 | INTEGRAL LUBRICATION TUBE AND NOZZLE COMBINATION - An assembly includes a tube fitting integrally joined with a nozzle and adapted with a plurality of passages to spray lubricating oil at components within a bearing compartment of a gas turbine engine. In another aspect, the tube fitting and the nozzle are attached to a lubrication tube such that the tube fitting and nozzle can be inserted or removed from the bearing compartment along with the lubrication tube without disassembling the bearing compartment. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011825 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH NOISE ATTENUATING VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE - A bypass gas turbine engine includes a variable area fan nozzle with a leading edge region that defines an increased airfoil leading edge radius. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011826 | TURBOJET ENGINE WITH AN ELEMENT OF THE NACELLE ATTACHED TO THE INTERMEDIATE CASING - The present invention relates to a turbojet engine with a fan ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011827 | BLEED AIR OUTLET IN THE BYPASS DUCT OF A TURBOFAN ENGINE - A bleed air outlet provided in the bypass duct of a turbofan engine includes a bleed air tube protruding into the bypass duct and a cover having a plurality of air outlet openings provided in the top of the cover, with the cover being conceived as an elongate, essentially oval, shell-like aerodynamic fairing element ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011828 | PROPULSION SYSTEM - A propulsion system may include a cylindrical support member and a tubular rotatable member rotatably mounted within the support member that may be adapted to permit fluid flow therethrough. The tubular rotatable member may extend past a down stream end of the support member. An exemplary embodiment of a propulsion system may also disclose a vane attached on an interior surface of the tubular member and may include a blade which extends in a direction toward a rotational axis of the rotatable member such that rotation of the tubular member and the vane attached thereon draws fluid into the tubular member to accelerate the fluid flow through the tubular member. Additionally, a nozzle may be attached to the down stream end of the support member and include a primary nozzle and a secondary nozzle within the primary nozzle. The secondary nozzle may be engaged with the primary nozzle by a stator. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011829 | METHOD TO OPERATE A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - A method is provided to operate a diesel particulate filter of a Diesel engine equipped with a soot-sensor located in an outlet of the diesel particulate filter, the soot-sensor operating according to a succession of soot loading phases mutually separated by a regeneration phase. The method includes, but is not limited to setting a borderline value of the efficiency of the diesel particulate filter, resetting a value of a counter, during a regeneration phase of the soot-sensor, this value representing a soot loading level of the soot-sensor, iteratively increasing the value of this counter, during a next soot loading phase of the soot-sensor, at least until the value reaches a predetermined threshold value of the counter, and detecting an unsuited efficiency of the diesel particulate filter, if a next regeneration phase of the soot-sensor begins when the value of the counter is below the predetermined threshold value of the counter. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011830 | METHOD FOR HEATING SOLID AMMONIA TO RELEASE GASEOUS AMMONIA IN EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM - A method for heating solid ammonia (NH | 2012-01-19 |