06th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090031564 | METHOD OF REPAIRING A SHROUD SEGMENT OF A GAS TURBINE - A method for repairing a shroud segment of a gas turbine, in particular of an aircraft engine, having the steps: a) provision of a shroud segment to be repaired; b) removal of a damaged radially inner section of the shroud segment, so that after the removal of the damaged section the shroud segment has an inner radius; c) manufacture of a replacement section for the shroud segment, the replacement section having an outer radius matched to the inner radius of the shroud segment; d) alignment of the replacement section and the shroud segment; and e) joining of the replacement section to the shroud segment, the replacement section and the shroud segment being first welded to one another for this purpose at their edges in gas-tight fashion in a vacuum, and the surfaces of the replacement section and the shroud segment being subsequently diffusion-bonded to one another by hot isostatic pressing. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031565 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT DEVICE - A process is provided for manufacturing an exhaust gas treatment device ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090031566 | SHAVER CLEANER AND SHAVER SYSTEM - In a cleaner, a fuel cell is provided as a power supply and power generated by the fuel cell is used for driving a pump which pumps up ethanol as cleaning liquid to a cleaning pan or a fan for drying, and also used for charging a shaver. Since the cleaner is not required to be installed in a water section unlike a conventional cleaner, a selection range of storage place of the shaver can be widened; since power supply wiring is not required, troublesomeness due to power supply wiring is eliminated and convenience is enhanced furthermore. Heat of the fuel cell is introduced through a heat pipe to the blade edge and used for drying it, thus enhancing energy utilization efficiency of the fuel cell. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031567 | Fixed line trimmer head with ease of loading - A head for string trimmer machines uses fixed length segments of line including at least two line segments. The head includes a generally cylindrically shaped main housing member with at least two sets of first and second line entry holes on the housing member intermediate the first and second ends. At least two sets of first and second line exit openings also are found on the main housing member intermediate the first and second ends and spaced apart a greater distance than the distance between the first and second line entry holes. Arcuate guide channels are located between the respective entry holes and exit openings where the corresponding entry openings and exit openings of corresponding sets are located at different distances measured axially on the main housing member from the first end thereof. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031568 | Saw blade having helical structure - A saw blade includes an elongate and helical or flexible blade member having an outer peripheral cutting edge for allowing the blade member to be engaged into and engaged around a work piece without being maintained perpendicular to the work pieces and for allowing the blade member to be operated by the users. The blade member may include two elongate and planar blade elements superposed with each other and each having the cutting edge formed on the outer portion and extended out of an inner portion of the other blade elements for allowing the cutting edges of the blade elements to be exposed for easily working on or cutting the work pieces. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031569 | ANGLE SENSOR - An angle sensor includes two measuring pinions which rotate in the same direction in response to a drive pinion rotating. The measuring pinions have different absolute angular positions after rotating. The absolute angular position of the drive pinion is determinable from the absolute angular positions of the measuring pinions. A delta wheel between the measuring pinions has two coaxially arranged rings. One ring engages the second measuring pinion and the other ring engages the first measuring pinion such that the rings rotate relative to one another in the same direction in response to the measuring pinions rotating in the opposite direction. A spring connecting the rings together biases the rings to move in opposite directions toward one another after the rings have been rotated relative to one another in the same direction such that the rings respectively press the measuring pinions against the drive pinion. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031570 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ORIENTATION SENSOR - A portable electronic device includes a main body, a display screen formed on the main body, and an orientation sensor mounted on the main body. The orientation sensor includes a ring-shaped container having an opaque liquid and a gas bubble sealed therein, and a detection assembly. The detection assembly includes a light source, many spaced light detection elements, and a display controlling module. The gas bubble is movable in the container for allowing transmission of light from the at least one light source therethrough. Each of the light detection elements is configured for sensing the light transmitted through the gas bubble and outputting a sensing signal. The display controlling module is configured for deviating the displayed image at a given angle clockwise or counterclockwise from the original orientation of the image based on the sensing signals. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031571 | CARPENTERS SQUARE WITH TAPE MEASURE - An improved adjustable carpenters square is presented, which aids carpenters in marking and measuring work product to be cut or formed. The adjustable square can be set at a variety of angles to enable cut marking. It also possesses an attached measuring tape and a straight edge to combine three useful features in one tool, as well as a press-down tape stop to hold the tape in place. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031572 | Coordinate measuring machine for measuring structures on a substrate - A coordinate measuring machine ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090031573 | TEST APPARATUS FOR GAUGING RADII OF COLUMNIFORM WORKPIECES - An exemplary test apparatus for a columniform workpiece includes a base plate, a support plate perpendicularly mounted to a top surface of the base plate, a shaft rotatably mounted to the support plate, a contact member mounted the support plate and perpendicularly slidable relative to the support plate, and a test meter. The shaft is configured for mounting the columniform workpiece at a side of the support plate and making the columniform workpiece perpendicularly rotate relative to the support plate. The contact member includes a first end contacting the end surface of the columniform workpiece. The test meter includes a pole with a distal end contacting a second end opposite to the first end of the contact member, the poles' length resiliently adjusting corresponding to the end surface of the columniform workpiece, and a value of the test meter changing corresponding to changes in the length of the pole. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031574 | RADIUS MEASURING TOOL - A tool for measuring an object having a circularly curved surface provides a generally rectilinear body defining a V notch having two converging sides meeting at an apex and an angulated wedge track. A wedge movable along the wedge track and across the V notch intersects a bisector of the V notch at an angle other than perpendicular. Sides of the V notch and a measuring edge of the wedge simultaneously contact the circular curve at three equally spaced apart positions along the circumference of the circular curve. Measuring indicia on the body adjacent the wedge track allows determination of the lateral movement of the wedge along the wedge track. The distance the wedge moves on the wedge track is equal to the radius of the circular curve. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031575 | Probe for gauging machines - A probe for gauging machines with articulated arms comprises a fixed gauging stylus ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090031576 | STRUCTURE FOR END PIECE OF A TAPE RULE - The present invention relates to an improvement of tape rule, in particular to end portion of the measuring tape which includes measuring tape connecting portion and hook hanging portion, both parts are made in same material as whole body. The surface of measuring tape connecting portion is formed with rivets. The hook hanging portion of measuring tape has at least 1 mm thickness, its surface contains holes with enough depth to enclose a magnetic object, the magnets thickness does not exceed the depth of the holes; the surface of hook hanging portion is wrapped with a holding element covering its front surface, rear surface, and the magnetic object enclosed. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031577 | ADJUSTABLE CARPENTERS SQUARE WITH TAPE MEASURE - An adjustable carpenters square is presented, which aids carpenters in marking and measuring work product to be cut or formed. The adjustable square can be set at a variety of angles to enable cut marking. It also possesses an attached measuring tape and a straight edge to combine three useful features in one tool. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031578 | Absolute position measuring apparatus - An absolute position measuring apparatus includes a first rotary encoder that detects a rotation of a spindle as a phase signal which varies in a first cycle and a second rotary encoder that detects the rotation of the spindle as another phase signal which varies in a second cycle. A rotation of a first rotor of the first rotary encoder is transmitted to a second rotor via a relay gear that is meshed with a first gear provided on an outer circumference of a first rotary cylinder and a second gear provided on an outer circumference of a second rotary cylinder. Thus, an absolute position of the spindle is calculated on the basis of two phase signals that are different in cycle. Further, it is not necessary to provide a conventionally-known spiral key groove so that the apparatus can be easily downsized. Manufacturing costs can be also reduced. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031579 | MICRO-STRUCTURED DRYING FOR INKJET PRINTERS - A dryer operable in close proximity to and in series with an inkjet printhead comprises a heat source and an air bearing structure on one side of the predetermined path and having a pressurized air inlet and an air outlet adjacent to the drying position of the receiver medium. Air flow from the air bearing structure outlet forms an air bearing for the receiver medium. A microporous filter positioned at the outlet and being adapted to convert the air flow from the outlet to a diffuse flow, the microporous filter being formed of an inner layer of very fine screen for optimum air diffusion and an outer layer of courser woven screen to add rigidity and protection from scuffing. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031580 | Plant and process for the controlled dehumidification of granular material - A dehumidification plant for granular material, comprising: | 2009-02-05 |
20090031581 | CONVECTIVE SYSTEM FOR A DRYER INSTALLATION - The present invention concerns a convective system for a dryer installation for a passing web, more particularly paper. The convective system | 2009-02-05 |
20090031582 | SHOE WITH SOCK LINING AND ELASTIC COLLAR - A flexible foot-conforming shoe | 2009-02-05 |
20090031583 | Foot Support For Alleviating Knee Pain - A foot support is disclosed. The foot support may be a shoe insert including a depression underlying the first proximal phalange and/or the first metatarsal head, a raised medial arch support, and a medial heel post. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031584 | Shoe Stability Layer Apparatus And Method - An apparatus comprising a stability layer dimensioned to be positioned within a shoe. The apparatus may comprise a stability wall extending downward from a heel portion of the stability layer. The stability wall may comprise a back section dimensioned to curve around a back side of the heel portion. The stability wall may also comprise at least one of a lateral side section and/or a medial side section. The lateral side section may extend along a lateral side of the heel portion and the medial side section may extend along a medial side of the heel portion. A method may comprise providing a stability layer and a midsole layer. The method may also comprise positioning the stability layer on the midsole layer. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031585 | Padded Shoe - A padded shoe, such as a kicking boot, is disclosed that is lightweight and padded for use in mixed martial arts and other related activities. The padded shoe may be formed from a flexible, resilient sole; a shoe upper adjoined to the sole, wherein at least a portion of the shoe upper has padding disposed therein; a padded tongue attached to the shoe upper; an outer protective flap attached to the shoe upper; and an engagement structure for securing the outer protective flap to the shoe upper, the engagement structure being located substantially under the outer protective flap such that the outer protective flap substantially covers the engagement structure. The wearer can strike a target with the shoe, and the target and the wearer are protected from injury caused by direct impact with at least one of the engagement structure and the wearer's instep. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031586 | Transpirant waterproof outer sole for shoes - The present invention refers to a transpirant waterproof outer sole for shoes, of the type moulded from plastic materials, characterised in that the front part of the foot is provided with a special section ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090031587 | SHOES - The present invention relates to a molded shoe featuring a 3 dimensional figure (e.g., an animal or character). The shoe has a sole having a bottom surface that comprises a series of projections and recesses that form a print for an animal or character, to thereby obtain an imprinting surface; and an upper, attached to the sole, having an outer surface that comprises a series of projections and recesses that form a three dimensional figure (e.g., an animal figure or a character figure). The sole and upper are substantially formed from molded plastic; the projections and recesses of the animal imprinting surface allow one wearing the shoe to make imprints on a soft surface, and the three dimensional figure on the outer surface of the upper relates to the print of the imprinting surface. The methods of the present invention further include making imprints with the bottom surface of the shoe. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031588 | Antifungal Shoe with Built-In Ultraviolet LEDs and Solar Cell - A shoe with an ultraviolet LED or LEDs in the insole and/or inside of the upper powered by a solar cell or solar cells on the outside of the upper. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031589 | SHOE SOLE - An outsole for a shoe has a backing member of thermoplastic rubber and on an area of the exterior surface of that backing member an intermediate layer of thermoplastic polyurethane and an outermost layer of fabric, the area comprising at least 51 percent of the contact surface of the outsole. In producing the outsole, a sheet of fabric is overlain with a sheet of thermo plastic urethane, the sheet is heated to about the melting point of the TPU to permit the TPU to adhere to the fabric, and the fabric is cooled. The TPU-covered fabric is cut to the size and shape required to fit a backing member, and position in a mold on a bottom surface of a mold, and a quantity of TPR is injected at a temperature lower than the melting point of the TPU but high enough to render the TPU tacky, to insure the inherence of the TPU-covered fabric to the backing, including the resultant outsole. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031590 | Foundation construction device for producing trenches in the soil - The invention relates to a foundation construction device for producing trenches in the soil comprising a frame, at least one soil-removing device arranged on the frame and a control device for controlling the foundation construction device in the trench, wherein the control device has at least one control body which can be adjusted between an inoperative position and a projecting control position in order to rest on a wall of the trench. Provision is made for the control body to be adjusted into a first projecting control position on a first side of the frame or into a second projecting control position on a second side of the frame that lies opposite the first side of the frame. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031591 | Apparatus and a method for constructing an underground continuous filling wall and stratum - A number of slot filling-compressing members are inserted from a framework into and across a slot-shaped excavation at ahead of a frontal face of a continuous, compacted slot filling being formed along the slot, and moved with a drive means connected to the members for intermittently forcing portions of the members against the filling to compress the filling adjacent to the members longitudinally against the face. The compacted filling is in this way formed by longitudinal pressure. The members can be mounted for forward or reciprocating movement in directions along and across the face. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031592 | SNOWPLOW AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A snowplow and mount assembly comprising a mount frame adapted to be secured to a vehicle, and a snowplow frame. One of the mount frame and the snowplow frame has first and second arms and the other of the mount frame and snowplow frame has first and second receivers, the first and second receivers receiving the first and second arms, respectively. Respective ones of first and second latch pins removably secure the first and second arms in the first and second receivers. A latch lever is operably associated with the first and second latch pins and simultaneously actuates the latch pins to latched and unlatched positions. The snowplow frame includes a jack stand movable to and between an extended ground contacting and snowplow frame supporting position and a retracted ground noncontacting and snowplow frame nonsupporting position. The latch lever operably frees the jack stand for movement into the extended position when the latch pins are in the unlatched position and operably prevents jack stand movement maintaining the jack stand in the retracted position when the latch pins are in the latched position. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031593 | Extending Tool of Sheet-Like Material - An extension tool of a sheet-shaped material comprising, in order to stretch a sheet-shaped material over its entirety at minimum adjusting portions and with a uniform tension, four corner members disposed at locations corresponding to the four corners of a rectangle, four frames disposed at locations corresponding to the sides of the rectangle and supported at the opposite ends thereof by the corner members so as to be movable in the directions of the sides, and four rods disposed so as to pass through the four frames respectively. One set of corner members located on the diagonals of the rectangle are respectively provided with moving mechanism for moving the rods along the sides of the rectangle. The extension tool of a sheet-shaped material further comprises a transmission mechanism for converting the moving of a rod on a side of the rectangle in a direction from one corner member toward the other corner member making a pair with the one corner member (or its reverse direction) into the moving of the other rod stretching from the other corner member in a direction away from the other corner member (or approaching direction). | 2009-02-05 |
20090031594 | OBJECT IDENTIFYING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An object identifying arrangement includes a fastener, where the fastener generally includes a first sheet of the fastening material that defines a male fastener and a second sheet of the fastening material folded upon itself forming a pocket dimensioned to receive therein the male fastener that defines a female fastener. The fastener is adapted to be attached to an object in order to facilitate object identification and securing purposes. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031595 | ON-LINE LOTTERY GREETING CARD - This disclosure provides an on-line greeting card, on-line greeting card system and method of operating an on-line greeting card system. The on-line greeting card includes a greeting printed on one or more faces and one or more lottery numbers printed on one or more faces. A recipient of the greeting card enters the one or more lottery numbers into a field associated with a website to determine if the lottery numbers are associated with a prize. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031596 | METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING AN ORIGAMI-STYLE BOOKLET FROM A UNITARY BLANK OF SHEET MATERIAL - A method of constructing an origami-style booklet from a unitary blank of sheet material. The blank of sheet material is divided into eight equal rectangles. The blank of sheet material is then cut widthwise along one of three notional boundary lines separating two of the rectangles, from one of opposed side edges to a notional centerline. The blank of sheet material is then lengthwise along the notional centerline starting one rectangle in from a top edge to one rectangle in from a bottom edge. The blank of sheet material is then folded lengthwise in accordion fashion about the three boundary lines and widthwise along the notional centerline until the rectangles are in face to face relation forming a booklet consisting of a front cover, a back cover and eight interior display surfaces. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031597 | BI-POSITIONAL WINE CELLARING LABEL - A bi-positional cellaring label for attaching to a wine bottle and displaying wine information. The label includes a first portion affixed to a wine bottle containing wine, and a second portion operably connected to the first portion and non-permanently affixed to the wine bottle, The second portion is adapted to be adjusted from a first position to a second position, and the second portion in the pre-cellaring position is located substantially adjacent the wine bottle, and in the cellaring position is located substantially perpendicular to the wine bottle. The label also includes indicia conveying information about the wine, printed upon the second portion, such that when the wine bottle is in a substantially horizontal position and the second portion is in the cellaring position, the indicia is viewable. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031598 | Value stream simulation and display board - A method is disclosed. The method includes developing an initial value stream map for a process, identifying a plurality of entities to be monitored during completion of the process based on the initial value stream map, and determining an initial layout of the process based on the plurality of entities to be monitored. The method also includes providing the initial layout of the process on a metallic display board, and placing magnetic elements corresponding to the plurality of entities on the initial layout to describe the process. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031599 | Display device - The invention presents a roll-sheet type display device for use at a booth or sales counter of small retail shop, window of retail shop, or outer wall of a building, being capable of displaying very easily without requiring huge installation work, and exchanging advertising and decorating means easily and at low cost. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031600 | Bicycle mobile advertising system and method - A bicycle-mounted sign holder with interchangeable sign capability for the purpose of advertising goods and services as displayed on the sign. The sign holder includes a pole and a sign frame secured to an upper end of the pole. The lower end of the pole is mounted on the bicycle and has a length sufficient to elevate the sign frame to a height that is above the rider's head when the bicycle is being ridden. The frame is coupled to the pole with a pivoting device so that the frame can swivel around the pole as moved by the wind. A sign displaying advertising material is secured to the frame and is then broadcast over a given geographical area as the bicycle is ridden through the area. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031601 | Adjustable Menu Panel - A menu panel for supporting elongated menu strips of varying heights is disclosed having adjustable guide rails supported by a frame. The frame includes vertical side frame members incorporating guide rail locating elements disposed along the length of the vertical side frame members to position the guide rails. The guide rails are selectively positionable along the length of the vertical side frame members to provide adjustable spacing between adjacent pairs of guide rails. The menu strips include descriptive indicia such as product names and pricing information and are disposed between and supported by adjacent pairs of the guide rails. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031602 | Business Form Having a Self-Laminating Wristband and Hang Tag - A cushioned wristband includes a carrier having a multi-layered band portion and a strap sewn to the back of the band portion of the carrier. The band has a surface with loop material and the strap has a surface of hook material, the hook and loop surfaces being intended to secure the band in place as it is wrapped about a patient's appendage. The strap is appropriately sized to insert through one or both of two cinch slots of a self-laminating hang tag which may be printed with patient information and separated from a sheetlet or page sized business form processed through a printer for imaging of patient information thereon. The band portion of the carrier includes a cushioned layer of soft foamy or spongy material for contacting a patient's skin to thereby substantially eliminate any possibility for abrasion, rash, or other irritation or injury to the patient through wearing of the wristband. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031603 | Double Bridged Tag - A tag comprising: a hang tab body; a hang tab; a ratchet; a cutting channel; a guide channel; and, a tail, the tail comprising teeth and at least one knob. The tail may be fed through the guide channel and the cutting channel into the ratchet, thereby allowing the ratchet to engage the teeth, which in turn prevents the tail from being disengaged from the ratchet, thereby securing the tag to a product. The product may be easily released by severing the portion of the tag in the cutting channel. The cutting channel can also provide a guide which helps to prevent damaging the product as the tag is remove. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031604 | STRUCTURE OF DISPLAY FRAME - An improved structure of a picture display frame comprising a framework, a picture and a grating plate, wherein the picture has more than one image, and is assembled with the grating plate in the framework. The grating plate has a smooth plane surface facing outwards of the framework and has an undulated surface formed from a series of columns facing inwards of the framework and are opposite to the picture spaced therefrom, a gap is formed between the picture and the grating plate; the gap is set to be equal to depth of focusing of the columns of the grating plate formed in refraction of light beams. The surface of the grating plate can be applied by spraying with scraping durable paint, it needs not to increase the thickness of the grating plate for having a deep focus and a good stereographic effect, this largely reduces the cost of the grating plate. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031605 | MULTI-CALIBER AMBIDEXTROUSLY CONTROLLABLE FIREARM - A multi-caliber ambidextrously controlled firearm that includes an adjustable ejection system to facilitate the ejection of spent cartridge casings from a firearm. The adjustable ejection system includes an ejection port defined by an aperture in the firearm and a deflector. The deflector is attached to the firearm to adjust the size of the ejection port and may be attached at one of at least two attachment positions of the firearm. The adjustable ejector system includes an ejector selectively attached to the firearm at one of at least two ejector attachment positions. The improved firearm also includes an ambidextrous magazine catch system for selectively retaining a magazine within a firearm. The magazine catch system includes a first button opposite a second button such that either button may be actuated by a user to release the magazine retained with the firearm. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031606 | FIREARM - A firearm including a barrel having a chamber and an integrally formed upper receiver having a passageway, an accessory rail extending the complete length of the upper receiver, and a guidance feature extending along the passageway. The firearm also includes an operating rod having an anti-bounce mechanism, a bolt that is rotated counter-clockwise to lock against the chamber, a bolt carrier having a safety extension disposed below the bolt that prevents a hammer from striking a firing pin until the bolt is locked against the chamber, a lower receiver, a recoil spring assembly, and a fire control group. The bolt includes a polymer spring that biases a sliding extractor against the base of a cartridge. The sliding extractor is disposed at an angle ranging from thirty degrees to fifteen degrees on the bolt face to provide a low ejection angle from the firearm. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031607 | FIREARM - A firearm having a bolt carrier comprising an operating rod slot that is open at an end of the bolt carrier. The bolt carrier also includes a cam slot extending from the operating rod slot. The firearm includes a bolt having a protrusion extending from the bolt which enters and is movable within the cam slot. The firearm further includes an operating rod comprising a piston and a foot. The foot is disposed within the operating rod slot to prevent the separation of the bolt from the bolt carrier and to connect the operating rod to the bolt carrier. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031608 | Temperature Regulated, Pressure Activated Scent Dispenser and Method of Using Thereof - The present disclosure relates to a temperature regulated, pressure activated liquid scent dispenser. The pressure in the interior of the container may increase as ambient temperature increases. A release structure of the container may release a portion of the liquid scent once a threshold pressure or threshold amount of pressure build-up is reached in the interior of the container. A method comprises filling the interior volume with a liquid scent so that the interior volume also includes a volume of air, suspending the dispenser over a ground surface, and dispensing the liquid scent from the interior volume through the release structure. Due to an increase of pressure of the volume of air, and upon reaching a threshold air pressure, the release structure releases a portion of the liquid scent from the interior volume. Applications may include dispensing animal attractant or repellent. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031609 | FISH ALARM SYSTEM - A fish alarm system | 2009-02-05 |
20090031610 | PORTABLE SECURITY DEVICE FOR FISHING RODS AND REELS - A device is provided for securing against crime-of-opportunity theft at least one fishing rod and reel to be stored or transported in an outdoor, unsecured area or on an open, unsecured portion of a vehicle, such as an open bed of a pick-up truck, trailer, or boat. The device includes: (a) a flexible webbing material, wherein the flexible webbing material has a generally bag-like shape with an open end; (b) a first cable and first lock operatively connected for closing and locking the open end of the flexible webbing material around a forward portion of a fishing rod protruding through the open end when at least the rear portion thereof is positioned inside the flexible webbing material, and (c) a second cable and second lock operatively connected for attaching and locking the flexible webbing material to a fixed structure in the open area or on the vehicle; wherein each of the flexible webbing material, the first cable for closing, and the second cable for attaching is resistant to cutting with a hand-held knife. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031611 | MONITOR AND BAIT DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR INSECTS - The invention relates to an apparatus for monitoring, trapping, and baiting of insect fauna in an environment. The invention also relates to an apparatus for pest control of insect pest. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031612 | NON-CHEMICAL FLY REPELLANT DEVICE - This invention relates to a non-chemical device for repelling flies from a building entrance or outside area. The device repels flies from such environments using the prismatic effect of ambient light passing through the clear rigid housing of the device, through the fluid contained within, and reflecting off a reflective element within the fluid. The device may be constructed such that a vacuum is created within the housing in order to prevent the growth of aerobic organisms within the device. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031613 | Motor Fuel Based On Gasoline and Ethanol - Motor fuel compositions containing ethanol, also known as gasohol, are disclosed, wherein the motor fuel is substantially in one phase and contains, 1 to 50, preferable 2 to 30 weight % of ethanol and an amount of water between 1 and 10 wt. % on the basis of the weight of the ethanol. Such motor fuel compositions can be produced by blending gasoline with hydrous ethanol, thus evading the necessity to use anhydrous ethanol as feedstock. Furthermore such motor fuel compositions may be produced by blending gasoline with hydrous ethanol and anhydrous ethanol, thus evading the necessity to use anhydrous ethanol as the sole feedstock. These motor fuel compositions may contain a second liquid phase that does not form a separate layer, and where no separate liquid phase can be detected by vision, and so meets with the specification that has become known as “clear and bright”. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031614 | Environmentally-Friendly Fuel Compositions - Fuel additive packages and fuel compositions having environmentally compatible characteristics as defined by European Council Directive 67/548/EEC is disclosed. Such additive packages and compositions may include components selected from non-persistent materials, non-bioaccumulative materials, or non-toxic materials. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031615 | INTEGRATED METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FUEL COMPONENT FROM BIOMASS AND SYSTEM THEREFOR - Disclosed here are integrated methods and systems for producing fuel from biomass. The methods and systems pertain to gasifying a feed derived from biomass fermentate separation residue, such as corn-based distiller's grains, and producing a liquid transportation fuel component, such as aviation turbine fuel, from the gasified feed in a hydrocarbon synthesis reactor. At least a portion of the waste heat from the hydrocarbon synthesis reactor is supplied to a thermal process for liquefying, fermenting or distilling a biomass, or to a thermal process for separating or treating a biomass fermentate separation residue. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031616 | THERMOCHEMICAL METHOD FOR CONVERSION OF POULTRY LITTER - Methods for converting waste litter into a product slate by pyrolysis are described. Waste litter is entrained in a non-reactive gas and delivered to a fluid reactor bed maintained at a temperature sufficient to cause pyrolysis of the poultry litter. The reactor bed consists of a fluidizing medium, such as sand, which is fluidized by the non-reactive gas. Upon pyrolysis of the poultry litter, products such producer gas, biooil, and char are formed. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031617 | Paraffinic Biologically-Derived Distillate Fuels With Bio-Oxygenates For Improved Lubricity And Methods Of Making Same - The present invention is generally directed to methods for making fuels from biomass comprising triglyceride species, whereby the biomass is subjected to partial hydrodeoxygenation and (optionally) catalytic isomerization. The partial-hydrodeoxygenation of the triglyceride species produces a fuel that retains some oxygenates for enhanced lubricity. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031618 | Vacuum Distillation Process - The present invention relates to a process and apparatus for the production of diesel fuel from feedstocks containing fatty acids, glycerated fatty acids, and glycerin by vacuum distillation followed by esterification. Specifically, the present invention relates to the production of Renewable Diesel having low glycerin, water, and sulfur content. Operation of the distillation system enables production of esters including biodiesel and other biofuels in an economically advantageous manner. The vacuum distillation system is optionally located upstream of an esterification unit or other biodiesel production facility for improvement in production economy. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031619 | Solid Fuel - A firewood substitute comprising olive waste and organic binder. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031620 | Process For Using Polymeric Waste Materials To Produce Fuel - The present invention provides an economic process which utilizes biodiesel and other high boiling esters containing short alkyl groups to produce liquid fuels from polymeric materials such as, for example, used tires. In a first embodiment, polymeric material is dissolved/suspended/dispersed in biodiesel upon heating to form a product containing between about 10% and about 35% by weight of polymeric material. At least some of the biodiesel is recovered and reused to dissolve/suspend/disperse additional polymeric material to form additional product. After a predetermined number of cycles, the accumulated product is used as a fuel. In a second embodiment, polymeric material is dissolved/suspended/dispersed upon heating in biodiesel to form a mixture containing between about 30% and about 90% by weight of the polymeric material to be used as heavy fuel oil to be burned as is or bulk refined. The present invention also encompasses the fuel formed by the processes described. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031621 | All-Weather Farming House - An all-weather farming house built by assembling segment pieces made of foamed polystyrene as a construction material. The farming house has formed inside a closed space for cultivating plants, and also has a lighting device and an air conditioning device. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031622 | PLANT GROWING SYSTEM USING PORTABLE TELEPHONE - A plant growing environment control terminal (P) comprises an image data receiving section ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090031623 | ZIP TREE TIE - A tree tie and method of use is disclosed. The tree tie comprises a member. The tie member including a first end portion; a first tab coupled to the first end portion; a middle portion and one end of a middle portion coupled to the first tab. The tie member also includes an opposite end of the middle portion coupled to a second tab, a second end portion coupled to the second tab and a head portion coupled to the second end portion. The tree tie including a flexible hose surrounding the middle portion of the first member and being substantially held in place by the first and second tabs. Only flexible hose contacts the tree when the first member surrounds the tree. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031624 | ZIP TREE TIE - A tree tie and method of use is disclosed. The tree tie comprises a member. The tie member including a first end portion; a first tab coupled to the first end portion; a middle portion and one end of a middle portion coupled to the first tab. The tie member also includes an opposite end of the middle portion coupled to a second tab, a second end portion coupled to the second tab and a head portion coupled to the second end portion. The tree tie including a flexible hose surrounding the middle portion of the first member and being substantially held in place by the first and second tabs. Only flexible hose contacts the tree when the first member surrounds the tree. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031625 | Systems and Methods for Rainwater Collection, Irrigation, and Conservation - The technology described herein provides systems and methods for rainwater collection, irrigation, and water conservation. This technology is ideal for use when municipal water reservoirs are low and outdoor watering is restricted or altogether banned. The system includes a water holding reservoir mounted vertically and inconspicuously adjacent to a dwelling, a reservoir connector fluidly connecting the water holding reservoir to a gutter to receive rainwater, a water level indicator and volumetric scale, a water spigot for a garden hose, and a cleanout drain. In an alternative embodiment, the system includes a plurality of adjacent water holding reservoirs each being filled by a single reservoir connector fluidly connected to and located between each of the plurality of water holding reservoirs and the gutter, to provide rainwater to each of the plurality of water holding reservoirs from a single point in the gutter. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031626 | Root Watering System and Method Therefor - A root watering system has a porous body and an end assembly connected to the porous body. The end assembly has a fluid emitter and integrally defines an inlet passage for directing fluid to the fluid emitter for providing fluid to the porous body. The assembly also may be fitted with an integral valve. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031627 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING FERTILIZER USE IN AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS - An agricultural method is provided for reducing the amount of fertilizer needed to effectively grow various plants as well as reducing fertilizer run-off, therefore minimizing fertilizer contamination of groundwater. A composition and/or material are also provided to facilitate the agricultural method. The material may include a semi-permeable or selectively permeable membrane made out of, for example, activated charcoal. An apparatus is also provided that incorporates the composition and/or material. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031628 | PLANT TISSUE CULTURE DISPLAY BOX - The present invention provides an easily storing, transporting and displaying plant tissue set, comprising a displaying shelf, and at least one plant-tissue-culturing tube, wherein the displaying shelf has concavities at the bottom or hollow designs to hold tubes. The displaying shelf is designed in a stairs shape which makes the bottom of every tube be irradiated by light, so plant tissues can be exposed to enough light. In addition, the whole package can be easily unfolded and refolded into a displaying mold. This present invention provides a way to displaying the growth process of plants, and it is educative and enjoyable. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031629 | Garden or planter system with elevated bed and water reservoir - Described is a planter system, comprising: at least one water retaining vessel; a bedding material layer disposed above the at least one water retaining vessel; a structure surrounding the at least one water retaining vessel and the bedding material layer; and at least one fill tube extending from above the bedding material layer, through the bedding material layer, and into the at least one water retaining vessel, through which water is supplied to the at least one water retaining vessel to a predetermined level. Also, a method of making such a planter system having an elevated bedding material layer. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031630 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PRODUCE SYNTHETIC GAS - A method of assembling an acid gas component reduction system includes coupling at least one acid removal system in flow communication with at least one first synthetic gas (syngas) stream with at least one acid gas component having a first acid gas component concentration. The method also includes coupling at least one integral absorber in flow communication with the at least one acid removal system. The method further includes configuring the at least one integral absorber such that substantially continuous service of the at least one integral absorber facilitates producing a second syngas stream having a second acid gas component concentration that is less than the first acid gas component concentration. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031631 | Automated closing system with remote control of the force - The invention relates to an automated closing system usable for passages or openings closed by a mobile structure, of the type comprising motor means, acting on said mobile structure, and means for limiting said motor, suitable to deactivate or modify the motion of said motor means in correspondence of the overcoming of a preset threshold value, wherein the system comprises means for temporarily deactivating said means for limiting the motor means, in order to allow, receiving a command, the movement of said mobile structure also in conditions of overcoming of said,threshold value. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031632 | Automatic system for folding wings of automatic revolving door - An automatic folding structure of a revolving wing for an automatic revolving door having a dispersion unfolding structure is provided, in which a thread shaft rotated by an operation motor is longitudinally formed at an upper side of a crossbar crossing an inner body, and a moving member which moves based on a rotation of the thread shaft is engaged at the thread shaft, and the moving member is connected with the moving rod of a slider formed at the revolving wing, and the revolving wing is automatically folded or unfolded based on the movements of the moving member and the slider by rotating the thread shaft with the driving operation of the operation motor, so that the opening and recovering states are variably performed with respect to the revolving wing. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031633 | AUTOMATIC DOOR SYSTEM - [Subject] Whether interruption is present in the connections of automatic door constituting units is detected. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031634 | Automation of Furniture, Household Appliances, and the Like - Furniture or household appliances are disclosed having, according to the invention, at least one swiveling door leaf and at least one door closer or swivel leaf drive for the respective swiveling door leaf. The at least one door closer or swivel leaf drive has a driven shaft which is in an operative connection with the respective swiveling door leaf such that a rotation of the driven shaft causes a swiveling of this swiveling door leaf. This means that the rotation of the driven shaft causes an opening and closing of the swiveling door leaf. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031635 | Window or door assembly having plastic frame members with magnetic weather seal - A window or door assembly includes a main frame formed from extrusions of rigid plastics material, and the main frame supports at least one movable sash frame also formed from extrusions of rigid plastics material and enclosing a glass or glazing panel. One of the sash frame members supports a first member of a permanent magnet assembly for movement with the sash frame, and the magnet assembly includes a second member supported between an inner wall and an outer wall of an adjacent main frame member. The second member of the magnet assembly is positioned to provide a magnetic attraction with the first member of the magnet assembly and through the inner wall of the main frame member to form a positive weather seal between the sash frame and the main frame when the sash frame and the glazing panel are in a closed position. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031636 | Polymeric barrier removal polishing slurry - The aqueous slurry is useful for chemical mechanical polishing a semiconductor substrate having copper interconnects. The slurry contains by weight percent, 0 to 25 oxidizing agent, 0.1 to 50 abrasive particles, 0.001 to 5 polyvinyl pyrrolidone, 0.00002 to 5 multi-component surfactant, the multi-component surfactant having a hydrophobic tail, a nonionic hydrophilic portion and an anionic hydrophilic portion, the hydrophobic tail having 6 to 30 carbon atoms and the nonionic hydrophilic portion having 10 to 300 carbon atoms, 0.001 to 10 inhibitor for decreasing static etch of the copper interconnects, 0 to 5 phosphorus-containing compound for increasing removal rate of the copper interconnects, 0.001 to 10 complexing agent formed during polishing and balance water. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031637 | COATED ABRASIVES - This invention relates to coated abrasives, a process for their production, and to coated abrasives for use in abrasive-containing tools. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031638 | Roof Gutter Cover Section With Water Draining Upper Surface - A top portion ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090031639 | PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE TOWER FOR WIND POWER GENERATORS - A pre-stressed segmented concrete tower for wind power generators is described, and a method for its fabrication, wherein in a pyramidal structure is formed by prefabricated segments, the structure comprising three rounded walls formed with circular segments, and three flat walls, formed with flat segments between the circular walls. One standard curved mold is used for the circular walls, and the flat walls are fabricated horizontally, over templates. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031640 | Roof Flashing Connections - A roof-penetrating structure for incorporating into a roof, the structure including a portion extending along one or more sides of the roof-penetrating structure for receiving an edge section of one or more sheets of flashing to provide a weather-proof connection therebetween; said portion including one or more resilient members such that, in use, the insertion of flashing into said portion automatically forces at least one of said one or more resilient members into a configuration in which they are biased against the flashing. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031641 | Outdoor awning with panels for using solar energy - An outdoor awning with panels for using solar energy, comprising a fixed supporting structure for a plurality of cross-members which can move longitudinally along guides formed within the fixed structure in order to open and close the awning; each cross-member is rigidly connected to the lower face of a canopy. The canopy comprises a plurality of transverse portions, each of which is delimited by a pair of consecutive cross-members and is associated with a plurality of panels which are exposed to sunlight in order to receive the radiation and convert it into energy of another kind. The awning comprises areas of discontinuity, on each transverse portion, so as to mutually space the panels in order to allow the folding of the canopy; the upper face of the canopy, with the awning in the open configuration, allows the draining of rainwater along preset directions. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031642 | INTERACTIVE BUILDING MODULE - A building module is disclosed which moves between a collapsed configuration, where it is sized and shaped similarly to a standard shipping container, and an erected configuration where it forms a building of greater space. Braced panels are hinged to form walls in the collapsed configuration and floors or ceilings in the erected configuration. The modules may be connected together to form a single storied or multistoried building. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031643 | Utility meter shield and method of installation - A utility meter shield for protecting the utility meter from the weight of snow, fallen tree limbs and the like. The shield has a plurality of arched support members held in a spaced relationship by transverse cross members. An arched cover spans between the arched members, extending over the upper portions and most of the side portions of the arched members. The legs of the arched members rest on the ground on opposite sides of the utility meter. An optional auxiliary cover is secured to the arched cover extending between the arched cover and the building structure for protecting conduits leading from the utility to the structure. A screen can be secured to the front arched member for further protection. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031644 | MOVING RETAIL SPACE SYSTEM FOR BUILDINGS - A moving retail space system for buildings comprising a moving housing that operates within a building structure to allow multiple businesses to be at a street level. The moving housing comprises spaces A and A′, and the building structure comprises a basement. A lift assembly moves the moving housing from an initial to a second position, and vice versa. In the initial position a first business operating in space A is at the street level, and a second business operating in space A′ is located one floor above the first business. In the second position, the first business operating in space A is in the basement, and the second business operating in space A′ is at the street level. At least one locking mechanism laterally secures the moving housing in place. A sealing mechanism prevents objects from falling between the moving housing and the building structure. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031645 | Architectural Covering and Method - The present application is directed to an architectural cover for securing to a support surface comprising: a frame defining a perimeter; a panel overlying a portion of the frame to form an exterior side of the cover and an interior side of the cover; the frame further comprising (a) a main body configured to attach to the panel via a fastening means, and (b) a lip defined by a first surface configured to receive a securing means, and a second surface configured to abut the support surface; the lip further comprising an outer edge defining a perimeter of the cover and an inner edge defining an inner perimeter of the frame, the perimeter of the inner edge configured to abut the support surface when the architectural cover is secured to the support surface. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031646 | Utility pole - A tubular utility pole for supporting a load, adapted for direct burial of a preselected end thereof in a soil material. The pole includes a body having a substantially constant cross-section substantially along a length thereof. The body includes a steel tube with holes therein to permit attachment of the load to the body. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031647 | SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING STRUCTURE - The present invention proposes a solar panel mounting structure comprises: a frame and three gears. The frame has a first opening, a second opening and a third opening, and connects to a solar panel; the third opening is aligned with the first opening and the second opening. The first gear has a first bar; the first bar works in the first opening. The second gear has a second bar; the second bar works in the second opening. The third gear has an axle, and locates between the first gear and the second gear and gearing therein; the axle works in the third opening; thereby, the solar panel seesaws when the third gear turns. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031648 | DEMOUNTABLE SEATING AND METHOD FOR ERECTING A DEMOUNTABLE SEATING - Removable stand and method for constructing a removable stand. The method comprises constructing a support structure of posts and trusses that are positionable between the posts, and positioning a floor element on the support structure. Herein the floor element comprises a plurality of floor levels positioned behind each other and positioned at a distance in height and/or is the floor element, before it is positioned on the support structure, provided with at least one seat and/or bench and/or is floor element provided with connection means for connecting at least one seat and/or bench thereto. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031649 | PLASTIC FENESTRATION PRODUCT - A fenestration product such as a skylight or a window assembly is provided having a frame with a peripheral wall with a light transmitting central region and a plastic dome formed of a light transmitting material mounted to the frame. The plastic dome has a central region which transmits light, a downwardly extending peripheral wall extending about and mounted to the peripheral frame, and an outwardly extending flashing flange for mounting the assembly to a building structure. Various embodiments of the part illustrated include a skylight assembly having a frame formed of a plastic layer formed into an inverted “U” shape cross-section forming an annular channel filled with insulating foam. A sealed, vertically mounted window unit is also disclosed. Other embodiments have an insulating layer of transparent plastic material spaced from the dome forming an enclosed, gas filled insulating region. Methods of forming and installing a fenestration assembly are also described. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031650 | Stop bead for separating stucco material from a frame of a window or door - A stop bead for mounting along a frame or jamb of a window or door of a building to separate the frame or jamb from plaster or stucco material during application of the plaster or stucco material to the building comprises a first side end portion and a second side end portion, the first side portion having a leading edge for engaging the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, a base panel having a front face, a wall formed on the base panel and extending outwardly above the front face of the base panel, the wall having an engaging surface for engaging plaster or stucco and a frame/jamb facing surface that faces the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, and a spacing member formed on the stop bead and extending outwardly away from the frame/jamb facing surface of the wall for spacing the wall a predetermined distance from the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, the spacing member forming the leading edge of the first side portion of the stop bead and forming gap between the wall and the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031651 | Befestigungsvorrichtung fur Glasscheiben Und Platten - The invention relates to a fastening means for preferably fastening a glass pane ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090031652 | DEVICE FOR FIXING THIN ELEMENTS TO FACADES - (EN) The invention relates to a device for fixing thin elements to facades, particularly thin modular elements made of porcelain or other materials to be fixed to ventilated facades, using suspension sections which are intended to be fixed to the elements made of porcelain or other materials. The invention is characterized in that the suspension sections include a tongue which is shaped and dimensioned such that it can be coupled to the horizontal support section that is fixed to the vertical installation surface. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031653 | PARTITION MOUNTING SYSTEM AND CLAMP ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING PARTITION - A system for mounting a partition, the system including a shoe with a slot for receiving an edge of the partition and an isolator that fits within the slot between the partition and a portion of the slot. A clamp assembly fits within the slot opposite the first isolator. The clamp assembly includes upper and lower blocks and, optionally, a center block. Surfaces of the blocks are angled with respect to each other so that drawing the upper and lower blocks toward each other will urge one of the blocks in one direction and the other block or blocks in the opposite direction. The blocks include engagement surfaces which engage a side wall of the slot and a side of the partition to selectively and releasably hold the partition within the slot. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031654 | Methods and apparatus for controlling moisture in straw bale core walls - A moisture control system for a straw bale core wall having an air pathway from the foundation of the wall to its bond beam permitting air to be pumped into the wall at the foundation level and up through the core of the wall into a plenum space at the top of the wall and out through one or more vents into the atmosphere. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031655 | Structural sandwich plate members - A structural sandwich plate member is provided with at least one stud welded to one or both of the outer plates and extending into the core. The stud may be arc stud welded to the outer plate before formation of the core. Alternatively, the stud may be installed after formation of the core by drilling a hole in one outer plate and friction welding the stud to one or both outer plates. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031656 | LATH SUPPORT SYSTEM - A structural reinforcement system that utilizes a lath for receiving cementitious material. Lath is affixed to support structure such as sheathing supported by studs as may commonly be found in building construction. Strip members are affixed to the lath and function as fastener guides. Fasteners penetrate the strips for affixing lath and strips to the support structure. The strips are made of a compressible material that protects the lath from damage due to impacts associated with installing the fasteners and forms a gasket-like seal around the fasteners. Strips may be used as drainage guides for directing water that may flow behind the lath. The width of the strips creates spacing between the lath and the support structure, which allows for controlling of a thickness of a base layer of cementitious material by selecting a desired width. In another embodiment, entangled filaments are used as lath material for receiving cementitious material. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031657 | STRUCTURES FOR CREATING SPACES WHILE INSTALLING ANCHOR SHEET AND ATTACHMENT PIECE SUBFLOORS - Structures are described that create spaces while installing anchor sheet and attachment piece subfloors, but which allow for the expansion and contraction of anchor sheets after installation. The structures may be used on either the attachment pieces, anchor sheets or both. In one embodiment, the structure is a deformable margin; in another embodiment, the structure is a pull-away strip. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031658 | MODULAR FLOOR TILE WITH RESILIENT SUPPORT MEMBERS - Modular floor tiles and modular floors are described herein. A modular floor tile may include a top surface layer, a plurality of edge surfaces, an interlocking mechanism for attachment to adjacent tiles, and a support system. The support system may additionally include a first rigid level and at least one resilient support member disposed under the top surface layer, the at least one resilient support member extending to a distance further from the top surface layer than the first rigid level. The at least one resilient support member may be compressible toward the top surface layer. A modular floor may include a plurality of interlocking tiles connected to one another. A method of forming a modular floor that includes an interlocking modular tile is also disclosed. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031659 | Evacuated Thermal Insulation Panel - A sealed vacuum thermal insulation panel having a thermal barrier that comprises a core made of thermal insulation material and two panel walls made of a barrier material substantially impermeable to atmospheric gases and water vapors. The two panel walls covers opposite sides of the core. The sealed panel further comprises at least one lateral strip of substantially impermeable to atmospheric gases and water vapor. The lateral strip is adapted to sealably enfold the edges of the obverse side of the two panel walls. Additionally, the sealed panel further comprises at least one sealing strip, each comprising sealing material. The sealing strip is adapted to sealably join the edges to the inner side of the lateral strip. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031660 | Insulated Pitched Roof System and Method of Installing Same - The present invention is an insulated pitched roof system for a sloped deck in which an insulating component is adhered to the sloped deck and the roof tiles are adhered to the insulating component with an adhesive, preferably a polymer adhesive. The insulating component includes a board or sheet material which is adhered to the roof deck. The insulating component is preferably adhered directly to the roof deck with a polymer adhesive. The insulating component preferably includes interlocking sides for forming a water tight connection between adjacently joined insulating components. Additionally, the insulating components include an end lap portion to form an overlapping portion between adjacent rows of insulating components. In a preferred embodiment, the overlapping portion is adhered together to form a unitary insulative and waterproof layer. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031661 | Panels and a method of making - A prefabricated modular panel, comprising a framework that includes a plurality of lattices, with a lattice of the plurality of lattices comprising a first elongated member and a second elongated member that are spaced apart and juxtapose laterally parallel, forming an axial length of the lattice. Further included is a third member substantially transversally oriented at an angle along the axial length of the lattice, with the third member coupling the first elongated member with the second elongated member to form the lattice, with the plurality of lattices forming the framework. The plurality of lattices are coupled with one another in parallel by a solidified filler material forming a single piece, unitary modular panel. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031662 | Floor Covering With Interlocking Design - Surface coverings, such as floor coverings, with an interlocking design are described. Methods of making the surface coverings are further described. | 2009-02-05 |
20090031663 | System for forming a protective structure - A system for forming at least one pre-selected protective structure includes a predetermined number of elongated generally U-shaped channel members having a first predetermined length and formed from a first pre-selected material. A predetermined number of corner members having a predetermined shape and formed from a second pre-selected material are provided for connecting adjacent ends of a pair of such predetermined number of elongated generally U-shaped channel members together thereby forming at least a portion of a framework for the pre-selected protective structure. There is a predetermined covering member provided having each of a second predetermined length and a predetermined width and formed from a third pre-selected material and a plurality of resilient members having a third predetermined length engageable within such predetermined number of elongated U-shaped channel members for securing the covering member thereto and thereby forming the at least one pre-selected protective structure. | 2009-02-05 |