08th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110042428 | CONVERTIBLE BLANKET AND BACKPACK - A convertible blanket and backpack system in which a backpack converts to a ground cover blanket. The apparatus can include a waterproof ground cover blanket that includes a circular channel with two opposing openings formed adjacent to a perimeter of ground cover blanket and further including a cord that can be used to open or close the fabric material to switch between a backpack and a ground cover blanket. Additionally, the device can include one or more removable blankets that can be removably attached to the ground cover blanket. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042429 | Infant Carrier - Embodiments described herein provide infant carrying devices. In particular, embodiments described herein provide infant inserts to carry an infant in a child carrier. Inserts according to various embodiments can comprise a flexible panel having a curved shape that narrows toward one end of the panel. The panel can define a front opening to an area to hold the infant. A cushion can be disposed at the bottom of the area to hold the infant. The infant insert can be adapted to support an infant in a wearer facing position with the infant's knees raised. In particular, embodiments of infant inserts can be adapted to promote a spread-squat-position. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042430 | Articulable Shoulder Strap - A combination mobile shoulder strap and stationary shoulder cushion for carrying a receptacle, via appropriate releasable connectors, without movement of the stationary shoulder cushion and without the consequences caused at least by such movement to a wearer. The combination includes a stationary shoulder cushion, a pair of mobile strap elements, and apparatus that laterally pivotally attaches the pair of mobile strap elements to the stationary shoulder cushion so as to allow the pair of mobile strap elements to carry the receptacle, via the appropriate releasable connectors, and move relative to the stationary shoulder cushion, while the stationary shoulder cushion does not move so as to eliminate the consequences to a wearer caused at least by such movement of the pair of mobile strap elements. The apparatus is underlaid by the stationary shoulder cushion so as to eliminate the consequences caused by the apparatus undesirably engaging the wearer. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042431 | PROP-SUPPORTING HARNESS FOR A STAGE PERFORMER - A harness for the wearing of at least one stage prop by a stage performer includes a frame with a backrest suitable for supporting the stage prop, and elements forming shoulder supports suitable for positioning and/or maintaining the harness in place on the artist's shoulders. The backrest and the elements forming the shoulder supports are rigid. The elements forming the shoulder supports are coupled to the backrest by a pair of elastic coupling elements. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042432 | VEHICLE ROOF STORAGE SYSTEM - An apparatus for securing a device to an exterior of a vehicle, comprising: a plurality of rail members spaced apart and substantially parallel each other, each rail member has two ends; a first and second pair of mounting brackets configured to be fixedly or detachably attached to a portion of the vehicle, wherein two rail members are in communication with the mounting brackets; a first and second transverse member having two ends, and the ends of the transverse members are in communication with the mounting brackets; a wagon member, having two ends, and the ends, of the wagon member are in communication with the rail members; the wagon member is moveable, and further comprises a cradle; a restraining member having two ends, and the restraining member is in communication with the rail members; the restraining member is stationary, rotatable, and comprises a restraining arm, which contacts the device to prevent movement. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042433 | ANTI-SWAY ARRANGEMENT FOR CARGO ON A LOAD CARRIER - Method and apparatus for providing and anti-sway arrangement for stabilizing a bicycle supported upon a cradle borne upon an elongate arm of a vehicular mountable load carrier. The arrangement includes a cradle borne upon an elongate arm of a vehicular mountable load carrier. The elongate arm is insert-received in a through-hole located in the cradle and the cradle is configured to abuttingly receive a portion of a bicycle frame thereupon. An anti-sway device is included that has a substantially Y-shape with two upper arms straddling the cradle, and the two upper arms are joined together at a lower common leg thereof. Each of the two upper arms have an arm engaging portion having a releasable clasp that is operator transitionable between a clasping configuration in which the anti-sway device is secured to the elongate arm and an open configuration in which the device is installable upon and removable away from the arm in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the elongate arm and whereby the anti-sway device accommodates installation onto, and removal off of, the elongate arm of the load carrier without disengagement of the cradle from the elongate arm. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042434 | UNIVERSAL ARRANGEMENT FOR RECEIVING A CURTAIN RAIL FOR A PARTITIONING CURTAIN - The invention relates to an arrangement for receiving a curtain rail for a curtain for partitioning at least two regions in a cabin of a vehicle, with a bottom facing the floor of the cabin, and a top facing the ceiling of the cabin, wherein the bottom is essentially planar and is designed to receive the curtain rail, and wherein the top is designed to cover the space between a curtain held in the curtain rail and the ceiling of the cabin of the vehicle. The arrangement according to the invention is characterised in that the bottom comprises means for the variable-position holding of attachment points to which the curtain rail can be fastened. Consequently the curtain rails can be affixed flexibly and so as to be subsequently changeable within the region of the arrangement according to the invention, and in this way contribute to such arrangements so as to be able to be standardised for a multitude of imaginable cabin layouts of a vehicle, in order to, in this way, be able to minimise individual customisation work and construction expenditure. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042435 | Fastening Device for Bicycle - A bicycle fastener includes a fixing assembly ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110042436 | Removable External Backpack Liner - A liner consisting of a back piece and straps that can be worn between a backpack and the wearer's shoulders and back. The liner is affixed to the straps and backpack in a way that it can be easily removed for washing or replacement. The liner consists of layers that allow it to transport moisture and dirt away from the wearer, while shielding the backpack and its contents from the same. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042437 | WEB CONVEYING APPARATUS AND WEB CONVEYING CONTROL METHOD - A web conveying apparatus that conveys a web, includes: a transverse position displacement detection unit that detects a transverse position displacement of the web; a transverse position correction unit that corrects a transverse position of the web by a guide roller; width detection units that detect a width size in a left-right direction of the web; and a control unit that controls the transverse position correction unit in accordance with the transverse position displacement detected by the transverse position displacement detection unit and performs feedback control to position the web in a target position. The control unit changes a correction amount in the feedback control in accordance with the width size of the web detected by the width detection units. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042438 | ELECTRIC STAPLER - An electric stapler is provided with: a driver unit including a driver for striking out a staple to be penetrated through sheets of paper; and a clincher unit including a clincher for bending leg portions of the staple penetrated through the sheets of paper. The driver unit is provided with: a staple storage portion for storing therein a large number of connected staples; a head portion for striking out the staple; a drive portion configured to drive said driver provided slidably in the head portion; and a head raise/lower mechanism configured to relatively move the head portion with respect to the staple storage portion toward the clincher unit to thereby clamp the sheets of paper. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042439 | Surgical Staple - A surgical staple comprising a first deformable leg, a second deformable leg and a backspan having first and second transverse portions spaced apart to create a gap therebetween. The backspan further includes a third transverse portion spaced distally from the first and second transverse portions and distally of the gap. A first non-linear backspan portion extends between the first transverse portion and the first end portion of the third transverse portion and a second non-linear backspan portion extends between the second transverse portion and the second end portion of the third transverse portion. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042440 | Surgical Stapling Instruments including a Cartridge Having Multiple Staple Sizes - A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042441 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A DIRECTIONAL SWITCHING MECHANISM - A surgical instrument including a switching mechanism which allows a surgeon to selectively advance or retract a staple driver, cutting member, and/or other movable member within a staple cartridge. In various embodiments, the surgical instrument can include a handle, a trigger operatively coupled to the handle, a firing drive, and an end effector. In at least one embodiment, the trigger can be configured to slide between a first position in which an operation of the trigger can advance the movable member at a first rate and a second position in which an operation of the trigger can retract the movable member at a second rate. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042442 | Annular Adhesive Structure - An assembly for joining tissue is provided and includes an anvil assembly and a body portion juxtaposed with respect to one another along a shaft and arranged so as to be approximated with respect to one another; and an applicator supported on the anvil assembly and configured for retaining a wound treatment material therein and for dispensing the wound treatment material therefrom. A method for joining tissue is provided and includes the steps of dispensing the wound treatment material from the applicator so as to distribute wound treatment material onto at least one of a first tissue section and a second tissue section; and approximating the anvil assembly and the body portion to one another so that the first tissue section and the second tissue section are in contact with one another with the dispensed wound treatment material interposed therebetween. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042443 | SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical stapler comprising a handle assembly, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, and a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The anvil assembly is movable in relation to the shell assembly between spaced and approximated positions. The shell assembly includes a pusher movable distally to advance staples from the shell assembly into contact with the anvil assembly. First and second alignment pins operatively associated with the pusher have distal ends positioned distally of the pusher, the alignment pins movable between a first non-engaged position spaced from the anvil assembly and a second position in engagement with the anvil assembly. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042444 | ULTRASONIC WELDING APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC WELDING METHOD - An ultrasonic welding apparatus | 2011-02-24 |
20110042445 | METHODS FOR WELDING SELF-FIXTURED PREFORMS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An assembly for positioning a structural assembly for friction stir welding, and a system and method for friction stir welding the structural assembly are provided. The assembly includes a substrate defining a recessed pattern therein, and at least one structural member positioned within the recessed pattern to at least partially secure the structural member therein. The structural member is positioned adjacent to the substrate and within the recessed pattern such that the substrate and structural member are formed of materials capable of being friction stir welded together. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042446 | CONNECTION PART FOR DRAWER RAIL AND METHOD FOR WELDING THE CONNECTION PART TO THE DRAWER RAIL - A connection part of a rail includes a head, a shank extending from an underside of the head and a ridge extending continuously from a top of the head. The ridge encloses a recess in the top of the head. The rail and the connection part are made of metal. The ridge contacts an attaching face of the rail, and a portion of the recess faces the attaching face. By means of welding, the ridge and the attaching face of the rail are melted to form a molten area which connects the connection part and the rail when being cooled. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042447 | COMPOSITE SILVER NANOPARTICLES, COMPOSITE SILVER NANOPASTE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD, PRODUCTION APPARATUS, CONJUGATION METHOD AND PATTERNING METHOD OF THE SAME - A cold formation method of composite silver nanoparticles has been established. Thus, provided are composite silver nanoparticles comprising a silver core, which is made up of aggregated silver atoms and has an average particle diameter of from 1 to 20 nm, and an organic coating layer formed thereon which comprises at least one member selected from an alcohol molecule derivative having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an alcohol molecule residue or an alcohol molecule; a composite silver nanopaste which contains at least the composite silver nanoparticles and a solvent and/or a viscosity grant agent added thereto; a method of producing the same; an apparatus for producing the same; a method of bonding the same; and a method of patterning the same. The method of producing the composite silver nanoparticles comprising mixing silver salt microparticles with an alcohol solvent in excess to prepare an excess alcoholic solution, reacting the solution in a reaction chamber for a predetermined period of time at a predetermined temperature, and thus forming silver cores from the silver salt at a low temperature by the reducing effect of the alcohol and also forming an organic coating layer derived from the above-described alcohol around the silver cores. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042448 | WINDOW ENVELOPES WITH SCRATCH RESISTANT WINDOW FILM PATCHES - The invention includes a composition comprising from at least 40 to 98 weight percent of at least one GPPS, from 0 to 98 weight percent of at least one HIPS, from at least 0.5 to 10 weight percent at least one styrene block copolymer, from at least 0.5 to 10 weight percent of at least one polypropylene wherein the combination of GPPS, HIPS, polypropylene and styrene block copolymer make up at least about 90 percent of the composition as well as a film made of the composition, an envelope window patch comprising the film, an envelope comprising the window patch, and a process for making the film. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042449 | RECYCLABLE THERMALLY INSULATED CONTAINER - A recyclable container is provided wherein the recyclable container includes an outer carton and an inner wall affixed to the interior of the outer carton. The inner wall and the carton defining an enclosed cavity within the carton. A cellulose-based substrate is disposed within the enclosed cavity. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042450 | Carton With Heat Shrink Patch - Blanks, cartons, packaging assemblies, and methods for applying a heat-shrink patch to a carton for forming a shape of contents in, or to be placed in, a carton are provided. The carton includes at least one side and at least one void. At least one heat-shrink patch is applied by an adhesive is applied in a registered pattern to cover the at least one void. The carton is formed from the blank, with contents being inserted into the carton either at the time of forming or subsequent to forming, and the at least one heat-shrink patch is heated to conform to a shape of contents in, or to be placed in, the carton. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042451 | Paper Cup With Heat Insulating Material Attached - A paper cup that contains a beverage and is held by a user with a hand, the paper cup includes: a cup main body formed as a cylinder with an open upper portion, and containing the beverage from the open upper portion; and a heat insulating material disposed on an outer wall of the cup main body so as to reduce a thermal conductivity between the beverage contained in the paper cup and the hand of the user holding the paper cup, and the heat insulating material is disposed on a part of an outer wall of the cup main body, and attached to the cup main body so as not to separate from the cup main body. Thus, since the heat insulating material is attached on the outer wall of the cup main body, the heat insulating material is not separable from the cup main body, and the user may conveniently hold the paper cup containing a hot or cold beverage. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042452 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AND TRACKING REUSABLE PACKING CRATES - A method and system is provided for permanently and visibly marking reusable packing crates with a unique mark and using the mark to identify and track the crate in a manufacturing environment. The mark can include a two-dimensional barcode comprised of holes drilled through one or more sidewalls of the crate to produce a unique and permanent pattern for identification. The code can be used to identify a crate uniquely and to assign waypoint data, process management data and content data that can be stored in a computer database. The data can be used for tracking information capabilities and business intelligence in and for manufacturing management systems. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042453 | Systems for communicating current and future activity information among mobile Internet users and methods therefor - The invention relates, in one embodiment to a computer-implemented method implemented via the Internet for coordinating an activity between a user of a mobile Internet device and other users communicating through the Internet. The method includes receiving activity information pertaining to the event from the user via the mobile Internet device. The activity pertains to an activity occurring during a time period that overlaps the time the activity information is received. The method further includes transmitting the activity information to a backend database coupled to the Internet, the backend database being remote from the mobile Internet device. The method further includes rendering the activity information accessible to at least one recipient via the Internet. The recipient represents a subset of the users coupled to the Internet and having access privilege to information pertaining to the event involving the user. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042454 | Secure Core Material for Documents - Particles conveying a code are incorporated into polymer matrix to form a core document substrate. These particles may be colored to create a distinctive look of the document that makes it unique for a particular document issuer and enables visual authentication. Addition of a covert attribute to the particle, such as a UV pigment or hidden layer of material, allows a covert, forensic characteristic and it also allows a mathematical description to be calculated describing the random distribution of a specific area on a document and then captured on it (e.g., in the bar code or magnetic stripe or digital watermark on an ID document). | 2011-02-24 |
20110042455 | METHOD FOR INPUTTING A PASSWORD AND A DEVICE THEREFOR - A method for inputting a password and a device thereof are disclosed in the invention, relating to the information security field and solving the problem that a password input by a user is easy to be intercepted. The method includes steps that, a password inputting device acquires an instruction in accordance with ISO/IEC 7816 standard from an upper computer, and determines whether the instruction is a password checking instruction or not, and if it is not, the device sends the instruction to the smart card; or else if it is, the device receives the password input by the user, encloses it to the password checking instruction, sends the instruction enclosed with the password to the smart card, receives the result of executing the password checking instruction from the smart card, and sends the result to the upper computer. The solution of the invention is used for improving the security of inputting a password in avoidance that the password is intercepted when being transmitted. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042456 | Method and System of Electronic Payment Transaction, In Particular By Using Contactless Payment Means - A method of electronic payment transaction is characterized by the fact that during processing of one payment transaction, a communication link ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110042457 | CARD READER WITH MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS AND A METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - The invention discloses a method for implementing a card reader with multiple functions and a card reader therewith. The method includes that a card reader determines whether a card is inserted in the slot of the card reader and whether the card reader is online; if no card is inserted in the slot, the card reader performs operation to generate a one-time password; if a card is inserted in the slot and the card reader is online, the card reader performs corresponding operation on the card according to the card operating requirement, while if a card is inserted in the slot and the card reader is offline, the card reader performs operation with the card to generate a Token; otherwise, to end the process. The card reader includes a power module, an input/output module, a determining module, an operating module, and a performing module. With good common performance, the card reader provided by the invention performs as smart card reader and verification whether a card is inserted in the card reader or not, which overcomes the shortcomings that the card reader in the prior art has simplex function. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042458 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR WINES - An equipment for automatic delivery of beverages, with extraction of liquid from at least one bottle (B) in an up-right position by injection of an inert gas, the apparatus comprising a frame ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110042459 | Weapons Stabilization and Compensation System - Disclosed herein are stabilized weapon mount systems that allow a gunner (i.e. operator of a weapon) to mount and operate a standard weapon in a manner similar to a stand-alone weapon while compensating for the motion of the platform. The system includes an aiming gimbal that is movable by an operator during stabilization into an aiming orientation directed toward a target and a stabilization gimbal nested within the aiming gimbal and adapted to securely couple to a weapon. The stabilization gimbal and aiming gimbal are mechanically coupled by a control unit such that the stabilization gimbal is moved by the control unit and the aiming gimbal is not moved by the control unit. A stabilization device automatically commands the control unit to move the stabilization gimbal relative to the aiming gimbal using the motors to correct for the base movement and maintain the aiming orientation directed toward the target. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042460 | Apparatus for Reading Markings on a Solid Ink Stick - A system for reading a coded marker of an ink stick has been developed. The system includes an optical detector that detects light reflected from different areas of the generates signals in response to detecting light having at least two signal strengths that is reflected from different areas of the coded marker. A controller processes the signals from the optical detector to identify a code word encoded into the coded marker of the ink stick. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042461 | Numeric Dial Quantity Input Device Embedded Bar Cod Scanner - A bar code scanner with an embedded numeric dial quantity input device to input quantity includes a bar code scanner and a numeric dial. The dial has a reference scale around it to represent a specific number. The desired number is set by turning the dial. User can count the quantity of an item and input the number with the numeric dial before or after scanning it to store the correct quantity of such item. This can avoid entering quantity at the register or POS machine and simplifies the operation. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042462 | VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A vehicle identification system identifies vehicles by reading a registration plate and a barcode on the vehicle. The system can include: a registration plate mountable on a vehicle and having alphanumeric characters indicating a vehicle registration number; a barcode mountable on a vehicle, the barcode encoding the vehicle registration number of the registration plate, at least one camera arranged to record in one or more image(s) the registration plate and the barcode; and an analyser arranged to receive the image(s) and automatically extract the vehicle registration number from the registration plate shown in the image(s), and automatically extract the vehicle registration number from the barcode shown in the image(s), the analyser comparing the vehicle registration number extracted from the registration plate with the vehicle registration number extracted from the barcode. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042463 | Numeric Keypad Embedded Bar Code Scanner - A bar code scanner with an embedded numeric keypad to input quantity includes a bar code scanner and a set of keypad buttons. The keypad has a plurality of buttons arranged in a matrix and each button represents a specific number or an input function. The user can count the quantity of an item and input the number from the keypad before or after scanning it to store the correct quantity of such item. This can avoid entering quantity at the register or POS machine and simplifies the operation. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042464 | MULTI-APPLICATION CONTACTLESS SMART CARD - A multi-application contactless smart card system and method. The user may select application using selection mechanism located on the smart card or at the contactless reader. The selection means may be connected to the contact I/O pin of the processor of the smart card. In some embodiments, the processor of the smart card may read the user selection through the contact I/O pin during a simulated contact transaction, evoke the desired application and perform the contactless transaction. During the simulated contact transaction power up sequence is preserved by extracting power signals to the contact VDD pin from the RF signal. Alternatively, the state of the selection mechanism may be sampled continuously or at convenient time intervals, enabling further switching between applications during a single contactless session. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042465 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING A PROXIMITY-BASED TRANSACTION DEVICE - Reference equipment including a reference card and a reference reader is provided for testing electronic payment devices such as cards and card readers. The reference equipment includes reference cards and reference readers that respectively can be used to verify compliance of product cards and product readers with product specifications The product specifications may, for example, be the ISO 14443 Standard specifications which are commonly accepted in the electronic payment industry The reference equipment is designed to enhance interoperability of product payment devices whose functional behaviors may vary because of vendor customization of device specifications or due to manufacturing tolerances In some embodiments, the reference equipment includes a reference card for testing card readers The exemplary reference card can comprise a current mirror to permit an electronically adjustable variable load using an external controller The reference card electronic circuit can exhibit variable load conditions | 2011-02-24 |
20110042466 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - There is provided a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. The RFID tag includes a base formed of an insulating material, a circuit chip adhered to one surface of the base and including a pad for an electrical connection, and an antenna formed by jetting a conductive material onto the one surface of the base and electrically connected to the pad. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042467 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY CARD - A semiconductor memory card includes a wiring board which has a first pad region along a first long side and a second pad region along a second long side. First memory chips which configure a first chip group are stacked in a step-like shape on the wiring board. Second memory chips which configure a second chip group are stacked in a step-like shape on the first chip group with the direction reversed. The electrode pads of the first memory chips are electrically connected to the connection pads arranged on the first pad region, and the electrode pads of the second memory chips are electrically connected to the connection pads arranged on the second pad region. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042468 | TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED MIXED WATER AND COLD/HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - [Technical Problem] The discharge of mixed hot and cold water by means of a manually operated faucet handle or a manual control valve is not convenient to get an optimum temperature as the temperature of discharged water varies from user to user, and because the temperature of discharged water changes while in use, users have to operate the faucet handle again until an optimum temperature is realized. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042469 | FURNACE AND CENTRAL COOLING APPARATUS CONFIGURED WITH POWERLINE COMMUNICATION FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT - A system for communication between one or more indoor and one or more outdoor units. The system has a furnace apparatus spatially disposed within a building structure. In a specific embodiment, the furnace comprises a furnace control and an energy generation region. The furnace control is configured for at least a first direct current operation. The system also has an air conditioning unit spatially disposed outside of the building structure. The air conditioning unit comprises a compressor device and an air conditioning control configured for at least at least a second direct current operation. The system has a first powerline module configured to communicate with the furnace control and a second powerline module configured to communicate with the air conditioning control. A powerline network is configured to communicate between the first powerline module and the second powerline module. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042470 | USER ACTIVATED HOT WATER HEATER AND CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a user activated hot water heater and control system for processing hot water to hot water output locations, e.g. faucet, shower, or the like, such that temperature fluctuations and delays in hot water delivery are reduced. Additionally, the temperature of the hot water delivered is adjusted to a predetermined value determined by a user signature constructed from a potential user physical attributes such as height, weight, and the like. The user activated feature of the present invention will provide an energy savings resulting from the smart, upon demand, activation of internal and/or external recirculation systems. Additionally, in preferred embodiments incorporating tank-less water heaters, the hot water maximum temperature, T(maximum) is dependent on the preference setting or default value of the detected general category user or unique individual user. The user dictated control of hot water heater T(maximum) value will not only further increase energy savings, but additionally provide a safety feature that helps protects heat sensitive people such as children, the elderly and the like from potential water burns. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042471 | INDOOR ENVIRONMENT REGULATING SYSTEM - The invention provides an indoor environment regulating system with excellent energy efficiency. The indoor environment regulating system of the invention is provided with an indoor surface structural member | 2011-02-24 |
20110042472 | Portable Catalytic Heater - Provided is a portable heating device comprising a combustion-powered heater, a regulator, and an oxygen depletion sensor. The combustion-powered heater may be supplied by an associated fuel source and may comprise a combustion region comprising a catalytic surface. The regulator may be adapted for fluid communication with the associated fuel source. The oxygen depletion sensor may comprise a burner and a temperature detector. The burner may be in fluid communication with the regulator and may be adapted to combust fuel form the regulator with air to produce a flame. The temperature detector may be adapted to detect the temperature of the flame and may be adapted to selectively render the combustion-powered heater non-functional. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042473 | TRACK SEGMENT FOR TOY MOTORWAY - Track segment ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110042474 | Trackway for Personal Rapid Transport Systems - A trackway for a personal rapid transport systems which comprises track members formed of preformed grid-like structures. The preformed grid-like structures may be formed of fiber reinforced plastic or the like. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042475 | SUPPORT FOR A SYSTEM FOR FASTENING A RAIL AND A SYSTEM FOR FASTENING A RAIL - The invention relates to a support for a system for fastening a rail on a substrate, having an angle bracket, which has a base section with a contact surface associated with the respective substrate, also having a supporting section, standing on the base section, which on its free front side associated with the rail to be fastened has a bearing surface, and also having a through hole formed in the base section for inserting a fastening element intended for fixing the angle bracket on the substrate. With such a support reliable support of the rail in service, also with greater tolerance for positioning the individual components, according to the invention is ensured by the fact that the through hole at least in a direction aligned parallel to the contact surface has an over-measure in relation to the circumference of the part, in the assembled condition sitting in the through hole, of the fastening element and by the fact that an additional locking piece, cooperating with the fastening element for fixing the angle bracket in a particular relative position obtained by a relative movement of fastening element and angle bracket, is also provided. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042476 | INTEGRATED FUEL INJECTORS AND IGNITERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - The present disclosure is directed to integrated injector/igniters providing efficient injection, ignition, and complete combustion of various types of fuels. One example of such an injectors/igniter can include a body having a base portion opposite a nozzle portion, and a fuel passageway extending from the base portion to the nozzle portion. A force generator and a first valve are carried by the base portion. The first valve is movable in response to actuation from the force generator to move between closed and open positions. The injector/igniter also includes a second valve at the nozzle portion that is deformable in response to pressure in the fuel passageway to deform between a closed position and an open position. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042477 | SPREADER MOUNT - A spreader assembly used to spread a material held in a hopper onto an associated ground surface may include a spreader mount that: (1) has at least three laterally spaced ground contacting surfaces that support the spreader assembly to a ground surface when the spreader assembly is detached from a vehicle; and, (2) remains attached to the spreader assembly when the spreader assembly is attached to the vehicle. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042478 | METHOD FOR APPLYING LIQUID MATERIAL, DEVICE THEREFOR, AND PROGRAM THEREFOR - Object: Provided are a method for applying a liquid material wherein there is no need to compute complex parameters and there is no influence on the speed of movement of an ejection unit, a device for the same, and a program for the same. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042479 | DRINKING STRAW INCLUDING AN ICE TRAPPING NET - The invention includes a drinking straw with an inverted funnel-shaped net retained near a lower end of the straw. The net traps ice at the lower end of the straw to cool liquid drawn into the lower end of the straw. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042480 | Wireless Sprinkler Control - The present invention provides a system and method to control the flow duration and the flow rate of each individual sprinkler head wirelessly in each zone of an automatic sprinkler system. The system comprises a plurality of sensors, preferably wireless, to control the sprinkler heads, either directly or through a controller. The system enables precise control over irrigation times for the areas covered by each sprinkler head. The system also enables each sprinkler head to control its on/off and duration decisions based on receiving data from a sensor within an irrigation zone of an automatic sprinkler system. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042481 | ATOMIZING APPARATUS - An atomizing apparatus | 2011-02-24 |
20110042482 | FOG GENERATOR HAVING AN IMPROVED HEAT EXCHANGER - The present invention relates to a fog generator comprising a heat exchanger for transforming a fog generating fluid into its vapor, characterized in that the fog generator further comprises a latent heat of fusion accumulator. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042483 | Static spray mixer - A static spray mixer is proposed for the mixing and spraying of at least two flowable components, having a tubular, one-piece mixer housing ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110042484 | LIQUID SPRAYER - A motion-powered liquid sprayer that can increase the number of rotations of the pump relative to each rotation of the wheel or axle is provided. The sprayer can include a gearing assembly that employs gears to increase the number of pump revolutions as a function of the wheel or axle rotation. The sprayer can also include a gear pump that employs an over-capacity or enhanced gullet together with blow-by spacing to control consistent liquid flow relative to variable motional velocities. Further, the sprayer can include a vertically adjustable nozzle as well as a free reverse rotation wheel hub. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042485 | Adjustable Sprinkler Assembly - An adjustable sprinkler assembly incorporates a main housing including a cylindrical side wall having a first end portion that leads to a second end portion through an intermediate portion having a hollow interior. A riser member is shiftably mounted relative to the main housing to provide for adjustment of a sprinkler head attached thereto. An adjuster member, including an adjustment zone defined by a plurality of notches interconnected by a longitudinally extending groove, interconnects the riser member and the main housing. A stop member, mounted at the second end portion of the main housing, cooperates with the adjuster member to establish a desired positioning of a sprinkler head relative to the main housing. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042486 | CLEANING TOOL - An embodiment of the present disclosure provides an integrated spray and wipe system and a method of using such a system. In one embodiment the system includes a fluid reservoir that extends through the center of a roll of cleaning material (e.g., paper towel roll). The tool houses cleaning fluid and cleaning wipes and, therefore, can be used to dispense liquid or cleaning wipes as needed. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042487 | Discharge Implement of Reservoir for Portable Pressurized Sprayer - The present invention provides a discharge implement of reservoir for portable pressurized sprayer” comprising a discharging vent and a discharging hose. The discharging vent, which created in a vertical tucked buttress for a recessed sole of a portable reservoir, has an end exposed outwardly. The discharging hose has an end opening connected to the exposed end of the discharging vent and another end opening connected to a cylindrical discharging mount of a diaphragm compression pump respectively. If air is mingled in the compressed water, the air is immediately brought into the discharging hose and pass the discharging vent to flow into the portable reservoir with all damped moisture therein so that the damped moisture is completely eliminated without damped moisture remained therein. Thus, the drawbacks of harmfully affecting all parts therein and shortening service life for the portable pressurized sprayer incurred can be entirely avoided. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042488 | CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR A SUBSTANCE TO BE SPRAYED - A container for a substance to be sprayed includes a reservoir for the substance and operable spraying means connected to the reservoir for spraying the substance. The spraying means are provided with at least two spaced apart outflow openings that are in fluid communication with the reservoir for spraying the substance in at least two spray beams to surroundings. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042489 | Laminar flow water jet with illumination enhancer - A laminar flow water jet having a housing with a water channel flowing there through. An at least one water input admits water into the housing and the water channel, An at least one filter member is provided along the water channel. An at least one jetting element in communication with the housing and jets a laminar flow tube. or segment from the jet. An at least one lighting element emits light and communicates with the laminar flow tube or segment. An at least one additive supply element communicates with the at least one laminar flow tube or segment, where a laminar water flow is jetted through the at least one jetting element to form the laminar flow tube or segment which is lit by the light emitted by the at least one lighting element and receives an additive stream from the at least one additive supply element to produce wave effects within the laminar flow tube or segment. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042490 | Fuel Injection Valve and Method for Coupling Two Components Together - There is provided a coupling process whereby two components can be coupled together at high positional precision regardless of precision of a single component. A softer component | 2011-02-24 |
20110042491 | Fuel Injection Valve - An injector used for an internal combustion engine, wherein force acting on a valve element due to flow of fuel is reduced. The shape of either a valve element front end or a valve seat surface of a fuel injection valve is adapted such that the distance between the valve element front end and the valve seat surface which is formed by a circular conical surface is greater than in the case when the shape from a valve element circular tube surface to a spherical surface which forms a seat is connected by a circular arc. As a result, the cross-sectional area of a flow path is rapidly increased from the valve seat surface, on the outer side of the valve element, and this reduces that portion of the valve element which receives pressure due to a reduction in static pressure, reducing force acting on the valve element. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042492 | NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - A nozzle assembly has a housing, a joint, a spraying head assembly, a connector and a switch assembly. The housing is tubular and has an inside space. The joint is mounted in the inside space of the housing and has a front end and a rear end. The spraying head assembly is mounted securely on the front end of the joint. The connector is mounted securely on the rear end of the joint. The switch assembly is mounted in the inside space of the housing and has a button. The switch assembly is switched by the button. With the button, the volume of the nozzle assembly becomes small. This can be easily held by hands and is very handy and convenient in use. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042493 | Cartridge Spreader System - The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042494 | Shredder Head Adapted To Shred Data Bearing Documents And Bottles - A shredder head adapted to shred data bearing documents and/or bottles. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042495 | METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR CONDITIONING A HEAVY FRACTION HIGH IN PLASTICS - In a method and equipment for conditioning a heavy fraction high in plastics, which is obtained by conditioning low-metal scrap high in plastics, which originate at least in part from shredder processes of scrap vehicles, the method includes: isolating metal parts from the heavy fraction high in plastics; reducing the size of the metal-reduced heavy fraction high in plastics that remains after the isolation of the metal parts; splitting up of the metal-reduced heavy fraction high in plastics, that remains after the isolation of the metal parts, into fractions high in plastics having different grain sizes; conditioning the separated fractions high in plastics at least partially in separate processes. The equipment includes appropriate devices for carrying out the foregoing processes. A highly pure granulate fraction may be obtained, which may be fed to material utilization. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042496 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING SHREDDER RESIDUES AND USE OF A GRANULATE FRACTION THUS PRODUCED - In a method and a system for sorting shredder residues of metal-containing wastes, in particular from vehicle body shells, shredder residues are separated into a shredder light fraction and a non-ferromagnetic fraction. The method and system provide for a raw-granulate fraction being produced during the sorting of the shredder light fraction and the shredder heavy fraction in preliminary processes and a main process, by separating out at least one ferromagnetic fraction, a nonferrous-metal fraction, a fibre fraction, and a sand fraction, and the raw-granulate fraction being split up in a refining process. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042497 | HANDLE - A muddler comprises an elongated member that ends in a head with spikes for crushing fruit pieces or other flavor ingredients. In a reverse mode, the muddler can be used as an ice crusher. Optional side located stirring ribs or formations may be provided to facilitate stirring. A handle comprises an elongated member that ends in a head with a tool interface or working face for performing kitchen or culinary work or work on wood, metal or the like. The head can be removed from the elongated member, and different heads in a set applied with the handle. There can be a finger grip portion at the top to facilitate handling and turning and manipulation. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042498 | Hammer - The various embodiments disclosed and pictured illustrate a hammer for comminuting various materials. The embodiments pictured and described herein are primarily for use with a rotatable hammermill assembly. The hammer includes a connector end having a rod hole therein, a contact end for delivery of energy to the material to be comminuted, and a neck affixing the connector end to the contact end. The neck is formed with at least one neck recess therein. In other embodiments, one or more shoulders are positioned around the periphery of the rod hole for added strength. In still other embodiments, the contact end is configured with more than one contact surface. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042499 | Wear liner for a brush cutter - A wear liner for use with a brush cutter, the cutter having a cylindrical, rotatable, cutting drum carrying cutting teeth and a cover at least partially covering the drum to limit dispersal of cut material. The liner comprises a sheet of material which can be shaped to fit against the inner surface of the cover. The liner has holes on its sides for use in detachably connecting the liner with fastening means to the cover against the cover's inner surface. The liner has protective means mounted on its inner surface adjacent each hole to protect part of the fastening means located adjacent the inner surface of the liner, when the liner is mounted to the cover and the fastening means extend through the opening, from wear by material thrown by the cutter during its operation. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042500 | SPINNING REEL SPOOL COUPLING STRUCTURE - A spinning reel spool coupling structure has a pin insertion portion, an anti-rotation pin, a retainer, and an anti-rotation groove. The pin insertion portion has a through hole passing through the spool shaft. The anti-rotation pin includes a first anti-rotation portion, a fitting portion, and a second anti-rotation portion. The fitting portion adjoins the first anti-rotation portion, and fits into the pin insertion portion. The second anti-rotation portion extends from the fitting portion and has a diameter greater than that of the pin insertion portion. The retainer member prevents the anti-rotation pin from being detached from the spool shaft, is disposed on an outer peripheral side of the first anti-rotation portion, and has an axial length such that the retainer member contacts the spool shaft. The anti-rotation groove is formed to extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to a length of the spool shaft, and engages the second anti-rotation portion. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042501 | WINDING APPARATUS FOR ICE FISHING TIP-UPS - The present invention is a tool used to assist fishermen in winding their tip-ups. The tool may be composed of metal and include a handle. There may be a deep well socket in the center with two notches cut out. These notches may connect to a fishing reel like handle. The socket section may attach to a T-part of the tip-up. Once the tool is on the tip-up, simply wind the handle around to wind up the fishing line. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042502 | LOCKER AND SECURITY ENCLOSURE FOR CABLE-PULLING CART - A vehicle for the transportation of containers of reeled cable has a frame, and an upstanding security locker with an access panel and holes in one panel. A plurality of support rods have first ends that are received into the holes in the panel. Removable retaining devices are attached to the first ends of the rods so that the support rods cannot be removed from the locker unless the retaining devices are removed. The security locker encloses both the first ends of the rods and the retaining devices and has an access panel such that provides access to the locker. The security locker may be included on a hand truck or a four wheeled cart and include a loop for securing the cart or hand truck to a fixed anchor point. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042503 | PAPER DISPENSER - A dispenser for dispensing paper from a dispensing roll located in a lower dispensing position has a guide track which leads from the top into the lower dispensing position and in which a standby position, defined by a blocking device, for a reserve roll is provided. The dispenser further has a device for detecting a diameter of the dispensing roll and a device for releasing the blocking device for the reserve roll once the paper on the dispensing roll has been used up. The diameter of the dispensing roll is detected by a sensing element which pushes against the circumferential surface of the dispensing roll, is displaced by the dropping reserve roll and returns to its sensing position once the reserve roll has dropped. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042504 | ADJUSTABLE FILM PACKING DEVICE - An adjustable film packing device for a roll of film without a reel includes a first tube and a second tube. The first tube has at least a guiding groove formed longitudinally along an outer wall of the first tube. At least one side of the guiding groove is formed with a plurality of positioning recesses spaced away each other and interconnected with the guiding groove. The recesses are substantially in a rectangular shape. A limit tab is provided between each of the recesses and the guiding groove. A positioning block is provided on an inner wall of the second tube and close to the coupling end of the second tube. The positioning block is substantially in a rectangular shape, and is inserted through the guiding groove into one of the plurality of positioning recesses. Thereby, the length of the film packing device is adjustable by means of the positioning block to be located in a different position. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042505 | REEL CHANGER HAVING A HOLDER FOR SUPPORTING A MATERIAL REEL WITH A WINDING SLEEVE - A reel changer is usable for supporting a reel of material that is wound on a winding sleeve. The reel holder includes a carrier journal and a plurality of driver elements. These driver elements are arranged such that they engage in a front of the winding sleeve. The number of these driver elements which can engage in the front of the winding sleeve can be varied. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042506 | Device for Changing Orientation of Tape of Tape Transfer Device - A tape transfer device includes a device for changing the orientation of a tape. The device includes a frame including a first end retained in a case of the tape transfer device, and a second end exposed outside the case and connected with an application head. The frame includes a first surface and a second surface wound by the tape. The device also includes a first guiding member and a second guiding member disposed on the first end of the frame and on the first surface and second surface, respectively. The first guiding member changes the tape from a first orientation to a second orientation. The second guiding member changes the tape from the second orientation to the first orientation. Further, the first and second guiding members prevent the tape from deviating away from a predetermined path defined on the application head | 2011-02-24 |
20110042507 | Convertible Vehicle For Road, Air, and Water Usage - A convertible combined road, water, and aircraft vehicle has a road form, a water form, and an aircraft form. The vehicle includes a vehicle body having a passenger compartment and wheels supporting the vehicle body on the ground when in the road form. A wing assembly is attached to each side of the vehicle body. Each wing assembly includes a wing and at least one propelling device attached to the wing. The propelling devices may be jet engines, or ducted fans or in-wing propellers. A wing assembly rotating mechanism rotates the wing assembly 360 degrees when the vehicle is in the aircraft form so that thrust is provided in 360 degrees, allowing for vertical takeoff and landing and mid air hovering. A wing assembly positioning mechanism positions the wing assembly between an open-winged flying position and a folded or closed-winged non-flying position. A rear propelling assembly is provided to propel the vehicle in the air, and a tail assembly is provided which includes elements for maneuvering the vehicle in the air and water. The rear propelling assembly includes a rear propelling device and a propelling device positioning mechanism capable of positioning the rear propelling device through a range of at least 90 degrees between a position for providing the vehicle with vertical lift or thrust and a position for providing the vehicle with forward thrust. The rear propelling device may be a jet engine or a propeller. An operator's control unit is disposed in the passenger compartment with which an operator controls vehicle. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042508 | CONTROLLED TAKE-OFF AND FLIGHT SYSTEM USING THRUST DIFFERENTIALS - A manned/unmanned aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using the same set of engines for takeoff and landing as well as for forward flight. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to takeoff with the wings in a vertical as opposed to horizontal flight attitude which takes off in this vertical attitude and then transitions to a horizontal flight path. An aerial vehicle which controls the attitude of the vehicle during takeoff and landing by alternating the thrust of engines, which are separated in least two dimensions relative to the horizontal during takeoff. An aerial vehicle which uses a rotating platform of engines in fixed relationship to each other and which rotates relative to the wings of the vehicle for takeoff and landing. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042509 | Lightweight Vertical Take-Off and Landing Aircraft and Flight Control Paradigm Using Thrust Differentials - An aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using the same set of engines for takeoff and landing as well as for forward flight. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to takeoff with the wings in a vertical as opposed to horizontal flight attitude which takes off in this vertical attitude and then transitions to a horizontal flight path. An aerial vehicle which controls the attitude of the vehicle during takeoff and landing by alternating the thrust of engines, which are separated in at least two dimensions relative to the horizontal during takeoff, and which may also control regular flight in some aspects by the use of differential thrust of the engines. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042510 | Lightweight Vertical Take-Off and Landing Aircraft and Flight Control Paradigm Using Thrust Differentials - An aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using the same set of engines for takeoff and landing as well as for forward flight. An aerial vehicle which uses a rotating platform of engines in fixed relationship to each other and which rotates relative to the main body of the vehicle for takeoff and landing. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to takeoff with the wings in a vertical as opposed to horizontal flight attitude which takes off in this vertical attitude and then transitions to a horizontal flight path. An aerial vehicle which controls the attitude of the vehicle during takeoff and landing by alternating the thrust of engines, which are separated in at least two dimensions relative to the horizontal during takeoff, and which may also control regular flight in some aspects by the use of differential thrust of the engines. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042511 | APPARATUS FOR USE ON AN AIRCRAFT - An actuator is arranged to move an aircraft component such as a landing gear leg, flap or aileron between a first position and a second position, net load from external forces acting on the aircraft component tending to drive it towards the first position. The actuator comprises a threaded screw and a threaded nut. A main prime mover is configured to apply torque to the screw or nut acting in opposition to the net load under normal operating conditions. An emergency prime mover is configured to apply torque to the screw or nut acting in the same sense as the net load under emergency operating conditions in which the interface between the nut and the screw has become partially jammed to the extent that the component cannot be moved from the second position to the first position by operation of the net load alone. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042512 | Method and Apparatus for Jet Blast Deflection - Methods and apparatuses for passive jet blast deflection or the like. Use of the passive jet blast deflector permits the efficient dispersal of a fast moving local heat source into the environment through passive means while providing a high strength structure. The jet blast deflector system may include a first plate, a second plate, and a cellular core disposed between them adapted to allow cooling ambient air to flow through the cellular core, wherein the first plate, second plate, and core are all seamlessly coupled heat pipes that form a single vapor core to facilitate the spreading and even storing of thermal energy. An ejector plate may be attached to the top of the second plate to create a low pressure zone as the heat source passes over it, thereby pulling the ambient air through the cellular core, facilitating the removal the thermal energy from the system. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042513 | ENERGY-ABSORBING STRUCTURAL ELEMENT MADE OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE HAVING SAID ABSORBER - An aircraft fuselage has at least one reinforcement frame ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110042514 | Movable Fastening Unit For A Seat Frame In An Aircraft - The invention relates to a movable fastening unit for a seat frame in an aircraft. In said fastening unit, a connecting element can be movably mounted on both a seat structure and a floor fixture by means of bearings, thus allowing the seat frame to be moved relative to the floor fixture without having to detach the fixture from the floor. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042515 | ARRANGEMENT FOR PROVIDING ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION IN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to an arrangement for providing active fire protection in aircraft by means of at least one protective shield. According to the invention, the at least one protective shield is formed with an intumescent material, which in the event of a fire can be activated, in particular made to expand, in a controlled manner well below the initial temperature otherwise usual for intumescent materials of the order of 250° C. by means of an electrical heating device. The current temperature in the hold (preferably at various temperature measuring points) of the aircraft is measured by means of at least one temperature sensor and transmitted to a controlling and regulating device. In the event of a fire, the heating devices are activated and the intumescent reactions of the protective shields for providing fire protection are initiated within a temperature interval between 90° C. and 150° C. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042516 | WINDOW ELEMENT FOR A DOUBLE-SHELL SKIN FIELD OF AN AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE CELL - A window element for a double-shell skin field of an aircraft fuselage cell includes a window frame having a window module disposed in the frame, wherein the frame is disposed in an opening of the double-shell skin field, and wherein the frame is connected to the double-shell skin field by a surrounding embrasure profile positioned against a core structure of the skin field at least in some regions, wherein the core structure includes an inner and an outer covering layer. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042517 | DEVICE FOR CLOSING AN AIRCRAFT DOOR, AIRCRAFT COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE - An aircraft door closing device, and an aircraft incorporating such a device. The door includes a leaf and, connected to the aircraft fuselage, a frame including an opening configured to take the leaf, the leaf adopting a closed position to block the opening and another position to reveal the opening. The device includes a bearing mechanism, some on the leaf and some on the frame, each formed by a crenelated structure, two crenelated structures being arranged such that the teeth of one pass through notches of the other as the leaf moves from one position to the other, and such that the teeth of the leaf structure bear, in the closed position, on the inside face of the corresponding teeth of the frame structure. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042518 | VORTEX GENERATOR FOR FLUSH AIR INLETS PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT - A VG (vortex generator) placed on a body surface (aircraft or similar), upstream of a flush air inlet, in order to generate vortexes that will sweep away the boundary layer in front of the inlet, inducing a downwash effect in the freestream airflow, such VG consisting of a wing ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110042519 | INTERCONNECTION AND AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT HAVING SUCH AN INTERCONNECTION - The present invention provides an interconnection, in particular in the field of aerospace. The interconnection has a T-stringer, an Ω-stringer and a connecting arrangement. The connecting arrangement connects base sections of the T-stringer and of the Ω-stringer to one another. This provides a coupling of an Ω-stringer to a T-stringer which is comparatively insensitive with respect to tolerances relating to the orientation of the Ω-stringer in relation to the T-stringer. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042520 | Aircraft Tank System, Refueling Unit And Method For Refueling An Aircraft - An aircraft tank system ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110042521 | Spacecraft Launch and Exploration System - This invention is a launch-to-space, refuel and return system which comprises: a unique circular and straight maglev track and maglev sled spacecraft launcher; a single stage-to-LEO spacecraft (Mother Spacecraft); an orbiting space platform (OSP); a currently utilized Space Shuttle is altered to improve its safety, range, longevity and versatility which serves as a prototype for the Mother Spacecraft design. The Mother Spacecraft is releasably attached to the maglev sled and propulsion for the maglev sled is supplied by magnetic propulsion and on-board rocket propulsion. The collapsible OSP can fit into the Space Shuttle storage bay and is remotely deployed. The OSP is a refueling depot for the Mother Spacecraft, the Space Shuttle, as well as a rendezvous point for various space missions. A single, liquid, non-cryogenic rocket fuel is standardized throughout the entire system which eliminates: all vertical launches; all expendables; all solid rocket propellants. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042522 | ROBUST CAPACITIVE DISTANCE SENSOR - The invention refers to a docking device for the docking of a maintenance device to a nozzle ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110042523 | LAMINAR FLOW SURFACES WITH SELECTED ROUGHNESS DISTRIBUTIONS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Laminar flow surfaces with selected roughness distributions, and associated methods are disclosed. A representative method for designing an airfoil includes selecting a parameter that includes a flow behavior distribution and/or a surface shape for an airflow surface. Based at least in part on the selected parameter, the method can include (a) selecting a target roughness value and determining a chordwise location forward of which surface roughness is at or below the target roughness value and/or (b) selecting a target chordwise location and determining a roughness value for a region forward of the chordwise location, with the surface roughness at or below the roughness value. In particular embodiments, a percentage of a local chord length of the airfoil over which the roughness is below a target value decreases in a spanwise direction. In another embodiment, the roughness at a particular spanwise location can increase over at least three values, continuously, in a step manner, or otherwise. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042524 | PASSIVE ADAPTIVE STRUCTURES - Morphing an aerodynamic body's geometry in situ can optimize its aerodynamic properties, increasing range, reducing fuel consumption, and improving many performance parameters. The aerodynamic load exerted on the body by the flow is one such parameter, typically characterized as lift or drag. It is the aim of the present disclosure to teach the use of passive adaptive morphing structures to manage these aerodynamic loads. | 2011-02-24 |
20110042525 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A support assembly ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110042526 | METHOD FOR REDUCING THE TAKEOFF RUN OF AN AIRCRAFT - The method of the invention comprises imparting to the flaps ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110042527 | SWING NOSE CROSSING - A swing nose crossing has the swing nose ( | 2011-02-24 |