13th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150084204 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the same. The device may include a substrate including a cell array region and a peripheral circuit region, stacks on the cell array region of the substrate, the stacks having a first height and extending along a direction, a common source structure disposed between adjacent ones of the stacks, a peripheral logic structure disposed on the peripheral circuit region of the substrate and having a second height smaller than the first height, a plurality of upper interconnection lines disposed on the peripheral logic structure and extending parallel to each other, and a interconnection structure disposed between the peripheral logic structure and the upper interconnection lines, when viewed in vertical section, and electrically connected to at least two of the upper interconnection lines. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084205 | CHIP PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME - A semiconductor device comprises a plurality of conductors for connecting another semiconductor device. Each conductor connects to a chip select pad within the semiconductor device through an upper vertical connection formed through an insulation layer formed on a substrate or connected to a straight vertical connection formed through the substrate and the insulation layer. The semiconductor device further comprises a plurality of lower vertical connections formed through the substrate and correspondingly connecting to the chip select pads and a chip select terminal. The chip select terminal electrically connects to the die circuit of the semiconductor device while the chip select pads are electrically isolated from the die circuit. The lower vertical connections and the straight vertical connection can be arranged in two dimensions. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084206 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Dual Fan-Out Semiconductor Package - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die with a first encapsulant disposed over the semiconductor die. A first build-up interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die and first encapsulant. The first build-up interconnect structure has a first conductive layer. The first conductive layer includes a plurality of first conductive traces. A second encapsulant is disposed over the semiconductor die and the first build-up interconnect structure. A second build-up interconnect structure is formed over the first build-up interconnect structure and the second encapsulant. The second build-up interconnect structure has a second conductive layer. The second conductive layer includes a plurality of second conductive traces. A distance between the second conductive traces is greater than a distance between the first conductive traces. A passive device is disposed within the first encapsulant and/or the second encapsulant. A plurality of conductive vias is disposed in the first encapsulant and/or the second encapsulant. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084207 | EMBEDDED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PACKAGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A package structure includes a dielectric layer, at least one semiconductor device attached to the dielectric layer, one or more dielectric sheets applied to the dielectric layer and about the semiconductor device(s) to embed the semiconductor device(s) therein, and a plurality of vias formed to the semiconductor device(s) that are formed in at least one of the dielectric layer and the one or more dielectric sheets. The package structure also includes metal interconnects formed in the vias and on one or more outward facing surfaces of the package structure to form electrical interconnections to the semiconductor device(s). The dielectric layer is composed of a material that does not flow during a lamination process and each of the one or more dielectric sheets is composed of a curable material configured to melt and flow when cured during the lamination process so as to fill-in any air gaps around the semiconductor device(s). | 2015-03-26 |
20150084208 | CONNECTION MEMBER, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND STACKED STRUCTURE - A connection member according to an embodiment includes a dielectric material, a penetrating via penetrating through the dielectric material, a first metal plane provided in the dielectric material, the first metal plane being perpendicular to an extension direction of the penetrating via, the first metal plane crossing the penetrating via, and a second metal plane provided n or on the dielectric material in parallel with the extension direction of the penetrating via, the second metal plane connected to the first metal plane. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084209 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device has a chip mounting part, a first semiconductor chip, and a second semiconductor chip. The first semiconductor chip is mounted over the chip mounting part in a direction in which its first principal plane faces the chip mounting part. A part of the second semiconductor chip is mounted over the chip mounting part in a direction in which its third principal plane faces the first semiconductor chip. The element mounting part has a notch part. A part of the second semiconductor chip overlaps the notch part. In a region of the third principal plane of the second semiconductor chip that overlaps the notch part, a second electrode pad is provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084210 | HIGH DENSITY SUBSTRATE INTERCONNECT USING INKJET PRINTING - Generally discussed herein are systems and apparatuses that include a dense interconnect bridge and techniques for making the same. According to an example a technique can include creating a multidie substrate, printing an interconnect bridge on the multidie substrate, electrically coupling a first die to a second die by coupling the first and second dies through the interconnect bridge. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084211 | Package Assembly and Methods for Forming the Same - A device includes a first package component, and a second package component underlying the first package component. The second package component includes a first electrical connector at a top surface of the second package component, wherein the first electrical connector is bonded to the first package component. The second package component further includes a second electrical connector at the top surface of the second package component, wherein no package component is overlying and bonded to the second electrical connector. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084212 | CLOCK SKEW ADJUSTING METHOD AND STRUCTURE - A clock transmission adjusting method applied to integrated circuit design is provided. The clock transmission adjusting method includes the following steps. At first, a timing path including a clock source and a sequential logic cell is provided. Then, at least one non-active wire delay module is inserted in the timing path to approach a predetermined clock arrival time. An integrated circuit structure utilizing the clock transmission adjusting method is also provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084213 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Controlling Warpage in Reconstituted Wafer - A semiconductor device has a substrate with a stiffening layer disposed over the substrate. The substrate has a circular shape or rectangular shape. A plurality of semiconductor die is disposed over a portion of the substrate while leaving an open area of the substrate devoid of the semiconductor die. The open area of the substrate devoid of the semiconductor die includes a central area or interstitial locations among the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die are disposed around a perimeter of the substrate. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and substrate. The substrate is removed and an interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die. By leaving the predetermined areas of the substrate devoid of semiconductor die, the warping effect of any mismatch between the CTE of the semiconductor die and the CTE of the encapsulant on the reconstituted wafer after removal of the substrate is reduced. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084214 | FAN ASSEMBLY - Humidifying apparatus includes a body comprising a chamber into which water is supplied by a water tank. An air flow is generated over water stored in the chamber, and a humidifying system humidifies the air flow with water from the chamber. Water in the chamber is irradiated by an ultraviolet radiation emitting lamp. The lamp forms part of a cartridge removably locatable within the body so that the lamp is received within an ultraviolet radiation transparent tube of the chamber. The body includes a plurality of supports for supporting the cartridge therebetween. Each support has a curved track for guiding movement of the cartridge towards the tube, the tracks being shaped to orient the cartridge for insertion of the lamp into the tube as the cartridge moves along the tracks towards the tube. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084215 | CONSOLE HUMIDIFIER - A console humidifier includes a humidification unit having a top portion with an air outlet there through. A water reservoir is located at a bottom portion of the humidification unit, and includes an air inlet there through. A portion of the water reservoir extends through a back wall of the humidification unit and includes a water tank interface. A water tank is positionable on the water tank interface, where the water tank include support members for caring the load of the water tank. A wick element is located in the humidification unit, with only an end portion of the wick element being positioned in the reservoir. The wick element being positioned about the air inlet. A fan assembly is located in the top portion of the humidification unit, where the fan assembly is interposed between the wick element and the air outlet in the top portion of the humidification unit. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084216 | INJECTION MOLD, INJECTION-MOLDED PRODUCT, OPTICAL ELEMENT, OPTICAL PRISM, INK TANK, RECORDING DEVICE, AND INJECTION MOLDING METHOD - There is provided an injection mold to manufacture an injection-molded product formed of a molten resin that is injected into a molding space and is solidified. The injection mold includes an insert that forms a high quality required surface corresponding to a high quality required surface of an injection-molded product. The high quality required surface forming insert includes a first insert member corresponding to a high surface accuracy required portion in the high quality required surface, and a second insert member corresponding to a high surface accuracy not-required portion in which the surface accuracy that is required is lower than that of the high surface accuracy required portion in the high quality required surface and which has thermal conductivity lower than that of the first insert member. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084217 | MICRO-FEATURE METHODS FOR OVER-MOLDING SUBSTRATE - A method of making a microplate, including: injection molding a resin to form a substrate ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150084218 | METHOD OF CAST MOULDING A TRANSLATING MULTIFOCAL CONTACT LENS - There is provided a contact lens ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150084219 | METHOD AND KIT FOR FORMING PLASTIC LENSES FROM MOLDS FORMED ON SURFACE WITH VARIED WETTABILITY - This disclosure provides a monolithic mold including a plurality of lens forming features that can be used to simultaneously form a plurality of lenses with different sizes and shapes. The mold can be formed by disposing a polymeric material around a plurality of physical objects with different shapes and sized. A method of forming the mold includes providing a substrate that has a surface with regions of low and high wettability. Water is deposited on the surface such that water droplets are formed with different contact angles. The mold is formed around the droplets. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084220 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL DENTAL WORKSTATION - A multifunctional dental workstation for manipulating and shaping dental wax comprises a plurality of electric hotplates; an electrically controlled knife power socket, control panels; and an induction coil heater. The workstation comprises at least two electric hotplates. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084221 | INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE WITH VISCOSITY MEASURING FUNCTION AND METHOD FOR MEASURING VISCOSITY USING INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE - A nozzle is attached to a heating cylinder via a nozzle adapter. A sensor for pressure measurement is attached to the nozzle adapter. A molten resin is injected into the air with a front of the nozzle open, and a resin pressure is measured by pressure measuring unit while the molten resin is being injected into the air. Based on the resin pressure, the viscosity of the injected molten resin is determined. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084222 | FILAMENT FOR FUSED DEPOSIT MODELING - An apparatus for forming an object by an additive process, commonly referred to as 3-D printing, is provided. The apparatus includes a filament comprising a series of irregularities along the length of the filament, a nozzle depositing a layer of melted material onto a surface and a feeder feeding the filament to the nozzle. A heating element melts the filament and a controller controls the position of the nozzle in a plane to control the configuration of the layer of melted material deposited by the nozzle. Additionally, a method for forming polymer filament used in 3-D printing devices is also provided. The method includes the steps of melting a polymer, selecting an extrusion characteristic calculated to induce a polymer flow instability and extruding the melted polymer using the selected extrusion characteristic to produce an extrusion having distortions created by the polymer flow instability. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084223 | COMPOSITION FOR LATEX PAD, PRODUCING METHOD THEREOF, AND THE LATEX PADS MADE THEREFROM - The present invention relates to a composition for preparation of latex pads, comprising natural latex, artificial latex, sliver nanoparticles, zinc oxide nanoparticles, and active carbon mixed in a specified proportion. The present invention also provides a method for manufacturing latex pads from the composition. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084224 | PRESSED, SELF-SOLIDIFYING, SOLID CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEM - The present invention relates to a method of making a solid cleaning composition. The method can include pressing and/or vibrating a flowable solid of a self-solidifying cleaning composition. For a self-solidifying cleaning composition, pressing and/or vibrating a flowable solid determines the shape and density of the solid but is not required for forming a solid. The method can employ a concrete block machine for pressing and/or vibrating. The present invention also relates to a solid cleaning composition made by the method and to solid cleaning compositions including particles bound together by a binding agent. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084225 | Method for Producing a Pellet from Powdered Material - The invention relates to a method for producing a pellet from powdered material with the method steps: during a pressing process, a tipping of the upper and/or lower force transmission bridge and/or the upper and/or lower die plate and/or a force causing this tipping is measured; depending on the determined measurement results, the upper drive units and/or the lower drive units are moved asynchronously in relation to each other during the pressing process such that the caused tipping is compensated. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084226 | FILLER MATERIAL FOR A FLOOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FILLER MATERIAL FOR A FLOOR - The present invention relates to a filler material for a floor, comprising a natural base material and a mixture containing loess and a resin in powder or pellet form, as well as to a method for producing the filler material. The filler material uses the natural base material and is thus environmentally-friendly and not harmful to the human body. The resin emulsion of the filler material prevents the natural base material from generating dust, thus preventing dust from entering the human body via the respiratory organs of the human body. Further, the filler material of the present invention can be easily produced through a simple process. Therefore, mass production of the filler material can be accomplished even without employing experts. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084227 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RESIN MOLDED MEMBER - A method of manufacturing a resin molded member having a recess includes a press molding process and an injection molding process. The press molding process includes placing a flat plate shaped molding material containing fibers and a thermoplastic resin between dies in pair one having a die projection and another having a die recess, moving at least one of the dies, cutting the molding material by a shearing action of the dies caused by the moving, and pressing the molding material between the dies by the moving. The injection molding process includes injecting a melted resin into a molding space that is formed between the dies after the cutting of the molding material, and molding a wall portion having the recess out of the injected resin so as to be integral with at least one part of the molding material that is cut off in the cutting. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084228 | Reinforced Hollow Profiles - A hollow lineal profile formed from a continuous fiber reinforced ribbon (“CFRT”) that contains a plurality of continuous fibers embedded within a first thermoplastic polymer matrix. To enhance the tensile strength of the profile, the continuous fibers are aligned within the ribbon in a substantially longitudinal direction (e.g., the direction of pultrusion). In addition to continuous fibers, the hollow profile of the present invention also contains a plurality of long fibers that may be optionally embedded within a second thermoplastic matrix to form a long fiber reinforced thermoplastic (“LFRT”). The long fibers may be incorporated into the continuous fiber ribbon or formed as a separate layer of the profile. Regardless, at least at a portion of the long fibers are oriented at an angle (e.g., 90°) to the longitudinal direction to provide increased transverse strength to the profile. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084229 | FABRIC AND DIE DESIGN FOR DIVIDED CONDUIT - An apparatus for forming a conduit having at least one strip-shaped substrate dividing the conduit into channels. The apparatus contains an extrusion die having an exit and defining a flow direction for polymeric material forming the conduit. The extrusion die contains a first point for the introduction into the extrusion die of polymeric material forming a first polymeric layer of the conduit, a second point for the introduction into the extrusion die of polymeric material forming a second polymeric layer of the conduit, and a slot within the extrusion die having a thickness, a width, a first edge, and a second edge. The slot is configured for receipt of a strip-shaped substrate and extends in the flow direction along the extrusion die. The thickness of the slot varies along the width of the slot and the thickness of the slot is greatest at the first edge and second edge of the slot. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084230 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ENCAPSULATING MATERIAL SHEET FOR SOLAR BATTERY - A method for manufacturing an encapsulating material sheet for a solar battery of the invention includes a step of producing an additive-containing pellet by soaking an additive A into a pellet including a polyolefin-based resin as a main component, a step of injecting the additive-containing pellet into a cylinder from a supply opening in an extrusion molder, and melting and kneading a resin composition including the polyolefin-based resin and the additive A in the cylinder, and a step of molding by extrusion the resin composition from a die in the extrusion molder into a sheet shape. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084231 | THERMOPLASTIC FIBRES WITH REDUCED SURFACE TENSION - The present invention relates to a process for producing thermoplastic fibres having reduced surface tension and also to products obtainable by the melt-spinning process from these thermoplastic fibres having reduced surface tension, wherein the thermoplastic to be used is admixed with a copolymer of at least one α-olefin and at least one acrylic or methacrylic ester of an aliphatic alcohol. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084232 | POLY(ETHYLENE GLYCOL) CROSS-LINKING OF SOFT MATERIALS TO TAILOR VISCOELASTIC PROPERTIES FOR BIOPRINTING - Extrudable hydrogel compositions for printing 3D objects, such as cell growth scaffolds, are provided. Also provided are methods for making the crosslinked hydrogel compositions and the printed objects and methods for culturing cells using the cell growth scaffolds. The hydrogel precursor solutions are aqueous solutions comprising a biocompatible polymer, functionalized polyethylene glycol as a crosslinker and, optionally, cells and/or bioactive factors. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084233 | SEMI-IPN POLYURETHANE/POLYUREA PROTECTIVE FILMS - Briefly, the present disclosure provides a film, tape or outer layer of a composite part comprising: a) at least one layer comprising a crosslinked polymer selected from the group consisting of crosslinked polyurethane, crosslinked polyurea, and crosslinked mixed polyurethane/polyurea polymer; and in some embodiments b) an adhesive layer. In some embodiments the layer additionally comprises a non-crosslinked polymer forming a semi-IPN with the crosslinked polymer. In some embodiments the non-crosslinked polymer may be selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, polyurea, and mixed polyurethane/polyurea polymer. In some embodiments the crosslinked polymer may additionally comprise an acrylate-containing component. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084234 | BUILDING BLOCK AND CLADDING SYSTEM - A cladding system for cladding a supporting wall is disclosed. The cladding system includes a plurality of building blocks, each having a body and a facing; and a plurality of support brackets for mounting the blocks on the supporting wall at a plurality of adjoining horizontal rows. The body of each block includes engagement means for engaging at least one of the support brackets such that, in use, at least a part of the body of each block abuts at least a part of the body of a neighbouring block in an adjoining row so as to guard against water penetration between the rows. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084235 | Overmolding buckles at the same time as overmolding a lens respirator - A respirator mask and a method of making the respirator mask that includes a lens member and a plurality of buckle members spaced around the lens member. A flange member is overmolded to the lens member and to the spaced buckle members at the same time by the following method. A mold member is provided to have individual mold supports to individually receive and support the lens member and to individually receive and support the buckle members at the spaced positions around the lens member. The mold member forms a flange cavity around the lens member and extending to the buckle members. The lens member is positioned within its individual mold support and the buckle members are positioned within their individual mold supports at the spaced positions around the lens member. The molding material is then injected into the flange cavity to form a flange that overmolds to the lens member while at the same time overmolds to the buckle members to form the respirator mask. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084236 | COMPOSITE FILM ASSEMBLIES HAVING SEALING AND BARRIER PROPERTIES FOR USE AS IN-MOLD LABELS, ARTICLES WITH IN-MOLD LABELS, AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Composite film assemblies, in-mold label formed from the composite film assemblies, and articles incorporating in-mold labels. Film assemblies according to embodiments of the invention include multi-layer or composite films that include one or more optional layers of a barrier material sandwiched between films, such as heat sealable films. The composite films can be used to form labels in standard in-mold labeling processes such that standard robotics, molds, and materials can be used. The composite film assembly can seal on itself or other similar compatible films when overlapped such that a complete overlap seam is formed without edge lift or curl. The composite film assembly can be tailored to have certain barrier properties depending on the end-use application of the molded article, such as packaging of consumable products. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084237 | PREFORM STATION AND METHOD - A preform station for forming a flexible semi-finished product and for transforming a flexible semi-finished product into a geometrically stable preform is provided. The preform station comprises a first pin array having a multitude of pins, on which the semi-finished product can be draped. Furthermore, the pins are movable along their longitudinal directions in order to form the flexible semi-finished product. Furthermore, the preform station comprises an activation device for activating a binder of the semi-finished product such that the semi-finished product can be transformed into the geometrically stable preform. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084238 | MODULAR FABRICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to an article fabrication system having a plurality of material deposition tools containing one or more materials useful in fabricating the article, and a material deposition device having a tool interface for receiving one of the material deposition tools. A system controller is operably connected to the material deposition device to control operation of the material deposition device. Also disclosed is a method of fabricating an article using the system of the invention and a method of fabricating a living three-dimensional structure. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084239 | RIBBON LIQUEFIER AND METHOD OF USE IN EXTRUSION-BASED DIGITAL MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - A ribbon liquefier comprising an outer liquefier portion configured to receive thermal energy from a heat transfer component, and a channel at least partially defined by the outer liquefier portion, where the channel has dimensions that are configured to receive the ribbon filament, and where the ribbon liquefier is configured to melt the ribbon filament received in the channel to at least an extrudable state with the received thermal energy to provide a melt flow. The dimensions of the channel are further configured to conform the melt flow from an axially-asymmetric flow to a substantially axially-symmetric flow in an extrusion tip connected to the ribbon liquefier. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084240 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING THREE-DIMENSIONAL ARTICLES - The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for forming a three-dimensional article. The method includes establishing control commands effective to form a three-dimensional article and dispensing a first layer of particulate material onto a build platform. The method also includes irradiating the first layer of particulate material with microwaves and guiding a directed energy, according to the control commands, at the first layer of particulate material to form a first consolidated layer of the three-dimensional article. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084241 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING AN INFRARED TREATMENT - A method for performing an infrared treatment includes the steps of receiving an extruded product and feeding the extruded product to an oven including at least one lamp unit. The lamp unit includes a lamp, a reflective surface enclosing a first side of the lamp and positioned to direct radiation from the lamp, and a glass disposed between a second side of the lamp and an extruded product, wherein the glass separates the lamp and the extruded product. The method further includes the step of creating cross-linking between layers of the extruded product by directing the radiation at the extruded product. Still further, the method includes the steps of directing a first gas flow at a surface of the product and directing a second gas flow at the glass. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084242 | COVER FOR AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A cover for an air conditioning device for a railway vehicle is a cover for an air conditioning device for a vehicle, which covers an air-conditioner main body. The cover includes a core made of a foamed material having heat insulating property, and a surface member made of a fiber reinforced plastic, which covers entire surfaces of the core. The core is deformed into a curved shape by elastic deformation. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084243 | Machine For Forming Containers Made Of Thermoplastic Material - Machine for forming containers made of thermoplastic material by blow-moulding preforms obtained by means of injection/moulding within the machine, for which at least one longitudinal direction for feeding of the preforms between the stations thereof is defined, said machine including: an injection unit provided with a longitudinal injector; a station for moulding the preforms, comprising a mould with a predefined number of cavities for injection/moulding of preforms; a station for blowing the preforms, comprising a blowing assembly for forming finished containers; said blowing assembly comprising a smaller number of blowing cavities than the number of injection/moulding cavities in the mould and being displaceable in both senses of the longitudinal direction on fixed longitudinal guides. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084244 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HOLLOW BODIES FROM THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method for producing hollow bodies from thermoplastic material and to an apparatus for carrying out the method. The method comprises the molding of at least two sheet-like preforms in web form of thermoplastic material into two complementary shells in a multi-part tool, which in a closed position forms a mold impression, and the joining together of the shells to form an essentially closed hollow body, the preforms being brought between the parts of the tool in an opened receiving position of the parts of the tool and the preforms being placed into the part-cavities by applying differential pressure and being at least partially molded in them into shells. The shells are joined together to form an essentially closed hollow body by closing the tool to form a closed mold impression. The method is distinguished by the fact that the preforms are molded in the part-cavities while the parts of the tool are located in the opened receiving position. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084245 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MEANS WITH THERMAL RESIST FOR APPLYING AT A SURFACE OF A HEAT EXPOSED COMPONENT - The invention refers to a method for producing means with thermal resist for applying at a surface of a heat exposed component. The method includes
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20150084246 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR METALLURGICAL FURNACES AND METHODS OF OPERATION - A metallurgical furnace system having a furnace body at least partially defined by a refractory wall and configured for holding a molten metal therein. The system further including one or more cooling elements, each including a working fluid contained therein and defining a heat absorption section and a heat rejection section. The heat absorption section configured for disposing within the refractory wall to absorb heat from the refractory wall. The heat rejection section configured to reside outside the refractory wall to reject heat absorbed by the heat absorption section. The working fluid generating a vapor flow within the one or more cooling elements in response to absorbed heat. The cooling system further including a coolant flow in contact with an exterior surface of the one or more cooling elements for dissipating heat from the heat rejection section. A cooling system for a metallurgical furnace and method of cooling are also disclosed. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084247 | System and apparatus for ensuring a level cut of a pipe - In one embodiment, an apparatus for attachment to a pipe cutter having a saddle portion is disclosed comprising a first member suitable for mounting to the saddle portion, a second member suitable for mounting to a pipe and a pivoting joint to pivotally connect first member to second member. In another embodiment, an apparatus for attachment to a pipe cutter having a saddle portion is disclosed comprising a first member suitable for mounting to the saddle portion, a second member suitable for mounting to a pipe, a pivoting joint to pivotally connect first member to second member, pipe mounting means to securely mount second member to said pipe, angle adjustment means and at least one fastener to securely fasten first member to the saddle portion of the pipe cutter. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084248 | FLEXIBLE SLEEVE, GAS SPRING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A flexible sleeve dimensioned for securement to an associated end member for an associated gas spring assembly includes a flexible wall. An annular reinforcement member is embedded within the flexible wall. A retainment element that includes an element surface is disposed along the flexible wall such that at least the element surface is outwardly exposed. At least one gas spring piston, at least one gas spring assembly and at least one method are also included. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084249 | ACTIVE VIBRATION ISOLATION SYSTEM - An active damping system for use in connection with a vibration isolation system includes an intermediate mass between a base and an isolated payload. The intermediate mass is supported by at least one support element which also supports at least substantially all of the static forces of the isolated payload. An actuator dampens and isolates dynamic forces acting on the intermediate mass from the isolated payload. The active damping system also includes a payload support element and a passive damping element, both of which are coupled at one end to the payload platform and at an opposite end to the intermediate mass. A sensor is affixed to the intermediate mass to generate a feedback signal to a processor coupled to the actuator. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084250 | High Tension Coil Spring Structure for Bed Mattress Having Means for Preventing Friction Noise - A high tension coil spring structure for a bed mattress includes spring bodies and exposed wiring portions which absorb an external load. Diameter-increasing portions (A) are formed on at least one of upper and/or lower end wiring portions ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150084251 | HIGH TENSION COIL-SPRING FOR BED MATTRESS HAVING MEANS FOR PREVENTING FRICTIONAL NOISE - A high tension coil spring for a bed mattress having an exposed wiring portion which is formed on the coil spring and works together with a body spring to absorb an external load. A gap A is provided on at least one of upper and lower end wiring portions | 2015-03-26 |
20150084252 | Medicinal Expanded Vile Holder with Sharps Injury Preventer and Storage System - A jacket retains a cylindrical drug vial and includes a substantially planar base having a length and a width, the length being greater than the width. A throughhole is sized to receive at least the lid of the vial therethrough. Two ramped devices project from a bottom surface of the base and are substantially aligned along the length of the base. The ramped devices are disposed on opposite sides of the throughhole. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084253 | Medicinal Expanded Vile Holder with Sharps Injury Preventer and Storage System - A jacket retains a cylindrical drug vial and includes a substantially planar base having a length and a width, the length being greater than the width. A throughhole is sized to receive at least the lid of the vial therethrough. Two ramped devices project from a bottom surface of the base and are substantially aligned along the length of the base. The ramped devices are disposed on opposite sides of the throughhole. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084254 | Aligning Fixture for Box Welding - An aligning fixture for box welding that is used to internally support a work-piece has a mounting plate and a plurality of supporting legs. Each of the plurality of supporting legs is removably attached to the mounting plate by a plate connector in order to provide adjustability for welding work-pieces of various sizes. A support structure, being a first leg and a second leg, is pivotally connected to the plate connector and a hinge. The hinge supports a roller mount, a roller, and a pad assembly. The roller mount is vertically positioned, wherein the roller is connected to the roller mount opposite the hinge. The roller allows the supporting leg to slide across the bottom surface within the work-piece. The pad assembly is pivotally attached to the hinge and rests flush against the inner wall of the work-piece when the aligning fixture is deployed. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084255 | FASTENING TOOL FOR DYNAMICALLY FASTENING PARTS FOR MACHINING - The present invention relates to a fastening tool for dynamically fastening parts for machining, said tool being formed by an annular frame ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150084256 | STAMP-FACE PLATEMAKING DEVICE, MEDIUM HOLDER, AND MEDIUM HOLDER MANUFACTURING METHOD - A stamp-face platemaking device transports a medium holder inserted into a plate insertion portion to a printing unit. The medium holder holds a stamp face material in a plate-like member, and has a predetermined pattern in a side end portion thereof. An optical sensor detects the top end portion of the medium holder on a sensor scanning line in the inserting direction, and the pattern start point and the pattern end point of the predetermined pattern. At least one of the horizontal and vertical sizes of the stamp face material is set based on the positions of two of the detected end portions. When the pattern end point is detected, platemaking with the stamp face material is started. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084257 | STAMP-FACE PLATEMAKING DEVICE, MEDIUM HOLDER, AND MEDIUM HOLDER MANUFACTURING METHOD - A stamp-face platemaking device transports a medium holder inserted into a plate insertion portion to a printing unit. The medium holder holds a stamp face material at a center portion of a plate-like member, and has a cutout portion in one side end portion thereof. An optical sensor detects the top end portion of the medium holder on a sensor scanning line in the inserting direction, and the cutout start point and the cutout end point of the cutout portion. The size of the stamp face material in the inserting direction and/or the size of the stamp face material in a direction perpendicular to the inserting direction are set based on the positions of two of the detected end portions. When the cutout end point is detected, platemaking with the stamp face material is started. The cutout portion can have a wedge-like shape or a U-shape, or can change its positions and/or sizes. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084258 | TOOL ASSEMBLY - The tool assembly can be used in a manufacturing process and includes a support structure and a clamp arm pivotally coupled to the support structure. The tool assembly further includes a base fixed to the support structure. The clamp arm is configured to move relative to the base between an open position and a closed position. The clamp arm is wholly or partly made of a polymeric material, the polymeric material include at least one polyamide. The tool assembly can hold a panel between the base and the clamp arm when the clamp arm is in the closed position. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084259 | HOLDER FOR PIPE IN HEAT EXCHANGER, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING HEAT EXCHANGER USING SAID HOLDER, AND AIR CONDITIONER AND/OR OUTDOOR UNIT HAVING SAID HEAT EXCHANGER - The current invention provides a tube-grasping body for grasping an insert tube in a heat exchanger, and heat exchanger production methods and apparatuses utilizing the tube-grasping body, wherein the tube-grasping body enables to enlarge and connect an insert tube to a heat radiating fin for producing a heat exchanger, still keeping the total length of insert tubes at an almost same level even after the enlargement; and the tube-grasping body is connected at its exterior to the guide-pipe. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084260 | HOLDER FOR PIPE IN HEAT EXCHANGER, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING HEAT EXCHANGER USING SAID HOLDER, AND AIR CONDITIONER AND/OR OUTDOOR UNIT HAVING SAID HEAT EXCHANGER - The current invention provides a tube-grasping body for grasping an insert tube in a heat exchanger, and heat exchanger production methods and apparatuses utilizing the tube-grasping body, wherein the tube-grasping body enables to enlarge and connect an insert tube to a heat radiating fin for producing a heat exchanger, still keeping the total length of insert tubes at an almost same level even after the enlargement; and the tube-grasping body is connected at its exterior to the guide-pipe. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084261 | FLOW PATH MEMBER, HEAT EXCHANGER INCLUDING THE FLOW PATH MEMBER, AND SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE FLOW PATH MEMBER - A flow path member includes a flow path which has an inlet and an outlet in a base made of ceramics, and a low resistance portion whose surface resistance is less than 1×10 | 2015-03-26 |
20150084262 | Cutting Device and Printer - A first movable portion has a cutting blade and configured to move between a first retracted position and a first cutting position. A first operating portion is a movable body configured to move in conjunction with a rotation drive portion. The first operating portion is configured to cause the first movable portion to move toward the first cutting position, and to cause the first movable portion to move toward the first retracted position. A drive stopping portion is configured to stop the rotation of the rotation drive portion, when the first movable portion reaches the first cutting position. A position holding portion is configured to hold a position of the first operating portion, when the first movable portion reaches the first cutting position. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084263 | SHEET SUPPLY DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet supply device includes a medium loading part that includes a medium loading surface on which medium is loaded; and a medium supply part that is arranged facing the medium lading surface, and sandwiches the medium with the medium loading part applying a pressure to the medium, and sends the medium loaded in the medium loading part in a predetermined carrying direction. The medium loading part includes a first friction member arranged in a position facing the medium supply part so that the first friction member contacts the medium supply part when there is no medium on the medium loading part, and a second friction member arranged on an upstream side of the first friction member in the carrying direction, and a friction coefficient (μd) between the second friction member and the medium is larger than a friction coefficient (μc) between the first friction member and the medium. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084264 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS, IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - The invention includes a swing mechanism contacting/separating a driven discharge roller with/from a driving discharge roller by swinging a support portion rotatably supporting the driven discharge roller. A planetary gear mechanism is provided in a power transmitting route from a driving source to the swing mechanism. The planetary gear mechanism switches the transmission of the driving force to the swing mechanism into a transmission state and a cutoff state by the switching portion. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084265 | SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A sheet conveying device is provided in a sheet discharge portion of an image forming apparatus. A curved path and a reverse conveyance path are formed within the sheet conveying device. An outer guide rib and an inner guide rib are provided to a conveyance guide forming a lower-side guide surface of the curved path. The inner guide rib is lower than a reference straight line connecting a pressure contact point of a discharge roller pair to a rotary roller, and the outer guide rib is higher than the reference straight line. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084266 | SHEET TRANSFER DEVICE - A first sheet transfer guide plate includes a first divided sheet guide plate and a second divided sheet guide plate separable from each other. The first divided sheet guide plate is capable of being drawn out or pushed in relative to the second sheet transfer guide plate in a sheet width direction. The first divided sheet guide plate and the second divided sheet guide plate are separable from each other by a draw-out operation or a push-in operation of the first divided sheet guide plate. The first divided sheet guide plate is configured to release nipping of a sheet by paired sheet transfer rollers corresponding to the first divided sheet guide plate, along with the draw-out operation or the push-in operation of the first divided sheet guide plate. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084267 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding apparatus includes a stacking portion on which a sheet is stacked, a drive source configured to generate a driving force, a pick-up member rotatable with the driving force and configured to rotate in contact with the stacked sheet to feed the sheet, a feed member configured to feed the sheet fed by the pick-up member, an elevating unit configured to raise and lower the stacking portion with the driving force to bring the sheet and the pick-up member into contact with each other, and a control unit configured to control the elevating unit, when a trailing edge of a first sheet fed to the pick-up member is upstream of the feed member and downstream of the pick-up member, to bring a second sheet stacked on the stacking portion and to be fed subsequently to the first sheet and the pick-up member into contact with each other. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084268 | PRINTING MEDIUM SUPPLY DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A printing medium supply device and an image forming apparatus having the same are provided. The printing medium supply device may include a pickup unit and an adjustment unit. The pickup unit may include a shaft, a pickup roller spaced apart from the shaft to come into contact with printing media, a pickup holder to support the pickup roller, the pickup holder being rotated about the shaft to lift or lower the pickup roller, and a link member connected to the pickup holder so as to be rotated about the shaft. The adjustment unit may include a pressure member coming into contact with a pressure applied portion of the link member to rotate the link member by applying pressure thereto, and an elastic member elastically supported by the pressure member to transmit elastic force to the link member. This configuration ensures constant pickup pressure despite variation in the quantity of printing media. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084269 | SHEET FEEDING UNIT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding unit includes a supporting member configured to rotatably support a rotary feeding member, a first retaining member configured to push the supporting member upward from the underside to retain the rotary feeding member at a waiting position, and a second retaining member protruding on the underside of the supporting member when the first retaining member retains the supporting member. The retention of the supporting member by the first retaining member is released in association with the mounting of a sheet storage portion in the mounting position, and then the retention of the supporting member by the second retaining member is released. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084270 | APPARATUS FOR ACTUATING A LIFT PLATE OF A MEDIA TRAY - An apparatus for actuating a lift plate of a media tray is disclosed herein. An example of the apparatus includes a rocker assembly adjacent the lift plate and a slide assembly coupled to the rocker assembly to actuate the rocker assembly subsequent to insertion of the media tray in a printing device, thereby raising the lift plate. The apparatus additionally includes a lock assembly to release the lock assembly upon initiation of opening of the media tray, thereby allowing the lift plate to lower prior to such removal. A media tray and method for actuating a lift plate of a media tray are also disclosed herein. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084271 | DOCUMENT PROCESSING DEVICE AND DOCUMENT PROCESSING METHOD - There is provided a document processing device and a document processing method capable of aligning and loading documents being transported surely and at a high speed. The document processing device includes: a document inverting means ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150084272 | SHEET FEED DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feed device of an image forming apparatus includes an outside cover and an inside cover. The outside cover opens and closes a side of a housing. The inside cover is disposed more inside of the housing than the outside cover. Each of the covers is rotatably supported with a lower end thereof as a fulcrum by the housing. A first locking piece is provided in the upper end of the outside cover, and a second locking piece is disposed below the first locking piece. A coupled portion configured to be selectively coupled with the first locking piece or the second locking piece is provided in the inside cover. During the process where the outside cover is rotationally moved in the opening direction, the coupled portion is once released from the coupling with the first locking piece, and then is coupled with the second locking piece. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084273 | SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet conveying apparatus including: a cover that is provided in an apparatus main body in an openable and closable manner to open a sheet conveying path through which the sheet is conveyed, by rotating in an open direction from a closed position; a guide member that is movably provided in the cover and forms the sheet conveying path; and a moving portion that is provided with a contact portion coming into contact with the sheet conveyed through the sheet conveying path, and is movably provided in the guide member; wherein the guide member moves with respect to the cover by rotating the cover in the open direction from the closed position, and thereby the moving portion moves by its own weight in a direction in which the contact portion of the moving portion is retracted from the sheet conveying path. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084274 | MEDIUM MOUNTING MECHANISM AND RECORDING APPARATUS - A sheet cassette includes a cassette main body which forms a sheet accommodating region; an edge guide which is slidable to a position corresponding to a size of a medium; a guide groove which extends along a sliding direction of the edge guide and guides the edge guide in the sliding direction, and into which a portion of the edge guide is inserted; and a widening allowance groove which is provided with a predetermined distance from the guide groove, and allows widening of the guide groove when a portion of the edge guide is inserted into the guide groove. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084275 | SHEET FEEDER OF CORRUGATED CARDBOARD SHEET BOX MAKING MACHINE - A sheet feeder of a corrugated paperboard box making machine includes a sheet feed table, feed rolls, an adjusting mechanism, a main unit, and a backing roller. The adjusting mechanism holds support plates pivotally supporting both ends of a first feed roll opposed to a second feed roll having an axis fixed to the main unit so as to allow an axis of the first feed roll to move with respect to the main unit. The support plates support a first backing roller via a connecting member connecting the support plates so that the first backing roller contacts with an outer peripheral surface of the first feed roll. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084276 | SHEET SIZE SETTING DEVICE, AND SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A sheet size setting device gives information for identifying a sheet size. The sheet size setting device includes a first rotary member, an engaging portion, a biasing member, a second rotary member, and an assisting mechanism. The first rotary member has a cylindrical shape, and is rotatable around and slidably movable along a first axis. The second rotary member is supported rotatably around a second axis parallel to the first axis. The first rotary member includes a plurality of detected portions, a plurality of engaged portions, and a first gear portion. The engaging portion is operable to engage with one of the plurality of engaged portions to thereby restrict the rotation of the first rotary member. The assisting mechanism applies a moving force to the first rotary member in the axial direction with the rotation of the second rotary member so that the engaged portion disengages from the engaging portion. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084277 | SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE - A sheet feed device of an image forming apparatus includes an inside cover and a lock mechanism for locking the inside cover to a housing. The lock mechanism includes a locking member and a locked member. When the inside cover is operated in a closing direction toward a closing position, the locking member abuts the locked member. At this time, a driven roller is in no contact with a conveying roller until a projection of the locking member climbs over an apex of the locked member. After the inside cover is further operated toward the closing position and the projection climbs over the apex, the driven roller contacts the conveying roller. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084278 | Pressure Activated Ball Game - A game device has a ball-activating chamber attached to a central, ball-receiving chamber. Participants compress a pressure mechanism that causes the release of a ball in the ball-activating chamber into the central, ball-receiving chamber. The ball may be acted upon when in the central chamber to add an element of randomness to the game. The central chamber may be at least partially or fully transparent or translucent to allow the participants and/or spectators to view the ball as it travels through the central chamber, ultimately ending at a holding bin. Having more than one ball-activating chamber, the game device may be configured to resemble an octopus. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084279 | TABLE GAME SYSTEM - A table game system comprises a predetermined number of decks of game cards ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150084280 | Matched'em - A player places a base wager and optional bonus/side wagers in a game played with a standard deck of playing cards. In a casino type of gaming establishment, all players compete against the house on the base wager; also the new game offers two unique optional side wagers. In a card room, the players compete against a banker. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084281 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SMALL ARMS TRAINING - Method and apparatus for a small arms training system. In exemplary embodiments, a training system includes a control system, shooter systems that can include a user interface, and a target system that collects projectile position information in relation to a target. In one embodiment, the systems are linked via a mesh radio network and are configured to process GPS information for rapid and accurate positioning of the shooter in relation to the target. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084282 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PNEUMATICALLY ACTUATED DISPLAYS FOR COLORED POWDER - The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for pneumatically actuated displays for colored powder. In one illustrative embodiment, an indicator unit includes a hopper into which a dispersible indication powder can be loaded. An air inlet at the bottom of the hopper aligns with a hollow downpipe extending upwards to the top of the hopper. Upon receiving a signal, a burst of air is sent through the air inlet, lifting a portion of the indication powder through the downpipe and into the air above the indicator unit. For use as part of a reactive target system, one or more sensors that can be attached to the back of a target are in communication with the indicator unit and can generate a signal upon sensing a desired condition. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084283 | Tossing Game - A tossing game is disclosed. The game can comprise two stations, and each station can comprise a plurality of targets. The targets can comprise an opening, and players can attempt to toss tossing articles into the openings of the targets. Scoring for the game can be implemented in a number of ways. In one method, for example, points can be awarded for each target based on whether a first player or second player was the most recent player to toss a tossing article into that target. The number of points awarded can be a function of a given point value assigned to that target. The game can be played in a variety of ways, and can provide seemingly endless hours of fun and entertainment. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084284 | PROJECTILE RECOVERY CHAMBER - A chamber for the recovery of projectiles, or a bullet trap, which uses a gel having rheopectic properties in order to stop the bullet and which also uses a gel recirculation system in order to increase viscosity such that it stops the passage of the bullet. In addition, the recirculation system attracts the bullet towards the lowest part of the chamber and directs same towards a basket type filter from where the bullet is recovered. The dimensions of the projectile recovery chamber are such that it is easy to transport and the chamber includes a raising mechanism that can be used to adjust the height of the chamber according to the height of the shooter, as well as including a positioning device and a distributed logic control system for stopping and starting a recirculation pump. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084285 | BRUSH SEAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BRUSH SEAL - The invention relates to a brush seal ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150084286 | SLIDING COMPONENT - A sliding component is characterized in that, on one sealing face of a pair of sliding parts that slide relative to each other, multiple positive pressure-generating mechanisms that include extremely shallow parallel grooves running roughly in parallel with the sealing face and having submicron-level height differences are provided independently in the circumferential direction, and that extremely shallow thin grooves are formed on the sealing face on the low-pressure fluid side of the extremely shallow parallel grooves, wherein the extremely shallow parallel grooves communicate with the high-pressure fluid side, and the extremely shallow thin grooves communicate with the extremely shallow parallel grooves, but are isolated from the low-pressure fluid side by a seal area, thereby reducing a leakage rate of sealed fluid and significantly improving lubrication characteristics at startup or stop at the same time. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084287 | DUST COVER FOR BALL JOINT - In a rubber-like elastic dust cover for a ball joint structured such that a spherical head portion formed in one end of a ball stud is retained within a socket, a shaft portion in the other end of the ball stud is fastened and fixed to a knuckle, a one end large-diameter opening portion having a buried metal reinforcement ring is fixed and retained to an outer peripheral surface of the socket, and the other end small-diameter opening portion is retained to the shaft portion, and having a film portion which connects the one end large-diameter opening portion and the other end small-diameter opening portion, protrudes to an outer side and is formed approximately into a hand drum shape, a concave portion is provided in an outer peripheral surface of a joint portion between the one end large-diameter opening portion and the film portion. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084288 | SEALING MEMBER FOR WATER CUTOFF - A sealing member for water cutoff is stuck to a door inner panel of an automobile for joining a door hole seal. The sealing member for water cutoff is long in length and at least a part thereof is curved when used. The sealing member for water cutoff comprises: a body part made of vulcanized sponge rubber, which is extrusion molded and having softness and elastic restoring force for reverting to an original shape when an external force once applied is unloaded; and adhesive layers formed by applying adhesive on surfaces of the body part. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084289 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS INCLUDING A STAND-UP WHEEL CHAIR HAVING AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL - Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing, among other things, a stand-up wheel chair having automatic stability control. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084290 | RIDE PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION IN AN ACTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - An active vehicle suspension system includes an active damping mechanism operatively coupled to a vehicle wheel and configured for controlling a damping force applied to the wheel responsive to a control signal. A controller is operatively coupled to the damping mechanism and configured for generating a control signal to the damping mechanism responsive to velocity of the wheel in a downward vertical direction. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084291 | Mobile Cooler with Sled or Ski Attachment - Disclosed is a cooler that is adapted for use on various terrain. The cooler includes an insulated body having an inner compartment defined by a bottom wall having side walls extending upwardly therefrom, and a lid hingedly attached at the open upper portion of the body. The body further includes a bottom portion having a pair of rear wheels. In one embodiment, the device includes a sled arrangement. In another embodiment, the device includes a ski arrangement. The ski arrangement includes a pair of skis that may be removably attached to the bottom of the cooler. The sled or ski arrangement of the present invention are preferably attached to the bottom portion of the body, and in front of the rear wheels. In this way, the present invention provides a convenient way to transport a cooler to different locations by preventing the rear wheels from getting stuck on various terrain. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084292 | Steerable Sled Board and the Like - A steering sled board includes a supporting board for supporting a center of mass of a rider and a steering control which includes a steering board aligned with and movably coupled in front the supporting board in an inline manner, wherein the steering board is self-rotatable with respect to the supporting board and is arranged in such a manner that when the steering board is controllably shifted at a rotatable angle, said supporting board is correspondingly turned at a steering angle. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084293 | MECHANIC'S CREEPER - A mechanic's creeper includes a front frame, a middle frame and a back frame. The front frame is configured to rotate with respect to the middle frame, and the middle frame is configured to rotate with respect to the back frame. A front pad mounted on the front frame has a top surface provided with a groove in which an LED strip light is received. The middle frame is pivotally connected to a bracket. The bracket is configured to rotate with respect to the middle frame between a position where it is parallel to the middle frame to a position where it is parallel to the back frame. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084294 | STROLLER ACCESSORY - A stroller accessory. The stroller accessory includes a seat where the seat is configured to allow a user to sit. The stroller accessory also includes one or more wheels. The one or more wheels are attached to the seat and are configured to allow the stroller accessory to move. The stroller accessory further includes an attachment, wherein the attachment is configured to attach the stroller accessory to a stroller. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084295 | Pull Rod Bag With Stretchable Wheels And Wheel Stretching Operation Mechanism - A pull rod bag with telescopic wheels ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150084296 | SPORTS BAG WITH INTEGRAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a sports bag assembly with an integral wheeled transportation system. The bag assembly can accommodate the transportation and storage of sports equipment. The wheels can be deployed and retracted with a single mechanical movement, and may be stowed within the geometry of the bag. The bag assembly can fit within the recessed areas of platforms on the rear of motorized golf carts; within conventional storage stands, racks, lockers, vehicle trunks and/or hatches typically found around golf courses and in residences; and within travel containers or other systems for traditional golf bags. The golf bag assembly may also include a ventilated club storage compartment to facilitate the drying of clubs (including grips), and allow drainage of fluids which may enter the interior of the bag assembly. The bag assembly can also include a support and suspension system which restrains the grip and upper shaft or hosel ends of clubs which stabilizes and protects clubs during transport and play. The restraint system also can enhance the golfing experience by reducing or eliminating noise generated by clubs banging together during transportation. The restraint system can also extend the life of golf clubs by preventing contact between clubs, which contact could damage and alter frequency settings for various clubs. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084297 | Dolly for Moving, Stacking, and Storing Tubular Truss - A dolly is provided for us in moving, stacking and storing tubular truss. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084298 | MULTIPURPOSE WAGON - A multipurpose wagon having a wagon body, front and rear wheels and a handle. The wagon body has a front portion and a rear portion, the handle being coupled to the front portion, a front wall adjacent the front portion and a rear wall adjacent the rear portion. Additionally, the wagon body has a first sidewall extending between the front wall and the rear wall along one side of the wagon body, and a second sidewall extending between the front wall and the rear wall along an opposing side of the wagon body. The first sidewall has a panel that is removable from the first side of the wagon body and connectable to the second sidewall of the wagon body. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084299 | Skate assistance system and method - This patent applications references the Provisional Patent Application 61/872,763, with the filing date Sep. 2, 2013. A system for training a skater using a device that the skater pushes in front of them, or pulls behind them. The device is pushed, or pulled, by the skater with handle bars. The device rides on a bicycle wheel with a brake. The device typically rides on only its bicycle wheel. The device has a small wheel(s), ahead of the bicycle wheel. Under heavy braking, the small wheel(s) keeps the device from pitching into the surface being skated on. The device also has a magnetic resistance device, driven against the bicycle wheel, to provide adjustable resistance to the skater. The device has a sensor for speed and distance, to a computer. The device has video camera mounts that are stabilized to stay focused on the skaters feet so the skater can analyze their stride. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084300 | CHASSIS MODULE AND CAMBER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT - One exemplary vehicle chassis module may include a knuckle, a sub-frame and a camber control link coupled to at least one of the knuckle and the sub-frame via a slot and a surface surrounding the slot. The vehicle chassis module may also include a bolt fastener having a head corresponding with the surface, such that the bolt fastener remains at a fixed position along the slot when torque is applied to the bolt fastener and the head rotatably slides across the surface. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084301 | Vehicle with Suspension Stystem - A vehicle includes two wheels on each side, with the pair of wheels on the left side mounted on a single bar that pivots up and down about a pivot point (left side wheel pivot plate) fastened to an axle that runs through the vehicle chassis from side-to-side. A pair wheels on the right side is similarly mounted (right side wheel pivot plate) on the right end of the axle. A stabilizer bar and associated components are attached to the rear portion of both pivot plates limits the independence of the up and down motion of the pivot plates, stabilizing the vehicle. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084302 | SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle suspension arrangement for a vehicle having a chassis rail and a transverse axle arranged substantially orthogonal to the chassis rail is provided. The vehicle suspension arrangement includes a coil spring having a predetermined resilience characteristic, a first end for coupling to the chassis rail of the vehicle at a primary coupling, and a second end disposed axially distal from the first end for coupling to the transverse axle. The vehicle suspension arrangement also includes a secondary leaf spring having a plan view longitudinal configuration, a first end for pivotally coupling to the chassis rail of the vehicle at a secondary pivot coupling, and a second end for coupling to the transverse axle. The entire length of the plan view longitudinal configuration of said secondary leaf spring extends in a single substantially linear direction that is arranged to be angularly displaced with respect to the chassis rail. | 2015-03-26 |
20150084303 | VEHICLE SUSPENSION MOUNTING SYSTEM - A vehicle suspension subsystem is provided having a leafspring that is mounted to a vehicle frame with a clevis type mounting bracket. An end of the leafspring includes an eyelet which receives a bushing, the bushing in turn receiving a pivot. The clevis type mounting bracket is mounted to the vehicle frame and consists of a metal plate fastened to an L-shaped casted bracket. The metal plate and L-shaped casted bracket have aligned apertures which define a pivot axis. With the pivot being located in the bushing and the bushing located in the eyelet of the leafspring, one end of the pivot is disposed in the aperture of the metal plate and the other end is disposed in the aperture of the L-shaped casted bracket, allowing the leafspring to rotate about the pivot axis. | 2015-03-26 |