16th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130093146 | CERAMIC-METAL BONDED BODY - To form an electrostatic chuck, a bonding sheet is applied onto the upper surface of a cooling plate and then the cooling plate is placed in a vacuum dryer at a pressure of 2,000 Pa or less for a pre-bake treatment at 120° C. to 130° C. for 15 to 40 hours, followed by natural cooling. A plate is then stacked on the bonding sheet so that the lower surface of the plate is aligned with the upper surface of the bonding sheet, which is applied onto the cooling plate. The resulting stacked body is placed in a heat-resistant resin bag, and is then placed in an autoclave and treated together for several hours under pressure and heat. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093147 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CENTERING AND CLAMPING A WORKPIECE IN A BALANCING MACHINE - The chuck includes a centering clamping member having a variable diameter, a radially extending clamping surface, which is adjacent to the centering clamping member, a movable clamping element, a first spring element, via which the centering clamping member can be moved into a clamping position, a second spring element, via which the clamping element can be loaded with a first force, a third spring element, via which the clamping element can be loaded with a second, higher force, and an axially movable actuating device by which the centering clamping member and the clamping element can be moved into a release position against the force of the first and third spring elements. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093148 | CENTRING DEVICE FOR CENTRING A CHUCK ON A ROTATING SPINDLE AND ASSOCIATED LOCKING DEVICE - The invention concerns a centring device for centring a chuck on a securing portion in particular of a rotating spindle of a machine, wherein a tapered portion corresponding to a mating tapered portion on the chuck side is provided on the securing portion in such a way that the tapered portion and/or the mating tapered portion is/are formed so as to yield elastically in the axial direction such that, after the tapered portion comes into contact with the mating tapered portion, the chuck can be moved further in the axial direction, at least to a limited extent, as a result of an axial pulling-in force until the chuck comes to lie against a stop on the securing portion side. The invention likewise concerns an associated locking device. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093149 | Tool attachment - A tool attachment for mounting on a hand-held machine tool provided with a tool holder, the tool attachment having an output shaft and a base body at whose outer circumference a locking sleeve is disposed in a manner allowing it to rotate to release at least one assigned locking element; at the outer circumference of the base body, an anti-rotation unit is formed for the twist-proof mounting of the base body on a fastening unit assigned to the hand-held machine tool; on the anti-rotation unit and at an inner circumference of the fastening unit, complementary geometrical forms are provided which are configured to mesh with each other for the releasable, twist-proof mounting of the base body on the fastening unit. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093150 | DOUBLE-EDGED SKATE BLADE ASSEMBLY AND HOLDER - A double-edged skate blade assembly for an ice skate comprising a double-edged blade and a pair of blade supports, each of which is individually replaceable. The assembly includes mechanisms to mate the blade supports about the blade, to connect the blade supports to each other, to interlock the blade and support assembly into a blade holder on the skate and to fasten the blade assembly to the blade holder. The entire blade assembly is easily removable, reversible and replaceable in a skate with little or no requirement for tools. The invention also comprises a holder to securely support the skate blade assembly on the boot of the ice skate. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093151 | Snowboard Simulation Riding Device - A wheeled riding device has a body with an elongate front arm, a turning tail, and a joint part pivotally connecting the turning tail and front arm relative to one another. A front wheel is carried by a forward end of the front arm. Rear wheels are carried by a rear end of the turning tail. A standing platform is supported over the front arm and turning tail. The rear wheels and turning tail can pivot laterally side to side relative to the front arm. The front wheel and front arm can pivot vertically up and down relative to the standing platform. The front wheel, during a turn, is cambered inward into the turn. The device is controlled by the rider using body movements and skills required to ride a snowboard. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093152 | STABILIZER ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a stabilizer arrangement for a motor vehicle, composed of a first stabilizer half, a second stabilizer half, and an actuator which couples the two stabilizer halves, wherein a first connecting section of the actuator is connected to the first stabilizer half, and a second connecting section of the actuator is connected to the second stabilizer half, in a rotationally fixed fashion and so as to be nondisplaceable in the axial direction. In this context, at least one connecting element is present which connects the stabilizer halves by their end sides to the connecting sections, and wherein the at least one connecting element is embodied as a pin connection, bolt connection or screw connection. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093153 | AUTOMOBILE STABILIZER BAR MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method of coating an automotive stabilizer bar having a curved portion and a straight portion includes electrically heating the stabilizer bar such that a surface temperature of the straight portion increases at a rate of 10-30° C./sec and then coating a surface of the electrically pre-heated stabilizer bar. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093154 | MODULAR INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A method of producing a modular independent suspension having portal wheel ends is disclosed herein. The method includes, but is not limited to, assembling a first flank component and a second flank component to opposite sides of a sub-frame configured to receive a carrier. The method further includes assembling a first upper control arm and a first lower control arm to the first flank component. The method further includes assembling a second upper control arm and a second lower control arm to the second flank component. The method further includes assembling a first portal wheel end to the first upper control arm and the first lower control arm. The method still further includes assembling a second portal wheel end to the second upper control arm and the second lower control arm. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093155 | Shock Absorber Structure of Wheelchair Front Fork - The present invention relates to a shock absorber structure of a wheelchair front fork. A front wheel of the wheelchair is coupled to a fork body at a lower end of a front fork of the wheelchair. A mandrel is installed on the front fork. The front fork includes a U-shaped body at an upper end thereof. The mandrel is connected to an upper piece of the U-shaped body. Through elastic deformation of upper and lower pieces of the U-shaped body, the vibration from the front wheel can be absorbed, providing a shock absorption effect. Compared to the shock absorption device having a spring, the present invention has a simple configuration and is compact and pleasing. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093156 | AXLE MODULE, IN PARTICULAR TWIST-BEAM REAR AXLE - The invention relates to an axle module for a motor vehicle. The axle module is made up of two control arms which can be attached to the vehicle chassis, carry the wheels of the axle, and are connected with one another by way of an axle body. The connection between axle body and the respective control arm is an adhesive connection. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093157 | Collapsible Recumbent Tricycle - One embodiment of a tricycle having a spine frame, supported by a rear wheel and a pair of steerable front wheels, and supporting a recumbent seat pivotably attached at its rear. A pedal boom extends forwardly of the spine and supports a pedal crank assembly. The front wheels each support a lateral arm with the front wheel pivotably attached at the distal end and an angular projection attached at the proximal end. A pivot connects each angular projection to the spine, allowing the lateral arms and attached front wheels to fold to a stowed position alongside the spine. Another pivot connects the boom to the spine, allowing the boom fold back to a stowed position against the spine. In the travel position, clamping means arrest the angular projections, and can arrest the boom and seat. The tricycle is collapsible to several levels of compactness. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093158 | Gas Suspension System - A suspension system for use with a motorcycle includes a single body having two pneumatic cylinders in axial alignment therein. The suspension system may be sold in a kit, and may be installed in an existing front wheel fork. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093159 | VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE BICYCLE ASSEMBLY - An adjustable assembly for a bicycle includes a first support having an interior surface and a second support slidably positioned within at least a portion of the first support. One of the first support and the second support is adapted to attach to a first bicycle portion, and the other of the first support and the second support is adapted to attach to a second bicycle portion. Further, the second support comprises an expansion portion configured to be moved between an expanded position and a retracted position. The expansion portion is configured to engage the interior surface of the first support when the expansion portion is in an expanded position. In addition, the first support is configured to be selectively moved relative to the second support when the expansion portion is permitted to assume a retracted position. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093160 | Adjustable Geometry Bicycle Rear Wheel Suspension System - A bicycle rear wheel suspension system having a number of movable suspension links includes a pair of adjustable eccentric pivot assemblies that connect respective members of the movable linkage to the underlying fixed shape portion of the bicycle frame assembly. Each adjustable eccentric pivot assembly is preferably infinitely adjustable within a range of rotation of the respective pivot assembly relative to the underlying bicycle frame to manipulate an orientation of an axis of rotation of the respective movable link relative to the underlying bicycle frame assembly. The pair of adjustable eccentric pivot assemblies is coupled to one another in a manner that creates a dependency between the orientations of the respective eccentric pivot assemblies thereby providing various geometric configurations of the moveable members of the suspension system without changing the leverage ratio provided by the suspension system. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093161 | JOINT LOCKING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A system of folding mechanical components comprises a bearing ball, a stationary body defining at least one concave recess sized to receive at least a portion of the bearing ball, a rotatable body rotatably coupled to the stationary body and one or more button members. The rotatable body defines two channels therein, and one or more button members are sized to be disposed in the channels. Each button member defines a recess with a rounded concave portion sized to receive at least a portion of the bearing ball. In a locked position the bearing ball contacts the sloped recess of the stationary body. In an unlocked position the bearing ball contacts the rounded concave portions of the button members and has relatively more contact with the concave recess of the stationary body. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093162 | TRAILER COUPLING - For a trailer coupling, the fixing unit has a stationary first toothed segment which is fixedly connected to the pivot bearing base. A first toothed segment which in the working position is connected to the pivot element in a rotationally fixed manner and pivots together with same and is engageable by displacing the pivot element from the pivot position into the fixed position, and is disengageable by displacing the pivot element from the fixed position into the pivot position. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093163 | HITCH BALL MOUNT AND METHOD OF FORMING THE HITCH BALL MOUNT - A hitch ball mount is shown and described. The hitch ball mount may include a generally tubular body having first and second end portions, the first end portion engageable with a hitch receiver of a towing vehicle, and a drop portion monolithic with the tubular body and formed between the first and second end portions of the tubular member. The hitch ball mount may further include a hitch ball mounting portion monolithic with the drop portion and tubular body, the hitch ball mounting portion formed at the second end portion of the tubular member and extending from the drop portion, where a hitch ball is selectively attachable to the hitch ball mounting portion. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093164 | SKI, SNOWBOARD, OR MONOBOARD WITH DEPTH INDICATOR - A ski, snowboard, or monoboard includes a base layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, a blade disposed on an outer edge of the top surface of the base layer, a lower body layer disposed on the top surface of the base layer and the blade, a core disposed on the lower body layer, an upper body layer disposed on the core, and a depth indicator disposed in the base layer and extending inward from the bottom surface of the base layer. The depth indicator has a visually perceivable characteristic that varies as a function of depth in the base layer. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093165 | Folding Joint of Golf Bag Cart - A folding joint of a golf bag cart comprises: a main body, fixed onto a cart frame, and having a chamber formed inside the main body and a long slot formed on both sides of the chamber separately; a driving block, installed in the chamber of the main body, and having a spring installed at an upper end of the driving block, and a latch rod disposed on both sides of the driving block separately; and two rotating members, each having an upper end coupled to the cart frame, a lower end coupled to the main body, and a slide slot with a latch slot formed on the slide slot, so that the folding joint can be folded or unfolded to secure the cart frame automatically, so as to provide a simple and convenient operation. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093166 | GOLF BAG CART - A golf bag cart includes a body for engaging a golf bag. The body has a first longitudinal end and an opposite second longitudinal end. A first pair of wheels is rotatable about a first axis of rotation at or adjacent the second longitudinal end, a second pair of wheels rotatable about a second axis of rotation which is pivotable relative to the body between a folded position and an outstretched position. When the second axis of rotation is in the outstretched position, the first and second wheel pairs support the body in a slanted orientation. When the second axis of rotation is in the folded position, the first and second wheel pairs support the body in a generally horizontal orientation. When the second axis of rotation moves from the outstretched position to the folded position, the second axis of rotation moves away from the first axis of rotation. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093167 | AIR BAG HAVING A SLIT IN A BORDER REGION - An air bag ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130093168 | Airbag Comprising at Least a First Sidewall and a Second Sidewall and at Least One Retaining Strap - A motor vehicle passenger restraint airbag with a first side wall and a second side wall which encloses a gas-filled compartment and at least one catch strap which extends through the gas-filled compartment from the first side wall to the second side wall. In order to facilitate production, each side wall has at least two sections connected to each other, whereby each of the sections is part of a one-piece blank each of which has two sections of which a first section is a section of the first wall and a second section is a section of the second side wall. At least one of the blanks has a third section which connects the first and second section to each other and which forms the catch strap. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093169 | BLOW-MOLDED ACTIVE SIDE BOLSTER WITH TEAR TABS - An active bolster for a door of a transportation vehicle comprises a sheet metal door frame with a plurality of brackets. A door cover panel is mounted to the door frame. The cover panel has a bolster aperture, a living hinge disposed around the perimeter of the bolster aperture, and a plurality of mounting bosses. A blow-molded bladder is arranged to fit within the bolster aperture having a front surface substantially co-planar with the cover panel, having a pleated back surface, and having a plurality of side mounting tabs extending laterally from the sides of the bladder. Each side mounting tab is attached to a respective mounting boss and includes a respective tear seam configured to pull away from the respective mounting boss during inflation of the bladder. A plurality of capture pins are insert molded into the back surface. Each pin is captured by a respective bracket. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093170 | AIRBAG MODULE - An airbag module for a motor vehicle generally includes an airbag cushion, an inflator, and an inflation control device. The airbag cushion includes at least one panel surrounding an inflatable interior portion. The inflator is configured to provide inflation gas for inflating the airbag cushion. The inflation control device is located in the interior portion of the airbag cushion and includes a first member coupled to a coupling member. The first member is connected to the at least one panel. The inflation control device is configured to allow the airbag cushion to inflate generally unrestrained until each of the first and coupling member are subjected to a tensile force. The inflation control device is configured to reduce a rate at which the airbag cushion expands after the first and coupling members are subjected to the tensile forces. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093171 | GAS BAG ARRANGEMENTS FOR A STEERING WHEEL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A gasbag arrangement for a steering wheel of a motor vehicle is provided. The gasbag arrangement includes a gasbag which can be inflated for protecting a vehicle occupant. The gasbag, when inflated and mounted in the vehicle, includes an indentation in a portion that points towards the vehicle floor in the straight-ahead position of the steering wheel for reducing the expansion of a gasbag in the direction of a body region extending below the thorax region of the vehicle occupant such that a load on that body region during an impact of the vehicle occupant on the gasbag is minimized. According to another aspect a gasbag arrangement includes a gasbag which, when inflated and mounted in the vehicle, includes a side facing towards the vehicle floor and extending essentially parallel to a plane spanned by the longitudinal vehicle direction and the transverse vehicle direction. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093172 | SECURITY ELEMENT, VALUE DOCUMENT COMPRISING SUCH A SECURITY ELEMENT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A SECURITY ELEMENT - A security element ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130093173 | DETERRING INFORMATION COPYING INCLUDING DETERRENCE OF CURRENCY COUNTERFEITING - A method for deterring information copying, includes: combining a watermark serial number incorporate in a given medium with a content serial number to create a combined serial number, the watermark serial number uniquely identifies the given medium, and the content serial number uniquely identifies a content stored on the given medium; creating a digital signature by encoding the combined serial number using a private key of a public/private key pair; imprinting the content serial number and the digital signature on the given medium; decoding the digital signature imprinted on the given medium using a public key of the public/private key pair to obtain the combined serial number; comparing the decoded combined serial number with the watermark serial number and the content serial number imprinted of the given medium; and in response to determining that both match the combined serial number, determining that the content is authentic. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093174 | SECURITY ELEMENT OR DOCUMENT WITH A SECURITY FEATURE INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE DYNAMIC-EFFECT FEATURE - There is described a security element or document comprising a substrate ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130093175 | DETERRING INFORMATION COPYING INCLUDING DETERRENCE OF CURRENCY COUNTERFEITING - A method for deterring information copying, includes: combining a watermark serial number incorporate in a given medium with a content serial number to create a combined serial number, the watermark serial number uniquely identifies the given medium, and the content serial number uniquely identifies a content stored on the given medium; creating a digital signature by encoding the combined serial number using a private key of a public/private key pair; imprinting the content serial number and the digital signature on the given medium; decoding the digital signature imprinted on the given medium using a public key of the public/private key pair to obtain the combined serial number; comparing the decoded combined serial number with the watermark serial number and the content serial number imprinted of the given medium; and in response to determining that both match the combined serial number, determining that the content is authentic. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093176 | HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX COATINGS AND THEIR USE IN THE PROTECTION OF SURFACE RELIEF STRUCTURES - High refractive index coatings having metal oxide particles are disclosed. Dispersions of metal oxide particles in solvent are also disclosed. These find use in the protection of surface relief structures. In some disclosed embodiments, the coatings or dispersions contain UV-curable resins. The coatings and dispersions find application in the field of security devices and documents and tokens incorporating security devices. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093177 | Credit Card Self-Adhesive Pull Tab and Method of Using the Same - The present invention relates to a device and a method for quickly and easily locating and obtaining at least one credit card, ID card, drivers license, business card and the like from a confined space and, more particularly, to a uniquely identifiable self-adhesive pull tab that can be attached to the such a card for a quick and easy retrieval of the same from the confined space. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093178 | MULTI-LAYERED LABEL FOR A LETTER OR PACKAGE - A label includes a first panel and a second panel that is attached to the first panel. The first panel includes a third panel. The third panel includes one or more sides that are detachable from the first panel. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093179 | ELETRONIC COMBINED LOAD WEAK LINK - A safety device and method for protection of the integrity of well barrier(s) or other interfacing structure(s) at an end of a riser string or a hose includes a releasable connection in the riser string or hose, the releasable connection arranged to release or disconnect during given predefined conditions in order to protect the well barrier(s) or other interfacing structure(s). The safety device safety device includes at least one sensor to monitor at least one of tension loads, bending loads, internal pressure loads and temperature. The sensor provides measured data relating to at least one of tension loads, bending loads, internal pressure loads and temperature. An electronic processing unit receives and interprets the measured data from the sensor. An electronic, hydraulic or mechanical actuator or switch is arranged to receive a signal from the electronic processing unit and initiate a release or disconnect of the releasable connection. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093180 | DETACHABLE PLUG CONNECTION - A detachable plug connection having a connecting element connected to a sleeve-like receiving part, the interior of which receives a tubular plug-in part which carries an outer circumferential retaining rib, and having a securing element formed of hard-elastic material and has inwardly directed retaining edges, which spring out elastically, for engaging behind the retaining rib after insertion of the plug-in part, the retaining edges being connected together via resilient webs which converge in a V shape, and spring out by application of pressure to the converged web end regions of the resilient webs, such that the retaining edges disengage from the retaining rib. The connecting element and the securing element are connected integrally together to form a molding produced from hard-elastic material, and the connecting element and the securing element are connected together via deflectable resilient bars, in the extension of which at least one retaining edge is provided. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093181 | Stacked Washer Slip Joint Seal - Slip joint having a stacked washer seal, a male part and a female part. The female part has a small and a large inner diameter. The male part has substantially constant inner and outer diameters and a ring on the outer diameter. A gap is located between the male and female part. At least two washers and a flat shim are located in the gap. Each washer and flat shim has a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end. The first side of a first washer abuts an end of the male part. A second side of the washer contacts a first side of a flat shim. The second side of the shim contacts the first side of a second washer. The second side of the second washer contacts a first side of a second flat shim or an end of the female part. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093182 | VACUUM CLEANER SUCTION PIPE - A vacuum cleaner suction pipe ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130093183 | CONNECTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Various novel connectors are provided. In one embodiment, the connector includes a collar configured to receive first and second components. In this embodiment, the connector may also include a load ring configured to be received in a groove of the second component and to move into and out of engagement with the collar when the second component is received by the collar. The connector of this illustrative embodiment may also include a cotter configured for installation to the second component and to inhibit disengagement of the load ring from the collar. In some embodiments, engagement of the load ring and the collar effects securing of the first and second components to one another. Other devices, systems, and methods related to connectors are also disclosed. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093184 | TOOL FOR COUPLING FLUID LINES - A swage or coupling tool is provided for use in coupling a fluid line to a compression fitting, a fluid coupler, or the like. The swage tool provides multiple degrees of freedom and/or multiple pivots or pivot joints to facilitate and maintain alignment of the jaws with the compression fitting during use of the swage tool to facilitate properly-aligned assembly of the compression fitting, and to limit bending or kinking of the fluid line when the fitting is being attached. The swage tool includes a pair of movable jaws, which may have stepped or rounded engagement surfaces, which may be forced against corresponding engagement surfaces of the compression fitting to securely assemble the fitting to the fluid line. The shape of the engagement surfaces facilitates properly-aligned assembly of the compression fitting, and limits bending or kinking of the fluid line when the fitting is being attached. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093185 | THREADED CONNECTION AND PROCESS FOR OBTAINING IT - A female component for a tubular hydrocarbon working string subjected to dynamic bending strength includes a tapered female threading cooperating with a male threading to form a rigid mutual connection of tubular elements, a free end and female sealing surface disposed between the free end and the female threading, the female sealing surface to contact in a made up condition with a male sealing surface to form a metal-metal seal, and an annular groove provided between the free end and the female sealing surface, leaving an axial distance greater than zero between the free end and a transition region outwardly of the female sealing surface, and a radial distance greater than zero between the female sealing surface and a chamfer at the free end, the groove including borders formed by the chamfer and a portion of the transition region protecting the female sealing surface prior to makeup. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093186 | WIND-POWER GENERATION SYSTEM AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - An object is to improve the accuracy of power factor adjustment. Power-factor command values corresponding to individual wind turbines are determined by correcting a predetermined power-factor command value for an interconnection node using power factor correction levels set for the individual wind turbines. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093187 | METHOD FOR GENERATING ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC ENERGY IN ELECTRIC BICYCLES - Disclosed is a method to create an extra electric energy source to power electric batteries while the electric bicycle is in motion. This electric energy source is generated from a separate installed component (a specially designed generator). This component converts the rotational energy from a shaft connected to the wheel through a delivery device. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093188 | METHOD FOR GENERATING ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC ENERGY IN ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES - Disclosed is a method to create an extra electric energy source to power electric batteries while the electric motorcycle is in motion. This electric energy source is generated from a separate installed component (a specially designed generator). This component converts the rotational energy from a shaft connected to the wheel through a delivery device. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093189 | METHOD FOR GENERATING ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC ENERGY IN ELECTRIC BOATS - Disclosed is a method to create an extra electric energy source to power electric batteries while the electric boat is in motion. This electric energy source is generated from a separate installed component (a specially designed generator). This component converts the rotational energy from a transmission or propeller shaft through a delivery device. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093190 | TUNED ROLLING WAVE ENERGY EXTRACTOR - An apparatus for extracting wave energy may include a watercraft, a pendulum and an energy converter. The watercraft may be configured to roll in response to wave action and may have roll characteristics that are tunable to characteristics of the wave action. The pendulum may be supported by the watercraft to enable the pendulum to swing in response to the wave action. An energy converter may be configured to convert the relative movement of the pendulum and watercraft into electrical energy. The pendulum may also be tunable to characteristics of the wave action. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093191 | VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE - A wind turbine comprising a vertical axis rotor in which working blades are fastened to top and lower mount placed horizontally and separates elements of rotor ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130093192 | Decoupled, fluid displacer, sterling engine - A mechanically decoupled, fluid displacing Sterling engine includes first and second containers, first and second fluid conduits mounted to the containers, a pump mounted in cooperation with the second conduit for selectively pumping fluid between the containers, a processor controlling the pump, a third fluid conduit whose lower end extends into the lower end of the second container, a fluid motivated actuator mounted to the third conduit. The first and second containers contain an actuating volume of an actuating fluid and a working gas. Expanding of the gas actuates the actuator. The volume of the containers is pressurized by a geothermal temperature differential. The pump displaces the actuating fluid between the containers so as to correspondingly displace the gas for heating or cooling to provide the temperature differential to the gas. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093193 | POWER GENERATION SYSTEM INCLUDING PREDICTIVE CONTROL APPARATUS TO REDUCE INFLUENCES OF WEATHER-VARYING FACTORS - A power generation system ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130093194 | HYDROGEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE POWER OUTPUT OF POWER STATIONS BASED ON RENEWABLE ENERGHY SOURCES AND CONTROL PROCESS - It stands out mainly for consisting of a nested configuration of electrolysis units ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130093195 | Latch Assembly with a Safety Device for a Fireproof Door Lock - A latch assembly includes a base having two sidewalls each having a positioning hole. A follower plate includes two sidewalls each having an engagement hole that is aligned with the positioning holes when the latch is in a latching position and that is not aligned with the positioning holes when the latch is in an unlatching position. Two sleeves are mounted between the sidewalls of the follower plate. An end of each sleeve is received in the engagement hole of one of the sidewalls of the follower plate. A stop having a low melting point is received in each sleeve to retain a safety pin in the sleeve. When the stops melt due to heat of a fire while the latch is in the latching position, the safety pins are moved by a spring into the positioning holes of the base to retain the latch in the latching position. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093196 | CONTAINER LID LOCKING DEVICE - A locking device for locking a first part of a container to a second part of the container when the container is in a first position and releasing the first part when the container is in a second position, the locking device comprising latch means attached to the first part of the container; a housing disposed on or in the second part of the container; and a moveable member arranged for movement in said housing; such that in said first position said latch means engages said housing to prevent the first part from separating from the second part of the container and in said second position the moveable member, under the action of gravity, engages the latch means to displace the latch means from the housing thereby releasing the first part from the second part of the container enabling ejection of any contents of the container. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093197 | LOCKING APPARATUS FOR CASE AND CASE HAVING THE SAME - A locking apparatus for a case and the case having the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the locking apparatus includes an operating knob formed at an external surface of the case and a latch connected to the operating knob and configured to slide with respect to the case. The latch may include i) a body portion connected to the operating knob, ii) an opposite wall portion having opposite walls which extend from a first side of the body portion, iii) a hitch member formed on a second side of the body portion, wherein the first and second sides are opposing each other, and iv) a reinforcing member disposed between the opposite walls. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093198 | Sash Window Tilt Latch Accommodating Varying Rail/Stile Cross-Sectional Arrangements - A latch is adapted to accommodate its installation into any one of several sash window frames, having different cross-sectional frame arrangements and setback distances. The latch includes a housing, spring and latch bolt. The housing includes a top plate, a side wall, and a bottom wall, which form a cavity, with the latch bolt being slidably received therein. The spring biasing the latch bolt to protrude out from a housing opening. The bottom wall includes a contoured peripheral opening configured to form a first flexible platform and a second flexible platform, each having one or more tabs thereon, formed by first and second surfaces converging to form an apex. The first surface of each tab accommodates latch installation for varying sash window frame set-back distances, with the second surface being configured to cause the platform to deflect into said cavity when being engaged during the installation into the sash frame. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093199 | CORROSION-RESISTANT PLATING SYSTEM - Methods of providing a corrosion-resistant plating on a steel bumper are provided. A galvanized zinc layer is deposited over a steel substrate. A plurality of nickel layers is deposited over the zinc layer. The plurality of zinc layers has at least a first porosity and a second porosity. A chrome layer is applied over the plurality of nickel layers. The porous nickel layer is immediately adjacent the chrome layer such that a stress applied to the chrome layer is distributed over the porous nickel layer. The porous nickel layer delocalizes a stress applied at an impact area to a dispersed area and the dispersed area is larger than the impact area. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093200 | ENERGY ABSORBER FOR AUTOMOTIVE BUMPER - An energy absorber for an automotive bumper assembly having an impact beam includes a first component positioned adjacent the impact beam. The energy absorber also includes a second component positioned such that the first component is disposed substantially between the second component and the impact beam. The energy absorber additionally includes a locking feature configured to join the first component and the second component. A vehicle having a bumper assembly with such an energy absorber is also disclosed. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093201 | Hoist device with leveling and disengagement mechanism - A hoist device with leveling and disengagement mechanism mainly comprises a stand under traditional hoist, a plural number of branches on the stand extending radially outward, a plural number of driving modules on each branch of the stand and being able to connect to a hung object, a plural number of sensing modules on each driving module to sense the operation status for each driving module and continue to output corresponding sensing signal, a control circuit that can output control signals to control each driving module while each sensing module can sense the status of each driving module and feedback to the control circuit to correct the output control signals, allowing each driving module on the stand to level and disengage the hung object, and enabling the hoist to lift the hung object. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093202 | Hand Straps on a Tablet-Style Electronic Device's Jacket - A hand strap on a tablet-style electronic device's jacket is installed on at least one lateral side of the jacket and comprises: a belt with a fixed end and a free end; a stress relief pad; a first adherent member and a second adherent member which are mutually fastened and located at the belt and its free end, respectively. The belt's fixed end is fastened to the jacket's fixed component; the first adherent member is installed between the belt's fixed end and free end; the second adherent member is adjacent to the belt's free end. The belt's free end which penetrates clearance holes on the stress relief pad and a fold-back component at an identical side as the fixed component can return so that the first adherent member on the free end adheres to the second adherent member. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093203 | LADDER RACK FOR PICKUP TRUCKS THAT SWINGS DOWN FOR LOADING - A ladder rack for a pickup truck can swing from a raised position to a lowered position for loading and retrieving a ladder. The ladder rack includes an upper support section attached with a hinge to a lower support so that the assembly that the ladder attaches to can swing to a horizontal, lowered position. This allows the person installing the ladder, or whatever is being transported such as pipes, canoes, kayaks, and the like, to remain outside the truck box to install and attach the ladder. The ladder can then be rotated upwards with the assistance of a hydraulic cylinder to the travel position and locked in to place with a wire lock pin. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093204 | INTERIOR COVER FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - Provided is an interior cover covering a device near an operator's seat and having an article holding section capable of discharging a foreign substance while preventing the foreign substance from attaching the device. The interior cover comprises: a cover body covering the device from a side of the operator's seat and being formed with a concave portion opened toward the side of the operator's seat; and a holding member attached to the cover body so as to cover a lower region of the concave portion to form, in cooperation with the concave portion, an article holding section for holding an article. The article holding section has a bottom wall for placing the article thereon. The holding member is attached to the cover body so as to form an outlet for discharging a foreign substance on the bottom wall toward the side of the operator's seat. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093205 | INSERT FOR A DASHBOARD - A unit for storing items in a motor vehicle interior includes a main storage compartment and a docking station for a portable electronic device such as a smart phone or a navigation device. A main cover is movably attached to the storage compartment to enclose the main storage compartment, and a docking cover encloses a sub-portion of the storage compartment. The docking cover is movable to an in-service position wherein its underside is exposed. A device holder is attached to the underside of the docking cover for holding a mobile electronic device in an access position when in the docking cover is in the in-service position. The docking cover and the portion are inset relative to a perimeter of the storage compartment, so that the docking station forms a portion of a main perimeter of the storage compartment. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093206 | HARD ROLL-UP TONNEAU - A tonneau system for a pickup bed comprising a bracket system connectable with a sidewall of the pickup bed and a plurality of hingeable sections pivotally coupled to each other to define a continuous surface. Each of the plurality of hingeable sections being connected to adjacent hingeable sections to permit at least some of the plurality of hingeable sections to be rolled together into a generally circular cross-section to selectively reveal the pickup bed. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093207 | Laterally Pivoting Trim Piece for a Z-Fold Convertible Top - A convertible top comprising a plurality articulated rail links that move the convertible top in a fore-and-aft direction. A trim piece carries a window seal and is assembled to at least one of the rail links for movement in the fore-and-aft direction. The trim piece also moves in a lateral direction outwardly when the top is retracted and in the lateral direction inwardly when the top is extended. A stop member is secured to the trim piece and at least one rail link to limit the lateral movement of the trim piece relative to the at least one rail link. A cam block is secured to the trim piece and at least one of the rail links to guide the lateral movement of the trim piece relative to the at least one rail link. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093208 | CAMPER ASSEMBLY - A camper assembly ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130093209 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES WITH FRONT TIRE PROTECTORS - An automotive vehicle includes a body, a drive system, a plurality of wheels, a plurality of tires, and a plurality of protrusions. The body has a centerline and a front portion. The front portion comprises a front surface comprising a driver's side front surface and a passenger's side front surface. The drive system is disposed within the body. The wheels are coupled to the drive system, and include front wheels. Each of the tires is mounted on a respective wheel. The tires include front tires mounted on the front wheels. The protrusions extend outward from the front surface for protection of the front tires. The protrusions include a first pair of protrusions and a second pair of protrusions. The first pair of protrusions extend outward from the driver's side front surface. The second pair of protrusions extend outward from the passenger's side front surface. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093210 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES WITH FRONT UNDERCARRIAGE PROTECTORS - An automotive vehicle includes a body, a drive system, and a plurality of protrusions. The body has a centerline, an undercarriage, and a front portion. The drive system is disposed within the body. The plurality of protrusions extend from the front portion, and are positioned around the centerline for protection of the undercarriage. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093211 | CAR BODY WITH A SHEAR ELEMENT ON ONE SIDE - A car body, for example, a front or rear frame is provided. The car body includes at least one crossmember and at least one pair of left and right braces that are arranged at least substantially symmetric to the crossmember. The car body also includes a shear element that is designed for absorbing shear forces during a collision and that is mounted on a brace of the pair, wherein no shear element is provided symmetrically thereto on the other brace of this pair. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093212 | VEHICLE MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MOUNTING AN ACCESSORY TO A VEHICLE - A mounting system for mounting an accessory to a body panel of a vehicle includes a bezel and a bracket. The accessory is attached to at least one of the bezel and the bracket. The bezel is precisely formed to match a three dimensional shape of an exterior surface of the body panel. The bracket is precisely formed to match a three dimensional shape of an interior surface of the body panel. The bezel is inserted into an opening cut into the body panel from an exterior of the body panel, and the bracket is positioned adjacent the bezel from an interior of the body panel. A fastener connects the bracket to the bezel, or connects the bracket to the accessory which is attached to the bezel, with the body panel positioned therebetween, to secure the mounting system relative to the body panel. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093213 | UPPER SLEWING BODY AND OPERATING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - An upper frame has a bottom plate, a pair of vertical plates that are provided to stand on the bottom plate so as to face each other in a right-left direction, and a left side frame configuring a part of a rim part of the upper frame. An attachment is supported on a support parts provided in front of the slewing bearing in vertical plates. A left vertical plate has a rear curved part, behind the support part, which is curved forming a convex shape directed toward an opposite side of a right vertical plate in a planar view. The upper slewing body further has a first coupling member for coupling the left side frame and the left vertical plate to each other so as to prevent the left vertical plate from being deformed in a direction in which the rear curved part approaches the right vertical plate. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093214 | OPERATING MACHINE - An operating machine comprises a machine body mounted on a lower propelling body. The machine body comprises an upper frame, and a line member mutually connecting a plurality of devices installed to the upper frame. The upper frame has a bottom plate, a pair of longitudinal plates each provided to stand on the bottom plate and extend in a front-rear direction, while being disposed in spaced-apart relation to each other in a right-left direction, and a transverse plate provided to stand on the bottom plate and extend in the right-left direction, while being joined to each of the longitudinal plates. A specific plate consisting of at least one of the pair of longitudinal plates and the transverse plate has an upper edge on which a pair of protrusions are provided in opposed relation to each other, and the line member is set to pass through between the pair of protrusions. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093215 | VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE - A vehicle body front structure includes a dashboard lower in which an opening portion into which a joint member, which connects a steering shaft of a vehicle with a steering gear box, is inserted is formed; a steering joint cover that is provided around the opening portion so as to surround the joint member; and a dashboard cross-member that extends in a left and right direction of the dashboard lower. The dashboard cross-member includes a pair of cross-members between which the steering joint cover is interposed, and each of these cross-members is fixed to the steering joint cover. Clip holes to which mounting clips mounting a steering grommet are fitted are formed within a range of the dashboard lower that is positioned around the opening portion and is covered with the steering joint cover. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093216 | VEHICLE BODY FRONT PART STRUCTURE - A vehicle body front part structure according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a center frame which extends along a vertical direction of a vehicle, a top end flange part that bends toward a rear being formed on a top end of the center frame; and a dashboard lower which has a first vertical wall, a bent part that is bent toward the rear being formed on a top edge of the first vertical wall. The top end flange part and the bent part are joined overlapping each other, and a closed cross-section structure part is formed between the center frame and the bent part. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093217 | MOTOR VEHICLE - In a motor vehicle, in particular an automobile, with a rear underbody structure is provided. The motor vehicle includes as base and two longitudinal beams, spaced apart from one another, connected with a transverse beam at least in the front and rear region. The motor vehicle includes spring plates for supporting spiral springs. At least the transverse beam arranged in the rear region of the underbody structure is constructed as a hollow profile, a covering wall of which is formed from at least two individual carrier profiles which are connected with one another. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093218 | Seat Assembly Having a Folding Seat Bottom and Head Restraint - A seat assembly having a seat bottom, a seat back, and a head restraint assembly. The head restraint assembly may be disposed on the seat back and may move from a first position to a second position when the seat bottom is rotated about a first axis of rotation with respect to the seat back. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093219 | Articles, Systems and Methods for Transforming Inflatable Bodies into Seating Structures - The invention is directed to articles, systems and methods for transforming inflatable bodies such as sleeping mattresses/pads into structures capable of functioning as elevated, ground supported seating surfaces. Article embodiments preferably include first end and second ends, characterized as solid or foraminous flexible panels and/or strap-like webbing each preferably having a peripheral compression portion, each positioned proximate to respective first and second edge portions of a cylindrically involuted inflatable mattress by compressively restraining differential axial displacement between adjacent major edge portions and overall radial expansion thereof. At least one linking portion links the first end to the second end, and preferably is adjustable to accommodate cylindrical mattresses of disparate widths. The ends may further include padding and/or enhanced water repellancy. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093220 | TRAY TABLE WITH ROTATABLE INNER TRAY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE DOCKING - A tray table that provides in-flight entertainment in various forms of media as well as interactivity while being lightweight is disclosed herein. The tray table may provide a removable battery to power an electronic device. This eliminates the need for costly and heavy wiring. The tray table may provide an inner tray that allows the electronic device to be removed for handheld operation. An alert system may be used to prevent theft or unauthorized used by detecting when the electronic device is outside or disconnected from the inner tray. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093221 | SEAT TABLE HAVING A CONTROLLED, OPTIMISED PATH AND IT'S ASSOCIATED SEAT - The invention essentially relates to an aeroplane seat base ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130093222 | QUICK RELEASE MOTORCYCLE BACKREST - A motorcycle backrest includes a base fender bracket, and a removable backrest portion. The base fender bracket is adapted to be rigidly secured to a motorcycle at a position residing over the rear fender. The base fender bracket includes first and second upstanding support plates, each including a hole. The removable backrest portion includes a cushion and first and second rearward extending plates each including a hole. A pin is configured to extend through the holes in the upstanding plates and through the holes in the rearward extending plates when aligned to thereby removably couple the removable backrest portion to the base fender bracket. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093223 | ANGLE ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR BICYCLE SADDLE - An angle adjusting device for a bicycle saddle is disclosed. The device includes a frame coupling block, which is coupled at a lower end thereof to an upper portion of a height adjustment unit. A saddle coupling post is coupled at a lower end thereof to an upper end of the frame coupling block and is coupled at an upper end thereof to the saddle, with a through hole formed in the upper portion of the saddle coupling post. An angle fixing unit includes a pair of fan-shaped plates attached to left and right sides of the frame coupling block, and a pair of rectangular plates coupling front and rear edges of the fan-shaped plates to each other. An angle adjusting unit is coupled to the saddle coupling post, and is detachable from holes in the angle fixing unit to control the rotation of the saddle coupling post. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093224 | COVERING ASSEMBLY FOR A SEAT AND SEAT ADAPTED FOR PROTECTING A USER - A covering assembly for a seat, including a cover adapted to cover a support frame of the seat and an inflatable member adapted to assume a resting deflated condition and an active inflated condition is described. The inflatable member is located on a side of the cover intended to be faced towards the support frame. The cover is adapted to contain the inflatable member both in the deflated condition and in the inflated condition. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093225 | VEHICLE SEAT COVERS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE PANELS - An automotive seat cover is provided which allows a person to change the appearance of the seat cover without removing the seat cover from the seat. The seat cover includes panels which are removably attachable to the seat cover to alter the functionality or the visual appearance of the seat cover. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093226 | SEAT BACK FRAME - A seat back frame includes a main frame that forms a frame of a seat back of a main seat, and an auxiliary frame that forms a frame of a seat back of an auxiliary seat adjacent to the main seat in a width direction, and that is integrally formed with the main frame. The main frame has a first open portion that opens toward a side with the auxiliary seat in the width direction. An end portion of the auxiliary frame is a fitting structure that fits together with the first open portion, and a portion of the fitting structure is welded. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093227 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE CHILDREN'S SEATING APPARATUS - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a height-adjustable, suspended child seating apparatus. According to various embodiments, the child seating apparatus includes a child support suspended from a support frame by a plurality of flexible members. In various embodiments, each flexible member includes a retaining member disposed proximate one of its ends that is configured for being inserted into one of a plurality of slots provided on the child support. By adjusting the position of the retaining members in the various slots, the effective length of the resilient members—and thereby the height of the child seat relative to the support frame—may be adjusted to accommodate children of different sizes. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093228 | DYNAMIC SEATING COMPONENTS FOR WHEELCHAIRS - A wheelchair includes a pivotable mechanism. The pivotable mechanism allows for a pivoting movement about an axis defined by an interface between adjacent components. These components may be (a) a seat member and a back member, (b) a seat member and a footrest, (c) a foot rest and a footplate support, (d) a baseplate and a footplate, or (e) a back member and a headrest. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093229 | Second Row Package - An adjustable seat assembly providing a compact size with the ability to pivot or tilt the lower seat frame manually and independent of the seat back. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093230 | ASSISTANT STANDING SEAT - The invention discloses an assistant standing seat comprising a base having a positioning nest and a locating recess, a driving module installed in the positioning nest of the base, a shearing device mounted in the locating recess of the base and a seat mounted on the shearing device, wherein the shearing device has a top plate, a bottom plate pivotally mounted to a front part of the top plate, a U-shape bracket pivotally mounted to a middle part of the bottom plate and a translational device moving between the U-shape bracket and the bottom plate. With the above means, a user's weight can be distributed to the top plate and the U-shape bracket to decrease a resistance force of the translational device when the translational device moves, and further avoid a difficult elevation of the assistant standing seat. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093231 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SEAT TUBE WITH OIL STORAGE UNIT - A height adjustable seat tube includes an outer tube and an inner tube is inserted into the outer tube. An end cap is fixed to the inner tube and a valve unit in the inner tube extends through the end cap and co-movable linearly with the inner tube. An inlet valve is connected to the inner tube. An oil tube is connected between the inlet valve and the valve unit. A first oil room is defined between the oil tube and the valve unit. An oil storage member is connected between a connection member and the end cap. A first air room is defined between the inlet valve, the oil storage member and the inner tube. A second oil room is defined between the oil tube, the oil storage member and the end cap. An oil path is in communication between the first and second oil rooms. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093232 | RECLINING CHAIR HEADREST WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A chair includes at least one leg; a rotatable seat; a backrest; and a headrest including a clamping member having a yoke with two hollow cylindrical yoke arms; two hook members extending forward downward from both sides of the yoke respectively; and a lower well; a support including a hinge head pivotably disposed between the yoke arms; and two opposite fastening portions; a head frame including two rear bars and two joints frictionally, slidably fastened on the bars, each joint frictionally, pivotably secured to the fastening portion; a hooking member in the well and including two hook elements curved upward forward wherein the hook elements cooperate with the hook members to releasably mount the headrest on the backrest; a first hinge element pivotably disposed in one yoke arm and includes a lever; and a second hinge element moveably disposed in the other yoke arm and the hinge head. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093233 | SEAT GAP HIDING STRUCTURE - There is provided a seat gap hiding structure in a vehicle seat where a cutout portion is formed on a seat cushion to arrange a seat belt therein, and a strip-shaped member is provided on a seat cover to correspond to the cutout portion at a part of the cutout portion, which is other than an arrangement position of the seat belt to cover a gap around the seat belt. One end portion of the strip-shaped member is fixed to the seat cover and the other end portion thereof is movably fixed to the seat cover using an elastic member. When the strip-shaped member is moved from an original position where the strip-shaped member covers the gap of the cutout portion, the elastic member generates an elastic force to return the strip-shaped member to the original position. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093234 | APPARATUS ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A seat anchoring system that anchors seats in a seating arrangement in a vehicle is provided. The seat anchoring system includes a base and multiple fastening devices, where the fastening devices are attached to the base and extend away from an upper face of the base. The base has a shape similar to an inside configuration of a mounting rail such that the base is inserted into the mounting rail and positioned to any desirable location along the mounting rail. Further, the fastening devices extend through the mounting rail and attach the seat to the mounting rail. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093235 | OPERATING LEVER STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE SEAT, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPERATING LEVER STRUCTURE - In an operating lever structure for a vehicle seat in which an opening through which a seat belt extends is provided adjacent to a seat cushion lifting and lowering mechanism and a fixed end portion of the seat belt is connected to a seat cushion frame, a lifter lever includes a plate-like extending portion that is coupled to the lifting and lowering mechanism and a protrusion portion. The plate-like extending portion extends toward a front of the seat. The protrusion portion extends from the front end of the plate-like extending portion toward the outside in the seat width direction. The protrusion portion protrudes from an outer shield through a first exposing port of the outer shield, installed to a side portion of the seat cushion. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093236 | Demountable Pin and Collet Assembly and Method to Securely Fasten a Ranging Arm to a Longwall Shearer Using Such Assembly - A pin-and-collet assembly, a longwall shearer comprising a ranging arm attached to a lifting bracket with such assembly, a method for the secure fastening of one piece to another, such as securely fastening the ranging arm to the lifting bracket of a longwall shearer using such assembly as a bushing, and a method for longwall mining of ore, such as trona, using such longwall shearer. This assembly is easy to install, does not have to be tightened during longwall operation of an ore panel, and is also demountable when it is time to stop the longwall mining operation and time to remove/replace the ranging arm for maintenance and/or when the end of the ore panel is reached. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093237 | Hydraulic Vehicle Brake System - A hydraulic vehicle brake system including a brake line for conducting a hydraulic pressure medium and a brake pressure sensor attached to a non-pressurized storage vessel. The brake wheel has a first pressure modulation valve on the inlet side and a second pressure modulation valve on the outlet side of a low-pressure accumulator. A pump is disposed on the return line upstream of the low-pressure accumulator for removing pressurizing medium from the low-pressure accumulator to regulate the brake pressure via the first pressure modulation valve and also via an isolation valve disposed in the brake line upstream of the first pressure modulation valve. An electromagnetically opening changeover valve is inserted in a pump suction line discharging into the return line between the brake pressure sensor and the low-pressure accumulator. The pressure acting on the brake pressure sensor can be fed to the low-pressure accumulator, bypassing the wheel brake. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093238 | POWER MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - An apparatus for managing power in an electric vehicle includes a control circuit and a first switch. The control circuit is configured to generate a first control signal based on a current of a battery operable for powering the electric vehicle, and to generate a second control signal based on a voltage of the battery. The first switch is configured to control connection of the battery to a power source and a load in the electric vehicle according to the first control signal. The first control signal controls a voltage at a terminal of the first switch to maintain the current of the battery to be substantially equal to a current setting, and the second control signal controls the battery to switch between a first state and a second state. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093239 | VEHICLE STRUCTURE - A vehicle structure includes a composite supporting structure made of a substantially electrically non-conducting composite material and at least one ground connection line. The ground connection line is integrated into the composite supporting structure. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093240 | CHARGE CONTROLLER AND PORTABLE DEVICE APPLYING THE SAME - A charge controller has a printed circuit board (PCB), a first transmission interface, a second transmission interface, and a recognition integrated circuit (IC). The recognition IC of the charge controller recognizes a type of a second electronic device coupled to the second transmission interface, so that a power source of a first electronic device coupled to the first transmission interface in the charge controller is charged in the second electronic device. A portable device applying the charge controller is also described. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093241 | CIRCUITS FOR DC ENERGY STORES - A dc energy store includes auxiliary systems operable in different modes, including self-supporting, island mode and normal modes. In the self-supporting mode a first controller uses a voltage demand signal indicative of desired ac voltage of an AC/DC power converter to control semiconductor power switching devices to achieve the desired level of ac voltage. The voltage demand signal is derived from comparing a voltage feedback signal and a second voltage demand signal preset to provide the desired ac voltage for the auxiliary systems. A second controller uses a current demand signal indicative of the desired dc link current to control the semiconductor power switching devices of a DC/DC power converter to achieve the desired level of dc link current. The current demand signal is derived from comparing a dc link voltage demand signal indicative of a desired dc link voltage and a dc link voltage feedback signal. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093242 | SMART POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR MINIMIZING POWER CONSUMPTION DURING DEVICE STANDBY - The present invention discloses a smart power supply system for electrical appliances, using a rechargeable power storage device, a logic controller, and a learning controller, to control and minimize electricity consumption from mains power during standby. In standby mode, when only a small amount of electrical power is needed, energy from the power storage device is used and mains power is disconnected unless the power storage device requires a recharge. A logic controller senses the appliance's operating state, using it to determine when power should be supplied from mains power or the power storage device. A learning controller monitors and stores historical characteristics of the power storage device's charge and discharge cycles, using them to automatically calculate new recharge cycle parameters to minimize mains power consumption. An external input and output module enable users, computers and electronic devices to interact and program the learning controller. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093243 | COORDINATED POWER CONVERTER SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a switched power converter system ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130093244 | APPLIANCE HAVING AN AUXILIARY POWER INPUT - An appliance including an electrically-powered system, a primary power input, and an auxiliary power input is provided. The electrically-powered system is disposed within a housing. The primary power input is configured to supply electrical energy to the electrically-powered system. However, the housing generally hampers access to the primary power input after installation of the appliance. Therefore, the auxiliary power input, which is also configured to supply electrical energy to the electrically-powered system, is readily accessible relative to the primary power input after installation of the appliance. | 2013-04-18 |
20130093245 | METHOD TO MAINTAIN POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE DURING BROWNOUT - A method of maintaining a power supply voltage during a brownout is disclosed. The method includes the step of storing a charge in a charge reservoir ( | 2013-04-18 |