16th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 39 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100096788 | DOUBLE PATH TORSIONAL DAMPER - The present invention is a double path torsion isolator for use in conjunction with a torque converter. Each of the two vibration paths includes a flange with a spring connection to each of the torque converter cover and an output connection attached to the transmission shaft. The torque converter turbine is connected to one of the flanges to provide a different frequency to the associated vibration path. When the lockup clutch is engaged, the engine vibration is divided along the two vibration paths toward the common output connection. The vibration frequency of the paths are adjusted so that the frequencies of the two paths are 180° out of phase at the output connection providing a vibration cancellation effect to the output connection. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096789 | MULTISTATE SWITCHABLE ENGINE MOUNT AND SYSTEM - A vehicle engine mount system comprises a housing and an inertia track assembly that forms a first fluid chamber with an upper compliant member and a second fluid chamber with the second end of the housing. The inertia track assembly has first and second passageways therethrough for conducting fluid between the first and second fluid chambers. The first passageway has a substantially greater flow resistance than the second. First and second switches are coupled to the first and second passageways, respectively, for selectively enabling the first and second switches to control fluid displacement between the first fluid chamber and the second fluid chamber. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096790 | SLEEVE STRUCTURE - The present invention provides an improved structure of a sleeve for labeling tools and fasteners. There is a sleeve body, containing a tool coupling end, an acting end and a cylinder. There is an identification ring, which is provided with a through hole for sleeving and positioning onto the cylinder of the sleeve body. A locating spring is provided with a connecting end and a positioning end. As the locating spring is positioned when the identification ring is sleeved onto the sleeve body, the identification ring has identification and positioning functions, so the sleeve with streamlined members has two additional efficacies: ease of identification and positioning, thereby helping to reduce the cost, and improve the applicability and industrial benefits. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096791 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING PARTICLE FROM CONNECTING ROD - A device for removing particles from a connecting rod includes a clamp for fixing a rod of a connecting rod disposed on a base plate, a vibration cylinder disposed to the clamp and a driving unit connected to the vibration cylinder for reciprocating a cap of the connecting rod according to driving of the vibration cylinder. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096792 | Clamping Device - The invention relates to a clamping device, in particular for clamping a workpiece, comprising a support body | 2010-04-22 |
20100096793 | Clamp - The problem of firmly gripping a cylindrical component over a range of permitted diameters is solved by providing a protrusion on the surface of a cantilevered seat, the seat being substantially complementarily curved to accommodate the cylindrical component. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention a clamp for holding a cylindrical component is provided comprising at least one curved seat having at least one protrusion, the curved seat being cantilevered by a first end. The protrusion is configured to contact the cylindrical component under load such that a concentrated load is exerted on the curved seat between a first end and a second end causing the curved seat to be elastically deflected. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096794 | SHEET STACKING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING DEVICE - A sheet stacking device for stacking conveyed sheets includes a stacking surface on which the sheets are stacked; a plurality of projections that project from the stacking surface. Wherein, the projections extend generally in a travel direction of the sheets, which is a direction in which the sheets travel when entering the sheet stacking device, the projections include outer projections and inner projections, the inner projections are located between the inner projections, and a projecting height of the inner projections from the stacking surface is greater than that of the outer projections. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096795 | FRICTION RETARD FEEDER WITH IMPROVED SHEET SEPARATION - A substrate feeding apparatus and a printing machine is provided herein for feeding substrates from a substrate stack having a nudger roll being selectively movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the nudger roll is in contiguous contact with a first substrate of the substrate stack for advancing the first substrate from the substrate stack. The first substrate having a lead edge and a trail edge, with the lead edge leading in a direction of advancement. In the second position, the nudger roll is not in contiguous contact with the substrate stack or the first substrate. A feed roll for further advancing the first substrate in the direction of advancement. A retard member forming a nip with the feed roll. The retard member is used for separating the first substrate from an adjacent second substrate. A guide baffle extending between the substrate stack and the nip, with the guide baffle configured to contact, and to guide, the first substrate as it advances in the direction of advancement from the nudger roll to the nip. The guide baffle provides an angular change in direction to the first substrate as the first substrate advances from the substrate stack to the nip. The guide baffle is configured such that as the lead edge of the first substrate enters the nip, the first substrate has portions thereof spaced from the guide baffle, with the spaced portions sagging towards the guide baffle to provide the first substrate with a concave profile. The nudger roll moves from the first position to the second position after the lead edge of the first substrate enters the nip. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096796 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An air blowing portion blows air to the end of sheets supported by a lifting and lowering tray. The sheets blown up by the air from the air blowing portion are sucked and conveyed by a sucking and conveying portion. The sheets are preliminarily blown up above the suckable rang. Then, the sheets are lowered to the suckable range before a sucking and conveying operation is started. In the above operation, the tray is lifted, and thereafter the tray is lowered until the sheets reach the suckable range while repeating a step operation of performing a lowering operation and a stop operation based on detection of the upper surface of the sheets by a sheet detecting mechanism. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096797 | Transmission mechanism and automatic sheet feeder using the same - A sheet feeder has a transmission mechanism which includes an output gear mesh with a transmission gear train, and a switch element, disposed between the transmission gear train and the output gear, for switching a rotational direction of the output gear. The switch element includes a movable arm, a driving gear driven by the transmission gear train, a switching gear set attached to the arm and meshing with the driving gear, and a clutch device for restricting movement of the arm to enable the switching gear set to be disengaged from the output gear. When the output gear meshes with the switching gear set, the output gear and a transmission shaft of the sheet feeding mechanism may change the direction of their rotation. When the output gear is disengaged from the switching gear set, the output gear and the transmission shaft of the sheet feeding mechanism are not driven by a power source. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096798 | METHOD AND MODULE FOR STORING AND DISPENSING PLANAR ITEMS SUCH AS BANKNOTES, WADS OF BANKNOTES OR THE LIKE - A method and a module are described for storing and dispensing flat items such as banknotes or wads of banknotes, wherein the items are retained between ribbon means and deposited on a rotating support element having at least two faces comprising one or more flat or convex portions, after crossing a pair of feed-in/dispensing main rollers. Means are provided for adjusting the length of the ribbon means along the portion that extends between the points of contact with the main rollers and the points of contact with the supporting element and/or with the items stored on the same. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096799 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND MEDIUM DETECTING METHOD - A sheet feeding apparatus includes a feeding unit capable of feeding a sheet-like medium, plural speed detecting units capable of respectively detecting a speed of the medium fed by the feeding unit, at plural positions along a width direction of the medium orthogonal to a feeding direction of the medium, and a bound-medium detecting unit capable of detecting the medium having a part thereof bound with another one of the medium, based on the speed detected respectively by the speed detecting units. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096800 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A sheet processing apparatus including a cross-directionally moving device for moving a sheet in a direction crossing a sheet discharging direction, and a cross-side restricting member for receiving one side edge of the sheet moved in the crossing direction by the cross-directionally moving device, and restricting the movement of the sheet, wherein the cross-directionally moving device moves the next sheet from a position between the other side edge of the sheet received by the cross-side restricting member and the cross-side restricting member to the cross-side restricting member. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096801 | PAPER SHEET EJECTING/COLLECTING APPARATUS - Bills are aligned, ejected and collected in a storage tray without being bent. A bill conveyed to the storage tray is given curve habits in a direction perpendicular to the conveyance direction of the bill. The front edge of the bill immediately after being ejected from the last conveying part lifts up holding levers by pressing their lower surfaces. The holding levers impose a load on the bill, and strengthen the curve habits of the bill. Then, the bill is conveyed in an obliquely upward conveyance direction immediately after passing through the last conveying part. And the bill continues to be conveyed to the storage tray. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096802 | HIGH THROUGHPUT SHEET ACCUMULATOR - An improved sheet accumulator for stacking serially fed sheets transported on a paper path includes a guide deck. Above the guide deck, a plurality of parallel belts are positioned to provide a driving force for sheets on the deck. Within the accumulator, a ramp apparatus is positioned across the paper path whereby sheets driven by the belts on an upstream portion of the accumulator deck are driven over the ramp apparatus and deposited in an accumulating region of the accumulator deck on a downstream side of the ramp apparatus. Sheets are stopped by an accumulator stop mechanism located at a downstream end of the accumulating region that prevents movement of sheets by the belts while sheets for an accumulation are being collected. When an accumulation is completed, the accumulator stop mechanism allows sheets to be transported from the accumulating region. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096803 | PUSHER GAME MACHINE - A pusher game machine ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096804 | KNIGHT-WALK PUZZLE GAME - A puzzle game of the present invention consists of a field of play having associated positions upon which place-indicators are placed during game play along a predetermined game path. Placement of the place-indicators represents a sequential series of steps from a starting point along a game path in the field of play to an end point. Each of the steps is dependent on a predetermined step pattern and the place-indicator is placed on the position upon which the end of the step pattern falls. The solution to the puzzle is achieved by the placement of all place-indicators between the starting point and the end point. In order to indicate a particular game path, at least two place-indicators are pre-placed as givens in the solution. The place-indicators may be, by non-limiting example, numerals, letters or a group of shapes with a predetermined series displayed on the game play interface, but outside of the field of play. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096805 | CUSTOMIZABLE GAME DEVICES - A game board device can be customizable with displayable objects. An exemplary game board device can comprise a game board panel, a playing area, and a carrying system. The game board panel can be a base for the game board device and can comprise at least one window. The playing area can be a top surface of the game board panel, and can comprise a game board design integrating the window. Game play of a board game can occur in the playing area, and the game board design can correspond to a board for a board game. The carrying system can be attachable to the game board panel. The carrying system can comprise at least one carrying device configured to position a displayable object viewable through the window. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096806 | STRATEGIC PATTERN BUILDING BOARD GAME - A game apparatus for an abstract strategy pattern building board game that has two walls, each with multiple apertures. A number of dividers are intermediate the two wall and form multiple channels disposed along the two walls. The dividers also form multiple gaps defined by spaces between the channels. Two sets of playing markers are used to build patterns during game play. One set of playing markers fills a single channel along one wall, and one set of playing markers fills two channels and a gap in between the two channels. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096807 | E-Z 9 PAI GOW CARD GAME - A method for playing a wagering game with cards using a stripped-down 52-card deck, from which Tens, Jacks, Queens, and Kings have been removed and a Joker card added to create a 37-card deck. A player/dealer can play either one or two sets of hands per round of betting and players can also have the opportunity to bet on a bonus situation, thus providing multiple opportunities for players to win. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096808 | Skins Cards Game - An apparatus for scoring and method of playing a card game which emulates the golf game called Skins. Skins use a standard deck of 52 playing cards, Aces through Kings. Cards are valued at face value with the Queen valued at ten points, the Fives equals minus five points, Kings and Jacks are zero points and pairs equal zero. Where a player is dealt four cards, two of which will not be known to the player until they are played. Each hand provides the player a choice of cards to be drawn, from discard pile or stock pile with each turn. The player then discards a card from either a known or blind card in hand and then turns face up a card in hand to represent their score. Attempting to turn face up the lowest possible collection of cards from the players hand. Each turn taken ends with another card turned face up until all cards in hand have been turned face up. When all cards are face up in hand the cards are summed by the point values represented. The apparatus for scoring is used to track hands that have been won for each player, hole being played and pushes. Pushes are ties between the lowest totals in which no player wins the skin. The Skin is then carried to the next hand to be won by the player with the lowest hand along with the skin for the current hand. This method of play induces strategy, skill and awareness in playing and discarding each card, trying to keep the opposition from having the lowest hand. It provides an all out strategy of risk reward play to have the lowest hand which lends to the excitement in this dynamic card game. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096809 | METHOD AND KIT FOR PLAYING A DRAWING GAME - The present invention is a method and kit for playing a drawing game. A first player determines a stating pattern, such as a predetermined number of random lines. The second player reviews the starting pattern and connects points of the starting pattern by freehand to create a creative picture. Thereafter, the drawing game can continue with the second player determining a starting pattern and the first player creating a creative picture by connecting points of the new starting pattern by freehand. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096810 | SEALING SYSTEMS - A sealing system includes two fittings, a compliant member, and a spring. The first fitting has two ends, a first cavity, and a first channel. The first channel extends from the first end to the first cavity, which is formed in the second end radially inwardly from an outer surface of the first fitting. The second fitting is disposed in the first cavity and has two ends, a second cavity, and a second channel. The first end is disposed in the first cavity, the second cavity is formed in the first end of the second fitting, and the second channel extends from the second cavity to the second end. The compliant member is disposed in the second cavity. The spring is disposed in the second cavity against the compliant member. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096811 | Electro-composite coating for flexible seals and method of applying the same - An electro-composite tribological coating for coating a flexible or compliant structure, for example a structural seal, includes a cobalt and cobalt alloy base containing a fine dispersion of tribologically suitable particles such as chromium carbide (Cr | 2010-04-22 |
20100096812 | METHOD FOR FORMING A SEAL BETWEEN AIR DUCTS AND/OR TERMINAL UNITS THEREOF AND A SEAL - A method is disclosed for forming a seal between air ducts and/or terminal units thereof, the method comprising the step of extruding a caulking compound about the perimeter of the air duct to form a continuous seal ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096813 | CHUCKING END STRUCTURE OF HAND TOOLS - A chucking end structure of hand tools to enhance safety and overcome hard-maneuvering issues of the conventional structures. The invention includes a driving means to provide rotating energy and a chuck assembly to hold a cutter or a tool. The foregoing means and assembly are linked by a transmission shaft to transmit rotation. The transmission shaft is held in a holding hub which is engaged with a casing to house the driving means. The character of the invention is that a hollow shell to encase but not contact the chuck assembly. The transmission shaft comprises a first transmission shaft and a second transmission shaft which mortise with each other by a lug end and a notch end with a sloped side. The invention resolves problems of hard-maneuvering issues or hazards caused by inadvertently touching the rotating chuck assembly of the conventional hand tools. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096814 | TOOL HOLDING MODULE - A tool holding module comprises a fixture seat and a tool rod. The fixture seat has a first outer surface on an external wall, a first top surface on one end, and a fixture head is located on the same end. The fixture head has a second outer surface on an external wall and a second top surface on one end. The internal wall of the tool rod has first and second inner surfaces respectively corresponding to the first and second outer surfaces, and has first and second butting surfaces respectively corresponding to the first and second top surfaces. The tool rod and fixture seat are connected to enfold the fixture head. The security of the tool holding module is enhanced via close contact of the first outer and inner surfaces, the second outer and inner surfaces, the first top and butting surfaces, the second top and butting surfaces. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096815 | Flexible coupling for attachments to a hand drill - A flexible coupling for releasably mounting attachments to a hand drill includes a body having opposite first and second ends. A rigid shank is mounted to the first end of the body. The shank is elongate and extends from the body for mounting the shank in the chuck of the hand drill. A resilient sleeve is mounted on the second end of the body. The handle of an attachment such as a hand tool snugly inserts into the resilient sleeve and is thereby frictionally held in the sleeve and hence held in the chuck. The sleeve may be rolled into a storage position on the body, and unrolled along the handle to mount the handle to the body. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096816 | ASSISTANT APPARATUS FOR SURMOUNTING BARRIER - The present invention provides an assistant apparatus for surmounting a barrier, which comprises a carrier body, an assistant mechanism, and a sensing/driving apparatus. The assistant mechanism, disposed at a side of the carrier body, having an assistant block disposed at the end thereof, functions to place the assistant block on the ground between the carrier body and the barrier so that the carrier body is capable of surmounting the barrier through the assistance of the assistant block. The sensing/driving apparatus, coupled to the assistant mechanism, functions to drive the assistant mechanism to generate the adjusting movement according to whether the barrier is detected or not. By means of the design of the present invention, the assistant block is adopted to reduce the height surmounted by the carrier each time so that the carrier is capable of surmounting the barrier section by section. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096817 | ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A suspension system is coupled between a front wheel and a vehicle frame of an all-terrain vehicle, including an inverted A-shaped connection rack and two shock absorbers. The connection rack has an end coupled to the vehicle frame and an opposite end coupled to the wheel. The shock absorbers are coupled to the connection rack in such a way to be set respectively frontward and rearward with respect to each other. An opposite end of each shock absorber is coupled to the vehicle frame. Each shock absorber includes a spring composed of upper, intermediate, and lower sections each having helical turns arranged in such a way that the turns of the upper and lower sections of the spring are sparsely arranged, while the turns of the intermediate section is densely arranged. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096818 | MAGNETO-RHEOLOGICAL DAMPERS FOR SEMI-ACTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - A magneto-rheological fluid damper includes a damper body having a reservoir for a magneto-rheological fluid, a piston rod, a piston rod guide disposed within the damper body, where the piston rod guide has a passage therein for receiving the piston rod. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes at least a first piston rod seal and at least a second piston rod seal arranged to seal between the piston rod guide and the piston rod. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes a fluid chamber defined between the piston rod guide and the piston rod, the fluid chamber being in communication with the reservoir. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes a piston rod guide filter arranged in a communication path between the fluid chamber and the reservoir to filter particulates out of the magneto-rheological fluid entering the fluid chamber. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes an accumulator arranged between the piston rod guide and the damper body. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096819 | Vehicle Leveling And Attitude Positioning System - A vehicle leveling assembly includes a plurality of jack assemblies corresponding to four quadrants of a vehicle, and a plurality of sensors for determining jack position and rate of movement. A method of detecting contacting between the shafts of the Jack assemblies and the ground includes measuring pulse width of current emitted by the hall effect sensor to monitor the speed of the shafts and recognizing contact with the ground when the shaft slows down. A method of detecting contacting between the shafts of the jack assemblies and the ground includes measuring the electric motor current signal and correlating a pulse from the current signal to the electric motor revolutions per minute and travel of the shafts. A method of calibrating the leveling assembly includes measuring a change in inclination as the jack assemblies are extended a known distance to determine the distance between the jack assemblies. A method of leveling includes extending the shafts an additional compacting distance to ensure accurate calculations of shaft extension, prior to attempting to level the vehicle. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096820 | CART WITH MOVABLE PLATFORM - A cart may include a frame, a plurality of wheels carried by the frame, a platform movably carried by the frame, and a lift assembly. The lift assembly may be carried at least in part by the frame and operably associated with the platform to move the platform relative to the frame. The lift assembly may include at least one hydraulic actuator having a piston rod movable under hydraulic pressure to move the platform relative to the frame. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096821 | Amphibious, submersible, streamlined transport device for SCUBA gear - A device used in beach-entry scuba dives that both assists the diver to transport scuba tanks and other diving gear to and across the shoreline, and then accompanies the diver and gear underwater. The device holds at least one scuba tank and associated gear such as a buoyancy compensator (BCD), and has a pair of wheels whose rolling position enables the loaded device to be easily transported over natural terrains. Upon reaching or while in the water the wheels may be shifted from the “rolling position” into a streamlined, free-swim position. The means attaching the scuba gear and the scuba tank are easily operated to let the user now don both scuba tank and gear and start their dive, taking the device along for the return cross-shore trip. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096822 | MOTORCYCLE FOOT STEERING - A foot pedal can be positioned to receive a force from a motorcycle operator's foot, and a force transfer system can be configured to transfer forces on the pedal to pivot the motorcycle wheel in multiple directions and assist in steering a motorcycle. Forces from a motorcycle operator's foot can be applied to a device a motorcycle. The forces can be transferred from the device to a motorcycle wheel, and the transferred force can pivot the motorcycle wheel about an axis other than an axis of rotation of the motorcycle wheel in two opposing directions. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096823 | CHILDREN'S KNEE BOARDS AND METHODS OF RIDING THE SAME - Knee boards for riding in a kneeling position on a ground surface and methods of riding the same. Knee boards include a body with a knee support region, front and rear wheel assemblies, and a gripping member. The body defines an open kick region laterally adjacent to the knee support region. The open kick region permits a user to extend his/her foot to contact and kick the ground surface to propel the knee board and the user along the ground. Some knee boards include a left knee support region and a right knee support region laterally spaced from the left knee support region, and which collectively define the open kick region therebetween. Some knee boards include a central knee support region and a body that defines a left kick region and a right kick region to the left and right of the knee support region, respectively. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096824 | SPARK GENERATING DEVICE FOR SCOOTER AND REMOVABLE SPARK GENERATING CARTRIDGE - A scooter having a spark generating device that is movable from a first position, in which the spark generating device does not contact the surface on which the scooter is being operated, and a second position, in which the spark generating device contacts the surface on which the scooter is being operated. The scooter includes a scooter body which rotatably supports the spark assembly. The spark assembly includes a spark portion which creates sparks when in frictional contact with a riding surface. The spark assembly also includes a foot actuation portion which is accessible to the user and allows the user to activate the spark assembly while riding. In one arrangement, the spark portion includes a removable cartridge with spark elements that emit sparks when in frictional contact with a riding surface. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096825 | FENDER ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES INCLUDING SAME - A fender assembly for a vehicle includes a fender panel and an arm. The arm is attached to the fender panel and is configured for attachment with respect to a frame of the vehicle. The arm at least substantially entirely supports the fender panel at a position to cover at least a portion of a wheel of the vehicle. Vehicles including a fender assembly are also disclosed. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096826 | BICYCLE WITHOUT SEAT - A bicycle according to the present invention comprises of a steering axis and an axle of rear wheel that are attached in one unit with a frame to build a form; a pair of guide members with guide holes formed therein are attached to both cut ends of the frame; a pedal axle with the attachment of pedals and a rotating gear in a unit are respectively assembled and fixed onto the guide members; the bicycle according to the present invention comprises a crankshaft of which a pair of crank cams is assembled and fixed into both cut ends of the frame; a gear which engages with the gear; and a spindle which supports a unit of the gear and a sprocket to rotate; the bicycle according to the present invention is run by a running system in which the crank cam rotates when the pedals are reciprocated up and down. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096827 | Folding electric bicycle with wheeled storage arrangement - A folding electric bicycle in one embodiment includes a front case comprising a door and two auxiliary wheels; a pivotal head tube; two handlebars; a swivel fork telescopically connected to the head tube; a front wheel; a drive mechanism comprising a folding frame, a front chain wheel, two pedals, a rear bracket, a rear wheel, first and second rear chain wheels, and a main drive chain rotatably fitted around the front chain wheel and the first rear chain wheel; a detachable seat assembly; a battery pack; an electric motor for rotating the rear wheel; and a driven wheel interconnecting the electric motor and the second rear chain wheel. For collapsing the bicycle, a driver detaches the seat assembly, folds the frame, places the frame, the seat assembly, and the rear wheel in the case, partially disposes the front wheel in the case, and closes the door. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096828 | HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES INCLUDING SAME - A handlebar assembly is provided for a vehicle such as a motorcycle. The handlebar assembly includes a base, a left arm, a left handle, a right arm, and a right handle. The left and right arms are attached to the base and are rotatable with respect to the base about respective left and right arm axes. The left and right handles are respectively attached to the left and right arms and are respectively rotatable with respect to the left and right arms about left and right handle axes. Vehicles including the handlebar assembly are also disclosed. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096829 | MOTORCYCLE HAVING HEADLIGHT DISPOSED WITHIN CAVITY IN FORK ASSEMBLY - A motorcycle includes a fork assembly and a headlight. The fork assembly is provided with a cavity. The headlight is at least partially disposed within the cavity in the fork assembly and is configured to selectively provide illumination ahead of the motorcycle. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096830 | TOP COVER FOR HEADSET OF BICYCLE - A top cover for a headset of a bicycle includes a bottom ring, a side wall, a C-shaped clip and a fastening unit. The side wall extends upwards from the bottom ring. The C-shaped clip extends upwards from a top end of the side wall and has a through hole at each of two distal ends thereof. The fastening unit passes through the through holes of the C-shaped clip for tightening the C-shaped clip. Thus, the top cover of the present invention can enhance convenience of assembly and disassembly of the bicycle, and prevent components of the headset from getting lost during assembly and disassembly of the bicycle. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096831 | CENTER OF MASS TECHNOLOGY FOR MOUNTAIN BIKE FRAMES - A lightweight mountain bike frame made out of welded aluminum tubing heavily reinforced with open ended gussets, whose design allows peak stress to be more evenly distributed. The design moves the shock mount forward so that the rocker arm fits around the seat tube without mounting a pivot to it, resulting in the weight of the suspension to move to the center of gravity for both bike and rider. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096832 | Turbular frame for bicycles, particularly with classic diamond shape - A tubular frame for bicycles, particularly with classic diamond shape, comprising a tubular structure forming at least one front head tube that can be connected to a front fork, a first substantially horizontal tubular body that is functionally connected to the head tube and forms an inlet for mounting a saddle and a second oblique tubular body that is functionally connected to the front head tube to support a central mechanism. At least one of the two tubular bodies has a structurally asymmetric resisting transverse cross-section for asymmetric flexural and torsional stiffening with respect to the longitudinal plane of the frame. The longitudinal plane is formed by a plane that passes through the axis of the first substantially horizontal tubular body and through the axis of the second oblique tubular body. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096833 | Motorcycle wheelie training device - The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for using the apparatus for safely training a motorcycle rider to perform a wheelie, either while moving or while stationary. The apparatus provides a safety system which prevents the motorcycle from tipping over backwards or sideways. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096834 | REMOVABLE SAFETY CHAIN TIE DOWN APPARATUS - A tie down apparatus that may be utilized for securing an item, such as a safety chain, wherein the tie down apparatus may be used with a hitch mounting system. In one embodiment, the tie down apparatus may include a receiving member, a tie down member, and a clocking member. The receiving member may include an opening located there through. The tie down member may include at least one aperture, wherein the tie down member may be capable of being located and rotated within the receiving member. The tie down member may be rotated either clockwise or counterclockwise. The locking member may include at least one leg capable of being housed within the aperture. The locking member may engage the receiving member once the tie down member is rotated, thereby trapping the item within the tie down apparatus. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096835 | Drawbar protector - A drawbar protector comprising a generally rectangular plate which is positioned on the upper rearward end of a tractor drawbar so that wear on the drawbar is prevented. If the protector plate becomes excessively worn, it is easily replaced. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096836 | Trailer Hitch - A trailer hitch having a retaining latch bolt to reduce shaking includes a locking head, a bolt seat, a retaining element, a latch bolt and an elastic element. The retaining element has a first directing rib to be rapidly positioned in a first bolt aperture of a first coupling member. The bolt seat has a positioning rib anchored in a second bolt aperture of a second coupling member to facilitate coupling of the first coupling member and the second coupling member. Hence the latch bolt can be coupled easily and adjustment of coupling tolerance can be performed as desired. Locking can be done to thwart pilferage of the trailer. And the latch bolt can be held firmly without sliding or shaking. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096837 | Trailer Coupler Assembly Including A Sacrificial Anode - A trailer coupler assembly includes a coupler grid plate, a support bracket coupled to the coupler grid plate, and a kingpin coupled to the coupler grid plate and the support bracket. The kingpin is positioned to extend below a bottom surface of the coupler grid plate. The trailer coupler assembly further includes a sacrificial anode coupled to one of the coupler grid plate and the support bracket in order to retard corrosion of one or more of the coupler grid plate, the support bracket, and the kingpin. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096838 | Apparatus, kit and method for trimming a climbing skin - A device for trimming a climbing skin to fit a snow travel aid such as a ski or snowboard is provided as well as a kit comprising such a device and at least one strip of climbing skin material. Also provided is a method of using the device. The device comprises: (a) a guide comprising a first surface for contact with a side of the snow travel aid and a second surface for contact with the snow travel aid base; and (b) a cutter connected to the guide opposite to the second surface, the cutter being offset from the first surface. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096839 | WINTER SPORTS GEAR COMPRISING RUNNERS - Winter sports gear, particularly an ice skate, include runners to which a sliding blade ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096840 | SRS SERVICEABLE MODULE AND METHODS OF INSTALLING AND REMOVING - A supplementary restraint system for a vehicle occupant is provided which includes a supplemental restraint system module assembly connected to an airbag deployment chute incorporated into a vehicle instrument panel. A module assembly support bracket is provided that attaches the module assembly onto a frame portion on the vehicle. The support bracket includes a hook for insertion into an aperture on the frame portion. The support bracket also includes one or more bracket holes for alignment with respective frame portion holes upon proper positioning of the hook. Methods of factory installation of an SRS and removal of a deployed SRS are also disclosed herewith. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096841 | Airbag apparatus - An airbag apparatus includes an airbag that includes a bag body provided with an insert hole for receiving an inflator and a sealing cloth arranged to cover a peripheral area of the insert hole. The sealing cloth includes on the location corresponding to the insert hole a through hole for receiving the inflator. The sealing cloth further includes around the through hole a slit that encircles the through hole generally wholly in a circumferential direction and enables relative slip movement between a peripheral area of the through hole on the sealing cloth and the peripheral area of the insert hole on the bag body in generally radial directions about the through hole | 2010-04-22 |
20100096842 | INFLATABLE CURTAIN AIRBAG SYSTEMS - A curtain airbag system includes a sail panel. The sail panel may be attached with an inflatable curtain of the curtain airbag system. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096843 | Filter for gas generator - A method of manufacturing a filter for a gas generator, by which a filter having a good shape retaining property can be obtained, is provided. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096844 | AIRBAG WITH IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR - An inflator includes a housing and a gas generant disposed in the housing for creating a source of inflation gas. An initiator is disposed in the housing for producing a source of energy to ignite the gas generant. A distributor is disposed between the initiator and the gas generant. The distributor defines at least two distinct flow paths for distributing the source of energy to the gas generant. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096845 | Off-road mobile services self-powered trailer with redundant power supply - A mobile trailer unit including an integrated self-contained, independent power systems and each unit being constructed and configured with a reinforced frame and all-terrain mobility suspension and traction systems, further including a superior insulated envelope construction for providing interior temperature management, including effective cooling or heating capabilities even in extreme temperature conditions. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096846 | OBJECTS THAT INCLUDE SOIL FROM PREDETERMINED PLACES - Some embodiments provide a method for making a book. The method receives soil from a predetermined location. The method specifies a compartment on the book for storing the soil. The method places the soil in the compartment. The method covers the compartment to secure the soil. Some embodiments include a compartment cover for sealing the soil inside the compartment. In some embodiments the compartment cover is made of a transparent material. In some embodiments the compartment cover is glued to the book cover. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096847 | Pre-Printed Sticky Notes and Methods of Use to Send Messages or Expressions, Decorate, Provide Interactive Learning or Playing Environments, and for Scrapbook and Calendar Uses - This invention is directed toward packs, pads, sheets or rolls of repositionable and reusable sticky notes that are pre-printed with one or more themes, thereby enabling a user of the invention to decorate a home, office, or other structure with the sticky notes to convey a message or expression. The sticky notes are complied in the traditional fashion, with each note having a portion near the top, side, center or bottom or all over if on a roll or sheet which has removable, semi-sticky glue which allows it to stick to a wall. Because the sticky notes are easily removed from the pack, and are pre-printed with the desired message, they are easily placed in large or small quantities on a mirror, wall, floor, ceiling, car, seat, file folder, scrapbook or other hard or soft surface in a decorative manner to send a bold message. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096848 | Coiled Tubing Dimple Connection - A connection between coiled tubing and a connector includes a plurality of dimples formed by a tubing, each dimple is disposed within a respective pocket formed in a connector to form at least two rows of dimple-pocket connections, wherein the fit of the dimples within the pockets of the rows graduates from tighter to looser along the length of the connection. The connection may further include a seal member positioned between the tubing and the connector positioned between at least two of the rows of dimple-pocket connections formed. A method of connecting coiled tubing to a connector includes the steps of graduating the dimple-pocket connections from tighter to looser along the length of the connection. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096849 | Internal Release Connector and Method - A tubing connection release system. The system includes, a male connector having a profile at one end thereof and receptive to a tubular at the other end thereof, a female connector receptive to a tubular at one end thereof and receptive to the male connector at the other end thereof. The system further includes, a sleeve disposed radially inwardly of the female connector, and a collet having at least one deflectable collet finger disposed radially inwardly of the sleeve. The collet is biased to a position within the female connector whereat the at least one collet finger is supported against radially outward deflection. The collet is further movable by the push-in connector against the bias to a position where the at least one collet finger is radially outwardly unsupported such that the profiled end of the male connector is movable into engagement with the at least one collet finger. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096850 | Nanostructured alloy coated threaded metal surfaces and methods of producing same - A method for protecting a threaded metal joint from galling and corrosion includes providing a nanocrystalline coating on the metal surface. The nanocrystalline coating can include a solid or liquid lubricant to protect against wear. Threaded metal joint surfaces coated with the nanocrystalline coating can resist galling under high pressure and high torque, even after several fastening and unfastening operations and also over a long period of time. Protection from corrosion is also provided by the nanocrystalline coating. The method and nanocrystalline coating provide metal surfaces with both lubrication and protection against corrosion. Problems such as removal or leakage, which are associated with protective compounds that use oils, are avoided. The nanocrystalline coatings may be layers of the same material, or layers of differing materials, such as layers with lubricating particles dispersed throughout, and layers without lubricating particles. Such coatings may provide reduced wear, friction, corrosion and galling. Such coated threaded articles are very useful in messy and dirty environments, such as oil production and oil handling industries. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096851 | Seal Actuated or Maintained by Differential Pressure - A seal has a tight sealing between a first space and a second space. The second space is at least partially enclosed by a member. The apparatus includes or performs creating or maintaining a pressure difference between a pressure in a third space at a seal assembly and pressure in each of the first space and the second space; and pushing, caused by the pressure difference, against a seal in the seal assembly to tighten sealing provided by the seal. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096852 | HIGH-PRESSURE THREADED UNION WITH METAL-TO-METAL SEAL, AND METAL RING GASKET FOR SAME - A metal ring gasket provides a high-pressure temperature tolerant metal-to-metal seal between subcomponents of a threaded union. The metal ring gasket is received in an annular cavity formed between mating surfaces of the subcomponents of the threaded union. The metal ring gasket is capable of maintaining a fluid seal even at very high temperatures resulting from direct exposure to fire. At high fluid pressures the metal ring gasket is energized because hoop stress induced by the fluid pressure forces the metal ring gasket into tighter contact with the subcomponents of the threaded union. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096853 | METHOD FOR THE OPERATION OF A WIND ENERGY PLANT WITH A DOUBLE-FED ASYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR AND WIND ENERGY PLANT WITH A DOUBLE-FED ASYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR - A method for the operation of a wind energy plant with a double-fed asynchronous generator which has a mode of operation as a phase shifter, in which reactive power is fed into the electric power supply grid, the method having the following steps: the stator of the asynchronous generator is short-circuited, the asynchronous generator is run-up to a predetermined rotational speed from a working rotational speed range via a converter after running up, the short-circuit in the stator is cancelled, the double-fed asynchronous generator is synchronised with the electric power supply grid, and it is driven for the generation of reactive power. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096854 | VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE USING INDIVIDUAL BLADE PITCH AND CAMBER CONTROL INTEGRATED WITH MATRIX CONVERTER - A vertical axis wind turbine that can be actively controlled has the potential to extract wind energy efficiently, and consequently be economically viable for distributed harvesting of wind energy. This invention includes mechanisms and methods for enabling high-efficiency wind energy extraction by a vertical axis wind turbine using active pitch and camber control of individual blades. Blade control is further integrated with generator control and power electronics. Integrated control algorithms are systematically constructed, and transmitted to the wind turbine through a wireless communications interface. The interface also allows the user to continuously monitor the state of the wind turbine system. This invention includes sensors and procedures for periodic self-calibration of wind turbine parameters for preserving the long-term efficiency of wind energy extraction. Furthermore, a capability to intelligently interact with other wind turbine systems in a wind-farm setting is incorporated. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096855 | Wind Power Plant - A wind power plant, comprising a tower, a rotor mounted on the tower and having at least one rotor blade, and a power conversion unit, is characterized by a swivel bearing, the swiveling plane of which lies between an approximately horizontal rotor axis (x) and a vertical tower axis (y), at least one motor for swiveling the rotor, along with the power conversion unit, from a first position in which the rotor axis (x) extends at least approximately in a horizontal direction into a second position in which the rotor axis (x) extends at least approximately in a vertical direction. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096856 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC POWER FROM A LIQUID CURRENT - A liquid current power generating system in one embodiment includes a first electric generator, a first vertical rotor operably connected to the first electric generator and extending into a liquid current, and a first turbine operably connected to the first vertical rotor and including at least one first end plate and a first vertical louver with a front side, and a back side, and pivotable between a first position whereat the backside is in contact with a first wall portion of the at least one first end plate, and a second position whereat the backside is in contact with a second wall portion of the at least one first end plate. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096857 | FLOW DEVELOPMENT AND COGENERATION CHAMBER - A fluid handling and cogeneration system has an inlet conduit receiving a fluid, a housing having a inlet end, a outlet end and an interior surface. The housing encloses an inner body which together with the housing is arranged to form an annular space between the interior surface of the housing and an exterior surface of the inner body. The system also includes at least one diverter configured such that the fluid is directed to circulate around the inner body and traverse the annular space from the diverter toward the outlet end of the housing in an organized fashion. A generator is provided within the housing to harness the fluid traversing the annular space to generate electrical power. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096858 | HYDROELECTRIC PUMPED-STORAGE - Hydroelectric pumped-storage includes monitoring electrical demand on a system over time. If the monitored demand exceeds a predetermined first value, fluid is allowed to flow substantially under the influence of gravity from a first aquifer to a second aquifer. Kinetic energy from the flowing fluid is converted into electrical energy. If the monitored demand drops below a predetermined second value, fluid from the second aquifer is moved to the first aquifer. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096859 | Electric Bike With Capability Of Self-Charging - The present invention provides an electric bike with capability of self-charging. The electric bike is fixedly supported by supporting legs so as to be operated in a stationary point. A user steps on a petal assembly of the electric bike to drive a wheel to rotate. The electric bike further includes a power-generating device, a controller, a battery and a damper. The controller is used to receive a power source outputted by the power-generating device and convert the power source into a plurality of DC power sources to charge the battery. The damper consumes a portion of electricity generated by the power-generating device. With the above arrangement, the electric bike can be charged by itself while the user is exercising. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096860 | GRAVITY-DRIVEN ENGINE - A gravity-driven engine ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096861 | Second law energy system - The purpose of the Second Law Energy System (FIG. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096862 | Power control system and method - A power control system comprises a prime mover and a generator driven by the prime mover. A control device is coupled with the prime mover and the generator wherein the control device ascertains a power level of the generator and varies an output power of the prime mover according to the power level. The control device measures a duty cycle of a generator output power controller to ascertain the generator power level and generates a signal to a prime mover controller so that the generator duty cycle remains within a pre-determined range. The power control system may include a transmission wherein the control device operation maybe conditioned on a state of the transmission. The power control system may include a speed converter coupled with the prime mover wherein the control device converts a speed of the prime mover according to the generator power level. The control device may operate to control an output power of the generator concurrently with controlling the output power of the prime mover. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096863 | MECHANICAL LATCH ASSEMBLY FOR RETRACTABLE SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOWS - A mechanical latch assembly for a retractable door or window system is described. The latch assembly includes a latch subassembly mountable between inner and outer door handles and a catch subassembly mountable on a support surface. When the retractable door or window is adjusted to a fully closed position, the latch and catch subassemblies may be releasably coupled together by engaging a latch and a catch bar. A safety catch may be optionally deployed for maintaining the latch in an engaged position. The latch subassembly may include a pair of rotatable cassettes and a corresponding pair of thumb levers for rotating the cassettes against the bias of a spring to move the latch from the engaged to a disengaged position. The latch may be disposed on one of the rotatable cassettes. The catch assembly may include optional brackets for mounting the catch assembly on a door jamb, pocket door frame, another door handle or other suitable support surface. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096864 | STRIKE DOOR KEEPER ASSEMBLY - An strike door keeper assembly having first and second bodies matable to form an assembly body, a keeper subassembly disposed within said assembly body, and an actuator member such as an electric solenoid disposed within said assembly body the actuating member terminating in a blocker, wherein said keeper subassembly includes an axle journaled in at least one of said first and second interlocking bodies, a keeper flange pivotable on an axis of said axle and protruding through an opening in one of said first and second interlocking bodies, and a tang extending into interfering relationship with said blocker to fix said keeper flange in a locking position when said solenoid is in one of an energized and a de-energized state. In one aspect of the invention, the assembly includes a faceplate assembly having flanges and keys for mounting and preventing rotation of the door keeper assembly. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096865 | BUMPER FACEPLATE WITH PORTS - The use of a bumper faceplate with ports provides for the easy assembly, increased structural strength, and dramatically improved aesthetic appearance of an assembled bumper containing bumper components. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096866 | ANIMAL WASTE HANDLING DEVICE - An animal waste handling device includes an elongated foldable. A hand hold thereon has a trigger that operates against a spring bias. A clamp including an upper and a lower clamp element is provided on the handle. A sliding housing is provided on the handle adjacent to the clamp elements and the clamp elements are pivotally attached to the sliding housing. The sliding housing is moved against a spring bias. When the trigger in the hand hold is operated, a cable attached to the trigger moves the sliding housing against the spring bias and opens or closes the clamp elements. A bag for the animal droppings is attached to each of the clamp elements such that the animal waste may be scraped from the ground and contained in the bag, which may then be disposed of in a sanitary manner. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096867 | PICKUP DEVICE FOR ANIMAL WASTE - A foldable device having a grip subassembly, a waste collection subassembly, and a handle extension disposed therebetween. The waste subassembly includes an upper section, a lower section and a pivot subassembly pivotally assembly the upper and lower sections. A trigger is pivotally assembled within the grip subassembly. Pair of waste handling arms are pivotally assembled to the waste collection subassembly. A cable is provided between the trigger and the pair of waste handling arms for operating the waste handling arms. A bag is removably assembled to the waste handling arms for sanitary collection of any animal excrement. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096868 | GRIPPER MECHANISM WITH TWO DRIVESHAFTS PER GRIPPING FINGER - The invention relates to a gripper mechanism for machines, robots and manipulation devices, comprising at least one moving gripping finger, operated by coupling to an operating mechanism by two drive shafts. As a result of operating the gripping finger by two connecting bars, in turn each driven by the drive shafts, it is possible to move the gripping finger through a rotation over 180° through the path or range thereof and hence securely transmit forces and torques without tipping or getting in an unstable position. According to the invention, the drive shafts are divided axially into at least two parts in order to be housed completely in an enclosed and unitary gripper housing, protected from dust and dirt and hermetically sealed. The different parts of the drive shafts are centered on one another and positively connected by means of axial toothing, in the form of pinion gears and pins, and have a carrier support bearing. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096869 | ENDEFFECTORS FOR HANDLING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - Various endeffector designs are disclosed for handling semiconductor wafers. For instance, an endeffector for handling wafers at a relatively low temperature is disclosed along with an endeffector for handling wafers at a relatively high temperature. Both endeffectors include uniquely designed support members that are configured to only contact a wafer at the wafer's edge. The endeffectors may also include a wafer detection system. The endeffector for handling wafers at relatively low temperatures may also include a pushing device that is used not only to position a wafer but to hold a wafer on the endeffector during acceleration or deceleration of the endeffector caused by a robot arm attached to the endeffector. As designed, the endeffectors may have a very slim profile making the endeffectors easily maneuverable. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096870 | GRIPPER MECHANISM WITH SPLIT DRIVESHAFT FOR A GRIPPING FINGER - The invention relates to a gripper mechanism for machines, robots and manipulation devices, comprising at least one moving gripping finger, driven by a driveshaft of multiple parts, a crank, belt or gear shaft, wherein the centering of the parts relative to each other and the transmission of the torque from a driving part to the next part, up to the gripping finger, is achieved by means of axial toothing, preferably a pinion gearing with pins and drillings. The driveshaft is preferably provided with a carrying support bearing. As a result of the splitting of the driveshaft, it is possible to cast the housing in one piece with two cavities for housing the operating unit and the transmission. The gripping finger or the lever driving the gripping finger are externally fixed to the driveshaft in an axial manner. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096871 | Tweezers with gripping elements mounted swivelling on branches - The tweezers comprises two branches joined at a first end, a second end of each branch comprising a gripping element. The gripping element of each branch is mounted rotating freely around a swivel axis at the second end of said branch. The gripping element of each branch comprises a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the corresponding swivel axis, and a pad is fixed to a free end of said gripping element perpendicularly to said longitudinal axis of the gripping element. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096872 | CARGO SYSTEM FOR CARGO AREA OF VEHICLE - A cargo system for use within the cargo area of a vehicle. The cargo system has an elongated crossbar and at least two brackets for supporting the crossbar while it spans the cargo area. The brackets may adapt a roof top storage rack for use in the cargo area or bed of a truck. The brackets may engage standard truck bed components such as D-rings, deck rails, and cleats to secure the cargo system. The cargo system may be positioned anywhere in the cargo area depending upon the positions, i.e., sidewall or bottom, of the supports for the brackets. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096874 | Sidewall panel and tarpaulin cover system for flat bed trailers, and truck trailer incorporating same - A cover system, for protectively covering a trailer, includes a plurality of stakes, stake-supported panels and stake-retaining pockets. Each pocket includes a base section, adapted to be fixed to the vehicle, and a movable section which moves between open and closed positions of the pocket. The stake-retaining pocket is formed when the movable section is in the closed position. Each stake includes an inner section and an outer section selectively connectable to the inner section to define a pair of panel-receiving recesses therebetween. The inner stake section is thicker than the outer section, and the outer section includes an intermediate portion for separating the panel-receiving recesses when the stake sections are connected together. Rails may be used above the stakes to hold the panels in place, and a plurality of bows may adjustably or non-adjustably support a tarp above the rails. A trailer incorporating the cover system is also described. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096875 | STORAGE UNIT WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICE MOUNTING STRUCTURE - An overhead storage unit including a single unit that spans across substantially the entire lateral width of the vehicle adjacent the top of the front windshield. In some preferred embodiments, the overhead storage unit includes a removable electronic device (such as, e.g., a CB radio support). In some preferred embodiments, the storage unit also includes a novel removable switch plate and a unique CB microphone mount. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096876 | PICKUP TRUCK BED MOUNTED CHAIRS - The disclosure teaches a seating component device for removable installation in a pickup truck. The device includes a first bracket removeably attached to a first side panel of a pickup truck bed and a first cross rail and a second cross rail attached to the bracket wherein each rail extends laterally across the truck bed. The rails connect to a second bracket removeably attached to a second side panel of a pickup truck bed. The device includes two foldable chairs hingeably mounted to the second rail, and a table mounted between the two chairs. An umbrella may be mounted to the table. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096877 | Decorative attachment for motorcycle windshield - The decorative attachment for a motorcycle windshield is an ornamental grill or the like adapted for positioning on or over an existing windshield of a motorcycle. The decorative attachment for a motorcycle windshield includes a frame having opposed first and second surfaces. The first surface has first user-selectable ornamentation formed thereon. A screen is mounted within the frame. The screen also has opposed first and second surfaces. The first surface also has second user-selectable ornamentation formed thereon. The second surface of the frame is secured to the motorcycle windshield through the use of any suitable attachment or fastener. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096878 | Sliding visor - A sun visor for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The sun visor includes a first and second visor body shell. The shells define a retaining channel for a slider on a visor pivot rod and may be engaged and enclosed about the slider. It is also contemplated that the sun visor has a combination slider and detent slidably supported in channels molded into the first and second visor shells. A support arm may be provided and is readily offset from the combination slider and detent and is slidable relative thereto. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096879 | Serviceable fabric assembly for convertible of a motor vehicle - The present invention is a serviceable fabric assembly for a convertible roof of a motor vehicle having a retainer connected to a fabric cover and slidably engaged within a channel formed in a first bow member. The first bow member has an upper panel and a lower panel configured to form the channel substantially along the longitudinal length of the first bow member. The channel is configured to laterally receive a compressible portion of the retainer which prevents the retainer from exiting the channel in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the first bow member. A gap is formed near at least one end of the channel on the outboard side of the channel and is sized such that an operator can slide the retainer out of the channel through the gap for servicing and replacing the fabric cover without having to disassemble the first bow member. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096880 | AERODYNAMIC SKIRT PANEL - An aerodynamic skirt comprising a skirt panel defining a surface adapted to direct airflow around the trailer is provided, the skirt panel being made of a single part of sheet material. A method of manufacturing a skirt panel and a kit thereof are also provided. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096881 | AERODYNAMIC SKIRT WHEEL INTERFACE - An aerodynamic skirt adapted to be installed on a trailer for managing airflow is provided, the aerodynamic skirt comprising a skirt panel defining a substantially curved shape adapted to be positioned adjacent to a rear wheel of the trailer, the curved shape substantially mirroring the shape of the wheel to reduce the gap between the skirt panel and the wheel. A method of installing an aerodynamic skirt on a trailer to manage airflow around the trailer is also provided, the method comprising providing a skirt panel defining a curved shape adapted to cooperate with an exterior circumference of a wheel of the trailer; and positioning the curved shape of the skirt panel adjacent to the rear wheel of the trailer to reduce the air gap therebetween. An aerodynamic skirt kit comprising a skirt panel having a curved shape adapted to cooperate with an exterior circumference of a wheel of the trailer; and a plurality of struts adapted to secure the skirt panel to a trailer is equally provided. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096882 | AERODYNAMIC SKIRT OPENING - A skirt assembly kit comprising a skirt panel adapted to be disposed on a trailer to route air about the road trailer is provided, a plurality of upper supports adapted to secure the skirt panel to the road trailer and a plurality of struts adapted to secure the skirt panel to the road trailer. A method of installing an aerodynamic skirt on a trailer is also provided, the method comprising providing a skirt panel, installing the skirt panel on the trailer; and performing an opening in the skirt panel. An aerodynamic skirt kit adapted to mounted to a trailer is equally provided, the aerodynamic skirt kit comprising a skirt panel adapted to define an opening therein adapted to give access through the skirt panel, and an opening closing element adapted to close the opening. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096883 | AERODYNAMIC SKIRT SHAPE - An aerodynamic skirt adapted to be substantially longitudinally mounted on a trailer is provided, the resilient aerodynamic skirt comprising a skirt panel defining a forward portion and a rear portion, the forward portion being adapted to be mounted toward a forward portion of the trailer and the rear portion being adapted to be mounted toward a rear portion of the trailer, the forward portion having a front height and the rear portion having a rear height, the forward height being shorter than the rear height. A method of mounting an aerodynamic skirt on a trailer is also provided, the method comprising providing a skirt panel defining a forward portion and a rear portion the forward portion having a front height and the rear portion having a rear height, the forward height being shorter than the rear height, positioning the forward portion toward a forward portion of the trailer and the rear portion toward a rear portion of the trailer, and securing the skirt panel to the trailer. A kit comprising a skirt panel defining a forward portion and a rear portion is equally provided, the forward portion being adapted to be mounted toward a forward portion of the trailer and the rear portion being adapted to be mounted toward a rear portion of the trailer, the forward portion having a front height and the rear portion having a rear height, the forward height being smaller than the rear height; and at least one strut adapted to secure the skirt panel to the trailer. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096884 | VEHICLE BODY - A vehicle body has a front or rear end region with a luggage compartment and an accessories compartment. The luggage compartment is bounded in the vehicle longitudinal direction by a first and second partition walls. The accessories compartment is bounded in the vehicle longitudinal direction by the second partition wall and a third partition wall. The luggage and accessories compartments are bounded in the transverse direction by two lateral longitudinal members. A sealing frame closes off from above the first partition wall, the second partition wall and the longitudinal members from the first partition wall to the third partition wall. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096885 | TIE DOWN RAIL - A tie-down rail for application to a vehicle. The vehicle is one having a horizontally extending open bed and vertically extending substantially parallel side walls, side walls having an elongated top edge and interior lip extending the length thereof. The tie-down rail includes an elongated, substantially rectangular strip sized to be fixedly secured to the inner lip and a plurality of J-hooks fixed to the rectangular strip such that upon fixing the rectangular strip to the inner lip, the J-hooks extend downwardly from the interior lip and towards the outside of the open bed. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096886 | VEHICLE FRONT END ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A front end assembly of a vehicle can include a frame member, a headlight assembly, a fender panel, and a stay. The fender panel includes a nose extending along and above the headlight assembly. The stay is secured to the frame member and includes an abutment surface spaced from an inner surface of the fender nose by a gap. The stay transfers an external force applied to the fender nose to the frame member when the nose is deflected into contact with the stay to limit deflection of the fender nose. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096887 | VEHICLE FRONT SIDE MEMBER - A member of a vehicle frame structure includes an extension portion that extends in a longitudinal direction and a kick portion positioned behind, and below the extension portion. Buckling lines are formed in parallel with each other in the extension portion, and each of the buckling lines is inclined such that a lower end is positioned ahead of an upper end in a side view. If a collision load is applied from a front side of a vehicle at the time of vehicle collision, the extension portion is deformed along the buckling lines, and a front end of the extension portion is displaced downward. Therefore, a vertical offset between the front end of the extension portion and the kick portion is reduced, thereby reducing a bending moment applied to the kick portion. Accordingly, the required yield strength of the kick portion can be set to a lower value. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096888 | Reinforcing brace - A reinforcing brace is disclosed. The reinforcing brace supports a collar of a fastener. In addition, the reinforcing brace is configured to strengthen the connection between a frame rail and a cross member. By aligning side walls of the reinforcing brace with walls of the cross member, the reinforcing brace can continue the walls of the cross member through the frame rail to strengthen the connection between the frame rail and the cross member. | 2010-04-22 |