19th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150123301 | IMPRINTING APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD - The imprint apparatus presses resin disposed on a substrate and a mold to each other to form a resin pattern on the substrate. The apparatus includes a driving device configured to move the mold and the substrate relatively to apply a pressing force between the mold and the resin, a measuring device configured to measure a position of at least one of the mold and the substrate, a detector configured to detect the pressing force, and a controller configured to control the driving device. The controller is configured to control the driving device using the position as a controlled variable in a first period, and to control the driving device using the pressing force as a controlled variable in a second period after the first period. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123302 | PAPER-LIKE FILM AND PROCESS FOR MAKING IT - A micro-voided film comprising high density polyethylene having a molecular weight of at least about 200,000, and low aspect ratio filler having a mean particle size from about 1 to about 25 microns. The film has a thickness of from about 0.1 to about 20 mils and a void fraction of from about 0.60 to about 0.75. The micro-voided film is made by a process comprising extruding the composition into a film having a thickness of from about 20 to about 200 mils, and orienting the extruded film using a high stalk, blown film process. The process produces a stabilized high stalk for increasing the production rate of blown, high molecular weight polyethylene, while increasing the film's physical and mechanical properties. The high stalk can be stabilized by application of high velocity, low volume flow rate of air over the interior and exterior surfaces of the extruded film. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123303 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED MINIMAL SHEAR MOLDING UTILIZINGEXTRUSIONAL, PELLETIZATION, AND MELT RHEOLOGICAL CONTROL OF PELLETS AND MICROPELLETS AND MOLDED OBJECTS MADE THEREFROM - The present invention relates to a method for enhancement of the minimal shear molding process utilizing pellets and/or micropellets produced through controlled extrusional and pelletization processes in combination with nonpowder melt flow rheology that incorporates reduced molding temperature and/or reduced cure time, reduced rotation axis ratios and/or reduced rotation rates. Molding can be uniaxial, biaxial, or multiaxial rotational or oscillatory or both. The molded items produced can be single or multiple layers and can be produced in one or more molding sequences using similar or different chemical compositions. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123304 | NONWOVEN WEB MATERIAL INCLUDING FIBERS FORMED OF RCECYCLED POLYESTER, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - A nonwoven web material including fibers formed of a polyolefin and a polyester is disclosed. The fibers may include fine fibers produced by, for example, a meltblowing process. The polyolefin may be polypropylene and the polyester may be polylactic acid. The polylactic acid may be obtained and included by recycling scrap nonwoven material containing a polylactic acid component, hydrolyzing the polylactic acid component to reduce its viscosity, blending the hydrolyzed polylactic acid with a polyolefin resin, and melt-spinning the blended material to form fibers. A related process is disclosed. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123305 | Textured Elements Incorporating Non-Woven Textile Materials And Methods For Manufacturing The Textured Elements - A method of manufacturing a textured element may include (a) collecting a plurality of filaments upon a textured surface to form a non-woven textile and (b) separating the non-woven textile from the textured surface. Another method of manufacturing a textured element may include depositing a plurality of thermoplastic polymer filaments upon a first surface of a polymer layer to (a) form a non-woven textile and (b) bond the filaments to the polymer layer. A textured surface may then be separated from a second surface of the polymer layer, the second surface being opposite the first surface, and the second surface having a texture from the textured surface. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123306 | METHOD OF WATERPROOFING COATED ELECTRIC WIRE ATTACHED CONNECTOR TERMINAL - A method of waterproofing a coated electric wire attached connector terminal which is formed of metal material and which includes a barrel part which is crimped to a conductor which is exposed from a sheath, a terminal part, a connecting plate which is formed between the barrel part and the terminal part, and connects the barrel part and the terminal part. The method includes an adhesive material applying step in which adhesive material is applied to the connecting plate, and a molded part molding step in which the coated electric wire attached connector terminal is placed in a metal mold to form an injection space around the connecting plate, the barrel part and the sheath and resin is injected into the injection space to cover the connecting plate, the barrel part and the sheath with a resin molded part. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123307 | Fastenable Member for Sealing, Baffling or Reinforcing and Method of Forming Same - There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123308 | METHOD OF MAKING A SHEET OF BUILDING MATERIAL - A method of making a sheet of building material, useful for roofing or siding applications, and the sheet material made by such method. A mixture of a thermoplastic resin and mineral filler is prepared, the resin comprising about 10% to 40% by weight of the mixture and the filler comprising about 60% to 90% by weight. The mixture is mixed at a temperature above the melting point of the resin and is formed into a sheet at such temperature. The sheet is allowed to cool until the surface is at a temperature below the midpoint of the melting range of the thermoplastic resin, e.g. in the range of 205 to 225 degrees F. for polyethylene, at which point it is strained by passing it through calendering rollers. The sheet material made by this process, having a high concentration of mineral filler, is fire resistant, durable, ductile, of moderate weight and resistant to weathering. It can be produced using relatively inexpensive manufacturing equipment. The sheet material can incorporate a high proportion of recycled resin, such as recycled high density polyethylene. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123309 | METHODS AND TOOLS FOR FORMING CONTOURED COMPOSITE STRUCTURES WITH SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY - Methods and tools for forming contoured composite structures are disclosed. Methods include positioning a sheet of composite material relative to a structure of shape memory alloy, heating the structure of shape memory alloy to deform the structure of shape memory alloy to a deformed conformation and thereby conform the sheet of composite material to a desired contour corresponding to the deformed conformation of the structure of shape memory alloy. Tools include a structure of shape memory alloy and a heat source for heating the structure of shape memory alloy to conform a sheet of composite material to a desired contour corresponding to the deformed conformation of the structure of shape memory alloy. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123310 | METHOD FOR INJECTION MOLDING END MUCKETS TO A PREVIOUSLY MOLDED VEHICLE PANEL AND PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF A SEPARATELY EXTRUDED AND ELONGATED COMPRESSION SEAL - A method for injection molding a pair of end muckets to a previously injection molded panel and prior to attaching a separately formed seal. The method includes the step of initially forming a vehicle panel from a first material in a closed cavity, following which a second stage injection molding process forms a pair of end muckets onto the panel. The separately formed seal exhibits an elongated profile and is inter-fitted between the end muckets, concurrent with being affixed to an extending surface of the panel, and to provide interface support between the seating ends of the seal and the adjoining vehicle fenders. Additional steps include injection molding a first plasticized materials into a closed cavity configuration established between assembled mold halves in order to initially mold the panel, following which a second plasticized material molds the end muckets along with additional wiper and windshield seals. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123311 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A SYRINGE BARREL FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - The equipping of syringe barrels ( | 2015-05-07 |
20150123312 | IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - The present invention provides an imprint apparatus for performing an imprint process of molding an imprint material on a substrate with a mold to form a pattern on the substrate, the apparatus including a supply device configured to supply, to a space between the imprint material on the substrate and the mold, a penetrating gas that penetrates at least one of the mold, the imprint material and the substrate and a condensable gas that is liquefied by pressure rise due to the molding, and a controller configured to control the supply device so as to change at least one of a supply amount of the penetrating gas and a supply amount of the condensable gas based on information on a recipe for the imprint process. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123313 | IMPRINT APPARATUS, IMPRINTING MOLD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - An imprint apparatus for forming a pattern on a substrate by contacting an imprint material on the substrate with a mold includes a mold holding member configured to hold the mold and a mold deforming mechanism for applying a force to a side surface of the mold in a direction along a pattern face of the mold in which the pattern is formed in order to deform the pattern formed in the mold held by the mold holding member. The mold deforming mechanism includes a contact portion to contact with the side surface of the mold to press against the side surface. The contact portion is shaped such that a dimension of part of the contact portion to contact with the side surface of the mold is less than a dimension of part of the contact portion away from the side surface of the mold. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123314 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER MATERIAL - The present invention relates at least in part to methods for the manufacture of shape memory polymer (SMP) materials. Particularly, although not exclusive, the present invention relates to processes for the formation of complex shaped devices composed of shape memory polymer. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123315 | ROOF DITCH MOLDING PROCESS INCORPORATING CONFORMED SHAPING FEATURES IN A MOLDING FIXTURE - An assembly for reshaping an elongated plasticized article includes a heated fixture upon which the elongated article is supported in adhering fashion to a contoured upper surface. Following heating, the article is transferred to a cooling fixture exhibiting a further contoured upper surface and, upon subsequent cooling, the article exhibits a final multi-dimensional extending profile matching the contoured upper surface of the cooling fixture. A further variation of the assembly includes an elongated and bowed track supporting a fixed jig at an end thereof. A slidable jig is traversable along the track and actuated by a ram in directions towards and away from the first jig. Upon a first length extending portion of the article being pre-secured to the slidable jig, a first forward feed direction of the article results in an end extending portion communicating within a multi-dimensional cavity establishing a contoured surface withing the fixed jig, subsequent rearward displacement of the slidable jig causes forcible reshaping of the elongated article as it is stretched and drawn against the contoured surface of the fixed jig. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123316 | ROOF DITCH MOLDING ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS WITH HEATED AIR ASSIST - A method and assembly for reshaping an elongated plasticized article including a pair of first and second spaced apart fixtures adapted to supporting extending ends of an elongated article. The fixtures each exhibit a contoured upper surface upon which the elongated article is adapted to being supported in adhering fashion. A heated airflow is delivered in communication with at least one surface of the article and, upon cooling, the article exhibits an extending profile matching the contoured upper surface. A pre-heat station pre-softens at least an extending subset portion of the article prior to transfer to the fixture. Pluralities of gripping fingers communicate with an underside of the contoured upper surface and are adapted to engage at least underside accessible cross sectional profile locations of the article. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123317 | METHODS OF LASER SCORING MULTI-LAYER FILMS AND RELATED STRUCTURES - The present disclosure relates to methods of scoring packaging structures, including multi-layer polymeric films incorporating an encapsulated oxygen-impermeable layer, using laser energy. The methods are able to score structures which contain an oxygen-impermeable barrier without disrupting the permeability characteristics of the structure, and retain good printability, clarity, and gloss. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123318 | METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR MAKING LASER ENGRAVURES ON A MOVING WEB - A method for making laser engravings on a web of paper, including prearranging a paper web conveying device; defining a working area along a path of the web; prearranging an emitter of laser pulses; prearranging a movable pointing device, selecting an engraving pattern to be engraved on the web; calculating an instruction file containing pointing instructions; selecting an emission power of the emitter of laser pulses; emitting laser pulses through the emission power; and operating the movable pointing device according to the instruction file. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123319 | STEREOLITHOGRAPHY METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT, COMPRISING A MOVEMENT ACCORDING TO WHICH A SUPPORTING SURFACE FOR SAID OBJECT INTERMITTENTLY APPROACHES THE BOTTOM OF A CONTAINER, AND STEREOLITHOGRAPHY MACHINE USING SAID METHOD - The invention is a method for producing a three-dimensional object in layers through stereolithography, comprising the following operations: moving a supporting surface ( | 2015-05-07 |
20150123320 | Exposure Time-Based Projector Normalization for Additive Manufacturing Devices - Systems, methods and computer program products are disclosed that facilitate measuring the light output of an additive manufacturing device light source without utilizing additional equipment, such as a light meter. Once the light source output has been measured, such information can be utilized for a variety of purposes, including, but not limited to: (i) delivering a uniform amount of light energy over time to each portion of a layer being formed; (ii) adjusting the intensity of each controllable element (e.g., pixel) of the light source to the measured minimum, thereby creating a uniformly intense light source; and (iii) minimizing the build time of layers or portions of a layer being formed based on the maximum intensity available within a given area of the build area. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123321 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL BOPP CIGARETTE PACKAGING FILM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A multifunctional BOPP cigarette packaging film comprises an upper layer ( | 2015-05-07 |
20150123322 | CONNECTING PORT ARRANGEMENT FOR USE IN AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPONENT - A connecting port arrangement for use in an apparatus for producing a composite material component comprising a base member attached to a surface of a foil adapted to seal a mold of the apparatus for producing a composite material component. The base member is provided with a channel extending therethrough. The connecting port arrangement further comprises a punch member adapted to be inserted into the channel formed in the base member and provided with a cutting device suitable to cut at least one opening into the foil. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123323 | WIND TURBINE BLADE SEGMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE WIND TURBINE BLADE SEGMENT - A method of forming a wind turbine component, the method including forming a segment ( | 2015-05-07 |
20150123324 | CIRCULAR BURNER DEVICE FOR CUTTING TORCH - A circular burner device comprising a cutting torch which includes a head, a tip, a valve, and a handle; a base bar which includes a first end and a second end; a U-shaped torch attachment at the first end of the base bar, where the U-shaped torch attachment receives the head of the cutting torch; a support bar fastened to the handle of the torch burner, where the support bar includes an opening along an entire length of the support bar; a slider at the second end of the base bar, where the slider includes a connection joint to attach to the second end of the support bar to the base bar; and a coupling fastening the support bar to the handle of the cutting torch, where the coupling slides within the opening in the support bar. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123325 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The present invention includes a first injection tube for supplying a colloidal medium, a storage part connected to the first injection tube for receiving the colloidal medium through the first injection tube, a second injection tube connected to the storage part for supplying a colloid, a discharge tube connected to both the storage part and the second injection tube for discharging the colloidal medium coming from the storage part and the colloid coming from the second injection tube, and a free surface inversion part for inverting the free surface of the liquid in the second injection tube so as to mix the colloidal medium and the colloid in the discharge tube. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123326 | LIQUID SEALED VIBRATION ISOLATING DEVICE - A relief valve is provided in a central part of an elastic diaphragm. A relief hole is provided in the central part of the relief valve. The relief valve is formed thinner than a main body section on an outer circumferential side thereof. Pressing projections protrude from the relief valve upper surface at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction. The pressing projections contact a projection support section, and a central opening of a central section is located above the relief hole. During excessive deformation on a negative pressure side, the hydraulic liquid of a secondary liquid chamber allows an inner peripheral portion of the relief valve to cause such a preceding deformation as to be lifted up, and the relief valve is rapidly brought out of contact with the seal section, so that the hydraulic liquid leaks rapidly from the central opening to a primary liquid chamber. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123327 | VIBRATION DAMPING DEVICE - A vibration damping device includes: a cylindrical first attachment member and a second attachment member; and an annular first elastic body and an annular second elastic body, wherein, a liquid chamber is formed between the elastic bodies, elastic division walls that divide the liquid chamber into a plurality of pressure receiving liquid chambers are arranged, wherein the elastic division wall is joined to the first elastic body, and is also in abutment with the second elastic body, wherein the second attachment member is divided in the axial direction into: a first divided body to which an inner peripheral edge portion of the first elastic body is joined; and a second divided body to which an inner peripheral edge portion of the second elastic body is joined, and wherein the inner peripheral edge portions of the elastic bodies are located side by side in the axial O direction. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123328 | TORSION BAR PACK AND ASSEMBLIES - A torsion bar pack including a plurality of torsion bars, each torsion bar including at least an elongated inner tube of flexible material having a proximal end and a distal end, an elongated outer tube of flexible material having a proximal end and a distal end, and a joiner bushing fixedly attached to the distal end of the inner tube and to the distal end of the outer tube with the inner tube and outer tube positioned in coaxial and concentric nesting positions, and input/output apparatus connected at the proximal ends. Two or more of the torsion bars connected in one of a torsion bar pack parallel connection or a torsion bar pack series connection and the torsion bar pack parallel connection or the torsion bar pack series connection including the input/output apparatus. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123329 | VEHICLE SUSPENSION DEVICE - Provided is a suspension device in which a load axis of a spring is significantly inclined with respect to a center axis of an absorber. The suspension device includes a support section formed between an end portion of the spring on a spring seat side and a mount, for realizing a “full contact state” during assembly and a “partial contact state” after assembly. With this, it is possible to provide the suspension device in which the assembly is facilitated and the load axis of the spring is significantly inclined with respect to the center axis of the absorber. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123330 | NEW MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SPLICING CLAMP - The present invention relates to the technical field of fiber splicing devices, particularly to a multifunctional splicing clamp for fixing an optical fiber during the fiber splicing process. A new multi-functional splicing clamp of the present invention, for use in a fiber splicing device, comprises a clamp body and a clamp cover body. One side of said clamp body is pivotally connected to the clamp cover body. Said clamp body is provided with a fiber-carrying pad, and said clamp cover body is provided with an abutment structure which can abut said fiber-carrying pad. Compared to the prior art, a new multifunctional splicing clamp of the present invention can simultaneously match wire cables with big differences in diameters, such as rubber-insulated cables, jumper wires, 2.5 mm optical cables, 900 um optical fibers, 250 um optical fibers, and 80 um optical fibers. When different types of optical fibers are spliced, it is unnecessary to replace the clamp, resulting in convenient operations and greatly improved efficiencies. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123331 | Set of nested cutting boards - An efficient and economical cutting board used for chopping foods that puts multiple cutting boards at your fingertips, is easily stored, and helps prevent cross contamination of food is very useful in the kitchen. A versatile cutting board that has multiple cutting boards nested together, takes up no more space than the largest cutting board and when placed on the countertop the other cutting boards are hidden and not visible. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123332 | Clamp System For Welding Applications - A welding clamp system using a fixture plate with a bulkhead that allows the clamp system to be coupled to a robotic arm. The robotic arm supplies air and electricity through pneumatic and electrical ports, enabling operation of the clamp system. The air is routed to pneumatic cylinders, which power a pneumatic clamp mechanism that moves sliding clamp fixtures along tracks. The sliding clamp fixtures press a work piece against immobile clamp fixtures, allowing a work piece to be secured and held during welding. Presence of a work piece is detected by proximity sensors which are mounted into the fixture. The clamp system allows a robotic arm to grab a work piece from a supply area, initiate and complete welding of the work piece, and then release the work piece onto a discharge station for removal of the completed work piece. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123333 | POSITIONING DEVICE - A positioning device includes a fixing mechanism, a first positioning assembly, a second positioning assembly. The fixing mechanism includes a base, a first moving member movably passing through the base, and a second moving member movably passing through the base. The first positioning assembly includes a bottom board and two first guide portions protruding from the bottom board. Each first guide portion forms one first incline surface. The second positioning assembly includes a base body and two second guide portions. The base body is positioned between the two first guide portions respectively positioned on opposite side surfaces of the base body. Each second guide portion forms a guiding surface. The first moving member is fixed with the bottom board at one end away from the base. The second moving member is fixed with the base body at one end away from the base. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123334 | VISE CAPABLE OF LINEAR AND ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT - A multiple-function clamping device includes a rotary base having an annular groove in the top thereof and scale marks are marked along in inclined surface of the rotary base. A positioning unit includes a first positioning member and a second positioning member. The positioning unit is located in the annular groove to form a linear slot. The first positioning member has a first alignment line and multiple linear marks. A vise has two side slots defined in two sides thereof so as to form an engaging portion which is engaged with the linear slot between the first and second positioning members. The vise further has a second alignment line located corresponding to the linear scale marks of the first positioning member. The vise can be moved linearly or rotatably so as to meet different requirements when machining an object. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123335 | Lapping Assembly or Process Utilizing a Bar Stack Extender - A slider bar extender to removably connect one or more slider bars to a processing machine or tool is disclosed. In illustrated embodiments, the extender is coupled to a holder structure through a tongue and groove connection. In illustrated embodiments, the tongue is formed on the holder structure and the groove is formed on the extender. In illustrated embodiments, the extender includes a plurality of reduced thickness strips. The reduced thickness strips are orientated lengthwise to control or transfer bending to one or more bars connected to a proximal edge surface of the extender. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123336 | TENTER APPARATUS - A tenter apparatus for clipping a film includes a frame including a supporting surface supporting the film, and a clip arm which is installed to the frame and rotatable relative to the frame, clips the film along with the supporting surface of the frame and includes a plurality of first contact protrusions which is disposed at a bottom surface of the clip arm and contacts the film. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123337 | SOL GEL COATED SUPPORT RING - A support member for a thermal processing chamber is described. The support member has a sol coating on at least one surface. The sol coating contains a material that blocks a desired wavelength or spectrum of radiation from being transmitted by the material of the support member. The sol coating may be a multi-layer structure that may include adhesion layers, transition layers, and cap layers, in addition to radiation-blocking layers. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123338 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - Provided is a sheet processing apparatus, including: a sheet conveying portion conveying a sheet to a sheet stacking portion; a regulating portion regulating a position of the sheet on the stacking portion; a rotary member pair having first and second rotary members and conveying the sheet toward the regulating portion through rotation in a first direction, and conveying a bound sheet bundle through rotation in a second direction opposite to the first direction; a moving portion moving the second rotary member to a separation position after the rotary member pair conveys the sheet, and moving the second rotary member to a nipping position before the rotary member pair conveys the sheet bundle; and a control portion controlling to rotate the rotary member pair in the second direction after the second rotary member is moved to the separation position and before the second rotary member is moved to the nipping position. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123339 | PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus ( | 2015-05-07 |
20150123340 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A separation roller is provided in a first end portion of a separation roller shaft through a torque limiter. The separation roller is provided to be able to come into pressure contact with a conveying roller rotatably supported by a conveying roller shaft. A support portion supports the separation roller in a cantilever condition and is formed to be elastically deformable. The support portion supports the separation roller shaft such that the separation roller shaft is inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the conveying roller shaft such that the first end portion of the separation roller shaft is positioned upstream in a sheet conveying direction of a second end portion in a state in which the conveying roller is not driven. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123341 | SHEET FEED TRAY, SHEET FEED DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feed tray to stack a sheet to be conveyed to an image forming apparatus includes a platen on which a first portion of the sheet is placed; a pair of first support portions to support a second portion of the sheet folded back upward at a trailing end of the first portion; and a pair of second support portions to support a third portion of the sheet folded back upward at a trailing end of the second portion. In the sheet feed tray, the first support portions and the second support portions are reciprocally movable toward each other, and a distance between the second support portions is wider than a distance between the first support portions. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123342 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - According to an embodiment, there is provided a sheet processing apparatus includes a stacking unit that stacks a sheet conveyed thereto; a first alignment unit that aligns the sheet or a bundle of sheets stacked in the stacking unit in a sheet conveying direction; a second alignment unit that aligns the sheet or the bundle of sheets stacked in the stacking unit in a direction orthogonal to the sheet conveying direction; a pressing unit that presses the bundle of sheets at an end portion thereof on a predetermined one side; and a control unit that causes at least one of the first and second alignment units to execute an alignment operation during a press operation of the sheet or the bundle of sheets performed by the pressing unit. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123343 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD - An image forming apparatus includes a printer section configured to print image data to a paper according to a print job, a control panel configured to receive instructions regarding the print job, a first discharging tray configured to receive the printed paper, and an second discharging tray configured to be opened and closed, to receive the printed paper when opened, and guide the printed paper to the first discharging tray when closed. The image forming apparatus further includes a detection section configured to detect whether the second discharging tray is open or closed, and a control section configured to control execution of the print job including controlling the printer section based on the instructions received in the control panel and the detection result of the detection section. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123344 | GAME FOR MANIPULATING FLOATING AND SINKING GAME PIECES TO ONE OR MORE PRE-DEFINED CONFIGURATIONS - A game wherein floating and sinking objects are contained in a single container or container, either physically, or electronically in a simulated version, and the container is manipulated to bring all of the floating pieces and sinking pieces into a predefined alignment. The closed container includes a plurality of shelves mounted on dividers, side panels or walls to define a plurality of definable levels. The number of compartments defined by dividers and the number of levels defined by the shelves is arbitrary and may be selected based on the complexity level of the game. At least two levels and two compartments are required to meet the basic game strategy. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123345 | METHOD FOR PLAYING A GAME WITH SIDE WAGER - The method of playing a game with a side wager comprises a method for playing a game having at least one player and one dealer, the game using multiple decks of cards. The method further comprises determining whether at least one player has made a main wager to participate in a hand of the game being played, giving that at least one player an opportunity to place a side wager prior to dealing cards to that at least one player and to the dealer, determining whether that at least one player has placed the side wager, dealing a hand of cards, determining whether a winning hand exists, and if yes, then paying that at least one player having the winning hand based on the side wager, forfeiting the side wager to the dealer if no winning hand exists, and continuing to play the hand. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123346 | Mason Target System - The invention relates to a shooting target and method of using the target for electronically determining the shooting position on a shooting target. Said shooting position is determined in a number of ways, including by use of a plurality of accelerometers to determine the impact area and transmit data relating to the impact to a remote receiver for real-time presentation to the shooter. Said method enables the shooting position to be determined by means of relatively economical electronic systems and said shooting target is portable such that the shooter may bring the target to a plurality of firing ranges and locations to convey the same real-time reporting and benefits to the shooter. Said shooting target may be set-up on a standard target stand to wirelessly relay shot impact information to a portable personal computing device to present real-time virtual impact data to the shooter. This data can then be stored and categorized given user-selected inputs and shared with other shooters in an online forum. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123347 | A LEACHING PROTECTOR FOR OUTDOOR SHOOTING RANGES - The object of the present invention is to provide a leaching protector at outdoor shooting ranges comprising an elastic covering layer arrangement ( | 2015-05-07 |
20150123348 | SEAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ULTRASONICALLY POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - In one general aspect, various embodiments are directed to ultrasonic surgical instruments that may be used in aqueous environments. The instruments may include cutting a member that is supported within a hollow sheath. Various seal arrangements are disclosed for establishing a substantially fluid-tight seal between the cutting member and the sheath. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123349 | HYGIENIC SEAL SYSTEM - A modular mechanical seal assembly for use in hygienic and aseptic application having few, if any, cavities in which bacteria and pathogens could grow, includes a longitudinally floating first seal face member, a longitudinally static second seal face member, a biasing device for urging the first seal face member to contact with the second seal face member, a longitudinally static shaft location member, a first sealing member and a second sealing member. The second sealing member is formed as an elastomeric member positioned between the static seal face and the equipment housing and the first sealing member is formed as an elastomeric member and positioned between an item of rotating equipment and the shaft location member, in which the elastomeric members substantially seal off at least one cavity of the seal assembly. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123350 | SLIDING COMPONENT - A sliding component, which achieves both sealing and lubrication by preventing cavitation from occurring in the dynamic-pressure generation mechanism and thereby solving the problem of leakage that will otherwise result from such cavitation, is characterized in that, on a sealing face of one of a pair of sliding parts that slide against each other, extremely shallow grooves constituting a Rayleigh step mechanism are provided in a manner facing the high-pressure fluid side of the sealing face, while deep fluid-introduction grooves for introducing the high-pressure fluid are provided on the upstream side of the extremely shallow grooves in a manner continuing to the high-pressure fluid side. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123351 | BUFFER RING - A buffer ring includes an annular body portion | 2015-05-07 |
20150123352 | GASKET FOR A VALVE OF AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE" - Described herein is a gasket for a valve of an internal-combustion engine; the valve comprises at guide element defining a through seat, find a stein slidably mobile in said seat; the gasket comprises an annular sealing element, which is elastically deformable and is designed to be set externally on the valve to co-operate both with the guide element and with the stem, and an annular supporting member, which is set coaxially on at least part of the sealing element in such a way that the latter is radially pressed between the supporting member and the valve; the supporting member comprises a first portion for interaction with the sealing element and a second portion for positioning in use the gasket on the engine; the first and second portions of the supporting member form part of a first component and a second component respectively, that are distinct from one another and are mounted coaxially by snap-action coupling means. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123353 | SPIRAL GASKET - The present invention has an object of providing a spiral gasket that is less influenced by thermal deterioration of a part of members thereof in high-temperature and high-pressure conditions than a conventional spiral gasket and thus is guaranteed to have stable sealing performance for a long time. A spiral gasket includes a sealing portion including a metal hoop member that has a cross-sectional shape including bent parts and is spirally wound around to have a plurality of winds such that the bent parts of the winds overlap one another; and a filler member located between the winds of the metal hoop member in a radial direction. At least a part of the filler member in a spiral direction is formed of a non-iron metal material having high deformability. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123354 | SEALING SURFACE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A VACUUM CHAMBER OF A MASS SPECTROMETER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH A SEALING SURFACE - A sealing surface, in particular for a vacuum chamber of a mass spectrometer and an associated manufacturing process, has non-circular shapes and can be produced with low effort. The sealing surface has circumferential cracks, being produced by erosion or jet machining or indentation-forming. A method manufactures such a sealing surface, a component has such a sealing surface, a vacuum chamber is made of components with such sealing surfaces and a mass spectrometer has such a vacuum chamber. In the prior art annular sealing surfaces are produced by turning. Milling permits a non-annular embodiment but is disadvantageous in case of sealing. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123355 | Seal Assembly Having An Anti-Friction Ring And Method Of Assembly - A seal system may include: an annular shaped resilient seal, the resilient seal having an outer portion, an inner portion, a distal end, and a proximal end; a conical portion located in the inner portion of the resilient seal, the conical portion converging toward the distal end, the conical portion defining a hole at the distal end; an anti-friction ring; flexible fingers defining at least part of the anti-friction ring; and an end feature located at a distal part of the flexible fingers, the end feature having at least a partial spherical cross-sectional shape, wherein the anti-friction ring is dimensioned to fit, at least partially, in the conical portion of the inner portion of the resilient seal. A method of making a seal system may also be provided. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123356 | BALANCING ADAPTER - A balancing adapter for clamping a rotor to a machine part of balancing machine that rotates about an axis of rotation. The balancing adapter has a main body having a central accommodating opening for the rotor, a collet chuck having clamping elements for detachably retaining the rotor in the accommodating opening, and an actuating device for moving the clamping elements between a clamping position and a releasing position. In order to enable positionally accurate and reproducible accommodation and retention, the clamping elements of the collet chuck are supported on a guiding surface on the main body. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123357 | QUICK-ACTION COUPLING - The present application discloses a quick-action coupling ( | 2015-05-07 |
20150123358 | VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE ROLL RATE OF A VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a vehicle provided with a sprung mass, including a vehicle frame, at least one axle provided with first and second ends, and a suspension system provided with a mechanical springs and leveling springs. The mechanical springs connect the axle ends to the frame and are provided with a spring rate in a rebound direction that is greater than or substantially equal to a spring rate in a jounce direction. The leveling springs are configured to support the sprung mass at one or more sprung mass load points, whereby the first and second mechanical springs may become substantially unloaded by the sprung mass of the vehicle at the one or more sprung mass load points. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123359 | SUSPENSION STRUT EXTENSION AND ANGLE CORRECTION DEVICE - A system and method for modifying a ride height of a vehicle is disclosed. A vehicle lift system has a first suspension strut extension device, having an extension member fixed between an upper plate mount and a lower plate mount. The upper plate mount is secured to a top edge of the extension member at an angle relative to the lower plate mount such that the upper plate mount and the lower plate mount are not parallel. The extension member is angled in a first direction according to a first angle relative to the x-z plane. And the extension member is angled in a second direction according to a second angle relative to the y-z plane. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123360 | Wheel-Unit-Ready Ski for Ski-Mounted Vehicle - The invention is a snowmobile ski that is adapted to accommodate wheel units that are movable between a deployed position and a stowed position. The floor of the ski has one or more wheel openings, which allow wheels to drop down to the deployed position. A wheel unit may have a single wheel or two wheels in tandem. The wheel units may be mounted on the kingpin, the side wall, inner ribs, or on the steering spindle. A snow guard is provided on the ski body, to prevent snow or ice from hindering operation of the wheel unit. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123361 | ADAPTIVE WHEELED CARRIER AND TRANSPORT DEVICE - A wheeled carrier for manual movement of material includes a base frame with a pair of frame rails. The frame rails are turned down at the front end with a first bracket connecting the rails and providing a mounting point for at least one wheel and a receiver between the frame rails. The wheel is positioned so that it does not extend above either of the frame rails. A second bracket extends between the frame rails and includes a release mechanism positioned between the frame rails. An attachment including a yoke may be releasably mounted to the base frame. The yoke extends between the receiver of the first bracket and the release mechanism of the second bracket and engages the receiver and the release mechanism. The attachment further including a load carrying arrangement configured to rest on the frame rails above the at least one wheel without engaging the wheel. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123362 | WHEELED COMPARTMENTALIZED CART - A cart is provided to carry chairs and a large shade umbrella. The cart, regardless of configuration, will also contain a number of convenience pockets to carry stadium blankets, binders, tablet PCs, sunscreen, etc. It also contains a large pocket with a thermal lining in which to carry beverages. This pocket and lining is removable in order to facilitate washing in the event of a spilled beverage. This embodiment is designed with a shoulder strap which facilitates hands-free towing. This is especially helpful for the average “soccer mom” who needs those hands free to corral children while in transit to an event. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123363 | HANDCART - A handcart includes a handle, a cart frame and combination members. The handle and the cart frame are firmly combined together by the combination members, which are respectively composed of two combination seats, two fixing seats and an adjustment member. The combination seats and the fixing seats, which are made of metallic or non-metallic material, are firmly fixed in position by the combination members, and the adjustment member can be operated to have two retractable rods retracting inward and extending outward; therefore, the handle of the handcart of this invention is extensible and can be stably combined together with the cart frame, able to reinforce the structure of the handcart. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123364 | RECYCLING BIN - A recycling bin includes a top portion configured to be in an open or closed position, a bottom portion, an optional middle portion, the optional middle portion comprising solid walls about the outer surface, an enclosure portion comprising a shelf with a door panel within the recycling bin, the door panel being equipped with a securing mechanism, at least one handle adjoined the recycling bin to facilitate moving the recycling bin, casters with a locking mechanism to prevent movement of the recycling bin when the locking mechanism is engaged, the casters being attached on the bottom portion of the recycling bin, and one or more pockets disposed on the recycling bin, the one or more pockets are configured to accommodate lifting of the recycling bin. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123365 | SUPPORTING WALKING AID - A walking aid supporting the weight of the body of an aided person. The walking aid being programmable and specialized according to each of the left and right bearings. The walking aid comprises a support structure mounted on wheels and includes a bottom element and a top element for supporting the person. The top element being rendered mobile relative to the bottom element along a vertical axis by a sliding system actuated by an actuator system. The aid comprises a system of gravitational-force sensors, which performs the weighing of the top element, and a system for measuring the position of the lower limbs of the person. The actuator system is controlled by the system of gravitational-force sensors, and is further controlled by a system for programming and managing support based on the measurement of the position of the lower limbs of the person. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123366 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE CHASSIS, COMPRISING A SLIDING PAD - An adjustment device ( | 2015-05-07 |
20150123367 | Multi-Axis Caster Angle Control System of an Extendable Wheel Assembly - A wheel assembly for vehicle includes a wheel, at least one lower suspension link and one upper part, the wheel being arranged to rotate at 360°, to steer the vehicle around a pivot line, a projection of the pivot line onto a vertical projection plane including a vertical axis passing through a contact point between the wheel and ground defining a caster angle (α) with the vertical axis. The wheel assembly includes a at least one screw arranged to adjust the caster angle (α) such that the position of the upper part is moveable relative to the vehicle along a first degree of freedom and a second degree of freedom. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123368 | COUPLED TORSION BEAM AXLE TYPE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A coupled torsion beam axle type suspension system may include trailing arms respectively coupled to opposite ends of a torsion beam, and vehicle body-engaging units, each provided in a front end portion of a respective trailing arm and engaging the respective trailing arm with a vehicle body. Each vehicle body-engaging unit may includes a trailing arm bush that is coupled to a front end portion of the respective trailing arm, a link bracket disposed in front of the trailing arm bush and engaged with the trailing arm bush in a width direction of a vehicle, a vehicle body mounting bush disposed outside of the trailing arm bush and in front of the trailing arm bush, installed in the link bracket, and engaged with a lower part of the vehicle body in a height direction of the vehicle; and a damper connected to the link bracket and the vehicle body abutting the vehicle body mounting bush. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123369 | COUPLED TORSION BEAM AXLE TYPE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A coupled torsion beam axle type suspension system may includes trailing arms respectively coupled to opposite ends of a torsion beam, and vehicle body-engaging units, each provided in a front end portion of a respective trailing arm and engaging the respective trailing arm to a vehicle body. Each vehicle body-engaging unit may include a trailing arm bush, a mounting link, a rotation mounting bush, an upper mounting bush, an adapter, and a stay. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123370 | COUPLED TORSION BEAM AXLE TYPE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A coupled torsion beam axle type suspension system (CTBA) may include trailing arms respectively coupled to opposite ends of a torsion beam, and a vehicle body-engaging unit provided in a front end portion of each of the trailing arm and engaging the each of the trailing arms to a vehicle body, wherein each vehicle body-engaging unit includes a trailing arm bush that may be coupled to a front end portion of the trailing arm, a rotation link disposed in front of the trailing arm bush and engaged thereto in a width direction of a vehicle, a slider rotatably connected to a front end portion of the rotation link, and slidable along a length direction of the vehicle body, and a connection link pivotally connecting an outer end portion of the rotation link and the vehicle body. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123371 | COUPLED TORSION BEAM AXLE TYPE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A coupled torsion beam axle type suspension system may include trailing arms respectively coupled to opposite ends of a torsion beam, a trailing arm bush coupled to a front end portion of the trailing arm, a link bracket mounted in front of the trailing arm bush and engaged therewith in a width direction of a vehicle, and a lower mounting bush mounted outside of the trailing arm bush in front thereof, installed in the link bracket, and engaged with a lower part of the vehicle body in a height direction of the vehicle, and an upper mounting bush offset, with respect to the lower mounting bush, by a predetermined width in the width direction of the vehicle, a predetermined height in a height direction thereof, and a predetermined length in a length direction of the vehicle body. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123372 | COUPLED TORSION BEAM AXLE TYPE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a coupled torsion beam axle type suspension system. In particular, the coupled torsion beam axle type suspension system includes trailing arms respectively coupled to opposite ends of a torsion beam and a vehicle body-engaging unit provided in a front end portion of each of the trailing arm and engaging the trailing arm to a vehicle body. Each vehicle body-engaging unit includes a trailing arm bushing that is coupled to a front end portion of the trailing arm, a rotation link disposed in front of the trailing arm bushing and engaged thereto in a width direction of a vehicle, and a pair of connection links configured to respectively couple front and outer end portions thereof to the vehicle body, such that an instantaneous rotational center point of the rotation link is formed outside of the rotation link in the width direction of the vehicle. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123373 | STEP PAD CARGO SYSTEM - A cargo step pad comprising a container having a bottom and a plurality of sidewalls defining an opening and a lid coupled to the container and operable between a closed position, wherein the lid extends laterally beyond the opening, and an opened position, wherein at least a portion of a back wall of the container is positioned within a volume defined by the inner surface of the lid. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123374 | AUTOMATED RETRACTABLE VEHICLE STEP - Powered retractable vehicle step assist systems and methods are provided. The steps systems are configured for installation (e.g., after market installation) and use with a vehicle. The system can include a stepping member movable between a retracted position and a deployed position with respect to the vehicle. The system can further include a vehicle interface configured to electronically communicate with an existing communication bus of the vehicle, such as through a connection with an existing electronics port of the vehicle. A controller of the step system can be configured to process information received from the vehicle interface and, based at least partly on the processing of the information, cause movement of the stepping member between the retracted position and the deployed position. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123375 | RETRACTABLE VEHICLE STEP - A retractable vehicle step is attachable to a vehicle or truck. The vehicle step facilitates access to a cargo hold, interior, or roof of the vehicle. Advantageously, the vehicle step may provide clearance space relative to a tailgate of the vehicle by displacing a stepping member of the vehicle step in a generally lateral direction. The vehicle step desirably has a covered and protected biasing mechanism for transitioning between retracted and extended positions of the stepping member. Advantageously, the vehicle step may be pulled out from under the vehicle by the foot of a user. Another advantage is that the vehicle step is readily attachable to the vehicle using already existing connection members, thereby generally eliminating or mitigating the need for customized retrofitting and avoiding undesirable installation cost and time. Finally, the vehicle step may be configured into at least two different arrangements for attachment to a vehicle utilizing the same components. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123376 | SEAT TUBE ASSEMBLY FOR A BICYCLE OR THE LIKE - A bicycle seat tube assembly includes an arced component, a bottom bracket positioned below the arced component, and a seat tube including a pivot attachment at a lower end of the seat tube. The arced component includes a lower curved surface with a plurality of holes. The pivot attachment is coupled to the bottom bracket so that the arced component is pivotable relative to the seat tube about the bottom bracket, resulting in multiple seat tube positions between a fully forward position and a fully back position. A locking mechanism is configured to selectively lock the seat tube to the arced component. The locking mechanism includes a lock ring with a plurality of lock pins and a spring that pushes the lock ring towards the arced component. The lock ring and the spring surround the seat tube The lock ring is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123377 | Bicycle Frame With Passive Seat Tube Pivot Joint - A bicycle frame assembly that includes an upper frame member and a lower frame member that each extend between a head tube and a dropout. A seat tube extends between the upper frame member and the lower frame member. The seat tube is preferably connected to a bottom bracket of the lower frame member and is connected by a pivot to the upper frame member so that the seat tube can deflect from a rest position without altering an orientation of a top tube to a bottom tube of the upper and lower frame members, respectively. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123378 | TILTING TRAILER COMPRISING A SLIDING ARTICULATED DRAWBAR - A tilting trailer is proposed that includes a chassis mounted on an axle that pivots with respect to wheels of the trailer. The trailer includes an articulated drawbar mounted on the axle, the articulated drawbar being mounted so that it is free and sliding with respect to the chassis; and an actuator sliding the articulated drawbar. The articulated drawbar is V-shaped, a first end is fixed to a hitch tongue, a second end is fixed to the axle near a first wheel, and a third end is fixed to the axle near a second wheel. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123379 | TRAILER COUPLER LOCKING DEVICE - A locking device for obstructing towing of a trailer has a lock base and a lock bracket. The lock base has an upright ball-shaped member and two legs each with an aperture. The lock bracket has two arms. When the locking device is in a locked condition, both arms are engaged in their corresponding apertures. When the locking device is in an unlocked condition, one arm of the lock bracket remains attached to its corresponding aperture, and the other arm is removed from the other aperture to release the coupler. Grooves on one of the arms allow a locking means to engage with the lock bracket at different height. In another aspect of the invention, the ball member is detachable and can be replaced by different sized ball member so that the same locking device can be used on trailer couplers with different socket sizes. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123380 | COLLAPSIBLE TWO SEAT PERAMBULATOR - A buggy for transporting children has a frame and wheels that are rotably mounted relative to the frame to support the frame above a ground surface. A primary seat is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a first child. A secondary seat is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a second child. The buggy is convertible between an in use configuration for transporting children and a folded storage configuration, whether or not the secondary seat is attached. The secondary seat may be detachable. The secondary seat may be positioned at least partly behind and at least partly below the primary seat. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123381 | Foldable Carriage - A carriage having a frame, where the frame is foldable between a use position and a storage position. The frame includes an attachment point for a plurality of frame components and a pivot lock for retaining the frame in the use position. The pivot lock is operated by rotating a portion of the frame of the carriage to unlock the pivot lock, permitting the carriage to be folded to the storage position. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123382 | PROTECTIVE FLAP FOR AIRBAGS - An airbag assembly can include an airbag cushion and a protective flap. In some arrangements, the protective flap is positioned over at least a portion of an inflatable region of the airbag cushion to prevent the inflatable region of the airbag cushion from being pinched due to securement of the airbag cushion to a mounting member via which the airbag assembly can be secured to a vehicle. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123383 | FRONT AIRBAG DEVICE - A front airbag device in which an airbag module can be detached from a steering wheel with a simpler operation is provided. A front airbag device includes a steering wheel and an airbag module. The airbag module includes a housing. The steering wheel includes a positioning hook and a retaining hook. The housing includes a positioning tab on which the positioning hook is hooked and a rod-shaped elastic body on which the retaining hook is hooked. The positioning tab has an extension portion, and the steering wheel has a window portion which enables the extension portion to be visible from the outside. The positioning tab is tilted whereby the positioning tab is disconnected from the positioning hook and the elastic body can move. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123384 | AIRBAG APPARATUS - An airbag apparatus according to the present exemplary embodiment includes: an airbag housing which accommodates an airbag; and an airbag cover which is coupled to the airbag housing while covering the airbag accommodated in the airbag housing, and has a tear line that is torn by expansive force of the airbag, in which the airbag cover is opened while being rotated about a portion between both ends of the tear line as a rotation center when the tear line is torn, and first notch portions, which are cut out in a direction in which the first notch portions cross both ends of the tear line, are formed at both ends of the tear line, respectively, thereby allowing the airbag to be deployed in accordance with design intention. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123385 | ADAPTIVE KNEE AIRBAG FOR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT DEVICE - A knee airbag ( | 2015-05-07 |
20150123386 | ACTIVE BOLSTER WITH IN-MOLD ASSEMBLY OF BLADDER AND TRIM PANEL - An active bolster for an interior trim surface of an automotive vehicle has a plastic-molded outer trim panel with a closed-loop bonding section on an inside surface. A plastic-molded expandable bladder member has a central attachment section configured to attach to a support structure of the vehicle, a bonding flange along an peripheral edge, and a baffle section between the central attachment section and the bonding flange. The closed-loop bonding section and the bonding flange are configured to define a substantially closed toroidal region therebetween. An attachment body is molded in-situ to substantially fill the toroidal region. As a result of the in-situ molding of the attachment body in the toroidal region, the trim panel and bladder member become bonded via the attachment body resulting in a high bonding strength. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123387 | SILICONE RUBBER SHEET AND AIRBAG DEVICE - An airbag device including an inflator, an airbag and a silicone rubber sheet. The silicone rubber sheet is used for a flow passage to feed gas from an inflator to an airbag and is produced by stacking 0.5 mm or more of silicone composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of organopolysiloxane which is represented by the following average composition formula R | 2015-05-07 |
20150123388 | VARIABLE-ATTITUDE SYSTEMS FOR TRAINING WHEELS FOR BICYCLES AND MINI-MOTORCYCLES - Variable-attitude systems used with training wheels for children's bicycles and mini-motorcycles are provided, which include a metal arm, mounted on a bicycle or mini-motorcycle frame, by a second metal arm and by a hinge joint, wherein elastic elements are provided, housed around the joint which, through the two arms thereof, imparts a pressure which may be modulated on the second arm which supports the training wheels to adhere to the sliding plane. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123389 | LEAN-COMPENSATING MOTORCYCLE WITH CHANNEL WHEELS - A lean-compensating motorcycle for balancing a user includes a lower frame with wide wheels and an upper frame supporting a rider. The lower and upper frames pivot on an axis substantially parallel to the motorcycle's line of travel, and a pivot drive governs pivoting movement. The pivot drive is controlled by a level-sensing control system that adjusts the pivot drive to maintain the upper frame upright by applying force against the lower frame, the lower frame counterbalancing the pivoting motion against the wide wheels. The wheels ideally include a central channel sized to accommodate raised pavement markers, such as dots and reflectors, to provide for smooth travel. The upper frame includes a housing in which the user sits, in a manner similar to a conventional automobile since propping the motorcycle up with the user's legs is largely unnecessary. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123390 | ROPS RETENTION SYSTEM FOR A WORK VEHICLE - A ROPS retention system for retaining a suspended cab frame relative to a chassis frame of a work vehicle may generally include a support bracket configured to be coupled to the chassis frame. The support bracket may be positioned relative to the cab frame such that a gap is defined between the support bracket and the cab frame. The system may also include a retention stake extending outwardly from a surface of one of the cab frame or the support bracket between a base end and a tip end. The stake may be configured to be received within a collar opening defined in the other of the cab frame or the support bracket. The stake may define a stake diameter at the tip end that is less than a diameter of the collar opening. In addition, the system may include a connection strap coupled between the cab frame and the support bracket. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123391 | STEERING CORRECTION AND SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A device for correcting a length and an angle of a steering shaft in a rack and pinion steering system of a vehicle after a distance between a steering wheel and a rack is altered comprises a coupler having a straight portion and an angular portion. The straight portion has a proximal end and a distal end, and the straight portion is coupled at the proximal end to the angular portion with a universal joint that allows for angular movement of the angular portion with respect to the straight portion. The device comprises an extension shaft that is coupled to the straight portion at the distal end, and a locking member having a threaded shaft and a casing having an opening. The opening is configured to receive the extension shaft. Each of the extension shaft and the angular portion are configured to be operably coupled to the steering shaft. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123392 | OIL SUMP AND AXLE CARRIER WITH AN OBLIQUE FLANGE FACE - An oil sump and an axle carrier of an internal combustion engine in a vehicle having obliquely inclined flange faces for fastening to one another. The flange faces being obliquely inclined relative to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle or a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123393 | ACCESS PORTS FOR ACCESSING COVERED FUEL TANKS OF A WORK VEHICLE - In one aspect, a work vehicle may include a cab and a fuel tank coupled to the cab. The work vehicle may also include a cab housing configured to cover the fuel tank. The cab housing may define an access port configured to provide access to the fuel tank. In addition, the work vehicle may include a cover panel configured to be coupled to the cab housing so as to cover the access port. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123394 | Dielectric Isolators - The invention comprises dielectric isolators for use in aircraft fuel systems to control lightning induced current and allow dissipation of electrostatic charge. The dielectric isolators are configured to have a high enough impedance to limit lightning currents to low levels, but low enough impedance to allow electrostatic charge to dissipate without allowing buildup. Although the dielectric isolators may develop a potential difference across the dielectric length due to the effects of lightning currents and its inherent impedance, they are configured to withstand these induced voltages without dielectric breakdown or performance degradation. In one embodiment, the dielectric isolator includes a tube constructed of a composition including a thermoplastic organic polymer (e.g., PEEK) and carbon nanotubes, and a pair of fittings attached to opposing ends of the tube. In another embodiment, the dielectric isolator includes a tube, an outer annular portion, and an interconnecting web, each constructed from the composition including a thermoplastic organic polymer (e.g., PEEK) and carbon nanotubes. This later embodiment is an integrally formed one-piece structure. The dielectric isolator is capable of exhibiting an electrical resistance from about 10 | 2015-05-07 |
20150123395 | FLUID TRANSFER COUPLING - A coupling for conveying a fluid between a stationary part and a rotatable part having confronting ports centered on a rotation axis of the rotatable part has an axially extending tube fixed in the port of one of the parts and extending toward the port of the other of the parts and a control element axially slidable on the tube. The one part, the tube, and the control element form an annular chamber around the tube pressurizable for axially shifting the control element. A first slide ring is connected to the control element and carries a seal ring turned toward the port of the other part, and a second ring on the other part at the port thereof axially bears on the first slide ring so that pressurization of chamber presses the slide rings axially against each other. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123396 | MASTER FLANGE ASSEMBLY - Master flange assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a master flange assembly includes a master flange and a tube. The master flange includes a central aperture, at least one through-hole, and a plurality of cavities. The tube is arranged to pass through the central aperture and form the master flange assembly when secured to the master flange. In one embodiment, the plurality of cavities are recessions formed in a first surface of the master flange, wherein the recessions do not pass through the master flange. In one embodiment, the plurality of cavities are separated by ribs. In one embodiment, the master flange includes a shoulder recessed from a second surface of the master flange and adjacent to the central aperture. The tube includes a rim that engages the shoulder of the master flange when the tube is secured to the master flange to form the assembly. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123397 | COUPLER ASSEMBLY KIT AND METHODS OF USE - A coupler assembly kit and methods of use are described. Embodiments of the coupler assembly kit can be implemented to couple a corrugated pipe to a concrete section. Generally, the assembly kit can be implemented to couple a spigot end of the corrugated pipe to a bell end of the concrete section. In one embodiment, the coupler assembly kit can include a circumferential cable, a plurality of second cables having a threaded rod on end and an eye bolt on the other end, a plurality of linkage crosses, and a gasket. The coupler assembly kit can be assembled and implemented on location to connect a high-density polyethylene corrugated pipe to a reinforced-concrete flared end section. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123398 | System for Closed Transfer of Fluids With a Locking Member - A connector system for a medical device includes a first connector having an elongate opening, and a second connector including a lock portion, where the first connector is movable relative to the second connector between an initial position where the first connector is not in fluid communication with the second connector and an activated position where the first connector is in fluid communication with the second connector. The system also includes a locking member connected to the first connector. The locking member is transitionable between an unlocked position where the second connector is movable within the elongate opening of the first connector and a locked position where the locking member is configured to engage the lock portion of the second connector to lock the first connector to the second connector in the activated position. The locking member comprises a spring body received by the elongate opening of the first connector. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123399 | High Pressure Fitting with Self-Releasing Ferrule - A fitting assembly is provided having a nut and a self-releasing ferrule, which in certain embodiments may be assembled by an operator. The fitting assembly includes a nut with a first end, and a second end that defines a slot, and a ferrule with a first end that defines one or more slots, and a second end, with the second end of the nut adapted to receive the first end of the ferrule, the second end of the ferrule adapted to be received in a component or fitting of a liquid chromatography system. The nut and ferrule of the fitting assembly have passageways therethrough for receiving and removably holding tubing. | 2015-05-07 |
20150123400 | Lace-Fastening Tool - The objective of the present invention is to fasten two laces of various types of shoes such as sports shoes, hiking boots, or combat boots. In particular, the objective is to enable the fastening and unfastening of the two laces more swiftly using the tool of the present invention. In the lace-fastening tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, a hole ( | 2015-05-07 |