19th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120110814 | FLAT MOP FRAME - The mop frame comprises a first plate pivotably connected to a handle attachment at a first pivot. A second plate is pivotably connected to the first plate at a second pivot such that it is movable between a first position where the second plate is substantially coplanar with the first plate and a second position where the first plate is substantially parallel to the second plate and is disposed on top of the second plate. A latch secures the first plate to the second plate when the second plate is in the second position. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110815 | Rivet Press - A device for pressing out rivets from a work piece wherein the device comprises a C shaped frame with two oppositely aligned end. One tool end is fabricated to accept a threaded rod. By turning the threaded rod, the rod end extends toward a second tool end. The second tool end contains an orifice which can accept a hollow bushing. The threaded rod can be fitted with a press pin matching the diameter of the rivet. The threaded rod can be turned with a ratchet wrench or impact wrench. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110816 | Engine Loading System - A method and apparatus for moving an engine. The engine may be moved in a cradle with respect to a location on an aircraft using a movement system associated with the cradle. A position of the cradle with respect to the movement system and the location on the aircraft may be changed using an adjustment system associated with the movement system. The engine may be connected to the location after changing the position of the cradle. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110817 | Portable Outdoor Cooking Device - A portable outdoor cooking device assembly can include a structural support member, the structural support member including a plurality of components that are coupled together to form the structural support member. The example assembly can include an anchoring pin coupled to the structural support, and a cooking surface assembly, and a vertical adjustment mechanism coupled to the structural support member and the cooking surface assembly, the vertical adjustment mechanism allowing the spatial position of the cooking surface assembly to be vertically modified. The example assembly also includes a heat plate includes a concave space into which at least a portion of the cooking surface assembly is positioned, a motor coupled to the cooking surface assembly to spin the cooking surface assembly, and a power source connected to the motor to supply power to the motor. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110818 | MACHINE FOR ROTATING A PART AND METHOD FOR DOING THE SAME - A machine for rotating a part includes a rotatable shaft having at least one first surface configured to form a first hydrostatic bearing between the first surface and a substantially cylindrical surface of a part rotationally mountable thereat such that the part rotates coaxially about the substantially cylindrical surface. The machine further includes a stationary fixture having at least one stationary surface having substantially a non-cylindrical shape that is positioned and configured to form a second hydrostatic bearing between the at least one stationary surface and a complementary surface on the part. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110819 | STRUCTURE FOR TRANSPORTING, INSTALLING AND DISMANTLING A RIG DECK AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING, INSTALLING AND DISMANTLING THIS DECK - A structure for transporting, installing and dismantling a deck ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120110820 | QUASI NON-CRITICAL PHASE MATCHED AND CONTRA-PHASE MATCHED STRUCTURES - Adhesive-free bond non-linear optical (NLO) components, devices and systems including one or more engineered quasi non-critical phase matched or contra-phase matched NLO crystal doublets. Such systems and devices advantageously increase the efficiency of NLO frequency conversion and improve beam quality. Devices are applicable to any uniaxial and biaxial NLO crystals in a wide range of wavelengths, e.g., from far ultraviolet to visible to far infrared. Devices employing engineered AFB NLO components according to certain embodiments include any conventional frequency converting architectures. Systems and methods are also provided to unambiguously determine and correct walk-off for any arbitrary uniaxial and biaxial crystal orientation. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110821 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AUXILIARY COMPONENT MOUNT - A method of installing a bracket to an engine casing of a gas turbine engine includes attaching a first mount segment of a first bracket to an auxiliary component and attaching a second mount segment of the first bracket to the engine casing. In one exemplary embodiment, the method can include attaching a second bracket to the auxiliary component on an opposite side of the auxiliary component from the first bracket. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110822 | REDUCED-PRESSURE, COMPRESSION SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR USE ON BREAST TISSUE - A system uses reduced pressure to provide a therapeutic force to a person's breast area. The system includes a dressing assembly shaped and configured to be placed on the breast area, a releaseable circumferential connector for holding the dressing assembly against at least a portion of the breast area, and a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the dressing assembly against a person's epidermis. The system may further include a reduced-pressure subsystem for providing reduced pressure to the dressing assembly. When reduced pressure is supplied, the system generates a force against at least a portion of the breast area of the person. The dressing assembly may be formed as a brassiere having a first cup and a second cup formed from a bolster material. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110823 | SMOOTH LINEAR SEPARATION DEVICE BETWEEN A FIRST PART AND A SECOND PART - A device for smooth linear separation between a first part and a second part. The first part is linearly connected to the second part. The device includes a heat source applied onto the first part that applies a heat stimulus to the first part so as to separate the first part from the second part by thermal deformation of the first part. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110824 | Medical Device Packaging With Window For Insertion Of Reusable Component - A system for inserting components into a medical device includes a container and an attachment member. The attachment member is coupled to a sidewall having an opening and is configured to be coupled to a medical device. Utilizing the attachment member and opening, an insertable component may be inserted into a medical device within the container while limiting the risk of contamination to the interior of the container. Alternatively, a cutting knob and an alignment member mounted to a container may be used. Cutting knob and alignment member are coupled and a knife on cutting knob is rotated about alignment member to create an opening in the container to access the interior of the medical device. Another alternative includes sandwiching an insertable component between an attachable member and the medical device while the attachable member and medical device are contained within flexible packaging that may be torn away. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110825 | DEVICE FOR ALIGNING AND PRE-ATTACHING A WAFER - A device for aligning and prefixing a flat substrate on a carrier substrate for the further processing of the substrate, the device having:
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20120110826 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FIXING A FAUCET TO A MOUNTING - The invention relates to a method and device for fixing a faucet to a mounting ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120110827 | Trench drain system and method of installation on level floor surface, paticulary for shower rooms - A trench drain system and method of installation thereof on a level floor surface. An elongate channel member is placed on the floor surface. A preformed elongate sloping member having a thick end tapering to a thin end in inserted into the channel with its thin end closest to the channel drain opening, thereby forming an inclined sloping surface. A grate extends over the channel inlet. The area adjacent the channel is filled to the height of the channel, whereby water thereon flows through the grate into the channel, along the inclined surface and out through the drain opening. The channel can be placed adjacent a vertical wall whereby wall tile may be installed over a channel top edge. The floor area adjacent the channel is filled with preformed sloping sheet members or with plastically formable material positioned at an incline using a floor height setting post. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110828 | Method and apparatus for automatically generating trim lines for cranial remodeling devices - A method for manufacturing a custom cranial remodeling device of a type comprising plastic material is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a first database of three-dimensional digital surface images of trim lines for cranial remodeling devices of a first type; providing a second database of three-dimensional digital surface images of trim lines for cranial remodeling devices of a second type; providing a first program for creating trim lines for a cranial remodeling device of the first type, the first program utilizing the first database; providing a second program for creating trim lines for a cranial remodeling device of the second type, the second program utilizing the second database; generating a three-dimensional model of a desired head shape; forming the plastic material onto the model; and selecting one of the first or the second programs to generate trim lines for the cranial remodeling device. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110829 | Lock Retention System and Method - An apparatus and method for securing an electrical meter to a meter socket box. In certain embodiments, the method comprises providing a ring comprising an annular body portion having a split forming first and second ends of the annular body portion, the ring having central axis, and further disposing at least a first flange on the first end of the annular body portion. The method further comprises disposing a retaining member on the first flange, the retaining member having a central axis generally parallel to the central axis of the ring. The retaining member, in some embodiments, comprises a body defining a bore, wherein the radial cross section is continuous in at least a portion of the bore along the central axis of the retaining member. The method further comprises providing a housing wherein at least a portion of the housing comprises a receiver element and further comprises a housing body defining a cavity, wherein the housing body forms an open end in communication with the cavity so as to receiveably capture at least a portion of the first flange and second end of the annular body portion, and wherein a first aperture is formed through the receiver element. Further, the first aperture is coaxially alignable and in communication with the bore of the retainer so as to receive a barrel lock. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110830 | METER PULLER WITH SAFETY SHIELD - A tool for installing and removing an electrical power meter comprising a sleeve member adapted for sliding movement about the meter and having a first end opposite a second end, a plurality of releasable gripping hooks mounted on the first end of the sleeve member for selectively engaging the meter, an attaching hook member extending outwardly from the first end of the sleeve member, and a shield secured to the second end of the sleeve member. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110831 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REPLACING AN ENERGY CONTAINER SUPPLYING POWER TO A DRIVING ENGINE OF AN AUTOMOBILE - The invention relates to a method for replacing an energy container supplying power to a driving engine of an automobile resting on the ground and including a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis and a vertical axis, the replacement method including a first step of positioning the automobile relative to the ground without any action from the driving engine of the automobile, characterised in that said method includes a step of releasing the linking restraints linking the energy container to the automobile. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110832 | CONFIGURATION METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL AND/OR ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS - A method for configuring an electrical circuit comprising several functional blocks having characteristic quantities of the same type and the values whereof are mutually proportional, the functional blocks being built by means of at least one set of electrical elements of a similar type and means for connecting said electrical elements to one another and/or to the rest of the electrical circuit according to different connection configurations, comprising the steps consisting of:
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20120110833 | PROCESS CONTROL METHOD, DATA REGISTRATION PROGRAM, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A process control method and data registration program for a surface mount line includes retrieving printing quality data, mounting quality data, and soldering pass/fail data from a primary recorder, recording the printing quality data, the mounting quality data, and the soldering pass/fail data for each of the components in a secondary recorder, and determining whether the solder printer and the mounter need adjustment by using the data of the components which are associated with the soldering pass/fail data recorded in the secondary recorder by a computer. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110834 | Cooled Dielectrically Buffered Microwave Dipole Antenna - Microwave antenna assemblies incorporating a resilient insulating coupler are described herein. The microwave antenna includes a radiating portion connected by a coaxial feedline to a power generating source, e.g., a generator. Distal and proximal radiating portions of the antenna, which correspond to inner and outer conductors provided by the coaxial feedline, are separated by the resilient insulating coupler. The described coupler includes a proximal threaded portion, and an overmolded insulating portion formed from an elastomeric material. The inner conductor of the coaxial feedline is joined to the threaded portion of the coupler, and is placed under tension to draw together the distal radiating portion, the coupler, and the proximal radiating portion into a single rigid assembly. In use, the resilient coupler provides increased strength and reliability by absorbing mechanical stresses typically encountered during microwave ablation procedures. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110835 | METHOD OF FORMING AN ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - When electrode films are prepared for lithium electrochemical cells, problems are often encountered in laminating the films with an appropriate intervening electrolyte layer. This presents a significant challenge because proper alignment of the three layers and complete lamination at the interfaces are crucial to good cell performance. Often lamination is imperfect with gaps and defects at the interfaces. The disclosure herein describes a method of casting or extruding a polymer electrolyte directly onto an electrode film to create an electrode assembly with a continuous, defect-free interface. In some arrangements, there is some slight intermixing of the layers at the interface. A complete cell can be formed by laminating two such electrode assemblies to opposite sides of an additional electrolyte or to one another. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110836 | METHOD FOR PREPARING SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a secondary battery inner cell stack stacking apparatus and method that prepare a secondary battery inner cell stack of a Z-folding stacking format. To be specific, provided is a secondary battery inner cell stack stacking apparatus and method according to a method for performing multiple insertions on a plurality of anode plates and cathode plates at once in both sides after folding a separator in a zigzag shape in advance. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110837 | WIRE TERMINATION TOOL - A tool for pushing a wire termination head holder towards a connector holder, the tool including a first arm and a second arm; a first assembly mechanically coupling the head holder to the first arm, and a second assembly mechanically coupling the head holder to the second arm, wherein a relative movement of the first and second arms causes both of the first and second assemblies to push the head holder towards the connector holder. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110838 | SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING SIDE PANEL OF VEHICLE - A system for manufacturing a side panel of a vehicle, the system including upper running rails and lower running rails to provide a movement path of a cart, the cart having a support frame, a transfer roller, and a friction bar provided at a bottom surface of the support frame, wherein the side panel may be mounted on the cart and the cart moves selectively along the upper running rails and the lower running rails, at least a friction drive unit and at least a friction wheel disposed along the upper and lower running rails wherein the at least a friction drive selectively rotates the at least a friction wheel to move the cart by selectively engaging at least one of the friction wheels with the friction bar of the cart, and an external unit supporting an edge portion of the side panel during key welding process. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110839 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WIRING BOARD - Disclosed is a manufacturing method of a wiring board with at least one conduction layer and at least one resin insulation layer. The manufacturing method includes an opening forming step of forming openings in the resin insulation layer and a paste filling step of filling a copper paste into the openings to form the conduction layer from the copper paste. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110840 | CHIP MOUNTER - A chip mounter has a manipulator and a bed. The manipulator picks up an electronic component from an electronic component feeding device, transfers the electronic component to the electronic component mounted surface of a printed board, and mounts the electronic component on the electronic component mounted surface. The bed is located above the manipulator or sidewise relative to the manipulator for mounting the printed board vertically or downwardly. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110841 | COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - A challenge to be met by the present invention is to feed a carrier tape with superior positional accuracy by means of a simple, inexpensive configuration, thereby enhancing punching accuracy of a component and implementing highly reliable component mounting. A carrier tape feeder that feeds a carrier tape ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120110842 | LED PACKAGE WITH STEPPED APERTURE - A light emitting diode (LED) package for high temperature operation which includes a printed wire board and a heat sink. The LED package may include a formed heat sink layer, which may be thermally coupled to an external heat sink. The printed wire board may include apertures that correspond to the heat sink such that the heat sink is integrated with the printed wire board layer. The LED package may include castellations for mounting the package on a secondary component such as a printed wire board. The LED package may further comprise an isolator disposed between a base metal layer and one or more LED die. The LED package may include a PWB assembly having a stepped cavity, in which one or more LED die are disposed. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110843 | PRINTED ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARDS AND OTHER ARTICLES HAVING PATTERNED CONDUCTIVE IMAGES - The present invention provides an article of manufacture using an electrophotographic printer to produce printed electronic circuits by printing a second conductive powder layer and a first thermoplastic layer in registration. The second conductive powder layer is permanently fixed to the first layer before removing conductive powder from portions of the substrate other than that coated with the thermoplastic patterned image. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110844 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SECURING ELECTRODE LEADS - Methods and systems for securing electrode leads are disclosed. An electrode system in accordance with one embodiment includes an electrode contact, a connector attached to the electrode contact, and an electrical lead. The electrical lead can be received in an opening of the contact, with an inner surface of the opening applying a generally uniform radial pressure around a circumference of the electrical lead. For example, the contact can have a tubular shape, optionally with an elongated slit, and can be crimped around the lead to apply the generally uniform radial pressure. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110845 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COUPLING LEAD-IN CONDUCTOR TO INSULATED CONDUCTOR - A method for coupling a lead-in cable to an insulated conductor includes exposing an end portion of a core of the insulated conductor by removing at least a portion of a jacket and an electrical insulator surrounding the end portion of the core. A recess is formed in the electrical insulator at the end of the electrical insulator surrounding the end portion of the core. An end portion of a conductor of the lead-in cable is exposed by removing at least a portion of a sheath and insulation surrounding the end portion of the conductor. The end portion of the core is coupled to the end portion of the conductor. The end portion of the core and the end portion of the conductor are placed in a body filled with electrically insulating material. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110846 | COMPLIANT ELECTRICAL STIMULATION LEADS AND METHODS OF FABRICATION - In one embodiment, a neurostimulation lead for stimulating neural tissue of a patient, comprises: a lead body of insulative material; a plurality of electrodes; a plurality of terminals; a plurality of conductors, wherein the plurality of electrodes are electrically coupled to the plurality of terminals through the plurality of conductors; wherein the plurality of conductors are disposed in a helical manner in a repeating pattern of groups of conductors separated by gaps along a substantial length of the lead body, each gap being larger than an inter-conductor pitch within the groups of conductors; wherein the insulative material is a compliant material permitting elongation of the lead at low stretching forces and the insulative material of the lead body is fused through a substantial volume of the lead body and along a substantial length of the lead body. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110847 | METHOD FOR SERVICING A TURBINE PART - According to one aspect of the invention, a method for in situ repair of a turbine part is provided. The method includes the steps of accessing the turbine part while assembled to other turbine components, wherein the turbine part comprises a region with a structural flaw near a hole in the turbine part, wherein the hole is configured to flow a cooling fluid and welding the structural flaw without performing a heat treatment of the turbine part, wherein welding the structural flaw comprises laser welding that maintains a structure of the region. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110848 | LOW AND EXTRA LOW SULFUR ALLOYS FOR REPAIR - A method for repairing, refurbishing, or replacing a turbine engine component or sub-component includes the steps of providing a turbine engine component or sub-component having a site to be repaired, refurbished, or replaced providing a repair or replacement material having a sulfur content, which sulfur content is less than 10 ppm, and applying the repair or replacement material to the site on the turbine engine component to effect the repair, the refurbishment, or the replacement. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110849 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING RADIALLY LOADED VANE ASSEMBLY OF GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A method for assembling a vane ring with a vane support of a vane assembly in a gas turbine engine is described, and includes flexing each of the radial loading elements into the resiliently flexed state simultaneously by sliding the radial loading elements against corresponding lead-in tapers. This can be achieved, for example, using a guide tool which includes a plurality of segments bearing the lead-in tapers and which is previously assembled to the vane support. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110850 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MOTOR VEHICLE EXHAUST GAS PURIFYING MEMBER - An exhaust gas purifying member comprises a housing an exhaust gas purification block placed in the housing, and an exhaust gas purification block-retaining element inserted in an annular space between the housing and the block. The retaining element is, during manufacture of the member, made from a material including at least one nonfunctional component intended to disappear after a characteristic period of using the member. A method of manufacturing the member comprises assembling the housing, the retaining element, and the exhaust gas purification block to obtain a housing whereof a diameter is equal to a predetermined diameter, and with the installation density of the retaining element being equal to a target installation density after the characteristic usage period of the member. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110851 | Systems and methods for preparing dental restorations - Improved systems and methods for producing dental restorations and ceramic materials for such restorations are disclosed. Optical properties, preferably including color and translucence characteristics, of a tooth or teeth of a patient are measured with a shade measuring instrument. The tooth to be restored is prepared, and a physical or virtual dental impression is created. A prescription for the restoration, which typically includes color, translucence and thickness information, is sent to the restoration fabrication facility either electronically or physically. A recipe and/or a mixture of ceramics are generated for the restoration, with multiple layers being specified, based on the measured optical properties. The recipe algorithm may adapt, or process checks may be performed, based on measurements of fabricated layers. Preferably, dental ceramics are specified to bracket the region of color space relevant to human teeth, and a reduced set of ceramic materials are manufactured and distributed. Based on measured optical characteristics of the ceramic materials, recipes and/or material mixtures are specified or prepared for the restoration. A virtual impression data file may be transmitted to the laboratory instead of a physical impression. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110852 | Fuel tank fuel system - The present invention provides a fuel draw and return system including a plate, a first fuel tube secured to the plate, and a second fuel tube secured to the plate, wherein the first and second fuel tubes are secured to one another and to the plate to define a triangular shaped connection configuration. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110853 | ROTARY ELECTRIC SHAVER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF OUTER CUTTER AND INNER CUTTER OF THE SAME - A rotary electric shaver includes an outer cutter having an upper surface with annular shaving sections, formed with hair entry apertures, and an inner cutter having small blades, which rotate in sliding contact with the outer cutter from below the shaving sections. The outer cutter has a plurality of concentric annular shaving sections. The shaving section adjacent to an outer periphery is lower than the shaving section adjacent to a center. The shaving sections are formed on a plane horizontal to a central axis. This makes it possible to increase a shaving area, to precisely trace the curved surface of a concave portion of skin and to come in contact with the skin with a proper contact pressure, thus permitting smooth shaving of the concave portion. The shaver has a simple structure with a smaller number of components, featuring easier assembly and easier removal of hair bits. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110854 | ROTARY ELECTRIC SHAVER - A rotary electric shaver includes an outer cutter which has an upper surface with annular shaving faces, in which many hair-entry apertures are formed, and an inner cutter having small blades, which rotate in sliding contact with the lower surface of the outer cutter from below the shaving faces. The outer cutter ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120110855 | Hair trimmer - A trimmer/edger/designer that has different size circular razor pads that rotates the cutting apparatus inside the razor-blade safety guard, at the head of the trimmer. A small razor pad that is capable of getting into tight complicated areas of the face easier. The trimmer/edger/designer has more agility to move around the curves and indentations on the face while keeping the parts of the beard, mustache and around the ear intact. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110856 | ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR AN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE - An electric motor for an electric appliance having a rotor, a stator, and a coil for the generation of a magnetic field. The motor has a first magnet arrangement having a first permanent magnet which, by interaction with a magnetic field generated using the coil, generates a force for the excitation of a rotary movement of the rotor. A second magnet arrangement may also be provided which has at least one second permanent magnet is arranged such that a translatory oscillatory movement of the rotor is effected by the Lorentz force acting in the field of the second permanent magnet on the conductors of the coil through which current flows. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110857 | RAZOR CARTRIDGE - A wet shaving razor cartridge has a housing, a primary blade and a final blade. The primary blade is located at a front end of the cartridge and the final blade is located at a rear end of the cartridge. The primary and final blades have blade edges that extend in parallel to a length of the housing. An angle α | 2012-05-10 |
20120110858 | Safety Cutter with Blade Change/Storage Mechanism - A cutter apparatus includes a housing and a blade holder coupled to the housing, wherein the housing includes a distal portion (e.g., a blade storage compartment) that is both slidably and pivotally coupled to portions of the housing and configured to serve as a cover for the blade holder. The cutter apparatus can also include a cover release device configured to facilitate repositioning the cover between a locked position at which the cover is secured to the housing and a released position at which at least a portion of the cover is free to pivotally reposition away from the housing providing access to the blade holder. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110859 | ELECTRIC HAIR TRIMMER - An electric hair trimmer generally includes a handle housing a drive motor and a cutter head releasably connectable to the handle. The cutter head includes a housing having an interior compartment, and a cutting assembly including a pair of cutting blades. At least one of the cutting blades is in operative connection with the drive motor upon connection of the cutter head with the handle for reciprocating movement of the at least one of the blades. At least a portion of the cutting assembly is disposed within the housing, and the cutting assembly further has a front edge disposed exterior of the housing for trimming hair upon operation of the trimmer. The housing has a plurality of guard fingers at least in part wrapped over the front edge of the cutting assembly to inhibit the front edge against contacting a person's skin during hair trimming. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110860 | FRUIT AND VEGETABLES SLICING APPARATUS STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a fruit and vegetables slicing apparatus structure characterized by: a frame; a plurality of knives disposed in the frame; a linking mechanism for connecting the plurality of knives concurrently; and an adjusting element disposed on one side of the frame and configured to drive the knives to rotate concurrently by an angle upon completion of a cutting process performed by the knives, such that each of the knives switches from an original upright state to a flat state to thereby achieve the goal of the easy rinsing of the knives. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110861 | Eating Fork With Reverse Tapered Tines - An improved eating fork includes a conventional handle and an extended flat body portion with a plurality of tines that generally taper continuously from narrowest to widest towards the open ends of the fork. The tines taper outward up to the maximum relative width towards the open end of the fork, and the thickness of the tines in this invention reduces gradually towards the open ends. By the increased width and a reduced thickness of the tines towards the end, this invention provides more efficiency in spearing a food item, in scooping a food item, in capturing through a twisting motion of the tines, and in holding or retaining the food item once it has either been initially speared, scooped, or twisted, than a conventional fork. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110862 | Marker installation tool - A method and apparatus of installing markers into a variety of ground conditions is described. Application of marker installation tool provides for complete installation in hard, soft, wet, dry, frozen, and a variety of other ground conditions, whether the marker is rigid or flexible. By inserting a marker into the tool, it can be easily and rapidly driven into the ground. A sharpened end portion on one end of the tool provides for driving a hole into the ground in preparation of installing a marker. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110863 | VEGETATION PRUNING DEVICE - The present invention discloses a vegetation pruning device comprising a main body; a cutting element; a guide bar for supporting the cutting element; a motor for driving the cutting element; a first handle assembly; a second handle assembly; a locking mechanism for detachably securing the second handle assembly to the first handle assembly; a connecting mechanism being positioned between the first handle assembly and the guide bar; the first handle assembly or the second handle assembly being operable to move linearly toward to or away from the guide bar, the connecting mechanism is provided to change the linearly movement of the first or the second handle assembly to the pivoting of the guide bar. Both of the first handle assembly and the second handle assembly are moving linearly, which makes the operator feel comfortable in any working instance. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110864 | TOOL ASSEMBLY - A tool assembly that includes a tool, which has a frame and a pair of suction cups. Each suction cup has a cup housing and a cup structure. The cup housing is coupled to the frame. The cup structure is at least partly received in the cup housing. At least one of the cup structures is rotatable relative to the frame. A method for releasably securing a tool assembly to a wall is also provided. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110865 | CHART SPECIFIC NAVIGATION PLOTTER AND METHOD FOR INEXPENSIVE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A navigational plotter for use with a selected navigational chart and its method for production include providing a generally transparent elongated planar straight edge member having each of a first and a second straight edges parallelly disposed opposite one another bounding a generally rectangular interior surface. A printed central axis bisecting the rectangular interior surface and at least one compass rose arranged to have its North/South ordinal points to lie upon the printed central axis thus to allow the user to maintain orientation of the plotter on the chart. A first distance scale is calibrated in accord with the scale of the selected chart along a selected line of latitude. The first distance scale is printed to span the East/West ordinal points on the compass rose and along the first straight edge. A second distance scale is calibrated in accord with longitude according to a Mercator projection. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110866 | OPTICAL SENSOR WITH COLLISION PROTECTION FOR A MEASUREMENT MACHINE - The invention relates to an optical sensor with collision protection for a measurement machine, in particular for a coordinate measurement machine. The optical sensor comprises a sensor-side coupling part for mechanically and optically connecting to the measurement machine, and a sensor element. According to the invention, the sensor comprises a sensor protective coupling as collision protection, said protective coupling comprising a coupling part on the measurement machine side and a coupling part on the sensor element side, wherein a fiber optic cable is routed between the coupling parts of the sensor protective coupling and wherein a fiber optic cable protection element surrounds the fiber optic cable, wherein the ends of the fiber optic cable protection element are fastened to the associated coupling part of the sensor protective coupling. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110867 | Chassis Gauge - A gauge device for assessing at least one alignment parameter associated with a motorcycle chassis. The motorcycle chassis having an axle shaft, a rear suspension swing arm and a pair of front fork suspension shock absorbers. The device comprising: an elongate member; a first locating element coupled to the elongate member and adapted to locate an axis of the axle shaft; a second locating element coupled to the elongate member and adapted to locate a rotation axis of the rear suspension swing arm; and a pair of alignment elements each coupled to the elongate member, each of the pair of alignment elements being adapted to locate an axis of a respective one of the front shock absorbers. A linear distance measurement element is coupled to the elongate member for indicating relative movement between elements. The device being adapted to assess at least three alignment parameters associated with a motorcycle chassis, the alignment parameter comprising: parallelism of front shock absorbers, rear axle alignment as indicated by distance between the axle shaft axis and the rotation axis of a rear suspension swing arm, and any one or more of rear suspension ride height, static sag and race sag. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110868 | PROTECTIVE COVER AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TECHNICAL FIELD - A system for applying a protective layer on the screen of an electronic device is disclosed. The system includes an alignment tray with one or more alignment lugs molded into the tray. The electronic device is then placed into the tray with the screen up. A combination protective layer/release layer is then placed over the tray and electronic device and holes in the combination protective layer/release layer are then placed over the lugs for proper alignment. The release layer is then removed then either two pieces utilizing a slit that extends through the release layer only or using a pull tab that may be easily separated from the protective layer using a slit or die cut line in the protective layer at the base of the pull tab. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110869 | END OF CYCLE DETECTION FOR A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a rotatable treating chamber for receiving laundry to be dried according to a predetermined cycle of operation and determining when the laundry is dry. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110870 | CLOSING PART FOR A SHOE AND CORRESPONDING SHOE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a closing part ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120110871 | Resilient Shoe With Pivoting Sole - An improved resilient shoe sole includes an outsole having a substantially inelastic side wall with a heel cavity. A substantially inelastic platform is located below the heel cavity, and a connector connects the platform with the side wall. The connector has a particular length and thickness to maintain the platform substantially below the sidewall when the shoe sole is not under a wearer's weight. When brought under forces of a wearer's weight, the connector bends and stretches as the spring compresses to allow the platform to deflect into the heel cavity. As weight is removed, the connector and spring cause the platform to deflect out of the heel cavity, biasing the platform below the side wall. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110872 | MIDSOLE PAD FOR WOMEN'S SHOES THAT DISTRIBUTES PRESSURE APPLIED ONTO THE SOLE OF THE FOOT, AND MIDSOLE AND SHOE HAVING SAME - Disclosed is a midsole for women's shoes which covers the area ranging from the rear end of the foot to the rear end of the forepart of the foot. The curvature (S) formed in the lengthwise direction of the foot along an upper surface of the pad has a portion that bulges out upwardly from the straight line interconnecting both ends of the pad in the lengthwise direction. The highest point (X) of the bulging portion, which is the point at which the bulging portion bulges out the farthest from said straight line, is positioned further forward (toward the forepart of the foot) than the point at which the line starting perpendicularly from the half point (M) of the straight line meets the curvature (S). According to the present invention, the portion of the women's shoe sole, which interconnects the rear end of the shoe sole spaced apart from the ground and a ground contacting part of the shoe sole, has a varying degree of slope, in order to enable the heel of the foot of a wearer to be positioned flat in the horizontal direction, thus distributing the pressure applied to the forepart and big toe part of the wearer's foot by the weight of the wearer to the heel part of the foot of the wearer, and thus effectively reducing the pressure. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110873 | SHOE ADAPTED TO BEING ADDED WITH PICTURES - A shoe that can be added with pictures, the shoe is provided on any surface thereof with at least a transparent bag, the bag at least has a pocket, the peripheries of the bag are stuck on the surface; the pocket of the bag is inserted therein with a picture which is accommodate in the bag, and the content of the picture can be shown on the surface through the transparent bag. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110874 | Sole With Adjustable Sizing - A sole with adjustable sizing is disclosed. The sole includes a fixed region and an adjustable region. The adjustable region is deformable when the sole is heated to a melting point associated with the adjustable region. The shape and size of the sole may be adjusted by deforming the adjustable region. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110875 | SELF-VENTILATING FOOTWEAR - Self-ventilating footwear, especially applicable to sports trainers, includes a sole with a chamber ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120110876 | Outsole Tread Pattern - A footwear sole includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface includes a plurality of tread members formed thereon. The tread members include a plurality of projections or lugs of various sizes and shapes which are grouped together into specific patterns. The material from which the projections are formed increases the shoe sole's ability to resist slipping on floor surfaces which are covered with oil, water, soap, etc. The shape and pattern of the projections or lugs enable them to resist flexing and disengaging the floor surface. This increases the footwear sole's ability to resist slipping. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110877 | BALLAST PLOUGH FOR BALLASTING A TRACK - The ballast hopper ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120110878 | Snow groomer - Snow groomer for treating snow-covered surfaces, the snow groomer having an internal combustion engine and least one generator connected via power electronics to at least one electric motor for a rotational functional drive of the snow groomer, wherein two generators connected in parallel between the internal combustion engine and the power electronics. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110879 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110880 | Media Display System For Ski-Lift Chair - An apparatus for displaying printed media includes a base member, clamps for securing the base member to a restraint bar of a ski-lift chair, and a top panel coupled with the base member such that the printed media is viewable from the ski-lift chair through the panel. A method of advertising at a ski area includes integrating advertising displays with ski-lift chairs of the ski area. Each of the advertising displays has one or more places to secure printed media. The method also includes inserting printed media within each of the advertising displays. Another method of advertising at a ski area includes integrating printed media within viewable regions of at least one media display system, and integrating the media display system with a ski-lift chair of the ski area. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110881 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device includes a display panel for irradiating light, a transparent substrate comprising an active portion for passing through the image light and a decoration portion surrounding the active portion, and a decoration layer filling a groove at the decoration portion. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110882 | ILLUMINATED SIGN - An illuminated sign that includes a base configured to face a front direction and configured to be placed in a first orientation and a second orientation when the base faces the front direction. A first character is configured to rotate with respect to the base between a first position facing the front direction and a second position facing the front direction. A second character is configured to rotate with respect to the base between the first position facing the front direction and the second position facing the front direction. A rotation mechanism is configured to enable at least one of the first character and the second character to rotate between the first and the second positions. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110883 | ADJUSTABLE SIGN HOLDER - A sign holder has a main portion, a sign or display holding member, a detachable portion, and a breakaway portion. The main portion has a first gripping member and at least first and second receiving members. The sign or display holding member is attached to the main portion and is arranged to releasably and frictionally hold a sign or display. The detachable portion includes a second gripping member and an engagement member. The breakaway portion detachably attaches the main portion and the detachable portion to one another. The engagement member is arranged to engage one of the first and second receiving members in a manner permitting the first and second gripping members to grip a fixture so as to hold the sign holder to the fixture. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110884 | Cheek Support Apparatus - A cheek support apparatus comprising a generally inverted U-shaped shell member, a base member, and a cheek supporting member is provided for a firearm. The shell member made of a form fitting material, for example, a thermoplastic material, is selectively configured with different coefficients of friction to enable rigid contact of the shell member to a stock of the firearm. The shell member comprising an inner frictional surface defines an opening for accommodating the stock of the firearm. The base member is rigidly attached to a closed upper end of the shell member. In an embodiment, one or more shim members are removably attached on the base member for adjustably positioning the cheek supporting member on the base member. The cheek supporting member is removably attached on one or more of the shim members or the base member for supporting a user's cheek, for example, during recoil of the firearm. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110885 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A GUN BARREL, DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A GUN BARREL AND A GUN BARREL - A method for producing a gun barrel, in which the barrel is formed from a pipe blank ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120110886 | SLOT-MOUNTED SIGHTING DEVICE - A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of the gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device includes a bottom rail mountable in a slot on the gun, wherein the slot is preferably positioned on the top surface of the gun. The sighting device may also include a mechanical sight that functions as the rear mechanical sight on the gun and/or a secondary light source. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110887 | Method and System for Attenuating A Wavelength Shifting Source - An apparatus comprises a light source which produces a first radiation within a first wavelength range and which produces a second radiation within a second wavelength range when a property of the light source is changed. The apparatus further comprises an optical device which receives the first radiation and attenuates the first radiation to emit a first attenuated radiation having a first perceived brightness. The optical device also receives the second radiation and attenuates the second radiation to emit a second attenuated radiation having a second perceived brightness. The first and second perceived brightnesses are approximately equal. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110888 | DEER LURE DEVICE - A scent container for the dispersing of animal scent comprising: a top portion; a bottom portion, where said bottom portion and the top portion are flexibly connected; an absorbent sponge contained in both the top portion and the bottom portion, where the absorbent sponge includes an animal scent; and a clamping portion, where the container attaches to the clamping portion. The clamping portion may include a handle and gripping teeth. The top portion and bottom portion may be interchangeable between a closed position and an open position. The container enables the disbursement of the animal scent when in the open position. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110889 | FISHING ROD HOLDER - A fishing rod holder and transport device that allows a plurality of fishing rods to each be secured in place via a resistive locking channel within the rod holder. When needed the fishing rods can be quickly removed from the rod holder with a single hand and the rods are stably supported within the holders such that they will not be accidentally dislodged and will not damage the rods. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110890 | BUCKET CONTAINING FLOATING NET FOR FISHING - A fish keeping system includes a bucket for storing a floating net assembly. The bucket may include a cushioned seat on a lid portion thereof to provide a seat for a user. The floating net assembly may be removed from the bucket and allowed to float in water. The floating net assembly may include a float ring on a top portion and a weighted lower ring to allow the net assembly to become elongated when disposed in water, such as a lake. A drawstring may be included at the lower end of the net assembly for easy removal of fish kept in the net. The net assembly may allow a fisherman to keep their catch in a more natural environment, without any physical restraint attached to the fish. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110891 | PLANT PEST TRAP AND METHODOLOGY OF USE - The invention could be a plant pest trap and a method of using same, the trap comprising of a laminate of a first sheet and a cover, the first sheet having a thickness greater than the cover, the first sheet further comprising of a first side and second side, the first side bearing a low adhesion adhesive and a bright color, while the second side presents a graphic representation, the cover reversibly covers the first side of the second sheet, the laminate being formed into a shape that matches the outline of the representation presented by the second side; a support staff secures at one end to the laminate while the other end of the support staff is used to anchors the staff in soil surrounding a plant to which the trap is to protect after the protective covering is removed from the first sheet. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110892 | Mosquito Trap - The present disclosure provides a mosquito trap which includes a mosquito trap enclosure having at least one sidewall and an interior space within the enclosure. A combination of water and biomass which is attractive to mosquitoes is located within the enclosure interior space. The trap also includes at least one entry point formed in the enclosure sidewall allowing mosquitoes to enter the enclosure. In addition, the trap includes a conduit having a first opening which is connected to the enclosure entry point and a second opening which is located within the enclosure interior space. The enclosure interior space is capable of retaining the combination of water and biomass without spillage if the enclosure is overturned. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110893 | BEDBUG DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD - A detection device and method for monitoring the presence of crawling insects, such as bedbugs is provided. One embodiment of the device includes a strip of material, having opposed front and rear surfaces and a plurality of apertures extending through the material, and an adhesive strip applied to the rear surface of the longitudinal strip, thereby exposing the adhesive through the apertures in the longitudinal strip. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110894 | Bed Bug Monitor Device for Vertical Surfaces - A bed bug monitor and/or capture device includes a housing defining a substantially enclosed interior space and a deadfall trap; a harborage element mounted adjacent the deadfall trap that defines at least one pathway through which bed bugs can travel; at least one bed bug attractant element positioned within the interior space of the housing; and at least one opening defined in at least one wall of the housing at a location either on or adjacent the deadfall trap and/or the harborage element, wherein fumes emanating from the bed bug attractant element can escape through the at least one opening to a location outside of the device in order to lure bed bugs toward the deadfall trap and the harborage element. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110895 | VEGETABLE LIPID-BASED COMPOSITION AND CANDLE - The present invention is a candle composition containing a vegetable lipid base component and a candle formed from the composition. The candle composition may contain up to 100 percent by weight of a vegetable lipid base component. The candle composition may further contain a plant derived crystal modifier. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110896 | METHOD FOR WET TORREFACTION OF A BIOMASS - A process for increasing the energy density of a biomass, which includes establishing a temperature and pressure within a reaction chamber that includes water and is at or above a desired reaction condition wherein the desired reaction condition is sufficient to increase the energy density of a reacted biomass; introducing a biomass into the reaction chamber such that the desired reaction condition is maintained or equilibrates thereto; and subjecting the biomass to the desired reaction condition for an amount of time effective to increase the energy density of the reacted biomass relative to the biomass prior to reaction. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110897 | Biofuel Production - This patent relates to biofuels, such as biodiesel and production of biofuels. One example, introduces a reactant to a renewable feedstock. The example produces a biofuel from the renewable feedstock and separates the reactant from the biofuel. The example recycles the reactant to react with additional renewable feedstock. The example also transfers heat from the recycled reactant to the additional renewable feedstock. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110898 | METHOD FOR LIPID EXTRACTION FROM BIOMASS - A method for recovering lipids from microbial biomass, the method including providing wet microbial biomass which contains lipids to extraction without disrupting the biomass cell walls, and subsequently, extracting the wet microbial biomass with a liquid extractant at elevated temperature of at least 170° C. and elevated pressure. The combination of the temperature and pressure is such that the lipids in the cells are contacted with the extractant. Subsequently the extracted lipids are recovered from or with the extractant. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110899 | ADDITIVE MIXTURE FOR THE BACTERICIDAL AND ANTICORROSIVE ADDITIZATION OF FUELS - An additive mixture for fuels including a) at least one N-formal, b) at least one antioxidant and c) at least one corrosion inhibitor. The additive mixture ensures that the additized fuels and lubricants have biocidal and corrosion-inhibiting additization, especially when they include proportions of renewable raw materials, such as biodiesel, and when they are in contact with copper-containing surfaces. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110900 | Liquid fuel composition and method for enhancing combustion efficiency of a liquid fuel - A liquid fuel composition includes: a liquid fuel; and a sublimatable organic compound that has a sublimation point lower than 45° C. at atmospheric pressure, and that includes a skeleton selected from bicycloheptane, indane, pyrone, cyclopropane, cyclobutane, cyclopentane, cyclohexane, cycloheptane, cyclooctane, and benzene. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110901 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING OF AQUATIC SPECIES - Disclosed herein is a method and system of recovering multiple products from industrial-scale production of a biomass of an aquatic species. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110902 | SULPHUR-COMPOUND ADSORBING AGENT FOR SOLVENT EXTRACTION OF COAL, AND A SULPHUR-COMPOUND ADSORPTION METHOD AND COAL REFINING METHOD EMPLOYING THE SAME - A sulfur compound adsorbent for solvent extraction of coal and methods using the same to adsorb sulfur compounds and refine coal are provided. The adsorbent for solvent extraction of coal serves to remove sulfur compounds from an organic solvent containing a coal's combustible component resulting from solvent extraction of low-grade coal and is composed of any one or a mixture of two or more selected from among alkali earth metal oxide, alkali earth metal hydroxide, aluminum oxide and activated carbon. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110903 | Stackable Holder or Planter for Potted Plants - A stackable holder for a potted plant has a top having a central opening and a plurality of legs extending from the top. A plurality of flexible flaps may extend inward from the central opening, and be frangibly joined to each other along a length of the flap. The stackable holder has a plurality of connectors attached to the top and/or the legs, which may connect multiple stackable holders side-by-side in a row. The stackable holder is configured so that it may be stacked upon a second stackable holder, allowing the stackable holders to be tightly packed for storage or shipment. The stackable holder may have a planter body having a base and at least one sidewall extending from the base to form a cavity. The planter body may be attached to the stackable holder or may be removable. The planter body may have a lid. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110904 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF HEAT ISLANDS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO GLOBAL WARMING - A system and method are provided for reducing global warming. In an embodiment, a platform is provided over a surface area and supports growing at least one plant. At least one panel is coupled to the platform that comprises a plurality of solar cells. Further, at least one water storage unit is coupled to the platform and configured to collect rain water. At least a portion of the surface area is shaded as a function of the platform thereby reducing temperature of the surface area. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110905 | DECORATIVE COVER FOR A FLOWER POT OR FLORAL GROUPING HAVING A MATTE FINISH ON A SURFACE THEREOF - A flexible sleeve disposable about at least a portion of a flower pot or floral grouping is formed of a flexible polymeric material having at least a portion of one surface thereof modified to provide a textured or matte finish to the flexible sleeve. The flexible sleeve may also be provided with perforations at preselected areas for removing an upper portion of the flexible sleeve from a lower portion thereof. Methods for wrapping a floral grouping or packaging a plant using the flexible sleeve are also described. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110906 | GASIFICATION REACTOR WITH DOUBLE WALL COOLING - It is supposed to be possible to achieve an essentially uniform water film protecting the corresponding metal panels, in a gasification reactor for producing crude gas containing CO or H | 2012-05-10 |
20120110907 | GASIFICATION REACTOR - A cooling shield is to be made available, in particular within the pressure container, with conical regions for the exit of gas or slag, in a gasification reactor ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120110908 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING A SOLID FUEL IN A SLURRY - According to various embodiments, a system includes a first cross-flow filter configured to remove at least a first portion of a liquid from a fuel slurry to increase a concentration of a solid fuel in the fuel slurry. The system also includes a gasifier configured to generate a syngas from the fuel slurry. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110909 | Carrier with integrated ducting - The present invention is directed to a carrier for an automobile with integrated active ducting. The carrier includes at least one aperture, and at least one louver rotatably mounted in the aperture. Also attached to the carrier is an actuator, and the actuator is connected to the louver. The actuator is operable for moving the louver between an open position and a closed position such that when the louver is in the open position, air flow passes through the aperture. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110910 | Door Urging Apparatus - A door urging apparatus, for use with an existing door hingedly mounted in a frame, the door moving between a closed, a crossover, and open states, the door urging apparatus including an offset bracket with a base and an arcuate planar element having a proximal end that extends from the base and a distal end with a first pivotal attachment. Also included is a plate affixed to a frame portion opposite of the hinged mount, the plate having a second pivotal attachment. Further included is a gas spring assembly having a lengthwise cylinder with a telescoping rod, the gas spring provides a dampened force extending the rod outward. The gas spring is pivotally attached between the first pivotal attachment and the second pivotal attachment, wherein operationally the door is urged into the open state by the gas spring and is also urged into the closed state by the gas spring. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110911 | Motor mount assembly - A door operating system for open and closing a door. The door operating system including a control unit for providing a signal indicative of whether the door is to be moved to an open or closed position. A motor mounting assembly is coupled to the control unit. The motor mounting assembly includes a motor operatively coupled to the control unit. The motor mount assembly further includes a primary chassis having a drive gear assembly coupled to the door and the motor and a secondary chassis isolated from vibrations with the primary chassis, the secondary chassis configured to mount to the motor assembly. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110912 | HIGH STRENGTH MECHANISM INTERFACE - A drive mechanism for a vehicle movable panel is provided having a drive cable coupled to a slide mechanism disposed within a guide track by a coupling interface. The coupling interface can include a rigid support structure connected to the drive cable, a composite over-mold, and at least one load bearing zone to spread the load from a high force event from the slide mechanism. A first load bearing zone can have a foot on the rigid support structure extended into a slot on the drive mechanism, but preferably can include a second load bearing zone having a pair of fore and aft tabs extending from the rigid support structure configured to generally abut internal edges a pair of fore and after sliding pads on the sliding mechanism, the fore and after tabs connected by an over-molded continuous load bearing member. | 2012-05-10 |
20120110913 | Aluminum Door Keyed Removable Mullion - An aluminum door removable mullion positioned between a door frame and a base plate. The mullion is secured between a top mount latch plate and the mullion tube encases the base plate. The mullion being comprised of a double fin door tube serves as an obstruction against the outdoor elements by providing a barrier all around the door. The mullion further contains a locking mechanism housed within its cavity to allow authorized removal of the mullion. | 2012-05-10 |