23rd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090139103 | Snap Line and Method - A snap line for use in applying powdered material to a surface. The line comprises at least one strand of material that has been coated with water repellent material. The line may be used in conjunction with powder that has also been coated with water repellent material. The line and the powder enable a user to apply lines to wet or damp surfaces in a normal fashion. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139104 | MULTI-PIECE FRAMING SQUARE - In some embodiments, a multi-piece frame square may include one or more of the following features: (a) a first arm, (b) a second arm, (c) a lever capable of being received by a slot within the second arm, (d) a retention portion releasably coupled to receiver slots on the first arm and receiver slots on the lever, (e) a receiver notch at a proximal end of the first arm, (f) catch portions on the second arm for receiving the lever, and (g) receiver holes on the first arm to receive alignment pins located on the second arm. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139105 | ARTICULATED-ARM THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS HAVING A PLURALITY OF ARTICULATED AXES - The invention relates to an articulated-arm three-dimensional measurement apparatus having a plurality of articulation axes with angle encoders integrated in said arms for individually measuring the angles of rotation about each of said articulation axes. In accordance with the invention, at least one of the arms ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139106 | DEVICE FOR CHECKING ACCURACY OF A RIGHT ANGLE - A tape measure has a first scale on one edge of the blade and a second scale on the other edge blade where the second scale is marked in units of length which are equal to the units of the first scale multiplied by the square root of 2. A method to check a right angle measures from a corner to a distal end of a first line using the units of the first scale, measures along a second line an equal length in the first units from the corner and marking a point, by measuring from the distal end to the point using the second scale and by adjusting an angle between the first and second lines at the corner until the distance between the distal end and the point is equal to the length of the first line when measured on the second scale. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139107 | Exhaust air dryer with a heat pump and a first fan - The invention relates to an exhaust air dryer with a drying compartment for objects to be dried, a supply air duct upstream of the drying compartment, a first fan for the supply of process air from a supply air inlet to the drying compartment and to an exhaust air outlet, an exhaust air duct between the drying compartment and the exhaust air outlet and a heat pump, with a heat sink in the exhaust air duct and a heat source in the supply air duct, characterized in that the first fan in the supply air duct is arranged between the supply air inlet and the heat source and a second fan in the supply air duct is arranged between the heat source and the drying compartment. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139108 | DRYER DRUM VANE - A dryer has complex angled surfaces and a plurality of grip elements thereon. The angled surfaces have varying angles of inclination relative to a base of the dryer vane and the characteristics of the grip elements vary in relation to the angle of inclination of the surface portions upon which they are disposed. The grip elements may protrude from the vane surfaces and the height of the grip elements may vary in relation to the varying angle of inclination of the surfaces. Taller grip elements may be provided on the less inclined surfaces and shorter grip elements may be provided on the more inclined surfaces. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139109 | Clothing dryer - Disclosed is a clothing dryer comprising a base configured to form a bottom of a main body, an exhaust duct installed in the main body and outwardly guiding hot air, a fixing member disposed at the exhaust duct and an exhaust duct bracket for fixing the exhaust duct at the base by being coupled to the fixing member. The exhaust duct bracket has an exhaust duct guide unit for receiving a shape of the fixing member disposed at the exhaust duct. Accordingly, it is capable of enhancing an assembly characteristic of the exhaust duct and of reducing a fabrication cost. And, the present invention relates to a method for mounting the exhaust duct of the clothing dryer at the base of the main body, by coupling the fixing member formed at the exhaust duct and the exhaust duct bracket formed at the base of the main body to each other. In the method, an exhaust duct guide unit for receiving a shape of the fixing member is formed at the upper surface of the exhaust duct bracket and then the fixing member and the exhaust duct bracket are coupled to each other, thus the exhaust duct is fixed at the base of the main body. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139110 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR DRYER - A control apparatus for a dryer, which can provide a connection for a detecting circuit adapted to determine a clogging degree of the dryer, is disclosed. The control apparatus includes a power supply circuit comprising a heating coil arranged in a heater case, and a temperature control member mounted to the heater case, the temperature control member receiving power, and supplying the received power to the heating coil, a microcomputer for controlling an operation of the dryer, and a connecting line for connecting the power supply circuit to the microcomputer. Through the connecting line, the microcomputer can detect a state of the power supply circuit. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139111 | Comfort Heel for Heeled Shoes - A shoe shock absorbing and support system that is able to cushion the impact of a heel striking a surface to reduce injury and fatigue and to compensate for uneven surfaces while minimizing injury to the wearer. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a cushion layer formed of a soft, shock-absorption material is incorporated into the heel. The present invention also provides a multiple layer contour system that provides stability and cushioning without greatly increasing the thickness of the inner sole of the shoe. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139112 | BICYCLE SHOE WITH VENTILATING SOLE - The ventilated shoe comprises an outer sole and at least two interchangeable inner soles. The inner sole in disposed in contact with and over the outer sole. The outer sole has ventilation ports at the toe portion and at the heel portion. The ventilation ports extend through the entire thickness of the outer sole. A support is provided to spacedly rest the inner sole over the outer sole in a manner to allow air to penetrate through the ventilation ports and to circulate between the outer sole and the inner sole. The inner sole may be air permeable and is used when the temperature is medium to high. Under cold temperature it is preferable to use an impermeable inner sole. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139113 | FOOT ORTHOSIS SUPPORT DEVICE METHOD AND APPARATUS - A flexible support device adapted to provide overall structural biomechanics support and contouring of a lower limb of a patient by a practitioner where the flexible support device having various indentations to provide proper fitting of a bold for production of an orthosis device in one form. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139114 | Sole Assembly for an Article of Footwear - The present invention is related to an article of footwear that has an upper extending around at least a portion of a foot. The outsole is secured to the upper. The article of footwear has a midsole that is detachably secured to the outsole. This midsole has a vertically projecting generally dome shaped support element located in the heel portion of the midsole. The dome shaped support element may be in contact with outsole interior sidewalls only while in an compressed state or it may remain in contact with the interior sidewalls in an uncompressed state. The dome shaped support element is at least partially covered by a cushioning cover that is made of a material less stiff than the material comprising the dome shaped support element. The cushioning cover may be partially covered by a heel plate that extends from the heel of the shoe towards the toe of the shoe. The heel plate may or may not extend the entire length of the shoe. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139115 | HINGE APPARATUS - Various exemplary embodiments are provided of hinge apparatus, which may be used, for example, to hingedly connect upper and lower frame members of a device or tool. In one embodiment of a hinge apparatus, first and second linking members each include a base portion, sidewalls, and flange portions. The flange portions define sets of openings configured to receive a portion of a first connector, for selectively adjusting the angular orientation of the upper frame member relative to the lower frame member in an open, ready-for-use configuration. The linking members include connector openings configured to receive a portion of a second connector. When the first connector is not engaged with any set of openings, the upper frame member is pivotably movable relative to the lower frame member about the second connector to a closed, collapsed configuration in which the upper frame member is alongside the lower frame member. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139116 | WHEEL ASSEMBLIES - Various exemplary embodiments are provided of wheel assemblies and tires. In one exemplary embodiment, a wheel assembly generally includes first and second wheel pieces attachable to each other. The first and second wheel pieces may include respective first and second rim portions. Each of the first and second rim portions may include an arced portion that defines only a portion of a circumference of a rim, such that the arced portions collectively define the circumference of the rim when the first and second wheel pieces are attached. The first and second wheel pieces may be slidably engagable in a first axial direction that is substantially parallel to a rotational axis of the wheel assembly. The first and second wheel pieces may be slidably disengagable in a second axial direction that is generally opposite the first axial direction. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139117 | Method for Configuring a Shellfish Dredge - A method for configuring a shellfish dredge is described. In an embodiment of the invention, a bag on a shellfish dredge has a front side and a back side and is attached to a tow. The front side of the bag has a pair of end peaks, one or more central peaks and an open area for catching shellfish. The end peaks are attached to the tow and the central peaks are attached to vertical chains connected to the tow. The bag is of a depth to catch and contain shellfish. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139118 | DRAGLINE EXCAVATOR BUCKET - A bucket for a dragline has a pivoted mounting by having two spaced pivotal arms, typically of arcuate or cranked form, pivotally connected to the outside of a rear wall of the bucket about pivot axes extending transverse to the bucket and below the upper rim of the bucket whereby pivotal connections at the upper end of each pivot arm may be disposed over the rim and within the bucket zone. Thus the pivot arms may be moved in use through greater than 90° from a position in which the bucket is vertically suspended. The pivot arms act to spread splayed hoist chains without a spreader bar. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139119 | Payload system that compensates for rotational forces - The present disclosure is directed to a payload calculation system for use with a work implement. The payload calculation system may have a state sensor configured to measure a state of the work implement. The payload calculation system may further have a processing device configured to calculate a mass of a payload moved by the work implement. The processing device may be configured to use the measured state to compensate the calculation of the mass for centrifugal, inertial, and frictional forces of the work implement caused by the work implement rotating about a vertical pivot. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139120 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND GIFT HOLDER - The present invention relates to ornamental display devices for storing items such as keepsakes and gift cards. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139121 | Promotional calendar and website - An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes calendars for dissimulation by distributors of customizable promotion products with distributor specific URLs which enable the customer to view supplier produced products which then are ordered through the distributor. The distributor then reviews and forwards the order to the suppliers who then manufacture the customized items and either ship the items directly to the customer or ships the items to the distributor who checks the items and forwards them to the customer. A number of URLs may access the same website. The calendars also may include monthly themes, descriptions of the benefits of use of the themes, case studies and statistics involving use of the themes, promotional products, planning work sheets, and return on investment and return on objectives work sheets. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139122 | Variable matrix display device and method | 2009-06-04 |
20090139123 | Display device - A display device includes an edge-lit light-transmitting sheet having first and second opposed parallel surfaces. A matrix is applied to at least one of the first and second surfaces and comprises a series of lines extending between opposed edges of the sheet. The spacings between the lines and/or the thicknesses of the lines are so chosen as to obtain a desired intensity of illumination at selected areas of the sheet. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139124 | COLLAPSIBLE SIGN - A collapsible sign comprising a pivotal sign carrying member, an upright member hingedly attached to the pivotal sign carrying member, and a foldable support member adapted to stabilize the upright member and the pivotal sign carrying member. The pivotal sign carrying member may be adapted to lock into a substantially perpendicular arrangement with the upright member, or fold into a substantially parallel arrangement with the upright member. A flexible membrane may be rolled around the pivotal sign carrying member. Further, the collapsible sign may include a foldable support having an asymmetric arrangement of legs attached to the upright member. Alternatively, the collapsible sign may include a support member comprising a base member in a perpendicular arrangement with the upright member, and including penetration means for stabilizing the upright member and the sign carrying member. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139125 | Informational stop sign - An informational stop sign has an octagonal center portion, a primary traffic symbol in the center of the octagonal center portion wherein the primary traffic symbol is the word STOP displayed within the center portion, a plurality of rectangular portions extending radially outward from and perpendicular to the periphery of the center portion, each of the plurality of rectangular portions corresponding to a location of an inlet of a traffic intersection, and an Arabic numeral displayed within at least one of the plurality of rectangular portions indicating an inlet to the traffic intersection having a stop sign, the Arabic numeral being the number of inlets to the traffic intersection having a stop sign. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139126 | Retractable label - A labeling system comprises a wall enclosing a space and a container for holding a retractable label, the container laterally disposed in relation to the space. The retractable label is configured to extend out of and retract into the container. In some embodiments, the wall at least partially defines a container cap. In other embodiments, the wall at least partially defines another container for holding material, such as, e.g., material of medicinal utility. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139127 | SYSTEM FOR HANGING MULTIPLE PICTURES IN A COLLAGE USING A GRID OF SUPPORTS - A system for hanging multiple pictures, photographs, picture frames, or other objects, collectively referred to herein as pictures, in a collage, using a regularly-spaced grid of pegs or other supports that are attached to a wall. Each picture includes one or more sockets, generally along the top of the picture, or one or more of its edges, although in some embodiments a picture can include sockets located elsewhere on the picture. A picture can be attached to the grid by placing it on the grid so that its sockets are supported by the pegs. In accordance with an embodiment, to add a picture to the wall, a user places the top edge of the picture over the grid until its sockets fit around the pegs, and then allows the picture to swing into the wall until it rests against the wall or other supports. To remove the picture, the user gently lifts the picture off the pegs and removes it from the wall. This process can be repeated with multiple pictures to create or change a wall-mounted collage. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139128 | ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER STOCK APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FIREARMS - Adjustable shoulder stock apparatus for use with firearms are described. An example adjustable shoulder stock apparatus for use with firearms includes a shoulder stock into which a connecting piece of the firearm is to be inserted. The connecting piece defines a plurality of boreholes. Additionally, the example adjustable shoulder stock apparatus includes a bolt having a end to be inserted in one of the plurality of boreholes to secure the shoulder stock relative to the connecting piece. Further the example adjustable shoulder stock apparatus includes a lever that defines a recess that is open toward a top of the firearm and is closed toward a bottom of the firearm. An opposite end of the bolt is positioned in the recess and coupled to the lever. The lever is to remove the bolt from the one of the plurality of boreholes. The lever comprises a projection to engage a wall of the shoulder stock to prevent movement of the lever past the wall. Further still, the example adjustable shoulder stock apparatus includes a cross pin positioned through the bolt to couple the bolt to the lever, wherein the cross pin does not protrude beyond a molded material of the lever and a plurality of lateral flanks of the shoulder stock in which the lever is positioned. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139129 | SAMPLING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a sampling device for capturing samples from a fluid environment. The invention has particular application to the capture of phytoplankton samples from bodies of water. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139130 | Tip-Up Notification System for Ice Fishing - The present invention is a notification system used to notify a fisherman when a fish has taken the bait at a particular ice fishing hole. The notification system includes a receiver/transmitter system used in conjunction with a tip-up device associated with a fishing line. When the tip-up is activated due to the application of pressure to a fishing line, a transmitter sends a signal to a receiver. The receiver includes a signaling means, which notifies a user when a signal has been received from the transmitter. One receiver may be used with a plurality of tip-ups and transmitters. The receiver may be adapted to distinguish between the signals transmitted by different transmitters. The receiver may also include signaling means which provide information regarding which transmitter sent a signal, so a user may determine which tip-up has been activated in situations where several transmitters are associated with one receiver. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139131 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TWO FISHING LINES - The invention involves a fishing device used for operatively connecting a first fishing line and a second fishing line from a first fishing rod and a second fishing rod, respectively, to a hook. The fishing device includes a spreader bar having a first connector at a first end, a second connector at a second end, and a third connector interposed between the first end and the second end. The first connector is shaped to connect with the first fishing line. The second connector is shaped to connect with the second fishing line. The third connector is shaped to operatively connect with the hook. The spreader bar is shaped to remain streamline when pulled through a body of water. The spreader bar thereby acts to inhibit the first fishing line from entangling with the second fishing line. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139132 | Bait and accessory tray - A bait and accessory tray for mounting in a fishing boat or watercraft, which in one embodiment includes a plate having an opening for receiving a bait container and a recess, typically adjacent to the opening, for receiving bait or particles or segments of bait to be used in fishing. One or more drain openings are typically provided in the bottom of the plate recess and a bracket bar is typically fitted with a pair of bolts secured to one edge of the plate for mounting the plate on a support in the watercraft. The support may also mount one or more fishing rod holders. In another embodiment the plate element of the tray is characterized by multiple bait container openings and a plate recess which is typically fitted with drain openings, for receiving bait of selected character. Like the single-opening bait tray, the multiple-opening tray may include a pair of bolts that mount a bracket bar on a pedestal or support in the watercraft to locate the trays in close proximity to the fisherman. One or more tool slots may also be provided in the tray plate for supporting various tools. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139133 | RODENT BAIT STATION - An embodiment of a bait station comprises a rotatable lid and air-tight bait compartments. An additional compartment also contains bait and is accessible to rodents as they enter the station. The rotatable lid is configured to hold the bait within the compartments and can be rotated in order to replace the previously accessible bait with fresh bait from a different compartment. A key can be attached to an extension pole in order to unlock and rotate the rotatable lid without requiring a person to kneel down or bend over. A base having two entrances provides an inviting environment for rodents. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139134 | BIOFUEL PRODUCTION - Methods, enzymes, recombinant microorganism, and microbial systems are provided for converting polysaccharides, such as those derived from biomass, into suitable monosaccharides or oligosaccharides, as well as for converting suitable monosaccharides or oligosaccharides into commodity chemicals, such as biofuels. Commodity chemicals produced by the methods described herein are also provided. Commodity chemical enriched, refinery-produced petroleum products are also provided, as well as methods for producing the same. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139135 | Stabilization of Fatty Oils and Esters with Alkyl Phenol Amine Aldehyde Condensates - Biodiesel fuels, renewable diesel fuels and feedstocks to these fuels (derived from plant seed oils or animal fats) are viewed as more environmentally friendly, renewable alternative fuels or supplemental fuels with petroleum-based diesel. Alkyl phenol amine aldehyde condensates improve the stability of biofuels by inhibiting the degradation processes. Alkyl phenylene diamines employed together with alkyl phenol amine aldehyde condensates in the biofuels give synergistically improved stability of the fuels. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139136 | HIGH ETHANOL-CONTENT FUEL COMPOSITIONS - A diesel fuel formulation containing a high proportion of ethanol has a corrected flash point. This flash point modification is achieved by feeding into the mixture a liquid of low flash point such as a light fraction consisting of a C5 to C7 paraffin cut. The resultant formulation invention can be directly used in a vehicle. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139137 | VAPOUR PHASE ESTERIFICATION OF FREE FATTY ACIDS - A method is presented for producing biodiesel from a triglyceride feedstock. The feedstock is pretreated by thermal cracking or rapid pyrolysis to form a middle distillate fraction rich in fatty acids. The middle distillate fraction is then treated by vapour phase esterification under vacuum and in the presence of an alcohol and a solid acid catalyst to produce a biodiesel stream. The biodiesel stream can be treated with a basic solution to convert residual free fatty acids to non-foaming metallic soaps, which are separated by known means. A method is also provided for producing a biodiesel/naphtha mixture, in which a triglyceride feedstock is pretreated by thermal cracking or rapid pyrolysis to produce a middle distillate fraction, a naphtha stream and a gas stream. The naphtha stream and the middle distillate fraction are then treated by vapour phase esterification under vacuum and in the presence of an alcohol and a solid acid catalyst to produce a mixed biodiesel/naphtha stream. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139138 | DEVICE FOR TRAINING CREEPING PLANTS - A device for training creeping plants by means of a substantially vertical, flexible support wire comprises a reel with quick attach means to effect attachment to a carrying cable. A winding spool for the support wire is mounted so that it is able to rotate. The reel comprises: an immobilizing lever ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139139 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SEQUESTERING CARBON - Provided herein are mixtures of C4 grasses and legumes, and methods of using such mixtures to sequester carbon. Methods of using the sequestered carbon in the form of, for example, carbon credits, to offset or mitigate carbon usage also are provided. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139140 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO GROW BULB-CROPS - The invention is related to a method and device to grow bulb-crops for Cut-flower-production, like tulip bulbs or daffodil-bulbs. The device is constructed with a growing substrate, like a layer of mineral wool, including supportive means to position the bulbs to grow upright in the substrate. The device of substrate has gabs and or channels under the bulb, to create rooting-chambers or root-channels, to store and guide the roots of the bulbs. The invention shows also a method to grow commercial flower bulb crops. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139141 | Automatic door opener - An automatic door opener is attachable to at least one manual door and an automatic door. The automatic door has a closed position and an open position. The automatic door opener includes an opening actuator, a pressure reservoir and a door activator. The opening actuator is operably connected to the automatic door. The pressure reservoir system is operably connected to the opening actuator, operably connected to the manual door, and operably connected to the automatic door. Movement of the manual door adds pressure to the pressure storage reservoir system. The door activator has an at rest position and an open position whereby pressure from the pressure reservoir system is released to the opening actuator moving the automatic door from a closed position to an open position responsive to movement of the door activator form the at rest position to the open position. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139142 | DEVICE WITH MEMORY FUNCTION FOR DETECTING CLOSURE OF VEHICLE DOORS AND METHOD THEREOF - A device with a memory function for detecting closure of vehicle doors and the method thereof is disclosed. Before a vehicle door is open, a detecting signal near the outer side of the door is emitted and its detection status is recorded. When the vehicle door is to be closed, a First detecting signal is emitted from the door frame top downwards and a second detecting signal is emitted near the outer side of the door. If the first detecting signal indicates that a person is at the door or the second detecting signal indicates that a person exists on the outer side of the door by comparison with a precious record, then the door is prohibited from being closed. Otherwise, the door can be closed. This automatic detection method can prevent the driver from accidentally hurt passengers by carelessly closing the doors. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139143 | Door Hinge Finger Guard - An apparatus for preventing a door from closing, thereby avoiding injuries, such as pinching of fingers or other body parts, that occur on both the handle and hinge side of the door. The apparatus is a wedge-shaped device that comprises a wedge-portion and an attached handle. The handle is placed over a door hinge to secure the device in place, and the wedge-portion is shaped to fit between the edge of the door and the door frame, thereby preventing the door from closing beyond a predetermined angle. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139144 | TELESCOPING GATE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A telescoping gate can include a frame, a primary gate member connected to the frame in a manner such that the primary gate member can move relative to the frame, and a secondary gate member that is moveable with respect to both the primary gate member and the frame. The primary gate member can include at least one side wall, a top wall extending at an angle from a top of the side wall, and a bottom wall extending at an angle from a bottom of the side wall to create a cavity between the bottom wall, side wall and top wall. The secondary gate member can be located in the cavity of the primary gate member and configured to move relative to the primary gate member and the frame within that cavity. The bottom wall of the primary gate member includes a first roller/rail structure and the secondary gate member includes a bottom wall having a first roller/rail structure configured to mate with the first roller/rail structure of the primary gate member bottom wall. In addition, the bottom wall of the primary gate can include a roller/rail structure configured to contact a mating ground roller/rail structure. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139145 | Door and rack - A door includes a door body, a pair of rotating shafts, a pair of opening/closing levers and an inhibiting member. The pair of rotating shafts rotate the door body toward either one of the left and right directions. The pair of rotating shafts are provided on each of the left and right sides of the door body. The pair of rotating shafts are vertically slidable. The pair of opening/closing levers are provided on each of the left and right sides of the door body. The opening/closing lever is connected to the rotating shaft on the same side of the door body. The opening/closing lever acommodates the connected rotating shaft within the door body by rotation. The inhibiting member inhibits one of the rotating shafts from being accommodated within the door body by operating simultaneously with rotation of the opening/closing lever connected to the other rotating shaft. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139146 | DOOR OPERATOR - A drive mechanism is provided for a door operator, comprising a drive member and a driven member. The drive member includes a protrusion, the edges of the protrusion forming first and second driving surfaces which define a free space of at least about 90° there between. The driven member includes a protrusion, the sides of the protrusion form a first and a second driven surface, respectively. The drive member is adapted to be operably connected to between a motor assembly for rotating the drive member and a door closer assembly rotating with the driven member. The drive member and the driven member are disposed for relative rotation in substantially the same plane such that the driven member protrusion moves in the free space defined by the driving surfaces of the drive member protrusion. Rotation of the drive member from a first angular orientation to a second angular orientation in a direction toward an adjacent driven surface causes rotation of the driven member for powered opening of the door from the closed position to the open position. The driven member protrusion moves in the free space without engaging the protrusion surfaces when the door is opened manually from the closed position and allowed to close. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139147 | Method to high availability control for railway doors systems, on board system and application to accessories and surroundings of doors - The invention aims at increasing the availability of doors systems without affecting the reliability of control systems. For this purpose, the invention provides to take advantage of the alternating operation of door systems positioned on either side of the same car. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139148 | SUPERABRASIVE GRAIN SETTING METHOD - In a superabrasive grain setting method, a two-dimensionally developed coordinate preparation step is taken, wherein a non-cylindrical area of a mounting surface where a tangential line to the mounting surface in a plane including the axis of the manufacturing mold crosses with the axis of a manufacturing mold is developed into a circular-arc belt-like surface, and a plurality of mounting points are set on the circular-arc belt-like surface in a grid pattern in dependence on mounting positions for superabrasive grains. Then, a rectification step is taken, wherein the grid pattern of the mounting points is rectified in predetermined angular ranges so that the mounting points do not make consecutive point lines in the circumferential direction of the circular-arc belt-like surface. A mounting step is thereafter taken of mounting the superabrasive grains on the mounting surface of the manufacturing mold based on the grid pattern rectified at the rectification step. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139149 | Abrasive Grain Based on Melted Spherical Corundum - An abrasive grain made from melted spherical corundum where the abrasive grain consists of a spherical corundum core, coated with an encircling layer of a binder and fine-grained abrasive solid particles. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139150 | Method of Making a Modified Abrasive Compact - A method of treating the working surface of an abrasive compact having a working surface. The working surface, or a region adjacent the working surface, of the abrasive compact is contacted with a halogen gas or a gaseous environment containing a source of halide ions, preferably at a temperature at or below 800° C., in order to remove catalysing material and any foreign metal matrix material from the region adjacent the working surface. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139151 | PORTABLE STAGING AND LEG BRACKET THEREFOR - A portable staging system adjustable for quick assembly and disassembly and inherent sturdiness. The portable staging system includes a bracket assembly for detachably coupling a support member to the platform of the portable stage. The bracket assembly includes a bracket sleeve adapted to receive the support member, a brace member shiftable within the bracket sleeve between a support member engaging position and a support member clearing position, and an actuator assembly for simultaneously shift first and second drivers of the brace member. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139152 | GUTTER LEVEL DEVICE - A gutter level device for leveling a gutter against a pitched fascia board is provided. The gutter level device includes a clip adapted to attach to a rear wall of the gutter. A selectively formable arm is coupled to a first end of the clip and adapted to bend to a first desired angle. The arm is further adapted to substantially match the pitch of the fascia board. A method for leveling the gutter with the gutter level device is also provided. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139153 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING PERPENDICULAR MEMBERS - Construction devices and methods are employed for the proper spacing and alignment of structural members or other objects to be affixed. The device and method may be employed to align and fasten together a support beam and a truss. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139154 | Animal House Ceiling Vent - A ceiling vent assembly consisting of a pair of opposed end panels and a pair of opposed side panels which defining a frame. At least one louver is pivotally mounted within the frame to be movable between an open position to permit airflow through the vent assembly and a closed position blocking airflow. The louver includes an upper surface defining a curvature and decreases in thickness at an outer edge. When in an open configuration, the louver permits air to pass through the ceiling vent assembly in a directed flow associated with the curvature of the louver upper surface. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139155 | DEVICE AND CEILING SYSTEM FOR CATCHING INSECTS IN A BUILDING SPACE - A ceiling system includes a number of longitudinal beams and/or transverse beams to be arranged in longitudinal arrangement and/or transverse arrangement in a building space, a number of ceiling panels to be arranged on the longitudinal and/or transverse beams, and at least one insect catching device, which: a horizontal holder supported by the transverse beams and/or longitudinal beams; one or more electrical lamps for emitting ultraviolet light to the surrounding area for the purpose of attracting insects; a connecting element for connecting the lamp to the domestic mains supply; and a fixing element for fixing insects attracted by the light. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139156 | FAST BEAM CLAMP - The present invention provides a beam clamp including a clamp base and a rotational portion. The base includes an interior cavity and an external surface. The base and the rotational portion are pivotably connected by a mateable device. The rotational portion extends into the interior cavity of the base and the rotational portion includes a torsion spring. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139157 | POLYETHYLENE BACKBOARD TRAINING DEVICE - A backboard training device having high density polyethylene panels mounted so that buckling is avoided and unwanted sound is reduced. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139158 | CONFORMABLE WIDE WALL ANGLE - A wide wall angle useful in locations of seismic activity to support ceiling tile and grid tees of a suspended ceiling comprising an assembly of an elongated base angle and an elongated extension strip, the base angle having generally perpendicular legs integral with one another and intersecting at a longitudinally extending corner, one leg being adapted to be fixed against a wall with the corner down, and the other adapted to project horizontally from the wall, the extension strip having a face with greater than the width of the horizontal leg, the extension strip having a multiple layer construction, two layers of the extension strip being held together in close parallel relation by an intermediate web integral with the layers, at least portions of the two layers being arranged to frictionally engage at least a part of the horizontal leg of the base angle spaced from the corner such that the strip can be assembled on and frictionally retained on the horizontal leg of the base angle, the horizontal leg of the base angle being disposed between the two layers of the extension strip. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139159 | FLOATING FLOOR ASSEMBLED FROM AN ARRAY OF INTERCONNECTED SUBUNITS, EACH OF WHICH INCLUDES A STONE, CERAMIC, OR PORCELAIN TILE BONDED TO AN INJECTION MOLDED POLYOLEFIN SUBSTRATE - A floating floor assembled from an array of interconnected subunits, each of which includes a stone, ceramic or porcelain tile and a one-piece polymeric plastic substrate to which the stone, ceramic, or porcelain tile is bonded. Each substrate is injection molded from certain polyolefin polymers and incorporates the interlock structure and certain other features of the modular sports tiles of U.S. Pat. No. 4,930,286. The substrates of the present invention, however, differ in that the plastic support grid is formed by three sets of mutually intersecting walls, with each set being angularly offset from the other two by 120 degrees, and each substrate is sized to precisely fit a stone, ceramic or porcelain tile, which is accurately positioned by tile locator tabs on a pair of intersecting sides of the substrate. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139160 | FLOATING FLOOR ASSEMBLED FROM AN ARRAY OF INTERCONNECTED SUBUNITS, EACH OF WHICH INCLUDES A STONE, CERAMIC, OR PORCELAIN TILE BONDED TO AN INJECTION MOLDED POLYOLEFIN SUBSTRATE - A floating floor assembled from an array of interconnected subunits, each of which includes a stone, ceramic or porcelain tile and a one-piece polymeric plastic substrate to which the stone, ceramic, or porcelain tile is bonded. Each substrate is injection molded from certain polyolefin polymers and incorporates the interlock structure and certain other features of the modular sports tiles of U.S. Pat. No. 4,930,286. The substrates of the present invention, however, differ in that each substrate incorporates a vertical stabilization system, the plastic support grid is formed by three sets of mutually intersecting walls, with each set being angularly offset from the other two by 120 degrees, and each substrate is sized to precisely fit a stone, ceramic or porcelain tile, which is accurately positioned by tile locator tabs on a pair of intersecting sides of the substrate. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139161 | Log staircase and a method of producing components for a log staircase - A log staircase is disclosed along with a method of producing components for the log staircase. The log staircase includes an elongated stringer capable of angularly extending from a lower level to an upper level. The stringer has an outer circumference with a notch formed therein. A protuberance extends upward from the notch. The log staircase also includes a tread having a semicircular periphery with a flat surface. An opening is formed in the semicircular periphery of the tread. The opening is designed to mate with the protuberance to retain the flat surface crossways to the stringer. The method includes cutting a number notches and protuberances in each of a pair of stringers, and cutting a pair of openings in a predetermined number of treads which are capable of mating with the protuberances to retain each of the treads crossways to the pair of stringers. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139162 | Bedroom windows that opens itself to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning without external electrical supply - A bedroom window that detects predetermined levels of carbon monoxide and automatically open by itself to save the occupants lives without any external electrical supply, replaceable alkaline batteries or any human action; this lifesaver window is self-contained, pre-assembled, solar-powered, environmentally friendly and able to open the window sash by itself to allow the CO to escape, to reduce CO concentration, to let the outside clean air to enter the room, to sound it's alarm, and to trigger the Fire & Police Private Central Station Alarm; it can be installed as new or as a replacement window in homes, hotels, hospitals, dormers or wherever humans or animals live; can be manufactured in different sizes and styles to accommodate any architectural design and furthermore it installation requires the same skills & tools needed to install a regular window without the need of other trades. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139163 | Insulating glass unit - An insulating unit that includes at least three transparent and/or semi-transparent sheets and which includes an improved arrangement to secure one or more intermediate sheets to a spacer frame. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139164 | Insulating glass unit - An insulating unit that includes at least three transparent and/or semi-transparent sheets and which includes an improved arrangement to secure one or more intermediate sheets to a spacer frame. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139165 | Insulating glass unit - An insulating unit that includes at least three transparent and/or semi-transparent sheets and which includes an improved arrangement to secure one or more intermediate sheets to a spacer frame. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139166 | Arrangement of a store room for residential buildings comprising stacked apartments - The arrangement of a store room for residential buildings comprising stacked apartments is presented. In such apartments, which are designed similarly to the apartment presented in EP 1455033B1, an external room | 2009-06-04 |
20090139167 | CONNECTOR FOR PANELLING - A connector having at least one channel configured to receive the edge of a soft centred panel to be connected wherein the interior walls of the channel are smooth and the end portion of the soft centred panel abuts substantially all the internal area of the channel and at least one attachment portion configured to receive at lease one finishing accessory. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139168 | INTERIOR TRIM SYSTEM FOR USE OVER EXISTING MOLDING - An interior trim system comprising two-piece baseboards, baseboard end caps, window and door casings, crown moldings and window sill caps, the baseboards and crown molding formed with pre-mitered inside and outside corner pieces. The baseboards, end caps, casings and window sill caps can be installed over existing baseboards, casings and window sills without removing the original trim, and are glued into place with instant-hold glue. A template for accurately cutting the window sill cap is included in the system along with a miter guide provided for accurately cutting lengths of baseboards, casings, and crown molding. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139169 | Anti-hurricane attacker - The AHA assembly for dispersing relative bad weather syndrome (wind and water) into at least three directions, protecting bridges, buildings, sidewalks, seashores and beaches. The AHA has a main body housing, holding internal sections of mouth area, compression area, ventura area and exit area. Internal baffles or faceplates are mounted with pressure springs to provide resistance against oncoming force, and then redirecting the overcoming force with pressure to exhaust nozzles which redirect energy directly back into the incoming force or away from it, thereby reducing the bad weather syndrome affecting the intended protected area by said installation of device. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139170 | Floor Covering, Floor Panels and Method for Manufacturing Floor Panels - Floor covering that is composed of a plurality of hard floor panels ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139171 | Extruded permanent form-work for concrete - A set of extruded panels is provided for constructing a form-work for concrete. The set includes a plurality of first, second and connecting wall panels. The first wall panels are arranged edge to edge to form a first wall. The second wall panels are arranged edge to edge to form a second wall generally parallel to the first wall. The connecting wall panels are arranged to span transversely between the first and second walls. Each first wall panel incorporates an outer wall extending between first and second edges of the first wall panel, and an inner wall extending between first and second edges of the first wall panel, the inner wall spaced transversely from the outer wall and located relatively more proximate to the second wall panel. Each first wall panel incorporates a plurality of support walls extending transversely between the outer and inner walls. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139172 | Gymnastic floor structure - A gymnastic floor structure includes an elastic collective floor substrate | 2009-06-04 |
20090139173 | Wlikins shutter assembly - A shutter system is disclosed which is unitized in a single rectangular frame or bracket with a window or door for use in a building opening that includes a plurality of shutter plates that can be folded and unfolded, each of the shutter plates having a hinged joint with adjoining shutter plates. The shutter assembly shields an enclosure from environmental elements. The rectangular bracket has guide members with tracks for guiding the shutter plates using extensions with rollers from each of the hinged joints to cooperate with the guide members. In one embodiment, the moveable flat plats slides behind the stationary flat plats. In another embodiment, the moveable flat plats are collected at one side of the rectangular frame providing maximum opening of the enclosure. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139174 | TEMPORARY MASKING CEILING - Temporary masking ceiling formed by a textile fabric provided with transverse orifices, joined to form open, tubular cavities. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139175 | ROOFING SHINGLES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND AFFIXING SAME - A roofing shingle ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139176 | Slotted Tabbed Rim Track and Building Method - Adjustable slotted rim track for securing peripheral edges of a joist-floor panel assembly has a generally U-shaped planar web with interior depending tabs and opposite depending flanges normal to and separated by the web. The depending flanges may have a series of parallel adjustment slots for receiving fasteners through the flanges to connect and secure the rim track to a framing member such as a floor joist or floor panel assembly. Another design provides adjustment slots on the tabs instead of flanges. The slotted tabbed rim track design allows the joist-floor panel assembly to move relative to the rim track. Tabbed slots or angle clips affixed to the interior planar area of the rim track web are utilized for secure fastening of the adjustable rim track to the joist framing member during final installation of the assembly. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139177 | Coupler system for adjacent precast concrete members and method of connecting - Adjacent precast reinforced concrete modules or members are secured together by a plurality of coupler systems each including a cast metal coupler body embedded in an edge portion of the first concrete member and connected by a coupling member to a reinforcing bar within the first concrete member. The coupler body has an internal cavity with a side opening and an end opening extending to the cavity, and reinforcing wings border the side opening. The second concrete member has another coupling member rigidly connected to an axially aligned reinforcing bar and includes an end portion with a threaded bore. A bolt is inserted into the cavity through the side opening, aligned with the end opening and then threaded into the bore where the bolt is tightened with a wrench extending into the cavity through the side opening. A reusable locating pin may be used to align the concrete members. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139178 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DETECT AND LOCATE DAMAGE AND BREACHES IN ROOF MEMBRANES - A leak in a membrane on top of a horizontal roof deck is located by a manually operable carriage which is swept over the upper surface of the membrane on the roof deck. A measuring and switching circuit generates a voltage having a positive attached to the roof deck and a negative attached to conductive brushes on the carriage. The brushes are arranged to form an outer peripheral contact with an inner contact inside the outer contact. Thus the presence of a leak is detected by the outer set of conductive brushes at distance from the leak and by the inner conductive brush when directly over the leakage site. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139179 | Concrete Dowel Void Former - A void former or dowel sleeve adapted to be encapsulated in a hardened mass of concrete, which is collapsible upon the application of a tensile force longitudinally thereof to remove the void former from the concrete and provide a void for a load transferring dowel. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139180 | WATER CHANNELING SYSTEM FOR GUTTERS - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for channeling water flowing off the roof of a structure. In one embodiment, the water channeling system includes a gutter, a gutter cover and a clip. The clip is configured to be positioned substantially within the channel defined by the gutter and to engage an inner surface of the gutter lip and a concave portion of the front wall of the gutter. The clip defines an upwardly directed groove that is configured to receive the front edge of the gutter cover. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139181 | Weather-resistive barrier for buildings - We form a weather-resistive barrier on a building by applying a compressible latex foam on the joints between adjacent sheets of construction sheathing, with the sheets having been coated with an aqueous coating composition. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139182 | Flexible material flooring miter device and system for flexible material flooring installation - A device and method for the proper installation of flexible flooring such as sheet flooring and more particularly the formation of flash coving and proper installation thereof comprising two complementary portions of a guide tool of proper angles and straightedges required to form mitered corner formation and installation. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139183 | SPACER BAR - A spacer bar for laterally spacing roof trusses, comprising: an elongated tube having a bottom surface and opposite first and second ends; first and second rectangular jaws respectively disposed proximate to the first and second opposite ends, the first and second rectangular jaws extend at a normal angle from the bottom surface, the first rectangular jaw comprises first and second rigid arms, the second rectangular jaw comprises third and fourth rigid arms; and first, second, third and fourth planar triangular shaped reinforcing members, the first and second planar triangular reinforcing members respectively extend between the first and second rigid arms and the bottom surface of the elongated tube, and the third and fourth planar triangular reinforcing members respectively extend between the third and fourth rigid arms and the bottom surface of the elongated tube. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139184 | Truss Support and Spacing Apparatus - A kit for laterally spacing and supporting a plurality of roof trusses, comprising at least one spacer bar for laterally spacing roof trusses and at least one truss support stand. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139185 | Method and Machine for Packing Groups of Products Arranged in One or More Layers - Method for packing groups of products or products of prismatic shape with rectangular or square base, which from a feed or grouping unit are then moved towards a first folding spindle so as to be delivered therefrom wrapped in the shape of a “U” rotated through 90° and open at the back, by a packing sheet which is previously placed in front of the spindle with vertical positioning, characterized in that the product with the packing sheet delivered from the spindle are picked up directly and fed in phase between the parallel and horizontal motorized conveyors of a tilting drum positioned inside which longitudinally, edgewise and parallel with each other, are folding devices which guide the product with the packing laterally and fold on the lateral faces of the product the first flaps with vertical folding, projecting laterally and anterior in the feed direction of the packing. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139186 | Retractable Clip Press - The specification discloses a cardboard and blister pack packaging and sealing machine that includes an upper and lower heater and die combination that can be compressed together over a package for sealing using heat activated adhesives. The machine may use at least one piston and rod device or pump to provide the necessary energy or pressure. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139187 | PRODUCTION OF BAND-DRIVEN PACKAGES AND THEIR COMPONENTS - Methods are disclosed for making a band-driven package or a band-drive component for a package, and machines for performing the methods. One method comprises feeding first and second flexible webs in a feed direction, one web being fed each side of a substrate such that the webs are in mutual face-to-face disposition ahead of and behind the substrate with respect to the feed direction; joining the face-to-face webs at a first join ahead of the substrate and at a second join behind the substrate, the joins bounding web portions that together encircle the substrate between the joins; and dividing the joined web portions from the remainder of the webs such that the joined web portions together define a band that encircles the substrate, to be slid around the substrate in use of the package. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139188 | Separate Packing Station - The present invention discloses a method and a work station for packing articles ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139189 | Tablet Filling Device - A tablet filling device that allows the device to be smaller since a driving range of an arm for holding vials is greatly decreased includes: a tablet supply unit | 2009-06-04 |
20090139190 | BYPASS FLOW FILTER WITH IMPROVED FILTER EFFICIENCY AND EXHAUST SYSTEM AND VEHICLE HAVING THE FILTER - A bypass flow filter includes a plurality of channels which are formed of at least one structured wall layer and a filter layer. Projecting guide vanes and passages, which are formed by the wall layer and lead to a different channel, are provided in at least a majority of the channels. The passages have a narrowing cross section and a narrowing part of the cross section is directed towards an adjacent guide vane. An exhaust system and a vehicle having a bypass flow filter, are also provided. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139191 | SYSTEMS FOR FILTERING PARTICLES FROM AN AIRFLOW - Systems for filtering particles from an airflow are provided. In an embodiment, by way of example only, the system includes a chamber, an airflow and particle inlet, a concentrator, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The airflow and particle inlet is adapted to direct at least a portion of the airflow and the particles into the chamber. The concentrator is adapted to concentrate the particles from the airflow and particle inlet into a space within the chamber. The first outlet is in flow communication with the concentrator and adapted to allow the concentrated particles to exit the system, while minimizing an amount of air exiting therefrom. The second outlet is in flow communication with the chamber and is adapted to allow substantially all of the airflow to exit therethrough. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139192 | Revolution Vortex Tube Gas/Liquids Separator - A centrifugal separator for separating immiscible components of a wet gas stream is formed by an upright cylindrical vortex tube having an internal wall surface, a top with a gas outlet opening therein, a bottom providing a liquid outlet opening and a wet gas stream inlet tangential to the internal wall surface, the inlet being spaced below the top. A helical baffle is secured to the vortex tube internal wall surface and extends from below the top but above the inlet to a lower end spaced above the vortex tube bottom. A plurality of spaced apart vertical outlet fins are affixed to and extending radially from the internal wall surface adjacent the vortex tube bottom, each outlet fin having a top end spaced below the helical baffle lower end. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139193 | WALL-FLOW HONEYCOMB FILTER HAVING HIGH STORAGE CAPACITY AND LOW BACKPRESSURE - A wall-flow honeycomb filter comprising a ceramic monolith having a plurality of porous walls formed therein. The plurality of porous walls define a plurality of inlet cells and a plurality of outlet cells extending between an inlet end face and an outlet end face of the monolith. The inlet cells are open at the inlet end face and plugged at or near the outlet end face. The outlet cells are open at the outlet end face and plugged at or near the inlet end face. The monolith has a ratio of a combined cross-sectional area of the inlet cells to a combined cross-sectional area of the outlet cells greater than 1. The monolith has at least one inlet cell cluster which contains an N×M group of inlet cells, N and M being integers greater than 1, each inlet cell cluster consisting of a plurality of inlet cells separated by inlet cluster walls. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139194 | AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER SPEED CONTROL - A computer-controlled method of controlling the speed of an agricultural harvester load that is coupled to an agricultural harvester engine by a power transmitting arrangement having various output speeds. The method includes the steps of electronically receiving a desired new load speed from an operator when the engine is operating at an initial engine speed, and electronically driving the power transmitting arrangement through a sequence of the various output speeds until the actual speed of the agricultural harvester load and the actual speed of the agricultural harvester engine are in the same ratio to each other as the desired new load speed and the initial engine speed. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139195 | Arrangement For The Adjustment Of The Position Of A Take Up Drum And A Hold-Down Of An Agricultural Harvesting Machine - An arrangement is provided for the adjustment of the position of a take-up drum and a hold-down of an agricultural harvesting machine. A first actuator is arranged for the movement of the take-up drum relative to the harvesting machine between an operating position and a non-operating position, a second actuator arranged for the adjustment in height of the hold-down relative to the take-up drum and a control arrangement connected with the actuators. The control arrangement is designed to control the second actuator in the sense of a downward movement of the hold-down when it controls the first actuator to bring the take-up drum into the non-operating position. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139196 | WINDROW MERGER LIFT MECHANISM - A windrow merger lift mechanism having on a pair of rotational axes, skewed with respect to each other, to manipulate a merger apparatus between working and non-working positions. When the merger apparatus is in a first, or working position, the lift mechanism positions it to receive crop material from the conditioner rolls with minimal losses. When the merger apparatus is in a second, or non-working position, the lift mechanism positions the merger apparatus to allow crop material to be discharged from the header/conditioner with the same efficiency as a windrower having no installed merger attachment. The skewed axes of the merger lift mechanism optimize the merger position in both the working and non-working positions by moving the merger apparatus in four distinct, but related degrees of motion as the merger apparatus is moved between the positions. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139197 | AIR-SPLICING DEVICE FOR SPLICE-CONNECTING TWO GLASS FIBER ROVING STRANDS AND PROCESS OF SPLICE-CONNECTING SAME - An Air-splicing device for splice-connecting two glass-fiber roving strands ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139198 | OPERATIVE DEVICES INSTALLED IN YARNS - An operative device, such as an electronic chip, apiezzo-electric, thermal or optical device, is confined within the filaments of a length of multi-filament yarn. The filaments around the device form a capsule and the filaments can be bonded to each other to reinforce such a capsule. The capsule can also comprise a resin to provide protection for the confined device. An additional layer of filaments can be created around the original filaments. Methods and apparatus for confining the devices within yarns are described. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139199 | PULSE DETONATION COMBUSTOR VALVE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HIGH PRESSURE OPERATION - A pulse detonation combustor valve assembly contains at least one pulse detonation combustor having an inlet portion through which air and/or fuel enters the chamber of the combustor. An annular rotating valve portion is positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the pulse detonation combustor and concentrically with the pulse detonation combustor so that the annular rotating valve portion can be rotated with respect to the combustor. The annular rotating valve portion contains at least one inlet portion through which air and/or fuel passes to enter the inlet portion of the pulse detonation combustor. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139200 | TURBOENGINE AIR INTAKE PROVIDED WITH A CONTROLLED FILTER SYSTEM - An air intake ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139201 | DECOUPLER SYSTEM FOR ROTOR ASSEMBLIES - A rotor decoupler system for a gas turbine engine is disclosed, comprising a load reduction system disposed between a bearing system and the bearing support. The load reduction system comprises a fuse and a damper such that the damper transfers at least a part of the radial load from the rotor to the bearing support when a fuse fails. In one exemplary embodiment the damper comprises a wire mesh, disposed around the outer race of the bearing. In another exemplary embodiment the damper comprises a rope damper assembly. In yet another exemplary embodiment, a load reduction system is disposed between a support structure and a frame, comprising an extensional fuse and a damper disposed between the support structure and the frame such that the damper transfers at least a part of the unbalance load to the frame when an extensional fuse fails. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139202 | Convertible gas turbine propulsion system - A convertible gas turbine propulsion system operates in multiple output modes. The convertible gas turbine propulsion system comprises a gas generator, a first power turbine, a secondary propulsion system and an exhaust duct. The gas generator is configured to produce exhaust gas. The first power turbine is aligned with the gas generator to receive the exhaust gas. The secondary propulsion system is in series with the gas generator and the first power turbine. The exhaust duct coaxially extends from the first power turbine to the secondary propulsion system. The exhaust duct includes an exhaust port for opening the exhaust duct to ambient air pressure and permitting exhaust gas to bypass the secondary propulsion system. In various embodiments of the invention, the first power turbine is connected to a first rotary propulsion system, and the secondary propulsion system comprises a second power turbine or a nozzle. | 2009-06-04 |