33rd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110198831 | FRAME DESIGN FOR REDUCED-SIZE VEHICLE - Various embodiments of reduced-size vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility vehicles (UVs) are disclosed herein. In at least some embodiments, the vehicles include frames that are wider near the front and rear sections of the vehicles than within the mid-sections of the vehicles. This, in combination with the use of shock-absorbers that are substantially vertically oriented, allows for the opening-up of large interior cavities within the front and rear sections of the vehicles within which can be positioned large front and rear internal compartments that can provide storage/carrying capacity as well as added buoyancy for the vehicle, among other things. Also, in at least some embodiments, the vehicles can include special cooling and/or exhaust systems having components that are positioned substantially within the mid-sections of the vehicles, thus further increasing the amounts of space available for the cavities/compartments within the front and rear sections of the vehicles. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198832 | LOWER STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A positioning pin and a bolt hole positioned near this pin are provided at a plate-shaped rear-portion attachment face portion of a suspension cross member. A positioning hole having the positioning pin inserted thereinto and a bolt hole positioned near this positioning hole are provided at a tunnel frame on the side of a vehicle. The rear-portion attachment face portion and the tunnel frame are fastened by a bolt inserting into the bolt holes together with a nut. Accordingly, the support rigidity of the suspension cross member during the normal vehicle traveling can be secured and the smooth retreat of the power unit to restrain the collision load from having bad influence on passengers in the vehicle frontal collision can be achieved. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198833 | ACCESSORY SYSTEM FOR A GLIDE BOARD - A snowboard or other glide board has a receptacle and plug accessory system for quickly incorporating additional and interchangeable functionality to the board. A user can readily switch functionality in and out of the board by way of the plug and receptacle system. Various plugs contain different features. The receptacle can be incorporated during manufacturing, such as in a manner compatible with existing manufacturing practices, as a retrofit to existing boards. The receptacle is a plate embedded into the board, in line with the core and sandwiched between the strength layers that are typically comprised of fiberglass. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198834 | HOCKEY ICE SKATE - An ice skate comprising a blade and a chassis, the chassis being associated with the blade along one side of it, to support and apply the blade to the sole of a shoe for ice skates, wherein the chassis has a box structure, substantially a shell, made by at least one layer of prefixed material and including the blade at said one side, with a hard clamping of the blade between the sides of the shell structure so as to substantially realize a keel for the blade. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198835 | Insertable tab divider with special opening - A divider sheet may consist of a label insert and a divider sheet with a pair of side edges. A tab is attached to at least one of side edges. The tab includes a tab section projecting out from at least one of the side edges in which the tab is attached to and a pocket section that is at least partially adhered to the tab section. The tab section and the pocket section form a pocket with an opening horizontally at the top of the tab and extending partially along at least one of the edges adjoining to the opening such that it forms a flap that is able to be flipped open from the divider sheet at the top of the pocket's opening which eases the insertion and removal of a label insert into the pocket. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198836 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A BASEBALL SCOREBOOK - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a baseball scorebook. The apparatus includes a lineup card with an identifier area, and a scoresheet having at least one identifier area. One of the lineup card or scoresheet includes a carbonless copying feature that copies the identifiers to a sheet in contact with the lineup card. The apparatus also includes a binding aligning the lineup card and the scoresheet such that the identifier areas overlays each other. The system includes the apparatus, and additional scoresheets for a team and an opposing team. A binding binds the scoresheets and additional scoresheets into a scorebook. The method includes providing a lineup card having an identifier area, providing a scoresheet having an identifier area, transferring the identifiers to a sheet in contact with the lineup card, and providing a binding that aligns the lineup card and the scoresheet. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198837 | LASER MARKABLE MICROPOROUS MATERIAL - Provided is a microporous material including a polyolefin matrix material; finely divided, substantially water-insoluble filler distributed throughout the matrix material, where the filler includes a positive amount of titanium dioxide; a network of interconnecting pores communicating throughout the microporous material; and optionally, a contrasting enhancing amount of a contrast enhancing material. The sum of the weight percent of the titanium dioxide and the weight percent of the optional contrast enhancing material is at least 3 weight percent based on total weight of the microporous material. Multilayer articles having a layer of the microporous material also are provided. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198838 | Labels and methods of making same - The method disclosed herein for making a label having at least one resealable brochure and being suitable for attachment to a mounting surface includes providing a base planar member having oppositely disposed first and second surfaces and a first lateral edge, the first surface being suitable for coupling the base planar member to the mounting surface, providing a brochure sheet, laying a portion of the brochure sheet over the base planar member, coupling a portion of the second surface of the base planar member and a portion of the brochure sheet with a planar overlying member, wherein, a portion of the brochure sheet and overlying member project beyond the first lateral edge of the base planar member such that when the label is attached to the mounting surface, the overlying member may be selectively uncoupled and recoupled to the mounting surface. Such method also includes forming a tab in the overlying member and/or brochure sheet(s), wherein the tab-forming step may include the use of die cutting to form at least the tab. Also disclosed herein are labels made using the method disclosed herein. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198839 | ONE-PIECE HALF FITTING FOR AN INSULATED PIPE - A one-piece shaped aluminum or stainless steel half fitting for an insulated pipe. The method may include cutting a predetermined sized blank from material stock. A top and a corresponding bottom die may be installed into a press along with a matching press plate. The predetermined sized blank may then be inserted onto the press plate and aligned with locating marks on the press plate. Once the blank is installed properly into the press, the method may further include cooperatively bringing the top and bottom dies together to press the blank into a specifically shaped half fitting. When pressed, excess flange material may be created along the perimeter of the fitting shape and excess end portion material is created at end portions of the fitting shape. The top die may then be separated from said bottom die and the shaped half fitting may then be removed from the press. The method may further include trimming the excess flange material and excess end portion material from the shaped half fitting. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198840 | Multi-coupling device for multiple quick-coupling connection of several hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic lines, equipped with decompression system - The present invention relates to a multi-coupling device ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198841 | PIPE COUPLING APPARATUS - A pipe coupling apparatus for simultaneously connecting and locking together pipe couplings comprising a plurality of sockets and plugs. The pipe coupling apparatus includes a socket-side unit ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198842 | Device And Method For Connecting Fluid Conduits - A connector for connecting a first conduit to a second conduit including a body having a passageway therethrough, a first cavity and a second cavity, a first sealing member, a second sealing member, a first compression, a second compression fitting, a first set of one or more keys and one or more mated key ways for preventing rotation of the first conduit when the first sealing member is compressed, and a second set of one or more keys and one or more mated key ways for preventing rotation of the second conduit when the second sealing member is compressed, wherein each of the first cavity and the second cavity in the body is configured to receive one of the sealing members or a detachable holder configured to receive one of the sealing members. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198843 | PORT STRUCTURE AND FLUID DEVICE INCLUDING THE PORT STRUCTURE - A port structure for connecting a resin tube to a port part includes a tube insertion hole in which the tube is inserted, a female screw portion provided in an opening of the tube insertion hole, and a tapered hole provided on a inward side of the female screw portion and formed with a taper with a diameter decreasing from the female screw side to the rear end. When a nut is screwed into the female screw portion to press the ferrule against the tapered hole, a repulsive force of the tapered hole acts on a tapered surface of the ferrule, elastically deforming the ferrule radially inward so that the ferrule bites into the tube and is pressed against the tapered hole to provide a seal. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198844 | Device for Connecting Pipelines Subjected to Changes in Axial Length - A device for connecting pipelines subjected to axial length changes, comprising a pipe element with a flange having an end-face annular surface and a ring encompassing the pipe element, a sliding sleeve, the internal diameter of which corresponds to the external diameter of the flange and one end of which has an opening for receiving the pipe element, the flange being arranged such that it can move axially in the sliding sleeve, and by an outer bushing which is attached to the sliding sleeve and is arranged around the pipe element and the ring and the internal diameter of which corresponds to the external diameter of the ring and the interior of which is connected to the interior of the line by at least one opening in the pipe element and in which the ring forms a pressurised annular surface which is substantially the same size as the annular surface. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198845 | BOX CULVERT GASKET SEAL - A gasket for use in a bell-and-spigot joint between adjacent concrete box culverts. The gasket includes a body portion having top and bottom surfaces and opposing longitudinal edges. A first protrusion extends from the top surface adjacent one longitudinal edge, and a second protrusion extends from the top surface adjacent the other longitudinal edge. A layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive covers at least a portion of the bottom surface. The protrusions provide sealing contact points between the box culverts. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198846 | VARIABLE-SPEED POWER GENERATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Reactive power is supplied in accordance with a reactive-power supply instruction from a power grid while ensuring a variable-speed range of a wound-rotor induction generator. A variable-speed power generator includes a prime mover that generates motive power by using natural energy; an electric generator that includes a stator having a primary winding and a rotor having a secondary winding, the stator and the rotor being connected to a power grid, and that generates electric power based on the motive power generated by the prime mover; and a power converter connected to the stator and the rotor, wherein the power converter does not supply reactive power to the power grid, and wherein the variable-speed power generator includes a power-converter controller that causes the electric generator to operate at a rotation speed set to be higher than or equal to a synchronous speed and increases reactive power supplied to the power grid when a reactive-power supply instruction for supplying reactive power to the power grid is obtained from the power grid. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198847 | DISTRIBUTED ELECTRICAL GENERATION SYSTEM - A distributed electrical generation system includes a plurality of turbines, generators, diode bridges, transformers and high voltage diodes. The system further includes a HVDC-cable and a high voltage inverter bridge. Each turbine drives a respective one of a plurality of electrical generators producing an alternating current. Each electrical generator is electrically connected to an associated diode bridge and each diode bridge rectifies the alternating current to a direct current. Each diode bridge is electrically connected to an associated transformer and each transformer steps up the direct current to a high voltage direct current. Each transformer is electrically connected in parallel to a high voltage direct current cable by associated high voltage diodes. The high voltage direct current cable is electrically connected to the high voltage inverter bridge. The high voltage inverter bridge converts the direct current to alternating current. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198848 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOWNHOLE POWER GENERATION - A technique facilitates generation of electric power in well environments. The technique involves combining a cooperating stator and rotor assembly to create an electromagnetic generator. The cooperating stator and rotor assembly utilize an electromagnet which works with a generator coil to create electrical power. Use of the electromagnet enables the electromagnetic field created during generation of electrical power to be selectively eliminated. Elimination of the electromagnetic field allows magnetic particles to be freely flushed from the electromagnetic generator. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198849 | Device For The Utilisation Of Wave Energy And A Method - The invention relates to a device for the utilisation of wave energy, with an increased efficiency. Thereto, the device according to the invention comprises
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20110198850 | WAVE-POWER UNIT - The invention relates to a wave-power unit for the production of electric power. It comprises a floating body ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198851 | Device for Generating Electric Energy from a Renewable Source - A device for generating electric energy ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198852 | ENERGY CONVERTER BASED ON POLYURETHANE SOLUTIONS - The present invention relates to a method for producing electromechanical converters, to the use of solutions of at least one polyurethane in one or more organic solvents to produce electromechanical converters, to electromechanical converters produced therefrom and to the use of such electromechanical converters. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198853 | Marine Turbine - The present invention relates to a turbine for location of fluid flow. Aspects of the present invention aim to overcome the problems associated with complex marine turbines and provide a simple, robust and economic design. The blades may be located downstream of the turbine body and means are provided to enable relative rotational movement between the support and the turbine such that the turbine aligns with the fluid flow and at least one bearing is configured to be in contact with the fluid. There may also be provided an electrical connection means that comprises a first connection element for rotation with the turbine and a second element connection arranged to be non-rotating and be connected to the cable to a remote location. There may also be provided a support arranged to be fixedly connected to the ground in fluid flow, wherein the support comprises an elongate member having a top end and a bottom end, the portion of the support adjacent the top end having a reduced cross sectional area to the bottom end. There may also be a generator for a marine turbine comprising a rotor arrangement and stator arrangement wherein the generator is flooded with fluid in which the marine turbine is immersed. Additionally or alternatively, the rotor and/or the stator is provided with a matrix, layer and/or coating to provide a fluid sealing function. There may also be provided an axial load bearing assembly including a braking means arranged to control rotation of the shaft. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198854 | HANDY TERMINAL FOR WIND TURBINE GENERATOR AND WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - The present invention provides a handy terminal for a wind turbine generator and a wind turbine generator being able to improve the safety and the work efficiency in a maintenance work such as greasing work with rotating a rotational shaft. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198855 | WIND AND SOLAR ELECTRIC GENERATOR - A generator for generating electricity from wind and solar resources consisting of a double bell shaped member containing a first turbine associated with at least one first magnet, a drive shaft coupled to said first turbine, at least one blade coupled to said drive shaft and associated with at least one second magnet; at least one solar device operably coupled to said at least one second magnet; at least one second turbine coupled to said drive shaft and associated with at least one third magnet; a diffuser within said double bell shaped member. A control system for controlling said generator consisting of a controller; a cogged base coupled to said generator and operably coupled to said controller; and a sensor operably coupled to said controller. A generator for generating electricity from wind and solar resources which may be coupled to private residences may comprise a tail fin instead of a cogged base. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198856 | Portable 350 airpower module - Disclosed may be an apparatus and related methods for electric power generation for vehicles. More particularly, disclosed may be an apparatus and related methods for electric power generation using vehicle generated wind. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198857 | ORBITING DRUM WIND TURBINE AND METHOD FOR THE GENERATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER FROM WIND ENERGY - A wind turbine captures energy from a flowing fluid medium using drum-shaped drive elements that spin while traveling along a continuous orbiting course around a base. Attached roller bearings engaging stationary raceways can guide the drive elements. Means for spinning the drive elements can include toothed belts engaging drive element cog wheels. Spinning can provide Magnus effect enhancement. Wind energy is captured by the drive element motion, then transferred to the base cog wheels by a toothed belt and finally fed to an output shaft. The invention includes locating drive elements in a moving fluid medium, spinning the drive elements as they are urged by the wind along a continuous orbiting course and capturing energy by linking the motion of the drive elements to an external device. The method includes adjusting the base's azimuth and the angle of incidence of the wind in response to wind direction and speed. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198858 | APPARATUS FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION - Apparatus for energy production comprises a motor and interconnected flywheel. The apparatus is capable of collecting the energy accumulated in the flywheel's rotary motion peaks, storing and accumulating energy from the flywheel for use when the energy is required. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198859 | GRAVITY-ASSISTED ROTATIONAL MECHANISM AND GENERATOR DEVICE COOPERATING THEREWITH - A gravity-assisted rotational mechanism and a generator device cooperating therewith. The gravity-assisted rotational mechanism includes multiple concentric rotational members having different sizes and rotatable about the same rotational center, several link members having equal weights for driving the same, and at least one connection member for pivotally connecting the rotational members with the link members. The rotational members can symmetrically push/pull each other. The link members and connection member are respectively mounted on interference sections of at least some of the rotational members to absorb gravitational energy. The energy of the link members is transmitted via the interference sections to the rotational members to form a cycle of energy storage and transmission. In condition of low energy loss, the gravity-assisted rotational mechanism forms a continuously swinging self-revolving device for lasting watching. The generator device serves to store the gravitational energy in the form of electrical energy for use of load. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198860 | Generator Set With Removable Panels And Captive Bolt System - A method of retrofitting a generator set includes disconnecting a removable panel from a frame of a generator set housing. In order to accomplish this, short bolts associated with the removable panel are disconnected from nutserts that are permanently affixed to the frame. A removable panel compliance kit is installed to the generator set frame by threading long bolts through the nutserts and then attaching a pair of nuts in a locking configuration on each of the long bolts. The removable panel, which is modified to include keyhole shaped bolt openings, is then reconnected to the frame by advancing the long bolts further into the respective nutserts. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198861 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ENERGY AND CAPTURING CO2 - Method for producing energy by oxidizing a carbon-containing fuel ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198862 | ENGINE STARTER WITH IMPROVED FIXING STRUCTURE OF AUXILIARY ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH - Disclosed is a starter for starting an engine. The starter includes a starter main body, a main electromagnetic switch, and an auxiliary electromagnetic switch. The starter main body includes a motor that generates torque upon being supplied with electric power. The main electromagnetic switch is provided for selectively opening and closing an electric circuit for supplying electric power from a battery to the motor. The auxiliary electromagnetic switch is provided for selectively switching the electric circuit between a high-resistance path and a low-resistance path. The starter is characterized in that the auxiliary electromagnetic switch is fixed to a fixture, and the fixture is fixed to only one of the starter main body and the main electromagnetic switch. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198863 | Starter Relay Control - A starter control system is disclosed. In one example, the starter control system allows both automatic and manual control over an engine starting sequence. The starter control system can enhance starter control system flexibility. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198864 | Sand Dispensing Device for Vehicles and System Components for Such Sand Dispensing Devices - A sand dispensing device for vehicles has an exchangeable sand container and a sand outlet comprising a sand conduit for transporting sand from the sand container to a sand dispensing location. A container receptacle is provided that exchangeably secures the sand container. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198865 | Securing Apparatus and Method - A securing apparatus is provided for securing, in one embodiment, a plurality of enclosures, such as for example, a plurality of electric meter boxes, the apparatus being mountable to the at least one of the plurality of enclosures. The securing apparatus comprises an enclosure locking member which includes at least a bracket arm, a fastening member and a housing mountable to at least one enclosure; the securing apparatus further comprises a securing member having first and second ends, with the securing member including at least a securing bar and a coupling member being moveably attachable to the securing bar, wherein the coupling member is pivotably mateable with the extended flange of the enclosure locking member. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198866 | SECURITY BOLT - A security bolt includes a unitary case having a front surface, a rear surface and being formed to define a substantially enclosed, elongate passageway. A strike has a front surface, a rear surface and is formed to define a strike passageway being alignable with the elongate passageway. An elongate bolt is reciprocally engaged in the elongate passageway between a retracted position and an extended position in which a free end of the bolt is received in the strike passageway. At least one of the case and the strike is configured so that opposed edges engage each other at the rear surface along a line obscured by the respective front surface. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198867 | HIGH SECURITY LOCK FOR DOOR - A high security locking system can be used in a conventional pivot door adapted for use with a latch and deadbolt lock combination. The high security system can be a multi-point lock, received in a recess formed in a locking edge side of a door stile, cooperating with a linkage or other mechanism in a conventional deadbolt/location. The lock can be actuated with a keyed cylinder and thumb turn combination. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198868 | Self Releasing Holddown For Mechanical Dock Levelers - An improved holddown mechanism includes: (a) an elongated member having a pivoting end, a distal end and a nominal diameter and length, (b) an attachment arm having a pivoting end and a distal end, and (c) a tubular, adjustable diameter, wire mesh or Kellems grip having an attachment arm end and a release end wherein its adjustable diameter expands when this grip is put into compression and contracts when it is put into tension, and wherein the elongated member and the grip are configured such that the elongated member's diameter is such that it can fit within the tubular grip when its adjustable diameter is in an expanded state, and wherein the grip is further configured to engage the elongated member when a prescribed tensile force is applied to the tubular grip. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198869 | FIRE DOOR LOCK STRUCTURE AND LATCH ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A fire door lock structure includes a stopper disposed at a door frame and a latch assembly disposed at a fire door, wherein the latch assembly comprises a lock base, a latch unit, a blocking member, a pair of male and female means and a linking set. The latch unit includes a latch bolt. The latch unit and the blocking member are swingably disposed at an accommodating slot of the lock base. The blocking member is fastened at the stopper by the pair of male and female means, wherein the male means comprises a fastener formed at the blocking member. In the locked state, the fastener of the male means can be fastened at the stopper to prevent the stopper from being unable to block the latch bolt caused by a deformed fire door or deformed door frame under a fire condition. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198870 | VEHICLE DOOR LATCH DEVICE - In a vehicle door, a latch engages with a striker and a ratchet engages with the latch, so that the door is closed. In a vehicle door latch device, an inside operating lever and a childproof lock mechanism are disposed between a cover and a casing. To connect the childproof lock mechanism to the casing, the inside operating lever is held in an assembling position and the childproof lock mechanism is held in its locking state or in its unlocking state. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198871 | LATCH STRUCTURE OF FIRE DOOR LOCK - A latch structure of fire door lock includes a lock base, a latch unit, a blocking member, an elastic member and a linking set. The lock base comprises an accommodating slot, a first lateral portion having a first sliding slot, and a second lateral portion having a second sliding slot. The latch unit has a combining pin. The blocking member is disposed in the accommodating slot and includes a contacting portion. The contacting portion is pressed by the elastic member. The combining pin is connected at the linking set and the latch unit. Two end portions of the combining pin are slidably disposed at the first sliding slot and the second sliding slot respectively. The end portions of the combining pin are restrained within a first recess of the first sliding slot and a second recess of the second sliding slot respectively. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198872 | ANTI-CHUCKING LATCH STRIKER WITH INTEGRAL POP-UP MECHANISM - A striker may engage a latch mechanism of a vehicle—the latch mechanism of the vehicle being capable of being latched and unlatched—to help prevent chucking of the vehicle and to assist in opening a door of the vehicle. The striker may comprise a base, a post attached to the base, a plate positionable relative to the post to a first position adjacent the post and a second position spaced from the post. The striker may further comprise a biasing member engaged with the plate, wherein the biasing member positions the plate to the first position when the latch mechanism is unlatched. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198873 | ENERGY ABSORBER FOR A BUMPER ASSEMBLY OF A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - An energy absorber for a bumper assembly of a vehicle and a method for the manufacture thereof are described. The absorber includes a tubular body ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198874 | Custom bumper protector - The present invention provides a removable, padded vinyl panel to be fastened over the rear bumper of a vehicle, the intent of which is to protect the bumper from scratches, dents, and dings. Manufactured by the Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories industry, Standard Industrial Code 3714, the Custom Bumper Protector is produced in a tough, durable, UV-resistant vinyl material, with an interior lining of impact-absorbing cellular synthetic foam. While the Custom Bumper Protector is manufactured in a wide variety of lengths and widths, depending on the model of car, pickup, van, or SUV being fitted, the basic model is tapered, incorporating two side panels approximately three and one half feet in length and approximately five and one half inches in width, which extend to cover the sides of the bumper; and a longer, wider, approximately five and one half feet by approximately nine inch panel which covers the rear of the bumper. The Custom Bumper Cover is equipped with a double-stitched flange, lip, or apron designed to slip under the vehicle's trunk-lid, which is closed in order to secure the Custom Bumper Cover, and the side guard sections of the Custom Bumper Cover fasten by means of VELCRO® equipped straps. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198875 | Snow shovel for unconventional surfaces - The present invention provide for snow shovels suitable for removing snow from uneven surfaces without inflicting damage to the underlying surface or jarring stops, while leaving a layer of protective snow with larger convex lower edges. The snow shovel includes an elongated handle attached to a scoop having a well for collecting snow and a front end for receiving snow. The front end defines an outwardly convex shape, such as a half-cylinder or a half-tear drop shape. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198876 | ROPE HANDLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for handling a length of rope using a hand-held device, when the length of rope is at a distance from the user of the apparatus. A rope handling device comprises a receiving means and a manipulating member, in which the manipulating member has an elongate portion, the elongate portion having opposite ends, and at least one of said ends an engagement portion; the receiving means has a rope mounting portion, attachable to a part of a rope to be manipulated, and a receptacle for engaging with the engagement portion; wherein the receiving means when engaged with the engagement portion at one of said ends of the elongate portion permits a user of the device to hold the manipulating member at an opposite end of the elongate member in order to handle a rope attached to the rope mounting portion. The rope handling apparatus further comprises a guide means for self-aligning the manipulating member with a rope prior to engagement of the engagement portion with the receptacle. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198877 | BUS STRETCHER CONVERSION KIT - A framework for supporting stretchers and method of assembling includes a sub-frame having an adjustable length header bar assembly and adjustable height outer frame legs connected to opposing ends of the header bar assembly. A secondary stretcher support is positioned laterally interior of and parallel with each outer frame leg, each of the secondary stretcher support and outer frame leg including stretcher holders. Interframe connectors are transversely positioned between pairs of sub-frames and pairs of secondary stretcher supports. Stretcher handles seat in the stretcher holder and the secondary stretcher support. The framework is configured to fit within varying dimensions of a mass transit vehicle and can be a component of a vehicle conversion kit. The kit can further include tools for assembling the framework, assembly instructions, and a crate for storing and transporting at least the framework, supports, tools, and assembly instructions. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198878 | Portable Horse Paddock - A mobile electrified fence enclosure system utilizing multiple movable storable fence posts and flexible electrified ribbons what are retractably reeled into a spool. The electrified ribbons are detachably connected electrically by means of a breakaway connector which interrupts the voltage should the animal bolt through the wiring. The system is preferably stored in or attached to a trailer, such as a horse trailer, and is quickly and easily set-up and taken-down. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198879 | STOW AWAY SEAT FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE - An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a utility vehicle that includes a cargo bed area, an adjustable seat assembly, a tailgate, and a latch. The adjustable seat assembly includes a seat portion and a backrest assembly. The adjustable seat assembly is selectively movable between seating and expanded cargo bed configurations. The seat portion is pivotally movable between the cargo bed area and a stowed position below the cargo bed area. The backrest assembly is pivotally movable from the cargo bed area to a stowed position adjacent the cargo bed area. The tailgate is pivotally attached to the backrest assembly. The latch on the tailgate is configured to selectively engage cargo bed area to hold the backrest assembly in the seating configuration and engage at least one coupling at the end of at least one of the cargo bed area at the rear bed opening. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198880 | Locking mechanism for cargo compartment cover - In a hauling vehicle having a cargo compartment that can be covered by a pliable sheet canopy deployable from a reel mounted at one end of the compartment, a mechanism located at the opposite end of the compartment automatically grabs and locks a rod commonly found at the leading edge of the canopy. The locking mechanism is automatically released upon actuation of the very switch that triggers the retracting of the canopy. Pincer prongs automatically swing around opposite end sections of the rod and are immobilized by spring-biased pins. The pins are pulled back by solenoids energized upon actuation of the switch. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198881 | Planar-zippering cornering design - The present invention is directed to a zipper for use with a foldable, stowable roof for a vehicle, where the foldable roof includes one or more windows made of a foldable material. The zipper also changes from being in a two-dimensional plane to a three-dimensional plane around a curved portion of the window, reducing the stress placed on the portion of the zipper connected to the foldable roof, and the portion of the zipper connected to the window. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198882 | VEHICLE DOOR FRAME STRUCTURE - A double-sided adhesive tape at a vehicle front-side is provided straddling from a first flange section to a second flange section so as to cover a vehicle width direction outer side end portion of a double-face contact portion. Accordingly, water is prevented from penetrating in from a vehicle width direction outer side end portion of the double-face contact portion. In other words, the double-sided adhesive tape doubles both as a joining member for fixing a garnish and as a waterproofing member for preventing water from penetrating in from the vehicle width direction outer side end portion of the double-face contact portion. Consequently, for example, provision of a waterproofing member such as a sealer or sponge can be dispensed with, and as a result a reduction in cost can be achieved. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198883 | Sliding Door For A Vehicle - An improved sliding door for a vehicle comprises a guide rail ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198884 | MULTIPLE USAGES BUS - Multiple Usages Bus is a transportation mean, by which Enterprises can reduce cost of transportation of its employees, goods, tools and equipment. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198885 | VEHICLE WITH AT LEAST ONE FLOW INFLUENCING ELEMENT WITH A SPOILER EDGE AND METHOD FOR INFLUENCING AN AERODYNAMIC DRAG OF A VEHICLE - A vehicle includes, but is not limited to at least one flow influencing element with a spoiler edge arranged in a lateral rear region of the vehicle. The flow influencing element has a first position, in which the spoiler edge is substantially concealed by a body element and a second position, in which the spoiler edge is substantially exposed. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198886 | FASTBACK FOR A PASSENGER CAR - A fastback for a passenger car is provided with a roof profile and a floor profile in the tail region. The roof profile initially descends from a highest profile point and the floor profile initially ascends from a lowest profile point in a rear axle region. The tail region forms an aerodynamic diffusor having a floor diffusor and roof diffusor. For this purpose, the roof profile features an S-shaped upward curvature toward an upper tail break-away edge and the floor profile features an S-shaped downward curvature toward a lower tail break-away edge. Due to the roof profile and the floor profile, the tail region of the passenger car has a shape with a fish-like profile. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198887 | DOUBLE-ACTING PISTON COMPRESSOR OF WHICH THE PISTON IS GUIDED BY A ROLLER AND DRIVEN BY A PINION AND RACKS - A double-acting piston compressor ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198888 | BICYCLE FENDER ALLOWING DIFFERENT COLOR SELECTION - A bicycle fender allowing different color selection includes a frame and a panel. The frame has a body at the periphery formed in a shape of the fender, and at least one carved out zone and at least one fastening element to be coupled with the panel to form changeable color and pattern combinations that can be selected and installed according to users' requirements and preferences. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198889 | LOWER STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A suspension cross member comprises a middle-portion attaching member which extends upwardly from a suspension cross member body, and a pipe-shaped attaching member which is supported at a support portion provided at an upper portion of the middle-portion attaching member. A side portion, in a vehicle width direction, a front portion and a rear portion, in a vehicle longitudinal direction, of a side face portion of the attaching member are supported at the support portion. A lower portion of the attaching member is supported at the support portion with a specified support rigidity, in the vehicle longitudinal direction, which is lower than that of the supporting of the side portion, the front portion or the rear portion of the side face portion of the attaching member. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198890 | CLOSED-SECTION STRUCTURAL MEMBER FOR A VEHICLE - A member is characterized by an external form, a length, and a boxed cross-section having a substantially uniform shape along the length of the member. The member includes a single joining portion arranged along the length of the member to maintain each of the external form and the boxed cross-section. The member additionally includes two fastening portions, each of the fastening portions arranged proximate to each end of the length, and each fastening portion configured for attachment to one of two substantially parallel rails spaced apart by a distance. The member is configured such that the length is sufficient to span the distance. Additionally, the member is formed out of high-grade steel by a process that enables the use of high-grade steel without employing a re-strike operation to alleviate material spring-back. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198891 | HOLDING STRUCTURE OF GUIDE PIPE OF SUNROOF APPARATUS - A holding structure of a guide pipe of a sunroof apparatus is provided in which a guide pipe is difficult from being removed. In a frame | 2011-08-18 |
20110198892 | DEFLECTOR MECHANISM FOR SUNROOF APPARATUS - There is provided a deflector mechanism for a sunroof apparatus which can reduce the number of parts, assembling processes, and a production cost. The sunroof apparatus includes a pair of guide rails provided at both sides of an opening formed in a roof of a vehicle in a widthwise direction, a sunroof panel which slides along the guide rails, a resin-made front frame which interconnects front ends of the guide rails, and a deflector mechanism which ascends/descends along a front edge of the opening of the vehicle. The deflector mechanism includes a deflector including a pair of arms and a blade that connects these arms together, a pair of support members each of which supports a basal end of each arms, a retainer formed at a front frame, and an urging means which urges the deflector upwardly, and the retainer is formed together with the front frame. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198893 | FOLDABLE CHAIR - A folding chair comprises a cross folding supporting frame with two X-shaped cross folding bars. Each of the cross folding bars has a front and rear leg connected crossly to each other in the middle. The upper portions of the two front legs form a first upper portion and the upper portions of the two rear legs form a second upper portion. The seat has a first and second side which are parallel to each other. The first side is pivotally connected to the first upper portion of a cross folding supporting frame. A supporting bar is disposed in the bottom of the seat and can slide between the first side and the second side. The two ends of the supporting bar are connected to the second upper portion of the cross folding supporting frame. The chair folds by a supporting bar sliding along the bottom of the seat. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198894 | Chair with electrically adjustable components - An adjustable chair ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198895 | Portable beach chair cover - A beach chair cover has a slip-over pouch which slides over the upper portion of a beach or lounge chair, with a lower portion that affixes to a beach chair. The cover has pockets hanging off of its sides, to hold various objects. The pockets can be open, or closable via a fastening device, with fold over flap. Underneath the cover's lower portion is a hidden pouch, securable via a small lock, or otherwise. The pouch, invisible to passers-by, can hold wallets, cash, or other items. The cover can have a series of sewn-in loops, e.g., on its sides, which can hold a wire for earphones or a small speaker. The beach chair cover can be folded up into a slip-over pouch, and carried by means of an integrated handle. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198896 | SEAT PANEL POCKET AND METHOD - A panel member assembly forming a pocket, and a method for fabricating the panel member assembly is provided. The panel member assembly including a panel including a non-linear slot which may be a generally U-shaped slot, an insert which is inserted into the slot to form the pocket, and a retainer attachable to the panel to retain the insert in the slot. The panel includes one or more attaching features and the retainer includes one or more attaching features to attach the panel and the retainer to each other, thereby retaining the insert in the slot. In a preferred embodiment, the retainer may be heat staked to the panel. The insert may include one or more additional features, such as cording, loops or rickrack to attach the pocket to the panel or the retainer. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198897 | PERSONAL SUPPORT DEVICE - A personal support device includes a single elongated non-linear shaft having a support attached to a top end thereof and a tip attached to a bottom end thereof. The shaft is arced or includes a bend that defines upper and lower portions of the shaft which are angularly offset from one another. The support is configured to be at least partially disposed below the pelvis and extend between the legs of the individual supported by the device, with the shaft extending to a support surface either in front of or behind the individual. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198898 | MOTORCYCLE SEAT DEVICE - The present invention is a seat device mountable onto a motorcycle. The seat device includes a seat portion having a plurality of layers and a plurality of suction cups releaseably attachable to the seat portion. The plurality of suction cups can each have a screw, and the plurality of layers can include a layer having a plurality of threaded through-holes engageable with the screw of said suction cups. The plurality of layers can be bound together with a plurality of screw nails. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198899 | MOTOR-VEHICLE HEADREST - A motor-vehicle headrest has a relatively stationary and relatively rigid support structure positioned horizontally rearward of a head of a person sitting in front of the headrest. A cushion has a front face with a central portion directly engageable with the head of the person and with a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion and not normally directly engageable with the head of the person. The cushion further has a rear face bearing rearward of the peripheral portion directly on the support and forming rearward of the central portion a substantially empty cavity at which the rear face is spaced forward from the support. The cushion is elastically deformable such that on forceful rearward engagement of the head of the person with the central portion of the front face the front face deforms into a forwardly concave shape cupping the head of the person. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198900 | BASE BODY OF A HEADREST OF A VEHICLE SEAT - The invention relates to a base body of a headrest of a vehicle seat having a base, particularly for receiving headrest carriers for arranging the headrest at a vehicle seat, and a support body having a support surface for a head. In order to provide a base body for a headrest and a headrest, which in the case of a crash reduces the risk of cervical spine injuries, it is provided that the support body is connected to the base such that the support surface is elastically adjustable relative to the base. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198901 | Roller Blind Arrangement - The invention relates to a roller blind arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a roller blind web which can be wound up by a winding device to form a wound body and which has a pulling device at its free end facing away from the wound body. Winding up and/or extending the roller blind web triggers actuation of a cleaning brush that removes any soiling from the roller blind web. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198902 | COLLAPSIBLE MASSAGE STOOL SYSTEMS - A collapsible massage stool, durable and sturdy in use is disclosed which that may be efficiently stored during non-use periods in a folded position. The device may be fitted with a removable cover sporting indicia. A kit and method of use are also described herein. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198903 | Elastomeric bicycle saddle cover - A removable bicycle saddle cover designed to keep the bicycle saddle dry from the elements and constructed entirely of an elastomeric material such as rubber latex. The cover is molded in the shape of a bicycle saddle, with the ability to stretch over and under the saddle and to fit virtually any bicycle saddle shape and size. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198904 | IMPERVIOUS WHEELCHAIR SEAT COVER SYSTEM - An impervious wheelchair seat cover used to substantially ensure that every patient or individual that is transported through a facility has a clean and sanitary wheelchair. The impervious wheelchair seat cover comprises a seat cover made from impervious materials and cut so that the impervious wheelchair seat cover lines a seat portion, a back portion and an arm portion of the wheelchair. The top and bottom corners have hook and loop fastener securing ties to hold the impervious wheelchair seat cover in place. There also are numerous pieces of adhesive material on the underside of the impervious wheelchair seat cover providing further cohesion to the chair. The arm covers are designed so as not to cover the sides of the wheelchair chair and to accommodate urine bags and other medical attachments. The impervious wheelchair seat cover is disposable or is washable and reusable. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198905 | Infant Support Structure - A bouncing seat for a child includes a seat support having an opening for receiving the child, a base, a post connected to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second arms extending outwardly from a distal end of the post. The first and second arms are connected to the seat support, thereby connecting the seat support to the base. The post is aligned with the opening. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198906 | Internal Full Memory Module for Seat Tracks - An adjustable memory track assembly for a vehicle seat has a lower rail ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198907 | CHAIR - A chair configured such that a backrest support rod does not make contact with an object when the chair is swiveled and is thus reliably prevented from damaging the object or from being damaged by the object and that the chair uses a reduced number of parts, has a simple structure, and can be easily assembled. A chair, wherein front portions of front facing sections ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198908 | MOTOR-VEHICLE HEADREST - A motor-vehicle headrest has a base fixable to a motor vehicle seat and a cushion support having a forwardly directed front face adapted to engage a head of a person in the seat. An upper link has a front end pivoted at an upper support axis on the support and a rear end pivoted at an upper base axis on the base, and a lower link having a front end pivoted at a lower support axis on the support offset downward from the upper support axis and a rear end pivoted at a lower base axis on the base offset downward from the upper base axis. The cushion is shiftable relative to the base between a rear position and a front position on pivoting of the links about the respective axes. A rigid brace is pivoted on the upper link between the upper axes and on the lower link between the lower axes. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198909 | Suspended pin chair - The Suspended Pin Chair is a piece of furniture intended for seating. The chair consists of a frame, tension material (which also serves as the seating material), and a suspended pin. The frame is built out of a rigid material and forms the basis of the structure of the chair. The tension material spans between the frame and the suspended pin, supporting the suspended pin in space in a fixed position, creating the seating surfaces of the chair. The geometry of the tension material is centered on the suspended pin with branches that extend outward from the suspended pin, connecting at corresponding locations on the frame. The suspended pin is built out of a rigid material that creates the center point around which the tension material is located. The suspended pin is not attached to the frame and is supported in a fixed position in space by the seating material. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198910 | SEATBELT PRETENSIONER MECHANISM FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A seatbelt mechanism (S) comprises a chip anchor ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198911 | STORAGE HOPPER ASSEMBLY - A transport assembly for transporting granular material may define at least a first egress for releasing a first portion of a granular material. The device may also include a door assembly slidably coupled with the transport assembly for at least substantially covering the first egress in a first position for retaining granular material and for at least substantially uncovering the first egress in a second position for controllably releasing the first portion of the granular material. The device may also include a linear actuator assembly coupled with the transport assembly and the door assembly for moving the door assembly between the first position and the second position. The device may also include a pump assembly coupled with the linear actuator assembly for actuating the linear actuator assembly to move the door assembly between the first position and the second position. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198912 | MOBILE BASE FOR REDUCING LATERAL PRESSURE OF THE BODY LIFT CYLINDER OF A DUMP BODY - Disclosed is an equipment of the type comprising a frame on which is mounted a dump body liftable by means of a body lift cylinder having two opposite ends, a first one of these ends being connected to the frame and the other one to the dump body in order to lift it up when the cylinder is extended. This equipment is characterized in that the first end of the cylinder connected to the frame is mounted on a mobile base which is fixed onto the frame in such a manner as to have some liberty of transversal inclination and thus to allow the cylinder to extend in a constant straight line even if a lateral torsion is applied onto the cylinder by the dump body when said dump body is lifted up. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198913 | Gas Generator For Splitting And Destructing Materials, Ignition Unit And Composition For Use In Gas Generators - A gas generator device ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198914 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR WORKING ROCK - A method for driving tunnels, galleries, shafts or the like with a driving device ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198915 | AUTOMOBILE WHEEL - Because a front flange portion including an annular front peripheral portion and an annular back peripheral portion is formed along an outer peripheral edge portion of the wheel disc, and because a back surface portion and an opening end portion of a front bead seat portion of a wheel rim are welded to each other over the entire circumference of the wheel but the annular back peripheral portion and the wheel rim are not welded to each other, stress concentration on the front flange portion due to a load generated while the automobile is running can be mitigated. Therefore, an automobile wheel has high durability against a load generated while the automobile is running. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198916 | AUTOMOBILE WHEEL - A front flange portion formed at an outer peripheral edge portion of a wheel disc includes an annular front peripheral portion provided on a design surface side and an annular back peripheral portion folded backward from the annular front peripheral portion to extend radially inwardly and in surface contact with a back surface of the annular from peripheral portion, and the annular front peripheral portion and the annular back peripheral portion are integrally inclined to the surface side. Therefore, the front flange portion can mitigate stress concentration on the front flange portion due to a load generated while the automobile is running. In addition, the front flange portion has, because of its shape, high durability against a radially inward load generated by a contact with a curbstone or the like. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198917 | Track Assembly With Symmetric Track Chain Link - A track chain link for use in an endless track chain has a longitudinal (or “x”) dimension and a lateral (or “y”) dimension. The track chain link has an x-y plane of symmetry about which the track chain link is symmetric. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198918 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STANDBY POWER SUPPLY ON BOARD AN AIRCRAFT - A device and a method for emergency electricity supply on board an aircraft, able to supply a part of the aircraft's electrical power circuit. The device includes a synchronous machine with separate excitation, associated with a flywheel, and an auxiliary device to set the flywheel in rotation and to maintain rotation of the flywheel. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198919 | Circuit Board - A circuit board, included in an inverter device that outputs AC current to a motor for driving a vehicle, includes: an insulation layer; a first conductor formed on a first side of the insulation layer, and upon which a semiconductor chip included in a lower arm of an inverter circuit is mounted; a second conductor formed on a second side of the insulation layer opposite to the first side thereof, and connected to a ground of the vehicle; and an inductor connected in parallel with a parasitic capacitance created between the first conductor and the second conductor, thus constituting a parallel resonator together with the parasitic capacitance. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198920 | Vehicle power supply apparatus - A first power supply system is constituted by an alternator and a main battery while a second power supply system is constituted by electrical equipment and a sub-battery. Further, a switch is provided between the first power supply system and the second power supply system. During vehicle deceleration, the switch is switched to a disconnected state, whereby the first power supply system and the second power supply system are disconnected. As a result, a generation voltage of the alternator can be raised, enabling an increase in the generation amount, without applying an excessive voltage to the electrical equipment. Hence, the main battery can be charged sufficiently during deceleration, and therefore the alternator can be halted during acceleration and steady travel. Furthermore, by halting the alternator, an engine load can be reduced, and as a result, an improvement in the fuel efficiency of the vehicle can be achieved. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198921 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A power supply device includes: a first line, a second line, and a third line, each having a different electric potential from one another; a battery circuit in which a fuel cell stack and an electric storage device are connected in series; and a first DC-DC converter, wherein both ends of the battery circuit are connected to the first line and the third line, a connection point of the electric storage device and the fuel cell stack of the battery circuit is connected to the second line, a primary side of the first DC-DC converter is connected to the second line and the third line, a secondary side of the first DC-DC converter is connected to the first line and the third line, and electric power is outputted from the first line and the third line. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198922 | SMART RESPONSIVE ELECTICAL LOAD - A smart responsive electrical load ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110198923 | POWER MANAGEMENT MECHANISM - An integrated circuit includes a global power supply node. A first power domain has a first power management circuit, which includes a local power supply node. A first power control circuit is capable of receiving an input signal. A second power control circuit has a higher current capacity than the first power control circuit. The first power control circuit and the second power control circuit are coupled to the local power supply node and the global power supply node. The input signal is configured to initiate a power sequence, e.g., a power up process or a power down process, in the first power control circuit. A first control signal generated by the first power control circuit is configured to initiate a power sequence in the second power control circuit. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198924 | POWER SOURCE SYSTEM AND CONTROL CIRCUIT - A power source system including power-factor modifying circuits to modify a power factor of supplied electric power, a time difference circuit to output start signals for instructing the power-factor modifying circuits to start an operation to the power-factor modifying circuits at specified time intervals, and a control circuit to supply the electric power to the power-factor modifying circuit to start the power-factor modifying circuit when the power-factor modifying circuit acquires the start signal output from the time difference circuit. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198925 | Current regulator drive circuit shunting current by voltage-dividing load - The present invention is through the power control unit, which is connected with the voltage-dividing load in parallel, to perform shunt regulation for the current passing through the voltage-dividing load; in which the methods of the shunt regulation by the power control unit includes using the power control unit to perform shunt regulation of PWM, shunt regulation of conductive phase angle, or shunt regulation of switch type turn-on or cut-off, or regulating the impedance of the power control unit. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198926 | MULTI-CHANNEL POWER CONTROLLER WITH SWITCHING OFFSET - A method of operating a power controller includes assigning switching offset times to a plurality of channels of a multi-channel power controller, and adjusting a state change time of a selected channel by the switching offset time associated with the selected channel such that the selected channel and another of the plurality of channels multiple channels do not undergo the state change simultaneously. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198927 | MOS TRANSISTOR DEVICE IN COMMON SOURCE CONFIGURATION - A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a first p-channel laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor (LDMOS) transistor formed over the semiconductor substrate and additional p-channel LDMOS transistors formed over the semiconductor substrate. First drain and gate electrodes are formed over the substrate and are coupled to the first LDMOS transistor. Additional drain and gate electrodes are formed over the substrate and are coupled to the second LDMOS transistor. A common source electrode for the first and second LDMOS transistors is also formed over the substrate. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198928 | EMERGENCY GENERATOR POWER SYSTEM WITH RESERVED FIRE PROTECTION POWER - The present invention relates to an emergency generator power system with reserved fire protection power used for fire protection systems and other emergencies at the time of stop of supplying of normal power and comprising a generator engine and a generator body, a main power circuit breaker, a control panel, and a circuit breaker for fire protection systems and a circuit breaker for other emergencies branched therefrom respectively. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198929 | POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK BASED ON MULTIPLE CHARGE STORAGE COMPONENTS - A power distribution network includes multiple charge storage components and multiple charging circuits to control the charging and discharging of the charge storage components, which may comprise a battery and a supercapacitor. By appropriate arrangement and selection of the storage components, ripple in the power supply voltage, whose propagation to other components relying on the power distribution network may cause an audible buzz, may be significantly reduced. Additionally, appropriate arrangement and selection of the storage components, electromagnetic interference may also be significantly reduced. | 2011-08-18 |
20110198930 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM - An interconnected system that supplies power to a power system, and includes a power generator that changes in output, and an electric power storage-compensation device. The interconnected system is controlled so that operation of a sodium-sulfur battery that is included in the electric power storage-compensation device and compensates for a change in output of the power generator is stopped, or the interconnected system is set in a non-power transmission mode in which a planned power generation value of a power generation schedule is set to the sum of power generated by the power generator and local load power of the system, when the planned power generation value is 0 kW or less, and the sum of the power generated by the power generator and the local load power of the system has reached a value at which power is supplied to the interconnected system from the power system. | 2011-08-18 |