38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140259653 | FLEXIBLE REWORK DEVICE - A rework device in form of a flexible circuit is provided in order to repair a printed circuit assembly. The printed circuit assembly includes one or more through vias and interconnections. The flexible circuit includes a lead in portion and a tail portion. The flexible circuit also includes a first distended head portion proximal to the lead in portion and a second distended head portion proximal to the tail portion. Further, the second distended head portion is connected to the first distended head portion through a coverlay portion. The flexible circuit provided is adapted to be threaded through a through via to repair the printed circuit assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259654 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LED MODULE - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an LED module, which enhances heat dissipation efficiency of the LED module through a configuration of installing a plurality of electrically separated conductive electrode plates to be close to each other on a same plane, stacking insulation layers on the top and bottom sides of the electrode plates, forming a plurality of ground holes on one side of the insulation layers to expose the electrode plates, and then grounding both electrodes of LED chips to the separated electrode plates. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259655 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITANCE ELEMENT - Provided is a production method of an electrostatic capacitance element, including preparing a dielectric sheet on which a conductor is not being applied, and a mask that has at least one basic pattern shape, making a basic-pattern green sheet by applying the conductor on the dielectric sheet through the mask, making a rotated basic-pattern green sheet in which the basic-pattern green sheet is rotated, making a laminate of the basic-pattern green sheet and the rotated basic-pattern green sheet, making a reversed basic-pattern green sheet by reversing at least one of the basic-pattern green sheet or rotated basic-pattern green sheet, laminating the reversed basic-pattern green sheet on the laminate with a dielectric sheet, on which a conductor is not being applied, interposed therebetween, and performing compression-bonding and baking treatments of a laminate of the basic-pattern green sheet, the rotated basic-pattern green sheet, the dielectric sheet and the reversed basic-pattern green sheet. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259656 | DATA LOGGER SENSOR COMPONENT ASSEMBLY AND TEST PROCESS - An process for assembling a data logger for logging a sensed condition of an environment includes the steps of (1) reflow soldering a partially complete data logger printed circuit board; (2) assembling a sensor component to the printed circuit board via a molded socket that utilizes elastomeric contacts to cause an electrical connection between leads of the sensor component and the conductors on the printed circuit board; and (3) performing a sensor component specific post assembly process that results in the sensor component meeting a plurality of operational specifications, wherein the sensor component specific process takes less than two hours to complete. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259657 | PATTERNED OPHTHALMIC LENSES WITH INSERTS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a colorant pattern on Multi-piece ophthalmic Inserts and ophthalmic lenses comprising Inserts. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the lens includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-piece ophthalmic Insert portion with a colorant pattern. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259658 | METHOD OF CUTTING CONDUCTIVE PATTERNS - A method includes patterning a layer over a substrate with a first metal pattern; using a cut mask in a first position relative to the substrate to perform a first cut patterning for removing material from a first region within the first pattern; and using the same cut mask to perform a second cut patterning while in a second position relative to the same layer over the substrate, for removing material from a second region in a second metal pattern of the same layer over the substrate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259659 | PHASED ARRAY STEERING FOR LASER BEAM POSITIONING SYSTEMS - A laser beam positioning system of a laser-based specimen processing system produces at beam positioner stage, from a fully fiber-coupled optics phased array laser beam steering system, a steered laser input beam. System directs beam through one or more other beam positioner stages to form a processing laser beam that processes target features of a workpiece mounted on a support. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259660 | GROUNDING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR A SHIELDED CABLE - A method is provided for forming a grounding arrangement on a shielded cable which includes a conductive core, a core insulation layer, a conductive shield layer, and an outer insulation layer. An inner ferrule is positioned adjacent an end portion of the conductive shield layer that has been exposed, the inner ferrule is crimped around the core insulation layer, and the end portion is folded over the inner ferrule to radially surround the inner ferrule. An electrically conductive outer ferrule is positioned radially adjacent to the end portion and the outer ferrule is crimped radially around the inner ferrule to capture the end portion radially between the inner ferrule and the outer ferrule, thereby fixing the outer ferrule in electrical contact with the conductive shield layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259661 | VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE WITH WALL THICKNESS DISTRIBUTION - A method of controlling flutter of a fan nozzle includes, for a given design of a fan nozzle, determining a vibration mode that causes a flutter characteristic of the fan nozzle and, in response to the determined vibration mode, establishing a wall thickness distribution of at least one wall of the fan nozzle to include local thick portions and local thin portions that alter the flutter characteristic. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259662 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS TO RESTORE DISTORTED FEATURES ON GAS TURBINE VANES - A method and apparatus for restoring displaced features on a turbine vane segment for a gas turbine engine, such as a vane segment in a low pressure turbine, and more specifically, the inner shroud thereof relative to the outer shroud thereof to meet the original design position and dimensions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259663 | PALLET-BASED SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS AND METHOD - A pallet-based support system for use in assembling a vehicle engine that includes an engine block is described herein. The pallet-based support system includes a first jig and a second jig configured to couple to the engine block. The system also includes a first support arm and a second support arm extending from the pallet and each of the support arms includes a cradle structure. The system also includes a first adapter structure coupled to the first jig. The first adapter structure is configured to be releasably coupled to one of the cradle structures by lowering the engine block towards the pallet. The first adapter structure engages the cradle structure and is configured to be positioned in at least three orientations with respect to the cradle structure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259664 | INSERT KITS FOR MULTI-STAGE COMPRESSORS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS, PROCESSES AND METHODS - Inserts and insert kits for converting internal combustion engines to multi-stage compressors are disclosed herein. An insert kit in accordance with present technology can include a first insert configured to be positioned at least partially within a first compression cylinder of an engine to reduce the volume by a first amount. A second insert can be configured to be positioned at least partially within a second compression cylinder of the engine to reduce the volume of the second compression cylinder by a second amount, greater than the first amount. Additionally, a first compression piston can be configured to be positioned within the first insert to compress a gas to a first volume. A second compression piston can be configured to be positioned within the second insert to compress the gas to a second volume, smaller than the first volume. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259665 | MECHANICAL REPAIR OF DAMAGED AIRFOIL STRUCTURE - A process is provided for repairing an airfoil structure adapted for use in a gas turbine engine comprising: providing an airfoil structure having a section with a defect; removing airfoil structure material comprising the section with the defect such that a through hole is created; providing a replacement element; providing interlocking structure; positioning the replacement element relative to the through hole; and securing the replacement element to the airfoil structure via the interlocking structure such that the through hole is covered. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259666 | METHODS FOR THE REPAIR OF GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENTS USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES - In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a method for repairing a damaged metallic component using additive manufacturing techniques includes separating a damaged portion of the damaged metallic component from an undamaged portion of the damaged metallic component, measuring the undamaged portion to determine the dimensions of the removed damaged portion, fabricating a replacement portion using additive manufacturing techniques in accordance with the determined dimensions of the removed damaged portion, and joining the replacement portion with the undamaged portion of the damaged metallic component to form a repaired metallic component. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259667 | SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD FOR SURFACE REPAIR AND RECONDITIONING OF INDUSTRIAL SIZED FAN BLADES SUCH AS INCORPORATED INTO A COOLING TOWER - A system, kit and method for non-structural surface repair and reconditioning of industrial sized blades includes an initial evaluation and power washing step for identifying required repairs. A surface cleaning step combines power washing with application of muratic acid and various mechanical tools and techniques for removing environmental and chemical buildup. A succeeding step provides for non-structural surface repairs to the blades, such as including filling and reshaping the leading edges with the use of an impact resistant urethane and/or a fast cure epoxy and fiberglass cloth. A finish coating step includes applying a chemically resistant and submersible grade (i.e. water resistant) top coat epoxy. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259668 | TURBINE BLADE TIP REPAIR - A method for repairing a blade tip of a turbine blade based on a dual fusion weld process for portions of a tip plate and a mechanical locking bead over the tip plate. A damaged portion of blade is removed. The damaged portion is removed at an initial cut level. An undamaged portion of the turbine blade exists as a base below the initial cut level. A replacement section is rebuilt via laser cladding. The replacement section is machined to form a tip pocket. A tip plate is placed in the tip pocket. The tip plate comprises at least a first portion and a second portion. The tip plate is welded using a dual fusion weld process comprising a first weld process and a second weld process. A squealer tip is built using a welding process that forms a mechanical locking bead over the tip plate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259669 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A BLADE INSERT BETWEEN SEPARATE PORTIONS OF A WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADE - A system for installing a blade insert between a root portion and a tip portion of a rotor blade of a wind turbine is disclosed. The system may include a root cradle assembly configured to support the root portion of the rotor blade and a tip cradle assembly configured to support the tip portion of the rotor blade. At least one of the tip cradle assembly or the root cradle assembly may be movable relative to the other of the tip cradle assembly or the root cradle assembly to allow the tip portion to be spaced apart from the root portion after the rotor blade has been divided between the root and tip portions. In addition, the system may include an insert cradle assembly configured to support a blade insert for the rotor blade. The insert cradle assembly may be configured to be positioned between the root cradle assembly and the tip cradle assembly so as to position the blade insert between the root portion and the tip portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259670 | Human-Machine Interface Mechanism For Automated Wheel Production - A human-machine interface mechanism for automated wheel production, which electrically connects with a mechanical arm and a machine tool, wherein the human-machine interface mechanism for automated wheel production includes a human-machine interface device for identifying the wheel type of a wheel billet and locating the manufacturing position, so that the wheel billet is gripped by the mechanical arm and transferred to the machine tool for manufacturing. The human-machine interface device includes a display operation unit, an imaging unit, at least one optical illumination unit, a servomotor unit, an I/O unit, and a control unit. The human-machine interface mechanism for automated wheel production not only determinates and locates more quickly and accurately, but also improves manufacturing precision. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259671 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED TO LAYOUT OF DECORATIVE ELEMENTS - Systems and methods related to the selection and arrangement of decorative elements. The system includes a tray having at least one simulation cavity which replicates the dimensions of an actual article of jewelry. The method includes selecting various decorative elements and arranging them within the at least one cavity to sample various arrangements, then placing the decorative elements in the article of jewelry. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259672 | FENCE PANEL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fence panel construction device includes a structural member and a pair of post members coupled to the structural member. Each post member includes a pair of attachment devices configured to removably attach a pair of fence stringers to the pair of post members. A pair of actuator mechanisms are coupled to a respective one of the pair of post members to position the pair of post members corresponding to a pair of fence posts on a property. A finishing assembly is coupled to the structural member and includes at least one fastening device and at least one trimming device both operable to move vertically. The finishing assembly is operable to move horizontally while the at least one fastening device fastens fence boards to the pair of fence stringers and at least one trimming device trims the fence boards. A method of making a fence panel is provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259673 | SPINDLE NUT AND WASHER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF UTILIZATION - An apparatus for and a method of securing hubs and bearings on truck spindles includes a flat or non-flat washer with a key and a nut having an integral and axially spaced locking ring with threads through the nut and locking ring complementary to threads on a spindle. The nut also includes a plurality of axially oriented threaded openings and a plurality of threaded fasteners that extend through apertures in the locking ring and into the threaded openings. An alternate embodiment includes a washer, a nut having threads complementary to threads on the spindle and a plurality of axially oriented threaded openings, a locking plate having a pattern of arcuate slots and a key which engages a keyway on the spindle and a plurality of fasteners which secure the locking plate to the nut in a desired position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259674 | BRASS ALLOYS FOR USE IN TURBOCHARGER BEARING APPLICATIONS - In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a high-strength brass alloy includes, by mass %, about 1.3% to about 2.3% of aluminum (Al), about 1.5% to about 3.0% of manganese (Mn), about 1% maximum of iron (Fe), about 1% maximum of nickel (Ni), about 0.4% maximum of tin (Sn), about 0.5% to about 2.0% of silicon (Si), about 57% to about 60% of copper (Cu), less than about 0.1% of lead (Pb), and the balance of zinc (Zn) and inevitable impurities, with the proviso that the ratio of Si/Mn is in the range of about 0.3 to about 0.7, and with the further proviso that the “zinc equivalent” content according to the following formula: ZnEq=Zn+Si*10−Mn/2+Al*5 is from about 51% to about 58%. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259675 | RAZOR CARTRIDGE - A razor cartridge is provided including a blade unit having a first side wall, a second side wall, and a pair of end walls interconnecting the first side wall and the second side wall and one or both of the side walls of the blade unit having at least one connection member. A plurality of blades secured to the blade unit with a clip positioned at each end of the blade unit adjacent to the end walls. A frame is provided having a first interior wall and a second interior wall spaced apart from first interior wall that define an opening extending completely through the frame. One or more of the interior walls of the frame include at least one connection member, the latter engaged with the at least one connection member of the blade unit so that the frame is secured to the blade unit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259676 | VIBRATING RAZOR - A vibrating razor includes a handle, a razor blade and a flat-type vibration motor. The handle includes a front end having a receiving slot provided thereon; wherein the receiving slot includes a bottom wall. The razor blade is arranged at the front end of the handle. The flat-type vibration motor is arranged within the receiving slot and includes an outer shell with a cover; wherein the cover includes an external protruding dot on one side of an outer surface thereof. The flat-type vibration motor contacts the bottom wall of the receiving slot via the external protruding dot. Therefore, the external protruding dot can be utilized to increase the vibration strength of the razor blade as the flat-type vibration motor rotates to impact the bottom wall of the receiving slot. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259677 | SHAVING CARTRIDGE WITH INDIVIDUAL BLADE GUARDS - A shaving razor having integrally formed blade guards. A generally monolithic body is formed from a suitable material such as thermoplastic to define blade channels for a plurality of blades, 1 blade retained in each channel the cutting edges of which define a cutting plane. A plurality of blade guards is formed as part of the body such that the shaving plane passes through the blade guards with one blade guard forward of each blade in the cutting direction. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259678 | Shavers - Systems, methods and devices for shaving including one or more of a curved shaving cartridge, a process of manufacture thereof; and a double cartridge shaving device and methods of use and/or manufacture thereof. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259679 | MULTI-HEADED SAFETY RAZOR - A safety razor is disclosed, and includes a handle and a shaving head. The shaving head defines a longitudinal axis. The shaving head is mounted to a distal portion of the handle and has a rest position. The shaving head is configured to rotate out of the rest position in a first radial direction transverse to the longitudinal axis defined by the handle. The shaving head is inhibited from rotation out of the rest position in a second radial direction opposite from the first radial direction. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259680 | DEVICE FOR RECONDITIONING GOLF TEES - Various devices for reconditioning golf tees are disclosed herein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259681 | APPARATUS FOR PLACING A SEALANT CUTTING WIRE THROUGH A BEAD OF SEALANT IN A GLASS INSTALLATION - A cutting wire placement tool includes an elongated tool body, a pulling element carrier structure, and an elongated pulling element. The elongated tool body has a handle end and a sealant piercing end opposite the handle end, and the pulling element carrier structure is located at the sealant piercing end of the elongated tool body. The pulling element carrier structure includes a recess and at least one piercing element having a configuration to pierce a sealant material as a sealant piercing force is applied to the elongated tool body. The elongated pulling element is connected to the elongated tool body at a location spaced apart from the sealant piercing end of the elongated tool body and has a pulling loop which is adapted to be movable between an insertion position and a pulling position relative to the recess of the pulling element carrier structure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259682 | Velocity Aligned Throwable Object - A VATO comprises a blade, a handle, a stabilizing assembly, and a spherical weight. In a preferred embodiment, the spherical weight makes up a significant portion of the overall weight of the VATO. The spherical weight is positioned between the blade and the handle, and the stabilizing assembly is attached to a rear portion of the handle. When the VATO is thrown, a velocity vector is established in the direction of the trajectory of the VATO. The stabilizing assembly produces aerodynamic drag which assists in keeping the blade oriented in a forward position with respect to the trajectory of the VATO. The spherical weight is permitted to freely rotate thereby enabling the blade, the handle and the stabilizing assembly to independently rotate into alignment with the trajectory of the VATO such that the blade is in a forward position as the VATO strikes a target. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259683 | EFFICIENT SELF-CLEANING FOOD CHOPPER - A novel and useful food chopper that includes a cutter having cutting edges arranged to form one or more cells and spring loaded plungers disposed and supported within the cells. The plungers include wipers extending around the circumference of the plungers at or near their bottoms. During a chopping cycle, the plungers are pushed back by the food to be chopped and compress their associated spring. When released, the wipers on each plunger squeegee the inner walls of the cell thereby achieving a cleaning action. Chopped food waste is minimized by careful placement of the wipers on the body of the plungers, placement of the plungers within the cells and by having a substantially flat bottom surface of the plungers which are mostly flush with the cutting edges of the cutter. Use of the wiper permits the food chopper to achieve very efficient chopping with minimal waste and a self-cleaning mechanism. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259684 | Pumpkin Carving Spoon with Nested Knife - A pumpkin carving tool has a knife nested within the handle of a scoop. The knife and scoop together serve as the only tools necessary to carve a simple or complex pattern into a pumpkin. The handle extends under the bowl of the scoop and has a hollow interior. The knife has a handle and blade and the dimensions of the handle closely approximate the interior dimensions of the handle. In this way, the knife is securely retained within the handle until removed by the handle. By providing a knife nested within the scoop, a user has all utensils needed to carve a pumpkin or similar item in a convenient, compact configuration. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259685 | CONSTRUCTIBLE UTENSILS - A system and method for meeting market demand for better constructible utensils. A deformable sheet defines a handle and an operational element in which one or more scores, both straight and curved, are cooperatively provided on the sheet. The one or more scores enable deformation of the handle and/or operational element(s) to convert the structure into a strong, sturdy, and functional implement sufficient to meet the required application. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259686 | Pocket Safety Cutter - A pocket knife (or pocket safety cutter) having a housing (or handle) and a folding/blade holder portion includes or is configured with one or more of, for example: a blade change mechanism with multiple safety features, a locking mechanism (for the folding/blade holder portion), and independently operable protective guards (for the folding/blade holder portion). | 2014-09-18 |
20140259687 | KNIFE WITH ASSISTED OPENING MECHANISM - A folding knife includes a handle, a pivot axle, a knife blade, a spring and a catch mechanism. The handle has an elongate opening and the pivot axle is adjacent one end of the handle. The knife blade has a tang at one end thereof that is pivotally mounted to the handle for pivotal movement about the pivot axle. The spring is at least partially fitted within the handle and fitted about the pivot axle for urging the knife blade from a closed position toward an open position. The catch mechanism releasably secured the knife blade at or near its closed position despite the urging of the spring. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259688 | Self-Opening Nipper and Method for Manufacturing Self-Opening Nipper - A nipper includes two crossing levers movably connected at a joint, each lever has a finished distal portion with a blade, an unfinished proximal portion, and a coil-spring connector at a junction of the distal and proximal portions. A hollow coil spring has ends each connected to a respective connector and visually covering the proximal portion thereof. A method for manufacturing the nipper includes providing the levers with a nipper blade at the finished distal portion, the unfinished proximal portion at a proximal end of the distal portion, and the coil-spring connector at a junction of the distal and proximal portions. The two levers are movably connected at the joint to form a nipper with the blades. The proximal portion of each lever is visually covered by sliding each end of the coil spring over the respective proximal portion and securing each end thereof at the respective coil-spring connector. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259689 | Concaved cutter head assembly for hair trimmer - A concaved cutter head assembly for hair trimmer comprising a fixed blade, a movable blade and a slot support fixed to the fixed blade; the fixed blade and the movable blade comprise a fixed blade toothed edge and a movable blade toothed edge respectively; the movable blade toothed edge is driven to move reciprocally along slots on the slot support with respect to the fixed blade toothed edge to form a cutting surface; a fixed blade seat is also provided, whereas one end of which is provided with a protective cover; a frontal edge of the protective cover is positioned in front of the fixed blade toothed edge; the fixed blade toothed edge, the movable blade toothed edge, the slots and the frontal edge of the protective cover are all concave arcs, and all these concave arcs are concentric with respect to one another. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259690 | MOVEABLE LUBRICATION ASSEMBLY FOR POWER OPERATED ROTARY KNIFE - A power operated rotary knife ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140259691 | ROTARY MOTOR VIBRATION DAMPER AND NOISE DAMPER - A hair clipper has a base structural housing with a blade set operably secured thereto. The blade set has a stationary blade and a reciprocating blade. The base has at least one support for a rotary motor. A flexible motor vibration and noise damper fits over half of the motor, and a motor cover is secured to the base structural housing over the vibration damper. A secondary housing cover is secured to the base structural housing over the motor cover. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259692 | Battery Operated Handheld Power Tool - A battery operated handheld power tool, comprising a working tool assembly ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140259693 | Safety Cutter - A safety cutter includes a handle and a recessed blade that is rotatably coupled to a head portion of the cutter. The blade is recessed relative to the opening of a channel or slot that receives the edge of a work piece or object to be cut. When brought into cutting engagement with an object to be cut, the blade rotates continually revealing (as it turns) a different cutting edge portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259694 | Metal Ring Cutter With Plastic Coating - A ring cutter having a metal ring constructed to be mounted on the finger of a user. A cutting blade is connected to the metal ring. The inner surface of the metal ring is covered by a plastic coating to reduce friction on and prevent irritation of a user's finger during extended periods of use. The plastic coating may be molded on the metal ring to cover the inner and outer surfaces thereof. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259695 | ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT STRIKING DEVICE - Adjustable weight striking device can be selectively loaded with weighting material to temporarily increase striking force during use and unloaded to reduce weight while carrying. The tool has body made of low density material and working end for striking tool, handle extending from the body made of low density material, striking tool at working end, and apparatus for holding weighting material adjacent to the body. The weight holding apparatus can be platform with straps or other securing feature for temporarily holding weighting material and/or an interior chamber within the body for receiving weighting material. Weighting material can be sand, water, dirt, gravel, rock, or metal and can temporarily increase the weight of the striking tool by 50%, 100%, 200% 250%, 300%, 400%, 500% or more depending on volume and/or density of weighting material as compared to striking device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259696 | Knife that Relieves Pressure on Metacarpophalangeal Joint of Index Finger - A knife for relieving pressure on the index finger metacarpophalangeal joint of one using the knife by pressing down with the index finger on a top portion of the knife, comprising a handle having a top and bottom portion and two opposing sides and a proximal and distal end, a blade having a top portion and bottom, cutting edge portion and two opposing sides and a proximal and distal end and configured so the handle and blade overlap and the blade proximal end is connected to the handle distal end, a finger rest having a top and front portion and is connected to the blade at a point proximate the proximal end of the blade, and wherein the finger rest, handle and blade are configured to minimize pressure on the index finger metacarpophalangeal joint of one using the knife by pressing down with the index finger on the finger rest. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259697 | CONSTRUCTIBLE EATING UTENSIL WITH SCOOP FROM FOLDABLE BLANK - A single, thin piece of folded material attaches to a single serving container to provide a strong, sanitary spoon, Folding score lines on the handle portion of the spoon give the utensil strength and provide a simplicity of use suitable for children. The disclosed utensil may be attached to existing containers or may be built into containers during the manufacture of the underlying container, or may be available as a stand-alone product. The disclosed utensil may be integrated into packaging material as overwrap sleeves used to package food containers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259698 | POWER OPERATED ROTARY KNIFE - A rolling bearing strip for a power operated rotary knife providing bearing support for rotation of a rotary knife blade with respect to a blade housing. The rolling bearing strip includes: a plurality of rolling bearings disposed in spaced apart relation; and a flexible separator cage for positioning the plurality of spaced apart rolling bearings, the flexible separator cage including interlocking first and second ends, the first end of the separator cage including a wall defining a projecting member and the second end of the separator cage including a wall defining a receiving member, the first end projecting member and the second end receiving member being in opposed facing relationship and the first end projecting member extending into the second end receiving member to secure the first end to the second end and form an annular, continuous rolling bearing ring. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259699 | FLEXIBLE SAW BLADES AND METHODS FOR CURVATURE CUTTING - Saws including saws configured to allow change in a width, a direction, and a curvature of a cut during a cutting operation are described. The saws include a saw blade, the saw blade being flexible along a longitudinal axis of the saw blade and inflexible along a vertical axis of the saw blade. The saw blade includes a blade body, and a plurality of cutting teeth, the plurality of cutting teeth being disposed on an upper cutting edge of the blade and a lower cutting edge of the blade body. In some examples, the saw blade is configured to be flexed by manipulation of at least two articulating points on the saw blade during the cutting operation to change one or more of the kerf, the direction, and the curvature of the cut. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259700 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR ORIENTING A SAW CHAIN LINK ON A SPROCKET - Embodiments herein provide a modified pitch sprocket to provide an orientation of a saw chain link, such as a cutter link or drive link, with respect to the direction of travel of the link, as it traverses the sprocket that is different than the orientation of the link as it traverses a straight portion of the guide bar. In some embodiments, the modified pitch sprocket may orient the cutter link to provide radial extension for a depth gauge of the cutter link relative to a cutting element of the cutter link. This may facilitate shaping of the depth gauge and/or cutting element, such as by a sharpening element, as the cutter link traverses the sprocket. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259701 | RECIPROCATING TOOL WITH BIASING SNUBBER - In one embodiment, a reciprocating tool includes a reciprocating plunger, a motor operably connected to the plunger, a cam portion operably connected to the motor, a cam follower operably connected to the reciprocating plunger, and a biasing assembly configured to bias the cam follower toward the cam portion, the biasing assembly including an outer biasing member and an inner biasing member, the inner biasing member in contact with an inner portion of the outer biasing member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259702 | Hack Saw with Integrated Retainer for Blade Pin Holder and Related Method - A hack saw comprises a proximal end, a proximal handle located at the proximal end, and a distal end spaced from the proximal handle for mounting a hack saw blade therebetween. The handle includes a proximal cavity at a base end thereof, dimensioned to allow a portion of a proximal pin holder therethrough, and a proximal pin holder retaining member within the proximal handle proximally spaced from the proximal cavity, defining a slot therebetween for retention of a pin holder therein. The pin holder retaining member is positioned to form an interference with the proximal pin holder when the pin holder is located in the handle and prevents the proximal pin holder from dislodging or being removed therefrom. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259703 | RETAINED ALIGNING ROTATING HACK SAW BLADE TENSIONING MECHANISM AND RELATED METHOD - A tensioning mechanism for a hack saw blade extends through a pin holder mounting slot of a hack saw frame and applies tension to a hack saw blade attached thereto. The tensioning mechanism includes a first portion having a configuration that, with respect to a configuration of the slot, permits rotation of the tensioning mechanism when the first portion extends through the mounting slot. The tensioning mechanism also includes a second portion having a configuration that, with respect to the configuration of the slot, engages into the slot only in select rotational orientations thereof relative to the slot, wherein one of said orientations is angularly separated from another orientation by a substantially set rotational angle of the second portion. The tensioning mechanism further includes first and second mechanisms configured to prevent removal of the tensioning mechanism from the mounting slot once extended therethrough. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259704 | ACCESSORY FOR A RECIPROCATING SAW - An accessory for a reciprocating power tool includes an elongated post having a base member disposed at a distal end thereof. The base member includes an aperture. The accessory includes first and second members coupled on opposite sides of the base portion. Each of the first and second side members includes a surface having a toothed portion and a non-toothed portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259705 | PEDAL ASSEMBLY, APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A PEDAL CONFIGURATION, AND METHODS THEREOF - A pedal assembly for a velocipede is provided. The pedal assembly includes an axle, pedal body, a first drive pin and a first actuator. The axle includes a distal end and a proximal end. The axle defines a first cam groove. The proximal end is configured for releasable attachment to a crankshaft. The pedal body is rotatably coupled with the axle and is rotatable with respect to the axle about an axis. The axis resides in an imaginary plane. The first drive pin is movably coupled with the pedal and is movable between an inserted position and a withdrawn position. The first actuator is movably attached to the pedal body and is associated with the first drive pin. The first actuator is movable between a first position and a second position. An apparatus for determining a pedal configuration for a user is also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259706 | METHOD OF FORMING A GRID DEFINING A FIRST RELATIVE REFERENCE FRAME - A method of projecting into space, from a first object, a plurality of modulated lines to form a grid defining a first relative reference frame, the method includes simultaneously projecting into space from the first object a horizontal grid line and a vertical grid line to form a set of grid lines, modulating the horizontal grid line and the vertical grid line to carry first and second grid words, respectively. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259707 | VEHICLE RADAR ALIGNMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method and system for aligning a sensor of a radar unit mounted on a vehicle, including calculating at least one alignment measurement of the vehicle from a plurality of optical sensors, positioning a target at a predetermined distance forward of the radar unit and determining a position of the radar unit based on the alignment measurement and the predetermined distance of the target. The method further includes transmitting a beam extending forward from the radar unit and positioning the target and the sensor in alignment with an axis of the beam. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259708 | ELECTRONIC DOWN AND DISTANCE MARKER SYSTEM - An electronic down and distance marker system comprising a first marker; a second marker connected to a first marker by a physical member having a distance of about ten yards; and a down marker. The down and distance marker system may also include a measurement device for measuring a linear distance between the down marker and the second marker; and one or more displays that include a down indicator and a distance indicator. The distance indicator may be electronic communication with the measurement device to display the linear distance between the down marker and the second marker thereon. The electronic down and distance marker system may also be electronic communication with facilities of the stadium including the scoreboards and a display in the press-box. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259709 | Surveying Instrument - The invention provides a surveying instrument ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140259710 | Forensic Mapping Instrument - A device relating to a standalone laser target system which has the capacity to employ gravity to achieve a position plumb with the ground and to be easily operated at night or in low light conditions. The laser target is retro-reflective and is self-plumbing from the target frame. The target frame also has a detachable handle, which is used for positioning the target. The target frame further has an internal power source to illuminate the target. The device is designed to be easily packed in a protective carrying case to facilitate transport of the device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259711 | North Orienting Device - A device capable of measuring the vector sum of the centripetal acceleration of the rotation of the Earth (or that of any other planet in a planetary system) around its axis (a.sub.rot) and the centripetal acceleration of the planet's revolution in its orbit around the Sun (a.sub.rev) and a method for performing the same using the measured physical data to calculate the latitude and longitude of the device on a surface. Measurements are taken by stepping accelerometers through different axis to determine centripetal acceleration, reading the output of the accelerometers and reading the angular disposition of the accelerometers using encoders and calculating the latitude and longitude from the measured data. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259712 | Tilt Angle Detecting Device - The invention provides a tilt angle detecting device which has a two-liquid tube ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140259713 | PRODUCT MEASUREMENT TOOL AND METHOD OF MEASURING AN OBJECT - A square area measurement tool includes a plurality of vertical panels, each of which is connected to two other panels on opposing ends, configured perpendicularly, and independently movable relative to the other panels. A primary ruled component on a planar surface of at least two of the vertical panels provides measurements in two dimensions of an object within the measurement tool. The panels are connected to one another by a connection knob for engaging a connection knob retaining slot of an adjacent panel. A method for measuring an object involves inserting the object into a measurement tool and sliding the panels toward each other until the vertical panels contact the object. A method for determining a minimum footprint of a plurality of products comprises inserting at least two products in various relative orientations in the measurement tool and measuring the orientations until a smallest square area is identified. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259714 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ACQUIRING THREE DIMENSIONAL COORDINATES USING MULTIPLE COORDINATE MEASUREMENT DEVICES - A method is provided for determining the three dimensional coordinates of points on the surface of an object. The method includes providing a structured light scanner and a coordinate measurement device. The coordinate measurement device tracks the location and orientation of the structured light scanner during operation. The location and orientation data is combined with image frames captured by the scanner to allow registration of the image frames relative to each other. The three-dimensional coordinates of points on the surface of the object may then be determined in the frame of reference of the coordinate measurement device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259715 | METHOD FOR COUPLING TWO SYSTEM COMPONENTS OF A MEASURING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR A COORDINATE MEASURING DEVICE - A method for coupling a first system component and a second system component of a coordinate measuring device for determining by means of at least one sensor the three-dimensional coordinates of an object to be measured. An interface arrangement is provided between the first system component and the second system component. The interface arrangement comprises an electrical interface, formed from at least two electrical transmission paths, for transmitting a first electrical voltage between the first system component and the second system component, and at least one optical interface formed from light waveguides. The at least one sensor is supplied with the first electrical voltage via the two electrical transmission paths of the electrical interface. An analog measurement signal from the sensor is converted into a digital measurement signal. The digital measurement signal is transmitted by means of the light waveguides of the optical interface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259716 | SPACING AND AFFIXING GUIDE - A guide for uniform spacing and affixing of construction materials, comprising a guiding member and at least one spacing member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259717 | CONCENTRICITY TEST DEVICE - A test device for testing concentricity between first and second holes in parallel plates includes a positioning pole and a test pole. The positioning pole includes a head segment having a tapered positioning portion. The positioning pole axially defines a through hole. The test pole is telescopically received in the through hole of the positioning pole. The test pole includes a test head with a diameter slightly less than a diameter of the second hole. The positioning portion of the positioning pole extends into the first hole with the conic section of the positioning portion abutting against an inner wall bounding the first hole. The test head of the test pole faces the second plate and approaches and confirms the concentricity of the hole in the second plate by sliding the test pole relative to the positioning pole. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259718 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WIRING A PICTURE FRAME AND GENERATING TEMPLATES TO HANG PICTURE IN VARIOUS LAYOUTS - Disclosed here are methods, devices, paradigms and structures for wiring a picture frame, and for generating user defined templates for hanging picture frames wired using the device in various layouts. The device allows the maker of the frame to install a hanging wire to the frame at a predefined position, for example, at a predefined distance from a top edge of the frame. A spring-loaded peg mounted on a flat slab, at a predefined distance from a wall member of the device, allows wiring the frame such that the apex of the wire is at the predefined distance from the top edge of the frame. The frame is placed in the device with the top edge of the frame adjacent to the wall member. The flat slab is configured to move vertically on a channel guide mounted on the wall member to accommodate varying thickness of the frame. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259719 | Combination Gauge Tool - A combination gauge tool and a method of measuring are provided. The combination gauge tool includes a processing module having a sensor. The combination gauge tool includes at least two of a brake pad thickness gauge, a tire treads depth gauge, and a rotor thickness gauge each coupled to the processing module at one or more inputs of the sensor and configured to provide measurement data to the sensor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259720 | CONTROLLABLE CALIPER - An embodiment of the invention is directed to an electronic caliper which combines positioning and measurement in one unit without the use of hydraulics for subsea use. In certain embodiments, several attachments can be affixed to accommodate a range of measurement tasks. In a preferred embodiment, one jaw is adjustable and the other, or opposing, jaw is fixed, e.g. by bolting it on to a mounting structure. The jaws typically allow for the removal and replacement of other attachments. In another embodiment, the unit communicates to computer software for position control, precise indication and clamping for adjustment. In a preferred embodiment, computer software displays all feedback via laptop computer on surface. The caliper is maneuvered to a position proximate an object and used to measure a predetermined physical characteristic of the object. The measurement can be displayed, e.g. at the surface, using a computer with control software. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259721 | BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER NON-WOVEN FIELD BOOT DRYER INSERT WITH ABSORBENCY AND ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMISTRY - Disclosed are boot (and other footwear) dryer insert materials that are to be used to dry out boots without the use of electric or mechanical power. Said boot insert dryer materials utilize a low bioburden, biodegradable and/or compostable moisture absorbing nonwoven structure and one or more antimicrobial and/or antifungal agents that minimize odor by mitigating the spread of odor causing pathogens. The drying process includes the ability of the outer surface of the boot dryer to allow the ingress of moisture absorbed from the boot while at the same time preventing captured moisture to escape back into the boot. Fluid absorbing or superabsorbent, capabilities may be incorporated in the devices of the present invention to control excess fluids. Also disclosed are methods of manufacture of the boot dryer inserts of the present invention. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259722 | AN AIR DIVERTING SYSTEM FOR A SEED DRYING BIN - An air diverting system for a seed dryer bin having a duct connected to and in communication with openings in the seed bin and a fan. An airflow diverter assembly rotatably mounted within the duct and having a handle for rotating the assembly to a desired position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259723 | CANTED SPIN DRYER COMPRISING A LOCKING MECHANISM - An opening and/or closing mechanism associated with a lid, door or cover of machinery are disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, the system described comprises a lid, and a lid locking mechanism. A counterbalance, a timer, and a controller may also be utilized by the system. The system may allow for automatic starting of device operation in response to s timer expiring. The system may further allow for automatic opening of the lid in response to the timer expiring without the utilization of manual assistance. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259724 | Low Aspect Ratio Staged Closure Devices, Systems, and Methods for Freeze-Drying, Storing, Reconstituting, and Administering Lyophilized Plasma - The inventive device and methods described herein address the introduction of a safe and effective freeze-dried biological product, and particularly a plasma product, to a subject in need thereof. The present invention relates to a multifunctional, staged closure device, which also is described as a lyophilization container for plasma (LCP). The device and methods described herein address how to reproducibly achieve a low moisture and substantially oxygen-free atmosphere within a finally hermetically sealed biocompatible low aspect plastic vessel within a standard shelf-stoppering freeze dryer. The present inventive device and methods provide a freeze-dried plasma product that is fully traceable, preserves the constituent plasma activity, is readily prepared in a sterile fashion, is stable, ensures ease of storage and permits rapid reconstitution and delivery to a patient. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259725 | Multi-Chamber Dryer Using Adjustable Conditioned Air Flow - A multi-chamber dryer using adjustable conditioned air flow is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a drying belt configured to receive a product to be dried on a first surface of the drying belt and a heat medium in contact with a second surface of the drying belt. The heat medium is configured to heat the product and is maintained at a pre-determined temperature. The apparatus further includes a manifold that is positioned above the drying belt, where the manifold includes one or more orifices that inject conditioned air laterally across a width of the drying belt to remove evaporated water from the product | 2014-09-18 |
20140259726 | METHOD FOR DRYING SEAL MATERIALS FOR IGNITION DEVICES - A method for drying a seal material for use in manufacturing an ignition device, e.g., a spark plug. A free-flowing or loose seal material having a moisture content is provided and brought together with a desiccant for a time sufficient to produce a dry seal material by reducing the moisture content of the loose seal material to a desired level. Thereafter, the dry seal material and the desiccant may be separated from one another so that the dry seal material can be used to form a seal within an internal bore of a spark plug. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259727 | ABSORBENT MEDIA ELEMENT FOR A VEHICLE WASH COMPONENT - A component for removing water from a vehicle exterior in a vehicle wash process includes a base portion for supporting the component adjacent a path of travel of a vehicle. The base portion is connected to a frame portion and the frame portion is configured to move with respect the vehicle as the vehicle passes the component. The frame portion is in communication with a control mechanism which automatically directed the frame portion to move as the vehicle nears the frame portion to effectuate the removal of water from the vehicle exterior. The frame portion includes a plurality of media elements in communication therewith and configured to contact a vehicle exterior to remove excess water therefrom. At least a portion of each of the plurality of media elements consists of an absorbent polyvinyl alcohol material. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259728 | SUBSTRATE DRYING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE DRYING METHOD AND CONTROL PROGRAM - A substrate drying apparatus includes a drying gas nozzle configured so that, assuming that a surface WA of the substrate W is a projection plane, regarding the drying gas flow Gf in the nozzle moving direction Dr, a collision position Gfw with the substrate W is located downstream of a projected discharge position Gfv′, the projected discharge position Gfv′ being a discharge position from the drying gas nozzle projected on the projection plane. In a three-dimensional space, the drying gas flow Gf is inclined, such that an angle α formed by an axis Ga of the drying gas flow Gf and a vertical line Wp of the substrate W is in a range from a half contact angle θ/2 to an angle determined by deducting the half contact angle θ/2 from 90°, the half contact angle θ/2 being a half of the contact angle θ. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259729 | MULTI-PASS LUMBER KILNS - Embodiments provide a multi-pass kiln with two or more chambers, an entrance and an exit at a proximal end of the kiln, and a reciprocal flow path extending through the kiln from the entrance to the exit. Lumber charges traveling along the reciprocal flow path may travel in a first direction along one side of the heated second chamber before traveling in a substantially opposite second direction along the opposite side of the second chamber. The distal end of the kiln may be substantially sealed, and a pressure differential between the distal end and the proximal end may draw moist heated air from the heated chamber toward the exit and entry to preheat and/or condition lumber charges traveling through the first chamber. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259730 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DRYING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices are disclosed. Embodiments include methods and apparatuses that heat and decrease pressure within the electronic device. Some embodiments increase and decrease pressure while adding heat energy, such as by using a heated platen in contact with the electronic device or by supplying a gas (e.g., air), which may be heated, into the interior of the electronic device. Embodiments include heating the gas supplied into the interior of the electronic device with pump used to decrease pressure within the electronic device and/or a separate heater. Still other embodiments include controlling the temperature of the gas supplied into the electronic device. Still further embodiments automatically control, such as by using an electronic processor, some or all aspects of the drying of the electronic device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259731 | Pin Oven with a Continuous U-Shaped Duct - An oven configured for drying a container. The oven includes a housing defining an interior space including a supply chamber and a return chamber. A conveyor is configured for movement within a portion of the interior space of the housing defined by a plurality of semi-circular shaped duct sections connected at each end of the semi-circular shaped duct sections to a straight duct section. Each duct section includes two side walls coupled to a back wall defining a continuous U-shaped duct path through which the conveyor moves. The oven is further configured to provide a temperature difference between any two points within the interior space of the oven housing controlled to plus or minus two degrees Fahrenheit, by a uniform air flow throughout the oven. The uniform air flow is facilitated by the sizing and spacing of various circular orifices and slotted orifices in the continuous duct path. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259732 | Method And Device For Reprocessing Wet Waste Materials Containing Organic Components - In a method for reprocessing wet waste materials containing organic components, in particular sludges in a cement clinker production plant, in which raw meal is preheated in a preheater ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140259733 | UNIDIRECTIONAL MULTI-PATH LUMBER KILNS - Embodiments provide a unidirectional multi-path kiln with two or more chambers and generally parallel flow paths extending through the kiln, on opposite sides, from charge entry portals at a first end of the kiln to charge exit portals at a second end of the kiln. Moist heated air flowing from the second heated chamber is received in the first chamber and circulated around the lumber charges with one or more fans. The lumber charges proceed in the same direction on the flow paths through the heated second chamber, which may be an existing kiln. Charge exit portals at the distal end of the kiln and/or intermediate charge portals between the second chamber and a third chamber may be provided with insulating members configured to reduce airflow from the second chamber through the charge exit portals. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259734 | Arrangements for and Methods of Drying Wood - An arrangement for drying wood including a framed structure for creating an area, an optional support structure for supporting wood placed thereon, a cover, wherein the cover is supported by the framed structure and wherein the cover has water resistant properties and allows infrared radiation to pass through the cover to warm the wood, wherein the cover is constructed to facilitate the escaping of some moisture from the arrangement through one or more vents in the cover and collect other moisture on an inner surface of the cover and permit at least some of the other moisture to run down along the inner surface of the cover towards the ground; wherein a system is created at least in part by the cover to accelerate the drying of the wood. A method of drying the wood is also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259735 | Through Surface Hand Drying System - The present disclosure provides an apparatus for automatically dispensing air, for example, for hand drying, through either a dedicated air only spout (side mount embodiment) or through a multi-use spout configured for dispensing water, soap and/or air. The air drying module, which is typically positioned below a counter, can be modified according to the system needs to operate with hot and/or cold air and to optionally include a filter and/or fragrance dispenser. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259736 | PROTECTIVE SHOE COVER - A protective shoe cover is disclosed, and includes a sole portion and an upper portion integrally attached to the sole portion. The upper portion includes an opening having a length and width sufficient for receiving a shoe therein. The protective shoe cover also includes fastening means for fastening it to the shoe, whereby a wearer may tighten the opening and encapsulate the shoe in the protective shoe cover. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259737 | Traction-Configurable Foot Covering - A foot covering including a sleeve having a leading end and a trailing end, and the sleeve further having a bottom surface; a band flippably coupled to the sleeve, and having at least one surface of the band with a traction surface, wherein the foot covering has a first structural configuration in which the band and the sleeve are arranged to provide a certain level of traction, and a second configuration in which the band and the sleeve are arranged to provide another level of traction; wherein the band is selectively flappable between the first and second configuration. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259738 | Elastic Strap Sandal - A sandal comprising an EVA midsole, an outsole and an elastic strap, wherein the elastic strap is stitched at the strap ends and blued to the bottom of the EVA midsole. The EVA midsole having a carved out section to accommodate the thickness of the elastic strap and stitching of the strap ends such that the elastic strap and stitching will lay flush against the bottom of the EVA midsole. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259739 | Reinforced Elastic Strap Sandal - A sandal comprising an EVA midsole, an outsole and an elastic strap, wherein the elastic strap has strap ends bonded to the bottom of the EVA midsole. The strap ends may be reinforced to the EVA midsole through various means, including stitching and gluing to a fabric. The EVA midsole may have a carved out section to accommodate the thickness of the elastic strap. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259740 | REVERSIBLE PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR - This disclosure relates in certain embodiments to protective footwear comprising a flexible strap that can be wrapped around a bare foot in order to provide protection and traction to the ball and heel of the foot. The footwear can provide protection from rough or hot surfaces, for example swimming pool decks or hot sand at the beach. The footwear can also provide traction for the user on wet or slippery surfaces. The footwear is designed to minimally cover the foot, giving the user a “barefoot” feeling, while still providing protection and traction to the pressure points (e.g., ball and heel) of the foot. The footwear can be securely fastened to the user's foot such that it does not fall off during routine physical activity (e.g., swimming, walking, etc.). | 2014-09-18 |
20140259741 | ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR INCLUDING UNITARY SOLE AND FOOTBED COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing an article of footwear includes providing an upper and an insole of the article of footwear, connecting the upper to the insole to provide a combined upper and insole having a foot-receiving chamber and a footbed-receiving opening, providing a unitary combined sole and footbed of the article of footwear, the unitary combined sole and footbed including at least a portion of a sole having an upper surface, a first portion of a footbed connected to the portion of the sole, and a second portion of the footbed connected to the first portion of the footbed, the second portion of the footbed having a lower surface detached from the upper surface of the portion of the sole, passing the second portion of the footbed through the footbed-receiving opening and into the foot-receiving chamber, and securing the insole to the portion of the sole. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259742 | Rubber Shoe Sole with an Air Cell and Method for Making the Same - A method for making a rubber shoe sole with an air cell includes: a first curing step including putting rubber raw material into a mould assembly to form a lower member and an upper member of the shoe sole; a second curing step including putting raw material at a conjunction of the lower member and the upper member, pressing the lower and upper members against each other, and hot melting the rubber raw material to bond the lower and upper members together, whereby to form the air cell between the lower and upper members after the lower and upper members are bonded together; and a finishing step including demoulding and trimming the lower and upper members which have been bonded together by hot melting, so that a final product of the rubber shoe sole with an air cell is obtained. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259743 | SOLE CONSTRUCTION - In a sole construction for a running shoe having an outer sole and an intermediate sole, the sole construction including a plurality of hollow elements which are in each case closed off by front and rear flanks in the longitudinal direction of the sole construction but are open at the sides and have upper and lower inner faces at a mutual spacing. The hollow elements are configured to absorb forces which act on them during running in each case by elastic deformation with a reduction in the spacing between their inner faces and optionally by horizontal displacement of their inner faces with respect to one another. The hollow elements are configured to deform to such an extent that their upper and lower inner faces come into contact with one another, and that this contact prevents a horizontal displacement of their inner faces with respect to one another. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259744 | Flexible Sole And Upper For An Article Of Footwear - A shoe midsole is strategically integrated or scored to produce various straight and arcuate lines. Straight lines are integrated widthwise between edges on an arch side on an outer side. Arcuate lines are integrated into various places at the top of a toe portion, with at least one extending down through a midpoint in a heel portion. The latter arcuate line maintains curvatures that parallel curvatures on the outer side at some places and the arch side at other places. Also crossing at the midpoint in the heel portion are intersecting lines. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259745 | SHOE SOLE AND INSOLE - The present invention provides footwear sole systems and methods of making the footwear sole systems. The footwear sole systems comprise soles or insoles that are designed to provide an easy and simple means of measuring the wear of footwear and of providing other information, such as motivational messages, to a user. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259746 | Sole Construction for Elastic Energy Return - In accordance with one implementation, a sole construction for energy rebound and storage includes one or more actuators located below primary pressure points of the foot. Each actuator may include a plunger element positioned above an elastic membrane. A cavity positioned below the elastic membrane may be vertically aligned with the plunger element and sized and configured to receive a portion of the membrane. The elastic membrane may be sized and configured to cradle and receive the plunger element so that when force is applied to the plunger element, the elastic membrane may stretch beneath the plunger toward the base of the cavity and store energy. A portion of this energy may be returned through the plunger element when the force is released and the elastic membrane springs back into place. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259747 | Sole Structures and Articles Incorporating Same - A sole structure may include at least one plate. The at least one plate may include a first portion located in a forefoot region of the sole structure and a second portion located in a rearfoot region of the sole structure. At least one compressible midsole component may be coupled to the at least one plate. A linkage rod couples the first and second portions and is configured to bias the first and second portions away from one another during bending of the sole structure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259748 | SOLE STRUCTURE FOR A RUNNING SHOE - A sole structure for a running shoe is presented having an outsole and a midsole. The sole structure includes a plurality of hollow elements, which are closed off in each case by front flanks and rear flanks, and have spaced-apart upper inner surfaces and lower inner surfaces, that forces to which the hollow elements are subjected when the runner is running are absorbed by these hollow elements in each case with deformation, with the spacing between their inner surfaces decreasing in the process. The upper inner surfaces of the hollow elements are formed on the underside of the midsole, that the lower inner surfaces of the hollow elements are formed on the upper side of the outsole, which is fastened on the underside of the midsole in each case in front of, and behind, the hollow elements, the front flanks and the rear flanks likewise forming part of the outsole. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259749 | Fluid-Filled Chamber With A Tensile Element - A fluid-filled chamber, which may be incorporated into articles of footwear and other products, may include an outer barrier and a tensile element. The outer barrier may have a first portion, an opposite second portion, and an interior surface defining an interior void. The tensile element may be secured to the first portion of the outer barrier in a plurality of first bond areas and may be secured to the second portion of the outer barrier in a plurality of second bond areas. Each of the bond areas may be connected to portions of the tensile element spaced from the interior surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259750 | AIR-CUSHIONED HEEL WITH BREATHING FUNCTION - An air-cushioned heel with the breathing function has an airbag inside the shoe outsole and recess. The airbag has a panel with a profile compliant with the recess. The bottom of the panel extends downward a plurality of wrinkled sacs. The sacs are connected with intake ducts to extend into the intake passage, and at least one exhaust duct to extend into a vent. In practice, the airbag is compressed/expanded repeatedly to produce a breathing effect, so that air inside the shoe exchanges with the ambient environment. Moreover, the wrinkled sacs can effectively enhance the elastic restoring force of the airbag, to increase the efficiency of the air exchange. It also avoids the drawbacks of elastic fatigue and collapse due to prolonged use of the airbag. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259751 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR VARYING INSOLE CAMBER - A foot support system includes two or more pairs of insoles where each pair of insoles has physical properties different from the next pair of insoles, such as camber (side-to-side tilt). The user wears one pair of insoles for a set period of time before replacing it with the next consecutive insole in a serial order. Each pair of insoles has medial arches that are the same in height, that height varying from one pair of insoles to the next. Each insole comprises a base, a medial arch support, and a cover. Additional embodiments may include a heel cup for more secure fit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259752 | Footwear, Insoles, Inserts, Kits and Methods - Footwear, insoles, inserts, kits and methods effective for acclimating a user's foot to a different heel-toe ramp and/or foot strike pattern are provided. Footwear, insoles, inserts and kits of the present disclosure have a region of adjustable thickness which allows the user to gradually change the heel-toe ramp of the user's foot, and/or gradually adapt to a new foot-strike pattern. Regions of adjustable thickness may include a layered pad, inserts of varying thicknesses which may be used with the footwear or insert, or a material having a thickness which changes with the rate of applied force. | 2014-09-18 |