38th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120233834 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING AUTOMATIC INJECTION DEVICES AND SUB-ASSEMBLIES THEREOF - Exemplary embodiments provide automated assembly systems, devices and methods for assembling components for use in forming an automatic injection device. Exemplary assembly systems monitor, in real time, the frictional forces experienced as a plurality of components are assembled. The detected forces are used in providing real-time feedback to automatically control the assembly process and to determine whether the components are assembled properly. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233835 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for producing a magnetic attachment mechanism is described. A method is provided for determining the magnetic field axis of an element prior to machining it. The magnetic field axis can be used as a reference to machine an outer surface of the magnetic element at a desired angle. The method provides a means to more precisely align magnetic field axes of corresponding magnets in a magnetic attachment system. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233836 | Devices and Methods for Tissue Engineering - A tissue scaffold fabricated from bioinert fiber forms a rigid three-dimensional porous matrix having a bioinert composition. Porosity in the form of interconnected pore space is provided by the space between the bioinert fiber in the porous matrix. Strength of the porous matrix is provided by bioinert fiber fused and bonded into the rigid three-dimensional matrix having a specific pore size and pore size distribution. The tissue scaffold supports tissue in-growth to provide osteoconductivity as a tissue scaffold, used for the repair of damaged and/or diseased bone tissue. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233837 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING AN AEROFOIL STRUCTURE FROM A CASING SECTION OF A ROTARY MACHINE - Method and apparatus for removing an aerofoil structure from an arcuate casing section of a rotary machine, the apparatus comprising:
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20120233838 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING AND ADJUSTING DISTRIBUTION OF WEIGHT WITHIN A GOLF CLUB HEAD - Every amateur golfer wishes to improve their game. Doing so is usually achieved through significant practice and the hit-and-miss search for the right golf club. Accordingly to embodiments of the invention golf clubs imparting increased driving range through an overall increase in the mass of the golf club are presented. Additional aspects of the invention relate to achieving this without imparting a corresponding reduction in the swing velocity as well as providing for the addition of the mass a manner that reduces the tendency for the golfers swing to change, and allows for adjustment to address their natural tendency to hook or slice. As such the additional mass added to a driver may, according to embodiments of the invention, be compensated by the adjustment in the balance of the golf club and allowing for the additional mass to be added non-uniformly to the golf club head. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233839 | ARTICULATING SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE CONSTITUTING A QUICK RELEASE FASTENER AND RELATED MANUFACTURING METHOD - An implement attachment is coupled to a working arm of a working machine. The arm is connected to an implement attachment by fastener sleeves and fastener pins. The attachment includes two side plates, each carrying two bushes having holes for accommodating the fastener pins. The bushes have a circular guide portion fitting into a circular hole in respective side plates. Each bush has a flange connected to the side plates by a fastener. The hole receiving the fastener pins is eccentric to the guide portion with respect to at least two of the bushes. As a result, the implement attachment is readily mounted on mutually different working arms. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233840 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SAME - A squeezed sealing material from the drainage notch is prevented so that workability is improved by eliminating a cleaning work. A solar cell module includes a solar cell panel and a flame provided with: a main body; a fitting part disposed on the top of the main body and receiving the peripheral edge portion of the solar cell panel; and a drainage notch formed by cutting out the fitting part from a position near a front member of the solar cell panel to a position below the front member. A sealing material is applied to the fitting part with a spacing which extends more than 10 mm to 30 mm from the edge of the notch, and then the peripheral edge portion of the solar cell panel is inserted into the fitting part to attach the frame to the solar cell panel. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233841 | ADJUSTABLE CAMERA MOUNT FOR A VEHICLE WINDSHIELD - A camera mount for mounting a camera inside a windshield of a vehicle. The camera includes a lens mount and a camera housing. The front tip of the lens mount is constrained to be in close proximity to or constrained to contact the inside of the windshield for different rake angles of the windshield. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233842 | COVER FOR AN EYEWEAR STRAP - A cover for an eyewear strap is provided. The cover may include a first member, a second member associated with the first member and movable toward and away from the first member, and a fastener connected to the first member and the second member for removably connecting the first member to the second member. The cover may be adapted to receive an eyewear strap between the first and second members when the first and second members are disconnected, and the cover may be securable to the eyewear strap when the first and second members are connected together. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233843 | MERCHANDISING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A method of assembling a merchandising system includes providing a retail display fixture including first and second ends each configured to support the retail display fixture on a floor. The method further comprises providing a display fixture accessory releasably secured to the retail display fixture and coupling an accessory sheath to the retail display fixture. The accessory sheath comprises two substantially planar panels extending substantially parallel to one another and defining a cavity between the two substantially planar panels, a top panel extending between and coupled to each of the two substantially planar panels, and an open bottom providing access to the cavity. Coupling the accessory sheath to the retail display fixture includes sliding the accessory sheath over the display fixture accessory to substantially enclose the display fixture accessory within the cavity such that the accessory sheath substantially covers an entirety of two opposite sides of the display fixture accessory. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233844 | VESSEL SEALING INSTRUMENT WITH ELECTRICAL CUTTING MECHANISM - An end effector assembly for use with an instrument for sealing vessels and cutting vessels includes a pair of opposing first and second jaw members which are movable relative to one another from a first spaced apart position to a second position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw member includes an electrically conductive tissue contacting surface connected to an electrosurgical energy source. At least one of the jaw members includes an electrically conductive cutting element disposed within an insulator defined in the jaw member. A rigid structural support is included which is configured to support the electrically conductive tissue sealing surface and includes at least one flow channel defined therein. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233845 | Combustor Liner and Flow Sleeve Tool - A tool includes an annular frame portion including a mount portion extending radially from the frame portion, a hook portion arranged on the mount portion, the hook portion sized and shaped to engage a member of a tubular component of a turbine combustor, and a force exertion portion arranged on the mount portion, the force exertion portion operative to engage a portion of the turbine combustor. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233846 | ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An alignment device is located on a mandrel of an installation tool and is used to align a structural member in an opening of a workpiece while seating a radial flange of the structural member against a first surface of the workpiece. The alignment device comprises a disk-shaped device having an outer surface, an inner surface forming an opening through the alignment device, and where the opening is sized to be at least slightly smaller than a major diameter of an expansion portion of the mandrel. In one embodiment, the alignment is nylon to allow the inner surface of the alignment device to be repeatedly, radially expanded and yet the opening formed by the inner surface returns to its original size. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233847 | CONNECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS - Provided is system and method for terminating stator windings to provide a fast, reliable, and convenient connection system. A U-shaped intermediary connection piece comprising individual pieces with cable exits is provided. Stator windings are attached to the individual pieces and the stator and connection piece are encapsulated with resin. The individual pieces are eliminated, thereby electrically isolating the cable exits. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233848 | ROTARY TABLE FOR PERMANENT MAGNET ROTATING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PERMANENT MAGNET ROTATING MACHINE - A method for assembling rotors which is applicable to a large axial gap type permanent magnet rotating machine is provided. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233849 | MAGNETICALLY ENHANCED POWER INDUCTOR WITH SELF-ALIGNED HARD AXIS MAGNETIC CORE PRODUCED IN AN APPLIED MAGNETIC FIELD USING A DAMASCENE PROCESS SEQUENCE - A damascene process is utilized to fabricate the segmented magnetic core elements of an integrated circuit inductor structure. The magnetic core is electroplated from a seed layer that is conformal with a permanent dielectric mold that results in sidewall plating defining an easy magnetic axis. The hard axis runs parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core and the inductor coils are orthogonal to the core's longitudinal axis. The magnetic field generated by the inductor coils is, therefore, parallel and self-aligned to the hard magnetic axis. The easy axis is enhanced by electroplating in an applied magnetic field parallel to the easy axis. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233850 | VEHICLE BATTERY REPLACING APPARATUS - A battery replacing apparatus includes a battery mount portion, vehicle hoist members, and a lifting-lowering means for lifting and lowering the battery mount portion. When attaching a battery unit to or detaching a battery unit from the battery support portion of an electric vehicle, the vehicle hoist members are moved together with the battery mount portion to be brought into contact with the vehicle body. The vehicle hoist members are formed like rods extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The vehicle hoist members are arranged on the left and right sides of the battery unit placed on the battery mount portion. The battery unit is attached to the battery support portion of the vehicle or detached from the battery support portion from below. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233851 | PACKAGING STRUCTURE FOR ASSEMBLING TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A packaging structure for assembling to a printed circuit board (PCB) comprises a captive screw having a screw head, a threaded shank and a sleeve; and a fixture pressing against the screw head for a part of the threaded shank to expose from a distal end of the sleeve, and clamping the fixture on the sleeve. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233852 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS - An electronic component mounting apparatus in which an electronic component may be checked to provide highly accurate and efficient electronic component mounting. The apparatus includes a camera unit fixed on a head support and images an electronic component absorbed or to be absorbed onto a nozzle. The camera unit contains a camera module including a camera obtaining an image, a first lighting section disposed adjacently on a side of the camera closer to the nozzle and emitting light toward an imaging region of the camera, a second lighting section disposed adjacently on a side of the camera farther from the nozzle and emitting light toward the imaging region of the camera, and a baffle; and a bracket fixed on the head support and supporting the camera, the first lighting section, the second lighting section and the baffle. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233853 | SOCKET FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PROVIDED WITH CONTACT BLOCK - In a contact block comprising a contact holder having multiple through-holes arranged in a position adjustment direction, two positioning pins are inserted via the through-holes to two through-holes selected from multiple through-holes formed in a contact block accommodation portion in the position adjustment direction, and thereby the relative positions of contact portions of contact terminals held by the contact holder can be adjusted with respect to terminals of a semiconductor device. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233854 | Capacitive Full-Wave Circuit for LED Light Strings - A capacitive full-wave circuit for LED light strings makes use of capacitors and diodes together to drive a LED string with full AC waves. Different from the conventional four-diode full-wave rectifying circuit, one embodiment of capacitive full-wave circuit includes two capacitors and two diodes. Because of the large imaginary impedance, the capacitors not only limit and the voltage and current through the LEDs, but also consume almost no electrical power. The electrical current-voltage performance can be further improved by introducing four resistors with a cost of some additional power consumption. A LED light string module with the capacitive full-wave circuit is also presented, with the capacitive full-wave circuit integrated inside of a front power plug and a back power socket. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233855 | NERVE CUFF, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A nerve cuff comprising a wall band member having an inner surface defining a lumen when the wall band member is in a closed configuration for receiving a nerve therethrough. At least one longitudinal and contiguous conductor extends within the lumen. The conductor is insulated and has at least one exposed portion thereby providing an electrode. When mounting the nerve cuff to a nerve, each electrode is in electrical communication with the nerve. A multi-channel nerve cuff further comprises a plurality of longitudinal ridges formed on the inner surface with each adjacent pair of ridges defining a longitudinal chamber. Each chamber comprises a respective conductor extending therein. When mounting the multi-channel nerve cuff to the nerve, the ridges abut the nerve providing for each chamber to isolate respective longitudinal portions of the nerve. A method and an apparatus for manufacturing such nerve cuffs are also disclosed. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233856 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE PACKAGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE PACKAGE USING THE SAME - There is provided an apparatus and method for manufacturing a light emitting device package improved in terms of the reliability and process efficiency of a light emitting device. The apparatus includes a heating block including a recessed portion provided in an area in which a light emitting device package is disposed, and a protruding portion disposed within the recessed portion while corresponding to a recess formed in a lower surface of the light emitting device package; and a clamp disposed on a lead frame of the light emitting device package and fixing the lead frame and the light emitting device package to the heating block. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233857 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A printed wiring board comprises ground layers stacked via insulator(s); a first through hole; second through holes; and signal wirings each extending from the first through hole through the clearance between predetermined ones of the ground layers, disposed between predetermined second through holes of the second through holes. Each of first clearances in the ground layers neighboring layer in which the signal wiring is disposed has an outline that a distance between the first through hole and outline of the first clearance is minimum of the signal wiring. Each of second clearances in the ground layers not adjacent to the signal wiring has an outline formed outside a circle connecting each center of second through holes centering the first signal through hole, such that outline of second clearance does not contact with the second through holes. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233858 | ASSEMBLY FIXTURE FOR A STATOR VANE ASSEMBLY - A disclosed fixture for assembling a stator vane assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an outer locating ring including a plurality of outer locating pins defining a position for each of a plurality of vanes relative to an outer fairing and an inner locating ring including a plurality of inner locating rings defining a position of each of the plurality of vanes relative to an inner fairing. A clamp section includes a clamp portion and a clamp pin that define an angular orientation of each of the plurality of vanes relative to each of the inner and outer fairings, and an inner locating section supporting a plurality of radial locating pins defining a radial position of each of the plurality of vanes relative to the inner and outer fairings. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233859 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A METAL REINFORCEMENT FOR A TURBINE ENGINE BLADE - A method for making a metal reinforcement for the leading edge or trailing edge of a turbine engine blade, including: positioning a preform using an equipment positioning the preform in a position such that the preform, at one end thereof, has an area which is capable of receiving a filler metal; and, after the positioning, constructing a base for the metal reinforcement by hard-surfacing with filler metal in the area, in the form of metal beads. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233860 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MOTORIZED POWER STEERING DEVICE - Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a motorized power steering device wherein auxiliary torque generated by an electric motor ( | 2012-09-20 |
20120233861 | Process for forming a fiber reinforced core panel able to be contoured - A process for forming a fiber reinforced core panel which is able to be contoured includes the following steps. First, slice a sheet of a low density material a plurality of times in a first direction of the sheet on at least one side, where the slices extend through only a portion of the thickness of the sheet, then divide the sheet in the second direction of the sheet into a series of low density strips having at least three faces (major face, a first edge face, a second edge face, and optionally a minor face) where the slices in the sheet form a series of cuts in the major or minor face of the low density strips. Next, arrange the series of low density strips to form a core panel and thread a continuous fibrous reinforcement sheet through the low density strips such that the fibrous reinforcement sheet is disposed between adjacent strips and adjacent to the major or minor faces of the low density strips. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233862 | SHRINK WRAP REMOVAL TOOL - A tool for removing shrink wrap from a product may include a first abrasive surface, a second abrasive surface, and a pressing surface, where the first and second abrasive surfaces are movable with respect to one another between an engaged position and a disengaged position, and where in the engaged position, the pressing surface presses the product into engagement with the first abrasive surface and the second abrasive surface. The first abrasive surface and the second abrasive surface may be located on a first arm and a second arm respectively. The first abrasive surface may be stationary relative to the first arm and the second abrasive surface may be stationary with respect to the second arm. The pressing surface may include a pressing element which is rotatable around an axis. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233863 | SHAVING RAZORS AND CARTRIDGES - A shaving cartridge has a housing with at least one blade having a blade edge. A first guard is in front of the blade. The first guard has a plurality of projections defining a plurality of open slots extending generally transverse to the blade edge. Each slot has a leading end portion for receiving hairs and a trailing end portion for feeding the hairs to the blade. The projections are stepped with a height of the projections that define the leading end portion of the slots that is less than a height of the projections that define the trailing end portion of the slots. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233864 | SKIN-HEATING SHAVING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A shaver that includes a cartridge with one or more razor blades and a source of RF energy operative to apply RF energy to one or more of the blades. The cartridge can be attached to a handle for moving the cartridge along the surface of the skin. The cartridge may include a variety of configurations including one or more electrodes and one or more blades with the RF current conducting through any subset of the electrodes and blades, through the skin, thereby heating the skin to help facilitate the engagement of the blade with the hair on the skin surface. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233865 | Adjustable Comb Assembly For Hair Cutting Appliance - An adjustable comb assembly, which is attachable to an electric hair cutting appliance of the type including opposing cutting blades defining a cutting edge margin for cutting hair, includes a plurality of teeth for regulating a haircut length resulting from the hair being cut by the cutting edge margin of the electric hair cutting appliance. The teeth are selectively movable relative to the cutting edge of the electric hair cutting appliance to any one of a substantially infinite number of different haircut length positions within a range from a maximum haircut length position, in which the comb assembly facilitates cutting hair to a maximum haircut length, to a minimum haircut length position, in which the comb assembly facilitates cutting hair to a minimum haircut length. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233866 | Electric Hair Grooming Appliance Including Touchscreen - An electric hair grooming appliance is configured to have one or more operations to facilitate grooming of hair. The electric hair grooming appliance includes a control circuit, and a touchscreen for receiving one or more inputs from a user and to facilitate communication between the user and the control circuit. The touchscreen is configured to send one or more command signals to the control circuit in response to receiving the one or more inputs from the user. The control circuit is configured to control one or more operations of the electric hair grooming appliance in response to receiving one or more of the command signals. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233867 | PENCIL SHARPENER WITH TWO BLADES - A pencil sharpener having a support and a main blade adapted to dispose and secure onto the support is disclosed which comprises an auxiliary blade adapted to dispose onto the support and secure thereonto by a screw and a corresponding nut. The auxiliary blade is further adapted to dispose on one side of the support opposite to the side where the main blade is disposed. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233868 | SHAVING RAZORS AND CARTRIDGES - A shaving razor with a housing dimensioned to receive at least one blade. The housing has a pair of spaced apart opposing parallel walls each defining a fully enclosed opening that extends completely through the respective walls. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233869 | METHOD OF MEASURING A COMPONENT - This invention relates to a method of measuring a collapsed component, comprising: laying the component to be measured on a bed; detecting the location of a plurality of points on the component; storing the location of each of the points relative to at least one other point; mapping the plurality of points on to a reference shape which corresponds to the component in a non-collapsed state to provide mapped data points; and, using the mapped data points to determine the dimensions of the component. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233870 | COATER PLATTER HOMING TOOL - An alignment tool is used to ensure proper alignment of a component on a rotating gear relative to a non-rotating platter. The alignment tool includes a first arm member coupled to a locating feature on the gear, and a second arm member that is coupled to the first arm member such that the second arm member is movable relative to the first arm member. When the first arm member is coupled to the locating feature, the second arm member locates off the platter to verify proper alignment. The second arm member is cannot be fitted to the platter when there is improper alignment. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233871 | LENGTH REFERENCE BAR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A length reference bar system and method that compensates for thermal expansion and allows for testing whether an instrument is working properly using only an inferometer. The system has a bar portion with end caps for target positions on either end of the bar portion that extend inward toward each other such that, if a length of the bar portion changes due to a temperature change, a length of the end caps also changes in an opposite direction to counteract the bar portion length change. Any target positions mounted on the end caps remain at a constant distance from each other regardless of the temperature thereby canceling out the effect of thermal expansion. The end caps also provide multiple target positioning capability so that any targets mounted thereon may be positioned in various configurations to provide a user with increased versatility for applications such as checking calibration. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233872 | Apparatus for Treating a Bed of Particulate Material - A description is given of an apparatus ( | 2012-09-20 |
20120233873 | Household Appliance for Wall Mounting - A household appliance ( | 2012-09-20 |
20120233874 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL - An apparatus for dispensing material includes an outlet opening with a perforated cover. A rotatable applicator dispenses material through the perforated cover and may include brushes that sweep across and penetrate the openings of the perforated cover. The housing may also contain a feed roller for regulating the flow of the material and one or more commutators for fractionating the material. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233875 | GELATIN CAPSULE FORMULATION AND DRYING SYSTEM - A gelatin capsule drying system that includes a structure divided into first, second and third zones, a first air handler unit positioned to discharge air into the first zone, a second air handler unit positioned to discharge air into the second zone and a third air handler unit positioned to discharge air into the third zone. The system further includes a series of tumble dryers that extend from the first zone, through the second zone and into the third zone, and an HVAC unit that provides air to the first, second and third air handler units. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233876 | Dryer Heat Recovery system - An improvement in a laundry dryer system using recovered waste heat from the hot air exhaust of the dryer to transfer that heat to the incoming ambient fresh air. A home laundry dryer in which both the fresh air entering a laundry drum and the air exhausted from the drum pass through thermal recovery ducting. The dryer heat recovery system has concentric ducting including a high temperature passage through which the exhaust air flows and a separate low temperature passage through which the entering air flows. Heat from the exhausted air is transferred from the high temperature passage to the entering air in the low temperature passage. This heat transfer lowers the energy required to raise the entering air to a desired drying temperature. The dryer ducting is designed to have an outer diameter equivalent to standard size ducting on home dryers. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233877 | HIGH-STABILITY MULTI-DENSITY MIDSOLE - Embodiments herein relate generally to the field of footwear, and more particularly to components of performance footwear, such as midsoles, and in particular related to high-stability, multi-density midsoles. In some embodiments, the midsoles disclosed herein may protect a user from over-pronation and/or over-supination of the foot. Embodiments of the high stability midsoles disclosed herein may include a cushioning element and a mid-foot element. In various embodiments, the mid-foot element may be configured to mate with the cushioning element in the mid-foot portion, and may include at least one posterior tail configured to align with a medial or lateral edge of the heel portion of the cushioning element. Alternatively, the midsole may have integrated cushioning regions with different response property regions. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233878 | Fluid-Filled Chamber With A Tensile Member - A fluid-filled chamber, which may be incorporated into articles of footwear and other products, may include an outer barrier and a tensile member. The outer barrier may have an upper portion, an opposite lower portion, and a peripheral edge. The upper portion and lower portion may be bonded together in a bonded region spaced inward from the peripheral edge. The bonded region may have a convex shape. The tensile member may be located within the outer barrier, and may be formed to have at least one gap. The bonded region may extend at least partially into the gap. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233879 | Contoured Fluid-Filled Chamber With Tensile Structures - A fluid-filled chamber, which may be incorporated into articles of footwear and other products, may include an outer barrier, a first tensile structure, and a second tensile structure. Any of the first and second tensile structures may include one or more textile tensile members. The first and second tensile structures may be located within an interior void defined by the outer barrier and may be bonded to the outer barrier. The first and second tensile structures may be bonded to the outer barrier in different areas of the outer barrier that are in fluid communication with each other. The first tensile structure may have a height greater than a height of the second tensile structure. In turn, the relative locations and differences of height between the tensile structures may impart a contour to the chamber. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233880 | Method Of Manufacturing A Contoured Fluid-Filled Chamber With Tensile Structures - In one method of manufacturing a fluid-filled chamber, two polymer layers are located between two mold portions, the surfaces of the mold portions cooperatively defining a peripheral cavity with first and second regions, an inward extent of the first region exceeding an inward extent of the second region. A tensile structure may be positioned between the polymer layers and the mold portions may be compressed together. Part of a peripheral portion of the chamber may be formed by drawing first and second areas of the chamber against the first and second regions of the peripheral cavity, respectively. After pressurization, the first region of the peripheral cavity may have a greater extent of outward protrusion than the second region of the peripheral cavity. Accordingly, an asymmetric medio-lateral shape may be imparted to the chamber without the use of a tensile structure that is itself tapered or contoured. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233881 | FOOT-BED FOR A SHOE - Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a shoe assembly having at least an outsole and an upper, and a foot-bed removeably provided with the shoe assembly, the foot-bed includes a plurality of layers or regions with the densities of the material forming the plurality of layers or regions differing from each other, and a layer of the foot-bed being formed by spaced-apart regions extending upwardly from one or more of the other layers. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233882 | Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component - An article of footwear may include an upper incorporating a knitted component. An inlaid strand extends through the knitted component. A combination feeder may be utilized to inlay the strand within the knitted component. As an example, the combination feeder may include a feeder arm that reciprocates between a retracted position and an extended position. In manufacturing the knitted component, the feeder inlays the strand when the feeder arm is in the extended position, and the strand is absent from the knitted component when the feeder arm is in the retracted position. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233883 | Forming Portion Of An Article From Fabrication Scrap, And Products Thereof - Material scraps can be collected and resized. The resized scrap can be distributed to create a recovered material layer, which layer (with or without one or more carrier layers and/or additional elements) can then be subjected to heat and/or pressure so as to create a pliable composite panel. That pliable composite panel, or a portion thereof, may then be used to create an upper shell or another article. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233884 | Footwear Uppers With Knitted Tongue Elements - An article of footwear may incorporate various elements that are at least partially formed through a knitting process, such as a circular knitting process or a flat knitting process. Examples of the elements include tongue elements, collar elements, and collar-throat elements. In some configurations, the elements include compressible areas and flange areas. The compressible areas may include free yarn sections that impart compressibility, and the flange areas may be utilized to join the components to the article of footwear. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233885 | Footwear Sole Structure Incorporating A Plurality Of Chambers - A plurality of fluid-filled chambers may be incorporated into sole structures of articles of footwear. The chambers may be configured to be substantially diamond-shaped. The chambers may lie within cavities formed by a lower surface of the midsole and may extend into apertures in the outsole. The apertures in the outsole may be aligned with the cavities of the midsole. The chambers may be bounded by bounding regions between and at the perimeter of the chambers. The bounding regions may be formed of a polymer foam material of the midsole. The chambers may additionally be connected. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233886 | Sole Structure and Article of Footwear Including Same - A sole structure can include one or more ridge tractions elements. The ridge traction elements can be separated by one or more flexure zones. The sole structure can also include other types of traction elements. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233887 | Article of Footwear with Suspended Stud Assembly - An article of footwear with a suspended stud assembly attached to a sole is disclosed. The suspended stud assembly includes a base portion attached to the sole of a shoe. A set of suspension arms connect a plurality of studs to the base portion. This arrangement allows the studs to move independently of the sole and of each other to provide greater traction capabilities to the article of footwear. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233888 | Article of Footwear with a Ball Contacting Member - An article of footwear with a ball contacting member is disclosed. The ball contacting member enhances the ability of a wearer to kick a ball with a low trajectory. The ball contacting member can be attached to the article of footwear in various different ways. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233889 | SET OF PODIATRIC ARTICLES - A set of podiatric articles placeable into a shoe is disclosed. Each podiatric article comprises a heel area. The heel area is configured into an anatomically conformed concave shape provided with a recess of preferably circular or oval form such that the patient's calcaneal spur is minimally traumatized. The podiatric set comprises a plurality of podiatric articles characterized by different depth M of the recess to provide maximal comfort and least pain by means of empirical selection by the patient of an appropriate podiatric article in a non clinical setting. The podiatric articles can optionally comprise an arch support area and a forefoot area. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233890 | Interchangable insert and shoe base system - A footwear system that is comprised of a shoe base that houses an interchangeable insert. The proposed system when assembled creates a completed shoe. Assembly can be accomplished via various attachment methods. Once attached the insert can also be removed from and placed into any of the different shoe-bases as desired. The insert is selected based on the user's foot size, comfort and support needs. A complete set of inserts which meet the majority of users sizes and foot structure types will be designed and available as part of the product line. The interchangeable nature allows the shoe base to be designed and styled in any number of ways, different uses, appearances, and configurations. The insert will be able to be interchanged from shoe to shoe such as closed shoe to an open shoe; like an athletic shoe to a heel or a dress shoe to a sandal and vice versa. The result is that various types of inserts can be embedded within the shoe base, on top of the shoe base, below the shoe base or a mixture of the three allowing custom comfort for open shoes, closed shoes, athletic footwear, sandals, heels etc. over a wide range of user types and sizes. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233891 | BICYCLE CLEAT COVER - A cleat cover for protecting and adding traction to a cleat plate of a bicycle shoe is disclosed. The cleat cover comprises a cover body that includes a main opening at a middle portion and an extended opening at a peripheral edge. A bridge area is present at the side of the cover body for conserving grip on the cleat. The opening of the cover body allows a bicycle pedal to lock into a bicycle cleat while allowing the cover body to remain on the cleat. The cover body covers a plurality of screws and parts that attach the cleat plate. The cleat cover allows a bicyclist to leave the cover on the cleat at all times; when riding, at stops, and when walking on various hard surfaces. Thus, it prevents the cleat plate from unnecessary wear when the bicycle shoe contacts the ground. The bicyclist does not have to remember to remove and replace the cover. The cover body can be releasably engaged with the cleat on the bicycle shoe. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233892 | Riser for a snow blowing attachment - A riser for a snow blowing attachment has a snow blowing attachment frame including a wheel axle and two spaced attachment arms extending perpendicularly therefrom; a pair of wheels rotationally connected to the wheel axle and adapted to support the snow blowing attachment frame above a driving surface. A pair of spaced parallel elongated connecting members each pivotally connected to the spaced attachment arms and adapted to be removably connected to two lower points of a three point hitch. A wishbone frame member having two spaced distal ends respectively pivotally connected to the spaced attachment arms, and a proximal end positioned a distance from the wheel axle. A stem member attached at one end to the proximal end of the wishbone frame and extending in substantially the same direction as the two spaced attachment arms. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233893 | Color coding system for sizing fastener parts, tools and storage bins - The color coding system is for use with a storage bin for fastener parts and tools that assists in identifying and matching the cooperating sizes of fastener parts and tools by using color code markings on the various sizes for tools and fastener parts. The color coding system can readily communicate visually to a user the size of a selected fastener part, the sizes of cooperating fastener parts and the sizes of the cooperating tools for each of the selected fastener parts. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233894 | SELECTIVELY DEPLOYABLE TAB INDICATORS - A tab status indicator system including a generally planar body portion and a tab coupled to the body portion and protruding generally outwardly therefrom. The system further includes an indicator movable between a deployed position, in which the indicator generally overlaps with the tab in a direction generally perpendicular to a plane of the body portion, and a retracted position, in which the indicator does not overlap with the tab or overlaps with the tab less than when the indicator is in the deployed position. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233895 | ADVANCED PHOTOLUMINESCENT COMPONENTS AND FORMULATION/FABRICATION METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A photoluminescent device and a photoluminescent exit sign. The photoluminescent device includes a polymer matrix having a light-emitting exterior surface for emission of photoluminescent light therefrom. The photoluminescent device has a plurality of UV or visible-light excited phosphor particles included in the polymer matrix. The phosphor particles have a concentration greater in an exterior region of the polymer matrix proximate the light-emitting exterior surface than in an interior region of the polymer matrix. The exit sign includes at least two plates interlocked together with at least one typographical character disposed on the plates. The typographical character is formed from the polymer matrix containing the phosphor particles. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233896 | FOREARM SLEEVE FOR SPORTS FANS - A hollow conical shaped forearm sleeve for sliding onto a user's forearm. The top end and bottom end of an elastic fabric are sewn together to form the forearm sleeve. A printed sports image representative of a sports team is printed onto the forearm sleeve. Also, an autograph receiving area is located on the forearm sleeve. In a preferred embodiment, the name of the promoter of a sports event is printed onto the forearm sleeve. In a preferred embodiment the elastic fiber is a spandex/cotton blend. Also, in a preferred embodiment the forearm sleeve is given away as a give-away item at a sports event. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233897 | Display Device for Transportation Vehicles - Disclosed herein is a display device for use on transportation vehicles. The device can be easily altered or removed by the user. The display device contains a mounting bracket which can be permanently or releasably attached to the vehicle and a display which may be permanently or releasably attached to the mounting bracket. The angle of the display may be altered to provide easier viewing from the road. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233898 | ADJUSTABLE FRAMED PICTURE HANGER BACK - A picture frame having an adjustable back assembly enabling vertical, horizontal and rotary adjustment of the frame position on a wall is described. The frame back is sized to fit into a recess in the picture frame back, and includes an inner plate, an outer plate having an opening, an intermediate plate frictionally held between said inner and outer plates and slidable therebetween. The intermediate plate has an outer face and is smaller than the outer plate and larger than the outer plate opening. A first hanger member is secured to the outer face of the intermediate plate and extends outwardly through the opening. A second hanger member is attachable to a wall and can be joined to the first hanger member to mount the picture frame on the wall. The picture frame can be pushed up or down or rotated to adjust the picture frame position. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233899 | REINFORCEMENT CLIP FOR USE WITH A FIREARM MAGAZINE - A reinforcement device for reinforcing a locating pin aperture in a firearm magazine. The reinforcement device includes a front panel with an aperture adapted to be coaxially aligned with the locating pin aperture. The reinforcement device also includes a clamp adapted to secure the front panel to the firearm magazine to ensure accurate alignment of the front panel aperture with the locating pin aperture. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233900 | SIMULATED FIREARM AND CARTRIDGE FOR SIMULATED FIREARM - Provided is a cartridge for an electrically-ignited simulated firearm and a simulated firearm using the cartridge remarkably similar to a real firearm and a cartridge used in a real firearm, wherein the simulated firearm emits a discharge sound similar to a real firearm, generates muzzle flash and smoke from a muzzle and is capable of loading and ejecting the cartridge, and the cartridge is safe and reusable. An inner member | 2012-09-20 |
20120233901 | FIREARM HAVING DUAL BARRELS - Disclosed is a firearm having dual barrels comprising a firearm body which is equipped with a small caliber barrel and a large caliber barrel; a selector installed on one side of the firearm body to select the type of bullet and the mode of firing; a fire control system installed on the firearm body to enable aiming the target through detecting the target both at day and night time; a firearm switch unit installed on the firearm body to transmit the information on the firing of the bullet; a fuse setter installed on the firearm body to transmit the control signal of the fire control system to the fuse of the explosive bullet which is introduced into the large caliber barrel; and a sensor device unit installed on the firearm body to transmit the position of the selector and sensed firing signal to the fire control system. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233902 | MAGAZINE WELL INSERT - A magazine well insert prevents contaminants from entering the magazine well of a pistol or a rifle. The magazine well insert provides a visual indication that the weapon does not have a magazine installed, thereby enhancing weapons safety. The magazine well insert of the present invention protects the weapon's magazine well from becoming contaminated with sand and other debris by sealing the magazine well with a block, for example, a plastic or metal block, that has an o-ring or other sealing device adapted to be positioned at the opening of the magazine well. The magazine well insert may be used in two different configurations, a first configuration that allow normal operation of the weapon's action or a second configuration that blocks the action of the weapon. The magazine well insert may be hollow with a removable sliding base to provide for storage in an interior portion thereof. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233903 | FIREARM WITH ENHANCED CORROSION AND WEAR RESISTANCE PROPERTIES - This invention encompasses articles, compositions, and methods that provide enhanced corrosion resistance and wear resistance to firearms, firearm components, and firearm accessories. In one aspect, for example, a substrate comprising a firearm component is coated with a first layer of a corrosion-resistant material such as a first metal, followed by a second thin film layer of an abrasion-resistant material such as a second metal, a ceramic material such as a metal nitride, diamond-like carbon material, or other materials. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233904 | FISHING LEADER STORAGE WALLET - Disclosed herein are examples of fishing leader storage wallets and devices. A fishing leader storage wallet may include a plurality of single-piece flaps for storing a fishing leader on an exposed surface of the single piece flaps. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233905 | SLEEVE - A sleeve configured to be disposed substantially within an ice fishing hole, including a cylindrical body member having a top aperture, a bottom aperture, an interior surface, and a tapering exterior surface, such that an exterior diameter of a top portion of the exterior surface is larger than an exterior diameter of a bottom portion of the exterior surface. The exterior surface of the cylindrical body member includes a hydrophobic layer. The sleeve includes an L-shaped flange extending as a ring outwardly from a region between the top portion and bottom portion of the exterior surface of the cylindrical body member, thereby preventing the sleeve from falling through the ice fishing hole and thereby substantially covering the ice fishing hole. The sleeve includes a cover member sized and shaped to fit over the top aperture of the cylindrical body member. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233906 | CONTAINER WITH PARTICULAR APPLICATION AS A BURLEY POT - A burley pot for dispersing burley comprising an outer shell adapted to contain a burley bucket and a removable end cap to sealingly contain the bucket. The pot includes an adjustment means for adjusting the rate at which burley is dispersed by releasably fixing the bucket to the shell at various longitudinal intervals. An integral eye accommodates the attachment of a rope and the like. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233907 | HEAT SYSTEM FOR KILLING PESTS - The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233908 | VOLE FEEDER SYSTEM - An exemplary system includes a feeder system configured to distribute a poisonous bait to voles and/or similar pests. One or more distribution tubes protect the bait from being absorbed, dissolved, or otherwise rendered ineffective, while continuously making the bait available to the pests. The distribution tubes also provide a tunnel-like environment such that the voles may feel comfortable enough to stay and eat. As the bait is eaten or otherwise distributed, a reserve descends to replace the previous bait. The exposed reserve tubing is attached to a removable cap, configured to allow indefinite refills of the bait until the pests are exterminated, without removal of the installed system. In some examples, the cap and reserve tubing may be decorated or camouflaged for esthetic purposes or to prevent tampering. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233909 | Hair Energy - The invention provides a process by which oil is extracted from human and animal hair is collected from hair salons, barber shops, groomers, abattoirs, stockyards and similar establishments. This hair is then liquefied by any available means to extract all of the natural oil and cellulose contained within. This oil is then utilized in the same manner as traditional fossil fuels to provide an energy source | 2012-09-20 |
20120233910 | ZnO NANOPARTICLE CATALYSTS FOR USE IN TRANSESTERIFICATION AND ESTERIFICATION REACTIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method of forming a product from an oil feedstock, such as a biodiesel product, and a heterogeneous catalyst system used to form said product is disclosed. This catalyst system, which has a high tolerance for the presence of water and free fatty acids (FFA) in the oil feedstock, may simultaneously catalyze both the esterification of FAA and the transesterification of triglycerides present in the oil feedstock. The catalyst system is comprised of a mixture of zinc oxide and a second metal oxide. The zinc oxide includes a mixture of amorphous zinc oxide and zinc oxide nanocrystals, the zinc nanocrystals having a mean grain size between about 20 and 80 nanometers with at least one of the nanocrystals including a mesopore having a diameter of about 5 to 15 nanometers. Preferably, the second metal oxide is a lanthanum oxide, the lanthanum oxide being selected as one from the group of La | 2012-09-20 |
20120233911 | FUEL COMPOSITION FOR A DIESEL ENGINE - The invention is directed to a fuel composition for diesel engines. The fuel composition comprises 0.1-99% by weight of a component or a mixture of components produced from biological raw material originating from plants and/or animals and/or fish. The fuel composition comprises 0-20% of components containing oxygen. Both components are mixed with diesel components based on crude oil and/or fractions from Fischer-Tropsch process. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233912 | ANTIOXIDANT ADDITIVE COMPOSITION, A SOLUTION THEREOF, AND A METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE STORAGE STABILITY OF BIODIESEL FUEL (VARIANTS) - This invention relates to the petrochemical industry, in particular, to a method for improving the storage stability of biodiesel fuel via using an antioxidant additive. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233913 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING PELLETS FROM BIOMASS IN A PELLET PRESS FOR USE AS FUEL IN FIREPLACES - A system and a method for producing pellets from biomass in a pellet press for use as fuel in fireplaces. To produce pellets in an energy-saving and more energetically cost-effective manner as compared to prior art. In the method according to one embodiment, the biomass, which comprises cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic fibers, chips or shreds and is heated and dried in the course of the production process in a dryer, separated from the dryer air, and the biomass is supplied to a pellet press, wherein the temperature of the biomass is heated or substantially maintained by hot air in a treatment region between the dryer and the pellet press, and the treatment region comprises at least parts of the transport path and/or at least one additional device for carrying out at least one additional method stop, and wherein the temperature of the hot air exceeds at least 65° Celsius. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233914 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF SOLID BIOMASS BY TORREFACTION - Methods and systems for preparing a torrefied biomass fuel are disclosed. Moisture is initially extracted from relatively wet biomass fuel to produce a relatively dry biomass fuel. Remaining moisture is then extracted from the relatively dry biomass fuel in a final drying stage, using steam at a temperature of about 900° F. The resulting dried biomass fuel is conveyed downward using gravity and undergoes torrefaction, which produces torrefied biomass fuel and torrefaction gases. A gaseous mixture of steam and torrefaction gases is vented to a heat exchanger, where the gaseous mixture is heated by a flue gas, and the heated gaseous mixture is used to support the extraction of the remaining moisture in the final drying stage and to support the torrefaction of the dried biomass fuel. Embodiments disclosed herein efficiently use available energy resources to the benefit of manufacturers, consumers, and the environment. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233915 | Solubilization of Coal and Bioconversion of Coal to Methane and Other Useful Products - Coal is contacted, or treated, with at least one aromatic alcohol and/or cycloaliphatic alcohol to solubilize at least a portion of the treated coal. The treated coal is optionally bioconverted to produce one or more hydrocarbons, such as methane. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233916 | LOW-PROFILE SEED HANDLING SYSTEM WITH SEPARATE SEED BINS AND TURRET SEED FEEDER - A low-profile particulate handling assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a downstream treating device, such as a seed treater unit. The assembly includes a plurality of juxtaposed particulate bins and a surmounting turret assembly designed to successively deliver particulates to the bins. The particulates within the bins are delivered to the downstream treating device through respective lower outlets each equipped with an adjustable slide gate assembly and a lower, multiple-chute assembly. Preferably, each bin has a top wall which in plan configuration approximates a sector of a circle, planar sidewalls, and downwardly tapered, arcuate sidewall structure leading to the lower outlet; in this fashion, the bins can be grouped with the sidewalls in close adjacency, and with the outlets located to feed into a single inlet of the downstream treating device. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233917 | POLE PLANTER - A pole planter assembly to be secured about a pole. The pole planter includes first and second independent chambers pivotally connected for growing plants. Each of the first and second chambers have wall sections with at least one inward indented surface and at least one outward projecting surface, and the wall sections of the first and second chambers are arranged whereby the at least one outward projecting surface of the wall section of the first chamber is arranged to fit within the corresponding at least one inward indented surface of the wall section of the second chamber to secure the first and second two chambers together. Each of the wall sections have concave surfaces to form a hollow shaped opening through the planter assembly when the first and second chambers are secured together to receive a pole. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233918 | HYDROPONICS EQUIPMENT CLEANING METHOD - This invention is for a business method in which is disclosed a step by step procedure for quick, clean and efficient cleaning of hydroponics growing (“Flood”) trays. The method essentially comprises the use of a custom-fitted tray insert of a lightweight material designed to fit inside the much heavier-duty hydroponics growing tray. After the plants are grown, the lightweight insert tray is removed and discarded, thus saving the manual labor of cleaning and sanitizing the heavy-duty growing tray before the next use. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233919 | Reticulated Foam for use in Horticultural Applications - The reticulated foam for use in horticultural applications in the present invention is used to construct a filter to keep dust, dirt, pollen, mold spores, insects, pests, etc. out of enclosed plant growing areas i.e. (greenhouses, residential and commercial plant propagation areas) and enclosed growing areas where air exchange or filtration is necessary. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233920 | Separation of Light Hydrocarbons and Sour Species From a Sour Gas - The invention provides a process for recovering a light hydrocarbon, such as ethane, from a sour hydrocarbon gas. The process involves mixing the sour hydrocarbon gas with an azeotrope inhibitor and then passing the mixture into a first distillation column. The first distillation column is operated under a set of temperature and pressure conditions in which the light hydrocarbon is substantially separated from the mixture as an overhead vapour product. The sour species in the mixture can be recovered by passing the bottoms liquid product into a second distillation column under a second set of temperature and pressure conditions in which the sour species is separated as a second overhead vapour product. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233921 | UPRIGHT GASIFIER - A generally upright reactor system for gasifying a feedstock. The reactor system generally includes a main body, at least two inlet projections extending outwardly from the main body, and at least one inlet positioned on each of the inlet projections. Each of the inlets is operable to discharge the feedstock into the reaction zone. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233922 | Barrier with panels sliding parallel - A barrier employed to keep children and/or pets in or out of certain areas in the house. The barrier includes four panels. Two main panels slide parallel to each other to lengthen or shorten the barrier as a whole. Two side panels stabilize the main panels and extend to the front and rear faces of the main panels to provide a self-supporting in-house barrier. Each of the panels includes a wooden frame. The wood lends less weight, less sharp edges, and more pleasing aesthetics than, for example, a metal gate. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233923 | PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM - A personal safety system with a security entrance ( | 2012-09-20 |
20120233924 | PANELLESS SHUTTER - A panelless shutter is provided, the panelless shutter including a window frame and a plurality of louvers horizontally mounted within the window frame in a parallel configuration, each louver having a first end and a second end. The panelless shutter also includes a louver mechanism comprising a plurality of rotatable members slideably retained within a track and a gear shaft operably coupled to each rotatable member, wherein the rotatable members are coupled to the first end of each louver of the plurality of louvers and the gear shaft rotates each of the plurality of louvers substantially simultaneously. The shutter further includes a louver retainer rotatably securing the second end of each louver of the plurality of louvers, the louver retainer allowing the rotation and vertical sliding of each louver. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233925 | DRIVE DEVICE FOR ENTRANCE AND EXIT DEVICES COMPRISING A SAFETY COUPLING - The invention relates to a drive device (20) for entrance and exit devices for public transportation vehicles, comprising a drive unit (22) that is arranged in and drives a rotary column (24) rotating about a rotational axis Z-Z during opening and closing operations, said column opening and closing the entrance and exit device. The drive unit (22) is held on the vehicle via a retaining component (40). The retaining component (40) acts as counter bearing for a torque of the drive unit (22). Between the drive unit (22) and the retaining component (40), a coupling device (72) is arranged, which enables a rotation of the drive unit (22) about the rotational axis Z-Z when a threshold value of the torque acting upon the drive unit is exceeded. Between the coupling device (72) and the retaining component (40), a bearing is provided, which enables a tumbling motion of the rotary column (24) with the coupling device (72) and prevents a rotation about the rotational axis Z-Z. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233926 | DRIVING DEVICE FOR DRIVING TWO DOOR PANELS TO SYNCHRONOUSLY MOVE - A driving device for driving two door panels to synchronously move has a rail rod, an endless cord and multiple clamping assemblies. The endless cord is parallel to the rail rod and is mounted at a position at inner sides of the door panels. The clamping assemblies are securely connected to the cord, are moveable relative to the rail rod and clamp the door panels. Each clamping assembly has a front clamping panel and a rear clamping panel. The front clamping panel is mounted on an outer side of a corresponding one of the door panels. The rear clamping panel is mounted on the inner side of the corresponding door panel and is connected securely to the front clamping panel and the cord. Accordingly, the conjunction positions between clamping assemblies and a cord are hidden by the inner sides of the door panels. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233927 | CONNECTING ASSEMBLY FOR CONNECTING A DRIVING DEVICE TO A HINGED MEMBER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVING DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - The invention relates to a connecting assembly for connecting a driving device ( | 2012-09-20 |
20120233928 | DOOR STRUCTURE WITH EASY ASSEMBLY - A door structure includes a handle whereon an engaging part, a sunken part, and a baffle part disposed nearby the sunken part are formed. The door structure further includes a cover connected to the handle. The cover includes a main body, a hook disposed on a side of the main body, a rib disposed on the side of the main body for installing inside the sunken part, and a protruding part disposed on the side of the main body for blocking the baffle part so as to fix the handle on the cover with the hook and the rib. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233929 | METHOD OF INHIBITING WATER ADSORPTION OF POWDER BY ADDITION OF HYDROPHOBIC NANAOPARTICLES - Presently described are methods of inhibiting water vapor adsorption of a powder and methods of storing a powder at increased humidity level. The methods comprise providing adding discrete hydrophobic nanoparticles to a plurality of particles. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233930 | GRINDING WHEEL TRUING TOOL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND TRUING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING GRINDING WHEEL AND WAFER EDGE GRINDING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a grinding wheel truing tool, its manufacturing method, and a truing apparatus, a method for manufacturing a grinding wheel and a wafer edge grinding apparatus using the same. The grinding wheel truing tool of the present invention compensates a groove of a fine-grinding wheel for fine-grinding a wafer edge, and includes a truer having an edge of the same angle as a slanted surface of the groove of the fine-grinding wheel and a cross-sectional shape corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the groove. The present invention uses the truing tool to easily process the groove of the grinding wheel for fine-grinding the wafer edge. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233931 | Roof Deflector System - A system for separating water from debris. A gutter cover is secured to a gutter and extends to engage the top of the roof adjacent the gutter along a contact line. The gutter cover may have a perforate surface comprising closely spaced and normally water impervious holes through the gutter cover such that water does not flow through the holes unless the water is forced through the holes or attracted through the holes. The line of contact forms an imperfect junction between the edge of the gutter cover and the roof so that water flows through the contact line and beneath the gutter cover. | 2012-09-20 |
20120233932 | ADHESIVELY MOUNTABLE BATHROOM ACCESSORIES - A bar that is to be attached to a wall includes two stanchions, each stanchion supporting a portion of an elongated piece that extends from one stanchion to the other. A supporting connector having a lower portion attaches to and extends upwardly from each of the stanchions and a portion above the lower portion. A horizontal support extends horizontally from the portion above the lower portion of the connector between the stanchions and is disposed a distance D | 2012-09-20 |
20120233933 | PRE-NOTCHED DRIP EDGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A pre-notched drip edge assembly and related method includes a plurality of drip edge sections interconnected end-to-end to form a continuous water barrier along a roof edge. Each drip edge section has a formed one-piece construction with a top flange and a bottom flange having an inverted L-shape with upper and lower legs. The forward edges of the top flange and the upper leg are integrally interconnected along a folded-over nose having a wedge-shape. A pair of notches are formed in the opposite ends of each drip edge section which extend through the upper edge of the lower leg and the forward edges of the upper leg and the top flange to define flat end tab areas that are inserted into the noses of the next adjacent drip edge sections to horizontally and vertically locate the same along the building roof. | 2012-09-20 |