39th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120241203 | CONDUCTOR PATTERN FORMING METHOD AND CONDUCTOR PATTERN - Provided is a base material having a conductor pattern formed thereon, which is obtained by forming, at a high productivity on a base material, a conductor pattern having a lower surface resistivity and a higher conductivity than in the related art. A receiving layer | 2012-09-27 |
20120241204 | THIN FILM CAPACITOR, MOUNTING SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE MOUNTING SUBSTRATE - A thin film capacitor includes: two electrode layers; a dielectric film interposed between the two electrode layers; an opening that pierces through, together with the dielectric film, in the thickness direction, any one of the two electrode layers or a conductive layer in the same level adjacent to one of the two electrode layers; and a reinforcing member that couples, in the opening, a side surface of the dielectric film to a side surface of the one electrode layer or the conductive layer. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241205 | WIRING BOARD WITH BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A wiring board with a built-in electronic component includes a substrate having an accommodation portion, an electronic component having an electrode and accommodated in the accommodation portion of the substrate, a conductive layer having a planar conductive pattern formed over the electrode of the electronic component, and one or more via conductors connecting the planar conductive pattern of the conductive layer and the electrode of the electronic component. The electrode of the electronic component has a portion which faces the planar conductive pattern of the conductive layer and which has a plurality of outer edges facing outward with respect to a surface of the electronic component on which the portion of the electrode is formed, and the planar conductive pattern of the conductive layer has a portion positioned directly over one or more of the outer edges of the electrode of the electronic component. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241206 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CIRCUIT BOARD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a circuit board includes forming a first electrode on a support substrate, covering the support substrate and the first electrode with a first insulating layer, polishing the first insulating layer to expose a first surface of the first electrode, forming a first wiring on the first insulating layer after exposing the first surface of the first electrode, the first wiring being connected to the first electrode, and removing the support substrate to expose a second surface of the first electrode after forming the first wiring. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241207 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board (PCB) includes first to fourth layers. A power supply is arranged on the first layer. An electronic component is arranged on the fourth layer. A first via and a second via extend through the PCB and are electrically connected to the electronic component. The PCB further includes third to seventh vias. A length of a transmission path of the current flows from the power supply to electronic component through the third via and the seventh via is almost the same as a length of a transmission path of the current flows from the power supply to the electronic component through the fourth to sixth vias. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241208 | Signal routing Optimized IC package ball/pad layout - This invention provides layout schemes for ball/pad regions on a printed circuit board for a small regular ball/pad region grid that provides additional space between ball/pad regions for increased wiring capability. The layout scheme is consistent with printed circuit board manufacturing requirements and minimum wiring channel requirements demanded by high density integrated circuit chips. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241209 | WAFER-LEVEL ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A wafer-level electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding structure, which includes: a wafer, an exposed circuit unit, and an EMI shielding unit. The exposed circuit unit is disposed on the top surface of the wafer. At least one conductor is disposed on the exposed circuit unit. The EMI shielding unit has a first EMI shielding layer set around the surrounding surface of the wafer, and a second EMI shielding layer coated to the bottom surface of the wafer. Based on the wafer-level manufacturing process of the instant disclosure, the EMI shielding structure is miniaturized, and each individual wafer is protected against the EMI effect. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241210 | COVER FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - Cover for electronic equipment including at least two movable metal panel elements. The panel elements are joined together along their respective edges, so they are joined together and in relation to each other immobile state form the cover. The invention is wherein the cover includes a respective connector for mechanical joining and good electric contacting along each one of the edges along which the panel elements are arranged to be joined together, in that each connector includes a respective resilient metal contacting device, which contacting device is arranged between the respectively joined together panel elements and in direct contact with both panel elements when the panel elements are in the joined together state, and thereby is compressed against the spring force of the contacting device, so that the spring force acts against the surfaces of both the respective joined together panel elements and connects them to each other electrically. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241211 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - An electronic component includes: a substrate; a functional portion provided on the substrate; an interconnection line provided on the substrate and electrically connected to the functional portion; a metal wall provided on the substrate so as to surround the functional portion and the interconnection line; and a seal portion that contacts the metal wall and covers the functional portion and the interconnection line so as to define a cavity above the functional portion, the seal portion being made of liquid polymer. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241212 | WIRING HOLDING STRUCTURE - Provided is a wiring holding structure, wherein wiring for electrically connecting a vehicle body to the vehicle sliding door is held in the vehicle body. The wiring holding structure comprises a step member provided adjacent to the vehicle sliding door and a holding portion for holding the wiring. The step member is molded of plastic material. The holding portion is for holding the wiring. The holding portion comprises a first holding portion integrally molded onto the step member; and a second holding member that is fixed to face the first holding section. The second holding member holds the wiring together with the first holding portion. The number of components necessary for the wiring holding structure can thereby be reduced, and the size of the wiring holding structure is made more compact. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241213 | Anti-interference antenna of a wireless tire pressure receiver - An anti-interference antenna of a wireless tire pressure receiver has an insulating cable having a main casing and a sub-casing connected side by side with the main casing. The main casing has a power cable longitudinally mounted through the main casing. The sub-casing has an antenna longitudinally mounted through the sub-casing. As the antenna is individually sleeved by the insulating sub-casing, the antenna and the power cables are isolated to prevent from interfering with each other. Besides, the insulating cable further has at least one air channel longitudinally formed through the corresponding cable and mounted with a metal layer on an inner wall of the air channel, around the power cable, around each of power wires in the power cable, or around the power cable and the air channel, and filled with an EMI-shielding matter to further isolate the antenna and the power cables. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241214 | Electric Deterrent Device Having Knitted Conductors - Electric pest deterrents device having knitted conductors are presented. An elongated conductor comprising at least a single conducting strand knitted with itself or with other conducting strands can be attached to a based of the device. The conducting strands can be knitted according to one or more patterns to form textured surfaces having raise protrusions. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241215 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS - A method of forming an electrically conductive connection between two or more electrically conductive elements ( | 2012-09-27 |
20120241216 | COMPRESSION AND COLD WELD SEALING METHODS AND DEVICES - Compression cold welding methods, joint structures, and hermetically sealed containment devices are provided. The method includes providing a first substrate having at least one first joint structure which comprises a first joining surface, which surface comprises a first metal; providing a second substrate having at least one second joint structure which comprises a second joining surface, which surface comprises a second metal; and compressing together the at least one first joint structure and the at least one second joint structure to locally deform and shear the joining surfaces at one or more interfaces in an amount effective to form a metal-to-metal bond between the first metal and second metal of the joining surfaces. Overlaps at the joining surfaces are effective to displace surface contaminants and facilitate intimate contact between the joining surfaces without heat input. Hermetically sealed devices can contain drug formulations, biosensors, or MEMS devices. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241217 | WELL DRILLING METHODS WITH AUTOMATED RESPONSE TO EVENT DETECTION - A well drilling method can include detecting a drilling event by comparing a parameter signature generated during drilling to an event signature indicative of the drilling event, and automatically controlling a drilling operation in response to at least a partial match resulting from comparing the parameter signature to the event signature. A well drilling system can include a control system which compares a parameter signature for a drilling operation to an event signature indicative of a drilling event, and a controller which controls the drilling operation automatically in response to the drilling event being indicated by at least a partial match between the parameter signature and the event signature. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241218 | SONDE WITH INTEGRAL PRESSURE SENSOR AND METHOD - Generally, a sonde, associated components and methods are described which can be used in conjunction with an inground tool having an inground tool housing that defines an inground tool cavity such that the inground tool cavity is exposed to an ambient pressure environment which surrounds the inground tool during an inground operation. A sonde housing assembly includes an exterior configuration that is receivable within the inground tool cavity. The sonde housing assembly at least partially defines a sonde interior and is further configured for receiving the pressure sensor body of a pressure sensor in a pressure sealed engagement. A sonde electronics package is supported within the sonde interior and is at least configured to receive the pressure signal and transfer a corresponding pressure signal from the sonde. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241219 | RESONANCE ENHANCED ROTARY DRILLING - A method for controlling a resonance enhanced rotary drill comprising a rotary drill bit and an oscillator for applying axial oscillatory loading to the rotary drill bit, the method comprising:
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20120241220 | Dendritic Surfactants and Extended Surfactants for Drilling Fluid Formulations - Modified surfactants may be added to an oil-based drilling fluid where the modified surfactant is selected from the group consisting of an extended surfactant, a dendritic surfactant, a dendritic extended surfactant, and combinations thereof. These oil-based drilling fluids may be used for drilling a well through a subterranean reservoir, while circulating the oil-based drilling fluid through the wellbore. The oil-based drilling fluid may include at least modified surfactant, at least one non-polar continuous phase, and at least one polar non-continuous phase. The modified surfactant may have propoxylated/ethoxylated spacer arms extensions. The modified surfactant may have intramolecular mixtures containing hydrophilic and lipophilic portions. They attain high solubilization in the oil-based drilling fluid and may be, in some instances, insensitive to temperature making them useful for a wide variety of oil types. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241221 | MICROTUNNELLING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A microtunnelling apparatus and system that includes an external drive system having rotational and linear thrust drive means, a drill head section having drill rotor and drill rod and connecting to intermediate drill rods allowing extension of the boring hole created by the drill head section driven by the drive system. The drill head includes a modular construction having a plurality of circular disc like elements, a bearing module, a steering module, a spacer module, and a mounting module, for axial alignment and abutment and mounting within a cylindrical steering shell. Directional steering of the drill head includes a plurality of substantially radially extending channels in steering module, each with an hydraulically movable protuberance movable by control means to redirect the outer steering casing and thereby redirect the drill head section mounted on the distal end of the drill rods. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241222 | EARTH-BORING BITS AND OTHER PARTS INCLUDING CEMENTED CARBIDE - An article of manufacture includes a cemented carbide piece, and a joining phase that binds the cemented carbide piece into the article. The joining phase comprises a eutectic alloy material. The article of manufacture further includes a non-cemented carbide piece bound into the article of manufacture by the joining phase. An article of manufacture includes a fixed-cutter earth-boring bit body, a roller cone, and a part for an earth-boring bit. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241223 | Cutting Insert For A Roof Drill Bit - A hard cutting insert for use with a roof drill bit includes a first webbed notch and a second webbed notch structured and arranged on the hard insert for removing or evacuating drilling debris from an upper surface of the hard insert during a drilling operation. A roof drill bit incorporating the hard cutting insert is also provided. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241224 | POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND COMPACT INCLUDING A CARBONATE-CATALYZED POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND BODY AND APPLICATIONS THEREFOR - In an embodiment, a polycrystalline diamond compact (“PDC”) includes a substrate and a pre-sintered polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table bonded to the substrate. The pre-sintered PCD table includes an upper surface, a back surface bonded to the substrate, and at least one lateral surface extending between the upper surface and the back surface. The pre-sintered PCD table includes a region including at least a residual amount of at least one interstitial constituent disposed in at least a portion of the interstitial regions thereof, and a bonding region. The at least one interstitial constituent includes at least one metal carbonate and/or at least one metal oxide. The region extends inwardly from the upper surface and the at least one lateral surface. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241225 | COMPOSITE POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND BODY - In this novel PDC cutter, diamond powders of different composition and/or different grain size, are distributed, shaped, and compacted with a novel pressing tool, in multiple stages, spatially arranged into different regions of the PDC diamond body, then HPHT sintered to form one PDC body with spatially varying hardness, toughness and thermal resistance more optimal for machining, drilling and/or cutting of hard rock and stone. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241226 | POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND, POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND COMPACTS, METHODS OF MAKING SAME, AND APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of the invention relate to polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDC”) exhibiting enhanced diamond-to-diamond bonding. In an embodiment, a PDC includes a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table bonded to a substrate. At least a portion of the PCD table includes a plurality of diamond grains defining a plurality of interstitial regions. The plurality of interstitial regions includes a metal-solvent catalyst. The plurality of diamond grains exhibit an average grain size of about 30 μm or less. The plurality of diamond grains and the metal-solvent catalyst collectively exhibit an average electrical conductivity of less than about 1200 S/m. Other embodiments are directed to PCD, employing such PCD, methods of forming PCD and PDCs, and various applications for such PCD and PDCs in rotary drill bits, bearing apparatuses, and wire-drawing dies. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241227 | Weight Monitoring Systems and Methods - A weight monitoring system includes a biometric identification input device, a body weight scale, and a controller. The controller is operative to identify a subject using identification data acquired by the biometric identification input device, to store weight data for the subject acquired by the body weight scale, and to correlate the weight data with the subject. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241228 | LOW PROFILE WEIGHING SCALE - A compact, pivotally foldable weighing scale for weighing heavy objects such as luggage. The scale may comprise a base comprising four structural members coupled together to describe a rectangle, and a subframe pivotally mounted to the base. The subframe supports a weight receiving platform, a weight sensor, and a display for displaying sensed or measured weight. The subframe may be pivotally mounted to the base at one end of the latter. The weight sensor may comprise a collapsible and expansible pneumatic or hydraulic piston. The display may comprise an analog gauge or alternatively may be an electronic display adapted to display English and metric units of weight. Further, the scale could have a built-in speaker and memory capabilities. The scale may be less than twelve inches in height and five inches in each of width and height. The scale may be provided commercially with an enclosure such as a flexible pouch or generally rigid box. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241229 | LOAD-CARRYING VEHICLE - An articulated steering load-carrying vehicle ( | 2012-09-27 |
20120241230 | SUSPENSION ELEMENT FOR SELF-PROPELLED MACHINE - The invention concerns a suspension element for self-propelled machine comprising:
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20120241231 | Hydraulic power system for light vehicles - The purpose of the Self-Generating Hydraulic Power System is to create a power system for use in automobiles other than the gasoline powered engines currently used. This is accomplished by combining two parts, the power system and the hydraulic motor, the combination of which will allow a vehicle to move without the use of petroleum (gasoline) or petroleum based products (natural oil). | 2012-09-27 |
20120241232 | ACTUATING MECHANISM AND MOBILE PLATFORM USING THE SAME - An actuating mechanism includes first and second hollow outer shafts, two rotating wheels located between the first and second outer shafts, and an inner shaft received in the second outer shaft. Each of the first and second outer shafts forms a connecting portion at one end thereof. Each connecting portion defines two receiving holes. Each rotating wheel includes a body and a rod extending through the body. The bodies of the rotating wheels are in contact with each other. Two ends of the rod of each rotating wheel are correspondingly received in the receiving holes of the first and second outer shafts to connect the first and second outer shafts together. One end of the inner shaft contacts the rod of one rotating wheel. The inner shaft is rotatable in the second outer shaft to drive the two rotating wheels to rotate. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241233 | IN-WHEEL MOTOR DRIVE DEVICE - An in-wheel motor drive device | 2012-09-27 |
20120241234 | Chair With A Height-Adjustable Seat - A chair for use by a person with limited lower-body mobility, the chair having a height adjustable seat and chair sides that fold down to form a ramp or bridge to facilitate lateral movement by a user between the chair and an adjacent surface. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241235 | WORK VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK VEHICLE - A controller of a work vehicle sets the upper limit of a fan target rotational speed in accordance with an engine rotational speed. The controller reduces an upper limit of the fan target rotational speed further when a lock-up clutch is in an engaged state than when the lock-up clutch is in a released state. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241236 | VEHICLE SUSPENSION AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS - A vehicle has a frame, at least one front wheel, at least one front suspension assembly, at least one rear wheel, and at least one rear suspension assembly, a seat, a steering assembly, an engine, and an air intake system fluidly communicating with the engine. At least one of the front and rear suspension assemblies includes an air spring. An air compressor selectively supplies air to the at least one air spring. An inlet of the air compressor fluidly communicates with the air intake system. During operation of the air compressor to supply air to the at least one air spring, the air compressor draws air from the air intake system and simultaneously supplies the air to the at least one air spring. A control unit is electrically connected to the air compressor for controlling an operation of the air compressor. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241237 | THREE WHEELED VEHICLE - A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241238 | THREE WHEELED VEHICLE - A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241239 | THREE WHEELED VEHICLE - A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241240 | AIRBAG DEVICE - An airbag ( | 2012-09-27 |
20120241241 | THROTTLE SENSOR MOUNTING STRUCTURE - A throttle sensor mounting structure for suppressing the influence on the arrangement of a lighting device located on the front side of a head pipe. A throttle sensor mounting structure in a saddle seat type vehicle includes a handle, a throttle grip rotatably mounted on the handle, a throttle sensor for detecting an operational amount of the throttle grip, a controller for controlling a power unit according to a detection value from the throttle sensor, a pair of right and left main frames extending to the rear from a head pipe, and a headlight provided on the front side of the head pipe. The throttle sensor is located on the rear side of the head pipe and between the right and left main frames so as to be superimposed on the main frames as viewed in a side elevation. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241242 | INTEGRAL POWER STEERING APPARATUS - An integral power steering apparatus includes a hydraulic actuator having a piston separating pressure chambers for steering assistance and a limiter valve to be opened by movement of the piston to fluidly connect the pressure chambers. The limiter valve includes an adjuster for adjusting a press-fit position of a spring pin press fit in a plunger. The adjuster includes a movable adjusting member formed with an abutting surface to abut against the plunger to limit rearward plunger movement when the movable adjusting member is at a first adjuster position, and a regulating member to hold the movable adjusting member at the first adjuster position at the time of adjustment, and to enable the movable adjusting member to move to a second adjuster position after adjustment. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241243 | RECIRCULATING BALL POWER STEERING SYSTEM - A power steering system for transferring torque to a sector gear includes a first ball screw and a first ball nut circumscribing the first ball screw. The first ball nut is in torque-transfer communication with the first ball screw through a plurality of ball bearings and is meshed or engaged with the sector gear for torque transfer therewith. An electric motor is configured to selectively supply torque to the sector gear through the first ball nut. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241244 | RECIRCULATING BALL POWER STEERING SYSTEM - A power steering system includes an input shaft operatively connected to an input member, and a sector gear operatively connected to a pitman arm. A first ball screw is formed on the input shaft. A first ball nut circumscribes the first ball screw and is in torque-transfer communication therewith through a plurality of ball bearings. A first rack is rigidly attached to the first ball nut, and is meshed with the sector gear for torque transfer therewith. A second ball screw is not substantially coaxial with the first ball screw. A second ball nut circumscribes the second ball screw and is in torque-transfer communication with the second ball screw through the ball bearings. A second rack is meshed with the sector gear for torque transfer therewith. An electric motor is configured to selectively supply torque to the sector gear through the second ball screw. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241245 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS - An electric power steering apparatus for assisting steering of a steered wheel. The electric power steering apparatus includes an electric motor with a built-in controller for controlling rotation, a transmission mechanism for transmitting the rotation of the electric motor to the steering shaft, a connector used to pull out wiring from the controller to the outside, a first casing in which the connector and the electric motor are to be mounted and which includes an work hole used for a wire connection operation of the controller and the connector, a lid member for closing the work hole, and a second casing to be fixed to the first casing while housing the transmission mechanism. The second casing including a cover part for covering the lid member in a state fixed to the first casing. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241246 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE - An electric power steering device includes a first housing that supports an output shaft rotatable together with a driven member with a first bearing placed there between and a second housing that rotatably supports a driving member. The first housing includes an eccentric engagement section that is eccentric with respect to a first bearing holding section holding the first bearing. The eccentric engagement section is fitted to an engagement section of the second housing. When the center-to-center distance between the driving member and the driven member is adjusted, the eccentric engagement section of the first housing is rotated with respect to the engagement section of the second housing. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241247 | Audio Enhancing Apparatus for Smart Tablets - An Audio enhancer apparatus for smart phones and smart tablets that is portable, attachable and detachable to an audio producing device providing a richer, louder and pseudo stereo listening experience without the need of electricity or any other types of power source. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241248 | TWO-STROKE ENGINE WITH A SILENCER - A silencer includes a silencer inlet followed by a flow channel. The inlet can be attached to an outlet of a combustion chamber of a two-stroke engine. The flow channel at the channel end located opposite the silencer inlet leads into a first chamber where a second chamber is provided into which exhaust gas flows through a main outlet branched off the flow channel. The second chamber preferentially encloses the first chamber. The flow channel is flow-favourably moulded between the silencer inlet and the first chamber so that the exhaust gas flowing into the silencer inlet, because of its mass inertia, predominantly flows into the first chamber and, after filling the first chamber, flows back again in the direction towards the combustion chamber. The silencer allows a piston of the engine to include a piston skirt that is substantially designed closed. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241249 | PANEL FOR THE ACOUSTIC TREATMENT WITH A PROGRESSIVE THICKNESS - An aircraft nacelle includes an air inlet ( | 2012-09-27 |
20120241250 | Aerial Work Platforms and Aerial Work Platform Assemblies Comprised of Polymerized Cycloolefin Monomers - An aerial work platform assembly includes: a) a platform shaft retaining assembly; b) a mounting bracket connected to the platform shaft retaining assembly; and c) a platform connected to the mounting bracket. The platform shaft retaining assembly includes two concentric apertures for installation of a pivot shaft therein; the mounting bracket having an upper gusset member and a center gusset member that are bonded together and that include horizontal portions to which the pivot shaft is bonded; upper and lower platform pins; a valve bracket; a platform bracket; and upper platform pins that provide for pivoting on a lower platform pin and tilting down of the platform thereby. At least one of the platform shaft retaining assembly, the mounting bracket, the platform, the upper and lower platform pins, and the valve bracket are molded from at least one monomer having at least one norbornene functionality, such as polydicyclopentadiene. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241251 | Apparatus for Working on a Roof and Method of Use Thereof - An apparatus for providing a stable platform for people working on inclined surfaces such as the roofs of buildings, the apparatus has a retainer to secure the apparatus to the roof, a strap attached to the retainer, a frame attached to the strap, and a support block attached to the frame, the support block being designed to allow a user to work on inclined surfaces, particularly in a seated fashion. The strap is typically attached to the frame via a cam buckle, thus allowing the user to change the position of the apparatus. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241252 | EVACUATION SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS - The invention relates to an evacuation system, in particular for high-rise buildings, comprising at least one vertically arranged sliding profiled element ( | 2012-09-27 |
20120241253 | MODULAR SAFETY AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR USE IN LARGE GRAIN BINS AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - A safety support structure for use in grain storage bins comprising vertical and horizontal parts, which can be connected to provide a scaffold sufficient to support one or more persons. This safety support structure can be used to prevent a person from becoming trapped in the grain contained within the bin as well as to provide a stable place for a person to work within the bin. The present safety support structure can be freestanding so as not to interfere with any operations above the structure, and also have the ability to be raised off the grain bin floor in order to facilitate removal of grain from the floor with a sweep auger. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241254 | COMPRESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION LADDER AND RELATED METHODS - An accommodation ladder includes a body having opposite sides, an upper, and rear and bottom surfaces. The body is formed of a compressible material, such as dense foam material, and the upper surface of the body forms a staircase with a plurality of steps. Spaced stanchions extend upwardly from the staircase and stanchion pipes extend through the body and receive lines therethrough to secure the body to a marine structure. The spaced stanchions are adapted to accommodate a plurality of releasable safety lines therebetween. A method of facilitating access between adjacent first and second marine structures includes arranging the staircase accommodation ladder between the structures, the accommodation ladder being a fender between such structures. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241255 | MAINTENANCE PLATFORM - Maintenance platform with detachable elements to facilitate its placement at any point of the ladder inside a wind turbine tower. The platform comprises a horizontal surface ( | 2012-09-27 |
20120241256 | Curved Ladder for Tank Access - A ladder is designed for a tank having a vertically extending side wall and a top of a convex curved profile, with an access point near the top center of the convex curved top, the ladder having a pair of parallel side rails, each side rail having a straight section at one end and a curved section at the other end, the curved section extending over the top of the tank and toward the access point, with plurality of rungs extending between and secured to the side rails, with at least one rung positioned in the straight section of the side rails and at least one rung positioned in the curved section of the side rails. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241257 | FRONT BEARING GREASE APPLICATOR - A vehicle bearing grease applicator and method for applying a predetermined amount of grease to vehicle wheel bearings includes a hand-holdable bearing grease applicator having a hand-holdable body with a rigid flange disposed at one end and a resilient applicator flange secured to the hand-holdable body in spaced apart relation from the rigid flange. The resilient applicator flange defines an annular concavity facing in a direction opposite the rigid flange. Grease is packed in the annular concavity defined by the applicator flange. The hand-holdable body is held and manipulated so as to align the grease packed annular concavity with a vehicle annular wheel bearing. A force is applied on the hand-holdable body to force the annular flange with the annular concavity toward the vehicle annular wheel bearing thereby applying the grease held by the applicator flange onto the vehicle annular wheel bearing. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241258 | LUBRICANT SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING GEARBOX LUBRICATION - A lubricant supply system for a gearbox includes a lubricant flow circuit having, in fluid flow sequence: a variable-flow rate first pump; an lubricant cooler; and a gearbox. The system also includes: a first temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of lubricant circulating within the lubricant flow circuit; a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of lubricant circulating within the lubricant flow circuit; and a controller operably connected to the pressure and temperature sensors and to the first pump. The controller is operable to control flow of the pump in response to the sensed temperature and to the sensed pressure. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241259 | ELEVATOR SECURITY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a method of controlling access to floor within a building via elevator. The method includes receiving a passenger input indicating a desired destination floor a passenger seeks to travel to in an elevator, accessing a stored database containing data about which floors passengers are allowed to access via elevator when coming from the floor of the passenger input, determining if access is allowed based upon the desired destination floor and the data, and controlling operation of the elevator to deliver the passenger to the desired destination floor if access is allowed. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241260 | SUSPENSION DEVICE AND SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENT - A suspension device and a suspension arrangement for suspending a cable in an elevator hoistway are provided. The suspension device includes a mechanical fixing interface for fixing the suspension device to a supporting structure. The suspension device also includes a fixing part of the cable, which fixing part of the cable is made to be turnable in relation to the mechanical fixing interface. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241261 | SEMI-HYDRAULIC BAKE FOR BICYCLE - A semi-hydraulic brake has at least one braking cable and one connection rod; at least one pushing rod, at least one piston, at least one elastic element and at least one tube; and a set of main pistons, a set of brake pads and a disc. When the braking handlebar pulls the braking cable, the connection rod is driven to move toward the braking cable; the pushing rod is driven by the connection rod and meanwhile to push the piston and come to compress the elastic element. The braking liquid inside the hydraulic cylinder is pushed toward respective main pistons of the braking unit through the tube so that the respective main pistons move toward the disc. The respective brake pads simultaneously move toward the disc. Thereby, the braking effect over a front wheel and a rear wheel can be achieved by using a single hydraulic cylinder. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241262 | VERTICAL RETRACTABLE RAIL CLAMP - The rail clamp includes a carriage having an actuator frame mounted to its base so as to extend upwardly from the base. Springs are mounted in the actuator frame at the upper end of the carnage. An actuator is mounted between the base and the springs. A wheel is mounted on a wheel support. The wheel engages the rail. At least one suspension frame is pivotally mounted to the carriage and at an opposite end, to the wheel support. The actuator operates on the suspension frame so as to elevate the carriage. A pair of clamping levers is pivotally mounted to the base of the carriage. Brake shoes mount on the lower-most ends of the levers. The levers are pivotable so as to clamp their lower-most ends together when their upper ends are moved apart. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241263 | MOTOR DRIVEN PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR SYSTEM FOR MOWER - A parking brake actuator system for an outdoor power equipment unit, such as a riding lawn mower, comprises a reversible electric motor that drives a gear reduction assembly. The gear reduction assembly rotates an output shaft at a speed slower than the speed of rotation of the motor. The output shaft has opposite ends that are linked by a pair of actuating rods to a pair of parking brakes. As the motor is rotated in reverse rotary directions, the connecting portions of the rods that are coupled to the parking brakes are moved in opposite, straight line directions to move the parking brakes between brake disengaged and brake engaged positions. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241264 | REGENERATIVE BRAKE DEVICE AND MOTOR-ASSISTED VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - A regenerative brake device for a vehicle includes a manual brake configured to apply a brake to a wheel of the vehicle by a manual operation of a brake lever; a motor configured to be coupled to a wheel of the vehicle, the motor being driven by a power from a battery, and also alternatively acting as a regenerative brake that charges the battery with an electromotive force of the motor; a brake sensor that detects a manual brake application point at which the manual brake is actuated from an operation amount of the brake lever; and a power control unit that performs regenerative power control for charging the battery with the electromotive force of the motor based on an output signal from the brake sensor so that the regenerative brake is generated in accordance with the operation amount of the brake lever. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241265 | BRAKE-EQUIPPED WHEELCHAIR - Coupling links coupled at one end to terminal ends of the working belt and rotatably coupled at the other end to the conveyance body, the coupling links being configured to rotate when the seat cushion body rotates with a front end portion thereof acting as a pivot and both end portions of the working belt move in an up-and-down direction, and a working link mechanism provided in a manner to operate in interlock with the rotation the coupling link, the working link mechanism being configured to shift a brake member in accordance with a direction of rotation of the coupling link into a state that the brake member is separated from a rear wheel to release braking, or into such a state that the brake member is brought into contact with the rear wheel to apply braking. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241266 | SHOCK ABSORBER - A shock absorber is attached coaxially with a reciprocating rod driven by a reciprocating unit to prevent a bending moment from being applied to the reciprocating rod in absorbing an impact force. The shock absorber has a hollow rod and an outer cylindrical body mounted axially movably relatively to and outside the hollow rod. An accommodating space is formed between the hollow rod and the outer cylindrical body. The hollow rod carries an annular piston, which partitions the accommodating space into two liquid chambers. A compression spring biases the outer cylindrical body toward one end of the hollow rod. When an impact forces the outer cylindrical body toward the other end of the hollow rod, liquid flows from one of the liquid chambers to the other through a gap, so that a resistance force is applied to the annular piston. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241267 | DUST COVER STRUCTURE OF HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER - In a dust cover structure of a hydraulic shock absorber | 2012-09-27 |
20120241268 | ARRANGEMENT FOR THE VIBRATION ISOLATION OF A PAY LOAD - The disclosure relates to arrangements and methods for vibration isolation of a payload from a body. An arrangement for vibration isolation of a payload from a body having vibrations includes a sensor for measuring vibrations, and an actuator for generating a compensation force on the payload, at least on the basis of the measurement of the sensor. At least one balancing mass is arranged in the reaction path of a reaction force associated with the compensation force, and the sensor is mounted on the body. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241269 | Telescopic Handle for Hard-Sided Suitcase - A hard-sided suitcase may have a front and a back hard-sided shell that together comprise a main storage compartment. A telescopic handle may have retractable or extendable arms, corresponding fixed tubes configured to house the arms, and a curved handle. The fixed tubes and/or frame of the telescopic handle may be at least partially encased within the back hard-sided shell. The fixed tubes may be approximately flush with the exterior of the back hard-sided shell, and the interior of the back hard-sided shell may provide a smooth and continuous surface to the main storage compartment to alleviate packing around the telescopic handle during use. The curved handle may have an undulating bend, and be configured to fit into a corresponding curved surface on the top of the back hard-sided shell. The top and backmost portions of the curved handle may be approximately flush with the back hard-sided shell. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241270 | LUGGAGE BAG INCORPORATING SCALE - A bag, comprises a bottom support member and a pair of wheels secured to the bottom support member. A scale disposed on the bottom support member has an electrical output. A compartment is configured and dimensioned to hold the contents of the bag. The scale is disposed between the bottom support member and the compartment. The compartment is movably mounted with respect to the bottom support member. This causes items contained within the compartment tend to apply their weight to the scale. A readout is electrically coupled to the electrical output of the scale. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241271 | TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DAMPER - A clutch and damper assembly for a torque converter includes a clutch piston with a piston friction surface for engaging the clutch and an outer sealing diameter, and a damper. The piston friction surface is disposed radially inward of the damper and the outer sealing diameter is disposed radially outward of the damper. In an example embodiment, the clutch piston includes an inner sealing diameter disposed radially inward of the piston friction surface. In some example embodiments, the damper includes a resilient element and a drive plate. The drive plate is drivingly engaged with the resilient element and frictionally engageable with the clutch piston. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241272 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL DEVICE - A hydraulic control device controls a hydraulic pressure in an engagement side oil chamber defined on one side of a piston that configures a hydraulic clutch, and a hydraulic pressure in a back-pressure side oil chamber defined on the other side of the piston. The hydraulic control device includes a line pressure generating valve that generates a line pressure by adjusting a hydraulic pressure from an oil pump; a secondary pressure generating valve that generates a secondary pressure, which is a hydraulic pressure supplied to the back-pressure side oil chamber, by adjusting a hydraulic pressure from the line pressure generating valve so as to be lower than the line pressure; and a clutch engagement pressure generating valve that generates a clutch engagement pressure, which is a hydraulic pressure supplied to the engagement side oil chamber, by adjusting the line pressure from the line pressure generating valve. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241273 | LOCKUP DEVICE FOR TORQUE CONVERTER - The lockup device includes a piston that is coupled to a front cover, a drive plate coupled to the piston, a plurality of outer peripheral-side torsion springs to which torque is inputted from the drive plate, and a float member that is arranged on the turbine side of the outer peripheral-side torsion springs and serves to make two of the outer peripheral-side torsion springs operate in series The float member has a main body portion and an inner peripheral support portion. The main body portion covers an outer peripheral portion and a turbine-side side portion of the outer peripheral-side torsion springs. The inner peripheral support portion extends from the main body section toward an inner periphery and supported on an output side of the intermediate member. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241274 | TWO-WAY OR DOG CLUTCH AND SELECTABLE ONE-WAY CLUTCH USING TILTED OR ANGLED SPRAGS - This invention describes two types of mechanical clutches; a selectable one-way clutch and a two-way or dog clutch. Both clutches are constructed with sprags mounted on an axis that is tilted with respect to the axis of the shafts being connected by the clutches. Both engagement faces of the clutch are conical and parallel such that the clutches can be disengaged by withdrawing one of the clutch plates along the line of the shafts being connected. Sprags produce a one-way clutch. In the dog clutch, alternate sprags are mounted opposite to its neighbor, so the clutch is prevented from slipping in either direction. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241275 | WET CLUTCH - A wet clutch including a main clutch, a clutch basket, which is actively connected to a crankshaft, forming an intake part and having a plurality of discs mounted therein so as to be rotatably fixed and axially displaceable, a clutch hub which is connected to a transmission input shaft, forming an output part and having counter-discs that are layered in an alternating manner with the plurality of discs, where the counter-discs are mounted so as to be rotatably fixed and axially displaceable, and a pilot clutch, actuated by means of a lever element, where the pilot clutch is upstream from the main clutch and the pilot clutch and the main clutch are connected to each other by means of a ramp device which is provided, in the circumferential direction, with ramps that are active at least in the direction of traction of the internal combustion engine. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241276 | FREEWHEELING SYNCHRONIZER - A freewheeling synchronizer for a power transmission device includes a clutch race rotationally fixable to a component of the power transmission device, and a synchronizer hub disposed radially outwardly of the clutch race and unidirectionally rotatable relative to the clutch race. The clutch race and synchronizer hub are freewheelable relative to one another. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241277 | CLUTCH HAVING A PRE-CLUTCH AND A MAIN CLUTCH - A clutch including a pre-clutch and a main clutch, where the pre-clutch can be brought into an engaged or disengaged state by a clamping means, where the pre-clutch is connected via an effective connection to the main clutch, such that in the disengaged position and engaged position are transmitted to the main clutch, where the pre-clutch is arranged between the main clutch and a connection area for an actuating element of the clamping means, that the clamping means is effectively connected to an outer area by means of a clutch hub of the pre-clutch, that the clamping means is effectively connected in a middle area to a disc of the counter-disc of the pre-clutch, and that the clamping means has a contact area for the actuating element in an inner area. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241278 | DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FOR A TRANSMISSION HAVING TWO INPUT SHAFTS - A dual clutch arrangement for a transmission that is provided with a first input shaft and a second input shaft has a clutch housing that is connectable to a drive train in a rotationally fixed fashion. The first and second friction clutches can transmit a torque between the clutch housing and the first and the second input shafts, respectively. The first and second friction clutches are nested in the radial direction with respect to each other and actuated by a first and a second actuating unit that have pistons for pressuring clutch disk packs. The compressive force exerted by the piston of the first actuating unit and the compressive force exerted by the piston of the second actuating unit are directed in axially opposite directions with respect to each other. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241279 | LOAD COUPLING FOR POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS - A load coupling for transmitting a torque load between a first shaft and a second shaft is disclosed. The load coupling may generally include a first shaft segment configured to be fixedly attached to the first shaft and a second shaft segment configured to be fixedly attached to the second shaft. The second shaft segment may be frictionally fit within the first shaft segment such that a frictional interface is defined between the first and second shaft segments. Additionally, the frictional interface may be configured such that the first and second shaft segments rotationally disengage when the torque load exceeds a torque threshold and rotationally reengage when the torque load is reduced to or below the torque threshold. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241280 | MULTI-DISC FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM - A multi-disc frictional engagement mechanism includes a plurality of driven plates and drive plates, a hydraulic piston, a spring which comes into contact with a pressure receiving portion of the hydraulic piston, an oil chamber which causes a hydraulic pressure to act on the pressure receiving portion, and a lock mechanism which restricts a movement of the hydraulic piston in a coupling direction toward the driven plates and the drive plates in a state where the hydraulic pressure is supplied to the oil chamber, the spring is compressed by the pressure receiving portion and the driven plates and the drive plates are not coupled. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241281 | HYDROSTATIC CLUTCH ACTUATOR - The invention relates to a hydrostatic actuator, having a master cylinder including a housing and a piston, which is axially mountable in the housing and which pressurizes a pressure chamber filled with pressure medium, a planetary rolling-contact gear system that converts a rotary drive into an axial motion and that has a sleeve, a gear-driven spindle, and planetary rolling elements that roll therebetween, and an electric motor that drives the planetary rolling-contact gear system and that has a stator rigidly connected to a housing and a rotor that can be rotated relative to the stator. In order to optimize the installation space, the pressure chamber is annular and the planetary rolling-contact gear system is arranged radially within the pressure chamber. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241282 | AUTOMATIC DEALING MACHINE AND AUTOMATIC DEALING SYSTEM - An automatic dealing machine comprises a casing configured for storing a chip handling unit for handling chips, and a banknote handling unit for handling banknotes. The chip handling unit includes a chip insertion port through which chips are received from the exterior of the casing, a chip determination portion for determining the kind of each chip, and a chip calculation portion for calculating the number of the chips, of each kind, as determined by the chip determination portion and the total amount of money. A control unit controls the operation of the dealing machine, such that banknotes of an amount of money corresponding to the total amount of the chips calculated by the chip calculation portion are disbursed into the banknote disbursement port when the chips are inserted through the chip insertion port. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241283 | MONEY HANDLING APPARATUS - A money handling apparatus includes: a storage unit; a recognition unit; a dispensing unit; and a control unit configured to allow dispensing of money which is fed from the storage unit and is recognized in a dispensing process. The control unit allows dispensing of at least the money rejected in the dispensing process to the dispensing unit, and then goes into standby for a counting process to count the money dispensed to the dispensing unit. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241284 | Plasma Sterilization and Cleaning Treatment Device for Escalator, and Escalator Using the Same - Sterilization and cleaning of an escalator hand rail are performed. A sterilization and cleaning device including a hand rail; a plasma source for irradiating the hand rails with ions or radicals or UV light; an enclosure for housing the plasma source; a power source for generating plasma; a fan for generating relatively negative pressure in the enclosure; filter units for removing removed bacteria, viruses, and organic matters such as hand marks; and filter plates located backward and forward of a moving direction of the hand rail in the enclosure along the hand rail is provided. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241285 | MAILING MACHINE HAVING OPTICAL SENSORS WITH IMPROVED IMMUNITY TO AMBIENT - Circuitry to control reflective optical sensors is provided that reduces false detections due to ambient light without compromising the performance of the optical sensors to detect dark materials. A reflective optical sensor includes an emitter LED and photo-detector arranged to receive light from the LED that is reflected by an object being detected. A first input of a comparator is coupled to the output of the photo-detector. A second input of the comparator is coupled to the output of the photo-detector through a filtering circuit. The filtering circuit operates to filter the detector's output and adaptively adjust the trigger threshold of the comparator, thereby enabling the photo-detector to be sensitive enough to detect dark mail pieces, i.e., those mail pieces that are minimally reflective, while being immune to repeated false triggers due to excessive ambient light. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241286 | TURNING MECHANISM FOR POLARIZED ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - A turning mechanism includes a disc-shaped rotatable carriage comprising receptacles spaced around an edge, each receptacle being adapted to receive one of polarized electronic component and including an air channel; a turn channel projecting out of the edge of the carriage, the turn channel being arc and comprising an inlet communicating with one receptacle and including a first sensor, and an outlet communicating with another receptacle and including a second sensor; an auxiliary air passageway proximate to the first sensor and projecting inward out of the turn channel, the auxiliary air passageway communicating with the turn channel and comprising an air outlet; and a polarity detector disposed externally of the carriage and being proximate to the inlet, the polarity detector being adapted to detect polarity of the polarized electronic component proximate thereto. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241287 | SINGULATOR FOR SORTING RANDOM ITEMS - A singulator for sorting a single item from a supply of such items stored randomly in bulk is provided, including at least one primary vertically reciprocating elevator defining a platform reciprocating between first lower position in which the platform receives and holds an initially limited number of the items delivered from bulk storage, and a first upper position in which the items are delivered to at least one secondary elevator. Each secondary elevator has a second platform and reciprocates between a second lower position in which the second platform receives a further limited number of the items and a second upper position in which the items are delivered to a desired location. The platforms are constructed and arranged for orienting the items in a desired orientation at the desired location. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241288 | Bulk Material Conveyor Belt Scraper Having a Dust Skirt and Method of Using the Same - An improved bulk material conveyor belt scraper comprises a skirt that shields mounting surfaces from the bulk material dust. By shielding the mounting surfaces from bulk material dust, such dust does not interfere with the replacement of the scraper blade. The belt scraper also comprises an improved securing mechanism for attaching belt scrapers to belt scraper mounts. The improved securing mechanism comprises pegs that have an elongate transverse cross-section that more evenly distributes bearing loads between the belt scrapers and their respective mounts. This eliminates local yielding that can cause belt scrapers to become loose over time. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241289 | LUBRICANT FOR CONVEYING CONTAINERS - The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a lubricant composition comprising a water-miscible silicone material having a silicone emulsion wherein the silicone emulsion contains less than 500 ppm of a triethanolamine salts of alkyl benzene sulfonic acid compounds. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241290 | PORTABLE LOW PROFILE DRIVE-OVER TRUCK DUMP CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A portable truck dump comprises a conveyor system mounted on an elongate frame to transport material from a first end of the frame to a second, opposite end of the frame. A grate is positioned over the conveyor system and is supported by first and second sides of the frame. A ramp extends generally perpendicular to the frame on each side of the frame next to the grate to provide a drive-over access for a material transport vehicle to deposit its load over the grate and onto the conveyor system and a portion of each ramp. A first end of each ramp immediately adjacent to the frame is pivotally connected to the frame to allow the ramp to be articulated towards the grate to move excess material off of the ramp and into the grate. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241291 | Chain Conveyor System - The invention provides a chain conveyor system capable of avoiding damages and vibration noise by securely attracting and retaining metallic magnetic articles in inclined conveyor lines or slippery wet conveyor lines and of providing ready transfer or relay of the articles to other conveyors or equipment also in a conveyor terminal carry-out area. The chain conveyor system comprises a conveyor chain having article-attracting magnet pieces for attracting and retaining articles on loading surfaces thereof and an article-separating means that is disposed coaxially with a sprocket wrapped by and engaging with the conveyor chain and has article-separating magnet pieces that cut the attraction of the article-attracting magnet pieces with the articles on an outer circumferential parts of a free roller. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241292 | BELT CONVEYOR WITH SNAGLESS RETRACTABLE FLIGHTS - A belt conveyor having snagless retractable flights. The flights rotate from a retracted position generally parallel to a top conveying surface on the conveyor belt to an extended position standing up and away from the top surface. In one version of the flight, a distal edge of the flight is bent downward into a cavity in the top surface of the belt when the flight is retracted. In another version, rollers at the distal end of the flight extend upstream of the distal edge of the flight. The flight rollers are rotated when the flight is retraced to lift and propel conveyed articles over the edges of the flight. Thus, both flights avoid snagging articles with discontinuous bottoms. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241293 | TAIL DRIVE ASSEMBLY - An assembly for replacing the top sigma sections in a tail drive of an armored face conveyor is described. The assembly joins the sigmas to the top deck in a single unit, providing more robust mounting support. The assembly may also include one or more mounting pins, as well as one or more access doors. The assembly requires no welding to the tail drive. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241294 | Retaining Device for Thin, Planar Substrates - A retaining device for printed circuit boards is of a frame-like form, with transporting carriages arranged on the outer longitudinal sides and intended for transporting the retaining device, a retaining frame of the retaining device for the substrates being arranged between the transporting carriages. The retaining frame is mounted height-adjustably on the transporting carriages and so a substrate restrained in it can be lowered or raised during the treatment. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241295 | KEY BUTTON MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME - A key button mechanism includes a retaining board, a sliding board, a key button and a stopping member. The sliding board is slidably mounted to the retaining board. The sliding board is capable of sliding between a first configuration and a second configuration. The key button is fixed to the sliding board so the key button can be slid relative to the retaining board. The stopping member is located between the retaining board and the sliding board. The stopping member, which can be overcome with fingernail pressure, holds the sliding board in either the first configuration or the second configuration. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241296 | Modular MOC Driver And Interlock Assembly For Circuit Breaker - A MOC operator structure for a vacuum circuit breaker includes a cam coupled to an operating shaft of the circuit breaker, a follower in engagement with the cam, a first lever coupled with the follower, free-floating spring structure associated with the first lever, a second lever, a linkage structure coupled with the second lever and constructed and arranged to be associated with a breaker-panel interface for moving auxiliary switches, and movable cable structure operatively coupled between the first and second levers. The first lever and spring structure are configured such that when the contacts are closed, movement of the cam via the operating shaft drives the first lever to a maximum position compressing the spring structure, prior to any movement of the cable structure, and wherein force of the spring structure moves the cable structure and thus the second lever, causing movement of the linkage structure. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241297 | System and Method for Keypad Light Guide Optical Features and Coatings - Systems and methods are provided for a keypad assembly with optical features and coatings. In one exemplary embodiment, the keypad assembly for a portable electronic device includes a keypad including a plurality of keys and a light guide for transmitting light from at least one light source. The light guide includes at least one light source feature and at least one light guide feature, and the at least one light guide feature and the at least one light source feature have applied thereto a highly-reflective coating. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241298 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR APPLYING A FINISH TO A KEYPAD - A keypad assembly, and an associated method, is constructed in a manner to permit application of a finish, such as a decoration or painting, to any desired portion of the keys of the assembly, including at interstitial portions between adjacent keys. The keypad assembly includes a carrier membrane upon which keys forming a keypad array and key membrane pieces are supported. The carrier membrane is wrapped about a cylindrical fixture to position all portions of the keys in orientations to permit application of the finish thereto. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241299 | KEY ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A CONNECTED KEYCAP - The present application provides a key assembly for use in an electronic device. The key assembly comprises a plurality of dome switches and one or more single-piece keycaps. Each keycap has a plurality of key portions separated by deforming portions. The key assembly further comprises a plurality of actuators for activating the dome switches. Each actuator has a stem portion and an enlarged rigid blocking portion. The key assembly also comprises one or more rigid blocking members disposed between the blocking portion of the actuators and the keycaps and in close proximity to the blocking portion of the actuators. The blocking members form a barrier to limit a rotational movement of the actuators away from the dome switches. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241300 | Selector Switch Assembly For Load Tap Changer - A selector switch assembly for a load tap changer includes a bevel gear coupled with a motor drive shaft. A shaft assembly is coupled with the bevel gear and a switch is provided for each phase. Each switch includes a helical gear fixed to the shaft assembly, a Geneva pinion gear engaged with the helical gear, a first Geneva gear wheel mounted on a first shaft moved by a first follower of the pinion gear, a first contact arm associated with the first Geneva gear wheel to rotate therewith, a second Geneva gear wheel mounted on a second shaft and moved by a second follower of the pinion gear, and a second contact arm associated with the second Geneva gear wheel so as to rotate therewith. The contact arms include contacts that engage fixed contacts that define tap positions of the load tap changer. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241301 | SWITCH - A switch includes a switch knob, a housing, a push pin, and a rubber contact. The switch knob is supported on the housing in a movable manner by pushed. The push pin is pressed in accordance with a push of the switch knob. The rubber contact elastically deforms when the push pin is pressed. A conductive part of the rubber contact is contacted so as to conductively connect a circuit. The circuit is formed by conductors which are a plurality of wire rods provided in parallel. Ends of the wire rods are protruded in a connector opening provided in the housing as male tabs. | 2012-09-27 |
20120241302 | PUSH-ON SWITCH - A push-on switch includes a first contact plate, second contact plate, spacer, movable contact, and lid. The first plate has a projection at its center and a first terminal at its end. The second plate faces a face of the first contact plate protruding the projection and has an opening at its center and a second terminal at its end. The spacer is interposed between the first second plates for bonding them together. The movable contact is dome-shaped and has a protrusion protruding downward and touches a top face of the second plate. The protrusion faces the projection of the first plate via the opening with a given space therebetween. The lid holds the movable contact and is mounted on the top face of the second plate. A push onto the movable contact reverses the movable contact downward, which allows the protrusion to touch the projection. | 2012-09-27 |