39th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110233877 | Fastening Flange in a Power Tool - A fastening flange in a power tool for accommodating a tool is provided with a noncircular cross-sectional geometry which has points which rise radially and which are designed in the shape of a circle segment. A connecting line between the centers of adjacent points which are in the shape of a circle segment intersects the outer contour, wherein a tangent to the point at the transition to the connecting contour section encloses an angle with the connecting line. An associated power tool assembly is also disclosed. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233878 | Hand-held power tool - In a hand-held power tool having a tool holder equipped with a multisided internal socket for connecting to a first insert bit and with a multisided external socket for connecting to a second insert bit, the tool holder being associated with a locking device for locking the first insert bit in the multisided internal socket, the locking device has an actuating element that it is possible to slide from a locking position into an unlocking position in an axial direction oriented away from the first insert tool in order to unlock the first insert tool. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233879 | CARRIER DEVICE FOR MACHINE TOOLS - A machine tool having a carrier device for workpieces or tools or tool spindles. A console supports the carrier and can be pivoted about a first axis (X) from the horizontal into the vertical position and beyond. The console is pivotably housed on carriages guided in the machine body. The carrier for a workpiece, a tool, or a tool spindle is arranged on the console, and a drive device is provided for the synchronous displacement of the carriages on guide rails fixed on the machine tool. The console is hinged via two crank-like arms to the stationary machine body in addition to being supported on both carriages to form a kniematic coupling. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233880 | ACTIVE GEOMETRY CONTROL SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND ACTUATING DEVICE DRIVING THE SAME - An actuating device for an active control suspension system which is provided at both ends of a sub-frame of a vehicle body and connected to one end of an assist link having the other end mounted at a knuckle and which changes a position of a mounting point of the assist link at the vehicle body, may include a member bracket fixedly mounted at each end of the sub-frame, provided with openings formed at both sides and an upper surface thereof, and formed of a pair of slide grooves having arc shape at the both ends thereof to slidably receive a pair of slide plates therein; an actuator connected to both slide plates through a pin-bolt unit; and a cam-bolt unit assembling a bush of the assist link with both slide plates and setting an initial position of the mounting point of the assist link at the vehicle body. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233881 | Method and System for Operating a Motor Vehicle - A method and system for operating a motor vehicle is described. In one example, spring rates for suspension springs and damping rates for shock absorbers are adjusted in response to vertical acceleration, longitudinal angular acceleration, and lateral angular acceleration of a vehicle body in the absence of accelerometers. The system and method may improve vehicle driving dynamics and lower system cost as compared to other systems. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233882 | SERVICE CART - A service cart adapted to be moved along an aisle is provided, the service cart comprising a body defining an upper portion, a lower portion and two opposed lateral portions respectively disposed between the upper and the bottom portions, the portions being interconnected with intervening curved portions to form a continuous wall thereof and at least one longitudinal opening; wheels attached to a lower portion of the body for supporting the body; and a closing device for substantially closing the longitudinal opening. A method of manufacturing a service cart and a service cart kit are also provided. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233883 | SULKY - The present invention pertains to a sulky for horse-drawn harness racing including a frame, a seat, and a pair of wheels. The frame comprises an arch, a fork assembly secured to each end of the arch, a pair of spaced-apart rails extending forwardly from the arch in a direction of travel, and a stirrup secured to each rail. Each fork assembly comprises a pair of spaced-apart legs and an axle. Each wheel is positioned between a respective pair of legs and rotatably secured to the axle. The frame may also include a support strut extending between a respective fork assembly and rail to provide additional strength to the frame. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233884 | BUBBLE-GENERATING SCOOTER FOR CHILDREDN - This utility model relates to a bubble-generating scooter for children, comprising: a footrest assembly, a handle assembly and wheels, and further comprising a bubble-generating device mounted on the scooter. Connecting posts are provided to the housing of the bubble-generating device. The bubble-generating device is connected to the footrest carrier through the connecting posts and self-tapping screws. The bubble-generating scooter for children of this utility model can generate bubbles continuously when a child rides the scooter, thereby adding fun to the riding of this scooter. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233885 | LEAN-STEERING STABILIZATION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE HAVING A LEANING PART AND A NON-LEANING PART - A lean-steering stabilization device includes: a first hollow member; a second hollow member; a shaft extending into the first and second hollow members and secured to the second hollow member; a cam mechanism including a cam and a cam follower, the cam being provided on the second hollow member, the cam follower being provided on the first hollow member, the cam engaging the cam follower such that rotation of the cam relative to the cam follower about an axis results in movement of the cam relative to the cam follower along the axis; and a biasing member biased against the first hollow member and the shaft. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233886 | Vehicle steering device - In a vehicle steering device, extendable portions whose elastic properties corresponding to a force acting in a compressing direction and whose elastic properties corresponding to a force acting in a stretching direction are asymmetrical are disposed in a symmetric fashion at intermediate sections of tie rods. Thus, an effective steering gear ratio with respect to leftward and rightward steering can be properly changed in accordance with a vehicle speed by using a simple configuration that does not use a complex mechanism having a motor. In this case, a steering gear ratio can be mainly changed for one of the wheels, while a linear lateral force corresponding to steering can be generated at the other wheel. Moreover, since the steering gear ratio can be changed mechanically without performing motor control, the occurrence of control delay can be prevented, thereby reliably preventing deterioration of the driver's operational feel. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233887 | ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCK - An article dump truck has a front tractor unit connected to an associated rear trailer unit with a tipping container by an articulated coupling. The articulated coupling is operable to allow the front tractor unit and rear trailer unit to pivot about a vertical pivot axis, rams being provided to turn the front tractor unit and rear trailer unit about the pivot to steer the dump truck. The articulated coupling also allows the front tracter unit and rear trailer unit to rotate relative to each other about a longitudinal axis of the dump truck. In addition, the front tractor unit has a front chassis mounted on a pair of wheels by an independent suspension system. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233888 | TRANSVERSE LINK FOR A WHEEL SUSPENSION - A transverse link for a wheel suspension, which can be connected to a suspension point of a car body or of a chassis and a holding point of a wheel mount. The transverse link has a connecting rod on the wheel mount side and a connecting rod on the vehicle side, which are connected to one another in a rotating manner. The connecting rod on the vehicle side can be fastened on the suspension point of the auto body or of the chassis and the connecting rod on the wheel mount side can be fastened to the holding point of the wheel mount. Such a transverse link can be used both on the front and rear axles. The plurality of variable parameters permits fine coordination with regard to kinematic travel properties. Also, a low number of additional components are required. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233889 | Retractable running board/box side step - A running board assembly is provided for a motor vehicle having a passenger cab and a box. The running board assembly includes a housing assembly, a gear assembly disposed within the housing assembly, a running board operably coupled to the gear assembly and movable relative to the housing assembly between a stowed position tucked underneath the motor vehicle, a cab entry position generally outwardly from the motor vehicle to support a user entering or exiting the passenger cab, and a box side step disposed generally outwardly from the motor vehicle and rearward of the cab entry position to provide a user with side access to the box, and a motor operably coupled to the gear assembly for driving the gear assembly in opposing first and second directions to move the running board between the stowed position, the cab entry position, and the box side step position. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233890 | Wheelchair bag transporting mechanism - A storage apparatus ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110233891 | DEVICE OF HUMAN CONVEYANCE - A device for human conveyance includes front and rear wheels. The rear wheel interfaces to a sprocket/gear through a ratchet drive system allowing forward rotation of the rear wheel responsive to forward rotation of the sprocket/gear and allows free backward rotation of the sprocket/gear. The front and rear wheels are rotatably interfaced to a frame that keeps the front wheel at a constant distance from the rear wheel. A front end of an arc-shaped spring is affixed to the frame and a rear end of the arc-shaped spring has sprocket/gear teeth that are interfaced to the sprocket/gear whereas depression of the arc-shaped spring pushes the rear-end of the arc-shaped spring in a rearward direction with respect to the rear wheel and the sprocket/gear teeth turns the sprocket/gear in a forward rotational direction. A resilient member is disposed between the arc-shaped spring and the frame to absorb shock. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233892 | Bicycle Rear Suspension - A bicycle frame includes substantially rigid front and rear triangles that are pivotally connected to one another by a pair of pivoting linkages. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233893 | REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR BICYCLES - A rear suspension system for bicycles, such as freeride, downhill and trail-style mountain bikes. The suspension system includes a rear suspension for coupling the rear wheel of the bicycle to the bicycle frame, a rear shock absorber disposed entirely in front of the seat tube of the frame and a linkage for operatively coupling the rear suspension to the rear shock absorber. The linkage intersects the longitudinal axis of the seat tube for transmitting rear suspension forces around the seat tube to the rear shock absorber. The seat tube is preferably continuous and is disposed so that the bicycle seat is adjustable over a full range of seat positions. Additionally, the seat tube and rear suspension system are configured so that the rear wheel and rear suspension will not contact the seat tube, seat, or bicycle rider even when the rear suspension system is in a fully compressed, forward position. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233894 | WHEEL GUARD - A wheel guard insert for use in reducing the axial gap between a wheel and its associated support structure. Generally, the wheel guard comprises a base portion attachable to the support structure between the support structure and the wheel and one or a pair of protrusions extending between the base portion and a contoured surface that substantially matches an axial face contour of the wheel. The base portion and the protrusion may be integrally formed from a plastic material, rubber, or sheet metal. The base portion may also be contoured so that it follows a surface of the support structure. Preferably, the contoured surface is located within 5 mm of the axial face. The base portion may be attached to the support structure with fasteners that engage apertures formed through the base portion that are sized and configured to receive the fastener. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233895 | Connection Arrangement for a Trailer Vehicle and Trailer Vehicle - The invention relates to a connection arrangement for a trailer vehicle and to a trailer vehicle. The connection arrangement ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110233896 | TRAILER REVERSAL SELF-CORRECTING ASSEMBLY - A trailer reversal self-correcting assembly adapted to be disposed between the tow bar of a vehicle and the tow member of a trailer, the assembly comprising a tow arm pivotally connected to the tow bar at its first end and to the tow member at its second end, a first extension mount extending laterally from the tow bar, and a second extension mount extending laterally from the tow member, a first correcting linkage device having at least a first linkage member connected between the first extension mount and the second extension mount. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233897 | SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER CONNECTION - The present application is directed to a system and related methods for connecting a vehicle with a trailer. The system includes, but is not limited to, embodiments featuring (a) a docking assembly for securing to the vehicle, the docking assembly being pivotable; and (b) a coupler assembly comprising a first part operationally configured to secure to a trailer, and a second part operationally configured for releasable securement to the docking assembly. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233898 | MECHANICAL CONNECTION DEVICE BETWEEN A MOTORIZED VEHICLE AND WORKING EQUIPMENT - The present disclosure relates to a mechanical connection device between a motorized vehicle and working equipment. According to the present disclosure, the device includes a rigid plate mounted by means of axles in the tow rings of the vehicle and bearing adjustable skids that are applied against a transverse surface of the vehicle, such as to abutt the connection device to the vehicle, thereby securing the same. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233899 | Coupler Assembly with Guided Ball Clamp - A coupler assembly for coupling a trailer to a towing vehicle hitch ball is provided. The assembly includes a housing with a coupler socket adapted to receive a hitch ball. A ball clamp is disposed within the interior of the coupler housing and is movable toward and away from the coupler socket. The ball clamp has a clamping portion that retains the hitch ball within the coupler socket with the ball clamp positioned toward the coupler socket in a hitch ball retention position. A guide ramp is disposed within the coupler housing rearward of the coupler socket. The guide ramp projects toward the ball clamp and slopes upward and forward toward the coupler socket. A lateral guide member is disposed on the ball clamp rearward of the guide ramp. The lateral guide member cooperates with the guide ramp surface to limit forward movement of the ball clamp into the coupler socket. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233900 | CAMBER ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SNOW-RIDING DEVICES - The system comprises a first elongate blade and a second elongate blade. The second elongate blade is substantially in superposition with reference to the first blade. The first and the second blades are affixed together at one end. The system includes a user-actuated mechanism is connected at least to the second blade. The mechanism is selectively operable by a user of the snow-riding device to longitudinally reposition at least a portion of the second blade with reference to the first blade. This longitudinal repositioning modifies the efficient length ratio between the two blades and thereby the camber of the system. The system is self-contained and once integrated to the snow-riding device, the system permits a selective camber adjustment of at least a portion of the snow-riding device upon modifying the camber of the system. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233901 | SNOWBOARD - A snowboard which incorporates a rocker element instead of a camber. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233902 | Foldable Baby Carriage - Provided is a foldable baby carriage having a simultaneous brake mechanism enabling the baby carriage to stand upright by itself in a folded state. A simultaneous brake mechanism includes: right and left wheel restricting members capable of switching between a brake position where the right and left wheel restricting members contact the right and left wheels and a released position where the right and left wheel restricting members are separated from the right and left wheels; and a coupling mechanism placed between the right and left wheel restricting members, for simultaneously switching the positions of the right and left wheel restricting members. The coupling mechanism has a contact portion which is separated upward from a ground surface G of the right and left wheels in a deployed state of the baby carriage, and which contacts, together with the right and left wheels, the ground surface G of the right and left wheels in a folded state of the baby carriage to make the baby carriage stand upright by itself. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233903 | EASY LOCK AND RELEASE MECHANISM FOR A SAFETY SEAT RETAINING ON A STROLLER FRAME AND A BASE - An easy lock and release mechanism for a safety seat retaining on a stroller frame and a base, comprising a base, a stroller frame, a safety seat, and a release mechanism. The base has two transversal bars for detachably connecting with the safety seat. The stroller frame has two sides, two spring-loaded latches and a front confinement. The front confinement is stretched between the two sides of the stroller frame. The spring-loaded latch is projectively and retractively mounted at the front confinement for detachably connecting with the safety seat. The safety seat has a front end, a rear end, two anchoring slots, two latching elements and two positioning protrusions, the two positioning protrusions protruded downwardly for resting within the positioning indent and each formed with an orifice for engaging with the spring-loaded latch thereby retaining the safety seat on the stroller frame. The two anchoring slots is capable of anchoring on the two transversal bars and locked by the two latching elements. The release mechanism has a release actuator, two pushing elements and two flexible lengths; wherein the pushing element is driven by the release actuator for pushing the spring-loaded latch away from the orifice thereby releasing the safety seat from the stroller frame. The two flexible lengths each having one end connected with the release actuator and another end for connected with the two latching elements for unlocking the two transversal bars from the two anchoring slots. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233904 | PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOOR FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - The present invention relates to an airbag door for instrument panel and its manufacturing method. A passenger side airbag (PAB) door for instrument panel includes a substrate with airbag opening, skin layer and foam layer, a PAB door reinforcement board which covers the airbag opening is connected to the instrument panel substrate. This PAB door reinforcement board is a cellulosic composite material board which is soaked by thermoplastic plastic or thermoplastic elastomer, formed through thermoforming. In present invention, the turnover and movable portion of the airbag door is lighten greatly. The airbag door with the light composite material can prevent the windshields from being broken effectively when the airbag deploys sufficiently and impacts against the windshields. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233905 | STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A steering wheel assembly for a motor vehicle comprising a steering wheel that can be mounted rotatably about a steering axle on a motor vehicle is provided. The steering wheel assembly comprises an airbag module disposed in a pre-determinable use position on the steering wheel, and an adjusting device disposed on the steering wheel assembly. Said adjusting device is adapted and provided for adjusting the spatial position of the airbag module relative to the steering wheel for the purposes of compensating for tolerances perpendicular to the steering axle. In the process, the adjusting device comprises adjusting means for generating an adjusting force that has at least one force component along the adjusting direction of the airbag module and also a guide device for guiding the airbag module along the adjustment direction thereof. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233906 | AIRBAG JACKET ACTIVATING SYSTEM - A human body communications transmitter is provided to a vehicle body, for transmitting an activation signal by using the human body of a rider as a transmission path on the basis of an instruction from an on-vehicle ECU. A human body communications receiver is provided to an airbag jacket for receiving the activation signal which is transmitted by using the human body of the rider as the transmission path. The in-jacket ECU inflates and thus deploys the airbag jacket upon receipt of the activation signal for the airbag jacket through either human body communications or radio communications. The human body communications transmitter is connected to a right handlebar portion electrode, a left handlebar portion electrode, a seat portion electrode, a right footrest portion electrode and a left footrest portion electrode. The human body communications receiver is connected to an in-jacket electrode adjacent to the human body. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233907 | HOUSING FOR AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT - A housing for an electrical circuit, in particular for a sensor, pins projecting from the housing for the electrical contacting of the circuit, additional pins being provided which are not connected electrically to the circuit but instead are used as mechanical arrangement for fastening the housing to a printed circuit board in particular. The present invention further relates to a housing having an electrical circuit, in particular a sensor, pins projecting from the housing for the electrical contacting of the circuit, at least two pins being connected to one another mechanically via a connecting piece. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233908 | GAS GENERATING DEVICE - A gas generating device includes a housing and a squib. The housing includes a housing body which accommodates a gas generating agent, a holder which holds a squib, and a connector which connects the housing and the holder to each other. A housing body is connected to the holder so that an annular contact portion is pressed toward the holder. The holder includes a holder body and a resinous molding portion which is interposed between the holder body and the squib. The resinous molding portion includes a flange portion with which the annular contact portion comes into contact. The holder body includes a support portion capable of supporting the flange portion when the housing body and the holder are connected to each other by the connector. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233909 | Tractor - A tractor includes a ROPS frame having right and left leg portions connected to either a transmission case or rear axle cases, a front frame connected to a portion of the transmission case forwardly of the ROPS frame and extending in the right/left direction, a right attaching frame connected to and between the right leg portion of the ROPS frame and a right side portion of the front frame and extending in the fore/aft direction, a left attaching frame connected to and between the left leg portion of the ROPS frame and a left side portion of the front frame and extending in the fore/aft direction, and right and left fenders. The right fender is attached to the right attaching frame and the left fender is attached to the left attaching frame. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233910 | SKID WHEEL ACCESSORY FOR A RECEIVER HITCH - The skid wheel accessory for a receiver hitch is removably installed in the receiver hitch receptacle of a vehicle to protect the hitch receptacle and other low and rearward vehicle components from damage when the vehicle negotiates a rising ramp or similar slope change from a level surface. The skid wheel accessory includes a heavy hollow steel tube or solid bar that fits closely within the conventional receiver hitch receptacle of the vehicle. The forward portion of the bar or tube has a lateral passage therethrough, for accepting a hitch pin to secure the accessory in the hitch receptacle. An axle extends across the rearward end of the bar or tube, having at least one (preferably two) solid steel wheel(s) thereon. The wheels contact the underlying surface before other components of the vehicle when negotiating a ramp or slope, thus sparing the hitch receptacle and other vehicle components from damage. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233911 | Supplemental Automotive Restraint For Pregnant Women - A Supplemental Automotive Restraint System for Pregnant Women has a protective shell structure with integral “Pelvic Yoke and Crotch Post”, “Breast Plate”, structural “Abdominal Bridge/Shell” over the abdomen between the “Pelvic Yoke” and the “Breast Plate”, “Shoulder Belt Retainer”, and appropriate padding and fill material, all of which work in conjunction with the standard automotive Type II lap and shoulder belt restraint system as required to be installed in all new passenger cars manufactured for sale in the United States by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 (FMVSS 208). The purpose of the “Supplemental Automotive Restraint System for Pregnant Women” is to reduce the likelihood of injury to a pregnant mother and her unborn child during maneuvering, crash, or other non-impact event of a motor vehicle while the mother is driving or riding in the vehicle. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233912 | Portfolio - A portfolio including a first cover to carry a product, and a second cover coupled to the first cover. The portfolio also may include one or more novel arrangements of features to protect the product if the portfolio is dropped, render the portfolio suitable for use by right-handed and left-handed users alike, facilitate releasable fastening of the product to the portfolio, and/or protect the product in a closed position of the portfolio. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233913 | Spiral bound notebook with removable sheets - A spiral bound notebook includes a plurality of sheets of paper each having a plurality of equally spaced holes adjacent one side, each hole having a slit with one open end extending to the edge of one side of the sheet of paper; and a binding mechanism comprising a plurality of flexible C-shaped rings connected together. A removed sheet of paper can be intact without damage. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233914 | Spiral bound notebook with removable sheets - A spiral bound notebook includes a plurality of sheets of paper each having a plurality of equally spaced holes adjacent one side, each hole having a slit with one open end extending to the edge of one side of the sheet of paper; and a binding mechanism having a plurality of flexible C-shaped rings connected together, each C-shaped ring including a recess on an intermediate portion prior to binding the sheets of paper. A removed sheet of paper can be intact without damage. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233915 | Multi-purpose elastic bookmark with pocket - Disclosed is a combination pocket and bookmark comprising a length of elastic material folded on one end and stitched to create an open top pocket on a length of a facing side of the elastic material, the second end of the elastic material attached to the back side of a bottom end of the pocket to create a loop, one end of a length of flexible ribbon attached to the elastic material a distance along the loop away from the pocket, the loop snugly wrapping around a book cover of a book, the pocket parallel to a spine of the book, the ribbon sufficient in length to be used as a bookmark. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233916 | BOOKS AS ART - The invention relates to a book that can be displayed on a vertical surface like art work, a fastening mechanism for keeping the front and back covers of a book closed while the book is displayed vertically, a kit for use with a book that enables the book to be displayed on a vertical surface with a fastening mechanism, a method for displaying a book on a vertical surface, and a process for manufacturing a book that provides the same functionality. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233917 | System For Mass Distribution Of Business Cards - A system for distributing business cards including a sheet having a header portion, a body portion, and a tracking code printed thereon, a mailing sleeve having an open end and a closed end and being sized to accommodate the sheet in a folded configuration, and a separable retention pouch formed from the closed end of the mailing sleeve is provided. The body portion of the sheet is divided into at least two business cards, each being separably attached along perforated lines. The header portion of the sheet is sized and/or shaped different from the at least two business cards. Each of the at least two business cards is further divided to include a tab portion, separably attached along perforated lines. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233918 | TIME INTEGRATED INTEGRAL IMAGE DEVICE - An optical device ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110233919 | COMBINATION SHIPPING SLIP/ADDRESS LABEL - The present invention relates to a shipping label that includes: a protective layer having at least a portion that is transparent; an adhesive layer connected to a side of the protective layer; and a sheet connected to the protective layer via the adhesive layer. The sheet includes a removable outer marginal portion. The protective layer has a corresponding outer marginal portion free of the sheet, after the outer marginal portion of the sheet is removed, for attaching the label to the package. The sheet includes a first inner portion containing shipping slip information arranged on a first side of the sheet to face the package. The sheet includes a second inner portion containing shipping address information arranged on the first side of the sheet. The second inner portion can be reversed front-to-back so that the shipping address information faces away from the package for displaying the shipping address information thereby. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233920 | MULTI-LAYERED LABEL FOR A LETTER OR PACKAGE - A label includes a first section and a second section that is attached to the first section. The first section includes a panel. The panel includes one or more sides that are detachable from the first section. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233921 | CONDUIT STRUCTURE FOR A HOT WATER TAP, AS WELL AS SUCH TAP - A conduit structure provided with a rotation coupling comprises a first hose part ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110233922 | IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR PNEUMATIC COUPLERS - A coupler and plug system for air line uses which identifies properly mating components by the colors of the components. The coupler of the system includes a sleeve which is made in a chosen color. The plug of the system is made in the same color as the sleeve of the coupler. The plug and coupler sleeve may be anodized aluminum dyed in the same color. By choosing a plug which is of a matching color to the sleeve of a coupler, the user will choose a plug which properly mates with the coupler. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233923 | CONNECTED STRUCTURE OF VACUUM DOUBLE PIPE, VACUUM DOUBLE PIPE, AND JOINT OF VACUUM DOUBLE PIPE - This invention provides a connected structure of vacuum double pipes. The connected structure comprises a plurality of vacuum double pipes and a joint configured to connect the plurality of vacuum double pipes. The vacuum passage is open at both end in an extension direction of the inner pipe and sealed between the both ends. The joint includes an inner pipe joint unit having inner pipe connectors and an outer pipe joint unit having outer pipe connectors. The evacuation passage is sealed between the outer pipe connectors that connect the vacuum passages of the outer pipes. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233924 | ENTRY BOOT - An entry boot that provides a fluid-tight seal between a pipe and a sump wall, wherein some of the components of the entry boot are detachable. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233925 | THREADED JOINT WITH ELASTOMERIC SEAL FLANGE - A threaded joint has a seal flange or device in order to avoid the seepage of external pressure of fluid inside the pipe. The sealing flange has an L-shape and is interposed in a housing between a pin and a box, and the flange-like annular portion of the flange helps to verify proper positioning of the flange during make-up and contributes to increase tightness of the joint because the external fluid pressure improves adherence of the sealing flange against the contact surfaces of the joint. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233926 | THIN-WALLED PIPE JOINT AND METHOD TO COUPLE A FIRST PIPE TO A SECOND PIPE - Pipe joints and methods for connecting a first pipe to a second pipe are provided. The joint includes a first pipe and a second pipe. The first pipe includes a hollow pin member positioned at about an end of the first pipe. The second pipe includes a hollow box member positioned at about an end of the second pipe. The hollow box member is further configured to at least partially surround the pin member of the first pipe. The joint also includes a first ring placed adjacent an end of the hollow pin member and a second ring engaged with the box member. The second ring substantially axially abuts against the first ring and the first ring substantially axially abuts the box member. The second ring further generally extends from the first ring in a direction opposite to the end of the pin member adjacent to the box member. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233927 | Coupling Element - A coupling element ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110233928 | ROTATABLE FLANGE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A rotatable flange structure is provided which can be installed over the front-mating surface of a plumbing and heating apparatus. A retaining ring fits inside the grooves on the outer edge of a flange portion and on the inner edge of a mounting plate to keep the mounting plate attached to the flange portion. The flange portion can be easily assembled to the rotatable mounting plate and can be removed from the rotatable mounting plate in only one direction. The retaining ring is compressed slightly by the flange portion as the rotatable mounting plate is installed to the flange portion over its front side and snaps back out into the mounting plate groove to complete the assembly and retain the mounting plate to the flange portion. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233929 | ROTATABLE FLANGE Y-STRAINER - A rotatable flange structure is provided which is integrally or monolithically formed with a Y-strainer. The rotatable flange structure can be installed over the front-mating surface of the Y-strainer. A retaining ring fits inside the grooves on the outer edge of a flange portion and on the inner edge of a mounting plate to keep the mounting plate attached to the flange portion. The flange portion can be assembled to the mounting plate and can be removed from the mounting plate in only one direction. The mounting plate may be prevented from completely being removed from the Y-strainer by an angular branch of the Y-strainer body. The retaining ring is compressed slightly by the flange portion as the rotatable mounting plate is installed to the flange portion and snaps back out into the mounting plate groove to complete the assembly and retain the mounting plate to the flange portion. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233930 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TYING A BOW AROUND AN OBJECT - Systems and methods are provided for tying material into a bow around an object. The system includes a tying assembly for tying the material around the object into the bow and a jig assembly moveable relative to the tying assembly for positioning the material relative to the tying assembly. The tying assembly includes a first loop gripper and a second loop gripper configured to grip respective first and second portions of the material. The first loop gripper is configured to pull the first portion of the material through the second portion of the material. The second loop gripper is configured to pull the second portion of the material through the first portion of the material. A first tail gripper and a second tail gripper are provided to grip respective first and second ends of the material. The jig assembly includes a first jig half and a second jig half that are each rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the first jig half and the second jig half. The jig assembly also includes a trolley assembly for moving said first jig half and said second jig half with respect to said tying assembly. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233931 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT - Equipment having an energy management system includes an articulated arm, a work implement, an energy management system, and a hydraulic circuit. The articulated arm includes hydraulic actuators designed to maneuver the articulated arm, and the work implement is fastened to the articulated arm. The energy management system is adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration, and includes a hydraulic rotating machine and an electric rotating machine coupled to the hydraulic rotating machine. When the energy management system is in the first configuration, the hydraulic rotating machine and the electric rotating machine function as an electric motor powering a hydraulic pump. When the energy management system is in the second configuration, the hydraulic rotating machine and the electric rotating machine function as a hydraulic motor powering an electric generator. The hydraulic circuit is designed to supply a hydraulic fluid to drive the hydraulic actuators when the energy management system is in the first configuration, and is further designed to recover the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic actuators and to generate electrical power when the energy management system is in the second configuration. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233932 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY SYSTEM - Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus for providing an electrical energy system. A specific embodiment can incorporate at least one energy harvesting module (H-module), at least one energy storage module (S-module), and at least one power electronic circuit module (C-module). The various modules can be integrated into a standard battery configuration. Specific embodiments pertain to a reconfigurable energy system with modules that can be disconnected and reconnected into different shapes and configurations. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233933 | PRESSURE REGULATION DEVICE ADAPTED TO MAINTAIN A PREDETERMINED PRESSURE DROP AND DERIVE ENERGY THEREBY - A pressure regulation device adapted to maintain a predetermined pressure drop. The device includes: a fluid inlet; a turbine rotated by a flowing fluid; a shaft rotated by said turbine; a generator in mechanical communication with said shaft; a fluid outlet. Wherein said predetermined pressure drop across said turbine is converted into useful work by said generator. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233934 | STORAGE OF COMPRESSED AIR IN WIND TURBINE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - An energy storage and recovery system employs air compressed utilizing power from an operating wind turbine. This compressed air is stored within one or more chambers of a structure supporting the wind turbine above the ground. By functioning as both a physical support and as a vessel for storing compressed air, the relative contribution of the support structure to the overall cost of the energy storage and recovery system may be reduced, thereby improving economic realization for the combined turbine/support apparatus. In certain embodiments, expansion forces of the compressed air stored within the chamber, may be relied upon to augment the physical stability of a support structure, further reducing material costs of the support structure. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233935 | MINIATURE HYDRO-POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A miniature hydro-power generation system includes an outer housing and an inner housing. The outer housing may receive a flow of liquid flowing in a first direction at a predetermined range of pressure. The flow of liquid may be decreased by a predetermined amount of pressure and increased by a predetermined amount of velocity and channeled to a hydro-generator included in the inner housing with an inlet nozzle. The flow of liquid may be channeled with the inlet nozzle to flow in a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. Upon transfer of kinetic energy in the flow of liquid to the hydro-generator, the inner housing may rotate in the second direction. The flow of liquid may then be channeled back to the first direction and out of the housing with an outlet nozzle. The outlet nozzle configured to increase the pressure and decrease the velocity of the flow of liquid to minimized non-laminar flow characteristics. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233936 | ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENERGY HARVESTING FROM FLOWING FLUID - An apparatus and method to enhance the efficiency of an energy harvesting device is disclosed. A modulator module creates fluctuations in the flow at a predetermined frequency or group of frequencies and these fluctuations increase mechanical vibrations which are then harvested by an energy harvesting module. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233937 | AQUIFER-BASED HYDROELECTRIC GENERATION - A system includes an aquifer and a source of fluid external to the aquifer. A fluid communication channel extends between the source of fluid and the aquifer. Fluid can flow from the source of fluid to the aquifer through the fluid communication channel. An engine-generator is arranged to convert energy of the flowing fluid into electrical energy. No pumps are provided to move fluid from the aquifer to the source of fluid. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233938 | Stator arrangement for an electromechanical transducer, electromechanical transducer and wind turbine - A stator arrangement for an electromechanical transducer is provided. The stator arrangement includes a base structure, a coil holder, a coil mounted at the coil holder; and a flexible element connecting the base structure to the coil holder flexibly relative to each other. Further, an electromechanical transducer is provided that includes the above-mentioned stator arrangement and a rotor arrangement rotatable relative to the base structure around an axial direction. Still, further, a wind turbine is provided that includes the above-mentioned electromechanical transducer as a generator. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233939 | WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - A wind turbine generator provided with a sliding bearing as a yawing ring bearing that can reduce shifting of an axial center by making radial-direction clearances small. In a wind turbine generator in which a nacelle installed at the top of a tower is turnably supported via a yawing sliding bearing, the yawing sliding bearing is provided with a sliding member 33 disposed between top and bottom support surfaces of a flange formed mainly at a stationary portion and a turning portion; and a rolling element disposed between the stationary portion of the yawing sliding hearing and the turning portion. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233940 | SOLAR-THERMAL GAS TURBINE GENERATOR - A solar-thermal gas turbine generator is equipped with a compressor, a heat receiver, and a turbine. Additionally, there is a generator that is driven by the solar-thermal gas turbine to generate power; and a steam power generation cycle in which high-temperature air exhausted from the turbine is introduced into a steam generator and in which a steam turbine that is operated with steam generated at the steam generator drives a generator to generator power, wherein a solar-thermal steam generator that generates steam by being heated with heat collected by the light collector is provided upstream of the steam turbine of the steam power generation cycle, and a distribution ratio for distributing the sunlight collected by the light collector to the heat receiver and the solar-thermal steam generator is adjusted in accordance with the sunlight intensity. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233941 | SOUND WAVE RESONANCE GENERATOR - The present invention relates to a sound wave resonance generator that is placed on underground railways of subways, in tunnels of surface streets, and around a landing field of the airplane of an airport, from which big noises are generated, thereby collecting surrounding noises around there, converting the collected noises into vibration motions of resonators, converting the vibration motions of the resonators into an electrical energy, and making the use of the electrical energy as a power source for driving a load. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233942 | MORTISE LOCK WITH DUAL REVERSE/LOCKOUT MECHANISM - A mortise lock incorporating a modular powerpack with dual independent return mechanisms, one for the inside operator and one for the outside, using linear springs, and with a lockout feature for selective “locking out” of the return mechanisms to accommodate external operators with built-in powerpacks. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233943 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOOR LATCH SYSTEMS - A motion restriction device is provided for selectively preventing movement of a structural member. The motion restriction device includes a container abutting against the structural member. The container is at least partially filled with a velocity-dependent material that transitions between a fluid-like state when the structural member moves at a velocity below a predetermined threshold to permit movement thereof and a solid-like state when the structural member moves at a velocity above a predetermined threshold to block movement thereof. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233944 | Door Lock Assembly With Inertia Lock - A door lock assembly for a vehicle door comprises a door inner panel, including a stop, and a bell crank assembly. The bell crank assembly includes a bell crank main plate mounted adjacent to the door inner panel and pivotable about a bell crank pivot axis, a door lock rod extending generally vertically from the main plate and including an end accessible by a vehicle occupant, a latch rod extending horizontally from the main plate and including an end engaging a latch for locking and unlocking the latch, and an inertial pendulum having a first end affixed to the main plate and an opposed free end cantilevered from the main plate, with the inertial pendulum configured so that inertia on the inertial pendulum causes the free end to engage the stop to prevent rotation of the main plate during a vehicle impact event. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233945 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE APPARATUS - A vehicle handle apparatus is provided with: a handle base fixed to a door of a vehicle; an operation handle rotatably connected to the handle base; and a relay lever which is rotatably connected to the handle base, and which is driven to rotate around a pivot by operating the operation handle. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233946 | CROSS MEMBER - A cross member made of sheet steel has a first region which underwent heat treatment, a second region which is not heat-treated, and a transition zone between the first and second regions. The transition zone is hereby defined by a width which is smaller than or equal to 50 mm. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233947 | Zero Stack-Up Telescopically Collapsible Energy Absorbing Rail and Bracket Assembly - An energy absorbing assembly for a vehicle that has a bumper and a frame. A receptacle is defined within the frame. A collapsible member is provided between the bumper and a recessed location spaced away from the bumper in the receptacle. The collapsible member may collapse at least partially into the receptacle in the event of a collision. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233948 | Cat Litter Scoop - A cat litter scoop has a handle part and a scoop part. The handle part includes a releasable locking mechanism and a button for releasing the locking mechanism. The scoop part is connected to the handle part via the releasable locking mechanism. When the scoop part is soiled, such as after scooping cat litter, a user presses the button to release the locking mechanism and jettison the scoop part and the user has no contact with the cat litter and no contact with the soiled scoop part. Preferably, the scoop part is biodegradable and may include paper pulp. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233949 | GRIPPING TOOL - The invention relates to a gripping tool, particularly for a mechanical part, comprising: a bell provided with gripping means facilitating the handling of said bell; a cage coaxial with said bell and rotatable, comprising at least one lateral opening and receiving said mechanical part; three bearing members including at least one movable retractable rotating roller; said bell being provided with at least one slope for varying the centre-to-centre distance between said retractable rotating roller and said bell based on the angular position of said retractable rotating roller, said cage and said retractable rotating roller being interconnected by guiding means arranged to guide said retractable rotating roller, said cage and said guiding means are arranged to enable the radial movement of said retractable rotating roller such that the axis thereof can pass through the wall of said cage. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233950 | HOLE PLUG - While a high pullout force is being achieved, when a hole plug is demolded from a mold, a load on a locking claw is reduced. A leg portion | 2011-09-29 |
20110233951 | VEHICLE SEATING SYSTEM AND CABIN - A passenger seating system ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110233952 | PANELED DECK ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSPORTER VEHICLE - A deck assembly for use with a transporter vehicle is provided. The deck assembly includes a fastener, a first deck panel including an upper support surface, a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall defining at least one first opening, the second side wall defining at least one second opening and a second deck panel coupled to the first deck panel, the second deck panel including an upper support surface, a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall defining at least one first opening, the second side wall defining at least one second opening. The second side wall of the first deck panel is supported adjacent to the first side wall of the second deck panel such that the at least one first opening of the first deck panel is at least partially aligned with the at least one second opening of the second deck panel to define a through hole for the fastener. The fastener is received within the through hole and secures the first deck panel to the second deck panel. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233953 | TAILGATE - Improved tailgates useful, for example, with dump beds or bodies of trucks. In certain example embodiments, tailgates capable of operating in multiple modes. In preferred (but not all) embodiments, tailgates capable of being selectively operated in metering, high lift, and non-lifted, pivot modes. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233954 | Deployment assembly and a selectively movable assembly - A deployment assembly | 2011-09-29 |
20110233955 | RECONFIGURABLE DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY FOR MILITARY VEHICLES - A modular dashboard assembly for a vehicle, such as a tactical vehicle, is described. In some cases, the dashboard assembly includes a smart back plane and removably attachable front modules. The back plane may facilitate communications between components within the front modules and systems with the vehicle, or between components. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233956 | MOTORCYCLE COWL STRUCTURE - A motorcycle cowl structure for suppressing a flow of air flowing toward a rider and a pillion passenger when the rider travels alone or when a pillion passenger is mounted on the same vehicle. A flow of air flowing toward a rider sitting on a rider seat and a pillion passenger sitting on a pillion passenger seat is suppressed by the cowl structure that includes left and right cowl main body portions for preventing the flow of air from hitting the knee portions, thighs, waist and flanks of the rider. Left and right movable cowl portions are provided on the respective left and right cowl main body portions so as to be movable vehicle-widthwise and opened to prevent flow of air from hitting the pillion passenger. The opening and closing of the movable cowl portions can suppress flow of air flowing toward the rider and the pillion passenger. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233957 | WEATHER ENCLOSURES FOR GOLF CARTS - Golf cart weather enclosures have roll-up doors, which coil on spools for storage. The roll-up doors are configured of panels joined by hinges or are configured from sheets of transparent plastic. Each roll-up door has side edges which are received in a pair of spaced vertical tracks extending from the floor to the roof of the golf cart to stabilize the roll-up doors. The spools are rotated either by electric motors and/or springs in a first direction to close the roll-up doors and rotated in the opposite direction to open and store the roll-up doors in the roof. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233958 | See thru sun visor - The present invention provides a See Thru Sun Visor, designed to replace any existing sun visor in order to provide sun blocking protection without obstructing the driver's view of the road comprising primarily heavy duty plastic, the See Thru Sun Visor is a see-through unit which features a smoky tinted plexiglass or shatterproof optical glass material, which filters the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. Rectangular in shape, the See Thru Sun Visor measures the approximate length of standard visors and several inches in width. The device can be packaged in a kit and comes pre-assembled with the See Thru Sun Visor attached to the arm for easy installation. Simply remove the existing sun visor arm and install the See Thru Sun Visor. Both the driver and passenger side See Thru Sun Visor can be packaged and sold as a set, to be installed by the vehicle owner. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233959 | FRAMELESS CONVERTIBLE TOP - A frameless soft convertible top having a top section with a storage compartment for stowing removable side sections and a rear section of the convertible top. The convertible top has mounting straps with fasteners sewn to the top section for attaching the convertible top to body components of a vehicle and a mounting assembly for attaching to a windshield frame of the vehicle. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233960 | AERODYNAMIC SKIRTS FOR TRUCK TRAILERS - A skirt or fairing system is provided that is attachable to a lower, longitudinal edge of a trailer, such as a commercial freight trailer, in a manner that alters the airflow beneath and around the trailer to produce increased fuel efficiency and greater driving safety. The skirt fairing is formed from a deformable skin material stretched tautly over a deflectable frame is provided that is attachable to the lower edge of a trailer. The installation of the skirt fairing deflects and alters the airflow beneath the trailer by creating smooth and cohesive airflow along the side and underneath the trailer of a tractor trailer rig in a manner that improves safety and decreases fuel consumption. Further, the fairing is formed using a deformable skin and deflectable frame that prevents damage or permanent displacement of the fairing should it impact an obstruction. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233961 | MULTI-THICKNESS TUBE FOR HYDROFORMED MEMBERS - One embodiment includes providing a contiguous tubular member including at least one of a first material or a second material, so that the tubular member has a wall thickness that varies along the length of the tubular member; bending the tubular member; and hydroforming the tubular member into a part. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233962 | IMPACT ENERGY ABSORBING MEMBER - An energy absorbing member has a mounting portion with a reinforced proximal end, and is easy to produce. The energy absorbing member ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110233963 | Cabin Unit for Work Machine - A cabin unit for a work machine comprises a cabin frame including a ceiling frame forming a top portion of the cabin frame, and a door open frame forming a front portion of the cabin frame; a door provided in the door open frame; a door opening/closing mechanism for supporting the door from the door open from to the ceiling frame to be moved rearward and upward from a closed position for closing the door to an open position in which a front surface of the door in the closed position is directed upward; a locking mechanism provided above the door for limiting movement of the door when in the closed position or the open position; and a first unlocking mechanism provided in the door for unlocking the locking mechanism. The first unlocking mechanism includes an internal control member for releasing the locked state from the inside of the door, and an external control member for releasing the locked state from the outside of the door. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233964 | STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE HIGH-STRENGTH MEMBER - Provided is a high-strength element structure for a vehicle body with high strength and rigidity effectively maintained while an increase in weight is reduced. The high-strength element structure for a vehicle body includes a vehicle high-strength element body ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110233965 | STRUCTURE THAT INCLUDES BOLT FASTENING PORTION HAVING HIGHER RESISTANCE AGAINST EXTERNAL FORCE - A structure ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110233966 | AUTOMOBILE COLUMN - An automobile column, for example an A-column, a B-column, a C-column and/or a D-column, is made of sheet steel. The automobile column has a first region which underwent heat treatment, a second region which is not heat-treated, and a transition zone between the first and second regions. The transition zone is hereby defined by a width which is smaller than or equal to 50 mm. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233967 | FLOOR PANEL STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - In a vehicle in which a driver's seat is provided on a floor panel and an operational pedal, such as a brake pedal, is provided in front of the driver's seat, a slant floor portion is provided in an area of the floor panel where a heel of a driver pressing the operational pedal is placed. This slant floor portion slants with a specified slant degree in such a manner that its front portion is positioned at a higher level than its rear portion. An interference avoidance portion which is comprised of a horizontal face portion is provided in front of the slant floor portion. This interference avoidance portion has a slant degree which is smaller than the specified slant degree of the slant floor portion so as to avoid interference with the heel of the driver's foot. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233968 | TRANSMISSION TUNNEL - A transmission tunnel, in particular for installation in a motor vehicle body, is produced by hot-forming and press-hardening a sheet steel blank, and has a first region which underwent heat treatment, a second region which is not heat-treated, and a transition zone between the first and second regions. The transition zone is hereby defined by a width which is smaller than or equal to 50 mm. At least one component can be coupled to the transmission tunnel to form a floor assembly. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233969 | VEHICLE WIRING STRUCTURE - A vehicle wiring structure equipped with a pipe ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110233970 | VEHICLE SIDE BODY STRUCTURE - A center pillar section formed of a high-tensile steel plate is fixed to a side panel frame section including a roof rail section formed of an ordinary-tensile steel plate. A reinforcing member formed of a high-tensile steel plate is provided inside the roof rail section, and the center pillar section is fixed at its upper end portion to the outer surface of the reinforcing member and at its lower end portion to the side sill section. A door beam provided within a front door overlaps the center pillar section and lower portion of a front pillar section. Front and rear end portions of the door beam are opposed to respective increased-width portions of the front pillar section and center pillar section. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233971 | OPEN ROOF CONSTRUCTION FOR A VEHICLE - An open roof construction for a vehicle is provided, comprising a stationary roof, a roof opening provided therein, a movable panel for opening and closing said roof opening and two stationary guides positioned along opposite longitudinal edges of the roof opening for guiding two guide shoes provided close to the forward edge of the movable panel. The guides each comprise at least a vertically extending guide part for a guiding cooperation with a corresponding vertically extending guide shoe part. The guide shoes are attached to the movable panel in a substantially vertically and horizontally adjustable manner by means of substantially transversally extending adjustment screws. In a position of the movable panel fully closing the roof opening the adjustment screws are covered by the stationary guides as seen in a transverse direction. The vertically extending guide parts of the stationary guides are provided with openings for, in said position, allowing access to the adjustment screws by means of an appropriate tool. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233972 | FULL-FLAT RECLINE LINKAGE - A linkage that provides a fully flat reclined position is described. The linkage includes a full-flat lift link pivotally coupled to a seat support link. A backrest support link couples to the lift link through an oblong aperture to provide additional range of motion. The lift link includes a laterally extending flange, the perimeter of which acts as a cam surface for a cam pin that obstructs reclining of the backrest support link when the rocker-recliner is in an upright position. When fully reclined, the linkage configures a footrest, seat portion, and backrest portion in a generally equal plane to provide a fully flat seating surface. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233973 | CUSHIONING MEDALLIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND METHODS OF USING - The present disclosure relates to cushioning medallions, methods of making and methods of using, particularly cushioning medallions comprising a relatively low durometer viscoelastic polymer gel, for use on a bicycle seat. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233974 | HEADREST DEVICE - A headrest device comprises a headrest body which includes a headrest rear portion supported with respect to a seatback of a seat on which a passenger of a vehicle sits, and a headrest front portion that is movable within a predetermined range from a fully closed position that is closest to the headrest rear portion to a fully open position that is farthest from the headrest rear portion; a detection unit which detects a running state or an operation state of the vehicle; a prediction unit which predicts a possibility of a rear vehicle collision with the vehicle on the basis of the running state or the operation state of the vehicle detected by detection unit; and a control unit which controls, in a case in which the possibility of the rear vehicle collision is predicted by the prediction unit, movement of a position of the headrest front portion so that a backset becomes smaller than a backset at the time of the prediction, the backset being a horizontal distance between the headrest front portion and a head of the vehicle passenger. | 2011-09-29 |
20110233975 | SHOCK ABSORBING MECHANISM WITH FEET PROTECTION FOR VEHICLE AND AIRCRAFT SEATS - The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for minimizing accelerations during impacts such as those encountered in motor vehicle accidents, helicopter and airplane crashes, explosions, and the like. The preferred embodiment takes the form of a helical spring-like member ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110233976 | MODULAR FURNITURE - A modular furniture assembly unit includes a box having a length, a width, and a depth, the box having first and second major sides in opposition to each other that define the length and the width of the box, and having third, fourth, fifth, and sixth sides therebetween, the first side having a first connector attached thereto at a distance from the third side of the box substantially equivalent to the depth of the box, the second side of the box having a plurality of second connectors attached near at least three of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth sides of the box, wherein the first connector is configured to attach to a second connector of an identical box to couple the box to the identical box to form a modular furniture piece. In a further aspect, the first connector is a rotatable clamp and the second connectors are hooks to which the rotatable clamp is connectable. | 2011-09-29 |