43rd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110258849 | Semiconductor device fabricating method and fabricating apparatus - Respective attracting openings of a bonding head are disposed so as to avoid joining regions at which bump electrodes (obverse electrodes) of a semiconductor chip are joined with bump electrodes of a package substrate. Bump electrodes (reverse electrodes) that are connected to the bump electrodes are provided at a reverse side of the semiconductor chip at positions opposing the bump electrodes. Because the attracting openings do not overlap the joining regions, the bump electrodes (reverse electrodes) are not suctioned at the joining regions. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258850 | Wiring substrate and method of manufacturing the same - In a method of manufacturing a wiring substrate of the present invention, a through-hole plating layer is formed from an inner surface of a through hole in a substrate to both surface sides, then a resin is filled in a through hole, and then a first resist in which an opening portion is provided on the through hole is formed. Then, a partial cover plating layer is formed in the opening portion in the first resist, then the first resist is removed, and then a second resist that covers a whole of the partial cover plating layer and has a pattern for patterning the through-hole plating layer is formed. Then, a pad wiring portion containing the partial cover plating layer and a wiring pattern are obtained by etching the through-hole plating layer while using the second resist as a mask. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258851 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRINTHEAD INCLUDING POLYMERIC FILTER - A method of manufacturing a printhead includes providing a substrate and a filter membrane structure. A first portion of the substrate defines a plurality of nozzles and a second portion of the substrate defines a plurality of liquid chambers. Each liquid chamber of the plurality of liquid chambers is in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of nozzles. The filter membrane structure is adhered, for example, laminated, to the second portion of the substrate. Each liquid chamber of the plurality of liquid chambers is in fluid communication with a distinct portion of the filter membrane structure. Pores are formed in the filter membrane structure using a photo-lithography process. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258852 | Process for manufacturing sealed round metal ductwork - This invention relates to sealing HVAC ductwork along its joints in order to reduce air leakage. The ductwork can be sealed by the combination of a gasket and mechanical locking mechanism. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258853 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS - A method for repairing a plate heat exchanger of the type comprising a plurality of plates which, together with side bars arranged on the plates, define fluid flow paths is presented. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258854 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REINFORCING A SUBSTRATE OR A FABRIC IN A CORE STRUCTURE OF A COMPONENT, E.G. FOR AN AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT, COMPONENT, E.G. FOR AN AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT, AND AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT - A method for reinforcing a substrate or textile of a core structure of a component with the following method steps: a continuous semi-finished product is fed, via a feed means, into a cartridge of a conveying means which comprises a plurality of cartridges; the continuous semi-finished product is cut to length using a cutting means in order to produce a cut, reinforcing semi-finished product which is received in the cartridge; the cartridge is conveyed to a machining means; the cut, reinforcing semi-finished product is sharpened using the machining means; the cartridge is conveyed to a textile or substrate to be reinforced of a core structure; and the sharpened semi-finished product is shot into the textile or substrate of a core structure by a stud-shooting means. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258855 | Shaving Razor - A shaving razor has a housing joined to a handle, one or more blades mounted in the housing and a light source. The light source projects a defined image of a line segment indicating the exact location of a blade edge on the skin of a user enabling the user to properly align the blade edge on the skin during shaving. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258856 | Shaving Razors And Shaving Cartridges - A shaving blade unit having a housing with a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge, a rear edge and a pair of side edges extending between the front edge and the rear edge. The housing has a pair of apertures between the front edge and the rear edge. The pair of apertures extend through the housing from the top surface to the bottom surface. One or more shaving blades are disposed between the front edge and the rear edge. The one or more shaving blades each have a cutting edge. A clip has a pair of legs that extend through the pair of apertures. Each leg is bent about at least a portion of the bottom surface of the housing securing the clip to the housing and retaining the blades on the housing. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258857 | Motor driven rotational sampling apparatus with removable cutting tools for material collection - A motorized apparatus to simultaneously excise, retrieve, temporarily store and transport a sample of material has a hollow clamshell casing with a blended contoured grip for the fingers, a horizontal extension to eliminate slippage when held in a user's hand, and a flange bottom portion from which a removable cutting tool threaded to a drive shaft extends downwards. Within the clamshell casing an electric motor is mounted which drives, via gears, a drive shaft which rotates a cutting tool threaded to the distal end of the drive shaft. The end of the cutting tool, distal from the clamshell casing, forms a cutting edge circumscribing a circular region. An ejection rod slides reciprocally within the cutting tool between a stowed position and an expulsion position. Users core a sample from the source material by engaging contact between the cutting edge of the cutting tool and the surface of the source material, applying pressure against the surface of the source material while simultaneously activating the motor to rotate the cutting tool. The cutting region of the cutting tool passes through the source material contacting the support surface below the source material which urges the cored sample into the lumen of the cutting tool. The sample may be stored in the lumen or transported. Activation of the ejection rod moves from the stowed position towards the expulsion position displacing the temporarily stored sample from the lumen space in the cutting tool into the appropriate collection receptacle or onto a desired surface. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258858 | Heated cutting blade, cutting head, and blade mounting structure requiring less current and providing improved cutting and method - The present invention provides a method and apparatus of reducing current requirements by increasing resistance of the blade structure by reducing the cross sectional area of at least one section of the blade so that the electrical current requirements for heating of the blade to cutting temperature are reduced wherein the power supply and substantially entire unit may be mounted within a hand held unit. Methods of shaping blades to perform various heat distributions for specialty blades for custom cutting are disclosed. Further, an improved blade mounting structure is provided which includes structure for maintaining the legs of the blade parallel to the direction of cut and provides for easy insertion of new blades by maintaining a slotted blade cradle stable and in alignment with the blades and a clamp member away from the blade when the clamp mounting structure is loosened. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258859 | CUTTING DEVICE AND METHOD - A cutting device and method uses a power tool releasably engageable with a shank or drive shaft of a mechanical assembly powering a movable cutting blade. The cutting device can include a drive shaft drivably coupled to the cutting blade, a neck supporting the drive shaft, and a shank having a first portion fixed relative to the neck and a second portion drivably coupled to and rotatable with the drive shaft, wherein the drive shaft and/or the second portion of the shank is shaped and dimensioned for releasable engagement with the power tool. In some cases, one or more gears are drivably coupled between the drive shaft and the cutting blade, and are operable to transfer rotation from the drive shaft to the cutting blade. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258860 | OPTIMIZED MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE CUTTING TOOL - A cutting tool and method comprises a first lever having a first jaw at one end. A second lever is connected to the first lever at a first pivot where the second lever has a second jaw that is opposed to the first jaw. A third lever is connected to the first lever at a second pivot and connected to the second lever at a third pivot such that relative movement of the third lever relative to the first lever between an open position and a closed position defines a stroke of the tool that corresponds to movement of the hand contact points on the levers toward one another. The third pivot comprises a pin engaging a cam surface where the cam surface has a shape such that the mechanical advantage may increase and decrease through the stroke of the tool and may be variable through the stroke of the jaws. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258861 | Container and Packaging Method for Vegetation Trimmer Line - A substantially toroidal container for coiled vegetation trimmer line has a front shell and a rear shell capable of bonding at the center with heat and pressure, radio frequency, ultrasonic welding, adhesive, or attachment mechanisms. The bonding of the shells leaves a separation between the outer edges of the shells. The separation is nonlinear around the circumference of the container, so that a user can access the trimmer line, but the trimmer line cannot uncoil and spill out of the container. The separation is preferably defined by a series of offset uniform teeth on the outer edges of the shells. One or more teeth may be removed, providing a line aperture through which the end of the trimmer line extends out of the container. Male and female indices on each shell are used to align the teeth during packaging. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258862 | Slide Hammer Root Chopper - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a wide V-shaped blade edge at an end of an elongated rod over which is positioned an outer tubular member which can be raised and forcefully lowered to strike an upper end of the inner tubular rod. This landscaping tool allows for removing the root ball of small trees, bushes and shrubs. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258863 | Pencil Sharpener - A pencil-sharpener tool for carpenter pencils includes a housing, a pencil-tip-insertion hole, and a hex-bit-drive hole. The pencil-tip-insertion hole may configured in to receive a portion of a carpenter pencil. The hex-bit-drive hole may extend at least partially through the housing opposite the pencil-tip-insertion hole. The hex-bit-drive hole may also be in axial alignment with the pencil-tip-insertion hole and the central axis of the housing. The housing, the pencil-tip insertion hole, and the hex-bit-drive hole may be in fixed relation to each other, and may move in unison when the hex bit is inserted inside the hex-bit-drive hole and rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258864 | HAND SAW WITH CURVED CUTTING EDGE - A hand saw with a curved cutting edge is described. The hand saw includes a handle for grasping by a user and an elongated blade attached with the handle. The blade has cutting edge that is curved to form a curved blade edge. Due to its curvature, when the curved bladed edge is placed on a flat surface, a reduced portion of the curved blade edge engages with the flat surface. Additionally, the elongated blade is bound by a top edge, a bottom edge that forms the curved blade edge, and a front edge that intersects the top edge and bottom edge. A curved tip is formed at an intersection of the bottom edge with the front edge. The curved blade edge includes cutting markings for cutting a surface that are formed on the elongated blade and continue past the bottom edge and along the curved tip. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258865 | PRISM TRIPOD - A Prism Tripod includes a planar base including a supported portion and a cantilever portion. Preferably the base includes a cantilever axis, and a point axis, wherein the cantilever axis within the cantilever portion and the point axis within the supported portion. The prism tripod including at least three legs supporting the base and a laser holder for supporting a locating device and a laser. The base is adapted to demountably receive the laser holder along the cantilever axis, wherein the laser and locating device mounted along the cantilever axis. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258866 | CHALK LINE HOLDING DEVICE - A chalk line holding device includes a hook retainer and cord holder coupled to a body with a bottom pad defining a bottom channel. A hook retainer, which projects forward from the body, includes a feature for securing a hook ring at the free end of a chalk line, while the line extending from the hook ring is secured by the cord holder. The cord holder includes a leading edge, a leading edge groove at the bottom of the leading edge defined between a pair of hoof-like feet, a cord space beneath the cord holder, a vertical groove beneath and approximately aligned with the neck of the hook retainer. The bushing couples the handle, cord holder and hook retainer to the body. The body has sufficient mass or inertia to hold a retained chalk line in place while the line is plucked. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258867 | SURFACE MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - A method of determining a correction parameter for use in effecting alignment of a component of a metrological apparatus in at least one direction is described which includes: positioning an artefact on a support surface of a turntable of the metrological apparatus so that a measurement surface of the artefact is asymmetric with respect to a rotation axis of the turntable in the at least one direction; using a measurement probe of the measurement instrument to make a first measurement of the measurement surface; rotating the turntable; using the measurement probe of the measurement instrument to make a second measurement of the measurement surface after rotation of the turntable; and determining a correction parameter from the first and second measurements. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258868 | MEASURING SYSTEM - An analogue scanning probe with a connector detachably connectable to a movable support of a coordinate measuring system, the scanning probe including a touch at the tip of a stylus pivotally connected to the scanning probe according to a measure axis and a position encoder delivering a measure of the tilt angle of said touch about said measure axis, the scanning probe including one articulation comprised between said connector and said measure axis arranged to allow tilting of the scanning probe or of a part of the probe scanning probe. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258869 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING MEASUREMENTS OF HUMAN BODY PARTS - The invention relates to a device for determining measurements of human body parts (B), in particular the leg and hip measurements to be determined for the supply with compression stockings, at which first measuring means ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110258870 | TAPE MEASURE WITH SELF-REGULATING SPEED CONTROL MECHANISM - Disclosed herein is a tape measure with a self-regulating speed control mechanism. In the present invention, when a bobbin rotates, a rubber roller rotatably provided on a movable mounting plate alternately comes into contact with an inner surface of a support ring and a rubber acceleration prevention member provided on the inner surface of the support ring, so that the speed of the bobbin can be smoothly and reliably reduced. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258871 | TAPE CHECKING APPARATUS - A tape checking apparatus has a driving roller ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110258872 | DRYER - A dryer is provided. The dryer may include a main body having an inner space formed therein, a fixed drum provided in the inner space of the main body, and a tumbling device coupled to the drum. The fixed drum may have a non-circular cross-section as it is rotated. The tumbling device may tumble laundry items received in the fixed drum as it slides along an inner circumferential surface of the fixed drum. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258873 | DRYER FOR TREATING GARDEN WASTE - The invention relates to a dryer for drying of garden waste, particularly of chopped lop and other bulk material, comprising
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20110258874 | Disposable and/or camouflage scent encapsulating adsorption system interchangeably positionable about shoes, boots and feet further providing odor, barrier and/or contaminate protection during storage and use - Scent adsorbing disposable and adjustable encapsulating foot/shoe/boot cover system for various hunters, photographers, military and medical personnel, paintball or other activities offering concealment and/or prevention of odorous detection by animals or protection from dangerous materials such as bacteria, viruses and the like when encountering animals, people or other. The cover may be solid in color or be camouflaged with various colored patterns and may be imprinted with indicia such as logos or advertisements. The cover being comprised of at least a layer of breathable material containing an odor adsorption means such as activated carbon or other; and may further be comprised of a water resistant or water-proof layer or shell enabling the user to position said product about a shoe, boot or the foot area of the user while performing an activity such as but not limited to hunting or during storage or travel. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258875 | DIFFERENTIAL-STIFFNESS IMPACT-ATTENUATION MEMBERS AND PRODUCTS INCLUDING THEM - A differential-stiffness impact-attenuation member includes at least one spring element. The spring element has dimensions in height, length and width directions. The height dimension extends from a top surface to a bottom surface. The length dimension extends from a front end to a back end. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces is adapted for mounting. The impact-attenuation member has a first stiffness characteristic in the height direction at the front end of the spring element and a second stiffness characteristic in the height direction at the back end of the spring element. The spring element may define a cavity. A tension element may engage the spring element and be located at least partially within the cavity. The impact-attenuation member may engage at least one of a foot-covering member, a foot-supporting member and a surface-contacting member associated with a foot-receiving device. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258876 | Cable Tightening System For An Article of Footwear - A tightening system for an article of footwear includes a cable disposed between an upper and a sole plate. The upper includes a flexible main body and an exoskeleton covering a portion of the flexible main body in an instep region. The cable is attached to the exoskeleton so that the exoskeleton is tightened to a wearer's foot when the cable length is effectively shortened and/or if the cable tension is increased. The instep region is devoid of the tightening system so that a smooth instep region is provided. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258877 | GOLF SHOE CLOSING DEVICE - Disclosed is a foot covering closure mechanism that converts any laced shoe to a design that requires no bending down, sitting or use of the hands to put on or take off ones shoes. The new and unique device utilizes rolling motion actuation for ease of use. Polymeric components for reliability in hostile environments, water seals to keep feet dry and adaptable fastening hardware and exterior color for compatibility with the wide variety of shoes available to the public. Other features make the mechanism easily operated by action of the opposite foot. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258878 | Traction device - An overshoe traction device includes a flexible strap for attaching to a shoe, and front and rear cleat members attached to the strap. The rear cleat member includes a metallic rear plate. The front cleat member includes metallic fore and aft plates, and an elastically flexible material molded to, and interconnecting, the fore and aft plates. The fore and aft plates are spaced from one another to form a gap therebetween. Cleats extend downwardly from the rear plate and each of the fore and aft plates. The cleats of the fore and aft plates extend in a pattern around a central region of the front cleat member. The elastically flexible material forms a topside of the front cleat member, and a central region of the underside of the front cleat member and defines a horizontal pivot zone between the fore and aft plates, enabling the fore and aft plates to pivot up and down relative to one another. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258879 | FOOTWEAR INSOLE - A human shoe sole or insole, sockliner or orthotic for insertion into a human shoe having a foot supporting upper surface including a first region for supporting at least the first, metatarsal head of the foot, and a second region surrounding the first region. The first region provides less resistance to downward motion than the second region, and includes a hollow or depressed area, sized and located to promote eversion of the first metatarsal head as the wearer moves from midstance through propulsive phase. Also provided human insole or orthotic for insertion into a human shoe having a bottom surface with a hard shell covering at least a heel portion of the bottom surface, which reduces the deformation of the footbed under load. The insole or orthotic may also include a series of grooves located to increase flexibility where necessary. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258880 | Dynamic Foot-Arch Support Assembly and Associated Methods - The technology described herein provides a dynamic foot-arch support assembly for dynamically supporting the arch and structures of the human foot throughout phases of the biomechanical movement of the foot during weight-bearing activities. A dynamic foot-arch support assembly for supporting the arch and structures of a foot is provided that includes a support band having an upper end and a lower end, the support band forming a loop at the upper end through which to place a foot and position the loop around or just below an ankle portion of the foot, the lower end configured to wrap from an inside area of the ankle portion of the foot and rotate to an underside of the foot for secure attachment below the underside of the foot, the support band thereby configured to provide a tension to support an arch area of the foot, and a shoe sole, the lower end configured secured to the shoe sole. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258881 | ATHLETIC SHOE - An athletic shoe is comprised of: (a) a toe area that includes a toe box partially surrounded by a toe box frame that is higher in elevation than the toe box, (b) a medial side that includes an inside stall partially surrounded by a border and a medial strip that includes a series of apertures for laces, (c) a lateral side that includes a lateral body and a lateral strip that includes a series of apertures for laces, (d) a tongue including at least one tongue loop, (e) an ankle area including a low rim, and (f) a sole that may include a ridge below the inside stall to prevent a footbag or ball from rolling of the shoe. The toe box and inside stall are comprised of a material thin enough to allow the user to feel and control the footbag or ball when in contact with the shoe. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258882 | REMOVABLE WALKING ATTACHMENT FOR SKI BOOTS - A removable walking attachment for a ski boot includes an elastomeric body defining a toe pad and a heel pad interconnected by a flexible connector. The toe pad includes a toe base and an upright wall, the latter forming a rearwardly open cavity for receiving a toe portion of a ski boot. The toe base includes a toe underside and an upwardly facing toe support surface. The heel pad includes a heel base and an upright wall, the latter forming a forwardly open cavity for receiving a heel portion of a ski boot. The heel base includes an underside and an upwardly facing heel support surface. The undersides of the toe pad and the heel pad define a common plane when the attachment is not being worn. When attaching the attachment to a ski boot, the undersides of the toe and heel pads will be flexed upwardly to enable a more natural walking motion to be achieved. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258883 | Article Of Footwear With Ball Control Portion - A ball control portion for an article of footwear is disclosed. The ball control portion extends from a side to an underside of an article of footwear. The ball control portion includes a lattice with a plurality of protrusions arranged in a grid. The plurality of protrusions include multiple groups of protrusions arranged with one or more of different orientations, different types of protrusions, and different heights. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258884 | Heel Helper - A device designed to eliminate women from stepping on the backs of their slacks when wearing open-back shoes and therefore, providing a safer and more stable fashion experience. Heel Helper is a removable device that slides up the heel of the shoe and buckles around the ankle so that the shoe can be safely worn with slacks while also providing an aesthetically pleasing look. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258885 | SHOE ASSEMBLY FOR STRENGTH TRAINING AND FITNESS EXERCISE - Insole constructions for shoes including flexible components that allow for the connection of attachments having various devices are described. The insole constructions provide a supported attachment point for various components while not compromising the flexibility of the shoe. The insole constructions allow for attachment of devices at the heel, toe or sides of the shoe. Devices for attaching to shoes having the insole construction are also described, along with apparatuses for use with shoes having the insole construction. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258886 | Slip-Resistant Rubber Composition, Outsole Using the Rubber Composition and Method of Manufacturing the Outsole - Disclosed is a slip-resistant rubber composition, which includes a substrate made of rubber, about 0.5 to about 3 parts by weight of a vulcanizer, about 2 to about 5 parts by weight of glass fibers, and about 1 to about 100 parts by weight of an additive, based on 100 parts by weight of the substrate, and has remarkably improved non-slip properties. Also, an outsole using the slip-resistant rubber composition and a method of manufacturing the outsole are provided, in which the outsole which results from subjecting the slip-resistant rubber composition to cutting, arrangement and vulcanization molding and in which one-side ends of the glass fibers are located at the lower surface of the outsole may exhibit remarkably improved non-slip properties so that a user who is wearing shoes having such an outsole is able to walk even on inclined ice. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258887 | JET SNOW CLEARING DEVICE - A jet snow clearing device including a housing unit having an intake, a hot air jet nozzle and a combustion chamber, a high-pressure blower unit including a drive motor, a transmission shaft and an axial fan, a fuel injection unit including a fuel inlet pipe connected to the combustion chamber and at least one nozzle connected to the fuel inlet pipe, and an ignition unit including an igniter connected to the housing unit and positioned in the combustion chamber is provided. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258888 | V Snow Shovel - A snow shovel device is provided that allows a user to remove snow from pathways. The shovel comprises a “V” shaped blade surface attached to a telescoping main shaft, which is fixedly attached to a push handle. The “V” shape of the blades provides a plow device to efficiently pierce deep snow in order to create a clear pathway. The main shaft may be pivoted in a plurality of directions to allow the user to adjust the yaw angle of the blade surface as well as the pivot angle of the main shaft with respect to the blades. Adjustment of the pivot angle and shaft length reduces strain on the user as snow is displaced. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258889 | Snow And Water Clearing Device - A snow, slush, and water removal device comprising a blade with top and bottom working edges. The blade can be straight, curved, or V-shaped when viewed from above or from the side. The bottom edge of the blade is comprised of a flexible material. The reverse side of the blade contains attachment points and bracing for the main long handle pole, the main handle being connected at the first end to the reverse side of the blade. The novel combination of features provides superior results both in terms of less energy required, and faster and safer removal of snow, slush, water, or other matter. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258890 | DIGGING AND BACKFILL APPARATUS - A mobile digging and backfill system for removing and collecting material above a buried utility. The system comprises a mobile chassis, a collection tank mounted to the chassis, a water pump mounted to the chassis for delivering a pressurized liquid flow against the material for loosening the material at a location, a vacuum pump connected to the collection tank so that an air stream created by the vacuum pump draws the material and the fluid from the location into the collection tank, and at least one backfill reservoir mounted to the chassis for carrying backfill for placement at the location. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258891 | EXCAVATION TOOTH LIP ADAPTER AND FASTENING SYSTEM THEREFOR - A fastening method and adapter configuration for mounting an excavation tooth to an excavation implement lip. A fastening system for the adapter can include a retainer which is receivable in an opening formed through the implement lip. The retainer cannot be removed from the opening while the adapter remains fully engaged with the lip. A method of fastening an adapter to an excavation implement lip can include: installing a retainer in an opening formed through the lip; then engaging the adapter with the retainer and the lip; and then securing the adapter to the lip by biasing the retainer forward. Another fastening system can include a retainer which is receivable in an opening formed through an excavation implement lip, with the retainer including one or more movable teeth and one or more stationary serrations. A wedge biases the retainer forward when the retainer teeth displace relative to the retainer serrations. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258892 | THREE DIMENSIONAL ILLUMINATED GREETING CARDS - A three-dimensional illuminated greeting card which combines a unique card construction having a 3D pop-out structure with one or more lights contained therein. The 3D pop-out structure forms an internal cavity in which illumination means and other electronic components are contained. One or more sides of the 3D structure are made of translucent or semi-translucent material, creating a screen that can be illuminated from behind by one or more miniature lights, such as LED lights. The light or lights may be connected to an integrated circuit chip that can be programmed with various lighting effects. The greeting card may optionally include other electronic components which are configured to play sound or music or perform other electronic effects. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258893 | INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS WITH TAP AND TOUCH ACTIVATED EFFECTS - The interactive greeting card of the present disclosure and related inventions combines a traditional paper card with one or more special effects that are initiated by interaction between a user and the greeting card. One or more touch sensors are used to initiate effects including, but not limited to sound, light, movement or a combination thereof. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258894 | LICENSE PLATES FOR A VEHICLE - In identification devices having a contactlessly readable data carrier ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110258895 | Automobile Message Display Device - Methods and apparatus for an automobile message display device are provided. The device allows a user to compose a message on a first device, such as a cell phone, computer, or other personal electronic device and download the message to the automobile message display device. This download may be accomplished with a cable connection, or may be done wirelessly. A further embodiment allows for wireless reception of coded messages received from message transmitters. These messages are then displayed on the automobile message display device. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258896 | DETECTABLE SIGNAGE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Signage is presented comprising an in-mold plastic plate portion having a slot. The signage has a flexible tongue having a neck portion that extends outwardly from the plate portion and has a locking tip extending from the neck portion and the locking tip is formed to be received by the slot. The plastic plate portion is made of a filler material and a detectable additive such that the signage is easily detected by a metal detecting machine. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258897 | Frame Systems for Signage and Methods Relating Thereto - In certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a frame assembly is described. The frame assembly includes at least two connector elements. Each connector element has two legs with each leg including a tab. The frame assembly also includes at least two frame elements having a pair of first openings. Each first opening can receive a connector element leg. Each frame element further has a pair of second openings that are adjacent to a first opening and that can receive a tab. The frame assembly also includes a panel. Each frame element has a two different connector element legs joined thereto at each respective first opening and two different connector element tabs at each respective second opening such that the at least two frame elements are joined together to form a frame, with the panel being enclosed therein. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258898 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING CARTRIDGES INTO A MAGAZINE FOR FIREARMS - A firearm includes a breech or firing chamber | 2011-10-27 |
20110258899 | BUFFER TUBE FOR MODULAR GUNSTOCK - The present invention is a buffer tube assembly | 2011-10-27 |
20110258900 | Shock, muzzle jump, and felt recoil reducers for handguns - Slip-on handgun grips which contribute to accuracy and speed of target acquisition and make shooting a handgun a more pleasant experience by providing a comfortable, secure grip; and by isolating a shooter's thumb from impact and reducing shock, muzzle jump, twist, and recoil when the handgun is fired. The grip is fabricated from a stretchable elastomeric material. This material plus breakaway technology, external grooving, and a thumb-isolating tab maximize the enumerated benefits. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258901 | System and Method for Trolling - A system is disclosed that includes a selectively positionable brake for a towed fishing body. Additionally, a system is disclosed that includes a speed control for a planer board. The planer board is used for fishing by being towed through water. Moreover, a method is disclosed including positioning a brake attached to a towed fishing body. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258902 | Geiboy's bait retriever/hook remover - The retriever/hook remover is a device for retrieving fishing lures that have become hung on various objects below and above the surface of the water. It can also be used to remove the hooks from the mouth of the fish after it has been caught. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258903 | FISHING ROD CARRIAGE AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - The invention is directed to a method of retrieving a fishing rod having a reel, a connector and a pole from an rod holder. The method begins by positioning a carriage parallel to the rod holder such that the carriage is below the reel. The carriage includes an opening, a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall which form a cavity which can maintain the reel. Two channels located on the top and bottom wall of the engaging member having a first prong, a corresponding second prong and a stopper. The carriage also includes a handle affixed to the engaging member. The second step is to encapsulate the reel with the cavity. Next, the method contemplates contacting a connector of the fishing rod with the stopper. The final step is to lift the handle upward to remove the fishing rod from the rod holder. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258904 | FISHING POLE GRIP - In various embodiments, a fishing pole includes a rod having a proximal end and a distal end, where the proximal end receives a grip and the distal end includes at least one line guide for receiving a fishing line. The grip of certain embodiments includes a flexible mounting tube that engages the proximal end of the rod and a sheet including a polymer outside layer and a fibrous inside layer. In some embodiments, the sheet has a configuration corresponding to the exterior shape of the flexible mounting tube, being wrapped about and adhered to the mounting tube, with the side edges of the sheet abutting one another to define a substantially longitudinal seam extending from the interior surface of the sheet to the exterior surface of the polymer layer. In some embodiments, the grip includes a tube and a strip that is spirally wrapped around the tube to form a substantially helical seam. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258905 | FISHING LURE - A multi-action fishing lure includes a buoyant head section, a tail section, a joint, and a lip. The head section includes a front surface and an opposing rear surface. The tail section includes a lip that protrudes from a forward region of the tail section. The front surface includes a recessed region, and also includes a line connection device extending from the recessed region. A joint flexibly couples the head section to the tail section. The fishing lure can be retrieved to generate multiple different actions. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258906 | Deep diving fishing lure - A deep diving fishing lure having a forwardly-extending diving lip is provided with a fore-and-aft pivotable lure positioning arm mounted to the diving lip. The lure positioning arm, when locked in aft position, maintains the lure in a diving position when pulled through a body of water but negates the lure's tendency to dive when released from the aft position. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258907 | BAITED TRAP - The invention relates to a bait box ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110258908 | LIQUID BAIT STATION AND PLUG THEREFOR - An insect bait station including a housing forming cavity for holding a liquid insect bait. The housing includes a main chamber, at least two reservoir chambers fluidly connected to the main chamber, and a bait station entrance. The entrance has a downwardly-positioned continuous wall leading from an opening in a top of the main chamber to an interior opening in an interior of the main chamber. A plug is provided for removably sealing the bait station. Various aspects of the bait station are directed to resisting spills and leaks after activation. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258909 | FLOW IMPROVER FOR BIODIESEL FUELS - A flow improver for biodiesel fuels, comprising an α-olefin polymer with a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 to 500,000 that is obtained by polymerization of an α-olefin mixture (C), wherein the mole ratio (A)/(B) of an α-olefin (A) with 10 carbon atoms and an α-olefin (B) with 14 to 18 carbon atoms is (A)/(B)=10/90 to 60/40. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258910 | FUEL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides hybrid diesel fuels and methods for manufacturing hybrid diesel fuels. In embodiments, fuel compositions comprise at least one petrochemical fuel, at least one biosynthetic oil and at least one stabilizer mixture. The percentage by volume of the petrochemical fuel can be greater than 0% and less than 100%, and the percentage by volume of the stabilizer mixture can be between about 0.001% and about 0.5%. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258911 | BIOFUEL PRODUCTION METHOD AND SYSTEM - In an embodiment of the present invention, a renewable energy fuel is prepared by a process including the steps of: a) providing a renewable energy feedstock; b) providing an alcohol; c) providing a catalyst; d) mixing (a), (b), and (c) to form a blend; and e) homogenizing the blend at a pressure greater than 400 kilogram-force per square centimeter (Kg/cm2). | 2011-10-27 |
20110258912 | COUNTER-CURRENT PROCESS FOR BIOMASS CONVERSION - A countercurrent process is disclosed for converting solid biomass material. The solid biomass material travels through a reactor system in countercurrent with hot heat carrier materials, such as particulate heat carrier material and hot gases. The solid biomass material is subjected to a first conversion at a first temperature T 1, and a second conversion at a second temperature, T 2, such that T 2>T 1. Bio-oil produced to at T 1 is not exposed to the higher temperature T 2. As a result, secondary reactions of the bio-oil components are minimized. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258913 | PRETREATMENT OF BIOMASS WITH CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL - A composition of matter is disclosed comprising an intimate mixture of a particulate solid biomass material and a carbonaceous material. The composition is suitable for conversion to a bio-oil in a pyrolysis reaction. The carbonaceous material acts as a reducing agent during the pyrolysis reaction. The composition of matter produces bio-oil in a greater yield than prior art processes. The bio-oil is of improved quality, as evidenced by its low TAN value. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258914 | METHODS FOR INTEGRATED FAST PYROLYSIS PROCESSING OF BIOMASS - Methods, process, apparatus, equipment, and systems are disclosed for converting biomass into bio-oil fractions for chemicals, materials, feedstocks and fuels using a low-cost, integrated fast pyrolysis system. The system improves upon prior art by creating stable, bio-oil fractions which have unique properties that make them individually superior to conventional bio-oil. The invention enables water and low-molecular weight compounds to be separated into a final value-added fraction suitable for upgrading or extracting into value-added chemicals, fuels and water. Initial bio-oil fractions from the process are chemically distinct, have low-water content and acidity which reduces processing costs normally associated with conventional bio-oil post-production upgrading since fewer separation steps, milder processing conditions and lower auxiliary inputs are required. Biochar is stabilized so that it can be handled safely. The integrated fast pyrolysis process includes biomass storage, preparation, pretreatment, and conversion, product recovery and processing to create and store stable biochar and bio-oil fractions. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258915 | Method and Unit for Large-Scale Algal Biomass Production - Methods and apparatus for growing and sequentially processing algae to produce a variety of products including but not limited to biofuels, algal meal, oil, unsaturated fatty acids and recombinant proteins and peptides in a cost-effective and energy efficient manner. Also provided are methods of use for the products. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258916 | HYDROCARBON COMPOSITION USEFUL AS FUEL AND COMBUSTIBLE OBTAINED FROM OIL COMPONENTS AND A BIOLOGICAL COMPONENT - The invention relates to a hydrocarbon composition which can be used as fuel and/or combustible, obtained by means of a process which comprises subjecting a gasoil component, a gasoline component and a component of biological origin to hydrotreatment. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258917 | QUATERNIZED TERPOLYMER - Quaternized terpolymer formed from (A) ethylene, (B) C | 2011-10-27 |
20110258918 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO COMBUSTIBLE BIOMATERIALS - A method for making a combustible material is described. The method includes: (i) receiving one or more types of biomass, each of which includes an inorganic material; (ii) rupturing lignocellulose in one or more types of the biomass to produce ruptured biomass including the inorganic material; (iii) washing the ruptured biomass with solvent to drive the inorganic material from the ruptured biomass into the solvent to produce an inorganic-material-enriched solvent and an inorganic-material-depleted ruptured biomass; (iv) pyrolyzing the inorganic-material-depleted ruptured biomass to produce a combustible biomaterial. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258919 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO COMBUSTIBLE BIOMATERIALS - A composition of biomass material is disclosed. The composition includes: (i) a lignocellulosic material; and (ii) at least one member selected from a group consisting of potassium, sodium and chlorides, wherein said at least one member comprising not more than about 0.01% (by weight) of said composition. The composition may not include more than 10% of water. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258920 | V-Trough Photobioreactor System and Method of Use - Disclosed herein are photobioreactor systems for high productivity aquaculture or aquafarming for growing of algae or other organisms in an aquatic environment featuring aspects that favor improved growth rates by achieving control over the contents of the growth medium, including carbon source, nitrogen source, and essential trace elements necessary for growth. In one aspect, a photobioreactor is disclosed which comprises a cavity defined by: a substantially V-shaped base comprising: two base walls, said base walls meeting proximate to an axis defining an interior angle, each base wall comprising: a sloped portion and a substantially vertical portion, a proximal end and a distal end, and a length extending along said axis and a width extending perpendicular to said axis; the cavity being further defined by: a proximal side wall adjacent to said proximal end, and a distal side wall adjacent to said distal end; and the photobioreactor system further comprising: at least one gas delivery system disposed within said cavity and extending parallel to said axis, and at least one carbon dioxide delivery system disposed within said cavity and extending parallel to said axis. In other aspects, methods of use of these systems and kits for their assembly are disclosed. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258921 | Multi-Layer Heat Insulating Pane Element - The invention concerns a multi-layered heat insulating window panel for constructing wall and/or roof surfaces of a greenhouse, comprising:
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20110258922 | Device for preventing plant growth around posts - A device for preventing plant growth around a post, comprising an opaque sheet, an opening in the sheet, and a slit extending entirely from the opening to the perimetric edge. A fastener structure is arranged to fasten one of the edge portions to an other of the edge portions in a relationship wherein the edge portions overlap thereby effecting a slope of the sheet downwardly from the opening to the perimetric edge and wherein the opening is shaped to have a first shape when the edge portions are not overlapping and to have a second shape to conform to the post when the edge portions are fastened in the overlapping relationship. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258923 | THERMOFORMED GROW TUBE - A grow tube formed from a sheet of thermoform polymer to include a plurality of longitudinal ribs that protrude in a first direction normal to the plane of the sheet. When rolled into a grow tube, the ribs can extend radially inward and act as cushions that prevent the stem of the resident plant from colliding with or resting on the continuous rim of the grow tube. The ribs can also define vertically oriented channels that are open to the interior of the grow tube. Natural convection currents develop in the channels, promoting air exchange between the interior of the grow tube and the surroundings. The ribs can promote diffusion of the incoming sunlight. In one embodiment, the grow tube includes snap forms that overlap when the sheet is rolled into tubular form to provide a flangeless grow tube. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258924 | MULTI-LEVEL MARKERS - The present invention is in the field of product marking and identification, more in particular to methods of differentiating products or product versions and to methods of product authentication. The present invention further relates to marker systems for product authentication, to a kit of parts for applying a marker system to a product and identifying the marked product, in particular seed, to seed coating compositions and to coated seed. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258925 | Vertical planter - A vertical planter includes stackable planter units each with plural sections in which plural plants can be planted. Each section of a planter unit can have a removable faceplate for placing soil in the planter section and planting plants in the soil, or potted plants can be placed in the faceplate openings. Water is provided to each planter section via a drip irrigation tube fed from a main water supply tube that extends to each planter unit. The drain water from each planter unit drains down through an underlying planter unit and into an underlying water reservoir. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258926 | Device for Accommodating Plant Material and System for Processing Thereof - The present invention relates to a device ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110258927 | Garden waterbed - The Garden Waterbed is constructed of a durable tube of flexible UV protected material. The ends of the tube have been sealed, enabling it to hold water. Circular holes have been cut out and sealed down the center length of the tube, at regular intervals. A valve is installed at one end of the tube, allowing water to be filled into the large single chamber and hold it with a tight seal. There are multiple purposes of the Garden Waterbed. The water bed's intended use is; to be rolled out in a agriculture environment or garden area, to be filled with water, and to have plants buried in the soil within the growth units. The surrounding water increases the thermal mass surrounding the plants in the circular holes. The thermal mass absorbs the suns energy and increases soil temperature, thus increasing the growing season and boosting production. The opaque plastic stops sunlight from reaching the ground and eliminates weeds and undesirables from competing with your crop. At the same time insulating the ground and shading the soil, decreasing crop water consumption and increasing earthworm populations, increasing overall cleanliness of the subject grown, and increasing disease and insect infestation protection. The flexible design allows for quick and easy installation and roll away storage. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258928 | Stackable Planter - A stackable planter has a generally rectangular base having a base area. A hollow leg is attached to opposite sides of the base. Each leg has an open top, the open top of each leg being adjacent opposite sides of the base. The area of the open top is less than the base area. Interconnected sidewalls extend from the base and the legs to define a cavity for planting soil. A removable cover fits over the open area of each leg. These covers also fit on the rectangular base. The base, covers and open tops of the legs are sized such that the covers may be placed on the base and not extend into the open area of the legs and each cover can be placed over the open area of a leg fully covering the open area. The sidewalls and the legs are sized and configured so that one planter body can be positioned within another planter for storage and shipment. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258929 | Improvement to Wall-Mounted Set of Ornamental Plant Pots - THE PRESENT INVENTION REFERS TO A VERTICAL GARDEN ASSEMBLY, CONCERNED WITH THE FIELD OF GARDENING, MORE PRECISELY FOR USE IN THE DECORATION OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTS BY MEANS OF ADEQUATELY SUSPENDED VASES, TO WHICH AN ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT IS GIVEN, AIMING TO REACH A DIFFERENT FUNCTIONAL OPTION FROM THE MODELS PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED BY THE INVENTOR. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258930 | Shipping Container Seal Monitoring Device, System and Method - A container seal device is provided that comprises a seal device for a shipping container, comprising a first unit that is affixed to a shipping container. A control system is contained in the first unit containing a control system. A second unit is provided that is configured to engage with an element of a door of a shipping container to which the first unit is affixed and to electrically connect with the control system in the first unit. The control system in the first unit is configured to detect a breach of the second unit indicative of access being made to the shipping container. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258931 | PINCH PROTECTION MECHANISM UTILIZING ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTUATION - A pinch-protection mechanism adapted for use with a closure panel and method for use of the same, said mechanism comprising at least one structural component defining an adjustable edge section manipulable between first and second configurations and an active material element coupled to the component, such that the change causes or enables the edge section to be manipulated to one of said first and second configurations, and manipulating the edge section between said first and second configurations eliminates, warns of, or mitigates a pinch condition. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258932 | SECURITY WINDOW - Disclosed herein is a folding security window, in which an end of the security window is mounted to a window sill, the other end of the security window is connected to a window, a height-adjustable movable part is mounted to a vertical pole of the security window, a connecting means for connecting or disconnecting the security window to or from the window is provided, and the folded security window is not exposed to the outside. When the window is opened or closed, the security window is unfolded or folded, so that the security window does not spoil the appearance of the city. The movable parts mounted to upper and lower ends of the vertical pole enhance the adaptability and movability of the security window. The security window efficiently performs its original function without hindering ventilation, views, or light admittance. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258933 | MECHANIZED DOOR DRIVE LINKAGE ASSEMBLY - A mechanized door drive linkage assembly for connection to a track mounted door for mechanized translation of the door along the tracks between a closed position and an open position, a generally linear arm attached at a first end to a movable car bracket mounted upon a rail, the arm extending generally downward from the car bracket and proximate to an upper region of a door when the door is in a closed position, the arm having a linear length and a generally planar central section and one or more flanges which extend from edges of the central section and which extend out of a plane Of the central section and away from a second side of the arm which is defined by the central section, the one or more flanges terminating generally perpendicular to the central section, the one or more flanges extending substantially along a length of the arm, and a plurality of openings in the central section configured for the passage of one-or more fasteners through the central section; an elbow bracket having a first segment and a second segment and an elbow segment which connects the first segment with the second segment, the first or second segment generally aligned with and attached to the arm substantially flush against the second side of the central section of the arm and generally opposite the one or more flanges, and a distal end of the segment of the elbow bracket which is not attached to the arm extending laterally of the arm for connection to a bracket mounted to a door. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258934 | DOOR AND SYSTEM PROVIDING RADIO FREQUENCY SHIELDING AGAINST HIGH-ALTITUDE ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE - Pneumatic door system of fluid lines, valves, switches, and sensors integrated into hinge mechanisms, door frame, and door connected to a fluid pressurization system to inflate and deflate one or more fluid seals attached to outer perimeter of door adjacent to inner perimeter of door frame to close gap between outer perimeter of door and inner perimeter of door frame to provide radio frequency shielding against, for example, high-altitude electromagnetic pulse. Air seal creates a substantially impermeable barrier against radio frequency transmission, as well as air infiltration, when fully inflated. Separate fluid channels in each component interconnect to act as one fluid circuit or network when door is closed. Pneumatic door system can be fluidly connected to a conventional fluid pressurization system in communication with a programmable logic controller to respond to user input or automatic commands with system overrides to react to system air pressure and air flow conditions. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258935 | VEHICLE DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR PREVENTING OPENING OF THE DOOR DURING OUTER HANDLE INTRUSION EVENT - A vehicle door assembly includes an outer handle assembly, a latch mechanism, a rod, and a contact surface. The outer handle assembly includes a moveable handle. The latch mechanism includes a latch for engaging a striker and an outer handle lever operably connected to the latch. The rod connects the outer handle assembly to the latch mechanism. The contact surface is associated with the vehicle door and is inwardly offset from the rod. The contact surface is positioned with respect to the rod such that inward lateral movement of the handle during an outer handle intrusion event results in the rod moving laterally inward and impacting the contact surface. Impact with the contact surface by the rod inhibits the rod from moving the outer handle lever in an unlatching direction. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258936 | METHODS OF FORMING POLYCRYSTALLINE COMPACTS - Methods of forming a polycrystalline compact for use in an earth-boring tool include sintering a plurality of hard particles with catalyst material to faun a polycrystalline material that includes a plurality of inter-bonded particles of hard material integrally formed with the catalyst material and introducing at least a portion of the polycrystalline material to a reactive material to remove at least a portion of the catalyst material contained within the polycrystalline material. The reactive material may include at least one of a molten glass, an ionic compound, a leaching liquor, and a chemical plasma. The reactive material may be introduced to the polycrystalline material at a temperature of greater than or equal to a melting point thereof. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258937 | METHODS OF FABRICATING A SUPERABRASIVE COMPACT INCLUDING A DIAMOND-SILICON CARBIDE COMPOSITE TABLE - Embodiments relate to superabrasive compacts including a diamond-silicon carbide composite table, and methods of fabricating such superabrasive compacts. In an embodiment, a method of fabricating a superabrasive compact is disclosed. An assembly comprising a mixture including diamond particles and silicon is formed. The silicon comprises amorphous silicon, crystalline silicon crystallized from amorphous silicon formed by a milling process, or combinations thereof. A substrate is positioned in proximity to the mixture. The assembly is subjected to a high-pressure/high-temperature process to form a superabrasive compact comprising a superabrasive table bonded to the substrate. The superabrasive table comprises diamond-silicon carbide composite including diamond grains dispersed through a matrix of silicon carbide grains. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258938 | Aluminum oxide particle and polishing composition containing the same - Aluminum oxide particles are provided that include primary particles each having a hexahedral shape and an aspect ratio of 1 to 5. The aluminum oxide particles preferably have an average primary particle size of 0.01 to 0.6 μm. The aluminum oxide particles preferably have an alpha conversion rate of 5 to 70%. Further, the aluminum oxide particles preferably have an average secondary particle size of 0.01 to 2 μm, and the value obtained by dividing the 90% particle size of the aluminum oxide particles by the 10% particle size of the aluminum oxide particles is preferably 3 or less. The aluminum oxide particles are used, for example, as abrasive grains in the applications of polishing semiconductor device substrates, hard disk substrates, or display substrates. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258939 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING NANOPARTICLES HAVING HIGH DEFECT DENSITY AND USES THEREOF - The disclosed subject matter is directed to a method for producing nanoparticles, as well as the nanoparticles produced by this method. In one embodiment, the nanoparticles produced by the disclosed method have a high defect density. A solution including cerium nitrate hexahydrate is combined with a solution including hexamethylenetetramine to form a combined aqueous solution. After a period of time, the combined aqueous solution is combined with a solution including copper nitrate trihydrate to form a further aqueous solution. The further aqueous solution is then mixed to produce nanoparticles. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258940 | Compressed Fluid Building Structures - The compressive strength of a fluid-pressurized structure is combined with the tensile strength of interior members to maintain the geometric shape of a structure used to provide support with very low mass. These compressed fluid building structures can be combined with other traditional construction materials in creating columns, beams and other structural support elements. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258941 | Lightweight housing module and modular building - This invention relates to a lightweight housing module comprising at least one stretched fabric intended to form the roof of said module and fixed along its lower edge on a rigid frame maintained at a distance from the ground by a plurality of lateral posts, remarkable in that it comprises vertical panels and/or opening frames in order to close in a substantially sealed manner its vertical facades and a false ceiling arranged in order to be arranged under said fabric inside said lightweight housing module and fixed to the frame. This invention also relates to a modular building remarkable in that it comprises a plurality of lightweight housing modules, according to the invention, arranged next to one another, and a system for sealing between the adjacent lightweight housing modules. This invention also relates to their method of assembly. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258942 | MULTIDIRECTIONAL MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR EXTERIOR SIDING - A multidirectional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. The assembly has trim member that press fits to a base member along an axis disposed perpendicular to the exterior wall. The base member has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and circumferentially continuous inner and outer walls disposed co-axially to one another and laterally projecting axially. The trim member has a facial plate disposed substantially perpendicular to the axis and a mating wall that press fits between the inner and outer walls. The outer wall carries a plurality of channeling features for cascading water on top of the mating wall. The mating wall generally carries a dam flange and preferably end dams for diverting water through weep holes in the facial plate. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258943 | MODULAR BUILDING - A roof for a modular building comprises a ridge beam extending along a ridge beam axis. The ridge beam includes, when viewed in cross section, a load bearing central section, and first and second roof panel connectors on opposed first and second sides of the central section. The roof further comprises at least a first and a second roof panel extending transversely to the ridge beam axis and downwardly and outwardly from the ridge beam. Each roof panel comprises an inner end portion and an outer end portion. The inner end portion of the first roof panel is engaged by the first roof panel connector, and the inner end portion of the second roof panel is engaged by the second roof panel connector. The roof further comprises a first tie for the outer end portion of the first roof panel, and a second tie for the outer end portion of the second roof panel. Each tie extends parallel to the ridge beam axis and comprises a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion comprises a roof panel outer end channel in which the outer end of one of the first roof panel and second roof panel is received, and the bottom portion comprises a wall channel in which a wall of the modular building is received. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258944 | NP-EIFS Non-Permissive Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems concept technology and details - A new concept wall system is provided, wherein the Exterior Insulation and Finish System cladding is created using components with no water absorption, a very low vapor permeability and sealing properties, accommodated with an installation technology which extend the materials properties to the assembly, together with bonding and sealing the intersections and terminations, creating a Non-Permissive to water and vapor diffusion, Exterior Insulation and Finish System (NP-EIFS). The present invention relates to an EIFS cladding having two air and vapor barriers, one applied to the substrate, a continuous liquid membrane with sheathing joints sealed to be moisture barrier for inside vapors, and an exterior weather and vapor barrier which is created using closed cell extruded polystyrene insulation boards, special assembled with joints sealed, to create a non-permissive insulation envelope of the enclosure. Another object of the invention is to provide waterproof and air/vapor-proof details, a new concept of flashing and sealant application around windows/doors and other constructive elements to avoid thermal bridges and air leakage inside thermal envelope and wall assembly. Methods of installation are included. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258945 | Curtain wall unit for assembling a curtain wall and curtain wall assembled from the same - A curtain wall unit includes a frame composed of a casting material, which define at least one infill area for receiving and retaining an infill element, and a connector assembly operatively engaged to the frame for attaching the frame to a standing structure. A method of making the curtain wall unit and a curtain wall assembled from the same is also described. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258946 | SPIRAL STAIRCASE - A spiral staircase comprises a central supporting element and a plurality of steps which are connected to the supporting element at a first end, there being two types of steps positioned in an alternating fashion, of which a first type of step is substantially “L”-shaped and a second type of step is substantially arrow-shaped. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258947 | Fenestration Frame with Bonded Support Brackets and Method of Making Same - A fenestration unit such as a window or door has a frame with an outer peripheral surface. An array of support brackets are secured to the outer peripheral surface and extend inwardly toward the interior of a building in which the fenestration unit is to be installed. The support brackets are formed with a bendable metal and are secured to the outer surface of the frame without forming holes in the frame through which water may leak. The support brackets may be secured by heat, sonic, or friction welding, or with solvents or adhesives, structural tapes, or other appropriate mechanisms. In one embodiment for use with frames having a vinyl surface, the support brackets may be vinyl coated steel to enable attachment of the support brackets with welding or vinyl adhesive techniques. A method of fabricating fenestration frames with support brackets includes obtaining support brackets and securing them to the fenestration frame without forming holes in the fenestration frame. | 2011-10-27 |
20110258948 | WALL BLOCK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A wall block includes two finished wall material layers attached to a frame where the tops of the wall blocks are configured to support other wall blocks. Exterior wall blocks for constructing exterior walls include an interior wall material layer and an exterior wall material layer. Interior wall blocks include interior wall material layers on both vertical sides of the frame. Walls are formed by stacking and gluing the prefabricated wall blocks and vertically aligning the wall blocks in an offset or in a vertical configuration to form a stack bond, running bond, or offset running bond wall configuration. The interior wall material layers and exterior wall material layers do not require further finishing after a wall is assembled thereby greatly reducing labor costs. | 2011-10-27 |