44th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110265233 | Water sports garments fabricated using stitchless seams reinforced by vulcanization and cross-linking - A method of fabricating wetsuits and boots or gloves, made from rubber sponge material especially used for water sports, adheres each piece of the composition of the wetsuit or boots/gloves to be free from the problems of leaking or breaking caused by sewing or stitching. The method makes the finished garment not only strong and flexible, but also watertight so that the garment wearer feels dry and comfortable. The new method comprises the step of making an adhesion to form a cover, with the width of 1-25 mm and thickness of 0.3-1 mm, on the glued seams of the garment outer and/or inner surface in order to make each piece of the garment adhered completely with no sewing or stitching. The new method includes the additional step of putting the adhered panels of the garment into an oven at a temperature of 80-130° C., and for a time of 5-60 minutes, to make the adhesion vulcanized and cross-linked. That step forms a soft and firm cover of the seams and makes the finished products equivalent in strength to sewing or stitching but avoids the defects of leaking, breaking or discomfort caused by needle holes, thread breaking or unraveling from sewing or stitching. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265234 | Wetsuit water catch device - A wetsuit has a plurality of pieces of material that are stitched or glued together to form the wetsuit, and at least one drag-creating section provided on one of the pieces of material. The drag-creating section has a plurality of water catch devices, each water catch device having a flap piece and a base portion, with a cavity defined between each flap piece and the base of the piece of material or the base portion of an adjacent water catch device. Each flap piece is constructed such that it can be expanded and collapsed to allow water to enter and leave the cavity, and the plurality of water catch devices are arranged in series immediately adjacent to each other, with the cavity of each water catch device on the piece of material opening in the same direction towards another water catch device. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265235 | Helmet Shell Made of Composite Material - The general field of the invention is that of helmet shells made of composite material comprising at least one “armure” of fabrics impregnated with a resin matrix. Certain parts of the “armure” are impregnated with a resin matrix comprising an additive adapted to reinforce the mechanical strength of the helmet, the said parts corresponding to the weakest zones of a human head, such as the top of the head or the ears. Preferably, the resin is of the epoxy type and the additive is based on acrylic block copolymers. More precisely, the additive is of the “Nanostrength®” brand. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265236 | FACE SHIELD - A face shield includes a brim having a front portion, a rear portion, an upper portion, and a lower portion. A channel is formed in the lower portion adjacent the rear portion of the brim. The front portion includes a plurality of spaced apart catch members disposed thereon. A head band is unitary with one side of the brim and configured to surround a head of a wearer. The head band has a free end that is adjustably insertable into the channel of the brim to select a size of the head band for the head of the wearer. The face shield may include a removable transparent shield having a plurality of holes formed therein. Each of the holes is configured to cooperate with one of the catch members of the brim to releasably hold the transparent shield on the front portion of the brim. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265237 | Eyewear Attachment System For A Helmet - An eyewear attachment system for a military helmet is provided having an auxiliary adapter with a width and a length spanning between a first end and a second end. The auxiliary adapter has an eyelet with an open center portion at the first end configured to receive an anchor member of a first connector therethrough to secure the auxiliary adapter to a helmet wherein the first connector is free to connect with a primary eyewear strap. The auxiliary adapter has an auxiliary connector at the second end configured to connect with a strap of a secondary eyewear, such as a goggle. The auxiliary adapter is pivotable about the anchor to accommodate a connection between the auxiliary adapter and a secondary eyewear strap. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265238 | GLOVE FOR ABSORBING SHOCK - Disclosed herein is a glove for absorbing shock. The glove includes a glove body, and a shock absorbing member embedded in the glove body and made of a flexible material. The shock absorbing member includes cells partitioned by a cell wall and two-dimensionally arranged to absorb shock through buckling deformation of the cell wall. The glove has excellent buffering performance by absorbing vibration or shock based not only on material characteristics of the shock absorbing member but also on structural characteristics thereof, and improves efficiency in absorption of vibration or shock by increasing the degree of shrinkage or restoring force of the shock absorbing member, so that the glove can efficiently protect a user from shock. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265239 | ANTI-SHOCK BATTING GLOVES - An anti-shock batting glove adapted to receive a thumb and forefingers of a hand, including: a dorsal side for covering a dorsal side of the hand, and a palmar side for covering a palm of a hand. The palmar side comprises a plurality of detached finger pads adapted to limit shock to a batter's hand encountered during batting. The plurality of detached finger pads comprise a palm pad configured to cover a lower portion of a palm of the hand, a first finger pad configured to cover a metacarpal of a pinky finger, a second finger pad configured to cover a metacarpal and a phalange of a ring finger, a third finger pad configured to cover a metacarpal, a proximal phalange, and an intermediate phalange of a middle finger, and a fourth finger pad configured to cover an area between a thumb and an index finger. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and discussed. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265240 | PARTIAL FEMALE UNDERGARMENT FOR COVERING A WOMANS CHEST AND A METHOD FOR WEARING THE SAME - A partial female undergarment slidingly attachable to a brassiere for covering a selected portion of a woman's chest or cleavage when an outer garment is worn over the brassiere. The partial undergarment includes a fabric panel that extends horizontally between the straps of the brassiere, and is removably attached to such straps while the outer garment is worn. The undergarment may be selectively positioned along such straps in the vertical position as desired by the woman, whereupon elastic means under tension removably retains the undergarment in the desired position. The lower portion of the undergarment may hang down to engage loose-fitting outerwear when the woman leans forward, such that the upper portion remains substantially adjacent the woman to cover her upper chest while the lower portion engages the outerwear to define an opaque screen obscuring her lower torso. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265241 | Water Sports Garment with Stitchless Seams - A water sports garment with stitchless seams and a fabrication method thereof is provided. The stitchless seams between waterproof sheets are joined and sealed by coating a liquid sealant solution. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265242 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING - The invention relates to an article of clothing, in particular for being worn directly on the skin, made of water- and/or wind-proof woven fabric, comprising a climate membrane and a substrate material, wherein the substrate material faces the skin. Channels ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110265243 | Tethering an Unused Glove or Mitten to a Wearer Method and Device - Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise a method and device of tethering a glove to a user's hand. The method involves a glove being worn on a user's hand. A band is strategically affixed to the glove and extends around the user's hand/wrist. The glove's finger components are then gripped and pulled in a fashion that removes the glove from the user's hand. The glove is then allowed to freely hang from the user's hand/wrist, thereby allowing the user unimpeded and unrestricted use of his or her hands. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265244 | Golf Glove - Disclosed herein is an improved golf glove for ensuring proper grip and alignment when worn by a user while playing golf. The glove can include several restrictors located between the thumb and fingers of the glove to prevent the fingers from separating, while still allowing the ends of each finger to move freely. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265245 | Gloves for touchscreen use - A glove for a capacitive touchscreen has a conductive thread knitted or sewn into one or more fingertips. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265246 | SLIP RESISTANT GLOVES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A slip resistant glove is disclosed which includes a fibrous glove and a rubber or a resin coating layer formed on the surface thereof, wherein recesses having a width of 0.1 to 425 μm, a depth of 0.1 to 200 μm and a number density of 1000 to 5000 per 1 square centimeter are provided at the surface of the coating layer. The glove of the present invention has well balanced slip resistance and abrasion resistance, and is excellent in slip resistance against oil, in particular, and has less amounts of anions and cations which cause rust. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265247 | HAT WITH INTEGRATED HEADBAND AND HAIR SHEATH - A head covering is provided. In one example, a covering includes a cap and a headband having a back portion. The headband is affixed to the cap such that the back portion is detached from the cap. In another example, a method of manufacturing a cap is provided. The method comprises affixing a headband comprising a back portion to a cap, wherein the back portion is detached from the cap. The method further comprises affixing a sheath to a sheath adapter and affixing the sheath adapter to the headband. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265248 | SPORTS TYPE HELMET INTEGRATABLE WITH SMOKE DETECTOR - A sporting type helmet with a smoke detector. The sporting type helmet features a partial shell defining a portion of a complete helmet. The partial shell is curved and is three-dimensional. The partial shell forms a concave cavity configured to engage around an outer periphery of said smoke detector so as to cover said smoke detector. The partial shell also includes an aperture or helmet button on said partial shell for conducting periodical testing of the smoke detector. The partial shell also includes a plurality of vents that permit smoke to reach the smoke detector. The partial shell also incorporates a speaker that can issue audible sounds upon testing or operation of the smoke detector. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265249 | Manufacturing method for pant leg bottoms - A method for creating a series of size-proportioned trouser bottoms comprises each of the slack bottoms being approximated as a cylindrical surface transitioning into a circular conical surface. The back lower portion of the circular conical surface is trimmed along a cutting plane to produce a parabolic-shaped rear edge, to provide rear clearance above a shoe heel. The front lower portion of the circular conical surface is trimmed along second cutting plane producing a unique parabolic-shape front edge for clearance above a shoe throat. Trimming may be by a CNC fabric cutting machine, using the descriptive geometric definition of the circular conical surface, (x/α) | 2011-11-03 |
20110265250 | ATHLETIC PANTS WITH INTEGRAL KNEE SUPPORT - An athletic pant that includes an area of compressive fabric disposed in a position on either pant leg that will surround the athlete's knee when the pants are worn. The area of compressive fabric in each pant leg also includes a pair of pockets positioned to lie on either side of the athlete's knee. The pockets completely enclose a support that aids in restricting lateral movement of the athlete's knee. The athletic pants may extend to the athlete's mid-calf region or to the ankle. The pants further include at least one cinch strap and a closure member that are operable to reduce the diameter of the pant legs in the vicinity of the athlete's knee, thereby improving the fit of the pant for the athlete. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265251 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJOINING A PAIR OF SOCKS - The present invention relates to a method of adjoining a pair of socks comprising the steps of: attaching a button to a first sock of the pair of socks; creating an insertion mechanism in a second sock of the pair of socks; and inserting the button into the insertion mechanism to join the first sock to the second sock. The insertion mechanism may include an open loop. The present invention further relates to a pair of adjoining socks comprising: a button on a first sock; and a mechanism for inserting the button on a second sock. The mechanism for inserting may include an open loop. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265252 | A Sock and a Method for its Manufacture - There is provided herein, a sock comprising a toe and/or a heel area, wherein said toe area is divided to at least two sub-areas, wherein a borderline between at least two adjacent sub-areas is essentially vertical. There is also provided, a method for manufacturing a sock comprising forming a toe and/or a heel area divided to at least two sub-areas, wherein a borderline between at least two adjacent sub-areas is essentially vertical. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265253 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING INTERCHANGEABLE DECORATIVE ELEMENTS WITH FOOTWEAR - An apparatus, method and system for interchangeable decorative elements for footwear includes a female-style attachment point or receiver mounted to the footwear item Multiple male-style accessory attachments are provided, each male-style accessory attachme compπsing a surface for mounting a decorative element to it, or for integrally forming the decorative element with it Multiple decorative elements are provided The female-style attachment point comprises a tπlobe-shaped aperture and the male-style accessory attachment comprises an extension member and a tπlobe-shaped engagement member, the engagement member being ‘unctionally adapted to be received by and removably retained within the aperture The appearance of the footwear item can be customized by the user as 33 desired or required by removing the male-style accessory attachment, with its decorative element, from the female-style attachment point and replacing it with another In the preferred embodiment, the footwear item is a sandal | 2011-11-03 |
20110265254 | HELMET MASSAGER AND HELMET THEREOF - A helmet massager and a helmet thereof are provided. The helmet massager comprises a helmet. The helmet comprises a first helmet body. The first helmet body comprises a first left helmet body and a first right helmet body which are butt jointed. The first left helmet body and the first right helmet body respectively have a first left rack and a first right rack. The helmet further comprises an adjusting device. The adjusting device comprises a base, a gear, a ratchet body with ratchet teeth, and a knob for driving the ratchet body to rotate. The base is located at a butt-joint site of the first left helmet body and the first right helmet body. Each of the first left rack and the first right rack engages with the gear. The ratchet body is positioned on the gear. The knob is mounted on the ratchet body. The base has a ring of locking teeth. The ratchet body has a rotating state and a rest state. When it is desired to adjust a size of a head room, the knob is turned in a forward direction or a reverse direction so that, via the ratchet body, the gear is driven by the knob to rotate. In this way, two adjacent butt-joint ends are driven by the gear to move away from or close to each other to change the size of the head room. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265255 | GEL PAD INSERT TO PROTECT AND CUSHION PELVIC REGION - This invention relates to a gel pad insert and a garment, which is worn by a user when engaged in activities such as horse riding or cycling. The gel pad insert is shaped to fit comfortably between the legs of the user and to fasten into the crotch area of the underwear or shorts or pants or like garment of the user. The gel pad insert is comprised of a gel material and has a smooth low-friction upper surface of the gel material and a fabric lower surface. The smooth low-friction upper surface of the gel pad insert is worn directly against the skin of the user to reduce discomfort or friction or pressure, and to protect or cushion the pelvic region when said pelvic region is subjected to friction or pressure. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265257 | Pressurized Dual Flush System - A dual flush volume pressurized flush device. A pressurized tank includes a tray for controllably retaining water during a flush event. The tray retains a certain volume of water when a reduced flush is activated, such that the entire volume of the tank is not flushed. In a full flush event, the activation causes substantially the entire volume of the tank to be flushed, including the volume of water inside the tray. A controllable water retention tray valve is positioned in the tray and provides a controllable release for the water in the tray. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265258 | DISPOSABLE SHOWER STALL FLOOR INSERT - A floor insert may comprise a non-skid pad that comprises a pumice stone type material, and one or more feet attached to the non-skid pad. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265259 | PATIENT LIFT AND TRANSFER DEVICE - A transfer device has a carriage supported on a base, movable between a home position and an extended position. A table assembly includes a lower table fixed to the carriage and an upper table coupled to the lower table, movable between a downward position in forcible contact with the lower table and an upward position having no contact with the lower table. The table assembly moves toward the extended position with the tables in forcible contact to place the table assembly underneath the object to be transferred while keeping the base stationary. The plates are separated to lift the object on the upper table while the lower table remains resting upon the support surface. The table assembly returns to the home position while supporting the object on the upper table and keeping the upper and lower tables separated. The device may operate in a bidirectional manner. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265260 | Patient positioning system and rail for use therein - A patient positioning system and a rail for use in the system. According to one embodiment, the system includes first and second stationary rails arranged parallel to one another. First and second sets of mounting assemblies are used to fix the first and second stationary rails, respectively, to a ceiling. A traverse rail is slidably coupled to the stationary rails. The system also includes a harness for holding a patient and a motorized assembly for raising and lowering the harness, the harness being slidably coupled to the traverse rail. At least one of the first stationary rail, the second stationary rail, and the traverse rail is shaped to include a top wall, a bottom wall, a left wall, a right wall, a substantially open front, a substantially open rear, a first rib extending from the left side wall to the right side wall, and a second rib extending from the top wall to the first rib, the first rib and the second rib jointly dividing the interior of the rail into a pair of upper chambers and a lower chamber. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265261 | COMFORT QUILT AND PILLOWCASE - The comfort quilt and a pillowcase combination has features that permit easy and efficient cleaning thereof. The quilt incorporates a housing or cover member that encapsulates an insert therein. The insert includes plastic sheathing that is stuffed with a soft insulating material. When the quilt is soiled, the insert is easily removed from the cover member so that the cover member can be cleaned (wash and dried). An electronic device (battery operated) is attached to the insert for emitting spiritual music or prayers for comfort. The pillowcase includes a facing member attached thereto. The facing member can be easily removed from the pillowcase. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265262 | Extremity support apparatus - The invention provides an adjustable apparatus, which is removedly attachable to a medical emergency cot, gurney, wheeled stretcher or the like, and that functions to support and immobilize of an extremity of a human body during patient transport. The apparatus consists of a cot attachment member an extension pole assembly and an extremity support member and wherein certain combinations of relative movements of the extension pole assembly and the extremity support member allow the apparatus to be disposed and secured in positions that support an extremity of a patient lying on the emergency cot and wherein other combinations of relative movements allow the apparatus to be disposed and secured in a storage position. Certain embodiments of the apparatus are attachable to a chair for use in phlebotomy procedures. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265263 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING - In one exemplary embodiment, a pack is disclosed. The pack may include a portable bag, package or case and may come in a variety of sizes. The pack may be made of a suitable material, for example, canvas, vinyl or plastic. The pack may have, for example, straps, handles, grips or the like. The pack may contain a variety of first aid products and medicine for humans or animals. The pack may also contain a stretcher. The stretcher may be a collapsible stretcher that may fit within at least on storage compartment of the pack. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265264 | Infant Head Cradle With Controlled Head Movement - An infant head cradle assembly including a bed rest that includes a groove in a bottom surface of the bed rest, a head rest that includes a housing component extending from a bottom of the head rest, and a receptacle at a center of the housing component, a base extending from the bed rest to provide support to the head rest. The base includes a receptacle that includes a hole, and a bed rest attachment adjacent to the receptacle. The assembly further includes a bearing retainer assembly that includes a plurality of ball bearings that facilitate a rotational movement of the head rest while the head rest is seated on the bearing retainer assembly. The housing component restricts movement of the head rest from extending further than a range of approximately 20 degrees from front to back and approximately 40 degrees from left to right. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265265 | BABY CHANGING MAT - A changing mat having securing features allows a caretaker to easily and conveniently change the infant's diaper when traveling, at home, or elsewhere. The changing mat may include one or more mounts or groups of mounts which allow the infant to be strapped and secured to the mat. The mounts may be positioned such that the straps do not obstruct the diaper changing process. A stiffening element within the changing mat helps ensure that the infant's movements are restricted during changing. One or more gripping elements prevent the changing mat from sliding or moving when in use. A support surface may be provided to support and/or cushion to the infant. The changing mat may have a variety of shapes used to appeal to caretakers and to properly support the infant during a diaper change. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265266 | MATTRESS CORE - A mattress core including an array of strings of pocket springs extending in parallel across the mattress core; and a fastener coupling the array of strings of pocket springs together, wherein said array of strings of pocket springs includes single strings of pocket springs and double strings of pocket springs, each double string of said double strings of pocket springs including a superior string of pocket springs and an inferior string of pocket springs. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265267 | ADJUSTABLE BED - An inflatable bed having a primary body, a backrest selectively inclinable relative to the primary body, a slit defined at a junction of the primary body and the backrest, and a pouch received in the slit to be selectively inflatable to move the backrest relative to the primary body. The slit is defined in a manner that when the pouch is inflated and the backrest is lifted by the pouch, friction of a bottom face of the backrest to a top face of ground where the inflatable bed is rested is minimized so as to facilitate the inclinable movement of the backrest relative to the primary body. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265268 | PASSIVE MATTRESS SPINNER - A system is disclosed for facilitating rotation of a mattress in a horizontal plane carried by a box spring or a platform. In order to facilitate rotation, slick surfaces between the mattress and the box spring or platform are selectively placed in engagement with each other, in one embodiment of the invention. The slick surfaces may be provided by two ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110265269 | ACTIVE MATTRESS SPINNER - A device is disclosed for facilitating rotation of a mattress in a horizontal plane carried by a box spring or a platform. In order to facilitate rotation, slick surfaces between the mattress and the box spring or platform are selectively placed in contact in order to reduce the normal friction therebetween. The slick surfaces may be provided by two (2) separate covers; one cover for the mattress and one cover for the box spring or platform. A first cover is provided with a slick and non-slick surface. In order to further facilitate rotation, a second cover includes a slick surface on one side and forms part of a levitation device. The other side of the second cover may be formed with a slick or a non-slick surface. The levitation device creates an air cushion between the mattress and the box spring under the influence of an air supply which lifts the mattress and allows the mattress to be rotated in a horizontal plane virtually effortlessly. Once the mattress has been rotated to the desired position, the air supply is removed and the first cover is attached to the underside of the mattress so that its non-slick side is in contact with the box spring or platform or bed skirt and its slick side is in contact with the slick side of the other cover and the levitation device defining a normal mode of operation. In a rotate mode of operation, the first cover is attached to the box spring or platform so that its non-slick surface is in contact therewith. Alternatively, the first cover may be integrally incorporated into the box spring or a slick surface may be integrally formed on the platform that forms part of the platform bed. In this embodiment, in order to reduce movement of the mattress with respect to the box spring or platform, the mattress is secured relative to the box spring or platform by removable fasteners in a normal mode of operation. In yet another alternate embodiment of the invention, a portion of the levitation device may be built into the mattress. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265270 | ODORLESS FOAM MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - The systems and methods described herein relate to providing mattresses with foam that is odor-free. Unpleasant odors can be reduced in foam members by including a source of cyclodextrin during the manufacture of foam. Instead of masking odors with fragrances, the systems and methods described herein reduce odors with the aid of, among other things, a cyclodextrin-water solution. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing an odor-free foam for use in a mattress is provided. The method includes solubilizing cyclodextrin in water to form a cyclodextrin solution, and adding the cyclodextrin solution to a reacting mixture of a polyol and a isocyanate to form an odor-free or reduced-odor foam. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265271 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - Provided are an apparatus for treating laundry and a method for controlling the same. The laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a drum, a motor, a door, and a door switch. The cabinet defines an external appearance and has a laundry loading hole for laundry. The drum houses the laundry and is rotatably installed. The motor rotates the drum. The door is rotatably coupled to the cabinet to open and close the laundry loading hole. The door switch allows the door to be closed. Here, when close protection is set by manipulation of a close protection button, or the drum vibrates without rotation of the motor, the door switch allows the door not to be closed. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265272 | LAUNDRY ARTICLE HAVING CLEANING AND CONDITIONING PROPERTIES - The invention discloses a laundry article used for both cleaning and conditioning fabrics comprising a water-insoluble nonwoven substrate and coated thereon into at least one zone each a detergent composition and a fabric conditioning composition. The fabric conditioning composition comprises a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant, an alkoxylated fatty alcohol and a fatty acid. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265273 | MODIFIER FOR POLYESTER FIBER AS WELL AS PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION OF THE SAME - The present invention discloses a modifier for modifying the polyester fiber as well as preparation method and application of the same. The modifier contains ethylene glycol, two-hydroxy-end polyether, dimethyl terephthalate, two-polyether-end modified organosilicon, and metal acetate catalyst. A two-step continuous production process is adopted. The first step is esterification; that is, ethylene glycol, two-hydroxy-end polyether, dimethyl terephthalate, and two-polyether-end organosilicon are added into a reactor, and have an esterification reaction in the presence of the catalyst. In the second step, the materials produced by the esterification is transported to a polymerizer, and have a polymerization reaction under the conditions of high temperature, vacuum and catalyst, producing the high molecular weight polyester/polyether/organosilicon terpolymer with a molecular weight of 1000˜50000 as the desired modifier. This modifier can be used either directly or in combination with some other substances such as surfactants, so as to modify the polyester fiber. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265274 | Bridge Deck Replacement Machine and the Method of Bridge Deck Replacement Using the Same - This invention relates to a bridge deck replacement and transporting equipment, in particular, relates to a bridge deck replacement machine; in addition, this invention also relates to a method of bridge deck replacement using the same. In particular, a bridge deck replacement machine in this invention comprising a frame, bridge deck supporting means set on the top the frame, and a moving unit set under the frame; wherein, said bridge deck supporting means comprises a fixed bracket and a main lift cylinder; said main lift cylinder has a first end and a second end which is opposite to said first end; said first end of said main lift cylinder is in fixed connection with said frame, while said second end of said main lift cylinder is in fixed connection with the bottom surface of said fixed bracket; at least one connection saddle for fixedly connecting to a connecting girder is set on the side of said frame; said bridge deck replacement machine further comprises an electro-hydraulic control system, and said electro-hydraulic control system controls the movement of said bridge deck supporting means. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265275 | PROPELLABLE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - Propellable apparatus, assemblies and related methods including a self-enclosed member are disclosed. The self-enclosed member can include an inner surface at least partially defining an enclosed region, and an outer surface that turns outwardly to engage a cavity or lumen wall in addition to turning inward to at least partially encompass a central region defining a longitudinal path. The apparatus can include an internal drive mechanism engageable with the outer surface of the self-enclosed member to provide relative movement between the self-enclosed member and the cavity or lumen wall. A tapered member, positioned on the apparatus adjacent an end of the self-enclosed member, can provide a size transition between an outer surface portion of the self-enclosed member and an outer surface of a payload insertable within the central region. In some examples, one or more reinforcing members can be integrated within the self-enclosed member for increased durability and rotational use. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265276 | TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush having a body, a brush head, and a neck extending between the body and the brush head is described. The brush head having a forward face and a rear face, and a massaging element disposed on the rear face of the brush head. The massaging element has a base surface which is non-coplanar with the rear face, and the massaging element comprising a plurality of protrusions. A plurality of bristles extends from the forward face. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265277 | MOP HEAD REFILL THAT CLINGS AND/OR STICKS TO AN UNDERSIDE OF CONVENTIONAL MOP HEAD HOLDERS - A mop head refill with a fibrous composition that allows the refill to be retained to the underside of any mop head holder securely that has a surface texture suited to secure with minute hook fasteners. Alternatively, in those cases where the underside of the mop head lacks such a surface texture, such as when flat, a fastening tape is provided with the refill to effect such a securement. The fastening tape has a tacky or sticky surface on one side and a pattern of minute hooks on the other | 2011-11-03 |
20110265278 | Drywall exterior corner simultaneous setting and wiping tool - The present invention is a tool for use with drywall exterior paper-faced metal corner bead application which sets and wipes the corner bead in one motion. It is a roller tool having equal number wheels on each side of a rigid frame bent vertically on an axis to the angle desired. The tool has a wiping device attached to the top of the rigid frame that is also bent vertically along the same axis which has a wiping edge that extends past the edge of the wheels that makes contact with the wall board during use and feathers the excess joint compound after the corner bead has been set by the wheels. This invention has a hollow socket on the back for a ball-shaped connector which is what gives the operator the control needed to operate the tool in the proper direction. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265279 | CLEANING SPONGE ROLLER - A cleaning sponge roller | 2011-11-03 |
20110265280 | DEVICE FOR THE ARTICULATED CONNECTION OF A WIPER BLADE TO A WIPER ARM OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER - The invention relates to a device ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110265281 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT - Novel cleaning implements and novel components of cleaning implements are provided. Aspects relate to novel wringers having convex regions with a plurality of drain exits. In some embodiments, concave regions are also provided. The concave regions are substantially devoid of any drain exits. An upper portion of the wringer may be substantially cylindrical or conic-cylindrical and a lower portion may be neither cylindrical nor conic-cylindrical. The bottom perimeter of the bottom may define a square-like shape. Further aspects relate to novel connection assemblies. Certain assemblies may have a top portion with a vertical wall that is configured to position mop fibers along a vertical axis. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265282 | UPRIGHT VACUUM WITH FLOATING HEAD - A vacuum cleaner with a reduced frictional force between a vacuum base and a cleaning medium is described. The vacuum has a handle, yoke, body, and base. A handle and yoke distinct from, and behind, the base provides a moment arm anterior to the base when a force is applied. The handle and yoke assembly reduce the friction between the cleaning surface and the vacuum, allowing for larger motor and debris capturing capabilities, with easier handling and maneuverability resulting in advanced and superior cleaning capabilities. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265283 | VACUUM CLEANING FILTER BAG - The disclosure relates to the field of vacuum cleaning and in particular the collection of air-entrained debris, in a filter bag. The filter bag is for use in vacuum cleaning apparatus, and comprises fine planar filtration means in the form of a collection bag and coarse planar filtration means both being adapted to be placed in a suction-induced air stream with the coarse filtration means disposed upstream of the fine filtration means, wherein the fine filtration means serves to provide a fine filter for retaining dust particles and wherein the coarse filtration means comprises a relatively coarse filter material having a thickness of at least 4 mm which provides a matrix volume in which dust may be collected. The volume occupied by the coarse filtration means comprises at least 2%, preferably at least 5%, most preferably at least 10% of the maximum internal volume defined by the collection bag. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265284 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DETECTING A BLOCKAGE IN A VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner with a blockage sensor and methods of identifying an obstructed airway in a vacuum are described. The vacuum cleaner has a motor and a circuit board to provide electrical current to the motor including an amperage flow sensor to determine the electrical current draw of the motor, and a blockage determiner to sample the electrical current draw and count the number of times the sampled electrical current draw exceeds a threshold amperage within a window of time. The blockage determiner can sense a blockage within the airflow path or the beater bar, and can optionally shut down the motor prior to motor failure. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265285 | UPRIGHT VACUUM WITH REDUCED NOISE - According to various embodiments, a method of reducing noise generated by a vacuum is described. The method comprises providing a vacuum comprising a motor including a motor shaft adapted to operate at a rotational speed of n; attaching a centripetal fan with t number of blades attached to the motor shaft; enclosing the fan between the motor and a motor housing end bracket disposed about the shaft, the motor housing end bracket defining an air input opposite an air output; wherein the variables of speed n and the number of blades t are selected so that a blade pass frequency (BPF) of the centripetal fan is greater than about 5000 Hertz, and the BPF is calculated as BPF=n*t/60. A vacuum implementing the method is also described. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265286 | GROMMET - A grommet includes two semicircular closing plate sections that protrude from inner peripheries of a larger diameter end of an enlarging diameter tubular section provided with a vehicle body latch recess. Two half ring sections protrude from peripheral edges of central circular cut-outs at opposed ends of the semicircular closing plate sections. Adhesive tape is wound around the half ring sections. The semicircular closing plate sections are thinner than the enlarging diameter tubular section and have bellows-like configurations with projections and depressions. The half ring sections deform in accordance with an outer diameter of the wire harness and a bending direction of the wire harness. Deformation of the semicircular closing plate sections is absorbed by the bellows-like configurations, and the vehicle body latch recess of the enlarging diameter tubular section coupled to an outer periphery of the semicircular closing plate sections. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265287 | HINGE ASSEMBLY - A hinge assembly includes a shaft, a fixing bracket, a revolving bracket, a resilient member, and a fastening member. The fixing bracket comprises a contact surface, and is sleeved on the shaft. The revolving bracket comprises a contact surface matching the contact surface of the fixing bracket. The resilient member is sleeved on the shaft. The fastening member is fixed on the shaft. The contact surface of the fixing bracket defines at least two positioning recesses, in one of which a positioning protrusion formed on the contact surface of the revolving bracket is selectively received. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265288 | TWO-STAGE DUAL-PINTLE HINGE - A two-stage dual-pintle hinge mainly includes at least one connecting element which has two apertures run through by a first axis and a second axis in the same direction. The first axis and the connecting element form a first pivot displacement, and the second axis and the connecting element form a second pivot displacement. The first and second axes have respectively a first anchor portion and a second anchor portion. The connecting element has a corresponding third anchor portion. During the first pivot displacement, the first anchor portion and the third anchor portion form an anchor relationship and drive the second pivot displacement of the connecting element and the second axis. During the second pivot displacement, the second anchor portion and the third anchor portion form an anchor relationship to stop pivoting. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265289 | MAGNETIC SNAP FASTENER - Installed in a container for locking opposing first part and second part of the container, a magnetic snap fastener is disclosed to include a male snap member having a stud with an engagement portion and a magnetic attractive member fixedly mounted in one side of the engagement portion, and a female snap member having a socket with a socket hole for receiving the engagement portion of the stud of the male snap member and a magnetic attractive member fixedly mounted in one side of the socket for attracting the magnetic attractive member of the male snap member when the engagement6 portion of the male snap member is attached to the socket hole in the female snap member. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265290 | Universal cable clamp - A cable-based universal clamping device having a contoured base structured for stability on a diverse variety of differently contoured mounting surfaces, and a strong and flexible cable for securing to a variety of platforms having a diverse variety of nonspecific shapes and sizes. A hollow drum extends above the contoured base with a slot or port that communicates between the hollow interior and an outer surface of the drum. A ramp travels over the drum's outer surface from the port toward the base. The clamp includes a spool that is rotatable inside the cylindrical hollow interior of the drum. The cable has one end fixed to the spool and its length is wound about the spool. The cable exits from the drum through the slot or port and includes an anchor that is interlockable with an anchor receiver on the clamp. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265291 | Slide Fastener - A slide fastener where each fastener element includes an upper half element portion disposed at a first surface side of a fastener tape and a lower half element portion disposed at a second surface side of the fastener tape. The upper half element portion includes a first tape-sandwiching portion and a first head portion of a tapered form that extends from the first tape-sandwiching portion. The upper half element portion has a tapered portion that gradually decreases in a dimension between front and rear side surfaces, in the tape length direction, of at least the first tape-sandwiching portion as it goes upward. Each fastener element can be lightweight, and the fastener element can look like a metal fastener element. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265292 | QUIET RELEASE SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER FASTENERS - Disclosed herein is a process for engaging and disengaging a releasable fastener system, comprising fastening devices composed of elastomers or shape memory polymers and their composites wherein the fastening devices may be of any number of geometrical shapes limited only by the fact that each pair of fastening devices are designed such that the mating geometries of each device are compatible with one another. This disclosure relates to an apparatus and process for an easy and near silent closure mechanism for a container. Specifically this application deals with the use of elastomers or shape memory polymers as the connection devices in a fastener system which can be used to attach one part to another or act as the closure mechanism for a pocket, box, or other container. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265293 | Male Touch Fastener Element - A touch fastener has a base and an array of discrete fastener elements each extending from the base and together forming with the base a contiguous mass of resin. Each discrete fastener element includes a stem rising from the base, and a head overhanging the base from a front side of the stem to a distal edge, the front side of the stem, an underside of the head, and an upper surface of the base together forming, in side profile, a generally curved retention space boundary surface such that the boundary surface forms, at its innermost extent, a retention cavity defined between curvature discontinuities spaced from both the base and the distal edge. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265294 | SENSOR SYSTEM AND REVERSE CLAMPING MECHANISM - A sensor system and a reverse clamp is provided. The reverse clamp may include a back portion, a first arm, and a second arm. The first and second arm extending from the back portion to form an opening configured to receive a cylindrical arm. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265295 | Clip - According to one embodiment there is provided a clip, including: a cylindrical body having insertion space into which one of different diameters of rod members is insertable; a pair of locking claws formed to face each other in a first direction and configured to lock the rod member inserted into the insertion space; and an inner wall configured to be deformable in a second direction which is substantially at right angles to the first direction, wherein the inner wall deforms in the second direction upon receiving a rod member having a largest diameter among all of the attaching target rod members. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265296 | Recessed Attachment Point - A recessed attachment point is mountable in a surface for attaching tie downs, life lines, etc. to the surface. The attachment point comprises a housing including a mounting plate having a central opening and a well extending from the central opening. An attachment member is slidingly connected to the housing such that it slides between a first (retracted) position in which an open end of the attachment member is retracted into the well and a second (extended) position in which the open end of the attachment member at least partially extends out of the well and through the opening in the mounting plate. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265297 | Method of manufacturing inkjet head - There is provided a method of manufacturing an inkjet head. A method of manufacturing an inkjet head according to an aspect of the invention may include: forming a piezoelectric actuator on a dummy substrate; cutting the piezoelectric actuator into head cell units of an inkjet head; preparing an inkjet head substrate including an ink chamber formed at a position corresponding to the piezoelectric actuator; bonding the dummy substrate and the inkjet head substrate to each other so that the piezoelectric actuator and the ink chamber correspond to each other; and removing the dummy substrate. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265298 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PIEZOELECTRIC RESONATOR DEVICE - A method for manufacturing piezoelectric resonator devices according to the present invention includes the following steps: a wafer forming step of preparing a thick-walled wafer 30 integrally formed with multiple lower lid members 3; a bonding step of bonding crystal resonator plates 2 to one main surface 31 of the wafer 30 via a bonding material 5 and bonding upper lid members 4 on the crystal resonator plates via a bonding material 5; a thinning step of thinning the wafer 30 from the other main surface 37 of the wafer; an external terminal forming step of forming external terminals on the other main surface of the thinned wafer; and a dividing step of cutting the wafer between each adjacent pair of crystal resonators so that multiple crystal resonators are obtained. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265299 | CAPACITOR WITH SACRIFICIAL LEAD WIRE CONFIGURATION AND IMPROVED MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The capacitor has a monolithic anode and at least one anode lead wire extending from the anode. At least one sacrificial lead wire extends from the anode. A dielectric layer is on said anode and a cathode layer is on the dielectric layer. The anode lead wire is in electrical contact with the anode and a cathode lead is in electrical contact with the cathode. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265300 | DEVICE FOR TEMPORARILY FIXING IN POSITION TWO FUSELAGE SECTIONS TO BE JOINED - A device for positional fixation of a first fuselage section to be joined onto a second one in a butt-join region, the first fuselage section being planked with a first skin and the second fuselage section being planked with a second skin. The fuselage sections are temporary connectable by at least one clamping element in the butt-join region for carrying out a joining process. The clamping elements are each formed with a holder and a counter holder, wherein for example the holders are positioned exteriorly on the second skin while the counter holders are positioned interiorly on an interior side of the first skin opposite in the butt-join region. Each holder comprises at least one magnet for temporarily fixing the fuselage sections to one another and preventing intrusion of bore chips in-between the skins and/or, as the case may be, a butt-join strap by use of the magnetic force of attraction toward the counter holder. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265301 | VARIABLE VEHICLE BODY FIXED FRAMER AND METHOD - An vehicle body framing apparatus and method for use in assembling vehicle body structures of varying vehicle types in a framing station positioned along an assembly line. The apparatus includes an overhead bridge frame that is connected to two pairs of vertical pillars positioned at a build station. One pair of the pillars is moveable to accommodate different lengths of vehicle bodies. The spaced pillars and overhead bridge provide substantially unobstructed access openings to the body sides of the vehicle to increase efficiency and quality of build. The device and method may include a bridge frame storage and transport system for remotely storing the different bridge frames not in use and then transporting a selected bridge frame to the build station for use. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265302 | Diesel fuel injector circlip and ferrule ring removing tool - A removal tool includes a staking unit configured to deform a circlip located at a bore of an apparatus when the removal tool is pushed into the bore, and a spring fork unit configured to push a ferrule ring located at the bore when the removal tool is pushed into the bore. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265303 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF JOINING TUBULAR MEMBERS - A system for joining tubular members comprising: a U-shaped joining member, with a first leg, a bottom of the U in communication with the first leg, and a second leg in communication with the bottom of the U, and wherein the first leg and second legs have a taper such that the cross-sectional surface area of the first leg is at a minimum at generally the far end of the first and second legs, and the cross-sectional surface is at a maximum at generally the beginning end of the first and second legs; an anchor member configured to fit generally in the bottom of the U; a first tubular member configured to fit abutting the anchor member, and between the first and second legs; a wire made of anisotropic material configured to be wound about the first leg, second leg, and a portion of the first tubular member located between the first leg and second leg; a second tubular member configured to structurally attach to the first tubular member, U-shaped joining member, anchor member, and anisotropic material; a plurality of windings configured to attach the second tubular member to an anchored member. A method of making two joining members. A method of joining tubular members. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265304 | INTEGRATED CHIP CARRIERS WITH THERMOCYCLER INTERFACES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Methods and systems are provided for conducting a reaction at a selected temperature or range of temperatures over time. An array device is provided. The array device contains separate reaction chambers and is formed as an elastomeric block from multiple layers. At least one layer has at least one recess that recess has at least one deflectable membrane integral to the layer with the recess. The array device has a thermal transfer device proximal to at least one of the reaction chambers. The thermal transfer device is formed to contact a thermal control source. Reagents for carrying out a desired reaction are introduced into the array device. The array device is contacted with a thermal control device such that the thermal control device is in thermal communication with the thermal control source so that a temperature of the reaction in at least one of the reaction chamber is changed as a result of a change in temperature of the thermal control source. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265305 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN OPTICAL DETECTION DEVICE - Method for manufacturing an optical detection device includes producing metal nanospheres on a substrate ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110265306 | Wiper Arm Assembly Having a Locking Arm and Method of Construction - A wiper arm assembly and method of construction thereof includes a mounting head and a wiper arm configured for relative rotation during assembly from a disassembled position to a shipping position, wherein the wiper arm and mounting head are locked against rotation toward the disassembled position once in the shipping position. The mounting head and wiper arm have locking surfaces configured for locked engagement with one another while in the shipping position. The locking surfaces are brought into engagement with one another by a force imparted by a spring while rotating the mounting head relative to the wiper arm from the disassembled position toward the shipping position. When in the shipping position, the locking surfaces confront each other and prevent the mounting head and the wiper arm from rotating back toward the disassembled position from the shipping position. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265307 | METHOD FOR INSTALLING A COLLAPSIBLE MOBILE PLATFORM INTERIOR STRUCTURE - A method for installing an interior structure for a mobile platform is provided. The method may involve carrying a lightweight collapsible frame through a man-door of a mobile platform while the collapsible frame is in a collapsed state. The collapsed frame may then be expanded to provide at least a portion of a load bearing frame for a mobile platform interior structure. A plurality of interchangeable panels may be attached to the collapsible frame to form interior surfaces of the mobile platform interior structure. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265308 | System and Method For Providing Disposable Drawer Inserts For Medical And Surgical Carts - A disposable drawer insert system and method is disclosed for refilling components in medical and surgical carts. The disposable drawer insert system and method includes at least one disposable drawer insert adapted for insertion into one or more drawers in the carts and a predetermined set of components resident in the at least one disposable drawer insert. The predetermined set of components is associated with medical and surgical procedures. The at least one disposable drawer insert containing the predetermined set of components is packaged and delivered as a single unit for insertion into the carts. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265309 | SPOILERLESS FLAT WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A wiper blade assembly has a resilient wiper element with a crown having lengthwise grooves and a tip for wiping a window. An arcuate metal flexor has inner edges disposed in the grooves of the crown and outer edges. An elongate cover has an upper wall and a pair of flanges curled inwardly in spaced relation from the upper wall to provide elongate channels. The outer edges of the flexor are disposed in the channels. The connector is configured for attachment to a wiper arm, and has a lower surface with a pair of flanges curled in spaced relation from the lower surface to provide opposite facing pockets that slidingly receive the cover flanges therein. A projection on one of the connector or the cover is received in an opening of the other of the connector or the cover to lock the connector to the cover. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265310 | Fastening device template - A fastening device template for joining mosaic pieces together having two variants that are easy to install by unskilled labor so as to help them achieve professional result. The device can be for assembling individual planks that together make up a floor covering such as solid wood flooring and engineered flooring, or it can be used for tiles. It can also be used to assemble individual parts which, together, create a piece of furniture. In this application, the generic term “mosaic” or “mosaic units” will be used to describe the individual pieces which, as indicated hereinabove, have a multitude of possible uses. Mosaic units can be assembled in all possible XYZ plans: side-to-side, side-to-face, side-to-end, end-to-end, end-to-face. In order to do so, the invention has an elongated clip core. At least one wing member attached to and extending a portion of the length of the clip core, and resilient leg members adapted to be frictionally inserted within a groove of a mosaic piece. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265311 | WORKPIECE HOLDING METHOD - It is an object of the present invention to provide a workpiece holding method which enables a workpiece to be held when a multi-fingered hand is used to grasp the workpiece that is in an untidy heap, even if a target workpiece is subject to interference from another workpiece, and thereby the method enhances the success rate for holding the workpiece. A workpiece holding method, when two holding devices (first to fourth fingers F | 2011-11-03 |
20110265312 | FILTER MEDIA WITH IMPROVED CONDUCTIVITY - Filter media are provided having improved conductivity to enhance filtration efficiency and/or dissipate static charge, and methods for making the same. In one exemplary embodiment, the filter media can include a filtration substrate, and at least one conductive coating disposed on at least a portion of the filtration substrate. In use, the conductive coating is coupled to an energy source and it is effective to emit ions when energy is delivered thereto to increase the efficiency of the filtration substrate and/or to dissipate or eliminate static charge generated during filtration. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265313 | SEALED ROLLED POLE HOUSING FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - A method of making a pole housing for an electric motor is provided. The pole housing may be used in both sealed and unsealed applications. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265314 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MICRORADIO - A microradio is provided with a hysteretic switch to permit an optimum range increasing charging cycle, with the charging cycle being long relative to the transmit cycle. Secondly, an ensemble of microradios permits an n | 2011-11-03 |
20110265315 | LAYERED HEATER SYSTEM HAVING CONDUCTIVE OVERLAYS - A method of forming a layered heater includes forming a continuous resistive layer over a substrate, forming conductive overlays in predetermined areas of the resistive layer, and removing portions of the continuous resistive layer between the conductive overlays to form a plurality of single cuts extending between the conductive overlays. The single cuts extend through the continuous resistive layer between the conductive overlays and longitudinally into a portion of the corresponding conductive overlays. Preferably, the single cuts are formed using a laser. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265316 | OPENER FOR TEST HANDLER - An opener for a test handler is provided. Even when holding members of inserts of a carrier board are manipulated to release semiconductor devices that have been in a held state, a predetermined distance can remain between an upper surface of the opening plate and a lower surface of the insert, thus preventing the inserts from becoming defective. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265317 | BACKLIGHT MODULE ASSEMBLING APPARATUS - A backlight module assembling apparatus for attaching a reflector plate to a driving circuit board is disclosed. The backlight module assembling apparatus includes an assembling portion and a pressing movably connected to the assembling portion. The assembling portion defines a receiving space configured for receiving and positioning a driving circuit board therein. The assembling portion includes a top plate and a first opening defined in the top plate. The first opening communicates with the receiving space. The assembling portion includes a number of blades arranged around the first opening for cutting a reflector plate. The pressing portion includes a pressing plate. The pressing plate is movable toward and away from the blade and configured for pressing the reflector plate against the blades thus allowing the blades cutting the reflector plate to a shape conforming to the first opening and attaching the reflector plate to the driving circuit board. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265318 | Magazine for Mounting Twist Locks - A magazine for mounting twist locks includes a rotatably mounted drum having a plurality of axially oriented elongated guide elements, which are arranged at a distance from each other on the circumference of the drum and the longitudinal axes of which are oriented parallel to each other. The distance between the guide elements is larger than the diameter of a concave section of a respective twist lock and the guide elements form the support for the terminal sections of the twist lock. Closing elements are arranged at each end of the drum and delimit the intermediate spaces formed by the guide elements in the radial direction. One closing element is arranged in a non-rotatable manner and has a radially oriented recess for inserting twist locks between two guide elements in the axial direction. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265319 | System and Method for Rechargeable Power System for a Cargo Container Monitoring and Security System - A system and method for an integrated rechargeable power system for a container monitoring and security system is provided. The power system is affixed to a container and comprises an integrated photovoltaic area conforming to the container construction, a battery pack module, power conditioning circuitry or recharge unit, and a power controller unit. The photovoltaic unit may be conventional photovoltaic crystalline cell array, or a photovoltaic coating with is applied to the walls, door, or roof of a container. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265320 | Electronic Thermometer with Flex Circuit Location - A method of making a probe for an electronic thermometer includes positioning a flex circuit together with a probe shaft. Connecting a locating member to the probe shaft. The locating member comprises a resilient locator that is resiliently deformed by engagement with the flex circuit thereby to bias the flex circuit to a selected position. The biasing of the flex circuit by the resilient locator is independent of movement of the probe shaft. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265321 | Manufacturing Method of Identifiable Print Circuit Board - A manufacturing method of identifiable print circuit board comprises a step of “disposing identifier”, by providing a base plate, defining a surface of the base plate as a manufacturing surface, and disposing a primary identifier on the manufacturing surface; a step of “piling”, by sequentially piling up an insulating layer and a circuit layer with a penetrating area on the manufacturing surface, with the penetrating area in alignment with the position of the primary identifier; and a step of “lamination”, by laminating the base plate, the insulating layer, and the circuit layer at a temperature not less than 150° C. and a pressure not less than 280 psi to obtain a print circuit board. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265322 | Flexible Circuit Electrode Array with at least One Tack Opening - The present invention provides a flexible circuit electrode array adapted for neural stimulation, comprising: a polymer base layer; metal traces deposited on the polymer base layer, including electrodes suitable to stimulate neural tissue; a polymer top layer deposited on the polymer base layer and the metal traces at least one tack opening. The present invention provides further a method of making a flexible circuit electrode array comprising depositing a polymer base layer; depositing metal on the polymer base layer; patterning the metal to form metal traces; depositing a polymer top layer on the polymer base layer and the metal traces; and preparing at least one tack opening. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265323 | INTERPOSER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INTERPOSER - A method of manufacturing an interposer including forming an inorganic insulating layer over a support substrate, forming a first wiring in or on a surface of the inorganic insulating layer, forming an organic insulating layer over the inorganic insulating layer and the first wiring, forming a second wiring on the organic insulating layer, and forming a conductor portion connecting the second wiring and the first wiring. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265324 | INTERPOSER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INTERPOSER - A method for manufacturing an interposer including forming a first insulating layer comprising an inorganic material on a supporting substrate, forming a first wire in the first insulating layer, forming a second insulating layer on a first side of the first insulating layer, forming a second wire with a longer wire length and a greater thickness than the first wire on the second insulating layer, and removing the supporting substrate. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265325 | CPP device with a plurality of metal oxide templates in a confining current path (CCP) spacer - A novel CCP scheme is disclosed for a CPP-GMR sensor in which an amorphous metal/alloy layer such as Hf is inserted between a lower Cu spacer and an oxidizable layer such as Al, Mg, or AlCu prior to performing a pre-ion treatment (PIT) and ion assisted oxidation (IAO) to transform the amorphous layer into a first metal oxide template and the oxidizable layer into a second metal oxide template both having Cu metal paths therein. The amorphous layer promotes smoothness and smaller grain size in the oxidizable layer to minimize variations in the metal paths and thereby improves dR/R, R, and dR uniformity by 50% or more. An amorphous Hf layer may be used without an oxidizable layer, or a thin Cu layer may be inserted in the CCP scheme to form a Hf/PIT/IAO or Hf/Cu/Al/PIT/IAO configuration. A double PIT/IAO process may be used as in Hf/PIT/IAO/Al/PIT/IAO or Hf/PIT/IAO/Hf/PIT/IAO schemes. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265326 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SINGLE-PIECE FORGED-STEEL PISTON WITH INNER OIL COOLING CHAMBER - A method for manufacturing piston with enclosed inner oil cooling chamber including 1) forging a blank of a piston body member and a blank of a piston ring member separately; 2) thermally treating the blank of the piston body member and the blank of the piston ring member separately; 3) sand blasting the blank of the piston body member and the blank of the piston ring member to form the inner cavity, the inner oil cooling chamber, and the laser welding surface; 4) welding the piston body member and the piston ring member together through laser welding procedure; 5) manufacturing the piston ring shaped groove, combustion chamber, ring groove, pinhole, outer circle, and the oil inlet/outlet holes, separately; and 6) phosphating or graphitizing the piston surface. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265327 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AIRCRAFT ENGINE CORE EXCHANGE - A method and ground support equipment (GSE) for attaching an engine core to an engine fan module on an aircraft pylon. The GSE may comprise GSE supports and lifting components attached to the pylon, two suspension rails attached to the lifting components, two translating rails translatably attached to the two suspensions rails and fixedly attached to opposite sides of the engine core, and two alignment fittings fixed to the engine fan module. The method of using the GSE may comprise lifting the engine core vertically using the lifting components and anchoring the suspension rails to the alignment fittings. The translating rails and engine core may then be translated in an aft-to-forward direction such that portions of the translating rails engage portions of the alignment fittings to cooperatively guide the translating rails into a final forward position in which the engine core is aligned relative to the engine fan module. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265328 | METHOD FOR MOUNTING AN INTEGRAL INNER RING OF A TURBOCOMPRESSOR STATOR - A method for mounting an integral inner ring ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110265329 | REPLACEMENT HEART VALVE, VALVE HOLDER AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A replacement heart valve device usable in a medical procedure in relation in heart valve replacement of a patient. In one embodiment, the replacement heart valve device includes a heart valve holder or conduit holder formed in the form of a cylindrical tube having a longitudinal cut substantially extending from one end to the other end of the cylindrical tube, and a conduit formed with a tubular segment of an elastic material. The conduit is mountable onto the heart valve holder or conduit holder or self-expanding stent. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the conduit is formed with a single layer of the elastic material. In another embodiment, at least a portion of the conduit is formed with two layers of the elastic material. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265330 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING AN AXLE FOR A VEHICLE - A datum is created in an axle housing. A finished brake flange is welded to the axle housing with reference to the datum to make an axle sub-assembly. The axle sub-assembly is fixed to a first part of a machine. A finished spindle is supplied to a second part of the machine. The spindle is welded to the axle sub-assembly with reference to the datum. A dial indexing table is rotated to a first position. An axle is placed on the dial indexing table with its longitudinal axis oriented vertically. The dial indexing table is rotated to a second position, wherein the axle aligned with a CNC machine. A machining operation is performed on the axle with the CNC machine. The dial indexing table is rotated to a third position. The axle is removed from the dial indexing table. An axle and an apparatus for manufacturing an axle are described. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265331 | ARCHED HAIR CLIPPER BLADE GUIDE - A blade guide for a hair clipper bladeset, the guide configured for slidable engagement in a transverse track of a stationary blade, and including a blade guide body having a first edge and a second edge being generally parallel to and spaced from the first edge, each of the edges having a pair of opposed free ends. At least one arched load beam connects a corresponding opposed pair of the free ends of the first and second edges for exerting a torsion-resisting biasing force between the edges. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265332 | FOLDABLE TETHERED HAND TOOL - A foldable hand tool is provided with a retractable tether having a fixed end attached to a retractor assembly. The foldable hand tool includes at least one tool pivotally coupled to a handle assembly. The retractor assembly is coupled at the pivot point of the foldable tool. The retractable tether runs in a channel inside the handle assembly to eliminate tether damage from a stowed tool. When the free end of the tether is attached to an anchor point on a support structure or an article of clothing or equipment worn by a user, the retractable tether limits the distance that the foldable hand tool may extend away from the user. | 2011-11-03 |
20110265333 | DUAL PURPOSE UTILITY KNIFE - A utility knife suitable for use both as a knife and a sheet cutter includes a casing for securing a blade having cutting edges on opposing sides. The casing includes a gathering finger extending from one side of the casing and spaced from a side of the casing to define a guideway leading to an exposed first edge of the blade for cutting sheet material. The finger is disposed in a spaced manner over the first edge of the blade to prevent inadvertent contact with the blade. A second opposite edge of the blade extends out of the opposite side of the casing to expose a forward portion of the blade for more conventional use as a knife. The blade is manually movable to a retracted portion wherein the blade's second edge is disposed within the casing. | 2011-11-03 |