45th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110272817 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a semiconductor device, including a semiconductor chip including a first electrode and a second electrode of a semiconductor element, the first electrode and the second electrode being configured on a first surface and a second surface of the semiconductor chip, an encapsulating material encapsulating the semiconductor chip, the surface portion being other than regions, each of the regions connecting with the first second electrodes, each of inner electrodes being connected with the first or the second electrodes, a thickness of the inner electrode from the first surface or the second surface being the same thickness as the encapsulating material from the first surface or the second surface, respectively, outer electrodes, each of the outer electrodes being formed on the encapsulating material and connected with the inner electrode, a width of the outer electrode being at least wider than a width of the semiconductor chip, and outer plating materials, each of the outer plating materials covering five surfaces of the outer electrode other than one surface of the outer electrode being connected with the inner electrode. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272818 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE FOR PREVENTING CRACK IN PAD REGION AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A semiconductor device which prevents a crack from occurring on a pad region is provided. The semiconductor device includes a lower pad, an upper pad which is formed above the lower pad, an insulation layer which is formed between the lower pad and the upper pad, a via net for electrically connecting the lower pad and the upper pad in the insulation layer, the via net having a net shape in which a unit grid is connected with its adjacent unit grids to form a net structure, and at least one via hole for electrically connecting the lower pad and the upper pad in the unit grid of the via net. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272819 | WAFER LEVEL PACKAGE AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a wafer level package includes a rerouting pattern formed on a semiconductor substrate and a first encapsulant pattern overlying the rerouting pattern. The first encapsulant pattern has a via hole to expose a portion of the rerouting pattern. The package additionally includes an external connection terminal formed on the exposed portion of the rerouting pattern. An upper section of the sidewall and a sidewall of the external connection terminal may be separated by a gap distance. The gap distance may increase toward an upper surface of the encapsulant pattern. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272820 | STACKED SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A stacked semiconductor package includes a semiconductor package module including a plurality of semiconductor packages each of which has a first surface, a second surface facing away from the first surface, side surfaces connecting the first surface and the second surface and through-holes formed on the side surfaces to pass through the first surface and the second surface and which are stacked such that their through-holes vertically connect with one another, and adhesive members which are formed between the semiconductor packages and attach the semiconductor packages to one another, a main substrate supporting the semiconductor package module and formed, on a third surface thereof facing the semiconductor package module, with main connection pads which are aligned with the through-holes, and conductive connection members formed in the through-holes and electrically connecting the semiconductor packages with the main connection pads. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272821 | Wiring Substrate Manufacturing Method and Wiring Substrate - A wiring substrate manufactured by thinning a silicon substrate, which is coated by an insulation film, from a lower surface to an upper surface to form a substrate body. The substrate body is etched using a resist, which includes an opening, as a mask and the insulation film as an etching stopper layer to form a through hole and a cover, which covers an opening of the through hole at the upper surface of the substrate body. In a state in which the cover is formed, a functional element is formed on the upper surface of a further insulation film at the upper side of the substrate body. Then, a through electrode is formed in at least the through hole. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272822 | Semiconductor Components Having Conductive Vias With Aligned Back Side Conductors - A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor substrate, conductive vias in the substrate having terminal portions, a polymer layer on the substrate and back side conductors formed by the terminal portions of the conductive vias embedded in the polymer layer. A stacked semiconductor component includes a plurality of components having aligned conductive vias in electrical communication with one another. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272823 | THROUGH SUBSTRATE VIAS - Through substrate vias (TSVs) are provided after substantially all high temperature operations needed to form a device region of a first thickness proximate the front surface of a substrate wafer by: (i) from the front surface, forming comparatively shallow vias of a first aspect ratio containing first conductors extending preferably through the first thickness but not through the initial wafer thickness, (ii) removing material from the rear surface to form a modified wafer of smaller final thickness with a new rear surface, and (iii) forming from the new rear surface, much deeper vias of second aspect ratios beneath the device region with second conductors therein contacting the first conductors, thereby providing front-to-back interconnections without substantially impacting wafer robustness during manufacturing and device region area. Both aspect ratios are desirably about ≦40, usefully ≦10 and preferably ≦5. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272824 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Channels in Back Surface of FO-WLCSP for Heat Dissipation - A semiconductor device has semiconductor die mounted to a temporary carrier. An encapsulant is deposited over the die and carrier. A channel is formed in a back surface of the die, either while in wafer form or after mounting to the carrier. The channel corresponds to a specific heat generating area of the die. The channel can be straight or curved or crossing pattern. The carrier is removed. An interconnect structure is formed over the encapsulant and die. The semiconductor die are singulated through the encapsulant. A TIM and heat sink are formed over the channel and encapsulant. Alternatively, a conformal plating layer can be formed over the channel and encapsulant. A conductive via can be formed through the encapsulant, and TSV formed through the die. The die with channels can be mounted over a second semiconductor die which is mounted to the interconnect structure. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272825 | STACKED DIE ASSEMBLY HAVING REDUCED STRESS ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTS - Methods are disclosed for improving electrical interconnection in stacked die assemblies, and stacked die assemblies are disclosed having structural features formed by the methods. The resulting stacked die assemblies are characterized by having reduced electrical interconnect failure. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272826 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRIC FUNCTIONAL LAYER ON A SURFACE OF A SUBSTRATE - An electric functional layer is produced on a surface of a substrate, having at least an electronic component, particularly a semiconductor chip, provided thereof. The electric functional layer is formed using particles in powder of an electrically conductive material. The functional layer is blown on the surface of the substrate to form a thick and strong adhesive layer on impact with the substrate. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272827 | Adhesive Flexible Barrier Film, Method Of Forming Same, And Organic Electronic Device Including Same - An adhesive flexible barrier film comprises a substrate and a barrier layer disposed on the substrate. The barrier layer is formed from a barrier composition comprising an organosilicon compound. The adhesive flexible barrier film also comprises an adhesive layer disposed on the barrier layer and formed from an adhesive composition. A method of forming the adhesive flexible barrier film comprises the steps of disposing the barrier composition on the substrate to form the barrier layer, disposing the adhesive composition on the barrier layer to form the adhesive layer, and curing the barrier layer and the adhesive layer. The adhesive flexible barrier film may be utilized in organic electronic devices. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272828 | EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION FOR SEMICONDUCTOR ENCAPSULATION AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an epoxy resin composition for semiconductor encapsulation, including the following ingredients A to E: A: an epoxy resin; B: a silicone mixture containing the following ingredients b1 and b2, with a weight ratio of the ingredients b1 and b2 being from 5/95 to 25/75 in terms of b1/b2: b1: a silicone compound having an amino group in both ends thereof and having a weight average molecular weight of from 600 to 900, and b2: a silicone compound having an amino group in both ends thereof and having a weight average molecular weight of from 10,000 to 20,000; C: a phenol resin; D: a curing accelerator; and E: an inorganic filler containing the following ingredients e1 and e2: e1: a crystalline silica, and e2: a fused silica. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272829 | EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION FOR OPTICAL-SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT ENCAPSULATION AND OPTICAL-SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an epoxy resin composition for optical-semiconductor element encapsulation, including the following ingredients (A), (B) and (C): (A) an epoxy resin; (B) a curing agent including a phenol resin (b1) represented by the following general formula (1), and an acid anhydride (b2) in which R represents -phenyl- or -biphenyl-, and n is 0 or a positive integer; and (C) a curing accelerator, in which a ratio between the number of hydroxyl groups of the ingredient (b1) and the number of hydroxyl groups of the ingredient (b2), in the ingredient (B) is 99.99/0.01 to 50/50 in terms of b1/b2. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272830 | DOWNCOMERS FOR MASS TRANSFER COLUMN - The present disclosure is directed to an improved mass-transfer column, the column comprising a plurality of trays and associated downcomers, wherein at least one of the downcomers comprises an upstream and downstream end, as defined by the direction of flow of liquid through the column, the upstream and downstream end each having an opening defined by a plurality of walls, wherein each of the walls extend substantially entirely between the upstream opening and the downstream opening, and wherein at least one of the walls has at least two sections, a first section of the wall forming an angle α with a plane parallel to the associated tray, and a second section of the wall, which forms an angle β with a plane parallel to the associated tray, wherein said second section is downstream from the first section, and α<β. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272831 | Wastewater treatment system - A wastewater treatment system for deployment within a pond having a floor and a wastewater surface is formed from a plurality of floating modular aeration units that are fluidly connected to a motorized blower via a central air delivery line. Each of the floating modular aeration units has an aeration grid retained below the wastewater surface and configured to form air bubbles below the wastewater surface. A buoyant frame retains the aeration grid above the floor of the water pond at a pre-determined depth. Pressurized air is delivered to the aeration grid forcing air bubbles to rise through the water column to the surface and supply oxygen to the pond. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272832 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER POLYMERIC FILMS - A feedblock including a first packet creator that forms a first packet including a first plurality of polymeric layers, the first plurality of layers including at least four first individual polymeric layers; and a second packet creator that forms a second packet including a second plurality of polymeric layers, the second plurality of layers including at least four second individual polymeric layers, wherein the first and second packet creators are configured such that, for each packet creator, respective individual polymeric layers of the plurality of polymeric layers are formed at approximately the same time. The feedblock may include a packet combiner that receives and combines the first and second primary packets to form a multilayer stream. In some examples, at least one of the first and second primary packets may be spread in the cross-web direction prior to being combined with one another. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272833 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HOUSING OF A NUMERIC DISPLAY - The method for manufacturing a housing of a numeric display have the steps of: providing a first injection-molding step for forming a reflecting cover, wherein the reflecting cover has a plurality of pattern segment units, each pattern segment unit is defined by reflecting surfaces of the reflecting cover and has a through hole, and providing a second injection-molding step for forming a transparent injection-molded body into each pattern segment unit, surfaces of the formed transparent injection-molded body being bonded to the corresponding reflecting surfaces, and the reflecting cover and the transparent injection-molded body being constructed as the housing of the numeric display. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272834 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT GUIDE PLATE HAVING LIGHT SCATTERING MICROSTRUCTURES - A method for manufacturing a light guide plate includes the follow steps. First, an injection mold including a cavity plate is provided. Then a plurality of microstructures is formed on the cavity plate by laser etching. Each microstructure includes a recess having a concave surface, and a protrusion formed around a periphery of the recess, wherein at least half of the concave surface is a mirror-like surface. Finally, a light guide plate is molded in the injection mold. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272835 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE JACKET ADAPTED FOR POST-EXTRUSION INSERTION OF OPTICAL FIBER AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications cable having a jacket including a feature for allowing post-extrusion insertion of an optical fiber or other signal-transmitting member. The present disclosure also relates to a method for making a telecommunications cable having a jacket including a feature for allowing post-extrusion insertion of an optical fiber or other signal-transmitting member. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272836 | ECCENTRIC VESSELS - Vessels, including non-symmetric vessels for mixing fluids, are disclosed. In one aspect, the vessel is one that has a non-rotationally-symmetric interior surface. For example, the vessel may have an oblique frustoconical shape. At least a portion of the mixing vessel may have horizontal cross-sections having varying area, in some embodiments. The vessel may be formed from any suitable material, e.g., glass, plastic, or stainless steel. Such vessels may be used, according to certain embodiments, to create single, double or other multiple emulsions, for example, by exposing liquids or fluids contained therein to relatively high shear rates. In some cases, the vessel may be designed to be pharmaceutical-grade and/or meet ASME Bioprocessing Equipment (ASME-BPE) standards. For instance, the vessel may be used under conditions where the vessel is sterile, and/or the vessel may have a polished internal surface. In some cases, the vessel includes a temperature control system surrounding at least a portion of the vessel. Other aspects relate to methods of using such vessels, methods of creating or preparing such vessels, or kits involving such vessels. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272837 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A DENTAL RESTORATION, DENTAL RESTORATION AND USE THEREOF - A system for making a dental restoration is provided. The system comprises a machine unit for processing a dental material to form the dental restoration, and a control unit for controlling the operation of the machine unit. An air channel for discharging a process-originated material from the machine unit provides an air connection between the machine unit and the control unit. The invention is advantageous in that it helps to increase the reliability of the machining operation. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272838 | Apparatus, System, and Method for Nanoimprint Template with a Backside Recess Having Tapered Sidewalls - An apparatus, system, and method for nanoimprint templates with a backside recess having tapered sidewalls. In some embodiments, the nanoimprint templates comprise a support structure having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a recess in the top surface. The recess may have an inwardly tapered sidewall extending from the top surface to a floor of the recess. The template may further comprise a mold on the bottom surface. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272839 | METHOD FOR VERIFYING TOLERANCE OF CONNECTOR MOLDING DIE - A method for verifying tolerance of a connector molding die includes, firstly, providing a first connector molding die, and molding a first optical connector using the first connector molding die. The centers of the lenses relative to the center of the first transmission surface are located. A second connector molding die is provided. A second optical connector is molded by the second connector molding die. The central locations of the first blind holes are determined by measuring the central locations of the second blind holes based on the center of the second transmission surface. Difference values between the locations of the centers of the lenses and the central locations of the first blind holes are determined. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272840 | Light Transmissive Mold and Apparatus For Imprinting a Pattern Onto a Material Applied on a Semiconductor Workpiece and Related Methods - A light transmissive mold used for imprinting a pattern onto a material applied on a semiconductor workpiece. The mold includes a first surface having an area of a pattern to be imprinted onto the material, a second surface located opposite from the first surface, and a third surface disposed between the first surface and the second surface, at a position inwardly away from the first surface. The third surface is arranged opposite to an area of the workpiece subjected to dicing. An alignment structure, provided for alignment between the mold and the workpiece, is formed in the third surface. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272841 | PLASTICITY PLASTIC FILM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING PLASTICITY PLASTIC FILM TO IN-MOLD DECORATION - A method for applying a plasticity plastic film to an in-mold decoration, including the steps of: (a) providing a substrate defining a top surface and a bottom surface, printing layer and a plastic material; wherein the plasticity plastic film comprises a photo-curing multiple functional group oligomer, a thermohardening resin and a cross-linking agent, and the photo-curing multiple functional group oligomer is cross-linked with the thermohardening resin through the cross-linking agent; (b) forming the plasticity plastic film on the top surface of the substrate; (c) hardening the plasticity plastic film; (d) solidifying the plasticity plastic film to form a plasticity resin layer; (e) covering the bottom surface of the substrate with the printing layer; (f) simultaneously pressing the plasticity resin layer and the substrate to form a predetermined shape; and then (g) forming the plastic material on a bottom surface of the printing layer. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272842 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND SHAPING ENVIRONMENT-CONSERVATIVE PLANT FIBER AS SUBSTITUTE FOR WOOD, PAPER, AND PLASTICS - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing environment-conservative plant fiber as substitute for wood, paper, and plastics, which includes the steps of having agricultural surpluses and/or plant wastes ground and then mixed with starch, a plasticizer, and additives according to desired percentages by using a high speed mixing machine, deposited into a dual screw machine for pressurization and blending, pulverized by a pulverization machine, processed by an extrusion machine, subjected to temperature control by using a mold temperature controller, and then deposited in a cooling system for cooling and pelletization by airstreams to complete workable environment-conservative plant fiber particles. The particles can be used to substitute wood, paper, and plastics for making various products. The manufacturing process of the method releases completely no waste water and waste gas. The products made of the particles are completely recyclable for re-use. Environmental conservation and reduction of energy consumption can be realized. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272843 | MOULD ASSEMBLY - A mould assembly ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110272844 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND BUILDING PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED THEREBY - A method for the production of an additive for building materials, wherein a hidrophobization agent is mixed with a solvent and the resulting emulsion is applied to quicklime, and then the material obtained is hydrated by adding water, wherein the hidrophobization agent is an oil having a dry matter content of 3 to 50% by weight, the quicklime in a quantity of 60 to 96% by weight is soaked with a quantity of 4 to 40% by weight of the mixture of the oil and the solvent, and after dying of the hydrated material a foaming agent is admixed thereto in a quantity of 0.25 to 0.6 part by weight of the foaming agent, preferably sodium bicarbonate, to one part by weight of the hydrated material. By using this additive, a binder comprising an additive is produced so that a hydraulic binding component and/or an isocyanate based binding component are/is added to the additive in a quantity of 4.8 to 14.8 parts by weight of the binding component to one part by weight of the additive. By using the binder comprising an additive, a building material is produced so that an expansion material is added to the binder comprising an additive in a proportion of 2 to 12 units by volume of the expansion material to one unit by volume of the binder comprising an additive, and the material obtained is mixed with added water to a homogenous consistency, then left or made to solidify. The building material according to the invention is preferably a heat-insulating plaster or lightweight concrete, or it can be a heat-insulating building element ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110272845 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A LOOPED MATERIAL BAND - A process of manufacturing a looped material band for use as a conveyor belt, a conveyor, a transmission belt or the like in which the ends of the band are assembled by fitting together two serrations that have complementary shapes and are connected by at least one transverse locking rod that is inserted through transverse openings arranged in the teeth of the serrations. The process comprises the steps of producing the transverse openings by machining the ends of the band to remove material in an area corresponding at least to the transverse openings to be produced, placing a transverse core pin in each machined area, overmolding material in the machined areas to restore the ends of the band, and one removing, after polymerization of the material, the transverse core pins that form the transverse openings. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272846 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A hollow golf club head with a concave portion is disclosed and claimed. The club head includes a metallic portion and a light-weight portion, which may be formed of plastic, composite, or the like. The concave portion allows the club designer to make a club head having very thin portions while still maintaining the requisite structural integrity. Convex bulges may optionally be provided to house weight inserts to enhance the playing characteristics of the golf club. The metallic portion of the club head may take on the appearance of a frame, into which several light-weight inserts are positioned. These light-weight inserts may be positioned in the crown, skirt, and sole of the club head. The club head may be formed by co-molding, eliminating the need for welding or adhesives, freeing mass to be used in more beneficial ways. The club head may be large to increase playability and forgiveness. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272847 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOLDED PARTS FROM PLASTICISABLE MATERIAL AND FROM FIBROUS INSERTS - The invention relates to a device for producing molded parts from plasticizable material and from fibrous inserts on a cyclically operating injection molding machine for processing plastics, comprising a plasticization unit ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110272848 | Non-fibrous high modulus ultra high molecular weight polyethylene tape for ballistic applications - A process for the production of a non-fibrous ultra high molecular weight polyethylene tape having a width of 1-inch or greater and a modulus of 1,400 grams per denier or greater. The non-fibrous UHMWPE tape is obtained by compression molding ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene powder at a temperature below its melting point and then drawing and stretching the entire resultant compression molded UHMWPE sheet, with no slitting or splitting of the sheet, at a draw ratio of at least 100:1. The UHMWPE tape can be produced in weights of 6,000 to 90,000 denier or greater. The UHMWPE tape of the present invention minimizes the effect of stress concentrators that are prevalent with fibers and thereby enables the tape to be drawn at much higher draw ratios than is possible with fibrous UHMWPE. When used in ballistics panels, the high modulus high molecular weight polyethylene tape of the present invention improves ballistic performance by providing enhanced dissipation of the impact energy of a projectile. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272849 | FEEDBLOCK FOR MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER POLYMERIC FILMS - A feedblock including a first packet creator that forms a first packet including a first plurality of polymeric layers, the first plurality of layers including at least four first individual polymeric layers; and a second packet creator that forms a second packet including a second plurality of polymeric layers, the second plurality of layers including at least four second individual polymeric layers, wherein the first and second packet creators are configured such that, for each packet creator, respective individual polymeric layers of the plurality of polymeric layers are formed at approximately the same time. The feedblock may include a packet combiner that receives and combines the first and second primary packets to form a multilayer stream. In some examples, at least one of the first and second primary packets may be spread in the cross-web direction prior to being combined with one another. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272850 | MOLD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A mold is provided, at an outer circumferential region thereof, with portions to be gripped, to allow a transfer apparatus to perform transferring to an object. The portions to be gripped are formed in a different shape from the remaining portion of the outer circumferential region. For a mold set including two molds, each of the molds is provided, at an outer circumferential region thereof, with portions to be gripped, to allow the transfer apparatus to perform transferring to the object. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272851 | In-Mold Lamination Of Decorative Products - A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer. A method is also disclosed for coating the exposed surface of the decorative layer between injection of the backing and outer layers to impart a desired visual effect or repair the surface. Use of multiple layers of decorative film, clear plastic and colored/opaque plastic is also disclosed to provide distinguishing visual effects. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272852 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONCAVE-SHAPED IN PARTICULAR U-SHAPED PIECE IN A COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE SAME - A process for manufacturing a piece made of composite material with a hollow form and including a fiber preform ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110272853 | RTM METHOD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FIBER-REINFORCED RESIN MODLED BODY - Provided is a RTM method wherein a molding die composed of a temperature control mechanism, which is arranged on at least one of a plurality of dies that form a molding die and adjusts the temperature of the die, and a valve mechanism, which starts and stops supply of a resin in a state of having fluidity to the cavity of the molding die, is used. In the method, a plurality of the valve mechanisms are arranged on the molding die, each of the valve mechanisms is provided with one or a plurality of temperature control systems which adjust the temperature of the valve mechanism, the resin in the state of having fluidity is supplied to the cavity from the valve mechanisms, and a reinforcing fiber base material contained in the cavity is impregnated with the resin. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272854 | SEMIAROMATIC POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE ARTICLE AND PROCESSES FOR ITS PREPARATION - A semiaromatic polyamide composite article comprising a first component comprising a fiber-reinforced material comprising a polyamide composition and reinforcing fibers and having a tensile modulus of at least about 16 GPa as measured by ISO method 527-2:1993 at a rate of 5 mm/min on test specimens having a thickness of 4 mm, a second component comprising a polyamide composition, and an optional tie layer therebetween. The polyamide composition of first component and/or the second component is a semiaromatic polyamide compositions. The second component is prepared by injection molding and/or injection-compression molding the semiaromatic polyamide composition onto the first component. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272855 | Techniques For Patterning Valve Components - Described are techniques for fabricating one or more parts of a valve used in a liquid chromatography system. At least one of a rotor and a stator are provided. The rotor is included in the valve and has a first surface facing a stator. The stator is included in the valve and has a second surface facing the rotor. A pattern is formed in at least one of the first surface and the second surface. Forming the pattern includes compressing the at least one surface by applying pressure thereto causing displacement of material to form at least one groove. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272856 | DRIED BIODEGRADABLE RESIN - The present invention provides biodegradable compositions, resins comprising the same, and composites thereof. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272857 | Elevator and Method for Tilting Solid Image Build Platform for Reducing Air Entrainment and for Build Release - A solid imaging apparatus is provided that includes a replaceable cartridge containing a source of build material and an extendable and retractable flexible transport film for transporting the build material layer-by-layer from the cartridge to the surface of a build in an image plane. An operator using the device needs merely to remove a spent cartridge and replace it with a fresh cartridge to continue solid imaging virtually uninterrupted. The apparatus also includes the capability of withdrawing and inserting an imager without the operator having to perform a separate alignment step. A brush attached to the transport film and forming part of the cartridge provides for intra-layer removal of excess uncured build material. If desired, the apparatus can produce a fully reacted build. A high intensity UV source cures the build between layers. An injection molded build pad is designed to hold a build in an inverted position for improving the build. The invention also provides for tilting the build elevator to reduce air entrainment and for releasing the build from the image plane. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272858 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME FROM SUBSTANTIALLY UNSORTED WASTE - A composite material having thermoplastic properties and comprising organic matter and optionally one or both of inorganic matter and plastic with unique characteristics is provided. Such a composite material may be prepared from waste such as domestic waste. For preparation of the composite material, waste is dried, optionally particulated. The dried and optionally particulated waste material is then heated, while mixing under shear forces. The composite material is processed to obtain useful articles. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272859 | DYNAMIC SEAL FOR MOLDING PROCESS AND METHOD OF USING - The invention relates to a dynamic mold seal for use in a method of molding apparatus to mold a polymeric frame or gasket onto the periphery of a glass sheet. The seal and method are preferably utilized to form a vehicle window. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272860 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND FILLED TPO ARTICLES HAVING IMPROVED AESTHETICS - The present invention relates to filled polymeric compositions, such as filled TPO compositions, having improved aesthetics, and to polymeric masterbatches which may be used to prepare the improved filled TPO compositions. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing the filled TPO compositions which eliminates a compounding step. The polymeric compositions of the present invention include at least about 5 weight percent inorganic filler based on the total weight of the polymeric composition; a high viscosity polypropylene impact copolymer having a highly crystalline portion, wherein the highly crystalline portion is present from about 20 weight percent to about 90 weight percent of the high viscosity polypropylene impact copolymer, and a xylene soluble portion, wherein the xylene soluble portion is present from about 10 weight percent to about 80 weight percent of the high viscosity polypropylene impact copolymer and has a z-average molecular weight greater than about 1,500,000 Da, a number average molecular weight less than about 100,000 Da, and a polydispersity index greater than about 5; and a low viscosity substantially linear ethylene polymer having a polydispersity index less than about 3.5, and a melt flow rate greater than about 40 g/10 min as measured according to ASTM D-1238 at 190° C./2.16 kg. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272861 | METHOD FOR PRE-TREATING PREFORMS AND BLOW MOLDING APPARATUS FOR PRE-TREATING AND BLOW MOLDING PREFORMS INTO CONTAINERS - A method for pre-treating preforms ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110272862 | SOLID STATE DEFORMATION PROCESSING OF CROSSLINKED HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYMERIC MATERIALS - Solid-state deformation processing of crosslinked high molecular weight polymers such as UHMWPE, for example by extrusion below the melt transition, produces materials with a combination of high tensile strength and high oxidative stability. The materials are especially suitable for use as bearing components in artificial hip and other implants. Treated bulk materials are anisotropic, with enhanced strength oriented along the axial direction. The material is oxidatively stable even after four weeks of accelerated aging in a pressure vessel containing five atmospheres of oxygen (ASTM F2003). Because of its oxidative stability, the deformation processed material is a suitable candidate for air-permeable packaging and gas sterilization, which has thus far been reserved for remelted crosslinked UHMWPE. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272863 | PREFORM HEATER USING GAS, METHOD, AND APPARATUS - The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for producing and treating plastic containers ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110272864 | Process and apparatus for molding continuous-fiber composite articles - A process and apparatus for multi-shot, liquid-resin-molding of continuous-fiber composite articles is disclosed. The process involves the step-wise fabrication of an article wherein continuity of the fibers is maintained between the multiple workpieces of the finished composite article. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272865 | MEASUREMENT OF CHARGE BANK LEVEL IN A METALLURGICAL FURNACE - Various systems and methods for monitoring the level of a feed material layer in a metallurgical furnace are described. At least one non-contact sensor is used to sense a distance between the feed layer and a reference position. A process controller linked to the sensor provides a control signal based upon the sensed distance. The control signal may be used to control various factors in the operation of the metallurgical furnace. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272866 | MEASUREMENT OF CHARGE BANK LEVEL IN A METALLURGICAL FURNACE - Various systems and methods for monitoring the level of a feed material layer in a metallurgical furnace are described. At least one non-contact sensor is used to sense a distance between the feed layer and a reference position. A process controller linked to the sensor provides a control signal based upon the sensed distance. The control signal may be used to control various factors in the operation of the metallurgical furnace. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272867 | HANDLING MACHINE FOR HANDLING RAILS AND HANDLING PROCESS THEREOF - A handling machine for handling rails, arranged in line immediately downstream of a rolling plant, which allows an optimal clamping of the rail along its longitudinal extension, thus effectively withstanding the deflection and its variations, while allowing a longitudinal movement of the rail caused by thermal shrinkage, thus avoiding damages both to the external surface of the rail and to the handlers. A process of handling the rail is also described, which optimizes moving, positioning along a roller table and maintaining the rail substantially rectilinear during the thermal treatment to which it is subjected. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272868 | BUSTLE PIPE ARRANGEMENT - The present invention proposes a bustle pipe arrangement ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110272869 | VIBRATION STOPPER FOR MATERIAL FEEDER - A feed rod vibration prevention support of a material feeder includes a guide device for guiding a feed rod moving to feed a material to a working machine, and a vibration attenuation mechanism for preventing the feed rod from being vibrated. The guide device further includes a guide and a bush supported by the guide having a feed rod placed thereon. The vibration attenuation mechanism includes a first elastic material located between the bush and the guide. The bush is provided with a flanged portion. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272870 | BUSH FOR ISOLATING STABILIZER FROM VIBRATION - A bush for isolating a stabilizer from vibration, is adapted to be fitted from the open end of an axle beam having a substantially U-shaped cross-section, to a stabilizer bar passing through the inside of the axle beam. The bush includes a fitting hole and an opening for guiding the bar into the fitting hole. The opening has a pair of first projections facing each other and a pair of second projections facing each other. When the opening becomes engaged with the bar, the first and second projections sequentially and individually contact with the bar and elastically deform in the direction in which the opening opens. When the fitting hole has engaged with the bar, the bush makes contact with the inner surface of the beam and elastically deforms in the direction in which the opening closes, and this causes the second projections to make contact with the first projections. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272871 | Wafer Spin Chuck and an Etcher Using the Same - A wafer spin chuck and an etcher using the same are provided. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provide a wafer spin chuck device comprising: a spin body which spins a wafer; and a stationary body which holds the spin body and is under the spin body with a space between the spin body and the stationary body, wherein the stationary body includes a blocking unit which blocks the space with a fluid. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272872 | CRADLE FOR MACHINING OF LARGE PINIONS - A cradle device for large pinion gears or blanks wherein a pinion may be supported and rotated for machining. The cradle device comprises one or more adjustable prismatic units each including a plurality of angular plates that are movable toward and/or away from one another along the width of the cradle device in order to raise and lower, and/or laterally shift, a pinion placed thereon so as to position the pinion for machining. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272873 | END CLAMP AND METHOD OF USE THERE FOR - A clamping mechanism is described which includes an end clamp which may include a face plate, a pair of opposing first jaws operably attached to the face plate selectively positionable toward and away from one another, each of the pair of first jaws having a first jaw inner clamp member and a first jaw outer clamp member forming a nest there between, and a pair of opposing second jaws operably attached to the face plate selectively positionable toward and away from one another, each of the pair of second jaws having a second jaw inner clamp member and a second jaw outer clamp member forming a nest there between. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272874 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING WAFER SHAPED ARTICLES - A spin chuck for holding semiconductor wafers includes one or more damping mechanisms to limit the force with which chuck pins impact the wafer edge following wafer shift. The damping mechanism may be a linear or rotary dashpot. The dashpot or dashpots are mounted on a surface of the chuck body and include a control arm that contacts a common gear ring that in turn drives the chuck pins during radially inward and outward movement. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272875 | SUPPORT DEVICE - A support device includes a supporting portion touching and resisting on workpieces, a holding portion and a driving portion. The supporting portion elastically connects with the holding portion to adjust a relative position with the holding portion according to size of the workpieces. The supporting portion includes a supporting part and a first spring. The holding portion is driven by the driving portion to fasten the supporting portion to the holding portion when the relative position is determined. The holding portion includes a driving plate, a lid portion, a plurality of fixing blocks, a plurality of second springs, a first cover and a connecting part. The driving portion is used to drive the holding portion to engage with the supporting portion by the means of air pressure or hydraulic pressure, and includes a driving portion, a piston and a motherboard. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272876 | SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND SHEET CONVEYING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a sheet conveying device includes a paper feeding roller, a separating roller, a double-feed detection section, a double-feed determining section, a torque limiter, a driving section, and a driving force-input control section. The paper feeding roller conveys a sheet. The separating roller separates sheets doubly fed to a nip between the separating roller and the paper feeding roller. The double-feed detection section detects conveyance state of the sheets to the nip and outputs a detection signal. The double-feed determining section determines, on the basis of the detection signal, whether sheets conveyed to the nip are doubly fed. If only one sheet is conveyed to the nip, the torque limiter allows the separating roller to be driven to rotate following the paper feeding roller. The driving section inputs driving force to the separating roller via the torque limiter. If the double-feed determining section determines that the sheets are doubly fed, the driving force-input control section causes the driving section to input the driving force to the torque limiter and, if the double-feed determining section determines that the sheets are not doubly fed, the driving force-input control section stops the input of the driving force to the torque limiter by the driving section. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272877 | VORTEX SUCTION SEPARATOR DEVICE - A system for separating an article from the outer part of a stack and conveying it along a transfer path includes a stack assembly configured to receive a stack of articles. A mounting assembly including at least one vortex suction unit is disposed so as to face the stack of articles at least one of a leading edge and a trailing edge thereof. The vortex suction unit includes a conveyor configured to transport an article from the stack. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272878 | MEDIA PICK SYSTEM AND MEDIA PICK METHOD THEREOF - A media pick system includes a pick-up rack, a pick-up roller, a separate roller, a swing gear arm, a swing gear lever, and a part of action. While the separate roller and the swing gear arm are driven to rotate, the swing gear lever would be driven to rotate. Therefore, while the torque generated on the pick-up rack by the part of action so that the pick-up rack could be lifted up or pushed down to pick up the media. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272879 | PAPER FEEDING CASSETTE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a paper feeding cassette includes a sheet storing section, side guides, and a sheet tray. The sheet storing section stores a sheet to be fed. The side guides move in the width direction orthogonal to a sheet feeding direction from the sheet storing section and regulate movement of a sheet end at least to one side in the width direction. The sheet tray lifts a downstream side end in the sheet feeding direction from the inside of the sheet storing section on the lower surface of the sheet stored in the sheet storing section. A through-hole including at least a passing area in the width direction of the side guides is provided in the sheet tray. At least a part of an edge that is present on the downstream side in the sheet feeding direction, faces the through-hole, and extends in the width direction moves closer to the sheet feeding direction as the part of the edge moves further away from the sheet center in the width direction to an end side. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272880 | INFLATABLE VEHICLES FOR SIMULATING DRIVING FOR USE WITH VIDEO GAMES - An inflatable vehicle for simulating a driving experience while playing realistic computer-video driving games such as the WII games, The vehicle is life-like in construction and allows a player to sit therein while playing driving game. A steering wheel or handle bar is configured to receive a game controller—which controls the video game when the steering wheel or handle bar is manipulated like a real life equivalent thereof. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272881 | PLAYING CARD SHUFFLER - An apparatus is for shuffling a plurality of playing cards used in gaming. The apparatus includes a support adapted to support the unshuffled cards on-edge. An exciter is also included, and is adapted to impart vibrational action to the supported cards. Cards drop in a random fashion such as by controlling the relative position of the cards and passage through one or more slots in the supporting rest. In some of the apparatuses a medial receiver is adapted to receive at least one card dropped from the support and to retain the at least one received card to substantially block the slot to prevent further cards from dropping. A positioner is preferably included to change the relative position of the unshuffled deck and slots though which the cards drop. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272882 | Sliding shell mechanism for a hollow puzzle - A sliding shell mechanism includes three hidden circumferential bands, each hidden circumferential band including one large rectangular piece, two square pieces and three rectangular pieces, the large rectangular piece comprising the equivalent of a fourth rectangular piece and a third square piece, eight triangular surface pieces, each triangular surface piece having an outside body portion, an inside body portion and a surrounding slot extending between the outside body portion and the inside body portion, and wherein the surrounding slots are sized and configured to slidingly and matingly receive portions of the large rectangular piece, the two square pieces, and the three rectangular pieces. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272883 | Interactive Role Playing Game - The present invention is an adult role playing game that involves relationships and interaction. The game uses fashion jewelry with figures to communicate visually and indicate which role(s) are available for play as the roles vary by figure as to levels of play and to be a player and initiate play one must consent. The game relies on communication, negotiation and agreement along with Choice, Chance and Opportunity to determine potential role(s) that are multiple and diverse and are assigned to the game apparatus by the players. The apparatus consists of communication by the numbers, spinning wheel, coins and others that will determine the specific role by chance. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272884 | TRANSPORT OF AN OBJECT ACROSS A SURFACE - A basic idea of the present application is that in case of determining a position of the object on the surface, it is possible to also use transport mechanisms for the transport of the object on the surface which leads to less reproducible transport movements as the regulation may be executed directly on the basis of the observed movement as compared to the desired movement. Embodiments using compressed air, magnetism and/or bending waves are described. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272885 | CARD GAME - A method of playing a card game between a banker and players includes a standard deck of 53 cards having the standard four suits and a Joker. After each player places a bet, the dealer deals a hand of four cards to each player and the banker. Each of the hands are set into a two card top hand and a two card bottom hand. The hands are ranked with paired sets higher than unpaired sets. The banker has a copy win advantage so that the banker wins if the cards are the same ignoring suit. The ranking of paired sets is in the following order from highest to lowest: A-A, K-K, Q-Q, J-J, T-T, 9-9, 8-8, 7-7, 6-6, 5-5, 4-4, 3-3, 2-2. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272886 | Craps blackjack - A playing method of modified blackjack card game using 6 or 8 decks of standard playing cards without jokers named Craps Blackjack is using two steps wagering, win or lose at two initial cards and continue to play or fold the hand method to play the blackjack card game and provide five optional side bets. It begins with an initial wager on two different wagering circle named Bet and Any Craps, or either one in order initially dealing two cards to players face-up and to a house dealer one card face-up and one card face-down one at a time, then, resolve the wager on first bet named any craps and continue to play with or without additional wager. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272887 | DIRECT PRIZE-DISPENSING GAME WITH CRANE DISPENSER - A direct prize-dispensing game dispenses prizes using a crane assembly under control of the game player. The player participates in an underlying game of the prize-dispensing game that is independent from the prize dispensing function of the crane assembly. When the player successfully achieves an object of the game entitling the player to a prize, the prize-dispensing game switches player control to the crane assembly for dispensing an associated prize selection. The player then controls the crane assembly to select a desired prize. The prize-dispensing game keeps the controls to the crane assembly until a prize is dispensed to the player. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272888 | Slip joint with clamp - The present invention provides an improved slip joint pipe coupling, which is reinforced by the mechanical compression of a split collar and sealing ring. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272889 | Method For Sealing Membrane Modules - A method for sealing a membrane module by introducing a seal or a sealing mass between a head plate holding a tube bundle and a mounting ring holding the head plate. Alternatively, a sealing mass containing quartz sand is proposed for sealing cracks in the head plate. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272890 | FIRESEAL - A fireseal for sealing around a cylindrical shaft or pipe. The fireseal is helical and has an expanded cross-section in a central portion intermediate its ends. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272891 | Systems and Methods and Apparatus Involving Fabricating Brush Seals - A method for fabricating a brush seal assembly comprising, bending a first plate member to a helical shape, bending a second plate member to a helical shape, securing the first plate member to a drum, winding a wire material around the drum and the first plate member, securing the second plate member to the drum, attaching the second plate member and the first plate member to the wire, and cutting the wire to define a bristle length. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272892 | Low breakout friction energized gasket - A mechanical seal typically includes gaskets as secondary seals therein. An improved gasket is provided which has a U cup design wherein the gasket is formed with a first spring-energized groove which opens radially and has a deflectable sealing wall which is deflectable axially, and includes a second spring-energized groove which is canted at an angle relative to the axial and radial directions wherein the groove defines a sealing leg which is deflectable at an angle relative to the axial and radial directions. A support ring supports the canted sealing leg along the major extent thereof wherein an end portion of the canted sealing leg is disposed for sealing contact with an axially-extending component surface. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272893 | Labyrinth Seal For A Turbomachine - Labyrinth seal for a turbomachine having a plurality of elongated seal blades arranged along a longitudinal direction of the labyrinth seal next to one another and at a distance from one another so that a chamber is formed between adjacent seal blades. The seal blades each have a free end and at least one seal wall extending in longitudinal direction of the labyrinth seal. A seal gap is formed between each free end and the seal wall, adjacent chambers being in fluid communication with one another by the seal gap so that a working fluid impinging on the labyrinth seal can flow through the labyrinth seal in a throttled manner in a throttling direction proceeding from a first seal blade to a final seal blade. A fluid discharge device is provided that is arranged to bring about a continuous reduction in a specific enthalpy of the working fluid by discharging working fluid from the labyrinth seal along the throttling direction. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272894 | SEALING GLAND SYSTEM - A sealing gland system having an upper half, a lower half, and a sealing material positioned between the upper and lower halves. Each of the upper and lower halves and the sealing material has at least one opening extending therethrough, and wherein the sealing material forms a seal around at least one cable extending through the sealing material upon compression thereof. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272895 | Profile Seal with Corner Connectors | 2011-11-10 |
20110272896 | PRECISION FORMED ARTICLE AND METHOD - An elastomeric polymeric seal 10 includes a sealing surface 21 and an adjacent fluid repelling surface 20. The fluid repelling surface 20 is hydrophobic or superhydrophobic and is of substantially greater surface area than sealing surface 21. During manufacture of a silicone wafer 27, sealing surface 21 engages the wafer 27 to seal against leakage of electroplate solution fluid. The repelling surface 20 directs the electroplate solution fluid away from the sealing surface 21 during and after electroplating. The hydrophobic or superhydrophobic repelling surface includes a pattern of micro-pillars 51 and micro-channels between the pillars. The pillars are formed in the base material of the seal by laser ablation of the base material or by molding. Other seals 30 and 90 include a sealing surface and an adjacent hydrophobic or superhydrophobic repelling or stiction reduction surface. A fluidic device 95 includes plates 96 and 97 with micro-channels and micro-pillars. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272897 | LOCKING CHUCK - A chuck including a body with a nose section defining an axial bore formed therein, a plurality of jaws movably disposed with respect to the body, and a sleeve rotatably mounted about the body so that rotation of the sleeve moves the jaws relative to the axial bore. A bearing has a first race, a second race, and at least one bearing element disposed therebetween, one of the first race and the second race defining a ratchet and the other defining a pawl biased toward the ratchet. A biasing element is disposed between the pawl and the sleeve. The biasing element exerts a biasing force on the pawl toward the ratchet and the ratchet and the pawl prevent the second race from rotating in the opening direction with respect to the first race when engaged. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272898 | Clamping device - A clamping device for machine tools is provided with a chuck, the clamping jaws of which are actuated by a draw rod, the clamping device having of a servomotor, a movement converter and a force accumulator, the servomotor is connectable to the movement converter for triggering clamping movements. The movement converter and the force accumulator are disposed in a housing connectable to the machine spindle, and in clamping position of the clamping device, the sliding sleeve can be decoupled from the servomotor, and the housing can be connected to the movement converter by means of the sliding sleeve. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272899 | WAFER MOUNT DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An adhesive layer | 2011-11-10 |
20110272900 | CENTRAL MULTIDIRECTIONAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A central multidirectional transmission system is disclosed which includes a chassis having a central base and a central multidirectional mechanism, a rear suspension assembly, and a front suspension assembly. The rear suspension assembly, the front suspension assembly, and one or more mechanical and structural components are mounted to the central base. The rear suspension assembly serves as a base for a rear suspension and a telescoping mechanism and is attached in a pivotal manner to the central base. The front suspension assembly is also mounted to the central base in a manner which permits the front suspension assembly to rotate at differing vertical and horizontal angles with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272901 | MEDICAL CARE TROLLEY - The present invention relates to a medical care trolley comprising a frame ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110272902 | MEDICAL CART, MEDICATION MODULE, HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM, AND METHOD OF MEDICATION TRANSPORT - A medical cart is described and includes a work platform having a work surface and at least one compartment, a base, and a height adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the work platform relative to the base. A medication module is described and includes a plurality of compartments. The medical cart can be joined with a medication module. In addition, a plurality of medication modules can joined to form a train. The medical cart and medication module can be used collectively and individually in a variety of methods for transferring medicine. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272903 | Skateboard Wheel and Method of Maneuvering Therewith - The present disclosure generally relates to a spherical or curved skateboard wheel that is interchangeable with ordinary, standardized skateboard wheels used in the marketplace. The wheel in some embodiments provides greater weight to the board and protects internal bearings by not resulting in preferential shock positions within each wheel. Further, the spherical wheels allow for higher speed, reduced friction with the road surface when desired, reduction of random bounces of the board during tricks, and increased maneuverability over dry, granular, or soft surfaces. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272904 | SKATEBOARD WHEEL AND METHOD OF MANEUVERING THEREWITH - The present disclosure generally relates to a spherical or curved skateboard wheel with a grind face that is interchangeable with ordinary, standardized skateboard wheels used in the marketplace. The wheel in some embodiments provides greater weight to the board and protects internal bearings by not resulting in preferential shock positions within each wheel. Further, the spherical wheels allow for higher speed, reduced friction with the road surface when desired, reduction of random bounces of the board during tricks, and increased maneuverability over dry, granular, or soft surfaces. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272905 | Extendible Axle Member For The Rear Of An Agricultural Harvester - An extendible axle member ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110272906 | Swingarm Suspension - In one aspect of the present invention, a vehicle comprises a frame comprising a front portion and a rear portion, with two front wheels steerably attached to the front portion, a swing arm connected to the rear portion of the frame at first and second pivots separated by a first distance, the pivots comprising a common axis of rotation, and a drive wheel attached to a distal end of the swing arm, the common axis of rotation and the distal end of the swing arm being separated by a second distance, wherein the first distance is greater than the second distance. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272907 | INDEPENDENT AIR SUSPENSION FOR OFF-ROAD TRAILERS - A suspension system for use on off-road trailers may be an independent air suspension system that may provide ample wheel travel and stability to keep the wheels on the ground through rough and uneven terrain. Conventional suspension systems may lack adequate wheel travel, may bounce too much, or may not be soft enough. The suspension system of the present invention may use an air bag to normalize the suspension for varying weights of the trailer load, allowing proper suspension for both heavy and light loads. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272908 | TRACK ROD - A track rod for laterally locating an axle assembly with respect to a vehicle frame. The disclosed track rod is especially useful for large off highway vehicles. The track rod includes a first end piece pivotally connected to a vehicle structure such as a frame and a second end piece pivotally connected to a vehicle axle, one of the end pieces includes a housing having a fixed, force-receiving member The housing is adapted to receive a first elastomenc member located in a juxtaposed position with respect to one side of the fixed member A floating plate slidably received in the housing is located in a juxtaposed position with respect to the first elastomenc member The other end piece includes a portion receivable by the housing, A second elastomenc member is positioned between the end piece portion and the fixed member | 2011-11-10 |
20110272909 | Vehicle suspension linkage - A suspension linkage that produces a rearward arcing wheel path, comprising of either single or paired pivotally connected members. Cross linked trailing arm members attach pivotally to the frame and a rearmost vertical contact mounting point member with the mounting point for the rear wheel axle, ski or skid protruding below the cross linked trailing arms. This offers benefit for vehicle navigating rough terrain at high speed. The present invention provides a suspension linkage that produces a more rearward arcing wheel path than could be produced by a single pivot placed within the same physical bounds as the pivot points of the invention and introduces desirable ride effects related to accelerating and braking. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272910 | Independent Suspension Mechanism - There is disclosed an independent suspension unit for a vehicle which does not require an axle. The suspension unit includes a hanger for mounting to the vehicle's frame. A control arm is provided which has opposite first and second ends, the control arm being pivotally mounted to the hanger at a pivot point positioned between the first and second ends of the control arm. The suspension unit further includes a spindle arm mounted to the first end of the control arm, the spindle arm configured to mount to the wheel. The suspension unit also includes a jounce spring made of an elastomeric polymer material mounted between the control arm and the hanger at a first point on the control arm positioned between the pivot point and the first end. The suspension unit also includes a rebound spring made of an elastomeric polymer material mounted between the control arm and the hanger at a second point of the control arm adjacent the second end. The control arm and hanger are configured such that when the first end of the control arm pivots towards the frame of the vehicle the jounce spring is compressed and the rebound spring is relaxed. The control arm and the hanger are further configured such that when the first end of the control arm moves away from the frame the jounce spring is relaxed and the rebound spring is compressed. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272911 | Transverse Link On A motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a transverse link ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110272912 | MOTOR VEHICLE REAR TRAIN HAVING A TWO ARM SUSPENSION WITH A VERTICAL OPENING - The goal of the invention is a rear axle ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110272913 | ADJUSTABLE WALKER - An adjustable walker includes first and second side frames. Each side frame includes a front leg defining a fixed end and a free end and a rear leg defining a fixed end and a free end. The legs are coupled to one another at the fixed ends thereof and are extendable between a first position defining a first length and a second position defining a second length greater than the first length. Each leg includes a locking mechanism for releasably fixing the leg in each of the first and second positions. A side brace is coupled to the front and rear legs and includes a side rail extending transversely therebetween. The side brace is moveable along the legs between the fixed ends and the free ends thereof. The side brace includes a latching mechanism for releasably fixing the position of the side brace with respect to the legs. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272914 | WHEELCHAIR ATTACHMENT DEVICE - A wheelchair attachment device comprising an elongated body with a plurality of holes, a base bar attached at a lower portion of the elongated body, a mounting bracket to attach the base bar to the plurality of holes along the elongated body, an attachment screw to affix the base bar to a wheelchair, a top bar at an upper portion of the elongated body, a set of butterfly nuts to attach the elongated body to the top bar, a strap wherein the strap secures a bow to the top bar to allow a user to shoot the bow while seated in the wheelchair. The wheelchair attachment device may be raised or lowered depending on the user and the direction of their shot. Various recreational apparatus may be secured on the wheelchair attachment device, including a hand gun, rifle or even a video camera. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272915 | Middle Hoop System for an Articulated Vehicle - A middle hoop system for a vehicle joint is arranged between a vehicle front part and a vehicle rear part of a vehicle. The middle hoop forms a passage between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part, the middle hoop surrounding the passage. A cable which is arranged above the passage extends along a curved path between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. A bearing is provided between the cable and the middle hoop. The bearing has a guide surface permitting a relative movement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle between the cable and the middle hoop. The cable is subject to a smaller load by the middle hoop system. | 2011-11-10 |
20110272916 | Connection Arrangement for a Trailer Vehicle and Trailer Vehicle - The invention relates to a connection arrangement for a trailer vehicle and to a trailer vehicle. The connection arrangement ( | 2011-11-10 |