49th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100308499 | METHOD FOR FORMING A COMPOSITE LAMINATE - A method for forming a composite laminate includes: providing an upper die and a lower die; disposing the composite laminate over a die cavity of the lower die, and lowering the upper die onto the composite laminate and thereafter into the die cavity so as to hot press the composite laminate; folding inwardly a marginal end of the composite laminate that extends outwardly of the die cavity; removing the lower die from the upper die; and removing the upper die from the hot-pressed composite laminate. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308500 | Resin multiplayer injection molding method - While a second layer resin is being charged, a movable platen is moved backward to reach a given movable platen position (S | 2010-12-09 |
20100308501 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING FLAT PANEL DISPLAY DEVICE - A method and apparatus for fabricating a flat panel display device is disclosed. A thin film is patterned in a patterning process using a soft mold without using a photo process. A thin film layer and a resist are sequentially formed on a substrate. A designated resist pattern is formed by applying pressure to the resist using a soft mold. The resist has a dipole moment μ value equal to or higher than 2(D), or has a solubility parameter value lower than 6(cal/cm | 2010-12-09 |
20100308502 | FLOATING CUT-OFF BAR FOR A MOLD BOX - A floating cut-off bar coupled to a feed drawer whereby a mechanism allows the floating cut-off bar to engage the specified contour of side rails and a division plate in a mold box assembly and aid in material distribution by screeding excess material and delivering additional material to areas of the mold box as necessary and method of making wall blocks therefrom. The specified contour of the side rails and optionally division plate is designed to optimally deliver material to achieve a specified uniform density of the block produced for greater structural integrity, strength and durability of the block. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308503 | METHOD AND TOOL FOR EXPANDING A PIPE END - A pipe end is expanded with the aid of an expander tool ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308504 | MOLD ASSEMBLY EMPLOYING FLUID HEATING - A mold assembly for manufacturing concrete blocks in an automated dry-cast block machine. The mold assembly includes a plurality of liner plates which together form a mold cavity, wherein at least one of the liner plates includes an internal network of shafts which is configured to receive and provide a flow path for heated fluid to pass through to heat the at least one liner plate. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308505 | PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD OF LOW CARBON MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEEL - A mold plate having a mold cavity configured for plastic injection molding one or more articles such as a panel or frame of an electronic display screen such as a flat screen TV is formed from a low carbon martensitic stainless steel alloy comprising: about 0.05%-0.07% by weight C, about 1.15%-1.45% by weight Mn, a maximum of 0.025% by weight P, a maximum of 0.008% by weight S, about 0.3%-0.6% by weight Si, about 12.15%-12.65% by weight Cr, about 0%-0.5% by weight Ni, about 0.45%-0.65% by weight Cu, about 0.02%-0.08% by weight V, about 0.04%-0.08% by weight N, with the balance being Fe with trace amounts of ordinarily present elements. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308506 | Form Release Composition and Method - A form release composition including a plant oil, an emulsifying agent and water, wherein the plant oil, the emulsifying agent and the water are blended to form an emulsion. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308507 | METHOD OF PRODUCING RESIN MOLDED ARTICLE - Provided is a method of producing a resin molded article which hardly involves the occurrence of optical distortion and of sink marks. The method of producing a resin molded article includes: a first step including pouring a polyfunctional (meth)acrylic monomer into a molding die and irradiating the polyfunctional (meth)acrylic monomer with radiant energy rays until a polymerization conversion degree reaches 1 to 10% to polymerize a part of the polyfunctional (meth)acrylic monomer; and a second step including heating the polymerized polyfunctional (meth)acrylic monomer after the first step in a state where the polymerized polyfunctional (meth)acrylic monomer is held in the molding die to further polymerize a remaining part of the polyfunctional (meth)acrylic monomer until the polymerization conversion degree reaches 60% or more. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308508 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THERMOFORMING A SHEET - The device for thermoforming a sheet has two molds. The first mold includes a movable plug support plate and heated plugs projecting from the plug support plate, which plugs are spaced a predetermined distance apart. A plurality of induction coils is arranged stationary in an area of the device adjacent to the plug support plate, and the plug support plate has an induction element of inductively heatable material. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308509 | METHODS OF FORMING MOLDS AND METHODS OF FORMING ARTICLES USING SAID MOLDS - A method of forming a working mold including: placing a substrate ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308510 | DEVICE FOR CURING PLASTIC LINERS USED FOR REHABILITATING DUCTS | 2010-12-09 |
20100308511 | NEMATIC ELASTOMER FIBER WITH MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF A MUSCLE - A method of making a liquid crystalline fiber is disclosed. A copolymer having a liquid crystalline side group and a crosslinking side group is crosslinked. A fiber of the crosslinking copolymer is drawn before the crosslinking reaction is complete. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308512 | NANOIMPRINT RESIST, NANOIMPRINT MOLD AND NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - A nanoimprint mold includes a flexible body and a molding layer formed on the flexible body. The molding layer includes a plurality of protrusions and recesses. The molding layer is a polymer material polymerized via a cross linking polymerization of a nanoimprint resist which includes a hyperbranched polyurethane oligomer (HP), a perfluoropolyether (PFPE), a methylmethacrylate (MMA), a diluent solvent and a photo initiator. A method for making the nanoimprint mold is also provided. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308513 | TEMPLATE AND PATTERN FORMING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a template for imprint lithography includes a transparent substrate having a pattern with a recess portion and a protruding portion, and a light-shielding portion formed on a bottom surface of the recess portion and on a top surface of the protruding portion. A side wall of the protruding portion is inclined. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308514 | CORRECTING APPARATUS OF SEAMLESS BELT, AND CORRECTING METHOD OF SEAMLESS BELT - A correcting apparatus of a seamless belt includes a bottomed cylindrical main body that has an inner peripheral surface formed of mirror surface and that accommodates a seamless belt at a distance from the inner peripheral surface, a lid body detachably attached to the main body, a fixing unit that fixes an upper end and a lower end of the seamless belt to the mirror surface, a pressing unit that presses the seamless belt accommodated in the main body against the mirror surface, and a heating unit that heats the mirror surface. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308515 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A VACUUM MOLDED FIBERGLASS CHIPPER BODY - A process for making a fiberglass chipper body. The process includes first providing a mold having a flange extending around an outside periphery of the mold. Next, the mold is coated with a gel-coat layer. At least one layer of fiberglass is then placed onto the mold over the gel-coat layer. The next step is to place a cover over the mold to completely cover the fiberglass. Breather strips are then inserted around the outside periphery of the mold, a plenum is placed onto the mold flange, and a vacuum is attached to the plenum. Once a resin is injected through the cover into the fiberglass, the fiberglass is cured under vacuum before the fiberglass chipper body is removed from the mold. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308516 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE SHOCK ABSORBER - A method and apparatus for a vehicle shock absorber comprising a main damper cylinder, a first reservoir and a second reservoir. One embodiment includes a first operational mode where both reservoirs are in fluid communication with the cylinder. In a second operational mode, only one reservoir communicates with the cylinder during fluid evacuation from the cylinder. In each mode, rebound from either or both reservoirs may travel through a single, user-adjustable metering device. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308517 | COATED SPRING AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A spring suitable for use in an acidizing wellbore is disclosed. The spring includes a spring member comprising an Ni-base or a Co-base alloy, the spring member having an outer surface. The spring also includes an acidizing fluid resistant coating layer disposed on the outer surface of the spring member. A method of making a spring suitable for use in an acidizing wellbore environment is also disclosed. The method includes forming a spring member comprising an Ni-base or a Co-base alloy, the spring member having an outer surface. The method also includes disposing an acidizing fluid resistant coating layer on the outer surface of the spring member. In an exemplary embodiment, the spring may include a torsion spring used in a flapper valve. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308518 | Spring Strut Arrangement for Wheel Suspension of Motor Vehicles - The invention relates a spring strut arrangement for wheel suspensions of motor vehicles, which is formed from a telescoping shock absorber, a suspension spring element which is preferably made as a helical compression spring, and a preloaded spring element which is preferably made as a helical compression spring, the spring elements being supported by way of spring caps on the body of the motor vehicle and on a wheel suspension element and a third spring cap located in between being movably guided along the longitudinal axis of the shock absorber relative to the body by way of an electrically driven positioning drive which is located within the spring elements, the positioning drive having a positioning spindle which is pivoted around the shock absorber and an adjusting nut which is connected to the movable spring cap. According to the invention, the shock absorber with the shock absorber tube is located at the top on the body of the motor vehicle and the positioning spindle is pivoted on the shock absorber tube. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308519 | ELECTRO PERMANENT MAGNETIC APPARATUS WITH DUAL WORKING FACE - An Electro Permanent Magnetic work holding apparatus with two working faces generating dual side magnetic flux with an innovative arrangement of permanent magnets for anchoring of ferromagnetic materials comprises of coils or electrical winding(s) ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308520 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FASTENING A PLANAR SUBSTRATE, HAVING AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT OR THE LIKE, IN A MOUNTING POSITION - In a method for fastening a planar substrate having an electric circuit at a mounting position on a mounting element, a holding arrangement acts upon the planar substrate to fasten it, an activatable expansion arrangement being used as the holding arrangement. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308521 | CLAMPING APPARATUS - A clamp rod ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308522 | CLAMPING ASSEMBLY FOR CLAMPING STRINGS OF STRINGING MACHINE FOR SPORT RACKETS - A clamping assembly for stringing machine includes a slide member, a positioning device, a control device and a rail. The positioning device and a tube are located on two ends of the slide member. The control device includes a pin, a ring-shaped member and a knob. The pin is pivotably connected with the knob. The tube includes an engaging section and a receiving section. The receiving section has a positioning pin and a spring which biases the positioning pin so as to move the positioning pin axially. The knob having a pin hole defined in an underside thereof and can be securely positioned by inserting the insertion member into the pin hole. The knob includes a release button which is connected with a bolt. When pressing the release button, the bolt moves the insertion member which releases the knob. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308523 | Tool for installation of a pipe connection - A tool for installation of a pipe connection that has a pipe connection sleeve and two pinch collets that can be pressed onto it. The tool has two clamping jaws oriented parallel to one another, which can move relative to one another. Each jaw has at least one gripping section configured in U shape. The tool has a threaded spindle that connects the clamping jaws with one another, by means of which the clamping jaws can be moved towards one another during installation of the pipe connection. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308524 | WORK PALLET POSITIONING AND FIXING DEVICE - A positioning and fixing device positions a work pallet in the vertical and horizontal directions relative to a base member via a ring member, and also restricts its rotation around the vertical axis. The base member has Z reference surfaces that can stop a lower end reference surface of the ring member and position it in the vertical direction, and a tapered male engagement portion whose horizontal cross section is formed as a regular polygon having a plurality of outwardly convex circular arcuate vertex portions and a plurality of side portions, and that reduces in diameter upwards. The ring member has a tapered female engagement portion that can engage with the tapered male engagement portion so that its lower end reference surface is in contact against the Z reference surfaces. A clamp mechanism for fixing the ring member to the base member is provided, and the side portions of at least one of the tapered female engagement portion and the tapered male engagement portion are adapted to engage in close contact with the other via elastic deformation. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308525 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS PERFORMING POST-PROCESSING INCLUDING PUNCHING AND STAPLING ON RECORDING PAPER - An image forming apparatus, used with a post-processing apparatus performing a punching process and a stapling process allowing setting of position and number of staples, includes: a detecting device detecting a request in the post-processing unit based on request information input from a user; and a control device connected to receive an output of the detecting device and to control the post-processing apparatus, controlling the post-processing apparatus such that if the detecting device detects requests for the punching process and the stapling process on the same recording paper, manner of staple-binding of the recording paper is set to tentative binding. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308526 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet processing apparatus that forms asperity on a sheet bundle, which includes plural sheets, so as to bind the sheet bundle, includes: a pair of rotating members having a concave and convex portions on the outer periphery; a moving portion that moves at least one of the pair of the rotating members so as to nip the sheet bundle by the pair of the rotating members or release the sheet bundle; and a controlling portion that controls the moving portion to allow the pair of rotating members to rotate with a concave portion of one rotating member and a convex portion of the other meshed with each other while nipping the sheet bundle or releasing the sheet bundle. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308527 | BILL DISCRIMINATING AND COUNTING APPARATUS - A bill discriminating and counting apparatus in which a plurality of bills with different sizes are filled between side hopper members and fed into a transport path by a feeding mechanism. The feeding mechanism comprises a plurality of rollers disposed in a bilaterally symmetrical state. The plurality of rollers are arranged so that, when a distance between the side hopper members is adjusted according to the longitudinal dimension of a bill with the maximum dimension in the longitudinal direction and a bill with the minimum dimension in the longitudinal direction is disposed at a position where the bill is brought into contact with one of the side hopper members, at least a part of the rollers installed on the opposite side of the side hopper member where the bill is brought into contact therewith is brought into contact with the bill. Also, the feeding mechanism comprises a guide member guiding the bill to the inlet of the transport path. The guide member comprises a guide surfaces formed so that the opening area thereof is gradually increased toward the both ends thereof, and the guide surfaces are formed so that the opening area thereof is converged to zero from the insert port toward the inlet of the transport path. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308528 | SHEET STOPPING MECHANISM AND AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER HAVING SUCH SHEET STOPPING MECHANISM - A sheet stopping mechanism includes a guiding element, a sheet stopping element and a guiding slot. The guiding element includes a sheathing part and an extension arm. The sheathing part is sheathed around an axle of the sheet pick-up roller. The sheet stopping element includes a stopping part, a protrusion part and a contact part. The extension arm of the guiding element is upwardly sustained against at the contact part of the sheet stopping element. The protrusion part of the sheet stopping element is accommodated within the guiding slot. When the sheet pick-up roller is moved toward a sheet input tray, the guiding element is uplifted. As a result, the protrusion part of the sheet stopping element is shifted and rotated in the guiding slot, and a front edge of the paper sheet is no longer hindered by the stopping part of the sheet stopping element. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308529 | APPARATUSES FOR FEEDING SHEETS AND PRINTING APPARATUSES - Apparatuses for feeding sheets and printing apparatuses are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the apparatuses for feeding sheets includes a first guide; a second guide opposite the first guide; a first side wall; a second side wall opposite the first side wall; a support surface configured to support a stack of sheets with a first edge of the sheets facing the first guide, a second edge of the sheets facing the second guide and a center line of the stack extending from the first edge to the second edge; and at least two tampers including: a first tamper secured to the first guide between the center line and the first side wall, the first tamper including a first lower pad and a first upper pad which applies a lower force to the first edge of the sheets than the first lower pad; and a second tamper secured to the first guide between the center line and the second side wall, the second tamper including a second lower pad and a second upper pad which applies a lower force to the first edge of the sheets than the second lower pad. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308530 | PAPER SHEET TAKEOUT DEVICE - In one embodiment, a supply mechanism is provided. The supply mechanism supplies accumulated paper sheets to a takeout position sequentially. A takeout belt having adsorption hole runs along a surface of the takeout position. An opening of a negative pressure chamber is arranged so as to face the takeout belt. A suction unit sucks air existing at the takeout position via the opening and the adsorption holes. The suction unit causes a negative pressure to act on each of the paper sheets so that each is adsorbed onto an adsorption surface of the takeout belt. The suction unit has an air supply port to supply air into the negative pressure chamber. The air supply port is arranged so that the air supplied via the air supply port is directed to a position and in a direction different from those of the opening. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308531 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING PRINTING PRODUCTS - The printing products ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308532 | CALCULATION OF CORRECTION FACTORS FOR LEAD EDGE SENSOR MEASUREMENT IN DUPLEX REGISTRATION - A method and system for insuring printing accuracy in simplex imaging or duplex imaging, including a media sheet in a media path adapted to move the media sheet through the system. The media path includes sensors and a datum. The sensors include a leading edge sensor and a trailing edge sensor adapted to record the time of arrival of the edge. The edge arrival time difference is determined between the arrival time of the edge using output from the trailing edge sensor and the arrival time of the edge using output from the leading edge sensor. A correction factor is based upon the time difference. The time of arrival of the media sheet at the datum is determined using the correction factor to align items printed on both side of the media sheet. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308533 | STABILIZER, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND STABILIZER MOUNTING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a stabilizer includes a jaw portion which contacts a bottom of an apparatus, a fastener to fasten the stabilizer to a lateral side of the apparatus, and a foot portion extending from the bottom of the apparatus toward far side and in obliquely downward. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308534 | DUAL-PURPOSE FOOTBALL GAME PLAY TABLE - A dual-purpose football game play table includes a body and a plurality of control rods. Each of the plurality of control rods is provided with figurines for playing a football game along with the movement of the control rods. The body has a face board, a stop board surrounding the face board, and an open chamber defined between the stop board and the face board. The plurality of control rods penetrate through two opposing side portions of the stop board. The figurines are disposed in the open chamber. By the transparent plate to cover the open chamber directly or indirectly, the players are able to watch the game through the transparent plate and the body is able to be used as a table, providing a dual-purpose object. The present invention is nimble and convenient in use, saves space effectively, and is pleasing in appearance. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308535 | NQUIRY wheel game | 2010-12-09 |
20100308536 | Three-dimensional puzzle or puzzle or display platform - The invention relates to a three-dimensional puzzle or puzzle or display platform being substantially spherical and having a substantially tessellated surface defined by substantially square form areas (first playing piece) and substantially triangular form areas (second playing piece), and having at least two parallel planes of demarcation on each of the three Cartesian axis that define said areas of said surface, and wherein the chord length of both said square form areas and said triangular said form areas are substantially similar. Said puzzle or game platform may be in conjunction with a levitator. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308537 | Method and apparatud for nutrition education - A nutrition board game is disclosed with novel aspects that promote players learning various aspects of proper nutrition by playing the game. Both chance and knowledge contribute toward each player advancing in the game. In one aspect, nutrition-related questions must be answered to advance in the game. In another aspect different activities (such as eating a specific food, drinking water, or doing jumping jacks) are interspersed to accelerate learning. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308538 | Spin to win - Spin to Win is a novel game of chance introducing a spinning, twirling top 1″ high×¾″ wide with an upper stem or spindle which is held with thumb and middle fingers and with a quick twisting motion is made to spin into an area 8″ in diameter which is sunken or recessed to maintain top spinning within boundaries; this 8″ diameter area is divided into two halves, one half color printed red, the other half color printed blue; the six sided top displays different numbers on each one of its sides: | 2010-12-09 |
20100308539 | CARD GAME WITH AUCTION FUNCTION - A method of playing a card game by a number of players competing for a jackpot contributed by the players includes performing an auction phase. The auction phase includes the steps of revealing a face value of an auction card; auctioning the auction card; and (i) eliminating the auction card when none of the players makes a bid for the auction card, (ii) awarding the auction card to a player who makes a sole bid and requiring the player to pay the amount of the sole bid into the jackpot, or (iii) awarding the auction card to a player who makes a winning bid among a plurality of bids and requiring the player to pay the amount of the winning bid to a player having a second-most preferred bid. The step of auctioning the auction card includes a bidding period that is timed. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308540 | FLOATING CARD GAME - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for playing cards that float and are water resistant for use in water environments. The playing cards comprise a foam layer and plastic layer laminated together, the foam layer for flotation purposes, and the plastic layer for ease of handling. The cards temporarily adhere to one another and to surfaces surrounding the water. The surface of the water itself may be used as a playing surface. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308541 | STRIP-SEALING GATE - The invention relates to a strip sealing gate ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308542 | HYDRAULIC CYLINDER - The hydraulic cylinder having a portion on a side of a lip tip end of an annular clearance between an inner circumferential face of a shaft hole of a cylinder and a piston is made up of a minute clearance in order to suppress protrusion of the lip, wherein an annular clearance area for suppressing occurrence of the cavitation and for shortening an axial distance of the annular clearance portion made up of the minute clearance is formed on an opposite side of the annular clearance portion from a mounting groove. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308543 | SEAL DEVICE - A seal device includes a gland, a sleeve, a first sealing unit, a second sealing unit, a compression ring, a plurality of spring members, and at least one positioning member. The second sealing unit has an outer rotary ring surrounding and rotatable with the sleeve, an outer stationary ring contacting sealingly and slidingly the outer rotary ring around the sleeve, and a retainer abutting sealingly against the outer stationary ring oppositely of the outer rotary ring. The positioning member is disposed on the gland and extends into the outer stationary ring so as to prevent the outer stationary ring from rotation. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308544 | Flexible Double-Valve - The present invention relates to a sealing device ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308545 | TIGHT-SEAL CONSTRUCTION - A tight-seal construction provided with a metal seal and a holding plate composed of a thin plate having a through window portion. A hitching concave peripheral groove is formed on a peripheral face of the metal seal, and the metal seal is held by the holding plate having a claw portion hitching to the concave peripheral groove and provided with a strap elastic portion protruding from an inner peripheral end edge of the through window portion as to freely and elastically deform in axial directions and radial directions. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308546 | Device for Holding Tools on Machine Tools - The invention relates to a device for holding tools ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308547 | POWER TOOL - A power tool, which includes a handle portion and a housing; a chuck disposed in front of the housing, and the chuck that is selectively operated in one of a working mode and a chucking mode. The power tool further includes a driving device which drives the chuck to axially move between a first position and a second position. The electric tool is in the working mode when the chuck is in the first position and is in the chucking mode when the chuck is in the second position | 2010-12-09 |
20100308548 | SKATE SHOES WITH SELECTIVELY FLEXIBLE SOLE - Disclosed herein are skate shoes having rollers in their soles that allow a wearer to assume the stance of a skate boarder or snow boarder. These rollers are specifically adapted to roll in a direction other than the heal-toe axis direction. As illustrated herein, only the mechanism that allows for extending and retracting the rollers from the sole of a shoe is illustrated. That is, while the upper and sole of the shoe is not illustrated, it will be appreciated that components discussed herein may be incorporated into such a shoe. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308549 | Temporary snowboard binding apparatus - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a temporary binding apparatus for binding a snowboard boot to a snowboard. A magnetic element is affixed to the snowboard and a permeable element is affixed to the snowboard boot. The magnetic element and permeable element are configured to develop a binding force that is a function of a rotation angle between the magnetic element and permeable element. In an engaged configuration, the permeable element is aligned with the magnetic element and the binding force should be sufficient to enable a snowboarder to readily perform certain simple maneuvers, such as dismounting a chairlift. A pivot means is formed by joining the permeable element and magnetic element. The pivot means enables the snowboarder to easily rotate the permeable element into misalignment with the magnetic element, thus decreasing the binding force and enabling easy detachment of the snowboard boot from the snowboard. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308550 | FOLDABLE BABY STROLLER FRAME - The foldable baby stroller frame comprises a collapsible wheeled frame, a foldable upper frame, and at least a release mechanism. The collapsible wheeled frame comprises at least a front strut, a pair of rear struts and a lockable swivel base. The lockable swivel base is pivotally connected with the front strut and the rear strut, including a spring-loaded abutting slider for fixing the front strut and the rear strut in a using position. Preferably, a spring-loaded positioning member is installed for releasably engaging between the foldable upper frame and the lockable swivel base to fix the direction of the foldable upper frame. The release mechanism is manipulated by rotating a pair of push arms, when the push arms is rotated upwardly to a upright position, the spring-loaded positioning member is disengaged to permit the foldable upper frame changing its direction, and when the push arms is rotated downwardly, the spring-loaded abutting slider is retracted to permit the front strut and the rear strut rotating relative to each other. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308551 | Collapsible Stroller - A stroller has a frame structure with two laterally spaced apart sides and a frame extension on each side. Each frame extension projects rearward and terminates at a free end. The frame structure is collapsible laterally from a side-to-side in-use spacing between the frame extensions to a side-to-side compact spacing less than the in-use spacing between the frame extensions. A push handle is on the free end of each frame extension. A cross-brace extends between and interconnects the frame extensions. The cross-brace has a central section and a pair of flanking sections pivotally connected to one another. The cross brace is selectively reconfigurable from a stiff condition to a loose condition with the frame extensions in the in-use spacing. The stiff condition maintains the in-use spacing between the frame extensions and the loose condition permits the frame extensions to collapse to the compact spacing. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308552 | Pushchair Seat - A pushchair seat ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308553 | STROLLER AND BRAKE MECHANISM THEREOF - A brake mechanism includes a first wheel base, a second wheel base, a linkage part, a passive brake device and an active brake device. The first wheel base and the second wheel base are installed on two feet of a stroller, respectively. A first wheel set and a second wheel set of the stroller are pivotally connected to the first wheel base and the second wheel base, respectively. The passive brake device and the active brake device are connected to a first end and a second end of the linkage part, respectively. The active brake device includes a first engaging part and a driving part. The driving part is rotatably disposed on the second wheel base. When the driving part rotates between a locking position and a releasing position, the driving part drives the first engaging part and drives the passive brake device to move via the linkage part. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308554 | Linear Actuator - An actuator, which can be actuated along a longitudinal axis, in particular for a spring carrier, includes a stationary part, a first rotor, which can be driven so as to perform a rotary motion, a rotatable second rotor, which is supported against the stationary part in the axial direction in an axial rest position, a coupling device, by which the second rotor is coupled to the first rotor, and an output element, which is connected to the second rotor and can be moved axially by means of a rotary motion of the second rotor. The coupling device interacts with the first rotor and the second rotor in such a way that, starting from the rest position, an axial movement of the second rotor can be produced by means of a first rotary motion of the first rotor in order to release the second rotor from the stationary part and thereby bring it into a working position. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308555 | SUSPENSION STOP COMPRISING A MOBILE SEALING ELEMENT - A suspension stop for a motor vehicle has an upper cup, a lower cup and roller bodies arranged between the cups to permit the relative rotation thereof. The cups are designed to have at least one annular space between them. The stop further has a seal element arranged in the annular space with a sliding contact with each cup. The seal element is arranged to be mobile with relation to at least one cup. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308556 | Bicycles driven through driver units - This invention relates to the drive technique of bicycles, particularly two-wheel and rear-wheel driven ones. This invention comprises a front-wheel driver unit which moves rectilinearly and directly matches the front-wheel ratchet wheel, to drive the front wheel. It also contains a curvilinear rear-wheel driver unit which moves along a curve and directly matches the rear-wheel ratchet wheel to drive the rear wheel. The two-wheel driven bicycle has a head tube in the front to form a bracket to support the cyclist's shoulders so that the cyclist, while using his or her arms to steer the bicycle and drive the front wheel, does not have to make big effort to support his/her upper body. In the case of the rear-wheel driven bicycle, the identical rear-wheel driver unit used for said two-wheel driven bicycle is used, and the front wheel and the handlebars are just the same as that of a conventional bicycle. Higher drive efficiency can be achieved by using driver units to directly drive cycle wheels, because it converts the maximum effort of the cyclist's arms and/or legs into the rotational moment to drive the bicycle forward. Moreover, the bicycle structure is simple. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308557 | Heat Shield for Motorcycle with Driver Footboards - A motorcycle heat shield arranged to be mounted above the between a motorcycle rider's footboard and the exhaust pipe. The heat shield is attachable to the motorcycle using the motorcycle axis bolt used to connect the footboard support arm and footboard. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308558 | GANGWAY WITH AN ARTICULATED BRIDGE BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES COUPLED IN AN ARTICULATED MANNER - A gangway includes an articulated bridge which extends between two vehicles coupled in an articulated manner. The articulated bridge has, at both ends, an enclosed carriage whereby at least one enclosed carriage can be attached to the vehicle in such a manner that it may be displaced in a direction perpendicular to the lengthwise axis of the vehicle. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308559 | Electric System For Providing Electrical Power For A Vehicle And An Implement - The invention relates to a device for supplying electricity to an agricultural utility vehicle ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308560 | INTERCHANGEABLE HITCH BALL - An interchangeable hitch ball assembly is provided having hitch post, a removable hitch ball, and a connector pin. The hitch post defines an annular groove proximate to the top end that is sized to receive spaced-apart prongs of the connector pin along opposing sides of the hitch post. Removable hitch ball defines a pin recess aligned with the annular groove of the hitch post. The user can remove the hitch ball by extracting the connector pin. In this manner, the user can utilize hitch balls of different sizes, as needed. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308561 | POSITION-ADJUSTABLE VEHICLE - A movable vehicle includes a first frame member, a second frame member, and a biasing mechanism. The first frame member includes a front wheel and a handlebar configured to turn the front wheel in various directions. The second frame member has at least one rear wheel and is coupled to the first frame member such that the first frame member can rotate with respect to the second frame member. The biasing mechanism is operatively coupled to the first and second frame members and biases the front wheel in a preferred direction, such as a straight direction. The biasing mechanism may include a resilient gasket and a cavity having at least partially corresponding polygonal cross sections. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308562 | Folding Baby Stroller System and Method - A baby stroller for transporting an infant at speeds faster than normal walking is disclosed. This baby stroller can be folded to make it easier to stow and transport. The folding mechanism, a unique feature of the design is directed toward compactness, ease of use, reliability, and reduction in manufacturing costs. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308563 | IN OR RELATING TO TROLLEYS - A trolley, comprising a retractable wheel assembly ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308564 | Set Structure Systems - A vehicle includes an instrument panel module including a receiving bracket. An airbag assembly includes an attachment bracket. The receiving bracket and attachment bracket have contact surfaces that provide a datum that guides the airbag assembly from an unsecured position toward a final installation position. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308565 | AIRBAG COVER WITH A FRAME WITH A METALLIC APPEARANCE - An airbag cover ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308566 | HINGE FOR AN AIR-BAG COVER - The invention relates to an airbag cover hinge having a textile hinge that can be connected both to the airbag cover and to a carrier part surrounding the airbag cover, wherein the hinge comprises two different systems absorbing forces, which is to say one textile surface structure as a system that is combined to a second system with further warp threads, wherein the warp threads tear under a tensile load on the airbag cover hinge as a first force absorbing system. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308567 | Airbag system - An airbag module for a vehicle includes an airbag cushion, an inflator to inflate the airbag cushion, a sleeve connected to the airbag cushion and a tether configured to pass through the sleeve. A first end of the tether is anchored to a portion of the airbag cushion, module, or a structure of the vehicle and a second, opposite end of the tether is capable of passing through at least a portion of the sleeve during deployment of the airbag. The tether and sleeve are configured to initially restrain the deployment of the airbag cushion to provide a knee bolster, after which the tether is configured to unlace within the sleeve to release the restraint on the airbag cushion. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308568 | Side airbag apparatus | 2010-12-09 |
20100308569 | Rolling Bearing Assembly and Vehicle Steering Shaft - A rolling bearing assembly is for supporting an automotive vehicle steering shaft. The bearing assembly includes an outer ring, an inner ring, and a plurality of rolling elements disposed between the outer and the inner rings. A substantially flat retainer ring formed of an electrically conductive material is disposed within the inner ring. The retainer ring has axially elastic means with substantially axially projecting tongues, each tongue having a first surface portion configured to contact the inner ring and a second surface portion configured to contact a shaft or a tube. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308570 | Security Element and Method for the Production Thereof - The invention relates to a security element ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308571 | OPTICAL SYSTEM DEMONSTRATING IMPROVED RESISTANCE TO OPTICALLY DEGRADING EXTERNAL EFFECTS - A system for projecting one or more synthetic optical images, which demonstrates improved resistance to optically degrading external effects, is provided. The inventive system serves to lock the focal length of the focusing elements in place. In other words, no other transparent materials or layers brought into contact with the inventive system will serve to materially alter the focal length or the optical acuity of synthetic images formed by the system. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308572 | TUBE COUPLING SYSTEM FOR A PRESSURISED FLUID SYSTEM - This invention relates to a tube coupling system ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308573 | HYDRAULIC ROTATING JOINT WITHOUT GASKET - The invention relates to a hydraulic rotating joint ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308574 | DOUBLE PIPE APPARATUS - To provide a double pipe apparatus which prevents gas flowing through an outer pipe and an inner pipe from leaking outside the outer pipe. The double pipe apparatus ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308575 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE HYDRAULIC HOSE - An electrically conductive hose apparatus includes a hose having a wire reinforcer therein that is electrically conductive, an end section with some hose material being cut away to expose ends of the wire reinforcer; a hose end stem engaging the hose but not the wire reinforcer; a conductive ferrule sleeve clamped onto the exposed ends of the wire reinforcer; an insulated wire in electrical contact with the exposed ends of the wire reinforcer and the sleeve to form an electrically conductive circuit; and a rotatable coupling nut for rotatably connecting the hose and stem to a high pressure hydraulic system but that is insulated from the electrically conductive circuit. The apparatus can be used in an existing pre-approved high pressure hydraulic hose, thus saving time and effort, while providing reliability and low cost. A related method is also provided. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308576 | PIPE JOINT - A pipe joint includes a joint body and a fastening member. The fastening member includes a screw part screwed to the joint body to connect a pipe to the joint body, and a holding part configured to be nonrotatably held by a fastening tool. The screw part and the holding part are coupled to each other by a connecting structure before screwing the fastening member to the joint body. When screwing the fastening member to the joint body, the connecting structure between the holding part and the screw part is configured and arranged such that the holding part and the screw part rotate together until rotational torque applied to the holding part reaches a predetermined value larger than a rotational torque needed to completely connect the pipe to the pipe joint. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308577 | DRILL PIPE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A tubular threaded connection for coupling drill pipe segments to form a drill string is provided. Each of the segments has a tubular pipe body having a wall thickness of >0.5 inches (1.27 cm). The threaded connection comprises a pin end with an external thread, and a box end with an internal thread for threadable engagement with the external thread of the pin end. The pin shoulder extends between a pin base diameter and an outer pin bevel diameter; the box shoulder extends between a box base diameter and an outer box bevel diameter. The outer pin and box bevel diameters are between 7.75-8.688 inches (19.05-21.59 cm). The pin and box shoulders define a contact area such that, when the pin and box ends are threaded together with a make-up torque of >75,000 ft-lbs (1,079.36 kg-m), a load capacity of >2.0 million lbs (908,000 kg) is provided. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308578 | Pipe Coupling with Multi-combed Self-pressurizing Seals - This invention relates to pipe coupling with multi-combed, self-pressurizing internal seals and an integral pipe fastening system to join and seal pipes of all sizes, fluid contents and line pressures. The invention embodies a coupling body, two pressure responsive seals installed in recessed seal grooves located at opposite outside edges of the pipe coupling body, and seal body consisting of a unidirectional fluid inlet and internal pressure responsive chamber and an external sealing surface comprised of several resilient, multi-combed and conjoined lips and fluid pockets which form a series of redundant seals around the outside axial surface of pipes joined within the coupling. Fluid escaping from the pipe juncture enters the internal pressure responsive chamber through the unidirectional orifice wherein trapped fluids expand the pliable external multi-combed seal surface against the axial surface of each pipe with corresponding force to prevent the outward flow of fluid from the pipe coupling. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308579 | INTEGRAL FACE SEAL - A fluid seal generally comprising a first fitting portion ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308580 | FLUID PASSAGE CONNECTION DEVICE - A fluid passage connection device includes a positioning mechanism that incorporates a male coupler attached to a stationary base member and a female coupler attached to a movable member, and that positions the movable member with respect to the base member so that it becomes possible to connect the male and female couplers, and a clamping mechanism that drives the movable member in order to clamp and fix the movable member with respect to the base member by the elastic force of a spring, and that also releases this clamping with the hydraulic pressure of a hydraulic cylinder; and the male coupler has a connection sleeve that is driven to retract by hydraulic pressure and is driven to advance by a spring, with a hydraulic passage being provided that interconnects a hydraulic pressure operation chamber of the connection sleeve and an unclamping hydraulic chamber of the hydraulic cylinder. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308581 | POSITION-CONTROLLED START FROM THE AC LINE USING A SYNCHRONOUS MACHINE - A synchronous electric machine operates as a starter-generator for an aircraft. When operating in a starting mode, a main stator of the machine is supplied with electrical power at a constant frequency. An exciter stator is supplied with variable frequency power. As rotational speed increases, the exciter variable frequency changes correspondingly to maintain synchronous operation of the machine and maximum torque. In a generator mode, variable frequency is applied to the exciter stator with the exciter frequency varying as a function of rotational speed of an engine driving the machine. This provides for a constant frequency output from the machine. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308582 | STARTING/GENERATING SYSTEM WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CIRCUIT BREAKER - A pre-charge circuit limits in-rush currents on a direct current (DC) link that includes a first DC link bus and a second DC link bus. The pre-charge circuit includes a switching device connected in series with the first DC link bus. The switching device has an ON state in which power flow is enabled on the DC link and an OFF state in which power is disabled on the DC link. A controller selectively modulates the state of the switching device to limit in-rush currents on the DC link. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308583 | Apparatus for receiving and transferring kinetic energy from water waves - A floatable surface vessel comprises a vessel hull having a circular sector-shaped cross-section and a ballast filling with a controllable position of a centre of mass disposed remote from the circular centre and adapted to come into resonance with rocking action of water waves being induced a rocking motion of the hull about the circular centre and a frame being supported on the hull for rotation about the circular centre to be isolated from the rocking. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308584 | INTEGRATED WIND TURBINE CONTROLLER AND INVERTER - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for power generation, and in particular a method and apparatus for the control of electrical power generation for use primarily with wind turbines. A method of electrical power generation is described including the steps of: receiving power in the form of alternating current; rectifying said alternating current power to direct current power; control said direct current power to produce controlled direct current power; and inverting said near constant direct current power to produce alternating current. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308585 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE REACTIVE POWER FROM A CLUSTER OF WIND TURBINES CONNECTED TO A UTILITY GRID - The present invention relates to a method for increasing a total reactive power capability of a cluster of wind turbines operationally connected to a grid. The method comprises the steps of generating a voltage value representative of a grid voltage level, determining a total required reactive power value based on the voltage value, and activating at least one wind turbine in said cluster to increase the total reactive power capability from a present value to the required total reactive power value by a predetermined amount. Moreover, the present invention relates to a system suitable for carrying out the before-mentioned method. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308586 | Wind Turbine Systems Using Continuously Variable Transmissions and Controls - A wind turbine system is disclosed comprising: a plurality of turbine blades; a continuously variable transmission coupled to said plurality of turbine blades; a generator coupled to said continuously variable transmission; wherein said generator generates electricity and outputs said electricity to a load/grid; and a controller providing control signals as a filtered function of power to said continuously variable transmission. The controller of said wind turbine system may also continuously maintain the parameter dP/dR substantially zero where P is power and R is the ratio of the transmission. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308587 | MINI-TURBINE DRIVEN BY FLUID POWER FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION - A mini-turbine includes a hollow inner cylinder adapted to connect to a fluid source; a rotor disposed in and rotatably connected to the inner cylinder, the rotor comprising blades and an enclosed permanent magnet for producing a magnetic field; a winding mounted around the inner cylinder and being about flush with the rotor; a hollow outer cylinder mounted around the inner cylinder in a spaced fashion; and a nozzle disposed at a top opening of the inner cylinder and above the rotor. In one embodiment, pressurized water from a faucet may impinge upon the blades to rotate the rotor after passing the nozzle so that the rotor may cut lines of magnetic flux in the magnetic field to generate an induced AC voltage in the winding. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308588 | STABILIZATION OF TURBINES IN WATER - The present invention relates to devices and methods for using weights and cables for stabilizing turbines in water by attaching them to the ocean floor. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308589 | Heaving ocean wave energy converter - An ocean wave energy device uses large gas filled and surface vented or evacuated flexible containers having rigid movable ends and rigid fixed depth ends connected by flexible bellows, suitably reinforced against external hydrostatic pressure, submerged to a depth below anticipated wave troughs. One or more containers compress and expand as waves and troughs, respectively, pass overhead driving hydraulic or pneumatic, pumping means producing pressurized fluid flow for a common sea bed motor-generator or for other uses or on-board direct drive generators. Mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic means re-expand said containers when a wave trough is overhead. Power output is augmented by mechanically connecting said rigid moving surfaces to surface floats, which may also provide said surface vent such that as waves lift and troughs lower said floats, said containers are further compressed and re-expanded, respectively. Depth fixing and adjustment means for tides and sea-states are provided. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308590 | Ocean wave energy converter capturing heave, surge and pitch motion - An ocean wave energy device uses large gas filled and surface vented or partially evacuated flexible containers each having rigid movable ends and rigid fixed depth ends connected by flexible bellows, suitably reinforced against external hydrostatic pressure, submerged to a depth below anticipated wave troughs. One or more said containers compress and expand as waves and troughs, respectively, pass overhead driving hydraulic or pneumatic, pumping means producing pressurized fluid flow for a common sea bed motor-generator or for other uses or on-board direct drive generators. Mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic means re-expand said containers when a wave trough is overhead. Power output is augmented by mechanically connecting said rigid moving surfaces to surface floats, which may also provide said submerged container venting such that as waves lift and troughs lower said floats, said containers are further compressed and re-expanded, respectively. Power output is further augmented by wave kinetic energy capture through focusing, reflection and refraction. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308591 | INLINE HYDRO ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM - An inline hydro electric generation system for harnessing the potential energy of water passing in existing water pipes is provided. The inline hydro electric generation system comprises a housing upon which a rotatable impeller with a plurality of impeller blades is mounted. The housing is affixed to a water pipe so that water passes from the water pipe into the housing subsequently initiating the impeller to mechanically rotate. The impeller is advantageously designed so that only one impeller blade is submerged under water as the impeller is mechanically rotated. An electrical generator is axially coupled to the impeller so that when the impeller rotates, the electrical generator generates electrical power. Subsequently, the water is departs from the housing and is returned into the water pipe to continue its route to its intended recipients. The inline hydro electric generation system provides a low cost and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional energy generation systems. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308592 | ENERGY CONVERTER WITH TRANSDUCERS FOR CONVERTING FLUID-INDUCED MOVEMENTS OR STRESS TO ELECTRICITY - An energy converter for inducing vibrations of a membrane when subject to a fluid flow, and converting the vibrations into another form of energy, such as electricity. The energy converter includes at least one flexible membrane supported and/or fixed at least two points and at least one transducer. The transducer is attached to the membrane or disposed in the proximity of the membrane. When subject to a fluid flow, the membrane vibrates and creates a stress on the transducer, which induces an electrical potential. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308593 | Method for Generating Rotation using Water Power - A method for generating rotation from the interaction of water with curved surfaces utilises a rotating assembly with a configuration of objects with curved surfaces suspended from radial arms which are connected to a swing bearing. A continuous water supply fed to the curved surfaces of the suspended objects cause a horizontal force to be generated and this force causes the rotating assembly to rotate in a sustainable manner. This method can be used to construct low head hydro electricity generation systems or on a smaller scale water features, with rotational elements, for decorative purposes. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308594 | BEARING STRUCTURE AND WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - A bearing structure that reduces the relative sliding speed of a sealing ring and a contact surface and suppresses relative deformation due to a temperature difference of inner and outer rings is provided. A rolling member is disposed inside a space formed between an outer ring and an inner ring, the outer ring or the inner ring rotating relatively via the rolling element, wherein a sliding section of the surface of the rolling member and the inner surface of the space is lubricated with a lubricant supplied into the space, and a sealing ring attached to a supporter supporting the rolling element seals an opening of the space at an end section in the axial direction. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308595 | WIND-POWER GENERATING DEVICE WITH AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT TO WIND DIRECTION - A wind-power generating device ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308596 | WIND TURBINE AND TOWER OR TOWER SEGMENT AND DOOR FRAME THEREFOR - The invention relates to a tower or a tower segment of a wind turbine, having a door for entering the inside of the tower, comprising a door frame, which has a door opening that is preferably closed by a door leaf. The Invention further relates to a door frame for a door of a tower of a wind turbine, said frame having a door opening that is preferably closed by a door leaf, and to a wind turbine having a tower, a door provided for entering the inside of the tower, and a staircase leading to the door on the outside of the tower, preferably of a tower described above. The underlying object of the invention is to provide an air passage opening in at least one advantageous location. This object is achieved according to the invention in that the door frame has at least one air passage opening, particularly an air inlet opening. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308597 | WIND TURBINE WITH VERTICAL AXIS AND WIND POWER PLANT - This invention relates to a wind turbine with vertical axis ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308598 | Gravity-Electricity Generator - A device that converts gravitational energy into electricity using the weight of a vehicle with a hydraulic turbine transmission that dissipates the acceleration into the generator while the vehicle drops at a fixed, constant speed, represented by Newton's 2 | 2010-12-09 |