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20100243356 | MOTORCYCLE AXLE ASSEMBLY - An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly. A method for forming the axle assembly and a method for replacing an endless power-transmitting element are also provided. | 09-30-2010 |
20110218073 | MOTORCYCLE AXLE ASSEMBLY - An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly. A method for forming the axle assembly and a method for replacing an endless power-transmitting element are also provided. | 09-08-2011 |
20120040795 | METHOD FOR REMOVING OR INSTALLING ENDLESS POWER TRANSMITTING ELEMENT ON A MOTORCYCLE ASSEMBLY - An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly. A method for forming the axle assembly and a method for replacing an endless power-transmitting element are also provided. | 02-16-2012 |
20120192396 | METHOD FOR REMOVING OR INSTALLING ENDLESS POWER TRANSMITTING ELEMENT ON A MOTORCYCLE ASSEMBLY - A method for replacing an endless power transmitting element in a motorcycle having a rear axle assembly with a pair of driven wheels. The method includes: removing the bearing caps from the carrier structure; disengaging the shafts from the differential assembly; moving the differential assembly away from carrier structure; mounting the endless power transmitting element about the differential assembly and through an opening in the carrier housing; replacing the bearing caps to the carrier structure; and re-engaging the shafts to the differential assembly. | 08-02-2012 |
20120255803 | AXLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTORCYCLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF DRIVEN WHEELS - An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly. | 10-11-2012 |
20130001002 | AXLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTORCYCLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF DRIVEN WHEELS - An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly. | 01-03-2013 |
20140021693 | AXLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTORCYCLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF DRIVEN WHEELS - An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly. | 01-23-2014 |
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20110008615 | Polymer Coated Metallic Substrate and Method for Making - A composite material comprising a metallic substrate and a coating on at least one side of the metallic substrate, wherein the coating comprises an acrylic or styrene-acrylic based polymer and is less than about 0.2 mils thick, wherein the polymer has a molecular weight of 50,000 to 1,000,000, a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 50-80° C., and comprises 90-100 wt. % of the total solids in the coating. | 01-13-2011 |
20120219823 | GALVANIZED CARBON STEEL WITH STAINLESS STEEL-LIKE FINISH - A “faux stainless steel” may be produced by processing galvanized carbon steel through a temper mill using textured rolls to develop a “polished” type surface. The galvanized coating is not removed by abrasion but is compressed thereby providing a more uniform substrate than conventional polishing or brushing. The resulting strip may then be coated with an organic film to provide additional appearance and corrosion benefits including anti-fingerprint resistance. | 08-30-2012 |
20140308448 | GALVANIZED CARBON STEEL WITH STAINLESS STEEL-LIKE FINISH - A “faux stainless steel” may be produced by processing galvanized carbon steel through a temper mill using textured rolls to develop a “polished” type surface. The galvanized coating is not removed by abrasion but is compressed thereby providing a more uniform substrate than conventional polishing or brushing. The resulting strip may then be coated with an organic film to provide additional appearance and corrosion benefits including anti-fingerprint resistance. | 10-16-2014 |
20160032133 | POLYMER COATED METALLIC SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MAKING - A composite material comprising a metallic substrate and a coating on at least one side of the metallic substrate, wherein the coating comprises an acrylic or styrene-acrylic based polymer and is less than about 0.2 mils thick, wherein the polymer has a molecular weight of 50,000 to 1,000,000, a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 50-80° C., and comprises 90-100 wt. % of the total solids in the coating. | 02-04-2016 |
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20110186079 | Method of Operation for a Recycler Assembly - A method of operating an assembly for recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution including a source for the contaminated solvent solution at a level and a recycling assembly including a reservoir module and a recycler module. The reservoir module includes a reservoir and the recycler module includes a controller and a distillation assembly including a distiller having a conduit and a pressure relief valve. The pressure relief valve includes a tube. The method includes connecting the conduit to the source below the level; connecting the pressure relief valve tube to the source; pumping solvent into the reservoir, distiller and conduit to an operational level; and selecting a duty cycle of the controller to regulate a rest period after the controller operation of a distillation cycle. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186080 | Method of Service for a Recycler Assembly - A method of servicing an assembly for recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution, the assembly includes a recycler module including a controller, a distillation assembly including a distiller, a condenser and a conduit, and an air handler assembly, and a reservoir module including a reservoir having a lid and a valve connected to the distiller. The method includes activating a service mode in the controller, actuating the valve from a recycle orientation to a service orientation, removing collected contaminants from the reservoir, and pumping solvent into the reservoir, distiller and conduit. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186090 | Odor Mitigation in a Recycler Assembly - A distillation assembly that reduces malodors resulting from a process of recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution that includes a distillation chamber defined by a top wall, a side wall and a bottom wall, a heating element disposed in the distillation chamber including an active portion and an inactive portion. The contaminated solvent solution disposed at a level within the distillation chamber such that the active portion always disposed below the level. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186091 | Recycler Module for a Recycler Assembly - An assembly for recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution includes a recycler module including a distillation assembly and an air handler assembly. The distillation assembly includes a distiller and a conduit that includes a condenser and a sight glass. The air handler assembly includes a duct having an intake port, an exhaust port and a source of air flow. The condenser is disposed within the duct and the sight glass is disposed external to the duct. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186093 | Parts Washer with Recycler Assembly - An assembly for removing contaminants from objects and recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution includes a parts washer assembly including a container for a contaminated solvent solution and a recycling assembly that includes a reservoir module connected to a recycler module. The reservoir module includes a mounted reservoir including an interior volume and a removable lid that reduces the interior volume and includes an access port. The recycler module includes a distillation assembly and an air handler assembly. The distillation assembly includes a distiller and a conduit including a condenser and a sight glass. The air handler assembly includes a duct having an intake port, an exhaust port and a source of air flow. The condenser is disposed within the duct and the sight glass is disposed external to the duct. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186097 | Recycler Assembly - An assembly for recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution includes a reservoir module connected to a recycler module. The reservoir module includes a mounted reservoir including an interior volume and a removable lid that reduces the interior volume and includes an access port. The recycler module includes a distillation assembly and an air handler assembly. The distillation assembly includes a distiller and a conduit including a condenser and a sight glass. The air handler assembly includes a duct having an intake port, an exhaust port and a source of air flow. The condenser is disposed within the duct and the sight glass is disposed external to the duct. | 08-04-2011 |
20130186738 | RECYCLER ASSEMBLY - An assembly for recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution includes a reservoir module connected to a recycler module. The reservoir module includes a mounted reservoir including an interior volume and a removable lid that reduces the interior volume and includes an access port. The recycler module includes a distillation assembly and an air handler assembly. The distillation assembly includes a distiller and a conduit including a condenser and a sight glass. The air handler assembly includes a duct having an intake port, an exhaust port and a source of air flow. The condenser is disposed within the duct and the sight glass is disposed external to the duct. | 07-25-2013 |
20150185172 | Container Test System - A container test system includes a test chamber in which a container may be located for testing, for instance, for assessing insulative properties of a container. In the test chamber, the outside of the container is thermally treated, temperature of the air outside the container is measured, and temperature of a liquid inside the container is measured. A related testing method is also disclosed. | 07-02-2015 |
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20090090431 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING CONCENTRATED MATERIALS - A dispensing source container suitable for containing and dispensing fluid concentrate has an opening suitable for receiving a closure. The source container includes a fluid-tight vessel configured to hold fluid concentrate, and a pump connectable to the opening of the source container, the pump having a temporary reservoir, the pump being operable to withdraw a portion of the fluid concentrate from the source container and to store the portion of fluid concentrate in the temporary reservoir. The pump is also operable to dispense a metered amount of the fluid concentrate from the temporary reservoir to dispense the fluid concentrate from the source container into receiving containers. | 04-09-2009 |
20090090742 | DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH INTERACTIVE MEDIA MODULE FOR DISPENSING CONCENTRATED MATERIALS - A dispensing system has a source container for dispensing fluid concentrate into receiving containers, and a control module connected to the source container to control dispensing of the fluid concentrate from the source container. An interactive media module is configured to provide communication between the dispensing system and a user. The interactive media module has a menu of options and being capable of responding to commands by the user. The interactive media module is connected to the control module to provide input to the control module. | 04-09-2009 |
20110252689 | FISHING LURE - A fishing lure having a buoyant housing containing a power source and an electronic controlling element. A pair of conduction lines may connect the power source with a submersible module which contains an actuator, a means for propelling the submersible module through the water, and a hook. An elongate member or cable may also be used to connect the buoyant housing with the submersible module. A means for increasing/decreasing the length of conduction lines (and optional cable) between the buoyant housing and the submersible module may also be used. Some embodiments operate an electric motor with a propeller, fin, or tail. Some embodiments utilize contacts which may be bridged by water in order to energize the submersible module. | 10-20-2011 |
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20130103720 | Systems and Methods For Providing For Display A Map That Graphically Represents The Association Among Documents - Systems and methods for providing for display a map that graphically represents the association among documents are disclosed. A method for providing for display a map that graphically represents the association between a first document and a second document that analyzes the first document includes receiving, at a computer, a request to generate the map. The method further includes retrieving, from a database, analysis information related to the way in which the second document analyzed the first document, in response to the received request. The method further includes providing for display the map. The map includes a first node, a second node, and a connector. The first node corresponds to the first document. The second node corresponds to the second document. The connector graphically links the first node and the second node. The second node includes a graphical representation of the analysis information. | 04-25-2013 |
20130104019 | Systems and Methods For Generating A Two-Dimensional Graphical Grid Representation Of The Treatment Of A Document - Systems and methods for generating a two-dimensional graphical grid representation of the treatment of a document are disclosed. A method includes receiving a request to generate the two-dimensional graphical grid representation of the treatment of the document with respect to at least one variable. In response to the received request, the method further includes retrieving, by a computer, treatment information associated with the document with respect to the at least one variable from a database. The method further includes generating a message containing the retrieved treatment information of the document with respect to the at least one variable, transmitting the generated message, and providing for display the two-dimensional graphical grid representation of the treatment of the document with respect to the at least one variable based on the transmitted message. | 04-25-2013 |
20140149403 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND VISUALIZING ELEMENTS OF QUERY RESULTS - The systems and methods described herein generally relate to increasing user productivity in reviewing query results by visually depicting the presence/absence of a set of query terms in a set of paragraphs across a set of documents. | 05-29-2014 |
20150039605 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND VISUALIZING ELEMENTS OF QUERY RESULTS - The systems and methods described herein generally relate to increasing user productivity in reviewing query results by visually depicting the presence/absence of a set of query terms in a set of paragraphs across a set of documents. | 02-05-2015 |
20150317320 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING ESTIMATED RELEVANCE INDICATORS FOR RESULT SETS OF DOCUMENTS AND FOR DISPLAYING QUERY VISUALIZATIONS - Systems and methods for displaying estimated relevance indicators for result sets of documents and for displaying query visualizations are disclosed. A method includes receiving a search query including a plurality of query terms. The method further includes searching a database using the search query to identify the result set of documents and calculating an estimated relevance score for the result set of documents. The estimated relevance score is indicative of a degree to which the result set of documents are relevant to the search query. The method further includes providing for display the estimated relevance indicator based on the estimated relevance score. The estimated relevance indicator provides a visual indication of the degree to which the result set of documents are relevant to the search query. Query visualizations including a plurality of nodes and a plurality of connectors are also disclosed. | 11-05-2015 |
20160034567 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND VISUALIZING ELEMENTS OF QUERY RESULTS - The systems and methods described herein generally relate to increasing user productivity in reviewing query results by visually depicting the presence/absence of a set of query terms in a set of paragraphs across a set of documents. | 02-04-2016 |
20160048518 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FOR DISPLAY HIERARCHICAL VIEWS OF CONTENT ORGANIZATION NODES ASSOCIATED WITH CAPTURED CONTENT AND FOR DETERMINING ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTIFIERS FOR CAPTURED CONTENT - Systems and methods for providing for display hierarchical views of content organization nodes associated with captured content and for determining organizational identifiers for captured content are disclosed. A method includes providing a hierarchical taxonomy including a plurality of nodes. The method further includes receiving a plurality of captured content items. The method further includes associating a plurality of content organization nodes from the plurality of nodes with the plurality of captured content items. Each of the plurality of captured content items is associated with at least one of the plurality of content organization nodes. The method further includes providing for display a hierarchical view including the plurality of content organization nodes. The hierarchical view includes, for each of the plurality of content organization nodes, a graphical representation that the content organization node is associated with at least one of the plurality of captured content items. | 02-18-2016 |
20160085739 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A TWO-DIMENSIONAL GRAPHICAL GRID REPRESENTATION OF THE TREATMENT OF A DOCUMENT - Systems and methods for generating a two-dimensional graphical grid representation of the treatment of a document are disclosed. A method includes receiving a request to generate the two-dimensional graphical grid representation of the treatment of the document with respect to at least one variable. In response to the received request, the method further includes retrieving, by a computer, treatment information associated with the document with respect to the at least one variable from a database. The method further includes generating a message containing the retrieved treatment information of the document with respect to the at least one variable, transmitting the generated message, and providing for display the two-dimensional graphical grid representation of the treatment of the document with respect to the at least one variable based on the transmitted message. | 03-24-2016 |
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20090314099 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR CYCLIC TESTING - A system is disclosed for testing components comprising a loading system capable of applying and reducing mechanical loads on a test specimen, the loading system comprising a fluidic mechanical muscle coupled to a lever arm, the fluidic mechanical muscle having a sheath and a bladder disposed within the sheath and a control system that controls the operation of the fluidic mechanical muscle. An apparatus is disclosed comprising a frame, a lever arm associated with the frame, a fluidic mechanical muscle coupled to the lever arm, the fluidic mechanical muscle having a sheath and a bladder disposed within the sheath; and a control system that controls the operation of the fluidic mechanical muscle. | 12-24-2009 |
20090314100 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CYCLIC TESTING - A control system is disclosed for controlling a mechanical test comprising a flow control valve that controls a fluidic mechanical muscle having a sheath and a bladder disposed within the sheath, and a servo-controller that controls the operation of the flow control valve based on an output signal from a master controller based on an input signal corresponding to a desired test profile. A method of controlling a component test is disclosed comprising the steps of programming a test profile in a logic controller, supplying a signal to a master controller, supplying a signal from the master controller to a servo-controller, and controlling the flow of a fluid into a fluidic mechanical muscle having a sheath and a bladder disposed within the sheath for applying and reducing mechanical loads on a test specimen. | 12-24-2009 |
20120240688 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OVER-PEAK LOADING FOR CREEP-RUPTURE TESTING - A method and testing apparatus including first and second load adjusting mechanisms for cyclically applying and reducing first and second tensile loads on a specimen and first and second controllers connected to the first and second load adjusting mechanisms for independently cycling the loads which are additive. Cycling the first and second loads for peak loading and over-peak loading the specimen respectively and controlling first and second loading rates and first and second dwell periods of first and second cycles for peak loading and over-peak loading respectively. The second load adjusting mechanism may include an inflatable over-peak device resting on a plate mounted to a frame of the apparatus. The device includes a hollow housing for supporting the second load, an inflatable bladder within the housing, and a bladder lower portion extending out of an opening at a bottom of the housing when the bladder is inflated. | 09-27-2012 |
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20080304925 | ADJUSTABLE INDEXABLE DRILL - An adjustable drill comprising a drill body having a longitudinal axis, comprising a face surface comprising an aperture extending into the drill body; a directional feature adjacent the aperture extending toward an edge of the drill body; a longitudinal gullet extending from the face surface along at least a portion of the drill body; a cartridge adjacent the face surface and selectively slidable along the directional feature comprising a slot along the directional feature; and a cutting face comprising an insert pocket positioned adjacent the edge of the drill body; a fastener through the slot into the aperture releasably affixing the cartridge to the drill body; and an insert releasably affixed in the insert pocket. | 12-11-2008 |
20090092455 | ADJUSTABLE INDEXABLE DRILL - An adjustable drill comprising a drill body having a longitudinal axis, comprising a face surface comprising an aperture extending into the drill body; a directional feature adjacent the aperture extending toward an edge of the drill body; a longitudinal gullet extending from the face surface along at least a portion of the drill body; a cartridge adjacent the face surface and selectively slidable along the directional feature comprising a slot along the directional feature; and a cutting face comprising an insert pocket positioned adjacent the edge of the drill body; a fastener through the slot into the aperture releasably affixing the cartridge to the drill body; and an insert releasably affixed in the insert pocket. | 04-09-2009 |
20100034607 | ADJUSTABLE INDEXABLE DRILL AND MODULAR SYSTEM AND HOLDER - An adjustable drill is provided comprising a drill body having a face surface with a directional feature provided therewith. At least one cartridge is selectively mounted adjacent the face surface and selectively slidable along the directional feature to provide adjustment. At least one insert is releasably affixed in an insert pocket provided in the cartridge. In further examples, the adjustable drill may have a central cutting system in combination with the adjustable cartridge type system, wherein the central cutting system may be modular. There may also be provided a modular type of holder arrangement to provide flexibility to adapt the system for various applications. | 02-11-2010 |
20130202376 | ADJUSTABLE INDEXABLE DRILL AND MODULAR SYSTEM AND HOLDER - An adjustable drill is provided comprising a drill body having at least one face surface with a plurality of serrations provided therewith. The drill further has at least one cartridge having a cooperating plurality of second serrations, to be driven with the drill body when assembled therewith. The at least one cartridge includes at least one insert pocket, and at least one insert is releasably affixed in the insert pocket provided in the cartridge. In further examples, the adjustable drill may have a central cutting system in combination with the adjustable cartridge type system, wherein the central cutting system may be modular. There may also be provided a modular type of holder arrangement to provide flexibility to adapt the system for various applications. | 08-08-2013 |
20130287512 | ADJUSTABLE INDEXABLE DRILL - An adjustable drill having a drill body having a longitudinal axis, and a face surface including an aperture extending into the drill body. A directional feature adjacent the aperture extends toward an edge of the drill body, and a longitudinal gullet extends from the face surface along at least a portion of the drill body. A cartridge adjacent the face surface is selectively slidable along the directional feature, and a cutting face having an insert pocket positioned adjacent the edge of the drill body in which an insert is releasably affixed. | 10-31-2013 |
20130330143 | ADJUSTABLE INDEXABLE DRILL AND MODULAR SYSTEM AND HOLDER - An adjustable drill has a drill body having a face surface with a directional feature provided therewith. At least one cartridge is mounted adjacent the face surface and selectively slidable along the directional feature to provide adjustment. At least one insert is releasably affixed in an insert pocket provided in the cartridge. In further examples, the adjustable drill may have a central cutting system in combination with the adjustable cartridge type system, wherein the central cutting system may be modular. There may also be provided a modular type of holder arrangement to provide flexibility to adapt the system for various applications. | 12-12-2013 |
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20080210364 | Apparatus for Producing Elastomeric Nonwoven Laminates - An apparatus for producing an elastomeric nonwoven laminate including a plurality of elastomeric strands joined to a nonwoven web in a controlled distribution is provided. The apparatus includes an extruder for extruding a plurality of elastomeric strands onto a cooled surface of a rotating drum, which transports the strands in parallel alignment to a nip formed between two rollers rotating about parallel axis. The drum transfers the plurality of strands to the nip in a controlled distribution where it is bonded with the nonwoven. The apparatus also includes elements which automate the apparatus for creating the elastomeric nonwoven laminate. | 09-04-2008 |
20100163162 | Apparatus for Producing Elastomeric Nonwoven Laminates - An apparatus for producing an elastomeric nonwoven laminate including a plurality of elastomeric strands joined to a nonwoven web in a controlled distribution is provided. The apparatus includes an extruder for extruding a plurality of elastomeric strands onto a cooled surface of a rotating drum, which transports the strands in parallel alignment to a nip formed between two rollers rotating about parallel axis. The drum transfers the plurality of strands to the nip in a controlled distribution where it is bonded with the nonwoven. The apparatus also includes elements which automate the apparatus for creating the elastomeric nonwoven laminate. | 07-01-2010 |
20110067797 | Apparatus for Producing Elastomeric Nonwoven Laminates - An apparatus for producing an elastomeric nonwoven laminate including a plurality of elastomeric strands joined to a nonwoven web in a controlled distribution is provided. The apparatus includes an extruder for extruding a plurality of elastomeric strands onto a cooled surface of a rotating drum, which transports the strands in parallel alignment to a nip formed between two rollers rotating about parallel axis. The drum transfers the plurality of strands to the nip in a controlled distribution where it is bonded with the nonwoven. The apparatus also includes elements which automate the apparatus for creating the elastomeric nonwoven laminate. | 03-24-2011 |
20110232822 | Apparatus for Producing Elastomeric Nonwoven Laminates - An apparatus for producing an elastomeric nonwoven laminate including a plurality of elastomeric strands joined to a nonwoven web in a controlled distribution is provided. The apparatus includes an extruder for extruding a plurality of elastomeric strands onto a cooled surface of a rotating drum, which transports the strands in parallel alignment to a nip formed between two rollers rotating about parallel axis. The drum transfers the plurality of strands to the nip in a controlled distribution where it is bonded with the nonwoven. The apparatus also includes elements which automate the apparatus for creating the elastomeric nonwoven laminate. | 09-29-2011 |
20110282312 | Treated Laminates - Methods of treating laminates, treated laminates, and articles with treated laminates. | 11-17-2011 |
20120111483 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ELASTOMERIC NONWOVEN LAMINATES - An apparatus for producing an elastomeric nonwoven laminate including a plurality of elastomeric strands joined to a nonwoven web in a controlled distribution is provided. The apparatus includes an extruder for extruding a plurality of elastomeric strands onto a cooled surface of a rotating drum, which transports the strands in parallel alignment to a nip formed between two rollers rotating about parallel axis. The drum transfers the plurality of strands to the nip in a controlled distribution where it is bonded with the nonwoven. The apparatus also includes elements which automate the apparatus for creating the elastomeric nonwoven laminate. | 05-10-2012 |
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20110095156 | MULTIPURPOSE HOOK - Some embodiments generally relate to a hook assembly, including a pivotable hook body adapted to rotate about a pivot axis running in a generally vertical direction. According to some embodiments, the hook assembly can further include at least one hook portion including a generally vertical recess defined by a portion of the top side of the hook body extending downwardly toward a bottom side. The assembly can further include a pivot member for pivoting the pivotable hook body about the pivot axis; and a frame member adapted to receive the pivotable hook body in a stowed configuration or one or more deployed configurations. Furthermore, frame member is adapted to fix the hook body in a pivotal relation about the pivot axis and can include an indexing opening or seat for defining one or more indexed orientations such as a stowed orientation or a deployed orientation. | 04-28-2011 |
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20130248572 | CONSOLE BOX WITH SLIDING FLOOR - A center console box is dimensioned for receipt between laterally spaced seats in an automotive vehicle. Sidewalls and end walls cooperate with a bottom wall having a stepped configuration to accommodate a HVAC duct passing beneath the raised bottom wall portion of the console box. A slidable wall portion is laterally movable between a first, storage position where it resides beneath the first bottom wall portion, and a second, operative position disposed in generally side-by-side relation with the first bottom wall portion. This forms a hidden compartment in the extended depth portion of the cavity overlying the second bottom wall portion. | 09-26-2013 |
20140265420 | VEHICLE POCKET ASSEMBLY - A pocket assembly for accommodating a portable electronic device in a vehicle includes a storage compartment and at least one port disposed within the storage compartment for operatively connecting to the portable electronic device. The storage compartment is disposed within the vehicle and is defined by at least one wall. An aperture is defined in the at least one wall for receiving an excess portion of a connecting cord adapted to operatively connect the portable electronic device to the at least one port. | 09-18-2014 |
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20100081863 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING GASTRECTOMIES AND GASTROPLASTIES - Methods and devices are provided for performing gastrectomies and gastroplasties. In one embodiment, a method includes gaining access to a stomach of a patient through an opening formed in the patient's abdominal wall and an opening formed in the patient's vaginal wall. Tissue attached to the stomach can be tensioned using a surgical instrument inserted through one of the abdominal and vaginal openings and can be separated from the stomach to free the stomach fundus using a dissecting surgical instrument inserted through another opening, e.g., through one of the abdominal and vaginal openings. The fundus can be at least partially transected using a surgical stapler inserted through one of the abdominal and vaginal openings, thereby forming a stomach “sleeve.” In another embodiment, the method is modified to form another opening in the patient's abdominal wall instead of forming an opening in the vaginal wall. | 04-01-2010 |
20100081864 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING GASTRECTOMIES AND GASTROPLASTIES - Methods and devices are provided for performing gastrectomies and gastroplasties. In one embodiment, a method includes gaining access to a stomach of a patient through an opening formed in the patient's abdominal wall and an opening formed in the patient's vaginal wall. Tissue attached to the stomach can be tensioned using a surgical instrument inserted through one of the abdominal and vaginal openings and can be separated from the stomach to free the stomach fundus using a dissecting surgical instrument inserted through another opening, e.g., through one of the abdominal and vaginal openings. The fundus can be at least partially transected using a surgical stapler inserted through one of the abdominal and vaginal openings, thereby forming a stomach “sleeve.” In another embodiment, the method is modified to form another opening in the patient's abdominal wall instead of forming an opening in the vaginal wall. | 04-01-2010 |
20100081883 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING GASTROPLASTIES USING A MULTIPLE PORT ACCESS DEVICE - Methods and devices are provided for performing gastroplasties. In one embodiment, a method of performing a gastroplasty includes gaining access to a stomach of a patient through an opening formed in the patient's abdominal wall. A multiple port access device having two or more sealing ports through which surgical instruments can be inserted can be positioned in the abdominal opening. Various instruments can be inserted through the various sealing ports to perform certain steps, such as tensioning and cutting tissue, sizing and transecting the stomach, viewing the surgical site, etc. The methods and devices can be used to perform a Magenstrasse and Mill procedure in which only a portion of the stomach is transected. | 04-01-2010 |
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20100309290 | SYSTEM FOR CAPTURE AND DISPLAY OF STEREOSCOPIC CONTENT - A system for providing capture and display of stereoscopic content with interchangeable portable devices, the system including a portable transmitter/receiver device configured to communicate stereoscopic content between a first device where an image originates and a second device through which a user may view the stereoscopic content, wherein the portable transmitter/receiver device is configured to communicate through wired and/or wireless communication. | 12-09-2010 |
20150276392 | GRAPHICAL FEEDBACK DURING 3D SCANNING OPERATIONS FOR OBTAINING OPTIMAL SCAN RESOLUTION - This application teaches a method for indicating voxel quality comprising graphically and/or mathematically. Such a method may include measuring a distance from the three-dimensional scanning device to an area of a subject corresponding to an image voxel. It may also include measuring an angle between a line of sight from the three-dimensional imaging device and an orthogonal ray of the same area of the subject corresponding to the same voxel. The process may further include comparing the measured distance and angle to known acceptable operating ranges of the scanner, and plotting a quality point corresponding to the foregoing metrics on a set of axes. | 10-01-2015 |
20150278155 | IDENTIFYING OBJECTS USING A 3D SCANNING DEVICE, IMAGES, AND 3D MODELS - This application is drawn to methods for identifying three-dimensional objects. Methods disclosed herein may include converting 3D model data to a set of simple surfaces, and generating searchable parameters from the image data and/or the simple surfaces. The searchable parameters may be stored in a database as metadata. A searcher may construct a search query by providing 3D model data from which search parameters and features may be extracted and used to formulate a query. | 10-01-2015 |
20150279075 | RECORDING ANIMATION OF RIGID OBJECTS USING A SINGLE 3D SCANNER - This application teaches a method or methods related to recording animation. Such a method may include determining a reference model of an object by separating a 3D image of the object from a 3D image of its environment. The method may also include analyzing the reference model using a feature detection and localization algorithm(s). The object may then be recorded in motion, and the recording may be analyzed using feature detection and localization algorithms(s). Features of the recording may be matched to features of the reference model, wherein a match between the reference model and a frame of the recording comprises a pose of the object. A video animation may be created by recording a time series of poses of the object. | 10-01-2015 |
20150279087 | 3D DATA TO 2D AND ISOMETRIC VIEWS FOR LAYOUT AND CREATION OF DOCUMENTS - This application relates to methods for generating two-dimensional images from three-dimensional model data. A process according to the application may begin with providing a set of three-dimensional model data of a subject, and determining a set of boundaries between intersecting surfaces of the set of three-dimensional model data. A user or an algorithm may select a view of the three-dimensional model data to convert to a two-dimensional image. The process may further include determining an outline of the three-dimensional model corresponding to the selected view, and projecting the outline of the three-dimensional model and a visible portion of the set of boundaries onto a two-dimensional image plane. | 10-01-2015 |
20150279121 | Active Point Cloud Modeling - A three-dimensional scan editing method can include providing a set of three-dimensional model data defining a three-dimensional subject, and displaying the data as a reconstructed image. A user may select one or more voxels and change its state to over-writable. The state change may be reflected by a visual cue such as color or transparency. An image capture device may be provided and its field of view may be co-registered with the selected voxels. The user may then acquire new 3D model data with the device and overwrite the selected voxels with the new data. | 10-01-2015 |