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20110278868 | ENERGY ABSORBER DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - An energy absorber device is provided that includes a generally cylindrical member defining an axis and having an outer surface. One or more axially-spaced, substantially annular members are operatively connected to the generally cylindrical member at the outer surface to create areas of stress concentration in the generally cylindrical member, such that deformation of the generally cylindrical member due to a sufficient force applied to the generally cylindrical member is initiated at the areas of stress concentration, with the areas of stress concentration being reinforced by the substantially annular members. The areas of stress concentration act as crush initiation features and are formed by the connection of the substantially annular members to the generally cylindrical member. Thus, expensive tooling, such as preformed dies, to form the initiation features in the generally cylindrical member is not required. | 11-17-2011 |
20120312611 | VARIABLE-BIAS SHUTTER - A variable-bias shutter system for controlling an airstream through an entryway includes a plurality of louvers. Each louver has a pivot axis and a louver face that includes a first portion arranged to one side and a second portion arranged to the other side of the respective pivot axis. The shutter system also includes a mechanism configured to select a position for the shutter system by rotating in tandem each of the plurality of louvers about the respective pivot axis. An area of the first portion that is exposed to the airstream is smaller than an area of the second portion when the shutter system is substantially closed. Additionally, the area of the first portion that is exposed to the airstream is larger than the area of the second portion when the shutter system is not closed. A vehicle employing the variable-bias shutter system is also disclosed. | 12-13-2012 |
20130264047 | SHIELDED POSITIVE STOPS FOR AN ACTIVE SHUTTER - A shutter system for controlling airflow through a grille opening in a vehicle includes a shutter housing. The shutter system also includes a louver supported by and configured to rotate relative to the shutter housing about a pivot axis. The shutter system also includes a first positive stop configured to prevent the louver from rotating past a fully-opened position and a second positive stop configured to prevent the louver from rotating past a fully-closed position. The shutter system additionally includes a shield arranged relative to the shutter housing and configured to screen the first and second positive stops from the airflow and protect the positive stops from airborne dirt and debris. A vehicle having the above shutter system is also disclosed. | 10-10-2013 |
20130307288 | MULTISTAGE ENERGY ABSORBER DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A multistage energy absorber device is provided that includes at least two generally tubular members. Each of the generally tubular members has a first end and a second end. The second generally tubular member is independent of the first generally tubular member and fits within the first generally tubular member. The first ends of the generally tubular members are substantially flush with each other, but the second end of the second generally tubular member protrudes sufficiently beyond the second end of the first generally tubular member to form a first deformation stage. The first and second generally tubular members extend coextensively sufficiently from the first ends of the first and second generally tubular members to the second end of the first generally tubular member to form a second deformation stage. | 11-21-2013 |
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20110056345 | WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for cutting a vertical window covering are disclosed. One method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises retaining a window covering in a package such that a first end of the window covering is located at a known first position relative to the package. An engagement element is provided on the package that is located at a known second position on the package. The engagement element is moved a distance from a saw to obtain a final dimension of the window covering where the distance is calculated using the first position and the second position. | 03-10-2011 |
20110056348 | WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus for cutting a window covering and methods of cutting a window covering are provided. A method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises a) packaging a window covering comprising components in a package such that first ends of the components extend beyond a first end of the package and second ends of the components extend beyond a second end of the package; b) automatically moving the package and components in a first direction of travel against a first squaring surface such that the first ends of the components are in a common plane; c) cutting the first ends of the components; d) automatically moving the package and components in a second direction of travel against a second squaring surface such that the second ends of the components are in a common plane; and e) cutting the second ends of the components. | 03-10-2011 |
20110056353 | WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position an end of the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering. A dust collection system comprises a shroud substantially surrounds the bottom of the saw blade where the shroud is connected to a vortex dust collector. | 03-10-2011 |
20110061505 | WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a lateral support surface and a saw for cutting the window covering positioned at an end of the lateral support surface. An engagement member locates the center of the window covering that is retractably mounted on the lateral support surface. A clamp assembly comprises a clamping jaw that is movable to a first position where the clamping jaw presses the window covering against the lateral support surface. The clamp assembly is movable relative to the first saw and the second saw. A controller for moves the clamp assembly to automatically position a first end of the window covering relative to the first saw and a second end of the window covering relative to the second saw. Methods of cutting a window covering are also provided. | 03-17-2011 |
20110186242 | Safety Mechanism for a Window Covering - A safety device for a window covering comprises a head rail and a shade panel extending from the head rail. A lift cord extends along one side of the shade panel between the head rail and the bottom of the shade panel. A safety cord extends between the head rail and the bottom edge of the shade panel where the safety cord comprises a plurality of loops. The lift cord extends through the plurality of loops. The safety cord is connected to the shade panel at fixed points between the top edge and the bottom edge to limit the distance the safety cord may be moved away from the shade panel. A safety device may also comprise a safety ribbon that is attached to the shade panel by a hook and loop connector that covers the lift cord. | 08-04-2011 |
20120011974 | WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw blade for cutting a plurality of different types of window coverings. A first controllable drive moves the saw blade into engagement with a window covering selected from the plurality of different types of the window coverings. A second controllable drive for rotates the saw blade. A preferred saw blade feed rate and a preferred saw blade speed for each of the plurality of different types of window coverings is determined. The first variable drive and the second variable drive are controlled based on the preferred saw blade feed rate and the preferred saw blade speed for the window covering being cut. | 01-19-2012 |
20120012484 | BLIND PACKAGING AND METHODS OF CUTTING WINDOW COVERINGS - A package for a size-in-store window covering comprises a box having a first portion that extends for the width of the window covering and a second portion that extends for less than the width of the window covering. The window covering extends beyond an end of a bottom wall a first distance and the head rail extends beyond an end of a first side wall a second distance. A method of cutting a window covering comprises providing a window covering in a box as described above and positioning the box with the exposed portion of the window covering facing down and the exposed portion of the head rail facing a clamp. Methods of packaging a window covering comprise reducing the total number of loops in the window covering, and positioning inserts between adjacent components. | 01-19-2012 |
20120012542 | DISPLAY SYSTEM - A display for a shelving unit of the type having a bay defined in part by lower and upper horizontal supports that comprises a first rail mounted on the lower horizontal support and a second rail mounted on the upper horizontal support. A body is disposed between the first and second rails. The body is in free moving contact with the first rail and the second rail such that the body is freely movable along the length of the rails. The body supports a user interface device. The display of the invention may be used where the user interface controls the functions of a co-located machine. | 01-19-2012 |
20120193043 | SAFETY MECHANISM FOR A WINDOW COVERING - A safety device for a window covering comprises a head rail and a shade panel extending from the head rail. A lift cord extends along one side of the shade panel between the head rail and the bottom of the shade panel. A safety device engages the lift cord to control the movement of the lift cord away from the shade panel. The safety device may also shroud the lift cord to limit access to the lift cord portion. | 08-02-2012 |
20140360328 | WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw blade for cutting a plurality of different types of window coverings. A first controllable drive moves the saw blade into engagement with a window covering selected from the plurality of different types of the window coverings. A second controllable drive for rotates the saw blade. A preferred saw blade feed rate and a preferred saw blade speed for each of the plurality of different types of window coverings is determined. The first variable drive and the second variable drive are controlled based on the preferred saw blade feed rate and the preferred saw blade speed for the window covering being cut. | 12-11-2014 |
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20110182283 | Web-based, hosted, self-service outbound contact center utilizing speaker-independent interactive voice response and including enhanced IP telephony - Disclosed is an on demand, web-based, outbound contact center utilizing Voice over IP (VoIP) and speaker-independent voice recognition which automatically captures contact responses to question events in a pre-recorded, interactive voice call, the call launched by a user via a broadcast comprising a call sequence created by the user via a call center user interface comprising event add and logic add wizards, the call sequence comprising event prompts based on a user-generated script comprising message events and question events, the event prompts in the group consisting of voice recordings and text-to-speech inputs. | 07-28-2011 |
20150156327 | Web-based, self-service outbound contact center utilizing speaker-independent interactive voice response and including enhanced IP telephony - Disclosed is an on demand, web-based, outbound contact center utilizing Voice over IP (VoIP) and speaker-independent voice recognition which automatically captures contact responses to question events in a pre-recorded, interactive voice call, the call launched by a user via a broadcast comprising a call sequence created by the user via a call center user interface comprising event add and logic add wizards, the call sequence comprising event prompts based on a user-generated script comprising message events and question events, the event prompts in the group consisting of voice recordings and text-to-speech inputs. | 06-04-2015 |
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20110217943 | OSCILLATION PROTECTED AMPLIFIER WITH BASE STATION OVERLOAD AND NOISE FLOOR PROTECTION - An amplifier is provided for optimizing gain. The amplifier determines an optimal gain from inputs including the forward link and reverse link input power. The inputs are processed to determine an optimal gain of the amplifier. The optimal gain may be accessed from a lookup table that accounts for characteristics of the amplifier, the cell phone (or other device), and the base station (or base stations). The optimal gain is set to account at least for industry standards, amplifier oscillation issues, base station overload protection, and base station noise floor protection. | 09-08-2011 |
20130082781 | VERIFYING OSCILLATION IN AMPLIFIERS AND THE MITIGATION THEREOF - A method is provided for detecting and mitigating oscillation in an amplifier. The amplifier is configured to sample a signal being amplified to determine whether the amplifier is oscillating. In addition, the status of the amplifier can be verified based on the apparent signal levels of the signals being amplified. The gain of the amplifier is then adjusted in accordance with whether the amplifier is oscillating or as necessary to maintain gain that is compatible with the system within which the amplifier is operating. | 04-04-2013 |
20130084906 | RADIO FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM - An amplifier for controlling or reducing broadband noise is disclosed. An amplifier determines whether a useful signal is being amplified and controls the gain of the amplifier at least when useful signals are not being amplified to prevent or minimize the amplification of noise. | 04-04-2013 |
20130203403 | VERIFYING AND MITIGATING OSCILLATION IN AMPLIFIERS - A method is provided for detecting and mitigating oscillation in a booster amplifier. The booster amplifier is configured to sample a signal being amplified to determine whether the booster amplifier is oscillating. In addition, the status of the booster amplifier can be verified based on the apparent signal levels of the signals being amplified. The gain of the booster amplifier is then adjusted in accordance with whether the booster amplifier is oscillating or as necessary to maintain gain that is compatible with the system within which the booster amplifier is operating. | 08-08-2013 |
20130203404 | VERIFYING AND MITIGATING OSCILLATION IN AMPLIFIERS - A method is provided for detecting and mitigating oscillation in a booster amplifier. The booster amplifier is configured to sample a signal being amplified to determine whether the booster amplifier is oscillating. In addition, the status of the booster amplifier can be verified based on the apparent signal levels of the signals being amplified. The gain of the booster amplifier is then adjusted in accordance with whether the booster amplifier is oscillating or as necessary to maintain gain that is compatible with the system within which the booster amplifier is operating. | 08-08-2013 |
20140274193 | OUT-OF-BAND NOISE AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION - A method for providing overload or noise protection may include applying an amplification factor to a first-band signal transmitted in a first frequency band. The first frequency band may include a first uplink band and a first downlink band. The amplification factor may be applied by an amplification circuit configured for signals transmitted in the first frequency band. The method may further include detecting a second-band signal transmitted in a second frequency band. The second frequency band may include a second uplink band and a second downlink band. Additionally, the method may include adjusting the amplification factor based on the detected second-band signal. | 09-18-2014 |
20160028469 | MULTIPLE-PORT SIGNAL BOOSTERS - A system is disclosed that includes a first interface port, a second interface port, a signal splitter device, a main booster, and a front-end booster. The signal splitter device may include first, second, and third splitter ports. The signal splitter device may be configured such that a first direction signal received at either of the second and third splitter ports is output at the first splitter port and a second direction signal that is received at the first splitter port is output at each of the second and third splitter ports. The main booster may include main first and second direction amplification paths that are each communicatively coupled between the first splitter port and the first interface port. The front-end booster may include front-end first and second direction amplification paths that are each communicatively coupled between the second splitter port and the second interface port. | 01-28-2016 |
20160036403 | MULTIPLE-PORT SIGNAL BOOSTERS - A signal booster is disclosed that includes a first interface port, a second interface port, a downlink signal splitter device, an uplink signal splitter device, a main booster and a first front-end booster. The downlink signal splitter device can communicate a downlink signal from the first interface port to a plurality of interface ports. The uplink signal splitter device can communicate an uplink signal from the plurality of interface ports to the first interface port. The main booster can include a main downlink amplification path and a main uplink amplification path. The first front-end booster can include a first front-end downlink amplification path and a first front-end uplink amplification path. | 02-04-2016 |