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| 20090044395 | Drywall tape applicator and method of using the same - The present invention relates to a fluid-activated drywall tape applicator. The applicator includes a roll of fluid-activated drywall tape, a container, a lid and at least two slits. In operation the roll of tape is affixed to the applicator and a lead end of the tape is fed through a first slit. Once in the first slit the tape enters the container where the container is filled with a fluid. The fluid saturates the tape and the tape leaves the container through the second slit. After leaving the container via the slit, the tape's adhesive properties are activated and a user may apply the tape to a working surface. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090158573 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY OF A TIRE CURING MOLD - Apparatus and method for assembly and disassembly in axial and radial directions mold segments forming a toroidally shaped mold. The apparatus includes mold gripping apparatus operatively engaging and disengaging the mold; and mold transport apparatus for operatively moving the mold gripping apparatus and engaged mold between a mold assembly and disassembly station and a tire curing station. The mold gripping apparatus engages and unlocks an upper mold sidewall segment and mold loading apparatus engages and unlocks a lower mold sidewall segment. Tread segment closing apparatus is provided for operatively opening and closing the tread segments of the mold in a radial direction. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090265909 | Method and apparatus for removing winding conductors from a twisting machine and placing them in a rotor or stator stack - Method and apparatus for removing winding conductors from a twisting machine and placing them in a rotor or stator stack. The method comprises, for removing from a twisting fixture and inserting into a rotor or stator, a plurality of rectangular winding conductors each having a pair of legs separated by an amount equal to the distance between a predetermined number of rotor or stator slots in which they will be inserted and integrally connected at one end thereof, moving a plurality of fingers of a clamping assembly between the legs of a plurality of winding conductors in a twisting fixture to retain the winding conductors, moving the clamping assembly away from the twisting fixture to withdraw the winding conductors from the twisting fixture, providing relative movement of the clamping assembly and a rotor or stator to insert free ends of the winding conductors into a rotor or stator, and moving the fingers of a clamping assembly from between the legs of a plurality of winding conductors. A preferred embodiment of the apparatus is also disclosed. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090320262 | Method For Uncoupling The Support And Removing The Protective Film From Lenses During Production - The invention relates to a method for uncoupling the support and removing the protective film from lenses during production. The method consists of: a phase comprising the weakening of the layer ( | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100071186 | Easily Assembled, Disassembled Fence - A new type of a fence design and construction is described whereby a fence configuration is composed of repeating units of fence posts and fence unit sections. Fence posts are composed of a base unit which is embedded into the ground and a post which can be inserted and fastened into this base unit, for ease of construction as well as deconstruction. Unto equally spaced fence posts, pre-manufactured sections of fence unit sections are attached and detached (as well as secured via locking mechanisms) at attachment unit points. The main purpose of this arrangement is the ease of deconstruction in preparation of any natural disasters. A secondary benefit of this arrangement is the ease of initial assembly as well as subsequent reassemblies. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100125997 | Portable manway cover hinge device and methods - A method of handling the removal and installation of a manway cover to a manway flange includes removing a plurality of manway cover bolts from a portion of the manway cover that is located to one side of a vertical axis of the manway cover, providing a flange hinge plate of a portable manway cover hinge device with at least one hinge plate aperture therethrough, aligning the at least one hinge aperture of the flange hinge plate with a bolt opening in the manway flange, inserting a pin first end of a hinge plate fastening pin through the at least one hinge aperture and into the aligned bolt opening in the manway flange where the pin first end has a bore transverse to the longitudinal axis of the pin and extending beyond the manway flange, inserting a transverse rod into the bore of the pin, securing the flange hinge plate to the manway flange, providing a cover hinge plate of a portable manway cover hinge device where the cover hinge plate has at least one hinge plate aperture therethrough, aligning the at least one hinge aperture of the cover hinge plate with a bolt opening in the manway cover, inserting a pin first end of another hinge plate fastening pin through the at least one hinge aperture and into the aligned bolt opening in the manway cover and securing the cover hinge plate to the manway cover, pivotally connecting the flange hinge plate to the cover hinge plate, and removing any remaining manway hardware from the manway cover and the manway flange that prevents the manway cover from pivotally opening away from the manway flange. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100146762 | STAGE APPARATUS ASSEMBLING METHOD - An assembling method that is high in assembly accuracy and easily performed at the actual installation site is provided. In this method, the sub base plates on the sub mounting tables are aligned with respect to a main base plate on a main mounting table at a temporary installation site, and the state thereof is maintained. Then, the main mounting table and the sub mounting tables are separated from each other to be transferred to the actual installation site, and the positioning state is restored at the actual installation site. Since a positional alignment can be performed at the temporary installation site, the work required at the actual installation site can be reduced. Furthermore, since a fine adjustment can be performed at the actual installation site, the accuracy in the positional alignment can be improved. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100223775 | METHOD FOR DISMOUNTING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for dismounting an electronic device that is mounted on a printed board by solder including heating the electronic device by dipping the electronic device in inert liquid heated in a heating bath and melting the solder in the through-hole using heat transferred from the electronic device. The electronic device has a terminal pin disposed in a through-hole of the printed board extending from a front surface to a back surface of the printed board. The terminal pin is joined to the printed board by the solder. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100242249 | Custom Sized Plastic Tote Having Intermediate Sleeve and Method of Manufacturing Same - A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100319179 | METHOD FOR SECURING A DEVICE - The method is for securing a device. Security bolts are into the device. The bolts have openings defined therein. A wire is inserted through openings of each bolt. The wire has a male end and a female end. A male end is inserted into a cavity of the female end to align a cavity of the male end with an opening of the female end. A locking bar of a lock is inserted through the cavity and the opening to lock the male end to the female end. The wire may also be attached to an item so that the device cannot be removed from the item. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110010908 | APPARATUS FOR THERMAL-SLIDE DEBONDING OF TEMPORARY BONDED SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A debonder apparatus for debonding two via an adhesive layer temporary bonded wafers includes a top chuck assembly, a bottom chuck assembly, a static gantry supporting the top chuck assembly, an X-axis carriage drive supporting the bottom chuck assembly, and an X-axis drive control. The top chuck assembly includes a heater and a wafer holder. The X-axis drive control drives horizontally the bottom chuck assembly from a loading zone to a process zone under the top chuck assembly and from the process zone back to the loading zone. A wafer pair comprising a carrier wafer bonded to a device wafer via an adhesive layer is placed upon the bottom chuck assembly at the loading zone oriented so that the unbonded surface of the device wafer is in contact with the bottom assembly and is carried by the X-axis carriage drive to the process zone under the top chuck assembly and the unbonded surface of the carrier wafer is placed in contact with the top chuck assembly. The X-axis drive control initiates horizontal motion of the X-axis carriage drive along the X-axis while heat is applied to the carrier wafer via the heater and while the carrier wafer is held by the top chuck assembly via the wafer holder and thereby causes the device wafer to separate and slide away from the carrier wafer. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110030187 | Pool Skimmer Accessory System - A pool skimmer accessory system comprises a skimmer accessory for enabling the removal and replacement of a pool skimmer cover and retrieval of a skimmer from a pool skimmer chamber. The skimmer accessory includes an elongate shaft member with a handle portion disposed at a first end thereof and a tapered region disposed at a second end thereof. Disposed in or adjacent to the tapered region is a cut-out section that extends toward the interior of the shaft member. The accessory allows a user to access a pool skimmer and skimmer cover from a safe distance such that the user is not directly subjected to debris or dangerous insects or animals that may be concealed under the skimmer cover. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110030188 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR THE UPRIGHT MOUNTING OF A DECORATIVE PLATE ON A DOOR OF A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A mounting to support a decorative plate on a door of a household appliance. The mounting includes a first mounting part to be mounted on the door or the decorative plate, wherein the first mounting part has at least one tongue. The mounting further includes a second mounting part fastened to the respectively other of two holding partners formed by the decorative plate and the door. The second mounting part has a bridging segment to receive the tongue with play in a longitudinal direction of a flank of the door. The second mounting part is configured in the manner of a batten having multiple bridging segments. Each of the bridging segments receives a respective tongue. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110056061 | KEY, X-STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A X-structure of a key and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The X-structure comprises a first frame and a second frame. The first frame comprises a bar. The first frame is connected and pivoted to the second frame via a fold located on the bar. The key comprises a keycap, a base and the X-structure installed between the keycap and the base. The manufacturing method of the X-structure comprises: providing the X-structure and pressing the bar to generate a fold until the first engaging portions are connected and pivoted to the second engaging portions. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110061222 | POUCH WITH A TUBE SPOUT FITMENT - A process for placing a tube spout fitment within a flexible pouch container is provided. The process can include providing a front panel and a back panel, each panel having a top edge, a side edge, and a bottom edge. In addition, the front panel can also have an aperture. A fitment having a fitment base and a spout extending from the fitment base is provided and placed through the aperture using a plate with a channel and a channel stop. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110067218 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXCHANGING ROLLER BATTERIES - A method and a device for exchanging roller batteries on supports of cableway installations, include driving a service vehicle towards the support, lifting a cable which runs on the roller battery from the roller battery, then dismounting the roller battery and installing a new roller battery and finally relaying the cable on the roller battery. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110126394 | SELF-ALIGNING PLUG REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A plug removal and/or installation system | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110179620 | SEAL PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY - A seal protector assembly is provided. The seal protector assembly includes a cavity for encasing a seal. A plug or cap is removably attached to the protector seal. After shipment of the transmission, the plug or cap is removed. Once any potential damage to the seal during assembly has passed, the protector is then removed. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110203094 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING A SEWAGE LINE CAP - A device and method for securely removing a sewer cap from a sewer line that may be under pressure is disclosed. The device comprises a tube adapted to tightly fit onto the end tee of the sewer line that contains the cap and a piston containing a handle configured to fit and for movement inside the tube. A discharge port on the tube is adapted to discharge fluids into a container. The piston has a recess adapted to tightly fit over the square protrusion typically present on sewer line caps. To remove the sewer cap, the recess in the piston is threaded onto the protrusion on sewer line cap. The tube is then threaded over the piston and tightened over the end tee of the sewer line. Turning the handle to loosen the handle allows any discharge to safely drain through the discharge port. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110209322 | Removable and Reclosable Lid For Jar For A Food Product - A lid for a jar and a jar and lid combination for a product is provided. The lid is configured to be selectively removable from the jar. The lid is also configured to be selectively openable when attached to the jar in order to permit access to the interior and any contents of the jar. The lid has a non-continuous bead that is positioned to engage a protuberance on a rim of the jar to secure the lid relative to the rim of the jar while permitting selective removal of the lid from the rim of the jar. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110214272 | CANTER ELEMENT CONTROLLED COMBINATION MANIFOLD, VALVE AND FILTER MODULE SYSTEM - A filter module that is attached to a combination manifold and valve system may be replaced by simultaneously shutting off an inlet opening and an outlet opening of the system while releasing a securing member of the system from a securing position. The simultaneous shutting off and releasing are accomplished by rotating a rotatable structural member of the system from a first position to a second position. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110232061 | SPIRAL WOUND FILTRATION MODULE - The present invention is directed toward spiral wound modules along with methods for making and using the same. Several embodiments are described including methods for making spiral wound filtration modules using membrane sheet provided from a roll, wherein the membrane sheet is unrolled and assembled in a direction parallel to the permeate collection tube of the module. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110232062 | GOLF CLUB AND SHAFT REPLACING METHOD - According to an aspect of the invention, a golf club includes: a golf club head having a hosel; a shaft; a shaft case fixed to one end of the shaft, and inserted into the hosel, the shaft case being formed in a substantially cylindrical shape; and a ring-shaped screw member screwed into one end of the hosel to fix the shaft case in the hosel, the ring-shaped screw member being detachable from the hosel; | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110283503 | RETROFIT VALVE ASSEMBLY KIT FOR FROST-RESISTANT HYDRANT - A retrofit valve assembly for a frost-resistant hydrant comprises a replacement valve assembly and stem sufficiently long enough to enable the replacement stem to be cut and readily retrofit to existing frost-resistant hydrants of different lengths. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110283504 | Method and Devices for Detaching a Charge Stuck to the Inner Wall of a Grinding Pipe - In a method for detaching a charge ( | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120036696 | FIELD POLE MAGNET, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE FIELD MAGNET, AND PERMANENT-MAGNET ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE - Provided is a field pole magnet to be installed in a rotor or a stator of a permanent magnet rotary machine, the field pole magnet including: multiple magnet pieces ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120042492 | Alignment Mechanism for Assembly of a Diffuser Inside a Pressure Reducing and Conditioning Valve - An alignment mechanism is used for assembly of a diffuser inside a pressure reducing and conditioning valve, said valve having a body, an inlet port, an outlet port, a pressure reducing section between the ports, and a diffuser in an internal cavity of the pressure reducing section. The alignment mechanism comprises at least one alignment assembly having an alignment port disposed in the valve body in the pressure reducing section. The port has a passageway passing through an outer wall of the valve, and has a removable closure member adapted to close one end of the passageway. A removable alignment rod is adapted to be inserted through the passageway in the to alignment port to contact an outer surface of the diffuser when the diffuser is inserted into the internal cavity of the pressure reducing section of the valve. A method of use of the alignment assembly is disclosed. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120060341 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO REMOVE PIPE - A pipe removal method includes navigating a flexible element through a first pipe. At least a portion of the flexible element is coupled with the first pipe. The flexible element and the first pipe are pulled as a composite assembly, and the flexible element reinforces the tensile strength of the first pipe. In one example, the first pipe is at least pulled in compression between the point of coupling between the flexible element and the first pipe and a proximal end of the flexile element. In another example, the method includes wrapping the composite assembly around a spool. The composite assembly is thereby removed from the ground surrounding the first pipe. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120066881 | COMPONENT CARRIER REEL SPLICING TAPE - A splicing tape for accurately aligning and joining spliced component carrier reels is disclosed. The flexible splice tape allows the components to remain aligned and picked from a component carrier reel without interruption at the union of a first and second reel. The splice tape with an optional stiffening strip provides a flexible, yet strong connection to prevent back and forth, axial and lateral movement between spliced reels. The detection of the disclosed splice tape facilitates elimination of incorrect and mismatched components during splicing. The splice tape comprises a plastic-type material coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. A protective paper covers the adhesive composition. The splice tape and protective paper are divided into sections using a staggered slit arrangement. The staggered slit arrangement aids in proper alignment and adhesion of the splice tape to component carrier reels. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120073105 | Method of Forming or Repairing Devices Configured to Comminute Material - A method for repairing a crushing device or other device configured to comminute material includes the steps of removing at least one first insert from a portion of a crushing body such that at least one opening is formed in the portion of the crushing body, positioning at least one second insert in the at least one opening formed by the removing of the at least one first insert, positioning a force application mechanism adjacent to the at least one second insert and the portion of the crushing body, and actuating the force application mechanism to deform the portion of the crushing body to attach the at least one second insert to the portion of the crushing body. The one or more first inserts may be damaged and the one or more second inserts may be used to replace the one or more damaged first inserts. The force application mechanism is preferably explosive material. A method of forming a wearable surface is also disclosed. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073106 | Utilities Access Closure - A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120079696 | PLASTIC BAG WASHING SUPPORT FOR DISHWASHER - Embodiments herein relate to the field of reusable storage bags, and, more specifically, to support systems for holding plastic bags of various dimensions open to facilitate washing in a dishwasher for later re-use. In various embodiments, the device may include first and second bag support members having a center shaft with a first end adapted to engage a prong of a dishwasher rack, and a second end adapted to retain a plastic bag in a desired position. In use, the first and second bag support members are placed over prongs having a desired spacing, and the bag is placed over the two support devices, where it is retained during the wash cycle of the dishwasher. The shape of the bag support members is adapted to retain the bag in an open position throughout the wash cycle, without allowing the plastic bag to tent or cause pooling. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120110814 | FLAT MOP FRAME - The mop frame comprises a first plate pivotably connected to a handle attachment at a first pivot. A second plate is pivotably connected to the first plate at a second pivot such that it is movable between a first position where the second plate is substantially coplanar with the first plate and a second position where the first plate is substantially parallel to the second plate and is disposed on top of the second plate. A latch secures the first plate to the second plate when the second plate is in the second position. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120131783 | Quick Exchange for a Milling Drum Assembly - In one aspect of the invention, a system for exchanging a milling chamber comprises a vehicle comprising a milling chamber supported by the underside of the vehicle. The underside comprises a track that interfaces with a guide of the milling chamber. The track and guide are configured to accommodate lateral movement of the milling chamber with respect to a length of the vehicle. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120151734 | Method of Installing Sealed Circular Ductwork - A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120174369 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WASTE REFRIGERATORS - A method and device for harmless treatment and recycling of waste refrigerators. Plastic parts, electrical boxes, compressors, and condensers are disassembled at a disassembling station. Refrigerants from compressors are recycled at a fluoride-extracting station. Refrigerator bodies and doors are transferred to a double shaft shredder and a rolling crusher for crushing. Crushed materials are sorted out by wind force, by a self-discharge type iron remover made of permanent magnet and a cylindrical iron remover for magnetic separation. The device is placed in an enclosed workshop equipped with a multistage ventilation system, a protective device of nitrogen, a device for spraying, dedusting, and cooling, and an on-line detection and alarm control device for cyclopentane gas concentration, polyurethane dust concentration, and temperature. The method and device have low manufacturing and operating costs and are dustproof, explosion proof, environmentally friendly and has excellent recycling effects. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120204398 | Shroud Retaining Pin Extraction Systems and Methods - The present application provides an extraction system for removing a retaining pin from a turbine engine. The extraction system may include a pin extraction fixture and a drill such that the pin extraction fixture positions the drill about the retaining pin. The pin extraction fixture may include a collet and one or more expanders positioned thereabout. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120222279 | HYPODERMIC NEEDLE EXTRACTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM APPARATUS - A hypodermic needle extraction device for removing a hypodermic needle from a syringe having a syringe body and a luer, the device including at least one guide rod disposed with the device, a carriage assembly having a carriage slidably mounted on the guide rod, and a needle extraction assembly configured to grasp the needle such that the needle is separated from the syringe body as the syringe body and needle are urged apart. This Abstract is presented to meet requirements of 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b) only. This Abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120255152 | SURFACE FLOW ENHANCEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME ON A VEHICLE - A detachable surface flow enhancement device is provided, comprising: an aerodynamic structure configured to deflect moving air incident upon the aerodynamic structure; and an attaching element configured to attach the aerodynamic structure to a surface of a vehicle and to detach he aerodynamic structure from the surface of the vehicle without altering the surface of the vehicle. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120272498 | ON-THE-GO ADJUSTABLE EXTENSION POLE PROVIDING HANDS-FREE TOOL CONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION - A hands-free system for connecting and disconnecting a tool from an adjustable length extension pole. The system includes first and second slidably interconnected elongated members, a tool-holding assembly releasably coupled to the second elongated member, and a locking assembly disposed between the first and second elongated members. The relative sliding of the first and second elongated members can be selectively restrained by rotating the first and second elongated members relative to one another. The tool-holding assembly can be disconnected from the second elongated member by sliding the first and second elongated members together. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120291254 | MANUFACTURING ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR MODULE - Certain processes for manufacturing an electrochemical sensor module include assembly first and second housing portions of sensor modules; dispensing a sensor fiber across multiple first housing portions; joining the first and second housing portions; and separating the sensor modules by cutting the sensor fiber. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120317774 | SUPPORT FOR A METAL COIL AND APPARATUSES COMPRISING SUCH A SUPPORT - The invention relates to a support for metal coils ( | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120324694 | Captive Fastener Assembly And Machine Using Same - A machine includes a threaded fastener connected to, and positioned adjacent, a maintenance feature. A removable cover blocks access to the maintenance feature and includes a captive fastener assembly. The captive fastener assembly includes a barrel with an internal passage separating a tool opening from a fastener opening, and the internal passage is divided into a cage volume and a fastener passage by an internal thrust surface. A retention component that defines a tool passage through a capture surface is mechanically mounted in the barrel adjacent a tool opening. A captured fastener is trapped to move between the capture surface and the internal thrust surface in the cage volume. The captured fastener includes an internal tool engagement surface oriented toward the tool opening and threads oriented toward the fastener opening. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130014370 | VEHICLE BODY ASSEMBLY LINE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING VEHICLE BODYAANM Shimizu; KenjiAACI TokyoAACO JPAAGP Shimizu; Kenji Tokyo JP - Doors D (collectively representing doors D | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130047399 | BIOCHIP STAMPING DEVICE AND STAMPING METHOD THEREOF - There is provided a biochip stamping device. The biochip stamping device includes a stamping jig in which a first biochip is aligned; an inverting mechanism vertically inverting a second biochip; and a movement mechanism transferring the vertically inverted second biochip on the stamping jig to combine the first biochip and the second biochip. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130047400 | SEAT CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF USING SAID SEAT CONNECTOR - A seat connector which connects a vehicle seat with a base support, and method of connecting the same. The set connector has a base interface which connects to the base support, and a seat interface which connects to the vehicle seat. Both interfaces cooperate together by having the seat interface slide along the base interface. Both during and before this sliding engagement, the weight of the seat interface and the attached seat are supported by the base interface and other weight supports. Upon completing the sliding engagement, the vehicle seat is temporarily in a locked position where movement of the vehicle seat in all directions relative to the base support is restrained, even without the use of mechanical fasteners to secure the connection. The vehicle seat is then secured to the base support with mechanical fasteners. The vehicle seat can be removed from the base support by sliding the vehicle seat in a rearward direction along the base interface. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130061444 | Safety Cutter with Improved Blade Change Mechanism - A cutter apparatus includes a housing, a blade carrier coupled to the housing, a blade lock for securing a blade to the blade carrier, and a blade release device coupled to and repositionable within the housing, the blade release device being repositionable to a blade release position at which the blade release device contacts and repositions at least a portion of the blade lock such that the blade can be removed from the blade carrier. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130117984 | REEL INSTALLATION METHOD AND MAGAZINE - An installation method includes: holding a first reel and a second reel at an upper cartridge so as to be unable to rotate, by reel holding mechanisms; detaching a lower cartridge from the upper cartridge; conveying the upper cartridge, that is in a state of holding the first reel and the second reel by the reel holding mechanisms, to a drive device, and positioning and placing the first reel and the second reel respectively on a pair of rotating members of the drive device; releasing holding of the first reel and the second reel by the reel holding mechanisms; removing the upper cartridge from the drive device; and fixing the first reel and the second reel to the respective rotating members. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130133169 | Angled Support for Displaying Products - A support structure may be mounted to an existing vertical support. In an embodiment, the support structure may include a plurality of horizontal support members. Two or more vertical uprights are mounted to the horizontal supports. The vertical uprights and one of the horizontal support members provide channels for retaining a peg board panel in position. The support structure may be configured so as to cause the peg board panel to at an angle compared to the vertical supports. Multiple support structures may be coupled together to provide runs of peg board panels. Furthermore, the peg board panel may include a graphic that correspond to products being supported by the peg board panel. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130174397 | GUIDE ASSEMBLY - A guide assembly comprises a frame assembly, a plurality of clamping assemblies, and a head assembly. The clamping assemblies may be mountable to the frame assembly for attaching the frame assembly to a structure. The head assembly may be mountable to the frame assembly and may include a tool coupled to the head assembly. The tool assembly may be axially movable relative to the head assembly to cause the tool to exert a down force on the structure when the frame assembly is attached thereto. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130185911 | MIXER ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY APPARATUS AND METHOD - A mixing apparatus and system includes a hub, a plurality of blades, and a respective hinge for each blade to pivotally secure each blade to the hub. Each hinge including a lock having a tab and a detent to secure the respective blade in an operating conformation. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130185912 | RECONFIGURABLE MOUNTING HEAD - A multipoint reconfigurable system and method supporting a wide-variety of configurations that permit adaptation of the mounting system to the user's specific needs. The present invention includes embodiments directed towards multipoint connection bodies, monolegs, flexlegs, lanyard heads, secure connectors, snap connectors, and combinations thereof as well improved structures and methods for implementing these systems and methods. A reversible monopod includes a telescoping columnar monopod body including a proximal end and a distal end; and a coupler coupled to each the end, the coupler selected from the group consisting of a quick-connect type 1 coupler, a quick-connect type 2 coupler complementary to the quick-connect type 1 coupler, a threaded ¼-20 stud connector, and combinations thereof. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130192038 | SPRUNG LATCH FASTENER - Fasteners are generally described. In some examples, a fastener can be configured to releasably connect a first member to a second member. The fastener can comprise an element that is able to be arranged with respect to the first member. The element can comprise a latching region that is able to assume a latching orientation. The fastener can also comprise a latch that is able to be arranged with respect to the second member. The latch can comprise a latching portion that is able to latch with the latching region when in the latching orientation to connect the first member to the second member. The fastener can be configured such that the element is movable relative to the latch so that, when moved relative to the latch, the element urges the latching portion out of the latching region to enable disconnection of the first member from the second member. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130219682 | FLUID COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING SAME - According to one aspect, a fluid collection bag comprises an inlet opening adapted to receive an inlet tube located on a first side of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag has a length greater than the height. The first side of the fluid collection bag is generally parallel with a length of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag further comprises an outlet opening located on a second side of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag may be reversible such that a first surface or a second opposing surface of the fluid collection bag may face a support element. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130239385 | PRECISION ALIGNMENT DEVICE OF AN OPTICAL COMPONENT AND A METHOD OF USING THE DEVICE - Provided are a precision alignment device of an optical component and a method of using the device. The device includes a location fixing unit inserted and coupled to a pin hole on an optical table, closely attached to an optical mount, and fixes a location of the optical component, and a bumper including a penetration hole formed to allow the location fixing unit to penetrate to be coupled thereto, the bumper having a thickness formed in a lateral direction to maintain a certain distance between the location fixing unit and the optical mount when at least one side is closely attached to the optical mount. A location of the optical mount is determined while coupling the bumper to the location fixing unit. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130255056 | FULL-SCALE ARCHITECTURAL TEMPLATE AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS FOR EXHIBITIONS, TRADE SHOWS, CONVENTIONS AND EVENTS - A method of installing temporary construction elements for an event is disclosed. The method may include creating a digital file of an architectural template illustrating the temporary construction elements. The method may further include printing the digital file as a full-scale architectural template. The full-scale architectural template may comprise one or more sheets capable of protecting the floor during installation of the temporary construction elements, each sheet being a portion of the full-scale template. The method may further include placing and aligning the sheets on the floor so that the markings are positioned in the same location as the corresponding temporary construction elements should be and attaching the sheets to the floor. The method may further include installing the temporary construction elements on the sheets in accordance with the markings. The method may further include removing the sheets after installation of the construction elements. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130269162 | FASTENER ASSISTED HANGER - A hanger configured to be mounted to a supporting surface includes a fastener receiving body configured to be positioned on the supporting surface. The hanger also includes a hook portion positioned adjacent to the fastener receiving body and configured to receive a retainable object therein. The hanger additionally includes a first datum surface associated with a first orientation direction of the fastener body. The hanger further includes a second datum surface associated with a second orientation direction of the fastener body. The relative positions of the first datum surface and the second datum surface are arranged such that when a fastener tool abuts the first datum surface and the second datum surface, a fastener applied by the fastener tool is positioned within a bounded area of the fastener receiving body. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130269163 | LIFTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The lifting system and method comprises a winch and pulley system, the pulleys being adapted to be mounted to a wall of a structure, the winch being mounted to a tube assembly, said tube assembly comprising a tube and winch plate, wherein said tube is slideably and removably coupled to a receiver portion such that the winch may be removed when not in use or may be moved to be used in another system; wherein said receiver portion is coupled to a substructure upon which a cooler structure is mounted; wherein, a first pulley is mounted to an outside wall of said structure; wherein said second pulley is positioned at an end of a lifting arm, said arm being coupled to an inside wall of the structure; wherein a through opening is provided in said wall so that a winch cable may be threaded from the winch outside the structure, through the first pulley, through said wall opening, and over said second pulley; and wherein an end of said cable may be secured to a motor in the interior of said structure. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130298372 | REMOVABLE PROFILE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A profile assembly for use on a belt comprises a base configured to be attached to the belt, wherein the base comprises a lower portion configured to be in physical communication with a surface of the belt, and an upper portion comprising aperture channel therein, and a lip disposed adjacent to the channel on a side of the upper portion; and a removable profile configured to matingly engage the base, wherein the profile comprises an outer portion configured to be in physical communication with an object to be conveyed, and an inner portion configured to be inserted into the upper portion, wherein the inner portion comprises a protrusion extending from a first surface of the inner portion, the protrusion configured to extend through the aperture and snap fit with the lip. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130333182 | MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR FLOORBOARDS - Building panels, especially floor panels are shown, which are provided with a locking system that is configured to lock the adjacent edges by angling and that have a tongue and a strip on the same edge, and a method to divide a board and produce such building panels. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140000083 | COMPOUND HOLDING DEVICE FOR RETAINING TOOLS | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140013568 | ARRANGEMENT FOR RECEIVING A CASTING MOLD WITH COAXIAL DRIVE AND METHOD THEREFOR - An arrangement for receiving a multi-part casting mold, in particular an at least two-part blow mold. A drive unit for displacing locking elements has a main cylinder with a main piston and a travel cylinder with a travel piston, wherein the travel cylinder is connected with the main piston of the main cylinder and is movable therewith. The travel piston has a piston rod, which is connected with the locking element and is mounted concentrically displaceably in the main piston. In the operating condition of the molding process, the travel piston abuts on the main piston, wherein the main cylinder provides the locking force to keep the mold closed during the molding process. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140026382 | Fastener with Unidirectional Latch - A fastener and associated lock washer having an integral anti-rotation mechanism. The head of the fastener includes a plurality of saw teeth—arranged in a radial array. A lock washer is configured to interact with the head of the fastener. The lock washer includes one or more spring tabs positioned to bear against the radial array of saw teeth. As the fastener is rotated in a first direction, the saw teeth depress and pass over the spring tab(s). However, if the user attempts to rotate the fastener in the opposite direction, the spring tab snaps up into the saw teeth and arrests the motion—in the manner of a ratchet and pawl mechanism. The invention preferably includes a second means for selectively defeating the anti-rotation mechanism. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140033494 | CONTROLLED TORQUE FASTENERS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - A controlled torque fastener for use with a substrate includes a first driver engagement feature and a primary fastener portion connected to the first driver engagement feature. The primary fastener portion includes a threaded fastening portion and a second driver engagement feature connected to the threaded fastening portion. The first driver engagement feature is configured to be engaged by a first driver to enable the first driver to tighten the controlled torque fastener onto the substrate until the first driver engagement feature breaks off from the primary fastener portion. The second driver engagement feature includes a socket configured to receive a second driver and to enable the received second driver to apply a torque to the primary fastener portion. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140059827 | METHOD FOR CUTTING TO LENGTH A PIECE OF TUBE FROM A TUBE - A method for cutting to length a piece of tube having an inner tube and an outer tube sheathing, the piece of tube being detached with the aid of a cutting tool at a cutting site in a plane oriented transversely to the longitudinal extent of the tube. The tube sheathing is surrounded by a severable tube fixing element, which covers over the intended cutting site before the piece of tube is detached using the cutting tool at the cutting site, and the tube fixing element completely encloses the outer tube sheathing in the circumferential direction. The tube fixing element is fixed on the tube sheathing and/or the tube enclosed by the tube fixing element is severed with the cutting tool such that a relative displacement of the tube fixing element with respect to the tube sheathing or of the tube sheathing with respect to the inner tube is prevented. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140075731 | Scaffolding Clip and Applicator - A scaffolding clip and a scaffolding clip applicator tool are provided for fastening a web, such as a retaining mesh, to a scaffolding pole. During use a preferred method includes holding the fastening clip with the applicator, locating the web between the pole and the fastening clip, piercing the web with opposed ends of the clip and disengaging the applicator from the clip. In order to subsequently remove the clip from the pole a loop of the clip is engaged by a catch of the applicator and levered from the pole with a heel of the applicator that extends from opposite the catch and acts as a fulcrum. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140096353 | CROSSBAR, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REPLACING A CROSSBAR - Provided is a system for replacing a crossbar, which is capable of promptly and smoothly mounting and removing a crossbar for replacement between a workpiece transferring apparatus and a crossbar replacing apparatus. The crossbar is to be mounted to the workpiece transferring apparatus. The crossbar extends substantially orthogonal to a workpiece transferring direction in a press machine and is configured to be capable of retaining and releasing a workpiece. The crossbar is configured to be switchable between a state in which both end portions of the crossbar are rotatable relative to a center portion of the crossbar about a longitudinal axis of the crossbar, and a state in which both the end portions are not rotatable relative to the center portion. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140130327 | Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner Leaf Mulcher - An attachment for a utility vacuum appliance, having a housing with an inlet and an outlet, the inlet configured to mate with a hose and the outlet configured to mate with a port of a vacuum appliance; and a mulching assembly within the housing and operable to mulch yard debris as the debris passes from the inlet to the outlet. In another embodiment, the attachment comprises a housing with an inlet and an outlet, the inlet configured to mate with a port of a vacuum appliance; and a mulching assembly within the housing and operable to mulch yard debris as the debris passes from the inlet to the outlet. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140137383 | Device and Method for Blocking a Lens - A device and a method for blocking of an optical lens and to release the blocked lens by an expelling pulse being applied off-center to a block ring which is assigned to the lens. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140157565 | HYDROGEN FUEL CARTRIDGE WITH SPRING LOADED VALVE - A hydrogen generating fuel cartridge includes a case having a perforated opening layer. A hydrogen producing fuel is disposed within the case. A hydrogen permeable membrane is disposed between the hydrogen producing fuel and the perforated opening layer in the case. A spring loaded slideable valve plate is positioned adjacent the perforated opening layer such that the slideable valve plate and perforated opening form a valve that is biased in a closed position to prevent hydrogen from escaping from the fuel cartridge. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140237793 | Method and system for conforming assembly systems to contours of curved surfaces - Methods and systems for configuring a manual and/or automated processing system to conform to a contoured surface of a structure are disclosed. One example includes an automated processing system with a flexible rail configuration. One or more turnbuckles and/or other actuators configure and hold the flexible rail configuration into conformity with the surface (which could be flat or of a curvature) during processing by the automated processing system. Additionally, one or more combination suction-cup pressurized-air devices may be coupled to the flexible rail configuration for selectively attaching the flexible rail configuration to the contoured surface and also for selectively releasing and/or facilitating elevation and movement of the flexible rail configuration above and about the contoured surface. A multi-function end effector may be associated with the flexible rail configuration and be moveable relative thereto. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140250657 | INSTALLING COMPONENTS IN HOUSINGS - In a first embodiment, a housing that includes at least one aperture and a cavity. At least one component may be attached to at least one attachment structure and inserted into the cavity. A force may be exerted on the component that is sufficient to detach the component from the attachment structure and move the component at least partially into the aperture. In a second embodiment, a housing may be provided that includes at least one aperture and a cavity. At least one component may be attached to at least one attachment structure. and inserted into the cavity. At least one expandable member may also be inserted into the cavity and expanded to move the component at least partially into the aperture. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140259604 | System and Method for Sterile Sheathing of a Medical Probe - An apparatus and a method for sheathing a medical device, tool, instrument or probe (generally, probe) is provided. Among other aspects, a probe support jig capable of supporting the probe is provided, which includes a mechanical coupling for accepting a sheath on a sheath shell. In use, the sheath shell is coupled at one end thereof to the support jig and the probe is fed into the sheath, which is coupled to the sheath shell at another end thereof. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140304965 | Hoisting Apparatus and Method of Use - Described is a hoisting apparatus comprising a temporary support that is adapted to be secured to a pair of vertically disposed, permanent threaded rods suspended from a ceiling. A pair of temporary threaded rods extends vertically downward from the temporary support. A permanent support that is desired to be lifted and secured in an elevated position is engaged with the pair of temporary rods, and a pair of lifting mechanisms is connected to the permanent support and engages with the temporary rods. The lifting mechanism is adapted to raise the permanent support along the length of the temporary rods, and as the permanent support is lifted, it comes into contact with the permanent rods. Once the desired height is reached, the permanent support can be secured to the permanent rods. The temporary support, the pair of temporary rods, and the lifting mechanisms can then be disassembled and removed. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140310935 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF SECURING A CENTRALIZER TO A TUBULAR - A bow-spring centralizer ( | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140338168 | Inspectable Synthetic Tensile Member Assembly - A protected synthetic tensile member assembly including one or more fixed terminations used to transmit a tensile load from the tensile member to an external component. The tensile member includes access for inspection of its constituent fibers in at least one selected inspection region. The region is selected on the basis of the area of interest to the tensile member's use such as the area of greatest stress concentration or the area of greatest abrasion. A removable cover is provided for the inspection region. A user may selectively remove this cover in order to gain access to the inspection region. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140345102 | METHOD OF INSTALLING PACKING IN A REMOTE MANUFACTURING YARD - A method for installing packing in a remote manufacturing yard is provided. The method can include the steps of manufacturing structured packing in a facility away from the remote manufacturing yard; splitting a level of the structured packing into a plurality of sections and then placing each section into a separate box for transport, wherein each box can include an inner profile configured to match its section of packing so as to reduce damage to the packing during transport; transporting the boxes to the remote manufacturing yard; and installing the packing into a column section. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150033534 | Method of Reinstalling Object to be Supported - A reinstalling method which, when reinstalling an object to be supported, precisely restores the object to an initial installing state in a short period of time without requiring special skills. In a state before supporting of an object to be supported by support tools is released and in each of states in which the supporting is sequentially released, load acting on at least one support tool selected from among the support tools being in a supporting state is obtained. When reinstalling, the object is sequentially supported at the same positions as those before the release by the support tools in the reverse order to that of the release, and, a vertical-direction supporting position of each support tool is adjusted so that a load cell of the selected support tool detects the same value as the load obtained in the supporting state before the support tool was released. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150074968 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHANGING SPACERS - A method and apparatus for the, preferably automated, changing of spacers in a plant having at least one applicator head for applying spacers to panel-shaped workpieces, in particular glass panes. Spacers from at least two sources are fed to the applicator head in an offset manner with respect to one another. A first spacer from a first source is separated. The resulting end of the first spacer and a start of the second spacer, which comes from a second source, are moved into a mutually assigned position by a changing device. Then, the end of the first spacer is connected to the start of the second spacer. A resulting connection of the first spacer with the second spacer runs through the plant until the connection has passed the applicator head. Thereafter, the second spacer is separated in a region between the connection and the applicator head. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150113785 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETRACTING BODY TISSUE - Retractor systems and methods for retracting body tissue during surgery. The retractor system includes a rail having two opposed widened rail portions separated by a narrowed portion, each widened portion engageable by a separate clamp. The clamps are configured to support the rail to a fixed surface, or to support a surgical device. Each clamp may independently be positioned or slid along the rail to a desired location without interference with a clamp on an opposing widened rail portion. A device clamp is formed of spherical mating portions which enable alignment of a surgical device along six degrees of freedom, and tightenable by securing a single fastener. A retractor blade mount enables an angular and tilting disposition of a retractor blade, as well as remote manipulation of the retractor blade. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150128398 | MODULAR DISPLAY SYSTEM - A portable, modular display system and method for use that can esthetically display food or other items on a rigid surface(s) or a series of steps that are illuminated, and these modules can be assembled into a variety of decorative configurations enabling adaptation to an event venue. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150135502 | Reagent Magazine with Motor Latch Coupler - A motorized latch assembly includes an electric motor, an eccentric cam attached via gears to a shaft of the motor and a latch plate configured to lock the reagent cartridge to the coupler. The eccentric cam is rotated when the shaft of the motor rotates. When the eccentric cam is rotated so that the eccentric cam presses down upon the latch plate, the latch plate moves a sufficient distance to permit the reagent cartridge to be disconnected from the coupler. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150135503 | METHOD OF ATTACHING TWO OR MORE DIFFERENT REFILLS TO A VOLATILE MATERIAL DISPENSER - A method of attaching two or more different refills to a volatile material dispenser includes the steps of providing a volatile material dispenser that includes a housing and a cavity adapted to accept two or more different refills containing volatile materials and attaching a first refill within the cavity of the volatile material dispenser. The method further includes the steps of removing the first refill from the cavity and attaching a second refill within the cavity of the volatile material dispenser, wherein the second refill has at least one feature that is different than at least one feature of the first refill. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150309260 | INTEGRATED OPTICAL CIRCUIT AND METHODS FOR ITS MANUFACTURING AND RECONFIGURING - The present invention is related to an integrated optical circuit, in particular, to an optical-field writable array, as well as to methods for its manufacturing and reconfiguring. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150320195 | Collapsible Table and Method of Adjusting the Same - A collapsible table comprises upper and lower pole members, a hub, and a tabletop. The upper and lower pole members are pivotally attached to the hub. The upper pole members extend upward and apart from each other from the hub when in their operable configuration and extend downward from the hub and generally parallel to each other when in their stowage configuration. The lower pole members extend downward and apart from each other from the hub when in their operable configuration and extend downward from the hub and generally parallel to each other when in their stowage configuration. The tabletop is removably attachable to the upper pole members and is adapted to be suspended by and between the upper pole members when the upper and lower pole members are in their operable configurations. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150329181 | METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING AND/OR ASSEMBLING AN UNDERWATER SECTION OF A RETRACTABLE THRUSTER UNIT - A method for disassembling and/or assembling an underwater section of a retractable thruster unit of a swimming vessel. A supporting cradle is detachably fixed to the underwater section from below, and the thruster unit is lifted so that the underwater section is at least partly brought inside the well formed in the bottom of the vessel. Lifting wires of an auxiliary lift are connected to the supporting cradle for supporting the thruster unit. Water is drained from the well, and the lower gear is disengaged and the intermediate section and the lower gear are sealed. After that water is let to ingress into the well and the underwater section is lowered down by the auxiliary lift to dock bottom or sea bed, from where the underwater section is picked up with a crane. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150329286 | FOAM INSULATION FOR CONTAINER WALL ELEMENTS - The invention relates to insulation for a container wall element, a container wall of a large container in a thermal plant using such an element and a method for using such a container wall element in a container wall, wherein the container wall element comprises a fireproof material and a thermally insulating material, and an intermediate layer where appropriate. At least one fastening may be introduced into the thermally insulating material. The thermally insulating material can be formed from a glass or metal foam. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150360739 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURED PARKING OF BICYCLES - A bicycle parking system is associated with the ground, and having several bicycle positions. A bicycle position includes a pair of tire support members, an affixing member for affixing the bicycle, aligning mechanisms for fixedly placing the affixing member relative to the bicycle and relative to the ground, and a locking mechanism for securing the aligning mechanisms from unauthorized release of the bicycle from the parking system. The pair of tire support members support the tires of the bicycle, and limit a sidewise motion of each tire of the a bicycle to either side. A projected member affixes the cross bar of the bicycle to the affixing member and is rotatable within a predetermined angular range around an axis transverse to the length of the affixing member. The affixing member is rotatable within a predetermined range around an axis located in its bottom part. It is also expandable in length within a predetermined range using an electric motor, and positioned substantially uprightly aside a space between the two tire support members. Usually, the parking system is publicly accessible, and a secured mechanism limits the access to a locking mechanism to an individual user, thus securing the aligning mechanism. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160000496 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members movable between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. A knife assembly having a cutting blade disposed at a distal end thereof is also provided. The knife assembly is translatable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the cutting blade extends between the jaw members to cut tissue grasped therebetween. The knife assembly includes a proximal component and a first distal component that includes the cutting blade. The proximal and first distal components are removably coupled to one another to facilitate replacement of the first distal component. Methods of preparing such forceps for reuse are also provided. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160002015 | Lifting Column, Lifting System and Method for Lifting a Vehicle Such as a Rail-Car - A lifting column, lifting system and method for lifting a vehicle, such as a rail-car. The lifting column includes a frame having a movable carrier; a drive operably connected to the frame for the lifting or lowering of the carrier; and a lifter attached to the carrier for lifting the vehicle to be lifted. The lifter includes a positioner for moving of the lifter relative to the carrier. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160010934 | FIREARM TRIGGER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160029522 | Multiple expansion card insertion and extraction tool - A device comprises a rail configured to span and detachably couple to a housing. The device includes a plate that engages the housing and a mechanism securing the tool to the housing. The housing contains a printed circuit board configured with at least one row of slots, each slot configured with a retainer mechanism. A jaw assembly slides along the rail over more than one card positioned in the row of slots. The assembly includes a pair of inserts that perform either seating or extracting more than one card positioned in more than one slot. The device includes a lever for biasing the jaw assembly, where the inserts engage a selected one of more than one card positioned in more than one slot and the retainer mechanism for performing either simultaneously seating more than one card into or simultaneously extracting more than one card from more than slot. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160031503 | METHOD OF MOUNTING AN INTERIOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN ADAPTER - A method of replacing an interior assembly includes removing a first interior assembly from a vehicle by detaching a first mounting base of the first interior assembly from a first mounting element adhesively attached at an in-cabin surface of the windshield of the vehicle. A second mounting element is provided and is attached at the in-cabin surface of the vehicle windshield at or near or at least partially around the first mounting element. A second mounting base of a second interior assembly is mounted at the first and second mounting elements, whereby the first and second mounting elements cooperate to support the second interior assembly at the vehicle windshield. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160059406 | CUTTING GUIDE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING EXHAUST TUBE - A cutting guide serves to adjust a length of an exhaust tube introduced in an exhaust pipe so as to adapt to combination of the exhaust pipe communicating from the inside to the outside of a building with an exhaust terminal attached to an end portion of the exhaust pipe on an outdoor side. The cutting guide has a reference site for alignment with an exhaust pipe portion including the exhaust pipe, and has an indication of a cutting position of the exhaust tube for adjusting a length of the exhaust tube protruding from the end portion of the exhaust pipe portion on the outdoor side to a length adapted to a type of the exhaust terminal. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160095422 | Connector Apparatus, System, and Method of Use - Provided in various example embodiments is a connector apparatus, system, and method of use comprising a reusable connector that when attached to gear may be used without tools to removably and adjustably attach the gear securely to a base unit such as belts having different widths or a MOLLE/PALS attaching system. Connectors may comprise disengageable uni-directional teeth on mating slide and engagement members. In various example embodiments each connector can simultaneously engage with multiple rows of straps in a MOLLE/PALS attaching system, the connectors can be used to mount gear alternatively either high or low, and multiple connectors can be used on a single piece of gear. A user can adjust the connection of gear while wearing the gear using certain example embodiments of the connector. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160101927 | BRUSH HOLDER - A container may be provided with an open-ended cylinder for use in storage and carrying of the brushes in combination with a cup that supports the handles of the brushes during display and/or use or the brushes. The cup and the sheath are releasably couplable to carry the elongate items within the cup and sheath. The container may include first and second caps, each cap defining a first open end configured to fit over one of the open ends of the sheath to maintain the coupling of the cup and sheath. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160121702 | METHOD FOR COUPLING A SUNROOF ASSEMBLY TO A STRUCTURAL FRAME OF A VEHICLE - In an embodiment, the presently disclosed method for coupling a sunroof assembly to a structural frame of a vehicle includes the following steps: (a) moving a sunroof module and a bond frame of the sunroof assembly through a windshield opening of the structural frame and toward a roof portion of the structural frame; (b) securing the sunroof module to the roof portion of the structural frame; (c) moving a locating fixture downwardly toward the roof portion of the structural frame; (d) inserting the frame pins of the locating fixture in frame pockets of the structural frame; (e) applying a first clamping force to the structural frame and the locating fixture; (f) inserting the sunroof pins of the locating fixture in the sunroof pockets of the bond frame; (g) applying a second clamping force to the bond frame; and (h) securing the bond frame to the sunroof module. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160129848 | RETAINER APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A PILOT CHUTE LAUNCHER AND METHOD FOR PACKING A PARACHUTE USING A PILOT CHUTE LAUNCHER AND RETAINER APPARATUS - An apparatus facilitating packing of a racecar parachute using a pilot chute launcher, the apparatus comprised of a slotted metal plate, a pair of notched tabs, and a pair of extensions selected to removably couple with the notched tabs and the plate. In use, the notched tabs, notched sides facing away from one another, are positioned and affixed to opposing sides of a parachute bag bottom plate. The parachute and pilot chute launcher are packed into the parachute bag. The extensions are inserted into opposing slots on the plate, and by engaging the extensions with the notched tabs, the pilot chute launcher is compressed. A top and a bottom flap of the parachute bag is secured over the plate in a usual fashion. The extensions and the plate are sequentially removed, and the parachute is continued to be packed in the usual fashion. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160131673 | Automated Filter Changer - An automatic filter changer that automatically inserts and removes a filter from a fluidic path. Filters are introduced into the automatic filter changer in stacks. The lead filter and each stack is removed from its respective stack one by one by a filter separator. The separated filters are deposited onto a shuttle plate which moves the filters into their respective fluidic paths. Fluid couplers connect to each filter to complete their respective fluidic paths and allow fluids to be filtered before sampling. Once collection of the samples is complete, the filters are removed from the fluidic path and discarded or saved for reuse. The shuttle path is returned to its original position to receive new filters to repeat the process again. A graphic user interface is provided to allow the user to program a specific set of instructions to automate the entire process. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160138832 | METHODS FOR LOADING BATTERY STORAGE COMPARTMENTS INTO A SOLAR CANOPY SUPPORT STRUCTURE - The present application provides methods for loading and unloading high capacity storage equipment to a solar power canopy. The methods and structures may include horizontal support members have mechanisms to engage corresponding mechanisms on a compartment housing the high capacity storage equipment. The mechanisms may include plates, flanged surfaces, rails, tracks, hook assemblies, and ridges. The methods and structures may include a superstructure that is coupled to an moves with respect to the solar power canopy frame. The superstructure may pivot and/or rotate to allow loading and unloading. The methods and structures also may include cabinets or cubicles sized to receive one or more compartments housing the high capacity storage equipment. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160144587 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING VERTICALLY SEGMENTED ROTOR SEGMENTS ON A ROTARY TABLET PRESS - The invention relates to a system and a method for exchanging vertically segmented rotor segments ( | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160149200 | Battery Lock - The present invention relates to a batteries lock kit to prevent an unauthorized removal of pre-existent batteries from a cabinet of a communication tower. The kit includes: a package container including: a metallic tray adapted to be placed inside the cabinet; a resin; a hardener agent; plastic supports; a pair of terminal covertures; at least one metal band; the metallic tray is adapted to support the pre-existent batteries. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160169191 | TOOL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR LIFTING WIND TURBINE PARTS | 06-16-2016 |
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