| 01st week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
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| 20090000802 | DEVICE TO ATTENUATE ATMOSPHERIC DISCHARGES - The invention of the present application provides a device that comprises an assembly of a toroid and a rod with one or several pointed ends; and a filter system; wherein, around the pointed end or the pointed ends of the rod, an electrical field is formed with air ionization, wherein in the space around the toroid formation of electrical fields and air ionization are minimized, wherein the pointed end projects out above the toroid level, and wherein the filter system attenuates the electrical discharge of lightning rays. The device of the present invention is connected to a low resistance cable that goes to ground. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000803 | Synthetic material end for a DC electric cable - The invention relates to a synthetic material end for a DC electric cable. In the invention, the synthetic material end includes a composite insert that is placed between the inner insulator and the outer insulating sleeve of the cable, the insert generally being in the form of a sheath surrounding the inner insulator over a partially-stripped portion of the cable, and being made up of a resistive portion of high resistivity, and of a semi-conductive portion of lower resistivity, the interface between said resistive and semi-conductive portions forming a deflector, the end of the resistive portion that is remote from the deflector being electrically connected to the central conductor of the cable, and the end of the semi-conductive portion that is remote from the deflector being electrically connected to the outer semi-conductor of the cable. Application to making connections to high-voltage electric cables. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000804 | Transmission Cable - A transmission cable is provided and includes multiple signal lines formed on one side of an insulation layer | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000805 | Barrier System for the Line Bushing of an Electrical Installation - A barrier system for a line leadthrough in an electric installation has mutually adjacent wall elements forming barriers that extend in an axial longitudinal direction and are spaced apart from each other, forming channels. The wall elements lie partially on a support, at least at their lower ends. The wall elements are joined by a plug element to the leadthrough. Slots having a width which corresponds to the wall thickness of the wall elements are arranged in the plug element. The wall elements can be inserted into the slots, thus permitting a barrier system to be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000806 | High Voltage Bushing and High Voltage Device Comprising Such Bushing - A high voltage bushing for a high voltage device containing insulating liquid includes a voltage grading shield, improving performance and facilitating manufacturing. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000807 | Connecting Structure and Adhesion Method of Pcb Using Anisotropic Conductive Film, and Method for Evaluating Connecting Condition Using the Same - A connecting structure of PCB using an anisotropic conductive film according to the present invention having members connected to each other by heat-compression using the anisotropic conductive film including an insulating adhesive as a base material and conductive particles dispersed in the insulating adhesive, wherein at least any one of the members has a flexible property, and a surface roughness value (Ra) of the member having a flexible property is 0.1 to 5.0 μm due to dents formed by heat-compression. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000808 | Flexible Printed Circuit Board And Method Of Fabricating The Same - Flexible printed circuit board and a method for fabricating the same are introduced. The circuit board of the flexible printed circuit board is mainly made up of a PI substrate having a circuit layer, and a polyimide layer press-bonded onto the PI substrate by using an adhesive layer. In order for the circuit layer to be conducting, the PI substrate is to be etched to precisely form a micro-through hole on the circuit layer, instead of punching the through hole onto the polyimide layer before it is press-bonded onto an existing PI substrate having a circuit layer as used in conventional method. As a result, the alignment of the through hole with respect to the circuit layer is more precise. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000809 | Flexible substrate - According to an aspect of an embodiment, a flexible circuit board for connecting a first device and a second device, the flexible circuit board comprises: a base material comprising a flexible material having a first end adapted to connect with the first apparatus, a second end adapted to connect with the second apparatus and a hollow arranged between the first end and the second end; a signal line arranged on a surface of the base material, the signal line capable of electrically connecting the first apparatus and the second apparatus, the signal line having a constant characteristic impedance along the signal line in association with the base material; and a line arranged on the base material and over the hollow, the line capable of electrically connecting the first apparatus and the second apparatus. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000810 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - According to one embodiment, there is provided a printed wiring board includes a mounting surface for mounting an electronic component, a first component mounted on the mounting surface, an index portion provided on the mounting surface for defining a mounting position Pa of a second component being mounted on the mounting surface in a process after the first component is mounted, the index portion including two direction positions on the mounting surface, and the second component mounted on the mounting surface based on the index portion. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000811 | Chip resistor and method for fabricating the same - A chip resistor and method for fabricating the same are disclosed according to the present invention, wherein a thermic welding layer is applied to bond together a substrate and a resistor in face-to-face orientation, and a passivation layer is applied to partially cover the resistor, such that it consequently divides the surface of the resistor into a covered portion and two uncovered portions that serve as electrode zones, thereby eliminating unnecessary current transmission impedance as in prior art, as well as efficiently and stably reducing the temperature coefficient of resistance. The bonding design of the substrate and the resistor of the present invention is capable of overcoming the drawback of the high cost of semiconductor processing as used in the prior art by providing a simple fabrication process that is capable of increasing process yield and decreasing production costs. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000812 | MULTILAYER PRINTED WIRING BOARD - A multilayer printed wiring board includes a core substrate and a built-up wiring layer formed by alternately layering conductor circuits and insulating resin layers. The built-up wiring layer includes a first surface provided in contact with the core substrate and a second surface opposing the first surface and including a mounting area on which at least one semiconductor device is to be mounted. A first plurality of through-hole conductors is formed in a first portion of the core substrate which corresponds to the mounting area of the second surface, and a second plurality of through-hole conductors formed in a second portion of the core substrate which corresponds to another area of the second surface other than the mounting area. A pitch between the first plurality of through-hole conductors is smaller than a pitch between the second plurality of through-hole conductors. In one aspect, a ratio of pads to through holes directly below a processor core section of the semiconductor device is less that a number of pads to through holes in an area outside the processor core. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000813 | PACKAGING SUBSTRATE STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A packaging substrate structure includes a dielectric layer with a plurality of dielectric pillars disposed on a portion of a large-dimension opening area of the dielectric layer; and a first circuit layer with a plurality of first circuits disposed on a portion of the dielectric layer, and a conductive block disposed in the large-dimension opening area of the dielectric layer having the dielectric pillars. The dielectric pillars reduce the difference of the electrical current density distribution between the large-dimension opening area and small-dimension opening areas during electroplating, thereby overcoming the conventional drawback of insufficient thickness or a hollow center of the conductive block that results in an uneven thickness of the circuit layer. The invention further provides a method of manufacturing the packaging substrate structure. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000814 | MULTIPLE LAYER PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING MISREGISTRATION TESTING PATTERN - A method of testing for misregistration in a multiple layer printed circuit board includes providing an electrical test pattern on one or more layers of the board, testing for an electrical signal between the test pattern and a test reference, and determining layer-to-layer misregistration based on the results of the testing. A method of manufacturing a multiple layer board that is configured to facilitate non-destructive testing of layer-to-layer misregistration includes forming an electrical test pattern on a first layer and forming a corresponding electrical test reference on a second layer. Then, a connecting pathway is formed between the test reference and the test pattern, including the first and second layers, with testing for an electrical signal between the test reference and the test pattern determining layer-to-layer misregistration of the first layer with respect to the second layer. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000815 | CONFORMAL SHIELDING EMPLOYING SEGMENT BUILDUP - In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000816 | CONFORMAL SHIELDING PROCESS USING FLUSH STRUCTURES - In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000817 | Current Conductor for an Electrical Device, Especially Bus Bar Conductor for an Electrical Medium Voltage Installation - A current conductor for an electrical device including an electrically conducting central section having a first side and a second side. The central section is configured to receive at least one inserted electrical component. Two electrical conducting shield sections are each disposed on one of the first side and the side and configured to shield against an electric field. The shield sections cover the central section and the at least one inserted electrical component. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000818 | PERFORATED EMI GASKETS AND RELATED METHODS - According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of EMI shields, such as EMI gaskets. One exemplary embodiment includes a gasket that is deflectable into a collapsed orientation between first and second surfaces. The gasket may have a body of indefinite length and a base with a generally flat outer surface. The gasket may also include an upright portion extending generally upwardly away from the base such that the body has a generally inverted T-shaped profile collectively defined by the base and the upright portion. There may be one or more perforations adjacent the intersection of the upright portion and the base. The gasket may be deflectable between the first and second surfaces into the collapsed orientation characterized in that the upright portion bends generally downwardly towards the base with substantially continuous contact being maintained between the outer surface of the base and the second surface. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000819 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDED PANEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An electromagnetic interference shielded panel and method of manufacture. The panel includes one or more frame members having a rib adapted to provide sacrificial material when a first skin member is welded to the frame member. The first skin member is welded to the frame members of a frame assembly prior to bonding of a core member and a second skin member to the first skin member and frame assembly. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000820 | Lightning resistive and manufacture procedure - A lightning resistive bush body includes a cylindrical bush body body. The bush body is composed of an inner insulative layer, a center electric-magnetic absorbing metal layer and an outer insulative layer, wherein the inner insulative layer, the center electric-magnetic absorbing metal layer and the outer insulative layer is integrated, and the center electric-magnetic absorbing is provided between the inner insulative layer and the outer insulative layer, and two axial edges of the center electric magnetic absorbing metal layer shape having radial openings. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000821 | CORD PROTECTOR FOR POWER TOOLS - A power tool having a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, a power cord connected to the motor, and a cord protector operably engaging the power cord. The cord protector comprising a spring member coupled to the housing on a first end and engaging the power cord on a second end. The spring member exerting a biasing force upon the power cord in response to a load being applied to the power cord and recovering to an initial position in response to removal of the load. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000822 | Rock Core Removal Method and Apparatus - A rock core removal method and apparatus allows efficient, safe, and reliable removal of a rock core sample. An inner collet tube and an outer ground tube, within a drill tube, protect the core sample during drilling. At depth, the collet tube is raised with respect to the ground tube so that the conical wall of the ground tube pushes constricting fingers on the collet tube inward, gripping the core sample within. The collet tube and ground tube are then raised, rotated, or raised and rotated, applying the necessary force to break the core sample off of the substrate. After retracting the tubes, the collet tube is lowered with respect to the ground tube to release the core sample. An ejection rod then pushes the core sample out of the collet tube. The ground tube may also act as the actuating means for a quick-change drill-bit release feature. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000823 | Method of Automatically controlling the Trajectory of a Drilled Well - Steering behavior model can include build rate and/or turn rate equations to modal bottom-hole assembly behavior. Build and/or turn rate equations can be calibrated by adjusting model parameters thereof to minimize any variance between actual response | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000824 | Tools and technology of radical and level drilling/well completion under ultra-short radius - The invention relates to a field of extracting petroleum, particularly to tools and technology of radical and level drilling/well completion under ultra-short radius. The tools of the invention are involved with a deflecting drill tool and level drill tool. The deflecting drill tool consists of a deflecting rotary assembly, flexible drill pipe, directional follow-up tube, tail tube for deflecting drill tool, and drill pipe nipple joints; The level tool consists of a level rotary assembly, the flexible drill pipe, quick couplings, the directional follow-up tube, a tail tube for level drill tool, the drill pipe nipple joint, an adjusting nipple joint, a recessed left hand thread bushing, and convex left hand thread coupling and characterized in that: a triangle backing block is installed on outside of a casing of the deflecting rotary assembly. Rear end of the deflecting rotary assembly is connected with the flexible drill pipe by means of nuts. Splines matched with each other are provided at the level rotary assembly and the flexible drill pipe. The tail tube for level drill tool has a recessed left hand thread bushing and convex left hand thread coupling; Each of the flexible drill pipe is 140˜150 mm long. An external spline is set at the front of an inner ball and an internal spline is installed on the main body of the flexible drill pipe fixing tight with the nut. A body of the inner ball is situated in a ball bowl and in frontal part of the main body of the flexible drill pipe. Any single section of the flexible drill pipe may bend 3°-6° spacing between slots is 100-110 mm, width of the slot is 3.5-4 mm. This invention is featured level drilling under ultra-short radius with more accurate drilling, more convenient service and easier assembling. It is not only time and labor saving but also easy and convenient in service when the invention is adopted. The invention can be applied in fields of oil extraction, gas and running water. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000825 | Power swivel incorporating removable/replaceable bearing core - A power swivel for rotation of tubulars, particularly in the drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells. The power swivel has a main body with a central cavity, and means for attaching the main body to the hoist mechanism (typically, the traveling block) of a drilling rig. A stem is rotatably disposed in the main body, with a threaded connection on its downward end, for connecting to the tubular string (drillstring). Vertical loads on the stem are transferred to a main thrust bearing which engages the stem. The vertical loads are then transferred to a removable bearing core contained within the main cavity of the main body. The removable bearing core permits relatively inexpensive and expeditious repair of the power swivel. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000826 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING PRECESSION IN A DRILLING ASSEMBLY - Drilling apparatuses and methods for limiting precession are provided. According to one embodiment, a drilling apparatus includes a non-rotating stabilizer. The non-rotating stabilizer includes a first blade and a second blade, the first blade being arranged opposite the second blade. The first blade is biased radially outwardly by a force of a first value. The second blade is not biased radially outwardly by a force corresponding to the first value. The second blade may be a blade which is slidable along the non-rotating stabilizer in an axial direction and allow free sliding axial contact with the formation. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000827 | CUTTER POCKET HAVING REDUCED STRESS CONCENTRATION - A method for forming a drag bit using displacements having a rounded end that creates a cutter pocket having a rounded rear portion. The displacement may comprise an insert on the rounded end that remains in the drag bit during and after formation. A cutter element may then be attached to the upper portion of the insert. The rounded shape of the insert provides a more even force distribution. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000828 | Roof Bolt Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a roof bolt drill bit for use in underground mines comprises a bit body with a shank adapted for attachment to a driving mechanism. A working face disposed opposite the shank comprises a plurality of polycrystalline diamond cutting elements. Carbide bolsters are disposed intermediate the plurality of cutting elements and the bit body. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000829 | COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR NAVIGATING GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE BY TOUCH - A system for enabling a user to navigate a graphical user interface by touching pads on a touch surface. The arrangement of the pads on the touch surface is static, but the functions associated with each pad dynamically change in correspondence with functions in the graphical user interface. The functions are automatically and dynamically extracted from the software that creates the window display. Certain pads are regularly used for certain user options found in windows. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000830 | WRITABLE ELECTRONIC BOOK - A writable electronic book, including a binder body, a plurality of electronic paper modules, each representing a single sheet of paper detachably coupled to the binder body, to display content, and a write panel that is included in at least one of the electronic paper modules and that overlaps at least part of a display area of the at least one of the electronic paper modules, to receive manipulation information and write information of a user via a digital pen. The write information inputted through the write panel is added to the content and is stored. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000831 | MULTI-FUNCTION TABLET PEN INPUT DEVICE - This invention relates to the field of remotely controlling the mobile computing device. It further relates to an apparatus and method of at least replicating in a portable pen-like device the ability to control a portable computing device to the same extent as the level of control attainable by a standard PC keyboard when attached to a standard PC; and relates to various embodiments of the apparatus and method. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000832 | Self-Addressing Paper - A “self-addressing” writing surface, such as paper, includes an encoded identifier that is uniquely associated with the recipient or a group of recipients. A pen-based computing system is used to capture writing made on the writing surface. The captured writing and the recipient identifier are sent electronically to a routing system, which identifies the recipient to which the content is to be routed based on the recipient identifier. The routing system forwards the message to the identified recipient, thereby enabling communication from the writer to the recipient associated with the writing surface. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000833 | TRACKED VEHICLE - A tracked vehicle, particularly a piste grooming vehicle, comprising a chassis frame and at least one sprocket for a track is characterized in that the sprocket has limited movement between a working position—in which the sprocket protrudes beyond the chassis frame—and a transit position in which the sprocket is located at least partially, preferably totally, within the width of the chassis frame. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000834 | Device for the Assisted Loading of Stretcher - A device for the assisted loading of a stretcher ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000835 | POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLES - A vehicle having a plurality of wheels and elements, to drive at least one wheel to propel the vehicle is provided with a frame and a power supply assembly for delivering power to the drive elements. The power supply assembly includes a battery and a housing structure surrounding the battery. The power supply assembly is removeably supported on the vehicle frame. A latching mechanism is provided having a pivoting actuator. The actuator moves between a locking position and a release position. The actuator movement displacing a pin disposed in combination with the housing between a locking position, wherein the pin fixedly engages the power supply assembly to the frame, and a release position, wherein the pin disengages and permits the power supply assembly to be removed from the frame. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000836 | Balanced Belt or Chain Drive for Electric Hybrid Vehicle Conversion - A drive assembly is described which can apply a pure torque to a driven member while allowing for limited motion of the driven member in the radial direction. This drive assembly is particularly suitable for converting an Internal Combustion (IC) vehicle to an IC-electric hybrid vehicle comprising installation of two electric motors coupled to a drive shaft of the vehicle via the drive of this invention such that the electric motors can provide some or all of the mechanical power required to propel the vehicle while accepting some relative motion between the existing vehicle drive shafts and the chassis and imposing minimal radial force on the drive shaft. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000837 | SADDLE RIDING TYPE FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A saddle riding type fuel cell vehicle includes a fuel cell that generates power by a chemical reaction between a fuel gas and a reactive gas with radiators that cool cooling water of the fuel cell. The radiators are adjacently arranged in right and left sides of the fuel cell in a vehicle width direction. Each outer end surface of the radiators, outside in a vehicle width direction, is positioned closer to the front side of a vehicle body than each inner end surface inside in the vehicle width direction. Thus, each plane portion, which receives an air flow, is inclined to the inner side of the vehicle body, and air courses, which allow an air flow to be passed to the rear side of the vehicle body, are each formed between the inner end surface of each of the radiators and each side surface of the fuel cell. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000838 | Electric Motor for a Motor Vehicle and Associated Assembly Method - This motor ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000839 | RIDING LAWN MOWER - A riding lawnmower includes left and right wheels, at least one caster wheel, a lawnmower blade or reel, and a control section. The left and right wheels are independently driven by electric rotary machines to travel. The lawnmower blade or reel is driven for mowing. The control section, in response to turn instruction input by a turn operator, controls the left and right wheels according to preset standard setting conditions, or according to deceleration setting conditions which differ from the standard setting conditions, under which at least one of a vehicle movement speed and vehicle turning speed is decelerated more than under standard setting conditions. The riding lawnmower includes a section designating either standard setting conditions or deceleration setting conditions. In a riding lawnmower, left and right wheels are caused to turn around a turn center position corresponding to a turn instruction according to designated setting conditions. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000840 | Wheel Drive Apparatus - A wheel drive apparatus drives a wheel by a motor provided inside a wheel member. A planetary gear speed reducer is coupled to an output shaft of the motor. An inner-ring side member is disposed between an inner ring of an axle bearing and the outer periphery of the speed reducer, and is secured to a suspension apparatus of the vehicle. An outer-ring side member is secured to an outer-ring of the axle bearing, and is supported for rotation relative to the inner-ring side member. The wheel member is secured to the outer-ring side member. The power transmission member is disk shaped, and the outer periphery of the power transmission member extends to the location of the outer-ring side member and is coupled to the outer-ring side member. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000841 | Battery boxes having aperture and vehicles including same - Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, can be provided with a battery box. The battery box comprises a bottom wall, a top wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall which together define a battery retention chamber having a front opening configured for passage of a battery. Vehicles having a battery box are also provided. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000842 | Mounting structure for compressed gas storage tank of vehicle - The present invention provides a mounting structure for a compressed gas storage tank of a vehicle in which at least two high pressure storage tanks are modularized and mounted in a vehicle. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000843 | Battery Box System and Method - In the preferred embodiments, a novel system and method is for mounting a battery box within a vehicle is disclosed. The system and method includes, among other things, a novel battery box that is mounted between two chassis frame members that extend lengthwise along the vehicle. The battery box is supported on the frame members via a plurality of uniquely designed and arranged bracket members. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000844 | Fuel module with quick disconnect cover for easy filter replacement - A fuel module mountable on the fuel tank of a vehicle has a bottom cover extending below the fuel tank. The bottom cover can be quickly removed from the module to allow easy access to the fuel filter in the module. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000845 | MOTORCYCLE HAVING DETACHABLE SUPPORT MEMBERS - A motorcycle includes a steering head, a steering assembly pivotably coupled to the steering head, at least one longitudinal frame member extending rearwardly from the steering head, and a rear frame member coupled to the longitudinal frame member. The rear frame member includes a mounting portion having a mounting surface, and first and second walls extending from the mounting surface at an oblique angle to the mounting surface. The motorcycle also includes a support coupled to the rear frame member. The support includes a coupling portion having a coupling surface, and first and second walls extending from the coupling surface at an oblique angle to the coupling surface. The first and second walls of the mounting portion are wedged against the first and second walls of the coupling portion, respectively, to substantially prevent rotation of the support with respect to the rear frame member. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000846 | SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH IGNITION SWITCH AND SWITCH ACTUATOR - A seat includes a seat frame and a resilient web supported by the seat frame. The web is adapted for movement between an at rest condition in which no operator is seated on the seat, and a deflected condition in which the web is deflected with respect to the frame in response to an operator seated on the seat. A switch actuator is mounted to the web and is movable between a non-actuating position when the web is in the at rest condition and an actuating position when the web is in the deflected condition. A switch is mounted to the frame, the switch includes first and second parts movable with respect to each other to open and close an electrical circuit in response to the switch actuator moving between the non-actuating and actuating positions. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000847 | Airbag Device for Pedestrian - An airbag device for pedestrian is structured to inflate plural airbags side by side to suppress the impact to the pedestrian hit by the automobile at the area around the abutment portion between the adjacent airbags. An airbag | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000848 | AIR START STEAM ENGINE - A method and system for an external combustion engine operable using at least two different fluids to provide pressure volume work to an engine. The engine is started by providing a compressed fluid at a sufficient pressure to move internal components of the engine that in turn rotate a shaft to generate power. At the same time the compressed fluid is provided to the engine, a liquid fluid is provided to a heater to be heated. The liquid fluid is heated to its boiling point and converted to gas form. Additional heat is provided to increase the pressure of this gas fluid. Once the pressure is increased to a sufficient level, the gas fluid is injected into the engine to generate power. The gas is exhausted from the engine, and is cooled and separated back into the two separate fluids. The initial compressed fluid is recompressed for later use. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000849 | METHOD AND APPARATUS RELATED TO TRANSPORTABILITY OF A VEHICLE - A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a plurality of attachment devices to couple the vehicle to a harness. The vehicle may include a moveable roll cage which is moveable from a raised position to a lowered position. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000850 | HANDS-FREE POWERED MOBILITY DEVICE - An electrically operable wheelchair having a seat, a base with a pair of motors respectively coupled with the main support wheels, a position detection assembly, and a controller coupled with the position detection assembly and the motors for controlling wheelchair operation in order to effect desired wheelchair movements. The hands-free input device of the invention, which includes the position detection assembly and a position detection device, provides input signals representative of desired wheelchair movements to the controller. The position detection device detects the position of the seat. Movement of the seat, rather than a joystick, creates the voltage signals which are then transmitted to the wheelchair controller. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000851 | Drive Train of a Motor Vehicle - A drive train of a motor vehicle, with a drive engine, a torque converter, an additional brake, a retarder, a manual actuator device for a power control element, a manually operated preselector element for an operating range of the torque converter, a manually operated preselector element for selecting braking resistance of the additional brake, a manual control element for actuating a brake that decelerates the motor vehicle and an electronic control unit for exchanging and processing signals and data of the drive train and/or of the motor vehicle. The preselector element for the additional brake is connected to the electronic control unit such that starting from a zero position “0”, it can be actuated in a direction “I” for signaling the selection of a braking resistance of the additional brake, and also in another direction “II” for signaling the activation of a drive-power-off rolling or coasting operation mode. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000852 | Silent Chain with Asymmetric Involute Profile - A chain link for a silent-type endless chain comprising a plate member having opposing first and second surfaces defining two apertures therethrough and two toes joined at a root. Each toe has an asymmetrical profile defined by a first flank joined to a second flank at a crest wherein the first flanks have a high-pressure involute angle and the second flanks have a low-pressure involute angle that is distinct from the high-pressure involute angle. The first flanks are oriented in a first direction and configured to engage with a plurality of asymmetrical sprocket teeth to transmit power in a first direction. The second flanks are oriented in a second direction distinct from the first and configured to engage with the plurality of asymmetrical sprocket teeth to transmit power in a second direction. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000853 | Bush Bearing and Rack-and-Pinion Type Steering Apparatus for Automobile Using the Same - A bush bearing | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000854 | Device for Controlling the Steering of a Commercial Vehicle, and Vehicle Comprising One Such Device - The invention relates to a device for controlling the steering of a commercial vehicle comprising: two front wheels ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000855 | POWER STEERING DEVICE - Right-turn and left-turn aimed input shaft drive mechanisms are provided, each comprising a piston unit that slides in a bore formed in an output shaft and a contact surface that is formed on an input shaft. Under normal cruising of a vehicle, a comfortable steering feeling is given by a relatively small counter torque that is produced by a contact between the piston unit and a second inclined surface of the contact surface, and upon stray running of the vehicle due to doze in driving or the like, a relatively large steering torque is produced by a contact between the piston unit and a first inclined surface of the contact surface. An inclination angle of the second inclined surface relative to a traveling path of the piston unit is greater than that of the first inclined surface. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000856 | PROCESS OF ENDFORMING A TUBULAR ASSEMBLY - A method for endforming a tubular member for use assembly for a hydraulic system comprises (1) a connector member having an inner surface exhibiting a stepped configuration and a fixing member at the distal end thereof, and (2) an endform tubular member having an outer surface corresponding to the inner surface of the connector member, wherein the endform tubular member mates with inner surface of the connector member to provide an endform tubular assembly having an improved design for conveying fluids in a hydraulic system. The endform tubular assembly has inherent features therein that are measured to provide quantified values for assessing the robustness of the assembly and predict the performance of such assembly in high pressure applications for prolonged periods of time. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000857 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CONTROL APPARATUS - An electric power steering control apparatus can reduce a steering vibration such as shimmy vibration generated due to the structure of a vehicle without adding new mechanism elements. The apparatus includes a torque sensor for detecting steering torque generated by a driver, a torque controller for calculating an assist torque current for assisting the steering torque based on the detected steering torque, a vehicle speed detector for detecting the speed of the vehicle, a specific frequency detector for detecting a specific frequency from the detected vehicle speed, a motor angular velocity calculator for calculating a motor angular velocity from a motor angle detected by an angle detector, a phase compensator for converting a vibration frequency of the motor angular velocity, and a vibration suppression current calculator for calculating a vibration suppression current to suppress the steering vibration from respective output signals of the phase compensator and the specific frequency detector. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000858 | STEERING DEVICE WITH VARIABLE STEERING RATIO MECHANISM - A first reduction ratio established between first internal teeth of an input gear and first external teeth of a first planetary gear of an annular planetary gear unit is set different from a second reduction ratio established between a second internal teeth of an output gear and second external teeth of a second planetary gear of the annular planetary gear unit. A rotation cam unit is installed in a circular opening of the annular planetary gear unit to cause, upon rotation thereof, the first and second planetary gears to make an eccentric rotation relative to a common axis of the first and second internal teeth thereby to induce a circumferential movement of a first meshed portion between the first external teeth and the first internal teeth and a second meshed portion between the second external teeth and the second internal teeth. The rotation cam unit is actuated by an electric motor. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000859 | Method and Apparatus for Phased Array Acoustic Well Logging - A downhole acoustic logging tool uses a phased-array of transmitters and/or receivers to improve the signal level of compressional waves generated by the transmitters and propagating in the formation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000860 | Array Plate Apparatus Having Tunable Isolation Characteristics - An apparatus having an array plate and an isolation section joined to the perimetrical edge of the plate. The isolation section has a plurality of isolation layers and a plurality of intermediate layers alternately arranged wherein an intermediate layer is positioned between consecutive isolation layers. An innermost isolation layer is joined to the perimetrical edge of the array plate and an outermost isolation layer is adapted to be joined to a hull structure of an underwater vehicle. Each isolation layer is made from energy absorbing material and each intermediate layer is made from generally rigid material. The isolation section substantially reduces vehicle self-noise from traveling to the array plate. Interchangeable depth stop members having various geometries are used to adjust the stiffness of the isolation section so as to maximize the isolation characteristics of the isolation section at particular water depths at which the underwater vehicle operates. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000861 | Sound insulation cover - The sound insulation cover includes: a cover member | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000862 | MOTORCYCLE EXHAUST SYSTEM - An exhaust system for a motorcycle engine includes a muffler assembly. The muffler assembly includes a downstream attenuation portion adapted to be positioned substantially rearward of the motorcycle engine and having a first height, an upstream portion adapted to be positioned substantially forward of the motorcycle engine and having a second height, and an intermediate attenuation portion between the upstream portion and the downstream attenuation portion. The intermediate attenuation portion is adapted to be positioned substantially below the motorcycle engine and has a third height less than half the first height. In some embodiments, a motorcycle is provided, in which the motorcycle engine is positioned substantially within a recess of the muffler assembly to a depth greater than the third height. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000863 | Exhaust pipe - An exhaust pipe comprises a pipe body formed therein with a silence chamber and an expansion chamber. A U-shaped gas inlet tube and a discharge tube are settled in the pipe body. The exhaust pipe facilitates smoothening waste gas discharge, generating appropriate exhaust back pressure and decreasing exhaust noise. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000864 | ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTIC DEVICE - An acoustic device and a method for altering sound. The acoustic device includes an architectural structure having a solid body. The architectural structure is adapted to be mounted on a wall of a room. The solid body has a channel therethrough to define a cavity therein. The channel is configured to alter sound waves incident on the acoustic device. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000865 | Soundproofing Coatings, Method for the Production Thereof and Use of the Same - The invention relates to a sound-absorbing coating for an elastic structure ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000866 | ACOUSTICAL SOUND PROOFING MATERIAL WITH IMPROVED DAMPING AT SELECT FREQUENCIES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Panels for use in building construction (partitions, walls, ceilings, floors or doors) which exhibit improved acoustical sound proofing in multiple specific frequency ranges comprise laminated structures having as an integral part thereof one or more layers of viscoelastic material of varied shear moduli which also function as a glue and energy dissipating layer; and, in some embodiments, one or more constraining layers, such as gypsum, cement, metal, cellulose, wood, or petroleum-based products such as plastic, vinyl, plastic or rubber. In one embodiment, standard wallboard, typically gypsum, comprises the external surfaces of the laminated structure. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000867 | Plastic ladder - A ladder made by plastic material includes a first ladder unit which includes two side rails with a plurality of rungs integrally connected between the two side rails. A head step is integrally connected to two respective top ends of the two side rails. The first ladder unit includes an open first side and a closed second side. Each of the rungs includes a latitude rib and altitude ribs connected to an inner periphery of the open first side so as to define a plurality of chambers in the open first side of each rung, and each side rail includes two sidewalls and a plurality of latitude ribs connected between the two sidewalls so as to define chambers separated by the latitude ribs. Each rung has an anti-slip top surface. A second ladder unit can be pivotably connected to the first ladder unit at two respective head steps. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000868 | Ladder Docking Device - A ladder docking device including a ladder securement device and a pair of handrails is provided. The ladder securement device secures a ladder in an assigned location so that using the ladder while carrying tools and equipment up the ladder becomes safer and more secure. Specifically, the ladder securement device captures one of the ladder rungs to help avoid the ladder bottom from slipping on unstable or slippery surfaces and from sliding off sideways. Handrails of the ladder docking device provide a safe transition when stepping off the ladder or stepping down from the roof. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000869 | Apparatus for Applying a Pumpable Material to a Rail Head - An applicator assembly for delivery of a pumpable material to a top surface of a rail head of rail includes an applicator body having an orifice for delivery of the pumpable material to the top surface of the rail. The body is resiliently yieldable to permit the applicator body to move from a raised position, in which the orifice is positioned for delivering the pumpable material to the top surface of the rail head, to a depressed position in the event the applicator is contacted by a train wheel. The applicator body thereafter is adapted to return to the raised position. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000870 | APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A PUMPABLE MATERIAL TO A RAIL HEAD - An applicator assembly for delivery of a pumpable material to a top surface of a rail head of rail includes an applicator body having an orifice for delivery of the pumpable material to the top surface of the rail. The body is resiliently yieldable to permit the applicator body to move from a raised position, in which the orifice is positioned for delivering the pumpable material to the top surface of the rail head, to a depressed position in the event the applicator is contacted by a train wheel. The applicator body thereafter returns to the raised position. The applicator body is mounted for movement between a working position in which the applicator body is closely adjacent the rail head and a rail-service position in which the applicator body is remote from the rail head. When the applicator body is in its working position, a metal portion of the applicator body contacts the rail head to form a metal-on-metal hard seal extending lengthwise of the rail head for inhibiting leakage of the pumpable material from the top of the rail head. The applicator assembly is free of any non-metal seals for sealing against such leakage. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000871 | System and Method for Lubricating Power Transmitting Elements - A lubrication system and method are disclosed. The system includes a main engine bearing and a crankshaft in operational association with the bearing. The crankshaft includes an end having a cavity with a power transmitting element (e.g., splines). The cavity can receive and engage a mating mechanism to transmit power thereto. The crankshaft further includes a first oil passage that is disposed within the end and a second oil passage that extends from the main engine bearing into the crankshaft. The first oil passage intersects the second oil passage. The system can also include a pump mechanism for circulating lubricating oil from the main engine bearing to the crankshaft through the second oil passage and the first oil passage, and to the cavity to lubricate the power transmitting element. During engine operation, a constant supply of lubricating oil can be provided to the power transmitting element to reduce component wear. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000872 | Compressor - This invention provides a compressor that can efficiently return lubricating oil through an oil storage chamber to a lubrication target site without residence of the lubricating oil within the discharge chamber and can prevent deterioration in lubrication performance. The compressor comprises a housing having a discharge chamber for lubricating oil-containing hydraulic fluid and a discharge port communicating with the discharge chamber, a rotational shaft extended into the housing, a compression unit for the suction, compression and discharge of the hydraulic fluid through the drive of the rotational shaft, and a lubricating oil separator comprising a separation chamber and an oil storage chamber. The separation chamber is provided between the discharge chamber and the discharge port in the housing. The oil storage chamber is located below the separation chamber. Lubricating oil separated from the hydraulic fluid in the separation chamber is introduced through an oil hole is stored in the oil storage chamber. The compressor further comprises a communication section for directly communicating the discharge chamber and the oil storage chamber without through the separation chamber. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000873 | Winterized turbocompressor unit and method for winterizing the turbocompressor unit - A winterized turbocompressor unit has a turbocompressor and an oil supply installation for supplying the turbocompressor with a lubricating oil, the lubricating oil being a low-temperature oil and the turbocompressor and the oil supply installation being set up to be operated with the low-temperature oil. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000874 | Breather device of automatic transmission - A breather device includes a main body that includes a breather chamber with an inner bottom surface; a first communicating portion provided at the main body; a second communicating portion provided at the main body and at a position above the first communicating portion in a vertical direction and away from the first communicating portion in a horizontal direction; and a downward gradient provided at the inner bottom surface of the breather chamber, the downward gradient guides the oil that has entered the breather chamber through the first communicating portion toward the first communicating portion. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000875 | Lubricating Oil Balance Equipment and One Shaft Equipped with the Same - This invention relates to a lubricating oil balance equipment, which includes a main body forming a non-closed loop and a extending portion which extends from said main body along axis direction. This structure can make the lubricating oil entered the open end of said main body flow out from the extending portion. Lubricating oil in the lubricating oil balance equipment can be only when it reaches the highest level of the main body and flows through the extending portion, this structure can ensure the uniformity of oil in different parts, which is beneficial to lubricate bearings and the life of bearings. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000876 | Method For Operating A Wheelchair Lift - A wheelchair lift having a logic module which provides several interlocks that promote proper operation is described. The logic module may be programmed to enable efficient user interface and to compensate for variations in lift operation parameters. In one embodiment, the wheelchair lift has an arm geometry which requires a lower peak force for operation. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000877 | Managing an Encoder Malfunction in an Elevator Drive System - An encoder failure in an elevator drive system is detected and managed. A velocity of the elevator drive system is provided by an encoder signal ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000878 | Method of Varying a Rest Position and a Length of an Actuation Arc of a Lever in a Hydraulic Disc Brake System - A method of varying a rest position and a length of an actuation arc of a lever in a hydraulic disc brake system. The hydraulic disc brake system comprises a master cylinder including a cylinder having a first end and second end and a port communicating with a hydraulic fluid reservoir between the first and the second cylinder ends. A piston is received in the cylinder. The piston has a seal between the cylinder and the piston and the piston is movable within the cylinder by a lever operatively associated therewith to selectively pressurize hydraulic fluid within the cylinder by moving the seal between the port and the second end of the cylinder. The hydraulic disc brake system further comprises a caliper in fluid communication with the master cylinder. The caliper has a pair of brake pads operatively associated with a disc received therebetween. The caliper is actuated by movement of the lever in an actuation arc between a rest position and an engagement point with the pads in engagement with the disc. The length of the actuation arc is variable by movement of the engagement point relative to the rest position along the actuation arc. The method comprises varying a rest position of the lever while simultaneously substantially maintaining the length of the actuation arc as the rest position of the lever is varied and varying the length of the actuation arc while simultaneously substantially maintaining the rest position of the lever and limiting any movement of the piston seal to between the port and the first end of the cylinder as the length of the actuation arc is varied. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000879 | ABSEILING DEVICE - An abseiling device for braking a load ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000880 | Disc brake shim plate - A disc brake shim plate including a metal plate and a rubber section formed on at least one side of the metal plate. The rubber section includes an elastomer and carbon nanofibers having an average diameter of 0.5 to 500 nm and dispersed in the elastomer; the rubber section in uncrosslinked form has a first spin-spin relaxation time (T | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000881 | Disc Brake for a Commercial Vehicle - A disc brake is provided for a commercial vehicle, having a brake caliper and brake pads, which make contact with a brake disc. At least one brake pad, together with a carrier plate and a friction lining fixed on the latter, can be pressed against the brake disc by a brake application device via at least one rotatable control spindle and a pressure piece which is operatively connected to the latter and is connected fixedly to the carrier plate. A folding bellows, which is fastened such that it cannot rotate to the brake caliper and bears freely for the unimpeded rotation of the control spindle and yet in a sealing manner against said control spindle, is provided for sealing the outlet region of the control spindle out of the brake caliper. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000882 | Shrink Fitted Caliper Guidance Pins - A guide pin for a sliding disc brake caliper and a carrier for the caliper are attached together by generating a difference in temperatures between a section of the guide pin and a section of the carrier. The section of the guide pin is then inserted into an aperture defined in the section of the carrier. Upon achieving or restoring thermal equilibrium between the guide pin and carrier sections, contact pressure between the section of the guide pin and a surface of the aperture is produced so as to secure the guide pin to the carrier and resist separation of the guide pin from the carrier. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000883 | Motorcycle having a plurality of brake calipers acting on its rear wheel - A motorcycle ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000884 | BRAKE ROTOR - The present invention is predicated upon improved brake rotors and methods of forming thereof which include tangential stiffening to reduce vibration and noise of the brake rotor. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000885 | BICYCLE DAMPER - A damper including a valve movable between an open position and a closed position to selectively alter the compression damping rate of the shock absorber. The valve may include a groove feature at the location of the openings in the valve shaft which operates to accumulate the flow of hydraulic fluid through the openings and to equalize the pressure exerted by the fluid on the other components of the valve. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000886 | BICYCLE DAMPER - A damper for a bicycle, having a primary unit including a damper tube, a piston rod that supports a main piston, a reservoir tube that is outside of the compression chamber of the primary tube, and an inertial valve within the reservoir tube. The damper also includes a flow path connecting the reservoir fluid chamber and the compression chamber of the primary tube. The damper also may have a damping valve in the reservoir tube. When the inertia valve is open, the damping valve opens before flow through the inertia valve is maximized. The main piston and the damper tube at least partially define a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. The main piston is movable within the damper chamber of the primary unit. The reservoir tube includes a reservoir fluid chamber. The inertial valve is responsive to terrain-induced forces and not responsive to rider-induced forces when the shock absorber is assembled to the bicycle. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000887 | BICYCLE DAMPER - A damper for a bicycle having a primary unit and a remote unit that is substantially entirely outside of the primary unit. The primary unit includes a damper tube, a spring chamber, and a piston rod that supports a main piston. The main piston is movable within the damper chamber of the primary unit. The main piston and the damper tube at least partially define a compression chamber. The remote unit comprises a remote fluid chamber, and an inertial valve within the remote unit. The inertial valve is preferably responsive to terrain-induced forces and preferably not responsive to rider-induced forces when the shock absorber is assembled to the bicycle. The shock absorber forms a flow path separated from the piston rod that connects the remote fluid chamber and the compression chamber of the damper tube. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000888 | BICYCLE DAMPER - A damper for a bicycle, having a primary unit including a damper tube, a piston rod that supports a main piston, a reservoir tube that is outside of compression chamber of the primary tube, an inertial valve within the reservoir tube, a flow housing within the reservoir tube, and a flow path connecting the reservoir fluid chamber and the compression chamber of the primary tube. The main piston is movable within the damper chamber of the primary unit. The main piston and the damper tube at least partially define a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. The reservoir tube has a reservoir fluid chamber. The flow housing defines a first end and a second end, a first one way valve positioned at the first end, and a second one way valve positioned at the second end. The inertia valve has an open position and a closed position. The inertial valve permits a flow of the fluid from the compression chamber of the primary tube to the reservoir fluid chamber of the reservoir tube when the inertial valve is in the open position and the flow through the inertia valve is reduced when the inertia valve is in the closed position. In one embodiment, the damping valve opens when there is 25 pounds of force on the damping valve. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000889 | BICYCLE DAMPER - A damper including a valve movable between an open position and a closed position to selectively alter the compression damping rate of the shock absorber. The valve may include a groove feature at the location of the openings in the valve shaft which operates to accumulate the flow of hydraulic fluid through the openings and to equalize the pressure exerted by the fluid on the other components of the valve. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000890 | Steering damping device - A steering shaft ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000891 | Shock absorber - A piston connected with a piston rod is slidably fitted in a cylinder having a hydraulic fluid sealed therein. An extension-side main disk valve generates a damping force in a high piston speed region against the flow of hydraulic fluid in an extension-side passage. A sub-passage bypasses the extension-side main disk valve, and an extension-side sub disk valve generates a damping force in an intermediate piston speed region. A compression-side main disk valve generates a damping force in the high piston speed region against the flow of hydraulic fluid in a compression-side passage. A sub-passage bypasses the compression-side main disk valve, and a compression-side sub disk valve generates a damping force in the intermediate piston speed region. Damping force characteristics in the intermediate and high piston speed regions can be set according to the valve-opening characteristics of these disk valves. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom for setting damping force characteristics. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000892 | Shock absorber apparatus - A shock absorber includes a first cylinder having a first fluid port and a second cylinder having a second fluid port. A response adjustment mechanism is connected in fluid transmission relation between the first and second fluid ports. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000893 | Brake Shim and Method Thereof - Provided is a shim structure adapted to be interposed between a friction member and a forcing member configured to urge the friction member against a rotating member of a brake system. The shim structure includes a sheet member having opposing first and second surfaces defining a substantially uniform thickness of sufficient magnitude to not deform during urging of the friction member. There is no viscoelastic layer on the first or second surfaces. The first and second surfaces also define a waveform cross-section having an amplitude and a wavelength extending substantially the entire length of the sheet member; the amplitude and wavelength are of sufficient ratio to provide selective noise and vibration damping, isolation, and thermal dissipation for the brake system. Additionally, the amplitude and wavelength are configured to be variably tunable, providing different predetermined levels of noise and vibration absorption and attenuation. The wave-form cross-section is preferably sinusoidal. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000894 | PORTABLE COSTUME CASE WITH A COLLAPISBLE RACK - The present invention is directed to a portable costume case for use by performers to allow for hanging of costumes to maintain them in proper condition, as well as to allow for quick changes by the performers from one costume to another. The costume case is a bag having a base and opposing ends and sidewalls extending upwardly of the base and connected to one another and a top. The top is provided with a releasable opening means to allow the top to be opened for access to the interior of the bag and to be closed to maintain the contents within the interior of the bag. The case is provided with a reinforced framework attached to the opposing ends and sidewalls and encircling the bag to maintain the opposing ends and sidewalls in an upright position. The opposing ends of the bag are also provided with end stiffeners attached to the reinforced framework. Each of the end stiffeners are provided with a receiving means for an upright support for a costume rack. The costume rack comprises upright supports having one end to be received within the receiving means and having a means for attaching a horizontal support bar thereto to provide for a support for hanging costumes. During transport, the costume rack is removed from the receiving means and stored within the interior of the bag and when it is desired to use the bag for hanging of costumes the costume rack is removed from the bag and mounted to the receiving means. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000895 | CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH AND VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - A centrifugal clutch is provided with a clutch housing, a clutch boss, a plate group, a pressure plate, a roller retainer, a disc spring, a pressing body and a clutch release mechanism. The pressure plate is displaced on one side in the direction of an axis line and configured to directly or indirectly press the plate group and transition the same into a pressed-contact state. The disc spring extends in a direction of being inclined to the direction of the axis line from a first end portion toward a second end portion in a centrifugal direction. The first end portion of the disc spring is directly or indirectly fixed to the clutch housing. The second end portion of the disc spring directly or indirectly biases the roller retainer toward the plate group. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000896 | Integrated starter generator and input clutch assembly for hybrid electric vehicle - An apparatus for transmitting power to a transmission input includes first and second sources of rotary power, first and second transmission input shafts, a clutch hub driveably connected to the first and second power sources, and first and second clutches secured to the clutch hub, for alternately closing and opening a drive connection between the first and second transmission input shafts and the clutch hub. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000897 | Hydraulic control for a dual clutch transmission - A dual clutch transmission comprising a first clutch ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000898 | Clutch And Vehicle Having Clutch - A clutch structure, constructed without a one-way clutch, remains engaged until the input side rotational speed becomes relatively low. A pressure plate presses a group of plates directly or indirectly by moving in the direction of an axis, bringing the group of plates into a press contact state. An input side press body turns around the axis with the rotation of a clutch housing, presses the pressure plate to the side of the group of plates by centrifugal force generated during the turning, and moves in a direction away from the axis. A roller retainer presses the group of plates directly or indirectly by moving in the direction of the axis, bringing the group of plates into a press contact state. An output side press body turns around the axis with the rotation of an output side clutch member, presses the roller retainer to the side of the group of plates by centrifugal force generated during the turning, and moves in a direction away from the axis. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000899 | Clutch Assembly and Friction Plate - A clutch assembly and clutch plates utilized therein is provided which gives smooth engagement and high holding torque. The friction facing has differing coefficients of friction and different heights. Also claimed is a method of manufacture and a clutch assembly with a piston contacting the friction pack radially displaced from a radial centreline of the friction facings. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000900 | Clutch with adjusting device - A friction clutch with a wear adjustment system such that after an overtravel distance has been traversed an adjustment process is initiated by an actuating device. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090000901 | Method for adapting a clutch characteristic curve when clutch hysteresis is present - A method for adapting a clutch characteristic curve, in particular one that exhibits hysteresis, where at least one characteristic value obtainable from the characteristic curve is compared to an appropriately measured characteristic value, and if the comparison shows that there is a deviation between the two characteristic values which is greater than a predetermined value, an adjustment is made to the clutch characteristic curve. | 2009-01-01 |
