03rd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090014941 | SHEET FINISHING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD - A sheet finishing apparatus includes an inlet roller to receive a sheet conveyed from an image forming apparatus, a sheet introduction unit to guide the sheet received by the inlet roller to a finishing unit, a sheet ejection unit to guide the sheet performed to a post process by the finishing unit to an ejection port and to eject from the ejection port, a paper storage tray to receive the ejected sheet, a drive unit including a plurality of motors to drive respective devices, and a control unit to control operations of the plurality of motors. In a trial operation of the sheet finishing apparatus, the control unit controls the plurality of motors, and first drives a motor with a sound pressure level less than a previously set reference level. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014942 | SLIDING SHEET FOR FIXING DEVICES, MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME, FIXING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sliding sheet for fixing devices in the present invention is inserted in between an endless belt constituting one member out of two members which form a nip section for fixing operation and a pressure member for pressing the endless belt from an inner surface side toward the other member out of the two members. The sliding sheet, which is made of a single resin, repeatedly has a thick section and a thin section at least with respect to a sliding direction of the endless belt due to substantial difference in resin amount per unit area corresponding to positions within a sheet surface. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014943 | Media separating and feeding device and media processing device - A mechanism enables efficiently reducing the size of a check feeding device for separating and feeding checks one at a time. The check separating and feeding mechanism | 2009-01-15 |
20090014944 | FEEDING DEVICE, RECORDING APPARATUS, AND FEEDING METHOD - A feeding device is provided including a stacking portion on which a plurality of recording media are stacked, a feed roller that feeds the recording medium stacked on the stacking portion, biasing means for applying biasing force to either the stacking portion or the feed roller to thereby decrease the distance between the stacking portion and the feed roller, and biasing force adjustment means for adjusting the magnitude of the biasing force of the biasing means. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014945 | SHEET-FEEDING MECHANISM, SHEET-FEEDING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An object of the present invention is to improve separability with respect to other sheet without damaging sheets in a sheet-feeding mechanism used in an image forming apparatus. For the purpose of accomplishing the object, the sheet-feeding mechanism includes: a feeding roller ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090014946 | PAPER SHEET STORING APPARATUS - A paper sheet storing apparatus is configured to collect and accumulate multiple different types of paper sheets in different sizes. The paper sheet storing apparatus has: a paper sheet cartridge configured to have a feeder provided on a side wall thereof for externally feeding paper sheets and arranged to accumulate and keep the paper sheets therein; and a stack guide member configured to introduce the paper sheets, which are fed by the feeder into the paper sheet cartridge, downward in the paper sheet cartridge and to press down surface of an uppermost paper sheet located on a top of the paper sheets accumulated and kept in the paper sheet cartridge. The stack guide member is structured in a specific shape to enable the surface of the uppermost paper sheet to be pressed downward in a vertical direction, with regard to all the multiple different types of paper sheets. This arrangement effectively reduces the potential for paper jams and relevant troubles and ensures stable accumulation of paper sheets. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014947 | SHEET FINISHING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD - A sheet finishing apparatus including a finishing unit configured to perform finishing on a sheet conveyed from an image forming apparatus, a sensor group including device sensors that are operated by a power source voltage supplied from the image forming apparatus and detect states of a plurality of devices in the sheet finishing unit, and sheet sensors that are for detecting the sheet in the finishing unit, and a control unit to control the plurality of devices in response to detection results of the sensor group. While a first finishing is being executed in the finishing unit, the control unit keeps the sheet sensor in an operable state, stops execution of another finishing, and stops operation of the device sensor for the another finishing. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014948 | MEDIA FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A media feeding apparatus that includes a media storage device, a blowing device, a media feeding member, and a media holding member, the media storage device storing media, the blowing device blowing toward side surface of the media, the media feeding device feeding the media sequentially, and the media holding member holding the media at a substantially same position as the media feeding device with respect to the media feeding direction. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014949 | Sheet post-processing apparatus, image forming apparatus, and image forming system - A sheet post-processing apparatus includes a sheet stacking unit, a moving member, and a discharging member. The moving member moves up the pile stacked on the sheet stacking unit to one of a plurality of scooping positions, and the discharging member receives the pile from the moving member at the one of the scooping positions and scoops up the pile by supporting a bottom edge of the pile for discharging the pile out of the sheet stacking unit. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014950 | SHEET POST-PROCESSING APPARATUS HAVING EXCELLENT SHEET STACKING CAPABILITY - A sheet post-processing apparatus discharges and conveys a sheet from a process tray to a storage tray, and decelerates a bundle hook and a paper discharge roller when the bundle hook reaches a discharge start position of a bundle of sheets. At this time, a tangential speed of the paper discharge roller is faster than a movement speed of the bundle hook. Subsequently, the sheet post-processing apparatus stops the paper discharge roller in accordance with a rotation position of the bundle hook, and then decelerates the movement speed of the bundle hook. After the sheets are stacked on the storage tray, the bundle hook accelerates to return to a home position. Additionally, the sheet post-processing apparatus includes a spool | 2009-01-15 |
20090014951 | METHOD OF ADMINISTERING A GREETING CARD AND LOTTERY GAME COMBINATION - A method and a system for administering a greeting card and lottery game combination are provided. The method includes the step of providing the greeting card with an identifier associated therewith, which greeting card is provided at a location accessible to a consumer. A lottery game is maintained at a secure point of sale separate from the greeting card. A vendor of the lottery game obtains information from the identifier associated with the greeting card, which identifier contains sufficient information for the vendor to select the lottery game absent instruction from the consumer, and the lottery game is selected by the vendor based upon the information obtained from the identifier. The selected lottery game is provided to the consumer to produce the greeting card and lottery game combination. The combined greeting card and lottery game system comprises the greeting card and the lottery game, with the lottery game maintained separate from the greeting card. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014952 | Interactive Role Playing Game - The present invention is an adult role playing game that involves relationships and interaction. The game relies on communication, negotiation, and agreement between individuals with varied and similar interests. Once the decision to play is established the game pieces and apparatus and choices determine the game(s) played by the participants. Communication by the numbers is part of the game and apparatus. Communication by the numbers allows information to both be actively and passively transmitted and received among participants visually and verbally. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014953 | Sudoku buddy - A device capable of keeping track of numbers that occur in the same row, same column and the 3×3 grid involved in a particular square of a specific sudoku puzzle, thus identifying all of the numbers excluded for that square and revealing the unique remaining number from the list of 1 through 9 as the solution for the square, repetition of which process for each of the remaining empty squares ultimately yielding a complete solution for the sudoku puzzle. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014954 | THREE DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRIC PUZZLE - Disclosed is a geometric puzzle comprising a plurality of three-dimensional components of at least one type, each component of the same type being derived by notionally dividing a fundamental shape into a plurality of equal parts, said fundamental shape being selected from the group consisting of a regular tetrahedron having edges of equal length and a regular pyramid with a square base and also having edges of equal length, said components being capable of assembly into multiple composite shapes. Each component may be equal and identical to one another or each pair of components may comprise mirror images of one another. Surfaces of said components may be provided attractive magnetic elements to hold said components in a composite shape. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014955 | METHOD OF DIRECTING PERSONAL ACTUALIZATION USING A PLURALITY OF RANDOM WORDS - A game based method and system is provided for personal actualization in the context of fortune telling or as a means of centering oneself. The game employs a method of personal actualization whereby a user selects a plurality of random words, phrases or numbers and then evaluates the randomly selected information to find patterns within the word combinations that are relevant to them. In one embodiment, a container holds a plurality of cards, wherein each of the cards contains predetermined words, phrases, numbers, figures of speech and blanks. During game play, the user draws cards from the container at random and then intuitively interprets the meaning of the card that is drawn within the context and order that the cards are drawn. Further embodiments are disclosed for implementation of an electronic version of the method and system. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014956 | Multi-function apparatus for covering a surface and gaming - Disclosed is a multi-function apparatus for covering a surface and gaming. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multi-function apparatus including a covering such as a towel, blanket, activity mat, or the like having integral gaming features and storage. In one aspect of the invention, a depiction of a gameboard face is woven in or otherwise affixed to the covering, and a storage compartment for storage of gaming pieces is detachably coupled to the covering. In another aspect of the invention, the storage compartment is formed of a tightly-weaved mesh that prevents passage of sand therethrough. In some embodiments of the invention, the covering is absorbent to provide an added drying feature. Also disclosed are coverings of varying sizes, wherein small coverings intended for children include depiction(s) of children's gameboard face(s) and larger coverings intended for adults include depiction(s) of the adult gameboard face(s). | 2009-01-15 |
20090014957 | GAME PIECE - A game piece for transferring an object across the surface of a board game or the like. The game piece generally comprises a carrier body having an upper end, a lower end, an entry opening proximate the lower end, and a socket in communication with the entry opening. The entry opening is sized to allow the transfer object to pass therethrough so that the transfer object is thereafter retained within the socket. Additionally, the socket is adapted to receive a second game piece having a similarly configured socket and entry opening. When the entry opening of the second game piece is pushed over the transfer object, the object is transferred from the socket of the original game piece to the socket of the second game piece. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014958 | ONLINE GAMING SYSTEM - Aspects of the present invention provide systems and methods relating to online gaming utilizing virtual playing instruments generated from physical playing instruments. According to one aspect of the invention, physical playing instruments are utilized in a gaming environment that may be scrambled, shuffled, and/or played remotely over a network. In one embodiment, the physical playing instruments are traditional poker-style gaming playing cards. The playing instruments include at least one identifier that may be read upon being dealt, such as identified and stored on a computer-readable medium before a game. In one such embodiment, computer-executable instructions may utilize the information on the computer-readable medium in conjunction with one or more games. Further aspects relate to validating the playing instruments and/or systems before, during, and/or after conducting one or more games with the playing instruments. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014959 | Playing cards - A deck of playing cards having front sides with face depiction spots arranged on two halves. The appearance of the rear sides of the cards is preferably coordinated with the face depiction spots. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014960 | LIGHTED ROPING DUMMY - A lighted roping assembly is presented, with a roping target in the form of an animal head which may be lighted from the inside or outside, but preferably from the inside. Replaceable and interchangeable horns are provided, as well as adjustable and retractable legs for roping practice. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014961 | FOLDING TARGET STAND - A folding target stand allows a shooter to easily mount a target at a number of different heights without requiring the use of tools and without requiring disassembly of the target stand. The target stand provides increased stability when struck by bullets and may be easily transported and stored without disassembly. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014962 | MULTI-LAYERED SEAL - A seal for static and dynamic sealing of a space between two surfaces. The seal includes a radial inner end defining a radial inner surface, a radial outer end defining a radial outer surface, a first axial end face, and a second axial end face, the radial inner end having a width narrower than the width of the radial outer end. The seal may have an annular recess extending around the circumference of the seal. When the radial inner surface is disposed about first surface, the seal is rollable about an edge of the radial inner end such that one of the first axial end face and the second axial end face is disposed against the first surface, and the opposite axial end face is oriented toward and compressible against the second surface. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014963 | Sealing ring - The present invention provides a sealing ring having at least eight sealing edges. Sealing rings, such as O-ring seals, are generally known. These universal sealing rings can be used for statically or dynamically sealing machine elements. They have the advantage of being suited for a wide variety of possible applications, and of being simple and cost-effective to manufacture. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014964 | Angled honeycomb seal between turbine rotors and turbine stators in a turbine engine - A seal system for an intersection between a turbine stator and a turbine rotor to seal cooling fluids. The seal system may be formed from a seal base extending from the turbine stator, an arm extending radially outward from the turbine rotor and toward the seal base but terminating short of the seal base thereby creating a gap between the seal base and the arm. The seal system may include a honeycomb shaped seal attached to the seal base and extending radially inward from the seal base toward the arm. An outer sealing surface of the seal may be nonparallel with a longitudinal axis about which the turbine rotor rotates thereby enabling the distance of the gap to be reduced with axial movement of the turbine rotor. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014965 | Sealing material - A sealing material, which comprises a curing product of a composition comprising (A) an acrylic polymer having at least one alkenyl group capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction, (B) a hydrosilyl group-containing compound and (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst as essential components, is suitable for use as cam cover seals and oil pan seals for automobile engines, fuel cell cooling medium seals, automobile wire harnesses seals, HDD cover gasket or vibration-insulating HDD cover gasket seals, etc. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014966 | Folding Bellows Arrangement For A Tripod Joint Unit - In order to achieve the object of making available a folding bellows arrangement by means of which the acting clamping forces can be transmitted as uniformly as possible to the joint outer part of a tripod joint unit, it is proposed that such a folding bellows arrangement comprises a folding bellows ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090014967 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT - The disclosure relates to a sealing arrangement for interference radiation-proof connecting of housing elements of electric operating equipment, especially for field housings of programmable controllers. For a sealing arrangement between a first housing section and a second housing section, wherein the first housing section has an encompassing slot into which a rubber-elastic seal is inserted, it is proposed to locate a gap, which is constructed as a labyrinth, before the rubber-elastic seal towards the outer side of the housing, and to locate in each case a flat metallic uncoated sealing face before the rubber-elastic seal towards the inner side of the housing. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014968 | Method and device for centering and clamping a workpiece in a balancing machine - The method includes the steps of positioning a workpiece ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090014969 | Snowmobile ski and method - A runner for a snowmobile ski is fabricated from flat metal plate stock and incorporates mounting features for securing the runner to the ski and a wear strip of a relatively harder material provided on and projecting from a lower surface of the runner body. A quick release mounting system is provided for attaching the runner to the ski, including quick installation and release wedge mounting systems. The thin runner blade and wear strip are of the same thickness and are joined by a brazed joint. The invention contemplates a method of fabricating the runner and a method of mounting the runner. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014970 | Storage Receptacle - A seat for a vehicle includes a cushion, a base and a tab. The base supports the cushion and defines a chamber having an opening. The chamber is configured to provide a storage location for a manual and the opening is configured to accommodate passage of a manual to and from the chamber. The tab is provided adjacent to the opening and is moveable between a first position in which the tab blocks a manual from passing through the opening, and a second position in which the tab allows a manual to pass through the opening. A receptacle facilitates storage of a manual beneath the seat of a vehicle. A vehicle includes a seat, a chamber and a tab. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014971 | SHOPPING CART BASE - A shopping cart includes a base, a pair of masts, and a basket. The base extends generally horizontally between a front portion and a rear portion of the cart and including a plurality of wheels. The pair of masts extends generally vertically upward from the base in a generally singular plane extending laterally across the rear portion of the cart. Each mast includes a rear portion facing the rear portion of the cart and defining a generally straight surface, and a front portion facing in a direction generally opposite the rear portion of the respective mast and defining a generally concave curved portion. The basket includes a front portion and a rear portion with the rear portion of the basket connected to the base via the pair of masts to support the front portion of the basket in a vertically spaced relationship over the base adjacent the front portion of the cart. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014972 | Computer cart - A computer cart includes a chassis, which is formed of a first chassis member and a second chassis member that are coupled to each other and movable relative to each other to adjust the width of the chassis, a locking mechanism for locking the first chassis member and the second chassis member, a first retaining panel affixed to the first chassis member in vertical for supporting a computer on the chassis, and a second retaining panel affixed to the second chassis member in vertical for supporting a computer on the chassis. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014973 | Movable Support for a Waste Container - A moveable support for a waste container such as a skip, which has a frame for supporting the waste container. The frame has a base on which the waste container can sit. The frame is mounted on wheels to enable the waste container to be relocated while supported by the moveable support. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014974 | WHEELED SKI AND EQUIPMENT-CARRYING DEVICE - A ski bag incorporated with a frame having wheels and a handle, capable of holding a family's skis and/or snowboard(s), enabling them to wheel the bag to a lodge, automobile, etc.; and which may be easily stored in a typical ski locker. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014975 | TUBULAR BEAM OF TORSION BEAM AXLE TYPE SUSPENSION - The present invention relates to a tubular beam of a torsion beam axle type suspension, which includes a uniform cross-sectional portion with the smallest tail radius and cross-sectional width throughout the tubular beam, a variable cross-sectional area that extends from the uniform cross-sectional portion and gradually increases in the tail radius and cross-sectional width, and an enlarging cross-sectional portion that extends from the variable cross-sectional portion. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014976 | ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE WITH DOUBLE WISHBONE SUSPENSION - An all terrain vehicle includes a front wheel, a body frame and a double wishbone type suspension for suspending the front wheel. The body frame has a triangular frame part formed into the shape of a triangle in side view of the vehicle. The triangular frame part includes a first frame extending downward to the front side of the vehicle, a second frame extending downward to the rear side of the vehicle from an upper end of the first frame and a third frame connected to a lower end of the first frame and a lower end of the second frame. The double wishbone type suspension includes an upper arm, which is pivotably supported on the first frame and the second frame so as to be swingable, and a lower arm, which is pivotably supported on the third frame so as to be swingable. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014977 | CONTROL ARM FOR VEHICLES - A control arm for vehicle suspensions includes an arm structure having first and second elongated portions that extend from a central portion to form a U or V shaped structure. The arm structure includes a spindle mount at the central position for mounting a spindle. A cross member extends between the first and second elongated portions, and one or more self-aligning ball bearings pivotably interconnect the arm structure to the cross member. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014978 | Mounted, multi-angle, extendable step - This invention relates to mounted, adjustable steps for vehicles and, in particular, to a multi-angle, extendable, and selectively height-adjustable step that can be mounted to a trailer such as a boat trailer, a camping trailer, trailers for all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles, and the like. The adjustable step assembly of the present invention includes a mounting bracket, an extension member, and a step. The extension member includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the extension member being pivotably connect to the mounting bracket to facilitate selective pivoting with respect to the mounting bracket through a range of motion including a first position and a second position being higher than the first position. The step may be connected to the second end of the extension member and configured to provide at least a first stepping area and a second stepping area when the extension member is selectively positioned in the first and second positions, respectively. In one embodiment, the first and second stepping areas are substantially equivalent in surface area and aspect ratio. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014979 | Hand truck apparatus - A hand truck has a conventional article supporting nose for supporting articles that are not cylindrical in configuration. An auxiliary support is provided to support, in conjunction with the nose, a cylindrical article from the bottom thereof. A clamp mechanism is provided to clamp the upper end of a cylindrical article to the hand truck. The auxiliary support and clamp mechanism are movable from active positions and inactive positions so as not to interfere with normal usage of the hand truck in transporting noncylindrical articles. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014980 | Front Fork for Bicycles - A front fork for a bicycle includes a bridge installed between a pair of tubes. A compartment is formed in the bridge. An adapting device which fits into the compartment is connectable with a bicycle peripheral product and adapted to allow a quick engagement and a quick disengagement of the bicycle peripheral product. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014981 | Segmented frame bicycle - The present invention discloses a novel or trick bicycle with a segmented horizontal frame cross member that has a joint located between the rider's seat post and the front forks of the bicycle situated, so that the forward section of the cross member may rotate in the same plane as the front wheel without interfering with the rider's legs or knees allowing for acrobatic riding maneuvers. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014982 | Roll coupling trailer hitch assembly - A roll coupling assembly includes a roll torque transfer structure and an alignment mechanism. The torque transfer structure includes- a first load bearing structure mountable to the rear of the tow vehicle, and a second load bearing structure mountable to the front of the trailer drawbar. Corresponding first and second load bearing surfaces cooperate so as to releasably mate with one another for towing of the trailer behind the tow vehicle. The bearing surfaces are distributed across a substantially planar interface between the rear of the tow vehicle and the front of the trailer drawbar so as to distribute to the tow vehicle torque imparted to the drawbar by relative rolling motion between the trailer and tow vehicle. The coupling alignment mechanism adjusts the relative orientation of the first and second load bearing surfaces so as to align them for mating to one another. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014983 | System and method for preventing rattling in receiver hitch arrangement - The present invention prevents rattling in a receiver hitch arrangement including a receiver tube, a mount having a shank portion received within the receiver tube and a hitch pin inserted through hitch pin apertures which are formed in both the receiver tube and the shank portion and which are aligned at assembly to maintain the mount in a position for towing. Such rattling is caused due to movement between hitch components and is prevented by forming a pair of through and threaded apertures in at least one predetermined wall of the receiver tube and in close proximity to a free end thereof, threadeably engaging a threaded shank of a fastener with each of the pair of apertures and then operably advancing each fastener for direct contact with the shank portion of the mount inserted into the receiver tube until the shank portion is frictionally caged and immobilized. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014984 | Rear Hoop (3) for a Snowboard Binding - A rear hoop ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090014985 | Foldable Toy Stroller - A foldable toy stroller includes two main rods and two extension rods whose upper ends are mounted to lower ends of the main rods. Lower ends of the extension rods are rotatably mounted to two ends of a front-wheel base. A sliding seat is slidably mounted on a central rod having an end connected to the front-wheel base. Two rear wheel support rods are provided and each include a first end pivotably connected to the front wheel base and a second end to which a rear wheel is mounted. Pivotably connected to the sliding seat are two struts whose upper ends are pivotably connected to upper ends of the main rods. Two connecting rods are pivotably connected between the rear wheel support rods and the sliding seat. Each rear wheel support rod and each connecting rod are pivotable toward or away from the central rod for folding or unfolding operation. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014986 | STROLLER AND BACKREST RECLINE DEVICE THEREOF - A stroller includes a main frame, a backrest, a backrest adjustor, and a linkage device. There is a guide rail formed inside the backrest adjustor. A positioning part of the backrest engages with the guide rail. When a handle of the linkage device is moved upward, a connecting component of the linkage device drives a pushing component of the linkage device to move upward along a supporting rod of the backrest. Accordingly, a protruding portion of the pushing component drives the backrest adjustor to rotate relative to a supporting frame of the main frame so as to release the positioning part from the guide rail. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014987 | Airbag module - An airbag module including a gas generator with at least one laterally projecting fastening portion; a generator support; an airbag with an inflation opening; a cover cap; and latching elements for connecting the generator support to the cover cap. The airbag has a plate proximate to the inflation opening, the plate including an opening for the gas generator. Latching elements are provided to hold the plate and the airbag connected thereto, and to hold the fastening portion of the gas generator situated between the generator support and the plate. The plate, at least in the region of these latching elements, is larger than the external dimensioning of the folded airbag in the region of the inflation opening. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014988 | Pedestrian Airbag Apparatus - A pedestrian airbag apparatus is provided that has a portion, when inflated, extending along a vehicle body's outer surface so as to spread into the surroundings of a case, and connected to the case by means of a tether, and the occurrence of a deformation such as warpage or the like on an airbag is suppressed, the deformation being due to the tension of the tether. Each of both end sides of a cowl masking portion | 2009-01-15 |
20090014989 | INFLATABLE CURTAIN VENTING - Disclosed are embodiments of apparatus, methods, and systems for inflatable curtain venting. In one embodiment, an inflatable curtain airbag is tested using a 50th-percentile dummy. The inflatable curtain airbag comprises a vent opening positioned such that during the crash test, the head of the 50 | 2009-01-15 |
20090014990 | Passenger restraint system - A vehicle occupant restraint system includes an inflatable airbag arranged in a vehicle seat. When the airbag is triggered it at least partially unfolds in the direction of travel on a side of the vehicle seat facing the vehicle interior. The vehicle seat includes a backrest frame extending in a substantially vertical direction in the vehicle seat and substantially aligned in the direction of travel. The airbag is connected to a front end of the backrest frame pointing in the direction of travel. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014991 | Gunner Retraction System and Apparatus - A rollover protection system for protecting exposed gunners during ground vehicle rollovers. The system retracts the gunner into the vehicle thereby removing him/her from physical danger. The system apparatus comprises a safety harness for the gunner with a retraction mechanism that is activated upon vehicle rollover. The safety harness is attached by elastic runners to pre-loaded springs which are held in a tension mode by clamps. The springs are placed in enclosed containers mounted to the bay-floor of the vehicle. The spring clamps are released by a computer in response to a gyroscopic sensor. Shock-absorbing inflatable cushions attached to the floor under the gunner are activated to cushion the retraction. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014992 | ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE WITH DRIVE CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER - An all terrain vehicle includes a caliper bracket that moves with the movement of a rear axle by the rotation of an eccentric hub. The eccentric hub rotatably supports the rear axle in a position eccentric to the radial center of an axle supporting section. The caliper bracket includes a range specifying section or, specifically, a first engaging portion, which engages with the rear arm, for specifying the rotating range of the eccentric hub according to the position of engagement with the rear arm. The rear arm includes a second engaging portion that engages with the first engaging portion. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014993 | Weight distributed low impact vehicle system capable of remote area access - An ecologically friendly sub frame system that is mounted onto a pre-purchased car, van, truck, emergency vehicle or heavy equipment, said system comprising a modified rectangular hollow metal frame, an outside access frame to access all parts of the vehicle, large tires, at least two independently moving axles, and coupling mechanisms to the axles that can be attached to a vehicle to be used in areas of ecological fragility, such as the tundra, desert, or beaches. The sub frame and the large tires re-distribute the weight of the vehicle across a large surface area, which minimizes the impact of the vehicle when it travels over terrain that can easily be destroyed. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014994 | Seat belt pretensioner - A pretensioning apparatus for seat belt webbing is located in the vicinity of a belt anchor end of a three-point vehicle safety restraint seat belt. The pretensioning apparatus has a fixed member in the form of a tubular member that may be anchored to a vehicle seat at the belt anchor side of the vehicle. A movable member in the form of a piston is connected to the webbing in the region of the belt anchor end. A means is provided for moving the movable member relative to the fixed member in a generally horizontal direction, to move the seat belt webbing in a pretensioning direction in response to a signal from a crash sensor. A webbing guide is fixed to the seat to provide an effective anchorage point spaced from the belt anchor end of the webbing under pretensioning conditions. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014995 | Seated skiing or snowboarding device - A seated skiing device having an adjustable heel protrusion and a fixed toe protrusion is provided. The distance between the toe and heel protrusions are adjustable such that the seated the skiing device may engage toe and heel bindings of a snow ski set to a riders ski boot. In this manner, the seated skiing device is engageable to the snow ski of the rider without any additional tools. Also, a seated snowboarding device is disclosed herein. The seated snowboarding device is removably attachable to standard front and rear bindings of a snowboard. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014996 | Reverse Printed Book - A book for children, comprising at least two pages, is constructed such that each page has a front face comprising a first location of written text. The book further comprises a second location of the same written text that is not located on the front face of the same page comprising the first location, wherein the book is adapted such that, when the book is interposed directly in a line of sight between a first viewer and a second viewer, the first viewer views the first location of written text on the front face of the page simultaneously with the second viewer viewing the second location of the same written text. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014997 | Aroma visual message carrier - An aroma visual message carrier is shaped into a card device for carrying multisensory messages to deliver two interchangeable images with a scent releasing mechanism linked to the very act of image change by a recipient. The carrier comprises an image changing frame including a still image member with a first image printed on it and a sliding image member with a second image print partially interlaced with the still image member so that a manual sliding action of the still image member brings the two images interchangeably fade in and out laterally through each other. The still image member has a deposit of scent material formed rearward of its visual side, and the sliding image member has at least one rough surface area on its visual side directly facing the scent deposit of the still image member to scratch and release the scent material to ambiance for the recipient to smell and see a creation of multisensory messages of the images and scent on the spot and; a medium holder adapted to be folded rearward of the visual side of the still image member of the image changing frame. The medium holder has a planar pocket for storing an electronic medium, which may be accessed at a later time through an electronic player to present data supplementary to the multisensory messages. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014998 | Method for facilitating return of lost objects and shielding identity of owners - The Invention is directed to a system and method for facilitating the retrieval of lost objects and payment of rewards to the finders of lost objects, while protecting the privacy and security of the owner of the lost object. | 2009-01-15 |
20090014999 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A HIGH SECURITY FILM AND HIGH SECURITY FILM PRODUCED BY SAID METHOD - The invention relates to a high security film, optionally in the form of a slit thread or a micro tape, which is then inserted into high security paper such as a bank note paper and the like during the paper making process. The invention envisages a novel method of producing such a high security film using a print transfer method, wherein one or more security features are incorporated on one or more indicia including letters, optionally graphics, during such a production process, using multiple printing stations and lamination. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015000 | Apparatus and method for identifying a container - A container identifying apparatus and method are provided for distinguishing easily confusable containers in social settings. In particular, an apparatus having a charm attached to a flexible band may be stretched around a beverage bottle neck or body, stretched around a beverage can tab, or wrapped around the handle of a beverage mug. The container identifying apparatus may also be beneficially used to identify containers other than beverage containers, such as lip balm containers, sunscreen containers, lotion containers, deodorant containers, snack containers, and any other container that may be confused with a similar container in a social situation. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015001 | COMBINATION POSTCARD AND CROSSWORD PUZZLE - A postcard combined with a puzzle to furnish the recipient with a diversion beyond merely reading the card. Preferred embodiments of the puzzle postcard, besides having the usual space for placing postage and a recipient's address and a space adorned with a symbolic representation and/or for writing a message to the recipient, also have at least one puzzle suited to be solved on a two-dimensional board. The contemplated puzzles may be not only ordinary crossword puzzles, but also Sudoku puzzles, code puzzles (relating numbers to words), and any other word- or number-related type puzzles suited to be solved on a two-dimensional board. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015002 | Nutrition monitoring system - An improved nutrition monitoring system includes a chart bearing first indicia identifying an individual, and second indicia relating to nutrition groups pertinent to the identified individual. The chart is adapted and constructed to receive marks. A marking mechanism is associated with the chart, the marking mechanism being adapted and constructed to make erasable and replaceable marks on the chart. A mounting mechanism mounts the chart on a surface adjacent to a food preparation and consumption area. The marking mechanism is used to make a mark on the chart in the area of the second indicia to tally consumption of an element of the respective nutrition groups by the identified individual. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015003 | Sanitary Fitting Comprising A Connecting Device Which Is Used To Connect A Water Outlet Housing To A Functional Component - The invention relates to a sanitary fitting ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090015004 | Pipe Fitting Wireform for Measuring Linear Distance and Method - A pipe fitting wireform which when threaded into a fitting allows a user to measure center-to-end or end-to-center of the fitting to determine the length of a pipe needed to connect a pair of pipe fittings in a pipe assembly. The fitting wireform is a coil with a free end bent laterally to form a tang. The fitting wireform having an outside diameter substantially equal to the nominal size of the pipe fitting with substantially the same number of turns per inch as the pipe fitting such that the pipe fitting wireform can be threaded into the pipe fitting. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015005 | Rigid gasket aseptic connector - The connector of the present invention includes a flanged connector having a tabbed gasket which creates an efficient leak-proof, high-pressure connection. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015006 | Flexible entry boot apparatus - A fluid-tight fitting between a wall of a fluid containment region or sump, and a conduit or pipe passing through a wall of the sump includes a two part double booted flexible entry boot system which is bonded directly to the interior and exterior sump walls, thus making the inventive boot an actual extension of the sump. The boots are placed within the sump area and are easily accessible. The apparatus provides a continuation of the secondary or annular space of the sump (where so configured) into the penetration device boots. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015007 | FLEXIBLE PIPING CONNECTOR - A flexible piping connector | 2009-01-15 |
20090015008 | Flared brake tube connector - A fluid connector assembly comprising (a) a connector body having an inner concave seat having a portion defining a frustoconical surface; (b) an elongate tube having a flared end; and (c) a nut; wherein the connector body is adapted to receive the elongate tube and the nut to form a substantially rigid connection, and wherein the flared end of the tube and the frustoconical surface of the seat are engaged so as to form a fluid seal between the body and the tube; and wherein the flared end has a portion defining an abutment surface having a borderline region in abutment with the frustoconical surface of the inner seat of the body; and wherein the abutment surface of the flared end is a spherical surface. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015009 | FLUID CONNECTOR - A fluid connector is provided that allows for the simultaneous sealing of multiple tubes within a single outer shell when an external radial compressive force is applied. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015010 | Method of making a fluid coupling - Each of ridges | 2009-01-15 |
20090015011 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL POWER IN A TWO-SPOOL GAS TURBINE ENGINE - The invention relates to a device for producing electrical power in a multi-spool gas turbine engine comprising at least one first rotary spool ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090015012 | AXIAL IN-LINE TURBOMACHINE - A turbomachine has a housing defining an axis and having an axially outwardly directed first end wall. A shaft rotatable about the axis inside the housing has a first end projecting axially from the housing. An electric rotor is provided on the shaft, and an electric stator is provided on the housing juxtaposed with the electric rotor. A radial impeller fixed on the first shaft end outside the housing has an inner face directed axially toward the housing end wall. A magnetic bearing half is fixed on the housing end wall immediately adjacent and directed at the impeller inner face. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015013 | WAVE POWER CONVERTER - A wave power converter for implementation at an offshore location where it will be exposed to passing waves and swell, comprises a buoyancy element ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090015014 | TIDAL STREAM ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM - The present invention is concerned with an energy conversion system for converting tidal energy into electrical energy, the system comprising a barrier ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090015015 | LINEAR POWER STATION - A linear power station, includes a turbine array comprised of a plurality of turbines, the turbines for harnessing the power of a moving fluid and each respective turbine being rotatable about a fixed axis of rotation by fluid flow that is omnidirectional with respect to the turbine, and a generator array comprised of at least one generator, the at least one generator being operably coupled to the turbine array for being rotated by the respective plurality of turbines of the turbine array. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015016 | Deep water power generation system and apparatus - A system for generation of power using an apparatus in deep water is disclosed. The system includes a ballast buoy configured to achieve a desired depth in the deep water, a substantially vertical hollow tube attached to the ballast buoy that is submerged under water when the ballast buoy achieves the desired depth in the deep water, and a converter for converting the physical environment created in the substantially vertical hollow tube by placement of the ballast buoy at the desired depth in the deep water. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015017 | WIND POWERED ELECTRICITY GENERATING SYSTEM - An electrical energy generating system converts wind power to electrical power with a wind deflecting structure that divides wind impinging on the structure into two separate accelerated flow paths. One or more turbines are positioned in proximity to the wind deflecting structure such that a portion of the vanes of the turbine is placed within one of the accelerated flow paths. An energy converter is coupled to the turbine that converts rotary motion of the turbine into electricity. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015018 | Flow Stream Momentum Conversion Device Power Rotor - A device known as a Flow Stream Momentum Conversion Device (FSMCD) Power Rotor has been invented. The device makes use of the principle of Conservation of Momentum to convert fluid stream input momentum to device rotational power. A unique and non-obvious aspect of the fluid momentum conversion is circumferential discharge. This aspect maximizes power conversion in a given cross section of open stream flow. Power is extracted from the device as mechanical loading is applied to the rotating shaft resulting in a decrease in rotational speed and an increase is shaft torque. The device has practical usage in both wind and water flows. Under the condition of zero rotor shaft loading the device may be configured to make linear stream measurement of flow speed. This invention has applications in utilizing both unidirectional and bidirectional “fluid stream” flow. It is especially effective in tidal and wave action applications. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015019 | Lateral Wind Turbine - A lateral wind turbine is presented. The lateral wind turbine includes an elongated rod that rotates about a rotation axis through the center of the rod. The lateral wind turbine further includes a number of blades radiating out from the rod in an arrangement along the length of the rod to capture wind energy. A wind collector, preferably in the form of a cylinder, at least partially houses and supports the elongated rod and the plurality of blades to allow rotation of the elongated rod about the rotation axis. The wind collector has an inlet an outlet, and at least one airflow guide at the inlet, to guide the wind energy through the plurality of blades at least partially transverse to the rotation axis. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015020 | Wind turbine, method for mounting a wind turbine and method for adjusting an air gap between a rotor and a stator of a generator of a wind turbine - The invention concerns a wind turbine comprising a bedplate, a main shaft and a direct drive generator comprising a rotor and a stator containing a hollow part like housing substantially arranged around the rotor and containing a first endplate, a second endplate and a casing element connecting the first and the second endplate to each other, wherein the main shaft is pivoted relatively to the bedplate by a first and a second bearing, the first endplate of the stator is supported on the rotor by a third bearing and the second endplate of the stator is at least indirectly attached to the bedplate. The invention concerns moreover a method for the mounting of the wind turbine in particular for the mounting of the direct drive generator and a method for the adjustment of the air gap between the rotor and the stator of the generator of the wind turbine by adjusting at least one arrest and/or adjustment element. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015021 | SELF-SUPPORTING POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A scalable micro-grid for providing power to areas remote from the existing power grid. At least two power pods linked in parallel. Each power pod has at least one, micro-turbine fueled by methane gas. As power needs increase, additional power pods are added to the system to meet the additional power needs. The power pods have redundancy such as a diesel genset to ensure continuous power. Power pods are more environmentally friendly than diesel generators and independent of existing power grid. Installation of a power pods requires a short lead-time and thus can be put into operation as soon as the need for more power arises. The power generation source is close to the power consumption point. Removal cost is minimal and the equipment can be reused in another remote power generation locale. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015022 | BACKPACK BASED SYSTEM FOR HUMAN ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND USE WHEN OFF THE ELECTRIC GRID - An electricity-generating backpack that is substantially lighter in weight, has the multiple springs replaced with one large spring whose spring constant can be adjusted in the field in seconds, and replaces a DC generator with a brushless AC generator that permits approximately 70% generator efficiency and the generation of up to 20 W of electrical power by converting mechanical energy to electrical power. A device is provided that always removes some electricity, but not too much, as necessary to extract large levels of the electricity while controlling damping by providing electrical damping circuits including a DC-DC converter designed to emulate a desired load at its input terminals. Additional electricity generating E-MOD devices may be used for generating additional power by hooking an E-Mod device to a generator and to the backpack belt at the wearer's hip and includes a wand that fits against the wearer's femur so as to move through a range of motion as the patient walks. The system also provides multiple possibilities of electricity generation when not walking including a light-weight bicycle ergometer which can be mounted to the backpack frame and generate very high power levels (100 W). The electricity generated and stored by the backpack may be used to charge batteries and to power a number of devices that may be carried by the backpack, such as a Sterling Cooler System that is powered by the backpack's stored power to provide cooling power for cooling items carried by the backpack. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015023 | Method for Controlling a Drivetrain and Drivetrain - A method for controlling a drivetrain for a road vehicle, in particular for a hybrid vehicle, is provided. The drivetrain includes at least an electric motor, an electric energy accumulator, and an active connection to at least one drivable axle. In the recuperation mode, thus, when an electric motor is operating as a generator for generating electric energy for charging an electric energy accumulator, the generated electric energy is transmitted at least partly to at least one electric heating resistor in order to convert the energy into heat. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015024 | Lifting sling with excessive elongation warning indicator - A lifting sling having warning markings that indicate if the maximum safe load for the sling has been exceeded, whereby a visible indicator is provided to the operator at the time of overload. In an embodiment, a permanent indication of sling overload is also provided. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015025 | CONTAINER LIFT - A container lift intended to lift two containers arranged longitudinally that comprises a primary frame ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090015026 | ROBOT HAND APPARATUS - A robot hand apparatus ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090015027 | POWERED PATIENT SUPPORT AND FASTENING SYSTEM WITH INDUCTIVE BASED POWER SYSTEM - A patient support includes a base, a patient support surface supported by the base, an electrically powered device, and a rechargeable power storage device for powering the electrically powered device. Further, the patient support includes a receiving coil that is electrically coupled to the rechargeable power supply for inductive coupling with a transmitting coil, the receiving coil for recharging the rechargeable power supply when the receiving coil is inductively coupled to the transmitting coil. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015028 | RUBBER SHIELD PLATE FOR MINING DUMP TRUCKS OR FREIGHT TRAIN CARS - A cover made of an elastomer material to act as protection for a steel hopper of very heavy-duty trucks and train cars. The cover protects the metallic hopper or cars from shocks from boulders and material of varied granulometry, in addition to providing protection against abrasion, unloading and corrosion. Fastening elements prevent the cover from loosing as a result of the dragging generated by the unloading of materials from the hopper. The protection provided by the cover increases equipment availability and decreases stopping time during repairs. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015029 | Insulation Arrangement - An insulation configuration in a motor vehicle has an insulation element, in particular a sound insulating molded part, which has at least two layers, of which at least one is formed as an insulation layer and one is formed as a support layer. A sealing profile is provided, by which the insulation element is connected with a marginal area to a body of a motor vehicle. The insulation element has, in its marginal area which is in connection with the sealing profile, a cross section thickening, which engages in an undercut-like recess of the sealing profile, and is fixed there. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015030 | Covering for a Gap - A covering is provided for a gap behind at least one rear seatback in a motor vehicle, which gap is provided in the transverse direction of the vehicle between the rear seatback and a luggage compartment covering. The covering has at least one covering flap which is held in position on a housing of the luggage compartment covering, is mounted pivotably about a hinge and, in a use position, bears under prestress against the rear seatback. An integrated receptacle for the hinge of the covering flap is provided on an upper and, as seen in the direction of travel, front region of the housing of the luggage compartment covering. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015031 | Vehicular center cluster panel - A center cluster panel | 2009-01-15 |
20090015032 | Windshield System Including Tower Frame - A windshield assembly includes a windshield frame constructed to support a windshield. A plurality of couplers are secured to the windshield frame, and a tower frame for a wakeboard tow rope or cable attachment, radar arch or the like is connected to the windshield frame via the couplers. In one arrangement, the couplers are connected to the wing sections of the windshield frame, and the tower frame extends between the wing sections and above an area defined between the wing sections. The integrated tower frame and windshield simplifies installation for the boat manufacturer while accommodating many varieties of tower and windshield configurations. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015033 | MOVABLE ROOF FOR AN AUTOMOBILE - A roof assembly for a vehicle includes a roof, a guide bar system, and a guide bar mechanism. The roof has front, middle, and rear roof elements movable between a closed position covering a passenger compartment of the vehicle and an opened position stacked in a storage compartment of the vehicle. The guide bar system has front and rear guide bars. The guide bars are connected at one end to the front roof element and are rotatable about respective articulated joints at another end to move the roof elements between the closed and opened positions. The guide bar mechanism has a first control rod rotatably connected between the front guide bar and the middle roof element and a second control rod rotatably connected between the rear guide bar and the middle roof element to assure a desired movement of the middle roof element between the closed and opened positions. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015034 | Self-Engaging Rod Retaining Clip - A self-engaging rod retaining clip assembly for retaining a rod and a method of retaining the rod to a vehicle closure support component is disclosed. The self-engaging rod retaining clip assembly holds a rod retaining clip in a desired position on a vehicle closure support component until the rod is installed. Installing the rod includes pressing the rod against a rod pivoting flange, which causes clip retention flanges to flex outward around a clip support arm until the rod is sufficiently retained inside a rod channel in the support component. The clip retention flanges then snap towards each other to retain the clip, and hence the rod, in the support component. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015035 | Motor Vehicle Door - A motor vehicle door has an outer module and an inner module. The outer module contains an outer panel and an inner frame part to which an impact support and hinges can be fixed. For the motor vehicle door to have a simplified configuration and a low weight while having a high degree of rigidity, the inner frame part of the outer module is formed by a single-piece diecast part made of a metal alloy. The inner module contains an upper encircling window frame and a lower assembly support sheet. The upper window frame is configured as a single-piece diecast part made of a metal alloy. A lower frame part of the upper window frame is connected to the upper border region of the assembly support sheet with a longitudinally running hollow support being formed, and the upper window frame is connected locally to the inner frame part. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015036 | INTEGRATED HINGE AND TEMPORARY DOOR CHECKER - A temporary checking device is provided that works in conjunction with elements of a vehicle hinge that remain in the vehicle's final configuration. The hinge includes a hinge pin rotatably connecting a door hinge bracket to a pillar hinge bracket. The checking device includes a spring portion that is disposed between the door hinge bracket and the pillar hinge bracket. The spring portion is compressed during movement of the door hinge bracket relative to the pillar hinge bracket from either of two rest positions. The spring portion urges the vehicle door affixed thereto back into one of the rest positions, thus allowing manufacturing operations such as painting, etc., to be performed on the vehicle. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015037 | ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE WITH LOWER PORTION PROTECTOR - A protector includes: a protector main body covering the lower portion of the vehicle body and a fixing plate for fixing the protector main body to the vehicle body. The protector main body has a surface portion and a recessed portion recessed from the surface portion to the vehicle body. The fixing plate has a plurality of the first insertion holes through which the fastening members for securing the protector main body to the vehicle body are passed. The recessed portion has second insertion holes through which fastening members are passed. The fixing plate is disposed in the recessed portion. The plurality of the first insertion holes are formed apart from one another. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015038 | AUTOMOTIVE SUNSHADE AND GUIDE TRACK SYSTEM THEREFOR - A sunshade assembly. The sunshade assembly includes a frame, the frame having a pair of opposing guide tracks, each guide track having a pair of spaced parallel guide surfaces, a sunshade panel having a forward portion, a rearward portion and a pair of curved lateral edges, and a plurality of guide tabs extending outwardly from each of the pair of curved lateral edges and positioned along a radius of curvature for placement within the pair of opposing guide tracks, at least one of the guide tabs of each curved lateral edge positioned within the forward portion of the sunshade panel and at least one of the guide tabs of each curved lateral edge positioned within the rearward portion of the sunshade panel, wherein the at least one guide tab positioned within the forward portion of the sunshade panel and the at least one guide tab positioned within the rearward portion of the sunshade panel are each of a length sufficient to contact each parallel guide surface of the pair of spaced parallel guide surfaces to provide a frictional slideable fit within the pair of opposing guide tracks. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015039 | MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A ROOF SECTION WHICH MAY OPEN IN TWO DIRECTIONS - The invention relates to a motor vehicle with a roof or roof section which may be placed below a cover piece in the rear section of the vehicle, whereby the cover piece can be opened to provide a loading opening for luggage or a through opening for the roof. The cover piece is retained by at least one displacement mechanism in the vehicle, embodied such that the displacement mechanism, on at least one vehicle side, comprises a movement with only one degree of freedom for both opening directions of the cover piece. | 2009-01-15 |
20090015040 | Universally Adjustable Swivel Chair - A chair designed for outdoor use, in particular various hunting applications. The chair is independently adjustable in the seat platform, the legs and the seatback to meet the different requirements for hunting various types of game, such as reclining for fowl flying above, or upright for land animals. It is also mounted on a swivel for quickly pivoting to follow the movement of game. The invention can be used in conjunction with blinds, or can include a pop up tarp for partially concealing the hunter. The seat is not just useful for hunters, but other outdoor enthusiast that want to view wildlife easily and in comfort. | 2009-01-15 |