06th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090032565 | TIN TAG DISPENSING AND NAILING TOOL - An improved tin tag dispensing and nailing tool includes an operating member that is adapted for connection with a roofer's nailing gun, which operating member is guided by a pair of spaced vertical guide rods for vertical sliding displacement relative to the tool housing between an upper retracted position and a lower nailing position. The operating member is formed from a synthetic plastic material and contains vertical through bores that respectively receive the guide rods. Tubular oil-impregnated bushings are mounted in the through bores concentrically about the guide rods. A linkage arrangement connects the operating member with a shuttle plate that is displaced between a loading position adjacent the tin tag supply station and a discharging position adjacent the tin tag nailing station. An integral punched-out tongue portion extends upwardly at an acute angle from the shuttle plate for engagement with the lowermost tin tag of a stack. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032566 | Transmission Mechanism for Electrical Nail Gun - A transmission mechanism for an electrical nail gun includes a rotary transmission unit and a linear transmission unit in a housing of the electrical nail gun. The rotary transmission unit includes a motor driven by electricity, a flywheel driven by the motor and extending to form a cylinder thereon, a solenoid activated by electricity, and a moveable driving wheel adjacent to an end side of the cylinder. A clutch is formed between the cylinder and the driving wheel. The solenoid is buried in the cylinder so that a magnetic conductivity loop is constructed around the solenoid to produce the magnetic field when the solenoid is activated. The driving wheel is attracted to move to an engagement position to be driven by the flywheel, thereby driving the linear transmission unit to impact a nail when the solenoid is activated by electricity, and the driving wheel returns to a disengagement position to disengage from the flywheel, thereby stopping driving the linear transmission unit when the solenoid is demagnetized. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032567 | Clutch Mechanism for Electrical Nail Gun - A clutch mechanism arranged in a housing of an electrical nail gun includes a sliding base, a driver driven by electricity, a swing base pivotally mounted on the housing, and an electric driver attached to the housing and being adjacent to an end side of the swing base. The sliding base is slidably disposed on an end of a free roller positioned in the housing, and the sliding base loads a spring and forms a hitting nail bar thereon. The driver has a motor and a flywheel driven by the motor, and the flywheel is configured to engage or disengage with/from the sliding base. The swing base is adjacent to the sliding base and the free roller and receives the driver therein. The electric driver has a rod member driven by electricity, and the rod member drives the swing base to swing to a first position where the flywheel meshes with the sliding base to thereby drive the sliding base to move downwards, and a second position where the flywheel disengages from the sliding base to thereby cause the sliding base to reposit. Thus, it is an advantage to improve service life and stability of the electrical nail gun. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032568 | BATTERY POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical stapler has a handle assembly including a stationary handle and a trigger. The stapler also has a drive assembly with a body having a working end and a cam member supported on the working end. The cam member is positioned to translate relative to the anvil to maintain the anvil in the closed position during firing of the stapler. The trigger is operatively connected to a power cell. The power cell is operably connected to a motor of the drive assembly. The manipulation of the trigger actuates the power cell such that the power cell powers the drive assembly to effect translation of the cam member relative to the anvil. The stapler also has a channel for supporting the staple cartridge and the motor of the drive assembly controls the actuation sled supported within the cartridge. The actuation sled urges the plurality of staples from the cartridge when the anvil is in the closed position and in cooperative alignment with the staple cartridge. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032569 | FRICTION WELDING METHOD AND PRODUCTS MADE USING THE SAME - A method including providing a first portion including one of an annular portion or a hub portion; rotating a second portion including the other of the hub portion or the annular portion; and pressing the second portion against the first portion such that friction between the hub portion and the annular portion causes a weld joint to be created; and wherein the annular portion may or may not include a frictional damping means, which may include an insert. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032570 | Compression bonding device and a mounting method - A compression bonding device has a dam member so that when a pressing head is pressed against an object to be pressed, the bonding part is surrounded by the dam member. Thus, even if the surface of the bonding part bulges by pressing, the bulging part is stopped by the dam member and the surface of the bonding part does not horizontally extend. As a result of the absence of horizontal extension of the bonding part, electric components of the object to be pressed are not subjected to a force that horizontally moves the electric components and the electric components are vertically pressed downward and connected to the terminals of the substrate. Thus, an electric device having high connection reliability is obtained. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032571 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR WELDING PARTICLE-MATRIX COMPOSITE BODIES - Methods and associated systems for welding a particle-matrix composite body to another body are disclosed. In some embodiments, a particle-matrix bit body may be welded to a metal coupler. In one embodiment, a heating torch may heat a first localized volume of the particle-matrix composite body to a temperature below the melting temperature of the matrix material of the particle-matrix composite body. A welding torch may simultaneously melt a second localized volume proximate the first localized volume to a temperature above the melting temperature of the matrix material of the particle-matrix composite body to weld the particle-matrix composite body to another body. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032572 | System, method, and apparatus for reactive foil brazing of rock bit components. Hardfacing and compacts - A reactive foil is used to join rock bit components such as leg sections, hardfacing, and cutter elements to the rolling cone earth-boring bit body. A small pulse of localized energy ignites the foil in a fraction of second to deliver the necessary amount of heat energy to reflow solder or braze and form a strong, true metallic joint. The reaction in the foil may be activated using optical, electrical, or thermal sources. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032573 | AMORPHOUS CAESIUM ALUMINUM FLUORIDE COMPLEX, ITS PRODUCTION AND USE - The present invention provides an amorphous caesium aluminium fluoride complex, a process for its production and the use of the complex as a flux, in particular for the soft soldering of aluminium. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032574 | Tray For The Transportation Of Products - The tray comprises a bottom ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032575 | CONTAINER AND BLANK FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A container ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032576 | CEREAL BOX SLEEVE - An article including a cereal box sleeve dimensioned to fit over a cereal box. The cereal box sleeve may include content thereon (e.g., advertising, educational or entertainment content). | 2009-02-05 |
20090032577 | System and Method for Cable Monitoring - Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for cable monitoring. One embodiment includes a method that creates a communication channel between two optical transceivers and exchanges data between the two optical transceivers to determine if a fiber optic cable is properly functioning. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032578 | Computer Generated Bookmarks for Scanning and Transmission to Platform Aggregator or Search Engine to Add Additional Information to Printed Material - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of conveying information related to a printed publication. A label having a readable code for attachment to or insertion into a printed publication is used. A reader adapted to read the code on the label or insert and to communicate the code to a computer or device including a microcomputer may be incorporated. An internet site or platform is adapted to receive the code from the computer or a device including a microcomputer and correlate the code to the information. The information related to the code can be displayed at the computer or device including a microcomputer. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032579 | Multiple Financial Institution Automated Teller Machine Apparatus, System And Method For Using Same - An apparatus, system and method for providing to a network of ATMs ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032580 | PROCESS OF AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING CASH COLLECTIONS DEPOSITS AND DEPOSIT TRACKING - A process of facilitating cash collection deposits and deposit tracking includes identifying by a retailer an amount of cash collected by that retailer, including respective amounts of currency by denomination of the collected cash, creating a deposit ticket containing at least a unique identification code associated therewith, depositing the created deposit ticket and the collected cash into a deposit bag, transporting the deposit bag to a cash processing facility, and counting at the cash processing facility the collected cash contained in the transported deposit bag to verify that the amount previously identified by the retailer corresponds to the counted amount. Particularly additional novel features include at least the following: the manner in which the retailer identifies the amount of collected cash; the manner in which the deposit bag may be scheduled for pickup; providing advance credit to the retailer for the cash deposits during various stages of cash handling/processing; and the particular manner of tracking the status of each of the deposit bags of a retailer's multiple stores. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032581 | STORED VALUE CARD TRANSACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A gift card processing system which includes a database storing interval information representing a required interval between transactions using the gift card. The database also stores data representing the maximum amount of each transaction. The gift card processing system is part of a network that includes POS terminals at merchant locations, where the gift card may be presented. A card ID is read from the card at a POS terminal and used to access the interval data and the maximum transaction amount data. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032582 | INFORMATION PROVIDING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PRODUCT - An information providing apparatus provides a menu to a portable terminal and, when an item is selected from the menu by the user of the portable terminal, provides detailed information about the item. The information providing apparatus has an IC-tag reader that corresponds to a menu item and performs short-distance wireless communication with the portable terminal held thereover. Upon receiving, from the portable terminal that has received input information, the input information via the IC-tag reader through short-distance wireless communication, the information providing apparatus performs a predetermined process corresponding to the menu item based on the input information and predetermined identification information. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032583 | SYSTEM FOR AUTHENTICATING ENCODED OBJECT - A system for authenticating an object is provided having means for sensing coded tags printed on the object which each encode an identity of the object, a signature fragment and a signature fragment identifier associated with the signature fragment, means for identifying a determined signature from the identity, signature fragment and signature fragment identifier encoded by at least one sensed coded tag, means for generating, using the determined signature and a key, a generated identity, means for comparing the identity encoded by the sensed coded tag with the generated identity, and means for authenticating the object using the results of the comparison. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032584 | DISPLAY DEVICE, DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM USING THE DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention has non-contact communication means ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032585 | ACCESS CONTROL GATE - An access control gate with a mechanical guidance forms one or more access lanes for patrons. First electronic means include a contactless access reader which is connected to a software controlled verification system to identify the access right of patrons, second means comprise two motor driven flaps which protrude from left and right of the lateral lane boundaries into the access lane thereby forming the closed gate threshold | 2009-02-05 |
20090032586 | ADVERTISING AND MARKETING METHOD AND DEVICE - The event souvenir bracelet and card comprises a bracelet and card displaying an identifying name or logo of an event inside a transparent package with an information packet containing information about the event. The card contains stored, retrievable data allowing it to function as a money card, such as a stored value card or gift card. In a second aspect of the inventions, a wearable bracelet contains a device allowing data to be transmitted to and from the bracelet. The data is stored on an RFID device allowing use of the bracelet as a wearable ticket, as an identification and location device, and as a gift card, credit/debit card or stored value card. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032587 | User identification system - A user identification system includes a portable terminal device for holding user information for receiving a designated service and a user information inspection device for inspecting the user information, wherein provisions are made to prevent any person other than the rightful holder of the portable terminal device from receiving the service by using the portable terminal device. The user information inspection device acquires biometric data from the bearer of the portable terminal device when a designated part of his body is held over the inspection device, and transmits the acquired biometric data via radio directly to the portable terminal device passing in proximity to it. The portable terminal device receives the biometric data, compares it with prestored biometric data, and transmits the prestored user information via radio to the user information inspection device only when a data match is confirmed. Based on the received user information, the user information inspection device permits use by the bearer of the portable terminal device. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032588 | SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT SYSTEM WITH CASH NOT AVAILABLE MODE - A self-service checkout system which continues operation when cash transaction options are not available. The self-service checkout system includes a cash dispenser, a display for displaying payment options, an input device for recording selection of payment options, including cash and non-cash transaction options, and a processor for disabling the cash transaction options when an amount of cash in the cash dispenser falls below a predetermined limit, but for otherwise continuing operation by allowing the non-cash transaction options. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032589 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO IMPROVE PRODUCT RECALLS - A method and system is provided to deter purchases of recalled products. An inventory control system is provided with an identification code corresponding to a recalled product. The identification code of the recalled product is identified when it is scanned or otherwise determined to be part of a sale at a retail establishment. The purchase of the recalled product corresponding to the identification code identified is automatically denied. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032590 | Location, orientation, product and color identification apparatus, system and method for the blind or visually impaired - A radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled assistive device, system and method for blind or visually impaired (B & VI) persons. A device typically includes at least partially within a hand-operated housing structure a RFID scanner capable of interrogating a surrounding environment of the presence of one or more RFID tags, a RFID decoder capable of converting a received RFID signal to an audio signal, and an audio output device configured to produce a user-audible output including information derived from a received RFID signal. Additionally and/or alternatively, a vehicle can be configured with an RFID scanner, decoder, and audio and/or visual output device to warn an operator of the vehicle of the proximity to a B & VI person possessing an RFID tag. Additionally, a handheld scanning device enabling B & VI persons to obtain information encoded at a barcode label and information related to the color of a scanned item, for example at the shelves of a store or other commercial or other environment. Such scanning device typically includes at least a barcode scanner, a color scanner, a microprocessor, and an audio output device. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032591 | ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An electronic voting system includes a vote security device (VSD), a user interface for presenting a ballot to a voter, and an audit trail printer operatively coupled to the VSD. The printer prints an audit trail ballot only in response to verifying encrypted and/or digitally signed messages received from the VSD that indicates the voter's ballot selections. The printer is structured to allow the voter to view but not access the audit trail ballot. The voter is able to accept or reject the audit trail ballot using the user interface. If the ballot is rejected, the VSD causes the printer to print a rejection indicator on the ballot, and if the voter accepts the ballot, the VSD causes the printer to print an acceptance indicator on the ballot. A digitally signed record of the voter's ballot selections is generated and stored. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032592 | SPHERICAL ENCODED BEADS - The present application discloses a composition comprising a plurality of spherical beads, wherein a radiofrequency chip operating at a frequency of in the range of 2.2-2.7 GHz is embedded within each of said beads and wherein essentially each of said beads is individually identifiable on the basis of radiofrequency identification. Alternatives utilizing a ultrasonic identification chip are also disclosed. The beads are preferably made of polymeric material and can for example be used for the synthesis of e.g. solid-phase chemical libraries. Preferred materials include some that minimise interference in biochemical assays (fouling). The invention also relates to batch and continuous methods of producing such compositions, including emulsion-polymerisation methods. In a further aspect, the present invention relates to an apparatus for analysing radiofrequency-encoded beads. Also provided are methods for detecting and/or analysing and/or sorting beads, as well as methods for processing beads once they have been analysed and/or sorted. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032593 | Smart card and smart card reader - A smart card ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032594 | PORTABLE OPTICAL CARD READERS - A device for reading optical data cards. This device includes a shuttle mounted on shuttle tracks within the device housing. The shuttle is configured to move back and forth on the shuttle tracks driven by the shuttle motor. A card loader allows optical data cards to be positioned onto the shuttle. A CD optical read head mounted on optical read head tracks and driven by a optical head motor reads modified to read a single track of optical card data reads the optical card. A controller receives data from the read head and controls the movement of the shuttle and the optical head. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032595 | ILLUMINATION LENS FOR OPTICAL CODE READER - An optical code reader of the imager type includes at least one light source and at least one illumination lens downstream of the at least one light source for projecting a predetermined illumination pattern. The at least one illumination lens comprises a first main face, wherein in a first direction, the first main face has a plurality of elementary regions, each of the elementary regions of the at least one illumination lens having a slope with respect to an optical axis of the reader that is individually calculated so that the elementary region deviates the light fraction coming from the at least one light source and incident thereon towards a specific elementary region of the illumination pattern. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032596 | METHOD FOR DECODING DATA - Disclosed is a method for decoding data that is encoded on a medium in a two-dimensional arrangement of code symbol marks ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032597 | READING APPARATUS HAVING PARTIAL FRAME OPERATING MODE - A method for decoding a decodable symbol using an optical reader having a 2D image sensor that is configured to operate in a partial frame capture operating mode. In a partial frame operating mode, the reader clocks out and captures at least one partial frame of image data having image data corresponding to less than all of the pixels of an image sensor pixel array. In one embodiment, the reader operating in a partial frame operating mode captures image data corresponding to a linear pattern of pixels of the image sensor, reads the image data, and attempts to decode for a decodable bar code symbol which may be represented in the image data. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032598 | METHOD FOR DIFFERENTIATING HOTKEYS AND COMPUTER APPARATUS THEREOF - A method for differentiating hotkeys includes setting a plurality of hotkeys to correspond to a designated scan code and to correspond to a plurality of different identification codes, respectively, wherein the designated scan code and one identification code corresponding to each hotkey are outputted and the identification code is stored when each of the plurality of hotkeys is pressed; and determining whether a pressed key is one of the plurality of hotkeys according to whether any one of the plurality of identification codes is stored. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032599 | SCANNER FOR SCANNING ITEMS MARKED WITH NEAR-INFRARED TAGS - A scanner for scanning items marked with near-infrared tags includes a laser configured to produce a narrowband near-infrared beam matched to a peak wavelength of near-infrared ink used to print the tags. A mirror assembly re-directs the beam. A deflecting arrangement receives the re-directed beam. A steering mirror steers the deflected beam. A scanning mirror directs the beam onto the tag to be scanned and a light collection system collects light reflected by the tags. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032600 | HANDHELD SCANNER FOR CODED SURFACES - A swipe scanner for scanning a graphic image printed on a surface. The surface has a position-coding pattern imposed with the graphic image. The swipe scanner comprises: (a) a first image sensor positioned for imaging portions of the surface during a swipe of the surface, each imaged portion containing part of the position-coding pattern; (b) a second image sensor for capturing, during the swipe, portions of the graphic image; and (c) a processor. The processor is configured for: determining absolute positions of the swipe scanner using the parts of the position-coding pattern; and (d) using the absolute positions to assemble the captured portions of the graphic image into a scanned graphic image. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032601 | INFORMATION ADVISOR CARD - An information card including a memory device for storing validity information of driver's licenses from more than one jurisdiction means for selectively accessing validity information for a selected jurisdiction, and means for displaying the accessed information. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032602 | THERMOBONDABLE POLYESTER FILM, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF IC CARDS OR IC TAGS WITH THE SAME, AND IC CARDS WITH IC TAGS - [Summary] [Problem] Provision of a thermoadhesive polyester film having improved thermal adhesiveness and ruggedness absorbability and sliding quality while maintaining environmental suitability (halogen-free), heat resistance, and chemical resistance as a plastic material that constitutes IC cards or IC tags. [Solving Means] A thermoadhesive polyester film wherein a thermoadhesive layer is laminated on one face or both faces of a biaxially stretched polyester film, the thermoadhesive layer having a thickness of 5 to 30 μm, consisting of a mixture of a non-crystalline polyester resin A having a glass transition temperature of 50 to 95° C. and a thermoplastic resin B incompatible therewith, the thermoplastic resin B being any of
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20090032603 | IC CARD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - An IC card formed by sandwiching a circuit board formed with an antenna pattern and an IC chip mounted on the circuit board with a plurality of card constituent sheets. Ferrite beads to absorb and remove noises (unnecessary radiation energy) input to and output from the IC chip are mounted on wiring sections interconnecting the antenna pattern and IC chip. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032604 | Energy saving integrated lighting and HVAC system - This invention integrates energy saving lighting with energy saving HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning). This system is termed by the inventor “ILAC” (Integrated Lighting and Air Conditioning). An ILAC system includes light fixtures mounted in a ceiling and, emitting lamp heat into a plenum and visible light into a room. A central computer controls both lighting and HVAC systems. In a COOL mode an HVAC unit cools the room through a supply air duct and return air duct and the lamp heat exits the plenum through an exhaust duct. In a HEAT mode the HVAC heats the room through the same supply air duct, a ceiling-to-plenum duct carries the heated room air into the plenum, and an HVAC return air duct carries room and plenum heat back into the HVAC unit that uses less power to heat the lamp-warmed return air. In a thermostat-controlled OFF mode, warm room air convects through the ceiling duct into the plenum and exhausts through a plenum exhaust duct along with lamp-heated plenum air. Optionally, plenum exhaust duct may include a radiator to transfer plenum heat to pre-heat water entering a remote hot water heater. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032605 | FAN COIL THERMOSTAT WITH ACTIVITY SENSING - Fan coil thermostats can provide energy savings by, for example, not unnecessarily heating and/or cooling an unoccupied room or other space. Fan coil systems employing such a fan coil thermostat may be more energy efficient. A fan coil system may include a fan coil that is configured for fluid communication with a source of heated fluid and/or a source of cooled fluid, a valve that controls fluid flow through the fan coil, a fan that blows air across the fan coil and a fan coil thermostat. The fan coil thermostat may include a controller that implements a control algorithm that may include an unoccupied temperature setting. The controller may be programmed to permit a user to enter a user-chosen temperature setting. In response, the controller may initiate a timer, and may automatically return to the unoccupied temperature setting once the timer has expired. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032606 | Inflatable Automative Traction Recovery Device - Disclosed is an inflatable cushion configured with a substantially flattened tubular shape such that in an inflated state the inflatable cushion is highly adaptable so as to readily conform to the terrain of the underlying surface on which it is deployed and to the footprint of the vehicle tire as the vehicle is driven across the device. During typical use the cushion is not fully inflated and operational inflation pressure is generally less than 10 PSI and preferably 5 PSI. For use the cushion is deployed such that the central axis of the tube is substantially parallel to the driving direction of the vehicle. The inflatable automotive traction recovery tool of the present invention simultaneously lifts the vehicle and provides a driving surface with sufficient pressure against the tire and underlying surface to allow the vehicle to drive on it. The inflatable automotive traction recovery tool of the present invention is able to negotiate a wide variety of obstacles such as, but not limited to, bridging over a ditch, providing a ramp to climb a steep step, providing traction on soft ground and low friction surfaces, and providing support when one or more wheels of the vehicle lose contact pressure with the ground. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032607 | Reinforced Railroad Tie - A track for a vehicle comprising at least one rail, a plurality of elongated ties supporting the rail, and a fastener for holding the rail to the ties is provided. At least one tie used in the track comprises a body formed at least partially of polymeric material, and an elongated reinforcement encapsulated within the body, the reinforcement having a top section having a top surface, a bottom section having a bottom surface, and a support section connecting the top section and the bottom section, the bottom section having a greater weight than the top section. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032608 | SNOWMAKING APPARATUS - A snowmaking apparatus having a housing having an inlet and an outlet through with fluid is propelled into which liquid droplets and ice crystals are injected to form artificial snow is disclosed. The liquid droplets and ice crystals are injected into the propelled fluid by a structure disposed within the housing proximate the outlet. The snowmaking apparatus also includes an outer ring system that injects additional liquid droplets into the propelled fluid at an inclined angle around the housing outlet. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032609 | Dispensing Nozzle Assembly - A dispensing nozzle assembly for dispensing a number of micro-ingredients into a fluid stream. The dispensing nozzle assembly may include a micro-ingredient mixing chamber, a number of micro-ingredient lines in communication with the micro-ingredient mixing chamber such that the micro-ingredients mix therein, and a mixed micro-ingredient exit such the mixed micro-ingredients are dispensed into the fluid stream. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032610 | Anti-Drip fluid delivery device - A power sprayer or spray device for use with a faucet. The spray device diminishes the tendency of water to emanate therefrom when not activated. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032611 | PUMPING MECHANISM FOR FOUNTAIN - A floating fountain includes multiple pumps that combine respective outputs into a mixing chamber that is configured to disperse fluid and more specifically water through an outlet port. The pumps may be similar in power rating and configuration and may be connected to the mixing chamber via one or more conduits. Fluid is forced under pressure through the outlet and past a diverter for dispersing the fluid in an ornate manner. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032612 | HIGH-FREQUENCY SPRAYING DEVICE - A high-frequency spray device is provided that is suitable for applying a coating fluid onto a substrate. The spray device can include an atomizing arrangement, a movable substrate holder, a gas supply, and one or more temperature control elements. The atomizing arrangement can include a resonance body which may have a trumpet-like shape and which can be excited to produce high-frequency vibrations that may provide a spray mist jet of the coating fluid. The spray device can further include a field arrangement capable of generating an electric and/or magnetic field in the region containing the substrate which may influence the deposition of the spray mist jet on the substrate. The spray device may also include a suction arrangement that can affect the shape of the spray jet mist and/or withdraw a portion of the spray jet mist. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032613 | COOLING DEVICE FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF A MUD PUMP LINER - A cooling device for interior and exterior surfaces of a mud pump liner, in which one end of the suction tube | 2009-02-05 |
20090032614 | Pop-up spraying devices with a flexible stem - Embodiments of the invention provide an irrigation pop-up with a flexible stem which may be a pulsating or conventional non-pulsating irrigation sprayer or sprinkler. The flexible stem enables an extended stem to be bent instead of being severed, as experienced by traditional irrigation systems, if impacted by an outside force. In one embodiment, the flexible stem contains a lower rigid segment and an upper rigid segment, each having a passageway extending from an inlet, through the segment, to an outlet. An elastic hollow member, such as a rubber tube, is coupled to and in fluid communication with the passageways of the lower and upper rigid segments. Therefore, a water flow path extends from the water inlet, through the passageway within the lower rigid segment, through the channel of the elastic hollow member, through the passageway within the upper rigid segment, and out through the nozzle, such as a sprayer or sprinkler. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032615 | ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING FLUID JETS INJECTED INTO A FLUID STREAM - In an air mixing arrangement wherein a primary fluid is introduced through an opening in a wall to be mixed with a secondary fluid flowing along the wall surface, the opening is airfoil shaped with its leading edge being orientated at an attack angle with respect to the secondary fluid flow stream so as to thereby enhance the penetration and dispersion of the primary fluid stream into the secondary fluid stream. The airfoil shaped opening is selectively positioned such that its angle of attack provides the desired lift to optimize the mixing of the two streams for the particular application. In one embodiment, a collar is provided around the opening to prevent the secondary fluid from contacting the surface of the wall during certain conditions of operation. Multiple openings maybe used such as the combination of a larger airfoil shaped opening with a smaller airfoil shaped opened positioned downstream thereof, or a round shaped opening placed upstream of an airfoil shaped opening. Pairs of openings and associated collars maybe placed in symmetric relationship so as to promote mixing in particular applications, and nozzles maybe placed on the inner side of wall to enhance the flow characteristics of the primary fluid. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032616 | Windshield Washer Device - In the case of a windshield washer device ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032617 | Spray Caps for Generating Spraying Sounds Having Enhanced Perceived Loudness - A spray cap for generating a spraying sound having enhanced perceived loudness, the spray cap having an acoustic structure provided around a nozzle to modify a spraying sound produced by spraying through the nozzle as a function of sound pressure level and frequency into a modified spraying sound having a sound spectrum in a sensitive part of the spectrum of human hearing. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032618 | POWER SPRAYER - A dispenser adapted to be coupled to a fluid container. The dispenser comprises a dispensing head, an energy source, and a fluid pathway. The dispensing head includes a fluid pump, a motor adapted to power the pump, a trigger adapted to control the motor, and a nozzle orifice in fluid communication with a discharge end of the pump. The fluid pathway has one portion in fluid communication with an intake end of the pump and another portion inside the container. In one embodiment, the fluid pump is a peristaltic pump. The present invention may further include a valve having a membrane for controlling flow through the valve, the membrane having open and closed positions; and an element urges the membrane to the closed position, and a vacuum pressure at one end of the valve may overcome the urging of the element, thereby moving the membrane to the open position. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032619 | CHECK VALVE - A check valve which includes a body adapted at one end to receive a liquid source and at the other end to engage with a spray nozzle and having a bore therethrough, an internal annular recess within the body, the upstream end of which body provides a valve seat, a valve assembly located in the recess and having a valve member having a generally curved end directed towards the seat and bias means to normally hold the member against the seat until the pressure at the inlet reaches a predetermined minimum. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032620 | METERING SERVOVALVE AND FUEL INJECTOR FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A metering servovalve for a fuel injector of an internal combustion engine has an electro-actuator and a fixed valve body, which defines a control chamber communicating with an inlet and with an outlet channel. The outlet channel has at least one calibrated restriction and exits through the lateral surface of an axial stem, on which a sleeve slides, in a substantially fluid-tight manner, to open/close the outlet channel and so vary the pressure in the control chamber. The outlet channel is closed by an end portion of the sleeve that is elastically deformable in a radially outward direction, under the thrust of the fuel pressure, to increase the diameter at which the seal against the valve body is formed, with respect to a non-deformed state, and to generate a radial unbalancing force on the sleeve upon opening when the outlet channel is closed. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032621 | METERING SERVOVALVE AND FUEL INJECTOR FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel injector and servovalve for an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, the fuel injector comprises a casing; a balanced metering servovalve in the casing that controls movement of an injection control rod along an axial cavity; said servovalve having; a valve body comprising a control chamber; an axial stem comprising a discharge channel having at least one radial segment that runs to a lateral surface of said axial stem; a calibrated inlet passage in communication with said control chamber; and an outlet passage in communication with said control chamber and the discharge channel; a sleeve having a shutter, said axial stem extending into said sleeve in a fluid tight manner and so that said sleeve that can axially slide along said axial stem between a closed position and an open position of said at least one radial segment, thereby controlling said movement of said injection control rod along said axial cavity; an electro-actuator having an armature that controls said axial sliding of said sleeve along said axial stem; an elastic member that exerts a force upon said armature that maintains said sleeve in said closed position, said electro-actuator being able to control said armature to overcome said force of said elastic member; and said armature being separate from said sleeve. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032622 | Fuel injector nozzle with flow restricting device - A fuel injector is provided having a needle valve element and a nozzle member with a central bore configured to slidingly receive the needle valve element. The fuel injector also has a spring configured to bias the needle valve element toward a closed position. In addition, the fuel injection assembly has a guide element configured to reduce a lateral movement of the needle valve element. The fuel injection assembly further has a fluid flow restricting device configured to restrict the flow of a fluid through the needle valve element and create a fluid pressure differential between the fluid upstream and downstream of the fluid flow restricting device. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032623 | Fuel Injector - The fuel injector includes an orifice plate being situated downstream from a valve-seat body having a fixed valve seat, the orifice plate having at least one outlet opening. Provided directly upstream from the outlet openings is an inflow opening having an annular inflow cavity. The valve-seat body covers the inflow cavity in such a way that the downstream outlet openings of the orifice plate are covered. A boundary surface of the valve-seat body lying opposite the orifice plate is designed such that, beginning at an exit opening, the height of the inflow opening decreases continuously in a first section up to the at least one outlet opening, while the height of the inflow opening in a second, radially outer section remains largely constant. The fuel injector is particularly suitable for use in fuel injection systems of the mixture-compressing internal combustion engines having external ignition. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032624 | MATERIAL SPREADER WITH INTEGRATED WETTING SYSTEM - A material spreader having a hopper for containing material and a liquid tank containing liquid adjacent the hopper. The liquid tank has a passage extending from the hopper through the tank with a discharge opening. An auger extends through the hopper and passage for conveying material to the outlet for delivery to a spinner for distributing the material. At least one nozzle is mounted in the passage for spraying liquid onto the material as it is being conveyed through the passage. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032625 | ELECTROSTATIC COATING DEVICE - An atomizer including an air motor and a rotary atomizing head, mounted in a front side of a housing member, while a high voltage generator applying a high voltage to paint through the air motor is mounted in a rear side of the housing member. A cover member is fitted on the housing member to cover an outer surface of the housing member. Opposite axial ends of the cover member are fitted on and attached to opposite axial ends of the housing member so as to leave an annular gap space between the cover member and the housing member. The annular gap space keeps almost entire radially confront areas of the cover member and the housing member, preventing high voltage electrostatic charges on the outer surfaces of the cover member from leaking through the housing member. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032626 | PLASTIC RECLAIM SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided for separating materials, such as fluff and plastic found in disposable diapers. A separator unit is provided having an inlet for receiving the materials, means for separating the materials, and multiple outlets for each of the respective materials. In one aspect, the system is substantially pneumatic, and air is used to separate the materials. In some aspects, a shredder is provided for shredding the materials prior to separating, and balers are provided for baling each of the respective materials. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032627 | Spice Grinder - A spice grinder appliance | 2009-02-05 |
20090032628 | Method and device for manufacturing dispersed mineral products - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing dispersed mineral products by grinding the mineral raw material, sizing the same in a flow classifier, sorting the same in dispersion in air, and eliminating the dispersion air. Also disclosed are devices and installations for carrying out said method. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032629 | SHREDDING MACHINE - A shredding machine for domestic or office use having a feed passage | 2009-02-05 |
20090032630 | Method and a Device for Controlling the Alignment Between Refining Surfaces - Methods and apparatus controlling the alignment between refining surfaces of opposite refining discs are disclosed which are relatively rotatable and which are incorporated in a refiner for disintegrating and refining lignocellulose-containing material in a refining gap between the refining surfaces. The disclosed method includes positioning at least three sensors at least three measurement positions, measuring the vibrations at each of the measurement positions during refiner operation, and comparing each of the measured vibrations at each of the measurement positions with each other. The apparatus disclosed includes at least three sensors disposed in at least three predetermined measurement positions, each of the sensors comprising a vibration sensor disposed on a refining disc for measuring the vibrations at the measurement positions whereby measuring can take place during operation of the refiner and a comparator for comparing the measurements of the measurement positions to provide a comparison therebetween. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032631 | Spinning Reel - An improved spinning reel of the type has a body, a rotor and line pick-up rotatably mounted on the body, a shaft mounted for reciprocating movement with respect to the body and rotor, a spool rotatably mounted on the shaft, a drag assembly permitting adjustably controlled rotation of the spool with respect to the shaft to release line at an adjusted drag force, and a handle drive mounted on the body for rotating the rotor and reciprocating the shaft. The handle arm has a base arm and a distal arm adjustably secured together for selecting an effective handle length and radius of rotation of the handle knob. The handle knob defines a channel, and a plurality of ganged O-rings deployed in the channel to provide the grip surface of the knob, and may be oval. The drag assembly has two drag washers deployed on drag washer surfaces defined on opposite sides of a spool cross wall, a first clutch plate keyed to the shaft and operating on one of the drag washers, a second clutch plate keyed to the shaft and acting on the other of the drag washers, and at least one spring adjustably compressed to apply spring force biasing on the second clutch plate, the drag washers and spool cross wall against the first clutch plate. The drag adjustment knob is mounted adjacent to and has a laarge diameter than an outer spool end wall so that drag adjustment can be made from the handle area. The lip of the drag adjustment knob and the periphery of the spool wall define a gap therebetween, and the drag adjustment knob defines a plurality of openings establishing air communication to the gap. A line roller is rotatably mounted on the mounting stud by a roller bearing, and the line roller is secured on the mounting stud by at least one O-ring captured between the roller bearing and a flange of the line roller. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032632 | REEL STRUCTURE - An improved reel is described. The reel includes two cords or wires, one of which is reeled in or out concurrently as the other is drawn out. Additionally, the length of cords or wires is adjusted to a desired level in multiple stages, and the cords or wires of such reel are collected smoothly and quickly. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032633 | MECHANISM FOR PREVENTING A WINDING SLACK OF A ROLL PAPER - A roll paper is received in a receiving area so as to have a horizontal rolling axis. In the vicinity of a lowest part of the receiving area, an inclined surface faces the receiving area. At a position being lower than the inclined surface, a rotation making member is placed to face the receiving area. In such arrangement, the inclined surface makes the roll paper be slid towards the lowest part of the receiving area when the inclined surface receives the roll paper that is out of the receiving area. In response to movement of the roll paper towards the lowest part of the receiving area, the rotation making member rotates the roll paper around the horizontal rolling axis towards a winding direction of the roll paper. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032634 | Apparatus for Winding and Unwinding Rolled Strip - The invention relates to an apparatus for winding and unwinding rolled strip (WB) discharging from a mill train (WS), in which apparatus the rolled strip (WB) discharging from the mill train (WS) is introduced by a set of bending rolls (BR) into a winding chamber (WK) having a rotationally driven roller pair (RP) and is wound into a coil (WB), and the coil is then put onto a roller table (GR) and unwound from these rollers with the direction of rotation being reversed and the start of the strip is fed to a driver device (RT). The apparatus is improved by a supporting slide (TS) which can be pushed into the winding chamber (WK) and in whose side walls a pivoted lever (SH) is mounted, the free end of which carries a pressure roller (AR) which can be put onto the rolled strip coil and pushes the latter out of the winding chamber (WK) onto the adjoining roller table (GR). | 2009-02-05 |
20090032635 | Uncoiler Apparatus and Method for Uncoiling Wound Sheet Metal Webs - An uncoiler apparatus is provided for the facilitated handling and paying out of successive ones of a plurality of horizontally stacked mult coils of wound sheet metal web. The uncoiler apparatus includes a vertically and laterally movable spindle, which has an expandable mandrel for gripping and supporting the mult coil being unwound. The uncoiler further includes a deck for supporting the mult coils that are awaiting uncoiling and an apparatus for laterally displacing the mult coils in successive fashion to a position where they are successively gripped and supported by the spindle. A method for uncoiling a mult coil is also provided. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032636 | Dispenser of Sheets of Material for Household Cleaning and/or Personal Hygiene - The present invention relates to a dispenser ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032637 | PRINTER - A printer including a lower frame on which roll paper is loaded, a cutter section mounted above the lower frame for cutting the roll paper on which printing is made, and a cover that allows a front of the lower frame to be opened and closed is provided. A slope portion for causing paper dust or a slip of paper, which falls from the cutter section, to slip down toward the front of the lower frame is provided at a portion of the lower frame below the cutter section. The cover is provided with a pocket portion for receiving the paper dust or the slip of paper slipping down on the slope, and the pocket portion is adjacent to the lowest portion of the slope portion when the cover is closed. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032638 | NOVEL HELICOPTER - This invention discloses a helicopter that can directly propel rotors into the hovering state with drive, comprising a fuselage ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032639 | AIRCRAFT WING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING AN ENGINE ATTACHMENT PYLON DEFINING, IN THE FORWARD REGION, A LATERAL AIRFLOW CHANNEL - An aircraft wing arrangement including a wing and at least one strut for attaching the aircraft engine suspended under the wing and including a front zone situated projecting towards the front with respect to a leading edge of the wing. The front zone includes a lateral projection delimiting a lateral air flow channel while being projected towards a proximal end of the wing. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032640 | SELF SUPPORTING CELLULAR THERMAL ACOUSTIC INSULATION - In one embodiment, a device includes first and second frame members, and a foam insulation member having first and second ends. At least one of the first and second ends is disposed at an angle greater than 0 degrees relative to a vertical plane. The first and second ends of the foam insulation member extend between the first and second frame members in compression. The foam insulation member is fixedly held in place between the first and second frame members due to a friction fit resulting from the foam insulation member being disposed between the first and second frame members in compression. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032641 | Cargo receiving arrangement for an aircraft hold - A cargo receiving arrangement for an aircraft hold with a cargo receiving area provided therein with at least one folding loading bridge ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032642 | MODULE FOR PLACEMENT IN A PASSENGER CABIN OF A MEANS OF TRANSPORT, MORE PARTICULARLY AN AIRPLANE | 2009-02-05 |
20090032643 | ENVIRONMENTALLY STABLE HYBRID FABRIC SYSTEM FOR EXTERIOR PROTECTION OF AN AIRCRAFT - A method of forming an exterior surface protective structure ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032644 | Apparatus for Deicing a Surface of an Aircraft - An apparatus for deicing a surface of an aircraft includes a pair of adjacent movable surface elements that lie in a common plane and cover a portion of an aircraft. The pair of surface elements are connected to a reciprocating actuator through a bell crank for reciprocal movement and in opposite directions to one another. The apparatus also includes a tie bar at one end of the surface elements for maintaining the surface elements in a parallel relationship. In a second embodiment of the invention, the apparatus includes a pair of coaxial, coplanar circular disc and a reciprocating actuator for rotating the disc in opposite directions relative to one another. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032645 | AERIAL REFUELING SYSTEM - A method for operating an aircraft refueling system, where the aircraft refueling system has a computer system, a plurality of fuel tanks containing a fuel, a plurality of fuel pumps, a plurality of motor operated valves, and at least one refueling connection. The method may involve using the computer system to signal at least one of the motor operated valves to open; initiating a flow of the fuel to the at least one of the refueling connections using at least one of the pumps; sensing a flow condition of the fuel; signaling the flow condition to the computer system; and varying an operating quantity of the pumps in response to the flow condition. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032646 | PARACHUTE CANOPY PACKING SLEEVE AND METHOD OF USE - A parachute packing system for facilitating insertion of a parachute canopy into a deployment receptacle or parachute receptacle includes an adjustable spring-like cylindrical sleeve that conforms to a “C”-shaped cross section, the sleeve member having rounded edges to prevent snagging of parachute material, and a gap defining a line passage slot within the cylindrical sleeve for passage of parachute suspension lines and bridle, and a pair of opposing deployment receptacle attachment points or knobs affixed to the outer surface of the cylindrical sleeve. Preferably, at least one of the receptacle attachment points or knobs engages a slotted track for sliding adjustment thereof, and a mechanism for reversibly locking the receptacle attachment point or knob within the slotted track. Optionally, the cylindrical sleeve includes an integral mat attachment hook, which runs across the bottom of the sleeve opening, for attachment to a packing mat made of non-slip rubberized material. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032647 | PROTECTIVE SHIELD ASSEMBLY FOR SPACE OPTICS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A protective shield assembly capable of being deployed from a launch vehicle is provided, and methods for assembling and deploying the protective shield assembly are also provided. The protective shield assembly includes a shroud, and a flexible sheet of material within the shroud. The flexible sheet of material is capable of substantially conforming to a contour of at least a portion of the launch vehicle to provide a protective barrier. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032648 | LONG ENDURANCE AIRCRAFT - A long endurance powered aircraft includes a fuselage, a propeller coupled to the fuselage, a wing coupled to the fuselage, and an energy storage system disposed within the fuselage. The wing includes an adjustable surface area including solar cells configured to collect incident solar energy and convert the collected incident solar energy to electrical energy for powering the aircraft during daylight flight. The energy storage system is configured to convert excess electrical energy converted from collected incident solar energy to chemical energy, store the chemical energy, and convert the stored chemical energy to electrical energy for powering the aircraft during night flight. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032649 | UMBILICAL-MEMBER PROCESSING STRUCTURE FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOT - An umbilical-member processing structure for an industrial robot which includes a forearm having a tool managing and relaying device and a wrist with proximal end rotatably connected to the forearm and having a work tool mounted on the distal end thereof, with an umbilical-member connected to the work tool being disposed to run along the wrist via the tool managing and relaying device: wherein the forearm has a first reduction gear which reduces the rotational speed of a driving source to drive the forearm in rotation; the first reduction gear having a first insertion hole for passing the umbilical-member therein; and wherein the wrist comprises a first wrist element having a through-path in communication with the first insertion hole and rotatably connected to the forearm, and a second wrist element having a second insertion hole in communication with the through-path and rotatably connected to the first wrist element; and wherein a conduit for passing the umbilical-member from one end to the other end is provided in the first insertion hole of the forearm, in the through-path of the first wrist element, and in the second insertion hole of the second wrist element; and wherein, with one end of the conduit being inserted in the first insertion hole so as to permit movement in an axial direction and in a direction of outer circumference of the conduit, the other end of the conduit is held on the second wrist element in cantilever fashion by a conduit holding member so as to restrict movement of the conduit in the axial direction thereof. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032650 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FIXING A REACTOR METERING PIPE - A reactor metering pipe fixing device fixes a reactor metering pipe disposed in a reactor to a cylindrical outer surface of a jet pump diffuser and reduces stress that may be induced in a weld zone in the reactor metering pipe. An outer holding member | 2009-02-05 |
20090032651 | Hinge for Cable Trough Cover - A cover for a cable trough system includes a main body that defines a planar surface with a first end and a second end, and a first hinge arrangement at the first end of the main body. The first hinge arrangement includes a planar member that extends from the first end, the planar member including a planar detent, an intermediate member that extends from the planar member, the intermediate member including a first arm with a first intermediate detent and a second arm with a second intermediate detent, and a distal member that extends from a distal end of the planar member, the distal member including a distal detent. The planar member, the intermediate member, and the distal member together define a space sized to receive a portion of a wall of a trough member. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032652 | SYSTEM FOR MOVING AND STORING A CONDUIT FOR SUPPLYING AIR TO AN AIRCRAFT - A system for supporting a hose configured to deliver preconditioned air from a source to an aircraft is disclosed. The system includes a base support and a stationary bearing assembly connected to the base support proximate a first end of the stationary bearing assembly. The stationary bearing assembly is configured to engage the hose to support the hose. The system also includes a frame assembly connected to the stationary bearing assembly proximate a second end of the stationary bearing assembly. The frame assembly has a support extending away from the frame assembly that is configured to engage the hose. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032653 | Trash bag holder and transporter - The present invention is a bag holder/transport apparatus for use with plastic trash bags either outdoors or indoors. A rim system is provided with a frame, a foot peg for pushing the end of the rim/frame into the ground and a wheelbase. The present apparatus can be used to fill, and wheel a filled bag to a disposal point after filling. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032654 | Height Adjustment Device Adapted in a Projection Apparatus and Projection Apparatus Comprising the Height Adjustment Device - The present invention is related to a height adjustment device adapted in the projection apparatus and projection apparatus comprising the height adjustment device. The projection apparatus has a body and a height adjustment device. The height adjustment device comprises at least one connecting element, a rotary plate, and a screw. The connecting element is connected to the body. The rotary plate meshes with the connecting device for relative rotation, and a threaded hole is formed at the center of the rotary plate. The screw is inserted through the threaded hole to enable the rotary plate to make a linear up-down movement along the axis of the screw when the rotary plate rotates around the screw. Thus, the height adjustment device of the present invention enables a height adjustment without requiring strenuous effort and damaging the projection apparatus. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032655 | Furniture leg sock - A furniture leg protective sock is used to prevent the furniture leg from scraping or marring a floor. The sock is knitted on a narrow circular knitting machine. The sock is further made of an elastic material. The top of the protective sock is doubled back upon itself and is secured by stitching. The bottom of the furniture leg sock is closed by an overcast stitching. The inside surface of the sock is provided with a friction material to enhance a friction between the inside surface of the sock and the furniture leg. The furniture leg sock is stretchable to accommodate differently sized furniture legs. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032656 | Actuator with a safety cover - A motorized actuator has a link that extends and retracts based on the control signal. An enclosure member substantially wraps around the link with a sensor between the link and the enclosure member. The enclosure member is suspended relative to the link so that when the enclosure member is touched by a foreign object, the sensor is activated that stops the motorized actuator from moving the first link. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032657 | Drink cup holder mount - A drink cup holder mount includes a drink cup holder unit having a fixing rod sideward extended from a peripheral wall thereof; a mounting unit having two through holes correspondingly formed thereon; a fastening element; and at least one packing pad for inserting in the mounting unit. The fixing rod may be extended through the two through holes on the mounting unit to engage with the fastening element, so that the mounting unit is held to the fixing rod between the drink cup holder unit and the fastening element and could be pivotally turned about the fixing rod to any desired direction. Therefore, the drink cup holder mount could be connected to a bar-shaped member extended in any direction and provides more flexibility in use. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032658 | Wall hook - A wall hook includes an inserting head defining a rotational axis, and a levering handle. The inserting head has a front penetrating tip adapted for rotatably inserting into a wall surface of the wall and a rear fulcrum end rearwardly extended from the penetrating tip along the rotational axis. The levering handle has a transverse arm integrally and transversely extended from the fulcrum end of the inserting head to substantially prolong a torque distance along the transverse arm with respect to the rotational axis, and a controlling arm integrally extended from the transverse arm in such a manner that when the levering handle is rotated, the inserting head is driven to rotate for rotatably penetrating into the wall so as to minimize a torque required to directly apply at the inserting head. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032659 | Curtain Rods and Brackets - Apparatus for hanging curtains from wall brackets includes a hollow cylindrical rod with a longitudinal slot in its wall through which an interior clamping member for each wall bracket may be inserted. The clamping member is secured to a respective bracket by one or more screws which extend from outside of the rod to the clamping member captured within the rod. C-shaped rings mounted on the rod have openings to allow passage of the rings along the rod without coming into contact with the brackets. Each ring has a downward extending projection, e.g., a tab, which can be apertured to receive a hook, clip or other fastener attached to the curtains. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032660 | Electronic Device or Power Strip with Active Clamping - Active clamping of an electronic device such as a power strip to the edge of a desk, table, or board featuring at least one force-redirecting mechanism comprising one, two, four, or more moving parts and biasing mechanisms that bias the moving parts into contact with the edge, such that a frictional force increases a clamping force to resist removal of the device from the edge. Different embodiments feature a roller, a ramp, and springs, or cams and springs. One or two arms may project from a housing of the device, which may define or form a void configured to engage the edge, and one of the arms may have a pivot mount and a release mechanism, or a rotatable knob and clamp may be provided. Various embodiments feature a housing containing electronic components such as surge suppression components, power receptacles, a cord, a status indicator, pins, and elastomeric surfaces. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032661 | Assembly for attaching a securing line to a roof beam structure - An assembly for attaching a securing line to a roof structure beam covered with a panel has a bracket, an attachment member, and a fastener. The attachment member has a hook on the second end thereof which is inserted through a panel aperture in the panel and hooked around the beam supporting the panel in abutment therewith. The first end of the attachment member extends outwardly through the panel aperture when the hook is hooked around the beam in abutment therewith and is extended through a member aperture of the bracket. The fastener is then fastened to the first end of the attachment member in abutment with the bracket and with the bracket abutting the panel, thus securely attaching the bracket to the panel and beam. The secure line, connected to the bracket, is thus secured to the panel. An optional reinforcing block is used for attaching the assembly to corrugated roof panels. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032662 | TRAY SYSTEM FOR STEPLADDERS OR THE LIKE, AND METHOD THEREFORE - A portable table or shelf support surface formed for ready engagement to the upper portion of a stepladder or the like. The support surface has an opening formed therethrough for receiving the upper portion of the stepladder. A receiver is formed at the opening, with walls emanating from the underside at an angle commensurate with the angle of the exterior edges of the front and rear stiles forming the open stepladder, so as to directly engage and receive support from said stiles. A spreader bar is provided to engage the upper portion of the stiles or the underside of the top step of the ladder, and apply pressure via first and second threaded members to the upper portion of the surface mounted about the ladder, the threaded members having foot pads formed to apply downward pressure so as to anchor and stabilize the support surface. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032663 | Sucker Assembly - A sucker assembly is provided, including a suction unit and a decorative unit. The decorative unit is engaged to, but not fixed, the central area of the bottom of the suction unit. The decorative unit can be rotated to detached-and-reattached for adjusting the orientation of decorative unit with respect to suction unit. The bottom surface of decorative unit includes a decorative pattern, which can be displayed to cover the bottom of the suction unit when the sucker is attached to a transparent and smooth surface. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032664 | SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR DISPLAY APPARATUS AND DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A supporting device for a display apparatus having a simplified configuration and an ease in manufacture with reduced manufacturing costs, and a display apparatus having the same. The supporting device includes a first supporting member coupled to a body of the display apparatus and defining therein a bore having an opened bottom, a second supporting member having a connecting portion to be inserted into the bore, an outer surface of the connecting portion being configured to correspond to the bore, a base to support the second supporting member, a connecting shaft to rotatably connect the first supporting member with the connecting portion and having both ends fixed to the first supporting member, and a friction structure provided between an outer surface of the connecting shaft and the connecting portion. | 2009-02-05 |