07th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120036707 | COMPONENT CARRIER - A component carrier is described for fastening a component on a mounting wall having a through-opening, including a receptacle device for the component, an installation device for establishing a fixation of the component carrier on the mounting wall, and a retaining device for the pre-fixation of the component carrier in the through-opening. The retaining device includes a pin structure and a rib structure extending along the pin structure, the pin structure and rib structure forming a fixation area, using which the retaining device is fixable in the through-opening. Furthermore, the retaining device includes a securing structure situated on the free end of the pin structure opposite to the rib structure, which prevents the retaining device from being pulled out of the through-opening. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036708 | CRIMPING TOOL - A crimping tool for crimping a coaxial cable with a cable-end connector is disclosed to include a tool body, a lever pivoted to the tool body, and a linking mechanism having a link axially slidably coupled to the tool body inside the accommodation chamber and movable by the lever, a locating block located on one end of the link opposite to the lever and a working device consisting of a shank, a connection member, an expanded working head, a sliding socket and a spring member and connected to the locating block for crimping a coaxial cable with a cable-end connector of any of a variety of different sizes accurately and rapidly with less effort. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036709 | Connectors removal pliers - A pair of connector removal pliers includes a first arm and a second arm which is pivotably connected to the first arm by a pin. A positioning member and a pressing member are respectively connected to the first and second arms. The positioning member has a rough surface and the pressing member has a protrusion extending therefrom which extends toward the positioning member. By operating two handles of the first and second arms to position one of two connectors between the positioning member and the pressing member, the technician can easily pull the other connector to separate the two connectors. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036710 | OVERMOLDED ELECTRONIC MODULE WITH AN INTEGRATED ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELD USING SMT SHIELD WALL COMPONENTS - An electronic module with an integrated electromagnetic shield using surface mount shield wall components has been disclosed. Each surface mount shield wall component provides side shielding of the circuitry within the overmolded electronic module and provides an exposed conductive shield wall section to which a top conductive shield can be applied. By including the shield structure as part of the overmolded electronic module, the need for a separate shield and separate process steps for installing the separate shield can be eliminated. Each surface mount shield wall component comprises a non-conductive portion that provides stability during a reflow soldering process, but at least a sacrificial portion of the non-conductive portion can be removed to reduce the amount of area occupied by the overmoldable shield structure. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036711 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MOUNTING COMPONENT - An apparatus and method of mounting components are provided. The apparatus for mounting components includes: a component supplying unit which supplies the components so that the components move in at least one line; and a plurality of suction nozzles disposed to approach to or retreat from the components, wherein intervals between the plurality of suction nozzles are changeable so that the suction nozzles correspond to positions of the components. The method of mounting components includes: disposing a plurality of suction nozzles corresponding to the positions of the components; picking up the components by using the suction nozzles adjusting intervals between the suction nozzles; moving the suction nozzles to an upper side of a substrate, on which the components are to be mounted; and putting the components down on the substrate. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036712 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE POWER SOURCE FOR A GRAPHICS CARD - A method and apparatus for providing an alternative power source for a graphics card are disclosed. Specifically, one embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method, which includes the steps of laying a set of gold fingers on a printed circuit board according to an industrial standard bus interface, positioning a wire in a middle layer of the printed circuit board, attaching a first end of the wire to a specific gold finger, and attaching the alternative power source to a second end of the wire, wherein the second end of the wire is an electroplated contact protruded external to the printed circuit board. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036713 | TERMINAL INSERTION APPARATUS - The present invention is to provide a terminal insertion apparatus and method to insert a terminal into a terminal receiving chamber without hitting an inner surface of the terminal receiving chamber. A terminal insertion apparatus includes a housing holder unit, an insertion unit, and a control device. The housing holder unit holds a connector housing and is movable in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction. The insertion unit inserts a terminal attached with an electrical wire into a terminal receiving chamber of the connector housing. The control device controls a move unit support portion to reciprocate a housing holder by a move distance after an end portion of the terminal is inserted into the terminal receiving chamber so that the terminal can be inserted without hitting an inner surface of the terminal receiving chamber. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036714 | Electrical Contact Assembly and Method of Manufacture - An electrical contact assembly has a plurality of formed elongate closed seam tubular elements attached to a carrier with each of the elongate tubular elements attached to the carrier via a tab. Scored creases are formed in the tabs for separating the elongate tubular elements from the assembly and scored creases are formed in the carrier for defining carrier strips. The carrier strip had a plurality of grouped elongate tubular elements. The electrical contact assembly is placed in a crimping die where at least one or more wires are inserting into selected elongate tubular elements. Pressure is applied to least one or more of the selected elongate tubular elements to produce bulk material deformation along a substantial portion of the elongate tubular elements to crimp the elongate tubular elements to the wires as electrical contacts. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036715 | REPAIR METHOD FOR CORRODED ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD - A method is provided for repairing a cylinder head having corrosion and erosion of the gasket sealing surface around the coolant inlet. The engine is disassembled and the corroded material is machined to a selected depth and width creating a pocket having a bottom wall surface and an annular side wall surface surrounding the coolant inlet port. An annular insert is provided having an annular outer side wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a central opening. The insert has a thickness greater than the depth of the machined pocket. An adhesive is applied the insert is pressed into the pocket. After curing of the adhesive, the top wall of the insert is machined to a dimension flush with the sealing surface of the head thereby creating a proper sealing surface for the subsequent seating of a replacement gasket. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036716 | AERODYNAMIC DEVICE FOR THRUST REVERSER CASCADES - A method and aerodynamic device for modifying at least one vane of a cascade thrust reverser. One or more of the aerodynamic devices may be formed and attached to forward-facing surfaces of vanes of the thrust reverser. The aerodynamic device may include a first side shaped to rest flush against at least a portion of the forward-facing surface of the vane, a second side opposite of the first side, a ledge portion protruding from the first side and configured to rest flush against a blunt leading edge of the vane, a rounded first end portion extending from the ledge portion to the second side of the aerodynamic device, and a second end opposite of the first end portion at which the first side and the second side converge. The aerodynamic device changes the size and contour of airflow channels between the vanes, increase the efficiency of the thrust reverser. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036717 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE GROUND MOUNT - A collapsible photovoltaic module mounting assembly framework for mounting a plurality of photovoltaic modules thereon, comprising a plurality of module support rails each configured to be attached to a portion of a photovoltaic module and a plurality of supporting beams. A first of the supporting beams is positioned under, and pivotally connected to, a first portion of the rails and a second of the supporting beams is positioned under, and pivotally connected to, a second portion of the rails. The supporting beams can be moved to a relative position adjacent to each other by moving the rails from a first orientation substantially perpendicular to the supporting beams to a second orientation substantially oblique to the supporting beams. Further, each supporting beam has a plurality of openings through which a hardware connector can be passed to connect the supporting beam to a support structure. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036718 | METHOD OF EXPANDING CORRUGATED TUBE AND MANUFACTURING A HEAT EXCHANGER WITH EXPANSION TUBE - A method of manufacturing a heat exchanger coil, the method comprising the steps of reconfiguring the cross-sectional shape of an elongate tube from a substantially round cross-sectional shape having a first outer circumference to a reduced or corrugated cross-sectional shape having a second outer circumference which is less than the first outer circumference, forming a plurality of u-shaped hairpin tubes from the elongate tube, the u-shaped hairpin tubes each having a pair of parallel legs, inserting each of the parallel legs of the hairpin tube through a predetermined opening in at least one fin plate, attaching a plurality of return bends to the u-shaped hairpin tubes to form a predetermined circuitry and then incrementally applying fluid pressure from a fluid pressure source to an internal channel of the circuitry to incrementally expand the circuitry to form a tight heat transfer bond between the circuitry and at least one wall of the predetermined opening. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036719 | Torque Overcorrection Model - A custom orthodontic appliance comprised of brackets to be positioned on a patient's teeth, and an archwire, is customized to provide a desired torque to a tooth by selecting an angle for the slot of at least one bracket so as to provide a torque interaction between that bracket slot and the archwire. The torque interaction is computed to compensate for tooth tilt resulting from misalignment of the force vector applied by the archwire with the tooth center of resistance. The torque interaction is computed at the desired final position of the teeth, and may be computed to provide for an applied torque even where the tooth is positioned in the desired final tooth position to compensate for force diminution. Material properties of the archwire and the relative archwire slot geometry are evaluated to determine an archwire/slot angular offset in which torque is applied to the bracket. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036720 | SLITTER WITH MECHANICAL HOLDING FINGER - A slitter for slitting a guide catheter is assembled from a handle, a blade assembly coupled to the handle, and a holding mechanism coupled to the handle. The blade assembly includes a shroud for receiving an elongated body of a medical device and a slitting blade having an exposed cutting edge to slit the guide catheter. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036721 | Two-Piece Hand Tool - A tool such as a knife or other hand tool has only two pieces, a handle and a blade or other implement. The blade is movable from a fully retracted position to an extended position and the blade may be locked in both the retracted and extended positions. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036722 | Hand-Held Power Tool - In a hand-held power tool with a drive motor and a clutch connected to the drive motor and having an output part, the drive pinion is fixedly connected to the output part of the clutch so as to be driven by the drive motor for driving a tool. The drive pinion has a first individual part and a second individual part that are fixedly connected to each other. The first individual part has a toothing and the second individual part is connected to the output part of the clutch. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036723 | Axe - An axe comprising a blade ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120036724 | INTERLOCKING CUTLERY AND RELATED METHODS - A utensil that includes a functional end and a handle associated with the functional end. The handle includes a longitudinal axis, a first surface, and a second surface. The first surface includes at least one protrusion configured to separably couple the utensil to a second utensil. The second surface is configured to receive at least a portion of a third utensil. The at least one protrusion is configured such that the utensil and the second utensil are configured to be at least one of coupled and decoupled with respect to one another via relative movement in a plane parallel to a reference plane that intersects a plane extending between the first and second surfaces. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036725 | KICKBACK DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - In various embodiments, a cutting tool such as a chainsaw may include a cutting member that is movable by an engine, one or more sensors configured to detect one or more of acceleration in a direction parallel to one or more axes of the cutting tool and rotational velocity about one or more axes of the cutting tool, and a microprocessor configured to cause movement of the cutting member to stop in response to receiving one or more signals from the one or more sensors. In various embodiments, a method may include receiving, by a microprocessor of a chainsaw, a signal from a gyroscope configured to detect rotational velocity about one or more axes of the cutting tool, and actuating, by the microprocessor, a braking system of the chainsaw to stop movement of a cutting chain around a perimeter of a guide bar in response to the signal. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036726 | Folding Rule Having a Lighting Element - An inch rule for reading off distances has at least one lighting element that is adapted to lights up the surroundings. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036727 | LASER-TRANSPARENT TAPE MEASURE - A tape measure having an integral pencil sharpener specifically for square contractor pencils, and a retractable tape formed with opposing indexed metal edges flanking a central elongate transparent or translucent window for allowing a laser beam to shine centrally through. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036728 | DISPENSING VESSEL FOR CLOTHES DRYER - A dispensing vessel for introducing moisture to a clothes drying environment includes a core and a cover substantially surrounding the core. The core is comprised of a sponge-like material for retaining a moistening substance within the core, and the cover has at least one opening extending through to the core for permitting the release of moisture to the clothes drying environment. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036729 | TUMBLE DRYER - A tumble dryer includes a housing, which has an enclosable drying chamber, a heater mounted in the enclosable drying chamber, a gate for closing/opening the enclosable drying chamber and a tumbler rotatably mounted in the drying chamber, an intake pipeline equipped with an intake control valve for guiding outside air into the drying chamber, an exhaust pipeline equipped with an exhaust control valve for guiding air out of the drying chamber to the atmosphere, an air-suction pipeline equipped with a pipeline control valve and having a pump installed therein for pumping air out of the drying chamber to the atmosphere. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036730 | INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY DRIER WITH FILTER CLEANING DEVICE - The industrial tumble dryer comprises a casing ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120036731 | MEANS FOR DRYING OF A PARTICULATE MATERIAL WITH A GAS - A device to bring a gas into contact with a particulate solid bulk material, comprising a first and a second tubular, radially gas-permeable element ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120036732 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AT LEAST PARTIALLY CONVERTING FILMS TO SILICON OXIDE AND/OR IMPROVING FILM QUALITY USING ULTRAVIOLET CURING IN STEAM AND DENSIFICATION OF FILMS USING UV CURING IN AMMONIA - Systems and methods for processing a substrate include supplying steam in a chamber, arranging a substrate with a deposited layer that includes silicon in the chamber, and directing UV light onto the deposited layer in the presence of the steam for a predetermined conversion period to at least partially convert the deposited layer. Systems and methods for densifying a deposited layer of a substrate include supplying ammonia in a chamber, arranging the substrate that includes the deposited layer in the chamber, and directing UV light onto the deposited layer in the presence of the ammonia for a predetermined conversion period to at least partially densify the deposited layer. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036733 | SUPER ABSORBER POLYMER FELT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a felt material comprising at least one felt layer and an absorbing layer, to a method for producing the felt material, and to the use of the felt material in textiles, shoes, technical application or medical applications. The felt material according to the invention has the advantages of conventional felt materials regarding the warming and damping properties and is permeable to air in the dry state. Due to the special design, however, it is waterproof in the wet state and thus it is suitable for sealing many materials. The felt material according to the invention binds more humidity or binds water in a different way than common felt materials. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036734 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INHIBITING PITCH FORMATION IN THE WET SEAL EXHAUST DUCT OF A VENEER DRYER - A method and apparatus for operating a dryer used to reduce the moisture content of sheet material. A drying chamber is provided and includes a plurality of drying sections and a single point exhaust system. A seal section located at the input end of the dryer includes an exhaust passage through which a gas sample is drawn by a sampling fan. Gases within the seal section are a combination of ambient air drawn through restricted passages at the entry to the seal section and exhaust gas that bleeds into the seal section from the drying chamber. A controller monitors the temperature of the sampled gases and ambient air and adjusts the rate of exhaust flow from the main exhaust system as a function of the temperature differential. A heating system is also provided for heating the seal exhaust gases above the pitch condensation temperature for the flow. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036735 | SHOE, PARTICULARLY SPORTS SHOE - The invention relates to a shoe, particularly to a sports shoe, with a sole ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120036736 | BOOT WITH BOOTLACE CLAMPING - The invention relates to a boot ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120036737 | TONGUE AND INTERLOCKING SYSTEM FOR SHOES - The present invention relates to a tongue for shoes comprising: a basic structure of an essentially non-elastic material, having a top side facing away from a foot, and a bottom side facing the foot; a retaining device on the top side of the basic structure, wherein the retaining device is structured such that it can fixedly accommodate at least one pulling element; and a padding on the bottom side of the basic structure, wherein the basic structure is designed such that across the entire surface, the tongue can lie form-fittingly on the foot, and that both on the right and the left side, the tongue is pre-molded according to the anatomy of the dorsum of the foot, and wherein in the tongue a plurality of perforation is provided. The present invention further relates to an interlocking system for shoes, which includes same tongue. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036738 | CLEAT SOLE SYSTEMS - The cleat sole protection system comprises an auxiliary sole having an outer sole and a midsole, a first set of straps that attach around the toe region of the cleated shoe, a second set of straps that attach around the metatarsal region of the cleated shoe, and in some embodiments there may be a third set of straps attached to the second set of straps which wrap around the back of the heel area of the cleated shoe. The auxiliary sole may comprise a wedge profile that gives the appearance of a sandal and is easily placed on the bottom of a cleated shoe and quickly strapped into place for the protection of wood, tile, and other types of flooring that can be damaged by cleated sports shoes. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036739 | SOLE ASSEMBLY FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR EXHIBITING POSTURE-DEPENDENT CHARACTERISTICS - An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly. The sole assembly includes a first member that is coupled to the upper and a second member that is moveably coupled to the first member. The first member moves relative to the second member in response to a first input load directed along a first vector, and the first member engages the second member in response to a second input load directed along a second vector. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036740 | SOLE STRUCTURE WITH TRACTION ELEMENTS - A sole structure for an article of footwear may include a frame member having a continuous opening with portions located in forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot regions. A plurality of primary traction elements may extend outward from the frame member. A compressible midsole may be bonded to upper surfaces of the frame member. A flexible support plate may be bonded to the midsole. The flexible support plate may span substantially all of the frame member opening and have a lower surface exposed in at least a forefoot region. The support plate may be isolated from the frame member by the compressible midsole. A plurality of secondary traction elements may be integral to and extend outward from the exposed lower surface of the support plate. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036741 | MIDSOLE STRUCTURE, PARTICULARLY FOR SHOES, INCLUDING SHOES WITH A VAPOR-PERMEABLE SOLE, DESIGNED FOR USE IN SPORTS ACTIVITIES - A midsole structure for shoes, including shoes with a vapor-permeable sole, designed for use in sports activities, comprising a monolithic plantar frame made of polymeric material, which comprises a reinforced rim with structural cross-members, which cooperate to delimit opening compartments that pass through the monolithic plantar frame in order to lead onto opposite faces thereof, at least one first vapor-permeable element, which covers at least the opening compartments, which open onto a first one of the faces, with which the first vapor-permeable element is associated, at least one second vapor-permeable element, which covers at least the opening compartments, which open onto the second one of the faces, with which the second vapor-permeable element is associated. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036742 | DEBRIS REMOVAL APPARATUS - An apparatus that can be removably attached to an excavator has a bottom portion having a screen as part of the container, and the container has a variable widthwise coverage area. Liquid may drain from the screen, and debris may remain in the container to clean swampy areas. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036743 | Wear Assembly - In a wear assembly for securing wear members to excavating equipment, a spool is used with a wedge to hold the wear member in place. The spool is formed with at least one laterally extending arm at its upper end in lieu of an axial arm such as used in a conventional C-shaped spool. In this way, the spool can be easily supported in the assembly as the wedge is installed. The spool does not fall through the opening and no special care is needed to prevent it from falling. The spool also holds itself in place when the wedge is driven into the passage. As a result, installation of the wear assembly is easier and less hazardous. In addition, the lateral support reduces the risk that the spool will suffer spreading. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036744 | IRON WITH EXTERNAL WATER RESERVOIR - The present invention proposes a domestic appliance and specifically an ironing appliance having an external water reservoir connected to the appliance through a feeding tube. Water conveyed to the ironing unit is directly subjected to an independently heated inner plate where steam is directly produced and conveyed to the soleplate whose temperature being independently adjusted. The independently heated inner plate comprises a pair of covers set one above the other. The first cover receives water through its openings and channels and the second cover lying just below the first one to define an inner space allows conveyance of the water to the steam producing plate. The steam then reaches the soleplate to be applied to the cloth item being ironed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036745 | ELECTRONIC GREETING CARD INTEGRATED WITH PHYSICAL CARRIER AND GREETING CARD BROWSER - An electronic greeting card integrated with a physical carrier is disclosed and includes: a first wireless communication circuit module for wirelessly transceiving a signal associated with data or a command; a first communication software module, when executed, establishing a communication link with an electronic apparatus with a greeting card browser via the first wireless communication circuit module; a greeting card software module for editing, browsing and archiving the digital content, and storing the digital content or the status information back to the electronic greeting card; at least one flash memory for storing programming codes respectively corresponding to the software modules and storing the digital content and status information; a processor for processing the data or command from the first wireless communication circuit module; and a physical carrier for carrying the first wireless communication circuit module, the flash memory and the processor. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036746 | Concave Information Display Unit - A display unit comprising of at least one display sheet of a substantially rigid and foldable material divided into a plurality of panels by crease and/or score lines that when erected forms a display unit with at least one concave presentation face. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036747 | FLOWING SAND PICTURE - A flowing sand picture flowing sand picture includes a transparent, flat box-like picture frame holding therein a fluid, multiple heavy granular materials and multiple lightweight granular materials. Each heavy granular material has a specific gravity higher than the fluid and each lightweight granular material has a specific gravity lower than the fluid. When the transparent, flat box-like picture frame is turned upside down, the granular materials float up and down through one another, showing a picture of dynamic variation. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036748 | DIY LED sign panel arrangement - A DIY LED sign panel arrangement for use as an illuminative signboard includes a LED supporting frame which includes a plurality of module holders and a wire arrangement interconnecting the module holders for electrical communications, a power unit for providing power, and a plurality of LED modules. The LED module includes a casing, a LED unit having an illuminating surface for providing illumination, and a module connector on the casing for securing the LED units into position. The LED modules are arranged for forming an adjustable LED module pattern on the LED supporting frame as a text object or a graphical object serving as a sign, such that a user can design his own LED signboard simply by placing the LED modules onto the LED supporting frame as desired. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036749 | Nautical Navigation Aid With A Photoluminescent Element and A Light Wave Re-Directing Means for Improved Photoluminescence - A nautical navigation aid comprising a photoluminescent element and a light wave re-directing means for improved photoluminescent qualities used to enhance the safety of nautical travelers on waterways in conditions where visibility is limited. The navigation aid sign has a first rigid sheet member having an upper surface, a lower surface and a peripheral edge, a second rigid sheet member having an upper surface and a lower surface extending outward from the peripheral edge of the first rigid sheet member at a predetermined angle to a predetermined length, thereby defining an angled collar of the first rigid sheet member sized and configured to redirect light waves emanating from a light source, and a luminescent layer. It is envisioned that an embodiment of the present invention might also include a means for retrofitting existing nautical navigation aids with a photoluminescent element and a light wave re-directing means for improved photoluminescent qualities. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036750 | Internally Illuminated Panel and Method of Making the Same - Embodiments of internally illuminated panels and methods for making such panels are disclosed herein. In general, the internally illuminated panel includes a transparent plate having a front surface and a back surface, a channel formed within the back surface of the transparent plate, and an illumination source embedded within the channel for directing illumination into an interior of the transparent plate. Unlike conventional panel designs, a pattern of grooves is formed across the back surface of the transparent plate for reflecting and refracting the internal illumination in a predetermined and predictable manner. In particular, characteristics of the pattern (such as the spacing and depth of the grooves) are configured to provide uniform distribution and intensity of the internal illumination emitted from the internally illuminated panel. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036751 | FRONT AND REAR PANEL DISPLAY - A display device including a front panel; and a rear panel detachably connected to the front panel via at least one fastening means. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036752 | Point of Purchase Graphic Sign Holder Device - There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a sign holder having a plurality of tabs securing a sign within a cavity. Additionally, the sign holder includes a plurality of counter-facing projections for selectively attaching the sign holder to a panel. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036753 | Patient Identification Systems and Methods of Use, Including Recipient Verification - A recipient verification system including a band having a pocket coupled to a strap. The pocket includes a first layer opposite a second layer. Seals are formed between the second layer and opposing side edges of the first layer to form an interior region. An end seal is formed adjacent a trailing end of the first layer and a liner covered adhesive coating is provided along an inner face of one of the layers. In an open arrangement, the liner is disposed over the adhesive coating, and a leading end of the first layer is free of the second layer to define an opening to the interior. In a closed arrangement, the liner is removed. The system can further include a separated insert. In an assembly state, the insert is insertable into the interior pocket, and a positive identification state, the insert is permanently affixed to the pocket. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036754 | Frame With Integrated Surface Attachment For Drywall And Drywall-Like Surfaces And Method For Installing Frames - A frame and a system for mounting a plurality of frames in a grid. The frame has an axial first mounting member and a second mounting member, the first mounting member having a generally flat portion exposed to and generally flush with a perimeter surface of the frame. The alignment device has a cross-shaped body having a pair of horizontal members and a pair of vertical members intersecting at a common point, the horizontal and vertical members having interior surfaces defining four quadrants, the alignment device further comprising a level attached to the cross-shaped body and a magnet mounted in a recess in one of the horizontal members or vertical members. The alignment device used to position and mount the frame. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036755 | Multi-Frame Groove-Mount Wall System - A multi-frame groove-mount wall system comprises a multiplicity of closed frame sections and a panel element. Each closed frame section has a frame opening and a plurality of interconnected frame members, each with a groove segment. The closed frame sections can be releasably coupled to form a multi-frame structure having an outer perimeter. The panel element has a flexible substrate portion, a periphery and a multiplicity of edge gasket segments disposed about the periphery. The panel element can be removably and tensionally affixed to the multi-frame structure such that the substrate portion is simultaneously disposed across the frame opening of each closed frame section by interengagement between a plurality of the edge gasket segments and a plurality of the groove segments that are proximate the outer perimeter, and none of the edge gasket segments are shared between a groove segment of one closed frame sections and a groove segment of another closed frame section. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036756 | FIREARM INCLUDING IMPROVED HAND GUARD - A firearm includes a receiver and a barrel connected to the receiver. A hand guard extends from the receiver and defines a hand guard bore. The receiver includes a threaded end and the hand guard includes a flange extending into the hand guard bore and abutting the receiver about the threaded end. A hand guard nut abuts the flange of the hand guard and threadedly engaging the threaded end of the receiver. The hand guard nut sandwiches the flange between the hand guard nut and the receiver for attaching the hand guard to the receiver. The hand guard includes a first hand guard portion and a second hand guard portion removably attached to the first hand guard portion. The second hand guard portion is slid from an assembled position to a disassembled position to expose the hand guard nut in the hand guard bore. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036757 | Gun-stock riser for AR15 type tactical firearm - A cheek riser mechanism has a mounting base or saddle that is adapted for mounting to a gun-stock and defines guide rail members. A movable cheek riser member has guide grooves that receive the guide rail members and is linearly movable along the length of the guide rails. Upon rearward movement of the charging handle of an AR15 type rifle the movable cheek riser can be engaged and moved rearwardly by the user's hand or by the charging handle so that it does not interfere with a cartridge charging operation. A riser spring is compressed during rearward movement of the cheek riser and returns the movable cheek riser to its use position upon release of the charging handle. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036758 | FISH LANDING NET - A landing net having a net member attached to a connecting member that is attached to a handle. The connecting member has at least two locking rings and a receiver attached to each locking ring. Each locking ring has a bushing attached to an inner surface of the ring. The receivers have a non-circular shape and extend parallel to a central axis of the rings. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036759 | FISHING DEVICE - Fishing device, such as a lure ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120036760 | FISHING LURE - A fishing lure may include a body portion shaped to generally resemble a body of a baitfish. The body portion may include a head portion corresponding to a head of the baitfish and a tail portion corresponding to a tail of the baitfish. A cavity may be formed through an outer surface of the body portion for receiving a at least a portion of a live or dead fish, or any other quantity of any other animal tissue, therein. The fishing lure may be connected to a fishing line and may include one or more hooks. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036761 | Fishing line cutter - A fishing line cutter which is adapted to cut a fishing line closely adjacent the hook at the end of the fishing line. The fishing line may be inserted into the line cutter without any disassembly of the line cutter. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036762 | QUICK CONNECT FISH HOOK AND FISHING SYSTEM - A fish hook allows quick connection/disconnection to a fishing lure. A loop is formed and a tag portion extends beyond the contact point of the loop. The tag portion is inserted though a ring of a fishing lure. The contact point of the loop is sprung apart as the ring is slid onto the loop. When the ring is past the contact point the loop ‘snaps’ back into contact. In a second embodiment two opposing ‘j’ hooks are aligned forming an eye of the fish hook. A user applies force on the shafts supporting the ‘j’ hooks causing the two ‘j’ hooks to move in opposing directions and exposing the ends of the ‘j’ hooks. An end of one of the ‘j’ hooks is then inserted through a ring of a fishing lure. The ring is slid onto a shaft and the force released on the shafts released. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036763 | PEST CONTROL DEVICE - An improved pest control device having a bottom, two side walls, two end walls with holes therethrough to permit an animal to enter, and a lid, with a bait holder inside the trap, which may optionally be raised off of the floor of the trap and magnets positioned near the top edge of at least two of the walls to secure the trap to a dumpster, thereby holding the lid in the closed position when the trap is secured to the dumpster to prevent access to the bait other than through the holes in the end walls. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036764 | CARBON MATERIAL CONVERSION PROCESS COMPRISING TWO LIQUEFACTION STAGES IN A BOILING BED IN THE PRESENCE OF HYDROGEN GENERATED BY NON-FOSSIL SOURCES - A process for converting carbon material into fuel bases comprising two liquefaction stages in the presence of hydrogen in a boiling-bed reactor containing a supported catalyst and integrating a hydrogen production stage generated by non-fossil sources that do not emit CO | 2012-02-16 |
20120036765 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRETREATMENT OF BIOMASS - Methods and devices for treatment of biomass comprised of crystalline structures are described that provide a combined mechanical, chemical and thermal effect (i.e., nano-hybrid pretreatment) to synergistically break down the crystalline structures. Such nano-hybrid mixing provides efficient, and cost-effective breakdown which enhances enzymatic accessibility to lignocellulosic materials. Methods and devices shown can be used to produce products such as pulp, chemicals, or biofuels. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036766 | DIESEL FUEL COMBUSTION ENHANCING ADDITIVE - Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to the use of low concentration additives comprising a terpene and a cetane improver in diesel fuel to rapidly promote fuel atomization and air mixing in the combustion chamber and thereby increase the fuel efficiency and reduce harmful NO | 2012-02-16 |
20120036767 | CONTINUOUS CULTIVATION, HARVESTING, AND EXTRACTION OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC CULTURES - The presently described invention relates to systems for continuously culturing, harvesting, and oil extraction of algal cultures for the production of algae oils. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036768 | HIGH CONSISTENCY ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL - The presently disclosed subject matter related to methods of converting lignocellulosic materials to alcohol that include increasing the fiber consistency of enzymatic hydrolysis mixtures. More particularly, the methods involve contacting lignocellulosic biomass with an enzyme composition for a period of time, and then thickening the mixture and further hydrolyzing the thickened mixture. The thickening can be performed by filtration, optionally reusing the filtrate and/or any enzymes contained therein during the lignocellulose conversion process to increase the efficiency of the process. Hydrolysis of the thickened mixture provides a fermentable sugar mixture having a higher concentration of sugar than fermentable sugar mixtures provided from less concentrated biomass/enzyme mixtures. Compositions comprising alcohol prepared according to the presently disclosed methods are also provided. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036769 | INTEGRATED PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ALCOHOLS FROM A MIXED ACID FEED - Processes for producing alcohols such as ethanol and propanol from a mixed acid feedstock in an integrated process. In one embodiment, the process comprises the step of carbonylating methanol in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst to form a mixed acid feedstock comprising acetic acid and one or more higher acids, preferably comprising propionic acid. The mixed acid feed is hydrogenated in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to form a crude alcohol product comprising ethanol and one or more higher alcohols, preferably including propanol. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036770 | SELF-WATERING AND ROTATING CHRISTMAS TREE STAND - The present invention provides a Christmas tree stand that is self-watering and rotatable. The self-watering system, that rotates with the tree, mainly includes a water reservoir, a hose, a water tank that holds on to the lower end of the tree, and a valve mechanism that automatically keeps the water in the water tank at optimum level. A rotatable tank assembly is driven by an electric drive motor on a stationary support assembly. Electrical power is passed from the stationary support assembly to the rotatable tank assembly through a slipping-ring connector. In the preferred embodiment, a remote control is provided to supply power for rotation of the rotatable tank assembly, including the tree, and the power receptacle on the rotatable tank assembly for suitable electrical loads, e.g., decorative lights, separately. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036771 | Stackables - The present invention relates generally to a stackable series of holders of different sizes and shapes. More particularly it relates to a holder with integral riser in the center and a universal stacking support between each level of holder primarily for floral applications. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036772 | SEED PANEL - The present disclosure provides a composite article including at least one seed for planting and a method of forming the composite article. The composite article includes a substrate element and a cover element spaced from the substrate element. An adhesive layer is disposed between the substrate element and the cover element for coupling the substrate element and the cover element to one another. The composite article further includes at least one seed abutting the adhesive layer and disposed between the substrate element and the cover element. The cover element is configured to be separated from the adhesive layer for exposing at least a portion of the seed. The present disclosure also provides a method of forming the composite article and a method of planting the seed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036773 | FLOATABLE PLANT GROWTH SYSTEM AND A FLOATATION TRAY FOR USE WITH THE SYSTEM - A floatable plant growth system is provided. The system comprises an upper tray ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120036774 | PLANTED WALL OR PLANTED FACADE - The wall or the frontage includes areas receiving plants and photovoltaic panels where the panels, arranged alternately with respect to the areas covered with plants, are cooled by an airflow circulating in contact with the plants, which allows operation of the photovoltaic panels under optimum conditions. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036775 | MODULAR TIP INJECTION DEVICES AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A method of assembling an injection device for use in a reactor injector feed assembly includes coupling a plurality of substantially concentric conduits to a modular tip. The method also includes coupling a first conduit of the reactor injector feed assembly to a modular tip and coupling a second conduit of the reactor injector feed assembly to the modular tip. The modular tip includes a first substantially annular nozzle and a second substantially annular nozzle defined therein. The first conduit and the first substantially annular nozzle are centered about an injection device centerline. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036776 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING INJECTION DEVICES - A method of assembling a gasification reactor includes extending an injection device at least partially into the gasification reactor. The injection device includes a plurality of substantially concentric conduits coupled to a modular tip and at least one outer surface. The modular tip includes a plurality of cooling channels and a plurality of substantially annular nozzles defined therein. The method further includes forming at least one layer of insulation about at least a portion of the at least one outer surface to facilitate insulating at least a portion of the injection device from heat within the gasification reactor. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036777 | SANDWICH GASIFICATION PROCESS FOR HIGH-EFFICIENCY CONVERSION OF CARBONACEOUS FUELS TO CLEAN SYNGAS WITH ZERO RESIDUAL CARBON DISCHARGE - The present invention discloses a gasifier and/or a gasification process that provides a long, uniform temperature zone in the gasifier, regardless of the particle size, chemical composition, and moisture content of the fuel by sandwiching a reduction zones between two oxidation zones. The gasifier and/or gasification process has a char that is more energy-dense and almost devoid of moisture that affords for an additional (or char) oxidation zone with a temperature that is higher than a first oxidation zone which is closer to a evaporation and devolatilization zone. As such, the additional (or char) oxidation zone contributes to augmenting the reduction zone temperature, thereby providing a favorable dual impact in improving syngas composition and near-complete conversion of the tar. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036778 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING OF CARBON-CONTAINING FEED STOCK INTO GASIFICATION GAS - The invention relates to chemical technology and equipment, in particular to apparatuses of processing of solid household and industrial waste, as well as other carbon-containing feedstock into combustible gasification gas and methods for pyrolysis and downdraft gasification process. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036779 | FOLDABLE AND DEPLOYABLE PANEL - A foldable deployable panel device attached to a body of an object is disclosed. The device includes a panel pivotally attached to the body by a first pivot element at first pivot position and a second pivot element at a second pivot position. The first pivot element is disengageable from the first pivot position, when the panel is aligned in a predetermined orientation. The second pivot element is fixed at the second pivot position, when the first pivot element is engaged at the first pivot position. The panel is urged by an energy storing element, when the first pivot element is disengaged from the first pivot position, to move into the deployed position. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036780 | DOOR MODULE FOR INSTALLATION IN A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR - A door module for installation in a motor vehicle door is provided. The door module comprising a door module carrier to be installed in a motor vehicle door and a plurality of functional components of a motor vehicle door pre-installed on the door module carrier that are to be installed together with the door module carrier in the motor vehicle door. There is at least one guide rail of a motor vehicle window lifter amongst the functional components pre-installed on the door module carrier that can be fixed in an operating position at fastening points on the door module carrier side such that it extends in the operating position along the adjustment direction of the window pane to be adjusted by means of the window lifter. To this end there are at least two different sets of fastening points on the door module carrier side, spaced apart from each other, on the door module carrier that serve to selectively arrange the one guide rail of the window lifter in a first or at least one other different operating position, wherein the guide rail is aligned in each operating position to guide the window pane that is to be adjusted by means of the window lifter along the adjustment direction thereof. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036781 | Window with Opening Control Mechanism - A window, which may be a casement window, includes an opening control mechanism for limiting the amount that the sash of the window can be opened to control ventilation and as a child safety feature. In one configuration, the opening control mechanism includes a frame track and release assembly attached to the window frame and a sash arm assembly including an articulating sash arm attached to the sash of the window. The frame track and release assembly has a track and a roller on one end of the sash arm rides along the track as the window sash begins to open. At the end of the track, the roller engages and is restrained by a release arm or stop thereby preventing the sash from being opened further. A lever or a button operatively coupled to the release arm is disposed inside the dwelling and inside an insect screen of the window. The lever can be slid sideways and then pulled back in two distinct motions to release the roller to allow the sash to be opened beyond its restrained position. The button can be exposed by moving a hingable cover from over the button and the button pressed to release the roller. The sash arm and track re-engage automatically when the window sash is closed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036782 | Door Actuator for HVAC System of Vehicle - A door actuator for an HVAC system of a vehicle includes a driving motor having a worm wheel and accommodated within a casing. An actuating gear has on an outer circumference thereof a worm thread that engages with the worm wheel, with an actuating thread being provided on a surface of the actuating gear. A change gear unit is hinged to the casing and rotatably engages with the actuating thread part. A solenoid unit rotates the change gear unit in a first or second direction. A first driving gear is provided at a predetermined position of the casing to engage with the change gear unit rotating in the first direction. A second driving gear is provided at a predetermined position of the casing to engage with the change gear unit rotating in the second direction. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036783 | LIFTING DEVICE - The lifting device comprises a biased slide shoe adapted to be slidable with respect to a member of an openable structure, a lifting arm having two ends, one end adapted to be pivotally connected with a member of the structure and the other end associated with said slide shoe, and a braking device comprising at least one brake shoe slidable on a respective brake face of said lifting device, said braking device modulating the force resulting from the bias on said biased slide shoe. An adjusting device is adapted to adjust said progressive modulation of said force resulting from the bias on said biased slide shoe, and comprises a manipulation member, which when manipulated by a user activates said adjusting device to adjust a brake force of said brake shoe exerted on said brake face in a given position of said brake shoe. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036784 | SAFETY EDGE DOOR APPARATUS - A safety door apparatus is described that includes a door with a removable and replaceable safety edge. The door defines a notch in at least one of the elongate edges of the door. The notch defines a recessed surface that conformingly mates with the resilient safety edge. A safety hinge assembly connects to the door and receives the safety edge. The recessed surface of the notch can extend partially or the full length of the elongate edge of the door. The safety edge can similarly extend partially or the full length of the elongate edge of the door. The safety door can include multiple configurations of removable and replaceable edge portions that can include a non-safety edge. A decorative molding is positionable over the connection between the safety edge and notch. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036785 | VEHICLE DOOR LATCH STRUCTURE - A vehicle door latch structure is basically provided with a door latch mechanism and a door latch engagement bracket. The door latch mechanism includes a latch release lever that is movably arranged between a rest position and a release position. The door latch engagement bracket defines an opening that is aligned with the latch release lever while the latch release lever is in the rest position such that the latch release lever extends through the opening upon movement of the door latch engagement bracket toward the latch mechanism while the latch release lever is in the rest position, and such that the door latch engagement bracket prevents movement of the latch release lever from the rest position to the release position while the latch release lever is extending through the opening in the door latch engagement bracket. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036786 | ADJUSTABLE GATE MOUNTING HINGE - A mounting hinge for supporting a movable gate includes a mounting plate attachable to a fixed structure and an adjustment member constrained from horizontal movement by the mounting plate. The mounting hinge also includes a gate supporting member engaged with the adjustment member and movable responsive to a rotation of the adjustment member relative to the mounting plate. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036787 | LOCKING CORE PLUG - A locking core plug includes an upper plate, an insertion portion extending outward from the upper plate and forming an outer perimeter, and a locking mechanism positioned within the outer perimeter of the insertion portion. The locking mechanism includes a rotating member, a plurality of locking arms having a first end connected to the rotating member and a second end extending outward toward holes in the outer perimeter; and a plurality of guides fixedly mounted relative to the upper plate. Each guide engages a corresponding locking arm to convert the circular movement of the first end of the arm as rotating member rotates into an outward movement of the second end from a release position retracted toward or within the outer perimeter of the insertion portion to a locking position extended outward from the outer perimeter of the insertion portion. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036788 | Carrier Having A Living Hinge - The present invention provides for a weatherstrip assembly for a motor vehicle. The assembly includes a carrier having a base and a first and second leg extending from the base to a first and second distal end, respectively. The legs are spaced from each other to define a channel for receiving the motor vehicle. A seal is mounted to the first distal end. At least one securing flange is coupled to the second distal end for fastening the carrier to the motor vehicle. A living hinge is disposed between the securing flange and the second distal end, such that the securing flange is moveable independent of the carrier. The living hinge has a first and second edge opposing each other with a first and second portion defining a first and second thickness, respectively. The second thickness is greater than the first thickness for improving durability of the living hinge. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036789 | Abrasive Article for Use in Grinding of Superabrasive Workpieces - An abrasive article including a bonded abrasive having a body formed of abrasive grains contained within a bond material, wherein the body grinds a superabrasive workpiece having an average Vickers hardness of at least about 5 GPa at an average specific grinding energy (SGE) of not greater than about 350 J/mm | 2012-02-16 |
20120036790 | Abrasive Material Comprising Reactive Inorganic Endothermic Compound - The invention provides a nonwoven fabric abrasive material, which comprises a reactive inorganic endothermic compound. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036791 | LOADING BAY - This loading bay comprises a compact structure carrying at least one fold-away ramp and a shelter for closing off the space between the shed and the truck box body at the side and at the top during loading or unloading operations. Said compact structure adjoins the wall (P) of the shed on the outside and is set up with the possibility of being removed longitudinally on guide means for positioning the movable assembly in a position opposite any one of the openings (H) providing access to the shed. The loading bay comprises, additionally, motorized actuating means, at least one bar of sensors for detecting the position of the truck while said truck is being moved closer into position, a light-signalling device and a light and/or acoustic signal warning of the approach of a truck. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036792 | Flat roof that sheds rain - A substantially flat roof has elongated log-shaped members arranged horizontally in adjacent, side-by-side relation. Each log-shaped member has a contoured upper surface, and the contoured upper surfaces of adjacent members define a space between them that tapers from a maximum width at the highest elevation of the contoured surfaces to a minimum width where the contoured surfaces of adjacent log-shaped members are closest together. Elongated inserts are arranged between the contoured upper surfaces. Each insert has a wide portion that abuts an adjacent pair of the contoured upper surfaces at a relatively high elevation, and tapers to a narrow portion that abuts the contoured surfaces at a relatively low elevation substantially at the ends of the adjacent pair of log-shaped members. Rain falling on the roof drains by gravity from the contoured upper surfaces to the inserts and along the inserts towards their narrow portions and falls from the roof. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036793 | WALL ANCHOR COVER - A wall anchor cover assembly comprises a securing frame further including a first side and a second side, the securing frame further including an aperture for exposing an object about which the securing frame is mounted and at least one raised channel disposed peripherally about the centrally disposed aperture, the securing frame further including a first continuously formed peripheral edge, the continuously formed peripheral edge including at least a first top groove and at least a first bottom groove, and a cover plate including a first outer side further including a top edge region including a top recess and a bottom edge region including a bottom recess, the top recess and the bottom recess mating with the first top groove and at least one of the first bottom groove of the securing frame. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036794 | BATHING AREA SURROUND - An exemplary bathing area surround includes a surround wall and a tub basin having a tub bottom and a plurality of tub sides. A tub ledge extends from the tub basin transverse to the tub sides. A tub flange extends from the tub ledge away from the tub bottom. A tongue extends from one of the tub ledge and the surround wall. The other of the tub ledge and the surround wall defines a groove for receiving the tongue. The tongue biases the surround wall toward the tub flange when the tongue is received within the groove. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036795 | Polyhedra Building System with Composite walls - A structure for a polyhedral building has a novel frame including a central column supporting suspended floors and roof members. The frame is adapted to receive prefabricated sandwich-type panels for both roof and walls, and these are joined securely to the frame created by this structure, resulting in a semi-monocoque structure resistant to torsion from wind and other outside forces. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036796 | Floating Floor Structure - Floating floor structure, comprising bearing pillars ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120036797 | ANCHORING DEVICE - An anchoring device comprising a shaft, at least part of whose length comprises a tapered portion, with at least one helical flange which runs substantially along the length of said tapered section and an engagement means to allow the device to engage with a lever wherein in use rotation of the lever about the axis of the shaft results in rotation of the device such that the tapered portion and the helical flange co-operate to drive the device into the ground. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036798 | Tower for a Wind Power Installation - The invention relates to a method for constructing a tower for a wind power installation and to a tower for a wind power installation. In this case, a coating is applied at least partially onto the exterior surface of the tower, wherein the coating is applied such that the coating absorbs tensile stresses which act on the exterior surface of the tower, and that the coating seals the exterior surface of the tower against environmental influences, in particular moisture, which act on the surface from the outside. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036799 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR MOUNTING A SOLAR PANEL AND MOUNTING SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - The invention provides a solar panel mounting system ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120036800 | SOLAR PANEL DEVICE - The invention relates to a solar panel device that comprises a fixed anchoring holder ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120036801 | SLEEVE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING - Herein is disclosed a sleeve system and methods of using the system. The system uses an elongated open-ended sleeve, and mounting plate parts which mate with each other to form a mounting plate and which are securable to each other and to a wall. The mounting plate thus formed comprises a collar which, when the mounting plates parts are secured together, presses against portions of the outer surface of the sleeve to hold the sleeve in place. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036802 | Device connecting roof to wall - For use in a building having a roof and a wall each formed of hollow logs, wherein the wall has an uppermost horizontal log, a device is provided for connecting the roof to the wall. The device has a connector for connection to an end of a roof log, a saddle for mounting on the wall log and spreading the roof load over a wide area of the wall log, and a plate for securing the connector to the saddle. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036803 | BUILDING MODULE, A METHOD FOR MAKING SAME, AND A METHOD FOR USING SAME TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING - A building module. The building module has a rigid inner construction panel defining a planar surface thereon; one or more rigid brackets each affixed by one or more mechanical fasteners to the planar surface of the inner construction panel; a rigid, closed-cell, spray foam or adhesive matrix contiguous to and substantially covering the planar surface of the construction panel and filling and surrounding and/or embedding at least a major portion of the one or more brackets. Each of the one or more brackets bears a planar surface facing substantially away from the planar surface of the inner construction panel. The surface area of the planar surface of each of the one or more brackets is substantially smaller than the surface area of the planar surface of the construction panel to which it is affixed. There is also a method for making a building module, a method for constructing a building using the building module, and brackets useful in the building module. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036804 | MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR FLOOR PANELS - Floor panels ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120036805 | INSULATION BARRIER FOR CEILING HATCH OPENINGS - A barrier or dam to contain loose insulation from falling through an attic access hatch or scuttle opening is provided. Embodiments include four pieces that can be assembled together around the perimeter of hatches of varying sizes. Two of the pieces may be male pieces and two may be female pieces. Each piece may have a securing tab on its bottom end to attach each piece to joists that define the hatch opening. A kit comprising the barrier pieces may be utilized by homeowners, contractors or insulation installers for quick and easy installation of the containment dam. | 2012-02-16 |
20120036806 | Method and Apparatus for Attaching Objects on and Above a Ceiling with Unattached Ceiling Panels and Ceiling Beams - The present invention relates to an apparatus for attaching installations above a ceiling for ceiling panels between substantially inverted T-shaped ceiling beams, the ceiling beams ( | 2012-02-16 |