08th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110041326 | CONNECTOR COMPRESSION TOOL AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A connector compression tool and associated method of compressing a connector is provided wherein the tool includes a handle, pivotally moveable from a second position to a first position, a body, configured to compress together when the handle is moved to the first position, and a jaw, operably associated with the body, wherein the jaw includes at least two centering openings having different widths to accommodate differently configured connectors having different diameters and different lengths. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041327 | CONNECTOR COMPRESSION TOOL - A connector compression tool is provided wherein the tool includes a handle, pivotally moveable from a second position to a first position, a body, configured to compress together when the handle is moved to the first position, and a jaw, operably associated with the body, wherein the jaw includes at least two centering openings having different widths to accommodate differently configured connectors having different diameters and different lengths. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041328 | Terminal pressing mold assembly - Provided is a terminal pressing mold assembly including a first mold and a second mold having a projection. The first mold includes a main body, a pair of claws, and a groove. The main body includes a pair of first connecting portions. The claws each include a second connecting portion for adjoining a corresponding one of the first connecting portions, and adjoin the main body to thereby form the groove and a first slit between the claws. A second slit is formed between the main body and each of the claws. The claws include a pair of first guiding edges spaced apart by a first width. The projection includes a pair of second guiding edges spaced apart by a second width. The second width is not greater than the first width. The difference between the first and second widths is not greater than the width of the first slit. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041329 | ROOM TEMPERATURE METAL DIRECT BONDING - A bonded device structure including a first substrate having a first set of metallic bonding pads, preferably connected to a device or circuit, and having a first non-metallic region adjacent to the metallic bonding pads on the first substrate, a second substrate having a second set of metallic bonding pads aligned with the first set of metallic bonding pads, preferably connected to a device or circuit, and having a second non-metallic region adjacent to the metallic bonding pads on the second substrate, and a contact-bonded interface between the first and second set of metallic bonding pads formed by contact bonding of the first non-metallic region to the second non-metallic region. At least one of the first and second substrates may be elastically deformed. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041330 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS WITH STACKED MICRO VIAS - A method of manufacturing at least a portion of a printed circuit board. The method includes: applying a lamination adhesive on a first plural-layer substrate that includes a plurality of circuit layers with at least one first metal pad on a first side of the first plural-layer substrate; applying a protective film on the lamination adhesive; forming at least one via into the lamination adhesive to expose the at least one metal pad on the first side of the first plural-layer substrate; filling at least one conductive paste into the at least one via formed in the lamination adhesive; removing the protective film to expose the lamination adhesive on the first plural-layer substrate; and attaching the first plural-layer substrate with a second plural-layer substrate that includes a plurality of circuit layers with at least one second metal pad on a second side of the second plural-layer substrate. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041331 | Method for Compensating For Crosstalk - An apparatus and method for crosstalk compensation in a jack of a modular communications connector includes a flexible printed circuit board connected to jack contacts and to connections to a network cable. The flexible printed circuit board includes conductive traces arranged as one or more couplings to provide crosstalk compensation. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041332 | CONNECTION COMPONENT PROVIDED WITH INSERTS COMPRISING COMPENSATING BLOCKS - The invention relates to a component comprising, on one face, a set of conductive inserts to be electrically connected to conductive buried regions of another component, said inserts resting on conductive blocks, advantageously produced from a deformable material and positioned at the surface of the component. The surface of the block, which is to come into contact with the insert, has at least one dimension larger than that of the buried region. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041333 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A VARIABLE CAPACITY EXHAUST GAS TURBINE - Provided is a manufacturing method for a variable capacity exhaust gas turbine whereby, with variable capacity exhaust gas turbine component members produced using casting or other element molding and with which the final finished product is obtained using machining, the gap in a tongue section to allow an exhaust gas stream to flow smoothly into an inner circumferential scroll section can be formed at a minimum, and mounting of a cover section near a ring can be accomplished with high precision. The method is characterized in that: the component members are comprised of a cover section and a reduced-diameter plate section extending the inner diameter side in the direction of a plane perpendicular to the shaft following the gap between a bearing housing and the turbine rotor; the cover section and the reduced-diameter plate section are integrally formed using either casting, injection molding, or cold casting; a molded surface of the cover section is protruded to form a protrusion corresponding to the tongue section that is in the exhaust gas path in the turbine housing and that is formed in an intake equivalent portion of the inner circumferential scroll section of the cover section; and the protrusion undergoes cutting, and the cut surface and the tongue section are assembled maintaining the gap value therebetween. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041334 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A SINGLE-PIECE BLISK WITH A TEMPORARY BLADE SUPPORT RING REMOVED AFTER A MILLING FINISHING STEP - A process for manufacturing a single-piece blisk, including: using an abrasive water jet to cut a block of material, so as to create blade preforms extending radially outwards from a disk, while keeping material forming a connecting mechanism between at least two directly consecutive blade preforms; then milling on the blade preforms so as to obtain profiled blade blanks; then a finishing by milling of the blade blanks, so as to obtain blades with a final profile; then removing the connecting mechanism. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041335 | METHOD OF MAKING A MULTI-LOBED NOZZLE - A method of forming a multi-lobed nozzle in a nozzle plate. A mask may be used to pattern photoresist on the nozzle plate or for patterning a polymer dry film, for example, which is then used for etching the plate to form multi-lobed nozzles. The formed nozzle plate is disposed over a substrate having a chamber for fluid formed therein and the chamber may include walls for supporting the nozzle plate. The fluid chamber includes a heater over the substrate for ejecting fluid through the nozzle via rapid heating of the fluid. Continuous supply of fluid is provided by forming a fluid supply channel in communication with the fluid chamber. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041336 | Method of manufacturing nozzle plate and inkjet head - A method of manufacturing a nozzle plate, that includes: forming a nozzle by selectively etching one side of a plate substrate; forming a straight portion connecting with the nozzle by selectively etching the other side of the plate substrate; and forming a hydrophobic layer on the one side of the plate substrate, wherein the hydrophobic layer has a window formed therein, the window opening the nozzle by a circumference greater than a circumference of an end of the nozzle. In a further embodiment, a method of manufacturing an inkjet head includes: forming an inlet and a pressure chamber in an upper substrate, the inlet penetrating the upper substrate and providing a passage for an inflow of ink, and the pressure chamber formed as a recess in one side of the upper substrate; forming a manifold and an ink channel in a middle substrate, the manifold configured to be connected with the inlet, and the ink channel penetrating the middle substrate and configured to be connected with the pressure chamber; forming a straight portion and a nozzle in a plate substrate, the straight portion configured to be connected with the ink channel, and the nozzle connected with the straight portion; forming a hydrophobic layer on one side of the plate substrate, the hydrophobic layer having a window formed therein, and the window opening the nozzle by a circumference greater than a circumference of an end of the nozzle; and stacking in order and attaching the upper substrate, the middle substrate, and the plate substrate. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041337 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF PROCESSING THE SUBSTRATE - A method of processing a liquid discharge head substrate includes the step of providing the substrate, and the step of providing a recessed portion at a back surface of the substrate by discharging liquid in a linear form to the back surface of the substrate, and by processing the back surface of the substrate with laser light that has passed along the liquid and in the liquid. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041338 | Method For Making A Vane And Device For Implementing Said Method - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a fin ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110041339 | Hair Removal Device - A hair removal device is provided comprising a cold-pressed, solid lubricating composition, the cold-pressed, solid lubricating composition comprising a temperature-sensitive component, such as fragrance oil. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041340 | Razor Comprising A Three Dimensional, Microstructured Abrasion Material - A wet shaving razor comprising a handle having a proximate and distal end, a razor cartridge mounted at the proximate end of the handle. The cartridge further includes 1) a housing having a front wall, a rear wall, and opposing side walls joining said front and rear walls; 2) a plurality of razor blades, each blade having a sharpened cutting edge and wherein said blades are disposed in a parallel arrangement extending between said side walls; and 3) an abrasion material comprising a plurality of geometric, three-dimensional, microstructures wherein said material is disposed adjacent to said front wall and forward of said blades. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041341 | Safety razor - A safety razor for wet shaving having two sets of blades cutting with opposite shaving stroke directions. This permits more efficient and effective shaving than with razors having blades that cut with strokes in one direction only. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041342 | DUAL HEADED RAZOR BLADE SYSTEM - A dual headed razor blade system includes a first razor blade head assembly and a second razor blade head assembly. The razor blade head assemblies comprise an elongated in-line main handle having opposed upper and lower ends and opposed front and rear faces supports; additionally, the system includes a shorter in-line arm having opposed upper and lower ends, and opposed front and rear faces. The first razor blade head assembly is mounted to upper end of a first blade support, which in turn is mounted at the upper end and on the front face of the elongated main in-line handle; additionally, to maximize the shaving area for each stroke of cutting, the second razor blade head assembly is mounted to upper end of a second blade support, which in turn is mounted at the upper end of the shorter elongated in-line arm, while the lower end of the in-line arm is pivoted at a concave recess toward the lower end of the main elongated in-line handle of the composite assembly. The first and second razor blade head assemblies comprise of preferably disposable safety razor blade cartridges, which are releasably engaged to the respective upper ends of the first and second blade supports for replacement, removal, and disposal thereof. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041343 | Pipe Turning Tool - A pipe tool, useful for cutting, removing a weld, and/or truing a pipe, comprises a housing; a drive interface; a gripper selectively insertable into an inner annulus of a pipe and movable independently of the housing, the gripper comprising a selectively expandable grip; a radially disposed cutter adapted to selectively engage a predetermined portion of an outer surface of the pipe, the cutter movable independently of the housing and the gripper; and a motor operatively in communication with the drive interface. In embodiments, a pipe is cut by maneuvering the pipe tool proximate an open end of a pipe, moving the gripper into the pipe; extending the grip to engage an interior wall of the pipe and secure the pipe tool from movement relative to the pipe; advancing the exposed face to a predetermined position relative to the pipe; axially advancing the cutter to engage an outer wall of the pipe; and rotating the housing until the cutters perform the desired cutting operation on the pipe. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041344 | SELF LOADING UTILITY KNIFE - A self-loading utility knife including an elongate handle having an internal chamber defining an axis and at one end is flat aperture for the passage of an active blade. The flat aperture defines a cutting plane extending through said handle along the axis. A blade-holder is slidably mounted in the chamber for movements in directions along the axis and is adapted to secure a single active blade for movement through the aperture when the blade holder is in the extended position. A blade-holder release button is coupled to the blade holder and is slidingly movable relative to the handle to move blade holder between retracted and extended positions. The handle has a blade compartment which is open to the chamber and can receive a stack of spare blades when a cover to the compartment is opened and blades can be shifted transversely relative to the axis into the chamber. The blade holder is provided with a recess having a depth no greater than the thickness of one blade to allow at least a portion of a single blade to be received in a retaining relationship within the recess to cause an end-most blade in the stack to be received within said recess to follow the movements of the blade holder. A spring biases the blades in the blade compartment inwardly in the direction of the blade holder. A blade releasing disc on the blade holder selectively locks a blade to the blade holder when the blade holder is in the extended position. The blade holder only receives a single blade within the recess. A belt clip s provided on the compartment cover. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041345 | Cutting Tool - A cutting tool including a housing provided with a compartment having an opening, a carrier disposed in the compartment and displaceable between extended and retracted positions, a spring for biasing the carrier in the retracted position, a mechanism for displacing the carrier in the extended position, a mechanism for releasably retaining the carrier in the extended position, and the carrier having a nesting surface for a blade whereby a blade nested thereon will project through the compartment opening when the carrier is in the extended position and will be disposed within such compartment when the carrier is in the retracted position. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041346 | CHISEL WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BLADE - A chisel with interchangeable blade has a handle, a holding device and a blade. The handle has two ends and a device hole. The device hole is defined in one end of the handle. The holding device is securely mounted in the device hole and has a body. The body is securely mounted in and protrudes out from the device hole and has a connecting end and a connecting hole. The connecting end protrudes out from the device hole. The connecting hole is defined in the connecting end of the body and has a cross section. The blade is detachably mounted on the holding device and has a connecting tang. The connecting tang is detachably mounted in the connecting hole and has a cross section corresponding to that of the connecting hole. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041347 | PET HAIR TRIMMING CUTTER - A pet hair trimming cutter includes a plate body, a plurality of teeth and a plurality of blade elements. The plate body has two opposite plate faces, and an edge face interconnecting ends of the plate faces. The teeth are spaced apart from each other and connected to the edge face. Each tooth has root and tip portions. Each blade element is connected to the edge face, and the root portions of two adjacent teeth. Each blade element has two opposite inclined blade faces, which extends convergingly and respectively from the ends of the plate faces and merge into a blade edge opposite to the edge face of the plate body. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041348 | MUDDLER - A muddler comprises an elongated member that ends in a head with spikes for crushing fruit pieces or other flavor ingredients. The head can be removed and, in a reverse mode, the muddler can be used as an ice crusher. Optional side located stirring ribs or formations may be provided to facilitate stirring. There can be a finger grip portion at the top to facilitate handling and muddling action. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041349 | FOOD HANDLING DEVICE - An eating utensil design for providing comfortable control of certain food. A user of the utensil can grasp the utensil which has at least three digit elements for grasping food. An example of the three digit elements are in the form of three channeled compartments for receiving a person's fingers or digits. Any three fingers or digits can be used such as the thumb or the four other fingers. The most common implementation includes using the thumb in one channel, and the index finger and the middle finger in two opposing channels. Thus an eating utensil is provided that allows comfortable and efficient manipulation of food while shielding the fingers from sauces and that can be quickly and single-handedly grasped for use and released. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041350 | INCLINATION SENSOR - The inclination sensor (A | 2011-02-24 |
20110041351 | SAW GAUGE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A gauge for aligning a saw comprising a body having a bottom surface, a centering device adapted to fit within a miter gauge slot having various sizes, a cradle located on the centering device, and wherein the body bottom surface rests on the cradle during operation. A method of aligning a saw blade or a table fence comprising the steps of locating a centering device within a miter gauge slot, locating a cradle on the centering device, locating a body having a measurement portion and a counterweight on the cradle, adjusting the measurement portion to achieve a reference point, moving the centering device, the cradle, and the body along the miter gauge slot length to a second position, and obtaining a distance from the measurement portion as the body is moved along the miter gauge slot length. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041352 | Clothes dryer - A clothes dryer having a preheating unit preheating drawn air is provided. The clothes dryer includes a main body, a drying tub rotatably mounted to receive an object to be dried, and a hot air duct supplying hot air into the drying tub. The hot air duct includes a heating unit heating drawn air, and a hot air supply unit connecting the heating unit with the drying tub, thereby forming a path for heated air. The heating unit includes a first heating unit having a heater part generating heat, and a second heating unit surrounding an entrance and outer walls of the first heating unit, thereby forming a path for the air flowing to the first heating unit. The second heating unit includes one or more preheating fins formed on the first heating unit to contact the air flowing in the second heating unit. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041353 | VENTED DRYER HAVING COUNTER-FLOWING AIR AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF - A vented dryer having a drum to dry damp laundry by warm process air; a first process air duct upstream of the drum; a heater to heat the process air in the first process air duct; a supply air duct leading into the first process air duct; an exhaust air duct; a second process air duct downstream of the drum and transitioning into the exhaust air duct; a blower; a first temperature sensor in the first process air duct; and a heat-buildup generator to generate a heat buildup at the first temperature sensor if a counter-flowing air current occurs. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041354 | BOOT AND GLOVE DRYER FOR FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A rack of the type for circulating air interiorly for drying multiple pairs of boots and/or gloves, where the articles to be dried are sprayed with a liquid sterilizing agent while on the rack. The blower housing, manifold and hollow members of the rack have no exterior horizontal surfaces to prevent pooling of the sterilizing agent. In addition, drain holes are provided in the blower housing, rack tubes and manifold to prevent interior trapping of sterilizing agent or moisture from condensation. In one version intended for sterilizing with power connected, a conduit in the manifold drains any liquid in the blower housing directly into the rack tubes. Another lower cost version is intended for sterilizing after electrical power has been externally disconnected and has liquid/moisture drain holes in the blower housing. Either version may be wall mounted or arranged as portable free standing single or double sided rack drying systems. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041355 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE FOR DRYING A HUMID PRODUCT, COMPRISING A COOLING ASSEMBLY AND A HEATING ASSEMBLY - A domestic appliance for drying a damp product by means of a process air stream that is conducted in a process air channel. The appliance has a treatment chamber that includes the damp product. A cooling assembly cools and condenses the process air stream after it flows through the treatment chamber. A first heat exchanger supplies heat from the process air stream to a working fluid. A heating assembly heats the process air stream before it flows through the treatment chamber and a second heat exchanger supplies heat from the working fluid to the process air stream. The working fluid is conducted in a heat pump that has at least two displacement pistons. The heat pump operates according to a regenerative gas cycle process. At least one of the heat exchangers is substantially asymmetrically and laterally arranged with respect to at least one of the displacement pistons. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041356 | SPIN DRYING METHOD - The present invention discloses a spin drying method using a spin dryer including a tub provided with a drainage passage, and a drum rotatably positioned in the tub, for containing laundry. The spin drying method includes a first step for accelerating the drum containing the laundry from a first rotation speed to a second rotation speed for spin drying, and a second step for finishing the spin drying and stopping the drum. The first step includes a process for determinating continuation of the acceleration. The determination process is conducted in at least one period included in the rotation speed range ranging from the first rotation speed to the second rotation speed. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041357 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRYING A WATER-CONTAINING SUBSTANCE - Method and device for drying a water-containing substance using an air stream by:
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20110041358 | METHODS OF MAKING POLYMERIC ARTICLES AND POLYMERIC ARTICLES FORMED THEREBY - Methods of making molded articles and the articles formed by the method, particularly viscoelastic gel articles. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041359 | Article Of Footwear Incorporating Tensile Strands And Securing Strands - An article of footwear may have a sole structure and an upper that includes a foundation element, a tensile strand, and a securing strand. The tensile strand is located adjacent to an exterior surface of the foundation element and substantially parallel to the exterior surface for a distance of at least five centimeters. The securing strand joins or secures the tensile strand to the foundation element. Although the thicknesses may vary, a thickness of the tensile strand may be at least three times the thickness of the securing strand. In some configurations, a backing strand may also assist with joining the securing strand to the foundation element. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041360 | Adjustable Sole Support System - A removable and adjustable insert for footwear has slots placed in the insole and/or midsole of the shoe to allow access to the arch and/or metatarsal and/or heel regions of the insole and/or midsole. In an embodiment, an insert placed into the arch insert slot that establishes how much the arch protrudes above the remainder of the top surface of the insole. One or more inserts are provided having different thicknesses so that the height of the arch can be varied by the user or at the direction of a third party, such as a doctor or a trainer. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041361 | Footware with decorative tongue - The article of footwear with decorative tongue is a shoe or the like having a sole and an upper attached thereto. The upper includes a tongue. A plurality of gemstones is attached to the tongue. Any desired type of gemstone(s) may be used, including variations in size, shape, color and chemical composition. Alternatively, a conventional tongue and a decorative attachment may be provided. The decorative attachment has opposed first and second faces, and a plurality of gemstones attached to the first face. The second face is releasably attached to an exterior face of the tongue by a suitable releasable fastener, such as mating hook and loop fasteners. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041362 | Athletic Shoes Having an Upper Whose Fitting Property is Improved - The present invention relates to the upper U of an athletic shoe comprising a first opening | 2011-02-24 |
20110041363 | Magnetic inter-changeable decoration - A magnetic inter-changeable decoration is for a shoe. The shoe is comprised of a sole and a top. The bottom surface has a periphery and a heel portion. A foot retaining strap is provided. The strap has ends coupled to the sole. A central extent is provided between the ends. Top and bottom faces are provided. A magnetic snap is provided. The snap has an upper magnetic side (female part) and a lower side with prongs. The prongs are inserted into the upper face of the strap. Finally, a decorative item is provided. The decorative item has an upper plane adapted to have decorations and a lower plane having a second magnetic snap (male part) being adapted to releasably couple with the upper side of the first magnetic snap. The first and second magnetic snaps are essentially coextensively in size and able to fit together. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041364 | FOOTWEAR - The invention relates to a footwear ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110041365 | SOCKLINER - A laminated foam sockliner for use in combination with footwear. The sockliner has a forward part generally underlying and supporting toes and metatarsal heads, a middle part generally underlying and supporting an arch, and a back part generally underlying and supporting a heel of the wearer. The sockliner includes a porous upper layer made from a flexible air permeable material. The upper layer provides support for at least a portion of the foot of the wearer including a heel and an arch of the foot. The sockliner also includes a shockfoam layer positioned generally at the back part of the sockliner below the upper layer. A top surface of the shockfoam layer being permanently bonded to at least a portion of a bottom surface of the upper layer underlying the back part of the sockliner. The forward part of the sockliner substantially lacks the shockfoam layer. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041366 | SNOW PLOW TOWING HITCH SYSTEM - A snow plow towing hitch system removably attached to an existing vehicle hitch which is lightweight and compact to allow an individual to attach the snow plow towing hitch system to a vehicle hitch when needed and to remove and store it when not in use. The snow plow towing hitch system includes a connecting bar connected to a vehicle hitch, a vertical support bar attached to the connecting bar, a plow blade rotatably attached to the vertical support bar, and a spring attached to the vertical support bar and the plow blade to limit rotation of the plow blade. Another alternate embodiment of the snow plow towing hitch system comes in a kit form allowing the user to easily assemble the snow plow towing hitch for use and to disassemble for storage or to use portions as a snow shovel. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041367 | ANIMAL TAGS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An animal tag includes a flag ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110041368 | Method and Apparatus for Marketing an Object - There is provided a method and an apparatus for marketing an object. The apparatus includes a display with a first mode and a second mode; and a housing for containing the object adjacent to the display. The display may preferably be coupled to a controller circuit for activating transition of the display between the first mode and the second mode, with the object being viewable through the display in the second mode. The method includes carrying out activities to create an association between the apparatus and the object; using the apparatus for containment of items; and causing an increase in awareness in the object through use of the apparatus. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041369 | DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGNAGE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a dynamic display signage system comprising a supporting means, a substantially pliable display panel being secured in a substantially vertical manner on said supporting means, and a primary drive means to allow the upward and downward vertical displacement of said display panel along said supporting means, characterized in that said display panel being provided with a secondary drive means operatively connected at the lower portion thereof, said secondary drive means having an independent motion with respect to said primary drive means to allow a consequent independent motion of said display panel at a pre-selected tension in order to maintain the consistent viewable surface integrity of the said display panel as it is vertically displaced. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041370 | FACE SHEET, IDENTIFICATION BAND, AND RELATED METHODS - A face sheet including a substrate layer and a layer that is coupled to the substrate layer and configured to facilitate thermal printing or inkjet printing. The substrate layer is made of a woven material, a non-woven material, or a film material. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041371 | FRAME HAVING INTEGRATED LIGHTING AND POWER SUPPLY - Frame having integrated lighting and power supply. The frame has a structure having side, front, and rear surfaces, which enclose an inner chamber. A solar module is situated in the area of at least one of the surfaces. A power accumulator is provided, which is connectable to the solar module, in order to store electrical energy which is provided by the solar module) in the case of incident light. Lighting means are situated inside the frame, which can be supplied with electrical energy by the power accumulator. A transparent plate is provided in the area of the front surface and an object can be presented in the inner chamber. Furthermore, the frame comprises means for opening and closing the frame, in order to be able to introduce the object into the inner chamber so that it can be lighted by the lighting means. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041372 | Non-Adhesive Acrylic Photo Album Or Folio Holder - An album having a front cover or a picture frame for displaying at least one photograph comprises a back portion having at least four side edges where two of the side edges are a top edge and a bottom edge and two of the side edges are a left edge and a right edge and a frame having a straight edge on each of the four inside edges located on top of the back portion. A transparent sheet adapted to be located within the frame having dimensions which are equal to the inside dimensions of the frame and at least one edge which is half round with a radius of one half the thickness of the transparent sheet. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041373 | Rotatable modular memorabilia display system enabling a vertical or horizontal configuration - A modular display system containing two attached modules for displaying some item in one module adjacent to an article of sports clothing such as a jersey in the other module. The jersey display module contains a square mounting platform on which an article of clothing is mounted. The secondary system module is meant to hold display items, including sports memorabilia, which may complement or give context to the article of sports clothing. The two modules are attached by only one set of attachment means located respectively on only one of each of the sides of the modules. The attachment means are designed for easily removing or attaching a secondary display module from or to the jersey display module. When the two modules are attached to each other forming the display system, the display system can then be rotated as a unit allowing the display system to be presented in a horizontal or vertical alignment where the secondary display module is aligned either to the left of, the right of, above or below the jersey display module. The square mounting platform is rotated on a horizontal axis correspondingly to the system alignment, after the system is mounted on vertical surface, and then re-deposited into the jersey display module so that the item being displayed remains right side up regardless of the system alignment. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041374 | FRAME BACK RETAINER - A frame back retainer for a multi-use frame includes a tab-like structure and a fastening structure. The tab-like structure defines an aperture at a first end and defines a graduated ramp portion at a second end. The tab-like structure includes at least one securing arm depending from the tab-like structure near the aperture. The fastening structure is positioned through the aperture of the tab-like structure and mounted to the multi-use frame. The fastening structure defines a raised pedestal profile from a surface of the multi-use frame for allowing rotation of the tab-like structure relative to the fastening structure. The at least one securing arm engaging an outer edge of the fastening structure to rotatably attach the fastening structure to the tab-like structure. In operation, the user rotates the tab-like structure relative to the fastening structure about an axis to engage or disengage the graduated ramp portion within the multi-use frame. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041375 | Recoil Operating Pistol with Nestable Barrel and Slide - A recoil operating pistol has a barrel and slide with at least a pair of flat mating surfaces extending along a substantial length of both the barrel and slide parallel to each other on opposite sides of the barrel. The matching flat surfaces of the barrel and slide allow relative sliding motion between the slide and the barrel when the at least a portion of the barrel is received in the hollow interior of the slide. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041376 | WEAPON PROTECTION DEVICE - A weapon protection device for enclosing a weapon. The weapon protection device protects the weapon from adverse conditions, including water, dust, dirt and sand. The weapon protection device features a transparent or translucent material that is impervious to water and is lightweight. The material is highly flexible and stretchable. The weapon protection device is compact when not in use and requires very little storage space. The weapon protection device allows a user to fire the weapon with either hand while the weapon is inside the protection device. The weapon protection device is designed to be a shoot-through device, which can be used where a weapon must be transported through a wet and/or dirty environment. The weapon protection device allows the weapon to be used on short notice and does not require removal of the weapon from the weapon protection device in order to use the weapon. A clear window is provided in the device in line with the standard projection sight (such as a laser sight) on the weapon so that the sight can be used even if the weapon is in the weapon protection device. A waterproof opening seal, such as a dry sack seal, is provided. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041377 | Dual Mode Reflex and Telescopic Sight Combination - A combined reflex/telescopic sight that includes a telescopic optical element train and a view window, offset from the optical element train. A transition assembly is positioned to receive light from the optical element train and the view window and has an image display, a collimating lens-set positioned to transmit light to the image display and a luminous reticle. This assembly may be placed in a first mode wherein light from the optical train travels through the collimating lenses to the image display and light from the view window is blocked. In a second mode light from the optical train is blocked and light from the luminous reticle travels through the collimating lens set and is combined with light from the view window and a resulting combined image appears at the image display. Finally an actuation assembly is adapted to permit a user to switch the transition assembly between modes. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041378 | Method and Apparatus for Adjustably Supporting a Component in an Optical Sight - A method and apparatus relate to an optical sight that includes a first section, and a second section having optics thereon and having spaced first and second portions. One aspect of the method and apparatus involves: adjustably positioning the first portion relative to the first section; and yieldably urging movement of the second portion toward a target position relative to the first section while yieldably resisting movement of the second portion away from the target position, movement of the first portion by the adjusting structure effecting movement of the second portion relative to the first section. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041379 | Bait rigging holder - The present invention describes a bait rigging holder constructed from only a single block of material such as plastic. The bait holder is provided with a first pair of side members having a trough or slot extending along the entire length of these first pair of side members. A second pair of side members extend from the end of the first pair of side members and are also provided with a slot or trough therethrough. The height of the second pair of side members is less than the height of the first pair of side members. The bait rigging holder is utilized to rig a bait fish, such as a ballyhoo by allowing a fisherman to appropriately attach the bait fish to a hook, such as a circle hook. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041380 | FISHING SINKER - A fishing sinker includes a tumbled limestone body and an element for attaching the limestone body to a fishing line. The element for attaching the limestone body to a fishing line can include: a break-away swivel fastener including a stem in a cavity of the limestone body, an eyelet, and a swivel body coupling the stem to the eyelet, an eyelet including a loop portion and a twisted portion, or a tongue and groove fastener. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041381 | Bait dispenser - A bait dispenser | 2011-02-24 |
20110041382 | Fly-safe, fly patch - A fly-safe fly patch for containing and drying fishing flies having an outer injection molded cover, an inner injection molded telescoping capsule, and a gate when actuated provides access to an internal storage chamber within the fly patch's capsule. The fly patch is sized such that the fly patch may be actuated with a single hand, the thumb and forefingers. The fly patch is constructed such that the described means for actuating exposes a gate in the sidewall accessing the inner storage chamber and when manual compression is removed the gate in the sidewall automatically shuts providing a safe, loss free environment for the fishing flies. The fly patch is shaped to avoid entanglement with brush and other accessories used during angling as well as include a fixation apparatus for attaching the fly-patch to a fly-fishing vest or other articles during angling. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041383 | RODENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A rodent management station includes a housing having a base and a lid that together at least in part define an interior space of the housing. The lid is positionable relative to the base between a closed configuration of the station in which the interior space is substantially enclosed, and an opened configuration of the station in which the interior space is accessible for servicing. The housing has an entry opening through which rodents enter the interior space of the housing. The rodent management station also includes at least one of a trap and a bait positionable within the interior space of the housing. The base includes a floor panel and an inner surface on which rodents move within the interior space. An upstanding rear wall extends upward relative to the floor panel about substantially less than the circumference of the floor panel. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041384 | INSECT TRAP - The invention relates to an insect trap which has been designed to facilitate simple and efficient servicing, maintenance and cleaning. The trap includes a back housing; a frame swing mounted to said housing; and a cover comprising openings allowing insects to enter the trap and the frame supports at least one light such that said frame and lights can be moved from a first position where they overlie the back housing, to a second position where they lie clear of the back housing such that an insect catching means which may be fitted over the back housing is readily accessible for replacement during servicing. Additionally, the trap is adapted for ease of servicing and jet cleaning by the provision of shields each of which sealably protect, from water ingress, the plurality of lights at the positions where they connect to electrical fittings. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041385 | Bedbug Trap - An device for attracting and capturing an insect is provided. The device includes a housing which defines an interior space and a plurality of entrances in open communication with the interior space, a downwardly sloping panel coupled to and disposed within the housing, and an adhesive attached to at least a portion of the bottom surface of the downwardly sloping panel. The downwardly sloping panel and the housing together define a tapering passageway which leads to a crevice opposite at least one of the plurality of entrances, and the adhesive attached to the bottom surface of the panel is adapted to capture the insect. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041386 | Extraction From Suspensions - A suspension may include an aqueous liquid and suspended particles. The particles may include a nonpolar and/or hydrophobic substance (e.g., a lipid) substantially contained within polar and/or hydrophilic exterior layers. A method for extracting the suspended lipids may include adding a nonpolar solvent to the suspension and disrupting the exterior layers to expose the lipids to the nonpolar solvent. In some cases, particles may also include interior hydrophilic portions (e.g., intracellular water), which may be exposed to the aqueous liquid via disruption of the exteriors. The mixture may be accelerated to segregate the mixture into first and second products. The first product may have a majority of the nonpolar and/or hydrophobic substances. The second product may have a majority of the polar substances. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041387 | CORROSION AND MICROBIAL CONTROL IN HYDROCARBONACEOUS COMPOSITIONS - Provided are additives of formula I for use in hydrocarbonaceous compositions, such as petroleum or liquid fuels: (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein. The additives improve the corrosion resistance of the compositions. The additives also enhance the antimicrobial efficacy of any added biocides contained in such compositions. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041388 | METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT PYROLYSIS - The invention relates to a method for carrying out pyrolysis in such manner that a first raw material is fed to a combustion boiler and a second raw material is fed to a pyrolysis reactor which are integrated together, energy fractions are formed from the raw material in the combustion boiler and gaseous and liquid product fractions are formed from the raw material in the pyrolysis reactor by fast pyrolysis. According to the invention, production of the pyrolysis product and energy fractions is controlled by optimizing the selection of the raw material, product distribution and production costs, value and quality of at least one product fraction by varying the process variables, which are selected from the group comprising a first raw material, a second raw material, quantities of the raw materials, selection of additional materials, process parameters, selection of an additional process step, composition and quantity of the carrier gas used, quantity of oxygen, selection of the heat transfer agent and moisture content of the raw material. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041389 | Process for Separating Off Nitrogen from Natural Gas - The invention relates to a process for liquefying a hydrocarbon-rich, nitrogen-containing feed fraction, preferably natural gas, wherein:
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20110041390 | Method for Making Biomass Pellets - The present invention is directed to a process for forming biomass pellets using biomass feedstock having predetermined characteristics to form biomass pellets having desired characteristics. The process can utilize feedstock derived from a variety of biomass feedstock sources, including wood, agricultural crops, energy crops and weeds, alone or in combination. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041391 | Process For Recycling Waste Materials - The present invention provides a process which utilizes biodiesel and other high boiling esters containing short alkyl groups to produce liquid fuels from waste material. The waste material is added to a solvent having a predetermined cycle starting solvent volume. An energy source is introduced into the solvent for a predetermined time at a predetermined temperature and pressure to form a non-grindable product. The energy source is removed and the product is cooled to a predetermined temperature to produce the fuel. The invention also encompasses the fuel formed by the process described. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041392 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE TORREFACTION OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIAL - Systems and methods for producing torrefied lignocellulosic material in a commercially suitable process. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041393 | INDIRECT HEAT-DRYING APPARATUS, INDIRECT HEAT-DRYING METHOD OF DRYING SUBSTANCE TO BE DRIED, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SOLID FUEL - The present invention provides an indirect heat-drying apparatus that is resistant to adhesion of the substance to be dried on heating pipes and gives a product having a desired and stabilized liquid content. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041394 | Rotary tar slurrifier - A method for reducing tar fuel viscosity by steam heating, during slurrification in a rotary slurrifier, is described for creating slurries of many small tar particles suspended in a continuous water phase. This heating is done at pressure to avoid evaporation of the water. The tar in water slurry is evaporatively cooled by subsequent depressurization. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041395 | Integrated Agriculture and Aquaculture Production System - The present invention concerns a system for the production of high yield agricultural and aquaculture products using separate, discrete and scalable production units that cooperate to provide a low carbon food production facility. A combination of greenhouses, hydroponic farms, fish hatcheries and on-site pyrolysis-gasification generators is used to produce and consume almost all the necessary materials from a feed stock of municipal waste, and other forms of carbon-containing waste feed stocks. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041396 | Convex Cutting and Trimming Method for Shaping Trees - A tree trimming method that is related to a convex method of angular trimming of trees. The methodology uses angle cuts for tree trimming and shaping of all shade trees, evergreen trees, and ornamental trees. The angle cutting of limbs is in a “convex cut”. This makes curved cuts bring the tree limbs in a radial shape and encourages them to grow which results in the tree canopy to be round or radial in shape. Angle cutting proves useful either on the outside perimeter or useful in vertical clearing inside the tree canopy for clearance (for power lines and such). Essentially any angle of clearing or directional shaping can be done with this of cutting method—under the canopy, on the sides, at the top, or clearing pathways through the middle without damage to the trees. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041397 | GREENHOUSE WINDBREAK MECHANISM - There is provided a greenhouse windbreak mechanism which is less prone to collapse of cultivation greenhouses, even when the greenhouse windbreak mechanism is constructed along with the cultivation greenhouses such as plastic greenhouses with relatively-lower strength and is subjected to storm winds or strong monsoons. There are provided a windbreak fence which surrounds one or more cultivation greenhouses and is annularly placed to be erected with a larger height than that of the cultivation greenhouses, a ventilation portion which is formed, at an upper portion of the windbreak fence, to have a predetermined longitudinal width from the upper end of the windbreak fence and includes a plurality of through holes which are dispersedly placed; and a plurality of baffle plates which form a plurality of through holes in its entire surface or partially for passing strong winds therethrough when they are laterally placed above the cultivation greenhouses. The ventilation portion and the baffle plates alleviate strong winds intruding into the inside of the mechanism by getting around the upper end of the windbreak fence, when the strong winds impinge on the windbreak fence. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041398 | APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING A PLANT - An apparatus for displaying a plant is described. The apparatus includes a first substantially horizontal member that engages a first surface of a structure at a first vertical position. A second substantially horizontal member engages a second surface of the structure at a second vertical position that is lower than the first vertical position. The first surface is opposite to the second surface. A frame is coupled to the second substantially horizontal member and is shaped to support a pot containing the plant. The weight of the supported plant urges the first substantially horizontal member against the first surface of the structure and urges the second substantially horizontal member against the second surface of the structure, thereby securing the apparatus to the structure. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041399 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING PLANT VIGOR - A system for evaluating the quality and/or vigor of plants is described. Plants are planted in row sections and a cart is used to pass a radiometric sensor over the row sections. The cart has a radiometric sensor assembly positioned above the row section. Each sensor assembly generates a data signal and a computer receives and stores the data signals. The field cart is positioned above the row sections and measures the existence of plants in the row section and the quantity of vegetation in the row section. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041400 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING PLANT SEEDS - In intensive agriculture it is important to provide high-quality seeds with a good, rapid and uniform germination. The invention relates to a method for treating plant seeds. The invention also relates to a device for treating plant seeds by applying such a method. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041401 | DRIP EMITTER WITH SEED PACKET - A seed germination device for use in connection with a drip irrigation system, which includes a drip irrigation emitter having a water inlet tube for connection to a water source, an emitter housing having a base and a perimeter wall that define a partially enclosed interior space, an open end, and a water outlet, and a cellulosic seed packet disposed within the enclosed interior space and over said water outlet tube. When the emitter housing is disposed on or under soil and the water turned on, the seed packet dissolves and the germination commences. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041402 | PLANT PROPAGATION TRANSFER METHOD - A plant propagation transfer method comprising the steps of segregating plantlets ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110041403 | HEATING STRUCTURE OF A GASIFICATION TANK IN AN ACTION - A heating structure of a gasification tank in an action includes a furniture which is provided with an action and an interior of the action is provided with a gasification tank and a gas cylinder. A wall of the gasification tank in the action is provided with at least one electrothermal pad by which gas passing through the gasification tank can be heated up, avoiding that air pressure is reduced as air temperature in the gasification tank is too low, as the present invention can effectively and continuously heat up the air in the gasification tank. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041404 | Plasma-based apparatus for gasifying bio-waste into synthetic gas - An apparatus for producing synthetic gas from bio-waste includes a chamber, a feeder, a plasma torch, a steam-providing and water-circulating system and a synthetic gas cleaner. The feeder is in communication with the chamber. The feeder feeds the bio-waste into the chamber. The plasma torch is in communication with the chamber. The plasma torch provides plasma into the chamber for gasifying the bio-waste into the synthetic gas. The steam-providing and water-circulating system circulates water for cooling the chamber and the plasma torch. Furthermore, the steam-providing and water-circulating system and provides steam into the plasma torch for the generation of the plasma. The synthetic gas cleaner is in communication with the chamber. The synthetic gas cleaner receives the produced synthetic gas and polishes it into fuel-class gas. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041405 | Entrained-flow gasification of biomass as slurry - A method for entrained bed gasification of biomass is provided, wherein pure biomass is first torrefied then milled and the torrefied and milled biomass is introduced to the gasification process with a fluid as a slurry. An energetically favorable process is described using the combination of torrefaction, milling and mixing with a liquid, preferably residual products from a subsequent synthesis process, but also other available suitable materials. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041406 | CLOSURE DEVICE FOR MAN-DOORS IN OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS - The invention relates to a closure device for man-door in overhead garage doors. The invention is suitable for garage doors ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110041407 | LOUVER ROTATING MECHANISM - A louver rotating mechanism for louvers of a sectional covering for architectural openings is adapted to rotate the louvers between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the louvers are in generally parallel planes, and in the closed position, the louvers are generally in a common plane. The rotating mechanism includes a slot and gate system. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041408 | SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSLATION AND LOCKING OPERATION OF SLIDING DOORS - The invention relates to a system intended to enable the translational movement of sliding doors and to actuate the blocking of same, whereby blocking means ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110041409 | Vehicle Assemblies Having Fascia Panels with Capacitance Sensors Operative for Detecting Proximal Objects - A vehicle assembly includes an electrically non-conductive fascia panel and an electrical conductor mounted to the fascia panel. The conductor capacitively couples to an electrically conductive object proximal to the fascia panel while the conductor is driven with an electrical charge such that capacitance of the conductor changes due to the conductor capacitively coupling with the object. The assembly may further include a controller operable for driving the conductor with the electrical charge and for measuring the capacitance of the conductor to determine whether an electrically conductive object is proximal to the fascia panel. The controller controls a vehicle function such as movement of a movable panel like a lift gate associated with the fascia panel depending on whether an electrically conductive object is proximal to the fascia panel. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041410 | DOOR CLOSING MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a hydrotherapy device comprising at least one door which is operable between an open condition in which access is provided to the interior of the device and a closed condition in which access is prevented to the interior of the device. The door closing mechanism according to the present invention may be designed to quickly provide either a “left hand” or a “right hand” configuration to the door. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041411 | FLEXIBLE DOOR PANEL COLD STORAGE DOOR SYSTEM - A flexible door panel cold storage door system incorporates a flexible movable door panel having an internal support frame assembly and the door panel has a plurality of gasket sections removably attached to a cold space surface of a door panel jacket with each gasket section having at least one ferrous gasket target and the gasket sections are aligned and cooperate with a plurality of electromagnets that are mounted in a doorframe assembly when the door panel is in a closed position. The electromagnets are mounted in wells in the doorframe assembly and are powered on when the door panel is in the closed position and the wells are interconnected by a ventilation channel that conducts air heated by operation of the electromagnets through the ventilation channel and into and through a bottom sweep assembly of the door panel in a closed loop. The heated air reduces or eliminates problems of icing in the immediate vicinity of the periphery of the door panel and reduces or eliminates problems of freezing of the door panel in a closed position. The gasket sections are easily replaced if worn or damaged during use. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041412 | FRICTION MATERIAL AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - A friction material has a resin amount distribution that is the largest at a portion near a non-friction surface, that becomes lower toward an inside and that is the lowest at a portion near a friction surface. For example, such friction material is manufacture as follows. First, two friction materials are overlapped while the friction surfaces faced with each other. Then, the friction materials are dried at a room temperature. At this time, the resin has such a characteristic as to move while dragged by a solvent that dries from the non-friction surface located outside. Using such characteristic, the resin amount at the portion near the friction surface is lessened. Then, a temperature at the friction surface is made low and a temperature at the non-friction surface is made high in a drying step of the friction material. Thereby, the resin amount at the portion near the friction surface is lessened. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041413 | ABRASIVE TOOL HAVING A PARTICULAR POROSITY VARIATION - An abrasive tool has a body including an abrasive portion having abrasive grains contained within a matrix material, and a first reinforcing member contained within the abrasive portion, wherein the body comprises a porosity variation difference through at least half of a thickness of the body of not greater than 250% from a mean porosity of the body. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041414 | Expanded Metal Gutter Cover and Method of Installation - A gutter cover is formed through expanded metal manufacturing techniques to create alternating areas of solid metal and diamond-shaped openings to facilitate the shedding of leaves while passing water into the gutter. The gutter cover is mounted without fasteners by securing a hook portion underneath the front lip of the gutter and arcing the body portion of the gutter cover to press the rearward drip foot against the gutter and the drip hip adjacent to the fascia board into a pressure fit. The length of the gutter cover from the rearward edge to the front end being slightly longer than the corresponding length of the gutter structure. The gutter cover includes an integral drip leg projecting downwardly from the drip hip and being formed with an area of expanded metal diamond-shaped apertures to direct water into the gutter trough. A front drip lip directs water away from the gutter face. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041415 | SELF-CONTAINED STRUCTURE CONFIGURABLE AS A SHIPPING CONTAINER AND AS A DWELLING - A self-contained structure configurable as a shipping container and as a dwelling is provided. The self-contained structure configurable as a shipping container and as a dwelling includes a lower section including a platform and a floor, said lower section forming a first portion of a foundation of said dwelling; an upper section including a ceiling and connected to the lower section to define a cavity, said upper section forming a first portion of a roof of said dwelling; a plurality of wall components attached to said lower section and said upper section within said cavity to form subcavities within said cavity; a plurality of panels attachable to said lower section and said upper section to enclose said cavity when the structure is configured as the shipping container and attachable to said upper section to form a second portion of said roof of said dwelling extending from said first portion of said roof to define an approximate area of said dwelling when the structure is configured as the dwelling; and a plurality of extension walls storable within said subcavities when the structure is configured as the shipping container and configurable to enclose said approximate area of said dwelling when the structure is configured as the dwelling. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041416 | RAINWATER DIVERTER - Rainwater diverter comprises a base member and a sleeve member. The base member includes a tubular conduit having an upper end and a lower end sized to closely fit within an upper end of a lower downspout section. Surrounding the tubular conduit is a fluid chamber having an open upper end and a closed bottom, and a discharge opening adjacent the bottom. The sleeve member has a lower end sized to have a close sliding fit inside the open upper end of the chamber, and an upper end sized to have a close sliding fit over a lower end of an upper downspout section. The sleeve member is shaped to provide a narrow gap between the sleeve member and the upper end of the tubular conduit leading into the chamber surrounding the tubular conduit. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041417 | Reconfigurable Converting Line for Fabricating Absorbent Articles - The present disclosure relates to converting lines for manufacturing absorbent articles, and more particularly, to converting lines having modular process equipment modules and converting mechanisms reconfigurable for making different absorbent articles. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041418 | PREFABRICATED TEMPORARY HOUSE ADDITION - A prefabricated, transportable, ADA compliant, temporary addition, providing ADA accessible bathing, hygiene, and optional laundry facilities to the disabled occupants, eliminating the need to negotiate stairs to access a second floor bath or basement laundry. The addition is designed to be transported, lifted, connected and disconnected multiple times. The addition contains a walk-in shower with grab bars, ADA sink and sink base, tilt mirror, raised toilet with grab bars, egress door, light, heating unit, and exhaust fan. The addition is supported on a foundation of piers and attached to a ground floor room of an existing home by way of a connecting collar, minimizing the surface area connection to the house. The addition is pre-plumbed and wired with plumbing and electrical access points at the base of the addition that are connected to the existing home's utilities through a hole into the basement. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041419 | CONSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD THEREOF - A nuclear power plant building includes a building body portion and a roof covering over the building body portion. The building body portion is formed in a rectangular shape in plane cross section by four outer walls. The roof is of a shell construction. In addition, corner walls each to bridge between the adjacent outer walls or to bridge between the roof and the outer wall are provided at angle portions of the body portion of the building. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041420 | Metal Bird Spike with Memory Shape Base - A bird deterrent device is presented having a base that is at least partially composed of a metal or metal composite. The base can be configured such that the base has sufficient resiliency to revert to an original form after being bent at least 15° . A plurality of spikes can be coupled to the base so that the device is stackable with other such devices while the spikes are oriented at least 5° out of parallel with respect to a plane of the base. It is contemplated that the devices can be stacked such that the base of one device is less than 3 cm from the base of an adjacent device in the stack. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041421 | Roofing Element with Placement Indicator Features, Roof Comprised Thereof and Method of Applying the Elements to a Roof - A synthetic roofing element is provided having laterally spaced-apart placement indicators in a headlap portion thereof, defining a spacing zone between the placement indicators, with the placement indicators comprising a means for providing a visual indication of proper placement of spaced-apart edges of adjacent roofing elements in a next-overlying course of roofing element. The placement indicators can comprise vertical lines, and can include instructions in text. Spacing nibs can also be used. The placement indicators can include markings for placing corners of tabs of next-overlying roofing elements. A roof comprised of such roofing elements and a method of applying such elements are also disclosed. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041422 | DOUBLE ANCHOR AND LIFTING SHACKLE FOR CONCRETE SLABS - A lifting mechanism for a concrete structure is provided through means of a void former and anchor assembly which it cast in place to provide an accurate recess in the structure having two or more spaced divergent anchors therein. The anchors define annularly aligned apertures within the recess. A lifting shackle of an arcuate configuration complimental with that of the recess is received within the recess and carries an arcuate locking bolt extendable through the aligned apertures. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041423 | UNIVERSAL FLOOR PANEL FOR RAISED FLOORS - An replacement floor panel is provided for a raised floor, and includes a top plate with corner-forming sections and leveling legs for height adjustment. Foot-print-expanding brackets engage the leveling legs for extending their foot print outwardly so that the floor panel can be used on different raised floor systems without misalignment problems with stanchion supports. A handle is pivotally mounted in the top plate between a flush position and a raised position for grasping to lift the replacement floor panel, the handle having a decor matching the top plate for aesthetics. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041424 | Grouted Tubular Energy-Dissipation Unit - The present invention discloses a grouted tubular energy-dissipation unit comprising an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube is coaxially inserted into the outer tube defining a gap within a lapping portion of the tubes for receiving expansive cement grout. After solidified, the expansive cement grout forms an expansive ring. A prestress produced by the expansive cement grout increases the friction between the expansive ring and the tubes. In service, the present invention can transfer the axial force via the friction between the tubes and the expansive cement grout. In case of earthquake, the sliding friction between the tubes and the expansive cement grout can absorb energy. The present invention does not require high precise in manufacturing and constructing, saves steel and has low cost. It is only need to replace the grouted tubular energy-dissipation unit when the present invention is damaged in earthquake, which is very convenient. | 2011-02-24 |
20110041425 | BUCKLING RESTRAINED BRACE FOR STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT AND SEISMIC ENERGY DISSIPATION - A buckling restrained brace includes a deformable core contained within an outer casing. Ends of the core protrude from the casing for connection to a frame or other structure. A length of the deformable core between its ends, referred to as the gauge or yielding section, is capable of deforming during an earthquake or blast loading. The gauge section is differentially heat treated from the ends so that the gauge section has a lower yield strength than the ends. The casing provides containment of the core to prevent buckling of the core. A metal foil interface or unbonding layer is provided between the deformable core and the casing so that the deformable core does not bind to the casing. The buckling restrained brace provides significant performance improvements over prior art BRBs coupled with simplified assembly. | 2011-02-24 |