| 10th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
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| 20150060545 | DATA READ-OUT DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A card reader (data read-out device) causes an image display section to display an image that indicates a predetermined portion on a display surface of a display panel, as a portion where a non-contact IC card (recording medium) is to be close. An antenna for making communications with a non-contact IC card is arranged at a portion located at the rear side of the predetermined portion on a rear surface of the display panel. In a case where a user brings a non-contact IC card close to the predetermined portion on the display surface presented as an image, the card reader reads out data from a non-contact IC card wirelessly by using an antenna. A user can identify a portion where a recording medium is to be brought close without turning his/her gaze away from the display surface of the card reader. Therefore, it is possible to bring a recording medium close to a proper position so as to enable reading out data. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060546 | CARD READER - A card reader may include a card conveying mechanism structured to convey the card; a conveying passage; a magnetic head to abut a magnetic stripe formed on a card and read or record data on the card; a head moving mechanism to move the magnetic head; and an abutting part abutting with one end of the card. The card conveying mechanism may include a drive source, and a first conveying roller and a second conveying roller. The first conveying roller is disposed on one end side of the conveying passage. The second conveying roller is disposed on the other end of the conveying passage. The card conveying mechanism may include a first torque limiter disposed in a power transmission path from the drive source to the first conveying roller, and a second torque limiter disposed in a power transmission path from the drive source to the second conveying roller. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060547 | PORTABLE TERMINAL APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS REGISTRATION METHOD FOR THE PORTABLE TERMINAL APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A portable terminal apparatus includes: a two-dimensional code obtaining portion that obtains a two-dimensional code indicating address information; an address information judgment portion that analyzes the two-dimensional code and judges whether or not the two-dimensional code includes an IP address; an access portion that accesses an image processing apparatus residing at the IP address upon the two-dimensional code being judged as including the IP address; an MIB information obtaining portion that obtains MIB information from the image processing apparatus; and a registration portion that judges on the basis of the MIB information whether or not the image processing apparatus can be operated from the portable terminal apparatus by an application being activated, the application being installed on the portable terminal apparatus, and registers information for use of the image processing apparatus upon the image processing apparatus being judged as being able to be operated from the portable terminal apparatus. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060548 | SYSTEM FOR VERIFYING AN ITEM IN A PACKAGE USING A DATABASE - A system for verifying an item in a package using a database comprises a database and a verifier. A package producer provides the database with an identifier for one or more items each of a type, wherein the package producer produces a package, where the package includes the one or more items each of the type with an associated one or more selected tag identifiers that are placed in a location on an item of the one or more items. The verifier verifies the one or more items of the type using 1) the associated one or more selected tag identifiers as detected using a spectral measurement or 2) a tag characteristic as detected using an imager, and 3) the identifier retrieved from the database. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060549 | VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER FOR BAR CODE READER - A system and method for controlling an amplifier in a bar code reader are disclosed, wherein the method may include receiving light at a photodiode within the bar code reader from a bar code being scanned by a scan mirror powered by a scan motor; converting the received light into an initial electrical signal; determining whether the scan motor is undergoing a change in direction; establishing a gain value for the amplifier based on an outcome of the determining step; and amplifying the initial electrical signal into an amplified signal using the established gain value. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060550 | Modular Focus System for Image Based Readers - A modular focus system for image based code readers includes swappable lens attachments enables fixed focus, manual focus, and variable focus operation from a single reader. A manual focus lens cap includes a manually adjustable focus ring to change the focus of the reader. A variable focus lens module includes a liquid lens that is manipulated by a voltage delivered via a pair of electrodes to adjust the focus of the reader. The lens attachments can be swapped out and replaced as needed. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060551 | RETROREFLECTIVE ARTICLES HAVING A MACHINE-READABLE CODE - Retroreflective articles comprise a substrate and a bar code provided on the substrate. The bar code comprises at least one human-readable information which provides framing information and a machine-readable information which provides variable information. The human-readable information is visible under a first condition and invisible under a second condition, and the machine-readable information is invisible under the first condition and visible under the second condition. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060552 | User Interface For an Optical Code Scanner - An optical code scanner is presented that includes an improved user interface and an improved external computer interface. The user interface includes illumination devices that illuminate an air gap between the edges of a weigh plate and the top surface of the optical code scanner. The illumination devices provide guidance to the operator that allows the operator to optimize scanning performance. The external computer interface exposes controls that allow an external computer to determine what information is displayed to an operator. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060553 | SELF-ADHESIVE TYPE RADIO FREQUENCY ANTI-COUNTERFEITING AND ANTI-RECLAMATION LABEL - A self adhesive type radio frequency anti-counterfeiting and anti-reclamation label includes a self-adhesive label provided with characters or patterns and has its inner surface formed with a gluing layer. A radio frequency identification system is installed at the outer side of the gluing layer and provided with a foundation plate mounted with a radio frequency chip and an antenna serving as a passive source signals sent out by the identification chip. A tearing region is formed between the label and the radio frequency identification system for receiving therein the radio frequency identification system, the antenna or the identification chip. The label can be torn up, or the tearing region can be torn off manually to separate the label from the radio frequency identification system, or separate the identification chip from the antenna, letting the original label impossible to be recycled for attaining an objective of anti-counterfeiting. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060554 | RFID TAG - An RFID tag including an inlay having a sheet-like shape and including an antenna and an IC chip electrically connected to the antenna, an outer covering member that covers the inlay, the outer covering member having a planar shape and including a main surface and a rear surface, and a frame part arranged on at least one of the main surface and the rear surface. The frame part is erected in a thickness direction of the outer covering member. The frame part surrounds the IC chip in a plan view. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060555 | ANTENNA MODULE - An antenna module includes a base including two opposing mounting surfaces, an antenna coil provided on or in the base so as to define an opening, the antenna coil having a shape that is symmetrical or substantially symmetrical with respect to a reference plane, and an IC chip and a plurality of electronic components mounted on one of the mounting surfaces and electrically coupled to the antenna coil, the IC chip and the electronic components being arranged inside the opening when viewed in plan from a normal direction of the mounting surface. At least two of the plurality of electronic components are arranged so as to be symmetrical or substantially symmetrical to each other with respect to the reference plane when viewed in plan from the normal direction. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060556 | METHOD FOR GENERATING IMAGES FROM TEXT - A computer assisted method for generating an image from a text character includes the steps of reading the text character from a machine readable storage device and pattern mapping the text character to a pattern of multiple-valued text characters, and rendering the image. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060557 | ENERGY SAVING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for energy saving during the operation of an HVAC system comprising an energy saving unit, comprising: installing a temperature probe in the supply air that can send data to the energy saving unit; configuring the energy saving unit to perform a set of functions comprising: receiving a user's instructions for turning on the HVAC system and setting a target room temperature; shutting off the heater or compressor when the target temperature is reached; measuring the temperature of the air in the room that is being heated or cooled and comparing the temperature of the supply air with the temperature of the air in the room; and causing the blower to keep running after shutting off the heater or compressor for as long as the temperature of the air in the room is smaller or greater than the temperature of the supply air, respectively. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060558 | HVAC SYSTEM WITH POSITIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT VARYING ALONG LENGTH OF HEAT ROD - In a first aspect, a vehicle HVAC system includes: a housing that defines at least first and second air conduits to a vehicle interior compartment; and at least first and second heat rods that each traverses the first and second air conduits, wherein a first positive temperature coefficient along a length of the first heat rod is greater at the first air conduit than at the second air conduit, and wherein a second positive temperature coefficient along a length of the second heat rod is greater at the second air conduit than at the first air conduit. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060559 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING HEAT FOR A VEHICLE - A method and a system ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060560 | TOY RACETRACK HAVING COLLAPSIBLE LOOP PORTION - A toy racetrack is disclosed including a partial loop section configured to maintain a partial loop configuration when maintained in an unloaded, freestanding configuration, and that collapses when in a loaded state in which a toy vehicle passes over such partial loop section. When a force is applied to the upper section of the pathway from a traversing toy vehicle, the added force shifts the center of gravity past the balancing point that maintains the partial loop section in its freestanding configuration, and the partial loop section collapses. A spring-loaded head may be provided at the end of the upper portion of the partial loop section, and may be configured to spring away from the partial loop section when contacted by a toy vehicle. A wind-up motor may be provided that drives a diverter in the base of the partial loop section, which may direct a toy vehicle through the partial loop section or onto an alternative racetrack path. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060561 | STRAY CURRENT RESISTANT DIRECT FIXATION FASTENER - A bonded fastener for a railway rail comprising: top and bottom generally horizontal plates bonded and separated by an insulating material wherein the top plate defines a rail bed; a plurality of clip housings wherein each clip housing houses part of a hold-down clip for attaching the rail to the bonded fastener; a plurality of anchor assembly areas wherein each anchor assembly area defines an opening through the bonded fastener for receiving an attachment device for attaching the fastener to a supporting surface; and one or more generally vertical barriers comprising part of the bonded fastener. Further, a first generally horizontal barrier may extend from the bonded fastener underneath each of the clip housings, and a second generally horizontal barrier may extend from the rail bed underneath the rail on each side of the bonded fastener. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060562 | WIRED CONTROLLING AND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR IRRIGATION OF LOCALIZED AREAS OF SOIL - A controlling and monitoring system for irrigating localized areas includes a first power and control unit supplying power to multiple power outlets; a first plurality of controllable valves connectable to a water pipeline and positioned at first specific areas, each connected by a first control line to a power outlet; a return line interconnecting all of the first plurality of valves and the first power and control unit; a second plurality of controllable valves connectable to the pipeline and positioned at second specific areas, each controlled by a valve control unit having first and second inputs; and a second power and control unit having a first power and control output connected to the return line with the first inputs of the valve control units, and a second power and control output connected to the second input of each of the valve control units via a second control line. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060563 | FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLIES HAVING ACOUSTICAL FORCE MODIFIERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - The present disclosure is directed to fuel injectors that provide efficient injection, ignition, and combustion of various types of fuels. One example of such an injector can include a sensor that detects one or more conditions in the combustion chamber. The injector can also include an acoustical force generator or modifier that is responsive to the sensor and can be configured to (a) induce vibrations in the fuel in the injector body and/or in the combustion chamber, (b) induce vibrations in air in the combustion chamber, (c) induce vibrations in a valve driver or other injector component to actuate a flow valve, and/or (d) control patterning of fuel injected into the combustion chamber. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060564 | Scent dispenser with integrated wick - Apparatus and methods for dispensing scented components include a container with an opening, a closure engageable with the opening, a wick engaged with the closure and extending into the container, and a stop member engaged with the wick, the stop member having a dimension greater than the diameter of the opening for preventing removal of a portion of the wick from the container. In use, the closure can be removed from the opening to extend the wick and expose a first portion of the wick to a location. Contact between the opening and stop member retains a second portion of the wick in the container in contact with a scented component to draw the scented component toward the location. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060565 | PASSIVE VOLATILE DISPENSING DEVICE - A passive volatile dispensing device includes a housing having first and second curved walls and sidewalls between the curved walls. A volatile-bearing substrate is disposed within an internal cavity of the housing. The first and second curved walls each include at least one aperture and at least two opposing sidewalls include a vent therein. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060566 | IONIZATION PROBE - In the ionization probe, an assist gas nozzle, coaxial with a nozzle, is provided around a nozzle that discharges a liquid sample. A housing inside which is formed an annular assist gas channel is provided around the assist gas nozzle. A gas inlet for introducing gas into the assist gas heating channel and gas outlet for feeding gas from channel to assist gas nozzle are provided at opposite locations across the center of the channel. Gas introduced into the assist gas heating channel is heated by a substantially annular heater, and high temperature gas is discharged through gas discharge hole of the assist gas nozzle. The heater and the channel through which high temperature gas flows are arranged solely at the tip part of the ionization probe, so thermal insulation of the probe base part can be easily accomplished. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060567 | ADJUSTABLE STOCK ASSEMBLY FOR FLUID SPRAY GUN AND METHODS - An adjustable stock assembly for a fluid spray gun can be adjusted to have a different profile shape; and/or to have a different rotational position relative to the rest of the spray gun; and/or to have a different length relative to the rest of the spray gun; and/or to have a different tilt angle relative to the rest of the spray gun. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060568 | PAINT CAN ADAPTER FOR HANDHELD SPRAY DEVICE - An adapter allows direct connection of a handheld spray device to paint cans of varying dimensions. The adapter includes a cage for holding the paint can, a cap that connects the cage to the handheld spray device, and a gasket that seals the open upper end of the paint can to the cap. The adapter may also include a suction tube extension that is connectable between the pump inlet and the suction tube of the spray device. A can spacer insert is positionable in the cage to elevate paint cans of varying heights so that the upper ring of the paint can engages the gasket. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060569 | SPRAY GUN - A spray gun includes a handle and a spray head mounted to each other for forming a hollow main body. A switching assembly is mounted in the main body between the handle and the spray head for controlling the operating type of the spray gun. The switching assembly includes a seat mounted in the main body, a shank extending through the seat, an outlet set received in the seat, a first button and a second button, wherein the first button and the second button are respectively connected two a front end and a rear end of the shank. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060570 | SUSTAINABLE SHOWER - Disclosed is a shower apparatus comprising: •a housing ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060571 | Adjustable Smooth Bore Nozzle - An adjustable nozzle comprising a nozzle body with an inlet, an outlet and a flow chamber having a smooth bore extending between the inlet and the outlet. An elastic water impervious material is in fluid communication with the inlet and is tapered and is able to expand due to its elasticity. An adjustable non-rusting member connected to the nozzle body expands or constricts to either increase or decrease the inner diameter of the nozzle body to adjust the flow rate through the nozzle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060572 | NOZZLE PLATE FOR FUEL INJECTION DEVICE - In a nozzle plate for a fuel injection device which can inject fuel flowed out from a fuel injection port of the fuel injection device in a sufficiently atomized state, a portion of fuel which flows in the inside of a nozzle hole impinges on an interference element, is sharply bent so as to flow backward by an impinging surface of the interference element which is formed of an annular recessed surface, is made to impinge on fuel which intends to advance straightly and pass through the nozzle hole and the orifice, and forms the flow of the fuel which intends to advance straightly and pass through the nozzle hole and the orifice into a turbulent flow. As a result, the nozzle plate for a fuel injection device further enhances the level of the atomization of fuel. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060573 | Valve Assembly for an Injection Valve and Injection Valve - A valve assembly for an injection valve includes a valve body with a central longitudinal axis, the valve body having a valve body groove extending circumferentially around the valve body and being designed to take in a gasket, the valve body groove having a first wall section and a second wall section, the wall sections configured to be coupled to the gasket in a manner that the valve assembly is sealingly coupable with a cylinder head of a combustion engine, and an injection nozzle enabling a fluid flow through the valve assembly. The second wall section is arranged relative to the first wall section in axial direction away from the injection nozzle. The first wall section extends to a first radius and the second wall section extends to a second radius, and the first radius is bigger than the second radius. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060574 | OVERMOLDED COMPONENT WITH A LABYRINTH SEAL - A component having an insert part and an overmold that extends at least partly around the insert part, the insert part having at least one groove and the groove having an undercut at at least one edge, and the overmold at least partly filling the groove. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060575 | VALVE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH CURRENT TRIM AND FUEL INJECTOR USING SAME - A valve actuator assembly includes a valve member movable between a first seat and a second seat. A spring member biases the valve member toward the first seat, and an actuator is positioned to move the valve member toward the second seat against the bias of the spring member when the actuator is energized. A controller is in control communication with the actuator and is configured to provide a first current to the actuator for an energizing period, identify a lack of return contact between the valve member and the first seat during a post-energizing period, and provide a second current to the actuator that is higher than the first current in response to the lack of return contact. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060576 | FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector includes a body, a main valve body, a sub valve body, an electric actuator, and a valve-opening force transmission mechanism. The body houses a main passage through which fuel flows to an injection, and a sub passage branched from the main passage and through which the fuel flows to the injection port. The main valve body opens or closes the main passage, and the sub valve body opens or closes the sub passage. The electric actuator applies a valve-opening force to the sub valve body. The valve-opening force transmission mechanism transmits the valve-opening force of the sub valve body to the main valve body to open the main valve body in a condition that a valve-opening stroke of the sub valve body is greater than or equal to a predetermined amount. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060577 | COLOR CODED NOZZLE ADAPTER AND LOCATOR TOOL - A spray nozzle assembly includes a nozzle tip and a nozzle tip adapter. The nozzle tip adapter may include a visually perceptible indicia that corresponds uniquely to an off-set angle value of the nozzle tip adapter. In one embodiment, the visually perceptible indicia may comprise a unique color for each offset angle among a selectable group of nozzle tip adapters. Another feature is a locator tool that includes an adjustable holder that is fixed in position relative to a spray nozzle tip or orifice during an alignment operation, and repositioned away from the nozzle tip during a spraying operation. The adjustable holder may include a measurement member to determine one or more distances between the nozzle tip or orifice and a location on a workpiece that will be coated or sprayed. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060578 | QUICK DISCONNECT DEVICES FOR SPRAY NOZZLES - A nozzle assembly includes a nozzle body defining an inlet and an opposed spray outlet for producing a spray of fluid supplied at the inlet. The nozzle body includes a radially outward extending retainer feature. An adapter having an adapter bore therethrough is provided for supplying fluid to the inlet of the nozzle body. The nozzle body is engaged within the bore of the adapter. A retainer radially outward of the adapter and nozzle body includes a retainer feature engaged to the retainer feature of the nozzle body to hold the nozzle body and adapter body together. A sleeve is engaged to the retainer radially outward thereof to prevent disengagement of the retainer features of the nozzle body and retainer. The sleeve and retainer are configured for relative movement for releasing the retainer features of the nozzle body and retainer for removal of the nozzle body from the adapter. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060579 | Electrostatic Spray System - A system including an electrostatic spray system, including a handheld spray coating device, a rotary atomizer coupled to the handheld spray coating device, wherein the rotary atomizer atomizes a liquid flowing through the handheld spray coating device, and an indirect charging device coupled to the handheld spray coating device, wherein the indirect charging device is configured to electrostatically charge the liquid exiting the rotary atomizer. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060580 | SOLID-STATE SPAN ALIGNMENT AND PIVOT POSITIONING - A center-pivot irrigation system having a plurality of towers interconnected by a plurality of spans actuatable about a center pivot, a plurality of solid-state sensors each mounted in fixed alignment with one of the spans or towers, and a control system communicably coupled with the solid-state sensors. The solid-state sensors may send acceleration, angular acceleration, angular rotation, heading, and/or angle measurements to the control system, which may use these measurements to calculate alignment of the spans relative to each other and/or the center pivot and to calculate locations of the spans or towers using a known location of the center pivot. The solid-state sensors may be solid-state gyroscopes, solid-state accelerometers, digital compass, and/or an inertial measurement unit (IMU). | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060581 | Production of Near Monodisperse Particles using Milling and Membrane Separation - The present invention provides a method for producing particles having a reduced particle size distribution, which method comprises the steps of: a) providing a composition comprising particles; b) subjecting the particles in said composition to a size reduction step or to a size growth step; c) feeding said particles to a first membrane separation system to separate said particles according to size; d) recycling those particles that do not meet the size criteria back to step a); e) optionally, collecting in a collection tank the permeate of the first membrane separation system. Particles obtainable according to the method of the invention and characterized by having a near monodisperse particle size distribution are also provided. The particles are preferably characterized by having a particle size distribution with a span of less than 2.0. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising particles according to the invention, and also apparatus for carrying out the method of the invention. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060582 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING PARTICULATE MATTER - A separation apparatus for separating minerals or other particulate matter, including a housing, a particulate inlet, a fluid inlet and an outlet. The separation apparatus separates the minerals or other particulate matter, based on density. This is achieved by ingressing a fluid into the fluid inlet to create appropriate fluidization of the particulate matter within the housing. Low density material may typically be extracted from an upper end of the housing, whilst higher density material may be typically extracted from a lower end of the housing. The invention is particularly useful for separating minerals such as coal from impurities such as silica and pyrites. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060583 | DISINTEGRATING MACHINE - A disintegrating machine, in particular a rotor cutter or rotor tearing device, contains at least a first blade shaft, a second blade shaft, a frame, and a driving device for driving the blade shafts. The blade shafts are rotatably accommodated by bearings in bearing receptacles of the frame. The bearing receptacles are configured to improve the maintenance friendliness, in particular by a maintenance-friendly bearing receptacle and/or quick-exchange coupling and/or quickly removable scrapers and/or multifunctional bearing plates and/or by reinforcing ribs, and with regard to a lighter construction while achieving the same or better stability properties. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060584 | GYRATORY CRUSHER FRAME - A gyratory crusher frame part and a gyratory crusher include a topshell and spider assembly configured to minimize stress concentrations. An annular flange is formed at the junction between a lower region of each spider arm and an upper region of the topshell. Optimization of loading force transfer and a reduction in stress concentration is achieved by positioning the spider arms radially inward relative to an outer circumferential perimeter of the flange. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060585 | DEVICE FOR COMMINUTING FEEDSTOCK - The invention relates to a device for comminuting feedstock ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060586 | COILED WAVE SPRING AND DRAG KNOB - A coiled wave spring includes a first and second coiled portions. The first coiled portion has a plurality of first valley parts and a plurality of first peak parts. The first valley parts and the first peak parts are alternately disposed in a circumferential direction. The second coiled portion has a plurality of second peak parts and a plurality of second valley parts. The second peak parts respectively correspond to the first valley parts, whereas the second valley parts respectively correspond to the first peak parts. The second coiled portion extends continuously from the first coiled portion. The first peak parts are disposed away from the corresponding second valley parts at an interval in an axial direction. The first valley parts contact the corresponding second peak parts. Apices of the first valley parts are shifted from apices of the corresponding second peak parts in the circumferential direction. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060587 | KNOB OF FISHING REEL AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - One object is to provide a knob of a fishing reel that can be fabricated easily at low cost and with high strength. In accordance with one aspect, a knob of a fishing reel includes a core rotatably supported via a spindle, and a tubular grip member formed of an elastic material and fitted round the core, wherein the core is provided with a deformation-applying portion for contacting the inner surface of the grip member and causing the outer shape of the grip member to deform and bulge in a direction orthogonal to the axis of the spindle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060588 | ROPE STORAGE UNIT, A METHOD FOR INSTALLING ELEVATOR AND A METHOD FOR FABRICATING ROPE STORAGE UNIT - A rope storage unit includes a rope reel, formed by a rope wound in a spiral form and a support body provided with an inner space inside which the rope reel is positioned supported by the support body. The rope is a rod having a straight form when in rest state and elastically bendable away from the straight form, the rope being under substantial bending tension in the spiral form. The support body includes one or more support members delimiting the inner space and surrounding radially the rope reel. The outer rim of the rope reel radially compresses against the one or more support members as an effect of the bending tension. A method is provided for installing an elevator rope implementing the rope storage unit, as well as to a method for fabricating the rope storage unit. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060589 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN UNBONDED FLEXIBLE PIPE AND AN UNBONDED FLEXIBLE PIPE - The invention relates to a method of producing an unbonded flexible pipe and an unbonded flexible pipe. The method comprises providing an innermost sealing sheath defining a bore and a longitudinal axis, and a pressure armor layer surrounding the innermost sealing sheath. The pressure armor layer comprises at least one helically wound elongate armor element with at least one helical armor element gap between windings thereof, and the method comprises providing a foundation layer for the pressure armor layer. The foundation layer is provided with at least one helically shaped groove, and the elongate armor element is applied in the helically shaped groove, preferably such that the foundation layer at least partly fills the helical armor element gap, the foundation layer is preferably a fluid permeable foundation layer. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060590 | SPLICING DEVICE AND SPLICING METHOD - A splicing device and splicing method in which automatic and accurate splicing is performed by inserting two carrier tapes into the device. The splicing device including cutting devices for cutting the tail end of number one carrier tape and the leading end of number two carrier tape at a predetermined cutting position; a positioning device for indexing number one and number two carrier tapes towards each other respectively to splicing position at which positioning pins engage with indexing holes of the number one and number two carrier tapes; and a joining device which, with splicing tape affixed to connected protective tape positioned at the splicing position, folds protective tape and joins the splicing tape to both surfaces of number one and number two carrier tapes straddling thereof. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060591 | Multi-roll paper towel dispenser - A multi-roll paper towel dispenser holds one or two reserve rolls of paper towels above the dispensing roll. When the dispensing roll run out, the user removes the empty dispensing roll, and a reserve roll will immediately drop downward or forward into position, ready to use. The dispenser may be mounted in a convenient, space-saving configuration under a cabinet or shelf, or against a wall. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060592 | MEDIUM LOADING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A medium loading device that is arranged adjacent to an image forming apparatus that includes a medium supply roller that carries a medium, includes a medium guide part that has a guide surface along which the medium is guided toward the medium supply roller, and is arranged on an upstream side of the medium supply roller in a medium carrying direction; a medium end contact part that is arranged on an upstream side of the medium guide part in the medium carrying direction, is positioned below the guide surface of the medium guide part in the vertical direction, and is configured to contact an medium upstream end of the medium so that a portion of the medium is upwardly supported when the medium upstream end of the medium contacts the medium end contact part. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060593 | Hierarchical closed-loop flow control system for aircraft, missiles and munitions - The present invention relates to a missile or aircraft with a hierarchical, modular, closed-loop flow control system and more particularly to aircraft or missile with a flow control system for enhanced aerodynamic control, maneuverability and stabilization, and to a method of operating the flow control system. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060594 | HIGH SPEED COMPOSITE DRIVE SHAFT - A shaft assembly includes one or more axially-arranged plies having a plurality of bundles of strands. Each strand is formed of a ultra-high modulus carbon fiber material. One or more strands of glass fiber are wrapped around each bundle of the plurality of bundles. A volume of resin injected into the one or more axially-arranged plies and the assembly is cured via a resin transfer molding process. A method of forming a shaft assembly includes arranging a plurality of strands of ultra-high modulus carbon fiber material into a plurality of bundles. Each bundle of the plurality of bundles is wrapped with one or more strands of glass fiber material. The plurality of bundles are arranged into one or more axially-extending plies at a mandrel. A volume of resin is injected into the plurality of bundles and is cured to form the shaft assembly. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060595 | system and method for reducing the transmission of vibration from a first vibrating body to a second body - A system for reducing the transmission of vibration from a first vibrating body to a second body, the system having a first part connected to the first vibrating body, a second part connected to the second body and an electro-hydrostatic actuator connected to the first and second parts, the electro-hydrostatic actuator being operable to continuously oscillate the first and second parts | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060596 | TORQUE SPLIT GEARBOX FOR ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT - A gearbox system for a dual coaxial counter rotating rotor assembly includes an input shaft to input a first torque into the gearbox system and a transfer shaft operably connected to the input shaft to transfer the first torque therethrough. Two gear sets are operably connected to the transfer shaft. Each gear set includes a first output gear to transfer a second torque acting in a first direction to a first rotor of a rotor assembly and a second output gear to transfer the second torque acting in a second direction opposite the first direction to a second rotor of the rotor assembly. The second torque transferred by each gear set of the two gear sets is substantially equal. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060597 | Dual Series Pitch Link Bearing - According to one embodiment, a bearing is situated between a pitch link and a swashplate or a hub. The bearing comprises an outer housing having a first opening therethrough, an intermediate housing adjacent the housing inside the first opening and having a second opening therethrough, and an inner housing adjacent the intermediate housing inside the second opening and having a third opening therethrough. The inner housing comprising a first inner surface and a second inner surface defining the third opening. A first member is adjacent the first inner surface inside the third opening having a fourth opening therethrough. A second member is adjacent the second inner surface inside the third opening having a fifth opening therethrough coaxial with the fourth opening. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060598 | AIRSHIP HAVING A CARGO COMPARTMENT - A solar-powered airship with a hull configured to contain a gas and at least one propulsion assembly with a propulsion device and electric motors configured to drive the propulsion device. The airship may also include a power supply system including solar panels operatively coupled to the electric motors and configured to supply power to the electric motors. The power supply system may also include batteries operatively coupled to the solar panels and configured to receive and store electrical energy supplied by the solar panels, the batteries being further operatively coupled to the electric motors and configured to supply power to the electric motors. The batteries may each be located within an outer envelope of the airship defined by the hull of the airship in a position selected to provide ballast. The solar-powered airship may also include a cargo system configured to contain passengers or freight. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060599 | APPARATUS FOR SEALING AND ILLUMINATING A BALLOON - An apparatus for sealing and illuminating a balloon includes: a body element insertable into an opening of a balloon, the body element enabling inflation of the balloon through an intake tube thereof; a light module for illuminating an interior of the balloon; and a sealing element having a first end couplable to the body element and a second end extending freely from the body element, the second end of the sealing element sealable below the intake tube to prevent deflation of the balloon. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060600 | ELECTRIC UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE LAUNCHER - Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to UAV launching systems. The disclosed launching system eliminates the use of hydraulic fluid and compressed nitrogen or air by providing an electric motor-driven tape that causes movement of a shuttle along a launcher rail. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060601 | AIRCRAFT ELECTRIC ACTUATOR DRIVE APPARATUS - An aircraft electric actuator drive apparatus has an electric actuator and a secondary power supply device. The electric actuator is driven using electric power from a main power unit provided in an aircraft. The secondary power supply device can temporarily supply electric power to the electric actuator while electric power from the main power unit is applied to the electric actuator. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060602 | Electromechanically Controlled Decoupling Device for Actuators - An aircraft includes an electromechanical actuator and a decoupling device. A form-fit between a drive element and a linkage point outside of the actuator element can be reversibly decoupled and recoupled. The decoupling device allows the actuator element to run freely in the event of a malfunction, which effectively prevents a jam. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060603 | AIRCRAFT WINDOW, CLOSING MEMBER FOR OPENING PORTION, AND AIRCRAFT - An aircraft window includes: a window body including window panels, and an electromagnetic shield layer laminated on the window panels; a window frame that is made of a conductive material, and that surrounds the window body; a rubber-based gasket provided with conductivity, the gasket being at least partially held between the window body and the window frame; and a conductive layer that is located between the window body and the gasket, and that brings the electromagnetic shield layer and the gasket into conduction with each other. The window frame includes a holding section that holds the window body via the gasket from an airframe outer side. The conductive layer extends to a portion of the window body facing the holding section. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060604 | Integrated Vehicle Fluids - A system and methods are provided for combining systems of an upper stage space launch vehicle for enhancing the operation of the space vehicle. Hydrogen and oxygen already on board as propellant for the upper stage rockets is also used for other upper stage functions to include propellant tank pressurization, attitude control, vehicle settling, and electrical requirements. Specifically, gases from the propellant tanks, instead of being dumped overboard, are used as fuel and oxidizer to power an internal combustion engine that produces mechanical power for driving other elements including a starter/generator for generation of electrical current, mechanical power for fluid pumps, and other uses. The exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine is also used directly in one or more vehicle settling thrusters. Accumulators which store the waste ullage gases are pressurized and provide pressurization control for the propellant tanks. The system is constructed in a modular configuration in which two redundant integrated fluid modules may be mounted to the vehicle, each of the modules capable of supporting the upper stage functions. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060605 | MECHANICAL SUPPORT RING STRUCTURE - A mechanical support ring structure for supporting a deployable space reflector antenna. The mechanical support ring structure is convertible from a folded state into a deployed state and includes a ring-shaped pantograph having a plurality of circumferentially arranged pantograph sections which are deployable for converting the mechanical support ring structure from the folded state into the deployed state, and a plurality of circumferentially arranged support rods, each pantograph section being arranged between a respective pair of support rods, wherein each pantograph section includes one or more pairs of pantograph rods which intersect crosswise with each other at a respective crossing position. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060606 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND OPERATIONS THEREOF - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with improved reliability. According to one aspect of the invention, interference experienced by onboard sensors from onboard electrical components is reduced. According to another aspect of the invention, user-configuration or assembly of electrical components is minimized to reduce user errors. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060607 | LIFT FLAP BEARING APPARATUS, LIFT FLAP ASSEMBLY, AIRFOIL AND AIRCRAFT - A lift flap bearing apparatus is improved with respect to aerodynamics, construction space and assembly, for guiding and adjusting a first lift flap and a second lift flap. The lift flap bearing apparatus comprises a first guiding device for guiding the first lift flap and a second guiding device for guiding the second lift flap. The first and the second guiding devices each have a first curved guide rail and a second curved guide rail. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060608 | Rail Vehicle Signal Enforcement and Separation Control - A system for vehicle management includes a control signal interface subsystem and a vehicle-mounted subsystem. Each of these subsystems includes an ultra-wideband (UWB) communications component. The subsystems communicate with each other through the UWB components. The vehicle mounted subsystem interfaces with a braking system of the vehicle. The vehicle mounted subsystem determines the distance between it and the control signal interface subsystem based on the time-of-flight of at least one communication between the subsystems. The vehicle-mounted subsystem can cause the braking system of the vehicle to activate if the distance between the vehicle-mounted subsystem and the control signal interface subsystem is less than a threshold. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060609 | CHAIN LINK - A link of an energy chain has two parallel side flaps and at least one horizontal web. The two side flaps and the at least one horizontal web are connected to each other by positioning, pivoting and engaging. Two pivoting groups are provided, including in each case a contact surface and a relevant intake for positioning the contact surface in such a way that the pivoting groups in the positioned state form a pivoting axis transversely to the longitudinal axis of the chain link. Furthermore, two engagement groups are provided which in each case are formed by a locking element and a relevant abutment for receiving the locking element. A chain link can be assembled in a simple manner by a plurality of different horizontal webs and side flaps, wherein the connection between the horizontal web and the side flap cannot be randomly released. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060610 | MAT WITH CABLE MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention provide a mat upon which can be placed an electronic device. A cable is routed through a channel that is at least partially inside the mat. One end of the cable connects to the electronic device while the other end can exit the mat through, for example, an opening in the mat's edge, or other opening. Multiple devices and cables can be accommodated. Figures provided herein illustrate different types of mat and channel designs. Other designs are possible. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060611 | CHARGING CABLE SUPPORT ARM - A charging cable support arm includes a support member | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060612 | AIRCRAFT CONDUIT HARNESS RETENTION SYSTEM - A conduit harness retention system has a base, a first spacer, a second spacer and a cap which snap-fit together to retain P-clip harnesses in position spaced from an aircraft fuselage. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060613 | BRACKET FOR FIXING FIRE-FIGHTING SPRINKLER - Disclosed is a bracket for fixing a fire-fighting sprinkler, which is equipped with a locking part including a cam protrusion having an eccentric axis and configured to securely fix a support frame and a sprinkler by pivotal movement, thereby enabling a technician to easily mount or demount the bracket at a desired position without any interruption. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060614 | DEVICE FOR POSITIONING AN OBJECT IN SPACE - The subject of the invention is a device for positioning an object in space, comprising at least 4 plates, each one able to move with respect to another of said plates which is contiguous with it along one of the 3 axes of space, it being possible for the movement of one plate with respect to another plate to be guided by a tenon/mortise assembly in which said tenon is secured to one of the plates and its mortise is produced in the other plate, the spatial orientation of each of the tenon/mortise assemblies being different from the other 2 and along one of the 3 axes of space. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060615 | Holder Assembly - A holder assembly for holding a displaying device is disclosed. The holder assembly includes a body, a first arm, a second arm and a base. The body includes an outer surface and an inner surface. An accommodating space is formed by the inner surface. A first opening is formed on the body and connected to the accommodating space. A first connecting portion and a first pivoting portion are disposed on two ends of the first arm. A second connecting portion and a second pivoting portion are disposed on two ends of the second arm. The first and second connecting portions are connected to the displaying device. The first and second pivoting portions are pivotally disposed on the outer surface. The base includes a sliding portion and a plurality of supporters. The sliding portion is slidably connected to the inner surface. The supporters are pivotally disposed on the sliding portion. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060616 | ADJUSTABLE TELEVISION NOOK MOUNT - In various embodiments, a television wall mount is provided that may be installed at a position in a television wall nook such that when the television monitor is bolted, screwed or hung on the television monitor mounting bracket, the television is located in front of and outside the television wall nook. In this manner, a television monitor that is too wide to fit in the television wall nook may be installed over the television wall nook by mounting the television on the television wall mount installed in the television wall nook. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060617 | HANGER STRUCTURE - An improved hanger structure, which is fitted with a U-shaped arched clipper; hooks are set separately at end of two support arms of the clipper and at its opposite flat end; a slot is set separately at the other end of two support arms, into which a tape spring with pretension force is embedded; the hook could drive and pull the tape spring via the hooking rack, such that the hook could be pulled back into the clipper; the present invention is stably supported in a three jaw pattern, so it can be mounted flexibly on the back of the rear-view mirror of various dimensions, meanwhile on-board electronics such as driving recorder, GPS and velometer can be efficiently integrated, allowing to maintain good vision in the vehicle compartment without affecting the driving safety. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060618 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLDERS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLDERS - Embodiments of portable electronic device holders and methods of manufacture of portable electronic device holders are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060619 | SOLAR MODULE BRACKET - The present disclosure relates to a solar module bracket ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060620 | ROOF MOUNTING BRACKET - A roof mounting bracket is disclosed which creates a deformation in a roof panel seam using opposing set points. In a preferred embodiment, a generally U-shaped bracket includes two or more threaded fasteners in a first arm of the bracket and one or more opposing threaded fasteners in the second arm. Void in bracket is placed over the panel seam, with the first arm on a first side of the seam and the second arm on the opposite side of the seam. First screws inserted into the fasteners in first arm pass through the first arm and the first screw heads contact the first side of the seam, slightly engaging the seam and creating first deformations in the seam as the set screws are tightened. Second screws inserted into the fasteners in the second arm pass through the second arm and the second screw heads contact the second side of the seam in the spaces between the first deformations on the opposite side of the seam, engaging the seam and creating second deformations in the seam as the second screws are tightened. The opposing contact points create a “wave” deformation in the seam, securing the bracket to the seam. The opposing set points of the present invention allow secure attachment of the bracket to the seam without having to “dimple” or dent the panel seam using a single set screw, requiring less force by the user. Bracket can include varying numbers of opposing fasteners in first and second arms for varying numbers of opposing set points. In an alternative embodiment, bracket can further comprise divots into which first deformations are recesses to create a deeper “wave” the seam for stronger attachment to seam. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060621 | SHELVING CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A compression lock on a connector for a shelving post has upper and lower, mating collar parts having distal ends encircling more than 180 degrees of the post but separated by a gap through which the post can pass. Each distal end has an axially extending projection with a rounded end and a recess adjoining the projection. The projections of one collar part mate with the recesses of the other collar part to interlock the collar parts around a compression sleeve and form a frusto-conical inner surface that wedges the a mating sleeve against the post to affix a shelf attached to the connector. A tab allows removal of a locking connector, with the connectors stamped out of sheet metal and bent into the frusto-conical shape. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060622 | SUPPORT BRACKET - A support bracket includes a housing, a driving member, a first linking member, a gear mechanism, a first engaging member, a second linking member and a second engaging member. The housing has a guiding rail and a through hole. The driving member has a driving portion and a first rack portion, and the driving portion is exposed out of the housing. The first linking member has a second rack portion and an engaging groove. The gear mechanism meshes with the first rack portion and the second rack portion. The first engaging member has a guiding portion and a first engaging portion, and the guiding portion is disposed in the guiding rail. Opposite ends of the second linking member are pivotally connected to the first linking member and the first engaging member, respectively. The second engaging member has a second engaging portion. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060623 | Removable Accessory Mount - A removable accessory mount that includes and outside support on the outside of an item that is secured to an inside support located on an inner surface of the item. The inside and outside supports are secured to one another via a support post that can be a threaded post, a pin, etc. The outer surface of the outside support attaches to accessories that can be removed from the outside support and replaced with other items. Likewise, the accessories can be moved to other accessory mounts. In addition, the accessory mount can also be moved from one item to another without substantial damage due to the small nature of the support post that secures the inside and outside supports together. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060624 | HOLDING MODULE - A holding module includes a body, two first holding members and a first rotating member is provided. The two first holding members are adjustably disposed at two opposite sides of the body along a first direction, and each first holding member includes a first clamping part and a first groove along a second direction. A nonzero angle is included between the first direction and the second direction. The first rotating member is pivotally disposed at the body and includes two separating first protrusions which are respectively protruding to the corresponding first grooves. When moving one of the first holding members, the corresponding first groove drives the first protrusion to rotate the first rotating member, in the meantime, the other first protrusion is driven to push the other first holding member, such that the two champing parts are close to or away from each other. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060625 | PROJECTOR ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - In one example, a device for mounting and adjusting an electronic device is described. The device can include a mounting frame, an elongated shaft connected to the mounting frame, a curved arm for operatively connecting to an electronic device and slidably engaging with the shaft, and a threaded knob configured for threadable engagement with the curved arm. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060626 | VEHICLE SLIDE RAIL DEVICE - A vehicle slide rail device is provided. The slide rail device includes a locking portion | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060627 | FRAME HANGER SYSTEM - A frame hanging article and method are provided whereby the article is suited for hanging frames and adjusting vertical position of a frame hanging on a wall. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060628 | SOCKET JOINT WITH INTEGRATED TUBE ANCHORS - A socket joint for a mirror assembly having a first concave portion receiving a support tube that attaches to the vehicle. A pair of anchors disposed in the first concave portion extend through openings in the support tube. The anchors project outwardly from the first concave portion into the support tube. Each anchor engages an interior surface of the support tube. A fastener engages each anchor from a front side of the socket joint to clamp the support tube between the anchor and first concave portion. A central connecting post extends outward from the front side of the socket joint for cooperating with various assembly components to pivotally mount a mirror head. A second concave portion is disposed around the central connecting post which receives a complementary convex portion of the mirror head housing so that the housing can pivot on the second concave portion around the central connecting post. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060629 | ADJUSTABLE CLAMP - A clamp includes a mounting base, a clamp arm, and an adjustable device. The mounting base includes an attachment device for securing the mounting base to a surface. The clamp arm is moveably attached to the mounting base. The adjustable device is moveably attached to the clamp arm. The adjustable device is configured to extend the clamp arm and to retract the clamp arm. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060630 | HOLD-DOWN ASSEMBLY - A hold-down assembly for retaining a portable electronic unit within an avionics equipment mounting tray includes a shaft, a locking collar, and an actuator knob. The shaft is coupled to pivot with the mounting tray. The locking collar slides along the shaft to engage the portable electronic unit. The actuator knob includes a knob body, a ratchet plate having detent holes within the knob body, a ball bearing, and a compression spring within the knob body. As the actuator knob is rotated to move along the shaft, the knob body and the ball bearing rotate with respect to the ratchet plate, and the ball bearing is forced against a spring bias of the compression spring as the ball bearing travels between adjacent detent holes. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060631 | Pole Securement Sleeve and an Umbrella Base Assembly Including The Same - A pole securement sleeve is disclosed herein. The pole securement sleeve includes a tubular housing member having a sidewall defining an internal passageway configured to receive a pole therein; a clamping member, a portion of the clamping member disposed in the internal passageway of the tubular housing member, the clamping member configured to apply a compressive force about a portion of an outer periphery of the pole; and a clamping member adjustment means operatively coupled to the clamping member, the clamping member adjustment means together with the clamping member circumscribing an area configured to be intersected by the pole. When a moment or torque is applied to the clamping member adjustment means, a size of the area circumscribed by the clamping member adjustment means and the clamping member is adjusted. A pole securement system and an umbrella base assembly, each including the pole securement sleeve, are also disclosed herein. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060632 | Portable Lifting Rig - A portable lifting device is provided that includes a pair of telescoping parallel beam assemblies attached on either end to a pair of stanchion assemblies. Each stanchion assembly includes a top and bottom member as well as at least one vertical member. The bottom member of each beam assembly rests on a deck support member, and the height of each vertical member may be adjustable. A sliding guide assembly is slidably mounted on the parallel beam assemblies and includes a cross-member between the parallel beams that acts as the connection point for a lifting medium. This allows for a higher support point for the lifting medium than would be provided by a conventional single-beam device. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060633 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR ABSORBING VIBRATION - A mounting device for absorbing vibration may include a housing, a mounting bolt having a first end portion inserted into the housing, a core supported inside the housing, an elastic member disposed between an outer surface of the core and an inner surface of the housing, and a separator having an outer surface fixed to an inner circumferential surface of the housing and configured to separate a first chamber and a second chamber in the housing, wherein the separator includes a mounting bracket having an outer surface fixed to the inner surface of the housing, and a center portion hole, and a membrane mounted to the mounting bracket and having a slit formed by being cut along a predetermined line within a region which corresponds to the center portion hole, and wherein a bridge is formed in the center portion hole of the mounting bracket. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060634 | Impact-Absorbing Wire and Cable Fixture, Sytem, and Related Methods - An impact-absorbing wire and/or cable fixture, system, and related methods are disclosed. The impact-absorbing wire fixture apparatus includes a substantially rigid bracket having at least a first arm and a second arm, wherein the first arm is connectable to a utility support structure. A twisted portion is positioned within the second arm, wherein the twisted portion is at least a 90° rotation of the second arm, wherein the twisted portion of the second arm has a width that exceeds a thickness. A fixturing portion is positioned at a distal end of the second arm. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060635 | Marine Pod Breakaway Connection - A marine pod breakaway connection includes a breakaway connector connecting ends of a vertical shaft in an upper housing section and a vertical shaft in a lower housing section. The breakaway connector is configured to yield or fracture to allow the vertical shafts to separate during a breakaway condition when the lower housing section separates from the upper housing section. The breakaway connection further includes disconnect fittings having upper section in the upper and lower portions in the upper and lower housing sections, respectively, the engage and open when the housing sections are assembled to allow fluid flow, and close when the housing sections are separated to substantially prevent leakage of oil from the housing sections. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060636 | MODULAR WEIGHTED BASE BICYCLE STAND - A modular weighted base bicycle stand having cross over and adjustable application. Said bicycle stand is comprised of light weight weather enduring durable material. The device of this invention having a removably attachable weighted planar base and several removably attachable extendable arms. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060637 | Sawhorse Attachment Device for Resting a Worm-drive Saw - A sawhorse attachment device which permits a hand-held electric worm-drive circular saw to be suspended from the sawhorse by the saw's handle when the attachment is affixed to the sawhorse. The device includes a base portion configured for mounting the device to a sawhorse, and a hook portion over which the auxiliary C-shaped handle of a hand-held electric worm-drive circular saw is to be placed when the saw is to be suspended from the device, the hook portion being coupled to the base portion, and extending upwardly from the base portion at an angle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060638 | VENTILATION FAN MOUNTING STRUCTURE - A ventilation fan mounting structure includes a bracket assembly which is to be mounted to opposite two side flanges of a ventilation fan and includes a first bracket and a second bracket each formed in a U shape, wherein each of the first bracket and the second bracket includes two side members and a connection member connecting the two side members, the connection members and the side members of the first and second brackets are connected to each other by shafts, the side members are rotatable around the shafts, and a position-limit portion is disposed to the connection member to limit a rotation range of the side member. With the ventilation fan mounting structure according to the embodiments of the present invention, the mounting of the ventilation fan can be simply and conveniently completed even if the distance between the ceiling and the roof is small. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060639 | Mold for Food - A mold for food includes a thermoplastic resin, a magnetic material, and an impact modifier. The mold for food and fragments thereof can be detected in response to magnetism, and the mold for food can exhibit excellent impact resistance and the like. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060640 | OPTICAL RECEPTACLE AND OPTICAL MODULE PROVIDED WITH SAME - An optical receptacle includes a light dividing surface that divides light from a light-emitting element into monitor light and coupling light to be coupled with an optical transmission body using total reflection. The light dividing surface includes a first curved surface that protrudes to the side opposite to a first surface from a first virtual reference surface having a slope angle of angle α[°] in relation to the first surface on a photoelectric conversion device side of an optical receptacle main body and a second curved surface that is connected to the first curved surface and protrudes to the side opposite to the first surface from a second virtual reference surface having a slope angle of angle β[°] in relation to the first surface, in which α and β satisfy α>β>critical angle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060641 | OPTICAL TOUCH DEVICE - An optical touch device defining a sensing area includes two scanning modules and a light detecting element. The scanning modules respectively disposed on terminals of a first side of the sensing area include light-emitting elements and reflective elements. The light-emitting element is used for emitting a detective light along a first pathway and the reflective element has a reflective surface for reflecting the detective light such that the detective light is emitted along a second pathway. There is an angle forming between the first side and the second pathway and the reflective surface changes a direction of the second pathway such that the detective light scans in the sensing area. The detective light has a first intensity and a second intensity, in which the first intensity is less than the second intensity. The light detecting element is used for receiving a detective light reflected by an object. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060642 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SENSOR ARRAYS - A photovoltaic sensor array for detecting variations in light intensity is disclosed. The array has a plurality of photo voltaic cells which are electrically independent from one another and formed on a common substrate. Each cell has corresponding positive and negative electrical connections and each cell is arranged to detect light intensity so that variations in light intensity between the cells can be obtained. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060643 | Methods and Systems for In Situ Calibration of Imaging in Biological Analysis - Software, methods, and systems for calibrating photometric devices are provided. These involve using a non-uniform test illumination field to approximate a photon transfer curve by calculating stable pixel values and statistical dispersions on a pixel-by-pixel basis. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150060644 | IMAGING ELEMENT AND IMAGING APPARATUS - An imaging element includes a laminated plurality of photoelectric conversion units, and an input light reflecting unit which reflects light beams input from the plurality of photoelectric conversion units toward directions of the plurality of photoelectric conversion units. | 2015-03-05 |
