| 10th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 23 |
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| 20150061245 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TRANSPORTING ARTICLES - A slideable transport device that can be used to move articles across or over horizontal and, in particular, inclined or angled structure or surfaces. More specifically, the subject invention provides one or more embodiments of a cushioned slider, or similar device, capable of moving articles up and down an incline, such as stairs or a hill, and also across more horizontal surfaces, such as floors or ground. Embodiments of the invention include a method by which articles can be transported by dragging up or down stairs or other inclined ground. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061246 | Mobile Work Platform - Here invented is a mobile vehicle that is a narrow work platform for work in narrow row spaces between crops planted in rows. The frame of this platform holds and allows operation of attached wheels but also provides a low floor surface from where a worker can access crops adjacent to the vehicle. Worker actions as needed to tend crops at various heights down to ground level are supported by this apparatus. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061247 | CHILD SEAT CARRIAGE - Systems and methods for transporting an object on a carriage in tandem with a wheeled case are presented. A carriage in one embodiment includes a generally planar platform supported by one or more rolling members, a fence strap for holding the seat against a fence that extends upwardly from the platform, and an anchor strap connecting the seat to the wheeled case. The carriage may be used to transport any object or seat, such as a child safety seat. In another embodiment, the platform includes a leading section connected to a trailing section. The trailing section may include an opening that is sized shaped to receive at least a portion of the rolling members therethrough when the two sections are folded together. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061248 | FOLDING STRUCTURE FOR TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE - The present disclosure relates to a folding structure for two-wheeled vehicle, comprising: a front wheel; a rear wheel; a first connection rod connected to the front wheel; a second connection rod connected to the rear wheel; a first rotary shaft for rotating the first connection rod relative to the second connection rod; and a second rotary shaft for rotating the front wheel relative to the first connection rod, wherein a space is formed by means of the rotation of the first connection rod relative to the first rotary shaft and the rotation of the front wheel relative to the second rotary shaft so as to allow the first connection rod and the second connection rod to be placed between the front wheel and the rear wheel. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061249 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to attachment device useful for adding an accessory to a wheeled seating device such as a stroller or a wheelchair. In one embodiment, the accessory is an additional seat. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061250 | REAR WHEEL SUSPENSION DEVICE - A rear wheel suspension device includes a knuckle configured to support a rear wheel, a trailing arm configured to link the knuckle to a vehicle body, and an actuator configured to drive the knuckle in the general width direction of the vehicle, so as to adjust the rear wheel camber angle and toe angle. The knuckle is linked to the trailing arm via linking portions enabling turning of the knuckle in a direction of changing the rear wheel camber angle and toe angle. A turning axis defined by the linking portions is set so as to be tilted with respect to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Particularly, the turning axis defined by the linking portions is set so as to be tilted with respect to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in side view. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061251 | REAR WHEEL SUSPENSION DEVICE - A rear wheel suspension device includes a knuckle configured to support a rear wheel, a trailing arm and upper arm and lower arm configured to link the knuckle to a vehicle body, and an actuator configured to drive the knuckle in the general width direction of the vehicle, so as to adjust the rear wheel camber angle and toe angle. The knuckle is linked to the suspension arms via linking portion enabling turning of the knuckle in a direction of changing the rear wheel camber angle and toe angle. A turning axis defined by the linking portion is tilted with respect to longitudinal direction of the vehicle such that the front portion thereof in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle is tilted outward in plan view, and is tilted upward in side view. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061252 | Skateboard Truck With Improved Axle Assembly - A truck for use with skateboards and skate devices that includes a novel kingpin assembly that includes a novel axle assembly that is stronger, more durable and lighter than prior art axle assemblies. The truck also has an improved truck hanger that includes a specially designed pocket seat that encourages the tilt-crush bushing of the truck to deform into a plurality of recessed cavities formed in the pocket seat (or plurality of recessed cavities in a novel tilt-crush bushing), thereby more readily absorbing shock and improving the ride quality of the truck. The improved truck hanger also includes uniquely positioned stop pins that function to limit the rotational movement of the truck hanger on the tilt axis during turning maneuvers so as to prevent the wheels from contacting the bottom of the deck and possibly ejecting the rider. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061253 | AXLE MOUNT FOR UTILITY VEHICLES - The invention relates to an axle mount for utility vehicles, comprising a carrier unit and a protective unit, wherein the carrier unit has a first fastening region for the fixing of a utility vehicle axle thereto and has, arranged adjacent to said fastening region, a receiving region for receiving chassis systems, and wherein the protective unit is arranged on the carrier unit such that the receiving region is enclosed transversely with respect to an axial direction by the carrier unit and by the protective unit, in such a way that the ingress of foreign bodies into the receiving region is prevented. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061254 | SUSPENSION DEVICE OF VEHICLE - Suspension arms comprise five arms of a trailing arm, a leading arm, an upper arm, a lower arm, and a control arm. A lower-arm connection portion of a knuckle to the lower arm is positioned in front of a trailing-arm connection portion of the knuckle to the trailing arm as well as a wheel axis. Accordingly, the anti-swing rigidity of a wheel can be increased sufficiently. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061255 | LEAF SPRING BEARING AND VEHICLE WHEEL SUSPENSION CONTAINING SAME - The present disclosure provides a leaf spring bearing for a vehicle with a transverse leaf spring. The leaf spring bearing comprises an upper bearing block and a lower bearing block. Each bearing block is formed at least partially of elastic material and comprises an upper support surface and a lower support surface between which a portion of the transverse leaf spring can be interposed. At least one of the upper and lower bearing blocks has a bearing core and an insert positioned in the elastic material between the upper and lower support surfaces so as to define three layers of the elastic material within the at least one bearing block. At least one of the upper and lower bearing blocks has two support plates arranged either outside the elastic material or at least partially surrounded by the elastic material in the area of the upper and lower support surfaces of the bearing block. In one exemplary embodiment, the support plates have closing contours arranged at their respective end regions which can be brought at least partially into engagement with each other to couple the two bearing blocks to one another. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061256 | HAND POWERED VEHICLE - A hand-powered vehicle is provided for transportation and entertainment purposes. The vehicle has a frame supporting a pair of side wheels that are driven by the user. The frame includes a front portion and a pair of side portions extending rearwardly to the side wheels. The side portions of the frame do not extend rearwardly past the side wheels. The user sits on a seat that is supported by a portion of the frame extending rearwardly from the front portion and between the two side wheels. A third wheel is provided under or behind the seat, and that wheel is preferably a caster that is coupled to the frame at an angle to a vertical axis. The side wheels have hand grips extending therefrom, and the hand-powered vehicle is configured to be propelled by a user applying a force through the hand grips to rotate the side wheels. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061257 | BICYCLE FRAME MADE OUT OF FIBER-REINFORCED MATERIAL COMPRISING AN ADAPTER PLATE FOR THE REAR WHEEL - The invention relates to a bicycle frame made of fiber-reinforced material, particularly of plastic reinforced with carbon fibers, having a rear wheel suspension for supporting the rear wheel. According to the invention, a receptacle is formed on at least one of the two chain stays of the rear wheel suspension, in which a replaceable adapter plate adapted to the hub of each rear wheel to be used is removably fastened, in which the axle of the rear wheel can be supported. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061258 | Wheelchair lighting system - Modifications to an armrest for a wheelchair include the application of a double sided tape, cut to dimensions that fits conveniently onto the undersurface of the armrest for the wheelchair, and which double sided tape has adhered thereto a corresponding metal strip, that provides a permanent metal surface to the underside of the armrest, for application and adherence of a flashlight magnet for holding the flashlight in position during movement by the person using the wheelchair. The light may be directed forwardly, rearwardly, or removed for directing its illumination in different directions. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061259 | TRAILER - A trailer is presented. First and second axles are provided, each of the first and second axles being configured to couple to at least two wheels. A chassis is connected to the first and second axles, and a hitch is connected to the chassis. A lift system engaging structure is connected to the chassis of the trailer. The lift system engaging structure is configured to releasably engage a lifting component of a lift system. The lift system is configured to raise the lifting component to position the trailer in a stowed position. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061260 | BRACKET DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A MOBILE CONTAINER TO A SMALL TRACTOR FOR LIGHT HAULING - A device is provided for temporarily attaching a wheelbarrow to a tractor. The device includes a bracket device configured to permit left and right rotation of the wheelbarrow in relation to the tractor and to permit a wheel of the wheelbarrow to move up and down in relation to the tractor while preventing the wheelbarrow from tipping. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061261 | DRAWBAR HITCH MOUNT ASSEMBLIES - Drawbar hitch mount assemblies for towing an implement such as a mower conditioner are disclosed. The assemblies include a hitch receiver capable of pivoting relative to the implement and/or towing vehicle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061262 | SKI BINDING PLATE - A ski binding device having a plate adapted to engage the ski binding, in which the plate has a heel end and a toe end, and a heel absorption mechanism is adapted to absorb excessive lateral pivoting force from the heel of a ski boot. A restrictor biases the heel into engagement with a heel receptacle. A dual pivot engages the toe end of the plate for permitting both downward movement of the heel end and lateral movement of the heel end out of alignment with the ski. The lateral pivoting force corresponds to release of potentially harmful forces. The restrictor is responsive to upward force from the toe end, as results from disproportionate backweighting of a skier. The restrictor disengages the heel end from the heel receptacle based on a predetermined release force, and permit lateral outward displacement of the heel end upon disengagement of the heel. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061263 | FOLDING MECHANISM OF VEHICLE - A folding mechanism of vehicle includes a pivot unit having a stationary gear, a chassis unit having a frame pivotally connected with the pivot unit, a swivelable unit pivotally connected with the chassis unit and fixedly connected with a driven gear, and a rack engaged with the stationary gear of the pivot unit and the driven gear of the swivelable unit. When the chassis unit is pivotally folded relative to the pivot unit, the rack is moved to drive the driven gear to rotate, such that the swivelable unit swings relative to the chassis unit. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061264 | STEERING APPARATUS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The steering apparatus includes a steering handle which is in the form of a greatly reduced, skeleton-like so-called horned steering wheel without a continuous steering wheel rim. The steering handle is fastened to an airbag module by fasteners that taper in a V-shape. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061265 | BAG-IN-BAG SAFETY RESTRAINT WITH DIRECTIONAL INFLATION - An air bag system deploys from within a structural element of a vehicle. A main bag is configured for storage in a folded condition in an internal region behind a covering of the structural element, wherein the main bag has a distal end configured to rupture a tear seam in the covering. A shielding bag is disposed over an inflator and has a projection body extending away from the inflator to a remote edge within the main bag. The projection body is substantially continuous in the direction of the main bag except for at least one gas passage at the remote edge for coupling inflation gas from the inflator to the main bag. The main bag has a fold proximate to the gas passage so that inflation of the main bag begins with the unfolding of the fold in a manner that displaces the main bag toward the tear seam. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061266 | Lining Part for Mounting on a Vehicle Body Part with an Airbag Module, Airbag System with a Body Part and with Such a Lining Part and Method for the Production of the Lining Part - A lining part for mounting on a vehicle body part with an airbag module, wherein the lining part includes a support part, fabric part, and protection layer. The support part has a base body with an airbag depolyment opening therein. The base body includes a deployment channel wall extending from a first edge region to a second edge region. The fabric part includes a cover section extends partially over the deployment opening leaving an opening strip free up to a distance to the second edge region. The protective layer covers the deployment opening and is situated on a first surface of the fabric part. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061267 | VEHICLE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG WITH LATERALLY EXTENDING THORACIC CHAMBER - A vehicle side impact airbag has an inflator, a main inflatable chamber disposed for contact with the side arm of the vehicle occupant when inflated, and a separate laterally extending thoracic chamber in metered fluid communication with the main inflatable chamber of the side airbag extending laterally into the passenger compartment. The laterally extending thoracic chamber of the airbag is disposed for contact with the lower thoracic region of the vehicle occupant below the occupant side arm when inflated, whereby the side airbag simultaneously engages the occupant lower thoracic region and side arm when inflated. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061268 | OCCUPANT PROTECTION DEVICE - An occupant protection device protects an occupant who sits in a seat of a vehicle. The occupant protection device includes a kneecap regulation unit that suppresses a forward movement of the kneecaps of the occupant at the time of a collision of the vehicle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061269 | Motor Vehicle Having a Rollover Protection System - A motor vehicle with a rollover protection system has at least one rollover support body. For the connection of the rollover support body to the body structure of the motor vehicle, a wide-based receiving device is provided in the area of a rear wheel house and/or of a side panel area. The fastening takes place by screws which are oriented in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061270 | ANTI-COUNTER ROTATION DEVICE - The present invention is an anti-counter rotation device that includes a gear wheel and a latch. The gear wheel is attached to the shaft of a trailer landing gear. The base plate mounts the latch to the trailer landing gear and includes an axle. In a first position, the latch engages the gear and permits rotation of the shaft a first direction (e.g. clockwise (CW)), but prevents rotation of the shaft in the opposite or second direction (i.e. counter clockwise (CCW)). In a second position, the latch operates in an opposite manner; that is, the latch permits rotation in the second direction (i.e. CCW), but prevents rotation in the first direction (i.e. CW). The latch has a width sufficient to accommodate multiple horizontal positions of the crank handle or shaft. One or more spacers on the axle or base plate may be utilized to locate the latch in relation to the gear. A locking pin may be used to insure the spacers and latch remain on the axle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061271 | STEERING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE - A steering apparatus is provided for reducing its size by reducing a load applied to a driving unit, and configuring an electrically operated tilt mechanism which is small in size and easily mounted on a vehicle. A driving unit adjusting a relative position of a steering column to a fixing bracket, and a biasing member (e.g., tension coil spring) having one end supported on the fixing bracket, and holding the steering column at a predetermined neutral position when the driving unit is not actuated, are provided, so that the driving unit adjusts the steering column to be placed at a tilt position with a desired tilt angle relative to the fixing bracket. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061272 | VEHICLE BODY FRAME STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMOBILE - A vehicle body frame structure includes a side frame, a sub-frame, a cabin side support member, an under-floor frame, and a link stay. The sub-frame includes a separate side fastening portion, an adjacent side fastening portion, and a central bending point. In the link stay, a first end portion side is fastened to a lower surface of the cabin side support member together with the adjacent side fastening portion so as to be extractable, and a second end portion side is fastened to the under-floor frame. A nut for fastening the second end portion side of the link stay is held by a lateral wall on a side separating from the floor tunnel portion of the link stay, and the support bolt is fitted into the nut from a lower side of a floor tunnel portion in a vehicle width direction serving as an axis. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061273 | MODULAR ELECTRIC SCOOTER FRAME STRUCTURE - A modular electric scooter frame structure comprises a front frame, a rear frame and a plurality of pivotal elements. The front frame includes at least one first transverse bar and a plurality of front side bars each includes a plurality of first through holes on a lateral side and a female pivot portion at one end. The rear frame includes at least one second transverse bar and a plurality of rear side bars each includes a plurality of second through holes on a lateral side and a male pivot portion at one end. The first and second transverse bars respectively have two struts to wedge in the first and second through holes for fastening. Each pivotal element runs through a first pivotal hole of the female pivot portion and a second pivotal hole of the male pivot portion to fasten the front and rear frames together. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061274 | OFF-ROAD VEHICLE - An off-road vehicle is provided with a body frame that supports a final drive unit and a rear suspension, the rear suspension that supports rear wheels with an upper arm and an lower arm and absorbs shock with a rear cushion unit disposed between the rear wheels and the body frame, and a drive shaft that transmits a driving force from the final drive unit to the rear wheels. The body frame that configures generally rectangular parallelepiped sides enclosing the area around the final drive unit is provided with a front rear side frame. The front rear side frame vertically extends the left and right of one side of either the front side or the back side of the final drive unit and supports the upper arm, the lower arm, and the rear cushion unit. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061275 | SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE - A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly, a cab frame assembly, a front suspension assembly, a rear suspension assembly, a power steering assembly, and a powertrain assembly, all of which may be configured to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061276 | FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF SADDLE-RIDE-TYPE VEHICLE - A pump mounting seat surface is formed on a rear lower portion of a fuel tank. An approximately strip-shaped tank rear stay is mounted such that the tank rear stay escapes a pump mounting seat of the pump mounting seat surface. Both ends of the tank rear stay in the longitudinal direction project outward from the rear lower portion as mounting end portions. The mounting end portions are made to overlap with tank rear mounting bosses formed on center frames, and are fastened to the tank rear mounting bosses by bolts from above. A mounting member is not arranged below the pump mounting seat surface and hence, it is possible to ensure a space for a pipe of a fuel pump. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061277 | LINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a liner, such as a wheelhouse liner, includes the following steps: (a) providing a textile blank; (b) dispensing a liquid-impermeable polymer only on a portion of the textile blank; (c) bonding the liquid-impermeable material to the textile blank; (d) changing a shape of the textile blank to form the liner; and (e) trimming the liner. The liner includes a substrate wholly or partly made of a textile. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The liner further includes a liquid-impermeable coat bonded to the substrate. The liquid-impermeable coat partially covers the first surface of the substrate in order to minimize liquid flow through the substrate. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061278 | ANTI-COUNTERFEITING OPTO-THERMAL WATERMARK FOR ELECTRONICS - Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter include a computer program product for validating a test thermoreflective mark. The computer program product can include computer usable program code configured to control a temperature regulation unit configured to govern a temperature of a thermoreflective mark. The computer usable program code can be further configured to control an electromagnetic waver emitter to present at a first temperature, a first electromagnetic wave. The computer usable program code can be further configured to record a first reflective profile. The computer usable program code can be further configured to control the electromagnetic wave emitter to present at a second temperature, a second electromagnetic wave. The computer usable program code can be further configured to record a second reflective profile. The computer usable code can be further configured to validate the thermoreflective mark based on the first reflective profile and the second reflective profile. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061279 | ANTI-COUNTERFEITING OPTO-THERMAL WATERMARK FOR ELECTRONICS - An anti-counterfeiting technique presents, to a test thermoreflective mark at a first temperature, a first electromagnetic wave. A first test reflective profile for the test thermoreflective mark associated with the first temperature is recorded. A second electromagnetic wave is presented to the test thermoreflective mark at a second temperature. A second test reflective profile for the test thermoreflective mark associated with the second temperature is recorded. The first test reflective profile is compared with a first control reflective profile that is associated with a genuine thermoreflective mark. The second test reflective profile is compared with a second control reflective profile that is associated with the genuine thermoreflective mark. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061280 | SECURITY DEVICE - An optical security device ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061281 | AXIALLY EXPANSIBLE PIPE ASSEMBLY - An axially expansible pipe assembly includes at least one internal pipe and an external pipe. The internal pipe is axially and radially expansible. The external pipe is only axially expansible. The axially expansible external pipe is used to wrap the internal pipe and confine radial expansion of the axially and radially expansible internal pipe in a predetermined range. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061282 | ASEPTIC CONNECTOR - The invention relates to a An aseptic connector comprising a first connection unit ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061283 | TUBE COUPLING DEVICE - A coupling device for coupling to a fluid line includes a coupler body having an end portion with a threaded outer surface and a conical inner surface. A fastener threadedly engages the threaded outer surface of the coupler body. A ferrule includes a rotational driving portion and a clamping portion having a threaded inner surface. When a tube is inserted through the ferrule and the fastener and into the end portion of the coupler body, the fastener threads onto the coupler body and the conical inner surface of the coupler body engages an outer surface of the clamping portion of the ferrule to substantially clamp the clamping portion of the ferrule around the tube. With the fastener tightened, the ferrule is rotatable relative to the fastener and the coupler body and the tube, whereby rotation of the ferrule moves the tube further into the coupler body. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061284 | EXPANSION JOINT SPRING CLIP - An expansion joint spring clip can eliminate flutter, pulsations and reverse bending on non-metallic fabric flue duct expansion joints. The expansion joint spring clip can hold the expansion joint in a fixed arch such that it can still perform its function with regard to accommodating the ducting system movements. The expansion joint spring clip allows the entire width of the non-metallic expansion joint to retain its position during start-ups, downloading and during full or partial boiler, kiln, furnace loads and the like. The expansion joint spring clip can be installed in the existing geometry of an expansion joint by producing an arch while not damaging the expansion joint after being installed. The expansion joint can still accommodate axial and limited lateral movements, allowing the expansion joint to perform its function. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061285 | Connecting Structure for Coin Machine - A connecting structure for a coin machine contains: a receiving funnel including a first main body, a male retaining member, and at least two positioning tabs. The first main body has the male retaining member retaining with a female retaining member and has the at least two positioning tabs. A coin machine includes a second main body, the female retaining member, at least two extending portions, and the at least two limiting recesses. The female retaining member between the second main body and the first main body has the at least two extending portions corresponding to the at least two positioning tabs, each extending portion has a respective one of the at least two limiting recesses. Each positioning tab has a respective one of at least two guiding faces, and the respective one of the at least two limiting recesses has a respective one of at least two tenons. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061286 | Outlet Module for an Emissions Cleaning Module - Outlet module for an emissions cleaning module includes a tubular member mounted in an aperture of a housing, an internal portion of the tubular member being located within the housing and an external portion of the tubular member cantilevering from the housing. The outlet module may allow flexibility in the location of the tubular member and thus the connection point with a section of external pipework. The outlet module may provide for the cantilevered support of the section of the external pipework so that the need for additional physical support of the section of external pipework is avoided. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061287 | THREADED JOINT FOR PIPES - In the threaded joint for pipes, a coating having a Vickers hardness greater than or equal to 310 is formed on a threaded portion of the box and an inner face of the box corresponding to a seal portion. The seal interference amount ratio δ/D of the seal portion in a pipe circumferential direction is greater than or equal to 0.002, where D is a seal diameter defined as an outside diameter of the pin at a seal point that is a point on the outer peripheral face of the nose of the pin at which the outer peripheral face first comes into contact with the inner peripheral face of the nose of the box and δ is an interference amount defined as an amount by which the outside diameter at the seal point is reduced by the box when the pin and the box are threadedly connected with each other. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061288 | CONNECTING OIL COUNTRY TUBULAR GOODS - Ends of separate tubular members used in oil and gas drilling are connected pin-to-pin by a threaded coupling and made leak tight by an internal pressure seal, wherein the male or field end pin of a first tubular member has an integral geometry designed to mate with the female or mill end pin of a second tubular member. The coupling and tubular members possess a modified buttress thread form having a negative load flank angle and a positive stab flank angle. When assembled, the coupling connects the field end pin of the first tubular member with the mill end pin of the second tubular member, wherein integral geometries of the mated pin ends generate the interference necessary to produce a single, metal-to-metal, leak-tight, internal contact pressure seal. An external ball and cylinder contact seal at each end of the coupling provides additional sealing capacity when used in combination with the internal contact pressure seal. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061289 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VOLTAGE CONTROL OF WIND GENERATORS - A method for reactive power generation for a wind turbine generator includes receiving a voltage command signal, and adjusting this voltage command signal as a function of the wind turbine reactive power. A reactive current is determined for the wind turbine generator in response to the adjusted voltage command signal and is transmitted to a controller of the wind turbine generator for generating a real and reactive power based on the reactive current command. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061290 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VOLTAGE CONTROL OF WIND GENERATORS - A system and associated method for reactive power generation for a wind turbine generator includes receiving a higher-than-generator level voltage command signal. A reactive current is determined for the wind turbine generator in response to the voltage command signal and is transmitted to a controller of the wind turbine generator for generating a real and reactive power based on the reactive current command. A trim value may be generated and applied to the voltage command signal. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061291 | VIBRATION DAMPING FOR A RANGE-EXTENDER - A range extender for a motor vehicle is disclosed. In one aspect, the range extender includes a first electromechanical energy converter including a rotor and an internal combustion engine configured to be coupled to the first electromechanical energy converter for transmitting power. The range extender further includes a first vibration damper integrated into the rotor of the first electromechanical energy converter. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061292 | SHORT TERM, AUTONOMOUS, ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A short term, autonomous, electrical power supply system, particularly an emergency short term, autonomous, electrical power supply system. Said system comprises an actuator with an electrical motor ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061293 | HYDRO-ELECTRIC SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING ENERGY - An energy producing unit is provided for producing energy from an artificial fall of fluid. The energy producing unit includes a host structure immersed in a fluid and a moveable member disposed within the host structure. The moveable member is independently vertically movable relative to the host structure between a risen position and a lowered position and is buoyantly biased to the risen position. An expandable compartment is formed within the host structure between a horizontal wall and a second horizontal member of the moveable member disposed below the horizontal wall. The expandable compartment expands and retracts when the moveable member is vertically moved between the risen position and the lowered position. The energy producing unit includes a conduit in communication with the expandable compartment and an energy extraction disposed within the conduit. As fluid flows through the conduit into the expandable compartment, energy is extracted from the flowing fluid. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061294 | MAGNUS TYPE WIND POWER GENERATOR - A Magnus type wind power generator (A) comprising a horizontal rotary shaft ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061295 | WIND TURBINE, A GENERATOR, A ROTOR HOUSING, AND A METHOD FOR MAKING THE ROTOR HOUSING - Described is a wind turbine, a generator and a rotor housing for a generator with an external rotor, the rotor housing comprising a support structure, wherein the support structure is cylindrical shaped, a cone and a ring. The ring and the cone are attached together at an inner side of the cone in a horizontal plane, forming a front part of the rotor housing. The support structure is attached to the cone at a front end of the support structure, forming a side part of the rotor housing, and the support structure is formed out of segmented support structure parts. Also disclosed is the method for making the rotor housing. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061296 | GENERATOR SET ASSEMBLY WITH BAFFLE - An apparatus includes a housing having a ventilation opening. A component such as a generator set can be disposed within an interior space of the housing. A baffle can be disposed within the interior space of the housing at a location that obstructs an acoustic line of sight between the ventilation opening and the component to eliminate or otherwise reduce a sound signature of the component. The baffle can also be configured to accumulate water from the ventilation opening. A drain can also be provided to aid in the removal of water accumulated by the baffle and route the water outside the housing. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061297 | System for generating electrical energy - A method and apparatus for producing useful work by a traffic-way or roadway having a moveable portion that can be readily displaced by the weight passing thereover, and translating the displacement of the moveable portion into a storing energy system; e.g., a torsion spring being compressed having a energy release mechanism that connects to an rotor or a drive shaft. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061298 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ACCELERATION OF A POWER GENERATOR - An electromagnetic braking system includes an electrically conductive disc coupled to a rotatable shaft of a power generation system for operating in an island mode. The rotatable shaft is operatively coupled between a prime mover and a generator for supplying power to an island grid. The electromagnetic braking system further includes a controller for receiving at least one status or synchronization signal and for generating a control signal based on the at least one signal and an inducting unit for applying an electromagnetic braking force on the electrically conductive disc when commanded by the control signal to regulate a rotational speed of the rotatable shaft. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061299 | SAND MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE - A sand monitoring and control system for a machine is disclosed. The sand monitoring and control system may have a sand box configured to hold sand. The sand monitoring and control system may further have a duct connected to the sand box. The duct may be configured to dispense sand from the sand box to a wheel of the machine. The sand monitoring and control system may also have a valve connected to the duct. In addition, the sand monitoring and control system may have a controller in communication with the valve. The controller may be configured to adjust the valve to control a flow-rate of sand through the duct. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061300 | Sliding Pin Lock Mechanism for Overhead Door with Microswitch - A door lock mechanism for an overhead door employs a sliding pin or rod that passes into the path of the rollers in the track, and obstructs the roller from movement in the direction to open the door. A spring in the door lock frame biases the sliding pin towards a proximal open position. The sliding pin has a swing arm that extends radially from the pin's proximal end, and which engages retaining structure at the proximal end of the door lock frame. In the lock position the distal end of the sliding pin blocks movement of wheels or rollers in the vertical track. The arm is rotated out of engagement with the retaining structure to release the pin so it may slide proximally to an unlocked position. A microswitch in the interior of the lock switches on when the sliding pin is moved to the locked position and turns off when the pin is returned to its unlocked position. A sleeve disposed over the proximal part of the spring engages the actuator of the microswitch. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061301 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - A motor vehicle door lock includes a rotary latch which in a locking position encompasses a locking element that is pre-tensioned in a direction of an open position releasing the locking element. A pawl is in engagement with the rotary latch such that the latch is inhibited from moving towards the open position. A coupling section of the pawl is coupled to a drive element which moves the pawl between an engagement position and a release position, the release position allowing the rotary latch to move toward the open position. A force is applied to the pawl only in the engagement position thereof and the force application holds the pawl in engagement with the rotary latch. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061302 | DOOR SEAL ASSEMBLY - A door assembly including a swinging door, a sealing member pivotally to the door configured to pivot between a first position into contact with the floor and a second position out of contact with the floor, a lever arranged to actuate pivoting movement of the sealing member in response to opening and closing of the door, a biasing member arranged to bias the lever toward a non-actuating position, and a separate deployment stop arranged to actuate the lever. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061303 | Bolt Security Seal - A bolt security seal has a bolt including a shaft having a non-cylindrical geometric shape. The seal further has a lock including a shaft opening having a non-cylindrical shape corresponding to the shape of the shaft. The shaft opening is configured for mating engagement with the shaft. The non-cylindrical shapes prevent rotational movement of the bolt and the lock with respect to one another once they are engaged. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061304 | VEHICULAR HANDLE DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicular handle device capable of preventing a fracture in an elastic piece, thereby ensuring that a shaft component | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061305 | DOOR OUTER HANDLE - A door outer handle which can be easily attached to an outer panel from the outside and in which the size of a counter weight is sufficiently ensured is provided. A door outer handle has an elongated shape. A hinge portion provided at one end of the door outer handle is inserted into a first attachment hole, and a counter weight provided at the other end of the door outer handle is inserted into a second attachment hole. An outer circumferential surface of the counter weight, which is located farthest from a contact point, is formed in an arc shape with a first radius, centered at the contact point. Furthermore, an inner circumferential surface of the counter weight, which is located closer to the contact point than the outer circumferential surface, is also formed in an arc shape with a second radius, centered at the contact point. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061306 | Cable and Outrigger for Minimizing Intrusions in a Small Offset Rigid Barrier Collision - A collision countermeasure apparatus for a small offset rigid barrier test. The collision countermeasure apparatus includes a cable that is attached between an outrigger and a forward end of a frame rail assembly. The cable reduces the extent of intrusions into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061307 | IMPACT-ABSORBING MEMBER FOR VEHICLE - A vehicular impact absorber including: a hollow tubular body having a plurality of flat plate-shaped side walls and having a polygonal section; and a vehicle body-side attachment plate that is fixed integrally with the tubular body via a bracket in a state where the vehicle body-side attachment plate is in contact with one end portion of the tubular body in an axial direction, the vehicular impact absorber being fixed at the vehicle body-side attachment plate to a vehicle body-side member, and the vehicular impact absorber absorbing impact energy as the tubular body is crushed in the axial direction when an impact load is applied to the tubular body through the other end portion of the tubular body in the axial direction, the vehicular impact absorber being configured such that the bracket has a fixed plate portion that has a prescribed length in the axial direction of the tubular body. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061308 | VACUUM-LIFTING DEVICE - A vacuum-lifting device of variable configurations includes a first slat element, a second slat element, and four suction members. The first slat element is detachably fixed to the second slat element, and the first slat element intersects with the second slat element defining an intersection. A first slot is defined in the first slat element and a second slot is defined in the second slat element. Two of the four suction members are translatably secured in the first slot. The other two of the four suction members are translatably secured in the second slot. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061309 | DEVICE FOR LIFTING AND POSITIONING AN OBJECT - A device for lifting and positioning an object includes first means for generating a low pressure by a whirlwind for suctioning the object. The first means are arranged inside a housing having a suction opening. The housing has at least one friction element which at least partly covers the suction opening. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061310 | SUCTION DEVICE - A suction device to lift workpieces includes a sucking plate, a vacuum suction pipe, and a number of guide boards. The sucking plate includes a bottom wall, a top wall, and a number of side walls. A ventilated cavity is surrounded by the bottom wall, the top wall, and the side walls. A number of uniformly-distributed sucking holes are defined in the bottom wall, in communication with the ventilated cavity. A connecting hole is defined in the top wall and is in communication with the ventilated cavity. The vacuum suction pipe draws air from the ventilated cavity. The guide boards are connected to the edges of the bottom wall and create spaces to maneuver the workspace into correct alignment as it approaches the bottom wall. The two guide boards open out from the top wall. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061311 | LINER SYSTEM FOR TRUCK BED - The disclosure describes a truck load comprising of noise suppressing and wear resistant load body liners. The liner assembly is made of sheets of rubber bonded to base plates. The base plates are removably attached to the load body floor, side walls and transition surfaces. The rear portion of the load body is provided with wear resistant grid liners containing retaining pockets. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061312 | STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE SEAT AND STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE - A straddle-type vehicle seat includes: a saddle-type seat main body which is provided above a vehicle body in one of a three-wheel straddle-type vehicle and a four-wheel straddle-type vehicle and which is straddled by a driver; and an angle adjustment mechanism which adjusts an angle of the saddle-type seat main body with respect to the vehicle body in accordance with a signal from a detection unit that detects a traveling state of the straddle-type vehicle when the straddle-type vehicle is turning. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061313 | MOLDING FOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An elongated molding for a vehicle, including: a main body including, a head portion arranged at a front surface side of a circumferential edge of a window pane, a leg portion protruding from a back surface of the head portion and being arranged to face an end surface of the circumferential edge of the window pane, and a foot portion protruding from a tip of the leg portion toward a center of the window pane, wherein a volume raising portion is integrally provided to at least a portion of a back surface of the head portion in a longitudinal direction thereof, wherein a thickness of the volume raising portion varies at at least some positions in the longitudinal direction, and wherein the volume raising portion is made of a resin material softer than a resin material constituting the head portion. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061314 | ACTUATION DEVICE - The invention relates to an actuation device for a flap mounted moveably on a component between a closed position and an opened position, in particular for a flap mounted moveably on a housing of an automobile, comprising: a first actuation part and a second actuation part which are designed to engage with one another in a movement direction, locking means with a locking reception provided on the first or second actuation part and a locking element provided on the other of the first or second actuation part, wherein the locking element engages in the locking reception during engagement of the actuation parts and thus holds the actuation parts together in a locking position, wherein the locking reception has sufficient size so that in the locking position a relative movement between the locking element and the locking reception in the movement direction of the actuation parts and thereby a corresponding relative movement of the actuation parts in their movement direction with regard to one another is possible, and a sensor device which is designed to detect a relative movement between the locking element and the locking reception in the movement direction in the locking position. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061315 | TRI-FOLD HARD TONNEAU COVER WITH HINGED FRONT OPENING - A tonneau cover system for a cargo box of a pickup truck having a first tonneau section, a second tonneau section, and a third tonneau section. A first hinge system hingedly couples the first and second sections to permit pivotal stacked nesting of the first section relative to the second section. A second hinge system hingedly couples the second section to an attachment member assembly, which is connected to the cargo box, to permit pivotal stacked nesting of the combination of the first and second sections relative to the third section. Finally, a third hinge system hingedly couples the third section to a front mounting bar assembly, which is connected to the front wall of the cargo box, to permit pivotal movement only the third tonneau section into a raised position. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061316 | SCOOTER LIFT CANOPY - a canopy for a scooter lift may be used to protect items placed upon a lift at the rear of a car from the environment. The canopy may be retrofitted to an existing lift or may be an integral part of a lift. The canopy is supported by a frame and a series of ribs that fold out and an accordion type fashion. A zipper may be used to hold the canopy and a retracted position. Books may be included to attached the unfurled, open canopy to the platform of a lift. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061317 | Convertible Utility/Camper Unit for Use in Trailer or Truck Bed - A convertible utility/camper unit for use in a trailer, truck bed, or other similarly shaped vehicle. The convertible unit is separate from the trailer or truck thereby allowing the convertible unit to be used in virtually any utility trailer or truck. The convertible unit comprises a frame and supports which can be placed in multiple positions to allow the unit to serve as a utility trailer or a camper. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061318 | AIR FAIRING FOR FRAMELESS TRAILER - An air fairing device is connected below the bottom a frameless trailer to improve aerodynamic efficiency and improve fuel economy. One embodiment of the air fairing device provides an air deflector positioned forward of a trolley which supports the frameless trailer at a rear end. A second embodiment of the air fairing device provides two deflectors mounted below the frameless trailer. The first deflector is attached and extends downward from an articulating arm, said arm connecting the trailer to a semi-tractor or truck. The second deflector connected to below the bottom of the frameless trailer and positioned rear of the first deflector and forward of the trolley. A third embodiment is similar to the second but further includes a third deflector positioned between two axles of the trolley. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061319 | VEHICLE CARGO BED ACCESSORY - A vehicle cargo bed accessory includes a vehicle cargo area with a bed floor, an accessory attachment track attached to the bed floor, a tailgate and a tailgate gap cover. The tailgate has a first end pivotally attached to a rear of the vehicle cargo area for pivoting movement between a closed position covering the tailgate opening and an open position exposing the tailgate opening. A gap is defined between a rear end of the bed floor and the first end of the tailgate. The tailgate gap cover is coupled to the accessory attachment track proximate the rear end and is movable to pivot between a horizontal orientation with the tailgate in the open position and an upright orientation with the tailgate in the closed position. The tailgate gap cover covers the gap. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061320 | VEHICLE BODY FRAME STRUCTURE OF MOTOR VEHICLE - In a vehicle body frame structure, a bumper beam extending in the vehicle width direction, and lower members extending forwardly from the front ends of upper members, are connected to the front ends of bumper beam extensions, which are made of a fiber-reinforced resin and extend forwardly from front ends of front side frames, and the front end faces of the pair of left and right bumper beam extensions, and the front face of the bumper beam are curved into a U-shape pointing toward the front of the vehicle body. Thus, is it possible to reduce the weight of the vehicle body frame in the front part of the motor vehicle, to transmit to the bumper beam extensions a collision load inputted even into the bumper beam or inputted even into the front parts of the lower members, and to reduce the dimensions of the vehicle body front part. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061321 | EXTRUDED MEMBER WITH ALTERED RADIAL FINS - A method of extruding a component includes: creating a first design of a component, wherein in the first design the component comprises a member and is configured for an implementation; adding at least one radial fin to the member in the first design, the member and the radial fins being a second design of the component; extruding a piece that conforms to the second design and has at least one extruded radial fin; and altering the extruded radial fin on the extruded piece, the alteration adding or enhancing a structural property of the component in the implementation. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061322 | IMPACT ABSORBER - Provided is an impact absorber capable of effectively absorbing impact even if an impact receiving position deviates from a desired position. An impact absorber according to an aspect of the present disclosure has a front wall for receiving impact, a rear wall opposed to the front wall, and surrounding walls for connecting the circumferences of the front wall and the rear wall, wherein thin portions are formed at corner portions for connecting the front wall and the surrounding walls. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061323 | VEHICLE BODY - In a floor cross member configured by a web surface ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061324 | SUN SHIELD DEVICE FOR WINDSHIELD - A sun screen for a vehicle having a windshield, an A-pillar and a dashboard includes a spool rotatably coupled with the dashboard and a guide moveably coupled with the A-pillar. The sun screen further includes a unitary, flexible substrate spanning a width of the windshield and having a trailing end coupled with the spool and a leading end coupled with the guide such that the substrate is selectively extendable over the windshield and retractable on the spool. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061325 | STRUCTURE OF ENGINE ROOM - A structure of an engine room includes an FEM (front end module) disposed at a front side, a dash panel disposed at a rear side, and housing panels disposed at both lateral sides between the FEM and the dash panel, respectively. The structure may include a housing member including a transverse portion which is disposed to be substantially parallel to the dash panel, and longitudinal portions which are bent forward from both ends of the horizontal portion, respectively, and disposed side-by-side with the corresponding housing panels. The housing member is formed with an open interior. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061326 | ROOF APPARATUS - A roof apparatus includes: a movable panel opening and closing an opening of a roof of a vehicle; a mounting member including a mounting wall extending upright in one direction along an edge portion of the opening; and a weather strip having an attaching portion including pinching strips pinching the mounting wall therebetween, a first seal portion connected to the attaching portion and coming into liquid-tight contact with an opening end edge, and a second seal portion connected to the attaching portion and coming into liquid-tight contact with a peripheral edge in a fully closed state. A mounting depression depressed in the inner and outer direction of the vehicle is formed on the mounting wall. The attaching portion includes a lip portion connected to one of the pinching strips facing the mounting depression, and engageably inserted into the mounting depression. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061327 | Adjustable Utility Tray - A utility tray for use with a substantially upright seat back which includes a seat back connector mechanism and a support tray assembly connected to the seat back connector mechanism. The support tray assembly includes a pair of first and second friction pivot joint assemblies connected to the seat back connector mechanism; a pair of support rails connected to and extending from the friction pivot joint assemblies; a first tray section connected to the pair of support rails for movement between a first retracted position and a second extended position, and a second tray section hingeably connected to the first tray section. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061328 | AIRCRAFT PASSENGER SEAT - An aircraft passenger seat having a seat base and a backrest which has a support structure and having a frame which is provided for securing to a floor of an aircraft cabin, and having a folding table which is arranged with a table connection structure so as to be able to be folded on the aircraft passenger seat. The table connection structure is arranged within a width of the backrest. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061329 | Infant Support with Storage Compartment - An infant support includes a base and a backrest. The base is configured to rest upon a support surface and support an infant on the infant support. The base further includes a seat region and two arm portions. The backrest is pivotally coupled to the base between a storage configuration and an upright configuration. The backrest includes a front portion and a rear portion coupled together. The rear portion is configured to pivot between a closed position, in which the rear portion forms an interior cavity with the front portion, and an open position, where the rear portion is pivoted away from the front portion. The interior cavity is configured to receive and store napkins, wipes, or towels. The rear portion further includes an aperture and an operable door disposed proximate to the aperture. When the door is opened, the aperture provides access to the interior cavity for removing napkins, wipes, or towels from the infant support. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061330 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A GARDEN TABLE ASSEMBLY - According to various embodiments, a furniture system and method of manufacture is disclosed. The furniture system may comprise one or more raised horizontal platforms. The plurality of platforms may flank a basin, such as a catch basin. The furniture system may comprise one or more support members to support and/or raise the platforms and/or basin from ground level. The furniture system may comprise one or more containers. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061331 | BREATHABLE SEAT CUSHIONING AND SEATING DEVICE FOR CHILDREN - A breathable seat cushioning device includes a seat body, a plurality of air conduits, an air permeable body, a fan module, and a heater. The seat body has a plurality of receiving grooves longitudinally arranged thereon. The air conduits have a plurality of air outlets arranged thereon. The air conduits are disposed in the receiving grooves. The air permeable body covers a surface of the seat body. The fan module is connected to the air conduits and has a casing and at least one blade pivotally coupled to the interior of the casing. The heater is arranged inside or outside the fan module. As a result, active ventilation is provided to prevent poor air permeability which can cause unpleasant seating conditions such as stuffy, perspiration, to children sitting on the breathable seat cushioning device. Moreover, warm air flow can be provided during colder environment. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061332 | CHAIR ACCESSORY ARTICLE - Embodiments of a chair accessory article are described. In one embodiment, the article includes a flexible spread, a cushion attached to one end of the flexible spread, and a pouch attached to another end of the flexible spread. The article may be draped over a chair to provide a back, neck, or head rest on one end, and a pouch to store items off the ground on another end. The article may also include a handle at a proximate center of the flexible spread, for carrying the article. In some embodiments, the article may also include a stiffener affixed to the flexible spread at the proximate center of the flexible spread. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061333 | FURNITURE AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A furniture piece is provided. The furniture piece includes a back assembly having a plurality of horizontal supports and a plurality of vertical supports coupled to the plurality of horizontal support. The plurality of vertical supports includes a first indicia shape. An arm assembly is coupled to the plurality of horizontal supports and includes a plurality of arm supports, wherein the plurality of arm supports includes a second indicia shape. The furniture piece includes a leg assembly coupled to the plurality of vertical supports and to the plurality of arm supports. The leg assembly includes a plurality of leg supports, wherein the plurality of leg supports includes a third indicia shape. A seat assembly is coupled to the plurality of vertical supports and the plurality of leg supports. The first indicia shape, the second indicia shape and the third indicia shape include at least one of a profile, silhouette, pattern and scheme of a firearm. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061334 | SEAT SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE-RIDING TYPE VEHICLE HAVING RIDER'S SEAT AND SEPARATE PILLION SEAT - A seat support structure for a saddle-riding vehicle having a rider's seat and a pillion seat separate from and disposed posterior to the rider's seat includes a bracket disposed on the rider's seat which is fixed to a vehicle body, the bracket providing a coupling between the rider's seat and the pillion seat, wherein the bracket is detachably inserted in a front portion of the pillion seat when the pillion seat is mounted to the vehicle body, and the pillion seat has a rear portion removably secured to the vehicle body. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061335 | SEAT COVER, MAINTENANCE KIT, AND VEHICLE - A seat cover, maintenance kit, and | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061336 | CHAIR WITH SEAT OF ADJUSTABLE LENGTH | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061337 | PNEUMATIC ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A pneumatic adjustment arrangement for a vehicle seat. The pneumatic adjustment arrangement has at least one chamber or bladder, which can be filled with a pressure medium, as an adjustment element. Furthermore, the pneumatic adjustment arrangement has a fluid line for the filling and/or evacuation of the chamber. Additionally, the pneumatic adjustment arrangement has a valve device which is provided in the fluid line for volume flow regulation. Finally, the pneumatic adjustment arrangement has a noise absorber which is likewise arranged in the fluid line in order to absorb noise generated in the fluid line. In this way, it is possible to create a pneumatic adjustment arrangement for a vehicle seat, in particular for comfort functions, such that objectionable noises during the execution of the comfort fiction are reduced. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061338 | VEHICLE SEAT - There is provided a vehicle seat including a seat cushion configured to support a weight of a sitting passenger from below, and a seat back configured to support an upper body of the sitting passenger from a back side thereof. The seat back includes a seat back fixing part including a back frame which configures a frame of the seat back, and a seat back moving part configured to support the upper body of the passenger at a passenger sitting surface side of the seat back fixing part. The seat back moving part is supported to the seat back fixing part so as to be rotatable about an upper part thereof in a left-right direction which corresponds to lateral sides of the sitting passenger. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061339 | BACKREST STOPPER MECHANISM FOR AN EASY ENTRY SEAT ASSEMBLY - An easy entry seat assembly may include a seat frame having a seat bottom and a backrest supported for pivotal movement relative to the seat bottom. A reclining mechanism may be provided on the seat frame to selectively control pivotal movement of the backrest relative to the seat bottom. A backrest stopper mechanism may be provided on the seat frame. The backrest stopper mechanism may include an easy entry stopper that can be movable from a non-actuated position to an actuated position to stop pivotal movement of the backrest in an easy entry position. An easy entry actuator may be provided on the seat frame, wherein operation of the easy entry actuator can cause movement of the easy entry stopper to the actuated position and release the reclining mechanism. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061340 | Head Hammock - A head hammock for supporting the head of a sitting sleeper, comprising a flexible fabric oblong shaped sling having opposed elongated end portions each of which forms a web and each of which includes a distal end, a buckle for interconnecting the distal ends of the elongated webs to form an endless loop, and a fastener disposed on each of the webs for selectively adjusting the size of the endless loop. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061341 | VEHICLE-HEADREST SUPPORT - The invention relates to a mount assembly comprising a frame (A) for mounting at least one headrest support rod ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061342 | Seat Support - A seat support device is provided. The seat support is configured to receive a seat cushion and provide support to the cushion as well as providing two support handles above the cushion. The combination of these elements allows an elderly, disabled, or otherwise weakened person to easily rise from a seated to standing position. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061343 | FIXED THIGH EXTENDER TRIM CLOSEOUT - A vehicle seat includes a seat back, a seat bottom, and a thigh extender assembly. The thigh extender assembly includes an extension bracket assembly attached to the seat bottom, a thigh support attached to an end of the extension bracket such that the thigh support is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position, and a trim cover assembly disposed over the extension bracket assembly. The extension bracket assembly includes a seat bracket and an extension bracket with the extension bracket being moveable relative to the seat bracket such that when the thigh support moves between the retracted position and the extended position the extension bracket is concealed. The trim cover assembly is held fixed with respect to the seat bracket with the thigh support moving relative to the trim cover assembly. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061344 | Fully Upholstered Ready-to-Assemble Chaise Lounge and Sofa - A stylish ready-to-assemble chaise lounge and sofa which may be easily and quickly assembled by a consumer, is provided. The invention is a it from which either a stylish chaise lounge or a sofa may be easily assembled by a consumer using a single Allen wrench. The kits, both chaise and sofa, comprise a seat base, a long side seatback and a short side seatback, feet, fasteners and cushions. With regard to the chaise, the long and short side chaise seatbacks have rectangular lower portions with upper portions featuring a flowing curved “waterfall” seating surface which improves the comfort of a user leaning back against the seatback. | 2015-03-05 |
