13th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140082907 | Thick Film Transducer Arrays - Various embodiments provide processes of fabrication to form acoustically and electrically isolated elements of a transducer array. For example, a cutting means such as use of a dicing saw, a laser, or etching, can be used on a cylindrically-focused transducer to form acoustically and electrically isolated elements of the transducer array. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082908 | PROPELLANT DISPOSAL DEVICE FOR A PROPULSION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a novel type of propellant disposal device for a propulsion system, wherein disposal of the propulsion system is performed through an automated process, and the propellant charged within the propulsion system is collected simultaneously through the same process, to thereby enable the propulsion system to be re-utilized through disposal processes. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082909 | ASSEMBLING TOOL - An assembling tool includes a supporting plate, a positioning plate extending up perpendicularly from a first end of the supporting plate, a U-shaped locking plate extending down from a second end of the supporting plate, and an operation portion attached to a bottom of the locking plate. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082910 | METHOD OF EXCHANGING A FILTER ASSEMBLY - A method for exchange of a filter assembly is described, wherein a contaminated filter assembly is exchanged for a refurbished filter assembly or a new filter assembly. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082911 | FASTENER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR USE IN MAKING REPAIRS - A fastener assembly comprises a beveled flush nut shaped to fit flush to a surface of the first piece within a countersunk portion of a hole, a threaded rod sized to engage the beveled flush nut and to extend through the hole in the first piece and an aligned hole in the second piece. A first nut is sized to threadedly engage the distal end of the threaded rod. A second nut is sized to threadedly engage the proximal end of the threaded rod when extended through an aligned opening in a third piece positioned over the second piece. The threaded engagement at the beveled flush nut can be overcome by tightening the second nut against the third piece, thereby securing the first piece, second piece and third piece together. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082912 | TURBOMACHINE INCLUDING A CRACK ARRESTMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A turbomachine includes a member formed from a material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The member includes a crack. A crack arrestment system is provided in the member. The crack arrestment system includes at least one crack arresting element provided at the crack. The at least one crack arresting element has a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is distinct from the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The at least one crack arresting element is configured and disposed to exert a compressive force on the member at the crack to substantially arrest crack propagation. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082913 | INSERTION AND REMOVAL TOOL FOR A FIBER OPTIC FERRULE ALIGNMENT SLEEVE - A tool is disclosed. The tool is for inserting a ferrule alignment sleeve within a sleeve mount of a fiber optic adapter, wherein the sleeve mount defines an axial bore and radially inwardly extending fingers for retaining the ferrule alignment sleeve therewithin. The tool includes a handle and a pin extending from the handle, the pin configured to slidably receive the ferrule alignment sleeve, the pin defining longitudinal keys for mating with gaps defined between the radially inwardly extending fingers of the sleeve mount, wherein the tool can be used as a ferrule alignment sleeve insertion tool if the pin is inserted into the axial bore in a first orientation and is configured to be used as a ferrule alignment sleeve removal tool if the pin is inserted into the axial bore in a second orientation from an opposite end of the axial bore. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082914 | Beverage Container Holder - A beverage container holder comprising a top portion configured to hold a first beverage container by engaging a perimeter of the first beverage container, and a bottom portion connected to the top portion and configured to rest on a second beverage container by engaging a perimeter of the second beverage container, wherein the bottom portion engages at least half of the perimeter of the second beverage container. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082915 | INTEGRATED TRANSLATIONAL LAND-GRID ARRAY SOCKETS AND LOADING MECHANISMS FOR SEMICONDUCTIVE DEVICES - A land-grid array die package socket is configured for low- or zero insertion-force assembly with a land-grid array die package. For zero insertion-force assembly, a motion plate applies a force on a land-grid array contact that causes a contact tip to move into protective cover while the die package is inserted into the socket. After zero insertion-force assembly, the motion plate applies a force on the land-grid array contact that causes the contact tip to deflect in a positive-Z direction until a useful contact is made at the contact tip with a land-grid array pad. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082916 | APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING SEED - Disclosed is an apparatus for attaching a seed. The apparatus for attaching the seed includes a holder fixing part to fix a seed holder; a pressing part to apply a pressure to the seed holder; and a seed fixing part provided under the seed holder to fix the seed. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082917 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MODEL - A method for manufacturing a model is disclosed. The disclosed method for manufacturing the model comprises the steps of: a) preparing a plurality of pieces having contours in the shape of cross-sections of an object from specific distances away from a random axis direction; and b) assembling the plurality of pieces according to an integration process of connecting surfaces of adjacent pieces from the plurality of pieces and fixing same to each other so as to form the model which corresponds to the shape of the object. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082918 | Method for Assembling Motor Vehicles - A method for assembling motor vehicles in which a drive train, chassis and floor module are pre-assembled and then connected to a shell of the motor vehicle. The floor module is pre-assembled in a first pre-assembly process and the drive train and the chassis are pre-assembled in a second pre-assembly process. The floor module, the drive train and the chassis are combined and then connected to the shell of the motor vehicle. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082919 | FLUID CONDUIT COVER INSTALLATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method for assembling a safety hose sleeve system using a crimper die set which includes an upper die comprising an upper curved compressive face, upper recess walls extending contiguous from the upper compressive face at an acute angle to the upper compressive face, each defining a portion of a cavity. Thrust plate slots extend upward from ends of the upper recess walls. A lower die comprises a lower curved compressive face. Lower recess walls extend contiguous from the lower compressive face at an acute angle to the lower compressive face and define another portion of each cavity. Lower thrust plate slots extend downward from an end of the lower recess walls. Thrust plates extend from the lower thrust plate slot into the upper thrust plate slot, across the cavity at an acute angle to each of the recess walls, defining an outer abutment of the cavity. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082920 | HIGH ASPECT RATIO SAMPLE HOLDER - An elongated member is formed which has a frontal and a distal end, and a length axis. The frontal end satisfies vacuum sealing and maneuverability specifications of a sample holder for a particle beam microscope. The elongated member includes a tubular section defining an axial cavity along the length axis, and having an orifice toward the distal end of the elongated member. The resulting device is characterized as being a sample holder for use in particle beam microscopes. The sample holder enables the examination of high aspect ratio samples by accommodating them in its axial cavity. The examination can take place without prior modification of the high aspect ratio samples. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082921 | Slip Bracket Connector for Rigid Members - A one-piece rigid connector allows a nominal construction wood member to slip axially while fixed at its distal end, to accommodate the naturally occurring shrinkage of lumber. The connector surrounds the wood member and attaches to a second wood member to secure the members together. The connector may be slightly larger radially than the first member to accommodate natural movement. In one embodiment, the connector is made of a light gauge sheet metal and attaches a vertical baluster to the horizontal lower deck rail of an elevated wood deck guard rail system. The connector secures the baluster horizontally, but allows the baluster to move vertically to accommodate expansion or contraction of the baluster after construction. The distal end of the baluster is secured using conventional wood screw attachment. The connector includes tabs on each side to allow fastening of the connector to the lower deck rail using conventional wood screws. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082922 | SCREW CONNECTION - A screw connection, in particular for machine construction, special machine construction and plant construction, comprises a first element with an external thread and a first head part, and comprises a second element with an internal thread and a second head part. When the first element is screwed fully into the second element, a surface between the first head part and the second head part is formed as a smooth circular cylinder which is suitable in particular for pinning. In this way, a particularly simple screw connection is created which simultaneously serves for pinning and which is versatile. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082923 | MOUNTABLE CABLE TIE WITH FINE ADJUSTMENT AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A mountable cable tie with fine adjustment with an elongated strap having a first strap end and a second strap end, the elongated strap having one or more rows of teeth or cross-bars formed crosswise on the elongated strap, and a plurality of holes positioned linear along the median between the one or more rows of teeth, at least one locking buckle positioned proximate the second strap end, the at least one locking buckle having at least one channel and at least one locking tang or pawl positioned within the locking buckle, wherein increased insertion of the first strap end into the locking head decreases the size of the loop of the elongated strap to secure the bundle. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082924 | RADIOPAQUE SUPER-ELASTIC INTRAVASCULAR STENT - The intravascular stent is formed from a composite wire includes an inner core of radiopaque metal, a polymer layer coaxially disposed about the inner core, and an outer metal layer coaxially disposed about the polymer layer. The intermediary polymer layer acts as a barrier material between the inner core and the outer sheath, so that the inner core and outer sheath may be made of dissimilar metallic layers, and the intermediary polymer layer will prevent a galvanic reaction between the inner core and the peripheral metal layer. The intravascular stent has ends flared radially outwardly to prevent radially and longitudinally inward deformation of the ends of the stent when the stent is disposed in a desired location in a patient's vasculature. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082925 | Steering Yoke - A steering yoke is disclosed and includes a hollow cylindrical body that can be formed from a laminated sheet of metal and polymer. The hollow cylindrical body includes a substantially uniform wall thickness. Further, the hollow cylindrical body can include a first half, a second half, a seam extending at least partially along the body between the first half and the second half, an upper end having a surface, and a lower open end. The steering yoke can also include a bearing surface coupled to the surface of the upper end of the hollow cylindrical body and a spring perch disposed in the lower end of the hollow cylindrical body. The spring perch can include a spring pocket configured to support and retain a spring for supplying a biasing force to the yoke. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082926 | CONFORMAL FIXTURE COVER - Embodiments described herein take the form of fixtures to be used in a manufacturing process. In particular, a manufacturing fixture may be sized to accept one or more electronic components, such as a printed circuit board (PCB) having various electrical elements. The PCB may be placed on the fixture in a predetermined area. The PCB may be placed in a depression or aperture sized to accept the PCB. When the PCB is placed within the fixture, a cover may be lowered or otherwise placed across the PCB in order to hold the PCB in place. The cover contacts the PCB and is pliable or malleable to conform to those portions of the PCB it contacts. When the cover is closed, a negative pressure may be induced in the fixture beneath the cover. When the PCB is held in position, the manufacturing fixture may operate on the PCB. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082927 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DISK DRIVE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SPINDLE MOTOR - A disk drive apparatus includes a rotor hub including an outer surface with a hub screw groove and a hub information mark indicative of a start position of the hub screw groove. A method of manufacturing the disk drive apparatus includes the steps of preparing a spindle motor including the rotor hub, preparing a clamper including a clamper screw groove, and fitting a recording disk to the spindle motor. The method further includes the steps of detecting a position of the hub information mark and, based on the detected position of the hub information mark, positioning each of the clamper and the spindle motor in a circumferential direction, and screwing the clamper to the spindle motor. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082928 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DOUBLE-AXIS PARALLEL MOTOR AND COVER ASSEMBLY JIG - In a rotor assembly process for assembling rotors to a case main body where stators are fixed, lower portions of the rotor shafts are fitted into two bearings fixed to the case main body with two lower shafts being fitted into inner circumferential surfaces of the rotor shafts. In a cover assembly process for assembling a rear cover to the case main body, two bearings fixed to the rear cover are fitted into upper portions of the rotor shafts with the lower shafts being fitted into the inner circumferential surfaces of the rotor shafts. Central axes of the rotor shafts are prevented from inclining, and the rear cover can be easily assembled to the case main body without having to form large chamfers on the two bearings and the two rotor shafts. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082929 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ROTATING DEVICE - A rotating device includes a hub on which a magnetic recording disk is to be mounted, and a base that supports the hub in a freely rotatable manner. When at least either one of the base and the hub is referred to as a work-piece, a method for manufacturing the rotating device includes a forming step for forming the work-piece, a blowing step for blowing the formed work-piece with solid grains, a cleaning step for cleaning the work-piece blown by the grains using a cleaning fluid, an assembling step for assembling the rotating device using the cleaned work-piece. The grains have a property of vaporizing in the cleaning step or being soluble with the cleaning fluid therein. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082930 | SEMI-AUTOMATIC METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL LI-ION BATTERY - A semi-automatic method for making a Li-ion electrochemical accumulator according to which a continuous electrolytic separator strip is automatically wound on two-sided electrodes manually and alternately stacked according to their polarity. By the method, it is not necessary to assemble or manually cut out each electrolytic separator inserted between two adjacent electrodes in the stack and of opposite polarity. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082931 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ALL SOLID STATE BATTERY - The problem of the present invention is to provide a method for producing an all solid state battery excellent in adhesion properties between electrode active material layers and a solid electrolyte layer. The present invention solves the above-mentioned problem by providing a method for producing an all solid state battery comprising a pressing step of isostatically pressing a body to be pressed, provided with a power generating element having a cathode active material layer, an anode active material layer, and a solid electrolyte layer formed between the above-mentioned cathode active material layer and the above-mentioned anode active material layer. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082932 | Method for the Fabrication of Electrolyte Cavities Using Bulk Micro-Machining - The present invention is directed to the fabrication of thin aluminum anode batteries using a highly reproducible process that enables high volume manufacturing of the galvanic cells. A method of fabricating a thin aluminum anode galvanic cell is provided, the method comprising, forming a recess in the silicon wafer, the recess having no more than three sidewalls, depositing a catalytic metal layer on a bottom surface of the recess, positioning a double-side sticky tape layer having a bottom side positioned to contact the no more than three sidewalls of the recess and positioning an aluminum foil layer to contact a top side of the double-side sticky tape layer and in overlying relation to the recess, thereby forming the galvanic cell. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082933 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL DEVICE - Described is a needle assembly removal device comprising an inner portion, a channel formed in the inner portion, and an outer portion movably disposed on the inner portion. The channel has a proximal opening. Movement of the outer portion relative to the inner portion in a first direction causes the inner portion to change the proximal opening from a first width to a second width. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082934 | MAKING DISPLAY DEVICE WITH PIXEL-ALIGNED ELECTRODE - A method of making a display device includes providing a display substrate having a first display substrate side, a second display substrate side opposed to the first display substrate side, and an array of pixels formed in rows and columns on or over the first display substrate side. A transparent dielectric layer is located over the display, the transparent dielectric layer having a row side and an opposed column side. Row electrodes are provided on the row side and column electrodes are provided on the column side. Each row electrode extends exclusively over all of the pixels in a row and each column electrode extends exclusively over all of the pixels in a column. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082935 | METHOD FOR PASSIVE ALIGNMENT OF OPTICAL COMPONENTS TO A SUBSTRATE - A method for placing components on a substrate, the method comprising determining a reference point of a mechanical holding jig based upon a plurality of mechanical features of the mechanical holding jig and placing the substrate into the jig such that mechanical features on the substrate align with the mechanical features on the mechanical holding jig. A location of the substrate is determined with the reference point of the mechanical holding jig. The method continues by installing a plurality of first components onto the substrate aligned to the mechanical holding jig. The substrate is removed from the mechanical holding jig and a second component is placed onto the substrate to cover the plurality of first components. The second component is placed onto the substrate to align a plurality of references points of the second component to the mechanical features on the substrate. The second component is secured to the substrate. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082936 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A WIRING SUBSTRATE - A wiring substrate includes: a substrate having a first surface and a second surface; a first insulating layer stacked on the first surface; a pad electrode stacked on the first insulating layer; a through electrode connected to the pad electrode; and a second insulating layer disposed between the substrate and the through electrode and between the first insulating layer and the through electrode, wherein a diameter of the through electrode in a connection section between the pad electrode and the through electrode is smaller than a diameter of the through electrode on the second surface side, the first insulating layer, the second insulating layer and the through electrode overlap with each other in a peripheral area of the connection section, when seen from a plan view, and the thickness of the first insulating layer in the area is thinner than the thickness of the first insulating layer in other areas. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082937 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RIGID FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a rigid flexible printed circuit board, including: preparing a flexible substrate having an inner layer circuit pattern formed on one surface or both surfaces thereof and divided into a rigid region and a flexible region; forming a protective layer in the flexible region of the flexible substrate; forming a coverlay so as to expose the protective layer on one surface of the flexible substrate; stacking a rigid insulating layer in the rigid region and stacking a metal layer in the protective layer and the rigid insulating layer; forming an outer layer circuit layer by patterning the metal layer and removing the metal layer in the flexible region; and removing the protective layer. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082938 | Waterproof wire connectors - A waterproof wire connector comprising a push in wire connector having a wire chamber therein for receiving and forming electrical engagement with an electrical wire axially inserted therein with the wire connector having a wire port with a self healing member extending across the entry to the wire port to prevent moisture from entering the wire connector whereby pushing the wire into the wire connector forces the end of an electrical wire to pierce the self healing member. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082939 | METHOD FOR CLEANING AND STRIPPING A TURBOSHAFT ENGINE BLADE USING A PULSED LASER - A method for cleaning a turboshaft engine blade comprising a superalloy body covered with a coating, in which the coating of the blade is at least partially machined using a pulsed laser. At least the feed rate of the pulsed laser and the pulse frequency of the pulsed laser are parameterised such that the machined surface of the blade has a roughness of 4 μm to 10 μm. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082940 | METHOD AND FIXTURE FOR AIRFOIL ARRAY ASSEMBLY - An example method of assembling a turbomachine airfoil array includes, among other things, securing a partial airfoil array within a fixture, the partial airfoil array having at least one existing airfoil extending radially between an inner and an outer fairing and an open area where at least one existing airfoil has been removed. The method includes mounting a positioning saddle relative to a base of the fixture, the positioning saddle aligned with the open area, holding a replacement airfoil using the positioning saddle, applying a curable material at an interface between the replacement airfoil and the inner and outer fairing, and curing the curable material while maintaining a relative position between the replacement airfoil and the inner and outer fairing. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082941 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARTICLE MITIGATION DURING JETSTACK ADHESIVE BONDING - A system and method are provided method for processing an aperture plate/brace plate unit in a jetstack fabrication process to add, and subsequently remove, a protective coating in the outlet apertures/orifices of the aperture plate to avoid baking on of waste or debris particles in the apertures/orifices. In a jetstack manufacturing process, the outlet apertures/orifices are purposely clogged with a protective coating of known composition, which can be subsequently relatively easily removed, to avoid an opportunity for particles of organic waste or debris material from migrating into the outlet apertures/orifices in a manner that would allow those particles to potentially become baked on inner surfaces of the outlet apertures/orifices in, for example, a polyimide high temperature adhesive bonding process. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082942 | WICKING AND COUPLING ELEMENT(S) FACILITATING EVAPORATIVE COOLING OF COMPONENT(S) - A method is provided for facilitating cooling of electronic components of an electronic system. The method includes: providing a housing at least partially surrounding and forming a compartment about the components, and providing an immersion-cooling fluid is disposed within the compartment, at least one component of the electronic system being at least partially non-immersed within the fluid in the compartment; providing a wicking film element physically coupled to a main surface of the at least one component and partially disposed within the fluid within the compartment; and securing, via a coupling element, the wicking film element in physical coupling to the main surface of the at least one component without the coupling element overlying the main surface of the component(s). As an enhancement, the wicking film element wraps over the component to physically couple to two opposite main sides of the component. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082943 | THIN HEAT PIPE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A thin heat pipe structure includes a pipe body, a thin-sheet member, and a plurality of bosses. The pipe body internally defines a receiving space, in which a working fluid is provided. The thin-sheet member includes a plurality of open spaces, and the bosses are provided in the open spaces, so that the bosses and the thin-sheet member are disposed in the receiving space of the pipe body at the same time. A method of manufacturing thin pipe structure is also disclosed for manufacturing thin heat pipe structure with reduced time and labor, and protecting a wick structure formed in the thin heat pipe structure against damage. Therefore the thin heat pipe structure can be manufactured with increased good yield and at reduced manufacturing cost. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082944 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSERTING RIPPLE SPRINGS - A system is provided for inserting a ripple spring includes a compression board having at least one groove, and the compression board has a ramped section at one end thereof. A driver board has at least one guide rail configured to fit inside the at least one groove. An impact tool is configured to engage the driver board and apply a driving force to the driver board. The compression board is configured to at least partially retain the ripple spring and the ramped section is configured to apply a compressive force to the ripple spring as the impact tool and driver board push the ripple spring over the ramped section. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082945 | Cigar cutter - A device for cutting the cap from the head of a premium cigar is disclosed. The cigar cutter includes two handles with integrated blades and includes magnetic motion control. The cigar cutter is operable between open and dosed configurations. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082946 | SCISSORS - Provided are scissors with excellent safety that can more reliably prevent finger pinch when being closed. In the present invention, finger pinch prevention guards | 2014-03-27 |
20140082947 | METHOD FOR CREATING ATOMICALLY SHARP EDGES ON OBJECTS MADE OF CRYSTAL MATERIAL - A process to make atomically sharp cutting devices is described. The process may provide for a cost effective and efficient technique of producing the atomically sharp cutting devices made from single crystal material such as, for example, sapphire, silicon carbide, silicon, and the like. The process may include identifying and choosing a preferred geometric orientation of the crystal material where cleavage can be promoted along a preferred natural plane of the single crystal material, thus ultimately producing an atomically sharp edge. The single crystal material may be covered at select surface locations by a photo-resist material arranged in a predetermined alignment with reference to the preferred plane to prevent etching at unexposed surface portions while permitting etching at exposed surface portions of the single crystal material. An atomic edge may be created by physical cleaving once the etching has reached a predetermined end-point. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082948 | CRADLE CUTTER - The claimed subject matter provides a cutting head for oscillating tools including a concave or recessed cutting edge. The cutting edge can be a recessed curve, an angular recess, or a combination of the two. The cutting edge can include one or more of serrations or cutting grit. The cutting head can conform to a variety of work piece geometries and cradle the work piece during cutting to prevent slipping and provide faster cuts by applying a greater proportion of the blade to the work piece at once and retaining the work piece between sides of the recess. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082949 | TOOL MACHINE WITH AN OUTPUT SPINDLE THAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH - A tool machine includes an output spindle that moves back and forth and includes a drive motor. The spindle and the motor are coupled to each other via a transmission system. A longitudinal face of the output spindle and a longitudinal face of the drive motor run adjacent to each other such that the drive motor lies next to the output spindle. A very compact configuration is thereby produced. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082950 | Wear Gauge for Oilfield Tools - A wear gauge confirms the acceptability of an outside diameter of a down hole drilling tool for down hole service. An embodiment of the wear gauge has two arcuate members pivotally connected in overlapping attachment, where each arcuate member has opposing ends and an arc length is defined between the two ends. Each of the opposing ends has an aperture penetrating through the width of the arcuate member. The free ends may be pivoted together into an overlapping configuration into a closed position. When in the closed position, the two arcuate members define a circle. The diameter of the circle is certified to be a specific value within a designated tolerance. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082951 | ORIENTATION DEVICE INCLUDING MEANS FOR DETECTING THAT THE DEVICE IS LYING FLAT ON A SUPPORT - The invention relates to an orientation device comprising: a true north finder including a rate-gyroscope-type member, as well as sensors that can be used to measure the inclination of the device in relation to the horizontal, and associated calculation means for determining the orientation of the true north used on information provided by the rate gyroscope-type member and the sensors. According to the invention, the device also includes three feet that are used to support the device when it is placed on a support, at least one of said feet including a built-in sensor that changes state when the device is resting on a support by means of the feet, and means for automatically triggering the determination of the orientation of the north when the device is sufficiently horizontal and when the sensor indicates that it is placed on a support. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082952 | DETERMINATION DEVICE, ELECTRICAL DEVICE, AND METHOD OF DETERMINING MOVING STATE - A determination device includes a geomagnetism value obtaining unit for obtaining a geomagnetism value detected with a geomagnetism sensor; and a geomagnetism value determining unit for determining whether a user having the geomagnetism sensor is in a moving state in an automobile or on a train according to a magnitude of a change in the geomagnetism value obtained with the geomagnetism value obtaining unit. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082953 | Liquid Capacitive Micro Inclinometer - The present invention relates to a liquid capacitive micro inclinometer, comprising a pair of differential electrodes and a common electrode, all formed in the same plane in a sealed chamber. Immersing liquid is filled in the sealed chamber. The shape of the differential electrodes forms a sector of a circular plane. The inclinometer may further integrate a reading circuit. The present invention also discloses preparation method for the invented inclinometer. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082954 | Multilayered Liquid Capacitive Micro Inclinometer - The present invention relates to a liquid multilayer capacitive micro inclinometer, comprising at least two pairs of differential electrodes, each pair positioned in a same plane; at least one common electrode with a portion positioned in the plane of each pair of differential electrodes. The differential electrodes and the common electrode are provided in a sealed chamber, in which an immersing liquid is filled. The shape of the differential electrodes forms a sector of a circular plane. The inclinometer may further integrate a reading circuit. The present invention also discloses preparation method for the invented inclinometer. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082955 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - Disclosed is an apparatus for treating laundry for making a laundry treating capacity the largest. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082956 | Clothes Dryer Exhaust Device - A clothes dryer exhaust line blower system is provided that assists a clothes dryer venting hot air and lint from the dryer interior and through the length of the dryer ducting to maintain a clear pathway and maintain the dryer's efficiency over time. A Y-pipe having a main exhaust line and an intermediate line is installed on the dryer exhaust port and connects the dryer exhaust outlet to an existing dryer duct that is adapted to communicate dryer exhaust from the dryer to the exterior of a dwelling. An intermediate section of the Y-pipe connection includes an electric blower assembly that functions as an auxiliary venting means, which generates air pressure to assist the dryer assembly vent the heated air through the exhaust conduit during the drying process. The blower is electrically driven and is controlled via a manual switch or timer switch that functions in conjunction with the drying cycles of the dryer. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082957 | Attachment to air moving device or system for the purpose of scenting spaces - An attachment for a fan, blower of other air moving device encompassing, and made of or designed to hold a scented material. The attachment may be constructed from any flexible, rigid or semi rigid material. A scented material base utilizing or made of paper, polymer, plastic, cardboard, ceramic, gel or other fragrance containing substrate that can be contained or placed inside said attachment. When the fan or blower is turned on a scent is emitted throughout the space. The attachment is available in standard or custom sizes, scents, shapes or colors to fit any standard fan or blower. The air movement produced creates a scent dispersion/diffusion effect. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082958 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LAUNDRY TREATING APPRATUS - Control of a laundry treating apparatus, in which at least one of a dryness level and a percentage of water content of laundry received in a drum of the laundry treating apparatus is determined A determination is made as to whether the laundry in the drum includes water-filled laundry based on at least one of the dryness level and the percentage of water content of the laundry in the drum. Dehydration drying of the laundry in the drum is controlled based on the determination of whether the laundry in the drum includes water-filled laundry. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082959 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LAUNDRY TREATING APPRATUS - Control of a laundry treating apparatus, in which a drum is controlled to accelerate to a first rate of rotation and then decelerate from the first rate of rotation to a second rate of rotation. A deceleration time taken for the drum having accelerated to the first rate of rotation to be decelerated to the second rate of rotation is determined and at least one of a dryness level and a percentage of water content of laundry received in the drum is determined based on the deceleration time. A determination is made as to whether the laundry in the drum includes water-filled laundry based on at least one of the dryness level and the percentage of water content of the laundry and dehydration drying of the laundry in the drum is controlled based on the determination of whether the laundry in the drum includes water-filled laundry. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082960 | HOME LAUNDRY DRYER - A laundry dryer ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140082961 | Smooth Shoe Uppers And Methods For Producing Them - Shoe uppers having smooth seams and methods for producing them are disclosed. In one embodiment the upper uses thermoplastic seam tape which forms bonds between contiguous upper sections after being subjected to heat and/or pressure. In another embodiment, different parts of the shoe can be joined using hidden seams. Close seams can also be covered with a transfer material adapted to give the interior and/or exterior of the upper a smooth surface. In yet another embodiment, a method is disclosed which allows three-dimensional upper sections to be bonded on a last using thermoplastic seam tape. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082962 | Skate Shoelace Protection Structure having a Continuous Sliding Upper Interface - A skate shoe is disclosed having a shoe sole, a shoe upper, and a protective cover over the shoe upper shoelaces to prevent premature wear and failure thereof, while offering a smooth sliding interface across the shoe upper for skating activities. The shoelace cover comprises an inner tongue and outer tongue sandwiching the shoelaces therebetween, while the shoe upper terminates above the outer tongue and a lateral strap secures over the assembly. The strap originates from the outside portion of the shoe upper and is secured along the shoe upper interior portion, offering an interface across the strap and the secured outer tongue enclosed within the shoe upper that is adept at sliding along a skateboard griptape without having discontinuities and exposing the shoelaces to contact with the skateboard. The inner and outer tongue pivot from the shoe throat line and secure at their distal ends when in use. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082963 | Footwear Having Removable Motorized Adjustment System - An article of footwear may include a motorized tensioning system. The tensioning system may include a tensile member and a motorized tightening device configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear. The tensioning system may further include a power source configured to supply power to the motorized tightening device. The tensile member, the motorized tightening device, and the power source may be configured to be removably attached to the article of footwear. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082964 | STRUCTURE OF SHOE - An improved structure of shoe includes a first shoe body, which has a first opening, and a second shoe body, which has a second opening. The first shoe body is received in the second shoe body and the first opening is combined with the second opening to form a shoe body combination having a third opening. The third opening receives a foot of wearer therein. The shoe body combination is of a woven formation. A support structure is coupled to the shoe body combination to support the shoe body combination. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082965 | Article Of Footwear Having An Upper With Knitted Elements - An article of footwear may incorporate various elements that are at least partially formed through a knitting process, such as a circular knitting process or a flat knitting process. Examples of the elements include tongue elements, collar elements, and collar-throat elements. In some configurations, the elements include compressible areas and flange areas. The compressible areas may include foam cores or floating yarns that impart compressibility, and the flange areas may be utilized to join the components to the article of footwear. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082966 | REVERSIBLE INSOLE - A reversible insole for use inside a supportive boot, such as used for protection and support of the lower leg or foot after injury, is disclosed. The insole provides contouring on the opposite surfaces thereof which accommodates similar contours of the human foot. By alternately positioning the insole with the one surface or the other surface upward, a single insole can provide appropriate support for either the left of right foot inside an outer boot, such as a walker boot, that may be symmetrical from medial to lateral side. Such an outerboot may thus accommodate a left or right foot in a single product. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082967 | Shoe Assembly with Provision for Adding Decorative Elements - A shoe with a sole and an upper with closed eyes extending radially from the sole on each side near the front portion of the upper. Decorative accessories, such as straps having open-ended hooks are selectively engageable with the eyes for changing the appearance of the shoe. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082968 | Tread Pattern For Article of Footwear - An article of footwear may include a sole having a lower surface. A forefoot region may include a first forefoot section and a second forefoot section separated by a first flex groove. The first flex groove may be formed by an upwardly extending elongate recess in the lower surface of the sole. In addition, the first forefoot section may include a first set of ground engaging members extending substantially downward, the first set of ground engaging members forming a substantially arcuate first arrangement. Also, the second forefoot section may include a second set of ground engaging members extending substantially downward, the second set of ground engaging members forming a substantially arcuate second arrangement. The first arrangement may be curved in a different direction than the second arrangement. Each ground engaging member of the first set of ground engaging members may have a length extending along an arc. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082969 | Reinforcing Member For Article of Footwear - An article of footwear may have a sole including an outer member having an outer surface and an inner surface disposed closer to a wearer's foot than the outer surface. The outer member may include at least a first flex groove formed as an elongate recess in a first flex groove region, causing both the inner surface and the outer surface of the outer member to curve upward. The sole may include a reinforcing member disposed closer to the wearer's foot than the outer member, and may be relatively more rigid than the outer member. The reinforcing member may include a first bridge portion disposed in the first flex groove region and joining the first portion and the second portion together. The lateral width of the first bridge portion may be less than the lateral width of the first portion, and less than the lateral width of the second portion. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082970 | FOOTWEAR WITH CHARCOAL SYSTEMS - A footwear with charcoal system includes a footwear garment assembly having a sole, an inner layer, an outer layer forming an outsole and an upper; a middle layer; and at least one liner and/or the insole comprising active charcoal. The foot garment and the liner comprising the charcoal in combination form the footwear garment assembly useful for minimizing odors and moisture released from the foot during active use and promoting good health of the foot. Further, the footwear with charcoal system serves to reduce exposure to bacteria and fungi on the foot; foot garment may include shoes, boots, sandals, slippers, sneakers, skates. The liner wraps around the foot of a wearer thereby creating a large surface area of coverage of the charcoal, and is removably-fastened via at least one fastener to the foot and the foot garment. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082971 | FOOTWEAR WITH MAGNETS SYSTEMS - Footwear with magnets systems provides a comfortable way to undergo magnetic therapy. The system covers a foot with magnetic energy while enabling people to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, fight infection, support healing, reduce fluid retention, increase cellular oxygen, and a variety of other positive benefits. The system may be conveniently used for individuals who practice magnetic therapy; the therapeutic treatment via magnetostatic fields which are static in nature. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082972 | Spin'em high heel shoes - This invention incorporates a rotating spindle inside the high heel of a dress shoe, which transforms the downward heel impact into rotational energy, thus absorbing the impact while massaging the foot. The spindle is visible from the outside of the heel and has decorative crystals, lights or other eye catching ornamentation to attract attention when the spindle rotates. The rotating spindle also passes vibrations through the wearer's skeletal system for a soothing effect. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082973 | Shoe-Mounted Pants Cuff Protective Device - A shoe-mounted pants cuff protective device includes a central hub, a plurality of legs, and a plurality of slideable sleeves. Each leg has a hole at its proximal end for pivotably mounting a leg on a pin formed in the central hub. Each sleeve has an interior lumen with an opening that receives a leg such that the leg is slideable within the lumen. Each of the sleeves has positioning holes allow the sleeve to be fastened in one of several locations along the leg to adjust the distance from the central hub to the distal end of the sleeve. Each of the sleeves includes a spring clip extending outwardly from the distal end of the leg. The clip is capable of releasably securing a length of pants cuff fabric between the clip and its corresponding sleeve. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082974 | Footwear accessory - A footwear accessory comprising a reversible footwear cover, the cover adapted to cover an article of footwear's uppers, sole and heel counter; a two sided sole attached to the cover, the sole adapted to provide both a frictional surface between the footwear and the cover and between a walking surface and the footwear; and, a cover retainer for securing the footwear cover to the footwear, the retainer being integral to the cover and adapted to be inserted into the footwear and positioned between a user's foot and the footwear. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082975 | INTERNAL VENTING SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL MACHINES - A mining shovel includes a boom and a transmission unit coupled to the boom. The transmission unit includes an outer housing, an internal motor housing disposed within the outer housing, and a venting system coupled to the outer housing to direct air through both the outer housing and the internal motor housing. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082976 | WING SHROUD FOR AN EARTH MOVING MACHINE BUCKET, BUCKET AND EARTH MOVING MACHINE - The present disclosure refers to a wing shroud for an earth moving machine bucket adapted to be positioned at least partially on a tooth adapter and/or at least partially on a lateral plate of the bucket for protecting wear sensitive bucket parts wherein the wing shroud comprises at least one self-lock mechanism for a detachable connection to the bucket. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082977 | Earth Working Bucket and Connector Assembly Securing Wear Member Thereto - The connector assembly is used in securing a wear member to a support structure of the earth working bucket in an engaged position in which corresponding apertures of the wear member and the support structure are aligned and form a connector passage. The connector assembly is engaged into the connector passage and comprises: an endless screw extending in the connector passage and having an externally operable head, abutment portions facing opposite walls of the connector passage, and a movement transfer mechanism operable to transform rotary movement of the endless screw into a transversal movement of one abutment portion relative the other, to push the abutment portions against corresponding opposite walls of the connector passage. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082978 | DRYING-IRONING COMBINED MACHINE - A drying-ironing combined machine. The machine includes a supporting body ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140082979 | HAND IRONS - An electric hand iron comprises an electrically heated sole plate and an electrically operated water nozzle. The water nozzle is arranged to produce a water mist which produces a substantially uniform density moisture pattern, in response to a user activated control. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082980 | CABLE/TUBE LABELING TAG - A labeling tag for transmission lines, such as flexible electronic or electric cables or flexible fluid tubing, line comprises a body having a front surface, a back surface and a side edge with an inscribable area either or both of the back and front surfaces. Engagement members extend in opposite directions from the side edge and secure the tag to the transmission line. The engagement members comprising a frame defining a substantially enclosed area sized to receive the transmission line and which is shaped such that the transmission line is wedged between edges of said enclosed area when said tag is applied to a transmission line. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082981 | BOLT ACTION MUZZLE LOADING FIREARM - A muzzle loading firearm includes a barrel, a receiver, and a breech plug located at the breech end of the barrel. An insert integral with or attached to the breech plug provides sealing engagement against an opening in a cartridge case. The breech plug and insert together define a bore to allow a flame from an ignited primer on a cartridge casing to travel to a projectile propellant at the breech end of the barrel. A bolt without conventional lugs is movable within the receiver between an open position and a closed position. A pin extends through the receiver engaging a camming groove in the bolt to guide and lock the bolt against a primer end of an ignition casing. The camming groove and metal pin are configured to compress a face of the ignition cartridge against the breech plug when the bolt is in the closed position. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082982 | Gap seal for gun - A gun or other projectile launching device includes a frame, and a barrel, including a bore therethrough, held in position by the frame. A cylinder is rotatable attached to the frame in close proximity to an inner end portion of the barrel, the cylinder having multiple chambers and configured to sequentially and longitudinally align a chamber with the bore of the barrel. A sleeve is slidingly positioned over the inner end portion of the barrel. The sleeve has a front face with a central opening therethrough, that has a size less than an inner diameter of the sleeve, but no smaller than a diameter of the bore through the barrel. The sleeve is configured to slide back, substantially in response to gas pressure, until the front face of the sleeve is forcibly maintained in contact with the cylinder to eliminate a gap between the cylinder and the barrel. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082983 | ADJUSTABLE GRIP EXTENDER FOR A FIREARM - An adjustable grip extender for a firearm, comprising: a) an elevating mechanism, including a moveable portion on top and a fixed portion on bottom with respect to the adjustable grip, wherein both portions are pivotally connected in such a way that said moveable portion can be moved angularly with respect to said fixed portion, wherein the bottom surface of said adjustable grip extender is attached to the handle of the firearm in a position that allows a user's trigger finger to rest on said moveable portion for positioning the distal portion of said finger directly in front of the trigger of said firearm and substantially perpendicular to said trigger; and b) an adjustable mechanism for setting the elevating degree of said moveable portion in a fixed position, by changing the relative angular position between said moveable portion and said fixed portion. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082984 | SPEED LOADER FOR LARGE CALIBER MULTI-SHOT WEAPON - Apparatus and methods are provided for fast loading a plurality of cartridges into a magazine for holding cartridges, such as the magazine of a large caliber multi-shot weapon. In various embodiments, the apparatus includes a cartridge receptacle disposed between a retention wheel and a knob. The knob is rotatably attached to the cartridge receptacle and fastened to the retention wheel. The knob has a locked and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the cartridges placed in the receptacle are engaged by the retention wheel. In the unlocked position, the cartridges are released from the retention wheel. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082985 | FIREARM ACCESSORY CLAMP MOUNT HAVING ROTATABLE LOCKING LEVER AND LOWER ADJUSTMENT NUT - An adjustable accessory mounting mechanism for firearms has an accessory mount rail having clamp surfaces. A mount base member has a clamp structure in retaining engagement with the clamp surfaces and supports a clamp plate member for rotary clamping engagement with the accessory mount rail. A clamp retainer screw extends through the retainer opening and pivotally supports the clamp plate member for rotary locking and unlocking movement. An adjustment nut member is threaded to the clamp retainer screw and adjusts the position of the clamp plate member. The adjustment nut is located below the lower surface of the clamp plate and clamp support to prevent its catching on brush, vines and other objects during field use. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082986 | FIREARM LUBRICANT AND METHODS FOR USING - Embodiments of the invention thus provide an improved lubricant, methods for applying such a lubricant to a cartridge or other surface, and a container for the lubricant. In embodiments of the invention, the lubricant includes hydrophobic component and a hydrophilic component. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082987 | STABILIZING SHOOTING REST APPARATUS AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a stabilizing shooting rest that includes a base attachable to the belt of a wearer. The stabilizing shooting rest further includes a telescopic elongated member having a proximate end attached to the base and extending to a distal end, the telescopic elongated member attaching to the base such that the telescopic elongated member is movable about the base with at least two rotational degrees of freedom. The stabilizing shooting rest further includes an arm rest at the distal end of the telescopic elongated member, the arm rest configured to stabilize a desired portion of a rear arm of the wearer while the wearer is shooting. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082988 | STABILIZING SHOOTING REST APPARATUS AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a stabilizing shooting rest that includes a base attachable to the belt of a wearer. The stabilizing shooting rest further includes a telescopic elongated member having a proximate end attached to the base and extending to a distal end, the telescopic elongated member attaching to the base such that the telescopic elongated member is movable about the base with at least two rotational degrees of freedom. The stabilizing shooting rest further includes an arm rest at the distal end of the telescopic elongated member, the arm rest configured to stabilize a desired portion of a rear arm of the wearer while the wearer is shooting. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082989 | GUN BORE CLEANING DEVICE - A device for cleaning a bore of a firearm. One or more bore-cleaning bodies may include a core and a fabric cover, and a central member used to compress the core longitudinally and expand it radially to apply radial force pressing the fabric cover against the interior bore surface. A small-bore version may include flexible portions to be able to negotiate a breech mechanism of a repeating small arm. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082990 | Heat Sink Rail System - A method and apparatus providing for a rail system which further acts to cool a firearm. Wherein said cooling process acts by the passage of air through fins of the apparatus. Whereby said method and apparatus provides for a cooling mechanism which does not inhibit the firearm from attaching accessories. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082991 | ACCESSORY DEVICE FOR ATTACHMENT TO A FIREARM - An accessory device for attachment to a firearm may include a device body having a light source and a biasing member extending from the device body through an aperture of a rail clip. The biasing member has a distal end shaped for insertion into a firearm slot, and the device body has an anti-rotation feature that prevents the body from rotating about the biasing member with respect to the rail clip when the distal end is inserted in the firearm slot. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082992 | Collapsible Waterfowl Decoy - The collapsible waterfowl decoy disclosed herein includes a vertical support and a horizontal support. The horizontal support includes a three-way joint which allows the horizontal support to be disposed on the vertical support through parallel ports in the three-way joint. A pin is disposed within a perpendicular port of the three-way joint. The horizontal support further includes rigid tubing that is inserted into a perpendicular port of the three-way joint. Elastic cordage is disposed around the pin and through the rigid tubing to apply elastic tension between the rigid tubing and the perpendicular port of the three-way joint. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082993 | BOBBIN HOLDER FOR TYING THREAD FOR MAKING FISHING FLIES AND METHOD FOR FASTENING DUBBING USING THIS BOBBIN HOLDER - A bobbin holder ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140082994 | CONTAINER FOR A SUBSTANCE SUCH AS AN ANT BAIT CONTAINER - A container for a substance, such as an ant trap container for ant bait is comprised of a minimum number of component parts that are each formed in a cost effective manner to produce an inexpensive container. The component parts of the container include a flexible sheet that seals the substance inside the container. The sheet can be easily manually grasped and pulled from an opening of the container to expose the substance to the opening of the container. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082995 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO PRODUCE BIODIESEL FUEL - A method of manufacturing a biodiesel fuel that comprises mixing a co-solvent, a first reactant and a second reactant together in a mixing chamber to form a homogeneous solution. The first reactant and the second reactant are substantially immiscible with each other in the absence of the co-solvent. The first reactant is one of an alcohol or an oil, and the second reactant is the other of the oil or the alcohol. Method also comprises transferring the homogeneous solution into a transesterification reaction vessel. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082996 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING RENEWABLE FUELS - Multiple catalytic processing stations enable a method for producing volatile gas streams from biomass decomposition at discrete increasing temperatures. These catalytic processing stations can be programmed to maximize conversion of biomass to useful renewable fuel components based on input feedstock and desired outputs. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082997 | SOLID FUEL - To provide a solid fuel which uses waste wood, used paper, a binder, a form retaining agent and a caloric augmentation agent in a balanced manner, has a stable calorific value, and suppresses the production of carbon dioxide. A solid fuel which is formed from a mixture of wood pieces having a size of 1 to 50 mm, paper pieces having a size of 1 to 50 mm, a binder, a form retaining agent and a caloric augmentation agent, wherein the mixture contains the wood pieces and the paper/natural fiber pieces in a total amount of 15 to 45 parts by weight and the binder, the form retaining agent and the caloric augmentation agent in a total amount of 55 to 85 parts by weight, has a weight ratio of the wood pieces to the paper pieces of 20:80 to 80:20, and is molded. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082998 | Method And Apparatus For Pelletizing Blends Of Biomass Materials For Use As Fuel - An assembly for processing green biomass materials from two separate feed sources for use as a fuel pellet includes a drying assembly, a torrefaction assembly and a heating assembly. The drying assembly is adapted to convert the green biomass material obtained from a first source to white biomass material. The torrefaction assembly is adapted to convert green biomass material obtained from a second source to torrefied biomass material. The heating assembly provides heat for both the drying assembly and the torrefaction assembly. | 2014-03-27 |
20140082999 | COKE DRUM ADDITIVE INJECTION - A process for producing coke that may include: heating a coker feedstock to a coking temperature to produce a heated coker feedstock; feeding the heated coker feedstock to a coking drum; feeding a coking additive, such as at least one hydroconversion or hydrocracking catalyst, to the coking drum; and subjecting the heated coker feedstock to thermal cracking in the coking drum to crack a portion of the coker feedstock to produce a cracked vapor product and produce a coke product. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083000 | ENVIROMENTALLY CONTROLLED GREENHOUSE WITH INTERGRATED ORGANIC AND SELF-SUSTAINABLE CAPABLE GROW SYSTEM - An environmentally controlled greenhouse and integrated automated grow system that is designed to utilize self-sustainable sources of nutrient/fertilizers or any water-soluble fertilizer/nutrient and capable of producing a wide variety of organic crops concurrently. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083001 | PLANT PROTECTOR - An example plant protector includes a planar body having a top surface and a bottom surface defined within a major edge, a minor edge, a left edge and a right edge. A decorative pattern is formed on the planar body, and a plurality of highly reflective materials are configured for removable coupling to the planar body to reflect different wavelengths of light. The planar body surface is configured to assume a hollow, conical shape when portions of the top and bottom surfaces are overlapped at the left and right edges. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083002 | GARDEN PLANT PROTECTOR - A freestanding foraminous frame is provided for the protection of gardens against deer, varmints, birds, and the like. The frame may include three planar sections, including a top section and a pair of side sections. The three planar sections form a protective coop within. The side sections are attached to the top section and extend downward from the top section and outward away from each other. The frame may be made of criss-crossing metal wire segments allowing gases, liquids, and light to move freely within. A plurality of frames may be placed end to end to extend the length of the protective coop. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083003 | STACKABLE HOLDER OR PLANTER FOR POTTED PLANTS - A stackable holder for a potted plant has a top having a central opening and a plurality of legs extending from the top. A plurality of flexible flaps may extend inward from the central opening, and be frangibly joined to each other along a length of the flap. The stackable holder has a plurality of connectors attached to the top and/or the legs, which may connect multiple stackable holders side-by-side in a row. The stackable holder is configured so that it may be stacked upon a second stackable holder, allowing the stackable holders to be tightly packed for storage or shipment. The stackable holder may have a planter body having a base and at least one sidewall extending from the base to form a cavity. The planter body may be attached to the stackable holder or may be removable. The planter body may have a lid. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083004 | WALL PLANTING SYSTEM - A wall mounted agricultural system that includes a mounting structure including a first end and a second end and supported from a substantially vertically extending wall surface, and at least one planter box that includes a plurality of sidewalls and a bottom wall that cooperate to form a compartment adapted to receive plant matter therein and an upwardly opening aperture adapted to receive a fluid therethrough, wherein at least one of the side walls comprises a rear wall facing the wall surface, the at least one planter box is adapted to mount to the mounting structure such that the rear wall is spaced from the wall surface to create a space therebetween, and wherein the at least one planter box includes an aperture in fluid communication with the compartment and the space positioned between the rear wall and the wall surface. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083005 | Multi-functional support bench - An improved portable support bench frame is disclosed. The support bench frame disclosed herein provides for portability while simultaneously sustaining large weight loads on the bench. The support bench frame is also vertically adjustable to provide advantages during certain uses and to also lower the bench's center of gravity when needed. The lightweight nature of the frame makes it easier to transport and disassemble, while the modular nature of the apparatus allows components to be easily added or removed. The portable bench frame disclosed herein may be used in any field where a supporting frame might be necessary such as building, design, architecture, models, horticulture, or presentations. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083006 | FLOWERPOT HANDLE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY - The present invention comprises (a) a substantially pot-shaped element, (b) an extensible or insertable handle which is also a retractable or removable handle located at or near the interior or inner side wall of said pot-shaped element, (c) a protective cover for protecting the handle or the location of such handle, and, optionally, (d) at least one rolling means or wheel assembly. Preferably, the protective cover of the present invention is a removable and replaceable cover which is placed over the extensible and retractable handle to prevent contamination of the location of the handle and its parts. | 2014-03-27 |