17th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120098215 | PUMP FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A pump includes a housing defining an interior volume, and a diaphragm, where the diaphragm partitions the interior volume into a pumping chamber and an actuating chamber. The diaphragm is formed from a polymeric material, and the pump further includes a diaphragm support configured to limit a stroke of the diaphragm. The diaphragm support includes an array of apertures through which fluid passes to interface with the diaphragm during operation of the pump. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098216 | HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR LOWERING THE RIDE HEIGHT OF A VEHICLE - A hydraulic system for lowering the ride height of a vehicle includes at least one hydraulic shock mounted to the suspension of the vehicle. Each of the hydraulic shocks has a floating bearing in the hydraulic shock, and an inlet. The inlet is hydraulically connected to a central manifold that is adapted to move fluid into and out of the hydraulic shock for moving the floating bearing in each of the hydraulic shocks. When the floating bearing is moved in the hydraulic shock, the hydraulic shock shortens thereby lowering the ride height of the vehicle. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098217 | CONVERTIBLE WHEELCHAIR - The convertible wheelchair includes a seat and a plurality of chair legs extending downward from the seat. Each leg includes a wheel to permit movement of the convertible wheelchair. A reclining backrest is pivotally mounted to the back of the wheelchair, which provides a flat, horizontal surface for a user to rest thereon. Both the seat and the backrest include a pair of panels selectively extendable towards the lateral side in order to form a bed. In this configuration, a caregiver can easily maneuver the user into any position required for ablutions and lavatory functions. Each panel and the handlebars on the backrest may include extendable legs to stabilize the bed. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098218 | BRAKE PADDLE HAND TRUCK - A brake paddle hand truck comprising a hand truck with a frame with a handle at the top and wheels at the bottom, and a braking device comprising an actuator, a brake paddle, and a connector operatively attaching the actuator and brake. The actuator and brake are each pivotally mounted to the side rails of the frame via mounting brackets. The actuator includes a lever to increase the force applied by a user. Preferably two independently rotatable brake paddles, having a lever member and a brake member are provided, and the lever members are connected to the actuator via an upside-down Y-shaped connector. When the actuator is raised, the connector transfers the upward force to brake lever members, which are also raised, causing the brake members to be lowered into contact with the wheels. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098219 | Infant Stroller Apparatus - A stroller apparatus comprises a support frame, a first seat assembled with the support frame and configured to receive a child in a first position, a second seat assembled with the support frame and configured to receive the child in a second position at a height different from the first position, the child facing rearward when seated on either of the first and second seats, and a third seat assembled with the support frame and configured to receive a second child in a third position facing forward in front of the first and second seats. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098220 | Reciprocal Motor Tricycle with Lockable Frame - The present patent application provides a reciprocal motor tricycle with a lockable frame including a frame, two front wheels, a limiting plate, two balance plates, an upper rocker and lower rocker both connected between the frame and the front wheels, and a limiting block connected onto the balance plate. A directing mechanism is disposed between the frame and the front wheels. A damping mechanism is disposed between the balance plate and the lower rocker. A number of limiting grooves for working with the limiting block are disposed at the left and right of the limiting plate. A fixing plate is disposed at a lower portion of the frame. The balance plate and the fixing plate are movably connected. A locking mechanism is disposed between the frame and the balance plate and configured for preventing the frame from swinging left and right at anytime. The limiting plate is connected onto the locking mechanism. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098221 | WHEEL SUSPENSION FOR THE REAR WHEELS OF MOTOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to a wheel suspension for motor vehicles, comprising a wheel carrier ( | 2012-04-26 |
20120098222 | CASTER SWITCHING MECHANISM FOR SCOOTER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A caster switching mechanism for installation in a footboard of a scooter is used to control, through a switch pivotally connected with the footboard, whether a wheel seat is rotatable relative to footboard. When the switch is located at a restricted position where the wheel seat is stopped by the switch, the wheel seat is prohibited from rotation relative to the footboard such that a wheel that is rotatably mounted to the wheel seat can roll along one direction only. When the switch is located at an unrestricted position where the switch is separated from the wheel seat, the wheel seat is rotatable relative to the footboard such that the wheel can roll along any direction corresponding to the orientation of the wheel seat. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098223 | REINFORCED SKATEBOARD DECK - A reinforced skateboard deck adapted to connect to a set of trucks and wheels to form a skateboard for riding with the deck having a reinforced region constructed to resist rupturing of the deck and a protective side barrier constructed to prevent wear of the reinforced region during use. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098224 | Suspension link - A suspension link assembly is provided. The link assembly includes a link member having a head portion and a shank. The head portion has a concave surface. The head portion further includes a convex surface. At least one bushing is provided. The bushing has convex and concave surfaces for respectively engaging the concave and convex surfaces of the head portion. A tapered aperture extends through the head portion from the convex surface to the concave surface. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098225 | LEANING VEHICLE SUSPENSION - A suspension for a motorized rear wheel driven tricycle which can lean into turns includes a planar central upright frame which is mounted coaxially to the main frame of the tricycle. Upper and lower control arms are hinged to the central upright frame and extend to the left and to the right to connect to wheel bearing knuckles. An inverted rocker member is hinged to the central frame, pivotable about the front and rear ends of the central frame at about the midpoint between the top and bottom of the frame. The rocker member provides connection points for shock absorbers which interconnect the rocker member with each link member of the lower control arm on each side of the central frame. Drive members are supported on the central frame to continuously drive the rear wheels as the tricycle leans into turns. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098226 | ELASTOMERIC BUSHING ASSEMBLY WITH MULTI-PIECE BAR PIN - The present disclosure provides an elastomeric bushing assembly that includes a multi-piece inner metal component. The inner metal component is formed from a plurality of stamped components that when assembled form a hollow chamber in the center section of the inner metal component. Flat sections at opposite ends of the center section include folded over tabs which increase the strength of the flat sections. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098227 | VEHICLE STABILIZATION SYSTEM - A stabilization system for a motor vehicle, such as an agricultural utility vehicle, includes several spring elements which movably support a vehicle body relative to a vehicle chassis. The system includes a stabilizer bar that extends in the direction of a rocking or pitching movement of the vehicle body. The bar has a first end piece pivotally coupled to the vehicle body and a second end piece pivotally coupled to the chassis. The stabilizer bar has two bar segments that are movable relative to each other in its longitudinal direction. A locking device is operable to prevent to prevent relative movement between the bar segments. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098228 | STAMPED ARM CONTROL - A control arm includes a first clamshell half and a second clamshell half, a ball joint housing, and a paddle portion. The paddle portion is formed as a single piece with the ball joint housing, has a first side and a second side, and is disposed between the first clamshell half and the second clamshell half. A first weld connection may join the first clamshell half to the first side of the paddle portion, and a second weld connection may join the second clamshell half to the second side of the paddle portion. Attachment of the first clamshell half to the first side of the paddle portion and attachment of the second clamshell half to the second side of the paddle portion may be characterized by the absence of a rivet and a bolt. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098229 | WHEEL SUSPENSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A wheel suspension of a motor vehicle includes a transverse leaf spring arranged along a transverse axis of the motor vehicle. The transverse leaf spring is connected via two bearings with a body of the vehicle and is connected in an articulated manner at its two mutually opposite ends with a stub axle or suspension arm. The bearings are arranged such that the transverse leaf spring is stiffly fixed in a direction of a vertical axis of the vehicle and is movable in a translatory manner in a direction of the transverse axis of the vehicle and is rotationally movable around an axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098230 | Overmolded Magnesium - A method of manufacturing an assembly, including a structural member and an appearance feature formed therealong, is provided utilizing first and second molds. The method includes the steps of: injecting magnesium into the first mold to form the structural member; removing the structural member from the first mold; placing the structural member in the second mold; and injecting thermoplastic material into the second mold to overmold the appearance feature along a portion of the structural member. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098231 | Independent running board actuation - A drop-down running board assembly includes at least one linkage assembly connected to a vehicle having at least one door, and a sensor having a first part and a second part, one part of the sensor is mounted to a door, the other part of the sensor mounted to the vehicle. A step portion is connected to the linkage assembly. There is also an actuator connected to the linkage assembly such that the actuator moves the linkage assembly and the step portion to a deployed position when the door is opened and the first part of the sensor is moved away from the second part of the sensor, and a retracted position when the door is closed and the first part of the sensor is positioned substantially adjacent the second part of the sensor. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098232 | ROBUST BICYCLE HAVING HOLLOW UNITARY FRAME - A bicycle construction includes a unitary frame having a “Y” shape formed by a central longitudinal bar, a lower bar and an arcuate medial bar. The central longitudinal bar is bifurcated at its trailing end, forming first and second rear wheel mounting members that are positioned on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis of symmetry of the unitary frame. A first bore formed in the common leading end of the central longitudinal bar and the lower bar accommodates a handlebar tube. A second bore formed in a trailing end of the central longitudinal bar accommodates a seat support tube. A third bore formed in a trailing end of the lower bar accommodates a primary socket wheel axle. Fourth and fifth bores formed in respective trailing ends of the first and second wheel mounting members in cooperatively aligned relation to one another accommodate a secondary sprocket wheel axle. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098233 | BICYCLE FRAME - In accordance with the present invention, an improved bicycle frame according to one embodiment of this invention has a top tube that allows the wheel base to lengthen by resiliently flexing or pivotally deflecting vertically while resisting torsional flex This feature is combined with a resilient, flexible, arcuate down tube extending between the bottom bracket of the bicycle and the bicycle head tube or the intermediate connection points The down tube has at least one arc and springs back to its original position from forces of tension as well as compression The combination of the two flexing members gives the bicycle a smoother ride and may also enhance the delivery of pedal” power to the rear wheel The down tube is replaceable in order to modify the flex characteristics of the frame and physical characteristics, such as head tube and seat tube angle, wheel base, and bottom bracket height. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098234 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR ARTICULATING HITCHES - A system for providing support to an articulating trailer hitch used to interconnect a trailer and a towing vehicle. The system includes an adjustable, removable and repositionable link which interconnects the trailer frame and one or more spring bars providing load-distributing forces to the trailer and towing vehicle. The spring bars include an adjustable, rigid link which maintains the vertical position of the hitch assembly when disconnected from the towing vehicle. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098235 | Hitch-mounted Telescopic Rack and Method of Use - One possible embodiment of the invention could be a hitch-mounted telescopic rack and its operation, the rack could be comprised of a vertical telescopic tube assembly having an inner tube movably received within a hollow outer tube, the hollow outer tube having a hitch attachment end while the inner tube has an attachment end that connects to a top tube assembly that movably supports one or more rollers perpendicularly to the vertical telescopic tube assembly; wherein the hitch attachment end is reversibly received by a trailer hitch of an automotive vehicle to vertically orient the vertical telescopic tube assembly and place the rollers in a horizontal position distal from the trailer hitch, the one or more rollers moving an object relative to a rear edge of a top of the automotive vehicle as well as supporting the rear overhanging portion of the object that is placed on the top. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098236 | SELF-LATCHING AND LOCKING TRAILER COUPLER - A self latching trailer coupler includes a housing having a downwardly oriented ball receiver for receiving a head of a hitch ball and a latch member mounted in the housing which is moveable between open and closed positions. In the closed position, the latch member prevents the hitch ball from being withdrawn from the ball receiver. The latch member automatically moves into the closed position upon insertion of the head of the hitch ball into the ball receiver and retains the latch member in the closed position. A lock assembly is mounted in the housing and is selectively engageable to lock the latch member in the closed position. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098237 | CHILD STROLLER AND STAND PLATFORM ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A child stroller and a stand platform assembly thereof are disclosed. The child stroller includes a frame, a brake assembly connected to the frame, two rear wheels connected to the brake assembly, and the stand platform assembly. The stand platform assembly includes a platform connected to a rear cross bar of the frame, and two sidewalls connected to two opposite sides of the platform. When the child stroller is folded, the folded child stroller is capable of being supported by the sidewalls and the rear wheels, which solves the inconvenience in placing a folded conventional stroller. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098238 | SCOOTER HAVING FOLDABLE DEVICE AND FOLDABLE DEVICE THEREOF - A scooter having a foldable device and the foldable device thereof is described. The foldable device comprises a first rotating shaft element, a second rotating shaft element and a locking member. The locking member is moveable relative to the first rotating shaft element between a released position and a locked position. When the locking member is in the released position, the first rotating shaft element is rotatable relative to the second rotating shaft element, and when the locking member is in the locked position, the first rotating shaft element is locked relative to the second rotating shaft element so that it cannot rotate. The foldable device is compact in structure and has a simple appearance. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098239 | AIRBAG MODULE FOR A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - An airbag module including an airbag, a gas generator introduced into an opening in the airbag, and a gas generator support on which the gas generator is fixed. The gas generator is arranged with respect to the gas generator support such that in case of activation the airbag pulls the gas generator onto the gas generator support. The gas generator support has an opening through which the non-inflated airbag is pulled such that a first region of the airbag, which does not surround the gas generator, is located on the one side of the opening and a second region of the airbag, which surrounds the gas generator, is located on the other side of the opening, and the opening is dimensioned such that the gas generator cannot be pulled through the opening. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098240 | VEHICLE AIR BAG SYSTEM - A vehicle air bag system includes a side air bag that is housed folded up in a vehicle seat and that deploys between an occupant seated in the vehicle seat and a front side door by receiving a supply of gas when a side collision occurs, and a curtain air bag that is housed folded up in an upper edge portion of a door opening and that deploys in a curtain shape downward by receiving a supply of gas when a side collision and a rollover occur. The curtain air bag has a delay chamber that deploys later than a main chamber by receiving a supply of gas from the main chamber via a narrowed passage. The delay chamber deploys with a lower end side below a beltline and in an area that overlaps with a deployment area of a side air bag. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098241 | STEERING WHEEL UNIT - A steering wheel unit with an airbag module and a steering wheel body is connectable to a steering column defining the axial direction. The steering wheel body includes an accommodation for the airbag module in the hub area. The airbag module can be pressed down against the steering wheel body against the force of at least one spring and at least two positioning units act between the airbag module and the steering wheel body. The positioning units are arranged in a center of gravity plane being perpendicular to the axial direction. In order to provide an easy mountability and a high degree of flexibility in respect of the installation space, the positioning units act at least in non-axial direction and the at least one spring is spaced from the positioning units. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098242 | AIRBAG - An airbag, especially a passenger airbag, comprises a rear injection orifice, a front wall ( | 2012-04-26 |
20120098243 | TRAILER HAVING SECONDARY WHEEL ATTACHED TO ADJUSTABLE LEG - A trailer has a body, a primary wheel, and an adjustable leg for providing secondary support. The leg has a terminal end moveable between retracted and extended positions and a secondary wheel rotatably attached to the terminal end, such that the secondary wheel is off the ground when the terminal end is in the retracted position and is in contact with the ground when the terminal end is in the extended position. A pneumatic or hydraulic drive unit is mounted on the trailer body for adjusting the leg to move the terminal end between the extended and retracted positions. A drivetrain is mounted on the trailer body and operatively connected to the secondary wheel for driving the secondary wheel. A controller controls operation of the drive unit to automatically adjust the leg to maintain balance of the trailer, and controls operation of the drivetrain to drive the trailer. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098244 | METHODS OF PREVENTING OR REDUCING THE AFFECTS OF ROOF IMPACT IN AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS - A method of autonomously preventing or reducing the affects of roof impact in automotive applications, including the steps of determining a vehicle condition indicative of an imminent roof impact, and modifying a vehicular seat or roof structure, or deploying a netting as a result thereof, wherein active material actuation is preferably utilized to effect the same. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098245 | Wearable folding wing apparatus - A wearable folding wing apparatus includes a top central support ring. A pair of shoulder straps are connected to the top central support ring. A pair of selectively horizontally and vertically orientable wing support beams are connected to the top central support ring. The wing support beams are connected to the top central support ring with slidable connections. A pair of collapsible and extendable wing members are connected to the selectively horizontally and vertically orientable wing support beams. A central wing support beam is interconnected between the top central support ring and the pair of collapsible and extendable wing members, and a pair of arm connectors are connected to the pair of selectively horizontally and vertically orientable wing support beams. With the user employing the arm connectors to lift and lower the selectively horizontally and vertically orientable wing support beams and to deploy and collapse the wing members, the user clearly controls the wearable folding wing apparatus in a hands-free manner. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098246 | REPOSITIONABLE NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES - Embodiments are directed to repositionable notebook accessories and methods of using such accessories in connection with a notebook. The repositionable notebook accessory comprises a panel and at least one hook feature configured and arranged to couple the panel to a spine of a notebook when the at least one hook feature is at least partially disposed within the spine. The repositionable notebook accessory may comprise, for example, a divider, a folder and/or an adhesive flag holder. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098247 | Method of Creating and Exhibiting Fluid Dynamics - Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise a general method and device for designing a nearly unlimited range of return flow fluid dynamics systems. Additionally, it allows an improved method for designing GHX (ground heat exchange) field designs. An entire piping system can be developed from two components: a load circuit with multiple optional fittings, and a supply/return Pipe Pair with a multiple optional fittings on each pipe. These units can be linked together in the computer interface workspace, emblematic of a three dimensional GHX field design. As a designer links these components together, the piping system expands in size and complexity. Regardless of the complexity of the designed system, the embodiments of the disclosed technology determine the relationship between individual components, families of components and the overall GHX field. A diverse range of fluid dynamics results and an automatic sizing system is developed in embodiments of the disclosed technology. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098248 | PRINTED ARTICLE WITH METALLIC APPEARANCE - A printed article with metallic appearance that includes a printable media on which a printed feature is formed with an ink composition. Said ink composition contains a dispersion of metal or metal oxide particles having an average particle size in the range of about 3 to about 180 nm. The media is a textured printable media containing a supporting substrate and an ink-absorbing layer with pore diameters that are smaller than the size of the metal or metal oxide particles. Said ink composition forms, onto the textured printable media, a printed feature that exhibits a metallic appearance. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098249 | SECURITY ELEMENT, SECURITY SYSTEM AND PRODUCTION METHODS THEREFOR - The invention relates to a security element for security papers, value documents or the like, with a carrier having an upper side and a lower side and comprising several reflective first micro-imaging elements flatly arranged in a first pattern, and second micro-imaging elements flatly arranged in a second pattern, a first microstructure object which contains several first microstructures which are arranged in a first microstructure pattern so adapted to the first pattern that the first microstructure object is imaged in magnified form in front of the upper side by means of the first micro-imaging elements, and a second microstructure object which contains several second microstructures which are arranged in a second microstructure pattern so adapted to the second pattern that the second microstructure object is imaged in magnified form in front of the underside by means of the second micro-imaging elements. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098250 | PIPE JOINT STRUCTURE - A pipe joint structure for an upright valve includes a pipe joint, a resilient ring, a connection cylinder and an inner sleeve. The pipe joint includes a first chamber to receive a positioning ring and a seal ring. The resilient ring, the connection cylinder and the inner sleeve are inserted in the pipe joint in sequence. When a connection pipe is inserted in the pipe joint, the connection pipe will be inserted in a one-way direction and fastened by fastening talons of the resilient ring. To disengage the connection pipe, top push flanges of resilient claws of the inner sleeve are pushed to an inner limit inclined surface of the positioning ring to disengage the connection pipe from the fastening talons, such that the connection pipe can be pulled out. The present invention provides a quick connection and can prevent the connection pipe from being pulled out unexpectedly. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098251 | CLAMPING DEVICE FOR CENTRING PIPES - A clamping device ( | 2012-04-26 |
20120098252 | PIPING SYSTEM - A piping system comprising: a main pipe; a first pipe member connecting an equipment nozzle and the main pipe via a first bellows; a second pipe member connected to a side part of the main pipe; a third pipe member connected to the other end of the second pipe member via a second bellows; first and second tie rod support members fixed to the first and third pipe members; tie rods that interconnect the tie rod support members; and an anchor that sets a portion of the main pipe as a fixed point. Lengths of the pipe members between the tie rod support members are determined so that the first bellows contracts by thermal expansion of the equipment nozzle, the first pipe member, and the pipe member of the main pipe below the anchor, and the second bellows contracts by an amount equally to that of the first bellows. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098253 | END CONNECTOR OF A CORRUGATED TUBE, PRODUCED BY CO-MOULDING - An end connector of a corrugated tube made of plastic material has a tubular elastomeric body produced by co-moulding onto an end of the corrugated tube. The elastomeric body includes a connection portion arranged outside the corrugated tube and shaped for connection to an external component, and by an anchorage portion arranged inside the corrugated tube so as to fill grooves of the corrugated wall. A tubular insert which is made of plastic material and is partially incorporated in the elastomeric body and has a stem portion extending inside the corrugated tube and a flange portion which is in abutment with the end of the corrugated tube. The stem portion includes an anchorage zone provided with lateral ducts, in the region of the anchorage zone the stem portion of the insert is attached to the corrugated tube by the anchorage portion of the elastomeric body. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098254 | ADAPTERS AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES FOR FLOW MANAGING APPARATUSES - A connector for a flow managing device in fluid communication with an outlet conduit is disclosed. The connector can comprise a receiving member, an engaging member, and an adapter. The receiving member can be secured to the adapter, which can be secured to a side wall of a basin near an outlet coupled to the outlet conduit. The adapter can comprise a curvature plate having a curvature that complements a curvature of the side wall. The adapter can further comprise an adapter bore through the curvature plate and an adapter conduit extending from the curvature plate and at least partially overlapping the adapter bore. The flow managing apparatus can be secured to the engaging member, which can be engaged with the receiving member. Fluid from the basin can flow through the flow managing device, the engaging member, the receiving member, and the adapter and into the outlet conduit. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098255 | Pipe Coupling - A pipe joint includes a first pipe that includes a first flange and a second pipe that includes a second flange. A first sleeve is installed within the first pipe and a second sleeve is installed within the second pipe. Further, an annular ring is positioned between the flange of the first pipe and the flange of the second pipe. The annular ring includes a first hub that extends into the first pipe and a second hub that extends into the second pipe. Moreover, a first complementary engagement structure is formed between the first sleeve and the first hub of the annular ring. The first complementary engagement structure provides a first seal interface within the pipe joint. A second complementary engagement structure is formed between the second sleeve and the second hub of the annular ring. The second complementary engagement structure provides a second seal interface within the pipe joint. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098256 | Threaded connections and methods - Couplings and/or connections and related methods are disclosed that include a female component engaged with a male component. A first shoulder of the female component abuts a first complementary shoulder of the male component to form a first radial seal. A second shoulder of the female component abuts a second complementary shoulder of the male component to form a second radial seal. A sealing surface of the female component abuts a complementary sealing surface of the male component to form an axial seal disposed between the first and second radial seals. Plastic and/or elastic deformation of the complementary sealing surface of the male component can facilitate formation of the axial seal while preventing galling of threads or other portions of the male and female components. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098257 | COMPOSITE DRILL PIPE AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME - A lightweight and durable drill pipe string capable of short radius drilling formed using a composite pipe segment formed to include tapered wall thickness ends that are each defined by opposed frustoconical surfaces conformed for self-aligning receipt and intimate bonding contact within an annular space between corresponding surfaces of a coaxially nested set of metal end pieces and a set of nonconductive sleeves. The distal peripheries of the nested end pieces and sleeves are then welded to each other and the sandwiched and bonded portions are radially pinned. The composite segment may include imbedded conductive leads and the axial end portions of the end pieces are shaped to form a threaded joint with the next pipe assembly that includes contact rings in the opposed surfaces of the pipe joint for contact together. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098258 | APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING AND SEALING PIPELINES - The various embodiments herein provide an apparatus for sealing and connecting pipelines ends laid on the land surface and in under water. According to an embodiment herein, the connector is made of hardened steel comprising of tubular housing shell, a plurality of bolts located over the housing shell, a wedge, at least two pusher leg associated to the bottom of the wedge, at least two gasket on either side of the connector end, a gasket spacer, a seat ring, an anti extrusion ring and a gripping block wherein the plurality of bolts are fastened vertically over the housing shell applying pressure on the wedge. The wedge in turn pushes the pusher legs forcing aside the gasket spacer, the seat ring and the anti extrusion ring towards the gripping block to apply pressure on the gaskets, sealing the pipelines ends. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098259 | GASKET FOR PIPING - The present invention includes a gasket with a chamfered opening for facilitating insertion of an object within the gasket. The chamfered opening is comprised of a radially symmetric sloping surface that radially extends from a distal edge and uniformly converges inwardly at an angle into a cavity of the gasket toward a central longitudinal axis of the gasket, forming a chamfered edge. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098260 | VENTILATION OUTLET STRUCTURE OF COGENERATION SYSTEM - A ventilation outlet of a generation unit case installed outdoors and housing a generation unit including a generator and an internal combustion engine to drive the generator. The outlet comprise a maintenance box whose inside surfaces are attached with sound insulators and bored with an inlet hole at its upper portion to be communicated with an inside of the generation unit case and bored with an outlet hole at its lower portion that connects the inlet hole to exterior through a passage formed among the sound insulators. A flow guide plate is installed near the outlet hole to guide rainwater entered from outside to flow upward and a shield is installed at the passage to prevent the rainwater from flowing further upward. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098261 | Systems and Methods Involving Electrical Start and Power Generation - A power generation system includes a prime mover, a generator mechanically connected to the prime mover, the generator including a field winding portion and an armature winding portion, a direct current bus node, a first variable frequency drive having an input electrically connected to the bus node and an output electrically connected to the armature winding portion, and an inverter having an input electrically connected to the bus node and an output electrically connected to the field winding portion. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098262 | Energy production device from an omnidirectional Bi-axial flow - Lower ecologic and visual impact, associated with high energy production, is the main goals of this invention | 2012-04-26 |
20120098263 | WIND ENERGY PLANT AND DRIVE DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING A ROTOR BLADE - The invention relates to a wind energy plant comprising a rotor having a rotor hub which is mounted on a gondola and a plurality of rotor blades. An electric generator is connected to the rotor. The invention also relates to an electric drive device which is designed as a direct drive and used to adjust a rotor blade which is arranged in a concentric manner on the rotor hub in relation to rotor blade bearing and a permanently excited synchronous motor. A stator of the synchronous motor comprises a coil body which is mounted on the motor hub. A rotor of the synchronous motor is arranged at an axial distance with respect to the stator for forming an axially extending air gap. Said rotor also comprises a permanent magnet arrangement on a support plate which is connected to a rotor blade shaft. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098264 | Augmented Velocity Hydro-Electric Turbine Generator - This invention provides an augmented velocity hydraulic power generator comprised of an induced vortex in combination with other fluid velocity enhancement techniques to maximize power output enabling a minimal apparatus size and minimal or no environmental impact. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098265 | EXTRACTING WAVE ENERGY IN A WIND TURBINE INSTALLATION - A controller for a floating wind turbine is adapted to cause the wind turbine to extract energy from wave-induced motion of the turbine. The controller controls the rotor speed of the turbine by controlling the torque of the load presented to the rotor such that the rotor speed varies in response to wave-induced motion. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098266 | LEVERAGE-MAXIMIZING VERTICAL AXIS WATERWHEEL ROTOR - The present invention relates in general to the field of rotor designs using blades with a specific freedom to rotate in order to produce maximum resistance when encountering water flow in one direction, and either minimum resistance, when encountering water flow in the opposite direction. It aims at utilizing the currents of oceans and seas and rivers to generate electricity. Its design makes it possible to realize a rotor diameter much larger than existing devices for vertical axis rotors, and by this it will introduce leverage as a main characteristic for harnessing the power of relatively slow river and ocean currents by vertical axis rotors. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098267 | Pump storage arrangement, method of operating a pump storage arrangement and pump storage hydropower plant - A method of operating and a pump storage arrangement are disclosed. The arrangement includes a main flow machine arranged between an energy store and an energy sink such that a fluid medium is conveyed out of the energy sink through the main flow machine into the energy store during pump operation while converting electrical energy into kinetic flow energy. The fluid medium is conveyed out of the energy store through the flow machine back into the energy sink during turbine operation while converting the stored potential energy into electrical energy. An auxiliary flow machine is arranged in series with the main flow machine and a conversion means is provided such that the fluid medium is conveyable through the main flow machine and the auxiliary flow machine during pump operation and the fluid medium is only conveyable through the main flow machine during turbine operation. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098268 | WIND POWER TURBINE ELECTRIC GENERATOR AND WIND POWER TURBINE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRIC GENERATOR - A wind power turbine electric generator, the electric generator having a tubular first supporting structure extending about an axis of rotation; a second supporting structure extending about the axis of rotation, substantially coaxial with the first supporting structure, and fitted to the first supporting structure to rotate about the axis of rotation; first active parts fitted to the first supporting structure; second active parts fitted to the second supporting structure, facing the first active parts, and separated from the first active parts by an annular gap; and a radial tensioning device configured to adjust the shape of the first supporting structure about the axis of rotation. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098269 | GREASE COMPOSITION - A grease composition includes a base oil and a thickener. The base oil includes a hydrocarbon-based synthetic oil at 40 mass % or more, and a component A at 20 mass % to 70 mass %, the component A having a kinematic viscosity of 70 mm | 2012-04-26 |
20120098270 | External Rotor Generator of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine - A vertical axis wind turbine characterized in an external rotor generator comprising an external rotor generator and wind turbine arranged on the external rotor generator. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098271 | ROTOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A ROTOR OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE - The invention relates to methods for manufacturing a rotor ( | 2012-04-26 |
20120098272 | GRAVITY-ASSISTED GEOMAGNETIC GENERATOR - A geomagnetic power generating apparatus | 2012-04-26 |
20120098273 | TWO-STROKE GASOLINE ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH A SELF-POWERING GENERATOR - A two-stroke gasoline engine equipped with a self-powering generator is disclosed. The two-stroke gasoline engine includes a housing, an engine bearer, a crank and a self-powering generator. The housing is provided on a side of the two-stroke gasoline engine and formed with a central part. The engine bearer is fixed to the housing and formed on a side thereof with a receiving space for accommodating the self-powering generator. The crank is provided from the central part to pass through the engine bearer with one end protruding into the receiving space. The self-powering generator includes a stator and a rotor. The stator is fixed to the engine bearer, and the rotor is fixed to the crank through the central pivot part so that the self-powering generator is powered by the two-stroke gasoline engine and can generate power continuously. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098274 | Method of and plant for storage and retrieval of electrical energy - A series of capacitors arranged in a way to prevent build up of electric flux between the plates of adjacent capacitors. The capacitors are electrically wired and provided with means to charge them by deriving electrical energy from a power source. The capacitors are also provided with means to discharge them one at a time at predetermined interval and during discharging, momentarily activate a motor. As the motor is activated during the discharge event of a capacitor it rotates a shaft which has means to engage and rotate a second shaft mounted with a flywheel. The first shaft will have means to disengage itself from the second shaft in between the discharge events of any two capacitors. The second shaft is connected to a third shaft through a gear box allowing it to rotate at desired rpm. The third shaft is also connected to a generator to produce electricity. Before the start of the process of discharging the capacitors the second shaft starts rotating with the help of a starter and a starter gear to overcome the inertia of rest of the flywheel. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098275 | PLANT FOR RE-GASIFICATION OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS AND LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS IN COMBINATION WITH PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC POWER - A plant for the combined re-gasification of refrigerated liquid gas and the production of electric power, where both a unit for re-gasification of liquid gas and a unit for the production of electric power are installed on board a floating terminal comprising tanks for liquid gas, said power producing unit being designed for the generation of electric power by combustion of hydrocarbons, and that the heat produced by the power producing unit is used for the re-gasification of the refrigerated liquid gas. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098276 | DRY 3-WAY CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF GAS TURBINE NOX - A power generation system capable of eliminating NO components in the exhaust gas by using a 3-way catalyst, comprising a gas compressor to increase the pressure of ambient air fed to the system; a combustor capable of oxidizing a mixture of fuel and compressed air to generate an expanded, high temperature exhaust gas; a turbine that uses the force of the high temperature gas; an exhaust gas recycle (EGR) stream back to the combustor; a 3-way catalytic reactor downstream of the gas turbine engine outlet which treats the exhaust gas stream to remove substantially all of the NO | 2012-04-26 |
20120098277 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AQUIFER GEO-COOLING - A geo-cooling system of specified cooling capacity for cooling a known heat load is disclosed. The system includes a cool water aquifer, a cool water production well and a heated water injection well. The cool water production well is open to the cool water aquifer and in hydrologic communication with a subterranean heat exchange area that provides requisite cooling capacity to a known heat load. The heated water injection well is in hydrologic communication with the subterranean heat exchange area and open to the cool water aquifer at a prescribed distance from the cool water production well. The prescribed distance between the cool water production well and the heated water injection well is at least based on the available size of a subterranean heat exchange area including a portion of the cool water aquifer that hydrologically communicates between the heated water injection well and the cool water production well. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098278 | CHARGE PORT LOCK ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A charge port lock assembly for use with a charge receptacle on a vehicle having a rechargeable battery. The charge port lock assembly may include an actuator assembly including an actuator energizable to retract the post to a retracted position and to move to an extended rest position and a partially retracted rest position; a charge port door that covers the charge receptacle and a has a door ejection spring; a charge door lock assembly that releases the charge port door when the post is in the fully retracted position and retains the charge port door in the closed position when the post is in the other positions; a cord lock assembly that retains a charge cord assembly in the charge receptacle when the post is in the extended rest position and releases the charge cord assembly in the other positions. The controller energizes the actuator. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098279 | LATCH ASSEMBLY - A latch assembly is provided, the latch assembly having: a chassis, a latch bolt having a closed position and an open position a pawl having an engaged position and a disengaged position an eccentric arrangement defining an eccentric axis and a pawl axis remote from the eccentric axis wherein when the pawl moves from the engaged position to the disengaged position the eccentric arrangement rotates about the eccentric axis to move the pawl axis from a first pawl axis position to a second pawl axis position, a retaining mechanism having a retaining position at which the pawl axis is held in the first pawl axis position and having a non-retaining position at which the pawl axis is allowed to move to the second pawl axis position, a release lever configured to move the retaining mechanism between the retaining position and the non-retaining position. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098280 | EXTENDIBLE STRUCTURAL PART FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A structural part for a motor vehicle includes an inner component having a generally rectangular cross section and configured in the form of a multichamber hollow section made of light metal, and an outer component having a generally rectangular cross section. The inner and outer components are movable in a telescoping manner relative to one another between an idle state and an activated state. A first locking mechanism is provided to lock the idle state and a second locking mechanism is provided to lock the activated state. The movement of the inner and outer components from the idle state to the activated state is hereby realized by an actuator. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098281 | PET WASTE COLLECTION DEVICE - Apparatus are provided for collecting pet waste. In embodiments a grapple coupled to a housing is selectively operable between a closed position in which the grapple and housing substantially enclose a body compartment and an open position in which the grapple and housing define a mouth in communication with the body compartment. A handle is coupled to the housing, and a grapple control on the handle is configured to selectively operate the grapple between the open and closed positions. The grapple control may comprise a grip lever. A bag roll may be supported inside the body compartment by an axle mount. Bags may be unspooled from the bag roll and, without being torn from the bag roll, placed over a portion of the housing and the grapple to provide a sanitary barrier between the apparatus and pet waste. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098282 | MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL - A multi-purpose bar for use with interchangeable tool attachments is described. The bar includes a high strength-to-weight ratio design, providing a tool ideal for military, first-responder emergency scenarios, mountaineering, aerospace, and the like. The bar includes a hole for attaching a carabiner and universal connectors, such as snap joint fasteners, for quick interchangeability of tool attachments. A kit including the multi-purpose bar and at least two tool attachments is also described. The two tool attachments are preferably configured to removeably couple to one another, thus providing a third tool. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098283 | BLADE LIFTING SYSTEM WITH SALOON DOORS - A system for lifting a blade of a wind turbine is proposed. The system includes a yoke device lifted by a crane, an upper bracket device and a lower bracket device that are mounted to the yoke device for holding the blade. The upper bracket device engages a first section of the blade and the lower bracket device engages a second section of the blade. The lower bracket device is movably mounted to the yoke device in such a way that the blade is insertable into the system in an open position of the lower bracket device. The lower bracket device is movably mounted to the yoke device in such a way that the blade is spatially fixed by both the upper bracket device and the lower bracket device in a closed position of the lower bracket device. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098284 | FOLDING REACH EXTENDER - A tool configured to grasp objects, and to expand and/or retract while holding the objects is disclosed herein. The tool can include a pair of handles disposed on a first end of an expandable assembly, such as a scissor like assembly. The pair of handles can be adapted to expand the expandable assembly when they are moved towards one another and retract the expandable assembly when they are moved away from one another. A gear assembly can be disposed on a second end of the expandable assembly. The tool can allow users to reach, grasp, move, and release remote objects. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098285 | Apparatus for gripping and lifting construction castings - An apparatus for gripping and lifting objects such as construction castings has a T-shaped frame comprising elongate horizontal and vertical frame members. The vertical frame member is slidably received in one end of a hollow sleeve member which is connected to its upper end to a lifting means such as a loop or hook. A pair of articulated pivot arms are each connected at one end to the hollow sleeve member and at the other end to the horizontal frame member, with a joint being provided between the ends of each pivot arm. Carried at the ends of the horizontal frame member are a plurality of contact members which are adapted to contact and grip the sidewall of a construction casting. In use, the apparatus is placed over a construction casting with the horizontal frame member resting on the upper surface and with the contact elements in position facing the side wall of the casting. The apparatus is then lifted, for example by a backhoe or loader, which causes the sleeve member to slide upwardly along the vertical frame member. This causes the pivot arms to lift, and brings about an inward and upward pivoting movement of the contact elements, causing them to engage and grip the side wall of the casting. The gripping force increases with the weight of the casting. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098286 | Dough ball lifter - For use to enhance operations in a mechanized doughmaking facility, disclosed is a dough ball lifter comprised of a pair of opposing surrounds, having cutaways to minimize contact between the surrounds and the dough ball, and which lifter preferably is attachable to a robotic arm to move the surrounds from open to closed positions, so that the dough ball can be lifted and placed. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098287 | CUSTOMIZABLE LIGHT BULB CHANGER - A light bulb changing tool comprising a holding structure configured to engage a light bulb, the holding structure configured along an axis, the motorized holding structure configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction. The light bulb changing tool further includes a force generator configured to selectively force the light bulb against the holding structure and a control unit configured to remotely communicate with the holding structure and the force generator, wherein the electronic control unit sends control signals to drive the holding structure to selectively move in the first direction and the second direction and/or to activate the force generator. The tool further comprises an arm member for positioning the holding structure in a desired configuration to engage the light bulb, wherein the arm member is coupled to the holding structure. The holding structure further comprises a rotator mechanism configured to rotate the holding structure in the first direction about the axis. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098288 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FROM A CONDUCTIVE INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENT - A vehicle interior assembly includes an electronic sub-assembly and a conductive interior trim component at least partially disposed about the electronic sub-assembly. The conductive interior trim component is electrically coupled to a conductive structure at a reference potential. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098289 | SECURING MECHANISM FOR A HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE EMERGENCY COT - Embodiments of a height adjustable emergency roll-in cot comprise a cot support frame comprising having a leading end, a trailing end, and a pair of opposing side frame members disposed between the leading and trailing ends, a pair of wheeled front legs slidingly coupled to the cot support frame via a slideable front transverse support member, and a pair of wheeled back legs slidingly coupled to the support frame via a slideable back transverse support member, wherein the slideable front transverse support member, the slideable back transverse support member, or both include a pair of locking pins ( | 2012-04-26 |
20120098290 | VEHICLE ROOF WITH RETRACTABLE WINDSHIELD - The vehicle roof with a retractable windshield provides a retractable windshield for vehicles, such as UTVs, golf carts and the like, which typically do not include a windshield. The vehicle roof with a retractable windshield includes a roof base adapted for mounting on the vehicle in place of the conventional single panel roof. A cover is also provided, with the cover being adapted for mounting on the roof base so that a storage compartment is defined therebetween. A rear edge of the cover is pivotally secured to a rear edge of the roof base by hinges or the like. A windshield having a support frame with opposed upper and lower edges is removably and slidably disposed within the storage compartment defined between the cover and the roof base. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098291 | FOLD DOWN SAFETY SUN GUARD SYSTEMS - A vehicle side window safety sun guard system for shielding a driver-user's eyes and face from bright sunlight entering a vehicle cab through a side window. The sun visor may be in addition to the standard front mounted sun visor and is mounted to the framework above the driver's and/or passenger's door side window of a truck and covers the entire length of the upper portion of the side window. The visor may be constructed of an opaque material or may be semi-transparent. The visor system may comprise a mounting flange, a pivot arm, a sun visor, and a proximate end sun shield support bracket. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098292 | Bi-fold tonneau moving center hinge - A bi-fold hinge assembly for facilitating the more compact placement of a tonneau cover in a stowed position. The bi-fold hinge includes a first arcuate bracket and a second arcuate bracket, which are pivotable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The bi-fold hinge also includes a front base plate, where the second arcuate bracket is pivotally connected to the front base plate, and a rear base plate, where the first arcuate bracket pivotally connected to the rear base plate. The front base plate is connected to a front side rail, and the rear base plate is pivotally connected to a rear side rail. The front side rail and the rear side rail are part of a frame assembly used for supporting and controlling the movement of the tonneau cover as the tonneau cover is moved between the deployed position and the stowed position. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098293 | Tonneau Cover Having Securing Mechanism - A tonneau cover apparatus for securing a flexible cover about a cargo box of a pickup truck. The apparatus comprises the cover and a support frame for attachment to the cargo box. The frame has two opposing side rails, each of which has a lock engaging surface. The support frame further includes a pair of securing plate engagement members, each of which is secured to one of the respective opposing side rails. The apparatus further comprises a flexible cover securing plate attached to the cover. The flexible cover securing plate includes a channel and least one locking member. Each locking member is secured within the channel and each respective locking member is engagable with the lock engaging surface of the respective side rail such that the flexible cover securing plate is prevented from disengaging with respect to the respective side rail when it is in a first position. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098294 | MULTIPLE LAYER TRIM DOOR MODULE - A multiple layer trim door module for a vehicle door is provided, the multiple layer trim door module having: a separately formed structural member having at least one column and at least one bar crossing each other to form a structural space frame grid, wherein the separately formed structural member is formed by a plastic molding process wherein the at least one column and at least one bar have a first structural rigidity associated therewith; a separately formed trim back plate with reduced structural properties attached to the structural member, wherein the separately formed trim back plate is formed by a plastic molding process and the separately formed trim back plate has a second structural rigidity associated therewith, the second structural rigidity being less than the first structural rigidity; and door trim with reduced structural properties attached to trim back plate. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098295 | ENERGY-SAVING VEHICLE - An energy-saving vehicle including a housing, a pair of front wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a steering wheel. The housing includes an outer portion, an inner portion, an air-flow channel, at least a first air inlet, and at least an air outlet. The air-flow channel is disposed between the outer portion and the inner portion of the housing. The first air inlet is disposed in the front of the vehicle. The air outlet is disposed at the back of the vehicle. The first air inlet and the air outlet are connected to the air-flow channel. The front wheels and the rear wheels are driven by a power unit. The length of the air-flow channel is no less than that of the upper portion of the housing. The vehicle consumes less energy and travels more stably compared to conventional vehicles. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098296 | WATT LINKAGE SUSPENSION DEVICE HAVING INTEGRATED COMPLIANCE AND DAMPING - A suspension system for the spring or damped suspension of a massive body relative to a substructure. The suspension system comprises a spring/damper arrangement disposed between the massive body and the substructure, which comprises at least one damper element and/or at least one spring element for damping shock and/or vibration, and includes a Watt linkage arrangement with at least one Watt linkage. At least one spring element and/or at least one damper element is arranged in the area of a Watt link between the Watt link and the bearing seat associated with the Watt link. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098297 | VEHICLE SIDE PORTION JOINING PORTION STRUCTURE - There is provided a vehicle side portion joining portion structure capable of promoting a reduction in weight of a vehicle body and of effectively suppressing vibrations and deformations of a pillar, regardless of structures of the pillar and a rocker and the like. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098298 | REAR FLOOR FOR AN AUTOMOBILE AND AUTOMOBILE INCLUDING SUCH A FLOOR - A rear floor for an automobile, including a series of ribs punched into the metal sheet of the floor and extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. At least one of the punched-in ribs is connected to an adjacent rib by a rib portion that is inclined relative to the longitudinal direction. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098299 | FRAME FOR VEHICLE - A frame for a vehicle which is formed to have a closed cross section and constitutes part of a vehicle body, comprising a first face portion on which a compressive force acts when a load acts from an outside, a second face portion on which a tensional force acts when the load acts from the outside, a pair of third face portions which are located between the first face portion and the second face portion and form ridgelines together with the first face portion, and a lateral reinforcement potion which is provided at least one of the third face portions and extending in a line shape from the first face portion toward the second face portion. Accordingly, the frame for a vehicle which can increase the bending strength of the frame is provided. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098300 | Vehicle chassis - A chassis for a vehicle is disclosed which combines rigidity, speed of manufacture, and a small environmental footprint. Such a chassis comprises a framework of Interconnected tubular sections ( | 2012-04-26 |
20120098301 | SUNSHADE DEVICE - A sunshade device includes a pair of shade guide rails across an indoor opening; a shade of which opposite side edges are guided by the shade guide rails; and a winding shaft rolling up the shade, wherein the opposite side edges of the shade are guided by the shade guide rails with the side edges being folded after a folding stroke whose folded width is gradually increased toward a front end of the shade when the shade is drawn out from the winding shaft, each of the opposite side edges of the shade is provided with a folded introduction part formed by folding a side edge portion of the shade and connecting the folded side edge portion to a main body portion of the shade, and the folded introduction part is formed in a predetermined length from the front end of the shade in an open/close direction of the shade. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098302 | TANWINGS PLUS SYSTEM - TanWings is a device, which can be added to a common style lounge chair, to promote even tanning. It is designed to provide a comfortable and even tanning means during outdoor sunbathing episodes. TanWings Plus may also provide shade and an out-of-sight compartment for picnic items or the like. It may also be used to provide a private shaded space for changing a child's diaper or allowing a child to nap while at the pool, beach or even in the back yard. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098303 | CUSHIONING MEDALLIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND METHODS OF USING - The present disclosure relates to cushioning medallions, methods of making and methods of using, particularly cushioning medallions comprising a relatively low durometer viscoelastic polymer gel, for use on a bicycle seat. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098304 | RIGIDIFYING SYSTEM FOR SINGLE SHELL JUVENILE VEHICLE SEAT - A child restraint includes a juvenile seat including a seat shell and a rigidifying structure for the seat shell. The seat shell includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098305 | SEAT BACK FRAME FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A seat back frame for the vehicle seat, includes a pair of side frames that are disposed on both sides in a seat width direction; and a supporting plate that has both ends connected to a bottom section of each of the side frames, wherein the supporting plate is at least disposed along an interval between a first height that corresponds to an upper part of a lumbar vertebra of an occupant seated in the seat and a second height that corresponds to a lower part of the lumbar vertebra, and curves in a manner such that, in a cross-section along with a vertical direction, the supporting plate bulges forward along a line from the first height to the second height. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098306 | Lighted Furniture - An article of furniture including one or more decorative light members placed along the bottom or other portions of the article furniture is provided. In some embodiments, the article of furniture is a sofa. According to some embodiments, a light member is a light emitting diode (LED) tube. A light assembly including at least one light member that can be removably attached to the article of furniture is also provided. The operation of the light assembly can be controlled by at least one switch used to cut the light member(s) on and off and/or regulate the amount brightness of light emitted from the light member. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098307 | PORTABLE AMUSEMENT PARK DEVICE - A portable seat system is provided. The portable seat system includes: a base support; a back support; one or more legs, and at least one fastener. The fastener is configured to attach to a rail connected to the back support. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098308 | Vehicle salon and cargo area cover and method of using the same - An apparatus for covering seat and/or salon/cargo area in vehicles with a flexible base sheet with plurality of slots and/or loops, formed by stitching at least one narrow strip of material such as webbing to the base sheet with plurality of cross stitches, and method of using the same. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098309 | TRUSS SYSTEM FOR JUVENILE VEHICLE SEAT - A child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The juvenile seat includes a seat shell formed to include a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. The juvenile seat also includes a headrest mounted for up-and-down movement on the seat back. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098310 | Ergonomic seat assembly - An ergonomical seat assembly for supporting a seated human body in correct posture to maintain proper and healthy spine, hip, and pelvic alignment. The seat assembly includes a back panel for supporting the back of a user in an upright sitting position and side support members for engaging the sides of the user's torso. Included is a lumbar support member for engaging the lower back of the user just above the hips. The back panel is secured to a base panel upon which is arranged hip support members for engaging the seated user's hips. Together the elements of the seat assembly maintain proper and healthy posture of a seated user and comfortable long or short term seating. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098311 | VEHICLE SEAT - In a vehicle seat including a first seat portion movable between a use position in which the first seat portion is ready for use and a retracted position in which the first seat portion not in use is located, and a second seat portion movable between a use position in which the second seat portion is ready for use and a retracted position in which the second seat portion not in use is located, an actuator mechanism is configured to cause the second seat portion to start moving toward its retracted position at a time when the first seat portion passes a predetermined intermediate position that is on a way from the use position toward the retracted position. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098312 | VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH A SPRING-BIASED PIVOTABLE SEAT BACK - A vehicle seat assembly with a seat back mounted to pivot on a seat cushion by a recliner mechanism, and is urged forwardly by a torsion bar subassembly which has two ends fixed respectively to the seat back and to the seat cushion. The torsion bar subassembly urges the seat back to pivot forwardly for only a limited arcuate range of travel from a vertical position. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098313 | Reclining Chair - In the specification and drawings a reclinable chair is described and shown having a recline mechanism pivotally attaching a backrest to a support assembly. The recline mechanism comprises a coupler operatively connected to an elastomeric spring assembly. The elastomeric spring assembly has four elastomeric inserts positioned between a polygon-shaped core and a polygon-shaped exterior housing. The exterior housing is fixed to the backrest, while the core is fixed to the coupler. The exterior housing has an outwardly protruding tooth positioned between the coupler's inwardly protruding preload stop and the coupler's inwardly protruding recline stop such that the primary tooth engages the preload stop when the chair is in a rested state and engages the recline stop when the chair is in a fully reclined state. | 2012-04-26 |
20120098314 | SEAT RECLINING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - In a seat reclining apparatus for a vehicle, the inner circumference surfaces of the three restriction guide portions and the three protruding portions which are in the set relations being positioned, respectively, in different positions in the radial direction so that, when the three protruding portions are pivoted to positions to confront other restriction guide portions that are positioned adjacent to the restriction guide portions which are in the set relations, the protruding portions are not abutted on the inner circumference surfaces of the other restriction guide portions, and one of the restriction guide portions having an inner circumference surface located on a radially innermost side, having an escape space which is formed between the one of the restriction guide portions and the corresponding lock tooth in the axial direction, and which is arranged to avoid an interference with one of the protruding portions located on a radially outermost side. | 2012-04-26 |