| 19th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
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| 20140124962 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE INCLUDING WIRE BOND AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - A system may include a package defining a cavity and an integrated circuit (IC) disposed within the cavity. The package may include a first electrically conductive package contact and a second electrically conductive package contact. The IC may include a first electrically conductive IC contact and a second electrically conductive IC contact. The system also may include a wire bond extending between and electrically connecting the first electrically conductive package contact and the first electrically conductive IC contact. The system further may include an electrically conductive adhesive extending between and electrically connecting the second electrically conductive package contact and the second electrically conductive IC contact. Use of wire bonds and electrically conductive adhesive may increase an interconnect density between the IC and the package, while not requiring an increase in size of the IC or a decrease in pitch between wire bonds. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124963 | SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS RECRYSTALLIZED IN A PARTIALLY SURROUNDING THIN FILM CAPSULE - An original wafer, typically silicon, has the form of a desired end PV wafer. The original may be made by rapid solidification or CVD. It has small grains. It is encapsulated in a clean thin film, which contains and protects the silicon when recrystallized to create a larger grain structure. The capsule can be made by heating a wafer in the presence of oxygen, or steam, resulting in silicon dioxide on the outer surface, typically 1-2 microns. At least one support element supports the wafer at the time the capsule is provided and blocks only minimal surface area from contact with the film forming atmosphere. There may be a plurality of support elements, or a surface may provide such support. The capsule contains the molten material during recrystallization, and protects against impurities. Recrystallization may be in air. After recrystallization, the capsule is removed. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124964 | System for Delivering Volatile Substances - The system for delivering volatile substances ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124965 | TRANSFER MOLDING METHOD AND TRANSFER MOLDING APPARATUS - A transfer molding method has a transfer molding step of performing transfer molding to a resin sheet between a first die and a second die, which are disposed while facing each other, by heating at least one of the first and second dies, and a cooling step of cooling the resin sheet. The cooling step includes a first cooling step of cooling the resin sheet while an applied pressure is maintained at a first setting value smaller than a value of an applied pressure in the transfer molding step, and a second cooling step of cooling the resin sheet while the applied pressure is reduced to a second setting value smaller than the first setting value. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124966 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING TREATED FILM - A method for manufacturing a treated resin film from a long resin film, the method including at least treatment steps each including treating the long resin film by bringing the long resin film into contact with a treatment liquid in a treatment tank, while feeding the long resin film, wherein at least one of the treatment steps is a one-side contact step including bringing a lower surface of the resin film into contact with a surface of the treatment liquid in the treatment tank that is filled with the treatment liquid, and nip rolls are placed downstream of at least one one-side treatment tank for the one-side treatment step. The method is capable of satisfying the properties required of the treated film and also capable of reducing the occurrence of scratches, dents, and other defects. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124967 | OPTICAL ELEMENT MANUFACTURING METHOD AND SURFACE PROCESSING DEVICE - A method includes: a main body processing step of forming a lens main body having the concave lens surface; a molding step of coating a molding resin on the concave lens surface, pressing a microstructure forming mold, having a molding surface portion transferring the reflection preventing part formed on the surface of a deformable base body part thereof, against the concave lens surface, and curing the molding resin; and a mold release step of exerting a moment of a force relating to the surface top of the molding surface portion so as to deform the base body part to gradually separate the microstructure forming mold from an outer peripheral side thereof in a direction in which the concavo-convex shape of the reflection preventing part extends, thereby performing mold release. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124968 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TRANSPARENT BRACES - The present invention relates, in general, to a method for manufacturing transparent braces. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing transparent braces in such a way that a plurality of dental molds are manufactured based on orthodontic dental data that is created on the basis of current dental data of a patient and instructions of a dentist and includes a plurality of orthodontic process steps, and then transparent substances are vacuum-pressed onto the respective dental molds. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124969 | CASTING JIG FOR CHAIR-SIDE MANUFACTURE OF CUSTOMIZABLE SCULPTABLE ANATOMICAL HEALING CAPS - Casting jigs, methods, and kits that may be used in manufacture of anatomical healing caps. A casting jig may include a body having one or more wells within the body, each well being open at a proximal end thereof and having a negative shape corresponding to an anatomical healing cuff body of a given tooth position. Each respective anatomical healing cuff body negative shape includes an asymmetrical cross-section and an irregular surface so that an anatomical healing cuff body having said shape is configured to provide substantially custom filling of at least an emergence portion of a void where a natural tooth once emerged or should have emerged from the void (e.g., in the case of a congenitally missing tooth). The casting jig may further include a socket at a distal end of each well that is configured to receive therein a dental implant or dental implant analog. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124970 | LASER SCANNING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING EXTRUDED CERAMIC LOGS - Laser scanning systems and methods are disclosed herein that can provide quick and efficient measurement of extruded ceramic logs, particularly related to log shape, during manufacture. Two two-dimensional laser scans from respective laser scanners are performed and the resulting laser scan data is combined to form a three-dimensional surface shape measurement of the ceramic log. The systems and methods disclosed herein enable a non-contact measurement of the extruded ceramic log, which reduces the risk of physically damaging the log. The measurement results can be used to adjust the extrusion process of the extruder that forms the extruded ceramic logs. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124971 | IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - An imprint lithography apparatus is disclosed that includes a support structure configured to hold an imprint template. The apparatus further includes an actuator located between the support structure and a side of the imprint template, when the imprint template is held by the support structure, configured to apply a force to the imprint template and a force sensor between the support structure and a side of the imprint template, when the imprint template is held by the support structure. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124972 | PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR A MOULDED MULTILYER LINING - Production method for a multilayer lining for thermal and sound insulation with the steps of blending reinforcement fibers and polyamide matrix material, in the form of fibers, flakes or powder, and forming a web of said blend; layering said blended web and at least an additional layer chosen from an open cell foam layer, a heat reflective layer, or another of said blended web inside a mould; treating the stacked multilayer material with pressurized saturated steam, such that the polyamide matrix material in the blended web is melting at a temperature under steam pressure that is lower than the melting temperature of the polyamide matrix according to DSC, thereby binding the reinforcement fibers together thus consolidating the blended web forming a porous reinforcement layer, and all layers of the multilayer are laminated together. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124973 | Polyester Film Having Latent Shrink Properties and Process for Producing Same - A film layer is disclosed that is capable of shrinking when subjected to energy, such as heat. The film layer, for instance, can be formed and then stretched in one or two directions at a relatively low temperature. In particular, the film is stretched while the film layer is at a temperature near the glass transition temperature of the polymer used to form the film. Drawing the film at a relatively low temperature has been found to improve the shrink properties of the film. In one embodiment, the film layer is comprised of a non-modified polyester, such as polyethylene terephthalate. For example, the polyethylene terephthalate can be made by reacting terephthalic acid with ethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124974 | MOLDING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A removable mold apparatus that forms a portion of the inner surface contour of an elongated hollow over molded polymeric solar collector distribution manifold and its preferred method of leveraged use that integrates select raw material components and process methods to enhance both manufacturing efficiency and hermetic enjoinment durability, most especially when over molding onto connectively spaced tube absorber constructions. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124975 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RESIN FILM FOR THIN FILM-CAPACITOR AND THE FILM THEREFOR - The present invention provides a resin film for a film capacitor making it possible to obtain the excellent heat resistance, materialize a reduction in a size of the film capacitor and an increase in a capacity thereof and satisfy a reduction in a thickness of the film and a high voltage resistance thereof. In a manufacturing method in which an extruding equipment | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124976 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC - A method of manufacturing a fiber-reinforced plastic includes placing a compressible reinforcing fiber base material made of discontinuous reinforcing fibers in a cavity of a mold, injecting melted thermoplastic resin into the cavity, and impregnating the resin into the reinforcing fiber base material, wherein the mold is adapted to change a cavity volume of the mold, and the reinforcing fiber base material after having been or while being impregnated with the thermoplastic resin is compressed in the cavity by reducing the cavity volume of the mold after injecting the melted thermoplastic resin. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124977 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A composite structural element and a method for making same are provided. The element includes a polymer foam core and at least one fibrous layer adhered to the polymer foam core by epoxy. Nano-particles are suspended in the epoxy prior to curing; preferably they are mixed with the hardener before it is mixed with the resin. The polymer foam core is preferably an exothermic foam such as polyurethane, and heat generated by the exothermic foam cures the epoxy, thereby causing the fibrous layer to adhere to the foam core. The nano-particles may be made from at least one of carbon, a ceramic, tungsten, a carbide, titanium, zircon, aluminum, silver, or boron. When carbon nano-particles are used, the strength of the composite is greatly increased, and the curing time of the heat-curable epoxy is significantly reduced. Ceramic nano-particles can be used to increase penetration resistance and provide increased ballistic protection. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124978 | METHOD OF RESIN-SEALING LAMINATED CORE - A method of resin-sealing for a laminated core includes the steps of: holding by sandwiching a core body | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124979 | Methods of Joining - Methods of joining members, forming molded portions with members, securing inserts with members, and joined members, such as for a frame or a frame for a fenestration unit, formed thereby, are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes placing a first member with a first cavity in a joining position, placing a second member proximate the first cavity of the first member in the joining position, injecting a resin into the first cavity, allowing the resin to solidify at least partially to join the first member and second member to form a joined member, and removing the joined member from the joining position. Optionally, the joined member can be formed in a fixture, can include molded portions formed by the resin, and/or can include inserts held in place by the resin. Further, members without cavities can form a cavity that can receive the resin. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124980 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATED CORE - A method for manufacturing a laminated core, in which while a laminated core body | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124981 | METHOD OF MAKING A SHAPE MEMORY STRUCTURE - A method of making a shape memory structure includes, commingling elastic material with viscoelastic material, and forming a structure with the commingled materials. Altering a shape of the structure, altering an environment the structure is exposed to, to lock in the altered shape of the structure via hardening of the viscoelastic material until the structure is exposed to another environment that softens the viscoelastic material. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124982 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMPLOYING MAGNETIC ASSISTANCE IN PRECISION WIRE PLACEMENT WHEN PRODUCING OVERMOLDED PRODUCTS - A system and method are provided for using magnetic elements to secure thin wires precisely in an injection molding process in a manner that matches a three-dimensional shape of the an injection molded product produced by the injection molding (overmolding) process. The thin wires are substantially immobilized in a manner that is designed to generally overcome the tendency of the thin wires, which have little mechanical strength, to normally deflect during an injection molding process by employing the magnetic forces produced by embedded magnets. Magnets are integrated into either the cavity or core of a mold structure and the thin wires are placed on those magnets to keep the wires in place during an injection molding process that allows the thin wires to be overmolded. A balance of the core and/or cavity of the mold will be formed of a non-magnetic material. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124983 | MOLDING APPARATUS - An in-mold shutter ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124984 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING MULTI-COLOR MOLDED SKINS - A device and method for producing two- or multi-color molded skins, in particular skins for a molding or component, includes a tub, in which at least two different materials can he arranged separately from one another, and a galvanic mold forming a molding or component that can be positioned relative to one another. A separating element, which separates the materials and protrudes over the tub, is introduced and positioned in the galvanic mold. Subsequently the materials are introduced separately from each other by the separating element in at least one layer in the galvanic mold. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124985 | METHOD FOR MOLDING CORE OF VACUUM INSULATION PANEL - Provided herein is a method for molding a core of a vacuum insulation panel, the method comprising: supplying core material into a molding space of a molding apparatus comprising a pair of molding plates facing each other and providing a molding space where a core is to be molded, and a molding cast closing the molding space from outside; press-molding a core material by moving the pair of molding plates along their approaching direction to press the core material; moving the press-molded core outside the molding cast while maintaining a certain distance between the pair of molding plates; and discharging the molded core. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124986 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF NITRILE RUBBERS - Process for the preparation of a nitrile rubber comprising: —subjecting at least one α,β-unsaturated nitrile, at least one conjugated diene and, optionally, one or more further copolymerizable monomers, to emulsion polymerization, in the presence of at least one alkyl thiol containing from 12 to 16 carbon atoms and at least three tertiary carbon atoms and having the sulfur bound to one of said tertiary carbon atoms, at a pH ranging from 7 to 10, preferably from 8 to 9, obtaining a latex; —subjecting said latex to coagulation, in the presence of at least one metal sulfate selected from magnesium, sodium, potassium, preferably magnesium, at a temperature higher than or equal to 30° C., preferably ranging from 40° C. to 60° C., obtaining a coagulated nitrile rubber: —subjecting said coagulated nitrile rubber to washing with water, in the presence of at least one inorganic base, selected from sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, preferably potassium hydroxide, at a pH higher than or equal to 10, preferably ranging from 11 to 12. The nitrile rubber thus obtained is capable of giving vulcanizable elastomeric compositions having a high vulcanization rate and a good vulcanization yield. Furthermore, said elastomeric compositions cause a low fouling of the moulds and can consequently be advantageously used in injection moulding processes. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124987 | PROCESS FOR INJECTION MOULDING A COMPOSITE PART - The invention relates to a method of injection molding a part ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124988 | BLOW-MOLDING MACHINE WITH PRESSURE CYLINDER WITH FORCE EQUALIZATION MEANS FOR PISTON COMPRESSOR - Blow-molding machine for blow-molding plastic containers with at least one blow-molding unit for stretch blow-molding preforms by means of compressed air, wherein the blow-molding unit has a force equalization means, such that at least part of the compression force which occurs is compensated for, wherein the blow-molding unit comprises a pressure piston and pressure cylinder. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124989 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DUCT-INTEGRATED FLOOR-RAISING MATERIAL - A method for producing a duct-integrated floor-raising material includes the steps of: forming a first enclosed space, a second enclosed space, and a third enclosed space, having a molten tubular parison pressed flat and extruded from pinch-off portions by a pair of split molds, wherein portions of the parison corresponding to the pinch-off portions are welded to each other; molding the first hollow portion, the second hollow portion, the duct portion, and the waste bag in which a blow pin is pierced to outer surfaces of the tubular parison corresponding to the spaces, a pressurized fluid is blown to expand the parison, and the tubular parison is pressed against the surfaces of the split molds for shaping the parison; and cutting the waste bag to form an air intake port or an air outlet port on the duct portion. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124990 | CONTINUOUS MOTION ROTATING THERMOFORMING OF SOLUBLE POUCHES - A method of making a pouch from webs that include soluble polymeric substrates includes, among other steps, rotating a former that includes a plurality of cavities around its periphery and one or more heaters around the former for heating the cavities and heating the cavities. A base web is drawn into the cavities with a vacuum to form pockets in the base web, after which the pockets are filled and closed. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124991 | METHODS FOR THREADING SINTERABLE MATERIALS AND RELATED APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS - Methods for threading ceramic materials, such as ceramic materials used for spinal implants or other biomedical implants. In some implementations, an expected rate of shrinkage of the block upon undergoing a firing process may be determined. A scaling factor may then be applied using the expected rate of shrinkage to select a tap having a size larger than a desired thread size. A green block may then be tapped with the selected tap to form a threaded opening in the green block. The block may be machined in order to remove cracks caused by the tapping process and/or to form the block into a desired shape/size. The green block may then be fired, which may result in a reduction of a size of the block and a size of the threaded opening. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124992 | ZEOLITE STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The zeolite structure is a porous zeolite structure constituted of a formed article obtained by extruding a zeolite raw material containing zeolite particles and an inorganic binding material including at least basic aluminum chloride, a ratio P1 (P1=V2/V1×100) of a volume V2 of the inorganic binding material in the zeolite structure with respect to a volume V1 of the zeolite structure is from 10 to 50 vol %, and a relation of equation (1) is satisfied: | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124993 | OFF-GAS CHANNEL - An off-gas channel ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124994 | AIR SPRING HEIGHT MEASUREMENT ARRANGEMENT - The subject invention relates to an air spring height measurement arrangement comprising a magnetic field transmitting arrangement ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124995 | Bearing Unit for Commercial Vehicles - A bearing unit for axle systems includes a holding element, a sleeve element and a bearing element, wherein the holding element has a first engagement region which is designed in order substantially to enclose the bearing element in one plane, wherein the bearing element has a first recess which is directed transversely with respect to the plane and in which the sleeve element is arranged, wherein the sleeve element is mounted resiliently in the plane relative to the holding element via the bearing element, wherein the holding element has a second engagement region in which a fixing element engages in order to fix the first engagement region frictionally on the bearing element, and wherein at least one of the first fastening region and the bearing element has a non-circular shape such that a rotational movement of the bearing element relative to the holding element is prevented. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124996 | HANGING MODULE - A hanging module includes a fixing rod, a support arm, a plurality of fasteners, and a hanging assembly positioned on the support arm by the plurality of fasteners. The support arm is fixed to the fixing rod. The support arm defines a groove. The hanging assembly includes a locking member and a hanging member fixed to the locking member. The hanging member is received in the groove, and fixed to the locking member by the plurality of fasteners. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124997 | FOOD WORK TABLE - The present invention is a food work table that includes a plurality of cake sticks that are vertically upright and receive skewered food to hold in place, one or more planar durable plastic sheets that include a plurality of apertures that the cake sticks extend through and a plurality of dowels that elevate and stabilize the one or more planar durable plastic sheets in a horizontal upright position. The food work table also includes a base where the dowels perpendicularly extend from the base to elevate and stabilize the planar durable plastic sheet, a plurality of support feet that support the base and a cover that includes a top portion and 4 lower side portions, the cover protects the food work table. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124998 | PART POSITIONING APPARATUS - Part positioning apparatus are disclosed. An example apparatus to hold an object comprises: a first assembly including a first post and a first puck fitted onto the first post, the first puck to hold the object such that the first puck eliminates a roll moment of the object; and a second assembly including a second post and a second puck fitted onto the second post, the second puck to hold the object such that the second puck eliminates yaw movement of the object, at least one of the first assembly or the second assembly being adjustable to change a distance between the first and second pucks. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140124999 | CLAMPING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosure is directed to a clamping system, method, and apparatus. Th disclosed embodiments may be used to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of clamping work pieces during gluing operations. Generally stated, a clamping pad includes a magnet disposed within the core of the clamping pad. Alternatively, a non-abrasive magnetic material may be used on the surface of the clamping pad. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125000 | PRINTING APPARATUS WITH CUTTER MECHANISM - A movable BF guide is provided in a movable-blade receiving area into which a movable blade slides along a fixed blade while being pressed against the fixed blade in a process of cutting recording paper. The movable-blade receiving area is blocked by the BF guide when the cutting process is not performed, thus preventing the entry of the end portion of the downstream connected recording paper into the movable-blade receiving area. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125001 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A sheet processing apparatus and a method of controlling the same align sheets stacked on a stacking unit, by causing a first alignment member and a second alignment member to come into contact with edges of a sheet stacked on the stacking unit in a sheet width direction. In a case that a second sheet that is different from a first sheet stacked on the stacking unit is to be stacked on the first sheet and aligned using the first alignment member and the second alignment member, control is performed to discharge a partition sheet onto the first sheet stacked on the stacking unit. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125002 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding portion is provided with a pair of separation rollers that include a feed roller which conveys the sent sheet and a retard roller which applies a rotation force to return the sheet in a direction opposite to a sheet feeding direction through a torque limiter in a state of being pressed against the feed roller. The sheet feeding portion further includes a rotation transmitting mechanism that transmits a rotation of the retard roller, at the time of sending the sheet to the sheet feeding direction, to the pickup roller and a changing mechanism that switches a retard pressure, which allows the retard roller to be pressed against the feed roller, according to a reaction force that is transmitted to the retard roller from the pickup roller. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125003 | SHEET FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A sheet feeding device includes: a feeding mechanism having a first roller and a second roller provided downstream in a sheet feeding path from the first roller and feeding a sheet by rotations of the first and second rollers; a control section executing a butting control by controlling the first and second rollers to feed the sheet from the first roller so as to butt against the second roller at an intake position, and executing an intake feeding control by controlling the second roller to feed the sheet downstream in the feeding path from the intake position; an obtaining section obtaining information indicating a rotation amount of the second roller in a period after the butting control to the start of the intake feeding control; and a target setting section setting a target rotation amount of the second roller that should be achieved in the intake feeding control. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125004 | PAPER CONVEYING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND PUSH-IN AMOUNT ADJUSTING METHOD - A paper conveying device includes an intermediate transfer member and a paper conveying member driven so as to rotate at the same rotational speed, and an adjusting device. On an outer peripheral surface of the intermediate transfer member, an elastic layer is provided. An axes distance between the intermediate transfer member and the paper conveying member is adjusted by the adjusting device so that drive torque for rotating the intermediate transfer member and the paper conveying member at the same rotational speed becomes smaller than a target set value. Accordingly, occurrence of the shear is suppressed without changing a rotational speed ratio of rollers arranged opposite to each other. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125005 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet stacking portion is provided in a sheet storing portion in which sheets are stored. The sheet stacking portion is suspended by a wire which is wound up and wound off. The sheet stacking portion is raised and lowered by winding up and winding off the wire. Then, when the wire is in a slack state, a fixing portion fixes the sheet stacking portion to the sheet storing portion. When the wire is in a tensioned state, the fixing of the sheet stacking portion is released. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125006 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A sheet processing apparatus of an aspect of the present invention includes stack trays provided with alignment members for applying an alignment process to sheets. At the time of discharging sheets, in a case where a sheet is already stacked on a first stack tray that has been decided on as a discharge destination for a sheet to be discharged, the sheet processing apparatus determines whether or not the width of the sheet to be discharged matches the width of the already-stacked sheet. In a case where the widths of the sheets do not match, a discharge destination for the sheet to be discharged is changed to a second stack tray. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125007 | AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER, IMAGE READING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - According to an embodiment, an ADF that feeds and conveys original document sheets one sheet by one sheet from a tray unit to a read position on a document glass by motive power from a driving motor includes: an opening/closing unit operable to open and close relative to the document glass; an open/close detection sensor that detects an open/closed state of the opening/closing unit; a first interlock switch, which is arranged between a power source and the driving motor, that is on when the opening/closing unit is closed, and vice versa; and a control circuit that determines the open/closed state of the opening/closing unit based on detection outputs of the first interlock switch and the open/close detection sensor. The control circuit determines that the opening/closing unit is in the closed state when the first interlock switch is on and the open/close detection sensor is detecting the closed state. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125008 | BANKNOTE HANDLING AND TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - A banknote handling and transmission apparatus includes a drive roller, a driven structure, and a transmission device. The driven structure includes a mounting member and a first driven roller pivotally mounted to the mounting member. The transmission device includes a guiding panel, a bottom panel, a mounting portion secured to the guiding panel, and a transmission structure pivotally mounted to the guiding panel. A transmission channel is defined between the guiding panel and the bottom panel. The transmission apparatus includes a first transmission roller bearing against, and rotated by, the first drive roller, the first drive roller also forces the rotation of the first driven roller, to pick up deposited banknotes and move them squarely into the transmission channel. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125009 | METHOD OF FACILITATING USER PREFERENCE IN CREATIVE DESIGN OF A MANUAL CONTROLLER - A configurable manual controller for manipulating images or symbols on a display is adapted for construction with matable building elements arranged by a user. The user forms the manual controller to exhibit a customized ornamental appearance reflecting the user's creative design preferences. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125010 | Shuffling Devices Including One or More Sensors for Detecting Operational Parameters and Related Methods - An automatic card shuffling device for randomizing playing cards is disclosed. The device comprises a processor in informational connection with the shuffling device, and a detection system capable of detecting or predicting a deficiency in operation of at least one component of the shuffling device. The detection system is configured to transmit an indication of a deficiency to a distal location. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125011 | PUBLIC SPIRITED BOARD GAME - A game comprising: a board, game pieces, money, game cards, assets, charitable objects, dice and rules, the game so constructed and arranged that acquisition of the assets must be balanced by contribution to a community in order to win the game. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125012 | COMPRESSABLE SEALING RING ASSEMBLY - A compressible sealing ring assembly seals an annulus between a radially outer member and a radially inner member. The sealing ring comprises one or more sealing ring members ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125013 | PISTON RING - A high-thermal-conductivity piston ring having excellent scuffing resistance and wear resistance, which can be used in a high-heat-load environment in engines is provided. Also, to provide a piston ring with low friction for contributing to the improvement of fuel efficiency, a TiN coating as thick as 10-60 μm, in which the texture coefficient of a (111) plane is 1.2-1.65 in X-ray diffraction on the coating surface, with the texture coefficient of a (111) plane>the texture coefficient of a (220) plane>the texture coefficient of a (200) plane, is formed under the optimized ion plating conditions on a peripheral surface of the piston ring. Further, to obtain excellent sliding characteristics with low friction without losing excellent thermal conductivity of TiN, a hard amorphous carbon coating is formed on the TiN coating. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125014 | HIGH TEMPERATURE SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly includes a semi-tubular sealing element defining a longitudinal axis, and a retainer configured to retain the sealing element. The sealing element has a longitudinal center portion and first and second longitudinal side portions, an array of resilient arcuate fingers extending from the first longitudinal side portion and curving partially around the longitudinal axis, and a depressor portion extending from the second longitudinal side portion and having a free edge diametrically opposed to the center portion. The retainer defines a channel with an entrance opening, the channel being configured to receive the sealing element in a position in which the depressor portion extends outside of the entrance opening in position to bear a load, the channel being defined by a pair of opposed side walls configured to resiliently capture the sealing element. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125015 | BOOT UNIT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A boot unit may comprise a boot that includes a small diameter portion formed at one side, a large diameter portion form at the other side, and a wrinkle portion formed between the small diameter portion and the large diameter portion, a bushing that is integrally formed with an interior circumference or an exterior circumference in a circumferential direction and having a predetermined thickness, and a band that is formed in the bushing along the circumferential direction of the bushing and has substantially a ring shape. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125016 | Multiple Pivoted Lathe Chuck Jaw Assembly - A multiple pivoted lathe chuck jaw assembly utilizes a plurality of baseplates each having one or more sub-jaws pivotably attached thereto. Each baseplate is configured for attachment to, or is part of, the radially movable elements of a lathe chuck. Further, each baseplate has two pivotably attached sub-jaws. Each sub-jaw has two compression and two expansion workpiece gripping surfaces extending generally outwards from the front face of the baseplate: a first tier compression gripping surface, a second tier compression gripping surface, a first tier expansion gripping surface, and a second tier expansion gripping surface. The gripping surfaces each approximate a curved shape that matches the shape of a circle of a given radius allowing the sub-jaws to pivot and self-align to the workpiece surface for maximum surface contact and gripping force. Force-directed serrations can provide additional holding force toward the face of the chuck. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125017 | VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS - A vehicle height adjustment apparatus, includes: a front wheel side changing unit capable of changing a front wheel side relative position; a rear wheel side changing unit capable of changing a rear wheel side relative position; and a control unit for adjusting a height of the main body of the vehicle by controlling the front wheel side changing unit and the rear wheel side changing unit so as to change the front wheel side relative position and the rear wheel side relative position, in which the control unit controls the front wheel side changing unit and the rear wheel side changing unit in such a manner that a rate of change of the front wheel side relative position and a rate of change of the rear wheel side relative position satisfy a predetermined relationship. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125018 | VEHICLE HAVING SUSPENSION WITH CONTINUOUS DAMPING CONTROL - A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic. The system also includes a controller coupled to each adjustable shock absorber to adjust the damping characteristic of each adjustable shock absorber, and a user interface coupled to the controller and accessible to a driver of the vehicle. The user interface includes at least one user input to permit manual adjustment of the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber during operation of the vehicle. Vehicle sensors may also be coupled to the controller to adjust the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber based on sensor output signals. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125019 | CART CONTAINMENT SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED CART DISPLAY UNIT - A system is disclosed for tracking and controlling shopping carts and other types of human propelled vehicles. The system includes a wheel assembly that attaches to a cart. The wheel assembly includes a brake unit for inhibiting cart motion, and includes wireless communication circuitry. The wheel assembly is capable of activating the brake unit in response to one or more conditions, such as the receipt of an RF signal or command. In some embodiments, the system also includes a display unit that displays information to a user of the cart, including information regarding the cart's proximity to a lock zone in which the brake unit will become activated. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125020 | Changing Pad Stroller Assembly - A changing pad stroller assembly provides a selectively deployable diaper changing support on a stroller. The assembly includes a frame and a handle coupled to the frame. A plurality of wheels is coupled to the frame. A seat coupled to the frame and an upper tray is also coupled to the frame. The upper tray extends around a forward end of the seat. A main panel has a first edge pivotally coupled to a first side of the upper tray. The main panel is positionable to extend across the seat such that a second edge of the main panel engages second side of the upper tray. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125021 | SELF-PROPELLED GOLF VEHICLE - A self-propelled vehicle ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125022 | CARTS FOR USE IN SECURITY SCREENING - The present invention the present invention relates to methods and systems for performing security screening using trays and a cart to facilitate the management and flow of those trays. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125023 | SYSTEM FOR MANIPULATING CONCRETE SPREADING HOSES - A mobile support system for supporting a concrete pouring hose supports ten to sixteen feet of hose while providing sufficient ground clearance to avoid common obstacles. The mobile support system features large castors and conveniently placed hand holds to permit the mobile support system to be moved safely and easily. The system provides for socketed leg attachment, thereby allowing for ease of disassembly and storage. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125024 | TIE ROD TUBE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING BY MAGNETIC PULSE WELDING - A method of forming a tie rod tube assembly by magnetic pulse welding is provided. The method can be used to form tie rod assemblies with a tie rod tube centerpiece that is parabolic in shape. In addition, the method can be used to form a tie rod assembly where the end fittings and centerpiece are made from different materials. Also described is a tie rod assembly manufactured using the method or methods of the invention. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125025 | REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM OF COUPLED TORSION BEAM AXLE - The present invention relates to a rear suspension system of a coupled torsion beam which comprises a torsion beam and trailing arms connected to ends of the torsion beam by welding, wherein a gap with a predetermined length is formed between the torsion beam and the trailing arm. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125026 | AXLE SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES - Embodiments of the present invention may include an axle support structure. The axle support structure has first and second axle supports, an axle and a bolt mechanism. The axle supports are provided on a vehicle body member of an industrial vehicle and have respectively a support hole. The axle is arranged between the first and second axle supports, and has a pair of center pins. Each of the center pins is rotatably supported by the support hole. The bolt mechanism configured to detachably attach each of the axle supports to the vehicle body member. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125027 | Vehicles, Systems For Vehicles, And Methods For Vehicles All To Improve Cornering Capability - A land vehicle, according to various aspects of the present invention allows the driver to lean with a frame that supports the driver and that pivots on a base. Motion of the frame is coupled to the wheels to adjust a camber of the wheels. The wheels are coupled to the base that provides a reference for independent wheel suspension mechanisms. As a result, banking of the vehicle does not affect the suspension of the wheels. Hydraulic assistance to counteract the forces of the suspension systems is unnecessary. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125028 | STABILIZER ARRANGEMENT FOR A CHASSIS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A stabilizer arrangement for a chassis of a motor vehicle, having at least one actuator which compensates for vehicle movements entirely or partially in the region of a wheel suspension which is connected to the stabilizer arrangement, wherein the actuator can be actuated via flexible lines. The actuator is connected to a central control unit via flexible lines to be routed from the central control unit, via openings which are arranged in a stabilizer bearing, to the actuator which interacts with a stabilizer, wherein the flexible lines are arranged around the stabilizer in a helical manner, and operation of the actuator causes a change in the diameter of the helix or the helix shape of the flexible lines which are laid in a helical manner. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125029 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAVING PARALLEL AIR SPRING AND RUBBER FORCE REACTION - A suspension assembly for a vehicle including an elongated central torsion axle shaft of a rubber torsion axle assembly, a torsion axle shaft pivot point about which the torsion axle shaft pivots, a spring and an elongated spindle swing arm. The spring has a first end and a second end and the first end of the spring is connected to a fixed point relative to a vehicle frame. The spindle swing arm has a second end with the first end connected to the torsion axle shaft with the second end of the spindle swing arm connected to the second end of the spring. The spring can set the torsion axle shaft to a predetermined position, such as at or near a no-load position, when only static forces are present. This provides for a torsion axle with a greater range of movement and significantly improves its lifespan. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125030 | VEHICLE BODY FRONT PART STRUCTURE - A vehicle body front part structure includes: a lower arm that supports a front wheel; a first transverse member that is connected to a supporting part on a rear side of the lower arm in a vehicle body; a second transverse member that connects between parts on a front end side of a rocker, the rocker is disposed in a rear of the wheel; and a connecting structure that integrally connects between the first transverse member and the second transverse member. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125031 | INTELLIGENT SIDE STEP APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - An intelligent side step apparatus for a vehicle may include a linear motor having a stator fixed to a vehicle body, with both ends thereof being positioned in a traverse direction of the vehicle, and a mover engaged to the stator and slidable along the stator when a current may be supplied to the stator, a side step that may be rotatably combined with the mover, and a step actuator that may be connected to the mover and engaged to an end of the side step to selectively rotate the side step. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125032 | Dual Drive Bicycle - An independent shaft driven front wheel drive transmission ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125033 | WRAPPED STEERER TUBE SUITABLE FOR A BICYCLE - A steerer tube suitable for a bicycle fork assembly. The steerer tube comprises an inner tube formed of a metal, an outer layer, the outer layer being wrapped around a section of the metal inner tube; and the outer layer being formed of a material, wherein the material is lighter than the metal for the inner tube. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125034 | ARTICULATING HITCH APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES - A hitch apparatus includes a frame configured to be secured to a vehicle and that is pivotable about a first axis, a guide that is movably secured to the frame and pivotable about a second axis substantially transverse to the first axis, and a tow bar movably secured to the guide and movable relative to the guide between retracted and extended positions. The hitch apparatus includes a user controlled positioning system with a user input device that is configured to allow a user to extend and retract the tow bar and to articulate the tow bar up-down and left-right so as to position the tow bar distal end at a desired position within a three-dimensional coordinate system. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125035 | PIVOTING HITCH ASSEMBLY - A clevis pin combination comprises a clevis made of aluminum alloy; and a pin made of steel. This combination of parts and materials results in lighter weight and improved performance of maximum load carrying capacity over similar combinations of all aluminum or all steel. The clevis further comprises a first clevis leg having a first clevis aperture in a first clevis end and a second clevis leg having a second clevis aperture in a second clevis end. The second clevis end is spaced apart from the first clevis end forming an open end. A curved portion connecting the first clevis leg and the second clevis leg forms a closed end. The first clevis aperture and the second clevis aperture are axially aligned and the steel pin is sized to fit through the first clevis aperture and second clevis aperture allowing pivoting movement between the clevis and the pin. The clevis may be substantially U-shaped. At least the curved portion of the clevis may by significantly wider than it is thick, such that it is flat in cross-section. Alternatively, the clevis may by significantly wider than it is thick, such that it is flat in cross-section. The curved portion or the entire clevis may be formed of a single piece of solid aluminum bar stock bent into a U-shape, forming a weldless and seamless U-shaped clevis. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125036 | FOLDABLE FRAME FOR FOLDABLE MOTORIZED VEHICLE - A foldable frame includes first and second upper bars, first and second lower bars, and first and second pin joint pieces. The first and second pin joint pieces are respectively provided with first and second pin joint holes. The first and second lower bars are respectively fixed with the first and second pin joint pieces. The first pin joint piece is pin-jointed with the second pin joint piece through the first pin joint hole, and end surfaces of the first and second pin joint pieces respectively abut against end portions of the second and first lower bars. Two ends of the first upper bar are respectively pin-jointed with an upper end of a front wheel support and at the second pin joint hole of the second pin joint piece. Two ends of the second upper bar are respectively pin-jointed with a rear wheel support and at the second pin joint hole of the first pin joint piece. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125037 | Rollator - A rolling walker comprises a frame, a seat supported by that frame, and a backrest supported by the frame. By one approach the backrest is configured to selectively move between a first position that provides back support for a person sitting in the seat facing in a forward direction and a second position that provides back support for a person sitting in the seat facing in a rearward direction. If desired, this backrest can be comprised of a material (such as a memory foam material) that biases the backrest towards that first position when the backrest is in the first position and that biases the backrest towards the second position when the backrest is in the second position. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125038 | FOLDABLE GOLF BAG CART - A foldable golf bag cart includes a connecting seat that has two tubular walls, each of which is formed with an interior pivot hole and a swing hole, and a positioning member that is movably mounted on a rear wheel leg. The swing hole has a swing section, an abutment section, and an insert section. When the positioning member is moved in the insert section, the rear wheel leg is pushed into the abutment section so that the rear wheel leg is prevented from moving forwardly and rearwardly. When the positioning member is disengaged from the insert section, the rear wheel leg extends into the swing section and is movable forwardly to a folded position. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125039 | VEHICLE OCCUPANT SYSTEM HAVING AN ADAPTIVE KNEE AIRBAG - A vehicle occupant restraint system comprises an inflatable knee airbag ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125040 | SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG - An inflatable cushion for a side of a vehicle is provided, the inflatable cushion having a first portion of material; a second portion of material, the first portion of material being secured to the second portion of material to define the inflatable cushion; wherein at least a portion of a peripheral edge of the inflatable cushion is defined by a seam wherein an inner surface of the first portion is secured to an inner surface of the second portion only by a plurality of stitches; and wherein a strip of a third portion of material is applied to the seam of an outer surface of either the first portion or the second portion when the plurality of stitches are applied. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125041 | AIRBAG WITH ENHANCED GAS DIFFUSER - An improved airbag assembly ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125042 | Ventil - The invention refers to a valve ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125043 | KNEE COLLISION PROTECTION STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE - A knee collision protection structure for a vehicle includes a glove box provided at a lower portion of an instrument panel and including a storage part and a panel part provided to stand on a cabin side of the storage part and configuring part of the instrument panel, and a shaft member provided on the vehicle front side than the panel part of the glove box and on the upper side than the storage part and extending in a vehicle widthwise direction. The glove box is provided so as to rotate around the shaft member when a knee of an occupant seated on a seat opposed to the glove box collides with a lower portion of the panel part than the shaft member. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125044 | ROLL-BAR STRUCTURAL ARRANGEMENT - A roll-bar structural arrangement featuring symmetrical covers that can be mounted both internally and externally of the structure of the accessory, on both sides, without the need for separate parts, said cover ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125045 | BICYCLE CARRIER - The present invention is a rack system or bicycle carrier configured to prevent contact or damage onto vehicle body accessories such as a spoiler or fin. The bicycle carrier pivotally engages or mounts onto the rear end of a vehicle and preferably has a clearance frame, which is an additional frame extension, which provides the clearance needed over the spoiler or fin. The clearance frame is preferably attached to the upper frame or portion of the bicycle carrier and can be adjusted or rotationally positioned. The bicycle carrier is configured for all vehicle types such as sedans, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125046 | Fender Flare - A fender flare includes a side portion and an inner portion. The inner portion includes troughs at a front area of the inner portion. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125047 | Refill for Stationery Item, and Stationery Item Comprising Such a Refill - The invention relates to a stationery item comprising a cover ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125048 | ARRANGEMENTS AND ASSEMBLY METHODS FOR A MEDIA BINDER AND ITS COMPONENTS - A media binder has an inner assembly and a case assembly, The inner assembly includes inside boards pre-attached to a binding mechanism. Adhesive is placed on outward surfaces of the inside boards. The case assembly includes a cover sheet with at least one marginal edge attached to surface boards and at least one loose edge. To customize cover, a printed cover is inserted in-between the cover sheet and the surface board through an opening formed by the loose edge. The case assembly is then laminated. The laminated case assembly is combined with the inner assembly using the adhesive on the inside boards. A one-piece media binder has cover sheets wrapping around surface boards forming pockets. The surface boards are partially attached to paste downs. To customize cover, printed covers are inserted into the pockets, and the paste downs are then attached to the surface boards to seal loose edges. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125049 | FILE FOLDER - File folders are provided having bent hangers from which a receptacle is suspended so that the top of the receptacle is beneath a rail-engaging portion of the hangers and/or beneath a top of the rail or other supporting structure of office storage equipment. The hangers of the file folder may also be collapsible for use outside the office storage equipment. The hangers may also have a grip, or handle, for removal of the file folder from the office storage equipment. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125050 | Sheet Document having a Translucent or Transparent Region - A sheet document is based on a one-pieced, coextruded composite strip layer having a thickness of 10 to 110 μm defining over its area at least two different materials that are configured side by side as strips. At least one of the strips is transparent or translucent and at least one strip opaque. On the composite strip layer there is applied an ink-receiving layer and/or a printed pattern that has a recess that at least partly is configured above a transparent/translucent strip and together with the non-covered region of the transparent/translucent strip forms a window. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125051 | Quick Connector Coupling - Quick connector coupling having a connector body to receive a male member with a radial upset comprised of two separate, interconnected components, a head element and a sealing element which define a through-hole from a male member entry port at the end of the head element axially to an exit port at the end of the sealing element. A retainer for releasably securing the male member to the connector body is ring-shaped, and encircles the connector body head element. It includes at least one retainer element, which reaches through a window in the head element and interacts with the radial upset of the male member to secure the male member in the connector body. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125052 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DETECTION OF PROPERTIES OF FLUID CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS - A system and method for monitoring and/or detecting the flow of one or more fluids in a fluid system including leak detection system integral to the fluid system (e.g., at any point along a conduit, at a connection between conduits such as at a fitting assembly, etc.) configured to detect incipient, early stage levels of the leak. Based on one or more factors related to the fluid and/or the leak, the methods, devices, and systems disclosed herein can provide an indication of a suitable action or process in response to the fluid or the leak including performing preventative maintenance or providing an indication of the need of maintenance in response to the leak. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125053 | BROACH STYLE ANTI ROTATION DEVICE FOR CONNECTORS - A broach style anti-rotation device for connected tubular members is described. In embodiments, the broach tool is inserted into a slot in an outer diameter surface of the pin, and teeth of the broach, which have a successively greater height when moving from the front to the tail of the broach, cut a slot in a surface of the box. Sidewalls of the broach and its teeth engage shoulders of each slot to prevent the rotation of the tubular members relative to each other. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125054 | COUPLING WITH EXTENDING PARTING LINE - A coupling includes at least one coupling segment, each segment including an outer surface, an inner surface, at least two ends, fastener pads protruding proximate to each end, and a parting line extending around each segment, the parting line forming an axially outermost edge along each axial side of each coupling segment, the parting line offset from a top surface of each fastener pad. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125055 | Pipe Sealing Tool with External Clamp - An apparatus for sealing an open end of a pipe includes a clamp for frictionally being secured to the exterior of the pipe, a sealing plate for covering the open end of the pipe and being connectable to the clamp, and an urging mechanism for urging the sealing plate towards the clamp and for forming a seal between the sealing plate and the open end of the pipe. In one aspect, the clamp comprises an annular body formed by at least two sections that are radially tightened over the pipe exterior. In another aspect, the clamp comprises cooperating annular bodies, one capable of radially narrowing the other for frictionally engaging the pipe outer surface. In another aspect the method provides a method of sealing an end of a pipe. According to the invention, once the open end is sealed, the interior of the pipe may be pressurized, for example for testing the integrity thereof. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125056 | Screw Connection Device for Connecting the Flared Ends of Two Pipes - A screw connection device for connecting two pipes with flared ends, comprises a screw, a nut and a spacer. The nut has a front end aperture from which an accommodating space extends to a rear end aperture in a rear end wall. A surface of the nut in the accommodating space has a threaded section which extends toward the rear end wall which has a flange face in the accommodating space. In a pre-installed state, the spacer and a first pipe end with a first flare are accommodated in the nut, such that the spacer is held undetachable between the first flare and the internal thread. A second pipe end with a second flare can be held in the accommodating space by the screw, threaded into the nut such that the second flare is pressed against a sealing surface of the spacer and the spacer is pressed with a further sealing surface against the first flare. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125057 | FLANGE FOR CONNECTING A HYDRAULIC OR PNEUMATIC PIPE OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - A connection flange for connecting an industrial machine is intended to bear against a collar provided on the body of the machine and to collaborate in clamping with a corresponding connection flange. The connection flange includes an annular one-piece flange body and a split locking piece which fits around a cylindrical part of the body of the machine. The locking piece includes a first face intended to bear against a bearing surface provided on the collar and a second face constituting a thrust surface against which the flange body presses at the time of clamping. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125058 | WIND TURBINE OPTICAL WIND SENSOR - The invention comprises a wind turbine optical wind sensor | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125059 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric vehicle comprises an air tank ( | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125060 | SOLAR COOLING, HEATING AND POWER SYSTEM - A solar energy driven power generation system includes a solar energy receiver configured to collect solar energy. A vapor generator is operably connected to the solar energy receiver. A vapor turbine is operably connected to the vapor generator and is configured to be driven by a flow of vapor from the vapor generator. An electrical power generator is operably connected to the vapor turbine and driven thereby. A thermal conditioning system is operably connected to the vapor turbine and is driven by a flow of output vapor or hot liquid from the vapor turbine. A method of power generation includes collecting solar thermal energy and generating vapor utilizing the solar thermal energy. A vapor turbine is driven by the vapor and electrical power is produced via the rotation of the vapor turbine. Output vapor from the vapor turbine is utilized to drive a thermal conditioning system. | 2014-05-08 |
| 20140125061 | MODULAR HYDROKINETIC ASSEMBLY - The invention refers to a modular hydrokinetic assembly which allows the conversion of the kinetic energy of flowing waters into useful mechanical energy for driving some electric generators or water pumping sets, without building dams or culverts. The modular hydrokinetic assembly according to the invention comprises two lower and upper underframes ( | 2014-05-08 |
