| 19th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
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| 20130113169 | POWER INPUT DEVICE AND VACUUM PROCESSING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A power input mechanism includes a first stationary conductive member, a second stationary conductive member, a stationary insulating member which is fixed to a housing and insulates the first stationary conductive member and the second stationary conductive member from each other, a first rotary conductive member, a second rotary conductive member, a rotary insulating member which is fixed to a support column and insulates the first rotary conductive member and the second rotary conductive member from each other, a first power input member which supplies a first voltage to a substrate holder via the first rotary conductive member and the first stationary conductive member, and a second power input member which supplies a second voltage to the substrate holder via the second rotary conductive member and the second stationary conductive member. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113170 | SKATEBOARD TRUCK ASSEMBLY - A skateboard truck assembly comprising a base plate, a hanger, and at least one compressible member interposed therebetween that utilizes rotation of the hanger to at least partially and temporarily deform the compressible member, thereby creating zones of tension and/or compression within the compressible member and facilitating smooth and efficient motion of the skateboard. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113171 | MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a trolley ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113172 | DRIFT SCOOTER - A drift scooter comprising a longitudinal frame including opposed leading and trailing end portions. A steering assembly is pivotably disposed on the leading end portion and includes a transverse member with two wheels rotatably supported on opposite ends of the transverse member. A stem is fixed in perpendicular orientation relative to the transverse member and a handlebar is connected to the stem. A rear wheel assembly is pivotably disposed on the trailing end portion, wherein the wheel assembly pivots about an upwardly extending pivot axis. The rear wheel assembly is preferably biased toward a centered position, aligned with a centerline of the frame. A resilient member is connected between the frame and a leading portion of the caster. The resilient member may be in the form of an extension spring. Means for adjusting the tension of the extension spring may also be included. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113173 | DOUBLE PINION STEERING GEAR - The invention relates to a motor vehicle steering system, comprising a steering housing ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113174 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LEANING VEHICLE - A leaning vehicle has a frame, a straddle seat, an engine, and a shock tower having a lower end pivotally connected to a front portion of the frame about a pivot axis. Front left and right suspension assemblies operatively connect to the front portion of the frame. A steering assembly has a steering column and a handlebar. A rear suspension is connected to the rear portion of the frame. Each front suspension assembly has a spindle, a lower suspension arm having an end pivotally connected to the frame and another end pivotally connected to the lower end of the spindle, a leaning rod having an end pivotally connected to the frame and another end pivotally connected to the upper end of the spindle via a ball joint, and a shock absorber having an upper end connected to the shock tower and a lower end connected to the lower suspension arm. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113175 | Stabilizer bar of fiber reinforced plastic composite and method for its manufacture - A stabilizer bar or stabilizer link in fiber composite construction is of a monolithic construction without fiber interruption. The cross section geometry, the wall thickness, and the fiber orientation vary in axial direction and radial direction such that the requirements defined by the available construction space and the expected loads are fulfilled. The fiber orientation is adjusted axially and radially load-appropriately. The middle section of the stabilizer bar that is primarily torsion-loaded is reinforced with fibers oriented between +/−35° and +/−55° relative to the longitudinal axis and the end members that are primarily bending-loaded are reinforced with fibers oriented between +/−20° and +/−40° relative to the longitudinal axis. In the transitional areas between the middle section and the end members there are transitions between these fiber orientations relatively to the longitudinal axis. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113176 | VEHICLE SUSPENSION APPARATUS - It is an object to effectively enhance rigidity of a subframe installed to couple a pair of right and left wheel suspension members, with a simple structure, and allow a stabilizer to be adequately installed. A subframe ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113177 | Single-Pivot Type Suspension Strut Axle - A single-pivot suspension strut axle for a passenger car, includes a wheel carrier/pivot bearing carrying the wheel and a brake disk non-rotatably connected with the wheel relative to a rotational axis thereof. A suspension strut is fastened to the wheel carrier/pivot bearing and, at another end, is supported at the vehicle body. The wheel carrier/pivot bearing is guided by a supporting joint situated close to the wheel center plane by a lower control arm, representing an A-arm, and by a tie rod. A section of the control arm connected with the supporting joint projects through the ring-shaped brake disk. A leaf spring element oriented in the transverse direction of the vehicle provides proportional support for the vehicle body on the wheel, and is supported, on one side, at the control arm and, on another side, directly or indirectly, at the vehicle body. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113178 | Mobile Manual Standing Wheelchair - The present invention relates to a novel approach to improving the use of wheelchairs by offering the ability for the wheelchair to transition between accommodation for a seated position, and accommodation for a standing position, more particularly, wherein the inventive mobile manual standing wheelchair allows for a standing position during the course of mobile use, and which also permits fixed gearing of multiple speeds that also accommodates forwards and backwards motion. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113179 | Wheelchair Stabiliser - A stabilised wheelchair configured for a user suffering lower extremity weight loss comprising: a frame that supports a seat and which is moveable over the ground surface by a set of manually operable rear propulsion wheels and one or more forward steering wheels. The stabiliser assembly comprises a weight device that is releasably secured to the frame of the wheelchair by a mounting assembly at a position forward of the rotation axis of the rear propulsion wheels of the wheelchair and which has a weight that is sufficient to counterbalance the user's lower extremity weight loss to maintain fore-aft stability of the wheelchair in use. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113180 | INTEGRALLY FORMED GOOSENECK HITCH ASSEMBLY - A gooseneck hitch attachable to a cross member secured to a frame below a load bed of a vehicle, the cross member having a width is shown and described. The gooseneck hitch may include a beam selectively attachable to the cross member below the load bed and a rail monolithically formed with the beam and extending from the beam. The gooseneck hitch may also include a receptacle monolithically formed with the rail, where the receptacle is capable of selectively securing a hitch ball. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113181 | REMOVABLE SECURING CHAIN ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY - A securing chain attachment assembly is shown and described. The securing chain attachment assembly may include an attachment body selectively and rotatably securable to a towing vehicle, the attachment body rotatable along a first plane. The securing chain attachment assembly may also include a securement member attached to the attachment body, the securement member capable of having selectively secured thereto a securement chain, where the chain attachment member is pivotal along a second plane, the second plane generally parallel to the first plane. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113182 | FIFTH WHEEL HITCH SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A fifth wheel hitch mounting assembly for mounting a fifth wheel hitch plate to a vehicle frame assembly includes a first and second frame members each having substantially vertically extending mounting portions each having an inwardly facing surface, comprises a first support member adapted to couple to the inwardly facing surface of the mounting portion of the first frame member, a second support member adapted to couple to the inwardly facing surface of the mounting portion of the second frame member, a cross member extending between and coupled to the first support member and the second support member, a first mounting member coupled with a first support member and including an inwardly exposed aperture adapted to receive a mounting pin therein for pivotally coupling a fifth wheel hitch plate to the first mounting bracket, and a second mounting member coupled to the second support member and including an inwardly exposed aperture adapted to receive a mounting pin therein for pivotally coupling the fifth wheel hitch plate to the second mounting bracket. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113183 | ATTACHABLE SCOOTER | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113184 | BINDING SYSTEM FOR RECREATIONAL BOARD - Binding systems for recreational boards are provided. A binding system is mounted atop a rider-support surface of the board. The binding system comprises: a pair of rails locatable on opposing sides of a generally flattened foot-receiving surface for the rider's foot, each rail comprising a central portion mountable to the recreational board, a toe-side leg which extends from the central portion toward a toe-side of the recreational board and a heel-side leg which extends from the central portion toward a heel-side of the recreational board. Each rail comprising at least one deformation-enhancing feature for enhancing an ability of the rail to deform elastically relative to the board. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113185 | BABY STROLLER - A baby stroller is formed by a stroller frame and a chair, and the stroller frame includes a rotatable base, such that when the baby stroller is unfolded, the base is provided for abutting the stroller frame and positioned automatically, and when the baby stroller is folded, the chair and the stroller frame are folded and positioned directly together with the rotation of the base, and the chair includes a folding joint, such that the chair can be folded directly onto the stroller frame to provide a simple, easy and quick operation and achieve the effect of reducing the storage volume of the baby stroller. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113186 | Lightweight collapsible stroller - A stroller is provided which includes a right frame and a left frame. Each frame has a front support rotatably connected to a rear support at a frame joint. The front support of each frame is a telescoping tube assembly. The stroller further includes a linkage comprising at least two substantially rigid members connected between the right frame and the left frame, the rigid members being connected to the front supports at a right slideable joint and a left slidable joint. The joints are received within the slot of the outer tube. A drive mechanism coupled to the right or left frame is also provided. The front support and the rear support of the right frame and the left frame are movable from an open position to a closed position by the drive mechanism. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113187 | MOBILE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A mobility device includes at least a first front leg and at least a first rear leg connected to the first front leg connected to the first front leg. The first rear leg includes an upper member having a first end a second end and a lower member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the upper member is pivotally connected to the first end of the lower member, and the lower member is preferably pivotal between an extended use position and a folded storage position. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113188 | Baby Stroller - A baby stroller is formed by a stroller frame and a chair, and the stroller frame includes a rotatable base. When the baby stroller is unfolded, the base is provided for abutting the stroller frame and positioned automatically, and when the baby stroller is folded, the chair and the stroller frame are folded and positioned directly together with the rotation of the base. The chair includes a folding joint, such that the chair can be folded directly onto the stroller frame to provide a simple, easy and quick operation and to achieve the effect of reducing the storage volume of the baby stroller. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113189 | Foldable Stroller and Frame Assembly - A foldable stroller has a frame assembly with a fold joint, a fold joint, a handle push arm, a front leg with an upper end connected to the fold joint, a rear leg extending down from and pivotally connected to the fold joint, and a drive link. The drive link has a rear end pivotally coupled to the rear leg below the fold joint and a front end pivotally coupled to a lower end of the push arm. The frame assembly is reconfigurable between an unfolded and a folded configuration. In the folded configuration, the fold joint moves upward along the handle push arm. The rear end of the drive link and the rear leg are moved toward and lie closely adjacent the front leg and handle push arm. The frame assembly may automatically move to the folded and/or unfolded configuration. The foldable stroller may also stand upright in the folded configuration. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113190 | INFLATABLE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLIES WITH CUSHION FOLD PATTERN - An airbag assembly can include a housing and an airbag cushion within the housing in a packaged state. The airbag cushion can include a rolled region and an accordion fold. The rolled region and the accordion fold can be positioned within the housing so as to provide a desired trajectory when the airbag cushion is inflated. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113191 | AIRBAG COVERS, AIRBAG MODULES INCLUDING SUCH COVERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AIRBAG COVERS FOR USE WITH AIRBAG MODULES - Airbag covers include a covering portion adapted to at least substantially cover a portion of an airbag housing, and a plurality of tabs positioned to extend at least substantially transverse from the covering portion. The plurality of tabs are adapted to be coupled with a portion of an airbag housing. Each tab comprises an opening therein, and at least one tab of the plurality of tabs comprises at least one tear seam. Airbag modules including such covers further comprise a housing including an inflatable cushion and an inflator disposed at least partially therein. The housing comprises a plurality of cover retention components, each including a portion thereof disposed within an opening of a respective tab of the airbag cover. In forming an airbag cover, a covering portion with a plurality of tabs transversely extending therefrom are formed, and at least one tear seam is formed in at least one tab. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113192 | Inflatable Curtain Airbag With Twist Indicator - An inflatable curtain airbag includes a luminescent visual marking indicating a proper installation of a compacted airbag bundle. Luminescent materials, when exposed to electromagnetic radiation of one frequency range, emit electromagnetic radiation in a different frequency range. This emitted radiation can be automatically detected by an optical detection device. The simplest marking consists of a line extending along the length of the airbag bundle. To facilitate recognition of the marking in an automated quality control, the marking may consist of a number of parallel lines, a portion of which may be broken lines, or a row of dots lined up along the length of the bundle. When the curtain airbag is compacted to a bundle, the marking may be located anywhere on the surface of the bundle in an area facing the interior of the vehicle. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113193 | SIDE AIRBAG FOR INSTALLATION INTO A MOTOR VEHICLE, VEHICLE SEAT WITH SUCH A SIDE AIRBAG AND MOTOR VEHICLE - A side airbag for installation into a motor vehicle, a vehicle seat with such a side airbag and a motor vehicle with such a vehicle seat are described. The side airbag comprises at least one mounting device for mounting the side airbag on the backrest of the vehicle seat, an outer skin with a first side wall extending forwards, when viewed in the vehicle direction, and a second side wall connected to the first side wall. In order to be able, at as low a cost as possible, to protect the passengers to be protected better against a movement towards the middle of the vehicle, the second side wall extends essentially cross-ways to the vehicle direction when the outer skin is fully deployed and free from external forces, so that at least a third side wall connecting the first two side walls is present. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113194 | Belt Strap for a Safety Belt of a Vehicle - A belt strap for a safety belt of a vehicle includes a belt interior located between two belt strap layers, to which belt interior a gas can be applied. A gas passage connecting at least two sections of the belt interior is provided between the at least two belt strap layers. The gas passage is secured at a first end in the region of an end fitting of the safety belt. The gas passage, which is designed as a flexible tube, is secured within the belt interior with at least a second end, which is located opposite the secured first end. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113195 | Motor Vehicle Safety Device - There is disclosed a safety device for a motor vehicle. The device comprises an inflatable ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113196 | Airbag Having a Single-Piece Rebound Strap Defining Two Inflation Stages - An airbag module having an airbag and an inflation device, wherein at least one rebound strap for controlling the inflation of the airbag is disposed in the airbag and attached to portions of the airbag that move away from each other when the airbag is inflated. A first, shorter rebound strip segment breaks after a first inflation stage and subsequently the airbag regions separate from each other until the second, longer segment of the rebound strap is tensioned and the inflation stage of the airbag is predefined by the second, longer segment of the rebound strap. The rebound strap thereof is formed from a uniform textile segment, the first, shorter segment of the rebound strap is formed as a tab cut out of the second, longer segment the tab being narrower and shorter than the second, longer segment of the rebound strap. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113197 | TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING DIRECT DRIVE AXLES TO A BACKBONE FRAME - A transaxle assembly ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113198 | MEDIA SOCK, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A media sock including at least one display surface carrying indicia to be displayed and a mounting assembly to mount the media sock relative to a mounting portion, wherein the at least one display surface is at least partially transparent to the non-visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum but visually opaque. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113199 | DOUBLE POSTCARD CHECK WITH ADDRESS CORRECTION FORM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A double postcard check mailer and a method of use therefore are described. The mailer is comprised of a check component and a payee data correction component detachably coupled to the check component. The mailer, when folded, has the dimensions of a double postcard. The mailer is sent to the payee of the check. The payee detaches the check component from the payee data correction component and cashes the check component. The payee further fills out the payee data correction component with updated information, such as a corrected address, and deposits the completed payee data correction component in the mail with postcard shipping postage. The original sender of the mailer receives the payee data correction component and updates the payee's information based on the data received in the completed payee data correction component. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113200 | SECURITY DEVICES - Improvements in security devices are provided that are used for authenticating or security applications. The security device includes a first color-shifting layer and a second color-shifting layer, which exhibits different reflective characteristics to the first color-shifting layer. A partial first light absorbing layer is between first surfaces of the first and second color-shifting layers and a second light absorbing layer applied to a second surface of the second color-shifting layer. The color of the partial first absorbing layer is selected to substantially match the color of light reflected at a normal angle of incidence by the combination of the second color-shifting layer and the second absorbing layer. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113201 | SECURITY THREAD FOR DATA CARRIERS, DATA CARRIERS, AND PRODUCTION OF SAID DATA CARRIERS - Into a plastic card ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113202 | CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a connection arrangement ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113203 | KIT OF PARTS FOR ASSEMBLING A HOSE CONNECTION, A FUEL DISPENSING UNIT HAVING SUCH A HOSE CONNECTION, AND A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SUCH A HOSE CONNECTION - The present invention relates to a kit of parts ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113204 | PIPE FLASHING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A roof flashing that can be installed around a pipe, instead of over the pipe, is provided. The roof flashing can include a collar, a base, a foot, and a longitudinal opening. The collar can have a conical shape, and the base can have a top edge and a bottom edge such that the top edge of the base is coupled to a bottom edge of the collar. The foot can be coupled to the bottom edge of the base and extend outwardly from the bottom edge of the base. The longitudinal opening can extend from an apex of the collar to an edge of the foot and can include first, second, and third sections. A width of the longitudinal opening can increase when first and second edges of the opening are pulled away from each other. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113205 | Expandable hose assembly coupling member - A coupling member assembly for a flexible hose, the flexible hose automatically expands longitudinally and laterally upon the application of a fluid pressure. Upon release of the fluid pressure within the hose, the hose will automatically contract to a contracted condition. The hose includes an inner tube made from an elastic material and an outer tube made from a non-elastic material that secured together by the coupling member. The inner tube is positioned concentrically within the outer tube in both a contracted condition and an expanded condition. The outer tube is secured to the inner tube only at a first end of the inner and outer tubes by use of a male coupler member and at a second end of the inner and outer tubes by use of a female coupler member. The outer tube moves laterally and longitudinally with respect to the inner tube when the tubes are transitioning between a contracted condition and an expanded condition. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113206 | Temporary Utility Service Apparatus - A utility service apparatus having at least one utility segment with a conduit system having an elongated body. A coupling structure is positioned at both ends. The coupling structure at one end is attachable to the coupling structure at the other end. A plurality of utility service components extend through the elongated body. Coupling a first end of a first utility segment with the second end of another utility segment assembly operably connects each of the plurality of utility service components to another utility segment assembly. Some of the segment assemblies include a unit head positioned along the elongated body. The unit head has a plurality of utility service ports coupled to the utility service components. Service implements can be attached thereto. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113207 | MISALIGNED PIPE CONNECTOR - A misalignment ball joint fitting includes first and second body portion coupled together and having spherical inner surfaces. A ball secured inside the body portions has a passage therein. The passage has a funnel shaped portion in a first end portion of the ball. The ball is allowed to at least partially rotate when secured inside the first and second body portions. A guide sleeve is coupled to the first body portion. The guide sleeve is coaxial with the ball passage. A recess is in an inner surface of the ball near a center of the ball. An end of the guide sleeve extends into at least a portion of the recess when the ball is in a neutral position with walls of the passage in the ball parallel to walls of the guide sleeve. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113208 | PIPE COUPLING AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A sealing and restraint mechanism operable to couple pipes having a restraint mechanism with a cavity formed in an interior region, and a gripping insert operable to be received within the cavity. The cavity of the restraint mechanism is at least partially defined by a stop and a shoulder. The gripping insert is operable to slide along the cavity and between the stop and the shoulder of the restraint mechanism such that, when the gripping insert slides toward the stop, the gripping insert is biased toward one of the pipes by the restraint mechanism. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113209 | LIQUID-TIGHT FITTING - A liquid-tight fitting comprising a ground element including a ferrule and a tube that extends from the ferrule to receive a conduit, wherein the tube includes one or more protruding elements that each protrudes from the tube and provides grounding to the conduit, and wherein the ferrule includes a lip portion; a threading element including a first shaft having a circumference sufficient to receive the ferrule portion, wherein the first shaft includes threads; a sealing ring including an opening defined by a tapered portion to seat against the lip portion; and a nut including threads to be received by the first shaft, wherein as the nut is threaded with the first shaft, the sealing ring is compressed onto an outer surface of the wall of the conduit based on a pulling of the nut against the sealing ring toward the lip portion of the ferrule. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113211 | Submergable sloped absorption barrier wave energy converter - An ocean wave energy converter uses one or more buoyant elongated float(s) self orienting toward oncoming wave fronts and movably affixed to a motion stabilized controlled buoyancy frame by down sloping tracks constraining the wave induced motion of the float(s) to an upward and rearward motion as oncoming wave crests impact and lift the barrier(s) and downward and forward as subsequent wave troughs return it. Motion between the barrier(s) and the frame is resisted and energy captured by a programmable electric or hydraulic power take off system. Capture efficiency is further enhanced by adjusting float mass and buoyancy by controlling water entering or exiting cavities in the float(s), use of wave shoaling and focusing means, and adjusting the submerged depth and slope angle of the device with adjustable frame air-water ballast tanks which also allow total float submergence during severe sea states. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113212 | Wind Power Generator System, and Control Method for the Same - This invention is intended to provide a wind power generator system or method for controlling a wind power generator system, designed to implement switching-initiated smooth energy changeover without leading to a complex system configuration. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113213 | POWER GENERATION AT A SUBSEA LOCATION - A technique facilitates powering of devices at a subsea location without requiring routing of hydraulic pressure and/or electric signals through an umbilical from a surface location. A fluid flow, such as an injection chemical fluid flow, is at least partially routed through a flow converter disposed at a subsea location. The flow converter converts energy from the fluid flow to energy used to operate a power generation device. The power generation device may be designed to generate electrical, hydraulic, or other suitable power which is utilized at the subsea location. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113214 | Floating Vessel That Converts Wave Energy at Sea Into Electrical Energy - An apparatus for converting wave energy into electrical energy comprising a first floating hull ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113215 | FLUID ACTUATED ENERGY GENERATOR - A fluid actuated energy generator comprises; an output shaft ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113216 | FLOW-BASED ENERGY TRANSPORT AND GENERATION DEVICE - Energy used to create a fluid flow through a passageway, e.g., a municipal water system, is partially recovered downstream, e.g., at a residential location. An example energy system includes a primary passageway receiving a first fluid from an external source. The primary passageway includes a first region having a first cross sectional area and a second region having a second cross sectional area. The second cross sectional area is different than the first cross sectional area. The first fluid moves from the first region to the second region. A secondary passageway extends from the second region. A turbine is disposed in the secondary passageway. The movement of the first fluid through the primary passageway causes a movement of a second fluid in the secondary passageway, and the movement of the second fluid in the secondary passageway drives the turbine to generate energy. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113217 | VERTICAL AXIS TURBINE - A guiding apparatus for guiding a flow of a fluid for use with a rotor, the rotor comprising an annular radial vane assembly surrounding a central space which is enclosed save via the vane assembly and being arranged to rotate about a vertical axis, the guiding apparatus comprising a screening for guiding the fluid to circulate substantially about the vertical axis within the central space in the same direction as the rotor during use. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113218 | ENGINE DRIVEN GENERATOR THAT IS COOLED BY A FIRST ELECTRICAL FAN AND A SECOND ELECTRICAL FAN - Some embodiments relate to an engine driven generator that includes a first electrical fan and a second electrical fan. The engine driven generator further includes a power source and a circuit connecting the power source to the first electrical fan and the second electrical fan. The circuit is configured to selectively connect the first electrical fan and the second electrical fan in series or in parallel. The circuit may operate the first electrical fan and the second electrical fan at full speed when the first electrical fan and the second electrical fan are electrically connected in parallel. The circuit may operate the first electrical fan and the second electrical fan at less than full speed when the first electrical fan and the second electrical fan are electrically connected in series. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113219 | FAN CONFIGURATION FOR AN ENGINE DRIVEN GENERATOR - Some embodiments relate to a generator that includes an alternator and an engine. The engine includes an output shaft that is coupled to a rotor of the alternator. The generator further includes a first fan that initially directs air in a first direction which is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the output shaft. A second fan that directs air in a second direction that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the output shaft. The generator further includes an enclosure such that the alternator, the engine, the first fan and the second fan are within the enclosure. In some embodiments, the generator may further include a third fan that directs air in the direction that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the output shaft and a fourth fan that directs air in a direction that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the output shaft. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113220 | Fluid-driven power generation apparatus and system for generating electricity and method of assembling the fluid-driven power generation apparatus - Fluid-driven power generation apparatus and system for generating electricity and method of assembling the fluid-driven power generation apparatus. The fluid-driven power generation apparatus and system comprises a container for containing a fluid, such as water. An electrically operable pump pumps the fluid from the container to a nozzle disposed near a turbine wheel. The pump is powered by batteries, so that the pump operates pollution-free without combustion of fossil fuels. Fluid from the nozzle jets onto the turbine wheel to rotate the turbine wheel. The nozzle and turbine wheel are configured so that optimal rotation of the turbine wheel is achieved for efficient electricity generation. An electrical generator coupled to the turbine wheel generates electricity as the turbine wheel rotates. The electricity generated is supplied to an end user and any excess electricity is provided to an electrical transmission grid. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113221 | HOT DAY CYCLE - A thermodynamic cycle is disclosed and has a working fluid circuit that converts thermal energy into mechanical energy on hot days. A pump circulates a working fluid to a heat exchanger that heats the working fluid. The heated working fluid is then expanded in a power turbine. The expanded working fluid is then cooled and condensed using one or more compressors interposing at least two intercooling components. The intercooling components cool and condense the working fluid with a cooling medium derived at ambient temperature, where the ambient temperature is above the critical temperature of the working fluid. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113222 | ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICE - An electromagnetic device is provided and includes a stator defining a bore, a rotor rotatable within the stator bore and having permanent magnetic elements disposed about an outer surface thereof to define a series of magnetic poles, power coils configured to generate a power current as a first portion of the magnetic poles pass each of the power coils due to rotor rotation and sense coils configured to generate a sense current as a second portion of the magnetic poles pass each of the sense coils due to the rotor rotation. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113223 | CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCKING SYSTEM - A child-proof safety locking system may include an elastomeric loop. The loop may have at least one locking ball attached at a bottom end of the loop so that when the loop is wrapped around an object, a top end of the loop surrounds the locking ball and the top end of the loop is held in position overlying the bottom end of the loop. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113224 | BUMPER REINFORCEMENT - A bumper reinforcement includes end portions and an intermediate portion, wherein the bumper reinforcement is made of a light alloy extruded material including a hollow cross-section and is configured to be arranged at a vehicle, the bumper reinforcement is configured to be assembled on and supported by a supporting member at each of the end portions bent toward a vehicle body side, the hollow cross-section includes a closed cross-section at the intermediate portion and includes an open cross-section provided with an opening at each of the end portions, each of the end portions is formed in a manner that a thickness of the hollow cross-section thereof in a vehicle front-rear direction is gradually reduced toward an end, and each of the openings is configured to be at least partially closed with a connecting portion of the supporting member and is restricted from being expanded. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113225 | SUPPORT DEVICE - In various embodiments, a support device is provided for at least one covering element, in particular of a bumper device of a motor vehicle having at least one support body, on which at least one covering element can be arranged or is arranged, and having at least one support unit, which can be fixed or is fixed to the support body and to a vehicle structure or an impact device, which supports the support body when a load acting on the support body is less than a defined load and which releases the support body for a movement when the load acting on the support body exceeds the defined load. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113226 | ENERGY ABSORBING SYSTEM FOR CONFLICTING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE BUMPERS - In an embodiment, multi-stage energy absorbing system can comprise: a thermoplastic flanged frame and a crush lobe having a proximal base aligned with the flanged frame and a distal end protruding from the flanged frame. The crush lobe comprises a central slab and slab pairs such that the crush lobe comprises a total of 2i+1 slabs, wherein i is the number of slab pairs and is greater than or equal to 1. The slabs are disposed in a stepped arrangement and configured to absorb impact energy by collapsing in a telescopic manner with increasing energy level. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113227 | HIGH EXPANSION OR DUAL LINK GRIPPER - A gripper mechanism for a downhole tool is disclosed that includes a linkage mechanism. In operation, an axial force generated by a power section of the gripper expands the linkage mechanism, which applies a radial force to the interior surface of a wellbore or passage. For certain expansion diameters, the expansion force can be primarily transmitted from a roller-ramp interface expanding the linkage. For other expansion diameters, the expansion force can be primarily provided by expansion of the linkage, in which during a first stage the expansion force is primarily provided by a first link and during a second stage the expansion force is primarily provided by a second link. Thus, the gripper can provide a desired expansion force over a large range of expansion diameters. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113228 | APPARATUS FOR GRASPING, LIFTING AND MOVING A LARGE PANEL - A panel gripping and lifting device ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113229 | PROTECTIVE CASE ADAPTED FOR USE ON TABLET MOBILE DEVICES - A protective case is for use on a tablet mobile device. The tablet mobile device has a front face, rear face and four side faces connecting the front face. The protective case comprises a frame body comprising a bottom portion for supporting the rear face and a holding portion extending from the bottom portion and at least partially bent for lying on the front face; a sealing member comprising an assistant holding portion for surrounding and holding, in cooperation with the frame body, the tablet mobile device; and a handle member mounted on the frame body and/or the sealing member. The protective case has the advantages of having a simple structure for convenient installation and protecting the exterior of the computer without hiding its display screen. Additionally, the handle member adapts an ergonomic design by using user's arm as support for the computer. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113230 | VEHICLE TRIM PANEL WITH CLOTHES HANGER FEATURE - A trim panel for an interior upper surface of a roof of a vehicle includes a plurality of hanging features disposed thereon. Each of the hanging features includes a slot defined by the trim panel, and a hanging portion extending across the slot. The hanging portion is configured to support a clothes hanger thereon. The trim panel may extend laterally across a width of the vehicle, transverse to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and may be disposed adjacent a rear closure assembly, such as a hatchback of an SUV or other similar vehicle. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113231 | OVERHEAD CONSOLE OF VEHICLE - An overhead console of the vehicle may include a housing provided on a front portion of an indoor ceiling of the vehicle and having a downwardly open accommodation portion formed therein, a glass case accommodated in the accommodation portion and rotatably coupled to the housing around a rotating shaft that may be formed on a front side surface of the housing in a traverse direction of the vehicle, and a conversation mirror rotatably coupled with the housing in the accommodation portion and selectively engaged with a rear portion of the glass case. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113232 | VEHICLE SECURITY PARTITION - The vehicle security partition has a barrier that separates the interior compartment of an automotive vehicle into front and rear seating areas in order to inhibit contact between front seating area occupants and rear seating area occupants. A bi-directional recessed housing is part of the barrier which is supported by a frame and provides leg-room for the rear seating area occupant while allowing for full rearward adjustment of the driver's seat. The bi-directional recessed housing also includes a recessed area for storing articles in the front seating area. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113233 | SEAT APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A seat apparatus for a vehicle, in which a seat back may be foldable toward a seat cushion of a seat, may include a storage space provided at the bottom of a floor and storing the seat to provide a luggage space in the vehicle, a link member pivotally connected between a cushion link of the seat cushion and the storage space such that the seat may be foldable to be stored in the storage space, a locking device provided on the seat back to maintain an unfolded or folded state of the seat back, and an elastic member provided on the link member to pop up the cushion link and the seat back out of the storage space when the seat back may be unfolded. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113234 | Automatic Window Cover - An Automatic Window Cover of the invention allows a vehicle user to activate motorized window shades that may include a reflective surface to reflect light that may otherwise cause the vehicle to heat up. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113235 | Devices and Methods for Reducing Vehicle Drag - An apparatus for reducing the drag of a trailer is provided. The apparatus can further include a pair of fairings configured to be positioned on opposite sides of a trailer in front of wheels on the bottom of a trailer, a pair of fairings configured to be positioned on opposite sides of a trailer behind the wheels on the bottom of a trailer, with both pairs of fairings placed and shaped to direct the air smoothly around the wheels and tires and through the center of the trailer. The apparatus can also include a ramp in front of the suspension components, aerodynamically shaped wings on the axles, and a rear diffuser, such components configured to direct air smoothly between the trailer suspension and the ground. The directed high energy air from the apparatus results in a reduced trailer base drag. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113236 | VEHICLE COWL COMPONENTS ADAPTED FOR HOOD/FENDER SEALING - A vehicle cowl component configured to extend between a hood's rear edge and a vehicle front windshield comprises a cowl and a seal, the seal including a U-shaped cross section attached to the under-hood edge and having upwardly extending front and rear curved walls, each of the curved walls having an unconnected free end. In one embodiment, the seal is two-shot molded onto the cowl, which eliminates secondary attachment operations. A method includes steps of first-shot molding a cowl, and then second-shot molding a U-shaped seal onto the cowl along an under-hood front edge. A modified cowl includes a seal with a downwardly extending wiper for sealing engagement with a body support structure under the cowl and seal. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113237 | Method of Manufacturing a Vehicle Structural Pillar - A method of manufacturing a vehicle structural pillar, includes: forming an inner panel with a first flange; forming an outer panel with a second flange; and clinching the second flange over the first flange so as to secure the inner panel and outer panel together by the first and second flanges. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113238 | LONGITUDINAL FRAME FOR THE CHASSIS STRUCTURE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A longitudinal frame for the chassis structure of a motor vehicle is provided. The frame includes at least two longitudinal sections, which are joined together to form a shared longitudinal structure by having the longitudinal sections at least partially overlap each other in an overlap region. One of the longitudinal sections of the frame has a side panel, which in the overlap region exhibits a connecting section for attachment to a floor panel, and the other longitudinal section exhibits a counter-panel in the overlap region that at least partially abuts against the side panel. The abutment of the counter-panel against the side panel remains outside of the connecting section. The frame includes at least one longitudinal structure, and the longitudinal structure and at least one of the longitudinal sections together extend over a longitudinal section of the longitudinal frame. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113239 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a seat main body, a heating portion provided in the seat main body, a degree-of-contact measuring portion that measures a degree of contact between the seat main body and an occupant seated on the seat main body, and a control portion that controls an amount of heat output from the heating portion such that the amount of heat increases according to an increase in the degree of contact between the seat main body and the occupant, and decreases according to a decrease in the degree of contact between the seat main body and the occupant. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113240 | Folding Infant Seat With Canopy - A foldable infant seat includes a support frame including two generally U-shaped support members, each U-shaped support member pivotally connecting with the other at a central location of the U-shaped support member such that the support frame is foldable between a first configuration in which corresponding ends of the U-shaped support members are separated from each other and a second configuration in which the corresponding ends of the U-shaped support members are disposed in close proximity to each other. A flexible seat member is securable to the support frame. In one embodiment, a canopy is pivotally secured to the support frame. The canopy can include at least one pocket configured to store one or more items. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113241 | STRUCTURE OF TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY FOR SEAT BACK - On a rear side of seat back, a trim cover assembly of the seat back includes an openable first cover portion disposed centrally thereof and a pair of second cover portions disposed on opposite sides of the first cover portion. A pair of female fastener assemblies are provided to two lateral ends of the first cover portion, respectively, and each comprises: an anchor element; a female fastener element; and a connecting element connected between the anchor and female fastener elements. The anchor element is securely engaged with a seat back frame, thereby neatly securing the two lateral ends of the first cover to the rear side of seat back. The male fastener element is securely engaged with the female fastener element, thereby neatly securing the two second cover portions to the rear side of seat back in alignment with the two lateral ends of the first cover portion. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113242 | BICYCLE SEAT CLAMP ASSEMBLY - A bicycle seat clamp assembly is disclosed herein which comprises upper and lower members to provide a vertical clamping force to the rails of a seat to attach a seat to the seat post. The upper and lower members are actuated by a horizontal fastening device which can be tightened or loosened with one hand. The bicycle seat clamp assembly provides for fine tuning of a front to back angular tilt as preferred by the user. Moreover, the seat post can be rotated to the forward direction or the rearward direction to increase a front to back adjustment range of the seat. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113244 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat comprises: left and right base frames (side portions | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113245 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat comprises: a base frame (side frames | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113246 | VEHICLE SEAT - Provided is a vehicle seat having a sufficient strength against an impact load due to collision in a peripheral structure of a side frame and having a reduced size of the peripheral structure of the side frame. The vehicle seat includes a seat back frame having a side portion located on a lateral side, a load input member arranged on the lateral side of the seat back frame so that a load from another member is input thereto, a pressure receiving member coupled to the seat back frame via a joint member and supporting an occupant, and an impact reduction member arranged on at least one side of the side portion, engaging with the joint member, and moving the pressure receiving member rearward by an impact load applied to the pressure receiving member. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113247 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SEATS, IN PARTICULAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICES - The invention relates to an adjustment device for motor vehicle seats, in particular a height adjustment device, comprising a length-adjustable control unit which is suitable for adjusting and supporting a seat structure with respect to a seat base assembly and which can be articulated at one end to the seat structure and at the other end to the seat base assembly. In order to provide an adjustment device and a motor vehicle seat comprising an adjustment device, in which a bending direction of the adjustment device is predetermined in the event of a crash, the control unit is designed at least one of at one end and at both ends to be a pivotable and, in the event of a crash, slidable mounting with respect to at least one of the seat structure and the seat base assembly. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113248 | Combination Foldable Chair And Rolling Transport - A foldable chair, operable between a seating configuration and a rolling transport configuration, the foldable chair comprising a plurality of legs with a roller secured to the distal end of each leg and the proximal end of each leg secured to a column base. Extending from the column base is a column with a first and second end, the column first end secured to the column base and the second end of the column secured to a first platform or seat cushion. A second platform extends downwardly from the first platform for attaching a carrying case. Also included is a backrest rotatably secured to the first platform such that when the backrest is perpendicular to the first platform two roller elements are fully shrouded. When the backrest is rotated 90 degrees and disposed substantially parallel to the seat cushion the roller elements are exposed for rolling contact with the ground surface. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113249 | Smart Seating Chair with IC Controls, Electronic Sensors, and Wired and Wireless Data and Power Transfer Capabilities - A chair with a control mechanism with a base structure, a seat bottom structure supported by the base structure, a seat back structure supported by the base structure, a control mechanism supported by the base structure, a power source and means for electrically coupling the power source to the control mechanism and an electrical port, wireless transmitter, or other electrical communicator for producing electrical communication relative to the control mechanism. The power source can be a portable power source that plugs into the connector of the control mechanism. One or more electrical sensors can be retained relative to the seat bottom or seat back structures and memory can be provided for retaining data from the electrical sensor. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113250 | ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT PASSENGER SUITES AND METHOD - An electromechanical actuation system for an aircraft passenger suite for allowing passenger-initiated adjustment of a passenger seat and related passenger accoutrements including a suite control unit configured to receive command signals from a user interface, and a first line replacement unit comprising a first integral electronic control unit and a second line replacement unit coupled to the first line replacement, wherein the first electronic control unit controls operation of the first line replacement unit and the second line replacement unit in response to command signals received from the suite control unit. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113251 | Home Office Chair Cover - The invention provides a home office chair cover which can be coordinated with desk and office sets and accessories in the same patterns. The Home Office Chair Cover includes a product line of decorative form fitting seat covers, backrest covers and armrest covers designed for standard office chairs. These covers consist of form fitting, snugly tailored, elastic bordered and sturdy fabric slipcovers for chair seats, backrests and armrests. The seat covers are produced in a variety of solid colors and print patterns while the seatback and armrest covers are produced in a variety of colors and print patterns designed to complement the seat covers. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113252 | SEAT DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A SITTING PERSON - A seat device for supporting a sitting person includes: a first movably supported partial seat for supporting the person and a second partial seat for supporting the person, which is movably supported independently of the first partial seat and which can be combined with the first partial seat to form a whole seat. In order to enable better sitting, for each partial seat a pivot bearing spring device is provided, said pivot bearing spring device having a first pivot axis extending in a longitudinal direction, about which the respective partial seat can be pivoted while sprung with a first spring constant, and a second pivot axis extending in a transverse direction, about which the respective partial seat can be pivoted while sprung with a second spring constant, wherein each partial seat is associated with the respective pivot bearing spring device by means of a lever arm. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113253 | Tilting Device for a Chair - The invention relates to a tilting device ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113254 | Ergometric Chair Apparatus - A chair and method of use is for a chair disposed upon a surface that is designed for a female anatomy; the chair includes a seat having proximate and distal end portions forming a first convex surface with a chord plane intersecting, the having a length shorter than its width. The chair includes a back having first and second end portions that form a second convex surface, wherein, a second lateral measure on the second end is less than a first lateral measure on the first end. The seat plane and an extension axis that is perpendicular to the surface are relatively positioned to one another to form an acute angle to one another, such that a user's femur bone lengthwise angles downward from hip to knee toward the surface while the user's shoulders arch rearward thus aligning the user's hip joint and shoulder joint vertically for better posture. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113255 | FOLDING VEHICLE SEAT - A seat assembly includes a track mount configured to shift along a track and a platform configured to selectively latch to, unlatch from, and pivot relative to the track mount. The assembly also includes a seat-back and a seat-cushion, each connected to the platform and configured to selectively latch to, unlatch from, and pivot relative to the platform. The assembly additionally includes a first mechanism configured to selectively operate the seat assembly in a first mode and a second mode. The first mode includes unlatching and pivoting the seat-back and unlatching and pivoting the platform such that the seat assembly tumbles relative to the track. The second mode includes unlatching and pivoting the seat-cushion and unlatching and pivoting the seat-back such that the seat-back comes to rest substantially parallel to the track mount. A vehicle having the seat assembly is also provided. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113256 | Seat Leveler - A seat leveling device is disclosed for stabilizing the seat of a vehicle when moving over uneven terrain. The seat leveling device comprises a vehicle and a seat secured to the vehicle. The vehicle is typically a hillside lift used to carry passengers and goods back and forth between a hilltop and a bottom of the hill. The seat leveling device further comprises a detection component and a drive component, wherein the detection component is in communication with the drive component. Specifically, the detection component detects a position of the seat and transmits a signal to the drive component when the seat becomes unleveled. In one embodiment, the detection component is a pendulum and the drive component is a hydraulic pump and cylinder. The pendulum is secured to the seat, and swings when the seat becomes unleveled, which activates the hydraulic pump and cylinder to level the seat. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113257 | REVERSE PEDESTAL SEAT - A vehicle including a seat base having a first slide assembly disposed on each of first and second sides of the seat base. A first support column is disposed below the seat base and is positioned between the first and second sides of the seat base. A second support column is disposed below the second side of the seat base. A brace connects the second support column to a transmission hump of the vehicle. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113258 | ARTICULATED SEATING SYSTEM - An articulated seating system supports a user seat using a mounting assembly, a fore-aft slide assembly, a swivel assembly and an extension assembly driven by a drive packet having one or more motors or the like. The seat is moved from a secured drive position (e.g., a standard interior vehicle seat position) to an extension position (wherein the seat faces out of a vehicle doorway) and finally to an access position outside the vehicle, facilitating access for a user having limited mobility, strength, etc. Extendible supporting arms engage and enclose guide rollers to allow stable and precise control of lateral and vertical seat movement. Moving between the drive and extension positions, the seat can move through a narrow transition corridor in the motor vehicle. The motors can operate manually to allow securing the seat in the drive position despite power or other failure. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113259 | ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - An adjustment mechanism ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113260 | VEHICLE SEAT APPARATUS - A locking mechanism of a seat for a vehicle, the seat including a seat back and a seat base, the locking mechanism including a recliner that reclines the seat back and locks the seat back in a position, the recliner and a memory ring being located on the axis, and when the memory ring is held relative to the recliner the seat back returns to an original position when the seat back travels in a forward direction from the original position past an upright position and then moves in a rearward direction back to the original position. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113261 | RECLINING APPARATUS - A reclining apparatus achieves enhanced ease of coming off of a pole from a ratchet plate and hence a better operational feeling. Of a plurality of external teeth of a pole, at least one external tooth from an end is formed in such a manner that a tooth thickness is lessened more toward a tooth tip in comparison with a tooth thickness of other external teeth. The external tooth having a lessened tooth thickness is cut in one of two tooth planes located on a side of the end. The cut tooth plane has an inclined surface parallel to a flat surface containing all tangential lines to a pitch circle of one of two tooth planes of an external tooth having a large tooth thickness and situated adjacent to the external tooth having a lessened tooth thickness located on a side of the external tooth having a lessened tooth thickness. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113262 | MULTIPURPOSE & COMPATIBLE PILLOW/HEADREST - Provided is a headrest structure. The headrest structure includes an ergonomically shaped hole in the shape of a back of a human head formed in a soft-textured material of latex foam or memory foam, and an auxiliary tray and frame that can be assembled with the back of a chair to relieve a neck and a head from discomfort. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113263 | SEAT ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A seat adjustment apparatus for a vehicle includes a first bracket, a second bracket defining an accommodating void with the first bracket, a pawl, and a pawl reverse spring, The pawl includes a ratchet portion, a pawl side reverse wall portion, and a pawl side return wall portion, the ratchet portion allowing a relative rotation of the first and second brackets in a first direction and prohibiting a relative rotation of the first and second brackets in a second direction in a case where the pawl is biased to rotate in a normal direction, the pawl side reverse wall portion allowing the relative rotation in the second direction so that the pawl is reversed by being biased to rotate in a reverse direction, the pawl side return wall portion bringing the pawl to be returned by being biased to rotate in the normal direction. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113264 | COMFORTABLE ORTHOPEDIC CHAIR FOR PREVENTION OF SPINAL DISEASES - A chair comprises a seat and a seat back made of non-resilient materials. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113265 | VEHICLE SEAT - There is provided a vehicle seat including a seat structure member, and a fan device installed on the seat structure member. The seat structure member includes a cushion material which configures an outer shape of the seat and supports an occupant, an air flow passage which communicates a seating side of the seat structure member with a surface of the cushion material at a side different from the seating side of the seat structure member, and a cover member which is configured to cover the air flow passage to allow a fan device to feed air to an occupant via the air flow passage. At least one of the cushion material and the cover member is formed with a recess portion which is positioned around the air flow passage, and the cover member is fixed to the surface of the cushion material with an adhesive in the recess portion. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113266 | CHAIR LEG STABILIZER APPARATUS - An apparatus for stabilizing a chair with at least one leg that rests on a floor surface. The apparatus includes a body with a receiver. The receiver is configured to snugly receive the at least one chair leg. The apparatus also includes a base that is resiliently secured with respect to the body. The base is configured to engage the floor surface. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113267 | Head and Neck Restraining System - A head and neck restraint system includes a vertical support and a head and neck restraint assembly coupled to the vertical support. The head and neck restraint assembly includes a pair of spaced members coupled to the vertical support. The pair of spaced members have a spring memory that permits movement of one of said members toward and away from the other member or movement of both of said members toward and away from each other. One or more spring biased wedges avoid the spring memory from returning one or both of the spaced members to a starting position after movement of one of the members toward the other member or movement of both of the members towards each other. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113268 | RIM FLANGE TRIM RING REPAIR SYSTEM - A rim flange trim ring adapted to be attached to a rim flange adapted to support a tire, the rim including a cylindrical body portion including a first end and a second end, the first and second ends each terminating in a radially outward extending rim. The rim flange trim ring includes a generally annular body having a U-shaped cross-section, and the rim flange trim ring is adapted to be placed on and to receive the rim flange. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113269 | BICYCLE WHEELS - A wheel for use with a bicycle is provided, the wheel comprising a hub about which the wheel is mountable to a bicycle, a rim about which a tire is mountable, and a plurality of spokes that extend between the hub and the rim. The rim and/or one or more of the spokes have a leading and/or trailing edge, at least part of which has an undulating configuration. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130113270 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BRAKE CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided to reduce a hard brake pedal feel. A brake control variable is adjusted in anticipation of a hard pedal condition to increase hydraulic brake line pressure and maintain a normal pedal feel. A pedal force is inferred from brake line pressure relative to brake booster vacuum. | 2013-05-09 |
