19th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 50 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120115621 | Torque Transmission Device - A torque transmission device includes a shaft, particularly a drive shaft for a drive train of a vehicle, and at least one coupling element which is connected with an end of the shaft. The shaft and the at least one coupling element each consists completely or at least partly of a fiber-reinforced plastic material. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115622 | PORTABLE GOLF DRIVING RANGE - An apparatus and method for practicing golf shot where a ball is tethered to a storage and winding device for ball deployment. The tether feeds out of the storage and winding element guiding the A selectively operable motor rewinds the tether into the storage and winding device. A board onto which the practicing apparatus is removably mounted includes multiple surface materials to simulate various terrain conditions. A laser reader and bar coded tether is provided to measure the distance traveled by the ball. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115623 | LOCATING DEVICE FOR LOCATING AN OBJECT, AND A SYSTEM OF A LOCATING DEVICE AND AN OBJECT - The invention relates to a locating device for locating an object. The invention also relates to a system of a locating device and of an object, a golf accessory and a golf ball. The locating device comprises a first directional receiver so as to receive the emitted signal. The first directional receiver is directed with a first main axis in a first direction. The reception unit is also provided with a second directional receiver with a second main axis, and also with a third directional receiver with a third main axis. The second and the third main axis are positioned transversely with respect to the first main axis. The locating device is configured for processing the signals received by the at least three directional receivers so as to obtain a location property of the object. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115624 | GOLF TRAINING AIDE - A golf training aide includes a pair of sleeves adapted to be placed on a golfer's arms. Each sleeve includes a pair of visually distinguishable sections, such that when the sleeves are properly positioned on the golfer's arms one of the visually distinguishable sections of each sleeve will face forwardly at the end of a proper backswing of a golf club and the other of the pair of visually distinguishable sections of each sleeve will face forwardly at the end of the forward swing of the golf club. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115625 | SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING SPORTS SWING STRIKING ACCURACY - A device, system and method for managing swinging effectiveness of a sports related striking object configured to strike a struck object, is disclosed. The struck object may have a struck object diameter. The device may include a chalklike material, a substantially spherical shape, and a diameter of between approximately ⅕ to ⅓ the struck object diameter. The method may include: placing a first substantially spherical chalklike object on a golf tee; taking a first swing with a golf club and striking the substantially spherical chalklike object with a golf club thereby leaving a chalklike mark on a striking surface of the golf club; viewing the chalklike mark on the striking surface, and noting a first difference between a location of the chalklike mark and a sweet spot on the striking surface; placing a second substantially spherical chalklike object on the golf tee; taking a second swing with the golf club and striking the second spherical chalklike object with the golf club and adjusting the second swing in order to minimize a second difference between a second chalklike mark made from striking the second spherical chalklike object and the sweet spot on the striking surface based on the first distance noted in the noting. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115626 | Golf Swing Measurement and Analysis System - An integrated golf club and analysis system that measures and analyze the performance characteristics of both: 1) a free golf swing without impact with a golf ball and 2) a golf swing with ball impact analysis. Free swing analysis provides critical information needed to analyze swing style so that dynamics swing characteristics optimization can be evaluated throughout the entire swing without ball impact, while impact analysis provides critical information on ball impact location on the club face, however, they cannot be measured simultaneously since ball impact eliminates the ability to identify the swing metric peaks such as velocity if it were to occur after ball impact. To achieve both, an integrated electronics golf club head comprises multiple types of sensors for measuring club head motion, impact and spatial location information with a weight and balance of a regulation golf club head. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115627 | ALIGNMENT OF GOLF PUTTERS WITH AN INTENDED PUTTING DIRECTION - High performance putters utilizing effective visual alignment features, enhanced feel, and excellent rolling characteristics. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115628 | GOLF CLUB - A golf putter ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120115629 | Divot Caddy - A golfing accessory having a golf club handle holder, a divot repair tool, and a golf ball marker retainer. The accessory has a pair of prongs attached to each end of its body. The first end having prongs that form a U-shape adapted to cradle a golf club handle. The opposite end of the accessory has a second set of prongs attached thereto that form a V-shape, divot repair tool. When the second end of the accessory is planted into the ground, a collapsible stand may be extended and a golf club handle may be laid upon the device to provide a stable way to hold the club aloft above the soil. The middle portion of the accessory's body contains a round cut-out for storing a golf ball marker of predetermined size and shape. This cut-out is lined with a magnetic material to facilitate retention of a marker. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115630 | DIVOT REPAIR TOOL - Prongs of a divot repair tool that is secured to a golf club are repeatedly inserted into the turf and removed from the turf surrounding a ball mark to repair the turf without requiring the user to bend over. The divot repair tool includes a base portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a top, and a bottom opposite the top. At least one prong extends from the first end. A vertical portion extends from the base and is substantially perpendicular to the base. A magnet is secured within the base portion to secure the divot repair tool to the golf club. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115631 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club includes a golf club head, and a shaft extending from one side of the golf club head. The shaft and the golf club head are made as a one-piece body from a prepreg sheet including a fiber structure impregnated with a resin. The fiber structure extends continuously from the shaft to the golf club head. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115632 | HOSEL CONSTRUCTION - The present invention relates to a hosel for connecting a shaft to a club head. In one aspect of the invention, the hosel comprises a body having an undercut, wherein the undercut has a maximum cross section which tapers to a minimum cross section and increases to the maximum cross section immediately adjacent the club head. The hosel further comprises a flange section below the hosel and hosel bore above the undercut, the hosel bore section having a length of at least one inch. In another aspect of the invention, the hosel tapers in diameter from a maximum to a minimum width, and has a maximized interior mold line (IML) to improve bendability and weight savings. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115633 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are soft and stiff compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is greater than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115634 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are hard and flexible compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is less than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115635 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are hard and flexible compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is less than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115636 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are soft and stiff compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is greater than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115637 | Golf Balls Including A Crosslinked Thermoplastic Polyurethane Cover Layer Having Improved Scuff Resistance - This disclosure relates to golf balls having a cover layer made from a crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer includes crosslinks located in the hard segments, where the crosslinks being the reaction product of unsaturated bonds located in the hard segments catalyzed by a free radical initiator. The crosslinks may be formed from an unsaturated diol as a chain extender. The unsaturated diol may be trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME). The cover layer may have certain properties, such as a desirable flexural modulus value and a desirable Shore D hardness value, that further contribute to the golf ball having a high degree of scuff resistance. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115638 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are hard and flexible compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is less than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115639 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are hard and flexible compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is less than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115640 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are soft and stiff compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is greater than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115641 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are soft and stiff compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is greater than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115642 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are soft and stiff compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is greater than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115643 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are soft and stiff compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is greater than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115644 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are soft and stiff compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is greater than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115645 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are hard and flexible compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is less than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115646 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are soft and stiff compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is greater than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115647 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are soft and stiff compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is greater than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115648 | Golf ball with single layer core having specific regions of varying hardness - A golf ball comprising a single layer core being formed from a substantially homogenous formulation, the inner core region has a first hardness (IC | 2012-05-10 |
20120115649 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are soft and stiff compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is greater than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula | 2012-05-10 |
20120115650 | GPS DEVICE - A golf GPS device is disclosed herein. The device includes a GPS unit, a memory for storing a plurality of aerial images of a golf course, a display for displaying the plurality of aerial images, a user input for inputting a plurality of location points on an aerial image of the plurality of aerial images displayed on the display, and a processor comprising means for determining a distance between any two points on a golf course. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115651 | Basketball Training Systems and Methods - Basketball training systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a basketball training apparatus includes a first rim and a second rim. The first rim has a center and the second rim has a center. The first rim rotates about its center and the second rim revolves about the center of the first rim. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115652 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BASKETBALL DEFENSE TRAINING, FOOTBALL INTERCEPTION TRAINING, AND PHYSICAL THERAPY - This invention discloses a method and multiple batons intended for sports training and physical therapy. First and second embodiment batons are intended, primarily, as a basketball defensive drill training device. The first embodiment baton is intended, secondarily, as a football hand-coordination training device. The third embodiment baton is intended, primarily, as a football and rugby hand-coordination training device. The second embodiment baton is further intended for use as a hand-coordination or foot-coordination device for other sports using spherical balls, such as soccer and volleyball. Finally, any of the four disclosed batons, and primarily, the first embodiment baton, are further intended to be used by physical therapists in rehabilitation exercises where eye-hand coordination and peripheral vision improvements are targeted, such as is the case with stroke or accident patients. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115653 | Pitching Rubber - The present invention is directed to pitching rubbers for baseball. More particularly, the invention relates to a four-sided, solid pitching rubber which provides an all-in-one durable construction with improved performance characteristics. Included in embodiments is a pitching rubber with a solid rubber body having a hollow core lengthwise through a rectangular block, wherein the hollow core has a width or diameter of about 50% or less of block width, and wherein the rubber has a Shore A hardness of about 75+/−5, a tensile strength ranging from about 8-12 MPA, and an elongation at break of about 300-600%. Pitching rubbers according to embodiments of the invention are capable of resisting packing and tamping weight without deformation of the rubber body. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115654 | Spin Improvement String Tool - The spin improvement string pliers is a pivotally secured together plier device used to manually restructure and roughen the surface of a synthetic or a polyester string on a strung tennis racquet by means of plastic deformation. The line grids on the pliers depress the string, leaving a series of indentations on the string surface that increases the friction between the string and the ball so that the tennis player can more easily generate top or under spin on a tennis ball. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115655 | WIDE-BODY ARROW HAVING TAPERED TAIL - A cylindrical carbon fiber arrow shaft formed with an increased external diameter of 0.380 inches. This arrow shaft is formed with an axial bore which has a first internal diameter throughout a substantial portion of the shaft length, and a second, smaller, internal diameter throughout the fletching end of the arrow. The second internal diameter corresponds to the internal diameter of standard arrows having external diameters of 0.295 inches. Using this standard internal diameter at the fletching-end of the arrow, standard nocks may be used without the need for any spacer or insert, thereby decreasing fletching-end weight significantly and providing for the proper and more desired location of the center of gravity forward on the arrow. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115656 | ELECTRIC-CONTROL BELT-TYPE VARIABLE-SPEED TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - An electric-control belt-type continuous variable-speed transmission mechanism includes a driving-shaft, a driven-shaft, a driving-wheel, a driven-wheel, a transmission belt, a force-exerting device, an electric-control motor speed-adjusting device and an idle wheel. The electric-control motor speed-adjusting device operates along with the driving-wheel and the driven-wheel to dynamically control and adjust the overall configuration position of the transmission belt to thereby achieve effects of variable speeds, separation and restoration of dynamics. The idle wheel is rotatably disposed on the driving-shaft or the driven-shaft to axially support the transmission belt during the state of separate dynamics to prevent friction therebetween. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115657 | TENSIONER FOR FLEXIBLE DRIVES - A tensioner in accordance with the present invention employs a spindle and a tensioner arm which are preferably manufactured by a suitable manufacturing process, such as die casting, negating a requirement for machining operations. The biasing spring of the tensioner is wound with wire having a non-circular cross section to increase the spring force of the spring compared to a similar spring wound with wire of circular cross section and, as the tensioner arm is moved away from the flexible drive, the diameter of the biasing spring expands and the coils press a dampening shoe into contact with a wall of the tensioner arm producing a dampening force. The tensioner is simple to assemble and requires a relatively small package volume for the biasing force it can produce. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115658 | ELASTIC DRIVE BELT, IN PARTICULAR RIBBED V-BELT, HAVING REDUCED LOSS OF TENSION - A drive belt has a foundational body made of a polymeric material with elastic properties including a top ply as belt backing and a substructure having a force transmission zone. At least one tensile strand in cord construction is embedded in the drive belt. The tensile strand is completely or partially made of a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), wherein the PET is formed of a yarn associated with the following yarn and cord parameters: a cord linear density of ≦3600 dtex; a yarn hot air thermal shrinkage ≦5% after 2 minutes at 177° C. and at a pre-tension of 0.0005 N/dtex; a corresponding yarn force of ≧3.4 cN/dtex at an elongation of 5% at 25° C. and at a pretension of 0.0005 N/dtex; and a cord hot air thermal shrinking force of ≧0.12 cN/dtex in hot air at 160° C. after 10 minutes and at a pre-tension of 0.0005 N/dtex. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115659 | POWER TRANSMISSION MECHANISM FOR PARALLEL HYBRID VEHICLE - A proposition is to provide a power transmission mechanism for parallel hybrid vehicle that is capable of smoothly combining/separating input/output powers of a motor and an engine, and is applicable to a large hybrid vehicle by ensuring sufficient strength of a mechanism for combining and separating the input/output powers. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115660 | HYBRID TRANSMISSION HAVING SYNCHRONIZERS - A transmission used in a hybrid vehicle comprising a planetary gear set and a synchronizer. The planetary gear set having a plurality of members and the synchronizer coupling and decoupling one of the members to change a speed ratio in the transmission. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115661 | DIFFERENTIAL GEARING FOR AN ENERGY GENERATION PLANT AND OPERATING METHOD - A differential gearing for an energy generation plant, in particular for a wind power station, has three drives and outputs, a first drive being connected to a drive shaft of the energy generation plant, one output being connected to a generator ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120115662 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A CONSTANT OUTPUT FROM A VARIABLE FLOW INPUT - A system and method for providing a constant output from a variable flow input comprises a liquid flow energy input, for example, air or water for driving a constant speed generator. An inner and outer cam assembly is controlled by a control input to achieve varying eccentricity and control the output speed at an output shaft to be constant despite a varying rotational velocity input at an input shaft. A feedback control may be provided between one of the input shaft and the output shaft and the inner and outer cam assembly to maintain constant output by varying the eccentricity. The constant output may drive a constant speed generator having an infinitely variable torque generator. In this manner, a power grid may be provided with constant frequency alternating current at, for example, 50 Hz (Europe) or 60 Hz (USA). Also, a pair of non-circular gears, for example, a square gear and a cloverleaf gear may be used to reduce ripples in rotational velocity measured at the output shaft for a four OWCB constant output, variable flow input system. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115663 | SELECTABLE ONE-WAY CLUTCH WITH BREAKAWAY FEATURE - A selectable overrunning clutch and breakaway, i.e., energy absorbing, cone clutch is disposed in series between two elements of a planetary gear automatic transmission. An annular piston is received within a complementary cylinder and includes a male cone clutch member that mates with a stationary female cone clutch member. Also carried by the annular piston is an annular drive ring which engages a planetary gear assembly element such as a ring gear. Disposed between the drive ring and the piston is a selection ring having a plurality of circumferential apertures or ports that receive a like plurality of struts. The face of the annular piston includes pockets or recesses that receive the struts and the face of the drive ring includes notches or surfaces against which the struts engage. Tangentially disposed in the annular piston is a small selection piston which rotates the selection ring between two positions to either allow overrunning in one direction between the annular piston and the annular drive ring or lock the two components together. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115664 | MULTI-AXIS TRANSMISSION - An multi-axis transmission includes a frame, a motor, a housing, a first output mechanism, a second output mechanism, and a output control mechanism. The motor is secured to the frame, the motor includes a rotary shaft. The housing is axially slidably attached to the frame. The first output mechanism is secured to the frame. The second output mechanism is rotatably attached to the housing. The output control mechanism is secured to the rotary shaft, the output control mechanism is selected to engage the first output mechanism to output a first movement or to engage the second output mechanism to output a second movement angular with the first moment. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115665 | PARKING LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD OF OPERATING A PARKING LOCK - A parking lock assembly for a motor vehicle is described that has at least one electrically drivable driving axle. The parking lock comprises an electric drive, a shaft which is arranged in the driveline of a motor vehicle and which is drivable by the electric drive, as well as a locking mechanism which is controllable in the locking sense in order to prevent a rotational movement of the shaft and which is controllable in the opening sense in order to release the shaft. The electric drive is controllable in order to transmit torque to the shaft if, in spite of the locking mechanism being controlled in the opening sense, the shaft is prevented from carrying out a rotational movement. Furthermore, a method of actuating such a parking lock assembly is described. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115666 | LARGE-RATIO SPEED CHANGING APPARATUS - A speed changing apparatus for changing an input speed to an output either greatly slower or faster, the apparatus has a coaxial pair of ring gears that includes a large ring gear having a pitch diameter A and a small ring gear having a pitch diameter D. A coaxial pair of spur gears includes a large spur gear having a pitch diameter B and a small spur gear having a pitch diameter C. The large spur gear meshes with the large ring gear and the small spur gear meshes with the small ring. A carrier member is connected to one of the input and output shafts of the apparatus. Two gears of one of the two coaxial pairs being fixed together to operate epicyclically on the carrier. One gear of the other of the two coaxial pairs being fixed to the frame of the apparatus and the other gear being connected to the other of the input and output shafts. In the apparatus, the four gears satisfy the dimensional relationship of A=K+i, B=K, C=K−j and D=K+i−j. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115667 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Disclosed embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a CVT has a number of spherical planets in contact with an idler. Various idler assemblies can be used to facilitate to improve durability, fatigue life, and efficiency of a CVT. In one embodiment, the idler assembly has two rolling elements having contact surfaces that are angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the CVT. In some embodiments, a bearing is operably coupled between the first and second rolling elements. The bearing is configured to balance axial force between the first and second rolling elements. In one embodiment, the bearing is a ball bearing. In another embodiment, the bearing is an angular contact bearing. In yet other embodiments, needle roller bearings are employed. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115668 | DRIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR VEHICLE AUXILIARIES - A drive arrangement is provided for at least one auxiliary equipment of a vehicle, wherein the vehicle includes a driveline including a gearbox. The drive arrangement includes a power split device having at least three input/output couplings, the speed of all of the at least three separate couplings being interdependent but not being with a fixed ratio one to the other. A first coupling is connected to the driveline, a second coupling is connected to an electric machine, and a third coupling is connected to the at least one auxiliary equipment. The first coupling is connected to the input shaft of the gearbox. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115669 | DIFFERENTIAL APPARATUS - A differential apparatus is provided with a case; a pinion gear; a pair of side gears meshing with the pinion gear; a spherically depressed pinion gear supporting surface portion formed on an inner surface of the case to support a spherically projecting back side portion of the pinion gear; and spherically depressed side gear supporting surface portions formed on the inner surface of the case to respectively support spherically projecting back side portions of the side gears. The projecting back side portions of the side gears which are slidable on the depressed side gear supporting surface portions are formed on tooth portions of the side gears. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115670 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - An automatic transmission includes an input shaft, an output member, a first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set, a third planetary gear set, a fourth planetary gear set, and an engagement mechanism. The engagement mechanism includes first to sixth engagement assemblies. Each of a plurality of gear ratios is provided by setting three of the first to sixth engagement assemblies in a engagement state. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115671 | MULTI-RATIO TRANSMISSION - A multi-stage transmission with nine forward gears and one reverse gear comprising four planetary gear sets, eight rotatable shafts and six shift elements. The sun gear of the first set is connected to fourth shaft which is couplable to a housing by the first brake, the carrier of the first set is connected to the third shaft, which is coupled to the housing by the second brake, which is detachably connectable to the drive shaft, via the first clutch, and via a second clutch is detachably connectable to the seventh shaft. The seventh shaft is connected to the ring gear of the second set and with the sun of the fourth set, and the drive shaft is connected to the sun of the second set and to the carrier of the third set. The sixth shaft is connected to the ring gear of the first set, the carrier of the second set and the sun gear of the third set. The ring gear of the fourth set is connected to the fifth shaft which can be coupled to the housing via the third brake. The output shaft, via a third clutch, is detachably connectable to the eighth shaft, which is connected to the ring gear of the second set and to the carrier of the fourth set. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115672 | MULTI-RATIO TRANSMISSION - A transmission comprising gear sets (P | 2012-05-10 |
20120115673 | OUTPUT SHAFT ENDPLAY ADJUSTMENT METHOD FOR 700R4/4L60E FAMILY - The objective of the invention is to provide a fast way to adjust endplay on output shaft without removing entire output shaft gear train assembly. One embodiment of the present invention is to place the shims in new location between the outer most ring gear hub and the ring gear stop on the output shaft. The new shims will have spines so they can be placed between the output stop and the ring rear hub. Another embodiment of the present invention, a preferred method to adjust endplay is to use a @ Torrington thrust bearing between the transmission case and output shaft. This will prevent reoccurring endplay adjustments from wear. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115674 | CONTROLLER FOR VEHICLE DRIVE UNIT - While driving is performed by transmitting the power of an engine | 2012-05-10 |
20120115675 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DRIVE TRAIN - A method of controlling a drive-train of a motor vehicle, which comprises an internal combustion engine with a driveshaft, an electric machine in driving connection with the driveshaft of the internal combustion engine, a semi-automatic transmission with an input shaft and a plurality of gears that can be engaged selectively, and an automated friction clutch arranged between the driveshaft of the internal combustion engine and the input shaft of the transmission, such that a gearshift of the transmission occurs in combination with suitable control of the internal combustion engine while the friction clutch is at least partially and/or briefly engaged. To speed up the shifting process and to attenuate torque and speed surges during the shifting process, the electric machine is operated briefly as a generator and/or as a motor. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115676 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYBRID DRIVE TRAIN OF A VEHICLE - A method of controlling a hybrid drive-train of a vehicle in which the hybrid drive-train comprises a combustion engine having a driveshaft, an electric machine that can be connected to the driveshaft of the engine by a clutch, an automated transmission with an input which is connected to the rotor of the electric machine, and shifting elements for shifting between two gears. During electric driving operation with the engine stopped and the clutch disengaged, the engine can be drag-started in combination with a downshift in the transmission. Drag starting of the engine is carried out by disengaging the frictional shifting element to be disengaged to below a slipping limit, engaging the clutch until the engine reaches or exceeds its minimum starting speed, starting the engine self-starts, substantially disengaging the clutch, separately adjusting the engine and electric machine to the synchronous speed of the target gear, and fully engaging and disengaging associated shifting elements. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115677 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - An automatic transmission for a hybrid vehicle has a first clutch connecting a first drive gear shaft rotatably supporting drive gears G | 2012-05-10 |
20120115678 | CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD OF BELT TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Provided is control device and method for a belt type continuously variable transmission which can reduce drive energy consumption by a decrease in belt friction when the estimated accuracy of belt slip condition is high and which can prevent the belt from greatly slipping during belt slip control when the estimated accuracy of belt slip condition is low. The device includes a primary pulley ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120115679 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TRANSMISSION COUPLED TO AN ENGINE THAT MAY BE AUTOMATICALLY STOPPED - Methods and systems for controlling a transmission coupled to an engine during an engine start are presented. In one example, a method adjusts a transmission tie-up force in response to an indication of transmission slip. The method may improve vehicle launch for stop/start vehicles. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115680 | TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A transmission configured with a speed change control unit which, when upshifting the speed in an accelerator on condition, executes an engagement control including a torque phase control after executing a filling control, which controls the hydraulic control unit in such a way that a hydraulic servo of the engagement side frictional engagement element is filled with hydraulic oil, and a standby control, which controls the hydraulic control unit in such a way that hydraulic pressure for the hydraulic servo is maintained at a preset standby pressure. A correction unit is configured to correct at least one of an execution time of the filling control and the standby pressure to an increment side when a fluctuation in a rotational acceleration of the input shaft exceeding a preset determination reference is detected after the standby control. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115681 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FRICTION CLUTCH - A method for controlling a friction clutch operatively arranged between a drive unit and a gearbox. The method includes the steps of detecting torque transmitted by the friction clutch, determining a coefficient of friction between friction linings of a clutch disk and antifriction surfaces of the friction clutch, and evaluating the functional capability based on the determined coefficient of friction. In order to avoid an evaluation of a friction clutch that has not yet been broken-in as a worn friction clutch, the evaluation is postponed during a specified breaking-in phase of the friction clutch. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115682 | CONSUMER USEABLE TESTING KIT - Systems and techniques relating to evaluating performance characteristics are provided. One or more fitness devices, for example, a ball and/or a mat, may have sensors for measuring a user's actions during an activity protocol, such as a testing drill. Sensor configured to detect if the fitness device meets operational criteria are disclosed. In one embodiment, the fitness device may comprise a ball and the operational criteria may relate to the weight, dimensions, and/or internal pressure of the ball. In one embodiment, data from fitness device(s) may be used to calculate a score. In other embodiments, a score may be calculated; however, it may not be associated with credentials or certified if an operational criteria is not met. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115683 | PULL-UP BAR - An apparatus for exercising the upper body, including a frame and handles. The frame is formed with a bar and a connection assembly. Two handles slide in their respective half of the bar using rollers, or bearings. The handles may also swing, or swivel for a greater range of motion. This apparatus can be mounted over a door or on a wall for pull-ups, on a floor mount for push-ups, or on an exercise apparatus with a pulley system for shoulder presses. The exercise apparatus is designed to more effectively work out the large muscle groups of the back and arms. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115684 | Pull-Up Bar - A pull up bar has a main bar formed as a main bar right member, a main bar left member, and a main bar middle member. The main bar is formed of metal tubular construction. A door support includes a door support left leg that has a door support left leg bend and a door support right leg that has a door support right leg bend. A main block connects between the door support left leg and a door support right leg. The main block is substantially parallel to the main bar. An angled bar has an angled bar right section and an angled bar left section. The angled bar right section is connected to the door support right leg, and the main bar right member is connected to the angled bar right section. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115685 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTABLE FOOT MOTION - An elliptical exercise apparatus includes a frame, a pair of footpads, and a linkage coupling the footpads to the frame and for guiding the footpads in closed paths when a user's feet apply forces to the footpads. The linkage, which includes a rotatable member having an angular position indicative of the positions of the footpads within their closed paths, responds to input control signals by adjusting length and height dimensions of the closed paths. A control system senses the angular position of the rotatable member, senses the forces the user applies to the footpads, and generates the control signals to increase or decrease the path dimensions when it senses particular combinations of angular position and user forces, thereby permitting the user to control the path dimensions by controlling the forces applied to the footpads. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115686 | ELECTRIC TREADMILL WITH A FOLDING MECHANISM BY USE OF TWO SWIVEL PIECES - An electric treadmill with a folding mechanism by use of two swivel pieces includes a handrail frame mounted at both sides of the front end of the base frame. A base frame swivel piece is pivotally positioned at both sides near the front part of the bottom of the base frame, respectively. A handrail frame swivel piece is pivotally disposed near the bottom of the handrail frames, respectively. A pull rod is pivotally interposed between the swivel pieces. A movable support with ground-touching rollers is pivotally coupled to a cross shaft of the base frame swivel pieces. Moreover, the movable support is constantly biased by a telescopic supporting element. In this way, an action bar of the telescopic supporting element pushes the movable support forward when the base frame is folded upwards. Meanwhile, the ground-touching rollers are constantly in contact with the ground. Accordingly, a stable folded-up position is achieved. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115687 | Adjustable spring device for walking and running - An adjustable spring device for walking and running is attached to user's footwear creating comfortable conditions during the locomotion. In an embodiment, it includes: an upper lever and lower lever locating one above the other, wherein at least one of the levers is made of elastic material, and a support mechanism having a joint shaft that allows the levers to be pivoting. The device includes a first flexible link connecting the front ends of the levers, and a second flexible link connecting the rear ends of the levers. The links can be adjusted to a certain constant length before the deployment of the device. For creating optimal energy exchange conditions between the device and user, and reducing the shock loads on the user's leg joints and spine, the device can be adapted by shifting the support mechanism between the levers and by adjusting the flexible links between the lever ends. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115688 | Fitness Equipment - The invention discloses a fitness equipment which comprises a ring-shaped gravity body and a handle connected with the gravity body, wherein, the handle is positioned in the radial position of the interior of the ring-shaped gravity body, the end parts of the handle are detachably and fixedly connected with the gravity body, protective covers are embedded into the inner surface of the ring-shaped gravity body, and through the coverage of the protective covers, the connecting parts between the ring-shaped gravity body and the handle are rendered smooth. Through the application of the protective covers and the appropriate structural design of the two end parts of the handle, the surfaces of the fitness equipment provided by the invention can be rendered smooth, thereby effectively avoiding injuries to users. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115689 | EXERCISE WEIGHT BAR WITH ROTATING HANDLE AND CAM SELECTION DEVICE - An exercise weight system includes an exercise weight bar, a plurality of weights selectively connectable to the exercise weight bar, and a cradle for holding the exercise weight bar and weights. The exercise weight bar has a rod having a longitudinal axis and a selector positioned on the rod such that the selector is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the rod. The exercise weight bar includes an engagement system that permits a user to selectively secure one or more weights to the rod. The engagement system includes one or more weight engagement members and a binary cam system that selectively moves the one or more weights engagement members between a first position and a second position to selectively engage or disengage various combinations of the one or more weights when the selector is rotated about the longitudinal axis of the rod. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115690 | Dumbbell having rolling or shaking device - A barbell or dumbbell or exercise device includes a handle having two end portions, a weight member attached to either of the end portions of the handle and having a ball guiding raceway for engaging with a rolling device which is movable along the ball guiding raceway of the weight member for generating a vibration to the weight member and the handle, the weight member includes a housing attached onto the weight member and engaged with the rolling device for retaining the rolling device in the weight member, for example, the housing includes a chamber for receiving the weight member and includes a peripheral flange extended radially and inwardly into the chamber and secured to the weight member. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115691 | TURN AND BURN EXERCISE SYSTEMS - A turn and burn exercise device comprising a frame assembly (including a periphery ring; and a plurality of frame rails); a rotation assembly (including at least one bushing and at least one bearing); a sphere having an inner volume; an inner surface; and an outer surface; and at least one ball. The turn and burn exercise device when operated during an exercise routine may or may not contact a ground surface. The turn and Burn exercise device allows users to burn calories and fat at relatively consistent rates throughout workout sessions. The longer the ball is in motion, the more calories and fat users may burn. The ball may also be used on the floor for push-ups and extensive core workouts. Different amounts of weight can be applied to the turn and burn exercise device as necessary to achieve desired results. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115692 | Stable Exercise Apparatus - The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus and methods of use thereof. The invention includes an exercise apparatus having an exercise platform for receiving a user and at least one resistive element receiving system. The exercise apparatus is useful for aiding a user to perform exercises with proper form and added resistance while minimizing the load bearing on the user's back and joints. Also, the exercise apparatus is also useful for aiding a user to perform raised heal squat exercises with proper form and added resistance while minimizing any load bearing. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115693 | APPARATUS FOR GYMNASTIC ABDOMINAL EXERCISES - Apparatus for gymnastic abdominal exercise comprising a base ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120115694 | Swinging and climbing exercise apparatus - An exercise apparatus includes a base frame having a rear track and a front column, a handle attached to the column for supporting a user, a lever includes an upper portion pivotally attached to an upper portion of the column and a lower portion movably engaged with the track of the base frame for guiding the lever to rotate relative to the column, and a support device is slidably and movably engaged with the lever for moving up and down along the lever and for allowing the user to conduct either the swinging exercise or the climbing or elevating exercise or to exercise or train either his upper muscle groups or his abdominal muscle groups with a single exercise machine. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115695 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXERCISING - An abdominal exercise device includes a support structure, a track movable relative to the support structure, and a body support member movable relative to the support structure and track. A locking mechanism attaches to the track, and selectively secures the track at a fixed orientation relative to the support structure. In a first state, the locking mechanism restricts the track from rotating relative to the support structure. In a second state, the locking mechanism allows the track to rotate relative to the support structure. In using the exercise device, the user may obtain any of three motions. A first motion is provided by sliding the body support member along the track. A second motion is provided by rotating the track relative to the support structure. A third motion is a combined motion in which the body support slides along the track and the track rotates relative to the support structure. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115696 | Rod for a Smoking Article and Method and Apparatus for Manufacture - A filter rod for a cigarette or other smoking article comprising a filter plug having a plurality of threads extending though at least part of the filter plug, and an apparatus and method for manufacturing such a filter rod. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115697 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INSERTING OBJECTS INTO AN ENDLESS FILTER ROD OF THE TOBACCO PROCESSING INDUSTRY - Method and device for inserting objects into at least one endless filter rod of the tobacco processing industry that is conveyed in the longitudinal axial direction. The method includes creating at least one blind hole-like recess in the at least one endless filter rod, inserting at least one object into the at least one blind hole-like recess in an insertion zone; and compacting the at least one endless filter rod to enclose the object. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115698 | MULTIFORMAT BOX FORMING MACHINE - Multiformat box forming machine which comprises, at least, a storage unit ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120115699 | Machine for Cutting and/or Pre-Creasing a Relatively Rigid Material, Such as For Example Cardboard, A Cutting and/or Pre-Creasing Unit and the Relative Cutting and/or Pre-Creasing Method - A machine for cutting and/or pre-creasing a sheet of relatively rigid material which includes movement elements to move the sheet in a defined direction of feed, a cutting and/or pre-creasing unit mobile in a direction substantially transverse to the direction of feed of the sheet, to carry out on the sheet at least a cutting and/or pre-creasing operation. The cutting and/or pre-creasing unit includes a plurality of operating heads, each one mobile transversely to the direction of feed of the sheet in an independent and autonomous manner with respect to the other operating heads, and conformed to support, move and command a single relative cutting and/or pre-creasing tool. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115700 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE WORN ARTICLE - A method comprising the steps of: carrying a continuous sheet W | 2012-05-10 |
20120115701 | PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PROCESSING A SHEET MEMBER - A processing apparatus for a sheet member includes a mounting member where the sheet member is mounted, a rotating roller that rotates with a peripheral surface thereof opposing the mounting member, a processing component on the peripheral surface and movable on the peripheral surface along an axial direction of the rotating roller, and an adjustment mechanism that adjusts a relative position of the processing component with respect to the peripheral surface in the axial direction. The processing component is configured to process the sheet member by coming into contact with the sheet member with the rotating roller being rotated, while the sheet member is passing between the mounting member and the rotating roller with the sheet member being mounted on the mounting member. The adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the relative position by moving the processing component on the peripheral surface along the axial direction. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115702 | Creasing apparatus and image forming system - A creasing apparatus forming a crease on sheets one by one includes: a first member having a linear convex blade formed in a direction perpendicular to a sheet conveying direction; a second member having a concave blade being paired with the convex blade; and a drive unit that moves the first and second members so as to cause the convex blade and the concave blade to form a crease on a sheet stopped at a predetermined position. The first member forms the convex blade with first comb and second comb and the second member forms the concave blade with third comb and fourth comb that advance and retract relative to each other. The drive unit selects advanced and retracted positions of the first comb and second comb and advanced and retracted positions of the third comb and fourth comb so as to perform a creasing process or a perforating process. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115703 | CREASING MACHINE - A creasing machine ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120115704 | PRESSURE REDUCING FOLDING SYSTEM - A method for folding sheets of a medium is provided. The method includes rotating a cam mechanism through a first period of rotation to cause a crease blade to move in a contact direction to create a crease in the sheets by pushing the sheets between a pair of first rolls, and rotating the cam mechanism through a second period of rotation to cause the crease blade to move in a retracting direction away from the sheets and cause a lever to move first and second scissor arms such that the pair of first rolls is separated and a pair of second rolls is separated. One of the second rolls is movable by the second scissor arm. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115705 | DISPOSABLE SEPARATOR/CONCENTRATOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for separation and concentration of particles from liquid and fluid samples. In some embodiments, the separation/concentration is achieved by sequential centrifugation steps. In particular, one aspect of the invention relates to a separation/concentration device which comprises at least a first chamber ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120115706 | Ceramics for Decorative Component and Decorative Component Using the Same - An object of the present invention is to provide ceramics for decorative component which have golden color tone and provide high-grade impression, aesthetic satisfaction and mind soothing effect, and also has small color difference and does not cause deterioration in beautiful appearance of the decorative surface, and a decorative component using the same. The ceramics for decorative component comprise a titanium nitride-based sintered body containing nickel, niobium, chromium and carbon, and are characterized in that a content of carbon on a decorative surface is not less than 0.4% by mass and not more than 0.9% by mass, and the decorative surface does not substantially contain aluminum. Since the decorative surface does not substantially contain aluminum, a preferable golden color can be provided, and an adhesion of silver-white spot-like foreign matters on the decorative surface is less likely to occur as a result of bonding of aluminum to the above metal component. Therefore, deterioration in beautiful appearance of the decorative surface is less likely to occur. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115707 | Process for Manufacturing a Ceramic Composite Based on Silicon Nitride and Beta-Eucryptite - A process for manufacturing a sintered ceramic composite, based on silicon nitride and β-eucryptite, includes a step of producing a first powder blend, consisting of a powder of silicon nitride in crystalline form and a powder of a first lithium aluminosilicate in crystalline form, the composition of which is the following: (Li | 2012-05-10 |
20120115708 | METHOD OF PRODUCING PARTICULATE-REINFORCED COMPOSITES AND COMPOSITES PRODUCED THEREBY - A process for producing particle-reinforced composite materials through utilization of an in situ reaction to produce a uniform dispersion of a fine particulate reinforcement phase. The process includes forming a melt of a first material, and then introducing particles of a second material into the melt and subjecting the melt to high-intensity acoustic vibration. A chemical reaction initiates between the first and second materials to produce reaction products in the melt. The reaction products comprise a solid particulate phase, and the high-intensity acoustic vibration fragments and/or separates the reaction products into solid particles that are dispersed in the melt and are smaller than the particles of the second material. Also encompassed are particle-reinforced composite materials produced by such a process. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115709 | High Temperature Catalysts for Decomposition of Liquid Monopropellants and Methods for Producing the Same - Ceramic catalyst carriers that are mechanically, thermally and chemically stable in a ionic salt monopropellant decomposition environment, high temperature catalysts for decomposition of liquid high-energy-density monopropellants and ceramic processing techniques for producing spherical catalyst carrier granules are disclosed. The ceramic processing technique is used to produce spherical catalyst carrier granules with controlled porosities and desired composition and allows for reproducible packing densities of catalyst granules in thruster chambers. The ceramic catalyst carrier has excellent thermal shock resistance, good compatibility with the active metal coating and metal coating deposition processes, melting point above >2300° C., chemical resistance to steam, nitrogen oxides and nitric acid, resistance to sintering to prevent void formation, and the absence of phase transition associated with volumetric changes at temperatures up to and beyond 1800° C. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115710 | CATALYST FOR SYNTHESIS OF HYDROCARBONS FROM CO AND H2 AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to petrochemistry, gas chemistry, coal chemistry, particularly the invention relates to a catalyst for synthesis of hydrocarbons from CO and H | 2012-05-10 |
20120115711 | PHOTOCATALYST COMPRISING TiO2 AND ACTIVATED CARBON MADE FROM DATE PITS - A photocatalyst is provided that comprises activated carbon produced from date pits, impregnated with TiO | 2012-05-10 |
20120115712 | PHOTOCATALYTIC CERAMIC ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION - Method for the production of a treated article; the method comprises a step involving application of a first top layer of a TiO | 2012-05-10 |
20120115713 | POISON RESISTANT CATALYST SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED PROCESSES - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to the processing of hydrocarbon-containing feedstreams in the presence of an active catalyst component comprising a surface, and a metal oxide film coated on the surface of the active catalyst component. The catalysts and processes of the present invention can improve overall hydrogenation, product conversion, as well as improved resistance to catalytic deactivation due to sulfur and nitrogen compounds present in the hydrocarbon feedstreams. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115714 | CATALYST PRECURSOR, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, METHOD FOR USING THE SAME, AND REACTOR THAT USES THE SAME - The present invention provides the catalyst precursor that has excellent safety and stability, has high stable activity retention rate, can be recycled, increases yield resulted from a reaction, and is easily processed into various forms. The catalyst precursor comprises a structure in which the entire structure is composed of gold or a gold-based alloy and the surface of the structure is modified with elemental sulfur, or at least the surface of the structure is composed of gold or a gold-based alloy and the surface of the structure is modified with elemental sulfur, and a catalytic metal compound supported on the structure, wherein the catalyst precursor has peaks derived from the catalytic metal compound and also sulfur as analyzed by photoelectron spectroscopy, and wherein the peak derived from sulfur is of the sulfur 1s orbital observed within a range of 2470 eV±2 eV in terms of the peak top position. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115715 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SUPPORTED METAL NITRATE - A method for the preparation of a supported metal nitrate, suitable as a precursor for a catalyst or sorbent, includes the steps of:
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20120115716 | Surface Modified Activated Carbon Sorbent - A flow-through substrate having a treated activated carbon surface, useful, for example, in the removal of a toxic metal from a fluid. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115717 | FLOW-THROUGH SORBENT COMPRISING A METAL SULFIDE - A flow-through sorbent comprising at least 30 wt % of a metal sulfide, and a binder. The sorbent may be used, for example, for the removal of a contaminant, such as mercury, from a fluid stream. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115718 | ABSORBENT CORE AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent core that can promote and/or inhibit gelling, and an absorbent article comprising it. The absorbent core includes a gelling agent that contains a polysaccharide capable of thickening in the presence of a polyvalent metal ion, a substance that can supply a polyvalent metal ion, and an organic acid and/or polyvalent metal ion scavenger. | 2012-05-10 |
20120115719 | POLYMER COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A polymer composite material ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120115720 | Active Compound Combinations Having Insecticidal And Acaricidal Properties - The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising, firstly, at least one known compound of the formula (I) | 2012-05-10 |