21st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 19 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120126512 | Child Stroller Apparatus - A child stroller apparatus includes first and second leg frames, a handle and a latch element. The first leg frame includes a first side segment affixed with a first coupling element. The second leg frame includes a second side segment affixed with a second coupling element that is pivotally connected with the first coupling element about a first pivot axis. The handle includes a third side segment affixed with a third coupling element that is pivotally connected with the first coupling element about a second pivot axis. The latch element is operable to move between a locked position where the latch element locks the first, second and third coupling elements together to hold the handle and the first and second leg frames in a deployed state, and an unlocked position to allow relative rotations between the handle and the first and second leg frames to collapse the stroller apparatus. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126513 | Adjustable Wheelchair - An adjustable wheelchair to facilitate width adjustment to accommodate varying wheelchair size needs where the wheelchair includes a pair of spaced side assemblies that support a pair of wheels, a seat and a backrest; at least a pair of T-members that are rotatably connected to the side assemblies; at least a pair of legs that are securely fastened to the side assemblies; an X-member formed by at least two hollow tubes that are pivotally connected where the X-member is placed between the side assemblies and where the T-members and the legs are adjustably lockable to the X-member in order to easily size the wheelchair. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126514 | PASSENGER AIR-BAG DOOR - The present disclosure provides a passenger air-bag door. The passenger air-bag door includes a chute frame located in an instrument panel, a door plate located in an opening of the chute frame, and a hinge part rotatably connecting the door plate to the chute frame and comprising a scrim. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126515 | PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG FOLDED BODY AND PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG APPARATUS - There is provided a passenger-side airbag folded body in which an inflator opening is provided at a base end of an airbag and a vent hole is provided at each of right and left side surfaces of the airbag. Right and left end parts of the airbag are folded along vertical fold lines, thereby providing a vertically long primary folded body. The primary folded body is folded along lateral fold lines, thereby providing the passenger-side airbag folded body serving as a final folded body, and the vent holes are exposed at right and left end faces of the final folded body. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126516 | KNEE AIR BAG FOR VEHICLE - A knee air bag for a vehicle has an inflator, a diffuser and a cushion to protect a passenger's knee when the cushion is deployed. The knee air bag also includes an inflator connector which is provided on a back of the cushion, and an external tether which is provided on an upper portion of the inflator connector and secured at lower and upper ends thereof to the back of the cushion, thus guiding the cushion so that the cushion is deployed upwards. The knee air bag makes the cushion come into close contact with a seatback of the vehicle when the knee air bag is deployed, thus reducing interference with a roof air bag located at an upper position, therefore preventing a passenger's head or neck from suffering secondary injuries. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126517 | CURTAIN AIR BAG SYSTEM - A curtain air bag system includes a main deployment portion for an occupant seated in a front seat, that is housed folded up in an upper edge portion of an opening in a vehicle body, and inflates by receiving a supply of gas when the vehicle is in a side collision and when the vehicle rolls over, and deploys in a curtain shape downward with respect to the vehicle; an auxiliary deployment portion that inflates by receiving a supply of gas via a gas passage that is communicated with a portion of the auxiliary deployment portion in a vertical direction of the vehicle, and that deploys such that a lower end side, when viewed from a side, overlaps with a side door forward of the main deployment portion; and a connecting portion that connects a portion on an upper end side of the auxiliary deployment portion to a front pillar. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126518 | SIDE AIRBAG DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An object is to be able to more appropriately restrain respective portions of an upper body, including a waist portion, of a passenger by a side airbag at a time of a side collision. At a time of a side collision, a side airbag receives a supply of gas and deploys between a passenger and a vehicle body side portion, and an upper bag portion restrains from a head portion to a shoulder portion, and a lower bag portion restrains a waist portion, and an intermediate portion, that connects a lower edge portion of the upper bag portion and an upper edge portion of the lower bag portion, restrains a chest portion. Load, that is imparted toward a vehicle transverse direction inner side from the upper bag portion to the shoulder portion of the passenger at this time, decreases at a latter stage of restraint of the shoulder portion by the upper bag portion, and therefore, an amount of movement of the shoulder portion toward a vehicle transverse direction inner side is suppressed to an appropriate degree. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126519 | AIRBAG CONTROL APPARATUS - An airbag control apparatus of a vehicle includes an occupant determination device, a deployment determination device, a storage device, an airbag controller, and a voltage variation detector. The airbag controller is configured to control deployment of an airbag based on the deployment/non-deployment information. The voltage variation detector is configured to detect a variation in a voltage of an in-vehicle battery and configured to output voltage variation information to the airbag controller. If the voltage variation information indicates that the voltage detected by the voltage variation detector varies, the airbag controller controls the airbag based on deployment/non-deployment information stored in the storage device immediately before the airbag controller receives the voltage variation information indicating that the voltage detected by voltage variation detector varies. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126520 | LANDING GEAR - An extensible support leg includes at least two reciprocally-slidable portions, a maneuvering screw axially constrained to a first portion, a threaded volute axially constrained to a second portion and screwed on the maneuvering screw, and a rotating drive shaft which is connected to the maneuvering screw by a mechanical gear change, and is rotatable to set the maneuvering screw in rotation. The mechanical gear change includes: two first cogged crown wheels, coaxial and rotatably solid with the maneuvering screw; two second cogged crown wheels mounted coaxially and rotatably idle on the drive shaft, which enmesh directly with a respective first cogged crown wheel, realizing two gears having different transmission ratios; and a cursor, which is solidly rotatably associated to a portion of the drive shaft between the second cogged crown wheels, and is mobile, in a direction of the drive shaft axis, between first and second enmeshed positions. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126521 | INTEGRATED TOOTH RAKE LOCK FOR STEERING COLUMN - A steering column assembly includes a rake bracket, a steering column pivotably attached to the rake bracket and a rake lock mechanism. The rake lock mechanism includes a plurality of rake teeth located at the rake bracket and a plurality of jacket teeth engageable with the plurality of rake teeth and located at the steering column at a teeth distance from the plurality of rake teeth. A retainer is insertable through the rake bracket and into the steering column to maintain the teeth distance. When a predetermined force is applied to the steering column, a portion of the retainer is detached to allow the plurality of jacket teeth to approach the plurality of rake teeth and engage therewith. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126522 | STEERING COLUMN TELESCOPE ADJUSTMENT STOP - A steering column assembly includes a rake bracket and a lower jacket secured to the rake bracket. An upper jacket is slidably disposed in the lower jacket and a locking bolt is rotatably located at the lower jacket configured to allow the upper jacket allow the translate along a steering column axis relative to the lower jacket when the locking bolt is in an unlocked position. A bolt driver is located at the locking bolt and is configured to interrupt a load path through a column retainer between the lower jacket and the rake bracket when the locking bolt is in an unlocked position. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126523 | Laterally sliding roller ski - A roller ski allowing the skier to slide laterally in a manner similar to a snow ski. The system includes at least one ski and it would attach one foot per ski. Each ski has an optionally height and longitudinal angularly adjustable center platform for fixturing the skier's foot with an optionally releasable ski binding system, an optionally height and longitudinal angularly adjustable front tip and rear tail for attaching at least four fixed wheels, and at least two biased pivoting casters which are all positioned along the center platform's longitudinal axis. The fixed wheels function similarly to conventional roller skate trucks. The casters rotate to align themselves with the direction of force exerted on the center platform. The casters are spring biased to align them selves with the longitudinal axis of the center platform. A height differential between the wheels and rollers enables the skier to transfer weight from one to the other, alternating between the carving and sliding characteristics of snow skis. Another option is at least one ski pole for increased ease of skier balance and self propulsion, with modified tips to accommodate more surfaces than just snow. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126524 | AN INSERT FOR A PUBLICATION THAT COMPRISES LEAVES, AND A PUBLICATION CONTAINING THE INSERT - The invention provides a publication insert that comprises a sheet that is formed of four panels, two outer panels and two inner panels, the two outer panels having the same height and width, and the two inner panels having the same height and width, the panels being connected together via score lines, each of the two outer panels being extended by a joint strip along its edge remote from the score line connection with the inner panel, and the width of an inner panel being smaller than the width of an outer panel. The invention also provides a publication presenting such an insert, and having joint strips that are held captive in the binding joint. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126525 | Identification Document Having a Personalized Visual Identifier and Method for Production Thereof - An identification document ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120126526 | QUICK-CONNECT FLUID COUPLING - A tube coupling including a body having a bore and an open end, a slidably movable jaw ring received in the bore, a bushing fitted into the body open end having a surface facing the movable jaw and defining a stationary jaw, and a resiliently expandable grab ring disposed in the bore between the movable and stationary jaw. With a tube end being inserted into the bore and through the grab ring, and with the tube being grabbed by the grab ring to retain the tube end in the bore, the movable jaw is responsive to fluid pressure received within the tube to slidably move towards the stationary jaw face such that a portion of the grab ring is clamped therebetween. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126527 | QUICK COUPLER - A quick coupler has a coolant supplier seat and a transmission seat that can be optionally connected or disconnected. When the coolant supplier seat is connected to the transmission seat, the coolant can flow automatically from the coolant supplier seat to the transmission seat, so as to cool down electronic components inside a rack. When the coolant supplier seat is disconnected from the transmission seat, the coolant instantly stops flowing into the transmission seat. Because of the quick coupler, the rack installed inside a narrow space is convenient to set up or disassemble. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126528 | AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE COOLING PIPE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An automotive engine cooling pipe apparatus for fluid-conducting installation with an engine block of an engine comprising a front tube having a proximal portion configured for at least partially slidably and sealably engaging a front sealing ring seated within a front opening of the engine block, a rear tube telescopically engaged with the front tube and having a distal portion configured for at least partially slidably seating within a rear opening of the engine block, and a means for securing the relative positions of the telescoping front and rear tubes in a substantially expanded configuration of the apparatus, whereby expansion of the cooling pipe apparatus within the engine block seats the proximal and distal portions of the front and rear tubes within the respective front and rear openings of the engine block and so provides axial tension thereby stabilizing the installation of the cooling pipe apparatus within the engine block. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126529 | Roofing Composition - A split-flashing composition for covering a protrusion from a roof, the composition having a flange portion adapted for sealing to a roof surface, the flange portion being substantially planar and having an in-plane spiral shape that describes a closed-loop opening for receiving the protrusion; the flange portion having first and second flange end portions that are connected to each other in-plane and in an off-set manner; a collar portion fixably attached to the flange portion; a closed-loop collar-portion construction having a substantially curved wall section and a substantially planar wall section that are connected to each other and together define an internal volume of space, wherein the substantially curved wall section spirals outwardly from a first substantially curved wall section edge portion to a second substantially curved wall section edge portion; the collar portion having a substantially conical shape, wherein the cross-sectional area of the internal volume of space decreases as the distance between the flange portion and the cross-sectional area increases, the cross-sectional area being in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to a collar-portion longitudinal axis; and the collar portion having a substantially planar wall section that is substantially perpendicular to both a first substantially curved wall section edge portion and a second substantially curved wall section edge portion. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126530 | PIPE-SEALING COLLAR - The invention comprises a replacement collar for a roof vent pipe. The collar provides UV protection for an existing gasket or can be used as a separate installation. Preferably, the collar has a thicker gauge and includes a seal flange and pre-applied sealant. The collar is designed for universal application for all appropriate sizes of pipe with unique cut line indentations to enable correct trimming to selected size. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126531 | SHIELD ASSEMBLY FOR GARDEN HOSE CONNECTING ENDS - A shield assembly for protecting garden hose connecting ends is disclosed. The shield is adapted to slide over an inner sleeve attached to the hose end. Several mechanism embodiments are provided for preventing the free longitudinal and radial movements of the shield relative to the inner sleeve and for securing the shield in multiple positions to accommodate various lengths of hose connecting ends. An embodiment for a split shield and inner sleeve that allows installation onto an existing hose is also disclosed. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126532 | HAMMER UNION WING NUT - The present disclosure provides a wing nut including an arcuate body, an arcuate insert, a retaining ring, and a support member. The arcuate body defines a first portion of a mounting thread and the arcuate insert defines a second portion of a mounting thread. The arcuate insert and the arcuate body are complementary to one another such that when connected, the arcuate insert and the arcuate body define an upper ring and a collar and the first and second portions of the mounting thread define a complete mounting thread for receiving a threaded male pipe end. The retaining ring is for securing the collar, and the support member is for securing the upper ring. The wing nut is designed to replace an existing wing nut on a hammer union connection that has deformed lugs. The wing nut can be safely replaced in the field without any special equipment or training. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126533 | TELESCOPIC EXTENSION, IN PARTICULAR FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, AND ASSOCIATED HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A telescopic extension, typically for a household appliance, is described, the extension comprising: a) an inner tube; b) an outer tube, wherein said inner and outer tubes are telescopically slidable with respect to each other, wherein said inner tube comprises deformations of predefined shape on its outer surface; c) a constraining device which is configured so as to block sliding of the inner tube with respect to the outer tube; d) a slider and elastic means, wherein said slider cooperates with said constraining device by means of said elastic means; and e) an actuating device operatively connected to said slider, wherein said actuating device extends over at least half the length of said outer tube, wherein said actuating device comprises a substantially cylindrical body fitted on at least part of the outer surface of said outer tube. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126534 | SMART CLAMP DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TUBING - A hinged clamp provides quick connection and disconnection of sections of fluid tubing. Some embodiments include a spring-loaded catch mechanism that enables the clamp to be loosely latched, and a winding mechanism that can retract the catch to a securely latched condition. Other embodiments provide a hinged shaft that pivots about an end of the upper clamp ring. A middle section of the shaft can be inserted into a slotted opening in the lower clamp ring, and the winding mechanism can move an engagement surface against the lower clamp ring to securely latch the clamp. An adjustment mechanism is included in these embodiments which can adjust the amount of winding required to engage the clamp. In various embodiments, less than one turn or less than one-half turn is required to engage/disengage the clamp. The clamp can be openable only just enough for insertion of flanged ends of the tubing sections. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126535 | PIPE COUPLING DEVICE - A pipe coupling device for coupling flanged pipes includes a housing having first and second sections movable relative to one another between an open position and a closed position, said first and second sections each adapted to receive a portion of respective flanges of a pair of pipes to be coupled; fastening means for fastening the first and second sections around the flanges; and urging means adapted to be disposed in the housing with the flanges and to urge the flanges together as the first and second sections are closed around the flanges. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126536 | COGENERATION APPARATUS - A cogeneration apparatus includes an electrical generator, an engine for driving the generator, and a heat exchanger for using waste heat of the engine as a heat source, which are housed in a housing. The apparatus is provided with an internal fuel line for supplying fuel to the engine from outside, and power wiring for supplying electrical power generated by the electrical generator to the outside. The housing has a substantially V-shaped lead-out part capable of leading the fuel line and the wiring to outside of the housing. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126537 | COGENERATION APPARATUS - A cogeneration apparatus includes a housing for accommodating an engine, a fuel line, an electrical generator, and a power converter part. The housing is partitioned into a power-generation compartment and an electrical-equipment compartment. Empty space in the housing is used to form a concave part, which is indented from the electrical-equipment compartment toward the power-generation compartment. The fuel line is disposed in the concave part. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126538 | Regenerating generator also known as automatic energy saving machine - My machine is an Energy Saving Machine. This machine will be used to power your home, boats, anywhere where electricity is needed and used. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126539 | TURBINE-GENERATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A turbine-generator system includes a power source powered by renewable energy. The power source drives a compressor, which outputs compressed air to pressurized tanks. A turbine is connected to the tanks via one or more nozzles. The turbine includes turbine blade assemblies and a turbine flywheel, each rotatably mounted to a shaft. The nozzles deliver compressed air to the turbine blades. The turbine includes a magnet motor for selectably applying torque to the turbine flywheel. The turbine is coupled to a generator via a magnetic clutch. An external control computer controls the rotational speed of the magnet motor and the amount and timing of the compressed air injected onto the turbine blades. A load sensor is coupled to an output of the generator and is in communication with the external control computer. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126540 | WAVE ENERGY ELECRICAL POWER GENERATION - A wave energy electric power generation system has a buoyant body responsive to wave movement and an associated, relatively vertically stationary body, a compressor, a pressure regulator, and an impulse air turbine/generator set. The compressor has a piston that moves reciprocally relative to a cylinder to alternately compress air in opposed chambers. A pressure regulator tank defines a chamber in communication with the compressor for alternately receiving compressed air from opposed compression chambers, a floating piston within the tank applying pressure to compressed air in the chamber, a pressure regulator controlling pressure applied by the piston to the compressed air, and an hydraulic dampening system coupled to the floating piston to restrict unwanted vertical oscillations of the piston, for output of a continuous flow of compressed air at relatively constant pressure. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126541 | AXIAL FLUX ALTERNATOR WITH AIR GAP MAINTAINING ARRANGEMENT - Axial flux alternator for a wind turbine arrangement includes at least one magnetic disk including magnets and at least one coil disk including electromagnetic assemblies. One or both disks are mounted to wind turbines such that adjacent disks rotate in opposite directions, or such that the magnets of a magnetic disk move relative to the electromagnetic assemblies of an adjacent coil disk which may move or be stationary, or vice versa. Between adjacent disks, rolling elements on one disk roll, slide or move on or against the surface of the opposite disk in order to fix and maintain air gaps between the magnets on a magnetic disk and magnetic cores of the electromagnetic assemblies on the coil disk, and thus enable continued motion and use of the alternator. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126542 | Vertical Wind Power Generator - A vertical wind power generator comprises a tower column ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120126543 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY SINGLE-PISTON LINEAR COMBUSTION ENGINE - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a linear combustion engine, comprising: a cylinder having a cylinder wall, the cylinder including a combustion section disposed in a lower portion of the cylinder; a piston assemblies adapted to move linearly within the cylinder, the piston assembly located above the combustion section; a driver section disposed in an upper portion of the cylinder, the driver section comprising a compression mechanism that directly provides at least some compression work during a compression stroke of the engine; and a linear electromagnetic machine adapted to directly convert kinetic energy of the piston assembly into electrical energy, and adapted to directly convert electrical energy into kinetic energy of the piston assembly for providing compression work during the compression stroke, wherein the linear electromagnetic machine is above the upper end of the cylinder; wherein the engine includes a variable expansion ratio greater than 50:1. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126544 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY TWO-PISTON LINEAR COMBUSTION ENGINE - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a two-piston linear combustion engine, comprising: a cylinder having a cylinder wall and a pair of ends, the cylinder including a combustion section disposed in a center portion of the cylinder; a pair of opposed piston assemblies adapted to move linearly within the cylinder, each piston assembly disposed on one side of the combustion section opposite the other piston assembly; a pair of driver sections, each driver section comprising a compression mechanism that directly provides at least some compression work during a compression stroke of the engine; and a pair of linear electromagnetic machines adapted to directly convert kinetic energy of the piston assembly into electrical energy, and adapted to directly convert electrical energy into kinetic energy of the piston assembly for providing compression work during the compression stroke, wherein each linear electromagnetic machine is located distal to an end of the cylinder; wherein the engine includes a variable expansion ratio greater than 50:1. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126545 | ENGINE DEVICE - An engine device includes an engine, a power generating portion, a motor portion, and a transmission mechanism. The engine includes a piston and a cylinder, and the piston is arranged in the cylinder and moves back and forth between a top dead center and a bottom dead center. The power generating portion and the motor portion are annularly disposed on the periphery of the cylinder. When the piston moves from the top dead center towards the bottom dead center, the transmission mechanism drives a power generating rotor of the power generating portion to move correspondingly in a direction opposite to that of the piston and enables the power generating portion to generate electric power. When the piston is located at the bottom dead center, the motor portion actuates a motor rotor to move, and pushes the piston to move towards the top dead center through the transmission mechanism. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126546 | ELECTRICITY-GENERATING UNIT AND ELECTRICAL MOTOR VEHICLE - The aim of the invention is to produce an electricity-producing unit that enables a motor vehicle of any conceivable design to be equipped with said invention and thus to produce a motor vehicle that is driven purely by one or more electric motors, wherein the electricity-generating unit works pollutant-free during operation, is environmentally friendly, generates little noise, and has a very small design. Said aim is achieved by a drive system comprising a turbine ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120126547 | DC MOTOR ASSEMBLY WITH SOFT STARTING CAPABILITY - A DC motor assembly ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120126548 | RETRACTABLE NOISE REDUCTION LOCKING SHOE ASSEMBLY FOR WINDOWS OR DOORS - A retractable noise reduction locking shoe assembly for locking a horizontal or vertical sash window or door within a channel of frame includes a slide block with a primary opening extending from a front side of slide block to a rear side of slide block. Slide block has opposing side openings in communication with primary opening. A retractable side block is slidably received within each of the opposing side openings. A pair of spring members is oppositely disposed within a partial channel. Spring members are adapted to receive retractable side block within each of the opposing side openings. A cam with a front side defined by a perimeter and a rear side defined by a variable diameter having first and second ends, the second end configured to receive a pivot member mounted on either sash window or door. Cam is disposed within primary opening and adapted to be rotatable by pivot member. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126549 | Pawl Isolation Disk - A latch assembly for a vehicle is provided that includes a latch, a pawl coated with a semi-rigid overmold material, wherein the pawl is configured to hold the latch closed and is actuated to release the latch, and a pawl isolation member operably coupled to an outer surface of the pawl, wherein the pawl isolation disk absorbs energy during operation of the latching assembly. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126550 | ENERGY ABSORBING BUMPER FOR LATCH CLOSING SOUND QUALITY - A vehicle door latch mechanism having a housing. A catch is rotatably connected with the housing and includes a striker retaining slot. A pawl is operably connected with the housing. A pawl isolation disk is disposed between the pawl and a frame plate. A striker is adapted for engagement with the catch. A striker bumper is adjacent the housing and includes an abutment surface and a striker damper surface. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126551 | CLOSURE LATCH AND RELEASE MECHANISM - A latch assembly includes a forkbolt movable between a released position, allowing opening of a closure, and a restrained position, preventing opening of the closure. A forkbolt spring is configured to bias the forkbolt toward the released position. A primary detent is mounted with respect to the forkbolt and movable between an open position, allowing the forkbolt to move into the released position, and a closed position, not allowing the forkbolt to move into the released position. A secondary detent is movable between an unlocked position, allowing the primary detent to move into the open position, and a locked position, preventing the primary detent from moving into the open position. An actuator selectively moves the secondary detent from the locked position to the unlocked position. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126552 | SELF-RESETTABLE DOOR LOCKING DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRIC HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A DISHWASHER - A door locking device for an electric household appliance, in particular a dishwasher, including a first supporting body, a latch pivotally carried by the first supporting body about a first rotation axis and operatively associated in use with a door catch of the electric household appliance and elastic means carried by the first supporting body and secured between the latter and the latch to be adapted in use to make the latch selectively take first and second working positions, rotated to each other by a first angle about the first axis; wherein a second supporting body designed to be integrally carried in use by a door of the electric household appliance supports the first body overhangingly hinged on opposite side of the latch, second elastic means being interposed between the first and the second supporting bodies, which means are adapted to allow the same to rotate relatively about a second axis parallel to the first and eccentric with respect to the latch, at least by a second angle. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126553 | BUMPER CROSS MEMBER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, REINFORCEMENT COMPONENT FOR A BUMPER CROSS MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BUMPER CROSS MEMBER - A bumper cross member for a motor vehicle includes, but is not limited to a first chamber located in driving direction at the front and a second chamber located in driving direction behind the first chamber. The first and the second chamber are embodied as hollow sheet metal profiles and the first chamber has a higher deformability than the second chamber. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126554 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PICKING UP AND RELEASING OBJECTS IN BULK - A seed handling tool includes a handle connected to a working body. The working body includes a working surface, which further includes a plurality of seed retention points. A seed retention source is provided to allow the seed handling tool to pick up and retain seeds at the seed retention points. In some embodiments, the seeds may also be released from the seed retention points. A method for retaining a plurality of seeds by the seed handling tool includes moving the seed handling tool to a position where the working surface is adjacent to a plurality of seeds, and picking up and retaining seeds at a plurality of seed retention points fixed at the working surface. In some embodiments, the method may also include releasing the plurality of seeds from the seed retention points. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126555 | ENDEFFECTORS FOR HANDLING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - Various endeffector designs are disclosed for handling semiconductor wafers. For instance, an endeffector for handling wafers at a relatively low temperature is disclosed along with an endeffector for handling wafers at a relatively high temperature. Both endeffectors include uniquely designed support members that are configured to only contact a wafer at the wafer's edge. The endeffectors may also include a wafer detection system. The endeffector for handling wafers at relatively low temperatures may also include a pushing device that is used not only to position a wafer but to hold a wafer on the endeffector during acceleration or deceleration of the endeffector caused by a robot arm attached to the endeffector. As designed, the endeffectors may have a very slim profile making the endeffectors easily maneuverable. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126556 | TWEEZERS - A tweezers include two resilient levers, and two pincers respectively defining two receiving spaces. The two levers respectively engage in the two receiving spaces. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126557 | CLAMPING TWEEZERS - Clamping tweezers include two elastic arms, two grips, and an adjustment block. The two elastic arms are connected to each other at one end to form a connected end, and start to open from the connected end. Each elastic arm defines a number of spaced grooves adjacent to the connected end. The two grips are rotatably positioned on the distal ends of the two elastic arms, and include two gripping surfaces that face to each other. The adjustment block fits over the two elastic arms from the connected end, and includes teeth and an elastic piece configured for allowing the teeth to engage with the grooves. The adjustment block is able to slide along the elastic arms to adjust an open angle of the two elastic arms. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126558 | GRIPPER FOR GRASPING AN OPHTHALMIC LENS IMMERSED IN A LIQUID - A gripper for grasping an ophthalmic lens immersed in a liquid, for example a contact lens or soft contact lens, the gripper including a housing having an opening arranged at the distal end of the housing, the opening being in communication with an interior space defined by the housing and being sized to allow the ophthalmic lens to pass therethrough; a supply channel to generate suction in the interior space of the housing to allow the ophthalmic lens together with an amount of the liquid in which the ophthalmic lens is immersed to be sucked through the opening into the interior space of the housing; and a supply channel for generating overpressure in the interior space of the housing so as to allow the ophthalmic lens together with the amount of liquid to be released from the interior space through the opening at the distal end of the housing. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126559 | ATTACHMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - The invention relates to an attachment ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120126560 | EXTENSION POLE SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING A PLURALITY OF BATTERY-POWERED TOOLS - An extension pole system for receiving a plurality of tools is provided. The system includes an extension pole having a first end and a second end, and a mounting bracket coupled to the first end of the extension pole. A clamping member is releasably couplable to the mounting bracket to secure a tool between at least the clamping member and the mounting bracket. A trigger actuator is rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket and is operable to actuate the trigger of the tool secured between the clamping member and the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket and the clamping member are adjustable for receiving a plurality of different tools. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126561 | REINFORCED VEHICLE STRUCTURE - A reinforced vehicle structure includes a first vehicle wall, a second vehicle wall, an accessory attachment member and a reinforcement member. The first vehicle wall has a first outer wall surface facing an outboard direction and a first inner wall surface facing an inboard direction. The second vehicle wall extends transverse to the first vehicle wall, and has a second outer wall surface facing a first direction and a second inner wall surface facing an opposite direction. The accessory attachment member is mounted to the first inner wall surface. The reinforcement member has a first end mounted to the accessory attachment member and a second end mounted to the second inner wall surface with the reinforcement member spanning the first and second vehicle walls such that the reinforcement member does not extend parallel to either of the first and second vehicle walls. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126562 | MODULAR EXTENSION PLATE KIT FOR LIFTGATES - The present invention provides a modular extension device and method for mounting the modular extension device on a vehicle, such as a truck. The modular extension plate device comprises an extension plate, a left extender bracket, and potentially a right extender bracket, that when coupled together form an extension assembly. The extension plate further comprises an elongated rectangular plate having an essentially L-shaped profile, a left substantially triangle-shaped support member, a right substantially triangle-shaped support member, a left essentially L-shaped support member and a right essentially L-shaped support member. The modular extension assembly can be coupled adjacent to the rear edge of a vehicle bed for extending the depth of the vehicle bed. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126563 | GLOVE BOX STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - A glove box structure for a vehicle includes a storage portion and a lid portion. The lid portion is openably mounted on a instrument panel of the vehicle and includes an inner panel, honeycomb structure ribs, an intermediate panel, and an outer panel. The inner panel is disposed on a storage portion side. The honeycomb structure ribs integrally formed with the inner panel. Each of the honeycomb structure ribs is disposed on a first surface of the inner panel. The first surface is disposed on an opposite side of the inner panel to the storage portion. The intermediate panel is attached to at least one of the honeycomb structure ribs to increase a shock transfer capability of the inner panel. The outer panel is mounted on the inner panel. The intermediate panel is sandwiched between the outer panel and the honeycomb structure ribs. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126564 | VEHICLE TAILGATE HAVING PIVOTING SECONDARY TAILGATE THEREIN - A pickup truck tailgate assembly is provided that includes a primary tailgate adapted to pivotally latch to a pickup cargo box and has an opening formed in the central portion thereof. The assembly also includes a secondary tailgate pivotally attached to the primary tailgate in the central opening. The assembly further includes a pivoting connection connecting the secondary tailgate to the primary tailgate so that a secondary tailgate may pivot downward relative to the primary tailgate. The secondary tailgate may further be deployed to form a step for access to the cargo box and may provide a gate for retaining items within the cargo box. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126565 | SEAT DEVICE FOR MOTORCYCLES - A seat device for motor-vehicles that allows the displacement of the driver along with the seat from the center of gravity, wherein said device is composed of a driver's seat which is connected to the chassis of the motor-vehicle by a plurality of displacement means. The plurality of displacement means defines a condition of movement in a device of Cartesian coordinate system in relation to the longitudinal axis of the motor-vehicle. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126566 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING BOND BETWEEN POLYMERIC WINDSHIELD GASKET AND ADHESIVE - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a windshield assembly and methods for mounting a windshield to a vehicle frame. An exemplary method for mounting a windshield to a vehicle frame comprise treating a surface of a polymeric gasket with fluoro-oxidation, positioning the gasket on the windshield, treating the surface of the gasket with a liquid composition comprising one or more reactive adhesion promoters, applying a polyurethane-based adhesive to the treated surface of the gasket; and positioning the windshield and gasket against a mounting surface of the vehicle frame such that the adhesive adheres the treated surface of the gasket to the mounting surface. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126567 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR FIXED VEHICLE PANES, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - A sealing arrangement for vehicle panes, having: a mounting rail, a pane, and a cover connected by means of a connection point to a latching rail, wherein the mounting rail comprises a latching channel formed by a contact tongue and a support body, the cover is latched in the latching channel of the latching rail, and a spring element is mounted between a contact surface of the cover and the support body. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126568 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANIPULATING A TARPAULIN - A method for manipulating and securing a tarpaulin across an aperture defining opposed aperture first and second ends, the tarpaulin being secured at one end thereof adjacent the aperture first end and secured to a rod at the other end thereof. With the tarpaulin at least partially rolled around a rod, the tarpaulin is unrolled from the rod and substantially simultaneously the rod is moved across the aperture toward the aperture second end so that the tarpaulin is extended across the aperture as the tarpaulin in unrolled from the rod. After the rod has been moved substantially adjacent to the aperture second end, the rod is inserted in the recess of a hook provided adjacent the aperture second end so as to prevent movements of the rod toward the aperture first end beyond a predetermined location. After inserting the rod in the recess, the tarpaulin is rolled around the rod to move the rod to the predetermined location and create a tension in the tarpaulin to secure the tarpaulin to the hook. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126569 | PORTABLE PASSIVE ANTI-CORROSION VEHICLE ENCLOSURE - A portable passive anti-corrosion vehicle enclosure comprising a support frame system and a floor sheet. The support frame system is disposed atop the floor sheet and within the periphery of the floor sheet. The enclosure further comprises an enclosing sheet draped over and supported by the support frame system and configured to be sealable against the floor sheet. The enclosure further comprises at least one sealable opening enabling entry and exit of a vehicle and/or a driver. When the enclosure is erected and sealed, the volume defined by the support frame system is substantially isolated from its surrounding environment. A non-powered passive corrosion protection means requiring is provided within the volume to eliminate or reduce corrosion of exposed vehicle metal components within the volume. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126570 | DOOR TRIM - A door trim includes a pocket opened at an upper side thereof and capable of housing a sheet shaped article, and a stepped portion being provided at one end portion, in a door longitudinal direction, of a pocket bottom portion, and protruding upward. The door trim is compatible with any state of: a first housing state in which the sheet shaped article in a tilted state is placed on an upper surface of the stepped portion and on the other end portion, in the door longitudinal direction, of the pocket bottom portion, and a second housing state in which another sheet shaped article larger than the sheet shaped article is vertically placed on the pocket bottom portion but not on the stepped portion. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126571 | TRAVEL TRAILER - A travel trailer has a trailer body, including a front cap. The cap defines a recess in the front portion thereof. A recess cover is pivotally secured to said front cap for covering said recess. The cover is movable between a closed position, in which said recess is covered, and an open position, in which said recess is accessible. One or more liquid propane tanks are provided in the recess. The liquid propane tanks are covered when the recess cover is in the closed position and accessible when said recess cover is in the open position. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126572 | AERODYNAMIC DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE - An aerodynamic device for reducing the wind resistance of a vehicle or a trailer is provided. The aerodynamic device is intended to be mounted to a vehicle structure at or close to the rear end of a vehicle. The device includes a flexible sheet material arranged to the vehicle or trailer such that it is hanging along the vehicle structure when it is in a resting position and arranged to extend beyond the rear end of the vehicle or trailer when deployed. The flexible sheet material includes an inner side and an outer side. The flexible sheet material is attached to the vehicle structure such that it deploys as a result of the coanda effect inducing a lower pressure on the outer side than on the inner side of the flexible sheet material when the vehicle or trailer is moving. The flexible sheet material is further attached to the vehicle structure by at least one restrictor such that the restrictor by the restriction shapes the flexible sheet material in its deployed state to a desired shape. A vehicle or trailer including such an aerodynamic device are also provided. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126573 | TRACTOR TRAILER FAIRING - A fairing for a tractor-trailer combination to partially enclose a gap between a tractor cab connected to a chassis of a tractor and a tanker trailer having a cylindrical or oval tank. The fairing has a front section conforming to top and side surfaces of the tractor cab, a rear section having a circular element conforming to side surfaces of the cylindrical tank and a central section connecting the front section to the rear section and including an outer lateral surface having a transverse cross-section gradually transitioning between the front section to the rear section. The fairing is designed such that the rear section is sufficiently spaced from the cylindrical tank that the tanker trailer is capable of the articulated movement. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126574 | VEHICLE BOUNDARY LAYER AIR FLOW CONTROL STRUCTURE - A vehicle boundary layer air flow control structure is provided with a vehicle body and a side view mirror. The vehicle body includes an exterior contoured surface with an air flow deflector. The side view mirror is attached to the vehicle body to provide a diagonally rearward direction to be viewed from a driver's seat. The air flow deflector has a downward air flow guiding surface provided in a vehicle body region of the exterior contoured surface of the vehicle body along which an air flow heading toward the side view mirror passes. The downward air flow guiding surface extends in an air flow direction of the air flow with respect to the side view mirror to divert the air flow underneath the side view mirror. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126575 | Wall and Roof Liner for Installation in a Cargo Vehicle - A wall liner system for installation within the cargo space of a van or other utility vehicle is provided. The system includes an inner panel configured to conform to and contact an inner surface of the vehicle side wall, an outer panel covering the inner panel, at least one article holder on the outer panel for stowing articles, and at least one connector fastening together the holder, the outer panel and the inner panel. The outer panel can be configured to cover and conform to the configuration of wheel wells and other components of the vehicle which protrude into the cargo space. The inner panel can comprise a rigid plate and the outer panel can comprise a less rigid moulded plastic panel, with the connector being configured to transfer substantially all of the weight of the holder onto the more rigid inner panel. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126576 | REINFORCED VEHICLE STRUCTURE - A reinforced vehicle structure includes a vehicle wall, a reinforcement member, an accessory attachment member and a plurality of mounting structures. The vehicle wall includes an outer wall surface facing an outboard direction of the vehicle and an inner wall surface facing an inboard direction of the vehicle. The reinforcement member is mounted to the outer wall surface. The accessory attachment member is mounted to the inner wall surface. In addition, the plurality of mounting structures is spaced along the reinforcement member and extends through the vehicle wall to couple the accessory attachment member to the reinforcement member. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126577 | COWL-TOP COVER - A cowl-top cover | 2012-05-24 |
20120126578 | Vehicle Hinge Pillar and Fender Insulator - A motor vehicle has a hollow space between a front pillar and a fender. A noise insulator panel is mounted within and fills the hollow the hollow space between the pillar and the fender panel to block and absorb the communication of noise to the weather strip that seals the door to the pillar. The noise insulator panel includes a housing portion of compressible foam material with a base wall that is oversized to fit in compression between the pillar and the fender panel to block the communication of noise and a sidewall that extend forwardly from the base wall to define a cavity facing the engine and tires. An absorber portion fills the open cavity of the housing portion. The absorber portion is made of a fibrous material that is secured within the cavity of the housing portion and acts to absorb noise. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126579 | REINFORCED VEHICLE STRUCTURE - A reinforced vehicle structure includes a vehicle floor, a reinforcement member, an accessory attachment member and a plurality of mounting structures. The vehicle floor has an underbody floor surface facing an underbody of the vehicle and an interior floor surface facing an interior of the vehicle. The reinforcement member is mounted to the underbody floor surface. The accessory attachment member is mounted to the interior floor surface. The plurality of mounting structures is spaced along the reinforcement member and extends through the vehicle floor to couple the accessory attachment member to the reinforcement member. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126580 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING VEHICLES AND VEHICLE OBTAINED THEREBY - A method of manufacturing vehicles, comprising at least the steps of: providing a first shaped panel made of plastic material; providing a second shaped panel; coupling the first shaped panel to the second shaped panel so as to define a structural element of the vehicle, in which a hollow space is confined between the first shaped panel and the second shaped panel; before or during coupling, arranging conductive tracks in the hollow space, which conductive tracks define at least part of an electric equipment of the vehicle; filling the hollow space with polyurethane. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126581 | LINING FOR A VEHICLE BONNET - A vehicle hood lining presenting at least one depression that is preferably elongate along an edge of the lining, the depression presenting, at a distance from its ends, at least one singularity that is not reproduced both identically and continuously all along the length of the depression. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126582 | VEHICLE BODY SUPERSTRUCTURE - A vehicle body superstructure includes a first side rail member, a second side rail member, a roof member, and a gusset. The gusset includes a rail side surface, a roof side surface, a first claw, a second claw, and a bead. The rail side surface extends along a vertical direction of a vehicle body and is connected to the first and second side rail members. The roof side surface extends along a breadthways direction of the vehicle body and is connected to the roof member. The first claw is provided at a first longitudinal end of the gusset and locked in a first locking portion provided in the first side rail member. The second claw is provided at a second longitudinal end of the gusset and is locked in a second locking portion provided in the second side rail member. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126583 | VEHICLE ROOF ASSEMBLY - A vehicle roof assembly includes a vehicle roof structure, an accessory frame and a moveable member. The vehicle roof structure includes a first roof section with a mounting slot and a second roof section with a mounting structure. The accessory frame includes a first frame end that includes a mounting flange, and a second frame end that includes a complementary mounting structure. The mounting flange engages the mounting slot to couple the accessory frame to the vehicle roof structure and to enable the accessory frame to pivot relative to the vehicle roof structure between a pre-installation position and an installed position where the complementary mounting structure engages the mounting structure. The movable member is coupled to the accessory frame and moves between a first position proximate to one of the first and second frame ends, and a second position proximate to the other of the first and second frame ends. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126584 | METHOD FOR CONNECTING TWO OBJECTS AND PANEL USING SAID METHOD - In a method for connecting two objects, comprising applying to at least one of said objects a volume of an adhesive of the type which, when cured, is flexible and thereafter a step of bringing the other of said objects in contact with said volume of adhesive, there is the additional step of, before applying said volume of adhesive, providing a stiffening device extending from and attached to the object to which said volume is to be applied and with a height which is less than the height of the completed volume of adhesive, after which additional step the volume of adhesive is applied around said stiffening device. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126585 | Roof apparatus for vehicle - A roof apparatus for a vehicle, which includes a driving shoe provided along a guide rail, a support member, a pair of first wall portions, a second wall portion provided being arranged between the first wall portions, the second wall portion including a movable member, the movable panel being tilted-up from a closed state by pushing one of guide grooves provided at the driving shoe and the movable member by the other one of the guide grooves and the movable member to move the support member upwardly relative to the driving shoe in response to a movement of the driving shoe in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and a pair of restriction portions provided at the first wall portions and contacting end surfaces of the movable member in the vehicle width direction during the tilted-up state of the movable panel with pressure. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126586 | SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM - A sliding roof system for a motor vehicle, having at least one guide rail, a cover holder which is adjustable relative to the guide rail, and a slide which is shiftable in the guide rail, wherein the slide and the cover holder each have a locking member provided thereon, each locking member being configured to engage into each other at least when the cover holder is in the closed position. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126587 | CHAIR WITH FOLDABLE DESK - A chair with a foldable desk includes a support leg having a crossbar. A seat plate installed above said support leg includes an upper seat, a lower cover and a coupler into which the crossbar is rotatably inserted. The seat plate rotates between a vertical position and a horizontal position. A back installed above a rear side of the seat plate is capable of tilting forward and rearward with tilting means. A desk installed above a side of the support leg includes an upper plate with an attachment member on its bottom. The upper plate may swing between an upper position and a lower position within an angle range. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126588 | Ganging Cup-Holder - A ganging cup-holder | 2012-05-24 |
20120126589 | VEHICLE SEAT STRUCTURE - A vehicle seat structure allowing a reduction in the weight of a seat while ensuring cushioning performance. The seat includes a base plate member with an outer frame forming an outer periphery of the seat, and concave portions with seating positions and a seat back position on an inner peripheral side of the outer frame made concave in a direction of a seating load. In addition, the seat includes a fabric member that is provided in a tensioned state in such a manner so as to close open sides of the concave portions for supporting an occupant's weight. A first cushion member is provided in positions on the fabric member, at least corresponding to the outer frame. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126590 | Pitch adjusting mechanism for bicycle saddle - A pitch adjusting mechanism for a bicycle saddle is arranged between a saddle and a seat post of the bicycle and includes: a base beneath the saddle; a connecting member being fixed to the seat post; a washer being removably assembled to a top or a bottom of the connecting member; and a fastener combining the connecting member, the washer and the base as a whole. When the washer is arranged on the top and beneath the bottom of the connecting member, a pitch of the saddle with respect to the seat post is different. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126591 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOAD LIMITING VEHICLE SEAT MEMBER - An energy management load limiting vehicle seat member or construction is shown with collision energy absorbing and anti-submarining features. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126592 | Base For A Person's Seat - A seat base having a first pair of U-shaped tubular elements capable of being deformed, the upper end portion is arranged in a torsionally rigid manner in the vertical direction on a lower surface of the seat part and the lower end portion is arranged in a torsionally rigid manner in the vertical direction on an upper surface of a region of the vehicle floor, and a second pair of S-shaped tubular elements capable of being deformed, the upper end portion is arranged in a torsionally rigid manner in the vertical direction on the lower surface of the seat part and the lower end portion is arranged in a torsionally rigid manner in the vertical direction on the upper surface of the region of the vehicle floor, wherein the first pair of elements is arranged substantially in front of the second pair of elements in the direction of the seat. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126593 | COUPLING MECHANISM FOR HEADREST OF VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat is provided comprising a seat back frame having right and left side frames, a headrest for supporting a head of a seat occupant, and a back-and-forth movable body provided inside a backrest that is positioned at a rear of the seat occupant, wherein a backward movement of the back-and-forth movable body forwardly moves the headrest to support the head of the seat occupant. The back-and-forth movable body is attached to each side frame through a link member and is provided with a backward protrusion protruding backward, and the backward protrusion extends laterally. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126594 | COUPLING MECHANISM FOR HEADREST OF VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat is provided comprising a seat back frame having right and left side frames, a headrest for supporting a head of a seat occupant, and a back-and-forth movable body provided inside a backrest that is positioned at a rear of the seat occupant, wherein a backward movement of the back-and-forth movable body forwardly moves the headrest to support the head of the seat occupant. The back-and-forth movable body is attached to each side frame through a link member and is provided with a backward protrusion protruding backward, and the backward protrusion extends laterally. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126595 | GLIDING ROCKING CHAIR AND OTTOMAN - A furniture system includes a chair and an ottoman. The chair, includes a seat, a seatback, first and second armrests, first and second base structures, and at least one chair linkage system. The seat moves relative to the first and second base structures according to the at least one linkage system. The chair includes a recess that stores the ottoman. The ottoman includes a top structure and at least one base structure. The top structure transitions between a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the top structure is positioned at a first angle relative to the at least one base structure and moves relative to the at least one base structure. In the second mode, the top structure is positioned at a second angle relative to the at least one base structure and remains fixed relative to the at least one base structure. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126596 | STACKABLE CHAIR WITH TELESCOPIC LEG MECHANISM - A chair for facilitating efficient stacking includes a seat element having a seat frame, a plurality of front legs attached to a front portion of the seat element, a plurality of rear legs attached to a back portion of the seat element, and one or more telescopic leg mechanisms disposed on at least one of the front or rear legs, wherein the telescopic leg mechanisms provide for lateral movement of the at least one of the front or rear legs with respect to the seat element. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126597 | LATCH ANCHOR INERTIAL LOCK AND PRETENSIONER - An inertial lock system for use with an anchorage system for at least one vehicle child seat, the inertial lock system. The inertial lock system includes a retainer; an anchor movably connected to the retainer; at least one energy managing component connected between the retainer and the anchor biasing the anchor in a first direction capable of managing energy transmitted between the anchor and the retainer when the anchor is displaced in the direction opposite the first direction; a retention switch component selectively engageable with the anchor to limit the movement of the anchor in the first direction; and an inertial switch selectively operable in response to a predetermined deceleration of the retainer in the first direction to selectively release the retention switch and to thereby permit the at least one energy managing device to be displaced in the first direction. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126598 | STADIUM CHAIR - The present invention relates to a stadium chair for use with bleachers. The chair includes a frame having a seat portion and a back portion, a seat cushion, and a backrest. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126599 | MOVEABLE ITEM OF SEATING FURNITURE COMPRISING A DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE RETURN FORCE - The invention relates to an item of seating furniture comprising a seat, a column, a base, a spring device for cushioning the up and down movement of the seat and a pendulum device for inducing a pendular response of the column by means of the seat, and a device for automatically adjusting the pendular return force in accordance with the weight of a person occupying the seat | 2012-05-24 |
20120126600 | LUMBAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND CORRESPONDING SEAT STRUCTURE - A lumbar support assembly ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120126601 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING WITH STANDING FROM A SEAT - An application for an assist chair includes a mechanism for interfacing the assist chair to a floor such as a base and stand and a mechanism for supporting a user of the assist chair such as a seat, seat back and optionally a seat-height adjustment and adjustable seat arms. The assist chair includes one or more devices that capture energy from a user sitting on the mechanism for supporting the user. The device(s) for capturing the energy release the energy when the user transitions from a sitting position on the assist chair to a standing position, thereby assisting the user in attaining the standing position. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126602 | POWER DISC STYLE SEAT RECLINER - A power disc style seat reclining mechanism for a vehicle seat includes a seat base fixed mounted guide disc pivotally connected to a set of pivotal discs. The pivotal discs include an internal disc segment and a seat back attaching member. Within the internal disc is a set of slots that may be actuated by a center shaft that is driven by a motor. When the internal disc is rotated, the desired seat back position is the end result as the motion is discontinued. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126603 | FITTING FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - With a fitting for a vehicle seat. comprising a first fitting part, a second fitting part which is rotatable relative to the first fitting part about an axis, an eccentric that can be acted on which is rotatably supported about the axis, and several latches which are guided by the first fitting part by means of guides which are guided in the radial direction with relative to the axis, on which the eccentric acts to move them radially outward, and which, for locking the fitting interact radially outward with the second fitting part, wherein the first fitting part defines a rotational bearing seat having a center, the second fitting part defines a rotational bearing seat having a center, and the guides each define one center line, an offset is provided between the centers of the rotational bearing seats and/or the intersection points of the center lines. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126604 | VEHICLE SEAT DEVICE HAVING FIXATING LEG PARTS - The invention relates to a dimensionally-stable leg part that can be allocated to a seat device, which leg part is respectively allocated to a left or right upper leg of a person from the knee to the hip and is in close contact with the upper leg form, wherein the leg part contacts flat to the outside of the hip, on the underside of the thigh at least on the distal end, and at least inside and outside on the knee. The invention is further directed to seat devices, particularly vehicle seat devices and vehicle seat extraction systems having said leg parts. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126605 | HEADREST AND VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle headrest comprises means for retaining the headrest on the backrest as a vehicle seat. The headrest is adjustable vertically (Z-direction) in a reversible manner relative to the backrest, and at least partially with regard to its distance from the head of a seat occupant (X-direction). Such adjustments are carried out at least temporarily at the same time. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126606 | PROTECTION MEMBER FOR COUPLING DEVICE - An object is to provide a coupling device protection member that can prevent contact between a cushion material and a coupling device to protect the coupling device. A coupling device protection member is used in a vehicle seat that includes a cushion material that is elastically deformed by loads, a frame member that is stacked to the cushion material to reinforce the cushion material, and a surface cover that covers at least the cushion material, the surface cover being coupled to the frame member via a coupling device, in which the coupling device protection member is attached to the frame material so as to protect the coupling device coupled to the frame member. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126607 | ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER STRAP MECHANISM FOR BABY STROLLER - An adjustable shoulder strap mechanism for baby stroller, provides with a pair of shoulder straps adjustable in height for suitable use of baby or child occupant of different size. The upper end of the shoulder straps can be repositioned by manipulating a driving mechanism accessible on the rear side of the backrest of a stroller. In a preferred embodiment, a head cushioning pad is disposed on the front side of the backrest, following the adjustment of the upper end of the shoulder straps. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126608 | Field Spoke Repair Kit - Disclosed herein is a bicycle wheel repair kit for joining a first segment of a spoke to a second segment of the spoke, the first segment extending radially outward from a wheel hub to terminate in a first free end and the second segment extending radially inward from a wheel rim to terminate in a second free end. The kit may include a coupler including a first engagement member and a second engagement member. The first engagement member is configured to engage the first free end. The second engagement member is generally opposite the first engagement member and configured to engage the second free end. The coupler is configured such that a distance between the first engagement member and the second engagement member can be adjusted. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126609 | WHEEL - A method of manufacturing a wheel and a tyre comprising the steps of providing a wheel and moulding a tyre to the wheel. A mould may be placed over the wheel, such that a cavity is formed between an inner surface of the mould and a rim of the wheel, for receiving material to form the tyre, which may be in a liquid form and allowed to solidify in the mould to form a tyre attached to the wheel. | 2012-05-24 |
20120126610 | BRAKE CONTROLLING DEVICE - In a brake controlling device ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120126611 | SUSPENSION UNIT - A suspension unit | 2012-05-24 |