21st week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100126026 | Dry wall hand tool - An dry wall hand tool for a dry wall includes a pusher handle and a penetrating pin including an elongated pin body having a tail end portion protruding from the pusher handle and a sharp penetrating tip for initially penetrating into the dry wall to form a hole thereat in a tool-less manner when a rotational pushing hand force is applied at the pusher handle. The dry wall hand tool further includes locking arrangement including a retention pin slidably extended from the pusher handle at a position that the retention pin is spaced apart from the penetrating pin, wherein the retention pin is arranged for penetrating into the dry wall after the penetrating pin penetrated into the dry wall, such that the pusher handle is securely locked up by the retention pin to prevent the pusher handle being rotated to remove the penetrating pin from the dry wall. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126027 | IMPACT ABSORPTION DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A RECIPROCATING TOOL - Embodiments are disclosed for a reciprocating saw that comprises a housing, a drive mechanism in the housing, a motor in the housing for driving the drive mechanism, an elongated plunger located in the housing for reciprocating motion and having a front end portion for attaching a saw blade for cutting material, the saw having an energy absorbing compliant configuration at least partially isolating a portion of the plunger and the drive mechanism from high energy impulses that can be produced by the saw blade being bound in the material being sawed during operation of the saw. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126028 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A RECIPROCATING TOOL - Embodiments are disclosed of a drive apparatus for a reciprocating tool, that comprises a housing, a rotatable drive shaft assembly located in the housing, an elongated plunger located in the housing for reciprocating motion, the plunger having a front end portion for attaching a cutting blade thereto, a rotary joint elongated rocker having a lower end portion with a lower pivot connection to the housing and an upper end with an upper pivot connection to a mid portion of the plunger, a wobble plate interface operatively connected to the drive shaft assembly, a lower portion having an effective lower pivot connection, the interface also having an upper pivot connection to a rear portion of the plunger and configured to reciprocate the plunger generally in its lengthwise direction during alternating cutting and return strokes, the distances between the upper and lower pivot connections of both the rocker and wobble plate interface together with the distance between the upper pivot connections thereof to the plunger defining a four bar mechanism that produces a path of movement of an attached cutting blade that is effective to apply a progressive non-linear cutting force to a work piece during the cutting stroke. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126029 | Reconfigurable portable powered tool and method of reconfiguring such a tool - A portable powered tool has a frame, a working component on the frame for performing an operation, a drive on the frame for operating the working component, a shaft having a first output portion that is driven by the drive around a first axis to thereby cause operation of the working component, and a transmission assembly operatively connected to the first output portion of the shaft to transmit a drive force from the first output portion to the working component to thereby cause operation of the working component. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126030 | INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SYSTEM WITH COMPASS - An interior rearview mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly and a compass sensor. A physical mount mounts the compass sensor at the reflective element whereby the compass sensor adjusts in tandem with adjustment of the reflective element. A control receives at least one signal indicative of at least one magnetic field sensed by the compass sensor. The control determines a directional heading of the vehicle based on the signal or signals and generates a signal indicative of the directional heading of the vehicle. The control may automatically compensate for adjustment of the compass sensor in tandem with adjustment of the reflective element. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126031 | Flexible Locating Device - Disclosed are embodiments of a flexible locating apparatus capable of locating a perimeter of a body with respect to an outer surface of a sheet of material, the body being one of a multitude of body shapes. One embodiment of the apparatus comprises a target member having a main portion and an adjustable component, the adjustable component having a length and at least one securing member. The adjustable component is configured to adjust the length to the body to secure the target member internal with respect to the body with the at least one securing member. A defining member is positionable on an outer surface of the sheet and comprises opposing magnets from the magnets of the first member and a perimeter defining member comprised of more than one template, each template configured to define the perimeter of a different one of the multitude of body shapes. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126032 | DUCTLESS DRYER - A ductless dryer is disclosed. The ductless dryer according to the present invention includes a hot air supply unit providing hot air into a drum and controlling heat for heating the air according to air volume, and a heat exchange unit dehumidifying humid air exhausted from the drum and controlling the amount of water used for dehumidifying according to a dew point temperature of the humid air. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126033 | Cylindrical dryer having conduits provided within a plurality of holding plates - A dryer uses conduits to carry a heating medium, such as steam, to heat the outer surface of the dryer. The volume of steam is successfully reduced to non-explosive levels and the shell need not be designed to prevent an explosion. Conduits may be formed through the shell itself or grooves may be formed on the inner surface of the shell, with the conduits retained within the grooves. Also, the conduits can be placed against the inside surface of the dryer and a material, such as zinc, can be filled in about the conduits. The material serves to both retain the conduits in place and thermally couple the conduits to the dryer to assure efficient heat transfer between the conduits and dryer. These modifications relieve the dryer from the Unfired Pressure Vessel classification to the classification of a piping assembly under ASA code regulations. This results in savings in operation safety, installation cost and operating costs due to the absence of costly inspections. Transportation costs are lowered by manufacturing a plurality of holding plates which would be transported to the location of use at which point the Yankee dryer will be constructed. It is contemplated that the plurality of holding plates would not require a shell surrounding the exterior of these holding plates. Additionally, the thermal gradient on the exterior of the Yankee dryer will be controlled through the use of a plurality of auxiliary supply and exhaust conduits. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126034 | Device for removing fluids and/or solid substances - The invention relates to an appliance ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126035 | DRYING APPARATUS - A former unit ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126036 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DEHYDRATING AND DRYING A MIXTURE OF PLASTIC GRANULES AND WATER - The invention relates to a method and a device ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126037 | Two-stage static dryer for converting organic waste to solid fuel - An energy-efficient method and apparatus for drying pelletized, moist organic material is described. The method consists of a rapid, high temperature static drying process in a shallow bed, followed by traditional vertical static drying in a deep bed. Hot exhaust gas from the shallow-bed, hot-temperature static dryer is then recirculated to provide thermal energy to the deep-bed, warn-temperature static dryer. This invention can be used to convert wet, organic waste materials such as animal and poultry waste, municipal wastewater sludge, urban post-consumer food waste, or manufactured food byproducts and residuals into solid fuel. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126038 | Method of Controlling a Tumble Laundry Drier - A method of controlling a tumble laundry drier ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126039 | Shoe With Improved Construction - A shoe construction wherein the upper is secured to the outsole by a stitch, and the upper folds inwardly in a first portion of the shoe and outwardly in a second portion of the shoe. The stitch allows an upper row of the stitching to be visible on the outside of the upper in one portion of the shoe but not visible on the outside of the upper in a different portion of the shoe. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126040 | Mechanical cushioning system for footwear - A midsole element is adapted for positioning on a medial or lateral side of a shoe. The midsole element, having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a compression element, which has at least two first strut members and at least two second strut members disposed between the top and bottom portions and supporting the top portion a distance away from the bottom portion. The at least two first strut members being separated by a first longitudinal distance in the longitudinal direction. The at least two second strut members being separated by a second longitudinal distance in the longitudinal direction and each of said first and second transversely disposed two strut members are oriented and adapted to preferentially deflect in the same direction in response to a force imparted on the midsole element. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126041 | Foot-Bed - A foot-bed, also called an innersole or sock liner, having a two-piece molded innersole with an upper section, a lower section, and an optional mesh cover (or top liner). The lower surface of the upper section of the innersole has a specific contour that follows the bottom surface of the foot. The upper section of the innersole fits into a cavity in the lower section of the innersole. The lower section is cupped in the cross-section and provides support and stability. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126042 | SHOE - The invention relates to a shoe, and in particular but not exclusively a dance or performing arts shoe, comprising a separate shank portion ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126043 | Articles of Footwear - An article of footwear promotes complimentary movement and proprioceptive feedback of a user's foot (e.g., to help an infant learn to walk or an adult balance on an uneven surface) while wearing the article of footwear. The article of footwear includes an outsole having a forefoot region, a heel region, and a mid region substantially in between the forefoot and heel regions. The three regions are configured to provide complimentary movement with respect to the user's foot. The forefoot region of the outsole includes a base portion interconnecting ground contact pads configured to move relative to one another, each ground contact pad moving substantially independently of the other relative to the base portion. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126044 | Footwear Sole with Honeycomb Reinforcement Shank, Fabric Layer, and Polymer Components - A footwear sole includes a shank with a honeycomb reinforcement structure, heel aperture and rib receptacle in the bottom side of a front region of the shank. A fabric sheath surrounds the shank. Polymers are formed in the rib receptacle, in the heel aperture and on the top side of the shank. A foot bed insert is used with the shank. The foot bed insert includes a fabric upper layer, a foam forefoot component, a foam matrix connected to the foam forefoot component, a heel cradle and a heel strike region. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126045 | Shoes - The present invention relates to a molded shoe featuring a 3 dimensional figure (e.g., an animal or character). The shoe has a sole having a bottom surface that comprises a series of projections and recesses that form a print for an animal or character, to thereby obtain an imprinting surface; and an upper, attached to the sole, having an outer surface that comprises a series of projections and recesses that form a three dimensional figure (e.g., an animal figure or a character figure). The sole and upper are substantially formed from molded plastic; the projections and recesses of the animal imprinting surface allow one wearing the shoe to make imprints on a soft surface, and the three dimensional figure on the outer surface of the upper relates to the print of the imprinting surface. The methods of the present invention further include making imprints with the bottom surface of the shoe. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126046 | Snowshoe with flexible tail - A snowshoe of molded plastic material has a tail section with greater flexibility than the main body section, thereby allowing the tail to give and deform as the snowshoe tail is engaged against the terrain during the gait of the user. At the same time, the tail is stiff enough to provide flotation needed when the full weight of the user is on one snowshoe fully engaged against terrain, such as soft snow. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126047 | SEABED ORGANIC MATERIAL RELOCATING - An apparatus to gather and relocate benthic life and life supporting material for use in combination with a seabed or aquatic bed dredger, plough, mole or other seabed disturbing apparatus comprising a means of gathering the benthic life and life supporting material in, on or above the seabed in front of and in the path of the draghead or said seabed disturbing apparatus, thereby preventing entrainment or damage to the benthic life, and a means of releasing the benthic organisms and life supporting material via a directional exit duct, away from the work area. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126048 | Hitch assembly and tractor scraper using same - A hitch assembly includes a hitch assembly frame. A tow bar includes a shaft having a first end pivotably attached to the hitch assembly frame and a coupling member attached to a second end of the shaft. A push plate is pivotably attached to the hitch assembly frame and defines a vertically aligned slot. The tow bar is movable within the vertically aligned slot. Such a hitch assembly may be used to operate machines, such as tractor scrapers, in a push-pull configuration. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126049 | ELECTRIC IRON - The present invention discloses an electric iron comprising: at least one base unit a main body provided with a water inlet, a water outlet and a water tank connected between said inlet and said outlet; said base unit and said main body may connected or disconnected by a connecting unit; said base unit provided with a water passage which can connected with said water outlet when in assembly with said main body, a steam outlet, a chamber connected between said water passage and said steam outlet and a heating plate used for heating said chamber. Since the base unit can disconnected to the main body, user can choice different heating plates based on different clothing ironing conditions. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126050 | IRONING BOARD COVER WITH STORAGE POUCH - An ironing board cover assembly has a cover sized and shaped to fit an ironing board. The cover folds into a compact arrangement for storage and unfolds into a expanded arrangement to secure to the ironing board. A pouch attached to the cover, receives the cover when the cover in the compact arrangement. When installed on the ironing board, the pouch receives ironing accessories. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126051 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING SIGNS - A mounting apparatus can be used to install a sign to a mounting surface. The mounting apparatus permits the sign, in response to an impact, to displace to dissipate or dampen force of the impact and thus prevent or reduce damage to the sign. The mounting apparatus can permit the sign to displace in at least two different directions. The sign can be biased to a neutral position. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126052 | MEDICATION TRACKER UNIT - Disclosed is a medication tracker unit. The medication tracker unit includes a freestanding body, a pocket folder and a timer. Further, the medication tracker unit includes a picture frame disposed on a front side of the freestanding body. The picture frame is configured to hold and display a sheet. The pocket folder is disposed on a rear portion of the freestanding body and is configured to store a plurality of objects including a plurality of sheets and a plurality of marking objects. Furthermore, the medication tracker unit includes a timer coupled to the freestanding body. The timer is capable of reminding a user to take medication. The displayed sheet in the picture frame is adapted to be marked by the user through a marking object of the plurality of marking objects for tracking the medication. A method for tracking medications is also disclosed. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126053 | Ammunition Magazine with Four Ammunition Stacks - The present invention is a high capacity, non-drum magazine. The high capacity magazine comprises a broad general storage area capable of holding four staggered stacks of ammunition, a unified follower on a spring system biasing the follower and associated ammunition, a central partition a barrier separating two dual staggered round stacks and around which the follower will pass, and a transition area between the feed end of the magazine and the storage area. The spring may be a composite spring system, made of two springs joined in series, or a single, variable constant, spring. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126054 | Hand Guard Assembly for Securely Attaching to a Firearm - Embodiments of the invention can include a hand guard assembly for securely attaching to a firearm. According to one embodiment, a hand guard assembly can be provided for a firearm having an upper receiver and a barrel. The hand guard assembly can include a barrel nut operable to mount the barrel to the upper receiver of the firearm. The hand guard assembly can also include a hand guard having a receiving channel about an interior portion of the hand guard. The receiving channel can be sized and shaped to receive the barrel nut such that the hand guard can be secured to the barrel nut by a securing mechanism when the hand guard is positioned about the barrel of the firearm. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126055 | FIREARM SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES WITH STACKING GEOMETRIES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Firearm support and rest assemblies having nested stacking geometries are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a firearm rest assembly for supporting a firearm having a first section spaced apart from a second section. The firearm rest assembly includes a base having a lower surface spaced apart from an upper surface, and an intermediate surface positioned between and generally parallel to the lower and upper surfaces. The firearm rest assembly further includes first and second supports coupled to the base in a configuration selected from a stored arrangement and a support arrangement. The stored arrangement includes the first and second supports positioned between the lower surface and the intermediate surface, and the support arrangement includes the first support extending from the base beyond the upper surface to support the first section of the firearm, and the second support extending from the base beyond the upper surface to support the second section of the firearm. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126056 | Field dress stabillizer - An apparatus and method that will enable a hunter to safely and easily field dress a dead animal. The apparatus includes a stake and two straps (one longer than the other) that are connected to each other, to the stake and to the dead animal's legs. The single stake can be inserted into the ground and each set of straps is adapted to be attached to stake and to one or more of the dead animal's legs. The hunter has the ability to use one, two, three or four sets of straps to restrain/control/stabilize as many of the dead animal's legs as that hunter desires to restrain/control/stabilize. The hunter also has the opportunity to use no stake and still safely, easily and successfully field dress their dead animal. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126057 | HIGH STABILITY, HIGH EFFICIENCY TRAWL DOOR AND METHODS - An improved trawl door ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126058 | FISHING LURE THAT SIMULATES A DYING FISH - A fishing lure includes a lure body, a weight and fins. The lure body is shaped like a fish, and includes a top side and a bottom side. The lure body is weighted such that it is biased towards a top side down orientation if the lure is suspended in water without being pulled through water. The at least one angled surface on the body tend to propel the lure body towards a top side up orientation if the lure is pulled through water. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126059 | Water emulsion production apparatus - A water emulsion production apparatus including a water emulsion container, a pump for applying a pressure to an oil-water mixture, an injection nozzle injecting the oil-water mixture supplied through the pump into the water emulsion container, and a collision plate which is arranged opposed to the injection nozzle in the water emulsion container and with which the oil-water mixture injected through the injection nozzle is caused to collide. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126060 | BIODIESEL PRODUCTION WITH REDUCED WATER EMISSIONS - Waste water emissions from a biodiesel production facility are substantially reduced by recovering water from a spent water stream used in a water washing step in the refining of crude biodiesel which water washing removes glycerin. The water is recovered from the spent water stream is concentrated to provide an aqueous fraction which can be recycled for the water washing. The concentration also provides a glycerin-containing fraction containing that can be blended with crude glycerin by-product generated by transesterification of glycerides to make the biodiesel. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126061 | Methods for Binding Particulate Solids - Provided are methods for binding particulate solids in a polymer fiber matrix utilizing composite waste products. A mixture of composite waste products and particulate solids is formed into solid products to create degradation resistant solid units which capture the particulate solids. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126062 | GREENHOUSE AND FORCED GREENHOUSE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A greenhouse is disclosed that generally comprises an enclosed growing section with an enclosed end gable adjacent to the growing section. The end gable is arranged to flow air into the growing section. Air distribution tubes are included within the growing section with the tubes arranged to provide for substantially uniform air flow into the growing section. The air tubes can also be arranged to compensate for heat differential between the air in the tubes and in the growing section. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126063 | PLANT GROWTH SYSTEM - It is intended to provide a plant growth system wherein light sources are located close to plants so as to efficiently ensure a sufficient amount of light for the plants to grow and simultaneously ensure air flow, thereby providing a favorable growth environment for the plants. In a plant growth chamber ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126064 | PLANT FASTENER AND METHOD OF FASTENING A PLANT TO A TRELLIS - A fastener and method of securing a plant to a wire is described. The fastener may be used, for example, to secure a grapevine to a foliage wire. In one embodiment, a flexible fastener is provided that can secure the plant. The fastener includes two convex portions for attaching to the wire, and can deform to restrain the plant against the wire. In one embodiment, the fastener is deformable to allow the two convex portions to overlap and accept the wire, thus restraining a plant. In another embodiment, a biodegradable fastener is provided that can easily secure a plant to a wire, and which can be left in the field to decompose. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126065 | METHOD OF IMPROVING GERMINATION OF PLANT SEED - A method of improving germination of plant seeds, comprising a low temperature contact process of allowing plant seeds to contact plant growth regulating agents and water at a temperature lower than 10° C. wherein the treatment time in the low temperature contact process is shorter than 24 hours, and a method of improving germination of plant seeds, comprising (1) a low temperature contact process of allowing plant seeds to contact plant growth regulating agents and water at a temperature lower than 10° C., and (2) a low temperature preservation process of preserving, after the first process, the plant seeds at a temperature lower than 10° C., wherein the sum of the treatment time in the low temperature contact process and the treatment time in the low temperature preservation process is shorter than 24 hours; and the like. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126066 | Modular Green Roof System - A modular green roof system includes: a bottom layer including a porous structure such that water may pass through the bottom layer; a silt management layer adjacent to the bottom layer; an insulation layer adjacent to the silt management layer; a water retention layer adjacent to the insulation layer, a growth media layer adjacent to the water retention layer; a biodegradable layer including plant seed adjacent to the growth media layer; a top layer including a porous structure such that water and sunlight may pass through the top layer, wherein the top layer and the bottom layer form a perimeter within which the silt management layer, the water retention layer, the growth media layer and the biodegradable layer are contained; and a plurality of thickness controllers spaced intermittently such that the distance between the bottom layer and the top layer is limited by the thickness controllers. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126067 | BURNER FOR HIGHLY CAKING COAL, AND GASIFIER - In a burner for highly caking coal in which a solid fuel channel and a gasifying agent channel are provided in a double pipe structure, the temperature increase of the particles of a highly caking solid fuel and the resulting fusion and expansion of the particles are prevented or suppressed, thereby enabling a stable operation of the gasifier. In a burner for highly caking coal in which a solid fuel channel that is attached for gasifying a highly caking solid fuel that has been pulverized into particles and that supplies the solid fuel into the gasifier, and a gasifying agent channel that supplies a gasifying agent into the gasifier are provided in a double pipe structure, the burner has a triple pipe structure including a cooling water channel that circulates cooling water between the solid fuel channel and the gasifying agent channel, and the cooling water is recovered after use. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126068 | USE OF A MIXTURE OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND NITROGEN AS AN INERTING AND FLOW MEDIUM IN POWDER INJECTION SYSTEMS FOR PULVERIZED COAL GASIFICATION UNDER PRESSURE - A powder injection system for use in pulverized coal gasification under pressure is provided. The powder injection system includes a reservoir for stocking the pulverized coal, a plurality of power injection tubes and a metering unit. A mixture of nitrogen and carbon dioxide is fed to the components that are at operating pressure, namely the powder injection tube and the metering unit, as the inerting and flow medium or fluidizing medium. The nitrogen and carbon dioxide mixture-carrying components are heated in such a manner that the temperature is above the threshold of the diphase range. A method is also provided. The method allows reduction of the nitrogen content in the product gas, which nitrogen is caused by the powder injection system, especially when used in pulverized coal gasification under pressure to produce a synthesis gas for the production of different hydrocarbons. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126069 | GASIFIER FEED SYSTEM - The present invention has been designed to provide a solution to problems with conventional gasifiers which operate by having fuel introduced at one end of a gasification retort and gas and residues removed from the other end. This frequently results in powdered char residues being ejected with the gas, causing increased gas clean-up requirements. The present invention provides a solution to this problem by removing the gas from the retort at the fuel inlet end via the fuel feed apparatus which is preferably a combined ram and scroll feed providing a supply of fuel under anaerobic conditions. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126070 | FUEL REFORMER - A fuel reformer, includes: a reformer burner, which generates a flame in a reforming pipe disposed to surround at least the flame of the reformer burner, the reforming pipe being filled with a reforming catalyst and having corrugated portions on a surface facing the reformer burner and a bottom surface of the reforming pipe disposed adjacent to the flame in which a flame blocking member is disposed between the flame of the reformer burner and the reforming pipe to isolate the flame of the reformer burner from the reforming pipe. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126071 | RFID PET DOOR - Embodiments of the invention relate to the field of pet doors, particularly selective entry pet doors based on detection of RFID tags. We describe a pet door comprising: an RFID reader to read an RFID tag on a pet; and a lock coupled to said RFID reader to control access through said pet door in response to an RFID signal from said tag; wherein said RFID reader has two modes, a first operational mode and a second, reduced power mode, and wherein said pet door further comprises: a pet proximity detector coupled to said RFID reader to identify when a pet is proximate said pet door and to control said RFID reader responsive to said identification such that when said pet is proximate said RFID is in said operational mode and such that said RFID reader is otherwise in said reduced power mode. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126072 | Door Operating Device of Air Conditioner for Automobile - A door operating device of an air conditioner for an automobile may include a cam plate which is rotatably connected to a stationary member to rotate according to a conversion of an air conditioning mode, and a plurality of rotation lever, one end of which is coupled to respective mode door and the other one end of which is connected to a guide member formed to the cam plate to guide movement of the other end of the rotation lever in response to rotation of the cam plate, the mode doors being pivotally coupled to the stationary member, wherein opening amounts of respective mode door are regulated according to a rotation angle of the cam plate which rotates by a control member to convert the air conditioning mode. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126073 | ACTUATOR FOR ELEVATOR DOORS, ELEVATOR DOOR ARRANGEMENT INCLUDING SAME AND METHODS - A double door actuation system is provided. The actuation system includes a base frame, a drive motor, first and second guide rails and a pair of rail support arrangements. The drive motor is mounted to the base frame and includes a pinion gear rotatable about an axis of rotation. The guide rails include opposed raceways and a gear rack. The gear rack engages the pinion gear opposite sides such that the pinion gear simultaneously drives the guide rails in opposite directions parallel to a drive axis. The rail support arrangements are mounted to the base frame and support guide rails. The rail support arrangements maintain a substantially constant lateral location of the guide rails in a direction perpendicular to both the drive axis and axis of rotation to maintain a substantially constant mesh between the pinion the gear racks. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126074 | MULTI-USE HATCH COVER FOR DUCTS HAVING A CURVED CIRCUMFERENCE - This invention provides a hatch cover suitable for use with fluid ducts having a wide range of diameters, the hatch cover is formed from a plate of a resilient material and is generally of an elongated shape. The resilient material forming the plate has sufficient elasticity to be able to conform to the curvature of the inner surface of a fluid duct when the cover is in place and is held against the inner surface to cover an opening through the duct wall. A flexible gasket material is secured to at least the entire circumferential edge portion of the outer major surface of the resilient plate. The resilient plate is secured to the duct by a plurality of clamping mechanisms attached to the outer surface of the resilient plate so as to press on the outer surface of the duct when clamped, and thus to cause the outer surface of the hatch cover to press against the inner surface of the duct. The gasket material on the outer surface of the plate assists in forming a relatively fluid tight seal between the gasket material and the inner surface of the duct and the outer surface of the resilient plate. The material forming the resilient plate should have sufficient flexibility and elasticity to conform to the curvature of the inner surface of the duct when clamped. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126075 | OPEN/CLOSE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INSPECTION LID - An open/close control system for an inspection lid adapted not to open while a vehicle travels. The open/close control system has emergency release means which disables power transmission of drive means for opening and closing a side entrance/exit door of a railway vehicle. The emergency release means is installed in a space inside a wall surface inside the vehicle, and the space can be opened and closed by the inspection lid. The emergency release means has locking devices provided in the space inside the wall surface in order to restrict rotation of the inspection lid, and also has an open/close controller for detecting traveling of the railway vehicle to actuate the locking device. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126076 | Expandable gate - An expandable gate is described which includes a top horizontal guide rod, a bottom horizontal guide rod and vertical bar members extending from the top guide rod to the bottom guide rod. Each of the bar members has a top guide rod slot and a bottom guide bar slot and the top guide rod extends through each of the top guide rod slots and the bottom guide rod extends through each of the bottom guide rod slots. The vertical bar members may slide horizontally on guide rod members between an open expanded position where the bars are spaced further apart from one another and a closed collapsed position where the bars are closer together. The bar members each have spring connection holes at spaced locations between said top guide rod slot and said bottom guide rod slot. Elongated flexible tension bar springs are provided which lie flat when no forces are applied to the springs. Each of the bar spring have a central opening and have an elongated upper end opening and an elongated lower end opening. The springs have overlapping ends are positioned between adjacent bar members. First connectors rigidly attach a central portion of each spring to a bar member. Second connectors slidingly attach an upper end portion and a lower end portion of each spring to a bar member and the springs urge the vertical bar members to move closer together to the collapsed closed position. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126077 | Glass run having a molded part attached to doorframes of vehicles - A glass run attached to a doorframe of a vehicle. The glass run comprises a molded part attached to a corner part of the doorframe, and a fin, formed integrally with the molded part, and covering the corner part of the doorframe. The fin includes a pair of hooks that protrude from a back of a rim of the fin. When the glass run is attached to the corner part of the doorframe, each of the hooks is engaged with a cutout formed in a flange of the doorframe so that the flange holds the rim of the fin. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126078 | REMOVABLE DOWNSPOUT FOR A GUTTER SYSTEM - A removable downspout system for use with conventional gutter systems includes a spout mated with a gutter of the gutter system, a box mated with a downspout for the gutter system, and components for removably mating the downspout fitted with the box to the gutter fitted with the spout. The spout and the box mate with one another, as nested structures, to prevent leakage at the junction between the spout and the box. A base is provided for attaching the downspout to the receiving structure, and a clip cooperates with the base for removably retaining the downspout to the base. As an alternative, a support structure is provided for mating the downspout with an underground system of pipe, and is fitted over the entrance to the underground system of pipe. A clamp is also provided for attaching the downspout to the receiving structure, in cooperation with a clip for removably retaining the downspout to the clamp. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126079 | WIND POWER PLANT AND A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A wind power plant includes a tower, the tower including at least one tower section provided with at least one flange and forming at least part of the wall of the tower. The power plant further includes an element provided with at least one flange and adapted to be installed adjacent the tower section. The tower section and the element have abutting flanges, the flanges being releasably interconnected by sets of bolts and nuts. At least one surface associated with each set of bolt and nut and facing away from the flanges is provided with a plurality of recesses for receiving projections of a tightening device. A method of joining a tower section and an adjacent element is also disclosed. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126080 | ROTATABLE BUILDING - A rotatable building structure that comprises: a vertically extending building having one or more floors; a fixed core support for supporting the building, located substantially centrally beneath the building; a rotatable annular drive system for rotating the building, located lower than the building and with its centre substantially aligned with the vertical centreline of the building, the system having an upper surface and a planar lower surface; and a fixed outer support, located beneath the annular drive system, the support having a planar upper surface that contacts the planar lower surface of the annular drive system; wherein at least one of the lower surface of the annular drive system and the upper surface of the fixed outer support is a bearing material, permitting rotation of the annular drive system over the fixed outer support, such that the annular drive system is rotated via a planar to planar bearing system. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126081 | TRELLIS AND ACCENT BAND - A trellis system is disclosed wherein the trellis comprises a front tube, a back tube, and two end tubes joined together, a plurality of roof panels, each panel having a perimeter, wherein the perimeter of the panel is coupled to at least a back tube surface and a front tube surface; a plurality of cross member assemblies wherein the cross member assemblies assist in creating tension between the front tube and the back tube, and a plurality of fasteners coupling the front tube to the end tubes, the back tube to the end tubes, and the roof panels to at least the front tube and the back tube, wherein the fasteners are not visible when the trellis system is installed. The trellis system also includes accent bands. A plurality of turnbuckles allows for easy leveling of the trellis. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126082 | PREFABRICATED SERVICE POD - The present invention relates to a prefabricated service pod comprising: a central framework adapted to accommodate at least one utility means, said utility means being selected from: an electricity supply, a telecommunications/data supply, a water supply, a waste fluid drainage conduit, and a ventilation supply; and at least two sections attached to said framework selected from: a kitchen section, a bathroom section, and a staircase section. The present invention also describes a method of constructing a building using a prefabricated service pod. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126083 | BEADED SOFFIT PANEL AND METHOD FOR BUILDINGS AND THE LIKE - A beaded soffit panel and related method for buildings and the like includes a plurality of generally flat, imperforate base portions shaped to enclose at least a portion of the soffit when the soffit panel is mounted in a generally horizontal orientation under the eave. A plurality of generally M-shaped, contoured beads extend between the base portions, and have oppositely inclined sidewalls with center walls therebetween to create a decorative appearance on the soffit panel. A plurality of narrow vent slits extend through the exterior faces of the bead sidewalls at a predetermined acute angle to define angled tabs that extend inwardly, whereby when the soffit panel is installed, vision through the vent slits from a position generally underneath the eave is substantially blocked by the angled tabs. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126084 | Alignment Brace For Insulated Concrete Walls And Method Of Construction - An alignment brace for multi-level insulated concrete form walls that utilizes a cured base level wall for anchoring the brace that will be used to brace and align a succeeding wall level comprising, a bracing beam having first and second sections that are pivotally interconnected at a pivot point, an elongated adjustment beam disposed in spaced relation from the bracing beam and co-planar therewith where the adjustment beam is pivotally interconnected to the bracing beam at the pivot point and where the adjustment beam carries at its distal ends a jack screw assembly for expanding or contracting the spacing between the distal ends of the adjustment beam and the bracing beam. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126085 | Swimming Pool Brace Assembly - A swimming pool brace assembly having a brace and bracket used to attach a concrete form. The bracket positions the concrete form between the concrete footing and the deck of the swimming pool. The swimming pool brace is provided with receptacles that are adapted to receive the brackets, which are used to retain the position of the concrete form. The receptacles of the brace allow the brackets to be attached to either side of the brace. The bracket includes a retention feature that is configured to retain the bracket in position once inserted into the receptacle of the brace. The bracket includes a series of radially spaced inwardly extending protrusions that engage the concrete form. The protrusions are adapted to deflect to adjust for variations in the size of the forms. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126086 | ROOF RIDGE WIND TURBINE - Disclosed are systems and method that generally relate to the capture of wind energy by small wind turbines mounted on buildings with gabled roofs. Wind energy harnessing system for gabled roof buildings having a roof ridge including a low silhouette visually appealing enclosure mounted along the roof ridge of a building and extending down both sides of the roof forming the ridge. The enclosure includes airflow guides defined by columns extending down a length of both sides of the building roof forming sidewalls and a roof formed of pivoting louvers above the columns. A paddle-wheel type wind turbine consists of a multiple-bladed cylindrical shaft that contacts the wind and provides rotational work mounted within the enclosure and a generator connected to the wind turbine for converting the rotational work from the wind turbine to electrical energy. The enclosure for the wind turbine functions to capture wind and directs the airflow via the airflow guides before it reaches the ridge. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126087 | Plank Based Photovoltaic Conversion System - A power generating system includes a series of interconnected photovoltaic plank units, each made of multiple PV panels secured to a building structure spandrel area. The PV planks are adapted to be readily mounted to reduce installation time and cost. Electrical power can be more advantageously generated from surface areas of building structures such as commercial garages, overpasses and similar concrete facades previously untapped for solar energy harvesting. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126088 | REPAIR AND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NON-STANDARD DOORS AND JAMBS - A door security system serves to substantially improve the reliability of the entire door assembly with sidelights. The system may comprise five or six components generally having an L-shaped cross section. Several doorjamb stanchion shields may be mounted around a door jamb stanchion on the side of the door jamb corresponding to the door slab free swinging edge. Similarly several door jamb stanchion shields may also be mounted on a door jamb stanchion on the hinge side of the door jamb. The shields include sleeves that wraps on two sides around the door jamb stanchion to reinforce and stabilize the door system. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126089 | STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS - The present invention relates to building elements (A) for building of framings of joists or walls. Each building element consists of trapezoid thin sheet here called profile plate ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126090 | SPECIALTY CEILING STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL CEILING GRID - A rectangular ceiling tile proportioned for use in a standard rectangular ceiling grid module formed by grid tees, the tile having a pair of conductors arranged to feed low voltage electrical power from the grid elements to an electric or electronic device carried on the tile, the conductors each extending to an edge or edges of the tile and adapted to make physical contact with a conductor carried on a grid element when supported on such grid element. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126091 | RAIL FOR STRETCHED CLOTH FALSE WALL | 2010-05-27 |
20100126092 | FIRE-RATED WALL CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT - The present invention is directed toward fire-rated wall construction components for use in building construction. The invention provides wall components and systems which have fire-retardant characteristics, as well as wall components which allow for needed ventilation in a building throughout times when no fire is present. Embodiments include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving intumescent material. When the intumescent material becomes hot, it expands rapidly and fills its surrounding area, blocking fire, heat, and smoke from traveling to other areas of a building. Other embodiments | 2010-05-27 |
20100126093 | END WALL PANEL - An end wall panel for an arch-style steel building is disclosed. The end wall panel is fabricated from metal sheet and consists of a plurality of upper flanges spaced apart from one another. The upper flanges are connected to lower flanges by a web section extending at an angle from the upper flange. Flange stiffeners also extend at an angle from the outermost upper flanges. The end wall panel provides increased strength in an arch-style steel building and can withstand critical wind loads without additional stiffeners. The end wall panel is also inexpensive to manufacture and install into an arch-style steel building. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126094 | SOLAR WALL TUBE - A Solar Wall Tube, including a tube and one or more glass blocks, that integrates with masonry construction and guides natural light into a building is described. The tube structure provides a much cleaner aesthetic over previous glass block installation methods while guiding more natural light to the building interior. The Solar Wall Tube also offers advantages of significantly improved thermal insulation and structural integrity over a single glass block and longevity of an enclosed building material. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126095 | Warp-Resistant Wooden Header - The disclosure includes warm resistant wooden beams and methods of manufacturing. In one embodiment, wooden beams having opposing major surfaces covered by hydrophobic polymeric films exhibit dry surface friction values of about 3.0-20 lbs. and blocking values of about 0-150 lbs. Specific hydrophobic polymeric films include polyethylene and polypropylene films. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126096 | SPRING FLANGE FOR ROOFING SYSTEMS - Disclosed is a spring flange termination system including a spring flange member of a resilient material, the member including an anchoring portion and a biasing portion, a first roof component anchored to the anchoring portion, a second roof component proximate the first component, and moveable in relation to the first component, and a roofing membrane including a first membrane portion and second membrane portion, the first membrane portion being anchored to the first component and the second membrane portion being loose laid over the first component or the second component, wherein the first membrane portion is disposed between the member and the first component such that the anchoring portion of the member anchors the first membrane portion to the first component, and wherein the biasing portion is configured to create a bias on second membrane portion towards at least one of the first component and the second component. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126097 | METAL STUD - A metal stud including first and second metal panels defining first and second flat surfaces with longitudinal edges each turned inwardly away from the flat surfaces. The first and second panels are positioned in parallel spaced apart relationship with the first flat surface and the second flat surface being outwardly directed relative to each other. An angular metal coupling element includes a continuous length of metal material periodically bent in opposite directions. The coupling element is positioned between the first and second panels and bent to periodically and alternately contact the first and second panels at contact points. The coupling element is fixed to the first and second panels at the contact points by spot welding or the like. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126098 | Recessed Wall-Wash Staggered Mounting System - The invention comprises a completely recessed wall-wash lighting fixture capable of being installed within a ceiling. The lighting fixture comprises a housing, which contains a lamp. The invention may comprise a lighting fixture further comprises a reflector disposed within the housing and adjacent to the first end of the housing. The invention may also comprise a flared lamp shield attached to the housing, which is capable of protecting the lighting fixture from damage. The lamp shield extends below the ceiling when the lighting fixture is installed. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126099 | MODULAR PANEL UNITS FOR CONSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES - A panel unit ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126100 | Flooring Member - A flooring member | 2010-05-27 |
20100126101 | FLOOR BEAM SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A floor beam assembly, system, and method for supporting floor beams within a structure are provided. According to one embodiment, a floor beam assembly for installing a floor beam within a structure is provided. The assembly includes at least one floor beam, wherein at least a portion of each floor beam comprises a composite material. The assembly also includes at least one support bracket attached to a structure, wherein each support bracket is configured to support at least a portion of a floor beam thereon. In addition, the assembly includes at least one conductive element extending from the at least one support bracket and configured for electrically communicating with the at least one support bracket. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126102 | Hollow Profiled Element, Particularly for a Lattice Tower; Method for the Production of Such a Hollow Profiled Element; Lattice Tower Comprising at Least Three Corner Posts - A hollow section, in particular for a lattice tower, including a first section part and a second section part, wherein the cross-section of the hollow section is formed such that the first section part includes two legs and the second section part is arranged between the legs of the first section part such that, in order to form a closed hollow cross-section, one of the end edges of the second section part is connected to one of the legs and the other end edge of the second section part is connected to the other leg of the first section part such that a partial segment of the particular leg of the first section part projects beyond the connection site. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126103 | CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING BUILDING COMPONENTS - A connector for a wall structure wherein the connector connects to and reinforces a stud within the wall structure, or in some cases, the connector actually functions as a stud. The connector includes an elongated web and a pair of flanges that project from the web. About the lower portion of the connector there is provided a series of tabs that extend from the web and the two flanges and are turned so as to overlap and form a transfer structure that extends between the flanges about the lower end of the connector. In use, the connector can be connected to respective studs in a wall structure and at the same time anchor to an underlying structure such as a floor. In other cases, the connector itself can be utilized in the wall structure as a stud. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126104 | ELECTRIFIED CEILING GRID - An elongated grid tee for supplying low voltage power on a suspended ceiling comprising at least two electrically conductive paths electrically insulated from each other, extending lengthwise of the tee, and accessible for receiving or supplying electrical power at numerous locations along the length of the tee. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126105 | MULTI-CIRCUIT ELECTRIFIED CEILING GRID - A suspended ceiling elongate grid tee having a lower flange, a vertical web, and an upper hollow reinforcing bulb, at least some of the flange, web and bulb elements, having relatively flat exposed or accessible surfaces, and a plurality of pairs of conductors attached to said flat surfaces and extending along substantially the full length of the tee whereby grid tee is capable of carrying at least two fully independent DC circuits. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126106 | Wall framing system - The invention relates to a wall framing system ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126107 | ROOFING TILE CLIP AND INSTALLATION METHOD - A roof clip ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126108 | CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR CONNECTION OF TUBES RODS AND BEAMS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRUSSES - This invention refers to a variety of mechanical joints-nodes used to interconnect between them straight parts tubes, rods, beams to construct trusses. In all cases of truss constructions the main question is how to interconnect the straight parts and the usual up to now practices have limited possibilities for mass production of standardized joints-nodes or straight sections that can secure uniform-fixed mechanical strength at the point of interconnection and flexibility in the architectural design. The present invention has achieved the design of a series-variety of standard components for the assembly of joints-nodes with variable-self adjusting angles with moving arms ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126109 | Recessed Wall-Wash Staggered Mounting System - The invention comprises a completely recessed wall-wash lighting fixture capable of being installed within a ceiling. The lighting fixture comprises a housing, which contains a lamp. The invention may comprise a lighting fixture further comprises a reflector disposed within the housing and adjacent to the first end of the housing. The invention may also comprise a flared lamp shield attached to the housing, which is capable of protecting the lighting fixture from damage. The lamp shield extends below the ceiling when the lighting fixture is installed. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126110 | INSTALLING UNDERLAYMENT SYSTEMS - Methods for installing underlayment systems include the steps of laying at least one piece of a pre-formed board over at least one first portion surface area of a sub-floor. The pre-formed board is preferably fire-resistant gypsum board, which may also be water- and/or moisture-resistant. A second portion surface area of the sub-floor, which is adjacent to each first portion surface area, is designated to receive a poured underlayment after a tub is installed over the laid at least one piece of pre-formed board. In some instances, a sound mat may be laid over each first portion surface area of the sub-floor, prior to laying the at least one piece of the pre-formed board, and, then, another sound mat may be laid over the second portion surface area of the sub-floor, after laying the at least one piece of pre-formed board and prior to pouring the poured underlayment. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126111 | MODULAR CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Structural insulated panel construction systems and techniques permitting simplified construction with pre-field-assembled components. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126112 | Method of anchoring fastening element - A method of anchoring a fastening element includes drilling a borehole ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126113 | Drywall backing apparatus and method of installing same - A drywall backing apparatus for metal studding consists of a two-limb backing member, with one limb extending orthogonal to the other to present a generally L-shaped form. The metal studding comprises a plurality of U-shaped studs, the flanges of which have overturned edges for engagement and registration with grooves in the backing member which bridges and is secured by fasteners to successive studs to provide suitable fixing for wall furniture. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126114 | APPARATUS FOR CLADDING AN INSULATION MEMBER, A COMPOSITE CLADDED INSULATION MEMBER, AND METHODS OF FORMING AND INSTALLING SAME - A cladding apparatus includes a receiving member securing an insulation member, and a forming member having a delivery portion and a base. A cladding surface of the base is spaced from a coatable surface of the insulation member to define a cavity. A conduit of the delivery portion delivers a coating material, through a coating aperture in the base, into the cavity. The cladding surface forms a composite cladded insulation piece, including a coating layer bonded to the coatable surface. An inner coating surface of the coating layer has projections securely encasing the coated surface of the insulation member. A mounting surface of the insulation member is mounted on a building substrate. A wall finish is applied to an outer surface of the coating layer. Corresponding methods of forming and installing the pieces are also provided. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126115 | Wind Turbine Tower Monitoring Device - A wind turbine installation monitoring device, for detecting relative movement between two adjacent components of a wind turbine installation is provided. The device comprises a deformable member together with a securing device. The securing device is configured to enable the device to be connectable to a wind turbine installation, in use. The deformable member is located across an interface between the adjacent components of a wind turbine installation. Further, a detection device is provided and configured to detect deflection of the deformable member and thereby to detect relative movement between the two components. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126116 | CLOSING APPARATUS FOR CONTAINERS - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2010-05-27 |
20100126117 | REFRIGERATOR DOOR VACUUM PRESERVATION SYSTEM - A refrigerator includes a hands-free vacuum preservation system mounted on a door of the refrigerator comprising a main body portion having a slot therein for receiving an open end of a plastic bag. Sensors within the slot detect the presence of the bag and a retaining device is actuated to punch holes in the bag and retain the bag in position for a vacuum sealing event. An intake port within the system communicates with a vacuum source to remove air from the bag, and a heat sealer seals the bag closed. In a preferred embodiment, once sensors located on the main body portion detect the presence of a consumer's hand, the retaining device releases the bag. The resultant vacuum sealed bag can be stored in a conventional manner, or by hanging the bag from hooks extending through the holes formed therein by the retaining device. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126118 | BAG RETRIEVAL ASSEMBLY AND BAG FOR PRESSED BALES - A bag retrieval assembly and bag, which facilitates the covering of a bale of cotton or other fibrous material, are discussed. The bag is configured to be used with the bag retrieval assembly, which is configured to manipulate the bag from a stacked or stored configuration to an open configuration that may be raised and held into a position for further processing. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126119 | HEAT ACTIVATED SUPPORT SYSTEM - A method for packaging a plurality of particles in a flexible container begins by moving the particles through an opening of the flexible container to at least partially fill the flexible container. An expandable material is then disposed, in an unexpanded state, to at least a portion of the flexible container. Next, at least a portion of the expandable material is activated after the moving step has begun to expand the expandable material and increase the rigidity of the expandable material to stabilize the flexible container. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126120 | APPARATUS FOR HANDLING AND PLACEMENT OF ITEMS ON AN ASSEMBLY LINE - An apparatus and a method are described for manufacturing and/or packaging of multiple items simultaneously, in particular the handling and placement for packaging of the items on an assembly line. In particular, the apparatus and method are for use in changing the center spacing of the simultaneously manufactured items between two locations on the assembly line. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126121 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES HAVING COLLAPSIBLE AND ERECTABLE CONTAINERS CONTAINING A PACKAGING MATERIAL - A container assembly is provided which includes a container selectively moveable between an erect condition and a collapsed or substantially flattened condition. A packaging material for support objects is disposed within an object receiving space of the container and secured thereto so that the packaging material remains in the object receiving space of the container when the container is in either the erect condition or the collapsed or substantially flattened condition. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126122 | Packaging machine for packs of beverage containers and related conveying device - A conveying device and a packaging machine for beverage containers are disclosed. The beverage containers are grouped as packs and wrapped with film, comprising a horizontal conveying device including an endlessly circulating conveyor chain whose movable members and/or meshes each have a supporting structure and contact areas for the packs and/or coatings that include significant portions of PTFE plastic. The contact areas of plastic have a thickness corresponding to at least 10% of the thickness of the supporting structure covered and/or coated therewith | 2010-05-27 |
20100126123 | KITCHEN EXTRACTOR HOOD WITH INNOVATIVE DESIGN - The present invention relates to an extractor hood that comprises an extraction conduit and a delivery conduit, the first one housing an air treatment unit that extracts air through the lower mouth of the same conduit, and the second one housing an air treatment unit that produces a forced air flow with inside-outside direction, which is suitably conveyed by a deflector with downward inclination to generate a pneumatic screen above the cook top that conveys fumes rising from the cook top towards the lower mouth of the extraction conduit. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126124 | BAG FILTER ASSEMBLY - A bag filter assembly is described; wherein the bag filter assembly includes a filter header, filter media, and a plurality of cover strips and one more living hinges. The header, the cover strips and the living hinges are injection molded as a single part from a plastic material. An adhesive is applied to the header. The pocket rings are also plastic injection molded as a single part with the header, the covers strips and the living hinge. | 2010-05-27 |
20100126125 | CYLINDRICAL FILTER ELEMENT - To be able to achieve better compensation for length changes in a cylindrical filter element ( | 2010-05-27 |