| 22nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
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| 20110127738 | DETACHABLE ROLLER MEANS AND MOVABLE BAG OR CASE - The present invention relates to a detachable roller means and a movable bag or case having said detachable roller means, said roller means comprises a roller seat ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127739 | SWINGABLE AND SPEEDABLE FREEWHEELED VEHICLE - A swingable and speedable freewheeled vehicle includes a swingable device installed between a frame and each rear wheel. The swingable device has a guiding track fixed to a seated member, a spindle pivoted on said seated member, and a sliding assembly for sliding along the guiding track. Thereby, while driving the freewheeled vehicle via swinging, a sliding stem of the sliding assembly would slide along the guiding track and subject to an inertial force. Accordingly, a distance between the ground and the frame would be varied commensurately with the freewheeled vehicle moving along with the inertia force during the sliding so as to readily and speedily motivate the freewheeled vehicle forwards. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127740 | SKATER - A skater includes a boarding part twistable about a longitudinal axis. When the boarding part is twisted, a swivel caster is rotated about the longitudinal axis. The swivel caster is attached to the underside of the rear part of the boarding part with a swiveling axis inclined in a traveling direction. The rotation of the swivel caster can turn the boarding part to the right or the left or achieve a desired driving force for the skater. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127741 | DEVICE FOR THE OPTIONAL GUIDING OF AT LEAST ONE SELF-STEERING WHEEL OF A TROLLEY - The invention relates to a device for the optional guiding of at least one self-steering wheel of a trolley. According to the invention, the wheel is of the type that is mounted on a support that pivots around a vertical axis. The device comprises: a push bar which forms a dual-articulated steering member that can be accessed by the user; means for rotating a first clutch part about the vertical axis in response to steering member movements; and means which can be used at will to couple and uncouple the first clutch part in relation to a second clutch part which is solidly connected to the aforementioned support of the wheel, in response to other steering member movements. In addition, a coin-operated locking device for preventing the movement of the trolley is built into a casing which houses a transmission element of the guiding device and which is fixed to the push bar of the trolley. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127742 | RACK ASSIST TYPE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a rack-assist type electric power steering apparatus, in which when a ball nut slides a rack bar while rotating, a vibration and a noise in the axis direction and the radial direction, generated from the rack bar and a rack housing, are absorbed. This facilitates the operation of the ball nut and the rack bar, and reduces the vibration and the noise, thereby resulting in an effect for providing a comfortable steering feeling to a driver. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127743 | TAILORED BLANK MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STRUCTURAL MEMBER USING THE SAME - A tailored blank material | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127744 | DAMPING BUSHING FOR TORSION-BEAM REAR AXLE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A damping bushing is provided for an axle bearing of a trailing arm of a torsion-beam rear axle for a motor vehicle, in particular for an automobile, which includes, but is not limited to a bushing outer sleeve, a bushing inner sleeve, and a damping body. The interposed damping body is disposed coaxially to the bushing outer sleeve and to the bushing inner sleeve between these two elements. The bushing inner sleeve forms a radially outwardly extending spherical surface and the damping bushing has at least one further element that abuts extensively against the spherical surface formed by the bushing inner sleeve. Furthermore, a torsion-beam axle is provided that is fitted with these bushings. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127745 | ARM-WHEEL TYPE ROBOTIC VEHICLE COMPRISING SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A vehicle and a suspension system, for stabilizing vehicle disposition by lowering the center of gravity, and improving stability control performance are provided. The vehicle includes a body, at least one arm, a bottom unit, which may be a wheel, coupled to one end of an arm of the at least one arm, and a suspension system having a spring disposed to generate a counter moment in a direction that offsets an impact moment applied to the arm that is subjected to an impact. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127746 | LIGHTWEIGHT HEAVY DUTY BUSHING WITH EASY ASSEMBLY - A lightweight heavy duty bushing assembly for use in a vehicle suspension system and being low cost and having a high assembly tolerance is disclosed. A metal bar pin is press fit into a bushing formed from a metal sleeve bonded to an elastomeric housing. The metal sleeve is deformable such that exact tolerances of the metal sleeve and the bar pin are not required. The metal bar pin has extended ends with a hole in each end for attachment of the metal bar pin to vehicle suspension components, mounting brackets, or to the vehicle frame. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127747 | Wheel suspension - The invention relates to a wheel suspension having a shock absorber ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127748 | MANUAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A device that detachably mounts to the front side of a wheelchair frame, or similar vehicle, to manually lift or otherwise manipulate an occupied wheelchair up and/or down stairs. The manual wheelchair lift attachment comprises a wheelchair attachment portion and a handhold member for lifting that is connected by connecting arms. The wheelchair lift attachment apparatus may be adjustable to be configured with different sized wheelchairs. The invention also relates to a wheelchair having a permanent wheelchair frame that operably accepts a lifting mechanism apparatus. The invention also relates to a method of using the foregoing attachment and permanent configuration to transport an occupied wheelchair up and/or down stairs or otherwise maneuver the occupied wheelchair about other similar obstacles. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127749 | AUTOMATIC BRAKE - A system for braking a trailer being coupled to a pulling vehicle by means of a coupling device, comprising a supply circuit on the pulling vehicle side, and a brake circuit on the trailer side, wherein the brake circuit is removably attached to the supply circuit by means of at least one plug-in coupling. The invention is based on the object of providing a system for braking a trailer, wherein the risk of an uncontrolled vehicle movement, at least of the trailer vehicle, is reduced. The problem is solved according to the invention by means of a system wherein disposed within the brake circuit is a ventilation valve that can be remotely controlled by the pulling vehicle. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127750 | Fifth Wheel Secondary Lock - A secondary lock assembly for a fifth wheel, where the fifth wheel includes a hitch plate with a rearward opening slot to receive a trailer kingpin and a transversely sliding primary locking member for retaining the kingpin within the slot. The assembly comprises a tie bar pivotally connected at its middle to the primary locking member and a transversely oriented pull bar pivotally connected at an inner end to the forward end of the tie bar. The pull bar comprises a rearward offset tab. A latch is pivotally connected roughly at the center of the latch to the forward end of the tie bar, and also pivotally connected at a point rearwardly and inwardly offset from the first pivoting connection to the offset tab. A detent extends from a transverse wall comprised in said hitch plate such that said detent lies in the same horizontal plane as said latch. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127751 | Adjustable Height Fifth Wheel Hitch - An adjustable height fifth wheel hitch is provided. The fifth wheel hitch comprises a pedestal and a fifth wheel hitch assembly. The fifth wheel hitch assembly includes journal bearings which pivotally connect with risers of the pedestal. The risers of the pedestal include a plurality of openings located at different levels. The height of the fifth wheel assembly in relation to the tractor may be adjusted by aligning openings in the journal bearings with co-level openings in the risers and inserting a mounting pin through such openings. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127752 | COUPLER FOR TOWED VEHICLES - Apparatus, methods, and other examples associated with a hitch ball coupler are described herein. In one example, a coupler includes a body and a cap. The body and cap are pivotally connected on a first end. The body includes a first recess and a shoulder. The cap is selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position. The cap includes a second recess that selectively forms a socket with the first recess, and an arm extending from a second end that engages the shoulder when the cap is in the open position. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127753 | LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY AND TANDEM SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A leaf spring assembly and a tandem suspension system of a vehicle includes a number of leaf springs secured together so as to form a central seat adapted to be mounted to a chassis of the vehicle. The leaf spring assembly also includes a first end portion adapted to be mounted to a first axle of the vehicle and a second end portion adapted to be mounted to a second axle of the vehicle. Each leaf spring features a central arcuate section and a pair of end sections, where a thickness of the leaf spring is at a maximum in the central arcuate section and tapers down in thickness towards the pair of end sections so that a constant stress results in the material of the leaf spring when the leaf spring assembly is used in the suspension system. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127754 | RAMP BRACKET FOR CURTAIN AIRBAG OF VEHICLE - A ramp bracket for a curtain airbag cushion of a vehicle may include a cushion storage portion storing the curtain airbag cushion therein, the cushion storage portion having an opening on a first sidewall thereof such that the curtain airbag cushion is deployed through the opening, wherein the first sidewall includes upper and lower surfaces to define the opening, and a shock absorption portion formed under a lower surface of the cushion storage portion and absorbing a shock generated when a passenger collides to the shock absorption portion. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127755 | AIRBAG DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to ensure smooth deployment of an airbag having a turned-back end portion. The present invention is an airbag device that expands and deploys in a curtain shape on a side portion of a vehicle interior in order to protect an occupant of the vehicle interior, where the airbag includes a gas generator for generating an expansion gas and an airbag that deploys when it is expanded by the gas supplied from the gas generator. The airbag is compressed into an elongated shape when stowed and an end portion of the elongated airbag is turned back in a lengthwise direction, thereby forming an airbag main portion that is not turned back and the turned-back end portion. A restricting member is also provided to restrict deployment of the turned-back end portion of the airbag toward a vehicle outer side when the device is activated. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127756 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FOLDING AN AIRBAG FOR AN AIRBAG MODULE - A method for folding an airbag for an airbag module in which the airbag is disposed on a support is provided. At least one piling element for folding the airbag is provided next to the exterior edge of the airbag disposed on the support. The airbag is folded together using the at least one piling element in that the piling element is moved along the support in the direction toward the interior of the airbag disposed on the support. A retainer protrudes from the at least one piling element and moving together with the piling element during the movement thereof and reaching over or under an edge area of the airbag. The at least one retainer acts on an edge area of the airbag in such a way that an undercut is formed in the airbag through the effect of the retainer. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127757 | STABILIZATION SYSTEM FOR LIFTING VEHICLES - Single movement stabilization system comprising the head of a vehicle for housing at least two stabilizer arms ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127758 | MOTOR VEHICLE WITH AN AT LEAST PARTLY MOBILE ROOF - The invention relates to a motor vehicle with a roof, comprising a moving flexible roof region, provided with a cover, embodied such that the roof comprises a further roof region separate from the flexible region and divided into rigid roof sections, whereby in the fully open roof position the flexible roof region lies below a rigid roof section extending over the same in the form of a cover. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127759 | HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE FRAME - A frame for a heavy-duty vehicle includes a pair of spaced-apart, parallel, elongated and longitudinally extending main members. Each one of a pair of hangers is attached to and depends below a respective one of the main members. An axle/suspension system is mounted on the hangers. A vertically disposed brace structure extends between and is attached to the hangers and the main members. The brace structure includes a hanger cross member disposed perpendicularly between the hangers and a pair of inclined members each of which extend between and are attached to the hanger cross member and to a respective one of the main members or to a respective one of the main members and a respective one of the hangers. The brace structure efficiently dissipates loads from the axle/suspension system into the frame adjacent the hangers and eliminates the need for additional cross members within the frame. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127760 | Belt Buckle - A seat belt buckle ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127761 | PROTECTIVE PLATE MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR A FUEL TANK - A protective plate can be mounted to a fuel tank without using costly melt bonding and insert blow molding. A mounting recess is formed in the peripheral wall of a fuel tank ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127762 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SECURITY ELEMENTS HAVING MUTUALLY REGISTERED DESIGNS - The present invention relates to a method for producing a security element ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127763 | MICROPOROUS MATERIAL CONTAINING A SECURITY FEATURE - Provided is a microporous material, e.g., a microporous sheet material, having a matrix of polyolefin, finely-divided, substantially water insoluble particulate filler, a network of interconnecting pores communicating throughout the microporous material, and at least one retrospectively identifiable taggant material embedded within the matrix, optionally the at least one taggant being unique to an end user for the microporous material, wherein the polyolefin is present in the microporous material in an amount of 20 to 35 weight percent, based on the weight of the microporous material. The taggant material provides a marker, signature or code that is capable of retrospective identification by machine, instrument or by the naked eye. Articles including the microporous material and processes for preparing the microporous material also are provided. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127764 | SADDLE TEE - An improved saddle tee for branching a conduit from a main line is disclosed. The saddle tee includes a base unit that defines an opening for receiving a tap and interlocking jaws for securing the base unit to a main line. The tap may include a shaped portion for receiving a tool interface to rotate the tap to drive the tap into the main line. The tool interface could be secured to a power tool to enable rapid driving of the saddle tee into the main line. The saddle tee may also include offset arcuate interlocking jaws to enable the jaws to interlock around the main line with ease. Optional interface surfaces on the tap and base unit enable the tap and base unit to interlock to limit rotation of the tap relative to the base unit when the tap is fully inserted into the base unit. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127765 | CLAMPING COLLAR FOR A DUCT, DUCT PROVIDED THEREWITH AND METHOD FOR BLOCKING THE ROTATION OF THE COLLAR ON THIS DUCT - The present invention relates to a clamping collar suitable for fitting in a groove of a polymer duct to be connected to a nozzle for the transportation of a fluid, such a duct fitted with this collar and a method for blocking the rotation of the collar on this duct. The invention applies in particular to a pressurized hot air duct for motor vehicles of plastic material type and requiring a fitted metal collar. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127766 | Quick Connector - A quick connector can surely prevent incomplete connection of a tube thereto and is provided with a retainer which can be easily returned to its releasing position without being subject to restrictive conditions including working space when the tube connected to the quick connector needs to be removed from the quick connector. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127767 | Releasable Connection Assembly for Joining Tubing Sections - A connection assembly for creating a releasable fluid seal connection between two or more sections of tubing includes a male fitting and a female fitting. Connection assemblies generally include the male fitting having a pair of clasps that releasably interact with corresponding catch structures on the female fitting. Interactions between the female and male fittings can be rotatable with respect to the male and/or female fittings. Buckle structures are also disclosed having connection capabilities for a plurality of sections of tubing. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127768 | IMPROVED TUBING SECTION COUPLING - A tubing section coupling comprises a first tubular portion and a second tubular portion ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127769 | PIPE COUPLER - A pipe coupler for physically connecting and forming a pressurized seal between two sections of pipe. The pipe coupler comprises a body having a through hole, the through hole defining an inner surface of the body. Two contact seals are installed onto two sealing grooves, respectively, located around a circumference of the inner surface. Each of the two pipe sections are inserted into the through hole from opposing ends of the body and are secured to the pipe coupler using retaining fasteners through apertures located through the body. The contact seals form a pressurized seal between the outside surface of the pipes and the inner surface of the body, thereby creating a mechanical and pressurized coupling between the two pipes. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127770 | COUPLING RING - A coupling ring is provided, including a series of unit members with adjacent unit members rotatably coupled to each other, and a fastener coupling unit members on both ends to each other. A concave groove provided to extend circumferentially is externally fitted into an outer circumference of each of two opposing flanges. The unit members on the both ends are coupled to each other by the fastener to be turned into an annular state. The fastener is fastened to thereby press an inclined surface. The flanges are pressure-bonded to each other by forces generated during pressing. A stopper member is provided to restrict a separation angle between the unit member on one end and an adjacent unit member to fall within a certain angle in an open state in which the unit members on the both ends are not coupled to each other provided on at least one of the unit members. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127771 | FITTINGS FOR HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC COUPLINGS - Hydraulic fittings for use in high pressure hydraulic couplings are provided. The fittings include a body of a hard material such as steel or stainless steel and having an externally threaded portion that terminates in a frusto-conical nose defining a frusto-conical sealing surface, a circumferential groove provided in the sealing surface, and an annular seal received in the groove and comprised of a more malleable material than said hard material, wherein a portion of the annular seal extends beyond the sealing surface such that the annular seal deforms to closely conform to an internal frusto-conical sealing surface of a complementary fitting used in the coupling to provide a fluid seal between the fittings. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127772 | WIND TURBINE GENERATOR AND ITS CONTROL METHOD - There is provided a yaw control technique for a wind turbine generator that can decrease the magnitude of the wind direction deviation even though the wind direction changes gradually over an extended period of time while suppressing an increase in the number of yaw rotations. Further, there is provided a yaw control technique for a wind turbine generator that can improve the efficiency of a wind turbine generator by performing yaw rotation at an appropriate timing through early detection of transitional changes in the wind direction. The wind turbine generator includes a nacelle in which a wind turbine rotor is mounted, a rotating mechanism that performs yaw rotation of the nacelle, a wind direction measuring means that measures a wind direction, and a controller that controls the rotating mechanism. The controller calculates the wind direction deviation from the direction of the wind turbine rotor and the wind direction measured by the wind direction measuring means, and performs yaw rotation of the nacelle by the rotating mechanism when any one of the following conditions (1) and (2) is satisfied. The conditions (1) and (2) include (1) a state where the absolute value of the wind direction deviation is not less than a first threshold (or a state where the absolute value of the wind direction deviation exceeds a first threshold) continues for a predetermined first duration, and (2) a state where the absolute value of the wind direction deviation is not less than a second threshold larger than the first threshold (or a state where the absolute value of the wind direction deviation exceeds a second threshold) continues for a second duration shorter than the first duration. Assuming that the current time is denoted by t | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127773 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATION OF POWER USING SOLAR ENERGY - An electricity generation system is presented. The electricity generation system includes a solar preheater for preheating compressed discharge air, a combustor to receive the heated compressed air from the solar preheater, burn a fuel using the heated compressed air to generate hot burned gas, a first turbine to receive the hot burned gas from the combustor, expand the hot burned gas to generate exhaust gas, a heat recovery steam generator to receive the exhaust gas from the first turbine, generate vapor by heating a condensed fluid using the exhaust gas, a solar evaporator/superheater to receive a heated working fluid from the heat recovery steam generator, generate solar vapor by heating the heated working fluid, and a second turbine to drive a second generator using vapor and the solar vapor. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127774 | Energy converter for flowing fluids and gases - An electrical machine, e.g. water turbine or bow propeller includes a ring shaped stator ring and inside it a rotatable rotor ring with to it mounted blades flown around by the fluid. Magnetic elements generate axial directed magnetic forces between rotor and stator. Stabilizing elements keep the rotor during operation in an axial stable position. The magnetic elements include permanent magnets to generate an axial directed magnetic preload which is oppositely directed to the force exerted by the water to the rotor ring such that the axial force to be exerted by the stabilization means is smaller. The magnetic elements include the stator and rotor of the generator/motor, wherein the stator and rotor are behind each other, relative to the axial direction. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127775 | Airborne Power Generation System With Modular Structural Elements - A tethered airborne electrical power generation system which may utilize a strutted frame structure with airfoils built into the frame to keep wind turbine driven generators which are within the structure airborne. The primary rotors utilize the prevailing wind to generate rotational velocity. Electrical power generated is returned to ground using a tether that is also adapted to fasten the flying system to the ground. The flying system is adapted to be able to use electrical energy to provide power to the primary turbines which are used as motors to raise the system from the ground, or mounting support, into the air. The system may then be raised into a prevailing wind and use airfoils in the system to provide lift while the system is tethered to the ground. The motors may then resume operation as turbines for electrical power generation. The system may be somewhat planar in that many turbines may have their rotors substantially in one or more planes or planar regions. The system may also be adapted to be assembled of modular components such that a variety of different numbers of turbines may be flown, yet the system may be substantially constructed from multiple similar members. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127776 | POWER GENERATOR - The present invention provides a power generator for generating electricity comprising a high pressure core having an interior chamber. The interior chamber is filled with a volume of one or more pressurized inert gases. A microwave frequency generator is provided for resonating the gas at a high radio frequency typically 2.4 GHz or higher, and means for securing and emitting the frequency generator into the core are provided. In addition, electrical conductors are positioned in the core to effectuate the production of electricity through lightening, arc, flame, and high heat. The conductors extend through the core to conduct the flow of electricity away from the core. A coolant such as water may be circulated around the outside surface of the core to dissipate heat from the core, the coolant can then be converted to steam to power a turbine to provide a second method through which the invention generates electricity. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127777 | Grid power storage and frequency regulation - An apparatus to capture and store electricity, and then instantly retransmit it on demand, is disclosed. An electric motor transfers rotational energy to at least one energy storage spring that rotationally connects to an electric generator via a variety of rotational energy connecting elements. Utilizing energy storage springs in this manner enables intermittent generation from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, to provide base load electric power as well as providing frequency regulation to the national electric power grids. Electric grid power may be utilized when the price is low to compress the springs, and then released and transferred to an electric generator when the price of electricity is higher. Rotational energy storage may be utilized to provide backup power for applications of all sizes. It is efficient, scalable, and deployable almost anywhere. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127778 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING ENERGY FROM BIOMASS - A method and apparatus for extracting useful energy from biomass fuels as part of a hybrid electricity generating thermal power plant, utilising both a primary heat source, such as coal, gas, oil or nuclear power, and a secondary heat source in the form of biomass, whereby the biomass is oxidised in aqueous solution in a supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) process utilising energy from the primary heat source to heat and compress a feed stream of water to a temperature and pressure at or beyond its critical point. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127779 | Locking Device for Windows - The locking device for a window comprises a window side-locking unit which is installed in the window and a window frame side-locking unit which is installed in the window frame. For preventing intruder access to the window, a stop member of the window frame side-locking unit contacts a holding member of the window side-locking unit through vertical movement thereof in order to restrict the movement of the window. According to the present invention, the locking apparatus for the window comprises the window side-locking unit which is installed in the window and the window frame side-locking unit which is installed in the window frame. The stop member of the window frame side-locking unit contacts the holding member of the window side-locking unit through vertical movement. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127780 | LOCK UNIT COMPRISING TWO PAWLS AND POSITION DETECTION MEANS - A lock unit ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127781 | LOCKABLE VEHICLE CLOSURE BUMPERS - A closure assembly and method of operation for a vehicle closure includes a latch for selectively securing the closure to the vehicle, and a lockable bumper assembly that includes an electronic locking mechanism that can selectively secure the bumper in a pocket of the base to add an additional mechanism for securing the closure to the vehicle. The locking mechanism may be controlled to secure the bumper to the base after a controller detects that the latch is latched and the bumper is seated in the pocket of the base. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127782 | Vehicle door protection device - The vehicle door protection device is a removable device for prevention of dents and other damage to a vehicle door, such as damage typically caused by the opening of an adjacent vehicle door. The vehicle door protection device includes an elongated base having opposed inner and outer surfaces, and an elongated fin joined to the outer surface of the base and projecting orthogonal thereto. The elongated base and elongated fin are preferably formed from high impact plastic or the like. The elongated fin preferably has a main body portion with an outer edge of increased thickness, enhancing the rigidity thereof. The inner surface of the base is releasably secured to an exterior face of the vehicle door by a magnetic layer secured to the inner surface. Alternatively, for vehicles having bodies formed from fiberglass or the like, the inner surface may have at least one suction cup secured thereto. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127783 | Bumper Reinforcement Member - A bumper reinforcement member including a front reinforcement member and a back reinforcement member, wherein the front reinforcement member includes a front intermediate face, which becomes a bumper front face, and a front groove arranged above and below the front intermediate face and that recesses from the bumper front face side towards a bumper rear face side; the back reinforcement member includes a back intermediate face positioned on a front side than bottom faces of both upper and lower front grooves, and a back groove arranged above and below the back intermediate face and that recesses from the bumper front face side towards the bumper rear face side; and the front reinforcement member and the back reinforcement member have the front groove contained in the back groove without bringing at least the bottom faces of the front groove and the back groove into surface contact with each other. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127784 | DEVICE FOR COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTS OF CANINE ORIGIN - The present invention refers to an improved device for the collection of solid wastes or deposits of canine or similar origin from the ground, and more specifically to those which are of a disposable nature formed by a bag to house the waste incorporating a mechanism for easy sealability thereof. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127785 | HANDLING DEVICE AND HANDLING METHOD FOR WAFERS - The invention relates to a handling device and to a handling method for wafers, in particular for wafers with a thickness of less than 100 μm. According to the invention it is provided that an adhesive membrane is arranged so as to delimit at least one workspace, the volume of which can be changed by supplying or removing pressurising medium, and in that the size of the contact surface between the adhesive membrane and the wafer can be adjusted by changing the workspace volume. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127786 | DEVICE FOR GRIPPING AN OBJECT BY TIGHTENING, COMPRISING A MAIN BODY, ARTICULATED JAW HOLDERS, AND ACTUATING MEANS - A clamp-type gripping device for grasping an object by tightening, in particular a food product, including a main body that is suitable for being mounted on a manipulator, movable jaw holders that are suitable for passing, by pivoting, from a first open position, in which the jaws are loosened, to a second closed position, in which said jaws are tightened around the object that is to be grasped, and actuating means, comprising a first piston that is integral with a second piston by means of a screw, whereby the unit can move axially in translation inside the main body and makes it possible to pass the jaw holders from the first position into the second position, and vice versa. The actuating means are arranged completely, and move exclusively, inside the main body, which is hollow. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127787 | ACTIVATED CHOPSTICKS - An implement ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127788 | OPTICAL-TYPE POSITION DETECTING DEVICE, HAND APPARATUS, AND TOUCH PANEL - An optical detection device includes: a translucent unit that has elasticity; a light source unit that emits detection light toward the translucent unit; a light sensitive unit that is directed toward the translucent unit and has light sensitivity; and a detection unit that detects a target object based on the intensity of light received by the light sensitive unit. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127789 | WINDOW INSULATION KIT FOR INHABITABLE MULTI-WINDOWED VEHICLES - A window insulation kit comprising a plurality of window covers sized to releasably couple to interior surfaces of an inhabitable multi-windowed vehicle and overlay those windows to create a light-tight and insulating covering of those windows. The basic kit includes the window covers, couplings, instructions, and implements used to assist in installing the window covers. The kit may also include one or more of an inhabitable multi-windowed vehicle, an electric heater, and an electric air conditioner. The kit may also include packaging having a transparent portion to allow the consumer to view the window covers. The window covers may bear decoration, advertising, or other designs. The window covers are preferably opaque in the visible and infrared spectrum. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127790 | DEVICE CAPABLE OF MODULATION BY EXPANSION OR COMPACTION FOR FORMING A PROTECTION AND TRANSPORT STRUCTURE AT THE BACK AND AT THE HEIGHT OF THE ROOF OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - An automatic modulatable device that forms a high structure at the rear of a motor vehicle or that retracts to behind the front seats. The invention relates to a transport and protection device of structure that can be modulated to: form a structure in which all of the elements are connected to constitute a linkage so that it can be modulated solely by applying pressure, with its high frame damping the forces generated by the energy from the load in the event of a front impact, and that folds vertically and horizontally to behind the front seats to form protection for the cab. This structure is made up of a central support ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127791 | CONSOLE ASSEMBLY - A console assembly for use in an automotive vehicle is provided. The console assembly includes a housing having first end wall, a pair of side walls spaced apart from each other, and an open end spaced apart from the first end wall. Each of the pair of side walls has a free end. The free end extends from the first end wall so as to define a first storage compartment. Each of the pair of side walls also includes a slot extending longitudinally from the free end towards the first end wall. The console assembly further includes a storage box slidably engaged within the housing. The storage box has a second end wall and a pair of arms spaced apart from each other. Each of the pair of arms is configured to engage respective slots of the housing. The storage box is operable to move between a first position and a second position. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127792 | STORAGE PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A storage panel assembly for a vehicle includes a panel having louvered exterior and internal surfaces. A vent structure is formed on a portion of the panel. At least one lug nut retention assembly is formed on the portion of the panel including the vent structure. The exterior louvered surface of the panel remains unblemished. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127793 | OVERHEAD CONSOLE FOR VEHICLE - Provided is an overhead console for a vehicle including a housing installed in the front of an indoor ceiling of the vehicle, having an opening opened downward, and including a rotary shaft installed in the opening, a mirror case rotatably coupled to the rotary shaft of the housing and having an insertion part formed therein, a conversation mirror attached to the mirror case and including a mirror that enters and exits in a direction of a driver, and a spectacles-case inserted into the insertion part of the mirror case and rotatably coupled to the rotary shaft of the housing, to which the mirror case is coupled. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127794 | VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat base having a forward portion and a rearward portion, wherein the rearward portion is tiltable about the forward portion. A seatback is connected to the rearward portion of the seat base. The seat back tilts with the rearward portion when the rearward portion is tilted relative to the forward portion to provide ingress/egress access behind the seat back and the seat base. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127795 | SNAP-IN FASTENER - A snap-in fastener is provided for securing a vehicle component to a vehicle structure. The fastener comprises a base having a longitudinal axis, a first leg extending downwardly and outwardly from the base and configured to apply a force to the vehicle structure in a first direction, and a second leg extending downwardly from the base and configured to apply a force to the vehicle structure in a second direction that is substantially opposite the first direction. The first leg may have a first portion extending from the base at a first angle relative to the longitudinal axis and a second portion extending from the first portion at a second angle relative to the longitudinal axis that is different than the first angle. The first leg may also have a foot having a contact surface with an inwardly extending profile for engaging an edge of the vehicle structure. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127796 | Grocery cart covering device | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127797 | Vehicle Side Door Structures - A vehicle side door structure includes a door and a rocker panel providing a show surface beneath the door. The rocker panel includes a trim portion providing the show surface and a connecting portion moveably connected to the trim portion by a region of weakness such that the connecting portion is movable relative to the trim portion while connected thereto between an unlatched position and a latched position. The trim portion includes a lowest point and an upwardly extending section that locates a lowermost point of the region of weakness above the lowest point of the trim portion with the connecting portion in the latched position. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127798 | Stiffener for Vehicle - A stiffener for a vehicle, may include a coupling stiffener part, an upper stiffener part extending integrally from an upper end of the coupling stiffener part, and protruding to a forward direction of the vehicle with a predetermined length, and a lower stiffener part extending integrally from a lower end of the coupling stiffener part, and protruding to the forward direction of the vehicle, with a predetermined length, wherein the coupling stiffener is secured to a bumper back beam, and wherein the upper stiffener part and the lower stiffener part are complementarily operated about the coupling stiffener part serving as a support shaft in a seesaw type manner to absorb shocks, in the event of a collision between the vehicle and a pedestrian. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127799 | STORAGE PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A storage panel assembly for a vehicle includes a panel having a louvered exterior and internal surfaces. A vent structure is formed on a portion of the panel. At least one jack wrench clip assembly is formed on the portion of the panel including the vent structure. The exterior louvered surface of the panel remains unblemished. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127800 | CONSTRUCTION FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A construction for an automotive vehicle having a generally vertically extending pillar positioned adjacent a door opening as well as a laterally extending cross member having one end aligned with the pillar adjacent its bottom. A gusset has one end secured to one end of the cross member and a second end secured to the pillar. A crush box is attached to the pillar and includes at least a portion aligned with the second end of the gusset to provide a controlled pillar deformation resulting in a constant force-deformation loading of the gusset during a side impact. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127801 | PILLAR FOR VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a pillar of a vehicle body structure for supporting the roof of an automotive vehicle. The pillar includes an outer panel having a side panel attached to an inner panel. The pillar further includes a first and second reinforcing member. The first reinforcing member has a planar surface and a first reinforcing edge. The second reinforcing member also has a planar surface and a second reinforcing edge. The first reinforcing member is spaced apart from the second reinforcing member, and the first and second reinforcing edges abut against respective side panel and inner panel portions so as to transmit load between the outer panel and the inner panel and reduce deformation of the outer panel under a predetermined load. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127802 | CENTER PILLAR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - A center pillar assembly for a vehicle may include a center pillar panel which is not connected to a side reinforcing panel at one end thereof, and a center pillar reinforcing member connecting the other one end of the center pillar panel with the side reinforcing panel for reinforcing the center pillar panel. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127803 | AIR DUCT SYSTEM MATING ROOF AIR DUCTS WITH HEADLINER AIR DUCTS - An air duct system which mates an air duct attached to the roof of an automotive vehicle and an air duct attached to a nonexposed surface of a headliner is provided. The air duct system is attached to an air supply which delivers directed air and is disposed between an inner surface of the roof and the nonexposed surface of the headliner. The headliner includes an opening into the passenger compartment of the automotive vehicle. The air duct system includes a first air duct and a second air duct. The first air duct is attached to the inner surface of the roof, and the second air duct is attached to the nonexposed surface of the headliner. Upon installation of the headliner to the roof a portal on the first air duct registers with a portal on the second air duct so as to provide an air flow passage between said first air duct and said second air duct. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127804 | TRIM RING HAVING REINFORCED SNAP POSTS - A snap post for use in conjunction with a snap lid to attach a trim ring to an opening of a headliner of an automotive vehicle is provided. The snap post includes an elongated leg extending outwardly from the trim ring. The elongated leg has a barb for engaging with the snap lid disposed on a distal end thereof. A support structure provides the elongated leg with sufficient reinforcement to withstand the stress imposed during the installation of the headliner, yet provides sufficient flexibility for the quick and easy attachment of the trim ring to the opening of the headliner. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127805 | HEADLINER ASSEMBLY HAVING A REINFORCEMENT MEMBER AND SUBCOMPONENT ROUTING AID - A headliner assembly for covering an inner surface of an automotive vehicle roof having an opening is provided. The headliner assembly includes a dimensionally stable substrate having an upper surface facing the inner surface of the roof, and an opposite lower surface. The substrate is secured to the opening of the roof at an attachment point. A reinforcement member having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface fixedly secured to the top surface of the substrate. The reinforcement member is disposed adjacent the attachment point to provide additional rigidity to a region of the substrate surrounding the attachment point. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127806 | SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY - A sliding roof sunshade assembly for a vehicle has a sunshade element which can be moved in opening direction and a closing direction. The sunshade element has a bow at a free front end. At least one force-transmitting drive element is connected to the bow and to a drive in order to move the sunshade element into a closed setting, with the front end of the sunshade element assuming a predetermined closed position in the closed setting. At least one elastic intermediate element is arranged in a force flow between the drive and the front end of the sunshade element. Once the front end of the sunshade element has reached the closed position, the drive moves the drive element onward into a predetermined end setting in which the intermediate element is elastically deformed. The predetermined end setting corresponds to a position in which the elastic intermediate element is compressed by an amount within a predetermined tolerance path. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127807 | ROOF ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICLES INCLUDING MOON ROOF ASSEMBLIES - A moon roof assembly for a vehicle includes an actuator-driven panel having an open position and a closed position. A moon roof trim ring at least partially surrounds the panel. The moon roof trim ring includes a control housing for supporting a control system. A control system is located in the control housing. The control system includes a control member that is exposed through an opening in the moon roof trim ring for actuating the control member and moving the panel between the open position and the closed position. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127808 | VEHICLE ROOF HAVING EXTERNALLY RUNNING SLIDING ROOF - A vehicle roof ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127809 | CONNECTING STRUCTURE OF RESIN PANEL AND STIFFENER FOR VEHICLE - A connecting structure of a resin panel and a stiffener for a vehicle, including the resin panel, a resin frame attached to a circumference of the resin panel; a weather strip attached to the frame; a metallic stiffener which is provided at the vicinity of the circumference of the resin panel; wherein the frame includes an extended part which extends outside of a side of the resin panel and the weather strip and the stiffener are integrally connected such that the weather strip and the stiffener sandwich the extended part, and wherein the frame is moved against a pinching force of the weather strip and the stiffener when the resin panel is deformed by a thermal expansion/contraction. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127810 | COLLAPSIBLE INFANT BOUNCER - An infant bouncer comprising a lower frame which is placeable upon an underlying surface, and an upper frame which is pivotally connected to the lower frame and selectively moveable relative thereto between a deployed or extended position, and a collapsed or storage position. An adjustment mechanism may be integrated into the frame and operative to allow for the selective adjustment of the bounce or vibration of the upper frame relative to the lower frame when the upper frame is in its deployed position. An infant seat is connected to the upper frame. If outfitted with the adjustment mechanism, the infant bouncer allows for the adjustment of the level of bounce or vibration which the frame may undergo, such adjustment being based on the size and weight of the infant placed into the bouncer. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127811 | CHILD SAFETY SEAT - A child safety seat having storage space includes a seating base whereon an engaging slot is formed, an armrest base, and a storage structure. The armrest base is disposed on a side of the seating base and is detachably coupled with the engaging slot. The storage structure is disposed on the armrest base. A first storage space is formed inside the storage structure. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127812 | Latch lock out - A latch lock out assembly for use with an armrest of a vehicle is disclosed. The latch lock out assembly comprises a flexible body secured to the armrest on an end of the body. The latch lock out assembly also comprises a generally cylindrically shaped blocking member arranged on an end of the body. The blocking member will be used to block the disengagement of a latch from a locking surface when the armrest is in a generally vertical or seat back position but flex or bend to a secondary or disengaged position when the armrest is in a generally horizontal position within the vehicle. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127813 | ANGLE ADJUSTER FOR BICYCLE SEAT - An angle adjuster for a bicycle seat that is disposed between a frame of a vehicle and a seat. The angle adjuster for a bicycle seat includes: a frame connector configured to be connected with the frame; a seat connector configured to support the seat, rotatably connected to the upper end of the frame connector, and having a nose at bottom facing the frame connector; an angle adjusting assembly disposed between the frame connector and the seat connector, and having a plurality of locking steps where the nose is configured to be selectively engaged to control rotational angle of the seat connector; an operating lever configured to be mounted on the frame to operate the angle adjusting assembly; and a wire connecting the angle adjusting assembly with the operating lever and reciprocating the angle adjusting assembly, when the operating lever is operated. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127814 | LOCKING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A locking device, in particular for a vehicle seat, includes a latch ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127815 | DETACHABLE CHAIR CUSHION AND BACKPACK ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention broadly relate to a chair cushion adaptable for transport on a backpack and adaptable to industry-standard seating devices for safety and comfort. In one embodiment of the present invention, a portable chair cushion apparatus comprises a back support portion, having an outer casing surrounding a cushion material, and back support attachment means protruding from a rear surface thereof, a seat portion, having an outer casing surrounding a cushion material, and a backpack connection means protruding from a bottom surface thereof, and a connection strap attached to the rear surface of the back support portion on a first end, and attached to the bottom surface of a seat portion on a second end. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127816 | Upholstery dinning chair cover - This chair cover will make any old chair look as if it had been completely re-upholstered from the top to the bottom. The design of this cover slides on from the top of the chair, with flaps that attaches underneath the chair to hold the cover firmly in place, and flaps that cover the legs on the chair, and eliminate the old fashioned skirts on slipcovers that are currently being sold in stores. Cushion has been added for comfort and firmness, and the chair cover is easy to make and use. It is also completely different from any chair or slipcover that has ever been designs, and just as convenient to use. The purpose of the upholstery chair cover is to give the appearance of a new or reupholstered chair. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127817 | LUMBAR SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A lumbar supporting device for a vehicle, may include an actuator, a lumbar plate slidably mounted to a seat back frame of the vehicle, and having a lumbar support part, wherein the lumbar support part is formed between upper and lower ends of the lumbar plate, and a driving unit coupled to the actuator and pulling both upper and lower portions of the lumbar plate together towards the lumbar support part, using power transmitted from the actuator. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127818 | SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING DUAL ACTUATED LOCKING MECHANISM - A seat assembly for supporting an occupant above a floor of a passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle is provided. The seat assembly includes a dual actuated lever mechanism operable by movement of a seat back from a seated position to a stowed position or the actuation of a handle. The lever mechanism engages with a locking mechanism such that when the lever mechanism is in a first position a first lock locks the upper rails to the lower rails when the seat assembly is in the seated position. When the lever mechanism is in a second position a second lock locks the upper rails to the lower rails when the seat assembly is in the cargo position. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127819 | Operator Seat Structure of Construction Machine - A seat structure for an operator that is set in a cab of a construction machine such as a wheel loader includes: a suspension equipment fixed to a floor frame; a plate-shaped attachment bracket attached on the suspension equipment; a seat and a work equipment console juxtaposed to each other on the attachment bracket. The seat is attached to the attachment bracket via slide rails in a manner slidable back and forth. The work equipment console is also attached to the attachment bracket via a slide rail in a manner slidable back and forth. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127820 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR CHAIRS - An adjustment device for chairs, comprising a main body ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127821 | VEHICLE SEAT AND RECLINER MEMORY MODULE - A seat assembly having a recliner mechanism and a memory module. The recliner mechanism facilitates pivotal movement of a seat back. The memory module controls operation of the recliner mechanism. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127822 | SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING REAR ACTUATED EGRESS MECHANISM - A seat assembly for an automotive vehicle having a rear actuated release mechanism is provided. The seat assembly includes a seat frame, and a seat back pivotally mounted to the seat frame about a pivot axis for movement between a seated position and a stowed position. The seat assembly further includes a release mechanism capable of locking, releasing, and moving the seat back from a seated position to a stowed position. The release mechanism is actuated by a release handle having an elongated slot formed therein. An egress mechanism operable to actuate the release mechanism from the rear of the seat assembly, includes a bracket pivotally attached to the seat frame and having a pin engaged within the slot of the release handle. The rotation of the bracket from a first position to a second position rotates the release handle to actuate the release mechanism to pivot the seat back from the seated position to the stowed position. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127823 | BACKREST FOR A REAR SEAT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a backrest ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127824 | UPHOLSTERED RECLINER CHAIR WITH AN ADJUSTABLE BACKREST PADDING - An upholstered recliner chair includes a base, a seat unit disposed on the base, a backrest frame pivotably mounted on the base and hingedly mounted to the seat unit to be displacedable between upright and tilted positions, a sidewise towing bar extending radially from the backrest frame to be movable with the backrest frame, a backrest padding disposed to be slidable relative to the backrest frame in a lengthwise direction, and a pulling unit coupled to the backrest padding, the backrest frame, the sidewise towing bar, and the seat unit such that the backrest padding is moved with the sidewise towing bar during displacement of the backrest frame between the upright and tilted position to thereby vary a distance between the backrest padding and the seat unit. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127825 | Traveling undercut solution mining systems and methods - In-situ solution mining method of an ore bed, particularly containing trona, which comprises exposing to a solvent an ore region inside a borehole drilled in the ore, and dissolving a desired solute within the exposed region to provide a liquor and create a voided ‘undercut’, such undercutting making the ore susceptible to gravitational loading and crushing. Unexposed ore falls into the undercut by gravity without breaking the ore roof resulting in exposure of fresh ore to the solvent and in preventing solvent exposure to contaminating material near the roof. The desired solute is eventually dissolved away in the entire bed from its floor up to its roof. Solvent injection may be delivered through a conduit positioned inside the borehole, and may be moved by retracting or perforating the conduit. The method may employ an advancing undercut initiated up-dip and traveling down-dip, or a retreating undercut initiated down-dip and traveling up-dip. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127826 | HUB AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A wheel hub assembly configured to receive and support a brake rotor component in either a fixed or floating arrangement, such that a wheel assembly mounted to the wheel hub abuts directly against the outboard flange of the hub, and not against an entrapped brake rotor surface. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127827 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE - A wheel rim for use with an inflatable tyre for a vehicle comprises a pressure relief valve or a weakened section in the rim ( | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127828 | METHOD OF MANAGING THE BRAKING OF AN AIRCRAFT, AND A CORRESPONDING BRAKING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method of managing the braking of an aircraft having landing gear with wheels fitted with friction brakes and with auxiliary brakes that enable energy to be dissipated by means other than friction, the method comprising the steps of:
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| 20110127829 | BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A brake control system that is received in a waterproof case and can be easily assembled even when a plurality of electric wires or hydraulic pipes is connected thereto is provided. A brake control system for a vehicle is connected to hydraulic brakes through a plurality of brake pipes | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127830 | Battery Isolator Unit - A battery isolator unit is disclosed for controlling a switching means having a first contact for connection to a terminal of a first battery, a second contact for connection to a corresponding terminal of a second battery, and an actuating input for biasing a switch element of the switching means switch in a closed position. The battery isolator unit includes a sensing circuit and a switch controller. The sensing circuit periodically determines a first and second value attributable to terminal voltage values of the first battery and the second battery respectively. The switch controller is responsive to detecting a predetermined condition of the first battery and/or the second battery to provide to the actuating input a control signal having a characteristic for biasing the switch element to the closed position. The switch controller periodically determines a difference between the first and second values when the switch element is in the closed position to obtain a obtain a sequence of difference values, and controls the characteristic of the control signal according to a comparison of a present difference value with a previous difference value to modify the bias of the switch element. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127831 | Battery emulator and methods of use - A dynamic battery emulator for replacing and mimicking the characteristics of a battery in a portable electronic device when the device is located in or on a vehicle can include a power control module capable of varying its output voltage to adapt to the voltage requirements of an attached portable electronic device; an input for conveying electrical power from the vehicle's electrical system to the power control module; an output for providing electrical power to the portable electronic device; an output for communicating a control signal from the power adaptor to the portable electronic device to selectively turn on and off the portable electronic device; a battery replacement module configured to replace the battery in a portable electronic device and including battery replacement circuitry for transferring electrical power from the power control module to the portable electronic device via the output for providing electrical power; an ignition sense controller for determining the power state of the vehicle's electrical system; and in communication with the ignition sense controller, at least one timer and switch for reducing the conveyance of electrical power from the vehicle's electrical system to the portable electronic device at a predetermined time after the vehicle's ignition or electrical system is turned off. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127832 | POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CORE - A power supply arrangement is for supplying power to a chip core. A dc-dc converter arrangement is used both for a wake-up state of the core in preparation for an active state, and for a shut down charge recycling state in which the core supplies charge to the dc-dc converter. Thus, the dc-dc converter arrangement functions both to control powering on of the core in an efficient manner and the powering down of the core to implement charge recycling. In an active state, the core is supplied with power from the high power supply line | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127833 | POWER SUPPLY UNIT PROVIDED WITH AC/DC INPUT VOLTAGE DETECTION AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - Disclosed is a power supply unit provided with AC/DC voltage detection and a power supply system incorporating such power supply unit. The power control unit of the power supply unit can manipulate the first stage power circuit and the bypass switch thereof according to the form and magnitude of the first voltage which is inputted to the power supply unit in order to boost the overall operating efficiency. When the inventive power supply unit is applied to a high-level DC power supply system, the problem that the power supply unit can not output a rated output voltage due to an insufficient DC first voltage can be avoided. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127834 | INTERVENTION OF INDEPENDENT SELF-REGULATION OF POWER CONSUMPTION DEVICES - Methods and apparatuses for intervening in the self power or thermal regulations of a plurality of independent power consumption devices are described herein. The novel methods may include monitoring power consumption and thermal conditions of the plurality of power consumption (i.e., power/heat dissipation) devices that are configured to independently self-regulate their power/thermal production. A determination may then be made as to whether an aggregate of the power and/or thermal production of the plurality of power consumption devices exceed a threshold. And if the aggregate of the power or thermal production of the power consumption devices was determined to exceed the threshold, terminating, at least partially, the independent self-regulating of the thermal production and intervening in the thermal regulation of one or more of the power consumption devices. In contrast, if the aggregate of the power and/or thermal production of the plurality of power consumption devices is determined to be below the threshold then the power consumption devices may be allowed to self-regulate their power consumptions, and in some instances, one or more of the individual power clamps for the one or more of the power consumption devices may be relaxed or raised. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127835 | BATTERY PACK AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY HAVING THE SAME - Provided are battery packs capable of preventing electrical shorts due to incorrect arrangement of polarities of the battery packs during assembly of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) having the battery packs and a UPS having the battery packs. The battery pack includes: a casing housing a plurality of cells; first and second terminals arranged to protrude outwardly from a first surface of the casing and having opposite polarities; a first attachment unit formed on a second surface of the casing; and a second attachment unit formed on a third surface of the casing, disposed opposite the second surface of the casing, wherein the first attachment unit and the second attachment unit are not symmetrical to each other. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127836 | System and Methods to Extend the Service Life of Portable Devices - A method for extending the service life of a portable device includes monitoring a battery of a portable device; identifying a problem bank; reconfiguring a connection schema for the battery to replace the problem battery bank with at least one spare bank; conditioning or exercising the problem bank; connecting the portable device to a power supply to recharge the problem bank; and reconnecting the recharged or repaired bank according to the connection schema without the at least one spare bank. A method for extending the service life of a portable device includes monitoring power consumption of at least one of the hardware or software of a portable device; and reconfiguring the connection schema of the battery banks to redistribute power consumption of at least one of the hardware or software. | 2011-06-02 |
| 20110127837 | POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS - A power conversion apparatus includes an inverter for converting DC power to AC power for supply to a load, a converter for converting AC power from an AC power supply to DC power for supply to the inverter, a DC voltage converter for converting a voltage value of power stored in a storage battery to supply DC power from the storage battery to the inverter when power supply from the AC power supply is faulty, and a filter including a reactor and a capacitor, for removing harmonics generated by the inverter. The inverter includes a three-level circuit which is a multi-level circuit. | 2011-06-02 |
