| 22nd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
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| 20100132985 | Printed circuit board having metal bump and method of manufacring the same - The invention relates to a printed circuit board having metal bumps which are of even heights and are directly connected to a circuit pattern without using additional bump pads thus allowing an arrangement thereof at fine pitches. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132986 | Method for preparing a conductive feature on a substrate - The invention provides method for preparing a conductive device comprising the steps of: (a) providing a non-conductive substrate layer; (b) modifying the surface of the non-conductive substrate layer by means of a laser beam treatment; (c) applying a pattern of an ink on a surface of the substrate layer, which ink comprises a first metal; (d) depositing a second metal on the ink pattern obtained in step (c); and (e) applying a third metal on the second metal by means of electrodeposition. The invention further provides a conductive device obtainable by said method. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132987 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PATH ON A PLASTIC COMPONENT - In a method for producing an electrically conductive path on a plastic component, the plastic material of the plastic component is converted into a conductive substance using an energy application that is guided along the path. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132988 | HIGHLY ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE TRANSPARENT LAYER WITH A METAL GRID HAVING OPTIMIZED ELECTROCHEMICAL RESISTANCE - An electroconductive layer ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132989 | NOVEL POLYIMIDE PRECURSOR COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF - An object of the present invention is to provide a polyimide precursor composition solution that (i) uses no siloxane diamine, (ii) is curable at low temperature (not more than 250° C.) and (iii) has low viscosity regardless of its high concentration, and a photosensitive resin composition, photosensitive resin film, a thermosetting resin composition, a polyimide insulating film, and a printed wiring board with an insulating film, each of which has good physical properties and is obtained by use of the polyimide precursor composition solution. The foregoing object is attained by using a polyimide precursor composition solution which includes at least a (A) urethane imide oligomer having a terminal carboxylic acid group and a (B) diamino compound and/or isocyanate compound. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132990 | Device Built By Joining A Plurality Of Layers - In a method of manufacturing a multilayer device exposed surfaces of a first and second layer are joined together. Before joining a depression is created in the exposed surface of a layer and raw material, such as electrically conductive material, for forming an electric circuit is deposited in the depression, typically filling the depression. Excess material is mechanically removed before the layers are joined. In this way conductor tracks may be created between layers. When adjacent fluid chambers are provided, separated by one of the layers, the depression with the material in it makes it possible realize a sensor device with a reduced separation between the chambers. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132991 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing, a printed circuit board, an electronic component, a bonding material, and chips. The printed circuit board is housed in the housing. The electronic component includes an electrode on a surface thereof that faces the printed circuit board. The bonding material is applied to at least part of the outer periphery of the electronic component on the printed circuit board to bond the electronic component to the printed circuit board. The chips are arranged at positions on the printed circuit board corresponding to the periphery of the surface of the electronic component to prevent the bonding material from intruding in a gap between the surface of the electronic component and the printed circuit board. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132992 | DEVICE MOUNTING BOARD AND SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE - In a semiconductor module having the structure in which a bump electrode provided on a wiring layer is connected to a device electrode provided on a semiconductor device, connection reliability between the bump electrode and the device electrode is improved. An insulating resin layer is provided between the semiconductor device and the wiring layer. The bump electrode, formed integrally with the wiring layer and projected from the wiring layer toward the insulating resin layer, is electrically connected to the device electrode provided on the semiconductor device. Part of the height of the wiring layer on the end side in a bump connection area is lower than that of the wiring in a wiring area extending toward the side opposite to the end side. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132993 | WIRING BOARD AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT DEVICE - A wiring board includes a wiring forming region in which a plurality of wiring layers are stacked while sandwiching insulating layers, an outer periphery region which is arranged around the wiring forming region and in which a reinforcing pattern is formed in the same layer as each of the wiring layers. An area ratio of the reinforcing pattern to the outer periphery region and an area ratio of the wiring layer to the wiring forming region are substantially the same in each of the layers, and the reinforcing patterns exist without a gap in the outer periphery region when the wiring board is viewed in planar perspective. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132994 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING PITCH IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An apparatus and method, the apparatus includes an electronic chip package including an electronic chip having a first contact pad and a second contact pad thereon and being free of an intervening contact pad therebetween, a first dielectric layer coupled to the electronic chip over the first and second contact pads, and a second dielectric layer coupled to the first dielectric layer such that a dielectric layer boundary is formed therebetween. The first dielectric layer has a first contact pad via formed therethrough at a first location corresponding to the first contact pad and extending down thereto. The second dielectric layer has a second contact pad via formed therethrough at a second location corresponding to the second contact pad and extending down thereto such that a second contact pad multi-layer via is formed through the first and second dielectric layers at the second location corresponding to the second contact pad. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132995 | WIRING BOARD AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A wiring board includes: wiring layers; insulating layers disposed between the wiring layers; and external connection pads respectively including surface plated layers, for connecting to an external circuit. In each of the external connection pads in one face of the wiring board, an outer peripheral edge of the external connection pad is retracted from an outer peripheral edge of the surface plated layer toward a center of the external connection pad. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132996 | ELECTROMAGNETIC BANDGAP STRUCTURE AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an electromagnetic bandgap structure includes a plurality of conductive plates, and a multi-via connection part, which electrically connects any two of the plurality of conductive plates with each other. Here, the multi-via connection part includes: a first multi-via, including a first via, having one end part connected to one of the two conductive plates, and at least one other via connected in serial to the first via through a conductive trace; a second multi-via, including a second via, having one end part connected to the other of the two conductive plates, and at least one other via connected in serial to the second via through a conductive trace; and a conductive connection pattern, connecting any one of the vias included in the first multi-via and any one of the vias included in the second multi-via with each other. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132997 | MULTILAYER WIRING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A multilayer wiring substrate is manufactured through a recess forming step, a gold-diffusion-prevention-layer forming step, a terminal forming step, resin-insulating-layer forming step, a conductor forming step, and a metal-layer removing step. In the recess forming step, a copper foil layer is half-etched so as to form recesses. In the gold-diffusion-prevention-layer forming step, a gold diffusion prevention layer is formed in each recess. In the terminal forming step, a gold layer, a nickel layer, and a copper layer are stacked in sequence on the gold diffusion prevention layer to thereby form a surface connection terminal. In the resin-insulating-layer forming step, a resin insulating layer is formed, and, in the conductor forming step, via conductors and conductor layers are formed. In the metal-layer removing step, the copper foil layer and the gold diffusion prevention layer are removed so that the gold layer projects from the main face of the laminated structure. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132998 | Substrate having metal post and method of manufacturing the same - The invention relates to a substrate having a metal post and a method of manufacturing the same, in which a round solder bump part formed on a metal post melts and flows down along a lateral surface of the metal post by being subjected twice to a reflow process, thus forming a solder bump film for preventing oxidation and corrosion of the metal post. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100132999 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING CONFIGURATION - An electromagnetic shielding configuration comprising a first electrically conductive wall having a first surface and a second electrically conductive wall having a second surface. The first surface is oppositely disposed from the second surface, wherein interfacing of the first conductive wall and the second conductive wall forms an enclosure wall. The first surface comprises at least one stepped edge forming a plurality of surfaces of unequal lateral displacement, and a corrugated surface on at least one of the plurality of surfaces, the corrugated surface formed by a series of apices extending radially from the first surface. The second surface is substantially a conjugate of the first surface. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133000 | COVER PLATE AND KIT OF PARTS, INCLUDING SAID PLATE, FOR WALL MOUNTING OF AN ELECTRICAL APPARATUS - A cover plate for wall-mounting at least one electrical apparatus is described. The cover plate comprises: a base to be fixed to a mounting bracket; at least one decorative portion coupled to the base and provided with a window; at least one portion of electrically conductive metal material and/or at least one surface coated with electrically conductive metal material; and at least one electrically conductive grounding element comprising at least one fixing portion adapted to be interposed and clamped between the base and the decorative portion for fixing the grounding element. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133001 | Electronic Housing - An electronic housing, which includes at least two housing parts, has at least one housing base, a housing cover, and at least one electronic connection in the form of a printed circuit board between electronic substrates disposed in the housing interior and components positioned outside the housing, with the electronic connection being fixed on the housing base. The housing cover has a filling port for a casting compound, and the filling port is closed by a label. A method for the production of such an electronic housing and the use thereof for transmission control of a motor vehicle, are also provided. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133002 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE IN MOUNTING ELECTRONIC ELEMENTS - The present embodiments provide surface mount devices and/or systems. In some embodiments, the surface mount devices comprise a casing having a recess formed extending at least partially into said casing; and first and second leads each of which is at least partially encased by said casing and each of which has a portion exposed through said recess, wherein at least one of said first and second leads has one or more size reduction features in its said exposed portion that reduces the surface area to provide an increased surface bonding area to said casing around said lead. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133003 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEADS INCLUDING COIL ELECTRODES - A medical electrical lead employing a conductive wire as an electrode and a method of its manufacture. The electrode includes a first length extending along a first, helical path, between a first end of the wire and a second length of the wire; the second length of the wire extends along a second path between the first length and a second end of the wire. A conductor of the lead may be mounted within the second length of the conductive wire, for coupling thereto, and a junction, preferably including a crimp and a weld, may be formed between the wire and the mounted conductor. Prior to coupling the conductor, the second length of the wire may extend at least 270 degrees and less than 360 degrees about an axis, which is offset from an axis of the first, helical path. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133004 | System and Method for Verifying Perforating Gun Status Prior to Perforating a Wellbore - A system for verifying perforating gun status prior to perforating a wellbore. The system includes a perforating gun ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133005 | Method for the Enhancement of Dynamic Underbalanced Systems and Optimization of Gun Weight - By using reactive shaped charges, a dynamic underbalance effect associated with detonation of a perforating system is enhanced without compromising shot density. Fewer shaped charges can be loaded to achieve the same or better effective shot density as a gun fully loaded with conventional shaped charges, thereby increasing the free volume within the gun while creating debris-free tunnels with fractured tips and substantially eliminating the crushed zone surrounding each perforated tunnel. Further, the strength and grade of gun steel required to construct the gun can be reduced without compromising the amount the gun swells following detonation. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133006 | DOWNHOLE COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides downhole communication devices and methods of using downhole communication devices. One aspect of the invention provides a downhole communication device including: a first energy harvesting device; a downhole transceiver in communication with the first energy harvesting device; an accumulator in communication with the energy harvesting device; and a microcontroller. The microcontroller manages communication between the first energy harvesting device, transceiver, and accumulator. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133007 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING FORMATION INTEGRITY AND OPTIMUM DRILLING PARAMETERS DURING DRILLING - A method for determining formation integrity during drilling of a wellbore includes determining an annulus fluid pressure in a wellbore during drilling thereof. The annulus pressure is adjusted by a predetermined amount. Flow rate of drilling fluid into the wellbore is compared to drilling fluid flow rate out of the wellbore. At least one of a formation pore pressure and a formation fracture pressure is determined from the annulus pressure when the compared flow rates differ by a selected amount. The method alternatively to determining pore and/or fracture pressure includes determining a response of the wellbore to the adjusted fluid pressure and determining the optimum annulus fluid pressure from the wellbore response. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133008 | MONITOR AND CONTROL OF DIRECTIONAL DRILLING OPERATIONS AND SIMULATIONS - An embodiment includes a method that includes performing a directional drilling operation. The method also includes receiving data from one or more sensors, wherein at least one of the one or more sensors output data related to a performance attribute of a downhole component that is from a group consisting of a downhole drilling motor and a rotary steerable tool. The downhole component comprises part of a drill string that is used to perform the directional drilling operation. The performance attribute is selected from a group consisting of rotations per unit of time of the downhole component, operating differential pressure across the downhole component and torque output of the downhole component. The method also includes displaying the data in a graphical and numerical representation on a graphical user interface screen. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133009 | Constant-Mode Auto-Drill with Pressure Derivative Control - Some embodiments of the invention concern HDD in an automatic drilling mode. Such embodiments can include maintaining a constant output parameter while performing a drilling operation using an HDD rig ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133010 | Anisotropic Depth Velocity Model Estimation Above the Receiver Array in Walkaway or 3D VSP Data - A walkaway VSP survey is carried out using a receiver array. Using a vertical VSP survey and arrival times of surface multiples on the walkaway VSP, vertical interval velocities and the anisotropy parameters δ and ε are estimated. This may then be used to process surface seismic data to do a prestack depth migration of surface seismic data and used for interpretation. For multi-azimuthal walkaway or 3D VSP data, we determine two VTI parameters ε and δ for multi-azimuth vertical planes. Then we determine five anisotropic interval parameters that describe P-wave kinematics for orthorhombic layers. These orthorhombic parameters may then be used to process surface seismic data to give a stacked image in true depth and for the interpretation purposes. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133011 | Drill string with modular motor units - A turbine for use in a downhole drill string including an elongated casing defining an interior and a plurality of motor units in the interior. Each motor unit has a rotor and a stator. A torque transmission couplings connects each of the plurality of motor units to the drill string. The torque transmission couplings having flexible linkages. As a result, the power section has tight tolerances for the clearance at the tips of the rotors because the motor units are relatively stiff. The flexing normally obtained by bending the rotor shaft is accomplished and absorbed in the flexible linkages. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133012 | Apparatus and method for servicing a wellbore - A wellbore servicing apparatus, comprising a first mandrel movable longitudinally along a central axis and rotatable about the central axis, an orienting member configured to selectively interfere with movement of the first mandrel along the central axis, and a second mandrel connected to the first mandrel and configured to rotate about the central axis when the first mandrel rotates about the central axis. A method of orienting a wellbore servicing tool, comprising connecting an orienting tool to the wellbore servicing tool, identifying a predetermined direction, increasing a pressure within the orienting tool, rotating a portion of the orienting tool in response to the increase in pressure within the orienting tool, and rotating the wellbore servicing tool in response to the rotating of the portion of the orienting tool. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133013 | BIT FOR DRILLING WELLS AND ASSOCIATED DRILLING METHOD - The invention relates to a bit for drilling wells comprising:—a front face,—a plurality of radial blades ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133014 | Core Catcher and Corer Having It - The present invention relates to a core catcher and a corer having the same, and more particularly, to a core catcher provided with dual blade radial pins for preventing loss of sediments and a corer having the same. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133015 | Rotary Drill Bit with Improved Steerability and Reduced Wear - A rotary drill bit having blades with cutting elements disposed on exterior portions thereof may be formed with either a continuous cutting zone or a substantially continuous cutting zone between the last cutting element on each blade and an adjacent gage pad. Such rotary drill bits may have improved steerability during the formation of a directional wellbore and/or may experience substantially reduced wear on gage pads and/or portions of each blade adjacent to respective gage pads. For some rotary drill bits an additional cutter may be disposed in one or more gage pads adjacent to the last cutting element. For other rotary drill bits a gage cutter may be disposed between and in close proximity to both the last cutting element and adjacent portions of the associated gage pad. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133016 | Scales - The invention relates to a scale having a base plate ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133017 | LOAD DETECTION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A load detection device for a vehicle seat mounted between a floor side mounting mechanism made of metal and a seat side mounting mechanism made of metal and measuring a load applied by an occupant seated on the vehicle seat includes a strain generating body adapted to be fixed via both end portions to a fitting surface formed at one of the floor side mounting mechanism and the seat side mounting mechanism while having a predetermined clearance from the fitting surface, a strain gauge attached to the strain generating body, a bracket made of metal and including an attachment portion that extends laterally relative to the strain generating body, and an amplifier substrate mounted on the attachment portion while being arranged in parallel to the strain generating body, both surfaces of the amplifier substrate being covered by one of or more of the bracket, the floor side mounting mechanism and the seat side mounting mechanism, the amplifier substrate amplifying a signal output from the strain gauge. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133018 | All-terrain vehicle and suspension system therefor - An all-terrain vehicle having a unique suspension system for enabling handicapped individuals or invalids to easily access the vehicle and be self-transportable over ground or an ice surface. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133019 | AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR - In an agricultural tractor system, an engine-cab unit and a front ground-drive part are combined to form one front assembly. The front assembly may be joined, in a modular fashion, to a first rear ground-drive part or to a second rear ground-drive part which is structurally different from the first rear ground-drive part, in order to form a driveable tractor. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133020 | FINAL DRIVE UNIT, CONSTRUCTION MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME, AND METHOD OF WINDING CRAWLER BELT - A final drive unit includes a sprocket, a hub unit and a holding portion. The hub unit is arranged inside the sprocket and includes a hub portion and a cover member mounted to the hub portion. At least the hub portion is configured and arranged to rotate about a rotational axis together with the sprocket. The holding portion is arranged on one of the hub portion and the cover member of the hub unit in proximity to an outer end of the one of the hub portion and the cover member with respect to an axial direction of the rotational axis. The holding portion is configured and arranged to hold an end of a wire-shaped member that pulls a crawler belt when the crawler belt is wound around the sprocket. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133021 | Collapsible axle for velocipede - A supporting member that carries at least 1 wheel and either rotates with the wheel to transmit mechanical power to and from it, and allows the wheel to rotate freely on it. The axle is an invention by itself and there is no prior art which has the axle attached to the housing. The axle and wheels can be removed and is therefore easier to ship. The axle can be used in a tricycle, trailer, caboose or any human or mechanical powered vehicle. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133022 | ROBOT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE ROBOT - A robot includes a second bumper that senses an obstacle having such a height that can be passed over. Thus, the robot can pass over the obstacle without avoiding it. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133023 | All wheel drive electric vehicle power assist drive system - A method and apparatus for an all-electric vehicle using a primary drive system and a secondary drive system is provided. While the primary drive system utilizes a single electric motor, the secondary drive system utilizes a pair of electric motors. A single electrical energy storage system (ESS) is used to supply power to both drive systems. A DC/DC converter can be used so that the two drive systems can utilize different DC bus voltage ranges. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133024 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes: an engine driven with gasoline; a lid member opening/closing an opening of an accommodation room that accommodates a nozzle receiving unit when gasoline is supplied; a rotating electric machine driven on electric power; a charging/power feeding unit receiving electric power; a lid member opening/closing an opening of an accommodation room accommodating a charging/power feeding unit; and an open/close control mechanism setting the other of the lid member and the lid member in the closed position when one of the lid member and the lid member is set in the open position. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133025 | Expandable Energy Storage Control System Architecture - A hybrid electric vehicle drive system comprises a first power bus electrically coupled to a motive power subsystem and a drive wheel propulsion assembly; a second power bus electrically coupled to the first power bus and a plurality of energy storage subsystems, wherein the first power bus is configured to allow electrical power to be transmitted among the motive power subsystem, the drive wheel propulsion assembly, and the second power bus, and wherein the second power bus is configured to allow electrical power to be transmitted among the plurality of energy storage subsystems and the first power bus. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133026 | POWER TRAIN OF HYBRID VEHICLE - According to the present invention, since a rotor shaft of a motor can be connected/disconnected with/from an input shaft of a transmission, it is possible to reduce or block vibration and noise between the motor and the transmission, thereby improving durability of the motor and achieving smooth gearshift. Further, when a vehicle is driven with the engine directly connected with the input shaft of the transmission, it is possible to easily implement driving sub-control and regenerative braking control by the motor, thereby achieving good properties against noise and vibration. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133027 | SERIES-PARALLEL COUPLING CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM OF HYBRID POWER SYSTEM - A series-parallel coupling control method and system for a hybrid driver are suitable for a hybrid power vehicle. The hybrid driver is used to produce a driving force to drive a load. The hybrid driver includes a first power generation unit, a second power generation unit, and a main controller. The main controller selectively controls the system to drive the load in a series power coupling mode or a parallel power coupling mode. The main controller switches between the series coupling mode and the parallel coupling mode by using rotation speed compensation or torque/power compensation. Therefore, the driven load will not suffer from sudden thrust or jerk. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133028 | FUEL CELL STACK AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell stack in accordance with the invention has a cell laminate obtained by stacking multiple plates with at least one of functions of a power generation assembly and a separator, and a pair of end plates located outside and on both ends of the cell laminate in a stacking direction. The fuel cell stack further includes a displacement preventing member extended along the stacking direction of the cell laminate and fastened to the pair of end plates, and a deformable intermediate material located between the cell laminate and the displacement preventing member over an area of two or more plates among the multiple plates. At least either one of the two or more plates and the displacement preventing member is designed to have a concavo-convex shape formed at least partially on a face in contact with the intermediate material. Such a simple structure of the fuel cell stack effectively enhances the resistance against an inertial force acting in an in-plane direction that is perpendicular to the stacking direction. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133029 | System and Method for Initiating Operation of a Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle - The present disclosure provides a method and system for powering a hybrid electric vehicle with a fuel cell, and in particular, efficiently initiating power generation in the fuel cell, the method and system comprising electrically connecting a battery to an ultracapacitor-based propulsion energy storage; using the battery to charge the propulsion energy storage to a predetermined voltage level for powering an air delivery compressor for a predetermined amount of time; disconnecting the battery from the propulsion energy storage; electrically connecting the propulsion energy storage to the air delivery compressor; operating the air delivery compressor using the charge on the propulsion energy storage to provide a predetermined quantity of air to the fuel cell; and causing the fuel cell to generate electricity. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133030 | FRAME FOR A RIDE-ON VEHICLE HAVING A PLURALITY OF BATTERY PACKS - In one embodiment, the invention is a frame for a ride-on vehicle having at least one front wheel, at least one rear wheel, and a plurality of substantially similar battery packs. The frame defines a central plane and includes a front end located adjacent to the front wheel(s), a rear end located adjacent to the rear wheel(s), and a lattice structure that extends substantially between the front end and the rear end. The lattice structure includes a first portion that includes battery pack mounts that secure a first subset of the battery packs arranged in two layers, and includes a second portion that includes battery pack mounts that secure a second subset of the batter packs arranged in a single layer. The lattice structure also defines a truss that mechanically couples the front wheel(s) to the rear wheel(s). | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133031 | HYDRAULIC HYBRID POWER SYSTEM - According to the present invention a pump is driven by one or more wheels of a hydraulic hybrid vehicle during braking. The inertial energy of the vehicle powers the pump during braking of the vehicle, and the pump pumps a hydraulic liquid into an hydraulic accumulator that stores the fluid at its elevated pressure. When additional power is required by the vehicle, the liquid is released into a heat exchanger that transfers heat from the exhaust gas of the engine to the liquid causing at least a portion of the liquid to become gaseous. The heated fluid is then fed into an expander that generates shaft power by expanding the pressurized and heated gaseous and/or liquid fluid mixture. The preferred embodiment of the present invention operates under the Rankine cycle or steam engine cycle where the liquid compression function is performed using power from regenerative braking, and the liquid heating and vaporization function is performed using exhaust gas waste heat. The present invention shows potential for more than tripling the regenerative braking power of hydraulic hybrid vehicles, thereby providing a large improvement in vehicle fuel economy. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133032 | Device for Controlling Regenerative Braking of Vehicle - A control unit of vehicle is provided including a device for controlling regenerative braking of a vehicle. The device is provided with a drive wheel and a drive motor driving the drive wheel may include a vehicle control unit for calculating a regenerative amount and distributing a target braking force corresponding to the calculated regenerative amount; and a control unit controlling a transmission so that torque of the motor is increased in case of decelerating regeneration of the drive motor. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133033 | AIR BOX FOR A MOTORCYCLE - A fuel tank and air box assembly for a motorcycle includes a fuel tank and an air box housing. The air box housing has an inlet configured to receive intake air into the housing and an outlet configured to direct the intake air from the housing to the motorcycle's engine. A filter element configured to separate debris from the intake air is positioned at least partially inside the housing. The air box housing hangs from the fuel tank. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133034 | BIDIRECTIONAL GUIDANCE SYSTEM WITH LATERAL OSCILLATION LIMITING, FOR ROAD AXLE GUIDED BY A RAIL ON THE GROUND - The guidance system comprises two guidance devices ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133035 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR POWER STEERING - An assisted power steering system and a method for assisting a turning of a steered wheel of a steering system comprising an energy source arranged to assist the turning of the steered wheel, a sensor arrangement arranged to detect direction of the turning, and a control unit arranged to control the energy source based on data from the sensor arrangement, wherein the sensor arrangement comprises at least one first digital sensor arranged to indicate the direction of the turning. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133036 | SADDLE RIDING VEHICLE - A weight balance of a vehicle body is provided in an all terrain vehicle wherein an engine is supported by a vehicle body frame and an electric power steering device having an actuator unit is provided on a steering shaft. An electric motor is provided in the actuator unit, and heavy objects including a battery and a muffler are disposed on an opposite side to the electric motor in a vehicle width direction with respect to a vehicle body centerline extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and on an opposite side to the electric motor in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle with respect to the engine. To shorten and reduce weight the steering shaft is supported on a vehicle body frame through a radial bearing and ball bearings. Of the plurality of bearings, at least one of the bearings is made self-aligning. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133037 | GLAZING UNIT WITH IMPROVED VIBRO-ACOUSTIC DAMPING PROPERTIES, METHOD FOR MAKING SUCH GLAZING UNIT AND METHOD FOR ACOUSTIC PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - A glazing unit with improved vibro-acoustic damping properties, including at least one glass sheet and at least one vibro-acoustic damping strip fastened onto at least one of faces of the glass sheet and that includes at least one element made of damping material having a loss factor of at least 0.4 and a Young's modulus of less than 200 MPa at 20° C. for frequencies below 5000 Hz. The strip also includes at least one weighting element that has a linear mass of greater than 0.05 kg/m and is fastened onto the element made of damping material, the element made of damping material being inserted between the glass sheet and the weighting element, and no device other than the glazing unit being joined to the strip. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133038 | ATTENUATION DEVICE,PARTICULARLY PULSATION ATTENUTOR - The invention relates to an attenuation device, particularly a pulsation attenuator, having a casing ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133039 | Hybrid Composite Structure having Damped Metallic Fibers and Method for Making the Same - A damped composite structure is formed from a matrix material and a plurality of shape memory alloy wire fibers held in the material matrix for damping the structure. The wire fibers may be embedded in a viscoelastic interlayer to increase damping of the structure. The wire fibers may be interspersed with reinforcement such as carbon fibers, in tows or in a mesh of fibers. The wire fibers have an inherent material loss factor greater than approximately 0.10, and may be formed from superelastic metal alloys, such as Ni—Ti, Cu—Zn—Al, Cu—Al—Ni, OR Cu—Al—Be. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133040 | Roof clamp for fall protection safety equipment - A multi part clamp for fall protection use on a standing seam roof. One component of the clamp is a clamp body with a slot formed within. This slot that may be so designed to allow attachment to multiple styles of standing seam roofs without having to slide the clamp body onto an end of a seam. Another component of the clamp is a pressure bar so designed as to apply pressure to the standing seam without puncturing or tearing the seam metal. Another component is one or more fasteners may be directed through the clamp body to apply pressure and secure the pressure bar to the roof seam and further secure the clamp to the standing seam. Another component is an attachment bracket on the clamp body for attaching a safety fall arrest system or harness to the clamp that is capable of maintaining load in four directions. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133041 | LADDER - An extension ladder, including multiple ladder sections, each including a pair of pin holes, a pair of columns, and a rung, including a pair of pins, a pair of springs, a gear, a pair of gear racks, and a pair of mounting rings, wherein the columns of adjacent ladder sections are fit with each other, diameters of the columns of the ladder sections increase from the top to the bottom, the pin holes are disposed on the columns, and operate to receive the pins, the pins are coaxial, the gear is disposed on a side wall of the rung and engaged with the gear rack, one end surface of the gear sticks out from the side wall of the rung, a key hole is disposed on the end surface of the gear, the mounting ring operates to fix the pin, and the spring is contacted with the pin. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133042 | FOOTSTEP FOR EXCAVATOR - A footstep for an excavator is provided, in which the footstep, that is fixed to a track side frame so that an operator can get on/off a cab and so on therethrough, can be prevented from being damaged by rocks and so on during operation of the excavator in an inferior working environment. The footstep for an excavator, mounted on a track side frame of the excavator, includes an upper step composed of side plates formed on left and right sides to face each other, and a front plate formed in a body with the side plates and having through-holes formed on left and right sides thereof, to protect a head part of a fastening member, which fixes the footstep to the side frame, from an external impact; a fixing plate having both ends fixed to inner surfaces of the side plates to fix the upper step to the side frame by the fastening member that is fastened to pass through the through-holes; and a lower step fixed to lower ends of elastic pieces having upper ends fixed to the side plates, respectively. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133043 | Work Platform - A platform for an aerial lift enables unobstructed access to a work area adjacent the platform. The platform includes a floor structure with front and rear sides and ends, and a safety rail disposed along at least the front side. The safety rail includes an entry gate. A lift gate is pivotably attached to the safety rail and pivotable between a closed position and an open position. The lift gate includes a gate rail extending along the rear side of the floor structure and a pair of lift rails connected between the gate rail and the safety rail. The gate rail is pivotable relative to the lift rails between an extended position and a retracted position. In this manner, the lift gate can be raised without the gate rail impacting the work surface. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133044 | MANUALLY ROTATABLE MACHINE FOR ORDER PROCESSING - Manually rotatable machine, comprising a fixed base ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133045 | MOTORIZED STAIR LIFT - A motorized stair-lift trolley ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133046 | ELEVATOR SYSTEM, SUSPENSION ELEMENT FOR AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM, AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING A SUSPENSION ELEMENT - An elevator system with a car or platform to transport passengers and/or goods as well as with a counterweight, which are arranged as traversable or movable along a travel path, and which are coupled and/or with a drive by a suspension element interrelating their motion. The suspension element is guided and/or driven by a traction sheave and/or a drive shaft and/or a deflecting pulley. The suspension element is sheathed and/or belt-type, with a first layer made of a first plasticizable and/or elastomeric material, containing a first exterior surface, and with at least one tension member—rope-type, tissue-type, or comprising a multitude of partial elements—that is embedded in the first layer of the suspension element. A manufacturing procedure for one of the suspension elements is provided. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133047 | DRIVE MOTOR FOR AN ELEVATOR INSTALLATION AND METHOD OF MOUNTING A DRIVE MOTOR - An elevator installation includes a drive unit moving a car and a counterweight in an elevator shaft. The drive unit has a drive motor and a brake coupled to a drive shaft and mounted on a crossbeam in the elevator shaft or on the shaft ceiling. The drive unit has two spaced-apart drive zones and the drive motor is arranged to the left or the right of the two drive zones with the brake on the same side or the opposite side of the drive zones. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133048 | METHOD OF INSTALLING AN ELEVATOR - A method in the installation of an elevator includes arranging a movable platform structure in the bottom end of the elevator hoistway with a temporary hoisting appliance in the elevator hoistway. The movable platform structure is lifted in the elevator hoistway with the temporary hoisting appliance. The final hoisting machine of the final elevator is installed from the platform structure and the final hoisting roping of the elevator is installed. The movable platform structure can be the final elevator car or at least a part of the final elevator car. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133049 | Magnetic stabilizer for material handling equipment - A stabilizer for material handling equipment, includes a base mount for mounting to the material handling equipment, a main frame pivotally attached to the base mount, and a release lever and magnet housing pivotally mounted to the main frame. A biasing element holds the main frame in a disengaged position away from a metallic floor surface. The release lever can be addressed by a user to overcome the biasing element and rotate the magnet housing to an engaged position, so that magnets in the magnet housing engage the metallic floor surface, holding or anchoring the material handling equipment in place. In order to disengage the magnets from the metallic floor surface, the user forces the release lever in an opposite direction, prying the magnets from the floor surface, upon which the biasing element further rotates the main frame, removing the magnet housing from the proximity of the floor. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133050 | PISTON-SIDE BRAKE SHIM - The present invention is a shim or shim assembly that clips onto a brake caliper piston. It is generally a rimmed round (disc or annular) shape to cap the edges of the caliper piston and includes surface features for lubrication, and improved fitting. Reduced noise from frictional fretting is provided along with protection of piston's outer rim. Reduced thermal transfer into the piston is also provided. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133051 | Power Brake System for a Motor Vehicle - A brake system, in particular a dual circuit brake system, for a motor vehicle, includes brakes which can be activated by a brake pedal operatively connected to a brake servo. Each brake engages one wheel. The brake system is designed such that a brake servo is assigned to each brake of at least one brake circuit, and the brake servos can be activated by the brake pedal. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133052 | Motor brake - A motor brake includes a locating plate affixed to a motor around the motor shaft, an outer panel connected to the locating plate with screws, a brake lining affixed to the locating plate, an inner panel movable along the screws between the brake lining and the outer panel, spring members connected between the inner panel and the outer panel for forcing the inner panel against the brake lining to stop the shaft of the motor from rotation, and two windings respectively mounted in the inner panel and the outer panel for attracting each other to move the inner panel away from the brake lining for allowing rotation of the motor shaft when electrically connected. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133053 | Disc Brake Having a Release Spindle for the Adjustment Device - A disc brake for a commercial vehicle is equipped with a wear adjustment device having two adjustment spindles and a slip clutch actuated when a certain torque is exceeded. The slip clutch is designed such that it can be installed in existing installation spaces. The slip clutch is a safety adapter that is pressed onto the end region of each adjustment spindle via a press fit. In order to achieve the press fit, an inner contour of the safety adapter deviates from a circular shape and that an oversize is selected such that sufficient press forces are generated. The disc brake is particularly suited for heavy trucks and cantilevers. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133054 | Disk Brake Comprising Brake Disk Rings Made of Brittle Material and Vehicle Fitted With One or Several Disk Brakes of Said Type - The invention relates to a disk brake ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133055 | SECTION INSULATOR FOR A RIGID CATENARY - Section insulator for rigid catenary which has a dual functionality, since it can exercise the functions both of conventional section insulator and of neutral section insulator, configured so that it maintains a mechanical continuity which allows the smooth passage of the pantograph, minimizing the requirement for adjustment and maintenance. The insulator basically comprises a pair of conductor rail segments ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133056 | Positive Clutch Plate Separator System - A torque transmitting apparatus includes a cover portion generally defined by a first axis, and a flywheel coupled to the cover portion for rotation therewith. The flywheel is restrained from axial movement relative to the cover portion. The apparatus also includes a pressure plate coupled to the cover portion for rotation therewith, wherein the pressure plate is axially moveable relative to the cover portion. The apparatus also includes an intermediate plate coupled to the cover portion for rotation therewith. The intermediate plate is axially moveable relative to the cover portion and the pressure plate. The apparatus further includes a first clutch disk at least partially interposed between the pressure plate and the intermediate plate, a second clutch disk at least partially interposed between the flywheel and the intermediate plate, an axially acting biasing element for exerting an axial force between the pressure plate and the intermediate plate, and a support member extending through the biasing element. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133057 | ISOLATION OF CLUTCH DEPARTURE CONTROL SLEEVE - A torque transmitting apparatus includes a cover portion generally defined by a first axis. The cover portion includes a plurality of adjustment apertures. The apparatus also includes a flywheel coupled to the cover portion for rotation therewith, wherein the flywheel is restrained from axial movement relative to the cover portion. The apparatus also includes a pressure plate coupled to the cover portion for rotation therewith. The pressure plate is axially moveable relative to the cover portion. The apparatus also includes a clutch disk at least partially interposed between the flywheel and the pressure plate. The apparatus also includes a plurality of first members extending between the pressure plate and the cover. Each first member exerts a biasing outward radial force on the adjustment aperture to resist axial movement therebetween. The apparatus also includes a plurality of biasing members. At least one biasing member is interposed between one of the first members and the flywheel. Each biasing member exerts a biasing axial force on the pressure plate thereby biasing the pressure plate toward the flywheel while absorbing undesirable impact forces to isolate the departure control sleeves. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133058 | Clutch Actuation Device for a Manual Transmission of a Vehicle and Corresponding Control Method - A clutch actuation device, particularly for a manual transmission of a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, includes a clutch actuation setting device that can be placed in various settings, based on which a corresponding actuation of the clutch takes place. The clutch actuation setting device is suitable for generating electrical signals as a function of the setting, based on which the clutch is correspondingly actuated. A method controls/regulates such a clutch actuation device, particularly for a manual transmission of a vehicle. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133059 | Dual Electromagnetic Clutch Assembly - A dual clutch assembly is operable to drivingly couple a first shaft with one or both of second and third shafts. The clutch assembly has a coil housing having a first electromagnetic coil and a second electromagnetic coil. The first shaft is rotatably mounted to the coil housing. The first shaft is fixed for rotation with a first rotor cooperating with the first electromagnetic coil and a second rotor cooperating with the second electromagnetic coil. A first armature plate is elastically coupled to the second shaft to selectively couple and uncouple the first shaft with the second shaft upon energizing and de-energizing the first electromagnetic coil. A second armature plate is elastically coupled to a third shaft to selectively couple and uncouple the first shaft with the third shaft upon energizing and de-energizing the second electromagnetic coil. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133060 | Shoe having a spring position limitation, or torsional oscillation damper having such a shoe - A shoe mounts an outer spring defining a longitudinal direction and an inner spring arranged within the outer spring. The outer and inner springs define corresponding end sides of the outer and inner springs, and the shoe defines an end side of the shoe. A spring-position limitation limits the outer spring in its longitudinal direction and enables the inner spring to emerge at the end side of the shoe out of the outer spring. A driver primary element exerts a pressure on the inner spring as the driver approaches the outer and inner springs in a direction of the corresponding end sides of the outer and inner springs. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133061 | VIBRATION DAMPING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR A MULTISTAGE TORSION VIBRATION DAMPER - A vibration damper, for example, a multistage torsion vibration damper, including at least two damper assemblies, connected in series and arranged coaxially, a first damper assembly forming a primary damping stage and a second damper assembly forming a pre-damping stage. The damper assembly that forms the primary damping stage is configured as a series damper including at least two dampers connected in series and is located on a larger diameter in the radial direction than the second damper assembly that forms the pre-damping stage. A multistage vibration damper, including at least two damper assemblies located in series, a first damper assembly forming a preliminary damper and a second damper assembly stage is configured as a series damper including at least two dampers connected in series and is located on a larger diameter in the radial direction than the second damper assembly that forms the preliminary damping stage. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133062 | VIBRATION DAMPER, PARTICULARLY A MULTISTAGE TORSION VIBRATION DAMPER - A vibration damper, for example, a multistage torsion vibration damper, including at least two coaxially disposed damper assemblies, each of them including at least one input component and one output component and being disposed on different diameters, a first damper assembly being disposed on the outside in a radial direction and configured as a series damper, including at least two dampers connected in series and coupled via an intermediate flange, and a second damper assembly being disposed on the inside in the radial direction. The intermediate flange includes at least two annular disk-shaped elements disposed at a distance in the axial direction and extending on both sides of the output component of the first damper arrangement at least into the portion of the outer circumference of the output component of the first damper assembly, each including openings extending in the circumferential direction. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133063 | DEVICE FOR DAMPING VIBRATIONS, IN PARTICULAR A MULTI-STEP TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER - A vibration damping device, including at least two damper assemblies connected in parallel, disposed coaxially, each damper assembly comprising at least one input component and one output component, a first damper assembly of the at least two damper assemblies comprising at least two dampers connected in series and coupled through an intermediary flange, and a second damper assembly of the at least two damper assemblies configured with relative rotation clearance, wherein the output component of the first damper assembly forms a unit with the output component of the second damper assembly, and the first and the second damper assemblies are radially disposed in radial direction on different diameters. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133064 | CIRCUIT BOARD INSPECTION APPARATUS - A circuit board inspection apparatus is equipped with a plurality of lane divided sections for transferring circuit boards, a plurality of movable transfer devices disposed on the plurality of the lane divided sections and having transfer portions for transferring the circuit boards, and visual recognition positions disposed adjacent to the plurality of the lane divided sections in a Y direction. The plurality of the movable transfer devices transfer the circuit boards from the lane divided sections to the visual recognition positions. One of the movable transfer devices has a height adjustment portion that moves a corresponding one of the transfer portions in a Z direction to prevent the movable transfer device from interfering with a corresponding one of the lane divided sections, in transferring one of the circuit boards from one of the lane divided sections to one of the visual recognition positions. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133065 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING ELONGATE FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a device for transporting elongate food products, comprising: a plurality of elongate product carriers, coupling means for parallel coupling of the product carriers and drive means for displacing the coupled product carriers over a transport path. The invention also relates to a method for displacing elongate food products over a transport path using elongate transport carriers. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133066 | DISCRETE ARTICLE SPACING APPARATUS FOR VIBRATION TRAYS - A container filling machine comprising a vibration tray that is suitable for moving discrete articles from a discrete article receiving end of the vibration tray towards a plurality of guiding paths that lead to a container. The container filling machine further comprises at least one spacing device located in proximity to the vibration tray. The at least one spacing device is operative for receiving the discrete articles from the vibration tray at a first speed, and causing the discrete articles to be deposited into the plurality of guiding paths at a second speed. The second speed is greater than the first speed. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133067 | STARWHEEL CONVEYING DEVICE INCLUDING A WHEEL VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - An article conveying device ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133068 | Device for Transporting and Shaking Blanks - A device for transporting and shaking blanks supported on pallets has a shaking station with a shaking table, a feeding conveyor upstream of the shaking station in a transport direction of the blanks, and a discharge conveyor downstream of the shaking station in the transport direction of the blanks. The feeding and discharge conveyors each have a liftable and lowerable transport frame and a drive. The transport frames are movable back and forth by the drive for transporting the pallets. The drives are adjustable to an identical intermittent transport distance and an intermittent transport distance in a ratio of 2:1. On the transport frame of the discharge conveyor a support is provided in an area adjacent to the shaking station. The support raises the discharge conveyor's receiving surface for the pallets and has a receiving surface aligned approximately with a table top of the shaking table. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133069 | CONVEYOR BELT MODULE - The present invention relates to a transport belt module with a body on which at least a deflecting roller and another deflecting element are rotatably mounted, around which a conveyor belt is guided, as well as drive means for driving at least the deflecting roller that is arranged in the body, whereby the module further comprises mechanical and electrical connection elements for connecting the module to a conveyor system or a production line, and also comprises at least a sensor, that is arranged under the conveyor belt so that the objects which are to be transported on the conveyor belt can be detected with the help of the sensor. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133070 | Conveying Device Using Electrostatic Adsorbing Plate - Provided is a low-cost electrostatic attraction transfer apparatus which can perform high-speed transfer, stabilizes a contact status of an electrostatic attraction board with a film and the like and does not generate fine defects on an object to be transferred. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133071 | TRANSFER BELT - A transfer belt for carrying a fibrous web and a papermaking or similar machine. The transfer belt consists of a supporting substrate of a polymer foam and a reinforcement layer of aramid or glass fiber in either fabric or layer foam and a release layer that overlies and is bonded to the supporting substrate. The release layer is formed from a material promoting release of the fibrous web. The release layer may be selected from a variety of materials. The layers each contribute their own function to the operation of the belt to provide superior performance. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133072 | FASTENER ASSEMBLY FOR A CONVEYOR CHAIN, A CARRIER FOR USE WITH THE FASTENER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING A CONVEYOR CHAIN - The present invention relates to a fastener assembly ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133073 | CONTROL STRUCTURE FOR MULTI-INSTRUCTION SWITCHES - A control structure for multi-instruction switches includes a base board, a rotary switch located on the base board and a plurality of directional switches located on the periphery of the rotary switch. The base board has a click member located thereon that has a plurality of click portions corresponding to the directional switches. The click member has an action member to drive the rotary switch. The action member and the rotary switch are interposed by an elastic support element to form a gap between the action member and the click member in regular conditions. The action member can drive the rotary switch to rotate on a rotary track to output rotational commands without interfering the click member to avoid mistakenly hitting the directional switches. The action member receives depressing force to compress the elastic support element to drive the click member and compress the directional switches to output directional commands. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133074 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR AN INSTALLATION SWITCH DEVICE - A locking apparatus for prevention of unauthorized switching-on of a service switching device includes a release lever disposed within a device housing, a switching mechanism movable from a latched state to an unlatched state by the release lever, and a release lever actuating part disposed in an area of the device housing in which the release lever is disposed. The release lever actuating part is movable from outside the switching device between a switched-on position and a switched-off position. The release lever actuating part is coupled to the release lever so as to hold the release lever in the unlatched state when the release lever actuating party is in the switched-off position. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133075 | ROLLING-BALL SWITCH - A rolling-ball switch includes a housing defining at least two receiving sections, at least one separating member provided in the housing between the two receiving sections, at least two conductive balls disposed rollably and respectively in the receiving sections, a pair of first terminals extending into one of the receiving sections to contact one of the conductive balls, and a pair of second terminals extending into the other one of the receiving sections to contact the other one of the conductive balls. The conductive balls are rollable toward the respective pairs of the first and second terminals in a first direction. The separating member prevents movement of the conductive balls from one of the receiving sections to the other one of the receiving sections. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133076 | Switching Apparatus Comprising a Plurality of Switching Assemblies, and Associated Method - An improved electrical switching apparatus comprises a plurality of electrical switching assemblies in a ganged configuration. A bridging device mechanically connects together the actuator devices of the electrical switching assemblies to cause the simultaneous tripping of all of the electrical switching assemblies when an overload or an arc fault is detected on any electrical switching assembly of the gang. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133077 | MEMS RF-SWITCH USING SEMICONDUCTOR - A MEMS RF-switch is provided for controlling switching on/off of transmission of AC signals. The MEMS RF-switch of the present invention includes: a first electrode coupled to one terminal of the power source; a semiconductor layer combined with an upper surface of the first electrode, and forming a potential barrier to become insulated when a bias signal is applied from the power source; and a second electrode disposed at a predetermined distance away from the semiconductor layer, and being coupled to the other terminal of the power source, wherein the second electrode contacts the semiconductor layer when a bias signal is applied from the power source. Therefore, although the bias signal may not be cut off, free electrons and holes are recombined in the semiconductor layer, whereby charge buildup and sticking can be prevented. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133078 | INSTALLATION SWITCHING DEVICE - An installation switching device having an insulating material housing with a front face and an attachment face connected by two broad faces and an input and an output narrow face; an input terminal; an output terminal, wherein a current path runs from the input terminal to the output terminal; a switching mechanism configured to open or close a main contact point so as to switch the current path off and on, respectively, the switching mechanism having a switching handle configured to operate the switching mechanism; and at least one phase connecting rail disposed in an interior of the housing close to and parallel to the attachment face and electrically and mechanically isolated from other components and assemblies in the housing. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133079 | Data Input Device with Enhanced Tactile Sensation - The invention relates to a data input device produced by means of a switch operated by a stem. A return spring enables the stem to return to a stable position. According to the invention, the device comprises a circular element that can be displaced roughly perpendicularly to the displacement of the stem, a cam attached to the stem, and elastic means holding the circular element pressed against the cam, the cam comprising a slope, a high point and a counter-slope on which the circular element bears in succession when the stem is operated from its stable position to a position in which the switch is operated. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133080 | HIGH-SPEED CLOSING SWITCH IN POWER DISTRIBUTOR - A high speed closing switch in a power distributor includes: a case forming an external appearance; a first electrode provided within the case and including a through hole; a second electrode having a receiving recess facing the through hole; a moving contact point member having a cylindrical portion received in the through hole so as to be put into the receiving recess and a flange portion formed at one end of the cylindrical portion; and a closing coil wound on a base of the case, wherein a damping hole is formed at receiving recess of the second electrode. When the moving contact point member put into the receiving recess approaches its final position, a damping force is applied to the moving contact point member to stably and accurately control the final position. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133081 | Keypad manufacturing method and device thereof - A keypad manufacturing method and a device thereof are disclosed. The keypad manufacturing method includes the steps of: (1) pouring materials for a keypad into a mold; (2) covering a film on the mold; (3) film printing: arranging a printed layer on the film; (4) attaching a layer of positioning plate; that's to attach the film with the printed layer on the layer of positioning plate. The device consists of a film which is a transparent layer; a keypad set formed by a plurality of keypads arranged on the film and a connecting piece is located on bottoms of two adjacent keypads; a printed layer disposed on bottom of the film to form characters or symbols corresponding to the keypads. Therefore, the manufacturing of the keypad device is easy, convenient for mass-production, with lower cost of related equipment, reduced operation time and higher yield rate. Moreover, both economic benefits and competitiveness of products are improved. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133082 | Switch Apparatus for Adjusting Power Seat in Vehicle - A switch apparatus for adjusting a power seat in a vehicle, may include a body, a plurality of switches installed on the body including a first switch manipulated in a horizontal direction, and a second switch spaced apart from the first switch and manipulated in a vertical direction, and a guide bracket, a first end portion of which is integrally coupled to the first switch and a second end portion of which is placed around the second switch and selectively coupled to the second switch according to a horizontal movement of the first switch, wherein the second switch is movable in the vertical direction while the first switch is in a neutral position, while the first switch is out of the neutral position, and wherein the second end portion of the guide bracket is interfered with the second switch while the second switch is out of a neutral position. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133083 | SIDE-SURFACE LIGHT-EMITTING UNIT AND ILLUMINATED PANEL USING THE SAME - A side surface light emitting unit illuminates, from its side surfaces, one or more objects to be illuminated which are arranged to extend in one direction on a flat surface. The side surface light emitting unit is provided with a light guide body arranged along the side surface of the objects to be illuminated, for projecting light to the side surfaces of the objects, and an LED arranged at least on one end of the light guide body. In the side surface light emitting unit, the upper surface and the lower surface, excluding the side surfaces facing the objects, are blocked from light. The objects to be illuminated, such as key switches, can be brightly illuminated by unintermittent continuous outgoing light, along the arrangement direction of the objects from one end. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133084 | PROCESS FOR MAKING STEEL INDUSTRY FUEL - A method of reducing costs in the steel industry by making a Steel Industry Fuel comprising solublizing a portion of a coking waste product with a green solvent, to form a mixture and adding the mixture to coal wherein a prefuel mixture of the green solvent and the coking waste product has a lower viscosity than the coking waste product prior to the addition of the green solvent and wherein the green solvent is a combustible fuel derived from a renewable source, and adding the prefuel mixture of the green solvent and the coking waste product to a coal. | 2010-06-03 |
