22nd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100133685 | DIRECT SEMICONDUCTOR CONTACT EBULLIENT COOLING PACKAGE - The semiconductor package as well as a method for making it and using it is disclosed. The semiconductor package comprises a semiconductor chip having at least one heat-generating semiconductor device and a volumetrically expandable chamber disposed to sealingly surround the semiconductor chip, the volumetrically expandable chamber filled entirely with a non-electrically conductive liquid in contact with the semiconductor device and circulated within the volumetrically expandable chamber at least in part by the generated heat of the at least one semiconductor device to cool the at least one semiconductor device. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133686 | CHIP PACKAGE STRUCTURE - A chip package includes a die, a pad-mounting surface on the die, a plurality of bonding pad arranged at the pad-mounting surface, at least one dielectric layer cover over the pad-mounting surface, and at least one conductive wire set in the dielectric layer. The formation of the conductive wire consists of a plurality of steps. Coat a first dielectric layer on the pad-mounting surface and a slot is formed on each bonding pad correspondingly. Then coat a second dielectric layer and produce a wiring slot corresponding to each bonding pad and the slot thereof. Next each wiring slot is filled with electrically conductive metal so as to form a conductive wire. Later Coat a third dielectric layer and a corresponding slot is formed on one end of each conductive wire while this slot is filled with electrically conductive metal to form a solder point. The above steps can further be repeated so as to form an upper-layer and a lower-layer conductive wire. Thereby precision of the chip package, use efficiency of the wafer and yield rate of manufacturing processes are all improved. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133687 | Semiconductor Device with Solder Bump Formed on High Topography Plated Cu Pads - A semiconductor device has a first conductive layer formed over a substrate. A first insulating layer is formed over the substrate and first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the first conductive layer and first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer and second conductive layer. The second insulating layer has a sidewall between a surface of the second insulating material and surface of the second conductive layer. A protective layer is formed over the second insulating layer and surface of the second conductive layer. The protective layer follows a contour of the surface and sidewall of the second insulating layer and second conductive layer. A bump is formed over the surface of the second conductive layer and a portion of the protective layer adjacent to the second insulating layer. The protective layer protects the second insulating layer. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133688 | SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE - In semiconductor integrated circuit devices for vehicle use or the like, in general, an aluminum pad on a semiconductor chip and an external device are coupled to each other by wire bonding or the like using a gold wire and the like for the convenience of mounting. Such a semiconductor integrated circuit device, however, causes a connection failure due to the interaction between aluminum and gold in use for a long time at a relatively high temperature (about 150 degrees C.). The invention of the present application provides a semiconductor integrated circuit device (semiconductor device or electron circuit device) which includes a semiconductor chip as a part of the device, an electrolytic gold plated surface film (gold-based metal plated film) provided over an aluminum-based bonding pad on a semiconductor chip via a barrier metal film, and a gold bonding wire (gold-based bonding wire) for interconnection between the plated surface film and an external lead provided over a wiring board or the like (wiring substrate). | 2010-06-03 |
20100133689 | COPPER (I) COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS DEPOSITION PRECURSORS OF COPPER THIN FILMS - Copper (I) amidinate precursors for forming copper thin films in the manufacture of semiconductor devices, and a method of depositing the copper (I) amidinate precursors on substrates using chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition processes. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133690 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device includes a first interconnect | 2010-06-03 |
20100133691 | THERMALLY PROGRAMMABLE ANTI-REVERSE ENGINEERING INTERCONNECTS AND METHODS OF FABRICATING SAME - An interconnect and method of making the interconnect. The method includes forming a dielectric layer on a substrate, the dielectric layer having a top surface and a bottom surface; forming a first wire and a second wire in the dielectric layer, the first wire separated from the second wire by a region of the dielectric layer; and forming metallic nanoparticles in or on the top surface of the dielectric layer between the first and second wires, the metallic nanoparticles capable of electrically connecting the first wire and the second wire only while the nanoparticles are heated to a temperature greater than room temperature and a voltage is applied between the first and second wires. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133692 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SILICIC COATING, SILICIC COATING AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A silicic coating of 2.4 g/cm | 2010-06-03 |
20100133693 | Semiconductor Package Leads Having Grooved Contact Areas - A packaged semiconductor device ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100133694 | METAL INTERCONNECT AND IC CHIP INCLUDING METAL INTERCONNECT - A metal interconnect and an IC chip including the metal interconnect are disclosed. One embodiment of the method may include providing an integrated circuit (IC) chip up to and including a middle of line (MOL) layer, the MOL layer including a contact positioned within a first dielectric; recessing the first dielectric such that the contact extends beyond an upper surface of the first dielectric; forming a second dielectric over the first dielectric such that the second dielectric surrounds at least a portion of the contact, the second dielectric having a lower dielectric constant than the first dielectric; forming a planarizing layer over the second dielectric; forming an opening through the planarizing layer and into the second dielectric to the contact; and forming a metal in the opening to form the metal interconnect. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133695 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT WITH EMBEDDED MEMORY - Circuitry includes first and second circuits spaced apart by an interconnect region. The interconnect region includes a first interconnect, and the second circuit includes a stack of semiconductor layers. The first interconnect extends between the first and second circuits to provide communication therebetween. The second circuit operates as a memory circuit. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133696 | Isolation Structure for Protecting Dielectric Layers from Degradation - An integrated circuit structure includes a semiconductor substrate; and an interconnect structure overlying the semiconductor substrate. A solid metal ring is formed in the interconnect structure, with substantially no active circuit being inside the solid metal ring. The integrated circuit structure further includes a through-silicon via (TSV) having a portion encircled by the solid metal ring. The TSV extends through the interconnect structure into the semiconductor substrate. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133697 | LOW RESISTANCE THROUGH-WAFER VIA - The present invention provides a wafer ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100133698 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device which enables reduction of material costs and manufacturing costs of the semiconductor device includes forming a silicon cermet film, forming a protective film that protects the silicon cermet film, making a contact hole by plasma etching of the protective film. In this method, an etching detection layer for detecting an end point of plasma etching is formed in contact with the protective film, at least one of the protective film and the etching detection layer contains an element not common to both of the protective film and the etching detection layer, and an end point of plasma etching of the protective film is detected based on plasma emission of the element not common to the both when making the contact hole. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133699 | MICROSTRUCTURE DEVICE INCLUDING A METALLIZATION STRUCTURE WITH AIR GAPS FORMED COMMONLY WITH VIAS - Air gaps may be formed in a metallization layer of a microstructure device on the basis of a patterning sequence in which respective via openings are also formed. Thereafter, the via openings and the air gaps may be closed by a deposition process without significantly affecting the interior of the corresponding openings. Thereafter, the further processing may be continued by forming respective trenches while maintaining integrity of the covered air gaps. Thus, the relative permittivity of the interlayer dielectric material may be efficiently reduced without adding additional process complexity. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133700 | PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT IN METALLIZATION SYSTEMS OF MICROSTRUCTURE DEVICES BY INCORPORATING GRAIN SIZE INCREASING METAL FEATURES - In a sophisticated metallization system, enhanced electromigration behavior may be accomplished by incorporating electromigration barriers into metal lines after a given distance, which may be accomplished by providing an increased width in order to obtain an enhanced average grain size in the intermediate metal regions of increased lateral width. Consequently, the electromigration induced material diffusion may encounter an overall increased grain size along the entire depth of the metal lines, thereby resulting in a significantly reduced electromigration effect and thus enhanced reliability of the critical metal lines. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133701 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device includes: a plurality of external terminals; a plurality of semiconductor substrates that are layered; a through electrode penetrating through at least one of the semiconductor substrates and electrically connected with any of the external terminals; and a plurality of electrostatic discharge protection circuits provided on any one of the semiconductor substrates. In the device, the through electrode is electrically connected with the plurality of electrostatic discharge protection circuits. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133702 | METHOD FOR ELIMINATING LOADING EFFECT USING A VIA PLUG - Method for eliminating loading effect using a via plug. According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a method of processing an integrated circuit wherein a loading effect is reduced. The method includes a step for providing a substrate, which is characterized by a first thickness. The method also includes a stop for forming an inter metal dielectric layer overlaying the substrate. The inter metal dielectric layer is characterized by a second thickness. The method additionally includes a step for forming a first photoresist layer overlaying the inter metal dielectric layer. The first photoresist layer is associated with a first pattern. Additionally, the method includes a step for forming a first opening positioned at least partially inside the inter metal dielectric layer. The first via opening is characterized by a first depth. The method additionally includes a step for removing the first photoresist layer. The method further includes a step for forming a via plug. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133703 | Semiconductor Chip Laminate and Adhesive Composition for Semiconductor Chip Lamination - A semiconductor chip laminate comprises a plurality of semiconductor chips and an adhesive layer through which the plurality of semiconductor chips are laminated, wherein the adhesive layer is composed of an adhesive composition comprising an acrylic polymer (A); an epoxy resin (B); a thermal curing agent (C); and a certain organic phosphine compound (D) as a thermal curing accelerator, and the content of the organic phosphine compound (D) relative to 100 parts by weight in total of the epoxy resin (B) and the thermal curing agent (C) is 0.001 to 15 parts by weight. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133704 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming an Interposer Package with Through Silicon Vias - A semiconductor device is fabricated by providing a carrier for supporting the semiconductor device. A first semiconductor die is mounted to the carrier. The first semiconductor die has a contact pad. A first dummy die is mounted to the carrier. The first dummy die has a through-silicon via (TSV). The first semiconductor die and the first dummy die are encapsulated using a wafer molding material. A first interconnect structure is formed over the first semiconductor die and the first dummy die. The first interconnect structure is connected to the contact pad of the first semiconductor die and the TSV of the first dummy die. The carrier is removed and a second interconnect structure is formed over the first semiconductor die and the first dummy die. The second interconnect structure is connected to the TSV of the first dummy die. A semiconductor package is connected to the second interconnect structure. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133705 | 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 and a second contact pad formed thereon, a first dielectric layer coupled to the electronic chip, a second dielectric layer coupled to the first dielectric layer such that a dielectric boundary lies therebetween, a first and a second cover pad positioned along the dielectric boundary, a metal interconnect formed along a first multi-layer via and coupled to the first cover pad and contact pad, and a metal interconnect formed along a second multi-layer via and coupled to the second cover pad and contact pad. The first multi-layer via extends through the second dielectric layer, the first cover pad, and the first dielectric layer to the first contact pad. The second multi-layer via extends through the second dielectric layer, the second cover pad, and the first dielectric layer to the second contact pad. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133706 | EMULSIFIER SYSTEM - An emulsifier system includes a mixing pump, a water source, a water intake regulator for regulating the flow rate of water supplied by the water source to the mixing pump, an air intake regulator for regulating the flow rate of air being supplied to the mixing pump for enabling the mixing pump to output a high pressure flow of mixed fluid and gas, and an emulsifier for emulsifying the high pressure flow of mixed fluid and gas outputted by the mixing pump by means of a cavitation effect. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133707 | Ultrasonic Humidifier with an Ultraviolet Light Unit - An ultrasonic humidifier includes a base that is formed with a recess, as well as a water tank and a mist spraying tube that are disposed on the base and that are in fluid communication with the recess. An ultrasonic oscillator is disposed in a bottom end of the recess for atomizing water in the recess. An ultraviolet light unit is disposed in said mist spraying tube. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133708 | Impregnator - An impregnator for mixing a nonaerated or only slightly aerated liquid (F) with gas (G), in particular for mixing a noneffervescent or only slightly effervescent beer precursor product, or a beer precursor product containing CO | 2010-06-03 |
20100133709 | DIFFUSER FOR AN AERATION SYSTEM - A diffuser for an aeration system includes a base, a valve member, and a diaphragm. The diaphragm has a central portion, a peripheral portion, and a surrounding segment. The surrounding segment is interposed between the central portion and the peripheral portion, and includes a base web layer and a porous foam layer. The base web layer includes a plurality of fibrous filaments arranged to form a textured structure with a plurality of pores. The porous foam layer is disposed on the base web layer. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133710 | BIOMEDICAL DEVICES CONTAINING INTERNAL WETTING AGENTS - This invention includes a wettable biomedical device containing a high molecular weight hydrophilic polymer and a hydroxyl-functionalized silicone-containing monomer. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133711 | METHOD OF FORMING A DENTAL ARTICLE - A method of making a dental article including a pressable body possessing a flexural strength of at least 125 MPa and flowable at about 850° C. to about 950° C. The body is composed of at least a glass matrix phase having a composition comprising Li | 2010-06-03 |
20100133712 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND VESSELS USING ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY YELLOW EARTH - A method of producing a building material using environment-friendly loess includes preparing an environment-friendly composition by mixing 10˜90 parts by weight of at least one selected from among loess, kaolin, clay and grayish blue powdered soil, 3˜50 parts by weight of a resin coating agent, 0.1˜25 parts by weight of an inorganic pigment, and 1˜60 parts by weight of water; and molding the environment-friendly composition at 10 second˜20 minute intervals by introducing it into a molding machine having a temperature of 50˜550° C. and an internal pressure of 1˜20 kg/cm | 2010-06-03 |
20100133713 | Wooden Board and a Method for Producing a Wooden Board - The invention relates to a wooden board and a method for producing a material board, in which a layer | 2010-06-03 |
20100133714 | BIMODAL POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS FOR BLOW MOLDING APPLICATIONS - Bimodal polyethylene compositions and methods for making the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the bimodal polyethylene composition can include a high molecular weight component having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 400,000 to about 950,000. The bimodal polyethylene composition can also include a low molecular weight component having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 3,000 to about 100,000. The high molecular weight component can be present in an amount ranging from about 25 wt % to about 40 wt % of the bimodal polyethylene composition. The bimodal polyethylene composition can also have a percent die swell of less than about 80%. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133715 | MANUFACTURING MEHTOD OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL CROSS-LINKED FOAM FOR UPPERS OF SHOES - The present invention provides a manufacturing method of three-dimensional cross-linked foam for uppers of shoes that comprises preparing plural foaming materials having a planar shape with the cross-linked foaming suppressed; forming at least one interfacing pattern including a main interfacing pattern on at least one of the foaming materials; cross-linked foaming the foaming material to obtain a planar cross-linked foam having at least one inner cavity structure including a main inner cavity structure, the main inner cavity structure formed by the main interfacing pattern; disposing the planar cross-linked foam in a cavity of a molding die, the cavity having a shape corresponding to a last; and vacuum molding a covering portion of the main inner cavity structure into a shape corresponding to the cavity of the molding die by attracting the covering portion to the surface of the cavity of the molding die by a vacuum pressure. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133716 | METHOD OF FORMING RELIEF STRUCTURES - A method of forming a relief pattern on the surface of a substrate comprises the steps of providing a substrate, coating a thin layer of polymeric material onto the substrate, drying the polymeric material to leave residual lateral stress within the material, bringing a patterned stamp into contact with the polymeric material and applying pressure to the stamp such that the polymeric material ruptures patternwise and dewets at the surface of the substrate to form openings in the polymeric layer according to the pattern on the stamp. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133717 | EXTRUSION GRANULATION METHOD AND DEVICE, AND GRANULATE PRODUCED THEREFROM - The invention relates to a method for the production of granulate grains of polymers from thermoplastic polyesters or copolyesters from a polyester melt using an extrusion granulator. The polyester melt is fed to nozzles of the extrusion granulator and then, with draw-in rollers, to the granulation device via an extraction section as extrusions exiting from the nozzle, wherein, e.g., an extrusion extraction speed is set by the draw-in rollers. The invention also relates to an improved extrusion granulator according to the invention having a wave device between the nozzles and the extraction channel, and granulate grains produced according to the method according to the invention. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133718 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FORM OF ADMINISTRATION OF A MEDICAMENT - The present invention relates to a method for producing a medicament dosage form which consists of at least one piece which in each case comprises at least one medicament and at least one additive, the medicament and the additive being mixed and extruded from a die as a strand and the strand being cut into pieces of precise weight. The invention additionally relates to a device. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133719 | Dual color molding apparatus used in measuring tape and molding method thereof - The present invention discloses a dual color molding apparatus for a measuring tape and its molding method, and a dual color plastic technology is used to replace the existing label and decoration such as a label on the measuring tape and provide a different design of words, numbers or logos on a concave and convex surface to facilitate users to identify the molding apparatus. The molding apparatus includes a male mold fixing base, a first male mold, a second male mold, a female mold fixing base, a first female mold, a second female mold, a central axle and a middle plate. The first female mold forms a first cavity with any one of the male molds, and the second female mold forms a second cavity with any one of the male molds, and a glue injection is performed in the first cavity and the second cavity by a first glue injection unit and a second glue injection unit respectively. The first female mold and the second female mold are coupled to the female mold fixing base, and the first male mold is installed above a first male mold insert fixing base of the male mold fixing base, and the second male mold is installed above a second male mold insert fixing base of the male mold fixing base, and both first male mold and second male mold are coupled to the middle plate, and the first male mold is rotatably installed at the top of the second male mold insert fixing base and the second male mold is rotatably installed at the top of the first male mold insert fixing base through the central axle connected to the middle plate. Therefore, a dual color glue injection can be completed for the dual color mold without replacing the molding apparatus. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133720 | ERASER MOULDING TOY AND METHOD OF FORMING AN ERASER - To provide an eraser moulding toy with which it is possible to mould an eraser having a coloured pattern or design, a plurality of thermofusible eraser members | 2010-06-03 |
20100133721 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS TO MULTIPLE CAVITIES TO FORM MULTILAYER ARTICLES - Method and apparatus for sequentially delivering multiple shots of polymer material to a plurality of mold cavities to form multilayer articles. A first shot of greater than 50% of the total article weight of a first polymer material is simultaneously delivered to a plurality of mold cavities using, at each cavity, a chamber of predetermined volume that is prefilled with the first polymer material. A second shot of no greater than 10% of the total article weight of a second material is simultaneously delivered to all of the cavities beginning subsequent to the step of delivering the start of the first shot delivery step. The second shot of second material is delivered through a manifold channel that fluidly communicates with each cavity, and is injected to all cavities under pressure exerted by a source of the second material that is common to all of the plurality of cavities. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133722 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for a semiconductor device includes the following processes. A first seal layer is formed in a cavity of a first mold, the first seal layer being in a liquid state. A second seal layer is formed over the first seal layer while the first seal layer is kept in the liquid state, and the second seal layer is in a liquid state. A semiconductor chip on a wiring board fixed on a second mold is immersed into the second seal layer. The first and second seal layers are thermally cured. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133723 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOLDINGS - A method for producing moldings, in particular briquettes, from fine-grained to medium-grained mixed material using organic binders. In a first stage, the mixed material is heated to a temperature necessary for the molding operation. In a second, atmospherically separate stage, mixing of the mixed material with binder is performed, as well as downstream steps of the process. The method allows hazardous emissions to be avoided. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133724 | Method and device for producing highly dimensionally accurate flanged half shells - A method for producing highly dimensionally accurate, deep-drawn half shells with a base region, a body region and a flange region, includes firstly forming a pre-formed half shell from a blank and then shaping the pre-formed half shell into a finally formed half shell, wherein the pre-formed half shell has excess blank material due to its geometric shape and wherein, owing to the excess material during the shaping of the pre-formed half shell into its final shape the half shell is compressed into the finally formed half shell by at least one further pressing process. The method requires that the pre-formed half shell has excess blank material in a transition region between the body region and flange region. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133725 | Mold With Reinforced Hinge - Flexible, reinforced polymeric molds for Corning simulated stone veneers is provided. The molds are formed of a single solitary unit containing a plurality of contoured wells. A flange forms an outer portion of the mold and provides a means for grasping the mold so that the mold can be folded and flipped for the extraction of the artificial stones. One or both hinge portions located transversely across the central portion of the mold may be reinforced with an embedded nylon mesh scrim. The scrim increases the tear and tensile strength of the hinge portion. Additionally, the incorporation of the nylon mesh scrim at the hinge portions increases the life of the mold and reduces the occurrence of scrap molds. The polymeric mold advantageously retains its shape after the mold has been removed from the simulated stones, which permits the mold to be used in subsequent stone-molding operations. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133726 | Polymer mortar composite pipe material and manufacturing method - Composite material and plunger-cast pipe manufacturing method and system wherein the composite material includes waste, chemically unmodified PET material, one or more waste filler materials (e.g. rock crusher fines, lime sludge or waste coal combustion by-products), and fiber reinforcement (e.g. glass, metal, ceramic, carbon, organic, and polymer fibers) and wherein the PET material is melted and mixed in a container to disperse filler material and fiber reinforcement in the PET material. The resulting mixture can be formed into a tubular pipe shape using the plunger-cast manufacturing method and system wherein a plunger piston and inner collapsible mold are pushed into the melted composite material contained in an outer mold. When cooled and solidified in the mold, a composite material having a matrix comprising PET with filler material and fiber reinforcement distributed in the matrix is formed in the shape of a tubular body. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133727 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A RETENTION MATRIX COMPRISING A FUNCTIONAL LIQUID - A method for fabricating a device provided with one or more cavities filled with at least one liquid, comprising the steps of : (a) forming one or more microcavities on a support separated from each other by one or more walls, and filled with at least one given porous material; (b) filling, in at least one cavity filled with said porous material, by means of at least one given functional liquid; and (c) forming a sealing layer enabling said cavities to be sealed. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133728 | CURABLE COMPOSITION FOR PHOTOIMPRINT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CURED PRODUCT USING SAME - A curable composition for photoimprints containing a photopolymerizable monomer and a photopolymerization initiator, wherein the proportion of the compound having a molecular weight of at most 190 in the composition is at most 20% by mass, and the viscosity of the composition is from 3 to 50 mPa·s at 25° C., is excellent in patterning accuracy. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133729 | Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing Wide Mouth Containers - A method and system for forming a wide mouth container using a single-step blow molding apparatus. The method and system uses a mold that is adapted to be used in a narrow mouth single-step blow molding apparatus. The method and system increases the number of cavities that can be used in the mold for forming wide mouth containers. This increases the amount of containers that can be made and reduces overall tooling and operational costs. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133730 | Slag Removal System for a Burn Table - A pivoting door assembly for a downdraft cutting table assembly includes a door For covering a vent of the downdraft cutting table assembly, and an arm assembly coupled to the door. The downdraft cutting table assembly may include a cutting table for supporting a workpiece, a cutting torch assembly for positioning a cutting torch for cutting the workpiece, an exhaust duct for exhausting fumes, and a vent opening into the exhaust duct. The downdraft cutting table assembly may also include a slag removal system. The arm assembly is actuated by the cutting torch assembly as the cutting torch assembly positions the cutting torch over the cutting table. Actuation of the arm assembly by the cutting torch assembly causes the arm assembly to pivot the door open for allowing fumes from the cutting torch to be drawn into the exhaust duct. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133731 | STOP DAMPER - The invention relates to a stop damper with a damper member ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100133732 | SHOCK ABSORBER FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A shock absorber for vehicle seat is provided. The shock absorber is suspended on a seat frame so as to elastically support a pad. The shock absorber includes: a plurality of wires that are disposed in parallel to the seat frame, both ends of the wires being locked to the seat frame; and a resinous member that connects the wires to each other, the resinous member having a bent portion, wherein the resinous member is elastically deformable in a direction in which the wires are opposed each other in accordance with a deformation of the bent portion. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133733 | VIBRATION DAMPER, PARTICULARLY FOR SUPPORTING COMPRESSORS, PUMPS, ELECTRIC MOTORS AND THE LIKE - A vibration damper, particularly for supporting compressors, pumps, electric motors and the like, comprising a flat body from which at least two engagement tabs protrude on each of the two faces and at least two elastically deformable contact and shock-absorbing portions protrude on at least one of the faces. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133734 | VIBRATION CONTROL EQUIPMENT - In a vibration control equipment | 2010-06-03 |
20100133735 | SUBSTRATE HOLDING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE HOLDING METHOD, EXPOSURE APPARATUS, AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A substrate holding apparatus configured to hold a substrate by vacuum holding includes a rim which has a circumferential shape and is configured to support the substrate, a projection portion configured to support the substrate in an inner area surrounded by the rim, an exhaust unit configured to exhaust gas from an inner space within the rim to attract and support the substrate, a lift pin configured to load the substrate on the rim and the projection portion, a supply unit configured to supply gas to the space surrounded by the rim, and a control unit configured to control a flow rate of the gas supplied from the supply unit, wherein when the gas is exhausted by the exhaust unit, the control unit starts supplying the gas before the substrate contacts the rim and the projection portion, and controls the flow rate of the supplied gas in order to reduce a deformation in the substrate caused by exhaust of the gas. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133736 | BOOKBINDING UNIT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed are a bookbinding unit and an image forming apparatus having the same. The bookbinding unit includes a bookbinding unit main body, a pair of stack trays disposed in the bookbinding unit main body so as to support print media on the upper surfaces of the stack trays and a folding knife movable in the space between the pair of the stack trays to fold the print media on the stack trays and to move the folded print media into the space between the pair of the stack trays. The pair of the stack trays is rotatable in conformity with the movement of the print media into the space between the stack trays to provide a surface contact guiding of the folded print media. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133737 | STORING AND ISSUING DEVICE FOR BANKNOTES OR OTHER FLEXIBLE DOCUMENTS - A storing and issuing device ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100133738 | SHEET CONVEYANCE DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS USING THE SAME DEVICE - A sheet conveyance device to convey a sheet which is stored within a sheet storing section, including: a plurality of sheet conveyance rollers, mounted on a sheet storing section, to be parallel to each other with respect to rotating centers, wherein the plurality of the sheet conveyance rollers come into contact with the sheet to convey the sheet toward an exterior of the sheet conveyance device; and a coupling section to couple the plurality of the sheet conveyance rollers and to rotate the plurality of the sheet conveyance rollers, wherein at least one of the plurality of the sheet conveyance rollers represents an irregularly shaped roller, wherein the irregularly shaped roller is coupled to another sheet conveyance roller by the coupling section, and wherein a distance between a rotation center and a peripheral surface of the irregularly shaped roller is inconstant, in a rotational direction of the irregularly shaped roller. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133739 | FEEDER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A feeder that stores a sheet used to form an image in an image forming apparatus main body and that is configured to be drawn out from the image forming apparatus main body in a perpendicular direction to a sheet conveying direction. The feeder includes: a separation member that is in press-contact with a sheet feed member disposed in the image forming apparatus main body for separating a stored sheet in cooperation with the sheet feed member; an arm part that is attached to the separation member, the separation member being rotatably attached through the arm part; and a rotation mechanism that rotates the separation member downward through the arm part and releases the press contact with the sheet feed member when the feeder is drawn out from the image forming apparatus main body. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133740 | Method for Applying Pick Retry Using a Modified Pick Roller Force to Reduce Likelihood of Failure to Pick Top Sheet From Stack - A method for applying a pick retry using a modified pick roller force includes operating an actuator in a first duty cycle to cause a pick roller to impose a first force on a media stack ordinarily sufficient to pick and feed a top sheet from the media stack to a media path, sensing whether or not the sheet arrives in the media path, and retrying the actuator in a second duty cycle different than the first duty cycle to cause the pick roller to impose a second force on the media stack different from the first force in response to not sensing the arrival of the sheet in the media path. The second force may be greater than the first force. The second duty cycle may be longer than the first duty cycle. Also, the method includes rotating the pick roller concurrently with or subsequently to operating the actuator. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133741 | MANUAL SHEET FEEDER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING SAME - A manual sheet feeder including a pickup roller; a pickup arm; a sheet stopper; a rotation regulation member; a solenoid including a movable core having a straight line motion; a solenoid link rotatively coupled to the movable core; and a first spring to bias the pickup arm in a direction in which the pickup arm is rotated downward. At start of sheet feeding operation, the pickup arm is rotated by the first spring in a direction in which the pickup roller is moved downward in conjunction with rotation of the solenoid link caused by the straight line motion of the movable core in one direction, and the rotation regulation member is rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the solenoid link caused by the straight line motion of the movable core in the one direction to release regulation of rotation of the sheet stopper. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133742 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING A STREAM OF OVERLAPPING SHEETS OR STACKS OF SHEETS - An apparatus for forming a stream of overlapping sheets or stacks of sheets, includes a first transport device to deliver overlap-free sheets or stacks of sheets at a speed v | 2010-06-03 |
20100133743 | SHEET FEEDING APPARUTUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - The present invention complies a side end regulating mechanism to regulate a side end position in the width direction of sheets supported by a cassette main body | 2010-06-03 |
20100133744 | Media Sheet Guide Device and Method for Maintaining Proper Sheet Alignment in an Image Forming Machine - A media sheet guide device for maintaining proper sheet alignment in an image forming machine includes a body extending between spaced apart reference edges of respective upstream and downstream media alignment mechanisms and a face on the body defining a path along which a sheet moves lengthwise from the upstream reference edge to the downstream reference edge. The face has a section extending widthwise and defining a portion of the path about which the sheet bends widthwise as the sheet moves lengthwise along the path portion. The face section has first and second segments differing in curvature for applying a differential drag widthwise across the sheet causing a rotation of the sheet sufficiently to displace a leading end of the sheet away from the downstream reference edge to thereby ensure that a leading corner of the sheet can enter into the downstream reference edge without jamming against an entry end thereof. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133745 | REMAINING SHEET VOLUME DETECTING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A remaining sheet volume detecting apparatus includes a loading unit that loads a sheet; a driving unit that lifts up the loading unit to a feed position of a loaded sheet; a feeding unit that feeds a sheet from the loading unit that has reached the feed position; a load thickness detecting unit that detects a load thickness of sheets within the loading unit based on a movement amount of the loading unit until the loading unit reaches the sheet feed position; a sheet thickness detecting unit that detects a thickness of a sheet fed by the feeding unit from the loading unit that has reached the feed position; and a remaining sheet volume calculating unit that calculates remaining sheet volume within the loading unit. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133746 | System and Method For Providing A Table Game - A system and method for providing a table game are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a playing field, a ball launcher mechanism launching a ball into the playing field, and the ball launcher mechanism allows a first player to select one or more attributes affecting a ball trajectory. The apparatus further comprises a ball striker mechanism controlling a ball striker. The ball striker placed at a distance from the ball launcher mechanism in the playing field has a bat to hit a ball launched by the ball launcher mechanism and is controlled by a second player. One or more sensors are placed in predetermined locations in the playing field. The electrical signals generated by the one or more sensors are used to update a status of a game. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133747 | PNEUMATIC GAME - A game that uses a source of compressed gas, such as compressed air, to provide gas to move a play object across a play surface. The compressed gas source is capable of providing compressed gas to jets in communication with the play surface for directing the gas to move the play object across the play surface. A triggering device allows the player to select one or more jets and selectively trigger the flow of gas from a selected jet. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133748 | Automatic dice shaking system - An automatic dice shaking system includes multiple dice seat holders each having two locating grooves, multiple dice seats selectively attachable to the dice seat holders, each dice seat having an inner thread and locating rods attachable to the locating grooves of one dice seat holder to prohibit rotation of the respective dice seat relative to the respective dice seat holder, a dice cup connectable to one dice seat by threading an outer thread thereof into the inner thread of one dice seat and movable with the connected dice seat away from the dice seat holders to shake the respective set of dice, and a mechanical arm controllable to move the dice cup horizontally and vertically and to rotate the device cup. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133749 | Spatial puzzle apparatus - A spatial puzzle apparatus is disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus | 2010-06-03 |
20100133750 | Category-Related Guessing Game - The claimed invention is a game in which a player or players tries to guess the category to which a set of words or phrases belongs. The words or phrases are arranged on a playing means such that only the first letter of each word or phrase is initially revealed. The second letters of each word or phrase are then simultaneously revealed, then the third letters, and so on, until a player is able to guess the category to which the words or phrases belong. The game represents an original and elegant advance over other games involving categories, members of categories, and orthography. Whereas other games involve only two of these types of information, or involve providing two types of information in order to guess the third type, the claimed invention utilizes orthography to enable a guessing of both words and categories in a dynamic and fun way, and further implements a simple game device conducing to ease and excitement of play. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133751 | Blackjack options - A method for conducting blackjack-style wagering games includes favorable player options to enhance its appeal. The player elects to undo a pair of initial cards in a two-card blackjack hand split to increase his chance of winning his hand. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133752 | Blackjack double down options - A method for conducting blackjack-style wagering games includes favorable player options to enhance its appeal. Various double down options are available for the player to either increase his win or reduce his loss when doubling down with an additional wager. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133753 | GAME APPARATUS AND GAME - A set of playing tokens ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100133754 | PLAYING CARDS AND TABLE GAME SYSTEM - The present invention provides playing cards which allow a code to be read reliably from the cards shot out at various speeds. Playing cards ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100133755 | LAYERED METALLIC GASKET - Head gasket ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100133756 | Shaft seal for steam turbines - A shaft seal for steam turbines is provided. The shaft seal steam barrier is supplied with a slight excess pressure. In order to avoid complex additional devices necessary for liquefying the water vapor once again, a condensation chamber, which is sealed from the surrounding air as well as from the steam barrier chamber with brush seals, is provided between the steam barrier chamber and the surrounding air. The condensation chamber is constructed in such a manner that the heat, developing in the interior thereof, is discharged to the outside. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133757 | SEALING DEVICE - A sealing device in which a good lubricating oil film is formed along the entire circumference of a sliding surface. The sealing device ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100133758 | SEALING DEVICE - To effectively and easily suppress squealing noise occurring when a steering shaft is in strong contact with a bumper portion, a sealing device ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100133759 | LARGE DIAMETER SEALS - A large diameter seal having a band of elastic material on its outer diameter to insure a complete and effective sealing in the counterbore and a method for manufacturing this large diameter seal having elastomeric material on its outer diameter. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133760 | Sealing profile - The invention comprises an elastic material in order to carry out the joining and sealing between a first ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100133761 | Milling Cutter Coupling System - A coupling system for mounting a cutting apparatus to a machine tool having a cutting apparatus and an adapter. The cutting apparatus has a first mounting flange having either a central bore or a central boss. The adapter has a second mounting flange having the other of a central bore or a central boss. The central boss on one of the mounting flanges forms a mating engagement with the central bore of the other mounting flange to align the two mounting flanges at a common center when the cutting apparatus is connected to the adapter. Additionally, each mounting flange may have at least one of a post or a groove located between an outer perimeter of the mounting flange and the central bore or central boss. When the cutting apparatus is connected to the adapter, at least one of the posts forms a mating engagement with a corresponding groove. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133762 | Universal Tool Bit Shank - A universal tool shank can include an elongate body having first and second portions. The first portion can include at least one flat thereon for engagement with a recess in a first tool. The second portion can include at least one protrusion extending radially outwardly therefrom for engagement with a recess in a second tool. The first and second portions can be disposed axially apart from one another. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133763 | HIGH-CLEARANCE VEHICLE SUSPENSION WITH SPACER ARRANGEMENT MOUNTABLE BETWEEN SPINDLE AND WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BRACKET FOR ADJUSTING WORKING CLEARANCE - The working clearance height of a high-clearance vehicle is normally established by four main suspension spindles that are respectively received for reciprocating within upright journals provided at the opposite ends of front and rear axle assemblies of the vehicle main frame, with the bottom end each of the main spindles being received in a bore at the top of an associated wheel motor housing that serves also as a wheel hub mounting bracket. In order to increase the working clearance height of the vehicle, an optional elongate spacer assembly is mounted between the bottom of each elongate main suspension spindle and the associated wheel motor housing. Each main suspension spindle is inclined slightly outwardly relative to a vertical plane extending in the direction of travel of the vehicle and, in order for the spacing between tires at opposite sides of the vehicle to remain the same, with or without the usage of the spacer assemblies, each spacer assembly includes a coupler spindle extending parallel to, and offset inwardly from, a pivot axis of the associated main suspension spindle by a distance calculated to result in the desired tire spacing, this coupler spindle being received in the bore at the top of the associated wheel motor housing. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133764 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM RUN HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT - A method of adjusting a suspension run height includes: pivotably mounting a leveling valve to a hanger bracket; attaching an indicator arm to a suspension component which displaces relative to the hanger bracket; and pivoting the leveling valve relative to the hanger bracket to thereby adjust the run height of the frame relative to the suspension component. A run height adjustment system includes: a leveling valve having a leveling arm pivotably mounted thereto at a first pivot, and an indicator arm being pivotably mounted to the leveling arm at a second pivot; an adjustment lever for pivoting the leveling valve about a third pivot; and the third pivot being positioned longitudinally between the first and second pivots. Another run height adjustment system includes: a leveling arm pivotably mounted to a leveling valve; an adjustment lever for pivoting the leveling valve; and the adjustment lever pivotably mounted to a hanger bracket. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133765 | Sideways-Moving Ice Skate - An ice skate whose blade is disposed at an angle not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the boot. The blade may be fixed in this position, or it may be switchable between the nonparallel orientation of the present invention and the parallel orientation typical of traditional ice skates. A pair of sideways-moving skates may be propelled by moving them in an oscillating motion. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133766 | SPORTS BOARD WITH AN INTERLOCKING STRUCTURE - A sports board, such as a snow board, has a board core structure that provides desired structural characteristics localized to select regions of the board while maintaining predictable produceability and optimum operating qualities of the board. In an embodiment, the sports board includes a plurality of layered elements or segments, of which certain elements or segments are joined using interlocking elements. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133767 | WINTER RECREATION DEVICE - A recreation device, used for sliding downhill on a surface, on which the rider is suspended above the surface, either in a generally horizontal position—face up or face down—or in a reclined position, thereby providing the rider with a unique experience or sensation. The winter recreation device comprises a slide member having a top and a low friction bottom adapted for sliding on the surface, a support connected to the top of the slide member and extending upward away from the slide member, and a harness suspended from the support, wherein the support and harness are adapted to suspend a user of the apparatus above the surface. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133768 | Shopping Trolley - This invention relates to a shopping trolley having castors and a handle, the surface of which consists of plastic. The surface of the handle consists of one or more different materials, at least one of said materials having conductive properties. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133769 | WHEEL ASSEMBLY - A wheel assembly having a connecting jacket for attachment to a body and a wheel having an axle attached to a connecting pin is disclosed. The connecting jacket selectively receives the connecting pin for easy assembly and disassembly of a wheel on a body. A connecting pin having a U-shaped spring enclosed in a rectangular housing is disclosed. A cart having such a wheel assembly is disclosed. A method for removably attaching a wheel using the disclosed wheel assembly is also disclosed. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133770 | Disc Golf Equipment Cart - A cart apparatus to facilitate the play of disc golf may include but not be limited to a chassis, at least three wheels rotatably coupled to the chassis, a handle member mounted to the chassis, a floor platform mounted on the chassis and at least one seat member retractably mounted on the floor platform such that the seat member descends through the floor platform with the application of a sufficient weight and the seat member ascends through the floor platform after the removal of the weight. The seat member may consist of a seat mounted on a support. When someone sits on the seat the seat support descends through a hole in floor platform until it hits the ground. The ground then supports the weight of the sitter. When the sitter stands up and gets off the seat, the member ascends through the floor platform back to its starting position, or close thereto. Folding or collapsible embodiments of the cart apparatus allow it to be stored or transported more easily. Alternative embodiments provide baskets, consoles and accessories to enhance the ease, convenience and enjoyment of disc golf. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133771 | DUMP TRUCK TAG AXLE SUSPENSION CONTROL - Dump truck tag axle suspension control. A method of controlling a tag axle suspension includes activating a pusher suspension lift switch; and engaging a steer lock on the tag axle suspension, thereby preventing steering of the tag axle suspension, in response to the lift switch activating step. Another method includes activating a switch to thereby begin operation of a hydraulic pump; and engaging a steer lock of the tag axle suspension, in response to the switch activating step. Yet another method includes applying pressure to a bed lift actuator; sensing the pressure applied to the bed lift actuator; and applying pressure to a tag suspension load actuator, thereby transmitting a load from a frame to a tag axle via the load actuator, in response to the sensed pressure applied to the bed lift actuator reaching a predetermined level. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133772 | MOTORCYCLE - A four wheeled motorcycle vehicle, comprising: a frame ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100133773 | Axle Support - The invention relates to an axle support for motor vehicles. The axle support, especially a rear axle support for motor vehicles with non-powered rear axle, is constituted of two cast light-alloy longitudinal girders (A, B) which can be connected to each other by upper and lower connecting elements (C, D). | 2010-06-03 |
20100133774 | Suspension System of Coupled Torsion Beam Axle - A suspension system of a coupled torsion beam axle type may include a torsion beam that is disposed in the width direction of a vehicle body, left/right trailing arms that are mounted on respective ends of the torsion beam to be extended in the rearward direction of the vehicle body, and a spindle block that is mounted on one end of each of the respective trailing arms and in which a spindle is integrally formed in the front end surface thereof for a wheel to be mounted. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133775 | WHEEL SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY AND A MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle and wheel suspension assembly for a rear wheel of a motor vehicle. The assembly includes a wheel spindle housing supporting a wheel spindle carrying the rear wheel and defining a wheel center. A frame structure is adapted to be connected to a vehicle body or an engine-transmission assembly of the motor vehicle. A spring link extends between the frame structure and the wheel spindle housing and carries a vehicle spring. First and second control links extend between the frame structure and the wheel spindle housing to control the wheel spindle housing to maintain the rear wheel substantially in parallel with a longitudinal direction. A first and second camber link extends between the frame structure and the wheel spindle housing, and intersect each other. An instantaneous center of motion is located at a position far outside the wheel and then rearward the wheel, or far inside the wheel and then forward the wheel. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133776 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE STIFFNESS OF VEHICLE SUSPENSION - A method and apparatus for an adjustable suspension system for a vehicle comprises at least one strut. In one embodiment, the stanchion (or slider) is non-uniform with a major and minor circumferential stiffness and is adjustable relative to a fore and aft axis of the vehicle in order to provide a differing amount of stiffness relative thereto. In another embodiment, a portion of the stanchion is circular and a reinforcement is annularly disposed therearound with axial retention formations, The reinforcement has a non-uniform circumferential characteristic and is rotatable relative to the fore/aft axis of the vehicle. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133777 | DETACHABLE BICYCLE FRAME - According to one embodiment, a connector assembly for assembling at least two portions of a bicycle frame has first and second connectors, adapted to be mounted to the frame. The first connector has a body with an inner aperture, a peripheral region, a threaded exterior profile greater than a body outer profile and an axial contact surface. The second connector has a body with an exterior profile, a pilot to be received in the first connector inner aperture and a peripheral region having an exterior profile and an axial contact surface. A sleeve has a first region with an aperture to receive the second connector body exterior profile, a second region with an inner profile to receive the second connector peripheral region exterior profile, and a threaded region engaging the first connector threaded exterior profile for fastening the connector assembly and maintaining engagement of the pilot and axial contact surfaces. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133778 | BICYCLE FRAME WITH INTEGRATED AND DETACHABLE BATTERY - The present invention concerns a bicycle frame, including a number of frame elements, preferably tubes, where the frame elements are interconnected and constitute a construction with so great rigidity that the cycle frame does not change its geometrical shape under usual load, where an electric battery system is at least partly embedded in the frame, including at least one battery pack for storing electric energy for use in connection with equipment, such as comfort equipment and/or safety equipment on a bicycle, including an electric auxiliary motor, where the part of the frame adapted to mounting a battery pack is constituted by a hollow section, the hollow section being a multiple chamber section, where a battery pack is predominantly arranged in a cutout in the multiple chamber section so that at least one chamber in the multiple chamber section is substantially intact. Thus is obtained a cycle frame with a cutout for a battery pack, where the frame has great rigidity. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133779 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING A WHEELCHAIR BOUND PERSON - The present invention provides a modular lateral transfer assembly (MLTA) adaptable to a wheelchair for easily transferring a wheelchair bound person, and a modular wheel assembly (MWA) adaptable to a wheelchair for easily transferring a wheelchair bound person laterally. The present invention also provides a wheelchair integrating the MLTA and MWA either individually or in combination. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133780 | ROLL-STABILIZING FIFTH WHEEL APPARATUS - A fifth wheel apparatus for detachably coupling a trailing vehicle to a towing vehicle is disclosed. An equalizer bridge is supported on a towing vehicle and is pivotable about a roll axis that extends in a direction of towing motion. The equalizer bridge includes first and second arms that extend laterally from respective first and second sides of the roll axis. A fifth wheel head is coupled to the equalizer bridge for movement therewith about the roll axis. The fifth wheel head is pivotable relative to the equalizer bridge about a pitch axis transverse to the roll axis. First and second damping elements are operably interposed between the towing vehicle and the first and second arms, respectively. When the trailing vehicle is attached to the fifth wheel head, the first and second damping elements resist rolling movement of the trailing vehicle about the roll axis during travel over uneven roads. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133781 | FLATBED TRAILER HAVING AN EXTENDABLE CONFIGURATION AND AN ALTERNATE CONFIGURATION - A flatbed trailer includes first, second and third flatbed sections whereby the first and second sections are joinable in an extendable configuration and the first and third sections are joinable in an alternate and typically standard configuration. The trailer can be switched between the extendable and alternate configuration within a fairly short time. The invention thus eliminates the need for both a standard extendable trailer and a separate non-extendable trailer, and provides the ability to use the alternate configuration when the extendable configuration is not necessary in order to substantially reduce the weight which would otherwise be involved with the use of the extendable configuration. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133782 | Articulated Combine With Unloading and Rear Bogey Steering Architecture - Disclosed is an articulated harvester composed of a forward bogey having an operator's cab, an engine, a grain harvesting assembly, a grain transfer assembly, but being devoid of an on-board grain bin. A rearward bogey is attached by a joint to the forward bogey and has a powered wheel assembly, an on-board grain bin for receiving grain from the forward bogey grain transfer assembly, and a grain off-loading assembly. The disclosed improvement includes the rearward bogey having a powered wheel assembly of a powered stiff axle wheel assembly pivotable for steering the articulated harvester when the joint has articulated by a defined number of degrees. The joint may be connected to the rearward bogey powered stiff axle wheel assembly by a beam that has a second joint disposed ahead of the stiff axle and actuatable to crab the articulated harvester for grain unloading. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133783 | VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE MOUNT FOR JACK ASSEMBLY - A jack assembly for adjusting the height of a trailer is provided. The jack assembly is moveable between an operable and a stowed position. The assembly includes a tube having a slot portion and a slide block moveable within the slot portion. A post connected to the slide block protrudes through an opening in the slot portion to engage a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism is movable between a clamped position where the slide block is clamped to the tube to prevent the jack from moving, and an unclamped position where the slide block is movable within the slot portion to allow the jack assembly to be moved between an operable position and a stowed position. | 2010-06-03 |
20100133784 | VERSATILE, COLLAPSIBLE CART-TRAILER WITH MODULAR COMPONENTS - A collapsible cart-trailer includes a folding mechanism that folds the cart-trailer into a small form factor, at least two wheels, modular, and removable and compartmentalized storage. The collapsible cart-trailer is operable in a cart mode and a trailer mode. In the trailer mode, the cart-trailer may be coupled to a movable object by a collapsible, length adjustable tow bar. In the cart mode, the cart-trailer includes a collapsible handle. | 2010-06-03 |