| 23rd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
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| 20110131794 | METHODS FOR MAKING CAPACITIVE MICROPHONE - A capacitive microphone and method for making the same are provided. A backplate with a plurality of holes is formed on a substrate with at least one cavity, and a diaphragm is formed above the backplate. There is an air gap between the backplate and the diaphragm. The air gap and the cavity communicate with each other by each hole. The diaphragm and the backplate are separated by a first distance and a second distance which is smaller than the first distance, such that the difference is formed on the diaphragm. The second distance area is fastened through surface stiction produced by mist or other fluids. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131795 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRE TERMINATION ON OUTWARDLY SPOOLED MULTI-POLE STATORS - A method and device for wire termination on stators ( | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131796 | GENERATOR WITH HIGH PHASE ORDER - A method for re-powering a star-connected stator having a plurality of parallel stator slots, wherein a plurality of stator winding bars having external winding connections are disposed in stator slots includes bridging the external winding connections so as to connect the stator winding bars in series and to form a polygonal stator capable of producing a polyphase alternating current. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131797 | Inductors for Integrated Circuit Packages - An inductor may be formed from a magnetic film on a package substrate. Conductors coupled either to a die or a voltage converter extend perpendicularly through the film to conductive plates, defining current paths through and across the film. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131798 | MICROFABRICATED INDUCTORS WITH THROUGH-WAFER VIAS - The present invention relates to microfabricated inductors with through-wafer vias. In one embodiment, the present invention is an inductor including a first wafer, a first plurality of metal fillings located within the first wafer, and a first plurality of metal conductors connecting the first plurality of metal fillings together to form a first spiral with a first plurality of windings. In another embodiment, the present invention is a method for producing an inductor including the steps of forming a first plurality of vias in a first substrate, filling the first plurality of vias in the first substrate with a first plurality of metal fillings, forming a first plurality of metal conductors, and connecting pairs of the first plurality of metal fillings together using the first plurality of metal conductors to form a spiral. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131799 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRODE SHEETS AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - According to the method for manufacturing electrode sheets, in a first cutting step, an original sheet, including a belt-shaped metal foil and an electrode material coated thereon in a lengthwise direction to form a plurality of coated portions spaced at a predetermined gap, is cut at a location between the coated portions. In a pressing step, the original sheet strips having been cut in the first cutting step are pressed. In this case, the original sheet strips that are pressed by the rolling device are independent from each other. Therefore, the effect produced in rolling of the coated portions remains within each of the original sheet strips. In addition, distortions occurring in the original sheet strips can be prevented from affecting each other and the occurrence of wrinkles can be inhibited. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131800 | FRONT OPENING WAFER CONTANER WITH PATH TO GROUND EFFECTUATED BY DOOR - A front opening wafer carrier formed principally of plastic and comprising an enclosure portion and door has a path to ground with respect to the wafers, the path to ground effectuated by the door. The base “ground” may be provided at the machine interface upon which the carrier sits, or through the robotic arm that grasps, operates and moves the door. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131801 | CONNECTOR REMOVAL TOOL - A tool for engaging a telecommunications connector within a slot so that a releasable latch of the connector is released by the tool. The tool may be used to remove a telecommunications connector from a mating opening of a receptacle or may be used to insert a connector within a receptacle. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131802 | Thermal Mass Compensated Dielectric Foam Support Structures for Coaxial Cables and Method of Manufacture - A method for manufacturing a coaxial cable wherein an inner conductor is coated with an adhesive solid or high-density foam polymer or blend. The adhesive solid or high density foam polymer or blend surrounding the inner conductor is provided with a thickness at least 30 percent of the inner conductor diameter. The adhesive solid or high-density foam polymer or blend is surrounded with a foam dielectric. The foam dielectric is surrounded with an outer conductor. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131803 | Method of manufacturing a hollow surface mount type electronic component - A method of manufacturing a hollow surface mount type electronic component has a preparing step, a gluing step and a cutting step. The preparing step includes preparing a baseboard, a clapboard and a cover board, mounting multiple circuit segments and conducting points on two opposite faces of the baseboard at intervals and boring multiple through holes on the clapboard corresponding to the circuit segments. The gluing step includes mounting multiple electronic elements on the baseboard to connected with the circuit segments, gelatinizing glue on the boards to mount the clapboard between the baseboard and the cover board and pressing the boards by a pressing machine. The cutting step includes cutting the boards by a cutting machine to produce multiple single SDM electronic components. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131804 | Substrate treating apparatus and method for manufacturing semiconductor device - A support section ( | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131805 | Electrical connector with low-stress, reduced-electrical-length contacts - An electrical connector adapted to receive a mating plug utilizes low-profile jack terminal contacts that can flex in their PCB-anchored base portions, which are substantially parallel to the PCB. Any bend in the distal connecting portion or in the intermediate transition portion of each terminal contact is gradual and forms an obtuse angle, thus minimizing stress concentrations. The contacts preferably are arranged in two oppositely facing and interdigitating rows of four contacts each. In one embodiment, the terminal contacts are anchored to the PCB by a contact cradle that constrains the base portion of each terminal contact at two spaced anchoring locations, allowing the base portion to flex therebetween. In another embodiment, the base portions of the terminal contacts are embedded in at least one elastomeric member, which is fitted to the PCB. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131806 | ALIGNMENT MARK RECOGNITION METHOD AND PRINTED WIRING BOARD MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for recognizing alignment marks includes preparing a substrate having multiple alignment marks including alignment marks positioned adjacent to each other, and recognizing the alignment marks on the substrate by capturing images of the alignment marks using a recognition camera. The recognizing of the alignment marks includes adjusting the position of the recognition camera when capturing images of the alignment marks positioned adjacent to each other such that each of the alignment marks positioned adjacent to each other is positioned equidistant from the center of an image-capturing region of the recognition camera. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131807 | Process for Forming an Isolated Electrically Conductive Contact Through a Metal Package - A method of forming an isolated electrically conductive contact through a metallic substrate includes creating at least one via through the substrate, where the via includes a first opening in a top surface of the substrate, a second opening in an opposing bottom surface and at least one continuous sidewall extending therebetween. A dielectric sleeve is formed on the at least one sidewall of the via while preserving at least a portion of the through via. An electrically conductive filler is then placed into the via. In the examples disclosed, the filler may be a conductive ink or a conductive epoxy. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131808 | BRAIN ELECTRODE - An electrode, in particular a deep brain stimulating (DBS) electrode or a deep brain lesioning electrode, a method for manufacturing an electrode and use of the electrode, and a directional electrode. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131809 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ARRANGING WIND TURBINE BLADES - A system for arranging wind turbine blades includes first and second root cradles and a first tip cradle proximate to the second root cradle, wherein the first tip cradle is angled approximately 30 to 60 degrees with respect to a horizontal line. The system also includes a second tip cradle proximate to the first root cradle, wherein the second tip cradle is angled approximately 30 to 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal line. A method for arranging wind turbine blades includes transferring a first wind turbine blade to a first root cradle and transferring a second wind turbine blade to a second root cradle. The method further includes rotating at least a portion of the first wind turbine blade about at least a portion of the second wind turbine blade. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131810 | Process for manufacturing a bearing - A process for manufacturing a bearing, which may be used in a tool within a bore hole. The process includes providing a tubular sleeve, applying a hard facing material on an outer surface of the tubular sleeve so that the hard facing material is fixed to the outer surface, and thereafter applying a material layer over the hard facing material so that the material layer is fixed to the hard facing material. The process further includes machining the material layer so that a portion of the material layer is removed, and then machining the inner surface so that only the hard facing material is left as an inner surface. The process further includes machining the inner and outer surfaces to form the bearing. The process further includes placing the bearing into a housing and inserting a mandrel into the bearing, where a hard coating of the mandrel abuts the bearing. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131811 | MULTI-PURPOSE HAIR CUTTER - A multi-purpose hair cutter according to the present invention includes a body member, a blade member, and a projection member. The blade member is attached to a first side of the body member in a height direction. The projection member has a base part and at least one projecting part. The base part is attached to a second side of the body member opposite to the blade member in the height direction. The projecting part is formed to project from the base part and rises in a direction opposite to the blade member. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131812 | Electrically Operated Hair Cutting Device - The present invention relates to an electrically operated hair cutting device having a short hair cutting system fashioned on a front end of a housing and having a bearer part, attached to the front or rear side of the housing, that accepts at least one additional cutting device. The cutting device is made up of at least two cutting elements that slide relative to one another via a drive motor, the cutting elements of the additional cutting device being fashioned in a shaving head frame. The shaving head frame, with the cutting elements, is mounted in the bearer part against the force of a spring system. In addition, the shaving head frame is guided upward and downward in the bearer part via guide elements. According to the present invention, the shaving head frame is pivotably mounted on the bearer part via a central bearing. In this way, a shave is ensured that is particularly gentle to the skin. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131813 | GRIP STRUCTURE FOR A PAIR OF SCISSORS - A grip structure for a pair of scissors is disclosed. The pair of scissors is provided with a first grip portion to be engaged between the first joint and the joint at the base of the thumb of the user. The first grip portion is centrally formed with a inserting hole for insertion of the first joint of the thumb. The first grip portion is further formed with a concave portion which makes room for the first joint of the thumb when the thumb is inserted in the inserting hole of the first grip portion, ensuring the first grip portion to be located on the first segment bone adjacent to the first joint. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131814 | COMPOUND LEVERAGE HAND TOOL WITH INTERCHANGEABLE TOOL HEAD - A compound leverage hand tool with an interchangeable tool head. The tool includes a pair of pivotably interconnected handles and a tool head defined by a pair of pivotably interconnected blade members. Each blade member terminates at one end in a mounting dowel that is pivotably mounted in a pair of retention slots in one of the handles. Tool head latches are pivotably mounted to the handles and include locking fingers that extend over the retention slots. The tool head latches can be pivoted relative to the handles between a locked position, wherein the locking fingers prevent the mounting dowels from being removed from the handles, and an unlocked position, wherein the mounting dowels can be removed from the handles. A spring biases the tool head latches toward the locked position. To unlock the tool head latches and remove the tool head, a user engages a tool head latch and pulls the handles apart. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131815 | COMBINATION BLOWER AND TRIMMER ASSEMBLY - A combination blower and trimmer assembly including a centrifugal clutch transmission for shifting a drive shaft driven by a motor between engagement with an impeller of the blower and engagement with a drive shaft of the trimmer for selective operation of either the blower or trimmer. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131816 | BUSH CUTTER WITH A VERSATILE OPERATING ROD - A bush cutter comprises an operating rod, a cutting unit, a main unit and a transfer shaft. The cutting unit is disposed at a front end of the operating rod and rotatably supports a cutting blade. The main unit is disposed at a rear end of the operating rod and houses a motor that drives the cutting blade. The transfer shaft is disposed within the operating rod and transfer output torque of the motor from the main unit to the cutting unit. An adapter is fixed to the rear end of the operating rod and the main unit is provided with a rod insertion hole configured to receive the rear end of the operating rod with the adapter fixed. This configuration may prevent the operating rod, which has versatility, from being erroneously assembled. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131817 | BUSH CUTTER TO WHICH BATTERY PACK CAN BE ATTACHED AND DETACHED - A bush cutter comprises an operating rod, a cutting unit disposed at a front end of the operating rod, a main unit disposed at a rear end of the operating rod and a transfer shaft disposed within the operating rod. The cutting unit rotatably supports a cutting blade. The main unit houses a motor that drives the cutting blade. The main unit is provided with a battery pack interface configured to slidably receive a battery pack for supplying electric power to the motor. A direction in which the battery pack slides in the battery pack interface is angled with respect to an central axis of the operating rod. According to this configuration, a user can easily attach and detached the battery pack. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131818 | DEVICES FOR EXTRACTING SEMI-SOLID FOOD MATERIAL FROM CYLINDRICAL CONTAINERS - Devices for removing semi-solid food from a cylindrical container, the devices comprising an elongate shaft having an upper end portion and a lower end portion, a means for rotating the shaft, such as a handle connected to the upper end portion, and at least one curved blade member extending radially outward from the lower end portion of the shaft around its periphery. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131819 | BLADE CLAMP FOR RECIPROCATING SAW - A jigsaw drive shaft is connected to a blade by the blade clamp of the present invention. The blade clamp comprises a clamp body mounted securely to the drive shaft by a bracket. The clamp body has a hollow portion formed to receive an upper portion the jigsaw blade. The clamp body also includes a hollow tubular extension. A cam body is pivotable about an axis through a cylindrical bore such that cam surfaces move in and out of contact with an interior surface of the clamp body to engage or release the blade. A spring biases the cam body into engagement with the clamp body surface. The user must press on a protrusion of the cam body to pivot the cam surfaces way from the clamp surface and against the force of the spring. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131820 | HAND-HELD POWER JIGSAW - The invention relates to a hand-held jigsaw, especially a compass saw, having a housing and a lifting rod with a pendulum mechanism, especially a pendulum lever, with which a pendulum stroke can be given during sawing to a saw blade carried by the lifting rod, especially a jigsaw blade. According to the invention, the hand-held jigsaw can be used more safely and in more special applications as the lifting rod is arranged such that it can rotate about the axis thereof and pivot transversely to the axis, and the pendulum mechanism can rotate about the axis. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131821 | ANGLE SENSOR ARRANGEMENT - Method for detecting an angle of rotation of an angle sensor arrangement including at least one first element and one second element, which are designed and arranged such that they can be rotated relative to one another, and at least one capacitor element whose capacitance changes on the basis of the angle of rotation, the angle of rotation being detected or determined directly or indirectly on the basis of this capacitance of the capacitor element, the capacitor element having at least one first band, and the angle of rotation being detected or determined at least on the basis of the positioning of the first band. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131822 | EYEGLASS FRAME SHAPE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - An apparatus for measuring a shape of an eyeglass frame, includes: a tracing stylus to detect a position of the rim in a moving radius direction and in a vertical, a tracing stylus shaft for the tracing stylus, a holding unit movably holding the tracing stylus shaft and including a pressure applying element for pressing a tip end of the tracing stylus to the rim, a moving unit for moving the holding unit, a rotating unit for rotating the holding unit around an axis along a vertical direction; a moving radius position detection unit configured to detect a position of the tracing stylus; and a controller configured to obtain a rotating angle of the rotating unit and a position of the holding unit in the moving radius direction at a next measurement position, and control the rotating unit and the moving unit. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131823 | EYEGLASS FRAME SHAPE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - An apparatus for measuring a shape of an eyeglass frame, includes: a tracing stylus moving unit that includes a tracing stylus detecting a position of a rim of the frame in a moving radius direction and in a vertical direction, a tracing stylus shaft for the tracing stylus, a holding unit configured to vertically-movably hold the tracing stylus shaft, a vertical direction moving unit for moving the holding unit in the vertical direction, and a moving radius direction moving unit for moving the holding unit in the moving radius direction so that the tracing stylus traces the rim; a vertical position detection unit for detecting a position of the tracing stylus in the vertical direction; and a controller for obtaining a next measurement position of the holding unit in the vertical direction based on the detecting result of the vertical position detection unit, and controls the vertical direction moving unit. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131824 | MANUAL SURVEYING INSTRUMENT HAVING COLLIMATION ASSISTING DEVICE - [Problem] To provide a manual surveying instrument that allows easily performing a collimating operation and allows performing a high precision measurement in a short time, | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131825 | Magnetometer Accuracy and Use - A parameter related to the Earth's magnetic field can be used to determine accuracy of a magnetometer of a mobile device. In one aspect, a first instance of a parameter related to Earth's magnetic field is determined using data generated by the magnetometer. The magnetometer data can be based in part on a position of the mobile device with respect to the Earth. A second instance of the parameter can be determined using data generated by a model of Earth's magnetic field. The model data can also be based in part on the position of the mobile device with respect to the Earth. The first instance of the parameter can be compared with the second instance of the parameter. An accuracy metric for the magnetometer can be determined based on a result of the comparison. An indication of the accuracy metric can be presented by the mobile device. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131826 | System and Method for Quick and Accurate Tramming - A system and method for quick and accurate tramming are disclosed. The system includes an apparatus comprising a plurality of indicators spaced apart in a plane perpendicular to a body shank and connected thereto, the body shank configured to be received into the spindle. The system also includes a calibration device configured to temporarily remain fixed in place on the mill table to provide a single point of calibration for each indicator received in the apparatus. The method includes calibrating the indicators one at a time by positioning an indicator shank tip atop the calibration device and adjusting the indicator to read a calibration value common to all the indicators. The spindle is moved toward the mill table until at least one indicator tip touches the mill table and the mill head is adjusted until all indicator tips touch the mill table and all indicators read the same value. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131827 | Ultimate glove dryer - The Ultimate Gear Dryer is a device for drying and deodorizing the inside of athletic gear after it is damp from wear. Primarily intended for use with sport specific gloves and footwear, the device supports the gear being dried. The device combines mechanical suction of stale air from the inside of the athletic gear with the blowing of fresh air that has been passed through a filter into the athletic gear. This device helps remedy conditions that breed germs and foul scents inside the athletic gear. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131828 | Device for Hardening the Coating of an Object, Consisting of a Material that Hardens Under Electromagnetic Radiation, More Particularly an UV Paint or a Thermally Hardening Paint - A method for hardening a coating of an object, more particularly a car body. A conveyor system moves the object to the proximity of a radiator and moves it away from said radiator with at least one transport cart that can be translationally moved on at least one running surface. A support frame for the object is fixed to the transport cart in order to rotate or pivot the object about a rotational or pivoting axis extending crosswise relative to the translational movement and independently thereof so that all areas of the surface can be exposed to approximately the same amount of radiation. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131829 | Infrared Float Bar - Infrared air float bar for use in floating and drying a continuous planar web of a material in a dryer. Direct radiated or reflected infrared electromagnetic energy from an infrared light source in a removable channel assembly accelerates drying, or evaporation of solvents, or curing of web material passing in proximity to the bar, either by infrared electromagnetic energy, or in combination with convention airflow. The infrared source is cooled by pressurized air passing through an interior portion of the removable air bar channel assembly, and the air is further conducted into fluid contact with the web in an air gap between the emitter and web to promote convective heat transfer and to contribute to the air pressure field supporting web flotation. The removable channel assembly is configured for replacement of the infrared emitter and to allow the setting of the pressurized cooling air flow to the optimum level. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131830 | PRELOADED MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - A microfluidic device comprising one, two or more microchannel structures ( | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131831 | Tethered Fluid-Filled Chambers - An article of footwear may incorporate a chamber with an outer barrier and a tether element. The barrier may be formed from a polymer material that defines an interior cavity, and tether element may be located within the interior cavity and joined to opposite sides of the barrier. Upon pressurization of the chamber, the tether element may extend across the interior cavity and be placed in tension by the outward force of a pressurized fluid within the interior cavity. The tether element may have a variety of configurations. For example, the tether element may have a diagonal orientation, or different tether elements may have different lengths. A tether element may also have plates or tie pieces secured to opposite sides of the chamber, with one or more tethers extending between. Also, the tether element may include one of more sheets that extend across the interior cavity. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131832 | Fluid-Filled Structure - A fluid-filled chamber may include a pair of polymer layers that define a plurality of subchambers and a web area. The subchambers are protruding portions of the polymer layers that enclose a fluid, and the web area is portions of the polymer layers that are located between the subchambers and lay adjacent to each other. The subchambers may have greater thickness than the web area. A perimeter bond joining the polymer layers and extends around a periphery of the chamber. In addition, a plurality of interior bonds join the polymer layers and extending around the subchambers, which may seal the fluid within the subchambers. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131833 | Article Of Footwear With A Sole Structure Having Fluid-Filled Support Elements - An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber. The chamber may be bonded to other portions of the sole to secure the chamber within the sole. A surface of the chamber may also be angled to form a corresponding bevel in a lower surface of the sole structure, potentially in a rear-lateral area of the sole structure. A plate may also extend under a portion of the chamber. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131834 | SHOE MIDSOLE AND FOOTWEAR - A shoe midsole has a sole plate, a plurality of blades integrally standing on the sole plate, a cover bonded to the circumference of the sole plate, and a fluid sealed between the sole plate and the cover. A first concave part in a shape equivalent to a sole of a foot is formed on the surface of the sole plate, on which the plurality of blades stand, wherein the plurality of blades are accommodated within the first concave part. The plurality of blades are aligned at a predetermined interval in a direction nearly orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the sole plate, and some of the plurality of blades are tilted toward the toe. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131835 | Shoe Insole - An insole providing cushioning and control of foot motion. The insole includes a stability cradle and pods secured to the underside of the insole core or base. A lateral heel pod and a medial heel pod have differing material properties selected to help control foot pronation. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131836 | FOOTWEAR ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL FOOTBED SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A footwear assembly with integral footbed suspension system is disclosed. A shoe comprises a sole, a blade extending away from the sole, an Energy Return System (ERS) connected to the blade, an upper, and a cradle coupled to the upper and coupled to the ERS via a plurality of ties, wherein the ERS is intermediate the cradle and the blade. The ERS is configured to resiliently deform under pressure from the foot while the foot is substantially suspended via the cradle relative to the sole. A plurality of sensors are configured to detect relative movement between components of the shoe and to transmit data to a chip positioned in the shoe. The data can be used for gait and performance analysis. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131837 | REMOVABLE SPAT FOR A SHOE - A removable spat may be used with a shoe having a sole and an upper. The spat includes a boot portion having a back opening and a front end, and a sleeve connected to the boot portion. The back opening of the boot portion is adapted to receive the shoe therein. The sleeve has a fixed end connected to the front end of the boot portion and a free end opposite the fixed end. The sleeve extends freely from the front end to define a first sleeve position, and the sleeve is foldable over the boot portion to define a second sleeve position. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131838 | DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE ORTHOTIC DEVICE - An orthotic device comprises a flexible support structure comprising at least one surface for contacting a body part of a user, a plurality of pressure sensors configured for coupling to a microcontroller, and a plurality of displacement regions. Each region defines a portion of said flexible support structure, wherein each portion includes at least one sensor disposed on or below the at least one surface and at least one electrically deformable unit. Each unit comprises at least one electroactive material and is configured for coupling to the microcontroller and to a power source. The device is dynamically adjustable to change its shape and support properties, when an electrical voltage is applied to the electroactive material under the control of a microcontroller. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131839 | Pneumatic Alternating Pressure Relief of a Foot - A system for alternately applying and relieving pressure of predetermined portions of a foot of a user. The system includes a plurality of inflatable chambers, located at predetermined locations, corresponding to the predetermined portions of the foot and a pump. The system also includes a center pneumatic valve, coupled with the pump and with the inflatable chambers, for receiving air from the pump and inflating at least one of the inflatable chambers. The system further includes a pneumatic valve assembly, coupled with the center pneumatic valve. The pneumatic valve assembly is coupled with at least a respective one of the inflatable chambers. The pneumatic valve assembly is moveable between two positions, and changes position when a predetermined pressure value is achieved in the corresponding inflatable chamber. When the pneumatic valve assembly changes position, the center pneumatic valve changes position, thereby inflating another inflatable chamber. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131840 | AFFECTING FOOT POSITION - Systems and methods for affecting a position of a foot are provided. In some aspects, a foot orthotic system comprises a compartment system configured to engage a shoe and engage at least a portion of a foot when the foot resides in or on the shoe. The compartment system may be adjustable from a first shape to a second shape. The foot orthotic system may also comprise one or more elongate members. In some aspects, as the compartment system is adjusted from the first shape to the second shape, an elongate member may change from a first state to a second state that is more taut than is the first state. In some aspects, when the compartment system engages at least a portion of the foot and is adjusted from the first shape to the second shape, a position of the foot relative to the shoe is adjusted. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131841 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - The present invention relates to a control element ( | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131842 | Waterproof shoe - An improved waterproof shoe incorporates several improvements. All layer-edges are connected to a net-typed insole. Neighboring layers are glued together to reduce leaking tunnels formed by crinkles therebetween. An ethylene vinyl acetate with a broad melt transition is added as a spacer to ensure sufficient injection spaces. Net-typed material is used for the material insole to ensure tension stress and mesh size. A water-absorbent and durable lining is added inside the waterproof functional layer to protect the functional layer from the damage by foot. Different materials are used for the sole to distinguish an inner sole which has the best injecting character and an outer sole which is commonly used for touching the ground. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131843 | Wear Assembly - A wear assembly for securing a wear member to excavating equipment that includes a base having a nose and a wear member having a socket. The nose and socket are each provided with one or more complementary stabilizing surfaces in central portions thereof. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131844 | CLOTH PIECE TREATING APPARATUS - A cloth piece treating apparatus includes a spreading device for spreading a large area cloth piece, a press device, a folding device for folding the cloth piece into a predetermined small size and a cloth piece length measuring device having a cloth piece detector. The spread cloth piece is folded in the folding device on the basis of the length of the spread cloth piece. The cloth piece detector is disposed in the press device so that the horizontal length of a receiving conveyor of the folding device is minimized, whereby the total length of the cloth piece treating apparatus is shortened. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131845 | IRONING BOARD - An ironing board relates to auxiliary tooling for ironing. The ironing board has a thin plate with two opposite long edges and two opposite short edges. The first short edge has a V-shaped notch. A long groove is disposed on the second short edge, close to the first long edge. The thin plate width is slightly smaller than the shirt pocket width. The distance from the long groove to the second long edge is smaller than the shirt cuff width. When inserting the V-shaped notch beneath the shirt collar, the collar is easily ironed with an iron or garment steamer. When inserting the short edge corresponding to the V-shaped notch into the shirt pocket, the pocket is easily ironed with an iron or garment steamer. When inserting the shirt cuff between the long groove and the second long edge, the cuff is easily ironed with an iron or garment steamer. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131846 | SHOPPING CART DEVICE - A display mounted on a shopping cart handle includes a replaceable magazine. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131847 | Art display system and method - A system for displaying illuminated art which includes an electrical/frame kit with interchangeable components and a flexible media imprinted with artwork which combine for display of the artwork as on a table lamp or hanging lamp. The media is constructed out of a flexible sheet of plastic or a fabric-plastic laminate which is formed into a cylindrical or oval shape or other cylindrical shape. The framework for supporting the illuminated media includes a slot provided in a central ring to accommodate a light source of an electrical assembly, whereby the light source is prepared so that the user assembles it without having to wire the electrical components and wires. A digital library is set up where museums or other institutions or businesses can upload images of selected artworks formatted to be printed on the flexible sheets of the media. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131848 | BACK-LIT VEHICLE EMBLEM - A back-lit vehicle emblem is disclosed, that provides an emblem body having a front side facing away from the vehicle and exhibiting the emblem and having a rear side facing toward the vehicle. The body is shaped to provide at least a partial housing for mounting at least one LED. A space between the body and the vehicle when the body is mounted upon the vehicle is provided. At least one LED is mounted in the at least partial housing and oriented to transmit light through the space between the body and the vehicle so that light illuminates one or more contours of the body | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131849 | LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE, LIGHTING DEVICE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A light source device is equipped with a highly directional point light source, a light source installation part having a prescribed area where the point light source is installed, and a lateral reflection part that is vertically arranged to a prescribed height from the periphery of the light source installation part. The lateral reflection part is formed with a light-transmitting reflector plate that has a reflection/transmission pattern and is provided with multiple reflection/transmission parts for reflecting and at least partially transmitting light. In the reflection/transmission pattern, multiple virtual radial lines are drawn from the light source to the light-transmitting reflector plate surface at prescribed angles, and for reflection/transmission parts (Di, j) present on the radial lines that are at the same distance from the point light source, the reflectivity and transmissivity are denoted as Re1 and Tr1 when the reflection/transmission part is on a radial line at a narrow viewing angle to the point light source, and when the reflection/transmission part is on a radial line at a wide viewing angle to the point light source, the reflectivity and transmissivity are denoted as Re2 and Tr2. The relationship therebetween is set as follows: Re1>Re2 and Tr1 | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131850 | VEHICLE MIRROR SIGN SYSTEM - A vehicle minor message display sign comprising: a writing board having front and back planar dry erase marking surfaces on which non permanent markings may be written, a rim, and a hanger. The hanger is fixedly attached to the writing board to enable the hanging of the writing board from the rearview minor of a vehicle and facilitate the display of the non permanent markings. Sub sequentially the writing board may be disengaged from the rearview mirror of the vehicle, the non-permanent markings may be erased from the writing board with an eraser and the vehicle minor message display sign may be reused. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131851 | Personal Marquee: a media packaging display apparatus - An apparatus with display and base for media cases and/or packaging is provided. This includes, but is not limited to, the cases or packaging for DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, CDs, video or computer games, and VCR tapes. The apparatus, called a “Personal Marquee,” is capable of holding an individual case standing upright such that a substantial portion of the cover of the case is visible to the user. The artwork on the apparatus is designed to evoke the sense of the facade of a classical movie theater with its “Now Showing” marquee. The media display includes a base for support, an upright section for holding the media case, and a riser if necessary to accommodate cases of different sizes. The upright is attached to the base or is integral with the base and has an opening in front through which the media case is visible. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131852 | Exterior clamp triangular slipbase mounting system for roadway sign posts - A triangular base, sign post mounting system comprising of a slightly tapered inside bore in the shape of a round sign post which bore is created by attaching two rounded halves created from mild steel to a triangular base in such a way that the rounded inside of the two halves are facing each other so as to create a rounded and slightly tapered inside bore and so that the two halves are separated from one another on opposite sides of the inside bore by two narrow adjustment gaps running parallel with the bore. The system has four heavy duty lugs welded onto the outside of the formed halves at a point near the top of the formed halves and positioned so that there are two pairs of lugs facing across from each other through which two exterior clamping bolts can be inserted to securely fasten a sign post to the system. The exterior clamping method and tapered design of the inside bore creates complete surface area contact between the mounting system and the sign post resulting in a vice-like grip containing no slack which prevents the mounted sign post from rotating, rocking, or otherwise coming loose in the mounting system. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131853 | Mowable sign post - The method of providing non-stop mowing access to a street sign comprising of providing a support for a street sign which moves from a first position in the path of the mower blade to a second position out of the path of the mower blade as the mower blade approaches, and providing that the support for the street sign moves back from the second position to the first position when the mower blade has passed the street sign. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131854 | SHEET OF WRISTBANDS - A sheet of wristbands comprising a plurality of wristband straps, each including opposed side edges. A side edge of each strap is coupled to a side edge of an adjacent strap to form a series of side-by-side straps. A first strap defines a first side edge of the series and a second strap defines a second side edge of the series. A closure is positioned on each strap. A first tear strip is coupled to the first side edge, and a second tear strip is coupled to the second side edge. The first tear strip has a first length, and the second tear strip has a second length substantially equal to the first length. It is preferred that the first and second lengths are substantially equal to a length of the wristband straps. At least one wristband strap has an end edge that is exposed. Each tear strip can also have an end edge that is exposed. Preferably, the tear strips each have a width that is narrower than the width of the wristband straps. Each strap can also have tamper cuts, but it is preferred that the strips do not have tamper cuts. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131855 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AN ITEM - The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for displaying an item and more particularly, but not exclusively, to apparatus and methods for displaying vinyl music records on a wall. Apparatus ( | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131856 | COCKING DEVICE FOR A BOLT MECHANISM - The invention concerns a cocking device for a bolt mechanism with a cocking slider ( | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131857 | AUTOMATIC OR SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH FOLDING STOCK - An automatic or semiautomatic rifle having a receiver and a bolt carrier movably coupled to the receiver. An action system is connected to the bolt carrier for cycling the bolt carrier in the receiver. A receiver extension is connected to the receiver, at least part of the action system extending into the receiver extension. A folding stock is connected to the receiver. The receiver extension is located within the folding stock. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131858 | MOUNTING RAIL - A fire arm that includes a mounting rail having remotely powered electrical connectors with which modified prior art tactical accessories, such as tactical lights, night vision devices, laser sighting modules and the like can be interconnected. More particularly, the mounting rail of the invention includes electrical connectors that are operably interconnected with a relatively large, long life battery mounted in the stock of the firearm. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131859 | FIREARM MOUNT - An accessory mount is designed to fit and permanently mount on the underside of a firearm. The mount may enable a user to mount an accessory, such as a laser sight, a tactical light, or the like, to the firearm. The mount may be secured to the firearm through a plurality of screws. The mount may include a standard accessory rail system, such as a picatinny or MIL-STD-1913 rail, a Weaver rail, a NATO accessory rail, or the like. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131860 | FIREARM STABILIZATION APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to firearms and more specifically an apparatus and method useful in positioning and stabilizing shoulder-fired firearms. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a front portion, said front portion further comprising a curved medial side, a lateral side, a front panel and a stabilizing element. In a further embodiment, the apparatus is reversibly attached to a body armor. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131861 | Firearm support device - The firearm stock and support device includes one or more “beanbags” directly mounted to a butt stock that can be moved between a secured transportation position held against the butt stock and a support position suspended beneath the butt stock. The firearm stock and support device includes a stock attachment and one or more beanbags pivotally connected to the stock attachment. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131862 | Fishing Rod Attachment Apparatus - An apparatus for attaching a fishing rod to a user's person comprises an elongate base which defines a first end, a second end, and a center. A first pair of opposing sidewalls is attached to this elongate base proximate to its first end. In addition, a center sidewall is attached to the elongate base proximate to the base's center and separate from the first pair of opposing sidewalls. An attachment portion is also attached to the elongate base proximate to the center of the elongate base and comprises a clip operative to clasp a belt or a waistband. Lastly, a second pair of opposing sidewalls is attached to the elongate base proximate to its second end and separate from the center sidewall. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131863 | Diverter Cone Device - The present invention relates to a fishing rig having a fishing line, a fixture, a conical diverter and a hooking device. The conical diverter has a cylindrical wall portion that is contiguous with and extends from a conically-shaped wall portion having an aperture in the narrow end that allows the fishing line to pass through. The aperture has a diameter that is larger than a thickness of the line and smaller than a width of the fixture, which is attached to the line. The line passes through the aperture so that when the fishing rig is pulled through water, the fixture is positioned inside the conical diverter and prevents the narrow end of the conical diverter from traversing the line toward the hooking device beyond the fixture, thereby allowing the conical diverter to be pulled through the water ahead of and spaced from the hooking device. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131864 | Fishing lure - A fishing lure made from a pliable flexible material is designed to simulate movements of live bait when pulled through water. The middle portion of the lure body is formed with a width substantially greater than a head portion or the tail portion. The width of the tail portion is substantially smaller than the middle portion and the head portion, while the length of the tail portion is equal to or slightly smaller than a combined length of the middle portion and the head portion. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131865 | VERSATILE FISHING STRIKE INDICATOR - A strike indicator has a hollow plastic spherical body with an opening through which water can flow into the body to weight the body for spin cast fishing and out of which water can be removed from the body for fly cast fishing. An easily manipulable thumbscrew can engage the opening to selectively block the opening while trapping a fishing line between a grommet on the thumbscrew and the spherical body to hold the strike indicator onto the fishing line. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131866 | A-RAT-A-CATOR - The A-RAT-A-CATOR is detours wild animals from getting in to areas not desired. Keep people safe from injury or death from large animals. When any rodents or large animals come in contact with my trap, if trap is placed properly these animals will leave the area. When these animals step on my trap getting a slit injury they will leave and not come back. This includes skunks, opossums, bears, tigers, snakes, large rats and any other rodents that come in contact with this trap if used properly. Put this around garbage cans to keep it safe from being turned over. Put under craw space of you house so animals can't enter. When going camping put the A-RAT-A-CATOR around tents so that snakes and other large animals can't enter the tent. Put this product around log cabins and commercial properties so bears want enter areas not needed. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131867 | PRODUCTION OF DIESEL FUEL FROM BIORENEWABLE FEEDSTOCKS WITH HEAT INTEGRATION - A process has been developed for producing diesel boiling range fuel or fuel blending component from renewable feedstocks such as plant oils and greases. The process involves treating a renewable feedstock by hydrogenating and deoxygenating i.e. decarboxylating and/or hydrodeoxygenating to provide a hydrocarbon fraction useful as a diesel fuel. The hydrocarbon fraction is isomerized to improve cold flow properties. At least one interstage stream of the hydrogenating and deoxygenating reaction zone is heat exchanged with the feed to the isomerization reaction zone, and/or the effluent of the hydrogenating and deoxygenating reaction zone is heat exchanged with the feed to the isomerization reaction zone. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131868 | Tartaric Acid Derivatives in Fuel Compositions - Formulations using tartaric compounds of the present invention in a low sulfur, low ash and low phosphorous lubricant lower wear, and friction and improves fuel economy. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131869 | Two-Stage Process for Producing Oil from Microalgae - A process for production of biofuels from algae can include cultivating an oil-producing algae by promoting sequential photoautotrophic and heterotrophic growth. The method can further include producing oil by heterotrophic growth of algae wherein the heterotrophic algae growth is achieved by introducing a sugar feed to the oil-producing algae. An algal oil can be extracted from the oil-producing algae, and can be converted to form biodiesel. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131870 | METHOD FOR INCREASING COLOR QUALITY AND STABILITY OF FUEL FIELD OF THE INVENTION - This invention relates to process for increasing color quality and thermal stability of fuel. Fuel that is provided as a feedstock is contacted or treated with an acidic, ion-exchange resin to increase the color quality and stability of the fuel. The process provides the benefit of substantially increasing the long term quality of both color and oxidation (JFTOT) stability. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131871 | USE OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE DI (ALKYL POLYGLYCOL) ETHERS AS ADDITIVES TO DIESEL FUELS TO REDUCE THE PARTICULATE EMISSION IN SELF-IGNITION ENGINES - The use of polyoxymethylene di(alkyl polyglycol) ethers of the general formula RO(CH | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131872 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF LOW TEMPERATURE CHAR DURING PRODUCTION OF LOW TEMPERATURE TARS - An improved process for the production of smokeless (low CO | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131873 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING FINELY DISPERSED PARTICULATE MATTER FROM A FLUID STREAM - Disclosed herein are systems for removing particulate matter from a fluid, comprising a particle functionalized by attachment of at least one activating group or amine functional group, wherein the modified particle complexes with the particulate matter within the fluid to form a removable complex therein. The particulate matter has preferably been contacted, complexed or reacted with a tethering agent. The system is particularly advantageous to removing particulate matter from a fluid waste stream following mining or ore processing operations. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131874 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF HEAT TRANSFER IN A COAL FIRED FURNACE - An additive having as components, at least three metal oxides selected from iron, manganese, cobalt, and copper oxide, may be added to coal to reduce the brightness of ash produced therewith. Further, the additive serves to increase the heat transfer efficiency of furnaces. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131875 | OZONE TREATMENT OF MUSHROOM HOUSE - Ozone is applied to the interior of a mushroom house through use of an ozone generator which preferably communicates with an air conditioner so that the ozone flows from the ozone generator through the air conditioner and into the mushroom house. The ozone is applied during various stages of a mushroom growing process. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131876 | Combined Vertical Farm, Biofuel, Biomass, and Electric Power Generation Process and Facility - Methods and associated apparatus for automatically growing agricultural crops vertically and/or in a continuous fashion throughout each year (Vertical Farm) in combination with contiguous and co-located production of biofuel, food, biomass for the purpose of carbon sequestering (carbon credits), and biomass electric power generation. A process that incorporates vast arrays of continuous-loop conveyors, towering upon vertical framework, which allow potted plants to be transported throughout all stages of maturity in a manner which substantially multiplies yield per acre, allows production to proceed in both natural and artificial light, allows production and harvesting to be automated, and allows production to proceed in conditions which are highly favorable to plants but unfavorable to humans. The entire apparatus can be constructed of lightweight, cost-effective materials which afford mass-production and mass-array into vast automatic growing operations. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131877 | Continuous assemblage of pots for raising and transplanting seedlings and method of manufacturing the same - A continuous assemblage of pots for raising and transplanting seedlings and a method of manufacturing the assemblage is provided, in which it is possible to extend the length of a link piece without folding an extension portion or arranging a slit, thereby making it possible to handle enlargement of the interval between the planted seedlings stably and reliably. A link piece is formed by folding back both ends of a strip-shaped thin film in the length direction, such that approximately one-fourth of the length of the thin film is folded back onto the same face of the thin film at each end, then attaching the folded-back portions to the same face of the thin film with a water-soluble adhesive. The link pieces are disposed in two rows in a staggered arrangement in which the folded-back portions are oriented such that they face the folded-back portions of the opposing link pieces. Continuous pieces are formed by using a non-water-soluble adhesive to attach both ends in the length direction of each link piece to the opposing link pieces. Individual pots are formed between the opposing link pieces. Therefore, it is possible to extend the length of the link piece without folding an extension portion or arranging a slit, as in the conventional continuous assemblage of pots, thereby making it possible to handle enlargement of the interval between the planted seedlings stably and reliably. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131878 | PLANT PACKAGE HAVING A DECORATIVE COVERING - A plant package includes a flower pot containing a floral grouping and a flexible sleeve which may be provided with detaching elements at preselected areas. The sleeve may be secured about the flower pot by a banding element when the flower pot is positioned within the sleeve. When the sleeve is positioned about the flower pot, a decorative lower portion of the sleeve contains the flower pot, and a skirt portion of the sleeve is disposed about a lower portion of the floral grouping contained within the flower pot. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131879 | Insertable plant watering device and reservoir with inlet pipe - An insertable watering device for a standard bucket comprising, a circular planar base member, central chamber, plurality of wicks, fill tube, and support legs. The insertable device provides support for soil and allows for the watering of plants contained in the soil by capillary action using a wick through the transfer of water below the base member and into the soil layer. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131880 | AQUAPONIC SYSTEM FOR VEGETABLE AND FISH PRODUCTION - The invention relates to an aquaponic facility with closed water circulation, including at least one aquaculture unit and at least one hydroponic unit, characterized in that the aquaculture unit has at least one water outlet which is functionally connected with the hydroponic unit by a one-way valve such that water from the aquaculture unit can be supplied to the hydroponic unit, and the hydroponic unit has at least one cold trap, wherein the at least one cold trap is functionally connected with the aquaculture unit in such a way that the water obtained from the at least one cold trap can be supplied to the aquaculture unit, as well as its use. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131881 | FUEL GASIFICATION EQUIPMENT - Provided is a fuel gasification equipment capable of sufficiently contacting particulates of a solid fuel with a bed material without scattering and reliably completing pyrolysis of the solid fuel to achieve improvement in cold gas efficiency and in C and H conversion rates and reforming of tar in a gasification gas. A fuel supply pipe | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131882 | STRUCTURE FOR OPENING GRIP COVER OF TOY GUN - A structure for opening a grip cover of a toy gun includes a bottom cover assembly and a rear cover assembly. The bottom cover assembly has a bottom cover covering a bottom surface of the grip and a pivot penetrating the grip and the bottom cover. One end of the bottom cover adjacent to the pivot is formed with a first hook. The rear cover assembly has a rear cover covering a rear surface of the grip. The rear cover has a protrusion connected to the grip. One end of the rear cover away from the protrusion is formed with a second hook to be engaged with the first hook. With this structure, the first hook is separated from the second hook when the bottom cover rotates downwards, thereby driving the rear cover to open rearwards by using the protrusion as a center of rotation. In this way, by only opening the bottom cover, the user can open the rear cover assembly simultaneously, thereby exchanging a pressurized gas cylinder in the grip more rapidly. Further, the problem that members may get lost or suffer damage can be prevented. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131883 | SLIDING DOOR FOR A VEHICLE - A sliding door for a motor vehicle includes a guide rail and a sliding carriage which is longitudinally displaceably journaled at the guide rail and which is connected to the vehicle body by a multijoint. The sliding door furthermore includes a centering ( | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131884 | OPENING DEVICE FOR FURNITURE PARTS WHICH ARE MOVEABLE RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER - An opening device ( | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131885 | MOVABLE HOLDER - A movable holder includes first and second mount members | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131886 | DISHWASHER WITH DAMPENING MEANS FOR DAMPENING THE CLOSING OF THE DOOR - In a dishwasher of the built-in type comprising a door ( | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131887 | Weatherseal Having Flexible Projection - A weatherseal includes a T-shaped base having a first edge, a second opposing edge, and an intermediate portion between the first edge and the second opposing edge. A substantially continuous projection is secured to and projects from at least one of the first edge and the second opposing edge. A sealing element extends from the intermediate portion. Methods for manufacturing the weatherseal include extruding a substantially continuous projection onto at least one of the first edge and the second opposing edge. The weatherseal may be inserted into a frame member defining a substantially T-shaped slot. Methods for inserting the weatherseal include inserting the first edge into the T-shaped slot at an angle through a throat opening, and forcing the second opposing edge into the T-shaped slot through the throat opening. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131888 | BONDED ABRASIVE ARTICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING - An abrasive article includes an abrasive body having abrasive grains within a bond material, the abrasive body further including a spinel material disposed at an interface between the abrasive grains and the bond matrix. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131889 | BONDED ABRASIVE ARTICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING - An abrasive article including an abrasive body having abrasive grains made of microcrystalline alumina contained within a bond material, wherein the bond material comprises a total content of alumina of at least about 15 mol %. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131890 | WALL DROP PAINT BARRIER PROTECTOR - A drop cloth includes: a sheet of material having a length that is greater than its width; and a series of panels, each panel being connected to the sheet in series along the length of the sheet. The length may be substantially greater than the width. The panels are generally identical to one another and are equally spaced along the length of the sheet such that the spacing is sufficient for the sheet to be folded in-between adjacent panels such that the panes are stacked, the spacing between adjacent panels being about twice the thickness of each panel. The drop cloth can be used for protection against drips and spills when painting along a wall of a room. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131891 | WALL MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A water deflection system is provided for use with a wall mounting assembly, wherein the water deflecting system and the wall mounting assembly are suitable for mounting to a wall of a structure, such as a building. The wall mounting assembly includes a mounting plate and a cover plate. The mounting plate and the cover plate of the wall mounting assembly are spaced apart from one another and/or provide sufficient clearance to allow for a downward flow of water therebetween. The water deflection system interrupts, channels, and/or directs this downward flow of water and safely diverts the water away from the region proximate to the top portion of the cut hole towards a region proximate to and/or below the bottom of the cut hole, thereby preventing the damage associated with water being introduced behind the siding. The water then harmlessly flows down the outside or exterior surface of the siding and/or drips onto the ground, thus never having a chance to penetrate into the cut hole and infiltrate the area around or behind the cut hole. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131892 | Green Precast Mold - A wall molding system using two (2) prefabricated panels, with finished exterior surfaces placed parallel to each other and held from the inside by separators-anchors. The panels may also use exterior fasteners to hold the weight and pressure of the concrete. Insulating material and structural reinforcements may also be placed inside the mold. Concrete would be used to fill the spaces between the panels. | 2011-06-09 |
| 20110131893 | Adjustable jack post - The post is adjustable in length as required. The post can be adjusted at any time during and after construction. The post can be used as an extension of a column which need in adjust in length. The post can be used as a jack. The post can withstand compression, tension, and dynamic load. The post can be used to provide support to the beams and girder in house frame. | 2011-06-09 |
