24th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 19 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140159274 | COMPRESSION MOLDING METHOD AND REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC PARTS MOLDED THEREBY - A fiber reinforced part is formed from a compression molded thermoplastic resin reinforced with individual fibers of differing lengths randomly oriented substantially throughout the part. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159275 | CONCENTRIC CO-EXTRUSION DIE AND A METHOD OF EXTRUDING A MULTILAYER THERMOPLASTIC FILM - A large concentric co-extrusion die ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159276 | Method of Forming Natural Fiber Polymer Composite - A method of forming a natural fiber polymer composite includes the steps of introducing into an extruder a polymer, a natural fiber and a supercritical fluid to form a natural fiber polymer mixture; and extruding the natural fiber polymer mixture to form the natural fiber polymer composite at a temperature below a standard melting temperature of the polymer alone. The supercritical fluid may be introduced after the polymer is introduced into the extruder. The supercritical fluid may be introduced before or after the natural fiber is introduced into the extruder. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159277 | Multilayer Shrink Films, Labels Made Therefrom and Use Thereof - A multilayer heat shrink film including a core layer including one or more alpha-olefin polymer and at least one skin layer including one or more cyclic olefin copolymers (COC), process for its preparation and uses thereof. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159278 | STABLE METAL COMPOUNDS, THEIR COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present disclosure relates to soluble, multi-ligand-substituted metal compounds with improved stability as well as compositions made from them and methods of their use. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159279 | Flexible artificial nails and method of forming same - A preformed artificial nail, a nail kit including such a nail, and a method of forming such a nail, the nail including a nail bed portion formed of a first material and a free edge portion having an upper portion formed of the first material and lower portion formed of a second material disposed subjacent the first material, the free edge portion being adjacent to and distal the nail bed portion, and the first material being comparatively more flexible than the second material. The lower portion of the free edge portion may include a generally uniform thickness or a varied thickness such as a wedge shape, thickening toward the distal edge of the artificial nail. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159280 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOLDING NON-PNEUMATIC TIRES - A system for molding a non-pneumatic tire includes a lower mold portion including a lower backing plate, a plurality of lower projections extending from the lower backing plate, and a plurality of lower sleeves configured to at least partially cover the lower projections. The system further includes at least one lower retention plate configured to be positioned proximate the lower backing plate and retain the lower sleeves on the lower projections. The system also includes an upper mold portion configured to be associated with the lower mold portion. The system further includes an upper backing plate, a plurality of upper projections extending from the upper backing plate, and a plurality of upper sleeves configured to at least partially cover the upper projections. The system also includes at least one upper retention plate configured to be positioned proximate the upper backing plate and retain the upper sleeves on the upper projections. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159281 | FORMATION PRESS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PREFORM MANUFACTURE - Described herein is a formation press for manufacturing a three-dimensional fibrous preform. The press includes a compression zone with an amount of an aqueous slurry of fibrous material. At least two orthogonally disposed compression members are for compressing the material in the compression zone. The compression members are in communication with the compression zone for movement relative to it. The compression members are moveable with sufficient inwardly directed force to compress the material so as to form the three-dimensional perform in the compression zone. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159282 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING TEMPORARY KNEE JOINT SPACERS WITH STEMS OF VARIOUS SIZES - A cement mold assembly configured to form a temporary implant for use in delivering antibiotics to an infected site can includes a first mold and a second mold. The first mold can have an open end and an inner wall. The first mold can define a tibial component forming cavity including a platform forming cavity and a stem forming cavity. The second mold can have a body portion configured to be slidably and progressively receivable by the inner wall into the tibial component forming cavity in a direction toward the closed end. Progressive advancement of the second mold into the tibial component forming cavity urges cement within the tibial component forming cavity against the body portion and the inner wall to form a unitary tibial component having a tibial tray portion formed by the platform forming cavity and a stem portion formed by the stem forming cavity. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159283 | Method of Forming Natural Fiber Polymer Article - A method of forming a natural fiber polymer composite article includes the steps of introducing into an extruder a polymer, a natural fiber and a supercritical fluid to form a natural fiber polymer mixture; extruding the natural fiber polymer mixture to form a well-dispersed natural fiber polymer composite; and injecting the natural fiber polymer composite into a mold to form an article. The supercritical fluid may be introduced after the polymer is introduced into the extruder or injection molding machine. The supercritical fluid may be introduced before or after the natural fiber is introduced into the extruder or injection molding machine. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159284 | LIQUEFIER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM - A liquefier assembly for use in an additive manufacturing system, where the liquefier assembly includes a liquefier tube, a nozzle secured to an outlet end of the liquefier tube, a heating element extending at least partially around the liquefier tube to generate a hot zone in the liquefier tube, a hollow spacer disposed in the channel; and a hollow liner disposed in the channel abutting against an upstream shoulder of the hollow spacer. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159285 | COMPOSITION FOR LASER DIRECT STRUCTURING AND LASER DIRECT STRUCTURING METHOD USING SAME - In an embodiment of the present invention, a touch screen is provided, the touch screen characterized by: an indium tin oxide (ITO) film deposited on a top surface of a flexible plastic film; a first metal layer deposited on the ITO film, and a second metal layer plated on the first metal layer. According to the embodiment of the present invention, the touch screen and the method of manufacturing the same having the excellent sensitivity while securing durability may be provided. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159286 | ROD OR WIRE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM, RELATED METHODS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS - A cooling unit, a heating-cooling operation including a cooling unit, a rod or wire manufacturing system, a method for manufacturing a rod or wire, a method for heat treating of a rod or wire, a method for treating metal, a steel rod or steel wire, and a treated metal having an improved tensile strength are disclosed. The cooling unit includes at least one adaptable quenching zone and at least one adaptable soaking zone. The at least one adaptable quenching zone is capable of quenching to a soaking temperature. The at least one adaptable soaking zone is capable of maintaining substantially the soak temperature. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159287 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A BLAST FURNACE - A method of operating a blast furnace includes two or more lances that inject reducing agents from a tuyere; injecting a solid reducing agent and a flammable reducing agent from different lances; and disposing the lances so that an axial line that extends from an end of the lance that injects the solid reducing agent and is the axial line of the lance that injects the solid reducing agent and an axial line that extends from an end of the lance that injects the flammable reducing agent and is the axial line of the lance that injects the flammable reducing agent cross each other, and so that a main flow of the solid reducing agent injected and a main flow of the flammable reducing agent injected overlap. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159288 | TILTING OXYGEN CONVERTER - A converter comprising a container ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159289 | VIBRATION DAMPER - In a vibration damper ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159290 | VIBRATION ISOLATOR - A vibration isolator includes an inner tube ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159291 | PARALLEL TYPE ENGINE MOUNT STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a parallel type engine mount structure that includes a main rubber member having a core disposed at an upper portion thereof and a fluid chamber disposed at a lower portion thereof. A bracket is disposed at an exterior of the main rubber member and a membrane is mounted at a lower portion of the fluid chamber. Additionally, a first space is disposed at a lower portion of the membrane on which one end of a first leaf spring is mounted. An orifice is disposed at an exterior side of the first space and includes an upper liquid chamber formed between the main rubber member and the membrane and a lower liquid chamber. A driver is disposed at an exterior side of the bracket and includes a second space formed at a lower portion thereof and a second leaf spring connected to the first leaf spring. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159292 | ACTIVE MOUNT - Disclosed herein is an active mount including a housing surrounding components within the active mount and providing and outer surface, and a core disposed at an inside upper portion of the housing inside having an upper portion protruding outward from the housing. Additionally, an insulator is connected to a lower portion of the core and extends radially outward. An actuating mechanism is disposed at a predetermined distance from a lower portion of the insulator and includes a vertically movable center. A driving unit is disposed horizontally outside of the actuating mechanism and is configured to apply a force for vertically moving the center of the actuating mechanism. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159293 | AXIALLY RESTRAINING TORSIONAL SPRING UTILIZING A TAPERED HOUSING - A rotational and axial control spring includes a tubular casing, a shaft, and a plurality of elongated elastomeric members. The casing comprises a first end, a second end, and a plurality of interior surfaces extending therebetween defining a casing interior. The first end is smaller than the second end, forming a frustum shaped tubular casing. The cross sectional shape of the casing can include three (3) or more sides. The shaft is fabricated having a series of exterior surfaces, wherein a cross sectional shape of the shaft is similar to the cross sectional shape of the casing. The elastomeric members are formed as cylindrical frustums. The shaft is inserted within the casing interior. Each elastomeric member is positioned contacting a respective shaft exterior surface and a pair of adjacent casing interior surfaces. The elastomeric members each provide a rotational spring with adjustable resistant force and dampening functions. The tapered features provide an axial retention function. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159294 | AXIALLY RESTRAINING TORSIONAL SPRING UTILIZING A TAPERED SHAFT - A rotational and axial control spring includes a tubular casing, a shaft, and a plurality of elongated elastomeric members. The casing comprises a tubular cross sectional equilateral convex polygon shape, the tubular shape extending uniformly between a first and second casing end. The shaft is fabricated having a cross sectional shape mimicking the equilateral convex polygon casing shape, a series of exterior surfaces extending longitudinally between a first smaller end and second larger end, wherein the exterior surfaces form a square frustum shape. The elastomeric members are formed as cylindrical frustums. The shaft is inserted within the casing interior. Each elastomeric member is positioned contacting a respective shaft exterior surface and a pair of adjacent casing interior surfaces. The elastomeric members provide rotational spring with adjustable resistant force and dampening functions. The tapered features provide an axial retention function. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159295 | SPRING SEAT MEMBER AND SPRING ASSEMBLY EQUIPPED WITH SAME - A spring seat member includes a seat body having a seat portion and a shaft portion extending from the seat portion, and attachment members attached to the seat body. The spring seat member is attached to a coil spring in a state where the attachment members are attached to the seat body. The shaft portion has a groove on the outer periphery thereof that extends in the circumferential direction. The attachment members are provided with engaging portions that engage with the groove of the shaft portion. The engaging portions are selectively and elastically deformable inward or outward in the radial direction of the shaft portion. The groove has an inner wall facing the seat portion. The inner wall has an inclined surface. The inclined surface is inclined radially outward of the shaft portion as the distance from the seat portion in an extending direction of the shaft portion increases. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159296 | SPRING SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A spring system includes at least one spring and at least one spring receiver including at least one lug head to which the spring is attachable or is attached, wherein the lug head includes a thread onto which the spring can be screwed on or is screwed on, and the thread includes at least one thread portion including a thread pitch in the range of an operating pitch of the spring. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159297 | Device for Tempering a Receptacle in a Chamber - A device for tempering a receptacle in a chamber, including a cylindrical casing surrounding the chamber, a bottom, which is arranged on an end of the casing and is connected with it, an opening on an end of the casing opposite to the bottom, which is limited by a contact surface running parallel to the bottom, an annular sealing element, which has a sealing leg and a contact leg, which rests on the contact surface and an annular tensioning element, which, placed on the sealing element, lies on the sealing leg on its outside. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159298 | RECORDING MATERIAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND RECORDING MATERIAL PROCESSING SYSTEM - A recording material processing apparatus includes: a stacker stacking recording materials to form a bundle; a pressing member including blade sections arranged at intervals to press portions of the bundle, where folds are to be formed, to move the portions in a recording material transport direction; a pair of first fold-forming rolls, each of which includes plural rolls arranged at intervals to enter between the blade sections when the blade sections press the portions, the pair of first fold-forming rolls forming the folds at intervals by nipping the portions pressed by the blade sections; and a pair of second fold-forming rolls, each of which includes plural rolls arranged at intervals to correspond to the blade sections, the pair of second fold-forming rolls further forming the folds on the bundle by nipping portions of the bundle, which exist between the folds formed by the pair of first fold-forming rolls. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159299 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding apparatus comprising: a storage portion; a feeding portion; and a separation portion, wherein the separation portion includes: a separation member which rotates around a rotation center shaft to separate one by one the sheets; an urging portion which applies a force to the rotation center shaft toward the feeding portion; a torque imparting portion to impart a torque to the separation member in a direction opposite to a direction which the separation member rotates; a first and a second support member which supports one end and other end of the rotation center shaft while regulating rotation of the rotation center shaft; and a deviation restraining portion which restrains deviation of a reaction force of the torque applied to the separation member by the torque imparting portion and acting on the first support member and the second support member. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159300 | MEDIUM SEPARATING AND SUPPLYING MECHANISM - The present invention provides a medium separating and supplying mechanism that may reduce the causes of jams and errors on a conveyance path and so forth from supply onward. Namely, by making the skew angle of a medium less than a limit angle θmax, at which skewing is regard to increase, when the medium reaches a gate portion, the present invention may prevent the medium from rotating at an overlap point in a direction in which the skew angle is increased, which occurs as a result of the medium reaching the overlap point. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159301 | SHEET STACKING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, AND SHEET STACKING METHOD - A sheet stacking device includes: a stacking unit that stacks thereon a sheet discharged in a sheet discharging direction; a conveying unit that performs a moving-back operation of conveying the stacked sheet in a direction opposite to the sheet discharging direction; a pressing unit that performs a pressing operation of pressing the conveyed sheet; and a driving unit that drives the conveying unit and the pressing unit by a same driving source. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159302 | PAPER JOGGING APPARATUS - Sheets conveyed to a loading tray are stacked on the loading tray while they are sequentially aligned with an aligning unit, then, when pressing processing is performed with respect to a bundle of the stacked sheets, a presser is moved downward in a state where ends of the sheet bundle are abutting-held with the aligning unit. The sheet bundle is aligned by performing the pressing with a presser member gradually from a first reference fence side, to gradually discharge air staying in the sheet bundle from a first elastic body fence side. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159303 | SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - Provided is a sheet conveying apparatus which conveys a sheet, includes: a sheet conveying path which diverges into a first conveying path and a second conveying path at a diverging point; a guide member which is movable between a first position where the guide member guides the sheet to the first conveying path and a second position where the guide member guides the sheet to the second conveying path; a driving portion which is configured to move the guide member to the second position from the first position; and a holding portion which, in a case that the guide member is driven by the driving portion to move to the second position from the first position, provides a load to the driving by the driving portion and holds the guide member at a third position between the first position and the second position. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159304 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - The present sheet processing apparatus determines whether or not a received job includes a setting for executing an alignment process, and if the alignment process is set to be executed, performs control to execute the alignment process. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159305 | SHEET EJECTION APPARATUS WITH GAP SETTING UNIT ACCORDING TO SHEET THICKNESS - According to one embodiment, a sheet ejection apparatus includes an ejection unit, a thickness detection unit, a thickness storage unit, a sheet detection unit, an acquisition unit, a setting unit, and an adjustment unit. The ejection unit ejects a sheet. The thickness detection unit measures a thickness of the sheet. The thickness storage unit stores thickness information. The acquisition unit acquires a thickness of a preceding sheet. The setting unit sets a gap between the preceding sheet and the sheet in accordance with the thickness of the preceding sheet. The adjustment unit adjusts timing for supplying the sheet to a conveyance path in accordance with the gap. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159306 | SHEET STACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - The sheet stacking system discharges a sheet to one of a first stacking apparatus including a first stacking tray and a second stacking tray, and a second stacking apparatus including a third stacking tray, executes one of a first discharging method and a second discharging method, the first discharging method for moving, after a sheet is discharged to the first stacking tray by executing a job, the sheet which has been discharged to the first stacking tray to the second sheet stacking tray and discharging a sheet to the first stacking tray of the first stacking apparatus by executing the job, and the second discharging method for, after a sheet is discharged to the first stacking tray by executing the job, discharging a sheet to the third stacking tray of the second stacking apparatus by executing the job. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159307 | GRESHAM DICE/BOARD GAME - A game playable with game pieces including color dice, color cubes, number cubes, a container, saucers, a game board, and a gold coin. Players take turns rolling combination of the color dice, color cubes, and number cubes onto the game board using the container. Number and/or color matching determines point values of each roll, depending on a specific variation on the game's rules. The rules and game pieces used may be modified to allow younger players to play without requiring arithmetic. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159308 | DETECTION DEVICE CAPABLE OF ACCURATELY READING DOTS ON DICE - A detection device is used in a gaming machine that detects numbers of dots on a plurality of dice having wireless tags. The detection device reads the wireless tags which are embedded on each face of the dice by a reader having an antenna. The antenna of the reader includes a first antenna portion disposed substantially in a central portion of a field that supports the dice, and formed in a substantially circular shape, and a plurality of second antenna portions disposed so as to superimpose a detection area of the first antenna portion, and having a detection area larger than the first antenna portion. The first antenna portion and the plurality of the second antenna portions are disposed so as to have a portion of detection areas mutually superimposed on a playing board. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159309 | STRATEGIC PATTERN BUILDING GAME - A strategic pattern building game that includes a marker matrix configured to receive playing markers along an insertion edge of the marker matrix and guide each of the playing markers into one of a plurality of predefined positions. The marker matrix is further configured to define a plurality of parallel channels that segregate the plurality of predefined positions into one of horizontal rows and vertical columns. Each of the plurality of parallel channels is configured to receive a playing marker into an insertion position adjacent the insertion edge of the marker matrix. A previously inserted playing marker present in a channel and located at a prior position is urged into an adjacent position characterized as being adjacent to the prior position and displaced one predefined position further away from the insertion position when a subsequent playing marker is inserted into the insertion position of the channel. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159310 | Domino Game - A domino match game employs a standard domino set and a game board or game play surface that has a common play region and peripheral regions for placing house tokens that are awarded to players during play of a game or hand, and risk regions for placing tokens awarded in an earlier hand to permit the players to make side wagers. A bogus stone may be used to indicate a player is to miss a turn. There are separate game play tokens and house tokens. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159311 | BULLET TRAP - A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159312 | SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION - A method of conducting a horse jumping competition comprising enrolling a number of participants in the competition, determining whether a number of the participants is a predetermined positive integer exponentiation base, dividing competitors into competitor groups based on the predetermined positive integer exponentiation base, judging each competitor group in a horse jumping contest based on predetermined criteria, determining a winner of each competitor group and eliminating a loser of each competitor group, declaring a tournament winner, in a final round, and advancing the winner of each competitor group to a next round, in a non-final round. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159313 | AUTOMATIC COMPENSATION MECHANISM FOR HINGE SEAL GAP IN SPHERICAL COMPRESSOR - Disclosed is an automatic compensation mechanism for a hinge seal gap in a spherical compressor. A cylindrical hinge is formed around a central pin ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159314 | SLIDING PARTS - A sliding part assembly includes a plurality of circumferentially separated sealed-fluid-accommodating blocks formed on a sealing face of either the stationary ring or the rotating ring so as to communicate with a sealed-fluid-accommodating space. Pumping areas for generating a pumping action due to the stationary and rotating ring sliding in relative rotation are formed on the bottom of the plurality of sealed-fluid-accommodating blocks. The pumping areas formed on the bottom of the plurality of sealed-fluid-accommodating blocks are provided with intake pumping areas operating in a direction so as to draw in the sealed fluid and outflow pumping areas operating in a direction so as to expel the sealed fluid. A seal dam area on the sealing face on which said sealed-fluid-accommodating blocks are formed is formed from a high-lubricity sliding material, the seal dam area being on the opposite side of the sealing face relative to the sealed-fluid side. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159315 | SELF ALIGNING SPLIT MECHANICAL SEAL EMPLOYING A ROTARY SEAL RING HAVING NON-FLAT END FACES - A split mechanical seal for mounting to a housing containing a rotating shaft, including a gland assembly, a holder assembly having an inner surface and an opposed outer surface, and a rotary seal ring that is sized and configured for seating within the space defined by the holder assembly. A detent groove is formed in the inner surface of the holder assembly for at least partially seating a portion of a sealing element, and another detent groove is formed in an outer surface of the rotary seal ring for at least partially seating another portion of the sealing element. The holder detent groove and the seal ring detent groove in combination are configured to seat and to retain the sealing element. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159316 | SELF ALIGNING SPLIT MECHANICAL SEAL EMPLOYING A SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE AXIAL BIASING ASSEMBLY - A split mechanical seal for mounting to a housing containing a rotating shaft comprising a gland assembly configured for mounting to the housing and forming a chamber, where the gland assembly includes a top surface having a gland groove formed thereon. The gland groove is formed at least in part by at least one raised wall portion that extends axially outwardly from the top surface. The seal also includes a stationary seal ring having a groove or recess formed in an inner surface. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159317 | AIR-RIDING SEAL - There is disclosed a rotary air-riding seal between a first structure and an adjacent second structure, including: first and second seal members defining respective seal surfaces facing to one another. The first seal member is provided on the first structure and the second seal member is mounted to the second structure towards the first seal member. At least one of said seal members is configured to generate a riding film of air between said seal surfaces. One of said seal members is supported for axial oscillation relative to the other seal member by a secondary support arrangement configured to bias said seal member towards the other seal member. The said secondary support arrangement accommodates relatively high frequency axial movements between the seal members. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159318 | NON-CONTACT LABYRINTH SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A non-contact labyrinth seal assembly, bearing assembly therewith, and method of construction thereof, has an outer rigid carrier and an inner sleeve. The carrier has an outer cylindrical flange and a radially inwardly extending leg and the sleeve has a cylindrical wall and a radially outwardly extending flange. A body is attached to at least one of the leg and the flange, wherein the body provides, at least in part, a purely non-contact labyrinth passage extending between the carrier and the sleeve. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159319 | GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD GASKET - A gasket includes at least one metal plate; a fixture hole formed in the at least one metal plate, for inserting a fixture therein; a sealing subject hole formed in the at least one metal plate; and a fastening-stress concentration area located on the at least one metal plate between the fixture hole and the sealing subject hole where a fastening stress concentrates when the two members are fastened by the fixture. A fastening-stress reduction portion is formed only on the fastening-stress concentration area to reduce the fastening stress when the two members are fastened. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159320 | PLUG CONNECTOR - A seal for a plug connector arrangement having a plug which is intended to latch into a standard socket in a releasable manner, wherein the seal is formed with a latching suppression means for permanently preventing the plug from latching in and with a pushing means for pushing the plug, which is not latched in, into its standard contact position. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159321 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR HOLDING A PATTERNED WAFER - This invention relates to a mounting apparatus for mounting and supporting one structure side of a substrate, which structure side has structures thereon. The apparatus having a mounting element with a flat mounting surface for supporting the structures and a suction surface F | 2014-06-12 |
20140159322 | TAP HOLDER - Provided is a tap holder configured so that compression-side elastic characteristics and tension-side elastic characteristics are different from each other with utilization of an elastic member for absorbing synchronization error in rotation and feeding of a spindle of a machine tool. The tap holder includes a chuck | 2014-06-12 |
20140159323 | CHUCK FOR A BALL-NOSE MILLING CUTTER - The description comprises a chuck for clamping a ball-nose milling cutter, comprising: a worm gear unit with a worm gear | 2014-06-12 |
20140159324 | COMPLIANT MICRO DEVICE TRANSFER HEAD ARRAY WITH METAL ELECTRODES - Compliant monopolar and bipolar micro device transfer head arrays and methods of formation from SOI substrates are described. In an embodiment, an array of compliant transfer heads are formed over a base substrate and deflectable toward the base substrate, and a patterned metal layer includes a metal interconnect layer electrically connected with an array of the metal electrodes in the array of compliant transfer heads. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159325 | SUBSTRATE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY HAVING METAL BONDED PROTECTIVE LAYER - A substrate support assembly comprises a ceramic body and a thermally conductive base bonded to a lower surface of the ceramic body. The substrate support assembly further comprises a protective layer metal bonded to an upper surface of the ceramic body, wherein the protective layer is a bulk sintered ceramic article. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159326 | MATERIAL HANDLING AND LOAD CONVEYANCE SYSTEM - A multipurpose loading and unloading and/or material handling and moving apparatus including a closed chain continuous roller grid disposed on and around a continuous elongate table, the roller grid comprising a plurality of parallel axles pivotally coupled at their ends by parallel first and second sets of independent mechanical links. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159327 | Shopping Cart - A shopping cart includes a handle with a basket attached to the handle. A frame is attached to the handle and includes opposing sections. Each of the opposing sections of the frame include a first tier portion, a second tier portion and an inclined portion positioned between the first and second tier portions so that a caster lift is formed. A number of casters are attached to the frame. A cross wire is attached to the frame and is adopted to engage a caster lift of a second cart. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159328 | HANDTRUCK WITH FOOTKICK TILT DEVICE - A handtruck has an elongated frame, with wheels mounted adjacent to the bottom of frame and forming a wheelbase. A load-bearing member, such as a base plate, is attached to the frame. A footkick is provided and is attached to the frame, the footkick extending rearwardly relative to the wheels, preferably with a part engageable by a person's foot. The footkick provides a lever for facilitating rotation of the frame about the wheelbase. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159329 | ROLLER LOAD SUPPORT - A roller load support, for mounting on a load carrying vehicle such as a lift truck, has an elongate frame with a forwardly tapering vertical thickness and an upper surface for insertion beneath the underside of a load. Different longitudinally spaced pluralities of transverse upper rollers are movable upwardly to protrude through the frame's upper surface to engage the underside of the load during the insertion process. During the insertion process, the upper rollers are pushed upward by corresponding different pluralities of transverse lower rollers which rotatably engage the floor or other surface beneath the frame and frictionally counter-rotate the upper rollers. The lower rollers are spaced nonuniformly relative to each other along the length of the frame, with such spacings increasing progressively in size, within each plurality of lower rollers, in a forward direction toward the front end of the frame. Conversely, each such plurality of lower rollers has sequentially corresponding nonuniform spacings which decrease progressively in size, from plurality to plurality, in the forward direction. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159330 | SCOOTER - A two wheel scooter made of replaceable and interchangeable parts, with metal wheel brackets at either end of a deck, connected by a spine piece, with the spine piece recessed into a wooden scooter deck. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159331 | TODDLER WALKER - A toddler walker includes a body and at least one wheel. The at least one wheel is coupled with and arranged under the body. Each wheel includes first and second wheel frames. Each wheel frame includes an annular portion and an inner edge forming a central hole. The inner edge is positioned at one side of the annular portion. Each wheel frame further includes an extension portion extending from the inner edge to the annular portion, as well as a plurality of connection posts. The extension portions of the wheel frames face each other. The wheel frames are fastened together to jointly form a wheel-receiving space. A rolling wheel and a plurality of rolling members are received in the wheel-receiving space. The rolling members are rotatably coupled with the connection posts of the wheel frames and abut against an inner circumferential face of the rolling wheel. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159332 | VARIABLE EFFORT STEERING ASSEMBLY - A vehicle such as a riding lawn care vehicle may include a frame and a steering assembly. Wheels of the vehicle may be attachable to the frame. The steering assembly may include a steering apparatus operably coupled to at least one of the wheels of the vehicle to provide steering inputs to the at least one of the wheels based on a position of the steering apparatus. The steering assembly may further include a steering column, a pinion assembly and a rack assembly. The steering column may extend from the steering apparatus to rotate responsive to movement of the steering apparatus. The pinion assembly may be disposed along the steering column and include at least two pinions of different sizes. The rack assembly may be operably coupled to the frame and the at least one wheel of the vehicle to translate steering inputs from the steering apparatus to the at least one wheel via the pinion assembly. The rack assembly may include at least two rack portions of different sizes. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159333 | SUSPENSION ELEMENT HAVING A HYDRAULIC STRUT CONNECTED TO A PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR AND INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION USING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a suspension element for maintaining a wheel on a frame of a vehicle. The suspension element can be attached to the frame via a fixed support. The wheel can be mounted to an arm that is pivotably connected to the fixed support. A hydraulic strut resists a pivoting movement of the arm in relation to the fixed support. A pressure accumulator comprises a gas chamber and a fluid chamber separated by a diaphragm. The fluid chamber is in fluid connection with the hydraulic strut. A movement of the arm relative to the fixed support causes a change of pressure in the pressure accumulator. An independent suspension comprising two such suspension elements is also disclosed. The two suspension elements comprise extensions of the fixed support mounted on the frame so that two wheels are coaxial when mounted on the frame. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159334 | TORSION BEAM FOR SUSPENSION IN VEHICLE - A torsion beam for a suspension in a vehicle and a body member defining an outer shape is made of carbon fiber reinforcing plastic that is an advanced composite, so the weight can be reduced, and thus the torsion beam can be used for environment-friendly vehicles. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159335 | DUAL STEERABLE VEHICLE - A tricycle may be operable between a first mode of operation steerable by a tricycle rider, and a second mode of operation steerable by an individual pushing the tricycle. In both such first and second modes, the frame of the tricycle is configured to rotatably support the rear wheels and configured to support the head tube at a distance from the rear wheels such that a distance between the head tube and rear wheels need not necessarily be changed even when the front wheel axis location is changed from one mode to another. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159336 | SHOCK-ABSORBABLE BICYCLE FRAME AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A shock-absorbable bicycle frame includes a tubular member formed of an internal tube and an external tube sleeved onto at least one part of the internal tube. None of any gap is formed between the internal and external tubes. The internal tube is made of fiber reinforced thermosetting plastic. The external tube is made of fiber reinforced thermoplastic plastic. The method of manufacturing the shock-absorbable bicycle frame includes the steps of putting a fiber fabric impregnated with thermoplastic resin into a mold and heating it up to 230-250° C. to form an external tube, and inserting a fiber fabric impregnated with thermosetting resin into the external tube and heating it up to 140-160° C. to form an internal tube inside the external tube. In light of this, the bicycle frame is not only lightweight and preferably shock-absorbable but simple in fabrication with high yield rate. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159337 | Shock-Absorbing Seat Stay for Bicycle - A shock-absorbing seat stay for a bicycle includes a seat tube coupler having two branches each having a first joint portion, two extended parts each having a second joint portion corresponding to one of the first joint portions, two shock-absorption members made of elastic materials and each held between the corresponsive first and second joint portions, and at least two fastener units. Each of the first joint portions has at least one first through hole. Each of the second joint portions has at least one second through hole. Each of the shock-absorption members includes at least one third through hole. Each of the at least two fastener units is mounted to one set of the at least one first, second, and third through holes to further interconnect the corresponsive first joint portion, second joint portion, and shock-absorption member. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159338 | VEHICLE FRAME - A vehicle frame, in particular a mountain bike frame or a trekking bicycle frame, comprises main frame element. A rear frame is pivotably connected with the main frame element. A damping element is provided between the rear frame and the main frame element. A first connection point of the damper element is connected with the rear frame and a second connection point of the damping element is connected with the main frame element. For the purpose of changing the frame characteristics, a displacing element is provided for the displacement of the first connection point. The locking of the displacing element is done with the help of an actuator element. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159339 | SLIDING HITCH ASSEMBLY CAPTURE PLATE - The present invention provides a capture plate for preventing rotation between a trailer and a hitch assembly. The hitch assembly mounts on a vehicle, and is preferably a sliding hitch assembly. The capture plate has a lip which mates with the pin box of a fifth wheel trailer, the lip prevents rotation between the trailer and the capture plate. The capture plate has a restriction part which mates with the pin slot on the hitch assembly, the restriction part restricts rotation between the capture plate and the hitch. The capture plate has a fastener which removably secures the capture plate to the pin box. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159340 | TRAILER STABILIZER - A trailer stabilizer and signaling system comprising: (a) a repositionable freight trailer stabilizer comprising a frame having mounted thereto a wheel, the repositionable freight trailer stabilizer including a repositionable jack; and, (b) a stabilizer signaler operatively coupled to the trailer stabilizer, the stabilizer signaler including a deployable signal configured to confirm the trailer stabilizer is secured under a parked freight trailer. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159341 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR A SEMI-TRAILER - A support device for a semi-trailer or the like, that includes an outer support tube having an interior and an inner support tube, wherein the inner support tube is arranged in telescopic fashion in the outer support tube, a spindle mechanism located within the interior of the outer support tube, wherein the inner support tube is moved in the axial direction relative to the outer support tube by the spindle mechanism, and wherein the spindle mechanism comprises a multi-part spindle having a plurality of segments arranged in the axial direction and connected to one another in a flexible manner. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159342 | TRAILER DOCKING REPOSITIONABLE SUPPORT - A trailer stabilizing device for stabilizing a parked freight trailer comprising a frame having mounted thereto at least a right side wheel and a left side wheel, the frame also including a hitch, a fifth wheel, and at least one of a repositionable wheel chock and a repositionable hook, the trailer stabilizing device further including a repositioning device in order to reposition at least one of the repositionable wheel chock and the repositionable hook. The present disclosure also includes a method of stabilizing a parked trailer at a loading dock, the method comprising: (a) positioning a wheeled trailer stabilizer underneath a parked freight trailer at a loading dock while landing gear of the parked freight trailer are deployed and a kingpin of the parked trailer is accessible; (b) securing the kingpin of the parked freight trailer to a fifth wheel of the wheeled trailer stabilizer; and, (c) deploying a repositionable hook operatively coupled to the frame of the wheeled trailer stabilizer so the repositionable hook couples to a cleat mounted to the ground, where deployment of the hook is operative to exert a pulling force on the kingpin. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159343 | Braking Device for Alpine Touring Ski - Braking device for a touring ski comprising a brake ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159344 | SKI WITH TRI-DIMENSIONAL SKI SURFACE - A ski for mounting a binding on the ski's surface approximately in the middle of the ski or slightly behind the middle, where the ski is provided with inwardly curved edge portions, the ski having greater width at the transition to the front tip than in the middle, and the ski has an upwardly curved front tip. The ski combines features from skis with a very special and characteristic three-dimensional geometry in the actual sliding surface, and a special design of the tip (possibly also in a rear tip where this is relevant), where the tip's secondary sole surfaces ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159345 | Device For Removably Blocking A Central-Front Part Of A Ski Boot To A Platform Of A Ski For Actuating The Telemark Technique - The invention is a device for removably blocking a central-front part of a ski boot to a ski platform for actuating a Telemark technique. The boot sole ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159346 | STROLLER WITH EXPANDABLE CARGO AREA - A stroller for carrying a child or child restraint system, that may comprise an additional storage area or child support system when expanded. The frames include a mechanism whereby the base of the frame is expanded rearward to create a storage space roughly behind the baby seat, and optionally where a top to the storage area folds up from the rear of the frame to complete the storage area. The stroller may include detachable wheels. The stroller may also include handles or push bars that may optionally include mechanisms to assist in expanding or contracting the storage area. The stroller may also be constructed so as to be collapsible for storage. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159347 | COLLAPSIBLE TWO SEAT PERAMBULATOR - A buggy for transporting children has a frame ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159348 | FOLDING DEVICE FOR GOLF TROLLEY - A folding device of the golf trolley is connected between a main frame and a front frame of the golf trolley, and includes a first connection member on the main frame and a second connection member on the front frame. The first connection member has a locking member and the second connection member has a pin which is located corresponding to the locking member. A fixing sleeve is securely mounted to the main frame. A movable sleeve is mounted to the front frame. Two links are connected between two sides of the movable sleeve and two side wheel units. A tube is pivotably connected between the fixing sleeve and the movable sleeve. A positioning member is connected to the tube and engaged with the front frame. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159349 | CENTRAL HANGER BRACKETS AND EQUALIZERS FOR TANDEM SUSPENSION - This invention relates to central hanger brackets and equalizers for tandem suspension, used in trucks, trailers and semi-trailers, provided with spring pack arranged on the axles of the vehicle comprising an equalizer, provided with an intermediate area located in the upper part of the body, said area coupling to a surface arranged in the central hanger bracket. The set promotes a structural arrangement that allows the articulation of said equalizer, and eliminates the use of fixing pins, bushings or screws to attach said set to said central hanger bracket, in order to simplify the system and reduce the number of components, providing better conditions for the durability and maintenance of the suspension and thus reducing the operating cost and the cost of the product itself. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159350 | BELT INTEGRATED AIRBAG - A restraint system for a seat is provided and may include a first portion having a first end fixed for movement with the seat and a second end movable relative to the seat. The restraint system may also include a second portion having a first end fixed for movement with the seat and a second end movable relative to the seat and selectively attached to the second end of the first portion. An inflator may be associated with the second portion and may move the second portion from a pre-deployed state to an inflated state. The inflator may be at least partially disposed within the second portion. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159351 | MOUNTING STRUCTURES FOR FRONT PILLAR TRIMS - A front pillar trim mounting structure has a front pillar ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159352 | INFLATABLE AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A REINFORCED FLAP - The invention relates to a motor vehicle inflatable airbag arrangement ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159353 | KNEE AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT FOR VEHICLES - Knee airbag arrangement for vehicles comprising an airbag module located in a lower area of an instrument panel of a vehicle and an airbag exhibiting an area of lower cross section between the airbag module and the knee impact area which is to catch the knees of a vehicle occupant in the inflated state of the airbag. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159354 | SIDE AIRBAG AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SIDE AIRBAG - It is provided a side airbag in which a bag thickness can be made thicker, without an undue increase in size. In a side airbag, a side panel formed in a belt shape is sewn to peripheral edge portions of a pair of main panels placed facing each other, whereby an airbag body is formed. A tether disposed inside this airbag body is folded in such a way that both lengthwise direction sides of the tether are aligned in a direction in which the pair of main panels face each other. One long-side edge portion of the tether is sewn to the pair of main panels and to a front portion of the side panel, and both lengthwise direction sides of another long-side edge portion of the tether are superimposed on top of each other and sewn together. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159355 | VEHICLE SIDE AIRBAG DEVICE - A vehicle side airbag device that is capable of reducing the number of panels for configuring a side airbag. A side airbag of the present side airbag device is configured with bag shaped airbag main body section formed by double folding a single-sheet panel, and stitching together around an outer peripheral edge portion. Moreover a tether section that segments the interior of the airbag main body section into a chest chamber and a hip chamber is also formed by partially folding over, superimposing and stitching the single-sheet panel. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159356 | Safety Restraint Protection for Aircraft Occupants Seated Facing the Side of the Aircraft - A restraint system ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159357 | MOLDING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CRASH PAD - A molding apparatus and method for manufacturing a crash pad of a vehicle. The molding apparatus includes a foam skin forming upper mold, a lower mold, and a slide mold. A bubble solution is injected into the lower mold and combined with the foam skin forming upper mold. The slide mold is configured to be slidable toward the lower mold at an end portion of the foam skin forming upper mold. In addition, the slide mold includes a protrusion part that protrudes towards the lower mold. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159358 | RETRACTABLE RACK - A retractable rack includes a connecting part, a holding mount, a first support element, a second support element and a positioning mechanism. The connecting part may detachably attach to a stroller frame. The second support element is retractably mounted on the opposite side of the holding mount and capable of selectively locking in a first position and a second position relative to the first support element. The positioning mechanism is mounted in the holding mount for locking the second support element in the positions. When the second support element is locked in the first position, the retractable rack is capable of supporting and connecting a car seat with a first size, and when the second support element is locked in the second position, the retractable rack is capable of supporting another car seat with a second size to the stroller frame. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159359 | ROOFING COMPOSITION - A split-flashing composition for covering a protrusion from a roof, having a flange for sealing to a roof surface with an in-plane spiral closed-loop opening with first and second end portions connected together in an off-set manner, and a generally conical collar portion that extends from the flange portion, the collar portion having a curved wall section and a planar wall section that define an internal volume within the collar portion. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159360 | ADAPTER FOR A CAPLESS FUEL TANK FILLER NECK TO TEST A FUEL TANK FOR LEAKS - A filler neck adapter to be inserted through the open fuel mouth of a capless filler neck of a fuel tank of a motor vehicle. The adapter has a hollow flow body to create a continuous flow path between a source of pressure or vacuum and the fuel tank to enable the fuel tank to he tested for leaks. A resilient seal surrounds the flow body of the adapter so as to lie between movable and stationary seal stops. A force-generating member is moved along the flow body to push the movable seal, stop and the seal towards the stationary seal stop. Accordingly, the seal is compressed between the movable and stationary seal stops so as to bulge outwardly towards and thereby create an air-tight seal against the fuel mouth of the filler neck. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159361 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING TUBULARS OF A WELLSITE - A tubular and tubular connection for joining adjacent tubulars of a tubular string for passage of fluid therethrough is provided. The tubular connection includes a pin end at an end of a first of adjacent tubulars and a box end at an end of a second of the adjacent tubulars. The pin end has an outer locking surface. The box end has a plurality of fingers at an end thereof with slots therebetween. The fingers are selectively extendable for placement about the pin end of the first of the adjacent tubulars. The fingers having an inner locking surface for interlocking engagement with the outer locking surface of the pin end whereby loads are distributed between the adjacent tubulars. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159362 | RATCHETING HOSE NUT FOR A FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE - A hose nut for coupling a fluid delivery device to a fluid conduit is provided. In one embodiment, the hose nut includes a pawl configured to rotate about a hinge between a locked position and an unlocked position. The hose nut is configured to rotate in a first tightening direction relative to the fluid delivery device and a second loosening direction opposite the first tightening direction when the pawl is in the unlocked position, and the pawl is configured to radially engage the fluid delivery device to move the pawl to the unlocked position during rotation in the first tightening direction and the pawl is configured to engage the fluid delivery device to resist rotating in the second loosening direction when the pawl is in the locked position. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159363 | Pressure-Energized Probe Seal for Female Hydraulic Coupling Member - A probe seal for a female hydraulic coupling member has both internal and external pressure-energized seals. The outer wall or opposing ends of the seal have one or more pressure-energized seals for sealing between the body of the probe seal and the body of a coupling member in which the probe seal is installed. Annular, L-shaped, T-shaped or angled grooves in the inner wall of the seal form cavities and sealing projections that can be urged in an inward, radial direction by fluid pressure within an associated cavity to increase the sealing effectiveness between the body of the seal and the probe of a male hydraulic coupling member inserted in the receiving chamber of the female coupling member. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159364 | COGENERATION SYSTEM WITH OIL AND FILTER CHANGE FEATURE - A cogeneration machine with an oil and filter change feature is disclosed. The present invention makes it possible to change the oil and/or the oil filters of a reciprocating engine in cogeneration equipment without turning off the engine. A cogeneration system user can safely change the engine oil or oil filters in the system without effecting its operation or incurring the significant costs associated with taking the system off-line. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159365 | Control System for Load Sharing Between a Generator Set and an Inverter-Based Energy Storage - A power system includes a prime mover configured to generate a drive force, a generator configured to receive the drive force and be driven by the prime mover to produce electrical power for an external load. The system includes a power storage device configured to store electrical power or to discharge electrical power to the external load. The system further includes a controller configured to control the power storage device to discharge power to supplement the electrical power from the generator directed to the external load. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159366 | POWER GENERATING PLANT AND FLOATING PLANT FOR RIVERS AND CANALS - A power generating and floating plant ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140159367 | OPERATING A WIND TURBINE AND A WIND FARM IN DIFFERENT GRID STRENGTH - A method for controlling a wind turbine is proposed. The wind turbine is in a wind farm and connected to a point of common coupling that is connected to a utility grid. At least one quantity indicative of a short circuit ratio of the utility grid is measured. A control parameter of a control system controlling the wind turbine and the wind farm is adjusted. based on the measured value of the quantity. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159368 | WIND GENERATOR WITH ENERGY ENHANCER ELEMENT FOR PROVIDING ENERGY DURING PERIODS OF NO WIND AND LOW WIND CONDITIONS - The present invention is a new and novel wind generator system particularly suitable for small wind applications that harnesses low velocity wind effectively. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the wind generator system comprises a drive shaft; one or more retreating blades and one or more advancing blades attached to the drive shaft and extending radially outwardly therefrom; a generator assembly coupled to the drive shaft and effective for generating electrical power; and a housing having an inner chamber for receiving the blades and a wind directional apparatus that operates to adjust the speed of the wind and to channel wind along a desired flow pathway towards the one or more of the retreating blades and blocks airflow from impinging on one or more advancing blades. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159369 | POWER GENERATION APPARATUS AND POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A power generation apparatus of the present invention includes: a separation member that separates a lubricant from a fluid mixture flowing into an expander casing; an expander rotor that is rotationally driven by an expansion force applied from steam of a working medium from which the lubricant is separated; a power generator rotor that rotates with the rotation of the expander rotor; a first bearing holding portion that accommodates a first bearing supporting a first rotation shaft of the expander rotor; a second bearing holding portion that accommodates a second bearing supporting a second rotation shaft of the expander rotor; and a lubricant supply path which connects a lubricant accumulation position inside the expander casing to both inner spaces of the first bearing holding portion and the second bearing holding portion of which the pressures are lower than the pressure of the lubricant accumulation position inside the expander casing. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159370 | Method and Apparatus for Harnessing Hydro-Kinetic Energy - Apparatus and method is disclosed for generating usable power derived from oscillatory hydro-kinetic energy available in the movement of waves having a given height and being spaced apart by a predetermined distance at the surface of a body of water. Apparatus and method is disclosed for generating usable power derived from hydro-kinetic energy available in a body of water moving in at least one direction of movement, the at least one direction being substantially horizontal or substantially vertical. Apparatus and method is disclosed for generating usable power derived from hydro-gravitational forces available at a site having a source of water at a first elevation higher than a second elevation at a selected location where the usable power is to be derived. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159371 | DISTRIBUTED COMPRESSED AIR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A distributed compressed air storage system and method is described. A compression facility is configured to compress air and provides the compressed air to a pipeline. The pipeline is coupled to the compression facility and is configured to transport compressed air from the compression facility to a compressed air storage facility that is remote from the compression facility. A heat recovery unit is coupled to the compression facility and is configured to recover heat produced by compressing air in the compression facility. The compressed air storage facility is configured to store compressed air received from the pipeline and is located remote from the compression facility. An expansion facility is configured to receive compressed air from the compressed air storage facility and expand the compressed air to generate electricity. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159372 | DEVICE FOR OBTAINING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM WATER POWER - An installation for generating electrical energy from hydropower includes a drive arrangement that revolves around two deflection units distanced to one another and that can be driven in a revolving direction, with a load section running along a gradient. The drive arrangement includes a plurality of gravitational pressure transmission units that are arranged one after the other in the revolving direction, are distanced to one another and, in each case, include an onflow element. The installation also includes a generator for generating electrical energy from the revolving drive arrangement. The gravitational pressure transmission units include guide elements, and the installation includes at least one guide rail along the load section, in which guide rail guide elements of the gravitational pressure transmission units are displaceable so that the gravitational pressure transmission units, at least in the region of the load section, are guided between the two deflection units. | 2014-06-12 |
20140159373 | COMPACT WIND AND WATER TURBINE - A device for generating electrical power from fluid flow energy comprising a shaft member; at least one sleeve, wherein the shaft member passed through the at least one sleeve; a stationary stator, wherein the stationary stator coupled to the shaft member, and wherein the stationary stator comprising a first stator and a second stator, wherein the first stator is positioned adjacent to the second stator; and at least one moving stator, wherein the at least one moving stator positioned in concentric relation to the stationary stator. | 2014-06-12 |