25th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140166754 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CORRECTLY IDENTIFYING SPECIFIC RFID TAGS - A system and method for identifying a specific RFID tag includes RFID reader circuitry, such as within an RFID reader, configured for sending and receiving RF signals to detect RFID tags and for obtaining signal parameter information associated with the RFID tags. Processing circuitry is configured for using the signal parameter information for one or more tags of the RFID tags and calculating a tag score for the one or more RFID tags. The processing circuitry is further configured for determining a specific RFID tag using the tag scores for the one or more RFID tags. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166755 | ENCODED INFORMATION READING TERMINAL WITH MULTIPLE IMAGING ASSEMBLIES - An encoded information reading (EIR) terminal can comprise a microprocessor, a communication interface, an image processing circuit communicatively coupled to the microprocessor, a plurality of imaging assemblies communicatively coupled to the image processing circuit, and one or more memory blocks communicatively coupled to the image processing circuit. Each imaging assembly of the plurality of imaging assemblies can be configured to output image frame data. The image processing circuit can be configured to receive the image frame data from at least one imaging assembly, buffer the image frame data received from at least one imaging assembly in at least one memory block, and/or process the image frame data received from at least one imaging assembly. The EIR terminal can be configured to output image frame data comprising decodable indicia and/or decoded message data corresponding to the decodable indicia. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166756 | GRAPHICAL CODE READERS THAT ARE CONFIGURED FOR GLARE REDUCTION - A graphical code reader may include means for capturing an image frame in accordance with a rolling shutter technique, and means for changing illumination while the image frame is being captured in order to perform glare correction. The graphical code reader may also include means for detecting characteristics of glare in a previously captured image frame. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166757 | IMAGING TERMINAL OPERATIVE FOR DECODING - There is set forth herein an imaging terminal operative for decoding of bar codes. In one embodiment the terminal can include a color imaging assembly having a color image sensor array. The terminal can be operative for capture of a color frame of image data. Responsively to the capture of the color frame of image data the terminal can convert the color image data to monochrome image data while maintaining the color image data. The terminal can utilize the monochrome image data to search for a color bar code finder pattern. The terminal can be operative so that if the color bar code pattern is found utilizing the monochrome image data the terminal can utilize the color image data for attempting to decode a color bar code. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166758 | METHOD OF DRIVING FOCUSING ELEMENT IN BARCODE IMAGING SCANNER - A method includes the following: (1) detecting light from a target object to capture multiple images of the target object while substantially maintaining the distance between the target object and the imaging lens arrangement that is configured to have a focus position thereof changed with a lens-driving-parameter; (2) processing the at least one of the multiple images to determine a feature-size in an aiming pattern; (3) processing at least two of the multiple images to find an optimal lens-driving-parameter that results in the maximum image sharpness; and (4) storing both the feature-size and the optimal lens-driving-parameter into a memory. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166759 | PACKAGE-ON-PACKAGE BASED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP IMAGER - An apparatus for use in decoding a bar code symbol includes a first integrated circuit chip with a wafer level camera, at least one light source, and a plurality of contact pads on a surface of the chip and a second integrated circuit chip with a processor, memory, plurality of contact pads on a surface of the chip, and plurality of contact pads on another surface of the chip. The apparatus includes a PCB having a plurality of contact pads disposed on at least one surface of the PCB and wherein the first and second integrated circuit chips are vertically stacked on the PCB and the plurality of contact pads on the first and second integrated circuit chips interface with the contact pads of the second integrated circuit chip and PCB. The apparatus is operative for processing image signals generated by the WLC for attempting to decode the bar code symbol. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166760 | USING A USER'S APPLICATION TO CONFIGURE USER SCANNER - A method of operating an indicia reader adapted to read information bearing indicia (IBI) is accomplished by putting the indicia reader in a set up mode to enable the indicia reader to read N types of user usage IBIs; reading at least one user usage IBI with the indicia reader that is one of the N types of IBI the indicia reader is enabled to read; configuring the indicia reader in accordance with the at least one IBI read while the indicia reader is in the set up mode; putting the indicia reader into a use mode and reading user usage IBIs of the type read while the indicia was in the set up mode. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166761 | SELECTIVE OUTPUT OF DECODED MESSAGE DATA - An imaging apparatus can be operative to capture a frame of image data representing a scene having one or more decodable indicia and display image data corresponding to the one or more decodable indicia. The imaging apparatus can be operative so that responsively to a user input control decoded message data of a selected decodable indicia is selectively output. One or more processor executable program can be provided for facilitating selective output of decoded message data. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166762 | FOIL COMPOSITE CARD - Composite cards formed in accordance with the invention include a security layer comprising a hologram or diffraction grating formed at, or in, the center, or core layer, of the card. The hologram may be formed by embossing a designated area of the core layer with a diffraction pattern and depositing a thin layer of metal on the embossed layer. Additional layers may be selectively and symmetrically attached to the top and bottom surfaces of the core layer. A laser may be used to remove selected portions of the metal formed on the embossed layer, at selected stages of forming the card, to impart a selected pattern or information to the holographic region. The cards may be ‘lasered’ when the cards being processed are attached to, and part of, a large sheet of material, whereby the “lasering” of all the cards on the sheet can be done at the same time and relatively inexpensively. Alternatively, each card may be individually “lasered” to produce desired alpha numeric information, bar codes information or a graphic image, after the sheets are die-cut into cards. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166763 | SIM CARD ADAPTER - A SIM card adapter assembly is to adapt a SIM card to a SIM slot. The adapter assembly includes a SIM card plastic support including a first portion of a predetermined thickness. The SIM card is removably attached and a second portion has an increased thickness wherein at least one adapter is removably attached. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166764 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A wireless communication device includes a wireless IC chip that processes a high-frequency signal and a feeding substrate including a coil conductor, a plane conductor, and a matching circuit that is connected to the wireless IC chip and that has a predetermined resonant frequency. The coil conductor and the plane conductor are connected to the matching circuit. The wireless communication device, when used by itself, operates as a monopole antenna in which the plane conductor functions as a ground and the coil conductor functions as a radiation element. When a conductive object is in a vicinity of the plane conductor, the plane conductor is coupled to the conductive object, and the wireless communication device operates as a dipole antenna in which the plane conductor and the conductive object function as a first radiation element and the coil conductor functions as a second radiation element. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166765 | HUMIDITY ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - When a humidity adjustment device starts up, an outside air temperature To and an room air temperature Tr are compared to determine which air temperature is higher. By mutually changing the flow of the outside air and the flow of the room air by means of an air circulation switching device, the air having the higher temperature of the outside air and the room air is circulated to a heat exchanger that operates as an evaporator. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166766 | RAILROAD RAIL HEAD REPAIR - A multi-pass gas metal arc weld (“GMAW”) approach is used for in-situ repair of railhead defects. A defect is removed via machining a perpendicular slot or grove in the railhead leaving the web and base unaltered. A sufficient number of GMAW passes are used to fill the slot using a weld material suitable for the particular type of parent steel, and excess weldment can be removed. Optionally, for pearlitic steel rails post-weld heat treatment can be used to cause austenization and/or quenching of the weld. The weld heat inputs and other parameters are controlled to avoid ductile and brittle fracture related morphologies. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166767 | PORTABLE MOTORIZED FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE APPARATUS AND METHODS - Devices and methods are provided relating generally to the delivery of fluids in the context of the lawn and garden industry. The devices and methods provide for the delivery of fluids at specified droplet size, pressure, spray pattern, and dispersal location relative to the target. The devices and methods deliver various fluids to a targeted location in a manner that limits the physical exertion typically required of users for such applications and is highly precise and accurate, thus reducing the likelihood and extent of missing the target and wasting expensive resources. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166768 | AUTOMATED DEVICE FOR THE APPLICATION OF AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT MATERIALS - An apparatus and method for applying an agricultural management material to targeted area. Exemplary agricultural management materials include viscous materials. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166769 | AUTOMATED DEVICE FOR THE APPLICATION OF AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT MATERIALS - An apparatus and method for applying an agricultural management material to targeted area. Exemplary agricultural management materials include viscous materials. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166770 | DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED TO PAINT MIST COLLECTION DURING MANUFACTURE OF RADIO-FREQUENCY MODULES - Disclosed are systems, devices and methods related to paint mist collection during manufacture of packaged radio-frequency (RF) modules. In some embodiments, a mist-collection system can be implemented, where the system includes a platform configured to support a panel having an array of RF modules formed thereon. The system can further include a mist-collector positioned relative to the platform, with the mist-collector having an input in communication with an output. The mist-collector can be configured to provide suction at a region along one or more sides of the platform to thereby capture at least some of a paint mist generated during the paint-spraying process through the input. The system can further include a pump in communication with the mist-collector to provide the suction. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166771 | Passive Dispenser of Volatile Material - A non-automated dispenser adapted to passively emanate a volatile material at room temperatures via a membrane, in particularly concerned with the emanation of a volatile material such as a fragrance/air freshener, an insecticide, a disinfectant, a bactericide, a fungicide and/or a medicament. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166772 | MECHANICAL APPLICATOR FOR HIGH VISCOUS MATERIALS - An apparatus and method for applying an agricultural management material to targeted area. Exemplary agricultural management materials include viscous materials. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166773 | SINGLE AND MULTI-STEP SNOWMAKING GUNS - Various embodiments of multi-step snowmaking guns are disclosed. More particularly, embodiments of a six-step, a four-step and a single step snowmaking gun are disclosed. Embodiments of the multi-step snowmaking guns may generally characterized by having a bottom manifold connected to a main mast, which is connected to a nozzle manifold, which in turn may be connected to a multi-step fluid nozzle. Embodiments of the multi-step snowmaking guns may further be generally characterized as having a nucleator head connected to a nucleator mast which is in turn also connected to the nozzle manifold. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166774 | DEVICE FOR EVAPORATING VOLATILE SUBSTANCES - The invention refers to a device for evaporating volatile substances comprising: a container of a liquid volatile substance, and a vapour permeable membrane ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140166775 | MODULAR PLURAL COMPONENT SPRAY SYSTEM - A modular plural component spray system configured for drawing at least two components, each stored in a discrete drum and sending the at least two components to a spray gun. The spray system comprises at least two flow lines. Each flow line includes a pump, a counter configured to measure the work performed by the pump and a heater disposed outside of each discrete drum downstream from the pump, where each of the two flow lines is configured to be connected at a first end to the spray gun and a second end to each discrete drum and each of the at least two components is drawn from each discrete drum and heated with the heater before arriving at the spray gun to be mixed and dispensed. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166776 | CONSTANT QUANTITY CONTROL NEBULIZATION DEVICE - Disclosed is a constant quantity control nebulization device including a main body, a nebulization module, a fixing plate and a rotary ring, and the device is installed to a container that contains a liquid to be nebulized. A first liquid storage space with a predetermined volume is defined at the top of the main body, and the nebulization module is installed in the main body and interconnected to the first liquid storage space, and the fixing plate is fixed onto the main body and has a first through hole, the rotary ring is sheathed on the top of the main body and axially coupled to the fixing plate, and the rotary ring has a second through hole corresponding to the first through hole. The consumption of the liquid to be nebulized can be controlled by rotating the rotary ring to improve the convenience of operation significantly. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166777 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING SYNTHETIC JETS - A system and method for the packaging of a synthetic jet actuator is disclosed. A synthetic jet actuator is provided that includes a first plate, a second plate spaced apart from the first plate and arranged parallelly thereto, and a housing positioned about the first and second plates and defining a chamber. The housing includes at least one orifice therein such that the chamber is in fluid communication with an external environment. The synthetic jet actuator also includes a mounting mechanism configured to mount the first and second plates within the housing in a suspended arrangement and an actuator element coupled to at least one of the first and second plates to selectively cause deflection thereof, thereby changing a volume within the chamber so that a series of fluid vortices are generated and projected to the external environment out from the at least one orifice of the housing. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166778 | EQUIPMENT DESIGNS FOR APPLYING AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT MATERIALS - An apparatus and method for applying an agricultural management material to targeted area. Exemplary agricultural management materials include viscous materials. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166779 | ROTARY ATOMIZING HEAD TYPE COATING MACHINE - A bearing air passage through which bearing air is supplied toward an air bearing of an air motor and a turbine air passage through which driving air is supplied toward a turbine are provided in a housing. An annular space surrounding the air motor is provided between the housing and a cover. A bearing air branch passage connecting the annular space and the bearing air passage to each other and a turbine air branch passage for connecting the annular space and the turbine air passage to each other are provided. The air branch passages lead a part of the compressed air to the annular space and keep the cover in a heated state. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166780 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING WASHER LIQUID OF VEHICLE - An apparatus that supplies washer liquid of a vehicle, in which a washer liquid hose is inserted into a lower end of a pivot shaft by applying a check valve to the lower end of the pivot shaft. In addition, the washer liquid hose is inserted into the pivot shaft and a pipe, to secure a hose route during wiper operation. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166781 | Devices for Improved Delivery of Volatile Liquids - An emanation system is described comprising and emanation device and a replaceable refill of liquid, wherein the refill comprises: a sealed reservoir of a liquid containing one or more active materials wherein the active material comprises at least one of: a fragrance; an insecticide; a fungicide; a pesticide; a sanitising material; and/or a pharmaceutical; a porous wick having a length which extends from the interior of the reservoir to the exterior thereof; a reservoir seal having at least one aperture through which the porous wick extends; and a hollow liquid conduit housed within the wick having a length substantially identical to the wick; and wherein the device comprises: an air pump; a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the air pump such that, in use, air pumped by the pump will flow through the fluid conduit; a nozzle located at the end of the fluid conduit remote from the air pump; a ejector constriction provided in the fluid conduit adjacent or substantially adjacent the nozzle; a liquid conduit engaging member provided adjacent the ejector constriction and in fluid communication with the fluid conduit at one end thereof, and configured at the other end to, in use, engage the hollow liquid conduit in the refill; characterised in that a mechanism is provided to permit the liquid conduit engagement member to form a liquid tight seal with the liquid conduit. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166782 | SELF-DEFENSE SPRAY MANUFACTURED IN VARIOUS DESIGNS WITH PORTABILITY - A portable self-defense spray to protect a person from danger under an emergency situation is provided. The compressive-spray structure includes a compact case manufactured in various designs by using a flexible long-length filling tube filled with the CN solution. In a typical spray structure, CN solution is always sprayed at only a right position, the filled CN solution is not completely exhausted, and the design of the self-defense spray is limited. The filling tube to receive the CN solution is provided in the case without being twisted. The vacuum pump operating member cooperating with the button member having the spray port is installed at one side of the filing tube. A cap is provided at an opposite side of the filling tube for the sealing purpose. Vacuum is generated with the pressing of the button member, so that the CN solution in the filling tube is sprayed due to compression. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166783 | JET CONTROLLER - The invention relates to a jet regulator ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140166784 | WATER DISPENSER NOZZLE FOR AN APPLIANCE - A nozzle for dispensing water from an appliance is provided. The nozzle decreases the velocity of water flow so as to reduce or eliminate water splashing out of a consumer's container during dispensing while still providing a rate of flow sufficient to timely fill the container. The nozzle also retains sufficient capillary action so as to reduce or eliminate water draining from the dispenser after the consumer has removed the container. Additional aesthetic features may also be provided in certain exemplary embodiments. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166785 | PORTABLE SPREADER FOR PARTICULATE MATTER - A gravity-feed spreader for particulate matter may include a rotor. The spreader may be operable for gravity-feed operation with the longitudinal axis of the rotor in a horizontal position. A generally cylindrical rotor housing with a pair of closed, axial ends may be coaxial with the rotor. Entrance and exit apertures for the particulate matter may be formed in the surface of the rotor housing between the closed, axial ends. A rotor driver may be coupled to the rotor shaft for rotating the rotor. An intake housing may include a passageway therethrough for the particulate matter. A gate may be provided for selectively opening and closing the particulate matter passageway in the intake housing. An agitator may be coupled to the rotor shaft for facilitating movement of particulate matter through the passageway in the intake housing. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166786 | Seed Sampling Apparatus and Method - An apparatus ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140166787 | PROCESSING OF STEEL MAKING SLAG - A system for processing slag material from a steelmaking process includes reducing the average particle size of slag from a steelmaking process into finer particle size material by directing the slag against a surface at a velocity sufficient to cause the slag to break into smaller pieces, and separating the finer particle size material into at least an iron rich product and a silicate rich product based on the differences between these products in at least one or more properties including magnetic susceptibility, particle size, weight or specific gravity. Directing the slag against a surface to reduce the average slag particle size can better separate the dissimilar materials in the slag from each other, and result in less dust generation and less energy consumption compared to grinding the slag material. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166788 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC SEPARATION OF RARE EARTHS - A system and a method for separating rare earth element compounds from a slurry of mixed rare earth element compounds, comprising flowing the slurry of mixed rare earth element compounds through at least a first channel rigged with at least a first magnet along a length thereof and connected to at least a first output channel at the position of the magnet, and retrieving individual rare earth element compounds and/or groups of rare earth element compounds, separated from the slurry as they are selectively attracted by the magnet and directed in the corresponding output channel according to their respective ratio of magnetic susceptibility (Δχ) to specific density (Δρ). | 2014-06-19 |
20140166789 | SHREDDING RECYCLABLE MATERIAL CONTAINING INFORMATION - A shredder system and methods for shredding recyclable material including a primary shredder that shreds recyclable material into a first larger shred size and a secondary shredder that shreds recyclable material into a second smaller shred size material. The secondary shredder includes a rotor and a knife that meshes with the rotor to cause all of the first larger shred size material to be further shredded to the second smaller shred size material. The secondary shredder may also include a diverter mechanism capable of diverting the first larger shred size material. Either the diverter mechanism or the knife can move relative to the rotor to create an opening that allows the first larger shred size material to avoid being further shredded into the second smaller shred size material. The shredder system may be disposed in a motor vehicle. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166790 | Method and Apparatus for Maintaining a Feed Roller Parallel to an Infeed Floor Through its Range of Motion - An infeed system for a horizontal grinder intended to process loose, unconsolidated materials includes a feed table with a chain conveyor on a floor and sides to support the material to be processed. The infeed system further includes an upper feed roller configured for powered rotation so that the outer surface moves in coordination with the chain conveyor to move material to a grinding chamber. The feed roller is positioned between the sides to minimize the potential for materials to become wedged or trapped. A hydraulic circuit and control system to control the position/orientation of the feed roller to keep it parallel to the feed table. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166791 | A METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR SENSING THE PROPERTIES OF A MATERIAL TO BE CRUSHED - A method of crushing material between a first crushing surface and a second crushing surface of a crusher, including the steps of measuring a crushing parameter, and analyzing, based on the measured crushing parameter, which type of material that is being crushed in the crusher. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166792 | COMMINUTION DEVICE - The invention refers to a comminution device, such as for example a shredder (II) or the like for in particular large-size materials, with a main drive (I) generating a rotational movement for a shredder shaft ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140166793 | ANTI-JAMMING ASSEMBLY FOR SHREDDERS OF SHEET LIKE MATERIAL - An anti-jam assembly for an article destroying appliance includes a fixed core mount assembly including a first support member spaced apart from a second support member with at least one moveable cutter shaft rotatably mounted and disposed there between. A third elongate member extends in parallel relationship to the at least one cutter shaft. This third support member is moveable from a first position to at least a second position. The first and the at least second position correspond to a variable width of a feed path directing an article toward the at least one cutter. An arm is affixed to the elongate member and pivotal at a mounting surface when the elongate member moves toward the second position. A sensor activates when it detects movement of the arm. The arm and the sensor are removed from a proximity of the at least one cutter or the feed path. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166794 | BOTTOM GRATE OF A CRUSHER OR DRUM CHIPPER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE BOTTOM GRATE - A bottom grate for a crusher for chipping or comminuting material which includes: support ribs each substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis of the crusher; grate blades mounted to the support ribs and substantially parallel to the rotational axis, wherein the grate blades are releasably mounted to the support ribs and the grate blades each have a cutting edge proximate to a cutting or crushing rotor in the crusher; pulling members extending between two of the support members, wherein the pulling members are in tension and the tension in the pulling members binds the blades in the support members. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166795 | Vertical shaft impactor - A vertical shaft impactor includes an impacting assembly that is configurable in a number of different ways, depending on the material to be processed by the impactor. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166796 | CRUSHER-BREAKER GROUP FOR SCRAP METAL - A crusher-breaker group for scrap metal is provided and includes a press configured to reduce a volume of the scrap communicating with a hammer mill via a supply channel, in which the press includes a shearing device configured to separate the scrap pressed into parallelepiped bales and advance the bales along a work plane which constitutes an initial part of the supply channel and opens directly into the cage of the mill. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166797 | PROCESSOR DISK AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method of forming a processor disk for a processor of materials may include providing a disk blank with a central portion and a perimeter portion, with the perimeter portion extending between the central portion and a circumference of the disk blank, the perimeter portion having a perimeter surface; and applying material to the perimeter portion of the disk blank to form a plurality of teeth on at least the perimeter surface of the perimeter portion. A processor disk may comprise a disk blank with a central portion and a perimeter portion, with the perimeter portion extending between the central portion and a circumference of the disk blank and having a perimeter surface divided into opposite side surfaces by a circumferential edge; and a plurality of teeth formed on the perimeter surface through application of material to the perimeter surface. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166798 | Cord Tensioning Device - This cord tensioning device allows for the easy attachment of an item needing to be secured, such as a tent or tarp to various types of anchor points without the ability to tie knots. The device includes: a body portion having a major surface said body portion having a distal section and a proximal section; at least two openings dimensioned to receive a cord, one of said openings located in the proximity the proximal section and the other of said openings located in proximity of the distal section. The proximal section further includes a head section and two arm sections and a slot between each of the head and arm sections. The slots are sized to be smaller than the interior shoulder portion and will frictionally hold a cord within the slot. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166799 | RECTRACTABLE OXYGEN SUPPLY-HOSE REEL AND MECHANISM HOUSING COVER FOR MEDICAL OXYGEN THERAPY DEVISES AND MEDICAL OXYGEN TREATMENT DEVISES. - This invention modifies and redesigns a spring-loaded, retractable supply hose mechanisms used to pan out, retract, and store hoses used for gases (e.g., oxygen), treatments, or fluids, specifically this inventor's prior art, the Retractable Oxygen Supply Hose Mechanism, U.S. Pat. No. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166800 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR FASTENING STRAP UNIT - A fastening strap unit includes a frame with a mandrel and a strap connected thereto. The strap is wrapped to the mandrel, and the first end of the strap is fixed to the mandrel and a hook is connected to the second end of the strap. A shaft extends from the frame and a motor drives the shaft which drives the mandrel. A first sensing chip is connected to the second end of the strap and a second sensing chip is connected to the first end of the strap. A sensor is connected to the frame so as to detect the first sensing chip or the second sensing chip when the strap is retracted or released to its final position, and the motor is stopped. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166801 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIAL - A method of grounding a dispenser. A low impedance path is connected to elements internal to the dispenser. The low impedance path is also connected to a surface contact spring which is adapted to contact an external mounting surface when the dispenser is affixed thereto. Static electrical charge accumulated on the elements is discharged through the low impedance path and the surface contact spring to the external mounting surface. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166802 | TRANSPORT DEVICE AND RECORDING APPARATUS - A transport device includes a medium carrying unit on which a medium having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface is superposedly wound in a cylindrical shape so as to form a roll body, the second surface being oriented so as to form an inner circumferential surface in the roll body, a route defining portion fixed in a curved shape so as to guide the medium such that the second surface is oriented to the inner side of the curve, and a slave roller that nips the medium in collaboration with a transport roller so as to deform the medium such that the second surface becomes oriented to the outer side of the curve, the slave roller being located downstream of the route defining portion in the transport direction of the medium. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166803 | Multi-Purpose Bath Tissue Holder - The present invention relates to a toilet paper holder to be used in the bathroom. The new functionality of the holder is manifested in the ability to store smartphones, tablet PCs, books, magazines, and/or a writing implement, and any combination of thereof via utilizing an intaglio structural groove and/or an emboss structural protrusion integrated within the holder, a memo pad via installing a new structure. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166804 | AIRCRAFT STABILIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MODIFYING AN AIRCRAFT WITH THE SAME - A method of modifying a helicopter includes providing a tail boom of the helicopter and modifying a surface profile of the tail boom on at least a first side of the tail boom to improve flow attachment of air flowing over the first side of the modified tail boom during operation of the helicopter. The first side of the tail boom is located on an opposite side of the tail boom from a second side of the tail boom towards which a main rotor blade of the helicopter approaches during rotation. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166805 | Lightning conductor system comprising a lightning conductor strip mounted in an offset manner - A lightning conductor system for a support structure having an external face intended to be subjected to a flow of air and an internal face opposite the external face, the lightning conductor system comprising an electrically conducting lightning conductor strip, intended to be placed on the side of the internal face of the support structure while being connected to ground, and means of fixing the lightning conductor strip to the support structure, the fixing means comprising fixing studs intended to be inserted into orifices formed in the support structure, said fixing studs being in electrical contact with the lightning conductor strip. The lightning conductor system includes the lightning conductor strip being mounted in an offset manner with respect to the main axes of the fixing studs. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166806 | PIECE OF FURNITURE FOR AN AIRCRAFT INCLUDING MEANS FOR DISTRIBUTING A CARRIAGE BETWEEN TWO SECTIONS - A piece of furniture for an aircraft, including a plurality of carriages a first section forming an interface of use for a user with which at least one carriage may be taken and/or deposited in the piece of furniture and a second section allowing the said carriages to be circulated along at least first and second main directions substantially perpendicular to each other, at least in a plane of the aircraft for storing and/or delivering to the user at least one carriage, the first section and/or the second section including an arrangement for distributing at least one carriage from the second section towards the first section and vice versa. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166807 | AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION WITH RAMP ACCESS TO MULTIPLE DECKS - An aircraft may include a cabin having a first portion, a second portion, a first ramp and a second ramp. The first portion of the cabin may include an upper deck and a lower deck. The upper deck and the lower deck may be disposed proximate to each other with vertical separation therebetween. The second portion may include an intermediate deck disposed in a plane that is substantially parallel to planes in which the upper deck and the lower deck lie. The intermediate deck may be vertically separated from both the upper deck and the lower deck. The first ramp may extend between the lower deck and the intermediate deck to provide access therebetween. The second ramp may extend between the upper deck and the intermediate deck to provide access therebetween. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166808 | Convertible cabin attendant seat - A cabin attendant seat comprises a seat element and a backrest. The backrest is movable relative to the seat element between an upright position, wherein a backrest surface of the backrest extends at an angle of approximately 80 to 100° relative to a seat surface of the seat element, and a folded-back position, wherein the backrest surface of the backrest extends substantially co-planar with the seat surface of the seat element. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166809 | Improved Aircraft Windshield Assembly - An aircraft windshield assembly includes at least one window pane, a frame against which the pane bears, at least one flange for clamping the pane against the frame, and at least one cavity delimited between the pane, the frame and the flange. A member of profiled cross-section substantially fills the cavity and over at least part of its periphery has formations in relief in the form of flutes which with a facing surface define seal-forming baffles. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166810 | Profiled Strip As A Fire Indication Device In An Aircraft - A door for a storage compartment of an aircraft includes a door leaf and a profiled strip connected to an edge of the door leaf. The profiled strip includes openings that provide a path for gas exchange such that smoke from the storage compartment is detectable outside of the storage compartment by passing the profiled strip. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166811 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CONNECTING ELEMENT, CONNECTING ELEMENT, AND AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT - A method for producing a connecting element for at least two components of an aircraft structure. A hollow initial profile is formed comprising a wall following a closed path in the initial profile cross-section. The wall has a first, second and third section. Material is removed from the wall in one region of the initial profile, to obtain one opening in the one region, the opening extending at least partially within the first section. A portion of the second section and a portion of the third section form part of the connecting element and are each formed so as to be adapted to at least partially abut against the structure. The one opening is formed such that material initially forming part of the wall in the first section and remaining after the formation of the opening forms a stabilizing section connecting the portions of the second and third sections. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166812 | Condenser Ice Removal for Environmental Control System - Environmental control system bleed air is cooled by a heat exchanger. A fan pulls ambient air from a ram inlet duct across the at least heat exchanger and to an outlet. An air cycle machine drives the fan. The bleed air passes downstream of the at least heat exchanger to a compressor, and then drives a first stage turbine. The first stage turbine has an outlet communicating with a condenser, and then a second stage turbine. An icing control system taps hot air downstream of the compressor. An add heat valve is selectively moveable between a first position blocking flow from the tap passage. A second position where it passes air from the tap passage to the condenser inlet, and to a point downstream of the condenser and to the second stage turbine. In a third position, the valve only communicates air from the tap passage into the condenser. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166813 | DETECTION OF ICING CONDITIONS ON AN AIRCRAFT - A controller for determining when icing conditions are present on an outside surface of an aircraft may include a first input receiving a moisture condition on a windshield of the aircraft, a second input receiving an outside temperature, and an output that provides an icing condition determined as a function of the first input and the second input. The moisture condition can be provided by a moisture sensor positioned on an interior surface of the windshield and the windshield may include a heating system. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166814 | Method and system for sationing a satellite - A method for stationing a satellite, comprises: determining a predefined trajectory for stationing of the satellite based on a model of movement of the satellite; determining parameters of the predefined control law of approximation of the trajectory and by minimizing impact on the control law of deviation from a trajectory followed by the satellite using parameters of the control law; determining a state vector of the satellite; determining a deviation between the state vector and the predefined trajectory; determining Lagrange multipliers based on a current state vector of the satellite, on a deviation between current state vector and predefined trajectory and on parameters of the predefined control law; determining parameters of the current control law of the engines based on the Lagrange multipliers and by derivation of a parameter representative of an effect of engines on the real trajectory; and controlling engines based on parameters of the current control law. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166815 | TETHER FOR SPACECRAFT REACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - A spacecraft reaction control system comprising: a spacecraft having a center of mass; a length of tether extending from said spacecraft and offset from said spacecraft's center of mass and means for controllably changing said extension of said offset such that a variable force is exerted upon said spacecraft by said tether, said force being offset from said center of mass. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166816 | AUTOMATED HAZARD HANDLING ROUTINE ENGAGEMENT - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for automated hazard handling routine engagement. For certain example embodiments, at least one machine, such as an unoccupied flying vehicle (UFV), may: (i) detect at least one motivation to engage at least one automated hazard handling routine of the UFV; or (ii) engage at least one automated hazard handling routine of a UFV based at least partially on at least one motivation. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166817 | INTER-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION FOR HAZARD HANDLING FOR AN UNOCCUPIED FLYING VEHICLE (UFV) - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for inter-vehicle communication for hazard handling with an unoccupied flying vehicle (UFV). For certain example embodiments, at least one machine may: (i) receive one or more flight attributes from a remote UFV, with the one or more flight attributes indicative of one or more flight characteristics of the remote UFV; or (ii) adjust a flight path of a UFV based at least partially on one or more flight attributes received from a remote UFV. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166818 | SLAT, WING OF AIRCRAFT, FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACE OF AIRCRAFT, AND AIRCRAFT - A flight control surface such as a slat capable of keeping and achieving a minimum basic functions even when it is damaged by collisions of birds or the like, and a wing using the same are provided. Both ends of one wire cable | 2014-06-19 |
20140166819 | Flap System For An Aircraft, Method For Adjusting The Lift Of An Aircraft And Aircraft Comprising A Main Wing And At Least One Flap System - A flap system for an aircraft includes a flow body, a trailing flap and a movement means. The flow body includes an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface having a recess. The movement means is attachable to the flow body and the trailing flap. The trailing flap includes a shape that corresponds to the recess in the lower surface. The movement means is adapted for conducting at least a chordwise movement of the trailing flap such that it is movable out of and into the recess of the flow body in absence of a gap between the leading edge of the trailing flap and the flow body. Thereby, a clear increase in a lift coefficient may be achieved, while at the same time maintaining a low complexity and a high reliability of the flap system. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166820 | CROSSING PROXIMITY AND TRAIN-ON-APPROACH NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A system includes a base station associated with a railroad crossing having a unique identifier and comprising at least one processor to wirelessly transmit a proximity alert, determine that a train is on approach, and wirelessly transmit a train-on-approach notification. The system further includes a receiver comprising at least one processor to wirelessly receive the proximity alert and the train-on-approach notification from the base station and to provide at least one of a visual and audible indication responsive to at least one of the proximity alert and the train-on-approach notification. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166821 | Directional Communication Device for Locomotive Consist Communication - A locomotive consist communication system and method of communication using directional communication devices that allow each locomotive to communicate wirelessly with at least one locomotive directly attached to it. Each of the locomotives is equipped with at least one directional communication device placed on the side of the locomotive directly facing the locomotive attached to it. The locomotive consist communication system forms a communication network running through the consist that allows various locomotives to communicate with each other and share information. This directional wireless communication is resistant to multipath interference, requires less power, and is less likely to be damaged because it is situated on the side of the locomotive facing the locomotive attached to it. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166822 | SIGNAL TRANSMITTER - A signal transmitter contains at least one first luminous element, at least one second luminous element and an interface for connecting the signal transmitter to a signal box. A drive device is connected between the interface and the at least two luminous elements and the drive device is configured in such a way that, in the case of a switch-on signal coming from the signal box for the second luminous element, the drive device controls the activation of the luminous element depending on the signaling state of the first luminous element. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166823 | CABLE CLAMP - A cable clamp includes a clamping member for clamping cables and a space-infilling board mounted to the clamping member. The board includes a number of detachable portions to provide adjustability of the overall size of the board, and to allow for the creation of additional cable slots if any are required. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166824 | Adjustable Support - An adjustable support may have one or more screw piles at its base. The bottom side of a bottom plate may be welded to the screw pile. A top plate may be positioned on top of the bottom plate. A threaded stud is then placed over a nut/bushing affixed to the top side of the top plate and threaded into and through the nut/bushing. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166825 | CLAMP - A clamp has a function of attaching a pipe harness in which electric wires are inserted into a metal pipe to a vehicle body, and a function of externally fitting and fixing a grommet to the pipe harness. A first portion and a second portion having a pair of semicircular inner surfaces are coupled with a thin-walled hinge, the clamp being provided with a locking portion and a locked portion that can be locked to each other on free end sides, a vehicle body fixing portion being provided on either the first portion or the second portion, and grommet fixing projections extending in the circumferential direction being provided on the semicircular inner surfaces of the first portion and the second portion, and a cylindrical portion of the grommet that is externally fitted to the pipe harness is covered with the first portion and the second portion. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166826 | LATCHING MECHANISM AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE LATCHING MECHANISM - A latching mechanism includes a base, a sliding member, a rotary member, and an elastic member. The sliding member can be moved down and up along the base, and includes a first limiting element and a second limiting element. The rotary member is pivotally secured to the base, and includes a first resisting element and a second resisting element. The elastic member is pivotally secured to the base. The elastic member can cause the rotary member to rotate toward different directions. When the rotary member is rotated to cause the first resisting element to be engaged with a bottom of the first limiting element, the latching mechanism is in a locked state. The second limiting element can resist the second resisting element to cause the rotary member to rotate until the first resisting element contacts the first limiting element. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166827 | NOVELTY WINE BOTTLE HOLDER - The invention disclosed herein provides an apparatus, system and method for supporting a bottle of liquid on a flat surface at an angle so as to prevent that liquid from leaking out of the bottle. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 2014-06-19 |
20140166828 | STORABLE INTRAVENOUS STANDS - The present invention is directed to a base member for a portable intravenous stand. The base member includes a plurality of segments configured to facilitate the close nesting or alignment of multiple portable intravenous stands; and thus reducing the amount of space required for storing the portable intravenous stands when not in use. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166829 | WALL MOUNTABLE STORAGE ASSEMBLY WITH ARTICULATING CONNECTION - A wall mountable storage assembly including a storage device, at least one mounting plate, and at least one double-faced adhesive. The storage device includes a coupling bracket forming a first engagement feature. The mounting plate forms a second engagement feature. The first and second engagement features have a complimentary construction configured to provide a releasable snap fit connection in which the mounting plate can articulate relative to the coupling bracket. The adhesive is configured to be arranged between the mounting plate and a wall, with the mounting plate articulating relative to the coupling bracket to facilitate complete contact between the adhesive and the wall. The storage device can include two spaced-apart coupling brackets. Two of the mounting plates are provided, each carrying adhesive. The mounting plates can articulate independent of one another, accommodating variations in flatness of the wall to which the storage assembly is mounted. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166830 | Gate Hugger - stabilization platform/equipment mounting bracket(s) - Gate Hugger—stabilization platform and equipment mounting bracket(s). A new concept to enhance equipment applications used in conjunction with a pickup truck. A durable platform of welded steel components affixed atop the extreme rear of a pickup open tailgate. Anchoring chains at near corner locations on the front and rear faces of the platform adjust to maximum tightness to negate all movement of the stabilization platform. The rear face of the platform is implemented with the outside components of a three-part linear hinge configuration to establish attachment points for equipment. Mounting brackets have a steel channel segment bolted to equipment applications and the second segment being the center portion of the hinge configuration. A mounting bracket affixed to the stabilization platform is tightly interlocked and strengthened when the connection joint is completed by the insertion of a steel rod as the central chore of the hinge. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166831 | TRIPOD HEAD - A tripod head includes a shell, an adjusting member, a supporting member, and a locking member. The shell defines a receiving space and an adjusting opening communicating with the receiving space. The adjusting member includes a spherical adjusting portion and a connecting portion connected to the adjusting portion. The adjusting portion is received in the receiving space, and the connecting portion passes out of the shell through the adjusting opening. The adjusting portion adjusts a position and angle of the connecting portion relative to the shell by rotating in the receiving space. The supporting member supports the adjusting portion in the receiving space. The locking member locks the adjusting portion between the supporting member and the shell. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166832 | HOLDER WITH HANDLE FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - A holder for a mobile computing device, such as a tablet computer or the like, can include a handle that is positioned laterally from a device space in which the mobile computing device is held within the holder. The handle can be angled relative to the mobile computing device and can have a fixed angle or adjustable angles. The holder can include two or more portions that are connectable in two or more different positions to hold the mobile computing device in at least two orientations, such as landscape and portrait orientations, and/or to accommodate devices of different sizes. In some configurations, the holder can incorporate a peripheral device. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166833 | RESIN BRACKET AND BRACKETED VIBRATION DAMPING DEVICE EQUIPPED THEREWITH - A resin bracket including a mounting unit and a plurality of attachment units integrally formed using synthetic resin, and a plurality of insert members arranged on the respective attachment units such that each of the attachment units is configured to be attached to a member constituting a vibration transmission system by a fastening member configured to be inserted in an inner hole formed on an inside of the corresponding insert member. The insert members are formed in mutually a same shape. An inner circumference resin layer integrally formed with the attachment unit is adhered to an inner circumference surface on at least one of the insert members. The inner hole of the insert member formed on the inside of the inner circumference resin layer has a different shape from the inner hole of at least one other insert member. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166834 | BRACKET, ATTACHING SYSTEM, PAPER PATTERN, DISPLAY APPARATUS, AND TELEVISION RECEIVER - Disclosed is a bracket that allows a target object to be attached easily and prevents it from being detached unexpectedly after the attachment. A bracket ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140166835 | Multi-Dimensional Extending Protective Arm - An extendable protective arm is disclosed. The arm may protect an air, fuel, oil, or electrical conduit from harsh environments or the atmosphere during use. The arm may also connect the conduit between a moveable structure adapted to reciprocate relative to a fixed structure. The arm may extend in any number of dimensions. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166836 | Suspended Architectural Structure - A suspended architectural structure includes a plurality of fin support members configured to couple with one or more architectural structures, e.g. ceiling structure. A plurality of flexible fins, with each flexible fin including a plurality of attachment points that is configured to be coupled to the plurality of fin support members. The plurality of fin support members includes a rib frame and a plurality of lateral rib members. The flexible fins are coupled to the ribs by the attachment points using removable pins. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166837 | Latchable Clamp Hanger - A latchable, clamping hanger for hanging an exercise mat from an external support. The hanger has a clip with a jaw which can be opened by a user pressing with one hand on the clip. When the clip reaches its ‘open’ position it latches in place, freeing the user to use both hands to lift the mat and insert its upper edge between the clip and the base of the hanger. Once the mat is in place the clip latch is released, and the hanger will hold the mat in an unrolled position so that it can dry flat. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166838 | Bucket Lock - The present invention includes a bucket anchoring device that limits or prevents a bucket from rotating when mixing thick, heavy, or low-viscosity materials within it. The anchoring device includes a ring having a plurality of removable, flexible engagement members extending from an inner circumference of the ring. The bucket is placed in the ring such that the engagement members contact and frictionally engage an outer surface of the bucket, similar to a sprag. The user steps on footpads located on the top of the ring to provide an anchoring force to the ring and therefore the bucket, thereby preventing rotation. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166839 | ENCLOSURE SUPPORTER - An enclosure supporter includes a mounting member and two sliding members slidably mounted to the mounting member. The mounting member includes a panel body and a gear pivotally mounted to the panel body. Each of the two sliding members includes a rack engaging with the gear. The two racks are substantially parallel to each other and the gear is positioned between the two racks. The two sliding members are slidable along opposite directions substantially parallel to the rack due to the engagement between the gear and the two racks. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166840 | Substrate Carrier - A substrate carrier is provided. The substrate carrier includes a base for supporting a substrate. A plurality of support tabs is affixed to a surface of the base. The plurality of support tabs have a cavity defined within an inner region of each support tab of the plurality of support tabs. A plurality of protrusions extends from the surface of the base, wherein one of the plurality of protrusions mates with one cavity to support one of the plurality of support tabs. A film is deposited over the surface of the base, surfaces of the plurality of support tabs and surfaces of the plurality of protrusions. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166841 | VARIABLE ANGLE MOUNT FOR ATTACHING A MAST TO A STRUCTURE - Mounting systems and apparatus are provided for attaching a mast to a structure at a desired orientation. The mounting apparatus includes a base support and a ball mount. The base support can be rigidly attached to a portion of the structure. The ball mount receives a ball associated with the mast to thereby allow the mast to be positioned and maintained at the desired orientation. The mounting apparatus may be used, for example, for attaching a digital broadcast satellite (DBS) antenna to a fascia or other portion of a home or other structure. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166842 | CLOSE OUT BRACKET - The present invention relates to a close out bracket for securing a seat mounting structure to a support rail in a floor of a vehicle. The bracket has a generally flat center portion that is rigidly engaged between the seat mounting structure and the support rail. The bracket also has a curved portion extending radially outward from the center portion. The curved portion has a generally inverted U shape and extends along the perimeter of the center portion. The bracket serves as a finish trim piece by closing out along the edge of the floor covering that was cut to expose the support rail below. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166843 | ADAPTIVE VELOCITY TRACKER - The disclosure is directed to a high precision two axis tracking system having adaptive angular velocity comprising: a pedestal coupled to a foundation; a slew drive comprising a modular velocity rotation driver operably coupled to the pedestal; an azimuth yoke operably coupled to the slew drive and hingedly coupled to an elevation hub; an elevation hub comprising a modular velocity elevation driver, hingedly coupled to the azimuth yoke; a directional apparatus configured to be precisely pointed towards a target, operably coupled to the elevation hub; and a processor operably coupled to the tracking system. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166844 | Frequency Altering Brace For An Electric Motor - A support brace for a motor enables altering the stiffness and reed critical frequency of a motor system without removal of the motor from a motor stand or support structure. The support brace includes a first flange configured to mount to an electrical motor housing, and a second flange configured to mount to a supporting fixture. The flanges are connected by a member that extends between the flanges and is configured to increase a stiffness of the electrical motor to modify a resonance frequency of the electrical motor. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166845 | MODULAR DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE CHOCK - An adjustable chock ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140166846 | EXTRUSION ROLL WITH SELECTABLE SKEW CAPABILITY - A support system through which a first extrusion roll is operatively mounted upon a frame. The first extrusion roll has a shaft that has a first operating axis and axially spaced first and second ends. A first support assembly at the first shaft end has a first housing. A second support assembly acting between the frame and the first support assembly and has a second housing. The second housing is movable relative to the frame to selectively change a relationship between the first extrusion roll and a second extrusion roll on the frame that has a second operating axis and cooperates with the first extrusion roll during formation of a product. The first housing is movable guidingly relative to the second housing along a first path to thereby change an angular relationship between the first and second operating axes. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166847 | ADJUSTABLE HOLDER OF A HYDRAULIC BRAKE DEVICE FOR A BICYCLE - An adjustable holder of a hydraulic brake device for a bicycle which is assembled on a steering tube and is located between a stem and a head part includes a holder, a first adjusting member and a second adjusting member. The holder has a fixing portion and a fastening portion defined at two ends thereof respectively. A hydraulic brake device is assembled to a bottom of the holder. The fastening portion has a fastening hole opened therethrough. The fastening hole sleeves onto the steering tube. One end of the first adjusting member and one end the second adjusting member are abutted against two ends of the fastening hole respectively. Therefore, an angle between the holder and the steering tube is adjustable, which corresponds to an elevation angle of the stein. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166848 | COLLAPSIBLE CARDBOARD CONCRETE FORM - A collapsible cardboard concrete form is disclosed. In a particular embodiment the form includes a cardboard box beam having a depressed longitudinal section along an outer portion of its length for added structural integrity. A lateral notch is disposed in the outer portion of the form at intervals and across a width of the form to divide the form into what will be the sides of the form when assembled. The lateral notches include a flexible planar connector of an inner portion of the form to allow the notch to act as a hinge and bend to create each corner of the form. A tab extends from one end of the form and is used to tuck in an opposing end of the form. The surfaces of the form may be coated with wax, or other sealant, to prevent moisture damage to the form as the concrete is curing. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166849 | Waler Strongback Clamp with Cam - A waler and strongback bracket used clamp a waler and strongback to the face of a concrete wall form. The bracket consists of a metal body with a vertical surface for attachment to the wall form, a horizontal surface for supporting the waler, a vertical surface for the strongback and a cam that when rotated locks both the waler and strongback against the concrete wall form. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166850 | Electronic Device With Display and Low-Noise Ambient Light Sensor - An electronic device may be provided that has a display. The display may produce stray light when producing images for a user. The electronic device may have an ambient light sensor for measuring ambient light levels. Ambient light data may be used in adjusting display brightness. The display may be periodically disabled to prevent the stray light from interfering with the ambient light sensor. An integrating analog-to-digital converter may be used in gathering sensor data from the ambient light sensor. Control circuitry may be configured to remove background signals from ambient light sensor data. The background signals may be associated with leakage current that arises due to offset voltages in an operational amplifier in the integrating analog-to-digital converter. The operational amplifier may have an analog autozeroing capability or control circuitry may be used to subtract background data from ambient light sensor data. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166851 | OPTICAL INPUT APPARATUS - An optical input apparatus is provided. The optical input apparatus includes a body having an image sensor; a plurality of light sources provided in the body to emit light; and a controller configured to control emission of light by the plurality of light sources as a function of a pattern received by the image sensor, wherein the plurality of light sources selectively emit light according to a location of a local saturation of light received by the image sensor. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166852 | OPTICALLY-POWERED SENSOR SYSTEMS PRINCIPALLY FOR DEPLOYMENT ON-BOARD AIRCRAFT - Described are optical sensing systems. The systems may perform reliably in explosive environments and provide eye protection should breakage of an optical fiber be detected. Sensors of the systems additionally may be self-managing, acquiring and transmitting sensed data as available electrical power permits. | 2014-06-19 |
20140166853 | OPTICAL SENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OBJECT NEAR OPTICAL SENSING APPARATUS - An optical sensing apparatus includes M light emitting devices, N sensing devices, a control circuit and a processing circuit. M is a positive integer, and N is an integer greater than or equal to 3. The control circuit is arranged for controlling activation and deactivation of the M light emitting devices, and controlling each sensing device to detect a reflected signal reflected from an object when a corresponding light emitting device is activated in order to generate a sensing result corresponding to the sensing device. The N sensing devices generate N sensing results in response to the M light emitting devices. The processing circuit is arranged for calculating position information of the object according to at least the N sensing results and N sensing positions of the N sensing devices, wherein the N sensing positions define at least one geometric plane. | 2014-06-19 |