26th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140173799 | PROTECTIVE GLOVE WITH WIRE MESH - A protective glove includes an inner liner having a soft pliable material configured to cover a front side and a back side of a user's hand. A protective layer is attached to an exterior surface of the inner liner and disposed over at least the front side of the user's hand. The protective layer includes a wire mesh panel that is configured to protect the user's hand from cuts, abrasions, and punctures and that has an edge portion with a plurality of wire ends. An edge protector is disposed over the edge portion of the wire mesh panel and substantially conceals the wire ends to prevent the edge portion from fraying and the plurality of wire ends from piercing the inner liner. An outer layer is attached to the exterior surface of the inner liner and is disposed over the protective layer. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173800 | Highchair Bib and Food Catch Device - The present invention describes a new and improved infant's bib, wherein the bib comprises an outer bib surface, attachment straps, and a table edge attachment means configured for securing the lower portion of the bib to a highchair table edge. When attached to the highchair table, the outer bib surface forms a U-shaped catch that prevents crumbs from falling to the ground or onto the child-wearer's lap. The device significantly reduces the amount of food that falls onto the child's highchair and onto the floor, and minimizes the hassle associated with extensive clean-up jobs. The bib also provides extra opportunities for an infant to eat more of their food that has fallen onto the bib, and promotes better motor skills by keeping their food within reach. Alternatively, the device comprises a crumb catching pocket positioned on the outer bib surface with its own table edge attachment means. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173801 | FABRIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - Fabric compositions are disclosed, along with methods of production and use thereof. Garments formed partially or wholly from the fabric compositions are also disclosed, along with methods of production and use thereof. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173802 | INTERCHANGEABLE TUBULAR UNDERGARMENT - An elastic tubular undergarment having a plurality of portions is provided. Each portion has a different graphic. The tubular undergarment may be placed over a user's chest. A plunging neckline garment may be placed over the tubular undergarment, thereby exposing only a portion of the tubular undergarment. The tubular undergarment may be rearranged to expose a different portion, and thereby expose a different graphic. The graphic may include at least one of a color, design, and pattern. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173803 | HOSPITAL GOWNS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Hospital gowns and methods of making hospital gowns are provided. For example, a hospital gown is provided that includes a front panel comprising an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface and a back panel comprising an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface. The front panel can be releasably securable to the back panel at different locations to create a gown with the interior surface of the front panel facing the interior surface of the back panel to form a releasable right shoulder portion, a releasable left shoulder portion, a releasable right side portion and releasable left side portion of the gown. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173804 | GLOVE SECURITY KIT - A glove securing kit which includes: pair of hand-covering garments with female buckles permanently attached to the gloves; a strap where each end has a male buckle which works in conjunction with the female buckle of the gloves; a nonremovable strap clip; strap extension adaptors which lengthen the strap; connectors which provide the ability to use other gloves through a clamp positioned on one end of the connector; a hook clip which can slide onto the strap vertically or horizontally; and a removable strap clip that can be inserted vertically into the strap. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173805 | POLYMER BONDED FIBROUS COATING ON DIPPED RUBBER ARTICLES SKIN CONTACTING EXTERNAL SURFACE - A latex glove article with a fibrous coating bonded to the skin-contacting surface. Long length soft moisture absorbing fibers are attached to latex layer of a glove with a thin layer of polymeric latex adhesive forming a fibrous lining. The long length fibers have a length ranging from 4 to 100 times the thickness of the polymeric latex adhesive layer and therefore extend or project from the polymeric latex adhesive coating. The fibers penetrate the polymeric latex adhesive layer at one end or both end of the fiber to a depth of about 60% to about 100% of the adhesive thickness, leaving a substantial portion of the fiber available for soft contact with skin and sweat absorption. Due to the substantial thickness of the fibrous lining, an air gap is created between skin and the impervious latex layer establishing continual evaporation of absorbed sweat and evaporative cooling. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173806 | SWEAT MANAGING FISTBAND - A tubular absorbent fistband, having a stretchy absorbent cloth which connects to an elastic mesh band body. The absorbent cloth can be repeatedly compressed by closing the hand of the wearer without losing shape, dispensing accumulated moisture wiped off wearer. The band is referred to as a fistband because it is engaged in a fist. The fistband is constructed with a peripheral pocket in which fingertips are received. The mesh body covers the users' knuckles while the absorbent cloth covers the user's palm. Wiping the absorbent cloth across a sweat laden body part, such as a forehead, will absorb the sweat. Squeezing the absorbent cloth in a fist releases the absorbed sweat. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173807 | LIGHTED SOLAR HAT - Headgear as provided herein includes a light source for providing light away therefrom, a rechargeable battery for providing power to the light source, and a solar panel for recharging the rechargeable battery mounted thereto. The headgear can include a housing configured to at least partially receive the light source, the solar panel, and the rechargeable battery therein. The housing is configured to mount to the hat and orient the electronic components in desired configurations. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173808 | KNITTED COMPRESSION GARMENT, KNITTED FABRIC AND METHOD OF KNITTING FABRIC - A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length, and including a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for residing against a wearer's skin. The knitted anti-slip portion includes at least first, second and third yarns simultaneously knitted to form a repeat having a raised surface texture on the inner surface of the anti-slip portion. One of the first, second and third yarns is a low-friction yarn, and two of the first, second and third yarns are high-friction yarns knitted to reside on and form the raised surface texture on the inner face of the anti-slip portion. A fabric construction and a method of forming a fabric construction are also disclosed. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173809 | GEORGE IV Fashion and Functional Garment Stays - An internal garment stay to detachably attach to a garment in the collar, or placket region. The garment may or may not need modification. Preferably, the garment is an off-the-shelf garment requiring no additional modification to receive these stays. The stays can have various configurations to facilitate insertion and usage, such has having appendages, curvatures, cut-outs, catches. Further, the internal stays can work with external stays such that external stays are visible from the outside so as to show a message, a slogan, a style, a logo (e.g., a sports team logo). | 2014-06-26 |
20140173810 | HELMET WITH MULTIPLE PROTECTIVE ZONES - The present invention is a protective helmet having multiple zones of protection suitable for use in construction work, athletic endeavors, and similar activities. The helmet includes a hard outer protective that is suspended over a hard anchor zone by elastic cords extending between an elastomeric zone between the outer and inner zones. Fluid filed bladders are positioned in the elastomeric zone and bulge through one or more of a plurality of apertures located in the outer zone. In one embodiment, an additional crumple zone is present. The structure enables the helmet to divert linear and rotational forces away from the user's braincase. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173811 | Unit composed of helmet and protective eye mask - Unit composed of helmet and goggles, comprising a helmet cap and an eye protection element that is configured so as to be placed in front of the wearer's face. The upper edge of the eye protection element is adapted to the profile of the lower front edge of the helmet cap. A magnetic device is arranged on the two edges and has a first series of permanent magnets which are rigidly connected to one of the two edges and interact, by magnetic attraction, with complementary elements that are provided on the opposite edge. This front magnetic connection area between the two edges furthermore comprises tilt orientation means of the goggles for adjusting the contact with the face. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173812 | IMPACT REDUCTION SYSTEM - A wearable impact reduction device and method are disclosed. The wearable device and method comprise three layers, the middle layer of which comprises a resilient element that displaces as a result of an impact. The device and method also comprise the use of a motion sensor and a physiologic biosensor. In at least one embodiment, one of the layers of the device can be responsive to one of the sensors. In at least one embodiment, the motion sensor can comprise an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, an acoustic sensor, an infrared sensor, or a GPS (global positioning system) receiver and the motion sensor can be responsive to acceleration, position, or velocity. In at least one embodiment, the physiologic biosensor can sense blood pressure, body temperature, blood volume, calorie consumption, electro-cardio activity, heart rate, hematocrit, hemoglobin, infrared thermographic information, neural/brain activity, percent oxygenation, respiratory acidosis, respiratory rate, rhythm disturbance, vital signs, or a blood chemistry characteristic such as alcohol level, electrolyte level, glucose level, hydration level, pH, or oxygen saturation. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173813 | GARMENT FOR MOTORCYCLISTS PROVIDED WITH A LENGTH ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - The present invention relates to a garment ( | 2014-06-26 |
20140173814 | DISPOSABLE SAFETY GARMENT WITH IMPROVED DOFFING AND NECK CLOSURE - Nonwoven safety garments are described. Features of the stitching of some embodiments limit the number of particulates emitted from seams between cut edges. Attachments features may be included on the garments to enable secure, external attachment of measuring equipment. Doffing features, such as loops, are provided to help the wearer safely remove the garment, either by helping her pull off part or all of the garment or by starting to separate closure devices. In some embodiments, a repositionable closure on a neck flap covers the neck up to the bottom of a face mask or respirator, and a grasping tab helps the wearer safely open the repositionable closure and the neck flap. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173815 | Articles Of Apparel With Garment Components And Pad Components - An article of apparel may include a garment component and a pad component. A pair of linear regions of the pad component may be secured to the garment, and a region of the pad component between the linear regions may be unsecured to the component. The pair of linear regions may be positioned at spaced and separate edge areas of the pad component. A central area of the pad component may be at least partially spaced from the garment component when the garment component is substantially unstretched. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173816 | Support Waistband With Bodily Protective Elements - This invention relates to support garments and personal protective gear and, more particularly, to supportive waistbands providing an adjustable belt capable of both orthopedic support and essential body armor. The invention is capable of being worn with bullet proof or protective vests without interfering with comfort or the utility of the vest. A myriad of different schemes for design, use, and placement of body armor and protective elements are disclosed. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173817 | CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention is directed to a cervical spine protection apparatus one or more composite bands attached to provide restraint of one or more motions of the cervical spine of a wearer. The apparatus is designed to protect a wearer from incurring cervical spinal injuries, and/or to reduce the severity of cervical spine injuries without substantially compromising the normal functional range of motion of the wearer's cervical spine. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173818 | FLUSHING DEVICE WITH ODOUR EXTRACTION - A flushing device ( | 2014-06-26 |
20140173819 | DRAIN STRAINER - A stopper assembly for a drain system of a fluid basin is provided. The stopper head assembly includes a stopper head having a seal to sealingly engage the drain system of the fluid basin when the stopper assembly is moved from a drain position to a plug position and a strainer to strain fluid passing through the drain system when the stopper head is in a drain position. The stopper head assembly further includes a stopper body operably coupleable to a control element to move the assembly between the drain position and the plug position. The stopper body may be detachably coupled to the stopper head and/or the strainer to enable selective removal of the stopper head and the strainer from the stopper body when the stopper body is installed for use and coupled to the control element. Related methods, systems and components are also provided. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173820 | MODULAR SWIMMING POOL - A modular swimming pool is constructed of one or more floor sections and a plurality of wall sections, with water-tight seams between the sections. Grooves formed in the sides of each section mate with corresponding grooves on adjacent sections and thereby form hollow channels that hold elastomeric seals. A plurality of fasteners applies compressive force to the seals, which results in formation of a water-tight seam. A skirt, also provided in sections is attached to the wall sections and forms a structural and decorative part of the pool. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173821 | Drain Design for Use in a Polyurethane Composite Bathing Vessel - A bathing vessel has a bottom, and a drain disposed in the bottom adjacent a blended area that is disposed between the side wall and the bottom. The side wall, the bottom wall, and the blended area are made of a first layer of rigid polyurethane material and a second layer of capping material attached to said first layer. A ratio of a density of the polyurethane backing adjacent the drain to a thickness of polyurethane backing is between 1-80:1. The side wall, the blended area and the bottom wall flex to absorb loads adjacent the drain. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173822 | INFANT SLEEP POD - An infant sleep pod providing passive and/or active safety features. The infant sleep pod provides a safe sleeping environment for infants sharing sleep areas with adults. The infant sleep pod provides a firm, flat, separate, portable, and dedicated sleep space for an infant. The infant sleep pod includes a base with a bed and sidewall, and a bridge extending across the bed. The bridge covers a head portion of the bed, while a foot portion of the bed is left open for inserting and removing the infant. The bridge prevents pillows and blankets from covering the bed and infant. The infant sleep pod also includes electronics for monitoring the sleep pod. The electronics include a sensor unit in the bridge and a control unit in communication with the sensor unit. The control unit and sensor unit are operable to detect unsafe conditions and, in response, generate alerts. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173823 | CONVERTIBLE FURNITURE KIT - The convertible furniture kit includes a convertible crib and a bed conversion kit can. The convertible crib can be converted from a crib into a daybed or a sofa. Alternatively, parts of the convertible crib can be combined with parts of the bed conversion kit to form a full size bed and a sofa. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173824 | Bracket for a slat in a slatted bedframe - A bracket and spring slat for a slatted bed frame. The bracket has plugs that extend into slots on the spring slat and also a bearing stub that is insertable into a recess on the frame. The slots accommodate a spring action of the slats. The bracket and spring slat combination allow slats to be placed very close together in areas of heavy loading. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173825 | MEDICAL AIR MATTRESS, METHOD TO INFLATE/DEFLATE A MEDICAL AIR MATTRESS AND METHOD TO INCLINE THE BEARING SURFACE OF A MEDICAL AIR MATTRESS - A medical air mattress has a mattress body, a lower bedspread and an upper bedspread. The mattress body is formed by multiple air cells substantially parallel arranged in a row forming an air cell row. The upper bedspread covers the mattress body and is securely connected to the lower bedspread. The mattress further comprises a pumping assembly with a pump and at least a pipeline connecting the pump with the air cells such that inflating and/or deflating of the air cells is controllable selectively. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173826 | SURGERY TABLE APPARATUS - A surgery table utilizing first and second sections which are hingedly attached to one another. First and second sections are also connected to supports apart from the hinged portion. An elevator moves one of the sections upwardly and downwardly at the support. The resultant position of the frame formed by the first and second sections may take the configuration of a flat surface or an upwardly or downwardly oriented “vee”. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173827 | PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEM - Described herein are exemplary embodiments of patient positioning systems for supporting and positioning a patient in an inclined position during medical treatment, such as in the Reverse Trendelenburg position. Some embodiments comprise a flexible, air-impermeable shell having a torso portion configured to support the patient's torso and secure the positioner to the support surface, an intermediate portion integrally coupled to an inferior end of the torso portion, and a suprapubic portion integrally coupled to an inferior end of the intermediate portion opposite the torso portion and configured to extend along the patient's perineal-pubic region when the shell is evacuated of air. When evacuated of air, the positioner is configured to hold the patient in an inclined position on an inclined support surface with the patient's head above the patient's hips such that the intermediate and/or suprapubic portions physically block the patient from sliding feet-first down the inclined support surface. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173828 | Comfort Coach - A pillow designed specifically for vital support of child's head, neck and chest. It has a compilation of supports and protections for a child riding in car, as disclosed. Our invention endures under the weight and activity of the child while providing head, neck and chest security for sleeping children during transportation. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173829 | THERAPEUTIC CUSHION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element that has a first end portion and a second end portion and a top surface disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface of the support element. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. A riser element is configured to be coupled proximate to the second end portion of the support element. A body element is configured to be disposed on at least one of the support element or the riser element. The body element has a first arm and a second arm connected together by an arc portion. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173830 | Truck Power Puller Device for Semi-tractor and Trailer Applications - A multipurpose truck power puller device for semi-tractor and trailer applications used by truck operators to release a fifth wheel pin of a tractor/trailer assembly, adjust tandem axle trailer pins, adjust load bars, and use as a general purpose mallet, the device being comprised of a heavy massed mallet handle section, a bend-resisting shaft, a loop section and a hook, all the parts integrally manufactured and having a means to connect the components as a single durable assembly wherein the puller device can be used as a portable apparatus adapted for a one-person application, and which is further adapted for operating a fifth wheel pin; a tandem wheel adjustment system for a tractor trailer; a safety reach mechanism for load bars; and a general purpose mallet. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173831 | Convination Handle Locking And Beverage Container Opener - A combination handle clamp, beverage bottle and can opener having a generally curved shaped body and integral attachment point to allow connection to other personal item such as a key ring. A secondary and tertiary integral curved section form a pair of loading points for fixing open a handle-trigger assembly and incorporate a gripping edge to facilitate opening a crimped or vacuum sealed bottle top. The tertiary curved section additionally functions as a second clamp position for the larger handles and also doubles as a pry mechanism to assist opening a pop-top can. The said gripping edge of the invention which contacts with said bottle top to be constructed of a durable material that won't abrade from its intended use. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173832 | MULTI-PURPOSE KITCHEN KNIFE - A multi-purpose kitchen knife which enables the user, by using only one kitchen knife, to cut or trim various kinds of food materials. Thus, it is not necessary to keep several kitchen utensils in the narrow kitchen space, and consequently it enhances the usefulness of the kitchen space. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173833 | TEXTILE FRIENDLY NONAEROSOL-ANTIPERSPIRANTS WITH METHANSULFONIC - Cosmetic antiperspirants for nonaerosol use, having a content of methanesulfonic acid and/or at least one physiologically acceptable salt of methanesulfonic acid, which exhibit less textile staining than known antiperspirants. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173834 | FABRIC CARE PELLETS AND METHODS - Described are fabric care pellets comprising an amphiphilic polymer, preferably an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, a surfactant, and a filler, wherein the pellet contains 30 wt % to 90 wt % amphiphilic polymer, preferably ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, and methods of making and using the same. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173835 | Mixtures of Reactive Dyes and Their Use - Dye mixtures comprising at least one reactive dye of the formula (1) together with at least one reactive dye of the formula (2), wherein one of the radicals A and B denotes NH | 2014-06-26 |
20140173836 | NEW SUSTAINABLE RANGE OF SULFER DYES FOR TEXTILE AND PAPER DYEING - The invention refers to the manufacturing of a novel group of sulfur dyes in which are used, as raw material, different kind of natural “biomass”, usually existing in the nature, and transforming them into soluble dyestuffs, capable to dye textile fibres, preferably cellulose fibres and derivatives, as cotton, viscose, paper, tencel, with high strength and fast colour properties. For this purpose, the concept “Biomass”, is defined as the residual product obtained from the usual human crop activities, in agricultural and forestry sectors. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173837 | METHOD OF PRODUCING SOLE FOR BENDING-ACTUATED AERATED FOOTWEAR - A method of producing a sole assembly for manufacturing aerated footwear comprises: fabricating a sole component having an aperture extending from a top surface to a bottom surface, and having recessed cavity along a length of the bottom surface, the aperture connecting to the recessed cavity; attaching a material layer to the recessed cavity; attaching an actuation member to the material layer; and closing the aperture with a valve so as to control the entry of and expulsion of air from the recessed cavity. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173838 | BRUSH HEAD FOR AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH - A brush head for an electric toothbrush having a support structure rotatably oscillated by a motor in the handle of the toothbrush. A plurality of bristle tufts are mounted on the support structure in three ring-like series concentrically about a center point of the support structure. The bristle tufts are arranged in a unique arrangement whereby no more than two of the bristle tufts in the intermediate series and innermost series lie on a diameter line passing through the center point. The outermost and intermediate series of bristle tufts may be arranged in oval-shaped rings and the bristle tufts of the inner series may have a circular arrangement. All of the tufts preferably have the same height and diameter. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173839 | OMNIDIRECTIONAL ORAL CARE BRUSH - A toothbrush featuring a graspable elongated handle defining a longitudinal axis, the handle comprising a neck region adjacent an end of the handle and a head disposed at the end of the handle. The head is carrying flexible bristles that extend outward from an outer surface of the head. The outer surface of the head is axisymmetric. The bristles are distributed about the head such that bristles extend in each of several radial directions, including from opposite sides of the head. At least some of the bristles are extending so as to overlay the longitudinal axis in opposite directions. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173840 | MOTORIZED DRAIN CLEANING MACHINE - A drain-cleaning machine comprises a cable, a motor assembly, and a speed control assembly. The cable comprises a longitudinal axis. The motor assembly is configured to rotate the cable about the longitudinal axis of the cable. The motor assembly comprises a motor and a motor control device. The motor is configured to operate at an operating speed that may vary within a range of operating speeds. The motor is configured to produce a substantially constant torque while operating at varying operating speeds across the entire range of operating speeds. The motor is configured to be powered by DC power. The motor control device is configured to receive AC power from an AC power source, convert the AC power into DC power, and communicate the DC power to the motor. The speed control assembly is configured to vary the operating speed of the motor within the range of operating speeds. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173841 | WET WIPES WITH IMPROVED STRENGTH AND DISPERSIBILITY - The present disclosure is directed to wet wipes including a fibrous substrate, a cationic binder composition, and a wetting composition. The wetting composition includes at least one polyprotic acid having three or more functional groups and benzoic acid. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173842 | CONDUCTOR CLEANING BRUSH ASSEMBLY FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC POWER LINES - An electric power line conductor cleaning brush assembly includes a tubular housing having a longitudinal opening. A multitude of open disc brushes having bristles are located within an interior of the tubular housing and normal to the tubular housing. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173843 | PAINT APPLICATORS INCLUDING PAINT APPLICATION ELEMENT HAVING NON-STICK COATING - A paint applicator having a non-stick coating, such as a fluoropolymer polymer resin, applied thereto in order to improve the cleanability thereof. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173844 | Multiple-ply Sheets of Material With Alternating Sections of Dry and Potentially Wet Sections - A process of cleansing by applying continuous multiple-ply sections of material comprised of dry sections of material alternating with potentially wet sections of material in which liquid is encased and becomes permeable with application of pressure. The sections can be manufactured into a roll separated by perforation. The sections can also be manufactured into flat sections separated by perforation or laid flat independently or folded one on top of the other. The sections can be configured in an unlimited combination of dry and potentially wet sections, composition of dry materials, composition of liquids, dimensions, connectivity, sizes, thickness and properties that synergistically improve the cleansing process when used in combination together. Habitual waste of materials can be progressively reduced, and ply materials are biodegradable and 100% recyclable providing for environmental preservation. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173845 | CLOTH ACCESSORY - A cloth accessory and methods for the use thereof are disclosed and described. In one aspect, the cloth accessory may include a cover member forming an enclosure with a cavity therein, and a cloth attached to the cover member. The cloth may have a first configuration wherein the cloth is retracted substantially into the cover member, and a second configuration wherein the cloth is extended substantially out of the cover member without becoming detached therefrom. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173846 | DRIVE MEMBER, DEVICE FOR HOLDING A PIPE, IN PARTICULAR FOR WINDSCREEN WASHER LIQUID, AND CORRESPONDING WIPER SYSTEM - A drive member for a wiper carrier of a wiper system for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The driver member includes an orifice designed to receive a drive shaft, the drive shaft being able to rotate about a rotation axis, and an external contour when this drive member is viewed along the rotation axis. The drive member also includes a housing having a groove formed on the drive member and designed to partially receive the pipe in the configuration in which, when the drive member is viewed along the rotation axis and when the pipe is installed on the drive member, the pipe has a curved portion set back from the external contour of the drive member, and a holding means for holding the pipe in the groove when the pipe is installed on the drive member. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173847 | EXTRACTION CLEANER WITH HEAT TRANSFER - An extraction cleaner for cleaning a floor surface includes a liquid distribution system and a liquid recovery system. The liquid recovery system includes a motor, and a motor cooling air pathway provides cooling air to the motor and removes heated cooling air from the motor. A duct system delivers heated motor cooling air to a supply tank of the extraction cleaner to heat liquid contained therein, and also drains liquid from the supply tank away from the motor. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173848 | VACUUM CLEANER COMPRISING A DUST - BAG - HOUSING MADE OF PAPER - A vacuum cleaner comprising a dust-bag-housing made of paper, preferably card board housing panels | 2014-06-26 |
20140173849 | BRUSH AND ROTARY BRUSH UNIT FOR ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER - A brush includes a bristle section and a base. The bristle section includes fiber bundles and binding fibers, which bind and couple the fiber bundles together. The base has a clamping part, which clamps part of the bristle section. The fiber bundles are arranged in a row in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which fibers of the fiber bundles extend. The binding fibers are sequentially adjacent in a direction in which the fibers of the fiber bundles extend. The clamping part clamps part of the bristle section to cover the binding fibers. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173850 | Hinge Employing a Ratchet for An Upholstery Seat - A hinge and bracket system for a cushion seat back is provided. A bracket is attached to the side of a cushion seat back which is laying flat. The bracket is connected to a rotatable shaft, which in turn is connected to a toothed gear and a pawl. When the cushion seat back is raised upward, the toothed gear and an element of the pawl allow the cushion seat back to ratchet upwards, with the capability to lock the cushion seat back at any tooth. When the cushion seat back is raised above about 90 degrees, the pawl is forced to disengage from the toothed gear and the cushion seat back is unlocked and can be placed back in the original flat position. This hinge and bracket system may be employed in marine operations, especially for water skiing. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173851 | HINGE - The hinge includes an tubular element, a pair of curved beams which are arc-shaped, and a pair of positioning pins. Two curved through holes are formed in the tubular element and are aligned in parallel to each other, the pair of positioning pins are fixed on two opposite sidewalls of the tubular element, each of the pair of curved beams defines a protrusion on an external surface thereof. The pair of curved beams respectively slide in the two curved through holes and the two protrusions are configured to limit a position where the pair of curved beams are in the two curved through holes. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173852 | Hinge-Integrated Adjustable Door Stop - A hinge has a hinge-integrated stop. The hinge includes a first hinge leaf having a substantially-planar portion with a pivot edge and a top edge. The first hinge leaf includes a first knuckle extending from the pivot edge of the substantially-planar portion near the top edge. The first knuckle of the first leaf includes an inner splined surface. The hinge also includes a second hinge leaf having a substantially-planar portion having a pivot edge. A first knuckle extends from the pivot edge of the substantially-planar portion of the second hinge leaf, where the first knuckle has an inner surface and a first knuckle stop element on the inner surface. A hinge pin has a shaft having a shaft diameter and an upper splined portion having fingers extending beyond the shaft diameter and a hinge pin stop element located on the shaft below the upper splined portion. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173853 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TOOTHBRUSH, AND TOOTHBRUSH - A grip body of a body care article, such as toothbrush, includes a grip part, a neck part and a head part. The grip body includes a first and a second material component of a thermoplastic plastic. The first and the second material component have a common injection point that is arranged outside a mould partition line formed by the mould partition. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173854 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING SEWING THREADS AND CARBON FIBERS - A method and an apparatus for separating sewing threads from pieces of carbon fibre mats or bundles of carbon fibres by means of rollers covered with card clothing. The mat pieces or fibre agglomerates are broken up and separated using the different mechanical properties of the fibres. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173855 | ADJUSTABLE STRAP - An adjustable strap assembly comprises a cincture and a band. The cincture and the band preferably include attachment components on end and are adjustably connected such that the overall length of the strap assembly can vary in length from as little as approximately just the length of the cincture to as long as approximately the length of the cincture and band together. In addition the embodiments may include a securing mechanism to maintain the adjustable strap assembly at the desired length even under stress. In one embodiment the band is made from elastic material to ensure that when the adjustable strap assembly is used to cinch a bundle, the adjustable strap assembly will remain tight. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173856 | CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND A CLAMP ELEMENT FOR CLAMPING BOUYANCY ELEMENTS TO PIPELINE RISERS - A clamp element is provided that has a T-shaped body with laterally extending portions on either side of a radially projecting tang. A plurality of the clamp elements are joined together in an array to form a clamp assembly with the tangs facing outwardly. Straps having looped ends are disposed around the array. The looped ends of the straps are engaged with respective cross bar members. Adjacent cross bar members are connected together by means of a threaded bar which is arranged to tighten the straps around the array of clamp elements. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173857 | Locking clip assembly - A locking clip assembly includes a clip body with a body clamping end, a rear portion and a body hinge portion between the body clamping end and the rear portion, an elongated arm member having a jaw portion, a lever arm portion and an arm hinge portion pivotally connected to the body hinge portion, and a locking member slidably disposed on the rear portion of the clip body where the locking member is movable between an arm member locked position and an arm member unlocked position. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173858 | INTEGRATED MULTI-PURPOSE FASTENER - An integrated multi-purpose fastener and allowing summary assembly includes a foldable buckling seat with one end disposed with snap-on device and one end of the snap-on device respectively disposed with movable structures and attachments depending on the function desired. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173859 | WEBBING BUCKLE WITH RELEASE MECHANISM - A buckle assembly includes a hollow buckle body and an insertable buckle latch with elongate latching legs. A separate reciprocable slide element carried by the buckle latch element with cam surfaces, angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the buckle that overlies the free ends of the latching legs. The cam surfaces are associated with angled surfaces on the latching legs forward of the latching edges. Movement of the slide element relative to the latch element causes the cam surfaces to urge the free ends of the latching legs together to unlatch the latching legs from the hollow buckle body locking edges. In one form, a cable is connected to the separate slide element to slide the separate slide element. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173860 | STAINLESS STEEL FOIL FOR FLEXIBLE DISPLAY USE - The present invention provides stainless steel foil for flexible display use which enables fabrication of a TFT substrate for display use which is superior in shape recovery after being rolled up or bent and which is high in surface flatness and is characterized by having a thickness of 20 μm to 200 μm, a surface roughness Ra of 50 nm or less, and a shape recovery of a distortion angle of 10° or less after being wound around a 30 mm diameter cylinder. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173861 | FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR SPECTACLES, CORRESPONDING FRAMES, ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING METHOD FOR SAID FRAMES AND ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING TOOL - Frame assembly for spectacles comprising frames and an assembling/disassembling tool. The frames comprise a front-piece ( | 2014-06-26 |
20140173862 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE PIEZOELECTRIC SUBSTRATE - In a method for manufacturing a composite piezoelectric substrate, a piezoelectric substrate and a supporting substrate are prepared, ions are implanted from a surface of the piezoelectric substrate to form a defective layer at a predetermined depth, impurities adhered to the surface of the piezoelectric substrate in which the defective layer is formed and/or a surface of the supporting substrate are removed to directly expose the constituent atoms of the surfaces and activate the surfaces, the supporting substrate is bonded to the piezoelectric substrate to form a bonded substrate body, the bonded substrate body is separated at the defective layer so that a separation layer between the surface of the piezoelectric substrate and the defective layer is separated from the piezoelectric substrate and bonded to the supporting substrate to form a composite piezoelectric substrate, and the surface of the separation layer of the composite piezoelectric substrate is smoothed. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173863 | Method and Apparatus for Shaping Transducer Membranes - The present disclosure provides a transducer shaping chamber for shaping ultrasound transducers. The transducer shaping chamber includes a transducer coupon carrier having one or more slots. The one or more slots each are geometrically shaped to hold a transducer coupon having a plurality of ultrasonic transducers formed thereon. The transducer shaping chamber includes a first plate disposed over a first side of the transducer coupon carrier. The transducer shaping chamber includes a second plate disposed over a second side of the transducer coupon carrier. The second side is opposite the first side. The transducer shaping chamber is configured to move the first plate and the second plate toward each other so as to push against the transducer coupon carrier from the first and second sides, respectively, until the transducer coupon carrier has been sealed against the first plate and with the second plate. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173864 | ULTRA HIGH SPEED TWIN HEADED BURNISHER WITH POLOGANIAL PADS AND METHODS - An ultra-high speed burnisher with a pair of opposing polygonal burnishing pads creates less friction when burnishing a floor than a single circular burnishing pad or two circular burnishing pads. Less friction means that the polygonal pads rotate faster than circular burnishing pads and the polygonal pads create more heat on the floor finish than a single circular burnishing pad. The polygonal pads may be Y-shaped, flower-shaped, hexagonal-shaped, daisy-shaped, elongate like a lawnmower blade, triangular-shaped, square-shaped, pentagonal-shaped or cross-shaped. A method for producing polygonal pads and the resulting product of this method are also disclosed. A method for burnishing the floor of a store with at least 100,000 square feet of floor space on a single battery charge is also disclosed. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173865 | BEARING REMOVAL TOOL - A tool for removing a worn bearing from a bearing housing of a machine having a rotating shaft, such as a squirrel cage blower, the bearing removal tool including a first body portion and a second body portion assembled within the machine housing to include a cylindrical member encircling the shaft for axial movement therealong for exerting an axial percussive force against the bearing when the tool is moved quickly and sharply along the shaft against the aft side of the bearing. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173866 | TOOL FOR DETACHING PISTON BOLT FROM CYLINDER - A tool for detaching piston bolt from cylinder consists of a threaded rod, a grip, a positioning member, a positioning sleeve, a supporting member and a nut. The threaded rod possesses a joint end formed with a fixing surface, a resting portion located next to the joint end with no threads. The grip is bored with a first threaded hole, and a second threaded hole vertically communicating with the first threaded hole and engaged with a fixing screw pressing on the fixing surface. By using the tool to detach a bolt, it's not only a user's fingers won't be injured, but also the bolt can be smoothly and swiftly removed from a joint of a piston and a connecting rod. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173867 | Replaceable Antimicrobial System - A replaceable antimicrobial system for providing a replaceable antimicrobial surface to inhibit and reduce microorganism growth on a surface. The replaceable antimicrobial system generally includes providing an antimicrobial cover, positioning the antimicrobial cover upon an object such as a handle, and securing the antimicrobial cover to the object or removably affixing the antimicrobial cover with adhesive. The securing of the antimicrobial cover is accomplished by heat shrinking the antimicrobial cover upon the object. Alternatively, the securing of the antimicrobial cover is accomplished by an adhesive backing attached to the antimicrobial cover. After a period of time of usage where the antimicrobial cover loses its effectiveness to inhibit microorganisms, the antimicrobial cover is removed and a replaced with a new antimicrobial cover. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173868 | METHOD FOR FORMING WORKPIECES USING TOOL BLADES THAT ARE COATED IN A PROCESS THAT USES MASKING TO PARTLY COVER THE TOOL BLADES - A method in which a cutting tip is ground to form an intermediate cutting tool; a first predetermined portion of the intermediate cutting tool is masked; a wear-resistant material is deposited onto the exposed portion of the intermediate cutting tool to form a sharpened cutting tool; and a workpiece is cut with the sharpened cutting tool. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173869 | METHOD FOR MONITORING A JOINING PROCESS - A method for monitoring a mechanical joining process performed by a joining tool including a frame, a punch that is displaceable on the frame along a joining axis, a die that is mounted on the frame, and a hold-down device, which is mounted in an axially displaceable manner on the punch and biased in a joining direction; and the monitoring method comprises the steps of: starting the joining process; measuring the punch force exerted by the punch; acquiring the relative travel of the punch in relation to the hold-down device; and plotting a joining curve of punch force versus the relative travel. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173870 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LASER-BASED AUTO-ALIGNMENT - In a laser-based alignment system, a laser sensor tool, comprising a laser emitter and detector element can be gripped by a gripper unit of a robotic arm and used to automatically align the robotic arm with a work surface. A landmark on the work surface can be identified by scanning the work surface with the laser sensor in an X-Y plane. A center point of the landmark in the X-Y plane can be determined to align the gripper unit with the work surface in the X-Y plane. The robotic arm can be calibrated on a Z-axis by moving the gripper downward in a z-direction until the gripper unit contacts the work surface. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173871 | MEDICAL ELECTRODE INCLUDING FLUORESCENT MARKER - A conductive composition having a transparent and colorless appearance under normal or ambient lighting and at least a dyed, translucent or fluorescent appearance under artificial lighting is provided. The composition includes a photo-reactive quantity of a dye-marker. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173872 | Assembly inspection method and associated device - A method for inspecting the quality of an alignment between the elements of an assembly, and an associated device, the method of which comprises tasks consisting of measuring a first parameter with a first measuring means, said first parameter being selected from a movement parameter of at least one part of the double-access fastening means, an assembly force parameter or a torque, measuring a second parameter with a second measuring means, said second parameter being selected from the same parameters and being different from the first parameter, calculating a value of a first derivative of a function representing a change in the second parameter relative to the first parameter by suitable information processing means, and analyzing the value of the first derivative to check the alignment between the elements to be assembled. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173873 | Modular Tank Construction and Deconstruction Methods and Tools For Use Therein - Disclosed is a deconstructable water storage tank assembled using modular components including wall panels, a base ring and a membrane for use in large volume fluid transfer operations such as hydraulic fracturing. Also disclosed are methods and tools for assembling the tank for use at a first hydraulic fracturing site, and disassembling and transporting the tank components for redeployment at a second hydraulic fracturing site. A fluid management system is also disclosed utilizing the deconstructable storage tank. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173874 | THEFT DETERRENT DEVICE FOR PRODUCT DISPLAY SYSTEMS - A product display assembly ( | 2014-06-26 |
20140173875 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MIRROR SHELLS OF A NESTED SHELLS GRAZING INCIDENCE MIRROR - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing mirror shells of a nested shells grazing incidence mirror, in particular for EUV radiation and/or X-rays. In the method a blank of a bulk material is provided and machined to form a mirror body of the shell. Mechanical structures are integrated and/or attached to the mirror body during and/or after the machining step. The mechanical structures are required for mounting and/or operating the mirror shells. After these steps the optical surface is formed on the mirror body by diamond turning. The proposed method allows the manufacturing of mirror shells of a nested shells grazing incidence mirror at low costs with high optical quality which may also be refurbished one or several times. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173876 | Disposable Processing Bag with Alignment Feature - The present invention is an alignment device for a bag containing one or more ports. The alignment device is attached to either the one or more ports or to the bag adjacent the one or more ports. The plate has an indicator or a unique outer edge shape that is designed to fit into a corresponding unique opening in a holder to ensure proper alignment of the bag and its port(s) in the holder. The plate is has a Series of holes equal to and in alignment with the one or more ports of the bag and the port(s) extend through the holes of the plate, | 2014-06-26 |
20140173877 | HOLELESS PLATE MEMBER RIVETING METHOD - A holeless plate member riveting method for riveting a retaining member to a holeless plate member using a press by: placing the holeless plate member on a first die of the press and attaching a mounting structure of the retaining member to the holeless plate member opposite to the first die, and then attaching a cavity of a second die of the press to the retaining member, and then operating the press to stamp the second die against the retaining member and the first die, forcing a cutting edge of the mounting structure of the retaining member to cut into the holeless plate member to the extent where a toothed portion and annular locating groove of an engagement structure of the retaining member are kept in permanent engagement with a deformed part of the holeless plate member. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173878 | METHOD OF TEXTURING AN INNER SURFACE OF A SELF-EXPANDING IMPLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM OUTER SHEATH - A method of forming a textured surface on the inner surface of a sheath is provided. The sheath may be used in a delivery system to restrain a self-expanding medical implant in a compressed state. In the method, a sleeve is squeezed against a textured pattern on a mandrel to form a textured surface on the inner surface of the mandrel. The diameter of the mandrel is then contracted before the mandrel is removed from the sleeve. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173879 | PROCESS FOR JOINING AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS - A process for joining parts together is provided by positioning and temporarily clamping parts to be joined together. A number (n) of pilot holes may then be drilled through the temporarily clamped parts (e.g., by means of Cleco fasteners), wherein the number (n) of pilot holes is less than a total number (N) of holes required to be drilled to allow the parts to be joined together by permanent fasteners and to receive temporary fasteners therein. A remaining number (η) of holes to achieve the total number (N) of holes required for the parts to be joined together by permanent fasteners may thereafter be drilled so that permanent fasteners may be installed both, by automated system, in the number (n) of pilot holes and the remaining number (η) of holes that have been drilled to thereby permanently join the parts together. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173880 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE - An accessory mounting apparatus is provided for coupling to a vehicle roll bar. The accessory mounting apparatus illustratively includes a driver side clamping device configured to be secured to a driver side upright of the roll bar, and a passenger side clamping device configured to be secured to the passenger side upright of the roll bar. Protective sleeves cooperate with the clamping devices to protect the roll bar from damaging contact therewith. A laterally extending cross member extends between the driver side clamping device and the passenger side clamping device. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173881 | BLIND INSTALLATION PIN FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE MOUNT - A blind installation pin assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a pin that defines a bore. A paddle mounted to an end of the pin to pivot about a paddle axis between an install position and a lock position. A T-bolt that passes through the bore, a crosspiece of the T-bolt selectively engageable with the paddle. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173882 | Tube Fitting Assembly - A tube fitting for sealing an end of a tube uses a notch formed in the exterior surface of the tube as a sealing seat. An internally threaded body is configured to receive an externally threaded end of a nut, while the body and the nut are mounted in a surrounding relationship to the tube end. A ferrule mounted between the nut and the tube is forced to plastically deform and move into the notch to thereby seal the tube end. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173883 | METHODS OF MAKING ELECTROMECHANICAL PERSONAL CARE DEVICE - A method of making a handheld, electromechanical device useful in mammalian body-care includes the steps of: a) forming a one-piece housing having a single opening defined by a rim; b) assembling a unitary insert; c) inserting the unitary insert through the single opening of the housing; d) removably applying a cover having an exterior surface to close the opening of the one-piece housing; and e) attaching the unitary insert to at least one of the one-piece housing and the removable cover. The rim of the one-piece housing circumscribes a rim area, and the one-piece housing has a projected area that is substantially larger than the rim area. The unitary insert is dimensioned to be insertable through the opening defined by the rim, and it has a frame having disposed thereon electromechanical elements interconnected in an electrical circuit. The cover closes off the opening of the one-piece housing. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173884 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE BACKLIGHT MODULE - A method to manufacture an LED backlight module comprising steps: providing a substrate with circuits arranged thereon; pasting a plurality of LEDs on the substrate; electrically conducting the LEDs with the circuits on the substrate; providing a luminance photometer to measure an illumination of the LEDs in luminous state and getting an actual light intensity distribution of the light of the LEDs through a brightening sheet and a diffusion sheet; providing a computer to detect whether the actual light intensity distribution has a dark/bright band/spot. If the actual light intensity distribution is uniform, the LEDs are soldered to the substrate directly. If there is dark/bright band/spot, the positions of LEDs in connection with the irregular light band/spot are adjusted to enable the light from the LED backlight module to have a uniform intensity distribution. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173885 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE MODULE - A method for manufacturing an LED module includes following steps: providing a SMT apparatus having a CCD image sensor, providing a PCB having an LED mounted on, and fixing the PCB in the SMT apparatus; providing a lens, the CCD image sensor imaging the lens, and then the SMT apparatus obtaining a location of the lens relative to the LED, and the SMT apparatus positioning the lens on the PCB to cover the LED; providing an optical diffusing board located above the lens, and electrifying the LED for emitting light towards the optical diffusing board; providing a luminance colorimeter to measure luminance and chroma of light exited from the optical diffusing board, and obtaining a light-emitting data; calculating the light-emitting data, and the SMT apparatus adjusting a position of the lens relative to the LED; and fixing the lens on the PCB. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173886 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LIGHT BAR - A method for manufacturing an LED light bar includes steps: a nozzle picks up LEDs pending to be mounted; the electrical parameters of the LEDs detected by the nozzle are stored in a database; then, the nozzle disposes the LED on a substrate; the above steps are repeated until a plurality of LED branches are mounted on the substrate; then, differences of the electrical parameters of the LED branches are calculated according to the electrical parameters in the database; the positions of the LEDs of the LED branches are adjusted to make the electrical parameters of the LED branches equal. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173887 | Process for Nondestructive Evaluation of the Quality of a Crimped Wire Connector - A process and apparatus for collecting data for nondestructive evaluation of the quality of a crimped wire connector are provided. The process involves providing a crimping tool having an anvil and opposing jaw for crimping a terminal onto a stranded wire, moving the jaw relative to the anvil to close the distance between the jaw and the anvil and thereby compress the terminal against the wire, while transmitting ultrasonic waves that are propagated through the terminal wire combination and received at a receiving ultrasonic transducer as the jaw is moved relative to the anvil, and detecting and recording the position of the jaw relative to the anvil as a function of time and detecting and recording the amplitude of the ultrasonic wave that is received at the receiving ultrasonic transducer as a function of time as the jaw is moved relative to the anvil. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173888 | Method and Apparatus for Coupling Micro-Components Together Using a Micro-Clip - The present disclosure provides a micro-structure for coupling a first micro-component with a second micro-component. The micro-structure includes a center portion. The micro-structure also includes a first pair of arms connected to the center portion and extending away from the center portion in a first direction. The first pair of arms are separated by a first gap that is approximately equal to, or less than, a thickness of the first micro-component. The micro-structure also includes a second pair of arms connected to the center portion and extending away from the center portion in a second direction different from the first direction. The second pair of arms are separated by a second gap that is approximately equal to, or less than, a thickness of the second micro-component. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173889 | ELECTROPOLYMERIZATION OF A COATING ONTO AN ELECTRODE MATERIAL - Methods for reductively polymerizing vinylic based monomers from a solution thereof onto the surface of an electrode material, resulting in thin, electrically insulating solid-polymer electrolyte coatings strongly bound to the surface of the electrode material, are described. The strong bond permits a second electrode to be coated directly onto the solid-polymer electrolyte, thereby incorporating the required components for a Li-ion battery cell. At least one initiator species, which is readily reduced by accepting an electron from the electrode material, is included in electropolymerization deposition solution for permitting the polymerization of vinylic species that would otherwise not electrochemically polymerize without damage to either the electrode material or to the solvents employed. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173890 | WASHER ARRANGING APPARATUS, WASHER ARRANGING SYSTEM, AND WASHER ARRANGING METHOD - A washer arranging apparatus ( | 2014-06-26 |
20140173891 | PORTABLE SELF POWERED LINE MOUNTABLE ELECTRIC POWER LINE AND ENVIRONMENT PARAMETER MONITORING TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SYSTEM - A device for attaching to an electric power line conductor includes a housing with an opening for accepting the power line conductor and a first jaw assembly and a second jaw assembly. The first jaw assembly and the second jaw assembly are located within the housing and are configured to engage the power line conductor. The first jaw assembly is fixed relative to the housing and the second jaw assembly is movable relative to the housing. A first magnetic core is movable relative to the first jaw assembly and a second magnetic core is fixed to the second jaw assembly. The first magnetic core and the second magnetic core are configured to surround the power line. An actuator is connected to the second jaw assembly and is configured to move the second jaw assembly relative to the first jaw assembly. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173892 | Method for Producing a Low-Induction Busbar - A method for producing a low-induction busbar including providing a tray with a base and a border which projects peripherally from the base so as to form a frame and which is composed of an electrically insulating material, producing a busbar element by arranging a first busbar strips, applying a film with openings which provide access to the first busbar strips, arranging the second busbar strips, on the film, bending regions of the busbar strips forming connections making electrical contact with the capacitors through the openings, inserting the busbar element into the tray and pouring an encapsulation compound into the tray so as to surround the base of the capacitors, while leaving free the connections. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173893 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY, LIQUID CRYSTAL ALIGNING AGENT, LIQUID CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT FILM, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DEVICE - A method for producing a liquid crystal display includes providing a first substrate having a first electrode and a second electrode on a surface of the first substrate. The first and the second electrodes are made of conductive films. A liquid crystal aligning agent is applied to the surface of the first substrate to form an alignment film on the first substrate. The liquid crystal aligning agent includes at least one of: a polymer that includes a photoalignment structure and a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond; a polymer that includes a photoalignment structure, and a component that includes a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond; or a polymer that includes a photoalignment structure and a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, and a component that includes a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond. The second substrate is provided to form a liquid crystal cell. Light is applied to the liquid crystal cell. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173894 | METHOD OF COATING A REAR GLASS SUBSTRATE FOR AN ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR REFLECTIVE ELEMENT - A method of coating a rear glass substrate for an electrochromic reflective element includes providing a fixture having a recess and a masking element extending from a perimeter region of the recess over a portion of the recess. The masking element includes a disc portion and an arm portion extending between the disc portion and the perimeter region of the recess of the fixture. A rear glass substrate is positioned in the recess and the masking element extends over and is spaced from the surface of the glass substrate. The glass substrate surface is coated with a mirror reflector coating. The masking element is shaped such that the mirror reflector coating is deposited at the surface behind the arm portion but is substantially not deposited behind the disc portion so as to establish a window region through the mirror reflector coating at the glass substrate surface. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173895 | METHOD FOR THERMALLY JOINING NON-ROUND FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS TO A SHAFT - A method may include thermally joining at least one of a non-round functional component to a shaft and a cam to a camshaft, elastically compressing the functional component during introduction of a round through-opening, and creating a through-opening which is not round when the functional component is unstressed and at least minimizes an asymmetrical deformation of the shaft after the thermal joining of the functional component to the shaft. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173896 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HOLDING A COMBUSTOR PANEL DURING COATING PROCESS - A method for coating a turbine engine component comprises the steps of: providing a turbine engine component having at least one sacrificial attachment on a first side; grasping the turbine engine component via the at least one sacrificial attachment to position a first surface of the turbine engine component relative to a source of coating material; and applying a coating to said first side. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173897 | Anti-Torsion Assembly - An anti-torsion assembly for positioning and securing a thermally conforming liner within a fan containment case is provided. The anti-torsion assembly minimizes the amount of machining that must be done prior to assembly. The anti-torsion assembly comprises a torque block with outwardly-opposing side surfaces and a pair of L-brackets. Each L-bracket has a bracket surface that faces one of the outwardly-opposing side surfaces of the torque block. A wear pad is affixed to each bracket surface. The L-brackets are positioned onto the thermally conforming liner using a spacer having a spacer width within a predetermined tolerance. A method of assembling a fan case assembly is also provided. | 2014-06-26 |
20140173898 | METHOD OF MOUNTING A WIND TURBINE - An installation apparatus for handling a component of a wind turbine is provided. The installation apparatus includes a base, a support portion and an extensible arm having opposing ends connected to the support portion and the base, respectively. The extensible arm is adapted to move the support portion relative to the base and about a transverse axis of the installation apparatus between a transport position and an installation position. In the transport position the support portion rests on the base. In the installation position the support portion and the base form an angle. An assembly including such an installation apparatus and a method of mounting a wind turbine are also provided. | 2014-06-26 |