| 27th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
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| 20120168470 | Sling Keeper - A sling having a strap with a first section and a second section where the width of the first section is less than the width of the second section and a rectangular slot located in the second section for receiving the first section. A strip of loop fastener material is attached to the reverse side of the first section and a patch of cotton material absent hook or loop fastener material attached to the obverse side of the second section adjacent the rectangular slot to engage the strip of loop fastener material on the reverse side of the first section when the first section is located in the rectangular slot. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168471 | Electronic Device Holder - An electronic device holder having a retention member for retaining an electronic device, such as an MP3 player, preferably an Apple® IPod nano having a multi-touch color screen, and a strap or shank attached to the retention member to allow fastening to an object, such as a user's wrist or a chain, is disclosed. The device may be secured by friction fitting into a recessed area having two ridges to engage the device along two edges. The device may be inserted by sliding or snap fitting into the recessed area. An opening along the back of the recessed area allows the device to be pushed laterally or vertically from the retention member. Alternatively, the retention member may be a two-piece frame which partially encloses the device. The frame pieces affix to either a wristband strap or a carabiner clip shank as they are secured to one another. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168472 | Drop Prevention Tool Holsters - In one embodiment, tool holster includes a body having a front side and a rear side, a tool support element attached to the front side of the body, the tool support being adapted to support a tool, a retractor securing element defining a pocket in which the retractor can be secured, the pocket having a first opening that is large enough to enable the retractor to pass and an opposed second opening that is too small to enable the retractor to pass but large enough for a tether of the retractor to pass, and means for attaching the holster to a body harness or a belt. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168473 | PACK STRAP - A pack strap is used to secure an article to pack clothing using strap webbing of the pack clothing. In one implementation, the pack strap includes a channel that receives the strap webbing and opposite connectable ends. In one implementation, the pack strap includes a series of apertures and a series of heads facilitating ratcheting down of a size of a loop for securing the article. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168474 | Double-Wide Strap - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a cupped shoulder strap. In general, the cupped shoulder strap may be comprised of a cupped shoulder strap receiving section and a plurality of strap. The cupped shoulder receiving section may have a lateral portion and a medial portion. To form a cupped shape, the lateral portion may be affixed, in a nonparallel orientation, to the medial portion at a superior affixing point that is proximate superior ends of the lateral and medial portions. Further, the lateral portion may be affixed, in a nonparallel orientation, to the medial portion at an inferior affixing point that is proximate inferior ends of the medial and lateral portions. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168475 | RETRACTABLE VEHICLE SEAT CLOTHES HANGING BAR - Disclosed is a support mechanism for at least one garment or garment hanger and for integration into a top surface of a vehicle seat. A substantially horizontal and rigid support bar is adapted for providing greater area of support than a traditional vehicle ceiling hook. At least one substantially vertical support post is fixed with the support bar. An enclosure well is adapted to receive all but a top surface of the support bar therein. An open side of the enclosure well is adapted for mounting flush with the top surface of the vehicle seat. At least one post receiver is fixed to a bottom portion of the enclosure well and is adapted to receive the at least one support post therein. Each post receiver preferably contacts the support post with a friction fit such that the support bar and the support post are selectively vertically positionable. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168476 | METHOD AND PORTABLE APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING, DISPLAYING AND SERVING FOOD - A method and apparatus providing self-service of food items, such as snacks, including a portable food displaying and serving apparatus capable of transforming a vehicle, such as a golf cart, into a traveling food purveying apparatus permitting the selection of food items for consumption from an array of displayed food items by possible consumers. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168477 | SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING THE REMOTE CONTROL OF AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - The remote control ( | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168478 | Caddy Adapter - This adapter joins together a pool noodle/water log to a beverage can container with an insulated cover. This adapter also joins together a pool noodle/water log to a beverage bottle container with an insulated cover. This adapter also joins together a pool noodle/water log to an insulated beverage cup container. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168479 | Cantilever Bike Rack - Bikes typically include a seat that has a seat member that extends along a bottom portion of the seat. A rack for such a bike includes a platform, a bracket, and a rotatable member. The bracket is configured for at least temporary immovable connection to the seat member. The rotatable member is between the bracket and the platform. The rotatable member is configured for adjusting angle of the platform around a horizontal axis. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168480 | MULTI-PURPOSE RACK AND METHOD THEREOF - A multipurpose rack comprising a first securing portion configured to secure a first portion of a transportation device, and a second securing portion configured to secure a second portion of the transportation device, wherein the first securing portion is operably secured to a lower support unit, the lower support unit configured to engage a vehicle element is provided. Furthermore, a method of racking a watercraft and a transportation device comprising the step of: providing a rack including a watercraft racking portion and a transportation device racking portion, and engaging a vehicle element with a lower support unit of the rack is also provided. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168481 | VACUUM MOUNTED CARRIER FOR A VEHICLE - A carrier system for a vehicle having a frame with a mount attached to the frame. The mount is shaped and sized to mate and secure to a recreational article. A vacuum device attaches to the underside of the mount and includes a pad shaped and sized to detachably seat with a vehicle to form a vacuum cavity. The vacuum device includes a plunger attached to the pad and in fluid communication with the vacuum cavity, and an indicator positioned on the plunger to indicate the level of vacuum pressure within the vacuum cavity. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168482 | GEAR SHIFT MOUNTED ACCESSORY HOLDER - Accessory holders and methods of displaying an accessory or a display screen of an accessory to an occupant of a vehicle are disclosed. In one aspect, the accessory holder has a lower portion configured to couple to the gear shift of a vehicle. In another aspect, the accessory holder is configured to secure a personal electronic accessory. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168483 | Wireless Phone Wallet - A wallet for a handheld device includes a base having a front and a back, an elastic pocket fixed to the front of the base, an adhesive on the back of the flexible base, and an adhesive backing over the adhesive. The elastic pocket is stretchable to accommodate multiple cards and folded bills. The elastic pocket is made of a different material than the base. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168484 | LOCKING ARTICULATION MECHANISM - A surgical device including a handle assembly, an elongated body extending from the handle assembly, and an articulation mechanism connected to the handle assembly and configured to selectively articulate and lock an articulable tool assembly in one or more positions is provided. The articulation mechanism includes a main shaft member mounted for rotation and connected to an articulation linkage, a locking member configured to be received about the shaft portion of the main shaft member, the locking member defining a plurality of notches, an articulation handle fixedly secured to shaft portion of the main shaft member and configured for rotation relative to the locking member, and a lug member operatively mounted on the articulation handle and including a locking tab configured to be selectively received within a notch of the plurality of notches formed in the locking member. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168485 | Surgical Fastener-Applying Apparatuses With Sequential Firing - A surgical fastening instrument is provided. The surgical fastening instrument includes a handle portion and an elongate portion extending distally from the handle portion and defining a longitudinal axis along a length thereof. The surgical fastening instrument also includes an end effector assembly that includes an anvil and a cartridge supported adjacent a distal end of the elongate portion. Each of the anvil and the cartridge includes a tissue contacting surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. One or more independently movable pushers is configured to support one or more surgical fasteners. A thrust bar is operatively coupled to the elongate portion, wherein the thrust bar is movable over a predetermined stroke to effect sequential ejection of at least two surgical fasteners of the plurality of surgical fasteners from the cartridge. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168486 | Staple Line Reinforcement For Anvil And Cartridge - A surgical stapling apparatus including a cartridge assembly defining a first tissue contacting surface, an anvil assembly defining a second tissue contacting surface, and a surgical buttress releasably secured to at least one of the first tissue contacting surface and the second tissue contacting surface is provided. The buttress provides a uniform profile to be used on both the anvil and cartridge of a loading unit. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168487 | Surgical Stapling Instruments including a Cartridge Having Multiple Staples Sizes - A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168488 | Solder Return for Wave Solder Nozzle - A solder return apparatus for a wave solder machine that collects solder exiting a nozzle and returns the solder to a solder reservoir while limiting solder from splashing onto electronic substrates (e.g., printed circuit boards), components of the wave solder machine, and/or the like. The apparatus includes a mounting section that may be placed over an upper surface of the nozzle and a collection section that collects the solder and returns the solder to the solder reservoir. The collection section includes a trough having an opening in a bottom wall of the trough and a flow control member that can adjust a quantity of solder exiting the trough as well as the velocity of the solder exiting the trough. One or more deflection plates can be mounted to extend from the trough into solder in the solder reservoir to further limit splashing solder from reaching unintended locations. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168489 | APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING SUBSTRATES FOR BONDING - A bonding apparatus for conducting bonding on substrates comprises a first substrate holding device for clamping a first substrate during bonding and a second substrate holding device for clamping a second substrate during bonding. Each substrate holding device is operative to move sequentially between its respective onloading position for receiving substrates, bonding position whereat substrates are bonded and offloading position whereat bonded substrates are removed from the substrate holding device. A first actuator is operative to drive the first substrate holding device along a first feeding path from its onloading position to its bonding position and from its offloading position to its onloading position along a first return path. A second actuator is operative to drive the second substrate holding device along a second feeding path from its onloading position to its bonding position and from its offloading position to its onloading position along a second return path. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168490 | JET STACK BRAZING IN A DIFFUSION FURNACE - A method for batch brazing in a diffusion furnace includes inserting a plurality of fusible parts into a plurality of slots of at least one quartz boat, transporting the at least one quartz boat, including the fusible parts, into an interior of a reaction chamber of the diffusion furnace, sealing the interior of the reaction chamber, adjusting an atmosphere of the interior of the reaction chamber according to a recipe, moving a preheated furnace heating element from a location spaced apart from the reaction chamber to a location in substantial proximity with the reaction chamber to increase a temperature of the atmosphere of the interior of the reaction chamber above a predefined brazing temperature for a predefined brazing time period according to the recipe. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168491 | Compressible Combined Packaging Box - A compressible combined packaging box comprises a threaded cup ( | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168492 | PROTOCOL DRIVEN IMAGE ACQUISITIION - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon for protocol driven image acquisition are provided. In embodiments, a protocol is received by an image capturing device. The protocol comprises orders from a clinician, a workflow for capturing at least one image, or a combination thereof. At least one field for receiving metadata to be associated with the at least one image allows structured documentation to begin on the image capturing device. The at least one image and associated metadata are communicated to a medical information system. A patient is identified by the metadata or an existing patient to device association and the at least one image is associated with an electronic medical record for the patient. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168493 | Matrix Barcode System - A method for user interaction with network servers by means of matrix codes includes: generating a matrix code associated with an object; scanning said matrix code by means of software adapted for such purpose; and interacting with digital objects associated with the matrix code by means of software adapted for such purpose. The user may interact with the networked servers via the matrix codes. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168494 | SMART CARD-BASED BROWSING SYSTEM AND SMART CARD-BASED BROWSING METHOD AND SMART CARD FOR THE SAME - Disclosed are a smart card-based browsing system, a smart card-based browsing method, and smart card for the same. A browser is installed in the smart card to form a direct connection path with an SCWS installed in the smart card. The number of sockets for HTTP request/response required to be as many as the number of contents for services between the smart card and the user terminal is reduced, so that the services can be smoothly provided through a rapid and effective interface. A web service can be provided to various multimedia appliances compatible with the smart card regardless of the existence of the browser on the user terminal and the type and version of the browser. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168495 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING A RECORDING MEDIUM WITH EMBEDDED INFORMATION - An apparatus for processing a recording medium with embedded information is disclosed, which comprises: a Y shape channel mechanism including a first channel, a second channel and a third channel, wherein all the channels are joined with each other at the inner end; a processing device including a magnetic head mechanism which is located in the first channel and used for reading magnetic information of the recording medium and a print mechanism located on one side of the third channel or one side of the second channel ; and a guide mechanism, located at the joining position of the first channel, a second channel and the third channel and used for guiding the recording medium to be conveyed among the channels. A method for processing a recording medium with embedded information is also disclosed. The solution can realize the reading of the magnetic information and the overturn of the recording medium so that the printing on both sides of the recording medium can be realized by using one print head. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168496 | Computer Operation Control and Item Selection and Vending Methods and Systems - A signal is transmitted into a computer in response to an image on a display screen of the computer such that the computer operates in response to the signal; this includes moving a scanner in optical communication with the display screen such that the scanner detects an image (for example, a bar code) displayed on the screen and generates the signal in response. One or more computers may be used, and this may be used for vending a product or other purposes. With or without such scanning, a portion of a store environment may be displayed on a screen of a computer, including showing images of actual products for sale at the store, in which images of actual products are accessed via the computer from a database containing in-store images recorded in the store during a period of non-existent or minimal customer presence in the store. A vending system is also disclosed. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168497 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTACT INFORMATION EXCHANGE - A method and device exchanging contact information on an electronic device. Contact information is obtained from a contact by scanning a barcode using an electronic device and decoding the barcode to recover the contact information encoded therein. The contact information may be used to reciprocate by sending user contact data in a message addressed to an electronic address obtained from the contact information. The user contact data may be encoded in a second barcode displayed on the electronic device. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168498 | BANKING MACHINE THAT OPERATES RESPONSIVE TO DATA BEARING RECORDS - An automated banking machine operates to cause financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records. The automated banking machine includes a card reader operative to read card data from user cards corresponding to financial accounts. The automated banking machine includes a display and a printer to produce records of financial transactions carried out with the machine. The automated banking machine is operative to carry out financial transfers using resources of the ATM correlated to application instructions responsive to configuration data. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168499 | Banking System Controlled Responsive to Data Bearing Records - An automated banking machine operates using data read from user cards. The machine is operative to transfer funds in accounts. The machine includes a user fascia adapted to be held by a lock adjacent an opening of a housing supported atop a chest. The fascia is supported by the housing through two horizontally-disposed members. The fascia is movable away from the housing. The machine includes serviceable components supported within the housing or by the fascia. A machine servicer may stand between the two horizontally-disposed members while servicing the machine. The housing additionally includes a rear panel similarly movably mounted with two other horizontally-disposed members for use in servicing rear components. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168500 | IC Card and IC Card Security Authentication System - An integrated circuit (IC) card is adapted for exchanging data with an external computer device, and includes an IC chip for storing owner fingerprint data, a fingerprint scanner, and a control unit coupled electrically to the IC chip and the fingerprint scanner. The control unit includes a central processing unit operatively associated with the IC chip and the fingerprint scanner. The central processing unit is configured to compare user fingerprint data inputted via the fingerprint scanner with the owner fingerprint data stored in the IC chip, and to enable the control unit to conduct a transaction with the external computer device when the user fingerprint data matches the owner fingerprint data. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168501 | CONTROLLING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN APPARATUS - A controlling device that controls an apparatus includes a display unit configured to display an image representing a certain scene included in content that is being played back by the apparatus; and an obtaining unit configured to obtain image data of the image from an apparatus that is providing the content. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168502 | Visualizing and Auditing Elections and Election Results - Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer program products for visualizing results of elections. A set of ballots, each including one or more areas for expression of intent, are received and analyzed with a computerized image analysis tool. The image analysis tool provides a score associated with the areas for expression of intent for one or more of the set of ballots. The analyzed areas are displayed on an image-display device according to a predetermined criterion. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168503 | SUPER-CASING FOR CONTACTLESS READER - A contactless reader includes a housing with a front wall oriented to face users of contactless identification tokens. The front wall has an outer surface that bears a first indicia indicating a location at which the contactless identification tokens are to be presented. The contactless reader also includes an antenna and electronic components within the housing for wirelessly sending data to and receiving data from contactless identification tokens. In addition, a casing is provided that attaches to the housing to cover the front wall of the housing and to cover the first indicia, wherein the casing has an outer surface bearing a second indicia that indicates the location at which the contactless identification tokens are to be presented. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168504 | TWO-PART READER FOR CONTACTLESS CARDS - Pursuant to some embodiments, systems, methods, apparatus and means for operating two-part contactless card readers are provided. In some embodiments, the two-part contactless card reader is installed in association with a transaction counter, where the transaction counter has a first surface and a second surface. Pursuant to some embodiments, the device includes a customer-facing unit installed on a first surface of the transaction counter, a base unit installed on a second surface of the transaction counter, the second surface apart from the first surface, where the first surface and the second surface are separated by a substantially solid material with no aperture formed therethrough. The base unit includes electronic components for generating interrogation signals for interrogating contactless cards, the electronic components also for receiving card data signals from the contactless cards, the card data signals indicative of card data stored in the contactless cards. The customer-facing unit includes at least one indicia for indicating, to a user of a contactless card, a location at which the contactless card is to be presented to the contactless card reader. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168505 | CARD READER WITH ASYMMETRIC SPRING - A card reader is positioned in a housing that has length, height and width dimensions. The read head is configured to be coupled to a mobile device and has a slot for swiping a magnetic stripe of a card. The read head reads data on the magnetic stripe and produces a signal indicative of data stored on the magnetic stripe. The read head has length, height and width edge surfaces. An asymmetric spring is coupled to the read head. The asymmetric spring positions the read head to be offset in the housing with the housing length and height edges being non-symmetrical in respect to the length and height edges of the read head. An output jack is adapted to be inserted in a port of the mobile device and deliver an output jack signal to the mobile device. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168506 | Method For Security Purposes - A method for security purposes is disclosed, in which a challenge signal is applied to a physical object and a response signal is received from the physical object. The response signal comprises a plurality of characteristic resonant optical mode or a characteristic of the response signal is determined based on a spatial resolution of at least two frequency components of the response signal that is affected by luminescence effect. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168507 | TERMINAL HAVING ILLUMINATION AND EXPOSURE CONTROL - There is set forth herein an indicia reading terminal having a first illumination and exposure control configuration and a second illumination and exposure control configuration, the first illumination and control configuration having a first associated illumination control and a first associated exposure control, the second illumination and exposure control configuration having a second associated illumination control and a second associated exposure control, wherein with the first illumination control active an average energization level of the illumination subsystem during exposure of one or more frames is higher than with the second illumination control active, and wherein with the first exposure control active an average exposure period of the image sensor array is shorter than with the second exposure control active. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168508 | INDICIA READING TERMINAL HAVING CONFIGURABLE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS - An indicia reading terminal is describe that has a configurable mode, initiated by a trigger control, and in which can be implemented change to various operating characteristics of the terminal. In one embodiment, the trigger control comprises a trigger that is manually actuated by an end user to initiate and/or capture data and information encoded in a decodable indicia. The trigger is also utilized to permit the end user to select from among one or more operating characteristics, such as in one example wherein the trigger is used to scroll or toggle through the operating characteristics. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168509 | Integrated Illumination Assembly for Symbology Reader - Systems and methods provide an illumination assembly for a mark reader. A light transmitter is arranged in a surrounding relationship to an interior area, with the light transmitter having a proximal end and a distal end. An illumination source provides a light for transmission into the light transmitter. The light transmitter distal end allows the light from within the light transmitter to pass through and out of the distal end to provide bright field illumination and dark field illumination. The light transmitter distal end may include a first portion and a second portion, where light from within the light transmitter passes through and out of the first portion to provide bright field illumination, and light from within the light transmitter passes through and out of the second portion to provide dark field illumination. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168510 | Assisting Matrix Code Capture by Signaling Matrix Code Readers - An electronic device identifies that it will transmit a matrix code to a display. Then, the device may transmit a signal to a matrix code reader. The signal instructs the reader to perform a matrix code capture action such as playing an alert, powering an optical reader, launching a capture application, and so on. The device may evaluate one or more conditions before transmitting and the reader may evaluate one or more conditions before performing the action. The device may transmit the signal to any reader within a communication range, only to readers on a matrix code reader list, and so on. Additionally, a reader may transmit a confirmation message to the device when the reader captures a matrix code after receiving a related signal confirming that the matrix code was captured successfully. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168511 | OPTICAL CODE SYMBOL READING SYSTEM EMPLOYING AN ACOUSTIC-WAVEGUIDE STRUCTURE FOR COUPLING SONIC ENERGY, PRODUCED FROM AN ELECTRO-TRANSDUCER, TO SOUND WAVE PORTS FORMED IN THE SYSTEM HOUSING - An optical code symbol reading system including a housing having a light transmission aperture, and at least one sound port formed in the housing. The system includes an optical code symbol reading subsystem for optically reading a code symbol in the field external to the light transmission aperture, and generating symbol character data representative of the read code symbol. An electro-acoustic transducer is disposed in the housing for producing sonic energy. Also, an acoustic-waveguide structure is disposed in the housing, for coupling the sonic energy produced from the electro-acoustic transducer, to the at least sound wave port formed the housing, to audibly signal the reading of a code symbol to the operator of the optical code symbol reading system. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168512 | OPTICAL CODE SYMBOL READING SYSTEM EMPLOYING A LED-DRIVEN OPTICAL-WAVEGUIDE STRUCTURE FOR ILLUMINATING A MANUALLY-ACTUATED TRIGGER SWITCH INTEGRATED WITHIN A HAND-SUPPORTABLE SYSTEM HOUSING - An optical code symbol reading system including a hand-supportable housing having a light transmission aperture. A manually-actuated trigger switch is integrated within the housing. An optical code symbol reading subsystem is disposed in the housing for optically reading a code symbol in the field external to the light transmission aperture, and generating symbol character data representative of the read code symbol. One or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) are disposed in the housing, for producing a visible illumination. Also, an optical-waveguide structure is disposed in the housing for coupling visible illumination produced from the one or more LEDs, so as to illuminate the region about the manually-actuated trigger switch, thereby causing the optically-translucent region about the manually-actuated trigger switch to glow and visually indicate where it is located on the hand-supportable housing. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168513 | BAR CODE IMAGERS - Bar code imagers and methods of operating bar code imagers are described herein. One or more embodiments include a lens, wherein the lens has a focal length associated therewith, and a light-emitting diode, wherein the light-emitting diode is located within the focal length associated with the lens. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168514 | TERMINAL COMPRISING MOUNT FOR SUPPORTING A MECHANICAL COMPONENT - There is set forth herein a terminal having a mount for supporting a mechanical component. The terminal in one embodiment can be hand held and in one embodiment the mechanical component can comprise a hand strap. In one embodiment a terminal can include a pocket for receiving a mount. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168515 | Elongated Security Feature Comprising Machine-Readable Magnetic Regions - The present invention relates to an elongated security element ( | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168516 | RFID TRANSPONDER ENCAPSULATION FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE COVERS - An RFID transponder encapsulated in a dielectric substrate can be integrated, connected, or attached to and used in conjunction with a mobile electronic device cover. The RFID transponder and dielectric substrate can then be encased between the mobile electronic device cover and the mobile electronic device. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168517 | SIM CARD ASSEMBLY, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - There are provided a subscriber identification module (SIM) card assembly, a method of manufacturing the same, and an electronic device including the same. The SIM card assembly includes: a SIM card on which personal identification information is stored; and a SIM card holder to which the SIM card is detachably mounted and including a covering part protecting the SIM card, the covering part being formed integrally with an antenna for local radio communications. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168518 | Manual RFID Antenna Tuning System and Method - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna configured to communicate with an RFID tag. The system also includes an antenna tuner electrically coupled to the RFID antenna, and configured to manually tune the RFID antenna to match an inductance of the RFID tag. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168519 | Actuator - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a riser segment including a flange disposed on a longitudinal end of the riser segment. The system also includes a recess disposed within an outer circumferential surface of the flange. The recess extends along an axial direction from a mating surface of the flange. The system further includes a transmitter disposed within the recess. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168520 | RF IDENTIFICATION DEVICE WITH NEAR-FIELD-COUPLED ANTENNA - An embodiment of a RF identification device is formed by a tag and by a reader. The tag is formed by a processing circuit and a first antenna, which has the function both of transmitting and of receiving data. The reader is formed by a control circuit and by a second antenna, which has the function both of transmitting and of receiving data. The processing circuit is formed by a resonance capacitor, a modulator, a rectifier circuit, a charge-pump circuit and a detection circuit. The antenna of the tag and the processing circuit are integrated in a single structure in completely monolithic form. The first antenna has terminals connected to the input of the rectifier circuit, the output of which is connected to the charge-pump circuit. The charge-pump circuit has an output connected to the detection circuit. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168521 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) IN COMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS, INCLUDING FIBER OPTIC COMPONENTS - Radio frequency identification (RFID)-equipped communication components are disclosed. The communication components can include fiber optic components, such as fiber optic connectors and fiber optic adapters as examples. An RFID-equipped circuit is provided in the communication components to communicate information. In order that the electrical circuit be provided in the communication component without altering the communication component connection type, the circuit may be disposed in at least one recessed area of the communication component housing. In this manner, the communication component maintains its connection type such that it is compatible with a complementary communication component connection type for backwards compatibility while also being RFID-equipped. The circuit may also be provided in a substrate containing one or more electrical contacts coupled to the circuit such that a wired coupling is established with one or more electrical contacts provided in another communication component when connected. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168522 | System and Method of Tagging an Ordnance - A method and system for attaching a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag to an ordnance is provided. By tailoring the packaged tag and electronics to accommodate existing ordnance body cavities the integrity of the bomb casing is maintained. Likewise, fin assemblies also remain intact and are mounted in a conventional manner to the tagged ordnance. Numerous ordnance types, to include the mark (MK) | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168523 | Method for Physically Making Objects Continuous Functions - A set of symbols is encoded using a continuous mapping function to produce corresponding encoded functions, wherein the mapping function is continuous and values of the encoded functions are real and vary continuously. The encoded functions are summed in a spatial domain to generate a summed function, which is biased so that values of a biased function are all positive and real. Then, a physical property of the object is altered according the biased function to arrange a mark on the object. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168524 | SWITCH FOR MULTI FUNCTION CONTROL - The invention provides for a controller such as a thermostat for an HVAC system comprising a housing having a circuit board and a display screen, the display screen having at least one alpha-numeric icon and a group of touch pads comprising at least two displayable touch pads. A microprocessor is provided for controlling the display screen. A sole mechanical button or switch is mounted in the housing and the button has a first end and second end and a touch surface extending between the first end and second end. The sole mechanical button signals the microprocessor in order to adjust the alpha-numeric icon(s), so that the combination of inputs received by the microprocessor from the group of touch pads and sole mechanical button provide for each and every adjustment required for all of the operational functions of the controller. The mechanical button may be a rocker switch. The controller may also include a navigation button. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168525 | GUIDE RAIL - A guide rail that is provided in a track and is brought into contact with a guide wheel of a vehicle to restrict a rolling direction of a running wheel of the vehicle, to thereby guide the vehicle along the track, includes: a rail that comprises a guide portion formed with a guide rail surface with which the guide wheel is brought into contact; and a vibration-isolating member that is provided so as to be in contact with a back surface of the guide rail surface of the guide portion. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168526 | SUPERSONIC NOZZLE - A method of conversion of a single-phase stream into a supersonic homogenous two phase medium includes flowing the stream into an inlet section of a nozzle at an initial pressure, boiling a portion of the liquid medium by accelerating a velocity of the stream through a multistage draw-down of an inner diameter of the inlet of the nozzle to form a mixture of liquid and boiled fluid; and accelerating the mixture to a second velocity by flowing the mixture through an outlet section that diverges along the flow direction. The outlet section includes a concave portion, a convex portion, and a transition between the concave portion and the convex portion in which the concave profile smoothly transitions to the convex profile. A velocity of the stream is equal to a velocity of sound in the stream at a critical section located in the outlet section. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168527 | SLURRY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A slurry distributor for use in a continuous manufacturing process includes an inlet opening and a shaped duct adapted to receive a flow of slurry provided at the inlet opening. The shaped duct has a parabolic guide surface adapted to redirect the flow of slurry. An outlet opening in fluid communication with the shaped duct is adapted to discharge the flow of slurry from the slurry distributor. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168528 | Spray Drift Systems and Methods - Systems and methods for adjusting or providing instructions to spraying systems are provided. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of adjusting a spraying system is provided. The method comprising: electronically determining a current location of a spraying system; electronically determining a proximity to one or more sensitive areas relative to the current location; and adjusting the spraying system in response to a first one of the one or more sensitive areas being within a first distance from the current location. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168529 | TASSEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A FRAGRANCE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENT - A fragrance delivery system similar in appearance, or used in similar locations as a tassel assembly having a fragrance delivery arrangement is provided. The fragrance delivery system similar in appearance, or used in similar locations as a tassel includes an attachment component for hanging the fragrance delivery system similar in appearance, or used in similar locations a tassel, from a conventional supporting article, a head component having a decorative configuration and a skirt component connected to the head component. The skirt component includes a support member and may or may not include a skirt of various materials including strings, cloth, ribbons, wood, glass, plastic or other decorative elements suspended from the support member. A fragrance delivery arrangement is releasably connected to the head component and may or may not be at least partially concealed by the skirt. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168530 | Method And Apparatus For Detecting A Plugged Nozzle Of A Sprayer - A plugged nozzle monitoring system uses a thermal flow sensor located within a spray nozzle of an agricultural sprayer. The thermal flow sensor is free of moving parts and is made of corrosion-resistant materials. The thermal flow sensor is placed within the fluid flow path through the nozzle and activates an alarm if flow through the nozzle falls below the baseline value. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168531 | LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - A liquid delivery system comprises a tank containing a supply of a first liquid. A positive displacement pump operates to withdraw the first liquid from the tank via a suction conduit and to deliver a pressurized flow of the first liquid via a delivery conduit. An adjustable metering orifice in the delivery conduit serves to control the flow of the first liquid through the delivery conduit. A normally closed first valve located in the delivery conduit between the pump and the metering orifice is opened in response to a pressure of the first liquid exceeding a threshold level, and is operative when open to deliver the first liquid to the metering orifice at a substantially constant pressure. A bypass conduit communicates with the tank and with the delivery conduit at a location between the pump and the first valve. A second valve in the bypass conduit is adjustable to accommodate a controlled return flow of the first liquid from the delivery conduit to the tank, thereby modulating the pressure of the first liquid being delivered to the first valve. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168532 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AT-NOZZLE INJECTION OF AGROCHEMICALS - A system and method for combining an additive with a carrier fluid in a spray nozzle. The carrier fluid is fed to one or more nozzles that include an embedded Venturi. The Venturi includes an induction port connected to an additive supply. As the carrier fluid flows through the nozzle, the flow creates a vacuum or suction force that draws in the additive. Of particular advantage, the concentration of the additive combined with the carrier fluid can be maintained constant even if the flow rate of the carrier fluid varies. The system and process are particularly well suited for spraying fields, such as crop fields or orchards, with an agrochemical. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168533 | Package Comprising Petaloid Shaped Base for Producing Foam and Dispersing Creamer and Flavor - According to one embodiment, a package comprises a container member operable to contain a formula and one or more substantially non-flammable propellants for propelling the formula from the container member upon actuation. The package also comprises an aerosol system for dispensing the formula. The package further comprises a petaloid shaped base comprising a plurality of feet operable to contact a support surface. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168534 | JET REGULATOR - A jet regulator, having a non-circular profile when viewed in a flow direction, is provided. The jet regulator includes a jet regulator housing configured to be inserted into a water outlet of a sanitary outlet fitting from an outlet end side. The housing includes a latching part, which has at least one spring arm integrally formed on an outer periphery of the jet regulator housing, the at least one spring arm extending tangentially away from the housing, in the flow direction, toward a free arm end. The at least one spring arm is resiliently biased away from the housing. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168535 | TELESCOPIC WATER SPRAY TOOL - A telescopic water spray tool includes a telescopic tube and a water delivering tube located in the telescopic tube. The telescopic tube includes an outer tube and an inner tube held in the outer tube and movable relative to the outer tube for a displacement to extend outside or retract inside the outer tube. The telescopic tube has a water inlet and a water outlet. The water delivering tube is located in the inner tube and has a first connecting section connected to the water inlet, a second connecting section connected to the water outlet, and a telescopic section bridging the first and second connecting sections. The telescopic section is extended and retracted with the inner tube in the displacement. Hence length of the telescopic tube is adjustable according to cleaning locations, and water in the telescopic tube is not spilled out through gaps between the inner and outer tubes. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168536 | FLEXIBLE TUBE FOR IRRIGATING TREES - A device for watering vegetation, such as a tree, has a flexible tube that can be laid flat and rolled up. The flexible tube has a watertight seal about 2 inches to about 6 inches from each end, which leaves a flap at each end. The flexible tube is placed in a circular configuration around the tree, and its flaps are joined together with hook and loop fasteners. There are one or two openings along the length of the tube through which water can be admitted into the flexible tube. At or near the bottom of the flexible tube is at least one pre-filtered drip emitter from which water can leave the flexible tube at a controlled flow rate. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168537 | REACTOR FEED NOZZLES - Improved reactor feed nozzles are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a feed nozzle comprises an inner tubing encased within an outer heat shield tubing, a first circular hole fabricated in the inner tubing, the first circular hole having a first diameter and serving as a discharge hole, a second circular hole fabricated in the outer heat shield tubing, the second circular hole having a second diameter, wherein the second diameter is larger than the first diameter; and a welded tip for extending a flow path at a declining angle, the welded tip having a section extending at a predetermined angle from the inner tubing to the discharge hole. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168538 | Spin Annular Slit Spray Nozzle and Spray Apparatus Thereof - A spin annular slit spray nozzle includes: a core seat, a spin core, and a spin annular slit orifice. Said core seat has a core chamber, an inlet and an outlet communicated with the core chamber are provided on the core seat; the inlet of the core seat is communicated with a pressurized flow source; said spin core is limited in the core chamber which is concentric with the spin core and may rotate with respect to each other; spin-actuating channels are formed on the spin core or on the core chamber wall. Due to the spin power from the spin-actuating channels, the spin core and the core chamber can rotate with respect to each other; a core head on the outer end of the spin core extends into the outlet of the core chamber; the spin annular slit orifice is form between the core head and the outlet end of the core chamber; the cross-section of the orifice is nearly a circular ring; the fineness and the flow of the pressurized mist of the spray nozzle are controlled respectively through adjusting the gap and diameter of the ring, and the distribution of the drop sizes is thus uniformly finer. A spray apparatus comprises said spin annular slit spray nozzle and the sprinkler body communicated with the spray nozzle core seat. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168539 | DOUBLE FEED SPREADER HAVING TWO DISPENSING HOLES - The present invention relates to a double feed spreader having two dispensing holes, constituted by forming two dispensing holes in a large-capacity feed spreader for dispensing granular feed and organic compost, and consequently by providing a dual shutter and a dual spreader fan to enable the quick and effective spreading of feed over a wide area. The double feed spreader of the present invention comprises: a rectangular large-capacity hopper fixed onto a frame and having a plurality of dispensing holes in the lower portion thereof; a dual shutter fixed onto the frame and mounted at the bottom of the dispensing holes so as to dispense organic compost and granular feed through a first and second outlet; a plurality of spreader fans fixed onto the frame so as to be rotatable by means of power received from another fanning implement, and installed at a bottom of the dual shutter; and a granular feed dispenser and an organic compost dispenser connected by a plurality of arms and operating levers to control the opening and closing of the first and second outlets of the dual shutter, wherein the dual shutter is configured to selectively dispense granular feed and organic compost through the first outlet and the second outlet. Accordingly, the above-described feed spreader of the present invention enables both the selective spreading of granular feed and organic compost over a wide area and the free transport of feed when using a large-capacity hopper, and prevents different feed from clumping together. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168540 | 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. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168541 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SUBMICRON POLYMER POWDER - A method and apparatus for manufacturing a submicron polymer powder from solid polymer bodies or coarse particles, preferably of polytetrafluoroethylene powder, wherein powder is ground into fibrous particles in the first stage and is disintegrated into submicron particles by aerodynamic treatment in the second stage, where a gas-particle mixture is subject to the effect of centrifugal forces and suction forces acting in the direction opposite to the centrifugal forces, a pulsating sign-alternating temperature field generated by a pulsed supply of liquid nitrogen, turbulent forces of vortexes, and aerodynamic forces that cause alternating compression and expansion of the gas-particle mixture. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168542 | SIZING ROLLER SCREEN ORE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A mined ore processing apparatus to process mined ores, such as oil sands ore, into granular material is disclosed. An ore processor bed receives the ore to be processed. The ore processor bed has a frame supporting several rotating elements each separately driven to provide independent rotation rate and direction from the other. The ore processing bed is operable as a sizing device to decimate mined ore supply into granular material and separating it from rocks and other large lump mineral materials found in situ. The ore processing bed may be oriented to provide an upward inclination, which, when combined with alternating rotating element rotation directions, provides a crushing action to the ore material to crush larger rock. Alternately, a rock crusher is also provided to disintegrate oversized materials. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168543 | BLADE SET FOR JAWS USED IN RAIL BREAKING DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT - A blade set associated with jaws for demolition equipment used to break railroad rails includes a bottom blade associated with a bottom jaw and a top blade associated with a top jaw, wherein the bottom jaw and the top jaw are rotatable relative to one another. The bottom blade includes two spaced-apart support rails separated by a cavity, while the top blade includes a single raised knife rail positioned and central to the cavity and rotatable toward the cavity. The top blade additionally may be marked with indicia, such as red paint, such that the machine operator may properly orient the top blade during a cutting operation to maximize safety. Additionally, the recesses may also be aligned and sized to engage the head and the foot of a rail such that tension and/or a bending moment is introduced between the head and foot of the rail. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168544 | HANDHELD TOBACCO GRINDER WITH WINDOWS - A grinder used to grind material, such as tobacco leaves and other dried fruit and herbs, having windows or plastic covered openings that provide visual access to the interior of the compartment in which the finely grinded material is collected. These windows or plastic covered openings allow the user to visually determine whether sufficient material has been grinded without the burdensome task of repeatedly opening and closing the compartment. Furthermore, the grinder of the present invention is designed to allow the windows or openings to be covered and sealed by a single clear plastic part that is injection molded directly onto the sidewalls of the grinder. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168545 | POULTRY LITTER MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - A litter management device, such as a device configured to disintegrate and/or de-cake caked litter from poultry is described. In some embodiments, the litter management device includes a litter de-caking mechanism contained within a housing, which is supported by a movable frame. The litter de-caking mechanism includes one or more hammers flexibly attached, such as via chains, to a rotation bar, enabling the hammers to rotate in a circular motion around the rotation bar and within the housing. The rotation of the hammers causes the hammers to strike, often at high speeds, caked litter within a target area, which disintegrates the caked litter, allowing for the removal of the caked litter from an area generally used by poultry, among other benefits. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168546 | GRINDING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A grinding apparatus having a housing capable of being removably attached to an upper journal housing of a pulverizer. The housing has an open first end, a closed second end, an outer peripheral surface, and a sidewall. The outer peripheral surface has a grinding portion for grinding a solid fuel. The sidewall defines an oil chamber sized and configured to receive a shaft of the pulverizer. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168547 | Correction Tape Re-Tensioning Mechanism and Correction Tape Dispenser Comprising Same - A correction tape dispenser includes a body having a plurality of body teeth disposed on an inner surface thereof, an applicator tip mounted in the body, and a supply and take-up assembly mounted in the body, the supply and take-up assembly being biased away from the body teeth with a biasing element. The supply and take-up assembly includes a supply reel and a take-up reel. The supply reel and the take-up reel have a common axis of rotation. One of the supply reel and the take-up reel include a plurality of teeth that engage the plurality of body teeth during correction tape re-tensioning when the biasing force from the biasing element is overcome. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168548 | SEATBELT DEVICE - A seatbelt device for preventing a torque limiter mechanism from operating due to inertia force when a gear rotates quickly due to a winding force of an electric actuator, while maintaining satisfactory operating characteristics of the torque limiter mechanism. In the torque limiter mechanism, when a motor is driven to perform a wind-up operation, a prescribed operational torque that is set as a torque at which a limit spring moves from an engaging surface where the limit spring is positioned when a large-diameter side gear and a small-diameter side gear are in an assembled state, to an adjacent engaging surface, is greater than an operational torque at which the limit spring moves from the adjacent engaging surface to a next adjacent engaging surface by means of a shear pin. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168549 | HOSE REEL SPRING ADJUSTMENT - An enclosed hose reel | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168550 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORAGE AND TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY FLOORING SURFACE - Systems and methods of rolling and unrolling secondary flooring surfaces, such as tall pile polyethylene turf, are provided. The system includes a drive system that allows for the conversion of a primary surface into a secondary flooring surface in a relatively short period of time. The drive system includes core adjustable speed drive units for controlling the speed and torque of the motors that drive the core, as well as roller adjustable speed drive units for controlling the speed of the front roller. The core adjustable speed drive units control the torque of the core motors during roll up and control the speed of the core motors during roll out. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168551 | HOSE REEL MOUNTING TUBE CONSTRAINT - A hose reel | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168552 | ANTI-KINKING TRANSMISSION AND GUIDING SYSTEM FOR RUNNING CABLES - An anti-kinking transmission and guiding system is described, comprising at least one first ed un second cable running mutually parallel along an axis (X-X) and subtended between a respective winding and unwinding system and at least one output guiding and transmission assembly of such cables, at least one anti-kinking guiding and transmission assembly of such cables being interposed between the winding and unwinding system and the output guiding and transmission assembly, such anti-kinking guiding and transmission assembly of such cables and such output guiding and transmission assembly being rotating around such rotation axis (X-X), a rotation of such anti-kinking guiding and transmission assembly around such rotation axis (X-X) being adapted to perform a winding shaped as an helical cylinder of such cables along such rotation axis (X-X) without contact or rubbing points between such cables. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168553 | WINDING MANDREL FOR THE PRODUCTION OF REELS OF WEB MATERIAL - The winding mandrel includes a substantially cylindrical wall with expandable members for the torsional locking of tubular winding cores. At least one portion of the wall is made of carbon fiber in a polymer resin matrix. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168554 | SYSTEM FOR STORING A BULK SUPPLY OF CABLE FOR CONTROLLED PAYOUT AND METHOD OF USING THE SYSTEM - A system and method for storing a wrapped supply of cable for controlled payout. A container has a peripheral wall bounding a storage space, a top and a bottom. A support assembly is provided on the container for the supply of wrapped cable through which the supply of wrapped cable, operatively placed within the storage space, can be turned guidingly within the storage space around a first axis. The peripheral wall has an opening through which cable from the wrapped supply operatively placed in the storage space can be directed and drawn to cause the operatively placed supply of wrapped cable to turn around the first axis and thereby cause cable to be controllably paid out. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168555 | AUTONOMOUS STRATOSPHERIC LIGHTER-THAN-AIR AIRCRAFT AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING RADIO AND OPTICAL COMMUNICATION, TELEVISION BROADCASTING AND MONITORING - The invention relates to an autonomous stratospheric aircraft which is lighter than air, and to a method for providing radio and optical communication, television broadcasting and monitoring with the aid of communication equipment arranged on the aircraft. The present invention can be used for producing lighter-than-air aircraft as well as global and regional communication and television broadcasting and multi-aspect monitoring systems and networks. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168556 | PRE-LANDING, ROTOR-SPIN-UP APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method and apparatus for reducing roll of rotorcraft landing in autorotation may include executing a flight with a rotorcraft. The flight may include first, second, and third portions ordered sequentially. During the first portion, the rotorcraft may be flown with the rotor exclusively in autorotation. During the second portion, the rotorcraft may be flown with the rotor powered at least partially by an engine of the rotorcraft, which may increase the rotational speed of the rotor. During the third portion, the rotorcraft may be flown with the rotor exclusively in autorotation. The flight and the third portion may terminate simultaneously with a touch down of the rotorcraft. Kinetic energy stored in the rotor during the second portion, during the third portion, bring the ground speed of the rotorcraft to substantially zero before touching down. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168557 | Integrated Aircraft Ground Navigation Control System - An aircraft ground control system that moves an aircraft on the ground between landing and take off without external mechanical assistance from airport tugs or tow vehicles or reliance on thrust produced by the aircraft's engines is provided. The aircraft ground control system interfaces only with an aircraft auxiliary power unit or other aircraft power supply, but otherwise operates independently of aircraft systems. A system integrator and controller links cockpit controls designed to actuate the transmission of power to system components and to activate system components only under predetermined conditions with selectively activatable drivers in driving connection with one or more aircraft wheels to move the aircraft on the ground at selected torques and speeds. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168558 | AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN ELEMENT FOR MOUNTING AN ENGINE AND ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT - An engine is mounted on a structure by an intermediate structure assembled by flanges, to the structure and to the engine, where a rigid structure connects the flanges. This arrangement enables design of the structure to be simplified while allowing a substantial overhang when it is sought to mount the engine by the plane of its center of gravity, while being obliged to move the mounting structure away from it. The intermediate structure is resistant to forces resulting from the overhang, and also allows assemblies that are favorable to a balanced transmission of forces to the structure and a satisfactory ability to filter vibrations. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168559 | Removable Horizontal Stabilizer for Helicopter - An easily removable and lightweight horizontal stabilizer configured to provide aerodynamic stability for a rotorcraft. The horizontal stabilizer comprising a spar removably coupled to a tailboom with a removable spar attachment means, the spar being located transversely through a tailboom opening and configured to provide structural support for at least a first horizontal airfoil and a second horizontal airfoil. The first and second horizontal airfoils are configured to fittingly receive the spar so that the spar fits at least partially inside the first and second horizontal airfoils. The first and second horizontal air-foils extend outboard from the tailboom to provide aerodynamic pitch stability. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168560 | FLOW REGULATION IN AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS - The present invention relates generally to flow regulation in aircraft systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to a flow regulator | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168561 | FUSELAGE MOUNTED LANDING GEAR - A landing gear for an aircraft. The landing gear may have a wheel/truck assembly, an oleo strut/support frame for supporting the wheel/truck assembly, and a retraction assembly attached to the oleo strut/support frame, the retraction assembly for moving the landing gear between a deployed position and a retracted position. The retraction assembly may have a pivoting trunnion brace attached to the oleo strut/support frame and to a fuselage of the aircraft for positioning the wheel/truck assembly, the oleo strut/support frame and the retraction assembly at least substantially fully within the fuselage of the aircraft in the retracted position. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168562 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING TRAPDOORS CLOSING THE HOLD OF AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR - A device for driving at least one door ( | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168563 | ADJUSTABLE IRON FITTING FOR THE INSTALLATION AND FITTING OF AIRCRAFT FAIRING - It is intended for installing and fitting, in conjunction with other iron fittings, a fairing on an aircraft in correspondence with a housing located at the junction of a stabiliser and a fuselage of an aircraft structure. Wherein each iron fitting comprises:
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| 20120168564 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A REFUELING DROGUE ASSEMBLY - A method and system for a refueling drogue coupling system are provided. The system includes a coupling latch assembly coupled to the coupling outlet wherein the coupling latch assembly includes a latch member configured to matingly engage a complementary latch-receiving member of a refueling probe. The coupling latch assembly further includes a latch member actuator operatively coupled to the latch member to permit the latch member to move from a first locked position to a second unlocked position. A probe position sensor is configured to detect a position of the refueling probe. A hose tension sensor is configured to measure a tension in a hose coupled to the coupling inlet. A drogue control system is positioned on the refueling drogue coupling system and communicatively coupled to the latch member actuator, the probe position sensor, and the hose tension sensor. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168565 | MULTI-GROMMET RETAINED SLIDER FOR PARACHUTES - A reefing slider for providing improved line management and canopy deployment characteristics of a ram air inflated airfoil type canopy. During initial descent of the parachute the slider, secured by retaining elements, is held against the canopy in the upper reefing position where it mechanically restricts canopy deployment while giving the canopy time to achieve proper orientation following the drop from the launching aircraft. Upon sufficient air flow into the canopy cells, the retaining elements separate, releasing the slider and enabling full opening of the canopy. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168566 | System for global earth navigation using inclined geosynchronous orbit satellite - A global earth navigation satellite system may be provided. The global earth navigation satellite system may include a group of satellites including at least one inclined geosynchronous satellite disposed in at least one orbital plane distinguished based on an interval determined based on a longitudinal coordinate of the earth, and the at least one inclined geosynchronous satellite may be disposed in the at least one orbital plane at predetermined intervals, and may revolve around the earth at a predetermined inclination of satellite orbit so as to provide, over time, geometric shape change information associated with the earth, geometric shape change information associated with a low earth orbit satellite, and geometric shape change information associated with a geostationary satellite. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168567 | ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSFER ASSEMBLY - An assembly for an aircraft including a first structure mounted to a second structure, and a power transfer assembly electrically connecting the first and second structures. The first structure is movable relative to the second structure between a retracted and an extended position. The power transfer assembly includes a housing, a spool mounted for rotation relative to the housing and biased to rotate in a first direction, and an electrical cable adapted to be wound around the spool when the spool rotates, such that movement of the first structure from its retracted to its extended position causes the cable to be unwound from the spool by rotation of the spool in a second direction opposite the first. Also, a method of electrically connecting the first and second structures. The invention may be applied to an aircraft wing to electrically connect a leading edge slat to a fixed aerofoil portion. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168568 | ROTOR UNLOADING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method and apparatus for enabling high speed flight in a rotorcraft are disclosed. The method may include executing a flight with a rotorcraft. The flight may include a first portion and second portion ordered sequentially. During the first portion, the rotorcraft may be flown with the rotor exclusively in autorotation. Once sufficient airspeed is obtained, the flight may transition to the second portion. Wherein, substantially all of the weight of the rotorcraft may be supported by one or more fixed wing surfaces of the rotorcraft. Thus, during the second portion, the rotor may be completely unloaded. To keep the rotor stable by turning, the rotor may be powered during the second portion by an engine of the rotorcraft by way of a prerotation system. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168569 | RAIL - A rail or grooved rail having upper and lower parts made of different materials, the upper part having a head and being made of a water-resistant material, and the lower part being made of structural steel, and wherein the lower part of the rail is a profile element having a web or a flat element forming a web. | 2012-07-05 |
