29th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090178184 | Sport helmet - A helmet padding consists of sets of one or more tubes, with each set of tubes located at a crucial area of the shell of the helmet. An armature and tubes are connected together and mounted within the inner shell of the helmet. The helmet uses a new fastener to fasten a cage to the helmet shell allowing sides of the cage to be mounted directly against the shell, reducing the width of the shell on each side. A ball is attached to a portion of a bar of the cage to act as a limit stop precluding movements of the cage with respect to the helmet. A chin bar is fastened to the helmet at two points on each side of the shell. The shell is molded with recessed portions designed to receive the two branches of the chin bar on each side where they will be fastened to the shell so that the outer surfaces of the chin guard are flush with the shell at the locations of attachment to provide a smooth transition and reduce weight. An adjustment device to adjust the fit of the helmet to the user includes a star wheel on each side of the helmet attached to an arcuate flexible strip extending rearwardly around the occipital area of the skull. A sliding mechanism attached to the strip allows the strip to be moved forward and backward to allow it to be tightened or loosened, respectively, with respect to the player's head. A ratcheting lateral adjustment device is also disclosed. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178185 | Face and eye guard device - The eye guard, while complying with ASTM F803-03, has been ergonometrically designed to comfortably fit on the user's face, and to provide openings for the eyes allowing clear vision while at the same time protecting the eyes from impacts from a lacrosse ball. The eye openings are completely open and have dimensions intended to preclude a lacrosse ball from passing therethrough. The upper edges of the eye openings are displaced rearwardly with respect to the lower edges a sufficient distance to preclude a lacrosse ball from striking the two edges simultaneously in a direction that could possibly cause an eye impact. That displacement is specifically devised to cause a lacrosse ball striking one or the other of the edges to be deflected away from the eyes of the player. The upper edge of the eye openings also defines the lower edge of a visor surface. That visor surface transitions from the openings to the rearward edge of the eye guard where it engages the face of the user above the eyes. Below the eye openings, additional openings are provided that are shaped to be aesthetically pleasing and also create a nose engaging portion designed to surround upper portions of the nose. Temples are preferably molded of a flexible material and may include a unique attachment device for an elastic band used to hold the eye guard on the head of the user. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178186 | Flame Resistant Fabrics Having Improved Resistance to Surface Abrasion or Pilling and Methods for Making Them - Flame resistant fabrics and garments that have improved resistance to pilling and/or abrasion are disclosed. The fabrics, the fibers or yarns that make up the fabrics, or garments made from the fabrics are treated with a finish composition that is applied to the fibers, yarns, fabrics, or garments and then cured. The finish composition increases the resistance to pilling and/or abrasion of the fibers, yarns, fabrics, or garments. The finish composition includes a polymeric abrasion resistance aid, an alkylfluoropolymer, a polyethylene, and a wetting agent. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178187 | Garment Prepared From Fluoropolymer Staple Yarn - A single layer, lightweight protective garment prepared from a fabric made of woven polytetrafluoroethylene staple fiber yam, the fabric having an outer surface composed fluoropolymer staple fibers. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178188 | On-Tank Toilet Dispenser - Disclosed is a dispenser for dispensing a composition in response to level changes in a liquid in a tank. The dispenser includes a container for holding the composition, a discharge conduit in fluid communication with the container, an air inlet in fluid communication with the container, and a level sensing member mounted to the dispenser such that a lower end of the level sensing member contacts the liquid in the tank and senses its level. In use, a rise of the liquid in the tank between a lower liquid level and a higher liquid level causes the level sensing member to alter air pressure in a headspace of the container above the composition and thereby cause a controlled discharge of the composition from the discharge conduit; and a fall of the liquid in the tank between the higher liquid level and the lower liquid level causes the level sensing member to alter pressure in the headspace and thereby causing air to be vented into the headspace from the air inlet. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178189 | Structural toilet accessory support system - A structural toilet accessory support system used in bathrooms provides comfort, support and stability to the user when sitting down or standing up from a toilet. The invention responds to the need for a suitable support for the arms and back of anyone using a toilet. The system is suitable for use with toilets and seats already commercially available and adds aesthetics to the surrounding environment. The invention is available in various colors so that it can blend with the environment. For example, the invention can be made with silver plating, chromium plating, brushed steel or lacquer of different colors. In addition, the invention can be easily removed or transported. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178190 | PASSIVELY DISCHARGING AND WATER-SAVING TOILET BOWL - Disclosed herein is a passively discharging and water-saving toilet bowl having an operation mechanism in which all parts are accurately operated as well as a water supply controlling mechanism by which the water level in a water reservoir can be controlled arbitrarily. The toilet bowl, having an operation mechanism conducted with an operation unit comprising: a first operation unit, operated with a manipulation lever, communicating both with a stool-discharging piston for opening or closing a stool-discharging pipe and with a flap valve for opening or closing a water reservoir; and a second operation unit, operating in response to the position of a float for controlling the water level of the water reservoir in such a manner that the second operation unit is connected to and separated from the first operation unit when the float is situated at an upper position and a lower position, respectively. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178191 | POOL - A birthing pool for holding water comprises a floor | 2009-07-16 |
20090178192 | AUTOMATIC BATHROOM FILLER | 2009-07-16 |
20090178193 | PATIENT TRANSFER DEVICE - A transfer device transfers an individual from a bed to an adjacent support surface or vice versa and includes a mobile unit defined by a base and an upstanding structure having lower and upper end portions respectively adjacent to and remote from the base. A lower drive pulley and an upper idler pulley are located respectively adjacent to and remote from the base. A motor rotates the lower drive pulleys to wind thereupon a cable at least partially entrained upon the upper idler pulley. Clamps releasably connect the cable to a slide interposed between an individual and a bed or an adjacent support surface upon which an individual is reposed whereby upon operation of the motor, the slide with an individual thereon is pulled from a bed to an associated adjacent support surface or vice versa. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178194 | Manual Lifting Pelvic Harness - A manual lifting pelvic harness for lifting or otherwise assisting debilitated patients has a adjustable belt, adjustable straps for encircling the thighs adjacent the buttocks, and fasteners such as tongues and buckles for securing the belt about the patient and securing the straps to the belt. Straps encircle the legs independently or cross over at the patient's crotch. The belt is wide, padded and slightly stiff. Alternatively, the straps have links at their ends and the links fit over the tongue of the belt before the tongue is inserted into the buckle to fasten the belt. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178195 | Foldable cot with quick lock system - A foldable cot includes a cot frame includes two longitudinal and a plurality of supporting legs, and a fabric made cot panel, wherein the longitudinal arms are coupled with the longitudinal edge portions of the cot panel respectively. A tensional enhancing arrangement includes two transverse arms coupled with the transverse edge portions of the cot panel, and four coupling joints rotatably mounted with end portions of the transverse arms to couple with four ends of the longitudinal arms respectively, wherein each of the transverse arms is rotated between a releasing position that the cot panel is loosely supported by the longitudinal arms and the transverse arms, and a setup position that the cot panel is stretched towards the four peripheral edges thereof for enhancing a tension of the cot panel. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178196 | Portable support assemblies - An apparatus has a collapsible base that assumes a deployed position and a collapsed position where the base has a smaller size than in the deployed configuration. A surface is removably attached to the base. The base includes a frame system that includes a plurality of struts that are hingedly connected to each other. The surface can be used as a sleeping surface, a table top, a game surface, or for other similar purposes. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178197 | Bedding assembly - A bedding assembly includes a fitted sheet forming opposing side panels when engaging a mattress and including at least one fastener positioned longitudinally along at least one of the fitted sheet opposing side panels. The bedding assembly also includes a top sheet forming opposing side panels when engaging a mattress and including at least one complimentary fastener positioned longitudinally along at least one of the top sheet opposing side panels, the at least one complementary fastener of the top sheet substantially aligning with the at least one fastener of the fitted sheet. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178198 | EMERGENCY STRETCHER - A stretcher includes a patient support, a base, and a plurality of support members, which supports the patient support relative to the base. The support members are adapted and arranged to raise or lower the base relative to the patient support. The stretcher also includes a releasable locking link between the patient support and a fixable point at the base. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178199 | SENSOR UNIT, BED FOR A PATIENT AND METHOD OF MODIFYING A PATIENT'S BED - The present invention allows on demand retrofit of a bed ( | 2009-07-16 |
20090178200 | EMERGENCY STRETCHER - A stretcher includes a patient support, a base, a plurality of support members supporting the patient support relative to the base, which are adapted and arranged to raise or lower the base relative to the patient support, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is actuatable between a locked position wherein the locking mechanism locks the support members at a fixed height and an unlocked position wherein the support members are released from being locked at the fixed height so that the base or the patient support may be moved relative to the other. Further, the locking mechanism is configured to provide a stop for the support members and absorb energy from the support members are release and the support members engage the stop. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178201 | Adjustable Bed Having Movable Lumbar Support - An adjustable bed includes an articulated deck comprising head, seat, leg and foot deck boards hingedly joined together and supported from a frame movable relative to a stationary base. An lumbar support assembly, including a linear actuator operatively coupled to one of the deck boards, includes a plate which may be raised or lowered through an opening the articulated deck. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178202 | Infant pillow device - An infant pillow device including a head and neck positioner(s) for retaining the infant's head and neck to prevent lateral, upwardly, downwardly, and rotational movement of the infants head. The infant pillow device aligns the infant's head, neck and spine when positioned on the infant pillow device. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178213 | MIXTURES OF REACTIVE DYES AND THEIR USE - Dye mixtures that comprise | 2009-07-16 |
20090178214 | Ramp With Vehicle Attachment - The present invention relates to a ramp. The ramp includes at least two stiles. Each stile has a top, a bottom and four sides. A plurality of shoulders are equally spaced apart and mounted on one side of each stile. A plurality of rungs are aligned with the shoulders. Each rung has a right end, a left end and four sides. A plurality of notches are located on the right end and left end of each rung. The number of shoulders equals the number of the notches and the shoulders and notches are tightly fitted together to form the ramp. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178215 | ORAL HYGIENE DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - An oral hygiene device includes a handle and a cleaning head supported on one end of the handle. A vibratory source is supported on the handle and is operative to generate vibratory output. A mounting element is disposed between the handle and the vibratory source. A connecting member extends between the vibratory source and the cleaning head, and is adapted to generate motion at the cleaning head in response to the vibratory output generated at the vibratory source. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178216 | Subsea Conduit Cleaning Tool - The invention described herein relates to a cleaning tool for cleaning subsea conduits, such as tendons, risers or strakes. This invention comprises a flotation collar and brush member which may be attached to a subsea conduit and which may travel up a subsea conduit as a result of buoyancy forces and be retracted using one or more winches. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178217 | Apparatus and Method for Encouraging Hand Washing - A device to encourage hand washing which provides visual feedback to a user who can control a video game or other visual feedback device while washing their hands. The device features at least one controller configured to operate when wet or continually doused with water while the user is washing their hands. The user may view a video or other means for visual interaction while washing their hands, and control a portion of the display with the controller. A video game or the like may thus be played by washing their hands thereby providing user encouragement to wash their hands. The controller may be employed with movement to provide a dermabrasive action against the palm of the user and with a surrounding skirt which is adapted to clean the back side of their hand while operating the controller. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178218 | Cloth Accessory with Removable Insert - A cloth accessory includes a cover member of a soft and flexible material, which forms an enclosure having an opening therein. An insert is configured to fit within the cover member and hold the opening of the cover member in an open position with a substantially constant size and shape. A cloth is coupled to the cover member and has a first and second configuration. The cloth is retracted substantially into the cover member for storage in the first configuration. In the second configuration the cloth is extended through the insert and the opening of the cover member, and substantially out of the cover member for use while remaining coupled to the cover member. An associated method for cleaning or treating a device includes providing a cloth accessory, orienting the cloth into the second configuration and contacting a device with the cloth to clean or treat the device. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178219 | ORAL CARE TOOTHBRUSH - An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178220 | Toothbrush and process for producing such a toothbrush - The invention relates to a toothbrush having a handle and a head part, on which bristle filaments and at least one flexible cleaning element are arranged. The at least one flexible cleaning element is arranged on a carrier element, which consists of a hard material, and is connected to the head part. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178221 | Brush - A one-piece brush applicator formed by rolling a sheet of material is disclosed. The brush handle and the brush tip are formed from a single sheet of material that is rolled to form the brush with the handle. Only one material is required and no assembly is necessary. The brush handle and the brush tip are formed at the same time from a single sheet of material. The brush tip may have various shapes such as a flat tip or a pointed tip. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178222 | Glory Wipes - The present invention is particularly to the design of the flushable wet wipe. The Glory Wipe as it is called has been designed to address the needs of users who have limited range of motion while cleansing personal areas of the body. The wipe enhances or extends the reach of its user. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178243 | HANDLE - The invention describes a handle including a grip element and a fastening element, which are situated spaced apart from each other by at least one damping element; at least one of the contact surfaces of the grip element or fastening element, which are oriented toward each other via the damping element, is embodied as profiled so that the contact surface is enlarged. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178244 | Flex accommodating cable terminations - Cable terminations having features which reduce stress in the transition between the potted region and the freely flexing region of a cable when the cable flexes laterally with respect to the anchor. Several favorable geometries are disclosed. The use of a supplemental buffer material to reduce stress is also disclosed. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178245 | Magnetic Garment Fastener - The magnetic garment fastener is a releasable closure for fur garments. The magnetic garment fastener includes first and second magnets, each magnet having first and second opposed magnetic poles. The first and second magnets are sealed within first and second pockets, respectively. Each of the pockets has opposed front and rear panels, with the first magnetic pole of each magnet being positioned adjacent the front panel of the respective pocket. The first and second pockets are attached to the garment adjacent a pair of free edges, preferably sealed within the pelt of the edges to hide the magnets from the exterior of the garment, such that positioning the rear panel of one of the pockets adjacent the front panel of the other pocket releasably fastens the pair of free edges of the garment together. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178246 | Automatic zipper mechanism for clothing - An opening and closure mechanism for a zipper, the mechanism comprising a resilient elastic band or strap secured to the zipper handle with opposing ends of the resilient elastic strap being secured to at least one side of the waist band closure, and preferably opposing ends of the resilient elastic strap being secured to opposing sides of the waist band closure such that separating the waist band closure causes the resilient elastic strap to open the zipper closure mechanism by retracting the zipper handle downwardly; and closure of the waist band fastener releases tension on the resilient elastic strap allowing the resilient elastic strap to retract the zipper upwardly to a closed position. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178247 | CLIP ASSEMBLY - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a clip assembly configured to securely connect a first component to a second component. The clip assembly may include a rotatable pin and a housing. The rotatable pin includes a shaft connected to a neck, which is, in turn, connected to a head having a first dimension and a second dimension. The first dimension is greater than the second dimension. The housing is configured to receive and retain the rotatable pin and includes a pin chamber and opposing flex arms extending into the pin chamber. The first dimension of the head is configured to spread the flex arms open into a locked position, and the second dimension of the head is configured to allow the flex arms to retract to an unlocked position. The rotatable pin is configured to be rotated between the locked and unlocked positions. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178248 | FIXED LENGTH CLAMP ASSEMBLY - The invention provides a clamp assembly for holding a set of seal elements to a rail, the assembly including an arm sub-assembly and a locking mechanism. The arm sub-assembly includes first and second arms which are pivotally attached by a pin. The first arm includes an elongate first link portion and a first engagement portion extending substantially transversely to the first link portion. The first engagement portion includes a first contact part which is adapted to engage a selected one of the set of seal elements. In addition, the second arm includes a second link portion and a second engagement portion extending substantially transversely to the second link portion. Also, the second engagement portion includes a second contact part adapted to engage another one of the set of seal elements. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178249 | AUGER CLIP ASSEMBLY - An auger clip assembly configured to be secured to a foam panel may include a main body having a cylindrical main wall that define a central chamber, a first set of opposed threads radially extending from the main wall and a connection stud secured to the main body. Each of the threads includes a leading edge connected to a trailing end, which is in turn connected to a stop flap that outwardly extends from the main wall. The connection stud is configured to securely mate into a reciprocal hole of a structure, such as a vehicle frame. The main body securely connects within a mating hole of the foam panel through a quarter turn. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178250 | KARABINER - A karabiner including a generally C-shaped body having opposed free ends with a gap therebetween and a gate for closing the gap through constraint. The gate is formed of a wire member located on one free end of the body and includes a shaped free end. The other free end of the body is configured to receive the shaped free end of the gate, and includes a shape that corresponds substantially with the shape of the shaped end of the gate. In one embodiment, the loop is oriented substantially transversely to the plane of the karabiner body, and in another embodiment, the second free end of the body includes a recessed seat. A locking means on the gate or karabiner body is also disclosed. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178251 | SIDE RELEASE BUCKLE - A side release buckle includes a female buckle member that has two female coupling arms each with a forwardly extending coupling hole and a side opening, and a male buckle member that has two spring arms and two male coupling arms respectively supported on the spring arms and insertable with the spring arms into the coupling holes of the female coupling arms for engagement with the side openings of the female coupling arms. The female coupling arms are elastically outwardly deformable to lower the insertion force of the male buckle member. Disengaging the male coupling arms from the female coupling arms does not cause the female coupling arms to deform elastically outwards, and therefore a high deplugging force is required. An adapter may be provided to secure the female buckle member to an external object. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178252 | STRUCTURE OF SIDE RELEASE BUCKLE - A side release buckle includes a female buckle member that has two coupling holes axially disposed at two sides of a female buckle base thereof and two side openings transversely disposed at an outer side relative to the coupling holes, and a male buckle member that has two male coupling arms for insertion into the coupling holes of the female coupling arms, a male buckle base, and two spring arms respectively connected between the male coupling arms and two distal ends of the male buckle base, each spring arm having a buffer space and a Ω-shaped buffer arm portion connected between the associating male coupling arm and the male buckle base at an outer side of the buffer space for allowing elastic deformation of the spring arm during connection/disconnection between the male buckle member and the female buckle member, achieving the effect of low insertion (plugging) force and high extraction (deplugging) force. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178253 | SIDE RELEASE BUCKLE - A side release buckle includes a female buckle member, which has two female coupling arms each having a forwardly extending coupling hole and a side opening, a male buckle member, which has two forwardly extending spring arms and two male coupling arms respectively forwardly extending from the spring arms and insertable with the spring arms into the coupling holes of the female coupling arms for engagement with the side openings of the female coupling arms, and an adapter member, which has a mounting base that is inserted into a receiving space between the female coupling arms of the female buckle member before connection of the male buckle member and locked thereto after connection of the male buckle member and a coupling device at the top side for fastening to an external object. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178254 | BUCKLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND MANFACTURING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A support assembly is disclosed generally including a buckle component or components and a positioning member of flexible material that is arranged and configured to support the buckle component in a predetermined elevated position or predetermined positions for multiple components while also allowing for resilient shifting thereof. In the preferred form, the flexible material is belt webbing that has a plurality of fold portions folded and sewn together in a specific manner. Sew patterns are disclosed as well as methods and fixtures for forming the belt webbing positioning member. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178255 | Retaining device - An inventive retaining device which can be adjusted in three spatial directions, in particular for fastening a first component to a second component, includes a first plate, which can be fixedly connected to the second component, as well as a second plate, which can be adjusted in a first spatial direction relative to the first plate, and a third plate, which can be adjusted in a second spatial direction relative to the second plate and a centering pin, which can be fixedly connected to the first component and can be adjusted in a third spatial direction relative to the third plate. The inventive retaining device allows a particularly flexible regulation of tolerances and facilitates an assembly and/or disassembly of the components. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178256 | Ratcheting adjustable tank band and buckle assembly for securing gas cylinders to backpacks - A buckle assembly especially for use in securing gas cylinders such as scuba air tanks to a diver's backpack. A ratcheting feature of the buckle eliminates the need to reposition the buckle position to lengthen or shorten the band. The band in a preferred embodiment, is separated into two separate portions, but could be also one continuous element eliminating two separate attachments to the backpack. One belt portion is attached to the buckle at one end and is fixed to the backpack at the other end. The other belt portion contains the teeth at one end for receiving the buckle and the other end is fixed to the backpack. To secure the tank into the backpack, the tank is placed into the desired position, then the toothed end of the belt is placed into the receiving end of the buckle. The buckle is open to its longest position. The band end containing the teeth is slid into the ratchet portion of the buckle until it is tight. A spring beneath the ratchet member keeps the edge of the ratchet engaged with the teeth on the band. The buckle is then moved over center to the locked position, tightening and securing the end of the attached band beneath it. The pivot position of the over-center tightening action is calculated to provide the correct tightening force to secure the tank in place without the possibility of loosening or slipping. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178257 | Shoelace holders - The Shoe Lace Holder is an invention specifically designed to secure a tied shoe lace, thus preventing the unraveling of the shoe lace. The Shoe Lace Holders offer multiple advantages: Parents and caregivers of the young or elderly may use this device as a safety measure to prevent accidents caused by untied shoe laces. The Shoe Lace Holder, may be beneficial to individuals with mental and or physical impairments such as carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis. The Shoe Lace Holder may also be used across a wide spectrum of areas, i.e. securing the tied strings on handbags, purses, sweatpants or athletic apparel or any clothing that utilizes a drawstring or tying mechanism. The Shoe Lace Holder comes in four distinct Styles. The Velcro Shoe Lace Holder, the Button Fastener Shoe Lace Holder, Snap On Button Shoe Lace Holder, and the Slide Back Shoe Lace Holder. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178258 | STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORTING CLOTHES TO BE DECOLORIZED, METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - This invention is about a structure for supporting clothes to be decolorized and for aiding in the process of decoloration, to a method of forming the same, and to a method of using the same to decolorize clothes. It includes manufacturing a semi-finished product for supporting clothes and manufacturing the supporting structure as well as a the method of decolorizing clothes using the supporting structure to have various decolorizing textures and styles. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178259 | APPARATUS FOR PLUGGING TURBINE WHEEL HOLES - A turbine wheel hole plug that includes: 1) an approximate cylindrical body, the cylindrical body sized such that the cylindrical body fits snugly into a turbine wheel hole; 2) a first flange at a first end of the cylindrical body, the first flange being approximately cylindrical in shape and having a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the turbine wheel hole; and 3) a second flange at a second end of the cylindrical body, the second flange comprising a flared flange. The first flange and the second flange may lock the cylindrical body into a preferred position in the turbine wheel hole. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178260 | VIBRATING PIECE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND VIBRATOR MANUFACTURING METHOD - A vibrating piece manufacturing method includes: (a) preparing a supporting body having first and second surfaces, the first and second surfaces defining a thickness while being directed toward opposite directions, the supporting body including a base and a plurality of arms, the arms extending side-by-side in a direction orthogonal to a direction of the thickness from the base, a lower electrode film being disposed on the first surface of each of the arms, a piezoelectric film being disposed on the lower electrode films, at least one upper electrode film being disposed on the piezoelectric film, at least a part of the second surface of each of the arms being an exposed area; and (b) etching the exposed area of the second surface so as to reduce the thickness to reduce flexural rigidity of the arms with respect to the thickness direction. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178261 | BURNISHING TOOL - A burnishing tool includes a bushing portion, a burnishing component connected to the bushing portion, and a detector disposed in the bushing portion, for measuring a burnishing force performed on the burnishing component. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178262 | EXPANDABLE FASTENER ASSEMBLY WITH DEFORMED COLLAR - At least one embodiment generally relates to an installation assembly for an opening in a workpiece that includes a swaged collar, an inner member, and an outer member. The swaged collar has a first end, a second end, and a main body extending between the first end and the second end. The main body includes an inner surface defining a passageway through the collar. The inner member has a mandrel section for expanding the outer member. The inner member is used to expand the outer member and to keep the outer member in an expanded state. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178283 | Carpenter knife with locking means - A carpenter knife with locking means having a handle having a left shell and a right shell coupled together, a slit defined in the left shell, a stage formed rounding the slit; a knob being roughly of oval shape and having a central opening; a blade having a cutting edge and contained in and slidable with respect to the handle, an installing notch defined in the blade on a side opposite to the cutting edge; a blade seat contained in the handle, the blade seat having bottom plate, two side walls, a spring tongue, and at least one installing protrusion, a top protrusion and a side protrusion formed on a free end of the spring tongue; and, a pin passing through the central opening of the knob and having a hole in which the top protrusion being firmly inserted in. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178284 | Telescoping eating utensil - An eating utensil ( | 2009-07-16 |
20090178285 | High Branch Tree Saw - A saw for cutting an overhead object is provided. The saw including: an elongated pole having a first end held by a user and a second end; a holding mechanism disposed at the second end of the elongated pole, the holding mechanism having an opening for holding the overhead object; and a cutting blade movably disposed on one of the elongated pole or holding mechanism so as to define a cutting stroke within the opening. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178286 | Retractable Razor Assembly and Packaging System for Same - A retractable razor assembly includes a foldable blade support for mounting a razor blade or cartridge, and a mounting assembly connected to the blade support that can extend and retract the blade support from a handle and can stabilize the foldable blade support when extended. The adjustment assembly, when extended from the handle, remains substantially stationary to promote stability of the blade or cartridge, and to thereby promote comfort and safety during use of the razor assembly. A packaging system for containing and for displaying operation of the retractable razor includes at least a portion that provides visual inspection of the razor assembly. The packaging system further enables a consumer to physically interact with the razor assembly while contained therein. The packaging system permits a consumer to actuate the adjustment assembly to display its extension and retraction, and to provide a demonstration of the different operating states of the razor assembly. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178287 | Removable archery range finder and range finder insert - An archery range finder that is mounted to a bow sight. The range finder is manufactured such that there is an individual range finder for each type of game. The huntsman selects the range finder that is predetermined in size such that the predetermined sizes will fit the size of the game that is being hunted. For purposes of using these range finders the devices provide an easy and convenient means by which the range finders can be easily attached to a bow sight and removed from the bow sight. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178288 | Bed-depth gauge - A bed-depth gauge consists of a guide member, a screed member, and means for assembling them for relative movement, for effective depth adjustment, in a vertical direction that is generally perpendicular to a bottom edge of the screed member. The guide member has a pair of arms that extend laterally, at different heights, which are used to engage and follow a fixed reference surface to thereby enable the bottom edge of the screed member to level and control the depth of both a base layer and also an overlying upper layer, comprising a bed prepared for installation of paving blocks and the like. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178289 | INTERNAL DIAMETER MEASUREMENT DEVICE - The internal diameter measurement device is inserted into a cavity to measure its internal diameter. The internal diameter measurement device includes: a tubular sheath inserted into the cavity; a balloon which is provided on a distal end portion of the sheath, and is capable of expanding by supplying a fluid to an inner portion thereof; a linear reference member having a first end portion fixed to the distending portion or the distal end portion of the insertion portion, and a second end portion moving towards the distal end of the insertion portion in conjunction with the expansion of the distending portion; and a measuring portion which is provided in a proximal end portion of the insertion portion and is capable of confirming the position of the second end portion of the reference member. This internal diameter measurement device enables accurate measurement irrespectively of dimensions of a pipeline to be measured. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178290 | APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING LAPBOARD SIDING - A pair of generally linear templates each includes one vertical edge convolved in substantially identical stepped convolutions that are each respectively conformed to support the lower end edges of an array of lapboards on the exterior of a building wall structure. Each of the templates include a set of laterally offset attachment brackets provided with spring opposed fasteners that are useful to temporarily secure the templates to the wall structure at a securement interval that is greater than the span of the lapboards, thus exposing the lapboard ends for their proper alignment as the lapboards are affixed to the wall structure. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178291 | STRUCTURE FOR END PIECE OF A TAPE RULE - The present invention relates to an improvement of tape rule, in particular to end piece of the tape rule which includes measuring tape connecting portion and hook hanging portion, both parts are made of same material as a whole body. The hook hanging portion of measuring tape contains at least one space, inside the space, there is an absorbing member which can be easily detached from the hook plate by people without using a hand tool. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178292 | Cut length indicator - A distance-transferring device comprising a plurality of interconnected rails. Each rail, when extended, is self-supporting. Once the rails are extended and locked in place between two points, two planes, or one point and one plane, an accurate representation of a distance between the two points, two planes or one point and one plane is obtained. This distance can be transferred to another location without having to memorize a numerical measurement. Opposing abutting angled ends provide for both easy access into corners and a clear visual for when the abutting angled end contacts a plane or mark. A rotating component allows for operating the invention in more than one plane. A movable catch hooks onto an object such as wood moldings to facilitate the measurement transfer without adding any error to the distance being transferred. Extension stops prevent the rails from longitudinal separation. Bubble vials are provided for leveling both horizontally and vertically. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178293 | FREEZE DRYER SHELF - A freeze dryer shelf with opposed, parallel first and second plates is disclosed. The plates have at least one flow channel located therebetween for conveying a diathermic fluid between the plates. One of the plates has a surface treated to inhibit the sticking to the shelf of a rubber stopper pressed against that surface during the application of pressure to the stopper to push the stopper into a container. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178294 | Nitrogen filling grain storage devices - The practical new invention is nitrogen filling grain storage device which relates to food storage area. The best way to store food is oxygen deaeration, however, maintaining the anaerobic environment through seal and vacuum in a great volume silo is hard to achieve because of many technical problems. The practical new invention adopts nitrogen grain storage technology. Nitrogen tank linked to pressure reducing valve, a flow meter and air intake circulation blower by pipeline, then enters grain piles through upside and bottom nitrogen circulation pipelines. Nitrogen spreads in the grain piles. The balanced nitrogen exhausts from the silo through nitrogen circulation outflow pipes and exhaust circulation fan. The nitrogen concentration can reach 98% after several nitrogen intake and exhaust. Stored grain in this atmosphere has the following beneficial effects: prominent grain storage effect, ability to kill all pests within 10 days, grain storage of up to 360 days and above. The device is simple, easy to operate, implement and promote in the majority of grain storage. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178295 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING FABRICS IN A LAUNDRY DRYER - The present teachings provide apparatus and methods for reducing wrinkles in a laundered fabric. In various embodiments, the apparatus includes a dryer and a vapor generator device mounted within the dryer that dispenses a wrinkle reduction composition into the dryer upon a signal from a sensor in the dryer. Furthermore, the present teachings provide methods for delivering a wrinkle reduction composition into laundry dryer. In an exemplary embodiment, a method can include electronically monitoring at least one operating parameter of a laundry dryer to determine when the operating parameter meets a first preset condition, then activating a vapor generator when the first preset condition is met, and dispensing a vapor of a wrinkle reduction composition into the laundry dryer. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178296 | Apparatus and method for drying containers for beverages - An apparatus and a method for drying articles are disclosed. The apparatus includes a closed housing with at least one chamber equipped with air nozzles. The apparatus has an inlet opening and an outlet opening for the articles to be dried. An inner routing of air flow inside the housing generates a defined removal of air to the at least one air outlet opening. The inner routing of air flow is designed such that a flow of air is directed past the inlet opening and/or the outlet opening for the articles to be dried. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178297 | Heating and dehumiidifying system for compressed-air driven paint-drying guns - A drying system for waterborne materials, more particularly, water-borne basecoat paints, wherein the incoming compressed air, normally conducted through a plurality of dryer guns for use within the drying process, is heated at a position upstream or outside of the paint-drying booth so as to improve the drying time of, for example, the waterborne basecoat paints. In addition, the compressed air, as well as ambient air, is also conducted through desiccant dryers so as to further improve the drying time of the materials. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178298 | Device for fluid removal after laser scoring - An apparatus for drying a surface of a substrate during laser scoring. During the laser scoring process, a narrow cooling liquid jet follows the laser beam to create and propagate a partial vent. Precision of the scoring and overall stability of the process depend upon the accuracy of the alignment of the beam and the fluid stream. In one aspect, the apparatus has a conduit with at least one interior chamber in communication with at least one nozzle orifice. The conduit is configured to be in communication with a pressurized gas source to introduce the pressurized gas into the chamber. The pressurized gas forms a curtain of gas that is used to clean the cooling fluid therefrom the surface of the substrate. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178299 | Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Sole Structure With Elements Having Different Compressibilities - A sole structure of an article of footwear includes a foam element and a non-foam element with different compressibilities. The foam element is positioned adjacent to the non-foam element. The non-foam element may define a plurality of apertures, with ends of at least a portion of the apertures being located adjacent to a lower area of the foam element. The non-foam element may also form a protrusion that may be located in a central area of the non-foam element and extends into the foam element. In addition, a portion of the non-foam element that forms a side of the sole structure may define an indentation. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178300 | Fluid-Filled Chamber With A Reinforcing Element - Several sole components and a method of manufacturing those sole components are disclosed. In general, each sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing element extending around a portion of the bladder. The reinforcing element is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some configurations, the reinforcing element is die-cut from a sheet of polymer material, and the reinforcing element may exhibit a layered configuration. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing element may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing element during the molding process. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178301 | Fluid-Filled Chamber With A Reinforced Surface - An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure includes a fluid-filled chamber with a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a third surface extending between the first and second surfaces. Whereas the first surface and the second surface each have a thickness of one sheet of a polymer material, the third surface has a thickness of two overlapping sheets of the polymer material. The third surface may be exposed to an exterior of the footwear to form a portion of a side surface of the sole structure. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178302 | Footwear having shock-absorbing means - Disclosed herein is footwear. The footwear includes a midsole, a shock absorbing means, and an outsole. The midsole has on an upper surface thereof an air passage. At least one insertion recess is provided in a lower surface of the midsole and communicates with the air passage. The shock absorbing means is made of an elastic material and movable up and down by flow of air present in the shock absorbing means. The upper end of the shock absorbing means is opened and secured to the insertion recess of the midsole, and the lower end of the shock absorbing means is closed and protrudes downwards. The outsole functions to secure the shock absorbing means to the midsole. The present invention provides footwear having a shock absorbing means having a simple structure and a superior shock absorbing function, thus having high durability. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178313 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BEVERAGE IDENTIFICATION - The present invention provides a beverage identification system, including a first beverage identification element positionable about a beverage container; and a second beverage identification element wearable on a person, where the first and second beverage identification elements are visually substantially identical to one another. Each of the first and second beverage identification elements may define a ring-shaped body, and the first and second identification elements may be elastic. In addition, each of the first and second beverage identification elements may be the same color, and/or each of the first and second beverage identification elements may have substantially identical patterns thereon. Further, the first and second beverage identification elements may be removably coupled to each other. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178314 | Electronic shelf label attachment mechanism with height adjustment - An electronic shelf label (ESL) system for attachment to a shelf and a universal attachment mechanism is disclosed. In accordance with the purpose of this invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, the invention is an ESL system for attachment to a C-channel type shelf that comprises a large ESL having a body housing a display on the front side and a plurality of catches formed at different heights on the rear side, wherein the body of the large ESL is releasably coupled to an adapter mounted to the C-channel type shelf using a catch of the plurality of catches, thus can be mounted at different heights. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178315 | WHEEL DEVICE, BLANK, AND METHOD OF MAKING DEVICE - A wheel display device having a wheel panel including an inner wheel hub portion, a wheel portion releasably secured to and circumscribing the hub portion, a tab portion releasably secured to the wheel portion, and at least one wheel support arch portion releasably connected to the wheel portion and to the tab portion; a first sheath panel connected to the wheel panel and joined to at least one arch portion along a fold line to permit the wheel portion to be folded over onto the first panel; and a second sheath panel joined to the first panel along a fold line to permit the second panel to be folded over onto the first panel to capture the wheel panel therebetween. When the tab portion is removed, the wheel portion can be released from the hub portion and at least one arch portion to rotate about the hub portion. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178316 | POST COVER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE ADVERTISING HOLDER - Non-illuminated and illuminated post-cover displays include a generally cylindrical body having and open lower end adapted for placement over a post extending upwardly from a ground surface. The upper end of the body includes an advertising holder comprising a transparent or translucent form having an open top and an inner surface to receive an insert bearing textual or graphical material visible through the transparent or translucent form when installed. A cap is provided to close off the open top of the transparent or translucent form. The cap may be removable, allowing the insert to be changed, or it may be permanently affixed to the transparent or translucent form. The body and transparent or translucent form may be fabricated as an integrally molded article or portions may be assembled. In the preferred embodiment, the transparent or translucent form is generally cylindrical and the insert is a flexible sheet. In the non-illuminated embodiment the insert may be opaque. In the illuminated embodiment, however, the insert contains one or more transparent or translucent portions and the cap includes a light source to back-light the insert through the transparent or translucent form. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178317 | Sign with waterproof pocket - The sign with a waterproof pocket provides an advertising or display sign that allows the user to customize the information displayed thereon. The sign includes a panel adapted for having user-selectable indicia formed thereon. The panel is preferably formed from a waterproof or water-resistant material, allowing the sign to be displayed outdoors without suffering from weather or water-related damage. A pocket is mounted to the panel, with the pocket having opposed open and closed ends. The pocket is formed from a waterproof and transparent material, such as transparent plastic, and is provided with a releasable closure for the open end. Additional display media may be removably inserted within the transparent pocket for display on the sign. The display media may be a smaller panel or other display signage, or may include items for removal by potential customers, such as brochures, business cards or the like. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178318 | EXTRUDED PLASTIC U-CHANNEL SIGN POST COVERS - Covers for U-channel or C-channel sign posts comprise an extruded hollow plastic form having a length, the form in cross-section including a generally flat front wall and opposing generally flat side walls. Each side wall converges toward the other at an angle from the front wall to a back section having a width less than the front wall, thereby forming a generally trapezoidal interior. Each side wall is bent toward the other to form overlapping portions that make up the back section. In the preferred embodiments, the front wall further includes a co-extruded reflective, fluorescent, phosphorescent or colored lengthwise strip of material to enhance visibility, and the back section further includes an engagement mechanism between the overlapping portions including one or more sets of engaging barbs. The back section may further include a rearward wall extending from one of the overlapping portions and folded over the overlapping portions forming a rearward wall to assist in maintaining the engagement of the barbs. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178319 | SIGN SUPPORT STRUCTURES - A sign support structure includes a broad base plate having opposed upper and lower faces, and a perimeter edge. Substantially equally spaced-apart openings are formed through the base plate along the perimeter from the upper face to the lower face to receive stakes, respectively, to secure the base plate to the ground. A first elongate support has an upper end and an opposed lower end mounted to the base. The first elongate support extends upwardly from the upper face of the base to the upper end. A second elongate support has an inner end mounted to the first elongate support adjacent to the upper end of the first elongate support and extends laterally outward relative to the first elongate support to an outer end. The second elongate support is adapted to hold a real estate sign. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178320 | FILING DEVICE WITH RETRACTABLE TABS - A filing device having retractable tabs is disclosed. The tabs are movable between a retracted position and an extended position, such as to selectively position tabs that are extended along an edge of a folder or divider. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178321 | Re-usable, adaptable framing device - Modular elements connect together to form a framing device that supports an art package for display. Corner edges are positioned over a back support structure on which an art package rests, and are removably attached on outside corner regions of the back support structure. The corner edges at least partially sandwich an art package between the front face of the back support structure and the lips of the corner edges. Fasteners removably attach along the back support structure between corner edges. The back support structure comprises extenders attached with adjoining hardware, and support bars add extra support. Space adjusters adapt a framing device for proper fit. The framing device is re-usable and adaptable due to means of attaching and dismantling the modular elements, and by adapting modular elements to fit different sizes and aesthetic choices. Modular elements are occasionally interchangeable. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178322 | Modular fire control assembly for a handgun - Apparatus for a modular fire control assembly for a firearm. The modular fire control assembly integrates a hammer, a sear, a disconnector, and sear and disconnector springs in a single housing. The force applied by the sear spring is adjustable by a set screw, which enables the sear spring force to be dialed in. The sear spring and set screw are contained in a block in the housing. The sear spring engages a detent that applies spring force to the sear. The sear spring moves in a smooth bore that has a ledge that allows the spring to maintain a minimum force even when the set screw is removed. A self-contained disconnector spring ensures constant spring force on the disconnector regardless of adjustments to the sear spring force. The modular assembly is configured to be received in a lock cavity of the firearm and secured using conventional pins. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178333 | Coal drying method and equipment, method for aging reformed coal and aged reformed coal, and process and system for producing reformed coal - In drying coal to be used as fuel for a coal-fired boiler, the coal is dried at a temperature of 80 to 150° C. by using combustion exhaust gas having passed through an air heater for the coal-fired boiler. Moreover, after medium-quality or low-quality coal is heated to a temperature of 300 to 500° C. at a heating rate of not less than 100° C. per minute and then cooled to a temperature of 250° C. or below at a cooling rate of not less than 50° C. per minute, the resulting reformed coal is cooled to a temperature of 70° C. or below and stored for 1 month or more in a state of isolation from the atmosphere. In producing the aforesaid reformed coal, the medium-quality or low-quality coal is heated by using combustion exhaust gas obtained at the outlet of an economizer included in the coal-fired boiler equipment or at the outlet of a denitrator included therein. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178334 | Seed mat system - A seed mat structure enables seeds to germinate relatively quickly, have fast maturation rates and be hardier. Seeds and at least one soil amendment component are positioned with a first layer on a second layer. The first layer comprises a reticulate fabric including a grid with openings allowing passage of water. Fibers extending into grid openings facilitate adherence of the seeds within the openings and retention in the grid. The second layer is hygroscopic, and could, for example, comprise absorbent paper towel or heavy tissue. Both layers of the mat are preferably biodegradable. The mat may have zones, each zone being dedicated to a different type of seed or seeds. In a further embodiment, a planting system is provided in which a set of soil amendments external to the seed mat is provided including selected components proportioned to the size of the seed mat and optimized for the seed mat components. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178335 | IRRIGATION APPARATUS - There is described an irrigation apparatus for providing water to one or more plants ( | 2009-07-16 |
20090178336 | PROCESS TO PROVIDE A PARTICULATE SOLID MATERIAL TO A PRESSURISED REACTOR - The invention is directed to a process to provide a particulate solid carbonaceous material to a pressurised gasification reactor comprising following steps, (a) transporting the solid material from a first lower pressure zone to a higher pressure zone using a bulk materials pump comprising a housing having a flow path for the solid material between an inlet fluidly connected to the first lower pressure zone and an outlet fluidly connected to the higher pressure zone, wherein said flow path in said housing is further defined by a space between two rotatable drive disks spaced from each other and wherein a materials scraper is present between said drive disks at the outlet to route a cake of solid material that is being transported between said drive disks to a transport conduit, which transport conduit fluidly connects the outlet of said housing and a burner as present in the gasification reactor, and (b) injecting a gaseous stream into the cake of solid material where the cake of solid material is discharged from the housing and enters the transport conduit, and (c) transporting the solid material and the gaseous stream in a transport conduit to the burner. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178337 | Grate for high temperature gasification systems - An improved active grate consisting of at least two elongated rockers positioned parallel to one and another, each rocker having a lower surface and an upper surface and configured to rotate back and forth about their longitudinal axis. Each individual rocker is further configured to rotate in the opposite direction of the adjacent rockers such that any pair of adjacent rockers alternately forms a void allowing material to pass through active grate when rotating in one direction into a first position, and closes the void when rotated in the opposite direction in a second position. The active grate finds particular utility in a combined gasification/vitrification waste treatment system, where it is used to pass partially oxidized materials from a gasification chamber to a vitrification chamber. The rockers include a coolant loop through the longitudinal axis of the rockers. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178338 | FUEL FEED SYSTEM FOR A GASIFIER AND METHOD OF GASIFICATION SYSTEM START-UP - A method of startup for a gasification system includes assembling a fuel mixture for use by a gasifier at a fuel mixture assembly point, wherein the fuel mixture includes a quantity of particulate solid fuel and a quantity of non-ventable carrier gas. The method includes channeling the fuel mixture through a first conduit to a fuel mixture disassembly system including a non-ventable carrier gas removal apparatus, establishing a substantially steady flow of the fuel mixture within the first conduit, and redirecting the fuel mixture through a second conduit to the gasifier to facilitate gasifier startup. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178339 | Unique compression swivel - The present invention provides an apparatus for operating a garage door. An embodiment of an operating mechanism for a door includes a shaft, a drum, an energy storing member, and a swivel body. The shaft is coupled to the door such that the shaft rotates in a first direction as the door is opened and rotates in a second direction as the door is closed. The coupling of the shaft to the door is typically accomplished by a cable. The drum is coupled to the shaft and the energy storing member is coupled to the drum by another cable. The energy storing member is arranged such that the energy storing member stores energy as the door is closed and releases stored energy as the door is opened to assist in the raising and lowering of the door. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178340 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR A SLIDING DOOR - Disclosed is a power supply apparatus for a sliding door. The power supply apparatus includes a body-side fixture mounted on an automobile body, a door-side fixture mounted on the sliding door, and a flat cable gripped in the body-side fixture and the door-side fixture for supplying a power to the sliding door. The flat cable is pulled out from the body-side fixture and/or the door-side fixture to form a convex flexural portion during opening and closing of the sliding door. The flat cable pull-out direction conforms with the protrusion direction of the convex flexural portion. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178341 | SEALING DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR - A sealing device for an elevator door includes a doorway member, doors, a movable member, a push-down mechanism and a sealing mechanism. The doorway member is provided for a gate. The doors open or close along the doorway member. The movable member is set horizontally and provided to be movable in a vertical direction in the doorway member, and it is urged upwards by an urging unit. The push-down mechanism pushes down the movable member against the force of the urging unit just before the doors are closed. The sealing mechanism is kept non-contact with the doors while they are moving, and seals the gap between the doors and the doorway member as it is brought into contact with upper section of the doors when the movable member is pushed down by the push-down mechanism. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178342 | SEALING DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR - A sealing device for an elevator door includes a doorway member, doors, a movable member, a push-down mechanism and a sealing mechanism. The doorway member is provided for a gate. The doors open or close along the doorway member. The movable member is set horizontally and provided to be movable in a vertical direction in the doorway member, and it is urged upwards by an urging unit. The push-down mechanism pushes down the movable member against the force of the urging unit just before the doors are closed. The sealing mechanism is kept non-contact with the doors while they are moving, and seals the gap between the doors and the doorway member as it is brought into contact with upper section of the doors when the movable member is pushed down by the push-down mechanism. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178353 | Method and apparatus for setting support columns within a foundation - A column support footing, and a method for utilizing the same, allows structural columns to be installed after a cement floor is poured rather than pouring the floor after the columns are set. The column support footing comprises an apparatus which is utilized for setting the column after the concrete floor has been poured. The apparatus comprises a column support sleeve which has an upwardly facing open end for receiving the bottom end of the column. Extending downwardly from the apparatus is an anchor member, which is set within a concrete footing member. The concrete floor may be poured after the first concrete footing member has set around a portion of the anchor member. The concrete floor provides lateral support to the column support sleeve. The column may then be placed and secured within the column support sleeve after the concrete floor has been installed for the structure. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178354 | Method of manufacturing poly-bonded framed panels - A method of manufacturing a single layer building panel. The building panels include a peripheral frame having vertical and horizontal members. One or more surfaces of the building panel can be configured with a fiber reinforced layer. The building panels can be manufactured with electrical components. The building panels can also be manufactured with openings for windows, doors and the like. The interior of the panel can include a mesh material disposed therein. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178355 | VAPOR-PERMEABLE, WATER-RESISTANT SHEATHING AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to sheathings generally used for building structures. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to vapor-permeable, water-resistant, surface-treated sheathings having a drainage plane. In one embodiment a sheathing comprises a plurality of core layers, a first and second surface layer, each defining an exterior surface of the sheathing, and a plurality of adhesive layers, each disposed between each of the plurality of core layers, wherein the sheathing comprises a permeability rate of at least about 5 perms, and an absorption rate of less than about 15% water-by-weight. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178356 | Pre-cast concrete column and method of fabrication - A column cage may comprise a plurality of column grids. The column grids may be formed with a plurality of longitudinal rebars. Also, the column grid may have a plurality of transverse rebars attached atop the plurality of longitudinal rebars. The transverse rebars may be attached to the longitudinal rebars. Four vertically extending rebars may be charged through the plurality of column grids at the four corners of column grids. The column grid may be held firmly to the vertically extending charged rebars with wire ties. Additionally, adjacent column cages may be connected to each other with a swedged on coupler. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178357 | WALLBOARD JOINT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a drywall tape or joint tape comprising a non-woven web of fibers having a coating of a filled, film-forming polymer on one side and being non-coated on an opposite side for covering seams or for repairs generally in connection with fiber mat-faced gypsum wallboard, and more particularly pertains to a method for finishing joint seams and making other repairs in connection with a coated fiber mat-faced gypsum wallboard. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178358 | Suspended Ceiling Construction and Retaining Clip Therefor - A suspended ceiling construction includes fill-in panels, diffusers and/or light fixtures which are retained in their openings by spring clips that have been pre-attached to the ceiling grid frame members. The clips bear against edges of the panels to keep them in place normally, but they can be deflected out of the way by pushing up on the panels when necessary. As the tips of the clips contact the frame members during deflection, they provide increasing resistance to further deflection. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178359 | Precision surface technology - A laminate flooring system includes planks with tile patterns thereon, the tiles of a plank being separated by a precisely formed and positioned interior bevel. The edges of the plank have a bevel as well. The width of the edge bevel is precisely determined and selected such that when two planks are placed adjacent to each other, the adjacent edge patterns combine to form a bevel whose with and appearance is the same as the interior bevels between the tiles of a single plank. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178360 | SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING AN IMPROVED SELF-MATING BEAM - A system and method for providing a stronger lanai, area or pool enclosure. The system utilizes a beam having an interior channel that provides increased thread receiving surface for receiving one or more fasteners and an interlocking joint for further strengthening the connection between a plurality of beam members that form the beam. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178361 | METHOD OF FABRICATING FRAMES FOR 'DOORS AND THE LIKE FROM EXTRUDED COMPPONENTS AND REINFORCED FRAME OF EXTRUDED COMPONENTS - Thermoplastic materials are now extruded with the final, desired cross sectional profiles and often have protective surfaces of a polyvinylchloride shell co-extruded on one or more than one of their outer surfaces. These profiles typically have hollow axial channels or cores running the length of the extrusion which applicant has found can be used to increase the rigidity of such profiles by inserting reinforcing members into such axial channels and fixedly securing the reinforcing member to the profile by mechanical fastening means and thereafter using such profiles to construct rectangular frames for windows, doors, casement and the like. The technique allows such reinforced profiles to be employed in frames where the mechanical loadings on such frames would otherwise prevent the use of such extruded profiles. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178362 | HURRICANE FRAMING TIE - A unitary framing tie is provided for use in securing framing members in wood framed construction. The tie comprises a generally U-shaped base having: a pair of longitudinally spaced apart coplanar plates; a pair of substantially parallel, opposed flanges depending downwardly from the plates; and a pair of substantially parallel, opposed sidewalls extending upwardly from the plates. In operation, the tie provides an apparatus capable of securing two framing ties together bilaterally, which may be installed before or after the framing members are affixed together. | 2009-07-16 |
20090178363 | EXTERIOR WALL CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT - This invention addresses slotted tracks, in particular slotted tracks for an exterior wall application. In exterior wall framing, the exterior wall sheathing is required to have a horizontal gap at or near the floor line for anticipated vertical movement between the floors. To accommodate orthogonal movement of the studs relative to the track, a plurality of slots are located along the flanges of the track. An area for exterior sheathing attachment is created by leaving the upper portion of the flange solid for sheathing attachment and providing slots on the lower portion of the flange. Embodiments may include elongate reinforcing grooves on the slotted track's flanges and/or web, tabs for supporting and positioning exterior sheathing elements, connector elements for connecting the track to another surface, and second slots along the length of the web of the track to allow for limited drift movement of the track. | 2009-07-16 |