29th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140197589 | CROSS MEMBER SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Some embodiments include a cross member system comprising a central member, a cross member proximal coupling mechanism, and a cross member distal coupling mechanism. The cross member proximal coupling mechanism is configured to be coupled to a first structure comprising a first structure channel, and the cross member distal coupling mechanism is configured to be coupled to a second structure comprising a second structure channel. The cross member proximal coupling mechanism includes a first locking mechanism operatively configured to apply pressure to the first structure in order to couple the cross member proximal coupling mechanism to the first structure and to lock cross member proximal coupling mechanism in position when cross member proximal coupling mechanism is coupled to the first structure. Other embodiments of relate systems and methods are also disclosed. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197590 | SHEET STACKING APPARATUS - When information about weight of a sheet indicates weight less than a predetermined weight, a sheet stacking apparatus configured to align sheets to be stacked on a stacking tray discharges the sheet onto the stacking tray while overlapping the sheet with another sheet by an overlapping unit, and, when the information about the weight of the sheet indicates weight not less than the predetermined weight, the sheet stacking apparatus discharges the sheet onto the stacking tray without overlapping the sheet with another sheet by the overlapping unit. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197591 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - The sheet feeding apparatus includes a sheet tray on which sheets are stacked, a feeding roller which contacts a top sheet on the sheet tray and feeds the sheet in a sheet feeding direction, and a pair of intermediate conveying rollers which receives the fed sheet and conveys the sheet in a sheet conveying direction. The sheet feeding apparatus further includes a fixed slope portion, a sheet separation member, and an opposite member. The fixed slope portion includes a separation slope which is inclined in downstream of the sheet feeding direction as it is closer to the pair of intermediate conveying rollers, so as to abut against the sheet fed by the feeding roller and separate the sheet one by one. The sheet separation member and the opposite member have a separation nip portion which separates the sheet having passed through the separation slope one by one. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197592 | SHEET FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes a sheet feeding device having a separation pad holding unit, a separation pad fixing unit, and a compression unit while vibration damping unit(such as a sponge member and a Mylar member) that is attached to the compression unit does not contact the separation pad holding unit and the separation pad fixing unit. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197593 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - Disclosed are a sheet feeding apparatus and an image forming apparatus capable of reliably separating and feeding sheets one by one without delay and damage to a sheet for a high speed of a printer or the like. A sheet feeding portion has a nip guide member having a sloped guide surface sloped so as to guide a leading end of a sheet to a separation nip portion such that a guide leading-end is biased to a feed roller with a predetermined distance from the feed roller. A support member supports the nip guide member not to recede from the feed roller when a thickness of a sheet bundle bumping into the sloped guide surface is smaller than a predetermined distance between the feed roller and the guide leading-end and supports the nip guide member to recede from the feed roller when the thickness is larger than the predetermined distance. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197594 | PAPER DISCHARGE DEVICE - A paper discharge device includes: an end fence to restrict leading end positions of paper sheets discharged to a paper receiving tray; a lift mechanism to lower the paper receiving tray by a prescribed distance upon reach of a top surface position of the paper sheets stacked on the paper receiving tray to a reference position; an ultrasonic sensor to emit an ultrasonic wave in a horizontal direction toward the paper receiving tray from upstream of the paper receiving tray in a discharge direction in a prescribed height range including the reference position and portions above and below the reference position, and receive a reflected wave from a detection target; and a detector to detect the top surface position on a basis of changes in a reception level of the reflected wave over an elapsed time from an emission of the ultrasonic wave. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197595 | MEDIA REGISTRATION SYSTEM WITH SHEET CURL CONTROL - According to aspects illustrated herein, a system, a printmaking device, and a method for pre-curling and registering media are provided herein. The system includes a media curler system and a deskew mechanism. The media curler system pre-curls at least one of lead edge and a trail edge of a sheet before delivery to a media hold-down transport. The deskew mechanism is coupled to the media curler system for pivoting the media curler system about a pivot axis to deskew the sheet. The pivot axis extends perpendicular to the media transport path. In operation, as the lead edge enters the pre-curling and registration system, the media curler system pre-curls the sheet towards the media hold-down transport. As the sheet is being pre-curled, the deskew mechanism pivots the media curler system about the pivot axis to correct any skew errors in the sheet. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197596 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAGNETIC ELEMENT STACKING GAME - The present invention relates to a multi-player magnetic element stacking game played on one or more shafts attached to a base and exploiting the phenomena of magnetic attraction or repulsion. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197597 | GAMMON GAME AND METHOD OF PLAY - An improved gammon game and method of play using unique game pieces is envisioned. The addition of unique playing pieces which are adapted to be used by players to designate movements throughout a game with rules similar to that of historic Takhteh complicates and makes for a more challenging and mentally stimulating gaming experience. Players both young and old will have their mental agility tested by the new rules created specifically for the improved gammon game and method of play. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197598 | Roulette Based Bingo Game and Method of Playing Bingo - A roulette based bingo game and method of playing bingo is disclosed. The game includes a bingo table that resembles a traditional roulette table and a bingo wheel used to select randomly from among a set of numbers. Players purchase primary and interim bingo cards by placing chips on the bingo table in a manner that evokes the experience of betting at a roulette table. Bingo numbers are randomly selected by spinning the bingo wheel and matching numbers are daubed or otherwise marked on player's bingo cards. Players obtaining predetermined winning patterns of matched numbers on their bingo cards are winners. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197599 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT AND USE THEREOF - A sealing arrangement includes a double seal for sealing two chambers which are to be sealed off from one another and are each filled with a medium to be sealed. The double seal includes a first sealing ring disposed on a first side of the double seal and a second sealing ring disposed on a second side of the double seal. Each of the sealing rings has at least one dynamically stressed sealing lip contacting a surface to be sealed of a first machine element in a sealing manner. The sealing lips are arranged such that there is an axial distance between the sealing lips of the first and second sealing rings that are axially closest to one another. The first machine element is movable backwards and forwards in a translatory manner with a stroke. The axial distance is greater than the stroke. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197600 | SLIDING PARTS - Sliding parts are provided wherein a plurality of pumping areas for generating pumping action via the relative rotational sliding of a stationary ring and a rotating ring is discontinuously formed in a circumferential direction on a sealing face of one of the stationary ring and rotating ring so as to communicate with a sealed fluid-containing space. The pumping areas are provided with intake pumping areas operating in a direction in which the sealed fluid is drawn in and outflow pumping areas operating in a direction in which the sealed fluid is expelled. A plurality of dynamic pressure-generating grooves for generating dynamic pressure via the relative rotational sliding of the stationary ring and the rotating ring are formed in a circumferential direction on a sealing face of the other of the stationary ring and the rotating ring so as to communicate with the sealed fluid-containing space. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197601 | ARRANGEMENT FOR SEALING AN OPEN CAVITY AGAINST HOT GAS ENTRAINMENT - The invention refers to an arrangement for sealing an open cavity against hot gas entrainment. The open cavity is arranged between two axially adjacent stationary components limiting radially a hot gas path of a rotary flow machine, of which at least the downstream component carries at least one airfoil extending radially into said hot gas path. A multitude of air jets is directed into the open cavity such that hot gas flowing over the open cavity is prevented from penetrating into the open cavity completely. The invention has an arrangement of supply conduits for air jets which are directed into the open cavity with a jet momentum such that hot gas is induced not to enter the open cavity and forming at least one hot gas vortex close to the hot gas path within the open cavity and preventing hot gas from penetrating into the open cavity beyond the extension of the hot gas vortex. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197602 | PISTON RING WITH LOCALIZED NITRIDED COATING - A piston ring comprising upper face, a lower face, an inner perimeter wall, and an outer perimeter wall that extends around the piston ring from the upper face to the lower face, where the outer perimeter wall has upper corner region disposed adjacent the upper face, a lower corner region disposed adjacent the lower face, and a band of a nitrided conversion layer extending between the upper corner region and the lower corner region, and where a PVD nitride layer is disposed on the upper corner region and on the lower corner region. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197603 | BI-DIRECTIONAL SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH VALVES - Seal assemblies for use with fluid valves are described. An example seal assembly includes a first seal and a second seal opposite the first seal. The first and second seals are to sealingly engage a closure member of a valve and a sealing surface opposite the closure member. A spacer ring is disposed between the first and second seals to prevent the first and second seals from contacting each other. The spacer ring has an aperture therethrough to enable pressurized fluid to flow from a first side of the spacer ring and a second side of the spacer ring opposite the first side. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197604 | Reinforced Transparent Drain Seal - A mat-like drain seal composed of a flexible, compressible, conformable polymer material and having at least a centralized window area and a reinforcing band positioned adjacent the edges of the drain seal, the window area being at least translucent such that liquid passing under the drain seal is visible through the drain seal. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197605 | PLATE-INTEGRATED GASKET - The invention provides a plate-integrated gasket which can reduce a width necessary for installing seal members provided in a plurality of plates which are laminated on each other, and can achieve an improvement of productivity. In order to achieve this purpose, in the plate-integrated gasket, one plate and the other plate are laminated on each other, an outer peripheral surface of the one plate is fitted or loosely fitted to a stepped surface which is formed in the other plate, and a seal member made of an elastic material having a rubber-like elasticity is integrally formed astride both of the one plate and the other plate, and has a fixed portion filled in a seal fixing groove which is formed between the one plate and the other plate. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197606 | SEMICORRUGATED GASKET - An elastomer sealing gasket ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197607 | Holder Device - Provided is a holder device that uses a pressure medium suitable for gripping a long and thin grasped object, the device eliminating need for a small-diameter machining for a device body and allowing use of a material suitable for sleeve deformation at a portion where a pressure chamber is formed. A holder device capable of deforming in a radial direction for fastening a grasped object | 2014-07-17 |
20140197608 | TOOL HOLDER AND TOOL ARRANGEMENT - The present invention relates to a tool holder, in particular a steep-taper shank type tool holder, the tool holder comprising at least one mounting surface, in particular a mounting cone, for being received and driven by a drive spindle, and further comprising at least one integrated fluid path for an operating fluid, wherein at least one flow blocking member is associated with the at least one fluid path and is configured to block or release the at least one fluid path in a manner depending on flow direction. The at least one flow blocking member may be configured and arranged such that it permits flow for the operating fluid in the intended direction of supply and does not permit flow for the operating fluid in opposition to the intended direction of supply. The tool holder may be arranged as a chuck or a clamping chuck, for example. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197609 | Hand Tool Plate Clamp - A hand tool plate clamp has a connecting shaft, a locking column, an abutting tube, a spring, and a sliding case. The connecting shaft has an insertion slot and a column hole. The insertion slot is mounted on an end of the connecting shaft and the column hole communicates with the insertion slot. The locking column is inserted movably in the column hole. The abutting tube is mounted on and abuts on the connecting shaft. The spring abuts on the abutment ring. The sliding case is mounted on the connecting shaft and the abutting tube. The sliding case abuts on the spring and the locking column Accordingly, the sliding case can be slid movably, and the spring can enable the sliding case to fix the locking column. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197610 | SUBSTRATE GRIPPING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a substrate gripping apparatus includes a base, a plurality of support posts which are vertically movable relative to the base, a lifting mechanism configured to lift the support posts, and a substrate holder and a substrate guide member mounted to each of the support posts. Each of the support posts includes a relative movement mechanism configured to move the substrate holder in such a direction that the substrate holder releases a peripheral portion of a substrate, while raising the substrate guide member relative to the substrate holder, when the support post moves upward, and to move the substrate holder in such a direction that the substrate holder grips the peripheral portion of the substrate, while lowering the substrate guide member relative to the substrate holder, when the support post moves downward. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197611 | SKATEBOARD ASSEMBLY AND SKATEBOARD HAVING THE SAME - A skateboard assembly and a skateboard having the same are provided. The skateboard assembly includes a truck and a frame. The truck includes a pivot that has two oppositely extending axial sections, and the frame includes a pivot hole, and a first segment and a second segment extending at two sides of the pivot hole, wherein the first segment and the second segment include an angle and each of the first and second segments has an end far from the pivot hole provided with an axle. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197612 | MECHANICAL STOP FOR AXLE/SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - An axle/suspension system for heavy-duty vehicles having a frame and at least one suspension assembly operatively connected to the frame, the axle/suspension system including a mechanical stop having a plurality of links and a first end and a second end, the second end rigidly attached to the suspension assembly and the first end rigidly attached to the vehicle frame, wherein the first end and the second end control a distance between the first end and the second end, and control the plurality of links to attain a movement tolerance range of said mechanical stop from about 0.0 inches to about 2.0 inches. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197613 | Vehicle Axle Suspension, And Vehicle Comprising Such Vehicle Axle Suspension - The invention relates to a vehicle axle suspension comprising:—a tubular axle body ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197614 | Wheel Axle Suspension - A wheel axle suspension for attaching a wheel axle to a vehicle chassis has a trailing arm extending crosswise to the axle body and an axle pad arranged between the axle body and the trailing arm. At least one clamping strap, having a generally U-shape with a front leg and a rear leg, extends around the axle body. Strap nuts are provided on the strap legs for tightening the axle body, the axle pad and the trailing arm together. A clamping part is arranged on the side of the arm facing away from the axle body, which clamping part has side portions which extend beyond the side edges of the trailing arm. The trailing arm is provided at a location at the rear side of the axle body with at least one recess for receiving the end portion of the rear legs of the damping straps. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197615 | DIRECTIONAL DAMPER FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE AXLE/SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - A directional damper for heavy-duty vehicle axle/suspension systems includes damping means disposed at least between the vehicle and a suspension assembly of the vehicle. The damping means provides directional damping to the suspension assembly with respect to a selected datum, such as the beam or the main member of the vehicle. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197616 | SAND-RIDEABLE BICYCLE WITH POSITIVE TRACTION GEAR ASSEMBLY - An unmotorized sand-rideable bicycle utilizes oversized balloon tires that have an enlarged footprint to permit the bicycle to ride up over even loose sand to provide ease of pedaling, as well as enhanced steering and stability over that associated with standard bicycles. A positive traction gear assembly may be employed to switch between single and dual rear wheel drive. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197617 | Rail Suspension With Integral Shock And Dampening Mechanism - Generally, examples described herein may take the form of a bicycle including a front frame, a rear frame operably associated with the front frame and configured for coupling to a rear wheel, and a suspension system operably associated with the front frame and the rear frame. The suspension system includes a first sliding body pivotally coupled to the rear frame and configured to travel in a first direction along a substantially linear travel path. The fist sliding body also includes a dampening mechanism or a spring mechanism. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197618 | GOOSENECK HITCH ASSEMBLY - A hitch assembly having a ball stud assembly and a sleeve with an open end dimensioned to receive the ball stud assembly. The ball stud assembly including a ball portion and a locking assembly. The ball stud assembly is movable between an extended position in which the ball portion extends out of the sleeve and a retracted position in which the ball portion is fully received within the sleeve. The locking assembly is configured to selectively lock the ball stud assembly with respect to the sleeve in either the extended position or the retracted position. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197619 | COLLAPSIBLE FOUR WHEEL GOLF CART - A collapsible golf cart comprises a frame member, a handle, and a carriage. The handle is pivotably coupled to the frame and the frame is pivotably coupled to the carriage. The carriage has a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels. The golf cart is moveable between an extended configuration in which corresponding ones of the front wheels and rear wheels are offset with respect to one another, and a collapsed configuration in which corresponding ones of the fronts wheels and rear wheels are substantially aligned with respect to one another. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197620 | MULTI-CHAMBER DRIVER AIRBAGS - A driver airbag can be deployed from a steering wheel of a vehicle. The airbag can include a first inflatable chamber and a second inflatable chamber that can be deployed adjacent to the first inflatable chamber. The airbag can further include a one-way valve that controls inflation gas movement relative to at least the first inflatable chamber. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197621 | SEAT WITH SIDE AIRBAG GUIDE CHUTE - A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a back frame, and a foam cushion assembly positioned adjacent the back frame. A trim cover is secured over the foam cushion assembly. The trim cover includes a first edge and a second edge sewn together to define a tear seam. A side airbag module is attached to the back frame. The side airbag module includes an airbag that is deployable through the tear seam. A guide chute includes a first strap end attached to the trim cover adjacent the tear seam, and a second strap end attached to a component of the seat assembly other than the back frame, such as the foam cushion assembly. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197622 | KNEE SIDE FACE RESTRAINT AIRBAG DEVICE - A knee side face restraint airbag device comprising an inflator that generates gas upon actuation; and a knee side face restraint airbag that is disposed in a folded state at an outside in a vehicle width direction at an inside of a vehicle interior member, that inflates and deploys towards a vehicle cabin inside upon being supplied with gas generated from the inflator, and that restrains an outer lateral-side of a knee of a seated occupant. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197623 | Rust Repair Kit for Ford Mustang 1979-1993 Front Frame Rails - A Rust Repair Frame Rail Kit for left or right side for the model year 79-93 Ford Mustang. They are position from the firewall to the front radiator support. They are cut out of 12 and 14 gauge metal with a PlasmaCam System then bent to form the part. The frame rail includes; front frame rail channel, inter bumper support, inter tow hook support, sway bar mount and saddle, top cap over front top of frame rail, crush tube and plate, inter strut tower plate and the rear saddle. All pieces are placed in the frame rail in the proper position and welded in to make a complete replacement of damaged frame rails. Holes are in the proper position for mounting the existing components back into the original location for reassembling. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197624 | Write & Wipe Pad - The Write & Wipe Pad is a specially designed notepad that has 5 dry erase pages bound into the notepad & is perforated. Underneath the dry erase pages are 45 regular ruled paper sheets as expected in a normal notepad. All sheets have 3 holes on both the left and right margin, so they can be torn away from the note pad and placed in to 3 ring-binder in left hand side position or right hand side position.
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20140197625 | LASER-PERSONALIZABLE SECURITY ARTICLES - Laser-personalizable security articles include multi-layer security documents. The multi-layer security document includes an optically transparent cover layer, a composite image and an imagable layer adjacent to the cover layer. The first surface of the cover layer is at least partially a microstructured surface, where the microstructured surface forms microlenses or a lenticular surface. The composite image is made by a collection of complete or partial images viewed through the microstructured surface of the cover layer. The composite image is located on or within the second surface of the cover layer. The imagable layer is a laser imagable layer. When imaged, a personalized second composite three dimensional image is created on or in the imagable layer. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197626 | MULTILAYER STRUCTURE INCORPORATING AT LEAST ONE SECURITY ELEMENT - A multilayer structure incorporating at least one security element. The multilayer structure includes a substrate made of a thermoplastic material with at least one non-opaque region. The multilayer structure further includes an external layer. An internal layer is disposed between the substrate and the external layer. The external and internal layers are made of a thermoplastic material. An opening in the internal layer defines a security region. An insert having a non-opaque security element is at least partially disposed within the security region. The security element and the non-opaque region of the substrate at least partially overlap. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197627 | VIBRATION DAMPER FOR VACUUM PUMPS - In a vibration damper of a turbomolecular vacuum pump, a vacuum tightness function and a vibration damping function are both performed by one ore more toroidal rings made of an elastic material. The elastic rings assume a resting configuration while the vacuum pump is not operating and the damper is at atmospheric pressure, and they assume a compressed configuration while the vacuum pump is operating and the damper is under vacuum conditions. In the compressed configuration, the elastic rings are deformed due to a compression force. This deformation of the elastic rings prevents metal-to-metal contact between the vacuum pump and a vacuum chamber to which the pump is connected through the damper. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197628 | SAFETY CONNECTOR - A connector for use with a coupled first hose and second hose, the second hose including a hose fastener is provided including a connector body configured to mount to a first hose end. An arm extends generally perpendicularly from the connector body. A front side of the arm has a first end arranged at an angle to the arm. The first end of the arm is configured to engage a portion of the hose fastener. A back side of the arm has a biasing mechanism extending therefrom. The arm is pivotally mounted to the connector. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197629 | Quick Connector - A quick connector for making a releasable connection in a fluid line with a connector body, a male member, a retainer and a verification element. The connector body comprises a through bore, wherein the male member introduced into the through bore is releasably fixable in the through bore by the retainer. The retainer comprises a ring and the verification element has an annular body. The annular body of the verification element can be displaced in an axial direction with respect to the through bore from an initial open position to a verification position when the male member is secured by the retainer in the through bore to place the verification element in a verification and locked position. In one form, the retainer includes lifting arms pivotably attached within coupling openings which cooperate with the coupling projections of the verification element to permit axial translation of the verification element to the verification position when the male member is fully inserted into the through bore. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197630 | DEVICE AT A PIPE AND/OR A TUBE - A device at pipes for the connection of pipes is provided. The device has an outer ring with first and second free ends, and a tensioning device for converging and interconnection of the first and second free ends of the outer ring. An inner ring is arranged on the inside of the outer ring, wherein the inner ring includes a first and a second part, and at least one of the first and second parts having a progressively increasing profile height. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197631 | Method for Manufacturing an Exhaust System and Exhaust System - An exhaust system is manufactured in the following manner. Initially, a plurality of pipe sections are put into each other with a clearance fit, so that connecting points are formed, at which two pipe sections overlap each other. The pipe sections then are calibrated at the connecting points, so that a narrow gap is obtained. Subsequently, the connecting points are soldered. The exhaust system thus includes a plurality of pipe sections which are put into each other and soldered to each other. Outer pipe sections of the plurality of pipe sections are calibrated. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197632 | PIPE COUPLING - A pipe coupling for connecting adjacent pipes. The pipe coupling has a connection type at each end that may be male or female. A female end may have an interior surface defining a receiving chamber. An interior circumferential groove is formed in the interior surface in which a band is seated. A plurality of rigid fingers is extends from the band into the receiving chamber. The receiving chamber receives a male end of an adjacent pipe, the male end having an exterior surface. An exterior circumferential groove is defined on the exterior surface to receive the plurality of rigid fingers. A variety of connection types and combinations are disclosed. The female end may define a sight window to permit viewing of the position of a male end of an adjacent pipe. The receiving chamber may have a reduced diameter proximate to the middle of the coupling to improve sealing. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197633 | Fitting for Joining Tubes and Method of Joining Tubes - A crimp fitting comprises a female socket that is configured to be crimped to an end portion of a hard tube. The socket comprises an annealed annular wall that has an inner cylindrical surface portion and at least one annular sealing portion. The cylindrical surface portion lies axially between the socket opening and the annular sealing portion, and has a diameter matched to the OD of the tube. The annular sealing portion has an innermost diameter that is greater than the diameter of the cylindrical surface portion. As the end of the tube is inserted into the socket, the tube cannot slideably contact the annular sealing portion. Thus, the annular sealing portion will not be damaged by the insertion of the tube. Thereafter, the annular sealing portion is radially crimped and ultimately contacts and deforms a portion of the tube in a manner creating interlocking geometry and a pressure seal. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197634 | DEVICE FOR THE SEALED CONNECTION OF COMMUNICATING DUCTS IN ADJOINING AND/OR CONNECTED COMPONENTS OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A device for the sealed connection of communicating ducts in adjoining components or an internal combustion engine includes a connecting pipe inserted into the ducts and which has a pipe portion which projects into a first component. A sealing ring is disposed between the pipe portion and an associated duct wall of the first component. The connecting pipe furthermore has an annular collar accommodated in a duct-side recess of the second component, wherein an axially sealing second sealing ring is arranged between a face-side portion of the annular collar and a wall region of a duct-side recess, the annular collar accommodated in the recess with a radial circumferential gap. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197635 | AIRBAG CLAMP - The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for utilizing an airbag clamp for securing an airbag onto an inflating tube of an airbag system. An embodiment of the present invention includes a body, a first engaging portion, and a second engaging portion. The body may be capable of surrounding the device, wherein the body may include a first end and a second end that are capable of moving towards each other. The first engaging portion may be located at a first end, wherein the first engaging portion may include at least one plate. The second engaging portion may be located at the second end, wherein the second engaging portion may include at least one plate. The engaging portions may be capable of being fitted together and the plates may | 2014-07-17 |
20140197636 | DEVICE AND KIT FOR MAKING KNOTTED LANYARD ACCESSORIES - Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices for making knotted string accessories. Embodiments of the device may include a center axis, a base having a substantially planar surface such that the center axis extends perpendicular to the substantially planar surface of the base, a securing member proximate to the center axis and configured to secure a central portion of each of a plurality of individual strings, and a plurality of holders connected to and extending away from the substantially planar surface of the base, the plurality of holders configured to retain a first end portion and a second end portion of each string in the plurality of individual strings, the plurality of holder spaced apart from and positioned symmetrically about the securing member. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197637 | WAVE POWER GENERATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A wave power generation device which eliminates addition of an adjustment mechanism relating to a change in a mass or a shape to a float and an external sensor such as a wave meter and can improve power generation efficiency by synchronizing a vertical movement of the float with all the wave periods while a manufacturing cost of the wave power generation device is suppressed and a method of controlling the same are provided. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197638 | CONTROL SYSTEM OF VARIABLE SPEED PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a control system of a variable speed pumped storage hydropower system includes an optimization processing unit configured to calculate a flow rate adjusting valve opening demand value and a first command value, a speed control unit configured to generate a secondary current active power component command value of a secondary excitation device based on the first command value, a mechanical (pump-turbine) output compensation unit configured to calculate a compensation value of the opening of the flow rate adjusting valve and/or a compensation value of the generator-motor output, and an output control unit configured to generate a flow rate adjusting valve opening command value based on the generator-motor output command value, the flow rate adjusting valve opening demand value, the compensation value calculated by the mechanical output compensation unit, and the output detection value of the generator-motor. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197639 | Turbine-Based Energy Generation System With DC Output - An energy generation system includes a turbine, an electric generator, a step-up transformer, and a converter. The turbine is operable to extract energy from a fluid flow and convert the extracted energy into mechanical energy. The electric generator is operable to convert the mechanical energy from the turbine into AC electrical energy. The step-up transformer is operable to transfer the AC electrical energy at a lower voltage from the electric generator to a higher voltage. The converter is operable to convert the AC electrical energy at the higher voltage to DC electrical energy. The converter includes a converter leg for a phase of the AC electrical energy. The converter leg has an upper arm with a first plurality of sub-modules and a lower arm with a second plurality of sub-modules. Each sub-module is operable to function as a controlled voltage source. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197640 | HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATING SYSTEM - The hydroelectric power generating system incorporates a man-made dam structure configured to completely enclose a body of water. The dam is preferably filled by pumping seawater into the reservoir defined by the encircling dam. A circumferential canal feeds water to one or more penstocks. Each penstock has one or more hydroelectric turbine generators installed therealong. The penstocks feed an enclosed circumferential channel about the base of the dam. The channel delivers water to a pump that pumps the water back into the bottom of the reservoir. While this system results in a net loss of energy, the system can make use of surplus power to drive the return pump during periods of low electrical demand in order to replenish the reservoir. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197641 | HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATING SYSTEM - The hydroelectric power generating system incorporates a man-made dam structure configured to completely enclose a body of water. The dam is preferably filled by pumping seawater into the reservoir defined by the encircling dam. A circumferential canal feeds water to one or more penstocks. Each penstock has one or more hydroelectric turbine generators installed therealong. The penstocks feed an enclosed circumferential channel about the base of the dam. The channel delivers water to a pump that pumps the water back into the bottom of the reservoir. An auxiliary hydroelectric power generating system disposed within the dam utilizes the water exiting from the lower end of the penstocks for additional production of energy. While this system results in a net loss of energy, the system can make use of surplus power to drive the return pump during periods of low electrical demand in order to replenish the reservoir. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197642 | GRAVITY AND BOUYANCY ENGINE DRIVEN GENERATOR - An apparatus which generates electric power from a combination of gravity forces and the inherent buoyancy of the collapsible and expandable bellow skit chamber body immersed in a fluid thus the amount of buoyancy a object has is based on the liquid the object displaces and the weight of the said collapsible chambers in the present invention, the said machine changes the size/buoyancy of the submersed bellow chambers using only gravity as energy source, as the said motor is operating under the principle of both gravity and buoyancy comprises a vertically disposed conveyer immersed in fluid changing the size of the said bellow chambers that operates continuously 24/7, and can be tailored to the requirement thus this present invention can be implemented on high rise building and large commercial establishment or a residential home including the large suburban water towers and produces zero pollution. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197643 | ENERGY TRANSFORMING UNIT FOR DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SENSOR - The subject invention relates to an air spring ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197644 | POWER SYSTEM - A power system may include a power generation component and a sensor configured to measure a parameter. The power system may also include a controller in communication with the power generation component and the sensor. The controller may be configured to run the power generation component in an exercise mode for a duration. The duration may be based on the measured parameter. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197645 | HANDLE DEVICE AND LOCK IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - A handle device includes a pivoting portion and a handle body. The pivoting portion includes a surrounding wall formed along a longitudinal axis, and the surrounding wall has a top surface. The handle body comprises an extending portion which protrudes from the pivoting portion along a radial direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and is apart from the top surface of the surrounding wall by a gap. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197646 | CAMMING DOG - A camming dog configured for use with a window having a frame and a hinged lens. The camming dog includes an angled base having a base mounting portion and a handle mounting portion, wherein the base mounting portion is secured to the frame, the base mounting portion is disposed at an angle relative to the handle mounting portion, the angle is less than ninety degrees. The camming dog further includes a handle having an arm boss, wherein the handle is rotationally secured to the handle mounting portion of the angled base and rotates about an axis of rotation. Upon rotation of the handle to an open position, the hinged lens rotates unimpeded past the arm boss and upon rotation of the handle to a closed position, the hinged lens is secured within the frame by the arm boss. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197647 | DOOR LATCH AND BAR LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONING UNIT - A latching mechanism for sealing an access panel to a sidewall includes a cam rod pivotable between a first position and a second position. The cam rod includes a handle and at least one generally U-shaped bend configured to engage a surface of the access panel when in the first position. The latching mechanism also includes a latch mounted to the access panel. The latch is rotatable between a third position and a fourth position. The latch is configured to engage and apply a force to the handle of the cam rod when in the fourth position. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197648 | Foot-Operated Door Opener - A foot-operated door opener including a base secured to a door and an extension having a top surface and a bottom surface. The foot-operated door is configured such that a door may be pulled open using either the top or bottom of a user's foot or foot covering. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197649 | PIVOTING MECHANSIM FOR MOVABLY ATTACHING A CAMERA TO A VEHICLE - A pivoting mechanism for movably attaching a camera to a vehicle. The pivoting mechanism has a vehicle-mounted component; a first rotational joint attached to the vehicle-mounted component; a first pivot arm, the first end of which is rotatably mounted on the first rotational joint; a second rotational joint attached to the vehicle-mounted component; a second pivot arm, the first end of which is rotatably mounted on the second rotational joint; a camera holder; a third rotational joint attached to the camera holder and on which a second end of the first pivot arm is rotatably mounted; and a fourth rotational joint attached to the camera holder and on which a second end of the second pivot arm is rotatably mounted. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197650 | SOD ROLL PICKUP MECHANISM - A sod roll picker including a pair of right facing spear bar assemblies and a pair of left facing spear bar assemblies. Each of the right and left facing spear bar assemblies includes a spear bar, a plurality of spears secured to the spear bar, and a guide roller disposed on each end of the spear bar assembly. The picker also includes a base frame having a pair of sidewalls connected by a pair of end walls. Each end wall includes a pair of right guide paths configured to receive the guide rollers of the right facing spear bar assemblies and a pair of left guide paths configured to receive the guide rollers of the left facing spear bar assemblies. The picker also includes a right spear bar linkage interconnecting the right facing spear bar assemblies and a left spear bar linkage interconnecting the left facing spear bar assemblies. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197651 | SCOOP BUDDY - An ice fishing device compromising of an ice scoop/skimmer with handle having a proximal and distal end, a retractable device, and an apparartus used to secure the invention to the fisherman or other convenient location. This may be to the ice fisherman's clothing/gear such as but not limited to a belt loop, zipper, pocket, or built-in loop that is commonly found on ice fishing garments. After use and when simply released from the fisherman's hand, this ice scoop/skimmer automatically retracts back to its original position typically near or at the waist level of the fisherman. This invention keeps the scoop in a readily accessible and convenient location after each use and prevents the fisherman from repeatedly bending over to retrieve his/her scoop and also minimizes the chance of losing the scoop/skimmer. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197652 | END EFFECTOR MODULE - An end effector module includes a palm base and robotic fingers extended from the palm base. Each robotic finger is composed of four joint shafts pivotally coupled with one another, and one of the four joint shafts, namely a start joint shaft, has a driving mechanism for driving a corresponding robotic finger to rotate, and each joint shaft has a driving mechanism to drive a next corresponding joint shaft to turn pivotally and bend with respect to other corresponding joint shafts, so that each robotic finger is module with four degrees of freedom for fine-tuning the position of a suction device installed at an end joint shaft, and the suction device can move along the normal direction of a suction point selected on the surface of a clamped object to achieve the effect of clamping and sucking an object securely without the risk of being loosened easily. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197653 | COLLAPSIBLE TRUCK RACK AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A collapsible truck rack that can be assembled and disassembled easily without the use of tools. The rack can be stored in the interior periphery of the truck bed so as not to appreciable diminish the capacity of the truck bed for the placement therein of items to be transported. The rack does not increase the profile of the vehicle when in the collapsed position and therefore reduces drag during transport. An X-load is added to reduce shift of the load during turns. An optional brace can be bolted to the top surface of the periphery of the truck bed. An optional canvas cover can be used to cover the collapsed rack to secure and protect the rack when not in use. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197654 | POWERED ROLL-IN COTS - According to one embodiment, a roll-in cot may include a support frame, a pair of back legs, a pair of front legs, and a cot actuation system. The pair of back legs and the pair of front legs can be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each of the pair of front legs can include a front wheel and an intermediate load wheel. The intermediate load wheel is offset from the front wheel by a load wheel distance. A front actuator can raise the pair of front legs such that the front wheel and the intermediate load wheel of each of the pair of front legs are aligned along a loading level. The intermediate load wheel of each of the pair of front legs can be offset from the pair of back legs by a loading span. The load wheel distance can be greater than the loading span. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197655 | VEHICLE WITH ROTATING SLIDE-OUT ROOM - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods a rotatable slide-out room for a motor homes, recreational vehicles, campers, or trailers. The slide-out room is configured to rotate about a rotational axis into and out an aperture in the sidewall of the vehicle. When the slide-out room is in the closed position, it is positioned within the vehicle forming a continuous sidewall for the vehicle. When the slide-out room is opened, it extends out from the sidewall at the rotational axis and creates additional space for the vehicle. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197656 | WATERPROOF STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A waterproof structure for an electronic device ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197657 | MULTIPLE CONTAINER HOLDER ASSEMBLY - A multiple container holder assembly is a convertible assembly having a base portion and an upper panel assembly. The base portion includes one or more container wells each adapted to support a container. The upper panel includes one or more retaining apertures each adapted to support a container. The base portion is disposed in a first portion of a bin housing and the upper panel assembly is slidably supported on the bin housing between first and second positions. In the first position the retaining apertures of the upper panel are configured to align with the container wells of the base portion. In the second position the retaining apertures of the upper panel are configured to be disposed over a second portion of the housing, such that when the upper panel is in the second position, the container wells and the retaining apertures are accessible for supporting a container. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197658 | ACTUATING DRIVE FOR A RAIL GUIDE OF A LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - An actuating drive for a rail guide of a longitudinal adjustment of a motor vehicle seat has a rotational drive, which has an output shaft ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197659 | SLIDING TARPAULIN TENSIONING AND LOCKING SYSTEM - An improved tensioning and locking apparatus for tensioning and locking a sliding tarpaulin that selectively covers and uncovers a trailer, such as a flat bed trailer or an enclosed trailer with an opening in a side thereof. Rotational motion about an axis perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) to the length of the trailer can be used to operate the apparatus to either increase or decrease tension in the tarpaulin covering the trailer. Such rotational motion can be provided from outside the covered trailer, which is advantageous for operators of said trailers. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197660 | Bus with a panoramic front window - My bus enhances the viewing experience of passengers by providing a panoramic front window to enable a passenger to see into a cab section of the bus and through the panoramic front window. The panoramic front window has a predetermined configuration that minimizes drag. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197661 | Front-End Module For A Vehicle, Particularly A Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a front-end module for a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, including a support frame ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197662 | WHEEL OPENING FENDER/PANEL ASSEMBLY - A wheel opening fender panel assembly for a vehicle includes an upper panel, a lower portion defining at least one leg and a coupler for removably coupling the upper panel and the lower portion. The coupler is a folding coupler or a break-a-way coupler. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197663 | Molding for Vehicle and Method for Attaching Side Window with Molding Clamped Thereon - Disclosed is a molding having a window clamping portion clamped on a bottom edge of a vehicle side window. The molding is such that it is equipped with a molding backside member provided with a groove, on a side of a flange surface of a vehicle side window attachment portion of the molding, and that an opening surface of the groove is opposed to the flange surface of the vehicle side window attachment portion. This molding is a molding that can be constituted by a small number of parts and that can be prevented from falling off the side window. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197664 | VEHICLE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT MEMBER REINFORCED WITH ULTRA HIGH STRENGTH LAMINATE - A method of manufacturing a structural support member for a vehicle includes forming a first portion, forming a second portion, and connecting the first portion and the second portion together. The first portion and the second portion may be formed from one of an aluminum material, a magnesium material, a cold-formable steel material, a glass fiber composite material, or a plastic material. The first portion and the second portion are connected together such that the second portion is disposed in a tensile loading condition in response to an impact load applied to the first portion. A laminate layer is attached to the second portion. The laminate layer includes an ultra high strength material having a yield strength equal to or greater than five hundred fifty (550) MPa. The laminate layer may include, for example, an iron based glassy metal foil or an iron based glassy metal foil fabric. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197665 | PANEL STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE ROOF DEVICE AND WEATHER STRIP FOR VEHICLE ROOF DEVICE - A panel structure for a vehicle roof device includes a holder portion and a weather strip. The holder portion includes a fitting protrusion having a narrowed portion. The weather strip includes, in an integral manner, an attaching base and a sealing portion. The attaching base has a fitting recess fitted to the fitting protrusion. The attaching base includes a body portion in close contact with an outer side surface of the fitting protrusion, an upper attaching portion in close contact with an upper outer side surface of the narrowed portion, and a lower attaching portion in close contact with a lower outer side surface of the narrowed portion. The thickness of the upper attaching portion in the upper end is set to be larger in an upper area than in a lower area. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197666 | FURNITURE CONTROL AND PIECE OF SEATING FURNITURE - A furniture control ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197667 | COMFORTABLE SEATING ARRANGEMENTS WITH EASY ACCESS - A seating arrangement with improved seating comfort. In one embodiment, the seating arrangement is for a transportation vehicle. The arrangement includes seats at least having two levels adjacent to single-level seats. The multi-level seats include at least a bottom row of seats and a top row of seats. In one embodiment, the bottom row seats are on a floor; and there is an imaginary horizontal plane that is parallel to the floor, and that at least a part of the top row seats and at least a part of the bottom row seats intersect. The single-level seats include at least two rows, with at least one seat in each row being adjacent to the aisle, to allow passengers to access the single-level seats. In another embodiment, a seating arrangement includes only multi-level seats. In yet another embodiment, a computer-implemented method is applicable to the seats, such as allowing the display of a visual representation of a top-row seat and a bottom-row seat. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197668 | MASSAGE CHAIR - A massage chair includes: a base unit; a rocker mechanism including an actuator that is coupled to the base unit, at least one output bar that is connected pivotally to the base unit, an input bar that is connected to and that is driven rotatably by the actuator, and a connecting bar that is connected pivotally to the input bar and the output bar; and a seat unit connected immovably to the output bar. The input bar, the output bar, the connecting bar, and the base unit cooperate to constitute a crank-rocker planar four-bar linkage. The actuator actuates rotation of the input bar, which in turn drives reciprocating swing motion of the output bar and the seat unit. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197669 | CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER CHAIR - The congregational prayer chair is designed to provide needed support for certain worshipers participating in Muslim prayer services. The chair is constructed with a seat and seat-back supported between two connecting arms. The connecting arms are mounted on chair legs. Grooves and tracks are provided on the arms that permit the seat and the seat-back to be moved in a predetermined manner so that a worshiper can attain the required prayer positions without disturbing the alignment of the prayer rows and the other worshippers. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197670 | VEHICLE SEAT LATCHING MECHANISM - A seat assembly is provided with a seat bottom adapted to mount to a vehicle. The seat assembly further includes a first seat back pivotally attached to the seat bottom defining a recline angle relative to the seat bottom, and a second seat back pivotally attached to the seat bottom proximate to the first seat back defining a recline angle relative to the seat bottom. A pin is pivotally connected to the second seat back, is sized to be received within a latch mechanism on the first seat back, and is operably connected to the second seat back to pivot to a stowed position when the first seat back is pivoted to a recline angle that is less than the second seat back recline angle. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197671 | HEAD RESTRAINT WHICH IS MOVABLE IN THE X DIRECTION - A head restraint having a housing which is at least partially movable relative to a supporting rod, by which the head restraint is arranged on the backrest of a vehicle seat, toward and away from the head of the occupant of the seat. A slide is provided on the housing, with a positive connecting and/or non-positive connecting device along the longitudinal extent thereof, which can be brought into engagement with a respective locking device, and as a result can secure the housing in the respective position thereof as desired. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197672 | AIRLINE/TRAIN TRAVEL STEP - A portable cushion and foot rest allows mass transit passengers, especially those in economy class, to rest their feet on an adjustable step. The cushion and foot rest adds comfort to passenger's “bottoms” as well as rests their feet for long flights. The cushion and foot rest folds easily for easy carry-on and stays in position by the weight of the passenger sitting on it. The cushion and foot rest can alleviate aches, pain and leg and foot cramping. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197673 | Skid Steer Slab Cutting Attachment - A cutting apparatus is described, capable of cutting hard materials including asphalt and concrete. The cutting apparatus is particularly well suited for attachment to a skid steer or other transportation implement. When attached to a skid steer the apparatus includes a frame that allows the cutting system to slide from side to side, slide up and down, or rotate about a vertical axis while held in a cutting position by the skid steer boom. The cutting apparatus also includes an airflow member that affectively creates an air turbulence to thereby confine debris and dust within a shroud and to direct the debris and dust against a surface of the shroud to a localized exit at a minimized velocity. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197674 | WHEELS - The present invention relates to a wheel rim extender device ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197675 | Self-lubricating and Cooling Metal Face Seal - A self-lubricating and cooling metal face seal includes a rotating seal half and a stationary seal half. The seal halves include complimentary textures configured to move and retain lubricant. The rotating seal half has a texture comprising an alternating series of plows and troughs circumferentially spaced around an inner diameter of the rotating seal half. The stationary seal half has a texture comprising collection and distribution grooves circumferentially spaced around an inner diameter of the stationary seal half. A drive axle includes a spindle and a wheel hub rotatably connected to the spindle. A metal face seal is located at an interface between the spindle and the wheel hub. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197676 | Drum Piloting Hub - A wheel hub includes a hub barrel and a hub mounting portion positioned concentrically around the hub barrel. The hub mounting portion includes a number of flange holes adapted to receive a number of corresponding wheel studs. A number of drum pilots are positioned one each between the hub barrel and the hub mounting portion and are concentric with the hub barrel. The drum pilots are radially aligned with the flange holes so that each of the flange holes has a corresponding drum pilot. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197677 | Lightweight Hub Unit With integrated Bearing Rings And Process For Its Manufacture - A hub unit is provided with a hub made of an aluminum alloy for plastic processing, which forms, in a single piece, an axially extending cylindrical portion and a radial flange; two bearing rings are mounted axially aligned around the cylindrical portion, an axially inner edge of the cylindrical portion is plastically deformed in a radially outer direction against the axially inner bearing ring. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197678 | LIGHTWEIGHT HUB UNIT WITH INTEGRATED BEARING RINGS AND PROCESSES FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A hub unit includes a hub of light material forming a cylindrical portion, a flange and a radial recess having a surface facing the flange, and two bearing rings axially aligned around the cylindrical portion of the hub; a sleeve locking device is radially interposed between the cylindrical portion of the hub and the bearing rings, and comprises a retaining portion engaged in the radial recess of the hub, a terminal edge which preloads the bearing rings, and one or two cuts extending in an axial direction. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197679 | Controlled Lubricant Volume Seal Housing - A mechanical drive seal housing includes a lubricant reservoir to supplement the amount of available lubricant. The lubricant is used to cool a seal having two halves. The seal halves include complimentary textures configured to move and retain lubricant. A drive axle includes a stationary shaft and a wheel hub rotatably connected to the stationary shaft. A metal face seal is located at an interface between the stationary shaft and the wheel hub. A stationary seal half of the metal face seal is located in a mechanical drive seal housing which includes a lubricant reservoir to supplement the amount of available lubricant. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197680 | Hydraulic Vehicle Braking System with Electromechanical Actuator, and Method for Operating Such a Hydraulic Vehicle Braking System - A hydraulic vehicle braking system comprises a master cylinder having at least one piston displacably accommodated therein, a mechanical actuator that is coupled, or can be coupled, to a brake pedal for actuating the piston, and an electromechanical actuator. The electromechanical actuator is likewise provided for actuating the piston and can be activated, at least for boosting or generating brake force, when the brake pedal is actuated. Furthermore, a valve arrangement is provided, which has a first valve per wheel brake for selectively uncoupling the wheel brake from the master cylinder, and a second valve for selectively reducing the brake pressure at the wheel brake. The valve arrangement can be controlled at least within the framework of an ABS control mode. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197681 | ELECTRIC SYSTEM STABILIZING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT - A power stabilizing device in a system includes as a portion of a power converter section, a second PWM converter provided between a second primary AC bus and a second DC bus in an electric system and configured to perform mutual conversion between DC power and AC power. A power stabilizing control section in the power stabilizing device controls charging and discharging of a secondary battery based on a voltage and a frequency in the second primary AC bus, thereby stabilizing the electric system. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197682 | AUTONOMOUS CHARGE BALANCING CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR BATTERY PACK - Systems and methods for controlling a vehicle having a traction battery with a plurality of cell groups each having a plurality of serially connected battery cells include balancing each cell of each cell group with a corresponding autonomous cell balancing circuit, and coupling a single output associated with each cell group to an associated battery monitoring circuit. An integrated driver and switch circuit adapts the voltage from an associated cell group for powering battery monitoring integrated circuits with a voltage range corresponding to a single cell voltage range to facilitate use of an existing battery monitoring integrated circuit design and subsequent input to a microprocessor-based battery controller. Cell balancing is performed at each cell with a battery monitor circuit associated with each group of cells. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197683 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND INSULATION STATE DETERMINATION METHOD FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Provided is an electric vehicle including an electric system that generates drive power, a detector, and a controller. The electric system includes a power storage device, a drive device that uses power of the power storage device to generate drive power, a first relay provided between the positive electrode of the power storage device and the drive device, and a second relay provided between the negative electrode of the power storage device and the drive device. The detector is electrically connected to the power storage device and detects an insulation abnormality in the electric system. The controller determines the insulation state of the electric system on the basis of a detection result of the detector obtained when the first relay and the second relay are open and a detection result of the detector obtained when either of the first relay and the second relay is thereafter closed. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197684 | SECONDARY BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE, METHOD OF CHARGING IN SECONDARY BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE, PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATOR, METHOD OF POWER GENERATION IN PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATOR, PHOTOVOLTAIC-CHARGED SECONDARY BATTERY SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRICAL VEHICLE - A battery charging device includes a battery pack including a plurality of battery cells connected in series, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to change a series connection of the battery cells in response to a variation in output voltage of a solar battery. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197685 | TRANSMISSION STATION - A transmission station adapted to provide power to at least one network device and transmit signal to the network device is provided. The transmission station includes a housing, a network hub, and a power supply. The housing has a supporting surface, and the network device is disposed on the supporting surface. The network hub is disposed in the housing and transceives a number of transmission signals. The network hub includes a number of signal-transmitting ports to transmit and receive the transmission signals to each network device respectively. The power supply is disposed in the housing and produces multiple output power and operating power. The power supply provides the operating power to the network hub and the power supply includes a number of power-outputting ports to provide the output power to each network device respectively. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197686 | BATTERY SYSTEM - A battery system includes a power supply device which supplies power, a battery device in which a plurality of substantially identical battery units are connected in parallel, and a control device including a storage unit which stores information about a reference power value corresponding to predetermined conversion efficiency of the power conversion unit, an acquisition unit which acquires information about a supply power amount of the power supplied by the power supply device, and a selection unit which determines the number of battery units capable of distributing the supply power amount at a power amount greater than or equal to the reference power value and selects the battery units to which the power is supplied from the power supply device among the plurality of battery units, wherein the selected battery units are equal in number to the determined number. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197687 | WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING MULTI REMOTE DEVICES - A wireless power supply system for providing a wireless power adapted for multi remote devices. The wireless power supply system comprises a plurality of primary coils, a wireless communication receiver, and a controller. The wireless communication receiver is used for receiving power requirement information. The controller is used for selecting one of the primary coils to transmit the wireless power in accordance with its internal program. When a specific remote device of the remote devices is disposed to the position of the coils and the specific remote device sends a power identification signal, the wireless communication devices receives the power identification signal, and performs a decode procedure to obtain a decoded power identification signal, and the controller selects a specific primary coil of the primary coils to output a corresponding wireless power to the specific remote device in accordance with the decoded power identification signal. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197688 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL METHOD - A power management method and associated electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a power management circuit and a control circuit. The control circuit is powered by a power path. The power management method includes detecting whether the control circuit is powered, forwarding a control authority of the power path to the control circuit when the control circuit is powered, and forwarding the control authority to the power management circuit when the control circuit is not powered. | 2014-07-17 |