29th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110173832 | ABSOLUTE ENCODER SETUP INDICATION - This invention relates to a method of operating an absolute encoder apparatus comprising a scale having features defining absolute position information in at least one measuring dimension, and a readhead configured to read the features. The method comprises: obtaining at least one representation of at least some of the features defining absolute position information; analysing the at least one representation to determine at least one parameter indicative of the quality of the representation; and providing an output indicative of the relative setup of the scale and readhead based at least in part on the at least one parameter. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173833 | Pistachio/Nut Dryer - Assembly and Method - The present invention provides an improved continuous vertical feed pistachio nut dryer that has an inner compartment defined by bulkhead walls formed of smooth and seamless outer walls of perforated sheet stock, and has an infeed chamber with a batch hopper used in conjunction with an auger to provide a structure configured to operate in a batch fill mode wherein the inner compartment is filled evenly along the length of the dryer. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173834 | Laundry Drying Machine with Vibrating Fluff Filter - A laundry drying machine ( | 2011-07-21 |
20110173835 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING CONDENSED DISTILLER'S SOLUBLES (CDS) TO PRODUCE DRIED DISTILLER'S SOLUBLES (DDS) - Dried distiller's solubles is described. Methods for drying condensed distiller's solubles into dried distiller's solubles are presented. The methods may include introducing the condensed distiller's solubles into a drying gas stream and recovering dried distiller's solubles from the drying gas stream. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173836 | CLOSED LOOP DRYING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A drying system includes a fluidized bed dryer and fluidizing gas loop. The system is a closed loop so that fluidizing gas used to dry particulate matter can be reconditioned and recycled to fluidize and dry additional particulate matter. The fluidizing gas is reconditioned by removing fine particulates and water vapor. The drying system includes oxygen control features to prevent oxygen from entering the system. A method for drying particulate matter includes fluidizing the particulate matter in a dryer with a fluidizing gas, heating the particulate matter to remove water, removing water vapor and fluidizing gas from the dryer, removing fines and water vapor from the fluidizing gas, recirculating the fluidizing gas to the dryer to fluidize additional particulate matter and removing dried particulate matter from the dryer. A modular drying system reduces the amount of construction necessary at the installation site. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173837 | FABRIC TREATMENT COMPOSITION - A heat activated fabric treatment composition comprising:
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20110173838 | CONDENSATION DRYER WITH A HEAT PUMP AND RECOGNITION OF AN IMPERMISSIBLE OPERATING STATE AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF - A condensation dryer is provided which has a heat pump in which a coolant circulates; a compressor; a temperature sensor to measure a temperature of the coolant; and a controller. The controller has a first comparator to compare the temperature of the coolant with an upper limiting temperature of the coolant; a switch to switch the compressor off if the temperature of the coolant is greater than or equal to the upper limiting temperature and to switch the compressor on after each compressor disconnection. A counter ascertains the number of occurrences at which the compressor is switched off. The counter is incremented by 1 each time the compressor is switched off. A second comparator compares the number of occurrences with a prespecified limiting number and evaluates the difference between the number of occurrences and the prespecified limiting number with respect to the presence of an impermissible operating state. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173839 | FABRIC-BEARING OUTSOLES, SHOES BEARING SUCH OUTSOLES AND RELATED METHODS - A method for making a shoe outsole comprises placing rubber against a coating of cured rubber cement on a segment of fabric, heating the rubber to a temperature below the melting points of the cured rubber cement and the rubber, but high enough to render the cured rubber cement and the rubber tackily adherent to each other and vulcanizing the rubber, thereby to adhere the segment of fabric to the rubber, and cooling the vulcanized rubber to form an outsole having an exposed ground-contacting surface that includes the segment of fabric. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173840 | EXERCISE FOOTWEAR THAT SIMULATES UPHILL OR DOWNHILL EXERCISES - The present invention is a piece of exercise footwear that simulates an uphill exercise or a downhill exercise that includes a continuous curved flat or concave sole with a front portion and a back portion that can be in continuous contact or not with an exercising surface while a user is exercising on an exercising surface and an inflatably adjustable bladder assembly with an inflatable sole portion and an inflatable heel portion. The exercise footwear also includes a control valve to allow inflation of the inflatable sole portion and the inflatable heel portion to allow a supplemental uphill or downhill simulation while performing the exercises and a transfer valve that transfers pressure and fluid interchangeably between the inflatable heel portion and the inflatable sole portion. A front pad insert and a heel pad insert can also be utilized and the inflatable adjustable bladder assembly can also be removed. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173841 | Quarter Configuration for Footwear - A panel for use as quarter panel or quarter liner comprises a panel body formed of various layers of material pressed into a generally flat state. It also comprises a generally uniform outer surface for the panel body, the outer surface being flat in a malleolus region when the panel body is in the flat state. One or more concavities are defined in the inner surface of the panel body in the flat state and positioned in the malleolus region so as to received at least one malleolus of a wearer when the panel body is formed from the flat state into a boot shape. A method for forming a quarter panel or liner of a boot is also provided. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173842 | FUNCTIONAL SHOE - Disclosed herein is a functional shoe including support housings inserted into a receipt hole formed on a mid sole of a sole and provided with a screw formed on the inner surfaces thereof, an arch support provided with a head formed integrally with the upper end thereof and inserted into any one of the support housings through screw connection such that the height of the arch support may be adjusted vertically, a plurality of recesses formed on the upper surface of the sole, and acupressure protrusions inserted into the plurality of recesses. The functional shoe facilitates strengthening of function of a specific portion of user's body and blood circulation, promotes discharge of waste to improve circulation troubles, and improves acupressure efficiency. Further, the functional shoe enables a user to perform three-step walking, thereby reducing user's fatigue. Moreover, the functional shoe lowers the price of a shoe product, thus being economical. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173843 | FOOTWEAR WITH TOE ALIGNER STRUCTURE - Wellness footwear that promotes proper gait and strong feet is provided. The footwear can include a sole. The footwear can also include a securing upper arranged with the sole and configured to securely hold a foot of a user on a footbed so as to substantially prevent lateral movement of the foot with respect to the footbed and allow one or more of a big toe and remaining toes of the user to be at least partially uncovered and exposed. A toe aligner structure can be arranged between the securing upper and the sole and configured to extend between the big toe and remaining toes of the user so as to direct a force against the big toe in a direction away from the remaining toes during standing, walking, running, swimming, and other movements when muscles of the foot are in use. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173844 | Molded snowshoe with compound deck - A molded or plastic composite snowshoe is formed of two assembled sections, in a way that imparts flexibility to the snowshoe, allowing some degree of torsional twisting or warping flexibility so that the snowshoe adapts to uneven terrain. In a principal embodiment the molded snowshoe is divided into forward and aft sections along a line slightly behind the nose area and near the pivot axis in the case of a pitch-pivoting binding. Joints between sections are in narrow rims at left and right, at opposed sides of a large central opening for the crampon/binding and boot. The joints are designed to securely hold the forward and aft molded sections together but to allow a degree of torsion between them when needed. Steel structural traction rails extend across the joints but are constructed and secured to the snowshoe sections in a manner that preserves the desired flexibility. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173845 | HARNESS HINGE MEMBER ATTACHMENT FOR SNOWSHOE - The snowshoe has a hinge member for mounting a harness to the snowshoe's frame, the hinge member having a rigid pivot rod for extending between first and second side segments of the frame and comprising opposite first and second end portions, the pivot rod for pivotally receiving the harness. The hinge member also includes a first rigid rod attachment mount having a first frame socket for pivotal attachment to the frame first side segment so as to be pivotable about the frame first side segment, and a first rod socket wherein the rigid pivot rod first end portion is pivotally mounted, the first rod socket being spaced apart from the first frame socket so as to allow the pivot rod to pivot about an axis which is generally parallel to and spaced from the first frame socket. The hinge member further includes a second rigid rod attachment mount having a second frame socket for pivotal attachment to the frame second side segment so as to be pivotable about the frame second side segment, and a second rod socket wherein the rigid pivot rod second end portion is pivotally mounted, the second rod socket being spaced apart from the second frame socket so as to allow the pivot rod to pivot about an axis which is generally parallel to and spaced from the second frame socket. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173846 | SHOE WITH ANTI-SLIP DEVICE - A shoe includes a vamp, an insole, a flexible pad, a spike set, a mediate part and an outsole part. The flexible pad includes multiple slits and the spikes of the spike set are inserted into the slits. The combination of the flexible pad | 2011-07-21 |
20110173847 | DUAL COMPRESSION SPRING RAM - A snowplow assembly includes a mount assembly operatively connected to an associated vehicle, a plow blade assembly pivotally connected to the mount assembly, and a cylinder with a first end pivotally connected to the mount assembly and a second end pivotally connected to the plow blade assembly. The cylinder can include at least one resilient member. The resilient member exerts a force in a first direction when the plow blade assembly is in a first angled position, and the resilient member exerts a force in a second direction when the plow blade assembly is in a second angled position. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173848 | STEAM BRUSH - A steam brush of the present invention, it relates to a household appliance equipped with an electric heater. The steam brush of the present invention, the inside of its housing is disposed with a water tank, a water pump and an electric heating plate, a switch disposed on said housing is respectively connected to the external power line and the electric heating plate; wherein said housing is cylinder-shaped, a steam outlet surface is disposed on the top surface of said housing; a base seat detachably supports said housing. The steam outlet surface of the steam brush can be far away from the desktop, so it is relatively safe. Said steam brush can expand its functions, which can be applied as indoor humidifier, electric iron or cosmetic tool for facial steaming, it is multi-use. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173849 | WATER-SUPPLY MECHANISM IN THE BOILER OF GARMENT STEAMER - The water-supply mechanism of the boiler in the garment steamer of the present utility, it relates to a water-supply assembly of a steamer. The rear side of the housing of the boiler has a groove for placing an open outer water box, the bottom of said groove has a through hole for the protective pipe of the outlet of said outer water box going through and a downward extending lower flange surrounds said through hole; a check valve is fixed on the lower flange of the bottom of said groove; a water inlet on the top end of valve body of the check valve straightly faces the through hole of said groove; a water outlet of the bottom of valve body of the check valve communicates with the water inlet of the inner water box; a spring is disposed in the valve body of said check valve, said spring pushes the flange of the outer periphery of the plug in the check valve toward the water inlet of the valve body, and make the protruding portion of the upper end of the plug in said check valve extend into the protective pipe of the water outlet of said outer water box to push the plug of the water outlet of said outer water box. It is convenient for adding water into the outer water box, and the manufacture cost is relatively lower. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173850 | Stiff Flexible Hoop and Method for Reducing Wrinkles in Clothing - A flexible and rigid thin hoop to be inserted into wet pants, shirts, or other appropriate clothing for the purposes of reducing or eliminating wrinkles. This invention reduces the use of electricity by old methods such as ironing or professional pressing, and reduces the risk of injury by burns. The preferred method of use eliminates the step of using a drier, thus further saving electricity and time in laundry activities. Additionally, improved timing or ease of use may be found through reduction of warm up time for heating elements within irons or assembly of iron boards. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173851 | TOWEL TWIRLING MECHANISM - An article, such as a towel, having an opening to secure a twirling mechanism thereto. The twirling mechanism having a handle extending from a bottom portion thereof and having a mechanism to permit rotating of the handle with respect to the fabric-article, such that the fabric article is capable of twirling around the twirling mechanism. The twirling mechanism may in other embodiments include noise maker when the handle is rotated. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173852 | BEVERAGE BOTTLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A beverage bottle identification system includes a set of identification tags, wherein each identification tag is formed in a hollow approximately conical shape configured to be secured along the neck of an associated beverage bottle, further wherein each of the identification tags in the set is visually distinguishable from the other identification tags in the set. In addition, the system may include a display stand including a plurality of identification tag holders adapted to store one or more sets of identification tags. At least one of the identification tag holders may include a portion shaped approximately like the neck of the associated beverage bottle. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173853 | BILLBOARD SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Disclosed herein is an improved billboard system and method of use thereof. One or more vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) are mounted onto the top portions of posts supporting new or previously constructed billboards. The vertical axis wind turbines, which are configured to rotate regardless of the direction of the wind, generate electrical power that is used to provide the power needs of lighting display elements (lights, screens, etc.) found on the billboard. The turbines are also used to charge batteries that may later be used to supply power to the billboard during periods when the turbines do not generate sufficient power or when one or more of the turbines are not operational. Surplus power not used to power the display elements or charge the batteries may be transmitted to the utility power grid. The billboard system may be monitored and controlled from a remote location via a communications network. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173854 | SIGN SASH - A sign sash is placed around a corner of an existing political campaign or other sign and conveys an additional message. A strip of paper is scored down the middle and folded over to form front and back sign sash portions. The front and back portions are connected at their edges and at least one bears a display. A sign corner can be inserted between the front and back portions and the sign sash allowed to rest on the sign and display the graphic across the surface of the sign. The sign sash is made of rigid card-stock and adhesive and/or fasteners connect the front and back portions. A fastener can secure the sheet to the sign corner or another object. The sign sash is useful for varying sign messages and for adding to the message as events change, for instance to thank supporters after a vote is concluded. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173855 | HANGING FILE FOLDER HAVING FOLD-UP LABEL FEATURES - A hanging file folder having fold-up label features can be comprised of a sheet of flat, foldable material having two doubled over ends. A first hanger member can be disposed within one of the doubled over ends and configured to couple to a hanging file drawer rail. A second hanger member can be disposed within the other of the doubled over ends and configured to couple to the hanging file drawer rail. A plurality of tab members formed of the flat, foldable material can be attached to at least one of the doubled-over ends and have pairs of ears extending to the sides of the tab members. The tab members can be positioned to be extended beyond an edge of the doubled over end to which they are attached by folding the tab members and inserting the ears into pairs of slots formed in the doubled over ends. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173856 | SPRING-ACTION MAGAZINE FOLLOWER AND MAGAZINE FOR FIREARMS - A follower for a firearm magazine includes a base part, a guide, a cartridge engaging part, and a slide stop actuating structure. The base part provides a lower surface against which the magazine spring acts, and the guide provides a guide surface extending transverse to a base plane defined by the base part. The cartridge engaging part provides a spring action within the follower itself to augment the force of the magazine spring. The slide stop actuating structure is located at a front end of the base part and provides an inclined engagement surface that extends upwardly from the front end of the base part to a front edge of the follower. This upwardly angled surface forms an engagement surface to reliably engage a slide stop lug of a firearm to actuate the firearm's slide lock mechanism when the magazine is empty. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173857 | INCREASED CAPACITY AMMUNITION CLIP - An ammunition clip is described that includes a front end wall, a back end wall, two opposing sidewalls operably engaged with the front end wall and the back end wall to define an enclosure. The sidewalls each include a top section defining a first circumference for the enclosure, a lower section defining a second circumference for the enclosure that is larger than the first circumference, and a transition section between the top section and the lower section. The transition section includes a plurality of offset angled members opposite one another defining the transition between the top section and the lower section. A first guide extends inward into the enclosure from the front end wall substantially orthogonal thereto and a second guide extends inward into the enclosure from the back end wall substantially orthogonal thereto. A guided member is configured to travel within the enclosure in a substantially planar fashion and includes slots at each end thereof for engagement with respective said guides. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173858 | MAGAZINE WITH SHOCK ABSORBING TAB - An ammunition magazine including a housing having a first end and an opposing second end for carrying stacked cartridges, a follower plate reciprocally movable within the housing, a spring retainer reciprocally movable within the housing and having an extension tab extending therefrom toward the second end, and a biasing member carried by the housing between the follower plate and the spring retainer. The biasing member biases the follower plate toward the first end and biases the spring retainer toward the second end. A bottom plate closes the second end of the housing and retains the spring retainer within the housing. The bottom plate includes an opening extending therethrough permitting passage of the extension tab therethrough in reciprocal directions. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173859 | REMOVABLE TRIGGER GUARD - A removable trigger guard for a rifle. The removable trigger guard includes a first arm that is disposed between a magazine and a grip of the firearm, a body portion disposed along an upper portion of the grip, and a second arm portion that is disposed along a lower surface of the rifle and between the grip and the magazine. The first arm includes a ball bearing and a detent pin that engage a yoke of the magazine. The body portion includes another ball bearing that snap fits into engagement with a yoke formed in the magazine. The second arm includes an opening that receives a trigger that protrudes from the lower surface. The removable trigger guard can be installed by hand without tools and can be removed with the use of the tip of an ammunition cartridge. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173860 | GUN LOCK - A low visibility gun lock to prevent the unauthorized use of a firearm which includes a lock case shaped to be received in a cartridge chamber of the firearm and a rod assembly having both a central rod configured to interengage with the lock case and a muzzle sleeve attached to the central rod in an rotational engagement such that the muzzle sleeve rotates relative to the central rod. The low visibility gun lock further including a key form within the muzzle sleeve which is fixed relative to the central rod which allows a key configured to pass through the muzzle sleeve to engage and rotate the key form without rotating the muzzle sleeve. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173861 | FIREARM GRIPS AND FIREARM GRIP CONSTRUCTION SETS - Firearm grips and firearm grip construction stets are disclosed. An example firearm grip includes a plastic grip portion includes a first lateral side defining a plurality of first ribs and a first recess and a second lateral side defining a plurality of second ribs and a second recess. The firearm grip also includes a first grip shell having a plurality of edges to slidably engage under one or more of the first ribs. The first grip shell includes a first lug that is received by the first recess to hold the first grip shell in place. The firearm grip also includes a second grip shell having a plurality of edges to slidably engage under one or more of the second ribs. The second grip shell includes a second lug that is received by the second recess to hold the second grip shell in place. The firearm grip also includes a grip back coupled to the grip portion with a tongue and groove connection and a transverse pin extending therethrough. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173862 | MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL - Embodiments of the present invention comprise a tool that can be configured for use as the grip of a firearm. In one embodiment, the tool comprises a handle part and a tooling part coupled to the handle part. The tooling part can be configured to receive one or more end effectors. The handle part can comprise one or more elongated sections on which are disposed a handle body, where in one construction the elongated sections are interleaved in a manner that permits the handle body to move amongst a plurality of working configurations. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173863 | Tactical Butt Stock with Rounded Butt Plate - A removable butt stock with a curved and rounded butt plate for use in the tactical fighting position is disclosed. The removable butt stock has a single orientation two position release lever for ease of adjustment and removable of the butt stock from the buffer tube of the tactical weapon, ribs incorporated into the receiver bore to reduce drag during insertion of the buffer tube, and anti-rattle springs to securely attach the butt stock to the buffer tube. The body of the butt stock has an angled cheek weld to allow the user to comfortably align the eye on the weapon in the tactical firing position. The butt stock also includes two storage tubes with cam caps designed to be easily removable by twisting in a cam motion up the beveled mouth of the storage tube. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173864 | SEGMENTED COMPOSITE BARREL FOR WEAPON - A rifle barrel for a gas-operated rifle includes a metallic liner with a longitudinal bore and a transverse gas port through the liner to the bore intermediate along a length of the liner. A thermally conductive sleeve circumscribes the liner substantially along the length of the liner. A composite wrap circumscribes the sleeve substantially along a length of the sleeve. The composite wrap is separated from the gas port. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173865 | RAIL FOR INDUCTIVELY POWERING FIREARM ACCESSORIES - A method and system for an inductively powering rail on a firearm to power accessories such as: telescopic sights, tactical sights, laser sighting modules, and night vision scopes. This is achieved by having primary and secondary electromagnets (U-Cores) on both the inductively powering rail and the accessory. Once the electromagnets are in contact, the accessory is able to obtain power through induction via the inductively powering rail. Accessories may be attached to various fixture points on the inductively powering rail and are detected by the firearm when attached and detached. When attached, power and data communications may flow between the accessory and a master CPU located on the firearm. Accessories that are attached to the inductively powering rail and have rechargeable power systems may be recharged via the inductive power rail. Further, accessories that have power that is not needed may be transferred to other accessories. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173866 | RAIL CLAMP MOUNT - A rail clamp mount that may be quickly and easily firmly secured to a rail, such as a rail carried by a gun, and that may be quickly and easily released from the rail. A preferred embodiment comprises a mount base including a first rail-engaging surface; a generally U-shaped, somewhat elastic clamping member carried by the mount base and including two second rail-engaging surfaces at the ends of the legs of the U, and a third second rail-engaging surface at the end of the center section of the clamping member between the legs of the U, the second rail-engaging surfaces being opposed to and transversely spaced from the first rail-engaging surface; a cam mechanism mounting the clamping member to the mount base for imparting transverse movement to the clamping member when actuated; and an actuator for the cam mechanism including a throw handle. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173867 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT FOR FIREARMS - An adjustable support for a firearm includes an extension shaft having a distal end, a proximal end, a central axis, and a plurality of engagement features formed at a plurality of axial locations between the distal end and the proximal end. A housing assembly is configured to house the extension shaft and defines a reference datum. At least one locking member is operatively associated with the housing assembly and is configured selectively engage the engagement features. An actuator is operatively associated with the housing assembly such that translation of the actuator relative to the central axis moves the locking members into and out of engagement with the engagement features on the extension shaft. Rotation of the actuator relative about the central axis moves the distal end of the extension shaft away from the housing assembly. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173868 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR RAIL EQUIPPED FIREARMS - Provided is a gun mounting kit for quickly and easily mounting a gun in a position favorable for cleaning the gun. It is understood that guns may include mounting rails, such as a Picatinny-style rail or other similar mounting structures. The gun mounting kit includes a clamping unit that is sized and configured to clamp onto the mounting rail of the gun to secure the gun for cleaning. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173869 | INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIMED SHOOTING OF SNIPER AND OBSERVATION OF SPOTTER - The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling the aimed shooting of a sniper and the observation of a spotter. At the same time that a sniper directly checks the shape of the target using a sighting telescope, a spotter observes the surroundings of the target using an observatory telescope. The sniper deflects images of the target using a prism, focuses the images, and converts the focused images into digital moving image signals. The spotter deflects images of the target using a prism, focuses the images, and converts the focused images into digital moving image signals. Two types of images can be selectively transmitted, or can be combined with each other using a multiplexer and transmitted to a shooting controller in a multi-screen division form. A commanding office can identify a precise target and make a decision pertaining to shooting. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173870 | SECURITY DEVICE WITH COMPACT MID-IR LASER - A compact mid-IR laser device utilizes a quantum cascade laser to provide mid-IR frequencies suitable for use in molecular detection by signature absorption spectra. The compact nature of the device is obtained owing to an efficient heat transfer structure, the use of a small diameter aspheric lens and a monolithic assembly structure to hold the optical elements in a fixed position relative to one another. The compact housing size may be approximately 20 cm×20 cm×20 cm or less. Efficient heat transfer is achieved using a thermoelectric cooler TEC combined with a high thermal conductivity heat spreader onto which the quantum cascade laser is thermally coupled. The heat spreader not only serves to dissipate heat and conduct same to the TEC, but also serves as an optical platform to secure the optical elements within the housing in a fixed relationship relative on one another. A small diameter aspheric lens may have a diameter of 10 mm or less and is positioned to provided a collimated beam output from the quantum cascade laser. The housing is hermetically sealed to provide a rugged, light weight portable MIR laser source. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173871 | GUN-MOUNTED SIGHTING DEVICE - A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of the gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device includes a bottom rail mountable in a slot on the gun, wherein the slot is preferably positioned on the top surface of the gun. The sighting device may also include a mechanical sight that functions as the rear mechanical sight on the gun and/or a secondary light source. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173872 | Artificial fishing lure with mechanical hook assembly - An artificial fishing lure includes a base assembly, a spring-biased hook assembly, a movable hook-setting post, a fixed retention member, and a pivoted actuation lever. The base assembly has spaced apart leading and trailing ends. The hook assembly is carried by the base assembly, and is adapted for sudden movement from a loaded condition to a released condition. The hook assembly has a proximal end and a pointed distal end adapted for piercing a fish. The hook-setting post is located adjacent the leading end of the base assembly, and is adapted for temporarily engaging the proximal end of the hook assembly in the loaded condition. The fixed retention member is located adjacent the trailing end of said base assembly, and is adapted for cooperating with the hook-setting post to temporarily hold the hook assembly in the loaded condition. The actuation lever is connected to the hook-setting post, and is adapted for moving the hook-setting post away from the hook assembly when actuated. The hook-setting post then disengages the proximal end of the hook assembly, and thereby releases the hook assembly for sudden rearward movement outwardly from the retention member from the loaded condition to the released condition. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173873 | FISHING LINE COMPRISING INTEGRATED COMPOSITE YARN COMPRISING SHORT FIBER - The present invention provides a fishing line comprising a composite yarn having a core-sheath structure, where the composite yarn comprises a core part having a core yarn containing a short fiber and a sheath part having a sheath yarn containing a long fiber; the long fiber in the sheath part and the short fiber in the core part are intertangled with each other; and the core yarn and the sheath yarn are integrated with use of an adhesive resin. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173874 | POLYOLEFIN FIBER - The invention relates to a process for making a polyolefin fiber. The process comprises the steps of providing at least one polyolefin tape; twisting or folding the at least one polyolefin tape longitudinally to obtain a precursor fiber and exposing the precursor fiber under tension to a temperature within the melting point range of the polyolefin for a time sufficient to at least partly two or more parts of the precursor fiber. The invention also relates to the fiber obtainable thereby. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173875 | ONE-STEP CONVERSION OF SOLID LIGNIN TO LIQUID PRODUCTS - The present invention refers to a method of converting a lignin material into a liquid product and the liquid product obtainable by the method. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173876 | Method - The present invention relates to a method for reducing the amount of steryl glycoside in an oil or fat (e.g. a biofuel substrate) and/or a biofuel, the method comprising admixing one or more enzymes with an oil or fat comprising steryl glycoside; such that said one or more enzymes degrades the steryl glycoside. The one or more enzymes is preferably an enzyme which is capable of hydrolysing the glycosidic bond in a steryl glycoside. Suitably the enzyme may be a glycosidase enzyme and/or a β-glucosidase and/or an amyloglucosidase. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173877 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A HYDROCARBON OR MIXTURE OF HYDROCARBONS - A process for preparing a hydrocarbon or mixture of hydrocarbons comprising the steps of
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20110173878 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECYCLING COAL ASH - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for recycling coal ash, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for recycling coal ash, in which the apparatus for recycling coal ash comprises an unburned coal ash recovery unit and a lightweight aggregate manufacturing unit and is provided in an existing thermoelectric power plant and in which coal ash which is generated in the thermoelectric power plant is completely recycled for specific purposes using the coal ash recycling apparatus. According to the invention, the surrounding environment can be prevented from being contaminated during the transportation of waste to a recycling factory and transportation expenses can be reduced. Moreover, coal ash is completely recycled for specific uses, such that unburned carbon contained in the coal ash can be used. Also, coal ash can be recycled even as concrete admixtures having strict standards. In addition, the present invention can prevent environmental contamination caused by the landfilling of waste and recycle waste, thereby reducing the loss of land and the waste of resources. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173879 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GROWING VEGETATION - A device and method for growing vegetation. The device and method can be used for repairing a divot in a grass lawn. The device includes a packet having a water-soluble film surface that contains a mixture of soil and seeds. An example device includes a water-containing device in the packet. When the packet is placed on the ground, such as the divot, and subjected to water, the film dissolves so that the mixture comes into contact with the ground and the seeds can begin to germinate and grow. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173880 | Maple syrup line system with increased diameter lines and fittings - A line system for a maple syrup production system, where the lateral lines have an inside diameter greater than 5/16″ nominal and less than or equal to ¾″ and the lateral line fitting and mainline fitting have a nominal inside diameter of greater than 0.225″ and less than or equal to 0.70″. Further, the line system has drop lines with an inside diameter greater than 5/16″ nominal and less than or equal to ¾″ and the spout fitting has a nominal inside diameter of greater than 0.225″ and less than or equal to 0.70″. The increased inside diameters of the drop lines, lateral lines, spout fittings, lateral line fittings and mainline fittings dramatically improves the flow of air and sap from the taphole and through the line system. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173881 | Dual-line spout and maple syrup production system using same - A dual-line spout for maple syrup production is disclosed. The spout has a nose section with an input channel, and an interior chamber having first and second flow paths each fluidly connected to the input channel and to respective first and second output channels. The spout is designed for use with vacuum-based maple syrup productions systems that use a dual-line line system. The dry-line portion of the line system fluidly connects to the first output channel and the wet-line portion of the line system fluidly connected to the second output channel. Example spouts have no chambers, a single chamber or two sub-chambers, to facilitate air-liquid separation. Methods of using the spout in a vacuum-based, dual-line maple syrup production system are also disclosed. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173882 | Collapsible hanging basket - A hanging basket for plants, flowers, etc. is provided which may be moved from a collapsed position to an extended position. When in the extended position, the hanging basket may support plants, flowers or the like therein; but which when collapsed, occupies very little space for shipping and storage purposes. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173883 | METHOD OF CONTAINING A FLORAL GROUPING OR POTTED PLANT - A method of containing a floral grouping or potted plant in a sleeve is disclosed. The sleeve has first and second panels, and at least a portion of at least one of the first and second panels is constructed of at least two layers of material. At least a portion of the at least two layers of material may be connected. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173884 | AUTO-IRRIGATING CASE - An auto-irrigation apparatus is provided. A control panel and a water-level indicator light are inserted in a side of an irrigating case. A water pump, a cell box, and a control circuit are inserted in the irrigating case. The control panel, water-level indicator light, cell box, and water pump are coupled to the control circuit. A solar panel is embedded in each of two cover panels. Each of the two cover panels are mounted on opposite sides of the irrigating case. The embedded solar panels are coupled to the cell box. A water conduit adapter is connected to an outlet of the water pump. A planter box is placed in the irrigating case above a built-in water reservoir so that the water conduit adapter passes through an aperture in the planter box. Then, the water conduit adapter is connected to a spray pipe positioned above the planter box. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173885 | ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE GASIFICATION PROCESS AND SYSTEM - A fuel supply system for supplying pulverized feedstock to a gasifier includes a feedstock storage apparatus for storing pulverized feedstock. The feedstock storage apparatus operates at a first pressure. The fuel supply system also includes a mechanical conveyance apparatus linking the feedstock storage apparatus to a fuel distribution apparatus. The mechanical conveyance apparatus is operable to continuously convey the pulverized feedstock from the feedstock storage apparatus to the fuel distribution apparatus at a first flow rate. The fuel distribution apparatus operates at a second pressure that is greater than the first pressure. The fuel distribution apparatus includes at least one outlet communicably connected to at least one burner on the gasifier for transferring pulverized feedstock from the fuel distribution apparatus to the at least one burner. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173886 | HOT GAS PURIFICATION - With a method and a system for treatment of a hot crude gas generated by an entrained flow gasification system, removal of the compounds that contain sulfur and carbon is supposed to be undertaken in such a manner that hot gas is made available for further use. This is achieved in that a desulfurization ( | 2011-07-21 |
20110173887 | Tyer carburetion process - A means for improving prior art combined cycle combustor and/or gasifiers and/or plural thermodynamic cycle gasification systems by introducing and utilizing an auger for the continuous feeding, agitation, tumbling, advancement and discharge of heterogeneous carbonaceous fuel. In addition to the aforementioned improvement, I have included provisions for Fontana's water gas shift reaction utilizing refractory embedded down-tubes that convey steam and oxygen into and through the chambers fluidized bed. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173888 | PRETREATMENT OF BIOMASS FEED FOR GASIFICATION - A pretreatment process of a biomass feedstock for gasification for the production of syngas. The biomass feed, which is preferably a cellulosic feed, is subjected to a two stage torrefaction that comminutes the biomass and increases its energy density. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173889 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING A BREAK-IN ATTEMPT ON AN OPENING MOVEABLY MOUNTED RELATIVE TO A FRAME - The invention relates to a device for detecting a break-in attempt on an opening ( | 2011-07-21 |
20110173890 | Garage Door Sensor Protector - A housing for protecting a garage door safety beam emitter or receiver from impact and from the elements. The housing has a transverse plane of symmetry such that the same style housing may be used over the emitter and over the receiver, the housings being minor images of each other when installed. The housing includes a flange by which the housing may be attached to a garage door track or to the framework around the garage door. The housing preferably is formed of plastic such that it can be trimmed to accommodate installation, for example, around a foundation and includes a side wall with an aperture through which LED diagnostic lights associated with the emitter or receiver may be viewed. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173891 | SLIDING DOOR LOCK WITH DUAL BREAK-OUT RELEASE - Apparatus and system comprising a release assembly configured to unlock a sliding door panel from left and right sides of the sliding door panel. The left and right sides of the sliding door panel are opposed in the sliding direction. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173892 | DRIVE COMPONENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE UNIT - A drive component for a motor vehicle unit, in particular a motor vehicle door unit, especially a closing/opening device ( | 2011-07-21 |
20110173893 | Movement Device and Assembly - A movement device has a longitudinal translation guide which can be joined to a fixed frame and is suitable for allowing translation of a mobile element along a primary translation axis between a configuration of at least partial superimposition of the mobile element with the frame opening, and at least one configuration of non-alignment with the opening. When the mobile element is in the configuration of superimposition, it can be moved along a secondary movement axis, incident to the primary translation axis, between the configuration of superimposition and a closing configuration where the mobile element is engaged in the frame opening. The secondary trajectory is substantially linear or rectilinear at least in its terminal section towards the frame opening. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173894 | PROTECTIVE COVER MECHANISM - A protective cover mechanism includes a housing, a protective cover and a latching piece. The housing includes an opening defined therethrough. The latching piece is assembled to the housing adjacent to the opening and comprises two holding arms. One holding arm defines a first locating portion and a second locating portion. A protective cover comprises a hinged post formed thereon, the protective cover is rotatably assembled to the housing by means of the latching piece with the hinged post held between the two holding arms. The protective cover is configured for selectively covering or exposing the opening of the housing as the hinged post is rotated from the first locating portion to the second locating portion. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173895 | WINDOW OPENING CONTROL ASSEMBLY - A window opening control assembly that includes a first member for attachment to one of a sash or a window frame. The first member includes a locking assembly. The window opening control assembly further includes a second member for attachment to the other of the sash or the window frame. The second member includes a flexible element that extends to the first member. The flexible element is secured by the locking assembly such that the flexible element is fed from the second member as the second member is moved away from the first member until the flexible element is anchored within the second element and the second element is correspondingly restrained from moving further away from the first member. The locking assembly is selectively unlocked to permit removal of the flexible element from the locking assembly and permit continued movement of the second member away from the first member. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173896 | EXPANDABLE EARTH BORING APPARATUS USING IMPREGNATED AND MATRIX MATERIALS FOR ENLARGING A BOREHOLE - A method for forming a borehole enlargement tool that includes providing a steel body structure, forming at least one rib structure from a matrix material and abrasive particles, affixing the at least one rib structure to the body structure, and affixing the steel body structure to an elongated tubular body is disclosed. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173897 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A DOWNSPOUT OF A GUTTER - An apparatus and method provides for protecting a downspout elbow or extension of a rain gutter from suffering and inflicting harm. The apparatus has a protective outer surface to guard against one or more sharp edges or surfaces of the downspout elbow or extension from suffering or inflicting harm. Methods of protecting the downspout elbow or extension include at least elastically deforming, sliding, rolling, or inverting a portion or all of the apparatus onto the opening and adjacent portions of the downspout elbow or extension. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173898 | SELF-CONTAINED MEDICAL CARE UNIT - Self-contained medical care unit consisting of a module forming a container ( | 2011-07-21 |
20110173899 | Pre-cast polygonal shelter - A pre-cast housing shelter unit includes: a polygonal floor surface; a plurality of pre-cast wall panels arranged in a polygonal shape adjacent the floor surface; a plurality of pre-made connectors positioned between each of the wall panels at corners of the polygonal floor surface, wherein the connectors are attached in place on the floor surface on-site; and at least one ceiling panel attached to the wall panels, wherein the housing shelter is sealed, in which the building structure is configured to support life and provide protection from disasters. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173900 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR ARRAYS AND OTHER SURFACE-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT - A mounting system is provided for supporting equipment such as solar module arrays on a rooftop or other underlying surface. The mounting system includes a pipe, and a grasp section. These couple to a base that is extended into or otherwise integrated with the underlying surface. The pipe may be coupled so as to extend a height from the underlying surface. The grasp section is coupled to a top section of the pipe and is structured to secure to a section of the solar module array when the solar module array is installed on the underlying surface. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173901 | Self Supporting Paver System - A paver support system includes an edging rail or bracket that engages an underlayment layer. The paver support system contains a plurality of paving elements within a prescribed area bordered by the edging rail and supported on the underlayment layer. The cooperating underlayment layer and edging rail are self-supporting to maintain the relative spatial relationship of the plurality of paving elements supported thereon. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173902 | Anchor System for Composite Panel - Anchoring systems for use in cavity wall structures having an inner wythe constructed of interengaged composite panels and a veneer outer wythe are disclosed. The wall anchor is disposed within the juncture of the interengaged composite panels and fastened to the frame. The wall anchor maintains a strong interlock with the composite panels and backup wall, maintains insulation integrity and limits thermal transfer, without obstructing the juncture of the composite panels. The anchoring system interlocks with varied veneer ties, allowing vertical and horizontal adjustment for alignment with the bed joints. The anchoring system for composite panels provides an economical, high strength, low weight, insulated backup wall construction for interengagement with a veneer outer wythe. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173903 | LIGHT CONTROL PROCESS, LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM AND BUILDING - A light control process, a light control system and a building, which are capable of increasing, in a short period of time, the amount of light passing through a multiple sheet including a plurality of transparent sheet layers are provided. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173904 | Support apparatus and method for assisted traversal of a structure - Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus for assisted walking on stairs or other sloped surfaces. The apparatus may also be used for assisted walking on slippery surfaces. The apparatus comprises a fixed support and a moveable support. The fixed support is fixed relative to the stairs or other walking surface, while the movable support is selectively moveable relative to the stairs and fixed support in a direction substantially parallel to an incline of the stairs. The movable support is selectively positionable relative to the fixed support in one of a plurality of closely spaced discrete locking positions in which the movable support can support a personal relative to the stairs. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173905 | Advanced Construction Using Precision Adjustment, Joining and Strengthening Techniques - An improved building technique includes setting at least one wall for a building into a final position, and then subsequently match-casting a foundation or floor for the building, the foundation/floor being in contact with the base of the wall and helping to secure the wall. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173906 | FLOOR GLAND - The present invention relates to a floor gland for covering an access hole provided in a raised floor structure to allow cabling to pass through the floor structure. A problem with this arrangement is that cooling air passing underneath the raised floor structure can escape through the access hole. A floor gland is provided to fit into the access hole, the floor gland having sealing means that are secured to a sealing member mounted across the open area of the floor gland at a distance from the edges of the access hole such that the sealing means extend out from the sealing member towards the edges, thereby effectively sealing the access hole to prevent the passage of cooling air. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173907 | Unitised Building System - The invention provides a method of building a building having a plurality of levels using. The building includes a plurality of building unit assemblies ( | 2011-07-21 |
20110173908 | Method and Apparatus for Reducing Solar Radiation Absorption Through a Roof - Structures and methods use a high-albedo fabric to cover the surface of building roofs, thereby shielding the roof from solar radiation that would otherwise be absorbed into the roof as heat. The high-albedo fabric may be standard or a modified version of SunTex® 90% woven polyester-polyvinyl fabric. Produced in large sizes, the material may be placed on the roof similar to how wall-to-wall carpet is installed, with bonded seams and cutouts for the vents, stacks, and other roof structures. The high-albedo fabric may be adhered to the roof surface and attached the roof edges with fabric binding clips, thereby ensuring the fabric is resistant to wind damage. The high-albedo fabric may be printed with designs (e.g., shingle or roof tile patterns) that enable the fabric to be applied to existing structures without altering the aesthetic appearance of the roof. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173909 | MODULAR STONE PANEL - A modular stone panel is disclosed. The panel is adapted to be mounted or fastened to a structural wall to provide a stone wall façade therefor. The panel is generally comprised of a shaped backboard and a plurality of stones solidly fastened on a front face thereof. The backboard is adapted to be fastened to the structural wall such that the front face thereof faces away from the wall to provide the stone wall façade. The stones may comprise natural or synthetic molded stones. The backboard may also be ventilated to provide ventilation to the stones fastened thereto. The panels may be fabricated to provide key-cut edges allowing an interlocking of adjacent panels. A method of fabricating such panels is also disclosed. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173910 | COMPOSITE ROOFING BOARDS AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING A COMPOSITE ROOFING BOARD - Composite roofing boards and methods for installing a composite roofing board are presented herein. In one embodiment, the roofing board comprises at least nine layers: two outer polymeric layers; two adhesive layers disposed between the two outer polymeric layers; two inner polymeric layers disposed between the two adhesive layers; and a substrate layer disposed between the two inner polymeric layers. A polymeric adhesive, such as an acrylate-polymer adhesive, is preformed on an outer surface of the first and/or second outer polymeric layer. A removable release liner, such as a siliconized polyester film, covers the polymeric adhesive. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173911 | COMPOSITE BUILDING AND PANEL SYSTEMS - A building panel structure is disclosed, in which composite building panels are used to form a structure. A composite building panel is disclosed which includes a core and a coating applied over the core. In some embodiments the core consists of a frame and one or more than one insulating structural block. The insulating structural blocks can be encapsulated polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks. In some embodiments the coating includes an inner scratch layer and an outer main brown layer. The inner scratch layer can be formed of at least two layers. The outer main brown layer can include a fiberglass mesh embedded into the outer main brown layer. A method of forming a building panel structure is disclosed which includes forming a core using a frame and one or more than block, applying an inner scratch layer to the core, and applying an outer main brown layer over the inner scratch layer. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173912 | EXTRUDED CYLINDER WITH A SOLID WOOD EXTERIOR SHELL - An architectural unit having an extruded core of wood fiber and a thermoset resin, the extruded core having a central hole coaxial with a major axis of the core and an exterior; a plurality of shaped staves forming a shell, each stave of the plurality of staves disposed about the exterior of the core and parallel to the major axis. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173913 | INSULATED BUILDING STRUCTURE AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A bracket apparatus for an insulated building structure includes: a sheathing mounting element including a mounting surface configured to receive a mechanical fastener; and at least one elongated spacer extending away from the sheathing mounting element by a predetermined stand-off distance, the spacer configured to penetrate fibrous insulation, and defining a contact pattern configured to prevent pivoting motion of the spacer relative to a planar surface. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173914 | SET OF PANELS COMPRISING RETAINING PROFILES WITH A SEPARATE CLIP AND METHOD FOR INSERTING THE CLIP - The invention relates to a set of panels, preferably of floor panels, consisting of a first panel and at least a second panel with, in each case, a top side and an underside, wherein the first panel comprises at an edge a first retaining profile with a hook directed towards the top side, the second panel comprises at an edge a second retaining profile with a hook directed towards the underside, the first retaining profile and the second retaining profile can be connected by a relative movement directed perpendicular to a plane of laying, and wherein a separate clip is provided, which comprises a clip head, a clip body and a clip base. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for inserting the clip into a retaining profile. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173915 | PLATFORM, IN PARTICULAR INTERIOR PLATFORM FOR TUBULAR TOWER - A platform ( | 2011-07-21 |
20110173916 | FIXING CONSTRUCTION FOR TERRACE FLOORS - The invention relates to a fixing construction for terrace floors with the following features: support beams ( | 2011-07-21 |
20110173917 | FAST COMBINATION DOOR OR WINDOW STRUCTURE - The present invention includes two first frame strips, one side of each of the first frame strips is fitted with a first gripping portion, and the two first gripping portions are disposed so as to mutually correspond; and two second frame strips, which are respectively disposed at the upper and lower two ends of the two first frame strips, and together with the two first frame strips fabricate a frame. One side of each of the second frame strips is fitted with a second gripping portion, and the two second gripping portions are disposed so as to mutually correspond. Accordingly, a door or window structure is fabricated by means of the two first gripping portions and the two second gripping portions gripping a plate body. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173918 | ADJUSTABLE WALL BRACE - An adjustable wall brace may include: (a) an adjustment portion including a right-hand threaded portion and a left-hand threaded portion; (b) an extension portion including a threaded aperture configured to received at least one of the right-hand threaded portion and the left-hand threaded portion; and (c) a base portion including a threaded aperture configured to received at least one of the right-hand threaded portion and the left-hand threaded portion. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173919 | Prefabricated Wall Element - A prefabricated wall element comprises a wood-cement plate-like body, a reinforcement embedded in the body and one or more plate-bracket units with a connecting plate rigidly connected to one or more anchoring brackets embedded in the plate-like body and engaged to the reinforcement, in which the plate-like body together with a rear surface of the connecting plate facing inwards the plate-like body define an assembling seat with an access opening lateral to the connecting plate. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173920 | CHANNEL - A channel anchoring device ( | 2011-07-21 |
20110173921 | CLIP GUIDE INSTALLATION APPARATUS - A clip guide apparatus for installation of decking members to an underlying joist structure by means of a clip with a pneumatic screw gun. The clip guide apparatus is comprised of a guide apparatus and a clip installation guide which are attached to the screw gun. The clip installation guide slides in the guide apparatus in response to the operative movement of the screw gun to advance the clip into a decking member. The clip is secured in position with a screw fastener whereby the decking member is secured to the underlying joist structure. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173922 | TRIM KIT FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - A trim kit for trimming an opening such as a door or window opening in a building structure or the like is provided. The trim kit comprises a starter strip including a securing leg, a trim panel abutment flange and a first groove and a trim panel including a pre-cast body. The pre-cast body includes at least one decorative element, a tongue, a projecting nose and a channel between the tongue and projecting nose. When installed the tongue of the trim panel is received in the first groove of the starter strip and the abutment flange of the starter strip is received in the channel of the trim panel with the projecting nose overlying the abutment flange. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173923 | SEAL GUARD LIP & TAPE SYSTEMS - Seal Guard Lip & Tape System provides users with an efficient means and method for applying underlay for various types of flooring. The system entails the joining of two laminate floor underlay sections to create a vapor barrier. The vapor barrier provides superior sealing by utilizing vapor barrier tape with release liner, and also reduces harm to installed flooring. Seal Guard Lip & Tape System may comprise foam underlay with vapor barrier qualities, vapor barrier tape, and release liner, all of which can be laminated together. The specially formulated vapor barrier tape can be attached to a 1½″ release liner, which may be made of siliconized paper plastic, covering approximately half of the tape. The vapor barrier tape/release liner combination may be joined to the laminate underlay with 1½″ of the tape and liner exposed beyond the foam underlay. The entire assembly can be easily affixed to an adjacent underlay sheet, thereby creating a sealing means. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173924 | Energy Absorptive/Moisture Resistive Underlayment Formed Using Recycled Materials and a Hard Flooring System Incorporating the Same - A recycled energy absorptive/moisture resistive underlayment includes a recycled energy absorbing layer comprised of either a nonwoven fiber batt formed from shoddy fibers or a foam pad formed from bonded foam. To protect the recycled energy absorbing layer from moisture, a moisture barrier is laminated on either one or preferably both side surfaces of the recycled energy absorbing layer. The moisture barrier laminated on a lower side surface of the recycled energy absorbing layer has a projecting flap which projects from first and second edge surfaces of the recycled energy absorbing layer to which the moisture barrier is laminated to the lower side surface thereof. The projecting flap enhances protection of the recycled energy absorbing layer from moisture by preventing moisture from migrating through seams and/or other exposed portions of the recycled energy absorbing layer. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173925 | STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL SYSTEM - A structural insulated panel system includes a frame having a first and second vertical frame members and top and bottom frame members. First and second siding members are attached to opposite sides of the frame, the frame and the first and second siding members forming a cavity, with an insulation material within the cavity. The first vertical frame member includes recesses having a first depth and the second vertical frame member includes projections having a second depth. A first compressible seal is disposed within the recesses and is compressed by the projections of an adjacent panel upon assembly. A second compressible seal is disposed adjacent to each outside edge of the first or second vertical frame member and is compressed by the other frame member upon assembly. A plurality of voids are formed in at least one of the frame members and filled with the insulation fill material. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173926 | Medicine Dispensing Device - A medicine dispensing device including: a device body | 2011-07-21 |
20110173927 | BLOOD COLLECTION TUBE STORAGE BOX AND BLOOD COLLECTION TUBE PREPARING APPARATUS - Provided is a blood collection tube preparing apparatus which is simple, downsized, portable, capable of being easily placed on a desk or the like, excellent in responding to an emergency such as a disaster, and capable of preparing various kinds of blood collection tubes depending on a blood collection instruction from a doctor. A blood collection tube holding member is arranged along one transferring belt and between a forward-side transferring belt and a backward-side transferring belt of the one transferring belt, and lower end surfaces of a cap of a blood collection tube is supported on upper end surfaces of the blood collection tube holding member and the forward-side transferring belt. The forward-side transferring belt applies a transferring force to the blood collection tube through the cap. Further, the members constituting a storage box are accommodated in one module, and the storage box is detachably mounted onto a mounting portion of an apparatus main body. Further, the storage box is in the form of module, and hence an operation in the case of failure or during maintenance is significantly facilitated. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173928 | PROCESS TO IMPROVE STABILITY OF A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - The present invention describes in particular a method for stabilizing a pharmaceutical composition by contacting said composition with a polymeric material comprising in particular an ethylene oxide sterilization step. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173929 | WRAPPER WITH DECORATIVE EXTENSION AND METHOD - A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping is disclosed. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having an extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot to form a decorative cover, upper edges of the sheet of material and extension cooperate to form a skirt portion preferably having at least two separate edges providing a “two-sheet” effect in the decorative cover. The wrapper may have extensions on opposing ends of the sheet of material and may have one or more additional overlapping extensions. | 2011-07-21 |
20110173930 | PACKAGING MACHINE AND METHOD OF PACKAGING ARTICLES - A system for packaging articles, which system comprises a first conveyor ( | 2011-07-21 |
20110173931 | Large Container Loading System And Method For A Packaging Machine - A large container loading system and method for a packaging machine includes an infeed conveyor and a transfer flight. An array of pivotable cradle lugs is carried by the transfer flight in synchronized movement with cartons on an adjacent carton flight. Containers are moved into the cradle lugs in an upright orientation and the cradle lugs and containers are reoriented to a substantially horizontal or sideways orientation before being pushed into their cartons by an inserter assembly. A transfer block or a support conveyor may be positioned between each of the cradle lugs and an aligned open container to support a container as it moves between a cradle lug and a carton. | 2011-07-21 |