30th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100186235 | PORTABLE BATTERY OPERATED PIPE CUTTER - A portable pipe cutter assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes a cutting blade that is mounted to move up and down in a vertical plane to cut a pipe. The assembly may include a cradle that supports a lower part of the pipe to prevent deformation as it is being cut. The cutting blade is preferably moved by a battery operated motor. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186236 | BEVERAGE UTENSIL - A beverage utensil for enhancing the enjoyment of a multiple phase beverage includes a bowl portion and a handle portion extending upwardly away from a section of a rim of the bowl portion. The beverage utensil may be used in combination with a beverage container having a diameter only slightly larger than the diameter of the bowl portion of the utensil to facilitate collection and consumption of non-liquid materials of a multiple phase beverage. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186237 | Fluidic utensils - Described herein are eating utensils forks, spoons and chopsticks which have imparted upon them the function of liquid dispensing and aspirating via fluidic passages inside of the utensils which attach to a container of a liquid affixed at a point either within or at the top end of the handle of the utensil. The attachment coupled with the action of the user of the utensil actuates the flow of the liquid from the container to the eating surface of the utensil. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186238 | Electric heated knife assembly - An electric heated knife assembly is disclosed. The electric heated knife assembly includes an electric heated knife and a corresponding stand while the electric heated knife consists of a metal blade with high resistance, a blade holding part, a handle and a rechargeable battery inside the handle. A switch and two contacting points for charging are arranged on front end of the handle. The stand is for setting and storage of the electric heated knife and is connected to an external power source by a wire with a plug. Two electrically conductive contacts corresponding to two contact points for charging on front end of the handle are set on surface with an insertion hole of the stand. Without being used, the electric heated knife is set on the stand and is charged according to users needs. When in use, press a switch on the handle so that the metal blade is heated by the power of the rechargeable battery. Thus the convenience of use of the electric heated knife is improved without restrictions of operation and cleaning of conventional electric heated knife. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186239 | TIP HOLDER FOR MANUAL CUTTER, AND MANUAL CUTTER HAVING THE TIP HOLDER - Provided is a manual cutter comprising a holder fitting unit ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100186240 | Collapsible shield assembly for grass and wed trimmers - A collapsible protective shield assembly for grass and weed trimmers can be mounted on conventional grass and weed trimmers to keep debris from reaching the operator. When open, the shield assembly can be adjusted to enable the trimmer to get into hard to reach places. When not in use, the shield assembly can be collapsed into a compact configuration for easy storage. The shield assembly is mounted on the trimmer shaft a sufficient distance away from the trimmer cutting head to allow unobstructed operation of the trimmer. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186241 | Precision Cutter - A precision cutter is disclosed. The cutter is curvilinear in shape, and has an elongated handle with a blade projecting from the top end thereof, and a cap adapted to fit over the blade, the cap being so configured that when in place covering the blade, it provides the appearance of a unitary piece to the cutter. The handle has a weight positioned in it eccentric to the central axis thereof, so that when rolled on a flat surface the handle consistently returns to the same position relative to the flat surface. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186242 | Compact ergonomic thread inspection tool - An ergonomic, self contained hand-held thread inspection tool is power driven, which uses a mechanical clutch as a surrogate for torque to initiate automatic reversal and gauge withdrawal in case of jamming. The distal end carries the thread gauge attached to a motor-driven spindle. A thread depth collar sleeve, adjustable by manual turning, concentrically surrounds the thread gauge. When threaded into a blind hole or onto a protruding stud and operated, the distal end of the thread depth collar sleeve comes in contact with a part, pushing it against spring force. This movement is internally sensed, causing an indicator to flash, signaling “test OK”, while automatically reversing the spindle to withdraw the thread gauge. If during the forward excursion of the thread gauge a torque exceeding the pre-set torque limit is encountered, a buzzer is sounded signaling an over-torque problem and the spindle is simultaneously reversed for automatic gauge withdrawal. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186243 | OPTICAL INSTRUMENT WITH ANGLE INDICATOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an optical instrument with an angle indicator and a method for operating the same enabling simple monitoring of instrument inclination and operation in a large angle range. The optical instrument comprises a base portion, a head portion tiltable relative to the base portion within a device angle range, a base angle indicator attached to the base portion for determining a base angle of the base portion and a determination unit for determining an indication angle range of the head portion based on the base angle and the device angle range. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186244 | ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICES - A system for aligning a device on a body of a vehicle relative to a drive axis of the vehicle defined by a pair of rear wheels. A bar is configured to be wedged against the pair of rear wheels to assume an orientation perpendicular to the vehicle drive axis. A target is configured to be positioned in the line of sight of the device to be oriented. Two substantially equal length elongated members are coupled between the bar and the target such that a parallelogram is created by the bar, the target, and the two elongated members, regardless of the position of the target relative to the vehicle and the bar. Multiple alignment methods are capable of being carried out with the alignment system. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186245 | Geodetic Apparatus - A geodetic apparatus, in particular tacheometer or theodolite, comprises an optical device for sighting objects, a first support on which the optical device is supported such that the optical device may turn around a first axis, and a first gear unit for transmitting a drive torque on the optical device so as to turn the optical device around the first axis. In thegeodetic apparatus, the first gear unit comprises a worm and a worm gear meshing with each other, wherein the worm has a plate-like body and a spirally extending worm thread is formed on a first side face of the body, and the worm gear has a plurality of teeth evenly distributed along a circle. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186246 | Inclination sensor - To be able to measure the angular deviation simultaneously in two directions in space a magneto-sensitive sensor unit on the one hand (that can measure the magnetic flux density in at least two directions in space or orthogonal to each other) and a magnet on the other hand are moved relatively to each other, wherein one of both elements are provided in such a way that it aligns itself directly or indirectly according to the gravity. An optimal measuring result is achieved by guiding one of both elements on a defined, reproducible surface so that the center axis of this element is directed always to the center axis of the other element. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186247 | HYDRAULIC MICROMETER SYSTEM FOR REMOTE MEASUREMENT OF INSIDE DIAMETER OF PIPES - A hydraulic micrometer system for remote measurement of inside dimensions such as the inside diameter of long straight/curved pipes and tubes adapted to go deep inside any long straight/curved pipe/tube by way of provision of flexible operative connection there between the micrometer head adapted for traversal deep inside the pipe/tube and the like and a remotely located control unit. Importantly, the micrometer system preferably includes a three-point micrometer for measurement of dimensions of internal diameter and the like or a two point micrometer for measurement of depth of a slot or groove and the like features. Advantageously, the hydraulic micrometer system have applications in manufacturing industries, process industries, power plants, chemical plants etc., including in hazardous and humanly inaccessible positions. The system is user friendly including PC-based control, display and data analysis provision for wide industrial application and use. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186248 | Alignment tool - An alignment tool removably attachable to a bit (e.g. a drill bit) for aligning a workpiece to the bit. The tool has a bit grip or a bit clamp which may have a pair of bit grippers, an aligner, which may be a pointer supported by a pointer mount, a stylus or a laser, and a mechanical linkage of the bit grip to the aligner. When the aligner is aligned with a target, a tip of a bit clamped by the bit grip would also be aligned with that target. A first stylus link may be movably connected to a second stylus link at the pointer mount. The first and second stylus links may be pivotally connected to the bit clamp. The bit clamp, the first and second stylus links may cooperate to align a central axis of the pointer with a central axis of the bit. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186249 | NON-MARRING HIGH-PRECISION MARKING AND MEASURING TOOL - The invention is an tool for measuring and marking wall sheathing materials such as drywall, veneer, paneling, and various other wall sheathing materials. The tool provides rolling contact to protect finished surfaces and also maintains parallel positioning to maximize accuracy. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186250 | Caliper - A caliper includes two legs pivotably connected together at first ends thereof. Second ends of the legs can abut opposite first and second sides of an object to be gauged. Each leg includes first and second faces extending between the first and second ends. A scale is formed on the first surface of each leg. Each leg further includes an inclined surface between the first and second faces. The size of the object is indicated by an intersection of the scales. The inclined surfaces of the legs abut third and fourth faces of the object so that the gauging result is reliable. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186251 | ADSORPTION DRYER - A dryer device having a receiving chamber for receiving textiles and drying agents including a vacuum pump for creating a vacuum in the receiving chamber. A drying method includes introducing textiles and drying agents, particularly based on zeolite, into the receiving chamber, followed by a vacuum being created in the receiving chamber. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186252 | FREEZE-DRYING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A freeze-drying apparatus comprises a vertical tube ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100186253 | METHOD OF DRYING CLOTHING WITH REVERSE CYCLE AND BILLING THEREFOR - The present invention is a method of drying clothing. A user inserts clothes into a clothes dryer and initiates a normal drying cycle. To initiate a normal drying cycle, the user purchases time for a normal cycle and an optional reverse cycle using a payment interface. The dryer subsequently operates in a normal drying cycle. Next, a reverse drying cycle is initiated, if selected and purchased by the user, to help avoid roping and balling up of their clothes. After the amount of predetermined time purchased for the normal and reverse drying cycles has elapsed, the dryer is turned off. Because a reverse cycle is used, this method of drying clothes prevents roping and balling up of clothes to achieve better drying results in pay operated drying machines. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186254 | Rotary Drum for the Aerobic Heating of Pourable Solids - The invention relates to a rotary drum in which the hygienic status of pourable solids separated from liquid cattle manure is modified by aerobic heating in such a manner that said solids can be reused as bedding in cattle sheds. The object of the invention is to obtain a high loading factor amounting to 60-70% filling of the drum which is located horizontally for installation in an insulated container. In accordance with the invention, the loaded solid is kept in a chamber and is only transferred to the drum when there is no solid surrounding the chamber. The crucial element is a flap of the chamber which only opens and closes in this area. If there is any solid resting on the outside of the flap then opening of the flap is prevented. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186255 | Stability And Comfort System For An Article Of Footwear - A stability and comfort system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The stability and comfort system includes a bootie and a sock liner. The sock liner may include a heel counter that is contoured to fit a heel. The sole of the article may include an outrigger portion. The outrigger portion can be separated from a central portion of the sole to allow the outrigger portion to move substantially independently of the central portion of the sole. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186256 | SHOE HAVING AN AIR CUSHIONING SYSTEM - An air cushioning system for use in a shoe has a molded heel absorber member the includes a center member that forms a sealed center air chamber and a peripheral member that extends about at least a portion of the periphery of the center member and that forms a vented peripheral air chamber. A vented air conduit is in communication with the vented peripheral air chamber. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186257 | Insole for a ballet slipper - A point shoe insole for a ballet slipper with a two layered co-molded plastic sheet having a top layer made of semi-rigid plastic and a bottom layer made of four of rigid plastic members. The top sheet has a plurality of horizontally and downwardly facing ribs. The first and second downwardly facing ribs fit tightly between the first, second and third rigid plastic members of the bottom sheet. A third set downwardly facing ribs are located between the third rigid portion and the forth rigid portion. The area above the first and second downwardly facing ribs form hinges that allow the first, second and third rigid members to flex in an upward direction during the progression of movement of a user's foot between a flat plane and on pointe, but does not allow the first, second and third rigid members to flex in the opposite direction when the user's foot is on pointe. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186258 | Shoe and boot construction with attachable components - The present invention generally relates to a shoe system that has one or more interchangeable members. This invention consists of a shoe, boot or sandal foundation that is constructed with a depression or an allotted space on the foundation that allows for an attachable cover member that may be used to embellish the shoe or to color coordinate with an outfit or accessories. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186259 | Shoe and boot construction with attachable components - The embodiment of the present invention generally relates to shoe and boot systems. More particularly the invention relates to a shoe or boot system and method for using the shoe or boot system that has one or more interchangeable components. The system includes a shoe that has utility alone. In addition, each of the components may be optionally reversible. The inside of the shoe or boot may also have an optional lining which may be removable. These components may also have hidden or exposed pockets for securing some articles. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186260 | SPORTS SHOE AND A GROUND PLATE DEVICE - A sports shoe is disclosed for playing golf, having a sole fitted with a rotation mechanism, the rotation mechanism being provided with a rotary element rotatable against a biasing force provided to the rotary element by a biasing mechanism coupled to the rotary element. Further, a ground plate device is provided, in particular for use in playing golf, the ground plate device comprising a rotation mechanism, the rotation mechanism being configured to receive a section of a sole of a sports shoe, especially a golf shoe, and being provided with a rotary element rotatable against a biasing force provided to the rotary element by a biasing mechanism coupled to the rotary element. In a preferred embodiment, the ground plate device further comprises fastening means for detachably or not-detachably fastening the sports shoe. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186261 | Article of Footwear with Suspended Stud Assembly - An article of footwear with a suspended stud assembly attached to a sole is disclosed. The suspended stud assembly includes a base portion attached to the sole of a shoe. A set of suspension arms connect a plurality of studs to the base portion. This arrangement allows the studs to move independently of the sole and of each other to provide greater traction capabilities to the article of footwear. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186262 | Replaceable Traction Cleat for Footwear - Adjustable traction is provided in a traction cleat by selectively restricting or not the amount of flexure permitted for a dynamic traction element on the cleat. Restricting flexure is alternatively achieved by an adjustably positionable ring or by rotating the cleat to align the dynamic element with different shoe sole topographical features. A dual locking post is provided to reduce the surface area required on the cleat hub for locking structures. The cleat is formed in a two shot molding process that permits elongations of the dynamic traction elements without sacrificing the integrity of the cleat structure. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186263 | STRUCTURE OF SHOES UPPERS, A MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SHOES AND A STRUCTURE OF SHOES - The present invention relates to a shoe, a shoe upper which maintains a stable shoe form and can be attached to a sole assembly lacking part of a midsole, a method of manufacturing the shoe, and a shoe capable of improving a wearer's health. The shoe upper, attached to the sole assembly so as to constitute a shoe, has a constriction lace which surrounds a first part of an opening thereof, which directs the sole assembly and a coupling member for coupling the constriction lace to the shoe upper in a manner such that the constriction lace can constrict or loosen the opening. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186264 | Article of Footwear with Two Part Midsole Assembly - An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly has a shell having a first hardness and a recess. A lateral side of the recess has a first depth and a medial side of the recess has a second depth that is different than the first depth. A first aperture extends through a forefoot portion of the shell, with the first aperture defining a first tongue fixed on a medial side thereof with a remainder of the first tongue free to flex with respect to the shell. An insert has a second hardness and is seated in the recess. A lateral side of the insert has a first height and a medial side of the insert has a second height that is different than the first height, with the second hardness being different than the first hardness. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186265 | Removable Heel Pad for Foot-Receiving Device - Foot-receiving devices, such as articles of footwear (e.g., athletic footwear, etc.), include a foot-covering member (such as an upper member) and a foot-supporting member (such as a sole member, optionally including insole, midsole, and/or outsole portions) engaged with the foot-covering member. The foot-supporting member may include or define a cavity or void in the heel portion of the foot-receiving device. The foot-receiving device further may include a removable heel pad detachably engaged within the cavity or void. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186266 | SKI SLOPE SNOW TILLER - A ski slope snow tiller having a frame connected to a tractor movable in a travelling direction; a shaft crosswise to the travelling direction and fitted with tools for working the snow cover; a casing surrounding the shaft; a mat towed over the surface of the snow cover, behind the casing; and a guard located at least over the casing and the mat, to prevent snow accumulating. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186267 | Zero clearance attachment - The Zero Clearance Attachment is an attachment device that allows for safely and completely clearing snow or other material away from and right up to and against obstacles, such as buildings, doors, vehicles, machinery, etc. The Zero Clearance Attachment can be quickly attached to a plow, blade, bucket, blower, snow blower, or other equipment, and allow the machine operator using the Zero Clearance Attachment to physically come in contact while moving or otherwise, with the obstacle being cleared around and not cause harm or damage to the obstacle. The soft flex edge of the Zero Clearance Attachment can slide along the obstacle allowing for more complete snow or other material removal. The flex edge can deflect back and away from an obstacle to prevent damage to the obstacle. The Zero Clearance Attachment is comprised of a rigid frame with a flex edge on the outward end of the frame. The flex edge can embody many designs including a spring resistance deflection mechanism, a pivot mechanism or a retracting mechanism. The Zero Clearance Attachment can be mounted on the end of a plow, blade, bucket, blower, snow blower, or other equipment. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186268 | Ironing Pad Comprising Liquid Stain Treatment Agent - The invention relates to an ironing pad comprising a solid material ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100186269 | System and method for interchangeable clothing and gear - A system optionally attaches non-reversible, interchangeable fabric, leather, vinyl or other natural or synthetic covering material logo (or advertisement, signage or art) panels to one or more items, such as articles of furniture or personal gear including clothing, sports equipment, and memorabilia frames. The items may include upholstered or non-upholstered sports stadium chairs or other soft-covered items such as leather jackets or golf bags without detracting from their appearance, even if the panel is removed. The panels can also be applied to vehicle seats, public furniture, office furniture, water coolers, or other domestic furniture. The attachment is inconspicuous and hidden from view. Such a logo panel can also cover an area emblazoned with a permanent different logo. These panels can be embroidered sports memorabilia with spaces for actual team member signatures or performer autographs, or they can be corporate logos or promotional advertising panels. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186270 | Greeting card, 3-D sculpture model kit combination, assembly system - A method system for a novelty greeting card combined with an embodied 3-D sculpture model kit is contained within a postal envelope. The invention's items are at least one or more inscribed parallel planar rectangular sheets bound in dependant form to enable an open and close greeting card function. The envelope is inscribed with systematic directions to guide construction of the novelty card's embodied sculpture model kit. The card is signed by a sender including a recipient's name; said sender gives card as a gift to a recipient to apply methods of the invention's intent. As recipient deploys invention's construction system by implementing tools and parts embodied in novelty card. The sender's actual signature and recipient's name are conveyed though the method of construction and retained upon the final resulting sculpture of the invention. All construction elements, tools and parts derive solely from the planar sheets that comprise the invention. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186271 | LENTICULAR IMAGE DISPLAY - A lenticular image display is provided for showing two or more changing images and/or three-dimensional (3D) motion effects, including a lenticular panel having an array of linear lenses, at least one image carrier bearing interlaced images disposed behind the lenticular panel in close contact with it, means for angularly aligning the lenses of the lenticular panel and the interlaced images of the image carrier, drive means for producing movement of the image carrier relative to the lenticular panel, a support disposed behind the image carrier, and partially compressed rings or other arcuate elastic elements disposed between the image carrier and the support, urging the image carrier in close contact with the lenticular panel, the arcuate elastic elements also being able to roll against the image carrier so as to facilitate the movement of the image carrier. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186272 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING IMAGES - A method and a device are for displaying images. A chain of a determined number of images is provided in a housing. Images are displayed by being positioned in a display area. Images are displayed in a determined number of steps corresponding with the number of images. The control device switches the drive device on and off for the purpose of positioning and displaying one of the images. The method and device include calculation of the steps with a parameter determined by the movement of the chain from a position close to a start to a position close to an end of the chain. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186273 | Changeable sign - The invention is a changeable sign assembly, to be attached, mounted, or otherwise placed upon a surface for the purpose of displaying one of a plurality of signs. Each different sign may contain a message, instruction, symbol, logo, color, or any customization, upon the displayed sign face. The changeable sign, consisting of a plurality of signs, attached to one another in a single assembly unit, would be such that any single sign in the assembly unit would become viewable for display after having been moved to the display position. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186274 | IDENTIFICATION BANDS FOR FOLDED LINENS - An identification band for folded linens. The identification band includes a strip of material removably disposable around the folded linen and having identifying indicia displayed on the strip of material which identifies an intended use of the folded linen. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186275 | Framing and matting kit - The framing and matting kit provides a drawing sheet, mat and frame for the production and framing of a piece of artwork or the like. The drawing sheet has opposed front and rear surfaces. The front surface includes a central portion and a border portion. Indicia are formed on the front surface of the drawing sheet to visually separate the central and border portions thereof. The mat has a central opening formed therethrough, which is dimensioned and configured to expose the central portion of the drawing sheet when the mat is positioned on the front surface of the drawing sheet to cover the border portion thereof. The frame includes a transparent front portion and a rear retaining portion. The drawing sheet and the mat are received between the transparent front portion and the rear retaining portion for display of the central portion of the drawing sheet. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186276 | Rifle and kit for making same - A rifle kit comprises a rifle receiver structure having a central passage configured for having a substantially as-manufactured breech bolt of a pistol mounted therein and has one or more shoulder stock mounting portions configured for having a shoulder stock structure engaged therewith. A substantially as-manufactured breech bolt of the kit is configured by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) thereof for being mounted on a pistol receiver body configured by the OEM. The rifle barrel is mountable within the central passage of the rifle receiver structure. A chamber end portion of the rifle barrel is configured for engaging a mating portion of the substantially as-manufactured breech bolt. A shoulder stock structure of the kit includes a receiver structure engaging portion configured for allowing the shoulder stock structure to be mounted on the rifle receiver structure exclusively through engagement with the one or more stock mounting portions of the rifle receiver structure. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186277 | ELECTRONIC TRIGGER APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FIREARMS - Electronic trigger apparatus for use with firearms are described herein. An example electronic trigger apparatus described herein includes a trigger assembly having a trigger and trigger arm that is movable between a first position and a second position. A first biasing element biases the trigger in the first position and provides a first resistance to the trigger when the trigger moves between the first position and the second position. A switch element assembly has a spring element and a sensor operatively coupled to the spring element where the spring element provides a second resistance to the trigger as the trigger moves between a pressure-point position and the second position. The sensor detects a force or deflection imparted on the spring element by the trigger arm when the trigger is in the second position. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186278 | HANDGUARD ASSEMBLY AND STANAG MOUNT ADAPTER ASSEMBLY - A handguard assembly for a firearm includes a stationary handguard portion, a movable handguard portion, a catch, and a latch mechanism. The catch is positioned on an interior of the handguard assembly, and the latch mechanism is position on an exterior of the handguard assembly. Both the catch and the latch mechanism maintain the movable handguard portion in a closed position. A STANAG mount adapter assembly includes a body portion, two flange portions, and an alignment mechanism. The flange portions are positioned on opposite lateral sides of the body portion and are configured to engage a STANAG mount, while the alignment adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the lateral alignment of the body portion with reference to the STANAG mount. The STANAG mount adapter assembly can be used together with the handguard assembly to create an elongated rail platform on an SA80 rifle. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186279 | Device and system for attracting animals - A device is disclosed for attracting predetermined species of animals based on fractal geometry and the animal's own color perception. The device includes a planar object having at least two opposed faces and a shape unique to the fractal dimension of the predetermined animal species which the device is designed to attract. A light emitting surface is disposed on at least one face of the planar object. The surface is covered with light generating elements adapted to emit a light color based on color perception of the predetermined specific species, which color wavelength and brilliance is unnatural in normal surroundings relative to that species' own color perception. Finally, a mechanism is provided for mounting the object and enabling oscillatory-like movement in the object about an axis thereof. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186280 | Remotely operated electronic rotatable decoy stand - This invention includes a Remotely Activated Electronic Rotatable Decoy Stand designed to support and impart motion to a turkey decoy. The electronic rotatable decoy stand is removably coupled to the turkey decoy and is controlled directly by a human observer through activation of an electronic emitting remote fob. When activated, the fob imparts a signal to the rotatable decoy stand. Upon receipt of the signal, the rotatable decoy stand rotates the coupled decoy at a rotational speed like that of a male turkey when presenting and rotating in the natural strutting display. Bi-directional rotation of the decoy is dependent upon the signal direction chosen by the human observer. When positioned in a location likely to be observed by the turkey, the rotational motion provides a method of attracting turkeys. The Rotatable Decoy Stand may be coupled to other animal decoy forms and is not limited to the male turkey decoy. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186281 | Ice fishing device - Disclosed is an ice fishing device which holds a fishing rod in a bent position until a fish strikes the line. A trigger releases the tip of the fishing rod, and the rod tip snaps up and sets the hook. A jigging assembly imparts an up and down movement to the line and the attached hook, to attract fish to the hook and bait. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186282 | FISHING ROD CASE - [PROBLEMS] A fishing rod case that can be used for a fishing rod independent of the length of the rod when it is retracted, that can be carried in a form that is as compact as possible according to the length of the fishing rod, and that can sufficiently protect the fishing rod from external force applied while it is carried. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186283 | Fishing Trap with Degradable Cull Ring Panel - Herein we describe crustacean fishing traps having degradable cull ring panels, as well as methods for ensuring that such traps have reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict crab and lobster traps have a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use degradable traps that will lose their ability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating degradable cull ring panels into such traps provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable cull ring panels are described herein. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186284 | Photonic fence - A system for tracking airborne organisms includes an imager, a backlight source (such as a retroreflective surface) in view of the imager, and a processor configured to analyze one or more images captured by the processor to identify a biological property of an organism. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186285 | ARRANGEMENT FOR DESTROYING VERMIN - The invention relates to an arrangement for destroying vermin ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100186286 | Chafing Dish Fuel - A fuel gel including an alcohol, a nontoxic denaturant, a thickening agent, and at least one neutralizing agent is disclosed. An exemplary formulation includes corn-based ethanol, denatonium benzoate, acrylic acid homopolymers, diisopropanolamine, corn-based glycerin, and distilled water. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186287 | Fuel Apparatus and Method - An apparatus and method of enhancing fuel combustion by organizing an amount of transformed water with a high level of stored energy into a geometric arrangement such that a central cavity is created that substantially surrounds a segment of a fuel line leading to a combustion device such as an internal combustion engine. The fuel passes within the space surrounded by the transformed water and becomes imprinted with a molecular clustering as a result of water memory transfer at a lower level of stored energy. This process alter the properties of the fuel allowing it to be utilized with a higher level of efficiency and with lower emissions of pollutants such as hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186288 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF EMULSION FUEL AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF THE FUEL - Disclosed is an emulsion-type water-mixed fuel which is free from separating between an oil and a water, thereby being excellent in stability, has a high combustion efficiency, and an extremely high energy-saving effect. An emulsion fuel, in which an average diameter of the water or the combustible oil is 1,000 nm or less (more preferably, average diameter is 200 to 700 nm), is formed by finely-dividing and mixing the water and the combustible oil by a finely-dividing and mixing means, while adding 10.0 to 150.0 parts by volume of the water with respect to 100 parts by volume of the combustible oil (more preferably, 25.0 to 120.0 parts by volume of the water with respect to 100 parts by volume of the combustible oil). Further, the water to be used preferably has a reduction potential of −100 my or lower, more preferably −300 my or lower. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186289 | BIODIESEL PROCESS - Processes for producing biodiesel compositions are disclosed. FFAs present in the triglycerides can be removed by reaction with isobutylene, or by Kolbe electrolysis. The Kolbe electrolysis can be performed on the starting material, or on the crude glycerol. The triglycerides are transesterified to form alkyl esters of the fatty acids and glycerol. The transesterification reaction can be catalyzed by an alkoxide, rather than a hydroxide, to help keep the glycerol by-product dry. The alkoxide salt can be neutralized by reaction with a dry acid, such as gaseous hydrogen chloride or sulfuric acid, and the resulting alcohol removed by distillation, and at least a portion of the neutralized salt can be removed by filtration or decantation. The process can provide improved biodiesel yields, and glycerol pure enough for use directly in glycerol ether manufacture. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186290 | Method of Producing Alkyl Esters from Vegetable or Animal Oil and an Aliphatic Monoalcohol Using Membrane Separation - The present invention describes a method of producing fatty acid alkyl esters and glycerin implementing a set of transesterification reactions between a vegetable or animal oil and an aliphatic monoalcohol in the presence of a heterogeneous solid catalyst so as to obtain an effluent comprising at least alkyl esters, free glycerol, bonded glycerol and alcohol, wherein at least one stage of separation of at least a portion of the effluent is carried out in order to separate the ester produced and the bonded glycerol, said separation occurring through a membrane. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186291 | LIQUID FUEL PRODUCTION PROCESS FROM CELLULOSIC BIOMASS AND COAL - A liquid fuel production process from Cellulosic biomass and coal comprises providing a mixture of Cellulosic biomass and coal, subjecting the mixture to gasification to obtain synthesis gas and converting the synthesis gas to a liquid fuel under the presence of catalyst. The catalyst includes molybdenum sulfide, alkali metal compound and a component activating the C—H bond in alkanes product, wherein the alkali metal compound is selected from the group of salts of Li, Na, K, Rb and Cs, the component activating the C—H bond in alkanes product is selected from Mo, V, Os, Re, Ir, Pt, Pd, Co, Rh, Ni and their mixture. Additionally, co-gasification of Cellulosic biomass and coal can reduce the ash fusion temperature of coal. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186292 | Edging for Beds, lawns, or the like - A wall structure for retaining earth, the wall structure including a plurality of wall members, each wall member having an upper edge, a lower edge, and a respective first end edge and second end edge at either end of its length, each of the first end edge and second end edge having at least one knuckle formation adapted for engagement with a pin member; the at least one knuckle formation of the first end edge of a first wall member, and the at least one knuckle formation of the second end edge of a second wall member receiving a pin member to provide a hinged connection between the first wall member and second wall member. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186293 | Landscape Edger With Adjustable Connection Mechanism - An edger is provided that includes a cylindrically shaped attachment member that includes at least one tooth for interlocking relationship with another attachment member. The interlocking relationship prevents relative motion between the attached edgers. The edger further comprises a plurality of arcuate members that help support the wall against the restrained pavers and which provide stiffness to the wall. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186294 | Process for enhancing plant growth - The instant invention relates to a process for enhancing plant growth in greenhouses or plant tunnels or over mulches by incorporating one or more yellow pigments or dyes into a greenhouse, mulch film or glazing and exposing the plants through or over such film to solar radiation so that specific and defined ratios of the light transmitted, emitted or reflected between 410 to 450 nm, 380 to 410 nm and 450 to 500 nm are obtained. A further aspect of the invention is the use of one or more yellow pigments or dyes as plant growth enhancing additive in polymeric films for greenhouses, plant tunnels or mulches or a coating for greenhouse glazing so that specific and defined ratios of the light transmitted, emitted or reflected between 410 to 450 nm, 380 to 410 nm and 450 to 500 nm are obtained. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186295 | MODULAR CONTAINER SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a modular container system for use in agriculture, gardening and construction, characterised in that it comprises a parallelepiped container | 2010-07-29 |
20100186296 | METHOD OF USING A CONICAL FLORAL SLEEVE - A method of using a floral sleeve sized to fit a flower pot, or a floral grouping, the sleeve generally having a conical shape and having a bonding material disposed thereon for connecting the sleeve to a pot disposed within the sleeve or connected via a banding element to a pot disposed within the sleeve. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186297 | OXYGEN-CONTROLLED PRIMING OF SEED - The present invention relates the methods, compositions and devices for priming of plant seed, preferably seed of crop plants, and seeds obtained with said methods, compositions and devices, wherein the metabolic activity necessary for germination of the seed is not controlled by water but rather by the partial oxygen pressure and/or partial carbon dioxide pressure. In the methods of the invention the partial oxygen or carbon dioxide pressure may be measured by means of an oxygen/carbon dioxide sensitive fluorescent dye. The invention further relates to processes for producing a primed seed lot of a plant species and to a container comprising primed seed under an atmosphere with a partial oxygen pressure that is below the critical oxygen pressure. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186298 | PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM - [Problems] To provide a system for producing safe and high nutrition vegetables at low cost. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186299 | Insulation Cover for Attic Closures - Covers for attic trap doors and pull down attic stairs or ladders are described each of which is formed of an insulating material. The covers are structured to effectively seal a ceiling access opening. In some embodiments, a closure member constructed of insulating material is cooperatively and frictionally received within a frame formed of the same material to form an airtight seal therebetween. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186300 | EZ2 seal door - EZ2 Seal Door is a device that secures to a doorway or other opening to prevent dust or other debris from circulating from one room to another during a construction or renovation project. A kelder welt is sewn into the outer edges of a canvas door. The welt is threaded through an aluminum or plastic track and this track is then mounted to the opening of the door providing a tight seal. The canvas door has a dual double pull zipper located in the center of the door that provides access to and from a sealed area. A small window is sewn into the canvas door to allow easy viewing into the sealed area. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186301 | INTEGRATED METAL COSMETIC STRIP TO OUTERBELT, GLASS RUN, AND UPPER REVEAL - A weatherstrip ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100186302 | REGENERATING PROCESS AND REGENERATING SYSTEM TO REGENERATE WASTE SLURRY FROM SEMI-CONDUCTOR WAFER MANUFACTURING PROCESS - There are provided a method and a system for regenerating a waste slurry which is disused after a slurry has been used to raise the cutting efficiency in a process of fabricating various wafers, such as semiconductor wafers, solar wafers and others. The method for regenerating the waste slurry processes comprises: a waste slurry mixing step (S | 2010-07-29 |
20100186303 | Polycrystalline Diamond Abrasive Element and Method of its Production - Polycrystalline diamond abrasive elements made by incorporating low levels of at least one metal boride, the metal being selected from magnesium, calcium, aluminium, strontium, yttrium, zirconium, hafnium and chromium, and the rare earth metals, particularly cerium and lanthanum. The benefits of adding boron to polycrystalline diamond abrasive compacts are exploited together with simultaneously minimising or eliminating the detrimental effects of the presence of oxygen. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186304 | Fine Grained Polycrystalline Abrasive Material - Polycrystalline diamond abrasive elements having a fine grained microstructure are produced from fine grained diamond particles and a catalyst solvent material, at least a portion of which is in the form of nanosized particles. The abrasive elements exhibit high homogeneity and exhibit significant increases in toughness and improved wear resistance. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186305 | SMART PANEL - A sub-floor panel and system using the sub-floor panel is disclosed. A sub-floor panel, includes a base, at least one support structure coupled to the base, and at least one ventilation channel adjacent to the support structure. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186306 | Building Encasement Element - Described is a building encasement element ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100186307 | ACOUSTIC ALTERNATOR DELIMITATION - A protective wall system enclosing a danger zone around an alternator includes a front wall disposed at a front end of the wall system; a back wall disposed at a back end of the wall system; and a first side wall and a second side wall connecting the front wall and the back wall, wherein the front and the back wall extend parallel to a longitudinal axis of the alternator, and wherein the front wall, the back wall and the first and second side walls are gas-tight. The wall system further includes a gas-tight bottom; a first casing enclosing a rotor and a stator of the alternator, wherein a service area surrounds the first casing; and at least one air guiding device configured to guide at least one of gas and heat from a bottom part of the alternator to an upper part of the alternator. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186308 | SOLAR UV TRANSMISSIVE DEVICE FOR STERILIZING AND/OR HEATING AIR - An outdoor air conduit or plenum is provided with a UV transmissive surface for allowing the air circulated through the conduit to be exposed to the UV rays of the natural sunlight, thereby providing for the sterilization of the air using free energy. The air sterilization system can be integrated to a building ventilation system or combined with a solar heat collector. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186309 | Callapsible shed - An improved collapsible structure for, but not limited to, the safety of the launch valve voyage repair team while engaging in removal, installation or performing routine maintenance of the launch valve and the water break assembly in all weather conditions. It is quickly installed or removed and serves as a means to protect the launch tube valve and the water break assembly in all weather conditions while said valve and assembly are disassembled. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186310 | SELF SUPPORTIVE PANEL SYSTEM - A self supporting panel system used to fabricate ceilings, floors, walls, or roofs. The panel system is assembled from a plurality of panels, each having a core that is sandwiched between opposing plate members. In a preferred embodiment, the core of each panel includes a unifying material to enhance the load bearing capacity of the panel. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186311 | Border Block and Apparatus for Manufacturing the Same - An apparatus for manufacturing a border bock is useable for automatic production of a border block capable of expressing various colors and designs. The border block, includes a block body, and an outer plate adhered to the block body to surround the block body, the outer plate including a transparent outer mat with a picture on an inner surface thereof. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186312 | ROOFING SHINGLE WITH A LAYING LINE - A roofing shingle with a laying line that facilitates the alignment of an overlying course of shingles with respect an underlying course of shingles is provided. The laying line is located on a front surface of the shingle and has a width such that the laying line is exposed when an edge of another shingle is placed in contacting proximity with the laying line. The shingle may also have a scale and one or more nibs that protrude from the sides of the shingle that assist in aligning the shingles in the second course with the shingles in the underlying course. The shingle may also include nailing zones located on the front surface of the shingles provide a location for fastening the shingles to the roof. A method of laying the shingles of the present invention on a roof is also provided. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186313 | Slab Lift Bracket - The present invention provides a slab lift bracket that includes an collar portion with a center, an upper surface, a lower surface, an outer surface, and an inner surface. The slab lift bracket also includes a plurality of protruding members that are distributed around and fixed to the collar portion. The protruding members extend outwardly and downwardly of the collar portion at spaced apart locations, and have a hook shaped free end. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186314 | GROUND SPIKE - A ground spike is disclosed having a plurality of blades and a flat plate secured thereto. The blades each have a reinforcement deformation proximal to a longitudinal outer edge. The reinforcement deformation may be a reinforcement line stamped therein, may be a bent outer edge, or the like. Objects may be attached to the flat plate, thereby securing such objects to the ground when the ground spike is used. The ground spike may have a post receiving socket secured to the flat plate. Each component may comprise metals of varying thickness and rigidity or other suitable materials. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186315 | EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT CURTAIN WALLS WITH SUSPENDED GLAZED PANELS - This invention refers to curtain walls capable of resisting the seismic forces of major earthquakes without breakage of their glass panes and without deformation or distortion of their structure. The above can be achieved through the operational separation of the curtain wall of each storey from those of adjacent storeys, by formation of a sliding line on the top of the windows ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100186316 | Engineered Wood Construction System for High Performance Structures - A building includes a connection between an engineered wood load bearing element of the building such as a column, beam, or load bearing panel, and another load bearing element or a foundation of the building. At least one tendon ties the load bearing elements or the load bearing element and the foundation together. One or more energy dissipaters, replacably connected between the load bearing element and/or the foundation, absorb energy when a loading event causes relative movement of the connection. The engineered wood element maybe a laminated veneer lumber element, a parallel strand lumber element, or a glue laminated timber element, for example. Typically all of the load bearing elements of the building will be engineered wood elements. The building may be single or multi-storey. The building system enables lightweight low cost buildings, with energy dissipaters which may be replaced after extreme loading. The building may be prefabricated | 2010-07-29 |
20100186317 | BAR-TYPE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR FORMING A FRAME, COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF NODES AND BARS CONNECTING THE NODES - The invention relates to a bar-type supporting structure for forming a frame, comprising a plurality of nodes and bars connecting the nodes, wherein each bar comprises at least one recess extending in the longitudinal direction of the bar, wherein the respective recess continues right into the node. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186318 | LOADING DOCK TRUCK AND TRAILER SEALS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Apparatuses for forming at least a partial seal between an open end of a truck, trailer, or other vehicle and an opening in a building are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus for forming at least a partial seal includes a first side pad configured to extend vertically adjacent to a first side portion of an opening, a second side pad configured to extend vertically adjacent to a second side portion of the opening, and a head pad assembly configured to extend horizontally adjacent to a top portion of the opening between the first and second side pads. The head pad assembly can include replaceable corner pads positioned on either end of a center pad. The corner pads can be independently attached to the wall of the building and separately removed if replacement is needed. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186319 | ENHANCED ENTRANCEWAY - An improved entranceway to an enclosure for people and/or vehicles including a frame having a pair of laterally-spaced side wall portions and a top wall portion which, combined, encompass an inclined pathway. The frame is adapted for contact with an exterior wall of the enclosure and is placed in surrounding relation to a first opening therein, the side wall portions extending outwardly from the exterior wall on opposite sides of the inclined pathway. The inclined pathway and the side and top wall portions cooperate so as to define a second opening distally located to the exterior wall. The first opening has a lower boundary and the second opening has an upper boundary, with the lower boundary being at an elevation higher than that of the upper boundary. In use, the presence of a temperature differential within the entranceway causes warmer air to be sustainably trapped in an upper portion of the entranceway and above the upper boundary. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186320 | SYSTEM FOR FLAT-ROOF INSTALLATION OF SOLAR MODULES - A flat-roof installation set for solar collector modules ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100186321 | Flooring System For Decking - The invention provides a flooring system for covering a surface, the system comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being substantially rectangular in cross section and comprising a gripping material, wherein at least one channel is provided in the flooring system and the first portion is located in said channel. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186322 | Modular Fenestration System - A modular fenestration system includes a collection of standardized functional units such as double hung window units, casement window units, picture window units, transom units, and the like. The functional units all share common sightlines, common glass set-back, common interfaces, common design language, and are sized according to a unique modular or incremental sizing grid. The sizing grid specifies individual window units in terms of the rough opening size in which they are designed to be installed. Individual functional units are easily combinable in a vast array of combinations to create a large number of possible composite window units. The above attributes of the functional units ensures that the composite window units are architecturally pleasing and appear as though they were custom crafted. The system also includes a collection of interior and interior trim units in various architectural styles that can be attached to installed standardized functional units via the common interfaces to match the architecture of a particular home or building. A collection of matching architectural grilles and hardware also are provided, and the trim units, grills, and hardware are all historically and period accurate to represent a wide variety of architectures both past and present. Exterior and interior trim can be built up from a limited number of standard components that can be combined in a large number of ways to create a wide variety of trim profiles. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186323 | MUNTIN CLIP - A muntin clip supports a muntin grid inside an insulating glazing unit. The clip includes a positioning arm that allows the clip to be positioned with respect to the spacer. In one embodiment, the clip has a flat base adapted to be positioned on the inwardly facing surface of the spacer. The positioning arm extends from one side of the plate with the muntin-engaging body extending from the other side of the plate. The arm has an outer end that projects beyond the outer edge of the plate. A method for using the clip includes the step of using one of the glass sheets to engage and position the positioning arm of the muntin clip. Stops may be provided to limit the insertion of the clip into the spacer. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186324 | Training device for forcibly opening a locked door - A training device for training the techniques of forcible entry through a locked door includes a door having an inner vertical edge, the door being hingedly mounted within a door frame for swinging movement between closed and open positions, the door frame including a hollow vertical jamb having a vertical surface adjacent the inner vertical edge of the door and an opening in the vertical surface communicating with the hollow. A pin projects from the door and is received within the opening in the jamb. When the door is in the closed position the pin is clamped by a pair of vertically opening and closing hinged jaws, the jaws being operable within the hollow between open and closed positions and being biased into the closed position by compression springs. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186325 | HEAD-OF-WALL FIREBLOCK SYSTEMS AND RELATED WALL ASSEMBLIES - A fire retardant head-of-wall assembly configured to seal a linear head-of-wall construction joint or gap when exposed to a heat source such as a building fire is disclosed. The inventive fire retardant head-of-wall assembly comprises a header track having an elongated intumescent strip affixed lengthwise on at least one of the outer sidewall surfaces of the header track. The intumescent strip comprises expandable graphite and a fire retardant (C | 2010-07-29 |
20100186326 | PANEL TILE AND TOP CAP RETENTION SYSTEM - A system and method to attach and retain panel tiles and a top cap to a support frame of a modular wall panel system. The top cap attached to the support frame includes an elongated body having a one or more attachment clips removably attached to the elongated body at desired locations along the length of the elongated body. The attachment clips and elongated body are formed separately and assembled prior to attachment to the modular panel. The elongated body includes a pair of receiving cavities that receive spring arms formed on each of the attachment clips. The attachment clips are rotated into position such that the spring arms engage the elongated body and hold the attachment clips in position. Each panel includes a stiffener bracket having engagement tabs. The engagement tabs are received within notches formed in the vertical posts to secure the tiles to the support frame. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186327 | Multi-direction expandable house - A house design which incorporates a pedestal type foundation capable of facilitating construction on sites of the varying types of using a post and beam technique. The house design utilizes a central core as an essential focal point of the entire house structure. The design makes it possible to increase the size of the lower level of the structure up to 60-75%, whereby the size of the floor space can be doubled without further addition to the foundation or roof. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186328 | TILED TRANSITION BRACKETING - The present disclosure includes various brackets and systems for forming tiled transitions between surfaces. One bracket embodiment for forming a tiled transition between a first surface and a second surface forming an inside corner includes a first base portion securable to the first surface, a second base portion securable to the second surface, a receiving slot angled with respect to the first and second surfaces for receiving a tile strip to form the tiled transition, and a channel for receiving a filler material adjacent to the receiving slot. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186329 | Decorative Accessory - A worktop accessory, which includes an elongate body defining a first side extendible along a worktop edge and a second side extendible along a surface against which the worktop edge abuts, at least one attachment formation provided on at least one of the first side and the second side, the attachment formations for attaching the elongate body, and a flexible skirt extending along at least a portion of one side of the elongate body, the flexible skirt arranged for engaging any one of the worktop surface and the abutting surface. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186330 | SKIRTING FASTENER, AND MORE PARTICULARLY SKIRTING BOARD FASTENER - Corner profile for fastening skirting boards, comprising two walls ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100186331 | EDGING RAIL FOR A FLOORING - An edging rail for a flooring ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100186332 | MOLDING PROFILE AND MOLDING PROFILE ASSEMBLY - A molding profile assembly has a first and second molding profile. The first molding profile, whose upper surface is to form the upper surface of the molding profile assembly, has a groove formed into an under-surface of a first arm and a groove formed into a foot perpendicular to the arm. The second molding profile has first and second tabs which fit snugly into the first and second grooves of the first molding profile, respectively, interlocking the first and second molding profiles together. The molding profiles do not require scraping, stripping or other permanent alteration in order to be assembled together. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186333 | Modular Tile Panel and Associated Methods - Disclosed is a panel assembly including methods of assembly and installation. | 2010-07-29 |
20100186334 | METAL ROOFING SHINGLE, METAL ROOFING SHINGLE SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF INSTALLING - The present invention is directed to a metal roofing shingle system comprising universal flashing installed as either a ridge cap, hip flashing, or valley flashing and including non-visible double-flanged interlock joints that extend beneath the underside surface of the flashing, the interlock joints are adapted to couple with metal shingles; each metal shingle having a planar segment, a first longitudinal edge segment opposite a second longitudinal edge segment that includes a non-visible double-flanged interlock joint that extends beneath the bottom surface of the shingle, and a first transverse edge segment opposite a second transverse edge segment that includes a non-visible double-flanged compression joint that extends beneath the bottom surface of the shingle; and shingle shaping tools. | 2010-07-29 |