| 32nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
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| 20120198693 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MULTI-BAND FRONT END MODULE - A method of manufacturing a multi-band front end module having an embedded passive element, the method including: preparing metal plates formed on either surface of an adhesion layer interposed therebetween; forming first circuit patterns on the plates; separating the plates by removing the adhesion layer; pressing one of the plates to one surface of an insulation layer and another of the plates to the other surface of the insulation layer; removing the plates to form the insulation layer having the first circuit patterns formed on either surface thereof; stacking dielectric layers on either surface of the insulation layer; and forming a second circuit pattern on the dielectric layers stacked on the either surface of the insulation layer. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198694 | MEDICAL LEADS WITH SEGMENTED ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF - In one embodiment, a method of fabrication of a stimulation lead comprising a plurality of segmented electrodes for stimulation of tissue of a patient, the method comprises: providing an elongated, substantially cylindrical substrate, the substrate comprising a plurality of recesses defined in an outer surface of the substrate; coating the substrate with conductive material; patterning conductive material on the substrate to form a plurality of electrode surfaces for at least the plurality of segmented electrodes and a plurality of traces connected to the plurality of electrode surfaces, wherein each electrode surface and its corresponding trace are defined in the recesses on the outer surface of the substrate and are electrically isolated from other electrode surfaces and traces; providing insulative material over at least the plurality of traces; and electrically coupling the plurality of traces to conductive wires of a lead body. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198695 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF HEAT PIPE TYPE HEAT-DISSIPATING DEVICE - There is disclosed a manufacturing method of a heat pipe type heat-dissipating device. The method includes the steps of: winding a pipe on a loop forming mold in a spiral shape to form a pipe loop; and pressing at least a section of an outer circumference of the pipe loop so that the pipe loop is plastically deformed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the loop forming mold. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198696 | SOLAR STRING ASSEMBLY PROCESS - The present invention is directed to a process for aligning two solar panel support channels substantially parallel in a substantially planar pre-assembly tool, wherein the pre-assembly tool has two solar panel support channels guides for receiving and aligning the two solar panel support channels substantially parallel to one another; aligning a plurality of solar panels on top of the two solar panel support channels near opposing edges of each solar panel; and attaching the plurality of solar panels to the two solar panel support channels, thereby forming a solar panel string assembly. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198697 | ANTI-ROTATION MECHANISM FOR PITOT TUBE - A valve assembly is provided and includes a pitot tube having an angled tip to extract from a duct formed by a housing a sample of a fluid to be communicated to an actuator configured to operate the duct, the pitot tube being disposed within the housing whereby the pitot tube is fixed longitudinally between the actuator and the housing and laterally within the housing and an anti-rotation mechanism coupled with the pitot tube to rotationally secure the pitot tube such that the angled tip is fixed to face rearwardly. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198698 | PIVOTING RAZOR - A razor having a pivotable blade unit which is biased into a rest position by a biasing plunger. The razor includes a stabilizing bore in which a penetrating portion of the biasing plunger is configured to reciprocate. The largest cross-section of the penetrating portion has a shape which differs from the shape of the smallest cross-section of the stabilizing bore in order to lower the contact area between the penetrating portion of the biasing plunger and the stabilizing bore. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198699 | PEPPER CORER SET - A pepper corer set includes two separate pepper corers, each one of which is configured to remove a different sized core from a different sized pepper. A first pepper corer is configured to remove a stem and facilitate removal of the core from a relatively large variety of pepper such as a bell pepper, while a second pepper corer is sized to remove a stem and facilitate removal of the core from a smaller pepper, such as a jalapeno pepper. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198700 | AVOCADO TOOL - An avocado tool includes a handle having a first end and a second end, with a different tool head on each end. At the first end, the tool head is in the form of a tool configured for slicing avocados. At the second end, the tool head is in the form of a masher. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198701 | Safety folding knife - The present invention is to provide a safety folding knife comprising a blade having an end pivotally coupled to an end of a handle, such that the other end of the blade can be rotated out of or into the handle. The handle includes an elastic stop plate therein, which has an end fixed onto the handle and the other end tilted and extended towards a side of the blade. When the blade is turned fully out of the handle, the other end of the elastic stop plate can be abutted against the end of the blade so as to maintain the blade in a fully opened state, and a resisting block installed inside the handle then moves and firmly blocks the elastic stop plate to avoid the blade from being accidentally turned backward to the handle. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198702 | FOLDING KNIFE AND RELATED METHODS - A folding knife comprises a lock configured to more securely hold the blade in an extended position than conventional locks of conventional knives. The folding knife includes a handle, a blade movable relative to the handle to an extended position, and the lock that retains the blade in the extended position. The blade includes a cutting edge, and a tang that has a cavity and that is attached to the handle and pivotable about a pivot axis. The cavity includes a central axis parallel or substantially parallel with the pivot axis and that is located a distance away from the pivot axis that is greater than the distance between the pivot axis and the end of the handle. The lock includes a pin moveable relative to the handle and insertable into the cavity to retain the blade in an extended position. The lock holds the blade more securely by contacting the blade a further distance away from the location where the blade is attached to the handle than the distance between the same two locations of a conventional folding knife. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198703 | QUICK CHANGE SNAP OFF KNIFE - A knife having a body and a slide member slideable in the body. The slide member engages a blade assembly that is arranged to move with the slide member. The slide member is movable to position the blade assembly at a position of use and a release position wherein the blade assembly can be released from the slide member. The slide member is movable to retract the blade assembly into the knife body. The knife also includes an actuator member that can be actuated to move the slide member to a disengaged configuration wherein the blade assembly can be disengaged from the slide member to permit the release therefrom. The positioning of the blade assembly at the release position and subsequent movement of the slide member to the disengaged configuration by actuation of the actuator member releases the blade assembly from the slide member. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198704 | Apparatus for Trimming Toilet Anchor Bolts - An apparatus includes a pair of handles in which each handle comprises a tab extending from a top of the handle. The handles are rotatably joined at the tabs. A two-piece fulcrum transfers a force from the pair of handles. Each piece comprises a bottom portion for rotatably joining to a one of the handles, a top portion and an arm extending from the piece for rotatably joining the pieces. A two-piece head forms a craw in which each piece comprises a bottom portion rotatably joined to the top portion of fulcrum and a blade having an indentation for engaging an anchor bolt of a floor toilet. A pivot point lever rotatably joins the pieces, generally aligns the blades and transfers forces from the fulcrum to a cutting force on the bolt where a length of the bolt can be cut while mitigating damage to a thread of the anchor bolt. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198705 | GARDEN SHEARS THAT AVOID LOOSENING OF A SHAFT PIN - Garden shears that avoid loosening of a shaft pin has shears having overlapped first and second cutting members, the first cutting member and second cutting member respectively connected to a first handle and a second handle. The first and second cutting members are secured with the shaft set. The shaft set has a threaded shaft pin, a washer, a threaded securing member and at least two engaging members. when the shears are assembled with the shaft set, the threaded securing member respectively has one engaging member on each side, and the engaging teeth of the threaded securing member engage with the two engaging members to prevent the threaded securing member from loosening due to the repeated opening and closing movements of the shears, and which can improve the smoothness of the operation of the shears and increase both safety and convenience. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198706 | BEARING UNIT AND PROTECTION COVER FOR GRASS MOWER USING SAME - The present invention relates to a bearing unit for protecting the blade of a grass mower and preventing a cover plate from being damaged due to a driving force of a driving motor, and a protection cover for a grass mower using the same. The protection cover for a grass mower according to the present invention, comprises: a bearing coupled with a driving shaft of a driving motor to be positioned at the lower portion of a blade so as to protect the blade mounted to the driving shaft of the driving motor, which is mounted to a working stand; a cover member coupled with the bearing and having a protection plate formed in a diameter relatively larger than the rotation diameter of the blade so as to protect the blade; a rotation supporting means for supporting the protection plate to be rotatable in a predetermined angle when the protection plate is applied with a rotational force by the driving force of the driving motor; and an interval keeping member for keeping an interval between the blade and the protection plate to be a predetermined distance or more, thereby preventing the protection plate from colliding with the blade by being bent. The bearing unit according to the present invention may increase the compatibility of the blade of the grass mower and the protection cover for the grass mower and effectively block the introduction of impurities into the bearing during mowing, thereby preventing the lifespan of the protection cover for the grass mower from decreasing due to the damage to the bearing. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198707 | Cutlery Implement with Release Bumps - A cutlery implement has a blade with opposed side surfaces and a knife edge along one terminal edge of the blade. One or more bumps protrude from at least one or both of the opposed side surfaces and are arranged along the blade and spaced from the knife edge | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198708 | CUTTING TOOLS - A cutting tool includes a base and a tool unit coupled to the base and movable together with the base in a cut proceeding direction for cutting a workpiece. The tool unit includes an electric motor having an output shaft, a reduction gear section, and a spindle having a cutting blade mounted thereto. The reduction gear section is coupled between the output shaft and the spindle, so that the rotation of the output shaft is transmitted to the spindle via the reduction gear section. The reduction gear section has an intermediate shaft, a first reduction gear mechanism provided between the output shaft and the intermediate shaft, and a second reduction gear mechanism provided between the intermediate shaft and the spindle. The intermediate shaft is positioned forwardly of the output shaft and the spindle in the cut proceeding direction at least when the tool unit is positioned for cutting the workpiece. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198709 | OSCILLATING BLADE IMPROVEMENT - A cutting apparatus of a type having two juxtaposed blades | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198710 | Method and apparatus for azimuth determination - A method of azimuth determination includes determination of local star time and latitude, where the azimuth determination unit is fixed at an object and oriented relative to the local horizon or the vertical; two or more celestial bodies with known coordinates are selected among visible celestial bodies and the line of sight is aimed at celestial bodies in turn, after that elevations over the horizon or zenith ranges to celestial bodies, horizontal angles between bodies are measured and measured times are recorded; and local star time, site latitude and azimuth are calculated. An apparatus for azimuth determination comprising an orientation unit to orient relative to the local horizon or the vertical line, an optical unit to aim at point light sources, a horizontal angle measurement unit, an elevation measurement unit, a time measurement unit and a computation unit, characterized in that orientation, aiming, angle and time measurement units are connected to a computation unit. The computation unit calculates azimuth, latitude and local star time based on horizontal and elevation angles of point light sources, such as celestial bodies, and measurement times. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198711 | THREE DIMENSIONAL LAYOUT AND POINT TRANSFER SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with three-dimensional laser position systems are described. In one embodiment, a system includes first and second vertical laser plane transmitters and a horizontal laser plane transmitter. The first and second vertical laser plane transmitters are configured to emit first and second vertical laser planes, respectively, that are each rotatable about rotational axes. The horizontal laser plane transmitter has a fixed position relative to the rotational axis of the second vertical laser plane transmitter and emits a horizontal laser plane that is rotatable to position the horizontal laser plane at a pitch angle. The system is configured to translate between a three dimensional coordinate and positions of the first and second vertical laser transmitters and the horizontal laser transmitter, respectively, that will cause the first and second vertical laser planes and the horizontal laser plane to intersect at a the three dimensional coordinate. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198712 | SIGHTING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR TELESCOPIC SIGHT, FOR A GEODETIC MEASURING APPARATUS AND OPTICAL OBJECTIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY FOR SUCH A SIGHTING DEVICE - A sighting device includes an objective unit, an image unit, a transmitter for emitting measurement beams as transmitted beams and/or a receiver for capturing measurement beams as received beams, and at least one optical deflection means for coupling the transmitted beams into the optical beam path of the sighting device. The at least one lens comprises a cylindrical recess around the optical axis, the recess extending in the direction of the optical axis. Furthermore, the deflection means comprises a cylindrical fastening section that extends inside the recess such that a gluing gap is created between the outer lateral surface of the fastening section and at least a portion of an inner lateral surface of the lens defined by the recess, and the deflection means is fastened to the at least one lens, mediated by an adhesive located in the gluing gap. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198713 | Forklift/Material Handling Fork Level Indicator - Forklift and material handling procedures involve many safety, productivity, and efficiency constraints. Foremost among these is the inability of equipment operators to accurately determine the alignment of equipment forks to the material or vessle being handled. The “Forklift/Material Handling Fork Level Indicator” described herein, eliminates this problem. By employing a rearward facing baseplate, minor, indicator needle, and graduated scale, the equipment operator can literally “see around a corner” to easily determine equipment mast vertical condition, fork to floor parallelism, and thus accurate alignment of equipment forks to pallets, skids, or other shipping and storage containers upon approach to, or withdrawl from said vessles. Installed on the side of the main vertical mast of material handling equipment, this device provides a side view of the main mast position, via the freely rotating indicator needle, directly to the operator while in normal operating position. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198714 | FUEL CELL PLATE MEASUREMENT FEATURES - A method for measuring a plate for a fuel cell stack includes providing a model of the plate including a first axis and a second axis. The model has at least one theoretical measurement feature with a theoretical set of coordinates. The plate is also provided with at least one measurement feature. The first axis and the second axis are established relative to the plate. The at least one measurement feature of the plate is then located relative to the first axis and the second axis. The at least one measurement feature is measured to determine a first set of coordinates for the at least one measurement feature. The first set of coordinates of the plate is compared to the theoretical set of coordinates of the model to determine a displacement of the first set of coordinates from the theoretical set of coordinates. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198715 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A BODY PART - An apparatus for measuring a characteristic of a body part, such as an infant's head, includes a flexible substrate, a plurality of sensing elements provided along the substrate, and an electronic system. Each of the sensing elements (i) has a component wherein an electrical characteristic of the component changes predictably in response to the component being bent, and (ii) provides a signal that is indicative of the current value of the electrical characteristic. The electronic system is structured to receive the signal of each sensing element and determine a measure of a degree of curvature of the sensing element based on the received signal. The electronic system is also structured to determine, based one or more of the measures, a representation of a curvature of a segment, such as a loop, defined by a selected one or more of the sensing elements. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198716 | Gauge for aligning hair trimmer blades - A gauge for setting the trimmer blades of a vibratory hair trimmer comprising of a gauge block with a slot in it of the shape of a perfectly adjusted set of trimmer blades. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198717 | WORK PIECE CUTTING GUIDE - In one embodiment, a cutting guide has a base with a flat lower surface for resting the cutting guide on an upper surface of a work piece. Extending down from the front of the base is an abutment member that aligns the base with a front surface of the work piece. A fence is installed on the upper surface of one side of the base to guide a cutting instrument across the work piece. A kick-up preventer extends from the top of the fence away from the base to prevent the cutting instrument from kicking-up during operation. On the other side of the base, a tape measure is mounted on the upper surface such that the tape extends away from the fence, and a measurement-securing assembly is mounted in front of the tape measure to secure the tape measure at a desired measurement. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198718 | THERMAL TREATMENT PROCESSES FOR SPENT HYDROPROCESSING CATALYST - A process to upgrade heavy oil and convert the heavy oil into lower boiling hydrocarbon products is provided. The process employs a catalyst slurry comprising catalyst particles with an average particle size ranging from 1 to 20 microns. In the upgrade process, spent slurry catalyst in heavy oil is generated as an effluent stream, which is subsequently recovered/separated from the heavy oil via membrane filtration. Residual hydrocarbons, i.e., heavy oil and solvent employed in the filtration for the heavy oil extraction are removed from the catalyst particles in a drying zone which employs at least two drying apparatuses to volatize residual hydrocarbons in the catalyst. Valuable metals can be recovered from catalyst particles for subsequent re-use in a catalyst synthesis unit, generating a fresh slurry catalyst. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198719 | INTELLIGENT DISPENSING IN A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A clothes dryer having a drum having an inner surface at least partially defining a treating chamber in combination with a dispensing system that sprays a fabric-condition substance onto an inner surface of the drum for subsequent distribution to the fabric articles. The dispensing system may have a variable delivery system to vary the distribution pattern of the fabric-condition substance into the treating chamber. The flow characteristic of the fabric-conditioning substance may also be varied as it is dispensed. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198720 | Article of Footwear with Decoupled Upper - An article of footwear including a connecting member is disclosed. The connecting member provides partial decoupling between the upper and the sole structure. The connecting member can include an upper layer and a lower layer that are attached at a central attachment portion. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198721 | Adjustable Heel Support Member For Article Of Footwear - An adjustable heel support member includes a base portion and an extended portion. The extended portion comprises a lateral portion, a medial portion and a rearward portion. The heel support member further includes a fastening member that can be used to adjust the lateral portion, the medial portion and the rearward portion to resize the heel support member. In some cases, the fastening member may be an elastic ring. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198722 | RUBBER MEMBER FOR LASER BONDING AND SHOE - A rubber member for laser bonding of the present invention containing a rubber ingredient and silica, wherein the silica has an average particle size of more than 50 nm and 120 nm or less, and the amount of the silica is 10 parts by mass to 50 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber ingredient, the rubber member has a laser light transmittance of 30% or more, provided that the laser light transmittance is a transmittance when the rubber member has a thickness of 2 mm and is irradiated with laser light having a wavelength of 808 nm. The silica preferably includes silica having an average particle size of more than 50 nm and 120 nm or less and silica having an average particle size of 5 nm to 50 nm, and the amount of the silica having an average particle size of more than 50 nm and 120 nm or less is 10 parts by mass to 50 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber ingredient and the amount of the silica having an average particle size of 5 nm to 50 nm is 10 parts by mass to 50 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber ingredient. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198723 | THERAPEUTIC SHOE - A therapeutic shoe in accordance with the present invention includes an upper; an outsole attached to the upper; and a carbon fiber plate embedded in situ within the sole during a common molding process that forms the outsole, the carbon fiber plate being anatomically correct and extending at least a substantial length of a footbed of the shoe. A bottom surface of the carbon fiber plate is intimately bonded to the outsole. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198724 | MOTORCYCLING BOOT WITH IMPROVED COMFORT - The present invention relates to a motorcycling boot | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198725 | SPORTS BOOT WITH A COLLAR ARTICULATED FOR A WALKING POSITION - A locking and unlocking device ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198726 | RETRACTABLE MEMBERS FOR FOOT WEAR - Embodiments of the present invention relate to footwear, such as boots, shoes, specialty field shoes, woman's shoes, etc, and, more particularly, to a retractable members and retractable member systems adapted to control extension and retraction of the retractable members relative to the bottom of the footwear. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198727 | Tendon Assembly For an Article of Footwear - A tendon assembly for an article of footwear is disclosed. The tendon assembly includes a tendon positioned between a base layer and a cover layer in a non-bonded manner such that the tendon may move freely within the layers. The tendon assembly may be rigidly secured to a shoe upper. One end of the tendon may be rigidly secured at or near the sole of the footwear. A second portion of the tendon may be integrated with a fastening system of the footwear such that the tendon may pull the footwear upper snugly against a wearer's foot to provide added support. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198728 | ATHLETIC SHOE SOLE FOR PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION DEVICE - A shoe sole includes a plurality of zones having different hardness, the zones designed specifically for an extreme athlete to increase wear resistance of the shoe while optimizing flexibility, stability, and performance. The zones can be strategically located on locations of the sole corresponding to particular foot anatomy and expected levels of stress and wear. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198729 | SHOE WITH VENTILATION SYSTEM - A shoe comprising upper, bottom fixed to the upper, ventilation system and insole disposed above the bottom and obtained by injection molding of polyurethane foam. The ventilation system is integrated inside the insole in such a way not to interfere with the bottom and with an outsole that must be applied under the bottom. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198730 | FOOTWEAR AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method for manufacturing footwear including injection molding a polymeric material on a sheet of material in preselected locations and/or in a preselected pattern so that the polymeric material bonds to the sheet and forms a structural exoskeleton of an upper of the footwear. The upper can be joined with a sole. The polymeric material can be injection molded on the sheet while the sheet is in a planar or flat configuration, and subsequently, the sheet and bonded exoskeleton can be conformed to a three-dimensional configuration of an upper. Additional polymeric materials can be injected on the exoskeleton to reinforce certain areas of the same. The exoskeleton can define one or more holes through which the sheet is visible to form one or more aesthetic regions on the upper. An article of footwear constructed with the method is also provided. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198731 | Pant Leg Protector Insole - Method and apparatus to protect the lower legs of a pair of pants when worn with a shoe comprising and open back. The apparatus protects the lower pants legs from being compressed between the users heel and the sole of the shoe when walking. The apparatus is an external attachment to the shoe and is comprised of a heel cover and shoe insole. The heel cover extends from the shoe insole upward approximately 6 inches to cover the heel of the user and the shoe insole is either a full shoe insole inserted into the shoe or a partial shoe insole that is attached to the heel or outsole of the shoe by a sleeve/strap assembly. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198732 | SNOW THROWER WITH CHUTE CONTROL MECHANISM - A snow thrower comprising a frame, a handle coupled to the frame, a chute coupled to the frame and rotatable between a plurality of positions about a chute axis, and a chute control assembly. The chute control assembly comprises an actuator assembly including an actuator movable between a plurality of positions, a rotatable flexible cable having first and second ends, and a gear assembly comprising at least one gear. The first end is coupled to the actuator assembly in a manner that causes the cable to rotate when the actuator is moved between the plurality of positions. The gear is coupled to the second end in a manner that causes the gear to rotate when the cable rotates. The chute is coupled to the gear in a manner that causes the chute to rotate about the chute axis when the gear rotates. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198733 | A DREDGE VESSEL SYSTEM - A system for recovering immerged sediments from a seabed and discharging them. From a free sailing extraction ship a mixture of water and sediment is suctioned by a submerged pump unit through a flexible hose adapted to be rolled on a rotative reel positioned on the extraction ship, while the ship is sailing over the concession. The suctioned mixture is then immediately delivered to one of a series of free sailing carrier and transport units that sail alongside. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198734 | Integrated Hitch System for Off Road Equipment - A integrated hitch system for off road equipment is provided that includes various styles of non receiver stile hitches ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198735 | Garment press assembly, travel kit, and pressing methods - A mechanical garment press assembly enables users to mechanically press garments during travel and may be stored or carried in combination with standard carry-on luggage. The garment press assembly comprises opposed outer resilient planar members, each of which has a hinge end and a clamp end. A hinge member flexibly interconnects the hinge ends. Clamping structure clamps the clamp ends toward one another after a (wrinkled) garment section is received intermediate the opposed outer planar members for imparting primary wrinkle-removing forces into the target garment section. Tension members interconnect the hinge ends to the clamp ends and retain the resilient members is bowed tension for imparting secondary wrinkle-removing forces into the target garment section. Various portable assemblies are contemplated based on the foregoing basics as well as a home-based version. Certain garment pressing methods are also described based on the foregoing basics. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198736 | Spiral wrapping for an ironer roller of a chest ironer and a chest ironer provided with such a spiral wrapping - A spiral wrapping for an ironer roller for a chest ironer. Chest ironers have at least one rotatably drivable ironer roller, the lower half of which is surrounded by a stationary ironer bed. The ironer roller is surrounded by an outer spiral wrapping which comes into contact with the item of laundry to be treated. The spiral wrapping is provided with an outer layer produced from a coarse woven fabric which has a higher coefficient of friction. The coefficient of friction of the coarse woven fabric does not alter as the age of the spiral wrapping increases. This means that even in the case of older spiral wrappings, there is sufficient frictional engagement between the spiral wrapping, namely the outer layer, and the item of laundry to be smoothed out. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198737 | FORGERY-PROOF VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE WITH A STAMPED/ENCAPSULATED HOLOGRAM - The invention relates to an automobile metal plate for identifying a vehicle, said plate comprising a metal base, a reflective material, an encapsulated hologram that can be hot- or cold-stamped, and a laminating material which forms a single integral body comprising the reflective material, the hologram and the actual laminate. The structure of said vehicle identification plate prevents the encapsulated hologram from being modified in any way. The encapsulated hologram cannot be detached or erased or altered by any physical or chemical means. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198738 | Device and Method for Labeling Wires and Protecting the Labels During the Wire Installation Process - Provided are a device and method for rapidly and efficiently labeling wires or cables to be installed in machinery, vehicles, computers, buildings, or other structures, whether the wires are new installations or are replacing presently existing wires. In particular, the invention is a multi-sectioned wire-label which adheres to a wire and is self-protective, thus reducing the likelihood of damage to the label during the wire-installation process. The invention also describes multiple storage forms for pluralities of the wire-label, and a method for use of the wire-label itself. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198739 | ROTATING PANEL DISPLAY - A rotating panel display includes a rotating panel element, a base structure that is connected to the rotating panel element, and a control system for rotational control of the rotating panel element. The rotating panel element includes a frame having at least one display side, an internal light source, and at least one transparent display surface on the display side. The frame rotates about an axis of the rotating panel element. The control system includes a position indicator system to provide position information to control the distance of rotation of the frame. The position indicator system includes fixed structures positioned internally in the frame which do not rotate with the frame and frame structures connected to the frame which rotate with the frame. The fixed structures and frame structures periodically interacting with one another as the frame rotates to cause position information to be communicated to the control system. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198740 | AUTOMATED ROTATING BILL BOARD - This utility model relates in general to Advertising medium but more particularly to an Automated Rotating Billboards structures. The billboard structure comprising a billboard frame having lighting facility consisting of plurality of lighting fixtures secured thereto and being provided with a covering for securing advertisement thereon, the frame being supported by an upstanding post fixedly attached on its bottom portion thereof. The upstanding post comprising of a lower stationary post member and upper rotating post member. The upper post member is being adapted to rotate using an electric motor wherein the billboard is connected. With rotating billboard, it can be seen from all angles thus more efficient and convenient to use. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198741 | SUPPORT WITH INTERCHANGEABLE ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTERS - A flagpole includes a stanchion, a footer disposed at a bottom of the stanchion to be embedded in a surface, an upper segment disposed adjacent to atop end of the stanchion, and a lower segment disposed adjacent to the upper segment at a distance further from the top end of the stanchion than the upper segment. A curved segment connects the top end of the stanchion to the lower segment. A plurality of alphanumeric characters are disposable on the upper segment. The upper segment includes a material attractive to a magnetized material, and the alphanumeric characters include the magnetized material therein an that the alphanumeric characters are removably attachable to the upper segment. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198742 | MAGAZINE RELEASE DEVICE FOR FIREARMS - A magazine release device is affixed to a firearm and operable from either side of the firearm. The device includes a shaft extending between opposite sides of the lower receiver and movable longitudinally between an engaged and a disengaged orientation. A spring biases the shaft into the engaged orientation. A plate, affixed to one end of the shaft, includes an inwardly directed catch that engages with a magazine when the shaft is in the engaged orientation and disengages from the magazine when the shaft is moved to the disengaged orientation. A right hand actuation button is affixed to the shaft on the right side of the lower receiver and a left hand actuation button is affixed to the plate on the left side and each actuation button controls the shaft and plate between the disengaged orientation and the engaged orientation. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198743 | DYNAMIC LATCH FOR A TUBE MOUNTED MAGAZINE WELL - A dynamic latch to selectively retain a magazine within the magazine port of a long gun. The dynamic latch permits the magazine to be inserted into the magazine port by movement in a single direction eliminating the need to rotate the magazine in order to secure it within the magazine port. The dynamic latch may include an outer housing, a piston positioned within the housing, and a spring positioned between the outer housing and the piston. A latch profile on the end of the piston may extend out of an opening in the end of a magazine well when the spring is in an uncompressed state. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198744 | PISTOL ACCESSORY - An accessory for a semi-automatic pistol having a slide, the accessory including a pair of protruding engaging members for engagement by a hand or fingers of a user, a mounting element coupled to each engaging member, for releasably mounting the engaging member on the slide of the pistol. Preferably, the accessory further includes a mounting plate slideably engagable in a rear slot of the slide, and the mounting elements are affixable to the mounting plate. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198745 | RAPID ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT MECHANISM FOR WEAPON-MOUNTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES - A mechanism adapted for rapid attachment/detachment of a lighting device to a rail system of a host weapon system. The mechanism includes a body, a fixed rail clamp, and a floating rail clamp that is adjustably attached to the body in an opposing manner to the fixed rail clamp to provide a clamping effect therebetween. The floating rail clamp has a recess in a surface opposite the fixed rail clamp. A holding screw passes through a bore in the fixed rail clamp, and a clamp screw passes through a slot in the floating rail clamp and is threaded into one end of the holding screw. An oppositely-disposed end of the clamp screw protrudes within the recess of the floating rail clamp, and a cam arm has a first end pivotably coupled to the second end of the clamp screw and an oppositely-disposed distal end that protrudes from the recess. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198746 | Magazine Floorplate Monopod Attachments for Firearms - A shooting rest is provided herein. The shooting rest may include a magazine floor coupling configured to couple to a bottom portion of a firearm magazine. The shooting rest may also include a lower extension extending downward from the magazine floor coupling. The lower extension may include a forward extension extending downward from a forward portion of the magazine floor coupling and a rearward extension extending downward from a reward portion of the magazine floor coupling. The forward extension may have a length greater than the rearward extension. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198747 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE BARREL OF A FIREARM - The device according to the invention for cleaning the inside of the barrel of a firearm consists of a pulling element (A) and a cleaning element (B) connected thereto. In this case, the cleaning element (B) has a first wetting and cleaning unit (B | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198748 | Automatic Aligning Aiming Device - An automatically aligning aiming device that is magnetically attached to a weapon and automatically aligns itself parallel to the center axis of the gun barrel, using two magnet or sets of the magnets perpendicular to each other, without the need of rails, clamping, or other fastening aids, which allows the use of regular laser pointers with none or few modifications. The present invention provides additional aiming information without obstructing the original aiming sights of the weapon. The present invention uses two magnets or sets of magnets with resulting attractive magnetic forces perpendicular to each other. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198749 | REVERSING SYSTEM FOR A SIGHTING TELESCOPE - Regarding a sighting telescope reversing system which comprises a guide casing fitted with a linear cam slot, further an external casing fitted with an external cam slot and fixed in the axial direction while rotatably supported on the guide casing, a mount holding a lens element and fitted with a guide pin passing through the linear cam slot as well as through the external cam slot, the present invention stipulates that the guide pin be fitted with a first and a second collar, both collars resting on a common shaft, the first collar being displaceable within the external cam slot and the second collar being displaceable within the linear cam slot. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198750 | SIGHT APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - An aiming apparatus and associated methods for aiming a device such as a firearm are disclosed herein. In various aspects, the aiming apparatus may include a front sight configured as a post and a rear sight configured to include a notch. An image portion is formed on the front sight and a complementary image portion formed on the rear sight such that the image portion and the complementary image portion present a unitary image to a viewer of the front sight through the notch when the front sight is aligned with the rear sight, in various aspects. Note that this abstract is presented to meet requirements of the USPTO. This abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198751 | HUNTING DECOY - Disclosed in one embodiment is a hunting decoy which comprises a decoy body and a rim which defines a decoy cavity. The hunting decoy may emulate a natural water feature such as a pond or other body of standing water and include a scale image of pond or other body of standing water. Additionally, the decoy cavity may be filled with water in some embodiments to further the illusion of a pond or other body of standing water. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198752 | Decoy Locomotion and Movement Device - The present invention is a decoy locomotion and movement device. A track is constructed having a T shaped slot running along the center line thereof. A transport runs along the track and utilizes a T shaped follower that fits inside the T slot. The transport moves along the track either by a user pulling it along with a cord or via powered components (such as a motor). Attached to the transport is a decoy shaped so as to attract a target animal or put it at ease. As the transport moves along the track, it appears to the target animal that the decoy is moving through the landscape. A secondary movement device is incorporated within the transport that causes an additional decoy movement to occur. Such movement can be lifting the head up and down, raising the wings up and down, wagging a tail side to side, etc. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198753 | Fabric shell waterfowl decoy - A decoy is provided containing a shell style fabric body mounted on a flat vertically oriented horizontal member. The bottom portion of the fabric shell body is supported with a semi-rigid band extending the circumference of the body shell, forming an open bottomed shell shape. The front and back portions of the shell style fabric body are fastened to the horizontal member. A vertically oriented flat head structure is connected to the horizontal member with a rigid wire support containing a connective coil end. The coil end is threaded through a vertical ground stake. The vertical ground stake is positioned at a perpendicular angle in relation to the horizontal member near the front of the decoy and is attached by inserting it through the member. The vertical ground stake is employed to support the decoy as it is mounted into the ground. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198754 | System and Method for a Barrier Installation to Control Bed Bugs - The present invention provides for a bed bug control system comprised of a map apparatus and bed bug control barrier apparatus. The map apparatus provides a method to design, engineer and install bed bug control barrier apparatus targeting locations where bed bugs either travel or locate. Installation of the bed bug control barrier apparatus will intersect multiple paths a bed bug moving naturally with free locomotion could take in an uninterrupted pathway to or from a feeding opportunity. Bed bugs contacting the bed bug control barrier apparatus will either be caught or killed. The system and method of this invention provides for bed bug eradication, detection and monitoring of bed bugs and other pests, a durable and sustainable installation, replaceable cartridges allowing for a multitude of ingredients, seamless and scalable incorporation into either new or existing interior environments, and custom designs and visual appearances for a multitude of interior environments. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198755 | Sub-Surface Insect Bait Station - A sub-surface bait station for attracting insect pests for treatment with pesticides having a housing with vertical sides and a lid removably fitted to the housing with apertures to facilitate the passage of insect pests through the lid and into the housing. Various insect lures and baits may be placed in the housing. Coarse aggregate covers the bait station sized to allow insect pests to travel through the aggregate and pass into the bait station. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198756 | FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING OF OXYGENATED COMPOUNDS - A process is disclosed for fluid catalytic cracking of oxygenated hydrocarbon compounds such as glycerol and bio-oil. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198757 | AVIATION FUEL OIL COMPOSITION - To provide an aviation fuel oil composition which has excellent life cycle characteristics and achieves excellent specific fuel consumption. The aviation fuel oil composition according to the present invention includes: a first base which is a fraction having a boiling range of 140 to 280° C. obtained through a step of hydrotreating a first feedstock containing a sulfur-containing hydrocarbon compound and an oxygen-containing hydrocarbon compound derived from an animal or vegetable oil and fat or a second feedstock which is an oil blend of the first feedstock and a petroleum-based base obtained by refining a crude oil; and a second base which is a fraction having a boiling range of 140 to 280° C. obtained from a heavy oil cracking apparatus. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198758 | Hydrothermal Processing (HTP) of Algae Grown in HTP Waste Streams - A process for the conversion of organic waste to biofuel is provided comprising cultivating organisms in the aqueous product of the HTP conversion process. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198759 | FUELS FOR COLD START CONDITIONS - A fuel composition contains a liquid fuel and nano-sized zinc oxide particles. The nano-sized zinc oxide particles can be used to either improve cold start performance of internal combustion engines or lower a flash point temperature of a liquid fuel. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198760 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING DISTILLATE FUELS FROM BIOMASS - The present invention provides methods, reactor systems and catalysts for converting biomass and biomass-derived feedstocks to C | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198761 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND HARVESTING ALGAE - An apparatus and method are described for producing and harvesting algae. The orientation of the production substrates is critical for maximizing production as a function of water area utilized. By employing an array of algae production substrates in a vertical configuration relative to the water surface, the yield of algae production per area of open water is increased substantially relative to prior art algae production systems. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198762 | SPECTURAL SPECIFIC HORTICULTURE APPARATUS - A device would be desirable if it reflected directional light, and if it could stimulate the phenomena of horticulture efficiently in a place where sunlight may not be readily available. Then it could be possible to harvest desirable crops in any season. Given that the climate is right and plants are properly fed with both micro and primary nutrients; this device would propagate the best growth in green photosynthetic plants by simulating a band of magnetic frequencies that enhance the photoperiodism states. This device will use wavelengths approaching the UV and IR spectrum but will stay within the bounds of beneficial frequencies. Desired growth being: biomass gain, yield, and the metabolic integrity of the plant. The device ought to aid in biomass gain by achieving desirable light cycles, color band ratios and aid in air circulation in the vicinity of the plants (in turn affecting respiration and transpiration). | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198763 | PHOTOVOLTAIC GREENHOUSE STRUCTURE - A photovoltaic greenhouse includes a house structure having upstanding walls and a roof thereover to enclose a greenhouse space therein, and at least one thin-film solar cell module mounted on the roof for converting solar energy within a pre-selected light band of sunlight into electricity, wherein light not absorbed by the thin-film solar cell module passes through and enters the greenhouse space, which can be utilized by plants or crops for photosynthesis. The thin-film solar cell module has high transmittance of light in the wavelength intervals, for example, 400-450 nm and 640-700 nm, required by the cultured plants or crops inside the greenhouse space for photosynthesis. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198764 | METHOD FOR REDUCING PHYTOTOXICITY - To provide a method for reducing phytotoxicity to turfgrass due to flazasulfuron, which is not expensive but easily available and simple in the field of horticulture/agriculture. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198765 | BIODEGRADABLE MODULAR ROOFING TRAY AND METHOD OF MAKING - A green roofing system for use on a rooftop is disclosed herein. The green roofing system includes a plurality of biodegradable modular roofing trays. The biodegradable modular roofing trays are made of a plurality of fibers bound together with a binding agent. A soil layer is included wherein the soil layer is located between a roof deck and the plurality of biodegradable modular roofing trays. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198766 | METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS FOR HIGH DENSITY ORGANIC AGRICULTURE - A method for adaptive reuse of historic buildings for high density organic agriculture reutilizes historic properties with opaque walls. The method creates environmentally controlled plant growing chambers within a retrofitted historic structure that reduces logistics costs and negative environmental impacts while improving the quality of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other organic products. The method grows products closer to consumers and with a year round production capability. The present invention collects light for plants, delivers water and nutrients to plants, monitors and adjusts the temperature and humidity of the growing chamber, allows for harvesting of the plants, and recycles materials. The method promotes plant growth in a historic structure that may otherwise not support agriculture within a darkened old building. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198767 | SELF-WATERING SYSTEM FOR A POTTED PLANT - The invention provides a self-watering system for a potted plant comprising a liquid container and an insert with an in use position against the potted plant pointing upper part ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198768 | ENERGY RECOVERY IN SYNGAS APPLICATIONS - The disclosed embodiments include systems for using an expander. In a first embodiment, a system includes a flow path and a gasification section disposed along the flow path. The gasification section is configured to convert a feedstock into a syngas. The system also includes a scrubber disposed directly downstream of the gasification section and configured to filter the syngas. The system also includes a first expander disposed along the flow path directly downstream from the scrubber and configured to expand the syngas. The syngas comprises an untreated syngas. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198769 | CATALYST-COATED SUPPORT, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, A REACTOR EQUIPPED THEREWITH, AND USE THEREOF - A catalyst-coated support including a sheetlike support, a primer layer applied thereto and composed of nanoparticles composed of silicon oxide-comprising material, and at least one catalyst layer applied to the primer layer. The layers applied are notable for a particularly good adhesive bond strength and can be used particularly efficiently in heterogeneously catalyzed gas phase reactions, especially in microreactors. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198770 | WINDOW REGULATOR DEVICE - When a worm wheel rotates relative to an object pinching detection plate due to pinching of a foreign object, protruding pieces respectively formed on opposed surfaces of the worm wheel and the object pinching detection plate engage with each other. Through the engagement, the object pinching detection plate axially moves. At this time, the object pinching detection plate axially moves without rotation, and hence the object pinching detection plate is brought into contact with a movable piece of an object pinching detection switch without rotation. Therefore, wear due to rotation does not occur when the object pinching detection plate and the object pinching detection switch are brought into contact with each other. Thus, deterioration in object pinching detection accuracy due to the wear is prevented. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198771 | PACKAGING AND INSTALLATION SYSTEM FOR DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS AND OTHER SLIDING CLOSURES - An improved packaging clip, packaging system, and method are disclosed for securing windows and doors and holding them square during shipment and installation. In one embodiment for a window unit, a packaging clip comprises a projection that fits into a jamb track channel in a window frame and a base that contacts and rests against the check rail of a window sash. The packaging clip may be fastened to each jamb of the window frame by a screw. A coupling member is pulled taught between the two packaging clips and fasteners are installed to attach the clips to the jambs and to secure the end portions of the coupling member to the clips. This holds the window frame intact and square during shipment and installation and, since the coupling member does not wrap around the outsides of the window frame, it does not interfere with installation of the unit. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198772 | GARAGE DOOR AND FAUX WINDOW FA ADE ASSEMBY - A garage door and faux window façade assembly includes a door panel adapted to be mounted in a garage door opening partially defined by an overhead door structure, a triangularly-shaped clearance area defined by a first line segment substantially coplanar with a forwardly-facing surface of the door panel, and second and third line segments defined by a path of the overhead door structure relative to the door panel as the door panel moves between a closed position and an open position, wherein the second line segment is proximate the upper edge of the door panel and the third line segment is proximate the lower edge of the door panel, the clearance area is adapted to be free from abutment with the overhead door structure as the door panel moves between a closed position and an open position, and wherein the clearance area includes a forward portion area defined by the first and second line segments and a ⅜ inch line that extends perpendicularly from the first line segment and intersecting the second line segment, and a frame including at least a select one of a window aperture extending there through and a window recess formed thereon, wherein the frame extends into the forward portion area of the clearance area at at least one location along a length of the frame. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198773 | POSITIVE DRIVE FOR SLIDING GATE OPERATION - A linear gate drive assembly with a drive rail connectable to a gate panel. A linear drive portion having a toothed drive surface is coupled to a first drive surface of the drive rail and has teeth thereon with a first rolling tooth profile. A drive wheel is attached to one drive motor and engages the first drive surface to impart an axial drive force on the drive rail. Another drive wheel is attached to another drive motor and engages the second drive surface. The second drive wheel has teeth that mate with the first teeth and that define another rolling tooth profile corresponding to the first rolling tooth profile. Rotation of the second drive wheel imparts axial and normal forces via a rolling teeth interface for moving the drive rail and the gate panel. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198774 | DOOR OPENER ASSEMBLY - A door opener assembly having a rotatable arm-bar for hands-free use by individuals in high-traffic pedestrian conditions. The rotatable arm-bar has a distal knobbed end and allows users to easily position a wrist or forearm within the hook and to move laterally, as the person moves, as the door is opened and thereafter provides a slide-release of the forearm or wrist. The smooth surface and design of the arm-bar allows users to disengage from contact without risk of injury occurring such as from the unexpected opening of the door from the opposite direction. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198775 | VEHICLE DOOR FRAME STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING VEHICLE DOOR FRAME - A door frame, a frame body which includes a glass opposing portion, a design portion positioned on one side of the glass opposing portion on the vehicle exterior side, a tubular portion positioned on the other side of the glass opposing portion on the vehicle interior side, and a glass guide portion having a concave cross section surrounding the edge of the door glass, is structured as a single member which is continuous from an upper sash portion to a side sash portion by having a uniform cross section from the upper to side sash portions, and by a bending process performed on the corner portion. The width of the design portion of the frame varies at least one area along the length thereof and the design portion of the frame body is covered with an exterior member. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198776 | Releasable Arm Assembly for a Swing Gate - A gate arm for a swing gate incorporates a release mechanism that releases the gate arm and therefore allows the gate to swing freely about its hinges when inwardly-directed pressure applied to the gate exceeds a threshold level. The gate arm also includes a spring-loaded pivot joint that applies pressure to the gate when the gate is operating normally and is in the closed position, and further works cooperatively with the release mechanism to prevent damage to the operator and gate arm when the gate is forced open. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198777 | SOUND SHELL - A performance shell ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198778 | SELF-CLEANING FLOORING SYSTEM - A self-cleaning flooring system is provided that includes at least one module. The module comprises a drain pan, a plurality of discharge ports, and at least one side wall. The drain pan may have a ramp and a drain outlet. The ramp may slope downward towards the drain outlet. The discharge ports may be disposed about a periphery of the drain pan and may be directed towards the drain outlet to direct flushing fluid towards the drain outlet. The side wall may circumscribe a portion of the periphery of the drain pan and include a hollow passage and at least one fluid inlet. The fluid inlet may be in fluid communication with the hollow passage for delivering flushing fluid to the discharge ports. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198779 | SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING STRUCTURE - Provided is a solar panel mounting structure excellent in cleaning workability and maintenance easiness after construction. A solar panel mounting structure | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198780 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING A SOLAR MODULE TO A SUBSTRATE USING AN ADHESIVE - A method of attaching a solar module to a substrate includes first applying an adhesive to the substrate. The adhesive is preferably a liquid or hot melt adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive tape. Once the adhesive has been applied to the substrate, the solar module is placed in contact with the adhesive. Where the solar module is a flexible solar module, the solar module is preferably rolled onto the adhesive. Where the solar module is a rigid unit, the solar module is preferably first positioned above the adhesive and then pressed down into contact with the adhesive. The solar module is securely attached to the substrate upon curing of the adhesive. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198781 | Log Wall Connector System - A building structure comprises a post having a vertically extending longitudinal face. A plurality of horizontal logs extends from said longitudinal face and has an end face in abutment with said longitudinal face. The post having an undercut channel in said longitudinal face and extends along said post. At least one of said end faces has a recess aligned with said undercut channel, and a spline assembly extends between said post and said log to secure said log to said post. The spline assembly includes a key located in and extends between said channel and said recess and an insert in one of said undercut channel and said recess. The insert co operates with said key to facilitate relative sliding movement therebetween. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198782 | GRAIN BIN SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME - A support structure for conditioning systems, such as blowers and/or heaters, that are used with grain bins and a method for installing same. To aid in aligning the conditioning system and grain bin, one embodiment uses beams that are partially embedded in the grain bin's concrete foundation and extend from the foundation. By linking the grain bin's foundation with the support structure that carries the conditioning system, the grain bin and support structure are aligned with respect to each other. Any movement of the grain bin's foundation will cause concomitant movement of the support base to prevent misalignment between the grain bin and conditioning system as time goes on. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198783 | SYSTEMS OF MODULAR READY TO ASSEMBLE STRUCTURES AND RELEVANT FINISHED BUILDINGS - A system suitable for making buildings, comprising: modular, easily to assemble components which are in the form of polylateral frames and which consist of at least three sub-components, each formed by standard elements having means for reciprocal coupling. Said standard elements having a core made of co-polymeric material and being coated by a common skin-like layer made basically of carbon, glass-fiber compositions. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198784 | MOISTURE IMPERMEABLE FIRE-BARRIERS - An example of a pre-assembled, moisture, water, and gas impermeable fire-barrier system for use in expansion-joint spaces includes a fire-barrier having a layer of outermost protective cloth layer overlain by an insulation blanket overlain by stainless steel foil, overlain by a second insulation blanket, overlain by a limited layer of intumescent material, overlain by impermeable silicon coated cloth to completely or partially surround all of the other layers of the barrier. If desired, a first attachment apparatus for attaching a first long edge of the fire-barrier to a building unit and a second attachment apparatus for attaching the opposing second long edge to an opposing spaced building unit may be fixedly attached to the barrier. The barrier system may be fitted with a drain aperture and a drainage hose emanating from the aperture, the hose protected from the heat of a fire. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198785 | MODULAR PLATFORM AND INTERCONNECTABILITY - The disclosure provides methods systems and apparatuses for modular platforms. In one embodiment at least two congruous modules are provided wherein each of the modules have at least one plank. Further, there is a plurality of routed grooves having routed holes for receiving one or more fasteners to adjoin the modular platforms. Notably, the individual modules may be prefabricated templates available for in-stock selection or custom-ordered. The length and shape of the interconnected modules amount to innumerable permutations. To facilitate horizontal stability, fasteners adjoining adjacent modules are used, but added vertical stability may be achieved through routed pockets and complimentary grooves. For further stability, something desirable possibly for unleveled ground or assured smooth pathways, supporting substrate(s) beneath the modular platforms and additional attachment means may be utilized at every possible junction. As a finishing touch, a platform edging about the perimeter of the desired modular platform is suggested. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198786 | DOOR CORNER ASSEMBLY - A door corner assembly having a tubular vertical stile having a first face defining a first aperture; a tubular corner block having a bottom surface, two side surfaces and a beveled nose defining at least one nose aperture along a longitudinal center line of the nose, wherein the nose aperture is in alignment with a second aperture defined by the bottom surface; the corner block further defining first and second screw splines; wherein the corner block is secured to the stile with a first fastener extending through the first and second apertures; and a tubular rail member, wherein the tubular rail member receives the corner block inside an open end of the tubular rail member and wherein the corner block is secured within the tubular rail member by a second fastener extending through an opening in the rail member and engaged with one of the first and second screw splines. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198787 | Pre-pave Waterproof Construction Method - A pre-applied waterproof construction method contains steps of: A. paving a plurality of lining fabric materials and connecting the lining fabric materials on a number of predetermined base structures; B. spraying waterproof coating materials on a surface of each lining fabric material to form a seamless waterproof coating material; C. applying a layer of adhesion promoter on a surface of the waterproof coating after spraying the waterproof coating to reinforce an adhesion of a concrete connecting with the waterproof coating materials, such that a gap is not formed between the concrete and the waterproof coating materials to obtain a waterproof effect. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198788 | Method for Installing Wall Panels to the Exterior Wall of a Building - A method for installing wall panels to a wall of a building is provided. The method applies the rainscreen principle. Interlocking components are used to attach aluminum or other wall panels to an exterior wall. In one aspect, the method includes operatively connecting a plurality of attachment clips to a wall surface of the exterior building wall. The method also includes providing a first panel perimeter strip and a second panel perimeter strip. The first panel perimeter strip is fastened to a first wall panel along a first side surface of the first wall panel, while the second panel perimeter strip is fastened to a second wall panel along a first side surface of the second wall panel. The method then includes sliding the first panel perimeter strip onto a first wing member of an attachment clip, thereby connecting the first wall panel to the wall, and sliding the second panel perimeter strip onto a second opposing wing member of the attachment clip, thereby connecting the second wall panel to the wall. In this way, the first side surfaces of the first and second wall panels are adjacent. The attachment clips and the panel perimeter strips represent a wall panel attachment system that is held together non-adhesively. Of significance, the system is configured to allow wall panels to be secured to a wall in any sequence or direction. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198789 | TILE SPACER - In an embodiment, a tile spacer for providing spacing between adjacent tiles during installation on an installation surface includes a body portion defining a substantially planar surface, a flange portion extending outward from the body portion along the planar surface and at least one arm member extending from the flange portion substantially perpendicular to the planar surface and configured for insertion between adjacent tiles. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198790 | FOOD WASTE PACKAGING APPARATUS FOR AN AUTOMATIC WASTE COLLECTION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a food waste packaging apparatus for an automatic waste collection system, and more particularly, to a food waste packaging apparatus for an automatic waste collection system which automatically performs, when food waste is injected into a food waste inlet port, the processes of putting the food waste into a packaging bag, sealing the packaging bag, and discharging the packaging bag. The food waste packaging apparatus for an automatic waste collection system according to the present invention comprises: | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198791 | METHOD FOR GAS FILLING OF A HANDLE PORTION OF A CONTAINER - A method for gas filling a handle portion of a container of a collapsible type. The handle portion being defined by two opposite side walls of the container and communicating, via a duct defined by the side walls, with an opening formed in one of the side walls. The method including the steps of supplying, at a gas filling station, a gas to the handle portion via the opening and the duct, blocking the duct by means of a squeezing action to retain the gas supplied to the handle portion, transporting the container to a sealing station while maintaining the squeezing action and, at the sealing station, sealing the duct while maintaining the squeezing action, so as to permanently enclose the gas in the handle portion. The disclosure further concerns a container of a collapsible type. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198792 | PROCESS FOR GOOD PACKAGING, NAMELY FOOD STUFFS, PACKAGINGS AND KITS FOR THEIR REALIZATION - A process for carrying out a packaging for food stuffs, such as hazelnuts, dried fruits, or powdered milk, packaged in bulk, comprises the steps of: —provision of a big bag container ( | 2012-08-09 |
