33rd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110197428 | OPTICAL MASK FOR ALL-OPTICAL EXTENDED DEPTH-OF-FIELD FOR IMAGING SYSTEMS UNDER INCOHERENT ILLUMINATION - A method of optical element manufacturing, the method may include selecting a range of a misfocus parameter ψ; and designing the optical element to comprise multiple regions, wherein the optical transfer function (OTF) of the optical element allows, for the range of the misfocus parameter ψ, transmission of images with a contrast of at least 10% for all normalized spatial frequencies up to 50% of a theoretical maximum that is attainable with a full aperture in an in-focus condition. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197429 | Method of Magnetically Driven Simultaneous Assembly - Magnetically Driven Simultaneous Assembly is a method for the integration of devices onto substrates. It is a non-statistical, fully controllable and deterministic, simultaneous method of assembly with error checking and handling that is capable of scalable, versatile, and high-yield integration. The method employs a combination of magnetic and gravitational forces (as well as a bonding agent) to assemble devices onto substrates. Devices, coated with a layer of a soft magnetic material, are moved from an initial to a final location by the action of an array of electromagnets above a template. Various devices of arbitrary geometries, with different physical properties and functionalities, are positioned simultaneously above specific desired locations and dropped onto a template under the action of gravity by locally weakening the applied magnetic field. Desired locations on the template correspond to sites on a substrate that contain recesses matching the specifics of the devices. When all desired devices are placed on top of the template, a substrate is brought into contact with that template and devices are transferred from the template to the substrate (for example, by pressing or by rolling). Devices are physically secured onto a substrate by a bonding agent (such as a layer of an adhesive or a hard magnetic material) applied inside of the recesses. Sensors monitor the accuracy of the placement of devices on a template and provide continuous, real-time feedback to an external control unit that automates the process of assembly. If devices are not situated properly on a template, then a specified technique is employed to correct such errors before the final process transfers the devices onto a substrate, thus assuring an accurate, 100% yield. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197430 | SPRING ACTUATED CLAMPING MECHANISM - A spring actuated clamping mechanism has a backer plate with an upper surface and a lower surface. A set of apertures is formed along the periphery of the backer plate. The upper surface of the backer plate has at least one backer plate recess, and preferably four recesses, formed therein. A threaded aperture is also formed in the backer plate. A compression plate is also provided. A second set of apertures is formed along the periphery of the compression plate. The lower surface of the compression plate has at least one compression plate recess, and at least one compression plate aperture. At least one compression spring is disposed between the backer plate and the compression plate. A screw tension release mechanism is screwed into the backer plate threaded aperture and inserted through the compression plate aperture. When the release mechanism is loosened, backer plate is forced downwardly, applying a uniform force to all electrical contacts on the printed circuit board or card to which the clamping mechanism is attached. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197431 | Manufacturing Methods for a Triple Layer Winding Pattern - A method of manufacturing a triple-winding layer arrangement for a three-phase, four pole motor is provided. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197432 | Method for forming polarization reversal - A method for forming a ferroelectric spontaneous polarization reversal in a desired region of a ferroelectric substrate includes the steps of forming, for the desired region of the surface of the ferroelectric substrate, an electrode pattern or a mask pattern composed of aggregates of micropatterns, and then applying a given voltage into the desired region. The configuration of the micropatterns can be a stripe-shaped pattern, an ellipse-shaped pattern, a hexagon-shaped pattern, a network pattern, or a double cross shaped pattern. The method can further include the steps of generating many nucleuses by using the electrode pattern or the mask pattern composed of the aggregates of micropatterns, forming another electrode pattern or another mask pattern corresponding to the desired region, and then applying a given voltage into the desired region to generate a ferroelectric spontaneous polarization reversal around the nucleuses. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197433 | HIGHLY COUPLED INDUCTOR - A highly coupled inductor includes a first ferromagnetic plate, a second ferromagnetic plate, a film adhesive between the first ferromagnetic plate and the second ferromagnetic plate, a first conductor between the first plate and the second plate, and a second conductor between the first plate and the second plate. A conducting electromagnetic shield may be positioned proximate the first conductor for enhancing coupling and reducing leakage flux. A method of manufacturing a highly coupled inductor component includes providing a first ferromagnetic plate and a second ferromagnetic plate, placing conductors between the first ferromagnetic plate and the second ferromagnetic plate, and connecting the first ferromagnetic plate and the second ferromagnetic plate using a film adhesive. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197434 | CATHODES AND CATHODE MIXTURES INCLUDING OZONATED MANGANESE DIOXIDE - Ozonated manganese dioxide is prepared by an ozonation process and utilized as a cathode active material. An ozone containing gas stream contacts manganese dioxide and produces ozonated manganese dioxide with high efficiency. After preparation, ozonated manganese dioxide is stored for a limited time at a low temperature and incorporated into a cathode active material for alkaline batteries. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197435 | STACK-TYPE LITHIUM-ION POLYMER BATTERY - The present invention provides a stack-type lithium-ion polymer battery wherein: the battery capacity is not being degraded; the generation of the wrinkles and fracture of the separator is being suppressed; the battery has gas releasing paths; the displacement of an electrode stack hardly occurs; and the workability at the time of placing the electrode stack in a package body is improved by fixing the electrode stack. A stack-type lithium-ion polymer battery of the present invention comprises: a cathode | 2011-08-18 |
20110197436 | Core removal with mattresses of cellular material - The invention relates to device ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110197437 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING SYSTEM - It is an object to provide an electronic component mounting system capable of concurrently, efficiently subjecting a plurality of substrates to component mounting operation and accomplishing both high productivity and a capability of addressing production of multiple products. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197438 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes preparing a flexible printed wiring board having a first connection pad formed on a front surface, a second connection pad formed on a back surface, and a coating film covering regions of the flexible printed wiring board where the first and second connection pads are formed, and a semiconductor package having a third connection pad formed on a hack surface; mounting the semiconductor package on the front surface of the flexible printed wiring board so that the third connection pad is connected to the first connection pad; and folding the flexible printed wiring board so that the second connection pad is located above the front surface of the semiconductor package to face in the same direction as a front surface of the semiconductor package. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197439 | CONNECTOR REMOVING JIG AND CONNECTOR REMOVING METHOD USING THE SAME - The removing jig includes a frame member and an arm member. The arm member includes a pair of side plates each provided with an axial hole. The arm member further includes an engagement portion that engages with the lever portion at its tip. The frame member includes a contact portion that contacts with a back surface of the connector body, a pair of side frame plates each provided with a guide groove formed with respect to the axial hole, and a first window portion from which the engagement portion protrudes. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197440 | MODULAR, ZONE-SPECIFIC MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEAD DESIGN - A medical electrical lead configured to be coupled to a pulse generator in a cardiac rhythm management system. The lead comprises a proximal terminal connector configured for coupling the lead to the pulse generator, and a plurality of longitudinally arranged lead segments each configured to exhibit one or more predetermined physical characteristics based on the implantation location for the respective segment. The lead segments may be pre-fabricated as separate modules optimized for the operating environment and/or delivery requirements of the respective segments. The pre-fabricated modules are longitudinally arranged and joined to form the lead. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197441 | SPEED AND POSITION SENSING DEVICE FOR EMD TWO-CYCLE DIESEL ENGINES - A device is disclosed for sensing the speed of an EMD 567/645/710 two-cycle diesel engine having a crankcase, electronic fuel injectors and an electronic control system for controlling the electronic fuel injectors. The device includes a spline shaft sized for insertion into the crankcase of the engine so that the spline shaft rotates with the engine, a gear operably secured to the spline shaft to rotate with the spline shaft and sized to rotate with the engine in a 1:1 ratio, and at least one electronic sensor located adjacent the gear to sense rotation of the gear. The at least one electronic sensor is connectable to the electronic control system to provide electronic signals to the electronic control system for determining when to inject fuel with the electronic fuel injectors. Also disclosed is a method for retrofitting the engine and a kit for retrofitting the engine. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197442 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPONENT POSITIONING DURING ASSEMBLY OF SCROLL-TYPE FLUID MACHINE - A positioning system used in assembling a scroll- type fluid machine exerts a horizontal thrust on a stationary scroll in a direction opposite to a direction in which an eccentric shaft end portion formed at one end of a rotary shaft is oriented while turning the rotary shaft, and determines an orbital path of the stationary scroll by measuring horizontal displacements thereof. While exerting the horizontal thrust, the positioning system incrementally presses the stationary scroll against a guide frame until a stable orbital path of the stationary scroll is obtained. When the orbital path is judged to be stable, the positioning system determines a fixing point on which the stationary scroll should be fixedly centered with respect to the guide frame, so that a scroll wrap of the stationary scroll and a scroll wrap of an orbiting scroll are correctly intermeshed, forming a series of pockets therebetween. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197443 | INKJET PRINTHEAD PRODUCTION METHOD - A method of producing an ink jet printhead includes steps of forming a substrate having defined therein a nozzle chamber for receiving and storing a fluid, the chamber fed at one side by an inlet passage; forming a nozzle plate in-situ on the substrate to define a nozzle opening on an opposite side of the nozzle chamber to the inlet passage; forming first and second heater elements suspended between the nozzle opening and the inlet passage, the heater elements each having two opposite planar sides and each positioned to be in direct thermal contact with the fluid stored in the nozzle chamber at both opposed planar sides; connecting the first heater element to a first drive circuit; and connecting the second heater element to a second drive circuit separate from the first drive circuit. The first heater element is formed on a different layer to the second heater element, and the first heater element is formed with a surface area larger than that the second heater element. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197444 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OIL COOLER FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A method of manufacturing an oil cooler for an automatic transmission includes: forming an inner pipe and an outer pipe, welding the plate and cutting the pipe; forming a boss using a cold forged rod; forming a brazing washer; forming a flow hole in both ends of the outer pipe and pass oil through the flow hole; compressing and fixing the brazing washer and the boss; forming a heat radiation fin; assembling the outer pipe in which the boss is fixed, the heat radiation fin plated with copper, and the inner pipe; sequentially expanding the inner pipe at its both ends in the radial direction; closely contacting the heat radiation fin with the inner pipe and the outer pipe; mounting brazing rings in the both expanded ends of the inner pipe and mounting a workpiece of the oil cooler in a brazing jig. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197445 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SECURING A CRYSTAL WITH A COUNTER STRIP - Method of securing a watch bezel | 2011-08-18 |
20110197446 | RAZOR HAVING SEPARATE BLADE GROUPS FOR SHAVING AND TRIMMING/SCULPTING - A razor system is provided for shaving facial and body hair, the razor system having a handle and a razor cartridge. The razor cartridge has a primary group of blades and a second group of blades, such that the primary group of blades makes a first common plane and the second group of blades makes a second working plane. The first common plane and the second working plane are directionally-opposed. The present invention further relates to a method of shaving with the razor system. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197447 | HAIR REMOVAL DEVICE COMPRISING MOISTURIZING COMPOSITIONS - A hair removal device is provided comprising a solid moisturizing composition, the solid moisturizing composition comprising:
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20110197448 | HAIR REMOVAL DEVICE COMPRISING ERODABLE MOISTURIZER - A hair removal device is provided comprising an erodable, solid moisturizing composition, the erodable, solid moisturizing composition comprising:
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20110197449 | HAIR REMOVAL DEVICE COMPRISING AN ERODABLE COMPOSITION - A hair removal device is provided, comprising an erodable, solid moisturizing composition, the erodable, solid moisturizing composition comprising:
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20110197450 | SHAVING RAZOR ADAPTER ATTACHING A SHAVING RAZOR CARTRIDGE TO A SHAVING RAZOR HANDLE - A shaving razor adapter used to attach a disposable shaving razor cartridge of a first shaving razor configuration to a shaving razor handle of a second shaving razor configuration. The shaving razor adapter comprises a first attachment portion which resembles the connecting end of the shaving razor handle of the first shaving razor configuration. The first attachment portion attaches the adapter to the shaving razor cartridge of the first shaving razor configuration. The second attachment portion of the adapter resembles the connecting member of a shaving razor cartridge of a second shaving razor configuration that interfaces with the connecting end of the handle of the second shaving razor configuration. The second attachment portion of the adapter releasably attaches the adapter to the connecting end of the shaving razor handle of the second shaving razor configuration. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197451 | CUTTER FOR PRESS TOOL - A cutting tool is disclosed which can be used in conjunction with a press tool, and in particular, a hydraulically operated hand held press tool. The cutting tool is selectively engaged with the press tool such that upon operation of the press tool, a cutting blade is pivoted past a wire or cable supporting cradle region to thereby cut or otherwise sever the wire or cable. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197452 | KITCHENWARE APPLIANCE AND/OR FOOD PREPARATION APPARATUS - A manually operated kitchenware apparatus which has a suction operated mounting foot that can be operated by twisting or rotating a body of the apparatus. The apparatus can also have a removable cutter blade and a handle that receives a plurality of interchangeable grating blades. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197453 | Infant feeding device and method - A feeding device including a compressible handle connected to a tube for aspirating and dispensing food to infants. A spoon like bowl at an end of the device opposite the handle and wherein at least a portion of the tube is beneath the bowl and the tube is in a portion supporting the bowl and includes a tube opening for dispensing food beneath the bowl. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197454 | Cutter - A cutter includes a blade, a handle and a cassette. The handle includes a clipping unit including a space defined therein, at least one slot in communication with the space, and cutouts defined in an edge of the slot. The cassette includes a holder, a gate, a button and a key. The holder receives the blade except a tip. The holder is movably located in the space of the clipping unit. The gate is movably supported on the holder and used to keep the blade on the holder. The button is connected to the holder. The key is connected to the button and movable in and along the slot. The holder is retained in position relative to the clipping unit when the key is inserted in a selected one of the cutouts. The holder is movable relative to the clipping unit when the key is removed from the cutouts by pushing the button. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197455 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE DIRTINESS OF AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN CUTTING TOOLS , AND HAIR CUTTING DEVICE - The invention pertains to a method for determining the dirtiness of a cutting tool and to a hair cutting device with an apparatus for determining the dirtiness of the cutting tool thereof. The method is intended for cutting tools that carry out a back and forth motion and are driven by an oscillating electric motor or linear motor. In order to determine the dirtiness in accordance with said method, a parameter is evaluated that is correlated with the respective state of motion of the cutting tool and used for controlling the oscillating electric motor or linear motor. Parameter changes are continuously measured and cause a dirtiness counter to count up if the parameter value exceeds at least one threshold value. The fact that the count of the dirtiness counter has reached or exceeds a reference value is then conventionally indicated. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197456 | Handheld Cutter for Vinyl Floor Coverings - A hand held cutting tool for cutting vinyl flooring material. The cutting tool has a tool body with a bottom surface configured to slide across the vinyl flooring material as it is being cut. The tool body holds a hook blade above the floor level, and angling slightly outward toward the wall, roughly pointing towards the intersection between the floor and the wall. The tool body is beveled underneath the hook blade to provide a space for the vinyl to curve up against the wall. The vinyl is placed on the floor, curving up against the wall with the cutting tool body pressing the excess vinyl against the wall as the hook blade slices through the vinyl. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197457 | BAND SAW BLADE REMOVAL MECHANISM - A blade removal mechanism is moveable between a first position and a second position for engaging a band saw blade. The blade removal mechanism includes a first member for positioning adjacent a blade-receiving space of the band saw, the first member engageable with the band saw blade when the blade removal mechanism is in the second position. The mechanism also includes an actuator coupled to the first member for transmitting movement to the first member and a biasing member for biasing the actuator and the first member to the first position and away from the band saw blade. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197458 | Power Tool with an Indicator - A power tool is provided with an indicator with a light source for generating a marking. A holding device is secured on the power tool by positive fit. The indicator is releasably secured on the holding device, wherein the holding device is secured to a grip pipe. The holding device has a geometry that is matched to the geometry of the grip pipe such that the holding device is securable in only one position on the grip pipe. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197459 | SHAVING AIDS - A shaving aid includes a substrate and a lubricating layer. Particles in the lubricating layer may be PEO, engineered particles, encapsulated liquid and/or particles, minerals, or other conventional particles or substances. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197460 | SIX-DIRECTION INDICATOR - A six-direction indicator is provided in an XYZ rectangular coordinate system and includes a shaft on an X axis, a rotation member rotatable around an axis inclined with respect to a rotation axis, guide pins provided upright on the rotation member, and a guide member provided around the X-axis to surround the rotation member. The guide member has a zigzag slit track bent alternately in a mountain-like shape and a valley-like shape in the X direction at intervals of 60° around the X-axis. The guide pins are inserted in the slit track and move around on the slit track by rotation of the shaft. The device indicates one of the positive and negative directions on the U, V, and W axes crossing one another at intervals of 60° around the X-axis. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197461 | Railway Car Coupler Head Contour Gauge and Method - A railway car coupler head contour gauge includes a cylindrical portion configured to be rotatably coupled to a coupler head. The railway car coupler head contour gauge also includes a pulling lug gauging portion, and a contoured gauging surface that is configured to align with a contour face of a top pulling lug of the coupler head during gauging. The coupler head contour gauge may also include a convex portion configured to align with a buffing shoulder of the coupler head. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197462 | Washer/Dryer - The present invention relates to a washer/dryer ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110197463 | STEPPING-FREE ELECTRIC DEHYDRATION BARREL - A stepping-free electric dehydration barrel includes a barrel unit, a dehydration unit, a motor, a control unit, a rechargeable battery and a recharging connection port. The dehydration unit includes a dehydration basket and a spindle which supports the dehydration basket. The spindle is installed on an elastic lifting unit below which is a starting switch being electrically connected to the control unit. After a user has put a mop into the dehydration basket, he or she only needs to exert a little force to descend the dehydration basket to turn on the starting switch, and then the control unit can drive the motor spinning in a predefined time, thereby achieving an object of easily and rapidly dehydrating. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197464 | VENTILATED PORTABLE CONTAINER FOR SPORTS EQUIPMENT - A ventilated portable container is a carrying case or sports equipment bag for storing, carrying and drying sports equipment. The portable container includes a ventilator for drawing fresh air into the container and for encouraging stale air out of the container through at least one filtered air outlet. The portable container includes an exterior pocket having at least one air inlet and at least one air vent. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197465 | METHODS FOR WATER REMOVAL - A water removal composition and methods for using the same to remove excess water from a surface. The composition comprises a silicone polymer, quaternary ammonium emulsifier, co-emulsifier and an HLB stabilizing agent that modifies a treated surface to form a continuous hydrophobic layer enhancing water removal from the surface. The novel water removal compositions and methods for using the same result in a significant reduction of energy expenditure to remove excess water through air blowers and/or mechanical removal. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197466 | HAIR DRYER - A hair dryer apparatus and method for use in hair care. The apparatus preferably includes a therapeutic housing having at least one near infrared emitting diode, a nozzle, and a housing. Further, disposed within the apparatus may be a circuit board, which is in electronic communication with at least three control buttons, a microprocessor, a liquid crystal display, and a voltage regulator. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197467 | Distributor plate for fluidized bed equipment - The invention refers to a distributor plate ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110197468 | Shoe sole with reinforcing structure - This invention relates to a shoe sole that solves the problems on weight saving in shoes, prevention of distortion, improvement in the fitting property and prevention of upthrust simultaneously. The reinforcing member | 2011-08-18 |
20110197469 | SHOE SOLE SUITABLE FOR SUPPRESSING PRONATION - Three or more holes are formed in a lower portion of a first area D | 2011-08-18 |
20110197470 | AIR CUSHIONING OUTSOLE WINDOW - A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided and includes an insole and an outsole. The outsole includes a ground-contacting surface and an inner surface formed on an opposite side of the outsole from the ground-contacting surface. The outsole further includes a first elongated aperture extending through the outsole and between the ground-contacting surface and the inner surface. A midsole is disposed between the insole and the outsole and includes a second elongated aperture at least partially aligned with the first elongated aperture. A window is disposed between the midsole and the outsole and extends over the first elongated aperture and the second elongated aperture. A bladder is disposed between the insole and the midsole and is visible through the window. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197471 | FOOTWEAR TENSIONING SYSTEM - A footwear includes an outer member, an inner lining, an instep member, and a lace. The outer member defines an outer surface of the footwear. The inner lining is positioned within the outer member. The instep member extends across an instep portion of the inner lining. The instep member can be positioned between the outer member and the inner lining or embedded within the inner lining. The lace is coupled to the instep member and to the outer member. Applying a tension force to the lace causes the instep member to apply a force against the instep portion of the inner lining, thereby applying an instep force against an instep portion of a user's foot that is positioned in the footwear. The instep force against the user's foot holds the user's foot against a bottom and rear portion of the footwear. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197472 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CROSSLINKED MOLDED FOAM AND CROSSLINKED MOLDED FOAM - A process for producing a cross-linked foamed molded article using a lower mold having a tray-shaped recessed portion and an upper mold capable of closing the tray-shaped recessed portion, the process comprising the following steps: (1) a step in which a thermoplastic resin sheet (A) comprising a blowing agent and a crosslinking agent and a thermoplastic resin sheet (B) comprising a blowing agent and a crosslinking agent and differing in resin composition from the thermoplastic resin sheet (A) are stacked in the tray-shaped recessed portion and the upper mold and the lower mold are clamped to fill the tray-shaped recessed portion with the thermoplastic resin sheet (A) and the thermoplastic resin sheet (B); (2) a step in which the molds clamped are pressed and heated; and (3) a step in which the molds are opened to obtain a foamed molded article. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197473 | SOLE ELEMENT FOR A SHOE - The invention relates to a shoe having a sole element. The sole element includes a sole area extending below a wearer's foot and a heel cup three-dimensionally encompassing a heel of the wearer's foot. The heel cup alone forms at least a portion of a sidewall of the shoe. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197474 | Lady's shoe with quick heel replacement provisions - The present invention provides the illustrative embodiments of coupling and decoupling mechanism directed to a lady's shoe with quick heel replacement of various heights so that the same shoe is useable for various needs and occasions. The various heel heights coupling and decoupling mechanical mechanisms include a drop arm and latch, a latch spring, and a push button mechanism. The construction material of the heel replacement fixture includes stainless steel, tempered aluminum alloy, or a durable polymer or a light weight composite material. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197475 | Outsole And Sports Shoe - The present invention relates to an outsole for a shoe, the outsole including a sole plate, extending from a heel part, via a midfoot part, into a forefoot part of the outsole, at least one first reinforcing rib integrated into the sole plate, and a reinforcing plate disposed above or below the at least one first reinforcing rib. The present invention also relates to a shoe, including a shoe upper including a closure region and a sole region, and at least one reinforcing element attached to the inside of the shoe upper, arranged in a midfoot part of the shoe upper, and including a plurality of flexible bands extending between the closure region and the sole region. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197476 | ARTICULATING FOOTWEAR FOR SPORTS ACTIVITY - A boot includes an upper formed of articulating panels that permit portions of the boot to move in substantial independence from one another in response to loads experienced by the boot. The boot generally comprises a sports boot that is positioned around a wearer's foot for coupling to an external appliance, such as a snowboard, wakeboard, skating appliance (such as a blade or wheels), or any other appliance. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197477 | MOTORCYCLE BOOT WITH VENTILATED STRUCTURE - A footwear article, in particular a motorcycle boot comprises an air intake ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110197478 | SELF-ADJUSTING STUDS - Articles of footwear may include self-adjusting studs that adjust to various types of conditions, environmental changes, and applied forces. The self-adjusting studs may have a first portion and a second portion of different levels of compressibilities and/or retractabilities that compress and extend based on the type of surface on which the wearer is walking or running This footwear with self-adjusting studs may easily transition between surfaces of varying hardness without causing damage to the surface, but also providing the wearer with the necessary amount of traction on each type of surface. Wearers will enjoy the benefit of being able to move on various surfaces without the need to change their footwear multiple times to accommodate the wearer's varying traction needs on different surfaces. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197479 | DEBRIS AND SNOW REMOVAL APPARATUS AND METHOD - An open mesh apparatus or net can be used for collecting and removing fallen snow, leaves, fruits, or other debris from an area of ground. The apparatus can include several panels hinged together for capturing snow or other material between the panels. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197480 | Wire frame for attaching a free swinging sign panel made from corrugated plastic, paper card stock or similar materials - An outdoor sign having a wire supporting frame for a sign panel, the sign panel being attached to the supporting frame with cable ties in a manner to allow free movement of the sign panel within the supporting frame. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197481 | Wire frame for attaching a free swinging sign panel made from paper card stock or similar materials - An outdoor sign having a wire support frame for a sign panel being attached to the supporting frame by folding over a small upper segment of the sign panel secured in place with staples or an adhesive in a manner to allow free movement of the sign panel within the supporting frame. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197482 | Sign Stand With Rolling Base - A portable sign stand with wheels or rollers, an adjustable weighted base member, and a sign display member. The base member has one or more compartments so that liquid or solid ballast can be added to stabilize the sign stand in windy conditions. The upper and lower surface members of the otherwise hollow base member are joined together at one or more locations where the sign display member is connected to the base member. The base member can be made by blow molding techniques. One or more wheels are provided on the base member in order to allow the sign stand to be rolled and easily moved to different positions. One or more resilient members can be used to connect the sign display member to the base member. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197483 | TWO-PIECE WRISTBAND WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BAND ELEMENT FOR USER SELECTABLE SIZING - A wearable band with an adjustable size or length. The assembly includes a base band element with a body extending from a first end to a second end containing an RFID module. The assembly includes a sizing band element for sizing the assembly to a particular wrist size. The band assembly includes an interlocking fastener that slidably couples the base band element to the sizing band element so as to define a one-piece band with a desired length/size. The interlocking fastener includes a first portion provided on the second end of the base band element body and a second portion on an end of the sizing band element body. The fastener may be a tongue and groove mechanism, with the first portion being a tongue member extending from the base band body and with the second portion being a groove in the end of the sizing band body. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197484 | Security label - A security label includes a substrate; and a film formed on the substrate and comprising at least one anti-counterfeiting pattern each including a plurality of parallel anti-counterfeiting lines each having a plurality of anti-counterfeiting units. It is easy for consumers to identify the genuine products by viewing the security label placed on the product in a predetermined angle range. The film may be formed on the substrate which may be made of one of a wide variety of materials. No ink, dye, and organic solution are employed in the manufacturing process. The manufacturing cost is decreased greatly. More than one anti-counterfeiting pattern may be formed on the substrate without causing interference. Hence, its anti-counterfeiting effects are excellent. Counterfeiting of the security label is very difficult. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197485 | Denise's candle photo frames - The present invention provides a picture frame mounted onto a base with at least one candle holder, which illuminate the image contained within as well as provides a festive alternative to traditional frames. The present invention provides consumers a unique and striking means of showcasing favorite photos. Denise's Candle Photo Frames is produced from a variety of materials. One embodiment is composed of heavy duty plastic with other embodiments fabricated from ceramic, glass, resin and metal, each embodiment is made with a multitude of color options, designs and finishes. Denise's Candle Photo Frames are manufactured in an array of sizes for use with two inch by two inch wallet size photographs, three inch by three inch Polaroid's, three inch by five inch and five by seven inch snapshots; as well as eight inch by ten inch and eleven inch by fourteen inch prints. As with standard picture frames, Denise's Candle Photo Frames feature glass picture plates, and are integrated with hinged picture stands and hanging hardware. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197486 | SIMPLE LEAF-TYPE FOLDING FRAME - A simple leaf-type folding frame is bent into a fully U-shaped lamella. A slot is formed between the front-side lamella and rear-side lamella, where a lamella, such as a perpetual calendar card, a photo, a product label or the like, may be inserted for combination. Especially, the rear-side lamella is cut to form at least one pair of inner and outer cut grooves that are symmetrical to each other. The inner cut groove is formed in the coverage of outer cut groove. Thus, the inner cut groove may be used to pull half a cut joint flake so that the joint flake may be turned and folded in a reverse direction to sustain a sidewall of the rear-side lamella, thereby a 3D folding frame being formed. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197487 | DEVICE TO ATTACH A SOUND SUPPRESSOR TO A FIREARM - A device to attach a sound suppressor to a firearm includes a muzzle brake that attaches to a muzzle of the firearm; a suppressor attachment that attaches to an interior surface of a suppressor tube of the sound suppressor; a suppressor lock that comprises: an extending part on an end of the muzzle brake, having a first attachment point near the muzzle for both sealing and locking, and a second, distal attachment point for locking; a corresponding ending part on the suppressor attachment, having a third attachment point for both sealing and locking, and a fourth attachment point for locking; and a threaded, rotating ring within the suppressor attachment. The suppressor tube is driven toward the firearm, and the attachment points wedges and lock together, thereby providing both a gas seal and a two locks. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197488 | COMPACT FOLDABLE HANDGUN - A handgun having a frame with a barrel. The barrel has a muzzle end and a breech end. A handgrip is attached to the frame to be pivotable relative to the frame and movable along the length of the frame. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197489 | Elevation Wrench - Tools commonly available for this purpose have taken the form of a flat blade with a central notch, or a tube with a slot through the tip. These types of tools do not offer sufficient engagement and do not transmit torque efficiently. Their exposed tabs are vulnerable and often break. At the tip of the Arsenal wrench is a socket designed to fit the front sight post. The wall thickness is maximized and the inside corners are filleted for stress relief. The AK elevation wrench is designed to fit the front sight post of weapons of the Kalashnikov design. It can adjust elevation zero by turning clockwise to raise the bullets point of impact and counterclockwise to lower the point of impact. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197490 | Sighting telescope mounting system - A sighting telescope mounting system for a firearm. The firearm and/or the telescope in the desired position are aligned in an axial direction, with a pivot foot attached to the telescope and with a pivot holding device affixed to the firearm. The pivot foot and pivot holding device jointly form a pivot joint, which enables a pivot of the sighting telescope by a pivot angle around a pivot range, on a plane which is formed by the telescope and the axial direction of the firearm. A connection surface is arranged on the pivot holding device and a clamping surface is arranged on the pivot foot and forms a contact area with the connection surface so that the pivot foot is axially affixed. In the desired position, the contact area is arranged at a distance from an edge of the connection surface in a radial alignment and/or towards the telescope. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197491 | FIREARM ACCESSORY RAIL WITH INTEGRAL SIGHT ELEMENTS - A firearm accessory mounting rail with an integrated back up sight system including an elongated Picatinny rail having longitudinally spaced apart first and second end regions and a transverse profile. A first sight element has a visual marker substantially centrally positioned. A second sight element has laterally spaced apart visual markers. A substantially centered longitudinal channel extends along the upper surface of the rail between the first and second sight elements. The firearm may be sighted by visually aligning the marker of the first sight element between the markers of the second sight element, the visual alignment being at least partially through the longitudinal channel. The sight elements may be defined completely within the transverse profile of the rail so as not to interfere with the normal attachment of any accessories to the rail and may be adjustable for windage and/or elevation. The visual markers may be illuminated by light gathering fiber optic or tritium elements. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197492 | Fish Attracting and Trolling Lure - A lightweight and maneuverable fish attracting and trolling lure designed for use in trolling or by a stationary caster. The device comprises a planar body surface that is allowed to freely rotate, two extending fins that provide stability and cause lateral movement, an attachment arm with a stopping surface to maneuver the device, a rear attachment pivot that oscillates and provides torque on the bait, and a variable weight positioned near the front of the device. The configuration of the two extending fins, rear attachment pivot, and rotation of the freely rotational arm provides lateral sinusoidal movement, vertical and lateral oscillation, vibration, and noise that is beneficial to attract a number of species of fish. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197493 | Multi-Functional Fishing Lure Assembly - A multi-functional fishing lure assembly to generate visual simulation and scent, the multi-functional fishing lure assembly consists essentially of a soft, flexible and elongated body portion which has two ends, one end detachably coupled with a fishing hook, the opposite end attached integrally to an elongated tail portion, a chamber that has an opening disposed in the elongated body portion and covered by a lid portion which has slits and apertures, a volume of active ingredients that contains scent material, color material, bubbles generating material and combination thereof, which can be reloaded and reused. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197494 | Wade Fishing Caddy - A wade fishing caddy may include a float body, a tackle box compartment adapted to hold a tackle box and formed in the float body, a cooler compartment adapted to hold a cooler and formed in the float body, a stringer compartment adapted to hold a stringer and formed in the float body, a rod holding device adapted to hold a fishing rod and formed in the float body and a drink holding compartment adapted to hold a drinking cup and formed in the float body. The float body may be formed from closed cell Styrofoam, and the float body may be substantially rectangular. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197495 | Fossorial Rodent Control Method and Apparatus - A fossorial rodent control apparatus is disclosed which utilizes an internal combustion engine to generate waste combustion gases. The waste combustion gases are routed by an exhaust collection conduit into a functionally coupled air intake associated with an air blower. The waste combustion gases are mixed with ambient air to form a high velocity noxious gaseous flow when discharged from the air blower. The noxious gas flow is routed by a noxious gas discharge conduit into a burrow of a fossorial rodent. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197496 | PRODUCING FUEL AND SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FROM GLYCERIDE CONTAINING BIOMASS - A method for catalytically cracking a triglyceride-containing biomass can include the steps of (i) catalytically cracking triglycerides in a biomass-catalyst mixture, at a temperature below about 300° C., to produce a first oil and a cellulosic portion and (ii) catalytically cracking cellulose in the cellulosic portion, at a temperature between about 300 and about 600° C., to produce a second oil. Another method for catalytically cracking a triglyceride-containing biomass includes catalytically cracking triglycerides in a biomass-catalyst mixture, at a temperature between about 300 and about 600° C., where the catalyst comprises an acidic or basic catalyst, to produce an oil comprising aromatics. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197497 | BROWN GREASE TREATMENT PROCESSES - Provided herein is a process for rapidly reclaiming brown grease from a source of brown grease. In particular, the process comprises simultaneously transporting and heating the source of brown grease through a heated metal pipeline, and separating the lipid component comprising brown grease from other components in the source of brown grease. Also provided is a method for preparing a biodiesel solution from a lipid mixture comprising brown grease. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197498 | BIOFUEL COMPOSITION, PROCESS OF PREPARATION AND A METHOD OF FUELING THEREOF - The present invention relates to a biofuel composition comprising normal chain alcohol(s), natural oils and diesel optionally along with fuel additive(s); a process of preparation and a method of fueling said biofuel composition. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197499 | Universal Synthetic Gasoline Fuel Conditioner Additive, Method and Product-by-Process - A process of producing a universal synthetic based gasoline fuel additive that cleans the fuel system including valves surface, lubricates the fuel pump, injectors and valves while allowing for a clean and more efficient burn. A major portion will consist of (a) Alfa-Olefins, (b) 2-propanol (c) Hydroisomerized High VI HT Base Oils, (d) Dimethyl Ketones, (e) Low Flash Mineral Spirits, (f) Low Aromatic Solvent, (g) Isomer Reformate, (h) Solvent Activated Dye. In a preferred embodiment, this universal synthetic gasoline conditioner additive for improving lubrication comprises: alpha-olefins comprising from 5 to 30 percent thereof, by weight; low odor aromatic solvents comprising from 3 to 27 percent thereof, by weight; 2-Propanol comprising of 3 to 30 percent thereof, by weight; and at least one a base oil comprising from 0.50 to 15 percent thereof, by weight; wherein: the percentages by weight are specified in relative proportion to one another. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197500 | AMMONIA SALT FUEL SYSTEM - The use of a solution of salt within ammonia as a fuel. The preferred ammonia/salt solution is an ammonium nitrate solute (NH | 2011-08-18 |
20110197501 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUEL BRIQUETTES FROM HIGH MOISTURE FINE COAL OR BLENDS OF HIGH MOISTURE FINE COAL AND BIOMASS - An apparatus and method are provided for producing fuel briquettes from high moisture fine coal. The apparatus includes a coal fine pelletizer, a pellet dryer and a fuel briquette former all provided in-line for the efficient production of fuel briquettes. The method comprises forming pellets from coal fines, drying those pellets to a desired moisture content of about 1 to about 10% and forming fuel briquettes from the dried pellets. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197502 | STACKABLE PLANT SUPPORT DEVICE - A stackable plant support device includes a square open top frame and four collapsible staked legs. The four legs each extend downwardly from a corner of the square open top frame. When the legs rest upon the ground, the square open top frame and the legs will encompass a growing plant. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197503 | LIGHT GUIDING FILM AND PLANT GROWING METHOD USING THE LIGHT GUIDING FILM - To provide a light guiding film including: a light entrance portion which allows incident light from a light source to enter; a wavelength converting portion which absorbs the incident light and converts the wavelength of the incident light to a wavelength utilizable for growth of a plant; and a light exit portion which allows the light with the converted wavelength to exit. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197504 | Living Roof and Wall Systems Using Cultivated Mineral Wool Mats to Support BLAVEs, Methods of Cultivation and InnoculantsTherefor - Soil-free living roof and wall systems comprising a living layer of Bryophytes, Lichen, And Vascular Epiphytes (BLAVE) on the surface of a thin, light-weight, flexible, fire-resistant mat of mineral wool having a density in the range of about 6-12 lbs/cu ft and thickness in the range of about ⅜″ to about ¾″. Mats are provided in modular units on the order of 2′×4′; no irrigation or growth medium is used. The mats are adhered to a roof or wall with adhesive or mastic, or may be secured with fasteners. In the preferred embodiment, modular units include flexible mineral wool mats over a base sheet of non-woven plastic fibers, on the order of from 2-4 mm thick, and a wide-mesh plastic netting over the BLAVE layer, sewn through to the base layer. Methods of mat module manufacture, innoculant mix production, installation and cultivation/propagation of BLAVE are disclosed. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197505 | INDOOR PLANT HARVESTING SYSTEM - An improved plant harvesting system of aerating pots, aerating pot supports and multi-tiered horizontal trellis plates that are spatially configured for maximum growth in a two month harvesting schedule of annual dioecious flowering herbs. This system is optimized to allow sufficient air to the plant roots, enhanced drainage of water from the potting media and to allow sufficient light to reach heavily shaded areas so as to spur on new shoot growth. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197506 | VERTICAL PLANTING MODULE - The invention includes a box, vertical and horizontal dividers, a plant-growth mat, and a mounting bar. The dividers are permanently linked to form an insert, which slides into insert grooves inside the box. Insert grooves have upper and lower rails. At the insert groove openings rail ends feature upward bends. The plant-growth mat is secured against the box inner-back by the insert which is prevented from sliding out by the upward bends of the lower rails. A support mount and a fastener on the back of the box and compatible groove surfaces on the mounting bar prevent box movement when mounted. The invention increases the rigidity of the dividers and reduces their deformability. It facilitates inserting the integrated dividers into the box with convenient insert grooves. The plant-growth mat can store water, prevent soil erosion, and provide aeration to plant roots. The mounting bar stabilizes the module for easy installation. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197507 | PLANTING MEDIA FOR ROOFTOP GARDENS - A light weight plant growth medium for use in rooftop gardens or other above-ground planting installations where minimal weight is desirable comprises a mixture of crumb rubber and an organic material suitable for plant growth. A system for providing a rooftop with a garden comprises a plurality of containers containing such a growth medium, each said container being open at the top and having a flat bottom provided with drainage holes and water retention areas to maintain the nourishment and watering of plants in the growth medium. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197508 | NETWORK LAYER WITH BIODEGRADABLE SUBSTANCE - A network layer is provided. The network layer ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110197509 | Plant Growth and Imaging Devices and Related Methods and Computer Program Products - A plant growth array device includes an aerial growth chamber configured to receive aerial shoot portions of a plurality of plants and a root growth chamber configured to receive root portions of the plurality of plants. A dividing member is between the aerial growth chamber and the root chamber and has a plurality of apertures for receiving the plurality of plants therein. The plurality of apertures are configured so that the root portions grow substantially in a common orientation. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197510 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REACTIVATE CARBON SOLIDS - A method of operating a gasification facility includes injecting a carbonaceous material into a gasification reactor. The method also includes converting at least a portion of the carbonaceous material into a solid waste byproduct that includes residual carbon. The method further includes reactivating at least a portion of the residual carbon. The method also includes injecting at least a portion of the reactivated carbon into the gasification reactor. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197511 | PROCESS FOR CONVERTING CARBON-BASED ENERGY CARRIER MATERIAL - A process is disclosed process for converting a solid or highly viscous carbon-based energy carrier material to liquid and gaseous reaction products, said process comprising the steps of: a) contacting the carbon-based energy carrier material with a particulate catalyst material b) converting the carbon-based energy carrier material at a reaction temperature between 200° C. and 450° C., preferably between 250° C. and 350° C., thereby forming reaction products in the vapor phase. In a preferred embodiment the process comprises the additional step of: c) separating the vapor phase reaction products from the particulate catalyst material within 10 seconds after said reaction products are formed. In a further preferred embodiment step c) is followed by: d) quenching the reaction products to a temperature below 200° C. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197512 | SLIDING DOOR DEVICE - A sliding door device includes a frame case that includes an opening through which an air flow passes, a slide door that is moved relative to the opening to adjust an aperture ratio of the opening, a shaft that is disposed at an upstream side of the slide door when viewed along the flowing direction of the air flow, and moves the slide door, and a windbreak member that blocks a gap between the shaft and the slide door. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197513 | Louvre control system - A shutter having a rectangular frame with side members and end members, and in which at least one of the side members is hollow, and a plurality of louvres extending from one side member to the other side member, and being rotatably mounted in the side members, and a control linkage within at least one of the side members, the control linkage having at least one control element, and each louvre having at least one control member engaging the respective control element, the control members being located spaced radially from the rotation axes of the louvres. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197514 | CONTROLLER FOR PLATFORM DOORS - A method and a system control platform doors that are disposed at a distance to each other corresponding to a train to be entered via the platform. In order to actuate platform doors in a simple manner such that the door system of a platform is highly available, the platform doors are divided into a plural number of groups, that adjacent platform doors are associated with different groups. Each group may be connected to at least two controllers via one respective transfer medium, that control signals of at least one controller are transferred to the platform doors via the transfer media, such that in case of failure of one controller, the functions of the failed controller are transferred to the at least second controller. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197515 | SLIDING WINDOW OR SLIDING GLASS DOOR - The sliding panel ( | 2011-08-18 |
20110197516 | SLIDING DOOR DEVICE - A sliding door device which a sliding door is inserted into the guide portion in one direction of the sliding direction as an insertion direction upon assembling. A rack gear includes a plurality of standard teeth arranged along the sliding door, and a thick tooth having a larger width, along the sliding door, than those of the standard teeth and being disposed in a left/right symmetrical position with respect to a center in the sliding door. A pinion gear includes a single large tooth groove engaged with the thick tooth, and a short tooth having a length shorter than those of the other teeth while abutting onto a tooth tip of the thick tooth positioned at a rear side of the insertion direction, from among the respective thick teeth. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197517 | METHOD FOR APPLYING A POWDERED-DIAMOND COATING TO THE SURFACE OF CUTTERS FOR DENTISTRY EXCLUDING SLOT SURFACES - The surface of cutters for dentistry is rendered passive to electroplating by immersion in a concentrated aqueous solution of nitric acid for a certain period of time. This is followed by painting a length including the surface marked out by the slots, the surface inside the slots and the surface at the tip, using an electrically insulating paint resistant to acids. Each cutter is then ground using a grinding wheel with rotating disk having an abrasive edge shaped like the continuous profile of the painted surface. Grinding removes the paint together with a micrometric layer of metal from the surface except for that inside the slots. The shank is ground and painted for a length adjacent to the slots. Further processes are then carried out in the following order: activation of the exposed metal surface by electrolysis of reversed polarity in a Wood bath; initial electrolytic nickel-plating in a Wood bath; application of a powdered diamond coating in a Watts bath by a second process of electrolytic nickel-plating containing powdered diamond in contact with the cutters; stabilization of the diamond coating by a third process of electrolytic nickel-plating in a Watts bath containing no powdered diamond; removal of the residual insulating paint by immersing the cutters coated with powdered diamond in a non-halogenous solvent treated with ultrasounds. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197518 | System and Method For Modular Roof Apparatus - A rooftop system having modular basins that includes a system of trusses that may form one or more receptacles suited to receive one of several different kinds of modular basins. Such a system may be deployed on a rooftop of a building having a substantially flat roof or a roof with a low slope such that the entire exposed top side of the roof may be covered by the system. Then, each receptacle may have a modular basin suited to provide some functionality to the system. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197519 | PARTITION SYSTEM - A partition system generally including an adjustable work surface support bracket assembly, which attaches to a track member of the partition system for supporting a work surface. A first vertical member of the bracket assembly includes a mounting portion adapted to be received within the track member, and a first vertical plate portion downwardly extending from the mounting portion and including a plurality of vertically spaced apertures or a pair of elongated apertures. A second member includes a horizontal portion that attaches to a work surface using suitable fasteners. In a first embodiment, the second member includes a tab which is received within any one of the vertically spaced apertures in the vertical member located beneath the track member. In a second embodiment, the second member includes a second vertical plate portion including a plurality of apertures or a pair of elongated apertures for alignment with a pair of apertures in the first vertical plate portion of the first vertical member. In this manner, a work surface may be mounted to a track member of the partition system in a vertically adjustable manner and, in the second embodiment, the second member and/or work surface may aesthetically cover the track member. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197520 | LAMINATE SYSTEM - A laminate for use in building construction adapted to be positioned between a substrate material and an exterior material to avert the passage of water between the exterior material and the substrate material. The laminate includes a rubberized waterproof membrane positioned on a ridged backer, with a peel away sheet entirely covering the membrane. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197521 | SYSTEM OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION AND ASSEMBLED STRUCTURE - A system of modular construction including a plurality of pre-manufactured components cooperatively structured for onsite assembly of a building or other structure. A plurality of modules are disposed and structured to at least partially define wall, floor and roof portions of the assembled building, wherein the plurality of modules are interconnected in an intended relation to one another by a connecting web assembly, wherein the connecting web assembly comprises a plurality of different types of component connectors and retaining channels. A water distribution assembly is incorporated within the building such that water is delivered by gravity feed to a plurality of plumbing fixtures and/or outlets and the building also includes an integrated, built-in gutter assembly associated with the plurality of down spouts for the recognized distribution and/or collection of water. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197522 | HURRICANE TIE FASTENER AND METHOD OF USE - A hurricane tie fastener and method are provided for securing a truss to a wall structural member. The fastener includes upper and lower vertical perpendicular plates with respective nail-receiving through holes formed therein. A horizontal arm extends from adjacent the bottom of the upper plate away from the lower plate. A leg extends upwardly from the arm. A truss-receiving space is formed between the upper plate and leg having a top entrance opening for receiving the bottom of the truss when the fastener is moved upwardly relative to the truss. The fastener is self-supporting on the truss to make the nailing of the fastener to the truss and wall member easier and safer. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197523 | MODULAR INTERLOCKING PRE-VEGETATED ROOF SYSTEM - A modular unit, system and method include a base layer having a plurality of reservoirs configured to prevent water flow through a lower portion, the lower portion for contacting a support surface, and having interlocking portions configured to interlock adjacent base layers when installed. A water permeable layer is disposed over the base layer. A detachable wall is mountable on the base layer to contain planting media. The water permeable layer may include a water-holding capillary fabric mat layer with entangled filaments. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197524 | ATTACHMENT OF PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES TO SUBSTRATES USING SLOTTED EXTRUSION MEMBERS - The invention describes extruded member systems to which a photovoltaic device is secured to an architectural surface. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197525 | TRIM FOR A BUILDING FRONTAGE - The invention relates to a method for trimming a building frontage. The method includes: applying an insulation onto said wall, from the wall towards the outside; applying a solar receptor after the insulation; forming a channel between the insulation and a rigid outer layer; placing a partially transparent and/or cut-out flexible strip therein; closing the channel with the outer layer having at least 90% of the surface thereof made of at least one transparent or translucent protection feature. The invention also relates to a kit for trimming a building frontage capable of being implemented by the method. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197526 | Adjustable pillar - An adjustable pillar includes a foundation structure and a hollow pillar housing. The foundation structure includes vertical rods. The upper ends of the rods are threaded. The lower end of the housing is open. The open base end forms an opening into the lower end of the cavity. The open base end and the lower end of the cavity are sized to receive therein the upper ends of the rods. A base is sized to fit substantially snugly telescopically into the open lower end of the housing. A weight bearing member is mounted inside the lower end of the hollow housing. Apertures in the member mate with the upper ends of the rods. | 2011-08-18 |
20110197527 | BUILDING ROOF SYSTEM - The invention relates to a roof structure which can be formed from a reduced number of components with respect to a conventional structure. The structure is typically pitched or sloped and comprises a series of spaced apart trusses which are spanned by roof panels which form the external face of the roof. The panels are interlinked or engaged and may in one embodiment be provided with an inner face of insulating material. In one embodiment the panels and/or other components, such as the trusses, may be formed from plastics material. | 2011-08-18 |