35th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090212487 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet processing apparatus of the invention has: a movement blocking unit for blocking a movement of a sheet which is moved to a side edge aligning unit by a moving unit, thereby allowing the moving unit to position adjustment slip move on the sheet so as to adjust a relative position with the sheet; and a block cancelling unit for allowing the movement blocking unit to cancel the block of the movement of the sheet when the moving unit slips and moves by a predetermined distance. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212488 | Sheet conveying device and image forming apparatus - A sheet conveying device includes a torque estimation unit that, based upon a first load torque generated at a time that a sheet-like member passes through a first nip between a first driving roller and a first driven roller of an upstream sheet conveying unit, estimates a second load torque generated at a time that the sheet-like member passes through a second nip between a second driving roller and a second driven roller of a downstream sheet conveying unit; and a control unit that controls the driving torque such that the second load torque is counterbalanced by applying a counterbalancing torque in synchronization with a timing of entry of the sheet-like member into the second nip. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212489 | Systems And Methods of Aligning A Media Sheet In An Image Forming Apparatus - The present application is directed to systems and methods to align a media sheet in a media path of an image forming apparatus. In one embodiment, the system may include an input area with an alignment edge to initially laterally align the media sheet. The media sheet may then move through an alignment nip which is constructed to laterally move the media sheet against a reference edge. The media sheet moves along the reference edge and become aligned prior to moving to a transport belt. The media sheet may then move through one or more transfer nips to receive one or more images. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212490 | SHEET END DETECTION DEVICE, IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SHEET END DETECTION DEVICE, AND A METHOD FOR DETECTING POSITION OF SHEET - A sheet end detection device includes a cylindrical roller rotatable around an axis; and a phase detection unit configured to detect a phase in a circumferential direction of the roller. A first piezoelectric element band is provided on the peripheral surface of the roller and extending in the circumferential direction and the axial direction, and the first piezoelectric element band is configured to detect a contact of the sheet and extending in an axial direction of the roller over an inside and an outside of a contact area to be contacted with the conveyed sheet on the peripheral surface. A position of an arbitrary point of the first piezoelectric element band in the axial direction of the roller corresponds one-to-one with the phase in the circumferential direction of the roller. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212491 | Sheet conveying device and image forming apparatus - A second rotary member is arranged opposite to a first rotary member to form a nip between them. A driving unit drives the first rotary member. A sheet-width measuring unit measures a width of a sheet to be fed into the nip. A speed compensating unit compensates a fluctuation of a rotation speed of the first rotary member occurring when the sheet is fed into the nip. The speed compensating unit adjusts a compensation target value for compensating the fluctuation of the rotation speed of the first rotary member based on the width of the sheet measured by the sheet-width measuring unit. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212492 | DEVICE FOR THE TRANSPORT OF FLAT OBJECTS - A device for transporting flat objects, such as mail items, has two transport tracks and an acceleration device arranged between the transport tracks. The acceleration device includes a clamping pair for holding the objects in a clamped manner on their opposing flat sides while the objects are moving. To be able to carefully accelerate objects of different thicknesses, it is proposed that at least one clamp of the clamping pair includes a segment unit with several segments of different configuration for clamping objects of different thicknesses. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212493 | PAPER SHEET TRANSPORT MECHANISM AND PAPER HANDLING DEVICE - The first aspect of the present invention is a paper sheet transport mechanism. This mechanism comprises a first paper sheet guide that forms a first paper sheet transport path, the first paper sheet guide having a rotating shaft; a pushing unit that pushes the first paper sheet guide in a specified direction around the rotating shaft; a projecting member that moves in conjunction with movement of the first paper sheet guide; a second paper sheet guide that forms a second paper sheet transport path such that paper sheets are transferred between the first and second paper sheet guides; and a alignment unit that moves in conjunction with a retune movement of the second paper sheet guide to be in contact with the projecting member against the pushing by the pushing unit and to align one end of the first paper sheet guide and one end of the second paper sheet guide. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212494 | Sheet conveyance device, image reader, and image forming apparatus capable of feeding sheets effectively - In a sheet conveyance device, a plurality of driving rollers opposes a plurality of driven rollers to form nip portions between the plurality of driving rollers and the plurality of driven rollers. A center portion of a driving shaft for supporting the plurality of driving rollers in an axial direction of the driving shaft is bent downstream in a sheet conveyance direction so that the plurality of driving rollers is shifted downstream in the sheet conveyance direction and tilted with respect to the sheet conveyance direction in a V-like shape about a center line in a width direction of a sheet. The plurality of driven rollers is shifted downstream in the sheet conveyance direction by an amount determined by an amount by which the plurality of driving rollers is shifted downstream in the sheet conveyance direction. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212495 | RECORDING APPARATUS - A recording apparatus includes a recording head, a transport driving roller, and a transport driven roller. The recording head discharges ink onto a transported recording medium, thereby performing recording. The transport driving roller is provided on the upstream side of the recording head in the transport direction and includes driving side roller portions and depressed portions. The driving side roller portions are rotationally driven, thereby transporting the recording medium. The diameter of the depressed portions is smaller than that of the driving side roller portions. The driving side roller portions and the depressed portions are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the recording medium in such a manner that at least one driving side roller portion alternates with at least one depressed portion. The transport driven roller is provided opposite the transport driving roller and includes driven side roller portions and presser rollers. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212496 | Feeding paper apparatus and feeding paper method thereof - A feeding paper apparatus includes a rod having a fulcrum member thereon, and two pressing unit disposed on the opposite ends of the rod. Each pressing unit has a connecting device disposed on the rod, a buffering device movably and pivotally disposed on the connecting device, and a pressing wheel rotatably disposed on the buffering device. The pressing wheels provide the same component force on the corresponding feeding paper wheel so as to improve the quality of feeding paper. Furthermore, a method for using the feeding paper apparatus is disclosed. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212497 | PAPER EJECTING DEVICE - A paper ejecting device is provided which allows a sheet jumping from a paper ejecting device to a paper receiving tray to be ejected with a desired shape by changing the corrected shape of the sheet according to the kind (size, thickness) of paper. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212498 | Board game that uses elements of card game and methods playing the same - The invention provides a novel games which permits a player to combine elements of a game of skill and chance, such as a variation of poker, with the strategy of a board game, in which movements of game pieces on the game board are based in part on the results of hands of the game of skill and chance. Games of this invention may be played using, e.g., playing cards, playing pieces, and a game board, which may be tangible or represented electronically. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212499 | STACKABLE CARDS - A stackable playing card having a non-slip coating applied to at least one of the peripheral edges of the playing card. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212500 | FLOATING SEAL - To prevent premature wear and damage of elastic rings caused by fine grained soil, floating rings | 2009-08-27 |
20090212501 | Self-Balancing Face Seals and Gas Turbine Engine Systems Involving Such Seals - Self-balancing face seals and gas turbine engine systems involving such seals are provided. In this regard, a representative self-balancing face seal assembly includes: a rotatable seal runner having a first seal runner face and an opposing second seal runner face; a first face seal operative to form a first seal with the first seal runner face, the first face seal being one of a hydrostatic seal and a hydrodynamic seal; and a second face seal operative to form a second seal with the second seal runner face, the first face seal being one of a hydrostatic seal and a hydrodynamic seal. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212502 | SEAL RING - A seal ring, especially for use in automatic transmissions is provided that tends to leak less than known seal rings. The seal ring is free from ejector pin traces on the sealing surface. Seal rings with improved sealability and pressure stability are provided when used in automatic transmissions, these seal rings improve the drivability and better pressure stability during the shifting. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212503 | Mechanical Seal - A rotating assembly of a mechanical seal includes a retainer, a pair of compression rings, a shaft sleeve, a first rotating seal ring and a second rotating seal ring. The retainer includes a plurality of spring members and a plurality of slide legs longitudinally extended in opposite directions to define limiting spaces where the compression rings are correspondingly restricted. The compression rings are located at opposite sides of the retainer between which the spring members are arranged. In assembling, the retainer, the compression rings, the first rotating seal ring and the second rotating seal ring are assembled on the shaft sleeve. Spring forces of the spring members can actuate the compression rings to push the first rotating seal ring and the second rotating seal ring in the opposite directions. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212504 | HIGH TEMPERATURE SEAL FOR A TURBINE ENGINE - A turbine includes a static member, a moveable member fluidly connected to the static member, and a flexible seal. The flexible seal includes a spring component having a base section mounted to one of the static member and the moveable member of the turbine and a plurality of biasing members. Each of the plurality of biasing members includes a first portion extending from the base section and a cantilevered portion. The flexible seal further includes a seal component provided on the cantilevered portion of each of the plurality of biasing members. The seal component is biased into contact with the other of the static member and the moveable member. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212505 | Heat staked shelf - A shelving assembly ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090212506 | TOOL HOLDER - The present invention relates to a tool holder, adapted to hold a tool for working at least a portion of a work piece, which portion extends substantially in a plane. The tool has a working tip which is located in an apex position of the tool holder when the tool holder holds the tool. The tool holder comprises an arm which is pivotable around a first axis of rotation and a fastening device adapted to carry the tool. The fastening device is connected to the arm and the tool is pivotable around a second axis of rotation when the fastening device carries the tool. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212507 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HOLDING A TOOL BIT - A device for holding a bit for a tool, the bit to be disassembled and/or re-assembled when held, includes a housing to be secured to a stationary base and a clamping mechanism for releasably clamping the bit to the housing so that it may be disassembled and/or re-assembled, the clamping mechanism including a recess provided in the housing, a movable gripping element arranged inside the recess and having a first gripping area for engaging the bit part, and a stationary gripping element, the gripping element having a second gripping area for engaging a bit part, wherein the movable gripping element is configured to be moved between an open position wherein the stationary gripping element and the movable gripping element are spaced to allow to receive or to remove the bit part and a clamping position wherein the bit part is clamped between first and second gripping areas of the gripping elements. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212508 | Wheel Suspension - The present invention relates to a wheel suspension for mounting on a frame ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090212509 | Ride Level Control Device of a Vehicle - A level control device of a vehicle may include an angle-of-rotation sensor for measuring the distance between a vehicle chassis and a vehicle axle or wheel according to an inductive principle. The sensor may include an electrical coil that has a coil core for generating a magnetic field, and at least one eccentric body capable of swiveling about an axis of rotation as a function of the distance. The coil core may be disposed in a stationary manner relative to the coil the eccentric body may be made of a ferromagnetic material and captured at least partially by the lines of force of the magnetic field of the coil in such a way that, solely by a change of its position relative to the coil core, a change of the inductivity of the coil is brought about as a measure for a change of the distance. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212510 | Adjustable traction block - A single unit that combines the advantages of a rear spring spacer block and a traction bar. The rigidity of the traction bar and design of the spacer block eliminate wheel hop and axle wrap while maintaining a level vehicle drive height. No welding is required to install the device, the device is length and height adjustable for a plethora of vehicle applications and the factory ride and handling are preserved. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212511 | SKATE WITH ANTI-TIPPING BRACKET FOR USE WITH FLOOR TRACK STORAGE SYSTEM - A skate for a storage device for use with a floor track system comprises an elongate inverted U-shaped channel member having front and rear end portions. Front and rear wheels within the channel member are journaled thereto for rotation along the rails of the floor track system. A storage device is mounted on a pair of parallel skates for movement along the rails. An anti-tipping bracket is secured to the channel member, and the anti-tipping bracket includes a framework outwardly extending from the front end portion of the channel member to prevent forward tipping of the storage device by engaging forward support structure. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212512 | Method and device for increasing the driving stability of motor vehicles - The invention relates to a method and device for increasing the driving stability of motor vehicles (PB), comprising a hydraulically-operated device support (GT) for mounting a working device (FS). According to the invention, the device support (GT) is controlled at a given set position, whereby an actuating parameter for the positional control (PR) is given in the form of a hydraulic pressure set value and a hydraulic pressure is regulated to the given hydraulic pressure set value, whereby a stabilizing time for the pressure regulation is much smaller than a stabilizing time for the positional regulation. Said device comprises a position regulator (PR) for positional regulation of the device support (GT), whereby an actuating parameter of the position regulator (PR) is given in the form of a hydraulic pressure set value and a pressure regulator (RE) is coupled to the position regulator (PR) to regulate the hydraulic pressure to the given hydraulic pressure set value. The above is of application, for example, in snow piste-bashing machines. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212513 | Snowboard Fixing Device - A snowboard binding has a front fixation device and a rear fixation device. The front fixation device and the rear fixation device secure a snowboard boot in a way that the snowboard boot is able to perform a free lateral roll movement about an axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the snowboard binding. The front and rear fixation devices have pivot points located in an area of a toe of the snowboard boot and in an area of a heel of the snowboard boot, respectively. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212514 | Creeper dolly - The Creeper Dolly is for the use of moving heavy objects by placing them on Creeper Dolly and wheeling it to the desired location. The invention could also be used as a creeper to allow an individual to freely slide underneath a vehicle or into confine areas while working and performing various task. Made of two major components, the wheel base and resting board, the Creeper Dolly is able to adjust to accommodate various size objects or individuals by expanding the landing area in which the object or individual would rest upon. By extending and retracting the wheel base's lattice style structure in a scissor like manner, the wheel base could increase and shorten in length. Once the desired length of the wheel base as been reached, the resting board is to be laid on the wheel base to provide a comfortable resting place for an individual or object. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212515 | Collapsible Trailer for Vehicle - Collapsible trailer for vehicle where the sidewalls/frames ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090212516 | HAND TRUCK WITH ACTIVE IDENTIFIER(S) - A hand truck for carrying and transporting loads includes a frame, one or more wheels, and one or more active identifiers. The wheels are connected to the frame for moving the hand truck place to place. In one embodiment, the active identifier(s) includes a housing with a base connected to the frame and with a cover removably connected to the base. The active identifier(s) includes one or more light sources supported by the housing and enclosed by the cover. The active identifier(s) includes a power source supported by the housing in order to provide power to the light source(s). | 2009-08-27 |
20090212517 | WHEELBARROW CHUTE ATTACHMENT - A chute apparatus with a lip, a spout, and two or more sidewalls is disclosed. When attached to a wheelbarrow, the chute apparatus rests on the rim of the wheelbarrow. Attachment to the wheelbarrow can be either permanent or temporary. A wide variety of different fasteners can be used to fasten the chute apparatus to the wheelbarrow. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212518 | MEDICAL CART AND KEYBOARD TRAY - A medical cart comprising a base is supported on wheels. A first arm is supported on a track for linear movement in a first direction that supports a first platform. The arm also supports a second platform that is mounted for linear movement in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The first platform is mounted on a tilt assembly such that the angle of the first platform relative to the second platform can be adjusted. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212519 | SWING STRUCTURE FOR A KICK SCOOTER - A swing structure for a kick scooter includes a center tube, an axle pipe, a first bushing pad, a second bushing pad and a cap. The center tube comprises a pair of ring plates spaced from each other and a protuberance. The axle pipe is provided with a bracket. The first bushing pad is disposed on the bracket and located between the two ring plates of the center tube. The first bushing pad has a restricting slot for insertion of the protuberance of the center tube. The second bushing pad is coupled to the first bushing pad. The cap covers the second bushing pad and is secured to the bracket by means of fasteners. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212520 | IN-LINE ROLLER BLADE BRAKING SYSTEM - A roller blade having a frame, at least two rolling systems and a braking system. The frame has a plate on which the rolling systems and a foot blocking device are mounted in line. The braking device includes a braking component. The plate has two portions, one of which, a so-called fixed portion, receives the braking component, and the other one, a so-called mobile portion, receives at least one of the rolling systems positioned under the braking component in order to come into contact with the latter and slow it down when the mobile plate moves closer to the fixed portion. The roller has an actuation device of the braking system arranged on the frame so as to be notably controlled with the foot or leg of the user, the braking system having a triggering device capable of being actuated under the action of the actuation device for passing from a position for blocking the plate during skating, to a position for unblocking the latter during braking allowing both fixed and mobile portions to move closer to each other. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212521 | Auxiliary supporting frame for receiving axles of a vehicle - An auxiliary supporting frame for receiving drive shafts of a vehicle, wherein the auxiliary supporting frame has longitudinal supporting arms and transverse supporting arms connecting the latter to each other in order to form a closed frame shape, and wherein one or more openings are provided for the passage of drive shafts or shaft sections, and having at least one stiffening sleeve element is arranged in the at least one opening in at least one longitudinal supporting arm or in a section of the auxiliary supporting frame, and the sleeve element is fitted in such a manner into the opening between shells, parts or walls of the at least one longitudinal supporting arm, which is designed as a hollow body, the said shells, parts or walls forming a longitudinal supporting arm, and is fastened in such a manner to the shells, parts or walls of the at least one longitudinal supporting arm that it closes off the opening to the interior of the hollow body in a sealing manner in order to form protection against corrosion, wherein the at least one stiffening sleeve element is connected at least on one side within the at least one opening to the surrounding walls, shells or parts of the at least one longitudinal supporting arm. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212522 | TAPERED JOINT FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS - A non-torque reactive air suspension exhibiting excellent roll stability characteristics is shown to include frame hangers mounted to frame rails extending longitudinally on opposite sides of a vehicle. Longitudinally extending beams are connected to the frame hangers at one end and extend parallel to the frame rails. At their other ends, the beams are joined by a crossbrace extending laterally across the vehicle centerline. In a central portion thereof, the beams have an axle pivot bore to which an axle clamp assembly is connected, the axle clamp assembly clamping a drive axle housing for the vehicle. The axle pivot bore is generally aligned with the drive axle. A control rod assembly is connected to suspension or frame components. Together with the beams, the control rod assembly forms a parallelogram configuration wherein the beams form the lower linkages of that configuration and the control rods included within the control rod assembly form the upper linkages of that configuration. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212523 | WHEEL SUSPENSION ARM - A wheel suspension arm comprises a link opening ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090212524 | Push and Pull Vehicle by Stand-and-Sit Action - This invention A Push and Pull Vehicle by Stand-and-Sit Action provides a solid turning, fast reaction steering feeling as a regular bicycle while still able to push or to pull or do both to drive vehicle forward. It just works on opposite side force of pulling and pushing by stand-up and sit-down actions. It contains a handlebar with a steering column on steering, a treadle and a moving seat working together as leverage against each other, and with an increasing ratio device to magnify driving stroke and drives 2 one-way devices on rear wheel at a continuous cycle. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212525 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING INCLINATION OF A FRONT FORK OF A VEHICLE HAVING TWO OR THREE WHEELS, PARTICULARLY A CYCLE OR A MOTORCYCLE - A device is described, for adjusting the inclination of a front fork of a two- or three-wheeled vehicle having a steering assembly (S) including a frame tube ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090212526 | Bicycle frame - A bicycle frame includes a front part and a rear part. The front part includes head tube, a seat tube and a down tube connected between the head tube and the seat tube. A first connection portion is connected to the conjunction portion of the seat tube and the down tube. The rear part includes a second connection portion, a connection plate extending from a top end of the second connection portion, and two chain stays and two seat stays extending from the connection plate. The connection plate is fixed to the seat tube by at least one bolt, and the first and second connection portions are connected to each other by at least two bolts. The first connection portion includes a ridge which is engaged with the groove defined in the second connection portion. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212527 | BASE OF SHOCK-ABSORBING FRONT FORK FOR BICYCLE - A base of a shock-absorbing front fork for a bicycle includes two straight tubes and a bridge. The bridge has two ends connected integrally with an upper section of each of the straight tubes. The bridge has a chamber therein. Thus, the base of the shock-absorbing front fork has the advantages of high structural strength and long service life. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212528 | BICYCLE DAMPING ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM - A bicycle shock absorber and methods for differentiating between rider-induced forces and terrain-induced forces includes a first fluid chamber having fluid contained therein, a piston for compressing the fluid within the fluid chamber, a second fluid chamber coupled to the first fluid chamber by a fluid communication hose, and an inertial valve disposed within the second fluid chamber. The inertial valve opens in response to terrain-induced forces and provides communication of fluid compressed by the piston from the first fluid chamber to the second fluid chamber. The inertial valve does not open in response to rider-induced forces. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212529 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY CYCLE FRAME - A system provides for the adjustment of a cycle frame, for example the rake angle, gooseneck height, wheel base, and rear end height of a motorcycle. The system includes a variable length backbone, a variable length downtube, optionally a variable length fork assembly, and optionally a variable height rear end. The length of the backbone, downtube, fork, and height of the rear end can be adjusted, for example, using a linear actuator such as an electromechanical ball screw associated with each of the backbone, downtube, fork, and rear suspension. Adjustment of the lengths/heights/angle can be controlled independently of one another and/or in coordination by a controller. The controller comprises a processor, memory, and actuator drive components. The controller can store presets which allow the rider to automatically adjust the variable length components to specific lengths that provide a desired rake angle, gooseneck height, wheel base length, rear end height, or combination thereof. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212530 | Bicycle Frame Construction - A unitary monocoque frame is provided for a bicycle including a right half shell having a peripheral edge and a left half shell having a peripheral edge symmetrical with the peripheral edge of the right half shell. The right half shell includes an integrally formed head tube portion and an integrally formed seat tube collar. The left half shell includes a curved surface to join with the head tube portion and a cupped recess to receive the seat tube collar. A tongue extends along at least a portion of the peripheral edge of one of the right and left half shells. A groove extends along at least a corresponding portion of the peripheral edge of the other one of the right and left half shells. The tongue and groove are in mating engagement to join the right and left half shells forming the unitary monocoque frame. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212531 | BICYCLE SOUND GENERATOR - A bicycle sound generator manufactured using a thin, deformable, plastic material. The sound generator is wrapped around an attachment location, such as a bicycle fork, and secured using a fastener. In an exemplary embodiment, the fastener is a cable tie with a one-way tightening mechanism to prevent the sound generator from coming loose once it has been attached at the attachment location. The sound generator may be rotated about the attachment location to come into an engagement position where a free-end portion of the sound generator makes contact with the spokes of a rotating wheel. When no sound is desired, the sound generator may be rotated such that the free-end portion is disengaged from the spokes and produces no sound. Graphical images, such as decorations, team logos, political messages and the like may be added to the sound generator. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212532 | SIDE STAND ATTACHING STRUCTURE FOR MOTORCYCLE, MOTORCYCLE AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING LEVELABLE SIDE STAND TO MOTORCYCLE - A side stand attaching structure for a motorcycle includes a stand attaching part of a body of the motorcycle, a stand bracket, and a connector. The stand bracket rotatably connects a base end part of a levelable side stand to the stand attaching part. The side stand is provided on one side at a lower part of the body. The connector connects the stand bracket to the stand attaching part. The connector is inclined to extend upward as the connector extends outwardly in a width direction of the motorcycle. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212533 | SUPPORT PANEL STRUCTURE - A support panel structure includes at least one panel which extends in longitudinal and cross direction of the support panel structure and essentially forms one integrated structure, which integrated structure is at least partly built up of at least one composite resin laminate building block comprising at least a first and a second face sheet of a fibrous reinforced material with sandwiched in between a sheet of a foamed core material, wherein the first and second face sheet and the sheet of core material are mutually connected by means of fibrous reinforcing material at least part of which extends in height direction of the resin laminate building block, further with the support panel structure including in height direction a multiplicity of composite resin laminate building blocks stacked on top of each other and bonded to each other, at least a first and a second superposed resin laminate building blocks which sandwich between them a layer of a foamed material, the resin laminate building blocks and foamed material being adhered to each other. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212534 | RELEASE DEVICE FOR A BINDING FOR A BOOT ON A GLIDING APPARATUS - A release device for a binding for a boot on a gliding board. The device includes a rotatable motor with an output shaft bearing a cam rotatable about a first axis; a lever pivotable about a second axis between a closed position and an open position, the lever having a large crank in contact with the cam, and a small crank; a tripper having at least one control tooth, which is in contact with the small crank when the lever is in the closed position, and at least one release tooth; a rod movable between a closed position and an open position, the rod being provided with a notch in which the release tooth is engaged when the rod is in the closed position. The motor can deliver a torque at its output shaft of less than 2 mN·m, or as little as less than 1 mN·m. The cam includes a plate bearing a cam groove, the cam groove including at least two distinct, contiguous portions, viz., an initial ramp and a release ramp, the initial ramp corresponding to a path of the drive finger substantially along an arc centered on the first axis and a minimal radius of close to zero. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212535 | Cart transportable mobile medical critical care point of need field installation units - A cart transportable mobile medical emergency response facility includes a plurality of hand carried carts with cargo canisters with interchangeable components for establishing a decentralized mobile medical treatment facility at a disaster or other emergency area with a lack of usable hospital facilities. The rapidly deployable and accessible collection of carts and medical equipment delivers point-of-need critical care in the absence of conventional time consuming and complex assembly of medical response facilities | 2009-08-27 |
20090212536 | Collapsible Rolling Tote Bag - A collapsible container comprising a collapsible framework coupled with a collapsible container/covering and a foldable substantially planar member. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212537 | Airbag - An airbag system for a vehicle includes an inflatable rear curtain airbag configured to deploy adjacent a rear window positioned between rear pillars in the vehicle, a housing for the rear curtain airbag, and an inflator to inflate the rear curtain airbag. The housing, rear curtain airbag, and inflator are mounted to a roof of the vehicle. The rear curtain airbag is configured to deploy to prevent ejection of an occupant out of the rear window and to prevent objects intruding through the rear window from contacting an occupant. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212538 | Airbag and airbag apparatus - An airbag device includes an outer shell forming an airbag and having a vent hole, a restriction member for restricting gas flow through the vent hole, a first chamber having the vent hole, a second chamber, the inner panel partitioning the airbag into the first and second chambers and having a communication portion, and a tether member for connecting the restriction member and the inner panel. Gas is introduced into the first chamber and then into the second chamber. When the first chamber is filled with gas and the inner panel is tensioned, the tension exceeding a predetermined value is applied to the restriction member so that the vent hole is substantially closed. When the first chamber is not filled with gas and the inner panel loosens, the tension applied to the restriction member does not reach the predetermined value so that the vent hole is opened. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212539 | Side impact protection airbag system - A side impact protection airbag system includes an inflator, a retainer and an airbag. An interior space of the airbag is divided into a pelvis portion protecting chamber and a chest portion protecting chamber by a dividing part. A gas ejecting part of the inflator and an opening in the retainer are provided between a fixing end portion of the airbag and an end portion (a connecting portion) of the dividing part which lies a side facing the fixing end portion. A circumferential portion on a wall part which is separate from the opening is made to constitute an interruption wall which interrupts the passage of an inflation gas to the dividing part side, and the interruption wall is provided between the gas ejecting part and the connecting portion. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212540 | CURTAIN AIR BAG DEVICE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - An air bag comprises inside and outside base fabrics that are stitched to constitute an outer bag that is flat when receiving no gas. The outer bag is formed with a gas inlet opening through which an inflation gas is led into the outer bag to expand the same. The air bag further comprises inside and outside smaller fabrics that are stitched to constitute an inner bag that is installed in the outer bag. Given portions of the inside and outside smaller fabrics are stitched to given portions of the inside and outside base fabrics respectively to form a plurality of narrow auxiliary chambers between the inner bag and the outer bag. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212541 | Assembly with an instrument panel for a motor vehicle and a knee airbag - An airbag housing is carried on a formed part extending from a lower section of an instrument panel for a motor vehicle. The formed part forms at least a front section of an upper wall of a footwell assigned to the vehicle occupants. A knee airbag is disposed in the airbag housing. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212542 | Side-collision airbag apparatus - An apparatus includes an airbag having first and second portions formed by seaming silicon coated cloths where the second portion has a vent. The airbag is folded in a seatback, deploys to a side of an occupant by a gas supply, and receives an occupant lumbar at the first portion and a chest at the second portion. An inflator extends across the first and second portions towards a rear of the vehicle and includes a gas injector in the first portion. A gas distributing member has a discharge port opening into the first portion and a passage opening into the second portion between the distributing member and a surface of the inflator. The distributing member is fitted to the surface and distributes gas from the inflator to the airbag so the flow rate is higher in the first portion. A communicating portion transfers gas between the first and second portions. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212543 | Safety System - A safety system for vehicle occupants includes a control unit and sensors situated remotely from the control unit and connected via conductors to the control unit. The safety system encompasses means for testing the sensors and the conductors to the sensors. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212544 | Control Unit for Personal Protection - A control unit for personal protection having a polarity reversal protection between an external battery voltage and an internal voltage, to prevent an energy discharge from the control unit. The control unit also has a bidirectional DC/DC converter between an energy reserve and the internal voltage, the DC/DC converter determining its direction of conversion as a function of the internal voltage. The control unit is configured so that the control unit, after a switching-off process, records at least one measured value and generates a signal as a function of this measured value which characterizes an autarchy behavior of the control unit. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212545 | Airbag module for a motor vehicle - An airbag module for a motor vehicle. The airbag module includes an airbag. The airbag includes an airbag sleeve enclosing an interior of the airbag. The airbag module further comprises a module receptacle on which the airbag is accommodated as an airbag package, a top surface, and a cover extending along the top surface. When the airbag module is installed, the top surface is arranged such that it faces the associated seat. At least one layer of the airbag forming a component of the airbag sleeve extends in front of the outer surface of the cover facing the seat. Components of the airbag module arranged in front of the outer surface of the cover, insofar as they are not located between the outer surface of the cover and the at least one airbag layer, remain connected to the airbag sleeve during inflation of the airbag. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212546 | BALL RAMP CLAMPING MECHANISM - A clamping mechanism having a static plate and a dynamic plate rotatable about a transverse axis relative to the static plate is disclosed. The static plate defines a plurality of static lifting ramps, and the dynamic plate defines a plurality of dynamic lifting ramps opposing the static lifting ramps. A roller is disposed between each opposing pair of the static lifting ramps and dynamic lifting ramps. The rollers move between a raised position and a recessed position in response to rotation of the dynamic plate relative to the static plate between a lock position and a release position. The lifting ramps are arranged in a spiral configuration relative to each other, with the dynamic lifting ramps substantially transverse to the static lifting ramps to force radial movement of the rollers relative to the transverse axis during rotational movement of the dynamic plate relative to the static plate. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212547 | Crash-Protected Steering Device Of A Vehicle - Crash behavior is to be made variable in an application-dependent manner in a crash-protected steering device. For this purpose, the steering device of this type is provided with a piezoelectric actuator for a controllable reduction in a presettable crash or release force. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212548 | Subframe for a Rear Axle of a Motor Vehicle - The subframe contains a framework which is cast as a single part and has profiled hollow members for the longitudinal and cross members. The cross members are connected to each other via supporting pillars at the corners, or are integrally formed on the supporting pillars. Arms which protrude outward are integrally formed on the supporting pillars or on the longitudinal and cross members, the end sides of which arms have connecting bearings toward the vehicle body. A differential is held on the two cross members, the differential having one mounting on the front cross member and two mountings on the rear cross member. The longitudinal members have a curved passage opening for the drive shafts of the differential. Mountings for wheel guiding links are arranged on the outside of the longitudinal member. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212549 | Passenger safety restraint, seat height adjustment assembly and method of restraining a passenger - A restraining kit for restraining a person in a vehicle, includes a wearable harness which is wearable by a person and securing means for securing the wearable harness to a body of the vehicle when it is being worn by the person. The wearable harness includes shoulder straps, a waist strap and a crotch strap and the securing means is a second harness which is secured or securable to a seat of the vehicle. The restraining kit includes a buckle clip mechanism by which the wearable harness is securable to the second harness. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212550 | Transport Device and Method for Transporting Fluid - An embodiment of the present invention discloses a transport device for transporting loose cargo and fluid, including: an elongate loading floor on which loose cargo can be placed; a fluid tank to be fixed releasably to the loading floor and in which fluid can be stored, wherein the tank can be folded in longitudinal direction over the loading floor between a collapsed state in which the tank takes up a minimum loading floor area, to enable transport of a relatively large quantity of loose cargo, and an expanded state to enable transport of a relatively large amount of fluid. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212551 | DATA STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE DEPENDENCY OF THE RISK FOR PROSTATE CANCER, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INDICATING A RISK FOR A DISEASE OF AN INDIVIDUAL - A data storage device comprises a memory in which a collection of prostate cancer screening data is stored. The screening data is obtained from a selection of the general male population without medical pre-selection. A device for indicating a risk for a disease of an individual, comprises an indicator for indicating a determined value for said risk. The indicator comprises a risk scale representing a range of values of said risk, and at least one dialler for entering a value of a diagnostic parameter of an individual. The dialler comprises a parameter scale representing a range of values of said diagnostic parameter. The dialler is movable with respect to said indicator such that when a parameter value on said parameter scale is selected, an associated risk value is indicated on said risk scale according to a predetermined mathematical relationship | 2009-08-27 |
20090212552 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION OF SAME - A method of processing a communication apparatus includes putting the communication apparatus into a distribution channel for distribution via one or more intermediaries to a user of the communication apparatus, the user of which can forward the communication apparatus to a desired recipient. The communication apparatus includes a substrate and a communication element coupled to the substrate and is constructed of one or more materials that are a bio-technical nutrient. The communication apparatus is received from a recipient directly or via one or more intermediaries. The communication apparatus is processed to prepare a second communication apparatus for distribution to another user. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212553 | INFORMATION PAGE AND A METHOD - An information page ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090212554 | PRINTING - An image article comprises a substrate having a security image coated on at least a portion thereof, which security image effects less than 50% reflectance of radiation of a wavelength between 800 and 900 nm, wherein the security image comprises a defined infrared-absorbing compound, for example Pigment Green 8, wherein said infrared-absorbing compound does not create a strongly coloured security image. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212555 | FLUTED HOPPER TEE - A directional hopper tee has a fluted interior vertical pipe that merges into a horizontal pipe. The vertical pipe has an opening that connects to a hopper to receive bulk material, or product, and a horizontal pipe centered upon the end of the vertical pipe. The horizontal pipe has an inlet that also receives bulk material and pressurized air from ahead of the hopper and an opposite outlet that discharges the bulk material from the hopper tee. The vertical pipe has a flange that abuts the hopper and an opening in the flange that matches the opening of a valve on the hopper itself. At the opening, the vertical pipe begins to turn towards the outlet of the lower pipe with an internal flute. The flute begins immediately at the flange resulting in a vertical pipe with a curved shape towards the outlet and a square shape towards the inlet. The present invention raises the ground clearance of the horizontal pipe by at least an inch resulting in a hopper tee that clears at least 7 inches above the ground. The hopper tee of the invention also unloads at least 15% more product per minute at temperatures closer to product temperature. Alternate embodiments of the present invention provide a reinforced flange, a drop tee, and a low profile drop tee. The present invention aids in the unloading of bulk materials from various haulers. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212556 | SYSTEM FOR RECIPROCALLY BLOCKING MECHANICAL ELEMENTS DEFINING A PRESSURIZED COMPARTMENT - The system comprises a first substantially annular seat ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090212557 | TWO-ELEMENT TANDEM FLEXIBLE JOINT - A flexible joint has an extension mounted to a housing for relative angular displacement. Two or more annular elastomeric flex elements are stacked in a co-axial fashion and joined mechanically to mount the extension to the housing so that the flex elements react in parallel to angular and axial displacements of the extension with respect to the housing so that tensile load upon the extension places each of the flex elements in compression to split and share the tensile load among the flex elements in proportion to their relative axial stiffnesses. Therefore, for a given housing size or footprint, the overall load capacity is increased, and the lifetime of the flexible joint is increased for a given load capacity. The flex elements may have a common center of rotation, and the flex elements may be disposed either on the same side of the center of rotation or on opposite sides. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212558 | PRESSURE ISOLATION SYSTEM FOR FLEXIBLE PIPE JOINTS - A flexible pipe joint has two annular elastomeric flex elements stacked in a co-axial fashion at an inner radius from a common center of rotation, and at least one elastomeric flex element disposed at an outer radius from the common center of rotation. The flex elements at the inner radius are coupled mechanically in series between the extension pipe and the housing of the flexible pipe joint, and the flex element at the outer radius is coupled mechanically in parallel with the series combination of the inner flex elements. The inner flex elements isolate the flex element at the outer radius from transport fluid, and the flex element at the outer radius reduces the axial compression of the inner flex elements. Thus, the inner flex elements may have a reduced radius and a different composition to handle a higher loading of heat and pressure. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212559 | Barb Clamp with Smooth Bore - A barb clamp is provided for fluid liquid or gaseous connection to a flexible tube, the flexible tube having an inner bore defined by a predetermined inner diameter for providing a fluid flow path. The barb clamp includes a barb connector having the same predetermined inner diameter as the flexible tube and a tapered end insertable into the tube. A sleeve and collet lock over the tubing and barb connector to prevent liquid material entering between the barb and tube. The tapered end of the barb connector terminates at a point so that there is no transition between the inner diameter of the tube and the inner diameter of the barb connector to provide no pressure differential in the tube between the outside and inside of the barb clamp. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212560 | Heating System, Wind Turbine Or Wind Park, Method For Utilizing Surplus Heat Of One Or More Wind Turbine Components And Use Hereof - A heating system includes at least one wind turbine, one or more wind turbine components producing surplus heat, and one or more cooling systems for removal of the surplus heat from the wind turbine components. The heating system also includes a mechanism for transporting at least a part of the surplus heat to heating processes in at least one location external to the at least one wind turbine. A wind turbine or wind park as well as a method for utilizing surplus heat of one or more wind turbine components is also contemplated. Further contemplated is use of a method for utilizing surplus heat of one or more wind turbine components in at least one wind turbine. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212561 | Power control system and method - This invention discloses a power control system comprising a prime mover and a generator driven by the prime mover. A control device is coupled with the generator to ascertain a change in speed of the generator and vary an output power of the generator according to the change. The control device applies a signal to reduce the generator output power and another signal to restore the generator output power. The power control system may include a transmission, a speed converter, and/or an accessory. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212562 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TIDAL POWER GENERATION - A tidal power generation system incorporates a buoy tethered to a first cable with a power generation spool engaging the first cable for rotational motion upon extraction of the cable by the buoy during elevation increases of the water on which the buoy is riding. An electrical generator is connected to the power generation spool and a rewinder for the power generation spool reels in the cable during receding water elevation. A gear drive interconnects the power generation spool and electrical generator with a gear reduction in certain embodiments for increasing generator rotational speed. The rewinder uses a rewind spool connected to the power generation spool and engaging a second cable for counter-rotational motion. A mechanical energy storage device is connected to the second cable. A suspended weight provides energy storage in the first embodiment while a spring attached to a fixed anchor point provides energy storage in an alternative embodiment. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212563 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF POWER CONSTRAINED WIND POWER PLANT - A wind turbine power generating system includes at least one wind-driven rotor for transforming wind energy into rotational motion. A plurality of turbine generators is connected to one or more wind-driven rotors. An active power curtailment controller is also provided. The active power curtailment controller is configured to curtail an actual power output of the plurality of turbine generators at a predetermined maximum output power level, the predetermined output maximum output power level being less than an aggregate nominal power rating of the plurality of turbine generators. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212564 | Method and apparatus for assembling electrical machines - A method of assembling an electrical machine includes programming at least one processor with a stator flux vector estimation scheme. The electrical machine has a stator at least partially extending around a rotor. The electrical machine is electrically coupled to an electric power system. The electric power system transmits at least one phase of electric power to and from the electrical machine with at least partial power conversion. The stator flux vector estimation scheme is programmed to generate at least one stator back-electromagnetic force (back-EMF) signal and to generate at least one stator flux vector signal using the at least one stator back-EMF signal. The at least one stator flux vector signal at least partially represents an estimated rotor position. The method also includes coupling at least one output device in data communication with the at least one processor. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212565 | WIND ENERGY PLANT WITH PITCH CONTROLLER - A wind energy plant having at least one rotor blade with a pitch angle, the pitch angle being adjustable by means of a pitch controller, and a generator converter unit, at least one electrical quantity of the generator converter unit being adjustable by means of a converter controller, wherein the wind energy plant has a power train with a rotor having the at least one rotor blade, the rotor being disposed at a front end of the power train and the power train leading to the generator converter unit, wherein a first rotation speed detection unit is provided at the power train near the front end of the power train and a second rotation speed detection unit is provided at the power train near the generator converter unit, wherein the measured rotation speed n | 2009-08-27 |
20090212566 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A WIND ENERGY PLANT AND WIND ENERGY PLANT - The invention relates to a method for operating a wind energy plant, the wind energy plant having a rotor with at least one rotor blade which has an adjustable pitch angle, the wind energy plant having a generator coupled to the rotor, and a regulation means which, if a there is a deviation of the rotation speed of the generator or rotor from a rotation speed set point, adjusts the pitch angle of the at least one rotor blade such that the rotation speed set point is reached again, wherein an electrical quantity provided by the wind energy plant by means of a generator and fed into a grid is reduced to a predetermined value in a short time by a reduction of a preset value for the generator, wherein prior to the regulation means noticing a deviation of the rotation speed of the rotor or generator from the rotation speed set point effected by the reduction of the preset value, an adjustment of the at least one rotor blade to a new pitch angle is initiated, wherein at the new pitch angle the rotation speed of the rotor or the generator reaches the rotation speed set point at the reduced electrical quantity and the current wind speed. In addition, the invention relates to a wind energy plant. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212567 | CONTROLLER FOR A BLADE ADJUSTMENT ANGLE OF AT LEAST ONE ROTOR BLADE OF A WIND POWER PLANT - Controller for a blade adjustment angle for at least one rotor blade of a wind power plant, in which a first controller branch is switched for the determination of the blade adjustment angle depending on the operating states of the wind power plant, wherein at least one differentiating member is provided in the switched first controller branch. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212568 | ENERGY SYSTEM - An energy system is specified, which comprises a wind power turbine or water power turbine, which is connected to a generator, with the generator having at least two stator windings. In order to achieve a simple and robust design without a transformer, each stator winding has an associated rectifier unit, and each stator winding is connected to the AC voltage side of the associated rectifier unit. Furthermore, each rectifier unit has a respective associated energy storage circuit, and each rectifier unit is connected in parallel on the DC voltage side to the associated energy storage circuit, with the energy storage circuits being connected to one another in series. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212569 | STARTING DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to an electric starting device ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090212570 | Hybrid solar thermal chimney - A solar power arrangement for converting solar energy into electricity comprising; a solar chimney, the chimney having a flared base spaced from the ground the chimney including a transparent surface to allow solar energy to heat air within the solar chimney. A first air turbine drives a first generator, and the chimney including an exhaust. The first air turbine drives an air compressor and wherein the compressor includes an ambient air intake and a plurality of pipes for receiving compressed attached to the solar chimney. A plurality of heliostats focus solar energy on the pipes to heat the compressed air contained therein and a second turbine driven by expansion of the compressed air wherein the second turbine drives a second generator. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212571 | WAVE POWER SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING SIMULTANEOUSLY BOTH POTENTIAL AND KINETIC ENERGY AT VARIABLE SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHTS AND PERIODS - A wave energy conversion system or device includes a float and base on top of which there is a power take-off system. The float, its base and the machine room are inserted in a main column supported by legs and corresponding leg supports on the bottom floor in shallow waters (seas or lakes). In deeper waters, the main column may be supported by column supports attached to an underwater float. The machine room is separated of the float frame through a rotary joint which allows the float and base to rotate in any horizontal direction while maintaining the machine room fixed in the same horizontal direction. The rotary joint separating the float frame and the machine room also allows for the vertical up and down movement when interacting with incoming waves. The distance between the machine room and the float frame is always the same. The device includes flaps or blades for the absorption of kinetic energy derived from the back and forth movement of water generated by waves. The device extracts potential energy of the wave from the up and down movement of the floating structure through a power take-off system in the machine room. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212572 | Electricity Generating Apparatus - An apparatus for generating electrical power from a flow of water, including a housing having a water inlet and water outlet, a first turbine ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090212573 | UTILIZING AQUIFER PRESSURE TO GENERATE ELECTRICAL ENERGY - A system and method that utilizes aquifer pressure to generate electrical energy. The system includes an aquifer, a well fluidly coupled to the aquifer, a pump and a turbine. The pump is arranged to cause water to flow out of the well. In response to the water flowing out of the well, replenishing water flows naturally from the aquifer into the well. A turbine-generator is arranged to convert kinetic energy of the replenishing water flow into electrical energy. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212574 | Positioning device for a free-flying kite-type wind-attacked element in a wind-powered watercraft - Disclosed is a positioning device for a free-flying kite-type wind-attacked element that comprises a profiled wing, is used as the exclusive, an auxiliary, or an emergency drive unit, and is connected to a watercraft via a traction rope. The positioning device is provided with a winch that encompasses means which cause the traction rope to be taken in when a given first tractive force is not attained and/or when the flow is about to stop or has stopped abruptly and/or cause the traction rope to be veered when given a second tractive force and/or a given inflow velocity are/is exceeded. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212575 | Wind Energy Converter, A Wind Turbine Foundation, A Method And Use Of A Wind Turbine Foundation - A wind energy converter includes a wind turbine, a wind turbine foundation including a strengthening structure, and a temperature control mechanism for controlling the temperature of one or more areas of the wind turbine. The wind energy converter is characterized in that at least a part of the temperature control mechanism adjoins the strengthening structure. Also contemplated is a wind turbine foundation including a strengthening structure. The wind turbine foundation is characterized in that the foundation includes at least a part of a temperature control mechanism for heat exchanging with one or more areas of a wind turbine and in that at least a part of the temperature control mechanism adjoins the strengthening structure. Even further contemplated is a method for controlling the temperature of one or more areas of a wind turbine and use of a wind turbine foundation. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212576 | Dual Backset latch Assembly for Auxiliary Lock - A dual backset latch assembly for an auxiliary lock includes a housing, a casing mounted to a rear end of the housing, and a latch slideably received in the housing. A pull plate is fixed to the latch to move therewith and includes first and second engaging portions. A drive member includes a pivotal portion pivotably received in aligned pivotal holes of two side plates received in the casing such that an end of the drive member is moveable between an engaging position engaged with one of the first and second engaging portions and a disengaged position disengaged from the first and second engaging portions. When the end of the drive member is in the disengaged position, the pivotal portion is moveable between first and second positions spaced in the longitudinal direction of the housing corresponding two different backset lengths. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212577 | Vehicle door lock device - A door lock device for a vehicle has a latch mechanism ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090212578 | LATCH FOR SLIDING DOOR OR FRAME - A latch for a sliding frame may be provided with a mounting end for mounting the latch on a mounting surface over which a sliding frame would travel along a sliding path, and a resilient blocking element having an end portion and a body portion coupled to the mounting end, and a stop element positioned to engage the end portion of the resilient blocking element and adapted to prevent the sliding frame from opening when the frame is in a closed position. A user may disengage the latch by removing the resilient blocking element from the sliding path so that the sliding frame can be moved to an open position. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212579 | Striker with damper - The present invention provides a striker with dampening features. The striker provides for improved noise and vibration control characteristics. The striker also reduces or eliminates chucking, squeak and rattle concerns in a door closure. The striker may include a base for mounting to a support structure, such as a vehicle. The striker may include a post capable of engaging the latch mechanism. The striker may also include a bridge that may extend between the back wall and the post. The striker may also have at least one protrusion located along a side of the bridge that is capable of engaging the latch mechanism. The striker may further include a wedge located adjacent the back wall and capable of wedged engagement with the fishmouth. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212580 | COVER CLOSURE FOR HOUSING COVER OF LABORATORY DEVICES AND THE LIKE - The invention relates to a cover closure for housings of laboratory devices and the like, in particular for centrifuge housings, in which a cover hook is engaged by a closure hook and brought into a closing position, and the closing and opening movement of the closure hook essentially being caused by an eccentric in connection with a crank guide and a guide path. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212581 | FORWARD FOLDING VEHICLE GRILL GUARD - A grill guard apparatus for a vehicle with a bumper includes a grill guard pivotally attached at a bottom portion thereof to the bumper about a horizontal pivot axis located vertically between top and bottom edges of the bumper such that the grill guard can pivot about the pivot axis from an upright raised position in front of the vehicle grill to a lowered position extending horizontally forward from the bumper. Portions of the grill guard above the pivot axis bear against the bumper above the pivot axis when the grill guard is in the raised position, and portions of the grill guard below the pivot axis bear against the bumper below the pivot axis when the grill guard is in the lowered position and thereby support the grill guard in the lowered position. A lock mechanism is operative to maintain the grill guard in the raised position. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212582 | ONE-FINGER GRIPPER DEVICE - The invention concerns a one-finger gripper device that comprises a pneumatic actuator ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090212583 | ELEVATED LOCKING TONGS - The object of the Kitchen Tongs With Integrated Elevating Feet is to provide an easy to use locking system which allows the user to lock the tong in the closed position. Additionally, the tongs are supported so that when they are placed on a horizontal surface the end used for grasping food or other items is raised above the horizontal surface on which they are placed. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212584 | CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A cargo management system for a vehicle with a top surface having a removable fastener, such as a hook-and-loop fastener, to accommodate a plurality of removable chocks for preventing the shifting of cargo. In one embodiment, the cargo management system comprises a plurality of panel segments connected by hinges. In another embodiment, the cargo management system comprises a plurality of detachable panel segments connected by a lock mechanism. The cargo management system may include a bottom surface having a non-skid material attached thereto to prevent movement of the cargo management system within the vehicle. | 2009-08-27 |
20090212585 | LOADING SPACE ARRANGEMENT - The inventive loading arrangement for a motor vehicle comprises a loading space ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090212586 | MOUNTING OF A CONTAINER IN A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A mounting of a container in a rail pair is provided, which is disposed in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, and the rails of the rail pair have substantially horizontally extending guide grooves on the mutually facing sides and a projection is mounted in the container on its side facing the respective rail, and the respective guide groove has a cross section which expands from the groove base and the respective projection has a corresponding cross section which is expanded toward the container. | 2009-08-27 |