| 36th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
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| 20120222286 | METHOD OF MAKING INTERVENTIONAL MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM HAVING A SLOTTED SECTION AND RADIOPAQUE MARKER - A system is provided that includes an elongated introducer navigable through body vessels of a human subject and a pusher component for incorporation within the introducer. The pusher component includes a tubular portion with a slotted section. A radiopaque marker is secured to at least a portion of the slotted section such that an outer surface of the radiopaque marker is substantially flush with an outer surface of the tubular portion immediately proximal and/or immediately distal the radiopaque marker. According to a method of manufacturing such a component, the slotted section is formed by a laser cutting operation and a pre-assembly radiopaque marker member is crimped onto the slotted section. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222287 | CLAMP FOR SCREEN PRINTING - An embodiment of the present invention is a clamp system for use in screen printing, including first and second jaw members, screws, an extension member, and a registration pin. The jaw members are aligned and have respective facing flat surfaces and openings. The screws threadedly connect to respective openings and set the distance between jaw members for clamping a frame. The extension member remains flush to the flat surface of the first jaw member and has a housing extending orthogonal to alignment of the jaw members. The registration pin engages a hole on the housing and extends parallel to jaw members and orthogonal to the housing. The blunt end of the pin abuts a platen. All platens maintain the same position relative to the frame, when abutting the blunt end. The registration of platens to the frame allows for multiple consistent ink application onto a substrate. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222288 | Method For Forming A Power Tool - An electric motor has a stator in which an armature is disposed. The armature has a lamination stack having slots in which magnet wires are wound. An armature shaft extends coaxially through the lamination stack and a commutator is disposed on the armature shaft to which ends of the magnet wires are electrically coupled. The magnet wires are at least partially encased in thermally conductive plastic. When the thermally conductive plastic is molded, a balancing feature is formed of the thermally conductive plastic. In aspects, the balancing feature can include a layer of the plastic from which plastic can be removed during balancing; one or more balancing rings adjacent axial sides of the lamination stack from which plastic can be removed to balance the armature; or one or more balancing rings having one or more pockets therein in which one or more weights are disposed to balance the armature. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222289 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LAMINATED ROTOR CORE - A method of manufacturing a laminated rotor core, including inserting permanent magnets into magnet insertion portions of an iron core formed by laminating plural core sheets; and thereafter to fix the magnets, injecting resin into the magnet insertion portions from a resin reservoir part in a die holding the iron core; the method comprising: a first process of placing a segment dummy plate between the body and the die, the plate covering one or more of the plural magnet insertion portions individually and including a resin injection hole continuing thereto; a second process of injecting the resin from the resin reservoir part of the die through the resin injection hole of the plate to the corresponding magnet insertion portions; and a third process of detaching the dummy plate with excess resin after the resin injected to the magnet insertion portions is cured; and the method improving a resin sealing process. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222290 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION CHIPS FOR LATER PROCESSING - A method for manufacturing wireless communication devices for use in tracking or identifying other items comprises a number of cutting techniques that allow the size of the antenna for the wireless communication device. Further, the chip for the wireless communication device is nested so as to be flush with the surface of the substrate of the wireless communication device. Rollers cut the tabs that form the antenna elements. In a first embodiment, a plurality of rollers is used, each one effecting a different cut whose position may be phased so as to shorten or lengthen the antenna element. In a second embodiment, the rollers are independently positionable to shorten or lengthen the antenna element. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222291 | FABRICATING METHOD OF MAGNETORESISTANCE SENSOR - A fabricating method of a magnetoresistance sensor is provided with cost effective and process flexibility features. Firstly, a substrate is provided. Then, at least one magnetoresistance structure and at least one bonding pad are formed over the substrate, wherein the bonding pad is electrically connected with the magnetoresistance structure. Then, a passivation layer is formed over the magnetoresistance structure and the bonding pad. Then, a magnetic shielding and concentrator structure is formed over the passivation layer at a location corresponding to the magnetoresistance structure. Finally, bonding pad openings is formed on the passivation layer by patterned polyimide, thereby exposing the bonding pad. After bonding pad was opened, the patterned polyimide can be removed or retained as an additional protection layer. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222292 | CONDUCTOR HANDLING TOOL AND A METHOD OF APPLYING AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL - A conductor handling tool has a plate-shaped tool body. The tool body includes a conductor receiving opening for receiving a conductor portion therein and for holding the conductor portion received therein. Further, an edge of the plate-shaped tool body is shaped convex as a tapered blade edge extending substantially within a y-z-plane. The tapered blade edge is directed away from the conductor receiving opening and is forming an outer circumferential portion of the tool body for splitting a portion of insulating material during winding of the insulating material. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222293 | MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR FLATTENED TUBE FINS - A manufacturing apparatus manufactures flattened tube fins in which cutaway portions for inserting flattened tubes for heat exchanging are formed. The manufacturing apparatus includes: a press apparatus with a mold apparatus that forms the cutaway portions in an unmachined metal thin plate to produce a metal strip; an inter-row slit apparatus cutting the metal strip with the formed cutaway portions into predetermined widths to form metal strips of product width arranged in the width direction; and a cutoff apparatus cutting each metal strip of the product width formed by the inter-row slit apparatus into predetermined lengths. A plurality of box-like magazines whose upper surfaces are open are arranged in the width direction downstream of the cutoff apparatus to stack the flattened tube fins formed by the cutoff apparatus cutting into lengths. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222294 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INTEGRATED DEVICE - An article for producing an integrated device includes a deformable layer and one or more components releasably attached on one surface of the deformable layer. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222295 | HYDRAULIC COMPRESSION TOOL FOR INSTALLING A COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A hydraulic compression tool for securing a compression type cable connector to a prepared end of a coaxial cable. The tool can include a hydraulic assembly having an axially extendable ram, and a connector frame detachably attached to the hydraulic assembly. The connector frame can include a cable cradle configured to accommodate cables of various sizes and a sleeve for engaging a cable connector. The connector frame can further include a sliding guide structure attached to the cable cradle. The sliding guide structure can include a sliding bar and one or more sliding guides. The sleeve can be attached to the sliding bar. The sleeve can be configured to accommodate connectors of various sizes. Activating the hydraulic assembly can cause the ram to extend, which, in turn, can cause the sliding bar to move along the longitudinal axis of the cable connector compressing the compression member and connector body into operative engagement with the cable. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222296 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF FOREIGN OBJECT DETECTION APPARATUS - In a manufacturing method of a foreign object detection apparatus, an elastic insulator including an attaching section and an inner peripheral portion, on which a plurality of electrodes is disposed in such a manner that each of the electrodes is away from the others, is formed, a predetermined portion of the attaching section is removed, a feeding member is coupled with the electrodes, and a coupling portion of the electrodes and the feeding member and a portion of the elastic insulator are covered with a covering part. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222297 | HYDRAULIC COMPRESSION TOOL FOR INSTALLING A COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A hydraulic compression tool for securing a compression type cable connector to a prepared end of a coaxial cable. The tool can include a hydraulic assembly having an axially extendable ram, and a connector frame detachably attached to the hydraulic assembly. The connector frame can include a cable cradle configured to accommodate cables of various sizes and a sleeve for engaging a cable connector. The connector frame can further include a sliding guide structure attached to the cable cradle. The sliding guide structure can include a sliding bar and one or more sliding guides. The sleeve can be attached to the sliding bar. The sleeve can be configured to accommodate connectors of various sizes. Activating the hydraulic assembly can cause the ram to extend, which, in turn, can cause the sliding bar to move along the longitudinal axis of the cable connector compressing the compression member and connector body into operative engagement with the cable. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222298 | METHOD OF CIRCUIT LAYOUT BY PHOTOSENSITIVE ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY INK - A method of circuit layout by photosensitive environment-friendly ink, which is used in a printed circuit board having a copper foil layer. The method comprises: providing photosensitive environment-friendly ink; disposing a circuit layout pattern, and injecting the photosensitive environment-friendly ink on the copper foil layer according to the circuit layout pattern to form the printed circuit board having the circuit layout pattern thereon; exposing the printed circuit board under light to have the photosensitive environment-friendly ink reacted with ultraviolet light in the light; and copper cleaning and alkaline cleaning the copper foil layer to expose the circuit layout pattern corresponding to the photosensitive environment-friendly ink on the printed circuit board. The invention can be used to achieve reducing steps in the conventional printed circuit board manufacturing process, reduced usage of chemical materials, simplified transfer of manufacturing process, optimization of wirings in the circuit layout, and low cost manufacture. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222299 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board and a method of manufacturing the printed circuit board, in which the printed circuit board includes an insulating layer, a circuit layer embedded in the insulating layer and having a connection pad that is embedded in the insulating layer such that one side of the connection pad is flush with a surface of the insulating layer, and insulating materials configured to protect the circuit layer from an external environment and having an opening through which the connection pad is exposed. The printed circuit board is made slim, and reliability and the degree of design freedom are increased. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222300 | HYDRAULIC COMPRESSION TOOL FOR INSTALLING A COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A hydraulic compression tool for securing a compression type cable connector to a prepared end of a coaxial cable. The tool can include a hydraulic assembly having an axially extendable ram, and a connector frame detachably attached to the hydraulic assembly. The connector frame can include a cable cradle configured to accommodate cables of various sizes and a sleeve for engaging a cable connector. The connector frame can further include a sliding guide structure attached to the cable cradle. The sliding guide structure can include a sliding bar and one or more sliding guides. The sleeve can be attached to the sliding bar. The sleeve can be configured to accommodate connectors of various sizes. Activating the hydraulic assembly can cause the ram to extend, which, in turn, can cause the sliding bar to move along the longitudinal axis of the cable connector compressing the compression member and connector body into operative engagement with the cable. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222301 | Method for Installing a Communication Cable Assembly - Disclosed is a modified pre-ferrulized cable assembly that facilitates installation of an optical fiber communication cable through narrow cable guides having sharp bends. The pre-ferrulized cable assembly includes a communication cable having a free, front end, a semi-finished communication connector, and a suction plug. The invention further relates to efficient methods for installing the modified pre-ferrulized cable assembly through a cable guide. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222302 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY MEMBER - A method of assembling a coaxial cable connector comprising positioning a portion of a post within a body, the post including a flange; positioning a coupler, axially rotatable with respect to the post and the connector body, the coupler having a first end configured for coupling to an interface port and an opposing second end, and an internal lip having a first surface facing the first end of the coupler and a second surface facing the second end of the coupler; positioning a continuity member axially rearward of the second surface of the internal lip of the coupler; and wherein at least a portion of the continuity member is configured to extend about an external surface of the connector body and reside axially rearward of the coupler between the coupler and the connector body. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222303 | ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY INCLUDING LASH ADJUSTMENT ARM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A rocker arm assembly may include a body, a cam follower and a lash adjustment member. The body may define a pivot region and a valve engagement region. The cam follower may be coupled to the body. The lash adjustment member may be coupled to the cam follower and may include a locking portion and an adjustment arm extending radially outward from the cam follower. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222304 | Method for the production of a piston for an internal combustion engine - What is proposed is a method for the production of a piston ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222305 | Method for the production of a piston for an internal combustion engine - What is proposed is a method for the production of a piston ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222306 | METHODS FOR REPAIRING TURBINE COMPONENTS - A method is provided for repairing a turbine component with a distressed portion. The method includes machining the turbine component into a first intermediate turbine article such that the distressed portion is removed; and rebuilding the first intermediate turbine article into the turbine component with an additive manufacturing process. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222307 | FLUID DISPENSING SUBASSEMBLY WITH POLYMER LAYER - A fluid dispensing subassembly has a diaphragm arranged to be operated on by a transducer, a body pressure chamber arranged to be operated on by the diaphragm, and an adhesive attachment layer arranged between the diaphragm and the body pressure chamber. A fluid dispensing subassembly has a body pressure chamber formed of either a single plate or set of plates, a diaphragm arranged to operate on the body pressure chamber, and an adhesive layer arranged between the body pressure chamber and the diaphragm. A method of manufacturing a fluid dispensing subassembly includes forming a body pressure chamber from a body plate or a set of plates including a body plate, and adhesively bonding a diaphragm plate to at least the body plate of the fluid dispensing subassembly. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222308 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID EJECTION HEAD - A method for manufacturing a liquid ejection head which has an ejection port ejecting a liquid and a flow path communicating with the ejection port, includes a first step of preparing a substrate on which a first layer and a second layer are evenly laminated in this order; a second step of forming a member (A) for forming the ejection port from the second layer; a third step of forming a mold for forming the flow path from the first layer; a fourth step of providing a third layer so as to cover the mold and so as to come into close contact with the member (A); and a fifth step of removing the mold to form the flow path. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222309 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID SUPPLY MEMBER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD - A method for manufacturing a liquid supply member that supplies a discharge port with liquid includes preparing a transparent member and an absorption member, at least one of both members having a groove for a supply path; bringing both members into contact; and forming the supply path by emitting laser beams simultaneously from a plurality of laser beam sources, toward a contact portion, which is provided in a vicinity of the groove and at which both members are in contact, to weld both members. Laser beams are emitted during the forming such that a total laser-beam irradiation amount per unit area for a first portion included in the contact portion and located in a vicinity of an end in a longitudinal direction of the groove is larger than that for part with a smallest irradiation amount of a second portion other than the first portion of the contact portion. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222310 | RAZOR WITH BLADE HEATING SYSTEM - In a razor having a handle and a blade cartridge containing one or more blades, a system is provided for selectively heating the blades to a controlled temperature range. The blade heating system includes an electric circuit with a battery power source for controlled direction of current flow through the one or more blades in order to heat the blades. The electric circuit further includes an on/off switch, a visual indicator for indicating on/off status, a heat controller for selectively adjusting the temperature of the blades, and an automatic turn off switch for opening the circuit after an elapsed period or some action or non-action of physical movement of the razor for preserving battery life. In a preferred embodiment, all of the components of the electric circuit are housed on the blade cartridge, with the battery power source, switches and heat controller contained within a waterproof casing. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222311 | TABLEWARE INTEGRATED WITH TOOTHPICK - A tableware integrated with a toothpick includes a handle ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222312 | ADJUSTABLE PEELER - An adjustable peeler with a peeler guide for controlling cutting depth while peeling a food article, such as, but not limited to, a fruit or vegetable, is disclosed. The peeler guide may be attached to a knife blade that may include a pair of apertures. The peeler guide may include a peeler blade for peeling the food article, at least two support legs, and a channel positioned in each support leg. The peeler guide may be secured to the knife blade with fasteners extending through the channels into the apertures in the knife blade. Additionally, the peeler guide may be adjustable such that the peeler guide is movable in a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the knife blade via each channel. Furthermore, the peeler guide may be offset from the knife blade such that a gap exists between the knife blade and the peeler guide. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222313 | CHAIN LINK SHARPENING METHOD AND APPARATUS - Embodiments provide various components of a chain saw, including saw chain elements, sprockets, and other fixtures, that may facilitate sharpening of cutter links during operation. In various embodiments, the components may increase stability during sharpening, provide nose mounted sharpening fixtures, and/or facilitate the resizing and/or reshaping of a sharpening element. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222314 | ASSISTED-OPENING FOLDING KNIFE - The present invention is to provide an assisted-opening folding knife, which includes a handle having a first positioning groove and a first recess, a blade capable of pivotally springing out of the handle, and a pushing device. A first post on the blade is moved along the first recess while being rotated into the handle, and a second post on the blade is exposed outside the handle while being received in the handle. The pushing device includes a pushing element located in the first positioning groove and a second spring provided between the pushing element and the first positioning groove, so as for the pushing element to move along the groove. Thus, while the blade is rotated into the handle, the first post presses and passes the tip of the pushing element and is then blocked by the pushing element, thereby preventing the blade from springing out of the handle. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222315 | Cutting Instrument and Coating - A new and improved cutting instrument is provided having an enhanced coating. The coating includes titanium, chromium, nitrogen and carbon elements and provides increased wear resistance. The coating can be applied to a variety of metal and non-metallic substrates, which include scissors and knife blades. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222316 | Apparatus for Cutting Hair - An apparatus for cutting hair and, in particular, bangs, includes a main body portion configured to fit against a forehead of a user, the main body portion including at least one comb positioned on a front side thereof, a cutting element slidably attached to the main body portion, an adjustable strap attached to the main body portion, the strap positioned around a head of the user to secure the main body portion against the user's forehead. Once the main body portion is secure, the hair of the user is pulled over the main body portion and through the at least one comb, and the cutting element is then slid across the main body portion cutting the hair pulled through the at least one comb. The apparatus thus permits the user to cut their hair, preferably their bangs, in any fashion, preferably straight. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222317 | CUTTER BLADE HEAD FOR FIBER ROVING CHOPPER - A blade cartridge for a fiber roving chopper comprises an annular support and a plurality of blade holders. Each of the plurality of blade holders comprises a main body portion, a first end, a second end, and a blade. The first end of the main body portion is connected to the annular support. The second end of the main body portion is opposite the first end such that the main body portion is cantilevered from the annular support. The blade is integrally seated in the main body portion and extends between the first end and the second end. In a further embodiment of the invention, the main body portion of the blade holder includes first and second end notches that extend through the main body portion and the blade. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222318 | EXTENDABLE UTENSIL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An extendable utensil comprises a base part and a body formed from sheet material having a first surface and a second and surface, wherein the body is arranged in a wrap around the base part in successive turns, and a point on the first surface at an end of a turn is fixed to a point on the second surface at a beginning of the turn. A method of manufacturing an extendable utensil is also disclosed. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222319 | METHOD OF DETERMINING HEADING BY TURNING AN INERTIAL DEVICE - A method of determining a heading by means of an inertial device ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222320 | METHOD OF DETERMINING HEADING BY TURNING AN INERTIAL DEVICE - A method of determining a heading by means of an inertial device ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222321 | Level with a Magnet-Mounting Structure - A levels of the type including an elongate hollow frame and a magnet secured to the frame having a magnet-mounting structure which includes first and second magnet-holding members positioning the magnet with respect to a bottom-wall opening. The first magnet-holding member has a first side flange; and the second magnet-holding member has a second side flange. Each side flange is positioned to extend along one of opposite frame sidewalls at an inner surface of a frame bottom wall. A locking member pulls the magnet-holding members together such that the side flanges are locked inside the level frame along the opposite sidewalls, thereby mechanically securing the magnet to the level frame. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222322 | String holder for use with concrete masonry units (CMU's) and bricks - A Masonry Line Stabilizing Apparatus for use with CMU's and Bricks incorporates an elongate piece of metal with biasing faces, which secure a string line longitudinally through a string stabilizing lip. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222323 | CMM WITH MODULAR FUNCTIONALITY - An articulated arm CMM system comprises an articulated arm comprising a plurality of articulated arm members, a measuring probe at a distal end, and a base at a proximal end, the base comprising a docking portion. The articulated arm CMM system also includes a plurality of feature packs configured to electronically connect to the articulated arm via the docking portions and provide additional electronic functionality. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222324 | PORTABLE COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE HAVING A HANDLE THAT INCLUDES ELECTRONICS - A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine, comprising: a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends, the articulated arm including a plurality of connected arm segments, each arm segment including at least one position transducer for producing a position signal; a base section connected to the second end; and a probe assembly including a probe end and a handle; wherein the probe assembly is connected to the first end; wherein the handle contains electronics that include a processor; wherein the handle is configured to be gripped by a hand; and wherein the articulated arm coordinate measurement machine is configured to measure a three-dimensional coordinate of a point in space associated with the probe end. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222325 | SHEET STACK THICKNESS ESTIMATING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a sheet stack thickness estimating device including a driving device, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a pressing part and a sensor. The driving device provides a motive force to the sheet stack thickness estimating device so as to drive the first connecting rod moved horizontally for rotating the second connecting rod, so that the pressing part presses the sheets on the paper tray. By detecting if the signal generated by the sensor is blocked by the first connecting rod, the thickness estimating device can judge if the thickness of the sheets exceeds a predetermined value. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222326 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRAY DRYING A LIQUID - Described herein are devices and techniques for spray drying a fluid to produce a dried powder. Assemblies include a spray drying head attachable to a gas supplier and a liquid sample, such as a standard unit of blood product. The spray drying head can be adapted to provide an aerosolized flow of liquid sample exposed to a drying gas. The assembly also includes a drying chamber adapted to separate the aerosolized flow of liquid sample into a dried powder and humid air. The assembly can be disposable, provided in a sterilized kit and having simplified attachments allowing quick connect and disconnect from the gas and liquid sample. Separation of the powder from the humid air exiting the drying chamber occurs within a filtered collection bag. In some embodiments, one or more of the drying chamber and collection bag are formed form a thin-walled, collapsible material. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222327 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRYING SPORTS PADS AND APPAREL - A drying apparatus for drying sports pads or apparel is provided. The drying apparatus may include a first member and a second member. The first member may be aligned substantially perpendicular to the second member and slid into the second member to form the drying apparatus. The drying apparatus may be inserted into the sports pads or a portion of the apparel to permit air to flow throughout the innards of the sports pads or apparel, thereby facilitating the drying of the sports pads or apparel. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222328 | VEHICLE WASH DRYING SYSTEM - A drying station for a vehicle wash facility includes at least one rotatable drying wheel positioned adjacent a vehicle treatment area. The at least one rotatable drying wheel has a drying material disposed thereon and which can engage an exterior of the vehicle to remove water accumulated thereon. The drying station includes a beater device disposed adjacent the at least one rotatable drying wheel with the beater device and the drying wheel being engageable as the at least one rotatable drying wheel rotates. As the rotatable drying wheel spins, the drying material contacts the beater device to help minimize its level of saturation. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222329 | CONVERTIBLE SHOE FOR WALKING AND FOR ROLLER-SKATING, HAVING LATERALLY DEPLOYABLE WHEELS INCORPORATED IN ITS SOLE - The shoe has one to four wheels that, for walking, are placed horizontally in specific recesses in the sole, and that, for skating, are pivoted about longitudinal axes and blocked in a vertical position by a single latch, and project downwards relative to the sole, thereby transforming the shoe into a roller skate. This invention is of interest to manufacturers and users of shoes and of sports articles. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222330 | Women's shoes with lift-off top showcase for interchangeable designer inserts - Women's shoes with a lift-off top showcase for interchangeable designer inserts, where the showcase is attached to a strip which is disposed directly above and is longitudinally aligned along a center of a sole of said shoe, and where an upper end of said strip is attached at a first attachment point on a strap which encircles an upper portion of a woman's ankle, and a lower end of said strip is attached at a second attachment point at a forefoot retaining band located at a forefoot portion of the shoe. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222331 | CHARM ATTACHABLE TO AN OBJECT - A charm is received in a hole of an object to provide a decorative appearance. The charm includes a decorative portion and a connecting portion. The connecting portion includes a stem, a base located at one end of the stem and a stop located at an opposing end of the stem. The stop has an oval shape. When the charm is attached to the object, the stem is received in the hole, the stop is positioned inside the object, and the decorative portion is outside the object. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222332 | REMOVABLE OUTSOLE ELEMENTS FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR - An outsole element for an article of footwear having a base and a lug that extends from the base. The outsole element includes a body and a cavity defined in the body. The cavity receives the lug to removably couple the body to the lug. Also, the cavity includes an internal undercut. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222333 | VIBRATING ORTHOTIC SHOE INSERT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Vibrating orthotic shoe inserts and a method of manufacturing the same. In an embodiment, a vibrating orthotic shoe insert includes a forefoot portion configured to support a forefoot portion of a human foot; an arch portion configured to support an arch of the human foot, the arch portion including an area configured to be under a porta pedis of the human foot; and a heel portion configured to support a heel of the human foot. The arch portion includes a vibration element positioned within the area configured to be under the porta pedis of the human foot. The vibration element is configured to deliver vibration to the porta pedis of the human foot. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222334 | SNOWPLOW BLADE - By controlling the dimensions of a snowplow blade, improved snowplow performance may be achieved. In one embodiment, the snow that is being plowed moves both upward and outward from the mid-section of the snowplow blade toward and beyond each end of the snowplow blade. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222335 | DISASSEMBLY OF INTER-FITTING COMPONENTS - A tool for disassembling an excavation tooth assembly comprising first and second tooth members, the tool comprising:
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| 20120222336 | WORK MACHINE AND MOUNTING PIN ASSEMBLY - A work implement includes a ground engaging tool with a first through-hole, an adapter with a second through-hole, a retaining pin, a metal bushing and a metal retainer. The retaining pin is inserted into the first and second through-holes disposed in a state in which the ground engaging tool is in contact with the adapter. The retaining pin is inserted in an inside of an cylindrical member of the bushing, which is disposed at an end portion of the retaining pin inside the first through-hole. The metal retainer prevents the bushing from coming loose from the retaining pin by sandwiching the bushing between the metal retainer and the adapter at the end of the retaining pin. The bushing is disposed in a state that allows movement in an axial direction of the retaining pin between the adapter and the retainer on an outer peripheral face of the retaining pin. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222337 | Garment Roller Press - A convenient wrinkle removing device that employs a pair of rollers to press unsightly and undesirable wrinkles from an article of clothing while in a hanging position. The device comprises a pair of rollers attached to a frame, the frame having a handle for the user to grip. A suspended garment is inserted between the rollers, which are capable of translation and free rotation. The rollers lock into an operating position, compressing the garment therebetween while still maintaining their free rotation. This operating position enables the device to press the garment as it is fed therethrough. A user passes the article of clothing through the rollers, wherein the device flattens and removes wrinkles that may exist in the fabric of the garment. A heating element may be provided to improve the pressing operation, while clips are provided to control the garment as it is being pressed. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222338 | IRON RETAINING SYSTEM AND SUPPORT DEVICE THEREOF - A system for retaining a clothes iron includes a base plate having vertically offset front and rear portions configured to support a nose sole plate portion and a heal portion of the clothes iron, respectively, and lateral side portions configured to support opposing lateral side sole plate portions of the clothes iron, and a pair of holding arms configured to move from a first position below the base plate to a second position above the base plate and to contact side body portions of the clothes iron. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222339 | Collaborative advertising method and vessel for regional businesses - A collaborative advertising method and vessel enables regionally located businesses to simultaneously advertise to beverage consumers. The method comprises the steps of selecting and/or identifying a target advertising region selecting group of businesses from within the target advertising region. The businesses each contribute business-identifying and/or advertising media for display upon an advertising vessel, preferably in the form of a drinking vessel. The business-identifying information or select provider identifiers of beverage provider businesses are each featured on the vessel and advertisements flank the featured business identifier. The vessels are distributed to the beverage providers with primarily displayed select provider identifiers and secondarily displayed select advertisements. The vessels are served to customers at beverage provider establishments thereby exposing the customers to the primarily displayed select provider identifiers and secondarily displayed select advertisements. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222340 | SOLAR RECHARGEABLE SELF ILLUMINATED TAG - A self illuminated display board attached to a transparent material, like a window. The board contains a message or logo or picture illuminated by one or more light sources. When lighting conditions are strong, a solar panel tied to the main board recharge an energy storage device. When lighting conditions are low, the energy storage device powers the light source. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222341 | Hardware Item For Picture Frame - A picture frame is provided with L-shaped fasteners that assure that the picture or image is held in place within the frame. Each fastener has a projecting leg abutting the backing and a generally rearwardly extending second leg secured to the frame to prevent displacement of the front glass and assure that the backing is held in place. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222342 | PISTOL GRIP RECOIL ASSEMBLY FOR FIREARMS - A pistol grip recoil assembly for a firearm includes a rigid grip body formed with rest structure thereon and connected to a firearm. A substantially elastomeric, resilient and deformable grip insert is received in the grip body and forms a shock absorbing, cushioning backstrap engageable with the palm of a user's hand for minimizing recoil caused by discharge of the firearm. The grip body and grip insert are slidably engaged together by means of a dovetail arrangement and secured together thereafter by a means of a fastening structure. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222343 | Systems and methods for extracting ammunition from a carrier for loading onto a magazine speed loading tool - Systems and methods for extracting cartridges from a carrier for loading onto a magazine speed loading tool are disclosed herein. Apparatuses described herein includes a cartridge carrier that is configured to host ammunition cartridges, a loading medium tool that is configured to transition the transfer of cartridges from a cartridge carrier onto a magazine speed loading tool and a comb shaped tool configured to eject cartridges from a carrier into a magazine speed loading tool. In an apparatus that configured to transition the transfer of cartridges from a carrier onto a magazine speed loading tool is a routing channel that is defined by three sides of the apparatus. The routing channel is configured to receive and route cartridges extracted from a carrier. Two parallel sides of the routing channel are configured to suspend a cartridge carrier a specified length from the routing channel and transfer halts to forward momentum to the carrier to eject cartridges from the carrier. The apparatus also includes extractor ledges, defined by obstructions on a plane parallel to the plane of the routing channel which run the same length as the routing channel. The extractor ledges are configured to strip ammunition from cartridge carriers. A funnel in the routing channel coupled with a proximal end of the routing channel is configured to consolidate ammunition extracted and placed onto the routing channel into a single row and pass it through the proximal end of the routing channel for dispensing into a magazine speed loading tool. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222344 | Cleaning, maintenance, and servicing rest for accommodating either a long gun, a long gun having a scope and being inverted, or a long gun having an upper receiver pivoted to a lower receiver - A cleaning, maintenance, and servicing rest for accommodating either a long gun, a long gun having a scope and being inverted, or a long gun having an upper receiver pivoted to a lower receiver. The cleaning, maintenance, and servicing rest includes a frame, a first elevationally pivoting assembly, and a second elevationally pivoting assembly. The frame rests on a support surface. The first elevationally pivoting assembly is elevationally pivotably mounted to the frame, and releaseably holds the stock or the forearm of the long gun. The second elevationally pivoting assembly is elevationally pivotably mounted to the frame, releaseably holds the other of the stock or the forearm of the long gun, is coplanar with the first elevationally pivoting assembly so as to allow for accommodating the long gun, and is further elevationally pivotal separate from the first elevationally pivoting assembly so as to allow for accommodating either the long gun having the scope and being inverted or the long gun having the upper receiver pivoted to the lower receiver. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222345 | FISH-ON DEVICE - A new fish-on line indicator has a counterweight sufficiently heavy to hold a fishing line taut and sufficiently visible to alert the angler that the fishing has moved; a swivel to slip over the fishing line to position the counterweight for view of the action; and a connector for connecting the counterweight to the swivel, the connector comprising a sufficiently heavy and water resistant material. A screw eye can be substituted with a rod going through the counterweight and secured at one end with a plate and the other end connecting directly to the swivel. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222346 | METHOD OF PROTECTING BUILDINGS FROM TERMITE ATTACK - The present invention relates to a method for protecting the lower regions of and structure of a building from damage or degradation by termites. The method comprising for the steps of creating a region in the ground below the building having properties hostile to termites whereby to discourage them from approaching the vicinity of the building. In one embodiment means for creating a hostile region in the ground below the building are provided by a pump which creates a superatmospheric pressure field in this region. In another embodiment, treatment agents such as ozone may be delivered to the ground region in order to provide a hostile effect to the termites by affecting their pheromone chemistry and/or their reproductive or communicative behavior. A secondary function of the present invention relates to the creation of a forced ventilation of the habitable region within which the apparatus of the present invention resides. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222347 | BIO-BASED WAX COMPOSITIONS AND APPLICATIONS - Bio-based wax compositions contain at least one of the following components: epoxides of non-hydrogenated vegetable oils, epoxides of fatty acid esters. epoxides of tall oil fatty acid esters, chemically modified epoxides of non-hydrogenated vegetable oils, chemically modified epoxides of fatty acid esters, and chemically modified epoxides of tall oil fatty acid esters. The wax compositions can be used to produce candle sticks, container candles and/or composite materials. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222348 | MEDIUM-CHAIN ALKANOLS IN ADDITIVE CONCENTRATES FOR IMPROVING FOAM REDUCTION IN FUEL OILS | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222349 | ONE-STEP HYDRODEOXYGENATION AND REFORMATION OF ALDITOLS - This application provides an efficient method for fuel processing, comprising providing a fluid hydrocarbon fuel feedstock comprising an oxygenate; contacting the feedstock with a catalyst comprising Pt loaded with WO | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222350 | APPLYING ACOUSTIC WAVE TO RICE SEED METHOD FOR INCREASING YIELD AND DEVICE THEREOF - A method of applying acoustic wave to rice seeds for increasing yield comprises the following steps: (1) Process rice seeds by winnowing and/or wet separation; (2) Soak the rice seeds for 10 to 12 hours and pre-process by acoustic wave irradiation in power density from 0.25 to 25 w/L; (3) Use acoustic wave frequency from 10 khz to 2000 khz for acoustic wave processing; (4) Take out the rice seeds processed by the acoustic wave from soaking liquid and keep the rice seeds stationary until they excrete convex white flakes. A device for applying acoustic wave to rice seeds for increasing yield comprises a container ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222351 | COMPOSITIONS OF FINE FESCUE GRASSES FOR USE AS TURF IN AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT - Disclosed herein is a method for airfield management comprising the use of fine fescue grasses at airfield installations that results in environmental benefits to airports, including protection of human life and wildlife; reduced gas emissions from decreased mowing, decreased storm water runoff due to deeper and larger root systems of vegetative cover, increased soil stabilization, moderation of airport temperatures and heat effects to the atmosphere, and tremendous financial savings to the aviation industry and consequently to the public. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222352 | Growth device for crop and cladding or construction part manufactured therewith - The invention relates to a growth device for crop, provided with at least a casing and a core part, wherein the casing is substantially manufactured from fluid impermeable material and surrounds the at least one core part at least partly, wherein the core part comprises a growth medium or is formed therefrom. The invention further relates to an assembly of at least two of such growth devices, a cladding or construction part comprising such growth device and a method for the manufacture of growth devices. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222353 | Method to Produce Methane Rich Fuel Gas from Carbonaceous Feedstocks Using a Steam Hydrogasification Reactor and a Water Gas Shift Reactor - A method for producing high levels of methane based on a combination of steam hydrogasification and a shift reactor is provided using carbonaceous material. Hydrogen produced by the shift reactor can be recycled back into the steam hydrogasifier. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222354 | REFRACTORY WALLS, AND GASIFICATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A refractory wall comprises a hotface layer comprising a hotface surface configured to be adjacent to a carbonaceous gasification environment, a backing layer facing the hotface layer, and a cooling layer facing the backing layer and configured to cool the hotface layer via the backing layer. A gasification device and a gasification process are also presented. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222355 | METHOD FOR GASIFICATION OF CARBONACEOUS SOLID MATERIALS - An apparatus for thermochemical conversion of solid carbonaceous materials into fluid fuels using a fluid source of oxygen and an external source of concentrated radiation includes a reactor having a wall defining a cavity; a radiation inlet positioned in the wall for passing concentrated radiation into the cavity; and at least one inlet for introducing a fluid reactant flow of a source of oxygen and particles of carbonaceous material into direct exposure to the concentrated radiation in the cavity so as to heat and thermochemically convert the particles into fluid fuel. A process and system are also provided. The fluid source of oxygen is preferably steam and the carbonaceous material is preferably particles of petcoke. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222356 | ACTUATION DEVICE - A push-push arrangement includes a housing, a pusher supported in the housing to be rotatable and axially movable, and a ring surrounding the pusher and supported in an axially fixed and rotatable manner. A first diverting surface on the pusher engages a projection of the ring and rotates the ring when the pusher is moved into the housing by a first stroke. A locking recess on the pusher receives the projection when the pusher is released after the first stroke and locks the pusher in a locking position after a reverse stroke. A second diverting surface engages the projection when the pusher is moved out of the locking position by a second stroke further into the housing, whereby the pusher is movable out of the ring into its furthest extended position. The projection of the ring exits through an opening at the inner actuation end of the pusher. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222357 | TAILGATE GAP COVER - Disclosed is a vehicle gap cover, such as a tailgate gap cover, for covering a gap defined between two moving components of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the gap cover is a tailgate gap cover for covering the tailgate gap defined between a truck bed and a gate of a truck. The tailgate gap cover includes a cover having a first edge portion, a second edge portion and an exposed portion therebetween. The first edge portion is connected to one of the gate and the truck bed while the second edge portion is slideably received at the other of the gate and the truck bed so that the exposed portion covers the tailgate gap. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222358 | Cover Assembly of Optical Disk Device - A cover assembly of the optical disk device is disclosed. The cover assembly includes a panel, a cover, a rotating plate, and an elastic member. The panel is disposed on an electronic apparatus and includes an opening. The cover is disposed in front of the opening to shield the opening and optical disk device. The rotating plate includes a first pivoting member connected to the panel and located at an end of a first side of rotating plate and a second pivoting member connected to the cover and located at an end of a second side of rotating plate. The panel includes a first connecting member inside, and the cover includes a second connecting member. One end of elastic member is connected to the first connecting member, and the other end of elastic member is connected to the second connecting member to recover the cover. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222359 | PRESSURE RELIEF DOOR WITH COUNTERWEIGHT MECHANISM - A counterweight mechanism that includes a radial arm with a weight and a series of elements interconnected between the door and the arm. The weight provides a closing force when in a first position and provides an opening force when in another position. The weight may be an over center weight and the closing force reduces when the weight moves toward an over center position. The counterweight mechanism may require manual resetting after the weight is in the second position. Door movement may be though an angle that is less than an angle of movement of the radial arm | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222360 | COLLAPSIBLE DOOR TRIM PULL HANDLE - A collapsible vehicle door pull handle comprising two separate pieces joined together by a break away feature. This arrangement allows the pull handle to be strong when the occupant pulls the vehicle door closed, but allows deflection because of the break away feature during a side impact event. The collapsible vehicle door pull handle comprises a handle, a base, an attachment member fitted to one of the handle and the base, and an elastic deformable portion having a keyway for receiving and holding the attachment member with the attachment portion being on the other of the base and the handle. According to this arrangement the handle and the base may be moved toward one another on deformation of the deformable portion during a side impact event. The attachment member includes a post having a pair of opposed flat surfaces and a pair of opposed curved surfaces. The keyway includes a channel which terminates into a post retaining area that is wider than said channel. The channel is defined by a pair of opposed walls. The post retaining area is defined by a curved wall. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222361 | Draft Stopping Device - A draft stopping device comprised of interior and exterior insulation that allows a user to effectively and efficiently prevent or reduce drafts from entering a home or other structure beneath an exterior door or window. The draft stopping device is relatively inexpensive to manufacture, aesthetically pleasing, and does not require installation hardware that can damage the surface of the exterior door or window for which it is being used. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222362 | SURFACE-MODIFIED POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND AND PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF - A surface-modified polycrystalline diamond and a processing method thereof are provided in the present disclosure. The polycrystalline diamond comprises a polycrystalline diamond body, holes are formed on the polycrystalline diamond body after a catalyst metal is removed, and the holes are embedded with a non-catalyst metal after the catalyst metal is removed therefrom. Thus, thermal damage and stress damage to the polycrystalline diamond during operations at a high temperature are eliminated, improving the thermal conductivity of the surface of the polycrystalline diamond, reducing the temperature of the area around the operating point of the polycrystalline diamond and, therefore, the service life of the polycrystalline diamond is prolonged. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222363 | METHODS OF FORMING POLYCRYSTALLINE TABLES AND POLYCRYSTALLINE ELEMENTS AND RELATED STRUCTURES - Methods of forming a polycrystalline table comprise disposing a plurality of particles comprising a superabrasive material, a substrate comprising a hard material, and a catalyst material in a mold. The plurality of particles is partially sintered in the presence of the catalyst material to form a brown polycrystalline table having a first permeability attached to an end of the substrate. The substrate is removed from the brown polycrystalline table and catalyst material is removed from the brown polycrystalline table. The brown polycrystalline table is then fully sintered to form a polycrystalline table having a reduced, second permeability. Intermediate structures formed during a process of attaching a polycrystalline table to a substrate comprising a substantially fully leached brown polycrystalline table. The substantially fully leached brown polycrystalline table comprises a plurality of interbonded grains of a superabrasive material. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222364 | POLYCRYSTALLINE TABLES, POLYCRYSTALLINE ELEMENTS, AND RELATED METHODS - Polycrystalline elements comprise a substrate and a polycrystalline table attached to an end of the substrate. The polycrystalline table comprises a first region of superabrasive material having a first permeability and at least a second region of superabrasive material having a second, lesser permeability, the at least second region being interposed between the substrate and the first region. Methods of forming a polycrystalline element comprise attaching a polycrystalline table comprising a first region of superabrasive material having a first permeability and at least a second region of superabrasive material having a second, lesser permeability to an end of a substrate, the at least a second region being interposed between the first region and the substrate. Catalyst material is removed from at least the first region of the polycrystalline table. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222365 | REFLECTIVE ROOF - Technologies and implementations for reflective roofs are generally disclosed. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222366 | RAIN GUTTER COVER - A cover panel to overlie the upwardly-facing opening of a rain gutter trough to block the entry into the trough of leaves and other debris which would otherwise block or restrict the flow of water from a downspout opening formed in the gutter trough. The cover includes a curved outermost end that overlies and is spaced from a front edge of the gutter trough and around which water flows into the gutter trough. The cover also includes a plurality of longitudinally-extending, spaced, parallel ridges for spreading a substantially uniform flow of water over and across the upper surface of the cover, and a plurality of longitudinally-extending rows of openings on the downstream side of the flow path of water over the cover after it has passed the ridges, to allow water to fall through the openings and into the gutter trough. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222367 | Above-Ground Shelter and Method of Installing Same - An improved above-ground storm shelter having sidewalls comprised of two panels, an outer panel and an inner panel, a door means for allowing ingress and egress and for remaining securely closed during a storm event, and a roof adapted to be affixed thereto, whereby sound of articles striking the sidewalls during a storm event is lessened, and the two panels provide enhanced structural integrity compared with a single panel of comparable thickness. The sidewalls may be manufactured in modular segments adapted to be joined together to form a desired size of shelter. Preferably, at least one segment has defined therein a ventilation port with a cover means for preventing projectiles from entering the shelter during a storm event while allowing equalization of pressure. Also, a method of installing an above-ground shelter having the steps of providing modular wall segments having an outer panel separated from an inner panel a fixed distance by at least one structural member, the wall segments and structural members thereby defining a space between the panels; providing at least one door means; assembling a plurality of modular wall segments and a door means into a shelter; affixing a roof to a top edge of the modular panels and the door segment; affixing at least one transport means for rollingly moving the assembled shelter; transporting the assembled shelter to a desired location within the structure; and affixing the shelter to a floor at the desired location. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222368 | INDOOR TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED DECORATIVE PANEL WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - An indoor environmental protection and temperature controlling decoration board comprises a front panel, a back panel, valves, a pipe of a temperature controlling device and seal components. Fixing pins with pawls are assembled on the back panel to fix the decoration board conveniently on the inner wall of building. The decoration board also comprises a sealed cavity with water/air inlet groove and outlet groove to supplying heat or cold air into the room, and the sealed cavity is formed by a heat dissipation layer, an insulating layer and separating beams. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222369 | Isolation Platform - The present invention provides a platform for supporting various equipment and/or structure which assists in isolating such structure from vibrations (“noise”) external to the platform. Generally, the platform comprises upper and lower plates, having conical depressions, upon which the upper plate supports the above-mentioned structure, and the lower plate contacting surface/area upon which the supported structure otherwise would have rested. Between the upper and lower plates, a plurality of rigid, spherical bearings are placed within the conical depressions, thereby allowing the upper and lower plates to displace relative to one another. Additionally, the platform may be provided with retaining mechanisms for holding the structure to be supported, maintaining the plates together and providing additional damping effects. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222370 | FORCE DISTRIBUTION AND ATTENUATION DEVICE FOR USE IN A ROOF ANCHOR SAFETY SYSTEM - An anchor-to-lanyard adjustable riser cable with a choke and bearing plate. The device is positioned between a roof truss and a safety anchor system to better distribute the weight of a roofer on the truss in the event the roofer falls. The bearing plate is configured to engage a portion of the truss and to distribute forces into this structural member, thereby leading to attenuation of those forces. The bearing plate is provided with a non-skid surface to resist movement of the same along the structural member. Guide channels are provided on the bearing plate to receive portions of the cable from the cable choke therethrough. The bearing plate aids in protecting the structural member from being damaged by a lanyard extending to the safety harness in response to forces generated by the falling roofer. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222371 | RADIANT BAFFLE/COLLECTOR FOR ROOF CONSTRUCTION AND RETROFIT - A baffle system that can be used to provide ventilation to attics and roofs at the time of new roof construction or retrofit and further provides for solar thermal energy control and harvesting systems in conjunction or combination with the baffle systems. According to one embodiment, the baffle vents are made from a resilient material and are designed and configured to be flexed into a deformed shape, positioned between adjacent roof rafters and released whereupon the baffle vents become wedged between adjacent roof rafters. The baffle vents can function as radiant barriers by providing the baffle vents with a reflecting coating(s) or reflective surface(s). The baffle vents can function as radiant collectors by positioning solar thermal collectors in the air flow channels defined by the baffle vents and darkening the lower surface of the roof sheeting plane. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222372 | ADJUSTING DEVICE OF A STATIONARY PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - The invention relates to a support structure ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222373 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INSULATING GLAZING - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing at least one portion of a seal ensuring gas-tightness between at least one first and one second glass panel in a glazing system, the method including the following steps: depositing a first adhesive layer on a first peripheral area of the first panel and a second adhesive layer on a second peripheral area of the second panel; welding a first metal seal element to the first adhesive layer; welding a second metal seal element or said first metal seal element to the second adhesive layer. According to the invention, the first and second adhesive layers are deposited using a high-speed oxy-fuel flame-spraying method. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222374 | WALL SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a block building system for building a wall structure that includes a plurality of pre-formed blocks configured to be stacked vertically upon one another to form the wall structure. Each block has at least one frustum-shaped protrusion on a top surface of the block, a horizontal channel formed in a bottom surface of the block, and at least one aperture extending vertically through an interior of the block. The system also has at least one base track, a plurality of T-shaped reinforcement members configured to engage with and extend upwardly from the track, a plurality of extension members that interlock with and extend T-shaped reinforcement members, and securing members. One or more courses of blocks can be vertically stacked over the base track by passing the T-shaped reinforcement members and/or extension members through the apertures formed in the blocks, thereby forming the wall structure. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222375 | Method to Compress Prefabricated Deck Units by Tensioning Elements at Intermediate Supports - A structural system comprised of prefabricated deck units spaced along longitudinal load-carrying members which produces longitudinal axial compression in deck units. During construction, prefabricated deck units are erected on top of and supported by the longitudinal load-carrying members via leveling devices, which also permit relative motion between the longitudinal load-carrying members and the prefabricated deck units. Anchor assemblies are affixed to the longitudinal load-carrying members near intermediate supports. Tensioned structural elements are installed in the anchor assemblies between spans and stressed to induce tension in the longitudinal load-carrying members and subsequently produce deck compression. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222376 | PLUG AND PLATE FOR WATERPROOFING AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - An open vent plug minimizes blockage within a second hole drilled in a basement wall to minimize back pressure within the wall and insure ventilation through cells within the wall to drive water into a bleeder hole. The open vent port has a hole therethrough that forms an opening joining the cells and atmosphere. The vent port preferably has a screened opening at one or both ends to prevent debris from blocking the second hole, and sidewalls of the open vent port prevent the wall from crumbling into the hole and blocking airflow therethrough. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222377 | Grain Bin Floor Panel - In a grain bin floor panel having first and second floor surface extending outwardly from a central support leg to respective first and second side support legs, the central support leg includes first and second upright portions and a lower portion connected between respective lower ends of the first and second upright portion. The first and second upright portions are connected to respective ones of the first and second floor surfaces at the upper ends of the upright portions and are spaced apart from one another at respective lower ends. The lower portion is generally concave such that the lower ends of the first and second upright portions together with the lower portion forms a concave quadrilateral. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222378 | FLOOR PANEL AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING FLOOR PANELS - Floor panel, which, at least at two opposite edges, is provided with coupling means allowing to couple two of such floor panels to each other at the respective edges, such that the respective floor panels, in the coupled condition, are locked in a vertical direction perpendicular to the plane of the coupled floor panels, as well as in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the respective edges and in the plane of the coupled floor panels, wherein the locking in at least one of the aforementioned directions is obtained by at least an element which preferably is resilient and, during the coupling movement, moves in the direction of the edges concerned. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222379 | Wind Power Plant - The invention relates to a wind turbine ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222380 | Mount for connecting an article to a roof and method of use - A mount for connecting an article to a roof includes a flange which is connectable to the roof and a post which is received by the flange. In an embodiment, the post and flange cooperate with a bolt which holds the two together. In another embodiment, the post includes an elongated chamber through which an electrical wire can be routed. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222381 | Washer Assembly and Arcuate Threaded Fastener - A ferrule ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222382 | Structural Support Device with Web Brace - A structural support device for supporting a joist relative to a support, wherein the joist has a web and a bottom, may include a hanger assembly having a seat configured for resting the bottom of the joist thereon, a side portion extending therefrom, and a securing portion extending from the side portion for securing the device to the support, and a web brace assembly operably extending from the hanger assembly at a junction and configured for articulation between a pre-adjusted position and an adjusted position to adjustably engage and align with the web of the joist. A method of making and using are also provided. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222383 | Brick mould trim - A starter bracket is attached to a wall and a mould trim piece is inserted therein such that a pair of opposed legs of the bracket engage respective longitudinal edges of the trim piece. A back plate of the bracket extends vertically and on one side has a longer L-shaped formation extending forward and laterally, and at the other side, a shorter leg extending forward and laterally. The inner edge of the shorter leg is preferably in the form of a compressible edge. The back plate is nailed to a wall, the longer leg of the bracket is inserted in one slot on one side of the trim piece, and a short slot on the other side of the trim piece is snapped onto the shorter leg to complete the installation. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222384 | System for the Placement of Modular Fill Material Forming Co-Joined Assemblies - A system for the placement of modular fill material forming co-joined assemblies that promotes increased efficiency in fill material building methods by utilizing the capabilities of aerial conveyance devices, the pre-assembly of forms, the rapid bracing of forms, and the sequential placement of enclosure forms. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120222385 | CONSTRUCTION PANEL POSITIONING AND SUPPORT SYSTEM AND TOOLS - A construction panel positioning tool includes a ramp member having a support platform to support a panel edge, and a downwardly inclined ramp section configured to slidingly engage and guide a panel edge placed thereon toward the support platform. A stabilizing member coupled to the ramp member engages a structural building component to support the ramp member in position. A construction panel support tool includes a suspension frame having guides that slidably engage a ceiling joist, and a support member cantilevered thereto, which has a top surface spaced from the bottom of a ceiling joist to provide clearance for a construction panel. A system includes one or more of each tool. The positioning tool(s) is/are installed to position and support a first panel edge. The opposite panel edge is then lifted against the ceiling and then supported by the support member of a support tool that is moved into place. | 2012-09-06 |
