| 36th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
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| 20110214312 | FOLDABLE FOOTWEAR - A foldable footwear for easy storage, comprising an upper; an insole having a top surface and a bottom surface; the insole defining a first folding member comprising a U-shaped indentation in the top surface; a padding layer positioned on the top surface of the insole; and an outsole attached to the bottom surface of the insole and the upper, the outsole defining a second folding member, wherein the first and second folding members are positioned at an approximate middle section of the footwear and act together to ease folding of the footwear. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214313 | FLEX GROOVE SOLE ASSEMBLY WITH BIASING STRUCTURE - An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly that is operably coupled to the upper. The sole assembly includes a first portion and a second portion that are separated by a groove. Also, the article of footwear includes a biasing structure that is elongate and nonextendable. The biasing structure is operably coupled to the sole assembly to bias the first and second portions of the sole assembly generally toward each other. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214314 | Cleat Assembly - A cleat for use with an article of footwear is disclosed. The cleat includes a projection, a curved portion with a beveled edge, and a lever arm. A centipede cleat assembly can be formed from a plurality of cleats. The centipede cleat assembly attaches to an outsole of an article of footwear. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214315 | THERAPY SHOE - Methods and systems for aiding with dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement, reducing edema, reducing leg cramping, treating plantar fasciitis in the extremities, and/or the like. In an exemplary embodiment, a therapy shoe entirely contains a therapy device which provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The system may assist blood circulation which may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214316 | Contoured snow shovel with narrow apex - A contoured snow shovel facilitates the removal of snow and ice. The contoured snow shovel is constructed with a handle attached to an arm portion which, in turn, extends to a shovel segment. The shovel segment comprises a contoured converging blade. Vertical side walls of the contoured converging blade are joined together to form a narrow apex. Due to the narrow apex, the shovel head easily cuts through snow layers and ice. Broken-up particles of the snow and ice collecting along either side of the shovel head, are moved substantially simultaneously in opposite, lateral directions, and plowed from the pathway being shoveled. Walkways and motor pathways are thereby cleared quickly, at low cost in a reliable, efficient manner. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214317 | ELECTRIC MINING SHOVEL SADDLE BLOCK ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE WEAR PLATES - A saddle block assembly including a main body having a shipper shaft opening through the main body bottom end, and an eccentric pin opening in the main body top end, an eccentric pin received in an eccentric pin opening in the top end of the main body, and a wear plate support. The wear plate support has a pin receiving opening, the eccentric pin being received in the pin receiving opening. Wear plates are mounted on the bottom end of the wear plate support and are adapted to bear against the top of a dipper handle. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214318 | Paper Stock Card with Wireless Communication Capability - A wireless greeting card or post card includes memory for storing digital content and a wireless transceiver for transferring the digital content to a recipient user device in close proximity to the wireless paper stock card. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214319 | ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS - The present invention is to provide an improved electronic greeting card, which includes an automatic power-on device that can play pre-recorded message of the sender as soon as it is opened to surprise the receiver of the card. It also includes a slidable USB connector, which provides facilitates for users in transferring or re-recording digital data from/to the electronic greeting card. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214320 | FLOWGUIDE DECORATION - A flowguide decoration has a viewing vessel filled with fluid and decorative particles. The flowguide decoration also contains a flowguide positioned within the viewing vessel. The flowguide in combination with the viewing vessel defines a flow path for movement of the fluid and the decorative particles within the viewing vessel. A motor-driven impeller is also contained within the flowguide decoration, which imparts motion to the fluid and the decorative particles along the flow path when the impeller is rotating. A light that illuminates one or more of the viewing vessel, flowguide, fluid, and decorative particles; a speaker that plays one or more of songs, sounds, and voices; a battery that powers one or more of the light, speaker, and motor-driven impeller; and/or circuitry that controls one or more of the light, speaker, and motor-driven impeller may also be included. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214321 | SIGN SUPPORT - A sign support includes a mounting bracket and a sign holder. The mounting bracket selectively engages an associated fixture. The sign holder has a mounting bracket engaging member and a sign holding member that engages and holds a sign. An adhesive fastens the mounting bracket engaging member to the mounting bracket. The adhesive is an upstream adhesive such that the user receives the mounting bracket already bonded to the sign holder. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214322 | MOUNTING SPRING, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A SIGN - A mounting system and method for tautly mounting a flexible material sign includes a plurality of mounting springs affixed to an associated sign structure. Each of the plurality of mounting springs includes a base portion, a grasping portion and a spring portion. The base portion is adapted to be secured to an associated sign structure, such as a structure to which the flexible material sign is to be mounted, a frame or similar structure surrounding the flexible material sign, etc. The grasping portion includes a finger adapted to be received within an aperture of the flexible material sign. The spring portion is disposed between the base portion and the grasping portion for applying a tension to the flexible material sign. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214323 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING SIGNS TO CONCRETE ROAD BARRIERS - A mounting arrangement for securing signs at select positions along the length of a concrete barrier is provided by forming a longitudinally extending groove within one side of the barrier and slideably positioning a bolt within the channel so that the bolt is captured within the channel for longitudinal movement relative thereto and extends through the groove and to the exterior of the barrier. The bolt extends through a sign support on the exterior of the barrier. A nut engaged with the bolt draws the sign support into secure engagement with the exterior surface of the barrier. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214324 | SIGN SUPPORT - A sign support includes a mounting bracket and a sign holder. The mounting bracket selectively engages an associated fixture. The sign holder has a mounting bracket engaging member and a sign holding member that engages and holds a sign. An adhesive fastens the mounting bracket engaging member to the mounting bracket. The adhesive is an upstream adhesive such that the user receives the mounting bracket already bonded to the sign holder. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214325 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SHELF LABEL - An advertising display mounting device is provided for attaching promotional displays to a price channel mounted on the edge of a grocery or other retail store shelf. This mounting device is made from a flat piece of paper stock having score lines for folding. Die cuts that form clips when pushed out from mounting flaps of the device are adapted to mate with the price channel of the shelf. The device, when folded and mounted to the price channel has a center portion that extends outwards from the price channel. A die cut where the center portion meets the center portion causes a gap thereat, which enables the center portion to descend vertically from the price channel. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214326 | MAGAZINE SAFETY DEVICE - Devices and methods for converting a magazine capable of holding live rounds to being capable of only holding blanks at the bottom of the magazine. A magazine safety device includes a spacer and a follower in one embodiment. The spacer can be sized and shaped so as to be placed generally between the front and rear walls of a magazine, with a portion of the spacer being disposed adjacent to a round loading opening of the magazine. Embodiments of the magazine safety device can allow a user to quickly and efficiently inspect the magazine to confirm the magazine is not loaded with live rounds. In one embodiment, the magazine safety device includes a highly visible spacer that can allow a user to confirm the magazine is loaded with blanks. Additionally, embodiments of the magazine safety device can prevent the magazine from being loaded with a plurality of live rounds. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214327 | TWO PIECE UPPER RECEIVER FOR FIREARMS - A two piece upper receiver for a firearm including a first piece having a front end, a rear end, a top, and a bottom, the first piece constructed to operatively carry a bolt carrier and bolt, and to have a barrel coupled to the front end. The bottom is constructed to have a lower receiver coupled thereto. The first piece includes a backbone extending along the top between the front end and the rear end, the back bone having upwardly directed indexing surfaces. A second piece overlies the backbone and includes mating surfaces engaging the indexing surfaces, aligning the second piece with the first piece. A receiving structure is opposite the mating surfaces for receiving accessory devices mounted thereon. Fasteners fixedly attach the second piece to the first piece to form a complete upper receiver. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214328 | INTEGRATED RAIL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Embodiments of the application can include an integrated rail system construction for a firearm with transverse ribs or tabs (e.g., picatinny rail) to include an undercut or slot at a front and/or rear face to cooperate with mounting structure for a detachable accessory. Embodiments of a rail structure can include a channel to pass wires used to power accessories mounted to the rail. Embodiments of the application can include methods for manufacturing an integral rail system. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214329 | WEAPON ACCESSORY MOUNTING ADAPTER - A weapon accessory mounting adapter that increases the accessory mounting capacity of a weapon by utilizing a bipod stud or picatinny rail to attach accessories. This in turn, makes the weapon and its operator more responsive to changing shooting scenarios. The weapon accessory mounting adapter utilizes the bayonet mounting lug and flash suppressor of the weapon for temporary attachment of the accessories. This configuration allows the retention of weapon ergonomics when the weapon accessory mounting adapter is attached and maintains a low weapon weight when detached. Good ergonomics and low weight are important considerations in regard to effective weapon handling. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214330 | BIPOD DEVICE FOR USE WITH A FIREARM - Bipods and mounting devices for attaching to and supporting firearms, more specifically, bipods which allow independent tension-adjustable movement around two axes. For example, the bipod assembly can be tension-adjusted with a first cam lock for cant movement and can be tension-adjusted with a second cam lock for pivotal movement. Accordingly, independently tension-adjustable and lockable pivot and cam adjustments are provided by this bipod assembly | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214331 | ICE FISHING TIP-DOWN - The present disclosure relates to tip-down devices used in fishing and particularly adapted for use in ice fishing. In various exemplary embodiments, the tip down includes a pivoting rod holder wherein the fishing rod pivots between two positions and automatically moves away from intermediate positions, the two positions differing in the tip of the fishing rod being held upward or downward. In various exemplary embodiments, the disclosed tip-down includes a line clip, which is used to temporarily hold the fishing line in place (e.g., at a point between the reel and the first eye of the fishing rod). The disclosed tip-down the fishing rod to be set up in a way that allows a fish to take the bait and attempt to swim away without resistance from the fishing line or rod while still indicating a strike and allowing the user, who may be remote from the fishing rod, time to respond. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214332 | Fishing Lure - An artificial fishing lure that has a sleeve extending over the lure to create a water resistant cavity. Wherein the sleeve is made to elastically constrict around at least the head to hold the sleeve thereto. The sleeve may have a diving lip mounted to the front to regulate the depth of the lure while being pulled through the water. The sleeve may have at least one appendage mounted thereto. The cavity may be used to place fish scent attractant material, weights, air or other desirable material therein. At least one hole may be mounted through the circumscribing wall in a location juxtaposing the cavity. The sleeve may also contain at least one partition positioned in the cavity. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214333 | Fishing Lure - A bottom fishing lure having a lure body and a hook. The lure body includes a head portion and tail portion. The tail portion has a hook attached thereto. The hook includes a shank secured to the tail portion of the lure and a hook end. An eyelet is secured to the head portion of the lure and provides a point at which a fishing line can be secured to the lure. A center axis extends along the length of the lure and a plane extends along the center axis. The head portion of the lure contains a substantial mass or weight and is positioned below the plane extending along the center axis. This positions the hook above the bottom of a body of water and prevents the hook from snagging any objects on the bottom. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214334 | Artificial Bait Trailer Retainer - A device attachable to an artificial fishing lure to prevent an artificial trailer bait from sliding down the lure's fish hook comprises a piece of wire that is preformed into a generally U-shape exhibiting a pair of legs joined by a base segment and where the terminal portion of each of the legs is turned inward towards its opposed leg. Depending on the type of artificial lure employed, the base segment of the U-shape piece of wire is formed to suit the application. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214335 | FISHING SINKER FOR PREVENTING LOSS THEREOF - Disclosed is a fishing sinker for preventing a loss thereof, and capable of preventing the contamination of fresh water or seawater and easily adjusting the height of the fishing sinker. The fishing sinker comprises a weight, an environment-friendly resin layer made of a biodegradable polyester and laminated on an outer surface of the weight in a predetermined thickness, and a plurality of linear protrusions formed at an outer surface of the environment-friendly resin layer. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214336 | TACKLE CONTAINER WITH REMOVABLE INSERTS HAVING COAXIALLY NOTHCED POSTS - The invention is a tackle container that incorporates interchangeable and removable inserts. The inserts secure different kinds of fishing lures and baits. For example, the inserts hold segmented lures within notched upright posts. In this regard, the inserts may be suitably structured to hold spinner bait lures, buzz bait lures, or other fishing lures with segmented bodies. Moreover, the inserts are interchangeable to facilitate a wider variety of uses for the tackle container. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214337 | ANIMAL TRAP HAVING TIMED RELEASE DOOR - An animal trap includes a housing having an opening, a door coupled to the housing, and a latch mechanism. The door is movable between a closed position in which the door obstructs the opening and an open position in which the opening is unobstructed. The latch mechanism is coupled to either the housing or the door and is configured to enable the door to be opened after a period of time has elapsed. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214338 | PEST DETERRENT SYSTEM - Embodiments are directed to deterring pests using a user-customizable array of spikes buried under the surface of the ground. A system is provided for deterring pests using a user-customizable array of spikes buried under the surface of the ground. The system includes a lattice sheet with one or more interconnected segments, where each interconnected segment includes various recipient nodules configured to receive pest deterring spikes. In this way, the lattice sheet comprises a user-customizable array of pest deterring spikes. The pest deterring system also includes various pest deterring spikes, each of which is fastened orthogonally to at least one of the recipient nodules on the lattice sheet, so that the pest deterring spikes are positioned toward the ground surface. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214339 | Electric Pest Deterrent Tracks and Systems - Electrical deterrent systems are presented. A deterrent system can include electrical deterrent tracks comprising an insulator base and a conducting strip affixed to a top surface of the track. The bases can include one or more base connectors that allow tracks to be joined together in various configurations including area covering arrays. The conducting strips can be woven, non-woven, meshes, or other types of conductors. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214340 | Ant barrier for hummingbird feeders - A device used with nectar type bird feeders that acts as a barrier to prevent ant contamination. The device is positioned between the nectar feeder and the feeder support or is adapted to fit directly on a feeder or feeder support. The device is configured to hold a tacky polymer insert that is located to be in the only path available to the ants attempting to crawl to the feeder. The ants are prevented from entering and contaminating the nectar-feeder as they will not cross over the tacky polymer insert. The elastic, shape retaining tacky polymer insert is very easy to remove and can be handled directly where it can be cleaned with liquid soap and water if it become dirty or dust covered. The ant barrier device with the tacky polymer inserts can perform effectively as an ant barrier for several feeding seasons. Alternatively, a unitary structured, tacky polymer barrier may be constructed for direct attachment to a nectar-type birdfeeder or feeder support structure. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214341 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING A MIXTURE OF CELLULOSE/PLASTIC WASTE PARTICLES TO FORM A FUEL - The invention relates to a method for processing a mixture of cellulose/plastic waste particles comprising cellulose and thermoplastic materials. The thermoplastic material constitutes at least 10 weight% of the total weight of the waste mixture The cellu-lose/plastic waste mixture is first dried by treatment with a medium with a temperature in the range of 50 to 150 ° C., wherein the exit temperature of the drying medium has a temperature of 115 ° C. or less. The dried cellulose/plastic waste mixture is then fed to a purification stage, and subjected to the operation of the purification stage. The purification stage comprises at least one separator selected from the group of: wind separator, sieve, metal separator, separator for separating out chlorine- containing components, or a combination thereof. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214342 | ARTIFICIAL FIREPLACE LOG WITH COMBUSTION ILLUMINATED MESSAGE OR IMAGE - An artificial fireplace log made of combustible or noncombustible material which due to its shape and method of manufacturing provides and internal combustion chamber. Combustible material is introduced into the combustion chamber where it is burned. In the wall of the body which forms the artificial fireplace log are vents which allow for the introduction of air and the exhausting of combustion gases and flames which cause the appearance of a log burning. In the wall of the log body are openings in the shape of an intended message or image which when illuminated by the combustion occurring in the combustion chamber present a message or image to the viewer. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214343 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONVERSION OF BIOMASS TO BIOFUEL - Embodiments presented herein describe an apparatus and method to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a high performance solid fuel. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214344 | Greenhouse and Method of Making Same - A greenhouse comprising at least one elongate self supporting tube having a wall defining an interior space. The at least one elongate tube is formed from a light transmissive material to permit plant growth within said interior space. The at least one tube is supported by a base support system. A plurality of tubes may be arranged into an assembly shaped like a pyramid. Growing medium and/or at least one solar panel may be disposed in the interior space of the topmost tube. One or a plurality of assemblies may be attached to a building to form a facility. A plurality of facilities may be arranged in proximity to one another. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214345 | TRUNK MOUNTED CHRISTMAS TREE WATER LEVEL MEASURING AND ALARM DEVICE - A trunk mounted Christmas tree water level measuring and alarm device includes a housing configured to be mounted to the tree trunk of a Christmas tree through at least one variable length attaching strap. A first water level sensor rod extends down from the housing and configured to extend into a water reservoir of a tree stand supporting the Christmas tree at a low water level. Another sensor rod may extend to a high water level. The housing including a power supply and at least one water level alarm configured to activate when the sensor rod(s) indicate a water level in the water reservoir below the low water level or, optionally, above the high water level. The housing further includes a light sensor and an alarm override wherein the alarm is overridden when the light sensor indicates the presence of less than a preset threshold of light around the housing. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214346 | FERTILIZER DELIVERY SYSTEM AND DEVICE - A fertilizer delivery device which includes a fertilizer chamber having an open top and an enclosed bottom having a plurality of openings, and a hollow compartment (having an open top and an opened bottom end) that is contained within, and completely surrounded by, the fertilizer chamber. A fertilizer delivery kit is also disclosed which includes the fertilizer delivery device and one or more containers that fit into the hollow compartment of the fertilizer delivery device. In addition, a method of for enhancing and accelerating the production of produce on produce bearing plants is disclosed. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214347 | Methods and Apparatuses for Plant Aeration - Plant-aeration systems, methods for plant aeration, plant-aeration cells, methods of environmental remediation, systems for algae cultivation, and apparatuses for algae aeration. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214348 | MULTIPURPOSE WINDOW - A multipurpose window having various functions including ventilation, lighting, and security is provided. The multipurpose window includes: a frame; a plurality of doors configured to be arranged in a row in the frame; and a pair of link assemblies configured to be installed on both sides of each of the doors, configured to link the doors and configured to open or shut the frame by being folded or unfolded. Each of the link assemblies includes: a plurality of first link elements configured to be installed on one side of each of the doors and include an outermost first link element, and that is hinged to the frame and one or more other first link elements that are slidably supported by the frame; a second link element configured to be hinged to a center of the outermost first link element and configured to be hinged to a near end of a first link element that is adjacent to the outermost first link element; a third link element configured to be hinged to a center of another outermost link element and configured to be hinged to a near end of a first link element that is adjacent to the another outermost first link element; and a fourth link element configured to be hinged to a center of a central first link element and to near ends of a pair of first link elements adjacent to the central first link element. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214349 | ELECTRICAL DOOR DRIVING DEVICE - The electrical door driving device mainly contains a shaft having threads with a smaller pitch at the two ends and a larger pitch in the middle. A guiding element is configured on the shaft with a guide pin running vertically through the guiding element and into a groove of the shaft. An end of the shaft is connected to a motor and a leaf is connected to the guiding element by a vertical rod. When the motor engages the shaft to spin, the guiding element, and thereby the leaf, is moved as the guide pin traverses the groove of the shaft. As the threads of the shaft are denser at the ends of the shaft, the leaf moves slower when the door starts to close (or when the door starts to open) and when the door is about fully closed (or when the door is about fully opened). | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214350 | SLIDING DOOR WITH LARGE OPENING - A door assembly includes a track, a track header, a fixed door panel, at least two sliding door panels, a pivot mechanism, and a lock arrangement. The sliding door panels are slidably movable on the track between (1) a closed position wherein the sliding door panels are extended across the track, and (2) an open position wherein the sliding door panels are constructed and arranged to be in a compact, overlapping relationship with each other and the fixed door panel. The pivot mechanism is constructed and arranged to enable pivotal movement of the track with fixed door panel and the two sliding door panels mounted thereon about a pivot axis from a normal configuration to a breakaway configuration. The lock arrangement is constructed and arranged to releasably lock the track with respect to the track header to prevent pivotal movement of the track away from the normal configuration. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214351 | SYNTHETIC FIBER ROPE MEMBER, OVERHEAD DOOR HAVING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ROPE MEMBER - There is provided a method for producing a rope member, provided with a rope of a bundle of synthetic fibers and a clamping member fixed to the rope and forming a portion with which the rope is to be connected or fastened to an external member, wherein a filler having permeability to the rope and containing a liquid and particles of an inorganic material dispersed in the liquid is made to permeate into a part of the rope, and the clamping member is fixed to the rope by installing the clamping member to cover the part of the rope permeated with the filler and by tightening the clamping member. The liquid is evaporated and only the inorganic material particles remain between the fibers of the rope. The clamping member is prevented from slippage even when a high load is applied to the synthetic fiber rope having high tensile force. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214352 | CURTAIN-TYPE CLOSURE DEVICE FOR AN OPENING IN A BUILDING - A closing device for an aperture in a building includes a guide structure provided with a vertical pair of guide rails and/or an apron in the form of a flexible curtain, movable in the guide structure between an opening position of the aperture and a closing position under the effect of the action of a motorized drive unit including traction cables. The lower part of the apron is formed by a rigid blocking wall to which the traction cables are attached. The upper part of the apron is formed by a flexible blocking wall and is attached by its horizontal lower edge to the rigid blocking wall and by its horizontal upper edge to the lintel of the aperture. In the opening position, the apron is folded onto itself in the upper part of the guide rails, whereby this upper part is horizontal or inclined relative to the horizontal. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214353 | GATE SUPPORT DEVICE - A support post includes an inner post that supports rotation of an outer post. The inner post includes a journal assembly that supports and facilitates rotation about a central axis. The journal assembly that supports the outer post on the inner post includes a single ball bearing disposed along the axis of rotation. The inner post is fixed and supports a central post on which the ball bearing is supported. The outer post includes a sleeve that fits over the ball bearing and the central post. Support of the outer post along the central axis provides for improved mounting and gate support. An actuator can be utilized to automatically or remotely open the gate. The actuator is disposed within the inner post that drives rotation of the outer post. The outer post remains supported by the journal assembly and is rotated by the actuator with the inner post. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214354 | DAMPED ACTUATOR - The present invention relates to an actuator ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214355 | DOOR GAP PROTECTOR - A protective device which closes and seals the gap which forms between a pivotally mounted door and its jamb. The protective device generally spans the door and jamb, and occupies and generally does not extend outside the gap. The protective device may include an elastic or resilient or expansive material or member, and a fastener securing the protective device in place relative to the door and the jamb. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214356 | Dimension Adjustable Composite Doors, Bi-fold Doors, and Methods of Construction Thereof - Composite bi-fold doors and other composite closures having improved assemblies are described, wherein the assemblies provide enhanced strength and durability of the doors and their construction while simultaneously maintaining their aesthetics. Additional improved bi-fold door and semi-solid door assemblies are also provided, which allow for the dimensional adjustment of the height of the doors by the installer as necessary, while simultaneously maintaining the structural integrity of the doors following the height adjustment. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214357 | Energy saving roof - A roof has an outer surface with a first color under a first environmental condition and a second color under a second environmental condition. The outer surface is capable of both changing from the first color to the second color and from the second color to the first color. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214358 | Energy saving roof - A roof comprises shingles of asphalt construction and has a color changing outer surface. The color changing outer surface can have a first color under a first environmental condition and a second color under a second environmental condition. The color changing outer surface is capable of both changing from the first color to the second color and from the second color to the first color. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214359 | CIRCULAR MOTION THEATER - An entertainment structure and apparatus principally comprising a 360-degree 2D and/or 3D cinematic theater. Seating for audience members is arrangeable on a circular motion base platform. A compound curved screen may lower from above to surround the theater upon a circular motion base platform, providing seamless media. A 2D/3D projection system is oriented within the structure to provide 2D/3D images on the screen through projection overlap for edge blending. A control system is used to rotate, pitch and roll the motion base platform. The control system can be synchronized with the media presentation. The structure includes a number of variations such as a variety of seating orientations, a stationary screen, a variety of screen configurations, and modular tracking seating. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214360 | GUTTER CLAW - This invention, ‘The Gutter Claw’, enables a typical do-it-yourself home or business property owner to more easily maintain and upkeep a rooftop gutter run-off system. By adding ‘The Gutter Claw’ to all down pipes/leader pipes (drainage down pipes that typically get clogged below ground due to seasonal debris accumulation), removal of debris from within the down pipe can be done more easily and conveniently. There an many advantages to the application of this invention, including where it can be located on any given down pipe at eye level, which works well with the easy remove and replace features on the molded parts' design. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214361 | AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS COMPRISED OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND METHODS THEREOF - An affordable, sustainable building, comprising substantially entirely mass-produced, prefabricated constituent parts manufactured off-site, the prefabricated constituent parts comprising a foundation, a frame module comprising a plurality of frames, wherein the frame module is secured to the foundation, a reversible connector to connect the plurality of frames to form the frame module, a wall panel configured to be mounted onto the frame module, a floor panel configured to be mounted onto the frame module, and a ceiling panel configured to be mounted on to the frame module. Each constituent part forms part of a library of parts from which the constituent parts are selected. The constituent parts are preferably made in standardized sizes to facilitate efficient mass production. The constituent parts are predominantly made of recyclable material so as to be environmentally friendly. Computer software may be developed to facilitate design and construction of the affordable, sustainable building and to calculate proper attachment points for lifting and moving frame modules. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214362 | Modular Architecture - The present invention discloses a modular architecture. The modular architecture comprises a first main part and a first extended part. The first main part comprises a first main side, a second main side, a first sub side, a second sub side, and a first empty room. The first extended part can be stowed in the first empty room, or be extended from the first main side of the first main part to increase the interior space of the modular architecture. The second main side of the first main part has at least one connecting frame, and the first sub side or the second sub side has a side connecting frame. The connecting frame or the side connecting frame is used to connect the architecture to connecting frames of other modular architectures. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214363 | WOOD POST ANCHORING BASE - A post anchoring foot is configured for use in securing a post to a surface. The foot includes a body dimensioned to snugly receive a portion of the post, with the body including a generally horizontal base portion and a generally vertical side wall that cooperatively present a laterally enclosed post-receiving area. The base portion defines a lowermost surface-engaging anchoring face and an elevated supporting face configured to engage an end of the post, with the supporting face being disposed above the anchoring face. The base portion further defines a plurality of anchor-receiving apertures extending therethrough, with each aperture being configured to receive an anchor therein to securely couple the foot to the surface. The side wall defines a fastener-receiving hole extending therethrough, with the hole being configured to selectively receive a fastener therein to securely couple the foot to the post. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214364 | BUILDING WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL SYSTEMS - A building is provided with integrated natural systems that reduce dependency on external resources to operate and maintain the building. A source of electricity is provided through an extensive set of solar panels that may be incorporated on louvers mounted to the exterior of the building. The building has a double insulative layer to include an outer airtight membrane or cover, and an internal building structure that defines habitable space within the structure. Rainwater may be collected and stored within a subsurface well. The space between the internal structure and outer membrane may support the growth of vegetation in a greenhouse environment. A flow of temperature regulated air is provided through the structure by a set of underground pipes in which the air is circulated through a central core of the building, into the habitable space, and then outward into the greenhouse space. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214365 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SECURING SOLAR PANEL CELLS TO A SUPPORT FRAME - A clamp assembly for clamping one or more solar panel cells to a supporting frame rail. The clamp assembly may have a clamp body, an insert and a fastener. The clamp body may have a neck portion and a pair of shoulders extending generally perpendicular to the neck portion. The shoulders may be adapted to overlay edges of a pair of adjacently positioned solar panel cells resting on a frame rail. The insert may be sized to be inserted into the neck portion, with the insert having a plurality of teeth formed along its length. The insert may be captured within the neck portion of the clamp body so as to be non-removable therefrom, but still able to be rotated within the clamp body. The threaded fastener may be pressed into the insert and captured by the teeth, and then once a head portion thereof is positioned within a channel of the frame rail, the insert may be rotated to tighten the fastener and clamp the edges of the pair of solar panel cells to the frame rail. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214366 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A mounting assembly ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214367 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A mounting assembly ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214368 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A mounting assembly ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214369 | Decking System - A decking system comprises a ledger board for mounting on an upright supporting surface, a beam, a plurality of joists for spanning between the ledger board and the beam, and a plurality of deck boards for spanning across the joists in which all of the components can be mounted to one another by interlocking engagement of various connectors so that no additional fasteners are required for assembly. The components are formed of extruded and molded materials which do not require any maintenance. A railing system and a stair system are also provided which similarly connect by interlocking engagement of the components. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214370 | Internally aligned insulating window and door buck - An internally aligned insulating concrete form window and door buck that self aligns into the insulated concrete wall forms and it allows for the changing of the face and edge materials when desired, and the use of solid insulating materials with internal alignment elements that fit into the cavity of the insulated concrete formed wall which bonds to the concrete. The internally aligned insulating window and door buck generally includes an insulated window and door buck made as a single insulating element or with multiple components with a configuration that allows for the use of various type of materials on the face and edges of the buck, and have the ability to align to the inside of an insulated concrete formed walls so as no external bracing or strapping or support is needed to keep the buck aligned with the wall forms during concrete placement. Having a firm insulation material as the buck is an integral part of the invention in that recesses or shapes in the insulation material can allow the fluid concrete to flow into and around these recesses and shapes and make a bond to the buck. The buck also has the ability to use single or multiple insulation elements to make up the insulating and alignment elements of the buck. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214371 | OFFSET LEG FRAMING ELEMENT FOR FIRE STOP APPLICATIONS - The invention disclosed herein is directed to an offset leg framing element for use in a fire rated assembly and comprises: a web section having opposing edges; a pair of outwardly extending sidewalls integrally connected to the web, wherein the sidewalls are substantially parallel and confront each other. In addition, at least one laterally extending ledge section is integrally connected to one of the pair of outwardly extending sidewalls; and at least one downwardly extending leg is integrally connected to the at least one ledge section. The offset leg framing element may be characterized in that the ratio the sidewall height (h | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214372 | INSULATED SIDING APPARATUS - An insulated siding member and a method of fabricating an insulating siding member is described. The siding member may include a siding panel, an insulation member and a backing layer. The siding panel may have a cavity that may serve as a molding receptacle to allow the insulating material to be molded directly into the cavity of the remainder of the siding panel. The cavity may also allow for the insulation layer to be applied directly to the panel, whereby there may be no need for an additional adhesive layer to attach the insulation member with the siding panel. Thus, the backing layer may be attached directly to the insulation member. The siding member may have a configuration that may also allow the siding member to be easily engaged with or be interlocked with another siding member to provide for better and more uniform insulation. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214373 | HIGH DENSITY POLYURETHANE AND POLYISOCYANURATE CONSTRUCTION BOARDS AND COMPOSITE BOARDS - A high density construction board includes a cellular body having a first planar surface and a second planar surface. A first glass facer is positioned adjacent the first planar surface and a second glass facer is positioned adjacent the second planar surface. The cellular body of the construction board includes a polyurethane, a polyisocyanurate, or a mix of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate and has a density greater than about 2.5 pounds per cubic foot and less than 6 pounds per cubic foot. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214374 | COMPOSITE BUILDING AND PANEL SYSTEMS - A building panel structure is disclosed, in which composite building panels are used to form a structure. A composite building panel is disclosed which includes a core and a coating applied over the core. In some embodiments the core consists of a frame and one or more than one insulating structural block. The insulating structural blocks can be encapsulated polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks. In some embodiments the coating includes an inner scratch layer and an outer main brown layer. The inner scratch layer can be formed of at least two layers. The outer main brown layer can include a fiberglass mesh embedded into the outer main brown layer. A method of forming a building panel structure is disclosed which includes forming a core using a frame and one or more than block, applying an inner scratch layer to the core, and applying an outer main brown layer over the inner scratch layer. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214375 | SIDING AND ROOFING PANEL WITH INTERLOCK SYSTEM - A wall or roof covering for mounting on a support surface includes a plurality of panels securable to the support surface. Each panel has a front surface including a covering section with simulated building elements, an opposed rear surface facing the support surface when secured thereto, an upper marginal edge region and an opposed lower marginal edge region overlying the upper marginal edge region of a vertically-adjacent panel. One of the upper marginal edge region and the lower marginal edge region has an inclined receiving slot defined therein, the other one of the upper marginal edge region and the lower marginal edge region has an inclined insertable flange engageable in the inclined receiving slot of the vertically-adjacent panel. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214376 | SHUTTERING - A shuttering formwork suitable for use as sacrificial shuttering formwork includes an elongate body member having a base portion and a compression portion extending therefrom and presenting a free end that extends in a length direction of the elongate body member. The elongate body member has first and second sides, each comprising a compression portion side face and a base portion upper face. A strip element is releasably attachable to the free end of the compression portion. The compression portion side face and the base portion upper face of at least one side of the elongate body member are each a resiliently deformable surface. The base portion is provided with apertures for receiving mortar material. The shuttering formwork may be fabricated from a plastics material and have a hollow structure. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214377 | MODULAR FLOOR SYSTEM - A modular floor system comprises modular floor panels and zippers that are fabricated in a manufacturing facility and subsequently installed in a facility. By virtue of being fabricated in the manufacturing facility the modular floor is subsequently installed in the sports facility with minimal labor and cost, while providing superior performance. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214378 | HIP AND RIDGE ROOFING SHINGLE - Shingle blanks are provided. The shingle blanks include an underlay portion having a substrate coated with an asphalt coating and granules, the underlay portion having an upper edge and a lower edge. An overlay portion is adhered to the underlay portion, the overlay portion having a plurality of continuous layered segments, the layered segments having a sealant bead therebetween. A plurality of perforation lines extend in a substantially perpendicular direction from the upper edge to the lower edge of the underlay portion. The plurality of perforation lines are sufficient to facilitate separation of the shingle blank to form hip and ridge roofing shingles configured for application across a ridge or hip. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214379 | PANEL MOUNTING COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Panel mounting components and systems for mounting objects, such as decorative architectural resin panels, can include one or more of a twist-lock mounting assembly and a melt-bondable panel mounting bracket. Twist-lock mounting assemblies can include a housing and locking pin configured to automatically lock together, thereby allowing a user to quickly and easily mount and dismount panels from a support structure. Melt-bondable panel mounting brackets can include one or more bonding features configured to be pressed into a resin-based panel, thereby allowing additional components, such as a twist-lock mounting assembly, to be secured directly to a single side of a panel. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214380 | REINFORCEMENT BAR POSITIONING SYSTEM - A reinforcement bar positioning device may comprise an elongated main member having a longitudinal axis, with the main member defining a pair of apertures spaced from each other along the longitudinal axis. The positioning device may also comprise at least one securing member mounted on the main member and configured to secure a reinforcement bar in one of the apertures of the main member. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214381 | SUPPORTING REBAR WITH INTERCHANGEABLE CROWNS - A support structure for retaining a reinforcing bar (“rebar”). Such a structure includes a rebar engaging portion, where the rebar engaging portion includes a receptacle. The receptacle includes a channel sized to receive the rebar, where the channel includes a first portion and a bar retaining portion defined by sidewalls that extend radially outward from a first end to a second end. The retaining features are disposed on the walls of the channel, where the sidewalls are configured to spread so that the rebar passes the retaining features and rests in the bar retaining portion as the rebar moves down the channel. Additionally, the support structure includes a support portion supporting the rebar engaging portion, where the support portion includes a plurality of legs which project outward from a central axis. In addition, the support structure includes a base configured to distribute weight of the support structure. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214382 | REBAR SUPPORT CHAIR - A chair for supporting one or more bars. The chair can include a base, a lateral cross member and legs to support the lateral cross-member a distance away from the base. The lateral cross member can include one or more receptacles to receive the bar. Each receptacle can have a set of sidewalls defining an opening to a side of the lateral cross member (e.g., the top side). The lateral cross-member can be configured to allow the sidewalls to spread apart laterally so that the opening can widen to receive a bar. The lateral-cross member can be formed of a resilient material so that the opening closes to have a width less than that of the bar when the bar is in a bar retaining area. The lateral cross-member can include multiple bar receptacles to retain parallel bars. The bar receptacles can act as snap-fits. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214383 | Versatile Laboratory Protective Apparatus - A versatile laboratory protective apparatus including one or more transparent shields and one or more supporting members each independently attaching the one or more transparent shields to one or more pieces of furniture, one or more fixtures, or one or more walls, is provided. A method of using the versatile laboratory protective apparatus is also provided. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214384 | Flashing for Integrating Windows with Weather Resistant Barrier - A self-adhesive flashing for integrating a flanged fenestration unit installed in a rough opening in a wall with a water resistive barrier where the flashing includes an elongated substrate having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer adhered to at least one side of the substrate along a lateral edge of the substrate and methods for applying the flashing. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214385 | INTEGRATED CURTAIN WALL AND WIREWAY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A curtain wall including an extruded aluminum sill having a first channel for receiving a glazed panel, a sill anchor/access portion for securing the sill to a poured concrete slab or slab wall, and toward the interior side of the sill, a wireway is defined in part by the sill and in part by a wireway cover for concealing power and/or data/telecommunication cables. The wireway cover may also include outlet devices or plugs arranged in a longitudinally spaced relationship. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214386 | Vented Eaves Closure - A method is provided for installing a ventilated eaves closure and tile support apparatus along the eaves of a roof. A vented eaves closure apparatus is disposed along the eaves to support the first course of roof tiles at a desired pitch. The apparatus provides support, ventilation, and drainage, while also providing a barrier to wind-driven precipitation, bird nesting, and animal invasion. The apparatus includes an array of openings configured to allow drainage and facilitate the flow of air beneath the tiles and throughout the air space between the roof deck and the tiles. The method and apparatus can be adapted to fit a variety of roof types and roof tiles having different sizes, shapes, and profiles. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214387 | HIGH DENSITY POLYURETHANE AND POLYISOCYANURATE CONSTRUCTION BOARDS AND COMPOSITE BOARDS - A covered roof includes a roof deck, an insulation board, and a coverboard. The insulation board includes a polyurethane, a polyisocyanurate, or a mix of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate cellular structure, has a density that is less than 2.5 pounds per cubic foot, and has a first planar surface and a second planar surface, each having a facer positioned adjacent thereto. The coverboard includes a polyurethane, a polyisocyanurate, or a mix of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate cellular structure, has a density greater than about 2.5 pounds per cubic foot and less than 6 pounds per cubic foot, an iso index of at least 175, and a first planar surface and a second planar surface, each having a facer positioned adjacent thereto. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214388 | Roof clamp for fall protection safety equipment - This is a multi-part clamp assembly used for fall protection used on standing seam metal roofs. One component of the clamp is a clamp body measuring 2″×2½″×6″ made of extruded aluminum. This part is designed to allow attachment to multiple styles of standing seam roofs without having to slide the clamp body onto the end of a seam. Another component of the clamp assembly is a series of six (6) ½″×1¼ concave set screws horizontally opposed to a series of six (6) ⅜″×1¼″ convex set screws with a thread-locking compound designed for non-removal from the clamp body. These twelve (12) set screws are torqued at 200 inch pounds and apply pressure and dimple the roof seam to secure the clamp to the standing seam without puncturing or tearing the seam metal. The final component is a D-ring secured by a special non-removable bolt with thread-locking compound screwed in the clamp body for attaching a safety fall arrest system or harness. The D-Ring is slotted with a 1″×¾″ hole allowing for ease of attachment and 360 degree movement. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214389 | Framing aid - A portable jig used in light frame construction has a rigid body formed from a resilient material that is approximately rectangular in shape with a central planar web with a peripheral, perpendicular flange, and at least three saddles, attached to the central planar web. The jig also possesses a vertical framing flange that extends from one of the saddles and is parallel to the central planar web. The longitudinal axes of at least two of the saddles are parallel to each other and are spaced apart in conformity with standard building code spacing. The longitudinal axis of at least one of the remaining saddles is perpendicular to the aforementioned parallel saddles. These saddles are used to position the vertical framing elements at the desired spacing and at the same time ensure that they perpendicular to the horizontal framing elements. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214390 | HOLLOW METAL DOOR - A hollow metal door using hollow structural sections with closed cross section, along with the method for making same, is described herein. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214391 | LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES CONTAINING SUCH - A lightweight cementitious composition containing from 22 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition and from 10 to 78 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, where after the lightweight cementitious composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39. The cementitious composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles and can be included as a layer on wall panels and floor panels and can be used in insulated concrete forms. Aspects of the lightweight cementitious composition can be used to make lightweight structural units. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214392 | HEAT SEALING MACHINE FOR A PACKAGING SYSTEM - In a system for discretely packaging liquid or solid medication or other substances comprising a compartmented tray ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214393 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A GROUP OF BALES - An improved method and apparatus is used with a group of bales. The group of bales is gripped with a bale handling apparatus. A flexible strip is positioned around the group of bales. The group of bales is then moved while the group of bales is gripped by the bale handling apparatus and while the flexible strip extends around the group of bales. The flexible strip is positioned relative to the group of bales by a positioning member which is connected with the bale handling apparatus. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214394 | BAG DEFLATION DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DEFLATING BAGS - Bag deflating devices and methods of using the bag deflating devices are provided. In a general embodiment, the invention provides a bag deflating device comprising a first gripper and a first mechanical finger attached to the first gripper and constructed and arranged to move with the first gripper. The first mechanical finger comprises an elongated rod and a support plate attached to the elongated rod and defining at least one aperture. The bag deflating device further comprises a second gripper opposing the first gripper and a second mechanical finger attached to the second gripper and constructed and arranged to move with the second gripper. The second mechanical finger comprises an elongated rod and a support plate attached to the elongated rod and defining at least one aperture. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214395 | CURL-FREE POLYOLEFIN-BASED FILM USED FOR THE PACKAGING OF STERILE PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a coextruded multilayer polyolefin film, said polyolefin film being substantially curl-free in use, said polyolefin film comprising:
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| 20110214396 | PACKAGE WITH TRAY AND SLEEVE AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING A PRODUCT - A package for pre-prepared food comprises a plastics tray ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214397 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM & METHOD FOR ADJUSTABLE WRAPPING - A wrapping apparatus, system, station and/or process is generally provided. As to the apparatus, it includes a wrap bar for engaging and directing a wrapper about the product, a wrap bar carrier from which the wrap bar extends, and a drive assembly operatively linked to the wrap bar carrier. The carrier block, which translatingly retains the carrier intermediate opposing end portions thereof, is adapted for driven rotation about a wrapping axis of the apparatus so as to thereby rotatingly drive the bar about the axis via rotation of the carrier. The drive assembly, which is operatively linked to the carrier, selectively translates the carrier in relation to the carrier block during driven rotation of the carrier such that a radial distance for the bar from the axis is thereby capable of selective establishment in furtherance of delimiting a wrap bar travel path commensurate with the product profile of the product. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214398 | Dry Prosthetic Heart Valve Packaging System - Packaging for prosthetic heart valves including an assembly for stabilizing dry prosthetic tissue implants such as heart valves during storage. The packaging assembly includes a primary sterile barrier that permits gas sterilization of the tissue implant, and a secondary sterile barrier that also prevents oxidation of the implant during long-term storage. Tissue heart valves may be placed or suspended within a cavity of an inner rigid tray with a gas-permeable lid sealed thereon, and a cap placed over the cavity to limit movement of the valve therein. The inner tray is placed within an outer sterile barrier, such as another rigid tray or a flexible pouch, and the assembly is then sterilized. The outer sterile barrier may include a double seal so that a first gas-permeable seal can be closed for sterilization, after which a second gas-impermeable seal can be closed to seal out any further oxygen contact with the tissue implant. Alternatively, the inner tray may be placed within a sterile pouch and the assembly gas-sterilized, and then the entire assembly is placed within another pouch that provides an impermeable barrier to the surrounding atmosphere to prevent oxidation of the tissue implant. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214399 | SUPPLY UNITS HAVING AN ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICALLY-READABLE MEMORY DEVICE - A machine, such as a phase change or solid ink printing apparatus, has at least one multiple supply unit in the form of an ink stick disposed therein. The ink stick has an electronically-readable memory device associated therewith, and the memory device has stored therein electronic data related to the ink stick and readable by the machine. The memory device may be attached to the ink stick and removed before the ink stick is used for printing in the machine. In another aspect, the memory device is attached to a container for the ink stick. The container may be a cartridge for use in the machine, or a container for packaging the ink stick. The machine may include a coupler configured to read electronic data from the memory device while the memory device is positioned external to the printing apparatus, thus allowing the machine to verify the suitability of the ink stick before it is installed in the machine. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214400 | MULTI-POSITION HINGE - A hinge comprises a post that forms a pivot axis for a lid. A ring portion is rotatably mounted on the post portion and comprises a hole having a recess extending from the periphery of hole where the hole receives the post. A pin on the post is dimensioned to fit into the recess when the recess rotates into alignment with the pin to lock the lid in an open position. The hinge may be used on a trash container that comprises a receptacle and a lid pivotably mounted to the receptacle at the hinge. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214401 | Apparatus For Manufacturing Pole-Piece Pockets - Disclosed is a apparatus for manufacturing pole-piece pockets, comprising a framework, an pole-piece supplying assembly, an pole-piece transporting and regulating assembly, a vertically thermal-welding assembly, a transversely thermal-welding assembly, a film clamping and drawing assembly, and a film cutting assembly for cutting the films. The vertically thermal-welding assembly comprises a press welding cutter having two blades for simultaneously welding the two lateral edges of the pole-piece pocket. The transversely thermal-welding assembly comprises a first thermal welding cutter for welding the base of the pole-piece pocket and a second thermal welding cutter for welding the opening of the pole-piece pocket. The press welding cutter has two blades so that the two lateral edges of a pole-piece pocket can be welded in just one welding operation. Thus, the parallelity and welding consistency of the welding joints can be ensured. Moreover, the welding efficiency and quality are increased, and the risk of malfunction is decreased. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214402 | BLANK FOR PACKING SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT ARTICLES, A METHOD AND MACHINE FOR MAKING THE BLANK - The invention relates to a blank ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214403 | Tractor Cab Air Filter Housings - A tractor cab filter housing ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214404 | Method and Apparatus for Mulching Stubble - An apparatus and method for cutting post-harvest crop stubble. The apparatus including, a support frame, a plurality of layover bars coupled to the frame for laying over the stubble, and a plurality of cutting discs for cutting the stubble. The layover bars being adapted to present a substantially smooth transitioned engagement to the stubble. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214405 | NACELLE AIR INTAKE STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a nacelle comprising an air intake structure ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214406 | Microturbine sun tracker - The invention relates electrical power generation using renewable sun energy in a Microturbine Sun Tracker (MST), a system for useful electrical output power that combines a Concentrated Solar Energy (CSE) with a closed cycle Microturbine powerplant. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214407 | PULSE DETONATION SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a pulse detonation system includes a pulse detonation tube including a base tube and a thermally protective layer disposed adjacent to an inner surface of the base tube. The thermally protective layer is configured to limit temperature fluctuations at the inner surface of the base tube to less than approximately 20 degrees Celsius during operation of the pulse detonation system, and the thermally protective layer does not comprise a ceramic coating. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214408 | LIQUID PROPELLANT TANK AND VAPOR JET EMITTING DEVICE INCLUDING SAME - A liquid propellant tank for storing a liquid propellant A and supplying vapor produced by evaporation of part of the liquid propellant A to an external location comprises a tank body for storing the liquid propellant A, and a plurality of holder plates arranged inside the tank body, around an axis L of the tank body. The holder plates cause the liquid propellant A to adhere to them by surface tension, thereby establishing, inside the tank body, a liquid propellant holding area LA in which the liquid propellant A is held and a gas accumulation area GA in which vapor produced by evaporation of part of the liquid propellant A accumulates. The tank body has a propellant inlet open into the liquid propellant holding area LA and a gas outlet open into the gas accumulation area GA. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214409 | Combustion Turbine in which Combustion is Intermittent - The subject of the present invention is a combustion turbine ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214410 | PROPELLANT TANK AND VAPOR JET EMITTING DEVICE INCLUDING SAME - A propellant tank for storing a liquid propellant A and supplying vapor produced by evaporation of part of the liquid propellant A to an external location comprises a tank body for storing the liquid propellant A, a mesh member arranged inside the tank body to cover a liquid surface of the liquid propellant A to divide an interior of the tank body into a liquid propellant storing area LA and a gas storing area GA by utilizing surface tension of the liquid propellant, and a heater arranged to a gas storing area GA side of the tank body to keep the gas storing area GA at higher temperature than temperature in the liquid propellant storing area LA. The tank body has a propellant inlet open into the liquid propellant storing area LA and a gas outlet open into the gas storing area GA. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214411 | DEVICE FOR THE PURIFICATION OF EXHAUST GASES AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING THE DEVICE - A device for the purification of exhaust gases in an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine includes at least one exhaust gas purification component through which exhaust gas can flow. The exhaust gas purification component is disposed in an outer pipe formed of titanium or a titanium alloy and, in particular, all structural components of the device are formed of titanium or a titanium alloy. A motor vehicle having the device is also provided. | 2011-09-08 |
