37th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130234353 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOULDING PARTS MADE FROM COMPOSITE MATERIALS - The invention concerns a method of moulding a part ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130234354 | MELTBLOWN PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NON-WOVEN FABRICS WITH FLAME-RETARDING CAPABILITY FROM NATURAL CELLULOSE - A Meltblown process for producing non-woven fabrics with flame-retarding capability from natural cellulose comprises following steps. Blend pulp and solvent of N-methylmorpholine N-oxide (NMMO) to form slurry. Evaporate water content from slurry by a Thin Film Evaporator to form dope. Extrude the dope off spinneret bank to form filament bundle via meltblown process. Coagulating regenerate, water rinse, hydro-entangled needle-punch and dry the filament bundle to form normal natural cellulose nonwoven. Soaking roll formed nonwoven by flame retardant of N-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(methoxy phosphorus acyl). Orderly dry, bake, neutralize, soaping clean, water rinse, baking dry, soaking roll, alkaline clean, water rinse, dry and coil the nonwoven to produce modified natural cellulose nonwoven of flame retarding capacity. Because of cross-linking reaction between foregoing flame retardant and natural cellulose nonwoven, the flame-retarding capability thereof meet requirements of testing standards in American ASTM D6413-1999 and ASTM D2863-1995. Moreover, the wastes thereof meet environmental protection requirements. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234355 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A LAMINAR BODY COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE POSITION ADJUSTABLE BODY DEFINING THE WORKING AREA - The invention relates to a device ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130234356 | Methods of Manufacturing Formaldehyde-Free Molded Products and Related Parts - The present invention provides a moldable mixture containing large portion of agricultural fibers and small portion of a binding agent and a flow-promoting filler material. The moldable mixture is substantially free of formaldehyde, with low moisture content and high draw ratio. The present invention also provides methods of manufacturing molded products and related parts, based on the claimed moldable mixture. Molded products ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130234357 | POLYMER PELLETIZATION VIA MELT FRACTURE - Polymer pellets are formed using air to influence the separation of polymer from a polymer melt. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a polymer material is extruded through a nozzle to form a polymer melt extending from the nozzle. A non-uniform thickness is generated in the polymer melt using a gas or gasses to apply a drag force to the polymer melt. This drag force reduces a thickness of a portion of the polymer melt adjacent the nozzle, and the polymer melt is fractured into discrete droplets at the reduced thickness. The discrete droplets are then solidified to form pellets. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234358 | Method for manufacturing profiled strips and hollow profiled bodies and a device for implementing the method - A method for manufacturing profiled strips is provided. The method includes providing an organic sheet band and heating the organic sheet band to a deformation temperature while feeding the organic sheet band through profiling rollers. The organic sheet band is profiled by the profiling rollers while feeding the organic sheet band through the profiling rollers to produce a roller-profiled organic sheet band. The roller-profiled organic sheet band is cut to a specified profiled strip length to form roller-profiled organic sheet band strips. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234359 | Adjustable Feedblock - An adjustable feedblock configured for adjusting the thicknesses of each layer of the juxtaposed extrudates forming a laminate. The feedblock includes at least one pair of opposing combining planes and at least one pair of opposing extrudate distribution blocks that are removably disposed within the housing of the feedblock. As such, the combining planes and the extrudate distribution blocks partially define portions of the flow paths for the extrudates that form the laminate within the housing of the feedblock. A method for forming a laminate having juxtaposed layers of extrudates of adjustable thicknesses is also disclosed. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234360 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING CELLULOSE ACYLATE FILM - Fatty acid is dissolved in a second solvent to prepare a fatty acid solution. The fatty acid solution is added to a dope prepared by dissolving cellulose acylate and a plasticizer in a first solvent. Thereby, a casting dope containing the fatty acid is prepared. The mass of the fatty acid to be added to the dope is in the range of 1×10 | 2013-09-12 |
20130234361 | FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITION, REINFORCING FIBER BUNDLE, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin composition comprising 0.1 to 10 mass % of a (meth)acrylic-based polymer, 1 to 70 mass % of reinforcing fiber, and 20 to 98.9 mass % of thermoplastic resin, wherein the (meth)acrylic-based polymer has, in a side chain, at least one functional group selected from a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, an amide group, and an urea group, and has a cohesive energy density (CED) of 385 to 550 MPa. The present invention provides, particularly in the case of using a polyolefin-based resin as matrix resin, a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin composition and a reinforcing fiber bundle which have high adhesiveness and good mechanical characteristics. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234362 | Binders and Materials Made Therewith - A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234363 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LAMINATED CORE - In a method of manufacturing a laminated core, a laminated core body | 2013-09-12 |
20130234364 | OPTICALLY VARIABLE DEVICE MASTERING SYSTEM, METHOD OF AUTHENTICATING ARTICLES EMPLOYING THE SAME, AND RESULTANT ARTICLE - A method is provided for mastering optically variable devices (OVDs) used to authenticate optical discs. The method generally includes the steps of providing a laser beam recorder (LBR), introducing a substrate to the LBR, and exposing a portion of the substrate to the LBR, The mastering system thus includes the LBR, which has a laser that emits a beam, a processor or computer for programming or otherwise controlling the beam in order to expose the substrate and create the desired optical effect. Depending on the material used for the substrate, the exposure is then developed, if necessary, and processed to generate a master for the OVD. The OVD can then be replicated in order to provide authentic resultant products or articles, such as optical discs. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234365 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOLDING SOFT FLUID-FILLED IMPLANT SHELLS - Systems and methods for molding shells for fluid-filled prosthetic implants, including spinning and rotating dip- or spray-mandrels during a devolatilization step to ensure an even covering. The mandrels may be spun during the dipping or spraying step, and/or afterward while a solvent evaporates until a gum state is formed. The techniques are particularly useful for forming hollow shells from silicone dispersions for soft implants, such as breast implants. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234366 | RIBBON LIQUEFIER AND METHOD OF USE IN EXTRUSION-BASED DIGITAL MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - A ribbon liquefier comprising an outer liquefier portion configured to receive thermal energy from a heat transfer component, and a channel at least partially defined by the outer liquefier portion, where the channel has dimensions that are configured to receive the ribbon filament, and where the ribbon liquefier is configured to melt the ribbon filament received in the channel to at least an extrudable state with the received thermal energy to provide a melt flow. The dimensions of the channel are further configured to conform the melt flow from an axially-asymmetric flow to a substantially axially-symmetric flow in an extrusion tip connected to the ribbon liquefier. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234367 | Highly convertible endolumenal prostheses and methods of manufacture - Endolumenal prostheses that readily and extensively convert from a delivery configuration to a deployed configuration are disclosed. Endolumenal prostheses may be fabricated from one or more shape memory polymers, a high modulus elastomer, a polymer that is both elastomeric and exhibits shape memory behavior, a hydrogel, or some combination thereof. Polymers used to fabricate the prostheses are selectively synthesized to exhibit desired characteristics such as crystallinity, strain fixity rate, strain recovery rate, elasticity, tensile strength, mechanical strength, cross-linking density, extent physical cross-linking, extent of covalent cross-linking, extent of interpenetrating networks, rate of erosion, heat of fusion, crystallization temperature, and acidity during erosion. The endolumenal prostheses convert to the deployed configuration following delivery to a treatment site, upon exposure to an initiator either present within the body naturally or introduced into the body. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234368 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FINE PATTERN USING INTERFEROGRAM OF OPTICAL AXIS DIRECTION - The fine pattern manufacturing apparatus, which can improve height direction resolution in a laser irradiation method. More specifically, the invention relates to a fine pattern manufacturing apparatus using interference and a fine pattern manufacturing method using the manufacturing apparatus, in which a height direction interference generation unit is included to interfere laser beams respectively having a different plane direction width, and height direction line width can be improved by irradiating an interference laser beam having an interference fringe direction of height direction on a photosensitive film. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234369 | Method and device for layered buildup of a shaped element - Since concrete materials do not cure quick enough when prototyping methods are used, so that a lower layer ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130234370 | Modeling Material For Forming Photofabrication Model In Ink-Jet Three Dimensional Printing, Supporting Material For Supporting The Shape Of Photofabrication Model On Photofabrication And Production Method Of Photofabrication Model - The present invention aims to provide a supporting material for supporting the shape of a photofabrication model on photofabrication in ink-jet three dimensional printing method in which the photocured product is excellent in solubility in water and is easy to remove after photofabrication, and the like. A modeling material for forming a photofabrication model in ink-jet three dimensional printing method containing a curable resin component with a weighted average of SP value of 9.0 to 10.3; and a supporting material for supporting the shape of a photofabrication model on photofabrication in ink-jet three dimensional printing method containing a water-soluble monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer (F), polyoxypropylene glycol with a number average molecular weight of 100 to 5,000 and/or water (G), and a photopolymerization initiator (D). | 2013-09-12 |
20130234371 | IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD USING SAME - An imprint apparatus molds a resin on a substrate with a mold and cures it by irradiation with a light to form a pattern on the substrate. This imprint apparatus includes an light irradiation unit configured to irradiate the light, and a mold holding unit configured to hold the mold, and at which an opening is formed to allow passage of the light irradiated from the light irradiation unit toward the substrate via the mold. Here, at least a portion of the surface of the mold holding unit which a reflected light that is reflected by at least either the substrate or the mold is can be incident has a reflectance that is lower than the reflectance of the surface of the mold relative to the light that is irradiated from the light irradiation unit. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234372 | SINGLE STEP POLYMERIZATION OF COVALENTLY BOUND MULTILAYER MATRICES - A method is provided for forming complex tissue using density gradient multilayer polymerization (DGMP) to form strong hydrogels with smooth transitions between layers. The multicompartment hydrogel is formed by co-dissolving a polymer precurser with a constituent in multiple solvent fractions to a create prepolymer solutions with different densities, layering the prepolymer solutions on top of each other from high to low solvent density, and irradiating the prepolymer solutions to form a polymer. The hydrogels may be used as biomimetic matrices. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234373 | METHOD AND MANUFACTURING DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING A FIBER COMPOUND SANDWICH COMPONENT - The invention relates to methods and to a manufacturing device for manufacturing a sandwich component. A semifinished product arrangement is soaked with a flowable matrix material, for example a resin, in particular by an infusion method. By using the method of the invention, inherent tensile stresses introduced by the respective method and remaining in the sandwich component to be manufactured are reduced, and moreover the risk of crack formation in the course of the process, afterwards and during operation of the sandwich component is minimized. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234374 | HIGH STRENGTH, FINE GRAINED SPINEL FOR WINDOW APPLICATIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a spinel article. The article includes a spinel material, wherein the spinel material has a monomodal grain size distribution with average grain sizes of less than or equal to about 15 micrometers, and a biaxial flexural strength of greater than or equal to about 300 megapascals when measured by a ring-on-ring flexural test as per ASTM Standard C1499-08. Disclosed herein too is a method for manufacturing a spinel article, including calcining a spinel powder; milling the powder in a milling medium; granulating the powder; screening the powder to a mesh size of about 40 to about 200 mesh; pressing the powder to form an article; burning out organics from the article; sintering the article; and hot isostatically pressing the article. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234375 | Methods of Synthesizing Thermoelectric Materials - Methods for synthesis of thermoelectric materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of fabricating a thermoelectric material includes generating a plurality of nanoparticles from a starting material comprising one or more chalcogens and one or more transition metals; and consolidating the nanoparticles under elevated pressure and temperature, wherein the nanoparticles are heated and cooled at a controlled rate. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234376 | Protective Pad Using A Damping Component - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a protective pad that is comprised of an impact shell and a damping component. The damping component may be formed by a plurality of connecting members that are separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping lattice and the impact shell. The damping component may also be formed by a sheet-like form that is separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping sheet and the impact shell. The damping component is formed from an elastomer that aids in absorbing a portion of an impact force that is distributed across the damping component by the impact shell. The geometry of the damping component may be configured to provide a difference of impact attenuation at specific locations of the protective pad. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234377 | GAS SPRING AND GAS DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A gas spring and gas damper assembly can include a gas spring and a gas damper. The gas spring can include a first end member, a second end member and a flexible wall that at least partially form a spring chamber. The gas damper can include first, second and third damper elements that are telescopically interconnected with one another. The first and third damper elements can be operatively connected to the first and second end members. The second damper element can be operatively supported between the first and third damper elements. First and second biasing elements can be operatively interconnected between the second damper element and one of the first and third damper elements. A method of assembling a gas spring and gas damper assembly is also included. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234378 | SUSPENSION DAMPER - A vehicle damper comprises a fluid filled cylinder, a piston for movement within the cylinder, at least two fluid ports formed in the piston and at least one shim at least partially blocking the ports. In one embodiment, a fluid collection area is formed between the ports and the shim, the collection area permitting communication between fluid in the ports. In another embodiment, the piston includes at least one aperture constructed and arranged to receive a threaded bleed valve. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234379 | ADVANCED TRIPLE PISTON DAMPER - The advanced triple piston damper having three pistons working together as described herein is for use with a motorcycle to dampen an impact. The advanced triple piston damper can work at three different stroking speeds, i.e., slow, intermediate, and fast. The advanced triple piston damper has a better response to dampening an impact than the conventional nitrogen gas systems and can avoid the gas leakage problems associated with such systems. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234380 | SPRING OF SUSPENSION FOR VEHICLE - A spring member of a suspension for a vehicle may include a spring provided to be supported between a lower seat disposed in the suspension and a car body to provide an elastic force, wherein an inner part of the spring is formed in a shape of a hollow corrugated tube. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234381 | Guide Device - A guide device to guide portable power tools on a constrained guidance unit includes at least one base body unit and at least one guide unit. The base body unit, in at least one operating state, is disposed on a side of a seating unit of a portable power tool that faces away from a housing of the portable power tool. The guide unit is configured to positively connect to the constrained guidance unit. The guide unit is also movably mounted to the base body unit. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234382 | CLAMPING SYSTEM - The invention concerns a clamping system for the clamping of workpieces, wherein clamping means can be moved by a small spacing relative to a stationary affixing block, so as to be able to clamp a workpiece independently of a fastening grid prespecified on a machine tool or to compensate for a distance change between clamping components located on the workpiece, so that a zero point previously defined on the workpiece again coincides after a renewed clamping with clamping components whose distances were changed. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234383 | WORK TABLE FOR LIFT EQUIPMENT - A work table. The work table can include a horizontal support panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, a raised edge projecting upwardly from the upper surface of the support panel and disposed substantially at the perimeter thereof, a pair of outer beams projecting downwardly from the lower surface of the support panel, each outer beam having a plurality of slits defined therein, a central beam projecting downwardly from the lower surface of the support panel, the central beam having a plurality of slits defined therein, and a plurality of fastening straps, each fastening strap receivable within a slit of the plurality of slits, the fastening straps adapted to couple the work table to a railing of an aerial lift. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234384 | STAPLING DEVICE FOR USE WITH PRINTING DEVICE - A stapling device for use with a printing device is provided. The stapling device is disposed on the printing device. The stapling device includes an exit, a conveying channel, and a channel base plate. The channel base plate is located at a bottom side of said first conveying channel. In addition, the channel base plate has a movable contact plate, which may be moved relative to the channel base plate. In a case that a paper jam event occurs within the stapling device, the user may move the movable contact plate. As the movable contact plate is moved, the jammed paper sheet is correspondingly moved to a position near the exit. Consequently, the jammed paper sheet can be easily removed through the exit by the user. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234385 | PRINT MEDIUM FEEDING APPARATUS WITH ELECTRODE IN ENDLESS BELT - A print medium feeding apparatus includes an endless belt disposed to face stacked media and configured to rotate, the endless belt divided into sections having electrodes, respectively, fixed terminals configured to be in contact with two or more of the electrodes while the two or more of the electrodes are passing through a position facing the media as the electrodes are moved by rotation of the endless belt, a voltage applying unit connected to the fixed terminals and configured to apply voltage to the two or more of the electrodes that are in contact with the fixed terminals, a connection unit configured to make and break a connection between the voltage applying unit and at least one of the fixed terminals, and a switching unit configured to change a state of the connection of the connection unit in response to size of the media. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234386 | TRANSPORT DEVICE, TRANSFER DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A transport device includes a transporting member that transports an object that is wound around an outer peripheral surface thereof by rotating; a holding unit that is rotatably supported by the transporting member at a first end thereof, the holding unit holding a leading end of the object in a transport direction by gripping the leading end between a second end thereof and the outer peripheral surface when the object enters a space between the second end and the outer peripheral surface; and a positioning unit disposed on the transporting member or the holding unit so as to be movable downstream in a direction in which the object enters the space. The positioning unit contacts the leading end of the object that has entered the space and positions the object in the transport direction when the holding unit moves to hold the object. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234387 | MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE - A medium feeding device | 2013-09-12 |
20130234388 | Puzzle - A multi-piece, two-dimensional puzzle whose solution involves the matching of multiple-symbol, piece-matching indicia located along each edge of a two-faced puzzle piece with corresponding multiple-symbol, piece-matching indicia located along edges of adjacent abutting pieces. The multiple-symbol, piece-matching indicia is not shared by adjoining puzzle piece edges. Further, each piece is provided with unique piece-identifying indicia on both of its faces. Together, the matching of multiple-symbol, piece-matching indicia of adjacent tile edges, coupled with signaling of solutions as suggested by observation of the unique piece-identifying indicia leads a player to solution of the puzzle. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234389 | OPTIONAL BLACKJACK BET AND TABLE FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for playing blackjack and a table adapted for playing a blackjack game includes an optional side bet. This side bet lasts from the start to the end of a shoe and, if all of a certain card value are dealt prior to a shuffle, or cushion card is dealt, then the side bet pays off. If the shuffle card is dealt prior to all of a certain value of card being dealt, then the house keeps the side bets. For example, with a two deck shoe, there are eight 5-value cards (two five of clubs, two five of spades, two five of hearts, and two five of diamonds). If these eight cards are dealt before the shuffle card is dealt, the players win the side bet. The position of the shuffle card can vary the odds. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234390 | Strategy Game - A game set and method for playing a strategy game on a playing surface by one or more persons including a plurality of playing pieces, each playing piece having a predetermined number of edges, wherein each edge is at least one of an exterior edge and a connecting edge; a plurality of playing cards, each playing card containing an indicia corresponding to the shape of one of the plurality of playing pieces; and a playing surface. Each player randomly selects a plurality of playing cards; exchanges each of the playing cards for a corresponding one of a plurality of playing pieces, and places each playing piece obtained by the exchange on a playing surface by (i) orienting an exterior edge according to a perimeter of the playing surface and (ii) orienting a connecting edge according to a corresponding connecting edge of an adjacent playing piece. The strategy game may be played in various configurations, including without playing cards, without playing pieces, without a game board, or with a timer. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234394 | THREE-IN-ONE GAME SYSTEM - A three-in-one game system includes a first base member and a second base member. Each of the first and second base members includes a bag toss game target located thereon and a washer toss game target located thereon. The three-in-one game system also includes at least one ladder golf game target sized to fit within a perimeter of each of the first and second base members. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234395 | ADJUSTABLE TARGET STAND AND METHOD OF USE - An adjustable target stand is provided. The adjustable target stand includes a support assembly having a cross member pivotably received by opposing first and second side plates, and at least one target support member carried by and projecting from the cross member. The adjustable target stand also includes a target orientation assembly including a handle coupled to the pivotable cross member, the handle having a handle aperture, and a plurality of apertures provided through the first side plate and radially extending a first distance from a first cross member receiving aperture provided in the first side plate, the plurality of apertures are each in alignment with the handle aperture such that the handle is pivotable between the plurality of apertures such that an angle retention member may engage the handle aperture with one of the plurality of apertures. A method of using an adjustable target stand is also provided. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234396 | Transition Piece Aft-Frame Seals - A transition piece aft-frame seal assembly may include an elongate body including a first side and a second side. The seal assembly may also include at least one feed hole disposed on the first side of the body. The seal assembly may also include at least one passageway extending through the body from the first side to the second side and in communication with the at least one feed hole. Moreover, the seal assembly may include at least one cooling hole disposed at the second side of the body and in communication with the at least one passageway. A flow of cooling fluid may enter the at least one feed hole, the at least one passageway, and the at least one cooling hole, wherein the at least one cooling hole directs the flow of cooling fluid to a recirculation zone about adjacent transition piece aft-frame assemblies. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234397 | SHAFT SEALING APPARATUS - Provided is a shaft sealing apparatus, which includes a seal ring that is installed in an annular space between a rotor and a stator surrounding an outer circumference side of the rotor, that is formed in a divided structure from a movable seal ring and a stationary seal ring whose circumferential ends are adjacent to each other, and that is configured so that the movable seal ring is biased toward a radial outer side thereof by an elastic body, a seal body that is formed by stacking a plurality of thin seal pieces, which extend from the seal ring toward a radial inner side of the rotor, in a circumferential direction of the rotor, and a communicating part that causes the low-pressure side region and the high-pressure side region to communicate with each other. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234398 | SEALING SYSTEM - A sealing system is provided which is intended to achieve an improvement in durability. A dust seal is composed of a first dust seal ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130234399 | SELF-ADJUSTING NON-CONTACT SEAL - A self-adjusting non-contact seal for sealing the circumferential gap between a first machine component and a second machine component includes structure which undergoes wear in the event of inadvertent contact with one of the machine components in such a way as to allow a reset of its radial distance from such machine component, compared to initial installation tolerances, while minimizing leakage. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234400 | PISTON RING - A piston ring reduces reciprocating friction between a piston and an inner wall surface of a cylinder, while maintaining reduction effect of the reciprocating friction. The piston ring is mounted in a ring groove of the piston, and slides against the inner wall surface of a cylinder liner or a cylinder. The piston ring includes: plural fine recessed portions formed in a barrel width region on an outer peripheral sliding surface of the piston ring; and a non-recessed portion area where no recessed portions are formed in the barrel width region. The non-recessed portion area is configured to have an area percentage within a range from 20-85% in the barrel width region where an area percentage of the barrel width region before the recessed portions are formed is defined to be 100%. The non-recessed portion area exists through an entire cross section in an axial direction of the barrel width. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234401 | FLOWLINE DIVERTOR SEAL WITH SPRING-ENERGIZED SEALING LIPS - A seal for installation within a flowline diverter assembly including a housing having a bore, and a spool received within the bore. The seal includes an annular body configured to be received between the spool and the bore. The body also has an inner diameter face disposable opposite the spool, and an outer a fluid face disposable opposite the bore. The inner diameter face has a first and a second lip portion which are energizable responsive to fluid pressure. A generally annular first spring member is molded into the outer diameter face adjacent a first end face of the body, and a generally annular second spring member is molded into the body outer diameter face adjacent a second end face. Generally annular third and fourth spring members each also may be molded into a corresponding one of the body lip portions. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234402 | SEAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SEALING RING - A seal includes at least one sealing profile ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130234403 | ASSEMBLY FOR SEALING A ROTATIONAL CONNECTION - Assembly for sealing a rotary joint, comprising first and second annular parts ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130234404 | SEAL FOR A PROTRUSION ON AN EXTERIOR WALL - A seal for a protrusion from an exterior wall of a structure includes a sheet made from flexible material, the sheet comprising a wall cover portion and a protrusion engaging collar. The protrusion engaging collar extends outward from the wall cover portion and defines a hole. The collar has a first inner perimeter adjacent to the wall cover portion and a second inner perimeter spaced from the wall cover portion. The first inner perimeter is larger than the outer perimeter of the protrusion and the second inner perimeter is equal to or smaller than the outer perimeter of the protrusion. The collar provides a seal around the outer diameter of the protrusion when installed. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234405 | SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY SEALING A CONDUIT SLEEVE THROUGH WHICH A PIPE OR CABLE EXTENDS - A system for dynamically sealing an opening through which at least one pipe, cable or duct extends via a conduit sleeve wherein the system comprises at least an elastically deformable plug which is fittingly and sealingly insertable in the conduit sleeve, the plug having two ends, an outer side and an inner side, the outer side comprising a number of outer ribs having tops spaced apart in a longitudinal direction of the plug, the inner side comprising a number of inner ribs having tops spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the plug, the inner side comprising a number of inner ribs having tops spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the plug, wherein the inner side and/or the outer side is provided with at least one hingeable surface area. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234406 | Nesting Container Lids with Snap On Wings - Stackable lids for a container each include a top surface facing generally in a first direction and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction. Pivotable wing portions extend from each side edge of the lid and each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge. The wing portions are moveable between engaged and disengaged positions, and an inner surface of each wing includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with a rim of the container. The lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges. Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction. Each corner portion also defines a recessed shoulder configured to receive the skirt portion of another when the lids are stacked. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234407 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly seals an interface between adjacent liner sections. The seal assembly comprises a seal carrier mounted to a first plate, a seal body overlapping at least a portion of the seal carrier to define a plane of travel between the seal body and the seal carrier, and at least one resilient member configured to bias the seal body against a second plate. The seal carrier includes an indented portion that extends radially inward of the plane of travel. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234408 | MOBILE WORKING STATION - A mobile working station comprising a first container, where the first container includes an inner cavity; a pair of handlebars extending from the first container, where the pair of handlebars meet at a handle; a pair of brackets attached to the handlebars, where the pair of brackets support a platform; and a second container positioned within the inner cavity of the first container, where the second container receives a plurality of office supplies. The handle may include a comfort grip, and may be telescopic to enable the user to adjust the height. Finally, the mobile working station may include a set of all terrain wheels for greater transportability. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234409 | COMPLEX DEODORIZING TRASH CAN - The present invention provides a complex deodorizing trash can characterized in that a housing cover comprises a smaller dispose opening with a lifting cap to facilitate the dispose of smaller garbage and an air vent with a nano-silver gas filter covered by a cover board for exhausting unpleasant odor and preventing bacteria breeding; an anti-fall rod at front of the main housing can prevent it from slipping into a garbage truck; slip-preventing pads at bottom front of the main housing can prevent sliding thereof due to wind or tilted ground; a drainage opening at bottom rear of the main housing comprises a magnetic protruding drain valve and a food-paddle-protrusion lift actuator for cleaning purposes; attachment holes on the push mechanism at top rear of the main housing allow two or more trash cans to combine to form a complex trash can combination for the dispose of different types of garbage. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234410 | STEERING SYSTEM - A pinion shaft of a steering system has a plurality of pinion teeth. A rack shaft has a stroke region in which a plurality of rack teeth that mesh with the pinion teeth is formed. The stroke region includes a center region that includes a center position of the stroke region, end regions, each of which includes an end position of the stroke region, and intermediate regions, each of which is located between the center region and one of the end regions. A pressure angle of each rack tooth included in each of the intermediate regions is smaller than a pressure angle of each rack tooth included in each of the center region and the end regions. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234411 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING WHETHER THE WEIGHT OF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION EXCEEDS PREDETERMINED ROADWAY WEIGHT LIMITATIONS - A system and method for determining whether a vehicle and its axles exceed predetermined roadway weight limitations. Air fittings are installed in the air-ride systems of the vehicle. Air pressure readings taken using a hand held gauge are compared to maximum pressure values marked on the vehicle. If the air pressure exceeds the values, weight may be redistributed, if possible, until measured pressure is equal to or less than the maximum pressure values. The method allows an operator to quickly confirm that the total weight and axle weight does not exceed legal limits without the use of truck scales. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234412 | STABILIZER LINK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Injection molding is performed such that the reinforced resin is injected into the cavity and the space. The fixing portion shown is formed at the bottom portion side of the side surface portion of the main body portion by the injection molding. In this case, the fixing protrusion stripe portion, which is fitted to the fixing groove portion of the main body portion, is formed at the fixing portion. The projection portion projecting from the hole portion of the housing to an external portion is formed at the bottom portion of the fixing portion, and the projection portion is formed to have the shape engaging with the outer surface of the bottom portion of the housing. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234413 | DUAL LANE MULTI-AXLE TRANSPORT VEHICLE - A dual lane, multi-axle transport vehicle for moving heavy loads includes a forward module mounted on a plurality of axles and a rearward module mounted on a plurality of axles. The forward module is mechanically connected to the rearward module for providing a dual lane transport body. The forward module and the rearward module of the transport body each have a single central spine wherein the axles of both the forward module and the rearward module are each attached to the corresponding single central spine. The axles of both the forward module and the rearward module have an axle spacing of at least six feet. A hydraulic suspension is provided for dynamically stabilizing the axles for reducing axle yaw. An axle steering system having a plurality of steering rods controls the position of the axles of both the forward module and the rearward module. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234414 | Trailer Hitch System and Method - A trailer hitch is disclosed. Said trailer hitch comprises a first bracket assembly, a second bracket assembly, a coupler assembly, and a jack assembly. Said jack assembly is capable of mechanically adjusting first bracket assembly relative to second bracket assembly. Said coupler assembly is capable of releasably attaching to a hitch on a vehicle. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234415 | HYDRAULIC HITCH ASSEMBLY - A hydraulic hitch assembly including oppositely directed jaws operable to releasably grip an attachment including two transverse hinge pins, wherein one of the oppositely directed jaws is fixed relative to the hitch assembly, and the other jaw is moveable between a withdrawn position, in which the oppositely directed jaws can be fitted between the two transverse hinge pins of the attachment, and an extended position, in which the two transverse hinge pins are gripped by the oppositely directed jaws, the hydraulic hitch assembly further including a safety mechanism including an arm moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein when the arm is in the engaged position, the arm prevents the transverse hinge pin from being released from the fixed jaw. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234416 | ROTARY ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR SNOWBOARDS - The present invention relates to a binding device for snowboards which allow binding a boot onto the snowboard, comprising a base plate ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130234417 | SKI BINDING WITIH BOOT-CENTER REFERENCING - The present invention relates to a device for binding an article of footwear, or boot, on a gliding apparatus, such as a ski, the device including a front retaining element or binding, or toe-piece, and a rear retaining element or binding, or heel-piece. The device includes a structure to indicate a reference point determined by a predefined ratio between the distance between a front frame of reference, or reference plane, associated with the toe-piece and the reference plane, on the one hand, and the distance between the reference point and a rear frame of reference, or reference plane, associated with the heel-piece, on the other hand. The present invention also relates to a gliding apparatus that includes the footwear binding device. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234418 | COLLAPSIBLE GOLF BAG CART WITH IMPROVED FOLDING MECHANISM - A collapsible golf bag cart with improved folding mechanism ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130234419 | CONVERTIBLE TANDEM STROLLER FRAME - A convertible tandem stroller frame is capable of locking in a tandem stroller mode for installing a second seat thereby concurrently transporting two occupants, and capable of converting said mode into a single seat mode for transporting single occupant by simply manipulating a release actuator at a front portion of the convertible tandem stroller frame. The convertible tandem stroller frame may include a front rack, a rear rack, at least a longitudinal telescopic mechanism and at least a locking mechanism. The front rack and the rear rack are lockably and adjustably connected by the longitudinal telescopic mechanism, so as to be extended into the tandem stroller mode and be retracted into the single seat mode. The locking mechanism is associated with the release actuator for locking and un-locking the longitudinal telescopic mechanism by manipulating in front of the convertible tandem stroller frame. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234420 | Collapsible Combination Golf Cart and Bag - A collapsible combination golf bag cart ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130234421 | SIDE AIRBAG APPARATUS - A side airbag apparatus includes an inflator, which generates inflation gas in response to an impact applied from a side of a seat of a vehicle, an airbag, which is deployed and inflated forward with inflation gas on a side of an occupant seated in the seat, and an accommodating portion, which accommodates the airbag folded into an accommodation state. The airbag in the accommodation state is formed through first and second folding operations in a state where the airbag is deployed but not inflated. In the first folding operation, an upper portion of the airbag is folded downward. In the second folding operation, which is after the first folding operation, the airbag is folded rearward from front. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234422 | AIRBAG DEVICE - An airbag device configured to deploy along an interior side of a passenger compartment of a vehicle may include a gas generator and an inflatable airbag. The inflatable airbag may include a plurality of inflatable chambers configured to be inflated by the gas generator. A first inflatable chamber may be tethered to at least a second inflatable chamber by a connection member. The airbag may be configured so that when the airbag is inflated the connection member restrains the separation of the first and second inflatable chambers and forces at least one of the inflatable chambers inboard so that the plurality of inflatable chambers form a convex profile along a plane perpendicular to the side of the passenger compartment. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234423 | AIRBAG APPARATUS - An airbag apparatus for vehicle includes: an airbag body formed by joining outer peripheral portions of two base cloths, the two base cloths being superimposed on each other; an inflator introducing gas to an inside of the airbag body; and a vent hole formed on the airbag body and configured of a slit, the vent hole communicating between the inside and an outside of the airbag body, the slit being formed so as to be directed from the outer peripheral portions toward central portions of the two base cloths over the two base cloths. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234424 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A protective device has a gas generator and a chamber that is limited by a stretchable membrane and is expandable through gas of the gas generator. The membrane is elastic and a stretchability of the membrane is limited at least in a first portion through a reinforcement. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234425 | Steering Device for Motor Vehicles - A steering device for a motor vehicle has a steering wheel which is connected in a rotationally fixed fashion to a steering shaft which is continuously hollow and through which at least an electrical conductor is led in order to make electrical connection with steering-wheel-side equipment. The conductor, in particular flexible conductor tracks, highly flexible cables, and/or flat conductor ribbons, is guided in an axial direction through the entire steering shaft, and emerges therefrom at the two ends of the steering shaft, and is surrounded essentially by a protective device. The protective device has two protective tubes which can be changed in length in the axial direction, in particular by moving them in and out in a telescopic fashion. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234426 | VALVE DOCUMENT HAVING AN AT LEAST PARTIALLY EMBEDDED SECURITY ELEMENT - The invention relates to a value document having an at least partially embedded security element, wherein the value document consists of a security paper having two or more layers of identical or different materials, and wherein the security element is designed as a transfer element and is applied to an internal surface of one of the layers of the security paper and is at least partially covered by at least one further layer of the multilayer security paper. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234427 | THE USE OF ARYL OR HETEROARYL SUBSTITUTED DITHIOLENE METAL COMPLEXES AS IR ABSORBERS - The present invention relates to the use of specific metal complexes of dithiolenes with aryl or heteroarylsubstituted imidazolidine-2-chalcogenone-4,5-dithione ligands as colourless IR absorbers. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234428 | Lottery transaction mechainsm - Described are a number of mechanisms that can reduce transaction costs and increase the economic viability of a number of products. Included is a combination instant lottery ticket and debit card that makes it possible to issue prepaid debit cards having a relatively low monetary value. Also included is a combination on-line ticket/receipt and debit card that can automate the prize paying process, simplifying the retailer's responsibilities while reducing the potential for fraud. Various cash flow and authentication techniques such as age and location verification, nano payment methods and spam filters based on these mechanisms are also described. In addition, instant lottery tickets, and in particular, losing tickets can be provided with a small residual value by placing account information on the ticket. In another version, a lottery ticket can be combined with a payment card that operates as a closed payment system whereby the payment card can only be used with a specified vendor. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234429 | PIPE FITTING INSTALLATION DEVICE - A portable assembly for securing a plastic fitting to a plastic pipe by employing fusion or thermal sealing is disclosed. The assembly is secured to the outer circumference of a plastic pipe at a desired location. The assembly can be secured at any longitudinal and lateral position along a plastic pipe. A heater heats both the pipe and the fitting to the point where they begin to melt. The heater is then removed and the fitting is pressed onto the surface of the pipe, thus fusing the fitting to the pipe. After cooling, the assembly is removed and the surface of the pipe within the interior of the fitting is drilled or removed. This now enables fluid within the pipe to be sent to the fitting and onto distribution lines which are connected to the fitting. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234430 | CONNECTING PIECE FOR MULTILAYERED CONDUITS, WELDING APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING A CONNECTING PIECE WITH MULTILAYERED CONDUITS, METHOD OF CONNECTING, AND AN ASSEMBLY OBTAINED BY THE METHOD - A coupling piece for an outer end of a multilayered conduit, includes a coupling pipe which is provided on the outer side with a radially upright wall, wherein the wall is widened in axial direction at a radial distance from the outer side of the body. The outer side of the coupling pipe, the upright wall and the widened portion enclose an annular insertion space into which the outer end of the conduit can be directly inserted, wherein the inner wall of the coupling pipe is reinforced with an adjacent reinforcing layer which has a greater strength than the material of the coupling pipe. The reinforcing layer is provided with axial engaging elements, while the inner wall is provided with axial connecting elements which correspond with and connect to the engaging elements. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234431 | Marine Riser Assembly - A marine riser assembly having a first tubular member having an external surface with a plurality of first axially spaced formations, a second tubular member having an external surface with a plurality of second axially spaced formations thereon, a segmented ring in surrounding relationship to the first and second tubular members, the segmented ring having an inner surface with a plurality of formations engageable with the formations on the first and second tubular members, the engageable formations serving to urge the first and second tubular members toward each other when the segmented ring is subjected to radially inwardly directed compressive forces, a sleeve in surrounding relationship to force the engageable formations together and a seal assembly for sealing against external and internal pressure. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234432 | Microfluidic Interconnect - A microfluidic interconnect system and method for assembly thereof is described. The microfluidic interconnect has a port and a seal, with the port having a reverse taper. The port has a first port end, a second port end, and an inner port surface with a tapered portion. Each port end has an opening with a diameter, and in certain embodiments, the diameter of the first port end is smaller than the diameter of the second port end. The seal has a first end and a second end, and each seal end has a rim and an opening with an inner diameter and an outer diameter. The seal also has an inner surface and an outer surface, where in certain embodiments, each surface has a tapered portion. In certain embodiments, the inner diameter of the first seal end is equal to or larger than the inner diameter of the second seal end, the outer diameter of the first seal end is equal to or smaller than the outer diameter of the second seal end, and the outer diameter of the second seal end is larger than the outer diameter of each port end. In certain embodiments, a tube is slidably coupled to the inner surface of the seal, and the tube has an outer diameter that is equal to or larger than the inner diameter of the second seal end. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234433 | WIND TURBINE GENERATOR SYSTEM AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An object of the present invention is to provide a wind turbine generator system and an operation control method thereof, which has a superior operation efficiency and stability at a low wind speed and during the occurrence of a gust and is equipped with Ride Through function at Grid low voltage condition. The wind turbine generator comprises a hydraulic pump of a variable displacement type which is rotated by the main shaft, a hydraulic motor of a variable displacement type which is connected to the generator, and a high pressure oil line and a low pressure oil line which are arranged between the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor. An accumulator is connected to the high pressure oil line via an accumulator valve. ACC valve control unit controls opening and closing of the accumulator valve based on at least one of wind speed and the state of the grid. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234434 | OVERVOLTAGE CLIPPING DEVICE FOR A WIND TURBINE AND METHOD - An overvoltage clipping device for clipping an overvoltage occurring at a main transformer of a wind turbine is provided. The overvoltage clipping device includes a detection unit for detecting an actual voltage level at the main transformer. The determination unit which is operatively connected to the detection unit determines whether the actual voltage level is above a predetermined reference voltage level. At least one switching unit is provided which is operatively connected to the determination unit for electrically coupling at least two transformer terminals of the main transformer. The control unit drives the switching unit if the detected actual voltage level is above the predetermined reference voltage level such that the at least two transformer terminals are electrically coupled to each other by the switching unit. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234435 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A WIND TURBINE - A method and system for reducing a disturbance of an electric grid signal in a wind turbine is provided. The method includes providing a generator for the wind turbine system, and, coupling a power converter to the generator, the power converter. The power converter is configured to monitor at least one of a negative sequence component and a positive sequence component of a signal transmitted from an electric grid, determine if a disturbance exists based on the monitored signal, determine at least a portion of a magnitude of the negative sequence component of the signal, and, orient a voltage of the signal based on the determined magnitude negative sequence component to modify the instantaneous power flow through the power converter. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234436 | OUTPUT CONTROL APPARATUS AND OUTPUT CONTROL METHOD FOR WIND TURBINE - An output control apparatus for a wind turbine, including an output difference calculation unit; a maximum output rate setting unit; an output command value calculation unit; and an output control unit, wherein the maximum output rate setting unit is configured so that the larger an absolute value of the difference is, the higher the maximum output rate is set at least in a range that the absolute value of the difference is not greater a threshold value. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234437 | Method to control the operation of a wind turbine - A method to control the operation of a wind turbine above a wind speed threshold value and a wind turbine designed to execute the method are provided. Electrical output power of the wind turbine is produced by its rotating blades and fed into a grid, which is connected with the wind turbine. The wind turbine is controlled by a first control loop and a second control loop. The wind speed is determined and compared with a certain predefined wind speed threshold value. Wind turbulences are determined and compared with a predefined wind turbulence threshold value. The first control loop and the second control loop are activated when the wind speed reaches or exceeds the wind speed threshold value. The activated first control loop controls the output power dependent on the wind speed. The activated second control loop controls the rotational speed of the rotating blades dependent on the wind turbulences. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234438 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING ENERGY AFTER CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE - Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for recovering energy after carbon dioxide capture. The apparatus includes an energy recovery unit at a discharge part of a carbon dioxide capturing apparatus through which captured carbon dioxide is discharged. The energy recovery unit reduces a discharge pressure of the carbon dioxide to a pressure level suitable for a fixation or conversion treatment, and simultaneously generates and recovers energy generated during the pressure reduction. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234439 | HEAT RECOVERY USING RADIANT HEAT - Systems, methods, and apparatuses may involve a burner configured to burn gas to produce burned gas and output radiant heat. A gas valve controlled by the system can regulate the flow of gas to the burner. A heat exchanger associated with a thermal cycle can be used to heat a working fluid of the thermal cycle. The heat exchanger positioned out of a convective heat flow from the burner. A heat valve between the burner and the heat exchanger can be selectively adjustable to adjust heat transfer to the heat exchanger. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234440 | SEA WAVE POWER GENERATION EQUIPMENT - A sea wave power generation equipment includes a floating body, a frame, a plurality of rotating shafts, a plurality of first gear wheels, at least one fixing base, a generator, a transmission shaft, a plurality of second gear wheels, a plurality of collision boards, and a plurality of ratchet structures. Each of the collision boards includes a rotation portion and a board body. Each of the ratchet structures includes a pawl portion and a ratchet portion including a plurality of teeth. When the board bodies are collided with a sea wave in a direction, each of the pawl portions hooks one of the teeth of one of the ratchet portions. When the board bodies are collided with another sea wave in another direction reverse to the direction, each of the pawl portions slides a portion of the teeth of one of the ratchet portions. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234441 | Solar Thermal Installation and Method for Operating a Solar Thermal Installation - A solar thermal installation and method for operating a solar thermal installation includes a solar collector arrangement which defines a solar collector fluid passage so that a first heat quantity can be supplied to a fluid, and which has a first fluid infeed connection and a first fluid output connection. A heat exchanger fluid passage permits a second heat quantity to be supplied to a fluid. A heating fluid receiving device is fluidically connected with a first fluid output connection and fluidically connects a second fluid output connection to the first fluid output connection by bypassing the solar collector fluid passage. A consumer device is connected to the heating fluid receiving device. At least a portion of the first heat quantity and second heat quantity can be supplied to the consumer device. A control device controls an operation of the gas turbine depending on the first heat quantity. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234442 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY BY HARNESSING THE ENERGY OF WAVES - A device for generating electrical energy by harnessing the energy of waves includes an enveloping housing ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130234443 | WIND POWER TURBINE AUXILIARY UNIT - An auxiliary unit for a wind power turbine having a nacelle and a rotary electric machine; the auxiliary unit having a frame configured to connect the nacelle of the wind power turbine and defining an auxiliary chamber for housing at least one device for conditioning electric energy produced by the rotary electric machine; and a bridge crane for handling the device inside and outside the auxiliary chamber. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234444 | HEAT ENERGY EXTRACTION SYSTEM FROM UNDERGROUND IN SITU COMBUSTION OF HYDROCARBON RESERVOIRS - A system and method to extract heat energy from underground heat sources, then transport that heat to the surface in the form of a high temperature liquid or gas, and deliver the contaminant-free heat energy to a surface user of heat. The heat captured in the working fluid of the system is gained by heat transfers and can be extracted from the in situ combustion of any oil sands, heavy oil, conventional or unconventional oil, bitumen, coal, conventional or unconventional natural gas, methane or oil shales, or from various other sources. The invention creates a closed circulation system, in which the working fluid and steam circulating in the system are protected from any direct contact with the hydrocarbon reservoir, and gases produced by the in situ combustion are sequestered in the reservoir by the overlying overburden. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234445 | SELF-TUNING ENERGY HARVESTER - An apparatus for generating electricity includes a flexural member configured to flex upon being subject to a vibration. A plurality of weight displacement systems is disposed at the flexural member, each weight displacement system in the plurality being configured to displace a moveable weight upon receipt of a signal. A processor is configured to provide a signal to each weight displacement system in order to achieve a desired resonant frequency of the flexural member. And, an electricity generating device is coupled to the flexural member and configured to generate the electricity upon flexing of the flexural member. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234446 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR ROTARY ELECTRICAL MACHINE - A control device for controlling a rotary electrical machine functioning as a motor and as a power generator, the device being provided with a power conversion circuit serving to function as an inverter for supplying a drive current from a battery to the rotary electrical machine and as a rectifier for rectifying the power generation output of the rotary electrical machine and supplying the output to the battery; and being provided with a controller for controlling the conversion circuit so that three-phase armature coils of the rotary electrical machine are short-circuited when the battery is disconnected from the conversion circuit and the DC output voltage of the conversion circuit becomes excessive, after which, when the DC output voltage of the conversion circuit decreases to a set low voltage, the short circuit of one phase of the armature coil is released and only two phases are short-circuited. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234447 | LOCKING DEVICE WITH MECHANICAL DETECTION OF CLOSING AND OPENING - A locking device includes a bolt capable of engaging with a corresponding hook, the bolt being mounted against a resilient return spring that tends to return the bolt into a spaced apart position. The locking device further includes a detection linkage, which is moveable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the linkage enables unlocking of the bolt and the hook. In the second position, the linkage engages with a portion of the locking pair so as to block the unlocking. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234448 | Electric Swing Plug Door Operator with Auxiliary Door Locking Mechanism - The invention is directed to an electric swing plug door operator with a remotely powered auxiliary lock mechanism, door striker, catch and manual release system for use on light to medium duty shuttle or utility vehicles. The swing plug door system includes a door operator and base plate assembly, a shaft and arm assembly, a guide rod assembly, a lower shaft pivot, a door panel with a leading edge catch and lock striker assembly, an auxiliary lock and a manual release cable. The auxiliary lock assembly includes a lock bar engaging the lock striker mounted to the trailing edge of the door panel when the door reaches the fully closed position. The door operator includes a manual release lever and gear motor subassembly to drive the door system linkage and to manually disengage the door linkage and lock assembly to gain manual egress from the vehicle. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234449 | MORTISE DOOR LOCK SYSTEM - A lock system for a door comprises one or more elongated members adapted to translate axially in a door to be moved in and out of engagement into a lock catch of a door frame. A lock mechanism is received in a mortise of the door and having a handle actuatable to displace at least one driver in translation. A depth adjustment adaptor comprises a interface connected to the elongated member, with or without a joint with at least one degree of freedom connecting the interface to the driver to adjust a depth of the interface relative to the driver and to a lateral surface of the door to actuate the axial translation of the elongated member by movement of the driver. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234450 | DOUBLE SWING LATCH ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to a latch assembly for securing a gate or other pivotal structure. The latch assembly includes a pair of independently retractable, outwardly biased latch members carried by a latch carriage. When in an extended position, the latch members define a striker retention slot. Cooperation of the latch members in the extended position provides for retention of a striker member in the striker retention slot. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234451 | Latch Mechanism - A latch mechanism is provided comprising a latch and a cover arranged for attachment to the latch. The latch includes a latch body and a projection extending therefrom wherein, when the latch and cover are attached to one another, the projection extends from an inner surface of the cover. The latch mechanism further comprises a docking area located on a device, the docking area being arranged to receive the latch such that the cover may be securely fixed to the device. When the cover is placed over the docking area, a sliding movement of the cover causes actuation of the latch to secure the cover to the docking area. When the cover is secured in the docking area, further sliding movement of the cover is prevented. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234452 | Locking Apparatus for Openable Window - A locking apparatus for an openable window disposed in a cabin provided with a beam that has a first face and a second face includes a lock main body that is attached to the first face so as to be swingable between a closed position and a half-closed position, and a half-lock striker that is disposed on the lock main body. The half-lock striker is engageable with an operation piece provided on the openable window when the lock main body is at the half-closed position. The half-lock striker is positioned on a second face side of the beam at the closed position. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234453 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE SPRING TORQUE OF A LOCK CHASSIS - A latch assembly configured to attach to a door includes one of a knob and a lever. The latch assembly further includes a latch extending from the door. A spindle is rotatable from a first position to a second position to move the latch from an extended position to a retracted position. A first biasing member is selectively operable to bias the spindle toward the first position. A second biasing member is selectively operable to bias the spindle toward the first position. An actuator is movable between a knob position in which only one of the first biasing member and the second biasing member biases the spindle toward the first position and a lever position in which both the first biasing member and the second biasing member cooperate to bias the spindle toward the first position. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234454 | Stayzopen - A door latch device is disclosed that can attach to a wall in order to hold any door open by the handle. The door latch device comprises a threaded rod component that is screwed directly into a wall. The door latch device further comprises an engaging member for engaging a door handle to hold the door in an open position. The engaging member is a thin protrusion for engaging a lever-style door handle, or a thin curved protrusion for engaging a round knob door handle. The door latch device also comprises a securing component for locking the threaded rod component into a wall. The securing component locks the threaded rod component at a specific distance from the wall and at a level of the door handle, such that the door latch device engages the door handle when the door is in an open position. | 2013-09-12 |
20130234455 | HANDLE FOR A MOVABLE PANEL OF A VEHICLE INCLUDING AN INERTIAL BODY AND A FUSE - The invention relates to a handle for a movable panel of a vehicle, including: an inertial body ( | 2013-09-12 |