| 40th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 23 |
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| 20080238047 | CURTAIN AIR BAG DEVICE - An air bag, when in a flattened condition, has a longitudinally extending upper edge and a longitudinally extending lower edge. The longitudinally extending upper and lower edges extend on and along first and second imaginary lines respectively. The air bag comprises a plurality of expandable portions that include a larger expandable portion that has upper and lower edges respectively extending on and along the first and second imaginary lines and a smaller expandable portion that has an upper edge extending on and along the first imaginary line and a lower edge spaced from the second imaginary line by a given distance; and a non-expandable portion having a size-compensating part that extends from the lower edge of the smaller expandable portion to the second imaginary line. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238048 | Knee-protecting airbag apparatus - The knee-protecting airbag apparatus includes an airbag module and a mounting bracket for fixing the airbag module on a vehicle body. The mounting bracket is provided with a mounting hole that is adapted to be fastened to a mounting seat of the vehicle body. The airbag module includes a retaining lug for fixing the airbag module tentatively on the vehicle body. When the retaining lug is engaged with a periphery of a retaining hole of the vehicle body, a rearward rotation moment is generated to rotate the airbag module about the engaging point of the retaining lug and periphery of the retaining hole, so that a pressing plane of the airbag module formed above the retaining lug abuts on and gets supported by a receiving plane formed on the vehicle body such that the mounting hole of the mounting bracket is positioned on a fastening location of the mounting seat of the vehicle body. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238049 | Rear Pillar to Center Pillar Trim Joint Connection for Rear Seat Passenger Airbag Side Curtain Deployment - An interior trim structure covers a stowed side curtain airbag and allows deployment of the side curtain airbag through an interface joint to a position along a sidewall of a passenger compartment adjacent a rear seat location of a two-door coupe style vehicle. A center pillar trim piece and a rear pillar trim piece can be assembled to one another with at least one projection releasably interlocking with a corresponding aperture formed along adjacent edges of the trim pieces. Each projection is located in a complementary position with respect to a corresponding aperture formed along the adjacent edge to temporarily secure an interface joint defined between first and second edges when in an abutting relationship with respect to one another in a closed position. The interface joint defines an openable passage along the first and second abutting edges allowing deployment of a side curtain airbag through the interface joint. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238050 | Airbag tether cutter and vent closer - Disclosed are embodiments of apparatus, methods, and systems for cutting one or more tethers connected with an airbag cushion and simultaneously, or sequentially, closing one or more vent openings. In one embodiment, an airbag module is provided that includes a tether opening and at least one vent opening. The tether may extend through the tether opening adjacent to a cutter. The cutter may be configured to cut the tether upon deployment of an actuator. A vent door configured to block the vent opening(s) upon deployment of the actuator may also be provided. This embodiment may therefore provided for simultaneous, or sequential, cutting of the tether and closing of the vent opening(s) with a single actuator. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238051 | Airbag-Releasing Portion Structure, Inner Case, and Airbag Apparatus - An airbag-releasing portion structure, an inner case, and an airbag apparatus are provided that are unsusceptible to a surrounding temperature, and capable of small-sizing for a hinge portion and smoothly releasing an airbag to a vehicle interior. In this form, an inner case is composed of an inner panel connected to an inside of the outer panel, and a side wall that forms a space for housing the retainer. The inner panel is composed of a supporting portion connected to the fixing portion of the outer panel, a flap portion welded to the door portion, and a hinge portion formed between the supporting portion and the flap portion. The hinge portion includes a top portion, a supporting portion side connecting portion for connecting the supporting portion and the top portion, and a flap side connecting portion for connecting the flap portion and the top portion. A thin-walled portion formed to have a smaller wall thickness than the other portion of the hinge portion is provided in the supporting portion side connecting portion. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238052 | Airbag apparatus - An airbag apparatus has an airbag body, which is arranged between a roof panel and a roof head lining of a vehicle and held in a folded state. The airbag body also has a second bolt, a fixed piece, and a folded portion. The airbag body is fixed to a guide portion of an inner panel by the second bolt. The fixed piece is fixed by the second bolt. The folded portion extends from the fixed piece and is maintained in a folded state. The airbag body also includes a binding tape and a restricting plate. The binding tape binds the folded portion together and releases the folded portion when the airbag body is deployed and inflated. The restricting plate ensures an open space below the folded portion and restricts downward displacement of the folded portion when the airbag body | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238053 | SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DIRECTIONAL DEPLOYMENT APPARATUS - At least one guide member extends longitudinally along at least a portion of a stowed side curtain airbag. At least one guide ramp directs deployment of the side curtain airbag toward the openable passage defined at least in part by one or more trim pieces. The guide member surrounds the side curtain airbag on three sides to define an airbag deployment opening facing a rear surface of the one or more trim pieces adjacent the openable passage. The interior trim structure covers the stowed side curtain airbag and allows deployment of the side curtain airbag through an interface joint to a position along a sidewall of a passenger compartment adjacent a rear seat location of a two-door coupe style vehicle. The interface joint defines an openable passage along the first and second abutting edges allowing deployment of a side curtain airbag through the interface joint. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238054 | SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DIRECTIONAL DEPLOYMENT APPARATUS - At least one guide member extends longitudinally along at least a portion of a stowed side curtain airbag. At least one guide ramp directs deployment of the side curtain airbag toward the openable passage defined at least in part by one or more trim pieces. The guide member surrounds the side curtain airbag on three sides to define an airbag deployment opening facing a rear surface of the one or more trim pieces adjacent the openable passage. The interior trim structure covers the stowed side curtain airbag and allows deployment of the side curtain airbag through an interface joint to a position along a sidewall of a passenger compartment adjacent a rear seat location of a two-door coupe style vehicle. The interface joint defines an openable passage along the first and second abutting edges allowing deployment of a side curtain airbag through the interface joint. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238055 | Head protection airbag device - In a head protection airbag device according to the invention, non-inflating portions of an airbag includes a blocking portion which covers the vehicle interior side of windows when inflation of the airbag is completed. One blocking portion includes a downward movement inhibiting portion catching a passenger's head and inhibiting its downward movement when the head moves downward while moving toward the vehicle exterior and touches the blocking portion when inflation of the airbag is completed. The blocking portion comprises overlapping vehicle interior side and the vehicle exterior side portions which are mutually connected, with a portion of a vehicle interior member by the upper edge made to be the downward movement inhibiting portion. The downward movement inhibiting portion is connected at both the front and rear edges to the vehicle exterior member of the blocking portion, allowing the upper edge of the downward movement inhibiting portion to be a catching edge which can be separated from the vehicle exterior member when catching the head. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238056 | MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER PROTECTING SYSTEM - Multiple protecting devices, such as an air bag and an air bag jacket, are controlled and operated in accordance with the shape and size of an impact. A normal collision determining section causes the air bag and/or the air bag jacket to operate in accordance with the magnitude and direction of a collision based on outputs of G sensors. When a collision predicting section predicts a collision on the basis of other vehicle information obtained by a vehicle-to-vehicle communication device and own-vehicle information, it causes a stand-by collision determining section to start instead of the normal collision determining section. The stand-by collision determining section determines a collision mode in advance and sets a threshold value for determining the outputs of the G sensors to a value different from a value used in the determination of the normal collision determining section so as to permit quick determination of a collision. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238057 | Side airbag apparatus - A side airbag apparatus is provided with an inflator, and an airbag. The airbag is stored in a vehicle seat, is inflated and deployed by gas from the inflator, breaks the vehicle seat so as to jump out, and is inflated and deployed between a body side portion of a vehicle and the vehicle seat. In this side airbag apparatus, a controller predicts a side collision of the vehicle, and makes the inflator start an actuation in advance of the side collision in response to the prediction. Further, in the airbag inflated and deployed in accordance with the actuation start of the inflator, a deploying speed of the airbag is lowered in comparison with the deploying speed at a time of starting the actuation of the inflator after the side collision, at least outside the vehicle seat. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238058 | ACTUATOR - The present invention provides an actuator including:
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| 20080238059 | Airbag Module for Protection of a Vehicle Occupant - An airbag module for protecting a vehicle occupant is provided. The airbag module comprises at least one airbag. A gas generator is in fluid communication with the airbag to inflate the airbag with a gas. A deformable ribbon interfaces with the fluid communication between the gas generator and the airbag. The deformable ribbon has a spiral form with a first radial end covering a second radial end when the gas generator is deactivated. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238060 | Airbag Device - An airbag device includes an airbag, first and second inflators, a gas-supply mechanism and a release member for connecting between a holding structure and the airbag. Gas generated by the second inflator is supplied into the airbag when the release member is pulled by the airbag while gas generated by the first inflator inflates the airbag. According to the airbag device, a gas amount supplied into an airbag can be switched according to an occupant's seating position without equipping a sensor for measuring a distance between an occupant and the airbag or a control device for computing the gas amount supplied. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238061 | Airbag arrangement for a motor vehicle - An airbag can include a covering that surrounds an interior space that can be filled with gas, a gas-conducting pipe which is stretched longitudinally along a direction of extent, and a contact region of the covering that surrounds the inflow opening and encloses the gas-conducting pipe in a sealing manner along a circumferential direction of the gas-conducting pipe that encircles the direction of extent. A protective layer of the covering can be arranged, at least in some sections in the interior space of the covering, with respect to the gas-conducting pipe so that damage to the covering during filling of the interior space of the covering with hot gas can be prevented by the protective layer. At least one fastening region of the protective layer, via which the protective layer can be connected to the covering, can be connected to the contact region of the covering. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238062 | Airbag with automatic vent closer - Disclosed are embodiments of apparatus, methods, and systems for automatically closing a vent opening in response to inflation of an airbag cushion. In some embodiments, primary and secondary tethers are provided, both of which are coupled to an airbag cushion. The primary tether may be used to restrain the inflation size of the airbag cushion during a partial deployment. A tether cutter may also be provided to cut the primary tether upon detecting a condition that would warrant full deployment of the airbag cushion. The secondary tether may be configured to at least partially close one or more vent openings in response to the airbag cushion being inflated to a fully-inflated configuration after the primary tether has been cut. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238063 | Trim Panel and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A trim panel includes a skin layer and an insert having a base, a sidewall that extends generally perpendicularly from the base and a flange that extends generally perpendicularly from the sidewall and generally parallel to the base. The flange includes a first side and a second side. The skin layer extends over at least a portion of said first side and said second side of said flange. A method for manufacturing a trim panel is also disclosed. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238064 | Diffuser plate for connecting a rigid structure to a flexible structure and machine using same - A machine having a ground engaging element includes a first rigid metallic structure, a second metallic structure that is flexible with respect to the first rigid metallic structure, and a diffuser plate having a stress carrying region located between a first end and a second end. The first end has a rigid attachment to the first metallic structure, and the second end has a rigid attachment to the second metallic structure. The stress carrying region is flexible with respect to the attachments. A stress produced from a flexing of the second metallic structure relative to the first metallic structure is concentrated within the stress carrying region of the diffuser plate instead of at a weld location. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238065 | ROLL CAGE ASSEMBLY - A roll cage assembly, for use on a vehicle, includes one or more structural components. At least one roll cage displacement assembly is coupled to the one or more structural components and the vehicle. The at least one roll cage displacement assembly is configured to allow for displacement of the one or more structural components with respect to the vehicle. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238066 | Methods and devices for outdoor cooking - A hitch assembly removeably attachable to a vehicle hitch and extending away from the vehicle, comprising, in part, a lower platform, upper platform and locking platform. A pole is inserted through apertures in the upper and locking platforms and rests on the lower platform. The pole is adjusted to a substantially vertical position and locked in place with a locking assembly. A cooking surface may be suspended from the pole, and a heat source under the surface is used to heat and cook food. A handle is used to lift, turn or otherwise move the hot cooking surface. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238067 | AUTOMOBILE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A door protection system can be attached to a ceiling or wall. When attached to a ceiling, the clear pad is coupled to the ceiling though safety releases. Each safety release couples a first rope attached to the pad in an inverted “V” configuration to a vertical disposed rope secured to the ceiling. The safety releases are at a height so that they can be reset or replaced without a ladder. The inverted “V” shape allows the vertically disposed rope to be placed in a position which will not significantly interfere with the garage door as it is opened. Tubes prevent the vertically disposed rope from catching with the garage door opener rail or carriage. A partially threaded screw is adaptable to both anchor or stud/joist installations. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238068 | VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN STRUCTURE - A vehicle steering column structure includes a fixed steering column portion, a movable steering column portion movably coupled to the fixed steering column portion and a steering column positioning mechanism. The steering column positioning mechanism is operably coupled between the fixed and movable steering column portions for adjusting a relative position therebetween. The steering column positioning mechanism includes a release member and a biasing member. The biasing member biases the release member to a locking orientation such that the biasing force of the biasing member applied to the release member changes with corresponding movement of the release member along a first movement portion of a prescribed movement range and the biasing force of the biasing member is generally constant with movement of the release member along a second movement portion of the prescribed movement range. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238069 | VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN STRUCTURE - A vehicle steering column structure includes a movable steering column portion, a tilting mechanism and a telescoping mechanism. The tilting mechanism is configured to selectively adjust an angle of inclination of a tilting part. The telescoping mechanism adjusts the telescopic position of a telescoping part. The telescoping mechanism includes a hand operated release member, an actuation member and a biasing member. The hand operated release member has an actuating end pivotal about first pivot axis between a locking orientation and a releasing orientation. The actuation member has a contact section. The biasing member urges the actuation member to apply an approximately constant return force from the contact section to the actuating end biasing the hand operated release member to return to the locking orientation regardless of the tilt angle of the tilting mechanism. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238070 | Shear capsule for steering column assembly - A shear capsule for an energy absorbing steering column assembly of a vehicle has a pin projecting along a centerline and from a preferably stationary bracket generally of the vehicle chassis. The pin extends along a centerline through a deformation member being or connected to a support of the steering column assembly and to a distal end that connects to a fastener. The fastener is preferably a threaded nut that exerts an axial compressive force upon the bracket through a portion of the spring clip and another axially directed force to the resiliently flexible fingers of the spring clip through the deformation member. Upon a forward directed force placed upon the assembly with respect to the vehicle and during a vehicle collision, the deformation member plastically deforms thereby releasing the steering column assembly from the bracket and preferably with the pin, spring clip and fastener remaining as one rigid and non-compliant element attached to the bracket. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238071 | Steering column of vehicle having collision energy absorbing apparatus - Disclosed is a steering column of a vehicle having a collision energy absorbing apparatus. The steering column includes: a hollow tube having a steering shaft disposed in the hollow tube; a plate bracket surrounding an outer peripheral surface of the tube and having guide grooves formed on a top part of the plate bracket; a reinforcing member for reinforcing and supporting the plate bracket, the reinforcing member being coupled to the tube and being provided within the plate bracket; and a mounting bracket having impact-absorbing guide members inserted in the guide grooves and fixing holes formed on both sides of the mounting bracket for fixing the mounting bracket to a chassis. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238072 | Manually Actuable Steering Device - Driving and steering means of a wheeled, power driven vehicle, such as a power driven hospital bed, is actuated by an actuating device ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238073 | Adjustable shock - A motorcycle shock system has a shock body formed at least partially of aluminum and an air compressor that provides pressurized air to the shock body when necessary. A piston held within the shock body defines a rear air chamber and a forward air chamber on the opposite side of the piston. Four electrically controlled air valves include a first air valve that when actuated opens a passage to allow air to flow into the forward chamber, a second air valve that when actuated opens a passage to allow air to flow out of the forward chamber to the atmosphere, a third air valve that when actuated opens a passage to allow air to flow out of the rear air chamber, and a fourth air valve that when actuated opens a passage to allow air to flow into the rear air chamber. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238074 | Seat belt buckle system and scabbard - A seat belt buckle system includes a seat belt with a latch plate, and a seat belt buckle assembly. The seat belt buckle assembly includes a buckle head for receiving the latch plate, a scabbard covering a portion of the buckle head, and a buckle stalk connecting the buckle head to a vehicle body portion. The scabbard includes at least one tear seam located at an intersection of the first wall and the third wall. The scabbard is configured such that a separation force of the tear seam is less than a buckling load of the scabbard, such that when the buckle is impacted and undergoes a shock load during buckle pretensioning, the tear seam will separate and allow the buckle head to slide down the ramped surface preventing a shock load from a hard contact point that would cause the latch plate to delatch from the buckle head. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238075 | Method and Device for Control of a Reversible Belt Tensioner - In a method for controlling a reversible seatbelt pretensioner of a vehicle, characteristic variables of the accelerator pedal and brake are acquired and monitored with respect to a reaction of the driver to a critical situation in the form of release of the accelerator pedal and subsequent actuation of the brake. When a reaction of a driver to a critical situation is identified, the seatbelt pretensioner is activated. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238076 | Seatbelt retractor - A seat belt retractor includes a seat belt winding device for winding up a seat belt by actuation of a motor and a control unit that repeats a process of stopping the actuation of the motor on an overload of the motor and restarting actuation of the motor after lapse of a predetermined time period. The control unit includes a detection module for detecting an occupant getting on or off a vehicle and a determination module that, using criteria, determines whether or not actuation of the motor is to be restarted. The criteria when the occupant enters the vehicle is different from when the occupant exits the vehicle. The criteria are provided so that the determination module is more likely to determine that the actuation of the motor is not to be restarted when the occupant enters the vehicle as compared to when the occupant exits the vehicle. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238077 | FUEL TANK TRAILER - A fuel tank trailer has a fuel tank supported on the bed of the trailer, and a secondary containment wall surrounding the fuel tank to provide an open secondary containment region. A drain valve controls the flow of fuel and water collecting in the secondary containment region. A fuel separation filter separates the fuel from any water draining from the secondary containment region. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238078 | SCRAPER STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - A scraper structure for a vehicle includes a scraper for scraping material accumulated inside a disk wheel of a wheel. The scraper is detachably attached to a lower surface of a knuckle which rotatably supports the wheel. The scraper includes an extending portion and a bent portion. The extending portion extends inwardly in terms of a vehicle body and downwardly from the lower surface of the knuckle. The bent portion is formed by bending a lower end of the extending portion toward a front in terms of the vehicle body. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238079 | Memory diary book - A memory book or diary intended for recording pleasant memories for sharing in the future. This book may include dedications, suggestions, encouragement, guidance, advice, and storage pouches to promote and support relationships. The book may also include clinical or problem solving tools or techniques to improve a relationship. The book is for immortalizing pleasant memories, sentiments, events, gifts exchanged or memories shared. The book can be shared by partners, siblings, parents, pet owners, and are ideally suited to document the beginning of relationships, marriages, pet owners or parenthood. The book can be shared in the future to relive the memories captured in the book. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238080 | Medication Tracking Diary - Embodiments of the invention comprise a medication tracking diary for use in tracking medications consumed by a subject as well as for use in reminding a subject to consume medications on schedule. Embodiments of the invention may also serve as a convenient, portable, medical history, allowing health care professionals quick access to the information regarding a subject's health. Embodiments of the invention comprise a medication tracking diary further comprising front and back covers, medication description sheets, and medication consumption sheets. A user of an embodiment of the invention may record medication description information, as well as information related to medication consumption. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238081 | Laptop book holder - This invention is a solid piece of polyurethane foam that is 11″ wide, 9″ deep at the base, and 8″ high at the back. The shape as seen from the side resembles a comma rotated so that the tail is the base. The back portion upon which the book or magazine rests is at a 45 degree angle to the base. The front shelf in front of the book holder is 3″ high and extends 5½″ from the book holder. The weight of the book on the shelf assists in holding the device stable wherever placed. The polyurethane foam is covered with fabric that can have any kind of design or color on it. A flexible fabric bookmark of the same fabric is attached to the top of the back of the invention in the center. It extends 12½″ to its weighted end and is 1″ wide. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238082 | Article Including a Semi-Reflective Multilayer Interference Structure - The present invention relates to a document such as a bank note, including:
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| 20080238083 | Labeled Baggage - Labeled baggage includes a label with a non-fibrous polymer layer, visible indicia on the obverse of the label and an adhesive layer on the reverse of the label that bonds the label to a piece of baggage. The label sticks to the baggage during ordinary use, yet can be removed at room temperature, without the use of solvents, and without damaging the baggage. High or low friction materials can be used for the label surface to enhance or retard the tendency of the baggage to slide, as desired. Generally the labels are on an outside, conspicuous, surface of the baggage; but labels can also be placed on an inner surface of the baggage. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238084 | Basic hoisting ring labeling means - A basic hoisting ring labeling means to provide clear and permanent label for safe operation includes a hook, a cylindrical base, a threaded bolt, and an annual recess; the hook being coupled to the cylindrical base, the threaded bolt securing a work piece; the annual recess defining an area to show specification information specific to the ring, highlighted by a particular base color, and shield from impacts and frictions from and with other objects to maintain always clear and legible to avoid dangers resulted from drop of the work piece due to broken hoisting ring when a wrong basic hoisting ring is selected. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238085 | Printable form for correspondence and organized filing - A printable form for correspondence and organized filing is disclosed comprising a sheet of material of predetermined size wherein a portion is scored to define a printable tab that extends outward from the sheet of material when the scored portion is removed, providing for faster, more organized, and efficient filing and retrieval of information. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238086 | SECURITY DOCUMENT WITH A TRANSPARENT PATTERN AND A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SECURITY DOCUMENT WITH A TRANSPARENT PATTERN - A security document comprising a plurality of self-supporting polymeric films and layers therebetween and thereon, said plurality of self-supporting polymeric films comprising a non-transparent microvoided axially stretched self-supporting polymeric film exclusive of foam and having a permanent transparent pattern; and a process for producing a security document with a permanent transparent pattern comprising the step of: image-wise application of heat optionally supplemented by the application of pressure to a security document precursor comprising a plurality of self-supporting polymeric films and layers therebetween and thereon, said plurality of self-supporting polymeric films comprising a non-transparent microvoided axially stretched self-supporting polymeric film exclusive of foam. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238087 | Fluid connector for garden use - The present invention relates to an improved fluid connector for garden use, which is made up of a tube body, a resilient retainer and sleeve. The tube body is provided with a plurality of holes for accommodation of a locking hook respectively and the resilient retainer is peripherally equipped with several pairs of vertical flexible ribs with an expansion space defined therebetween. On the inner wall of the sleeve are disposed a plurality of push protrusions that are positioned in relationship with the vertical flexible ribs respectively so that as the sleeve is pushed downwardly, the flexible ribs can be forced to deform and produce an reactive force that can instantly push the push protrusions of the sleeve back to their original place when the sleeve is free of an external force, making the operation of the sleeve smoother and easier without causing the resilient retainer of the conventional fluid connector to get stuck when the sleeve is pushed downwardly as a result of deformation and fatigue in operation. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238088 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING A PIPE FITTING ARRANGEMENT WITH A TOOL AND SUCH A TOOL - A method for inserting a pipe into a socket and for removing the pipe out of the socket by making usage of a tool are provided herein. The pipe is retainable within the socket by teeth of a grip ring placed within the socket. In at least one embodiment, the method comprises (a) inserting the tool at least partly into the socket mouth into which the pipe is to be inserted, (b) extending the internal diameter of the socket mouth at least over a part of its circumference being smaller than the external pipe diameter when inserting the tool, (c) inserting the pipe into the socket mouth through a tool opening, (d) withdrawing the tool out of the socket, and (e) disengaging the tool from the pipe. Also disclosed herein are method elements for pipe withdrawal. The method elements in combination with the tool help avoid damage to the pipe. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238089 | Coupling device for a fluid line - A coupling device for a fluid line has a collet able to be operated by an actuating sleeve. The collet possesses an annular base portion with support arms extending axially from it, on which two gripping teeth are arranged which are axially spaced apart least in part. Each gripping tooth is provided individually with its own actuating portion to be acted on by actuating faces on the actuating sleeve to cause a clamping operation. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238090 | Fitting With Lubricated Ferrule - A union in which a conduit is joined to a fitting so as to form a contact zone of high gripping pressure between the wall of the conduit and an engaging surface of the fitting, this contact zone being outboard of the region of highest stress formed in the wall of the conduit, an open volume being formed in the union adjacent this contact zone, the fitting including an abundance of liquid lubricant in at least a portion of this open volume. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238091 | Transition Coupling - transition coupling for connecting at least a first and a second piece of electrical conduit is provided, such as for positioning in a concrete slab of a building or other structure. The coupling includes a first opening for receiving the first piece of electrical conduit, a second opening for receiving the second piece of electrical conduit, and a body extending between the first and second openings. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238092 | UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR FOR A PNEUMATIC TOOL WITH UNLOCKING BY AIR FLOW - The present invention provides a universal connector for a pneumatic tool with unlocking by air flow. A directional locating member is mounted between the sleeve and the first coupler, or the pin-joint member, so the sleeve can be securely locked when located at the first position. Available at first and second positions, the second coupler of the universal connector can be positioned in the absence of aeration, or reset automatically after aeration, thus achieving unlocked by air flow purpose. This ability provides easier and convenient assembly or disassembly of the universal connector and pneumatic tool without needing any controlling members, thus guaranteeing improved ease-of-operation and higher applicability. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238093 | Cooling, heating, bladder relief, gas, hydration and nutrition chem-bio suit connectivity system - This invention is a Cooling, Heating, Bladder Relief, Gas, Hydration and Nutrition Chem-Bio Suit Connectivity System used connecting various life function support systems in Chemical-Biological Protective Suits. The connectivity system provides means to quick connect and disconnect various user desired support systems including cooling and heating, bladder relief, gas, hydration and nutrition and external to a user that is inside a Chem-Bio Suit. The connectivity system is capable of allowing a user to use any of the support systems either in any combination thereof or individually. The connectivity system self perforates and self seals upon installation in the Chem-Bio Suit and seals upon connection and disconnection of life support systems to prevent contamination from entering inside the Chem-Bio Suit and threatening the health or safety of the user. The connectivity system is easily field installed with no tools required and contains internal electrical, electronic and fiber optic communications capability. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238094 | Oilfield Threaded Connection - A threaded connector | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238095 | Clamp apparatus for threadedly connected tubulars - A clamp for clamping to two threadedly-connected items, and, in one aspect, two threadedly-connected components of a top drive system. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238096 | Coupling device for a fluid line - A coupling device for a fluid line has a collet and an axially movable actuating sleeve serving for operation of the collet. The collet bears several gripping teeth with associated actuating portions able to be acted on by actuating faces on the actuating sleeve in order to hold the inserted fluid line. In the non-operated state of the actuating sleeve there are at least partly different distances between the mutually associated actuating portions and actuating faces so that on actuation of the actuating sleeve several actuating portions of the collet are acted on one after the other. This means that the necessary actuating force is reduced. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238097 | APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF A THREAD LOOP IN A TAG FASTENER - In a tag fastener for fastening a tag by looping and knotting a thread, an apparatus for adjusting the length of a thread loop is provided at the forefront portion of the body ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238098 | DISTRIBUTED ARCHITECTURE FOR A GAS-TURBINE STARTER/GENERATOR - A gas-turbine starter/generator comprises: a generator module comprising a first casing, a generator housed in the first casing, and a first shaft constrained to rotate with the rotor of the generator, projecting from the first casing, and carrying a first mechanical coupling member; an exciter module, comprising a second casing, an exciter housed in the second casing, and a second shaft distinct from the first shaft, constrained to rotate with the rotor of the exciter, projecting from the second casing, and carrying a second mechanical coupling member; and an electrical connection comprising a rectifier and at least one connector for connecting the secondary circuit of the exciter to the primary circuit of the generator. The mechanical coupling members are coupled to a common gearwheel or to respective different gearwheels of a gearbox of the gas turbine. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238099 | Water supply tunnel secondary purpose turbine electric power generator system - A water supply tunnel secondary purpose turbine electric power generator system includes: a.) a water supply subsystem with a water source at an elevation that is at least 300 feet above the mean altitude of a community, that includes a gravity fed underground water tunnel being located, at least in part, upstream from the community, and, at least in part, being located under the community. There is a plurality of riser conduits in the community connected to the gravity fed underground water tunnel, delivering water from the water source to the community at a pressure that is at least 100 psi in excess of desired water pressure delivered to community water lines; b.) water valving subsystems connected to each of the riser conduits and one of each including at least one safety valve, to lower water pressure of the delivered water; and, c.) a power generating turbine subsystem, including at least one water driven turbine located in at least one of the water supply subsystem and water valving subsystem. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238100 | Method for operating a wind energy system - The invention relates to a method for operating a wind energy system wherein when a first settable boundary value (G | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238101 | Gas production well secondary purpose turbine electric power generator system - A natural gas production well secondary purpose turbine electric power generator system includes: a.) a natural gas production well from an underground or underwater natural gas well production field that produces natural gas at the surface at an elevated pressure of at least 500 psi and at least 200 psi in excess of desired pressure delivered to gas processing or gas distribution lines; b.) a natural gas valving subsystem connected to said well; and, c.) a power generating turbine subsystem, including at least one gas driven turbine located in at least one of said well and said gas valving subsystem. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238102 | Configurations and Methods for Wave Energy Extraction - A wave energy harvester ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238103 | RIGID STRUCTURAL ARRAY - The present invention is directed to a device for maintaining a plurality of ocean wave energy converters at a predetermined proximity. The device includes at least one deck having a plurality of openings, each adapted to receive a portion of an ocean wave energy converter. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238104 | Pressurized water powered engine - A pressurized water powered machine that generates electrical power and is capable of driving a load which includes a waterwheel located above a water reservoir, a water pump that pressurizes water collected from the water reservoir and conveys it to a storage tank where it is stored under pressure for delivery to a water nozzle output which directs the pressurized water to the waterwheel, where the waterwheel powers a drive shaft that powers an electrical generator and is capable of being connected to a load. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238105 | FLUID DRIVEN ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A tubular housing includes at least one fixed helical vane formed onto the inner surfaces of the tubular housing in a spiral and adapted to direct fluid into a spiraled flow and focus fluid onto a fan blade assembly associated with an alternator system and located within the tubular housing before a system exhaust. A generator cone can be mounted near the center and front of the fan blade assembly facing fluid passing through the tubular housing. As fluid passes over the generator cone it experiences compression between the generator cone and housing resulting in increased pressure and velocity of the fluid, thereby increasing rotational speed of the generator blades and generator as the compressed, spiraled fluid passes through the blades and exits the tubular housing. The system can be used for fixed or mobile applications in water, wind and manually induced air flow. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238106 | WIND-POWERED GENERATOR SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC POWER OVER A WIDE RANGE OF WIND CONDITIONS - Disclosed is a wind-powered turbine generation system configured to generate electric power over a wide range of wind conditions and particularly in high wind speed and wind gust conditions where current wind turbine technologies fail. A plurality of ducted turbines is provided in an enclosure rotatably mounted to a vertical support. Rows of magnetic irises surround the turbine shafts with each iris adjustable to throttle the airflow over the turbine blades, permitting the turbine generator to operate in high wind velocity gusts. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238107 | SOUNDPROOF TYPE ENGINE GENERATOR - A soundproof type engine generator has an outer shell made by attaching at least a bottom panel to a three-dimensional frame and four wheels in the lower part thereof for transport. The soundproof type engine generator also has handles provided coaxially with opposing wheel shafts of the four wheels, which can be held by a user and facilitate the lifting of the soundproof type engine generator, even if the engine generator is heavy. The wheels of the engine generator are disposed farther outward than the outer shell of the soundproof type engine generator. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238108 | Electronically Controlled Engine Generator Set - An electronically controlled electrical power generator comprises a generator ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238109 | Structure of a hooked fastener - A hooked fastener includes a holding member, a covering on the holding member, a hooked plate and a rotary sleeve between the holding member and the covering, and a coupling piece for the hooked plate to be hooked over; the holding member has a rail, and the hooked plate has on one side a post-shaped protrusion received in the rail; the rail of the holding member and the post-shaped protrusion of the hooked plate together will serve as a guiding means for the hooked plate when the rotary sleeve is wrenched so as to move the hooked plate; the hooked plate has a guide rail on the other side, and the holding member has a guide rod secured therein and passed through the guide rail of the hooked plate; the guide rail and the guide rod together also will serve as a guiding means for the hooked plate. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238110 | CASE LATCH ASSEMBLY - A case latch assembly | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238111 | Apparatus and method for securing a watthour electrical meter to a socket box - The instant disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for securing a watthour electrical meter to a socket meter box. A locking ring comprises a divided annular band fitted with tab members configured to accept a variety of ring fasteners. The tab members support a variety of ring fastener and fastener receiver assemblies, and have complementary mating surfaces that substantially mate around the head of an installed meter so that the locking ring is tamper-resistant. The ring fastener and fastener receiver have a number of complementary apertures disposed to receive either wire seals or other locking mechanisms. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238112 | TRIM PANEL TETHER AND METHOD - A trim panel cover tether and method for use with interior trim cover panels or audio speakers grilles. A deformable tether strap is engaged with the trim panel substrate and the cover panel to deter undesirable rattles of the speaker grille and to prevent complete detachment of the cover panel from the trim panel substrate in the event the cover panel is dislodged from the substrate. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238113 | Locking device for the closing lid of washing machines - Locking device for the closing lid of a washing machine or the like, comprising an enclosure ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238114 | MODULAR CHASSIS LOCK BAR - A lock bar comprises two end sections, each end section including a slot configured to enable attaching the lock bar to a modular chassis and to enable moving the lock bar between a locked position and an unlocked position when the lock bar is attached to the modular chassis; and a middle section coupled to the two end sections and configured with a length longer than the width of the modular chassis. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238115 | Impact Energy Dissipation Device - An impact energy dissipation device for the prevention of high-speed vehicles and more specifically automotive vehicles, aircraft, helicopters, components and the like from receiving high-speed impact energy directly onto their structures in case of a collision. The device is to isolate high-speed impact energy from the crashworthy structures by breaking down the huge impact energy with many small manageable shear fragments. The device includes a slidable assembly with a series of resistive pins with predetermined shear strength, staggered in two tandem rows to shear in a controlled manner that only one pin is sheared at a time thereof bearing an approximate equivalent of one shear pin load transmission throughout a collision. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238116 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONNECTING AND ADAPTING A GRAPPLE ASSEMBLY - A connecting and adapting system for interconnecting a pair of jaws of a grapple assembly and for adapting the grapple assembly for connecting to a plurality of linkages. The system includes bearings, where the bearings have a flange, an elongated section, and a bore. The flange of the bearings abuts a portion of one of the jaws, the elongated section of the bearings interconnects the jaws, and the bore of the bearing receives a pin to provide a connecting location. A portion of the bearing, being positioned opposite the flange, receives a collar that abuts a portion of one of the jaws. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238117 | Load ring for lifting by elevator, of casing having no upset - A cylindrical ring sized to slide over the box end of an oilfield tubular having a given diameter, has a shoulder at one its ends and a sidewall along its length. The sidewall has a circumferential groove about its interior surface housing a band which can be made tight against the exterior surface of the oilfield tubular by a latch accessible through a slot in the sidewall, and which becomes even tighter if the tubular attempts to escape from the band. In a first orientation, the cylindrical ring is used as a load ring. By turning the cylindrical rings upside down, the cylindrical ring is used as a thread protector for the pin end of the tubular. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238118 | THERMOFORM HUSH PANEL CLAMSHELL DESIGN - A hush panel for integration into an automobile includes a first section having a first channel-forming portion and a second section having a second channel-forming portion. The first and second sections are attached together via a hinge section. The first and second sections pivotable relative to each other about the hinge section such that the first section mates to the second section with the first channel-forming portion and the second channel-forming portion aligning to form a duct in the hush panel. A method for forming the hush panel is also disclosed. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238119 | STRAP BED LIFT - A vehicle includes at least two items that move vertically between a lowered position and a raised position. In one embodiment, one of the items is a seating unit having a seat back and a seat base such as a couch or a dinette. The seating unit may convert into a bed. In another embodiment, one of the items may be a bed. The vehicle may also include a cargo area which is configured to receive an off-road vehicle. One or more of the items may be lifted in the cargo area to provide additional cargo space in the vehicle. The vehicle may also include other items that move vertically such as a desk, a table, a workbench, an entertainment center, an appliance, a television, a sink, a cupboard, a cabinet, a shelf, and/or a counter. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238120 | Control console having multiple use positions - A control console includes a body supporting a plurality of controls, a base, and first and second legs each having a first end pivotably connected to the body and a second end pivotably connected to the base. The legs are shiftable between a first position projecting over a first end of the base, a second position projecting over a second end of the base and a third position between the first and second positions. At least one spring is provided to bias the legs toward the third position, and a motor may included for shifting the legs. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238121 | ACOUSTIC PANEL ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to an acoustic panel assembly. There is a need for a simple and inexpensive acoustic panel assembly. An acoustic panel assembly includes a parent panel and an insert panel. The parent panel has a higher density body and a sound reflecting skin. The insert panel is mounted to the parent panel, and includes a sound absorbing body, a lower density rim and a sound transmitting skin. The parent panel includes a border portion which surrounds an opening which engages an outer edge of the insert panel. The border portion and the edge engage each other and form an interlocking joint. The border portion defines an annular groove which receives the outer edge of the insert panel. The body of the parent panel comprises a higher density expanded polypropelyene material, and rim body of the insert panel comprises a lower density expanded polypropelyene material. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238122 | TAILGATE ARRANGEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A tailgate arrangement is provided for a motor vehicle, in particular of a passenger car The tailgate arrangement has a cargo space expansion element that is mounted on the inside of the vehicle on a tailgate, surrounds a cavity, is joined or can be joined in at least a water-tight manner to a cargo space of the motor vehicle to expand it and can be braced between the tailgate and a rear support fitted to the rear of the vehicle. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238123 | Vehicle Seat with Lordosis Support - The invention relates to a vehicle seat with a back rest having a frame ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238124 | SEAT TRACK LOCKING MECHANISM - An apparatus for adjusting the position of a seat comprises a rack and a clock nut that grips the rack. The rack comprises a threaded rod, while the clock nut comprises a short cylindrical body that is drilled and threaded along its diameter with internal threads corresponding to the thread diameter and pitch of the rack. Circumferential reliefs are then formed in the threaded bore to enable the clock nut to be “clocked” from a position in which the threads of the clock nut engage the threads of the rack to a second position in which the threads of the clock nut disengage the threads of the rack. A pair of linkages are provided to rotate the clock nut between the engaged and disengaged positions and to transmit loads from the clock nut. Because the clock nut engages multiple teeth of the rack simultaneously, the seat track locking mechanism of the present invention is capable of extremely fine position adjustment without sacrificing ruggedness and because of the design of the linkages, the seat track locking mechanism locks bi-directionally and with little or no backlash. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238125 | VEHICLE REAR SEAT - An automotive vehicle includes a floor, an outboard seat and an inboard seat. The floor extends transversely between opposite sides of the vehicle. The outboard seat and inboard seat are arranged in a transversely extending row along the floor of the vehicle, wherein the inboard seat is disposed at an inboard position and the outboard seat is disposed at an outboard position. The inboard seat is slidably coupled to the floor for transverse sliding movement between the inboard and outboard positions. The outboard seat is tiltable to accommodate displacement of the inboard seat between the inboard and outboard positions. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238126 | VEHICLE SEAT SLIDE DEVICE - A vehicle seat slide device includes lower rails, upper rails, screw shafts, nut members, an electric motor and a transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism is composed of a drive reduction gear mechanism coupled directly to an output shaft of the electric motor, a pair of left and right direction conversion gear mechanisms coupled directly to the screw shafts, and a transmission shaft arranged to pass through an output gear of the drive reduction gear mechanism to be rotatably bodily with the output gear and coupled at opposite ends thereof to respective input gears of the direction conversion gear mechanisms. A lean force bracket is further provided to be secured at opposite ends thereof to the upper rails and supports the drive reduction gear mechanism and both of the direction conversion gear mechanisms. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238127 | SEAT SLIDE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A seat slide device for a vehicle includes a lower rail, an upper rail movable relative to the lower rail and a lock member for restricting the relative movement of the upper and lower rails. The restriction of the relative movement can be released and the lock-released position can be retained. The seat slide device further includes a memory piece detachably engaged with the lower rail and provided in a direction separating from the lower rail and engaging therewith when a seatback is reclined forward, wherein the memory piece is moved in association with the movement of the upper rail by retaining the memory piece at the receiving portion and the shaped portion when the memory piece is separated from the lower rail and wherein the memory piece is engaged with the lower rail at the engaging portion when the memory piece is engaged with the lower rail. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238128 | Method of Assembling a Crossbar with a Dashboard, and a Centering Device - The invention concerns the assembly of a cross-member and an instrument panel. The invention concerns an assembly method including assembling a ventilation element ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238129 | ATTACHMENT ELEMENT - An attachment element is provided with a central cylinder. The first end of the central cylinder has an internal thread and the other end terminates with an outer disk, where it can be screwed down, and passes through an inner disk between the outer disk and its first end. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238130 | Windshield With Incorporated Message Holder - A window assembly cooperating with a window frame on a golf car includes a first window pane coupled to the window frame. The first window pane defines a lower portion arranged adjacent to a body of the golf car. A message holder is disposed on the lower portion of the first window pane. The message holder according to one embodiment is integrally formed with the first window pane and is adapted to removably accept a message therein. The message holder according to another embodiment is fixedly coupled to the first window pane. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238131 | Actuation Device for a Flap Element - An actuation device ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238132 | Folding Top for a Convertible - The invention relates to a folding top for a convertible, comprising a rod assembly ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238133 | TONNEAU COVER - A tonneau cover assembly for a truck having a bed and a pair of upstanding sidewalls generally includes a panel having a perimeter conforming to a perimeter of the bed and a mechanism for enabling movement of the panel between the first position abutting the bed and a second position generally level with tops of the upstanding sidewalls. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238134 | UNSUPPORTED DIVISION POST FOR AUTOMOTIVE GLASS ENCAPSULATION - An improved division post is provided that eliminates the need for a metal carrier for support, eliminates the need for roll form tooling and stretch bend tooling which are expensive and time-consuming processes, and may be formed in a glass encapsulation mold and retain the curvature imparted by the mold. The improved division post may guide a window panel moveable along a first axis in a motor vehicle. The division post may comprise a body portion comprising a first material and having a generally U-shaped cross-section. The body portion may include a base and first and second opposing walls defining a channel. The channel may be configured to receive at least an edge of the window panel. The division post may further include a first sealing wing extending from the first wall into the channel and a second sealing wing extending from the second wall into the channel. The first and second sealing wings may comprise a second material that is different than the first material. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238135 | Control apparatus of opening and closing body for vehicle - A control apparatus of an opening and closing body for a vehicle includes a fully closed state detection means detecting a fully closed state of an opening and closing body for the vehicle, an authenticating means authenticating a user of the vehicle, a detection means detecting a command for an opening operation when the authenticating means and the portable unit authenticate each other, a driving means conducting the opening operation when the fully closed state and the command for the open operation are detected, wherein the detection means is a vibration sensor mounted at one of the opening and a butted surface of the opening and closing body for the vehicle, and the vibration sensor detects that an object is pinched between the opening and the opening and closing body for the vehicle at a closing operation. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238136 | Motor Vehicle Door - A motor vehicle door comprises an outer module and an inner module, with the inner module having an inside door lining which is fitted onto a supporting surface of the inner module. The inner module has a supporting structure which comprises a metallic frame which in turn is joined to a plastic base support so as to form a metal-plastic hybrid component. The hybrid component at the same time forms the supporting surface of the inside door lining. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238137 | Automobile weather strip - The weather strip of the invention has an attachment base and a sealing part to be integrally attached to the attachment base for sealing a gap between a vehicle body opening open/close member and a vehicle body opening part. The attachment base has a substantially U-shaped section or a substantially J-shaped section that is formed of a vehicle exterior side wall, a vehicle interior side wall, and a bottom wall, and a sealant member formed from an adhesive material is attached to an inner surface of the attachment base having the substantially U-shaped section or the substantially J-shaped section. The tip of the flange is inserted into an inner part of the sealant member, and the attachment base is attached by an adhesion force of the sealant member. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238138 | Cocoon camper - Cocoon Camper is a two-unit camper consisting of a frontal vehicle and a rear camper section. The frontal vehicle and rear camper section are connected and locked together allowing the vehicle to drive as if it were a single unit. The rear camper section of Cocoon Camper overlaps the frontal vehicle on top with a section that locks in place and connects directly to the top of the frontal vehicle unit with supports. The rear camper also locks in place from the back of the frontal vehicle unit to fully connect and stabilize the vehicle. Cocoon Camper works by connecting the drive shaft from the frontal vehicle to the camper in order to drive the wheels of the camper section from the rear. Cocoon Camper makes this possible by allowing the rear wheels of the frontal vehicle unit to retract to provide the proper clearance. The frontal vehicle has a unique modified differential that includes a selector to activate the wheels on the frontal vehicle or the wheels on the camper unit. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238139 | FAIRING FOR A TRAILER - The present invention relates to a fairing for a trailer having a wheel assembly. The fairing is positioned on the underside of the trailer to cover a frontal area of the wheel assembly. More specifically, the fairing includes a shell and an anchoring mechanism. First, the shell is designed to cover the frontal part of the wheel assembly. Secondly, the anchoring mechanism allows attaching the shell to the wheel assembly. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238140 | Long range and ultralight vehicle body construction - A long range and safer, steerable vehicle body for carrying at least one passenger and which body rides on at least two wheels and is constructed from ultra-lightweight materials, such as magnesium frame with polyolefin body panels. The frame is constructed from extruded tubings, joined with aid of end fittings, adhesive and body-bound pins, which eliminates expensive welding. The body panels have double walls, or a honeycomb sandwich construction. The vehicle body may carry an advanced, non-polluting hybrid propulsion system and may ride on pressure-airless tires. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238141 | Collapsible trailer container - A collapsible trailer container for automobiles, comprising a rectangular enclosure having a base member and four vertical panels pivotally connected to the base member such that the panels can be pivotally moved to make them rest in a stacked configuration above the base member. The container also comprises a locking means for locking the panels in a vertical position to form the enclosure with open top. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238142 | MOTOR VEHICLE FRAME STRUCTURE AND CRASHBOX THEREFOR - A crashbox is provided for connecting a bumper carrier and a longitudinal beam in a frame structure of a motor vehicle. The crashbox has a section that is compressible in a longitudinal direction and a first fixing element for attachment to the longitudinal beam and a second fixing element for attachment to the bumper carrier at opposite ends of the section. The first fixing element is in the form of a spigot member that is insertible into a cavity in the longitudinal beam and a support strut extends between two rigid side flanks of the spigot member through an internal cavity of the spigot member. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238143 | Motor Vehicle Comprising a Spray Water Container - Motor vehicle with a water spray reservoir ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238144 | Cab reinforcement structure and work machine cab - A cab reinforcement structure for reinforcing a cab by a gusset disposed in a corner at which a right rear pillar and a hollow rear lateral beam member joined to the right rear pillar meet each other is formed such that a gusset retaining member for sustaining a load from a gusset side is disposed within the rear lateral beam member in relation to the rear lateral beam member side end of the gusset and the gusset retaining member is composed of a plate-like member for blocking up the inside of the rear lateral beam member at a position corresponding to the rear lateral beam member side end of the gusset. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238145 | CONNECTIVE SYSTEM - A connective system for connecting a first body to a second body having an aperture, is provided. The system includes a pin connected with the first body. The pin has a detent surface. A retainer ring having a snap fit engagement with the pin detent surface is provided. The retainer ring also has a locking arm for entry into the aperture of the second body with snap fit engagement with a surface of the second body thereby retaining the second body with said first body. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080238146 | FRONT RAIL HAVING CONTROLLED THICKNESS FOR ENERGY ABSORPTION - A frame rail for a vehicle that is provided between vehicle frame and the bumper of a vehicle that has a thickness that varies from the front end of the rail to the back end of the rail. The compressive strength of the rail increases from the front end of the rail to the back end of the rail. The rail is rectangular in shape and the thickness of the rail is continuously increased to improve progressive crush characteristics of the rail under an oblique loading. A rail may be provided by providing a tubular rail having a plurality of ring shaped segments that have incrementally increasing thickness. Alternatively, the rail may have a uniformly increasing thickness from the front end to the back end. | 2008-10-02 |
