43rd week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080256776 | Assembly apparatus and method for the assembly of a fuselage section - The present invention provides an assembly apparatus for supporting a fuselage section of an aircraft or spacecraft in an adjustable assembly position, with at least one stiffening bow for detachably stiffening the fuselage section and a rotational support, which rotatably supports the at least one stiffening bow. Also provided is a method for the assembly of a fuselage section of an aircraft or spacecraft in which an assembly position of the fuselage section is prescribed. In further steps, the fuselage section is reinforced with a stiffening bow and the stiffening bow is rotatably supported. The stiffening bow is then turned in such a way that the fuselage section rotates into the assembly position. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256777 | Method for subsequent reinforcement of injection-molded transport means - A method subsequently reinforces injection-molded transporters such as plastic pallets, which have support feet disposed on their underside, at least at the corners, and a groove for inserting a reinforcement profile between two support feet that stand diagonally opposite one another, and the two ends of the groove are formed by pockets shaped to correspond to the profile cross-section, disposed in the region of the support foot assigned to the groove end, in each instance. After completion of the pallet, the distance between the two pockets is increased via elastic deformation of the pallet. Afterwards, the reinforcement profile is laid into the groove, and one end of the profile is laid into one of the pockets. Thereafter, the deformation is canceled out and the pallet returns to the relaxed original state, and in this connection the other end of the reinforcement profile also dips into the corresponding pocket. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256778 | Method for Joining Tubes - A method is provided for joining tubes. An outer tube and an inner tube are provided. An end of the inner tube is inserted into an end of the outer tube to form an overlapped region of tube wall and form a pressure tight joint between the tubes. The overlapped region of the tubes is heated. The tubes are placed in pair of dies having a die cavity adjacent to the outer tube. Pressure is introduced into the tubes to expand the overlapped region of the tubes outwardly into the die cavity and thereby form an interlocking joint between the overlapped region of the outer tube and the inner tube. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256779 | HEMMING WORKING METHOD AND HEMMING WORKING DEVICE - A hemming working device is provided with: a jig body configured to support a first workpiece and a second workpiece which are overlapped; and a working drive portion configured to join the first workpiece and the second workpiece and perform a hemming on the first workpiece and the second workpiece. The jig body is provided with: a holding mechanism capable of holding the first workpiece and the second workpiece; and a backing member capable of being contacted with a portion of the first workpiece where hemming working is executed. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256780 | FASTENER DEVICE FOR FASTENING TWO COMPONENTS - A first and second component joint includes using a fastener having a first end, and a flange having a diameter greater than a tubular barrel portion. A second end having a second tubular barrel portion merges into a shoulder of a flange part having a greater diameter than the barrel portion. The first tubular barrel portion is deformed radially outwardly sandwiching the first component between the flange and the first barrel portion. The second end of the fastener is introduced through a hole in the second component by applying the second component to the first component so the shoulder of the flanged part abuts the second component spacing the second component from the first component. The fastener device is fastened to the second component by deforming the second tubular barrel portion radially outwardly sandwiching the second component between the shoulder and the tubular barrel portion. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256781 | Joining method and joined unit - The present invention provides a joining method of metal plates, which can connect two metal plates without a projection in a surface of the metal plates and a gap, and a joined unit having metal plates which are connected without a projection in a surface of the metal plates and a gap between the metal plates. The joined unit has a pair of metal plates. One of the metal plates has a hole, and another metal plate has a projection having a height less than a thickness of the one of the metal plates. The projection passes through the hole, the one of the metal plates is placed on the other of the metal plates each other, and a central part of an end surface of the projection is crushed in the hole. Thereby, the metal plates are joined to each other, and the joined unit can be provided. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256782 | METHODS FOR FORMING A MAGNET IN A ROTOR - Methods are provided for forming/inserting a magnet in a rotor. One method includes coating a plurality of magnetizable particles with a non-metallic material, inserting the coated particles in a rotor, and magnetizing the coated particles. Another method includes inserting a plurality of magnetizable particles into a rotor, submersing the rotor in motor varnish to coat the particles with motor varnish, and magnetizing the particles. Yet another method includes inserting a plurality of magnetizable particles in a rotor, inserting a non-metallic material into the rotor, mixing the particles and non-metallic material to form a mixture, curing the mixture to coat each particle with non-metallic material, and magnetizing the particles. Still another method includes mixing a plurality of magnetizable particles with a non-metallic material, curing the non-metallic material to coat each particle with non-metallic material, inserting the coated particles in a rotor, and magnetizing the coated particles. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256783 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STATOR ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a method for producing a stator assembly. The method initially includes providing an assembly mandrel having a generally cylindrical hub and a generally annular base circumscribing a terminal end portion of the hub. A first end ring and a stator shell are installed around the mandrel hub and onto the mandrel base. Thereafter, a plurality of poles are disposed on top of the first end ring and in a generally cylindrical pattern between the stator shell and the mandrel hub. A second end ring is disposed around the mandrel hub and on top of the plurality of poles. A plurality of stator shell tabs may then be bent in a radially inward direction to axially retain the first and second end rings. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256784 | Methods for making rotors for permanent magnet motors - A method for making a rotor for a permanent magnet motor, the method, in at least certain aspects, including connecting a series of a plurality of guides to a hollow rotor body, the guides spaced-apart and extending longitudinally of the rotor body, the rotor body being generally cylindrical with an interior surface, applying a plurality of magnets to the interior surface of the rotor body, and emplacing a shunt structure over the plurality of magnets to inhibit inter-magnet action during rotor assembly. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256785 | METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING MICROWAVE ANTENNAS INCORPORATED WITHIN NONWOVEN FABRIC - A method of constructing fabric microwave antennas with a calendering apparatus which comprises: heating the rollers of the calendering apparatus; setting the pressure at the nip or meeting point of said rollers of said calendering apparatus; shaping antenna patches from conductive fabric; feeding at least one roll of carrier fabric to the heated rolling drums of said calendering apparatus; placing preformed conductive patches on to the carrier fabric before the carrier fabric enters said heated rolling drums of the calendering apparatus; and cutting the calendered or bonded layers of conductive and non-conductive fabric into desired shapes for incorporation into flexible structures. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256786 | ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY METHOD - A method for assembling an actuator assembly includes providing a first housing portion and a second housing portion; providing a coil, a pole piece, a magnet, and a completed beam; positioning the coil, pole piece, magnet, and completed beam between the housing portions; and coupling the housing portions together. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256787 | Fixturing a head spindle assembly with a contracting collet - An apparatus and associated method is provided for precisely positioning a datum surface of a component. The apparatus has a housing defining a tooling datum surface. A collet is supported by the housing, and is thereby selectively operable between an expanded mode and a retracted mode. In the expanded mode, a clearing disengagement is defined with the component. In the retracted mode, a contacting engagement is defined with the component as well as a simultaneous longitudinal force that is transferred by the contacting engagement to the component capable of pressingly engaging the datum surfaces together. The apparatus further has a bias member urging the collet to the retracted mode. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256788 | Assembly of Aircraft Components - A method of assembling parts to form an aircraft component, in which a first surface of a first part (for example a wing skin) is to be positioned in the assembly adjacent to a second surface of a second part (for example a rib foot). The method comprises the steps of taking measurements of the first part, taking measurements of the second part with a laser, and calculating the size and shape of the space that will be generated when the first and second parts are assembled. A shim of varying thickness in dependence upon the results of the calculating step is manufactured, for example by stereolithography, and the first and second parts are assembled with the shim positioned between the first and second parts, the varying thickness of the shim compensating for a varying spacing of the first and second surfaces. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256789 | System, Method and Apparatus for Configuring an End of Arm Tool in a Molding System - According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a system, a method and an apparatus for configuring an end of arm tool within a molding environment. The end of arm tool comprises a base structure attachable, in use, to an actuator of the molding system, the base structure comprising a mounting structure interface; a mounting structure configured to be releasably accepted, in use, within the mounting structure interface; the mounting structure for receiving, in use, a part receptacle; the base structure comprising a service connecting interface configured to connect, in use, a service to the part receptacle via the mounting structure. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256790 | Rod end assembly - A rod end assembly includes a rod having a shank thereon, the shank comprising an intermediate journal portion and a threaded end portion. There are one or more roller bearings mounted on the journal portion of the shank. The bearings each have an inner ring and an outer ring, and include an endmost bearing. A nut is mounted on the threaded portion of the shank to engage the endmost bearing. There is a rod end body secured to the rod end. The rod end body has a mounting portion that is configured to rest on the roller bearings and to engage the outer ring of the endmost bearing. In addition, the rod end body has a coupling portion for connecting to another device. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256791 | Fixturing a head spindle assembly with an expanding collet - An apparatus and associated method is provided for precisely positioning a datum surface of a component. The apparatus has a housing defining a tooling datum surface. A collet is supported by the housing that is selectively operable between a retracted mode and an expanded mode. In the retracted mode a clearing disengagement is defined with the component. In the expanded mode a contacting engagement with the component is defined. The contacting engagement and a simultaneous longitudinal force transferred by the contacting engagement to the component pressingly engage the datum surfaces together. The apparatus further has a bias member exerting the longitudinal force and urging the collet to the retracted mode. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256792 | Terminal Insertion Apparatus - A terminal insertion apparatus having a wire holding unit holding two wires, each wire having a terminal, a connector holding unit holding a connector housing having at least two holes for receiving terminals, and a terminal insertion head is disclosed. The terminal insertion head has a wire gripping unit having a first holder and a second holder. The first holder and second holder are movable in a vertical direction toward and away from the wire holding unit and are movable in a horizontal direction toward and away from the connector holding unit. The first holder has an outer grip and an inner grip that together hold one of the two wires while the second holder has an outer grip and an inner grip that together hold the remaining of the two wires. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256793 | Gaskets and gasket-like devices including fasteners for gaskets and a method of making and using the same - A gasket for sealing between a wall and a gasket support surface, such as between an oven housing and an oven door. The gasket includes a clip, the clip typically being made from a single strand of wire. The wire is bent into a head and a base, the base for engaging the gasket and head dimensioned for engagement with a wall for a support surface. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256794 | Method For the Production of a Piston Ring For Internal Combustion Engine and a Piston Ring of this Type - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a piston ring ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256795 | WIND TURBINE BLADE HAVING CURVED CAMBER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A wind turbine blade for a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) having a curved camber and a method of manufacturing same is disclosed. The method of manufacturing a turbine blade comprises determining the profile of an airfoil of the blade and forming the blade having the airfoil with the translated profile. The step of determining the profile of an airfoil of the blade comprises selecting a symmetrical airfoil having a straight mean camber line and a desired chord length; selecting a circular segment having the same radius as a path traveled by the blade around a hub of the VAWT and locating the circular segment to contact the mean camber line at at least one point; translating the mean camber line of the symmetrical airfoil such that it overlaps with the circular segment; and determining the profile of the airfoil blade by translating the profile of the symmetrical airfoil to correspond with the translated mean camber line of the symmetrical airfoil. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256796 | Necklace stabilizer - An improved method and device for stabilizing a necklace while on a wearer, which prevents the necklace from turning about the wearer's neck during wear and reorienting itself, in which a weight is attached to the necklace at the nape of the wearer's neck, and extends downwardly from the necklace. In a clasp-type necklace, the invention prevents the clasp at the rear of the wearer's neck from shifting around to the wearer's front during wear. The device itself is a weight which is mounted on an extender and positioned at the rear of the wearer's neck, which may be or include one or more decorative or jewelry type items. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256797 | Gas Bearings (Laser) - Method for gas bearings comprising two relatively rotating parts, one part of which consists of a spindle shaft and the other part of which is provided with a bearing surface and is made from a material through which gas can be conducted to the bearing gap, for producing holes conducting gas to the bearing surface, distinguished by the steps: (a) with the aid of a high-energy beam directed towards the bearing surface, a certain number of first holes smaller than the final number of holes calculated from experience are made in the bearing surface to make a primary airflow through this part of the bearing surface possible; (b) the preliminary airflow is measured; (c) on the basis of the measured airflow, the exact number necessary of additional second holes to be made in order to obtain the desired necessary airflow is calculated; (d) the calculated number of additional second holes are made in the bearing surface. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256798 | Wheel Bearing Unit - Attachment holes are formed in a plurality of locations in the circumferential direction of the attachment flange of a wheel bearing unit. The amount “h” of projection, from an attachment surface in the axial direction of the opening edge peripheral portion of the respective attachment holes is limited to no larger than 10 μm under the condition that studs are press-fitted and fixed into the respective attachment holes. By this configuration, it is possible to inhibit the runout of the rotor fixed to the attachment surface of the attachment flange and thereby inhibit the judder generated during braking operation. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256799 | Reciprocating electric shaver - A reciprocating electric shaver that causes an inner cutter | 2008-10-23 |
20080256800 | Razor cartridge assembly with movable face - A razor cartridge including a blade unit and a frame directly joined to the blade unit. The blade unit includes a plurality of shaving blades secured to the blade unit. The blade unit has an upper face and a lower face. The frame has an upper member and a lower member. The upper member is movable between a first position and a second position. The upper face of the upper member forms a substantially contiguous extension of the upper face of the blade unit when in the second position. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256801 | Razor cartridge with front pivot axis - A razor cartridge for connecting to a handle is provided. The razor cartridge includes a blade unit and a frame secured to and surrounding the blade unit. The blade unit includes a plurality of blades. The blades extend along respective parallel blade axes. The frame has a frame perimeter and a pivoting structure. The frame perimeter defines a razor cartridge perimeter for the razor cartridge. The pivoting structure defines a pivot axis for pivoting the razor cartridge with respect to the handle. The pivot axis is located within the frame and in front of the blade axes. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256802 | Array of razor cartridges - An array of razor cartridges is provided. The array includes a first shaving cartridge having a first casing and a plurality of shaving blades secured within the first casing. The first frame has a first configuration. The first frame is secured to the first shaving cartridge to form a first razor cartridge. The array also includes a second shaving cartridge having a second casing and a plurality of shaving blades secured within the second casing. The second casing is identical to the first casing. A second frame having a second configuration is secured to the second shaving cartridge to from a second razor cartridge. The second configuration of the second cartridge is different than said first configuration of the first cartridge. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256803 | Razor cartridge pivot axis - A razor cartridge for connecting to a handle is provided. The razor cartridge includes a blade unit and a frame surrounding the blade unit. Shaving blades in the blade unit have sharpened edges defining a blade plane. The frame includes a perimeter, an upper surface and a pivoting structure defining a pivot axis for pivoting the razor cartridge with respect to the handle. The pivot axis is positioned within the frame such that a line drawn through the pivot axis perpendicular to the blade plane intersects the upper surface of the frame at a pivot frame intersection location where a tangent line drawn along the upper surface at the pivot frame intersection location is parallel to the blade plane. A first planar surface on the upper surface is located in front of pivot frame intersection location and a second planar surface is located behind pivot frame intersection location. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256804 | Apparatus and Methodology for De-sheathing Covered Drinking Straws - One possible embodiment of the invention could be a de-sheathing apparatus and a methodology of its use in de-sheathing a covered drinking straw. The de-sheathing apparatus could comprise of a body having a de-sheathing device, the de-sheathing device forming a de-sheathing orifice into which a covered drinking straw may be inserted, wherein the de-sheathing device applies sufficient force to the covered drinking straw to prevent passage of at least a portion of the covering back through the de-sheathing orifice when the drinking straw with the remainder of covering is removed from proximity with the de-sheathing apparatus. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256805 | Handle latching mechanism - The present invention provides a power tool comprising: at least a pair of handles ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256806 | Cored-Out Cutlery - A utensil is provided comprising a body and a handle. The handle includes a plurality of openings wherein at least a first opening is adjacent a second opening. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256807 | Ergonomic training utensil - An ergonomic training utensil for teaching a user to self feed includes a handle and at least one food accommodating means extending from at least one end of the handle. In a first embodiment, the training utensil has an arc shape when viewed from top and bottom and the handle has a center section which has a transverse cross-section which is one of bulbous or lobular. In a second embodiment, the handle is a parallelogram and is one of a rhombus or a rectangle, and has a center section having a transverse cross-section which has an S-shaped. Ergonomic utility is provided by the arc shape of the utensil and by the bulbous or lobular transverse cross-section of the handle of the first embodiment, and by the S-shape of the transverse cross-section of the second embodiment. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256808 | SLIDE ASSEMBLY DEVICE FOR A SNAP-OFF BLADE UTILITY KNIFE - A utility knife includes a body having a groove adapted to receive a blade. The groove has a plurality of tabs defined on at least a first side. The utility knife also includes a slide assembly device positioned in the body for sliding movement with respect to the body. The slide assembly device includes a housing with a first engaging member having a first protrusion and a second engaging member having a second protrusion releasably engaged with the tabs. The slide assembly device also includes a rocker attached to the housing that is operatively connected to at least one of the engaging members. The rocker is operable for disengaging the first protrusion or second protrusion with respect to the tabs. Disengaging one of the first and second protrusions by the rocker allows sliding movement of the slide assembly device with respect to the body. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256809 | Cutting tool having replaceable blade - A cutting tool is described that enables quick and simple blade replacement. The cutting tool utilizes a pair of handles configured in a scissor-like arrangement. A cutting blade is releasably engaged with one of the handles. A spring or other biasing member urges the handles apart from one another. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256810 | ANGLE MEASUREMENT TOOL - An angle measuring device for use in preparing construction layouts, which includes: a generally flat outer circular plate, a generally flat inner circular plate, a first pair of string connectors, a second pair of string connectors, and a means for positioning the angle measuring device over a selected point. The outer and inner circular plates share a common plane. The outer circular plate defines an outer circumference, an inner circumference, and a circular interior aperture. The inner circumference is marked up with indicia for measuring angles. The inner circular plate rotates freely inside the inner circumference and about the center-hole. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256811 | Football down chain set - A football down chain set for monitoring the position of a football. The chain set includes a standard having a pointer attached thereon. The pointer is spaced at a distance from the standard. The pointer gauges a position of the football. Another standard has another pointer attached thereon. The other pointer is spaced at a distance from the other standard, the other pointer gauges a position of the football. A strap interconnects the standard and the other standard. The strap is dimensioned for providing a spacing of ten yards between the pointer and the other pointer. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256812 | Prism pole with direct readout - A prism pole has a tubular housing having an open top, a flange at the open top, a bottom portion for contacting ground soil, a height-adjustable rod insertable into the tubular housing with an outer diameter less than inner diameter of the tubular housing to provide a slidable friction fit therebetween for positioning the height-adjustable rod with respect to the tubular housing, a lip at the top of the rod, a laser sensor mounted on the tubular housing for emitting a laser toward the lip to measure distance between the laser sensor and the lip, an electronic control unit in electrical communication with the laser sensor for receiving height measurements and providing height reference data corresponding to the height measurements, an electronic display in electrical communication with the electronic control unit for receiving the height reference data and displaying the height reference data, an audio device in electrical communication with the electronic control unit for emitting an alarm in response to receipt of a signal from the electronic control unit indicating movement of the height-adjustable rod with respect to the tubular housing, and an output device in electrical communication with the electronic control unit for sending the height reference data to a data collection device. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256813 | Roof shingle alignment system - A roof shingle alignment system employs three separate types of line bar tools for setting aligned chalklines. The first line bar is used to strike chalklines vertically on roof surfaces and for setting the starter horizontal chalkline. The second line bar is placed on the starter chalkline and is used to strike horizontal chalklines across the roof surface. A third line bar is configured to be placed on the peak of the roof for setting horizontal chalklines near the roof's ridge for cutout and hip cap lines. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256814 | Adjustment Device for a Measuring Head - An adjustment arrangement for a measuring head, in particular an adjustment arrangement in order to simplify the calibration of a measurement probe ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256815 | Device for Checking the Tire Profile Depth and Profile Type, and the Speed and Ground Clearance of Vehicles in Motion - A device for detecting a profile depth and/or a profile type of a vehicle tire has a profile-measuring device, a camera system for detecting the vehicle, an evaluating unit, which couples the profile-measuring device and the camera system to one another; and further having at least one of the components: a speed-measuring device for detecting the vehicle speed; a direction of travel-measuring device for detecting the steering situation or movement direction of the vehicle, wherein the evaluating unit is designed to produce a measuring signal for the current acceleration of the vehicle and the control is designed to permit an evaluation only when the vehicle is situated in a preset frame at a relatively uniform speed; and wherein a measuring signal for the movement direction of the vehicle can be produced by the evaluating unit and the measuring signal is provided for control of the evaluation of the profile measurement and the control is designed to permit an evaluation only when the vehicle is situated in a preset frame when traveling in a straight line. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256816 | MULTI-TOOL UNIT - A multi-use tool designed to be easily handled and transported. The two main compartments include a utility knife and a tape measure. Numerous other tools can be included in this device including hammer, level, screwdriver, saw, file and wrench. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256817 | Measuring Roller and Spray Device - A measuring device includes: a frame; a rolling wheel carried by the frame; measuring means for determining a distance traveled by the wheel; and signal means responsive to the measuring means for indicating when the wheel has traveled a preselected set distance. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256818 | Drier Installation for Drying Web - A drier installation ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256819 | Adjustable Expander Die for Use in Drying Elastomers - An adjustable die ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256820 | Gas Drying Device - Gas drying device, consisting of a desiccant dryer ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256821 | Disposable lint catcher for electric or gas clothes dryers - This unique invention will eliminate cleaning clothes dryer lint screens by applying disposable sheets, made of nonflammable material, to the lint screen of any gas or electric clothes dryer. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256822 | Container for freeze-drying - A container is provided that realizes efficient freeze-drying while preventing contamination during freeze-drying. This freeze-drying container uses a nonporous moisture-permeable film in at least a portion thereof, and the nonporous moisture-permeable film can be formed from a polyurethane or a polyester elastomer. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256823 | Timber Processing - A process for changing the properties of the wood in timber by applying varying pressure progressively along the length of the timber. The timber is caused to contract to facilitate the removal of wood water along the grain of the timber, to bend or straighten the timber, to assist the timber in contracting to its strunk state or to a state of increased density and to facilitate gluing of the processed timber. To facilitate the process timber can be heated by micro or radio waves, by direct heat or an electrical current can be applied to the timber. The heating means is generally also applied progressively along the length of the limber. The planes of pressure contact as applied to timber surfaces are not parallel to each other. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256824 | Method of Treating a Piece of Wood at an Elevated Temperature - The present invention relates to a method of heat treatment of a solid piece of wood, such as sawn timber. According to the method, the temperature difference between the inside temperature of the heating oven and, correspondingly, the inside temperature of the wood is maintained at a maximum of 10° C., after the level of moisture content of the piece of wood has reached the fibre saturation point of the wood. A small temperature difference such as this is maintained when the temperature is further increased until a level of moisture content is reached at which the strength properties of the piece of wood are at their best. By means of the solution it is possible to considerably reduce the formation of internal cracks in heat treated wood. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256825 | Hand dryer with visible light indicated sensing area - A hand dryer with visible light indicated sensing area utilizes a visible light to provide the user a visible indicating area that can be recognized by the naked eyes, so that the user can identify the invisible IR sensing area through the visible indicating area and conveniently put the hands in the sensing area for drying. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256826 | Drying cabinet with ventilation system - Air circulating apparatus for providing ventilation within a drying cabinet or locker having, the air circulating apparatus having an intake air flow fan and a circular-shaped air ducting system for producing cyclonic air flow within the drying cabinet or locker for enhancing the drying and deodorizing of clothing and sporting equipment not easily laundered for use in an equipment drying cabinet or locker, closet or the like. The air circulating apparatus having a small sized intake air fan, a charcoal filter element activated by the air flow, a timing circuit permitting the fan to be set for a selected period of time, a circular-shaped air ducting system having a series of angled baffles for directing air flow upwardly in a cyclonic flow pattern. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256827 | Sole Unit for Footwear and Footwear Incorporating Same - The present invention discloses a sole unit for shoes, sandals, boots, and other articles of footwear. The sole unit comprises at least one spring unit having at least a top wall and a bottom wall that define an opening to allow the top and bottom walls to converge under force, absorbing energy on impact and releasing energy on rebound. Variations in the longitudinal profile, transverse profile, spring-wall thickness, and spring-wall shape permit control over spring force in response to compression. A spring unit may further comprise one or more dampeners to modify the energy-storing properties of the spring unit. A spring unit may further comprise one or more bumpers that come into contact at predetermined distances when compressing the spring unit, to further modify the dynamic response of the spring under a load. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256828 | Footwear and systems and methods for merchandising footwear - In one embodiment, a slipper product line is provided comprising at least nine models of slippers, with at least three different sizes and at least three levels of firmness. Each of the slippers comprises a sole portion, an upper portion attached to the sole portion and configured for retaining the slipper on a wearer's foot, and a support portion located within the sole portion, wherein said models of slippers within the product line differ only in size and the cushioning properties of the support portion. In one embodiment, a slipper product line is provided comprising at least two different models of slippers, with at least two levels of firmness. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256829 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING CIRCULATION - A foot and leg warmer or foot covering configured for wearing by a user, the foot and leg warmer having a sole portion, front portion, rear portion, upper front portion, and an adjustable attachment configured for allowing the user to fit the foot and leg warmer to the user's body. The foot covering configured for attaching above a wearer's calf muscle, thereby using the warmth of the wearer's calf muscle to heat air trapped within the foot covering and thereby heats the wearer's lower extremities. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256830 | Adjustable Shock Attenuating Means for Footwear and Footwear Using the Same - An adjustable shock attenuating means comprises at least one arch element ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256831 | Skate Shoe - A shoe, such as a skate shoe, includes at least two rotatable wheels, which are arranged on at least one axle oriented substantially transversally to the longitudinal direction of the shoe or transversally to the direction of displacement. At least one axle carries at least one wheel and is either fully or partially embedded in the sole of the shoe. The axles are present in one-third of the sole of the shoe, which begins in the heel region, with the arrangement of the axles and the size of the wheels being measured so that the sole of the shoe ensures an, at least, partially flat tread in the region which is not provided with any axles or wheels. The wheels can be lowered into a skating position and lifted into a walking position very rapidly by a wearer using a rapid lifting device, so that the shoe can be used in the walking position for either walking or running. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256832 | Tip Assembly for Earth Moving Machinery - The invention relates to a tip assembly for earth moving machinery, comprising a tip ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256833 | REFERENCE CARD TO BE HUNG AROUND THE NECK - A system of easy-to-use, credit-card-sized reference cards is presented, where the reference cards are printed with useful information such as word lists in a foreign language or medical or professional guides. The cards can be strung on a lanyard or a chain and carried around the user's neck, or alternatively kept in a wallet or purse. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256834 | MOUNTING FOR SHEET SIGNAGE - A mounting for sheet signage which includes a base structure of frame elements, an elongate support having frame members and sheet attachments. Mounts on the base and on the elongate supports facilitate placement of the mounting on the base structure. Interlocking elements are engageable through relative longitudinal displacement between the elongate supports and the base which are neither engageable nor disengageable through relative lateral displacement between these elements. A mounting for sheet signage also contemplates the integration of a vehicle frame with sheet attachments. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256835 | Letter And Number Segment Kit - A lettering and numbering kit including a plurality of a plurality of character segments is provided. The plurality of character segments have two different lengths and are shaped so as to form any number from 0-9 or any letter of the alphabet when so arranged in combination. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256836 | Slip Over Decorative Frame - A decorative slip over frame comprises a first and second upright post each having at least one adjustment slot running substantially along opposing facing sides. An upper horizontal support has an insertion slider on each end that moveably slides in the adjustment slot. At least one lower horizontal support also has an insertion slider on each end. The upper horizontal and lower horizontal supports move independently to provide adjustability when concealing a sign frame or edge. In one embodiment, two lower horizontal supports are used where each lower support is independently adjustable. In one embodiment, a decorative final tops each upright post and has a slot to accept additional signage. In one embodiment, the slip over decorative frame slips over the top of a metal frame sign. In another embodiment, the sign slides in from the top, side or is sandwiched or hinged between the frames. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256837 | Sight for Sporting Rifles - The invention relates to a sight for sporting rifles. The inventive sight consists of: a support ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256838 | Floating Decoy Adapter for Land Use - A floating decoy adapter for land use includes an attachment plate, a vertical support plate and a base section. The attachment plate extends substantially perpendicular from one end of the vertical support and the base section extends substantially perpendicular from the other end of the vertical support. The attachment plate includes a retention slot. The retention slot is sized to receive a projection extending along a length of a floating decoy. The base section preferably includes a portion having the substantial appearance of two webbed feet. At least one spike is inserted through the base section and into the ground to retain the floating decoy in an upright position. The floating decoy adapter is preferably fabricated of a flexible material, such that when the wind blows, the floating decoy will pivot relative to a support surface. However, the floating decoy adapter may also be fabricated from an inflexible material. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256839 | FISHING ROD HOLDER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of retaining a fishing rod in retention to have a J-hook member rotate about a slotted region so when the fishing rod is in a stored location it is substantially retained therein and the fisherman with ease can remove the rod from a stored location to a removed position. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256840 | Sound producing fishing float - A sound producing fishing float constructed to allow a fishing line to freely slide back and forth through the float. A float stop secured on the fishing line above the float. A bead or beads secured on the fishing line below the float. When the fishing line is twitched by the fisherman, the line and beads slide up and contact the bottom of the fishing float in such a way as to create a chamber inside the sound structure threaded bore producing a fish attracting sound. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256841 | Fishing Rig and Method of Use - A multiple hook fishing rig facilitating selective adjustability of hook spacing in order to accommodate bait of different sizes. A fishing rig includes a fishhook connected to a sliding line, with the sliding line being coupled to a primary line via a user positionable tension device. A method of using a fishing rig is also disclosed. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256842 | Animal trap - An animal trap comprising a housing which is constructed of a sidewall that permits visual observation of the internal chamber enclosed by the sidewall of the housing. There is formed an entrance opening within the sidewall and mounted in conjunction with the entrance opening is a restrictor. The restrictor permits entry of an animal into the internal chamber but prevents exit of the animal from the internal chamber. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256843 | Insect Bait Station - A device for controlling insects, especially flying insects. The device has two screens joined by a series of seams to form pockets. Pellets containing attractants and poison are placed in the pockets and insects come to feed on the poison. The screen openings are large enough to permit the insects to feed on the pellets, but not so large that the pellets fall out of the pockets. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256844 | BIODIESEL CANDLE - A candle formed of a composition comprising biodiesel. In preferred implementations, the candle composition includes fatty alcohols, e.g., cetyl alcohol and cetearyl alcohol, in mixture with the biodiesel, to constitute a candle composition that can burned in a wicked or wickless form. The composition of biodiesel and fatty alcohols may include dyes and/or fragrances, to provide a candle article that is environmentally benign and of low cost. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256845 | MICROWAVE-ENHANCED BIODIESEL METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and a device for the production of biodiesel are disclosed. A suitable bio-feedstock may be exposed to microwave energy during a mixing process, a separation process, and a wash process. A synergistic effect of the microwave energy and centrifugal separation may be used in a continuous process for producing biodiesel. The biodiesel may be produced from the feedstock in a continuous flow path. The microwave energy may enhance the reaction of the feedstock and catalyst to provide a mixture of an ester and glycerin, and the microwave energy may enhance the separation of the ester and the glycerin in a centrifuge. Finally, the microwave energy may enhance the wash process of the ester in a centrifuge to purify the ester to produce a usable biodiesel. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256846 | FUEL COMPOSITION FOR DIESEL ENGINES - A fuel composition for diesel engines comprising: (1) up to 80% volume of one or more intermediate fractions selected from the group consisting of a straight-run ‘kerosene fraction, a straight-run light oil fraction, a cracked light oil fraction, a cracked kerosene fraction and hydrodesulphurised products of these; and (2) at least 20% volume of gas-to-liquid product, wherein, in a test of oxidation stability in accordance with the EN14112 test, the time until a change of electrical conductivity occurs at a liquid temperature of 150° C. is at least four hours. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256847 | Gas Odorant - The present invention refers to the use as gas odorant of alkoxy alkynes of formula (I) | 2008-10-23 |
20080256848 | Middle distillate fuels with a sustained conductivity benefit - The disclosure provides conductivity improving concentrates and methods for improving conductivity and reducing risks associated with static discharge in middle distillate fuel compositions, particularly ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels. The conductivity improvement is provided in the presence of a basic nitrogen component and is sustained for an extended period, thus permitting the antistatic agent to be pre-blended with in an additive concentrate or to the fuel well in advance of the time when the improved conductivity might actually be needed, such as when the fuel is dispensed into a bulk container. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256849 | Conductivity of middle distillate fuels with a combination of detergent and cold flow improver - The disclosure provides conductivity improving concentrates and methods for improving conductivity and reducing risks associated with static discharge in middle distillate fuel compositions, particularly diesel fuels. The conductivity improvement is provided by the combination of a detergent and a cold flow improver, which are preferably and advantageously pre-blended in an additive concentrate. The disclosure is particularly beneficial for ultra-low sulfur fuel compositions in that it provides a conductivity benefit without adding sulfur into the fuel composition. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256850 | Diamond structures as fuel capsules for nuclear fusion - Fuel capsules usable in inertial confinement fusion (ICF) reactors have shells made from materials having a diamond (sp | 2008-10-23 |
20080256851 | Compressed Fuel Product Using Flax Straw Derivative - A compressed fuel product, for example a firelog or other like product, comprises a material comprising a flax straw derivative, for example flax shives or other material derived from flax, which is compressed into a solid body. The material is bonded together under pressure into the solid body solely by natural lignin in the flax straw derivative. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256852 | Integrated process and apparatus for producing coal-based jet fuel, diesel fuel, and distillate fuels - Coal-based jet fuel, diesel fuel and/or distillate fuels are produced by selectively introducing a coal-based product directly into the petroleum refinery process flow to thereby create an integrated refinery process for producing the distillate fuels. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256853 | OZONE TREATMENT OF MUSHROOM HOUSE - Ozone is applied to the interior of a mushroom house through use of an ozone generator which preferably communicates with an air conditioner so that the ozone flows from the ozone generator through the air conditioner and into the mushroom house. The ozone is applied during various stages of a mushroom growing process. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256854 | Plant growth system - A system for mechanically simulating the daylight/dark cycle plants receive. In particular, flowering plants were ripeness is determined when said plants flower. The present system utilizes a multi arch device having a fabric laid over said arch assembly and said fabric comprising sufficient material to extend 360 degrees about a central axis. One half of this material is opaque so as to fully block daylight and the other semi-transparent so as to allow light therethrough. The device rests on the earth in which plants are grown thus half of the fabric is gathered to one side and the other in extended over an array of arches to form a dome-like covering. One central arch is mechanically operable on a timer program so as to simulate shorter days thereby fooling the plant that fall has arrived. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256855 | LANDSCAPE DEVICE - A landscape device having a growth section surrounded by at least one upwardly-extending wall. Located within the growth section are a plurality of displaceable elements which are capable of being displaced by the growth of a plant located in the growth section of the landscape device. A second upwardly-extending wall may be located between the first upwardly-extending wall and the growth section, forming a reservoir between the walls. Water, soil, and other elements may be placed in the reservoir, which will contain weep holes to permit passage of water into the underlying ground. A cover plate may be positioned over the reservoir to inhibit evaporation of water. The cover plate may also include a fitting for connecting to a water source such as a hose. A method for manufacturing variations of the landscape device is also disclosed. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256856 | PLANT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A stackable plant support assembly may include two plant support frames that by be vertically stacked or secured to each other, one supporting the other, using a plurality of clips. Each frame may be formed from two or more wire frame portions. The clips, which may be constructed of plastic, may include a body having a pair of spaced apart, parallel channels and a closure that is used to close off the channels. Each channel of the clip(s) may extend through the body such that each channel has a pair of opens ends and an open top. A pair of parallel grooves may also be defined in the surface of each channel. The grooves may allow each clip to engage up to four separate frame portions. Therefore, the clips may be used for securing together and supporting two separate vertically arranged frames by engaging the frame portions of each frame. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256857 | Irrigation System - Disclosed is an irrigation device for use with a drip irrigation conduit for providing water to individual plants planted in rows. The irrigation device includes a water distribution element configured with at least one support configuration for supporting the drip irrigation conduit, and a plurality of water direction elements. Water emitted by the drip irrigation conduit is collected by said water distribution element and each of said plurality of water direction elements directs said water to a different delivery point that corresponds to the location of a plant. The water distribution element of the present invention is provided in at least three variations. In a first variation, the water distribution element of the present invention is deployed between the crop rows and is configured with at least one water flow trough and a plurality of spaced apart output channels extending from the water flow troughs at predefined intervals (matching the intervals between plants) used to direct water coming from the water flow trough to the individual plants. In a second variation, the water distribution element of the present invention is deployed over the crop row and is configured with a separate opening for each crop plant to which the water is directed. A third variation, of the water distribution element of the present invention is deployed substantially as a groundcover having a plurality of openings to provided growing space for the individual crop plants. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256858 | Method of storing and generating hydrogen for fuel cell applications - A preferred embodiment of the present invention is a hydrogen gas storage and supply method, comprising (a) providing a dry, solid-state hydrogen fuel source comprising a solid metal hydride or chemical hydride and a reaction-controlling agent in a solid state, wherein the hydride and the reaction-controlling agent are mixed at a desired proportion; and (b) delivering a desired amount of a liquid reactant to contact and react with a desired amount of the solid-state fuel source to produce hydrogen gas continuously or intermittently on demand, responsive to the needs of a fuel cell. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256859 | Reformer Mixing Chamber and Method for the Operation Thereof - The invention relates to a reformer mixing chamber comprising a water vapour-air mixture feeding line and a binary nozzle for supplying a fuel-air mixture, wherein said mixing chamber is rotationally symmetrically shaped and the flow direction of the binary nozzle and the water vapour-air mixture feeding line are axially and oppositely oriented. The inventive mixing chamber is advantageous in that it makes it possible to carry out the fuel as complete as possible conversion. For this purpose, the fuel-air mixture is supplied to the mixing chamber by means of a second binary nozzle, thereby making it possible to supply the mixing chamber with the water vapour-air mixture by another feeding line, wherein the fuel-air mixture flows in the direction opposite to the water vapour-air mixture. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256860 | GASIFICATION REACTOR - The invention is directed to a gasification reactor comprising a pressure shell, a reaction zone partly bounded by a vertically oriented tubular membrane wall, said wall being provided with one or more openings and wherein attached to the wall and above the opening a slag deflector is present. The invention is also directed to a process to prepare a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide by gasification of a solid or liquid feedstock comprising between 15 and 50 wt % ash in a gasification reactor, wherein the feedstock and an oxygen containing gas and an optional moderator gas are provided to a burner as provided in an opening of the reactor and wherein the gasification in the reaction zone is carried out at a temperature in the range from 1200 to 1800° C. and at a pressure in the range from between 30 and 100 bar. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256861 | Coal to Liquid Processes - Process for preparing a hydrocarbon product from a solid carbonaceous fuel ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256862 | Device for Opening and/or Closing a Door - The invention relates to a device for opening and/or closing a door comprising an electric motor and other electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic driving elements as well as a support ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256863 | Enclosure, Especially Spa Enclosure - Subject of the invention is the enclosure, especially for SPA, having the shape of semispherical bowl, beneficially containing the sliding door. The enclosure, especially for SPA, according to invention, is characterized in that it contains several spherical segments (A), each of them created by frame ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256864 | Skylight Protector - A protector ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256865 | Safety Gate - A safety gate for efficiently controlling ingress or egress for children, pets, and the like into and out of a designated area. The safety gate generally includes a support adapted to be secured to a sliding door structure, a gate including a first end and a second end, wherein the gate is movably attached to the support and a latching mechanism extending from the second end of the gate to selectively secure the gate in a closed position. The gate is adapted to extend across an opening formed between a sliding door and a door frame of the sliding door structure. The first end is movably connected to the support on a first side of the opening and the second end moves about an opposing side of the opening to adjust the gate to an open position or a closed position with respect to the opening. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256866 | Portable Manway Cover Hinge Device - A portable manway hinge device has a pair of elongated hinge members where each hinge member has a pair of longitudinally-aligned, elongated apertures, a support member slidably connected to each of the elongated apertures where the support member has a pin receiving end, and a linkage member pivotally connected to each of the pair of elongated hinge members. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256867 | Window regulator having an attitude adjustment mechanism - A window regulator includes at least one rail and at least one movable carriage for attachment to a movable window, each movable carriage movably attached to a respective rail for movement along the rail. A driving mechanism is attached to the movable carriage for moving the movable carriage along the rail in a regulated manner. An adjustable stop is attached to the rail, the adjustable stop positioned to engage a portion of the respective movable carriage/window assembly attached to that rail, to prevent further movement of the movable carriage/window assembly in one direction. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256868 | NARROW PROFILE WINDOW DRIVE MECHANISM - A window assembly including a frame having an interior portion with an inner surface. A sash is movably coupled with the frame, and the inner surface is substantially parallel with the sash in a closed position. A window drive mechanism is coupled between the frame and the sash, and the mechanism is entirely contained between the inner surface and the sash. The mechanism includes at least one arm rotatably coupled between the frame and the sash. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256869 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR DOOR OPERATING APPARATUS RETROFIT KIT - A retrofit conversion kit for converting a door operating apparatus from overhead use to underground use and for operating a swinging door while protecting the door apparatus against moisture and dust encroachment within its underground location. A seal arrangement provides this contamination encroachment protection. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256870 | ADJUSTABLE SPINDLE ARRANGEMENT FOR DOOR OPERATING APPARATUS RETROFIT KIT - A retrofit conversion kit for facilitating the conversion of a door operating apparatus conventionally mounted above the door, to a position mounted and anchored underground for operating a swinging door therefrom. The conversion to an anchored underground position is facilitated by incorporating positional adjustment mechanisms covering any or all possible adjustment dimensions. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256871 | Step Actuator - A step drive for a movable step, the step drive being arranged below a swinging-sliding door. The step drive includes an opening-out mechanism located in a lower region of a secondary closing edge of the swinging-sliding door. The opening-out mechanism is connected to and actuated by a door drive and the opening-out mechanism interacts with the movable step. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256872 | Sliding Door System Comprising a Drive Device Located in a Transom - A sliding door system including a transom; at least one door leaf movable along the transom; an endless traction mechanism traction-resistantly connected to the at least one door leaf; a drive device for driving the endless traction mechanism, the drive device comprising a driven pulley guiding the endless traction mechanism; a rotational body torsion-resistantly connected to the driven pulley and rotatably supported by the transom, the rotational body comprises a coupling member; a locking bolt displaceably supported by the transom; and an electromechanical actuation device. The electromechanical actuation device is operable to cause the locking bolt to interlock with the coupling member of the rotational body to lock the at least one door leaf relative to the transom. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256873 | Automatic sliding door closing device - An automatic closing device for returning a sliding section of a sliding door assembly to a closed position without application of an external force. The automatic closing device has a controlled return mechanism that has an adjustable mass assembly and a spring. The controlled return mechanism generates a force that returns the sliding section to its closed position after the sliding section is opened. The controlled return mechanism has a connector having a first end and a second end. The first end of the connector is attached to a fixed position on the sliding door assembly and the second end of the connector is attached to a top end of the controlled return mechanism. The controlled return mechanism has a pulley assembly having a plurality of pulleys that guides the connector from the top end of the controlled return mechanism to the fixed position on the sliding door assembly. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256874 | OUTSWINGING WINDOW ASSEMBLY HAVING AN OPERATIONAL MODE AND A WASH MODE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A window assembly including a frame having an interior portion with an inner surface, and a sash having an interior portion and an exterior portion. The window assembly includes an operational mode and a wash mode. In the operational mode, the sash is movable from a closed position to a position in which the sash is generally perpendicular with the frame. In the wash mode, the sash is movable to a position where the exterior of the sash faces toward the interior frame. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256875 | DOOR TRIM FOR VEHICLE - A door trim for vehicle in which a sub seal that seals the gap between a door trim body and a scuff plate is mounted, and an insertion hole is provided, into which at least one of both end portions of the sub seal is inserted. The sub seal is preferably mounted over a corner portion connecting a lower edge portion and a side edge portion of the door trim body. | 2008-10-23 |