44th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150308731 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger for cooling systems, air conditioning systems, or the like, which is equipped with a de-icing function. For de-icing, the conduits of the heat exchanger are heated and defrosted by an electrical current flow. The drainage of the condensed water is supported by openings in the wings of the wing tubes used. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308732 | DEHUMIDIFIER AND WATER TANK FOR A DEHUMIDIFIER - A dehumidifier and a water tank for a dehumidifier are provided. A withdrawable handle is provided on the water tank, which collects condensed water, and thus, when the water tank is mounted, the water tank is mounted in a state in which the handle is inserted, and when the water tank is withdrawn or moved, the handle is withdrawn, improving convenience in use. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308733 | REFRIGERATOR - Disclosed is a refrigerator, comprising: a refrigerator body having a cooling chamber; a case comprising a case body having therein an accommodation space of which one side is open, and a transformation preventing member formed of a material having a higher strength than that of the case body, the transformation preventing member provided at an open region of the case body and configured to prevent transformation of the case; a drawer accommodated in the case in a withdrawable manner; and a depressurizing device configured to depressurize inside of the drawer and the case to a pressure lower than an atmospheric pressure, when the drawer is accommodated in the case. Under such configuration, transformation of the case can be prevented, and the case can be easily fabricated. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308734 | LIQUEFACTION OF A HYDROCARBON-RICH FRACTION - A process for liquefying and subcooling a hydrocarbon-rich fraction, particularly natural gas, is described wherein, once cooled down, the fraction is subjected to a partial condensation to remove heavy hydrocarbons, particularly benzene, by the steps of: a) the liquefied hydrocarbon-rich fraction is subcooled in a separate heat exchanger (normal mode), b) the supply of the liquefied hydrocarbon-rich fraction to the heat exchanger is interrupted at the latest when a defined solid deposition value in the heat exchanger is reached (cleaning mode), c) the solid in the heat exchanger is melted with a defrost gas and drawn off from the heat exchanger and d) the liquefied hydrocarbon-rich fraction is subsequently returned to the heat exchanger. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308735 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SEPARATING HYDROCARBONS - Methods and systems for separating hydrocarbons are disclosed. In one example, a method for separating hydrocarbons includes separating a feed gas stream that includes methane, ethane, and propane and heavier hydrocarbons into a residue gas stream including the methane and the ethane and a natural gas liquids (NGL) stream include the propane and heavier hydrocarbons, compressing the residue gas stream to produce a hot and compressed residue gas stream, and heating a portion of the NGL stream with the hot and compressed residue gas stream. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308736 | Integrated Nitrogen Removal in the Production of Liquefied Natural Gas Using Dedicated Reinjection Circuit - A method and apparatus for liquefying a natural gas feed stream and removing nitrogen therefrom to produce a nitrogen-depleted LNG product, in which a natural gas feed stream is passed through main heat exchanger to produce a first LNG stream, which is separated to form a nitrogen-depleted LNG product and a recycle stream composed of nitrogen-enriched natural gas vapor, and in which the recycle stream is passed through main heat exchanger to produce a first LNG stream, separately from and in parallel with the natural gas feed stream, to produce a first at least partially liquefied nitrogen-enriched natural gas stream that is separated to provide a nitrogen-rich vapor product. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308737 | Integrated Nitrogen Removal in the Production of Liquefied Natural Gas Using Intermediate Feed Gas Separation - A method and apparatus for liquefying a natural gas feed stream and removing nitrogen therefrom to produce a nitrogen-depleted LNG product, in which a natural gas feed stream is fed into the warm end of a main heat exchanger, cooled and at least partially liquefied, withdrawn from an intermediate location of the main heat exchanger and separated to form a nitrogen-enriched natural gas vapor stream and a nitrogen-depleted natural gas liquid stream, the liquid and vapor streams being reintroduced into an intermediate location of the main heat exchanger and further cooled in parallel to form a first LNG stream and a first at least partially liquefied nitrogen-enriched natural gas stream, respectively. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308738 | Integrated Nitrogen Removal in the Production of Liquefied Natural Gas Using Refrigerated Heat Pump - A method for liquefying a natural gas feed stream and removing nitrogen therefrom, the method comprising passing a natural gas feed stream through a main heat exchanger to produce a first LNG stream, and separating a liquefied or partially liquefied natural gas stream in a distillation column to form nitrogen-rich vapor product, wherein a closed loop refrigeration system provides refrigeration to the main heat exchanger and to a condenser heat exchanger that provides reflux to the distillation column. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308739 | Drying System - A drier for drying boards ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150308740 | Curing oven for printed Substratees - An oven and method for curing inks on various substrates and textiles, such as clothing or shirts, conveyed by an overhanging vertically oriented chain conveyor. Clips are attached to the chain conveyor for holding the printed textile in a vertical oven mount, as they pass by the radiant heating elements structured in the curing oven during usage. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308741 | POWDER HEATING ASSEMBLY AND HEATING MODULE OF RAPID PROTOTYPING APPARATUS - A powder heating assembly of a rapid prototyping apparatus includes a powder feeder and a heating module. The powder feeder includes an accommodation space and a powder falling port in communication with the accommodation space. The heating module is disposed under the powder feeder, and includes a thermally conductive cap and a heat conduction structure. The powder falling port is capped by the thermally conductive cap. The thermally conductive cap includes a powder exhaust port. The powder exhaust port is in communication with the powder falling port. The heat conduction structure is arranged between the accommodation space of the powder feeder and the thermally conductive cap and includes a heater. The heat generated by the heater is transferred to the construction powder within the powder feeder to preheat the construction powder, remove the moisture contained in the construction powder and dry the construction powder. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308742 | A Kinetic Energy Drying Device and Drying Method for Sludge - A kinetic energy drying device for sludge comprises a shell provided with a first rotating shaft, Which is fixedly connected with a rotating disk, on the bottom; a steel knife fixed on the rotating disk along the circumferential direction, and a stainless steel wave plate provided on the top of the first rotating shaft. The stainless steel wave plate is provided with a first through hole communicated with a channel and a second through hole perforated in a separating plate provided on the channel and communicated within the channel. A heating body is mounted on the top of the stainless steel wave plate and around the channel. Also provided is a kinetic energy drying method for sludge. The method applying the said kinetic energy drying device for sludge can obtain good effect in crushing and drying, kill the bacteria during the crushing and drying process, and reduce the odor of dried materials. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308743 | Methods And Apparatus For MEMS Structure Release - An apparatus may include a vessel adapted to contain an organic solvent and a dehydration apparatus coupled with the vessel. The dehydration apparatus may be adapted to remove water from the organic solvent. The apparatus may further include a water content monitor coupled to the dehydration apparatus and the vessel, in which the water content monitor is adapted to determine a water content of the organic solvent. The apparatus may further include a wafer handler adapted to transfer at least one semiconductor wafer including a MEMS device into the vessel. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308744 | SPRAY DRYING APPARATUS FOR DEHYDRATED FILTRATE AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM - A gas introducing port provided in a portion of a side wall near a top (lid) of a spray drying apparatus body, for introducing flue gas to dry spray liquid of dehydrated filtrate; a spray nozzle hung down from the top (lid) of the spray drying apparatus body, for spraying the dehydrated filtrate; a drying region formed in the spray drying apparatus body, for drying the sprayed dehydrated filtrate with the flue gas; a gas discharge port provided in a portion of the side surface near the bottom of the spray drying apparatus body, for discharging the flue gas contributed to the spray drying toward a gas feed line, which is a main flue gas duct; and a wash nozzle, which is a washing unit for washing the spray nozzle and the inside of the apparatus body with washing liquid are included. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308745 | ARCH BRICK, CYLINDRICAL INTERNAL LINING OF A ROTARY KILN AND ROTARY KILN - The invention relates to an arch brick in accordance with DIN 1082-4, edition January 2007, a cylindrical inner lining of a rotary kiln, which lining comprises these arch bricks, and a rotary kiln with such lining and such arch bricks. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308746 | APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING AND PRE-HEATING A METAL CHARGE FOR A MELTING PLANT AND CONNECTED METHOD - Apparatus for continuously conveying and pre-heating a metal charge inside a container of a melting plant, comprising at least a conveyor channel, having walls to convey the metal charge, and at least a hood defining a conveyor tunnel and/or an expansion chamber. The hood is disposed above the conveyor channel for the transit of at least part of the fumes exiting from the container, and the conveyor channel cooperates with apertures to discharge the fumes. The apertures cooperate with at least a fume diverting channel defining at least a first expansion compartment, located substantially vertical or sub-vertical, connected both to the apertures and also to at least a channel to take in the fumes. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308747 | Apparatus to Control the Total Energy Flux into the Top Ingot Surface During Vacuum Arc Remelting Processes - A Vacuum Arc Remelting controller apparatus wherein process control is accomplished primarily through control of pool power. Pool power being defined as the total energy flux into a top ingot surface of the VAR ingot. The controller apparatus of the present invention comprises a controller computer that transmits commands to the host furnance through an ethernet connection. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308748 | Flow Directors - The present invention relates to liquid to air evaporative heat exchange apparatus, mainly for cooling towers, air conditioning units, and humidifies alike. The present invention incorporate an evaporative module embedded with a liquid delivery system with flow directors to control the flow of liquid through all of its layers. Such a design allows for an even and smooth liquid distribution, while at the same time maximized the duration and surface area for heat exchange to take place. The evaporative module of the present invention can be sealed off at various sections to redirect airflow. Such a design serves dual functions as a drift eliminator or regulator. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308749 | COMBINATION FIN AND HEAT PIPE ASSEMBLY - A combination fin and heat pipe assembly includes a heat pipe, and a plurality of radiation fins each including a fin plate, a mounting through hole in the fin plate that receives the heat pipe, an annular flange extending from one side of the fin plate around the mounting through hole and two opposing arched slots each cut through a part of the fin plate adjacent to a peripheral wall of the annular flange to partially separate the annular flange from the respective fin plate. The annular flange has the peripheral wall deformed on two opposite sides corresponding to the arched slots and forced into tight engagement with the periphery of the heat pipe. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308750 | Slug Pump Heat Pipe - The slug pump heat pipe allows for passive heat transport of an enclosed two-phase (liquid/vapor) system under multiple orientations with respect to gravity or under an inertial force, such as a centrifugal force. While the fluid flow is driven by a gravitational or inertial force (e.g. centrifugal force) the device enables condensation heat transfer below the evaporator, with respect to such a body force. Since condensation heat transfer can be achieved below the evaporator, the condenser's effective area is nearly uniform under various orientations. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308751 | METAL HEAT STORAGE APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a metal heat storage apparatus used to store heat transmitted from the outside, and in particular, the present invention aims to provide a metal heat storage apparatus which stores, at a high temperature, high-temperature solar energy collected by means of a solar concentrator and such others, and allows a gradual discharge thereof, thereby significantly improving the storage of solar energy, which is a natural energy. The present invention doubly insulates a metal heat storage medium, which stores solar energy at a high temperature (100 to 1300 degrees), and disposes a heat exchanger so as to be proximal to the metal heat storage medium, so that a working heating fluid can be heated for an extended period, wherein, in order to doubly insulate the metal heat storage medium: a medium insertion chamber doubly has an arrangement of an insulating inner wall, an insulating outer wall and an insulating floor on the inner side, outer side and the floor, respectively, of the metal heat storage medium; an outer wall structure, made of concrete, includes a floor, a central column, an outer wall body, and an upper cover; a mirror for reflecting infrared rays is disposed below the upper cover; and a heat storage tank is vacuum-treated, thus blocking the air-induced convective process and heat conduction, and thereby allowing the loss of heat to be minimized. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308752 | THREE-CONDUCTOR AND FOUR-CONDUCTOR SYSTEM FOR SAVING ENERGY IN CONNECTION WITH DISTRICT HEAT - The patent application relates to a district-heat consumer plant which is capable of being linked to a district-heat network and which comprises at least one heat-consumer which is capable of being supplied with heat from the district-heat network, the district-heat consumer plant comprising a port via which the district-heat consumer plant is capable of being linked to a district-heat reflux of the district-heat network, in order to withdraw heat from the district-heat reflux for the purpose of supplying the at least one heat-consumer. The patent application further relates to a district-heat network, to which a district-heat consumer plant is capable of being linked, the district-heat network comprising a district-heat reflux, and the district-heat reflux comprising a port for the district-heat consumer plant, in order to supply the district-heat consumer plant with heat from the district-heat reflux. Lastly, the patent application relates to a district-heat system which comprises a district-heat consumer plant and a district-heat network. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308753 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MULTI-LAYER PIPE LINE, PIPE LINE, AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAVING SUCH A PIPE LINE - A method for producing a multilayered pipe line, in particular for transporting refrigerant in an air-conditioning system. First, an endless inner layer made of stainless steel having a layer thickness of at most 1 mm, preferably at most 0.5 mm, is provided, which constitutes the inside layer of the pipe line. Then, the endless inner layer is covered, by means of an extrusion process, with a plastic layer that preferably has a layer thickness of at most 7 mm, in particular at most 5 mm. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308754 | COOLANT-SUPPLYING FLANGE FOR A COMPONENT TO BE COOLED AND COMPONENT PROVIDED WITH SUCH A FLANGE - The invention relates to a coolant-supplying flange for a component to be cooled, especially an exhaust gas recirculation valve, said flange comprising a centring drum ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150308755 | A BEVERAGE DISPENSING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION PYTHON AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING THE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION PYTHON - A beverage dispensing assembly | 2015-10-29 |
20150308756 | FIN-TUBE TYPE HEAT EXCHANGER - The present invention relates to a pin-tube type heat exchanger, comprising: tubes through the inside of which a heat medium flows and which are arranged in parallel with a uniform distance therebetween, so that a combustion product can pass through space between the tubes; and heat transfer fins which are separately coupled to the outer surface of the tubes along the longitudinal direction thereof, so as to be parallel to the direction of flow of the combustion product, wherein inside the tubes a first turbulent flow-generating member is installed for creating turbulence in the flow of the heat medium, wherein the first turbulent flow-generating member comprises a flat plate part, arranged in the longitudinal direction of the tubes, for dividing the inner space of the tubes into two sides, and first guide pieces and second guide pieces which are protrudingly provided at a tilted angle and are separately and alternately provided along the longitudinal direction of both sides of the flat plate part. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308757 | Heat Exchanger - The present invention proposes a new design in the configuration of the attachment between the battery of tubes and the shell of a heat exchanger, improving the manufacturing costs and efficiency with respect to the exchangers of the state of the art. The present invention describes a heat exchanger and a process for manufacturing it, which combines the thermal fatigue strength of floating core exchangers with the compact, simple and more economical design of monoblock exchangers, resulting from, among others, a smaller number of necessary manufacturing steps. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308758 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEAT SHIELD ASSEMBLIES - Systems and methods disclosed herein may be useful for aircraft heat shield assemblies. In this regard, a heat shield assembly is provided comprising a heat shield having an aperture, the aperture comprising an end portion and an insertion portion, the insertion portion having a width larger than the end portion, a spacer comprising an upper portion, an undermount flange and a gap between the upper portion and the undermount flange, wherein a surface of the gap is engaged with the heat shield, and wherein the undermount flange has a width less than the insertion portion of the aperture and greater than the width of the end portion. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308759 | RIMFIRE RIFLE - Semi-automatic rimfire rifles have a frame, a bolt operable to reciprocate within the frame, the bolt defining a bolt axis, the bolt defining a firing pin passage, a first firing pin portion received within at least a first portion of the firing pin passage, a second firing pin portion separate from the first firing pin portion received within at least a second portion of the firing pin passage, and the first firing pin portion being operable to contact the second firing pin portion such that the second firing pin portion discharges a cartridge in response to the first firing pin portion being struck by a hammer. The first firing pin portion may define a first firing pin axis aligned with the bolt axis. The second firing pin portion may have a nose portion that is offset from the bolt axis extending away from the first firing pin portion. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308760 | RIFLE CHARGING HANDLE - An ambidextrously operated charging handle for use with the M16 family of firearms is provided. The charging handle provides a latch mechanism consisting of two extended handles which are in operational communication with each other. Either handle may be independently retracted to disengage the latch mechanism of the charging handle from the host firearms receiver. The spring-biased mechanism of the charging handle is sheltered within the interior of the charging handle thereby protecting it from the elements. Further, an improved axial pin has been provided to secure the handles of the latch mechanism to the grasping portion of the charging handle. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308761 | INTERNAL LATCH IN CHARGING HANDLE OF FIREARM - Firearms with improved systems and methods of retaining a charging handle within the firearm and charging handles for such firearms. In some embodiments, a spring, a portion or a majority of the latch, or both, are located, for example, within a hollow, inside the body of the charging handle. In certain embodiments, one or two levers on the charging handle can be pulled to release the latch and thereby release the charging handle. The lever(s) and latch are pivotably attached to the body of the charging handle in a number of embodiments. In some embodiments, the charging handle includes a stem and a bezel. The firearm can be a semi-automatic or a fully-automatic rifle, for example. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308762 | INTERMEDIATE CHARGING HANDLE ENGAGEMENT WITH CARRIER OF FIREARM - Firearms with improved systems and methods of pulling back a carrier within the firearm and charging handles for such firearms. In some embodiments, the charging handle engages the carrier at an engagement face located between a rearward first end and a forward second end of the charging handle and the engagement face is at least ten percent of the length of the charging handle from the second end. In some embodiments, the charging handle has a stem having a top wall, a left wall, and a right wall, and the engagement face extends from the left wall to the right wall. In various embodiments, walls are perpendicular or parallel or are one piece, the bottom is open, the carrier has a protrusion contacting the charging handle, the engagement face is concave, the firearm is a rifle that selectably fires in fully-automatic and semi-automatic modes, or a combination thereof. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308763 | PROGRESSIVE GUN SPRING RECOIL SYSTEM WITH HIGH ENERGY REBOUND - Spring-based recoil assembly for a firearm. At least some of the example systems include: a first spring that defines a first end a second end opposite the first end; a guide rod lengthwise situated within the first spring, the guide rod comprises a front-end and a back-end opposite the front-end, and the guide rod defines a back stop at the back-end; and a Belleville spring stack arranged on the guide rod, the Belleville spring stack defines first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end abuts the first spring, and the second end abuts back stop. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308764 | SELF REGULATING GAS SYSTEM FOR SUPPRESSED WEAPONS - A gas system for an autoloading firearm wherein the gas used to cycle the weapon can be restricted automatically through a mechanical shutoff actuated by the installation of a suppressor on the weapon. The gas system could be used to actuate either a piston to mechanically operate the weapon or a gas impingement mechanism wherein the gas is redirected into the bolt carrier assembly to directly actuate the unlocking and cycling of the bolt and bolt carrier group. A gas block for the firearm includes a spring-loaded plunger assembly positioned within a bore of the gas block and oriented parallel to a bore of a barrel of the firearm, the plunger assembly including a regulator plunger, a regulator bushing, a regulator spring, and a regulator cap. Mounting a suppressor over the muzzle depresses the regulator plunger driving it rearward, the rearward movement of the regulator plunger blocking one of gas ports in the gas block to automatically reduce the volume of propellant gases directed into the gas system. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308765 | Modular Store - A store includes supplying modules, which define rows, which are arranged one next to the other. Each row has a predetermined number of crates. At least one flooring structure, which supports the supplying modules, defines a walk-off surface. A moving system for a handler of said crates includes an overhead-travelling-crane, which is arranged in the upper part of the supplying modules and is adapted to move the handler in a reference plane, so as to reach the single crates. The overhead-travelling-crane includes a horizontal truss, which, in turn, has a carriage, to which the handler is fixed. The horizontal truss is adapted to slide along at least two longitudinal guides rigidly fixed to the supplying modules of the external rows, which define the horizontal extension of the store. Each module is rigidly fixed to the flooring structure. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308766 | MODULAR SHOTGUN BOX MAGAZINE - A modular shotgun magazine including an upper portion and a lower portion that are interchangeable with other upper and lower portions. The upper portion includes a first interior, and upper opening, a lower opening, and a lower flange. The lower portion includes a second interior with an upper opening and an upper flange. The upper flange of the lower portion is connected to the lower flange of the upper portion so that the first and second interiors form a cavity. A fastening mechanism selectively connects the upper portion to the lower portion. The upper portion of the modular magazine may be connected to various lower portions having different shell capacities. The lower portion of the modular magazine may be connected to different upper portions that are configured to mate with a receiver of different shotguns. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308767 | UNIVERSAL AK-47 AND VARIANT BOLT HOLD OPEN FOLLOWER - A universal cartridge follower for a firearm magazine comprising a cartridge receiving surface and side walls extending from the cartridge receiving surface. The cartridge receiving surface is operationally configured to intercept a firearm bolt. The side walls extend from the cartridge receiving surface and have opposing first surfaces defining a first width of the cartridge receiving surface and at least opposing second surfaces defining a second width of the cartridge receiving surface. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308768 | FIREARM PIN - A firearm pin assembly is provided. A firearm pin may have a substantially cylindrical member with a lever on one end and a track running along its side. The track may run helically for a portion of its path. The track may also have at least one dimple disposed within its path. The firearm pin assembly may have an aperture for installing a detent and detent spring. The firearm pin assembly may be used in any firearm, including but not limited to a takedown pin and pivot pin assembly in an AR-15 style rifle. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308769 | TRIGGER AND HAMMER FOR AUTOMATIC AND SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES - An automatic or semi-automatic firearm including a trigger having a frame, at least one trigger sear extending from the frame, and a hammer having a hammer pivot axis, a head and at least one hammer sear disposed on a lateral side of the hammer between the hammer pivot axis and the head, wherein the frame includes a pivot axis and the at least one trigger sear includes a trigger sear surface, the at least one trigger sear extending from the frame such that the at least one trigger sear engages a corresponding one of the at least one hammer sear. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308770 | TRIGGER GUARD HOOK - A trigger guard with a hook is provided. The trigger guard includes a guard member. The guard member includes a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. The guard member is sized to attach to a fire arm receiver of a fire arm below a trigger cavity so that the top surface is facing the trigger. The present invention further includes a vertical member protruding downward from the bottom surface of the guard member. A user may secure their middle finger around the vertical member, which provides additional support when holding the fire arm. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308771 | SYSTEM FOR ACQUIRING TARGETS AND AUTOMATICALLY CORRECTING THE FIRING OF SMALL ARMS - A system to acquire, via sensor data, and correct the trajectory of a fired bullet before it leaves the fire arm by directing the bullet exhaust gases via actuated gas ports, located on and in the compensator, to the corrected orientation as determined by the sensor data. Furthermore sensor data is additionally taken after the firing of the bullet to update future corrections. This system would be attached or wholly integrated into conventional small arms to create a quick target acquisition and firing correction system for the fire arm operator. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308772 | Noise Suppressor For Firearms - A suppressor to diminish the volume of noise from firing a firearm provides a suppressor body shape with tapered ends. The shape of the suppressor forms a partial wave-form to accommodate the wave-forms of the ignition gasses as they expand inside the chamber. Providing a chamber with a partial wave-form shaped interior space facilitates rapid dissipation of the expansion energy of the ignition gasses to quickly quell noise produced by such expansion. Perforated baffles housed in the interior chamber of the suppressor disrupt the fluid flow as the ignition gasses proceed through the chamber, which further dissipates the energy of the gasses. A fluid discharge port evacuates fluid from the primary chamber of the suppressor. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308773 | SUPPRESSOR ASSEMBLY FOR A FIREARM - A suppressor assembly for a firearm is disclosed herein. The firearm may include a barrel, a bore, and a muzzle end. The suppressor assembly may include a gas block mount positioned about the barrel. The suppressor assembly also may include an outer tube comprising a first end and a second end. The first end of the outer tube may be configured to be attached to the gas block mount, and the second end of the outer tube may be configured to extend beyond the muzzle end of the firearm. Moreover, the suppressor assembly may include a baffle comprising a first end and a second end. The second end of the baffle may be configured to be attached to and positioned within the second end of the outer tube. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308774 | Combination Flash Hider and Muzzle Brake - A system and method for a combination flash hider and muzzle brake. The flash hider is upstream of the muzzle brake. This allows the flash hider to take priority over the muzzle brake. The flash hider has slots allowing the exhausting gas to exit, causing the exhaust gases to decrease temperature and pressure to a point below the flash point. This reduces flash. The muzzle brake has at least one port. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308775 | MUZZLE FLASH SUPPRESSOR - A muzzle flash suppressor is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the disclosed flash suppressor includes a plurality of prongs having inner surfaces which taper along their length, providing angled expansion of the primary bore of the flash suppressor in the direction of projectile travel. The inner prong surfaces located along the gas flow path angle outwardly, a multi-radius surface is formed between each pair of neighboring prongs, and chamfers and radii are provided at the prong ends. Some embodiments provide for balanced and gradual gas expansion axially and/or radially along the projectile path, thereby allowing muzzle gases to expand/bleed off in a substantially laminar pattern. In some cases, this reduces secondary ignition of muzzle gases and the ambient air, thereby reducing muzzle flash. Also, some embodiments provide for easy clearance or correction of muzzle obstructions, thereby protecting against damage to the flash suppressor and host weapon. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308776 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FLASH SUPPRESSION - Methods and apparatus for flash suppression according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a body that is configured to be selectively coupled to a firearm. The body may be formed with curved and or arcing protrusions extending longitudinally along the body. Each protrusion is separated from another protrusion by a gap configured to dissipate gases and unburned materials exiting the barrel of the firearm. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308777 | FEEDBACK-CONTROLLED RE-TARGETING APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC FIREARM - An apparatus having a body that attaches to a barrel of a firearm and a chamber disposed in the body that receives combustion gases from the barrel during a firing sequence of the firearm. Sensors, mounted on the body, capture a measurement of an initial line-of-sight to a target prior to the firing sequence and measure deviation from the initial line-of-sight after capture of the measurement of the initial line-of-sight and during the firing sequence. Ports, in communication with the chamber, are controllable to vary discharge of the combustion gases from the chamber. A feedback control unit receives the measurement of the initial line-of-sight and the deviation from the sensors and controls the ports to vary discharge of the combustion gases from the chamber during the firing sequence to generate forces on the barrel to drive the deviation to a minimum. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308778 | Muzzle Brake - A muzzle device that may be attached to the barrel of a forearm that includes structures which influence the flow characteristics of exhausting propellant gases for suppressing muzzle flash, counter acting the rearward and upward motion of the muzzle during firing, and reducing the concussion directed towards the shooter as well as personnel to the sides of the shooter. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308779 | QUICK-RELEASE BARREL FIREARM - Firearms with improved systems and methods of attaching the barrels that can provide for quicker and easier replacement of the barrel. In particular embodiments, the attachment mechanism includes a door that opens to release the barrel from the receiver. In certain embodiments, the door is located on the firearm below the barrel, a latch releasably holds the door closed, the door is pivotably attached to the receiver at a first end of the door, the latch is at a second end of the door, the door includes a barrel clamp that contacts a flange at a rearward end of the barrel to secure the barrel to the receiver, a rotating cam in the door secures the barrel to the receiver, the barrel attaches to the receiver without screwing the barrel into the receiver and without screwing an attachment component onto threads on the receiver, or a combination thereof. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308780 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FIREARM RECOIL SIMULATION - A method and apparatus for firearm training simulator which simulates realistic recoil of conventional firearms. The method and apparatus incorporates a linear motor and controllable mass for generating recoil. One embodiment includes an adjusting system for adjusting the amount of recoil provided. Also provided are means for simulating semi-automatic and/or full automatic operation of firearms. One embodiment can include a laser emitter which simulates the path for a bullet fired from a firearm that the method and apparatus is simulating. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308781 | GUN BARREL CAPS - A barrel cap for attachment to a muzzle of a gun barrel and to cover the muzzle opening of the gun barrel. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308782 | HINGED ARM SAFETY MECHANISM FOR FOAM DART LAUNCHER - A dart launcher comprises a housing, a safety arm, and a trigger. The housing includes a launching section configured to receive a dart having a minimum threshold length. The safety arm is movably attached to the housing and extends at least partially across the launching section. The safety arm is positioned so that the dart having the minimum threshold length engages at least a portion of the safety arm upon insertion into the launching section. The trigger is movable with respect to the housing and is operable to cause the dart having the minimum threshold length to launch from the launching section. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308783 | PNEUMATIC TOY GUN RECOIL DEVICE - The invention relates to a pneumatic toy gun recoil device, which uses pneumatic means to substitute mechanical means like springs for cushioning and retracting effect, so as to resolve technical problems of conventional techniques. Said resolved technical problems, such as, the springs serve as mechanical means are easy wearing or elastic fatigue, and are also difficult to assemble and mount. Furthermore, the invention not only provides recoil simulating the recoil of a gun firing gunpowder propelled projectiles, but also has advantages of good quality control and long life for toy gun products. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308784 | AIR GUN FIRING CONTROL DEVICE - The present invention uses pressurized air from an air pressure bottle to create the firing motive force for game firearms. After accumulating sufficient pressure, the pressurized air is channeled to the gun chamber to achieve a firing objective. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308785 | FIREARM BUMP STOCK ASSEMBLY - A firearm bump stock assembly provides a mount and support for a conventional semi-automatic firearm. The firearm bump stock assembly beneficially provides a user with the ability to increase the fire rate efficiency of a firearm by reducing the amount of time between pulling of a trigger on a firearm and reloading of a new bullet into a chamber of said firearm, thus allowing said firearm to be reloaded and fired more rapidly. The firearm bump stock assembly also beneficially provides a user with the ability to maintain accuracy of said firearm and to easily aim and maneuver said firearm, while concurrently being able to increase said firearm's rate of fire. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308786 | Multiple Rail Sighting Device - A sighting device for a firearm accessory includes a first coupling member, a second coupling member, and a rail arrangement. The first coupling member is supported on an upper half portion of the firearm accessory. The second coupling member is supported on a lower half portion of the firearm accessory for enabling the firearm accessory to be detachably engage with a firearm rail of the firearm. The rail arrangement includes at least a mounting rail formed on one of the first coupling member and the second coupling member, wherein the mounting rail allows the firearm accessory to be mounted onto at least one additional firearm accessory so as to eliminate a need to individually attach the additional firearm accessory to the firearm. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308787 | Scope with Head Lighting Arrangement - A scope includes a scope assembly and a head lighting arrangement. The scope assembly includes a tubular scope body having an objective end and an opposed sight end to define a scope axis, an objective lens and an eyepiece lens supported at the objective end and the sight end of the scope body respectively for generating a scope reticle, and an attachment base extended from a bottom side of the scope body for detachably mounting the scope body on the firearm to parallelly align the scope axis with a barrel axis of the firearm. The head lighting arrangement includes a plurality of illumination elements formed at a rim of the objective end of the scope body for generating navigation light at a direction aligned with the scope axis of the scope body. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308788 | DOT-SIGHTING DEVICE - A dot-sighting device includes a light source, a beam splitter and a reflective element. The light source emits light. The beam splitter includes a surface that reflects at least a portion of a first light component of the light and transmits at least a portion of a second light component. The reflective element reflects at least a portion of the first light component reflected by the surface of the beam splitter toward the beam splitter. The light reflected by the reflective element includes the second light component. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308789 | DETECTION SYSTEM OF A METHOD OF PERFORMING A SHOOTING EXERCISE - A detection system ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150308790 | FIREARM ACCESSORY MOUNT - A system for mounting an accessory to an accessory rail of a firearm includes an accessory mount which provides a plurality of rotational positions of the accessory relative to the firearm. The accessory mount also provides one-handed insertion and removal of the accessory without touching the accessory mount. Methods of use are disclosed. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308791 | BALLISTIC BARRIERS AND ENCLOSURES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING BALLISTIC BARRIERS AND ENCLOSURES - Ballistic barriers, ballistic enclosures, and methods of fabricating ballistic barriers and ballistic enclosures are provided. The ballistic barrier comprises a panel having a plurality of woven sheets and a matrix, for example, a resin matrix, adapted to retain the plurality of woven sheets; and a protective elastomeric layer mounted to at least one side of the panel, but typically both sides. The barriers may be provided with camouflage to assist in concealing the barrier or the enclosure. The ballistic enclosures include support structures adapted to retain the ballistic barriers, for example, about a potential target, such, as personnel, equipment, or a structure. Aspects of the invention may be uniquely adapted to protect domestic infrastructure, such as, components of the electric power grid; however, aspects of the invention may be used to protect any potential target of vandalism or aggression. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308792 | Joint and Modular Protection System - A joint is provided for connecting two or more armoured panels of a modular protection structure. The joint has an elongate body, a first channel extending along and within the elongate body, for receiving an edge of one of the armoured panels, and a second channel extending along and within the elongate body, for receiving an edge of another armoured panel. One or more armoured strike plates are provided which substantially cover an area between the edge of the armoured panel which is received within the first channel and the edge of the armoured panel which is received within the second channel. This makes it easy to join two armoured panels, for example by slotting them into the first and second channels of the joint. An armoured strike plate is provided as part of the joint to inhibit ballistic leakage through the area of the joint between the armoured panels. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308793 | DART GAME DEVICE ALLOWING AUTHENTICATION USING THROW LINE IN REMOTE MULTI-MODE - A dart game apparatus used to authenticate whether a counterpart player plays a dart game in a just manner in a remote multi-mode. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the present invention may disclose a dart game apparatus. The dart game apparatus includes: a throw line configured to indicate a position, at which a dart is thrown; and a touch unit extended from the throw line in an opposite direction of a dart target, in which only when a dart game player throws the dart in a state of touching the touch unit, it is authenticated that a dart game is justly performed. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308794 | CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITE BALLISTIC IMPACT DETECTION SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided for detecting, communicating and storing hit events that impact objects. Conductive projectiles pierce a first layer of conductive material and insulative material to cause an electrical connection between the first layer and a second layer of conductive material. A signal is generated including at least the fact of a hit event, and the data may be stored and remotely accessible. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308795 | Venting System for a Jet Cutter in the Event of Deflagration - A jet cutter venting apparatus and method for venting gases generated during deflagration. The venting apparatus and method including vent grooves inside the jet cutter providing a pathway for deflagration gases to escape. The venting apparatus and method also may include using notches or holes placed inside the jet cutter to facilitate the venting of gases during deflagration. The venting of the gases during deflagration facilitates pressure relief within the jet cutter and increases safety from accidental detonation during a fire. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308796 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MICRO BLASTING WITH REUSABLE BLASTING RODS AND ELECTRICALLY IGNITED CARTRIDGES - A apparatus, method and system to electrically ignite small explosive cartridges in boulders, bedrock, concrete and other materials so as to split the material into smaller pieces or to shape it. To ignite the propellant or other explosive charge electrically by melting at high temperature a bridge wire(s) or bridge ribbon(s) with electrical current which can be AC or DC. The bridge melts normally at over 2,000 degrees F. which will ignite the propellant or explosive. With sufficient voltage and amperage such as standard 110 volt AC wall current ionization takes place along the pathway of the melted bridge and a large electrical arc forms that ignites the propellant or explosive with even higher certainty as electrical arc temperatures are often over 5,000 degrees F. When the propellant or explosive is ignited at higher temperature there are known beneficial effects for increased blast power. The blast with this apparatus and method is tamped with a reusable blasting rod with an external groove for a blasting wire to fit into so electrical current can be supplied to the cartridge in the borehole. The blasting rod is normally attached to a counterweight or blasting head for better tamping and has a cradle on top for rocks or other heavy objects to be placed on top for even better tamping through the Newton Kinetic effect. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308797 | Ammunition Cartridge - An ammunition cartridge has a casing and a bullet. The casing has a tubular body closed at one end and attached at the other end to the bullet. An internal surface of the casing attached to the bullet is provided with a coating of copper oxide. The copper oxide may be black, for example black cupric oxide. The coating can result in a more consistent and reliable separation of the bullet from the coated casing compared to an uncoated casing and this can assist the accuracy of the ammunition. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308798 | LIGHTED ARROW NOCK - A lighted arrow nock capable of easily turning on or off a light, and being easily connected to an arrow shaft includes a light emitting unit including a light and a battery and turning on or off the light by moving the light toward the battery or away from the battery; an arrow adaptor which includes a cylindrical structure so that an outer surface is inserted into a rear end of an arrow, in which the battery is inserted into an inner space of the arrow adaptor; and a light operator which is inserted in an upper portion of the arrow adaptor, while a lower portion of the light operator receives the light, and is moved up and down to turn on or off the light in a state in which the light operator is inserted in the arrow adaptor. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308799 | HOLLOW POINT BULLET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Hollow point bullets and methods of manufacturing such bullets are herein disclosed. The disclosed bullets include a monolithic core encased by a metal jacket. The jacket includes a plurality of v-shaped channels formed on the inner surface of the sidewall of the jacket. The core includes a conical recess formed therein and a cavity in communication with the conical recess. The cavity formed in the core may have a cross-section shape defined by a plurality of points spaced equidistantly about the circumference of an imaginary circle. A plurality of stress risers may be formed in the core, each stress riser extending from the cavity to a v-shaped channel in coincidence with a point of the cross-section shape of the cavity. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308800 | Multi-Element Impact Activated Bullet or Projectile - A bullet or projectile having two or more separate pieces that are fit together in order to complete the projectile. The projectile pieces can be formed, cast, machined or molded in any material capable of being formed, cast, machined or molded. The completed multi piece projectile can produce different expansion characteristics based on the different angles and material properties of the components. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308801 | DIVERSIONARY DEVICE - A diversionary device has a housing containing a pyrotechnic cartridge with an ignitable fuse. A firing arrangement includes an ignition cap containing a primer charge. Passageways in the housing and ignition cap define a first flow path from the primer charge to a region of the housing in which the fuse is located through which flash from the primer charge can flow to ignite the fuse. A further flow path connects said region of the housing with the exterior of the housing to supply the fuse with oxygen for reliable burning. The device may be a multi-burst device containing a plurality of cartridges and the first flow path may include a flash divider for directing a proportion of the flash from a primer charge on to the fuse of each cartridge. The housing may be separable to allow replacement of the cartridges. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308802 | PROJECTILE TRACER - Tracer ammunition is disclosed and includes a projectile having a body; a chamber in the body having a front end and a rear end, the rear end of the chamber being open; an aperture at a rear end of the body providing an opening to the open end of the chamber; and a tracer material disposed within the chamber, wherein the tracer material is configured to combust when ignited and emit optical energy through the aperture as a result of the combustion process. The tracer material may be configured to include a rear-facing surface having a concave contour to aid in directivity of light output from the tracer material. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308803 | SPIN-STABILIZED PROJECTILE THAT EXPELS A PAYLOAD - The invention relates to a spin-stabilized projectile including a body enclosing a payload formed by a group of sub-projectiles that can be dispersed over a trajectory under the action of a pyrotechnic charge. The projectile is characterised in that the pyrotechnic charge is formed by a detonation relay that is separated from the payload by a piston slidably mounted in the body, said piston comprising a recess covering the detonation relay. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308804 | COMPOSITE PROJECTILE AND CARTRIDGE WITH COMPOSITE PROJECTILE - A preferred projectile includes a toughened polymer resin comprising an elastomer-modified epoxy functional adduct formed by the reaction of a bisphenol A liquid epoxy resin and a carboxyl terminated butadiene-acrylonitrile elastomer; and a curative agent by which the toughened polymer resin is cured; wherein the cured toughened polymer resin is in the shape of a bullet. The projectile preferably has an average density less than the density of lead. A preferred ammunition cartridge includes a propellant and the aforesaid projectile fixed in position relative to the propellant; and an ammunition cartridge includes a primer; a propellant; and the aforesaid projectile; as well as a casing containing the primer, propellant and projectile, with the projectile projecting from the casing. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308805 | MINIATURE ELECTRO-PYROTECHNIC IGNITER, AND IGNITION HEAD FOR THE SAME - An electric non-pyrotechnic ignition head ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150308806 | SCORING TOOL - A scoring tool is disclosed that includes a body with a retractable tape therein and a tang on one end of the tape, the tang having a blade-receiving structure thereon configured and arranged to receive a blade of a utility knife therethrough. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308807 | Count on it - Digital Tape Measure Counter - The Count on it—digital tape measure counter is a digital tape measure with one display in three parts that incorporates a count feature. You will measure one piece then save that size. Then take the full measurement and the count number will display. It has many uses and is perfect for inventory control. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308808 | RECOGNITION METHOD FOR A BATTERY CELL PACKAGE AND STRUCTURE THEREOF - A recognition method for a battery cell package and a structure thereof includes: a) providing a plurality of battery cells arranged in a stack or in a wrapped roll; b) providing a tape, an isolation film or an electrode slat having a shape recognition structure; c) providing a packaging bag; d) placing the tape, the isolation film or the electrode slat at an outer layer of the battery cells; and e) placing the plurality of battery cells into the packaging bag and drawing an air out of the packaging bag such that an outer surface of the packaging bag reveals the shape recognition structure of the tape, the isolation film or the electrode slat. Therefore, the specifications and models of the battery cell packages can be determined with ease to facilitate the categorization and storage of the battery cell packages. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308809 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING GROUND SURFACE ROUGHNESS - Provided is an apparatus for calculating ground surface roughness. The apparatus include an information collecting unit collecting height information on a plurality of points in a region; a representative value calculating unit calculating a representative value of the region by using statistical data on the height information; and a ground surface roughness calculating unit calculating the ground surface roughness of the region according to the representative value. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308810 | SENSOR ASSEMBLY - A sensor assembly having a pair of sensors and a pair of sensor targets. Each of the sensors is an eddy current sensor that defines X, Y and Z axes that are orthogonal to one another such that the X-axes are aligned to a movement axis along which a structure is to be moved. The sensor targets are coupled to one another for common movement and are formed of an electrically conductive material that is configured to interact with a respective one of the eddy current sensors to cause the sensors to produce sensor signals that each vary in a distinct manner with movement of the targets parallel to the movement axis. The targets are configured such that their coordinated movement in a direction parallel to the Z-axes as they are moved along the movement axis has no effect on the determined location of the structure. A method is also provided. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308811 | Method for generating M demodulation signals - A method for generating M demodulation signals is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes: providing M input signals, injecting each input signal into at least one first interferometer, and detecting M demodulation signals. The method also includes choosing M positive integers that are not all equal to zero and computing M demodulation signals. The i | 2015-10-29 |
20150308812 | WAFER MAPPING APPARATUS AND LOAD PORT INCLUDING SAME - The left-right span between a light projection section | 2015-10-29 |
20150308813 | NON-CONTACT COORDINATE MEASURING SYSTEM - Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to non-contact coordinate measuring systems, apparatuses, and methods. An apparatus according to the present disclosure can include a laser assembly slidably coupled to a track and configured to emit a first laser beam onto an exterior surface of a component, wherein the track is coupled to a machine for manufacturing the component; a laser encoder configured to detect the first laser beam emitted from the laser assembly and reflected from the exterior surface of the component; and a computer system coupled to the laser encoder and configured to render a geometric profile of the exterior surface of the component based on the first laser beam detected with the laser encoder. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308814 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF CHARACTERIZING THE THICKNESS PROFILE OF LAMINATED GLASS STRUCTURES - Systems for and methods of characterizing the thickness profile of laminated glass structures are disclosed, wherein the laminated glass structure has at least one gradual transition region between adjacent glass layers. The method includes sequentially focusing laser light at different focuses along a line within the laminated glass structure. The sequentially formed focuses define corresponding micro-volumes from which fluorescent light emanates due to a multiphoton process. The variation in the intensity of the detected fluorescent light from each micro-volume as a function of distance into the laminated glass structure is used to determine the relative locations of the multiple layers and the at least one gradual transition region. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308815 | PROJECTIVE OPTICAL METROLOGY SYSTEM - A projective optical metrology system including a first optical unit, which includes: an optical input that receives a first light signal; a number of optical paths; and a separator, which is optically interposed between the optical input and the optical paths and separates a number of components of the first light signal received by the optical input and couples each of the separate components to a corresponding optical path. The first optical unit also includes a light target, which emits a second light signal and is formed by a number of light elements, each light element being optically coupled to a corresponding optical path, so as to be illuminated, in use, by the component of the first light signal coupled to the corresponding optical path. The metrology system also includes a second optical unit, which generates the first light signal and receives the second light signal. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308816 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING DIMENSIONING - A dimensioning system can include stored data indicative of coordinate locations of each reference element in a reference image containing a pseudorandom pattern of elements. Data indicative of the coordinates of elements appearing in an acquired image of a three-dimensional space including an object can be compared to the stored data indicative of coordinate locations of each reference element. After the elements in the acquired image corresponding to the reference elements in the reference image are identified, a spatial correlation between the acquired image and the reference image can be determined. Such a numerical comparison of coordinate data reduces the computing resource requirements of graphical comparison technologies. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308817 | SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENT OF MULTIPLE OVERLAY ERRORS USING DIFFRACTION BASED OVERLAY - A plurality of overlay errors in a structure is determined using a target that includes a plurality of diffraction based overlay pads. Each diffraction based overlay pad has the same number of periodic patterns as the structure under test. Additionally, each diffraction based overlay pad includes a programmed shift between each pair of periodic patterns. The pads are illuminated and the resulting light is detected and used to simultaneously determine the plurality of overlay errors in the structure based on the programmed shifts. The overlay errors may be determined using a subset of elements of the Mueller matrix or by using the resulting spectra from the pads. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308818 | METHOD FOR CORRECTING A 3D MEASUREMENT OF A SPHERICALLY MOUNTED RETROREFLECTOR ON A NEST - A method for measuring a spherically mounted retroreflector (SMR) with a 3D coordinate measurement device placed on a kinematic nest, the method accounting for the radius of the SMR. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308819 | TREE LEVELING DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Devices and methods for positioning objects in a desired position are provided. In one example, a leveling device for positioning an artificial tree in a vertical position can include a housing, an elongate section extending from the housing and having a structure operable to be inserted into an end of a trunk segment of an artificial tree, and a level indicator coupled to the housing and positioned to facilitate viewing by a user for leveling the trunk segment in a vertical position. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308820 | Bubble Level - A bubble type level for determining the orientation of a structure that includes first and second differently oriented bubble vials that are secured within the level body in a manner such that if either of the bubble vials become broken or otherwise damaged, it can be easily replaced and the level need not be discarded. The bubble type level of the invention also includes a novel connector mechanism that enables the level to be removably interconnected with the structures to be leveled, such as conduit. The level further includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced magnets that are connected to the bottom surface of the level body and a bulls-eye level that is mounted on the top surface of the level body. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308821 | LEVEL DEVICE - A level device for a spirit level includes a level device body, and a substantially cylindrical cavity formed by an inside wall of the level device body. The cavity has a longitudinal axis and serves to accommodate a liquid, and the level device body is arranged in a carrier body. The carrier body includes two transparent covers for closing the carrier body and preferably includes a casing body which is preferably in the form of a circular ring. An outside wall of the level device body has a curved region with a curvature in the longitudinal direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the cavity, by which a magnifying glass effect can be achieved when viewing a marker body which can be arranged in the cavity. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308822 | ILLUMINATING SPIRIT LEVEL APPARATUS - An illuminating spirit level apparatus comprises a spirit level base having a first vial assembly, a second vial assembly, a light, and a battery. The vial assemblies are each filled with a fluid, having a metal ball slidably disposed therein and having a pair of electrodes disposed at the central lengthwise point of on each side of the vial. The battery provides an electrical power source for the light, and the battery, the light, the electrodes of the first vial assembly, and the electrodes of the second vial assembly are electrically connected in series through circuitry wiring. When the spirit level base is placed in a level and/or plumb orientation, the metal ball in the relevant vial assembly moves to the center of that vial assembly contacting and electrically connecting the electrodes on either side of the vial assembly, resulting in the light illuminating with electricity from the battery. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308823 | COMPUTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention provide computing apparatus for determining a height of a roof load of a vehicle, the apparatus being operable to: display a captured image of at least a portion a the vehicle and roof load on display means of the apparatus; superimpose a vehicle overlay on the image; and allow a user to manipulate the vehicle overlay thereby to obtain a prescribed correspondence between the overlay and the at least a portion of the vehicle, wherein the apparatus is further operable to calculate a height of the roof load and to provide an output corresponding to the calculated height. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308824 | LIGHT BEAM RECEIVER FOR RECEIVING UNMODULATED AND MODULATED LIGHT BEAMS - The invention relates to a receiving unit for light-based measurements/surveying using an analog-to-digital converter for the clocked analog-to-digital conversion of light detection signals and a clocking means for clocking the analog-to-digital converter. According to the invention, the clocking means has, for receiving modulated light signals, a phase-locked loop having an input for light detection signals modulated according to the light signal modulation and an output for outputting a frequency multiple of the detected modulation frequency for the analog-to-digital converter clocking. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308825 | LASER BEAM HORIZONTAL TRUENESS TESTING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - The invention relates to a laser beam horizontal trueness testing device for a laser beam projection device for construction and/or interior design work. The laser beam projection device is equipped with a beam self-leveling functionality. The laser beam horizontal trueness testing device has a telescope with an attenuating filter, a magnifying objective, and a flat image sensor for capturing an image of a laser beam incident on the objective. Components of the laser beam horizontal trueness testing device further include a natural inclination compensator and an analyzing unit which is designed to automatically ascertain an image position of the laser beam captured in the image by processing the image. According to the invention, the flat image sensor is arranged on an image plane of the objective, and the analyzing unit is additionally designed to quantify the laser beam horizontal trueness. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308826 | Measurement Jig - A measurement jig is attached to a target member in a form of a blade edge and is used for measuring a position of the target point in combination with a total station. The measurement jig includes a prism mirror that reflects a projected light from the total station, and an attachment member for attaching the prism mirror to the blade edge, in which a mirror center of the prism mirror is aligned with the target point. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308827 | ROLL ANGLE ESTIMATION DEVICE AND TRANSPORT APPARATUS - Arithmetic circuitry of a roll angle estimation device estimates a roll angle, a pitch angle a pitch angular velocity of the moving body and at least one offset error of angular velocity detectors and acceleration detectors. In a current estimation operation, the arithmetic circuitry estimates the roll angle, the pitch angle, and the pitch angular velocity and the at least one offset error, based on detection values of the angular velocity detectors, detection values of the acceleration detectors, a detection value by the velocity detector, estimated values of the roll angle, pitch angle, and pitch angular velocity from a previous estimation operation, and an estimated value of the at least offset error from the previous estimation operation. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308828 | GYRO SENSOR AND COMPOSITE SENSOR COMPRISING GYRO SENSOR - In a gyro sensor, two detection weights are placed in an outer drive weight to be arranged in an x-axis direction and coupled to each other via a coupling spring. By thus coupling the two detection weights via the coupling spring, it is possible to separate an in-phase-mode resonant frequency fin and an anti-phase-mode resonant frequency fanti from each other. As a result, it is possible to provide the gyro sensor which can suppress an output error on receiving an impact and perform more precise angular velocity detection. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308829 | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL GYROSCOPE WITH OPEN LOOP READING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD - A microelectromechanical gyroscope that includes a first mass oscillatable according to a first axis; an inertial sensor, including a second mass, drawn along by the first mass and constrained so as to oscillate according to a second axis, in response to a rotation of the gyroscope; a driving device coupled to the first mass so as to form a feedback control loop and configured to maintain the first mass in oscillation at a resonance frequency; and an open-loop reading device coupled to the inertial sensor for detecting displacements of the second mass according to the second axis. The driving device includes a read signal generator for supplying to the inertial sensor at least one read signal having the form of a square-wave signal of amplitude that sinusoidally varies with the resonance frequency. | 2015-10-29 |
20150308830 | MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL APPARATUS WITH PIVOT ELEMENT - A micro-electromechanical apparatus may include a substrate, a first frame, a plurality of first anchors, a region and a plurality of pivot elements. The plurality of first anchors and the region is disposed on the substrate. The region is surrounded by the plurality of first anchors. Each of the pivot elements includes a pivot end and a rotary end. Each of the pivot ends is connected to a corresponding first anchor and each of the rotary ends is connected to the first frame such that the first frame is able to rotate with respect to an axis passing the region. The micro-electromechanical apparatus having the pivot elements and the region is adapted for detecting multi-degree physical quantities such as angular velocities in at least two axes, angular velocities and accelerations, angular velocities and Earth's magnetic field. | 2015-10-29 |