45th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090273106 | Porous Carbon Membranes and Their Forming Method - The present invention discloses a method for fabricating a carbon membrane having pore regularity. The method comprises: providing a template having a plurality of pores arranged regularly; performing a tubular carbon forming process in the regularly-arranged pores; then performing a removal process to form an annular cavity; performing a carbon forming process in the annular cavity to combine the carbon in the annular cavity with the tubular carbon to thereby form a carbon substance having a thick wall; and repeatedly performing the removal process and the carbon forming process so as to form a carbon membrane having pore regularity. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273107 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING AIR LEAKAGE IN A VARTM PROCESS - A method of detecting leakage from a preform used in a VARTM process includes providing a mold and bagging film suitable for use in the VARTM process; heating air; distributing hot air along an interface between an the bagging film and a surface of the mold; determining a temperature distribution along the interface; and using the temperature distribution to locate one or more leaks in the bagging film. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273108 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING SINTERING SHRINKAGE OF A PRE-SINTERED BODY - A method for determining a sintering shrinkage of a pre-sintered body. The method includes providing a green preform with at least one design feature. The green-preform is pre-sintered to form a white body. At least one change in the at least one design feature with the pre-sintering is recorded. An expected sintering shrinkage to a dense-sintered component is determined using the recorded change. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273109 | Three dimensional variable forming apparatus and methods of use thereof - The disclosed systems and methods include a mold assembly having a malleable mold ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090273110 | Composites Comprising a Polymer and a Layered Compound and Methods of Preparing and Using Same - A method comprising extrusion compounding a styrenic polymer and a layered compound to produce a composite, and orienting the composite to produce an oriented composite wherein the layered compound comprises natural clay, synthetic clay, natural colloid, synthetic colloid, natural sol, synthetic sol, natural gel, synthetic gel, natural fumes, synthetic fumes, or combinations thereof. A method of preparing an oriented film comprising extrusion compounding a styrenic polymer and a clay to produce a nanocomposite, casting the nanocomposite into a film, and orienting the film in at least one direction. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273111 | METHOD OF MAKING A WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADE - A method of manufacturing an article with vacuum assist. The method comprises the steps of providing a work-piece to be impregnated with resin. The work-piece has reinforcing fibers. A microporous membrane is applied over the work-piece. The microporous membrane has an oleophobic treatment. A vacuum film is applied over the microporous membrane. A polymeric resin is introduced to the work-piece. The resin is infused through the work-piece by applying a vacuum to the work-piece. The resin is cured to form the article. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273112 | Apparatus and Method for Controlled Pelletization Processing - An apparatus and process maintain control of the temperature of low-melting compounds, high melt flow polymers, and thermally sensitive materials for the pelletization of such materials. The addition of a cooling extruder, and a second melt cooler if desired, in advance of the die plate provides for regulation of the thermal, shear, and rheological characteristics of narrow melting-range materials and polymeric mixtures, formulations, dispersions or solutions. The apparatus and process can then be highly regulated to produce consistent, uniform pellets of low moisture content for these otherwise difficult materials to pelletize. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273113 | Wallboard and Ceiling Tile and Method of Manufacturing Same - Disclosed is a method of producing a composite material suitable for the manufacturing of gypsum wallboard and ceiling tile applications, produced by co-calcining dihydrate (gypsum) to hemihydrate/stucco and cooking of unmodified/raw starch to cooked starch together. The method disclosed improves the standard wallboard and ceiling tile processing techniques thereby lowering the manufacturing cost of both products. The co-calcining of gypsum and the unmodified starch together eliminates the calcining of dihydrate ground gypsum (powder natural or synthetic gypsum) and cooking of unmodified starch (powder) separately prior to using the materials in the wallboard and ceiling tile formulations. The unmodified starch can be also added to the gypsum rocks during the grinding and calcining process to produce composite material. Furthermore, unmodified starch can be added to the wet synthetic gypsum such as FGD (flue gas desulphurization etc.), dried or dried and calcined together. The use of composite material in both product formulations eliminates or minimizes the processing steps and lowers the energy cost by partially or completely replacing standard hemihydrate/stucco and starch during the processing. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273114 | Block Making Mold Apparatus and Methods - Apparatus and processes for block making that include a mold having a press foot disposed in vertically slidable arrangement within the mold. During a block making operation, the mold moves between positions, with the press foot remaining in the mold during movement. Because the press foot is part of the mold and not attached to a ram, a variety of blocks may be produced and stockpiled simultaneously. Also, perfect alignment between the press foot and the ram is unnecessary and easier to achieve than if the press foot leaves the mold, thereby simplifying the construction and operation of the machine and reducing the risk of damage. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273115 | METHOD OF PRODUCING FILM - A method of producing a film, comprising the steps of melt-extruding a resin in the form of film from a T-die, powder-spraying an anti-blocking agent in an area-average spraying amount of 0.5 to 3 g/m | 2009-11-05 |
20090273116 | SLUSH MOLDABLE OLEFIN COMPOSITION - A slush moldable composition includes a low density polyethylene resin, propylene-ethylene copolymer, olefin block copolymer, a thermoplastic olefin and silicon oil combination, and an optional pigment. A method for forming a instrument panel skin from the slush moldable composition is provided. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273117 | Guiding apparatus - A guiding apparatus for aiding a user in at least one of pouring, spreading, applying, shaping, troweling and sloping a predetermined amount of at least one of concrete and cement is provided. Such guiding apparatus includes at least one guide member manufactured from a predetermined material and having a predetermined size and a predetermined shape. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273118 | METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING PREFORMS TO A BLOW MOLDING MACHINE AND MOLD CARRIER FOR AT LEAST ONE PREFORM - A method for transferring a plurality of preforms to a blow molding machine having a plurality of mold carriers, wherein each mold carrier is arranged to carry at least one multi-part blow mold, the method including the steps of transferring the preforms along a transfer section to the blow molding machine, opening at least one of the mold carriers as it reaches the transfer section, transferring at least one preform located at the transfer section to a holding element assigned to the open mold carrier, positioning the preform in the at least one blow mold of the mold carrier, closing the mold carrier with the preform positioned therein, wherein part of the blow mold in the closed state of the mold carrier being formed by the holding element, and repeating the previous steps for each of the preforms supplied to the blow molding machine via the transfer section. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273119 | Imprint Method and Imprint Apparatus - [Problems] In an imprint method, any displacement of a pattern shape due to thermal deformation of a mold is prevented and the pattern shape is formed accurately on a substrate. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273120 | Method of molding reel flanges and tool arrangement thereof - A method of molding a flange uses a first tool element and a second opposing tool element. The first tool element defines a negative of at least a portion of a first side of a flange, and the second tool element defines a negative of at least a portion of the second side of the flange. The method includes providing a set of blocks for insertion into a plurality of recesses in the second tool element, the set of blocks insertable in a plurality of configurations, each configuration defining a negative of a set of retention features on the second side of the flange. The plurality of configurations define differing configurations of retention features on the second side. The method also includes inserting at least some blocks into the second tool element to form a selected one of the plurality of configurations, and performing injection molding using the first tool element and the second tool element. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273121 | CLOSURE FOR CONTAINER FOR HOLDING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - A closure for a container, e.g., a tube, for a sample, e.g., a biological sample. The closure comprises a cap having a first opening and a second opening, the first opening capable of communicating with the mouth of a container, the second opening sealed by an exterior seal, and intermediate the first opening and the exterior seal, an interior seal. The invention also provides an assembly comprising the closure of this invention and a container. The invention also provides a method for preparing the closure. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273122 | Liquefier assembly for use in extrusion-based digital manufacturing systems - A liquefier assembly comprising a liquefier tube, where the liquefier tube comprises a sidewall having an inlet opening configured to receive a filament strand, an outlet opening, and a port disposed through the sidewall at a location between the inlet opening and the outlet opening, the port being configured to provide access for a filament drive mechanism to engage with the received filament strand. The liquefier assembly further comprises a heat transfer component configured to generate a thermal gradient along a longitudinal length of the sidewall between the port and the outlet opening. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273123 | POLYMER MEMBRANE FOR A FUEL CELL, A METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND A MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FUEL CELL SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME - A polymer electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell, a method of preparing the same, and a fuel cell system comprising the same. The polymer electrolyte membrane includes a metal-bound inorganic ion-conductive salt and an ion-conductive cation exchange resin. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273124 | NANOIMPRINTING METHOD AND MOLD FOR USE IN NANOIMPRINTING - A nanoimprinting method includes: forming at a region for performing a first nanoimprinting process on a substrate, a first patterning region with a first affinity to resin; forming at a region for performing a second nanoimprinting process on the substrate, a second patterning region with a second affinity to resin, the second affinity being lower than the first affinity; applying the resin to the first patterning region and transferring a pattern of a mold to the resin by the first nanoimprinting process; and modifying the second patterning region to a region with affinity to resin that is higher than the second affinity, then applying the resin to the modified region, and performing the second nanoimprinting process to process the second patterning region thereby connecting patterns formed at the first patterning region and the second patterning region to each other. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273125 | MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR TUBULAR RESIN FILM - A manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method are provided for manufacturing stably from a thermoplastic resin a resin film product having a small and uniform thickness and smooth surfaces, which has been impossible with a conventional tube extruding method or and blown film extrusion method. It comprises a heating extruder ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090273126 | Method and Apparatus of Gas-Assisted Injection Molding of Thick Parts - Gas-assisted injection molding is used to form molded parts having relatively thick cross-sections, such as a support section of a chair back and seat portion of a chair. Gas is injected into a mold cavity using the same nozzle and screw injector that injects molten resin into the mold cavity. The injected gas creates a void in the molten resin that allows a reduced amount of resin to be used to fill a mold cavity without sacrificing the integrity of the molded part. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273127 | HYDRAULICALLY DAMPED BODY MOUNT WITH BOLT-THROUGH CONSTRUCTION - A mount has an inner metal and an outer metal with an elastomeric bushing disposed between them. The elastomeric bushing includes a first pair of interconnected passages to control the damping rate during axial motion and a second, separate pair of interconnected passages to control the damping rate during motion orthogonal to the axial direction. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273128 | Apparatus including an MR-fluid hydraulic mount - A first expression of an embodiment of the invention is for apparatus including a magnetorheological-fluid (MR-fluid) hydraulic mount. The mount includes an internal MR-fluid cavity and a partition plate assembly. The partition plate assembly partitions the cavity into first and second MR-fluid chambers. The mount is adapted to receive an MR-fluid pressure sensor in fluid communication with the second MR-fluid chamber. A second expression of an embodiment of the invention is for apparatus including an MR-fluid hydraulic mount. The mount includes an internal MR-fluid cavity, a partition plate assembly, and an MR-fluid pressure sensor. The partition plate assembly partitions the cavity into first and second MR-fluid chambers. The MR-fluid pressure sensor is in fluid communication with the second MR-fluid chamber. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273129 | Combined deceleration and acceleration device - In a combined deceleration and acceleration device for the controlled closing and opening of, for example, furniture parts, a base part consisting of a cylinder and a guide structure is provided wherein a drag element is movably supported by the guide structure, and a piston with a piston rod is connected to the drag element which has a park position remote from the cylinder and is biased by an energy storage structure toward the cylinder for moving the piston into the cylinder in a controlled decelerating manner while carrying along the drag element and a movable part engaged with the drag element. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273130 | TILE HOLDING FIXTURE ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fixture assembly that is capable of holding work pieces such tiles of various sizes in various positions in a manner which enables freehand cutting. Various embodiments include a main fixture having a working top surface area that includes strategically placed cylindrical openings that are configured to receive easily manipulated tile holding clamps, various dogs that can be removably secured to the fixture in order to place tiles in a desirable position to be held during a cutting operations. The fixture is light weight and is easily transportable to a jobsite and has the capability of storing the clamps, dogs, marking instruments and the like. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273131 | Vise assembly and bench circular sawing machine - A vise assembly includes a support rod standing on a base of a bench circular sawing machine, a first arm connected to the support rod and projecting frontward, a second arm of which a rear end portion is connected to a front end portion of the first arm in such a manner that the second arm is horizontally swingable and capable of being retained at any angular position, and a clamping rod disposed at a front end portion of the second arm, configured to be movable upward and downward, and capable of holding a workpiece placed in a cutting region. Optionally, the rear end portion of the second arm is movable upward and downward and capable of being retained at any vertical position. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273132 | PIN STOP JAW PLATE - A jaw plate for a vise including a selectively extendable pin for locating a workpiece. An exemplary jaw plate may be installed in a workholding device, such as a vise, which may be used to hold a workpiece proximate a machine tool. An exemplary jaw plate includes a plurality of pins at predetermined locations along the jaw plate's front face. The pins may be individually selectively extended or retracted by an operator. In their extended positions, the pins may assist the operator in locating the workpiece relative to the machine tool in a correct and repeatable position. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273133 | Roller - An apparatus and method support rollers with a shaft along an axis absent of deflection of the shaft. Under load, the shaft deflects and the rollers reorient themselves along the shaft such that outer circumferential surfaces of the rollers are substantially parallel to the undeflected axis. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273134 | Automatic original conveying device and image forming apparatus - In an automatic original conveying device, a motor rotates in a single direction and a driving force transmission mechanism transmits the driving force of the motor from a sheet feeding roller to a switchback roller. The sheet feeding roller conveys an original that stands by in a switchback conveying path to a second conveying path. A sorting unit sorts the original conveyed from a paper delivery path to an original delivery table or to the switchback conveying path. The switchback roller is provided between the sorting unit and the switchback conveying path and it is rotatable in a normal direction or a reverse direction. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273135 | Feeder system with independent control of rollers - The present subject matter relates to a feed roller system for high speed image scanning equipment, which improves the feeding of documents, and in particular, thin or ultra-thin documents, into the scanner equipment. The feed roller system comprises a pick roller and a feed roller, each associated with its own clutch, allowing the pick roller and feed roller to be selectively driven together, independently, and/or not at all. Initially, both rollers are driven to feed a document. Drive to the pick roller is disabled by the pick roller clutch when the leading edge of the document reaches a gap control sensor, downstream of the rollers. Drive to the feed roller continues until it is disabled by the feed roller clutch when the leading edge of the document reaches a page entry sensor, downstream of the gap control sensor and the first transport rollers. The first transport rollers continue to feed the document, while the pick roller and the feed roller are disengaged, thus preventing overfeeding or misfeeding by the pick roller and/or feed roller. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273136 | Method And System For Feeding Media Sheets Into Media Processing Device - Disclosed are a method, a system and a computer program product for feeding a media sheet in a media processing device. The method includes receiving a user input associated with at least one attribute of the media sheet. Further, the method includes exerting a normal force on the media sheet using a pick roller for feeding the media sheet into the media processing device. The normal force exerted on the media sheet is based on the user input. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273137 | PAPER FEEDER HAVING A PAPER STOPPER AND OFFICE MACHINE USING THE SAME - A paper feeder disposed on a casing for feeding a paper is provided. The paper feeder includes a feeding axle and a paper stopper. The feeding axle has a first engaging portion. The paper stopper includes a blocking plate and a second engaging portion. The paper stopper is co-axially and rotatably disposed on the feeding axle. When the feeding axle rotates in a first direction to engage the second engaging portion with the first engaging portion, the feeding axle drives the paper stopper to rotate in the first direction until the blocking plate blocks the paper. When the feeding axle rotates in a second direction to detach the second engaging portion from the first engaging portion, the feeding axle is able to feed a paper. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273138 | RECORDING APPARATUS - This invention relates to a recording apparatus, comprising an opening delivering a recording medium after completion of recording and a cover capable of closing the opening in moving pivotally and a holding rib formed at the cover for holding a rear end as well as both sides of the delivered recording medium. The holding rib comes to be exposed when the cover is opened. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273139 | Three-dimensional tube puzzle - A three-dimensional tube puzzle is disclosed as a new modification of Rubik's Cube™. It consists of plurality of straight and curved hollow cylindrical elements. The dimensions of each tube element are so that it fits into cubical cell. Assembled puzzle forms a continuous pipeline that fits into cubical space, wiggling from entry point to exit point so that an article of an appropriate size can be put through the tube puzzle from its top layer to its bottom layer. Tube elements are interconnected so that arrays of nine elements, belonging to one of six side surfaces of the puzzle, can be rotated about spatial axes. Each tube element or layer of the puzzle can be made of the same one color or different colors or gray scale levels to define puzzle difficulty. The subject puzzle requires specific imagination skills to assemble a continuous pipeline based on elements' shapes and orientation. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273140 | Three-Dimensional Puzzle - An apparatus includes a multisurfaced object having at least a first surface and a second surface, with at least a first symbol disposed on the first surface and a second symbol disposed on the second surface. The apparatus also includes a container having an interior compartment and an opening in the container, wherein the multisurfaced object is positioned within the interior compartment, and at least the first surface is visible through the opening. The apparatus further comprises a mechanism associated with the multisurfaced object, adapted to rotate the multisurfaced object such that the second symbol is visible through the opening. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273141 | GAMING TABLE - A method and apparatus for verifying players' bets on a gaming table is comprised of a system that can detect the monetary value of a wager that is placed by a particular player at a gaming table. Once all betting is finalized, the detected monetary value of the players' bets is locked and/or recorded thereby preventing that value from being changed by the addition or removal of betting chip(s) from a player's respective bet. If after the results of the gaming round, there is a discrepancy or mismatch between a player's wager and the locked monetary value of a player's bet, casino personnel will be alerted of the player's possible cheating practices thereby enabling them to investigate the matter. 36 | 2009-11-05 |
20090273142 | COMBINED OIL RING - A combined oil ring includes an oil ring having upper and lower rails formed integrally at an outer circumferential side of the oil ring to slide on a cylinder wall; a coil expander installed at an inner circumferential side of the oil ring to force the oil ring radially outwards; and a side rail installed at an upper side of the oil ring and having no torsion along an axial direction of the oil ring. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273143 | GASKET - A gasket that, when it is tightened from both sides by flanges etc., elastically deforms to produce reaction force acting against the tightening force, achieving improved sealing ability, and that is manufacturable at low cost by press working. One or more first annular curved ridges ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090273144 | PROBE SEAL HAVING PRESSURE-ENERGIZED SEALING ELEMENTS FOR FEMALE HYDRAULIC COUPLING MEMBER - A crown-type probe seal for a female hydraulic coupling member has one or more pressure-energized seals for sealing between the probe seal and the body of the coupling member which retains the probe seal. The generally ring-shaped probe seal has one or more annular fluid chambers in the wall of the seal's body. Each annular fluid chamber is open to the outer circumference of the probe seal. Hydraulic fluid under pressure may enter an annular fluid chamber through its opening and exert a generally radial force as a result of a pressure differential. This radial force can act to increase the sealing effectiveness of the probe seal both to the body of the coupling member retaining the probe seal and to the probe of a male coupling member inserted in the receiving chamber of the female member. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273145 | CLAMPING DEVICE - The invention relates to a clamping device with a base body ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090273146 | Clamping apparatus for a reciprocating tool - Embodiments are disclosed for a tool-less clamping apparatus for a reciprocating tool having a reciprocating spindle having a center axis and at least one radially oriented aperture and a receiving slot at its forward end for receiving a tool accessory, the apparatus having an unclamped position and a clamped position, and comprising a hollow generally cylindrical sleeve secured to the spindle, a hollow generally cylindrical collar configured to fit on the sleeve and being rotatable relative to the spindle and the sleeve, the collar having an inner cam surface that increases in radius from the axis through a first predetermined circumferential arc in a first direction, a spring operatively connected to provide a biasing force to the collar toward its clamped position, and a detent pin positioned in the spindle aperture and configured to engage a hole in the tool accessory and thereby firmly hold the tool accessory in the apparatus when urged into contact with the tool accessory. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273147 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - In a system including four electromagnetic absorbers for respective four vehicle wheels, motor coils of two respective electromagnetic absorbers disposed corresponding to two diagonally located wheels are connected forming a closed loop including the coils. A generated damping force magnitude can be made different between an instance directions of respective movements of the diagonally located two wheels with respect to the vehicle body are the same, and an instance the directions are opposite each other. Each electromagnetic absorber includes a resistor cooperating with the corresponding coil forming a closed loop, and selectively establishes: a connected state in which one of the four coils and any of the other three coils are connected to form a closed loop; and a non-connected state in which the one of the four coils is not connected to any other coil. An appropriate vibration suppressing action is exhibited with respect to a coupled motion. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273148 | Manufacturing method for an ice skate blade - The present invention relates to the manufacturing method of an ice skate blade. The blade originally shaped as cylinder is processed by a rolling machine and gradually being rolled into a blade with thinner upper portion and wider lower portion. A plurality of through holes with equi-distance in between are provided on the upper portion of the blade which is curved upward at both ends. Finally, a layer of light and rigid polymeric resin material is provided for covering the upper portion of the blade to complete the blade having upper and lower matching sections. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273149 | ICE SKATE BLADES - An ice skate blade for an ice skate comprising a length adapted to be attached to the ice skate and an ice engaging surface adapted to contact ice, a profile extending along at least a portion of the length, the profile having a width between a first side edge and a second side edge. At least one of the side edges ends at a bottom end at the ice engaging surface, a vee is defined by one of the side edges and a flat meeting at the bottom end, wherein a first acute edge angle is formed between the one of the side edges and the flat, and a flat angle is formed between the one of the side edges and a bottom, wherein the bottom has a distance which extends from the flat to either a second flat or a second one of the side edges. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273150 | TRANSPORTATION DEVICE WITH PIVOTING AXLE - Devices and methods of transport are disclosed. Various embodiments include structural aspects related to steering and changing the direction of conveyances including features which utilize leaning or shifting of weight as part of turning. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273151 | Toy chest and wagon - A toy chest which has wheels and a removable handle for conversion of the toy chest into a wagon is provided. Also is provided a toy chest and wagon which has wheels that can be concealed by use of a panel. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273152 | Rear truck and method - A compact lean steering truck assembly that provides deep deck lean capability. The lean steering truck assembly may be integrated into a four wheeled scooter. A pivotal coupling in the front hanger allows independent steering of the front and rear wheel assemblies. Front steering is controlled by the rider's hands twisting the handle bars to the right or left or straight ahead. Rear steering is controlled by the rider's feet and hands leaning the deck and handle bars relative to the plane of the ground. The ratio of deck lean to rear steering is a function of the hanger pivot axis angle but in general terms the deeper the deck lean the greater the rear wheel steering. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273153 | PUSH-IN BUNG ASSEMBLY AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM USING SAME - A push-in-bung assembly is provided that improves vibration and lateral movement control for vehicle suspension systems. The push-in-bung assembly includes a bung formed of rigid material and having a first end configured to connect to a vehicle frame and a second end configured to connect to a vehicle differential. A track bar can be included between the bung and the vehicle frame. The track bar can connect with the vehicle frame using a bracket assembly. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273154 | STEP FOR A VEHICLE - A folding step is arranged inside a vehicle door arranged in the cab of a vehicle. The step is connected to a mechanism including a vertical shaft that is connected to the door of the vehicle and is mounted in such a way that it can pivot, which mechanism is arranged to cause the step, during rotation around the vertical shaft, to assume an unfolded or folded-away position when the door of the vehicle is opened or closed. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273155 | Rear-pedaling standing type bicycle structure - The present invention discloses a rear-pedaling standing type bicycle structure having a driving means installed at a front end of a bicycle frame and proximate to a corresponding line of front and rear wheels, and pedals pivotally coupled to both lateral sides of the front end of the bicycle frame for up and down movements. The driving means can be driven up and down alternately by the left and right pedals, and a link wheel is provided for transmitting kinetic forces to the rear wheel to drive the bicycle, so that the bicycle can be operated and driven in a special unique way to achieve the effects of expanding the exercising range and giving more fun to the exercise and game. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273156 | PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION AND VEHICLE USING SAME - This invention touches the planetary gear type transmission which is comprised of a pair of single planetary gear rows are combined, and a carrier of one side and a ring gear of the other side are integrated, and a housing of a transmission is formed with the help of two carriers which operate as an input side and an output side, respectively. The transmission work is implemented by controlling the each sun gear which is rotatably installed at the fixed center shaft to engage or disengage with said center shaft or by controlling an integration and a disintegration of two sun gears. This invention gives the planetary gear type transmission a compact size and a light weight because the carrier plays a role for the housing. The center shaft can be engaged and disengaged with the body of the vehicle. One can choose any mode in an acceleration mode, a deceleration mode and a direct connection mode, without using the clutch and under any mode the planetary gear type transmission transmits the driving force in both ways. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273157 | SUB-TRAILER FOR A VEHICLE OR A TRAILER - A sub-trailer is provided having an attachment frame removably connected to a vehicle or trailer, an intermediate frame pivotally connected about a horizontal axis to the attachment frame to, and a subframe with two axles to support the subframe. The subframe is pivotally connected to the intermediate frame about another horizontal axis located between the first and second axles, and provides adequate load distribution from a load carried by the vehicle or trailer to the axles of the sub-trailer. Another sub-trailer is provided and is similar to the first sub-trailer, with the attachment frame removably and pivotally connected to the vehicle ro trailer about a vertical axis. Yet another sub-trailer is provided having a frame extending rearwards and being a vehicle, trailer, or attachment thereof; and a subframe pivotally connected to the frame about a horizontal axis, the subframe having two axles, each with a suspension system. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273158 | WATERCRAFT TRAILER - A watercraft trailer has a releasable connector for releasably connecting a watercraft to the trailer. The releasable connector has a lever pivotally connected to a connector support and a hook connected to the lever. Pivoting of the lever towards a front of the trailer moves the releasable connector to a locked position and pivots the hook towards the front of the trailer. A locking mechanism prevents the releasable connector from moving to an unlocked position by applying forces to any one of the lever and the hook that would otherwise pivot the lever and the hook towards a rear of the trailer. Unlocking the locking mechanism moves the releasable connector to the unlocked position and pivots the hook towards the rear of the trailer. A method of securing a watercraft to a watercraft trailer and a method of releasing a watercraft from a watercraft trailer are also disclosed. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273159 | Dual lane multi-axle transport vehicle - A dual lane, multi-axle transport vehicle for moving heavy loads includes a forward module mounted on a plurality of axles and a rearward module mounted on a plurality of axles. The forward module is mechanically connected to the rearward module for providing a dual lane transport body. The forward module and the rearward module of the transport body each have a single central spine wherein the axles of both the forward module and the rearward module are each attached to the corresponding single central spine. The axles of both the forward module and the rearward module have an axle spacing of at least six feet. A hydraulic suspension is provided for dynamically stabilizing the axles for reducing axle yaw. An axle steering system having a plurality of steering rods controls the position of the axles of both the forward module and the rearward module. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273160 | STEERING AND ELEVATING WHEEL SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An apparatus for facilitating steering, height adjustment and transport of a farm implement towed by a vehicle. The implement includes a main frame and a hitch that extends from the frame for linking to the vehicle. The apparatus comprises a wheel support member supported below the frame, at least a first ground engaging wheel supported by the wheel support member for rotation about a first wheel axis and to engage a ground surface below the frame thereby supporting the frame above the ground, a first hydraulic lift cylinder linked between the frame and the wheel support member and controllable to adjust the height of the frame above the ground, and a hydraulic steering cylinder mounted to the wheel support member and controllable to steer the first wheel independent of the state of the first lift cylinder. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273161 | Snowboard - A snow sliding board ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090273162 | SNOWBOARD AND SKIS - The tips are upwardly curved and the board's/ski's underside (the sole) is provided with first and second surfaces, straight in cross section, extending in the board's/ski's longitudinal direction, which are arranged at an angle to each other and usually interconnected via a third surface. The sole's first and second sole surfaces ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090273163 | HINGED ROTATABLE BINDING SYSTEM FOR SNOWBOARDS - A hinged rotatable binding system for snowboards that eliminates leg pain while on the chair lift and in movement through lift lines. The binding system includes a base plate which is fixed to the snowboard and a top rotating plate which is mountable to a boot binding harness. A hinge plate connects the base plate to a mid static disk. The binding system includes a latch lever which acts as a hands-free locking system that is mounted through an outer ridge of the base plate and connected to a retractable plunger. The binding system is provided with an internal hinge and a number of friction plates therefore, fewer parts are needed. The hinged rotatable binding system for snowboards is a cost effective and light weight model with simple assembly features. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273164 | Interior Panelling Part for Covering an Airbag and Method for Production Thereof - An interior panelling part for covering an airbag has a sheet-like support, a decorative layer and an intermediate layer arranged between the support and the decorative layer. A passage opening for the airbag is left open in the support. The intermediate layer comprises a mat which spans the passage opening and overlaps with the support outside the passage opening. The intermediate layer and/or the decorative layer is/are weakened longitudinally or offset parallel to an edge of the passage opening on just one side of the passage opening. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273165 | AIRBAG MODULE COVER - A cover for a driver's side airbag module is provided, the cover having a central body portion with an opening disposed therein, the central body portion having a predetermined tear seam for defining a pair of deployable doors, the predetermined tear seam extending through the opening. The cover also includes a horn switch assembly inserted into the opening; and a tether secured to the horn switch assembly, the tether retaining the horn switch assembly with the cover after deployment of the pair of deployable doors along the predetermined tear seam, wherein the horn switch assembly is dislodged from the opening when the pair of deployable doors deploy along the predetermined tear seam. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273166 | Safety Arrangement in a Vehicle Seat - The invention relates to a safety device in a vehicle seat with a seat frame on which a seat cushion is fitted, and with an airbag unit with a gas generator and an airbag, which airbag unit is arranged on the seat frame below the seat cushion. It is the object of the invention to provide a safety device which effectively avoids the seat user slipping forwards in the event of an accident and at the same time is simple to produce and fit. The object is achieved in that the airbag when not activated rests in an unfolded and flat manner on the seat frame. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273167 | Curtain Airbag Apparatus - [Object] To prevent an attaching piece of a curtain airbag from rotating in a rotating direction of an attaching bolt without a projection provided at a bracket, and to facilitate an attaching operation of an airbag to a vehicle body. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273168 | Vehicle occupant protection system - A vehicle occupant protection system includes a plurality of inflatable devices, at least one fluid source for supplying a pressurized fluid for the vehicle occupant protection system, and at least one gas-tight manifold coupled to the at least one fluid source for receiving pressurized fluid from the at least one fluid source. The at least one manifold is also coupled to the plurality of inflatable devices such that, upon activation of the vehicle occupant protection system, the plurality of inflatable devices receive from the at least one manifold sufficient pressurized fluid to inflate the plurality of inflatable devices. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273169 | ROLL BAR ASSEMBLY - A roll bar assembly is provided that includes a base member configured for mounting on a frame of a vehicle. The roll bar assembly also includes an upper member secured to the base member and an armrest member secured to the upper member. The armrest member includes first and second armrests spaced apart from one another and also includes a connecting portion extending between and interconnecting the first and second armrests. The connecting portion of the armrest member is spaced apart from the base member and the upper member and is configured for mounting on the frame of the vehicle. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273170 | ROLL BAR WITH INTEGRATED LIGHTING - An internally illuminated roll bar has a W-shaped frame with “U” shaped cross-section with opposed side walls, a bottom wall and an open top, first and second outer legs, first and second inner legs, a lateral connecting member connecting the inner legs at the lower ends, one or more lenses for covering one or more portions of the rear side of the frame and discrete light sources mounted between the frame and the lenses wherein the some of the discrete light sources may be powered independently of others of the discrete light sources. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273171 | Working Machine - A working machine has a main frame structure which includes a pair of endless tracks; each track is entrained about track supporting devices mounted by a track sub-frame. The sub-frame includes inner and outer members interconnected by cross members. The inner and outer members are arranged side by side and mounting at or adjacent upper edges thereof, at least one upper track support device between the members. The inner and outer members mount at or adjacent lower edges thereof, at least one lower track supporting device between the members. The inner and outer members and cross members of at least one of the track sub-frames is a monolithic casting. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273172 | Seat belt system - A vehicle occupant restraint system includes a seat belt webbing connected to a latch plate, wherein the latch plate is configured to be releasably connected to a buckle assembly in order to secure the webbing in a position capable of restraining the occupant. The buckle assembly includes a release button, a blocking component, a solenoid coupled to a connecting member positioned to engage the blocking component, and a solenoid actuator electrically connected to the solenoid. The blocking component is configured to engage the latch plate in order to connect the latch plate to the buckle assembly, and is configured to disengage from the latch plate in order to facilitate the release of the latch plate when the release button is depressed. When the solenoid actuator actuates the solenoid, the connecting member is configured to move to thereby change the position of the blocking component in order disengage the blocking component from the latch plate. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273173 | POLE ANCHOR AND SKI POLE BASE WITH EXTENDING BRUSH BRISTLES AND ACIRCULAR, PREFERABLY HEXAGONAL, SECTION - A base for a slalom pole or ski pole having brush bristles extending from an acircular axially extending base, preferably having a polygonal or hexagonal configuration, the bristles extending from a circular surface adjoining a circular brush section. The base can also be used as a pole anchor. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273174 | FLUID STORAGE TANK TRAILER - Embodiments provide a fluid storage tank trailer including a base including a set of rear wheels, a tank supported by the base, the base including a set of skids adapted to engage the ground forward of the rear wheels when the trailer is not connected to a tow vehicle, the skids being adapted to support the tank bottom in relation to the ground, a forward frame extending from generally beneath the tank to the front end, the forward frame including a nose bar at the front end, the forward frame being adapted to be towed by a tow vehicle, a forward platform elevated above the forward frame, a first forward access ladder extending from the forward platform to the first side, and a second forward access ladder extending from the forward platform to the second side. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273175 | UPRIGHT SEATED SNOWBOARD - A snowboard is provided. The snowboard includes a board having an upturned head, an upturned tail and longitudinal extending runners and/or channels along a bottom surface thereof, a seat portion extending upward from the board at a location between the head and tail, the seat portion including a top surface and opposite lateral sides, wherein the top surface is configured for seated engagement by a rider and the opposite lateral sides are configured to accommodate the legs of the rider, and a pair of hand grips extending outward from the opposite lateral sides near its top surface. The opposite lateral sides may include a waist configured to accommodate the feet of the rider. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273176 | Retractable Mud Flap For Vehicles - A mud flap for land vehicles, comprising at least one drive element ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090273177 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DETECTION OF COUNTERFEITING - A system is provided for counterfeiting countermeasures, the system comprising: a first authenticity indicator disposed in a print substrate coating; a second authenticity indicator disposed in a print generating matrix; a print pattern comprising the print generating matrix disposed upon the print substrate coating; a detector configured to detect the first and the second authenticity indicators in a portion of the print pattern within the field of the detector. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273178 | Informational Item Forming Method - A method of using a folding apparatus to form an outsert having product information printed thereon comprises applying a plurality of parallel lines of water to a sheet of paper; making a plurality of folds in the sheet of paper in a direction parallel to a first direction with a first folding apparatus to form a first folded article; making a plurality of folds in the first folded article in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction to form an intermediate folded article; and making a final fold in the intermediate folded article in the second direction to form the outsert. Making the final fold may include forcing the intermediate folded article between a pair of adjustably-spaced folding members, the adjustably-spaced folding members to be adjustably spaced apart from each other by a distance that is within a range defined by a lower boundary of 0.25 inches and an upper boundary of 0.45 inches. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273179 | RESEALABLE LABEL FLAP HAVING MULTIPLE SEPARABLE LAYERS FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION - A resealable label flap has multiple separable layers positionable to cover an opening in a package containing removable articles. The label flap includes a base layer extending between a first end and a second end. The base layer includes a first adhesive that permits repeated application and separation of the base layer from the package. The base layer has a starting tab devoid of the first adhesive contained on the second end. A top layer is separably attached to the base layer. A top layer includes a second adhesive that permits repeated application and separation of the top layer from the release coating of the base layer. The top layer and the second adhesive have at least one access slit overlying the starting tab for facilitating separation of the top layer from the base layer when the base layer has been separated from the package. The base layer and the top layer are printed with text and/or graphics to supplement information printed elsewhere on the package. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273180 | Pipe Connector - A plumbing connector for connecting plumbing pipe includes a housing having an inner surface substantially conforming to an outer surface of a plumbing pipe. A glue channel is formed within the housing, near to its open end, and located along the inner surface of the housing. A glue filling inlet is formed through the housing and accessible from the outside of the housing in fluid communication with the glue channel, the glue filling inlet being adapted to allow glue to pass therethrough and into the glue channel. Preferably, at least one air escape outlet is formed through the housing and in communication with the glue channel. When the housing is mounted on a pipe segment and glue is introduced via the glue filling inlet, air trapped inside the glue channel exits via the air escape outlet. A transparent section of housing or a window is preferably provided above the glue channel. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273181 | PROBE SEAL HAVING PRESSURE-ENERGIZED SEALING ELEMENTS FOR FEMALE HYDRAULIC COUPLING MEMBER - A crown-type probe seal for a female hydraulic coupling member has one or more pressure-energized seals for sealing between the probe seal and the body of the coupling member which retains the probe seal. The generally ring-shaped probe seal has one or more annular fluid chambers in the wall of the seal's body. Each annular fluid chamber is open to the outer circumference of the probe seal. Hydraulic fluid under pressure may enter an annular fluid chamber through its opening an exert a generally radial force as a result of a pressure differential. This radial force can act to increase the sealing effectiveness of the probe seal both to the body of the coupling member retaining the probe seal and to the probe of a male coupling member inserted in the receiving chamber of the female member. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273182 | Pipe fitting and associated methods and apparatus - A pipe fitting includes a polymeric body molded into and fixedly connected to a metallic body, so that the metallic body extends around the polymeric body. The polymeric body extends around and is contiguous with a passageway of the pipe fitting, and at least partially defines a first opening of the passageway that is for being mated to a polymeric pipe. The metallic body extends around and is contiguous with the passageway, and at least partially defines a second opening of the passageway that is for being mated to a metallic pipe. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273183 | Safety Quick-Connect Coupling for Assembling two Pipes - The invention concerns a coupling comprising a male element ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090273184 | SELF RESTRAINED JOINT FOR DUCTILE IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS - A combination sealing and restraint system for an as-cast ductile iron pipe systems. A ductile iron pipe/fitting with a bell end has an as-cast profile formed therein for receiving both a gripping ring and a sealing ring in spaced apart locations. The gripping ring is installed within a first recess provided as a part of the as-cast profile in a post-casting step. The sealing ring is also installed within a second, spaced recess after the casting operation is complete. The sealing ring can be a dual durometer gasket which can be flexed and inserted into the profile. The same type bell end can be provided as an adapter which converts a traditional mechanical joint restraint to an internal gripping and restrain system. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273185 | System for Controlling and Protecting Against Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Faults for Asynchronous-Type Generators - The invention relates to a system for controlling and protecting against symmetrical and asymmetrical faults for double-fed asynchronous-type generators, which, in the event of a symmetrical or asymmetrical fault, remains connected to the grid, absorbing the initial transient, and maintains control of the aerogenerator. In this way, the invention fulfils the requirements of the various different grid connection standards relating to the supply of active and reactive power in fault situations, which are intended to assist in the recovery of the grid. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273186 | WINDMILL UTILIZING A FLUID DRIVEN PUMP - A windmill apparatus includes tower, a tower-mounted hydraulic pump driven by windmill blades, and hydraulic lines connected to a ground storage tank and to a number of separate generator units. Each generator unit includes a hydraulic pump and an electrical generator. In operation, upon startup, as the wind propels the propeller-driven pump the hydraulic fluid circulates freely until a pre-set pressure is achieved, upon which a diverter valve diverts all the fluid pressure to the first generator unit. When the first generator unit is powered sufficiently to achieve a stable output voltage, a subsequent one of the remaining generator units is powered up until its output voltage is stabilized, with this process continuing as long as there is a surplus of hydraulic power available to power up additional units to take full advantage of all of the available wind power. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273187 | Control Method - A generator of a wind turbine is at low power conditions operated as a motor by control of a frequency converter to feed electric power from an electric power transmission network to the generator for raising the speed of the wind rotor above a predetermined level for lubricating rotating parts of a drive train of the wind turbine. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273188 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY THROUGH OSCILLATORY MOTION - Disclosed is an apparatus and method for generating energy through oscillatory motion requiring little input. Oscillatory motion is generated using a substantially circular trough containing a liquid, inflatable bags positioned below the trough and a movable weight. The trough is pivotally connected to a central point about which it oscillates. Sustained oscillatory motion is encouraged by inflating and deflating the bags in coordination with the movable weight within the trough and a biased member upon which the bags reside. The oscillatory motion may be captured and transferred to rotary motion which may be used to drive a generator. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273189 | Compact-sized generation of appreciable hydropower through centrifuge-induced gravity effects - A device and a method for producing hydroelectric energy. The device generates compact-scale appreciable hydroelectric energy. Utilizing centrifugal force, at least one container attached to a radial arm moves horizontally about a vertical axis. Pressurized liquid in the container flows at high speed through a penstock into, and ultimately through, a turbine to generate electricity. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273190 | Asymmetric hydraulic press electric generator - The asymmetric hydraulic press electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy using hydraulic pressure. It employs the principle that force acting on a small area can create a much larger force by virtue of hydrostatic pressure and that a large amount of energy can be carried by a small flow of highly pressurized fluid. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273191 | POWER PRODUCING DEVICE UTILIZING FLUID DRIVEN PUMP - A power producing device apparatus includes a combustion engine and an electric motor connected to a dual drive transmission, and a housing. The dual drive transmission has opposing shafts, with the electric motor and the combustion engine acting on the dual drive transmission so as to drive the transmission. The entire assembly is enclosed by an enclosure which is a waterproof and sound reducing structure that can be custom designed to fit an environment it is to be used in. Examples of such an enclosure can include a log cabin for use at mountain resorts or municipalities, mini casino design, fiberglass or metal container for placement on the roof tops of high rise office and apartment complexes. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273192 | Doubly fed axial flux induction generator - A doubly fed axial flux induction generator may include a prime mover configured to provide mechanical energy. The doubly fed axial flux induction generator may also include a rotor assembly coupled to the prime mover, wherein the prime mover is configured to rotate the rotor assembly. The doubly fed axial flux induction generator may further include a stator. The doubly fed axial flux induction generator may further include a power electronics module coupled to the rotor assembly and the stator, wherein the power electronics module is arranged in parallel with the prime mover, and is configured to assist with converting the mechanical energy into electrical energy, as well as with dispatching power between the prime mover and an energy storage device. The energy storage device may be coupled to the power electronics module, and may be configured to meet variations in power demand. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273193 | VARIABLE BOLT LENGTH DOOR LATCH - The present invention is a door lock that eliminates the need for an additional deadbolt lock on a door. The present invention has a deadbolt built into the doorknob assembly. The deadbolt is put into place every time the door is closed. This eliminates the need of having to separately lock and unlock two locks, the first being the doorknob and the second being the deadbolt. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273194 | Magnetic gate latch - A magnetic gate latch has a multiplicity of permanent magnets arranged on a pair of disks with half of the magnets in mutual attraction and half of the magnets in mutual repulsion. These magnetic forces are used to brake and close a gate or door. One of the disks is made axially movable with respect to the other so as to assume mutual repulsion in one position and mutual attraction in a second position. The movable disk is attached to a gate or door closing member and the other disk is attached to the closing structure post or jamb. Magnetic forces in the repulsion position are used in the invention to reverse the movable disk from a mutual repulsion position to a mutual attraction position. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273195 | Free turn - A door opening apparatus inside of a door knob or handle, includes cooperating gears transferring slidable movements from an outer member attached to the door knob, into rotational movements of an inner rotary member attached to the lock-set spindle, that cause the spindle to rotate whereby the door can be opened. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273196 | Front Guard of Working Vehicle - A front guard ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090273197 | BUMPER BEAM - The invention relates to a bumper beam which has a generally U shape with a central flange ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090273198 | Weed Removal Tool - A manually operable weed remover consists of a cluster of pivotable and rotatable spikes attached to a handle. When positioned over the center of a weed and downward pressure is applied, either by pushing on a bar handle or stepping on a foot rest, a bottom flange is forced up by the ground surface as the spikes are forced into the ground around the weed. The spikes are directed through apertures in the moveable flange and movement of the flange causes the spikes to close around the root of the weed. The insertion motion of the spikes further causes the spike mounting device to rotate relative to the handle and the weed. Thus, as the spikes are being inserted into the ground, the spikes rotate thereby separating the weed root from the adjacent ground. The weed may then be pulled from the ground by upward pressure on the tool. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273199 | SUCTION GRIPPER DEVICE - A suction gripper device comprising a pipe for connecting a suction source to a suction gripper member, the pipe comprising a first channel formed by a downstream chamber ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090273200 | CARGO SPREADER BAR - The cargo spreader bar ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090273201 | TRICAM AXIAL EXTENSION TO PROVIDE GRIPPING TOOL WITH IMPROVED OPERATIONAL RANGE AND CAPACITY - An improvement in a gripping tool having a grip surface carried by movable grip elements and cam linkages to radially move the grip surface from a retracted to an extended position. The improvement involves a tri-cam linkage with cam pairs supporting bi-rotary to axial stroke activation and further cam linkages to cause radial stroke of the tool grip surface as a function of axial stroke. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273202 | INTEGRATED RATCHETING TAILGATE EXTENDER - A vehicle tailgate extender mechanism including a tailgate frame having a tailgate bed extender guide, and a bed extender assembly coupled to the tailgate frame and including an extender cross member. An extender guide may be secured to the extender cross member, and an extender support member may be secured to the extender cross member. The extender support member is capable of at least partial insertion into and extraction out of the tailgate bed extender guide. A cargo restraining panel is rotatably coupled to the extender cross member. A ratcheting mechanism may couple the extender support member to the tailgate frame and allow the extender support member to be linearly displaced in a first direction within the tailgate bed extender guide while simultaneously preventing substantial linear movement of the extender support member in a second direction opposite the first direction within the tailgate bed extender guide. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273203 | Trailer Flooring System - A trailer includes a floor engageable with a load and a longitudinally extending support member. The support member has an upper portion connected to the floor, a lower portion connectable to a suspension system, and a web extending between the upper and lower portions and transverse to the floor. The lower portion has a lower flange extending transverse to the web and connectable to the suspension system. The lower flange has a first portion extending from a first side of the web a first distance and a second portion extending from a second opposite side of the web a second distance larger than the first distance. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273204 | Trailer Side Rail - An improved side rail structure is used to form a portion of a flat bed trailer. The side rail structure is integrally formed as one piece. The side rail structure includes an outer side rail wall which is integrally formed as one piece with a rub rail. A flooring section may also be formed as one piece with the outer side rail wall. The one piece side rail structure may be formed of extruded metal. | 2009-11-05 |
20090273205 | Sidewall assembly having composite panels for trailers and vans - A sidewall assembly for a trailer or van having a plurality of composite panels interconnected along the length of the trailer. The composite panels have a polyurethane core sandwiched between inner and outer metal panels in bonded relationship. The composite panels are affixed to a respective hat-shaped inner side post between adjacent vertical ends of the composite panels. A plurality of vertically arranged rivets affixes the composite panel to inner post and to an outer sidepost. | 2009-11-05 |