45th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120278963 | PROTECTIVE HELMET - A protective helmet includes: a rigid shell including a generally domed-shaped section, a force attenuating liner within the dome-shaped section shell and operatively connected to the rigid shell; and a visor mount in operative connection with the force attenuating liner, the visor mount be adapted to have a visor mounted thereto. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278964 | Needle Stick Prevention Device - The invention (C-Hold Safety Device) is designed to overcome the risk (e.g., needle sticks) currently associated with obtaining blood samples or inserting IV needles using C-Hold and other similar vein or arterial needle penetration procedures. The invention thus overcomes the reason for the prohibition of otherwise safe and efficient procedures for medical needle insertions. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278965 | Seam Construction Method of Flexible Apparel - A flexible apparel with non-stitch seams and a fabrication method thereof is provided. The non-stitch seams between foamed rubber sheets are sealed by coating a liquid sealant solution containing a thermoplastic polyurethane and a plasticizer. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278966 | Posture support vest - A posture support vest, including a bodysuit having an elastic waistband for slimming the abdomen, elastic shoulder straps for helping to keep the shoulders and back straight, and a bottom strap to prevent the waistband from slipping upward. The bottom strap also allows the user to maintain proper vertical tension in the back of the garment. Also included is a method for correcting and maintaining good posture. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278967 | HOSPITAL SHIRT GARMENT - The present invention is a hospital shirt garment made of fabric, a base shirt that includes a front, two sides with a top portion and a bottom portion and a distal end, a first plurality of tie strings that include a first pair of tie strings disposed on the top side portion of the shirt and a second pair of tie strings disposed on the bottom side portion of shirt to fittingly secure the shirt to a user. The garment also includes one or more second tie strings to fittingly secure the shirt to the user, one or more cut lines that are sewn within the sides of shirt that establish a fitting boundary involving the first tie strings and the second tie strings as well as one or more short sleeves disposed on said shirt. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278968 | Absorbent heat-directing apparatus - The absorbent heat-directing apparatus is for use with a heat source, the heat-directing apparatus supplying heat energy by convection to an object to be heated. The absorbent heat-directing apparatus is for use with a heat source, such as a conventional hair dryer, where the scalp and hair of the patron has been treated with various rinses, dyes, coloring agents, shampoos, conditioners, treatments, chemicals, lotions, and the like. The absorbent heat-directing apparatus comprises a source cover, a head shield, and an absorbent material surrounding at least a portion of the head shield. The source cover has a source cover end portion that is affixed to the heat source. The head shield is adjustably retained onto a portion of the object to be heated by a head shield end portion. The combination of the source cover and the head shield protect portions of the object to be heated and conserving energy projected from the heat source. The absorbent material surrounds at least a portion of the head shield. The absorbent material is disposed about a common perimeter between the source cover and the head shield. The absorbent material prevents liquid in the head shield from dripping down an outer surface of the object to be heated. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278969 | COMFORT HEADGEAR WITH MOISTURE-DRAINING AND ABSORPTION MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a headgear that provides a moisture wicking mechanism. It includes a visor with multiple soft absorbing sections for rapid drainage and evaporation of the moisture; wicking regions on the crown; a sweatband that comfortably secures the headgear to the head, and may further facilitate absorption of moisture; a protective shield that protects the skin of the head from chafing due to embroidery or lapel pins, where such embroidery may be added after the manufacturing process; a sweat dome on the crown that absorbs the moisture from the top of the head; and a visor insert that stays firm and durable when subjected to repeated washing. These features may appear independently, or in any combination in any given embodiment of the headgear. This invention helps to keep the head dry and cool, increases the comfort of the wearer, and decreases perspiration, odor, especially for bald persons. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278970 | Hair Style Accommodating Ball Cap - A hair style accommodating ball cap has an enlarged aperture in the rear of the crown that allows for a ponytail, french braid, or other hair clip or hair accessory to protrude therethrough. The width of the aperture in the back of the crown is at least seventy percent of the overall width of the cap crown. Furthermore, the height of the aperture in the back of the crown is at least ninety percent of the overall height of the crown of the cap. The top of the aperture is further constrained to lie behind the peak of the crown. There are closure straps at the back of the cap that accommodate a variety of head sizes. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278971 | VISORED CLOTH HEADGEAR - An item of headgear comprised of a visor bill attached to a square piece of cloth along the diagonal of the cloth and slightly below the center of the cloth. The visor bill is encased in a pocket-shaped visor bill cover before it is stitched to the square piece of cloth. The present invention can be worn as a visor, or it can be opened up and wrapped over the top of the head to form the shape of a more traditional hat. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278972 | DETACHABLE SUPPORT AND FASHION ACCESSORY FOR CLOTHING - A clothing accessory includes a flexible support member having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion corresponding approximately to a midpoint between the first end and the second end. The clothing accessory includes only a single attachment member connected to the middle portion of the flexible support member. The attachment member has a first fastener portion arranged on an upper portion of the attachment member, the first fastener portion configured to fasten the attachment member to the midpoint between the first end and the second end, and a second fastener portion arranged on a lower portion of the attachment member opposite the upper portion, the fastener portion configured to removably fasten the attachment member to a clothing article. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278973 | PLACKET TRUSS AND GARMENT INCORPORATING THE SAME - A placket truss comprising an elongate member including opposed end portions, wherein each of the end portions includes at least one slot sized and adapted to engage the thread of a corresponding button. Each end portion may include a clip, wherein each clip includes at least one slot and the elongate member is adapted to confront the back side of the placket. The slot or slots may extend in the same direction as a length of the elongate member. Alternatively, the slot or slots may extend in a direction transverse to a length of the elongate member. Each clip is adapted to confront the front side of the placket whereby each of the clips is capable of grasping the placket. The elongate member may comprise a strip of resilient material and may be substantially flat. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278974 | Shoulder Strap Retainer For Garments - The present invention relates to a shoulder strap retainer for garments, and more particularly to an undergarment strap retention device for retaining a shoulder strap of an undergarment beneath a shoulder strap of an outer garment. Retention of a strap of an undergarment, such as a bra, beneath the shoulder strap of an outer garment is accomplished by a pair of members which are magnetically attracted to each other. One of the members, an anchor assembly, is secured to a strap of an undergarment. The strap of the outer garment is positioned above and adjacent to the undergarment with the inner strap hidden from view. A decorative base plate is placed against the outer surface of the outer garment to engage the magnetic field produced by magnets positioned within the anchor assembly so the magnetic field pulls against the base plate to sandwich the cloth of the outer garment. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278976 | Self-Closing Helmet Strap - A self-closing helmet strap is contemplated to automatically strap a helmet to a user's head. The self-closing strap may be in the form of a curved strap configuration with the straps configured to curve under the user's chin. The self-closing strap may be a spring strap configuration with a strap designed to self-close with the aid of a spring. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278977 | Helmet Retention System - The invention relates to a device and method of use for retaining protective head gear without the use of a chin strap. The inventive device and method utilizes connection means to a chest harness or other equipment worn over the torso. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278978 | LAMINATED FABRIC FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING USING THE SAME - There are provided a laminated fabric for protective clothing capable of achieving both higher heat shielding properties and comfort properties, and protective clothing using the same. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278979 | Flame Resistant Fabric Made From A Fiber Blend - Fire resistant garments are disclosed made from a fabric containing a fiber blend. The fiber blend contains meta-aramid fibers, fire resistant cellulose fibers, non-aromatic polyamide fibers, and optionally para-aramid fibers. The non-aromatic polyamide fibers are present in an amount sufficient to dramatically improve the abrasion resistance of the fabric without adversely interfering with the flame resistant properties. In addition to abrasion resistance, the particular blend of fibers has also been found to dramatically improve or increase various other properties. In one embodiment, the fabric is made with a herringbone weave which has been found to unexpectedly improve tear properties and porosity. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278980 | HEAD AND NECK PROTECTION APPARATUS - In certain variations, head and/or neck protection apparatus and methods are provided. A head and/or neck protection apparatus may include shoulder pads, a collar and/or a helmet. The shoulder pads may include a central opening for receiving a user's neck. A collar may extend from the periphery of the central opening or the collar may be positioned at or around the periphery of the central opening. The helmet may surround but remain spaced apart from a user's head. The helmet may be removably connected or fastened to the collar or shoulder pads. The helmet may be connected or fasted to the collar or shoulder pads such that the helmet cannot move relative to the shoulder pads and a force applied to the helmet is distributed to the collar and transferred to the shoulder pads, shoulders, chest and/or back of a user. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278981 | PROTECTIVE CUT-RESISTANT SPORTSWEAR MATERIAL - A protective weaved sportswear material comprises two strands of 400 denier ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarns having the same lengths and being twisted together over their length. The sportswear material comprises a sock, a shin guard sleeve, a forearm sleeve or a neck guard. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278982 | Toilet Sealing Mechanism - The present invention is a covering to contain sewer gases within an abandoned toilet. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278983 | TOILET BOWL TRAPPING DEVICE - A trapping device for trapping non-dispersing cloths in a toilet bowl is disclosed. The trapping device comprises a strap and a plurality of hooks. The trapping device may be installed in a trapway of the toilet bowl. The strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, wherein the first end includes a first tab extending perpendicular to the strap and the second end includes a second tab extending perpendicular to the strap, and the middle portion is rounded. The plurality of hooks extend from an inner wall of the strap. The strap is made of a strap material that is resilient to bend and springs back to its previous shape, such as a stainless steel or a high density polyethylene. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278984 | Method and Apparatus for Use with a Toilet - An apparatus for use with a toilet and a method of storing and cleaning a toilet utensil is provided. A toilet includes a toilet bowl, a tank storing a quantity of water, and a flushing device controlling a flow of the quantity of water from the tank to the toilet bowl. A toilet utensil holding structure is located within the tank, wherein the toilet utensil holding structure positioned to hold at least one toilet utensil. A tank cover is positioned over an opening in the tank. The tank cover has at least two cover portions independently movable to one another, wherein at least one of the two cover portions controls access to the at least one toilet utensil. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278985 | STANDALONE MODULAR BATHROOM - The invention relates to a standalone bathroom including a prefabricated enclosure intended for being placed on in the floor of a room of a dwelling, said enclosure being made up of the combination of at least two modules: at least one bathroom module containing bathroom fittings ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120278986 | TOILET BOWL DISCHARGE VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve for a toilet includes an inlet and a gate configured to prevent fluid flow through the inlet. The gate includes an at least partially spherical surface and is configured to pivot eccentrically relative to the spherical surface. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278987 | POOL SPRING COVER - Provided is a pool spring cover having an elongate tubular member with openings on first and second sides, respectively. The first and second sides span a longitudinal axis. An attachment member extends generally along the longitudinal axis from a first portion of the second side to a free end. A fastener comprised of a first fastener element and a second fastener element is provided. The first fastener element is associated with the attachment member at the free end and the second fastener element is associated with the tubular member at a second portion of the second side. The first and second fastener elements are adapted to fasten to each other such that the attachment member forms a loop. The first fastener element and the second fastener element may form a one-time use fastener. Also provided are related systems and methods. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278988 | BILATERALLY COLLAPSIBLE BATHING RECEPTACLE - A bilaterally collapsible bathing receptacle, comprising a contiguous expanse of a resilient material having a first concavely curved surface and an opposing convexly curved surface, and a hinge extending from a first end to an opposing second end of the expanse. The hinge generally bisects the expanse and defines opposing bilateral halves thereof. The expanse is configured to assume an open, bowl-like configuration in a relaxed state, and when inwardly compressed laterally, flexes along the hinge and places the respective first surfaces of the opposing bilateral halves into confrontation with one another. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278989 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION OF PREFABRICATED SHOWER BENCH AND ASSOCIATED SHOWER BENCH - A prefabricated shower bench for installation in a tiled shower includes an upper surface having a plurality of peripheral edges, and at least three sidewalls. Each sidewall has an upper edge and a lower edge. Each upper edge is connected along a corresponding peripheral edge of the upper surface. The lower edge of each sidewall terminates in a common plane. One sidewall includes a setback area along the entire lower edge which has a height greater than the height of a sidewall of a prefabricated shower module. The upper surface is horizontal or pitched downwards toward the shower module when the shower bench is installed adjacent to the sidewall of the shower module such that the sidewall of the shower module resides within the setback area, thereby preventing the weight of the shower bench from resting on the sidewall of the shower module. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278990 | ASSEMBLY TO PERFORM IMAGING ON RODENTS - An imaging device for imaging an anaesthetized animal such as a rodent (rats or mice or other), with the device having a split array coil providing at least two channels for use in a restraining assembly and animal bed for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) the animal in real-time in a non-destructive manner. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278991 | SUPPORT PILLOWS WITH LABELS - A multi-use pillow is constructed of a pillow body having a medial region and two arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body also has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well. A plurality of use-defining images are positioned on the pillow. Also, numeric indicia may also be placed on the pillow body adjacent to each of the use-defining images. In this way, a user is provided with a variety of visual prompts about how the pillow may be used. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278992 | PILLOW - An approach is provided for a pillow. The pillow comprises a lower pad and an upper pad. The lower pad has a first cavity and a pair of second cavity. The first cavity is mounted on a center of the lower pad, and the two second cavities are communicated with the first cavity. The upper pad is mounted on the lower pad and comprises a main hole and at least one air-flowed hole. The main hole is mounted on a center of the upper pad and is communicating with the first cavity of the lower pad. The at least one air-flowed hole is mounted adjacent to the main hole and vertically corresponded to the second cavities of the lower pad. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278993 | FOLDING HEADREST MASSAGE APPARATUS - A folding headrest apparatus for massage consisting of an upper plate with a cushion attached thereto for the purpose of placing a massage receiver's head face-down. A rotatable mounted mechanism attached to an upper plate and an upwardly extending base portion for the purpose of rotating said upper plate generally 180-degrees. A lower plate portion for inserting between a mattress and box spring of a typical bed that meets said upwardly extending base portion at a generally 90-degree angle. A removable spacer element(s) sandwiched between the cushion and upper plate for the purpose of adjusting height of the cushion relative to a lower plate. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278994 | LABELED SUPPORT PILLOW - A multi-use pillow is constructed of a pillow body having a medial region and two arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body also has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well. A plurality of use-defining images are positioned on the pillow body at locations indicative of where a particular use of the pillow may occur. Also, use-defining text may also be placed on the pillow body adjacent to or separate from each of the use-defining images. In this way, a user is provided with a variety of visual prompts about how the pillow may be used. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278995 | CRIB BUMPER SYSTEM - A crib bumper is provided for a crib that includes a plurality of spaced support elements and four corner posts. The bumper includes at least one panel that is configured to at least seat against the inner surfaces of the spaced support elements and a corner post attachment member that is coupled to the panel. The corner post attachment member defines a pocket that receives one corner post and permits the corner post attachment member to surround and be securely attached to the one corner post. The corner post attachment member has free edges that are attached to one another by means of a first fastener and includes a means for adjusting and changing at least one dimension of the corner post attachment member to provide a secure attachment of the corner post attachment member to the corner post. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278996 | WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A washing machine which improves performance of balancers, and a control method thereof. The washing machine includes a drum accommodating laundry and rotated by rotary force transmitted from a drive source, balancer housings mounted on the drum, each of the balancer housings including a disc-shaped channel formed therein, balancing modules movably disposed in the channels of the balancer housings, vibration sensors to sense unbalance applied to the drum during rotation of the drum, position sensors to sense the positions of the balancing modules, and a controller controlling movement of the balancing modules to positions to compensate for the unbalance sensed by the vibration sensors. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278997 | DYE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A HETEROCYCLIC OXIDATION BASE AND AN INDOLE COUPLER - The subject of the present invention is dye composition for keratin fibres, comprising, in suitable dyeing medium, a coupler of formula (I) or addition salts thereof with an acid a particular cationic or noncationic aminopyrazolopyridine derivative. The composition of the present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain a colouring with varied, intense and/or chromatic, aesthetic and relatively nonselective shades which are highly resistant to the various attacks to which the hair may be subjected. | 2012-11-08 |
20120278998 | Fix A Flop Sandal Patches - Discovery of an improved method in mending the overexposed hole when the plastic flip flop strap anchor has separated completely from the rubber sole. What is referenced to as a “patch,” is put on in a “buttoning” manner. The patch has an adhesive that has a protective cover. Before the patch is applied, the protective cover should be peeled completely to expose the adhesive. With the adhesive facing the bottom sole of the flip flop, button the patch on to the plastic anchor and secure the adhesive against the sole of the flip flop sandal. The mend is permanent, fun, colorful, creative, and | 2012-11-08 |
20120278999 | FOOTWEAR WITH PLURALITY OF INTERLOCKING MIDSOLE AND OUTSOLE ELEMENTS - A method of manufacturing an article of footwear includes providing an outsole and a midsole. The outsole and the midsole are secured together such that a bottom surface of a first midsole element overlaps and directly secures to an upper surface of a first outsole element to define a first element assembly, such that a bottom surface of a second midsole element overlaps and directly secures to an upper surface of a second outsole element to define a second element assembly, and such that an outsole groove and a midsole groove are substantially aligned and in communication with each other in the thickness direction of the outsole and the thickness direction of the midsole. Moreover, the method includes interlocking the first and second element assemblies with each other. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279000 | CONSTRUCTION METHOD OF STEEL COMPOSITION GIRDER BRIDGE - The present invention relates to a construction method of a steel composite girder bridge, in which a cast-in-place deck has non-composite cross sections when applying pre-stress, and after the pre-stress has been applied, the non-composite cross sections act as composite sections by filling each position of shearing connectors with non-shrinkage mortar. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279001 | AUTOMATIC CLEANING MACHINE DRIVEN BY HYDRAULIC POWER FROM BOTTOM OF SWIMMING POOL AND HYDRAULIC DRIVE JAW TYPE CLUTCH IMPELLER COMBINATION THEREOF - A swimming pool bottom hydraulic pushed automatic cleaner includes an underwater cleaner and a control power supply connected by a buoyancy cable. The underwater cleaner includes a housing cover, housing body, filter, double extension shaft motor assembly, hydraulic driven jaw-type clutch impeller combination, water inlet/outlet flow passage, wheel and bracket, an isolated hood and a cable with floaters. Along with the changing of the rotating direction of the motor, the impeller combination is engaged and disengaged under the action of hydraulic power to change the working state of the impeller, thereby changing water outlet of injection water flow and further changing the travel direction of the cleaner. The housing touches a wall to cause the cleaner to adjust the direction after touching the wall. Furthermore, two or more axial-flow pumps are arranged horizontally and parallelly, so that the cleaner has turning function and orderly complete coverage cleaning is realized. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279002 | MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN, SONIC TOOTHBRUSH SYSTEM - A sonic toothbrush system includes an electric motor, a brush shaft, and a drive assembly. The electric motor includes a drive shaft. When the electric motor is caused to operate, the drive shaft continuously rotates until the motor is caused to stop. The drive assembly is coupled between the drive shaft and the brush shaft. The drive assembly is configured to convert the rotation of the drive shaft into sonic oscillation of a toothbrush head supported on an end of the brush shaft. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279003 | Foam Configured to Suppress Dust on a Surface to be Worked - In one aspect of the invention, a system for removing aggregate from a natural or man-made surface includes a vehicle with a frame and a conveyor. The conveyor has an intake end and an output end. An excavation drum is connected to an underside of the frame and is enclosed within an excavation chamber, which is defined by a front plate, side plates, and a moldboard. The intake end of the conveyor that protrudes into the excavation chamber is configured to remove the aggregate from the excavation chamber, and a dust suppressant nozzle is configured to apply a foamed dust suppressant to the natural or man-made surface prior to being degraded by the excavation drum. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279004 | CAR WASH ROLLER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE CAR WASH ROLLER ASSEMBLY - A car wash roller assembly is provided. The assembly includes a metal frame member having a body portion and an extension portion. The body portion has a first aperture having a shaft disposed therethrough. The assembly further includes first and second plastic cover members holding the body portion therebetween. The first plastic cover member has a second aperture, and the second plastic cover member has a third aperture for receiving the shaft therethrough. The assembly further includes first and second plastic sleeves disposed over first and second portions of the shaft, and first and second plastic wheels rotatably coupled to the sleeves. The first plastic cover member restricts movement of the chain link in a first direction relative to the metal frame member. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279005 | CLEANING PAD AND CLEANING IMPLEMENT - The present invention relates to a cleaning implement comprises a handle; a head portion pivotally attached to the handle comprising an upper surface and a lower surface connected to the upper surface by side edges; and a cleaning pad removably attached to the head portion, the cleaning pad comprising an absorbent layer which extends over the lower surface of the head portion and a scrubbing strip which extends along a side edge of the head portion. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279006 | Thick and Thin Ice Scraper - An ice scraper adapted to mechanically remove materials such as ice, frost, and/or snow from automobile window glass surfaces or other window glass surfaces that has a longitudinally extending handle having a front end composing of two separate ice scraping devices. The traditional shaped ice scraper is designed to remove thick ice and snow by applying force from the handle in a general parallel direction to the length of the handle against the surface to be scraped. The opposite or opposing side of the front end contains a beveled circular shaped ice scraper designed to remove frost/thin ice using a clockwise or counter clockwise motion against the surface to be scraped. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279007 | TOOTHBRUSH COVER AND RELATED DISPENSER - A cover for a dental appliance, such as a toothbrush, includes an exterior sleeve or sheath and an expansible foraminous interior cup. The head of a toothbrush is removably nested within the interior cup. The exterior sheath is formed from a pliable material which may be twisted around the head of a toothbrush to isolate it from the ambient. A disinfectant is disposed within the interior cup either by impregnation thereof or by an additional layer and which is in contact with the bristles of the toothbrush head. The disinfectant is water soluble and is activated by contact with water and/ or saliva and absorbs the same when in contact therewith to minimize and/or reduce the redeposition of germs and bacteria when the brush is next used. A dispenser may be utilized therewith which removably stows both a toothbrush and a plurality of the covers. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279008 | ADAPTER FOR CONNECTING A CONNECTING ELEMENT AT THE END OF A WIPER ARM TO A WIPER BLADE IN PARTICULAR OF FLAT BEAM CONSTRUCTION - The invention is based on an adapter ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279009 | Plug Connection Between a Wiper Blade and a Wiper Arm - A plug connection between a wiper blade and a wiper arm of a wiper mechanism for a windscreen of a vehicle is provided. A bolt standing laterally away from the wiper arm can be introduced into a socket. The bolt includes a recess extending in the direction of the middle axis of the bolt. When the socket is pushed onto the bolt, a raised element extending in radial direction and arranged on an inner wall of the socket can be guided along the recess. The recess includes an extension region, into which the raised element can be brought by twisting the bolt and the socket relative to each other. A stop limiting the twisting is formed in the extension region between the bolt and the socket. A locking position of the socket is thus precisely defined. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279010 | HANDHELD FLOOR TREATMENT DEVICE - The invention relates to a handheld floor treatment device, comprising a floor part ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279011 | AIR FLOW PATH TO COOL A VACUUM CLEANER BELT - A vacuum cleaner with a cooled drive belt is described. The vacuum has a handle, body, base housing, cooling fan, motor, drive belt and a drive belt housing. A fan draws ambient air over a drive belt within the belt housing. The belt housing can have a main belt housing and a belt housing cover. The belt housing can contain an air intake and air exhaust connected by an air duct. Belt housing can have a filter in order to clean intake air. The result is a vacuum with significantly greater longevity—reducing costs and increasing reliability of the vacuum for the user. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279012 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A CLEANING APPLIANCE - A handle assembly for a cleaning appliance such as a vacuum cleaner includes a flexible hose having a first end that is connectable to a main body of the cleaning appliance and a second end, a handle portion for maneuvering the handle assembly during use and a tubular wand. The second end of the flexible hose is connected to the handle portion, and the tubular wand is slidably mounted in the handle portion so as to be movable between a first position in which the tubular wand extends beyond the handle portion inside the flexible hose and a second position in which the tubular wand extends beyond the handle portion away from the flexible hose. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279013 | HYDRAULIC DIRECTIONAL SOLENOID VALVE AND DOOR CLOSER HAVING A HYDRAULIC DIRECTIONAL SOLENOID VALVE - A hydraulic solenoid control valve, including a valve housing, a valve chamber, having a first valve seat bore as a connection to a first line, a second valve seat bore as a connection to a second line, and a free aperture to a third line, a solenoid, and a valve spindle movable by the solenoid and partially arranged in the valve chamber. The valve spindle includes, a first sealing surface facing the first valve seat bore and a second sealing surface facing the second valve seat bore. The first and the second valve seat bores can be closed. The valve spindle protrudes from the valve chamber through the second valve seat bore toward the solenoid. When the second valve seat bore is closed, the valve spindle is pulled into the second valve seat bore by a differential-area-ratio through the pressure in the second line. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279014 | ALIGNING MULTIPLE PIVOT PIN SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A multi-pivot pin system has a hinge assembly having a plurality of housings formed within the hinge assembly. A channel is formed through each housing wherein an outer diameter center-line of the hinge assembly is off-set from a center-line of an inner diameter of the channel. A rotating device is positioned in each channel. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279015 | DAMPED HINGE AND CONTROL DEVICE THEREOF - A damped spring hinge is disclosed, which includes a shaft seat, a shaft, a sleeve, a sliding member, an elastic unit, a non-return valve, a throttle valve. The shaft seat has a seat body, wherein a shaft hole and a receiving hole are formed in the seat body. The shaft can be rotatably disposed in the shaft hole. The sleeve is received in the receiving hole. The sliding member can be slidably disposed in the sleeve. An oil reservoir is formed by the sliding member and the sleeve. The elastic unit is disposed in between the sleeve and the sliding member. The non-return valve is disposed in the oil reservoir, and the throttle valve is disposed on the seat body. Thereby, a self-closing action for the door can be generated, along with the damping effect by the hydraulic oil. A control device of the damped spring hinge is also disclosed. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279016 | Two-Axis Hinge and Mobile Device - A two-axis hinge unit is provided with a first rotating shaft that rotates so as to open in the vertical direction from a folded state with a first casing and a second casing overlapping and a second rotating shaft that rotates so as to open in the horizontal direction from a folded state with the first casing and the second casing overlapping, and is provided with a restriction member positioned between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft that, when one of the rotating shafts is in a predetermined rotational position, is pressed by this one rotating shaft and engages with the other rotating shaft, thereby restricting rotation of that other rotating shaft. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279017 | METHOD FOR THE CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF LAID STAPLE FIBRE FABRICS FROM FINITELY LONG REINFORCING FIBRES WITH ALIGNED FIBRE ORIENTATION - The present invention relates to a method for the continuous production of laid staple fibre fabrics with aligned fibre orientation, in which method the laid fabrics are produced by continuous plaiting down of carded fibre web at defined laying angles onto a synchronized transport belt ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279018 | Retained Tension Metal Locking Tie and Pneumatic Hand Tool - The present invention is directed to a metal locking tie and a metal locking tie tool. The metal locking tie has a tie body, a tie head secured to the tie body, and a roller means disposed in the tie head. The tie head has a bottom, a ceiling, opposing sides, a strap entrance end and a strap exit end that define a strap receiving passageway therethrough. The tie head also includes an angled tool bearing surface at the strap exit end. The metal locking tie tool includes a cutter cap with a cutter and a ball setter. Once the metal locking tie tool has tensioned the metal locking tie, the cutter moves linearly with respect to the cutter cap to set the roller means in the tie head and to provide a flush cut off of the excess tie body from the metal locking tie. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279019 | DEFORMABLE PAPER CLIP - This invention relates to a paper clip for releasably securing paper together having folded sheet metal defining a base and two spaced arms connected together by a first spring system and a cam member comprising sheet metal and having a deformable cam surface defining a second spring system operably connected to the two spaced arms for rotational movement between: an open position for insertion of the sheets between the base and deformable cam surface; and a closed position where rotation of the cam member rotates the deformable surface to releasably secure the sheets together between the deformable cam surface and base. The invention also relates to a paper clip having three spring systems and a method of releasably securing paper together. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279020 | DEVICE FOR FASTENING AND CLAMPING STRAPS - The invention relates to a device for fastening and clamping straps. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279021 | Cord lock guide for blinds - A cord lock guide for a blind operated by a blind cord, wherein the cord hangs in a loop from a blind head rail, and having a main body portion, formed of front and back panels, and junction portions extending between the front and the back panels, a cord passage defined between the front and back panels, a movable guide body between the front and back panels, a generally semi-arcuate cord guide surface defined by the guide body around which the cord may run, a guide body support extending from the guide body, a hollow sleeve secured between the front and back panels; and receiving the guide body support therein, a resilient member between the guide body and the sleeve, the guide body being movable towards the sleeve against the resilient member and, a cord abutment located between the front and back panels, and oriented so as to obstruct the cord from passing around the guide body, when the guide body is in a first position, and the abutment being out of obstructive engagement when the guide body is moved against the resilient member. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279022 | Cord Fastener - A string stopper temporarily fixing a string with enhanced firmness while having improved handleability is provided. A string stopper includes a body accommodating plural string ends, the body including a substantially cylindrical socket and a plug insertable in the socket, the socket including a string opening, a plug opening, an accommodating portion accommodating a predetermined length of the string ends, and plural securing portions securing the string ends in the accommodating portion, the plug including a base closing the plug opening, a leg integrally extending from the base and insertable in the accommodating portion, and a temporarily fixing portion temporarily fixing the string ends and including first projection and second projection laterally projecting from the leg. The first projection includes two or more first projections arranged along the extending direction of the leg. The second projection faces a space between the first projections. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279023 | Plastic Fastening Device Comprising a Recycled Thermoplastic Resin - A plastic fastening device that includes a recycled material. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the fastening device includes a blend of two or more thermoplastic resins, at least one of which is a recycled material. The blend may include, for example, a fresh thermoplastic resin and a recycled thermoplastic resin. The fresh thermoplastic resin may include, for example, one or more of a polyethylene (PE), a polyamide (PA), or a polycarbonate (PC). The recycled thermoplastic resin may include, for example, a recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET). In a preferred embodiment, the blend of two or more thermoplastic resins includes a blend of (i) rPET and (ii) one of a low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a LDPE/LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene) blend and LLDPE, (iii) wherein the rPET constitutes about | 2012-11-08 |
20120279024 | HOOK ASSEMBLY WITH VARIABLE ANGULAR HOOK ORIENTATION - A hook assembly made up of a hook subassembly with a hook having a first axis, a support subassembly, and an indexing mechanism. The indexing mechanism: a) releasably biasably maintains the hook and support subassemblies in a first operative relationship wherein the hook has a first angular orientation around the first axis; and b) permits the hook and support subassemblies to be changed from the first operative relationship to be releasably maintained in a second operative relationship, wherein the hook has a second angular orientation around the first axis | 2012-11-08 |
20120279025 | Woven Slide Fastener - A woven slide fastener which is knitted using a double-bed-type warp knitting machine, in which a stable woven mode of a ground structure is maintained and a fastener element row is strongly attached to a warp knitting fastener tape stably in size. A fixing chain knitting yarn of the fastener element row in the fastener element attaching portion and knitting yarns configuring a ground structure are knitted with independent single structures, respectively. Needle loops which are connected to each other in a longitudinal direction of the fixing chain knitting yarn presses each of element legs of the continuous fastener element row toward the ground structure, sinker loops which are connected to each other in the longitudinal direction of the fixing chain knitting yarn go under a sinker loop of a second warp knitting yarn which configures the ground structure and cross each other. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279026 | ORNAMENT LOCK WITH WIDE OPENING ORNAMENT CLASP - An ornament lock with a clasp for holding pendants or other jewelry is provided. A finger grasp is positioned on an arm of the clasp for opening the clasp arms. A biasing member positioned inside the ornament lock biases closed the clasp. The clasp may be opened to a wide open position to accommodate a thicker pendant or pendant ring and to make it easier and more convenient for the wearer to insert the jewelry into the clasp. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279027 | SNAP-HOOK - A hook forms a portion of an eye loop. A lever is pivotally movable relative to the hook. The lever forming a remaining portion of the eye loop. A thumb tab engages the lever and is positioned in an angled slot defined in a guide plate. The thumb tab is slidable in the angled slot, forming a release mechanism, such that the sliding movement of the thumb tab in the angled slot urges the lever to pivot relative to the hook to open said eye loop. The lever further includes an opening for receiving a protruding portion of the thumb tab, such that the lever can rotate to open the eye loop, essentially without sliding the thumb tab down in the slot of the hook. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279028 | REMOTELY-ACTUATED SEAT BELT BUCKLE - A buckle assembly for a vehicle comprises a seat belt tongue and a seat belt buckle with a blocking mechanism and a manual release button. The blocking mechanism is configured to latch the tongue in the buckle. The buckle assembly further comprises a remote buckle release mechanism, including a buckle release cable and a module operably connected to the cable. The module is configured to pull the cable to release the blocking mechanism to thereby release the seat belt tongue from the buckle. The buckle assembly is also configured to be actuated by an occupant via the manual release button on the buckle. The remote buckle release mechanism does not interfere with operation of the manual release button. The remote buckle release mechanism may also be configured to automatically release the buckles a predetermined time after an airbag deployment. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279029 | METHOD FOR PREPARING POLYPROPYLENE (PP) FILMS HAVING IMPROVED ULTRAVIOLET (UV) RADIATION STABILITY AND SERVICE LIFE - Method for preparing stretched polypropylene films from a polypropylene resin that includes a low molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer, and a high molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer, and optionally a first antioxidant, and a second antioxidant. Also provided are methods for the preparation of woven jumbo polypropylene bags from the stretched polypropylene film. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279030 | SECURED STRAND END DEVICES - A woven, self-expanding stent device has one or more strands and is configured for insertion into an anatomical structure. The device includes a coupling structure secured to two different strand end portions that are substantially aligned with each other. The two different strand end portions include nickel and titanium. The coupling structure is not a strand of the device. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279031 | PRODUCTION LINE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE ALLOY FURNACE PIPES AND PIPEROWS USED IN PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY - A production line for manufacturing high temperature alloy furnace pipes and piperows characterized in that it comprises of a casting department production line, a machining department production line and a welding department production line. In the casting production line, a pipeline section is casted via the process of centrifugal casting. In the machining process, the tectorium of internal bore of the pipeline section is removed via the process of boring hole and a groove is machined via a digitally controlled pipe machine. In the welding process, the pipeline sections are welded into a long pipe via the process of argon-arc welding, and flanges and pipe fittings are welded to make a furnace pipes, and further, long furnace pipes are welded into piperows. Finally, quality products of furnace pipes and piperows are ensured through a series of testing equipments and testing procedures. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279032 | Tool for Attaching/Removing a Mower Blade Cutting Insert - An impact tool for removal and attachment of a mower blade cutting edge insert of the type demountably attached with a press fit wedging connection in a recessed end surface of the mower blade, the tool body having a U-shaped slot permitting the slot to receive and straddle adjacent edges of the mower blade and the insert when the latter is in the recessed end surface portion, sliding movement of the tool along the edges causes a contacting abutment in the bottom of the U-shaped slot to engage one or the other ends of the edge insert to drive the insert into or detach it from an operative press fit attachment. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279033 | Method for Modernizing the Synthesis Loop of an Ammonia Plant - A method for modernizing an ammonia synthesis loop ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279034 | CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN AND MAINTENANCE METHOD - A method of maintenance of a chromatography column is described which does not require the use of a hoist or crane for disassembly. The method provides improved operator safety by reducing the need for the operator to work below a suspended or supported load within the column. The provision of guide elements which can be reversibly attached to the column facilitates removal or insertion of column components. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279035 | Optical rotary joints, methods of mounting same in a properly-aligned manner, and optical reflector assemblies for use therein - The present invention relates generally to optical rotary joints ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279036 | APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING ENGINE CRANKCASE PORTIONS AND METHOD FOR SAME - An apparatus includes a plate configured for connection to a first engine crankcase portion, such as the lower crankcase. A cam mechanism is secured to the plate and has a portion spaced from the plate to define a gap between the portion of the cam mechanism and the plate. Studs are configured for connection to the second engine crankcase portion and configured to span the gap when connected to the second engine crankcase portion so that the cam mechanism rests on the studs when the plate is connected to the first engine crankcase portion. The cam mechanism is configured to lift the plate when force is applied to the cam mechanism. A method of separating crankcase portions is carried out using the apparatus. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279037 | SYSTEM OF RECLOSABLE STORAGE BAG REFILLS FOR A DISPENSING CONTAINER - A process for providing a recloseable storage bag to a consumer. The process the process includes steps of: (a) providing a plurality of recloseable storage bags; and (b) directing consumers to load the plurality of recloseable storage bags into an in-home dispenser. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279038 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SYNCHRONIZER AND JIG FOR ASSEMBLING SYNCHRONIZER - A method for assembling a synchronizer by using a jig, the synchronizer including a synchronizer hub, at least one of recesses formed radially at an external circumference of the synchronizer hub, a synchronizer key disposed in the recess, a synchronizer sleeve enclosing the exterior circumference of the synchronizer hub and axially movably engaged to the synchronizer hub, and a spring disposed between the synchronizer hub and the synchronizer key, may include locating the synchronizer key and the spring in the recess of the synchronizer hub, engaging the jig to the synchronizer hub by inserting a rear portion of the jig in the recess axially, engaging the synchronizer sleeve to the synchronizer hub, and removing the jig from the synchronizer hub. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279039 | Razor Handle - A razor handle includes an at least partially hollow elongated structure and an at least partially hollow sleeve. The elongated structure has an interior surface and an exterior surface, a first opening at a proximate end, and a second opening along a length of the elongated structure. The sleeve has an interior surface and an exterior surface with a protrusion. The protrusion is adapted to extend through the second opening to the exterior surface of the elongated structure forming a gripping member. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279040 | METHOD OF FORMING A HEAT DISSIPATING STRUCTURE - A forming method for a heat dissipating structure is provided. According to the method, an extrudate is formed by extrution molding, wherein the extrudate includes protruding bending portions extending in parallel. Fins are extruded monolithically on the bending portions. One or more cut channels are formed by cutting the fins and the extrudate with a cutting tool. The cutting tool cuts the fins for forming a notch on each fin at first, and then cuts the bending portions for forming a cut-through slot on each bending portion, wherein each cut-through slot is formed for cooling air flowing through two side of the extrudate. By cutting the bending portions and the fins by the cutting tool at the same time, a large number of cut-through slots are formed in despite of the existence of the fins, and the performance of heat dissipation is enhanced. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279041 | SIDE STEP BAR MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR TRUCKS - The present invention provides a side step bar mounting system comprising at least two mounting assemblies wherein each of the assemblies includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and an isolator assembly comprising a first bushing, a second bushing, a sleeve, at least one isolator washer and a fastener; the first bracket includes a vehicle mounting feature for attaching the first bracket to a vehicle structural member and a fastener feature for attaching to the fastener; the second bracket includes an entry assist member feature for attaching the second bracket to an entry assist member; each of the second bracket, the first bushing and the second bushing includes a sleeve feature for accepting the sleeve; the sleeve includes a channel for allowing the fastener to go through the channel. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279042 | Pitching Screen - A pitching screen which provides a first pitching lane and a second pitching lane in a single pitching screen configuration to allow both left-handed pitchers and right-handed pitchers to pitch without repositioning the pitching screen. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279043 | CLINCHING METHOD AND TOOL FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - A replaceable deformable insert is disposed in a clinching die cavity having an annular recess adjacent the insert. A first layer is established on a second layer and secured between a retractable punch and the clinching die. The punch is pressed into the first layer to form a depression in the first and second layers. The first and second layers are compressed together between the punch and the clinching die, creating hydrostatic pressure in the first and second layers and the insert. A portion of the insert is extruded to fill the annular recess with insert extrudate, while a portion of the second layer is simultaneously radially extruded into an annular space previously occupied by the insert. A portion of the first layer is simultaneously radially extruded into an annular volume previously occupied by the second layer, thereby forming an interlocking assembly of the first and second layers and insert. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279044 | ARM APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, including a forearm extension having at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first end cap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second end cap is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also includes an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram | 2012-11-08 |
20120279045 | Compound Tool With Screwdriver Attachment - A punch down tool, a receiver for a punch down tool, and a work end adapter for a punch down tool, for terminating electrical conductors and turning fasteners, are disclosed. The work end adapter is adapted to receive standard tool bits and standard finned shaft tips. The punch down tool is adapted to receive standard blades and to receive the work end adapter. When installed in the punch down tool, the work end adapter rotates only with the punch down tool, and will not rotate independently of the punch down tool. The punch down tool has an impact mechanism and a lock-out button to prevent the tool's impact mechanism from operating. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279046 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING EXHAUST GAS DUCTING DEVICE - A method for manufacturing exhaust gas ducting devices provides each device with an outer housing having an insert clamped therein, wherein the insert comprises a substrate traversed by exhaust gas, and an elastic compensating element surrounding the substrate. The method includes spreading each individual compensating element on a base and deforming the compensating element substantially vertical to the base by exerting a pressure such that the entire compensating element is subjected to a full-surface load. Then a setpoint deformation of the compensating element is determined, which is necessary to achieve a specified setpoint pressure., The method further includes determining at least one parameter of the substrate individually, placing the compensating element around the substrate, and mounting the insert thus obtained in an outer housing having inside dimensions that correspond to outside dimensions of the insert with the determined setpoint deformation. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279047 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A COOLED ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - A method of fabricating a liquid-cooled electronic system is provided which includes an electronic assembly having an electronics card and a socket with a latch at one end. The latch facilitates securing of the card within the socket. The method includes providing a liquid-cooled cold rail at the one end of the socket, and a thermal spreader to couple the electronics card to the cold rail. The thermal spreader includes first and second thermal transfer plates coupled to first and second surfaces on opposite sides of the card, and thermally conductive extensions extending from end edges of the plates, which couple the respective transfer plates to the liquid-cooled cold rail. The extensions are disposed to the sides of the latch, and the card is securable within or removable from the socket using the latch without removing the cold rail or the thermal spreader. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279048 | ROBUST CONSUMER ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method includes providing a molded elastomeric mat having an input protrusion, an output device receiving surface including an output device contact, and a battery receiving indentation including a power supply contact. The method further includes insert molding an output conductive path into the elastomeric mat, the output conductive path electrically coupling a circuit carrier output contact to an output device contact, and insert molding a power supply conductive path into the elastomeric mat, the power supply conductive path electrically coupling a circuit carrier power contact to the power supply contact. The method includes interfacing the elastomeric mat with a circuit carrier, aligning the input protrusion with a circuit carrier input contact, interfacing a display device with the output device receiving surface, electrically connecting the display device with the output device contact, and positioning the elastomeric mat into a housing. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279049 | Dual Power Pin Connector Assembly For A MIG Welding Machine - A dual power pin connector assembly for connecting both a MIG welding gun and a spoolgun to a welding machine. The dual power pin connector is comprised of a busbar portion that electrically and mechanically couples the positive output terminal of the welding machine power supply to a wire drive for the MIG welding gun. The connector is further comprised of an integral quick release assembly/clamping portion that electrically and mechanically connects the positive power supply terminal to a power supply cable for the spoolgun. The clamping portion receives and retains a power pin coupled to one end of the spoolgun power cable in a receptacle that is manually tightened and loosened. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279050 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED WIRING BOARD - Quickly making changes to etching conditions suppresses the production yield of printed wiring boards from being deteriorated. Disclosed is a method comprising: an etching step that comprises: preparing a conductor-clad base material continuous in a certain direction, the conductor-clad base material ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279051 | Method of Forming a Plasmon Antenna with Magnetic Core for Thermally Assisted Magnetic Recording - A method of forming a TAMR (Thermal Assisted Magnetic Recording) write head that uses the energy of optical-laser generated edge plasmons in a plasmon antenna to locally heat a magnetic recording medium and reduce its coercivity and magnetic anisotropy. The method incorporates forming a magnetic core within the plasmon antenna, so the antenna effectively becomes an extension of the magnetic pole and produces a magnetic field whose maximum gradient overlaps the region being heated by the edge plasmons generated in the conducting layer of the antenna surrounding the antenna's magnetic core. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279052 | METHOD FOR MAKING TOUCH PANEL - A method for making a touch panel is provided. The method includes providing at least one array of carbon nanotubes, a first substrate, and a second substrate. The at least one array of carbon nanotubes is pressed by using a pressing device to form a carbon nanotube structure. A first electrode plate is formed on the first substrate and a second electrode plate on the second substrate. Two first-electrodes are located on opposite sides of the first electrode plate and two second-electrodes on opposite sides of the second electrode plate. The first electrode plate is spaced a distance from the second electrode plate such that the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer face each other. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279053 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY - A current collector electrically connected to a first electrode plate or a second electrode plate includes a tubular current collection section. An external terminal electrically connected to the current collector includes a tubular terminal section into which the current collection section is inserted. The current collection section has, before being inserted into the terminal section, a greater outer diameter than the inner diameter of the terminal section. In the insertion process, the diameter of the current collection section is reduced or the diameter of the terminal section is expanded so that the outer diameter of the current collection section is equal to or smaller than the inner diameter of the terminal section, and then the current collection section is inserted into the terminal section. After that, the outer peripheral surface of the current collection section and the inner peripheral surface of the terminal section are made to be in close contact with each other by the restoring force of the current collection section having the reduced diameter or of the terminal section having the expanded diameter, and as a result, the current collection section is fixed to the terminal section. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279054 | Method of Configuring Cathodes of an Aluminum Reduction Cell - The present invention discloses a method of configuring energy saving high and low cathodes of an aluminum reduction cell, said method comprising disposing cathode carbon blocks and cathode steel rods at the bottom of the aluminum reduction cell, the cathode carbon blocks being formed by staggering high cathode blocks and low cathode blocks with different thicknesses. Both sides of the portion of each of the high cathode blocks higher than each of the low cathode blocks must be machined into bevels or arc angles, so as to achieve a good choking effect. The present invention can better improve the stability of molten aluminum-electrolyte interface within the aluminum reduction cell, decrease the polar distance effectively during normal production, and achieve a lower operating voltage of the reduction cell, thereby saving energy and reducing energy consumption. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279055 | NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery has a working electrode 1 having a positive electrode active material, a counter electrode 2, and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing lithium. The positive electrode active material includes a lithium pre-doped transition metal oxide prepared by pre-doping lithium into a sodium-containing transition metal oxide having an initial charge-discharge efficiency of higher than 100% as determined by charging and discharging using a lithium metal negative electrode as a counter electrode, and the sodium-containing transition metal oxide is represented by the compositional formula Na | 2012-11-08 |
20120279056 | HEAT SEALING SEPARATORS FOR NICKEL ZINC CELLS - Embodiments are described in terms of selective methods of sealing separators and jellyroll electrode assemblies and cells made using such methods. More particularly, methods of selectively heat sealing separators to encapsulate one of two electrodes for nickel-zinc rechargeable cells having jellyroll assemblies are described. Selective heat sealing may be applied to both ends of a jellyroll electrode assembly in order to selectively seal one of two electrodes on each end of the jellyroll. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279057 | TOOL FOR TERMINATING CABLE CONNECTORS - A hand-held tool for terminating connectors onto a coaxial cable has an elongated body and an end stop and plunger on the body, the plunger being controlled by a lever arm which will axially advance the plunger toward and away from the end stop to radially compress a portion of the connector into firm crimping engagement with the end of the coaxial cable. To accommodate different lengths of connectors, a plunger permits mounting of different length adapter tips to vary the axial spacing between the adapter tips and the end stop according to the length of connector being terminated. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279058 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURE POWER DISTRIBUTION - A particular method includes exposing a plurality of fibers of a composite skin of an aircraft component by providing an opening in a layer of a first resin overlaying the plurality of fibers at an interior surface of the composite skin. The method also includes bonding a conductive patch in electrical contact with the plurality of fibers of the composite skin at the opening using a second resin. The method further includes preparing the aircraft component to receive a connector in electrical contact with the conductive patch. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279059 | MICROELECTRONIC PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSION-BASED MID-LEVEL INTERCONNECT - A microelectronic package includes first substrate ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279060 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR NON-PLANAR CHIP ASSEMBLY - Methods and apparatuses for assembly of a non-planar device based on curved chips are described. Slots may be created as longitudinal openings in the chips to reduce bending stresses to increase allowable degrees of deformation of the chips. The chips may be deformed to a desired deformation within the allowable degrees of deformation via the slots. Holding constraints may be provided on at least a portion of the chips to allow the chips to remain curved according the desired deformation. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279061 | CLUSTERED STACKED VIAS FOR RELIABLE ELECTRONIC SUBSTRATES - A method of fabricating a substrate via structure in a substrate/chip assembly includes steps of: disposing a center via stack for electrical interconnects in the substrate/chip assembly; and providing a plurality of stacked vias surrounding the center via stack. The plurality of stacked vias encircle the center via stack, resulting in no isolated via stacks on the structure. The plurality of stacked vias have both functional and non-functional vias. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279062 | ELECTRODE-CHANGING DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED SAFETY - Device for removing an electrode from an electrode holder and/or fitting an electrode into an electrode holder, said electrode holder forming part of a welding device, said device comprising a spent electrode receptacle provided with an orifice and an assembly mounted on said orifice, said assembly comprising a through passage with a longitudinal axis connecting a housing to hold one end of the electrode holder forming a mandrel, and the receptacle, said longitudinal axis being designed to be approximately vertical, means of tightening or loosening an electrode holder mandrel, means of fixing the electrode to said device and means of enabling or disabling dropping of the spent electrode into the receptacle. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279063 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION LEAD WITH STIFFENERS HAVING VARYING STIFFNESS ZONES - In one embodiment, a neurostimulation lead comprises an elongated body of insulative material, comprising a first end portion and a second end portion; a plurality of terminals longitudinally positioned along the first end portion; a plurality of electrodes longitudinally positioned along the second end portion; a plurality of conductors electrically coupling the plurality of electrodes to the plurality of terminals; a flexible metal longitudinal stiffener positioned within the elongated body wherein the stiffener has a plurality of longitudinal zones and each zone has a different column strength, the column strength of one or more zones of the plurality of longitudinal zones being defined by cuts or gaps in the stiffener, the stiffener causing the neurostimulation lead to exhibit a greatest amount of column strength adjacent to one end portion of the elongated body and to transition to a lower column strength toward a medial portion of the elongated body. | 2012-11-08 |