47th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080282540 | METHOD FOR MAKING ADVANCED SMART CARDS WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS USING ISOTROPIC THERMOSET ADHESIVE MATERIALS WITH HIGH QUALITY EXTERIOR SURFACES - Advanced Smart Cards and similar form factors (e.g. documents, tags) having high quality external surfaces of Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polycarbonate (PC), synthetic paper or other suitable material can be made with highly sophisticated electronic components (e.g. Integrated Circuit chips, batteries, microprocessors, Light Emitting Diodes, Liquid Crystal Displays, polymer dome switches, and antennae), integrated in the bottom layer of the card structure, through use of injection molded thermosetting or thermoplastic material that becomes the core layer of said Advanced Smart Cards. A lamination finishing process can provide a high quality lower surface, and the encapsulation of the electronic components in the thermosetting or thermoplastic material provides protection from the lamination heat and pressure. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282541 | COMPRESSOR STATOR VANE - A vane unit system having a plurality of vane units having at least one airfoil projecting from a base is modified by placing a hole in the base and receiving a pin which extends between adjacent bases of vane units. A series of modified bases form a rigid ring of vanes that are less susceptible to vane motion caused by pressure fluctuations within the compressor of a gas turbine. A blade assembly tool having a shape to fit within the slit in a casing that receives the vane units allows for the installation of vane units with interlocking pins without the necessity of having to remove the rotor from the casing. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282542 | FLEXIBLE HEAT SINK - A method of making a flexible heat sink is provided. The method includes the steps of (i) providing a first polymer composition having a multiplicity of thermally conductive particles; (ii) providing a second polymer composition having a multiplicity of non-spherical thermally conductive particles; (iii) forming a heat sink base from the first and/or second polymer; and (iv) forming a multiplicity of elongated protrusions contiguous with the heat sink base from the second polymer and optionally also from the first polymer | 2008-11-20 |
20080282543 | HEAT SINK DESIGN USING CLAD METAL - According to some embodiments, an outer metal is cladded to a core metal to create a cladded heat sink fin, the cladded heat sink fin is inserted in a groove of a heat sink base, and the outer metal is heated to a reflow temperature of the outer metal. Embodiments may alternatively include a heat sink base, an upper metal cladded to an upper surface of the heat sink base, the upper metal defining at least one groove, and a heat sink fin disposed in the groove and secured to the upper metal. Further to the foregoing, embodiments may include a lower metal cladded to a lower surface of the heat sink base, and a pedestal secured to the lower cladding. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282544 | Powder metal internal gear rolling process - A method for forming an internal gear is provided comprising providing a powder metal preform workpiece, supporting the workpiece about its periphery, and roll forming said workpiece to produce a set of densified gear teeth of a predefined dimension. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282545 | METHOD FOR ADDING A BLAST RESISTANT CARGO HOLD LINER - The invention is an explosive resistant liner, located inside an enclosed space, and made from a blast resistant material. The liner is preferably constructed inside the enclosed space, consisting of lay-up, curing and assembly steps utilizing a collapsible tool. The invention is particularly applicable to blast protection for aircraft cargo holds. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282546 | COMPACT UTILITY KNIFE - A compact utility knife includes a blade holder slidably connected to a handle. A trapezoidal utility blade detachably mounts to the blade holder via a blade lock mechanism. A slide lock mechanism selectively retains the blade holder in its extended or retracted position relative to the handle. When the blade holder is extended, the blade holder and a majority of the blade extend forwardly of a forwardmost point of the handle. Extending the blade holder significantly increases an overall length of the knife such that the knife is comfortable to use when in the extended position and longitudinally compact when in the retracted position. The knife includes a blade lock mechanism. An aperture in the front of the handle creates a gap between the blade and the handle to discourage debris on the blade from transferring to the handle when the blade is retracted. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282547 | Knife with a Retracting Blade, Usable in Particular in a Hostile Environment - A knife includes a sheath ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282548 | MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL - In one form, a tool may include a handle, a head having a planar lower surface and at least one side face inclined at an acute included angle relative to the lower surface, and a mount interconnecting the handle and head. The mount may have at least one connection feature permitting pivoted movement of the handle relative to the head to permit changes in the angle of the handle relative to the head. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282549 | GARDENING SHEAR - A gardening shear includes two handles, a stationary cutting blade mounted on one handle and having a first sliding groove and a first retaining block, a movable cutting blade having a second sliding groove for insertion of the first retaining block of the stationary cutting blade and a second retaining block inserted into the first sliding groove of the stationary cutting blade such that the movable cutting blade is movable relative to the stationary cutting blade along longitudinal axes of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove, a chain having two ends respectively fixed to the movable cutting blade, and a driving bar having a bottom mounted on the other handle and a top pivotally mounted on the stationary cutting blade and provided with a teeth portion engaged with the chain for driving the movable cutting blade to move relative to the stationary cutting blade. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282550 | BLADE ASSEMBLY - A blade assembly for a hair trimmer having a trimmer body and a motor. The blade assembly includes an upper blade having a forward cutting edge, a lower blade having a forward cutting edge and defining a groove, a support member configured for coupling to the trimmer body and having a protrusion, the protrusion configured to be slidingly received in the groove of the lower blade, an actuation member coupled to the lower blade and extending outwardly from the lower blade, and a biasing member retained by the support member and configured to bias the upper blade against the lower blade. The upper blade is configured to oscillate in a transverse direction relative to forward edge of lower blade during operation of motor. The lower blade is configured to move relative to hair trimmer in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to forward edge of upper blade upon movement of actuation member. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282551 | Cutting Devices - Hand-held cutting devices including a body having a handle portion and a cutting portion, and one or more rotatable cutting blades arranged on the cutting portion. The cutting portion is movable into different positions relative to the handle portion, or vice versa. When two cutting blades are provided, they may be arranged on opposite sides of a mounting wall and axially offset from one another. To prevent the user from being cut by one cutting blade when the other cutting blade is being used, yet still enable both cutting blades to be used when desired, a blade guard is movably connected to the cutting portion and movable between two positions in which it is alongside all of one cutting blade (the one not being used) but not all of the other cutting blade (the one being used), and vice versa. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282552 | Grass-Cutting Head with Spiral Guide Channels for the Cutting Line - The grass-cutting head ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282553 | Hedge trimmer - A blade for a hedge trimmer, including: a front portion with an edge; a rear portion in contact with the front portion and bent at an angle with respect to the front portion; and a first concavely shaped cutting surface along at least a segment of the edge. In a first embodiment, the front and rear portions include a distally disposed edge and the blade includes a second concavely shaped cutting surface along at least a segment of the distally disposed edge. In a second embodiment, the first and second concavely shaped cutting surfaces are continuous one with the other. In a third embodiment, the rear portion is bent at an angle of between 10 degrees and 30 degrees with respect to the front portion. In a fourth embodiment, the rear portion is bent at an angle of 20 degrees with respect to the front portion. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282554 | Weed and grass trimmer - A weed and grass trimmer has a cutting line which is fed as the weed trimmer is in use. The weed trimmer's cutting head includes a spool for cutting line, and a housing. The spool has flanges around its circumference, which may engage a corresponding upper or lower set of flanges in the housing. Actuation of a control located near the handle operates either a cable or a solenoid, causing the spool to reciprocate between the upper and lower flanges. The difference in centrifugal force and angular velocity during this reciprocation causes additional cutting line to be fed. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282555 | HEDGE TRIMMER - A hedge trimmer includes a motor, a transmission mechanism, a main handle, a front handle, a switch and a cutter mechanism. The motor drives the cutter mechanism through the transmission mechanism. The main handle is provided at a rear of the hedge trimmer and the front handle is provided at a front of the hedge trimmer, and the front handle may be turned for a predetermined angle. The main handle and the front handle are provided with a main switch and an auxiliary switch at inner sides thereof respectively. The auxiliary switch is connected to a microswitch through a soft shaft or controls a switch, which is serially connected to the main switch, direction. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282556 | HAND-HELD BAND SAW - A powered handheld band for cutting a work piece and a method for manufacture and use. The band saw includes alternate blade guides respectively for selectively using one of a first cutting path for cutting a work piece flush with respect to a work surface and a second cutting path for non-flush cuts. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282557 | Handheld Power Tool - The invention relates to a hand machine-tool comprising a housing ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282558 | CAN OPENER - A can opener ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282559 | PENCIL SHARPENER - A pencil sharpener includes a sharpener body, a blade mounting member which is fitted to a distal surrounding wall of the sharpener body and which has a seat end wall with a slot to form an insertion path, a blade which is disposed in the slot, a tubular grip member which is fitted in an insertion hole and which is movable between non-working and working positions to be remote from and close to the seat end wall, respectively. The grip member has an inner peripheral grip surface which defines a passage to be communicated with the slot and which is brought into engagement with a lead-side end of a pencil barrel to permit a lead of the pencil to be placed in the insertion path once the grip member is displaced to the working position. A biasing member is disposed to bias the grip member to the non-working position. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282560 | Bow sight - A luminescent sighting element is disposed in a bow sight optic lens without the use of supporting pins to thereby avoid obstructing the field of view used for sighting a target. The lens can be attached to a pendulum or non-pendulum bow sight assembly. Independent horizontal and vertical adjustments of the sighting element provide calibration that is good for up to thirty-five yards, and with any bow elevation angle. Calibration markings are disposed on adjustment members of the bow sight assembly. The pendulum sight has a pivoting lens assembly that is freely rotatable about a pivot axis disposed across a region encompassed by the supporting structure. The non-pendulum sight has a fixed lens assembly, the lens being removably retained in a supporting structure. For both pendulum and non-pendulum bow sights, the supporting structure is capable of being mounted to e.g., the riser of a bow. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282561 | LASER REFERENCE DEVICE - The laser reference tool of the invention consists of a base that can be releasably mounted to a surface. A housing is mounted on the base such that it can be repositioned relative to the base in a direction parallel to the surface. A turret carrying the laser module is rotatable about first and second orthogonal axes. The laser module is also rotatable relative to the turret about a third axis orthogonal to the first and second axes. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282562 | Composite Level Tool - A level tool comprising a body including a frame and a pair of plastic cover plates arranged on opposite sides of the frame. Each cover plate comprises at least one vial window that is integrally molded with the cover plate and is made of a plastic material of a different color than the cover plate. The level tool also comprising at least one vial supported by the body in the at least one vial window. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282563 | Chalk line or string attachment clamp for marking lines (straight angled or radius) on flat surfaces - The chalk line attachment clamp is a new approach to snapping a chalk line on a flat surface such as plywood, sheetrock and other construction materials. It holds the chalk line at the specific desired location and allows one person to make an accurate straight line to cut the flat surface material at any angle, thereby saving man-hours at the same time improving the accuracy of the saw cut to allow a better fitting of the parts being cut and improving the quality of the assembled project. The old method of requiring one worker at each end of the chalk line is no longer necessary. It will not be required to damage the material by driving a nail into the material to hold a chalk line in place. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282564 | Measurement Probe for Use in Coordinate Measuring Machines - A measurement probe for use in coordinate measuring machines, which measurement probe includes a base ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282565 | ECCENTRICITY GAUGE FOR WIRE AND CABLE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING CONCENTRICITY - A device for measuring the location of a conductor within an insulating sheath using three measuring planes, in which at least one measuring plane is able to locate the conductor and at least one is able to locate the periphery of the outer sheath. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282566 | POSITION-MEASURING DEVICE - A position-measuring device is used for measuring the position of an object relative to a tool, the tool having a tool center point. The position-measuring device includes at least two intersected scales displaceable relative to each other in at least one plane of movement, and an assigned optical scanning unit which generates position signals for at least one measuring direction parallel to the plane of movement. Each scale has a neutral pivot, about which a tilt of the respective scale causes no change of the detected position. The scanning optics ensure that the position of the neutral pivots of the two scales correspond. The positioning of the scales relative to the tool center point ensures that the neutral pivots of the two scales and the tool center point lie in a plane which is parallel to the plane of movement. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282567 | TAPE MEASURE HAVING MARKING APERTURES - The present application relates generally to tape measures and more specifically is directed to an improved tape measure that defines one or more apertures for allowing a user to precisely mark a measured item. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282568 | DRYER - A dryer, which can control the amount of heat generated from a heater in accordance with the clogging degree of an air passage, is disclosed. The dryer includes a heater for heating air passing through an air passage, the heater generating heat in a controlled amount, and a controller for controlling the amount of heat generated from the heater in accordance with a clogging degree of the air passage. Since the amount of generate heat is controlled in accordance with the clogging degree of the air passage, it is possible to achieve an enhancement in power consumption efficiency. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282569 | Lint trap liner - A disposable filter media removably attachable to a conventional lint trap utilized in automatic clothes dryers is provided. The disposable filter media is in the form of a flexible, lightweight meshed liner adapted for snug, releasable attachment atop the lint collecting surface of a lint trap. The liner functions to provide optimum lint capturing efficiency without an inordinate drop in the air volume in a clothes dryer and is easily removed and disposed of after use. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282570 | Using the vented hot air of the electric and gas clothes dryer to dry clothes on hangers &/or wire mesh &/or other means of holding clothes, in an enclosed compartment
- Using the vented hot air of the electric and gas clothes dryer to dry clothes on hangers &/or wire mesh &/or other means of holding clothes, in an enclosed compartment. Also using hot air of said dryers that passed through the lint screen to dry clothes on hangers &/or wire mesh &/or others means of holding clothes, in an enclosed compartment. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282571 | DRYING SYSTEM FOR A HAIR REMOVING DEVICE - A drying system for a hair removing device is capable of effectively drying the cutter head. The drying system includes a casing having a dry chamber configured to detachably receive a cutter head of the hair removing device, a heater for heating the cutter head; and a blower for generating a forced air flow and drying the cutter head. The casing is formed with an air flow channel configured to direct the forced air flow towards the cutter head. A tray is provided to define the bottom of the dry chamber and bear the cutter head. The tray is formed with a draft port through which the flow channel communicates into the dry chamber so that the forced air flow can be directed straight to the cutter head for effectively cooling or drying the cutter head. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282572 | DRYING SYSTEM FOR A HAIR REMOVING DEVICE - A drying system for a hair removing device is safe and convenient for drying and sterilizing a cutter head with a sufficient amount of heat. The drying system includes a casing having a dry chamber with a top opening for detachably receiving a cutter head of the hair removing device, and a heater for heating the cutter head, a blower for generating a forced air flow and drying the cutter head. A lid is provided to close the top opening of the dry chamber such that the drying chamber is kept free from the entry of the environmental dust, which enables to heat the cutter head at an elevated temperature for effective sterilization. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282573 | Tilting microwave dryer and heater - Embodiments of a microwave dryer are disclosed which may be used to dry or heat materials such a sewage sludge. The microwave dryer uses a reciprocating ram to push the material through a loading section and into a treatment section where the material is subjected to microwaves to drive of liquid content. The material is then pushed into an unloading section where it is removed from the microwave dryer. The dryer may be tilted to adjust the rate of flow of material through the dryer. Air nozzles on the bottom of the dryer direct air such that air flow through the nozzles may also be used to adjust the flow rate of material. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282574 | Method and Device For Drying Circuit Substrates - Method and device for drying circuit substrates ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282575 | Multistage Continuous Dryer, Especially For Plate-Shaped Products - The invention relates to a method for the drying of water-containing, preferably plate-shaped products in a throughflow dryer in multi-level construction, and such a dryer for carrying out the method. The invention aims to suck away moist air stagnated under the housing ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282576 | Dryer for hair shaving device - A dryer for hair shaving devices includes a casing having a drying space for removably receiving a blade portion of a hair shaving device, and a heater and a fan for drying the blade portion received in the drying space. Also, a control unit is provided for controlling output power of the heater and the fan to perform operation modes, the operation modes include a drying operation mode in which the heater and the fan are driven simultaneously and a sterilizing operation mode in which the heater alone is driven with the fan kept stopped. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282577 | Disposible Ice Patch For Shoes - The present invention relates to a disposable ice patch for shoes that can be temporarily affixed to the sole of a shoe by means of an adhesive. The patch includes flat and rectangular panel with a plurality of opposite surface layers disposed thereon. The first of the plurality of surface layers includes an adhesive that is protected by a removable thin plastic film and allows the patch to be instantly affixed to the sole of a shoe. The second of the plurality of surface layers includes an abrasive gripping surface that provides extra traction in slippery conditions such as ice or snow. The ice patch has a thickness of ⅛ of an inch to ensure that the abrasives gripping surface comes in contact with the slippery surface prior to the sole of the shoe in order that slipping will be prevented. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282578 | Fireproof Footwear With Protective Function Against Toxic Substances - The invention relates to fireproof and/or flame-resistant footwear ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282579 | Chemically-treated Outsole Assembly for a Golf Shoe - An out-sole assembly for a golf shoe. The outsole assembly includes an internal base member composed of EVA, an inner frame member composed thermoplastic polyurethane subjected to an isocyanate solution, an external base member composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, a dual looping frame composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, and a plurality of spike members. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282580 | Method and Apparatus for Curing Body Status - The present invention is an apparatus for learning and leading a user to have a posture according to a corresponding purpose at his/her foot, and can cure and improve a state of a target human body according to the corresponding purpose. The apparatus for curing a human body using a pressure under foot, is characterized in that a protrusion part and a sinking part are provided under the foot. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282581 | Insole Having Puncture-Resistant Porperties for Safety Footwear | 2008-11-20 |
20080282582 | DRAINING INSOLE FOR SHOES - A draining insole for shoes that dislodges foreign objects therein is disclosed; the insole has a plurality of bridges projecting from the insole and with an upper surface on top of which the foot rests; the bridges extending wide-wise of the insole and separately distributed from each other alongside thereof. The insole also includes a plurality of channels, each one of the same separating a bridge from the other; each channel having a pair of open ends and a bottom with a gabled surface. In turn, these bridges are joined at areas where the foot might get hurt; each end of the channel is in fluid communication with one draining hole included in the shoe in order to dislodge foreign matter located at the insole. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282583 | Systems, Devices, and/or Methods Regarding Excavating - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a bucket excavation controller. The bucket excavation controller can be adapted to control one or more digging functions of a mining excavator. For example, the bucket excavation controller can be adapted to automatically control a crowd motion of the mining excavator. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282584 | Rolling Assembly Mounted on a Trencher - In one aspect of the invention a trenching machine for degrading natural and man-made formations, comprising a plurality of roller assemblies exteriorly mounted to a trenching boom or wheel. The rollers comprising a plurality of pointed inserts radially arranged along the wheel's outer diameter. The inserts are adapted to degrade the formation when the boom or wheel is activated. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282585 | Prehensile bucket attachment - An prehensile excavator bucket includes a bucket and a reinforced thumb hingedly affixed to the bucket and that is controlled in conjunction with the bucket for purposes including seizing very heavy items. The thumb may be a single internally-static unit having multiple tines reinforced with metal tubes. The prehensile bucket may have a quick couple receptor so that it can be quickly attached to and detached from an excavator stick with a quick couple mechanism. Because the thumb is permanently attached to the bucket, the thumb and bucket together form a single unit strong enough for gripping and moving very heavy items. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282586 | UPPER ROTATING BODY AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINE THEREWITH - The present invention is provided with a pair of vertical plates disposed on a rotating frame, a fuel tank and a working oil tank aligned on the rotating frame in the front-back direction, hydraulic pipes for coupling a control valve provided in the working oil tank and a working actuator, and a retaining tool for retaining the hydraulic pipes between the control valve and the actuator, and the hydraulic pipes are arranged from the control valve to the retaining tool through a clearance formed between the fuel tank and the working oil tank. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282587 | Display system - A display system utilizing a graphics box as a primary component is disclosed. The graphics box greatly increases the flexibility and aesthetic appeal of displayed graphics cards. The ability to mass produce the graphics box, use multiple graphics boxes to deliver displays of different size and information content and, especially, the ability to reuse the graphics boxes, means that costs of the disclosed display system are relatively low and are achievable without a decrease in the aesthetic appeal of the entire display. Structures for supporting the graphics box to further increase the flexibility of the display system are also disclosed. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282588 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - To provide a display apparatus which is intended to improve the miniaturization and illumination efficiency, an indicator | 2008-11-20 |
20080282589 | Billboard System - A billboard with rotating parts holding parts of ads to be displayed, includes motors ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282590 | Device For Marking a Wind Power Plant - The present invention concerns a wind power installation and in particular the identification of a wind power installation as an aviation obstruction. The object of the present invention is to provide a simple daytime identification which can be easily modified and which avoids the disadvantages of the blades identified by color marking. Apparatus for temporary signal identification of a wind power installation wherein the apparatus comprises a sheath which is of a predetermined colored configuration and also has releasable fixing means for releasably fixing the sheath to a rotor blade of the wind power installation, wherein during fixing the sheath at least partially encloses the rotor blade. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282591 | SIGN ASSEMBLY - A sign assembly includes a base material, a filmic substrate imaged with a design, and a sign assembly frame comprising a sign framing member of fixed position in relation to the base material. The sign framing member includes a projecting portion terminating at an inside edge of said sign framing member. The display sign is adhered to said base material. The inside edge of said sign framing member is located within the projected area of said display sign and is spaced from said base material and said filmic substrate. The display sign is capable of being applied through an opening defined by the inside edge of said sign framing member. The space between said inside edge of said projecting portion and said display sign comprises a void. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282592 | Roll Formed Channel For Electronic Price Label Units - A label holder for attachment to, or integrated into, a retail shelf is provided. The label holder includes a deck and an electronic price label holder. The deck has a front deck portion and a back deck portion. The electronic price label holder is supported by the front deck portion. The label holder also has a back wall extending between a top wall and a bottom wall to form a retention channel. The back wall includes a hinge structure such that an entrance opening in the retention channel is expandable and retractable for receipt of electronic price labels. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282593 | LABEL FOR RECEIVING INDICIA HAVING VARIABLE SPECTRAL EMISSIVITY VALUES - Labels that are conducive to the detection of bar-codes and other indicia having varying spectral emissivity values are provided. The labels include a substrate, a background layer, a thermally conductive layer and an adhesive layer. The background layer is preferably similar in visual appearance to the indicium that the label is to receive. Meanwhile, the thermally conductive layer is made from a material with high thermal conductivity that is used to substantially equalize the temperature across the label surface, thereby enabling a faster and cheaper detection of transitions of differential emissivity on the indicium surface. The adhesive layer is used for attaching the label to a document or other product. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282594 | Collapsible Display Frame and Methods of Use - The invention disclosed is a portable and collapsible frame and sheet. In embodiments of the invention, the frame and sheet may be rolled into a tube for easy and safe transport or mailing. In an embodiment of the invention, the frame comprises at least two pairs of elongate members, each elongate member having two ends, each pair of elongate members having at least one pre-attached sheet extending between members of the pair, and each end of each elongate member is adapted for fixed attachment to at least one end of another elongate member, wherein, in an assembled condition, a display is formed with at least partially overlapping sheets. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282595 | Device for Recording and Displaying Data from the Firing of Small-Arms - A device for recording and displaying data from the firing cycle of small-arms that senses when a shot has been fired from a weapon using its acceleration, acoustic noise, or RF emissions; measures the interval between shots so that the firing rate may be determined; measures the time at which each shot has been fired; measures the number of rounds fired and deducts that number from a predetermined total thus displaying the remaining number of rounds contained within the weapon's magazine in real time to the operator; stores any combination of firing rate, firing intervals and time data for subsequent analysis and has an electrical interface to transfer data from the device to a computer or other data collection device. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282596 | MUZZLE-LOADING FIREARM AND EASILY REMOVABLE BREECH PLUG FOR USE THEREWITH - A muzzle-loading firearm includes a breech plug for mating, non-threaded engagement with a housing located at the breech end of an axial bore of the firearm barrel. The breech plug includes a body member having opposite first and second ends and an outer surface between the ends and configured so that when the breech plug is positioned within the housing, the outer surface is spaced close to the inside surface of the housing to facilitate insertion and removal of the breech plug from the housing. The body member is formed with a passageway for fluidly communicating ignition with a powder charge at the second end when the firearm is loaded. The ignition source (primer or percussion cap) can be inserted directly to a chamber in the first end of the body member or alternatively, to a chamber in the breech area of the firearm itself where that chamber fluidly communicates with the passageway at the first end of the body member. The body member may have a powder chamber for receiving and retaining at least part of a powder charge at the second end when the firearm is loaded. The material and dimensions of the body member may be such that the body member deforms radially outwardly so that the outer surface of the body member and the inside surface of the housing form an essentially gas-tight seal during firing. The powder chamber contains much of the powder residue generated by the firing. In order to insure that the muzzle-loader cannot be readily used as, or converted to, a breech-loading firearm, different muzzle-loader/breech plug design features are presented. With one design feature, the maximum cross-sectional inner dimension of the housing is less than the diameter of the bore of the barrel. With another design feature, alignment of the firing pin and primer chamber (or hammer and percussion cap holder) is along an axis not centered with the axial bore of the barrel. The cross-sectional shape of the housing and breech plug may be non-cylindrical. For example, the cross-sectional shape can be oblong, essentially triangular, etc. Thus, conventional, breech-loading ammunition will not be effectively usable in the muzzle-loading firearm. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282597 | Electric Fishing Device - An automated fish sensing, reeling, and alarming device, particularly for ice fishing, designed to allow the fisherman to have a hands-free ice-fishing device that will catch fish without monitoring the device at all times. It also will allow a person with a limitation or handicap to enjoy ice fishing, such as some one with arthritis or limited use of upper limbs. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282598 | Fishing line planar board - An improved fishing line planar board provides an elongate body having a buoyant cylinder portion with a reduced nose at a forward end portion structurally carrying a longitudinally aligned buoyant dorsal vane and two bilaterally symmetrical opposing arcuate wings, each wing defining a through right slot spacedly behind a rearwardly angulated leading edge for uninterrupted water flow therethrough to reduce cavitation. A stabilizer tip having a slotted sleeve and an angulated planar portion is removably carried at the forward end portion of the cylinder portion proximate the reduced nose and is adjustably positionable thereon to control direction of planar board movement relative to moving water. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282599 | Bead attachment - A device made of a thermoplastic material having two portions connected together with a web or hinge. A first portion forms a main body and the second portion forms a lid or cover. When the lid is aligned and closed onto the main body, the shape of the unitary device may be spherical, elliptical or another shape. The main body allows for one or more lines or strings to rest within a channel formed in the main body parallel to a pivot axis of the hinge so that when the lid is closed into the main body the strings are trapped within the channel of the main body by the lid. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282600 | Cage trap with easy set and release mechanism - A cage type animal trap having an enclosure with an animal access opening into a vacant interior sized to receive an animal to be trapped. The access opening is closed by a door that is movable from a closed to an opened position by an actuating mechanism having a flexible actuating member with one end secured to the door and the other end releasably held by a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism is configured to move the door to the opened position by tensioning the actuating member and, in response to a trigger mechanism, to release the second end of the actuating member and allow the door to move from the opened position to the closed position thereby trapping the animal in the animal enclosure. A door lock in abutment with the outer surface of the door prevents the door from being opened by a trapped animal. A part of the actuating mechanism is in engagement with the door lock when the door is closed such that the door lock is automatically disengaged when the actuating member is tensioned. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282601 | Hardened Vegetable Oils and Derivatives Thereof - The present invention concerns a fully hardened or partially hardened triglyceride vegetable oil composition and derivatives thereof comprising inter alia fatty acids, mono-glycerides, di-glycerides and so forth. These compositions may comprise triglyceride oils or derivatives thereof with a content of various tocopherols not exceeding a level of 20 ppm. The products according to the present invention show less colour development or colour reversion with time, in particular upon exposure to heat and/or air. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282602 | Therapeutic Skin Treatment Composition and Method - A method of using a novel candle apparatus at least includes: candle housing; candle fuel deposited in the candle housing, the candle fuel at least including non-toxic solidified therapeutic skin substance; and a candle fuel liquefier; wherein the candle fuel is adapted to, upon application of the fuel liquefier, liquefy into a therapeutic substance adapted for human skin. In one refinement, the therapeutic skin substance is massage oil. In another refinement, the therapeutic skin substance is a soap agent for cleansing skin, and the like. A therapeutic skin treatment method at least includes: a) providing a candle that at least includes, candle housing, candle fuel deposited in the candle housing, the candle fuel at least including non-toxic solidified therapeutic oil, and a candle fuel liquefier; b) liquefying the candle fuel into therapeutic oil for human skin; and c) applying to the skin, therapeutic oil produced in element b). | 2008-11-20 |
20080282603 | PROCESS TO PREPARE AN AVIATION FUEL - A process to prepare an aviation fuel and an automotive gas oil from a source of mineral derived gas oil is provided. From the mineral derived gas oil a low boiling fraction is isolated for use as an aviation fuel or as an aviation fuel component and the remaining part of the mineral derived gas oil is blended with a Fischer-Tropsch derived kerosene fraction and/or a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil fraction to obtain a blend suited for use as at least part of an automotive gas oil. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282604 | FUEL COMPOSITION - A fuel composition comprising a water-in-oil phase emulsion comprises bio-diesel; water; and at least one type of polymeric surfactant. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282605 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING BIODIESEL FUEL - The addition of strong neutralizing amines to react with free fatty acid in biodiesel fuels that may be left from some synthesis routes can lower the total acid number (TAN) of the biodiesel fuel. Surprisingly, the strong neutralizing amines do not interfere with the biodiesel fuel itself which may be primarily fatty acid methyl esters. These strong neutralizing amines may also improve the oxidative stability of biodiesel fuels. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282606 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING BIODIESEL - In embodiments of the present invention, systems for producing a biodiesel product from multiple feedstocks may include a biodiesel reactor, a decanter, a flash evaporator and a distillation column. In other embodiments of the present invention, a process for producing a biodiesel comprises distilling a biodiesel reaction product to remove tocopherols and sterol glucosides and, optionally, adding biodiesel stabilizers to the resultant biodiesel to enhance thermal stability. The components of the system are interrelated so that parameters may be regulated to allow production of a custom biodiesel product. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282607 | Fuel Additive Concentrate Composition and Fuel Composition and Method Thereof - A fuel additive concentrate comprises a friction modifier selected from the group consisting of an alkoxylated fatty amine, a fatty acid or derivative thereof, and mixture thereof; an alcohol; and a compatibilizer selected from the group consisting of a low molecular weight carboxylic acid or anhydride or derivative there of, glycol ether, alkylated phenol, and a mixtures thereof wherein the fuel additive concentrate remains fluid at −80 C or lower wherein the solvent has enough aromatic content to permit the fuel additive concentrate to be a fluid at minus 80 C. A fuel composition comprises fuel and the fuel additive concentrate. A method of operating a gasoline internal combustion engine comprises fueling the engine with the fuel composition and is effective in reducing fuel consumption. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282608 | Device For Use In Flower Arranging - A device for use in flower arranging is disclosed. The device can be used to facilitate manufacture of bouquets that have the appearance of a tied bouquet. The device comprises a body having a first aperture ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282609 | IRRIGATION SHEETS - Irrigation sheets are disclosed which include a base sheet and one or more tubes extending along the length of the base sheet. Methods of forming and using irrigation sheets are also disclosed. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282610 | Devices and methods for growing plants - A soilless garden includes a chamber including a sealed lower portion for storing liquid nutrient solution, and an upper portion including a support structure; soilless growth medium supported by the support structure and adapted to support at least one plant having roots; a removable germination cap located above the soilless growth medium; a conduit having a first end located substantially adjacent to the soilless growth medium, and a second end opposite to the first end; and a pump in the chamber, including an input for receiving the liquid nutrient solution from the lower portion of the chamber, and an output to deliver liquid nutrient solution through the conduit into the soilless growth medium. The support structure includes an opening directed toward the lower portion of the chamber for the liquid nutrient solution to drip from the roots of the at least one plant into the lower portion of the chamber. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282611 | Hydratable Polymer Materials - The present invention relates to the field of hydratable polymer materials and hydrogels. In particular, the present invention describes polyurethane polymer networks for releasably retaining water, and methods for preparing the same. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282612 | Process and Apparatus for the Purification of Methane Rich Gas Streams - The invention is directed to processes and apparatuses for gas treatment, in particular for the purification of methane rich gas streams, such as gas obtained from the conversion from organic matter (“biogas”). In accordance with the present invention there is provided an apparatus and a process for producing a purified methane comprising gas stream (P) from a methane containing gas stream (A), comprising the steps of: (a) pressurising said methane containing gas stream (A) and subsequently cooling it, whereby a stream comprising condensed contaminants (C) and a methane comprising stream (B) are obtained; (b) optionally feeding said methane comprising stream (B) to an adsorption unit and/or a catalytic conversion unit, whereby the concentration of contaminants in stream (B) is further decreased; and (c) cooling the methane comprising stream (B) to a temperature which is sufficient to condensate CO2 from said stream (B), whereby said purified methane comprising gas stream (P) is obtained. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282613 | Security Screen - A security door or window comprises a security panel ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282614 | Vehicle Door Provided with a Joint - The invention relates to a railway vehicle including a body defining a wall in which an access passage is embodied, at least one closing sliding door, a sealing joint carried by the door and applicable to the wall when said door in a closed position. Said wall includes a panel provided with a generally cylindrical envelop and a seat which is protruded with respect to said panel and defines a bearing surface for supporting the joint only when the door is in the closed position, wherein said bearing surface of a supporting element extends along a profile substantially identical to the joint profile and said joint profile extends transversely with respect to the door displacement direction. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282615 | WINDOW OPENING PROTECTOR - The embodiment of this invention relates generally to a method and apparatus for covering a window opening in the absence of a window, more particularly to a lightweight, cost effective and temporary protective cover for a window opening in the absence of the window pane for protecting the interior of a building from external elements. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282616 | DOOR WEATHER STRIP - A door weather strip | 2008-11-20 |
20080282617 | Inner Garnish Assembly - A one-piece inner garnish assembly is provided for an associated vehicle window opening. The garnish assembly includes a weatherseal assembly and a garnish joined thereto prior to installation on the associated vehicle. In one embodiment, the weatherseal assembly includes first and second legs extending from a base portion. Each leg includes a low friction seal lip such as flock or TPV for sealingly engaging surface of the associate vehicle window. The garnish is a molded component that is joined to the weatherseal assembly, for example, in a preferred embodiment the garnish is joined to a leg of the weatherseal assembly. In another embodiment of the garnish assembly, a belt seal with integral garnish and molded transition members at opposite ends are provided. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282618 | IMPREGNATED MATERIAL WITH VARIABLE EROSION PROPERTIES FOR ROCK DRILLING AND THE METHOD TO MANUFACTURE - A cutting structure that includes a plurality of encapsulated particles dispersed in a first matrix material, the encapsulated particles comprising: an abrasive grit encapsulated within a shell, wherein the shell comprises a second matrix material different from the first matrix material is disclosed. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282619 | CUTTING ELEMENT - A method of manufacturing a tool component, which is typically a cutting element or a gauge stone in a rotary drill bit, including a layer of ultra-hard abrasive material bonded to a substrate, the layer of ultra-hard abrasive material comprising a pair of opposed end surfaces, an upper surface defined between the end surfaces, and at least one curved and tapered cutting edge defined at the intersection of the respective end surfaces and the upper surface. The respective cutting edges of the tool component and the respective end surfaces leading to the cutting edges are generally wedge-shaped, the upper surface of the layer following generally the same or a similar profile, at least in the region of the cutting edges. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282620 | PORTABLE BAR-B-Q PLATFORM - A portable deck adapted for outdoor use includes a base forming a floor with retaining rails attached by hinges to a side and an end of the base pivotable between a use position extending upwardly and a storage position folded toward the floor. The deck may be supported on a plurality of extendable-retractable wheels. A foldably supported shelf may be attached to the top of at least one of the rails. Brace members with pivoting central joints may be angularly disposed between the deck floor and a post that forms the rail assembly to support it in an upright position and between a post and a shelf to hold it in a level position. Alternatively, a locking rod is positioned in brackets attached to the deck perimeter to entrap the rails between the rod and the deck to releasably retain them in an upright position. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282621 | Maze Device - Disclosed is a multi-modular maze device comprising a plurality of maze modules interconnected using a plurality of adaptors to configure a plurality of interconnected pathways. The maze modules and the adaptors are removably engaged to each other using hook and loop fastening arrangements. The maze device is capable of being removably installed on a supporting surface (for example, floor), either outdoor or indoor. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282622 | Partitioning System - A partitioning system is disclosed and includes walls, stands and table tops. In use, each wall has: upper and lower ends; sides spaced apart from one another along a horizontal longitudinal axis; faces spaced apart from one another along a horizontal lateral axis normal to the longitudinal axis. Further, each wall, in use, defines: a longitudinal slot extending from one side to at least partially divide at least one of the faces; and a channel for said slot, said channel extending from the lower end of the wall, between the faces, to said slot to define a void in said wall. Each stand, in use, has: a ground-engaging base; an upright extending from the base within a channel; and a support arm extending transversely from the upright through the slot for which the channel is provided. Each table top is supported in use by one or more support arms. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282623 | Method and apparatus for precast wall and floor block system - Precast planar construction wall blocks are provided with various configurations of fingers. Structures are rapidly assembled by aligning the fingers and inserting a pin through vertical sleeves provided in the fingers. Finger joints are typically shimmed and grouted for additional strength. Openings for doors and windows are provided in some wall blocks. Floor blocks are supported on ledges at the top of wall blocks or by portions of the top edges of wall blocks. A concrete or other topping may be added to floor blocks, and conduit may be run in the topping. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282624 | Sheet for Providing a Barrier - A sheet for providing a barrier against the penetration of insects, the sheet comprising at least one insecticide distributed through a plastics material wherein the insecticide is substantially retained in the plastics material. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282625 | Earth anchor - An earth anchor of the pivoting type having an essentially cylindrical body, a blind bore extending therein to from a trailing axial end of the cylindrical body and a leading edge projecting from a leading end of the body, the leading edge chisel shaped for ease of penetration into the ground, guiding surfaces extending substantially normal to the leading edge and forward of the main body portion, the guiding surfaces having a plurality of leading chisel edges stepped back from the leading edge and from one another as the guiding surface leading edges are spaced further away from a center of the leading edge, the guiding surfaces terminating in final leading edge spaced axially from the leading edge and laterally from each of the stepped leading edges and having at least a portion which extend radially beyond the main body, guide ridges extending from the final leading edges to the trailing axial end projecting radially from the body substantially no further than the maximum width of the guiding surface leading edges. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282626 | Window Sill - A window sill includes a metal form having inner and outer surfaces and a shape defining an inner space. The window sill also includes a fill piece positioned in the inner space so that an upper surface of the fill piece is adjacent to and forms a seal with the inner surface of the metal form. The window sill further includes a window assembly for holding a pane of glass. The window sill is positioned on and forms a seal with the outer surface of the metal form. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282627 | CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT HAVING A FRAME WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONAL THERMAL BREAK - A construction product such as a window or door includes a multi-functional thermal break. The thermal break serves to contact and support elements of the frame of the construction product. The thermal break also provides one or more additional structural functions for the construction product. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282628 | CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT HAVING A MOVEABLE ELEMENT WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONAL THERMAL BREAK - A construction product such as a window or door includes a multi-functional thermal break. The thermal break serves to contact and support elements of the sash of the construction product. The thermal break also provides one or more additional structural functions for the construction product. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282629 | Simulated log siding - Simulated log siding is formed of an engineered cementitious composite. Single or dual flanges on each log piece is used to apply siding units to a surface. Some siding members are molded into a three dimensional configuration to appear as a structural wood log. Individual end pieces and molded tail clusters when used with the siding provide the appearance of the characteristic stacked or staggered corners of a log structure. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282630 | Living Unit With Independent Bath Space and Independent Toilet Space For Collective Lodging Facility - To effectively utilize the living space in which the bath space and the toilet space are located and widths for the entrance side and outer side are different. In a collective lodging facility having multiple living units A and B functioning as private rooms, the bath space | 2008-11-20 |
20080282631 | Building Unit, Method for Assembling a Building Unit, Method for Transporting a Building Unit - A building unit comprises a building element having a rib structure. The rib structure forms a frame for receiving at least one of a floor, wall, or a ceiling module. The rib structure comprises a corner fitting. The building unit may further comprise at least one additional building element placed offset and an intermediate module that interconnects at least two building elements. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282632 | Composite building panel - A composite panel useful for efficient and economic construction of a building wall or roof includes at least a first rigid structural layer and a cross-linked polymer film layer bonded to and covering a first major planar surface of the rigid structural panel. The panels integrate sheathing or decking and weatherproofing into an integrated product that may be installed on building frame members in substantially the same way that ordinary sheathing or decking is conventionally installed. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282633 | Structural Insulated Header - The present invention relates to the construction arts, in particular a new implementation for a structural support member or header for bearing the load of large spans of a floor, wall section above a window, door or garage door. The support member has an insulation which, when used with a steel beam, serves to increase the insulation value. Further the header is modular and can be easily implemented into a variety of architectural structures. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282634 | Composite Concrete Shear Wall for Heat Insulation - A composite concrete shear wall for heat insulation comprises a wall ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282635 | Purlin Bracing System for Metal Building Roof - A purlin bracing system for metal building roof includes braces which have pairs of tabs extending from one end. A brace is arranged perpendicular to a purlins, and its tabs are inserted through slots in the central web of the purlin. Another brace is then applied on the opposite side of the purlin, and headed pin is dropped through aligned holes in the tabs to secure them on opposite side of the purlin's central web. No tools or special fasteners are required. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282636 | Gap Covering for Cabin Panels - Currently, piping tapes are used as elastic masking elements of joints between lateral panels in an aircraft. According to one embodiment, a gap covering for cabin panels in an aircraft is provided, where the gap covering comprises a flexible cover region that is arranged between the cabin panels and finishes off so as to be substantially flush with surfaces of the panels. In this way, a lightweight economical gap covering which covers gaps in an effective and attractive manner and provides protection against injury is provided. | 2008-11-20 |
20080282637 | Reflective Insulation Tiles - Heat insulation tiles ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282638 | Decking Plank - A decking plank ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080282639 | Device for shuttering an opening in a constructional component - A device for shuttering an opening ( | 2008-11-20 |