47th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130306324 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING A PLURALITY OF WELLS THROUGH A SINGLE BORE - Systems and methods usable to operate on a plurality of wells through a single main bore are disclosed herein. One or more chamber junctions are provided in fluid communication with one or more conduits within the single main bore. Each chamber junction includes a first orifice communicating with the surface through the main bore, and one or more additional orifices in fluid communication with individual wells of the plurality of wells. Through the chamber junctions, each of the wells can be individually or simultaneously accessed. A bore selection tool having an upper opening and at least one lower opening can be inserted into the chamber junction such that the one or more lower openings align with orifices in the chamber junction, enabling selected individual or multiple wells to be accessed through the bore selection tool while other wells are isolated from the chamber junction. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306325 | TREE CAP WEDGE SEAL SYSTEM AND METHOD TO OPERATE THE SAME - A tree cap has a wedge type annular metal seal for capping and sealing a subsea tree and associated methods to energize the same. The tree cap includes a cam element having a lower end with a conical profile adapted to be disposed within a respective bore of the subsea tree. The cam element moves along an axis of the bore. The annular metal seal is disposed on an outer diameter of the cam element so that the cam element may compress the annular metal seal against an actuation member to seal the bore of the subsea tree. The tree cap includes a housing adapted to be disposed on and secure to the subsea tree. The housing carries the cam element and exerts an axial force on the cam element to deform the annular metal seal into sealing engagement between the tree cap and the subsea tree. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306326 | Low Profile Rod Pumping Unit with Pneumatic Counterbalance for the Active Control of the Rod String - Adaptable systems for a surface pumping unit that includes a low inertia pumping unit mechanism having a pneumatic counterbalance assembly are described, as well as methods for the use of such systems for subterranean fluid recovery. The system is capable of being integrated with well management automation systems, thereby allowing for response to active control commands, and automatically altering and/or maintaining a counterbalance force in the pumping unit by adding or removing air mass from a containment vessel associated with the pumping unit. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306327 | Retrievable Bridge Plug - A bridge plug can be deployed downhole and retrieved using a retrieval tool disposed on jointed or coiled tubing or on another bridge plug. Internally, the bridge plug has a sleeve that is movable on a stem of the plug's tailpiece. When in a first position, the sleeve prevents fluid communication through ports in the stem so that circulated fluid from the retrieval tool can be used to clear debris from the plug during retrieval. When the retrieval tool engages the sleeve in the plug, pulling up on the tool moves the sleeve to an intermediate position in which fluid pressure is equalized across the plug. Further pulling up on the tool locks the sleeve in a further position on the stem so that circulated fluid from the retrieval tool will pass directly to the stem's ports. Movement of the sleeve by the retrieval tool also releases the engaged slips and packing element on the bridge plug's mandrel. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306328 | ACTUATOR SWITCH FOR A DOWNHOLE TOOL, TOOL AND METHOD - An actuator switch for actuation of a downhole tool, the actuator switch comprising: a rheomagnetic fluid having a state convertible between a liquid and a solid by the application of a magnetic field thereto, a change in the state of the rheomagnetic fluid acting to actuate the downhole tool; and a magnet installed in the tool and moveable relative to the rheomagnetic fluid to apply or remove the magnetic field to the rheomagnetic fluid, the magnet being moved by through tubing operations in an inner diameter of the downhole tool. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306329 | METHOD AND WELLBORE SYSTEM - The invention provides a wellbore system comprising an expandable tubular element arranged in a wellbore formed in an earth formation whereby an annular space is present between the tubular element and a wall surrounding the tubular element. The tubular element is provided with sealing means for sealing the annular space, wherein the sealing means includes a foldable wall section of the tubular element. The fold-able wall section has a reduced bending stiffness relative to a remainder wall section of the tubular element and is deformable from an unfolded mode to a folded mode by application of a compressive folding force to the tubular element. The foldable wall section when in the folded mode comprises at least one annular fold extending radially outward into said annular space. The wellbore system further comprises a folding device for applying said folding force to the tubular element. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306330 | Slip-Deployed Anti-Extrusion Backup Ring - Arrangements and packer devices having anti-extrusion backup rings that are expanded radially outwardly by a setting mechanism that lies proximate the elastomeric packer element that is being protected against extrusion. The setting mechanism can be a slip assembly that has a radially expandable slip element. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306331 | PACKING ELEMENT BACKUP SYSTEM - Downhole tool packing element systems comprise a sealing element having a support system. The support system can include one or more of a first spacer ring, a second spacer ring, a third spacer ring, a mesh ring, and one or more petal rings. One or more of these components can be disposed at one or both of the upper end and/or lower end of the sealing element. When compressed, the sealing element is moved radially outward to engage an inner wall surface of a wellbore due to compressive forces of the one or more spacer ring(s), mesh ring, and/or petal ring(s). In certain embodiments, the lower end of one or more of the mesh ring(s) and/or petal ring(s) rotate outwardly toward the casing and, in certain embodiments, engage the casing to facilitate creation of the seal. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306332 | Apparatus And Method For Plugging Blowouts - A system for plugging an oil well after a blowout comprises a hollow drill string. A connecting device is loosely situated around the string. The connecting device has an upper surface, a side surface and a lower surface having a recess. An inflatable bladder comprises an impermeable material. A skirt has a plurality of rods, each of which are pivotally connected to the lower surface. The first fastening ring is configured to selectively allow the bladder to transition from an unfilled state to a filled state. A second fastening ring is configured to selectively allow the skirt to transition from a closed position to an open position. A stop having a beveled edge is secured to the drill string. The recess is configured to allow the connecting device to mate with the stop beveled edge. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306333 | DRY PIPE VALVE & SYSTEM - A differential control valve and method of operation as a residential dry pipe fluid control valve which provides for a high liquid to gas trip ratio. The valve includes a housing having an interior surface defining an internal chamber with a central axis. The valve further includes a first port; a second port and a third port, each in communication with the internal chamber. A first valve seat is disposed along the interior surface of the housing circumscribed about the central axis and a second valve seat is circumscribed about the first valve seat. A sealing member defines a sealed position and an open position with respect to the valve seats. A spring member biases the seal member toward the open position and is disposed between the sealing member and the interior of the housing. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306334 | Protecting Cap and Sprinkler Head - There is provided a protecting cap configured to protect a sprinkler head, the protecting cap having a bottomed cylindrical shape including a bottom surface and a cylinder, comprising: a tongue portion projecting into an opening provided in an upper portion of the cylindrical member; an outer peripheral portion to be fitted in an end portion of the cylindrical member, a head housing portion configured to house the sprinkler head body, and a fastening tool insertion portion configured to allow insertion of a fastening tool for mounting the sprinkler on a water supply pipe, wherein the cylinder is formed into a duplicated cylinder having an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder, the outer peripheral portion is defined by the outer cylinder, the head housing portion is formed inside the inner cylinder, and includes a coupling portion configured to connect the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306335 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPRESSING FIRE IN CONTAINERS - A device for suppressing fire inside a container includes a support structure configured to be mounted inside a vehicle at a position associated with at least one location configured to receive a container. The device further includes a deployment structure coupled to the support structure and a penetrator assembly coupled to the deployment structure. The penetrator assembly includes a nozzle having a tip configured to pierce a container and an actuator associated with the nozzle. The actuator is configured to extend the tip of the nozzle such that it pierces a container. The support structure and the deployment structure are configured such that the penetrator assembly is movable in at least one plane with respect to the support structure, and the penetrator assembly is configured to receive fire suppressant and direct the fire suppressant into the container. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306336 | SOD ROLL COUNT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A sod harvester comprising a roll count switch assembly that is maintained in a fixed position relative to the support frame and the conveyor belt assembly and that is not attached to and does not move with the ladder. The roll count switch assembly remains in a first position relative to the support frame and the conveyor belt assembly even while the ladder frame is translated between a first longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306337 | Agricultural Apparatus With Hydraulic Cylinder And Manifold For A Row Unit - An agricultural row unit includes an attachment frame adapted to be rigidly connected to a towing frame. A linkage assembly is pivotably coupled to the attachment frame to permit vertical pivoting movement of the linkage assembly relative to the attachment frame. A hydraulic cylinder is coupled to the linkage assembly for urging the linkage assembly downwardly toward the soil. A hose connection manifold is mounted adjacent to the hydraulic cylinder for circulating hydraulic fluid between a hydraulic source and the hydraulic cylinder. The hose connection manifold has a plurality of ports including an inlet port, an outlet port, and a valve port, the inlet port being adapted to receive an inlet hose, the outlet port being adapted to receive an outlet hose, and the valve port being adapted to receive an end of a hydraulic control valve. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306338 | Ground Conditioner - A conditioner is configured to couple to a support member of a construction vehicle and condition the ground while the vehicle remains stationary. A conditioner can include a mounting assembly for releasably coupling to the vehicle and rotatably supporting a roller configured to provide a plurality of seed beds. A cylindrically shaped roller can have a plurality of cleats disposed along a circumferential surface. The cleats may be arranged to provide a spaced-apart staggered pattern of seed beds. Through operation of the vehicle's support member and hydraulic system, the roller can be manipulated to move along steep slopes within confined areas while the construction vehicle remains stationary at a stable location. The roller can be configured for adjustable ground compaction through addition and/or withdrawal of fluids through a port. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306339 | IMPACT TOOL - An impact tool which provides a consistent level of impact force is provided. The internal mechanism of the impact tool has a trip release member and a hammer which remains in constant contact over a constant surface area throughout cycling of the impact tool. Additionally, the trip release member may slide against a slug having a straight conical surface to minimize variation. Moreover, the hammer may be non-rotateable so that a non round or asymmetrical head may be used. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306340 | DRILL PRESS WITH AN ADJUSTABLE GIB - A power tool has a base for supporting the power tool on a surface. A frame is supported on the base and includes a track that extends longitudinally along the frame. A fixed gib is attached to one side of the frame and a movable gib is attached to the other side of the frame. The movable gib can move with respect to the frame. A slide is positioned between the fixed gib and the movable gib for longitudinal movement with respect to frame and is constrained from lateral movement by the fixed gib and the movable gib. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306341 | HYBRID IMPACT TOOL - A power tool having a rotary impact mechanism and a mode change mechanism. The impact mechanism is driven by an output member of a transmission and includes a hammer and an anvil. The mode change mechanism includes a mode collar that is movable between a first position, in which the mode collar directly couples the hammer to the transmission output member to inhibit movement of the hammer relative to the spindle, and a second position in which the mode collar does not inhibit movement of the hammer relative to the spindle. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306342 | Containment System For Internal Arc Generated Gasses - A containment system for internal arc generated gasses includes a compartment having an aperture through a wall thereof. A bus compartment includes an opening through a wall thereof. Arc chamber is in communication with the aperture and the opening. A vent flap member closes the opening and is moveable to an open position to permit gasses to flow through the opening into the arc chamber. Flap structure is associated with the apertore and includes a plurality of interconnected flaps for moving generally simultaneously from an open position, permitting gasses to flow through the aperture into the arc chamber, to a closed position, closing the aperture to prevent gasses from flowing through the aperture. The flap structure includes actuating structure coupled with the interconnected flaps. The vent flap member, when moved to the open position thereof, engages the actuating structure to move the interconnected flaps to the closed position thereof. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306343 | SIDE-OPEN WET-LOCATION ELECTRICAL BOX AND COVER - An electrical box includes a back wall and a front wall, configured to be essentially parallel to a mounting surface when the base is installed to the mounting surface, and a pair of interchangeable top and bottom walls. Each interchangeable top and bottom wall is connected to the back wall and the front wall. The electrical box includes a side wall connected to each of the other walls and an open end opposite the side wall that is configured to receive an electrical device therein. A standoff extends laterally from the back wall. The standoff is configured to provide a mounting structure and to position the electrical box away from the mounting surface. The electrical box is configured to receive a top-mounted hood to cover the open end when the base is installed with the open end positioned to face either of the right side or the left side. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306344 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PATH DEVICE - There is provided an electrically conductive path device which can prevent radiation noise. An electrically conductive path device includes three bus bars electrically connecting a motor unit to an inverter unit, capacitance portions creating stray capacitance and an insulator. In terms of the electrically conductive path device, switching operation of a semiconductor switch located inside an inverter of the inverter unit creates change in voltage which is transmitted to the bus bar corresponding to a path from the inverter to the motor. At that time, the change in voltage is not transmitted further to the motor but is transmitted to the bus bar corresponding to a path from the motor to the inverter via the capacitance portion formed between the facing portions, i.e. via the stray capacitance. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306345 | DEAD FRONT CABLE TERMINAL WITH ISOLATED SHIELD - Provided is a dead front cable terminal comprising a cable assembly and connector device in which the cable insulation shield and cable metallic ground of the cable assembly are electrically isolated from the portion of the outer semi-conductive layer of the connecting device that forms part of a chamber in which at least a portion of the cable assembly is located. The terminal is suitable for cross bonding. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306346 | SHIELD CONDUCTOR - A shield conductor includes wires, a tubular shield member, and a tightening ring. The tubular shield member includes a metal pipe and a metal tubular accordion-shaped member. An end portion of the pipe is fitted to an end portion of the tubular accordion-shaped member. The tubular shield member surrounds the wires. The tightening ring is attached to an end portion of the tubular accordion-shaped member to which the end portion of the pipe is fitted, and the end portion of the pipe and the end portion of the tubular accordion-shaped member are tightened up from their outer peripheral side by the tightening ring. At least one slit is provided in a portion of the tubular accordion-shaped member that is tightened up the by the tightening ring. The slit is cut in from an opening end of the tubular accordion-shaped member. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306347 | OIL SMELTER CABLE - An oil smelter cable that comprises a plurality of conductor assemblies. Each conductor assembly includes a galvanized steel conductor, an insulation layer that surrounds the galvanized steel conductor, and a metal sheath that surrounds the insulation layer. An armor layer surrounds the plurality of conductor assemblies. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306348 | Artificial Lift Equipment Power Cables - A power cable for artificial lift equipment can include one or more conductor assemblies, each including a copper conductor, a conductor shield with resistivity less than about 5000 ohm-m surrounding the conductor, insulation, an insulation shield having a resistivity less than about 5000 ohm-m surrounding the insulation, a metallic shield surrounding the insulation shield, and a polymer barrier surrounding the metallic shield. Such a cable may include a jacket molded about the one or more conductor assemblies and optionally armor surrounding the jacket. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306349 | HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE - An electrical cable ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130306350 | TEMPERATURE RESISTANT HALOGEN FREE CABLE - An electrical line with a temperature resistance of at most at least 90° C. and particularly fire properties which meet the Standard UL83 (corresponds to CSA Standard C22.2 No. 75-08) and are halogen free as a result, where the line has at least one electrical strand including a conductor and a flame retardant, temperature resistant halogen free insulating layer surrounding the conductor. The strand is surrounded by a casing of a polyamide containing polymer mixture, particularly of polyamide. The casing rests on the insulating layer of the strand or the line has an intermediate layer which forms an intermediate casing and borders the insulating layer of at least two strands and the casing which surrounds the intermediate layer and which is also called intermediate casing. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306351 | INSULATED ELECTRIC CABLE - An insulated cable is disclosed which comprises an electrical core conductor ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130306352 | BONDING WIRE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR - There is provided a bonding wire for semiconductor, capable of ensuring a favorable wedge bondability even when bonded to a palladium-plated lead frame, superior in oxidation resistivity and having a core wire of copper or a copper alloy. This bonding wire comprises: a core wire of copper or a copper alloy; a coating layer containing palladium and having a thickness of 10 to 200 nm; and an alloy layer formed on a surface of the coating layer, such alloy layer containing a noble metal and palladium and having a thickness of 1 to 80 nm. The aforementioned noble metal is either silver or metal, and a concentration of such noble metal in the alloy layer is not less than 10% and not more than 75% by volume. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306353 | BIMETAL BUSS BAR ASSEMBLY - A bimetal buss bar assembly includes a positive battery cell terminal having a flat pad, a negative battery cell terminal having a flat pad, and a buss bar having a negative end and a positive end. The buss bar is attached to the positive battery cell terminal at the positive end and attached to the negative battery cell terminal at the negative end. At least one of the positive battery cell terminal, negative battery cell terminal, and buss bar have a bimetal interface. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306354 | SIGNAL WIRE PROTECTION DEVICE - A signal wire protection device is disclosed. The signal wire protection device is installed on a signal wire having an adapter for protecting the signal wire. The signal wire protection device includes a main body bent to form a tubular structure such that the inner space of the main body forms a containing space for containing the signal wire. A side of the main body is disposed with an opening connected to the containing space; the main body is made of an elastic material so that the signal wire can pass through the opening and enter the containing space via elastic deformation of the main body. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306355 | Electrical Insulator Apparatus and Methods of Retaining an Electrical Conductor with an Electrical Insulator Apparatus - An electrical insulator apparatus and methods of using the same are provided. The apparatus includes an insulator body formed about a central axis, the insulator body having a plurality of spaced fins positioned along an exterior of the insulator body. A first jaw portion is positioned on an upper portion of the insulator body. A second jaw portion is positioned proximate to the first jaw portion and is movable with respect to the first jaw portion. At least one fastener is connected between the first and second jaw portions. A jaw platform is positioned at least partially between the first and second jaw portions, wherein the first and second jaw portions and the jaw platform form a notch sized to receive an electrical conductor, wherein the jaw platform substantially lies within a first plane angled substantially between 6° and 184° with respect to the central axis of the insulator body. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306356 | METHOD FOR MAKING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES - Methods are provided for fabricating three-dimensional electrically conductive structures. Three-dimensional electrically conductive microstructures are also provided. The method may include providing a mold having at least one microdepression which defines a three-dimensional structure; filling the microdepression of the mold with at least one substrate material; molding the at least one substrate material to form a substrate; and depositing and patterning of at least one electrically conductive layer either during the molding process or subsequent to the molding process to form an electrically conductive structure. In one embodiment, the three-dimensional electrically conductive microstructure comprises an electrically functional microneedle array comprising two or more microneedles, each including a high aspect ratio, polymeric three dimensional substrate structure which is at least substantially coated by an electrically conductive layer. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306357 | EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION, AND PREPREG AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD USNG THE SAME - Disclosed is an epoxy resin composition for printed circuit board, which includes (A) an epoxy resin comprising a dicyclopentadiene type epoxy resin; (B) a copolymer of styrene and maleic anhydride as a curing agent; (C) a curing accelerator; (D) an optional silane dispersing agent; (E) an optional phosphorous-containing flame retardant; (F) an optional toughening agent; and (G) an optional inorganic filler. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306358 | CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Provided is a method of manufacturing a circuit board including preparing a board structural body ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130306359 | Patterned Substrates With Darkened Multilayered Conductor Traces - The present disclosure provides an article having a substrate having opposing first and second surfaces. A conductor micropattern disposed on the first surface of the substrate. The conductor micropattern has a plurality of traces defining a plurality of cells. The conductor micropattern has an open area fraction greater than 80% and a uniform distribution of trace orientation. Each of the traces has a trace width from 0.5 to 10 micrometer. The conductor micropattern is a tri-layer material comprising in sequence a semi-reflective metal, a transparent layer, and a reflective layer disposed on the transparent layer. The articles are useful in devices such as displays, in particular, touch screen displays useful for mobile hand held devices, tablets and computers. They also find use in antennas and for EMI shields. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306360 | Flexible Printed Circuit Board, Chip On Film and Manufacturing Method - The invention discloses a flexible printed circuit board, a chip on film and a manufacturing method. The flexible printed circuit board used for hot pressing includes an insulating substrate with long edges; the insulating substrate is provided with a plurality of pins used for hot pressing; the pins of the flexible printed circuit board used for hot pressing are along the long edge of the insulating substrate; the spacing between two adjacent pins is gradually reduced from both ends to the middle. In the invention, after hot lamination, the spacing between the pins can almost keep constant and is equivalent to the expansion result of the LCD panel; thus, better electrical connection of the pins and the leads of the LCD panel can be ensured, and electrical contact is more reliable. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306361 | TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE AND ELECTRONIC MATERIAL COMPRISING THE SAME - A transparent electrode includes: a substrate, a first electrode layer formed on the substrate, and a graphene oxide layer formed on and/or under the first electrode layer, and an electronic material for same. The transparent electrode includes graphene oxide layers on and under a conductor and/or a semiconductor to maintain a resistance measured on a surface of a graphene oxide layer in a transparent electrode including the graphene oxide layer almost equal to a resistance of a conductor and/or a semiconductor while showing characteristics of an insulator between conductors or semiconductors or between a conductor and a semiconductor which are separated from each other. Further, the graphene oxide layer performs a role of a barrier layer to protect the transparent electrode, thus preventing deterioration of characteristics of the transparent electrode and improving long-term reliability and transmittance. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306362 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board includes a line intensive distribution area, a line sparse distribution area, a solder mask layer, and a signal layer. A first signal line is laid on the signal layer. The first signal line crosses the line intensive distribution area and the line sparse distribution area. The first signal line is narrower in the line intensive distribution area than in the line sparse distribution area. The solder mask layer is thicker in the line intensive distribution area than in the line sparse distribution area. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306363 | STRUCTURE - A structure comprises a plurality of signal conductors, a plurality of conductive conductors respectively conducting to the signal conductors, and capacitive members or capacitive characteristics between the plurality of signal conductors. The plurality of conductive conductors respectively include contact portions configured to come into contact with another conductor. The plurality of contact portions come into contact with the other conductor to form an EBG structure comprising the plurality of signal conductors having capacitive characteristics which prevent propagation of an electromagnetic wave in a specific frequency band, the plurality of conductive conductors having inductive characteristics, and a conductor ground plate, thereby shielding against an electromagnetic wave propagating in the other conductor. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306364 | ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE SHIELDING SHEET FOR USE IN WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION - Disclosed is an electromagnetic wave shielding sheet for use in wireless power transmission which suppresses electromagnetic wave leakage in a broad range and which is easily adaptable to various types of wireless power transmitters. The disclosed electromagnetic wave shielding sheet is used in a wireless transmitter and has a multilayer structure including at least one metal layer and at least one magnetic material layer. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306365 | Mounting Unit - A mounting unit ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130306366 | ELECTRIC CONTROL OR SIGNALING DEVICE - An electric control or signaling device to be assembled through an opening formed in a wall, and including a tubular metal body which is to engage with a first surface of the wall, wherein the body includes a threaded cylindrical portion to be inserted into the opening and an attachment device including a metal clamping ring to be screwed onto the threaded cylindrical portion of the body to attach the control or signaling device through the opening, and a metal attachment plate to be applied against a second surface of the wall opposite the first surface by the clamping ring. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306367 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING BASE SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device has a package and a piezoelectric element accommodated in an accommodating space formed inside the package. The package has a frame-like metallization layer bonding a base substrate and a lid together and electrodes formed on and in the base substrate and electrically connected with the piezoelectric element. The metallization layer is insulated from the electrodes. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306368 | Temperature Compensated Bushing Design - A bushing including a bottom contact, and a tubular conductor, having a lower part having an end in electrical and mechanical contact with the bottom contact, and a draw rod arrangement, inside the conductor, arranged to exert sufficient contact pressure between the bottom contact and the conductor, and the draw rod arrangement includes a member in mechanical contact with the conductor and draw rod having a second end, fixedly connected to the bottom contact, and a first end in connection to the member and clamping means, the clamping means is adapted to apply a force, urging the member in the direction of the bottom contact to generate sufficient contact pressure between the bottom contact and the conductor. The member of the draw rod arrangement is arranged to apply the force to the lower part of the conductor. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306369 | PLUG-IN TYPE BUS BAR - A plug-in type busbar for connecting with a relay or a breaker includes an insulating housing and a plurality of conductive busbar parts insulated from each other in the insulating housing. Two interface sets are provided on two ends of the busbar respectively. One interface set on one end of one busbar can be inserted in the other interface set of the other bus bar. The busbar is connectable with adjacent busbars through the interface sets at both ends thereof. At least an electrical connection is formed between the adjacent two busbars after the adjacent two busbars are inserted each other. When a longer busbar is demanded, an extended structure can be obtained by simply connecting two busbars together, and a connection of the busbars can be completed by connecting the insulating housing in a plugged manner, thus avoiding a demand of an insulating process after the busbars are connected. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306370 | WIRE HARNESS, WIRE HARNESS MANUFACTURING METHOD AND WIRE HARNESS MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A wire harness manufacturing method prevents inadvertent deformation of thermoplastic material and separation of thermoplastic material. A predetermined part of an electric wire | 2013-11-21 |
20130306371 | WIRE HARNESS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WIRE HARNESS - A wire harness includes: one or more conductive paths; and an outer member that includes a plurality of leading outer members, each having a tubular shape that passes along the one or more conductive paths; and a watercrosslinkable fixing member or a photocrosslinkable fixing member that bonds adjacent leading outer members of the plurality of leading outer members which are separate away from each other in a longitudinal direction of the one or more conductive paths. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306372 | Shape-Holding Electrical Cord - A shape-holding electrical cord including a bendable, pliable, nonconductive, insulating sheath surrounding at least one shape-holding wire, said shape-holding wire disposed between a first end and a second end, and a conducting wire disposed therebetween, the conducting wire insulated from each shape-holding wire, wherein the first end is connected to a male plug and the second end is connected to a power strip and alternately a female plug, whereby the shape-holding electrical cord is bendable to conform to a desired placement path between an extant power outlet and an extant electronic appliance having a plug to which the shape-holding electrical cord is interconnectable. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306373 | ELECTRONICALLY ACTIVATED UNDERREAMER AND CALLIPER TOOL - An electronically activated tool ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130306374 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR EXTENDED REACH WELLS - A downhole communication system for an extended reach borehole, including an operator unit operatively arranged to enable at least one of remote monitoring or control of at least one device disposed in the extended reach borehole. A first communicator is disposed in a highly deviated extension of the borehole and configured to receive or transmit a signal at least one of from or to the at least one device. A second communicator is included spatially remote from the borehole. The first communicator and the second communicator are located substantially in a vertically extending plane defined along a length of the highly deviated extension. The second communicator is operatively in signal communication with both the first communicator and the operator unit for enabling signal communication between the first communicator and the operator unit via the second communicator. Methods of communicating downhole and completing an extended reach borehole are also included. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306375 | DRILLING TOOL, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UNDERREAMING AND SIMULTANEOUSLY MONITORING AND CONTROLLING WELLBORE DIAMETER - The Smart Reamer® Tool, Apparatus or Method is used to underream an oil or natural gas well while interlinked calipers and calibration sensors simultaneously record data relating to the geometry of the drilling operation (well diameter, diameter of the underreamed zone) and drilling fluid properties (density). Further sensors provide data on the relative position of the cutting and stabilizing blocks. Other sensors measure vibration data. All the sensors are interlinked by means of microprocessors which compare and correlate said data to automatically verify and deliver a desired wellbore diameter without the need to unnecessarily stop drilling or trip out of the hole. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306376 | PRESSURE BALANCED FLUID OPERATED REAMING TOOL FOR USE IN PLACING WELLBORE TUBULARS - An apparatus for cutting a wellbore includes a motor having a stator and a rotor. The rotor has an output shaft connected to a cutting structure. The stator and rotor are spaced radially outwardly of the axis of rotation of the rotor such that at least one of the stator and the rotor had an access bore extending through the motor to adjacent the cutting structure. A further object can pass therethrough, without obstruction. The further object comprises a further cutting. A flow diverter is disposed in the motor proximate a connection between the motor and a wellbore tubular, and has a first fluid outlet in fluid communication with a power section of the motor, and a second fluid outlet in fluid communication with the access bore. The flow diverter is coupled to the stator such that axial loading created by fluid pressure is substantially transferred to the stator. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306377 | METHODS OF DRILLING A SUBTERRANEAN BORE HOLE - Cutting elements, earth-boring drill bits having such cutting elements and related methods are described herein. In some embodiments, a cutting element for an earth-boring tool may include a superabrasive table having a recessed surface in a cutting face thereof and a shaped feature in a substrate at the interface between the superabrasive table and the substrate, the shaped feature corresponding to the recessed surface in the cutting face of the superabrasive table. In further embodiments, a cutting element for an earth-boring tool may comprise a superabrasive table positioned on a substrate, and at least one substantially planar recessed surface in a cutting face of the superabrasive table. In yet additional embodiments, a cutting element for an earth-boring tool may comprise a superabrasive table positioned on a substrate, and at least one non-planar recessed surface in a cutting face of the superabrasive table. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306378 | ROD SUPPORT SYSTEM - A rod support system has an upper gripper assembly and a lower gripper assembly. Each gripper assembly has a top plate having a first track. The first track has a first substantially arcuate portion having a first radius of curvature and a second substantially arcuate portion having a second and smaller radius of curvature. A jaw is constrained to move in a path defined by the first track. A bottom plate of the assembly has a second track that is congruent with the first track also engaging the jaw, so that the jaw is constrained to move in a path defined by the first track and the second track in cooperation. The jaws can support a rod when the jaws move from a position along the first arcuate portion of the first and second tracks to a position along the second arcuate portion of the first and second tracks. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306379 | Annulus Ring Hole Drill - An apparatus for drilling annulus ring hole, comprising: a down-the-hole (DTH) percussion hammer assembly, the DTH percussion hammer assembly comprising one or more DTH percussion hammers, an annulus ring structural housing having an outer diameter (OD) and an inner diameter (ID) for accommodating the DTH percussion hammers within space between the OD and the ID of the annulus ring structural housing; one or more drill pipes being connected serially with each other forming a string of drill pipes, the string of serially connected drill pipes being connected to the DTH percussion hammer assembly; a top pipe with one or more exhaust openings being connected to the string of serially connected drill pipes; an air or fluid distributor being connected to the top pipe; and a rotary head providing rotational turning motion for the apparatus, and the rotary head being connected to the air distributor. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306380 | UTILIZATION OF EXPANDABLE REAMER BLADES IN RIGID EARTH-BORING TOOL BODIES - An earth-boring tool includes a tool body of a fixed-blade reaming apparatus configured to be coupled within the drilling assembly. The tool body has a longitudinal axis and at least one reamer blade configured to be outwardly extendable for use in an expandable reamer and attachable on a fixed-blade reamer. The at least one reamer blade is attached to the tool body in an immovable manner relative to the tool body during use of the earth-boring tool in the formation of a subterranean wellbore. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306381 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING GROUND ANCHORING SYSTEMS - An apparatus and method for forming a borehole in an earthen formation includes a side cutting device comprised of a laterally extendable side cutting element that can be actuated from a retracted position to an extended position in which the side cutting element is selectively employed to create a larger borehole diameter in a down hole location than the remaining portion of the borehole that is closer to the borehole opening. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306382 | WEIGHING APPARATUS - To provide a weighing apparatus by which it is possible for a user himself/herself to determine poor performance of the apparatus is a factor attributable to an installation environment, and the weighing accuracy is improved. Respective temporal fluctuations in weighed data detected from a load measuring mechanism | 2013-11-21 |
20130306383 | ANTI-TIP AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS FOR WHEELCHAIRS - A wheelchair according to one embodiment includes a frame, a pair of drive wheels operatively coupled to the frame, a drive operatively coupled to each drive wheel, and a pair of anti-tip assemblies. Each anti-tip assembly includes a first member, a second member pivotally coupled to the first member at a joint that defines a pivot axis, an anti-tip wheel rotatably coupled to the second member, and a locking mechanism. The second member is capable of pivoting about the pivot axis between an extended position and a collapsed position. The locking mechanism is configured to selectively lock the second member in the extended position. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306384 | SELF-RECONFIGURABLE MOBILE MANIPULATOR - A manipulator including a mobile plate for carrying an end-effector, connected to a plurality of legs, each of which has a distal end connected to the mobile plate and a proximal end connected to a supporting object by a clamping device, a plurality of distal links, a plurality of intermediate links and a plurality of proximal links, an actuator connected between each pair of longitudinally adjacent intermediate links, the distal links, connecting the intermediate links with the mobile plate by a system of distal revolute joints including a distal lockable joint, and the proximal links, connecting the intermediate links with a system of proximal joints having lockable proximal joints, where the manipulator is able to achieve manipulation, self-reconfiguration and locomotion movements without needing actuators directly acting on each joint. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306385 | ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A robotic system that can have a body and four flippers is described. Any or all of the flippers can be rotated. The flippers can have self-cleaning tracks. The tracks can be driven or passive. The robotic system can be controlled by and send audio and/or video to and/or from, a remote operator control module. The methods of using and making the robotic system are also described. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306386 | Prosthetic Aid - The invention provides a motorized portable mobility device configured expressly for use by those who have undergone leg amputation. A generally rectangular wheeled base platform with a U shaped niche positioned on the rear of the device easily traverses both carpeted and solid flooring. A circular rotating plate enables a user to quickly adjust directional positioning. Two feet and adjustable height legs terminating in integrated support socks are mounted to the rotating plate. Adjustable height vertical supports terminating in handles and having a horizontal cross member are mounted to the front of the device. A control panel is mounted to a handle. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306387 | FUEL CELL VEHICLE - This fuel cell vehicle comprises a DC-DC converter constituted of a power input portion, reactors, and switching circuit sections. Connecting portions of the power input portion to the reactors and connecting portions of the reactors to the switching circuit sections in the DC-DC converter are all arranged side by side along a forward-backward direction of the vehicle, and arranged in this state on the side of one side surface of the DC-DC converter on one of the right side and left side of the vehicle. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306388 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A cab includes a floor plate that constitutes a floor surface of the cab and a frame-shaped lower frame which extends along a peripheral edge of the floor plate and which is fixed onto the floor plate. A swivel joint is arranged below the floor plate such that a part of the swivel joint overlaps with a peripheral edge of the lower frame in plan view. A floor-side projecting portion that projects upward is provided on the peripheral edge of the floor plate and a floor-side housing portion that houses the swivel joint is provided below the floor-side projecting portion. A frame-side projecting portion that projects upward is provided on the lower frame, and a frame-side housing portion that houses the floor-side projecting portion is provided below the frame-side projecting portion. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306389 | SELF RECHARGEABLE SYNERGY DRIVE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - Vehicle wheels may be equipped with a stator and rotor to induce current to generate electricity as the vehicle wheels rotate or to slow down the vehicle wheels in response to the application of a brake of the vehicle. Air may be sucked through the vehicle wheels through mesh screens to create air flow that passes through ductwork to reach a turbine generator, which generates electricity in response to blade rotation from air flow. A roof mounted solar energy conversion system may generate electricity. A vehicle power supply boosts its energy from all the electricity generated. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306390 | Method and Apparatus for Remotely Disabling Vehicles - Method and apparatus for remotely disabling a vehicle using modulated microwave energy. The modulation characteristics are preferably tailored for different types of vehicles. This approach enables the use of a low power radiation source, which minimizes injury to people and property and which enables the use of portable devices, such as for use on law enforcement or military vehicles. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306391 | FRONT AIR GUIDING STRUCTURE OF MOTORCYCLE - In a motorcycle having an air intake passage guiding an air flow to an internal combustion engine is formed between an upper surface of a front fender and a bottom plate of a front cowl covering a head pipe from the front and disposed just above a front wheel. The cooling performance of a heat exchanger disposed behind the front wheel and in front of an engine body is improved with a decrease in the air resistance by lowering the position of the front cowl. At least a part of an air intake duct is disposed above a front fender for supplying the air guided from an air flow inlet provided on the front end portion of a front cowl to an inlet system of an internal combustion engine. At least a part of the air intake duct forming a rear air intake passage is contained in the front cowl. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306392 | Foldable Scooter - The invention relates to a foldable scooter capable of being in a first, unfolded state for transporting a person and in a second, folded state, the foldable scooter comprising a frame having a base comprising a first face capable of serving as a footrest and a second face opposite of the first face, at least one rear wheel being provided at said second face of the base; the foldable scooter further comprising a steering organ and at least one front wheel attached to the steering organ. According to the invention the frame comprises a first frame section comprising the base, the first frame section being hingedly connected to a second frame section, the second frame section having a first face from which two longitudinally extending, spaced-apart shield elements extend, and the foldable scooter comprises a locking organ for locking the foldable scooter in the first unfolded state, wherein in the second, folded state the first face of the base is folded such that the first face of the frame faces the first face of the second frame section with the at least one rear wheel between sides defined by the shield elements, the at least one front wheel being rotated about an axis that is parallel to the axis of rotation of a rear wheel such that it is at least partially between the sides defined by the shield elements. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306393 | SADDLE-RIDE TYPE VEHICLE - A saddle-ride type vehicle includes an engine attached to a body frame and a fuel tank disposed above the engine. A seat is attached to the body frame on a rear side of the fuel tank via a pair of engagement members in spaced relation to one another. The engagement members define a space therebetween. A throttle body associated with the engine is disposed below a forward portion of the seat. A resonator is coupled to an air intake. The resonator is positioned on an upper side of the throttle body and covers and protects the throttle body. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306394 | UNIVERSAL CHASSIS APPARATUS FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A universal chassis apparatus for an automotive vehicle includes a battery and/or fuel storage compartment in a rigid backbone structure. In another aspect, a vehicle chassis that incorporates the engine structure, transaxle structure and a backbone structure provided as a unitary structure onto which other components of a vehicle, such as suspension, steering, body and crash absorbers may be attached. The backbone structure is a closed tubular structure in which a relatively rigid drive shaft can be supported for rotational power delivery between the engine and the transaxle. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306395 | Operator Interface for Machine Control - An operator interface for advanced transmission control of a vehicle is disclosed. The operator interface may include a hand operated joystick mounted on a vehicle and a roller mounted on the joystick, the roller having at least two detents for providing at least four distinct states of speed control, the at least four distinct states including one or more increasing states and one or more decreasing states. In another embodiment, the roller of the operator interface may include at least one detent for providing at least three distinct states of speed control, the at least three distinct states including at least one increasing state, at least one decreasing state, and at least one other speed state provided in one of either an increasing state or a decreasing state. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306396 | STEERING SYSTEM - A steering system includes a rack housing and a drainage device. The drainage device has a drainage case, and a drainage valve made of a resin. The drainage case has a case inlet port communicated with a housing space of the rack housing, case outlet ports communicated with the outside of the rack housing, a drainage space communicated with the case inlet port and the ease outlet ports, and a convex portion. The drainage valve has a valve body inlet port portion, and a ‘valve body outlet port portion that interrupts communication between the case inlet port and the case outlet ports when the valve body outlet port portion comes into contact with the convex portion. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306397 | Acoustic Diaphragm Suspending - A suspension element for mechanically coupling an acoustic diaphragm to a stationary element. The suspension element is characterized by a total compliance. The total compliance includes a shear compliance and a beam compliance. The beam compliance is not significantly larger than the shear compliance. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306398 | Apparatus for Damping Sound in the Optical Beam Path of a Microscope, and Microscope Having a Corresponding Apparatus - An apparatus for damping sound in the optical beam path of a microscope, having an acoustic insulation housing for encapsulating a sound-emitting component, preferably a rapidly moving or oscillating beam deflection means, in particular a resonantly oscillating mirror, the housing comprising at least one optical entrance/exit opening, is characterized in that the housing, preferably the opening of the housing, is embodied and/or configured in such a way that the sound otherwise emerging from the housing is largely extinguished by destructive interference without thereby influencing the optical beam. A microscope having a corresponding apparatus is furthermore claimed. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306399 | Customizable Modular Speaker System - A customizable modular speaker system. The system includes one or more acoustic modules; one or more optional spacer modules coupled to the acoustic modules; and one or more end caps that can be coupled to the acoustic or spacer modules. The modules and endcaps, when assembled, formed a substantially continuous T-slot. The T-slot is capable of engaging a wall mounting cradle which in turn can affix the speaker to a surface with a mounting bracket to create a wall mounted speaker. In other instances, where a shelf or tower speaker is desired, the T-slot engages a spine mounted in a base. The present modular system allows for the same components to be assembled into a bookshelf speaker, a tower speaker, a sound bar, or a wall speaker. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306400 | Method of Designing and Making an Acoustic Liner for Jet Aircraft Engines - A method for designing and manufacturing an acoustic liner for jet aircraft engines employing a spherical wedge-shaped physical model employing conservation of mass and momentum. The model has three dimensions and four empirical parameters: the location of the far-field driving acoustic pressure; the location wherein the acoustic-mean-flow is pumped into and out of the resonator volume; and two parameters that describe the acoustic-mean flow rates pumped into and out of the resonator. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306401 | SOUND ABSORBER FOR A GAS TURBINE EXHAUST CONE, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A method for manufacturing a sound absorber, the outer wall of which is provided with a plurality of recesses, with funnel-like cone elements each being assigned to the recesses inside the sound absorber, said cone elements having a larger opening facing radially outwards and a smaller opening facing radially inwards, with adjacent cone elements each being provided on a strip-shaped first carrier band, with cup elements being provided radially on the inside relative to the cone elements, and each cup element receiving one cone element, with adjacent cup elements each being provided on a strip-shaped first carrier band, with the first carrier bands being arranged adjacently in a first direction, and the second carrier bands being arranged adjacently in a second direction, with the directions crossing each other and the carrier bands being joined to one another and to the outer wall to form a rigid body. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306402 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SOUND ABSORBER, ESPECIALLY FOR A GAS TURBINE EXHAUST CONE - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a body provided with a honeycomb structure, which body is designed preferably axis-symmetrical, with sheet-metal parts being provided with a wave-like structuring by means of a forming process and formed to ring elements, with the sheet-metal parts being shaped and designed in a substantially identical way as regards their structuring, with adjacent sheet-metal parts being arranged offset to one another and then joined together to form the honeycomb structure. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306403 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SOUND ABSORBER, ESPECIALLY FOR A GAS TURBINE EXHAUST CONE - The present invention relates to a gas-turbine exhaust cone having an outer wall, which is provided with a plurality of recesses, a honeycomb-structured layer, which is arranged on the inside of the outer wall and extends along the inside of the outer wall, an inner wall, which extends substantially parallel to the outer wall and is connected to the honeycomb structure, and at least one annular chamber, which adjoins the inner wall and is centered relative to a central axis, with the inner wall being provided with passage recesses 33-connecting the area of the honeycomb structure to the annular chamber. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306404 | Aerial work assembly using composite materials - An aerial work assembly including components having composite materials including a fabric-reinforced resin for providing electrically non-conductive assembly, by insulating and/or isolating conductive components. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306405 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Rope - A device for controlling movement of a rope has a main part and a bar assembly. The bar assembly is pivotably connected to a first side portion of the main part for rotation between a first position in which the bar assembly is not in contact a second side portion of the main part and a second position in which the bar notch receives the second side portion. The bar assembly is arranged in the first position to allow a portion of the rope to be arranged within a central opening and at least partly around the bar part. The bar part is arranged in the second position such that the main part and the bar part define first and second opening portions of the central opening and the portion of the rope extends through the first and second opening portions and at least partly around the bar part. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306406 | BRAKE MODULE AND LIFT HAVING THE SAME - A lift includes a mast and a brake module. The mast is for disposing on a working surface and has at least one track. The brake module is connected to a lift module mounted on the mast and includes at least one friction member and at least one forcing member. The friction member has a pressing portion and an axle oppositely arranged. The pressing portion is substantially shaped to engage the track. The forcing member is rotatably disposed on the axle for pivoting axially between a first position and a second position. At the first position, the pressing portion can be moved along the track and stopped by the lift module. At the second position, the forcing member displaces the friction member to force the pressing portion tightly against the track. Thus, the brake module is held in position relative to the mast. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306407 | Housing With A Direct Flow Path For Hardware Lubrication - The present invention provides a housing that encloses a bearing. The housing includes a side wall upon which a lubricant is dispersed. The side wall has a sloped portion and a collection area is fluidly associated with the side wall. A fluid circuit is integral with the side wall such that the fluid circuit is configured to direct the lubricant into the collection area. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306408 | SYSTEM HAVING A PLURALITY OF ELEVATOR CABS AND COUNTERWEIGHTS THAT MOVE INDEPENDENTLY IN DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF A HOISTWAY - An elevator system which utilizes a plurality of independently moving cabs and counterweights in each elevator shaft. Each cab is connected to one or more spatially separated counterweights at different counterweight connection points. The connection points are horizontally shifted on different cabs in order to prevent interference between cabs, cables, pulleys and counterweights. The top cab may have one counterweight cable and may be connected to one or more counterweights by connection points on the roof of the cab. The cabs are mounted on two opposing vertical guide rails, and each guide rail is mounted at the center of one side of the elevator shaft. The system includes a motor attached to each of the cabs by one or more lift cables to facilitate the independent movement of all cabs. Existing buildings can also be retrofit for compatibility with the present invention. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306409 | ELEVATOR GOVERNOR HAVING TWO TRIPPING MECHANISMS ON SEPARATE SHEAVES - An exemplary elevator system includes an elevator car. A first governor sheave is supported on the elevator car for movement with the elevator car. The first governor sheave is supported for rotational movement relative to the elevator car responsive to movement of the elevator car. A first governor tripping mechanism is supported on the first governor sheave. The first governor tripping mechanism provides an indication to perform a first governor function for controlling the speed of the elevator car responsive to the elevator car moving at a speed above a first threshold speed. A second governor sheave is supported on the elevator car for movement with the elevator car and for rotational movement relative to the elevator car responsive to movement of the elevator car. A second governor tripping mechanism is supported on the second governor sheave. The second governor tripping mechanism provides an indication to perform a second governor function for controlling a speed of the elevator car responsive to the elevator car moving at a speed above a second threshold speed. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306410 | BRAKE LINING WEAR INDICATOR, DISC BRAKE HAVING SUCH AN INDICATOR AND BRAKE SHOES FOR SUCH A DISC BRAKE - The invention relates to a device for indicating wear on the friction lining of a brake shoe of a disc brake, having an electrically conductive unit which comes into electrical contact with the brake disc when a first predetermined wear limit is reached during braking, wherein the electrically conductive unit is elongate and a section adjacent to the section lying closest to the brake disc in the installed state forms an angle between 0° and 90°, preferably between 2° and 20°, more preferably between 8° and 16° with the plane of the brake disc. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306411 | Cart Braking System - A braking system for a cart is described herein. The braking system can include a pair of chocks positioned proximate to a wheel of a wheel assembly, where the wheel assembly is coupled to a cart frame. The braking system can also include a handle mechanically coupled to the cart frame, where the handle has an engaged position when a force is applied to the handle, and where the handle has a disengaged position when no force is applied to the handle. The braking system can also include a brake release mechanism coupled to the pair of chocks and the handle. When the handle is in the disengaged position, the pair of chocks are engaged with the wheel and the brake release mechanism is disengaged. When the handle is in the engaged position, the pair of chocks are disengaged from the wheel and the brake release mechanism is engaged. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306412 | SAFETY RELEASE - A safety release for a clamping brake mechanism in which the clamping force increases with increasing loads and the force required to release the clamping brake also increases. The safety release comprises a fixed housing, a cable release coupled to the housing, a pivot link coupling an end of said cable release and constrained to pivot through a predetermined arc. A release rod is coupled to an end of the pivot link remote from the release lever, and a compression spring extends between the end of said pivot link and the release rod, such that the spring will compress in the event the force to move the release rod exceeds the spring constant. This compresses the spring and prevents the release rod from moving to release the clamping brake. The compression spring, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of stacked Belleville washers. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306413 | DOUBLE ACTING FLUID CYLINDER LOCK - A brake for a gas spring rod includes a lock base having an axially extending central aperture and a pair of associated conical surfaces surrounding the aperture. It also includes a pair of clamping members positioned on opposite sides of the lock base, each of the members including a center aperture and a conical surface having an axis offset from the axis of said center aperture. The clamping members are coupled to the lock base by a coupling including a bias spring for moving the clamping members into engagement with the lock base with the respective conical surfaces in contact such that the center apertures are offset from said central aperture of said lock base. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306414 | FIXING INTERFACE FOR A MACHINERY BRAKE, AND A MACHINERY BRAKE - A mechanical fixing interface for fixing a machinery brake in a hoisting machine, a machinery brake, and a method for installing the machinery brake are disclosed. The fixing interface is formed in the frame part of the hoisting machine. The fixing interface includes two fixing surfaces for receiving the fixing lugs of the machinery brake, and between the fixing surfaces is a space for the machinery brake. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306415 | Disc for Disc Brakes - A carbon composite braking band or rotor for a disc brake has at least one strengthening ring, made of carbon-carbon material, located near or at a potential cracking point of the braking band. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306416 | BRAKE DISC WITH SYMMETRIC GROOVE PATTERN - A brake disc for a wheeled vehicle; said brake disc including opposing annular braking surfaces; each of said surfaces provided with an identical pattern of disparate arcuate groove segments; said groove segments arranged in groups oriented in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions; each of said groups including, one series of at least two arcuate groove segments lying along a common arc extending from proximate a hub of said braking surface to proximate the periphery of said braking surface, one inward arcuate groove segment extending from proximate said hub to a point intermediate said hub and said periphery, and one outward arcuate groove segment extending from a point intermediate said hub and said periphery to proximate said periphery. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306417 | DAMPER DEVICE - A damper device includes an inner part having a cylindrical shape; an outer part including an annular space with a bottom to rotatably or relatively rotatably house the inner part from one cylinder end side; and a viscous fluid filled in the annular space. An outer side of the inner part is formed with a circular groove to fit an outside seal ring. Also, an inner side of the inner part is formed with a circular step surface positioned closer to the one cylinder end side than the circular groove, and positioning an inside seal ring. A depth of the circular groove has a dimension approximately half a thickness of the inner part at a portion forming the circular groove. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306418 | Fluidic Dampening Device - A fluidic dampening device having a housing containing a rotatably mounted wiper that sealingly moves within the housing. The housing contains a bypass channel. In a first embodiment, a control shaft is rotatably mounted within the housing. The control shaft has discrete indentations of varying sizes and is so located in the housing that either no indentation or only one indentation lies within the bypass channel at a given time. A second embodiment differs from the first in that a continuous indentation is cut around the shaft in such a manner that for a first area there is no cut in the shaft and then the indentation commences and becomes increasingly deeper as it progress around the shaft until the continuous indentation stops upon reaching the first area. The bypass channel is completely open when the deepest point of the indentation has been rotated into the bypass channel. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306419 | SHOCK ABSORBING MEMBER - A shock absorbing member may include a cylindrical member that is configured to receive an impact load axially applied and to be axially collapsed, a wood member that is received in the cylindrical member while an axial direction of annual rings thereof is aligned with an axial direction of the cylindrical member, and positioning means for positioning axially both end portions of the wood member relative to axially both end portions of the cylindrical member such that a clearance can be formed between an outer surface of the wood member and an inner wall surface of the cylindrical member over an entire circumference thereof. The wood member and the cylindrical member are configured to receive the impact load in an axial direction thereof. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306420 | PIEZOELECTRIC LIQUID INERTIA VIBRATION ELIMINATOR - A tunable vibration isolator with active tuning elements having a housing, fluid chamber, and at least one tuning port. A piston is resiliently disposed within the housing. A vibration isolation fluid is disposed within the fluid chambers and the tuning ports. The tunable vibration isolator may employ either a solid tuning mass approach or a liquid tuning mass approach. The active vibration elements are preferably solid-state actuators. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306421 | SUITCASE WITH CONNECTION FOR A PARTITION MADE OF DOUBLE MATERIAL - A suitcase is described, comprising a body with an edge adapted to be coupled to a space of a connection means for a partition adapted to divide the internal space of the suitcase into an inferior space and a superior space, said connection means comprising a raceway adapted to be slidingly coupled to a sliding element which is complementary to the raceway and fixed to a support element with which the partition is integrally associated. Said connection means includes an internal portion of the body made of soft material, at the extremity of which the raceway made of rigid material is fixed, and an external portion of the body made of soft material, the sliding element being made of rigid material fixed to the support element made of soft material. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306422 | Vertical curve rail and method - A device and method for suspending or holding down an overhead contact wire used for supplying power to electrical railway vehicles and trolley buses at the crest or trough of a vertical curve where the contact wire has an abrupt change in line angle. The device smoothes out the abrupt angle into a curve, parabolic in form and of a radius that is smooth for trouble-free operation of current collectors while maintaining elastic suspension. Contact wire uplift continues while passing through the device so that there is an avoidance of hard spots which cause uneven and accelerated contact wire wear. The device can further be used at the crest or trough of a vertical curve to maintain contact wire alignment where a horizontal curve with curve pull is encountered concurrently. | 2013-11-21 |
20130306423 | VEHICLE POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - It is provided a vehicle power transmission device having a torque converter and a power transmission mechanism in a power transmission path between an engine and drive wheels, the torque converter including an input-side rotating member disposed with a plurality of pump blades, an output-side rotating member disposed with a plurality of turbine blades receiving a fluid flow from the pump blades, and a stator disposed with a stator blade disposed between the pump blades and the turbine blades, the power transmission mechanism transmitting power input to an input shaft from the torque converter to a subsequent stage, within a circulation flow passage allowing circulation of fluid in the torque converter, a circulation outward passage allowing the fluid to flow toward the inside of the torque converter at the time of the circulation being made up of a gap between the input shaft of the power transmission mechanism and a tubular stator shaft coupled via a one way clutch to the stator, and the stator shaft being concentric with the input shaft and has a diameter larger than the input shaft, the torque converter including a lockup clutch selectively coupling the input-side rotating member to the output-side rotating member, the lockup clutch having a release-side chamber consisting of a portion of the circulation outward passage and having an inner pressure increased by supply of the fluid when the lockup clutch is released, the lockup clutch being disposed on a side opposite to the stator shaft relative to the output-side rotating member, the circulation outward passage including a through-hole penetrating the output-side rotating member in an axial center direction of the torque converter to be in communication with a gap between the input shaft of the power transmission mechanism and the stator shaft, and a gap in the axial center direction between the stator and the output-side rotating member being oil-tightly sealed on an outer circumferential side of the through-hole. | 2013-11-21 |