47th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120291272 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - An FPCB and a method of manufacturing the same, in which an electrical signal-conductive portion of the FPCB is subjected to little stress so as not to be broken by fatigue in spite of repeated bending of the FPCB, thereby increasing the lifetime of the FPCB. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291273 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN LED LIGHT ENGINE WITH APPLIED FOIL CONSTRUCTION - An L.E.D. lamp assembly ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291274 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING ELECTRO-COMPONENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic component embedded printed circuit board and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The electronic component embedded printed circuit board in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can include a first substrate, which has a cavity formed therein, a first electronic component, which is embedded in the cavity in a face-down manner, a second electronic component, which is stacked on an upper side of the first electronic component and embedded in the cavity in a face-up manner, and a second substrate, which is stacked on upper and lower surfaces of the first substrate. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291275 | METHOD OF FORMING METAL INTERCONNECTION LINE ON FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE - Provided is a method of forming a metal interconnection line on a flexible substrate, wherein the method includes: coating a hard mask layer on at least one surface of the flexible substrate, followed by performing photolithography thereon to form a predetermined hard mask pattern; etching a portion of the flexible substrate by using the hard mask pattern as a mask to form a trench; plasma treating the inside of the trench by using a treatment gas for pre-treating the flexible substrate; coating a seed layer inside the trench; removing the hard mask pattern; and filling the inside of the trench coated with the seed layer with metal. A metal interconnection line formed by using the method may have a strong adhesion force with respect to the flexible substrate. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291276 | FLEX-RIGID WIRING BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a flex-rigid wiring board includes positioning a flexible board and a non-flexible substrate adjacent to each other, forming a metal layer over the flexible board such that the metal layer is formed to stop laser irradiation from reaching into the flexible board, forming an insulating layer such that the insulating layer covers the metal layer, the flexible board and the non-flexible substrate, irradiating laser upon the insulating layer such that a portion of the insulating layer covering the metal layer is cut; and removing the portion of the insulating layer covering the metal layer from the flexible board such that at least a portion of the flexible board is exposed. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291277 | METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A SEALED CONNECTION - The invention relates to a method for establishing a sealed connection between two electric conductors, in particular a strand of a carbon brush and a connecting conductor of a supplementary electric component, wherein contact sections ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291278 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CONNECTOR TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING MULTI-STAGE CONNECTOR - 2N (where N=1, 2, 3, . . . ) rod-shaped terminals, having overall lengths that vary in sequence, are formed out of a single metal plate by press punching. In the metal plate, rod bodies bridging between a first carrier and a second carrier are arranged so that the lengthwise direction of the rod bodies is perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the metal plate, the 2N terminals are divided such that the first N in descending order of length are in a first group, and the remaining N are in a second group, the n-th shortest terminal and the n-th longest terminal are selected from the terminals of the first and second groups and combined one by one, and each combined pair of terminals is disposed in series over one rod body. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291279 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE IGNITION TIMING TOOL - The internal combustion engine ignition timing tool ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291280 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF IMPELLER FOR FLUID TRANSMITTING DEVICE - In a manufacturing method of an impeller for a fluid transmitting device, multiple guide grooves aligned in a peripheral direction to allow communication between adjacent ones of multiple positioning holes are provided in a concave inner surface of a core in advance; and in a step of melting a brazing material and causing the molten brazing material to penetrate into gaps between coupling pieces and positioning holes that are fitted to each other and further into gaps between the core and the blades, the molten brazing material is guided to the positioning holes through the multiple guide grooves. Accordingly, the step allows the molten brazing material to be efficiently guided to the gaps between the coupling pieces and positioning holes, thereby improving the yield of the brazing material and preventing an influence of a residual brazing material over the rotational balance of the impeller. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291281 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING INK JET RECORDING HEAD - A process for producing an ink jet recording head which includes a substrate having a first and a second surface opposing to each other, a common liquid chamber formed by machining the substrate from the second surface so as to reduce the thickness of a part of the substrate and a plurality of independent ink supply ports that communicate with the common liquid chamber and are through-holes extending through the substrate, and a nozzle structure that is formed on the first surface and has an ink flow path communicating with the independent ink supply ports and an ink ejection orifice communicating with the ink flow path. The process includes patterning a resist applied to the substrate using a photomask for forming the independent ink supply ports, wherein infrared alignment is conducted at a depression of the substrate upon alignment between the photomask and the substrate using an alignment mark. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291282 | Device for Remachining a Safety Valve - The apparatus, for re-machining safety valves in situ on high pressure/high temperature plant and pipework, comprises a first gearbox and a second gearbox. The first gearbox has a first centre of rotation associated therewith and is configured to receive a driving torque. The second gearbox has a second centre of rotation associated therewith, is coupled to and is configured to be driven by the first gearbox. Coupling means is provided for transferring the drive torque from the first gearbox to the second gearbox. The coupling means is configured to define the location of the second centre of rotation relative to the first centre of rotation. A removable accessory assembly is provided and is coupled to the second gearbox, for carrying out a cutting, grinding or lapping operation to recondition a surface of a safety valve. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291283 | VEHICLE WHEEL MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for manufacturing a vehicle wheel is suggested in which the vehicle wheel can provide function and effect of preventing molding defects during molding of an outer rim portion and/or an inner rim portion having sound absorbing spaces | 2012-11-22 |
20120291284 | Dental Prosthesis Manufacturing Aids - Dental prostheses may be manufactured based on electronic models of the prostheses. Manufacturing aids may be used to check manufacturing quality of the dental prosthesis and components thereof. For example, a jig may be used during and after the manufacture of the dental prostheses and systems and methods for using the same. A customized tooth die may be designed and fabricated to fit a dental prosthesis or components thereof in a jig for inspection. A customized jig may be designed and fabricated for inspecting a dental prosthesis or components thereof throughout the manufacturing process. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291285 | Aircraft Structure for High Capacity Pull Off - A method and apparatus comprising a composite elongate member, a channel, and a number of composite structures. The composite elongate member has a side configured for attachment to a structure. The channel is on the side of the composite elongate member and extends along a length of the composite elongate member. The number of composite structures is configured for placement in the channel and to attach a portion of the side of the composite elongate member to the structure. The number of composite structures is configured to increase a capacity of the composite elongate member to withstand forces that pull the composite elongate member away from the structure. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291286 | Method for Fabricating a Reinforced Wide Shallow Concrete Beam with Increased Shear Resistance Efficiency - A method for fabricating a reinforced concrete beam which greatly increases the effectiveness of stirrups in contributing to shear resistance. The method for fabricating a reinforced concrete beam generally includes the steps of positioning a plurality of rebars parallel with respect to each other to form the internal reinforced frame of the beam. A plurality of stirrups may then be extended around the plurality of rebars to provide additional support. An equivalent spacing value is computed in terms of transverse spacing (s | 2012-11-22 |
20120291287 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY - A method of manufacturing a ball joint assembly including providing an internal centerpiece substantially in the shape of a hollow truncated sphere, placing the centerpiece within a metal hollow sleeve and deforming the sleeve by forcing the sleeve against an outer surface of the centerpiece to shape the sleeve to complement the outer surface of the centerpiece, forming at least one groove in an exterior surface of the sleeve and there after molding a plastic matrix composite material over the exterior surface of the sleeve to form an external body over the sleeve. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291288 | RAZOR WITH BLADE HEATING SYSTEM - A blade cartridge for a shaving razor contains a series of parallel blades, and at least two wire conductors of an electric circuit connected to the blades at spaced intervals to provide an electric current flow through the blades in a manner that provides more efficient heat distribution across the length of the blades. The ends of the blades may be held in place by staples that are insulated from the electric circuit. A thin conductive film may be fitted to be in contact with the ends of the blades to insure conductivity throughout the entire length of each blade. A radiator effect of the heated blades causes the blades to become warmer when the blades are placed against the skin surface and air is unable to circulate between the blades. The blades become less hot when removed from the skin and air circulates between the blades. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291289 | SHAVING DEVICE WITH DUAL CUTTING ELEMENTS - An accessory for use with a shaving device includes a hollow flexible body having an open first end constructed to receive a free end of the shaving device that is opposite a razor blade and a closed second end. The closed second end has an arcuate shape. The accessory also includes a plurality of micro-blades disposed at the closed second end along an arcuate-shaped exterior surface thereof for trimming hair located in difficult to reach rounded facial areas. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291290 | Open Top Razor Cap and Dispenser - A disposable combination open top razor cap with razor head having an aerosol dispenser as the handle. The shaving cream can be dispensed by simply depressing the nozzle that is open on the cap and comes out through an extended dispenser opening. When the open top cap with the razor blade is attached the dispenser it is used as part of the handle. Also the razor cap does not need to be removed to spray out the shaving cream. Also the open top razor cap is removable so it could put on a full aerosol dispenser if the one it is on is empty. If the razor is worn it can be replaced with a newer open top razor on the dispenser. Additionally the razor itself can be replaced by itself on the open top razor cap. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291291 | Folding knife capable of preventing automatic folding - The present invention is to provide a folding knife capable of preventing automatic folding, which includes a handle having first, second and third plates, and a blade pivotally connected between the first and second plates by a pivot. The second plate is provided with a resilient stopper having a first end fixed to the second plate and a second end extending toward the first plate in a slanting manner. The third plate has one side corresponding in position to the second plate and concavely provided with an engaging hole. When the blade is fully rotated out of the handle, the second end of the resilient stopper presses against one end of the blade and thereby keeps the blade fully rotated out of the handle. Thus, when a force applied to the blade is excessively large, the resilient stopper will not be shifted away from the position against the blade. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291292 | Folding knife with safety switch - The present invention relates to a folding knife having a blade pivotally connected to a handle and a positioning device including a resilient plate and a positioning element, wherein the positioning element has a middle section pivotally connected in the handle, and the resilient plate has a first end fixed in the handle and a second end movably pressing against a first end of the positioning element and thereby causing a second end of the positioning element to press against the blade. A safety switch has a first end jutting out of the handle and a second end movably located in the handle and corresponding to the resilient plate. When the safety switch is moved toward the blade, the second end of the safety switch is inserted between the positioning element and the resilient plate to prevent the positioning element from swinging about an axis defined by its middle section. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291293 | OPEN-CLOSE WORK IMPLEMENT - An open-close work implement is provided which an operator does not need to operate carefully while adjusting closing force applied to an open-close operation part by delicately increasing or reducing the closing force, wherein an object can be easily held without being damaged by an extremely simple operation of merely gripping or squeezing the open-close operation part ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291294 | RECIPROCATING POWER TOOL - A reciprocating power tool and drive mechanism with a drive shaft mounted for reciprocating movement relative to a housing along a center longitudinal axis of the drive shaft. The drive shaft has a front end adapted to attach to an external shaft or tool attachment, a rear end, and a slot oriented perpendicular to the center longitudinal axis of the drive shaft between the front and rear ends. A motor driven shaft imparts rotary movement to a pinion gear, which meshes with a crown gear to impart rotary motion to the crown gear about its center axis. A drive pin connected to the crown gear has an eccentric pin eccentrically offset relative to the center axis of the crown gear for engagement in the slot of the drive shaft so as to impart the reciprocating movement to the drive shaft on rotation of the crown gear. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291295 | RAZOR WITH ROTATING AND LOCKING HEAD - In one aspect of the present invention, a razor has a handle, a razor cartridge, and an engaging mechanism having a first engaging member secured to the handle and a second engaging member secured to the razor cartridge. Each of the first and second engaging members has a surface and a structural pattern formed thereon. The structural pattern on the surface of the first engaging member is substantially complementary to the structural pattern on the surface of the second engaging member. As assembled, the surface of the first engaging member is in substantial contact with the surface of the second engaging member such that the structural pattern on the surface of the first engaging member and the structural pattern on the surface of the second engaging member are complementarily and mutually engaged so as to lock the first engaging member to the second engaging member, and the razor cartridge is aligned with the handle in an angle, β. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291296 | Special Bow Sighting Improvement known as the Revolver - A bow sighting improvement device employing fiber optic elements and using an electro-mechanical control to illuminate one pin only and to provide a leveling control function to the optic system. The device is secured to the archery bow and fiber optic bow sight. It is comprised of a revolver device with a power source, light source and a control system with features; a means to attach the revolver to an optical bow sight that sight having at least two fiber optic sight tips powered each by a fiber strand; a means to attach the revolver device to an archery bow wherein the control system may singularly power one fiber optic strand and light one sight tip and wherein the intensity of the lighting of the tip may be controlled; a tilt/torque switch assembly; and a means for connecting the tilt switch assembly to the revolver control system. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291297 | COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE WITH ROTATABLE GRIP - A portable coordinate measuring machine (PCMM) can have one or more rotatable grip assemblies to provide a location for an operator to grasp the PCMM. A rotatable grip assembly can include a rotatable sleeve, a grip portion disposed over the sleeve, and one or more retaining rings to prevent the rotatable grip from axially sliding along one or more members of an articulated arm PCMM. A PCMM can include two rotatable grips to allow an operator to grasp the PCMM with both hands for positioning and repositioning operations. One rotatable grip can be positioned on an arm member most distant the PCMM base, and another rotatable grip can be positioned on a housing at least partially encasing an articulating joint assembly coupled to the arm member most distant the PCMM base. Other numbers of and locations of rotatable grip assemblies can be used in PCMMs. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291298 | POWER TAKEOFF GASKET SELECTION TOOLS AND METHODS - Devices and methods to facilitate proper installation of a power takeoff on a transmission are disclosed. Embodiments include gauges and methods that enable users to properly select the thickness of the gasket between the power takeoff and the transmission housing to minimize gear backlash and gear interference while installing a power takeoff on a transmission. In one embodiment, the gauge is of unitary construction with at least one surface adapted to contact the transmission housing and another surface adapted to avoid contact with the transmission gear by at least 2/1000 inches and at most 3/100 inches when the gasket thickness is proper for minimizing gear backlash and interference. Alternate embodiments include cutouts that aid in aligning the gauge within the transmission housing and can assist in determining the appropriate gasket thickness. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291299 | SHEET LENGTH MEASURING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet length measuring device includes a rotating body configured to rotate with a movement of a sheet in a conveying direction; a position detecting unit configured to detect leading and trailing ends of the sheet passing through a position of the rotating body; a measuring unit configured to measure a rotation amount of the rotating body and output an origin signal per one revolution of the rotating body; a storage unit configured to store changes of a sheet conveying amount with respect to respective rotation angles in one revolution of the rotating body; and a calculating unit configured to calculate a corrected length of the sheet from a value obtained from a rotation angle of the rotating body when the leading end of the sheet is detected and a value obtained from a rotation angle of the rotating body when the trailing end of the sheet is detected. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291300 | AIR DRYING APPARATUS - An air drying apparatus includes a main body, a work cabinet, a first air blower and a second blower. The work cabinet includes a plurality of air knives. The first air blower and the second air blower are connected to the work cabinet through a number of pipes, and the power of the first air blower is higher than the second air blower. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291301 | DEVICE FOR DRYING HAIR WITH PROVISION OF AIR FLOW WITH AIR JETS DRIVEN BY COUPLING AN ELECTRONIC HAIR DRYER AND HAIR DRYER PROVISION OF AIR FLOW WITH DRIVEN AIR JETS - “DEVICE FOR DRYING HAIR WITH PROVISION OF AIR FLOW WITH AIR JETS DRIVEN BY COUPLING AN ELECTRIC HAIR DRYER AND HAIR DRYER WITH PROVISION OF AIR FLOW WITH DRIVEN AIR JETS”, wherein said device for drying hair is indicated by referral number ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291302 | NOISE-REDUCING LAUNDRY DRUM FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A drum for a household appliance, and a household appliance having a drum, wherein the drum includes a cylindrical shell, a front sheet on a front of the cylindrical shell, and a rear sheet on a rear of the cylindrical shell, wherein a portion of the cylindrical shell includes a noise-dampening coating. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291303 | HAND DRYER - A hand dryer comprising a plurality of hand dryer nozzles—one or more for each of a user's hands. The left hand dryer nozzle(s) are arranged to extend across the width of the user's left hand when it is held palm-open in front of the left-hand nozzle(s), and the right-hand dryer nozzle(s) are likewise arranged to extend across the width of the user's right hand when it is held palm-open in front of the right-hand nozzle(s). The left-hand nozzle(s) extend axially along the wall of a first air supply duct, and the right hand nozzle(s) similarly extend axially along the wall of a second air supply duct. Each air supply duct communicates at its inlet end—being the end nearer the user's respective thumb in use—with a motor driven-fan for driving an axial airflow through duct. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291304 | DIELECTRIC DRYER DRUM - A method for heating an object having a variable weight that includes a medium is provided. The method comprises: (A) placing the object having the variable weight including medium into an enclosure; (B) initiating a heating process by subjecting medium including the object having the variable weight to a variable AC electrical field; and (C) controlling the heating process. The object has substantially absorbed medium in a first “cool” state and therefore includes a maximum weight in the first “cool” state due to absorption of medium. The object is substantially free from medium in a second “heated” state due to substantial release of medium from the object, wherein the released medium is evaporated during the heating process. The heating process is completed when the object is substantially transitioned into the second “heated” state. The method further comprises using an air flow having an ambient temperature inside the enclosure to carry away the evaporated medium from the enclosure. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291305 | MICROWAVE VACUUM-DRYING OF ORGANIC MATERIALS - An apparatus | 2012-11-22 |
20120291306 | DRYING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ETHANOL PRODUCTION - The apparatus and methods disclosed herein relate to the production of dried co-products from stillage produced by an ethanol production facility. In various aspects, the apparatus and methods disclosed herein relate to an ethanol production facility that produces ethanol and stillage from grain, and a pulse combustion dryer in communication with the ethanol production facility to receive stillage therefrom and adapted to dry the stillage into a dried material | 2012-11-22 |
20120291307 | Device for Removing Liquid from a Part of a Vehicle - A device for removing liquid from a part of a vehicle, the liquid removal device including an intake ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291308 | HINGED NOZZLE VEHICLE DRYING ASSEMBLY - A support having an inverted U-shape defining a top plenum for distributing air and extending along a top plenum axis and a pair of legs extending downwardly from the top plenum in a spaced and parallel relationship. The top plenum of the support defines an attachment opening at an attachment angle. A bag extends downwardly at the attachment angle from the top plenum to a distal end in an inflated position. A nozzle is disposed the distal end of the bag to define a nozzle opening extending along a nozzle plane. The bag includes a major length and a curved portion. The curved portion of the bag includes a minor length and a filler length. The filler length positions the nozzle to be slanted open at a first nozzle acute angle of 20° forwardly in the inflated position and at a second nozzle acute angle of 20° rearwardly in an up position. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291309 | FOOTWEAR ASSEMBLIES HAVING REINFORCED INSOLE PORTIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Footwear assemblies including reinforced insole portions and associated methods of use and manufacture are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a footwear assembly includes an upper coupled to an insole. The insole includes a first surface opposite a second surface. The first surface is configured to face a user's foot when inserted in the upper. The upper at least partially wraps around and is stitched directly to the second surface of the insole. The footwear assembly further includes a midsole adjacent to the second surface of the insole, and an outsole adjacent to the midsole. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291310 | Fully-Opening Footwear Systems - The present invention relates to articles with cavities capable of receiving objects as a result of extending an opening into a cavity capable of receiving the objects. For example, the opening in an article of footwear can be extended into the toe box to allow for the easier insertion and removal of a foot. The present invention also relates to systems that permit the article to be secured to the object after it has been inserted. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291311 | Tethered Fluid-Filled Chambers - An article of footwear may incorporate a chamber with an outer barrier and a tether element. The barrier may be formed from a polymer material that defines an interior cavity, and tether element may be located within the interior cavity and joined to opposite sides of the barrier. Upon pressurization of the chamber, the tether element may extend across the interior cavity and be placed in tension by the outward force of a pressurized fluid within the interior cavity. The tether element may have a variety of configurations. For example, the tether element may have a diagonal orientation, or different tether elements may have different lengths. A tether element may also have plates or tie pieces secured to opposite sides of the chamber, with one or more tethers extending between. Also, the tether element may include one of more sheets that extend across the interior cavity. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291312 | Tethered Fluid-Filled Chambers - An article of footwear may incorporate a chamber with an outer barrier and a tether element. The barrier may be formed from a polymer material that defines an interior cavity, and tether element may be located within the interior cavity and joined to opposite sides of the barrier. Upon pressurization of the chamber, the tether element may extend across the interior cavity and be placed in tension by the outward force of a pressurized fluid within the interior cavity. The tether element may have a variety of configurations. For example, the tether element may have a diagonal orientation, or different tether elements may have different lengths. A tether element may also have plates or tie pieces secured to opposite sides of the chamber, with one or more tethers extending between. Also, the tether element may include one of more sheets that extend across the interior cavity. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291313 | Tethered Fluid-Filled Chambers - An article of footwear may incorporate a chamber with an outer barrier and a tether element. The barrier may be formed from a polymer material that defines an interior cavity, and tether element may be located within the interior cavity and joined to opposite sides of the barrier. Upon pressurization of the chamber, the tether element may extend across the interior cavity and be placed in tension by the outward force of a pressurized fluid within the interior cavity. The tether element may have a variety of configurations. For example, the tether element may have a diagonal orientation, or different tether elements may have different lengths. A tether element may also have plates or tie pieces secured to opposite sides of the chamber, with one or more tethers extending between. Also, the tether element may include one of more sheets that extend across the interior cavity. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291314 | Article of Footwear Having an Upper with a Structured Intermediate Layer - An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the footwear are disclosed. The footwear has an upper and a sole structure. The upper is secured to sole structure and the upper is formed from three layers: a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The second layer is formed from a polymer material and molded to the first layer, but the second layer may alternately be molded to the third layer. The third layer is joined with at least one of the first layer and the second layer such that the second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291315 | Articles with Retractable Traction Elements - Articles of manufacture and articles of wear may include one or more traction elements. Portions of the traction elements may be extendable and/or retractable. The traction elements have at least a two-plate construction that is designed to moderate a force that is applied to one of the plates. This construction may be used in articles of footwear having cleats or other traction elements. A force applied by a wearer's foot may be moderated by the two-plate construction. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291316 | COUPLER - Couplers for attaching an accessory to an excavator arm of an excavator. Couplers having a first side for attaching the coupler to the excavator arm and a second side onto which the accessory will be coupled. The coupler includes a latch for selectively securing and releasing an attachment pin of the accessory in a jaw, groove, hook or slot in the second side of the coupler. The coupler is fully controllable from within the cab of the excavator and it allows improved security in the securement of the accessory to the coupler, i.e. preventing accidental decouplings, but while still allowing intentional decoupling operations to be carried out without undue burden. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291317 | Remote Control Snow Remover - A self propelled snow remover machine with a computer control panel a camera, a funnel design snow brush. The computer control panel controls the snow remover machine through a downloaded application with cloud technology and is access through many different electronic devices. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291318 | SPREADER COMPONENT FOR A DRAGLINE EXCAVATOR - A spreader component for use with a dragline excavator. Two dumpblocks are connected to the component in a spaced apart manner. The spreader component may include an in-use upper coupling arrangement for enabling coupling of the component to a hoist link of the dragline, at least first and second spaced apart in-use anterior coupling arrangements each for enabling coupling of the component to a respective dump block, and at least first and second spaced apart in-use lateral coupling arrangements each for enabling coupling of the component to a respective lift chain for a bucket of the excavator. An elongate connector may connect each lift chain to a respective lateral coupling arrangement in use. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291319 | Apparatus And Method for Material Distribution - Apparatus and method for material distribution, including a draw-bar to which is fixedly connected a bucket body. Wheels are attached to the drawbar on opposite sides of the bucket body between an open side and a gate thereof. A lower edge of the open side of the bucket body, which can receive material, is in the form of a cutting blade or teeth. The gate, which is disposed opposite from the open side, can be opened and closed. At least part of a top side of the bucket body forms a platform for an operator. At least one engine is provided and is drivingly connected to the wheels. A handlebar is connected to the bucket body, forward of the platform, for pivoting the bucket body about the wheels so that the cutting blade or teeth can be brought into or out of contact with a surface. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291320 | SCRAPER WITH LATERAL TILT - A scraper that has a frame that supports wheels. The scraper includes a blade and a blade height and tilt assembly that are connected to the frame in order to both adjust the height of the blade and the angle at which the blade cuts soil. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291321 | Checkout Divider with Optical Effect - A checkout divider having an optically variable effect. The divider includes a sleeve including optically variable material that is disposed upon a face of the sleeve. The sleeve is formed to take on a three-dimensional structure. The divider includes a pair of end caps that are configured to fixedly receive each end of the sleeve. The divider also includes a curved bearing surface associated with the end caps. The curved bearing surface is disposable such that upon disturbance of an equilibrium of the checkout divider, the optically variable material exhibits a change in aspect. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291322 | ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ASSEMBLY - An achievement award assembly includes a first panel having a semi-transparent area, a second panel having an award indicia that is visible through the semi-transparent area and a mount. The semi-transparent area may be configured such that the award indicia, when viewed through the semi-transparent area, appears as an engraved metallic plate. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291323 | PICTURE FRAME WITH RECORDING FUNCTION - This invention is a huggable picture frame in the form of a person or doll, with an audio playback and recording unit. The shape of the invention is preferably a human shape in a soft sculpture, with a frame capable of holding a photograph. The audio playback and recording unit is activated by at least one remote button. The audio playback and recording unit contains a microphone or other audio input device and a speaker or other audio output device. The audio playback and recording unit and power supply are enclosed within the soft sculpture with sufficient cushioning that the presence of such relatively hard objects is not easily felt while the soft sculpture is hugged or squeezed. The overall impression of the picture frame is a huggable doll, which with a selected photograph, presents a reminder of a particular person to the user of the picture frame. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291324 | DOUBLE-BARRELLED GUN AND TWO-ROW MAGAZINE - The present invention relates to a gun ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291325 | MAGAZINE SAFETY ASSEMBLY - A magazine safety assembly configured for use in a firearm includes a pivot point assembly. A lever assembly, including a first portion and a second portion, is configured to pivot about the pivot point assembly from an engaged position to a disengaged position. When positioned in the engaged position, the first portion of the lever assembly releasably engages a trigger assembly of the firearm. When positioned in the disengaged position, the second portion of the lever assembly releasably engages an ammunition magazine assembly positioned within a magazine well of the firearm. A spring assembly is configured to bias the lever assembly into the engaged position when the ammunition magazine assembly is not positioned within the magazine well the firearm. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291326 | AMBIDEXTROUS THUMB SAFETY ASSEMBLY - An ambidextrous thumb safety assembly, configured for use in a firearm, includes a first lever assembly for positioning on a first side of the firearm, a second lever assembly for positioning on a second side of the firearm, and a monolithic shaft assembly for coupling the first lever assembly and the second lever assembly. The monolithic shaft assembly includes a first support portion configured to rotatably engage a first portion of a frame of the firearm, a second support portion configured to rotatably engage a second portion of the frame of the firearm, and a control portion configured to selectively prohibit operation of a trigger mechanism of the firearm. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291327 | BIOMETRIC QUICK RELEASE GUN LOCK - A quick biometric gun lock has a hinge located between two sides such that the two sides open and close about the hinge and a cavity between the two sides for reception of the finger protector and trigger mechanism of a gun such that the quick biometric gun lock encloses the trigger and finger protection area. A control shaft is attached to one of the sides having teeth for closure of the gunlock and extends into a hollow area of the other side. A control device in the other side is arranged to engage the teeth of the control shaft. This control device is either an electric motor or solenoid controlled by a microcontroller. For an electric motor the integral shaft moves a toothed servo shaft that is in contact with corresponding grooves of the electric motor's integral shaft; the solenoid has an integral shaft to control the gunlock. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291328 | SLIDE-ON SLIDE STOCK FOR FIREARM - A bump stock and interface system for a semi-automatic firearm. The interface system includes first and second bearing elements. A handle is provided with an integral finger rest. The bearing elements are configured to wholly disengage and re-engage from the handle via a straight linear disconnecting motion. In use, the user grasps the handle with one hand and places an index finger of the same hand firmly on the finger rest. When intending to fire a round of ammunition, the user pushes the receiver forward with their other hand so that the trigger collides with the finger. Recoil force quickly separates the trigger from the user's finger on the finger rest. The user again pushes forward the receiver to repeat the firing cycle. A lock can be selectively engaged to prevent longitudinal movement of the firearm relative to the handle, thereby returning the firearm to normal semi-automatic functionality. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291329 | Rimfire Action Platform Conversion - A rifle conversion platform assembly comprised of components to fit around an existing action such that attachment locations such as a hand guard, pistol grip, and butt stock attachment locations are provided to have conventional rifle components, which in one form may be components of a high caliber semiautomatic rifle such as an AR-15, attached thereto. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291330 | Palm wrench for 1911 style pistol barrel bushing - A handgun bushing removal tool, designed to encompass the end of the slide, to facilitate the safe and rapid removal and replacement of the barrel bushing on a 1911 type semi-automatic pistol. The tool contains an aperture generally conforming to the shape of a 1911 barrel bushing, which the bushing passes through, which when held in the palm of the hand, allows direct pressure to be applied to the spring plug while the tool is rotated. The tool is also designed to limit the rotation of the bushing by contacting the slide wall with the end of the slide when the correct amount of rotation has been achieved. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291331 | SCOPE MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR FIREARM - Scope mounting apparatus including a base designed to mate with a dovetail mounting rail on a firearm, and a mounting ring including arcuate elements pivotally joined together and movable between an open and a closed orientation. The ring is designed to receive a scope body in the open orientation and to enclose the scope body in the closed orientation. Mounting elements are fixed to the ring and positioned together in the closed orientation. A mounting block receives mounting elements therein. A mounting screw extends upwardly through the mounting block and into threaded engagement with a nut carried by the mounting elements. In the threadedly engaged orientation, the mounting screw and nut firmly hold the ring in the closed orientation. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291332 | Tip Up Fishing Device - A tip up fishing device with a substantially vertical arm and a substantially horizontal cross arm, a holding pin at its end which pivots from a substantially horizontal position, downwardly, to a substantially vertical position. The pin holds a spool of fishing line, rotatably mounted. A strike of a fish moves the pin from horizontal position to vertical position, moving the spool of line from a substantially vertical inclination of the spool face, with the line under pressure, to a substantially horizontal position of the spool face, allowing the line to pay out without significant resistance. The pivotal movement of the axis pin which holds the spool, from horizontal position to a downward vertical position, triggers both a flag and an electric light notification. The lower end of the upright portion of the rigid support is adaptable to attach to different bases as a means for support. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291333 | FISH HOOK WITH MULTIPLE CONVEX FACETS - A fish hook with multiple convex facets is provided. Each facet may have a length that is some multiple of the diameter of the hook body. In addition, each convex facet has a radius of curvature that is some multiple of the diameter of the wire. Each facet may alternatively be formed from first and second convex surfaces, having first and second curvatures. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291334 | FISH HOOK WITH MULTIPLE CONVEX FACETS - A fish hook with multiple convex facets is provided. Each facet may have a length that is some multiple of the diameter of the hook body. In addition, each convex facet has a radius of curvature that is some multiple of the diameter of the wire. Each facet may alternatively be formed from first and second convex surfaces, having first and second curvatures. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291335 | Fish Livewell and Padding System Therefor - This invention provides a livewell for storing and/or transporting live fish, and an insert for a livewell, including a padding system that is disposed between at least one wall of the tank one or more fish. The livewell or the insert may include one or more sensors, wherein the one or more sensors provide monitoring of oxygen, temperature, pH, and/or ammonia in the water of the livewell. The livewell or the insert may further include apparatus that performs at least one function selected from circulating, oxygenating, filtering, and chilling water in the livewell, optionally in accordance with at least one corresponding sensor. The padding system may include one or more portions that divide the livewell into two or more chambers, each chamber adapted to accommodate a fish. In one embodiment, the padding system comprises at least one pouch adapted to accommodate a fish. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291336 | Systems, Devices, and Methods for Protection From Bedbugs - A bedbug protective device has a carrier material, an attachment element coupled to the carrier material, and a sticky trap element coupled to the carrier material. The carrier material is impregnated with a bedbug repellent or insecticide. The carrier may be formed, for example, with its cross-section in a generally “C” shape with a back portion and first and second lip portions defining a channel, and with the first and second lip portions defining a longitudinal opening to the channel which is sized to permit bedbugs to enter the opening. The protective device first acts in a deterrent capacity, and secondly acts in a trapping capacity with respect to bedbugs. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291337 | Bug Housing for Attracting, Monitoring, and Detecting Bugs - The present invention provides a bug housing for attracting, monitoring and detecting bugs, including bed bugs. The housing | 2012-11-22 |
20120291338 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN EMULSION OF A FUEL AND AN EMULSIFIABLE COMPONENT - An apparatus and a method for producing an emulsion of a fuel and an emulsifiable component are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first cavitation chamber for receiving a first fluid, the first fluid being a first one of the fuel and the emulsifiable component, and wherein the apparatus is arranged to produce a swirling flow of the first fluid in the first cavitation chamber. The apparatus comprises a second cavitation chamber for receiving a second fluid, the second fluid being a second one of the fuel and the emulsifiable component, where the apparatus is arranged to produce a swirling flow of the second fluid in the second cavitation chamber. The first cavitation chamber further comprises an outlet and the first cavitation chamber, the outlet and the second cavitation chamber are arranged coaxially. The second cavitation chamber is arranged to receive the first fluid from the first cavitation chamber through the outlet. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291339 | PROTECTION OF LIQUID FUELS - A liquid concentrate comprising essentially:
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20120291340 | CONVERSION OF A SOLID BIOMASS MATERIAL - A process or a system for converting a solid biomass material is provided, comprising contacting the solid biomass material with a catalytic cracking catalyst at a temperature of more than 400° C. in a riser reactor to produce one or more cracked products. The riser reactor contains:
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20120291341 | How to produce synthetic gasolines or synthetic diesels using only natural gas as raw material. - My process does not convert natural gas into compressed natural gas, does not convert natural gas into liquified natural gas but uses 2 new chemical formulas to convert natural gas into synthetic gasolines or into synthetic diesels. After producing CO through a technology of partial combustion , my process improves Fischer-Tropsch process using CH4 instead of H2, following 2 new chemical equations and adding salt, NaCl, to an iron, FeO, catalyst or to any other catalyst capable of generating hydrocarbons. Instead of producing a large variety of synthetic hydrocarbons like other processes do, my process delivers only synthetic gasolines following 5 CH4+2 CO=C7H16+2 H2O or only synthetic diesels following 11 CH4+5 CO=C16H34+5 H2O thanks to the addition of salt to an iron catalyst or to any other catalyst. No oil refining needed. Because natural gas is the cleanest hydrocarbon, my process produces clean synthetic gasolines or clean synthetic diesels. Because the prices of natural gas are very low, my process produces clean synthetic gasolines or clean synthetic diesels at very low costs. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291342 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTED SOLID FUEL USING POROUS COAL AS STARTING MATERIAL - Provided is a manufacturing method for a briquetted solid fuel that can reduce the briquetting cost while maintaining the strength of the briquetted product. A mixed oil that includes a heavy oil and a solvent oil, and a porous coal are mixed to obtain a slurry. The slurry is dewatered by heating to obtain a dewatered slurry. Solvent oil is separated from the dewatered slurry to obtain a cake, the cake is heated, and solvent oil is further separated from the cake to obtain a modified coal. Moisture is added to the modified coal to obtain a moist modified coal with a moisture content of 3 wt % to 10 wt %, and then the moist modified coal is briquetted under pressure. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291343 | SYNTHETIC COAL AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SYNTHETIC COAL FROM FERMENTATION RESIDUE - The invention herein describe a novel process for producing a novel synthetic coal product from fermentation residues, such as, the waste materials from fermentation based ethanol production. The fermentation residue is subject to a hydrothermal carbonization process in an aqueous solution at a temperature and at a pressure sufficient to form a synthetic coal solid and a liquid component. This process does not require drying of the fermentation residue which provides for a more energy efficient method of processing thereof. The synthetic coal solid has a high heat content combustive material. The liquid component has nutrient value so that it can be recycled thereby permitting the sustainable recycling of such nutrients and the water in which those nutrients are dissolved. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291344 | Flexible Plant Protector - Described are devices and methods for providing protection to plants from cold and other weather. A plant cover or protector is constructed of a translucent or other material, a flexible or bendable material, cut into a two-dimensional blank or shape and provides an easily assembled, self-supporting structure to be placed over one or more plants or a location. The plant protector is erected without the use of tools or need for a separate frame or support. The plant protector may be used with stakes or spikes. The plant protector may be collapsed to a planar configuration. The plant protector may be easily and inexpensively manufactured. The plant protector may be repeatedly used from season to season. A top portion of each plant protector may be easily and quickly closed or opened such as by manual manipulation. The plant protector comprises one or more supports or feet for increased contact with the ground and resilience against wind. The plant protector may be folded from a blank into a three-dimensional frustum or conical shape and placed in a desired location. Other shapes such as hexagonal and octagonal cross sections are possible. A preferred form is tapered from bottom to top. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291345 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE MECHANIZED CULTIVATION OF AGRICULTURAL ESPALIERS - The invention relates to the field of crop production and is directed towards increasing the efficiency of the mechanized cultivation of agricultural espaliers. The solution to the aforementioned problem is achieved in that in the claimed mechanized cultivation method the tilling machines, as they move along the rows, are supported on the trellises, thus avoiding direct contact between the propulsive members of the tilling machines and the soil and preventing the latter from becoming compacted and destructured. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291346 | PLANTING MIX COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - This application provides planting mix compositions that include pelletized coir. Seed, cornmeal or corn flour, fungicide, and optionally activated charcoal and/or a super-absorbent polymer (SAP) can be included in the planting mix compositions. Methods of making such compositions are also disclosed herein. In particular examples, such compositions include pelletized coir at least partially coated with a binder, seeds, charcoal, and optionally a SAP. In other examples, such compositions include a pelletized mixture that includes coir, cornmeal or corn flour, charcoal, a SAP, a fungicide, and seeds, wherein the seeds are encased within the pellets. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291347 | METHODS TO INCREASE YIELD OF PLANTS GROWN AT HIGH POPULATIONS - An increase in the total grain and biomass yields and photosynthetic rates of plants grown at high densities is achieved by novel methods of defoliating the primary-source leaf of a majority of such plants. In particular the methods provide for increased grain and biomass yields, including for example, increased average kernel mass for maize plants, and photosynthetic rates through the timely removal of the primary-source leaf of a majority of the plants grown at high densities. This invention also relates to seeds obtained by using the disclosed methods. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291348 | SOIL MOISTURE RETENTION METHOD - A method of soil retention uses a soil additive that increases water retention of basic potting soil. The soil additive, either premixed with or added to soil, is biodegradable, ultra-absorbent, and generally safe for the environment. When water is added to the soil additive mixture, moisture is retained within the additive to be disbursed throughout the soil and thereby to the plant within the soil, over a prolonged period of time, e.g. fourteen days to twenty eight days, depending on ambient conditions and the plant. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291349 | PLANTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL TEXTILE AND PLANTING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A planting three-dimensional textile including a first textile layer and a second textile layer is provided. The first textile layer has a plurality of connecting blocks which are separated from each other and arranged in array. The second textile layer covers the first textile layer, and the second textile layer is only connected to the connecting blocks so as to define a plurality of planting channels separated form each other between the first textile layer and the second textile layer. The second textile layer has a plurality of openings. A planting apparatus is also provided. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291350 | PLANT CONTAINER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A transplantable plant container assembly is provided for containing a growing medium for a plant that significantly promotes air root pruning. The container assembly includes a container device that includes a sidewall support and a bottom support collectively defining an interior cavity. The sidewall support is comprised of a lattice framework defining a plurality of spaced apertures that extend from an interior wall to an exterior wall thereof. A relatively thin, moisture absorbent liner material is disposed adjacent to the lattice framework. The liner material is sufficiently penetrable to enable root penetration therethrough, by the plant, at the apertures. However, the liner material must also have sufficient structural integrity, when moist, to bound the growing medium and moisture across the spaced apertures of the lattice framework when contained in the interior cavity. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291351 | REFORMING METHANE AND HIGHER HYDROCARBONS IN SYNGAS STREAMS - Oxygen is added to a raw syngas stream that contains hydrogen and CO, one or more light hydrocarbons, and that may also contain tars, produced by gasification of carbonaceous feed material, while imparting heat at a rate greater than 125 BTU per pound of oxygen added, to partially oxidize light hydrocarbons and convert tars if present to lower molecular weight products. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291352 | Fluid Cooled Reformer and Method for Cooling a Reformer - The present subject matter discloses a fluid cooled reformer for gas turbine systems and a method for cooling both a fuel reformer and a heated reformate stream produced by such fuel reformer. The fluid cooled reformer may include a pressure vessel and a reactor assembly disposed within the pressure vessel, The reactor assembly may include a reactor and may be configured to receive and reform an oxygen/fuel mixture to produce a heated reformate stream. Additionally, the fluid cooled reformer may include an inlet configured to direct a fluid stream into the pressure vessel. At least a portion of the fluid stream may be used to cool the reactor assembly. A reformate cooling section may be disposed downstream of the reactor of the reactor assembly and may be configured to cool the heated reformate stream. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291353 | MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A motor vehicle window assembly. One implementation includes a wiper in electrical communication between a defrost grid of a movable window assembly and an elongate conductor of a guide rail assembly having a straight guide portion and an oblique guide portion, and in contact with the elongate conductor when the movable window assembly is in an open position. Another implementation includes an actuator cable including a core having a terminus coupled to a cable connector portion of a movable window assembly, wherein when the actuator cable is actuated, the movable window assembly moves in a direction extending away from an open position along a plane, toward a closed position out of the plane, and into the closed position in another plane such that the terminus of the core is carried out of the plane by the movable window assembly. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291354 | Electric Door Operator - An electric door operator for opening and closing one or a spaced pair of transit vehicle passenger doors for being mounted over an opening for the doors. A rotatable input shaft has an electric motor secured to the input shaft for driving the input shaft, a worm centrally positioned on the motor shaft, and an electric brake mounted to the input shaft at an end opposite of the electric motor. A drum cam lifts a pinion from a worm gear disconnecting the worm gear from an output gear train in an emergency. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291355 | BARRIER SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS, INCLUDING VAPOR AND/OR FIRE BARRIER SYSTEMS - Barrier systems and associated methods, including vapor and/or fire barrier systems, are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a barrier system that includes a barrier coupled to a spool. The barrier is positioned to be wound onto and off of the spool as the barrier moves between a deployed position and a retracted position by a drive assembly. The system further includes a seal assembly positioned in a housing and contacting the spool to create a barrier to smoke and vapor migration through the housing. The system still further includes a sensor operably coupled to a control system and positioned to sense barrier position as the barrier moves between the deployed and the retracted positions. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291356 | SYNCHRONOUS DRIVE DEVICE FOR SLIDE COVER MECHANISM - A synchronous drive device for slide cover mechanism includes two guide members, two slide seats and two drive assemblies. Slide guide sections are disposed on each guide member, whereby the slide seats can slide along the slide guide sections. Two rollers are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the slide seats. Each drive assembly includes at least one drive cord. Two ends of the drive cord are respectively diagonally fixed beside two ends of the two guide members on different sides. A middle section of the drive cord passes through the rollers on the slide seats, whereby the two drive cords transversely turn between the slide seats to intersect each other. By means of the driving of the drive cords, the slide seats can synchronously slide along the slide guide sections of the guide member. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291357 | LINKAGE DEVICE AND PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL UNIT USING THE SAME - A linkage device cooperating with a casing, which has a connecting port, is disclosed. The linkage device includes a barrier and a push bar. The barrier is pivotly disposed on the casing and is positioned at a first position or a second position with respect to the connecting port of the casing. When the barrier is at the first position, the barrier covers at least a part of the connecting port; otherwise, when the barrier is at the second position, the barrier does not cover the connecting port. The push bar is slidingly disposed on the casing and abuts against the barrier. When the push bar pushes the barrier, the barrier rotates from the first position to the second position. A programmable control unit using the linkage device is also disclosed. The programmable control unit is assembled with a bottom board. The bottom board pushes the push bar to rotate the barrier from the first position to the second position. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291358 | LATCH ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A latching system includes a striker defining an outer width and a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes a support structure including a first side plate, a second side plate spaced from the first side plate, and a top plate fixedly attached to and extending between the first side plate and the second side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are spaced from each other a separation distance that is greater than the outer width of the striker such that the outer width of the striker is completely disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate when the latch assembly is in a lock position. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291359 | RECESSABLE ROTARY SLIDING DOOR HANDLE - A recessable rotary sliding door handle system provides for comfortable movement of a door or fenestration product with enough durability and strength for everyday use on a large door product. The handle system can include one or two recessable handles with comfortable grips, with balanced weighting to allow the handles to maintain an exposed usable configuration position when swiveled about its axis. In an exposed configuration, the handle is open and accessible for opening and closing a door. In a recessed configuration, the handle is closed to provide a clean appearance and allow the fenestration product to completely pocket within a walled enclosure. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291360 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A SINGLE SEALING MATERIAL FOR A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT SIZED TRACK SYSTEMS - An apparatus for configuring a gasket material to function with a plurality differently configured track systems, the system including a housing, an opening in the housing through which a gasket material is placed and is moved through, a receiving area through a side of the housing, a cutting device configured with a blade to extend through the receiving area and into the opening, and a slideable cam to define a reach of the blade within the opening. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291361 | HIGH ABRASION LOW STRESS PDC - A polycrystalline diamond cutting element for use in rock drilling or other operations that requires very high abrasion resistance with high transverse rupture strength at temperatures above 700 degrees centigrade. The cutting element includes a diamond layer that contains pre-sintered polycrystalline diamond agglomerate (PPDA) bonded to a supporting substrate. The PPDA can be made thermally stable and can be selected to produce a cutting element with any desired abrasion resistance characteristic without affecting internal stress. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291362 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BUILDING A STRUCTURE - A shelter assembly has a frame having a plurality of fillable support members, each having a hollow portion for receiving a filling material. The support members are configured to form a structure wherein the support members form walls of the structure. The shelter assembly has a plurality of columns which form corner posts of a structure and a plurality of walls which are removably attached to a pair of adjacent columns. The walls have support members to which at least one panel is attached. The support members are secured to a pair of adjacent columns via fasteners. An upper portion forms a roof of the structure wherein the columns are attached to coupling members of the upper portion. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291363 | MOVEABLE BUILDING STRUCTURE - A movable building structure is configured to selectively enclose an area. The structure includes at least one side wall and an end wall attached thereto. The side wall comprises a number of individual panels that are independently movable along a track secured to the ground. The panels are selectively collapsible such that they may travel along the track and overlap one another when in a collapsed or stowed position. The structure may be configured in any number of intermediate positions wherein the panels are partially collapsed. Roof panels may be attached to the side walls for movement therewith, or alternatively, the roof panels may operate independent of the side walls to extend and retract between an open and collapsed configuration. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291364 | PORTABLE SHELTER STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A portable shelter is configured to be quickly and easily deployed and configured for use as a temporary shelter, such as during disaster situations. In one embodiment, the shelter includes an elongate body having a first and second body portions, the first and second body portions are configured to be folded according to different first and second folding pattern. The elongate body is collapsible and expandable between a first, expanded configuration and a second, collapsed configuration. The elongate body has a longitudinal length extending from the elongate body's first end to its second, opposite end. In the first, expanded configuration the second body is substantially flat along the longitudinal length and the first body defines a substantially c-shaped cavity that extends along the longitudinal length. In the second, collapsed configuration the second body is folded and compressed along the longitudinal length such that the second body extends into the c-shaped cavity. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291365 | RETICULATED STEREO BUILDING BLOCK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS AND ITS PROCEDURE - The invention relates to the construction of buildings, especially a reticulated stereo modular element that, combined with other identical elements, enables the construction of quadrangular enclosures suitable for the construction of rooms. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291366 | BUILDING ELEMENTS AND BUILDING SYSTEM USING SUCH ELEMENTS - A building element is in the form of hollow brick having a plane major face and dovetailed projections on an opposite major face for slotting together with similar building elements for the construction of masonry structures. The building element has internal through cavities for housing of operative connections of distribution systems and the like, arranged according to an array parallel to said plane major face, which is formed with references for identification from outside of each through cavity. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291367 | SHINGLE ASSEMBLY SET - An assembly, and method for constructing the assembly, to aid in the proper installation of shingles by providing panels of shingles and assembly guides that when followed, result in the installation of shingles that meet keyway width requirements, keyway alignment requirements, provide an aesthetically pleasing distribution of the shingles, and provides adequate ventilation. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291368 | TILT TOWER ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME, AND A METHOD TO SHIP AND ASSEMBLE A TILT TOWER - An antenna tower is provided having one or more antennae at the removed end thereof, which tower is configured for ease of maintenance of the antenna by a serviceman standing on the ground and servicing the antenna. Applicants' antenna tower includes a fixed vertical base or mast tube, fixed to the ground and having a removed end. At or near the removed end of the base tube, a swing tube is pivotally attached. The swing tube has a first end removably coupled to a near end of the base tube, and a removed end extending beyond the removed end of the base tube. Attached to the removed end of the swing tube is a pivotally mounted configured member or pivot tube. The pivotally mounted elongated member receives an antenna thereupon. The pivot tube is removably coupled to the swing tube to allow the pivot tube to rotate. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291369 | Support pedestal assembly including a stabilizing collar for stabilizing a support structure - A support structure for elevating a building surface above a fixed surface having stability bracing to provide increased stability to the structure. The support structure includes a plurality of support pedestals that are disposed in spaced-apart relation on a fixed surface. A plurality of braces are attached to adjacent support pedestals to interconnect the support pedestals. Interconnecting the support pedestals in such a manner creates a stable support structure that can be utilized in unstable environments, such as seismically active geographic areas. The support pedestals can be adjustable-height support pedestals. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291370 | Deck Joist Protecting Kit of Tools and Devices - A deck joist protecting kit of tools and devices is used retrofit a deck in order to protect the deck boards and the deck joists from water or moisture damage. The kit comprises a plurality of water diverting inserts, a plurality of water diverting strips, an insert knife, a strip roller, and a reciprocating saw attachment. The water diverting inserts are positioned between each deck board on top of a deck joist, which channels the water or moisture away from the deck boards and the deck joist. The water diverting strips are positioned in between certain deck boards on top of several desk joist in order to create a dry area underneath the deck. The insert knife is used to install the water diverting inserts, and the strip roller is used to install the water diverting strips. The reciprocating saw attachment can be used widen the gap between deck boards. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291371 | Portable Storage Structure - A portable storage structure comprising a front panel, a rear panel, a pair of side walls, a roof and a base which surround an inner cavity to store a plurality of items. The portable storage structure further includes a set of grooves extending over the roof and down the pair of side walls, where the set of grooves accept a set of straps to anchor the portable storage structure to the ground; a set of anchor points within the base, where the set of anchor points secure the base to the ground; and a set of handles, where the set of handles enable a user to lift and carry the portable storage structure. | 2012-11-22 |