48th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080289172 | Laminate type battery and method for manufacturing the same - A laminate type battery comprises a substrate, a power generating element which has at least one single cell made by a positive electrode layer, an electrolyte layer and a negative electrode layer which are sandwiched by collecting layers from both sides thereof, and an electric circuit portion having electrode terminals which connect the collecting layers to an external device and circuitries which connect the collecting layers and the electrode terminals. In the battery, the power generating element and the electric circuit portion are formed by stacking a plurality of layers on the substrate, and each of the layers is configured such that the power generating element and the electric circuit portion are formed by stacking the layers. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289173 | Low-impact apparatus for inserting insulated wires - Force is manually applied through a compression spring mechanism to a tool member, which in turn carries the end of an insulated wire that is to be seated between the knives of an insulation displacement type connector. A force transducer is used to measure the spring force within the compression spring mechanism, so that seating of the conductor in the connector can be accomplished without any abrupt impact. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289174 | Process for the Collective Fabrication of 3D Electronic Modules - The invention relates to the collective fabrication of n 3D modules. It comprises a step of fabricating a batch of n wafers I on one and the same plate, this step being repeated K times, then a step of stacking the K plates, a step of forming plated-through holes in the thickness of the stack, these holes being intended for connecting the slices together, and then a step of cutting the stack in order to obtain the n 3D modules. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289175 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD - In electronic component mounting for a plurality of individual substrates held on a carrier, solder position deviation data is calculated for each individual substrate based on a mark position recognition result on a carrier after solder printing, a solder position recognition result, and electrode position information indicating the position of an electrode on each individual substrate, an operation of calculating position correction data, which is used to correct the positional deviation to mount electronic components at proper positions, is performed for each individual substrate based on the calculated solder position deviation data and the calculated position correction data is feed-forwarded to an electronic component mounting apparatus, and an electronic component mounting operation of a component mounting mechanism is controlled based on the mark position recognition result and the position correction data. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289176 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention has for its object to provide a multilayer printed circuit board which is very satisfactory in facture toughness, dielectric constant, adhesion and processability, among other characteristics. The present invention is directed to a multilayer printed circuit board comprising a substrate board, a resin insulating layer formed on said board and a conductor circuit constructed on said resin insulating layer, wherein said resin insulating layer comprises a polyolefin resin. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289177 | CIRCUIT BOARD, SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE HAVING THE BOARD, AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND THE SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE - Provided are a circuit board, a semiconductor package including the circuit board, a method of fabricating the circuit board, and a method of fabricating the semiconductor package. The method of fabricating the circuit board includes: forming at least one pair of rows of first bonding pads arranged on a base substrate in a first direction, and a first central plating line formed between the rows of first bonding pads to commonly connect with the rows of first bonding pads; forming an electroplating layer on the first bonding pads; and exposing the base substrate by removing the first central plating line. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289178 | PROCESS FOR FORMING AN ISOLATED ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONTACT THROUGH A METAL PACKAGE - A method of forming an isolated electrically conductive contact through a metal substrate by creating at least one via through the substrate. The at least one sidewall of the via is cleaned and coated with a non-conductive layer. In one example, the non-conductive layer is formed by anodizing the sidewall(s) of the via. In another example, the non-conductive layer may be formed by thin film deposition of a dielectric on the sidewall(s). An electrically conductive filler is then placed into the via. In the examples disclosed, the filler may be a conductive ink or a conductive epoxy. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289179 | Split vane repair - A method of repairing a vane cluster for a gas turbine engine includes attaching a first registration block to a salvageable airfoil segment of the vane cluster, machining a face of the first registration block relative to datum surfaces of the vane cluster, removing a damaged airfoil segment from the vane cluster, adding new material to the salvageable airfoil segment, joining a replacement airfoil segment having a second registration block to the salvageable airfoil segment to replace the damaged airfoil segment, removing the first registration block, and removing the second registration block. The respective first and second registration blocks of the salvageable airfoil segment and the replacement airfoil segment are aligned in a configuration substantially identical to a configuration of the vane cluster prior to undergoing repair. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289180 | FUEL PROCESSOR FOR USE IN A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method for manufacturing a fuel processor may comprise coupling a plurality of micro-tubes in parallel to form a flow field tube array, each of the plurality of micro-tubes designed to receive a fluid flow, depositing a catalyst layer inside each of the plurality of micro-tubes, and attaching at least one burner to a first end of the flow field tube array. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289181 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MINIATURE FLEXIBLE THROMBECTOMY CATHETER - The present invention pertains to a miniature flexible thrombectomy catheter having one or more flexible miniature noncollapsing tubular portions including pushable and torqueable structure for introduction into the smaller vessels in neurovascular regions. A jet body having an arcuate fluid jet emanator is incorporated in order to minimize size at the distal portion of a minimally sized catheter tube. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289182 | METHOD OF FABRICATING STRUCTURE HAVING OUT-OF-PLANE ANGULAR SEGMENT - A structure fabricating method plastically deforms a target portion of a substrate, to thereby fabricate a structure having an inclined segment that is inclined relative to a principal surface of the substrate. The method includes forming a projection on the target portion to project from the principal surface of the substrate or from an opposing surface of the substrate on the side opposite to the principal surface, and applying a force to the projection to plastically deform the target portion such that the target portion is bent in a direction from one surface of the substrate on the side where the projection is formed, toward another surface on the side opposite to the one surface. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289183 | Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing Spherical Bearing Assembly - A spherical bearing assembly manufacturing apparatus and its manufacturing method is disclosed. The spherical bearing that houses and supports a spherical journal is manufactured with fiber reinforced composite as a material. The spherical bearing assembly manufacturing apparatus consists of a mold, plunger, and first and second grippers. The mold has a cavity for molding fiber reinforced composite into a spherical bearing, and a first press surface for supporting fiber reinforced composite, and a first guide hole communicated with the cavity. The plunger has a second press surface for molding the fiber reinforced composite housed in the cavity into a spherical bearing, and a second guide hole formed in the center of the second press surface. In the first gripper is formed a hole in which the edge on one end of the spherical journal is housed. In the second gripper is formed a recessed portion in which the edge on the other end of the spherical journal is housed. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289184 | Animal Clipping And Shearing Apparatus - According to the present invention there is provided head unit ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080289185 | Razors - A razor, especially a safety razor, comprises a fluid delivery system including a pump ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080289186 | Scissor shear apparatus for shearing material - A scissor shear apparatus is disclosed for shearing material. The apparatus includes a frame and a first shear blade having a first and a second end, the first shear blade being pivotally secured to the frame about a first pivotal axis which extends through the frame and through the first shear blade between the ends thereof. The first shear blade defines a first cutting edge which is disposed adjacent to the first end thereof. A second shear blade has a first and a second extremity, the second shear blade being pivotally secured to the frame about the first pivotal axis between the extremities thereof. The second shear blade defines a second cutting edge which is disposed adjacent to the first extremity thereof such that the cutting edges cooperate together for shearing the material when the second end of the first shear blade and the second extremity of the second shear blade move away from each other for pivoting the shear blades relative to each other. A first link has a first and a second end, the first end of the first link being pivotally secured to the second end of the first shear blade for rotation thereof about a second pivotal axis which is disposed parallel and spaced relative to the first pivotal axis. A second link has a first and a second extremity, the first extremity of the second link being pivotally secured to the second extremity of the second shear blade for rotation thereof about a third pivotal axis which is disposed parallel and spaced relative to the first and second pivotal axes. An axle is disposed adjacent to the second end of the first link and the second extremity of the second link such that the axle and second end and extremity respectively of the links pivot about a fourth axis which is disposed spaced and parallel relative to the first, second and third axes. A first arm has a first and a second end, the first arm being secured to the frame about a fifth pivotal axis which is disposed spaced and parallel relative to the first, second, third and fourth axes. The fifth axis is disposed between the ends of the first arm. The first end of the first arm defines a lost motion linkage which is connected to the axle such that when the first arm pivots about the fifth axis, the axle is moved by the lost motion linkage for moving the second end of the first shear blade and the second extremity of the second shear blade towards and away from each other for pivoting the shear blades relative to each other. A second arm has a first and a second extremity, the first extremity of the second arm being pivotally secured to the second end of the first arm for pivotally driving the first arm. A crank is rotatably secured to the flame about a first rotational axis. The crank includes a crank pin which has a second rotational axis which is disposed spaced and parallel relative to the first rotational axis such that, when the crank rotates about the first rotational axis, the second rotational axis of the crank pin orbits about the first rotational axis. The crank pin is pivotally secured to the second extremity of the second arm such that, when the crank is rotated about the first rotational axis, the second arm is reciprocated for pivoting the first arm about the fifth pivotal axis so that the cutting edges of the blades shear the material. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289187 | Carabiner-handle scissors - A pair of scissors having a pair of looped handles has a carabiner-style inwardly-opening gate mounted on the outer-most perimeter of one or both of the looped handles. The distal end of each gate, distal from the gates hinge, is oppositely disposed relative to the fulcrum of the pair of scissors. The non-gate portion of each of the looped handles containing a gate includes a hooked portion adjacent the distal end of each gate. The hooked portion includes a stop to limit movement of the gate. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289188 | Retractable and Sanitary Food Buffet Utensil - A food buffet utensil for use with a food buffet having a shield includes a base member attachable to the food buffet shield. A housing is coupled to the base member and defines an open bottom. The food buffet utensil includes a cord having a first end connected to a reel and a second end extending therefrom, the reel being selectively movable between retracted and extended configurations. The food buffet utensil includes a utensil body having a handle coupled to the second end of the cord, the handle being displaced from the housing when the reel is at the extended configuration and a portion of the handle being positioned in the housing when the reel is at the retracted configuration. An ultraviolet LED is positioned in the housing such that ultraviolet light is emitted when the ultraviolet LED is electrically energized. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289189 | PIZZA CUTTER WITH INTEGRATED DISPENSER - A utensil that can be utilized to slice pizzas and dispense condiments is provided. The utensil includes a handle and a rotating circular blade for cutting, for example, a pizza into multiple slices. Additionally, the utensil includes one or more compartments, which can be used to hold and dispense various items such as condiments. The compartment(s) can be sealed with tape, aluminum, or a snap-fit cover to secure one or more items held within the compartment(s). The condiments may be provided directly in the compartments, or may be provided in a sealed package or envelope which is received in a respective compartment. Additionally, the compartment(s) can be fitted with a perforated covering to allow for gradual dispensing of one or more items held in the compartment. Furthermore, the circular blade of the utensil can be formed with a wavy edge, rather than a straight edge, to provide greater strength to the blade. The utensil can be formed entirely in plastic to allow the utensil to be more easily disposed and/or recycled. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289190 | Pocket Safety Cutter - Pocket safety cutter devices include ergonomic blade housing and handle portions adapted to be safely folded together into compact closed configurations. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289191 | Folding utility knife and related method - A folding utility knife has a handle and a blade holder pivotally mounted on he handle. The blade holder is movable between (i) a closed position with the blade holder pivoted inwardly toward the handle, (ii) a cutting position with the blade holder pivoted outwardly relative to the handle, and (iii) a blade release position located between the closed position and the cutting position. A blade release actuator is located on the blade holder and is movable between (i) a first position preventing release of a utility knife blade located on the blade holder, and (ii) a second position permitting release of a utility knife blade located on the blade holder. A locking member is movable between (i) a blade locking position with the blade holder located in the cutting position that prevents movement of the blade release actuator from the first position to the second position, and (ii) a blade release position with the blade holder located in the blade release position that permits movement of the blade release actuator from the first position to the second position to, in turn, release a utility knife blade from the blade holder. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289192 | Biased comb attachment - Biased or contoured comb attachments for hair clippers having a plurality of spaced apart parallel teeth extending substantially perpendicularly from a base of the comb attachment, wherein the plurality of teeth have at least a first tooth and a second tooth. The first tooth has a first contoured shape and said second tooth has a second contoured shape, wherein the first and second contoured shapes are different. The comb attachment preferably includes at least a third tooth having a third contoured shape, wherein the third contoured shape is different than the first and second contoured shapes. Together, a biased curved top surface is formed by the first, second and third contoured shapes. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289193 | Safety Guard For A Hand-Guided Tool - The invention relates to a protective hood for a portable tool with a rotary tool, having an axial wall for covering regions of the rotary tool. It is proposed that the axial wall ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080289194 | TRIMMER SKIRT - A shield is provided for a cutting member of a grass trimmer. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289195 | Circle cutting device - A rotary disc assembly for use with a cutting tool to cut circles from a material. The rotary disc assembly includes an outer ring frame having an inner flange and a rotary disc, rotatably attached to the inner flange of the outer ring frame. The rotary disc has a radial channel so that when it is placed on the material and the cutting tool is inserted into the radial channel and affixed therein, and when the cutting tool and the rotary disc are rotated relative to the outer ring frame, the material is cut to form a circle. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289196 | Electric jigsaw - An electric saw ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080289197 | CAN OPENER - A can opener has first and second operating elements pivotal with respect to one another. The first operating element has a rotatable traction wheel and the second operating element has a cutting assembly. The operating elements pivot such that traction wheel and cutter assembly are moveable between an inoperative position and an operative position. In the inoperative position, the traction wheel and cutter assembly are spaced from one another so that the rim of the can to be opened is locatable between the traction wheel and cutter assembly. In the operative position, the traction wheel and the cutter assembly are in close proximity and engagable with the can to effect opening of the can. The cutter assembly has an axle engaged with the second operating element at a first end and has a thread at a second end. A rotatable circular cutting blade is located on the axle between the first and second ends and is held in place by a nut engaged with the thread. A decorative cover covers the nut. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289198 | Clamping Device for a Jigsaw - The invention relates to a clamping device ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080289199 | Farrier's tool and method for using - A farrier's tool and a method of using the tool for preparing the hoof of a horse to receive a shoe. The tool is, in one aspect, a goniometer used for determining the angle of heel-toe taper when preparing a horse's hoof to receive a shoe. After the angle between the anterior surface of the first phalanx of the foot and the anterior surface of the hoof is determined, the ground-facing surface of the hoof is beveled by means of a trimming tool at an angle determined by the goniometer to reduce uneven pressure on the underlying coffin bone and to balance the tension on the tendons and ligaments in the horse's foot, particularly during locomotion. The method provides, inter alia, means for accurately aligning the hoof capsule with the coffin bone in the hoof. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289200 | Method for Scanning Rim Groove Contour of Spectacle Frame - A method of reading the outline of the bezel of a rim of an eyeglass frame, includes contacting the bottom of the bezel and a feeler finger ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080289201 | DIGITAL ARCHERY SIGHT - A bow sight that includes a body, a stator, a slide, and an electronic sight position indicator. The body is constructed to secure the sight to a bow and the stator and slide are attached to the body such as to allow relative motion between the stator and the slide. The position indicator is attached to the bow sight and electronically determines the relative position of the stator and the slide and thereby provides an indication of an orientation of an eyepiece relative to the bow. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289202 | Method and apparatus for wheel alignment - A vehicle wheel alignment method and system is provided. A three-dimensional target is attached to a vehicle wheel known to be in alignment. The three-dimensional target has multiple target elements thereon, each of which has known geometric characteristics and 3D spatial relationship with one another. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289203 | Compass device and method for a compass device - The invention relates to a method for defining a compass direction by means of an electronic compass device. In the method at least two field components of an external magnetic field are measured, from which a set of data points is formed, which correspond to the different orientations of the device relative to the external magnetic field, so that the location of the data points in a set of co-ordinates depends on the Earth's magnetic field and the magnetic disturbances of the environment. From the data points it is determined whether the set of data points correspond to a measurement, in which the device has remained on the horizontal plane with a predefined accuracy, or the tilting of the device is detected relative to the horizontal plane during measurement and the set of data points is corrected to correspond to a measurement in which the device has remained on the horizontal plane with a predefined accuracy. If the set of data points corresponds to a measurement in which the device has remained on the horizontal plane with a predefined accuracy, or the said correction of the set of data points has been performed, a new compass direction is defined by using the disturbance correction made on the basis of the said set of data points. The invention achieves a practical way of displaying an accurate direction. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289204 | Probe End Module for Articulated Arms - A probe end module system for an arm comprising: a probe end module having an arm end and an opposing probe end; a module-arm interface located at the arm end; at least one module-probe interface located at the probe end; the arm further comprising a movable member and a movable position reporting device. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289205 | Surface curvature measurement tool - A device for measuring the radius of curvature of a surface comprises a main body that is held above the surface being measured; and a non-contact sensor mounted to the main body that measures a distance between the surface being measured and the sensor, the device calculating the radius of curvature of the surface based on the measured distance. The device can further include a display mounted to the main body that displays the calculated radius of curvature. The non-contact sensor can be, for example, an acoustical distance sensor or an optical distance sensor. In one embodiment, the device includes two arms extending from the main body of the device and being substantially symmetric about the non-contact sensor, the arms terminating in contact points that make contact with the surface being measured. In another embodiment, the device includes three non-contact sensors mounted to the main body, each measuring a distance between the surface being measured and the respective sensor, the device calculating the radius of curvature of the surface based on the measured distances. In yet another aspect of the invention, a radius of curvature measuring device has an adjustable arm that is movable with respect to a main body and a linear encoder associated with the adjustable arm for measuring a distance from the surface of interest. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289206 | Framing Rafter Square Attachment - A Framing Rafter Square Attachment. The attachment cooperates with a conventional rafter or framing square to make the repetitive cutting of lengths of framing lumber (such as for blocking) much easier and faster to accomplish. The attachment allows the position of die framing square as held by the attachment to be adjustable so that it can accommodate a wide variety of circular saw fence configuration. The attachment is extendable and retractable so that the attachment has both a compact size for storage, while at the same time being able to accommodate longer cuts. A drag clip may be provided to allow the user to selectively pinch a piece of wood with the attachment so that the pinched piece of wood can then be repositioned for another cut without the user having to set down either the circular saw or the attachment. Finally, the attachment has a subassembly that allows the user to easily cut a piece of lumber to fit a preexisting length or opening. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289207 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A BLIND HOLE - An apparatus for locating at least one site on a first side of a workpiece in a predetermined relation with at least one aperture located on a second side of the workpiece includes: (a) at least one first locus-fixing structure; each respective first locus-fixing structure of the at least one first locus-fixing structure being configured for effecting the locating at least one respective site of the at least one site; (b) at least one second locus-fixing structure configured for cooperating with the at least one aperture to substantially fix the at least one second locus-fixing structure with respect to the workpiece in an installed orientation; and (c) a substantially rigid connecting member coupled with the at least one first locus-fixing structure and the at least one second locus-fixing structure. The connecting member situates the at least one first locus-fixing structure substantially in the predetermined relation in the installed orientation. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289208 | Centrifugal pellet dryer screen with integral embossed deflector strips - An embossed screen having raised deflector elements on the internal surface is provided for a centrifugal pellet dryer. The deflector screen is formed as an integral structure, eliminating the need for separate deflector components secured by fastening elements along with the associated risks such as loosening or separation of the strip and contaminate build-up between the strip and the screen. The embossed deflector screen effectively deflects the pellets back toward the rotor where the pellets are reengaged with rotor energy, resulting in increased dryer efficiency and flow rate. The embossed deflector screen also enhances the overall structural strength of the screen, reduces manufacturing costs and prevents pellet entrapment that can lead to contamination in future runs. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289209 | Housing for Modulizing Heat Pump System in a Clothes Dryer and Clothes Dryer Having the Same - A housing for modularizing a heat pump system of a clothes dryer and a clothes dryer having the same are disclosed. The heat pump system modularized housing of the clothes collectively modularizes a condenser, a compressor, an evaporator and an expansion valve that constitute the heat pump system of the clothes dryer. Not only does the heat pump system is stably mounted in the clothes dryer but also components of the heat pump system can be effectively protected. In addition, the fastening procedures of each component can be unified to simplify an assembling process of the clothes dryer, and thus, the productivity can be improved. Moreover, a structure of an internal flow path of the clothes dryer can be simplified to thus improve efficiency of the heat pump system. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289210 | Garment drying apparatus - A garment drying apparatus including upper and lower housings with an expandable and collapsible wall extending therebetween. The apparatus may include at least one support pole and/or bracket to support the upper housing to expand the wall. The upper and lower housings may include openings to slidably receive ends of the at least one support pole and/or bracket. A blower assembly can be located within the lower housing configured to circulate air through one or more vents, wherein when the wall is in an expanded position, the blower assembly circulates air through the one or more vents and into the chamber to dry and press the garment. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289211 | Method of drying roving products - A system and method of drying wet items including roving packages, cakes and bobbins of wound wet glass fibers and/or wet glass fiber strand(s) by first preheating the wet items using waste hot gases coming from any source including a glass furnace, a dryer or a heat engine operating to generate electrical power prior to removing much, most or all of the moisture in the wet roving packages, cakes and bobbins using a dielectric or microwave oven, to save energy, reduce drying costs and to increase the capacity of dielectric or microwave dryers. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289212 | Clothes Dryer - A clothes dryer includes a cabinet, a drum rotatably installed within the cabinet and a heating unit that heats the drum. Because the heating unit heats the drum itself, heat generated from the heating unit is transferred to the outer surface of the drum, passes through the interior of the drum according to thermal conduction and then heats the clothes, target items to be dried, so that temperature of the entire clothes are uniformly increased to accelerate evaporation of moisture of the target items to be dried. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289213 | Garbage dryer - The present invention provides a garbage dryer. The garbage dryer detects changes in the temperature inside a dryer using a dielectric sensor by detecting changes in the dielectric constant of garbage and controls a heater and an air circulation fan on the basis of the result of the temperature change detection. Accordingly, the garbage dryer always maintains the inner temperature at a constant temperature and air flow at a constant rate, so that it is possible to increase the drying efficiency and deodorizing efficiency which is attained using an improved deodorizing agent. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289214 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTION WITH BINDING PORTIONS - At least one invention pertains to an article of footwear having a foot-receiving portion and a sole portion attached via at least one binding element. In one aspect, an article of footwear includes a foot-receiving portion configured to extend over a portion of a foot of a wearer, and the foot-receiving portion being configured to extend to medial and lateral side of the foot, and the foot-receiving portion including a binding element. A sole portion having a top surface for contacting the foot and a lower surface for a least a portion provided ground engagement. A plurality of apertures extending through the top surface and lower surface, the apertures are configured to receive the binding element therein to attach the foot-receiving portion to the sole portion. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289215 | Shoe Sole Having Upwardly Sloped Front and Rear Sides - Disclosed is a shoe sole having upwardly sloped front and rear sides, which is used to manufacture a shoe of which a rigid middle sole is installed at an upper surface of an outsole and a shoe sheath is attached to an upper surface of the middle sole, in which an arch-shaped groove is formed at the center of a lower surface of the outsole. A central cushion is attached to a lower surface of the arch-shaped groove so that the arch-shaped groove is filled with the central cushion. Non-slip sole attaching grooves are formed over the total lower surface of the outsole and an exposed surface of the central cushion. A non-slip sole is attached onto the non-slip sole attaching grooves. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289216 | Silicon gel used as permanent mid-soles and/or insoles in all types and sizes of shoes - The present invention is directed to a silicone gel midsole for footwear with a durometer of approximately 50, layered and bonded between the outsole and insole for making a conformable shoe part using silicone gel material for use in functional relation with an article of footwear in order to enhance fit, support, comfort, and cushioning. The present invention can serve to accommodate the unique anatomical features of an individual wearer and finds application within numerous types of articles of footwear. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289217 | FOOTWEAR - A sole assembly for footwear supporting a foot over a ground surface. The sole assembly includes a sole made of insulating material. The sole has a top surface configured to support the foot, and a bottom surface opposite the top surface configured to contact the ground surface. At least one contact extends between the top and bottom surfaces and is generally surrounded by the sole. The at least one contact has a conducting material that is configured to allow a flow of electrical current between the foot adjacent the top surface and the ground surface adjacent the bottom surface. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289218 | ADJUSTABLE FOOTWEAR SOLE CONSTRUCTION - A sole construction having a cushion insert that is installable in the sole at different orientations to vary the support/cushioning characteristics of the sole. The sole construction may include a midsole defining a receptacle configured to receive the cushion insert in a plurality of different orientations. The cushion insert and the receptacle may include a plurality of lobes that are interfitted when the cushion insert is installed in the receptacle. The size, shape and configuration of the lobes may be varied between different regions of the cushion insert so that different regions of the cushion insert provide different support/cushioning characteristics. The cushion insert and the receptacle may be generally disc-shaped so that the sole is adjusted simply by rotating the cushion insert with respect to the receptacle. The lobes may be configured so that rotation of the cushion insert adjusts the sole between supination, pronation, soft and firm settings. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289219 | ADJUSTABLE FOOTWEAR SOLE CONSTRUCTION - A sole construction includes a cushion insert that is installable in the sole at different orientations to vary the support/cushioning characteristics of the sole. The sole construction may include a midsole defining a receptacle configured to receive the cushion insert in different orientations. The sole may be inserted into low-profile footwear having an outsole with a receptacle for retaining a corresponding differentiated heel portion of the sole. The sole may be included in a shoe construction having an outsole portion capable of bending or pivoting to provide access to the cushion insert for adjustment thereof. The sole may be included in a shoe construction having an outsole that defines an opening, through which the cushion insert may be accessed and manipulated. The cushion insert may include at least one channel that varies in depth about the insert so that different regions of the insert provide different support/cushioning characteristics. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289220 | SUPPORTING PLATE APPARATUS FOR SHOES - An article of footwear comprising a plate insert with plurality of longitudinally staggered, substantially lateral cutouts is described. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289221 | Footwear with Bridged Decoupling - A sole unit for a shoe having at least one decoupling track between regions of sole unit allowing for the decoupling of the regions in response to forces from foot-ground contact; a plurality of bridge elements connecting opposite sides of the track so that when forces from foot-ground contact are alleviated, there is a recouping of the decoupled regions. The bridge elements may extend from a tendon element disposed on one side of a decoupling track to the other side of the track. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289222 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH REMOVABLE UPPER - An article of footwear includes a sole assembly having a midsole having an upper surface, a frame recess and a first registration recess being formed in the upper surface. A frame member is seated in the frame recess, and has a first end secured to the midsole, a second end free of the midsole, and a first registration member extending downwardly from a lower surface of the frame member. The first registration member is received in the first registration recess. An upper is removably attached to the sole assembly, and has a pocket on a bottom surface thereof, with the second end of the frame member being received in the pocket. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289223 | Footwear Accessory - The invention relates to a footwear accessory which provides protection against water and moisture. The invention comprises a main part which is made from a water-repellent, moisture-repellent, resistant and flexible material and which is open at the upper part thereof. According to the invention, the main part is tightened around the ankle and fitted to the heel of the shoe by means of an opening through which the heel can extend ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080289224 | SHOE OUTSOLE HAVING SEMICIRCULAR PROTRUSIONS - A shoe sole structure includes a midsole body that extends from the heel region to the forefoot region of a shoe and an outsole that is attached to the midsole body. The outsole includes a plurality of protrusions arranged transversely to the longitudinal axis of the shoe, while extending at least partially between the lateral edge and the medial edge of the shoe. One or more of the half tube structures can include grooves and/or projections to enhance traction on a contact surface. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289225 | Hem and clothing protector - A pants hem and cuff protector that prevents the hem from touching the floor by positioning it above the ankle rim of the shoe. The cuff protector is held in place by the shoe, and secures the pant cuff so that it will not become dirty by dragging on the floor or pose a safety hazard. The cuff protector also serves as a fashion billboard for advertising and customization. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289226 | Electric motor, power apparatus using the same, and self-propelled snow remover - A electric motor is disclosed in which torque ripple is reduced. The electric motor includes a single motor shaft. Rotors are disposed so as to be mutually offset in phase, and the rotors are secured to the motor shaft. Stators are arranged so as to individually correspond to the rotors, and the stators are disposed so as to be matched in phase. The phases of torque ripple generated in each motor unit, which is comprised of a combination of a single rotor and a single stator, are offset. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289227 | Method of Operating a Working Machine - A method of operating a working machine which includes a body, a first working arm carrying in use, at its outermost end, a mounting structure (for releasably carrying a first working implement, and the body carrying towards a second end of the body opposite to the first end, a superstructure which is rotatable relative to the body about a first generally upright axis, the superstructure providing a mounting for a second working arm, and the second working arm in use, carrying at an outermost end, a mounting for a second working implement, the machine further including a third implement carried at the second end of the body, on a further mounting structure to provide a further mounting assembly capable of mounting the first working implement, and the method including manipulating the second working arm to move the mounting for the second working implement to the mounting structure carrying the first working implement, releasing the engagement between the mounting structure of the first working arm and the first working implement, transporting the first working implement whilst manipulating the second working arm to bring the first working implement to the further mounting assembly, and engaging the first working implement with the further mounting assembly so that the first working implement is carried by the further mounting assembly, and using the first working implement when carried by the further mounting assembly to perform working operations. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289228 | Clothes iron storage rack - A pressing iron holder for electric clothing irons includes a substantially planar base defining a blunt butt end, a top end, and two side edges, and a flange is fixedly attached substantially perpendicular to the planar base proximal the butt end. Additional features are cord retention protrusions from one of the two side edges for neatly storing the power cord, at least one semi-rigid retaining clip fixedly attached proximal midpoint of each side edge, and a grasping/hanging extension at the top end. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289229 | Lath for Stretcher Frame - The invention relates to a stretcher lath to be used in a frame for a painter's canvas or the like, wherein the stretcher lath comprises a main part and attached thereto a flexible leg. The leg is flexible in a direction substantially perpendicular in the principal plane of the frame. The free end of the leg is located in or within the periphery of the frame. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289230 | ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS - Electronic greeting cards include a greeting card with two or more interconnected panels in combination with a digital multimedia player device which includes an electronic display and an audio output, and circuitry which is operative to receive, store and play digital multimedia files and content. The various greeting card structures cover and encapsulate or otherwise house and adorn the digital multimedia player. Digital files are loaded on to the digital multimedia player by a connection to a network, or directly from a data storage device such as an SD card or USB connection or compact flash which interfaces with a port in the digital multimedia player. Pre-recorded digital multimedia greeting card content is either pre-loaded on a portable data storage device, or selected for purchase and downloaded or transferred for replay by the digital multimedia player of the electronic greeting card. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289231 | OVERMOLDED END FORM FOR FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR - An overmolded end form for flexible tubing includes windows that are formed to reduce the thickness of the end form, and increase its flexibility. The windows are spaced from each other to provide an area for display of information, such as a logo or part number. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289232 | Releasable closures for removable display surfaces - A precisely measured removable cover for reusable beverage containers with releasable closures. The cover has a flexible sheet with a graphical display imprinted on one side and a cover fastener for removably fastening the cover to a container. The sheet is advantageously adapted to substantially cover the side walls of the container. The cover fastener has one or more releasable closures, and at least one of the releasable closures includes a fluked tab interlock locking tab and slot structure, wherein the fluked tab is on one end of the cover and the slot is proximate the opposite end of the cover and parallel to the fluked tab. A cam/slot paired closure is also disclosed. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289233 | Swinging decoration of wind exit - A swinging decoration of wind exit, including: a main body having a wind passage. A fan rotatably connected with the main body and disposed in the wind passage thereof. At least one swinging member pivotally mounted on the main body, the swinging member having a driven section. A driving cam plate fitted on a rotary shaft of the fan and rotatable along with the fan. The driving cam plate serves to drive the driven section of the swinging member and swing the swinging member to simulate swinging movement of an insect's wings. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289234 | Image Retention System - An image retention system for an ice cave image system including an ice cave panel with a central clear portion and an image substrate, the image retention system including a plurality of retention portions spaced about the central clear portion, each retention portion having magnetic properties and an attachment portion to attach the retention portion relative to the central clear portion of the ice cave panel and a clamping member having magnetic properties, wherein each retention portion locates the image substrate relative to the central clear portion of the ice cave panel and the image substrate is clamped in position between the retention portion and the clamping member. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289235 | ADVERTISING RECEPTACLE - A receptacle may include a container to receive trash and other items. The receptacle may also include a display area to provide advertisements to people located in the vicinity of the receptacle. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289236 | Portable multi-purpose weapon - A weapon system which may be carried by a person, including a weapon having a weapon barrel, a muzzle brake, a cartridge holder connected at a rear end of the barrel, a base part removably attached to the cartridge holder, and having a lock with an ignition device and a nozzle, a recoil brake mounted around the barrel, a weapon structure or weapon housing, a firing control operative to permit target assignment and an electrical communication interface between the person and the firing control. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289237 | IDENTIFICATION CONTROL OF FIREARM - A firearm including a trigger-actuated firing mechanism, a safety device that selectively prevents and permits the firing mechanism to be actuated, and an authentication device that cooperates with the safety device and which recognizes a feature of an authorized shooter, wherein the safety device is nominally in a position that permits the firing mechanism to be actuated and is moved to a position that prevents the firing mechanism from being actuated only if the authentication device does not recognize a would-be shooter as an authorized shooter. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289238 | BARREL LINK FOR A SEMIAUTOMATIC WEAPON - An improved barrel link for consistently and reliably placing a barrel of a semi-automatic pistol into battery is disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention extends the width of the barrel link beyond that of the receiving channel of the barrel lug legs so as to substantially equal the exterior dimension of the barrel lug. In addition, the portions of the barrel link extending beyond the width of the channel of the barrel lug are designed to provide multiple points of contact with the front face of the barrel lug in both vertical and horizontal positions so as to reliably and consistently place the barrel into battery. The additional width of the barrel link and additional contact between the link and barrel lug aids in stabilizing lateral and rotational forces prolonging the life of the weapon. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289239 | Actuator for setting at least one optical property - Actuator for setting at least one optical property, in particular the position of a crosshair, of an aiming device, in particular of a telescopic sight, with a coupling part rotatable about an axis of rotation, onto which the at least one index element can be pushed, wherein the actuator has a guiding device ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080289240 | Illuminated fishing lure - A fishing lure is disclosed. The fishing lure includes a hook having a shank and a light source located in the shank. The fishing lure further includes a motion sensor for activating the light source when motion is sensed and a water sensor for activating the motion sensor when water is sensed. The fishing lure further includes a bait element coupled with the shank such that when the light source is activated, the bait element is illuminated | 2008-11-27 |
20080289241 | Artificial Fishing Lure that Generates Visual and Audible Signals - A fishing lure that contains electronics and provides the lure with characteristics that better attract fish. The fishing lure has a body with external flank surfaces. A plurality of light sources are contained within the lure. The light sources shine light out from the flank surfaces of the lure when activated. A light sensor in the lure detects ambient light levels outside of the lure. The light levels detected by the light sensor are used to control the output intensity of the light sources as they activate. In addition to internal light sources, the fishing lure may also contain a transducer for creating acoustical particle motion in the water. Both the light sources and the transducer are controlled in a unique manner that causes the lure to closely mimic the visual and acoustical properties of a live baitfish. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289242 | COMPUTERIZED FISHING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A fishing rod and lure system for collecting and analyzing fishing data to provide for manual or automatically controlled fishing experience comprising a fishing rod having a handle portion and a shaft portion, a fishing line reel encasing fishing line, a plurality of guides located along the fishing rod for guiding the fishing line, a lure attached to the fishing line, a central control device electrically coupled with the fishing rod for receiving, manipulating and outputting data and configured to control the lure, a display device electrically coupled with the central data device and capable of receiving and displaying data, and a sensor electrically coupled with the central control device for sensing and sending data to the central control device, wherein the central control device uses the data received from the sensor to display data to the user via the display and control the fishing rod and lure system. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289243 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR A FISHING LURE OR BAIT - A device for supporting a soft-bodied lure or bait includes a brace with a connector and a stop. Optionally, the brace is formed from a loop of wire. In such an optional embodiment, the connector may be formed by the loop. A stop may be sized and weighted to form weights. In an optional embodiment, the device may be received into an open-ended channel in the body of a lure or bait. In one such embodiment, the connector protrudes through one end of the channel and the stop protrudes through another end of the channel. A fishing line may be connected to the connector through a hook or the like received by the connector. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289244 | Fishing lure having an action halo - The present invention provides for a variety of soft plastic fishing lures having an enlarged soft plastic attachment as part of the leading edge of the bait. The soft plastic attachment, preferably disk shaped and concave, provides for unique back and forth swimming motion in the leading edge of the bait and, when fished on the surface, creates a wake of water and produces vibration. The soft plastic attachment also adds additional weight to the front of the bait, causing it to fall in a natural lifelike position, and also allows the hook eye and line knot to be embedded into th | 2008-11-27 |
20080289245 | Artificial Bait for Attracting Fish, and Apparatus and Method of Manufacturing the Same - The present invention relates to artificial bait, and an apparatus and method for manufacturing artificial bait. In particular, the present invention relates to artificial bait that can maintain the characteristic of attracting fish without replacing, retain the scent over a long period of time and be manufactured with high productivity without the need to dry, and prevent the devastation of a marine ecosystem by not using a natural bait, and an apparatus and method for manufacturing the artificial bait. The apparatus for manufacturing artificial bait includes a mixing unit, a kneading unit, a cooling part, an extrusion unit, and a vacuum part. The apparatus for manufacturing artificial bait mixes artificial scent with loess, and then mixes mix gum in the mixture of the loess and artificial scent. The apparatus mixes a bonding agent in the mixture of the loess, artificial scent, and the mix gum, and then kneads the bonding agent and the mixture. After that, the apparatus extrudes the mixture below a predetermined temperature, and then vacuum-packs an extruded material to manufacture artificial bait. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289246 | Device For Catching and Collecting Insects | 2008-11-27 |
20080289247 | BIOFUELS CONTAINING NITRILE MOIETIES - A novel method to prepare high-enthalpy biofuels has been developed based on a new chemical pattern which has never been used before in the synthesis of renewable fuels. These biofuels are based on natural oleaginous feedstock, rendering low viscosity liquids with broad liquid range and enthalpy levels much superior to those found in common biodiesel, meaning ethyl or methyl fatty esters. As in the case of biodiesel, these new biofuels contain zero sulfur, causing none of the major pollution associated with commercial diesel. High enthalpy biofuels are aliphatic nitrile compounds, containing a single nitrogen substituent, are chemically aprotic, even though their high degree of polarity is reflected in its high cetane index and solubility parameter. The present invention includes fuels associated with diesel, as well as other high-enthalpy fractions, which according to their boiling point, correspond to naphtha in the lower scale, and bunker in the upper scale. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289248 | IMMOBILIZED ESTERIFICATION CATALYSTS FOR PRODUCING FATTY ACID ALKYL ESTERS - Provided herein are processes for the production of biodiesel. In particular, provided is an esterification process in which an alcohol reacts with free fatty acids in a lipid material comprising free fatty acids and glycerides in the presence of an immobilized zirconium(IV) metal salt to form fatty acid alkyl esters. Also provided is combination process in which an esterification reaction converts the free fatty acids in a lipid material to fatty acid alkyl esters and a transesterification reaction converts the glycerides in the material to fatty acid alkyl esters. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289249 | FUEL ADDITIVE TO CONTROL DEPOSIT FORMATION - The present disclosure is directed to a fuel composition comprising a deposit-modifying effective amount of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide; a detergent; and a fuel. A method for reducing deposit formation is also disclosed. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289250 | Fuel Composition - Unleaded blend compositions, as well as formulated gasolines containing them have a Motor Octane Number (MON) of at least 80 comprising either:
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20080289251 | Use of a Breathable Polyolefin Film for Agricultural Applications - The present invention relates to an agricultural use of a breathable polyolefin film ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080289252 | Methods of Using Transformed Plants Expressing Plant-Derived Acyl-CoEnzyme-A-Binding Proteins in Phytoremediation - Methods of using genetically-transformed plants in the phytoremediation of lead are described. Unlike many organisms in which only 10-kDa ACBPs have been identified, there exists a family of six ACBPs in the model plant | 2008-11-27 |
20080289253 | Covers for Plant and Flower Containers - A flower pot cover is configured to be secured to a flower pot and provide substantial benefit over tradition uncovered flower pots. A flower pot cover provides distinguishing information regarding the contents of the flower pot, information regarding the recipient or giver of the flower pot, superior gripping surface, and/or protection to the flower pot and the surface upon which it is disposed. A flower pot cover also provides tactile feedback as well as communicating information visually. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289254 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A COAL GASIFIER - A method and apparatus for efficiently forming a gaseous material from a solid starting material. The produced gaseous material includes a CGE HHV having a high percentage of an original HHV of the starting material. The gaseous product may be used to form a plurality of materials for various purposes. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289255 | Apparatus and Method for Producing Hydrogen - An apparatus and method for producing hydrogen. The apparatus includes a fuel processor, a purification unit and a system controller. The controller determines a calculated flow of reformate from the fuel processor and operates the purification unit based on the calculated flow. The calculated flow is derived from a process model of the fuel processor and known feed(s) to the fuel processor. The calculated flow of reformate is used to control the flow of reformate to adsorbent beds within the purification unit and can be used to control other materials flows within the apparatus. Means for reducing fluctuations in the pressure and/or flow rate of reformate flowing from the fuel processor to the purification unit are also disclosed. The purity of the hydrogen produced can be maintained by adjusting the operation of the purification unit in response to changes in reformate composition, pressure and/or flow rate. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289256 | Window Lift Apparatus, Door Module, Motor Vehicle Door and Method for Installation of a Window Lift Apparatus - The invention concerns a window lift arrangement with
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20080289257 | COVER ASSEMBLY FOR STORAGE DEVICE - A cover assembly includes a panel defining an opening therein for allowing a storage device to move in or out therethrough, a cover shielding the opening, a connecting member, and an elastic member. The connecting member is pivotably connected to the panel through a first pivoting mechanism formed therebetween along a first axis, and is pivotably connected to the cover through a second pivoting mechanism formed therebetween along a second axis separate from and parallel with the first axis. The elastic member is arranged between the cover and the connecting member, for restoring the cover to shield the opening of the panel. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289258 | Separation Structure for Isolating a Delimited Space from the External Environment - A separation structure ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080289259 | Integrated Channel Regulator for Vehicle Door - A vehicle door that may include a latch/window regulator module and rear and forward integrated channel/regulators, is disclosed. The rear integrated channel/regulator may include a glass run channel that is integral with a window regulator guide rail, and may also have a door latch assembly mounted to it. Other features may be integral with and extend from the rear integrated channel/regulator. The forward integrated channel/regulator may include a glass run channel that is integral with a window regulator guide rail, and may include an integral flange to which a cable drum and motor are mounted. The latch/window regulator module may be pre-assembled before being assembled into the vehicle door. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289260 | IMPROVING GRINDING IN A ALUMINA EXTRACTION PROCESS - The present disclosure pertains to a method of improving the grinding of a bauxite containing slurry during the grinding stage of an alumina extraction process. Specifically, an effective amount of one or more non-ionic surfactants, polyglycols, polyglycol ethers, anionic surfactants, anionic polymers, or a combination thereof are added to said bauxite containing slurry during the grinding stage of an alumina extraction process to achieve an improved effect. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289261 | POLISHING COMPOSITION AND POLISHING METHOD - To provide a polishing composition which is suitable particularly for an application to polish a wafer containing tungsten, and a polishing process employing such a polishing composition. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289262 | Method and Equipment for Making Abrasive Particles in Even Distribution, Array Pattern and Preferred Orientation - An equipment for making abrasive particles in even distribution, array pattern and preferred orientation comprises an adsorbing releasing apparatus being composed of a plurality of acicular soft magnetic metallic sticks, an upper and a lower stators, and a plurality of windings. Each winding forms an electric circuit through a electrical source, a resistance, and a switch a plurality of blind holes being distributed on face of the blind hole feeding tropism board. Using electric current to form magnetic field for the acicular soft magnetic metallic sticks absorb or release abrasive particles plated with soft magnetic materials. The equipment is simple, convenient in operation, high in efficiency and reliability. The equipment makes abrasive particles in matrix with an ideal state in distributing density, uniformity, arrange, and tropism. Thereby, the function of the abrasive materials is fully exerted and the life of products is prolonged. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289263 | One Piece Gutter with Intergrated Screen - An eavestrough ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080289264 | CLOSET SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a closet system with a housing that includes four adjacent sidewalls having a lower portion and an upper portion, a cap coupled to the upper portion, and an opening; a motor assembly including a motor connected to a power supply, at least two pulleys, a shaft rotatably connected to the motor, and at least one cable having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is guided by the one pulley and the second end is guided by the other pulley, and wherein the cable is retractably connected to the shaft; and a platform wherein the cable first end is connected proximate the middle of an edge of the platform and wherein the cable second end is connected proximate the middle of an opposing edge of the platform. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289265 | Multi-family, multi-unit building with townhouse facade having individual garages and entries - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a multifamily dwelling which may include: at least one building, which may include: a townhouse façade on at least a front of the building; at least three dwelling units in the building, each of the at least three dwelling units may include: an individual garage, and a non-shared, individual entry between each individual garage and an associated dwelling unit. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289266 | Pivotable Gutter - Pivotable gutter having brackets spaced apart comprising mounting members ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080289267 | SEISMIC STRUCTURAL DEVICE - A pin-fuse frame is used in a frame assembly that may be subject to extreme seismic loading. The pin-fuse frame includes of columns, beams, plate assemblies that extend between columns and beams, and may included a diagonal brace. The plate assemblies are fixed to the columns and attached to the beams and brace via pin joints. A joint includes a pin connection through outer connection plates connected to a column and inner connection plates connected to a beam. Connecting rods positioned about the pin maintain a coefficient of friction until exposed to extreme seismic activity, at which time the joint accommodates a slippage of at least one of the inner and outer connection plates relative to each other rotationally about the pin. The diagonal brace is separated into two segments connected together with connection plates. These connection plates accommodate a slippage of the segments relative to each other. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289268 | SEISMIC STRUCTURAL DEVICE - A link-fuse joint resists bending moments and shears generated by seismic loading. A joint connection includes a first plate assembly having a first connection plate including a first diagonal slot formed therethrough. A second plate assembly has a second connection plate including a second diagonal slot formed therethrough. The second diagonal slot is diagonally opposed to the first diagonal slot. The second connection plate is position such that at least a portion of the second diagonal slot aligns with a portion of the first diagonal slot. A pin is positioned through the first diagonal slot and the second diagonal slot. The joint connection accommodates a slippage of at least one of the first and second plate assemblies relative to each other when the joint connection is subject to a seismic load and without significant loss of clamping force. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289269 | ROT RESISTANT DOOR - The present application is directed to doors and door systems that are made from rot and/or swell resistant components. In one exemplary embodiment, every component of the door or door system is rot and/or swell resistant. In one exemplary embodiment, the door or door system remains rot and/or swell resistant after all hardware of the door or door system is installed. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289270 | LOADING DOCK DOOR SEAL - A seal system is utilized with flat, rough, and/or ribbed wall surfaces and includes a top dock pad and two substantially parallel side dock pads, which substantially frame a doorway at a loading dock. The dock pads are secured to the wall by a plurality of mounting brackets. The dock pads include a first foam layer coupled to a rear portion of a backing structure. The first foam layer operates to accommodate, or substantially “fill-in”, any surface irregularities of the building wall surface, such as a rough wall texture and rib surfaces, to provide an airtight or substantially airtight seal between the building and the seal structure. The dock pads also include a second foam layer coupled to a front portion of the backing structure. The second foam layer is employed to create an effective seal between the building and a rear portion of a vehicle. | 2008-11-27 |
20080289271 | COMPLIANT MOUNTING FOR OPTICAL COMPONENT - In one embodiment, a first mount is coupled to a first panel. A first compliant member is then placed on an optical component. The optical component and first compliant member are then placed on the first mount. For example, the optical component and the first compliant member are placed on a ledge of the first mount and a cylinder of the first mount may pass through the aperture. Also, one side of the first compliant member touches the first mount. A second mount is then placed on top of the other surface of the first compliant member. The front panel and a second compliant member are then placed on a front side of the optical component to secure the optical component in the optical system. | 2008-11-27 |