50th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090302512 | SOFT-MAGNETIC MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ARTICLES COMPOSED OF THIS SOFT-MAGNETIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to a soft-magnetic material comprising a micro fraction composed of particles of a soft-magnetic material having a particle size in the range from 1 to 100 μm and a nano fraction composed of particles of a soft-magnetic material having a particle size in the range from 100 to 200 nm, where the proportion of the nano fraction based on the total mass of micro fraction and nano fraction is from 5 to 70% by mass and the particles of the micro fraction and the particles of the nano fraction optionally consist of the same material, and also a process for producing an article composed of the soft-magnetic material. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302513 | SUSPENSION DEVICE - Interplate rubber members | 2009-12-10 |
20090302514 | GAS SPRING ASSEMBLY AND SPACER - A cooperative mounting arrangement for an end member or spacer of a gas spring assembly includes a recess formed into one of the end member and the spacer. A projection is provided on or along an associated structural component. The recess receives the projection such that lateral forces acting on the end member of the gas spring assembly can be transferred to the associated structural component. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302515 | HYDRAULIC DAMPING MOUNT - A hydraulic damping mount has a working chamber and a compensating chamber, which are filled with a hydraulic liquid and separated from each other by an intermediate plate. The working chamber and the compensating chamber are connected to each other via a transfer passage and a bypass channel. The bypass channel can be opened or closed by an actuator. The actuator is configured as a one-piece elastomer part, which has a fastening portion on the edge and an actuating element, which is connected to the fastening portion via a flexible connecting portion. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302516 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL SURFACE WITH DYNAMIC COMPENSATION - An aircraft flight control surface has an actuator that employs a magneto-rheological (MR) fluid for dynamically adjusting the responsiveness of the control surface. The MR fluid may be used as a primary or secondary control in the event that a primary control actuator fails. In the event of system failures associated with the primary control, an alternate level of performance may be provided by the secondary control and communicated to the overall flight control system. This permits the control surface actuator to reactively and proactively respond to changes associated with the flight control system. If the design fails, it also permits a safe mode of operation should the ability to dynamically adjust the viscosity of the MR fluid be negatively impacted. The safe mode of operation may involve a reduced level of performance. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302517 | ADJUSTABLE LEVELING MOUNT - A leveling system for a workpiece comprises a vise for holding the workpiece and a multimember support structure for positioning the vise. The multimember support structure comprises at least two joints and provides at least five independent degrees of freedom in angular motion for positioning the vise and leveling the workpiece. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302518 | Portable Clamp - There is provided a portable clamp suitable for clamping workpieces together, the portable clamp including: a mounting member; a pivoting clamping member pivotally connected to the mounting member at a pivot; a reaction member mounted to the mounting member at a region distal the pivot; and a locking means to lock the pivoting clamping member to inhibit rotation of the pivoting clamping member relative to the mounting member so that, when in use, one or more workpieces are clamped between the pivoting clamping member and the reaction member. The locking means is an overcentre mechanism. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302519 | DOUBLE ENVELOPE FOR STANDARD PRODUCTION PRINTING - A method and apparatus includes/uses a media supply that maintains the media sheets and a printing engine that places markings on the sheets. The media sheets have multiple opposing partially formed envelopes. The markings placed have opposite orientations on the opposing envelopes. The apparatus also optionally includes a separator that separates the opposing partially formed envelopes after the printing engine places the marking, to leave partially formed individual envelopes. A folder device optionally folds the partially formed individual envelopes to produce completed individual envelopes. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302520 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS - The invention provides an image processing apparatus capable of stopping the transport of a sheet when an access cover is opened to prevent the damage of the sheet, without additionally providing a sensor. An image processing apparatus includes: a transport member for transporting a sheet through an image processing unit; a driving mechanism for transmitting a driving force to the transport member; an access cover for opening a portion of a sheet transport path; and a driving switching unit for transmitting the driving force of the driving mechanism or cuts off the transmission of the driving force in operative association with the opening or closing of the access cover. The driving switching unit cuts off the transmission of the driving force to the transport member when the access cover is opened. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302521 | Image forming apparatus, optional sheet feeder, and base plate member - A base plate is selectively attached to a lower surface of a main body of an image forming apparatus or to an optional sheet feeder attachable to the main body. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302522 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding apparatus | 2009-12-10 |
20090302523 | Gripping Unit And A Method For Gripping A Paper - A gripping unit for gripping a paper from a top surface of a stack includes a first and second wheel having rotation axes that are mainly parallel with respect to each other. The first wheel is arranged to exert a friction force on sections of a paper during removal of the paper. The gripping unit further comprises an actuator on which the first wheel is mounted for moving the first wheel in a moving direction towards the second wheel. In addition, the gripping unit comprises an airflow generator for providing an air flow following a flow path directed substantially along the moving direction of the first wheel towards a side surface of the stack and upon approaching said side surface directing away from the stack in a direction substantially transverse with respect to the top surface of the stack. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302524 | SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet conveying apparatus includes a first conveying path through which a sheet is conveyed; a reversal conveyance driving unit which drives to reversely convey the sheet conveyed through the first conveying path; a second conveying path which branches off with the first conveying path and through which the sheet reversely conveyed by the reversal conveyance driving unit is conveyed; and a movable unit which causes a branch position between the first conveying path and the second conveying path to move on a downstream side in a conveying direction of the sheet which is conveyed through the first conveying path, after a trailing end of the sheet which is conveyed through the first conveying path passes the movable unit. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302525 | DISCHARGE OF PAPER OR OTHER LEAVES FROM A STACK - A discharge of paper or other leaves from the top (S) of a stack is by a rotating feed-roller ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090302526 | RECORDING APPARATUS - A recording apparatus includes: a media tray on which a recording medium is mounted, and which has a rib along an inserting direction into a main body of the recording apparatus, the rib being formed on an opposite surface of the media tray to the recording medium; a feed tray on which the media tray is set, and which has a groove along the inserting direction, the groove being engageable with the rib; and a regulating member which regulates a height from the feed tray when the media tray is inserted into the main body of the recording apparatus. The regulated height is a height that prevents the insertion of the media tray into the main body of the recording apparatus in a state where the rib of the media tray does not engage with the groove of the feed tray. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302527 | PAPER FEEDING METHOD FOR PRINTER - A paper feeding method for a printer is provided. The method includes the steps of: feeding a paper for printing a first side of the paper; lifting an up-feeding cap and feeding the paper to a place between the up-feeding cap and a feed roller when the first side of the paper is finished printing; laying down the up-feeding cap after a predetermined duration; and reversing the paper for printing the other side of the paper. The method is suitable for two-side printing and capable of avoiding paper jam or paper damage due to paper distortion by ink. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302528 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a registration roller and a control portion. The registration roller is disposed on an upstream side of an image forming portion in a sheet conveying direction to convey a sheet to the image forming portion. The control portion controls to convey the sheet toward the registration roller at predetermined timing after temporarily stopping the sheet at a plurality of stop positions. The plurality of stop positions is set on an upstream side of the registration roller in the sheet conveying direction. The control portion conveys the sheet at predetermined timing from one of the plurality of stop positions when the plurality of sheets is continuously conveyed to the image forming portion. One of the plurality of stop positions does not become continuously identical. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302529 | DOCUMENT HANDLER CAPABLE OF PROTECTING A BUILT-IN SENSOR FROM EXTRANEOUS SUBSTANCE - A document handler is provided with a casement | 2009-12-10 |
20090302530 | TRANSPORTING APPARATUS, RECORDING APPARATUS, AND TRANSPORTING METHOD - A transporting apparatus configured to transport a recording medium to a target stop position includes a feeding mechanism; a transporting mechanism; a storing unit configured to store a stop deviation at the time of a previous transport drive; a transporting distance calculating unit configured to calculate a second transporting distance in which the stop deviation after the reset of the storing unit is reflected on a first transporting distance requested this time, and to calculate the second transporting distance in which the stop deviation in the storing unit is reflected on the first transporting distance requested this time; a setting unit configured to set a speed profile of a multistage transport when the multistage transport condition is satisfied, set a speed profile of a transport mode other than the multistage transport when the multistage transport condition is not satisfied. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302531 | BELTLESS TANDEM-TYPE IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - In a beltless tandem-type image forming apparatus of the invention, a plurality of pairs of transfer rollers are placed side by side at intervals along a conveying direction of sheets. A control section independently conveys sheets in sequence through nip sections of respective pairs of transfer rollers driven by a driving section while sequentially transferring images formed by an imaging section onto the sheets. Conveying speeds of the respective pairs of transfer rollers controlled by the driving section are gradually decreased for every pair of transfer rollers from an upstream side toward a downstream side along a conveying direction of the sheets, and consequently, a driving period for driving the respective pairs of transfer rollers to convey each sheet is gradually increased for every pair of transfer rollers from the upstream side toward the downstream side along the conveying direction of the sheets. The control section performs control so that an imaging period by the imaging section is synchronized with a driving period by the driving section in every pair of transfer rollers. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302532 | CONVEYANCE APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND PRINTING APPARATUS - A conveyance apparatus increases the conveyance precision of a conveyance unit. The conveyance apparatus has first and second conveyance rollers. The conveyance apparatus includes a DC motor serving as a driving source for the conveyance rollers, a first encoder which outputs a first pulse signal in accordance with rotation of the first conveyance roller, a second encoder which outputs a second pulse signal in accordance with rotation of the second conveyance roller, and a control unit having a first mode in which the DC motor is controlled based on first information about the first pulse signal when executing a conveyance operation to convey a sheet by using the first and second conveyance rollers, and a second mode in which the DC motor is controlled based on second information about the second pulse signal when executing a conveyance operation to convey a sheet by using the second conveyance roller. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302533 | GAME TABLE WITH HIDDEN DISPLAY - A game table includes a game playing surface, a display covering and a railing extending around the perimeter of and slightly above the game playing surface. The game table also includes a display unit having a display screen. The display unit may be embedded within the railing, with the covering positioned over the display screen. The covering is illuminated from behind to allow illuminated game status information from the display unit to be visible. The covering is configured to substantially conceal the display unit beneath the covering when not lit, yet allows illumination from the display unit to transmit through the covering when lit. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302534 | ROULETTE GAME APPARATUS AND MEHTOD - A method for arranging indicia on a game surface and on an associated roulette wheel includes arranging indicia indicating numbers from 1 through 36 on the game surface. The numbers are arranged in ascending order with half of the numbers associated with a first color and a remaining half associated with a second color, The numbers are arranged in three groups of twelve numbers each with each group having three even numbers and three odd numbers associated with each of the two colors. Indicia indicating each of the numbers are arranged on a roulette wheel such that no two adjacent numbers on the roulette wheel are associated with a same color, are disposed in a same group, are disposed in a same column, are disposed in a same row, or are disposed adjacent one another on the game surface. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302535 | Multiple-inlet shuffling machine - The multiple-inlet shuffling machine has a shuffler and at least two card inputs. The shuffler has a base, a shuffling wheel mounted rotatably on the base and has multiple card slots formed radially around which, and a controller having at least one random number generator (RNG) that generates at least one random number. The card inputs are mounted oppositely on the base of the shuffler adjacent to the shuffling wheel and are controlled by the at least one random number generator (RNG) of the controller to randomly place cards into a same wheel further raising a randomness of the cards. relative to a number of compartments to number of cards ratio. Furthermore, operations are made via gears, so the multiple-inlet shuffling machine has improved precision of movement. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302536 | Card cartridge for a shuffling machine - A card cartridge for shuffling machines has a body and a cover. The body has a longitudinal slot defined in the body in a slantwise manner for receiving cards discharged from the shuffling machine, and at least two stops protrude oppositely from two side edges of the body to define a drawing gap. The cover is mounted detachably on the body and has a tail extending slantwise into the slot and two side panels abutting two side surfaces of the body to ensure the cover is stably positioned on the body. Furthermore, a wedge is movably disposed in the slot, selectively moving toward the second end of the body to press the cards toward the stops. When playing a card game, the body is implemented horizontally and the wedge moves along the slot to press the cards so players can easily draw cards sequentially from the drawing gap. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302537 | Shuffling machine with a detaching assembly for card input and output - A shuffling machine has a shuffler, a card input, a card output, an input detaching assembly and an output detaching assembly. The input detaching assembly is mounted between the shuffler and the card input to connect the card input detachably to the shuffler. The output detaching assembly is mounted between the shuffler and the card output to connect the card output detachably to the shuffler. Therefore, the shuffler, the card input and the card output may be manufactured and sold separately to simplify manufacturing processes and reduce buying cost. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302538 | Board Game Having Multi-Level Playing Rules - A board game is provided having the theme Death and Taxes. Multiple levels of paths of spaces are indicated on a board, each level having differing rules affecting the amount of scrip currency that a player receives or loses in playing. Players' pieces are moved to differing levels dependent on the amount of currency assigned to that player (Net Worth). | 2009-12-10 |
20090302541 | DECK OF PLAYING CARDS - The present invention concerns a deck of playing cards ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090302542 | Swinging Horseshoe Game - A suspended horseshoe game comprised of a horseshoe, a tether attached at its lower end to the horseshoe, and at its upper end to a supporting structure, and of a target vertical pole. This game consists of swinging the horseshoe toward the target pole such that the horseshoe wraps itself around the target pole. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302543 | SEALING SYSTEMS FOR ROTARY MACHINES AND METHODS FOR MODIFICATION - A hydrogen-cooled generator includes a sealing device disposed between a rotor and a stator. The sealing device is configured for at least partially segregating hydrogen atmosphere on one side of the sealing device and a cavity on an opposite side of the sealing device. The sealing device includes a non-contacting seal and a contacting seal including an aluminum body coupled to the non-contacting seal and a plurality of non-metallic bristles projecting from the aluminum body with tips of the bristles engaging the rotor of the generator. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302544 | Air Duct Sealing System - This invention provides a seal for an air duct vent, the seal comprising: a) a substantially planar main body having a perimeter and an angled margin at the perimeter; b) a gasket along the perimeter for engaging a surface; and c) at least one fastener attached to the main body for engaging a vent cover. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302545 | PERIPHERAL SEALING GLAND FOR ELONGATE OBJECTS PASSING THROUGH A SURFACE OR BEYOND A PIPE END - The invention relates to a peripheral sealing gland to form a seat between an elongate member and a substantially flat surface. The gland has an at least in part tapered skirt or frustoconical shaped skirt through which the elongate member is to pass and defining at the upper periphery of the skirt and deformable upper seal to deform about and seal to a periphery of said elongate member. A flange depends from the lower periphery of the skirt including on its outward from the skirt presented surface, at least one endless lip to seal when brought into contact, against said substantially flat surface. A compression ring is able to bear on said flange, to be fastened to said substantially flat surface to capture the flange therebetween. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302546 | Mechanical seal device - A mechanical seal device has a stationary seal ring having a seal surface; a rotating seal ring having a facing seal section capable of being in intimate contact with the seal surface while facing it; a fixation section for sealingly holding the rotating seal ring and sealingly held by a rotating shaft; a seal part placed more on the machine exterior side than a mechanical seal and sealing between a seal cover and the rotating shaft; and a fluid chamber for containing lubrication liquid and formed between an intimate-contact surface, which is between the seal surface and the facing seal surface, and the seal part. The fluid chamber side of the seal surface or of the facing seal surface is formed in a lubrication region surface and the machine interior side is formed in a self-lubrication region surface. The mechanical seal device further has, in the lubrication region surface, an introduction opening for introducing the lubrication liquid, and an annular bloking groove formed in the self-lubrication region and blocking the lubrication liquid from the lubrication region surface. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302547 | SEALING GLAND FOR RIBBON-SHAPED PROBE - A sealing gland for accommodating a ribbon-shaped element is provided to include a fitting, a bore, an alignment assembly and a cap portion. The bore extends along an axis through the fitting. The alignment assembly is configured to be mounted within the bore and includes an element slot such that the ribbon-shaped element can extend through the alignment assembly. The element slot is cuboidal in shape and is defined by a length, a height and a width. The alignment assembly is arranged so that the length is parallel with the axis. The cap portion is configured to be mounted on the fitting to retain the alignment assembly. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302548 | Sequentially-Deployable Lip Seal Systems - Apparatus to enhance performance of sequentially-deployable lip seal assemblies. In certain embodiments, biasing members to ensure deployment of sequentially deployable lip seals include an o-ring mounted within a cartridge or housing of one or more yet-to-be-deployed lip seals, with the o-ring disposed immediately adjacent one of the lip seals. When a barrier member or deployment sleeve is interposed between the one or more yet-to-be-deployed lip seals and a shaft, such as a rotating and/or reciprocating shaft of a stuffing box, the o-ring biases the lip seal toward the outside diameter of the shaft. Upon movement of the barrier member or deployment sleeve to a position exposing the Hp seal to the shaft, the o-ring urges the lip seal into engagement with the outside diameter of the shaft. A pressurized fluid may be employed between the housing and the o-rings. Flush paths, multi-part housings, and baffle-type housings are also disclosed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302549 | Lip Type Seal - A resin lip type seal ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090302550 | METHOD OF SURFACE TREATING A MECHANICAL PART MADE OF HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL, AND A SEALING SYSTEM OBTAINED BY IMPLEMENTING SAID METHOD - The invention relates to a method of treating the surface of a mechanical part made of high-strength steel, the method seeking to confer on said part friction and lubrication properties that are needed for its use. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302551 | FLAT SEAL WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED OR INSERTED FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A flat seal of a metal support with elastomer coating has areas which are usually stressed particularly intensively by local excess pressures and relative movements. Function elements are provided in these areas which relieve the stress of the seal. The function elements can be foils of metal or plastic which are glued on one side or on both sides. Alternatively, a flat metal or plastic element can be inserted into a free-stamped recess of the metal support of the seal and clamped in or glued on there. In both cases, by hardness, structuring and/or thickness of the function element, it is brought about that the forces occurring on the seal do not exceed the permissible material limits. Thereby, an excessive wear of the flat seal is prevented in applications having a high stress. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302552 | Sealing Material - A sealing material is formed as a planar laminate compound made of at least two layers of a graphite film with a maximum density of 1.6 g/cm | 2009-12-10 |
20090302553 | Watertight navigation device - A watertight navigation device comprises a watertight housing which accommodates a display and comprises a transparent watertight panel which covers the display towards the outside of the watertight housing. The transparent watertight panel works as a panel-type speaker, the watertight housing and the transparent watertight panel being sealingly coupled with each other. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302554 | CHUCK LEVER FOR A DRILL - A chuck, adapted to secure a power tool bit to a power tool, includes an output operably coupled to a motor to receive torque from the motor. The output at least partially supports therein the power tool bit. The chuck also includes an outer body having a cavity and rotatable relative to the output, and a lever coupled to the outer body and movable between a first position, in which the lever is at least partially retracted into the cavity, and a second position, in which the lever is extended from the cavity. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302555 | Stabilizer Assembly Unit for a Motor Vehicle - A stabilizer assembly unit for a motor vehicle, having a first fluid pressure actuator and a second fluid pressure actuator which are associated with opposite ends of an antiroll bar, characterized in that exactly one pressure fluid connection is provided on each of the fluid pressure actuators. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302556 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR BABY STROLLER - A suspension system for a stroller is described. The suspension system may include a rotating damper mechanism used between a stroller frame and a stroller wheel. In one example, apparatus for providing suspension/damping of a stroller includes a first member attached to a stroller frame, a second member disposed co-axially with the first member and operable to rotate relative to the first member, and at least one elastic member (e.g., urethane) positioned between the first and second members for damping motion (e.g., rotational or translational motion) therebetween. In one example, four elastic members are disposed between the first and second members. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302557 | STEERING DAMPER SYSTEM, AND A SADDLE RIDING TYPE VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME - A steering damper system for a saddle riding type vehicle having an MR damper includes a damping force calculating unit arranged to calculate a damping force according to a steering angle speed, and an adjusting command output unit arranged to determine a running state from a vehicle speed and a steering angle detected by sensors, with reference to a reference table, and correcting the damping force calculated according to the running state. The reference table has areas divided by a steering angle range according to vehicle speed, and damping force adjustment factors according to running states are assigned to these areas. The steering angle range dividing the areas becomes narrower with an increase in vehicle speed, to accurately reflect the running states of the vehicle. A proper damping force can be generated according to a running state of the vehicle. The steering damper system eases the rider's burden accompanying steering operations, and is excellent in controllability. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302558 | BICYCLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A bicycle suspension system is provided with a damping unit and a damping control unit to control movement of upper and lower telescopically connected tubes. A damping force adjustment valve selectively adjusts a fluid flow rate of fluid passed a damping piston. The damping piston has a fluid flow port that is axially spaced with respect to a fluid flow passage of a damping lockout mechanism such that a flow path is formed in an axial direction by the fluid flow port of the damping piston and the fluid flow passage of the damping lockout mechanism when the damping lockout mechanism is in a non-lockout mode. A first actuating member operates the damping force adjustment valve and a second actuating member operates the damping lockout mechanism such that the damping force adjustment valve remains in a set position when the second actuating member is being operated. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302559 | Spring Assembly With an Adjustable Spring Rate and a Spring Strut - A spring assembly has a master spring, a slide, a stop and at least one auxiliary spring connected in series with the master spring. The auxiliary spring has a first end to which the stop is fastened, and a second end facing away from the first end, with respect to which the slide can be fastened. The position of the slide is adjustable such that, when, during the compression of the spring assembly, the auxiliary spring has overcome a predetermined compression path, the stop strikes against the slide, and a further compression of the auxiliary spring is thereby prevented. A spring strut for a motor vehicle has the spring assembly. An alternative spring assembly arranges the auxiliary spring parallel to the master spring with a first end in the compression direction of the spring assembly being freely displaceable. The position of the slide is adjustable such that when, during the compression of the spring assembly, the first end has overcome a predetermined compression path, the stop strikes against the slide and, as a result, the auxiliary spring is connected parallel to the master spring. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302560 | TIRE ATTITUDE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD - A tire attitude control device comprises: detecting unit that detects the respective ground contact states at two tire measurement positions on the tire shoulder side, each the same distance away from a tire center position in a direction opposite a tire width direction, at the same position in a tire peripheral direction; calculating unit that calculates the respective ground contact lengths at said two tire measurement positions at least once per tire rotation, based on said ground contact states detected by said detecting unit; and control unit that generates, when a ratio of two ground contact lengths calculated by said calculating unit is out of a predetermined range that includes 1, a control signal for controlling a camber angle of a tire so that said ratio approaches 1 and outputs the control signal to said suspension control device. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302561 | WHEEL SINKAGE PREVENTION FOR VEHICLES - Herein disclosed, a pair of anti-sinkage devices having runners and being rotatably mountable to corresponding hubs of two transversally opposite wheels of a motorized vehicle in a manner that the runners can maintain their attitude and position although the wheel rotates. The anti-sinkage devices can thus limit sinkage of the wheels in sinking terrain, which can allow a broader use of ATV's during the winter season, for example. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302562 | MOWER WITH CUSHIONED SUSPENSION FOR OPERATOR SUPPORT PLATFORM HAVING STOWED AND DEPLOYED POSITIONS - A stand-on riding mower has a support platform at the rear thereof for supporting an operator who stands during operation of the mower. The support platform is pivotally connected to the traction frame of the mower by a suspension that includes pivotal support plates at each side of the platform. At least one spring is arranged to push against the pivotal support plates in a direction causing the platform to rise such that the weight of the operator atop the platform causes the platform to lower until increasing biasing force in the spring balances the operator's weight. The spring ensures that impact shocks and the like on the traction frame of the mower are cushioned before reaching the operator's platform. In addition, the operator's platform is pivotal relative to the support plates to allow the operator's platform to be disposed in both a vertical stowed position and a horizontal deployed position. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302563 | PAINTERS WHEELED CADDY - The invention is a paint caddy for performing painting activities adapted for use by a skilled painter. The paint caddy includes a rigid frame having a lower and an upper support member vertically separated by upright corner members. The lower support member extends beyond the upper support member to form a platform area upon which a five gallon paint container can be stored. The upper support member is molded in the form of a paint tray in which an optional liner may be fitted. The lower support member provides compartments for storage of paint tools and accessories. Four caster wheels are appropriately attached to the lower support member so that the paint caddy can be wheeled from a service vehicle to a specific job site having stored therein the painter's tools, as well as taking into account ergonomic considerations for all necessary material supplies to perform daily paint activities. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302564 | Human powered multi-functional pet transport cart - A human powered multi-functional pet cart for transporting pets or animals. This invented cart is particularly beneficial for pets with health problems, but may be used with any pet. A riding bed, which is 1 to 12 inches above ground, enables easy entrance and exit for animals with mobility problems. An accessory station with an extension bar permits a variety of pet accessories to be carried over the riding bed. Pet accessories can be carried which address comfort, standard necessities, or special pet needs. The use of a detachable front wheel assembly allows the cart to fit into a small vehicle for remote use. Padded floors and sidewall windows are designed make the riding more enjoyable for the pet. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302565 | BRAKE SYSTEM AND METHOD AND TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE USING THE SAME - In the specification and drawing a new brake system and a two-wheeled vehicle using the same are described. The new brake system includes a first brake to apply a first brake force on a first wheel of a vehicle and transfers the first brake force to physically actuate a second brake to brake a second wheel of the vehicle. A transmission device is disclosed to transfer the first brake force to actuate the second brake. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302566 | Foldable Scooter - The scooter of the present invention includes a footboard, a steering column and a connecting member in between. An engaging member is provided for engaging the rear portion of the connecting member with the front portion of the footboard at the respective open and folded conditions. A rotational driving member operating between a locked position and a released position is provided for driving said engaging member between the open and folded conditions. A first biasing device is provided for disengaging the engaging member from the connecting member and the footboard at the released position of the driving member. The driving member is acted against the biasing device to engage the engaging member with the connecting member and the footboard at the locked position. The engaging member can be easily and conveniently engaged and disengaged by turning the driving member between the locked and released positions. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302567 | TRAILING ARM VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A duplex trailing arm chassis support system has two longitudinal trailing arm members disposed on respective sides of the vehicle chassis and a structurally connecting cross member joining the two trailing arms to couple the movement of the two respective arms. Resilient cushioning members extend between each of the trailing arms and the underside of the vehicle chassis or between the connecting member and the vehicle chassis to provide resilient support to the vehicle chassis. Each trailing arm carries a wheel axle having wheels on both ends of the axle, each of the wheel axles being pivotally mounted to its respective trailing arm for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis of the trailing arm, allowing the axles to rock from side to side. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302568 | BICYCLE HEAD SET AND BUSH THEREOF - A bicycle head set includes a first ring having an outer periphery secured to an inner periphery of a head tube of the bicycle. A bush is rotatably and horizontally mounted within the first ring. The bush has a ring structure with an outer annular side and an inner annular side, wherein at least one of the outer annular side and the inner annular side has a self-lubricating layer applied thereon for use as a rotating medium of the head set. A buckling ring is mounted to the bush. The buckling ring has an inner resisting surface securely surround a steering tube of the bicycle and an outer contact surface contacting with the inner annular side of the bush. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302569 | Motorcycle leg rest - A motorcycle accessory allows a user to rest their leg in a cradle, the leg cradle supported by a body which body is in turn clamped to the frame, crash bars, forks or other parts of the motorcycle. The leg cradle may be hinged so that it can be moved between a position for supporting the leg to a position allowing the rider to put their foot onto the body in a manner similar to a highway peg. The device may be made of aluminum, metal, polymer and so on, and may be customized with indicia. Padding on the leg cradle may increase the user's level of comfort. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302570 | Wheelchair wonderbar - A wheelchair guidance system connect-able to a conventional wheelchair for permitting the person guiding the wheelchair to stand beside the disabled person in the wheelchair as he or she guides movement of the wheelchair. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302571 | WHEELCHAIR WITH TRANSFER BOARD - A combination wheelchair and transfer board having a flip-back armrest. The flip-back armrest lowers upon and secures the transfer board in a vertical position at the side of the wheelchair. The armrest includes a channel for receiving a top edge of the transfer board. When the armrest is rotated back, the channel releases the top of the transfer board and the armrest is moved backwards sufficiently so that the transfer board is free to move upward. A rear landing pad is provided that supports and secures the transfer board in the vertical position at the side of the wheelchair. The rear landing pad pivots with the armrest. A plastic, self-locking plug permits the transfer board to be attached to a standard armrest receiver on a wheelchair. The self-locking plug snaps into place, and includes either a swedged portion or tabs to lock it into place. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302572 | DEVICE FOR GUIDING A BOAT ON A TRAILER - A device for guiding a boat onto a trailer, the trailer having at least two longitudinal side rails, the device including a mounting assembly for attachment to a side rail to provide for transverse adjustment relative to the side rail's longitudinal axis and a bumper assembly attached to the mounting assembly and having at least one bumper mechanism that moves between an engaged position in which the device guides the boat into an aligned position on the trailer and a disengaged position in which the bumper mechanism is moved away from the boat to avoid contact with the boat. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302573 | DUMP TRAILER COUPLING APPARATUS - A dump trailer coupling apparatus is described. The apparatus is joins a vehicle hitch to the push tongue of a trailer in a way that accounts for and permits all movements of the dump trailer when on a roadway and during the dump process, without translating that stress to the hitch. In one embodiment, the apparatus is a swivel coupler including a pair of swivel structures. The first swivel structure enables lateral movement of the trailer with respect to the vehicle. The second swivel structure enables complete dumping of the trailer without stress on the hitch. In another embodiment, the apparatus is a hinged coupler including a support plate, a ball mount and a ball coupler. The ball coupler retains a roller that moves along on the support plate and addresses lateral movement of the dump trailer. The ball coupler includes a hinge connector attached to the trailer push tongue and enables complete dumping of the trailer without stress on the hitch. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302574 | Multi-Function Anti-Rotational/Anti-Theft Hitch Ball Assembly - The Multi-Function Anti-Rotational/Anti-Theft Hitch Ball Assembly of the present invention provides a trailer hitch assembly that includes an anti-rotational hitch ball mechanism that can also serve as an anti-theft hitch ball mechanism and can further simultaneously function as an attachment method for securing additional hitch accessories to the ball mount. The invention provides an engagement method for interlocking the hitch ball with the ball mount preventing rotation of the hitch ball relative to the ball mount. The interlocking engagement assembly may also be locked in place preventing the hitch ball from being removed from the ball mount if the hitch ball fastener is removed. In addition, a component of the assembly can serve as an attachment method for securing additional accessories to the ball mount. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302575 | HITCH SYSTEM - A hitch assembly for a bomb disposal robot has a female hitch receiver and a pinned flange coupled to the female hitch receiver, the pinned flange for removably attaching the hitch assembly to the ringed drawbar of the bomb disposal robot. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302576 | Trailer Coupler with Sight Hole - A coupler assembly for coupling a trailer to a towing vehicle hitch ball includes a coupler housing with an interior that defines a coupler socket adapted to receive a hitch ball. The coupler housing also includes a sight hole that communicates with the coupler socket and allows a user to see into the coupler socket to confirm proper engagement of the hitch ball and coupler. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302577 | MULTI-POSITION FOLDABLE STROLLER - A foldable stroller includes a rolling chassis, a push arm coupled to the rolling chassis to move relative to the chassis, and a folding mechanism. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302578 | MULTIPLE INTERFACE STROLLER APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS - An apparatus and method for adding an interface to a stroller is described. The apparatus may include a frame supporting a mounting interface for engaging an interface of the stroller, and first and second interfaces, each operable for receiving a removable seating surface. Such an apparatus may be mounted on the interface of a stroller designed to have a single interface for a seat, thereby providing two interfaces for seats. In another example, an apparatus for adding an interface may include an interface for receiving a removable seating surface and a frame operable for attaching to a stroller and supporting the interface. The apparatus may further include an attachment mechanism for attaching to the frame of the stroller and wheels. Such an apparatus may attach to a stroller designed to have a single interface for a seat, thereby introducing at least one more interface for a second seat. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302579 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A WEAKENED ZONE, IN PARTICULAR A PREDETERMINED BREAKING POINT FOR AN AIRBAG EXIT OPENING, COMPONENT AND APPARATUS - In a method for producing a weakened zone, in particular a predetermined breaking point for an airbag exit opening, in a carrier part equipped on the visible side with a decorative material, in particular a leather decoration, the carrier part is provided with a weakened section using first process, and weakening of the decorative material is performed through the weakened section of the carrier part using a second process. The weakening of the carrier part and the weakening of the decorative material taking place temporally close to one another, in particular at the same time. Furthermore, the invention relates to a component and an apparatus for carrying out the method. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302580 | AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - An airbag deployment system is disclosed. The airbag deployment system comprises: a sensor module disposed at a passenger seat, for sensing the weight of an occupant in the form of an analog signal and converting the same into a digital signal to output the digital signal; and an airbag control unit for controlling the deployment of an airbag by analyzing the digital signal outputted from the sensor module and comparing the same with a preset value. Accordingly, the manufacturing cost of the product can be reduced, and the reliability of the product can be improved. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302581 | Curtain airbag bracket and curtain airbag device - A curtain airbag bracket mounts a curtain airbag having an attachment piece provided in an edge portion of the curtain airbag to a vehicle body. The curtain airbag bracket includes a vehicle body attaching portion for attaching the curtain airbag bracket to the vehicle body, and an airbag mounting portion for mounting the attachment piece. The airbag mounting portion has a bent portion or a curved portion extending from the vehicle body attaching portion toward an inside of the vehicle body. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302582 | Airbag system - An airbag system includes an airbag, and the airbag includes an airbag body having a passenger-side wall portion that is arranged at a passenger side when having completed deploying and inflating, and a slip cloth that is disposed at an outer surface side of the passenger-side wall portion. The slip cloth formed in a loop shape an axial direction of which is in a left and right direction includes: a front panel portion arranged at a passenger side; an upper back panel portion extending downward from an upper end of the front panel portion; and a lower back panel portion extending upward from a lower end of the front panel portion, and a lower end of the upper back panel portion and an upper end of the lower back panel portion are mutually approximated, and joined to the passenger-side wall portion. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302583 | MOTOR VEHICLE PILLAR - A motor vehicle column, in particular an A-, B-, C- or D-column, in which at least one airbag strap is provided, with an inner lining facing the vehicle interior. Several ribs are positioned next to each other on the inner lining. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302584 | Set Mounted Vehicle Occupant Restraint Device - In order to reduce an installation space and to expand the degree of freedom in installation space, a seat mounted vehicle occupant restraint device includes a seat backrest | 2009-12-10 |
20090302585 | Airbag for knee protection - An airbag for knee protection includes at the center in a left and right direction of the upper edge an accommodation recess that recesses downward for accommodating an underside of the column cover. An outer wall of the upper region of the airbag is comprised of a panel material that is doubled on a turn crease that extends straightly through the panel in a left and right direction and forms the upper edge of the airbag. The airbag further includes beneath the turn crease and in the vicinity of the center in a left and right direction of the upper panel and above the thickness regulating tether a connecting member that approximates the driver-side wall and column cover side wall of the airbag to each other so as to provide the accommodation recess. The connecting member is arranged to form a communication passage between the connecting member and the turn crease that allows inflation gas to flow through in a left and right direction. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302586 | GENERATOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRBAG MODULE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A generator assembly for an airbag module of a motor vehicle is provided. The generator assembly comprising a gas generator for inflating an airbag of an airbag module with gas, wherein the gas generator defines with its generator housing a lateral surface that extends between a first and a second frontal cover surface of the gas generator, and means for electrically insulating the gas generator with respect to adjacent parts. For electrical insulation of the gas generator a flexible material layer is provided that completely covers the lateral surface of the gas generator. A systematic, defined grounding of the gas generator via a grounding conductor is carried out which is connected to an electrical connection of the gas generator that is integrated into a connector area of the gas generator. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302587 | Split Top Air Bag Assembly - Air bag assembly is inflatable by an inflator mounted on the vehicle forward of the vehicle occupant seat. The air bag assembly has a vertical extending, occupant facing restraining surface located at a distance from the air bag base end. An air bag base wall extends generally horizontally from a base end mounted on the inflator and divides the air bag assembly into a lower air bag portion for restraint of the occupant lower torso and an upper air bag portion for restraint of the upper torso. The upper air bag portion includes an inflatable left hand lobe rising from the left side of the base wall and an inflatable right lobe rising from the right side of the base wall. The left and right hand lobes define an upper un-inflated void space, the lower extent of which is provided by the horizontal extending base wall. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302588 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRBAG TETHER RELEASE - An inflatable airbag cushion assembly with a tether release device. The cushion assumes two different configurations depending on whether one or more tethers are released. The release device is actuated by one or more shape memory materials. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302589 | PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE WITH ANTI-TIP SUSPENSION - A personal ability vehicle (PMV) includes a frame with front and rear subframes. A steering mechanism is mounted on the front subframe and includes a steering front wheel connected to a tiller. The rear subframe includes a suspension mount comprising a pair of rear support legs. An anti-tip suspension includes a pair of trailing arms each mounting a trailing wheel. Each trailing arm is pivotally mounted on a respective support leg whereby the suspension is inevitable through a limited range of motion about a transverse suspension pivotal axis. A pair of spring assemblies are attached to the trailing arms and are adapted for selectively engaging the support legs to provide a counter-rotational torque force around the suspension pivotal axis in order to resist backwards tipping of the PMV, for example, when it is ascending an inclined sloping surface. Relatively uniform proportional, weight distribution on said steering front, main and trailing wheels is maintained throughout a range of loads. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302590 | VEHICLE - A utility vehicle is disclosed. The utility vehicle may include storage areas under the dash. The utility vehicle may include suspension systems for utility vehicles having shocks with both a fluidic stiffness adjustment and a mechanical stiffness adjustment. The utility vehicle may include an electrical power steering. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302591 | DEFLECTOR DEVICE FOR PARTIALLY OVERLAPPING FRONTAL COLLISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - A deflector device for motor vehicles, the front part of the chassis which comprises a left-hand and right-hand longitudinal beam, arranged before a front wheel and configured by a deflector that projects from the longitudinal beam in a substantially horizontal manner and backward at an angle to protect said front wheel in the case of a collision. The deflector device prevents the vehicles from being caught and being pushed off the road in the event of a partially overlapping frontal collision. The deflector device comprises a deflection element which can be longitudinally displaced from a rest position to an operational position, said deflection element consisting of a slider guided on or in the deflector and a forward-facing shoulder. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302592 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING ON A FRAME OF A VEHICLE - Support structure for mounting on a frame of a vehicle to support an object, which comprises an object-supporting part that is adapted to be mounted on a first side of the vehicle frame. It also comprises a mating part that is adapted to be mounted on a second side of the vehicle frame. Either the object-supporting part or the mating part or both comprise at least one pin that is adapted to pass through at least one opening in the vehicle frame and abut against the mating part and/or object-supporting part. The at least one pin is adapted to accommodate any one of a plurality of vehicle frames of different thickness or any part of a vehicle frame of non-uniform thickness between the object-supporting part and the mating part. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302593 | Positioning device - A positioning device has a deformable load-bearing element ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090302594 | INTEGRATED DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RECORDING IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION - An integrated device and method for recording identification information is provided according to embodiments disclosed herein. The integrated device includes a fingerprint surface provided with an ink layer on a first side; and a DNA collection surface operatively configured to be secured with a film. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302595 | SECURITY STRIP AND SECURITY PAPER - The invention relates to a security strip and security paper for obtaining security documents such as legal tender notes, checks or identification documents, comprising a cellulose support web that is completely embedded in a pulp substrate. As both the substrate and the support web are formed by plant fibers, a series of physical and chemical bonds are established between the fibers of both elements, the support web thus being perfectly integrated in the pulp. The cellulose support web will sometimes have a series of security elements, such as pigments, synthetic elements and/or security fibers of the type normally used in this type of application. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302596 | Coupling for connecting a capillary tube to a mixer - The coupling for connecting a tube ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090302597 | Liquid Tank Connector - A liquid tank connector for preventing leakage of contents in a liquid tank when removing a socket from a plug fixed to the liquid tank is provided. The liquid tank connector which includes a plug to be fixed to a liquid tank where liquid is stored, a socket which is able to be connected and disconnected with respect to the plug, and a sleeve for releasing a connected state between the plug and the socket by a relative movement with respect to the socket, and in which a liquid flow channels and gas flow channels are formed in a liquid deliverable state in which the plug and the socket are connected, and which includes: a cock which forms a gas flow channel in the liquid deliverable state, and the relative movement of the sleeve is controlled by the position of the cock in the liquid deliverable state. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302598 | Pipe Joint Locking Device - There is provided a pipe joint locking device which prevents accidental loosening of a pipe joint after tightening and with which a sealing property of a seal portion of the pipe joint is not impaired even if a force for rotating a pipe member acts on the pipe member. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302599 | PIPE FITTING - The pipe fitting comprises a plastic body ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090302600 | METAL COUPLING WITH LOCKED POSITION - A coupling comprising a body and a sleeve mounted coaxially on the body, the body defining a housing opening out in a face of the body to enable an end portion of the duct to be inserted therein, wherein the sleeve has an end projecting from said face of the body and provided with a catch step for catching the duct, wherein the sleeve is deformable radially and elastically from an endpiece-retaining state towards an endpiece-passing state, wherein the sleeve is mounted on the body to slide between first and second positions that are in successive relative to an insertion direction for inserting the duct into the housing, and wherein the body and the sleeve include complementary portions in relief that co-operate together when the sleeve is in its first position to hold the sleeve in its retaining state, and that are disengaged from each another when the sleeve is in its second position. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302601 | PIPE COUPLING DEVICE - The present invention is embodied in a pipe coupling device for joining two pipe segments including a cylindrically shaped gasket for receiving the pipe segments and a cylindrically shaped clamp having a first and second semi-cylindrical segment attached by a hinge that extends along a length of one side each segment parallel to the axis of the cylinder. The clamp includes an inner wall having at least one groove forming a channel aligned in each of the semi-cylindrical segments and extending about the circumference of the inner wall of the clamp. A second side of the semi-cylindrical segments includes flanges that extend radially away from the segments. The flanges include complementary apertures and bolts that are received through the apertures for sealing the flanges together. The semi-cylindrical segments are movable about the hinge between an open position and a closed position, wherein the pipe segments are received in opposing ends of the gasket and the clamp is open to receive the pipe segments a gasket combination and then closed about the gasket pipes and secured about the gasket for a sealing engagement by the bolts. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302602 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR CONNECTING PIPE TO CONNECTING PIECE, AND PIPE CONNECTION | 2009-12-10 |
20090302603 | GAS SUPPLY COUPLING FOR A WATER HEATER - A gas supply coupling includes a gas supply line receivable in a telescoped relationship with a fitting to define an interface section. A crimp ring is received at least partially over the interface section to provide a metal-to-metal seal between the fitting and the gas supply tube. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302604 | Method and Apparatus for coupling Expandable Tubular Members - An expandable tubular coupling apparatus includes a first expandable tubular member, a second expandable tubular member, and means for sealingly coupling the first expandable tubular member to the second expandable tubular member. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302605 | ENTRANCE FLANGE - The present invention concerns an entrance flange for connecting an elongated member ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090302606 | Bimini Twist Knot Maker - A knot making device for quickly and efficiently tying a knot in a line. The device may be portable and capable of being secured to a stable surface such as a table or railing allowing for a user, such as an angler, to utilize the device while in the field. The device may comprise an extension arm having a loop holding assembly and a standing line holding assembly disposed at opposing ends of the extension arm. Both the loop holding assembly and the standing line holding assembly may further comprise a first and second tensioning member, respectively, for securely retaining the line. The device may further comprise a twist compactor element disposed along the extension arm and between the loop holding assembly and the standing line holding assembly. The twist compactor element may function to compress at least one twist present in the line while forming the knot. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302607 | DOUBLE FED SYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR MOTOR - A double fed synchronous generator motor which is coupled to a reversible pump-turbine and operated while switched to a power generating operation mode or a pumping operation mode, is equipped with a controller for controlling the double fed synchronous generator motor so that power output from the double fed synchronous generator motor is coincident with an instruction value and the rotating speed is set between upper and lower limit values of the rotating speed by changing exciting current. In the power generating operation mode, the lower limit value of the rotating speed is varied by active power output from the double fed synchronous generator motor, and when the active power is small, the lower limit value of the rotating speed is set to a smaller value than that when the active power is large. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302608 | WIND POWER INSTALLATION AND METHOD OF MODIFYING THE BLADE PITCH IN A WIND POWER INSTALLATION - The wind power installation comprises a rotor with at least one rotor blade, a generator, and a pitch control system for controlling the pitch of the rotor blades, said pitch control system comprising at least one AC motor ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090302609 | POWER TRAIN FOR A WIND POWER PLANT - A power train for a wind power plant includes a rotor ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090302610 | Multipurpose Engine - A multipurpose engine having an improved wiring structure between the generator ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090302611 | Turbine - The present invention relates to a marine turbine and variety of aspects relative thereto. Renewal energy systems have recently been understood to be a necessary energy source, and tidal power is a particularly useful source as it is generally not visible and has a limited ecological impact. The present invention relates to a system for converting the kinetic energy of flowing fluid into electrical energy comprising a turbine having a low speed electricity generator and a braking means for controlling the speed of rotation of the shaft. The present invention also extends to a nacelle for housing a number of components of a turbine wherein the nacelle has cover for selectively opening and closing the aperture to the nacelle in order to provide a substantially watertight seal therebetween. The invention also extends to an apparatus for converting energy of a flowing fluid into electrical energy comprising a nacelle having a turbine therein and a lifting means providing a lifting means providing a load flow path between the lifting point, the nacelle and the turbine. A further advantage of the present invention is the ability to easily locate and remove new marine turbine from a useable location. There is therefore provided a turbine and support fixing to the ground, the turbine and support comprising complimentary male and female engaging portions such that when the turbine is lowered onto the support, the male and female portions contact therefore providing an operational engagement therebetween. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302612 | Oscillating energy capture mechanism - Multiple pivots are mounted vertically or horizontally within a rotary or stationary support structure or platform. The pivots are interconnected via members, and between these pivots, a flexible sheet of material is suspended. The mechanism operates via oscillation of a flexible sheet that captures the energy in a fluid flow, and converts it into mechanical motion. The interconnected pivots act in synchronization to vary the angle of attack of the flexible sheet, creating low pressure (lift) areas that impart force into the pivots which then move in an oscillating manner, outputting the energy captured to an energy conversion device. An alternate embodiment makes use of anchors and suspension structures that suspend the entire embodiment in the middle of a fluid flow, and enable remote connection to surfaces not immediately near the location of the device. | 2009-12-10 |
20090302613 | POWER GENERATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Methods and Systems are provided for generating electric power. One method includes the steps of: (a) submerging a housing into a body of water, the housing defining a chamber therein; (b) maintaining the chamber at a pressure lower than the pressure exerted by the body of water on the housing; (c) admitting water from the body of water into the chamber, and driving a turbine with the water flowing into the chamber to generate electric power; (d) discharging water from the chamber into the body of water; and (e) sequentially repeating steps (c) and (d). | 2009-12-10 |