50th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080302845 | Tool Holder with Guide Plate for Mounting Tools having Spring Clips - Tool holder devices are provided, which are designed to hold tools having spring clip mechanisms. In one aspect, a tool holder device comprises a guiding portion and a mounting portion. The mounting portion is adapted to engage a spring clip of a tool for mounting the tool. The guiding portion is adapted to guide a spring clip towards the mounting portion as a person slides the tool from the guiding portion to the mounting portion while maintaining contact between the spring clip and the guiding portion. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302846 | EXPLOSIVE DISCHARGE ACTUATED TOOL FOR DRIVING FASTENERS - An explosive discharge actuated tool for driving fasteners has a barrel with a closed bore, an interchangeable nose piece to accommodate different length fasteners and a piston that is manually reset to firing position by a spacer-fastener being inserted into the barrel. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302847 | Subsidiary vent channel of a nailing gun - The invention related to a subsidiary vent channel of a nailing gun having a subsidiary vent hole at an internal plug of a rear cap. A subsidiary vent channel is disposed at a corresponding place of a rear cap. In this way, the compressed gas from the outside can be simultaneously injected into a nail-feeding air chamber of the gun body and the subsidiary vent channel. The gas injected into the nail-feeding air chamber serves for nailing. The gas injected into the subsidiary vent channel is available for different purposes. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302848 | Variable outward clinch stapler - A pneumatically operated stapler that has a single selectively operable adjuster operatively associated with a staple leg diverter. The single selectively operable adjuster is constructed and arranged to be adjusted within a range of leg deflecting positions to affect the lateral movement of the staple leg diverter. The different leg deflective positions effects an amount to which the diverter will deflect the legs of the driven staple during a drive stroke. A single operation of the single selectively operable adjuster both moves the adjuster and retains the adjuster in an adjusted position within the range of leg deflecting positions. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302849 | Hand-held setting tool with connection means for a positioning device - A hand-held setting tool ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080302850 | Stapler - A stapler that can push staples into a surface of a paper bundle regardless of thickness of the paper bundle is provided. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302851 | Fastening element attaching device - A fastening element attaching device is provided which has a simple configuration but even if the fastening element group | 2008-12-11 |
20080302852 | PROFILE LIFTER FOR A NAILER - A driving tool that includes a frame, a motor assembly and a resilient member. The motor assembly is coupled to the frame and includes an electric motor, a flywheel driven by the electric motor, a pinch roller and a driver disposed between the flywheel and the pinch roller. The pinch roller is selectively movable from a first position to a second position to drive the driver into engagement with the flywheel. The driver is movable between a returned position and an extended position. The resilient member is coupled to the frame and biases the driver away from the flywheel to reduce or eliminate contact between the flywheel and the driver when the flywheel is at rest, the driver is in the returned position and the pinch roller is in the first position. A method for operating a driving tool is also provided. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302853 | CONTOURED BASE FOR DESKTOP STAPLER - A desktop stapler uses a spring to store energy to install staples by impact blow. The force required to fasten papers together is reduced. A very compact mechanism is used, including a dual coil power spring with a nested lever. A multi-function base provides a sloped front all the way down to a desktop surface to guide paper sheets atop the base, easy access for lifting the stapler off a desk while in its horizontal or vertical resting positions, and integrated soft grip under surface. The base surrounds the rear of the stapler body to provide a smooth exterior so that the device is natural to use both horizontally and vertically. A simple re-set spring provides a smooth re-set action as the handle is raised. A staple track includes enlargement features to fit a larger staple pusher spring. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302854 | Surgical Fastener Applying Apparatus - The present disclosure relates to surgical fastener applying apparatus for sequentially applying a plurality of surgical fasteners to body tissue. The surgical fastener applying apparatus includes a replaceable cartridge assembly receivable in a distal end portion of a cartridge receiving half-section, the cartridge assembly including a safety lockout pivotably disposed along the upper surface of the cartridge assembly and movable from an unlocked orientation permitting assembly of an anvil half-section to the cartridge receiving half-section, to a locked orientation preventing assembly of the anvil half-section to the cartridge receiving-half section. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302855 | Device and Method for the Thereapy of Obesity - An anastomotic device, particularly a circular stapler ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080302856 | Conductive ball arraying apparatus - A conductive ball arraying apparatus includes an arraying jig including conductive ball insertion parts in a predetermined array pattern, a ball cup that has an opening formed in a bottom surface thereof and is capable of housing a plurality of conductive balls along with the arraying jig, moving means that moves the arraying jig and the ball cup relatively, the moving means moving the ball cup relatively along a top surface of the arraying jig and dropping off the conductive balls into the ball insertion parts of the arraying jig, floating means that floats the ball cup from the arraying jig, and vibrating means that vibrates the ball cup. The moving means moves the ball cup relatively along the top surface of the arraying jig while floating the ball cup from the arraying jig and vibrating the ball cup. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302857 | WIRE CLAMP FOR A WIRE BONDER - A wire clamp for a wire bonder comprises a first arm and a second arm, which is mounted on the first arm so that it is rotatable around a predetermined axis. The first arm and the second arm each have a clamping jaw on an end distal from the axis. The wire clamp also comprises a piezo bending element for opening and closing the wire clamp. One end of the piezo bending element is fastened to the second arm and an opposite end of the piezo bending element bears in a retainer fastened to the first arm. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302858 | Wiring Method and Device - To permanently apply lead terminals to corresponding electrodes of electronic or electro-optic components, the following steps are carried out: a. providing a frame including at least one tensioned wire, b. providing a holding jig including at least one seat in which a respective one of the components can be removably and temporarily retained, c. applying the components to the seats with the respective electrodes aligned along a respective longitudinal direction; in this way a row of aligned components is obtained, each component having a corresponding electrode aligned to the subsequent one in the row, d. applying the holding jig to the frame and orienting the same so that the longitudinal direction corresponds to the direction of the tensioned wire, the tensioned wire being thereby brought substantially in contact with (all) the electrode(s) aligned to each other on a corresponding row of components, e. electrically and mechanically bonding the tensioned wire to the corresponding electrodes; in this way all components are simultaneously bonded to the wire, and f. cutting the wire to separate the components from each other thereby forming a respective lead terminal for each electrode. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302859 | METHOD OF REFLOW SOLDERING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WHEREIN AN ELECTROCONDUCTIVE COATING MATERIAL IS USED - A reflow soldering method for use with circuit patterns and land patterns formed by an electoconductive coating material. Reflow soldering is performed in an air atmosphere within a range of 150°-190° C. and with a preheating time set within a range of 60±30 sec. Alternatively, preheating is performed in a nitrogen atmosphere. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302860 | AIR BEARING GAP CONTROL FOR INJECTION MOLDED SOLDER HEADS - An air bearing gap control arrangement for injection molded solder filler heads. Also provided is a method of providing for a gap control for injection molded solder filler heads utilizing an air bearing arrangement. Provided is a C-ring seal, at the lower or dispensing region of the solder filler head structure, wherein the C-shape is open at the leading edge thereof. Hereby, a prevalent leading edge gap is tightly controlled by means of pressurized air in order to form an air bearing. Downstream of this leading edge is the molten solder, which is contained within a very narrow gap height between the solder filler head and the mold. As the solder fills the pits or recesses which are formed in the mold surface, air will rush out or be displaced from the pits towards the air bearing and is then expelled, while the deposited solder remains in place. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302861 | Method and apparatus for wave soldering an electronic substrate - A wave soldering apparatus includes a solder supply and a first wave soldering nozzle in fluid communication with the solder supply. The first wave soldering nozzle includes a flat plate having a plurality of square-shaped openings formed therein to generate a first solder wave. An inert system is configured to deliver an inert gas around the first solder wave. Other embodiments and methods of wave soldering are further disclosed. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302862 | CONCAVE FACE WIRE BOND CAPILLARY AND METHOD - An improved wire bonding capillary used in the bonding of wires to the bond pads of a semiconductor device and the leads of a lead frame, the wire bonding capillary having a working tip having a working surface including a flat annular portion surrounding the wire feed aperture in the capillary and a concave surface extending therefrom to the intersection with the radius extending from the external tip diameter of the working tip. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302863 | Method and Device for Transferring a Solder Deposit Configuration - Method and device for transferring a solder deposit configuration having multiple solder deposits onto a terminal surface configuration of a contact surface of a substrate ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080302864 | COMBINATION SHIPPING CONTAINER AND DISPENSER - A combination shipping container and dispenser is described herein. A regular slotted container (RSC) is modified to include at least a first and second dispensing feature such that the RSC can dispense product when it is configured in either a horizontal or in a vertical orientation. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302865 | Method of integrating barcode information and extended display identification data - A method of integrating barcode information and EDID firstly inputs barcode information and temporarily stores the information in a first storage device; reads a pre-stored barcode rule and a pre-stored check code from a second storage device, wherein the barcode rule is defined with relevant data of plural codes included in the barcode information; then, respectively stores the plural codes included in the barcode information into corresponding storage spaces of the first storage device according to the barcode rule; next, determines whether a specific code of the barcode information matches with the check code; if the specific code of the barcode information matches with the check code, reads a pre-stored EDID from an EDID burning device, and integrates the EDID with the plural codes of the barcode information so as to generate a new EDID; finally, performs a burning operation to a display device based on the new EDID. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302866 | METHOD FOR CREATING A LABEL, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND LOGISTICS SYSTEM - There is provided a method and logistics system for creating a label. An exemplary method comprises creating allowance information to allow an original receiver to enter shipment information and allowing the original receiver to activate an option to create a return label. The exemplary method further comprises enabling the original receiver of the item to print the return label. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302867 | System and method for tracking individuals via remote transmitters attached to personal items - In accordance with an embodiment, a system and method for verifying presence at a vendor location is defined. Preferably, an identification tag is coupled to a device, and the identification tag is operable to transmit a unique user identifier representing the user in possession of the device. The identification tag preferably includes a low frequency RFID device. Further, an identification tag reader is provided that is operable to receive from the identification tag the user identifier. The identification tag reader is preferably placed at a location of a vendor. Further, a computing device is provided that is operable to receive the user identifier from the identification tag reader. The computing device is further operable to receive from the identification tag reader a vendor identifier representing the vendor location, and is still further operable to receive a time identifier representing a time when the identification tag reader received the user identifier from the identification tag. Preferably, a database is also provided that stores the user identifier, the vendor identifier and the time identifiers with a plurality of other user identifiers, other vendor identifiers and other time identifiers. The computing device determines the name of the user and the name of the vendor as a function of the user identifier and the vendor identifier. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302868 | ELECTRONIC MONEY CHARGER - which can certainly prevent an electronic money from being fraudulently deposited. An electronic money charger of the present invention comprises a reader/writer which reads and writes data with respect to a contactless IC card in which an electronic money balance used in an electronic money service has been stored, a position information obtaining unit which obtains a latitude and a longitude representing a position of the electronic money charger, and a control unit which has control to perform an electronic money deposit process via the reader/writer, and control to disable the electronic money deposit process if the latitude and the longitude obtained by the position information obtaining unit after installation of the electronic money charger are different from the latitude and the longitude obtained at the time of the installation of the electronic money charger. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302869 | DYNAMIC CREDIT CARD WITH MAGNETIC STRIPE AND EMBEDDED ENCODER AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME TO PROVIDE A COPY-PROOF CREDIT CARD - A dynamic credit card is provided in which a secure credit card number (e.g., a secret/hidden credit card number) is encoded based on a timing signal (e.g., an internal counter) to provide a dynamic credit card number. This dynamic number may be displayed to a user via a display (e.g., so that online purchases can be made) or written onto a magnetic stripe such that the number may be processed by traditional credit card merchants (e.g., swiped). At a remote facility, the dynamic number may be decoded based on time (and/or a counter/key number/equation) or the facility may have the secure number and perform the same function as the dynamic credit card (e.g., encode using time data as a parameter to the encoding equation) and compare the resultant dynamic number to the dynamic number received. Thus, a dynamic credit card number may change continually or periodically (e.g., every sixty seconds) such that credit card numbers may not be copied by thieves and used at later times. A dynamic verification code may be utilized in addition to, or in lieu of, a dynamic credit card number. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302870 | COMPUTERIZED BIOMETRIC PASSENGER IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for passenger identity verification. The system has at least one check in system with a barcode reader and a biometric data collection device. When a passenger checks in, a barcode is placed on the passenger's boarding documents, the barcode is read, and biometric data is collected from the passenger. The system stores the data in a database of a server such that the barcode data is associated with the biometric data. The system further contains at least one checkpoint verification system with a bar code reader and a biometric data collection device. When the passenger arrives at the verification system, the barcode is read and biometric data is collected from the passenger. Biometric data is retrieved from the database using the bar code read by the verification system and the biometric data retrieved from the server is compared with the data collected by the verification system. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302871 | RFID Key Rotation System - In various embodiments, a method for tracking objects includes receiving an internal identifier associated with an object. A first key or external identifier for a tag is associated with the internal identifier. A second external identifier is generated and the second external identifier is then written to the tag. The second external identifier is associated with the internal identifier associated with the object. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302872 | DISCOUNT CARD APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - To improve the consumer experience with retail rewards and discount programs, a system and method is provided for consolidating information relating to multiple rewards or discount programs in a manner that is convenient and reduces or eliminates the need to carry numerous rewards cards. The system and method of the present invention provides a mechanism for inputting and storing in an electronic device coded information, such as barcodes and QR codes, that may be contained on a coded dataset source, such as a rewards or discount card. In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device is a mobile telephone. At a retail checkout, the coded information is displayed on the mobile device, and the cashier may scan the display of the mobile device in the same manner as one would scan a discount card. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302873 | Digital image capture and processing system supporting automatic communication interface testing/detection and system configuration parameter (SCP) programming - A digital image capture and processing system supporting automatic communication interface testing/detection and system configuration parameter programming. The digital image capture and processing system includes a housing having a port for receiving a standard connector associated with a flexible communication interface cable, and a multi-interface I/O subsystem disposed in the housing, and having an I/O port. The multi-interface I/O subsystem supports a software-controlled automatic communication interface test/detection process carried out over the flexible communication interface cable physically connecting the I/O ports of the digital image capture and processing subsystem and the designated host system. The digital image capture and processing system also supports automatic programming of multiple system configuration parameters (SCPs), associated with a particular communication interface (CI) detected by the multi-interface I/O subsystem, without reading programming-type bar codes. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302874 | OPTICAL MEDIA SENSING ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOBILE TELEPHONE HAVING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL MEDIA PATHWAYS - The invention provides for an optical sensing arrangement for use in a mobile telephone. The sensing arrangement allows the telephone to decode tags of coded data printed on media present in internal and external pathways of the telephone. The sensing arrangement includes a beam splitter configured to deflect incoming light onto an image sensor of the telephone. The arrangement also includes a first infrared LED operatively directing light onto media present in the external pathway, with a filter and lens arrangement configured to receive and direct light reflected from the external media onto the beam splitter. Also included is a second infrared LED operatively directing light onto media present in the internal pathway, with a mirror arrangement configured to direct light reflected from the internal media into the beam splitter. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302875 | Communication terminal with contactless IC card system - A communication terminal with a contactless IC card is disclosed. The portable communication apparatus for a contactless transmission, includes a main device having a casing and a socket disposed therein for holding a contactless IC card; a pad set disposed on the casing of the main device; a connecting circuit for electrically connecting the socket to the pad set; and an antenna disposed on the casing, having a contact terminal set covering the pad set for coupling to the contactless IC card via the connecting circuit and transmitting data wirelessly while the contactless IC card is inserted into the socket. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302876 | DYNAMIC CREDIT CARD WITH MAGNETIC STRIPE AND EMBEDDED ENCODER AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME TO PROVIDE A COPY-PROOF CREDIT CARD - A dynamic credit card is provided in which a secure credit card number (e.g., a secret/hidden credit card number) is encoded based on a timing signal (e.g., an internal counter) to provide a dynamic credit card number. This dynamic number may be displayed to a user via a display (e.g., so that online purchases can be made) or written onto a magnetic stripe such that the number may be processed by traditional credit card merchants (e.g., swiped). At a remote facility, the dynamic number may be decoded based on time (and/or a counter/key number/equation) or the facility may have the secure number and perform the same function as the dynamic credit card (e.g., encode using time data as a parameter to the encoding equation) and compare the resultant dynamic number to the dynamic number received. Thus, a dynamic credit card number may change continually or periodically (e.g., every sixty seconds) such that credit card numbers may not be copied by thieves and used at later times. A dynamic verification code may be utilized in addition to, or in lieu of, a dynamic credit card number. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302877 | IC CARD COMPRISING A MAIN DEVICE AND AN ADDITIONAL DEVICE - The IC Card includes a main device having a microprocessor and a memory unit, and an I/O contact pad for a connection between the main device and a read write device, also referred to as a main interconnection. The IC card also includes additional device connectable to the main device via a secondary interconnection including the I/O contact pad, and a switch control for selectively switching between the main interconnection, for a transmission of data between the read write device and the main device, and the secondary interconnection, for a transmission of data between the main device and the additional device. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302878 | Method for Controlling an Air-Conditioning System of a Vehicle Whose Top is Opened - In a method for regulating an air-conditioning system of a vehicle whose top is open, air whose temperature and mass flow rate are regulated as a function of at least the control variables of the setpoint temperature of the passenger compartment and the actual temperature of the passenger compartment being fed to a passenger compartment of the vehicle via a plurality of vent openings. The speed of the vehicle is measured and, when it increases, the air-mass flow rate, which is fed to the passenger compartment through vent openings at lower positions, is reduced and the air-mass flow rate, which is fed to the passenger compartment through vent openings at higher positions, is increased. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302879 | Heating Device - The present invention relates to a heating device for generating heat and electricity, and it comprises a compressor, at least one heat exchanger for heating air of a working flow leaving the compressor, a turbine where the heated air of the working flow is expanded, and a generator. The device further comprises a fluidly separate burner circuit with a burner for providing hot combustion gases which circuit is connected with the at least one heat exchanger, and which parts are arranged in a way known per se and where the turbine during operation powers the compressor and the generator. The generator supplies electrical energy to a domestic or local electrical system and/or powers auxiliary devices of the heating device, and at least a part of the air of the working flow leaving the turbine and/or at least a part of the combustion gases of the burner flow are/is used for heating a building or a process. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302880 | Motor cooling device - A static motor cooling device for a centrifugal blower or axial fan assembly is provided. The blower or fan assembly includes an electric motor, a motor housing for enclosing the electric motor, a drive shaft operably coupled to the electric motor and extending outwardly from the motor housing, and a blower wheel or fan blade operably connected to the drive shaft. The blower or fan includes a blower or fan housing to which the motor housing is at least partially mounted. The motor cooling device comprises a shroud and at least one mounting provision. The motor cooling device is mounted over the motor housing and configured to mate with the blower or fan housing for passively directing a portion of the air being drawn into the blower or fan assembly over the motor housing for cooling the electric motor. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302881 | Fastening Rail in Railway Slide Chair Assembly - A rail fastening apparatus for fastening an inner stock rail ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080302882 | Apparatus and Method for Draining Irrigation Systems - An irrigation system draining apparatus adapted for use with an irrigation system having a conduit with a fluid source connection, an air inlet, and at least one output port, the apparatus includes a suction device. The suction device has an input port that is adapted to access an interior of the conduit, and to drain fluid from the conduit by suction when the fluid source connection is closed and the air inlet is open. A method of draining an irrigation system includes closing a fluid source connection for the irrigation system, opening an air inlet of the irrigation system, and using a suction device to drain fluid from the irrigation system conduit through the one output port. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302883 | WORKING SPACE ENCLOSURE FOR UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER HEADS - A protective sprinkler head housing for allowing access to sprinkler heads and shafts for maintenance and repair. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device which allows for, and encloses, a working space around underground sprinkler heads. The device is placed around a sprinkler shaft in the ground and the plant material is placed on its outside. The top of the sprinkler head sits above the device. When the sprinkler needs to be accessed, the top of the device can be removed and an open interior space remains where a user can place his/her hands and/or tools to repair or replace a sprinkler head. This invention may be installed when the underground sprinkler system itself is first installed or alternatively may be installed at each sprinkler head as needed. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302884 | Aerial application dispersal system - An aerial application dispersal system that comprises an aerial vehicle and an aerial dispersal unit. The aerial dispersal unit provides an insect control substance, a flake auger, and a motor to drive the flake auger for transporting the insect control substance to a dispensing chamber. The aerial dispersal unit also provides a glue substance, a pump, and a motor to drive the pump for transporting the glue substance from a storage container to the dispensing chamber for mixing with the insect control substance. The dispensing chamber is provided with a motor for forcing the insect control substance mixed with the glue substance out an exit portal for disbursement over the designated area. A control box, control switches, global positioning satellite system, and dispersal unit operator interface are also provided for automatically regulating the mixing and dispensing rate of the insect control substance and glue substance in relation to the ground speed of the aerial vehicle for maintaining a constant, uniform disbursement of a bonded substance over a designated area. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302885 | Valve Arrangement for Shower Dispenser - A device for dispensing bath and shower salts, oils and other additives into a shower water stream, which device utilizes an improved valve arrangement in which the path of the water into the additive container may be partially or completely blocked or completely open so that the amount of additives inserted into the water stream is more easily controlled. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302886 | Shower Head - The invention relates to a shower head which comprises a housing ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080302887 | Fuel Injector Having Directly Actuatable Injection Valve Element - A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine is proposed having a directly actuatable injection valve element. The fuel injector has a nozzle needle, axially guided in a nozzle body, and an actuator accommodated in an injector housing. The nozzle needle is connected to a coupling piston on the nozzle-needle side and the actuator is connected to a coupling piston on the actuator side. The coupling piston on the actuator side acts on a coupling chamber and the coupling piston on the nozzle-needle side acts on a control chamber. The nozzle needle is lifted from a nozzle-needle sealing seat as a function of the pressure in the control space. An intermediate plate is provided between injector housing and nozzle body. The plate has a conduit hydraulically connecting the coupling chamber to the control chamber. The conduit contains a hydraulic throttle which has at least two sections having different cross sections of flow. The section having the smaller cross section of flow faces the coupling chamber and the section having the larger cross section of flow faces the control chamber. The throttle disclosed suppresses oscillations of the actuator in the transmission of the actuator stroke to the nozzle needle stroke. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302888 | Fluid delivery system - An impeller system is provided for the delivery of a fluid, such as liquid manure, through a manifold system to a plurality of hoses. The impeller includes multiple blades for driving the fluid toward the manifold outlets. The impeller also includes a plurality of shut-off gates to close off multiple outlets and, therefore, increase the pressure to the remaining outlets. As the impeller rotates, openings to various outlets are opened and closed, thereby increasing the pressure of the fluid delivered to each of the outlets. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302889 | LIQUEFYING DE-WATERED SLUDGE PREPARATORY TO DRYING - Sewage sludge that has been de-watered to 25% solids is subjected to a combination of shearing and heating that liquefies the sludge, and drops its viscosity to below 12,000 cP. The fact of liquefaction prepares the sludge such that subsequent drying can be done more cost-effectively than hitherto. After drying, the dried sludge can be incinerated. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302890 | Garbage Disposer - A first rotating crushing blade provided at the uppermost stage of crushing blades has one agitation arm. On the agitation arm is formed a press-in surface made by inclining both surfaces of the front and rear, relative to a rotation direction, of the first crushing blade. The press-in surface is a slope where its upper end is inclined in the direction projecting beyond its lower end. In an initial stage of crush, garbage is taken in downward by the press-in surface by rotation operation of the first rotating crushing blade, and a crushing blade in a lower stage can crush the garbage. Alternatively, a crushing unit is constructed from a first rotating crushing blade, a second fixed crushing blade, a third rotating crushing blade, and fourth fixed crushing blade that are layered together and received in a housing. The first rotating crushing blade placed at the uppermost stage of the crushing unit has an integrally formed handle, and the crusher unit is removably attached to a hopper by holding the unit by hand. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302891 | FOOD WASTE DISPOSER WITH DISHWASHER INLET AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A food waste disposer has a food conveying section, a motor section and a central grinding section disposed between the food conveying section. The motor section includes a motor having a motor shaft coupled to a rotatable plate of a grinding mechanism in the grinding section. An anti-vibration mount is disposed around an inlet of the food conveying section. The food conveying section includes a housing, which can be a plastic molded housing, having dishwasher inlet having an outer portion extending outwardly from the housing and an inner portion extending into the housing that is removably received in the housing. The inner portion of the dishwasher inlet may be slidably received in the housing with the housing including grooves on opposed sides of an opening that receive tongues on opposed sides of a body of the inner portion of the dishwasher inlet. The inner and outer portions of the dishwasher inlet have passageways connected by the opening in the housing when the inner portion of the dishwasher inlet is in place. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302892 | Linear food processor - A linear movement food processor may have a battery or power supply operation for portability and includes a set of reversible legs to enable it to be positioned over a plate or container. A series of blades are provided with an external mounting and storage area for quick selection. The drive mechanism utilizes a circular path pin engaging a drive slot on a cutter plate, with the drive mechanism being directly liftable so that the remaining structure of the food processor may be immersibly washed. One embodiment has a cutting stroke of 2.5 inches with a forward cutting stroke of about 0.25 seconds and a return stroke of about 0.25 seconds. In one embodiment a processed food catcher/storage box is provided for process food collection and stowage/storage of the food processor unit. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302893 | Linear food processor - A linear movement food processor may have a battery or power supply operation for portability and includes a set of reversible legs to enable it to be positioned over a plate or container. A series of blades are provided with an external mounting and storage area for quick selection. The drive mechanism utilizes a circular path pin engaging a drive slot on a cutter plate, with the drive mechanism being directly liftable so that the remaining structure of the food processor may be immersibly washed. One embodiment has a cutting stroke of 2.5 inches with a forward cutting stroke of about 0.25 seconds and a return stroke of about 0.25 seconds. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302894 | Mobile 3-Part Crusher Assembly | 2008-12-11 |
20080302895 | ROLLING FOOD PROCESSOR - A rolling food processor includes a body forming a chamber, a blade assembly, and a roller assembly. The blade assembly may include a hub and a plurality of blades mounted about the hub and positioned within the chamber, the blade assembly being rotatably coupled to the roller assembly. The roller assembly includes at least one rolling member such that when a user rolls or reciprocates the rolling member on a surface, the hub and the blades rotate to process a food item selectively positioned in the chamber. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302896 | INSTALLATION OF LINERS IN A TUBE MILL, TUBE MILL PROVIDED WITH LINERS - A tube mill is provided with liners fastened to a shell. The tube mill is provided with an adaptor plate. The adaptor plate is provided with a first pattern of drilling holes in a DIN pattern and a second pattern of drilling holes in a non-DIN pattern. The adaptor plate is fastened to the shell via one or more holes of the second pattern and a number of liners is fastened to the adaptor plate via one or more holes of the first pattern. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302897 | Refiner Blade and Segment, as Well as a Method of Forming Them and a Method of Modifying Blade Grooves - A refiner blade comprising a blade surface for defibrating a lignocellulose-containing material, the blade surface comprising blade bars and blade grooves provided therebetween. At least one blade groove provided in the blade surface is formed by removing material from the blade surface by water cutting. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302898 | THIN FILM REELING DEVICE - A thin film reeling device is provided. The device comprises a rotating shaft and a rotating bowl. The rotating shaft is nested into the rotating bowl for reeling a thin film, and two ends of the rotating shaft are provided with a first baffle plate and a second baffle plate for reeling the thin film regularly, respectively. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302899 | SPINNING REEL - A spinning reel includes a body, which has two sliding plates coupled to two opposite lateral sides of the base thereof, a spool holder, which has a U-shaped frame pivotally mounted in the base of the body and a spool pivotally coupled to the U-shaped frame, a spool rotating mechanism, which has two pins axially movable to engage the spool and a gear set mounted on one pin for rotating the spool to take up a fishing line, and a spool biasing mechanism, which has a drive gear set, a operating bar for operation by a person to rotate the drive gear set, a driven gear set coupled to the drive gear set and rotatable to move the sliding plates in moving the pins of the spool rotating mechanism into engagement with spool or away from the spool, and a transmission device coupled between the driven gear set and the spool holder for causing the spool holder to be biased between a horizontal position and a vertical position upon rotation of the drive gear set by the operating bar. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302900 | FLY-FISHING REEL - A fly-fishing reel is provided for rewinding a fishing line on a spool, whose movement is limited, in at least one sense, by a braking mechanism. The fly-fishing reel includes a self-supporting structure and a spool. The self-supporting structure includes a central axis which bears on it the braking mechanism, which includes a first lateral containing ring, a brake ring concentrically arranged within an adjustment track or ring, and a second lateral containing ring. The brake ring is a split ring defining a guide slot along which a braking adjustment member is displaced. The braking adjustment member expands or contracts the brake ring. A blocking member is also concentrically mounted on the adjustment track or ring, which is in turn arranged without a relative sliding among them within the spool. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302901 | Roll towel dispenser - A greatly simplified roll towel dispenser having far fewer parts than conventional dispensers is shown. The dispenser also has a minimal carbon footprint using recycled materials throughout and a sealed battery for primary power. With the simple dispensing mechanism battery life of months is possible as are remote and portable applications. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302902 | Hose reel system - A hose reel system for winding a liquid manure hose. The hose reel includes a spool pivoted in alignment with the wheels and axles of the system to allow for even winding of the hose on a spool. The spool is provided with curved domes on either, end and a protective bar to prevent the hose from winding beyond the ends of the spool. Pivoting the spool in alignment with the axle allows for a more even winding and unwinding of the hose, thereby reducing torsion, kinks and other damage to the hose during the rolling and unrolling processes. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302903 | Hose reel system - A hose reel system for winding a liquid manure hose. The hose reel includes a spool pivoted in alignment with the wheels and axles of the system to allow for even winding of the hose on a spool. The spool is provided with curved domes on either, end and a protective bar to prevent the hose from winding beyond the ends of the spool. Pivoting the spool in alignment with the axle allows for a more even winding and unwinding of the hose, thereby reducing torsion, kinks and other damage to the hose during the rolling and unrolling processes. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302904 | Article forming paper wrapping device - A device for processing sheets, rolls or the like, preferably sheets or rolls of corrugated paper, into useful articles. More specifically, the invention relates to a paper wrapping device that can convert a sheet or strip of paper into a useful article comprising a plurality of wrapped paper layers, suitable for use as a support member or a pallet stringer. Also the invention provides a device that contains a conveying unit which transfers a material, such as paper, to a forming unit which produces a core layer and further wraps additional layers in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction around said core in one or more layers to form a support member having a solid wrap of continuous layers. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302905 | OPTICAL ELEMENT MOUNT AND METHOD THEREOF FOR A GUN-LAUNCHED PROJECTILE - An optical element mount is effective in high G environments to protect brittle optical elements in which tensile stresses are generated on surface S | 2008-12-11 |
20080302906 | Spin-Stabilized Correctible-Trajectory Artillery Shell - A spin-stabilized correctible-trajectory artillery shell has a generator in the rotation-decoupled engagement region between a canard guidance unit and its munition body. The generator can be switched over to avoid load fluctuations between an adjusting motor and a substitute load. In order to avoid an additional heat source in the interior of the guidance unit the substitute load is in the form of an electrical resistance on, at or in canard surfaces behind the afflux flow edges. The canard surfaces are preferably formed on anti-spin canards which are not adjustably mounted. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302907 | Fan Variable Area Nozzle Positional Measurement System - A positional measurement system for a fan variable area nozzle (FVAN) remotely determines the position of each flap or set of flaps relative a core nacelle. The positional measurement system includes a sensor system with a multiple of transceivers located within the core nacelle to remotely measure the position of each flap or set of flaps without the heretofore necessity of moving measurement components. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302908 | DETACHABLE HYDROFOIL TRIM TABS FOR USE WITH SEAPLANE FLOATS FOR ASSISTING WITH LOWER SPEED ON-PLANE CONDITION AND STABILITY DURING STEP TURNING/CHINE WALK MANUEVERS - A hydrofoil trim tab for use with each of a pair of seaplane floats, each tab including a substantially planar shaped body secured to an inside facing location of each float such that a pair of tab bodies are arrayed in opposing and inwardly directed fashion relative to the floats. Each tab is further constructed as a two piece article, a first portion being either mechanically secured or welded to the surface of the float, with a second portion being releasably/breakaway attached to the first portion, such as by frangible fasteners engaging a slidably connection location between the portions. In this fashion, inadvertent breakage of a trim tab at the frangible location will prevent damage to the float. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302909 | CARGO ROLLER TRAY SHEAR FITTING - A cargo roller tray shear fitting that may be used to fasten a cargo roller tray to a floor beam. The shear fitting may include a back plate having at least one slot. A lug extends from the back plate and has a lug opening. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302910 | Aircraft Fuselage Heating - A method of heating an aircraft fuselage comprises the step of supplying heat energy to air occupying an interior space enclosed by an aircraft fuselage shell structure so as to drive moisture from air in a region disposed immediately adjacent the structure to air in a region disposed from the structure within the enclosed space ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080302911 | Habitation and sleeping module for accommodating at least one member of a flight crew - A habitation and sleeping module, in an aircraft, for accommodating at least one member of a flight crew, with the module having a first sleeping area. Furthermore, an ascent region is provided for ascending from a lower level into the module, wherein the ascent region includes an ascent device that is laterally arranged on the module. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302912 | Bladderless Mold Line Conformal Hat Stringer - Apparatus and techniques for providing a closed hat stringer are disclosed. In one embodiment, a closed hat stringer for stiffening a composite structure includes opposing cavity walls situated between a first flange and a second flange, the cavity walls, first flange and second flange defining an elongated cavity, the second flange including a continuous exterior surface having a width greater than the first flange and configured for attachment to a skin. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302913 | CARGO FLOOR, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - Embodiments provide a cargo floor, a system, and a method adapted to be made integral with or complementary of the aircraft fuselage. Cargo floor members may be adapted to be coupled with a flat fuselage bottom inner skin of an aircraft fuselage to serve as the main orthotropic stiffeners to the flat fuselage bottom inner skin such that a portion of the in service loading experienced by the aircraft are shared by a combination of the fuselage and the cargo floor. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302914 | CONNECTION ELEMENT FOR POWER TRANSMISSION BETWEEN A FLAP ACTUATOR AND A FLAP MOUNTED ON A WING OF AN AIRCRAFT SO AS TO SWIVEL - A connection element for power transmission between a flap actuator and a flap mounted swivelably on a wing of an aircraft includes a first section joined to the flap actuator and a second section joined to the flap. The first and second sections are formed by a strap made of a fiber composite material. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302915 | Manufacturing Process Using Bladderless Mold Line Conformal Hat Stringer - Techniques for manufacturing structures that include composite hat stringers are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of forming a composite structure includes placing a generally cured composite hat stringer on a tool, the hat stringer having a rigid mold line conformal surface for adjoining a generally uncured skin, positioning the skin adjacent to the rigid mold line conformal surface, coupling the skin to the rigid mold line conformal surface of the composite hat stringer, including applying a pressure to a surface of the skin to urge the skin into engagement with the composite hat stringer, and curing the skin. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302916 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY AND SEMIAUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING AIRCRAFT REFUELING - Aerial refueling systems and associated methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes an operator input device configured to receive operator inputs and direct a first input signal corresponding to a target position for an aerial refueling device. A sensor can be positioned to detect a location of at least one of the aerial refueling device and a receiver aircraft, and can be configured to direct a second input signal. A controller can be operatively coupled to the operator input device and the sensor to receive the first and second input signals and direct a command signal to adjust the position of the aerial refueling device in response to both the first and second input signals, unless either or both of the input signals are absent or below a threshold value. Accordingly, the system can respond to both automatically generated sensor data and data input by an operator. A fully automated version of the system can be installed on an unmanned aircraft having additional capabilities, for example, electronic surveillance and/or jamming capabilities. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302917 | Apparatus for releasing a parachute from its payload - An apparatus for releasing a parachute from its payload upon ground impact by the payload. The apparatus has a pair of sections releasably secured to each other. Each section has an intermediate portion having a longitudinally extending axis and a spur receiving opening that extends through the intermediate portion and is transverse to the longitudinally extending axis, a first end portion attached to the intermediate portion and comprising a spur that extends in a generally lateral direction with respect to the longitudinally extending axis, and a second end portion attached to the intermediate portion such that the intermediate portion is between the first and second end portions. Each section is configured so that a lanyard can be connected to the section wherein in order to use the apparatus, a lanyard is attached to and between one section and a parachute, and another lanyard is attached to and between the other section and a payload. The apparatus has components that are configured to forcefully release the sections from each other upon ground impact by a payload that is linked to one of the sections. A device releasably engages both sections to prevent the components from prematurely releasing the sections from each other in the absence of tension forces on the apparatus. The device is responsive to the opening of a parachute canopy such that upon opening of the parachute canopy, the device disengages from the sections so that the components will be free to forcefully release the sections from each other upon ground impact by the payload. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302918 | CONTROL SURFACE ASSEMBLIES WITH TORQUE TUBE BASE - Control surface assemblies having a torque tube base are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a control surface assembly including: providing a control surface portion having a pair of longitudinal surfaces, providing a hollow base portion coupled to the control surface portion, the base portion including an elongated curved wall, and an elongated base plate disposed crosswise to the pair of the longitudinal surfaces having at least one aperture disposed therein, and a plurality of attachment flanges extending laterally outwardly beyond the longitudinal surfaces; coupling the attachment flanges to a supporting structure of a vehicle such that the control surface portion projects outwardly from the supporting structure; moving the vehicle through a medium; and moving at least a portion of the control surface assembly to generate a force on the vehicle. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302919 | SYMMETRIC LEADING EDGE DEVICE AND METHOD TO DELAY FLOW SEPARATION - A vertical tail for use with an aircraft or other form of mobile platform. The vertical tail includes a main element which is fixedly secured to the mobile platform, and a leading edge element that is movably secured to the main element. The cross section of the leading edge element is symmetric about the cruise chord line of the tail. The leading edge element can be pivoted and/or extended to create a gap with the main (fixed) element. The movable leading edge element is used to increase the maximum yawing moment provided by the vertical tail. The maximum yawing moment is increased when air flow is incident from either side of the vertical tail. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302920 | Aerial Lifting and Propulsion Device (ALPD) - This invention, an Aerial Lifting and Propulsion Device, introduces an aircraft and aircraft wing design that has an outer and inner circumference, both of which are employed in the entirety of each to evacuate air, air space, and/or atmosphere from above the circular wing/craft, to the area beneath the circular wing/craft, through the use of a propeller inside the inner circumference of the circular wing, and impellers at the outer circumference of the circular wing. When the air, air space, and/or atmosphere forced from above the circular wing into the area beneath the circular wing and propeller attempts to escape to the top of the circular wing to fill the newly created low pressure area above the circular wing, it is intercepted at the lower edge of the outer circumference of the circular wing and forced to returned to the area beneath the circular wing, where the atmospheric pressure is further increased or decreased at will, depending on the pitch and speed of the aircraft propeller and impeller blades. The noted reduced atmospheric pressure at the top of the circular wing, and the higher controlled atmospheric pressure in the area beneath the circular wing and propeller, forces the circular wing upward from its stationary position, achieving lift as described in Bernoulli's Principle. Stabilization and directional control is maintained through adjustments in the pitch of the impeller and propeller and the effects of torque are neutralized by the rotation of the impeller and propeller assemblies in opposite directions. The Aerial Lifting and Propulsion Device maintains its upright configuration while airborne in part because its center of gravity is well below the points where lift is generated. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302921 | Railroad Switch Indicator - A railroad switch indicator for visually signaling the position of a pair of railroad switchpoints independently of the mechanism for operating the switch. The indicator includes a sleeve with windows in which is reciprocated a slide with reflectors selected ones of which are visible through the windows of the sleeve for indicating safety conditions of the track. An arm with an upwardly extending finger engages the slide and is attached to the transverse bar that moves the switchpoints for reciprocation of the slide within the sleeve conjointly with movement of the switchpoints by the transverse bar. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302922 | Adjustable cable support bracket for an electrical component - A cable management system for an electrical component having a connectivity interface configured to connect with cables includes a cable support bracket having a cable support plate configured to support the cables connected to the connectivity interface, and an arm having first and second arm portions. The first arm portion being coupled to the cable support plate and the second arm portion configured to be coupled to the electrical component. The first and second arm portions are selectively positionable with respect to one another such that the position of the cable support plate may be changed with respect to the connectivity interface. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302923 | PAN ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING CONCRETE SUPPLY HOSE - A pan assembly for supporting a concrete supply hose at a support surface includes a pan body having a generally flattened or generally planar lower surface and a generally vertical sidewall with a curved transition between the lower surface and the sidewall. The pan assembly includes at least one support member extending upwardly from a generally central region of the pan body and radially inward of the sidewall. The at least one support member is configured to at least partially receive a hose section at an upper end thereof. The sidewalls may include hose receiving recesses to at least partially receive the hose therein, such that the pan assembly provides a low profile support of the concrete supply hose. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302924 | FOOD INGREDIENTS BAG HOLDER - The invention generally describes a method an apparatus for supporting a flexible plastic bag in an open position to facilitate filing the bag. More particularly, the invention provides a bag support comprising an adjustable bag support member configured to receive a bag and a first and second vertical support assembly coupled to the adjustable bag support member for adjusting the height of said assembly. The bag support places a plastic bag in an open position to facilitate the introduction of liquids and/or solids to the interior of the bag. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302925 | Advanced IV Transfer System - The present invention illustrates the orderly movement of an IV pole, transfer of an IV pole, device to manipulate said IV pole, method of transporting device to manipulate said IV pole with patient related suspension platforms and management and storage of components to complete said transfer of IV pole to/from patient related suspension platforms. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302926 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND ELEVATOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE THEREOF - A display comprises a display unit, and an elevator support structure, wherein the elevator support structure comprises a base, a first connecting element, a second connecting element, and a middle hinge assembly. The first connecting element is pivotally connected to the display unit, wherein the first connecting element rotates relative to the display unit around a first axis. The second connecting element is connected to the base, wherein the second connecting element rotates relative to the base around a second axis. The middle hinge assembly is pivotally connected to the first connecting element and the second connecting element, wherein the first connecting element rotates relative to the middle hinge assembly around a third axis, the second connecting element rotates relative to the middle hinge assembly around a fourth axis. The first, second, third and fourth axes are perpendicular to the display area. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302927 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS - The present invention relates to a novel household object holder comprising a platform constructed from pliable material. The platform comprises a lattice framework and one or more footings extending perpendicular or substantially perpendicular from said platform and supporting said platform away from a surface on which the footings are resting. The present invention provides a novel means of holding and drying household objects and maximizes the useful life of such objects by reducing odor, mildew, and decomposition. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302928 | ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR STANDING SEAM PANELS - An adjustable mounting assembly ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080302929 | Method And Apparatus For Installing A Motion Sensor In A Luminaire - A method and apparatus for motion sensor installation includes an apparatus for installing a lighting accessory to a first luminaire having a luminaire housing. The bracket includes a coupling member operative to couple the bracket to one of the luminaire housings. A support member extends from the coupling member, and is operative to support the lighting accessory a first distance from the luminaire housing. An attachment member that is operative to attach the lighting accessory to the lighting accessory extends from the support member. The bracket couples the lighting accessory to the luminaire housing without extending the length of the luminaire or creating a substantial gap between two luminaires in a linear configuration. In one aspect, the lighting accessory can be a motion sensor that is operative to control the power to one or more of the luminaires. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302930 | Support bracket - The support assembly of the triangular type comprising a vertical member, a horizontal member and a diagonal brace, wherein the support assembly may be easily assembled by hand without any special tools. The support assembly is particularly designed to supporting equipment such as thermo pumps, air conditioners and the like. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302931 | Tree Ladder Stand Tray - A tree ladder stand tray | 2008-12-11 |
20080302932 | Mounting Clip for Fluid Reservoir - A mounting clip for a fluid reservoir and includes a support member supporting a clip member which releasably receives a shroud or the reservoir and supports a mounting member such as for a sample site. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302933 | MOUNT FOR MOTION PICTURE LIGHTS IN AERIAL LIFTS - A mount suitable for use in mounting a motion picture lamp to a rail of a boom lift includes a clamp having a slider body with a first rail contacting member and a throughhole for receiving a post. A second body is pivotally coupled to the slider body and has a second rail contacting member. The second body is pivoted relative to the slider body to secure the rail of a boom lift between the first and second rail contacting members. The disclosed design allows for simultaneously clamping of the rail and securing of the clamp to the post of a motion picture lamp. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302934 | Roofing bracket for supporting a platform - A base element for assembly of a roofing bracket comprises a fastening means for temporarily or attaching the base element to a metal or non-metal roof and an upper surface. The upper surface comprises a means for engagement of an underside of an upper member of the roofing bracket. The upper member can be selectively attached to the base element in a first or second position. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302935 | Shelf bracket - A bracket for securing a shelf to a frame includes a body portion having an opening to receive a first segment of a U-shaped shelf support member and a body channel on a surface to receive a second segment of the U-shaped shelf support member. The bracket can be used in a shelving system having a shelf mounted between a left and a right frame each having one or more mounting holes along a vertical length to receive the bracket. When the bracket is mounted to the frame, the opening and the channel are aligned substantially parallel to a vertical axis of the frame. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302936 | RIBBON ROD ASSEMBLY - A ribbon rod assembly for hanging and supporting a fabric such that complete vertical folds are formed is disclosed. The ribbon rod assembly includes a ribbon rod body having a curved portion defining a plurality of opposing curves interposed between a pair of end portions adapted to directly engage a curtain rod, window header, ceiling and/or wall using one or more end brackets. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302937 | SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An adjustable attachment mechanism includes an elongate shaft, first and second seats disposed on opposite ends of the shaft, first and second collars, and an actuator. The first and second collars are disposed to translate along the elongate shaft. An inner surface of the first collar cooperates with the first seat to define a first receptacle and an inner surface of the second collar cooperates with the second seat to define a second receptacle. The actuator is in communication with the first and second collars and is actuable to selectively traverse the first and second collars along the shaft in a first direction away from each other and in a second direction toward each other, the movement in the first direction loosening the first and second receptacles and the movement in the second direction tightening the first and second receptacles. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302938 | MOUNTING AND POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR INCREASED USER INDEPENDENCE - Positioning apparatuses mountable to a wheelchair or other such device are disclosed. An illustrative positioning apparatus can include a base unit, a number of armatures each defining an extension of the apparatus, a number of rotatable joints adapted to permit movement of the armatures, and a platform adapted to support one or more objects. A number of actuation levers connected to the rotatable joints can be used to simultaneously unlock each of the joints in a single step, allowing the apparatus to be easily repositioned. A locking mechanism within each joint may permit one or more user-defined locking positions to be set on the joint. A temporary lock-out mechanism within each joint results in the unlocking of each joint until the armatures are rotated away from the locked position, allowing operation of the device with one hand. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302939 | Container Holder - A container holder includes a plate body, a base provided at a bottom end of the plate body, and a supporting member extended from a surface of the plate body and located above a spaced-apart distance from the base. The supporting member is a U-shaped sheet, and two supporting pieces of the U-shaped supporting member are parallel to each other and a space is defined between the two supporting pieces. The supporting member can hold a container in an inverted manner, and a liquid collector is placed at the base for collecting the liquid flowing out of the container. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302940 | SCOOTER HOLDING DEVICE - A scooter holding device and method of manufacturing a scooter holding device is disclosed. The scooter holding device has a top end having a first end and a second end, a wheel holding recess positioned at the first end a second wheel holding recess that is transverse to the first wheel holding recess at a second end. The scooter holding device is used to hold and store a scooter when the scooter is not in use. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302941 | Vehicle Parking Assistance Device and Method for Use of Same - A vehicle parking assistance device to be positioned in a given parking location defined by a length and width is disclosed. In one embodiment, a support base member includes three bores disposed in linear alignment therein. Each of the three bores provides a distinct position within the length and the width of the given parking location. An elongated flexible pole having a visual indicator secured thereto is releasably engaged in one of the three bores. The three bores furnish easy adjustment of the placement of the elongated flexible pole in order to compensate for minor mistakes in the placement of the vehicle parking device and/or to accommodate vehicles of different dimensions. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302942 | Roller support bracket for sawhorse - A pair of roller support brackets is used with a roller and legs to form a combination sawhorse and roller support. The tubular roller and tubular legs are circular sections of PVC pipe. Each PVC bracket has a longitudinal circular socket with a bore through it to slidingly receive the roller. First and second leg sockets extend downward and transversely outward from the longitudinal socket outer surface. The circular leg sockets each have a blind bore to receive the legs. A platform extends transversely outward from atop the longitudinal socket on either side. The platform has slots extending through it at the ends. The platform supports an optional flat beam, typically a 2×4 bolted on. The flat beam provides a conventional style sawhorse for cutting directly upon. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302943 | Adaptable planter mounting system - An adaptable planter mounting system includes a holder having a platform and at least one pair of arms configured to support a planter. The platform and at least one of the arms are provided with apertures. At least one pair of brackets are adjustably and removably attachable to the platform and the arms to provide a variety of mounting arrangements including a post-top mounting arrangement, a rail mounting arrangement, and a wall-top mounting arrangement. | 2008-12-11 |
20080302944 | Flexible support arm - A flexible support arm adapted to position a device such as a camera or other device. The arm is of a flexible material rigid enough to support the weight of the device while maintaining a settable position. The arm may have a release attachment on one end for easy attachment and release of the device. The flexible support arm may have a light attached to its other end. The flexible support arm may be bent into a coil with a raised end in some uses, or may be wrapped around a pole or similar item in other uses. | 2008-12-11 |