50th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120312854 | CONTROL METHOD, CONTROL DEVICE AND PROCESSING APPARATUS - The control circuit controls the plotter provided with the feeding means for feeding out a roll paper and the processing means for processing the roll paper which is fed out by the feeding means. The control circuit includes the feeding control section which controls the feeding means so that, before the processing means starts processing on one page of the roll paper, a plurality of pages including the one page is fed out in advance and then, the page having been fed out in advance is pulled back and retreated at a position on an upstream side with respect to a processing position of the processing means, and the processing control section which controls the processing means so that processing of the one page is started when an elapsed time of the one page having been fed out in advance has reached a predetermined stand-by time. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312855 | CONVEYANCE DEVICE, PRINTING DEVICE, AND CONVEYANCE METHOD - A conveyance device including an upstream roller that supplies a sheet medium to be processed to a conveyance path; a downstream roller that conveys the supplied medium to a processing position; and a control unit that, in order to convey the sheet medium at a constant speed, controls driving the upstream roller and the downstream roller using the constant speed as a target speed. The control unit changes the target speed of the upstream roller to eliminate a conveyance difference, which is the difference between the length of media conveyed by the upstream roller and the length of media conveyed by the downstream roller from the start of the conveyance operation, based on the conveyance difference in each conveyance operation. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312856 | TAPE FEEDER AND METHOD OF MOUNTING TAPE ON TAPE FEEDER - A positioning mechanism, which determines the relative position of a carrier tape | 2012-12-13 |
20120312857 | FASTENER DRIVING APPARATUS - The invention concerns a fastener driving apparatus comprising a tank for storage of a fuel, particularly liquefied gas, a combustion chamber ( | 2012-12-13 |
20120312858 | SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS - A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping lever including a cantilevered locking member for engaging a catch member positioned at the proximal portion of a cartridge receiving half-section of the apparatus to retain the clamping lever in a clamped position. The clamping lever can include a protrusion which is receivable in a depression on the cartridge receiving half-section. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and cartridge. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312859 | SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS - A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, an anvil half-section, and a clamping lever. The cartridge receiving half-section releasably receives a cartridge and a firing assembly. The clamping lever includes a protrusion in a sidewall which is receivable in a bifurcated depression formed in a sidewall of the cartridge receiving half-section to releasably retain the clamping lever in a non-clamped position and in a clamped position. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and SULU. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312860 | TISSUE STAPLER HAVING A THICKNESS COMPENSATOR INCORPORATING AN ANTI-MICROBIAL AGENT - A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapler. The assembly has a cartridge body having a support portion with a plurality of staple cavities with openings. There is also a plurality of staples, wherein at least a portion of each the staple is removably stored within a the staple cavity. Each the staple is movable between an unfired position and a fired position, and is deformable between an unfired configuration and a fired configuration. The assembly also includes a compressible tissue thickness compensator configured to be captured within the staples. The compressible tissue thickness compensator at least partially covers the staple cavity openings. The compressed tissue thickness compensator is configured to assume different compressed heights within different the staples. The compressible tissue thickness compensator comprising a lyophilized foam having an anti-microbial agent embedded therein. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312861 | SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS - A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes an anvil half-section having a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion and a cartridge receiving half-section having an elongated channel member. A firing assembly is releasably supported in the cartridge half-section and includes a locking member. A clamping lever having an engagement member engages a latch portion of the locking member to releasably retain the clamping lever in a clamped position. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312862 | GANTRY-BASED WELDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A multi-station, gantry-based automated welding system includes a gantry mounting robotic arc welders or other equipment. The gantry has a range of travel over multiple workstations, each workstation being adapted for rotatably mounting a respective workpiece on a headstock assembly and a tailstock assembly, which define a workpiece or weldment rotational axis extending therebetween. The tailstock assembly can be located at different positions within a workstation for accommodating different lengths of workpieces. Encoders are installed at the moving elements of the system for precisely tracking and providing output to the computer controller. Primary and secondary power/data distribution systems include cable and hose carriers for providing mobile power/data connections to the gantry and also to the robotic arc welders mounted thereon. The power/data distribution systems are elevated above a facility floor to avoid interfering with equipment, personnel and activities at floor level. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312863 | SEMICONDUCTOR BONDING APPARATUS - An apparatus includes a tool head configured for bonding to establish 100 or more electrical and mechanical connections between a silicon chip having a thickness of about 50 microns (μm) or smaller and a substrate, wherein 100 or more solder bumps set on a plurality of contacts on the silicon chip or a plurality of contacts on the substrate are melted by heating between the plurality of contacts of the silicon chip and the substrate, and wherein the melted solder bumps are solidified by cooling using forced convection of air flowing from around the silicon chip. The tool head includes a pyrolytic graphite sheet configured to be used in direct contact with the silicon chip, and having a thickness between about 75 μm and 125 μm. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312864 | MODULE INCLUDING A SINTERED JOINT BONDING A SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP TO A COPPER SURFACE - A module includes a substrate including a first copper surface and a semiconductor chip. The module includes a first sintered joint bonding the semiconductor chip directly to the first copper surface. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312865 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LARGE-CAPACITY, PLIABLE CONTAINER AND INNER PROTECTIVE ENVELOPE PRODUCED DURING SAID METHOD - A method for producing a large-capacity, pliable container, includes the steps of a) producing a tubular bellows-type sleeve, b) cutting lateral folding regions of the folded bellows-type sleeve, d) soldering adjacent cutting edges in such a way as to produce a parallelepipedic inner protective envelope having a square cross-section ( | 2012-12-13 |
20120312866 | CARTON WITH HANDLE - A carton includes a handle ( | 2012-12-13 |
20120312867 | BOX WITH TWO TEARING STAGES FOR RECEIVING AN ELEMENT - A packaging box with easy tearing structure comprises a material box having: a seat; one side of the seat having a breakable portion; a receiving space formed at a lower side of the seat for receiving an object; an upper cover for covering the seat; a sealing film adhering on an upper side of the upper cover; the sealing film having at least one tearing line at the corresponding edge of the upper cover; the sealing film including an easy tearing portion which can be torn away from the other portion of the sealing film easily; and one end of the easy tearing portion adhering on the breakable portion. Moreover, the cover can be neglected. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312868 | FLEXIBLE, STACKABLE CONTAINER AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A flexible, stackable container for storing a quantity of a product may include a sealed package formed from a single sheet of film and retaining the quantity of the product disposed therein, and a lid fitment attached to a first side of the package. The first side of the package may have an outer first surface of the film and outwardly extending first corner seals formed in the film at the edges of the first side and surrounding the first side of the package. The package may also have a second side disposed opposite the first side and outwardly extending second corner seals formed in the film at the edges of the second side and surrounding the second side of the package. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312869 | METHODS FOR MAKING PAPERBOARD BLANKS AND PAPERBOARD PRODUCTS THEREFROM - Methods for making paperboard blanks and paperboard products therefrom are provided. In one aspect, a method for making a paperboard blank can include burning a paperboard substrate to form at least one aperture therethrough. The method can also include securing a film onto a first side of the paperboard substrate to produce a paperboard blank. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312870 | Automated Banking System Controlled Responsive to Data Bearing Records - An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records corresponding to authorized user or financial account data. The automated banking machine includes a card reader for reading data from user cards. The automated banking machine causes financial transfers related to financial accounts that correspond to data read from user cards. The automated banking machine also includes devices that control the supply of power to transaction function devices such as the card reader to avoid exceeding power supply capacity. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312871 | Card Activated Cash Dispensing Automated Banking Machine System and Method - An automated banking machine system operates to cause financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records. The system is operative to read a financial card bearing account indicia with a card reader. A user is able to perform at least one banking operation responsive to account indicia read by the card reader from the card. The banking operations include dispensing cash and accessing financial accounts. The card reader may further communicate a component to an automated banking machine component, which is operative to use the component from the card reader to operate the card reader. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312872 | REAL-TIME INTERNET METHOD FOR TRACKING NUMBER AND GENDER OF PATRONS IN BAR AND NIGHT CLUB ESTABLISHMENTS - A computer-readable medium containing instructions for a computer to perform a method for tracking visitors at bar or night club establishments having scanners capable of scanning the driver's license of each visitor entering the establishment. After scanning, the validity of the license is verified, as is whether the visitor is above the legal drinking age, and an identification code is associated with each such visitor. The time that the scan took place is recorded and the gender of the visitor is ascertained. The information is sent to and stored on the system server. The system server tallies the gender information for visitors associated with an identification code at each establishment. The population, tallied gender ratio and a calculated gender rate ratio for each establishment are displayed on a system website. System subscribers are permitted to access the displayed information on the system website. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312873 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING HEALTH AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION WITH A HANDHELD DEVICE - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a system for obtaining real time financial information utilizing a bar code or RF ID reader on a handheld device. A bar code or RF ID reader is used to obtain the product identity of a particular product in a retail environment. The product identity is correlated with the particular retailer's product price. This information can then be analyzed versus current financial budgets or recorded as part of a financial plan. In addition, real time financial advice and information can be given on the product including whether a competitor offers a lower price on a similar product, consumer reviews of the product, value rating, etc. The bar code or RF ID reader may be incorporated into any existing handheld device including a PDA, media player, cell phone, calculator, watch, or shopping device. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312874 | Network Inclusion of a Networked Light Bulb - A unique identifier may be stored in an RFID chip, a bar code, or other methods of passive storage associated with the networked light bulb. The unique identifier may be accessed while the light bulb is unpowered and before the light bulb is put into service. Information is stored in a database that identifies an association between the unique identifier and a particular network. If the light bulb is put into service, the light bulb may send the unique identifier over the network. A device may receive the unique identifier and query the database for information related to the unique identifier. If the unique identifier is associated with the particular network that the light bulb is connected to, the light bulb may be added as an authorized node on the particular network. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312875 | System and Method for Determining the Use or Consumption of Tangible Prodcuts and for Delivery According to Use or Consumption - The present invention relates to system and method for inventory management, more specifically to the tracking of use and/or consumption of tangible products at a user's location. In accordance with the invention, consumption data is determined and analyzed. Consumption data may include time-referenced and/or quantitative data about the tangible product, so that the origin/supplier is informed about the consumption behavior of the user. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312876 | Determination of weapons fratricide probability - A computer-implemented method is provided for determining fratricide probability of projectile collision from a projectile launcher on a platform and an interception hazard that can be ejected or launched from a deployment position. The platform can represent a combat vessel, with the projectile launcher being a gun, the interception hazard being a missile, and the deployment position being a vertical launch cell. The projectile launcher operates within an angular area called the firing zone of the platform. The method includes determining the firing zone, calculating an angular firing area, quantifying a frontal area of the interception hazard, translating the resulting frontal area across a flight trajectory, sweeping the projectile launcher to produce a slew angle, combining the slew and trajectory, and dividing the combined interception area by the firing area. The firing and interception areas are calculated using spherical projection. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312877 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SUFFICIENT ILLUMINATION QUALITY FOR BARCODES CAPTURED WITH A COLOR IMAGE SENSOR - A barcode scanner device for reading a target barcode having a plurality of feature sections in a first color and a plurality of background sections in a second color. The device comprises: a light source for providing incident illumination onto the target barcode during reading of the target barcode, the light source having a plurality of independently selectable color wavelengths; a photodetector for receiving at least a portion of the incident illumination when reflected off the target barcode as reflected illumination, the reflected illumination used by the photodetector to capture a first color image of the target barcode when a first color wavelength is selected as the incident illumination and to capture a second color image of the target barcode when a second color wavelength is selected as the incident illumination. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312878 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND RECOGNIZING BARCODE IN PORTABLE TERMINAL - An apparatus and a method for generating and recognizing a barcode in a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus for generating and recognizing a barcode in a portable terminal includes a barcode generator for dividing a barcode into a symbol region, in which data is stored, and a pattern region, in which information on a position of the barcode and the data stored in the symbol region is stored, and positioning a plurality of groups of error correction blocks while interconnecting a plurality of error correction blocks belonging to a same group in the symbol region; and a barcode recognizer for extracting information on the position of the barcode and the data stored in the symbol region through the pattern region of the barcode and searching for a symbol in the symbol region to extract data from the searched symbol. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312879 | PCB Design and Card Assembly for an Active RFID Tag in Credit Card Form Factor - An Active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transponder is used in conjunction with a customer relationship system to provide a variety of customer relationship management services within a retail establishment. The transponder includes a battery-powered integrated circuit and low-frequency antenna that detect a low-frequency activation signal from an activator when a customer enters a retail establishment. The transponder also includes a high frequency antenna and oscillating crystal for transmitting an identifier signal when activated. The battery, integrated circuit, high-frequency antenna, low-frequency antenna, and crystal are embodied in a card assembly substantially conforming to a form factor of a credit card or smaller that can be carried in, for example, a wallet, purse, or pocket of a customer. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312880 | POWER-ON SEQUENCING FOR AN RFID TAG - Sequencing circuitry for a ferroelectric RFID circuit includes an input node for receiving an external voltage, a bandgap circuit coupled to the input node, a bandgap ready circuit coupled to the bandgap circuit, a slew filter having an input coupled to the input node and to the bandgap ready circuit, a filter capacitor coupled to an output of the slew filter, and an LDO regulator having an input coupled to the output of the slew filter having a plurality of regulated voltages for use in a memory portion, a digital circuit portion, and for generating a reset signal. The sequencing circuitry further includes delay circuits for introducing a controlled delay between operational modes, POR cells for monitoring power supply voltages, and a digital state machine for monitoring internal nodes to control a shut-down pulse generator. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312881 | DYNAMIC POWER CLAMP FOR RFID POWER CONTROL - A clamp circuit for an RFID tag includes a power supply node, a dynamic clamp coupled between the power supply node and ground, and an active clamp coupled between the power supply and ground, having a shunt combined effect for providing a clamped power supply node VDDR voltage. The dynamic clamp includes a capacitor divider circuit, a resistor coupled to the capacitor divider circuit, and an N-channel transistor coupled to the capacitor divider circuit. The active clamp includes a differential amplifier having a first input coupled to a resistor divider, a second input for receiving a reference voltage, and an output coupled to a P-channel transistor for the clamped VDDR voltage. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312882 | COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM PRODUCT LABEL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A user-computer-readable medium provides all or part of a product labeling system for engaging purchasers. Executables, data, or both are recorded in the medium embodied in a tag or other product labeling structure, in order to deliver to a consumer or purchaser engaging presentations of products, information, or registration templates. Purchasers may receive launchers, browsers, viewers, e-mail systems, facsimile centers, players, or the like. Entertainment, games, skill tests, and the like, recorded in the medium as a tag or label may execute to engage a purchaser and provide purchaser profiling information, product purchasing information, and the like to a vendor, while providing additional product information, warranty registrations, applications, entertainment, or the like, to a purchaser. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312883 | COMMUNICATIONS METHODS, METHODS OF FORMING A READER, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS READERS, AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS - Communications methods, methods of forming a reader, wireless communications readers, and wireless communications systems are described in some embodiments. In one embodiment, a communications method includes associating a plurality of remote communications devices with a plurality of objects located within a wireless communications range of a reader having a first configuration, providing one of the remote communications device within a wireless communications range of a reader having a second configuration, wherein the wireless communications range of the reader having the second configuration is less than the wireless communications range of the reader having the first configuration, and during the presence of the one of the remote communications devices within the wireless communications range of the reader having the second configuration, implementing communications between the reader having the second configuration and only the one of the remote communications devices. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312884 | THERMOSTAT DEVICE - In order to configure a thermostat device to be attached to a vehicle (engine or the like) by a simple structure with a required minimum number of components and improve the assembly performance thereof, the thermostat device is provided with a casing ( | 2012-12-13 |
20120312885 | VARIABLE RATE HEATING FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES - An exemplary temperature control system for animal confinement buildings includes an agricultural heater and a ventilation system. The agricultural heater is modified to be a variable rate heater using SmartBox technology or by applying appropriate control logic and outputs to a conventional room controller. A heat on/off relay of the room controller can serve as an enable signal connected to the SmartBox. Heating is controlled using a proportional-plus-integral algorithm for error correction. Error correction may be ceased when temperatures fall within a dead band. Heat is turned on when the temperature drops to an on temperature equal to a set point minus 0.5 F. Heat can be turned off when the heater has been at a minimum output level for a minimum output period (such as 90 seconds) and the temperature has not dropped below the on temperature during the minimum output period. An auto-variable radiant brooder may be incorporated. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312886 | DEVICE FOR HEATING A FLUID - The invention relates to a device ( | 2012-12-13 |
20120312887 | TRACK DEVICE - An improved track device includes rail tubes and rail tube supports forming tracks separated by cross members and joined at ferrules in embodiments having offset ferrules and embodiments having staggered ferrule joints. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312888 | THIN INVERT COMPOSITIONS FOR SPRAY APPLICATION - An improved thin invert composition and method for applying agricultural products to a target area with minimal drift or evaporation is disclosed, based on a water and oil mixture which is emulsified by minimal agitation so as to provide a low viscosity emulsion. The emulsion, when sprayed through small spray orifices (e.g., 0.020 inch internal diameter) forms a thin invert wherein the water phase is enclosed in the oil phase and the droplet size is small (e.g., 1000 microns mean diameter) and uniform. The water phase carries a hydrophilic active agricultural product. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312889 | INJECTOR TIP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FUEL INJECTION - An injector tip for a nozzle includes a center body having a plurality of center body openings at a distal end configured to inject a fuel flow into a combustion zone of a combustor. One or more fuel passages are arranged around the center body and are configured to inject a fuel slurry into the combustion zone. One or more oxygen passages are arranged around the center body and are configured to inject an oxygen flow into the combustion zone. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312890 | Fuel Nozzle with Swirling Vanes - A fuel nozzle includes a swirler and a fuel injector positioned upstream from the swirler. The swirler includes an inner hub, an intermediate dividing wall, an outer shroud, a number of inner swirling vanes, and a number of outer swirling vanes. The intermediate dividing wall is concentrically positioned about the inner hub. The outer shroud is concentrically positioned about the intermediate dividing wall. Each inner swirling vane extends between the inner hub and the intermediate dividing wall, and each outer swirling vane extends between the intermediate dividing wall and the outer shroud. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312891 | Concrete Spraying Method Using Heat Recovery - Method for the application of sprayed concrete by using a 3-way control nozzle as mixing device for ready mix concrete, liquid admixtures and compressed air, characterized in, that the liquid admixtures and/or the conveying air are heated prior and/or during to the spraying. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312892 | EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An exhaust gas aftertreatment system and method are provided. The system comprises a controller, a pump, and a volume quantity dispensing unit. The volume quantity dispensing unit comprises a pressure transducer comprising an electric pressure sensor, at least one fine atomizing nozzle for apportioning the aqueous solution directly into an exhaust gas flow, and at least one means for changing a pressure value. The means changes the pressure value in such a way that a pressure output signal from the pressure transducer to the controller is modified from an actual pressure value sensed by the pressure sensor. A first signal provided by the controller to the pump and a second signal provided by the controller to the volume quantity dispensing unit are adapted based on the output signal from the pressure transducer and a further signal indicative of an operating state of the internal combustion engine. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312893 | Volatile Medium Delivery Device - A delivery device as disclosed herein includes an article, a cradle, and a reservoir. The cradle which supports the article includes a wicking protrusion and is adapted to engage with the article. The reservoir contains a volatile medium and is adapted to engage with the cradle. The volatile medium is in fluid communication with the wicking extension. The delivery device can include a wide variety of articles, including decorative articles, functional articles, and substance-containing articles such as fragrance diffusers, which benefit from their union with the porous emanator. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312894 | Pulsating Irrigation Device - A pulsating irrigation device is provided that transforms a fluid flow entering the device to an intermittent pulsating fluid flow that is ejected from the device. The device has a chamber and at least one compressible member in pressure contact with the chamber. The compressible member compresses to assist the formation of the pulses ejected from the device and the fluid within the chamber is substantially sealed from contact with the interior of the compressible member. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312895 | Fluid Dispensing Device for Discharging Fluid Simultaneously in Multiple Directions - A fluid dispensing device is provided that is capable of discharging fluid in multiple different directions simultaneously. The device may include a deflector which redirects an initial stream of fluid from the container into multiple sub-streams that are oriented in different directions. The device may create a spray pattern that substantially covers an entire 360 degree area surrounding the device, which may be advantageous for certain applications such as toilet bowl cleaner dispensers. A control valve or flow restrictor may be provided for preventing unintended discharge of fluid when the container is inverted. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312896 | Fluid Dispensing Device Having Multiple Spray Patterns - A fluid dispensing device is disclosed that is capable of producing two distinct spray patterns. The device may include a rotatable hub having a first barrel for producing a first spray pattern and a second barrel for producing a second spray pattern. The barrels may be oriented in different directions with a predetermined angle between directions, such as approximately 180 degrees. A shell may be coupled to and rotatable with the hub. The shell may include a first portion having a first structural feature corresponding to a characteristic of the first spray pattern and a second portion may having a second structural feature corresponding to a characteristic of the second spray pattern. The structural features inform the user of a characteristic of the spray pattern that will be discharged by the device by the associated barrels, thereby permitting the user to intuitively select the desired spray pattern. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312897 | PEST CONTROL AEROSOL SPRAYER - A pest control aerosol sprayer that is free from giving rise to a fire or a burn in its storage or use, includes a pressure-tight container receiving therein a noxious insect behavioral inhibitor of which an active ingredient is HFC-152a acting also as both a propellant and refrigerant. The pressure-tight container has at its top a valve having a stem, and the stem has an injection hole therein that can be opened with the stem forced down. A head cap is attached to a top of the pressure-tight container and is provided with a spray nozzle and an inflow port in which the stem of the valve in the pressure-tight container is fitted. The head cap has an injection passage leading from the inflow port to the spray nozzle. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312898 | INTEGRATED SPRINKLER HEAD MULTI-NOZZLE/SHUT-OFF SYSTEM - A sprinkler head with plural selectable nozzles includes a sprinkler body having inlet and outlet bores aligned along a first axis; a nozzle magazine rotatably supported on the sprinkler body, the nozzle magazine carrying at least two nozzles and provided with at least one shut-off surface portion located between the at least two nozzles. The nozzles are selectively rotatable into an operative position between the inlet and outlet bores, the nozzle magazine being rotatable about a second axis angularly offset from the first axis. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312899 | PUSH BUTTON MECHANISM FOR SHOWERHEAD CONTROL - A shower head includes a push-button operated rotatable valve having a plurality of positions including; a first position in which the shower head allows water to flow to a first function, a second position radially offset from the first position in which the shower head allows water to flow to a second function, a third position radially offset from the first position and the second position and to the first position, in which the shower head allows water to flow trickle through the shower head. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312900 | FUEL INJECTION VALVE - An injection hole inlet is disposed at the upstream side face of the injection hole plate in such a way that, assuming that α denotes the angle between respective lines obtained by vertically projecting a straight line that passes through the center of the injection hole inlet and the center of the valve seat and the major axis of the injection hole inlet onto a perpendicular plane that passes through the center of the injection hole inlet and is perpendicular to the center axis of the valve seat and assuming that β denotes the angle between respective lines obtained by vertically projecting the straight line that passes through the center of the injection hole inlet and the center of the valve seat and the minor axis of the injection hole inlet onto the perpendicular plane, α<β is satisfied. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312901 | Extendible or expandable shower device - A shower device includes a housing having a number of radially extended outlet tubes, and having an inlet mouth for coupling to a water supply pipe, and a number of casings each having a coupling pipe slidably engaged onto the outlet tubes and each having a compartment communicative with the coupling pipe for receiving the water from the outlet tubes, and the casings are movable toward and away from the housing for adjusting or increasing the showering area and for facilitating the showering operation for the user. An actuating device is engaged between the casings and the housing for moving the casings toward and away from the housing. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312902 | BUTTON WATER-SAVING SHOWER - The present invention discloses a button water-saving shower, it comprises a body and a water-saving mechanism, an inlet passage communicating with the water resource and an outlet cavity are arranged in the body; the water-saving mechanism is arranged in the body in a up-and-down sliding manner, and comprises a pressing mechanism similar to the automatic ball pen and a floating cover connected to the pressing mechanism; the outlet cavity is communicated with the inlet passage and comprises at least one inlet hole of which the outlet sectional area is changed along the up-and-down movement of the floating cover. The shower can achieve the water-saving function through button and achieve the switching of the outlet functions through the water division unit with easy use and good practicability. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312903 | VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR AN INJECTION VALVE AND INJECTION VALVE - A valve assembly for an injection valve may comprise a valve body including a central longitudinal axis, the valve body comprising a cavity with a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet portion, a valve needle axially movable in the cavity, the valve needle preventing a fluid flow through the fluid outlet portion in a closing position and releasing the fluid flow through the fluid outlet portion in further positions, the valve needle comprising a ring element extending radially and arranged at an axial end of the valve needle facing away from the fluid outlet portion, and an electro-magnetic actuator unit being designed to actuate the valve needle. The electro-magnetic actuator unit comprises an armature axially movable in the cavity. The armature comprises a recess in which the ring element is located, and a protrusion extending radially into the recess. A spring element is arranged in the recess axially between the ring element and the protrusion of the armature. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312904 | FLEXIBLE AUXILIARY NOZZLE CARRIER - An irrigation sprinkler head has an auxiliary nozzle carrier having a nozzle attached to each end thereof. Each nozzle is held on one end of the flexible nozzle carrier. One end of the nozzle carrier holding a nozzle is attached to the sprinkler head to operatively attach the nozzle to the outlet of the sprinkler head while the other end extends from the side of the sprinkler head. The nozzles are rapidly exchanged on the sprinkler head by disconnecting the nozzle carrier and nozzle from the sprinkler head and connecting the other end of the nozzle carrier and nozzle to the sprinkler head without removing either nozzle from the carrier and without the use of tools. The nozzle carrier is flexible and angled between the nozzle holding ends so that the nozzle carrier can flex between the ends thereof to absorb impact without damage when used below a crop line. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312906 | Pill Crusher, Pouch, and Corresponding Systems and Methods - A crushing device ( | 2012-12-13 |
20120312907 | BIMATERIAL ELONGATED INSERT MEMBER FOR A GRINDING ROLL - The invention relates to an elongated insert member ( | 2012-12-13 |
20120312908 | FLIP GRATER - A food grater includes a handle and one or more pivoting grating surfaces that can be stowed within the handle or pivoted outward for use. The pivoting or otherwise retractable nature of the grating surface allows for more compact storage and also provides a handy cover for the grating surface for enhanced safety during storage or transit | 2012-12-13 |
20120312909 | FILM CARTRIDGE AND HEATING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A cartridge detachably mountable to a heating apparatus includes: a film; a supporting member for unwindably supporting the film; a winding-up member for winding up the film; a first container accommodating the supporting member and having a first opening; and a second container accommodating the winding-up member and having a second opening. The film is unwindable from the supporting member to the winding-up member through the first opening and the second opening. The first container and the second container are connected with each other so that the first container and the second container cover at least one side of the film, and the first container and the second container are disconnectable from each other to expose the film between the first opening and the second opening. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312910 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND POWER TRANSMISSION METHOD - The invention presents a power transmission device comprising a cable, and a duct at least partially surrounding the cable, a reel, into which the cable with its duct can be reeled, a guide for feeding the cable onto and/or off the reel, and a crank in connection with the head end of the cable for rotating the cable. The power transmission device is mainly characterized in that the crank is a hydraulic crank. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312911 | AIRSHIP LAUNCH FROM A CARGO AIRSHIP - A method for launch of an airship includes connecting a cargo airship to a deflated second airship, launching the cargo airship, inflating the second airship with lifting gas carried by the cargo airship while aloft; and releasing the second airship from the cargo airship. A high-altitude airship launch system is also provided. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312912 | OPTICALLY-COUPLED COMMUNICATION INTERFACE FOR A LASER-GUIDED PROJECTILE - A communication interface for a laser-guided projectile is configured to use the SAL seeker on board the laser-guided projectile as a communication link. A communication device generates a pulsed optical beam that overlaps the detection band of the SAL seeker. The pulsed optical beam is encoded with data for the SAL seeker. Computer-readable program code is loaded into and executed by the seeker's signal processor to process the signals generated in response to the pulsed optical beam to extract the data for the SAL seeker. Data is typically coupled to the projectile pre-launch but may be coupled in flight to the target. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312913 | OPTICAL DEVICE - An optical device forms a beam path between an optical end element at a beam path end and an object scene into which the beam path is directed via a field of view of the end element. The optical device contains an alignment device for pivoting the field of view relative to a predetermined direction, an end optical unit and an optical articulation for guiding the beam path from the pivoted field of view into the end optical unit. In order to achieve good shielding against spurious radiation, the device has a shielding unit containing a shielding element led partly around the optical articulation, which shielding unit shields the optical articulation against incident radiation that is not incident through the entrance or exit aperture of the optical articulation. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312914 | HELICOPTER DRIP PAN APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SUCH AN APPARATUS - A drip pan apparatus for a helicopter includes a frame and a drip pan. The frame is secured to a skirt on the airframe of the helicopter. The apparatus includes a drip pan for cooperation with a frame to cover an access opening to a transmission. The drip pan includes a substantially planar member of a fiber-reinforced composite and has a seal surface that is configured to cooperate with a seal surface of the frame. A seal member may be disposed between the substantially planar member and the frame to form a fluid-tight seal. The fiber-reinforced composite may be a carbon fiber-reinforced composite. A method of making the drip pan apparatus includes placing a plurality of sheets of an uncured fiber-reinforced composite material on one another to form an uncured stack. The uncured stack is then cured. A frame and a drip pan may be cut from the cured stack. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312915 | LOW SPEED AUTOGYRO YAW CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus and methods for controlling yaw of a rotorcraft in the event of one or both of low airspeed and engine failure are disclosed. A yaw propulsion device, such as an air jet or a fan may be used. A pneumatic fan may be driven by compressed air released into a channel surrounding an outer portion of the fan. Power for the yaw propulsion device and other system may be provided by a hydraulic pump and/or generator engaging the rotor. Low speed yaw control may be provided by auxiliary rudders positioned within the stream tube of a prop. The auxiliary rudders may one or both of fold down and disengage from rudder controls when not in use. Apparatus for generating horizontal lift imbalance induced a tail boom positioned within the downwash of a rotor may also be used, including compressed air vents or lateral or trailing edge flaps. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312916 | Propulsive Anti-Torque Nozzle System with Rotating Thrust Director for a Rotorcraft - The system of the present application includes a duct for receiving airflow from within a duct portion of a tailboom. The airflow is a mixture of fan driven air and engine exhaust. The system includes a fixed nozzle assembly with an anti-torque nozzle, a pro-torque nozzle, and a thrust nozzle. A rotating thrust director is located upstream of the fixed nozzle assembly. The rotating thrust director located is configured to selectively redirect airflow into one or more of the anti-torque nozzle, the pro-torque nozzle and the thrust nozzle. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312917 | Tilt rotor vertical take-off aircraft - K - A vertical take-off aircraft comprising a main propeller | 2012-12-13 |
20120312918 | Tethered Airships - In one example, a tethered airship system for high altitude long endurance missions includes a first airship configured to be equiliberally buoyant in a first altitude range and a second airship configured to be equiliberally buoyant in a second altitude range, such that the first airship is at least five kilometers above the second airship. The first airship and second airship are connected by a tether. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312919 | LIFTING GAS REPLENISHMENT IN A TETHERED AIRSHIP SYSTEM - A system for lifting gas replenishment in a tethered airship system includes an upper airship with a first end of a tether attached to the upper airship. A balloon is configured to travel up the tether toward the upper airship carrying a payload of lifting gas. A method for gas replenishment of an airship is also provided. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312920 | Cargo Hold Floor for a Cargo Hold of an Aircraft, Function Element for Installing in a Cargo Hold Floor, Side Guide, Fixing Device for Introducing a Tensile Load, and Device for Ejecting Freight Items - The present invention concerns a cargo hold floor for a cargo hold of an aircraft. The cargo hold floor comprises a multiplicity of panels ( | 2012-12-13 |
20120312921 | System component module and method for mounting a system component module - A system component module ( | 2012-12-13 |
20120312922 | Boron Fiber Reinforced Structural Components - This disclosure is directed to a boron reinforced composite structural member. The concepts and technologies illustrated in this disclosure are taught within the context of a boron reinforced aircraft keel. A boron reinforced composite structural member may be constructed of a structural member core and a surrounding structural member casing. In one embodiment, the structural member core includes alternating layers of boron fiber reinforced plies and layers of interior carbon fiber reinforced plies. The boron fiber reinforced plies are oriented in a longitudinal direction, and the interior carbon fiber reinforced plies are oriented diagonally, perpendicular, and parallel to the boron fiber reinforced plies. The structural member casing includes layers of exterior carbon fiber reinforced plies that substantially surround the structural member core. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312923 | MITIGATING TRANSONIC SHOCK WAVE WITH PLASMA HEATING ELEMENTS - Systems and methods for enhancing operations of an aircraft may include a plasma generator, a sensor, and a controller. The plasma generator may be positioned on an exterior of the aircraft such that it can provide localized heating thereon. The sensor may be configured to sense and transmit information regarding a transonic flight condition such as speed to the controller. The controller may be configured to activate the plasma generator in response to information from the sensor, so as to mitigate a transonic shock wave through localized heating. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312924 | ICE SHED REDUCTION FOR LEADING EDGE STRUCTURES - A leading edge structure for use in an aerospace vehicle includes a body having a flowpath surface which defines a leading edge adapted to face an air flow during operation, and an opposed inner surface. The body is segmented into a plurality of portions having varying thermal properties and/or mechanical discontinuities, so as to promote stress concentrations in ice attached to the flowpath surface. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312925 | ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR (EMA) HEAT SINK INTEGRATED DE-ICING SYSTEM - A de-icing system and method is disclosed. An electromechanical actuator heat sink is operable to receive heat from an electromechanical actuator, and a heat distribution element is operable to distribute heat to a surface. A heat transportation device is operable to transport heat from the electromechanical actuator heat sink to the heat distribution element. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312926 | Cargo Deck, Cargo Loading System and Method for Loading/Unloading a Cargo Hold - The object according to the invention, is to create a cargo deck which enables freight items to be loaded and unloaded quickly and efficiently. This object is achieved by a cargo deck which comprises:
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20120312927 | LAUNCH ABORT AND ORBITAL MANEUVER SYSTEM - A spacecraft includes a first engine configured to provide primary launch abort thrust and a second engine disposed radially from a center of gravity, the second engine configured to provide a secondary launch abort thrust, a primary orbital maneuvering thrust, and a primary control thrust. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312928 | Split Blended Winglet - A split winglet is disclosed having a first generally upward projecting wing end, and a second generally downward projecting wing end. The second generally downward projecting wing end may be integrally formed with the first generally upward projecting wing end to form a winglet assembly or may be separately attached onto an existing upwardly curved winglet. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312929 | Split Spiroid - The spiroid wing tip according to embodiments of the invention including a continuous segmental assembly having a closed loop frontal profile comprising a lower near vertical segment, a horizontal segment, a vertical segment, a second horizontal upper segment, and a near vertical segment. Accordingly to some embodiments of the invention, the spiroid profile is lowered with respect to the wing chord plane, such that a portion of the spiroid wing tip extends below the wing chord plane. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312930 | STRUCTURE FOR REDUCING A FLOW RESISTANCE OF A BODY IN A FLUID - The invention relates to a body ( | 2012-12-13 |
20120312931 | FLAP ADJUSTING SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT WITH A REGULATING FLAP - Embodiments pertain to a flap adjusting system including a regulating flap mounted on an airfoil using at least two bearing devices and movable relative to the airfoil, and an adjusting device. The adjusting device includes an actuator and adjusting kinematics with a drive rod that couples the actuator to the regulating flap using a first and a second joint, as well as a load sensor. The adjusting kinematics are configured such that, at a maximum adjustment travel of the regulating flap, the second joint between the drive rod and the regulating flap is adjusted by an angle less than 50% of the angle by which the first joint is adjusted. The load sensor is arranged in at least one adjusting device and in the second joint, which couples the drive rod to the regulating flap. The load sensor is configured to measure the forces in this load path. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312932 | WING OF AN AIRCRAFT - A wing of an aircraft provided with a main wing and an arrangement of leading edge lifting bodies, which as seen with reference to the incident flow direction are arranged on the leading edge, which are adjustably arranged on the main wing one behind another as seen in the spanwise direction of the main wing by means of respectively two positioning devices spaced apart from one another in the spanwise direction of the main wing. The wing has a connecting device, which is coupled to each of two adjacent leading edge lifting bodies, wherein the connecting device is configured such that in the event of a fracture of a positioning device of a positioning body external forces acting on the latter are transferred via the respective connecting device to the leading edge lifting bodies coupled up via the latter. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312933 | SUPPORTING AND GUIDING DEVICE FOR POWER LINES FOR EXCAVATION DEVICES - A supporting and guiding device for power lines | 2012-12-13 |
20120312934 | CABLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND CABLE MODULE - A cable management apparatus for managing a cable includes a mounting bracket slidably receiving the cable and fixing a rear end of the cable, a sliding bar slidably connected to the front end of the cable, and a rotating arm rotatably mounted to the mounting bracket and engaging with the cable. The sliding bar defines a guiding slot, which includes a driving portion extending slantingly relative to a sliding direction of the sliding bar. The rotating arm includes a rod slidably received in the guiding slot of the sliding bar. By sliding the sliding bar forward or rearward, the rod of the rotating arm slides along the driving portion of the guiding slot to rotate the rotating arm forward to stretch the cable or rotate the rotating arm rearward to wind up the cable. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312935 | BABY BOTTLE HOLDER - A baby bottle holder for use with an infant carrier including a sleeve, configured to hold a baby bottle, a support strap having a width of less than an infant pupillary distance, and a pair of constraining straps each secured to opposite sides of the sleeve. The support strap and pair of constraining straps are attached to the sleeve such that, when linearly extended outwards from the sleeve, they will substantially form one of an inverted letter “T”-shape configuration or inverted letter “Y”-shape configuration, with the stem of the letter being formed by the support strap and the arms of the letter being formed by the constraining straps. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312936 | HOLDING DEVICE OF TABLET ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A holding device is provided for holding a tablet electronic device and includes a retention seat, which has left and right side faces and a lower face at each of which a clamping member is provided. Each clamping member has an inner end movably received in an interior space of the retention seat and forms a toothed rack mating a toothed wheel, whereby the clamping members are movable simultaneously. The clamping members have outer ends forming pawls extending beyond side faces of the retention seat, whereby with the tablet electronic device positioned on the holding device, the clamping members are moved to have pawls thereof engaging and thus retaining the tablet electronic device in position without undesirably falling off the holding device and thus being damaged. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312937 | Portable and Storable Pinata Stand - A portable, collapsible piñata support is disclosed having a base platform, and upstanding member, a support arm, and a pulley system tether. The base platform is a liquid or granular weight fillable element with an open interior volume, adapted to accept water or sand for stabilizing the device while in use. The upstanding member is a telescoping rod that is removably and pivotally attached to the base member and hingedly attached to the support arm. The support arm extends from the upstanding member to support the piñata, while a pulley system runs from the upstanding member to the distal end of the support arm for controlling the height of the piñata suspended therefrom. The device is quickly deployable and stowable by removing the base from the supports and collapsing the supports about their common hinge point. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312938 | SINGLE-LEG DEPOSIT SURFACE WITH CUP HOLDER FOR A SANDY SUBSURFACE - The invention relates to an individually positionable deposit surface as a cup holder above a sandy subsurface, including a two-part system, wherein a substantially straight mandrel is provided, which includes an upper and a lower section. The lower section is adapted for turning or inserting into the sandy subsurface. At a certain height above the lower section the straight mandrel has a cross-shaped structure that is suitable as a support for a tray-like deposit surface. The tray-like deposit surface includes an opening that is slid over the upper section of the mandrel so as to rest on and be fixable to the cross-shaped structure. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312939 | Duck web active decoy system - A simple structure which can be used to raise the visibility and realism of any motion or stationary game animal artificial decoy by attaching said decoys to nearly transparent or low profile material which is suspended from an anchored structure in order to entice more game animals into kill range. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312940 | MOBILE ANCHORING AND FALL PREVENTION DEVICE - This device makes it possible to ensure the security of workers of any trade who operate from the inside of a building, on a wall, through a bay in the wall, while in the vicinity of empty spaces and without damaging the inner or outer existing structures (floor, wall, ceiling), characterized in that it comprises: | 2012-12-13 |
20120312941 | MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A CURVED PANEL TO A FRAME - Embodiments of to a mounting system and method for mounting curved panel to a frame are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312942 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SUPPORTED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - A system and method for a supported architectural design. A plurality of primary supports configured to couple with one or more architectural structures. A plurality of flexible fins, where at least one of the plurality of flexible fins includes an inner edge and an outer edge, where the inner edge includes a plurality of attachment points. A plurality of secondary supports configured to couple with the plurality of primary supports, where at least one of the secondary supports includes a plurality of fin slots configured to couple with the plurality of attachment points. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312943 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR SLIDING DRAWER MECHANISM - A mounting apparatus for a sliding drawer mechanism is disclosed. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket, a latching member and a mounting piece. The bracket includes a side plate, and the side plate defines a limiting hole. The latching member is secured to the sliding drawer mechanism and includes an elastic latching portion. The mounting piece extends from the sliding drawer mechanism, and a mounting post protrudes from the mounting piece. The mounting post is received in the limiting hole to prevent the sliding drawer mechanism from sliding along a direction substantially parallel to the side plate, and the elastic latching portion and the mounting piece are located on two opposite sides of the side plate, to prevent the sliding drawer mechanism from sliding along a direction substantially perpendicular to the side plate. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312944 | Sign Holder and Coupon Dispenser - A system for mounting a sign on a store shelf comprises a mounting bracket for mounting a sign holder to the C-channel commonly found on the edge of shelves. The mounting bracket has a mounting face coupled to a channel anchor. The sign holder is affixed to the mounting face and the channel anchor is affixed to the C-channel. The mounting face and channel anchor are pivotably coupled to allow the angle there between to be adjustable. Bumps on the channel anchor and corresponding dimples on the mounting face may be provided to allow adjustment of the angle when a mounting screw is loosed and locking in of the angle when the mounting screw is tightened. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312945 | CAMMING CLAMP FOR ROOF SEAM - A clamp described herein can secure a solar cell array to a seam of a standing seam metal roof. The clamp has a cam that is rotated by the tightening of a bolt to cause the cam to engage the seam. The clamp also has a receiver for receiving the seam and the rotated cam. By installing the clamp on the seam, the solar cell array can be secured to the standing seam metal roof without drilling into the roof. Because no screws are required to be drilled into the rooftop, the damage to the rooftop is substantially reduced. Also, by reversing the process described above, the clamp can be uninstalled in a similar fashion. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312946 | SUPPORT DEVICE - A support and cushioning device for supporting and holding an electronic device includes a first supporting assembly, a fixed bracket, an adjusting board, and a plurality of elastic members. The adjusting board is mounted to the distal end of the first support assembly. The fixed bracket is elastically mounted to the adjusting board by means of a plurality of elastic members. The fixed bracket includes a base body and a plurality of holding arms extending out from a periphery of the base body. The plurality of holding arms and the base body cooperatively define a holding space for holding an electronic device. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312947 | ADJUSTABLE MOUNT FOR SUPPORTING SOLAR PANEL AND ANGLE-ADJUSTING METHOD THEREFOR - An adjustable mount for supporting solar panel and an angle-adjusting method therefor are disclosed. The adjustable mount includes a frame, an angle-adjusting device, and a side support. At least one solar panel can be mounted on the frame. The angle-adjusting device is disposed on the frame and includes an angle index part for providing finite angle positions. The side support is connected to the frame through the angle-adjusting device. A relative rotation angle of the side support and the frame can be adjusted by engaging the side support and the angle index part. The relative rotation angle corresponds to one of the finite angle positions. Therefore, the invention can mount the solar panel in different angles based on various demands, which overcomes the poor utilization of solar energy by the solar panel mounted in an immovable angle in the prior art. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312948 | SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A support locator includes at least one body portion and at least one support portion, wherein the support portion is configured for engaging and retaining at least one strut member which holds a banner taught, and wherein the body portion is releasably connectable to a corner forming portion of a sheet of material forming the banner on the non-printed side of the banner, wherein the support portion projects substantially orthogonally out from a substantially planar body portion and wherein the plane of the body portion is parallel to that of the sheet material. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312949 | Barn Spike - A spike for supporting a receptacle has an virgate shank and an integrally formed spherical head. The spherical head retains the receptacle on the shank, and the spherical head has a surface area to exceed a puncture pressure of skin. When the spherical head is driven, a tapered end of the shank penetrates a support. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312950 | Support for Flat Rigid Objects - A drop in receptacle for generally flat and rigid objects that is particularly useful for supporting electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones. The support includes corner catches for at least two corners of the device. The corner catches include rotating latches and cornerpieces. The rotating latches are shaped and configured so that they rotate when the corner of an object is pressed against the top surface of the latch. The cornerpieces are shaped to accept and support the corner of the device. After the devices passes the top surface of the latch, the latch returns to its original state and a spring presses the device against the bottom of the latch, securing the device in place. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312951 | Air Freight Pallet - The present invention relates to an air freight pallet ( | 2012-12-13 |
20120312952 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR A UTENSIL - A support device has a pad configured to support a utensil and to wick away a portion of a material that soiled the utensil, and an adhesive coupled to the pad, the adhesive configured to bind the pad to a support surface to resist motion from the utensil. In accordance with an alternative embodiment, an apparatus has a permeation resistant pad configured to support a utensil soiled with a material; an absorbent layer in communication with the permeation resistant pad, the absorbent layer configured to wick a portion of the material into the absorbent layer; a leak resistant backing adjacent the absorbent layer, the leak resistant backing configured to resist a support surface being soiled by the material; and an adhesive contactingly adjacent the teak resistant backing, the adhesive configured to bind the permeation resistant pad on the support surface to resist motion from said utensil. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312953 | Mobile Computing Device Stand - A collapsible, single sheet, folded template design for a Mobile Computing Device Stand. | 2012-12-13 |
20120312954 | Leaf Spring Bracket - A system for mounting a catalytic converter of an exhaust system to an internal combustion engine includes a bracket adapted to fix the catalytic converter to the engine. A strap is adapted to circumferentially extend about a portion of the catalytic converter and clamp the catalytic converter to the bracket. The bracket includes a seat, a mounting pad and a compliant portion interconnecting the seat and the mounting pad. The seat supports a portion of the catalytic converter opposite the strap. The compliant portion includes a slot extending adjacent to the seat to reduce the stiffness of the bracket and allow the bracket to deflect during thermal expansion of the catalytic converter. | 2012-12-13 |