51st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120317794 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISK DRIVE DEVICE AND DISK DRIVE DEVICE MANUFACTURED BY SAME - A method for manufacturing a disk drive device includes (a) assembling a sub assembly by assembling a bearing unit and a rotating body to a fixed body in a clean room, the rotating body being supported by the bearing unit in a freely rotatable manner to the fixed body, (b) cleaning the sub assembly by spraying a mixture of a cleaning liquid and a first gas to at least either one of the fixed body and the rotating body; and (c) enclosing the sub assembly using an enclosing member. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317795 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A GRADIENT COIL ASSEMBLY AND WINDING MANDREL - A method for producing a gradient coil assembly for a magnetic resonance imaging system includes applying a number of primary gradient coils and a number of secondary gradient coils to a winding mandrel to form the gradient coil assembly. A control coil arrangement is associated with the winding mandrel. During an intermediate check before completion of the gradient coil assembly, at least one coupling inductance value between the control coil arrangement and at least one of the primary gradient coils and/or at least one of the secondary gradient coils is determined. An arrangement of the relevant gradient coils on the winding mandrel is corrected as a function of the at least one coupling inductance value. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317796 | Drying Process For Cost Effective Production Of Li-Accumulators - A method for manufacturing (large format) Lithium Battery packs, comprising the steps of providing one or more electrochemical cells, entering the one or more electrochemical cells into a pouch, partly sealing the pouch with the one or more electrochemical cells, entering the pouch with the one or more electrochemical cells into a drying oven, resting the pouch in the drying oven for a defined time, removing the pouch from the drying oven, transferring the dried pouches to an electrolyte filling station, filling the pouch with electrolyte and sealing the pouch wherein the manufacturing steps are performed under a normal manufacturing environment conditions, and only selected critical manufacturing steps are performed under dry room conditions. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317797 | Method of forming solid state electrolyte having high lithium ion conduction and battery incorporating same - A method for making ion conducting films includes the use of primary inorganic chemicals, which are preferably water soluble; formulating the solution with appropriate solvent, preferably deionized water; and spray depositing the solid electrolyte matrix on a heated substrate, preferably at 100 to 400° C. using a spray deposition system. In the case of lithium, the deposition step is then followed by lithiation or addition of lithium, then thermal processing, at temperatures preferably ranging between 100 and 500° C., to obtain a high lithium ion conducting inorganic solid state electrolyte. The method may be used for other ionic conductors to make electrolytes for various applications. The electrolyte may be incorporated into a lithium ion battery. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317798 | COMPONENT MOUNTING DEVICE - An electric power supplying circuit ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317799 | Method and device for removal of vertical manway cover - A lift for maneuvering a heavy manway cover, the lift including a wheeled base and a generally horizontal arm connectable to the cover. A pair of spaced lifts connecting the arm to the base and a shaft rotatably held within the arm. A wheel crank connected to the shaft to rotate the shaft in a pivotable connection on the end of the shaft. Wherein the shaft having a first position wherein the cover is held against rotation and a second position wherein the weight of the cover allows the cover to pivot under the shaft while an axis of the cover rotates from being perpendicular to the arm to being parallel to the arm. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317800 | METHOD OF MAKING A COAXIAL CABLE INCLUDING TUBULAR BIMETALLIC INNER LAYER WITH FOLDED OVER EDGE PORTIONS - A method for making a coaxial cable including an inner conductor, an outer conductor, and a dielectric material layer therebetween may include forming the inner conductor by at least forming a bimetallic strip into a tubular bimetallic layer having a pair of longitudinal edge portions at a longitudinal seam. The bimetallic strip may include an inner metal layer and an outer metal layer bonded thereto and coextensive therewith. Each of the longitudinal edge portions may be folded over. The method may also include forming a welded joint between adjacent portions of the folded over longitudinal edge portions and defining surplus material at the welded joint. The method may further include removing the surplus material at the welded joint and forming the dielectric material layer surrounding the inner conductor. The method may also include forming the outer conductor surrounding the dielectric material layer. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317801 | Reusable electronic circuit assembling and testing system and uses thereof - A reusable electronic circuit assembling system facilitates assembly and testing of electronic circuits. The system has at least one baseboard and one or more assembling blocks magnetically or mechanically attached to the baseboard. Each assembling block has at least two electrically connected conductive clips located separately in the opening holes of the assembly block. Discrete electronic components are connected by selectively inserting the electrodes of the to-be-connected electronic components into the clips of the assembling blocks. A complete circuit is constructed by attaching the above block-component assemblies on the baseboard and connecting them in accordance with the desired circuit diagram. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317802 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD - It is an object to provide an electronic component mounting apparatus and an electronic component mounting method that make it possible to assure stable pickup operation even when a dimensional error attributable to a difference in production lot exists in electronic components or carrier tapes. During electronic component mounting adopting a tape splicing technique for splicing a carrier tape | 2012-12-20 |
20120317803 | COMPONENT MOUNTING DEVICE AND COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD - In a component mounting device ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317804 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING DEVICE AND AN OPERATION PERFORMING METHOD FOR MOUNTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - It is intended to provide an electronic component mounting device and an operation performing method for mounting electronic components so that both the operation quality and the productivity can be improved. Height precision division information that divide the height precision required for up and down movements of operating heads into the first division which indicates a normal height precision and the second division which indicates that a high height precision is required based on the type of electronic components are stored as operation data beforehand. In operation performing procedures, when an electronic component belongs to the first division, an operating head is made to move up and down based on an approximate operation position height derived from an approximate curved surface of the top surface of a board which is calculated by using the height measurement result obtained by measuring a plurality of height measuring points on the surface of the board, and when the electronic component belongs to the second division, the operating head is made to move up and down based on an individual operation position height obtained by individually measuring the board height at the operation position. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317805 | Printed Circuit Board Having Aluminum Traces with a Solderable Layer of Material Applied Thereto - A method is provided for producing a printed circuit board. The method includes the step of providing an insulating substrate having a layer of aluminum material applied to the substrate. A portion of the layer of aluminum material is removed for defining a circuit trace. A layer of conductive material is applied to the layer of aluminum material. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317806 | Method for Forming Package Substrate - A method of making a package substrate includes steps of forming a plurality of trenches on a first surface of a metal plate, placing insulation material in the trenches, removing metal plate material under the second surface of the metal plate, and exposing the insulation material in the trenches from substrate. The resulting substrate body includes a conductive portion made of the metal plate, and an insulation portion made of the insulation material. The bonding layers on the opposite sides of the substrate are conducted by the conductive portion for heat dissipation, and are separated from one another by the insulation portion. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317807 | METHOD OF SETTING LASH IN A CAM PHASER - A method of setting lash in a cam phaser includes rotating a stator having a lobe in a first direction so that the lobe contacts a motion limiter pin disposed within a first hole in a rotor, causing the compression of a spring until a motion limiter lock pin enters a groove on the motion limiter pin and contacts a wall at one end of the groove. The rotor is then rotated in conjunction with the stator in the first direction until a rotor locking pin that is disposed within a second hole in the rotor engages a lock pin seat on a cover at one end of the seat. The rotor is then held in place while rotating the stator in a second direction so that there is a gap between the wall at one end of the groove and the motion limiter locking pin. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317808 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REPAIR A TURBOMACHINE ROTOR WHEEL - A method of repairing a turbomachine rotor wheel including a first outer circumferential edge extending to a second outer circumferential edge through a circumferential surface, a dovetail interface extending across the outer circumferential surface between the first and second outer circumferential edges, and a bucket mounted to the dovetail interface includes identifying a defect on one of the first and second outer circumferential edges of the rotor wheel adjacent the bucket, securing the bucket in the dovetail interface to substantially constrain axial movement, and removing a portion of the one of the first and second outer circumferential edges to remove the defect. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317809 | METHOD OF REPAIRING A TURBINE NOZZLE SEGMENT IN A TURBINE ENGINE - A method for repairing a turbine nozzle having at least one vane disposed between an inner and an outer band. Embodiments of the method can comprise separating the inner band from the outer band and securing a replacement part to the inner band. In one embodiment, the methods accommodate replacement parts that include vanes with a base feature that comprises a non-airfoil shape and that integrates cooling features useful for operation of the turbine nozzle. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317810 | METHOD FOR MAKING A METAL REINFORCEMENT FOR THE BLADE OF A TURBINE ENGINE - A method for making a metal reinforcement for the leading edge or trailing edge of the blade of a turbine engine that includes making a metal insert defining the base of the metal reinforcement; positioning the metal insert at the end of a blank of a shaping tool, the blank repeating the shape of the turbine-engine blade; shaping a planar metal sheet on the metal insert and the blank of the shaping tool using a superplastic hot-shaping method. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317811 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HEAT DISSIPATING APPARATUS - An exemplary method for manufacturing a heat dissipation apparatus includes, firstly, providing a fin assembly including a stack of fins spaced from each other. Each fin defines a through hole therein, and includes a collar formed at an edge of the through hole. Then a heat pipe is provided, and inserted in the through holes of the fins. Next, two opposing punching tools are provided. Each punching tool defines a series of recesses. The subassembly of the heat pipe and fins is positioned between the two punching tools, with the collar of each fin located between two corresponding recesses of the two punching tools. The two punching tools punch the collars of the fins from two opposite sides of the collars. Thereby, the collars shrink inwardly and press the heat pipe to deform until the heat pipe is fittedly mounted in the collars of the fins. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317812 | RANDOMIZED CHAIN SPROCKET AND METHOD FOR MAKING A SPROCKET - A randomized chain sprocket has a set of four tooth gaps having three different tooth gap radial locations, two different link angles, and a chain with constant link pitch. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317813 | Dental Implant and Method for Manufacturing Dental Implant - In a method for manufacturing a dental implant including an abutment, the abutment is manufactured through steps including a titanium molded body production step for molding a titanium molded body composition to obtain a titanium molded body having one of male and female thread portions, a ceramic molded body production step for molding a ceramic molded body composition to obtain a ceramic molded body having the other thread portion which makes thread coupling with the one thread portion, an assembling step for assembling the titanium molded body and the ceramic molded body together so that the one thread portion makes thread coupling with the other thread portion, to obtain an assembled body, a degreasing step for degreasing the assembled body, and a sintering step for sintering the assembled body thus degreased. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317814 | Method of manufacturing a roller bearing seal - A method of manufacturing bearing seal for use in a roller bearing is provided. A steel coil of a preselected width is fed into a ring rolling machine to form a closed coil ring. The closed coil ring is then welded along the butted joint. The welded closed coil ring is then fed to a series of pre-forming machines wherein the desired profiles of the final bearing seal are formed. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317815 | ELECTRIC SHAVER - Second hair lifting frames provided on the rear side in the traveling direction is arranged closer to a top than first hair lifting frames provided on the front side in the traveling direction. Accordingly, the differences in hair lifting ability between the first hair lifting frames and the second hair lifting frames can be reduced so as to lift body hair up more efficiently. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317816 | PIVOTING RESILIENT SKIN CONTACTING MEMBER FOR RAZOR CARTRIDGES - A shaving system with a handle having an enlarged proximal end portion and a housing spaced apart from the enlarged proximal end portion of the handle. The housing has a front face, at least one blade and a cap behind the at least one blade. An elastomeric member is molded to the housing and the handle interconnecting the housing and the handle to form an integral unit. The elastomeric member includes a resilient skin contacting element that flexes to facilitate a pivotable movement of the housing relative to the handle between a biased neutral position and a flexed position and facilitates stretching of skin during a shaving stroke. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317817 | ELECTRIC SHAVER WITH IMAGING CAPABILITY - System and method for improving the shaving experience by providing improved visibility of the skin shaving area. A digital camera is integrated with the electric shaver for close image capturing of shaving area, and displaying it on a display unit. The display unit can be integral part of the electric shaver casing, or housed in a separated device which receives the image via a communication channel. The communication channel can be wireless (using radio, audio or light) or wired, such as dedicated cabling or using powerline communication. A light source is used to better illuminate the shaving area. Video compression and digital image processing techniques are used for providing for improved shaving results. The wired communication medium can simultaneously be used also for carrying power from the electric shaver assembly to the display unit, or from the display unit to the electric shaver. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317818 | Razor Cartridge With Skin Contact Element - A razor cartridge comprising a housing; a guard located at the front of the housing; a cap located at the rear of the housing; two or more blades disposed in the housing between the guard and the cap; a skin contact element extending across the housing between two of said blades; and a plurality of projections extending from a base of said skin contact element, each having a skin contacting surface, the projections being spaced along the length of the skin contact element, wherein there is a pitch of up to 2 mm between adjacent projections and the skin contacting surface has a width extending for up to 35% of the pitch. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317819 | IDENTIFICATION TAG WITH BREAKAWAY TOOL - An identification tag having one or more breakaway tools that may be utilized by uncoupling, or otherwise breaking the tool or tools away from the identification tag to expose a working edge or point for example. Generally includes identification information on the tag along with one or more relatively flat tool including but not limited to one or more knives, saws, screwdrivers, pry bars, can openers, bottle openers, chisels, awls, ice picks, sharpeners or any other relatively flat tool with a working edge or point or any combination thereof. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317820 | Safety Locking Mechanism For A Utility Knife - A safety mechanism for a utility knife is provided to prevent more than one retraction of the blade shield for each trigger actuation. A separable linkage extends between an actuator and a strut, and has a seat member and a deflecting member that are linked together when the actuator is not depressed and the strut is in the safety position blocking the retraction of the shield. The separable linkage is configured to transmit the pressing action of the actuator to the strut to disengage it from the bracket. The separable linkage is configured to delink as the shield retracts. If the actuator continues to be pressed in after the shield returns from being retracted, the safety mechanism prevents relinking of the seat member and the deflecting member, due to the deflecting member being deflected away from the seat member in a substantially longitudinal direction. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317821 | POWER TOOL - A power tool is provided with a first unit, a second unit rotatable with respect to the first unit, a lock operation member and a lock cooperative switch. The lock operation member is configured to be operated by the user between a lock position and an unlock position, and configured to prevent rotation of the first and second units at the lock position and allow the rotation between the first and second units at the unlock position. The lock cooperative switch is disposed on the supply circuit of energy to the prime mover, and configured to enable the supply circuit when the lock operation member is at the lock position and cutoff the supply circuit when the lock operation member is at the unlock position. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317822 | CUTTING EDGE STRUCTURE FOR CUTTING TOOL, AND CUTTING TOOL WITH CUTTING EDGE STRUCTURE - A cutting edge structure for a cutting tool including: a base member having first and second surfaces intersecting each other; and a cutting edge member supported by the base member and having higher hardness than the base member. The cutting edge member includes a coating formed by generating electric discharge between the second surface and a discharge electrode and by depositing a constituent material of the discharge electrode or a reacted substance of the constituent material on the second surface, the discharge electrode being formed by molding powder of metal, powder of a metal compound, powder of a ceramic, or powder of a mixture thereof. An edge of the coating projects from a cross ridge line between the first and second surfaces toward a distal end side of a cutting edge. The cutting edge angle is 10° to 20° inclusive. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317823 | POWER SAW TOOL - A power saw tool including a housing, a motor, and a reciprocating shaft. A blade clamp assembly is mounted to the reciprocating shaft and adapted for gripping a saw blade. The blade clamp assembly includes a main body defining a channel for engaging the saw blade. A latch arm is pivotally attached to the main body and rotatable about a pivot axis. A locking catch extends from the latch arm and retains the saw blade within the channel. A latch release extends from the latch arm. An actuator is provided to selectively engage the latch release and permit removal of the saw blade from the blade clamp assembly. The power saw tool may include a speed limiter housed within the handle grip to delimit rearward travel of the trigger switch, thereby restricting the speed of the motor. The power saw tool may also include a rotatable shoe assembly. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317824 | Laser Square - A square includes a laser indicator and comprises a two-part body with a channel running between them defining a pair of perpendicular arms. The channel holds a cavity for a battery or other portable power source as part of an electrical circuit. One or both arms may include a scale as well as an elongate opening on the top of the arm for a handle to move a laser/indicator back and forth along the opening. The arms preferably include a pair of bus bars to conduct electricity from the power source to the laser. The second arm may also include a laser light source that is capable of moving in a direction parallel to the arm, as well as rotating in place. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317825 | DIRECTION DETERMINING METHOD AND APPARATUS USING A TRIAXIAL ELECTRONIC COMPASS - A method of determining a direction of a triaxial electronic compass oriented in a specific direction by using the triaxial electronic compass and an inclination sensor, the method includes obtaining an elevation angle of the specific direction from the inclination sensor to switch a selection of two output values from the three output values to another selection of two output values therefrom; determining a geomagnetic aspect from the two output values; obtaining a rotational angle about an axis extending in the specific direction from the inclination sensor; calculating a deviation angle of the direction of the triaxial electronic compass which is caused by the selection switching, in accordance with the elevation angle, the geomagnetic aspect and the rotational angle; and correcting the direction of the triaxial electronic compass in accordance with the deviation angle. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317826 | MEASUREMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of operating coordinate positioning apparatus having a measurement probe includes taking a first part in a series of parts, at least a first reference geometrical property associated with one or more features of the first part being known and using the coordinate positioning apparatus to measure the one or more features of the first part and determining a first measured geometrical property corresponding to the first reference geometrical property. A first property correction value is then determined describing a difference between the first reference and the first measured geometrical properties. The coordinate positioning apparatus is then used to measure the one or more features of one or more further parts in the series of parts and, for each further part, a further measured geometrical property is determined corresponding to the first reference geometrical property. The first property correction value is then applied to each further measured geometrical property. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317827 | MEASURING TOOL AND MEASURING METHOD THEREOF - A measuring tool includes a tool body and a first measuring unit. The first measuring unit includes a first probe, a first measuring meter, and a first zero button. The first probe is used for contacting a standard part or a test part inside the tool body. The first measuring meter is connected to the first probe for displaying a first zero value or a first measure value. The first zero button is used for zeroing the first measuring meter to display the first zero value when the first probe contacts the standard part. When the first probe contacts the test part after the first measuring meter is zeroed, the first measuring meter displays the first measure value. A first dimension difference value of the test part and the standard part is equal to a difference value of the first measure value and the first zero value. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317828 | TAPE-MEASURE DEVICE HAVING AN L-SHAPED PIVOTABLE END PIECE HAVING A SLOT FOR GUIDING A TOOL - A tape-measure device having elements for measuring and/or marking/cutting an object, includes a tape, a shell ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317829 | HAIR DRYER SYSTEM - A housing is provided in a generally rectilinear configuration. The housing has input and output openings. The housing has upper and lower and side walls. Primary and secondary chambers are formed between the walls. The primary chamber is positioned between the input and output openings. A plurality of supports are provided within the primary chamber for receiving and supporting portions of the hair of the user. The upper wall has first and second sections. The first section is imperforate and adapted to provide access to the primary chamber. The second section has a plurality of aligned circular apertures over the secondary chamber for removably receiving a blow dryer. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317830 | Hood Assembly for Controllably Cooling Extruded Section Members of Aluminium and Other Metal Materials at an Output of an Extruding Line Therefor. - An improved hood assembly for controllably cooling extruded section members of aluminium and other metal materials at an output of an extruding line therefor, characterized in that said hood assembly comprises a plurality of air delivery spouts inclined according to angles varying from 20° to 60° with respect to a sliding longitudinal direction of said section member through said cooling line. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317831 | COMPRESSOR DEHYDRATION VIA SORBENT TECHNOLOGY - Methods of removing moisture from a compressor using a sorbent technology are provided. A dehydration device incorporating the sorbent technology is disposed in a system that contains a hygroscopic fluid. By passing the hygroscopic fluid over the sorbent technology, moisture is removed from the hygroscopic fluid. The systems include sealed devices and integral components for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and refrigeration devices. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317832 | ENERGY EFFICIENT CYCLE FOR CLOTHES DRYER - Energy efficiencies are achieved in a dryer or washer/dryer by selectively varying temperature ranges, time periods, heater power levels, and air flow rates. Efficiency improvements on the order of 16% were obtained over typical constant power, constant temperature, timed drying cycles by varying one or more of these parameters. Efficiencies can also be improved by drawing air from alternative warm sources such as an attic or warm external environment, or by heat recovery from dryer exhaust passages. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317833 | METHOD FOR REMOVING SULFUR COMPOUNDS IN CASTABLE - A situation where sulfur compounds originating from a castable are mixed into synthesis gas produced by way of a reforming reaction and the mixed sulfur compounds are separated and collected with carbon dioxide and further fed into a reformer to thereby degrade the reforming catalyst of the reformer by sulfur poisoning is avoided. Purge gas that is steam or steam-containing gas is made to flow into the piping to be used for a synthesis gas production apparatus and dried out to remove the sulfur compounds contained in the castable prior to the start-up of operation of the synthesis gas production apparatus, in order to prevent the sulfur compounds from being released by hot synthesis gas. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317834 | BOWLING SANDAL - A bowling sandal does not completely encase a bowler's foot, allowing their feet to breathe while bowling. The bowling sandal can be made from a bowling shoe sole along with binding straps to secure the shoe onto the foot. The bowling sandal can also include breather holes throughout the shoe to aid in air flow and circulation. The bowling sandal can also include an enclosure on the heel to make it better by providing more support for the heel. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317835 | SHOE - A shoe with a curved rocker bottom sole member with an H-shaped pad that is decoupled from the sole member. The shoe promotes a mid-foot region footstrike and a more even distribution of pressure. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317836 | Method For Assembling A Tongue For An Article Of Footwear - An article of footwear includes a tongue. The tongue includes a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is attached to a portion of an upper. The bottom layer is attached to the top layer at a distance that is staggered from where the top layer is attached to the upper. An intermediate layer of cushioning material is optionally provided between the top layer and the bottom layer. Alternatively, the top layer of the tongue is formed integrally from the material of a portion of the upper. The bottom layer is attached to the top layer with the optional intermediate layer of cushioning material disposed in between. The staggered attachment of the top and bottom layers of the tongue provides a smooth surface in contact with a foot of a wearer on the inside of the article of footwear and presents a stitchless visible tongue to the wearer on the outside of the article of footwear. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317837 | SELF SEALING VULCANIZED SYSTEM FOR WATERPROOF COUPLING OF UPPERS TO OUTSOLES - Embodiments herein relate to the field of waterproofing, and, more specifically, to waterproof footwear and methods of waterproofing a stitch line in footwear. In various embodiments, methods are provided for waterproofing a seam in an article of footwear by positioning an uncured rubber tape between the layers to be stitched, stitching the seam through the uncured rubber tape, and at least partially curing the rubber tape. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317838 | ORTHOTIC FOR USE IN FOOTWEAR - An orthotic is disclosed. The orthotic has a convex element that has a periphery. The convex element is positioned in a plane. The periphery is structured and arranged to deform into a gap in at least of a horizontal, a vertical, or a lateral direction relative to the plane. The convex element is structured and arranged for placement between a plantar surface of a foot and a second surface. The gap is defined by a top surface of the convex element and a bottom surface of the foot or a bottom surface of a body of an insert. The periphery of the convex element is structured and arranged to deform into the gap as a force is applied to the body and to rebound as the force dissipates. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317839 | Rapid-Entry Shoe - A rapid-entry shoe allows the shoe to be rapidly entered and readied for wearing by the user. The shoe may be any of a wide variety of shoe types, including shoes of a wide variety of styles and functions. The rapid entry features of the shoes utilize various movable elements that are attached to a sole portion or other portion of the shoe and allow movement of a portion of the shoe under pressure to allow rapid entry of the user's foot into the shoe. The moveable elements may include flexible elements, elements having constructed to have a memory of a native position, magnetic elements, and/or elastic elements | 2012-12-20 |
20120317840 | FOOTWEAR ASSEMBLIES WITH ENHANCED TRACTION AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A footwear assembly having a dual density outsole with lugs and non-retractable studs in the lugs. Peripheral lugs are spaced apart from the outsole's longitudinal axis and central lugs are disposed adjacent to the longitudinal axis between the peripheral lugs. The peripheral lugs are taller than the central lugs and are made of a denser rubber. The studs embedded in the lugs with a shaft and tip portion exposed. The peripheral lugs having recessed flex grooves circular recesses coaxially aligned with the studs. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317841 | ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE SHOES - An athletic shoe includes an outsole, a midsole, an insole, a bootie, a cage surrounding the upper front of the bootie, a tongue, a quarter, a heel counter and wings. The bootie can have one, two, three, four or five individual toe sections which allow the toes of the foot to move independently. The bootie may be removable or adhesively attached to the midsole and the innersole. Both the midsole and the innersole can have slots cut between the toe portions which further allows for independent movement of the toes. The cage and outsole surround the front toe portions of the bootie, insole and midsole. The cage and outsole prevent all large particles from falling between the toes. The individual toe sections in the inventive shoe increase natural foot movement, haptic response and improve stability/balance, footstrike biomechanics and foot strength. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317842 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR HOCKEY SKATE BOOT - A protective cover fits over the top of a hockey skate boot. The cover has a vertically-split heel that is contiguous with an open bottom, and includes enough flexibility and tension that the cover can be flexed open diagonally from the split heel to fit over the top of the hockey skate boot, and then released to substantially conform to the instep, sides, ankles, and a portion of the heel in a tensioned fit. The preferred material for the cover is a high grade polycarbonate. The high grade polycarbonate is advantageous over other materials known in the art of covers based on the specific strength, impact resistance and elongation characteristics of high grade polycarbonates. The temperature ranges that the cover may be used in vary significantly and the high grade polycarbonate provides for optimal protection and performance in the wide temperature ranges. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317843 | Shoe sole system providing a negative ion environment - This invention includes embodiments which disclose a shoe sole base system wherein there are a plurality of magnets embedded within a shoe base and a plurality of spheres containing tourmaline, also embedded within the shoe base. In further embodiments, the angle of the magnetic axis of each of the plurality of magnets to other magnets in the plurality of magnets is random in both two and in three dimensions and/or the spheres containing tourmaline may emit negative ions and/or far infrared rays. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317844 | OUTSOLE WITH PODS AND GROOVES - An outsole designed to enable stability when standing, facilitate sole flexibility and encourage unhindered natural foot motion between the foot and the ground, the outsole including a top face and a bottom face, the bottom face having a plurality of anatomically placed pods for engaging directly with a walking surface, and a plurality of contact points forming a stable platform for the wearer while standing, the top face including a flex groove matrix having a first plurality of grooves which extend transversely across the top face from the inside of the foot to the outside of the foot and intersect with at least some of a second plurality of grooves which extend longitudinally at least partially across the top face from heel to toe. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317845 | PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR - A shoe having a last which includes a shape and volume that reflects the thickness of an internal sock liner, and a shoe interior made specifically for inclusion of the sock liner. The sock liner itself includes an anatomically shaped foot bed surface with a cupped heel, contoured arch, radiused forepart and beveled toe area. The sock liner material specifications and thicknesses are engineered or tuned to have a high amount of deflection when compressed without getting stiff. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317846 | All-Terrain Vehicle - Embodiments of an all-terrain vehicle for ski track setting, military applications, gardening, etc are described herein which include a rear section having a power train and a first set of drive wheels coupled to the power train so as to be driven thereby, a front section having a drive train and a second set of wheels coupled to the drive train so as to be driven thereby; and a universal coupler that attaches the front and rear sections together and that allows free controlled movement therebetween. The drive train of the front section is coupled to the power train so as to be driven thereby. The front section includes a passenger compartment having user controls therein. Tracks are mounted on both set of wheels. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317847 | Dragline Bucket, Rigging and System - A dragline bucket includes a bottom wall, a pair of sidewalls and a rear wall that collectively define a cavity. The sidewalls each have a large downward taper of at least about 7 degrees in at least its forward area. In an alternative embodiment, the sidewalls each have an upward taper in its rearward area which alleviates the need for a spreader bar. The dragline bucket collects earthen material with minimal disruption of the material. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317848 | RIPPER BOOT INCLUDING A MALE CARRIER AND A REPLACEABLE FEMALE TOOTH - The present invention relates to an improved ripper boot. In particular, the invention relates to a ripper boot having a male carrier portion for engaging a replaceable female tooth or cap having a high tensile tip. The taper lock formed between the cap and carrier ensures that the replaceable ripping cap does not rotate and particulate matter is prevented from entering between walls of the cap and carrier. The ripper boot of the present invention is suitable for use in a range of applications involving the ripping or cleaving of extremely hard material. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317849 | DISPLAY CARD AND PACKAGE FILM THEREOF - A display card and a package film thereof are provided. The display card comprises a package film, a second protection layer, a pattern and a flexible display device. The package film comprises a first protection layer and a color fixing agent. The first protection layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The color fixing agent is formed on the first surface of the first protection layer. The pattern through the color fixing agent is attached on the first protection layer. The flexible display device is located between the second surface of the first protection layer and the second protection layer. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317850 | FLAP SENSOR ACTIVATED GREETING CARDS - The interactive flap sensor activated greeting card of the present invention contains an audio module and a series of “window flaps” across the inside of the greeting card. When the greeting card is opened, a short audio prompt instructs the user to open a series of flaps inside the card to hear further audio messages or sound clips that correlate with the art work inside the card. When each flap is opened, a different audio file is played. The sound module is programmed to react to the card opening and then to trigger additional individual sounds each time one of the flaps of the card is opened. In another embodiment, the greeting card contains a series of flaps wherein opening one flap reveals another flap, and so on. Once the last flap is opened, a short audio recording is activated. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317851 | SIGNBOARD AND SIGNBOARD SYSTEM FOR DISPLAY BEHIND VEHICLE WINDSHIELD - The present disclosure relates to a sign adapted for display in a vehicle. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a signboard that may be hung behind a vehicle's windshield to display various pre-selected or selected information, such as removable information that may easily revised as well as more permanent information that may be pre-printed on the signboard. The signboard may be hung from a vehicle's rearview mirror, rearview mirror support and/or a clip coupled to a vehicle's visor. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317852 | ROTATABLE BANNER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A rotatable banner support assembly comprises upper and lower plates spaced by at least one spacing fastener and each defining a passage for circumscribing a support member, a plurality of brackets mounted on one of the upper and lower plates to frictionally engage the support member at least one of the brackets being radially adjustable, and a rotatable annular disc disposed between the upper and lower plates and circumscribing the at least one spacing fastener, the rotatable disc configured to retain a banner arm. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317853 | ACCESSORY FOR WEAPON MUZZLE - A weapon accessory in the likeness of a human, animal, mythical, or other creature, or a part of the creature, has a longitudinal passageway adapted to allow a projectile to exit the muzzle through the invented device. The projectile passageway opens through a mouth, eye, nose/nostril, or ear structure. Additional apertures selected from these structures, other than the one selected for the projectile exit, are in fluid communication with the projectile passageway for directing gasses from the weapon discharge in desired directions, in order to serve as a muzzle brake. The additional apertures preferably extend generally upward at an angle to said projectile passageway, including straight upward, upward and forward, or upward and rearward, and may also extend to a left or right side. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317854 | Offhand Recoil Grip - An offhand recoil grip is described. In one disclosed embodiment, a recoil grip has a mounting portion to connect to a grip mount of a handgun, the mounting portion further having an offset support portion extending from the mounting portion toward the top and front of the handgun, the offset support portion having a second planar surface offset from the first planar surface of the mounting portion to allow a slide to move between the recoil grip and a receiver of the handgun, and a lateral grip pad coupled to the offset support portion, the lateral grip pad extending laterally away from the grip mount of the handgun to provide a thumb contact point for a non-trigger hand to reduce recoil in a handgun when fired. Other embodiments are described involving a method of using a recoil grip, recoil grips with different attachments, for different weapons, etc. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317855 | ACCESSORY FOR WEAPON MUZZLE - A weapon accessory in the likeness of a human, animal, mythical, or other creature, or a part of the creature, has a longitudinal passageway adapted to allow a projectile to exit the muzzle through the accessory. The projectile passageway opens through a mouth, eye, nose/nostril, or ear structure. Additional apertures selected from these structures, other than the one selected for the projectile exit, may be in fluid communication with the projectile passageway for directing exiting gasses in desired directions, for example, for a muzzle brake. The additional apertures preferably extend generally upward at an angle to said projectile passageway, including straight upward, upward and forward, or upward and rearward, and may also extend to a left or right side. Upper and lower jaws of the creature may be shaped or sized to direct gasses and hence light/flash in desired directions, for example, for flash suppression. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317856 | Caliber Conversion for Pistol - A robust and convenient caliber conversion kit is described, for example, for the higher-caliber GLOCK® semi-automatic pistol. The caliber conversion kit has an internalized spent round extractor for more reliability. In addition, the firing pin safety relies on a set of two-dimensional surfaces, rather than on a one-dimensional line or edge, for cooperation (interaction and support) with the firing pin and with a recess in the firing pin housing that receives the safety, resulting in more security. Also, the spent round ejector is snugly fastened around an outwardly-extending abutment of steel on the barrel, the abutment being within a recess also snugly fitting the perimeter of the front end of the ejector, resulting in a quieter ejector mechanism. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317857 | Ammunition Magazine - The present invention is an ammunition magazine, preferably made of a reinforced polymer, utilizing a structurally enhancing ridge, angular guide rails and a follower made to interface with said guide rails to reduce wobble. The preferred embodiment also features a protective cover that distributes forces from the spring to more structurally sound areas of the magazine, thus reducing feed end splay, and an ammunition indication system comprised of at least one window and a noticeable marker on the follower spring. The follower and magazine casing are also designed to interface to prevent the follower from popping out of the feed end and the floor plate of the magazine utilizes a locking plate and sliding relationship between the floor plate, locking plate and magazine to secure the floor plate onto the magazine casing. The cover features built in tools for, among other things, unloading and disassembling the magazine. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317858 | HAND GUN - A changeover system is provided for a hand gun comprising at least two different barrels, able to be applied exchangeably on a first grip piece of a weapon, for bullets of different caliber, with at least two different magazines for cartridges of different caliber able to be applied exchangeably on a first grip piece of a weapon. Such a system has at least a second grip piece of the same weapon type, provided for a smaller caliber, on which at least one security arrangement against interchange is provided, which prevents the application of a barrel and/or of a magazine of a larger caliber on the grip piece provided for a smaller caliber. The user of a second large-caliber weapon can then mount components of the small-caliber weapon onto the grip piece of the large-caliber weapon, in order to fire small-caliber ammunition therewith, for example for training purposes. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317859 | FIREARM INCLUDING IMPROVED HAND GUARD - A firearm includes a receiver and a barrel connected to the receiver. A hand guard extends from the receiver and defines a hand guard bore. The receiver includes a threaded end and the hand guard includes a flange extending into the hand guard bore and abutting the receiver about the threaded end. A hand guard nut abuts the flange of the hand guard and threadedly engaging the threaded end of the receiver. The hand guard nut sandwiches the flange between the hand guard nut and the receiver for attaching the hand guard to the receiver. The hand guard includes a first hand guard portion and a second hand guard portion removably attached to the first hand guard portion. The second hand guard portion is slid from an assembled position to a disassembled position to expose the hand guard nut in the hand guard bore. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317860 | LOCKING FRONT SIGHT FOR A FIREARM AND FIREARM WITH LOCKING FRONT SIGHT - A front sight for a weapon, the front sight having: a mounting block; a tower pivotally mounted to the mounting block for movement between a first position and a second position; a first locking mechanism comprising a plurality of spring biased members for retaining the tower in the first position and the second position, the plurality of spring biased members being configured to allow movement of the tower between the first position and the second position in response to a force applied to the tower; and a second locking mechanism configured to lock the tower in the second position, wherein the second locking mechanism must be manually released before the tower can be moved from the second position to the first position. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317861 | SIGHT MOUNT FOR ANTIQUE RIFLES - A sight mount for mounting an optical sight to the tang of an antique rifle or replica without undesirable modification to the rifle is provided. The sight mount includes a tang mount porting having first and second tang mounting openings positioned to cooperate with spaced fasteners extending through a top side of the tang of the rifle, a scope mount portion configured to detachably receive in a mounting relation thereto a sight and position the sight at a spaced location above and generally parallel to the barrel of the rifle when the tang mount portion is mounted to the tang of the rifle, and a vertical plate portion joining together said tang mount portion and said scope mount portion. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317862 | ADJUSTABLE BASE FOR AN OPTIC - A gun sight base which is designed to allow the user to quickly adjust the elevation of the attached gun sight as a means to affect the trajectory of a projectile discharged from the host firearm. Provided is a removable, pre-calibrated adjustment cam which is in operational contact with the attached gun sight. A distance indicator is visible to the user to allow for rapid elevation adjustments without the need for tools. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317863 | ANIMAL SCENT LURE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - Animal scent lure systems and devices are provided in which scent element holder devices are employed to removably secure a scent element to an animal decoy, for example, to attract wild animals such as deer. For example, an animal lure device includes a scent element holder device for removably holding an animal scent element. The scent element holder device includes a first connecting element to connect the scent element holder device to a stationary object, a second connecting element for removably securing a scent element to the scent element holder device; and an extension arm element connecting the first and second connecting elements. The extension arm element is adapted to maintain the second connecting element offset from the stationary object (e.g., animal decoy) to which the first connecting element is attached. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317864 | FISHING SYSTEM TO ATTRACT FISH - A motion system for fishing lures provides vibration, buzz and hum to a conventional fishing lure or that is integrated to an interior portion of a fishing lure. The motion system enables the lure to give of signals and/or vibrations like a wounded fish may give off, without the fisherperson moving the lure. The motion system of the present invention can work in murky, stained water and at night to help fish locate the lure. The motion system may include a containment system that holds a coin/pancake type vibrator that is connected with a battery, typically a button-type battery. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317865 | REVERSE GEAR BOX DEVICE - A reverse gear box device is disclosed that provides an ergonomic fit while making it easy to access a drag lever. The reverse gear box device is configured to fit ergonomically in the hand of a user, allowing for secure and comfortable grip of the gear box device, regardless of whether the drag lever is located in an engagement position or a maximum drag position. The reverse gear box device comprises a reel unit having a center point, where the reel unit is configured to releasably hold a fishing line, a housing that is attached to the reel unit, the housing have a first end that is near said center point and a second end that is opposite from said first end, and a drag lever that is connected to at least one of the reel unit and the housing, wherein the second end of the housing is located aft a perpendicular centerline that is formed between said center point and a pole longitudinal axis at an angle of about 90° with respect to the pole longitudinal axis. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317866 | Line Cutter for Fishing Rods - An improved line cutter for fishing rods is provided, comprising a reel seat having a base, wherein the base includes a trigger extending from the base. A slot is formed into the trigger, wherein the slot is adapted to accept a portion of fishing line. A blade with a cutting edge is positioned within the slot, and the cutting edge is exposed to cut the fishing line when the fishing line is pressed against the blade. An alternative design is also provided wherein the trigger is removable from the reel seat base. In the removable trigger, the entire trigger and blade assembly may be replaced, or a blade pocket inside the trigger permits retention and replacement of the blade alone. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317867 | BAIT DISPENSER - A bait dispenser for use by an angler and comprising a container into which bait can be loaded, the container attachable to a line and arranged to open upon impact with the water, the container comprising two container parts ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317868 | FLYING INSECT ATTRACTION STATION - A flying insect station for attracting and killing insects on the exterior and interior of a structure is disclosed. The flying insect station includes features for attracting and killing files within a shortened window of time, preferably within one hour. The station includes in one aspect a surface being substantially dark in color and substantially reflective in nature to provide a facade of an opening. Suppression means such as a pesticide is included on one or more of the surfaces of the station for killing flying insects staging on the surface(s). An attractant may be used to provide a plume of attractant around surfaces of the housing to attract and lure flying insects to stage about a reflective surface. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317869 | FLYING INSECT ATTRACTION STATION - A flying insect station for attracting and killing insects on the exterior and interior of a structure is disclosed. The flying insect station includes features for attracting and killing files within a shortened window of time, preferably within one hour. The station includes in one aspect a surface being substantially dark in color and substantially reflective in nature to provide a facade of an opening. Suppression means such as a pesticide is included on one or more of the surfaces of the station for killing flying insects staging on the surface(s). An attractant may be used to provide a plume of attractant around surfaces of the housing to attract and lure flying insects to stage about a reflective surface. Increased catch rates for insect suppression devices are realized when used in combination with embodiments of the station. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317870 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USE IN THE EXTERMINATION OF BED BUG INFESTATIONS - The invention disclosed is a mobile apparatus for use in the extermination of household pests, particularly bed bugs, found upon furniture, furnishings, and personal effects (“infested items”), whereby the infested items may be removed from their usual household environment (i.e., removal of a bed from an infested bedroom, etc.) and placed within the apparatus that then increases the temperature of the infest items to a degree lethal to the respective pest sought to be eradicated. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317871 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FORMING LOW-METAL BIOMASS-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OIL - Embodiments of methods and apparatuses for forming a low-metal biomass-derived pyrolysis oil are provided. The method comprises the steps of filtering a biomass-derived pyrolysis oil with a high flux rate filter arrangement having a flux rate of about 10 L/m | 2012-12-20 |
20120317872 | PROCESS TO PRODUCE BIOFUELS FROM BIOMASS - Biofuels can be produced by: (i) providing a biomass containing celluloses, hemicelluloses, lignin, nitrogen compounds and sulfur compounds; (ii) contacting the biomass with a digestive solvent to form a pretreated biomass containing carbohydrates; (iii) contacting the pretreated biomass with hydrogen in the presence of a supported hydrogenolysis catalyst containing (a) sulfur, (b) Mo or W, and (c) Co and/or Ni incorporated into a suitable support to form a plurality of oxygenated intermediates, and (vi) processing at least a portion of the oxygenated intermediates to form a liquid fuel. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317873 | HYDROTHERMAL HYDROCATALYTIC TREATMENT OF BIOMASS - A method of hydrothermal hydrocatalytic treating biomass is provided. Lignocellulosic biomass is treated with a digestive solvent to form a pretreated biomass containing soluble carbohydrates. The pretreated biomass is contacted, with hydrogen at a temperature in the range of 150° C. to less than 300° C. in the presence of a pH buffering agent and a supported hydrogenolysis catalyst containing (a) sulfur, (b) Mo or W, and (c) Co, Ni or mixture thereof, incorporated into a suitable support, to form a plurality of oxygenated hydrocarbons. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317874 | Nitrogen Free Deposit Control Fuel Additives - The present invention provides a nitrogen-free fuel detergent additive, fuel additive compositions containing the same, and fuel compositions containing the same, for use in internal combustion engines, where the additive is the reaction product of (i) hydrocarbyl phenol, cresol or similar material and (ii) a aldehyde, in the presence of an optional catalyst, wherein the additive provides acceptable engine deposit control that is comparable and/or better than the deposit control provided by nitrogen-containing fuel additives. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317875 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING GLYCEROL - Systems and methods for processing glycerol into one or more products are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the method can include decreasing a pH of a mixture comprising glycerol and fatty acids to produce an emulsion comprising a glycerol-rich portion and a fatty acids-rich portion. At least a portion of the glycerol-rich portion can be reacted with an acid comprising phosphorus at conditions sufficient to produce a reacted product comprising glycerophosphoric acid, glycerol, and a portion of the acid. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317876 | No-Sulfur Fuel Lubricity Additive - Reacting an alkylene carbonate, such as ethylene carbonate, with dimer acid in the presence of a catalyst, such as a tertiary amine catalyst, gives a dimer acid diester having essentially no sulfur, and thus may be added to ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel downstream of a refinery. The diester enhances the lubricity properties of hydrocarbon fuels, increases their service life and fuel efficiency. The manufacturing process time may be decreased significantly compared with a process using ethylene glycol instead of ethylene carbonate, and much less ethylene glycol by-product results. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317877 | PROCESS FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FROM A YEAST STRAIN - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to the production and extraction of oils and biodiesel from Noleaginous yeast, such as a new yeast isolate of the genus | 2012-12-20 |
20120317878 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUEL BRIQUETTES FROM HIGH MOISTURE FINE COAL OR BLENDS OF HIGH MOISTURE FINE COAL AND BIOMASS - An apparatus and method are provided for producing fuel briquettes from high moisture fine coal. The apparatus includes a coal fine pelletizer, a pellet dryer and a fuel briquette former all provided in-line for the efficient production of fuel briquettes. The method comprises forming pellets from coal fines, drying those pellets to a desired moisture content of about 1 to about 10% and forming fuel briquettes from the dried pellets. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317879 | Watering Systems, Platforms for Watering Systems, Greenhouses with Watering Systems, and Methods of Watering - Platforms, watering systems, greenhouses with watering systems, and methods of watering plants. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317880 | SEED-BORNE, SOIL AMENDMENT METHOD AND COMPOSITION - A material for assisting in at least one of germination, protection, hydration, and thriving of seeds and the plants originating therefrom treats a seed with a tackifier or binder, such as corn syrup or the like, which secures a layer of hydrating polymer particles thereto. Nutrients, protectants, and the like may be absorbed in the polymer before or after coating of a seed thereby. Weighting materials, extenders, flowing agents, and the like may assist in the functioning or handling of the coated seeds. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317881 | Composting garden pot - This new composting opaque garden pot ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317882 | Grain Bin Lid Assembly - A bin lid assembly includes a lid member arranged to span across an opening in the roof of a grain storage bin. The lid member is supported by a hinge which is biased towards a closed position extending forwardly across the bin opening from an open position extending rearwardly. An operating linkage is pivotally connected to the lid member and includes a opening arm which is folded relative to the lid member from a first position extending upwardly in the closed position of the lid member to a second position extending rearwardly in the open position of the lid member to allow the lid member to be opened 180 degrees. The linkage also allows a mechanical advantage to be maintained when pulling the lid open using an actuator tether alongside the bin which is connected at an upper end to the opening arm. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317883 | DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE - Provided is a door opening and closing device wherein the device width can be made small and wherein the movement of a retraction arm can be stabilized. In a body case ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317884 | SET-UP STATION DOOR APPARATUS FOR A MACHINE TOOL - The present invention relates to a set-up station door apparatus for a machine tool, including: safety guard protecting a multi-pallet system of a machine tool; door member that consists of a first door member and second door member and can move between a first position where a set up station is closed and a second position where the set-up station is opened in a direction that each side of the first door member and the second door member moves away from and close to each other, respectively; a door support member that is disposed at a side of the safety guard adjacent to the door member and guides the movement of the door member by being combined with the door member; and a door guide member that is disposed at the door member and guides movement of the door member by being combined with the door support member. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317885 | SEALING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a sealing device which includes: a base body ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317886 | COVER MODULE - A cover module is provided, including a main body, a rotary nub, a cam connected to the rotary nub, and at least a slider. The rotary nub and the cam are pivotally disposed on a first side and a second side of the main body, respectively, wherein the second side is opposite to the first side. The slider is movably disposed on the second side of the main body. When the cam is driven by the rotary nub to rotate from a first angle to a second angle, the slider is pushed by the cam from a first position to a second position relative to the main body, such that the slider engages with a housing of an electronic device. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317887 | DEVICE FOR CLOSING AN OPENING IN A CHAMBER WALL - Device for closing an opening in a chamber wall of a low-pressure chamber or vacuum chamber, which has at least one movably mounted closure element ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317888 | ACTIVE/ADAPTIVE BUILDING STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS - A building, comprises at least a first wall including a plurality of first members each having a fixed length and a plurality of second members each having a variable length, the first members and the second members being coupled in a lattice structure. The second members are configured to lengthen or shorten in response to structural strain or pressure caused by thermal cycling of the building. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317889 | MOTION SIMULATOR THEATER WITH SUSPENDED SEATING - A motion simulator theater equipped with a passenger carrying apparatus. Passengers move into a boarding space where they board the passenger carrying apparatus, while the passenger carrying apparatus is in a first or boarding position. The theater may be designed so that when in the boarding space, the passengers see no indication that they are in a motion simulation theater. After the passengers have boarded, the carrying apparatus is moved into a second or viewing position, where passengers view 2D or 3D visual images displayed on a screen. This movement may be achieved by lifting or lowering the passenger carrying apparatus from cables or chains attached to a lifting system near the top of the theater. In this design, the movement is substantially vertical. The passenger carrying apparatus typically has multiple rows of seats, which may tilt front to back. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317890 | SEATING SYSTEM - An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another, and at least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the seating risers. Further included is a control pendant. The powered seating riser is drivable in response to said control pendant. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317891 | MOLDED SECTIONED RISER AND LOCKING COVER - A cover for a structure may include a plate including upper and lower surfaces. A rim portion of the lower surface may be configured to contact an edge of the structure. The cover may include a spider including a center portion, a plurality of legs extending radially outward from the center portion, and a plurality of coupling elements. Each leg may be coupled to the lower surface of the plate with a corresponding coupling element. The center portion of the spider may be movable away from the lower surface of the plate to move the spider from a locked position in which a distal end of each leg extends outward to a first radial position to engage the structure to an open position in which the distal end of each leg is withdrawn to a second radial position radially inward of the first radial position to disengage the structure. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317892 | SHEATHING EDGE PROTECTOR AND ROOF SAFETY ANCHOR ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING THE SAME - A roof safety anchor assembly for securing a safety lanyard to a roof truss. The assembly includes an anchor plate secured to the roof truss, an edge protector secured to an edge of a sheet of sheathing attached to the roof truss; and a choke cable secured to the anchor plate at a first end and to the lanyard and passing over the protector therebetween. The protector includes a cylindrical member having a bore therethrough and a longitudinal slot extending between the first and second ends of the protector. The slot is expandable to receive the edge of the sheathing therein. The protector includes a recess configured to receive a truss member therein when the sheathing is engaged to the truss member. In the event of a fall, the forces applied to the lanyard are redirected by the protector vertically into the anchor plate. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317893 | Security Systems and Methods of Using Same - Described herein are security systems for both preventing intrusion by an unwanted party and detecting or locating where the attempted intrusion has occurred. The security systems in a broad aspect comprise a wall, at least one elongated coupling member attachable to the wall, at least one partitioning member that is at least partially transparent, at least one proximity sensor system associated with at least one of the elongated coupling member or at least one partitioning member; and at least one light associated with the proximity sensor system that is activatable by the proximity sensor system. | 2012-12-20 |