51st week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100320698 | INSTALLATION STRUCTURE FOR LIP TYPE SEAL - To enable to use a lip type seal at installation positions where shaft diameters are same but shaft hole diameters are different, an installation structure is made such that a lip type seal ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100320699 | SEAL STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTION SECTIONS AND SEAL MEMBER USED FOR THE SAME - A seal structure for connection sections, which facilitates installation and removal of a seal member from the connection sections. The seal member is placed in the connection sections between a first part and a second part. A first groove-ridge section is formed at the connection section of the first part, and a second groove-ridge section is formed at the connection section of the second part. The seal member has, on one face, a first fitting section fitting to the first groove-ridge section, and also has, on the other face, a second fitting section fitting to the second groove-ridge section. Press-fitting interferences in the wall-thickness direction are provided at the first and second fitting sections. The seal member has an extended section protruding radially outward from an annular body section where the first and second fitting sections are provided. The extended section protrudes to a position outside the connection sections of the first and second parts. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320700 | Red Heat Exhaust System Silicone Composite O-Ring Gaskets and Method for Fabricating Same - This invention extends the elastic range of silicone composite gaskets from typically −40 to 300° C. (Reference I) to temperatures within the “red heat”, Le, 600 to 1000° C. applications The composite gaskets comprise a matrix of cured methyl and/or phenyl-silsesquioxane resins, boron oxide, boron oxide and silica additives and a reinforcing material that enables highly thermally stable elastic composites to be fabricated into durable composite exhaust system gaskets The invention offers the most economical and proven durable solution to the current high temperature sealing problems (Reference 2) and cost of current traditional multi-layer steel gaskets The method for making the composite gaskets comprises applying the above resin blend to continuous or discontinuous fiber reinforcing material and curing the resin | 2010-12-23 |
20100320701 | COMPLIANT ELEMENT - A compliant structure comprises first and second sections | 2010-12-23 |
20100320702 | BOOT FOR CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - Provided is a boot for a constant velocity universal joint capable of being properly engaged with an outer joint member of a constant velocity universal joint and capable of increasing durability thereof. Over a shoulder portion ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100320703 | INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM THAT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTS ITS AIR PRESSURE - An intelligent electronic air suspension system that automatically adjusts its air pressure includes a vehicle speed detector, a vehicle height detector, a level detector, a first pressure sensor, a control end, and four air struts on the vehicle suspension system. The data of the vehicle speed detector, the vehicle height detector, the level detector, and the first pressure sensor are integrated to obtain the dynamical condition of the moving vehicle and its position on the road. Such information is transmitted to the control end and displayed on the monitor end at the same time. According to needs, the user can set manual or automatic control to adjust the air struts so that passengers in the vehicle enjoy more comfort. The air struts can also be adjusted according to the driver's habits to have better controllability. Moreover, the vehicle height can be adjusted according to its load, ensuring the safety of both passengers and cargo. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320704 | Automatically Variable Ride Height Adjustment Apparatus - An automatically variable vehicle ground clearance for motor vehicles with semi-elliptical spring suspensions. A drive member is placed at each wheel corner to be height adjusted, the drive member being motor driven. An operator may select a height preference by operation of a switch, or a controller may provide a range of height selections based upon an algorithm which is responsive to sensed vehicle ride conditions, as for example vehicle speed, to optimize vehicle performance. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320705 | DAMPER ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME - A damper assembly includes damper body, a piston assembly and a pulser. The damper body is operable to maintain a fluid. The piston assembly may include a piston rod and a piston plunger. The piston plunger and at least a portion of piston rod is slidably positioned within the damper body. The pulser is operable to generate hydraulic waves within the fluid toward the piston assembly to alter the damping force of the damper assembly. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320706 | CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE - A vehicle capable of stably turning by improving turning performance and that is able to ensure comfort by reducing a burden on a driver is provided. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320707 | STRUCTURE OF INLINE SKATES - The present invention relates generally to a structure of inline skates, which provides a cushion device, a wheel with an annular ratchet wheel on its side, and a pawl assembly. By pressing down the weight, the wheel with the annular ratchet wheel on its side engages the pawl assembly, which stops the wheel with the annular ratchet wheel on its side from rolling in one direction, and the wheel with the annular ratchet wheel on its side can roll in another direction. Thereby, the structure of inline skates is more ergonomic and exercise injuries can be prevented. In addition, a brake is provided for providing shock absorption and more powerful acceleration. Besides, automatic support upright is also provided for avoiding tumbles. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320708 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRANSPORTING AND POSITIONING A DEPLOYABLE PREFABRICATED STRUCTURE - A portable, prefabricated structure comprises a frame and a pair of guide rails extending below the frame and along at least a portion of a length of the frame. Each guide rail includes a channel. The structure further comprises a carriage stop within the channels of the pair of guide rails, a carriage including at least one pair of wheels connected with the carriage and a carriage lip received within the channels of the pair of guide rails, the carriage movably associated with the pair of guide rails by urging the carriage lip along the channels, and an anchor connected to the carriage by a hinge, the anchor movable with the carriage by urging the anchor along the channels of the pair of guide rails. When configured for transport by way of the wheels, the anchor is urged against the carriage stop and when deployed at a target site, the carriage is extendable outside of the channels of the pair of guide rails and the anchor is lockable within the channels so that the carriage is rotatable at the hinge such that the carriage is substantially perpendicular to the pair of guide rails. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320709 | Hand truck - The hand truck is configured for the carriage of large, heavy, generally cylindrical buckets of wallboard compound, paint, etc. The handlebars include one or more latch bars extending therebetween, with each latch bar having a fixed bale latch. The latch bars and bale latches are configured so that when a standard material bucket is placed on the platform when the platform is resting on the surface, the bale of the bucket will clear the bale latch when the bale is swung rearwardly toward the handlebars. However, when the truck is tilted rearwardly for transport, the bucket tilts forwardly and the bale catches on the bale latch, thereby securing the bucket on the truck. When the truck is repositioned with the platform resting on the surface, the handlebars swing toward the upper edge of the bucket to provide sufficient slack to allow the bale to be removed from the bale latch. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320710 | Hand dolly for transportation of scuba diving apparatus - A two wheeled cart that is specifically designed, but not limited to the transportation of two scuba tanks of any size, banded together or singularly, side by side with other scuba gear. It has large wheels and a metal tubular cradle with a metal platform that is elevated from the ground as to protect said scuba equipment during transport. It is compact and light in weight with a self storing handle. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320711 | WHEEL SUSPENSION - A wheel is described in which the axle carrier is pivoted to a forked McPherson strut support, which in turn is joined with a McPherson strut on the one hand and a control arm on the other, wherein a dual bearing is present between the control arm and the forked McPherson strut support. The advantage to this is that the two bearings of the dual bearing can vary in stiffness, so that the resultant degree of freedom makes it possible to more exactly influence steering behavior, thereby enabling an improvement in the overall steering behavior of the vehicle. Even given an unchanged bearing bush stiffness by comparison to prior art, the greater distance between the bearing bushes and steering axis reduces the angle by which the forked McPherson strut supports can turn in the event of lateral forces. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320712 | Tower Bar Construction for a Motor Vehicle - A tower bar construction for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The tower bar construction includes a member extending from strut tower to strut tower. This component resists relative movement between strut towers. The construction also includes two continuous sections from each strut tower to an upper panel. These sections resist relative movement between strut towers and the upper panel. The tower bar construction includes a central reinforcing portion welded to an upper panel that resists torsion exerted on the section created by relative movement between strut towers and the upper panel. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320713 | Truckbed access apparatus - A truckbed access apparatus consisting of a first hollow support component, a second hollow support component affixable over and about the first support component with a step plate affixed thereto, a first holding pin for holding the first support component to a truck reese hitch unit, a second holding pin for holding the second hollow support component to the first one, a vertically inclined support rod affixed through a hole in the step plate to one side thereof and also to the second hollow support component and with a brace component held to the support rod and also to a threaded hook unit in turn hooked into a hole found in a truck reese hitch unit. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320714 | RETRACTABLE VEHICLE STEP - A retractable step assembly | 2010-12-23 |
20100320715 | Automated Retractable Running Board - A running board assembly is provided for a motor vehicle. The running board assembly includes an actuator housing fixedly mounted to the motor vehicle. An arm is slidable relative to the actuator housing in opposing inboard and outboard directions for movement into and out of the actuator housing. A linear mechanism is disposed within the actuator housing and is spaced apart from the arm. The linear mechanism is also operably connected to the arm to provide linear movement of the arm in the inboard and outboard directions. A step is pivotal relative to the arm and movable in the opposing inboard and outboard directions therewith for movement between a stowed position and a deployed position. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320716 | HUMAN-DRIVEN TRAVELING APPARATUS - A human-driven traveling apparatus includes, among other features, a pedal assembly driving rear wheels using force inputted from both feet of a user. The pedal assembly includes first and second pedals connected to the frame to be rotatable up/down for the user to press down with both feet, respectively, first and second rotary circular plates rotatably connected to the frame, a first power transmission mechanism transmitting rotational force of the first pedal rotated by the force applied by the user, to the first rotary circular plate, a second power transmission mechanism transmitting rotational force of the second pedal rotated by the force applied by the user, to the second rotary circular shaft, and a third power transmission mechanism transmitting the rotational force of the first and second rotary circular plates to the rear wheels to drive the rear wheel. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320717 | Tricycle with driving units - A tricycle includes a head tube with a post connected to a first end thereof and a front wheel is connected to a lower end of the head tube. A handle is foldably connected to the post. Two swing links pivotably connected to the head tube by a front wheel seat on the head tube and each swing link includes a footboard and a rear wheel connected to each of the footboards. Two pedals are pivotably connected to the two footboards and each pedal is cooperated with a driving unit which includes a rotary unit and driving unit. The rotary unit is activated by pressing the pedal and the driving unit can only drive the rear wheel in one direction. The user holds the handles and steps on the footboards, by twisting his or her body, the tricycle moves forward as conventional tricycle. By alternatively pressing the pedals, the rear wheels accelerate by the driving unit such that the tricycle can move faster. The handles, the two swing links and the pedals are foldable to make the tricycle be compact size. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320718 | Drive Mechanism for a Vehicle Propellable by Muscle Power and Vehicle - A drive mechanism for a vehicle propellable by muscle power is provided, wherein the drive mechanism comprises a first actuating element ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100320719 | ERGONOMIC WHEELCHAIR PROPULSION SYSTEM - The present application pertains to a wheelchair having a frame; a seat attached to the frame and supporting a user; two lateral drive wheels mounted on essentially horizontal axes; and a propulsion system including a handle, an operating lever supporting said handle and having a friction element mounted onto the operating lever. The operating lever is movable axially with respect to one axis between a first and second position and radially. The friction element is arranged and constructed to frictionally engage said drive wheel in the first position and radial movement of the propulsion system propels the chair in a predetermined direction. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320720 | Motion transfer mechanism for transferring reciprocal motion to rotary motion and rider-propelled vehicle utilizing motion transfer mechanism - A motion transfer mechanism for transferring reciprocal motion to rotary motion. The motion transfer mechanism comprises at least one driving member configured to undergo reciprocal motion about a first axis and at least one clutch housing integral with the at least one driving member and configured to undergo angular displacement about the first axis during reciprocal motion of the at least one driving member. A driven member supports the at least one clutch housing and is mounted to undergo rotary motion in a direction of rotation about the first axis. At least one unidirectional clutch mechanism is mounted on the driven member and is configured to engage the at least one clutch housing for effecting rotation of the driven member in the direction of rotation during reciprocal motion of the at least one driving member. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320721 | TUBE SEAT WITH A FRAME STRUCTURE FOR A BICYCLE - A tube seat, which is made of titanium alloy, for fabricating a frame of a bicycle include a main tube and at least a branch tube extending outward from said main tube. The branch tube is arc-welded with a metal tube made of titanium alloy firmly. The tube seat is fabricated as an upper tube seat, a five-way tube seat, a head tube seat, a hook tube seat, a crank arm seat, and a fork seat. The metal tube is fabricated as seat tube, a top tube, a seat stay, a down tube, a chain stay, a crank arm, and a fork for forming the frame. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320722 | BICYCLE CHAINSTAY PROTECTOR - A bicycle having a wheel (e.g., a rear wheel) and a frame supported by the wheel. The frame includes a wheel support and a stay extending from the wheel support. A stay protector resiliently engages the stay and comprises a body member including a resilient material adapted to resiliently engage the stay, and a guard member positioned on (e.g., protruding beyond) an outer surface of the body member (e.g., on a top portion and/or bottom portion of the body member). Preferably, the stay includes a molded image on a central portion that is not covered by the guard member. In one embodiment, the guard member comprises a material that has a different hardness than the resilient material of the body member. For example, the guard member can comprise a material that is harder than the resilient material of the body member. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320723 | MOTORCYCLE - To obtain vibration characteristics suited to a plurality of operating modes. A first member is mounted on at least one of a left side frame of a vehicle and a right side frame of the vehicle. The first member extends towards the right frame or the left frame. A second member is mounted to at least one of the right side frame of the vehicle and a left side frame. The second member extends towards the left frame or the right frame. A vibration insulating member is provided between the first member and the second member and elastically couples the first and second members to each other. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320724 | Gripping device for a vehicle rider - A safety gripping device for use by a passenger riding a vehicle in tandem behind a vehicle operator. The device is in the form of a discrete article with ergonomically inclined handles at either end to be manually positioned by the passenger generally in front of the vehicle operator's torso. Rather than depending on straps or belts worn by the operator or handles directly affixed to the vehicle, the gripping device affords a convenient, comfortable and natural way of gripping, generally avoiding a personal hugging engagement with, or distracting pressure upon, the vehicle operator. This facilitates longer journeys with prolonged enjoyment on a shared vehicle. This portable safety device helps the passenger to better and more safely balance and steady him/herself with respect to the vehicle and its operator. The device may be fabricated or molded from a flexible material, and conveniently include an integral storage container with removable cap. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320725 | Motorcycle Golf Bag Trailer - A trailer to transport golf equipment and other cargo in an enclosure towed behind a motorcycle or other properly-equipped vehicle includes a trailer frame and a cargo container mounted thereon and carried thereby. The trailer frame includes a tongue member extending therefrom and having a free end adapted to be releasably coupled to a trailer hitch and at least two wheels mounted to opposing sides of the trailer frame. The cargo container generally includes a container wall defining an enclosed cargo space and an access panel into the cargo space, and is about three times taller than it is wide so that it travels in a substantially vertical orientation. The interior of the cargo container is equipped to securely hold a golf bag containing golf clubs, and may also be adapted (e.g., with hooks, rods, and secondary storage compartments) to hold and other cargo. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320726 | LOW RIDER SADDLE MOUNT - A system including a low rider saddle mount ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100320727 | INTERMODAL TANK TRANSPORT SYSTEM, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS - An intermodal tank container and complementary chassis, and features and methods for use thereof, are disclosed. The intermodal tank container and chassis has an appearance and length substantially similar to a non-intermodal OTR tank trailer, while affording the same capacity as an intermodal tank container. The design of the tank container allows for an improved, lighter design for the chassis and for improved usability of the tank container in intermodal environments such as with rail cars. The reduced weight of the chassis allows for a greater payload while remaining within various applicable legal restrictions for gross vehicle weight, axle weight, etc. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320728 | Multi-Task Trailer Hitch Assembly - The multi-task trailer hitch assembly of the present invention provides receiving tubes for the attachment of one or more trailer hitch-mounted receiver-type accessories while retaining a trailer hitch for pulling a trailer in the single hitch receiver provided on many trucks and ATVs. This permits the simultaneous use of multiple accessories while retaining the concurrent ability to tow. Multiple receiver tubes can be provided, both horizontal and vertical, and oriented not only toward the rear but also at right angles from the ball mount. This permits fastening one or more attachments from not only the rear but also from the top and inward from both sides toward the ball mount. Extra hitch ball mounts and other towing accessories may also be conveniently stored in the receiver tubes of the present invention while towing with a particular Class II or Class III hitch ball mount in the appropriate vehicle-mounted hitch receiver. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320729 | SEMI-TRAILER FOR TRANSPORTING CIRCULAR OBJECTS - A semi-trailer for transporting circular objects may include a coupler assembly configured to be connected to a towing vehicle, a rear frame member, a pair of side rails joined at rear ends thereof by the rear frame member and at front ends thereof by the coupler assembly, a rear wheel and axle assembly mounted to the side rails between the front and rear ends thereof and at least one transportation well mounted to and between the side rails. The at least one transportation well may extend below the side rails. The at least one transportation well is configured to receive and hold therein while being transported by the semi-trailer at least one circular object. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320730 | Resiliently deformable padding installed on a hitch so as to protect bumpers - A resiliently deformable protective padding system, has a padding element laterally connected to a trailer coupler in a movable configuration, the padding element comprising a groove having a predetermined size, the groove configured to engage an edge extending integrally from the trailer coupler. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320731 | Ski With Suspension - Skis and methods of skiing are provided. In some implementations, the skis include a preload, and/or have a relatively low spring rate. In one aspect, the skis include (a) a ski body having a front and a back, the front and back terminating, respectively, at a tip and tail at opposite ends of the ski body; and (b) a suspension system connected to the ski body so as to apply a load to the front and back of the ski body. In some cases, the suspension system is configured to provide the ski with a spring rate that diminishes as the ski is flexed from a normal unloaded state or a predetermined state of deflection to a state of greater deflection. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320732 | Shopping Cart Designed For Vehicle Trunks - A shopping cart which can be completely loaded inside a vehicle trunk and unloaded in the same way, without taking objects out of the basket at any time, is disclosed. The main purpose of this design is to facilitate the transport of groceries or other objects from a store to a vehicle and later to a final destination (e.g., pantry). The main parts of the invention comprises a basket with four or more wheels which are located on a structure with foldable legs, and a sliding support system that makes a track for the basket so it can slide completely inside vehicle trunks. This sliding system permits the cart structure and its legs to go inside a vehicle trunk, under the basket with groceries or any other objects. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320733 | TRIM PANEL BREAKAWAY FEATURE - A trim panel overlaying a pillar includes a first trim portion and a second trim portion separable from one another. A handle attaches to the pillar at first and second points by fasteners extending through the second trim portion, the first and second points being vertically spaced apart from one another. An airbag disposed between the trim panel and the pillar deploys such that the first trim portion completely separates from the pillar and the second trim portion along a predetermined separation line. The airbag extends along the pillar alongside at least one of the first and second points and alongside an area between the first point and the second point. The first trim portion and the handle are configured such that the first trim portion is restrained to a limited distance of movement away from the pillar by the handle in response to deployment of the airbag. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320734 | VENT ASSEMBLY - The present invention discloses a retention apparatus for a fin subassembly used in connection with a vent assembly of a vehicle including a headliner assembly mounted to an interior vehicle body structure. A curtain side airbag is disposed between the headliner assembly and the vehicle body structure. The headliner is configured to be displaced by the curtain side airbag upon airbag deployment so as to provide a safety feature for passengers of the vehicle. The vent assembly includes a trim cover, a retainer ring and a fin subassembly. The trim cover is mounted to a vehicle headliner and the trim cover having a predetermined inside diameter. The fin subassembly having a plurality of fins configured to direct airflow from an air duct and also having an extended actuator operatively connected to the fins to permit simultaneous and identical movement of the fins. The fin subassembly is mounted in the retainer ring and the retainer ring is rotatably mounted in the trim cover to allow the retainer ring and fin subassembly to freely rotate. The extended actuator having a length greater than that of the predetermined inside diameter of the trim cover to prevent the fin subassembly from detaching from the vent assembly as a whole upon curtain side airbag deployment. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320735 | GAS GENERATION FOR A SAFETY DEVICE, THE CHARGE OF WHICH IS INITIATED BY A HEAT-GENERATING MEANS - The present invention relates to a gas generator ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100320736 | Airbag - The invention relates to an airbag with wall parts ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100320737 | AIR BAG DEVICE FOR PASSENGER SEAT - An airbag device that may ensure an increased restraining force and a reduction of damage with respect to an occupant that is out of position or of small stature is provided. The airbag device for a passenger seat of the present invention may be disposed inside an instrument panel of a vehicle and protects an occupant inside the vehicle by inflation and deployment of an airbag when an emergency situation occurs. The airbag device includes: an airbag that is compressed into a plurality of layers in a vertical direction when not used, and inflated and deployed when an emergency situation occurs; and a restriction member that restricts the deployment of the airbag so that a deployment direction of an upper layer portion is directed toward an occupant side, wherein the upper layer portion is deployed first from among the plurality of layers of the airbag. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320738 | WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORT RACK FOR MOTORCYCLES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - A transporting device for transporting a wheelchair directly on a motorcycle or recreational vehicle, the device being configured to include a frame attachment portion for attaching the bracket to a frame portion of a motorcycle or recreational vehicle, a spaced-apart portion configured to receive and secure a portion of a foot rest of a wheelchair, and a spaced-apart wheelchair axle receiving and securement portion located at a level above the frame attachment portion and the portion for receiving and securing a portion of the foot rest. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320739 | ATV utility trailer with pivoting and extendable tongue and brush guard - A trailer with a pivoting and extendable tongue for use with all terrain vehicles (ATV) wherein the trailer tongue connects to a standard vehicle hitch receiver providing means for pivoting the trailer up in a raised transport or storage space saving configuration supported by the ATV or other vehicle receiver. The tongue is telescoping so that it can be shortened before raising the trailer to the space saving position. The ball mount pivot device on the ATV trailer tongue includes two plates, one attached to each side of the mount. The plates include holes for the attachment of the trailer's tongue in a vertical attitude for space saving transport. Two pins hold the tongue vertically in the plates. Removal of the pins allows the trailer to be rotated downward from a vertical position to a horizontal position for towing behind a vehicle such as an ATV. The tongue includes a ball receiving member mounted on the distal end of the tongue for engagement with a ball extending from the ball mount. The wheels are provided with heavy duty fenders which can be pivotally mounted on the wheel axles to function as sled runners. Most important support members extend from the axles to a selected point under the trailer frame at a selected angle in front of the wheels to function as brush guards so that the wheels are not caught in brush, hung on stumps, or deep gullies. A keeper can be removed to allow the fenders to be rotated forward and down to be used as sled runners when the ATV is towing a load in the snow. In this position, the keepers are re-installed to keep the fenders in the sled runner position. The wheels are also positioned under the trailer bed to extend pass the frame to allow the trailer to be backed over objects such as logs or gullies. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320740 | Combat Vehicle Restraint System - A combat vehicle restraint system accommodates a wide range of soldiers, both with and without battle, arctic, or chemical gear. The restraint system includes lengthened belts and an adjustable buckle position. The belts include loops for locating and grasping the belts, and separate lap and shoulder belts with small narrowing ends to prevent catching on gear. The belts are extendable from Inertial reels which are calibrated for off-road operation. The buckle engages each belt separately and includes a single action release. The buckle position is easily adjusted using an oversized knob so that a soldier may easily find and adjust buckle length in the dark, wearing heavy gloves, or with muddy slippery fingers. The latch/unlatch mechanism and associated hardware is an open frame type to reduce or eliminate affects of mud, dust, water or other contaminants on operation. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320741 | Notebook - A notebook of the present invention comprises a main body, and a cover. The main body includes a plurality of pages with four corners thereof being round. The cover covers the main body with round corners corresponding to the four round corners of the main body. The width of the notebook from left to right is larger than the length of the notebook from up to down. The notebook of the present invention can protect the corners thereof from curling, deforming, or damaging during contact with other objects. Not only the notebook is kept a clean appearance, but also the service life of the notebook can be increased at a certain extent The notebook is convenient to use through flipping upwards and making the proportion between the width and the length greater than 1. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320742 | SECURITY ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a security element ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100320743 | SECURITY LAMINATE HAVING A SECURITY FEATURE - A security laminate comprising a plurality of lamellae and layers, wherein at least one of the lamellae is a biaxially stretched polyethylene terephthalate film, and wherein the ratio of the thickness of the one or more biaxially stretched polyethylene terephthalate films over the total thickness of the security laminate is at least 0.21. A method for detecting the falsification of such security laminates by a sound characteristic is also disclosed. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320744 | Printed matter, printed matter forming apparatus, and printed matter forming method - Provided is a printed matter, a printed matter forming apparatus, and a printed matter forming method, which improve the expression of the texture. A lower layer having an upper surface provided with concavities and convexities different for each region; an image layer provided above the lower layer, the image layer forming an image and transmitting part of incident light towards the lower layer; and a surface layer provided above the image layer, the surface layer having an upper surface provided with concavities and convexities different for each region, the surface layer transmitting part of incident light towards the image layer are included. This allows various textures to be expressed fully. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320745 | METHOD FOR COUPLING CORRUGATED PIPE SEGMENTS - A method for coupling corrugated pipe segments is disclosed. The method includes providing first and second thermoplastic corrugated pipe segments arranged to form a fluid flow path and aligning ends of the pipe segments adjacent one another to form a joint. The method further includes providing a coupling assembly having a thermoplastic sheet with a flexible weld rod of a thermoplastic material attached thereto and circumferentially contacting the coupling assembly with the first and second thermoplastic pipe segments. An electrical current is applied to the weld rod to cause the weld rod, sheet and pipe segments to fuse to one another and form a circumferential weld seam on each side of the joint. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320746 | PIPING CONNECTOR AND METHOD ON CONNECTING PIPE - A method to connect piping and a piping connection, having the features of a ring connector configured to snugly fit around an external diameter of a pipe; and a piping shield connected to the ring connector, the piping shield having at least one observation window cut into the shield, wherein the piping shield covers an abutment end of the pipe to be connected, wherein a joint between the ring connector and the piping shield forms a connection. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320747 | SOCKET FOR PIPE JOINT AND PIPE JOINT - A socket that receives and locks a plug has a cylindrical socket body, a plug-locking element provided in a first through-hole of the socket, a sleeve-operating element provided in a second through-hole of the socket, a sleeve, and a collar. The collar is movable between a first position (FIG. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320748 | Device and Method for Fluidic Coupling of Fluidic Conduits to a Microfludic Chip, and Uncoupling Thereof - A system for fluidic coupling and uncoupling of fluidic conduits and a microfluidic chip, wherein the fluidic conduits are connected mechanically to a first structural part and the microfluidic chip is carried by a second structural part. The structural parts are moved perpendicularly toward and away from each other by means of a mechanism provided for this purpose. Outer ends of the fluidic conduits can thus be moved over a determined distance substantially perpendicularly to the outer surface of the microfluidic chip and connecting openings in the outer surface of the microfluidic chip. This enables accurate realization of fluidic coupling and uncoupling without the occurrence of undesirable moments of force and with minimal risk of damage to the fluidic conduits or the connecting openings. With such system requirements which can be set in respect of convenience, speed, temperature resistance, sealing, chemical resistance, reproducibility and so forth, can be fulfilled. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320749 | Anchor system for pre-insulated piping - An anchor system is shown for use with a pre-insulated piping system having an inner steel carrier pipe surrounded by a layer of foam insulation and then by an outer protective jacket. The anchor system includes an inner carrier pipe for insertion within the length of the piping system at a selected point. A steel anchor sleeve surrounds a portion of the length of carrier pipe and foamed insulation. It terminates at one end at an outwardly flaring anchor plate which is subsequently embedded within a concrete anchor block. A steel end cap is welded to a second, opposite end of the sleeve and to the inner carrier pipe at a point along the length of piping which is outside the concrete anchor block and which is spaced apart from the location of the anchor plate, whereby heat from the high temperature fluids in the piping is transferred to the end cap at a location along the length of piping which is distant from the location of the anchor plate. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320750 | Anchor System for Pre-Insulated Piping - An anchor system is shown for use with a pre-insulated piping system having an inner steel carrier pipe surrounded by a layer of insulation and then by an outer protective jacket. The anchor system includes an inner carrier pipe for insertion within the length of the piping system at a selected point. A steel anchor sleeve surrounds a portion of the length of carrier pipe and insulation. It terminates at one end at an outwardly flaring anchor plate which is subsequently embedded within a concrete anchor block. A steel end cap is welded to a second, opposite end of the sleeve and to the inner carrier pipe at a point along the length of piping which is outside the concrete anchor block and which is spaced apart from the location of the anchor plate, whereby heat from the high temperature fluids in the piping is transferred to the end cap at a location along the length of piping which is distant from the location of the anchor plate. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320751 | Fitting Assembly for Use in a Pool Wall - A pool wall fitting assembly includes a tubular member extending through an opening in the pool wall. An inner flange member is threaded onto the inner end of the tubular member and includes a flange portion arranged to overlap the inner surface of the pool wall about a periphery of the opening. A retainer is arranged to be selectively fixed relative to the tubular member with an anchor member supported between the retainer and the outer surface of the pool wall. A clamping mechanism operable between the anchor member and the outer surface of the pool wall so as to be arranged to urge the anchor member and retainer fixed on the tubular member away from the outer surface of the pool wall such that the pool wall is clamped between the inner flange member and the clamping mechanism. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320752 | JOINT ASSEMBLIES - A joint assembly for coupling a first conduit to a second conduit includes a first collar configured to be mounted on the first conduit and a second collar configured to be mounted on the second conduit. The second collar may have a central longitudinal axis that is generally aligned with a z-axis. An inner bushing may be coupled to the first collar and have a generally convex surface, and an outer bushing may be coupled to the second collar and have a generally concave surface. The generally convex surface and the generally concave surface may mate with one another and be configured for relative movement such that the first collar gimbals in an xy-plane. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320753 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PIPE COUPLING COMPONENT, METHOD OF MANUFACUTRING A CASING STRUCTURAL MEMBER, AND PIPE COUPLING STURCTURE FOR A HOLLOW PART - In a first step of this method, a first intermediate product | 2010-12-23 |
20100320754 | REVERSE SLIDING SEAL FOR EXPANDABLE TUBULAR CONNECTIONS - An expandable threaded connection between segments of expandable tubulars that provides a high bearing pressure seal at a specific area along the pin and box members is disclosed. The invention utilizes a “groove” in a surface of the box member and a corresponding “rib” on the pin nose. The radial expansion of the tubulars causes the pin to become shorter in length, thereby causing the pin nose to retract from the back of the box member. As the pin nose retracts, the rib on the pin nose moves backward until a portion of the rib contacts a portion of the groove in the box member. The point of contact between the rib and the groove creates a metal-to-metal seal between the pin and box members. Because the point of contact between the rib and the groove is a relatively small area, the force acting on the point of contact generates a high bearing pressure that is equal to or greater than the internal pressure within the expandable tubulars and, thus, generates a high pressure seal. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320755 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ZERO CLEARANCE CONNECTION WITH OPTIONAL SENSING FUNCTION - Apparatus and method for mechanically attached connections of conduits may include a conduit gripping member ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100320756 | Deformable Mechanical Pipe Coupling with Shoulder Pipe Elements - A mechanical pipe coupling formed of segments attached end to end surrounding a central space is used to connect pipe elements having a raised circumferential shoulder in end to end relationship. The segments have arcuate surfaces and arcuate landings which subtend an angle less than 180° and which have a radius of curvature greater than the radius of curvature of outer surfaces of the pipe elements on the raised circumferential shoulder. The segments are maintained in spaced relation allowing the pipe elements to be inserted into the central space without disassembling the pipe coupling. Connection members attaching the segments to one another are tightened to engage the arcuate surfaces or the arcuate landings with outer surfaces of the pipe elements to effect the connection. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320757 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A PIPE COUPLING - A pipe coupling support having a substantially rigid body with an inner surface formed to mate with at least a portion of the exterior surface of a pipe coupling installed on pipe. In many cases, the exterior surface of the installed pipe coupling will be non-cylindrical. For example, when pipes of differing diameters or pipes manufactured from different materials must be joined with commonly available pliable couplings. In this instance the inner surface of the body of the pipe coupling support may be formed to mate with a majority of or substantially the entire exterior surface of the installed pipe coupling. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320758 | PIPE COUPLER WITH SPLIT GASKET AND GRIPPING CLIPS - A pipe coupler has two arms, a gasket lacking a centered ridge, and clips upon the arms that grip pipes regardless of their end condition. The hinged arms define an annular opening that encircles the gasket and the ends of coupled pipes. The arms connect with a hinge located to the interior of the arms and with a rounded internal edge that minimizes pinching. The arms secure using a cam lever or tee handle. The cylindrical gasket, solid or split, with securing buttons, has an even number of concentric ridges, no ridge extending between the pipes. The gasket's inner diameter fits a pipe's outer diameter. The gasket has ends with a wavy surface that mate completely upon a radius and a self lubricating material. The clips bite into the pipes' surface for continuous grounding. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320759 | Method and apparatus for ocean energy conversion, storage and transportation to shore-based distribution centers - A fleet of vessels attached together longitudinally (rows), and transversely (columns) and operating in unison convert wave energy to electrical energy which is stored in either a chemical or electrical form. The vessels when detached from the fleet provide transportation to coastal or by navigable waterway ports of call for distribution to market centers. Both wind wave and swell wave energy conversion is performed by use of the differential motion between the vessels. Means are provided for the energy conversion systems to adapt to changes in wave direction, wave length, amplitude, and phase. Such vessels are self powered for off shore or inland waterway navigation, either singularly or in multiples, with which to deliver energy to other sea going vessels or to land based ports of call. Two or more of such vessels are capable of using the energy of waves during the delivery process. The fleet can maintain a designated geographical location by dynamic positioning. Alternatively, the fleet may maintain its designated position by moorage of a designated centrally located vessel in the fleet to a permanent anchoring system when operating at appropriate depths. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320760 | Solar and Wind Power Generator Capable of Tracking Sunlight Automatically - A solar and wind power generator capable of tracking sunlight automatically is provided. The solar and wind power generator includes a base, a revolving column, a generator, a plurality of wind-collecting portions, a plurality of photovoltaic panels, and a secondary cell. The generator is disposed in the base. A wind-collecting element of each wind-collecting portion is coupled to the revolving column by a rotor brake. The revolving column is coupled to the generator. The wind-collecting elements, when driven by wind, rotate the revolving column so as for the generator to generate electric power. The photovoltaic panels are arranged on the wind-collecting elements to absorb sunlight and thereby generate electric power. Electric power generated by the generator and the photovoltaic panels is stored in the secondary cell. Inclination angles of the wind-collecting elements are adjustable by the rotor brakes, allowing the photovoltaic panels to face the sun and track sunlight automatically. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320761 | METHOD FOR THE OPERATION OF A WIND TURBINE, AND WIND TURBINE FOR CARRYING OUT THIS METHOD - A method of operating a wind turbine, comprising the steps of measuring a meteorological value and using the measured meteorological value to preset a desired value for the turbine operation, to select an operation condition and/or to determine a boundary condition for the turbine operation, wherein the measured meteorological value is an air mass flow caused by the wind. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320762 | WIND ENERGY INSTALLATION HAVING A DOUBLE-ENERGIZED ASYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR AND CONVERTER CONTROL - A method for controlling a converter of a wind energy installation. The converter is connected to the rotor of a doubly-fed asynchronous generator in order to feed electrical power into an electrical grid and comprises a generator-side inverter, a grid-side inverter, and at least one converter regulator for regulating and/or controlling current output from at least one of the inverters to the doubly-fed asynchronous generator and/or to the electrical grid. The method includes detecting a change in output real power, determining whether the detected change satisfies a predefined condition, and changing a nominal value of reactive power to be output in an opposite sense to a change in real power at the grid-side inverter and in a same sense as the generator-side inverter when the predefined condition is satisfied. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320763 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A ROTOR POSITION OF AN ELECTRICAL GENERATOR IN A WIND TURBINE - A method for determining a rotor position of an electrical generator in a wind turbine is described comprising determining a voltage of the electrical generator, determining a rotor position angle estimate based on the voltage of the electrical generator, determining a subsequent rotor position angle estimate through a feedback loop, based on a combination of the voltage of the electrical generator and the rotor position angle estimate. Further, a method to real time track encoder health is described comprising determining the phase angle of a reference voltage, determining the angle difference between the rotor position and the reference voltage, and determining the differentiation of the angle difference. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320764 | RECOVERING HEAT ENERGY - Some embodiments of a generator system can be used with the working fluid in a Rankine cycle. For example, the generator system can be used in a Rankine cycle to recover heat from one of a number of commercial applications and to convert that heat energy into electrical energy. In particular embodiments, the generator system may include a turbine generator apparatus to generate electrical energy and a liquid separator arranged upstream of the turbine generator apparatus. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320765 | Wave Power Generating Installation Based on the Principle of the Oscillating Water Column - To increase in particular the level of efficiency in the conversion of sea wave energy into electrical energy there is proposed a wave power generating installation having a chamber for the positive guidance of an oscillating water column, wherein the chamber which is closed in itself below the surface of the water has an opening through which water flows into the chamber and then out again, and a means for taking mechanical energy from the oscillating water column and for converting the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The generating installation according to the invention is distinguished in that the means includes a float body device carried by the water column and a linear generator having a stator and an actuator, wherein the float body device is mechanically operatively connected to the actuator of the linear generator and the actuator for generating electrical energy is reciprocatingly movable by the movement of the float body device relative to the stator of the linear generator. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320766 | Device for Collecting Swell Energy - The invention relates to a device for collecting swell energy, that comprises a float, a turbine mounted under the float and adapted for moving relative to the float when the float is moved by the swell, and a power generator driven by the turbine. The turbine is rotatingly mounted about a vertical rotation axis, said turbine being adapted so that a tilting motion of the float always results in a torque applied onto the turbine in a single predetermined rotation direction. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320767 | PRESSURE GRID SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING - A pressure grid system and method suitable for obtaining and/or generating, storing, distributing and using a pressurized gas. The pressure grid system obtains and/or generates pressurized gas by using the energy from various sources, preferably natural resources such as wind power, hydro power, etc. At least a portion of the pressurized gas is stored in one or more subterranean locations, from which the pressurized gas can be transported to end users for their use, for example, by converting the energy of the pressurized gas to another form of energy, such as electrical, mechanical, and/or thermal. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320768 | HYDRAULIC ELECTRICITY GENERATOR - A hydraulic electricity generator has a drive device, a hydro-generator and a recovering tank. The drive device has at least one compressing unit, and each compressing unit has a storage tube and a compressor. The storage tube has a chamber, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe and a nozzle. The pipes are connected to the storage tube. The compressor is connected to the storage tube. The hydro-generator is connected to the at least one compressing unit and has a casing, a hydraulic turbine, a windmill and a draining pipe. The hydraulic turbine is rotatably mounted in the casing and has a spindle and multiple blades. The spindle has an outer end extended out of the casing. The windmill is mounted on the outer end of the spindle. The recovering tank is connected to the draining pipe of the hydro-generator and the inlet pipe of the drive device. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320769 | Wind Turbine Comprising a Torsional Vibration Absorber - The invention provides a wind turbine comprising a wind-driven rotor for converting wind energy to a mechanical driving force, a power converter for converting the driving force to exploitable power and a transmission system for rotatably transmitting the driving force to the power converter. The transmission system comprises at least one rotatable driving element and a torsional dampening device having a rotatable inertia element which is drivable by the at least one rotatable driving element. The inertia element is connected in such a way to the at least one rotatable driving element that the inertia element dampens torsional vibrations in the rotatable driving element during operation of the wind turbine. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320770 | WIND TURBINE WITH HYDRAULIC SWIVEL - A wind turbine power production system with a closed loop hydrostatic transmission system for the transfer of mechanical energy from a wind turbine rotor to an electric generator. The hydrostatic transmission system comprises a closed loop with a pump and a motor connected by tubes or pipes. The assembly of the wind turbine rotor and the pump is arranged for rotating about a vertical axis above a swivel arranged for transferring fluid to and from the motor, fluid reservoir and other components arranged below the swivel. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320771 | Power Generator - An electrical power generator assembly ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100320772 | HYDRAULIC WIND FARMS FOR GRID ELECTRICITY AND DESALINATION - Pressurized hydraulic flow created in wind farms with wind driven pumps (wind-pumps) used for rated electric power production by means of hydraulic motors, or turbines, of constant speed and variable torque which actuate alternately and/or simultaneously rated electric generators as function of wind power availability. Use of positive displacement pumps driven by rotors of fixed pitch blades for maximum capture of wind power enables the attainment tip-speed-ratio of rotors in the range of high power coefficient by means of the pressurized hydraulic flow of the wind farms. Another application of wind farms with wind driven pumps is for the creation of variable hydraulic flow of fixed pressure as function wind power availability which may be used for water elevation as well as for the desalination of salt water solutions by reverse osmosis. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320773 | SPACECRAFT ELECTRIC REGENERATOR - Spacecraft electric regenerator, a power regenerative device that generates electrical power to spacecrafts. The device generates its own power by rotating a rotor disc with magnetic Pole pieces attached to its inner bore around an armature coil assembly fixed to a stationary shaft. The rotor disc being rotated to a predetermined velocity by a starter mechanism and the rotation thereafter being maintained under a zero gravity and in vacuum conditions due to the accumulated kinetic energy. To overcome any inherent and imposed retarding forces, the rotation being assisted by transferring the rotational power of an electric driver motor as magnetic power from a driver disc with magnetic Pole pieces attached to its outer circumference surface. The rotation being controlled and maintained by a power control and conversion process in order to sustain the power regenerative cycle. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320774 | POWER GENERATOR - A portable generator unit has a frame, a generator fixed on the frame, a combustion engine fixed on the frame and coupled to the generator to drive it, a fuel tank, and means securing the tank to the frame for pivoting between a use position with the tank overlying and closely juxtaposed with the engine and generator and a maintenance position pivoted up and spaced from and giving access to the engine and generator. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320775 | CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF A GAS TURBINE ELECTRIC ENERGY PRODUCTION PLANT - A control device of a gas turbine electric energy production plant, which delivers a power at a frequency presents power control means for controlling the power delivered by the plant according to a reference power value, and frequency control means, for determining correction values of the reference power value according to a frequency error, given by the difference between the plant frequency and a nominal frequency, which comprise integral control means configured to calculate the correction values and selectively activatable when the frequency error is beyond a first frequency range. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320776 | Locking Mechanism - A mechanism for controlling the stroke of a reciprocable member, comprising a base member provided with an elongate recess, a reciprocable member located within the recess and extending from the open end of the recess, the reciprocable member comprising first and second relatively moveable parts, one part located for reciprocation within the other, the said other part being provided with a transversely moveable projecting member, the wall of the elongate recess being shaped to cause the projecting member to move as a result of reciprocation of the said other member, and said one part being shaped so that transverse movement of a projecting member is inhibited or permitted depending on the relative positions of the one and other parts of the reciprocable member. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320777 | VEHICLE DOOR LATCH WITH MOTION RESTRICTION DEVICE PROHIBITING RAPID MOVEMENT OF OPENING LEVER - In a vehicle door latch, a motion restriction device is coupled to an auxiliary pawl that is connected to the pawl of a ratchet and pawl combination. The auxiliary pawl must be actuated by one or more release levers in order to actuate the pawl and release the ratchet from a striker-containing position and open the latch. Because the only criterion for selectively prohibiting movement of the auxiliary pawl is its speed, it is possible to prevent the latch from unintentionally opening in a crash situation regardless of the direction the inertial forces of the crash are applied to the latch or the release levers therein or the outside or inside handles. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320778 | Cover for Fully Concealed Striker - A striker cover completely conceals a striker and includes a first cover portion and a second cover portion. The first cover portion pivots with respect to the striker, and the second cover portion pivots with respect to the first cover portion. A spring element biases the first cover portion to pivot away from the striker. The second cover portion may be biased by inertia or a spring element to pivot toward the striker. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320779 | PULLING KNOB, AND DOOR HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed is a pulling knob and a door having the same. A pulling knob for a door, which is mounted to the door rotatable to open and close a predetermined space, the pulling knob comprising at least one of a first inclined member inclined in a direction to get near to the door in a downward direction along a direction approximately parallel with a central axis on which the door pivots and a second inclined member inclined in a direction to get away from the door as going in the downward direction along the direction approximately parallel with the central axis on which the door pivots. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320780 | Composite vehicle bumper using recycled rubber - A recycled rubber, preferably recycled tire rubber, based composite bumper for vehicles includes: a) a core member cast into a predetermined shape for attachment to a vehicle to function as an impact bumper core, the core member being a cast recycled rubber core member; and, b) a skin member, the skin member being attached to at least a portion of the core member, the skin member being selected from the group consisting of a urethane, a urethane-derived polymer, a thermoplastic and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, there is at least one rigid support member embedded in the core member to add strength to the bumper. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320781 | Bumper beam for a vehicle - A bumper beam for a vehicle has two attachment portions ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100320782 | ENERGY ABSORPTION DEVICE - The present invention relates to an energy absorption device ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100320783 | Connection Tool For Use With Patient Carrying Systems - A carabiner comprising a body having an opening, a closure movably coupled to the body, the closure being movable to an open position, and to a closed position in which the opening is closed by the closure such that the body and the closure define a closed shape, and an actuator, coupled to the closure and operatively connected to the body, the actuator being configured to cause the closure to move to the closed position in response to loading of the carabiner, and to cause the closure to move from the closed position to the open position in response to unloading of the carabiner. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320784 | Hollow shaft barbeque tool - A hollow shaft barbeque tool is described. The tool includes a hollow shaft cylindrically tapering from a first end to a second end. The first end has a first diameter and the second end has a second diameter such that the second diameter is less than the first diameter, thereby creating the tapering form. A grip is attached with the first end of the hollow shaft to allow a user to grasp the tool. A tip receiver is press fit in the second end of the hollow shaft, with a solid turning tip press fit into the tip receiver. Thus, a user can use the turning tip to grasp and turn a piece of meat food while barbequing the meat food. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320785 | Auxiliary Handle for a Tool - The present invention is directed to an auxiliary handle for a shovel, spade and other ground working tools. The auxiliary handle has a relatively long elongate portion that enables a person to comfortably grip the handle relatively close to the implement end while reducing stress on the person's back and providing better leverage. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320786 | NONCONTACT TYPE SUCTION GRIPPING DEVICE AND NONCONTACT TYPE SUCTION GRIPPING FRAME HAVING THE SAME - A noncontact type suction gripping device suitable for lifting a flat object in a noncontact manner includes a housing section including a pressing part which forms a closed surface when being placed to closely face one surface of a flat object, an R part which extends from the pressing part to be convexly rounded when viewed from the flat object, a sidewall part which is formed such that at least a portion thereof linearly extends from the R part in a direction facing away from the flat object, and an air inlet part which is connected to the sidewall part to introduce air, supplied from the outside, into the housing section; and a nozzle section including a nozzle tip which is separated from an inner surface of the sidewall part by a predetermined gap such that air supplied through the air inlet part can be discharged toward the perpendicular direction on the flat object, and an inclined surface which is formed to have a gradually decreasing diameter from the nozzle tip toward the air inlet part, the nozzle section having a funnel-shaped configuration and being inserted into a space defined in the housing section. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320787 | LIFTING DEVICE - A lifting device for lifting a workpiece provided with a scissor-type linkage having two arms and two rod-like gripping arms connected thereto in an articulated manner. The lifting device also includes a cross member having at least two axially adjacent elongated holes extending in the axial direction of the cross member. The two gripping arms are each guided through an associated elongated hole and are rotatable around an axis extending transverse to the longitudinal direction and transverse to the through-direction of the associated elongated hole and it becomes. As a result, it becomes possible for the free ends of the gripping arms to tilt in an associated lifting opening of the workpiece, i.e., a cylinder head, when a workpiece is lifted. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320788 | Vessel removal and transport system - An improved hand-held apparatus, referred to herein as a heating/cooling vessel (bowl) removal and transportation system, for safely lifting and transporting super-cooled or heated bowls from one area to another. The bowl transporter supports the bowl in a stable manner, is easy to engage and disengage, possibly even one-handed, and is inexpensive to manufacture. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320789 | Railway car independent axles - A railway car axle includes a first stub axle mounted in a rigid hollow sleeve. The first stub axle has opposite inner and outer ends, and the sleeve has a first open end and an oppositely disposed first terminal end. A first bore is defined by a cylindrical wall extending from the first open end to the first terminal end. The first stub axle is journalled in the first bore so as to position the inner end of the first stub axle adjacent the first terminal end and so that the outer end of the first stub axle extends from the first open end. Separate first inner and first outer bearing housings, and corresponding first bearings, are mounted tight to the inner ends of the first stub axle or to outer housing and the first open end of the sleeve respectively so as to allow rotation of the first stub axle relative to the sleeve. Means are provided for retaining the first stub axle in the first bore. A mirror image may be provided for mounting a second stub axle in the sleeve. The stiffness for resisting bending of the axle due to downward loading of the axle laterally outwardly of wheels mounted on the ends of the axle is provided by the wall thickness of the sleeve. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320790 | Railway car independent axles with axle locking mechanism - A railway car axle includes a first stub axle mounted in a rigid hollow sleeve. The first stub axle has opposite inner and outer ends, and the sleeve has a first open end and an oppositely disposed first terminal end. A first bore is defined by a cylindrical wall extending from the first open end to the first terminal end. The first stub axle is journalled in the first bore so as to position the inner end of the first stub axle adjacent the first terminal end and so that the outer end of the first stub axle extends from the first open end. Separate first inner and first outer bearing housings, and corresponding first bearings, are mounted tight to the inner ends of the first stub axle or to outer housing and the first open end of the sleeve respectively so as to allow rotation of the first stub axle relative to the sleeve. A mirror image may be provided for mounting a second stub axle in the sleeve. The stiffness for resisting bending of the axle due to downward loading of the axle laterally outwardly of wheels mounted on the ends of the axle is provided by the wall thickness of the sleeve. A locking mechanism may be provided to lock the sleeve onto one stub axle so that the stub axle is not free to rotate independently of the sleeve. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320791 | GUIDE UNIT FOR A HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE CARGO FLOOR AND MOTOR VEHICLE WITH SUCH A GUIDE UNIT AND A HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE CARGO FLOOR - A guide unit is provided for a height-adjustable cargo floor of a motor vehicle with a retaining part, to which a cargo floor can be fixed, and with a guide, along which the retaining part can be displaced from a lower position into an upper position. In addition, a spring element is provided for prestressing the retaining part into the topmost position. A motor vehicle is also provided with a height-adjustable cargo floor and at least one guide unit of the above-described type that is rigidly fixed to the vehicle. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320792 | Heavy equipment trailer with deck extension - Heavy equipment trailer and deck extension. The trailer has an elongated main deck with longitudinally extending frame members on opposite sides thereof, and ground engaging wheels toward the rear of the main deck. The extension has longitudinally extending frame members aligned with the frame members of the main deck, and coupling pins extend between the frame members of the main deck and the extension in load supporting relationship, with lock pins preventing longitudinal separation of the main deck and the extension. C-shaped channel members extend along the upper, lower, and outer sides of the extension, past the coupling pins, and along upper, lower, and outer side portions of the frame members of the main deck to hold the frame members in alignment and prevent sagging under load conditions. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320793 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT CARGO SYSTEM - A vehicle multi-compartment cargo system includes a first storage compartment defined by a cargo bin lining. The first storage compartment has an open upper side selectively closed by a first compartment lid. A second storage compartment is also defined by the cargo bin lining. The second storage compartment has an open upper side selectively closed by a second compartment lid. The first and second compartment lids form a cargo floor. A side compartment is defined by a side lining. The side compartment has an open side extending upward from the cargo floor and is selectively closed by a side compartment lid. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320794 | MODULAR VEHICLE FLOOR SYSTEM - A modular vehicle floor system is provided that has a floor pan with integrated storage compartments. A floor is defined by a deck and compartment lids that overlie the floor pan and can provide a waterproof seal for the storage compartments. The deck and compartment lids together define a substantially flat surface that is covered by a vehicle carpet. The deck can include basket-like liners extending downwardly therefrom that nest within the storage compartments and define the inner surface(s) of usable spaces within the storage compartments. The deck includes a raceway system with one or more troughs or ports that house lengths of vehicle wiring, under the deck surface. The deck can further include flanges and/or tabs for serving as mounting substrates, against which sills and other hard trim components are mounted, allowing trim components to be mounted to the deck and not mounted directly to the vehicle body. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320795 | Mounting Foot Cover for a Motor Vehicle Seat - A mounting system for a seat of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The mounting system includes a sliding rail, a mounting foot member and a covering member. The covering member includes a covering portion and an attachment portion. The covering portion may cover the mounting foot member. In some cases, the covering portion may cover the mounting foot member mounted in a recessed groove in a floor of a motor vehicle. The attachment portion may engage the sliding rail of the mounting system. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320796 | Device on a vehicle a pillar - In order to provide a device on a vehicle A pillar, level with the windshield, for keeping an adjacent side region of the vehicle free from dirty water deflected by the windshield, with a guide element which can be displaced between a rest position and an active position and, in its active position, removes dirty water deflected laterally by the windshield outward to the adjacent side of the vehicle, which device meets the aeroacoustic requirements and the requirements for keeping the vehicle free from dirt, it is proposed to provide a plurality of active positions for the guide element. | 2010-12-23 |
20100320797 | Molding for sealing a motor vehicle windshield with a cowl panel - A molding is extruded of plastics materials and includes a first body portion adhesively attached to a bottom edge portion of a motor vehicle windshield and a second body portion defining a cavity which receives a projecting dart portion of a removable cowl panel located adjacent the windshield. The molding includes a co-extruded flexible tooth portion having a durometer different from the durometer of the first and second body portions. The tooth portion projects into the cavity to retain the dart portion of the cowl panel, but flexes downwardly when the dart portion is inserted into the cavity and flexes upwardly when the dart portion is pulled or peeled upwardly from the cavity when removing the cowl panel. The first body portion may extend around the edge portion of the windshield or may be attached to only an inner surface and an edge surface of the windshield. | 2010-12-23 |