52nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130341841 | REINFORCED DISTRIBUTOR FOR POST-COMBUSTION LANCE - A distributor for a post-combustion lance, comprising: an annular member, an inner reinforcing sleeve and an outer sleeve, wherein the annular member and the inner reinforcing sleeve may be made from different materials and the annular member and the outer sleeve each may be made from a first material. The annular member and the outer sleeve each may be made from a first material and the inner reinforcing sleeve may be made from a second material, a plurality of longitudinal ribs are spaced around an inner surface of the inner reinforcing sleeve and/or one or more of the plurality of longitudinal ribs is made of steel or other high strength material. Further, a plurality of longitudinal ribs may be spaced around an inner surface of the outer sleeve and may be made from steel or other high strength material. The annular member defines a plurality of openings that permit gas flow from within a gas passageway of the lance to flow through the annular member and outside of the lance and the inner reinforcing sleeve may define a plurality of first openings and the annular member may define a plurality of second openings, wherein each of the first and second openings are in fluid communication, directly or indirectly, with a first cooling fluid passageway of the lance. Further, each of the first openings is contiguous with and in direct fluid communication with one of the second openings Additionally, the annular member may define a plurality of third openings, wherein each of the third openings is in fluid communication with a second cooling fluid passageway of the lance. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341842 | HYDROPNEUMATIC PISTON/CYLINDER ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a hydropneumatic piston/cylinder arrangement, in particular for use as a spring element and/or shock absorber element, comprising a cylinder (1) and a piston (15) which is axially movable in the cylinder chamber (5) of said cylinder, the cylinder chamber being tilled with hydraulic fluid. The piston (15) is connected to a piston rod (13) which extends outwards in a sealed manner from one end of the cylinder (1), and the base of said piston, which is remote from the piston rod (13), can he operatively connected to a pneumatic spring mechanism (7) in order to convey fluid. Said piston/cylinder arrangement is characterised in that a piston accumulator (7), the accumulator piston (19) of which directly adjoins the hydraulic fluid situated in the cylinder chamber (5), is provided as the spring mechanism. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341843 | SHOCK ABSORBER FOR A BICYCLE - Shock absorber for an at least partially muscle-powered bicycle having a damper device having a first and a second damper chamber assigned thereto which are hydraulically coupled with one another through a damping valve. In the damping valve a flow duct with a field-sensitive, rheological medium is provided. The damping valve has a field generating device assigned to it which serves for generating and controlling a field intensity in the flow duct of the damping valve. The flow duct comprises in the damping valve a collection chamber which is hydraulically connected with the first damper chamber through a plurality of flow apertures, wherein at least one flow aperture is configured as a through hole and at least one flow aperture, as a closable valve opening provided with a one-way valve. The collection chamber is hydraulically connected hydraulically with the second damper chamber via a plurality of fan-type damping ducts each separated from one another by a fan wall. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341844 | VIBRATION DAMPER - The present invention provides a vibration damper comprising: a cylindrical body ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341845 | MAGNETIC DEVICE FOR GRIPPING AND CLAMPING WORKPIECES - A magnetic device for gripping and clamping workpieces, in particular sheet-steel elements (L), comprises a supporting casing ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341846 | ASSEMBLY FIXTURE FOR OVERSIZE LCD - The present disclosure provides an assembly fixture for an oversize liquid crystal display (LCD). The assembly fixture for an oversize LCD includes a base, a fixing bracket which is connected to the base by hinges, and support rods used for keeping the fixing bracket in a fixed angle. A fixing position of the oversize LCD will not be too high by adjusting the angle of the fixing bracket. Therefore, the oversize LCD is easily installed in a high position, and the oversize LCD is installed without the cooperation of many persons and other auxiliary tools. Thus, the oversize LCD has the advantages of more convenient assembly and higher efficiency. In addition, because the fixing bracket is connected with the base by hinges, the oversize LCD is easily turned, few persons are needed, and the assembling efficiency is increased. Because the fixing bracket is smoothly turned, the fragile components of the oversize LCD fixed on the fixing bracket, the LCD panel, etc. will not slide and then bump, thereby increasing the assembling safety. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341847 | DEVICE FOR THE TEMPORARY POSITION FIXING OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TO BE INTERCONNECTED - A device for the temporary position fixing of adjacently arranged aircraft structures to be interconnected includes a support frame with at least one vacuum suction cup for temporary surface attachment and with clamping means for the position fixing of the aircraft structures to be interconnected. The support frame with the at least one vacuum suction cup in the region of a transverse gap is attached on the side of one aircraft structure. The support frame includes mechanical contact pressure means for the gap-bridging position fixing of the adjacent other aircraft structure. On the support frame there is a counter support to pressure elements of the contact pressure means. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341848 | ASSEMBLY FIXTURE FOR A WORKPIECE - An assembly fixture having a base with an upper surface. A plurality of blocks, each having a quick release clamp detachably secured to it, are positioned on the base so that the clamps engage the workpiece components when in their clamped position. The blocks are then fixedly secured to the base but the clamps may be easily removed and reattached when desired. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341849 | CARTRIDGE SET FOR MANUFACTURING SYRINGE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DUAL-CHAMBER TYPE COMBINED CONTAINER-SYRINGE - A cartridge set including: a plurality of cartridges; a plurality of holders, each of which has an upper end externally fitted to the outer peripheral surface of each of the cartridges, and has a lower end face whose outer diameter is greater than the outer diameter of the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge; a supporting plate that has a plurality of through-holes, each of which has an inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge and has each of the plurality of cartridges inserted therethrough; a storage box that stores the supporting plate therein; and a lid member that blocks an upper end opening of the storage box. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341850 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING A STACK OF VALUE DOCUMENTS - The invention concerns a method for separating a stack of notes of value, in which the stack of notes of value is arranged in a separating position. Subsequently, a withdrawal element is driven such that it transports at least one marginal note of value of the stack of notes of value in a separating direction in the direction of a separating gap formed between a transport element and a counter run element. Also the transport element is driven such that it transports the note of value further in the separating direction. By means of a sensor unit arranged downstream of the separating gap the number of the notes of value withdrawn and transported through the separating gap is determined. The withdrawal element, the transport element and/or the counter run element are controlled depending on this determined number of notes of value withdrawn. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341851 | SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS - A sheet conveying apparatus includes: a first conveying guide that has a first conveying face of a conveying path; a second conveying guide that has a second conveying face opposed to the first conveying face; and a guide portion that is provided at any one of the first conveying guide and the second conveying guide, the guide portion has an elastic member that is fixed to one of the first conveying guide and the second conveying guide, and a rigid member that is provided on the face side of the elastic member on which the sheet passes and that has a surface more rigid than that of the elastic member, and the elastic member is deformed by pressing of the conveyed sheet when the sheet passes through the guide portion. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341852 | SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE, IMAGE READING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet conveying device includes a pair of upstream sheet conveying rollers, a pair of downstream sheet conveying rollers, and a gate unit including multiple striking faces disposed adjacent to the pair of downstream sheet conveying rollers. The gate unit is enabled to enter and evacuate from a sheet conveyance path. A skew correction control mechanism is provided to correct skew by bringing the gate unit into the sheet conveyance path to cause the striking faces to collide with a leading end of the sheet with the skew while rotating the pair of upstream sheet conveying rollers. One or more rollers are included in one of the pair of upstream sheet conveying rollers and are disposed in the vicinity of a widthwise center of the sheet conveyance path. A width of one or more rollers is smaller than a widthwise interval between the multiple striking faces. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341853 | PAPER-PRESSING TRAY MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR PRINTING APPARATUS - A paper-pressing tray mounting apparatus for a printing apparatus includes a first paper support tray, a second paper support tray mounted on the first paper support tray, a paper-pressing tray pivotally mounted on the second paper support tray, and a sliding panel mounted on the second paper support tray. When the second paper support tray moves toward the first paper support tray along a first direction, the sliding panel moves on the second paper support tray along a second direction opposite to the first direction, the sliding panel resists against the paper-pressing tray, the paper-pressing tray rotates toward the first paper support tray around the second paper support tray, the second paper support tray is accommodated in the first paper support tray, and the paper-pressing tray is accommodated between the first paper support tray and the second paper support tray. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341854 | LOADING DEVICE FOR RECORDING MEDIA, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A loading device includes a disposing unit to dispose the recording media, and a detector to detect the disposed recording media. The disposing unit includes a loading member on which the recording media are loaded, a pair of guide members movable in width directions of the recording media that are mounted on the loading member, and a guide driver to move the guide members. The end detector detects positions at which the guide members are in contact with the recording media as the ends of the recording media. The guide driver further moves the guide members in the width direction to cause the recording media to form flexures, subsequently moves the guide members to separate from the recording media, and then moves the guide members to be in contact with the recording media again. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341855 | PRINTER WITH RE-POSITIONABLE PAPER OUTPUT TRAY - A printer includes an enclosure, a paper output tray, and two positioning devices. The enclosure includes a receiving base and two side portions extending from the receiving base. The paper output tray is pivotally mounted between the two side portions. The two positioning devices are mounted to the two side portions. The paper output tray is placed in the receiving base in a first position. The paper output tray can rotate to resist each of the two positioning devices and move to a side portion, thereby enabling the paper output tray to rotate to a second position. Each of the two positioning devices restores to an original position to support the paper output tray stably in the second position, to enable the removal of a paper jam or other circumstance. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341856 | SHEET STACKING APPARATUS AND SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AS WELL AS IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a sheet processing apparatus including an intermediate processing tray on which a sheet conveyed by a discharge roller is stacked, a proximal aligning plate and a distal aligning plate moving in a sheet width direction for aligning the sheet conveyed onto the intermediate processing tray, and a finisher controller for moving and controlling the proximal aligning plate and the distal aligning plate to align, when a sheet having a length in the sheet conveyance direction shorter than a predetermined length in the sheet conveyance direction is conveyed, the sheet at a position shifted nearer to a take-out port side A in the sheet width direction than a position in the sheet width direction at which a sheet having a length in the sheet conveyance direction equal to or more than the predetermined length in the sheet conveyance direction is aligned. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341857 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONSTANT VELOCITY CUT-SHEET INVERSION IN A PRINTING SYSTEM - An approach is provided for inverting a sheeted substrate processed by a printing system while continuously running the sheeted substrate through the printing system without stopping. The approach involves a series of rolls that cause an orientation of the sheeted substrate to be changed such that the sheeted substrate may be returned to a first process path when inverted for duplex printing, or otherwise diverted to a bypass path. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341858 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A PNEUMATIC BAFFLE TO SELECTIVELY DIRECT A CUT MEDIA IN A MEDIA FEED SYSTEM - An approach is provided for directing a cut media in a media feed system. The approach involves causing, at least in part, a media to be fed through an incoming media path. The approach also involves causing, at least in part, air to be supplied through an air input configured to input air along a curved baffle positioned between the incoming media path and at least a first outgoing media path. The approach further involves causing, at least in part, the media to take one of the first outgoing media path and a second outgoing media path based, at least in part, on an interaction between the air supplied through the air input and the curved baffle. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341859 | PAPER FEEDING APPARATUS OF PRINTER - A paper feeding apparatus includes a bracket. A first feeding shaft is pivotably mounted on the bracket. A number of first feeding rollers is mounted on the first feeding shaft. The first feeding rollers rotate together with the first feeding shaft to contact a sheet of paper and move the paper forwards. A number of fans are mounted on the first feeding shaft. The fans rotate together with the first feeding shaft to drive air against the paper to prevent it becoming wrapped around one of the rollers. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341860 | PAPER DELIVERY DEVICE - A paper delivery device includes a mounting shaft, a paper guide assembly attached to the mounting shaft, a first wheel, a second wheel, and a driving module configured to drive the first wheel and the second wheel to rotate in a first direction or a second direction that is reverse to the first direction. The paper guide assembly includes a first guide module attached to the mounting shaft and a second guide module attached to the mounting shaft. The first wheel abuts the first guide module. The second wheel abuts the second guide module. The first guide module and the second guide module is movable towards each other when the first wheel and the second wheel rotate in the first direction, or movable away from each other when the first wheel and the second wheel rotate in the second direction. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341861 | PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF PRINTING APPARATUS - By adding a distinction for every sheet bundle of a same delivery destination and ejecting the sheet bundle, a sorting burden on the user is reduced. According to a control method of a printing apparatus, an image is printed to a sheet by executing a job including predetermined information, and on the basis of the predetermined information included in the job, the sheet which is printed by executing the job is ejected to a position different from that of a sheet ejected before the sheet. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341862 | LOTTERY GAME APPARATUS - A lottery game apparatus includes a distribution section (discharge section) that discharges a ball that has been discharged in response to an operation input performed using an operation section, a plurality of open areas that receive the ball that has fallen from the distribution section, a plurality of lottery sections that implement a lottery using the ball, a moving path that guides the ball that has fallen into a first open area to a first lottery section, a moving path that guides the ball that has fallen into a second open area to a second lottery section, and a moving path that guides the ball that has fallen into a third open area to a third lottery section. The distribution section changes the discharge position or the discharge direction of the ball. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341863 | Puzzle Game Method and Apparatus - A puzzle game includes a plurality of puzzle pieces, some of which have indicia thereon. The pieces can be fit together and points can be scored by matching indicia in adjacent pieces. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341864 | MULTI-TRACK TYPE BOARD GAME DEVICE AND METHOD USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a multi-track type board game device. The disclosed multi-track type board game device is a board game device including a board plate having a plurality of spaces and representative tokens moving as many spaces as a numeral appeared by rolling a dice, in which the board plate includes: a side track, a section for moving the representative tokens therein, formed along the edge of the surface of the board plate and having a plurality of certificate purchase spaces, instruction spaces and instruction card acquisition spaces respectively formed and arranged in the shape of a square; and a center track, another section for moving the representative tokens therein, formed inside of the side track and having a plurality of certificate purchase spaces, instruction spaces, and instruction card acquisition spaces formed and arranged in the shape of a circle or a square. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341865 | BOARD GAME FOR DRUG DEALING SENSITIVITY - A board game for drug dealing sensitivity, which includes a playing board, a pair of dice, a plurality of chips/cards, and a plurality of playing pieces. The playing board has a path thereon. The path of the playing board is in a generally | 2013-12-26 |
20130341866 | TRAVELING DICE GAME - The present invention is a traveling dice game that includes a base casing, a pair of dice rolled to control a plurality of actions one or more players take while playing the traveling dice game, a pencil and a writing tablet that maintains a record of a plurality of notes or information related to the traveling dice game. The game also includes a plurality of pins, a top cover removably placed on the base casing to cover the base casing, a handle disposed on the base casing that is grasped to facilitate carrying the traveling dice game and a fastener disposed on the traveling dice game to releasably secure the top cover to the base casing. The pair of dice determines a number of plurality of pin combinations that are placed upward and downward that determine a number of points generated by each player. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341867 | GAME PIECES - Game piece ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341868 | GAME PIECES AND A SET OF SUCH GAME PIECES - Game piece in the form of a polyomino or polycube or similar, consisting of a number of blocks ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341869 | Target Shot Placement Apparatus and Method - A target shot placement apparatus and methods thereof are described according to the teachings of the present invention. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341870 | MULTI-BARRIER SEAL SYSTEM - A multi-barrier seal system, including, a first seal assembly configured to provide a first sealing barrier between an auxiliary line and a mineral extraction system, and a second seal assembly configured to provide a second sealing barrier between the auxiliary line and the mineral extraction system, wherein the second seal assembly is configured to shear through the auxiliary line. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341871 | SLIDE RING SEAL - A slide ring seal, and in particular a running gear seal, including an angled slide and/or counter ring, the radial leg of which is provided with a sliding surface and the axial leg of which forms a seating for a trapezoidal sealing element, wherein the outer ends of the axial leg have recesses, into which engage projections on the sealing element to form anti-rotation locks, wherein the transition area from the axial leg to the radial leg of the slide and/or counter ring provided beyond the sliding surface has a profiling, into which a section of the sealing element having an approximately corresponding construction engages. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341872 | CHANNELED SPRING SEAL FOR SEALING AN AIR GAP BETWEEN MOVING PLATES - A sealed joint may include a first plate with a seal land, a second plate that moves relative to the seal land, and a seal connected to the second plate. The seal may extend laterally between a first seal end and a second seal end. The seal may include a plurality of seal elements that extend longitudinally between a first seal side and a second seal side. A first of the seal elements may extend laterally from the first seal end towards a first seal segment, which is separated from the second plate by an airflow channel. The second of the seal elements may extend laterally from the second seal end towards a second seal segment, which is located between and engaged with the first seal segment and the seal land. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341873 | Radial Shaft Seal Ring - A radial shaft seal ring includes a reinforcement ring and an elastomeric part connected to the reinforcement ring. The elastomeric part carries a sealing lip, which is formed by an annular component connected to the elastomeric part. The annular component has a sealing edge made from PTFE which is formed to sealingly abut on a shaft to be sealed by the radial shaft seal ring. The sealing edge can be formed as a sharp-edged sealing edge that abuts, in linear contact, on the to-be-sealed shaft. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341874 | Gasket Material, Gaskets, and Related Methods - A method of manufacturing a gasket material may comprise inserting a polymer sheet into a press, and pressing the polymer sheet with a mold comprising opposing arrays of protrusions to define interconnected sealing ridges surrounding an array of indentations on each major surface of the polymer sheet. A gasket material may comprise a polymer sheet comprising a first major surface and a second major surface, the second major surface opposing the first major surface. Interconnected sealing ridges may define an array of indentations on the first major surface of the polymer sheet. Additionally, interconnected sealing ridges may define an array of indentations on the second major surface of the polymer sheet, substantially symmetric to the first major surface. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341875 | BULB SEAL WITH METAL BACKED FASTENER - A seal for use with a duct has a body having a partially circumferential shape, a bulb extending from the body and extending circumferentially with the body, and a reinforcement strip disposed in the body. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341876 | OSCILLATING TOOL - A clamp arrangement for securing an accessory to an oscillating power tool can include a clamp assembly including a first clamp member that moves relative to the accessory between a closed position wherein the clamp assembly retains the accessory and an open position wherein the first clamp is offset from the accessory permitting removal of the first accessory from the clamp assembly. The clamp assembly can further comprise a second clamp member having a first portion that opposes the first clamp member and cooperates with the first clamp member to clamp the accessory between the first and second clamp members. An attachment plate can carry the clamp assembly. The attachment plate can have a first mating detail formed thereon that is configured to selectively and removably mate with a complementary second mating detail on the power tool in an assembled position. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341877 | VEHICLE HAVING A SWIVEL WHEEL - A tricycle may be operable between a first mode of operation steerable by a tricycle rider, and a second mode of operation steerable by an individual pushing the tricycle. A rider handle, in the first mode, may be configured to be rotationally coupled with the stem in a manner permitting a tricycle rider to exert forces on the rider handle and thereby turn the fork, and the rider handle in the second mode, being configured to be rotationally uncoupled from the stem, preventing forces on the rider handle from turning the fork. At least one rotation restrictor may be included for preventing the front wheel from turning to a position where the front wheel axis leads the fork axis, and for maintaining the front wheel axis in a position trailing the fork axis both when the tricycle is propelled by a tricycle rider in the first mode and when the tricycle is pushed from behind in the second mode. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341878 | Instant Work Station - An instant work station, a hand truck frame combined with an extendable table designed and configured to receive a number of accessories. The table lip is integrally formed to create a unitary, one-piece structure that also serves as a frame to add strength to the table. Numerous pre-existing pin holes and locking mechanism in the table frame and hand truck frame allow the user to select a wide number of accessories for the invention. This permits the user to adapt the invention to fit specialized needs. The invention also includes locking mechanism for the user to secure a tool box or utility box for storing and securing tools. Securing the accessories on the invention will increase efficiency and ease of transportation. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341879 | Transport Device Frame Assembly - A transport device cart having a frame assembly having one or more arms corresponding to and capable of engaging a removable bucket; one or more movement mechanisms; and a latching post. It also includes a latching assembly rotatably coupled to the frame assembly having a hooking latch capable of engaging and disengaging the latching post. A handle assembly is coupled to the latching assembly, wherein the handle assembly can be rotated back and used to push the removable bucket into a substantially inverted position. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341880 | CASTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A MODULAR DOLLY - A castor assembly structured for use in combination with or independently of a dolly or other support platform including a one piece base comprising a housing and a head integrally connected to the housing and extending radially outward from one end thereof. The housing includes an open interior and a open end structured to movably retain a surface engaging roller ball therein. A retaining portion may be formed on said base in cooperative relation with said head so as to secure a support platform to the base when in a first operative position. A second operative position comprises said head disposed in engagable and at least partially supporting relation to an object while the base is not secured to or used in combination with a dolly or other support platform. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341881 | SUSPENSION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SHOCK ABSORBER - A vehicle suspension apparatus includes: a road-wheel-side member that supports a road wheel rotatably; a lower link member that links the road-wheel-side member to a vehicle body such that the road-wheel-side member swings with respect to the vehicle body in a vehicle vertical direction; a vehicle-body-side member of a vehicle body, wherein the lower link member is attached to the vehicle-body-side member; and a shock absorber, wherein a lower end of the shock absorber is connected to one of the road-wheel-side member and the lower link member, and wherein an upper end of the shock absorber is connected to the vehicle body at a position rearward with respect to the lower end in a vehicle longitudinal direction. This serves to improve load support performance in the vehicle longitudinal direction. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341882 | REAR AXLE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A rear axle is provided for a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car, with two independent wheel suspensions, each of which include, but is not limited to a wheel carrier and a three-link arrangement connected therewith in an articulated manner with a longitudinal link and two transverse links. The two transverse links are each arranged in vehicle longitudinal direction next to each other, and with a transverse leaf spring arrangement, which is connected to the two independent wheel suspensions. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341883 | TRAVEL DEVICE FOR TRANSPORT VEHICLE - Travel devices for a transport vehicle are arranged in a longitudinal direction and a width direction of a loading platform to allow traveling of the loading platform. In this travel device, an arm includes an upper end turnably supported at a lower portion of the loading platform. The arm includes a lower end where an axle box is supported swingably in up and down directions. A wheel has a mid-plane that intersects with a swing plane of an axle shaft disposed at the axle box, and is supported at the axle shaft. Accordingly, this ensures a small vehicle width L | 2013-12-26 |
20130341884 | ORTHOPEDIC MOBILITY DEVICE - An adult scale three-wheeled device facilitates movement for mobility challenged persons. The device is foot propelled while seated either through walking while seated or pedaling. The device is provided with a limited footprint for navigating confined areas while the individual is seated in a substantially standing position, with the pedals being repositionable so as to allow unobstructed walking while remaining seated. A lockable braking system prevents one or more wheels from turning. The device is collapsible for storage. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341885 | STRADDLE TYPE VEHICLE - In a straddle type vehicle having front forks, the left front fork is in an elliptical shape portion whose axial cross section is formed so as to be wider in the width direction of the vehicle as compared to a length in the front and rear direction at the portion located in front of the brake caliper. The brake caliper is disposed so as to be overlapped with the elliptical shape portion, viewed from the front direction of the vehicle. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341886 | BICYCLE FRAME - A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame that can have a main frame, a sub-frame and a shock absorber. The sub-frame can move in relation to the main frame and the shock can be used to regulate that relationship. A extension body can be used to establish a rear pivot point of the shock absorber. In some embodiments, the extension body can also be used to adjust the length of the combined shock absorber and extension body. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341887 | ADJUSTABLE TRAILER HITCH - Using the trailer hitch of the present invention eliminates the need for the driver to drive back and forth several times attempting to align the trailer hitch with the socket on the trailer. The trailer hitch includes a fixed tow bar receiver, and a pivoting tow bar, which automatically locks in an extended position with the tow bar receiver, as the vehicle drives away. With other hitches, the driver must drive forward to line the trailer with the hitch, and then back up the tow vehicle to lock the hitch to prevent it from swiveling. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341888 | Trailer Coupling - The invention relates to a trailer coupling for motor vehicles, comprising a coupling ball carrier which can be mounted on a vehicle body and a coupling ball with a ball body which has a ball surface extending between a ball attachment and an upper end surface of the ball body, with which the ball surface comprises a sensor zone for recognizing a body located close to or on the coupling ball, several detection locations different from one another are located in the sensor zone, a sensor unit arranged stationarily in the ball body beneath the ball surface is associated with each detection location and each sensor unit is designed such that it detects a body present in a close-proximity area above the ball surface at the respective detection location. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341889 | SPLITBOARD BINDING - A splitboard ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341890 | Modular Dolly Kit - A modular kit for constructing a dolly comprising of at least one strut having a first and second end, and a first, second, and third through hole; at least one first connector; at least one second connector, each first connector removably attaches to each second connector, hereinafter referred to as a connector assembly, after at least two struts have been modularly assembled, each connector assembly is threaded through either the first, second, or third through holes of each respective strut; and at least one caster assembly, each caster assembly removably attaches to each connector assembly. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341891 | JUVENILE WALKER - A juvenile walker includes a rolling base and a child restraint coupled to the rolling base to move therewith. The child restraint is adapted to support a child using the juvenile walker. The rolling base includes a lift carrier and a child-restraint lift coupled to both the child restraint and the lift carrier to vary a height of the child restraint above ground. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341892 | GAS GENERATOR AND AIRBAG APPARATUS - A gas generator includes an inflator and a retainer. The retainer includes a holding portion, which partially covers the inflator. The inflator has an attaching protrusion for determining the position relative to the retainer. The retainer includes an engagement base and a tongue piece. The tongue piece extends in an axial direction of the inflator and from a position separated from the engagement base in the circumferential direction of the holding portion. The engagement base and the tongue piece each have an engagement portion. The engagement portions face each other to form an engagement space therebetween, into which the attaching protrusion enters. The engagement space has an inlet the width of which is less than the size of the positioning protrusion. When the inflator causes the positioning protrusion to increase the width of the inlet, the tongue piece is elastically deformed about a basal end of the tongue piece. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341893 | ACTIVE BOLSTER - An active bolster for a vehicle is provided, wherein the bolster comprises an expansible hollow interior that is inflatable and is self-supporting in both an inflated and in an uninflated position. The bolster has an inflator module for inflating the expansible hollow interior. The bolster has an inner wall for projecting inwardly into the vehicle and away from the side of the vehicle on inflation of the expansible hollow interior. The bolster may have a relatively non-expansible component located between a first expansible chamber and a second expansible chamber. The bolster may comprise an outer wall having an attachment portion for attaching the outer wall to a portion of the side of the vehicle. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341894 | CURTAIN AIRBAG - A curtain airbag capable of preventing a partial decrease in internal pressure to improve ejection prevention performance. The airbag includes: a main chamber, which inflates first; a delay chamber that is inflated with gas from the main chamber; a linear seam portion where front and back base fabrics are joined to partition the main chamber from the delay chamber; a planar seam portion formed at a lower end of the linear seam portion to define a non-inflation region in a range of the front and back base fabrics; and a gas inflow channel provided between the planar seam portion and the lower edge of the airbag to allow gas to flow from the main chamber into the delay chamber. The front and back base fabrics of the gas inflow channel sag upon completion of inflation and deployment to form a wrinkled portion that blocks or narrows the gas inflow channel. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341895 | MOTOR VEHICLE LINING ELEMENT COMPRISING A FRAME FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF AN AIRBAG - The lining element ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341896 | AIRBAG APPARATUS - An inflation portion of an airbag is divided by a partitioning member into an upstream inflation portion and a downstream inflation portion. Part of the partitioning member forms a pair of overlapping portions overlapped with each other in a band-like shape inside the upstream inflation portion. The overlapping portions are joined to each other by a joint portion located at a boundary between the overlapping portions and non-overlapping portions. The partitioning member includes an opening, which is formed by cancelling the joint between the overlapping portions by the joint portion, and a pressure regulating valve, which includes a pair of valve bodies, which sandwiches the opening. Stress relaxation portions are provided at the overlapping portions. The stress relaxation portions relax stress acting on parts of the joint portion that are adjacent to the opening as the pressure regulating valve is opened. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341897 | Active Bolster - Provided is an active bolster for a vehicle occupant, the active bolster comprising a rear panel, an internal structure, and a front panel. The internal structure is disposed between the rear panel and the front panel, and the internal structure and rear panel together forming a hollow chamber in communication with an inflation device. The hollow chamber is expandable on activation of the inflation device. The internal structure has at least one expandable element such that upon pressurization of the hollow chamber by the inflation device, at least a portion of the at least one expandable element undergoes deformation to permit inflation of the hollow chamber, thereby displacing the rear panel rearwardly to an extended position. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341898 | TRAVEL TRAILER HAVING IMPROVED TURNING RADIUS - A travel trailer configured to be coupled to and towed by a vehicle is provided. The travel trailer has a compartment that is attached to a chassis which includes a front end and a rear end. A plurality of wheels are attached to the chassis adjacent the rear end, and a hitch assembly is attached to the chassis adjacent the front end. The compartment at the front end of the chassis forms first and second corners. A recess, directed inwardly toward the interior of the compartment, is located at each corner of the compartment. Cavities formed by each recess may receive a portion of the vehicle while the vehicle is engaged in a turn. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341899 | ACOUSTIC SPLASH SHIELD - An acoustic splash shield that combines sound damping and sound absorption is provided. The splash shield can have a first solid thermoplastic layer, an optional second porous layer extending across the first solid layer and a third hollow-shaped and/or corrugated-shaped thermoplastic layer extending across the second porous layer. The first, optional second, and third layers are operatively arranged to form an integral component with the second porous layer sandwiched between the first and third layers in order to provide a sound damping and sound absorbing splash shield having a pair of non-porous outer layers. The third hollow-shape and/or corrugated-shaped thermoplastic layer forms a plurality of hollow rectangular-shaped cavities against the first solid thermoplastic layer and the cavities are shaped in order to provide a plurality of hollow sound absorbing cavities that absorb sound wave frequencies within a desired range. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341900 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BACK-LIT COLOUR LASER IMAGE, IDENTITY DOCUMENT USING THIS METHOD AND BACK LIGHTING SYSTEM - This disclosure includes a system and method for producing a back-lit colour laser image, and an identity document using this method and back lighting system. The body of the identity document may be transparent. In various implementations, the light back-lights the colour laser image which may be formed of sub-pixels partly covered by non-reflective surfaces in the protective layer. The light may enter through tiny holes in decorative patterns on the reverse side of the document. Various implementations may find particular applications for identity cards, credit cards, passports, driving licences, secure entry badges, etc. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341901 | FINGERPRINT LIFTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOMETRICS AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS - Fingerprint lifting systems and related methods are described which enable the collected print(s) to be subjected to analytical techniques that employ relatively high temperatures. The fingerprint lifting systems include a thin layer of a heat resistant pressure sensitive adhesive. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341902 | SECURITY ELEMENT FOR DOCUMENTS - A security element ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341903 | ANTI-COUNTERFEIT MEDIUM AND VERIFICATION METHOD - An anti-counterfeit medium includes a portion having optical transparency, a retardation layer facing the portion and including regions whose slow axis directions are different from each other, and a polarizing layer facing the retardation layer at a position of the portion. The anti-counterfeit medium includes only the polarizing layer as a polarizer. A portion out of the anti-counterfeit medium where the portion, the retardation layer, and the polarizing layer form a stacked structure has optical transparency. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341904 | Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System - A quick connect/disconnect system includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a tube coupling portion. The second component defines a channel configured to receive the tube coupling portion. The channel opens to a first end portion of the second component. The second component further includes a first resilient seal positioned within the channel adjacent to the first end portion and sized to sealingly engage the tube coupling portion, a second resilient seal positioned within the channel and spaced apart from the first resilient seal, the second resilient seal sized to sealingly engage the tube coupling portion, and an annular expansion area located between the first resilient seal and the second resilient seal and in fluid communication with the channel. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341905 | Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System Male Component - A quick connect/disconnect system male component includes a first body and a ring assembly. The first body defines a fluid channel therethrough. The first body includes a first coupling portion at a first end portion and a second coupling portion at a second end portion. The first coupling portion is configured to couple with a fluid conduit and the second coupling portion configured to couple with a female quick connect/disconnect system component. The ring assembly is supported by the first body. The ring assembly extends about the second coupling portion and includes a first mating feature on an internal surface of the ring assembly configured to rotatably engage a second mating feature on an external surface of the female quick connect/disconnect system component. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341906 | Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System and Method of Manipulating a Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System - A method of manipulating a quick connect/disconnect system includes connecting a first coupling portion of a first connecting member to a fluid conductor, inserting a second coupling portion of the first connecting member within a third coupling portion of a second connecting member and inserting the third coupling portion within a ring assembly which is fixedly positioned with respect to the first coupling portion. The method further includes engaging a mating feature on an external surface of the third coupling portion with a mating feature on an internal surface of the ring assembly, rotating the ring assembly about the third coupling portion while the first mating feature is engaged with the second mating feature, and forcing the second coupling portion to move further within the third coupling portion by rotation of the ring assembly. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341907 | TOOL FOR DRAWING A SLEEVE ONTO FLANGES AND REMOVING SAID SLEEVE FROM FLANGES, POSITIONING DEVICE, TOOL ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - The invention relates to a tool, in particular for the aerospace industry, for drawing a sleeve onto flanges and removing said sleeve from flanges of a pipe arrangement substantially along an axis of the flanges, including a retaining means which has a first effective surface for acting on the sleeve in a first direction; a pressure means which has a second effective surface for acting on the pipe arrangement in a second direction opposite the first direction; and an actuating means for moving the first effective surface in the first direction and for moving the second effective surface in the second direction. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341908 | LOADING ARM COUNTERBALANCE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A fluid system includes a loading arm connected to a swivel joint. A counterbalance mechanism is connected between the loading arm and the swivel joint. An adjustment mechanism adjusts the counterbalance force applied by the counterbalance mechanism to the loading arm. The adjustment mechanism includes a guide plate connected to the swivel joint and includes a guide slot and a straight bore guide. A bracket is movably connected to the guide plate and has one or more apertures and a threaded bore guide. Fasteners extend through the guide slot and the one or more apertures to selectively secure the bracket to the guide plate. A lead screw is disposed at least partially within the straight bore guide and the threaded bore guide. Rotation of the lead screw causes the bracket to move along a length of the lead screw and thereby adjust the counterbalance force. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341909 | Crescent Shaped Hose or Hose Adapter - A crescent shaped hose end or adapter for interfitting into a crescent shaped opening that is formed in a circular opening of a conduit when another circular hose is present in the circular opening of the conduit. In one embodiment, there is an adapter that has a circular end to be affixed to a discharge drain for an appliance and the other end has a crescent shape cross section for use in a drain conduit having a circular opening and alongside another circular hose the takes up space in the opening. In either case, the crescent shaped cross section enables the device to be inserted through a crescent shaped opening that is formed between a circular hose and the circular opening of a drain conduit. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341910 | Coupling for a Plug-In Connection - A coupling component is provided for a plug-in connection for media-carrying lines, and includes a flow channel that has an inner cross-section that is enlarged in steps in order to allow the formation of a reflux zone when carrying the media, and a vent opening. The step-like enlargement is asymmetrically formed over the circumference of the inner cross-section so as to achieve an improved separation capacity. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341911 | NON-METALLIC EXPANSION/DEFLECTION COUPLING MODULES - An improved device for coupling rigid non-metallic conduits is disclosed. The claimed device is capable of allowing movement in an axial direction due to expansion and contraction and can also compensate for angular or parallel deflection of the conduits. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341912 | FUEL INJECTOR BEARING PLATE ASSEMBLY AND SWIRLER ASSEMBLY - A bearing plate assembly for a turbine engine fuel injector includes a bearing plate | 2013-12-26 |
20130341913 | COUPLING SYSTEM FOR AN EXPANDABLE FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A coupling system for a fluid module ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341914 | Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System with Positive Feedback and Method of Manipulating a Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System with Positive Feedback - A quick connect/disconnect system includes a first and second connecting member and a biasing member. The first connecting member includes (i) a first body defining a first fluid channel therethrough and having a first coupling portion at a first end portion, and (ii) a first ring assembly supported by the first body and extending about the first end portion and including a first mating feature on an internal surface of the ring assembly. The second connecting member includes (i) a second end portion defining a second coupling portion with a second fluid channel and configured to couple with the first coupling portion, and (ii) a second mating feature on an external surface of the second end portion configured to rotatably engage the first mating feature. The biasing member biases the first connecting member away from the second connecting member when the first and second mating features are mated. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341915 | Pipe Coupling Device - A coupling device comprises a body in which a passageway is formed which extends from an end aperture of such body to receive a pipe. A collar is positioned partially within the passageway to allow axial translation and has an annular flange outside the end aperture and flexible arms which extend in the passageway. The coupling device further comprises a safety mechanism having a cylindrical portion capable of being fitted on the portion of pipe straddling the end aperture so as to position the cylindrical portion between the pipe and the collar. The safety mechanism also has a safety fork connected to the cylindrical portion and which accommodates positioning of the collar between the body and the annular flange of the collar to inhibit axial movement of the collar towards the body of the device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341916 | MALE FITTING WITH ACTUATING RETAINING FEATURE - A male fitting has a body that defines a fluid passage that extends through the body from a first end to a second end. The body may include a first portion adjacent to the first end, a second portion adjacent to the second end and a middle portion separating the first and second portions. The body may further define a slot between the middle portion and the second end. The slot extends at least partially circumferentially around the body. An actuating member may extend at least partially around the body. The actuating member may have at least one stop feature that engages with the body, and a retaining feature that is at least partially aligned with the slot. A spring disposed between the body and the actuating member may exert a force on the actuating member so as to position the retaining feature radially outward from the slot. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341917 | Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System Female Component - A quick connect/disconnect system female component includes a first end portion, a second end portion, a fluid channel, and a first mating feature. The first end portion defines a first coupling portion. The second end portion defines a second coupling portion. The second coupling portion is configured to couple with a male quick connect/disconnect system component. The fluid channel extends between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first mating feature is on an external surface of the second end portion and is configured to rotatably engage a second mating feature on an internal surface of the male quick connect/disconnect system component. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341918 | Faucet Fast Connector - A faucet fast connector comprises a connecting part and an outflow part. The connecting part includes a plate used to allow water inflow and configure through holes. The outflow part includes an accommodating element having a stopper to allow an end of an elastic element to abut against, an accommodating area inside the accommodating element, a gasket located in the accommodating area and having a flow guide hole for forming displacement with the through hole, a blocking element located on the other side of the elastic element and corresponding to the gasket, and an air hole located under the accommodating area and connected in communication with the inside and outside of the accommodating element. Exterior air can enter into the air hole to drain out the water remaining in the outflow part thereby preventing frozen water problems under low temperature. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341919 | Connector Fitting - A fluid coupling including an annular adapter with a cam receiving groove and an annular coupler slidable onto the adapter with cam levers movable to engage cams within the cam receiving groove. The adapter is made of Ultra High Density Polyethylene and has a metal insert or collar defining the cam receiving groove. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341920 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC CURRENT WHICH IS PRODUCED BY THE FORCE OF INERTIAL MOVEMENT IN SLOT CARS OR THE LIKE AND THROUGH THE USE OF MAGNETIC LEVITATION - System to generate electrical energy by magnetic levitation, using inertia propulsion force exerted by the railway carriages or similar, as used in entertaining games, characterized because system is formed with some alternators, which generate the current through the force of the rotational movement of the shafts connected to the transmission system of each of the wheels of the carriages, the alternators generates current, which is driven through power lines to a transformer provided with ground connections, through charcoal located at the wheels as a safety; generated current to transformer is driven by a high voltage line to a pantograph which allows to deliver the generated current to high voltage cables or stored in batteries for further use. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341921 | SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING ENERGY THROUGH THE ACTION OF WAVES - A system and method for generating energy from tuning the natural frequency of masses relative to a ground plane and an external three. In some embodiments the external three is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341922 | Method and module for measuring the rate of change of frequency of waveforms related to converter units in wind turbine generators - Method and module for measuring the rate of change of frequency of a waveform related to a converter unit of a wind turbine generator, comprising: measuring an instantaneous value of said rate of change of frequency of the waveform, calculating a first filtered value of said rate of change of frequency, said first filtered value having good accuracy but low time response, and calculating a second filtered value of said rate of change of frequency said second filtered value having a good time response but low accuracy, comparing said first and second filtered values and selecting that an output value of said measured rate of change is based on said first or second filtered values depending on said comparison. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341923 | BATTERY PACK HAVING LINEAR VOLTAGE PROFILE, AND SOC ALGORITHM APPLYING TO THE BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a rechargeable battery module and a battery management system for controlling charging and/or discharging of the battery module. The battery module may include a substantially linear charging and discharging voltage-time profile within at least part of the charging and discharging cycle of the battery module, and the battery management system may be configured to calculate a state of charge of the battery module by using linear charging and/or discharging characteristics of the battery module. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341924 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY USING CAPTURE OF CARBON DIOXIDE - A process for enhanced oil recovery includes the steps of producing steam in at least a first pressure range and a second pressure range, passing the steam of the first pressure range to a steam turbine so as to produce power therefrom, passing the steam of the second pressure range to an amine capture system such that carbon dioxide is delivered therefrom, and injecting the carbon dioxide from the amine capture system into a well for enhanced oil recovery. Steam of a third pressure range can be passed to an absorption chiller so as to cool a liquid therein. The first pressure range is greater than the second pressure range. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341925 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING GREEN ENERGY - The present invention provides an inexpensive and environmentally friendly system and method for producing energy utilizing a gravitation drip technique. A clean burning liquid fuel is dripped from an upper container into a lower container that houses a heat-absorbing substrate. A combustion reaction is initiated between the fuel and the heat absorbing substrate to produce a continuous flame. Thermal energy from the flame and the combustion process is retained by the heat-absorbing substrate. The thermal energy from the flame and/or heat-absorbing substrate can be harvested to convert water into steam. This steam energy can be harnessed to generate mechanical energy and produce electricity. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341926 | Wavewheel - Using creativity, prior art (in general) and the prior art of generating electricity from water flow (in particular) this invention creates machinery to generate electricity from water waves. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341927 | MAGNETOSTRICTIVE WAVE ENERGY HARVESTER WITH HEAVE PLATE - A device for generating electricity includes a buoyant structure, a heave plate, at least one load carrying structure that is mechanically coupled to both the buoyant structure and the heave plate, and at least one magnetostrictive element. The magnetostrictive element is configured to to experienceforce changes applied by the load carrying structure caused by hydrodynamic forces acting on the device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341928 | DEEP WATER POWER GENERATION SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A system for generation of power using an apparatus in deep water is disclosed. The system includes a ballast buoy configured to achieve a desired depth in the deep water, a substantially vertical hollow tube attached to the ballast buoy that is submerged under water when the ballast buoy achieves the desired depth in the deep water, and a converter for converting the physical environment created in the substantially vertical hollow tube by placement of the ballast buoy at the desired depth in the deep water. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341929 | ORGANIC FLASH CYCLES FOR EFFICIENT POWER PRODUCTION - This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus related to an Organic Flash Cycle (OFC). In one aspect, a modified OFC system includes a pump, a heat exchanger, a flash evaporator, a high pressure turbine, a throttling valve, a mixer, a low pressure turbine, and a condenser. The heat exchanger is coupled to an outlet of the pump. The flash evaporator is coupled to an outlet of the heat exchanger. The high pressure turbine is coupled to a vapor outlet of the flash evaporator. The throttling valve is coupled to a liquid outlet of the flash evaporator. The mixer is coupled to an outlet of the throttling valve and to an outlet of the high pressure turbine. The low pressure turbine is coupled to an outlet of the mixer. The condenser is coupled to an outlet of the low pressure turbine and to an inlet of the pump. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341930 | TURBINE ASSEMBLY, AND KIT WITH COMPONENTS FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A turbine assembly for generating electricity from kinetic energy of a moving fluid flow. The turbine assembly includes an elongated casing defining a fluid channel through which the fluid flow is allowed to travel, as well as an inlet and an outlet for respectively receiving and releasing the fluid flow to and from the fluid channel. The assembly also includes a main rotor contained within the casing and intersecting the fluid channel, the main rotor being rotatably moveable with respect to the casing via a pivoting component. The main rotor has a closed-loop arrangement provided with a plurality of rotor vanes each defining a neighbouring closed-loop rotor passage, the main rotor being rotatably driven via the passage of fluid flow through its closed-loop arrangement, and the closed-loop arrangement being further configured for imparting a forced rotational movement to the fluid flow exiting from the main rotor. The assembly also includes a main generator being operatively connectable to the main rotor and being driven by a rotation of the main rotor, in order to generate electricity, the main generator being contained within the casing and being positioned within the casing via a supporting component so as to be placed in a vortex region defined by the forced rotational movement of the fluid flow exiting the main rotor. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341931 | POWER GENERATOR UTILIZING INTERMITTENT FLUID FLOW - The invention is a power generator using intermittent fluid flow. The invention facilitates the harnessing of electric power from intermittent wind sources. The apparatus includes panels that are pivotally attached to a frame at a substantially horizontal orientation or are at an acute angle to the horizontal. As wind blows, the panels lift upward relative to the horizontal. Alternatively, the panels may be vertical and attached to an inclined track where the panels move up the track as the wind blows. This motion is transferred to a permanent magnet alternator either via the rotation of a shaft at the pivot point or via a connector rod attached to a leading edge of the panel. The motion may also be transferred by actuating a hydraulic cylinder. This motion pressurizes the cylinder and the pressurized hydraulic fluid may later be transferred into electric power via a hydraulic generator. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341932 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER - An energy generation system works to convert wind created by aircraft exhaust into electrical power. The system uses a modified version of an Archimedes screw-shaped wind turbine placed behind a runway to collect the energy, currently wasted, from the aircraft and convert it to usable electricity. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341933 | System for Generating Electrical Energy from Low Speed Wind Energy by Means of Two Systems of Drive Blades - The invention relates to a system for generating electrical energy from wind energy, said system being characterized in that the design makes use of small air currents and does not require a large amount of air in order to generate electrical energy or power. This system incorporates two generating technologies designed based on the vertical rotation axis concept, achieving movement that is independent of wind direction. The invention combines two technologies, namely: one based on drag forces, ideal for low speed conditions; and another based on lift force, which is best for high speed work. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341934 | HYBRID POWER GENERATOR COUPLED TO GRAVITY POWER GENERATOR USING BALANCE WHICH HAS PRESSURE LOAD DEVICE - There is provided a hybrid power generating system for hydraulic power, thermal power (nuclear power) turbines, geothermal, an engine room of a ship, wind power, solar power, a train (high-speed underground electric railway). The system of the present invention for existing hydraulic power, thermal power (nuclear power) turbines, geothermal, an engine room of a ship, wind power, solar power, a train (high-speed underground electric railway), a factory or the like is installed in a space for a power generator in sites of primary, secondary, tertiary substations. A torque converter automatic transmission which serves as a coupling clutch is coupled with a rotating shaft of a motor of the above, a cylinder of pressure load equipment working with a weight, water pressure, oil pressure, air pressure or the like which is suitable for potential energy serving as output is provided on each end of a load balance, a power which is increased according to a ratio of balances is transmitted to cylinders of a reciprocating balance at a fulcrum position, the increased power is input by a crank and combined in the power generator, and thereby output is increased. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341935 | RECLAIMING ENERGY FROM WASTE WATER IN TALL BUILINGS - Electrical power is generated from falling liquids such as captured rain water, gray water and black water in tall buildings using two or more reservoirs. Fill valves for each of the reservoirs are controlled to fill the first reservoir in a raised position while emptying the second reservoir in a lowered position. When full, the first reservoir is dropped to the lowered position while imparting mechanical energy to an electrical generator and while raising the second reservoir. Next, the second reservoir is filled until full while the first reservoir is emptied, followed by dropping the second reservoir to the lowered position while imparting mechanical energy to the electrical generator and while raising the first reservoir. The cycle is repeated so that electrical generation from the falling of the liquid avoids the liquid contacting or passing through a turbine or impeller. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341936 | TUNABLE VIBRATION ENERGY HARVESTER AND METHOD - In one embodiment, an energy harvester is provided. The energy harvester includes, an energy conversion device configured to convert vibrational energy to electrical energy, a mass coupled to the energy conversion device, and at least one biasing mechanism coupled to the mass. The biasing mechanism is selectively adjustable and selectively adjusting the biasing mechanism adjusts a resonance frequency of the energy conversion device and the mass. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341937 | RECLAIMING ENERGY FROM WASTE WATER IN TALL BUILDINGS - Electrical power is generated from falling liquids such as captured rain water, gray water and black water in tall buildings using two or more reservoirs. Fill valves for each of the reservoirs are controlled to fill the first reservoir in a raised position while emptying the second reservoir in a lowered position. When full, the first reservoir is dropped to the lowered position while imparting mechanical energy to an electrical generator and while raising the second reservoir. Next, the second reservoir is filled until full while the first reservoir is emptied, followed by dropping the second reservoir to the lowered position while imparting mechanical energy to the electrical generator and while raising the first reservoir. The cycle is repeated so that electrical generation from the falling of the liquid avoids the liquid contacting or passing through a turbine or impeller. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341938 | LID LOCK APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A lid lock apparatus for a vehicle includes a housing, a moving member supported within the housing, and a biasing member to bias the moving member in a direction in which the moving member engages with the lid member, the biasing member including a coil portion wound in a spiral shape and arranged at a lower side of the moving member so that an axial center of the coil portion is in a skewed position relative to an axis of the moving member, a fixed arm extending from a first end portion of the coil portion to engage with the housing, and a moving arm extending from a second end portion of the coil portion to engage with the moving member, the moving arm being deflected in a circumferential direction of the coil portion relative to the fixed arm by a movement of the moving member. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341939 | Gate Latch - A gate latch release mechanism has a cylindrical tubular guide having a first length, a mechanism to firmly fasten the tubular guide in a hole through a gate member, a compression spring having a length less than the length of the tubular guide, the compression spring positioned within the tubular guide and having a first end bearing on a shoulder at a first end of the tubular guide, a flexible line of a length substantially longer than the tubular guide, the line passing through the compression spring and the tubular guide, and having a handle on one end and a coupling interface on an opposite end, and a planar element securely fastened to the line within the tubular guide, with the planar element bearing on a second end of the compression spring within the tubular guide. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341940 | ZipHer: Decorative device designed to pull zippers located on the backs of dresses - in particular invisible zippers - up and down - ZipHer® is a decorative device to pull garment hard-to-reach or back zippers up and down. The way an “invisible zipper” is sewn into a garment makes the zipper invisible and hidden in a seam. The only part of the invisible zipper that is left accessible is the pull tab which lacks the large hole of traditional zippers. ZipHer is a stand alone zipper aid that is inserted into the tiny connector link between the zipper pull tab and the slider. The ZipHer hook is designed not to dislodge while zipping up or down and is strong enough to pull up zippers on form fitting garments. The flexible ball chain can be wrapped around the hand to accommodate various heights. ZipHer, commercially available at www.primaproductions.com, has been sold to over 600 people in the United States and many foreign countries. | 2013-12-26 |