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20100270033 | TUBULAR GUIDING AND GRIPPING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method and an apparatus to guide a tubular member are described herein. The apparatus includes a bore with a longitudinal axis extending therethrough and configured to support a tubular member, the apparatus having a first opening formed at a first side thereof, a second opening formed at a second side thereof, and an inner wall extending from the first opening to the second opening. The apparatus further includes a first guiding member disposed adjacent to the first opening of the bowl and a second guiding member disposed adjacent to the second opening of the bowl. | 10-28-2010 |
20130126189 | TUBULAR GUIDING AND GRIPPING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method and an apparatus to guide a tubular member are described herein. The apparatus includes a bore with a longitudinal axis extending therethrough and configured to support a tubular member, the apparatus having a first opening formed at a first side thereof, a second opening formed at a second side thereof, and an inner wall extending from the first opening to the second opening. The apparatus further includes a first guiding member disposed adjacent to the first opening of the bowl and a second guiding member disposed adjacent to the second opening of the bowl. | 05-23-2013 |
20150152699 | TUBULAR GUIDING AND GRIPPING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method and an apparatus to guide a tubular member are described herein. The apparatus includes a bore with a longitudinal axis extending therethrough and configured to support a tubular member, the apparatus having a first opening formed at a first side thereof, a second opening formed at a second side thereof, and an inner wall extending from the first opening to the second opening. The apparatus further includes a first guiding member disposed adjacent to the first opening of the bowl and a second guiding member disposed adjacent to the second opening of the bowl. | 06-04-2015 |
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20110002888 | Albumin Fusion Proteins - The present invention encompasses albumin fusion proteins. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the albumin fusion proteins of the invention are also encompassed by the invention, as are vectors containing these nucleic acids, host cells transformed with these nucleic acids vectors, and methods of making the albumin fusion proteins of the invention and using these nucleic acids, vectors, and/or host cells. Additionally the present invention encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising albumin fusion proteins and methods of treating, preventing, or ameliorating diseases, disorders or conditions using albumin fusion proteins of the invention. | 01-06-2011 |
20110312900 | BChE ALBUMIN FUSIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF COCAINE ABUSE - A method of attenuating a biological effect of cocaine exposure in a primate. Such method includes administering to the primate an amount of a BChE-albumin fusion protein comprising the amino acid substitutions A227S, S315G, A356W, and Y360G, wherein the amount of the fusion protein is effective to cause attenuation of the biological effect of cocaine exposure in the primate. | 12-22-2011 |
20120100166 | Ang-2 Binding Complexes and Uses Thereof - Complexes containing one or more modular recognition domains (MRDs) and MRDs attached to scaffolds including antibodies are described. The manufacture of these complexes are the use of these complexes to treat and diagnose diseases and disorders are also described. | 04-26-2012 |
20130259868 | Ang-2 Binding Complexes and Uses Thereof - Complexes containing one or more modular recognition domains (MRDs) and MRDs attached to scaffold's including antibodies are described. The manufacture of these complexes are the use of these complexes to treat and diagnose diseases and disorders are also described. | 10-03-2013 |
20140065126 | BChE ALBUMIN FUSIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF COCAINE ABUSE - A method of attenuating a biological effect of cocaine exposure in a primate. Such method includes administering to the primate an amount of a BChE-albumin fusion protein comprising the amino acid substitutions A227S, S315G, A356W, and Y360G, wherein the amount of the fusion protein is effective to cause attenuation of the biological effect of cocaine exposure in the primate. | 03-06-2014 |
20140065142 | Multivalent and Monovalent Multispecific Complexes and Their Uses - Compositions containing multivalent and monovalent multispecific complexes having scaffolds such as antibodies that support such binding functionalities are described. The use of and methods of compositions containing multivalent and monovalent multispecific complexes having scaffolds, such as antibodies, that support such binding functionalities are also described. | 03-06-2014 |
20150210765 | Multivalent and Monovalent Multispecific Complexes and Their Uses - Compositions containing multivalent and monovalent multispecific complexes having scaffolds such as antibodies that support such binding functionalities are described. The use of and methods of compositions containing multivalent and monovalent multispecific complexes having scaffolds, such as antibodies, that support such binding functionalities are also described. | 07-30-2015 |
20160046678 | MULTIVALENT AND MONOVALENT MULTISPECIFIC COMPLEXES AND THEIR USES - Compositions containing multivalent and monovalent multispecific complexes having scaffolds such as antibodies that support such binding functionalities are described. The use of and methods of compositions containing multivalent and monovalent multispecific complexes having scaffolds, such as antibodies, that support such binding functionalities are also described. | 02-18-2016 |
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20090097123 | Light diffusing articles - A light diffusing article that has, on at least one surface, convergent lens particles or divergent lens particles. | 04-16-2009 |
20110105677 | Light-Scattering Compositions - Light-scattering compositions comprising diffuser polymer particles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the light-scattering compositions. | 05-05-2011 |
20120070655 | UV-REFLECTING COMPOSITIONS - A composition containing polymeric particles. The polymeric particles have an average particle diameter from 30 to 300 nm and a Vicker's scale hardness from 100 to 700 Kgf/mm | 03-22-2012 |
20120070656 | ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATINGS - A composition comprising polymeric particles having an average particle diameter from 0.5 to 30 μm and Vicker's scale hardness from 100 to 700 Kgf/mm | 03-22-2012 |
20120071602 | IR-REFLECTING COMPOSITIONS - A composition comprising multistage polymeric particles having an average particle diameter from 0.5 to 15 μm and a Vicker's scale hardness from 100 to 700 Kgf/mm | 03-22-2012 |
20130052357 | CLEAR MATTE COATING - A clear polymeric matte coating including from 10% to 65% by weight, based on the weight of the coating, of a first polymer having a calculated Tg of from −60° C. to 100° C.; from 10% to 80% by weight, based on the weight of the coating, of a second particulate polymer having an average particle diameter of from 0.5 microns to 30 microns; and from 0.1% to 15% by weight, based on the weight of the coating, of an aminosilane is provided. Also provided is an aqueous polymeric coating composition form which the clear matte coating may be formed and a method for improving the matting efficiency of an emulsion polymer having a calculated Tg of from −60° C. to 150° C. and an average particle diameter of from 0.5 microns to 30 microns in a coating. | 02-28-2013 |
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20140283620 | DEVICE, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE DELIVERY OF FLUIDS THROUGH A DRIP CHAMBER - A device, method, and system are provided for monitoring the delivery of fluids through a drip chamber. The device includes an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source and an EMR detector. A device body is employed to position the source and detector about the drip chamber so that the source and detector define an optical path across the drip chamber. A processor device is employed to detect fluid drops from differences between detector signal values separated by a lag time. The flow rate is determined from a drip factor and the detection of multiple drops. In the context of delivering intravenous (IV) fluids, a battery powered handheld monitoring device that includes the source, detector, device body, and processor device may be affixed to a drip chamber included in an infusion set. The device includes a user interface, including buttons, a display, and an audio speaker, for the input and output of information. | 09-25-2014 |
20160045660 | DEVICE, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE DELIVERY OF FLUIDS THROUGH A DRIP CHAMBER - A device, method, and system are provided for monitoring the delivery of fluids through a drip chamber. The device includes an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source and an EMR detector. A device body is employed to position the source and detector about the drip chamber so that the source and detector define an optical path across the drip chamber. A processor device is employed to detect fluid drops from differences between detector signal values separated by a lag time. The flow rate is determined from a drip factor and the detection of multiple drops. In the context of delivering intravenous (IV) fluids, a battery powered handheld monitoring device that includes the source, detector, device body, and processor device may be affixed to a drip chamber included in an infusion set. The device includes a user interface, including buttons, a display, and an audio speaker, for the input and output of information. | 02-18-2016 |
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20090294123 | MULTI-POINT INJECTION SYSTEM FOR OILFIELD OPERATIONS - A system monitors and controls the injection of additives into formation fluids recovered through a well may include a plurality of nozzles that receive the injection fluid from an umbilical disposed in a well. Each nozzle may have an associated flow control element that is configured to affect a flow of the injection fluid ejected through the associated nozzle. The umbilical may include one or more filters positioned in a first of two parallel conduits formed along the umbilical. An occlusion member restricts in a second of the two conduits. The occlusion member permits flow in the second conduit after a predetermined pressure differential exists in the second conduit. The system may include a plurality of pressure sensors disposed along the umbilical, and an injector unit that dispenses fluid into the umbilical. A controller operatively coupled to the injector unit operates the injector in response to measurements from the pressure sensors. | 12-03-2009 |
20100116509 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING A COMPONENT OF A BOREHOLE ASSEMBLY - An apparatus for aligning a component includes: a downhole sub including a plurality of first axially extending tapered members, the plurality of first axially extending tapered members configured to engage a plurality of second axially extending tapered members of a downhole carrier in an interlocking engagement and prevent rotation of the downhole carrier relative to the downhole sub. | 05-13-2010 |
20120325468 | FLUID MIGRATION SHUT-OFF - A downhole assembly, including a line operatively arranged to carry a first fluid, and a trap arranged in fluid communication with the line, the trap operatively arranged to enable the first fluid to flow in a first direction, while capturing a second fluid in a compartment, thereby preventing migration of the second fluid through the line in a second direction opposite to the first direction. | 12-27-2012 |
20150008003 | SELECTIVE PLUGGING ELEMENT AND METHOD OF SELECTIVELY PLUGGING A CHANNEL THEREWITH - An assembly for assisting performance of an operation involving a hardenable fluid in an axial flowbore of a casing string including a carrier disposed at the casing string. An operative device is carried by the carrier. A channel connects between the operative device and the axial flowbore. A plugging element is positioned in the channel that protects the operative device by preventing the hardenable fluid from entering the channel, and the plugging element is reconfigurable to selectively permit communication between the operative device and the axial flowbore via the channel. A method of protecting and using an operative device disposed at a casing string is also included. | 01-08-2015 |
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20120287582 | Panel-Molded Electronic Assemblies - A method of encapsulating a panel of electronic components such as power converters reduces wasted printed circuit board area. The panel, which may include a plurality of components, may be cut into one or more individual pieces after encapsulation with the mold forming part of the finished product, e.g. providing heat sink fins or a surface mount solderable surface. Interconnection features provided along boundaries of individual circuits are exposed during the singulation process providing electrical connections to the components without wasting valuable PCB surface area. The molds may include various internal features such as registration features accurately locating the circuit board within the mold cavity, interlocking contours for structural integrity of the singulated module, contours to match component shapes and sizes enhancing heat removal from internal components and reducing the required volume of encapsulant, clearance channels providing safety agency spacing and setbacks for the interconnects. Wide cuts may be made in the molds after encapsulation reducing thermal stresses and reducing the thickness of material to be cut during subsequent singulation. External mold features can include various fin configurations for heat sinks, flat surfaces for surface mounting or soldering, etc. Blank mold panels may be machined to provide some or all of the above features in an on-demand manufacturing system. Connection adapters may be provided to use the modules in vertical or horizontal mounting positions in connector, through-hole, surface-mount solder variations. The interconnects may be plated to provide a connectorized module that may be inserted into a mating connector. | 11-15-2012 |
20140355218 | Panel-Molded Electronic Assemblies - A method of encapsulating a panel of electronic components such as power converters reduces wasted printed circuit board area. The panel, which may include a plurality of components, may be cut into one or more individual pieces after encapsulation. The mold may be used to form part of the finished product. Interconnection features provided along boundaries of individual circuits are exposed during the singulation process providing electrical connections to the components without wasting valuable PCB surface area. The molds may include various internal features. Wide cuts may be made in the molds after encapsulation reducing thermal stresses. Blank mold panels may be machined to provide some or all of the above features in an on-demand manufacturing system. Connection adapters may be provided to use the modules in vertical or horizontal mounting positions in connector, through-hole, surface-mount solder variations. | 12-04-2014 |
20150181719 | PANEL-MOLDED ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES - A method of encapsulating a panel of electronic components such as power converters reduces wasted printed circuit board area. The panel, which may include a plurality of components, may be cut into one or more individual pieces after encapsulation with the mold forming part of the finished product, e.g. providing heat sink fins or a surface mount solderable surface. Interconnection features provided along boundaries of individual circuits are exposed during the singulation process providing electrical connections to the components without wasting valuable PCB surface area. The molds may include various internal features such as registration features accurately locating the circuit board within the mold cavity, interlocking contours for structural integrity of the singulated module, contours to match component shapes and sizes enhancing heat removal from internal components and reducing the required volume of encapsulant, clearance channels providing safety agency spacing and setbacks for the interconnects. Wide cuts may be made in the molds after encapsulation reducing thermal stresses and reducing the thickness of material to be cut during subsequent singulation. External mold features can include various fin configurations for heat sinks, flat surfaces for surface mounting or soldering, etc. Blank mold panels may be machined to provide some or all of the above features in an on-demand manufacturing system. Connection adapters may be provided to use the modules in vertical or horizontal mounting positions in connector, through-hole, surface-mount solder variations. The interconnects may be plated to provide a connectorized module that may be inserted into a mating connector. | 06-25-2015 |
20150181727 | PANEL-MOLDED ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES - A method of encapsulating a panel of electronic components such as power converters reduces wasted printed circuit board area. The panel, which may include a plurality of components, may be cut into one or more individual pieces after encapsulation with the mold forming part of the finished product, e.g. providing heat sink fins or a surface mount solderable surface. Interconnection features provided along boundaries of individual circuits are exposed during the singulation process providing electrical connections to the components without wasting valuable PCB surface area. The molds may include various internal features such as registration features accurately locating the circuit board within the mold cavity, interlocking contours for structural integrity of the singulated module, contours to match component shapes and sizes enhancing heat removal from internal components and reducing the required volume of encapsulant, clearance channels providing safety agency spacing and setbacks for the interconnects. Wide cuts may be made in the molds after encapsulation reducing thermal stresses and reducing the thickness of material to be cut during subsequent singulation. External mold features can include various fin configurations for heat sinks, flat surfaces for surface mounting or soldering, etc. Blank mold panels may be machined to provide some or all of the above features in an on-demand manufacturing system. Connection adapters may be provided to use the modules in vertical or horizontal mounting positions in connector, through-hole, surface-mount solder variations. The interconnects may be plated to provide a connectorized module that may be inserted into a mating connector. | 06-25-2015 |
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20090196496 | METHODS FOR RECOMMENDING A PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT AND TOOLS THEREFOR - A method of product recommendation includes receiving an image taken of a tool, disposed against a target substrate and including a frame with an aperture in which the substrate is visible and a color correction scale disposed proximate to the aperture, the scale having at least a first color correction region and a second color correction region, the color of the first region being different than the color of the second region. The method also includes locating a color correction scale region of the image corresponding to the scale and a target substrate region of the image corresponding to the substrate visible in the aperture, analyzing the scale region to determine a color correction, correcting the image according to the color correction, extracting a set of substrate region values from the substrate region of the image, and generating a product recommendation according to the set of substrate region values. | 08-06-2009 |
20090235946 | Cosmetic color-selection tool - A cosmetic color-selection tool comprises at least one monochromatic black area and a plurality of discrete sample regions, each sample region comprising a single cosmetic color having a perimeter thereof, wherein at least a portion of the perimeter of each of the sample regions abuts the monochromatic black area. | 09-24-2009 |
20110064307 | METHODS FOR RECOMMENDING PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT AND TOOLS THEREFOR - A tool including a frame that includes an aperture and a boundary marker disposed about the aperture. The boundary marker includes a first marker region disposed about the aperture and a second marker region disposed about the first marker region. The color of the first marker region is different from the color of the second marker region. The tool also includes a color correction scale disposed proximate to the aperture. The color correction scale has at least a first color correction region and a second color correction region. The color of the first and second color correction regions each have an LCh value of between L=73.5 C=15.3 h=55.6 and L=32.5 C=11.6 h=48.3. | 03-17-2011 |
20130057866 | Systems, Devices, and Methods For Providing Products and Consultations - Included are embodiments for a color calibration device formed from a flexible, elongate strip of material that is formable into a headband. The color calibration device includes a first color correction region comprising a plurality of color chips and a second color correction region comprising a plurality of color chips, wherein the first color correction region and the second color correction region are positioned on opposite sides of a mid-point of the flexible, elongate strip of material. | 03-07-2013 |
20160037159 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PRODUCTS AND CONSULTATIONS - Included are embodiments for a color calibration device formed from a flexible, elongate strip of material that is formable into a headband. The color calibration device includes a first color correction region comprising a plurality of color chips and a second color correction region comprising a plurality of color chips, wherein the first color correction region and the second color correction region are positioned on opposite sides of a mid-point of the flexible, elongate strip of material. | 02-04-2016 |
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20130062542 | High-Flow Electro-Hydraulic Actuator - Embodiments of the invention provide a high-reliability, cost-effective electro-hydraulic servo-valve assembly that is not susceptible to failure caused by contaminated fluid. In particular embodiments, the electro-hydraulic servo-valve assembly includes a rotary valve that may be actuated by either a direct-coupled Limited Angle Torque (LAT) motor, a geared, brushless DC motor, or some other rotary electric actuating element with an integrated driver circuit. In particular embodiments, the rotary valve element made up of an outer sleeve element and an inner spool element, with matching ports and slots, respectively. | 03-14-2013 |
20150323085 | HIGH-FLOW ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR - Embodiments of the invention provide a high-reliability, cost-effective electro-hydraulic servo-valve assembly that is not susceptible to failure caused by contaminated fluid. In particular embodiments, the electro-hydraulic servo-valve assembly includes a rotary valve that may be actuated by either a direct-coupled Limited Angle Torque (LAT) motor, a geared, brushless DC motor, or some other rotary electric actuating element with an integrated driver circuit. In particular embodiments, the rotary valve element made up of an outer sleeve element and an inner spool element, with matching ports and slots, respectively. | 11-12-2015 |
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20110198340 | TRIAC CONTROL OF POSITIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT (PTC) HEATERS IN ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS - An electric heating module for a room air conditioning system and methods are presented in which the duty cycle of the electric heater banks are controlled to limit the inrush current during the startup phase of the heater or to supplement the heat generated by the heat pump when the heat capacity of the heat pump nears the heat loss of the room being heated. | 08-18-2011 |
20110308266 | AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH ADAPTIVE AIRFLOW - An conditioner system includes a housing having an upper opening and a lower opening, and a sealed refrigeration system supported by the housing for providing cold air in a cooling mode. Additionally, a heater is disposed in the housing for providing warm air in a warming mode. An adaptive airflow control unit is disposed in the housing and is configured to discharge the cold air from the upper opening in order to transmit the cold air upward and high in an environment of the air conditioner system in the cooling mode and to discharge the warm air from the lower opening in order to transmit the warm air downward and low in the environment in the warming mode. | 12-22-2011 |
20120006525 | WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER DEMAND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT RESPONSE - An appliance for conditioning air of an associated room and an associated method for controlling an air conditioner are disclosed, the controller selectively adjusting operation of the air conditioning appliance based on historical operating data. The controller adjusts a set-point of the appliance for a preselected period of time in response to the historical operating data of the appliance when the appliance operates in an energy savings mode. In one arrangement, the controller is configured to receive and process data regarding whether the appliance has been operating over a predetermined time period before a utility demand state signal is received. The controller is configured to receive and process data relating to similar time periods of operation, and more particularly may include receiving data from the last two consecutive days where similar time periods of those days are analyzed. The controller may be configured to receive and process data relating to the rate of change in the temperature. Further, an override feature may be included to maintain operation of the appliance in a normal operation mode if ambient temperature reaches a predetermined threshold value. Another feature is that the controller determines whether the compressor has been operational less than a preselected period of time and, if so, the compressor is operated until such time period has elapsed. | 01-12-2012 |
20120029725 | SMART HYBRID THERMOSTAT - A system and method for controlling operation of a hybrid heating system that includes a heat pump and a gas heater is disclosed. Peak demand or pricing information is received from gas and electric utilities, and outdoor ambient temperature data is also fed to a smart hybrid thermostat. A controller processes this data and calculates overall efficiency of operating the heat pump versus the gas heater by accessing stored performance data relating to the heat pump in memory. | 02-02-2012 |
20120312806 | DEMAND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT OVERRIDE OPTIONS - An appliance and method for enabling a consumer to easily override a low energy mode of an appliance to enable a feature or function of the appliance not typically available in the low energy mode. When an appliance or device is in an energy savings mode, multiple consumer requests for a given feature or function within a prescribed period of time can operate to override the energy savings mode and permit operation of the feature and/or function. | 12-13-2012 |
20130253708 | ADAPTIVE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR AN APPLIANCE - A system includes a meter, one or more sensors, a room air conditioner (RAC) comprising one or more power-consuming features/functions and a controller configured to control the one or more power-consuming features/functions. The system further includes an accessory computing device coupled with the RAC, the meter, and the one or more sensors. The accessory computing device is configured to receive and process a signal, and in response to the signal, instruct the RAC to operate in a particular operating mode. The particular operating mode may be an energy-management mode. | 09-26-2013 |
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20130293996 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING AN APPLIANCE JUNCTION - A system for protecting an electrical junction having a first pin and a second pin is provided. The system includes a first circuit protection device coupled to the first pin and configured to sense at least a first current and a second circuit protection device coupled to the second pin and configured to sense at least a second current. Each of the first circuit protection device and the second circuit protection device includes a trip mechanism configured to interrupt current flowing through a respective circuit protection device and a trip unit operatively coupled to the trip mechanism. The trip unit is configured to activate the trip mechanism based on a determination that a respective current exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 11-07-2013 |
20140151361 | HYBRID HEATER ASSEMBLY - A heater assembly includes one or more first heating elements, the one or more first heating elements being characterized by a positive temperature coefficient; and one or more second heating elements, the one or more second heating elements comprising resistance wire elements. The one or more second heating elements are positioned in proximity to the one or more first heating elements such that at least one of the one or more second heating elements is configured to, upon being powered on, pre-heat at least one of the one or more first heating elements before the at least one first heating element is powered on. | 06-05-2014 |
20140151364 | HYBRID HEATER ASSEMBLY WITH HEATING ELEMENTS HAVING DIFFERENT WATTAGE DENSITIES - A heater assembly includes one or more first heating elements characterized by a first wattage density, and one or more second heating elements characterized by a second wattage density. The second wattage density is greater than the first wattage density. The one or more second heating elements are interspersed with the one or more first heating elements. | 06-05-2014 |
20160061467 | AIR CONDITIONER UNIT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - Air conditioner units and methods for operating air conditioner units are provided. A method includes determining an operational mode for the air conditioner unit, the air conditioner unit comprising a plurality of heater banks, and determining a speed of a blower fan of the air conditioner unit when the operational mode is a heating mode. The method further includes comparing an input current level to a current threshold value when the speed is a low speed, and disabling one of the plurality of heater banks when the input current level is greater than or equal to the current threshold value. | 03-03-2016 |
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20100264183 | MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAG - A motorcycle saddlebag is formed of a plurality of panels joined by structural adhesives. The saddlebag includes an outer panel, an inner panel, a lid, and a hinge. Some embodiments may also include a bottom panel. The lid is coupled to the outer panel by the hinge. The inner panel includes flanges extending around at least some of its perimeter edges. The outer panel is generally C-shaped shaped and receives the inner panel such that the flanges engage inner surfaces of the outer panel. Structural adhesives bond the flanges to the inner surfaces of the outer panel such that the outer and inner panel (and, in some embodiments, the bottom panel) cooperate to define a storage chamber. In some embodiments, portions of the outer panel extend beyond the inner panel and may be trimmed after bonding of the inner and outer panels to customize an inner contour of the saddlebag for different motorcycle applications. | 10-21-2010 |
20100264185 | MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAG - A motorcycle saddlebag is formed of a plurality of panels. The saddlebag includes an outer panel, an inner panel, a lid, and a hinge. Some embodiments may also include a bottom panel. The lid is coupled to the outer panel by the hinge. The inner panel includes flanges extending around at least some of its perimeter edges. The outer panel is generally C-shaped shaped and receives the inner panel such that the flanges engage inner surfaces of the outer panel. The flanges are joined to the inner surfaces of the outer panel such that the outer and inner panel (and, in some embodiments, the bottom panel) cooperate to define a storage chamber. In some embodiments, portions of the outer panel extend beyond the inner panel and may be trimmed after bonding of the inner and outer panels to customize an inner contour of the saddlebag for different motorcycle applications. | 10-21-2010 |
20110192872 | MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAG - A motorcycle saddlebag is formed of a plurality of panels. The saddlebag includes an outer panel, an inner panel, a lid, and a hinge. Some embodiments may also include a bottom panel. The lid is coupled to the outer panel by the hinge. The inner panel includes flanges extending around at least some of its perimeter edges. The outer panel is generally U-shaped shaped and receives the inner panel such that the flanges engage inner surfaces of the outer panel. The flanges are joined to the inner surfaces of the outer panel such that the outer and inner panel (and, in some embodiments, a bottom panel) cooperate to define a storage chamber. In some embodiments, portions of the outer panel extend beyond the inner panel and may be trimmed after bonding of the inner and outer panels to customize an inner contour of the saddlebag for different motorcycle applications. | 08-11-2011 |
20120187168 | MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAG - A motorcycle saddlebag includes an outer panel having a forward portion that defines a forward edge, a rearward portion that defines a rearward edge, and a side portion that defines a lower edge. The outer panel includes an inner surface. The inner panel is received by the outer panel and includes a back wall and a bottom wall. The back and bottom walls define an engagement surface that engages the inner surface of the outer panel and extends along and engages the forward portion, the side portion, and the rearward portion. When the saddlebag is attached to the motorcycle, the forward and rearward edges are positioned nearer a rear fender portion than the back wall and the engagement surface, and the lower edge is positioned below the bottom wall and the engagement surface. The lid is pivotally coupled to either of the outer panel and the inner panel. | 07-26-2012 |
20140069974 | MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAG - A motorcycle saddlebag includes an outer panel having a forward portion that defines a forward edge, a rearward portion that defines a rearward edge, and a side portion that defines a lower edge. The outer panel includes an inner surface. The inner panel is received by the outer panel and includes a back wall and a bottom wall. The back and bottom walls define an engagement surface that engages the inner surface of the outer panel and extends along and engages the forward portion, the side portion, and the rearward portion. When the saddlebag is attached to the motorcycle, the forward and rearward edges are positioned nearer a rear fender portion than the back wall and the engagement surface, and the lower edge is positioned below the bottom wall and the engagement surface. The lid is pivotally coupled to either of the outer panel and the inner panel. | 03-13-2014 |