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Rory Bernard, Teilhet FR
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20140258073 | CURRENCY EXCHANGE METHOD - A plurality of customers are connected via their work stations | 09-11-2014 |
Rory Bochinski, Winnipeg CA
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20140186802 | Target Device for Determining Received Hits in a Light Based Weapons Simulation System - A target device is usable with a simulation system which includes a weapon simulator having a trigger, a chamber for firing a blank cartridge in response to the trigger, and a transmitter arranged to emit a light signal defining one or more activation codes of prescribed duration in response to the trigger. The target device includes a sensor array of photodiodes and a processor receiving output signals from the photodiodes. The processor determines that the sensor array has been hit by the weapon simulator in response to a first portion of one activation code being received by one of the photodiodes and at least one second portion of the same activation code being received by the same or a different one of the photodiodes when the first portion and the at least one second portion correspond to an entirety of one activation code within the respective prescribed duration. | 07-03-2014 |
20140199661 | Threat Training System and Method Using Simulated Projectiles - A participant is trained against potential threats by carrying a device on the participant which includes a light based sensor element arranged to determine a hit in response to receiving a coded light based signal representing a simulated projectile and an indicator element arranged to indicate a hit to the participant in response to the determination of the hit by the light based sensor element. A training video including simulated threatening events is displayed to the participant. A light based signal source associated with the video display is arranged to be triggered under computer control to direct a coded light based signal representing a simulated projectile towards the participant in response to the threatening event being displayed to the participant. | 07-17-2014 |
20160071426 | Target Device for Determining Received Hits in a Light Based Weapons Simulation System - A target device is usable with a simulation system which includes a weapon simulator having a trigger, a chamber for firing a blank cartridge in response to the trigger, and a transmitter arranged to emit a light signal defining one or more activation codes of prescribed duration in response to the trigger. The target device includes a sensor array of photodiodes and a processor receiving output signals from the photodiodes. The processor determines that the sensor array has been hit by the weapon simulator in response to a first portion of one activation code being received by one of the photodiodes and at least one second portion of the same activation code being received by the same or a different one of the photodiodes when the first portion and the at least one second portion correspond to an entirety of one activation code within the respective prescribed duration. | 03-10-2016 |
Rory Brooke, Meyerton ZA
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20120085873 | SELF-STABILIZING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR AN ITEM OF FURNITURE - A support assembly for an item of furniture has an elongated support structure with a first pair of feet fast with the support structure at its lower end; a passage defining arrangement defining a guide passage fast with the support structure and extending lengthwise; a support member displaceable with respect to the support structure which has a second pair of feet at its lower end; an elongated a guided pin fast with the displaceable support member that is complementary to and longitudinally slidably engaged with the passage defining arrangement, so that the displaceable support member is slidably displaceable along a rectilinear guide path which is transverse to lines drawn between both the pairs of feet, the passage defining arrangement comprising a hollow carrier with a pair of longitudinally spaced precision washers which engage the guided pin, the dimensions of the washers and the guided pin being such that automatic frictional engagement of the guided pin occurs, in use, with inner walls of the washers in response to pivoting of the displaceable support member about a pivot axis which is transverse to the displaceable support member's guide path, automatically to anchor the displaceable support member frictionally against sliding displacement relative to the support structure | 04-12-2012 |
20120091770 | SELF-STABILIZING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR AN ITEM OF FURNITURE - The invention provides a support assembly for an item of furniture, which has an elongated support structure having a first pair of feet fast with a lower end thereof; a passage defining unit defining a guide passage fast with the support structure and extending lengthwise; a support member displaceable with respect to the support structure which has a second pair of feet at its lower end thereof; the displaceable support member also being provided with a guided pin complementary to and longitudinally slidably engaged in the guide passage, characterised thereby that the passage defining unit has a hollow adjustable guide member whereby the dimension of the passage is adjustable in accordance with the dimension of the pin; and the passage defining unit is fastenable to the support structure once it has been adjusted, such that the passage defining unit may first be adjusted to conform with the guide pin and then be fastened to the support structure. | 04-19-2012 |
Rory Brooke, Gauteng Province ZA
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20090183653 | Tables - An automatically stabilizing table has an elongate support structure ( | 07-23-2009 |
Rory Degenhardt, Edmonton CA
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20140194286 | SAFENING OF 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-6-(4-CHLORO-2-FLUORO-3-METHOXYPHENYL)PYRIDINE-2-CARBOXYL- IC ACID AND DERVIATIVES THEREOF ON CEREAL CROPS - Herbicidal injury that might otherwise be caused by 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid and agriculturally acceptable salt, ester, and amide derivatives thereof in cereal crops is reduced by concomitant application of florasulam. | 07-10-2014 |
20140213456 | SELECTIVE WEED CONTROL METHODS - 4-Amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid and agriculturally acceptable esters or salts thereof are used in methods for selective post-emergent control of undesirable vegetation in the presence of sunflowers, | 07-31-2014 |
20150057154 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SULFENTRAZONE plus PROPYZAMIDE AND SULFENTRAZONE PLUS PROPYZAMIDE PLUS ETHALFLURALIN - Provided herein are herbicidal compositions containing (a) sulfentrazone and (b) propyzamide and (a) sulfentrazone and (b) propyzamide and (c) ethalfluralin. The compositions provide synergistic weed control of undesirable vegetation, e.g., in wheat, barley, oats, rye, sorghum, corn or maize, oilseed rape, mustard crops, soybeans, vegetables, pulse crops (e.g., common bean, field pea, chickpea, lentil and faba bean), pastures, grasslands, rangelands, fallow land, turf, tree and vine orchards, industrial vegetation management or rights-of-way. | 02-26-2015 |
20150196030 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-6-(4-CHLORO-2-FLUORO-3-METHOXYPHENYL) PYRIDINE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF, FLUROXYPYR OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF, AND PHENOXY AUXINS OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF - Provided herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a mixture comprising (a) 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid or an agriculturally acceptable ester, amide, or salt thereof, (b) fluroxypyr or an agriculturally acceptable ester, amide, or salt thereof, and (c) MCPA or 2,4-D or agriculturally acceptable esters, amides, or salts thereof. The compositions provide synergistic weed control of undesirable vegetation in areas including, but not limited to, cereals, rice, range and pasture areas, industrial vegetation management (IVM), and rights-of-way. | 07-16-2015 |
Rory Erchul, Pocatello, ID US
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20160074728 | TRAINING DEVICES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Training devices, methods of using training devices and systems involving training devices are described. Training devices may include an attachment unit which includes a swivel, a plurality of support members, a first member and a second member. A training device may be configured to a first device, the first device may be moved with the training device configured to it in a desired motion and in as many repetitions as desired, and the training device may be removed from the first device. Training devices may be used in conjunction with hand units, strap units and other devices and/or appendages. | 03-17-2016 |
Rory Fuerst, Jr., Portland, OR US
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20130192086 | Injected Footwear - Port-injection footwear is provided. In one example, port-injection footwear is provided including a footwear-structure bag encompassing an injected foam. In some examples, the footwear-structure bag may form an integrated footwear component. The port-injection footwear further may include a foam barrier disposed adjacent to the footwear-structure bag to retain the injected foam within the bag during injection. An outsole may be directly coupled to the footwear-structure bag forming a base of the footwear article. In other examples, the port-injection footwear may include a footwear-structure bag having an injection port, an injected foam retained in the footwear-structure bag, where the injected foam was injected through the injection port, and a port cap positioned at the injection port of the footwear-structure bag. | 08-01-2013 |
20150374070 | STROBEL LASTED INJECTED FOOTWEAR - Port-injection footwear is provided. In one example, port-injection footwear is provided including a footwear-structure bag encompassing an injected filler material, such as foam. A strobel sock made of stretchable material may be integrated into an insole region of the footwear-structure bag. The port-injection footwear further may include a foam barrier disposed adjacent to the footwear-structure bag to retain the injected foam within the bag during injection. An outsole may be directly coupled to the footwear-structure bag forming a base of the footwear article. In other examples, the port-injection footwear may include a footwear-structure bag having an injection port, an injected foam retained in the footwear-structure bag, where the injected foam was injected through the injection port, and a port cap positioned at the injection port of the footwear-structure bag. | 12-31-2015 |
Rory Gossling, Boerne, TX US
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20140032248 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSURANCE QUOTE GENERATION, MODIFICATION, APPLICATION, AND ACTIVATION - A system and method for generating, displaying, and modifying an insurance quote that includes a management module in communication with a client device. After the client preferably logs in to the management module, provides relevant information, a calculation engine generates an insurance quote estimate. The quote estimate is preferably displayed on the device even while the client reconfigures the insurance coverage options. | 01-30-2014 |
Rory Heard, Cape Town ZA
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20080276863 | Roller Applicator - An application roller for applying liquid or semi-liquid substances on surfaces comprises a frame having a shaft including a handle thereon for grasping by a user and a cross axle oriented at a right angle to the shaft. A cylinder having first and second ends rotatably mounted on the cross axle defines an outer surface having a first portion of an attachment system thereon. A cover wrap dimensioned to circumferentially encompass the cylinder has a liquid absorbent outer surface and an inner surface including a second portion of the attachment system. The first and second portions of the attachment system cooperate to permit selective removal and reattachment of the cover wrap on the cylinder. | 11-13-2008 |
20100058980 | Roller Applicator - A roller applicator for paint and other applications which comprises a shaft, a circular cylinder, end caps for the cylinder forming hubs that rotate on the shaft and a handle connected to the shaft, characterized in that the cylinder carries a material that presents a surface having a multiplicity of tiny hooks and a fabric is provided which presents a fibrous surface on an inner side and is dimensioned to fit on the cylinder when wrapped around it. The fabric can be removed after use and discarded and anew fabric added for further use of the roller applicator. | 03-11-2010 |
Rory Hughes, Mullingar IE
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20130158309 | Method and System for Hydrocarbon Extraction - The invention provides a process and system for the depolymerisation of hydrocarbon-containing material for producing diesel oil and/or heating oil comprising a reactor adapted to exceed temperature operation of 390 degrees Celsius and provided with a plant specific exothermal heat source. In a preferred embodiment, raw materials enter the reactor in a liquid or viscous state by pre-heating and introducing it under pressure to the specially adapted reactor where further heating of the raw material takes place under vacuum. | 06-20-2013 |
Rory Johnson, Redmond, WA US
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20140327666 | DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM, DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING STORED THEREIN DISPLAY CONTROL PROGRAM, AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD - An example of a display control system displays, on a display device, an image of a three-dimensional space representing a real world or a virtual world. The object is arranged in the three-dimensional space on the basis of a line-of-sight direction determined in the three-dimensional space. In addition, an image in a field-of-view range, determined on the basis of the line-of-sight direction, of the three-dimensional space is displayed on the display device. The display control system arranges the object in either a first control mode in which the object is arranged on a reference plane set in the three-dimensional space or in an area near the reference plane or a second control mode in which the object is arranged away from the area. In addition, the display control system switches between the first control mode and the second control mode in accordance with the line-of-sight direction. | 11-06-2014 |
Rory Kiphart, Warsaw, IN US
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20080257363 | Method And Apparatus For Manufacturing An Implant - An orthopedic implant manufacturing method. The method includes preparing a preliminary pre-operative surgical plan for a specific patient, communicating the plan to a surgeon of the patient, and receiving an orthopedic implant design recommendation of the surgeon. The implant design recommendation can include selecting one of first, second or third options, the first option being a patient-specific implant, the second option being a semi-custom implant, and the third option being an off-the-shelf implant. The method further includes sending a request for manufacturing the selected implant to a manufacturing center, receiving the implant, and forwarding the implant for implantation. | 10-23-2008 |
Rory Mcloughney, Thurles IE
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20130184123 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device comprises a rigid endless tubular ring having an internal bore, a handle element extending radially across a main aperture bounded by the ring, and a weighted freely movable element received in said ring for movement therearound. The handle element is attached to the tubular ring via first and second attachment portions which extend around the tubular ring for improved stability. By gyrating the exercise device to cause the ball to roll within the ring, a user is able to generate inertial resistance within the device and improve the strength in his or her wrist and other body parts. The exercise device is designed to be used in a one-handed or two-handed mode of operation. The attachment portions extending around the tubular ring stabilize the junction between the ring and handle, allowing greater ball weights and larger diameter rings to be used. | 07-18-2013 |
Rory Nagge, Calgary CA
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20150292313 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING SAND AND OTHER SOLIDS FROM OIL AND OTHER FLUIDS - An apparatus comprising one or more screens which in use eliminates sand and/or fluid slugs from blocking at a screen by placing at least the screen in an elevated secondary chamber, configured to prevent sand, fluid slugs and the like from accumulating around the screen. | 10-15-2015 |
Rory Nordeen, San Francisco, CA US
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20150083808 | DEVICES AND METHODS USING SWIPE DETECTION - The present invention relates devices and methods using swipe detection. A swipeable computer of the present invention comprises a capacitive detector having an output, a switchable magnetic field sensor having an output, a memory unit, and a logic unit. The memory unit stores a standard capacitance change and a standard magnetic field change. The logic unit is electrically connected to the capacitive detector output, the switchable magnetic field sensor, the switchable magnetic field sensor output, and the memory unit. The logic unit of the swipeable computer is adapted to determine if the capacitive detector output corresponds to the standard capacitance change, to enable the switchable magnetic field sensor if the change in capacitance corresponds to the standard capacitance change, and to determine if the switchable magnetic field sensor output corresponds to the standard magnetic field change. | 03-26-2015 |
20150192647 | DEVICES AND METHODS USING SWIPE DETECTION - The present invention relates devices and methods using swipe detection. A swipeable computer of the present invention comprises a capacitive detector having an output, a switchable magnetic field sensor having an output, a memory unit, and a logic unit. The memory unit stores a standard capacitance change and a standard magnetic field change. The logic unit is electrically connected to the capacitive detector output, the switchable magnetic field sensor, the switchable magnetic field sensor output, and the memory unit. The logic unit of the swipeable computer is adapted to determine if the capacitive detector output corresponds to the standard capacitance change, to enable the switchable magnetic field sensor if the change in capacitance corresponds to the standard capacitance change, and to determine if the switchable magnetic field sensor output corresponds to the standard magnetic field change. | 07-09-2015 |
Rory Pynenburg, Ridgefield, WA US
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20090047572 | CONTROLLED PRESSURE RELEASE FOR PACKAGED BATTERIES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A battery package for providing power to an electronic device is described herein. In one embodiment, the battery package includes a casing configured to enclose at least one battery cell. The casing includes a wall having an internal surface, an external surface and a dimple. The dimple extends outward from the internal surface to an intermediate section of the wall. In a particular embodiment, the dimple is positioned to rupture under high pressure conditions and direct escaping gases away from selected components of the electronic device in which the battery package is housed. | 02-19-2009 |
Rory Robenalt, Sarasota, FL US
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20160000210 | Tablet Sling - A tablet sling pack is disclosed, intended to allow a user easy access to an enclosed tablet computer. The tablet computer is contained within the tablet sling, the tablet sling being easily accessed by allowing the bulk of the bag to be easily rotated around the user, into an accessible position. | 01-07-2016 |
Rory Rockmore, New York, NY US
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20150356669 | DESIGNING NAIL WRAPS WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable device that is able to capture images and provide the functionality for editing, scaling and/or cropping images such that a modified image is suitable to be reproduced on a nail wrap is disclosed. Software running on the portable device can provide users with the ability to order and/or purchase nail wraps that they have created. A user may have nail wraps delivered from a nail wrap provider to their home or place of business, or they may have their nail wraps sent directly to a salon. The electronic device may implement augmented reality to show a user how their nail wraps will appear when applied. | 12-10-2015 |
Rory Smith, Crawley GB
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20100036324 | TUBE HOLDER - A tube holder ( | 02-11-2010 |
20160051115 | FLUSHABLE WIPES - A wipe comprises fibres selected from at least one of cellulosic material, polyvinyl acetate (PVA) or a combination thereof; together with a binder which is soluble in water at standard ambient temperature and pressure (SATP). The wipe can be flushed away and is suitable for carrying a solution. The wipe is especially suitable for carrying a solution for medical purposes. | 02-25-2016 |
Rory Smith, Leatherhead GB
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20120172823 | DISPOSABLE OSTOMY BAG - An ostomy bag ( | 07-05-2012 |
Rory Smith, Dubai AE
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20120090923 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSIGNING ELEVATOR HALL CALLS BASED ON TIME METRICS - Described is a method for assigning hall calls comprising the steps of receiving a hall call signal, receiving information regarding an elevator system, assigning a destination to the hall call signal, and calculating a call cost value for each elevator car using a handing capacity coefficient. The controller designates the elevator with the lowest call cost value to respond to a call signal. The handling capacity coefficient is a value that reflects the current traffic conditions of an elevator system. | 04-19-2012 |
20130292210 | CONTROL FOR LIMITING ELEVATOR PASSENGER TYMPANIC PRESSURE AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - An elevator control system to govern elevator movement to avoid or minimize passenger discomfort caused by pressure changes associated with an elevator's movement and to optimize elevator operation. In one exemplary embodiment, the system uses the passenger's natural relief which occurs while the elevator car is stopped to reduce the pressure difference experienced by the passengers' ears as a factor to optimally control the operation of the elevator. In another example, the system obtains input regarding the traveling speed and conditions of the elevator system. This system then simulates individual trips for passengers that includes monitoring the pressure changes being experienced by passengers throughout the elevator's travels in order to ensure that the pressure differential level for each passenger remains below a designated maximum comfortable and safe level. This system uses the parameters of a successful simulation to govern the actual operation of the elevators. | 11-07-2013 |
Rory Smith, El Cajon, CA US
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20090032340 | Method and Apparatus to Minimize Re-Leveling in High Rise High Speed Elevators - One embodiment disclosed comprises a roller guide device comprising at least one roller and a respective braking apparatus for the roller. The braking apparatus in this embodiment comprises a disc brake. In this same embodiment, the disc brake performs a braking operation by pressing a pair of pads on both sides of a roller. The disc brake may be supported by the base of the roller guide device, and comprise a single-piston mechanism that affects movement of the pair of pads. | 02-05-2009 |
20090133967 | Method and Apparatus to Reduce Waiting Times for Destination Based Dispatching Systems - Described is a method for assigning hall calls comprising the steps of receiving a hall call signal, receiving information regarding an elevator system, assigning a destination to the hall call signal, and calculating a call cost value for each elevator car using a handing capacity coefficient. The controller designates the elevator with the lowest call cost value to respond to a call signal. The handling capacity coefficient is a value that reflects the current traffic conditions of an elevator system. | 05-28-2009 |
20090133968 | Saturation Control for Destination Dispatch Systems - One version of this disclosure includes a system for assigning an elevator car to respond to a call signal wherein a controller is responsible for determining which elevator car will respond to a call signal. This version includes the controller receiving a hall call signal, receiving information regarding the elevator system, determining whether the call assignment can be made in view of a first rule associated with a banned call assignment, and eliminating the rule against banned call assignments when necessary to avoid saturation of the elevator system. | 05-28-2009 |
20090152053 | Control for Limiting Elevator Passenger Tympanic Pressure and Method for the Same - An elevator control system to govern elevator movement to avoid or minimize passenger discomfort caused by pressure changes associated with an elevator's movement and to optimize elevator operation. In one exemplary embodiment, the system uses the passenger's natural relief which occurs while the elevator car is stopped to reduce the pressure difference experienced by the passengers' ears as a factor to optimally control the operation of the elevator. In another example, the system obtains input regarding the traveling speed and conditions of the elevator system. This system then simulates individual trips for passengers that includes monitoring the pressure changes being experienced by passengers throughout the elevator's travels in order to ensure that the pressure differential level for each passenger remains below a designated maximum comfortable and safe level. This system uses the parameters of a successful simulation to govern the actual operation of the elevators. | 06-18-2009 |
20090188759 | Roping System for Elevators and Mine Shafts using Synthetic Rope - Versions of an elevator system are shown having a drive system including a driven sheave and a non-driven sheave. The driven sheave is configured to move an elevator car in a generally upward and downward direction. The non-driven sheave is configured to support the elevator car in the event of a loss of traction. The driven sheave is fixedly coupled to a drive shaft of the motor and the non-driven sheave is supported by the drive shaft but is freely rotatable relative to the drive shaft. | 07-30-2009 |
20150246791 | Elevator System - One elevator system includes an elevator car, counterweight, traction sheave, support wrapped around the traction sheave and suspending the car and the counterweight, a compensation sheave, a compensation member wrapped around the compensation sheave and being affixed at a first end to the elevator car and at a second end to the counterweight, and a tensioner. The support is driven by rotation of the traction sheave to raise and lower the car, and the tensioner is in communication with the traction sheave for linearly displacing a rotational centerpoint of the traction sheave. Another elevator system has an elevator car, counterweight, compensation sheave, compensation rope wrapped around the compensation sheave and being affixed to the car and the counterweight, a traction sheave driving a support suspending the car and the counterweight, and a tensioner in communication with the traction sheave for inducing a variation in tension of the compensation rope. | 09-03-2015 |
Rory Windrim, Davisburg, MI US
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20110056777 | Bimetallic Brake Rotor - A bimetallic brake rotor includes a rotor body composed of a first material and a pair of cheek inserts serving as the rotor cheeks, being composed of a second material less dense than the first material. Each of the cheek inserts has a first sequence of slots and teeth, and a disc component of the rotor body has a second sequence of slots and teeth on each side thereof which mesh with the first sequence such that a radial edge interface is provided at each adjoining tooth and slot which transfers braking heat and mechanical loading from the cheek inserts to the rotor body. | 03-10-2011 |
20120248798 | ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE DOOR LATCH - An actuator assembly for a vehicle door latch includes, but is not limited to, a pushable member. The actuator assembly further includes a mounting member connected to the pushable member and configured for connection to a vehicle door. The mounting member is further configured to mount the pushable member to the vehicle door in a manner that enables the pushable member to be pushed from a closed position to an open position. The actuator assembly further includes a latch engaging member connected to the mounting member and configured for engagement with a latch of the vehicle door. The latch engaging member is configured to move the latch from a latched position to an unlatched position when the pushable member moves from the closed position to the open position, whereby the user is enabled to both unlatch the vehicle door and open the vehicle door with a single pushing movement. | 10-04-2012 |