02nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110005069 | SYSTEMS AND LEADS WITH A RADIALLY SEGMENTED ELECTRODE ARRAY AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of making a lead for a stimulation device includes forming at least one pre-electrode in the shape of a ring, the at least one pre-electrode comprises at least two thin-walled portions separated by at least two thick-walled portions; disposing the at least one pre-electrode near a distal end of a lead body; joining at least one conductor to each thick-walled portion of the at least one pre-electrode; and grinding the lead body and the at least one pre-electrode to remove the thin-walled portions of the at least one pre-electrode to form segmented electrodes from the thick-walled portions of the at least one pre-electrode. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005070 | DUAL-DAMASCENE BIT LINE STRUCTURES FOR MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF FABRICATING MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present invention is directed toward methods of fabricating components for microelectronic devices, microelectronic devices including memory cells or other components, and computers including memory devices. For example, one embodiment is directed toward a method of fabricating a memory cell on a workpiece having a substrate, a plurality of active areas in the substrate, and a dielectric layer over the active areas. One embodiment of the method includes constructing bit line contact openings in the dielectric layer over first portions of the active areas and cell plug openings over second portions of the active areas. The method also includes depositing a first conductive material into the bit line contact openings to form bit line contacts and into the cell plug openings to form cell plugs. This embodiment continues by forming a trench through an upper portion of a plurality of the bit line contacts and portions of the dielectric layer between bit line contacts. The trench has a first sidewall and a second sidewall. In certain embodiments, the method continues by fabricating a spacer made from a dielectric material along at least the first sidewall of the trench and then fabricating a bit line in the trench. The bit line is embedded into the bit line contacts. The bit line is electrically coupled to selected bit line contacts, but is electrically insulated from the cell plugs. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005071 | Printed Circuit Board and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A printed circuit board and manufacturing method thereof is disclosed. First, a conductive layer disposed on an insulation layer is provided. The conductive layer is patterned to form at least a conductive layer opening and the insulation layer is drilled throughout to form a via at a position corresponding to the conductive layer opening. The via is then loaded with a conductive material. A plurality of substrates are formed through the steps above and are bonded to form a multi-layer printed circuit board. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005072 | Method, Kit, and an Associated Adaptor, Usable with a Hospital Bed - A method of installing an adapter, a kit including an adapter, and an adapter are disclosed. The adapter includes a first connector, a second connector, and a component adapted for facilitating the second connector to electrical communicate with a portion of a plurality of pins or sockets of the first connector in a predetermined pinout. The first connector has a first plurality of pins or sockets. The second connector has a plug and a socket. Each of the plug and socket has a second plurality of pins or sockets. One of the plug and the socket of the second connector is adapted to mechanically communicate with a first portion of a third plurality of electrical conductors to facilitate electrical communication. The other of the plug and the socket of the second connector is adapted to electrically communicate with a first portion of the first plurality of pins or sockets of the first connector. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005073 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A LIFT TRANSMITTING COMPONENT - A method of manufacturing a lift transmitting component ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005074 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MACHINING CRANKSHAFT ENDS - The present invention relates to a machine for machining crankshaft ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005075 | SOLID STATE RESISTANCE WELDING FOR AIRFOIL REPAIR AND MANUFACTURE - A method for bonding airfoil sections includes aligning upper and stub airfoil sections having upper airfoil pressure and suction sides and stub airfoil pressure and suction sides respectively, pressing together upper and stub airfoil cross sections at upper and stub airfoil distal ends of the upper and stub airfoil sections respectively, and then resistance welding, preferably solid state resistance welding, the upper and stub airfoil sections together along the upper and stub airfoil cross sections by passing electrical current across the upper and stub airfoil cross sections. The upper and stub airfoil sections may be clamped between pressure and suction side upper airfoil electrodes and between the stub airfoil pressure and suction sides respectively. The method may be performed while the stub airfoil section is attached to an airfoil carrier such as a rotor disk rim, a gas turbine engine drum, or a gas turbine engine blade platform. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005076 | METHOD FOR CONNECTING AT LEAST TWO HEAT EXCHANGER PLATES - The invention relates to a method for connecting at least two heat exchanger plates so as to form a plate packet for a heat exchanger, said plate packet being provided with at least one passage defined by through holes in the heat exchanger plates. With the aid of this method, the heat exchanger plates are to be braced well to one another so that high-quality welding seams having a high strength can be produced. To this end, the invention suggests that two respective heat exchanger plates should be clamped together in the proximity of the edge of the future through hole, and that the respective heat exchanger plates should be welded to one another in pairs with at least one circumferentially extending welding seam marking the edge of the future through hole, the diameter of at least one circumferentially extending welding seam being at least as large as the diameter of the future through hole, and that the through hole should subsequently be cut out of the heat exchanger plates that have been welded together. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005077 | Method of Machining Orifice and Press-Working Method - It is an object of the present invention to enhance the orifice design freedom and easy machin ability in a fuel injection valve in which orifices are formed by press-working. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005078 | System for Forming a Movable Slab Foundation - An embodiment of the system for forming a movable slab foundation as comprised by the present invention has a slab foundation, at least one substantially vertical support member, at least one support surface, and at least one support sleeve. The at least one supports sleeve surrounds the at least one support member and is encased within the slab foundation and is capable of movement axially along the length of the at least one support member. The at least one vertical support member is capable of rotation relative to the at least one support sleeve to restrict the movement of the at least one support sleeve downward relative to the at least one vertical support member, thereby maintaining the height of the at least one support sleeve and the slab foundation relative to the at least one support surface. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005079 | Washable Personal Grooming Device, in Particular Hair Removal Device, and Method for the Production of Components of Such a Device - A washable device for personal use, in particular a hair removal device, such as an epilator and a shaver, a portion of which is coated with paraffin. The device, the paraffin, or both may include an antibacterial agent. A method of manufacturing components of a device for personal use can include dipping the components into a paraffin bath, spraying molten paraffin on the components, spraying a paraffin solution onto the components, applying solid paraffin by tumbling, and the like. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005080 | PERSONAL TRIMMING SYSTEM - A personal trimming system includes a main body having a motor and a part of a driving unit for converting a rotation of the motor into a reciprocating motion; and a head portion having a driven member moving in a reciprocating motion. The head portion is pivotably supported with respect to the main body, and a gap is provided between the main body and the head portion. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005081 | PERSONAL TRIMMING SYSTEM - A personal trimming system includes a main body having a motor and a part of a driving unit for converting a rotation of the motor into a reciprocating motion; and a head portion having a driven member moving in a reciprocating motion. The head portion is pivotably supported with respect to the main body, and a gap is provided between the main body and the head portion. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005082 | Hair Removal Apparatus - The invention relates to a hair removal apparatus ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005083 | PIPE CUTTER - A power tool includes a motor, a pipe holder configured to support a pipe, and a cutting mechanism coupled to the pipe holder. The cutting mechanism is movable relative to the pipe holder. The power tool also includes a drive mechanism coupled to the cutting mechanism and the motor to move the cutting mechanism from a starting position toward the pipe holder to cut the pipe. The drive mechanism includes a first member operable to disengage a second member to allow movement of the cutting mechanism to the starting position. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005084 | PIPE CUTTER - A power tool, such as a pipe cutter, includes a rotatable cutting head assembly, an electric motor connectable to a rechargeable battery, and a controller. The controller is configured to monitor the state of charge on the battery, compare the state of charge to one or more thresholds, and prevent or limit operation of the power tool when the state of charge is less than or equal to one or more of the thresholds. In some embodiments, the threshold includes the state of charge required to cut a pipe, the state of charge required to return the cutting head assembly to a home position, and a state of charge indicative of an overdischarged condition of the battery. In some embodiments, the controller is configured to detect when the pipe cutter has completed cutting the pipe and returns the cutting head assembly to the home position. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005085 | Eating Devices Which Reduce Tremors of the Hand - There is provided an eating device including a grip configured so as to enable the grip to be grasped by a human hand. The grip is elongated and includes at least one side surface. An eating utensil having a front portion and a rear portion is provided. The front portion is configured to make contact with food and the rear portion extends from the side surface of the grip so that the front portion of the elongated utensil extends away from the side surface of the grip. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005086 | PLIERS AS MIDDLE CUTTER OR SIDE CUTTER - The invention relates to pliers ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005087 | UTILITY KNIFE - A knife has a pair of housing parts relatively shiftable between an open position and a closed position and a base on one of the housing parts forming a blade seat. A holding arm mounted on the base is movable relative thereto between a blade-holding position retaining a blade in the seat and a blade-change position freeing the blade so that in the blade-change position the blade can be switched. Interengaging formations on the other housing part and on the arm shift the holding arm from the blade-holding position into the blade-change position on movement of the housing parts from the closed position into the open position. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005088 | PORTABLE ELECTRIC CHAINSAW - A motor-driven portable chainsaw of the sort that includes a power source enclosed in a casing and a cutter device comprising a toothed chain and a chain guide. The saw being characterized in that the power source is a brushless direct-current electric motor controlled and switched electronically, with a rotor with magnets. A handle for holding and operating the saw is located underneath the motor assembly which supports the chain guide and includes said direct-current electric motor. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005089 | COVER FOR SHAVING CARTRIDGES - A cartridge cover assembly having a reversible cover and a shaving cartridge with a first and second positions. The cartridge has at least one blade, a top surface having a front end portion with a guard member and a rear end portion with a lubricating strip. The cover has a front wall with a first retention member, a back wall with a second retention member, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls defining a pocket dimensioned to nestingly receive the cartridge. The rear end portion of the cartridge is engaged between the first retention member and the front wall in the first position. The rear end portion of the cartridge is engaged between the second retention member and the back wall in the second position. The top surface of the cartridge is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the cover in the first and second positions. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005090 | DISPLACEMENT SENSING USING A FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE - Angular displacement of a flexible substrate is determined based on an electrical change of a mm-wave circuit associated with the flexible substrate. This electrical change may relate to, for example, one or more of a phase shift, an amplitude shift, a frequency shift, or a pulse shift. In some implementations the flexible substrate may include conductors on multiple layers whereby an angular displacement of the flexible substrate causes a relative displacement between conductors of different layers, thereby inducing the electrical change of the mm-wave circuit. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005091 | Level lite - As the name implies, this product is a compact leveling device that is configured with a series of lighting fixtures. Similar in construction to standard levels, the Level Lite is fabricated of durable metal or plastic material. A solid level, this product is available in various sizes. A series of light emitting diodes (LED) are evenly spaced apart within the circular opening of the unit which houses the liquid filled vial, providing illumination for the entire unit while in use. Power to the Level Lite is provided by an internally encased, replaceable battery, such as a standard AA alkaline battery, or coin battery. Additional contemplated power sources include solar cells and rechargeable batteries. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005092 | HANDS-FREE LEVEL - A hands-free level for gauging structural-member orientation. The level includes an elongate frame with two side-faces and at least one main reference surface extending therealong and having a mainwidth, a level indicator secured to the frame, and a support arm to facilitate holding of the reference surface against the stud. The support arm has a proximal end and extends to a free distal end which includes an end member. The proximal end is pivotably secured to the frame about a pivot axis such that the distal end and end member are movable between a storage position along one of the side-faces and a use position beyond the reference surface and stud. A coil spring is about the pivot axis biases the distal end and end member to the storage position. The end member extends from the distal end and terminates in a stud-engaging portion. When the reference surface is against a stud surface, the stud-engaging portion engages the stud for hands-free holding of the level thereagainst. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005093 | GEAR ACTUATED ANGLE MEASUREMENT TOOL - An angle measurement tool having two legs joined together about a common axis so that one of the legs rotates with respect to the other to form a desired angle the value of which is read utilizing gears that are housed in said legs in combination with indicia means indicating the degree of rotation of the gears. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005094 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING HEIGHT - A height measuring device and method of measuring height are disclosed. The device includes a first rod having a first opening through a first end of the first rod. The device also includes a second rod having a first opening through a first end of the second rod. The device further includes a first fastener positioned in the first opening of the first rod and the first opening of the second rod. The first fastener engages the first rod and the second rod. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005095 | SURFACE TEXTURE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND ROUNDNESS MEASURING APPARATUS - A roundness measuring apparatus includes: a stylus having a contact part; a holding member that holds the stylus while allowing displacement of the contact part; an elastic member that presses the contact part against a measurement target object; a detector holder that supports the holding member rotatably; a motor; an elastic force adjustment member that is rotatable and concentric with the holding member; a joining section that joins the elastic force adjustment member with the holding member to maintain relative rotational positions; and a restricting section that restricts rotation of the elastic force adjustment member at a predetermined rotational position. The displacement direction of the contact part is adjusted in a first rotation range. The rotational position of the holding member relative to the rotational position of the elastic force adjustment member changes with the rotation of the elastic force adjustment member being restricted in a second rotation range. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005096 | DRYER WITH HEAT RECOVERY AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A dryer is provided having a drying chamber for items to be dried and a process air duct in which are located a heater for heating the process air, a blower for driving the process air from the heater through the drying chamber, and a heat exchanger arrangement. Via the heat exchanger arrangement, heat can be withdrawn from the process air flowing away from the drying chamber, and the process air flowing toward the heater can be fed to the heat exchanger. The process air duct is divided into a main duct and a secondary duct, the secondary duct having an evaporator in which condensate that was separated from the process air in the heat exchanger arrangement can be evaporated into the process air flowing therethrough and is connected to the exhaust opening. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005097 | CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A clothes-treating apparatus and a controlling method thereof are disclosed. According to a controlling method of a clothes-treating apparatus, a predetermined operational condition of a compressor included in a heat pump to supply dry air to clothes placed therein may be maintained normally. Furthermore, a cooling fan provided in a mechanism compartment is operated only if an internal environment of the mechanism compartment is out of the normal operational condition of the compressor. As a result, noise created from operation of the cooling fan may be reduced and dust that happens to be sucked into the mechanism compartment when external air is drawn may be minimized. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005098 | METHOD FOR DRYING OBJECTS IN A WASHER - A method of drying articles within a washer by creating an airflow from an upper compartment to a lower compartment within the washer. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005099 | Impact-Attenuation Systems For Articles Of Footwear And Other Foot-Receiving Devices - Impact-attenuation systems, e.g., for use in footwear, can help control foot positioning during a step cycle, e.g., to help reduce or eliminate misorientation of the foot, and the fatigue and/or strain that may result from such misorientation. Articles of footwear including such impact-attenuation systems may include: (a) an upper member; and (b) a sole structure engaged with the upper member. The sole structure may include: (i) a first impact-attenuating member located in a heel portion of the foot-supporting member, and (ii) a second, separate impact-attenuating member located at a rear, lateral heel portion. The second impact-attenuating member may be designed and/or configured to provide less resistance to an impact force as compared with the first impact-attenuating member. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005100 | Impact Attenuating and Spring Elements and Products Containing Such Elements - Impact attenuating/spring systems may include first and second body portions and at least one spring member at least partially included between the body portions. The spring member(s) may substantially enclose and/or be pivotally engaged with the body portion(s). The components of the impact attenuating and spring element may be arranged such that when a force is applied to the body portion(s), the spring member(s) will exert a counter force to urge the impact attenuating and spring element back toward its original orientation. The spring members may include one or more polymeric element that stretches under a tensile force. The impact attenuating and spring elements may be included in a piece of footwear or other device in a manner such that a user or a retailer (or others) can select an appropriate spring member (or portion thereof), e.g., depending on characteristics of the user or the intended use. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005101 | Air Bladder Footbed - A sole system for an article of footwear comprising: an outsole layer and an insole layer, each of which include a vertically extending opening, a midsole layer disposed between the outsole and insole layers and including a bottom surface, a top surface, and an opening that extends vertically through the midsole layer to define a cavity therein, the cavity opening having a first dimension at the bottom surface substantially corresponding to the outsole layer opening and a second dimension at the top surface substantially corresponding to the insole layer opening; and a bladder element having a top and a base, wherein a portion of the bladder element is secured within the midsole cavity such that the top extends into at least a portion of the insole layer opening and the base extends into the outsole layer opening, wherein the bladder element and the midsole cavity include corresponding shapes and dimensions. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005102 | Article of Footwear with Thong Portion Including Grooves - An article of footwear with a thong portion is disclosed. The thong portion is configured to fit between two adjacent toes to help fasten a pair of straps to a foot. The thong portion includes a plurality of grooves that enhance the grip between the thong portion and a portion of the foot between the two adjacent toes. The plurality of grooves can also enhance the flexibility of the thong portion to help the thong portion conform to the contours of the foot. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005103 | Active Shoe Cleat System - An active shoe cleat system with a shoe having a fluid filled chamber in the shoe operably connected to cleats on the bottom of the shoe, at least one fluid communication path with the cleat that responds to pressure or acceleration on the shoe to deploy the cleat by hydraulic or pnuematic pressure. In a preferred embodiment, the cleat may be activated by hydraulics or pneumatics or have a direct fluid path communicating with the cleat or reservoir operably connected to the cleat. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005104 | HOUSE SHOES PROVIDED WITH AIR-HOLES - A house shoe having a shoe body covering an instep of a foot and wrapping sides and a heel of a foot and a bottom member attached on a lower part of the shoe body, supporting and protecting a sole of a foot in wearing state, wherein the bottom member has several penetration holes consisting of an upper hole ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005105 | FIVE TOE SHOES - The invention relates to five toe shoes for protecting feet while working or taking part in leisure activities on land or water and in the mountains. In particular, a five toe shoe comprises: an upper which is made out of a moisture-permeable fiber material and has a toe area to encase each toe separately according to the shape; an insole which is made out of a porous material; a midsole which is placed underneath the insole and has a metal mesh to allow water in the shoe to exit therethrough; and an outsole which has a drain formed in coincidence with the metal mesh of the midsole and a toe area for each toe separately according to the shape, being connected to the toe area of the upper in a one-to-one correspondence therebetween. Thus, five toe shoes may contribute greatly to foot health of wearers by improving breathability as water from the inside of the shoes drains naturally by gravity via the insole, midsole and outsole and evaporates quickly through the upper at the same time, and offer more convenience in activities with the toe area encasing each toe separately according to the shape. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005106 | ROTARY SNOW TILLER FOR GROOMING SKI SLOPES AND RELATIVE OPERATING METHOD - A rotary snow tiller, for grooming the snow surface of ski slopes and designed to advance in a travelling direction, has a frame; a shaft rotating about an axis transverse to the travelling direction, and having teeth for breaking up the snow surface; a further shaft located behind the shaft, rotating about a further axis transverse to the travelling direction, and having further teeth for further breaking up the snow surface; and a finish mat located behind the further shaft. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005107 | ROTARY SNOW TILLER AND SKI SLOPE GROOMING METHOD - A rotary snow tiller, for grooming the snow covering of ski slopes, which advances in a traveling direction along the ski slope, and has a frame; a shaft fitted with teeth and rotated with respect to the frame about an axis crosswise to the traveling direction; and an actuating device for imparting a reciprocating movement to the shaft with respect to the frame. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005108 | RESILIENT EXCAVATION BUCKET, EXCAVATION APPARATUS, AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A resilient excavation bucket for use with a piece of machinery having an articulated arm. The excavation bucket comprises a resilient member and a rigid member. The resilient member has a digging edge adapted to deflect in response to pressure from impact with a material at least as rigid as the digging edge and to return to a substantially non-deflected condition upon release of the pressure. The rigid member is cooperatively associated with the resilient member and has a connection member adapted to pivotally engage a portion of the articulated arm of the piece of machinery. At least one of the resilient member and the rigid connection member at least partially defines a bucket cavity disposed at least partially between the digging edge and the connection member. Additionally, an excavation apparatus comprising a backhoe having an articulated arm and the resilient excavation bucket operatively associated with the articulated arm. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005109 | INTERCHANGEABLE CONFECTIONARY DISPLAY SYSTEM - An apparatus and system for providing a personalized promotional item to an intended recipient is provided. The contemplated embodiments of the apparatus and system utilizes a confectionary to be sent, distributed or received by an individual whereby the confectionary may be personalized for each individual receiving party. Moreover, the system contemplates having a plurality of cavities to receive the promotional and personalized confectionary whereby the cavities may house the confectionary, and whereby the confectionary may be visible to the receiving party. Additionally, it is contemplated that the cavities be part of a visible portion whereby the portion may be adapted for attachment to a plurality of apparatus including greeting cards, promotional cards, business cards, magnetic devices and the like. It is further contemplated that the visible portion may be adapted to be interchangeable between a plurality of different adaptable devices, whereby the cavity may be open when the product is attached to any adaptable device such that confectionary may be retrieved and/or replaced as desired. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005110 | MARKING DEVICE - A marking device for a generally cylindrical conductor of fluids, electricity, light waves and the like includes a hollow shell containing a horizontal longitudinal through passage for receiving one of a plurality of conductors of different diametric sizes, the shell being horizontally divided to define an upper shell section having a lower internal surface provided with a conductor seat, and a lower shell section including an internal resilient support device for biasing the conductor laterally upwardly toward the seat. An indicia-bearing plate is connected with the external surface of the upper shell section directly above the conductor seat. The conductor seat, the indicia-bearing plate, and the biasing device are symmetrically arranged relative to the vertical plane passing longitudinally through the shell, whereby the biasing forces are uniformly balanced for conductors having different diametric sizes. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005111 | CHANGEABLE SIGNAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A signage system having a signboard which is a flexible sheet of magnetically attractive material having a stick on adhesive over a mounting face thereof. The mounting face is opposite a display face, the adhesive is covered by a removable release sheet. The signage system further has a plurality of magnetic signage elements such as graphic elements and text boxes. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005112 | Alignment guide for an overhead track support arrangement - An alignment guide for maintaining perpendicularity between an elongated anchor rail secured to an overhead support and a sign supporting elongated adjustment rail, comprising: a guide housing having an anchor rail receiving channel arranged across an upper surface thereof; an adjustment rail receiving channel arranged across a lower side of the guide housing, wherein the anchor rail receiving channel and the adjustment rail receiving channel are perpendicular to one another. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005113 | AMMUNITION MAGAZINE - The present invention is an ammunition magazine, preferably made of a glass fiber reinforced polymer, utilizing a structurally enhancing ridge, angular guide rails and a follower made to interface with said guide rails to reduce wobble. The preferred embodiment also features a protective cover that distributes forces from the spring to more structurally sound areas of the magazine, thus reducing feed end splay, and may include an ammunition indication system comprised of at least one window and a noticeable marker on the follower spring. The follower and magazine casing are also designed to interface to prevent the follower from popping out of the feed end and the floor plate of the magazine utilizes a locking plate and sliding relationship between the floor plate, locking plate and magazine to secure the floor plate onto the magazine casing. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005114 | Drum magazine for firearm - A detachable magazine for storing and delivering ammunition to a firearm having a magazine well. The magazine has a body with a column adapted for insertion into the magazine well. The column has a passage for transmitting ammunition to the firearm. The body includes a drum housing defining a substantially cylindrical chamber communicating with the column passage. A first sprocket element is rotatably received in the chamber and has a serrated periphery, with each serration adapted to receive an ammunition cartridge. A second sprocket element is rotatably received in the chamber, and is concentric with the first sprocket element, having a serrated periphery with each serration adapted to receive an ammunition cartridge. A spring element is connected to at least one of the sprocket elements, and operates to rotatably bias the sprocket elements to transmit cartridges from the drum chamber to the column passage. The magazine may have a pair of drums, and the sprockets may be tapered, to facilitate feeding of tapered cartridges. The magazine may include a counter to indicate the quantity of ammunition consumed or remaining. The magazine may include the ability to power and de-power spring motor. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005115 | Safety Magazine - The present invention relates to magazines for firearms, and more particularly to magazines that accept blank cartridges for training and other exercises and that prevent the introduction of live cartridges. In an embodiment, the safety magazine includes an internal cavity that is shorter in length than a live ammunition cartridge. The internal cavity accepts shorter blank ammunition cartridges. The top-most ammunition cartridge in the magazine sits just under the magazine's feed lips, in the top-most ammunition position. A projection extends from the top end of the magazine opposite the feed lips to block a longer live ammunition cartridge from being inserted into the top-most ammunition position. Thus, live cartridges cannot be loaded into the magazine even at the top-most position of the magazine. The projection is retractable into the magazine. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005116 | MUZZLE LOADING RIFLE WITH BREECH PLUG HAVING GAS SEAL FACILITY - A muzzle loading firearm has a barrel with a bore on a bore axis, and the barrel has a muzzle end and a breech end. A frame is connected to the barrel, and has a breech face. The frame moves between an open position in which the breech face is away from the breech end of the barrel, and a closed position in which the breech face abuts the breech end of the barrel. A breech plug is removably attached to the barrel. The breech plug including a seal element closely received by the bore. The seal element may be a set of piston rings that are received in a circumferential groove about a forward end of the plug, or may be a cup at the forward end, with a forward rim that flares under pressure to provide a gas seal. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005117 | Rifle charging handle with ambidextrous latch - A charging handle for a rifle having a housing. The handle has a body with an elongated bar having a forward end and a rear end. The bar has a bolt engaging element at the forward end, and a crossbar having an intermediate portion connected to the rear end of the bar. The crossbar has opposed ends extending laterally of the bar. First and second latch elements are connected to the body. The first latch element has a housing-engaging element that engages the housing when the handle is in a forward position. The first and second latch elements are engaged to each other such that pivoting of the second latch element disengages the housing-engaging element from the housing. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005118 | Hand carried firearm with remote trigger - A hand carried firearm that for safety purposes, has no trigger on the firearm. A shooter has to steady his aim by controlling his breathing, and taking care to squeeze not jerk the trigger in order to hit his target. A remote trigger allows a shooter to steady only his gun hand, because motion at the remote trigger doesn't affect aim. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005119 | REAR APERTURE SIGHT FOR RIFLE - A rear aperture sight for use in conjunction with a front sight post sight on a rifle. The front sight post has a horizontal top edge and vertical side edges. The rear aperture sight comprises a rear sight adapted to be mounted on the rifle. The rear sight has a horizontally elongated aperture formed therein having height and width dimensions. The width dimension is greater than the height dimension. The aperture is defined by two circular segments s | 2011-01-13 |
20110005120 | Bow Fishing Rod - The present application is directed to a fishing device comprising a body, a reel, an article of fishing tackle, fishing line attached to the reel and to the article of fishing tackle, and a spring-powered launch mechanism. The launch mechanism comprises a slidable member, in slidable relation with the body and adapted to releasably receive the article of fishing tackle, and at least one extension member which can be extended and subsequently released to impart a motive force on the slidable member and propel the article of fishing tackle from the fishing device. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005121 | Fishing lure neodymium magnetized holder - A fishing lure neodymium magnetized holder is disclosed including an array of neodymium magnets attached to a flat sheet of iron or steel, preferably iron. The flat sheet of iron and neodymium magnets are housed in a moisture impervious enclosure preferably comprised of a combination of plastic box and a sealed cover of polyurethane or similar durable moisture impervious material attached to the top surface of the flat sheet of iron to completely isolate and protect the flat sheet of iron and neodymium magnets from moisture and resulting corrosion. Preferably, four suction cups are attached to four threaded studs. The threaded studs are then threaded into four receptacle members fixedly attached near the four rear corners of the flat plastic box. The four suction cups allow the holder to be placed and held in any convenient location on smooth surfaces that abound in molded fishing boats. The magnetic attracting force of the neodymium magnets is so powerful that it can penetrate the polyurethane or similar moisture impervious material attached to the top surface of the flat iron sheet and still retain the fishing lures and other fishing accessories securely and safely in any position on the flat surface of the inventive holder. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005122 | Cage tape with over-center set mechanism - A cage-type animal trap has an over-center set mechanism for holding open a door for closing the trap access opening. The set mechanism includes a pivotally mounted set lever coupled to the door of the trap by an actuating cable. A bait pedal is movably mounted inside the trap with a trip rod and link assembly secured to the pedal and to the set mechanism so that when an animal enters the trap, the weight of the animal moves the pedal, causing the trip rod and link assembly to actuate the set mechanism. Upon actuation, the set lever pivots past its over-center position to allow movement of the cable which enables the door to move from an opened position to a closed position to trap the animal inside the trap. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005123 | Pest trap - An insect trap for trapping insects, such as flies, mosquitoes, beetles, etc. The insect trap includes a hollow housing, an power source, an electric motor, a rotatable fan, a light source, a switch, a closure member or hood attached to the housing opposite the base, and a discharge. Upon actuation of the rotating fan, an air stream flows within and adjacent the housing that reduces the pressure and creates a suction. An insect entrained in the air stream will be carried into the open rotating fan by the surge of air of the stream. Once the insect is drawn into the rotating fan, the insect is immediately killed within the housing. While the fan is actuated, air within the housing is continuously exhausted from the discharge. The air being exhausted through the discharge carries the dead insects within the housing through the discharge for disposal. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005124 | INSECT TRAP WITH A FLOWING TRAPPING FLUID - An insect trap for attracting, entrapping and killing flying insects comprises a light source emitting a light suitable to attract insects, a translucent wall and a flowing trapping fluid. A distributor directs a fluid film of trapping fluid onto an outer surface of the translucent wall. The fluid film flows down the translucent wall and intercepts insects attracted by the emitted light. The insects come into direct contact with the fluid film and are trapped by the trapping fluid. Trapped insects are filtered from the trapping fluid by a removable filter. The trapping fluid is collected in a reservoir and recirculated to the distributor by a pump. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005125 | PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIOFUEL FROM ORGANIC WASTES - The present invention concerns a procedure to produce bio-fuels of natural origin from organic wastes. In particular the present invention concerns a procedure to obtain bio-fuels starting from the organic fraction of waste comprising a phase of extraction with a solvent of said organic fraction and a separation of said bio-fuel from said solvent. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005126 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SOLID FUEL - A solid fuel producing apparatus that even when supply of raw coal (RC) and mixed oil (MO) and supply of slurry to subsequent steps are stopped because of troubling at evaporation step or later, etc., would prevent cloggings of heat exchanger and raw coal supply means. The solid fuel producing apparatus includes a mixing tank ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005127 | TECHNIQUE FOR ENGRAFTING PLANTS AND A TOOL FOR IMPLEMENTING THE TECHNIQUE - Material is mechanically removed from the cut-out extremities of the graft holder ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005128 | SOLAR ENERGY GREENHOUSE - A solar energy greenhouse includes a main structure, a roof structure disposed on the main structure and a plurality of thin-film solar cell assemblies which are disposed on the roof structure in an unequal gap defined there between. The thin-film solar cell assemblies can absorb sunlight and generate electrical energy. The unequal gaps between the thin-film solar cell assemblies are determined from the radiation angle of the sunlight and the position of plants in the solar energy greenhouse, so the amount that the sunlight radiates on the thin-film solar cell assemblies and the plants can achieve a better distribution, which improves the amount of electrical energy generated by the thin-film solar cell assemblies and the rates of growth of the plants. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005129 | GROUP OF FLOWERPOTS - Group of flowerpots which can be grouped in a compact manner to form a rectangle, the outward appearance, on the other hand, conveying the impression of a larger size. This allows the space taken up to be optimized. In addition, the embodiment according to the invention provides a stable relationship between the various flowerpots of the group. This is achieved in that at least the upper edge of the group is formed, when viewed from above, in a polygonal and more particularly triangular or rectangular manner and one of the sides has a recess and the other, opposing side a protrusion corresponding thereto. When compactly grouped, the protrusion of one flowerpot falls into the recess of the other flowerpot, producing a stable overall entity. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005130 | PLANT GROWING DEVICE - A plant growing device includes an envelope and a plant growing medium. The envelope is made of a sheet material and has substantially planar first and second walls, a surrounding wall connected between the first and second walls, and a plurality of openings formed in the second wall and adapted to permit extension of plants. The plant growing medium is enclosed by the envelope, and includes a water-absorptive material selected from a polymeric foam, saw dust, charcoal, soil, sand, wood pulp, polymeric fibrous substances, and natural fiber materials. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005131 | Growth System for Plants - Growth system for plants, comprising a tube ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005132 | SUPER-ENHANCED, ADJUSTABLY BUOYANT FLOATING ISLAND - A floating island comprising one or more layers of nonwoven mesh material and optional buoyant nodules. The mesh material is optionally coated with a spray-on elastomer or inoculated with nutrients or microorganisms. The island can include buoyant growth medium, floats, buoyant blocks, a prefabricated seed blanket, a dunking feature, capillary tubes, wicking units and/or bell flotation units. A larger embodiment is comprised of nonwoven mesh material, buoyant nodules, supplemental flotation units, stepping pads and optional load distribution members. Other optional features include a stepping stone flotation assembly, a stepping stone/vertical buoyant member flotation assembly, and a floating log assembly. The buoyancy of the island can be adjusted with a rigid framework of horizontal members, vertical members that can be moved vertically within the island, and/or a framework of prefabricated flotation tubes and cross members. The present invention also covers a floating island with a boat docking location. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005133 | SUPER-ENHANCED, ADJUSTABLY BUOYANT FLOATING ISLAND - A floating island comprising one or more layers of nonwoven mesh material and optional buoyant nodules. The mesh material is optionally coated with a spray-on elastomer or inoculated with nutrients or microorganisms. The island can include buoyant growth medium, floats, buoyant blocks, a prefabricated seed blanket, a dunking feature, capillary tubes, wicking units and/or bell flotation units. A larger embodiment is comprised of nonwoven mesh material, buoyant nodules, supplemental flotation units, stepping pads and optional load distribution members. Other optional features include a stepping stone flotation assembly, a stepping stone/vertical buoyant member flotation assembly, and a floating log assembly. The buoyancy of the island can be adjusted with a rigid framework of horizontal members, vertical members that can be moved vertically within the island, and/or a framework of prefabricated flotation tubes and cross members. The present invention also covers a floating island with a boat docking location. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005134 | SUPER-ENHANCED, ADJUSTABLY BUOYANT FLOATING ISLAND - A floating island comprising one or more layers of nonwoven mesh material and optional buoyant nodules. The mesh material is optionally coated with a spray-on elastomer or inoculated with nutrients or microorganisms. The island can include buoyant growth medium, floats, buoyant blocks, a prefabricated seed blanket, a dunking feature, capillary tubes, wicking units and/or bell flotation units. A larger embodiment is comprised of nonwoven mesh material, buoyant nodules, supplemental flotation units, stepping pads and optional load distribution members. Other optional features include a stepping stone flotation assembly, a stepping stone/vertical buoyant member flotation assembly, and a floating log assembly. The buoyancy of the island can be adjusted with a rigid framework of horizontal members, vertical members that can be moved vertically within the island, and/or a framework of prefabricated flotation tubes and cross members. The present invention also covers a floating island with a boat docking location. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005135 | GASIFIER AND GASIFICATION METHODS USING THEREOF - This invention is related to a gasifier and gasification methods realized in said gasifier to provide modular solutions at geographical areas where the access is difficult by processing the refuse-derived-fuel (RDF) obtained from waste including hazardous, industrial and municipal waste in an environmentally sound manner. Switching between the updraft and downdraft gasification modes in said gasifier is possible without the interruption of the system. Therefore energy, labor and time saving is realized via the invented gasifier and the gasification method. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005136 | Autothermal Method for the Continuous Gasification of Carbon-Rich Substances - The invention relates to an autothermic method for the continuous gasification of substances ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005137 | AIRCRAFT MOVEABLE STRUCTURE OBSTRUCTION DETECTION SENSOR PANEL - Technologies are described herein for detecting obstructions, utilizing an obstruction detection system. According to one aspect of the disclosure, the system includes a moveable assembly that includes a moveable structure moveable between a stowed and operational configuration and has a leading surface facing a direction of movement when the moveable structure is moving between the stowed and operational configurations. A protective panel is attached to the moveable structure and has an outer surface separated from the leading surface by an over-travel distance. A proximity sensor detects a displacement of the protective panel towards the leading surface. A control module is responsive to at least one proximity sensor, such that when the proximity sensor detects the displacement of the protective panel towards the leading surface of the moveable structure so as to shorten the over-travel distance, the control module stops the movement of the moveable assembly. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005138 | High Speed Door Assembly - The present invention is directed to an industrial high-speed door assembly having a reduced door panel width and having guides for guiding the door which extend into a passageway but are resilient, tough, or resiliently collapsible, to either withstand impacts from vehicle collisions or moveable during opening of the door to avoid collisions while returning for guidance upon closing the door. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005139 | DOOR PANEL OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE FOR A CASING - A door panel opening and closing device for a casing includes a face panel, a door panel, and a resilient member. The face panel includes a base wall and a first post disposed on the base wall. The door panel includes a pivot arm pivoted to the base wall and having a second post. A pivot juncture between the pivot arm and the base wall is defined as a turning axis. The door panel is turnable about the turning axis between closed and open positions. The resilient member is an extension spring having two ends hooked to the first and second posts, respectively. When the door panel is turned from the closed position past a specific angular position, the door panel will automatically spring to the open position by virtue of a directional change of a component of tension force of the resilient member to an outward direction. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005140 | ARTICULATING ROLLER ARM ASSEMBLY - An articulating roller arm assembly comprising a single integral piece cantilever beam with a span section and a throw section, with the span section oriented substantially transverse the throw section. A first distal end of the throw section and a distal end of the span section form a bend of the single integral piece cantilever beam. The articulating roller arm assembly further including a first wheel that is coupled with a first distal end of the throw section, and a second wheel that is coupled with a second distal end of the throw section. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005141 | OBTURATOR - An obturator for an opening of predetermined outline produced in a metal sheet comprising a cap, at least one stiff wall projecting transversely of said cap and at least one snap-fastening blade having a resting position in the absence of urging in which it extends in a direction parallel to said cap, said snap-fastening blade being moveable parallel to said cap against elastic return forces returning it towards said resting position, said snap-fastening blade having an insertion cant adapted to bear on the surface of said metal sheet delimiting said opening when the obturator is pushed therein, said insertion cant sloping relative to a direction transverse to said cap such that said snap-fastening blade is driven to displace to pass through said opening and that slope progressively increasing between said attachment end and said free end. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005142 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING GEL-LIKE ABRASIVE MATERIAL AND GEL-LIKE ABRASIVE MATERIAL - An abrasive that can impart a mirror finish, glossiness, or the like to a surface of a workpiece by blasting is provided. A crosslinked polyrotaxane compound having a network structure where crosslinking points are circular molecules of polyrotaxane and also having abrasive grains dispersedly mixed therein is obtained by causing chemical bonding between the circular molecules of the polyrotaxane in a state where the abrasive grains and the polyrotaxane are mixed. Then, the crosslinked polyrotaxane compound is granulated to a predetermined grain diameter to obtain a gel-like abrasive where a part of the dispersedly mixed abrasive grain is exposed at the surface. By using the thus-obtained gel-like abrasive in blasting by projecting the abrasive at an angle tilted with respect to a surface of a workpiece, mirror finishing or the like is possible without making the surface of the workpiece pearskin-like. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005143 | POLISHING OIL SLURRY FOR POLISHING HARD CRYSTAL SUBSTRATE - A hard crystal substrate such as a GaN substrate or a SiC substrate is polished by using polishing oil slurry having abrading particles of artificial diamond clusters dispersed in a dispersant. The artificial diamond clusters include approximately spherical agglomerate particles with average particle size D50 of 20 nm or more and 50 nm or less, having primary particles with particle diameters of 2 nm or more and 10 nm or less. A rough polishing process is carried out first such that an average surface roughness of 0.5 nm or more and 1 nm or less is obtained, followed by a finishing process such that the average surface roughness of said surface becomes 0.2 nm or less. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005144 | PROCESS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR A PLURALITY OF DISPLACED PEOPLE - A process for providing emergency housing for a plurality of displaced people at a geographic location, said process including the steps of estimating the number of displaced people; determining a suitable combination of facilities to accommodate the displaced people; and transporting said facilities to said geographical location, wherein said suitable combination varies in accordance with the number of displaced people. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005145 | Construction connectors incorporating hardware - A construction connector incorporating one or more fasteners can be formed by a plate including a plurality of openings, at least one fastener aligned with a corresponding opening in the plate and oriented substantially perpendicular to the plate, and a breakable connection coupling the fastener to the plate. The breakable connection further can comprise a weld. A second fastener also can be aligned with a second corresponding opening in the plate such that it is oriented substantially perpendicular to the plate, and a breakable connection can be used to couple the second fastener to the plate. Additionally, a second plate can be coupled to the plate, wherein the second plate includes at least one opening. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005146 | BIRD DETERRENT - The present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for deterring birds from landing on an object. In various embodiments, a bird deterrent can include a number of support members and a net. The net can be suspended over an object. In various embodiments, a net can be suspended over an object by coupling the net to a number of support members that are associated with the object. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005147 | CEILING PANEL WITH ENHANCED ACOUSTICS AND TEXTURE - A ceiling tile and a method of manufacture, wherein the ceiling tile has contrasting colors of texturized woven yarn and a coating, respectively, wherein individual colors of the yarn and coating are at different depths of surface texture, wherein color contrasts accentuate the surface texture depths to be viewed, and provide a desirable, unpredictable randomness of pattern of the color contrasts. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005148 | Security ground anchor - A fastener apparatus, a helical augur, to provide a secure anchor of movable objects to terrestrial sub-surfaces. An inverted cone collar inserted on the upper shaft of the auger is trapped to prevent removal or lowering, but is free to rotate. A key insert is provided to lock the augur to the cone collar so that the augur can be turned in or out when the key is inserted, but cannot be turned without the key. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005149 | WINDOW GLAZING CLEAT FOR SYNTHETIC DOORS WITH WINDOW LIGHTS - Synthetic doors composed a rectangular frame with of skins of compression molded sheets secured to opposite sides of the frame and a core of foamed plastics with a window light therein are improved with a novel glazing cleat for securing a window light in an aperture in such a door that includes plate that rests against edges the skins about the aperture, the plate having an upright rim engaging a face of a window light and downwardly directed flanges which, with tangs on a retainer member having a upright tab engaging the opposite face the window light when nesting with the plate sandwiches the skins between the flanges and tangs to take advantage of the mechanical strength of the skins. Further if a fire resistant plate is married to internal face of each skin, the cleat will take advantage of the mechanical strength of such plates in supporting the window light in the case of fires, even if the outer or exterior skin or skins are turned to ash by a fire. For increased fire resistance the core is formed of a fire resistant foam, such a phenolic foam. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005150 | SAFETY FEATURE FOR A ROOF - Safety structure for a roof and more particularly a flat roof. The former includes an engagement structure. The engagement structure provides an attachment element to which a part to be safely attached to the roof, such as the belt of individuals present on the roof, a railing or the like has to be attached. According to the present invention, this attachment element is attached to a thickening and more particularly to a profiled section. This thickening is accommodated in a folded-over part of roof covering material and is situated in the folded-over part thereof. This roof covering material is attached to the existing roof covering by torching or gluing. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005151 | Low-energy building, particularly greenhouse or stabling - A building is disclosed, with which the air may be guided from a heat reservoir into an interspace, and/or from the interspace into the heat reservoir through conduits. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005152 | STRUT RUNNER MEMBER AND ASSEMBLY USING SAME FOR MOUNTING ARRAYS ON ROOFTOPS AND OTHER STRUCTURES - A strut runner includes a member extending lengthwise in a first direction, where the member includes an underlying panel and one or more walls that extend from the panel. The member may be configured to at least partially support the panel array while being integrated or directly connected to the underlying structure. Additionally, the strut runner may include one or more peripheral extensions that extend a distance outward from the body. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005153 | Window and Trim Assembly and Method - An improved window and trim assembly that facilitates quick and easy installation of a trim assembly on a window includes a window or door unit having a casing that defines a plurality of clip receiving grooves, a plurality of resilient clips receivable in the clip receiving grooves, and a pre-assembled trim cover retained on the window or door unit by the resilient clips. Attachment of the exterior trim cover to the window or door unit involves inserting clips into the grooves and pushing the cover onto the window or door unit until features on the trim cover engage the clips. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005155 | TWO-PIECE TRACK SYSTEM - The present invention is directed toward a track assembly comprising two nested tracks, an inner track and outer track. The assembly is designed so that the outside width of the outer track is equal to or less than the outside width of the inner track to present a substantially flush external surface for attachment of exterior sheathing elements when the assembly is used in an external wall. The system may further comprise a strap or series of engaging surfaces on the inner and outer tracks that generally restrain the inner track relative to the outer track. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005156 | DAMAGE PREVENTION HOUSING FOR A ROOF PIPE AND RELATED METHODS - A damage prevention housing for a roof pipe may include a hollow body having an interior dimensioned to enclose a roof pipe on a roof, the hollow body having an open proximal end suitable for positioning over the roof pipe and a partially closed distal end dimensioned to preclude access by rodents but allow movement of gases therethrough. The hollow body may further include an aperture positioned adjacent to the proximal end for allowing liquids and gases to move through the aperture and a fastener for securing the hollow body in a fixed position relative to the roof pipe and the roof. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005157 | Masonry Block and Associated Methods - A cementitious masonry block that exhibits the appearance of finished natural stone comprises at least two substantially parallel stacking sides operable to be installed on or over other blocks to form a block wall. At least one hollow cell is formed in the block to provide a void for structural reinforcing. One or more display faces each exhibits a finish applied by natural stone finishing techniques. The block is formed from a cementitious mixture that is substantially homogenous throughout the masonry block and that, when cured, is substantially matched in color or grain, or both, to the natural stone that is being replicated. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005158 | HIP AND RIDGE ROOFING MATERIAL - A shingle blank comprises a substrate coated with an asphalt coating and having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface configured to include a first prime region and a second prime region. The first prime region is substantially covered by prime granules having a first overall visual effect and the second prime region is substantially covered by prime granules having a second overall visual effect different from the first overall visual effect. The shingle blank is capable of being divided into individual cap shingles that can be applied to a roof ridge or hip, with the cap shingles including both the first and second prime regions, thereby enabling the cap shingles to be installed in an overlapping manner on the hip or ridge with either the first or the second prime colors being exposed. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005159 | LAMINATED WOOD FLOORING STRIP AND WOOD FLOOR - A wood flooring strip for assembly into a wood floor is provided. The wood flooring strip includes a top layer; a bottom layer; at least one intermediate layer positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer; a veneer formed on the top layer; a transparent layer formed on the veneer; and a foam layer adhered to a bottom of the bottom layer. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005160 | MOVABLE TENSEGRITY STRUCTURE - Provided is a movable tensegrity structure capable of performing bending operation, twisting operation, contracting operation, etc. by itself. The movable tensegrity structures ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005161 | Leg for a self-supporting tower - A leg for a self-supporting tower comprising a plurality of upstanding leg members having upper and lower ends. A plurality of vertically spaced-apart and horizontally disposed brace plates are secured to the leg members and extend therebetween. The brace plates have a pair of spaced-apart tie-off openings formed therein which enable a tower climber to tie-off the climber's safety harness thereto. The brace plates have an elongated wind load reducing slot formed therein between the tie-off openings. The leg is devoid of any diagonal braces extending between the leg members thereof thereby making it easier and safer for a climber to climb the tower. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005162 | TUBULARS STORAGE DEVICE - A tubulars storage device for storing a plurality of tubulars which has a slot forming a path of displacement for tubulars allowing to place tubulars at respective storage positions distributed along the slot as well as removal of said tubulars from the slot. The device includes a rotary latch members shaft, which is mounted substantially parallel to the slot, and a drive connected to the rotary latch members shaft, said drive being adapted to effect controlled angular rotation of the latch members shaft. A plurality of latch members are mounted on the latch members shaft so as to rotate with the latch members shaft and are arranged at spaced apart locations along the latch members shaft. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005163 | Lateral Force Resisting System - A lateral force resisting system according to the present disclosure includes a metal lateral force resisting panel and holdowns. A foundation bolt placement template may be used to locate and support the foundation bolts during fabrication of the foundation and to further secure the frame foundation interface. The metal lateral force resisting panel may be formed from a single piece of material and may include a plurality of ductility apertures forming lateral force resisting elements to enable the panel to flex without catastrophic failure. In a hybrid configuration, a wooden structural frame may be combined with the metal structural panel. The structural panel may be subdivided into multiple panes using ductility apertures to tailor the response of the panel to the lateral force load. The holdowns secure the rigid structural panel to the foundation bolts and may be either a folded strap and pin configuration or self-tightening. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005164 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM TO INCREASE CAPACITY OF GRANULAR MATERIAL STORAGE STRUCTURES - An apparatus and method for increasing storage capacity of granular material storage structures. The apparatus includes a curtain assembly supportable from the roof structure of the granular material storage structure and above the sidewalls thereby defining a second volume within which the granular material may be filled which is above the first volume defined by the interior volume of the sidewalls and the volume defined by the angle of repose of the granular material. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005165 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT - A structural element includes a continuous layer comprising a set of first main-faces defining a first surface and a set of second main-faces defining a second surface and the continuous layer extending between the first surface and the second surface, wherein along a first direction, the first main-faces and the second main-faces alternate in order and are connected by first side-faces, along a second direction different from the first direction, the first main-faces and the second main-faces alternate in order and are connected by second side-faces, and along a third direction different from the first direction and different from the second direction, a pair of neighboring first main-faces is connected by a first bridge-face, and the first bridge-face is connected to neighboring second main-faces by first bridge-side-faces. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005166 | COIN WRAPPING MACHINE - The present invention provides a coin wrapping machine which can reliably wrap coins according to the state of wrapping paper | 2011-01-13 |
20110005167 | Transfer Line - The present invention relates to a transfer line for the transfer of identical filled two-piece capsules between two successive processing stations comprising a and on unloading area, a plurality of identical transfer units each comprising a plurality of cavities each adapted to receive a capsule at the loading area and to let such capsule being unloaded at the unloading area, said plurality of cavities of each transfer unit being designed so as to receive in a first relative configuration the groups of filled two-piece capsules when located at a loading position in the loading area and so as to discharge these groups when located at an unloading position in the unloading area, a conveyor device adapted to temporarily and individually support the transfer units so as to transfer them from the loading position to the unloading position and vice-versa, while keeping them substantially in a same orientation in the loading and unloading positions, and at least from the loading position to the unloading position. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005168 | Large Transfusion Filing and Corking Machine - A large transfusion filling and corking machine includes a frame unit, an electric control unit, a bottle-in unit, a following and filling unit, a nitrogen-charging and corking unit, and a bottle-out transfer wheel unit. The bottle-in unit, the following and filling unit, the nitrogen-charging and corking unit, and the bottle-out transfer wheel unit are mounted on the frame unit and connected by turns. The nitrogen-charging and corking unit is connected with a cork-delivering unit. A nitrogen-precharging unit is arranged between the bottle-in unit and the following and filling unit, which is connected with the bottle-in unit through a bottle-in transfer wheel unit, and connected with the following and filling unit through a transitional transfer wheel unit. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005169 | CUTTING DISC, CUTTING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING PACKAGE UNITS - A cutting disc for separating containers ( | 2011-01-13 |