05th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120023735 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF EXTRA HEAVY PIPE JOINTS, PREFERABLY FOR OFF-SHORE WIND ENERGY PLANTS - The invention relates to a method for producing extra heavy pipe joints used in the off-shore industry, for example. In the method, all cutting processes are performed on planar, sheet metal-like parts, thus dispensing with the need for an expensive flame cutting machine for pipes. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023736 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STATOR BAR SHAPE TOOLING - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for providing stator bar shape tooling. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for shaping an element. The method can include providing at least one constraining surface, wherein the at least one constraining surface is fabricated at least in part by selective laser sintering, and deforming an element with the at least one constraining surface to define at least an external shape of a formed element. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023737 | Methods of Making Z-Shielding - Disclosed are methods of building Z-graded radiation shielding and covers. In one aspect, the method includes: providing a substrate surface having about medium Z-grade; plasma spraying a first metal having higher Z-grade than the substrate surface; and infusing a polymer layer to form a laminate. In another aspect, the method includes electro/electroless plating a first metal having higher Z-grade than the substrate surface. In other aspects, the invention provides methods of improving an existing electronics enclosure to build a Z-graded radiation shield by applying a temperature controller to at least part of the enclosure and affixing at least one layer of a first metal having higher Z-grade than the enclosure. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023738 | MECHANICAL SWITCH WITH A CURVED BILAYER BACKGROUND - An apparatus includes a mechanical switch. The mechanical switch includes a bilayer with first and second stable curved states. A transformation of the bilayer from the first state to the second state closes the switch. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023739 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the secondary battery includes an electrode assembly including an external surface, an electrolyte, a sealing tape including an adhesive layer attached to at least portion of an outer surface of the electrode assembly and contacting the external surface of the electrode assembly and a base sheet disposed on an adhesive layer and formed of a material having directionality, and a can receiving the electrode assembly, the electrolyte, and the sealing tape, wherein the base sheet loses directionality and is shrunk and deformed in shape by contact with the electrolyte, and at least portion of the base sheet contacts an inner surface of the can to prevent the electrode assembly from being freely moved within the can. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023740 | APPLICATOR DEVICE FOR ATTACHING METAL TERMINALS ONTO ELECTRICAL CABLES BY CONTROLLED CRIMPING ONTO THE CONDUCTOR OF SAID CABLES AND CRIMPING UNIT EQUIPPED WITH THIS DEVICE - An applicator device for attaching metal terminals onto electrical cables, of the type comprising a crimping assembly ( | 2012-02-02 |
20120023741 | Arrangement for Energy Conditioning - Circuit arrangement embodiments that use relative groupings of energy pathways that include shielding circuit arrangements that can sustain and condition electrically complementary energy confluences. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023742 | Arrangement for Energy Conditioning - Circuit arrangement embodiments that use relative groupings of energy pathways that include shielding circuit arrangements that can sustain and condition electrically complementary energy confluences. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023743 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SHIELDING CIRCUITRY FROM INTERFERENCE - This is directed to methods and apparatus for shielding a circuitry region of an electronic device from interference (e.g., EMI). A conductive dam may be formed about a periphery of the circuitry region. A non-conductive or electrically insulating fill may then be applied to the circuitry region within the dam. Next, a conductive cover may be applied above the fill. The cover may be electrically coupled to the dam. The dam may include two or more layers of conductive material stacked on top of one another. In some embodiments, the conductive cover may be pad printed or screen printed above the fill. In other embodiments, the conductive cover may be a conductive tablet that is melted above the fill. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023744 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - In a method for manufacturing multilayer PCBs having n circuit layers, a double-sided flexible substrate strip is provided. The strip comprises a number of PCB units, each comprising m segments, wherein m=n/2 if n represents an even integer, and m=(n+1)/2 if n represents an odd integer. Each segment includes two foil portions. In a reel to reel process, the strip is treated to form n−2 foil portions of each PCB unit into traces, further remove one foil portion if n represents an odd integer. The other two foil portions are left untreated. Then the strip is cut to separate the PCB units from each other. The PCB unit is folded in such a manner that the traces are arranged between the other two foil portions. The folded PCB unit is laminated to form a multilayer substrate and traces are formed in the two foil portions. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023745 | Terminal Applicator Method - Methods are provided for automatically crimping terminals or connectors to wires wherein the terminals or connectors are provided in strip form and may be of varying sizes, shapes, and pitches. A method according to the present invention includes providing a plurality of terminal connectors, the connectors being secured to a terminal strip in side-by-side relationship with their axes extending laterally from the strip; moving a crimping die on a ram through a working stroke towards, and a return stroke away from, a crimping anvil to crimp an individual terminal connector located therebetween onto a wire during each working stroke of the ram; and indexing the strip between successive crimping operations thereby to locate a next leading connector on the strip between the die and anvil, wherein the strip is indexed by a drive mechanism contacting the strip through pressure-engagement. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023746 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING A TURBINE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - A method for fabricating a nozzle segment for use within a turbine nozzle assembly. The method comprises providing a nozzle segment including an outer band, an inner band, and at least one vane extending there between, wherein at least one of the inner band and the outer band is formed with a transition piece groove defined therein, positioning an inspection tool in contact with the nozzle assembly such that the inspection tool is aligned relative to the nozzle segment using at least one datum, and verifying an alignment of each transition piece groove using the inspection tool. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023747 | METHODS FOR CLUSTER GEAR TIMING AND MANUFACTURING - A method of manufacturing a gear cluster from a first gear body and a second gear body comprises producing a first set of gear teeth on the first gear body such that each tooth on the first set of gear teeth has a first pitch point. The second gear body is axially aligned with the first gear body. A timing position for a second set of gear teeth on the second gear body is determined by dimensioning from the first set of gear teeth. A second set of gear teeth on the second gear body is produced based on the timing position and each tooth on the second set of gear teeth has a second pitch point. The gear cluster is inspected for timing position by measuring a reference dimension between the first pitch point and the second pitch point. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023748 | METHOD OF MAKING A SHAPED METAL PART FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPONENT - In a method of making a shaped metal part for a motor vehicle component, a blank is made from a steel alloy containing, in weight percent: carbon (C) 0.18% to 0.3%, silicon (Si) 0.1% to 0.7%, manganese (Mn) 1.0% to 2.5%, phosphorus (P) maximal 0.025%, chromium (Cr) 0.1 to 0.8%, molybdenum (Mo) 0.1 to 0.5%, sulfur (S) maximal 0.01%, titanium (Ti) 0.02% to 0.05%, boron (B) 0.002% to 0.005%, aluminum (Al) 0.01% to 0.06%, balance iron and impurities resulting from smelting, The blank is heated to a temperature between 900° C. and 950° C., and formed in a press tool into a formed part which is quenched and tempered while still being in the press tool. At least one region of the formed part is then annealed to become soft by a heating operation within a time interval of less than 30 seconds to thereby provide the region with higher ductility. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023749 | Lubrication Box for a Wet Shaving Implement - According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes therethrough. The shaving aid material, which is optionally distributed in the cavity in a series of layers, is ultrasonically compressed into the cavity such that it at least partially fills at least one of the holes in the skin-engaging surface and at least a portion of the cavity. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023750 | Lubrication Box For A Wet Shaving Implement - According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes therethrough. The shaving aid material, which is optionally distributed in the cavity in a series of layers, is ultrasonically compressed into the cavity. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use. The skin-engaging surface is askew relative to the shave plane of the blades. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023751 | Structure of a Cutting Tool - An improved structure of a cutting tool includes a body, a moving base, and a roller base. The body has a track groove whose one side is extended upward with a stopping wall. The moving base is disposed to slide in the track groove and mounted with a cutting wheel. The moving base is connected with a transmission element so as to move along the track groove. The roller base is disposed between the moving base and the stopping wall. More than one elastic element is disposed between the roller base and the stopping wall. The elastic elements generate a deviation when the roller base is under a force. The roller base has at least two rollers corresponding to the cutting wheel. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023752 | CUTTING TOOLS - A cutting tool for a pipe of specific diameter comprises a generally cylindrical body ( | 2012-02-02 |
20120023753 | KNIFE HAVING A LOCKING MECHANISM - A method and apparatus for a knife having a handle, a blade and a locking mechanism whereby the mechanism provides a pivot point between the handle and blade holder and at least two selective locking positions between the blade and the handle. In one embodiment the knife is a utility knife including a blade holder that houses the blade and pivots with the blade relative to the handle. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023754 | Multi-function cutter - A multi-function cutter includes a body composed of a first half and a second half, wherein the first and second halves are formed with indentations, concave portions, guides parallel to the concave portions and rows of positioning pits arranged along the concave portions; a blade holder sliding along the guides to jut out of the indentation and having a spring socket; and an adjusting device deposited in the spring socket and exposing outside the concave portions. Therein, an adjusting spring is arranged between the adjusting device and the spring socket, and the adjusting device is bilaterally formed with wedge portions for detachably engaging the corresponding positioning pits, so as to stretch the blade holder in multiple stages. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023755 | MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN TOOL - A tool for removing unwanted plants from an area of soil is disclosed. A flexible two-edged blade bent back upon itself with both ends fastened to a common shaft. One edge acts as a knife to slice through soil and roots, moving parallel to the surface of the ground. The opposing blade edge has teeth to grasp, uproot and remove unwanted plants. The design facilitates the removal of unwanted plants or debris without touching said debris with the hands. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023756 | HAND CUTTING TOOL - A hand cutting tool includes a handle lock assembly configured to retain handles of the cutting tool in a closed position. The handle lock assembly includes a latch that pivots with respect to a first handle about a latch axis from a locked position to an unlocked position and a pin manually movable with respect to a second handle between an engaged position and a released position. In a latched position of the handle lock assembly, the latch is in the locked position and engages the pin in the engaged position to retain the second handle in the closed position, and in an unlatched position of the handle lock assembly, the latch is in the unlocked position and is disengaged from the pin in response to the pin being manually moved to the released position to allow the second handle to move toward the open position. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023757 | Wafer cutting tool - The inventive concept is directed to a circular cutting device, especially designed or used in cutting circular wafer in an ostomy application. The device consists of a handle having at one end thereof a circular backup plate. On top of the backup plate is located a plastic cutting receiving plate. The circular backup plate has at its center a threaded rod to receive a circular cup thereon. The cup has at its lower circular edge a razor-like cutting edge which will cut a perfect wafer when screwed down onto the plastic cutting receiving plate by way of the threaded rod. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023758 | Utility knife blade release mechanism - A cutting assembly is slidably mounted on a T-Square. The T-Square may include a scale having multiple indicia for measured cutting based on the size of the wallboard sheet being cut. The cutting assembly is mounted on a slider which may be clamped at measured positions along the arm of the T-Square. The cutting assembly includes oppositely disposed knife blades which are slidably mounted in a housing and spring loaded on opposite sides of a pivot mount such that when not in use the cutting assembly is urged to level and rests with the two knife blades retracted. As the housing is rotated so as to lower one end, the corresponding knife blade extends from the housing to engage with and score or cut the surface of the wallboard material. The cutting tool may be rotated in the opposite direction to thereby extend from the housing the other blade of the pair of oppositely disposed knife blades. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023759 | Non-stick knife - A non-stick knife for daily use comprises a handle; a metal piece attached to the handle; a wavy blade on the upper edge of the metal piece at the distal-end from the handle, with the section of the wavy blade being a wedge; a second blade at the bottom of the metal piece, with an arc shape part at the near-handle end for bone chopping; a crimped isolation groove above the center of the second blade on one side of the metal piece; and a slide for separating the materials which the knife cuts from the crimped isolation groove. This knife has the improved features of non-stick, bone cutting and chopping compared with the regular knives. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023760 | CIRCULAR SAW - A circular saw, in particular hand circular saw, is disclosed. The circular saw has a workpiece support surface, a saw blade and a protective cover, which covers the saw blade in a region above a workpiece to be processed. The protective cover has such a geometry and position with respect to the saw blade that a straight line, which originates from the first deflection of a tangent applied at the intersection of the saw blade circumference with the workpiece support surface from the protective cover encloses an angle of up to 30°, in particular up to 20°, with a line perpendicular to the workpiece support surface. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023761 | BATTERY-POWERED PORTABLE CUTTING TOOLS - A battery-powered portable cutting tool such as a chainsaw or hedge trimmer, comprising: a housing ( | 2012-02-02 |
20120023762 | HANDLE FOR BLADED HAND TOOL AND RAZOR - A space is provided in a front section of a handle. The space is located between side sections and extends along the longitudinal direction of a grip portion. A finger rest wall extending along the longitudinal direction is provided on each side section. The finger rest walls are provided to sandwich the space in the widthwise direction of the grip portion. Each finger rest wall is formed like a cantilever such that one of the ends in the thickness direction of the grip portion is a free end, and the other end is a fixed end. The space is opened between the free ends of the finger rest walls. The finger rest walls are attached to the side frame sections at the fixed ends. The side frame sections are formed of a material that is harder than the finger rest portion. The finger rest walls are deformed into the space when pressed toward the space. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023763 | Lubrication Box For A Wet Shaving Implement - According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes therethrough. Additional shaving aid material is applied to the skin-engaging surface to assist in providing ample shaving aid during the initial use of the lubrication box. The shaving aid material, which is optionally distributed in the cavity in a series of layers, is ultrasonically compressed into the cavity such that it at least partially fills at least one of the holes in the skin-engaging surface and at least a portion of the cavity. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use | 2012-02-02 |
20120023764 | Garment Measurer - The present invention concerns a device for the reading of measures on a body for making cloths in general comprising an arm ( | 2012-02-02 |
20120023765 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASURING INSTRUMENT - According to the present invention, a three-dimensional measuring instrument includes a spindle that moves an object to be controlled in a predetermined axis direction; and a controlling device that controls a position of the object to be controlled by controlling a position of the spindle. The three-dimensional measuring instrument further includes an absolute-type linear encoder that outputs an absolute position of the spindle. With this, it is possible to start measurement by the three-dimensional measuring instrument in a short period of time. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023766 | Laying Aid for Tiles - The invention relates to a device ( | 2012-02-02 |
20120023767 | LAYOUT POSITIONING DEVICE - A device for positioning photographs and the like with respect to each other so that they may be moved as a group as they are repositioned over (or removed entirely from) a workpiece such as a scrapbooking page. In alternative embodiments, the device also serves as a platform for other scrapbooking tools (cutting blades, pens, etc.) that can be applied to one or more of the photographs. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023768 | Multiple Display Electronic Caliper - In addition to other aspects disclosed, a caliper is configured to measure at least one physical dimension. The caliper has a display configured to present a first representation and a second representation of a measurement provided by the caliper. The format of the first representation is different from the format of the second representation, and the first representation is approximately simultaneously displayed with the second representation. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023769 | Assembly Comprising a Measuring Scale Attached to a Substrate and Method for Holding a Measuring Scale Against a Substrate - An assembly including a substrate and a scale held on the substrate, wherein the scale has a measuring graduation, and the scale is held on the substrate by pneumatic suction. The scale is braced on the substrate via two-dimensionally distributed, spaced-apart supports, which are disposed facing a measurement area defined by the measuring graduation and wherein adjacent ones of the supports are spaced apart from one another at a mutual period that is less than a thickness of the scale. In addition, the supports have a structure such that a connection by optical contact bonding between the supports and the scale and/or between the supports and the substrate is prevented at least in the measurement area. A space between the scale and the substrate is sealed off from surroundings by a sealing structure. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023770 | TUMBLE AIR DRYER - A tumble air dryer ( | 2012-02-02 |
20120023771 | PULSE COMBUSTION DRYER APPARATUS AND METHODS - The present inventions relate to pulse combustion dryer apparatus and associated methods. The pulse combustion dryer apparatus may include a combustor that defines a combustion chamber that is in fluid communication with a tailpipe passage defined by a tailpipe. An air inlet communicates air into the combustion chamber through an air inlet passage. A fluid diode disposed within the air inlet passage allows airflow into the combustion chamber through the air inlet passage, and may generally prevent backflow of heated combustion products from the combustion chamber through the air inlet passage. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023772 | METHOD FOR DRYING WOOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF - The method of timber drying including the blowing of timber with heating medium operation at atmospheric pressure and heating the timber to average volume temperature 80-100° C., impulsive (quick) vacuum treatment operation at pressure not more than 50 mm Hg during time not more than 10 s with pressing-out of free moisture from timber without water to vapour transition to reach stable constant value of limber temperature, vacuum relief to atmospheric pressure using heat recuperating air with temperature 150-300° C., and at manometer pressure not more than 0.07 MPa. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023773 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMAL GRADIENT CONTROL IN THIN SHELL STRUCTURES - The present invention reduces thermal stresses in a rotating, foraminous thin-shelled roll for drying permeable and semi-permeable webs by blocking axial flow of heated air through the axial channel formed between two corrugated layers in the shell. The axial channels extend between spaced-apart, parallel end members each having an inner face, and a plurality of alternating straight thin divider strips and bent thin strips extending axially between and evenly-spaced around the circumference of the inner faces of the end members to form an annular cylinder with radial channels therethrough. Affixing at least one impermeable into a radial channel so that it extends through the radial channel and across at least a portion of the faces of the two tiers of bent strips blocks the axial channel therebetween and prevents the passage of air therethrough to the end member. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023774 | Athletic Shoe Systems - An athletic shoe system may include a substantially flat mid-sole portion extending from a metatarsal joint area to a mid-heel arch area, a toe portion tapering upwardly lengthwise from the metatarsal joint area to a front edge of the system at a first angle of 25-35 degrees and tapering upwardly widthwise from the metatarsal joint area to an area along an outer edge of the toe portion at a second angle of 29-31 degrees. The athletic shoe system also may include a heel portion tapering upwardly from the mid-heel arch area to a back edge of the system at an angle of 25-35 degrees. The substantially flat mid-sole portion may contact a surface when the system is in a stationary position. The toe portion and the heel portion may have substantially uniform curvature along a longitudinal axis of the system. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023775 | FOOTWEAR WITH A SHANK SYSTEM - An aspect of the present invention includes a footwear assembly comprising: an upper and a sole assembly connected to the upper. The sole assembly has a footwear assembly comprising a sole assembly connected to an upper. The sole assembly has a midsole made of a first material and having a forefoot portion, an arch portion, a heel portion, and a sidewall extending around a lateral side, a medial side, and a heel side of the midsole. A stiffener is connected to the midsole. The stiffener is made of a second material stiffer than the first material. The stiffener has a base portion adjacent to the arch portion and at least one of the forefoot portion and the heel portion of the midsole. The stiffener has a side stabilizer and a heel wrap coupled to the base portion. The side stabilizer is adjacent to the sidewall in at least one of the arch portion and forefoot portion. The heel wrap is adjacent to the heel side and at least one of the lateral side and medial side of the midsole's sidewall. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023776 | SHOE SOLE INSERTS FOR PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a shoe insert that can provide overall improved foot comfort to a user and can specifically provide beneficial localized pressure relief improving foot health and mitigating painful and/or damaging conditions. The shoe insert can comprise a pressure moderator sheet and one or more pressure pads removably and replaceably attached to the moderator sheet. The insert may further comprise a cushioning material or layer. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023777 | Footwear And Other Products Incorporating Cultured Leather - A variety of products may incorporate cultured leather, which is produced in vitro. Examples of products that may incorporate cultured leather include footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, furniture, handbags or any other consumer or industrial product that commonly incorporates conventional leather or synthetic leather. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023778 | Footwear Incorporating Angled Tensile Strand Elements - An article of footwear may include various first strands and second strands. The cutting and second strands may extend from an area proximal to lace-receiving elements to an area proximal to the sole structure. The first strands may have a substantially vertical orientation and the second strands may have a rearwardly-angled orientation. The first strands may be located in a midfoot region of the footwear and the second strands may be located in both the midfoot region and a heel region of the footwear. Angles between the first strands and the second strands may be at least 40 degrees. Additionally, the second strands may have at least fifty percent greater tensile strength than the first strands. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023779 | Upper Structure for a Shoe - An upper structure for a shoe includes an upper body and an outside upper member that overlaps the lateral side of the upper body to cover the foot's talus and that has a bottom edge portion fixedly attached to a bottom surface of the upper body. A rear end portion of the bottom edge portion is located rearwardly of the calcaneus load centerline. A rear edge portion of the outside upper member is separate from the upper body rearwardly of the talus. An instep edge portion of the outside upper member is connected to the shoelace. The upper structure includes a region that is expandable and contractible in a longitudinal direction. A top end of the region extends to the opening of the upper body, and a bottom end of the region is disposed in front of the calcaneus load centerline and below 55% of the foot's lateral ankle height. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023780 | OPEN-SOLED ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear having a sole structure with openings formed therethrough is disclosed. The article of footwear includes an upper for receiving a foot of a wearer and a sole structure attached to the upper and positioned generally below the foot. The sole structure has at least one opening formed therein that extends through the sole structure. The at least one opening formed through the sole structure exposes the plantar surface of the foot of the wearer to a ground surface when the article of footwear is worn by the wearer, and is constructed so as to allow contact between the plantar surface of the foot and the ground surface. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023781 | WEAR-RESISTANT OUTSOLE - An article of footwear may have an outsole with multiple contact zones. Each of those contact zones may include perimeter regions formed from a harder elastomeric material and traction elements formed from a softer elastomeric material. The traction elements within a particular contact zone may be generally planar in shape and aligned in parallel along on orientation direction for that contact zone. When undeformed, the traction elements in a contact zone may extend outward from the outsole beyond the perimeter regions of that same contact zone. In response to a shear force resulting from activity of a shoe wearer, the traction elements may be deformable so as to rest within a volume formed by the perimeter regions. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023782 | Thermal Therapy Boot - A thermal treatment boot device is provided for the purposes of securing thermal treatment means to a foot or leg. The device comprises a supporting boot, a plurality of pocket recesses, and a set of securing straps. The supporting boot is shaped similar to a standard boot, but lacking a front portion. This structure allows a user with an injured foot or ankle to easily slide in and out of the same without bending the ankle joint. The device is secured to a user's foot and leg by a plurality of straps extending from one side of the supporting boot to the opposing side, wherein they are attached by a fastening means. Thermal treatment packs or ice may be inserted within pocket recesses along the lateral sides, posterior, and base of the supporting boot according to a user's preference and the nature of the injury. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023783 | CYCLING SHOE - A cycling shoe includes a sole having a toe section, a ball section, an arch section, and a heel section. An upper is connected to the sole to provide a cavity for receiving a foot of a cyclist, and a heel is pivotable relative to the sole by way of a lower portion of the heel being connected to the heel section of the sole. An upper portion of the heel can be rotated between selectable bistable open and closed positions by rotating the heel about a pivot area of the lower heel portion. In the closed position, the cyclist's foot can be secured to the cycling shoe using a fastening system that includes connecting elements extending from the heel and at least one tensioning device on the upper that cooperates with the connecting elements. The connecting elements can be adjusted such that the heel is in tension with the upper with a cyclist's foot therebetween. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023784 | SHOES, DEVICES FOR SHOES, AND METHODS OF USING SHOES - A shoe includes a first plate and a second plate that are located in a portion of the shoe between an upper and an outsole of the shoe, and a nest formed as a bag filled with one or more gasses located between the first plate and the second plate. The shoe may further include one or more springs located in cavities in the gas filled nest for biasing the first plate and the second plate apart from each other. Pods may be located within the openings in the center of the springs, and the pods may be filled with one or more gasses. The pods may protrude from a bottom or a top surface of the nest. Spring sandwiches including one or more springs positioned between plates may be constructed and placed in various portions of a shoe. The shoe may also include piping with lights. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023785 | Wireless remote controlled massaging footwear system - A new wireless remote controlled massaging footwear system, adaptable to typical footwear for individuals to wear and massage their feet during their normal daily activity. Massaging functions including multiple modes of operation and sequencing of massaging components is controlled using a wireless remote control device by the user or by a caregiver. The new system comprises massaging devices including six or more vibration motors and one or more various types of heating elements per foot that are structurally supported in enclosures. Enclosed massaging devices can be repositioned in the sole of the footwear to massage particular areas of the foot. The new system includes accessories such as a lanyard to wear the remote control around the user's neck and a carry case for protecting and transporting the system. The carry case is particularly suitable for a hospice care provider. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023786 | Article Of Footwear Incorporating Floating Tensile Strands - An article of footwear may have a sole structure and an upper that includes at least one layer and a plurality of strands. The layer extends from a lace region of the upper to a lower region of the upper. The strands are located adjacent to the layer and in contact with the layer, and the strands extend from the lace region to the lower region. Additionally, the strands are unsecured to the layer for a distance of at least five centimeters in an area between the lace region and the lower region. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023787 | Article of Footwear for Increasing Stability and Lateral Performance - An article of footwear with multiple cross sectional profile shapes disposed on an outer peripheral edge of a sole is disclosed. The multiple cross sectional profile shapes on the outer peripheral edge of the sole can help increase the lateral performance and lateral stability of a wearer of the article of footwear. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023788 | Wear Assembly For Excavating Equipment - A wear assembly for excavating equipment includes a base fixed to the excavating equipment, a wear member fit over the base, and a lock to releasably hold the wear member to the base. The wear member includes side relief to reduce drag on the system. The wear member and the base each includes a hemispherical front end and a generally trapezoidal rear portion. The base includes a nose and a stop projecting from the nose to cooperate with the lock without an opening being needed to receive the lock into the nose. The lock is an elongate lock positioned generally in an axial direction and which holds the wear member to the base under compressive loads. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023789 | IRON WITH DUAL STEAM CHAMBERS - A convertible appliance and related method for treating a garment. The appliance includes a housing, a water tank disposed in the housing, a soleplate removably attached to the housing, a first steam chamber configured to generate and emit steam from the soleplate in a first configuration when the soleplate is attached to the housing, a second steam chamber configured to generate and emit steam from the housing in a second configuration when the soleplate is removed from the housing, a valve arrangement configured to fluidly connect the water tank to the first steam chamber when in the first configuration, and alternately, fluidly connect the water tank to the second chamber when in the second configuration. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023790 | Iron with Magnetic Heel Rest to Prevent Tipping - A hand-held cloth iron becomes very hot while in use. Even when cool, it is heavy and has sharp corners. Any of these characteristics can cause injury or damage if the iron falls. An improved iron includes a heel rest connected to the rear of the iron body. One or more permanent magnet pieces embedded in the heel rest produce a magnetic pull force between the magnets and the ferromagnetic steel top of an ironing board when the iron is stood on its heel. The magnets are strong enough to stabilize the iron, even on a board with a padded cover, without impractically impeding the operator's normal ironing motions. The magnetic rear plate can either be coplanar or slightly recessed with respect to the outer surface of the heel rest, and the amount of recess can be made adjustable by mechanical means so that the magnetic pull force between the magnetic heel rest and the ferromagnetic steel top of an ironing board can be adjusted by a user to suit his or her preference. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023791 | Dynamic Indicator and Bed Employing the Same | 2012-02-02 |
20120023792 | FLOOR DISPLAY - The present invention relates to a floor display comprising a floor panel, which panel comprises an upper surface, which upper surface of the panel mostly follows a line from the front of the bottom surface to the top of the side surface, hereby forming an inclined panel. It is the object of the invention to achieve a floor display at the floor in shops or supermarkets. This object can be achieved with a floor display if the upper surface of the panel forms a display area, which display surface comprises a transparent cover, which transparent cover is fixed to the panel at the panel front and at the side surface against the wall or shelf. It can hereby be achieved that the floor near walls or shelves is used for advertisement. As for all customers in shops or supermarkets, the floor is a very important place to use for advertisement. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023793 | SIGNAGE VISIBLE THROUGH THERMAL-IMAGING CAMERA - A sign including a panel having at least one indicator-shaped aperture therethrough from side to side. The panel includes a backing secured to a first surface of the panel. The backing can be made of fire-retardant material. A sheet can be secured to a second surface of the panel. The sheet can be made of fire-retardant material. A volume of fluid can be contained within a space defined by the at least one panel aperture, the backing and the sheet. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023794 | PORTABLE SOLAR LIGHT FOR SPORTS ENTHUSIAST - The present lighting units provide an effective means by which a sports fan may express his support for a favorite team or school, whether it be a professional team, a collegiate team or college, or a high school team or high school. The portable lighting unit includes a housing having the appearance of a plurality of connected tiers, each of the tiers having a differing dimension such that the tiers convey a stair-step configuration. To represent the sports team or school, at least two three-dimensional alphabetic characters are affixed to a front surface of the tiers. A solar-powered lighting fixture is attached to the uppermost surface of the top tier to provide illumination for outdoor or indoor use. The housing and lettering may feature the team colors. A method of producing the lighting unit is also provided. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023795 | Profile Configuration For Retractable Banner Display Device - The invention relates to a series of profile configurations for retractable banner display devices. A top arcuate profile and a bottom flat profile form an elongated housing having an opening which enable a banner to be extended and displayed at forefront of the almost entire physical structure of said display device without the need of other stabilising requirements. At least one connection body profile integrates with top arcuate profile(s) and bottom flat profile(s) forming structures of said display device for a single or a double-sided banner display. The profile configuration enable easy assembly and maintenance for the said display device by means of a connecting method between a bottom flat profile and a connecting body profile, that said bottom flat profile can be easily removed and replaced while the structure of the said display device sustains. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023796 | WRISTBAND WITH ADHERED TAGS - A wristband assembly comprising a wristband strap, a permanent adhesive supported by a first portion of the strap and adapted to secure the strap into a loop, and a temporary adhesive supported by a second portion of the strap. The wristband assembly can further include a liner positioned over the permanent adhesive, and preferably also over the temporary adhesive. The wristband assembly can also include a perforation between the second portion of the strap and the first portion of the strap to facilitate removal of the second portion. In this way, the second portion can act as a redeemable tag. After the tag has been removed and redeemed, the promoter can stick the tag to a tally sheet to organize the tags into groups of a defined number. The tally sheets can then be counted to determine the number of redeemed tags, without the need to count each tag. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023797 | ESL LOCKING MECHANISM - An ESL and ESL holder combination includes a locking mechanism for releasably securing the ESL to the ESL holder, and an ESL provided with at least one gripping means for cooperative engagement with the ESL holder. The ESL holder is attachable to an edge of a shelf, the ESL holder being provided with one or more receiving means such as for example slots for receiving the gripping means and the locking element in cooperative engagement. A spring loaded element is arranged inside the ESL such that the spring loaded element, in a latched position, secures the ESL to the ESL holder when the gripping means is brought into a hooked position in the receiving means. When displaced from its latched position, allowing the gripping means to leave its hooked position, this enables removal of the ESL from the ESL holder. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023798 | MODULAR DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device including a display frame, a first mounting member that displays a first object, and a second mounting member that displays a second object, each of the first and second mounting members being disposed within the display frame in one of at least two different configurations. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023799 | REDUCED RECOIL CHOKED SHOTGUN BARREL - A shotgun barrel of a construction that reduces recoil is provided. The shotgun barrel includes a smooth, non-rifled bore and a choke approximate the muzzle of the barrel. A plurality of vent holes through the barrel and extending into the bore in equal number and in alignment on opposing sides of the barrel along a length of the barrel that is inward of the choke, the sum of the transverse area of each of the plurality of vent holes not exceeding 50% of the muzzle area. A shotgun including the barrel of reduced recoil is also provided. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023800 | UNITARY BREECHBLOCK ASSEMBLY - A single-shot break action firearm includes a receiver, a barrel, and a stock. The receiver has a breach portion that defines a cavity that is sized and shaped to house a breechblock therein. The breechblock is constructed from a powdered metal formed by metal-injection-molding. The breechblock is form from a higher strength material than the receiver to contain explosive forces produced during discharge of the firearm. The barrel is connected with the receiver and extends forward therefrom. The stock is connected with the receiver and extends rearward therefrom. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023801 | MODEL 1911 SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL THUMB SAFETY - A model 1911 semiautomatic pistol thumb safety or decocking lever adapted to be coupled to a model 1911 receiver. The thumb safety has a selector pivotally coupled about an axis of rotation to a side of the model 1911 receiver the selector having a flat surface portion offset from the axis of rotation and contacting the side. The selector has a raised surface portion offset from the axis of rotation and facing the side. The safety is adapted to be selectable from a first position to a second position. The flat surface portion covers a swept area when the safety is rotated from the first position to the second position. The swept area is covered by the raised surface portion in either the first position or the second position. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023802 | Stock assembly with recoil suppression - A stock assembly for attachment to the receiver of a shotgun is described. The assembly includes a pistol grip; a stock; a connector tube slidable within a conduit in the stock, the stock and connector being selectively lockable to each other; an attachment member slidable within the tube conduit between fully inserted and fully extended positions; a first elongated connector attached to the attachment member and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube into attachment with the pistol grip; a second elongated connector extending from the pistol grip into engagement with the receiver, the second member being at an angle to the first member; and a compression spring in the tube conduit urging the attachment member toward its fully extended position. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023803 | Magazine Mounted Spent Shell Receptacle - A shell catcher apparatus that is supported from a connection on a removable ammunition magazine and from there extends a receptacle shaped to catch and retain the spent shells as ejected from an auto-loading firearm. Supported on the magazine, the primary feature of avoiding direct mechanical connection to the firearm frame is achieved. The shell catcher to magazine attachment component may be a clamping bracket or alternatively a modified replacement of an OEM part such as a sole plate or outer case of the magazine. The receptacle component of the shell catcher is shaped in a manner to extend its opening to the location where the spent shells are ejected from the firearm action. By the nature of its function, any shell catcher design obstructs access to the action of the firearm. By mounting the shell catcher on the magazine they become unitized and are both removed when the magazine release button is operated. This allows the operator to quickly gain access for correcting firearm malfunctions without the need of tools. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023804 | WEIGHTED SOFT-BAIT FISHING LURE - The present invention provides an improved weighted soft-bait fishing lure that includes a jighead assembly, comprising a weight having a generally elongate body with a first longitudinal axis, a hook and a bait keeper means, and a bait having an generally elongate body with a second longitudinal axis, wherein the bait is releasably connected to the jighead assembly at the bait keeper means such that the first longitudinal axis of the weight and the second longitudinal axis of the bait are generally in line with one another. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023805 | Interchangeable blade and lure fishing assembly - A fishing lure combination is disclosed which comprises a frame and an oscillating blade which may be affixed to the frame and then replaced without removing or untying a fishing line affixed to the frame. Also, the frame comprises a clip for replacing an associated weighted fishing lure, also without removing or untying the fishing line. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023806 | FISHING TACKLE SWIVEL HAVING A KNURLED OUTER SURFACE - A fishing tackle swivel for attaching a fishing lure to a fishing line. The fishing tackle swivel is provided with posts extending from each of the end of a swivel body. A mechanism, such as one or more ball bearings provided in the interior of the swivel body would allow each of the posts to independently rotate with respect to the swivel body. A second end of each of the posts is attached to separate ring members through which the fishing lure and the fishing line are secured. At least a portion of the exterior surface of the swivel body is roughened, such as being knurled, allowing for ease of handling the swivel body. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023807 | FISHING FLOAT OR STRIKE INDICATOR AND ATTACHMENT METHODS - A float and/or strike indicator for fly fishing may be attached by friction/interference fit onto a line or leader, by sliding the float up the leader to a thicker-diameter portion of the leader for a tight fit between the leader and an axial bore in the float. The bore may be tapered in diameter, may have a constant diameter, may have a significantly reduced or tapered diameter or another restriction in a portion(s) of the bore, and/or may have an enlarged end opening, for example. The floats may include one or more protrusions into which a small diameter end of the axial bore extends, and, during installation on the line/leader, the protrusion may be removed but snapping or cutting to reveal the bore so that that line/leader may be inserted all the way through the float and accessed at the small diameter end of the bore. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023808 | DISINFESTATION AND DISINFECTION OF FOOD, PERISHABLES AND OTHER COMMODITIES - A method and system for disinfecting and disinfesting a commodity, such as a perishable agricultural commodity, by treatment with an environment of low oxygen/high ballast gas with cycled pressure changes that overwhelm and damage the respiratory system of the insect without damaging the host commodity. The system and method may also include the introduction of disinfectants, antiseptics and other toxic chemicals or the exposure to radio frequencies with intense electric fields that may increase the metabolic activity of the pest or decrease the fitness of the pest within the low oxygen environment. Treatments according to the methods can also increase the shelf life of agricultural commodities by eradicating or delaying the growth of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and other microbial pests. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023809 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING PHASE STABLE, REDUCED ACID BIOMASS-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OILS - Methods for producing phase stable, reduced acid biomass-derived pyrolysis oils are provided. Biomass-derived pyrolysis oil having a determined water content no greater than about 30% by weight is provided. A base is mixed with the biomass-derived pyrolysis oil to produce reduced acid biomass-derived pyrolysis oil. A base is selected from an inorganic base or a nitrogen-containing base. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023810 | METAL IMPURITY AND HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT COMPONENTS REMOVAL OF BIOMASS DERIVED BIOCRUDE - This invention relates to a process for production of transportation fuels from biomass. More particularly, this invention relates to a process for using solvent to remove metal impurities and high molecular weight components from biomass derived biocrude to prevent potential catalyst poisoning and catalyst bed plugging in biocrude-to-transportation fuel upgrading process. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023811 | Biodiesel containing non-phenolic additives and thereby possessing enhanced oxidative stability and low acid number - Biodiesel compositions are provided, containing non-phenolic additives that improve the oxidative stability and lower the acid number. The invention further provides non-phenolic additive concentrate compositions and diesel fuel compositions containing the above biodiesel compositions. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023812 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING GAS OIL COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a gas oil composition that can achieve environment load reduction, low temperature properties and low fuel consumption all together and is suitably used in a winter season. The gas oil composition comprises an FT synthetic base oil in an amount of 60 percent by mass or more on the basis of the total mass of the composition and has a sulfur content of 5 ppm by mass or less, an aromatic content of 10 percent by volume or less, an oxygen content of 100 ppm or less, an end point of 360° C. or lower, an insoluble content after an oxidation stability test of 0.5 mg/100 mL or less, an HFRR wear scar diameter (WS1.4) of 400 μm or smaller and a specific relation in normal paraffin contents and the total content thereof. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023813 | METHOD OF DRYING BIOMASS - A process for torrefaction of biomass is provided in which biomass are passed into a fluidized bed or a non-fluidized bed reactor and heated to a predetermined temperature in an oxidizing environment. The dried biomass is then fed to a cooler where the temperature of the product is reduced to approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023814 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE LARGE SCALE COLLECTION, PREPARATION, HANDLING AND REFINING OF LIGNO-CELLULOSIC BIOMASS - A system for collecting ligno-cellulosic biomass over a large area to enable the commercial refining of biomass from 2,500 to in excess of 50,000 tons of biomass per day to produce ethanol or other products. The biomass is collected at a series of collection points and then transported through a network of conduit “loops” interconnecting each of the collection points and the central refining plant. The water used to transport the biomass, as a slurry, is recovered and sequentially recycled in the same pipeline system to push the biomass slurry around the system in a “loop”. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023815 | Enriching the Seed Quality of a Batch of Seeds - The invention is directed to a method for separating two or more seed fractions having different germination quality, to a method for preparing a seed fraction enriched in seed quality, and to the use of a magnetic fluid. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023816 | GREENHOUSE WITH CULTIVATION GUTTER - Greenhouse ( | 2012-02-02 |
20120023817 | AUTONOMOUS ANTI-SPILL CARRIER FOR A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS - The present invention relates to a carrier for a bouquet of flowers, constituted of a container ( | 2012-02-02 |
20120023818 | PLANT SUPPORT DEVICE - A plant support device ( | 2012-02-02 |
20120023819 | Lantern planter - A lantern planter wherein an exterior vessel contains inside of it an interior vessel. The interior vessel contains an interior fill material utilized to create mass inside the present invention. Affixed atop the interior vessel is a post support collar used to provide support to a post that is used to provide vertical support and stability to a supported device mechanically fastened to the post. The interior vessel, once filled with the interior fill material, and after the post is inserted via the post support collar has exterior fill material and decorative material installed atop the interior vessel such that the lantern planter provides structural support for the supported device and is aesthetically pleasing to the user. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023820 | FLOWER POT COVER WITH INDENTED RING PORTION AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING SAME - An apparatus and method is provided for forming a flower pot cover with at least one indented portion to retain the flower pot cover on the flower pot. The apparatus includes a male and female die. The female die has a plurality of fingers movable radially into an opening of the female die. The male die has a recess formed between the lower end and the upper end and adapted to receive the fingers of the female die to form the at least one indented portion of the flower pot cover when the sheet of material is pressed between the female die and the male die. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023821 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - A hydroponic system consists of a hydroponic tank, a carrier or carriers for carrying or growing plants, a float or floats, and a supplementary lifting unit. The supplementary lifting unit includes a take-up mechanism having a small reel and one or multiple large reels configured subject to the circumference ratio of 1:≧1 so that increasing the fluid level in the hydroponic tank to lift or lower the float one unit-height causes the carriers and the plants thereof to be lowered or lifted one unit-height plus the height corresponding to the circumference ratio between the large reel and the small reel for enabling the roots, stems and leaves of the growing plants to be dipped in the nutrient solution in the hydroponic tank or exposed to the outside air. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023822 | Method and System for Controlled Gasification - Disclosed is a system and a method of controlled gasification. The method includes introducing a first fuel to a gasifier in a system, introducing a first fuel to a gasifier in a system, generating a product gas by partially oxidizing the first fuel with an oxidizer including oxygen, directing a first portion of the product gas to a process chamber, and selectively introducing a recycled portion of the product gas to the gasifier. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023823 | Method for Gasification and A Gasifier - Disclosed is a cyclonic gasifier and cyclonic gasification method. The cyclonic gasifier and cyclonic gasification method involve a chamber having a first portion proximal to a first end and a second portion proximal to a second end, introducing a first fuel to the first portion of the chamber, introducing a second fuel to the chamber; and introducing a first oxidant to accelerate the velocity of the first fuel and swirl the first fuel from the first portion toward the second portion. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023824 | AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER - A door opener for opening a door having an external surface comprises a screw mounted for rotary motion and a carriage mounted on the screw such that rotation of the screw causes motion of the carriage along the screw. A motor rotates the screw. An actuator arm has a first end and a second end, where the actuator arm is operatively connected to the carriage such that movement of the carriage causes the actuator arm to move between a retracted position where the door is closed and an extended position where the door is open. The first end of the actuator arm is in contact with but not connected to the external surface of the door such that the first end of the actuator arm rides over the external surface of the door. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023825 | WATERTIGHT PATIO DOOR ASSEMBLY - The watertight patio door assembly includes two adjacent and laterally offset door panels mounted in a door frame, at least one of the door panels being slidably movable within the door frame. It also includes a combined air and water passageway located within a sill section of the door frame. The passageway provides a continual fluid communication between a location at a bottom end of a clearance gap, located between adjacent vertical frame members of the door panels when the patio door assembly is closed, and the exterior side of the patio door assembly. Two spaced-apart sets of weatherstrips create a vertically-extending buffer air space within the clearance gap. The disclosed arrangement can greatly improve watertightness between the door panels during severe weather conditions without the need of a complex arrangement and/or weatherstrips impairing the movement of the sliding door panel or panels. A method for improving watertightness between a sliding door panel and of a stationary door panel of a patio door assembly is also presented. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023826 | OUTSWINGING WINDOW ASSEMBLY HAVING AN OPERATIONAL MODE AND A WASH MODE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A window assembly including a frame having an interior portion with an inner surface, and a sash having an interior portion and an exterior portion. The window assembly includes an operational mode and a wash mode. In the operational mode, the sash is movable from a closed position to a position in which the sash is generally perpendicular with the frame. In the wash mode, the sash is movable to a position where the exterior of the sash faces toward the interior frame. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023827 | Driving System for An Automatic Sliding Door - The present invention relates to a driving system for an automatic sliding door. The driving system includes a driver and a rack and pinion mechanism. The pinion is adapted to cause sliding movement of the door in a first or second direction when operatively connected to a corresponding rack associated with the door. The pinion is selectively attachable to the driver in two positions: (a) a first position in order to cause sliding movement of the door in the first direction; and (b) a second position in order to cause sliding movement of the door in the second direction. The present invention also relates to a device for indicating whether a driving system is suitable for driving a sliding door. The device includes a first end, a region including one or more calibrations; and a second end. The first end is adapted to be pulled by a user. The second end is adapted to be selectively and detachably attached to one of the calibrations. The region is located between the first end and the second end. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023828 | METHOD FOR MAKING A WINDOW AND AN OPENING WINDOW - The invention relates a method for making a window, where the sash is connected to the frame by a pair of hinges, each comprising a first hinge part connected to the sash and a second hinge part connected to the frame. The sash is made from a plastic material by moulding, and that one or more functional elements are attached to the sash during the moulding thereof. The functional elements can include a stay arm having a base member, which is attached to the sash bottom member, and the first hinge parts. Also, the frame may be made by moulding. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023829 | TRAILER DOOR SEAL - A one-piece seal is used between the rear doors of a semi-trailer truck and the rear frame of the truck, the seal having a good compression set resistance. The seal is made from multiple extrusion members that are fused, welded, or otherwise integrally, monolithically connected at corner joints to form a central opening. The extrusion members have a sealing profile, or cross-section, that allows for the compression and deflection of a pair of sealing lobes to create inner and outer seals, respectively, between the trailer frame and the door structure at the rear of a semi-trailer truck, as well as between the doors themselves. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023830 | SEALING ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A sealing assembly is provided for a vehicle having independently opening and closing closure panels, such as first and second doors, which are hinged to a vehicle body with opposing hinges. The sealing assembly has a first seal that is mounted to the vehicle body to substantially surround a continuous door opening, and has a first membrane portion that extends over a first portion of the cutline. A second seal is mounted to a surface of the first door that faces the first membrane portion when the first door is closed. A third seal is mounted to a surface of the second door that faces the first membrane portion when the second door is closed. The first membrane portion is configured to be movable toward the closed first and second doors into contact with the second and third seals to seal the first portion of the cutline. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023831 | WEATHER STRIP AND ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE THEREOF - A weather strip | 2012-02-02 |
20120023832 | SNAP-ACTING LOCKING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR LIDS, DOORS AND THE LIKE - A snap-acting locking device, particularly for lids, doors and the like, has a slider adapted to be associated with a movable member, such as a lid, a door or the like, and to engage by snap-action a locking member provided on a body which the movable member that constitutes its lid, door or the like is articulated. The slider is a single body constituted by an actuation pushbutton provided with a stem, provided with a locking means, and by an elastic member, which is jointly connected to a free end of the stem; the locking means detachably engages the locking member provided in the body. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023833 | High Impact Resistant Tool - In one aspect of the present invention, a high impact resistant tool comprises a sintered polycrystalline diamond body bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at an interface, the body comprising a substantially pointed geometry with an apex, the apex comprising a curved surface that joins a leading side and a trailing side of the body at a first and second transitions respectively, an apex width between the first and second transitions is less than a third of a width of the substrate, and the body also comprises a body thickness from the apex to the interface greater than a third of the width of the substrate. | 2012-02-02 |
20120023834 | APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING THE INSTALLATION OF A GUTTER AND METHOD OF INSTALLING A GUTTER USING THE APPARATUS - The combination of a building roof section and a flashing repositioning apparatus. The roof section has an upwardly facing surface, with an edge at which there is a fascia, and a depending flashing portion. The flashing repositioning apparatus has a flashing engaging assembly and a manipulating assembly. The flashing engaging assembly has a body defining a wedging surface and a guide surface. The guide surface is configured to be consistently located in a predetermined operative position against the fascia surface wherein the wedging surface is at a predetermined angle relative to the fascia surface. The wedging surface resides between the fascia surface and the flashing portion to define a gap into which a wall of a gutter can be directed. | 2012-02-02 |