08th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 19 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100044914 | Primer composition and uses thereof - The present invention provides a primer for a thermoplastic and/or elastomeric substrate, the primer comprising a film of an epoxy-modified polymer selected from the group consisting of an epoxy-modified-thermoplastic polymer, an epoxy-modified-thermoplastic polymeric composite, an epoxy-modified-elastomeric polymer, an epoxy-modified-elastomeric polymeric composite, a blend thereof, and any mixture thereof. Also provided are methods of repairing, inserting, assembling and coating a thermoplastic or elastomeric substrate using the primer of the present invention. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044915 | Composite material human body support and process for making same - A human body support includes a composite material base frame having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a cover element formed from a first polymer material associated to the base frame. The support also includes a film of a second thermoplastic polymer material, which is fixedly attached to the base frame. The second thermoplastic material has an affinity for the first polymer material so that the cover element may be fixedly attached to the base frame, thereby forming an integral support. A polyurethane gel may be disposed in a recess of the base frame. The first polymer material has a thickness of 0.1 to 0.3 mm, the second material has a thickness of 0.01 to 0.025 mm, and both may be optically transparent. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044916 | Polypropylene Container and Process for Making the Same - A multilayer plastic container comprises a layer of a polypropylene and an intermediate layer directly adjacent the layer of polypropylene wherein at least one of the polypropylene and intermediate layers comprises an adhesive such as maleic anhydride incorporated therein to adhere the layer of polypropylene to the layer of EVOH. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044917 | IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - An imprint lithography apparatus is disclosed that has a first support structure arranged to support an imprint template, and a first actuator attached to the first support structure, and arranged in use to be located between the first support structure and the imprint template. The first actuator is configured to apply a force to the imprint template. The imprint lithography apparatus further includes a second support structure and a second actuator located between the second support structure and the first support structure. The second actuator is configured to apply a force to the second support structure, wherein a range of movement of the second actuator is greater than a range of movement of the first actuator. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044918 | METHOD OF PREPARING SOLID REAGENT AND MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE EMPLOYING THE SOLID REAGENT - In a method of preparing a solid reagent, a liquid reagent is loaded into a plurality of reagent cavities formed in a mold, the loaded liquid reagent is frozen, the frozen reagent is separated from the mold, and the separated frozen reagent is dried to remove humidity therein. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044919 | MOLDING APPARATUS WITH DEFORMABLE MOLD - An apparatus for molding an article such as pre-cast, cement or concrete blocks, bricks, pavers, tiles and the like including a deformable mold and a movement imparting device. The deformable mold includes compartments or cavities for receiving material therein that is to be molded. Once the material has solidified so as to produce articles, the movement imparting device causes the deformable mold to curve thereby providing for the compartments to disengage from the solidified articles | 2010-02-25 |
20100044920 | METHOD FOR THE ONE-STEP PROGRAMMING OF THE THREE-SHAPE PLASTICS - The invention relates to a method for producing a programmed shape memory polymer, which assumes a first temporary shape and at least two additional stored thermally activatable shapes, namely at least one second temporary shape and a permanent shape, with the steps of:
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20100044921 | METHOD OF CLEANING TEMPLATE AND PATTERN FORMING METHOD - To remove the resist residue on a template by holding the template with a pattern face having irregularities, supplying a cleaning agent to an area containing the contamination adhering to the pattern face of the template, applying emitted light from the opposite face of the pattern face of the template, and optically exciting the cleaning agent with the emitted light to produce a radical, making at least part of the contamination hydrophilic by reaction of the contamination with the radical, and removing the contamination from the template after hydrophilization. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044922 | Method and apparatus for producing a three-dimensionally shaped object - In a method for producing a three-dimensionally shaped object, (i) a solidified layer is formed by irradiating a light beam on a specified portion of a powder layer to sinter or melt the specified portion. Further, (ii) another solidified layer is formed by placing a new powder layer on the solidified layer obtained in step (i), and irradiating the light beam on a specified portion of the new powder layer to sinter or melt the specified portion of the new powder layer. The steps (i) and (ii) are repeated to produce a three-dimensionally shaped object. In the method, a gas is supplied to a mirror used in scanning the light beam. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044923 | INJECTION MOLDING METHOD AND SYSTEM, AND MOLDED PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED THEREBY - Molding methods and systems are disclosed for manufacturing molded items ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044924 | CANDLE REFILL KIT AND METHOD OF USE - A candle refill kit useful for preparing home made candles includes a disposable microwaveable container and a microwaveable candlewax composition. The candlewax composition is microwave heated in the microwaveable container to an elevated temperature sufficient to initiate pouring of the candlewax composition. The candlewax composition is then poured from the microwaveable container into a candle mold (to make a stand-alone candle) or a candle container (to make a container candle). | 2010-02-25 |
20100044925 | NANOWIRE BUNDLES - Techniques for fabricating nanowire bundles are provided. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044926 | FABRICATING POLYMERIC NANOWIRES - Techniques for fabricating nanowires are disclosed. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044927 | Process for manufacturing a plastic hollow body from a parison and die for extruding a parison - Process for manufacturing a plastic hollow body, said process comprising the following steps:
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20100044928 | Process for Shaped Articles from Polyester Blends - Disclosed is a process for injection stretch blow molding a thermoplastic composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or prepared from (a) about 30 to about 99 weight % based on the combination of (a) and (b) of a poly(ethylene terephthalate) homopolymer or copolymer; and (b) about 1 to about 70 weight % based on the combination of (a) and (b) of a poly(trimethylene terephthalate) homopolymer or copolymer, wherein the composition does not contain a crystallization accelerator. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044929 | METHOD OF FORMING A SPARK PLUG INSULATOR - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods for forming spark plug insulators, particularly asymmetrical spark plug insulators, without required machining after an initial heating or firing of the spark plug insulator. In one exemplary embodiment, a method of forming an asymmetrical spark plug insulator is. The method includes: forming a first mixture comprising a binder formed of water and agar; forming a second mixture comprising a ceramic material; combining the first mixture and the second mixture to form a molding compound; injection molding the molding compound to form an asymmetrical spark plug insulator having a initial net shape and size; and sintering the asymmetrical spark plug insulator to cause hardening of the asymmetrical spark plug, the sintered asymmetrical spark plug having a final net shape and size. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044930 | INJECTION METHOD FOR INERT GAS - A method and apparatus for forming internally shrouded supersonic coherent jets comprising an inert gas, such as pure argon and argon/oxygen mixtures. This method and apparatus can be employed to produce low-carbon steels with a top lance in basic oxygen steelmaking. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044931 | METALLURGICAL VESSEL, IN PARTICULAR ARC FURNACE - The invention relates to a metallurgical vessel ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044932 | CONTINUOUS ANNEALING EQUIPMENT - Continuous annealing equipment contains: a heating zone, a soaking zone, and a rapid cooling zone, the rapid cooling zone having gas jet cooling equipment and is provided with at least one pair of seal rolls at each of an inlet and an outlet thereof and bridle roll units each composed of two or more bridle rolls in front of and behind itself; the bridle roll unit behind the rapid cooling zone having two or more heating rolls each having an induction heater thereinside; and the heating roll having a winding angle of 100° or more per heating roll and 380° or more in total of all the heating rolls. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044933 | METHOD AND PLANT FOR THE HEAT TREATMENT OF SOLIDS CONTAINING IRON OXIDE - A plant for the heat treatment of solids containing iron oxide includes a fluidized bed reactor. The reactor includes at least one gas supply tube at least partly surrounded by an annular chamber in which a stationary annular fluidized bed is located, and a mixing chamber being located above the upper orifice region of the at least one gas supply tube. The gas flowing through the at least one gas supply tube entrains solids from the stationary annular fluidized bed-into the mixing chamber when passing through the upper orifice region of the at least one gas supply tube. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044934 | ELECTROMAGNETIC STIRRER - An object is to provide an electromagnetic stirrer that can provide an excellent stirring force more than before. An electromagnetic stirrer has a vertical electromagnetic field generating coil ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044935 | DIRECT SMELTING VESSEL AND COOLER THEREFOR - A direct smelting vessel and a hearth cooler element are disclosed. The vessel includes a refractory lined hearth. An inner surface of an upper part of the hearth extends upwardly and outwardly to side walls of the vessel. The upper part of the hearth incorporates a hearth cooler disposed outwardly behind the refractory lining of that part of the hearth and below the cooling panels on the side walls of the vessel. The hearth cooler comprises a plurality of cooler elements. Each cooler element has a hollow open-backed shell structure having base, top and side walls formed integrally in a cast structure and incorporating coolant flow passages. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044936 | RESILIENT DEVICE - A resilient device includes a fixing member defining two sliding holes, two slide members slidably mounted to opposite sides of the fixing member, and a number of elastic members. Each slide member includes a protrusion engagable in a corresponding sliding hole. The fixing member includes at least one receiving portion for receiving the elastic members, and the elastic members are disposed between the slide members and separated by the slide members. Therefore, each elastic member is positioned to resist against the slide members for biasing the slide members. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044937 | VEHICLE SUSPENSION - A strut assembly forming an upper part of a cylinder joined to a wheel is joined to a vehicle body via an insulator and joining member, an airtight chamber space is formed by a strut cover joined to a spring body joined to a damper rod drawn from the cylinder, whereby a CDC type damper with the chamber space of which air pressure is controlled in order to vary the movement characteristic depending on movement of a tire and a damper joined to an inner space of the spring body has an urethane made damper guider having dug air channels where air moves even in a state where the damper is in close contact with the damper rod. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044938 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING A DRIVE UNIT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A drive unit in a motor vehicle is mounted with two elastic motor mounts, of which each in each case couples an engine support, connected rigidly to the drive unit, elastically to a body structure of the motor vehicle, and with a torque support which is arranged above the two motor mounts transversely with respect to the vehicle longitudinal axis and which is coupled at one end to the drive unit and is coupled at another end to the body structure and is configured such that the two ends are connected, damped elastically, to one another. There is also provided a damping support arranged at a lower level than the torque support transversely with respect to the vehicle longitudinal axis and which is coupled at one end to the drive unit and is coupled at another end to the body structure. The damping support is configured such that transverse vibrations of the drive unit are damped. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044939 | Minimal to non-bulging urethane compression springs - Urethane compression springs are designed to complement steel wire compression springs where such conditions as confined space, corrosion, vibration and magnetism prevent the use of conventional steel compression springs. Urethane spring material is a polyether-elastomer that reacts similarly to an incompressible fluid. As such, urethane springs bulge when compressed, requiring additional counteractive design remedies. The embodiments of this invention eliminate or minimize that bulging condition and counteractive remedies by having indentations in surfaces of the urethane spring. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044940 | ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING A SHEET MATERIAL TO A MOULD-FORMED BODY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - An anchoring system ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044941 | FIXED SUPPORT FOR PARTS IN MACHINE TOOLS - A fixed carrier for machine tool parts includes a table frame and a table having a first face That can hold a first part to be machined, the first face being fixed above a machining device and the first part being stationary during the machining process. The table also has a second face for holding steady a second part to be machined. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044942 | CLAMP APPARATUS - A lock mechanism includes a casing that is fixed to a side surface of a body, a handle disposed rotatably on the outside of the casing, and a transmission section, which is capable of transmitting a drive force applied by the handle. An end of a guide rod making up the transmission section is connected in a body surrounding groove of a piston rod disposed inside the body. In addition, by rotating the handle, the guide rod of the transmission section is displaced vertically (upward and downward), such that an arm is rotationally displaced through a toggle link mechanism by displacement of the piston rod along the axial direction. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044943 | SPLIT AXES STAGE DESIGN FOR SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS - A stage assembly ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044944 | FIXTURE FOR COMPRESSOR STATOR CHORD RESTORATION REPAIR - A fixture assembly for retaining a workpiece during a coining process includes a mounting block. The workpiece includes an airfoil portion, a platform, and feet extending from the platform opposite the airfoil portion configured to engage a retention slot in a gas turbine engine, each foot defining a substantially arcuate engagement surface. The mounting block includes a first portion having a slot defined therein between opposite first and second lateral edges and having an exposed front face, first and second retaining structures positioned adjacent to the first and second lateral edges, respectively. Each of the first and second retaining structures overhangs the slot and defines an engagement surface facing the slot, such that during engagement of the workpiece the substantially arcuate engagement surfaces of the feet contact the engagement surfaces of the first and second retaining structures to provide a pivotable engagement. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044945 | PAPER SHEET HANDLING DEVICE - A paper-sheet handling device, as shown in FIG. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044946 | ROLL FEEDER - The object of the invention is to provide a roll feeder capable of reliably producing sheets obtained by cutting a web, as a pack of sheets arranged in a partially overlapping fashion with a quantity of overlap margin of the sheet suitable for use with a printing press and capable of easily controlling the quantity of overlap margin. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044947 | RECORDING APPARATUS AND RECORDING METHOD - A recording apparatus includes a conveying roller and an ejection roller for conveying a recording medium. The recording apparatus also includes a controller which controls the conveying roller and the ejection roller. The controller selectively performs a conveyance control process for the rollers when the recording medium leaves the conveying roller. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044948 | Feeder with adjustable time cycle and method - A timed feeder for feeding corrugated boards to nip rolls of a box finishing machine. A feed member is raised to the feed path to engage and drive a board to the nip rolls and then lowered away from the feed path until the next cycle. An indexing drive mechanism, driven by a computer-controlled servo motor, activates the feed member and has a feed phase when it drives the board to the nip rolls, and a dwell phase when the feed member is away from the feed path and the output shaft of the indexing mechanism is at zero velocity. During the feed phase, the output shaft of the indexing mechanism accelerates the feed member and the board beyond the nip roll velocity and then decelerates them to the nip roll velocity at the point where the board enters the nip rolls. During the dwell phase the input shaft which was at constant velocity during the feed phase, is either accelerated and then decelerated or decelerated and then accelerated to shorten or increase the duration of the cycle allowing different size articles to be fed with minimum or zero spacing downstream of the nip rolls. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044949 | Printer with plurality of paper receiving trays and paper discharge control method for the same - A printer including: a plurality of paper receiving trays configured to receive discharged sheets; a tray full detection sensor configured to detect that an amount of discharged sheets stacked on the respective paper receiving trays reaches a respective predetermined amount; a tray empty detection sensor configured to detect that no discharged sheets are stacked on the respective paper receiving trays; and a paper discharge control unit configured to, when the tray full detection sensor detects that an amount of discharged sheets stacked on a first paper receiving tray used as a current paper discharge destination reaches the predetermined amount during printing, perform continuous paper discharge to continue printing by changing the paper discharge destination from the first paper receiving tray to a second paper receiving tray that the tray empty detection sensor detects as having no discharged sheets stacked thereon at a time of the detection of the first paper receiving tray and that receives discharged sheets with printed surfaces facing a same direction as that of the first paper receiving tray. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044950 | SHEET TRANSPORT APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - In one embodiment of the present invention, a sheet transport apparatus is provided with a registration roller, a sheet transport path, a first optical sensor, a second sensor that detects the presence or absence of a sheet at an upstream side of the first optical sensor in a sheet transportation direction Xd, and a sheet transportation control unit that stops the driving of the registration roller after an elapse of a transportation time after the detection of sheet absence following sheet presence by the first optical sensor, wherein the sheet transportation control unit does not perform control with sheet detection by the first optical sensor within a detection restricted time after predetermined sheet detection by the second sensor when the sheet is of a specific type. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044951 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An inkjet image forming apparatus including a printing media storage unit configured to store printing media, a pickup unit configured to pick up a printing medium stored in the printing media storage unit, and a cover made of a conductive material and adapted to come into contact with the printing medium picked up by the pickup unit. An effective removal of static charge from the printing medium is possible by having the printing medium picked up by the pickup unit come into contact with the cover. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044952 | ROLLER APPARATUS AND RECORDING APPARATUS - A roller apparatus includes: a first roller provided in a curved medium transporting path and driven by a power source; and a second roller driven and rotating with a medium nipped between it and the first roller, wherein the second roller is located on a side in which, when the leading end of the medium enters between the rollers, the leading end of the medium comes into contact with the second roller due to the restoring force of the medium with a curved state as a result of the curved medium transporting path, and has on its outer circumferential surface a guide section for guiding the leading end of the medium between the rollers. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044953 | PAPER FEEDING CASSETTE - A paper feeding cassette includes: a cassette case configured to store sheets; a sheet tray on which the sheets are stacked, the sheet tray being rotatably attached to the cassette case; a push-up member configured to push up the sheet tray and rotate the sheet tray in one direction when driving force is input and release the push-up of the sheet tray to allow rotation of the sheet tray in the other direction when the input of the driving force is interrupted; and a buffer member configured to be nipped by the cassette case and the sheet tray and elastically deformed when the sheet tray rotates in the other direction. The buffer member is located, when viewed from a stacking direction of the sheets, in an area closer to a rotation axis of the sheet tray than a distal end of the sheet tray that is most distant from the rotation axis in the sheet tray. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044954 | FEED DEVICE AND RECORDING DEVICE - Provided is a feed device including: a loading unit in which a plurality of sheet members is loaded in a stacked state; a delivery member which performs a feed operation in a state in which a contact surface thereof is in contact with an uppermost sheet member of the sheet members loaded on the loading unit and delivers the sheet member in a feed direction using friction force with the uppermost sheet member as the feeding force; a gate member which is configured to move in a direction to and from the contact surface of the delivery member and has an inclined surface with which a front end of the sheet member delivered by the delivery member collides with; and a gate energizing member which energizes the gate member in a direction approaching to the contact surface of the delivery member. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044955 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FEED COMMITMENTS BASED ON FEEDABLE CAPACITY | 2010-02-25 |
20100044956 | MEDIUM SUPPLYING UNIT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A medium supplying unit and an image forming apparatus having the same. The medium supplying unit includes a cassette frame to be mounted to or detached from a main body frame, a loading plate to load a printing medium, and is disposed adjacent to the cassette frame to move between a supplying position and a standby position, and a locking assembly. The locking assembly includes an engagement unit disposed adjacent to the loading plate and a locking unit, the locking unit including a stationary end extending from the cassette frame, and a free end to lock the engagement unit if the loading plate is positioned in the standby position, and to move the free end in a direction to unlock the engagement unit by applying a pressing force so that the loading plate can move to the supplying position when mounting the cassette frame. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044957 | MEDIUM PATH CONVERTING UNIT, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A medium path converting unit to reduce electrical stress, an image forming apparatus including the same and a control method thereof. The medium path converting unit to convert a moving path of a print medium can include a guiding member movable to a first position to guide the print medium to a first path and to a second position to guide the print medium to a second path, an actuator to move the guide member from the first position to the second position, an actuator solenoid to drive the actuator, and a locking unit to lock the actuator to allow the guiding member to maintain the second position. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044958 | Sheet processing device, image forming apparatus, and image forming system - A shifting unit shifts a plurality of sheets discharged on a tray to a different position in a sheet width direction that is perpendicular to a sheet discharging direction in a set of sheets. A first width-direction aligning unit and a second width-direction aligning unit align both sides of the sheets in the sheet width direction. A leading-edge aligning unit aligns leading edges of the sheets in the sheet discharging direction. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044959 | PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ORIGIN OF CONVEYING ROLLER - The present invention is to provide a printing apparatus capable of correctly detecting an origin of a conveying roller for conveying a print medium at the time of its rotation with a simple configuration that does not accompany an increase of cost. For this purpose, the printing apparatus is equipped with a lock mechanism (a lock link lever) for stopping rotation of the conveying roller at a predetermined rotational position and saves a count value of a rotation amount of the conveying roller when the conveying roller is locked by the lock mechanism concerned as origin information. After this, driving of the conveying roller is controlled based on the saved origin information and a phase of rotation of the conveying roller obtained from the count value of the conveying roller. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044960 | MEDAL GAME APPARATUS - A medal game apparatus with which a player can sequentially insert a plurality of medals easily and quickly is provided. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044961 | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Based Board Game - A cognitive behavioural therapy game comprises a playing surface having a plurality of substantially contiguous spaces defining a path, at least one playing piece representing a player, a plurality of playing cards, each card raising a cognitive behavioural issue and a random number selector. On activation, the random number selector indicates to a player the number of spaces to advance their playing piece along the path and responsive to a player's playing piece landing on a space associated with a playing card, the player is required to address the issue raised by the card. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044962 | GAME - A game having a plurality of game cards, a plurality of targets, a plurality of objects; and a launcher for launching at least one of the objects at one of the plurality of targets is disclosed. The game also includes at least one special game card, the at least one special game card being played to launch one of the plurality of objects at one of the plurality of targets. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044964 | Game Apparatus - A game playing apparatus is provided. The apparatus is configured to facilitate playing a game. The apparatus includes a body including at least one first column including at least one receptacle and a second column coupled to the at least one first column. The second column has an upper surface having a plurality of openings such that a member may be tossed into at least one of the openings. The apparatus also includes a game surface coupled to the body, and a backboard coupled substantially perpendicular to the game surface. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044965 | Laminated Multiple-layered split boot - A laminated multiple-layered split boot layer assembly, providing both very important qualities of easy installation and reliable boot sealing performance. Easy installation is easy to achieve but the reliable boot sealing performance of substantially high degree of reliable boot sealing performance is very much needed but has eluded many inventors until now. Many different solutions and approaches are used, such as multiple layering, reinforcement with fastener such as glue sealant adhesive, reinforcement encircling rings, and appropriately positioning each split boot layer's cut ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044966 | COUPLING GUARD SYSTEM - A guard system for a coupling that connects a first component to a second component in a pressurized machinery system includes a coupling guard moveable between an open position, which allows access to an internal region of the coupling, and a closed position, which forms a seal surrounding the coupling from the first component to the second component. The system also includes a guide for directing movement of the coupling guard. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044967 | PISTON RING - The invention relates to a piston ring, having a base body, which comprises a running surface provided with a chamber, an upper and a lower flank surface, and an inner circumferential surface, wherein at least the chamber is provided with at least one wear protection layer, and a PVD cover layer is applied to the running surface at least in some regions such that the base body has the PVD cover layer only in the edge regions, which is to say outside of the chamber, in the finished state. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044968 | PISTON RING FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - The invention relates to a piston ring which is produced from a carrier material, especially steel or a cast material. The piston ring has a wear-resistant coating from a periodic multilayer system, every periodicity consisting of at least two individual metal nitride layers. Adjacent individual layers within the periodicity have different metallic elements. The thickness of an individual layer is ≧15 nm. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044969 | PISTON RING FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - The invention relates to a piston ring which is produced from a carrier material, especially steel or a cast material. The piston ring has a wear-resistant coating from a periodic multilayer system, every periodicity consisting of at least two individual metal nitride layers. The multilayer system has superlattice structures, the thickness of an individual layer being ≧2 nm to <15 nm and the thickness of the multilayer system being >4.5 μm and adjacent individual layers within the periodicity having different metallic elements. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044970 | Gasket - A gasket in an integrated double-layered structure comprising an outer layer and an inner layer enclosed by the outer layer, in which the outer layer is a low-hardness rubber layer having a JIS A hardness of 40-70, and the inner layer is a high-hardness rubber layer having a JIS A hardness of 80-100, where a ratio h/h | 2010-02-25 |
20100044971 | APPARATUS FOR A SEALING FITTING ASSEMBLY - An apparatus is disclosed for a sealing fitting assembly. The apparatus includes a first gasket disposed between a first flange and a wall. The first flange includes a sleeve extending through the first annular gasket, an opening in the wall, a second gasket, and a second flange. The second gasket is disposed between a wall and the second flange. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a first boot having first and second ends, the first end engaging a tube, and the second end coupling with a boot mounting portion of the first flange. The apparatus also includes a second boot having first and second ends, the first end having an interlocking portion that engages the first end of the first boot, and a second end coupling with the second flange. The second boot has a length selected to enclose the first boot, the first flange, the second flange, and mounting devices. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044972 | OFFSET STACKED SEALING SYSTEM - The invention is a sealing system that employs a unique array of offset components, including multiple seal rings, to provide an improved seal with enhanced functionality. In the preferred embodiment, a groove contains two canted-coil springs that are located in a side-by-side relation beneath a pair of expander rings that are also in a side-by-side relation. Located atop the expander rings are three seal rings that are similarly arrayed in a side-by-side relation. To prevent a leak path through the expander rings, a center one of the seal rings overlies the area between the two expander rings. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044973 | SEALS FOR TRANSMISSION DRIVE MOTORS - A seal for use between the housing of an automatic transmission and the housing (can) of a transmission drive motor is disposed at each end of the drive motor housing. The seal includes a preferably metal annulus having inner and outer elastomeric ribbed seals secured thereto. The annulus, which defines a non-hardened “S” shape in cross section, maintains the shape and strength of the seal and the ribbed inner seal provides a fluid tight seal with the motor housing while the ribbed outer seal provides a fluid tight seal with the transmission housing. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044974 | EDGE RINGS FOR ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS - A disclosed device for use with an electrostatic chuck configured to hold a substrate in a plasma environment comprises an edge ring configured to be placed either in contact with portions of only a ceramic top piece, a base plate, or coupled to the base plate through a plurality of pins and pin slots. The edge ring is further configured to be concentric with the ceramic top piece. In one embodiment, the edge ring includes an inner edge having an edge step arranged to provide mechanical coupling between the edge ring and the outer periphery of the ceramic top piece. The edge ring further includes an outer edge and a flat portion located between the inner edge and the outer edge. The flat portion is arranged to be both horizontal when the edge ring is placed around the outer periphery of the ceramic top piece and parallel to the substrate. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044975 | VEHICLE SUSPENSION DAMPER - A vehicle suspension damper for providing a variable damping rate. The vehicle suspension damper comprises a first damping mechanism having a variable first threshold pressure, a second damping mechanism having a second threshold pressure, and a compressible chamber in communication with a damping fluid chamber, wherein the second damping mechanism is responsive to a compression of said compressible chamber. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044976 | VEHICLE SUSPENSION WITH SELECTABLE ROLL STABILIZATION - A hydraulic suspension system for a vehicle includes a pair of cylinders on opposite sides of the vehicle. Each cylinder is divided by a piston into two chambers. When the vehicle is not making a significant turn, a switching valve connects the chambers in the same cylinder together and when a significant turn occurs, the switching valve cross connects the chambers of the two cylinders. That cross connection increases resistance of the suspension system to roll of the vehicle, as compared to when the cylinder chambers are not cross connected. A load leveling function also is included in the hydraulic suspension system. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044977 | VEHICLE WITH LOCKABLE TILT SYSTEM - A vehicle that includes a vehicle body and a vehicle support assembly. The vehicle body has a longitudinal axis and is configured for supporting a rider thereon. The support assembly includes first ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044978 | SEAMLESS CONTROL OF SPRING STIFFNESS IN A LIQUID SPRING SYSTEM - A vibration control system for a structure having a first structural member and a second structural member. The vibration control system having a liquid spring operably interposed between the first structural member and the second structural member. The liquid spring uses a compressible liquid to seamlessly generate spring and/or damping forces in the suspension system in response to relative displacement between the first structural member and the second structural member. A second volume of compressible liquid is located in a second chamber. The second volume is removably connected to the liquid spring by a fluid passage. A valve is coupled to the fluid passage, the valve selectively operable to place the second volume in communication with the liquid spring. A controller is electrically coupled to the valve. The controller emitting a control signal to control the valve. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044979 | INDEPENDENT WHEEL SUSPENSION - An independent wheel suspension for a motor vehicle in which at least a first and at least a second link arm are respectively articulated to a wheel carrier supporting a vehicle wheel. The independent wheel suspension includes a compensation unit for the correcting the wheel positions. The first and the second link arms either include or are connected to compensation units and at least two compensation units, of each wheel, are connected to one another by at least one coupling element. The wheel position of at least one of the vehicle wheels, that deviates from a neutral position, can be sensed by a sensor unit having a measured-value transmitter and receiver that are arranged on at least one of the compensation units of the vehicle wheel concerned, or associated with at least one of the compensation units. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044980 | CHASSIS ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A machine, such as a mobile asset, vehicle, or agricultural vehicle, includes a chassis, an adjustment system, and a wheel. The adjustment system replaces a conventional non-extendable leg connected between the chassis and the wheel of the machine. The adjustment system can extend and withdraw in length, such that the height of the machine can vary as needed. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044981 | Lean-to-Turn Wheeled Device - A wheeled device having pairs of wheels positioned on opposite sides (e.g. skateboard or “quad” skate) that includes a base and at least one turnable wheel assembly. A turnable wheel assembly includes two wheels having negative camber angle, and is configured such that the axles of the wheels can pivot about an axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel. This configuration is conducive to the use of large wheels. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044982 | Shopping Cart With Modular Reusable Containers - A system comprising a shopping cart and a multiplicity of modular and reusable containers, where the containers can be placed upon the shopping cart and removed from the shopping cart by a customer, according to the customer's needs. The containers have an encircling wall and a floor connected thereto, where the wall has protruding and sunken parts forming a shape that enables compactly stacking the containers, where each two adjacent containers are engaged in an interlocking manner. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044983 | Collapsible Utility Cart - The present invention is directed toward a collapsible cart adapted for use in recreational areas. The cart includes a body, a support platform, and a first wheel assembly and a second wheel assembly. Each wheel assembly includes a frame and a wheel adapted to slide along the frame. The frame includes a pivot point that reorients wheels from a stowed position to a deployed position. The cart may further include removable fences, as well as a foldable backstop. In use, the cart may be folded from a deployed position, in which it rolls along a surface to transport items, to a stowed position, in which it is collapsed in a compact geometry for storage. The cart may further be integrated into a chair such that the platform provides a seat and a seat back. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044984 | MULTI-SEAT STROLLER - Convertible strollers having connecting mechanisms for joining single strollers to each other. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044985 | System and Method for Mounting Different Types of Infant Carriers on a Support Structure - A system and method are provided for detachably mounting different types of infant carriers on a support structure. The system includes a mounting platform provided on a frame of the support structure. The mounting platform includes a first and second coupling structure. The first coupling structure is adapted to engage with a first fastener structure of a first infant carrier, whereas the second coupling structure is adapted to engage with a second fastener structure of a second infant carrier. The mounting platform also includes a rotary support base that can be rotated relative to the frame between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the support lo base enables engagement of the first coupling structure with the first fastener structure. In the second position, the support structure enables engagement of the second coupling structure with the second fastener structure. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044986 | RIDING PLATFORM WITH ROTATING DECK - A skateboard is adapted to include an auxiliary rotating platform which swivels upon a flat plate device secured to the upper surface of the board. An auxiliary platform is rotatably affixed to the top surface of the deck by a swivel mechanism that allows for full 360° rotation in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. The auxiliary platform is preferably connected to upper deck surface by a flat bar stool type swivel mechanism having rotatably connected upper and lower plates separated by ball bearings. The auxiliary platform provides a structure capable of supporting the weight of the user while allowing the user to rotate about the swivel axis. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044987 | VEHICLE STABILIZATION APPARATUS AND VEHICLE FORMED THEREWITH - A vehicle assembly includes a two-wheeled vehicle having a front wheel positioned in front of an opposed rear wheel that is in-line with respect to the front wheel, and a stabilization apparatus including a front stabilizer assembly attached to the vehicle proximate to the front wheel, and a rear stabilizer assembly attached to the vehicle proximate to the rear wheel. The front stabilizer assembly includes a first pair of opposed wheels resiliently mounted to a first framework secured to the vehicle to resiliently interact with the ground on either side of the vehicle proximate to the front wheel over which the vehicle is ridden to stabilize the vehicle, and the rear stabilizer assembly includes a second pair of opposed wheels resiliently mounted to a second framework secured to the vehicle to resiliently interact with the ground on either side of the vehicle proximate to the rear wheel over which the vehicle is ridden to stabilize the vehicle. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044988 | Integrated Swaybar and Torque Rod Suspension Link - A suspension link for an axle of a motor vehicle includes first and second arms, with the first and second arms being laterally spaced and substantially parallel. A first end of each arm is coupled to the axle by a bushing. A second end of each arm is coupled to a motor vehicle frame by a frame bushing. A sway bar is rigidly mounted between the first and second arms substantially distal to the first ends of the first and second arms, proximate to the second ends and parallel to the axle. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044989 | SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES WITH BUMP STEER CONTROL - A suspension assembly for an agricultural machine, adapted to reduce bump steering. The suspension assembly includes a strut shaft, a hollow tube, a cushioning mechanism, and a force control pad. The strut shaft can have an elongated body having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, the middle portion defining a cutout. A wheel support can extend from the strut shaft and can be adapted to carry a wheel. The hollow tube can be at least partially disposed around the strut shaft and can be adapted to allow longitudinal motion of the strut shaft. The cushioning mechanism can cushion the longitudinal motion of the strut shaft. The force control pad, which can be connected to the hollow tube, can be engageable to the flat area of the strut shaft. The force control pad can impart or resist rotational force when engaged to the strut shaft. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044990 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A PNEUMATICALLY SPRUNG CASTER MECHANISM - A method and apparatus for a pneumatically sprung caster mechanism to provide a pneumatically controlled ride height for a platform attached to the caster. The caster is mounted to a first end of a pivoting axle, while a piston is mounted to the opposite end of the pivoting axle. The length of the piston is pneumatically controlled to rotate the pivoting axle to either increase, or decrease, the distance between the caster and the platform. Suspension is provided through interaction of the piston with an air reservoir, whereby minute variations in the length of the piston are absorbed by the elasticity of the walls of the air reservoir. A free-flow of air is facilitated such that air forced out of the piston during contraction may be collected by the air reservoir and air required by the piston during expansion may be provided by the air reservoir. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044991 | TUBULAR AXLE BEAM SUSPENSION MOUNT - A suspension mount for a vehicle axle includes first and second mount components that are positioned on opposing sides of the axle. A spring is supported by the first and second mount components. The axle is comprised of a tubular beam body that encloses a cavity. The tubular beam body has a fore wall, an aft wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall that bound the cavity. The first mount component is positioned adjacent the fore wall and the second mount component is positioned adjacent the aft wall. At least one fastener extends through the cavity and through the fore and aft walls to secure the first and second mount components to the tubular beam body. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044992 | Tie-plate and frame hanger of a suspension assembly - An elastomeric spring suspension is described for supporting a longitudinally extending vehicle frame rail above first and second axles forming a tandem axle configuration. The suspension includes a frame hanger assembly mounted to the vehicle frame rail. The frame hanger assembly has two full spring modules, each of which includes two shear springs, a progressive spring rate load cushion having a pyramidal shape with a flattened top surface and a spring mount for mounting the springs. A saddle assembly is connected to the spring mount, and an equalizing beam is connected to the saddle assembly and further connected to the axles. The spring rate for the suspension increases almost linearly as a function of sprung load, resembling a pneumatic suspension. Accordingly, the suspension exhibits excellent ride quality, without sacrificing roll stability. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044993 | Power Retractable Rocker Board - A running board assembly for a motor vehicle includes an arm adapted to be fixedly coupled to the motor vehicle. A pivot shaft extends through the arm and is rotatable relative thereto. A step is fixedly secured to the pivot shaft and is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. A motor is operably coupled to the pivot shaft such that actuation of the motor rotates the pivot shaft relative to the arm to move the step between the stowed position and the deployed position. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044994 | Spring-based Mechanism for Saving Labor of a Bicycle Rider - A spring-based mechanism for saving labor of a bicycle rider is disclosed and in one embodiment includes an axle operatively connected to a chain wheel and a first set of bearings via a gear assembly; a housing for mounting a shaft therein wherein the first set of bearings is provided at one end of the shaft; a second set of bearings provided at the other end of the shaft; a spring in the housing and having one end attached to one end of the shaft and the other end attached to the other end of the housing; and a clutch provided externally of the other end of the housing, the clutch being operatively connected to the second set of bearings and including a lock lever. The mechanism can store elastic force by counterclockwise pedaling and release the stored energy by disengaging a clutch from the mechanism when riding uphill. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044995 | QUICK BOARD WITH HANDLE TO OPERATE DRIVING POWER OF FRONT WHEEL - A quick board with a handle to operate the driving power of a front wheel is used for leisure, taste and amusement activities of teenagers, adults, children and others. In the quick board according to the present invention, the driving power to drive a front wheel is operated by only a handle of the quick board, thereby strengthening the muscular strength of the arms and waist of a user and minimizing the components of the quick board to avoid the complicated configuration in appearance. When a child who has a difficulty in pivoting a driving frame forward and backward operatively connected to a handle part to drive the front wheel uses a quick board, a front wheel cover part of a main body frame and the driving frame are selectively fixed so that such a user can enjoy the quick board in a stable and safe state. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044996 | MOTORCYCLE FRONT TRANSMISSION DEVICE STRUCTURE - The present invention discloses a motorcycle front transmission device structure, which consists of an operating arm, a suspending arm, a support frame, a connecting rod etc. This motorcycle front transmission device connects the front wheel, the handlebar and the body shell together by hinge joint. During driving, the force imposed on the front wheel can be transmitted to the body shell by the suspending arm, the upper connecting block and the damping spring so as to have a reasonable stress distribution. At the same time, the swing angle of the front wheel can be bigger and the control can be easier. The device can also reduce the motorcycle weight and lower production cost. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044997 | FIFTH WHEEL HITCH CART ASSEMBLY - A fifth wheel hitch cart is used for positioning a hitch in a truck bed. The cart is provided with a plate and a pivoting arm disposed between a rolling device and the plate. At least one handle is coupled with the plate. A plurality of cams are operably coupled with the at least one handle and disposed between the plate and the pivoting arm such that rotational movement of the handle causes the cams to lift the plate. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044998 | WHEELED VEHICLE, HITCHING METHOD, UNHITCHING METHOD, METHOD FOR MANAGING SAID VEHICLES AND RESULTING TRAIN OF VEHICLES - The invention relates to an autonomous wheeled vehicle ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044999 | HITCH-MOUNTED LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTOR/ATV ACCESSORY SYSTEM - The hitch-mounted Lawn and Garden Tractor/ATV Accessory System provides an assembly for the attachment of one or more accessories, attachments, or implements to a lawn and garden tractor and/or ATV. The hitch-mounted support base of the accessory system accommodates the attachment of numerous accessories. With no restrictions to equipment brands and models, the accessory system is easily transferable from one equipment brand to the next as well as between lawn and garden tractors and ATVs, resulting in maximum versatility in accessory choice and use. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045000 | RETRACTABLE BRAKING DEVICE FOR SNOWBOARDS - A snowboard includes an elongate board member having an upper surface, a bottom surface and a pair of lateral edges. A footbrake is pivotally mounted to the upper surface of the board member by a pivot rod and is pivotable between a raised and undeployed position and a lowered and deployed position. A footbrake retractor attached to the footbrake urges the foot brake toward the raised and undeployed position. A pair of lateral brake paddles are operatively connected to the footbrake and extend beyond the lateral edges of the board member. When the footbrake is in the lowered and deployed position, the pair of lateral brake paddles extend below the bottom surface of the board member. A footbrake conversion kit and method for converting a conventional snowboard into a snowboard with a footbrake are also provided. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045001 | Collapsible Stroller - A stroller includes at least one front leg rotationally coupled to a hub; at least one front wheel rotationally coupled to the at least one front leg; at least one rear leg rotationally coupled to the hub; and at least one rear wheel rotationally coupled to the at least one rear leg. The at least one front leg and the at least one rear leg are mechanically coupled such that the at least one front leg and the at least one rear leg rotate synchronously to a first position relative to the hub to configure the stroller in a collapsed position and to a second position relative to the hub to configure the stroller in an open position. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045002 | FOLDING BABY STROLLER - A baby stroller for transporting a child is disclosed. This baby stroller has a folding mechanism to facilitate folding for easier stowing and transporting. The folding mechanism, a unique feature of the design is directed toward compactness, ease of use, reliability, and reduction in manufacturing costs. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045003 | AIRBAG MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An inflatable airbag cushion assembly with an inflatable cushion membrane that has attachment flaps that are received by an attachment interface. An inflator can be mounted on the attachment interface such that the cushion membrane retention flaps are anchored to the attachment interface. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045004 | Airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system - An airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system is provided. The airbag arrangement comprising an airbag folded into an airbag package, a cover that may be evacuated and encloses the airbag package, a gas generator for inflating the airbag, a receptacle formed by a section of the cover enclosing the airbag package and in which at least one section of the gas generator is housed. The airbag comprising an opening, which forms an inlet to an inflatable area of the airbag and in which the receptacle is arranged at least sectionally or into which the receptacle projects. The gas generator is formed as a tubular gas generator. The opening has a hollow cylindrical area in which the receptacle is arranged, or the opening is formed as a hole in an airbag layer which forms a chamber of the airbag. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045005 | THREE DOOR AIR BAG CHUTE - A combination positionable in an interior of a motor vehicle is disclosed herein. The combination includes an instrument panel having a body extending along a lateral axis between an outboard side and an inboard side. The body has an outwardly-facing surface for display in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle and an inwardly-facing surface opposite the outwardly-facing surface. The combination also includes a score pattern formed in the inwardly-facing surface and defining three regions. Each region is less than fully surrounded by score lines. The combination also includes an inflatable restraint disposed adjacent the inwardly-facing surface at the score pattern. The inflatable restraint is operable to burst through the body upon engagement and thereby convert the three regions into first and second and third doors in the body. The first door is operable to pivot open along a first axis substantially parallel to the lateral axis and the second and third doors are operable to pivot open along respective second and third axes each being substantially transverse to the lateral axis. The combination also includes a vehicle seat operable for adjustable movement relative to the instrument panel. The vehicle seat and the score pattern are positionable relative to one another such that none of the first and second and third doors contact a head of an out-of-position six-year-old anthropomorphic dummy during testing. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045006 | Air Bag Inflation Baffle - An air bag includes a bag base wall having a mouth registering with an inflator and extending rearward along an instrument panel and toward the seated occupant. Spaced apart left and right sidewalls connect the bag base wall with a top wall and an occupant facing wall, thereby defining upper and lower torso restraining portions. An internal baffle has a baffle base wall sewn to the bag base wall rearwardly of the mouth and a left side baffle portion and a right side baffle portion attached to and extending from the baffle base wall and attached to the sidewalls of the air bag so that inflation gas impinges on the baffle and divides into left and right flow streams flowing on opposite sides of the baffle base wall and directed downwardly into the lower torso restraining portion and away from the upper torso restraining portion. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045007 | AIR-BAG FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An air-bag is disclosed for use in a safety arrangement in a motor vehicle. The air-bag comprises a front panel ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100045008 | AIRBAG FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An airbag for a motor vehicle is provided The airbag comprising an airbag covering, two covering sections of the airbag covering facing each other, a discharge opening formed in one of the two covering sections for discharging gas out of the airbag, a connecting means for forming a releasable connection between the two covering sections, wherein upon inflation of the airbag the connection counters an escape of gas through the connecting means, and wherein upon inflation of the airbag the connecting means interacts with the airbag covering in such a manner that the connection is released and can escape out of the discharge opening. The two covering sections each form an airbag layer which are connected to each other for forming the airbag covering and which upon inflation of the airbag move away from each other. The airbag layers moving away from each other introduce a force into the connecting means such that the connections between the two covering sections is released. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045009 | Gas generating system - A housing unit for a gas generating system is provided. The housing unit includes a housing and a thermal barrier covering a portion of the housing exterior. A gas generating system and a vehicle occupant protection system incorporating the housing unit are also provided. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045010 | ENERGY ABSORBING DEVICE - An energy-absorbing apparatus for occupant protection in vehicles has a receptacle in which a magnetorheological fluid is present, which in the event of an impact is pressed through a flow zone. The apparatus further has a device generating a variable magnetic field and which has a core which is wound with a coil. The magnetic field acts on the magnetorheological fluid in order to regulate the flow properties. The coil together with the core is arranged in the flow zone. The axis of the coil lies perpendicularly to the direction of flow of the magnetorheological fluid, and the flow zone has a sheathing formed of a magnetically conductive material. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045011 | ENERGY ABSORBING DEVICE - An energy-absorbing apparatus for occupant protection in vehicles, has a receptacle with a magneto-rheological fluid which in the event of an impact is pressed through a flow zone determining the flow velocity. A device generating a variable magnetic field has pole faces in the flow zone, the magnetic field acting on the magneto-rheological fluid between the pole faces in order to regulate the flow velocity. The flow zone is divided into at least two flow routes by at least one partition forming two additional planar pole faces. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045012 | LOAD CARRIER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A load carrier is provided for retraction from a rearward structure of a vehicle, in which the supporting frame on at least one longitudinally shifting oblong element equipped with a swiveling axis (S) is guided through the bumper of a motor vehicle, or guided under the bumper of the motor vehicle. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045013 | STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY - A steering column assembly for a steering column of a vehicle includes a steering column starting lock module, a functional module, and a support plate. The starting lock module has a lock element for fixedly connecting the steering column starting lock module to a steering column extending in an axial direction. The functional module has a guide groove extending in the axial direction. The starting lock module is connected to the support plate. The support plate is insertable along the axial direction into the guide groove of the functional module to connect with the functional module and thereby connect the functional module with the starting lock module such that the functional module is connected to the steering column via the starting lock module when the starting lock module is connected to the steering column. | 2010-02-25 |
20100045014 | STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE - A secondary air supply device that increases a supply amount of secondary air is provided in a straddle-type vehicle and includes a plurality of secondary air supply pipes respectively communicated with an exhaust passage of an engine and reed valves. The plurality of reed valves are arranged to be spaced apart in the vehicle width direction so as to increase the supply amount of secondary air. | 2010-02-25 |