| 11th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
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| 20130061462 | Device for Deblocking Optical Workpieces, In Particular Eyeglass Lenses - A device for deblocking optical workpieces, having a first moving device for rotating a workpiece, which is blocked on a blocking piece, about a workpiece rotational axis and a nozzle for dispensing a pressurized stream in a direction that is essentially transverse to the workpiece rotational axis onto a point of incidence in an edge region between the blocking piece and the workpiece. The device also has a second moving device for generating a relative movement between the nozzle and the workpiece. The second moving device has a nozzle guiding portion on which the nozzle is mounted and by which the nozzle can be positioned with respect to the blocking piece in a cam-controlled manner in order to aim the pressurized stream towards the point of incidence in a defined manner. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061463 | DEVICE FOR LOADING SELF-EXPANDING STENTS - A loading device for self-expanding stents that utilizes a rod with a stop on one end, a compressible sleeve that is slidably mounted on the rod and a compressible member slidably mounted on the rod and configured to increase the diameter of the compressible sleeve when forced against it. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061464 | Door Hanging Tool - A door hanging tool includes a horizontal member having at least one bubble vial for the determination of the angle of a surface with respect to the horizontal member and, a vertical member having at least one bubble vial for indicating the inclination of the surface with respect to the vertical member. The horizontal member further defines anchor slots for receiving an anchor means for releasably attaching the tool to the existing pre-drilled hole for lockset from the door manufacturer, such that the user can view the bubble vial of the vertical member for indicating the vertical inclination of the door with respect to the vertical member, and can view the bubble vial of the horizontal member to determine the angle of the door with respect to the horizontal member, and can adjust the door accordingly. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061465 | APPARATUSES FOR DISPOSING TUBULAR COVERING SLEEVES FOR ELECTRIC-CABLE JOINTS ON SUPPORTING ELEMENTS - An apparatus for disposing a tubular covering sleeve for electric-cable joints on a supporting element may include a support for the tubular covering sleeve; a pair of expanders; driving means configured to introduce the expanders into respective ends of the tubular covering sleeve and to cause radial expansion of the tubular covering sleeve; and devices for disposing the tubular covering sleeve in a radially expanded condition on the supporting element. The expanders may be configured to be placed in substantially coaxial positions relative to the tubular covering sleeve at the respective ends of the tubular covering sleeve. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061466 | MULTI-RESPONSE VIBRATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY - A damper assembly system that can provide for multiple frequency responses to control Aeolian vibration in EHV (Extra High Voltage) applications is disclosed. The damper assembly comprises an asymmetric design that enables two disparate frequency responses at either side of the clamp that attaches the damper to a suspended member or cable. Two additional frequency responses are enabled at an inlet point of each of the damper weights. The damper weights can have a rounded or egg-shape together with an inner cavity so as to control corona discharge in EHV applications. Additionally, the tuned weights can be of disparate mass as well as asymmetric distances from the clamp. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061467 | MEDICAL LEAD AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL LEAD MANUFACTURE - A lead employing a connection between a conductor and an electric element is provided. The connection includes a conductive pad electrically connected to at least one conductor and the electric element electrically connected to the conductive pad. The conductive pad can further include an elongated element to connect the pad to the electric element. The method for connecting a conductor to an electric element is also provided. The method includes forming a groove in the insulator of a lead body to expose the conductor. Placing a conductive pad within the groove and electrically connecting a conductive pad to the conductor. An electric element is then placed over the conductive pad and the electric element is electrically connected to the conductive pad. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061468 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PACKAGE CARRIER - A manufacturing method of a package carrier is provided. A substrate having an upper and lower surface is provided. A first opening communicating the upper and lower surface of the substrate is formed. A heat conducting element is disposed inside the first opening, wherein the heat conducting element is fixed in the first opening via an insulating material. At least a through hole passing through the substrate is formed. A metal layer is formed on the upper and lower surface of the substrate and inside the through hole. The metal layer covers the upper and lower surface of the substrate, the heat conducting element and the insulating material. A portion of the metal layer is removed. A solder mask is formed on the metal layer. A surface passivation layer is formed and covers the metal layer exposed by the solder mask and the metal layer located inside the through hole. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061469 | IN SITU FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT EMBOSSING TO FORM AN ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECT - A method of forming a structure such as a print head or a printer including the print head having a flex circuit with a plurality of deformed (i.e., contoured, shaped, or embossed) conductive flexible printed circuit (flex circuit) pads. A plurality of flex circuit pads can be aligned with a plurality of piezoelectric elements of an ink jet print head. Within a press such as a stack press, pressure can be applied to deform the plurality of flex circuit pads and to establish electrical contact between the plurality of flex circuit pads and the plurality of piezoelectric elements. Deforming the plurality of flex circuit pads in situ during the press operation can reduce costs by eliminating a separate embossing stage performed during the manufacture or formation of the flex circuit. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061470 | TOOL FOR CRIMPING A CONNECTOR - A tool for crimping a cable connector ( | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061471 | Limit Indicator For Ram of Wedge Connector - A wedge connector assembly including an installation tool having a tool body and a frame connected to the tool body. A sleeve is received by the frame and a wedge is received by the sleeve. A firing mechanism is movably connected to the tool body. A movable ram extends from the tool body into the frame such that movement of the ram drives the wedge into the sleeve when the installation tool is fired. A piston is movably disposed in the tool body between the ram and the firing mechanism. The piston is moved when the firing mechanism is activated, thereby driving the wedge into the sleeve. An indicator disposed on the ram indicates when the installation tool is in a proper firing position to substantially prevent over-torquing the installation tool. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061472 | Dual Compressive Connector - An electrical connector for electrically connecting multiple photovoltaic bus bars. A casing includes first and second opposing walls. An elastic strip is bent into a bent elastic strip with a first leg and a second leg. The bent elastic strip is disposed between the first and second walls of the casing with the first leg pressing against the first wall and the second leg pressing against the second wall. The bent elastic strip is configured to hold at least one of the photovoltaic bus bars between the first leg and the first wall and another of the photovoltaic bus bars between the second leg and the second wall. The bent elastic strip may be formed of resilient spring metal with a thickness and an elastic modulus. The thickness and/or the elastic modulus of the elastic strip is/are configured so that the bus bars are inserted without requiring a tool to open a space and so that the bus bars are removed from the connector without requiring a tool to break the electrical connection. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061473 | METHOD FOR CENTERING ENGINE STRUCTURES - A method for centering an engine structure such as a bearing housing is provided which may be used, for example, during assembly of a mid turbine frame or other engine case structure. In one aspect, the method includes using spacers with respective radial spokes which connect inner and outer portions of the case. In another aspect, centring may be provided by machining selected contacting surfaces of selected components. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061474 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HEAT EXCHANGER - A method for manufacturing a heat exchanger includes joining a first conductive sheet to a second conductive sheet to define a plurality of separate volumes in a blank envelope, creating an aperture in each separate volume in the blank envelope, and heating the blank envelope. The method further includes pressurizing each separate volume through the apertures, hot plastic forming the blank envelope into a formed envelope, and assembling a plurality of formed envelopes into a heat exchanger core, wherein the heat exchanger core includes a fluid passage outside of the formed envelopes, wherein the fluid passage is defined by adjacent formed envelopes, and wherein the fluid passage extends across a dimension of the heat exchanger core. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061475 | Ergonomic Cutter - A cutter (or other hand tool) includes a housing with a handle that is sized and shaped to fit in the palm of a hand, the housing being configured to provide multiple hand-housing interfaces favorable to natural accommodation of the hand while using the cutter (or other hand tool). The hand-housing interfaces can include one or more interfaces that accommodate the hand at a neutral wrist position. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061476 | Safety Cutter with Improved Blade Deployment Mechanism - A cutter apparatus includes a housing with an opening, a blade carrier coupled to the housing and repositionable in relation to the housing, and an actuator repositionable in relation to the housing and coupled to the blade carrier such that movement of the actuator to an actuator blade deployment position repositions the blade carrier toward the opening and provides mechanical advantage in deploying the blade or maintaining the blade in a deployed position. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061477 | Safety Cutter with Improved Blade Depth Adjustment Mechanism - A cutter apparatus includes a housing with an opening, a blade carrier coupled to and repositionable in relation to the housing, an actuator for repositioning the blade carrier to a deployed position, the blade carrier repositioning toward the deployed position in response to movement of the actuator toward an actuator blade deployment position, a push rod that is repositionable within the housing and coupled to the blade carrier such that a location of one or more portions of the push rod in relation to the housing determines the blade depth extending from the opening of the housing when the blade carrier is deployed, and a blade depth selector coupled to the push rod such that a user of the cutter apparatus can set the location to provide a desired blade depth by selectively repositioning the blade depth selector in relation to the housing. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061478 | Safety Cutter with Improved Blade Locking Mechanism - A cutter apparatus includes a housing with an opening, and a blade carrier coupled to the housing to permit rotational movement of the blade carrier between a refracted position and a deployed position and to permit movement of the blade carrier toward a distal end of the cutter in response to a cutting edge of the blade coming into contact with a workpiece, the blade carrier being coupled to the housing and configured for holding and deploying a blade at a plurality of selectable blade depths and for preventing the blade carrier from rotating back into the housing when the blade carrier is deployed at any of the selectable blade depths and advanced to a cutting position. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061479 | Safety Cutter with Improved Blade Storage Mechanism - A cutter apparatus includes a housing, a blade holder coupled to the housing, and a blade storage assembly including blade storage compartments, one of the blade storage compartments being configured to serve as a cover for another of the blade storage compartments. The housing includes a hood and the blade storage assembly is coupled to the hood (e.g., secured to the underside of the hood) such that the blade storage assembly is made accessible to a user of the cutter apparatus by repositioning the hood in relation to another portion of the housing. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061480 | JIGSAW WITH DEPLOYABLE KEEL AND TILTABLE SHOE - A jigsaw may include a housing, a control member, a shoe member and a keel. The housing contains a motor and include a handle. The control member is moveable relative to the housing between at least a first position that implements a curve-cutting mode and a second position that implements a straight-cutting mode. The shoe member is connected to the housing and includes a bottom surface facing away from the housing. The keel is operable in a deployed configuration in which the keel protrudes through the bottom surface of the shoe member and a stowed configuration in which the keel does not protrude through the bottom surface of the shoe member. Relative motion between the shoe and the keel allows the keel to be in the deployed configuration when the control member is in the second position and the stowed configuration when the control member is in the first position. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061481 | Safety razor - The safety razor includes a disc-like handle having a concavity on at least one side to facilitate secure grasping of the razor between only two fingers. A recess may be formed into the opposite side of the handle for receipt of photographs, indicia-bearing elements, and the like, and for engagement of an overlying, retaining insert. The surfaces on the opposite sides of the handle also provide areas for carrying graphic and/or textual matter. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061482 | Rail Cant Measurement Tool and Method - A rail cant measurement tool and associated methods enable users to measure rail cant. The measurement tool comprises a reference assembly, and a cant angle measurement assembly. The reference assembly comprises a track plane reference bar. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061483 | Tile template - A tile template is provided which is comprised of a square-shaped flexible member which is preferably constructed of a non-skid rubber material. The flexible member has a plurality of alternating openings and a plurality of alternating squares provided therein. The underside of the tile template is provided with numbered fold lines. In one embodiment, the fold lines include a plurality of horizontally extending fold lines and a plurality of vertically extending fold lines. In another embodiment, the fold lines extend diagonally across the template. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061484 | COLLAR INSIGNIA GAUGE - Military, police, and other organizations use insignias on shirt collars to display rank or identifying marks. This invention introduces an easy to use way to properly apply collar insignia at a predetermined bisecting angle. My design introduces the horizontal collar tab slot (FIG. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061485 | Bore Gage System for Setting and Measuring Large Diameter Bores - A large bore measuring system includes a modular and extendable bore gage with analog and digital readouts, also includes a settable set-master. The modular bore gage is designed to measure two sets of large bore diameters. A first set of large bores is accomplished by using a modular bore gage design described in this disclosure. The second set of larger bores is accomplished by adding attachments therein extending the gage for the larger range of bore diameters. A set-master is used for both sets of large bores. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061486 | EXTENSOMETER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN MATERIAL TESTING SYSTEMS - An extensometer assembly for use in association with a material testing system. The extensometer assembly has a pair of extensometers each of which includes a first arm and a second arm. The arms are pivotally coupled together through a connector, such as a flexure bearing. The extensometers may be positioned on opposing sides of a specimen to be tested. A pair of clips extending between opposing first arms and opposing second arms, respectively, retains the extensometers engaged to the specimen on opposing sides of the specimen. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061487 | CARPET CENTRIFUGE WITH EXTERNAL PLACEMENT - A carpet centrifuge with external placement for industrial cleaning of carpets and other large textile articles. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061488 | Heating Circuit With Monitoring Arrangement for a Household Appliance - A washing and/or drying appliance includes a heating circuit ( | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061489 | DRYING FURNACE AND DRYING METHOD - A drying furnace ( | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061490 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR ISOMERIZING A HYDROCARBON STREAM - One exemplary embodiment can be an apparatus for isomerizing a hydrocarbon stream rich in a C4 hydrocarbon and/or at least one of a C5 and C6 hydrocarbon. The apparatus can include:a vessel containing a fluid including at least one reactant; a fluid transfer device receiving the fluid including at least one reactant from the vessel; at least one drier receiving the fluid including at least one reactant from the fluid transfer device; and a reactor communicating with the at least one drier to receive the fluid including at least one reactant. In addition, the at least one drier may communicate with the vessel at least by sending the fluid including at least one reactant or the regenerant through a fluid tapering device for at least one of regulating the flow and reducing the pressure of the regenerant to the vessel. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061491 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR ISOMERIZING A HYDROCARBON STREAM - One exemplary embodiment can be an apparatus for isomerizing a hydrocarbon stream rich in a C4 hydrocarbon and/or at least one of a C5 and C6 hydrocarbon. The apparatus can include: a first drier and a second drier adapted to receive a fluid including at least one reactant; and a reaction zone communicating with the first drier to receive the fluid including at least one reactant and with the second drier to receive the regenerant. Generally, the first drier operates at a first condition to dry the fluid including at least one reactant and the second drier operates at a second condition during regeneration with a regenerant. The regenerant can pass through a fluid tapering device for regulating the flow of the regenerant to the reaction zone. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061492 | SUPERCRITICAL DRYING METHOD AND SUPERCRITICAL DRYING APPARATUS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE - According to one embodiment, a supercritical drying apparatus comprises a chamber being hermetically sealable and configured to store a semiconductor substrate, a heater configured to heat an inner side of the chamber, a supply unit configured to supply carbon dioxide to the chamber, a discharge unit configured to discharge carbon dioxide from the chamber, and a rotation unit configured to rotate the chamber by an angle equal to or greater than 90 degrees and equal to or smaller than 180 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061493 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE AIR-BASED SOLAR THERMAL GENERATION OF PROCESS HEAT - A device is provided for the air-based solar thermal generation of process heat in order to assist in drying processes. The device may add the solar-thermally generated hot air as a function of the relative temperature of the solar-thermally generated hot air as a partial flow of the process air generated by other systems. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061494 | FOOTWEAR WITH SOLE ASSEMBLY HAVING MIDSOLE PLATE AND HEEL INSERT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Footwear sole assemblies including a midsole plate and a heel insert and associated methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, a sole assembly includes an outsole coupled to a midsole plate. The midsole plate can include a first plate portion and a second plate portion spaced apart from one another to define a cavity at a heel portion of the midsole plate. The cavity can be configured to receive an insert. The second plate portion can be proximate to the outsole, and the first plate portion can be spaced apart from the outsole. The first plate portion can include an opening extending through the heel portion. The sole assembly can further include a midsole pad coupled to the midsole plate and configured to contact the insert via the opening. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061495 | Shoe With Support System - A shoe construction utilizing a gas containing chamber as a cushion. The shoe includes a stabilizer positioned in the shoe and having a heel portion in overlying relation to the cushion and a forward portion in overlying relation to at least a midfoot portion of the shoe bottom. The forward portion extends across a substantial portion of the inside width of the shoe where it is located to resist deformation of the shoe bottom under load from a user both in lateral bending and longitudinal torsion. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061496 | FOOTWEAR SUPPORT STRUCTURES - Footwear as inserts to shoes or integral parts to shoes is made of rigid form with a sole portion to be placed in compression and an upper portion to flex in tension in response to foot motion and preferably is provided in a triangulation form for foot stabilization, comfort and injury prevention. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061497 | Lace Tag For Footwear - An article for mounting on a lace of an article of footwear is provided. The article may include a first wall disposed in a first plane and a second wall extending from the first wall in a second plane, wherein the second plane is different than the first plane. In addition, the article may include a third wall extending from the first wall in a third plane, wherein the third plane is different than the first plane. Further, the article may include at least a first side wall extending between the first wall, the second wall, and the third wall, the first side wall having a substantially T-shaped slot configured to receive a lace of an article of footwear. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061498 | Article Of Footwear With Forefoot Secondary Studs - An article of footwear that provides friction between the playing surface and the player's foot is disclosed. In some embodiments, the article footwear includes a sole may have a plurality of wedge-shaped studs in the forefoot region that extend beyond the perimeter of the sole. The article can also include a plurality of elongated studs on a bottom surface region of the sole. The wedge-shaped studs help provide leverage for removing the elongated studs from the ground during cutting. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061499 | BIODEGRADABLE TOYS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a biodegradable mailbox that includes a receptacle. The receptacle has a post attachment integral with the receptacle. The mailbox also includes a post, the post having a first end and a second end, the first end being securely insertable into the post attachment of the receptacle. The mailbox also includes a base into which the second end of the post is securely inserted. The mailbox is comprised of cardboard and contains no glue. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061500 | LABEL HOLDER - A single panel label holder for a product display supports a label for display to shoppers. The single panel traps the label against an adjacent surface of a corresponding shelf. The label holder includes a member for securing the label holder to the shelf. The securing member can include a clip for selectively mounting the label holder to a return flange of a shelf. Alternatively, an adhesive portion is employed to adhere the label holder to the shelf. The securing member could include an end wall joined to a lower wall via a hinge with the end wall extending over a distal end of a return flange of the shelf. Or, the securing member could include at least one flexible fin which engages a return flange of the shelf. A rear surface of the single panel can be textured or provided with protrusions, nubs, etc. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061501 | Two-Piece Locking Block Device - A locking block device ( | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061502 | Trigger Lock - A trigger lock is provided with a shield member having a U-shaped channel forming a first plate and a second plate spaced apart from the first flange, with a web connecting the first and second plates. The shield member has a peripheral contour that is complementarily shaped to closely match the transition contour of a firearm, in the region of the firearm frame transitioning between the thick frame and the thin trigger guard. The shield member is fitted over the trigger guard, with the trigger guard situated within the U-shaped channel. A plug is inserted through an aperture in the first plate, through the trigger guard, and through a second aperture in the second plate. The plug is secured within the shield member by a lock attached to the end of the plug protruding from the second aperture, thus preventing access to the trigger and preventing removal or substantial movement. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061503 | COOLING OF WEAPONS WITH GRAPHITE FOAM - Disclosed are examples of an apparatus for cooling a barrel | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061504 | COMMUNICATION AND POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND SEGMENTED RAIL ADAPTER - A firearm rail adapter comprising a rail adapter assembly configured to detachably attach to a structure, the rail adapter assembly comprising a first member proximate to the structure and a second member distal from the structure, wherein the proximate first member and the distal second member define a conduit configured to: conduct electricity via a plurality of contact pads; and/or transport data signals via at least one contact pad. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061505 | PISTOL MAGAZINE LOADER - A device for use in loading cartridges in a pistol magazine having a locking recess, the device including an ergonomic, pistol grip shaped housing including a through-going magazine receiving bore having a substantially rectangular cross-section for receiving a magazine through the bottom of the housing and enclosing the magazine therein, and an elongate bore parallel to the magazine receiving bore and extending from a top of the housing part way through the housing; a magazine catch in the housing extending into the magazine receiving bore for engaging the locking recess in the magazine; a release element, coupled to the magazine catch, for releasing the magazine catch from the magazine; and a spring loaded plunger mounted for linear movement in the elongate bore for engaging a cartridge in the magazine protruding through the magazine receiving bore. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061506 | ACCESSORY ATTACHING DEVICE FOR STANDARDIZED SMALL ARM MOUNTING RAILS - The present invention is an easily detachable “rail clip” to provide an inexpensive, rapid and secure fastening means to affix sight components, flashlights, lasers, electrical wires, tags, tools, carrying straps, or other tactical gear or accessories to a standardized firearm mounting rail as defined by MIL-STD-1913(AR). The herein disclosed rail clip is economically manufactured as a single piece spring without moving parts, can be operated silently, can be repositioned in seconds, and can be attached and detached from the weapon without the need for any tool making this an important alternative attachment means for military and police forces. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061507 | MUZZLE LOADING RAMROD - A ramrod for a muzzleloader is provided. The ramrod includes a shaft having a knob releasably coupled to one end thereof, the knob having a rounded end and a tapered end that oppose one another. The knob may have a central bore therein, and the shaft may be inserted into the central bore. The tapered end of the knob is configured with respect to the shaft to allow any object that contacts the shaft and slides along the shaft to also slide along and eventually off of the tapered end of the knob without snagging or catching the knob. The rounded end of the knob is positioned at a distal end of the shaft and is configured with respect to the shaft to allow a user of the ramrod to place his/her palm against the rounded end while operating the ramrod to load a muzzleloader. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061508 | SHOOTING BENCH - A shooting bench includes a frame having at least two legs. The at least two legs are connected at a pivot. A table is connected to the frame at a first bracket. The first bracket is configured to slide along a length of a first one of the at least two legs to transition the shooting bench between a deployed configuration and a collapsed configuration. The table may include a cross bar. A gun mount may be adjustably coupled to the crossbar of the table. A first locking device can be mounted to the crossbar and configured to selectively permit movement of the gun mount in a first direction with respect to the table. A second locking device can be mounted to the cross bar and configured to selectively permit movement of the gun mount in a second direction with respect to the table. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061509 | TARGET MARKING SYSTEM - A method of controlling a target marking system includes emitting a beam with a beam source associated with a target marker. The method also includes sensing movement of the target marker, and modifying operation of the beam source based on the sensed movement. Such modification changes a characteristic of the emitted beam. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061510 | OPTICAL AIMING DEVICE WITH LIGHT SENSOR FOR ADJUSTING RETICLE LIGHT INTENSITY - An optical aiming device of the type having a light source and a reflective minor or lens reflecting or projecting an image of a rectile to the eye of a user. The optical aiming device comprises a light sensor arrangement being arranged to cooperate with the light source to enable the adjustment the light intensity of the image of the reticle as a function of the detected light. The light sensor arrangement comprises at least one lens having at least one convex surface and at least one detector wherein the detector is arranged on a distance from the lens so as to detect light from a predetermined area on a predetermined distance from the lens. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061511 | Adjustable mechanical sighting mechanism for firearms - An adjustable mechanical sighing mechanism for firearms has a sight blade mount defining an internal passage having first and second outwardly flaring passage end surfaces. An adjustment screw having an external tapered surface is in engagement with the first of the outwardly flaring passage end surfaces. A sight blade structure defines a sight adjustment member having an internally threaded screw passage that receives the adjustment screw. A lock nut is threaded onto the adjustment screw and has an external tapered surface in engagement with the second outwardly flaring passage end surface. The sight blade mount defines a slot through which a support for the sight adjustment member is movable, providing for windage adjustment of the sight blade structure by rotation of the adjustment screw. The tapered surfaces of the adjustment screw and lock nut provide for locking of the sight blade at any desired position. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061512 | Hose Holder and Method - A hose holder for a boat, or for another object upon which contact with a hose is undesirable, is a shaped rigid rod provided with a means for suspending the rod close to its midpoint, the shape created by bending each end of the rod into a helix. The rod is smaller in diameter than a common garden hose. The helices have a common, horizontal axis with an inner diameter larger than such a hose. The means for suspending the rod is above the outer diameter of the helices. Other embodiments utilize non-helical rod shapes to support the hose. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061513 | FISHING SINKER - A fishing sinker that reduces loss of the sinker and other tackle due to being snagged. The sinker includes an elastic portion extending between a first weighted end and a second weighted end. The elastic portion allows the sinker to extend in length when a force is applied thereto, and return to essentially its original length when the force is removed. When a force is applied to the fishing line, the fisherman is able to determine by feel whether the sinker is lodged in a snare or if a fish is on the hook. If the sinker is snagged, when the fisherman applies force to set the hook, the sinker stretches, which the fisherman can feel and thus realize that there is no fish but that the sinker is snagged. When the force is released, the elastic portion snaps back, often resulting in a sling-shot effect dislodging the sinker. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061514 | WEARABLE FISHING ROD HOLDER - The present invention relates generally to a wearable fishing rod holder for anglers, worn by a person while fishing, it secures a fishing rod to an angler. The rod holder is attached to an item of clothing or gear and is generally worn on an angler's chest. It releasably holds a fishing rod in a generally vertical position and is comprised of a rod support member and attachment member for securing the holder to the user. The rod support apparatus is mostly comprised of a deformable resilient and cushioned material that is formed so that it compresses upon the rod portion of a fishing rod to hold it securely. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061515 | Electrified Bird Deterrent Device with Cavity - An animal deterrent device includes an elongated carrier having an internal cavity. A conductive trace can be coupled to the carrier by a first fastener that extends from the conductive trace to the cavity, which prevents water from contacting the fastener and shorting the conductive trace. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061516 | PREPARATION METHOD FOR ULTRA LOW ASH COAL-WATER SLURRY - A method for preparing ultra-low ash coal-water slurry includes: (A) grinding of coal to a size below the upper size limit and then making a proper concentration slurry; (B) screening coal by using the slurry particle separation device and separating them by density into tailings, middlings and clean coal, adjusting the fraction of clean coal production according to the ash content standard of final product and then producing the clean coal slurry and tailings slurry; (C) wet grinding of the middlings in step B; (D) reprocessing the product in step C by step B. The upper size limit can be 0.2 mm, 0.01 mm or 0.001 mm, and the ash content can be below 2%, 1% or 0.5%. This method can largely enhance the production rate of clean coal, improve the coal-water slurry fuel's particle size graduation, improve the fluidity and increase the particle concentration of the coal-water slurry fuel. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061517 | Method for Growing Microalgae from Wastewater for Oil Production - A method is provided for growing microalgae from wastewater for oil production in a three-step wastewater treatment facility. In the method, two carbon sources are selected for addition to the wastewater, which contains naturally-occurring bacteria. Specifically, the first carbon source is selected to increase the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio and the carbon-to-phosphorous ratio within the microalgae. The first carbon source serves as a food source for the microalgae, and the second carbon source promotes the breakdown of carbon nitrogen and phosphorous by the bacteria cells into a more easily digestible form for the microalgae. Due to the added carbon, the wastewater supports growth of the microalgae and the production of oils therein. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061518 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE PULSE ASSISTED AGGREGATION OF ALGAE - A method and device for aggregating algae in an aqueous solution is disclosed. The method can include providing an algae feed comprising a liquid and algae dispersed therein. The algae feed can be aggregated by applying a nanosecond pulsed electric field to the algae feed. The nanosecond pulsed electric field can include a plurality of electric pulses having a pulse duration ranging from 1 to 1,000 nanoseconds. The method can also include separating an aggregated algae stream from the algae feed and feeding the aggregated algae stream to a lipid extraction operation. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061519 | INJECTION PICK FOR DOSING SYSTEMIC AND NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS INTO TREES AND PALMACEAE - The invention relates to an injection pick for dosing systemic and nutritional products into trees and Palmaceae. The invention is characterised in that, once installed in the trunk, it can repeatedly dose any type of systemic or nutritional product in an environmentally friendly manner. The invention comprises an easy-to-install plastic cannula formed by four interconnected parts and the design thereof allows the selected nutritional product or systemic insecticide to be easily applied, preventing continued wounds that could damage the trunk or stem of the plant. The invention comprises the following elements: pick, cover, latch and key. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061520 | POD SEALING METHOD - The present invention relates to a method for reducing the seed loss due to pod-shattering using a composition comprising a low viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose and to the use of a low viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose as pod sealant. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061521 | Composting Garden Container - A planter in the form of a tower planter having an internal vertical composting capability is provided. The planter has a hollow, vertical, outer cylindrical barrel with a plurality of openings formed about its cylindrical side. A hollow inner cylindrical composting tube having a plurality of perforations formed in its cylindrical wall is provided. The space formed between the inner tube and barrel wall is filled with growing medium. The inner tube is filled with compost material. A removable container is placed at the bottom of the tube and barrel, said container adapted to capture water draining out from the tube and barrel, as well, as periodically receiving compost from the compost tube. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061522 | Flood Protection Device - The flood protection device is a door, patio door, window, french window, garage door or similar solution for closing apertures in buildings offering flood protection up to a predetermined height that includes a number of conduits which may be installed within a wall, a window, door or any other barrier in the outer perimeter of a building and conduits that extend through the barrier to allow water to enter into the building above the pre-determined height. The conduits are sited at a height at or below the height at which the force exerted upon the barrier by external water is equal to the maximum force which the barrier can withstand without undergoing failure. The flood protection device may be fitted with a visual and audible internal indicator and locking or disabling mechanism to prevent the device being opened in the presence of flood water. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061523 | Actuation systems comprising an active-material actuator and pinch protectection process for use with such systems - An actuator system for use in selectively engaging an input to an output. The actuator system includes an input sub-system having an input component configured to connect to an input element which is in turn connected to a work source. The actuator system also includes an output sub-system being connectable to the input sub-system for receiving work from the work source via the input sub-system. The actuator system further includes an actuator sub-system having an active material and an actuating component. The actuator sub-system is configured so that the active material, when activated, causes the actuating component to move from a first state to a second state to disengage the input and output sub-systems. In another embodiment, the present technology includes a pinch-protection system that determines whether a present value for a work-source physical characteristic exceeds a running average by at least a preset offset value. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061524 | DOOR DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A 2-step swing style vehicle door device includes a coupling means having a link, one coupled to the rear end of the opening of the vehicle body and the other end coupled to the door, and can singly cover, in a direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle, a range corresponding to two rows of seats that are arranged in the front and rear in the vehicle body. This vehicle door device transitions between a first state in which the door is closed, a second state in which the door is opened within a range corresponding to the front seat in the direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle body, and a third state in which the door is opened within a range corresponding to both the front and rear seats in the direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle body. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061525 | Wind Lock Configuration For Overhead Roll-Up Doors - An overhead roll-up door assembly for a vertically moving door to permit and prohibit access to an opening, the door assembly having a pair of spaced apart, parallel side columns for vertically guiding a door panel, the door panel having at least one wind lock attached proximate each marginal edge of the door panel, each of the wind locks having an angled portion facing the interior of the opening having a first durometer and a substantially rectangular portion having a second durometer different from the first durometer, the wind locks engaging the side column to prevent disengagement of the door panel from the side columns when a wind load is applied to the door panel. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061526 | FLUSH GLASS ASSEMBLY INTERFACES - A glass guiding system is provided comprising first and second glass pieces, each having an inboard surface, a front edge and a rear edge. The system also includes a first guiding assembly comprising a guide bonded to the inboard surface of the first piece and a retaining structure having a channel to slideably retain the guide, wherein the rear edge of the first piece and the front edge of the second piece engage when the first piece is fully raised. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061527 | Double sliding security door - A double sliding security door for the complete protection of both glass panels of a sliding glass door and preventing of unwanted people or things from entering a home. The double sliding security door generally includes 4 inner locking frame assembly parts, a center post attached to the top and bottom tracks, and 2 sliding doors with security screen, locks and bearing. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061528 | DOOR FRAME WITH A DEEP EMBOSS FOR HINGES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF A DOOR FRAME WITH A DEEP EMBOSS FOR HINGES - The invention is a door frame made to accept deeper hinge embossing, and a method of manufacturing the same. The additional die cut stress holes are placed in locations to relieve stress on the door frame and to facilitate deeper hinge embossing. The additional die cut holes, which are not used for hinge screws, deform when the door frame is embossed. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061529 | VEHICLE (AUTOMOBILE) FLUSH GLASS APPEARANCE ASSEMBLY - An automobile flush glass assembly is provided that includes a moveable glass piece having an inboard surface, a front edge and a rear edge and a first glass guide operably connected to the inboard surface of the glass piece proximate the front edge. The assembly also includes a second glass guide operably connected to the inboard surface of the glass piece proximate the rear edge and retaining structures, each having a channel configured to slideably retain the glass guides. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061530 | LOWER DOOR STRUCTURE FOR FLUSH GLASS SYSTEM - An automobile door assembly is provided that includes an outer panel, an inner panel, a moveable glass piece having an inboard surface, wherein the moveable glass piece is disposed between the outer panel and the inner panel. The assembly also includes a glass guiding member operably connected to the inboard surface of the glass piece. The assembly further includes a retaining structure having a channel configured to slideably retain the glass guiding member, wherein the retaining structure is operably connected to the inner panel. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061531 | Edge Guard for Door with Interior Sealant - A door edge guard for a trailing edge of a car door having a seam covered by sealant on the interior of the door, includes a metal body having an internal portion facing the trailing edge of the door and an exterior portion facing away from the trailing edge, a curved base adapted to fit over the trailing edge, and an exterior leg extending from the base to fit against the exterior of the door. An interior leg fits against that part of the interior of the door extending from the base to near the sealant. The end of the leg of the metal body on the exterior of the door is folded to form a bead, but the interior leg is straight. The interior leg is also shorter than the exterior leg, the length of the interior leg typically being the length of the exterior leg to the folded end of the bead. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061532 | WEATHERSTRIP CINCH CLIP - A weatherstrip cinch clip for an automobile including a substantially vertically aligned first wall, a substantially vertically aligned second wall extending substantially perpendicularly to the first wall, and a substantially horizontally aligned prong extending away from the second wall in a direction substantially parallel to the first wall, wherein the prong is configured to extend substantially within a prong receiving aperture. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061533 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING FLUSH GLASS ASSEMBLY - A method for assembling an automobile door is provided that comprise providing a lower frame comprising a movable glass piece disposed within an inner panel and an outer panel, a daylight opening module comprising a glass guide, a retaining structure having a channel to slideably retain the glass guide and first and second openings. The method also includes sliding the module downward until a portion of the module contacts the inner panel. The method further includes securing the module to the inner panel. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061534 | METHOD OF SOLID PCBN SYTHESIS - The invention generally relates to a sintered CBN composite compact having a non-CBN portion. The compact includes about 86 to about 90% CBN and the non CBN portion contains borides and nitrides of Al. The compact is for use as a cutting tool insert in continuous machining of gray cast iron. The sintered compact has a thermal conductivity of 1.25-4 W/cm/° K. in the temperature range of about 200° C. to about 600° C. and sonic velocity of at least about 14.5 Km/sec at room temperature. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061535 | ABRASIVE ARTICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING - An abrasive article having a substrate, a tacking film overlying the substrate, abrasive particles comprising a coating layer bonded to the tacking film such that a bond between the coating layer and the tacking film defines a metallic bonding region, and a bonding layer overlying the abrasive particles and the tacking film, | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061536 | Building Support Structure - A building support structure has a rigid support body for supporting a building, and a pressurized gas structure provided in the support body. The pressurized gas structure is provided in the support body so as to apply a vertical tension force to the support body. The pressurized gas structure may be a pressure chamber which is provided in the support body, or a saclike membrane. The saclike membrane is connected to the support body under a vertical compression force which is applied by the support body, thereby the saclike membrane applies a vertical tension force to the support body. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061537 | RAIN GUTTER GUARD AND METHOD FOR INSTALLATION - The invention relates to an apparatus that prevents rain gutters for clogging and, more particularly, a gutter guard. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061538 | STUD MOUNTED HEADWALL UNIT AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SAME - A headwall unit mountable to at least one wall support member, the at least one wall support member having a wall supporting surface for receiving wall material. The headwall unit includes a frame comprising a back plate mountable to the at least one wall support member so as to overlie the wall supporting surface, the back plate having at least one back port for receiving a medical service carrier through the back plate; and a faceplate attachable to the frame such that the faceplate is spaced apart from the back plate and defines a space therebetween for receiving a fixture, the fixture being connectable to the medical service carrier for supplying a medical service. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061539 | DOMED NON-STEEL ROOF STRUCTURE - A domed non-steel roof structure ( | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061540 | MONUMENT - A monument has a face sheet made from a corrosion resistant material, such as stainless steel, which is cut to a desired ornamental shape. An inscription is cut through the face sheet and includes something that is unique to a person, such as that person's signature. Backing material is applied to the back surface of the face sheet such that it is visible through the cut inscription in order to create a contrast with the surface of the face sheet. The face sheet is set into uncured concrete placed in a recess in the ground to create a pad which secures the monument in place. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061541 | SLIT TUBE LOCKING LONGERON - According to the invention, an extendable member is disclosed. The extendable member may include a structure having a first state and a second state. The structure may be deformable between the first state and the second state. In the first state the structure may include a compact form. In the second state the structure may include a hollow longeron having a slit along the entire length of the hollow longeron. One or both longitudinal edges along the slit of the hollow longeron may have lateral protrusions. The lateral protrusions of a longitudinal edge may act in such a way with the other edge, and possibly its protrusions, to at least partially inhibit relative motion of the edges. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061542 | PHOTOVOLTAIC WINDOW ASSEMBLY WITH SOLAR CONTROL PROPERTIES - A photovoltaic window assembly is provided. The photovoltaic window assembly includes a photovoltaic element, a solar control coating, and a space. The solar control coating is positioned adjacent the photovoltaic element. The space located immediately adjacent a surface of the solar control coating. The space is either between the photovoltaic element and the solar control coating or on a side of the solar control coating opposite the photovoltaic element. Additional embodiments of the photovoltaic window assembly are also provided. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061543 | Stair Tread - A stair tread has a generally planar member that is supported by a horizontal surface of a step. The planar member has a top surface, a bottom surface, a back edge, and a leading edge. The leading edge extends beyond a front edge of the step when the stair tread is positioned on the step. A bull nose is formed on the leading edge of the planar member and extends below the horizontal surface of the step. An adhesive layer disposed on the bottom surface of the planar member adheres the stair tread to the top surface of the step. A face plate may adhere to a riser associated with the step and extend behind the stair tread. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061544 | Means for firestopping a curtain wall construction - A blanket or curtain of flexible fire retardant material is collapsed and retained within a retaining housing construction positioned adjacent to a curtain wall assembly for firestop sealing thereover. The housing includes a safing angle member secured to the curtain wall assembly and a cover which releases responsive to sensing fire conditions to allow the firestopping blanket to deploy downwardly to extend between curtain wall framing members and be positioned extending across a curtain wall panel for fire protection thereover. Such curtain wall panels are commonly made of glass which tends to fracture during a hot fire. The cover will release the blanket responsive to controlled failure of fusible links which secure the cover to the safing angle member. After deployment the blanket will deflect fire and heat away from the curtain wall panel to prevent the spread of fire to adjacent floors. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061545 | FIRESTOP COLLAR - A metal casing strip for a fire collar to be arranged around a duct has a line of succesive tongues and cutouts in the longitudinal direction of the strip. The tongues and cutouts are arranged in the strip in an alternating fashion. The tongues are bendable out of the surface of the casing strip such that in use, when the casing strip is arranged around a pipe such that two end regions overlap, an outwardly bended tongue from the one end region is inserted in a cutout of the overlapping other end region and folded over the edge of the cutout to retain the casing strip in the closed collar shape. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061546 | Wood Imitating Facade Element and Procedure for Making the Same - The invention relates to a façade element which is suitable to mount on the outside ( | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061547 | Modular Floor System - A modular floor system comprises modular floor panels and zippers that are fabricated in a manufacturing facility and subsequently installed in a facility. By virtue of being fabricated in the manufacturing facility the modular floor is subsequently installed in the sports facility with minimal labor and cost, while providing superior performance. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061548 | ADHESIVE THRESHOLD BAR - The invention relates to a transition element ( | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061549 | INTERLOCKING CONSTRUCTION BLOCKS - Interlocking construction blocks are provided, having a tongue and groove configuration, attachable together by pressing the tongue of one block into a groove of another block. Multiple blocks may be adapted to be interlocked together forming a structure, such as a wall. Blocks comprise first and second opposing sidewalls integrally connected together by first and second pairs of opposing connecting walls. The first and second sidewalls comprise a lower portion integrally connected to an upper portion. The lower portion comprises a pair of opposing lower portion sidewalls integrally connected to a pair of opposing lower end walls. The upper portion comprises a planar top surface, a pair of opposing upper portion sidewalls and a pair of opposing upper portion end walls integrally connected via upper portion angular walls. The upper portion sidewalls, upper portion end walls and upper angular walls may have a beveled or tapered surface. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061550 | CROSS RUNNER CONNECTOR AND MAIN RUNNER RECEIVING HOLE - A cross runner connector receivable in a through runner hole that locks with an identical opposed connector and locks with the through runner hole with increased tensile strength, both locks being releasable without tools by manipulation of the associated cross runner. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061551 | CAVITY FORMING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A CAVITY WALL - A cavity forming device, also referred to as a cavity forming retaining clip, includes a first face and a second face. The first face and the second face are connected together by a body. The body is elongate and extends along an imaginary longitudinal axis from the first face to the second face. The body separates the first face from the second face by a predetermined distance. The second face is arranged to receive a wall therethrough. In use a backing board for an outer skin is able to be clamped against the cavity forming device. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061552 | BOARDWALK SYSTEM WITH TREAD-LOCATING BEAMS - A boardwalk system including a first beam and a second beam spaced apart from the first beam. The first and second beams each include a notch formed therein. The system further includes a plurality of generally horizontally arranged treads, each tread being received in the notch of the first beam and the notch of the second beam. At least one of the first and second beams extends across a span. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061553 | MODULAR CONCRETE BUILDING - A modular concrete building is made of a plurality of precast concrete panels which may be assembled to provide a building. The panel sections include lower frame panels or support members, wall panels, floor panels, and flat roof panels. The building may be assembled by securing the floor panels to the support members, securing the wall panels to the floor panels, and securing the roof panels to the wall panels and to adjacent roof panels. The roof panels may have rigid insulation. The roof panels may have tapered rigid insulation or the modular building may be constructed with the roof panels in a tilted position. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061554 | EDGE AND CORNER FOR A STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED FROM BLOW-MOLDED PLASTIC - A structure constructed from plastic may include one or more reinforcing portions that are sized and configured to prevent damage to the structure. For example, the structure may be a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic and the table top may include a body with one or more corners. The corners may include an interior portion and an exterior portion, and reinforcement portions may be sized and configured to help prevent damage to the corners of the table top. In addition, one or more depressions may be at least partially disposed within the reinforcement portions, if desired. The reinforcement portions, for example, may include one or more inwardly and/or outwardly extending portions. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061555 | DEVICE FOR FORMING POST SLEEVES, AND METHOD OF USE - A post sleeve installation assembly includes: an elastomeric sleeve core shaped to form a post sleeve when positioned in uncured concrete, a removable stiffener inside the core, an aperture extending lengthwise in the stiffener, a locking element positioned within the core, and an assembly plate coupled to the stiffener. The assembly plate clamps to a prefabricated sleeve element, with the core and stiffener positioned within a post cavity of the sleeve element, an installation stake is positioned in the aperture and prevented from sliding upwards by the locking element. A release point on the assembly plate permits an operator to release the locking element for removal of the stake. To install a post sleeve, the operator positions the installation assembly, clamped to a prefabricated sleeve element, in a post hole with the stake resting on the bottom, then fills the hole with concrete, manipulating the stake to position the assembly. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061556 | SOLID PREPARATION PACKAGING APPARATUS - A solid preparation packaging apparatus includes a solid preparation accommodating unit, a transfer mechanism unit and a solid preparation packaging mechanism unit each individually accommodated in a main body so as to be capable of being pulled out or pushed back in the back-and-forth direction; an electrical component chamber containing a CPU circuit board and a power supply at the lowest portion of the solid preparation packaging apparatus, and a flexible wiring cover mounted across the electrical component chamber and the solid preparation packaging mechanism unit in order to pass, through the flexible wiring cover, a wiring of the solid preparation accommodating unit, the transfer mechanism unit and the solid preparation packaging mechanism unit to the CPU circuit board and the power supply. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061557 | ASEPTIC FILLING SYSTEM - Disclosed is an aseptic filling system which is disposed in an aseptic environment and with which preforming, bottle formation, and filling of bottles with a beverage are performed in an aseptic state. The aseptic filling system includes a preform molding machine, a blowing machine for forming bottles by blowing up the preforms molded by the preform molding machine, and a filling machine integrated with the blowing machine by a specific coupling structure and filling the bottles formed by the blowing machine with the beverage. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061558 | MULTIPLE ROBOT SYSTEM - The present invention relates generally to film wrapping or packaging systems, and more particularly to a new and improved robotic film wrapping or packaging system which is not only substantially entirely automatic in its operation except for its initialization or START procedure, but in addition, a single programmable logic controller (PLC) can control the cyclic operations of one or more film wrapping or packaging robots. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061559 | DEVICE FOR ARRANGING A SLEEVE-LIKE FOIL ENVELOPE AROUND AN OBJECT AS WELL AS A SPREADING ELEMENT FOR USE IN SUCH A DEVICE - A device for arranging a sleeve-like foil envelope around an object, including supply means for supplying said sleeve-like foil envelope around at least one spreading element in a horizontal orientation, as well as discharge means for discharging the sleeve-like foil envelope from the device and arranging it around the object, wherein said spreading element has an inlet side configured as a flat element portion, an outlet side and a transition area located between said inlet side and said outlet side, and wherein said spreading element widens towards the transition area in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the flat element portion, whilst the spreading element has an at least substantially constant circumference at least in the direction from the inlet side to the transition area. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061560 | METHOD FOR INSERTING COTTON WADS INTO CONTAINERS - The method for inserting cotton wads into containers uses a wad transport unit, which comprises two star wheels, each having three wad holders. The two star wheels are mounted rotatably on the same rotational axis but with an offset from each other, and each star wheel is driven by its own separate drive means. During rotation of the star wheels, one of the three wad holders of each star wheel is horizontally shifted in such a way that the three wad holders of each star wheel are arranged in a straight line and are thus located above three containers to be filled with the wads. | 2013-03-14 |
| 20130061561 | MULTI-POSITION TOOL BOX SYSTEM AND METHOD - A multi-position storage system including a first housing, and a second housing. The second housing is connected to the first housing. The second housing is capable of being moved from a first position with respect to the first housing to a second position with respect to the first housing. | 2013-03-14 |
