11th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100066006 | PRINTER AND DUAL TRAYS FOR IMAGE RECEIVER MEDIA SHEETS - A printer having a sheet tray, a drive for advancing sheets past a marking mechanism, and a picker to remove sheets from an aligned tray includes a load position and a pick position. The trays are selectively moved between the load and pick positions. A transmission is engagable to connect the drive to the tray moving mechanism, whereby the tray is moved between the pick position and the load position by the media sheet advancing drive. The transmission is disengageable to enable advancement of the media sheets without movement of the tray. Starting with both trays in their load positions, one of the trays is moved to its pick position whereat a sheet can be picked; moving the other of the trays to its pick position whereat a sheet of media from each of the trays can be picked; and moving the tray remaining at its pick position from its pick position to its media load position. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066007 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FEEDING SHEETS TO A PROCESSING MACHINE - A method and an apparatus for conveying and aligning sheets being fed to a processing machine, include conveying a sheet which has been separated from an overlapping stream back into the overlapping stream in the case of a machine “stop,” wherein a rear sheet edge is raised by a mechanical or pneumatic device. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066008 | SELF LEVELING ELEVATOR PLATE FOR PAPER FEED TRAY - Apparatus and method for controlling the slope angle of sheet stock in a feeder/loader for copying/printing where leading edge side of the stock is elevated by elevating one side of the support tray to position the top sheet for nudging into a nip. When the slope angle of the stock reaches a critical value, in one version, a separate elevating mechanism raises the opposite side of the support tray to prevent the slope angle from exceeding the critical value. In another version, the elevating mechanism for the opposite edge is connected to the elevating mechanism for the leading edge of the stack and raises the opposite edge when the sheet stock slope angle reaches a threshold value to prevent potential misfeed. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066009 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - There is provided an image forming apparatus which does not need height adjustment of the main body and the sheet post-processing device at the time of attaching the sheet post-processing device to the main body and which can prevent jam from occurring while securing the conveying force to convey paper sheets. In an image forming apparatus | 2010-03-18 |
20100066010 | SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An oblique feeding roller and a reference guide are provided on a re-conveying path for conveying a sheet in which an image has been formed on one side by an image forming unit to the image forming unit again. The sheet is obliquely fed by the oblique feeding roller. A side edge of the sheet abuts to a reference surface provided for the reference guide along a sheet conveying direction, thereby correcting the oblique motion and a positional deviation of the sheet. The reference guide is moved to a position according to a length in a width direction of the sheet which is conveyed by a movement of a cam. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066011 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND COUNTING ARTICLES, RELEASED BY A FEEDER DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR SHEET ARTICLES RELEASED BY A SHEET FEEDER - A method and device for detecting and counting articles released by a feeder device, in particular sheet articles released by a sheet feeder are described. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066012 | IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS - An image forming system capable of controlling a handover timing of sheets between an image forming apparatus and a sheet feeding apparatus at high precision. A transmission path transmits information between the image forming apparatus and the sheet feeding apparatus. A signal line transmits a handover signal output from the image forming apparatus to the sheet feeding apparatus. A first control unit transmits the handover signal to the sheet feeding apparatus after transmitting a feeding start request to the sheet feeding apparatus. A second control unit controls the sheet feeding apparatus to convey the sheet to a predetermined position in the sheet feeding apparatus in accordance with a reception of the feeding start request and of conveying the sheet at the predetermined position to the image forming apparatus in accordance with a reception of the handover signal. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066013 | SHEET STACKING APPARATUS, SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A recording material stacking apparatus equipped with a plurality of discharge ports and a plurality of stacking trays can be set to normal mode and large capacity stacking mode each having a different maximum loading capacity. A stacking tray on the upper side has a plurality of lower limit positions and uses a lower limit position located on the upper side when normal mode is selected. On the other hand, it uses a lower limit position located on the lower side when the large capacity stacking mode is selected. The lower limit position located below a stacking tray on the upper side when this large capacity stacking mode is selected exists at a position in which it blocks a lower discharge port of sheets. Selection of the large capacity stacking mode and normal mode is executed according to a result of computation from data input through an input portion. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066014 | LIFTING MECHANISM WITH A TILTING PLATFORM FOR TRANSFERRING PAPER STACKS - This is a lifting mechanism especially suited to move a stack of paper to a height so that it is easier to remove or work with. The lifting mechanism has as a bottom portion a tilting platform that receives and holds a paper stack and its support. This tilting platform will be tilted in a front down position prior to and during loading of the paper stack thereon, and will automatically tilt down at its back portion when stack loaded. This is because the fulcrum of the tilting platform is located nearer the front sections of the platform than it is to the back section of the platform. When the weight of the paper stack acts upon the tilting platform, it will force the platform down at its back portion. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066015 | SPINNING DISK GAME - A method for at least two players to play a spinning disk game that includes each player spinning a disk having an image displayed thereon on a surface starting at substantially the same time; the player spinning the disk the longest winning a predetermined number of points; the players accumulating points by repeatedly spinning their disks; when a player reaches a predetermined threshold number of points, spins the disk the longest, and identifies the image on the disk surface, the player wins the game. The identified image may include those chosen from the group consisting of natural objects, man-made objects, caricatures, people, pop culture figures, designs and logos. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066016 | DETERMINING THE ORIENTATION OF AN OBJECT - A touch screen ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066017 | Planar Sided Case with Multiple Magnetically Engageable Activities - A portable activity device for playing entertaining and educational games and activities. The activities may also be adapted for provision of physical therapy and occupational therapy. The device features a case having an accessible cavity for storage of activity components. A side surface of the case is magnetically receptive to the activity components which have magnets upon them. The device maintains the activity pieces in place in moving vehicles allowing children to play games during travel without the risk of sharp movements causing the game parts to fall. A white board on the exterior surface is provided which may be employed with markers stored in the cavity. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066018 | MULTISTAGE WAGERING CARD GAME AND METHOD THEREFOR - A blackjack-type card game with multistage wagering that provides a predetermined set of rules for when a player receives two or three cards, thus removing the option of splitting, doubling-down, or purchasing insurance. The game comprises areas for a player to place an first wager and a second wager. A transitional area is used to transfer the first wager to in given circumstances. The invention may or may not also include an area for an optional bonus wager, wherein the bonus wager would be either collected or paid according to a preset payout schedule and depending upon the cards of the player placing the bonus wager. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066019 | Reusable Card-Based Gaming System and Method - An apparatus for gaming, comprising a card reader system for reading card data from a game card associated with a player. An instant win game system for associating an instant win game entry with the card data. A jackpot game system for associating a jackpot game entry with the card data. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066020 | Method of playing ancient Pai-Gow dominoe game - A casino game or home recreational game played between a dealer with from one to seven players. In a casino the dealer is a paid employee, while in a home game any player can assume the role of dealer. The game is played with a set of 32 special dominoes or a set of 32 special standard size playing cards. The dealer will scramble the dominoes or cards face down on the table, then randomly stack eight (8) rows of four (4) dominoes or cards. Part of the game is determining who will get the first stack of dominoes or cards. Three dice are used for this purpose. The dice are scrambled when they settle down the dice are added together. The starting position is at the dealer and is counted counter clockwise. Therefore with the game capable of handling seven (7) players the dealer is number 1, 9, 17. The first stack of dominoie or cards is give to the position matching the sum of the dice. The players the arrange their dominoes or cards in such a fashion to get the four dominoes or cards into two sets of matching pairs or failing to have any matching pairs try to come as close as possible to the sum of nine (9) in each set of two. Once every player has set their dominoes or cards the dealer will open his hand and like the players look for pairs. Failing to have any pairs he will them try to make both hands as close to nine as possible. Once all hands are exposed the dealer must beat the player on both of their hands to collect the wager, additionally the player must beat the dealer both hands to win the hand. All split hands where either the dealer or player wins one part and looses the second part is called a push and the hand is finished. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066021 | Melding Card Games With Solving Component - The present disclosure is directed to card games, and more particularly to card games in which players play to form certain card combinations or “melds,” in order to collect information that in turn allows the players to solve a puzzle. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066022 | Portable rebound ball game - A portable stepball game apparatus has a collapsible stairway with a plurality of steps. Each step has a vertical riser portion, a horizontal tread portion, and a nosing on the forward or player-facing edges of the tread portions which protrudes over the riser portions. The game's pivotable stairway configuration is readily housed for storage in a carrying case specifically adapted to be easily portable. It is designed such that one person can lift the carrying case with one hand and easily move it from location to location. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066023 | OUTDOOR GAME BOARD - An apparatus and method of playing a lawn game uses washer-shaped projectiles which are tossed by players towards target receptacles on a portable game board placed on the ground. The target receptacle game board lays on the ground with either face up. The receptacle board targets may also be of different positions so that the further the target whole lies the greater the target values. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066024 | SEAL MEMBER, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A brush seal assembly and method for sealing a turbine machine rotary member relative to a stationary member circumscribing the rotary member. The seal assembly includes a first compliant seal component disposed at a radially inward region of the stationary member in rubbing contact with a surface of the rotary member. The seal assembly also includes at least one hard seal element formed integrally with a carrier of the first compliant seal component, located a specified axial distance from the first compliant seal component. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066025 | Vehicle Seal With Sensor Feedback - The invention provides a seal for a slide-out room of a recreational vehicle. The slide-out room is movable in a range of positions including a retracted position and an extended position. The seal is compressible between the slide-out room and a side wall of the vehicle and includes at least one sensor capable of detecting a force or a lack thereof on the seal, to indicate if adequate compression of the seal has been achieved in a stop position of the room or if there is an obstruction in between the stop positions. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066026 | MAIN SEAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A main sealing system ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066027 | Intershaft Seal Assembly - An intershaft seal assembly for counter-rotating and co-rotating turbine engines is described. The seal assembly includes a pair of end rings and a seal element. At least one end ring has a flange, with upper and lower surfaces, disposed along and extending from one side of the ring. The seal element includes a ring, with inner and outer radial surfaces, and a ring flange wider than the ring. The ring flange is disposed along and extends diametrically from the outer radial surface, the latter also contacting the lower surface along at least one flange. The seal element is disposed between the end rings so that the ring flange extends beyond the flanges. The invention avoids the wear and heating problems inherit to intershaft seal systems, thus allowing the seal element to be composed of a temperature resistant metal, metal alloy, or carbon graphite. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066028 | CUP SEAL AND MASTER CYLINDER USING THE SAME - In a cup seal, the hydraulic pressure in a first hydraulic chamber ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066029 | SEALING DEVICE - To avoid interference of a side lip when plural sealing devices are piled up, a sealing device installed on one member of two members rotating relatively is constructed by combining a mounting ring fitted on the one member and a rubber-like elastic body attached on the mounting ring, and has a side lip formed by the elastic body, the mounting ring has a cylinder portion at a position fitted on the peripheral surface of the one member, the elastic body has a rubber step part provided at axially one side of the cylinder portion, the cylinder portion and the rubber step part have a positional relationship that the former of an upper sealing device is placed on the latter of the one sealing device when piled up, and the side lip of the one sealing device is dimensioned not to interfere with the upper sealing device even when they are in such a positional relationship. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066030 | HERMETIC SEALING DEVICE - To provide a sealing device having a side lip in slidably contact with a mate member like a slinger, wherein a contact state of the side lip is stabilized and sliding resistance of the side lip is reduced when lip tightening margin becomes maximum, a contact surface ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066031 | PISTON RING - A piston ring, with a main body, which exhibits a contact surface, an upper and a lower side surface, and an inner circumferential surface, in which at least one of the side surfaces is provided at least with one PVD coating layer, to the effect that the layer thickness of the PVD coating layer tapers radially from the outside inward. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066032 | SEAL FOR FLEXIBLE AIR DUCT - A seal includes a main body portion having fingers that extend outward to seal against the sides of one or more flexible conduit sections. The seal embodies several features that minimize the effect of compressing the seal over extended use. In one embodiment, the seal include a tab that isolates compression forces from the fingers. Other embodiments, include a recessed hinge point between the fingers and the main body. Still other embodiments, incorporate a material that fills the region between the fingers. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066033 | Oil Pan Baffle - An oil pan baffle is secured by a securing device on the oil pan. The securing device has an oil pan gasket with a gasket body matched to a sealing contour of an oil pan relative to a crankcase and securing elements that are connected to the gasket body and project inwardly away from an inner perimeter of the gasket body. The securing elements act on contact surfaces of the oil pan baffle, with which contact surfaces the oil pan baffle is positioned in receptacles of the oil pan, and exert pressure effecting secure fixation of the oil pan baffle on the oil pan when the oil pan gasket is compressed by mounting the oil pan on the crankcase. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066034 | V-ring seal - A high fracture toughness, wear resistant V-ring seal with superior flexibility, leak tightness and longer operational life comprises an upper V-shaped recess ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066035 | REUSABLE WELD JOINT FOR SYNGAS FUEL NOZZLES - A system, one embodiment, includes an annular seal configured to seal a turbine fuel nozzle to a turbine combustor, wherein the annular seal includes a first annular seal portion having an inner annular surface, a first base portion, and a first peripheral portion opposite from the first base portion. The embodiment also includes the first annular seal portion configured to couple to a second annular seal portion having an outer annular surface, a second base portion, and a second peripheral portion opposite from the second base portion. Further, the embodiment includes the first and second peripheral portions sealable by a weld. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066036 | COMPRESSIVE COMPOSITE SEALS FOR SOFC APPLICATIONS - Compressive composite seals for solid oxide fuel cell applications are provided. A compressive composite seal structure includes a glass phase to provide a gas tight seal, a reinforcing secondary phase to provide mechanical stability, and a compressive core. The compressive core is filled with an inert gas or air, providing a degree of compressibility, or alternatively is filled with a selected material to provide a more specific degree of compressibility and strength, such as a lower melting point glass. The compressive composite seal structure maintains an effective seal during the operating conditions of the SOFC. The self healing glass phase with the reinforcing secondary phase providing mechanical stability provides an elastic response at high temperature, effectively reduces crack propagation and if the temperature or pressure goes too high, the seal remains reliable and effective. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066037 | Axially adjustable tool holder - An axially adjustable tool holder, essentially constituted by a principal body ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066038 | Locking Chuck Jaws - A jaw for use in a drill chuck having a longitudinal center axis, comprising a chuck body which includes a jaw face formed on an inner surface of the chuck body and a plurality of teeth formed on an outer surface of the chuck body, the jaw face being substantially parallel to the longitudinal center axis. A ridge depends inwardly from the jaw face toward the longitudinal center axis. The ridge includes a tool engaging surface that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal center axis and has a width of between 0.020 to 0.060 inches. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066039 | ADJUSTMENT DRIVE FOR THE LOCAL ADJUSTMENT OF A CHASSIS COMPONENT - An adjustment drive for local adjustment of a chassis component. The drive including a mounting ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066040 | EXPANSION ACTUATOR - In an expansion actuator employing a screw feed mechanism, when a screw feed mechanism ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066041 | Adjustable height trailer - The adjustable height trailer is a fifth wheel-type trailer with a single rear axle supporting the rear of the trailer and a fifth wheel hitch supporting the front. The rear axle and hitch have adjustable height suspensions, allowing the trailer to be lowered or raised uniformly while remaining hitched to the towing vehicle. One embodiment is configured as a livestock trailer with a series of stall positions therein. The loading and exit doors are generally diagonally opposite one another. A series of adjustably positionable partitions is installed on overhead tracks, with a partition placed between each animal as they are boarded and positioned in the trailer. Animals depart the trailer through the opposite door, with the partitions being repositioned correspondingly. The trailer suspension allows the trailer to be lowered to the underlying surface to facilitate loading and unloading animals therefrom, or other commodities, depending upon the trailer configuration. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066042 | Knee Protector Dolly - An embodiment of this invention is an apparatus for floor installation, repair, cleaning or ground proximity work. This apparatus is comprised of a curved base board with the curvature towards the ground covered by a protective cushion with massaging surface for comfort of knees, three or more independently lockable wheels, an adjustable angle and height seat covered by spring loaded matt and cushion for comfort and a brake system with handle for manual braking and exertion of force to the work surface. This apparatus also includes an adjustable length and angle truss covered with cushion for comfortable positioning of legs while working on the work surface. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066043 | SHOPPING CART WITH DISPLACEABLE FRONT WALL - A shopping cart having a displaceable front wall, with or without a load carrying apparatus associated with the front wall to provide a horizontal support for safely carrying loads that are longer than the length of the cart and must sit on top of the cart basket to be transported. The front wall and support (if employed) may be used with any conventional shopping cart having nestable or non-nestable baskets. The front wall is hingedly attached to a lower structural member of the cart basket. The front wall is movable from a first retracted position in which it lays substantially in registry with the bottom wall of the cart basket, allowing the basket to be nested into an adjacent cart, to an in-use position in which it forms a shopping cart front wall, to a second retracted position in which it is resting underneath and substantially in registry with the bottom wall of the basket, also allowing the basket to be nested into an adjacent cart. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066044 | BABY CARRIAGE HAVING STEERING DEVICE - A baby carriage having a steering device is disclosed. The baby carriage includes a pair of handles manipulated by a user to generate rotating force for steering. A pair of steering wheels is rotated in conjunction with the handles to steer and move the baby carriage. Further, a pair of steering devices transmits the rotating force from the handles to the steering wheels. Each steering device includes a vertical steering shaft coupled to each steering wheel, an inclined rotating shaft, a steering joint transmitting rotating force from the inclined rotating shaft to the vertical steering shaft, and a shock absorbing part absorbing an external force acting on each steering wheel, thus enabling a baby riding in the baby carriage to be stably moved. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066045 | CART - The cart of the invention utilizes a sliding support to mount a container onto the cart. In one embodiment the container is a linen bag mounted to the cart handles. A shelf or platform is located below the sliding support. The sliding support allows the container to be stored either under the support and over the platform, or if more storage space is required, the sliding support allows the container to slide on the support, providing open space for items to be placed on the platform. The container may also be easily slid off of the cart for removal by the user. The container may be provided with a telescopic handle and wheels for easy transport of the container and its contents. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066046 | Two Wheeled Dolly and Method for Transporting a Windowed Product - A two wheeled dolly for transporting a windowed product across varied terrain is comprised of a platform, a nonslip surface, a pair of sidewalls, an axle, a pair of bearings and a pair of pneumatic tires. The platform is open-ended. One side wall extends upward from each longitudinal edge of the platform. The top of the platform has a nonslip surface. The axle is transversely attached to the platform and centered under the platform. A bearing and a pneumatic tire are attached to each end of the axle and adapted such that the tires rotate about the axle. In order to transport a windowed product, such as a doorwall, the windowed product is placed on its edge upon the platform such that it is substantially balanced over the axle. The windowed product can then be transported and maneuvered across varied terrain. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066047 | Dual taper knuckle and dual taper adapter sleeve - A knuckle includes two steering bosses (i.e., upper and lower), each having a continuous channel, connecting, respectively, separate channel openings where the channels taper outward from an inner diameter to each of their respective openings. A hollow first adapter sleeve is located within either one of the channel openings of the upper steering boss, and a hollow second adapter sleeve is located within either one of the channel openings of the lower steering boss. As a result of this structure, the knuckle may be used on either side of a vehicle, allow for entry of a steering arm/tie rod arm from forward to rear (rearwardly directed) or vice versa in either of the steering bosses, and may be applied to various sizes of knuckle-steer axle assemblies. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066048 | AXLE BRACKET FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to an axle bracket for the rear axle of a motor vehicle, as an assembled structural unit comprising a single profiled transversal carrier ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066049 | Torsion beam type rear wheel suspension system - In a torsion beam wheel suspension system, a stabilizer bush ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066050 | Suspension arm having a shaft projecting therefrom and method for press fitting the shaft into a bore of another member - A suspension arm includes a shaft having a free end extending from an end of the suspension arm and a base end embedded within the said end of the suspension arm, and this shaft is configured to be press fitted into a tubular member of a compliance bush assembly. An opening is formed in the said end of the suspension arm that allows an anvil to be inserted therein to engage the base end of the shaft so that the force of a press fitting process is prevented from affecting the remaining part of the suspension arm. Thus, the press fitting process can be facilitated because very little effort is required to place the suspension arm ready for a press fitting process, and the fixture for holding the suspension arm during a press fitting process can be simplified. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066051 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENSION LOCK OUT AND SIGNAL GENERATION - Methods and apparatus for regulating the function of a suspension system are disclosed herein. Suspension characteristics often contribute to the efficiency of a suspended system. Depending on the desired operating parameters of the suspended system, it may be desirable to alter the functional characteristics of the suspension from time to time in order to maintain or increase efficiency. The suspension hereof may be selectively locked into a substantially rigid configuration, and the damping fluid may be phase separated and/or cooled to increase damping rate during use (or offset rate degradation). The suspension hereof may generate power usable to achieve any or all of the foregoing or to be stored for use elsewhere in the suspended system or beyond. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066052 | SELECTIVELY REMOVABLE SIDE FAIRING FOR A VEHICLE - A detachable side fairing for a vehicle in one form comprises a panel body that can include steps. An access opening is defined by the panel body and is opened and closed by a door, such as the riser of a step, to allow access to the rear of the panel. A latch actuator can be accessed through the access opening for use in operating a latch to allow movement of the panel body away from the vehicle. The latch actuator can comprise first and second actuators comprising respective first and second elongated handles that each actuates an associated latch to release the panel body. The handles can be configured to prevent closing of the door when the actuators have not been moved to a position that completes the latching of the panel body to the vehicle. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066053 | Foldable frame for a vehicle with two or more wheels - Foldable frame for vehicles with two or more wheels characterized in that it comprises a front fork connected in a usual way to a steering column tube. Said steering column tube is, in turn, connected to a main frame of the vehicle by means of a hinge and by means of a connecting rod which can be operated to make the fork rotate about the hinge to position it adjacent to the frame and thus reduce the overall longitudinal size of the folded vehicle. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066054 | COLLAPSIBLE BICYCLE - A collapsible bicycle has a frame assembly, a front wheel, a rear wheel assembly, a seat and a handle bar. The frame assembly has a head tube assembly, a downtube assembly, a seat tube assembly, a cross bar assembly, which are connected pivotally to each other. The front wheel and the handle bar are connected to the head tube assembly. the rear wheel assembly is connected to the downtube assembly. The seat is connected to the seat tube assembly. The downtube assembly has a front downtube and a rear downtube, which are connected pivotally to each other. The cross bar assembly has a front cross bar and a rear cross bar, which are connected detachably to each other. Therefore, the collapsible bicycle is folded and unfolded quickly without using any hand tools. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066055 | BICYCLE FRAME AND BICYCLE - A bicycle frame, has a pedal hub connection part and a frame column part. The invention also relates to a bicycle and a method and assembly kit for assembling the bicycle frame and bicycle. The bicycle frame ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066056 | WHEELCHAIR, WHEELCHAIR APPARATUS AND WHEELCHAIR CARE SERVICE NETWORK SYSTEM - A wheelchair includes a seat, one or more wheels and a seat weight sensing mechanism. The wheel includes a brake for stopping the wheel. The seat weight sensing mechanism is placed below the seat and is connected to the brake. When the seat is loaded by a weight more than a predetermined value, the seat weight sensing mechanism releases the brake to free the wheel. When the seat is not loaded by a weight more than a predetermined value, the brake stops the wheel. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066057 | Flat platform cart with collapsible casters - The present invention discloses a flat platform cart with collapsible casters which is stable in positioning and convenient in collapsing and use. It comprises a supporting section, a push-pull section and a caster section connected thereto by a linkage means, and an extension positioning means which enables the push-pull section and the caster section to be maintained in an extending state; the extension positioning means comprises a vertical positioning means which simultaneously locks the push-pull section and the caster section in position and a horizontal positioning means disposed between the load supporting platform and the supporting bases which horizontally locks the push-pull section in position. When the flat platform cart is extended, horizontal and vertical positioning are simultaneously being carried out, therefore the positioning is very stable and it is convenient for use. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066058 | All terrain stroller - An all terrain stroller has front, rear and intermediate frame members, a baby seat on the frame, and a pair of vertically movable wheels on the front frame member. Two rollers are mounted respectively on the front and rear frame members for travel over soft terrain, and the rear frame member also carries a pair of wheels at opposite ends of the roller with a diameter slightly larger than that of the roller. A foot operable mechanism raises and lowers the pair of movable wheels to engage a hard surface and raise the adjacent roller above the surface and selectively to lower the roller onto a soft surface. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066059 | PROTECTIVE CUSHION WRAP WITH SLIP FEATURE - An airbag apparatus includes an airbag module. The airbag module includes an inflatable cushion coupled to an inflator and a retainer. The airbag module additionally includes a cushion wrap. The cushion is folded such that it is in a storage position. The cushion wrap includes a slip section and a retainer end portion. The retainer end portion is affixed to the retainer and disposed adjacent to the slip section. The slip section includes a folded portion and frangible end portion. The folded portion is disposed between the frangible end portion and the retainer end portion. Furthermore, the frangible end portion is affixed to the retainer. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066060 | Curtain Air Bag Module and Mounting Clip - An air bag module ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066061 | Air Bag Fastener Assembly - A fastener assembly includes a metal first component having two flange portions defining a receiving slot therebetween, and a polymeric component received in the receiving slot in an assembled position. When rotated 90 degrees the second component outwardly displaces first and second deflectable wings of the first component to extended positions. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066062 | Steering wheel with airbag device - A horn switch mechanism | 2010-03-18 |
20100066063 | Impact Absorbing Airbag Inflator - An impact absorbing airbag module is disclosed. The module includes a chassis that holds an inflator, and is connected to a mounting system. The chassis includes a forward side wall, a first lateral side wall, a second lateral side wall, and a rear side wall. One of the side walls includes a deforming zone that includes a first angled portion and a second angled portion. In some cases, the deforming zone extends around the periphery of the chassis. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066064 | Airbag module - An airbag module for a vehicle includes a first storage compartment for use by an occupant of the vehicle and a second storage compartment for storing a first folded airbag prior to deployment. A single integrated cover overlies the storage compartments. The cover is configured to be integrated and installed into an instrument panel of the vehicle when the airbag module is installed in the vehicle. The cover includes a manually operable first door covering a first opening to the first storage compartment, and wherein, in an open position, the first door permits access to the first storage compartment. The cover includes a second door configured to open when the first airbag thereby creating a second opening in the cover to permit the first airbag to deploy into the vehicle. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066065 | ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE OF CURTAIN-SHAPED COVER MEMBER OF VEHICLE - An attachment structure comprises a top ceiling, a cover member to cover a window glass from the inside of a vehicle compartment, an airbag which is stored along an upper edge portion of the window glass in its non-operation state and inflates downward through a gap which is formed between the window glass and the side end portion of the top ceiling which is pressed down by the airbag receiving a gas pressure from an inflator; and support members to support the cover member longitudinally at a position which is on an outside of the inflating airbag. Accordingly, the proper inflation of the airbag can be provided despite of the cover member at the window. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066066 | Steering wheel with airbag device and method for assembling the same - A folded airbag is accommodated between a bag holder, to which horn switch mechanisms are secured, and a pad secured to the bag holder. The horn switch mechanisms are installed by being inserted in attachment holes formed in the bag holder. The pad has switch support portions for supporting the horn switch mechanisms. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066067 | Header Assembly, Squib and Gas Generator for Air Bag and Gas Generator for Seat Belt Pretensioner - A header assembly includes a header holding a plurality of electrode pins to be insulated from one another, an ignition element mounting capacitor having at the center of its outer circumferential surfaces external terminal electrodes for electrically connecting to an ignition element mounted on the capacitor, an IC having first, second, and third electrode pads to be electrically connected to end electrodes of the ignition element mounting capacitor and the external terminal electrodes and further having connection electrodes to be electrically connected to the electrode pins of the header for communication with the external. The IC is located on the header, and the ignition element mounting capacitor is located on the IC and electrically connected to the electrode pins through the connection electrodes provided on the IC. The invention provides a squib enabling a size to be minimal and quality to be improved, while maintaining high productivity, and hence provides the header assembly and the ignition element mounting capacitor as components of the squib, and further a gas generator with the squib installed therein for an air bag, and a gas generator having the squib installed therein for a seat belt pretensioner. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066068 | Trailer Jack Capable of Rapid Gross and Incremental Adjustments in the Height of a Trailer - A trailer jack capable of rapid gross and incremental adjustments in height adapted for attachment to a trailer. The jack is comprised of an inner member nested within an outer member, a collar, a housing and a pin. The inner member is threadably connected to the outer member with a bolt having a crank attached at one end. The bolt enables incremental adjustments in the trailer height by extension and retraction of the inner member with respect to the outer member. The connected outer and inner members are secured to the trailer with a pin inserted through the housing, a hole in the collar and one of a plurality of longitudinal holes in the outer member. To create rapid gross adjustments in the trailer height, the pin is retracted, a different hole in the outer member is registered with the hole in the collar and the pin re-inserted. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066069 | HAND CART ATTACHABLE TO A VEHICLE HITCH - A transport device for coupling to a hitch of a vehicle has a frame configured to carry an object, a base on a portion of the frame and located to contact a support surface, and a hitch mount carried by the frame. The hitch mount is arranged so that the base can rest on the support surface and the hitch mount can be positioned adjacent to and contact a coupler of the hitch on the vehicle. The transport device can then be pivoted on the coupler about the hitch mount to raise the base off the support surface and can then be secured to the hitch to be transported by the vehicle. The base can be a wheel such that the transport device can roll up to a hitch, drop down onto the hitch, and then be pivoted up and off the support surface and secured to the hitch. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066070 | TRAILER - A trailer that has doors and openings to hold and transport items, and can convert to a flatbed trailer with a trunk door, a flatbed front, and flatbed sides. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066071 | BLUEBOOK - A method of making a book including interconnected electrical components, the method comprising the step of applying a conductive ink to a sheet of material to define a conductive track on the sheet from a point on the surface of the sheet to edge of the sheet such that the conductive track extends beyond the edge of the sheet generally in the plain of the sheet to form an electrical connection point. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066072 | Security Or Valuable Document With At Least Two Display Devices - The invention relates to a security or valuable document having at least first and second display devices ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066073 | Engine Fitting and Method of Assembling Vehicles - A dual-purpose engine fitting is provided that may be used both during engine testing and during engine use, for vehicles with vacuum assisted brakes and for those without. The fitting has a body portion configured to fit within an opening in the manifold and defining a passage having opposing first and second ends. The fitting has a seal portion enclosing the first end of the passage. The second end of the passage is open to the manifold when the body portion is fit within the manifold. A thinned wall joins the body portion and the seal portion, establishing a predetermined fracture region at which the seal portion will separate from the body portion when sufficient torque is applied to the seal portion to thereby open the first end of the passage. A method of assembling vehicles is also provided. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066074 | Piping joint assembly system and method - A pipe fitting assembly package and fastening ring removal tool allow re-use and repair of push-fit piping fittings and valves without damage to the fitting or valve elements or the pipe. The quick connection pipe fitting assembly package of the present invention employs a threaded retaining cap that when removed, exposes the clamping, sealing and fastening mechanism of the fitting or valve. In one embodiment, the present invention further includes a removable packing gland mounted on a body about an axis of an orifice. The fastening ring removal device provided as part of the present invention is manually pushed onto the cylindrical object and is capable of expanding to traverse over the installed fastening ring. The fastening ring removal device includes a parallel angular surface to lift the fastening ring off of the pipe member. In one embodiment of the present invention, the removal device has a plurality of cut areas or slits extending axially along its surface to allow for the expansion of the upper rim portion of the fastener removal tool as it slides over a remaining fastening ring. The present invention facilitates re-use of existing fittings and valves by allowing the internal components to be removed, repaired and/or replaced. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066075 | Removal tool and method for push-fit fluid flow systems - A pipe fitting assembly package and fastening ring removal tool allow re-use and repair of push-fit piping fittings and valves without damage to the fitting or valve elements or the pipe. The quick connection pipe fitting assembly package of the present invention employs a threaded retaining cap that when removed, exposes the clamping, sealing and fastening mechanism of the fitting or valve. In one embodiment, the present invention further includes a removable packing gland mounted on a body about an axis of an orifice. The fastening ring removal device provided as part of the present invention is manually pushed onto the cylindrical object and is capable of expanding to traverse over the installed fastening ring. The fastening ring removal device includes a parallel angular surface to lift the fastening ring off of the pipe member. In one embodiment of the present invention, the removal device has a plurality of cut areas or slits extending axially along its surface to allow for the expansion of the upper rim portion of the fastener removal tool as it slides over a remaining fastening ring. The present invention facilitates re-use of existing fittings and valves by allowing the internal components to be removed, repaired and/or replaced. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066076 | HYDRAULIC CONNECTION - Fixed connector part ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066077 | PIPE JOINT DESIGN - A connection joint brazed to a heat exchanger may employ a first block and a second block. The first block may have two fluid passages that align with two fluid passages of the second block. A first male insert may reside within a first fluid passage of each of the first block and the second block and a second male insert may reside within a second fluid passage of each block. Each of the male inserts may employ a first seal and a second seal with a raised boss region midway between the seals. The raised boss portion lies at the mated flats of the juncture of the first and second blocks, which are chamfered to permit part of the boss to locate in each of the chamfers. The seals may be o-rings they may be molded onto an insert base using an over molding or double shot manufacturing process. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066078 | SHORT-BODY PLUG FOR FLUID COUPLINGS - A short-body connector for fluid couplings made of a sleeve-shaped body. In the sleeve-shaped body an internal thread is provided, by which the connector can be screwed onto a threaded connection. Relative to axial extension, the locking groove and locking rib serving to hold the connector in the coupler are located at the height of the thread. That is, the locking rib and locking groove located ahead of the thread in the state of the art have moved to the region of the thread in the arrangement according to the invention. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066079 | SAFETY COUPLING - The invention relates to a safety coupling, for the releasable connection of a nozzle to a duct system, which nozzle and duct system form part of an extraction system. The safety coupling comprises a coupling member having a first coupling part, which is adapted for fitting in the nozzle, and a second coupling part, which is adapted for fitting in the duct system. The first and second coupling parts are adapted to be brought together for connection of the nozzle to the duct system. In the joined state of the coupling parts, the coupling member is adjustable between a coupled position, in which the coupling parts are coupled together to lock the connection of the nozzle to the duct system, and a decoupled position, in which the coupling parts are separable to allow release of the nozzle from the duct system. An actuating member is arranged to move the coupling member from the coupled position into the decoupled position when the coupling member is subjected to a disengagement force exceeding a predetermined limit value. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066080 | DEVICE FOR THE SEALED COUPLING OF TWO CYLINDRICAL PIPES HAVING DIFFERENT DIAMETERS - The invention relates to a device for the sealed coupling of two abutting cylindrical pipes. The device includes a truncated surrounding sleeve and clamping device to reduce the apparent diameter of the sleeve. The surrounding sleeve is cut longitudinally along the center to form a slit having two hollowed-out central wedges, which are joined to the surrounding sleeve by a neck piece. The base of of the sleeve can be deformed in a controlled manner in order to connect pipes having different diameters. Two triangular housings on the opposite side, in which the triangular wedges are housed when the sleeve is clamped to the pipes. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066081 | Fitting to Connect a Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe and a Polyethylene Pipe - This disclosure is directed to a pipe fitting for joining a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe to a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe. The fitting has a HDPE body. A ring-shaped PVC insert is positioned within an inner surface of the body at one opening of the body. An inner surface of the PVC insert is threaded so that a PVC pipe that has a threaded outer surface can be screwed into the PVC insert. A compression ring is installed over the outer surface of a portion of the body that surrounds the PVC insert. Prior to installation, the inner diameter of the compression ring is smaller than the outer diameter of the portion of the body that surrounds the PVC insert. For this reason, when the compression ring is installed, the compression ring compresses the portion of the body that surrounds the PVC insert, holding the PVC insert within the body. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066082 | CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR EXHAUST EXTRACTION SYSTEM - A connector system is disclosed for connecting an exhaust extraction system to the exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066083 | KNOT TYING APPARATUS - A knot tying apparatus for tying a pair of fishing lines to one another is provided. The apparatus includes a tubular body having a through passage extending between opposite first and second ends with a slot extending from the first end toward the second end. Further, the apparatus has an actuator coupled to the tubular body for sliding movement between the first and second ends. The actuator is moveable between the first and second ends via application of an external force to removed loops of the one of the lines from the tubular body onto the other of the lines. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066084 | A METHOD AND A WAVE-POWER AGGREGATE TO EXTRACT ENERGY FROM WAVE MOTION IN A FLUID... - The present invention relates to a wave-power aggregate and a method of extracting energy from wave motion in a liquid by means of a wave-power aggregate. The wave-power aggregate comprises a container which is situated at least partially in the liquid and also comprises an inflow and an outflow. The container is arranged to, under the influence of said wave motion, to let a first part of the container arrange itself in a first position and a second part of the container in a second position, where the first and second position corresponds to different potential energy states. The method comprises the steps of:
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20100066085 | Non-Grid-Connected Wind Turbine Generator System with High Power, High Efficiency and Low Cost - Disclosed is a non-grid-connected wind turbine generator system with high power, low cost and high efficiency. The wind turbine generator system includes a wind rotor, a generator and a tower. The wind rotor is a fixed-pitch variable-rotation-speed wind rotor, the wind rotor shaft directly drives a rotor of the generator, and the generator is a power-controlled DC generator, a double-salient brushless DC generator, or a double-stator double-salient brushless DC generator. The rotation speed of the fixed-pitch wind rotor is directly controlled by a power-controlled generator and thereby the attack angle of wind rotor blade is controlled. When wind speed is greater than rated wind speed of the system, the wind rotor is controlled into a state of blade stall so as to limit power output of the wind rotor and effectively broaden the wind speed range of wind rotor. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066086 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PITCH ANGLE CONTROL OF WIND TURBINE - A pitch control apparatus for controlling the pitch value for a wind power generation system includes a generator comparing unit that calculates an error signal based on a difference between a generator measurement signal corresponding with an operation of the power generation system and a generator reference signal, and a reference pitch calculating unit that calculates a reference pitch value using the error signal. The pitch control apparatus further includes a compensation pitch calculating unit that calculates a compensation pitch value using an error value from the wind power generation system and a pitch calculating unit that calculates a pitch value using the reference pitch value and the compensation pitch value. The error value may be any one of a voltage error value from a direct-current capacitor, a voltage error value from a grid connection point, a speed error value from a rotor, and a frequency error value from a grid connection point. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066087 | WIND TURBINE GENERATOR, WIND TURBINE GENERATOR SYSTEM, AND POWER GENERATION CONTROL METHOD OF WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - To provide a wind turbine generator, a wind turbine generator system, and a power-generation control method of a wind turbine generator that are capable of improving the power-generation capability and reducing the fatigue load on the windmill. A data accumulation unit | 2010-03-18 |
20100066088 | WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - A wind turbine generator is provided in which the efficiency of heating the interior of a nacelle can be improved at a low outside air temperature in a cold region. The wind turbine generator includes a nacelle that accommodates a driving and generating mechanism connected to a rotor head fitted with turbine blades, wherein the nacelle is equipped with a lubricant-oil cooling fan and a generator cooling fan that ventilate the interior of the nacelle to prevent an increase in the temperature of the interior and a heating device that raises the temperature of the interior of the nacelle at a low outside air temperature, wherein the cooling fans can be operated with the rotating directions and the rotational speeds thereof being controlled, and during the operation of the heating device, the rotating directions and the rotational speeds of the cooling fans are controlled so as to make the wind velocity at the ventilation ports thereof about zero. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066089 | SUBSEA TURBINE WITH A PERIPHERAL DRIVE - A ducted water turbine is configured to be installed in a subsea environment to generate hydroelectric power and broadly includes a turbine housing, a turbine rotor, and a generator. The turbine rotor includes a peripheral rim and a plurality of rotor blades mounted to and extending radially inwardly from the rim. The turbine housing includes a duct that permits water to flow through the housing. The peripheral rim is rotatably mounted in the duct, with the water flow causing the turbine rotor to spin. The turbine rotor is drivingly connected to the generator and powers the generator when the turbine rotor is spun by the water flow. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066090 | Free renewable energy designs - These Free Renewable Energy Designs capture the Earth's tidal energy forces. These systems of interconnected modules are capable of capturing and releasing massive amounts of sea water through water control gate(s) located on the barges. Type A design modules are permanently suspended between high tide and low tide levels and converts Earth's tidal energy into electricity by means of bidirectional water driven turbines contained within cylindrical housings located adjacent to the watertight control gate(s), and at the internal connections between the individual modules, and by bidirectional air driven turbines on the air pressure relief vents. Type B design modules are dynamically secured against massive columns with foundations, and are capable of moving freely up and down the columns, thus using gravitational kinetic energy and buoyant kinetic energy to mechanically drive electrical generators between tidal changes. They also incorporate bidirectional water and air driven electrical turbines, which are activated during the “fill” and “empty” cycles of the system just prior to high and low tides. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066091 | POWER GENERATION SYSTEM USING HELICAL TURBINE - Disclosed is a helical turbine power generation system for generating electricity by using a helical turbine and a synchronous generator, the system including: a helical turbine rotatably provided in a frame so as to continuously generate rotation force under unidirectional or multidirectional fluid flow; a step-up gear for increasing a rotational velocity of the helical turbine up to a level required for generating electricity; a fluid coupling for preventing the rotational velocity increased by the step-up gear from increasing above a required velocity at a temporarily high rate of fluid flow; and a synchronous generator for generating electricity by using the rotational velocity transferred from the fluid coupling. Therefore, it is possible to reduce equipment costs and to prevent environmental pollution. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066092 | Hydroelectric Power Generator - A hydroelectric power generator system having a plurality of water wheels affixed to a support structure in a stair step formation. At the top of the support structure is a upper water reservoir with a plurality of spouts each having a shut off valve. At the bottom of the support structure is a water basin. When the valves on the spouts are open, water is flowing downward on the water wheels, which causes the water wheels to rotate. The rotational energy from the water wheels are transferred to rotary shafts via a pulley system. The rotational energy from the rotary shafts are transferred to generators using a ring and pinion gear system. The generators convert the rotational energy into electrical energy that is stored. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066093 | AIRBORNE STABILIZED WIND TURBINES SYSTEM - An airborne system for producing electricity from wind energy includes a shaft, wind turbines rotatably mounted to the shaft and arranged to rotate independently in opposite directions when subjected to the same wind, and generators arranged to convert rotation of the turbines into electricity. A lifting section includes combination of kites and lighter than air balloons, generating a lifting force that caused the system being airborne at desire altitude. The center of gravity of the system is lower than the center of lift of the system; when the turbines of the system exposed to wind and start to rotate, torques are inducing on the shaft of the system; these torques are balancing each other and the remaining deferential torque being balanced by returning torque that is generated by the angular deviation of the center of gravity from it's lowest position, the magnitude of this returning torque, increasing as the angular deviation increased, until the system reach angular stability; electricity is generating and conducted through tether to an anchoring section for usage. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066094 | WIND-POWER UNIT WITH VERTICAL AXIS - The invention relates to a wind-power unit with a wind turbine, a generator with vertical axis ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066095 | AIRBORNE STABILIZED WIND TURBINES SYSTEM - An airborne system for producing electricity from wind energy includes a shaft, wind turbines rotatably mounted to the shaft and arranged to rotate independently in opposite directions when subjected to the same wind, and generators arranged to convert rotation of the turbines into electricity. A lifting section includes combination of kites and lighter than air balloons, generating a lifting force that caused the system being airborne at desire altitude. The center of gravity of the system is lower than the center of lift of the system; when the turbines of the system exposed to wind and start to rotate, torques are inducing on the shaft of the system these torques are balancing each other and the remaining deferential torque being balanced by returning torque that is generated by the angular deviation of the center of gravity from it's lowest position, the magnitude of this returning torque, increasing as the angular deviation increased, until the system reach angular stability; electricity is generating and conducted through tether to an anchoring section for usage. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066096 | STATOR ARRANGEMENT, GENERATOR AND WIND TURBINE - A stator arrangement of an electric machine, generator, and wind turbine includes a plurality of stator segments forming substantially the stator of the electric machine in a cylindric form around a radially centered shaft. The stator arrangement is radially surrounded by a rotatably mounted rotor arrangement. The stator segments are radially mounted on an outer surface of a support structure. The support structure is fixed via rigid connections to the shaft. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066097 | METHOD TO ESTIMATE THE OUTPUT CURRENT OF AN AUTOMOTIVE GENERATOR (ALTERNATOR) - A control system of a vehicle comprises a current estimation module, a current sensor, and a current diagnostic module. The current estimation module determines an estimated output current of a generator of the vehicle based on an engine speed when the generator is operating in a steady-state condition. The current sensor measures an output current of the generator. The current diagnostic module diagnoses a condition of the current sensor based on the estimated output current and the measured output current. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066098 | CONTROLLING PROPELLER ROTOR OVERSPEED - An engine having at least one stage of propeller rotor blades, and a load, the at least one stage being associated with electrical generation means to generate electricity for the load. The load is switchable into a high load state in the event of an overspeed signal from the rotor blades. Also a method of controlling rotor overspeed of an engine, characterised by the steps of:
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20100066099 | CONFIGURATION TO POWER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN A VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a power supply, at least two auxiliary electrical components, and a load that is shared by the auxiliary electrical components. The two auxiliary electrical components are connected electrically to the power supply in a series configuration. One or more loads may be connected mechanically to the auxiliary electrical components in a parallel configuration. In one embodiment, the two auxiliary electrical components may include at least two compressors for a cooling system. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066100 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR A FITTING, E.G. A LOCK CASE, BAR GUIDE, OR SIMILAR - The description is of a fastening device for securing a fitting such as a lock case, bar guide, or the like, to the back of a thin wall such as a sheet metal cabinet door which is provided, if necessary, with an opening for the fitting. According to the invention, a projection such as a nose, shoulder, head pin or bent portion projects from the back, possibly from the edge area of the opening, if any, which projection forms at its free end a recess or notch or opening or fold behind which a clip element projecting from the fitting engages in the mounted position so as to secure the fitting to the wall. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066101 | Connecting Device for Concealed-Type Top or Bottom Latch for Panic Exit Door Lock - A connecting device ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100066102 | Adjustable Sliding Device for Panic Exit Door Lock - A lock for a door includes a latch to which an end of a connecting device is operably coupled, so that movement of the connecting device in a vertical direction causes movement of the latch between locking and unlocking positions. A base is fixed to the door, and a slide is slideably mounted to the base along the vertical direction. An adjusting block is coupled to the other end of the connecting device to move therewith. An adjusting screw is rotatably extended through the slide and threadedly coupled to the adjusting block so that movement of the slide in the vertical direction causes movement of the adjusting block and the connecting device in the vertical direction. Rotation of the adjusting screw causes movement of the adjusting block and the connecting device in the vertical direction to adjust the locking position of the latch relative to the door. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066103 | MOTOR-DRIVEN LOCK WITH A ROTARY BOLT - The invention relates to a motor-driven lock with a rotary bolt, especially for rear doors, hatches or trunks of automotive vehicles, comprising a rotary bolt and a latch, also rotary between a closed position, in which it retains the bolt in a locking position, and another releasing position, in which it releases the mentioned bolt, the lock furthermore comprising a motor-driven drive cam and transmission means, to move the latch from its locking position to its releasing position, comprising a rocker arm, which can swing back and forth between two end positions, provided with a peripheral extension loosely coupled to the end of the latch, and provided with a control slide extending in a curved shape about the axis of rotation of the drive cam. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066104 | HOOD RESTRAINT DEVICE - A restraint device includes a latch and a catch. The latch is rotatable between a first latch position and a second latch position about a latch axis of rotation, which is remote from the latch. The catch is provided with a first arm and a second arm. The catch is rotatable about a catch axis of rotation between a first catch position and a second catch position. The catch axis of rotation extends through the catch. When the catch is in the first catch position, the latch, as it is rotated from the first latch position toward the second latch position, contacts the first arm to rotate the catch about the catch axis of rotation, thereby allowing the latch to rotate about the latch axis of rotation past the catch. When the catch is in the first catch position, the latch, as it is rotated from the second latch position toward the first latch position, contacts the first arm, which thereby engages the latch and restrains further rotation of the latch about the latch axis of rotation toward the first latch position. When the catch is in the second catch position, the latch, as it is rotated from the second latch position toward the first latch position, contacts the second arm to rotate the catch about the catch axis of rotation, whereby the catch transitions from the second position to the first position as the latch rotates about the latch axis of rotation past the catch and toward the first latch position. | 2010-03-18 |
20100066105 | Locking Device - The present invention relates, on the one hand, to a device ( | 2010-03-18 |