12th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120066808 | Visor and Method for Use in the Production of sucha a Visor - Visor comprising a network structure formed of expanded metal, which network structure has a general extension plane ( | 2012-03-22 |
20120066809 | Body Dampener - The Body Dampener is comprised of vibration and shock dampening flexible band, a fastening apparatus, a vibration and shock dampening device, and vibration and shock dampening filaments and is wrapped around an extremity of the human body to offer compression, vibration dampening, and directs vibration out of the body. The vibration and shock dampening device is attached to the vibration and shock dampening flexible band. The vibration and shock dampening filaments are attached to the vibration and shock dampening device or the vibration and shock dampening flexible band. The vibration and shock dampening filaments protrude outward away from the body directing vibration out of the body. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066810 | Hand and forearm protection apparel - An article of clothing is provided that includes a hand covering coupled to a forearm covering wherein the article of clothing protects the skin from environmental elements. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066811 | HI-VISIBILITY WORK GEAR - The invention provides an apparatus and method for high-visibility work gear. The apparatus includes a main body portion. High-visibility elements are connected to the main body portion. The high-visibility portions including a night-time light reflecting material and day-time high-visibility surrounding offset material. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066812 | Combination garment including hat, scarf and gloves - The present invention may be described as a combination of a hat or hood with material extending outward and downward from the lower portions of the rear section of the hat or hood in the form of opposing sections of a scarf. The first and second scarf portions are capable of being fastened together by a Velcro® closure, zipper, or similar apparatus and have at the far end of each scarf portion pockets for permitting the insertion of each hand of the wearer for warming. Each pocket may additionally have an elasticized opening for retaining the hands within the pocket. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066813 | Combination hat and face covering - A combination hat/face covering which comprises a hat for covering the entire head and an attachment for covering parts of the face. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066814 | CAP WITH ADJUSTABLE VISOR - A headwear having a selectively adjustable visor is disclosed. The headwear includes a crown for covering at least a portion of a wearer's head. A visor is attached to the crown and includes a visor cover disposed over a unitary visor body. The visor body has a first surface and an opposing second surface to define a uniform thickness. The visor body is configured with at least one slit formed therein. The at least one slit defines a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion is transitional relative to the proximal portion between a first position and a second position. The slit allows the distal portion of the visor to adjust relative to the proximal portion, thereby to enhancing the visor appearance of the headwear and providing a better shade to the wearer. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066815 | CUSHIONED SOCK FOR HIGH HEEL FOOTWEAR - The present disclosure relates to cushioned socks or stockings particularly adapted for use with high heel footwear. The disclosed socks or stockings include a cushioning pad that is positioned below the metatarsal region of the foot, also known as the ball of the foot, and may extend under all or a part of the toes. Socks or stockings according to the present disclosure may be toe socks designed for dress shoes, ankle high, calf high, or longer. The disclosed cushioning pad stocking adapts and adjusts to different shoes (e.g., different height heels). The disclosed cushioned pad sock also adapts and adjusts to the foot as the wearer walks or otherwise shifts their weight on their feet. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066816 | DISPOSABLE ELBOW SLEEVE FOR SNEEZING AND COUGHING - A disposable sleeve. The sleeve includes: a main body fabricated in a generally cylindrical shape from a material suitable for catching fluids associated with a sneeze or cough; a first opening and a second opening, wherein each opening includes an elastic member for holding the disposable sleeve in place on an arm; and a grasping member located proximate each opening for facilitating installation and removal of the disposable sleeve. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066818 | HELMET | 2012-03-22 |
20120066819 | ASSEMBLY FOR PROTECTING AN INDIVIDUAL, COMPRISING AN INSULATION SUIT - A personal protective ensemble including a sealed suit having at least one area intended to enclose the wearer's head, the suit being equipped with connection means intended to be connected to a pressurized air source, the ensemble including a protective device having a sealed hood which, arranged underneath the sealed suit, is equipped firstly with means for feeding air to the hood volume and connected to the connection means of the suit, and secondly with means for supplying outside air to the suit via an air intake that is shut and can be opened, arranged in the suit, filtering means and a mouth-piece. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066820 | PROTECTIVE HEADWEAR AND BODYWEAR - In one aspect the invention is directed to a protective member (eg. a headwear or bodywear member) including a plurality of substantially rigid protective panels connected to each other by flexible panel connectors to form a selected shape for wearing by a wearer. In one embodiment, the protective member is in the form of a cap-shaped member and may be an insert that fits in a cap. In another embodiment, the protective member is in the form of a protective vest. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066821 | Anti-Horse Collar Tackle Safety Device - An anti-horse collar tackle safety device, comprising a base having means for attaching the base to a pair of shoulder pads, wherein the base comprises an interior portion facing the shoulder pads and an exterior portion that is accessible from outside a jersey placed over the shoulder pads, and a releasable portion releasably attached to the exterior portion of the base via means for releasable attachment, wherein the releasable portion is configured to release via application of a force equal to or less than about 15 pounds. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066823 | TOILET PLUNGER - A toilet plunger is used to unclog a drain of a toilet by removing impurities. The toilet plunger includes a gas container, with an opening thereof closed by a closing plate. A body has defined therein a passage extending in the lengthwise direction to allow gas to pass through and a gas container-receiving portion. A puncture pin is disposed in the central portion of the gas container-receiving portion. A cover has an inner space for receiving a portion of the gas container opposite the opening. The cover is screw-coupled to the upper portion of the body, such that the container is moved toward the puncture pin according to a screw motion. An insert is connected to the lower end of the body to guide the discharged gas along the passage toward the drain. A portion of the insert, which is intermediate in length, is bent in one direction. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066824 | Flow Projector Device - A flow projector device is used between the rim of a toilet bowl and an overlying seat. The flow projector device includes a base having an upper surface, a lower support surface, an inner end, an outer end, and lateral sides extending between the inner and outer ends. The upper surface slopes downwardly from the outer end toward the inner end. The device also includes a return portion and an outer barrier. The return portion extends downwardly from the inner end. The outer barrier extends upwardly from the outer end. The outer barrier includes a recurved surface configured to redirect urine to the upper surface of the base. Urine directed along the upper surface towards the recurved surface can be redirected by the recurved surface back onto the upper surface of the base to flow down the upper surface, past the return portion and into the toilet bowl. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066825 | SELF-CLEANSING PORTABLE URINE COLLECTION DEVICE - A self-cleansing portable urine collection device and method of collecting urine in a self-cleansing portable urine collection device. The collection device includes a housing that houses a urine collection receptacle, a cleansing container, a reservoir, and a vacuum suction pump. The receptacle is movable between a stored position and a use position in which the receptacle is configured to collect urine from a user. The cleansing container is configured to supply a cleansing solution to the receptacle. The reservoir is configured to receive the urine and the cleansing solution collected by the receptacle. A vacuum suction pump is disposed within the housing downstream of the reservoir and is configured to transport the urine and the cleansing solution from the receptacle to the reservoir. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066826 | Gravity drained, waste management mechanizm - My invention for replacing the flush toilet and water closet, utilizes a slipjoint water trap that is a distinct and separate moving part of the toilet bowl. First the pathway of the trap is re-configured as in drawing # | 2012-03-22 |
20120066827 | Pool fluid control system - A pool fluid control system utilizes a fluid collection tank having an intake enclosure extending therefrom. The intake enclosure has an open grate which is configured to be positioned flush with the pool wall. Water which accumulates between the pool wall and the liner flows through the grate, into the intake enclosure, and then into the collection tank. A sump pump or other submersible pump within the collection tank then discharges the water out of the collection tank for disposal at a location away from the pool. This constant monitoring and then automatic removal of unwanted water from the space between the liner and the pool wall serves to maintain the integrity of the liner in relation to the wall. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066828 | Hot Tub Cover - One example of this application provides the only portable hard cover (hot tub cover) on the market. One example of this application provides 2 caps per molding (instead of one cap). These are big advantages for consumer and reducing manufacturing cost. Different variations have been presented here, as well. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066829 | Hot Tub Cover - One example of this application provides the only portable hard cover (hot tub cover) on the market. One example of this application provides 2 caps per molding (instead of one cap). These are big advantages for consumer and reducing manufacturing cost. Different variations have been presented here, as well. In one application, we introduce a new hinge (and the related system) for the hot tub cover. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066830 | Method of preparing bath tub with cushion and bath tub with cushion - The invention is directed to a method of preparing bathtub with cushion and a bathtub with cushion, and more particularly, a method of preparing bathtub comprising a first operation of forming an external structure layer forming an external appearance of a bathtub; a second operation of forming a mold-release agent layer having a bathtub forming surface corresponding to an internal shape of the bathtub and a flange extending from a circumference of the bathtub forming surface to the outside, on an external surface of an internal mold; and a third operation of forming a semi-rigid foam layer having a soft foam layer and an unfoaming painted layer formed sequentially between the external structure layer and the mold-release agent layer by being injected in a space between the external structure layer and the mold-release layer. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066831 | PATIENT TRANSFER APPARATUS - A patient transfer apparatus of the present invention is configured in that a top movable board of a patient movable bed is easily movable onto a patient bed mattress by using a transfer arm and a wheeled chassis moving on the transfer arm, so as to cause minimum inconveniences to a patient and allow for a transfer with ease when the patient who is not able to move freely is transferred between the patient bed and the patient movable bed. In addition, a linkage device is installed beneath the top movable board to easily incline the top movable board toward the body of the patient. Therefore, the patient can be taken onto or removed from the patient movable bed merely by lying on his/her side from the posture of lying on his/her back, thereby minimizing inconvenience to the patient caused by a patient transfer, and enabling the patient transfer to be easily performed with a smaller number of people. Further, the patient transfer apparatus of the present invention eliminates the necessity of external power source for patient transfer, and has the advantages of a simple configuration and reduced cost. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066832 | TILT BED - A tilt bed for assisting a patient to a standing position comprises a frame, a tilting mechanism, a mattress support plate, a mattress, and a foot support. The tilting mechanism attaches to the frame. The tilting mechanism is movable between a generally horizontal position, and a generally vertical position. The foot support is fixedly mounted to the tilting mechanism. The main portion of the mattress and the patient thereon moves closer to the foot support during tilting of the bed from the generally horizontal position to the generally vertical position, and the main portion of the mattress and the patient thereon moves distal the foot support during tilting of the bed from the generally vertical position to the generally horizontal position in a low shear manner. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066833 | MOTION DEVICE FOR CHILDREN - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a children's motion device configured to oscillate a child support about a substantially upright axis of rotation. In various embodiments, the portion of the child support configured for supporting the head of a child positioned therein is configured to remain substantially aligned with the axis of rotation as the child support oscillates. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066834 | RESTING FURNITURE, IN PARTICULAR SLEEPING OR RECLINING FURNITURE - A bed with a flexible supporting spring system without a frame. The flexible supporting spring system is supported by a supporting frame or directly by the bedstead. The flexible supporting spring system can be rolled and therefore can easily be transported. Above all, however, the flexible supporting spring system can be used for different beds and can be adapted individually to different sleeping cultures. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066835 | BOX SPRING COVER - A box spring cover comprising a piece of fabric having a top portion, a bottom portion and a center portion extending between the top portion and the bottom portion, the fabric sized to extend around the periphery of a box spring; a first band of elastic secured to and extending along the top portion of the fabric; and a second band of elastic secured to and extending along the bottom portion of the fabric. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066836 | Foldable stretcher and system for transporting a patient on said stretcher - A foldable stretcher for transporting a patient, which stretcher is foldable in both longitudinal and lateral direction. The stretcher has two longitudinal support rods with end pieces at each end, wherein the support rods consist of a number of longitudinal support segments individually linked by hinges. The hinges are foldable substantially in the lateral direction of the stretcher when unfolded. The stretcher has one or more foldable lateral locking devices between the longitudinal supports, which lateral locking devices when extended, spread the longitudinal supports to each side. The lateral locking devices each have two or more lateral locking device rods each linked to the respective longitudinal support rod by hinges and interlinked by a hinge. The lateral locking devices are foldable in the longitudinal direction of the unfolded stretcher. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066837 | ADJUSTABLE PILLOW - The present invention provides an adjustable pillow comprising a pillow body, a plurality of compartments located interiorly of the pillow body, a pillow casing, and at least one drawstring interactively disposed with the a plurality of compartments located interiorly of the pillow body. The adjustable pillow also allows for utilization of removable inserts inside the pillow body's plurality of compartments. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066838 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HINGED BEDDING ASSEMBLIES - In many aspects, the systems and methods described herein include mattress having a top sleeping layer disposed on top of a support layer. The support layer includes polyurethane foam having channels aligned with the joints of the articulated sections of the foundation or frame of the adjustable bedding assembly. When the sections articulate about the joints, the channels allow the overlying top layer to conform to the sections while reducing wear and tear therein. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066839 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS EMPLOYING EXTENDED CHAIN ANIONIC SURFACTANTS - The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactants blends and cleaning composition. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended anionic surfactants, linker surfactants, and a multiply charged cation component. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066840 | REDUCED CAUSTIC LAUNDRY DETERGENTS BASED ON EXTENDED CHAIN SURFACTANTS - The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactants blends and cleaning composition. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended anionic surfactants, linker surfactants, and a multiply charged cation component. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. In another embodiment anionic surfactants are combined with a solvent, and amine oxide to remove sunscreen stains. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066841 | Methods And Compositions For Dislodging Debris Particles From A Substrate - Methods are provided for making a treatment composition by loading active components into a high pressure vessel and pressurizing the high pressure vessel with carbon dioxide to reach a pressure within the high pressure vessel of about 400 pounds per square inch to about 1,070 pounds per square inch. The active components can include a protein denaturant and a surfactant, and optionally an acaricide. In one particular embodiment, this method can be used to clean a substrate, by loading the substrate into the high pressure vessel prior to pressurizing with carbon dioxide. Methods are also provided for treating a substrate to clean it from dust mites by delivering dry ice particles to the substrate, and vacuuming the substrate. Treatment compositions are also generally provided. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066842 | METHOD FOR DEFLECTING A SPRAY OF WASH LIQUID TO A DESIRED LOCATION IN A CLEANING APPLIANCE - A method for deflecting a spray of wash liquid to a desired location in either a drum or tub of a cleaning appliance along different flow paths and/or flow patterns according to the velocity of the wash liquid. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066843 | INKJET DYEING METHOD - An inkjet dyeing method for dyeing a belt-shape textile by ejecting ink includes a feeding step of feeding the textile to an inkjet dyeing apparatus, a front surface printing step of dyeing the textile by ejecting the ink onto a front surface of the textile, a front surface drying step of drying the front surface of the textile, an inverting step of inverting the textile, a rear surface printing step of dyeing the textile by ejecting ink onto a rear surface of the textile, and a rear surface drying step of drying the rear surface of the textile. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066844 | DEVICE FOR 360 DEGREE WAVE-SHAPING OF OUTSOLE OF SHOE - The present invention relates to a device for 360 degree wave-shaping of an outsole of a shoe including: a base part; and a blade plate part mounted on the base part and having an upper blade plate corresponding to an upper portion of the outsole of the shoe and a lower blade plate corresponding to a lower portion of the outsole of the shoe, each of the upper blade plate and the lower blade plate having a plurality of blades adapted to perform the 360 degree wave-shaping for the outsole of the shoe. The blade plate part is wave-shaped, and each of the upper blade plate and the lower blade plate has a plurality of streamlined space portions formed extended from one sides thereof to the other sides thereof, thereby discharging water therethrough. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066845 | DEVICE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE REMOVABLE HEEL, PROVIDED WITH PULLING ENGAGEMENT DEVICES, IN A SHOE WITH REMOVABLE HEEL - Device for the replacement of the removable heel provided with pulling engagement devices in a shoe with removable heel including, associated to the heel-holding sole, a first engagement plate with hooking seats provided with guide slot and guide opening for the engagement of the head of a pulling pin as well as of a first engagement wall and a second engagement wall among which the guide opening is arranged, being the first engagement plate provided with an engagement pin and at least one guide seat, being a second engagement plate joined to the upper part of the removable heel and equipped with pulling pins, provided with head and spring, being the second engagement plate, for the association to the first engagement plate, provided with at least one small peg, through seats and through opening. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066846 | Structural Improvement For Robotic Cleaner - The present invention is an improved structure for robotic cleaner primarily comprising of a chassis with plurality of spherical casters fixed to the periphery of bottom deck, a dust collector mounted on the chassis, a lifting actuation mechanism mounted on the chassis that includes a lifting power supply at least to drive two parallel & extendable first swing arms and two parallel & extending second swing arms through a relevant linking device, a first gear train and a second gear train that can pivotally rotate in reverse direction, a drive wheel mounted at the moveable end of the two parallel & extending first swing arms each, a driven wheel mounted at the moveable end of the two parallel & extending second swing arms each, plural advancing power supplies mounted at the middle section of the first swing arms. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066847 | Shoe Cleaning Apparatus - The present invention uses rotating cleaning rollers with cleaning fabric carrying cleaning liquid to clean shoe soles. The cleaning fabric, after wiping the shoe soles, is squeezed by a scraper so the used cleaning liquid is separated from the cleaning fabric to be filtered before reusing. The cleaning fabric can be made of different materials to fit the various types of building entrances. After the shoe soles are cleaned by the wet rollers, they may be dried by the drying rollers next to the cleaning rollers. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066848 | RESONANT MOTOR UNIT AND ELECTRIC DEVICE WITH RESONANT MOTOR UNIT - A resonant motor unit that has a resonant motor, a control unit, a measurement unit, and an evaluation unit is described. The control unit drives the resonant motor at a driving frequency, short-circuits the resonant motor during at least a first short-circuiting phase in successive driving cycles and concludes the first short-circuiting phases by switching off the current flow through the resonant motor at least at a predetermined first time instant within the driving cycles. The measurement unit successively measures at least a first voltage signal provided by the resonant motor at the predetermined first time instant, and the evaluation unit for determines whether the first voltage signal has changed between successive measurements. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066849 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR CLEANING TOOL - An optical connector cleaning tool which wipes to clean a joining end face of an optical connector by a feeding movement of a cleaning body. It includes a tool body which incorporates a feeding mechanism that supplies and takes up the cleaning body, and an insertion part which inserts into a connector housing hole of a positioning housing for connectors. The insertion part has a head member on which is formed a pressing face that presses the cleaning body against the joining end face within the connector housing hole, and is capable of moving in a direction of extension or contraction relative to the tool body. Movement of the tool body in an insertion direction relative to the insertion part in a state where the cleaning body is in contact with the joining end face causes the head member to axially rotate while the state of contact is maintained. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066850 | CLEANROOM CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleanroom cleaning device includes a multi-compartment container having two or more compartments and one or more breakable seals with at least one compartment containing a cleaning implement and at least another compartment containing a liquid capable of saturating the cleaning implement when the seals are broken. Another cleanroom cleaning device includes a nonbreakable/nonburstable outer pouch, a breakable/burstable inner pouch containing a liquid, and a cleaning implement where the inner pouch containing liquid and the cleaning implement are both contained within the outer pouch. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066851 | LIQUID CLEANING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066852 | WIPES COMPRISING A DE-DENSIFIED FIBROUS STRUCTURE - A fibrous material suitable for making wipes is provided. The fibrous material comprises a mixture of high denier thermoplastic fibers, low denier thermoplastic fibers and an opacifying agent. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066853 | PAINT BRUSH WITH DETACHABLE HEAD - A paint brush has a handle and a paint brush head. The paint brush head is detachable from the paint brush handle. The paint brush head may be rotatable to a number of positions relative to the paint brush handle. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066854 | ROTARY BRUSH WITH BI-DIRECTIONAL MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT - A rotary brush for use with a surface finishing tool with a drive shaft for transmitting rotary motion to the brush. The brush is in the form of a circular disc that supports circumferentially disposed brushing elements, and includes a nut having internal threads for engagement with the drive shaft. The nut extends axially outward from each face of the disc an approximately equal distance to facilitate bi-directional mounting of the brush on the drive shaft. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066855 | COFORM NONWOVEN WEB HAVING MULTIPLE TEXTURES - A textured coform nonwoven web is provided that includes a matrix of meltblown fibers and an absorbent material. The coform nonwoven web is textured in that it includes first offsets that extend from the coform web. Further, the first offsets are themselves textured in that upper surfaces of the first offsets include a foundation texture. A continuous region from which the offsets extend further includes a secondary texture that may or may not be different from the foundation texture. The offsets may further include side walls that include a side wall texture. The side wall texture may or may not be different than both the foundation texture and the secondary texture. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066856 | EXFOLIATING BACK SCRUBBER - The present invention includes a personal hygiene cleansing device comprising: a base including at least one drainage hole, a scrubbing element, the scrubbing element being removable from a first side of the base, and a mounting means for securing the base to a wall, the mounting means being fixed to a second side of the base. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066857 | BEAM BLADE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY HAVING A FLUID MANIFOLD MOUNTING SYSTEM - A beam blade windshield wiper assembly including a wiping element that contacts the surface of the vehicle to be wiped. An elongated beam is operatively attached to the wiping element and has a pair of longitudinal ends. An airfoil assembly is operatively supported on the elongated beam. The assembly also includes a fluid manifold for distributing fluid across the surface to be wiped. The manifold has an inlet in fluid communication with a source of fluid, a plurality of outlets disposed along the longitudinal length of the manifold and an internal passage extending between the inlet and the outlets. A fluid manifold mounting system is adapted to support the fluid manifold on the elongated beam. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066858 | TANK TRAY FOR AN EXTRACTOR CLEANING MACHINE - An extractor cleaning machine including a base or foot movable along a surface to be cleaned and a handle pivotally coupled to the foot for movement between an upright position and a reclined position. The handle includes a tank tray having an inlet and a drain. A channel communicates with the drain and extends away from the tank tray. A distributor communicates with the inlet and is operable to distribute cleaning fluid to the surface. A supply tank is removably coupled to the handle and has an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet when the supply tank is coupled to the handle. The supply tank is at least partially supported by the tank tray and the tank tray is configured to collect fluid spilt from the supply tank and to divert the fluid away from the tank tray by way of the channel. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066859 | RECOVERY TANK ASSEMBLY FOR AN EXTRACTOR CLEANING MACHINE - An extractor cleaning machine including a base or foot moveable along a surface to be cleaned, and a handle pivotally coupled to the foot and moveable between an upright storage position and an inclined operating position. The cleaning machine also includes a recovery tank insertable into a space between the foot and the handle. The handle is positioned directly over at least a portion of the recovery tank when the handle is in the upright storage position, and the recovery tank is removable from the space while the handle is in the upright storage position. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066860 | Blast gate - A blast gate to control the application of vacuum pressure to a particulate generating machine so that particulate may be drawn away from the machine and isolated in a vacuum container. The blast gate may be opened when either a vacuum or particulate generating machine is switched on. The blast gate is designed to be inserted in a duct leading from the vacuum to the particulate generating machine. The electromechanical design allows two switches to be activated by a mechanical rotating arm. The switches respectively allow the gate to be held in the open position or in the closed position as well as activating the mechanical arm whereby the gate is moved to the open or closed position. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066861 | CONVERSION MECHANISM FOR SWITCHING EXTRACTOR CLEANING MACHINE FROM FLOOR CLEANING TO HOSE CLEANING - An extractor-type surface cleaning machine includes a base or foot having a suction nozzle and a handle that is pivotally coupled to the foot and moveable between upright and inclined positions. The recovery tank is removably securable to the foot and fluidly communicates with the suction nozzle and the accessory. The recovery tank defines a collection chamber and a passage having an inlet in communication with the suction nozzle and an outlet. A valve member is moveable between a closed position substantially covering the outlet and an open position. Movement of the handle to the upright position moves the valve member to the closed position to block the passage during cleaning with the accessory hose. Movement of the handle to the inclined position allows movement of the valve member to the open position so that suction from the collection chamber is communicated to the suction nozzle for floor cleaning. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066862 | FLOOR PROTECTORS FOR CASTERS - To protect floors against marks or damage from casters , a shrinkable tire, for example, a piece of heat-shrink tubing, in its unshrunk condition, is fitted around the caster circumference and then is shrunken. The dimensions and shrinkage ratio of the shrinkable tire are selected such that, when shrunken onto the caster, the tire grips the caster securely. If desired, the frictional grip between the tire and the caster circumferential surface may be enhanced by applying to the interior of the unshrunk tire a hot-melt adhesive which will be activated by the heat applied to shrink the tire. Additionally or alternatively, the width of the tire may be greater than the width of the caster so that, when the tire has been shrunken onto the caster, marginal portions of the tire form flanges gripping the caster on opposite sides. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066863 | Quick release door hinge system - A quick release door hinge system has a locking pin and two flaps: A jamb flap that is fixedly attached to a door jamb and a door flap which is fixedly attached to a door. The door flap has built-in downwardly pointing pins that are configured and sized to fit into channels found on the jamb flap. Once the two flaps are connected, the locking pin is inserted so as to block any upward motion of the door flap which could result in an inadvertent release of the door from its hinges. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066864 | HINGE PLATE FOR CONNECTING A LEAF OR A SASH TO A FRAME SO AS TO BE HINGED ABOUT A HINGE AXIS - A hinge plate for connecting a leaf of a door to a frame includes a frame hinge plate part comprising a frame fastening part and a frame hinge part. A leaf or sash hinge plate part comprises a leaf or sash fastening part and a leaf or sash hinge part. A primary coil is disposed in the frame hinge part and a secondary coil is disposed in the leaf or sash hinge part, each being configured to surround a hinge plate pin defining a hinge axis. The hinge plate pin is provided as a core for both the primary coil and the secondary coil and is configured to conduct magnetic flux lines. The hinge plate pin comprises a support element configured to transmit a mechanical force between the leaf and the frame. A flux element is configured to conduct the magnetic flux lines between the primary coil and the secondary coil. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066865 | FOLDABLE ACCESSORY DEVICE - A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066866 | CARBON FIBER PRECURSOR FIBER BUNDLE, PRODUCTION METHOD AND PRODUCTION DEVICE THEREFOR, AND CARBON FIBER AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - A production method for a carbon fiber precursor fiber bundle and a production apparatus of the carbon fiber precursor fiber bundle. A carbon fiber precursor fiber bundle that has a degree of intermingle of 1 m-1 or less between small tows, consists of substantially straight fibers without imparted crimp, a tow of which straight fibers has a moisture content of less than 10% by mass when housed in a container, and has a widthwise dividing capability to maintain a form of a single aggregate of tows when housed in a container, taken out from the container and guided into a firing step, and to divide into a plurality of small tows in the firing step by the tension generated in the firing step. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066867 | Drying of seed cotton and other crops - A seed cotton dryer comprises an array of electromagnetic wave energy generators in a cotton gin, a cotton picker/stripper. An appropriate amount of energy is used to evaporate a considerable amount of moisture in the seed cotton without producing enough energy to pop the cotton seeds. Seed cotton dried by wave energy is much easier to separate the cotton seeds and lint from leaves, stems and other plant parts. The seed cotton is preferably transported through the dryer in a conduit having flat sides which reflects the wave energy more efficiently than through a round conduit. Provisions are made to prevent arcing in the transport conduit when extraneous metal pieces are inadvertently mixed with the seed cotton. In some embodiments, heated air from a diesel engine is used to dry crops as they are being harvested. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066868 | METHOD OF PRODUCING NATURALLY PURIFIED SALT PRODUCTS - Methods for producing naturally purified salt products are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of producing a naturally purified salt product such as magnesium sulfate heptahydrate from a salt mixture is disclosed. In another embodiment, a high purity salt product is produced. In another embodiment, other products that are produced include naturally purified sodium chloride and magnesium chloride. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066869 | WINDOW CURTAIN PULL CORD CONCENTRATOR SAFETY DEVICE - A window curtain pull cord concentrator safety device of the present invention provides a concentrator device which enables the gathering together of the free ends of a plurality of pull cords of a window curtain set, and enables complete transmission of a pulling force in an emergency. And basically comprises a drag cup, an inner bottom of a concave cavity of which is provided with a through hole enabling a wire hoop body coupled to a pulling member to penetrate therethrough. The wire hoop body is located in the interior of the drag cup, and displacement of an inner loop side of the wire hoop body relative to the drag cup is used to determine whether the free ends of the pull cords are radially restrained, thereby enabling complete relay transmission of the pulling force. In an emergency, the pull cords are rapidly released, thereby achieving instantaneous prompt safety effectiveness. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066870 | QUICK-FIT ANCHORING DEVICE FOR ANCHORING A SHEATH OF A CONTROL CABLE TO A MOUNTING BRACKET - A quick-fit anchoring device for anchoring a sheath of a control cable to a mounting bracket is disclosed, which has a slot shaped generally as a U opening to a side of the mounting bracket, wherein the slot comprises a receiving portion of circular shape which is closed along an arc of circumference extending more than 180 degrees and less than 360 degrees so as to define an opening the width of which is smaller than the diameter of the receiving portion. The device comprises a hollow body adapted to be fixed to the sheath, a collar mounted on the body coaxially therewith and rotatably relative thereto about an axis of rotation coinciding with its own axis, and a spring interposed between the body and the collar. The collar forms a pair of axial projections shaped so as to be insertable into the slot by translation along a direction of insertion laying in the plane of the mounting bracket, when the collar is in a first angular position, and to be locked in the slot in this direction of insertion, when the collar is in a second angular position rotated relative to the first one. The spring is arranged to apply on the collar a torque tending to rotate this latter from the first to the second angular position. The body is provided with a ratchet cooperating with a locking seat of the collar to keep the collar locked in the first angular position, when the anchoring device is not mounted on the mounting bracket, and to unlock the collar, when the anchoring device is inserted into the slot, so as to cause the collar to rotate automatically from the first to the second position as a result of the torque applied by the spring. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066871 | Band Clamp With Temporary Band Securing Features - A band clamp having a buckle for receiving a free end for binding various objects is provided wherein the band includes a mechanism for indicating an excess portion of the band needed for engagement with a tensioning tool. The mechanism may also facilitate temporary interconnection between the band and the buckle before tensioning. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066872 | Clasp Held By Opposing Magnetic Forces - Embodiments of the disclosed technology include a connector comprising two magnets with like poles facing towards each other. A first magnet of the two magnets is fixedly attached to a support base and female receptacle situated above the same pole of the first magnet. The second magnet is fixedly attached to a male flange adapted for passage through the female receptacle. The male flange and second magnet are further fixedly attached to a length of material which is longer than the female receptacle, such that the male flange remains within the female receptacle in an assembled condition due to a magnetic force pushing each magnet away from the other. Another embodiment includes a method of use, including lining up the male flange into the female receptacle for locking and pushing down and slightly transversely on the male flange to unlock. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066873 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING A MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066874 | Fastener having a flexible base - Fasteners comprising male and female assemblies. At least one of the male or female assembly may comprise a flexible base that flexes to conform to a non-planar mounting surface. The flexible base is bonded to the stud and/or the socket using techniques that provide a high degree of strength to withstand repeated engagement and disengagement of the fastener. Moreover, in certain embodiments the bonding techniques eliminate the need for mechanical means (for example, threads) to secure the stud to the flexible base. Mechanical tests show that the male assembly according to certain embodiments has 62% more strength than known male assemblies. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066875 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GRADING BEDDING FABRIC - A method for grading a bedding fabric comprises selecting at least two grading parameters and assigning a grade to the fabric based upon the selected grading parameters in order to grade the fabric between a minimum grade and a maximum grade. The grade is designed to assist a consumer in making consistent purchases. The grading parameters may include cost, type of fabric, thread count, comfort performance characteristics, ply, weight, fiber density and/or thickness of the fabric, aesthetic appearance of the fabric, durability, weave, bacterial, allergen, and/or fungal resistant properties, and the eco-friendly nature of the fabric. A grading system for a packaged bedding fabric includes a packaged bedding product and a grade coupled to the packaged bedding product such that a consumer can determine the quality of the bedding product based upon the grade. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066876 | CREATING AN IMPROVED PIEZOELECTRIC LAYER FOR TRANSDUCERS - A method for forming a transducer, the method includes the steps of providing a substrate; providing a dielectric on the substrate; providing a first piezoelectric layer of the dielectric; providing a metal layer on the first piezoelectric layer; etching the metal layer to form a predetermined pattern having at least two electrodes; providing a second piezoelectric layer on the first piezoelectric layer and the etched metal layer; and etching a portion of the substrate surrounding the transducer to permit the transducer to move in a bender configuration. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066877 | EXTRACTOR TOOL FOR BEARING RINGS - An extractor tool, in particular for bearing rings. This extractor tool is intended to be suitable, in particular, for extracting, or demounting, bearing rings, and it is also intended to be used in mounting situations in which radial access and bilateral axial access to the machine part to be demounted are not possible and, in addition, the extractor tool is to be simple and cost-effective to produce and easy to operate. The extractor tool has at least one magnet for non-positively connecting the extractor tool to a machine part to be extracted, in particular a bearing ring. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066878 | Pin extraction tool - A tool for extracting a pin inserted in a component bore extending into a pin receiving component, the tool comprising: a pin gripping element configurable between a released configuration in which the pin and the pin gripping element are movable relative to each other and a gripping configuration in which the pin gripping element grips the pin; a base element for abutting against the pin receiving component; and a gripping element mount mounting the pin gripping element to the base element, the gripping element mount being configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein, in the first configuration, the pin gripping element is substantially adjacent to the base element, and in the second configuration, the pin gripping element is further away from the base element than in the first configuration. An actuator selectively moves the gripping element mount between the first and second configurations. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066879 | ASSEMBLY FACILITATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An assembly facilitation apparatus for assembling and seating bearings on a gearbox pinion. The apparatus includes a bearing cup support for holding a bearing for assembly onto a pinion and an arm operatively connected to the bearing cup support. The arm is configured to engage the pinion and seat a bearing on a first portion of the pinion by moving the pinion axially in a first direction relative to the bearing. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066880 | Automated Systems for Roller Rail Disassembly and Methods of Disassembling Roller Rail Assemblies - An automated system for disassembling a roller rail assembly includes an actuation device configured to move the roller rail assembly in a disassembling direction. A guide bracket is arranged and configured to receive the roller rail assembly as the roller rail assembly is moved in the disassembling direction. The guide bracket allows movement of the roller rail assembly in the disassembling direction. A separator member is located downstream of the actuation device. The separator member being received by a housing member of the roller rail assembly and having a wide region that separates sidewalls of the housing member and releases roller wheels of the roller rail assembly as the roller rail assembly is moved past the separator member by the actuation device. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066881 | COMPONENT CARRIER REEL SPLICING TAPE - A splicing tape for accurately aligning and joining spliced component carrier reels is disclosed. The flexible splice tape allows the components to remain aligned and picked from a component carrier reel without interruption at the union of a first and second reel. The splice tape with an optional stiffening strip provides a flexible, yet strong connection to prevent back and forth, axial and lateral movement between spliced reels. The detection of the disclosed splice tape facilitates elimination of incorrect and mismatched components during splicing. The splice tape comprises a plastic-type material coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. A protective paper covers the adhesive composition. The splice tape and protective paper are divided into sections using a staggered slit arrangement. The staggered slit arrangement aids in proper alignment and adhesion of the splice tape to component carrier reels. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066882 | EXHAUST WASHED STRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED COMPOSITE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A composite structure and an associated exhaust washed structure are provided which may be formed of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials. A method of fabricating a composite structure which may include the CMC material is also provided. A composite structure may include a corrugated septum extending in a lengthwise direction. The composite structure may also include a flute within which the corrugated septum is disposed to form, for example, a partitioned flute assembly. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066883 | Method and Apparatus for Body-Worn Entertainment Devices - A light-weight toy is attached to a player via a near-invisible fixed-length tether, typically using a low-tack adhesive at the ends of the tether. In especially preferred embodiments, the toy has a mechanism that creates an appearance of plausible possibility of flight without actually providing sufficient lift and/or propulsion for flight. Imaginary flight is achieved by manual lifting and moving the toy via the tether. Thus, the tether forms an integral part of the imaginary play for the player and is not used as an implement of a ‘magic trick’ for an audience. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066884 | ASSEMBLY FACILITATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An assembly apparatus including a bearing support mechanism configured to hold a bearing for assembly into a housing and a housing register mechanism operatively connected to the bearing support mechanism. The housing register mechanism receives and aligns a housing with a bearing on the bearing support mechanism when the housing is placed over the housing register mechanism. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066885 | SINGLE RETAINER MOUNTED RISER - A fastening device and method for mounting equipment to a framing member. The invention includes a single breakaway fastener that is pretentioned using a biasing member to fracture on a predetermined force applied to the fastened joint to avoid damage to the secured equipment. In one example the device and method includes the fastener having a reduced diameter portion that is positioned between an annular plate and the framing member. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066886 | Quick-Connecting Coupler for Hoses, Pipes and Faucets - A quick-connecting coupler for connecting hoses, connectors together or to a faucet or other water accessories that allows ease of use by anyone, including the elderly, the infirm, and those suffering from disabilities. The quick-connecting coupler has a first male-end and a second female end. The second female end is provided with of spaced-apart through-slots or opening for receiving therethrough a pair of forks or leg-sections of a yoke. Each of the pair of forks or leg-sections is provided with at least one interior-facing linear thread or rib for engaging with the male threads of the mating male end of another hose, or the like. The second female end of the coupler of the invention has a pair diametrically opposed cutouts through which portions of the linear threads or ribs are exposed. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066887 | METHOD OF ALIGNING AN IMAGING DEVICE IN AN OPTICAL SYSTEM - In an optical system including an optical bench and an imaging device that is configured to be mounted to the optical bench, a method of aligning the imaging device on the optical bench includes the steps of:
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20120066888 | METHOD FOR JOINING TWO COMPONENTS OF A UNIT - The invention relates to a method for joining two components ( | 2012-03-22 |
20120066889 | REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacturing a refrigerator door is provided. The method includes installing a display portion on a rear surface of a front decoration, the front decoration defining a front external appearance of the refrigerator door, coupling door decorations to both side ends of the front decoration, the door decorations defining both side external appearances of the refrigerator door, coupling cap decorations to upper and lower ends of the front decoration to which the door decorations are coupled, the cap decorations defining top and bottom external appearances of the refrigerator door, injecting foam liquid into a space defined by the front decoration, the door decorations and the cap decorations, and coupling a door liner to a rear of the front decoration. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066890 | PROCESS FOR TREATMENT OF POROUS SUBSRATES - A process and an associated assembly for supporting a porous media during a treatment which exposes the media to a fluid that modifies at least one property of the media. The assembly includes a supporting core. The media is wrapped in a plurality of layers about the core to form a first roll of the media. The assembly includes first securement mechanisms exerting diametrical pressure on the ends of the first roll to prevent fluid flow axially out of the ends of the first roll. An additional amount of the media is being wrapped in a plurality of layers about the first roll to form a second roll of the media. The assembly includes second securement mechanisms exerting diametrical pressure on the ends of the second roll to prevent fluid flow axially out of the ends of the second roll. The assembly may be part of equipment. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066891 | METAL SHELL CUTTING AND ASSEMBLING MACHINE - Provided is a metal shell cutting and assembling machine for cutting a material tape with metal shells and assembling the metal shell with a plastic body of a connector. The metal shell cutting and assembling machine includes a frame, a material-feeding mechanism, a pre-press mechanism, a metal shell-cutting mechanism, a plastic body-inserting mechanism, a metal shell-inserting mechanism and a controller. The material-feeding mechanism is used for transferring the material tape. The pre-press mechanism can pre-press the metal shell of the material tape for being cut by the metal shell-cutting mechanism. The metal shell-inserting mechanism can push the metal shell held between the pre-press mechanism and the metal shell-cutting mechanism onto the plastic body-inserting mechanism, and the plastic body-inserting mechanism pushes the plastic body for assembling with the metal shell. Whereby the metal shell cutting and assembling machine can enhance the manufacture efficiency and reduce the labor cost. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066892 | PATIENT SELECTABLE JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS - Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066893 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PORTABLE DATA CARRIERS - The invention relates to a method for producing portable data carriers ( | 2012-03-22 |
20120066894 | LOW COST HIGH FREQUENCY DEVICE PACKAGE AND METHODS - A low-cost high-frequency electronic device package and associated fabrication method are described wherein waveguide structures are formed from the high frequency device to the package lead transition. The package lead transition is optimized to take advantage of waveguide interconnect structure. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066895 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS AND SUPERCONDUCTIVE MAGNET EXCITATION DOCK - An adjustment method of a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes: a cooling and excitation step in which work of transporting a superconducting magnet to a facility different from a facility where the superconducting magnet is to be installed, cooling a superconducting coil of the superconducting magnet with a refrigerant, and supplying a current from an external power supply for excitation is repeated until a predetermined rated current flows; a demagnetization and transportation step of demagnetizing the superconducting coil and transporting the superconducting magnet to the facility where the superconducting magnet is to be installed in a state where the superconducting coil is cooled by the refrigerant; and an installation step of installing the superconducting magnet in the facility where the superconducting magnet is to be installed and supplying a predetermined rated current from an external power supply to the superconducting coil in order to excite the superconducting coil. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066896 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC DISC - An object of the invention is to achieve thinning while maintaining a function required for an auxiliary recording layer, thereby achieving improvement of SNR. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066897 | CONCENTRATED WINDING COIL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A concentrated winding coil includes a plurality of coil layers each of which comprises a plurality of wire turns wound in alignment winding; and a bobbin including an inner flange, an outer flange and a bobbin body on which the wire is wound, wherein: each of the coil layers includes a turn shift portion where the wire is shifted from an n-th turn to an (n+1)-th turn; the turn shift portion is located only on a side of a coil end section of the coil; and the bobbin body has no guide grooves. A method of manufacturing the concentrated winding coil includes steps of: winding the wire on the bobbin; and pressing the wire by a wire guiding/holding member toward the inner flange or toward the outer flange. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066898 | Methods and Apparatuses For Generating Patterns On Workpieces - A pick-and-place tool configured to pick and place at least one die on a workpiece includes a mounting head. The mounting head includes a die position determining unit configured to one of measure and detect an actual position of at least one die during a time between the placement of the at least one die on the workpiece and the picking up of a subsequent die for placement on the workpiece. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066899 | QFN PROCESS FOR STRIP TEST - A process for assembling semiconductor devices comprises encapsulating a leadframe matrix having semiconductor die mounted thereon in a mold compound. The leadframe matrix is partially singulated to electrically isolate each individual leadframe unit. A plurality of leadframe units is tested simultaneously. The leadframe matrix is completely singulated. Non compliant units are discarded. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066900 | LED LIGHTING ASSEMBLIES WITH THERMAL OVERMOLDING - One or more light emitting diode diodes (LEDs) are attached to a printed circuit board. The attached LEDs are connectable with a power source via circuitry of the printed circuit board. An overmolding material is insert molded an over at least portions of the printed circuit board proximate to the LEDs to form a free standing high thermal conductivity material overmolding that covers at least portions of the printed circuit board proximate to the LEDs. The free standing high thermal conductivity material has a melting temperature greater than about 100° C. and has a thermal conductivity greater than or about 1 W/m·K. In some embodiments, the free standing high thermal conductivity material is a thermoplastic material. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066901 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A printed wiring board includes a resin insulation layer having a first surface and a second surface on an opposite side of the first surface, the resin insulation layer having an opening for a first via conductor, a pad formed on the first surface of the resin insulation layer and provided to mount an electronic component, a first conductive circuit formed on the second surface of the resin insulation layer, and a first via conductor formed in the opening and connecting the pad and the first conductive circuit. The pad has an embedded portion embedded in the resin insulation layer and a protruding portion protruding from the resin insulation layer, and the embedded portion has an external shape which is greater than an external shape the protruding portion. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066902 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD INCLUDING LANDLESS VIA - A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board, including: preparing a double-sided substrate which comprises an insulating layer, a first copper layer formed on one side of the insulating layer and a second copper layer formed on the other side of the insulating layer; forming a via-hole through the second copper layer and the insulating layer; forming a plating layer on an inner wall of the via-hole; and forming, on the double-sided substrate, a via, a first circuit layer including a circuit pattern that is formed on a surface of the via having a minimum diameter and has a line width smaller than the minimum diameter of the via, and a second circuit layer including a lower land. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066903 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FPCB SUBSTRATE - A method for manufacturing a FPCB substrate includes the following steps. First, a FPCB material including an insulation layer and an electrically conductive layer formed on the insulation layer is provided. The electrically conductive layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The insulation layer has a third surface and an opposite fourth surface. The third surface comes into contact with the second surface. Secondly, a through hole extends from the first surface to the fourth surface is formed. The through hole includes a metal hole in the electrically conductive layer and an insulation hole in the insulation layer. Thirdly, the insulation hole is enlarged to expose a portion of the electrically conductive layer around the metal hole. Finally, the exposed portion is bent to form a hook which passes through the enlarged insulation hole and protrudes out from the fourth surface of the insulation layer. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066904 | DEVICE, ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING LINES, MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH AN DEVICE OR ARRANGEMENT, RESPECTIVELY - The invention relates to an device for connecting lines, especially to a quick connector, comprising at least one connector adapted to be joined with a line end by means of friction welding. A controlled release of excess melt is achieved by that the connecting device is provided with means for withdrawing the melt producible by the friction welding from the its area of the origin. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066905 | HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING A CONTOURED INSERT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A heat exchanger for transferring heat between a first working fluid and a second working fluid, including a pair of spaced apart headers, a number of tubes extending between the pair of headers and providing a flow path for the first working fluid and being positioned along a flow path for the second working fluid, and an insert supportable in one of the tubes and having a fold extending in a direction substantially parallel to the flow path for the first working fluid through the tubes. The fold can define first and second legs of the insert. A dimple can be formed on the first leg and a protrusion can be formed on the second leg opposite to the dimple on the first leg. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066906 | ASSEMBLY FACILITATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An assembly apparatus that includes a frame and a load plate operatively connected to the frame. The load plate is configured to support a workpiece and is selectively extendable from a first position in which at least a portion of the load plate is positioned over the frame, to a second position in which the load plate is extended from the frame such that the workpiece is transferable from the load plate to a sub-assembly. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066907 | INSTALLATION FOR MAKING A FUSELAGE PORTION OF AN AIRCRAFT - In the method of making an aircraft a mandrel is caused to pass through frames carried by a magazine; and as it passes through, the frames are transferred onto the mandrel. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066908 | HELICAL INNER DIAMETER GROOVE JOURNAL BEARING - A method includes providing a journal bearing blank that includes an axis, an inner surface disposed at an inner diameter, an outer surface disposed at an outer diameter, a first axial surface, a second, opposing axial surface, and a lubricant opening that extends between the inner surface and the outer surface; along the inner surface, milling a well that spans an azimuthal angle about the axis, milling an arm that spans an azimuthal angle about the axis and that extends from the well to the first axial surface of the journal bearing, and milling an opposing arm that spans an azimuthal angle about the axis and that extends from the well to the second axial surface of the journal bearing; and inserting the journal bearing in a bore of a turbocharger center housing. Various other devices, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed. | 2012-03-22 |
20120066909 | Shaving Foil for an Electric Shaving Apparatus - A shaving foil for an electric shaving apparatus. The shaving foil includes a perforated region with a plurality of holes which are separated from each other by bars. The perforated region is divided at least into two zones, preferably a central zone, a first edge zone, and a second edge zone. The central zone is arranged between the first edge zone and the second edge zone. The holes in the central zone have (i) an average size which is smaller than the average size of the holes in the first edge zone and in the second edge zone, (ii) a floating mean value of the size of the openings in the central zone smaller than a floating mean value of the size of the openings in the first edge zone and the second edge zone, or both (i) and (ii). | 2012-03-22 |