12th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 51 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110067529 | WRENCHING TONG - A torque measuring flange is provided for use with a tong arrangement. The torque measuring flange includes a top plate and a bottom plate and one or more cylinders disposed between one or more wedges, whereby rotating the top plate causes the wedges to compress a piston in the cylinder. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067530 | Multi-Function Tool - A multi-function tool includes an extendible and retractable portion that becomes offset from a centerline position of the handle when in the offset position. A locking mechanism allows the workman to offset the shaft from a centerline position of the handle, or retract the shaft back into the handle into a centerline position. While the shaft is in the extended and offset position, the shaft rotates freely in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. When the shaft is retracted in the straight centerline position, a ratchet mechanism or gear box restricts shaft rotation in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, or allows rotation in either direction. The shaft can be extended and offset by means of a spring or other device that allows the locking mechanism to offset automatically or semi-automatically when the locking mechanism is activated. The shaft allows the workman to interchange bits or sockets for multiple applications. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067531 | Ratchet wrench handle - In order to avoid any unintended positive or reverse switch operation of a ratchet wrench handle A, an operation piece | 2011-03-24 |
20110067532 | MAGNETIC STRUCTURE FOR A SOCKET - A magnetic structure for a socket includes a containing body made of a soft material. The containing body has an embedding hole defined therein. A magnetic element is received in the embedding hole. The containing body has a plurality of ribs disposed around an outer periphery of the containing body. When the containing body is embedded into the socket, the rib abuts an inner wall of the socket for appropriately adjusting a compression level of the containing body with respect to the inner wall of the socket to securely couple the containing body with the socket. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067533 | Internally Retained Jaw Roller Pin - A power tong jaw comprising a jaw body having upper and lower flange sections with flange apertures formed through the upper and lower flange sections. The power tong jaw will further have a jaw roller including a pin aperture and a roller pin positioned through the pin aperture in the jaw roller and through at least one of the upper or lower jaw flange apertures. The power tong jaw will further include a flexible retaining mechanism (i) positioned between outer surfaces of the upper and lower flange and (ii) engaging the roller pin. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067534 | Ratchet wrench - A ratchet wrench has a handle, a transmitting device, a torque adjusting device and a ratchet head. The transmitting device is connected to the handle and has a barrel, a transmitting seat and a transmitting shaft. The barrel is connected to the handle and has two threaded segments and multiple elongated holes. The transmitting shaft is rotatably mounted in the barrel and has a driving disk and an eccentric rod. The torque adjusting device is connected to the transmitting device and has a casing, a limiting assembly and a spring. The casing is connected to the barrel. The limiting assembly is mounted around the transmitting shaft and has two pressing rings and a push bearing. The spring is mounted around the transmitting shaft and presses against the pressing rings to push the holding pins abutting with the holding recess. The ratchet head is connected to the transmitting device. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067535 | LATHE MACHINE - A lathe machine includes a turret having a saddle movable along a longitudinal direction toward a headstock, and a turret body mounted on the saddle and movable along a transverse direction on the saddle, and a tailstock having a bottom seat movable along the longitudinal direction toward the headstock, and a tailstock body mounted movably on the bottom seat. A first coupler unit is provided to couple releasably the saddle and the bottom seat so that the bottom seat can be driven by the saddle to move along the longitudinal direction toward the headstock. A second coupler unit is provided to couple releasably the turret body and the tailstock body so that the tailstock body can be driven by the turret body to move along the transverse direction. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067536 | Off-Axis Spring Held Clamping Unit - A clamping device used for securing a toolholder for metal working operations includes a lock rod reciprocating along a lock rod longitudinal axis to radially activate locking balls to engage perforations within the shank of a toolholder, wherein the toolholder is oriented along a toolholder axis non parallel to the locking rod longitudinal axis. Additionally, the lock rod includes a ramp which engages a bump-off pin in a direction lateral to the motion of the lock rod to provide a mechanism for ejecting the toolholder from the clamping device. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067537 | Method For Selecting And Positioning Segments Of A Knife Edge - The present invention relates to a method for positioning a cutting knife of a microtome or ultramicrotome equipped with motors for moving the cutting knife, the following steps being carried out:
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20110067538 | Flexible grip die-alignment arrangement - A die press assembly for producing punched parts from a travelling web of material, the die press comprising: a lower die shoe securing a compound punch holder plate thereon, the compound punch holder biasedly gripping a compound punch tool therein, the lower die shoe also supporting a reciprocably movable stripper holder plate, wherein the compound punch extends slideably through a biasedly gripped stripper holder tool in the stripper holder plate; an upper punch holder movable with respect to the lower die shoe, the upper punch holder having a center punch holder plate which biasedly grips a center punch tool therewithin; and a die holder plate fixedly attached to the center punch holder plate with a biasedly gripped die tool slideably enclosing the center punch, wherein each of the biasedly gripped tools are in co-axial alignment in distortable bores in their respective plates. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067539 | FILM POSITIONER - A film positioner includes at least one film guide having a plurality of parallel guide bars. The guide bars are operably receptive to at least one film material strip and extend at least partially across the film positioner with axes nonparallel to a lateral extent of the film positioner. A method of changing a lateral position of at least one film material strip includes wrapping the at least one film material strip is around a first guide bar of the plurality of guide bars, thereby turning the at least one material strip to a guide angle from the flow direction. The at least one material strip is wrapped around a second guide bar of the plurality of guide bars, thereby turning the at least one material strip from the turn angle back to the flow direction at a second lateral position different from the first lateral position. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067540 | TABLE SAW WITH MOVABLE TABLE AND STATIONARY RIP FENCE - Embodiments of a power table saw are described which have a frame structure configured to support a movable saw assembly. The table saw also includes a rip fence attached to the frame structure in a fixed position for contacting a work piece during a cutting operation by said table saw. Further, a table assembly is provided, having a top surface for supporting a work piece, a blade extendable through an opening in the top surface for cutting a work piece, and a motor mounted beneath the top surface for driving the blade. The table assembly is movably mounted on the frame structure so that the table assembly is adjustable, allowing adjustment of the distance between the blade and the rip fence. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067541 | Apparatus for conveying a workpiece to make a straight-line cut - This invention is a work carriage used with a cutting tool's table surface to make straight-line cuts. The device responds to the need for cutting a wide range of angles and positions on workpieces of different sizes and shapes more accurately, consistently, and safely. The invention consists of a main support which rides on a slide attached to the table surface's guide slot using a wedging action to fill the width of the guide slot. Clamps hold the workpiece to the main support along a t-shaped channel. Once set up, the main support moves precisely along the slide parallel to the guide slot and cutting plane. The main support also has threaded holes to attach workpiece stops and a fence, as needed, for making, consistent cuts. A secondary support is used to provide the necessary support with a larger workpiece that has a center of mass beyond the main support. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067542 | Multi-Function Power Saw with Tilt Cut - A power saw includes a saw assembly attached to a base assembly with a tilt mechanism for making non-vertical cuts in such a way that there is a clear path in line with the saw blade, thereby providing a miter saw, a table saw or a radial arm saw. The tilt mechanism employs a saw mount assembly that is affixed to a base assembly and that is engaged to support a saw assembly to make tilted cuts while substantially maintaining the cutting blade in the cutting axis. The saw mount assembly includes a fixed track block and a saw assembly mounting block that is engaged with arc-shaped openings in the track block to rotate about an apparent center point that is inline with the saw blade. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067543 | Direction of cut indicator - The Direction of Cut Indicator is intended to be used by groundskeepers mowing the turf. It displays the direction the turf is to be cut on the day it is being cut. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067544 | Crown molding scales - The invention is comprised of a series of dimensional scales (linear measuring device) on the top surface of a miter saw table. The scales allow for measurements to be located or obtained on the saw table relative to the saw fence and relative to the saw blade. The scales may replace the need for a hand held tape measure or ruler for measuring or marking the saw table surface when cutting crown molding or other materials. The scales could be placed on or in a saw during production by a manufacturer. The scales could be placed on or in a material to be placed on a saw during production by a manufacturer. The scales could be placed on or in a material to be placed on an existing saw. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067545 | MANDOLIN - A mandolin includes a food deck having an adjustable first food deck and a fixed second food deck. A slide selectively engages food products as they are moved along the food deck. A parallel cutting blade is positioned between the first food deck and the second food deck, wherein the parallel cutting blade cuts food product along a plane which is substantially parallel to a plane in which an upper surface of the second food deck lies. A plurality of elongated perpendicular cutting blades mounted along the first food deck for engagement with food product prior to engagement of the food product with the parallel cutting blade, the elongated cutting blades being oriented to longitudinally extend along an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the food deck and to cut the food product in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the plane in which the upper surface of the first food deck lies and which extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the food deck. The slide includes a series of transverse slide cutting blades. The slide cutting blades are oriented to cut food products along a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the upper surface of the food deck when the slide is positioned for operation adjacent the food deck and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the food deck, | 2011-03-24 |
20110067546 | Ring Engraving Fixture - A ring fixture system for rotating a ring to perform engraving work. The system comprises a vise-securable fixture base with opposing mandrels connected through spaced arms of the fixture base at a ring-engraving location between the arms to form a mandrel assembly. The mandrels are provided with sets of detents with different degrees of rotational spacing, and the detents on one mandrel of the mandrel assembly can be engaged independently of the other set of detents on the other mandrel. The fixture base further includes a tool-supporting bridge connected between the fixture arms above the ring-engraving location to hold an engraving tool orthogonally to the ring axis, and may further include a sliding tool support on the bridge. Also, a method is disclosed for engraving a ring using the ring fixture system with the detents and tool-supporting bridge. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067547 | SINGING CAKE KIT SYSTEMS - A musical recording and playback device is disclosed herein comprising: a flexible plastic bag enclosure serving as a isolator; an electronic integrated circuit for storing a pre-programmed recorded message; at least one speaker for audibly emitting the pre-programmed recorded message to at least one honored recipient; a portable DC power source; a start button acting as an on/off switch for turning the device on to play a message and/or song. The flexible enclosure isolatably contains the generally planar electronic integrated circuit, the speaker, and the portable DC power source assembly. The musical recording and playback device is associated with a festive cake comestible. A kit for use with the cake and method of use is also disclosed herein. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067548 | Intonation cantilever - An aspect of the system relates to an intonation control mechanism for controlling, for example, the pitch of a plucked or vibrated string of a stringed instrument through a string contact point located at an appropriate intonation harmonic. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067549 | Torsion oscillated spring corded contrabass guitar - The present invention is directed to a contrabass guitar which oscillates the pitch of the guitar by the use of torsion. The strings of the guitar are adjusted by use of a torsion control means connected to a foot pedal to allow a player to easily adjust the pitch of the guitar while playing. The contrabass guitar includes a floating bridge and a stationary torsion block with a plurality of helically twisted tuning control rods attached. The floating bridge contains a plurality of pitch tuning cylinders connected on one end to respective strings and on the other to the tuning rods. The floating bridge moves along the body of the guitar in response to the torsion control means causing the tuning cylinders to slide over the tuning control rods and to rotate according to the twists of the rods creating greater or lesser torsion uniformly in the strings. Depressing and releasing the foot pedal allows a player to adjust the string torsion force by using only the foot pedal without having to manually adjust string tension interrupting the playing of the guitar. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067550 | Pick And Method For Achieving Enhanced Sound From A Strummed Musical Instrument - A pick and method for obtaining a bright sound from a strummed instrument and in particular a guitar, the pick having a plurality of points about its rounded perimeter arranged in a uniform series to form a serrated edge, which points are sized and spaced so that a plurality of points substantially simultaneously engage a string when strummed, producing a bright chorus sound. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067551 | FINGER-MOUNTED STRIKING DEVICES FOR ACTIVATING MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STRINGS - The finger-mounted striking devices described herein are for use on stringed musical instruments, in particular for but not limited to electric or acoustic bass instruments. The paired devices consist of elongated cylindrical wooden shafts of differing length. The offset in length allows the striking tips to be effectively even when worn as intended on the index and middle fingers. The striking tip of each shaft contains a permanently embedded weight to accelerate the transfer of finger movement to the shaft tip. The mechanism for attaching the elongated shaft to each finger is an adjustable metal ring permanently attached to the shaft end opposite the striking tip. An upward-sloped fingertip rest is provided forward of the ring. The entire body of each elongated shaft and the integral metal ring are encased in an elastomeric coating that prevents scratching of the instrument surface during use by the devices and seals the metal ring against corrosion from moisture. Additional layers of elastomer coating are added to the striking tip to eliminate impact damage to the outer windings of instrument strings. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067552 | DRUM PEDAL ASSEMBLY - A drum pedal assembly includes a frame, multiple bearings, an axle, a drum hammer, a base plate, an extender, a pedal and a transmission element. The frame includes two parallel upright supportive racks and a base. An end of the base plate is pivoted to the base, and the base plate also has a sliding groove disposed along its lengthy direction. The sliding groove has an open end away from the base. The extender is plate-shaped and is slidably inserted in the sliding groove. The pedal has a first end and a second end. The first end pivots to a distal end of the extender by a pivot means. The transmission element is disposed between the second end of the pedal and the axle. The axle and the drum hammer are driven to rotate by the transmission element to rotate as the second end of the pedal pivots. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067553 | DRUM - A drum comprises a drum body made of at least one fiber layer. The drum body is provided with a drumhead at each of two opposite ends thereof. The drumheads are positioned on two reinforced frames disposed at both ends of the drum body by two drum hoops, so that the contact area between the drumheads and the drum body can be reduced through the reinforced frames. In addition, the reinforced frames reinforce the structure and maintain the shape of the drum body. Plural positioning screws are inserted through the periphery of the respective drum hoops, and the drum body is provided with plural fixing members to be screwed with the positioning screws. By such arrangements, the drum not only has the advantages of reinforced structure, light weight and easy production but exert a better resonance effect, making the sound produced by the drum more robust and powerful. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067554 | PERCUSSION ACCESSORIES FOR DRUMSTICKS - A drum stick accessory includes a pair of support members defining a parting plane and an elongate channel defined by elongated substantially parallel recesses on opposing sides of the parting plain. Closed resilient loops draw the support members together to minimize the channel cross-sectional dimensions. Restoring forces in the loops tend to revert the support members to the contracted condition. Insertion of a drum stick into the elongate channel separates the members and moves them from the contracted condition to an expanded condition against the action of the loops and the accessory can be reliably frictionally retained on the shaft of the drum stick due to restoring forces urging the support members against the drumstick. Hitting the drum stick as a percussion instrument provides additional sounds produced, for example, by steel shot within compartments formed in the supporting members or jingles attached thereto. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067557 | KEYBOARD APPARATUS - A keyboard apparatus includes a key supported for pivoting movement about a pivot point, a mass member for imparting a reaction force to performance operation of the key in interlocked relation to the key, a transmission member provided in abutment with both of the key and mass member to transmit a load from one of the key and mass member to the other, and an electromagnetic actuator for driving, via a fixed coil, the transmission member toward at least one of the key or mass member. Good key touch feeling can be achieved not only by a load applied from the mass member to the key but also through load control by the actuator. Thus, it is possible to faithfully reproduce a key touch feeling approximate to that in a natural keyboard instrument, such as an acoustic piano, with a simple construction and facilitated control. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067558 | TOROIDAL CLOTH - The present invention provides a toroidal cloth comprising a plurality of closed-loop toroids interconnected together, each toroid having a body defining an interior, the method comprising: providing a first toroid of the plurality of toroids having a first proximal portion and a first distal portion; providing a second toroid of the plurality of toroids having a second proximal portion and a second distal portion; providing a third toroid of the plurality of toroids having a third proximal portion and a third distal portion; overlapping the second toroid and the third toroid such as to overlap the second and third proximal portions; forming an interconnection between the first, second and third toroids by looping the first proximal portion around the body of the second and third toroids being overlapped and passing through the interior of the first toroid adjacent to the first distal portion to cause the first distal portion to be positioned adjacent to the second and third proximal portions; and wherein the interconnection between the first, second and third toroids and each subsequent interconnection is formed between the first toroid and two other adjacent toroids of the plurality of closed-loop toroids at three distinct points along the circumference of the first toroid to provide a triangulated toroidal cloth structure. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067561 | Multilayer armor system for defending against missile-borne and stationary shaped charges - An armor system for defeating rocket propelled grenade-type missiles and/or high velocity jets created by shaped charges directed at a vehicle includes a grid layer such as a net and/or an array of slats or bars (“RPG”) spaced from an outer surface of the vehicle by support members. The grid layer has a characteristic mesh size or bar/slat spacing to disrupt the missile firing mechanism. The system also has a shaped layer having a plurality of tapered members formed from a fiber-reinforced material, the tapered members positioned between the grid layer and the vehicle outer surface and having respective apex ends proximate the distant the grid layer and base ends, the tapered members defining with adjacent tapered members a plurality of depressions opening in a direction to receive an incoming conical portion of an unexploded RPG-type missile, or a jet emanating from an exploded RPG or other anti-armor device, and a layer of fiber-reinforced material abutting the base ends of the tapered members. The system may further include reactive elements disposed on surfaces of the tapered members defining the depressions to deflect impinging jets. The system may still further include one or more metal armor layers and one or more additional fiber-reinforced material layers disposed between the shaped fiber-reinforced material layer and the vehicle surface. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067562 | BALLISTIC TIRE-DEFLATION DEVICE FOR SECURITY VEHICLES - A ballistic vehicle-immobilization apparatus includes an optical module adapted to provide visual feedback to a user to aim at an object. The ballistic vehicle-immobilization apparatus further includes a firing mechanism adapted to fire a projectile towards the object and a housing containing the firing mechanism. The ballistic vehicle-immobilization apparatus is adapted to be mounted to a vehicle. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067563 | EXTENSILE FLUIDIC MUSCLE ACTUATOR - An Extensile Fluidic Muscle Actuator (FMA) that changes the normal direction of force and motion, achieving compressive force generation and extensile motion output with just a small increase in friction, weight, and cost is disclosed. The motion conversion is accomplished by a pushrod that is attached to the inside end of one of the actuator's end fittings, and extends through the actuator body and slidably out through the other end fitting. The other end fitting is held stationary by a seal housing that contains a sealing element to retain internal fluid pressure as the actuator moves. A linear bearing may also be installed to keep the rod aligned and centered properly in the seal. Upon pressurization of the actuator, the flexible body of the actuator will expand radially, causing relative contractile motion between the two end fittings. However, as the two end fittings are drawn towards each other, the pushrod is extended. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067564 | HYDRAULIC CYLINDER - A hydraulic cylinder includes a piston unit inside a cylinder to be free to slide within the cylinder; and a piston rod having the piston unit fixed to one end thereof and another end thereof projecting from the cylinder. The piston unit is inserted into a small diameter portion of the piston rod with an end surface thereof fixedly contacting a shoulder end surface of the piston rod. A round portion is formed as an annular concave in a base end portion outer periphery of the small diameter portion of the piston rod. A tapered portion is formed on an inner periphery of the piston unit from the end surface in alignment with a portion formed by concaving the small diameter portion. A length of the tapered portion in a piston unit axial direction is equal or greater than a length of the concave portion in a piston rod axial direction. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067567 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REGENERATING A SOLUTION USED IN A WASH VESSEL - A process and system ( | 2011-03-24 |
20110067568 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MECHANICAL DEAERATION - The invention provides an apparatus ( | 2011-03-24 |
20110067300 | Method and device for packaging and transporting a floral grouping - A device for packaging or transporting a floral grouping comprising an elongated member having a top portion and a base portion; a handle coupled to the top portion; and a securing member coupled to the elongated member configured to secure a floral grouping to the elongated member. A method for packaging, packing, or transporting a floral grouping comprising providing an elongated member having a handle coupled to a top portion of the elongated member; positioning a floral grouping adjacent to the elongated member; and wrapping a securing member coupled to the elongated member circumferentially around the floral grouping such that the floral grouping is securely coupled to the elongated member. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067301 | Vertical Hydroponics System - A hydroponic system useful for providing a continuous flow nutrient solution to the roots of a plurality of plants. The system includes a tubular assembly of horizontally inclined members interconnected to each other at elbow joints, and comprising a plurality of cutouts configured to receive the roots of the plurality of plants, and having a top entry and a bottom exit. A pump is configured to pump the nutrient solution to the top entry of the tubular assembly, wherein the angles of the horizontally inclined members allow the solution to flow downward through the tubular assembly before exiting through the bottom to return to the pump. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067302 | CARBON CAPTURE COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method is provided for capturing a carbonous gas and using the captured carbonous gas for cooling purposes. For example, a system may include a carbon capture system configured to collect a carbonous gas from a syngas, and a cooling system having the carbonous gas in a coolant circuit. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067303 | REFORMING DEVICE - A reforming apparatus for reforming a raw fuel into a hydrogen-rich reformed gas includes a reformer for generating the reformed gas from the raw fuel, and a steam supply means for supplying the steam to the reformer. The steam supply means has a dry-out heat exchanger that dries out the water by conducting heat exchange with the reformed gas generated when the raw fuel is combusted. The cross-sectional area of passage in the dry-out heat exchanger is larger than that of a pipe connected upstream of the dry-out heat exchanger. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067304 | GASIFICATION QUENCH CHAMBER BAFFLE - A gasification quench chamber baffle is disclosed. An embodiment of the baffle includes a ring that has a predominantly vertical longitudinal axis; several pipes are attached to the ring, where each pipe has an upper end and a lower end. The lower ends of the pipes extend downwards towards a sump in a gasification quench chamber. Additionally, there are gussets that are configured to guide water towards the upper ends of the pipes. A quench chamber that used the baffle is also disclosed. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067305 | HYDROCARBON SYNTHESIZER - A hydrocarbon synthesizer system for the production of petroleum fractions from a feedstock. Methods of synthesizing hydrocarbons from a feedstock. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067306 | Processes and Apparatuses for Reducing Pollutants and Producing Syngas - This invention relates to processes and apparatuses for reducing pollutants and/or producing syngas. The process includes the step of reacting a first stream with at least one sulfur compound to form a second stream with carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and a reduced amount of the at least one sulfur compound, and the step of recovering elemental sulfur from a portion of the second stream to form a third steam with the at least one sulfur compound, carbon dioxide, and a reduced amount of hydrogen sulfide. The process includes the step of directing at least a portion of the third stream to form a portion of the first stream. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067307 | TRACK AND GUIDE SYSTEM FOR A DOOR - A vertically operating door and its drive system can be configured to push a door panel along a track to various overhead storage configurations including vertical, horizontal, inclined and coiled. Semi-flexible drive strips extend continuously along lateral edges of the curtain. The system includes a drive gear that engages a series of projections on at least one drive strip so that the gear can push the door between its open and closed positions. To protect the door from being damaged by collisions, the track can include a breakaway feature that allows at least a portion of the panel with its drive strip to separate from the track without permanent distortion. The drive strip and panel remain together as they break away from the track. The threshold of the breakaway force can be changed by selecting a retention strip from a plurality of interchangeable strips having different degrees of flexibility. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067308 | Access Control Device for a Door - A door release system including a capacitive circuit that includes a touch bar, a microprocessor within the touch bar programmed with noise-discrimination software to sense touching of the bar, and at least one micro-switch within the bar to function as a back-up that picks up movement of the bar to release the latch should the capacitive circuit fail. Optionally, a sign illuminated by LEDs and an antimicrobial coating/treatment may be applied to the bar. The system is intended for use on magnetically locked doors. The addition of the micro-switches that are actuatable by continued movement on the touch bar after the bar is initially touched provides a redundant access function initiated by other than the capacitive effect of human touch, which is expected to simplify use and ease accessibility for personnel with prosthetics or who may otherwise have their hands occupied. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067309 | Child Safety Gate - A child safety gate for doorways and stairwells comprising a gate, a swivel mounted on one or two supports, wherein said supports are vertically clamped in a doorway or stairwell, thereby creating no threshold. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067310 | GARAGE DOOR STORAGE DEVICE - A storage device for use with a garage door having at multiple panels wherein each panel has a given width and height, the panels connected together by hinges and fasteners at predetermined spacing across the panels, wherein the fasteners are generally disposed in vertical alignment at a top part and bottom part of at least one of the panels, and which includes a storage container having a peripheral support structure which is normally maintained adjacent the panel and includes a plurality of eyelets formed on a top part and bottom part thereof which are of a size to receive one of the fasteners therethrough and are spaced along the peripheral support structure in a manner such that when receiving the fasteners said storage device is maintained adjacent the panel generally within the width and height of the panel. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067311 | Window Regulator Lifter Plate With Integrated Lubrication System - A window regulator assembly for moving a window pane between an open position and a closed position includes a rail and a lifter plate slidably coupled with the rail. The lifter plate is coupled with the window pane and is guided by the rail to move the window pane between the open and closed positions. A lubrication system lubricates the rail as the lifter plate moves the window pane between the open and closed positions. The lubrication system includes a reservoir contained within the lifter plate, a lubricant storing and releasing material disposed in the reservoir, and an applicator extending from within the reservoir to lubricate the rail. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067312 | Door Converter Assembly For Storage Containers - An assembly of a frame and doors with a lifting device to position the assembly in an open end of a storage container for conversion to access from opposing ends, the frame including side plates and end plates that abut respective side walls and end edges of end of the storage container from which an end panel is removed, and the lifting device attached to the assembly to hold the assembly in the end while rigidly connecting the assembly to the storage container. A method of converting a storage container for dual opposing access is disclosed. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067313 | Sliding Door - A sliding door with a door leaf, which is suspended from two carriages and displaceably guided along a roller rail profile, which is disposed at a wall or at a ceiling, the sliding door having at least one closing device, which is suitable to displace the decelerated door leaf into a closed position. The at least one carriage has a carrier, at or in which the closing device is disposed. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067314 | STATIC AIR DAM - The static air dam includes at least one mounting feature, which is preferably at least one hole or slot to allow a fastener, such as a screw, bolt, rivet, weld, or other similar attachment devices, to secure the air dam to a wall of a jamb channel. Air passage through the jamb channel is prohibited or at least substantially inhibited by the static air dam that is designed to approximate the size and dimensions of the cross section of the jamb channel. At least one side of the air dam includes a tab or similar structure for securing the free end of the curl spring of a curl spring balance. The air dam includes integrally formed reinforcing elements that either abut or are adjacent to the side walls of the jamb channel. The air dam preferably includes a pair of flexible projections for engaging ears on the curl spring carrier. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067315 | METHOD FOR PREPARING CERIUM CARBONATE, METHOD FOR CERIUM OXIDE PREPARED AND CRYSTALLINE CERIUM OXIDE - The present invention relates to a method for preparing cerium carbonate-based compound, which is capable of easily controlling the crystalline structure, size, shape, or etc. of the cerium carbonate-based compound, and of preparing the cerium carbonate-based compound efficiently at low cost. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067316 | GRANDSTAND - The invention concerns a grandstand, in particular, a transportable grandstand, with step elements ( | 2011-03-24 |
20110067317 | Removable Rain Gutter Protection Devices and Rain Gutters Incorporating Same - A gutter protection device includes an elongated frame having opposite first and second edge portions, opposite first and second end portions, an elongated recessed portion in a medial portion thereof, and one or more insert panels removably secured within the recessed portion. The recessed portion extends from the frame first end portion to the frame second end portion, and includes a plurality of gutter access openings arranged longitudinally in end-to-end spaced-apart relationship. Each insert panel is removably secured within the frame recessed portion, and includes opposite first and second edge portions, opposite end portions, and opposite upper and lower surfaces. Each panel includes a plurality of spaced-apart openings formed therethrough that permit water to flow into a rain gutter. A filtering screen is secured to the insert panel lower surface and covers the insert panel openings. The filtering screen is configured to prevent the passage of debris therethrough. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067318 | Supported mesh debris preclusion system for gutters - Multiple assemblies are provided to overlie a gutter to preclude debris entry. Each assembly includes a mesh positioned upon an underlying substantially rigid support. The support has a tab which can reside beneath shingles and over other portions of the roof. A front edge is provided opposite the tab which rests upon a lip of the gutter when installed. A floor is located between the front edge and tab at a position slightly below a plane in which the tab and front edge are located. The mesh overlies the floor. Holes in the floor allow water which passes down through the mesh to be conducted through the floor and to fall down into the gutter. Ribs extend up from the floor to support the mesh and draw water off of the mesh. The mesh is corrugated into a plurality of crests and troughs which extend perpendicular to the ribs. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067319 | Rain Gutter Rotation System (RGRS) - Using two new integral component types, RGRS provides an effective way from the ground to rotate and clean rain gutters. The Rotating Bracket attaches to the fascia board and maintains the normally upright gutter. A self-closing hinge in the rotating bracket provides retention yet allows the gutter to be rotated forward 180 degrees for cleaning. The Collector Box located directly under the gutter floor is secured to the fascia board and connects to a standard downspout. The collector box captures water from a drain hole in the gutter floor and directs it into the downspout. There is no connection between the gutter and collector box. Using a third non-integral component, comprised of an actuation rod/cleaning brush tool attached to an extendable telescopic pole, an operator at ground level can rotate, manually clean (if gravity can not dislodge wet contents present) and upright the gutter. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067320 | Wall-Mount Adjustment Systems And Methods - An in-wall component is installed in a partition by attaching the wall component to a bracket mounted to a hole in the partition. The component is slightly recessed from the front of the partition to create a slight recess between the front of the partition and the front of the component. A component leveler could then be attached to the bracket to cover the in-wall component, providing a mount that is substantially flush to the wall. The component leveler has several adjustment mechanisms that operate independently of one another to adjust an angular depth of the component leveler to ensure that the edges of the component leveler are perfectly flush with the front of the partition. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067321 | Prefabricated Building system - A prefabricated building that is easily assembled from plastic components or elements. These elements are formed in a shape that has special joining configurations to allow the elements to longitudinally slide into respective receiving grooves on an adjacent element to form the building structure. The elements have a surface inclination so that when they are joined to adjacent elements they give the building a cylindrical outer shape. Other elements are joined together in a similar fashion to form vertical walls to form the front and back of the building and dividing walls. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067322 | Porthole Retrofit Apparatus for a Monopole Tower - An apparatus for the flameless retrofit of a monopole tower with additional portholes is presented. The apparatus includes a frame, a front plate, a back plate, and a plurality of fasteners. The frame has a through hole which defines a porthole allowing access to the interior of the monopole. The front plate has an opening which fits about the frame and is contoured to match the exterior surface of the monopole. The back plate has an opening shaped which fits about the frame. The back plate is fixed to the frame so that the frame extends from both sides of the back plate and through a crude opening cut into the monopole. The back plate is contoured to match the interior surface along the monopole. The front and back plates are disposed about the crude opening and attached to the monopole via the fasteners. Each fastener passes through holes mutually aligned along each of the front plate, monopole, and back plate. The apparatus and mechanical fastening means ensure the structural integrity of a monopole tower and completely avoid the need for welding methods during assembly onto the monopole. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067323 | BREAKAWAY UTILITY POLE WITH DECORATIVE BASE COVER - A breakaway pole installation includes a vertical pole having an anchored lower section anchored to a foundation and including a breakaway device for fracturing upon an impact of predetermined force. A decorative cover extends around the pole's lower section. The cover includes a lower foot and an upper lip. The pole includes an outward bump-out situated within the cover. The bump-out includes an energy transfer portion spaced below the cover's lip and above the cover's foot for transferring impact energy from the cover to the pole. The energy transfer portion has a height extending at least 60 mm above and 60 mm below a point of impact disposed about 450 mm above the foundation. The energy transfer portion has a maximum horizontal spacing from the cover of up to about 6 mm. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067324 | Method and apparatus for providing a segmented ballast base support structure for unstable ground installation - Unstable ground is found in many situations in many locations around the world and causes such locations to be unsuitable for building without further support or stabilization. Unstable ground, such as landfills, can be used for beneficial purposes as opposed to laying dormant. A segmented ballast base support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention can be configured to support free-standing structures, such as solar power collection systems and wind turbines. The segmented ballast base support structure can be deployed at unstable ground sites without digging or expensive filling stabilization techniques. Segments of the base support structure can be precast at an offsite location and transported to a site in segments and sections. The segmented base support structure allows for a cost effective solution to digging, as well as an easier method of shipping and transporting structures that would otherwise have to be built on site. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067325 | Modular roof, deck and patio apparatus, including modular panels with snap connection features - The present invention relates generally to green roof, deck and patio apparatuses, also known as roof, deck and patio landscaping apparatuses and roof, deck and patio gardens, that are suitable for supporting live plant growth on building decks, rooftop and patio surfaces. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067326 | FACILITY USED FOR THE PRODUCTION AND/OR ASSEMBLY OF GOODS - There is proposed a preferably transportable (mobile) and/or re-usable production facility, as is quick and easy to erect virtually at any location in this world. This production facility virtually comprises a tent structure, wherein the roof of the facility is held by at least one carrier (support) and at the same time at least one device for raising or lowering or moving goods or parts thereof, for example crane structures, is also provided on the carrier itself. Such a crane structure can be of a variable configuration and facilitate in particular the production of goods which are heavy and/or which for assembly can no longer be raised or moved by human strength. A production facility is also provided having a central hall with connecting locations for receiving production modules. The production modules may include substantially all tools and devices for assembling or producing goods within the production facility. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067327 | ISOLATION MOUNT AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND ROOFING SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME - An isolation mount for supporting, for example, a photovoltaic cell. The isolation mount includes an isolator body, a first membrane adjacent to a lower surface of the body, and a second membrane extending over the isolator body that includes a peripheral margin that is at least partially sealed or adhered to the first membrane. At least one connector is supported by the isolator body and at least one fastener extends through the second membrane to secure the connector to the isolator body. The connector may include a mounting rail, posts, or an air channel assembly. The isolation mount construction may be incorporated into a photovoltaic module or photovoltaic roofing system for use on the roof of a building. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067328 | ARCHITECTURAL PAVEMENTS IN ELEVATED EXTERIOR DECK APPLICATIONS - A deck assembly uses plurality of joists preferably formed from metal located side by side and each having a web portion and a deck portion integrally formed with the web portion. The deck portion extends laterally from the web portion and the joists are spaced from one another such that the deck portions from a continuous deck surface with the joists being connected to one another. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067329 | Strap For Use In Shutter Installations And Method Of Using The Same - A strap for securing a shutter to a track using bolts and fasteners, the track having a thickness and width for receiving the bolts, the shutter being used to protect a building opening, and the strap comprising: a rectangular-shaped flexible material; and a plurality of openings within the material for holding the bolts, wherein the openings are equidistant from each other and the same size. The shutters are typically used to protect windows and doors during periods of bad weather. The shutters may also be used for security purposes. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067330 | PROTECTIVE BARRIER AND METHOD FOR ITS USE - A protective barrier that will typically be installed beneath ceilings during construction work being performed on ceilings or roofs of buildings. The protective barrier can be comprised entirely of one material or of different materials connected by seams. Some or all of these materials can be designed to fail when contacted by water via dissolution, melting or through some other destructive process initiated by contact with water. This failure can create access points from the ceiling through the protective barrier to the area being protected by the barrier, which can allow water from a fire suppression system to reach a fire located below the protective barrier. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067331 | Panel Building System - The present invention is directed to a prefabricated panel and panel building system for use in construction of houses. The prefabricated building panel has a foam body with one or more apertures in which to position one or more studs or noggins, one or more channels in the upper and lower end walls to locate about top and bottom track members respectively, and side end walls that are shaped to join to adjacent panels. The panel is located and attached to the track members to cover the track members and the one or more studs or noggins members are positioned and substantially enclosed in the one or more apertures to provide a structurally integral panel for a building structure. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067332 | STRUCTURAL WALL BUILDING PRODUCT - A structural building component includes a pultruded member adapted to be used as a structural frame member of a building. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067333 | ARTIFICIAL STONE - An artificial stone is disclosed for use in creating a covering for a supporting surface. The artificial stone includes a body for placement on the supporting surface, which is shaped for mating engagement with like stones with intermediate perimeter joints to produce a continuous surface covering. The stone has a facing surface on the body, which facing surface has a contour defining a surface area and is subdivided by at least one simulated joint into a major surface portion and at least one minor surface portion. The major surface portion is free of simulated joints and extends over at least about 60% of the total surface of the facing surface. The stone further includes at least one perimeter recess in the body for generating a gap between the stone and another like stone in mating engagement therewith, which gap is wider than adjacent the adjoining perimeter joint. Stones of this construction can easily be arranged in a regular, repeated pattern to generate a continuous covering for the supporting surface with the surface of the resulting covering having an irregular, natural appearance. The irregular top contours of the stones, the uneven division of the facing surface and the perimeter recesses and the resulting gaps between mating stones simulate the appearance of a natural stone surface covering for walkways, roadways, pavements or walls. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067334 | KEY FOR CONNECTION OF MUNTIN OR WINDOW PANE SPACER BARS - A key member or key for joining muntin or spacer bars in a dual pane window include an insertion end for frictional engagement in the open ended passage of a spacer bar and a projection end comprised of axially extending, spaced prongs that include teeth or serrations that enable interlocking with projecting prongs of a like key member. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067335 | Deck track - Deck Track (new invention) consisting of a steel self fastening, concealed track system. Manufactured of various environmental resistant coatings. Comprising a series of formed recievers and fasteners spaced equally to receive 5.5″inch composite deckboards with pre-formed slots (grooved) on two sides. The new invention (Deck Track) will allow patios, walkways and marine decking materials to be installed without use of nails, screws, or individual fasteners (prior art). The installation time of deckboards being reduced by upwards of 50% from any existing (prior art) concealed fastening systems. The integrated fasteners and recievers of the steel self fastening system (new invention) maintains appropriate gaps between composite deckboards after fasteners are secured, for the life of the deck. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067336 | FLOOR COVERING PRODUCT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The invention comprises an improved floor covering product. The floor covering product comprises a floor covering material having a face surface and a back surface. On the back surface of the floor covering material is a layer of polyurethane having a cure index of between approximately 70 and 90. A method of using the floor covering product is also disclosed. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067337 | Concealed Ceiling Panel System - A flexible ceiling panel is preferably formed from sheet metal, such as aluminum sheet. Each ceiling panel has a generally rectangular shape (corresponding in width to the spacing between the main runners) and is formed with a hem on all four edges. A series of bendable tabs are formed integrally with the hem of the panel. To secure the panel to the associated grid system, the tabs are folded upwardly and outwardly from the panel along two axes to secure the panel to the grid system. Alternatively, a plurality of separate spring clips is used to secure the panel to the grid system. Each clip includes a first leg adapted to have at least a portion thereof received in the hem of the ceiling panel. A second leg extends generally perpendicularly from the first leg and includes a detent extending toward the first leg, the detent being adapted to secure the clip to the flange of the runner. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067338 | WALL PANEL ASSEMBLY - The present invention is a wall panel assembly for securing a protective and/or decorative panel to a wall, such as the exterior wall of a building. The panel includes a rail and channel arrangement along each edge of the panel designed to slideably engage panel clips having a cooperative guide rail and channel. The clips are used to secure the panel to a wall using common fasteners, such as screws. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067339 | SLATE RETAINER AND METHOD OF REPLACING BROKEN SLATES - A method of replacing a slate, without affecting surrounding slates is disclosed. The method includes removing a broken slate. Once removed a respective fixing baton of two underlying slates is visible. The method includes securing a first portion of a slate retainer to the baton visible between the two underlying slates. Once the replacement slate is in position, the second portion can flex back in order to retain the replacement slate in position relative to the baton. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067340 | MODULAR FLOOR TILE WITH CONNECTOR SYSTEM - Modular floor tiles and modular floors are described herein. A modular floor tile may include a top surface, a plurality of edge surfaces, and a plurality of interlocking member for attachment to adjacent tiles. One interlocking member may include a protrusion having a curved interlocking portion. Another interlocking member may include a recess having a curved pocket portion. An interface between the curved interlocking portion of one tile and the curved pocket portion of another tile may allow pivot movement between the tiles. A modular floor may include a plurality of interlocking tiles connected to one another. Methods of forming a modular floor that includes a plurality of modular floor tiles are also disclosed. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067341 | WALL PANEL WITH EXTENDED INTEGRAL POST - A wall module for a modular wall structure integrates a wall panel portion with a post portion having top or upper and bottom or lower extensions and at least one groove for receiving for receiving a distal end portion of a wall panel portion of an adjacent module. The bottom/lower extension is set within an exposed portion of a reinforcing cage of a caisson or pier extending below grade and the reinforcing cage and bottom/lower extension are encapsulated with a material such as concrete to integrate the caisson or pier with the bottom/lower post extension. Integration of the caisson or pier with the module provides numerous economies of transportation and construction of the modular wall as well as increased safety and limitation of costs of repair. The top/upper post extension is of a length to accommodate the full height of the wall panel portion of an adjacent module to improve strength and stability of the modular mall. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067342 | EMBEDDED CLIP ATTACHMENT FOR CAST ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT - A clip is provided for use in securing a cast architectural element to a substrate, wherein the element has a stone shell having front, end, side and rear walls defining an internal cavity, the rear walls defining a rear opening, a core disposed in the internal cavity, a layer of mesh disposed upon the core, and a settable filler layer disposed upon the mesh in the rear opening, such that upon setting, the filler retains the clip in position. The clip includes a first clip portion with an eyelet, a second clip portion with at least one core engaging tooth, and a transition portion between the first and second clip portions which axially displaces the first and second portions, which are parallel to each other. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067343 | Framing Member Having Reinforced End - The present invention is directed to a framing member for use in a steel framed flooring structure. The framing member has a U-shaped rectangular cross section with two parallel spaced apart flanges and a central web bridging the flanges and connected to one edge of each of the flanges. The central web has an extension on each end thereof, the extension extending beyond the flanges a distance of at least half the width of the flange. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067344 | Spacer for welded wire reinforcement in concrete structures - A spacer is provided for attachment to a pair of intersecting reinforcement wires to space them from a form. The spacer has a base member having two opposite sides, one of the sides having two intersecting grooves for receiving therein a pair of intersecting reinforcement wires, and the other of the sides having a projection that projects outwardly therefrom a preselected distance to space the intersecting reinforcement wires a specified distance from a form. A cover member covers the one side of the base member. The cover member has fastening portions that coact with complementary fastening portions on the base member to fasten the cover member to the base member with the intersecting reinforcement wires sandwiched therebetween to thereby attach the spacer to the intersecting reinforcement wires. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067345 | Connector for Securing Metal Roofing Components, Metal Roof Assembly, and Method of Installing a Metal Roof - A connector for securing a roofing band to a roofing beam by a threaded fastener may include a circumferential flange portion, first and second recess extending within the circumferential flange portion sized to accept a roofing band, and a central portion extending within the circumferential flange portion between the first recess and the second recess, a middle area of the central portion being offset laterally from the circumferential flange portion by a distance enough to permit the roofing band to be slid through the first and second recesses so that the circumferential flange portion is located on a first side of the roofing band and the middle area of the central portion is located on a second side of the roofing band opposite the first side. A single fastener opening defined through the central portion, the fastener opening sized for receiving a threaded fastener therethrough for fastening the roofing band to a roofing beam. Related roofing assemblies and methods of construction are disclosed. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067346 | PREFABRITCATED FRAMING MEMBER SUPPORT SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING A PREFABRICATED FRAMING MEMBER SUPPORT SYSTEM IN A CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION - The disclosure relates to a prefabricated framing member support system and methods for installing such a system with a horizontal framing member, the horizontal framing member having a top chord, a bottom chord, a web connecting the top chord to the bottom chord and a framing member cross sectional end profile. The prefabricated support system includes an integrated rim board component having a substantially L-shaped cross sectional end profile. The integrated rim board component includes a substantially vertical portion and a substantially horizontal portion. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067347 | STRAP FOR SECURING A STORM PANEL TO A TRACK - A strap to secure bolts at a proper spacing for installing a storm panel to a track using bolts and fasteners. The strap holds the bolts in place, allowing ease of storm panel installation. The storm panels are typically used to protect building openings, such as windows and doors, during periods of bad weather. The storm panels may also be used for security purposes. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067348 | CORRUGATED DECKING FLOORING SYSTEM - The invention includes a corrugated decking flooring system. The corrugated decking flooring system can include a corrugated deck having at least two flutes and a trough between the flutes. A sound insulation layer generally conformal with both the flutes and the troughs of the corrugated deck can be provided. An underlayment layer can be provided over the sound insulation layer. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067349 | Compresent insulation arrangement for building openings - A window frame insulation assembly and sealing arrangement, comprising an elongated, extruded block of foam material having a first or inner side and a second or outer side. A unitary air fin is co-extruded therewith. The air fin comprises an elongated flange of flexible foam material. The air fin and the elongated block define an elongated receiving-channel that is filled with a foam compression rod there between creating a seal for blocking air and moisture from a building in which said window frame assembly has been placed. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067350 | UNDERDECK DRAINAGE - Drainage under a deck can be performed by a structure that includes hanging components and corrugated panels. For example, a hanging component can have connected first and second portions, with the first portion being connected to hang from one of the joists and extending downward to where it connects to the second portion, which is below the joist. The second portion can be connected to support of at least one of the panels from above. The upper surfaces of panels are sloped so that drainage occurs from a high part to a low part. The direction of slope and the direction of corrugations are not perpendicular, and can be approximately the same. The hanging components can, for example, be L-shaped brackets, U-shaped, or inverted T-shaped, and can be integrally formed by extrusion of plastic or can be metal. The panels can be corrugated plastic or metal sheets. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067351 | System and method for the rapid manufacturing of concrete modular housing units - A system for accelerated manufacturing of concrete modular housing units including a first deck platform including a plurality of exterior movable wall forms. A second deck platform including a plurality of exterior movable wall forms. A first concrete slab is placed on the first deck platform. At least one core including a plurality of core walls placed on the first concrete slab. The exterior movable wall forms of the first deck platform are positioned proximate the core walls to define a wall space there between configured to receive wet concrete and create a first concrete modular housing unit. A second concrete slab is placed on the second deck platform. Wet concrete in the wall space is allowed to set a until it is partially cured and then the at least'one core is removed from the first concrete slab and placed on the second concrete slab such that the at least one core can be reused one or more times during a predetermined amount of time to create a least a second concrete modular housing unit while the first concrete modular housing unit is still curing. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067352 | FLOOR CONSTRUCTION METHOD IN MACHINERY PRECEDING CONVEYANCE AREA IN BUILDING - In a method of floor construction in a machinery preceding conveyance area of a building, such as a nuclear power plant, a floor of the building is divided into two work zones, floor and outer wall construction is performed in one of the work zones of the divided work zones of the floor as building work, preceding carry-in articles is installed in sequence as electric/mechanic equipment installing working, and partition wall construction which is building work is performed. In the other work zone, construction work of the floor and outer walls is performed as building working during the electric/mechanic equipment installing working in the aforementioned one of the divided work zone. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067353 | Wind power equipment and assembly - In one example, we describe a method of construction and assembly for a very large wind power generator (or windmill or wind turbine unit), for sea, coast line, or in-land installment. In other examples, we describe the improvements on components of a wind power generator (or windmill or wind turbine unit). In one example, we describe a method of avoiding or minimizing problems with the weather forecasts or military radar interferences, for large wind mills or wind farms. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067354 | TILE PUSHER FOR FLOOR TILES - A tile pusher includes a base, on which a bar is provided for reciprocation and a driving member is provided for rotation. The bar and the driving member have teeth to be meshed with each other. An exerting member is connected to an end of the bar, and an operating member connected to the driving member to be operated to turn the driving member. User may operate the operating member to move the exerting member toward or backward to press a floor tile on a neighboring floor tile. A lock device is provided on the base to hold the exerting member at a very position that the exerting member may keep pressing the floor tile for a period. In addition, the present invention further provides a reverse exerting member on the base to press the floor tile close to a wall. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067355 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING AND HIGH-PRESSURE TREATMENT OF PRODUCTS - The disclosure relates to a packaging machine for packaging products, in particular food, wherein the packaging machine comprises at least one packaging station for producing packagings that accommodate products, and at least one high-pressure treatment station for high-pressure treatment of the products contained in the packagings. The disclosure is characterized in that a central control system for the packaging station and the high-pressure treatment station are provided. The disclosure moreover also relates to a method for operating such a packaging machine. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067356 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRODUCT WRAPPING - An aim assembly includes a hub movable about a central axis and at least one support operably connected to the hub. At least one arm is operably connected to the at least one support and thereby movable about the central axis in a predetermined path. At least one adjustment mechanism is located at the central axis and is capable of altering the predetermined path during movement of the at least one support about the central axis. A method of operating an arm assembly includes locating at least one hub at a central axis and moving at least one arm about the central axis in a predetermined path. The at least one arm is operably connected to the at least one hub via at least one support. An adjustment mechanism is engaged thereby altering the predetermined path during movement of the at least one arm about the central axis. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067357 | Machine for wrapping individual round crop bales with plastic film - A machine for wrapping individual round crop bales with plastic film as they are rolled along the ground is disclosed having a frame, with an arm situated over the center of the bale, a rotating arm, attached to the end of the frame arm, a holder for the film roll attached to the rotating arm, allowing the roll to turn as the film feeds out, a roller mounted to the frame to push and roll the bale on the ground on its horizontal axis, as it is wrapped by the rotating arm, rotating on a vertical axis, resulting in a completely wrapped bale. In the preferred embodiment, the machine is mounted on the three point hitch of a tractor, with the rotating arm powered by the tractor hydraulics, and an optional “ground” roller mounted to the frame to support the wrapper close to the ground while wrapping. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067358 | Packing and Presentation of Ice-Cream in the Form of Scoops - A method, System and Dressing of ice-cream & Desserts for enhancing the commercial value further by using the compatible container system. Features include the use of a premium container system, that provides an instant step in presenting multi facets of various desserts, which supplement in a area where speedy delivery in a short time is required, with less inventory includes less infrastructure & coordination of equipments which already exists. However, the infrastructure & equipments has limitations without the method, system and compatible container. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067359 | INTEGRAL DOUBLE BAG FOR VACUUM BAGGING A COMPOSITE PART AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Composite parts such as plastic laminates are formed using a pre-assembled, integral double bag to vacuum bag the part. The double bag is formed of two sheets of bag material that are cut to pre-determined width dimensions, with the width of one sheet being less than that of the other. The bag sheets are prealigned and then attached to each other by spaced apart bonds between the sheets which hold the bag sheets in registered relationship to each other when the double bag is placed over the part and sealed to a tool base. The attachment bonds may be formed by ultrasonic welding, heat sealing or an adhesive. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067360 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HIGH POROSITY GRAPHITE CAPILLARY STRUCTURE - A method for manufacturing high porosity graphite capillary structure includes preparing electrically conductive portions that are mateable to form an enclosed container, placing the electrical conductive portion that is connected to a negative terminal of a power source and a target material connected to a positive terminal into an electrolyte solution to form a basic micro-structure on the portion, subjecting the portion to a physical vapor deposition to deposit graphite on the basic micro-structure through sputtering to form a capillary structure primarily formed of graphite, combing the electrically conductive portions so treated to form the enclosed container that is then subjected to air evacuation and filling of a working fluid therein. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067361 | BEVERAGE SOCK - A beverage sock is disclosed and includes: a tube of material comprising two opposing ends, wherein one of the ends is open, and a handle coupled to the tube at or near the open end of the tube. Methods of using a beverage sock are also disclosed that includes: providing a beverage sock comprising a tube of fabric or material comprising two opposing ends, wherein one of the ends is open, and a handle coupled to the tube at or near the open end of the tube; providing at least one beverage; inserting the at least one beverage into the beverage sock such that the at least one beverage is inserted and kept in an upright position. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067362 | Container Bottom and Methods - A method of loading a plurality of articles in a container. The method can include providing a container having a body and defining an interior chamber, providing a stack of articles comprising snack pieces having a convex surface, inserting the stack of articles at least partially into the interior chamber, and reorienting the leading article by forcing the leading article against the inner surface such that the convex surface of the article cooperates with the inner surface. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067363 | CHILD-RESISTANT MEDICATION CONTAINER - The child-resistant medication container includes:
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20110067364 | Carriage For A Stretch Wrapping Machine - A stretch wrap assembly comprising a base, a turntable mounted on the base, a column on the base and a carriage movable upon the column. The carriage includes a first, second, third and fourth nip rollers and first and second pre-stretch rollers. The carriage is configured to have stretch wrap threaded through the carriage from a roll of stretch wrap, around a portion of a circumference of the first nip roller, the first pre-stretch roller, the second pre-stretch roller, and the fourth nip roller and to the package. The nip rollers can be on a chassis to be able to move rotationally and laterally relative to the first pre-stretch roller and the second pre-stretch roller. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067365 | Dally Post with Removable Cap and Sleeveless Dally Device - An apparatus attached to the tree of a saddle in lieu of a conventional saddle horn consisting of a post of rectangular prismatic configuration with a receiving chamber for insertion of a quick release locking pin, a cap with a quick release locking pin attached to and protruding from the bottom thereof that may be detached and reattached to the post within seconds, and a dally device with a rectangular prismatic central void of complimentary dimensions to the post, having a hyperboloid external configuration and being symmetrical in both the horizontal and vertical planes such that the device may be rotated and/or inverted about the post so that it may be quickly and easily manipulated to numerous positions to generate even wear about the exterior, thus increasing the longevity of the device and improving the safety and effectiveness of dallying. | 2011-03-24 |