16th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110089649 | STRUT FOR SKI ASSEMBLY - A strut to connect a ski assembly to a snowmobile suspension comprising a spindle having at least one attachment point to secure the spindle to suspension components and having a first abutment face. A saddle assembly extending from the spindle for connection to the ski assembly and having a second abutment face oppositely directed to the first abutment face. A connector to hold the abutment faces in engagement to provide a unitary strut. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089650 | Skateboard Backpack System - Disclosed are a backpack skateboard system and methods for use thereof in which a skateboard is movably attached to a backpack, so that the skateboard can pivot 180° along the longitudinal axis thereof and rotate 90° into a folded configuration in which the skateboard is substantially parallel to the backpack with rear wheels of the skateboard facing the backpack and pivot 180° along the longitudinal axis thereof and to rotate 90° into an unfolded configuration in which the skateboard is substantially perpendicular to the backpack with the rear wheel assembly positioned downward. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089651 | SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING GOODS - A “SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING GOODS” comprising a structure ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089652 | MATERIAL HANDLING CART AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A material handling cart for transporting a load of materials is provided. The material handling cart includes a base frame, a support frame coupled to the base frame, and a shelf coupled to at least one of the support frame and the base frame, the shelf pivotable between a raised position in which the shelf is adjacent the support frame and a lowered position in which the shelf is seated atop of the base frame, the shelf configured to receive the load of materials. The material handling cart also includes a flexible restraining member removably coupled to the support frame, the flexible restraining member configured to be adjustably tensioned about the load of materials to secure the load of materials to the base frame and the support frame during transport. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089653 | TROLLEY AND A WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR A TROLLEY - A trolley ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089654 | MOTORCYCLE POSITIONING CREEPER - A motorcycle positioning creeper allows a medium to large motorcycle to be easily mounted on the positioning creeper and easily moved to any desired position on a horizontal surface. The motorcycle positioning creeper comprises an H-frame support panel and four wheels. The H-frame support panel comprises a low slung panel, four protrusions and four protrusion strengtheners. The low slung panel has a front, a rear and four corners. The protrusions are formed individually at the corners, protrude up and out and are separated from adjacent protrusions by a distance greater than a motorcycle tire width, and each protrusion has a sloped connector and a raised mounting surface. The four protrusion strengtheners are mounted respectively at the corners, and each protrusion strengthener connects to the low slung panel and the corresponding sloped connector and raised mounting surface. The four wheels are mounted rotatably respectively under the raised mounting surfaces. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089655 | Wheel Speed Sensing System and Method - An improved speed sensing system is disclosed for a machine, such as a truck, that has an axle with an end and an axis. The machine further includes a sensor non-rotatably coupled to the end of the axle and coaxial with the axis. A wheel hub is rotatably coupled to the axle and a wheel cover is coupled to the wheel hub. The machine further includes a magnet coaxially disposed with the axis and coupled to the wheel cover for rotation about the axis as the wheel rotates. The sensor generates signals based on the rotational speed of the magnet and the wheel. For non-rotating axles that are solid or include solid spindles, a passageway for a communication line between the sensor and electronic control module (ECM) may be easily drilled thereby making the disclosed system easy to add to an existing machine or vehicle. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089656 | MANUAL-SWINGING SCOOTER - A manual-swinging scooter includes a steering stem with a handle, a fixture extending therefrom, two main frames with treadles outwardly extending from the fixture, and a wheel assembly connected to the fixture and the main frames, respectively. A swingable assembly pivotally disposed between each main frame and frame wheel has a support seat vertically coupled to the main frame, a base with a bevel surface inclinably disposed on the support seat, a rotary shaft pivoting to the support seat, a connecting shaft respectively engaged with the rotary shaft and the frame wheel, and a brace disposed on the connecting shaft for slidably propping against the bevel surface and for the connecting shaft to swing relative to the bevel surface. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089657 | VEHICLE STEERING DEVICE - A steering device includes left and right arm mechanisms each including a front arm and a rear arm whose one ends are rotatably connected to a wheel-mounting portion at wheel-side connecting points and whose other ends are rotatably connected at body-side connecting points. The front arm and rear arm of the arm mechanisms each include a plurality of links, and adjacent links are rotatably connected to each other at an intermediate connecting point. An arm driving device drives the arm mechanisms independently from each other such that the angles of individual links around the connecting points are uniquely determined. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089658 | STABILIZER FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE - A stabilizer bar for a commercial vehicle which comprises an elongate torsion spring ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089659 | Weight Displacement Steering Mechanism - A steering mechanism that operates by shifting weight in the desired direction. One embodiment includes an arm perpendicularly hinged to the underside of a platform. Connected to the bottom of the arm is a pivoting axle, which is in turn linked to a series of gears that lead back to the platform to form concurrent motion between the platform and axle. Supporting the platform in place is a pair of springs fastened to the arm on hinged mounts secured in place by a pair of stationary mounts fixed to the platform. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089660 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED BRAKE MOUNTING AND SUSPENSION ARM - A method of constructing a vehicle suspension system includes forming a suspension arm having a pivot connection at an end thereof, and a brake mounting integrally formed with the suspension arm; and then securing the suspension arm to an axle. A suspension system includes an axle and a suspension arm having a pivot connection which pivotably connects the axle to a vehicle frame, whereby the axle is vertically displaceable relative to the frame. At least one brake shoe is pivotably mounted to the suspension arm. Another suspension system includes a suspension arm having a pivot connection at an end thereof, and a brake spider integrally formed with the suspension arm. The brake spider includes at least one opening which receives a brake shoe pivot therein. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089661 | Bicycle Axle Assembly - The invention relates to a bicycle axle assembly comprising an axle formed as a carrier part for a hub, a clamping device for clamping the bicycle axle assembly in a bicycle wheel axle holder, and a stop device formed to secure the axle of the bicycle axle assembly in the axial direction in the clamped state of the clamping device. The stop device has a stop member that comprises a stop of the stop device. The stop is springy in the radial direction. The bicycle axle assembly is formed such that the stop, which is springy in the radial direction, secures the axle in the axial direction in the clamped state of the clamping device and releases the axle in the axial direction in the released state of the clamping device. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089662 | MOTORCYCLE SIDE KICKSTAND DOLLY - A motorcycle side kickstand dolly used with one or two conventional wheel dollies that allows a medium to large motorcycle to be mounted easily on the dollies and moved easily to any desired position on a horizontal surface. The motorcycle side kickstand dolly in accordance with the present invention comprises an H-frame support panel, a side kickstand brace and four wheels. The H-frame support panel comprises a low-slung panel and four protrusions. The low-slung panel has four corners. The protrusions are formed respectively on the corners and protrude up and out from the corners. The side kickstand brace is mounted on the low-slung panel between two adjacent protrusions and has an upper edge, a recess and a strengthening lip. The recess is formed downward from the upper edge. The strengthening lip is formed on and protrudes transversely from the upper edge. The wheels are mounted rotatably respectively under the protrusions. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089663 | STAND DEVICE FOR MOTORCYCLE - A stand device for a motorcycle includes an interlocking mechanism having a coil-formed stand spring connected to a stand at one end thereof. A spring support member has a spring support portion connected with the other end of the stand spring and is interlocked and connected to an operating element so that the position of the spring support portion can be changed according to a manual operation of an operating element. The position of the spring support portion determined according to the operation of the operating element toward the erect position side is so set that the stand spring is put in the state of urging the stand toward the erect position side. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089664 | STAND DEVICE FOR MOTORCYCLE - A stand device for a motorcycle includes an interlocking mechanism having a coil-formed stand spring connected to a stand at one end thereof. A spring support member has a spring support portion connected with the other end of the stand spring and is interlocked and connected to an operating element so that the position of the spring support portion can be changed according to a manual operation of an operating element. The position of the spring support portion determined according to the operation of the operating element toward the erect position side is so set that the stand spring is put in the state of urging the stand toward the erect position side. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089665 | Locking Cable Actuator - A cable actuator comprises a housing, a handle, and a locking pin. The handle is pivotally connected to the housing and is moveable between a released position and a locked position. The handle has a slot that terminates in a locking detent. The locking pin has a first end configured to pass through the slot and a second end configured to engage the locking detent. The locking pin is biased toward engagement with the locking detent such that when the lever is pivoted to the locked position, the locking detent aligns with the locking pin permitting the second end to engage the locking detent. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089666 | INTERCOMMUNICATING GANGWAY BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO ROAD MODULES DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO FORM A ROAD TRAIN OR SET - An intercommunicating gangway in that two successive road modules ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089667 | UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION METHOD THEREFOR - Upper coupler assemblies for mounting coupling devices to trailers, and methods for inspecting upper coupler assemblies. The upper coupler assemblies include a housing having first and second members that define a cavity therebetween. At least the second member has a through-hole adapted to receive a coupling device, such as a kingpin. The cavity contains at least one fluid-tight chamber, more preferably multiple gas-tight and liquid-tight chambers by walls within the cavity. The coupler assembly has at least one fluid inlet for introducing and/or withdrawing a fluid (liquid and/or gas) from one or more of the chambers. The integrity of the upper coupler assembly can be evaluated by introducing or removing a gas from the one or more chambers and detecting the presence of any gas leaks in the one or more chambers. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089668 | TOWABLE IMPACT ATTENUATOR - A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end and a rear end, and a restraint element disposed adjacent the front end and capable of being coupled to a towing vehicle. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The restraint element is operable between at least an impact condition and a non-impact condition. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089669 | TRAILER-HITCH SYSTEM AND METHOD - A trailer-hitch system comprises a hitch frame adapted to be secured to a vehicle and having a receiver for accommodating a foremost end of a mount unit. The mount unit has a member portion in mating engagement with the receiver of the hitch frame. A connector for connection with a trailer is provided at a rearmost end. The trailer-hitch system also comprises a mechanism actuated to press a portion of the member portion against the receiver for locking the mount unit into the mating engagement with the receiver. A method for locking a mount unit in a receiver of a hitch frame is also provided. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089670 | FOLDABLE STROLLER - The invention relates to a foldable child stroller, mobile from an unfolded position to a folded position, and comprising a seat portion, a backrest, and at least three legs, and: | 2011-04-21 |
20110089671 | FOLDING TRANSPORT CART - The invention relates to a folding transport cart which in a parking configuration has a minimum extension and in a operative configuration has a maximum extension in a transverse direction which comprises: two side parts which extend substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction of the transport cart, and a folding base part which comprises two flat base segments which are each connected on one base side axis for articulated movement to one side part and are connected on a common base central axis for articulated movement to one another so that they can be folded inwards into the transport cart. In order to ensure an easy reliable fold up and unfolding the transport cart according to the invention is characterised by a base locking mechanism for locking the folding base part in the operative configuration and a cover part which is connected for articulated movement to one of the side parts wherein the base locking mechanism releases the folding base part when the cover part is folded inwards into the transport cart. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089672 | Steering Wheel Unit - A steering wheel unit for a motor vehicle. The steering wheel unit has a steering wheel and an airbag module ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089673 | VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLADDING ELEMENT FOR A COLUMN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A vehicle passenger compartment cladding element is provided for a column of a motor vehicle with a head airbag module arranged in the area of the column, which has a base body with an open profile cross section, and a front cover, which accommodates an attachment bracket for securing to a vehicle structure and at least one support element, which to be supported against the vehicle structure is arranged to the side of the attachment bracket toward the edge of the base body on the front cover. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089674 | STROLLER COVERS - A removable cover for use on a baby stroller designed to look like a vehicle or other unique design. The removable cover includes a first panel configured to wrap around the baby stroller, a plurality of fasteners affixed to the panel and configured to change an overall size of the removable cover, an opening in the removable cover configured to allow access to a handle and seating area of the baby stroller, and an internal frame affixed to the panel and configured to provide support for the panel such that the removable cover has a unique design. Various accessories may be included in the removable cover depending on the unique design. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089675 | COMPOSITION BOOK - A composition book having a front and back cover and a plurality of pages stitched together wherein the plurality of pages may have hole punches and the front and back cover may have hole punches such as to allow the composition book to fit within a binder and wherein the plurality of pages are perforated such that they may be removed from the composition book. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089676 | METHOD OF CHECKING THE AUTHENTICITY OF A DOCUMENT WITH A CO-LAMINATED FABRIC LAYER INSIDE - A method to test the authenticity of a document ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089677 | SECURITY SHEET INCLUDING A RIBBON PRESENTING A ZONE OF REDUCED OPACITY - A sheet comprising a fiber substrate and at least one ribbon defining at least one zone of reduced opacity, the sheet including at least two complementary security elements situated respectively on either side of said at least one ribbon and of complementarity that is observable in show-through by virtue of the zone of reduced opacity. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089678 | LAMINATED LOTTERY TICKET CONSTRUCTION - A lottery ticket is printed onto two substrate sheets where the sheets are laminated together with both of equal length and with the top sheet approximately half the width of the bottom sheet and arranged along one side edge of the bottom sheet leaving approximately half of the bottom sheet exposed and free to fold over the top sheet. A series of break open windows is provided in the front surface of the top sheet which can be opened by a player to expose some of the game indicia printed onto the front face of the bottom sheet and covered also by a layer of scratchoff. Some of the game indicia is located on the front surface of the bottom sheet and is covered by a layer of scratchoff material so that it is on the inside when the bottom sheet is folded over. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089679 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING TUBULAR MEMBERS - The present invention provides an apparatus for repairing the outer sheath of a pipe, said apparatus comprising a sleeve ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089680 | Insertion Coupling - An insertion coupling which can be used for example for a vacuum line consists of an insertion part and a sleeve part (1), wherein a locking element (5), which can be brought into engagement with a retaining rib of the insertion part, and an actuation element (10) are integrally formed on a housing tab (9) which extends in an arc-shaped manner around a longitudinal axis of the sleeve part (1) and can be elastically deflected radially. A movement of the locking element (5) in a radially outward direction and thus a release of the engaged state between the sleeve part (1) and the insertion part is possible by moving the actuation element (10) in an actuation direction (13). A construction which is particularly simple in design is produced owing to the small number of parts. The sleeve part (1) is provided with a window, by means of which a correct engaged state of the locking element with the retaining rib can be visually checked. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089681 | SUPPLY STOP WITH CONNECTION VERIFICATION - An apparatus for connecting a conduit has a body attaching to the conduit, a seal having a shape extending around and minimizing leakage from the conduit, and a activator for enabling the seal so that the seal minimizes leakage from the conduit if the conduit is properly inserted in the body. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089682 | Method for manufacturing a wall connector - The method for the manufacture of wall connector pieces is based on a thin-walled tubular blank which is first reduced in diameter at least one, preferably both ends in order to increase the wall thickness. In this way, a basis is provided for further shaping, for example, the manufacture of a connector piece ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089683 | TUBE RETAINER - A retaining clamp for retaining a tube on a barbed connector. The clamp includes a collet, having a first portion sized to fit over a tube on a barbed connector, and a plurality of fingers extending from the first portion for fitting behind the barb of a connector, the fingers having inward extensions at their distal ends for urging the tube against the connector behind the barb. The clamp also includes a sleeve, sized to fit over the collet and to urge the fingers on the collet inwards to retain the tube on the connector. The collet and sleeve are held in position with a ratchet. In addition, one of the sleeve or the collet includes an inward projection for urging the tube against the end of the barb on the barbed connector in use. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089684 | ANTI-ROTATION GRIPPER RING - An apparatus for minimizing rotation of a conduit has a housing that has a keyway and envelops the conduit. A gripper holds the conduit and opposes rotation of it. The gripper has a key for cooperating with the keyway such that the housing does not rotate about the gripper. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089685 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING A COILED TUBING CONNECTION - A coiled tubing connection system is used in a well. A connector having an engagement end is used to couple a wellbore device to the end of a coiled tubing. The connector is spoolable, and the engagement end comprises engagement features that facilitate formation of a connection that is dependable and less susceptible to separation. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089686 | SECURING MECHANISM FOR A COUPLING DEVICE - A securing mechanism for a coupling device is provided for allowing one wearing a protective mask to drink fluids from a standard drinking fluid container. The device enables a secure connection of a gas mask to a chemical-biological warfare resistant water pouch to provide safe drinking water in contaminated environments. The securing mechanism is designed to interface with a variety of currently available coupling devices, particularly for mask drinkstraw systems, and is particularly well suited for an AVON™ type fitting. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089687 | MODULAR FITTING WITH GRIPPING DEVICE FOR CONDUITS - A modular fitting for conduits such as tube and pipe comprises a universal body ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089688 | THREAD-LOCKABLE PIPE COUPLING ASSEMBLY - A thread-lockable pipe coupling assembly and in particular to such an assembly wherein the pipe coupling is manually coupled by conical threading. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089689 | Dynamically Tuned Wave Energy Converter - A wave energy converter comprises a pitching floating vessel and means for converting the pitching motion to electrical power. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089690 | DEVICE FOR CONVERTING WAVE ENERGY INTO USEABLE ENERGY, PARTICULARLY ELECTRICAL ENERGY, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - The invention relates to a device ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089691 | GEARLESS TURBO-GENERATOR - An auxiliary power unit includes a gas generator that produces a flow of gases to drive a free power turbine that directly drives an electric generator. The electric generator is driven by the free power turbine at a desired speed without the use of step down gearing to provide a lighter weight and more cost effective electric power generating system. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089692 | System and Method for Controlling a Wind Turbine - A system to control a wind turbine, including meteorological instruments for measuring ambient climatic conditions, and generating corresponding meteorological signals, a memory for storing an icing tolerance, a first calculator for calculating an overall icing probability based on the meteorological signals and a controller for stopping the wind turbine when the overall probability of icing is greater than the icing tolerance. Also disclosed is a method for controlling a wind turbine, including the steps of a) measuring ambient climatic conditions and generating corresponding meteorological signals; b) storing in memory an icing tolerance; c) calculating an overall probability of icing based on the meteorological signals; and d) stopping the wind turbine when the overall probability of icing is greater than the icing tolerance. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089693 | WIND ENERGY POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM REDUCING GEARBOX STRESS AND IMPROVING POWER STABILITY - A wind energy power conversion system includes a gearbox, a generator, an AC to DC power converter, a DC link, and a DC to AC power converter, and at least one ultracapacitor module connected in parallel on the DC link. A method of reducing stress on a wind turbine gearbox can be performed by obtaining an unwanted frequency of the wind energy power conversion system gearbox; determining an input torque value on the input shaft of the gearbox as a function of time; determining a frequency of the input torque value; and adjusting a torque on the output shaft of the gearbox based on the unwanted frequency. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089694 | WIND TURBINE GENERATOR SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME - A wind turbine generator system includes: a wind turbine rotor including a blade having a variable pitch angle; a generator driven by the wind turbine rotor; and a control unit controlling the output power of the generator and the pitch angle of the blade in response to the rotational speed of the wind turbine rotor or the generator. The control unit performs a first control in which the output power is controlled in accordance with a predetermined power-rotational speed curve until the rotational speed is increased to reach a predetermined rated rotational speed, and performs a second control in which the output power is controlled to a predetermined rated power when the rotational speed exceeds the rated rotational speed; the control unit is responsive to the pitch angle for maintaining a state of performing the second control is or for switching to a state of performing the first control, when the rotational speed is reduced below the rated rotational speed after the control unit is once placed into the state of performing the second control. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089695 | Method and Apparatus for Improved Hydropower Generation at Existing Impoundments - A floatable or moveable and/or fixed frame for insertion of power generating modules to generate power from impounded water through the frame in lock and dam and other settings presenting head potential and moving water. The frame is prefabricated and moved onto site as a module or modules, or as a ballastable marine hulled device with positions in the frame for insertion of modular elements including a generator, a turbine and a spacer for configuring a generating cell in different positions within the frame. A gantry positioned on the frame permits easy movement of individual modules into position. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089696 | Power generating buoy - An electric power generating buoy capable of generating power by scavenging energy from ocean wave motion. The power generating buoy includes float element adapted to float up and down following wave motion and an electric generator system with a spring loaded spool mechanism adapted to drive the rotor of the electric generator. It also includes an anchor element and a tension element attached to an anchor and the spring loaded spool mechanism and adapted to spin the spring loaded spool mechanism to generate electric current when wave action causes the float element to rise relative to the anchor element. Preferred embodiments of the buoy will deliver a minimum of 100 Watts of average power from the wave motion characteristic of moderate sea state (sea state 3), with less power from slight sea state (sea state 2) and more power from higher sea states. The basic power generation scheme will rely on harnessing the mechanical energy of the wave as it repeatedly pushes the buoyant surface float against a ballast force through the distance corresponding to the wave height. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089697 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HARVESTING ENERGY FROM OCEAN WAVES - A method and device for generating electricity from ocean waves. The device includes at least one magnetostrictive element and one or more electrically conductive coils or circuits. When the magnetostrictive element is deployed in a body of water, the motion of the body of water, including wave motion, causes changes in the strain of the magnetostrictive element. The electrically conductive coil or circuit is within the vicinity of the magnetostrictive element. A corresponding change in magnetic field around the magnetostrictive element generates an electric voltage and/or electric current in the electrically conductive coil or circuit. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089698 | Combination solar and dual generator wind turbine - A single or dual aligned synchronized generator and variable speed direct drive wind turbine for installation on a wind farm, solar and wind powered self watering farm, building, light post, atop roofs and other mountable locations employs either a vertical or horizontal shaft less wind turbine system. The system takes advantage of low or high wind speed conditions with specially designed geometrically shaped turbine blades of light weight. The hollow center allows the turbine to operate under less weight and stress than traditional turbine systems. The blades are designed to minimize negative forces, stresses and drag. Electrical energy may be stored or directly transmitted to a grid system. In addition the system employs a photovoltaic panel to collect solar energy to be used in addition to the wind energy created. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089699 | VERTICAL WIND TURBINE HAVING BLADES WITH VARYING GEOMETRY - The invention relates to a wind turbine with vertical! axis and having a plurality of axlal{umlaut over (υ)}y extending turbine blades ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089700 | WALL MOUNTED WIND TURBINE AND METHODS OF USE AND INSTALLATION - The present invention is a wall mounted wind turbine used to produce power that includes a wind turbine that is mounted uprightly, a plurality of wind blades that are integral to the wind turbine that receives incoming exterior wind and that rotate around the wind turbine to produce power and a triangular-shaped wind guard that encapsulates and protects top, sides and back of the wind turbine and the wind blades, while allowing exterior wind to enter front of the wind turbine and enhancing the wind turbine performance. There is also advertising indicia disposed on the triangular-shaped wind guard to provide on-premises advertising that can be illuminated or non-illuminated. There is also a sign cabinet embodiment and method of use. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089701 | Methods and apparatus for generating electrical energy based on waste air flow - Methods and apparatus are provided for generating electrical power employing a horizontal axis wind turbine operatively coupled to a permanent magnet generator/alternator and mounted vertically above a waste air flow source so that vertically ascending waste air from the waste air flow source impacts the turbine and causes the permanent magnet generator/alternator to generate electrical power. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089702 | FLUIDKINETIC ENERGY CONVERTER - A fluidkinetic energy converter includes a passageway-filled enclosure. Turbines are mounted in the passageways and fluid flow may be concentrated on subparts of the turbines by inner fluid flow deflectors or dividers. The energy converter enclosure can include dividers at both inlets and outlets in order to be adaptable for either river or tidal environments. Notably, apart from the turbines and energy generating components, the enclosure may be implemented such as to have no moving parts, thereby reducing complexity, cost, and weight. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089703 | RECIPROCAL SPRING ARRANGEMENT FOR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A vehicle energy harvester including a subunit having an upper surface forming a roadway surface; a vehicle activated treadle on the subunit, the vehicle activated treadle moveable between a first position in which an upper surface of the treadle is at an angle with respect to the upper surface of the roadway surface and a second position in which the upper surface of the treadle is flush with the upper surface of the roadway surface; a generator that generates power in response to movement of the vehicle activated treadle from the first position to the second position and from the second position to the first position. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089704 | SAND DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR A RAIL VEHICLE - The invention relates to a suction nozzle insert for arranging in a storage container of a sand discharge device of a rail vehicle, through which compressed air can flow which is fed in via a compressed air pipe, wherein the compressed air flows in succession through a nozzle, an injection chamber, a venturi pipe and then a sand feed pipe, wherein the injection chamber and the venturi pipe are located in a first hollow chamber, and furthermore at least one suction channel which connects the storage container with the injection chamber is provided in the housing of the suction nozzle insert, wherein the housing has a second hollow chamber which is arranged between the compressed air pipe and the nozzle, and at least one at least partially closable air channel is provided between this second hollow chamber and the first hollow chamber, wherein the air channel inlet lies in the second hollow chamber and the air channel outlet lies in the first hollow chamber. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089705 | CLOSING DEVICE COMPRISING A DETENT SPRING - Locking device ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089706 | ABSORBER ELEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK | 2011-04-21 |
20110089707 | ENERGY ABSORBER FOR A VEHICLE BUMPER ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to an energy absorber for a vehicle bumper assembly, comprising a thrust transmitting section ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089708 | MECHANICAL GRIPPERS UTILIZING ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTIVATION - A mechanical gripper adapted for grasping a plurality of differing objects, and comprising a plurality of fingers, wherein each finger includes at least one variable impedance member comprising an active material element, the element, when activated and deactivated, undergoes a reversible change in impedance, and the change in impedance enables the gripper to be advantageously reconfigured, and/or locked in a reconfigured state. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089709 | Gripper Apparatus and Method for Containers of Different Sizes - A gripper apparatus for removing and replacing objects such as containers or vials in an array of containers has a gripper head which extends downward from a support arm, a planetary gear assembly mounted in the gripper head including at least three planet gears, and at least one gripping pin extending downward from each planet gear and projecting beyond a lower end of the gripper head. A drive motor drives the planetary gear assembly to rotate the planet gears in opposite directions, moving the pins inward and outward along predetermined paths to grip and carry an object and release the object when in a desired location. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089710 | Drag-it-easy - An animal dragging method for the purpose of dragging or carrying game animal carcasses from one point to another. The method consists of one strap weaved through two holes on each end of a cylinder pipe. This pipe serves as a handle opposite the knotted strap convenient for holstering game animals. The pendulum-looking device allows for simple maneuvering when hooked onto the ankle(s) or neck(s) of a game animal(s). The knotted strap weaved through the cylinder pipe also allows for adjustment; depending on the size of the game animal it can hold up to several game animals. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089711 | Tailgate Lowering Apparatus and Method - A method for lowering a tailgate is disclosed. The method may include selecting a vehicle comprising a first side, a second side, a tailgate, and a first tailgate support. The tailgate may be connected to pivot with respect to the first and second sides through a range of motion. The first tailgate support may have a first end connected to the first side and a second end connected to tailgate. The method may further include detaching the first end of the first tailgate support from first side of the vehicle. Once a first extension link is selected, the first end of the first tailgate support may be connected to the first extension link. The first extension link may be connected to the first side. Once installed, the extension link may effectively lengthen the tailgate support, permitting the tailgate to hang lower than ninety degrees from its closed position. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089712 | TAILGATE DAMPING/DETENT SYSTEM - A tailgate damping and detent system is disclosed for a vehicle, including a tailgate lift assist system with a torque rod rotationally grounded between the tailgate at a first end and a first side of the vehicle's frame at a second end. “Damping” is achieved by increasing the diameter of the torque rod. The increased torque rod diameter overcompensates for the weight of the tailgate, so that this increased load decelerates the tailgate starting from the neutral balance point to the fully open position. The speed of the tailgate approaches zero at the end of the travel of the tailgate to the fully open position, which greatly reduces the “slam” at the end of travel. The tailgate is held in the open position by a link detent system. There is a slot in the gate side of the link that a spring loaded pin latches into. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089713 | VEHICLE INTERIOR PART - A door trim | 2011-04-21 |
20110089714 | ROLLER ASSEMBLY FOR SLIDING VEHICLE CLOSURE - A roller assembly for a sliding vehicle closure includes a bracket secured to an associated sliding vehicle closure and a ball-type roller secured to the bracket at a location spaced apart from the associated sliding vehicle closure. The ball-type roller is fixed in position relative to the associated sliding vehicle closure during opening and closing thereof. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089715 | AUXILIARY DOOR LATCH SYSTEM - A door latch apparatus is described that is installable on a door of, for example, a camper, to make it easier for kids, small adults, those in wheelchairs and the like, who may have difficulty reaching a conventionally located door handle, to open the door from the outside. Kids or short adult will no longer need to climb up steps to open the door or ask an adult for assistance, and make it easier to gain access without walking up and down camper steps. The door latch apparatus includes a second exterior door latch mounted lower on the door which is linked to a first or upper door latch. Either latch can be used to open the door. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089716 | FAIRING MOUNTING SYSTEM - A fairing assembly is suitable for use with a heavy duty vehicle having a cab mounted to a frame, wherein relative motion occurs between the cab and the frame during vehicle operation. The fairing assembly extending downwardly from a lower portion of the cab and includes a fairing panel and a hinge for hingedly connecting an upper portion of the fairing panel to a lower portion of the cab. The hinge defines a hinge line extending in a generally longitudinal direction. The fairing assembly further includes a link having a first end rotatably connected to a lower portion of the fairing panel and a second end rotatably connected to the frame. The link substantially limits rotation of the fairing panel about the hinge line and rotates relative to the fairing panel to allow for relative motion between the frame and the cab. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089717 | Feeder hopper, a method for locking the walls of a feeder hopper and a locking means - Feeder hopper for a movable mineral material processing device, whose walls are arranged to be turned upward to a working position, and which are locked into said working position. To lock the walls, there is at least one locking means in connection with them, said locking means containing at least a locking member and transfer means. According to the method the locking member is transferred to the locking position with the transfer means. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089718 | STRUCTURAL ARRANGEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A structural arrangement of a motor vehicle, of a type including a cabin and a loading bed, between which a substantially vertical partition extends, of a type including a cabin floor that extends at a first height, and a loading floor of the bed that extends at a second height that differs from the first height of the cabin floor, and of a type including a hollow body that stiffens the structure and extends substantially vertically between the first height of the cabin floor and the second height of the loading floor. The hollow body includes two substantially vertical structural elements, and the first structural element is formed by the lower portion of the partition. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089719 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE FOR FITTING PILLAR GARNISH AND FENDER PANEL - A vehicle body structure for fitting a pillar garnish and a fender panel is provided which surely prevents a space formed yin the surface of a vehicle body from being viewed as black. The vehicle body structure includes a resin-made pillar garnish on a front surface side of a pillar of a vehicle body, a steel-made fender panel having an end on an end of the pillar garnish, and a seal member sealing a space between respective ends of the pillar garnish and the fender panel. The pillar garnish has an extending portion which extends in a direction from the end of the pillar garnish to the end of the fender panel. The fender panel has a flange which extends in a direction from the end of the fender panel to the end of the pillar garnish. The seal member is mounted on the extending portion and the flange. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089720 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING WASHER TANK TO VEHICLE BODY - There is provided a vehicle body structure for mounting a washer tank to a vehicle body, which prevents a fog lamp as a functional part in vicinity of the washer tank from being damaged when the fog lamp comes in contact with the washer tank at the time of a light collision. The vehicle body structure for mounting a washer tank includes a washer tank for being mounted to the vehicle body; and a fog lamp provided at a more frontward position than the washer tank in a traveling direction of the vehicle body, wherein the washer tank is provided with a through hole at a position opposing the fog lamp, and the through hole penetrates through the washer tank in the traveling direction of the vehicle body. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089721 | Module frame - A module frame for the windows and doors (also service doors) for motor homes and/or caravans has individual profile trims ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089722 | ROCKER PANEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a rocker panel ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089723 | HIGH CHAIRS AND METHODS TO USE THE SAME - High chairs and methods to use high chairs are disclosed. An example high chair includes a frame and a seat, wherein the seat defines a slot and is shaped to funnel spills toward the slot. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089724 | ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE FOR DUCT - An arrangement structure for a duct is provided, enabling formation of an air intake opening of the duct such as to be widely open on the side of a seatback and improvement in strength of a striker holding the seatback. The arrangement structure includes a vehicle seat with a seatback and a lock mechanism provided on the seatback and engaging with a striker supported on a vehicle sidewall to lock the seatback at a standing position; and the duct provided on the side of the seatback, extending in the up and down direction and flowing air. The striker has an inclined portion extending from the engaging position of the seatback and the lock mechanism toward outside with respect to a vehicle lateral direction and toward the vehicle rear side. The duct is disposed on the side of the seatback and on the front side of the inclined portion. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089725 | LEG SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR USE BEHIND A HEAD REST FOR AIR AND VEHICULAR TRAVEL - A leg supporting device for use behind a head rest for air and vehicular travel has a head rest support portion that fits over a head rest of a forwardly positioned seat and supports a back flap portion that hangs down behind the forwardly positioned seat. A pair of adjustment straps adjustably attach to the back flap portion and supports a foot support portion. A user slips one or both of their feet into the foot support portion and then adjusts the adjustment straps to support their feet at a desired height and position. The foot support portion handles to carry it. In use, the leg supporting device can be folded and placed within the foot support portion and carried using the handles until needed. One embodiment includes pockets for holding drinks, computer, and other carry-on items. A leg massage unit may be built in for additional relief. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089726 | CAR SEAT WITH INTEGRATED LEVEL INDICATOR - A child car seat includes a seat base configured to hold a child seat carrier and a level indicator system. The level indicator system includes a housing coupled to the seat base, a pendulum having a top portion with an opening and movably coupled to the housing and configured to permit rotation about an axis, and one or more pair of sensors coupled to the housing on opposing sides of the opening. The sensors and opening configured such that a first sensor on one side of the opening is in communication with a second sensor on the other side of the opening when the opening is substantially aligned with the first and second sensors. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089727 | PRETENSIONER FOR VEHICLE SEAT - The present pretensioner includes a cylinder ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089728 | Child car seat - A child car seat has at least one seat part with side walls forming armrests and an impact cushion, which is insertable between the side walls of the seat part and/or placeable thereon and is supported at the side walls. The impact cushion ends in front of the child sitting in the child car seat and has a transversely extending recess for insertion of at least one transverse belt. There are fixing points provided at both sides, at the vehicle seat and/or the bodywork for fastening the car seat to the automobile via fasteners. There are also fastening points provided at the two side walls of the seat part and/or at the backrest part, for fastening the fasteners and the transverse belt to the seat part. The fastening points can be mounted to be rotatable, or the fasteners, lock elements, metal plates or other retaining means can be rotatably mounted at the fastening points, so that an optimal cable line of the tightened belt sections automatically arises. A decoupled introduction of force into the fastening belts for the seat and into belts for retaining the impact cushion is achieved. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089729 | CAR SEAT WITH INTEGRATED CONTROL CONSOLE - A child car seat includes a seat base configured to hold a child seat carrier and a control console removably coupled to the seat base. The control console includes a user interface having at least one input and at least one output, circuitry configured to interface with other components of the child car seat, and a power source configured to provide power to the user interface. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089730 | CHAIR - There is provided a chair ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089731 | CAR SEAT WITH INTEGRATED RATCHET - A child car seat includes a seat base configured to hold a child seat carrier and a ratchet system. The ratchet system includes a housing coupled to the seat base, a handle movably coupled to the housing, and a spindle movably coupled to the handle and to the housing. The spindle has a longitudinal slot configured to hold a belt. The ratchet system is configured to move the spindle with the handle in a first direction and to move the handle in a second direction without moving the spindle. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089732 | CHILD SAFETY SEAT WITH A TRANSVERSE ENGAGING BASE - A child safety seat with a transverse engaging base is provided. The child safety seat has an engagement portion for engaging with the base in transverse direction. The base is formed with at least a transverse engaging space which includes a first upper abutting face, a second abutting face and a support face so as to receive and retain the child safety seat therebetween. A positioning element is operatively mounted between the child safety seat and the base, so as to releasably lock the child safety seat within the transverse engaging space. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089733 | ROCKING CHAIR - A rocking chair ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089734 | Adjustment mechanism and inclination-adjustable seat - An adjustment mechanism and an inclination-adjustable seat are provided. The inclination-adjustable seat comprises a connecting base, a seat frame, at least one adjustment mechanism and a supporting base, wherein the seat frame is connected to the connecting base, the adjustment mechanism is adapted to adjust the inclination of the inclination-adjustable seat and is connected to the seat frame and the connecting base, and the supporting base is connected to the connecting base for supporting the connecting base. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089735 | FITTING - A fitting for a vehicle seat is provided having a first fitting part, a second fitting part which is rotatable about an axis of rotation relative to the first fitting part, a locking bolt which is guided displaceably in a radical direction of displacement on the first fitting part and is intended for forming a locking mechanism with the second fitting part, and a driving element which is arranged movably between the fitting parts and is intended for the radical deployment and retrieving of the locking bolt. In order to seal the respective axial gap between the driving element and the fitting parts, a separate sealing component which provides a seal in relation to the axis of rotation is used. In the case of a fitting of this type, paint is prevented from penetrating via a central opening during a dip-coating process. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089736 | Seat Recliner Mechanism With Fold-Flat Feature - A vehicular seat assembly ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089737 | SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY - A seat assembly that includes a seat back, a support post disposed on the seat back, and a headrest moveably disposed on the support post. The headrest includes first and second transverse members disposed on the support post and a spindle assembly rotatably associated with the first and second transverse members. The spindle assembly rotates to permit movement of the headrest. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089738 | Headrest Set for Office Chair - A headrest set for office chairs includes a bracket whose lower end is fastened on a rear side of a seat back while a top end of the bracket connects with and supports a backside plate of the headrest, a headrest, and an elastic buffering member arranged between the backside plate of the headrest and the top end of the bracket. By deformation of an elastic member, the headrest set has buffering effects. When the user's head suddenly leans against a headrest surface or the user changes the posture from sitting to reclining, the impact caused by the reaction force of the headrest surface is buffered and the headrest surface is automatically adjusted so as to enhance comfort of the headrest. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089739 | Chair that is Assembled and Disassembled easily and Quickly - A chair includes a support frame, a seat frame detachably mounted on the support frame and a backrest frame detachably mounted on the support frame. Thus, the support frame, the seat frame and the backrest frame are combined together easily and quickly so that a user can assemble and disassemble the chair by himself without needing aid of any hand tool, thereby facilitating the user assembling and disassembling the chair. In addition, the support frame, the seat frame and the backrest frame are detached from and laminated with each other before assembly so as to reduce the whole volume of the chair and to decrease the cost of packaging, storage and transportation of the chair. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089740 | Chair Seat Pan and Chair Incorporating Same - A chair seat pan comprising a reinforced rear region, a reinforced pommel region, a pair of forward flexible regions which resiliently flex with respect to the reinforced regions under external pressure, and a continuous upper surface throughout the reinforced rear region, the reinforced pommel region, and the pair of flexible regions, for supporting a user. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089741 | Self inflating bellows chair - A self inflating bellows chair with a hollow bodied chair shape and an attached an air valve. The chair shape is molded from firm yet resilient plastic that has the ability to perform a compressible and expandable bellows function. The hollow bodied chair shape has expandable and compressible accordion type side and arm panels. The air valve is fixedly attached to the side wall of the chair. The air valve has a spring biased relief vent where air is allowed to escape when a valve cover plate is pushed by a user. A preferred embodiment includes the chair automatically expands when released from its flattened condition. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089742 | Vehicle Seat With Function of Absorbing Volatile Substances - A vehicle seat with a function of absorbing volatile substances in an interior of a vehicle with the seat is disclosed. The vehicle seat comprises a seat frame structure, a cushioned padding member supported on the seat frame structure, and a volatile substances-absorbing member provided on a surface of the cushioned padding member which faces the seat frame structure. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089743 | Motor Vehicle Seat Adjustment Mechanism, and Vehicle Seat - A motor vehicle seat adjustment mechanism, comprising: a first end-plate, a second end-plate pivoting about a pivot axis, a locking member which is movable from an inactive position to an active position, with the locking member comprising a first and a second guide surfaces, a guide member associated with the locking member, comprising a third and a fourth guide surfaces, with the third and fourth guide surfaces having a conical configuration which widens more than the first and second guide surfaces. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089744 | GUIDING SYSTEM FOR THE SAFETY BELT SECURING PASSENGERS OF A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a guiding system for the safety belt securing the passengers of a vehicle to their seat, comprising two lower anchor points and deflection means preferably fixed to the seat for redirecting the webbing from one of the lower anchors towards the rear part of the seat, towards a point arranged above the level of the deflection means, in which the deflection means comprise a groove in which the webbing is inserted, the end sections of the groove being convex curved, with the concavity directed towards the rear part of the backrest of the seat, and the outer edge of the front wall of the groove being formed by a bearing surface with a rounded cross-section on which the webbing is borne and freely slides, all of it such that the exit direction of the webbing through the groove varies according to the deflection height, i.e., according to the position occupied by the webbing along the groove. | 2011-04-21 |
20110089745 | Device for the Cutting and Mixing of Soils - The device for cutting and mixing of soils can be adapted to standard-equipped hydraulic excavators and facilitates the continuous cutting of sealing and stabilizing slits and mixing of stabilizing additives. The device is designed as a rotating and traversing combination tool. The cutting-mixing unit consists of a cutting drum ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089746 | ROTATABLE CUTTING TOOL-TOOL HOLDER-BASE ASSEMBLY - A cutting tool holder-base assembly ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089747 | RETENTION ASSEMBLY FOR CUTTING BIT - A cutting bit retention assembly ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110089748 | WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY - A wheel assembly includes a wheel having a centrally-located aperture, a hub portion including lug bolt receiving apertures, a rim portion extending circumferentially about the wheel, and a web portion extending between the hub portion and the rim portion, wherein the hub, rim and web portions cooperate to form an outer surface, and a wheel cover having an inner surface facing the outer surface of the wheel, a central portion covering the centrally-located aperture of the wheel, a rim portion extending circumferentially about the cover, and a web portion extending between the central portion and the rim portion, wherein the central, rim and web portions comprise a single, integral piece and cooperate to form an outer surface of the cover member, and wherein the rim portion of the cover member radially overlaps the rim portion of the wheel such that the wheel cover and wheel cooperate to provide the aesthetic appearance of a single-piece wheel. The wheel assembly further includes an attachment assembly attached to the axle hub bolts and operably coupling the wheel cover member with the wheel, wherein the attachment assembly provides for an axially adjustment of the wheel cover member with respect to the wheel. | 2011-04-21 |