18th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120102813 | JIG-RITE - One example embodiment includes a system for automatically jigging a lure. The system includes a fishing pole. The fishing pole includes a tip and fishing line, where the fishing line passes through the tip. The system also includes a motor, where the motor is configured to move the tip of the fishing pole. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102814 | BUOYANT FISHING LURE ENCLOSURE - An enclosure for a fishing lure includes first and second panels pivotally attached at a pivoting joint. The panels define an interior cavity shaped for housing a fishing lure. The enclosure can be positioned radially onto a fishing rod for protectively covering a fishing lure while the lure is temporarily stored on the rod. The enclosure includes first and second flanges that extend outwardly from the enclosure. The enclosure can be manually opened and closed by squeezing the flanges toward each other. A spring can be disposed between the first and second panels along the pivoting joint for biasing the enclosure in a closed position. The spring in some embodiments includes a torsion spring with a first end extending into the first flange and a second end extending into the second flange. The first and second panels can include a buoyant material for providing floatation to the enclosure apparatus. A liner can also be positioned inside the interior cavity for preventing a hook from puncturing the first and second panels. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102815 | CRAWFISH FISHING LURE - A fishing lure includes a body resembling the shape of a crawfish. The fishing lure includes a wire material and a flexible material connecting portions of a tail of the lure, and a passage through the body of the lure for receiving a fishing line such that an upward pulling of the fishing line passing through the passage causes a relative movement the portions of the tail in the downward action, and wherein the wire material operates to return the portions of the tail to their original position to generate a backwards movement of the lure. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102816 | Apparatus and method for baiting a fishhook - An apparatus for baiting a fishhook which comprises a rectangular sponge block having a plurality of equally spaced apart vertical and horizontal partial cut lines therethrough forming a plurality of sponge cubes throughout the rectangular sponge block. One sponge cube can be removed from the rectangular sponge block, placed onto a barb of the fishhook attached to a fish line and immersed into a liquified fish attracting substance ready to be used to catch a fish. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102817 | Environmentally friendly granite fishing lures, jigs, weights, and inserts - Fishing lures, weights, and inserts having bodies formed from natural granite chosen from granites having differing densities and colors. Surfaces of the body may selectively be polished or left unpolished. Fishing weights and inserts depend on a high density material, commonly lead, to provide mass to help sink an otherwise buoyant structure to a desired depth. Lead, a toxic material and a hazard when released into the environment, is completely eliminated by the granite structures. The porosity, especially of light colored granite, allows its use as a delivery vehicle for fish attractants that are readily absorbed into the relatively porous material, especially when such material is left unpolished. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102818 | FUMIGATION OF CONTAINERIZED CARGO - An apparatus and method for tarpless fumigation of containerized cargo within a shipping container is disclosed. A portable fumigation containment door is installed in covering relation with main rear opening of a standard cargo container. Pneumatic cylinders are actuated to secure the door in place, and an inflatable gasket extending around the perimeter of the containment door and is inflated to create an airtight seal between the cargo container and the containment door. The door is provided with a series of connection ports for receiving fumigant injection and sampling lines necessary for performing the fumigation process. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102819 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE EXTERMINATION OF INSECT PESTS - An extermination apparatus for extermination of insect pests is disclosed herein, In various aspects, the apparatus includes a housing that defines a chamber within. The chamber has a mouth that may be interposed over a surface to be treated, in various aspects. The housing, in various aspects, is, adapted to admit steam from a steam supply into the chamber. A bonnet may be removably disposed over the mouth of the chamber, with the bonnet being permeable to steam to allow the steam to flow from the chamber through the mouth and through the bonnet disposed over the mouth. Related methods of use of the extermination apparatus are also disclosed herein. This Abstract is presented to meet requirements of 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b) only. This Abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102820 | ASSURED SNAP ENCLOSURE APPARATUS AND IMPROVEMENT - The present disclosure relates to a barrier against arthropod crawling along a structure. The barrier comprising an outer housing defining a cavity and an access opening. An inner shaft is disposed along a common axis with the outer housing having a mounting member for connecting to an associate structure. An arthropod deterring ingredient is disposed in the cavity for creating an arthropod deterring environment. A baffle cap is slidable along the inner shaft and moveable from and extended position abutting a baffle platform and collapsible to engage the outer housing in a closed position, each position having a snap close fit. Positioning lugs are adapted to fasten the baffle cap in the extended position. The positioning lugs comprise a radial protuberance that is perpendicularly extended from the common axis along the inner shaft. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102821 | DISPENSING DEVICE FOR RODENT BAITS - Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a dispensing device for rodent baits. A first embodiment of the dispensing device ( | 2012-05-03 |
20120102822 | FUEL ADDITIVE FOR ENHANCING COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY AND DECREASING EMISSIONS - A fuel additive comprising a sol containing particles of at least one inorganic-metallic component and at least one organo-metallic component stabilized in a suitable hydrocarbon medium. The components are formed as a metal complex wherein the metallic element comprises at least one metal selected from the elements of Groups VIII to XI in the Periodic Table, preferably platinum, cobalt, nickel, copper, gold, rhodium or, most preferably, palladium. The organo component is an alkyl carboxylate, preferably acetate, and the inorganic component is derived from silicon, titanium, aluminum, and preferably silicate. The additive is preferably formed by (a) forming an aqueous solution of at least one metallic component; (b) forming a colloid of organo-metallic and inorganic-metallic components from said solution; and (c) extracting at least some of the metallic colloidal components from the aqueous solution using a suitable hydrocarbon medium under controlled PH, temperature and time. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102823 | PRODUCTION OF HIGH SOLIDS SYRUP FROM LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS HYDROLYSATE FERMENTATION BROTH - Lignocellulosic biomass hydrolysate fermentation broth may be processed to produce a high solids syrup having relatively low viscosity that has a high energy content and may be burned in a fermentation production process. The high solids syrup was achieved through liquid/solid separation of broth or depleted broth producing a thin stillage with low suspended solids allowing evaporation to high solids while maintaining low viscosity. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102824 | FUEL COMPOSITIONS - A fuel composition for a homogenous charge compression ignition engine includes a combination of a gasoline fuel and a diesel fuel, the combination having a derived cetane number of from about 19.9 to 45 as determined in accordance with ASTM method D6890. A method for making the fuel composition provides for blending presently available gasoline fuel and diesel fuel together in a ratio to obtain the desired fuel composition. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102825 | ETHYLENE/VINYL ACETATE/UNSATURATED ESTERS TERPOLYMER AS AN ADDITIVE FOR IMPROVING THE RESISTANCE TO COLD OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS SUCH AS MIDDLE DISTILLATES AND FUELS - The disclosure relates to the use as an additive improving cold resistance and filterability of fuels, of at least one copolymer including:
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20120102826 | DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVE - A diesel fuel additive composition, a fuel containing the fuel additive, a method for improving diesel engine performance using the additive. The diesel fuel additive includes a reaction product of (a) a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent and (b) a reactant selected from the group consisting of a nitrogen-containing compound, a hydroxyl-containing compound, and water that provides a reaction product selected from the group consisting (1) a mono-amide/mono-acid or metal free mono-acid salt thereof, (2) a diacid or metal free diacid salt thereof, and (3) mono-ester/mono-acid or metal free mono-acid salt thereof. The reaction product includes at least about 10 molar percent acid groups based on total moles of the reaction product. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102827 | FUEL AND BASE OIL BLENDSTOCKS FROM A SINGLE FEEDSTOCK - A method comprising the steps of providing a fatty acyl mixture comprising: (i) a C | 2012-05-03 |
20120102828 | FUEL AND BASE OIL BLENDSTOCKS FROM A SINGLE FEEDSTOCK - A method comprising providing a fatty acyl mixture comprising: (i) a C | 2012-05-03 |
20120102829 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SYNTHETIC FUELS - For producing synthetic fuels, an educt mixture containing steam and oxygenates, such as methanol and/or dimethyl ether, is converted to olefins on a catalyst in a first process stage, and this olefin mixture then is divided in a separating means into a stream rich in C | 2012-05-03 |
20120102830 | Self-adjusting, self-actuating and clamping stand employing only non-elastic material parts for securing items in the vertical or approximately vertical and the downward position, as in the case addressed herein as an example, that being the case of the "EZ Christmas tree stand", as registered on the internet - A self-adjusting, self-actuating and clamping apparatus employing only non-elastic material parts for vertically or approximately vertically and also downwardly securing Christmas trees or, more generically, other items configured similar to the Christmas tree trunk, to be secured vertically or approximately vertically and downwardly such that in the specific case of the Christmas tree the apparatus can accommodate various sized tree trunks as well as various peripherally/externally configured tree trunks. More specifically, when the apparatus is employed to secure a Christmas tree, or other items configured similar to the Christmas tree trunk, the stability of the Christmas tree, or other items configured similar to the Christmas tree trunk, is increased. In addition, the apparatus can be mounted on a turn-table so as to facilitate the process of decorating the Christmas tree. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102831 | A METHOD FOR GERMINATION OF HALOXYLON PERSICUM - A method for in vitro germination of seeds of | 2012-05-03 |
20120102832 | Method of Growing Grapevines - A method for growing grapevines in a root inhibiting vessel permanently planted in previously existing solid waste landfill mounds is disclosed. The vessel or container is a porous polymeric bag or fabric sleeve liner closely received in the container. A fabric disc is positioned in the bottom of an excavated hole in the cover layer of a landfill. The fabric liner is needle-punched to create a rough surface capable of trapping the roots of the growing grapevine and direct the roots into the side of the container such that the apical dominance of the root is stopped to restrict growth and promote root branching on the inside of the container to create a fibrous root system within the container. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102833 | Fluid Nutrient Delivery System and Associated Methods - A method for efficiently delivering an aqueous solution to plants includes positioning a distal portion of a microporous hydrophobic tubing coated with a hydrophilic polymer adjacent a root system of a plant and channeling an aqueous solution from an inlet to the distal portion through a lumen. The tubing along the distal portion has a porosity adapted for permitting a flow of the aqueous solution therethrough when acted upon by a surfactant root exudate generated by the roots due to water stress. The aqueous solution is held in a reservoir, from which it can be channeled to the hydrophilic device's inlet. A nutrient solution can also be channeled to the plant roots via additional tubing. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102834 | STAGED GASIFIER AND RELATED PROCESSES - A gasifier system which includes a reactor; a feedstock inlet; an oxidant inlet; a raw product gas outlet; and a recycle conduit, is provided. The reactor usually includes an upper section, a central section, and a lower section. The feedstock inlet is disposed in the upper section of the reactor to receive a carbonaceous feedstock. The oxidant inlet is disposed in the lower section of the reactor to receive an oxidant. The raw product gas outlet is disposed in the upper section of the reactor. The recycle conduit is configured to couple the raw product gas outlet to the lower section of the reactor, and to recycle a raw product gas from the upper section of the reactor to the lower section of the reactor. A method for converting a carbonaceous stream into a product gas in a gasifier system is also provided. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102835 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING GASIFIER QUENCH RING - A system includes a gasifier, which includes a reaction chamber configured to convert a feedstock into a synthetic gas, a quench chamber configured to cool the synthetic gas, a quench ring configured to provide a water flow to the quench chamber, and a quench ring protection system configured to protect the quench ring from the synthetic gas or a molten slag. The quench ring protection system includes a protective barrier disposed within an inner circumferential surface of the quench ring. The protective barrier substantially overlaps the inner circumferential surface in an axial direction along an axis of the quench ring. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102836 | Hydromethanation Of A Carbonaceous Feedstock - The present invention relates to processes for hydromethanating a carbonaceous feedstock to a methane-enriched synthesis gas, where an oxygen-rich gas stream and the carbonaceous feedstock are fed into a fluidized-bed hydromethanation reactor at a specified zone in order to assist in heat management within the hydromethanation reactor. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102837 | Hydromethanation Of A Carbonaceous Feedstock - The present invention relates to processes for hydromethanating a carbonaceous feedstock to a methane-enriched synthesis gas, where an oxygen-rich gas stream and the carbonaceous feedstock are fed into a fluidized-bed hydromethanation reactor, and where the carbonaceous feedstock as fed into the hydromethanation reactor has an elevated moisture content in order, for example, to assist in heat management within the hydromethanation reactor. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102838 | METHOD FOR SELF-ADAPTIVE REGULATION OF THE POSITION OF THE WINDOW PANE OF A MOTOR-VEHICLE DOOR WITH FRAMELESS WINDOW, AND MOTOR-VEHICLE DOOR PROVIDED FOR SAID METHOD - A motor-vehicle door with frameless window includes a door structure, a window pane, slidably mounted on the door structure between a lowered position and a raised position, and a regulating device, for controlling movement of the pane. Connected to the pane is a slider member, which engages a respective guide element mounted on the door structure. Operatively set between the slider member and the pane is an elastically deformable member. In its undeformed condition, the deformable member tends to keep the pane in an out-of-tolerance position, more raised and/or set further back with respect to its correct position of assembly on the slider member. Clamping means are provided for adjusting the position of the pane on the slider member so as to compensate, during assembly, the deviation from the nominal design position due to the tolerances of the processes of production of the bodies and the windows. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102839 | All-Glass Door Assembly - An all-glass door assembly having an all-glass door supported by an upper and a lower pivotal fitting, which form a vertical axis of rotation, and having at least one lateral panel. A vertical edge of the lateral panel is disposed in an area between the pivotal fittings and adjoining the axis of rotation. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102840 | SLIDING PARTITION FASTENERS - A compact fastener configured to latch a sliding partition to a second structure can include an actuator configured to move a hook in and out of a locked position. In one or more implementations, compact fastener can further include a pin extending from the actuator into a slot in the hook. As the actuator rotates, the pin can slide along the groove causing the hook to rotate. Additionally, in one or more implementations, the actuator can rotate about a first axis, and the hook can rotate about a second axis offset from the first axis. The fastener can further include one or more of a latch handle and a lock configured to rotate the actuator. The lock can include a dowel pin that extends into a groove of the actuator. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102841 | UNDER DOOR DRAFT BLOCKER - A draft blocker using flexible linear elements contained in an envelope is easily installed upon a door or window. The draft blocker comprises linear elements contained in cavities adapted to ride against the inside and outside of the door thereby sealing the gap between a door and preventing drafts. The draft blocker uses one or more envelope elements allowing insertion of the linear elements at a position other than the ends and has end straps which engage the edges of the door bottom holding the draft blocker in place. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102842 | AIRCRAFT LATCH COMPRISING A HOOK AND A HANDLE - An aircraft latch including an operating lever; and adjustable means for adjusting an angle of inclination of the lever in a closed position of the latch, the means being controllable on the lever. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102843 | GRAPHENE-COATED DIAMOND PARTICLES, COMPOSITIONS AND INTERMEDIATE STRUCTURES COMPRISING SAME, AND METHODS OF FORMING GRAPHENE-COATED DIAMOND PARTICLES AND POLYCRYSTALLINE COMPACTS - Coated diamond particles have solid diamond cores and at least one graphene layer. Methods of forming coated diamond particles include coating diamond particles with a charged species and coating the diamond particles with a graphene layer. A composition includes a substance and a plurality of coated diamond particles dispersed within the substance. An intermediate structure includes a hard polycrystalline material comprising a first plurality of diamond particles and a second plurality of diamond particles. The first plurality of diamond particles and the second plurality of diamond particles are interspersed. A method of forming a polycrystalline compact includes catalyzing the fox of inter-granular bonds between adjacent particles of a plurality of diamond particles having at least one graphene layer. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102844 | Modular Panel For Making Covering Structures For Walls, Covering Structures Or Walls And Method - A modular panel to make a roof or a wall of a building comprises an external shell and an internal shell, made of moldable plastic material, coupled with each other to define at least a compartment. The panel integrates in itself means for the capturing and irradiation of energy, and relative energy accumulation means, the capturing and irradiation means being associated, at least partly, with the external shell. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102845 | Demountable seating and method for erecting a demountable seating - Removable stand and method for constructing a removable stand. The method comprises constructing a support structure of posts and trusses that are positionable between the posts, and positioning a floor element on the support structure. Herein the floor element comprises a plurality of floor levels positioned behind each other and positioned at a distance in height and/or is the floor element, before it is positioned on the support structure, provided with at least one seat and/or bench and/or is floor element provided with connection means for connecting at least one seat and/or bench thereto. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102846 | RAIL VEHICLE - A rail vehicle is particularly advantageous with respect to the installation and the operation of devices or built-in components. The rail vehicle has at least one device carrier, which is arranged in the region of the center of the transverse axis of the rail vehicle between the carriage body roof and the interior paneling of the ceiling of the rail vehicle. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102847 | Combination Wood And Plastic Enclosure - A system or kit of wood and plastic component materials is provided which can readily be assembled to form a structure. The components are precut so that measurement and cutting of the component materials is eliminated. The components are readily assembled using conventional fasteners. Components have precut notches in order to facilitate the assembly of the components without the requirement for measurements. This assures that the components will be assembled correctly and eliminates the opportunity for inaccurate measurements. The roof is formed from plastic panels secured to wooden trusses. The floor is formed from plastic panels secured to the wood framing of the walls. The plastic roof panels and plastic floor panels are designed to be secured to each other and to the wood frames to assure heavy duty interlocking construction of the components. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102848 | FASCIA ASSEMBLY FOR ROOF EDGE CONSTRUCTION - A combination fascia cover system is provided including a base plate having a shorter portion for lying atop the roof edge and a longer portion at right angles to the first portion for overlying the upper sidewall and being attached thereto by threaded fasteners through a series of holes perforating the longer portion. The shorter portion of the base plate having, at its distal end, an upwardly extending flange for creating an upward spacing away from the roofing system and at end of the flange a partially reinforced pocket is formed by overlying folds to form the pocket. The cover plate is mounted over the base plate with a spring clip having uniquely spaced bends configured to match the dimensions of the base and cover plates, which spring clip engages the pocket, the base plate and the cover plate to retain the base and cover plates in tensioned spaced relationship while engaged together with one another. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102849 | EAVES PROTECTOR - An eaves protector includes a soffit receiver and a soffit/fascia lock which are fastened to the eaves. A fascia plate and a soffit panel are engaged to the soffit receiver and the fascia/soffit lock. Some versions of the eaves protector require no fasteners to keep the soffit and fascia plate in place. The eaves protector can be simply and inexpensively manufactured from single pieces of folded material, and may be manufactured to standard dimensions that will fit any building, or custom-cut on site. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102850 | EXTENDABLE/RETRACTABLE SUPPORT COLUMN - An extendable and retractable column which is formed from at least three linked sections or chains. The linked sections include a plurality of individual segments linked end to end. As the linked segments are extended, each of the individual segments of the linked chains engage individual segments of adjacent linked sections to form a column. As the linked sections are retracted, each of the individual segments of the linked sections disengage from the individual segment of the adjacent linked sections and the individual linked sections may be rolled up into a multi-sided form for compact storage. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102851 | Apparatus and Method for Waterproofing a Basement - A method and apparatus for waterproofing a basement are disclosed. Cinder or concrete block foundations and poured, solid concrete foundations can be waterproofed. Holes are formed in the foundation wall. A first system has a first plurality of holes through the foundation wall and a second plurality of holes can be partially through the foundation wall. A first side of a drain board is located adjacent the cinder or concrete block foundation wall and a second side located adjacent the top section of the footer so as to cover the first plurality of holes and to cover the second plurality of holes. A bed of stone is adjacent the side section of the footer and below the top section of the footer. A conduit rests in the bed of stone on a slope. The conduit has a plurality of perforations around a top section of the conduit and no perforations in a bottom section of the conduit. Water can flow through the first plurality of holes and the second plurality of holes and be guided by the drain board, the top section of the footer and the side section of the footer into the conduit. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102852 | SEGMENTED DOCK SEALS FOR TRUCK LOADING DOCKS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Segmented dock seals for truck loading docks are described herein. An elongate, compressible pad member for use with a loading dock seal is positioned to compliantly conform to an aft end of a trailer positioned proximate to an opening in a building. The pad member includes a body portion having a front side and a back side. The body portion is composed of a compressible foam material. The pad member further includes a plurality of individual fingers projecting away from the front side of the body portion. The individual fingers are integral with the body portion and are spaced apart from each other. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102853 | MOUNT FOR PITCHED ROOF AND METHOD OF USE - In one embodiment, there is a mount for a pitched roof. The mount comprises a fastening plate. The fastening plate includes at least one support extending upwardly from the fastening plate to support a pair of mounting surfaces a predetermined distance above the pitched roof. At least a portion of the fastening plate extends laterally from the one or more supports. The pair of mounting surfaces is configured to support at least one photovoltaic panel. The mount further includes a clamp housing between the pair of mounting surfaces and receives a clamp. The clamp comprises a pair of laterally extending clamp plates and at least one clamp stabilizer configured to prevent the clamp plate from tilting when the clamping force is applied. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102854 | Assembly for Fastening a Plurality of Solar Modules to a Building Roof or a Building Facade and Clip for Forming a Stop Element on a Surface - The invention relates to a fastening assembly for solar modules ( | 2012-05-03 |
20120102855 | COMPOSITE STEP TREAD - A step for ingress and egress from a swimming pool and/or a spa includes a tread including opposing side edges, a riser coupled with and extending substantially perpendicular from one of the side edges of the tread and an upper flange substantially perpendicular to said tread and coupled with and extending upwardly or downwardly from one of the opposing side edges of the tread opposite the riser. The upper flange is configured to be coupled with the riser of another step or a wall of the swimming pool or spa to form a stairway. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102856 | JALOUSIE WINDOW WITH DAYLIGHTING AND SHADING SHELF - A window assembly defines a transom opening above a movably deployable reflective shelf that is positionable to reflect sunlight into the building through the transom, and also can be closed over the transom for protection and/or privacy. The reflective shelf may be associated with a mechanically operated a jalousie window. A plurality of shading shelves may be located on the window below the reflecting shelf and similarly operable to open and close. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102857 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DOOR FRAME, WELDING ARRANGEMENT AND STRUCTURE OF A DOOR FRAME - Manufacturing method, welding arrangement and door frame structure for a door frame ( | 2012-05-03 |
20120102858 | PLASTIC WINDOW FRAME TRIM FOR CORRUGATED BUILDING WALLS AND INSTALLATION METHOD - A plastic window frame trim is for installation of a window in a corrugated metal building wall having a cut opening with a top edge, bottom edge, and side edges, each of the edges being backed by framing members. The window frame trim includes: a frame header J-channel with a flange; a frame footer J-channel with a flange; a pair of nailing fins; and fasteners. The trim header J-channel, footer J-channel, and nailing fins are attached to the window frame. The window frame is lifted so frame header J-channel flange slides between the top edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the top of the cut opening. The window is lowered so footer J-channel flange slides between the bottom edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the bottom of the cut opening so that window frame rest on the window sill. Fasteners attach the window frame to the framing members through the metal building wall. Trim caps snap over the nailing fins to finish the trimmed window. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102859 | PLASTIC WINDOW FRAME TRIM FOR CORRUGATED BUILDING WALLS AND INSTALLATION METHOD - A plastic window frame trim is for installation of a window in a corrugated metal building wall having a cut opening with a top edge, bottom edge, and side edges, each of the edges being backed by framing members, the window having an accessory groove. The window frame trim includes: a frame header J-channel with a flange; a frame footer J-channel with a flange; a pair of nailing fins; and fasteners. The trim header J-channel, footer J-channel, and nailing fins are attached to the window at the accessory groove on the window frame. The window frame is lifted so frame header J-channel flange slides between the top edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the top of the cut opening. The window is lowered so footer J-channel flange slides between the bottom edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the bottom of the cut opening so that window frame rest on the window sill. Fasteners attach the window frame to the framing members through the metal building wall. Trim caps snap over the nailing fins to finish the trimmed window. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102860 | SUSPENSION DEVICE FOR A FA ADE, AND FACADE - A suspension device for façade elements of a façade of a building. The suspension device includes suspending elements engaging in receiving regions of elements of the suspension device that are arranged on the building side. The elements of the suspension device arranged on the building side include at least one base element that is fastened to the building and an adjusting device that is adjustable on the base element. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102861 | MODULAR DWELLING STRUCTURE MADE FROM RECYCLED TIRE MATERIALS, A KIT FOR SAME AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A kit for a modular dwelling structure is provided, including a plurality of panels having predetermined dimensions. Each panel is made of a recycled tire material. A plurality of engagement members are also provided for maintaining the panels in a predetermined configuration to form the shape of the dwelling structure. A kit for providing the modular dwelling structure is also provided, as well as a method for assembling the modular dwelling structure. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102862 | METAL EDGING FOR CONCRETE SLABS - Edging strips for concrete floors employ parallel strips as lost formwork secured to removable timber formwork using a nailing bracket that has a horizontal plate section | 2012-05-03 |
20120102863 | SOLOARMAR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SYSTEM - The invention relates to the Soloarmar construction system comprising an original wall construction method, in which the cavities in the blocks are precisely aligned in the vertical axis. According to the invention, the blocks are assembled using an inner engagement device such that resistant masonry can be produced quickly and specially adapted for clay or concrete blocks using specific industrial templates, machines, nozzles and dies designed by Soloarmar. The appearance and characteristics obtained are similar to those obtained with standard masonry techniques, but with the mixture only being used to lay the first course instead of between all of the blocks. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102864 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING WINDOW OR DOOR ELEMENTS - The invention relates to a method for producing window or door elements that have a profile frame made up of profile pieces, and that have at least one glass pane attached thereto. The profile pieces are pre-affixed to each other in order to form corner joints, and subsequently, the at least one glass pane is glued to the pre-affixed profile frame, so that the corner joints attain their stability from the glued-in glass pane. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102865 | SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM, SECURING MEMBERS, AND PROCESS OF INSTALLING A SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102866 | Standing Seam Panel Clip With Sealant Encapsulation Chambers - A standing seam assembly in which a male sidelap extending from a panel has a male leg member, a female sidelap extending from a second panel has a female leg member shaped to fit over the male leg member. Sealant is supported over a clip that connects the male and female sidelaps to underlying support structure, the clip forming upper and lower sealant chambers. The sealant is disposed in the upper and lower sealant chambers in the assembled mode to encapsulate the clip, the clip has a clip tab engaging the male and female leg members, the clip tab has a clip inclined portion with a sealant flow hole cooperating with the male and female leg members so that the clip inclined portion forms the upper and lower sealant chambers. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102867 | BUILDING ASSEMBLY WITH A CORNER PROFILE FOR AN INSULATING BUILDING SYSTEM - The present invention concerns a building assembly comprising joining profiles provided with profile contact sides, a corner profile provided with corner profile contact sides, and insulation panels orientated in two planes wherein the joining profile contact sides and the corner profile contact sides are adapted for receiving opposite contact sides of the insulation panels, such that the insulation panels are retained between the corner profile and the joining profiles. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102868 | BUILDING BLOCKS WITH MATING COUPLING MEANS FOR CONSTRUCTING WALL AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - The invention relates to a set of building blocks ( | 2012-05-03 |
20120102869 | LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURAL PANEL - What is described is a lightweight structural panel which comprises a planarly extended outer skin of given thickness and stiffening elements which are connected to this outer skin and are arranged at a given distance from one another. According to the invention, the outer skin is formed by component layers which are each extended in the planar direction of the lightweight structural panel and complement one another in the direction of thickness to form the thickness of the outer skin and are interconnected, the stiffening elements being formed in one piece with one of the component layers. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102870 | WOODEN ROOF TRUSS - A roof truss is provided comprising a bottom chord, a first top chord, and a second top chord forming a triangle with an apex at a distance A above the bottom chord. At least a web member is disposed between the top chords and the bottom chord such that, in a first state of operation, the at least a web member is capable of transmitting at least one of a tension force and a compression force between the top chords and the bottom chord. The roof truss further comprises at least an expandable interface for expandable interfacing at least one of the at least a web member with one of the chords for enabling, in a second state of operation, expansion of the distance A to an extent that uplift of the bottom chord is substantially reduced. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102871 | SELF-REGISTERING, MODULAR OUTBUILDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A modular shed that is comprised of a floor frame, side frames, a back frame, a front frame, and a roof frame. The connections between the individual component frames is designed to self-registering, or substantially orthogonal upon connection. The roof frame may be configured to provide the shed structure a slanted roof or a gabled roof. The modular shed provides a strong, durable structure that is also easy to assemble, dis-assemble, transport, and store. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102872 | SELF-SEALING WINDOW AND INSTALLATION METHOD - A self-sealing window with a flexible gasket that extends around the entire perimeter of closure assemblies and a method of installing such closure assemblies in a rough opening. A sealing member is attached continuously around an entire perimeter of the closure assembly to form a water impermeable seal between the sealing member and the closure assembly. The closure assembly is inserted into the rough opening. Accurate positioning of the closure assembly in the rough opening is verified. The closure assembly is secured in the rough opening. The sealing member is engaged with an exterior surface of the structure proximate the rough opening. A foam material is delivered into at least a portion of a space between perimeter edge surfaces of the closure assembly and inner surfaces of the rough opening. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102873 | ROOFING SYSTEM AND SELF-BRIDGING TAPE FOR MODULAR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ROOF JOINTS - A membrane roofing system for buildings of modular construction includes a reinforced laminate tape that seals the roof joints between adjacent modular building units. The tape includes a tacky elastomeric adhesive layer with a release strip releasably adhered to the underside thereof to expose a tacky underside surface to be adhered to adjacent edges of the membrane sheets of adjacent building modules, a reinforcing scrim embedded in the tacky elastomer layer and bridging across the gap between the adjacent building modules, and a protective layer covering the outer surface of the tacky elastomer. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102874 | Procedure for Making Natural Pools - A procedure for making swimming pools and artificial lakes in general includes the following steps: excavation of a tank; preparation of a subgrade by spreading the bottom of the excavation with a layer of sand; then spreading one or more sheets of nonwoven fabric on the inside surface of the excavation, over the layer of the subgrade; placement of a waterproofing layer over sheet(s) of nonwoven fabric; installation of the equipment needed for proper functioning of the tank, swimming pool, etc; and application of a coating on the inside walls and/or on the bottom and/or around the edge of the tank, with holes or interstitial spaces such to enable water contained inside the tank to come into contact with the sheets, wherein the thrust of the water contained in the tank thus comes to bear on the sheets. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102875 | BUILDING STRUCTURE AND METHOD - A net layer ( | 2012-05-03 |
20120102876 | Interlocking tiles employing adjustable rain lock - A roofing system includes at least one row of tiles extending across a surface in a row direction, a first tile of the at least one row of tiles including a rain lock adapted to interlock with a second tile adjacent to and within the same row as the first tile, wherein the rain lock has a lower end, an upper end, and a weakened portion proximate the lower end to allow for removal of a predetermined portion of the rain lock. The second tile of the roofing system includes a corner at the upper end of the rain lock of the first tile, the corner including a notch and a second weakened portion to allow for lengthening of the notch. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102877 | PACKAGING MACHINE - A packaging machine of the type that is used to hand-wrap a package with a stretchable film that is heat-fused/sealed. The machine includes a supply of film for wrapping a package and a hot plate mechanism for heat fusing the film after the package is wrapped. The hot plate mechanism includes a fever arm that moves a sealing platform from a raised position to a lowered, heat sealing position when the package is placed on the platform. A control circuit energizes a heating element forming part of the sealing platform and causes it to reach a desired heating temperature in 2 to 4 seconds, whereby fusing of the sealing film is achieved. An interval timer is used to control a signaling device such as a light to Indicate the machine is in a heating cycle. A separate timer, in conjunction with a temperature sensing thermistor, controls a length of time the heating element is energized and terminates power to the heating element prior to the end of a sealing Interval if a predetermined temperature is exceeded. The sealing intervals are selectable by the operator using a multi-positioned switch which connects selected timing resistors to the interval timers. Power to the heating element is only delivered to the heating element during a heating cycle, thus conserving electrical power, | 2012-05-03 |
20120102878 | MOSAIC TESSERAE OR TILES FEEDING DEVICE AND MACHINE USING SAID DEVICE - The orienting device ( | 2012-05-03 |
20120102879 | PNEUMOSTOMA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PACKAGING AND KITS - A flexible pneumostoma management device maintains the patency of a pneumostoma while controlling the flow of material through the pneumostoma. The device is provided to patients in a sterile tray. The tray is efficiently packaged in order to supply a patient's needs for a period of time. Auxiliary and/or diagnostic materials can also be provided as part of the kit. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102880 | PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH REINFORCED BASE AND CLOSURE AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A plastic container and closure, and system and method of making the same. Container can include a solid bottom end, an outer sidewall extending from solid bottom end, a shoulder portion extending from outer sidewall, and neck portion extending from shoulder portion, forming an open end of container. Solid bottom end includes a circumferential heel portion having a plurality of radially asymmetrical projections and recesses disposed on an outer periphery of the heel portion, the plurality being configured to increase heel portion rigidity while maintaining substantially uniform material thickness. Shoulder portion forms an angle with a plane perpendicular to the container central axis. At an angle of 50° a desirable failure mode may be achieved where the yield strength of the shoulder portion is balanced against that of the heel portion and the outer sidewall to maximize the top load strength of the container. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102881 | Bladder Clamp And Related Methods And Apparatus For Wrapping Loads - A clamp assembly may include a first jaw member which may have a selectively inflatable bladder. In addition, the clamp assembly may further include a second jaw member which may have a belt. The first jaw member and the second jaw member may be configured to clamp material between the selectively inflatable bladder and the belt. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102882 | TRAY SEALER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - The disclosure relates to a tray sealer comprising a tray conveyor, the conveyor being provided with tray reception means each configured for receiving a tray therein. The disclosure is characterized in that the tray sealer comprises, at a loading station, a loading robot for placing trays filled with a product into tray reception means and, at an unloading station, an unloading robot for removing trays which have been sealed by means of the tray sealer from the tray reception means. The disclosure also relates to a method of operating a tray sealer operable in intermittent operation cycles. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102883 | System For Producing Sterile Beverages And Containers Using Electrolyzed Water - A system and method of producing sterile beverages and containers, e.g., cleaning, sterilizing, and pre-sterilizing the bottles, the caps, and the critical surfaces using electrolyzed water. The sterilization system may include a mechanical sprayer that sprays electrolyzed water on the bottles, the caps, and the critical surfaces. In another embodiment, the sterilization system may include a fog generator connected to an electrolyzed water generator that produces a fog within a closed sterilization enclosure to sterilize the bottles, the caps, and the critical surfaces. Additionally, further, in yet another embodiment, the sterilization system may include an electrostatic fog generator connected to an electrolyzed water generator that produces an electrostatic, positively-charged fog within a closed sterilization enclosure. The electrostatic, positively-charged fog is attracted to the negatively charged or grounded bottles, caps, and critical surfaces to sterilize the bottles, the caps, and the critical surfaces. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102884 | Packaging Component, Method of Use, And Method of Manufacture - A packaging component for use with an article includes a panel having a first shell with a first surface facing the exterior of the package and a first opposing, spaced apart inward-facing surface. The first shell defines a first cavity. The panel further includes a first core situated in the first cavity wherein the first core includes a plurality of in-situ expanded polymer particles. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102885 | METHOD FOR FORMING A POUCH - A method of forming and filling a pouch, comprises forming opposing walls of a film; sealing the opposing walls of film together to form at least one pouch; filling an interior section of the at least one pouch through an opening in an upper portion of the at least one pouch with a flowable material; forming a top sealed expressing-shaped region to close the opening in the at least one pouch; and cradling the pouch with a foldable flat that is more rigid than the pouch that can be folded or rolled to compress the pouch to express the flowable material through the expressing shaped region. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102886 | Methods and Apparatus For Evaluating Packaging Materials And Determining Wrap Settings For Wrapping Machines - A method of determining a wrap force or payout percentage at which to wrap a load with packaging material may include dispensing packaging material. The method may also include forming a tear in a portion of the packaging material. The method may further include identifying a first payout percentage at which the tear exhibits a first behavior. The method may also include identifying a second payout percentage at which the tear exhibits a second behavior. The method may further include selecting a third payout percentage between the first payout percentage and the second payout percentage, for wrapping the load. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102887 | Machine Generated Wrap Data - A method for generating data with a wrapping machine during wrapping of a load includes measuring a length of packaging material dispensed during wrapping of the load with a sensing assembly on the wrapping machine. The method further includes obtaining a value indicative of a weight of the packaging material per unit of length and determining a weight of the packaging material dispensed on the wrapped load based on the measured length and the obtained value without removing the packaging material from the load. The determined weight of the packaging material is displayed on a display device. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102888 | PACKAGING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A packaging apparatus includes a wrapping material applicator for helically wrapping together a collation of articles, a first conveyor for transporting unwrapped collations of articles to the applicator; a second conveyor for transporting wrapped collations of articles away from the applicator; a base band applicator upstream of the wrapping material applicator for providing a base band of wrapping material underneath the unwrapped collations of articles such that the base band extends between wrapped collations of articles downstream of the applicator and unwrapped collations of articles upstream of the applicator, the base band being wrapped together with the collations of articles; and a tensioning mechanism configured, in use, to place at least a portion of the base band under tension before an unwrapped collation of articles is placed onto that portion of the base band. The first and second conveyors are spaced apart and the applicator is provided between them. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102889 | MULTI-HANDLED SEALED BAG - A sealed multi-handled bag is provided that includes a first handle at a first end and a second handle at a second end. In one embodiment, the handles are on substantially opposite ends of the bag. The sealed bag may be made from plastic and may contain loose materials, such as a salt. In some embodiments, one or more of the handles are formed from heat-sealed layers of bag material having a grip cut therein. A method for filling and sealing the multi-handled sealed bag includes filling a bag having a first closed end through a second open end, and sealing the second open end to form a handle. In one embodiment, sealing the second open end includes heat-sealing opposing layers of bag material together and cutting a handle through the layers. In another embodiment, the method includes folding-over the layers of bag material. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102890 | Closure for pouches - A closure for a pouch comprising: (a) a cylindrical sleeve having a first open end and a second open end, (b) a longitudinal slit in the cylindrical sleeve having a close end proximate to the first end of the cylindrical sleeve and an open end at the second end of the cylindrical sleeve; (c) a rod adapted to be arranged concentrically within the cylindrical sleeve having a first end and a second end, the first end of the rod being adapted to engage with the first end of the cylindrical sleeve; and (d) a child-proof lock adapted to be removably connected to the second end of the cylindrical sleeve or to the second end of the rod to block the open end of the longitudinal slit. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102891 | Soft-sided Bulk Material Containers with Hold-ins - A system, method and apparatus for transferring bulk material for transport, the method includes placing a first quantity of bulk material in a soft-sided bulk material container, extending a first hold-in across the container from a first side of the container to a second location, the second location being substantially toward a second side of the container, wherein the first hold-in is secured to the first side of the container, securing the first hold-in to the second location and placing a second quantity of bulk material in the container, the second quantity covering the first hold-in and securing the first hold-in to the second location with a weight of the second quantity of bulk material. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102892 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PACKAGING SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT PRODUCTS IN A BOX - A device for packaging substantially flat products ( | 2012-05-03 |
20120102893 | SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND/OR A CASE SEALER UTILIZING A SENSOR ASSEMBLY - A case sealer includes a frame assembly, a top head assembly coupled to move substantially vertically with respect to the frame assembly, and a sensor associated with the top head assembly for sensing a front face and the presence of a case to be sealed. The case sealer also includes a controller for moving the top head assembly substantially vertically when the sensor senses the front face of the case and for preventing the substantially vertical movement of the top head assembly when the sensor senses the presence of the case. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102894 | Power Dock Box - A box assembly includes a base defining an interior storage compartment, a lid movable relative to the base to selectively cover the interior storage compartment, a base plate adapted to be fixedly mounted to the lid, a power source disposed along the base plate, a power actuator disposed along the base plate and electrically connected to the power source, a latch mechanism disposed along the base plate and operably connected to the power actuator for movement between a locked position, in which the lid is retained against the base, and an unlocked position, in which the lid is movable relative to the base, and a keyless entry receiver disposed along the base plate and operably coupled to the power actuator, the keyless entry receiver actuating the power actuator to move the latch mechanism from the locked position to the unlocked position in response to a signal from a transmitter. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102895 | PACKAGING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a packaging system for groups of products, where this packaging system includes a packaging sleeve arranged to at least partially surround the group of products to be packaged. The invention also includes at least one retention structure associated with the packaging sleeve which is adapted to prevent the group of products surrounded by the sleeve from being removed from the sleeve. Preferably the packaging system also includes at least one locating tray configured to locate a group of products in a fixed arrangement relative to one another when located within the packaging sleeve. The invention also encompasses a method of positioning the group of products packaged on a display surface. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102896 | CASE ERECTOR WITH REVERSIBLE PICKER AND ERECTOR ASSEMBLY - A case erector system comprises a track, a mounting assembly slidably affixed to the track, a picker and erector assembly removably and reversibly affixed to the mounting assembly, an erector arm in the picker and erector assembly configured to engage a first side of a case, and a picker arm in the picker and erector assembly configured to engage a second side of the case, wherein the erector arm is configured to move to a position generally transverse to the picker arm while both the picker arm and erector arm engage the case unit. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102897 | PACKAGING AND DE-PACKAGING METHODS USING SHAPE MEMORY POLYMERS - A method disclosed herein includes packaging and de-packaging a part. The part is packaged by placing the part adjacent to a shape memory polymer (SMP) while the SMP is in a permanent shape. The SMP is heated to a temperature above a switching temperature of the SMP, and a force is applied to the heated SMP such that it conforms to i) a shape of the part and/or ii) a desired shape for packing the part, thereby changing the SMP from the permanent shape into a temporary shape. The SMP is cooled to a temperature below the switching temperature to set the SMP into the temporary shape. The part is de-packaged by heating the SMP to a temperature above its switching temperature, thereby reverting the SMP from the temporary shape into the permanent shape and releasing the part. The part is removed from the SMP in the permanent shape. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102898 | CROSS-STRAPPING DEVICE - A cross-strapping device includes a base, a lateral strapping mechanism, and a longitudinal strapping mechanism. This base has a working surface. The lateral strapping mechanism has a lateral chute, a first strap supplying assembly, and a first sealing/cutting assembly. A first strap is guided by the lateral chute and is strapped around the object to finish a lateral strapping procedure. The longitudinal strapping mechanism has a longitudinal guider, a second strap supplying assembly, and a second sealing/sealing assembly. A second strap is guided by the longitudinal guider and be strapped around the object to finish a longitudinal strapping procedure. So, this object is placed on a fixed working surface without rotation. The lateral strapping procedure and the longitudinal strapping procedure are completed on the same working surface. Hence, both the lateral strapping procedure and the longitudinal strapping procedure can be done in only one machine. In addition, the turn table is not required. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102899 | SYSTEM FOR PURIFYING GAS - The invention relates to a system for purifying gas, comprising at least one housing ( | 2012-05-03 |
20120102900 | DEOILER LAYOUT - A deoiler including a hub mounted on the vent shaft and a cover mounted on the hub between two stop faces which fix the cover avoiding the need to weld or bolt the cover. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102901 | Unit for pumping air containing particles and separating the particles from the air | 2012-05-03 |
20120102902 | Filter Apparatus With Porous Ceramic Plates - A filter apparatus comprises a filter stack including a plurality of porous ceramic plates that are axially spaced from one another to define plurality of axially spaced apart radial flow areas. In one example, the filter stack is mounted within a housing. In further examples, the plurality of porous ceramic plates alternate between a first set of porous ceramic plates that are nested with a second set of porous ceramic plates. In still further examples, at least one of the sides of the porous ceramic plates defines a plurality of radial flutes arranged in a radial array. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102903 | Self-propelled harvesting vehicle for crop material for technical use, and a method of harvesting a crop material performed therewith - A self-propelled harvesting vehicle includes a crop material pick-up device, a fragmentation unit for fragmentizing the crop material, and a mechanical dehydration device which is used to remove an aqueous portion of the crop material, and which is divided into a first dehydration unit that takes place upstream of the fragmentation unit, and a second dehydration unit that takes place downstream of the fragmentation unit; and a method of harvesting is performed by the thusly arranged units. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102904 | NON-BINDING CUTTERHEAD FOR CUTTING AQUATIC VEGETATION - A cutterhead for cutting aquatic vegetation, includes a cutterhead shroud, stationary teeth secured to the shroud, and a drum rotatably mounted within the shroud and bearing a flight of vanes cooperating with the teeth to cut vegetation. In accordance with the non-binding aspect of the cutterhead, each vane has an edge that rises gradually from a trailing end adjacent (during drum rotation) to a stationary tooth, to provide a clearance area adjacent the vane into which a respective tooth may be deflected during cutting without impinging upon an associated vane, and thus without causing binding of the cutterhead in the event of such deflection. Each vane may have a curvilinear edge extending from its cutting end to a surface of the drum at its trailing end. The edge defines a two-dimensional profile having a trailing end tangent forming an angle of not more than 70 degrees with the drum. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102905 | Drive Arrangement For A Harvesting Header Of A Harvesting Machine - A drive arrangement for a harvesting header of a harvesting machine is provided. The harvesting machine has a running gear on which a feeder housing is fastened. On the front side of the feeder housing a fastening device that can move relative to the feeder housing is attached. On the fastening device, a harvesting header can be attached. The drive arrangement comprises a harvesting header-driven shaft that can be set in rotation by the harvesting machine and is coupled with the fastening device and can move with the fastening device relative to the feeder housing. A harvesting header drive shaft of the harvesting header can be connected to the harvesting header-driven shaft. It is further provided that a coupling with two coupling halves is attached between the harvesting header-driven shaft and the harvesting header drive shaft, with these coupling halves separating automatically when the harvesting header is disassembled from the feeder housing and connecting automatically when the harvesting header, is attached on the feeder housing. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102906 | MOWER BAFFLE SYSTEM - A multiblade lawn mower including a mower deck having a plurality of cutting blades rotatably disposed therein. A first baffle is positioned within the mower deck between the cutting blades and a front wall of the mower deck and extends substantially continuously between the sides of the mower deck. A second baffle is positioned in the mower deck rearwardly of the cutting blades. The first and second baffles each include a plurality of arcuate baffle portions which define at least one open throat portion therebetween. The first baffle includes at least first, second and third arcuate portions. A third baffle is positioned within the mower deck and extends from adjacent a discharge opening of the mower deck into a circular path defined by peripheral ends of a cutting blade adjacent the discharge opening. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102907 | Mechanical Produce Harvester - A mechanical harvester for harvesting a produce with a stem/core planted in a field is provided. The mechanical harvester includes a chassis, and a cutting device and a transport assembly connected to the chassis. The cutting device is configured to cut the stem/core of the produce. The transport assembly is configured to transport the cut product using a movable first belt with a first set of produce grippers and a movable second belt with a second set of produce grippers. When the produce is held between the first set and second set of produce grippers, a portion of the first set of produce grippers opposes a portion of the second set of produce grippers. The opposing produce grippers are configured to compress and exert a force on the produce to hold the produce between the movable first and second belts. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102908 | Rake Along - An architecture is presented that provides a combination tool device or grading device designed for easily and efficiently grading materials used in construction. The combination tool device comprises a handle having a first end and a second end. The combination tool device also comprises a rake and a hoe secured to the first end of the handle. The rake and the hoe are secured on opposite sides of the first end of the handle such that a user can use the shovel-like hoe for pushing and pulling materials around and then turn the handle 180 degrees to use the rake for smoothing materials. Furthermore, when the combination tool device is oriented in an upright position with the second end in the air, the rake and the hoe are positioned to engage the ground and allow the combination tool device to stand upright without support. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102909 | Method and Device for Producing a Three-Layer Cord - Method of manufacturing a metal cord with three concentric layers (C | 2012-05-03 |
20120102910 | High Flow Eductor - An exhaust eductor for a gas turbine engine comprises: an engine exhaust chamber with an exhaust chamber inlet that receives engine exhaust from the gas turbine engine and an exhaust chamber outlet that discharges the engine exhaust to establish an exhaust gas flow through the engine exhaust chamber; an air chamber with an air inlet that receives ambient air external to the gas turbine engine; and a mixing baffle that couples the air chamber to the engine exhaust chamber, comprising a first side adjacent the air chamber, a second side adjacent the exhaust chamber, multiple apertures through the mixing baffle that extend from the first side to the second side of the mixing baffle, each aperture having a corresponding canopy that extends from an upstream end of the aperture along the second side of the mixing baffle into the exhaust gas flow for at least a portion of the length of the aperture, to establish an air flow from the air inlet of the air chamber into the exhaust gas flow. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102911 | ENGINE-LOAD CONNECTION STRATEGY - A method is disclosed for connecting gas turbine engine gasifier components to a transmission, generator or other load. The interface of an engine gasifier module and a load module is made between one of the gasifier turbo-compressor spools and the free power turbine. This connection is between ducting components. This reduces the precision required to mate an engine module with a load module. In the case of a large vehicle, it is possible to mount an engine skid between the structural frame members of the truck cab, in the traditional engine compartment of the cab or vertically behind the cab of the truck since the engine module can be connected to the truck's transmission module via ducting between a gasifier module components and the free power turbine and ducting between the free power turbine and exhaust or recuperator. | 2012-05-03 |
20120102912 | LOW COST CONTAINMENT RING - A containment case for a turbine engine having a plurality of blades rotating therein has a first plurality of metallic layers each of the first plurality of layers being resistant to penetration of fragments therethrough and a second plurality of metallic layers, each of the second plurality of layers absorbing kinetic energy of fragments striking said second plurality of layers. | 2012-05-03 |