21st week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090126157 | PIVOT AND TILT APPARATUS - A pivot and tilt apparatus for positioning a member comprises a first pivot assembly having a first pivot post at a first end thereof rotatable about a first axis for engaging the member and an annulus at a second end thereof and a second pivot assembly having a second pivot post rotatable about a second axis for engaging the annulus of said first pivot. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126158 | Sliding hinge - A sliding hinge is mounted between a cover and a base of an electronic device and has a stationary leaf, a moving leaf, a resilient device, a main linkage and a secondary linkage. The stationary leaf is connected to the base. The moving leaf is connected to the cover and is mounted slidably on the stationary leaf. The resilient device is mounted pivotally on the stationary leaf. The main linkage is mounted pivotally on the stationary leaf and is connected pivotally to the moving leaf and the resilient device. The secondary linkage is mounted pivotally on the stationary leaf and is connected pivotally to the moving leaf. The cover is moved to slide relative to the base by the moving leaf and the main and secondary linkages. Furthermore, the resilient device keeps the cover closed or fully opened without external forces. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126159 | Eyeglass holder - An eyeglass holder for securely retaining a temple piece of an eyeglass therein that prevents accidental loss of the eyeglass during non-use, and further prevents damage thereto is disclosed. The eyeglass holder engages a buttonhole of a shirt for secure retention of the eyeglass, and for secure engagement of the eyeglass holder to prevent loss of the eyeglass holder, such as during extraction of the temple piece. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126160 | Methods and apparatus for coupling an accessory to clothing items - A coupling element adapted to couple an accessory to a clothing item includes including an external surface and an internal surface surrounding an opening. The external surface is adapted to fixedly attach to the clothing item, and the opening and the internal surface are adapted to receive, engage and detachably couple with the accessory. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126161 | Method and Apparatus for a Trouser leg - A device for preventing a trouser leg from catching between a bottom of a wearer's foot and a footbed of an open-back shoe can comprise an elongate member and an attachment member. The elongate member can be configured for placement within the trouser leg such that the elongate member does not protrude from the trouser leg. The elongate member can be positioned at a bottom of a trouser leg such that the elongate member does not extend below the bottom of the trouser leg, oriented such that the elongate member is generally perpendicular to the bottom of the trouser leg, and coupled to the trouser leg. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126162 | Cable Clamps - A cable clamp device for use in a well bore to secure cables to pipes and the like includes a flexible fastening member of relatively uniform cross-section, and a block that accepts the fastening member as it encompasses the circumference of the pipe in a loop. The cable clamp also and accepts the cable running axially along the pipe. The flexible fastening member overlaps itself, and is secured in a loop by deformation of its material. The height of the block from the surface of the pipe is greater than the height of the outer surface of the flexible fastening member and the surface of the pipe. The end surfaces of the clamp are angled with respect to the perpendicular of the pipe's surface. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126163 | Apparatus for enhancing cleavage and method - A device and method used with a woman's garment, including a brassiere. The device comprises a ring member having a first segment and a second segment, a front side and a back side, and wherein the ring member has a mid-way point between the first and second segment. The device further comprises a first prong extending from the first end of the ring member, with the first prong having a length terminating at a distance less than the mid-way point of the ring member, and a second prong extending from the second end of the ring member, with the second prong having a length terminating at a distance less than the mid-way point of the ring member. In the most preferred embodiment, the center portion allows for passage of the right shoulder strap and the left shoulder. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126164 | Zipper secure - The present invention is a device that secures an individual's zipper in the closed position under all conditions. The device consists of a flexible band connected to a U-shaped clip with a closed loop at one end. One end of the flexible bad is fed through the zipper aperture then fed back through the opened loop of the flexible band. When pulled tight, the flexible band is secured to the zipper aperture. The open section of the U-shaped clip is then slid over the top of the waist or waistband of the garment. This device can also be used in reverse. To do so, use the open end of the U-shaped clip and insert it though the zipper aperture and pull it up. Then slip the flexible band over a button or snap at the top of the garment. The zipper is now secured in the full closed position. When secured, the flexible band provides proper tension and flexibility to the zipper, keeping it secure in all ranges of motion. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126165 | Microhook Fastener Apparatus - A microhook and loop fastening and detaching assembly comprising a web including a plurality of malleable loops formed integral with one surface of the web, and a plurality of hooks attached to another surface of the web, wherein the loops are adapted to removably engage the hooks. The hooks are equidistantly-arrayed in a plurality of linear rows on the hook side of the web in a staggered manner across the width of the web, such that each hook in a given row is located between two hooks of an adjacent row. The centerline distance between hooks in adjacent rows in the machine direction of the web is greater than the equidistant centerline dimension between adjacent hooks in the same cross-web row. Each hook includes a pedestal attached to the hook side of the web, and a head portion forming part of the pedestal. The head portion extends in a radial direction beyond the radial extent of the pedestal, and the head portion comprises a flat horizontal underside, or a slightly canted underside extending from a radiused connection between the head portion and the pedestal to a rim of the head portion. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126166 | Touch Fastener - The invention relates to a touch fastener with a plurality of interspaced bonding elements that are arranged on the backing, each element having a head ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090126167 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOCKING ELEMENT - The disclosed system, device, and apparatus for a locking element generally includes a force device having a suitable shape to fit around a plurality of coupled elements. This re-usable force device reduces unwanted and unintended rotation of coupled elements. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted, or otherwise optionally modified to realize improved locking function. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126168 | Multi-Angle Pop-In Mechanical Fastener - Pop-in mechanical fasteners having at least one locking tab are described. The locking tab includes a locking surface having a plurality of angled stops. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126169 | CLAMP - A clamp has a body including an open-ended slot to receive and retain a planar object. The slot includes a protective layer of deformable material and a force distribution plate of rigid material located between an internal wall of the slot and the protective layer. The planar object need not include attachment apertures, and may be made of glass. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126170 | Guard for healthcare safety strap buckles - A security guard is provided for healthcare safety strap buckles used in medical transport, and medical examinations. The guard is a hollow rectangular enclosure having a top wall, a bottom wall, two side walls, a partially-opened end, and a fully open end to fit over a variety of healthcare safety strap buckles. The guard surrounds the push button buckle preventing unsupervised or accidental release of the safety strap. The partially open end can accommodate the healthcare safety strap and shoulder straps used in medical transport and observation. A slot is included in the top and the bottom of the cover that a key or similar device can be used to depress the push button and release the buckle. In a second embodiment a slot is formed in the closed end and is dimensioned to receive only the safety buckle tongue of the healthcare safety strap, and is designed to be used in the absence of shoulder straps. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126171 | BUCKLE | 2009-05-21 |
20090126172 | Production Method For Electric Double Layer Capacitor - A method for manufacturing an electric double layer capacitor comprising polarizable electrodes formed from a carbon material having graphite-like microcrystalline carbon, wherein said carbon material is stored for a predetermined period of time while holding said carbon material in contact with an electrolytic solution, and thereafter, at a temperature higher than room temperature, said capacitor is charged at least once with an end-of-charge voltage higher than an expected operating voltage of said capacitor, while applying to said electrodes, at the start of said charging, a pressure that is necessary to keep said carbon material from expanding in a thickness direction thereof during said charging. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126173 | Method of manufacturing a capacitor and memory device including the same - In a capacitor of a semiconductor device, a method of manufacturing the same and a memory device including the capacitor, the capacitor includes a lower electrode, a dielectric film on the lower electrode, an upper electrode on the dielectric film, and a first reaction barrier film for preventing a reaction between the lower electrode and the dielectric film, the first reaction barrier film being interposed between the lower electrode and the dielectric film. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126174 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MULTI-LAYER CERAMIC CONDENSER - There is provided a method of manufacturing a multi-layer ceramic condenser. A method of manufacturing a multi-layer ceramic condenser may include: laminating a plurality of dielectric green sheets having internal electrodes formed thereon to form a laminate; forming through holes in a region of the laminate where an external electrode is to be formed; filling the through holes with conductive paste to form the external electrode; cutting the laminate having the external electrode formed thereon; and firing the cut laminate to form at least one multi-layer ceramic condenser. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126175 | MULTI-LAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - An example of a multi-layer ceramic capacitor may include multiple dielectric sheets. In a cross section of each dielectric sheet, there may be printed a first external electrode, a first internal electrode which includes one or more protrusions and which is joined to the first external electrode by way of an interposed dielectric portion, a second external electrode joined as a single body to the first internal electrode, and a second internal electrode joined to the first internal electrode with a dielectric portion positioned in a space defined by the protrusions. The dielectric sheets may be stacked alternately to be symmetrical, such that the first external electrodes and the second external electrodes are electrically connected and the protrusions of the first internal electrodes and the second internal electrodes are electrically connected. In this way, the areas of the internal electrodes can be maximized. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126176 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING METAL CLAD FACADE - An apparatus and method for a metal clad facade includes a thin metal cladding having at least one edge. The facade or the object with which it is associated has at least one edge around which the metal cladding edge can be wrapped. The wrapped edge could optionally be crimped. Optionally, exposed edges of the cladding could be covered by raised bosses or ribs on the façade. Optionally, a projection or extension of the cladding, oblique to other parts of the cladding, could extend into an opening in or near a surface of the facade or its underlying object. Wrapping of at least one edge with the metal cladding provides the appearance of a more substantial metal part than if the edge were not wrapped and provides for a more securement and durable attachment between the cladding and the underlying object. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126177 | LINER BOLT AND REMOVAL APPARATUS THEREFOR - A liner bolt ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090126178 | Device for machining components, in particular of a vehicle body - A device for machining components, in particular of a vehicle body has a transport and positioning unit for the component and several machining stations, which are arranged around said unit and to which the component held by a component holder of the transport and positioning unit can be fed in a position ready for machining. To transport the component from one machining station to the other machining stations whilst taking up the smallest possible surface area, the transport and positioning unit includes a rotor and a pivoting arm that is mounted eccentrically on said rotor, driven in opposition to the latter and supports the component holder. The drives of the rotor and the pivoting arm are synchronized in such a way that the component holder is displaced along a closed curved pathcomprising spaces between the neighboring apexes of said path. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126179 | Vehicle Conversion Assembly and Method of Converting a Vehicle - A conversion assembly for enabling or improving wheelchair accessibility to a front-wheel-drive vehicle, wherein said assembly comprises rear suspension mountings for fixing to the structure of the vehicle in place of an existing rear suspension such that a portion of a floorpan of the vehicle of sufficient width to accommodate the width of a wheelchair can be lowered between said rear suspension mountings. A method of converting a front-wheel-drive vehicle to enable or improve wheelchair accessibility to the vehicle, the method including the steps of removing an existing rear suspension from the vehicle, installing rear suspension mountings to the vehicle, one at each side of the structure of the vehicle, and lowering a portion of the floorpan of the vehicle between said rear suspension mountings. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126180 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - Method and apparatus for mechanically-joining components to assemble a composite structure. A first component and a second component may be provided. At least one of the first and second components may comprise a composite component. A hole may be formed in each of the first and second components. A metallic sleeve may be placed in the holes in the first and second components such that the metallic sleeve is in contact with the first and second components, and a composite rivet may be placed in the metallic sleeve. Heat and a deforming force may be applied to the composite rivet to join the first and second components to form an assembled composite structure. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126181 | Continuous cable processing apparatus - A continuous cable processing apparatus for producing cable sections with processed ends comprises a cable transport apparatus having at least one transporter for moving and holding the cable in the axial direction and, transversely thereto, a processing station. According to a special variant, two transporters are arranged in the longitudinal cable direction on both sides of the processing station and, after the cable has been cut through, each hold one of the cable end regions produced on cutting, so that the end regions are movable in the longitudinal cable direction. At least one of these end processing stations is arranged transversely with respect to the longitudinal cable direction, adjacent to the processing station and at least one transporter is movable transversely with respect to the longitudinal cable direction so that a cable end region can be fed to the end processing station. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126182 | Separator, process for producing separator, and apparatus for producing separator - A process for producing a separator having a fluid channel on at least one side and a manifold communicating with the fluid channel and formed by punching, the process comprises a step of diminishing burrs in the manifold formed by the punching. When this step of diminishing the burrs is followed by the step of applying a coat-forming material to the part where burrs have been diminished, for example, a thermosetting coat-forming material is used as the coat-forming material, and the step of heating the coat-forming material from the side of a separator base may be added. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126183 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A POLYMER-BASED CAPACITIVE ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER - A method of fabricating a polymer-based capacitive ultrasonic transducer, which comprises the steps of: (a) providing a substrate; (b) forming a first conductor on the substrate; (c) coating a sacrificial layer on the substrate while covering the first conductor by the same; (d) etching the sacrificial layer for forming an island while maintaining the island to contact with the first conductor; (e) coating a first polymer-based material on the substrate while covering the island by the same; (f) forming a second conductor on the first polymer-based material; (g) forming a via hole on the first polymer-based material while enabling the via hole to be channeled to the island; and (h) utilizing the via hole to etch and remove the island for forming a cavity. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126184 | Method of making an armature - An armature for an electric motor has a lamination stack on a shaft with a commutator mounted on one end of the shaft. Magnet wires wound in slots in the lamination stack, the commutator and armature shaft are at least partially encapsulated in thermoset. The commutator has a commutator ring divided into a plurality of segments with slots between the segments that are filled with a second plastic when the commutator is made by molding a core of the second plastic, such as phenolic, in the commutator ring before the commutator ring is mounted on the armature shaft. Prior to molding the thermoset, the commutator ring is sealed. The seal prevents the thermoset from flowing into the slots between the commutator ring segments or over the commutator ring. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126185 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONNECTOR OF ELECTRONIC CLUTCH FOR COMPRESSOR - The present invention relates to a connector of an electromagnetic clutch for a compressor and a manufacturing method thereof. The method includes the steps of arranging a leading end of a lead wire | 2009-05-21 |
20090126186 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING METAL KEYPAD PANEL WITH MICROPORE ARRAY - In a method of manufacturing a metal keypad panel with a micropore array, a metal laminate is prepared and etched to form micropores on the metal laminate, and a filling is coated on a surface of the metal laminate and permeated into the micropores. After the metal laminate is punched to form a metal keypad panel in a predetermined shape, the metal keypad panel is put into a mold. After a plastic material is injected into the mold, a pattern layer is formed on a side of the metal keypad panel, and then a backlight module is attached onto another side of the metal keypad panel. The backlight module has patterns, and the shape of the patterns is formed by arranging light guide microstructures. Finally, an electric signal module is attached onto a side of the backlight module to complete manufacturing the metal keypad panel. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126187 | MEMBER SUPPORTING METHOD - A member supporting method for supporting a member using support pins includes: an abutting step (S | 2009-05-21 |
20090126188 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT THERMO-COMPRESSION TOOL, AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS AND MOUNTING METHOD - A thermo-compression tool removably fitted on a thermo-compression head in an electronic component mounting apparatus includes a base member which is removably fitted on a head-bottom face of the thermo-compression head and in which heating by heat transfer for thermo-compression is performed through the head-bottom face of the head, and a suck-up member having a suck-up surface which is formed so as to be smaller than a lower surface of the base member in correspondence to a size of the electronic component and by which the electronic component is sucked up and held, the suck-up member being fixed on the lower surface of the base member at a position displaced from a center thereof. As a result, in thermo-compressing and mounting of electronic components onto a plurality of unit boards segmented in a multi-piece board with a thermo-compression tool, occurrence of any thermal adverse influences of radiant heat of the thermo-compression tool on the thermosetting bonding material placed on before-mounting unit boards can be avoided. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126189 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING DEVICE - A mounting device for mounting an component onto a circuit board may include: a first memory to store mounting data associating a placement of a component in the mounting device with a mounting position of the component on the circuit board, a second memory to store reference data corresponding to a reference component, a placement data changer to change data specifying the placement of the component in the mounting device to data specifying a placement of the reference component in the mounting device, a mounting position data changer to change data specifying a mounting position of the component on the circuit board to data specifying a mounting position of the component that is previously indicated, and a mounter to mount the component at a position on the circuit board specified by the changed mounting data. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126190 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TURBINE CASING - A method for producing a turbine casing for a rotating machine is provided. The casing is manufactured by a casting process, and is cast in two casing halves which are separated by a parting plane which passes axially through the turbine casing. Each casing half is first cast in one piece in each case, and each casing half is separated into at least two casing sections which are joined together for forming a casing half in each case. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126191 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method of manufacturing a connecting rod assembly including the steps of defining a small end of a connecting rod assembly having a terminal end and then defining a pin bore extending through the small end of the connecting rod assembly. A pair of channels is formed on opposite sides of the small end of the connecting rod assembly wherein the axis of each of the channels is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the pin bore. At least partially annular grooves are formed within the pin bore adjacent the distal end of the pin bore. The connecting rod assembly is then machined to reduce the width of the small end between each channel and the terminal end to provide a small end having a reduced width configuration wherein the grooves are disposed along at least a portion of the distal end to reduce the need to deburr the area adjacent the pin bore. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126192 | Heat pipe fin stack with extruded base - A heat sink has a base plate to be clamped against a heat source and one or more heat pipes containing a phase change fluid. Each heat pipe has an elongated tubular evaporator fitted in a channel in the base plate, and a columnar condenser part perpendicular to the base plate forming a structural column for air heat exchange fins. The channel in the base plate is parallel to an edge. An additional channel or ridge is provided, also parallel to the edge, for receiving a clamp or spring clip to urge the base plate against the heat source. The base plate is inexpensively extruded with the parallel channels, ridges, etc., extending across the width of the base plate parallel to the edge. The heat sink has a minimum number of inexpensive parts yet is highly thermally efficient. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126193 | METHOD OF REFURBISHING A DIESEL INJECTOR VALVE SEAT - A method to refurbish a valve seat in a fuel injector module housing where the valve seat is of a larger diameter than an associate valve guide bore user using an indexable insert insertable into the bore and oriented in a manner to engage the valve seat to facilitate refurbishing. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126194 | NOISE ATTENUATORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING NOISE ATTENUATORS AND BLEED VALVE ASSEMBLIES - Methods of manufacturing a noise attenuator are provided. In an embodiment, by way of example only, the method includes shaping a plate to have a three-dimensional contour, and forming a plurality of openings through the shaped plate with an abrasive fluid jet to thereby form the bleed valve noise attenuator. In another embodiment, a bleed valve assembly is provided. By way of example only, the assembly includes a plate having a three-dimensional contour including a rim section surrounding a dome section and a plurality of openings formed in at least one of the rim section and the dome section, the plate comprising a material having no recast material thereon. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126195 | Roller bearing - A roller bearing for rotatably supporting a rotating shaft of an internal combustion engine between a main body and a cap of the internal combustion engine. The roller bearing including: a plurality of rollers; a retainer which is circumferentially splittable and supports the plurality of rollers; and an outer race which is circumferentially splittable and forms a raceway surface for the plurality of rollers. The retainer is split into a plurality of retaining members. The outer race is split into a plurality of race plates. At least one of the race plates is provided with one of a projection and a cavity to be engaged with one of the main body and the cap to restrict a relative movement between the one of the race plates and the one of the cylinder head and the cap. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126196 | SAFETY RAZORS - A safety razor blade unit has two or more blades ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090126197 | Disposable razor with integrated shaving cream dispenser - A disposable safety razor having an integral shaving conditioner dispenser includes a neck to which a blade cartridge is affixed at a top end thereof and a handle extends downwardly therefrom. The handle is ergonomically shaped and has an exterior wall that defines a pressure cavity therein for receiving a shaving conditioning compound and a pressurized dispensing gas. The handle has an opening at its bottom and a valve received in the opening. The valve is configured to dispense the shaving conditioning compound down-wardly through the valve with the razor held upright. A dispensing cap covers the valve and is engaged therewith such that movement of the dispensing cap causes release of the shaving conditioning compound downwardly through the valve and out from a discharge opening in the cap while holding the razor upright with the blade cartridge and neck positioned higher than the handle bottom and dispensing cap. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126198 | CHILDREN'S CUTLERY - A piece of children's cutlery includes a work unit, a fixing unit, a plastic deformation unit, and a grip unit. The work unit is connected at an end to a front end of the grip unit, the fixing unit is connected at an end to a rear end of the grip unit opposite to the work unit, the plastic deformation unit is connected at two opposite ends to the work unit and the fixing unit, and the grip unit is enclosed around the plastic deformation unit and the ends of the work unit and the fixing unit connected to the grip unit. The grip unit and the plastic deformation unit enclosed therein may be adjusted by bending them to an extending direction and a curvature most suitable for holding by a user in a habitual position. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126199 | KNIFE APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a knife with a novel, improved handle and a sharpening element incorporated within the knife. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126200 | Folding knife having a poking element - A folding knife includes a handle, a blade, a resilient element and a poking element. The blade can be turned into or out from the handle. The resilient element has an end fixed to the handle and another end extended to a position of connecting the handle and the blade. If the blade is stored in the handle, the resilient element produces a torque to turn the blade into the handle. When a force is applied to turn the blade out from the handle, the resilient element produces a torque to pop the blade out from the handle automatically. The poking element is provided for turning the blade. When the blade is in the handle, the poking element presses against the blade, such that if a user pokes an end of the poking element, another end of the poking element turns the blade out from the handle. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126201 | Bladeset for a hair cutting apparatus - A bladeset for a hair clipper includes at least one stationary blade having a plurality of stationary blade teeth, and at least one moving blade having a plurality of moving blade teeth and being configured for laterally reciprocating relative to the at least one stationary blade for cutting hair therebetween, the moving blade having a set of long teeth configured for cutting hair across a width of said moving blade, and a set of short teeth configured for cutting hair across said moving blade width when a clipper feed rate exceeds a given speed. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126202 | SCISSORS HAVING HANDLES WITH FLEXIBLE RINGS | 2009-05-21 |
20090126203 | HAND HELD CUTTER - The present invention relates to a hand held cutter ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090126204 | Recyclable and compostable eating utensils and other products made from crop-based resin & method of manufacture - A product is formed from a crop-based resin that decomposes into a compost within 120 days or less and is heat resistant being able to remain in hot water at a temperature of at least 190 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 15 minutes without any substantial loss in rigidity. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126205 | Saw Blade With Round Cutting Edges - A saw blade ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090126206 | Circular Saw With Cutting Depth Display - A circular saw is provided with a saw blade, a saw blade guard, and an adjustment bracket connected to a base plate to selectively adjust the base plate with respect to the saw blade, wherein a portion of the adjustment bracket is visible through at least a portion of the saw blade guard. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126207 | PENCIL SHARPENER CAP - A pencil sharpener includes a housing having an inner cavity for receiving at least a portion of a pencil therein. The pencil includes a center portion and an outer portion generally coaxial with the center portion. A sharpener is longitudinally slidable within the inner cavity. A mechanism provides a linear force to the sharpener to move the sharpener between open and closed ends of the housing. The linear force mechanism is disposed between the sharpener and the closed end of the housing. The engagement of the pencil and housing during sharpening of the pencil produces shavings from the center and outer portions of the pencil that are retained within the inner cavity. A combined longitudinal length of the housing and pencil in an engaged configuration remains approximately constant as the pencil decreases in length from use and/or sharpening. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126208 | Apparatus And Method For Positioning A Vehicle - The invention provides a vehicle confronting apparatus and a vehicle confronting method for a vehicle, which enables to confront a vehicle surely for a short while. A vehicle confronting apparatus | 2009-05-21 |
20090126209 | Measuring instrument - A measuring instrument includes a body, a horizontal optical module, and several vertical optical modules; the horizontal optical module is fixed on a top of the body, and has a brushless motor and a prism, which work together to make emitted light of the module cover a horizontal plane to form as a horizontal making line for use in construction; the body has several fixing members, which are fixedly positioned around the horizontal optical module such that horizontal central lines of every two adjacent ones of the fixing members are perpendicular to each other; the vertical optical modules are fixedly joined on the fixing members respectively such that light emission directions of every two adjacent ones of the vertical optical modules are perpendicular to each other, and light emitted from each of the vertical optical modules covers a vertical plane. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126210 | Foot Measurement Apparatus - A foot measurement apparatus for measuring the dimensions of a foot. The foot measurement apparatus includes an integrally-formed unitary base having first and second sections each with proximal ends and distal ends and top and bottom surfaces. The first and second sections are connected by a living-hinge interconnection portion at their proximal ends. The foot measurement apparatus also includes a measuring scale attached to the lop surfaces of the first and second sections. The foot measurement apparatus additionally includes an erectable heel-tab structure which is attached to the unitary base near the distal end of the first section. The heel-tab structure has a heel-contact portion which is pivotable between a collapsed position overlying the top surface of the first section and an erected position substantially normal to the first section. The foot measurement apparatus also includes an erectable toe-tab structure. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126211 | Device for simulating position of the saddle and handlebar assembly of the bicycle - The invention is a bicycle fitting machine. It is an apparatus that can simulate almost any position of the bicycle saddle and handlebar assembly with the reference to the Bottom Bracket centre (FIG. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126212 | Measuring Assembly and Method for Determining the Relative Position of Machine Parts - The present invention relates to a three-dimensional measuring assembly for determining the relative position of components, such as machine parts and/or instruments. The invention also relates to a method for determining the relative position of components, such as more particularly machine parts, using a reference member according to any of the foregoing claims. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126213 | LOW-OBSCURING TILE INSTALLATION SPACER - The disclosure relates to tile-spacing devices for spacing tiles apart from one another during their installation, so as to create a space between the tiles, such as a space into which a grout, mortar, sealant, or other material can be inserted. Like previous tile-spacing devices, the devices described herein include one or more spacers disposed on a base. However, unlike previous devices, the devices described herein have a window that extends through the base, through which engagement of at least one of the tiles with the edge of a spacer can be visually observed. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126214 | PROBE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A PROBE SYSTEM - A probe system includes a probe head and a transceiver element. Due to contact of a stylus, a sensor signal is able to be generated by a sensor element. The probe head and the transceiver element are configured such that a wireless data transfer is able to be produced between them, so that readiness information is transmittable from the probe head to the transceiver element. The readiness information is transmittable by two bit strings including high bits and low bits, the bit strings being transmittable following defined time intervals, and the second bit string having fewer high bits than the first bit string. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126215 | Measuring Device for Multiple Tube Sections - The invention concerns a measuring device for the simultaneous examination (testing) of lengths of at least essentially equal length sections ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090126216 | Centrifugal Pellet Dryer Screen - A centrifugal pellet dryer screen ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090126217 | PARTICULATE MATERIAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PARTICULATE MATERIAL PROCESSING SYSTEM - A particulate material processing apparatus has a vessel, a processing tank, and a dispersing member. The vessel has a charging port for charging a particulate material into the vessel. The processing tank receives the particulate material charged from the charging port. The processing tank is shaped so as to narrow towards the bottom. At least the lower part of the processing tank is made of a gas-permeable material that allows the process gas for processing the particulate material to pass through. The dispersing member is disposed below the charging port. The dispersing member disperses and flattens the particulate material on the processing tank. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126218 | Condensation washer-dryer - A condensation washer-dryer, in particular, the air-guiding process. The base module is used to receive function parts and components of the air guide and is closed on the rear side by means of a process air cover and forms a plastic, stable support structure for the washer-dryer. The connecting surfaces are large and extend, preferably, over the entire width of the washer-dryer. Due to said embodiment, air guiding channels are formed in a simple manner on the rear side of the base module and the housing of the process air ventilator is closed on the rear side. Sealing elements are no longer required due to said welding of said type of connection and an exceptionally high mechanical rigidity is obtained. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126219 | Method and System for Drying High-Moisture Content Plant Material - A system includes a container having a curved inner surface disposed about a generally horizontally extending longitudinal axis, the container having an input end and an axially-spaced output end opposite the input end, the container being mounted on a plurality of resilient members so as to be resiliently supported above a base. The curved inner surface is defined by at least one deck plate having a plurality of apertures to direct air tangential to the curved inner surface. The system also includes a vibration generator coupled to the container for producing a vibratory force to cause material within the container to be moved in a generally rising and falling path of rolling movement along the curved inner surface, and a fan coupled to a heater and to the plurality of apertures to pass heated air through the plurality of apertures. A method of drying material is also provided. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126220 | Method for detecting the standstill of a drum in a tumble dryer, and tumble dryer which is suitable for this purpose - A method for detecting the standstill of a drum in a tumble drier during the drying of damp laundry by means of process air which is heated by a heating device in an inflow channel in front of the drum and passes into an outflow channel after passage through the drum, wherein the conductivity of the laundry is measured in the drum and the change in the conductivity is evaluated with regard to the detection of the standstill of the drum. Here, the temperature of the process air is measured by means of a temperature sensor which is arranged in the outflow channel after the drum, and the change in the temperature of the process air is evaluated with regard to the detection of the standstill of the drum. The invention also relates to a tumble drier which is suitable for this purpose. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126221 | DRYING TRAY AND METHOD OF USE - A tray, for example, a drying tray, a method for drying, and a structural member engagement system are provided. The drying tray includes at least one perforated panel; and a frame adapted to support the perforated panel. The frame may include a plurality of interconnecting plastic support members adapted to receive the perforated panel. The tray may be used to dry fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat. A method of using the tray and a structural member engagement system are also disclosed The member engagement system includes a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and a plug and pin adapted to engage the first member with the second member. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126222 | Dryer - A laundry machine, in particular, a dryer using steam, is disclosed. The dryer includes an object container for containing an object, a control panel provided as a user interface, and a controller. In the dryer, the control panel comprises a course selector for enabling a user to select one of a steam-enable course, in which a steam cycle for supply steam to the object container is enabled, a steam course, in which the steam cycle is provided, and a steam-off course, from which the steam cycle is excluded, as operation courses. The controller controls an operation of the dryer to execute the selected operation course. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126223 | Form fitting cover for high heel shoes - A shoe cover for high heel shoes has a body comprising a waterproof expandable elastic rubber or other flexible material in a shape of a high heel shoe, the body shaped to form fit and cover an outside of the high heel shoe. The body includes an expandable form fitting front portion, two expandable form fitting lateral side portions, a form fitting back portion, a slip-resistant textured form fitting underside portion, a reinforced rim portion, and an expandable form fitting elongate heel portion. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126224 | DIFFERENTIAL-STIFFNESS IMPACT-ATTENUATION MEMBERS AND PRODUCTS INCLUDING THEM - A differential-stiffness impact-attenuation member includes at least one spring element. The spring element has dimensions in height, length and width directions. The height dimension extends from a top surface to a bottom surface. The length dimension extends from a front end to a back end. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces is adapted for mounting. The impact-attenuation member has a first stiffness characteristic in the height direction at the front end of the spring element and a second stiffness characteristic in the height direction at the back end of the spring element. The spring element may define a cavity. A tension element may engage the spring element and be located at least partially within the cavity. The impact-attenuation member may engage at least one of a foot-covering member, a foot-supporting member and a surface-contacting member associated with a foot-receiving device. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126225 | Articles And Methods Of Manufacturing Articles - Various articles, such as footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, watchbands, and the like, and methods of forming those articles are presented. The articles are generally formed, in whole or in part, using rapid manufacturing techniques, such as laser sintering, stereolithography, solid deposition modeling, and the like. The use of rapid manufacturing allows for relatively economical and time efficient manufacture of customized articles. Portions of the articles may be manufactured using rapid manufacturing and those portions may be joined with portions formed using conventional, non-rapid manufacturing techniques. The methods may also include performing a scan of an appropriate body part of a user, such as a foot, in order to create a customized article of footwear for the user. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126226 | Inner Sole for a Footwear - An inner sole for an insole has a body made of flexible material and adapted to be laid on an insole of a shoe. Liquid containing spaces are formed in the body of the inner sole for sealingly and flowably containing liquid. Dam portions divide the liquid containing spaces into a toe region, a heel region and a middle region between the two. Orifices communicate the liquid between mutually adjacent regions. The orifice formed by the dam portions that divides the liquid containing spaces into the heel region and the middle region opens toward one side edge portion to cause an eddy of liquid, flowing from the heel region into the middle region, that substantially fills the whole middle region. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126227 | ADJUSTABLE SLIDING EYELET FOR FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear comprising a sliding eyelet apparatus comprising a flexible track comprising at least one groove and at least one track, and a lace carrier comprising a lever comprising at least one tooth to engage said groove, a spring; and a slider comprising a rail to engage said flexible track. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126228 | SHOE - A shoe includes a sole, a potential generating unit, a first conductive unit and a second conductive unit. The sole has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The potential generating unit has a high potential outputting terminal and a low potential outputting terminal. The first conductive unit is electrically connected with the high potential outputting terminal of the potential generating unit and is exposed to the first surface of the sole. The second conductive unit is electrically connected with the low potential outputting terminal of the potential generating unit and is exposed to the second surface of the sole. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126229 | Toe protection sandal - A sandal including a molded rubber outsole configured to support a lower surface of a foot including a heel, midfoot, and a forefoot; a toe cap extending from the outsole and configured to cover a top of at least a portion of the forefoot, the toe cap molded integrally with the outsole; and a plurality of sandal straps fixed to the outsole to retain the sandal on the foot, at least one of the sandal straps fixed to the toe. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126230 | Article Of Footwear With Outsole Web and Midsole Protrusions - An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper, an outsole, and a midsole. The upper is configured to receive a foot, and the outsole is secured to the upper. The outsole defines a plurality of apertures extending entirely through the outsole. In addition, the outsole has a ground-engaging surface positioned at a first elevation. The midsole is positionable such that a lower surface of the midsole extends into the apertures of the outsole and is exposed by the apertures. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126231 | Footwear Piece - The invention relates to a footwear piece having an upper made of a first fabric material as well as a sole, which is made of a second fabric material, and further the footwear piece has the tightening means and a tightening flap. The footwear piece is primarily intended for outdoor use, but, if needed, it is also suitable for indoor use. The footwear piece is on the foot soft and light to use and with it a “barefoot feeling” is achieved for its user. The footwear piece moulds completely to the shapes of its user's foot and when using the footwear piece a separate sock is not necessarily needed at all. This is a light and machine-washable as well as breathable footwear piece sewn of textile, a sort of “outdoor sock” with a soft sole. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126232 | Item of Footwear with Integrated Midfoot Roll - The invention relates to an item of footwear which has an integrated midfoot roll and of which the upper is connected to an insole and an outsole shell ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090126233 | Exercise device for shoes - A method for increasing an exertion associated with a stride of a person is provided. The method including; providing a platform operatively engaged with a surface of a footwear worn by the person and upon which is exerted a weight of the person; and storing a potential energy of the person upon exertion of the weight on the platform. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126234 | Foams, foaming compositions and applications thereof - [Objects] It is an object to provide a foam having a low specific gravity and a small compression set, more preferably a foam having a low specific gravity, a small compression set and uniform quality, a foaming composition, and applications of the foam. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126235 | Method and device for excavating submerged stratum - An excavation technique for a stratum capable of excavating a submerged stratum such as a layer containing an underground resource by using laser irradiation in liquid is provided. In this technique, a laser beam transmitted through laser transmission means | 2009-05-21 |
20090126236 | HITCHED GROOMING DEVICE FOR WINTER TRAILS - A hitched grooming device having a tapered frame. a pivot allows for device to create a trail that is kept horizontal no matter the inclination of the terrain. Another pivot allows a compactor to rotate so that it can keep the trail as uniform as possible by keeping the compactor horizontal. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126237 | Apparatus With Flexibly Mounted Spud Carriage - In one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed for accommodating a substantially vertical spud of a dredging vessel with a longitudinal direction, including a spud carriage which is mounted for limited rotation around a horizontal transverse axis, wherein at least a first and a second spring device is arranged under bias between vessel and spud in the longitudinal direction for the purpose of absorbing a moment on the spud carriage, which first and second spring devices compensate each other in the non-loaded situation of the spud; and at least one spring device is provided with a spring force limiting device for limiting the tension in the spring element from a determined maximum moment on the spud carriage. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126238 | Top Loading Wedge with Adjustably Engageable Bottom Apparatus and Method - A non-hydraulic dredge comprised of a vaned conveyor/traction/drive assembly. A bi-directional embodiment is disclosed. An elevation adjustment and obstruction override embodiment as disclosed. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126239 | Motorized action card - An action card device provides a compact motor drive and comprises a foldable support structure comprising means for securing a smaller card thereto; a means for emitting sounds in the foldable support structure, emitting sounds upon unfolding, the sound emitting means comprising an electronic microchip sound generating device energized by a number of onboard batteries; a slide tongue switch having two ends wherein one of the two ends is connected to the electronic microchip sound generating device and the other end is attached to the foldable support structure; and a thin electric motor mounted on the foldable support structure and connected to an output of the electronic microchip sound generating device. The power drive oscillates a mobile accessory on the card device in synchronization with the activation of the electronic microchip sound generating device at opening of the card device. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126240 | Method, Device and Apparatus for Delivering Promotion and Advertising - The present invention relates to a method and system for delivering messages, such as advertising messages. Printed labels are provided on drinks container lids, such as takeaway coffee container lids. Providing printed labels has the advantage that the lid does not need to be changed to provide a different message. Only the printed label has to be changed. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126241 | Electric fireplace insert and methods of use - An electric fireplace insert and methods for simulating the light and sound effects of real burning fuel utilize one or more of a light emitting diode (LED) down lighting system, an LED flame light system, and an LED ember bed light system which work together to make the electric fireplace insert more closely resemble the appearance and sounds of a traditional fuel-burning fireplace. By simultaneously and independently changing the brightness of several groups of LEDs of the LED down lighting system, a shadow motion effect of ambient light similar to that seen in a traditional fuel-burning fireplace can be simulated. By simultaneously and independently changing the brightness of several groups of LEDs of the LED ember bed lighting system, a rolling motion, or side-to-side, effect of light inside the ember bed can be simulated. The flashing of the LEDs of the LED ember bed lighting system and/or the LED simulated fuel lighting system can also be synchronized by the CPU with crackling sounds that may be stored on a memory chip and emitted by the audio speaker to simulate the sparks and associated crackling noise of burning fuel. The electric fireplace insert can be included in a fireplace housing having a front portion to which can be attached one of a set of different-looking, removable, decorative face plates. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126242 | THIN MOTORIZED NOVELTY DEVICE - An device including a motor, a disk rotatable by the motor and a housing for the motor and disk, the housing suitable for insertion into a greeting card, magazine, t-shirt, caps, hats, licensed characters, plastic novelty items, sculpted novelty items, figurines, other items of apparels, statutes, models, watches, jewelry, packaging, direct mail, POP displays, gift cards, or in any other type of object in which a moving small eye-catching device having a substantially thin and flat profile might be desired. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126243 | Display Over the Sleeve - A rollable display ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090126244 | Planar Display Assembled And Supported Through Components By Making Use Of Adhesive - Disclosed is a planar display assembled and supported through components by making use of adhesive, mainly comprising: a transparent protection board, a display element, and an adhesive. Wherein, said display element is used as a photoelectric element (for example, an LC panel or a backlight module) forming a display. Said display elements can be glued and attached onto said transparent protection board by means of said adhesive such as Velcro, so as to reduce ordinary support elements utilized, thus significantly reducing the volume and weight of said planar display. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126245 | Garment divider - A divider for garments on a clothes rack. The divider is easily fit onto the clothes rack in a desired location and a laterally extending part is prominently displayed. The laterally extending part contains information as to the adjacent articles of clothing contained on at least one side of the divider. The divider may be used in home closets to separate different types of clothing or it may be used in stores to separate different sizes of the same type of clothing. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126246 | MULTI-LAYER GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS - The multi-layer graphic illustration includes a first frame coupled to a second frame. A background image is fastened to the first frame and a foreground image is coupled to the second frame and offset from the background image. In this regard, the multi-layer graphic illustration produces a three-dimensional image effect due to the offset nature of the background image relative to the foreground image as mounted to each respective frame. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126247 | Photo display panel - A one-piece panel for the display of a plurality of photos and other card-like items on a flat surface such as a refrigerator door constituted of resilient plastic sheet material into which U-shaped die cuts form numerous integral downward- and upward-pointing tabs. The tabs are made accessible for extension from their original position planar to the body of the panel by means of contiguous cutouts so that they can be used to hold in place display items whose edges are inserted under them. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126248 | PERSONALIZEABLE DISPLAY FRAMES - Display frames which can be individualized and accessorized according to user's moods or desires, or according to display indicia displayed in the frames. Decorative or personalized pin members are positioned in one or more openings in the display frames. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126249 | FIREARM MODIFICATION METHOD AND KIT ASSEMBLY - A firearm modification method and kit assembly includes the removal of the pistol style hand grip mount in a manner that precludes the use of the originally mounted pistol style hand grip, the modification of the hand grip mount to add a shoulder stock mount, and the installation of a shoulder stock in place of the originally mounted pistol style hand grip and hand grip mount. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126250 | Bipod assembly & kit with interchangeable bipod legs providing a selection of bipod leg end effecters - A bipod with interchangeable legs comprises first and second tubular, spring-loaded telescopically extendable legs terminating distally in one of a plurality of selected end effectors. Each of the interchangeable bipod legs has a selected end effecter adapted to provide support on a specific surface. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126251 | TWO IN ONE SIGHT - An aiming sight has a base, two oppositely facing light emitting elements on the base, a pivot upon which the base rotates, a detent that holds the base at selected positions, and a spring, magnet or other structure that presses the sight towards the aimed device upon which the sight is mounted. The sight is selectively rotated so that one of the light emitting elements faces the user for aiming, without removing the sight or the light emitting elements from the aimed device. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126252 | ESTRUS SCENT ARTICLE AND PROCESS OF MAKING - In one aspect of the invention a process is provided for producing deer scented estrus articles comprising the steps: using at least one cotton-swab to collect vaginal fluids from the vaginal canal of a female deer in estrus such that vaginal fluids are collected on one or both ends of the at least one cotton swab; placing at least one cotton swab with vaginal fluid collected thereon into a bottle; and collecting urine from at least one female deer producing estrus secretions in their urine, and placing at least a portion of the collected urine in to the bottle to provide at least one bottle containing deer urine with estrus secretions in the deer urine and at least one cotton swab with vaginal fluid deposited thereon at least partly immersed in the urine. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126253 | Waterfowl decoy with stabilizing buoyancy attachment - Provided is a waterfowl decoy that includes a suction bottom main body in combination with a removable keel. The main body includes extensions on the bottom that are within the cavity, and the keel includes corresponding slots to slideably engage the extensions. The keel also includes a hollow ballast section with an opening for insertion of desired ballast material. The keel is brought into contact with the bottom of the main body and the extensions are slid into the slots. This invention allows for quick, selectable attachment or removal of the keel in the field. The keel also includes a structure for the attachment and wrapping of an anchor cord. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126254 | Method for Predicting Depth Distribution of Predetermined Water Temperature Zone, Method for Predicting Fishing Ground of Migratory Fish, and System for Delivering Fishing Ground Prediction Information of Migratory Fish - A linear regression equation, η1=α(ε×h)+β, is obtained based on a depth h to a water zone of a predetermined water temperature, respective densities ρ1 and ρ2 of upper and lower layers above and below the water zone, and an absolute dynamic topography η1 obtained based on data measured by satellite (ε=(ρ2−ρ1)/ρ2). Further, h′ (depth of the water zone of the predetermined water temperature at each of a large number of spots) is determined according to this equation, η2=α(ε′×h′)+β, based on ε′ for each of the large number of spots calculated based on historical data, an absolute dynamic topography η2 at each of the large number of spots based on data measured by satellite, and the values α and β. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126255 | FISH LURE WITH VORTEX TAIL - A system for fishing using one of a plurality of rates of fall. Each of the rates of fall provides a different depth for delay between a cast and retrieval. The system includes a plurality of swim bait fishing lures. Each of the swim bait fishing lures includes an elongated body having a head and a rear along a longitudinal axis, a reduced tail portion flexible in a lateral direction and tapered laterally toward the rear, and an enlarged tail flaring from the reduced tail portion. The enlarged tail can have a tapered top and a tapered bottom, each formed from two intersecting faces. Each of the faces is characterized by a contour extending from the reduced tail portion on each of the faces to cause a vortex within a vicinity of each of the faces from a flowing fluid. Each of the swim bait fishing lure includes a weighted insert proximate the head. The system provides the plurality of rates of fall characterized by the respective weighted insert. | 2009-05-21 |
20090126256 | MODULAR FISHING LURE SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a modular fishing lure system having components which allow a user to create customizable fishing lures with greater flexibility and creativity while also being modifiable in the fishing environment in a manner that the user can alter the lure as needed while the user is fishing. The fishing lure system can include a propeller which provides desired action and movement of both the lure and the water surrounding the lure to entice fish to attack the fishing lure. The fishing lure system can include color components, which are provided to allow the user to select different colors and patterns in the body of the fishing lure. A secondary lure is provided in connection with the primary lure which trails behind the primary lure. A hook is attached to the lure in a manner such that when a fish strikes the hook, the hook is released from the body of the fishing lure while still being held by the primary line or a leader which is attached to the primary line which can reduce damage or accidental release of the fish as the fish is being reeled into the fisherman. | 2009-05-21 |