22nd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150145202 | STEPPING MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE AND CONVEYING DEVICE PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - A stepping motor control device includes a driving IC driving a stepping motor by PWM control, and a setting circuit for setting PWM frequency of the driving IC. The setting circuit sets the driving IC such that in stepping motor accelerating and decelerating periods, the PWM frequency of the driving IC becomes higher than the PWM frequency of the driving IC in a constant-speed period of the stepping motor. Thus, power loss of the driving IC in the stepping motor accelerating and decelerating periods can be reduced, and ripple current can be reduced. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145203 | MEDIUM CONVEYING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A medium conveying device including a first stacker to which a medium is ejected, a first conveying path guiding the medium to the first stacker, a second conveying path branched from the first conveying path at a first branching position, and a second stacker to which the medium guided by the second conveying path is ejected. The second stacker is provided on an apparatus main body so as to be openable and closable. A first switching unit is movable between a first position and a second position. The first switching unit guides the medium to the first conveying path at the first branching position when the first switching unit is in the first position, and guides the medium to the second conveying path at the first branching position when the first switching unit is in the second position. A moving mechanism moves the first switching unit from the first position to the second position in conjunction with an opening operation of the second stacker. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145204 | Sliding Disc Game - In a sliding disc game, a plurality of rigid discs is provided. The rigid discs having low friction with a sliding board surface. The sliding board surface is elongated, having a first end with a marked foul line, a short distance from the edge, and a second end which supports a plurality of rigid arch structures that form goals of varying point values. The players must slide the discs into the goals to score points. The apparatus may be made of finished wood in a first embodiment having a classic feel, or in a second embodiment having a more modern feel of rigid plastic, with embedded electronic sensors and an electronic display to provide automated scorekeeping. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145205 | METHODS OF RANDOMIZING CARDS - Apparatuses and methods for moving playing cards from a first group of cards into plural hands of cards, wherein each of the hands contains a random arrangement of cards. The apparatus may comprise a card receiver for receiving the first group of cards, a single stack of card-receiving compartments generally adjacent to the card receiver, the stack generally vertically movable, an elevator for moving the stack, a card-moving mechanism between the card receiver and the stack, and a microprocessor that controls the card-moving mechanism and the elevator so that an individual card is moved into an identified compartment. The number of compartments receiving cards and the number of cards moved to each compartment may be selected. Apparatuses for feeding cards may comprise a surface for supporting a stack of cards, a feed roller with a frictional outer surface, a drive mechanism for causing rotation of the feed roller, a pair of speed-up rollers to advance the cards out of the feed roller, and a clutch mechanism for disengaging the feed roller from the drive mechanism as the card comes into contact with the speed-up rollers. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145206 | GAME PLATFORM AND GAME CARDS THEREOF (SMART TIME) - It is provided a game platform which includes a receiving board, a magnetic board fixedly hosting magnetic elements, and means for positioning of the magnetic board in a predetermined position. Each magnetic element has either a north polarity or a south polarity facing the receiving board. The receiving board receives a game card at a predetermined position. The game card has sites for receiving magnetic game pieces. The game pieces are distinguishable in accordance with their magnetic polarity by a non-magnetic distinctive feature, like color, shape, weight, scale, and external texture. For determining its position, the magnetic board has a far state and a close state relative to the receiving board, and a spacing mechanism switches between the far state and the close state. The receiving board and the magnetic board are positioned coaxially around a common axis, around which magnetic board is free to rotate. In six equally spaced rotational positions, the magnetic board is locked to a predetermined rotational position. The game card includes closed boundaries shaped for determining its position, site marks for the game pieces, a game content associated to the site marks, and an aligning mark for selecting a desired rotational position. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145207 | Board Game and Method of Using - A novel board game is provided that allows individuals to play a game that has simple rules, is resolved quickly, and is still enjoyable. The present board game comprises two sets of opposing game pieces, a checkerboard, and a unique deck of forty-seven cards. The players take opposing turns drawing a card and then moving one of their game pieces in one of the cardinal directions a number of squares equal to the number drawn. Players may also draw a “jump” card, which allows that player to vault one of their pieces over an opposing piece. Players get one point for reaching their opponent's back row and another point for completely surrounding one of their opponent's game pieces, thereby removing that piece from the board. The game is over when one player totals five points. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145208 | Card Game and Method of Playing - A card game including a specialized deck of numbered and specialty playing cards and a passing trophy are disclosed. Each player is dealt cards until no cards remain. After one player discards one or more cards into a play pile, the players take a turn, each turn requiring a player to discard a card that is equal to or greater than the numerical value of a previously played card. A player can play up to four identical cards in a single turn, at which point the play pile is eliminated. If the player does not possess a card that is equal to or greater than the previously played card, the player must add the play pile to his or her hand. Alternatively, the player can discard a specialty card. The last player to have cards in his or her hand is identified as the losing player and receives the trophy. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145209 | SHOOTING TARGET APPARATUS - A shooting target apparatus which can be used for mounting air-pressurized containers as targets in shooting ranges. When the pressurized container is hit by a projectile, the sound of a small explosion provides an added excitement in the shooting experience. The container can also be partially filled with a fluid or granular material to create an added visual effect of an explosion. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145210 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SELF-PROPELLED ROPING TRAINING SYSTEM - An apparatus and device are provided for a self-propelled roping training system. The apparatus includes an endless track comprising a plurality of corner sections, each of the plurality of corner sections comprising an arc length, a carriage assembly comprising a front slider assembly coupled with the track and a rear slider assembly coupled with the track, and a self-propelled vehicle coupled with the carriage assembly configured to follow a path defined by the endless track. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145211 | DART GAME DEVICE INTERWORKING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE, GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure relates to a dart game device interworking with at least one external device. The dart game device includes a dart target having a plurality of point regions, a sensing unit configured to sense a hit to the dart target by a dart, a light source unit configured to output light in a light pattern, a sound source unit configured to output sound in a sound pattern, and a communication unit configured to communicate with the external device and control the external device to output light in the light pattern or to output sound in the sound pattern. The light and sound patterns depend on an occurrence of an event. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145212 | DART GAME SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a dart game system. The dart game system includes a dart game device, multiple external facilities, and a control unit configured to control the dart game device and the multiple external facilities. The dart game device includes a dart target having a plurality of point regions, a sensing unit configured to sense a hit to the dart target by a dart, a light source unit configured to output light, and a sound source unit configured to output sound. The multiple external facilities includes additional light source units configured to output additional light, and additional sound source units configured to output additional sound. The control unit is configured to control the light source units and the sound source units to output light or sound according to patterns, which depend on an occurrence of an event. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145213 | TARGET DEVICE FOR TOY GUN - A target device includes a circuit board and a detection board is located at the front side of the circuit board and has multiple detection areas which are electrically connected with the circuit board. A buffering board is made by transparent and soft material, and located at the front side of the detection board. A first display board and a second display board are electrically connected to the circuit board and located on the top of the detection board. The first display board displays the individual value of each of the detection areas that is hit. The second display board displays the sum of the individual values of the detection areas that are hit. The circuit board, the detection board, the buffering board, the first display board and the second display board are accommodated in a case. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145214 | MULTI-PLATFORM TV QUIZ SHOW - The invention is related with KeeWordz, which is a quiz show targeting various socio-economic groups with its multi-platform structure and high interaction power and it is characterized by the inclusion of one or more contestants, presenters, computers, giant screens, database centers, websites (e.g., the KeeWordz website), and remote user formulations. Other implementations are also described. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145215 | CARTRIDGE SEAL FOR AN APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF USING AND MANUFACTURING - A cartridge seal assembly can be sued for sealing an annular space between a rotating shaft and an opening in a housing of an appliance. The cartridge seal assembly includes a wear sleeve and an elastomeric seal. The wear sleeve includes a cylindrical wall sized to fit the rotary shaft and an radially outwardly extending flange, the flange comprising a peripheral edge. The elastomeric seal includes a primary seal configured to form a static seal against the cylindrical wall of the wear sleeve, an outer body configured to engage a surface of the housing defining the opening, and a retaining feature configured to engage the peripheral edge of the wear sleeve. The wear sleeve is preassembled with the elastomeric seal. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145216 | VARIABLE STIFFNESS COMPLIANT PLATE SEAL - A compliant plate seal assembly for a turbo machine includes a rotor and a stationary component. A plurality of compliant plates are coupled circumferentially to the stationary component. A natural frequency of each compliant plate varies from a natural frequency of adjacent compliant plates and/or gaps between adjacent plates to produce a zero-oscillation state between adjacent compliant plates in flow. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145217 | SEAL ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF SEALING - A seal arrangement includes a body having at least two walls defining a cavity, the walls are engagable with at least one structure through expansion of the body, and graphite is sealingly engaged with the body and the structure and resiliently compressively maintained within the cavity by the at least one structure. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145218 | COMBINED OIL CONTROL RING - A combined oil control ring for automobile engines capable of keeping an excellent oil-controlling function without suffering sticking between a spacer expander and side rails for a long period of operation comprises upper and lower two side rails, and an axially corrugated spacer expander having upper and lower portions; a leg portion connecting each upper portion and each lower portion of the spacer expander having a portion having an inclination angle θ of 15° or more from the axial direction. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145219 | Adapter Enabling Small Draw-Type Collet to Operate as Stationary-Type Collet in Large Lathe Spindle Sleeve - A collet adapter operates a draw-type collet in an axially stationary mode in a machine spindle that would otherwise operate with a stationary collet. The machine spindle has an axially stationary outer portion including a cap nut and an axially movable sleeve inside the axially stationary portion. The collet adapter includes an adapter body and a restraining apparatus. The adapter body has an outside surface that fits into the axially movable sleeve such that adapter body moves axially with the axially movable sleeve. The adapter body has an inside surface that receives the draw-type collet in sliding engagement. The restraining apparatus is configured to transmit an axial force from the stationary cap nut to a rearward portion of the draw-type collet to restrain axial motion of the draw-type collet. As a result of this axial constraint forward and backward motion of the axially movable sleeve closes and opens the collet respectively through the sliding engagement between the collet and the inside surface of the adapter body. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145220 | Reactive Air Suspension System - A system that helps to mitigate the risks associated with roadway debris is provided. The system uses an on-board sensor system to detect obstacles within the vehicle's pathway and an on-board controller and air spring suspension system to automatically increase ride height and road clearance when an obstacle is detected, thereby allowing the vehicle to potentially avoid the detected obstacle. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145221 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING THE CAMBER ANGLE FOR A SUSPENSION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a device for automatically adjusting a camber angle for a suspension system that includes a shock absorber. The device includes a first member rotationally drivable by a driving element during a displacement of a change of direction of the wheel, and a second member fixable to a vehicle frame. The first and second members cooperate to cause a relative translation of the first member and of the second member during a rotation of the shock absorber. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145222 | SNOWBOARD ACCESSORY - Systems and methods herein provide a snowboard rider with a manner for carrying a snowboard more easily to and from a lift. In one embodiment, a system includes at least one grasping means (e.g., a handle or a strap) affixed to a top surface of a snowboard. The system also includes an attachment means for affixing the grasping means to the top surface of the snowboard. The grasping means allows a snowboarder to grab the snowboard to carry the snowboard and more easily transport it. The grasping means may also allow the snowboarder to perform certain tricks (e.g., by grabbing the grasping means in air). | 2015-05-28 |
20150145223 | EXTENDABLE SLED DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ITS USE - An extendable sled device for transporting luggage or other bulky objects up sets of stairs with less effort. The extendable sled device is integrated with, or attached to, the object being transported. The extendable sled device has an extendable sled controlled by an extension mechanism. The extendable sled is lowered by the extension mechanism when in use, and retracted when not in use. The extendable sled can also have one or more stopper mechanisms, which are used to arrest the luggage on a set of stairs if a user accidently releases the luggage midway up the flight. The stopper mechanisms prevent the luggage from falling back down the steps and potentially injuring people. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145224 | COLLAPSIBLE CART - A collapsible cart may include a handle; a first supporting frame; a second supporting frame; and a connecting member including a plurality of connecting units and connecting rods, wherein the connecting units and the connecting rods are pivotally connected to the first supporting frame and the second supporting frame, so when the first supporting frame and second supporting frame are moved toward each other, the movement of the two supporting frames triggers the collapse of the connecting member to minimize the size of the cart. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145225 | LEG SCOOTER DEVICE - A leg scooter device having a platform to receive the foot of a user that is positioned between forward and aft wheels. An ascending member extends above the platform and contacts the lower leg of a user during use. It is through the lower leg's contact with the ascending member and the placement of one or both of the user's feet on the platform that the user “senses” the devices and controls it. The ascending member may be movable and/or configured to be biased toward contact with the user. Various embodiments are disclosed. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145226 | BUSHING, SKATEBOARD TRUCK AND SKATEBOARD - This application provides skateboards and skateboard trucks. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145227 | Energy Storing Suspension Components Having Retention Recesses - Energy storing suspension components for use in suspension systems for wheeled vehicles and trailers, and suspension systems incorporating such energy storing suspension components are disclosed. The energy storing suspension components include an axle seat portion, a first end, and a first limb extending between the axle seat portion and the first end. The axle seat portion includes first and second surfaces with at least one of the first and second surfaces having at least two spaced apart recesses that are spaced from a center of the axle seat portion, the recesses being configured to receive respective protrusions extending from at least one suspension component that is connected to the energy storing suspension component when coupled within an axle coupling assembly. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145228 | Axle Attachment - An axle attachment includes a guide element having a guide-side attachment region that is curved in a concave manner and a guide-side fixing region adjoining the guide-side attachment region along the curvature line, and a clamping element having a clamping-side attachment region that is curved in a concave manner and that is arranged opposite the guide-side attachment region, and a clamping-side fixing region. A fixing element engages into a guide-side fixing region and into an opposing clamping-side fixing region and forces the regions against each other in order to fix an axle body to the axle attachment in a force-fitting manner. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145229 | Removable spindle assembly for torsion axles - A torsion axle arrangement is provided wherein the spindle is mounted to the suspension link by a keyed connection facilitated with a selectively orientable disc then fixed to the suspension link according to a given application. That connection is maintained by a bolt passing through the suspension link and engaging a mating groove in the spindle. The bolt is anchored within the suspension link by a threaded connection internal to the suspension link. The shape of the key can be selected as desired for immediate source identification. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145230 | BICYCLE BRAKE SYSTEM - A method and apparatus to brake a bicycle is disclosed. An elongated member is attach to a front mounting post of a bicycle and extends outward from the front mounting post in a substantially horizontal plane. The elongated member includes a pair of wide main sections respectively disposed adjacent the midsection and is adapted to support arms of a bicycle rider when the elongated member is attached to the front mounting post. A first recess is formed in the member bottom that is located adjacent a member end. A pin is coupled to the member and extends through the recess. The brake handle is positioned at least partially within each recess. A brake handle is rotatably coupled to the pin. The brake handles couples to a bicycle brake cable to brake the bicycle in response to a bicycle user partially rotating the handle about the pin within the recess. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145231 | BICYCLE FRAME WITH CONVERTIBLE DROPOUTS - The present invention provides a bicycle that includes a frame that is specifically design to accommodate different axle configurations. The bicycle includes a wheel including a wheel axle and a bicycle frame comprising a wheel support including an axle opening having a first width and an axle slot contiguous with the axle opening and having a second width less than the first width. Preferably, a portion of the wheel axle positioned in the axle opening has a diameter that substantially matches the first width. The present invention also provides a method of changing an original wheel of a bicycle. The method comprises removing the original wheel from the wheel support, positioning a converter in the axle opening, providing a replacement wheel having a replacement hub that has a replacement axle, and sliding the replacement axle through the axle slot and into the receiving area defined by the converter. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145232 | MOTORCYCLE GUARD - A plurality of protective cover assemblies and methods for protecting the front brake-side axle clamp and the front non-brake-side axle clamp of a motorcycle. A brake-side plastic cover plate is shaped to cover the brake-side axle clamp and brake caliper support and is coupled to the brake-side axle clamp utilizing existing brake-side axle clamp pinch bolt holes. A non-brake-side plastic cover plate is shaped to cover the non-brake-side axle clamp and is coupled to the non-brake-side axle clamp utilizing existing non-brake-side axle clamp pinch bolt holes. The cover assemblies deflect and absorb impact forces that would otherwise impact the axle clamps and the brake caliper support. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145233 | TRIM ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENT WITH RETENTION FEATURE - A trim assembly covering an airbag in a vehicle. The trim assembly includes a trim panel having an A-side surface and a C-side surface opposite of the A-side surface. Portions of the trim panel define an aperture through which a trim component is mounted, including a bezel and a backplate, with the bezel engaging the A-side surface of the trim panel, generally about the aperture. A backplate of the trim component includes a central portion and a flange extending from the central portion in surface-to-surface engagement with the C-side surface of the trim panel. The flange includes a plurality of projections formed on its surface so as to penetrate into the trim panel through the C-side surface. During activation of the airbag, the trim panel is displaced to permit deployment of the airbag, and the projections operate to retain the trim component in engagement with the trim panel. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145234 | WRAP AROUND SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An airbag assembly may include an inflatable curtain airbag with a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The inflatable curtain may have a first chamber and a second chamber that inflates forward of the first chamber. The second chamber may be separated from the first chamber by a non-inflating region. The non-inflating region may have a width selected such that in-plane bending of the inflatable curtain occurs during deployment. The in-plane bending may position the second chamber lower than the first chamber such that the second chamber overlaps a significant portion of a door adjacent to the inflatable curtain. Forward and rearward portions of the non-inflating region may be attached together to form a fold that decreases the width of the non-inflating region, thereby enhancing the in-plane bending. The second chamber may also bend out-of-plane relative to the first chamber to help provide protection in small overlap collision situations. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145235 | VEHICLE AND AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR THE VEHICLE - A vehicle is disclosed. A wall includes a first portion disposed adjacent to a first end, a second portion disposed adjacent to a second end and a middle portion disposed between the first and second portions. A panel includes a first panel portion disposed along the first portion, a second panel portion disposed along the second portion and a middle panel portion disposed along the middle portion. The panel extends outwardly away from the wall a distal surface to define a cavity. An airbag device is attached to the second portion and disposed inside the cavity. A beam is coupled to one of the first portion and the middle portion inside the cavity. The beam extends into the cavity from the first end of the wall along an axis such that the beam is spaced from the second panel portion and the second portion along the axis. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145236 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING SIDE AIRBAG OF VEHICLE - A system for deploying a side airbag of a vehicle comprises a front/side airbag controller for controlling processes of deploying a front airbag and a side airbag independently. The front/side airbag controller comprises a front signal monitoring unit converting a front acceleration signal received from the airbag controller into a speed according to time and then determining whether or not the speed according to time exceeds a first threshold. A threshold adjustment unit receives a threshold adjustment request signal from the front signal monitoring unit to lower a second threshold that is a threshold with respect to decision factors for deploying the side airbag. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145237 | FRONT VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - A steering member comprises a beam member extending in a vehicle width direction, a steering bracket supporting a steering device, and side brackets fixed to hinge pillars. The beam member includes a weak portion provided between the steering bracket and the side brackets on a driver-seat side and configured to be weak against a load inputted in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and an extension portion provided to extend toward a vehicle outward side beyond the side bracket provided on a passenger-seat side and configured to prevent the steering member receiving the input load from sliding toward the passenger-seat side by contacting the hinge pillar. Accordingly, the steering device can be prevented from moving inward in a vehicle frontal collision, thereby restraining a passenger with an airbag properly. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145238 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR SEAT BELT - A safety device for a set belt includes a retractor having a rack gear on a circumferential outer surface of which the seat belt is wound; a pretensioner operated upon a collision of a car and rotating the rack gear in a direction for winding the seat belt; a release unit installed adjacent to the pretensioner, operated after the pretensioner operates the rack gear, and rotating the rack gear in a direction for unwinding the seat belt; and a switch unit receiving a manipulation force for operating the release unit, generating electricity, transferring the electricity to the release unit, and operating the release unit. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145239 | SECURITY SYSTEM WITH OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE - A security document comprises a substrate ( | 2015-05-28 |
20150145240 | FLUID COUPLING WITH LOCK CONNECTION - A method and apparatus for forming a quick connector with a lock connection. The quick connector includes a quick connector body and a mating component on of which having, in one aspect, an external spacing recess. The component has a step bore extending from a first end. A seal member is mounted on the step surface for sealing connection to a tubular component inserted through the quick connector body into the bore end component. Material is displaced from the component into the body or from the body into the component to mechanically lock and fluidically seal the body in the first component. In another aspect, one or more roll pins are inserted through aligned openings in the first component in the body. The roll pin expands to form an interference connection between the body and the component. In another aspect, a projection formed on one of a component in the body are used to projection weld the body to the component. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145241 | MEMBER JOINING METHOD, MEMBER JOINING STRUCTURE, AND JOINT PIPE - The member joining method including: a member disposing process of disposing the first member and the second member such that the first plate-shaped section and the second plate-shaped section overlap in a thickness direction, a first laser radiating process of forming a melted section by radiating a laser beam to the first plate-shaped section overlapping the second plate-shaped section, and a second laser radiating process of, after solidifying the melted section to form a melted solidification section, radiating a laser beam to a surface of the melted solidification section so as to forcus the laser beam on the first plate-shaped section through the melted solidification section, melting the melted solidification section and the second plate-shaped section opposite to the melted solidification section to form a welding section formed of an alloy thereof, and joining the first plate-shaped section and the second plate-shaped section via the welding section. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145242 | ALTERNATIVES TO WELDING RETENTION SLEEVES ON STEEL TUBES - A retention sleeve comprising a predetermined material and shape which provides a predetermined tensile capability may be placed about a tube to be disposed in an umbilical without the use of a welded retention sleeve by selecting a high strength glue or epoxy and using that high strength glue or epoxy to affix the retention sleeve at a predetermined position along a length of a tube disposed in an umbilical. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145243 | QUICK CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT FOR DETACHABLY CONNECTING A MEDIUM LINE TO A CONNECTING PIECE - A quick connection arrangement is for detachably connecting a medium line to a (SAE) connecting piece. The quick connection arrangement includes a housing having an opening for receiving the medium line and a connecting piece opening for receiving the (SAE) connecting piece so as to permit a medium to flow through the housing between the medium line and the (SAE) connecting piece. An inner locking element for locking the (SAE) connecting piece in the connecting piece opening is arranged essentially inside the connecting piece opening. An outer locking element for locking the inner locking element when the (SAE) connecting piece is locked. The inner locking element is arranged essentially outside of the connecting piece opening. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145244 | SOCKET AND PIPE FITTING INCLUDING SAME - In a socket of the present invention, an incorporated plug part is disposed in a third base part. The socket is in an inserted state when an engaging portion of this incorporated plug part is engaged with a first engaged portion of an engaged part. In this state, an engaging portion of a plug is engaged with steel balls disposed in the incorporated plug part, thereby allowing the plug and the socket to be fitted to each other, so that an airtight condition is established in a pipe fitting. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145245 | ADVANCED GEOMERTY FERRULE - A ferrule for a metal tube fitting includes a body having a cylindrical interior wall that extends through the ferrule from a front end to a back end, a circumferential recess in the cylindrical interior wall so that the cylindrical interior wall has a first cylindrical portion that is axially forward of the recess and a second cylindrical portion that is axially rearward of the recess. The body includes a nose portion with a tapered outer surface and a flange. The body also includes an outer wall having a first outer wall portion that extends from the tapered outer surface of the nose portion. The first outer wall portion extending rearward to a tapered outer wall portion, the tapered outer wall portion extending from the first outer wall portion to the flange, the diameter of the first cylindrical portion being less than the diameter of the second cylindrical portion. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145246 | SINGLE-PIECE FERRULE WITH UNDERCUT TAPERING PART - A single-piece ferrule for a fitting for coupling a capillary to another component of a fluidic device, wherein the ferrule comprises a ferrule body, wherein the ferrule body has a lumen configured for receiving at least a part of the capillary, wherein the ferrule body has a tapering front part configured for forming a sealed connection with a housing of the fitting, wherein a back side of the tapering front part has an annular undercut. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145247 | ALIGNMENT GUIDE FEATURE FOR METAL TO METAL SEAL PROTECTION ON MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS AND COUPLINGS - A connection is established between a pin connector and a box connector defined on a pair of tubular members such as casing segments in the field of oil and gas recovery. The pin connector and box connector include features for the protection of metallic-sealing surfaces during assembly, disassembly, transport and handling of the tubular members. The pin connector includes a stabbing flank with an inwardly tapered annular flank surface thereon, and an alignment protrusion extending outward with respect to the pin-side metallic sealing surface in a direction normal to a cone angle defined by the inwardly tapered annular flank surface. The alignment protrusion engages internal surfaces of the box connector to concentrically align the pin connector with the box connector, and thereby protects the metallic sealing surfaces from damage that might otherwise result from collisions between the pin connector and the box connector. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145248 | CONNECTION DEVICE FOR PIPE LINES - A connection device for pipe lines includes a connection element that has a receiving opening for a pipe line and a retainer element that stops the pipe line from being pulled out. The retainer element is designed as a spring-elastic toothed ring that has teeth distributed across a circumference and which extend radially inward at an incline and act against the pipe line. The toothed ring is mounted to have limited axial play. At the transition region between an outer circumferential region and the retainer teeth, the toothed ring interacts with a circumferential tilt edge such that the toothed ring can pivot about the tilt edge out of a position in which its outer circumferential region is pressed against a first, lower contact section and a second, upper contact section. The retainer teeth being able to be elastically deformed by bending. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145249 | PIPE JOINT - A pipe joint has a tube for fluid detachably fitted thereto, and is connected to a hydraulic device such as a cylinder. The pipe joint is provided with a body into which the tube for fluid is inserted, and an attachment/detachment mechanism which is provided inside the body and which can attach/detach the tube for fluid. An inner sleeve for connecting the tube for fluid and the hydraulic device is provided in the body, the inner sleeve being interchangeable with orifices having different opening diameters. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145250 | WAVE POWER GENERATOR - A wave power generator comprises a buoyant casing ( | 2015-05-28 |
20150145251 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A POWER GENERATION SYSTEM WITHIN A POWER STORAGE/DISCHARGE MODE OR A DYNAMIC BRAKE MODE - In one aspect, a system for operating a power generation system within a battery storage/discharge mode or a dynamic brake mode may generally include a power convertor having a DC link, a switching module coupled to the DC link and a selector switch configured to selectively couple the switching module to one of a storage device or a resistive element of the power generation system. The selector switch may be movable between a first position, wherein the switching module is coupled to the storage device such that power is capable of being directed between the DC link and the storage device via control of the switching module, and a second position, wherein the switching module is coupled to the resistive element such that power is capable of being directed between the DC link and the resistive element via control of the switching module. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145252 | HYBRID CONVERTER AND WIND POWER GENERATING SYSTEM - The present invention discloses a hybrid converter and a wind power generating system, the hybrid converter comprising a voltage source converter, a line commutated converter and a line commutated converter, a positive DC terminal of the voltage source converter is connected to a negative DC terminal of the line commutated converter, a positive DC terminal of the line commutated converter is connected to a positive DC transmission line, a negative DC terminal of the voltage source converter is connected to a positive DC terminal of the line commutated converter, and a negative DC terminal of the line commutated converter is connected to a negative DC transmission line. The present invention features a self-commutating capability, can be directly connected to a wind farm to convert wind power to DC power, and is able to improve rated voltage and rated power of the hybrid converter, technology of each component thereof is mature, and system reliability thereof is high. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145253 | WIND TURBINE CONTROL AND MONITORING METHOD USING A WIND SPEED ESTIMATION BASED ON A LIDAR SENSOR - The invention is a method for controlling and/or monitoring a wind turbine | 2015-05-28 |
20150145254 | POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - Electric power obtained by wind power generation is used effectively. A power generation system in an embodiment includes: a wind power generation apparatus; a solar thermal power generation apparatus; and an electrothermal converting unit. The solar thermal power generation apparatus includes: a heater heating a heating medium by solar heat; and a heat exchanger exchanging heat of the heating medium heated by the heater and heat of a working fluid to operate a drive mechanism of a power generator. The electrothermal converting unit converts part of electric power generated by the wind power generation apparatus into heat to heat the heating medium. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145255 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALTERNATOR THERMAL PROTECTION - A system (for controlling cooling of an alternator) comprises a control system, an alternator, and a blower fan, the alternator having a stator and a rotor. The control system is adapted to estimate one or more temperatures of the stator and/or rotor of the alternator using a thermal model. The control system is also adapted to control the blower fan to cool the alternator by providing a specified amount of air flow across the stator and rotor of the alternator, based on the estimated one or more temperatures of the stator and/or rotor. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145256 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY BY MEANS OF AN ORC-CIRCULAR FLOW - The present invention relates to a device for performing an ORC-process, comprising a first circular flow ( | 2015-05-28 |
20150145257 | ENERGY GENERATING APPARATUS FOR GAS OR LIQUID FLOWING CONDITIONS - An in-line energy generating system for a fluid passing there through where the system has a tubular turbine having an internal bore that includes at least one helical groove defined by an indented portion and a raised portion, whereby the kinetic energy of the fluid flowing through the helical groove drives the generally tubular turbine in a rotational manner at least in part by the frictional force exerted by the fluid as it flows through the helical groove, and a magnetic portion for inducing electrical current in an induction coil positioned around the turbine within the housing. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145258 | LINEAR FARADAY INDUCTION GENERATOR FOR THE GENERATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER FROM OCEAN WAVE KINETIC ENERGY AND ARRANGEMENTS THEREOF - A spring suspension system includes a top spring assembly connected to a top end of a stator and a top end of a cable and a bottom spring assembly connected to a bottom end of the stator and a bottom end of the cable. The top spring assembly includes a central spring connected to the top end of the cable at a bottom end of the central spring and a set of symmetrically arranged springs, each connected to the top end of the stator and to a top end of the central spring, configured to accommodate torsional and rotational components of an input force. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145259 | OCEAN CURRENT POWER GENERATING APPARATUS USING DUAL-DUCT WITH BOUNDARY LAYER CONTROL EFFECT - An ocean current power generating apparatus using dual-duct with boundary layer control effect is provided. The ocean current power generating apparatus with dual-duct includes at least one power generating unit. The power generating unit includes a turbine, an inner duct and an outer duct. The turbine has a shaft box. The turbine is located inside the inner duct. An outer diameter of an inflow side of the inner duct is less than an outer diameter of an outflow side of the inner duct. The outflow side of the inner duct is located inside the outer duct. An outer diameter of an inflow side of the outer duct is less than an outer diameter of an outflow side of the outer duct. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145260 | INDUCTION GENERATOR - An induction generator is disclosed. When a magnetic field of a magnet acts upon a magnetic permeability material of non magnetism, the magnetic permeability material is magnetized to produce opposite poles, causing the magnetic permeability material and the magnet to attract each other and to generate a magnetic attractive force. A rotor is provided for movement relative to the magnetic permeability material subject to the effect of magnetic attraction. The rotor is formed of multiple magnets. Each magnet has opposing N pole and S pole. Coil windings are arranged around the rotor in a non-coaxial relationship and spaced from one another. The coil windings are mounted on the perimeter of a positioning member. An instantaneous current is obtained subject to the coil winding moving direction and the direction of magnetic field of the rotor. Each coil winding has a current input lead wire and a current output lead wire respectively disposed reversed to the direction of the instantaneous current. Thus, the induction generator can induce enhanced voltage and current, and has a wide range of applications. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145261 | DOOR LOCK MECHANISM FOR ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING SLIDE OF A DISCONNECTOR ON A CONTROL BOX, AND A CORRESPONDING CONTROL BOX ARRANGEMENT - A door lock mechanism for actuation of the locking slide of a disconnector on a control box, includes a setting mechanism, that may be disposed between a locking position and a released position and that is pre-loaded toward the locking position, wherein the setting mechanism comprises a shaft that is pivoted around a rotation axis, wherein the shaft comprises at a first end a first lever that may be coupled with the locking slide of a disconnector, and wherein the shaft comprises at a second end opposing the first end a second lever having an actuating bolt so that upon pivoting the second lever the first lever conducts a respective pivoting; and a locking nose to be mounted at the inside of a control box door wherein the locking nose comprises starting from its tip an approach slope turning into a catch that turns into a contour slope so that upon closing the control box door the actuating bolt is guided along the contour slope in direction of the release position and against the pre-load. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145262 | REINFORCED MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK - The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, comprising a lock housing, a lock case, a locking mechanism and an operating device, wherein at least one component of the operating device extends through an opening in the lock housing and said opening is designed with at least one reinforcing insert. The main area of the plate or the metal sheet from which the lock case is made is basically relatively large. In light of this, it has proved advantageous to form the reinforcing insert from the lock case. Waste is thus avoided. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145263 | VEHICLE HOOD LATCHES - Latches including a slot having a length that allows a striker of the latch to move from a normal closed position downwardly toward the closed bottom of the slot into an over travel position. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145264 | DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING APPARATUS - A door opening and closing apparatus includes a lock mechanism having an engaging member that engages with a lock member provided in a door when the door is in a fully closed state, and a link mechanism that has three link members, is configured to be able to undergo deformation into a linear state and a bent state, and restricts rotation of the engaging member by being brought into the linear state. A central link member among the three link members has a first face and a second face that are pressed by a projecting shaft. The link mechanism changes to the bent state when the first face is pressed, and changes to the linear state when the second face is pressed. The first face and the second face are provided so as to have a positional relationship in which the first face and the second face intersect each other. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145265 | Latch Apparatus - An actuator ( | 2015-05-28 |
20150145266 | DOOR LOCK DEVICE - A door lock device including a housing coupled to a predetermined portion of the door and having first penetrating holes formed in centers of both lateral sides, respectively, corresponding to front and rear surfaces of the door. A second penetrating hole formed in a wall of the housing. A body unit in the first penetrating hole to reciprocate forward and backward. A hinge traverse a longitudinal center of the body unit. A third penetrating hole is formed in a center of a bottom surface of the body unit. A door lock unit in the housing and body unit. Triangle-shaped holes are formed in both walls of the door lock unit. The door lock unit operating a latch for fixing the door while reciprocated the second penetrating hole and the third penetrating hole by the hinge along the reciprocating movement of the body unit. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145267 | Clevis Type Hook With Safety Latch - A clevis type slip hook or grab hook includes a safety latch which is held in position by a biased pin that may be axially extended to move the latch between a latching and unlatching position to close or open the slot in the slip hook. The latch is comprised of a closure member in the form of a plate having an elongate edge that fits in the hook slot between the tip end and shank end of the hook. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145268 | Vehicle Egress Aid - A vehicle egress aid consists in an elongated body having a pair of grasping members at a distal end thereof, a striker latch engaging member at an opposite end thereof adapted to releasable engage a vehicle door striker latch member, and a lever member located in proximity to the striker latch engaging member and adapted to actuate the striker latch engaging member to engage with and be removed from the vehicle door striker latch member. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145269 | VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTING SYSTEM - An emergency light system for an emergency vehicle. The light system can have a low profile configuration for improved aesthetics and aerodynamics. Further the light system can be configured to allow for customization of the individual emergency lights and/or easy access to the individual emergency lights. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145270 | ADJUSTBALE PET FENCE IN VEHICLE - A pet fence includes a first part having multiple first bars, and two second parts each having multiple second bars are slidably connected to the first part. Two positioning tubes are connected to the first part and each have first holes and second holes. Multiple adjustment units connect the first part to the second parts, and each adjustment unit is cooperated with a locking unit which extends through one of the first holes the positioning tubes. When the locking unit is loosened, the two second parts are movable relative to the first part to adjust the width of the pet fence. At least one clamp unit is connected to one of the second holes of the positioning tube to secure the at least one clamp unit to the headrest rod the seat of a vehicle. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145271 | STORAGE DEVICE ARRANGED TO BE OPENED IN TWO DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS - The storage device ( | 2015-05-28 |
20150145272 | REAR PASS THROUGH POWER OUTLET - A rear seat assembly within an automotive vehicle is provided. The seat assembly including a seat bottom portion and a seat back portion where the seat back portion includes a fold down arm rest movable from a closed position to an open position. The fold down arm rest is pivotable about a first pivot point. A generally vertical wall separates a cab portion of the vehicle from a trunk portion of the vehicle. The wall is connected to the seat back portion and is generally parallel with the seat back portion. A passageway or pass through portion connects the cab portion of the vehicle with the trunk portion of the vehicle. A power supply portion is mounted to the generally vertical wall and is mounted adjacent to or within the passageway. The power supply portion is accessible when the fold down arm rest is in the open position. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145273 | CARGO FLOOR FOR A VEHICLE - A cargo floor for a vehicle having a first section and at least one second section, which is arranged behind the first section in the direction of travel, whereby the second section is connected to the first section in an articulated manner and pivotable about an axis, and a closure member, whereby at least one part of the cargo floor can be fastened releasably via the closure member to the vehicle. The cargo floor in an unlocked state of the closure member can be removed from the vehicle, whereby the first section and the second section in the fastened state are arranged in the same plane, and whereby the first section of the cargo floor can be locked via the closure member. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145274 | VEHICLE EXTERIOR COMPONENT - A vehicle exterior component includes a honeycomb structure having an inner plate portion arranged in the vicinity of an engine compartment, an outer plate portion arranged at an outer side of the inner plate portion, and a honeycomb portion held between the plate portions. The honeycomb portion includes a plurality of partition walls and a plurality of cells, which are separated from one another by the partition walls. Each of the partition walls of each cell has communication holes, to allow communication between the engine compartment and the interior space of the cell. Each partition wall has an absorbing portion. When external force acting inward is applied to the partition wall, the absorbing portion absorbs energy produced by the external force through deformation of the partition wall at positions corresponding to the peripheries of the communication holes, of the partition wall. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145275 | Crossmember Made of a Fiber-Reinforced Composite Material for a Vehicle Dashboard and Method for Manufacturing Same - The present invention relates to a dashboard crossmember ( | 2015-05-28 |
20150145276 | ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A COMPRESSION-MOLDED, COMPOSITE PANEL HAVING A CELLULOSE-BASED CORE AND A HINGED MOUNTING FLANGE - An assembly including a compression-molded, composite panel having first and second outer layers of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic material, first and second sheets of thermoplastic adhesive and a core of cellulose-based material is provided. The core has first and second portions positioned between the outer layers. The second outer layer is bonded to the core by the second sheet by press molding. The first outer layer includes a first portion bonded to the first portion of the core by the first sheet by press molding and a second portion bonded to the second portion of the core to form a mounting flange pivotally connected to the first portion of the first outer layer. A component is mounted to the flange to pivot with the flange. A living hinge allows the flange and the mounted component to pivot between different use positions relative to the first portion of the first outer layer. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145277 | TONNEAU COVER LATCHING SYSTEM - A tonneau cover system for a pickup truck cargo bed incorporates an internal frame work having a spring loaded latch assembly used for the ease of opening or closing of a tonneau cover system. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145278 | Car roof conversion device - FIELD: transport | 2015-05-28 |
20150145279 | LATCH SYSTEM FOR TRUCK-BED MOUNTED CAMPER - A latch system for securing a camper within the bed of a truck is provided. The latch system comprises two main assemblies: the bed-mounted rail-receiver track assembly and the camper rail frame assembly which is adapted to be secured to the bottom of the camper. The camper rail frame assembly includes at least a left camper rail and at least a right camper rail. The bed-mounted rail-receiver track assembly includes at least two and preferably four bed-mounted rail-receiver track members adapted for receiving the rail members carried by the bottom of the camper. Each bed-mounted rail-receiver track member preferably includes a flange flared so as to compensate for slight misalignments, either up or side to side, of the camper as the camper is being mounted within the bed of the truck. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145280 | AIR GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - An air guide assembly for a vehicle includes an air guide depending from an underside of the vehicle and an air guide extension contiguously disposed at one lateral end of the air guide. The air guide extension includes a tab received through a tab aperture defined in the air guide. The tab includes a tab feature facilitating sliding movement of the tab relative to the tab aperture due to an external force being applied to one of the air guide and the air guide extension. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145281 | FLOORING APPARATUS - In certain embodiments, a flooring apparatus provides improved fraction, improved wear resistance and improved structural support. The flooring apparatus may include an elongated member that includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface may include a cutout portion that extends along at least a portion of a longitudinal axis of the elongated member. One or more inserts are positioned at least partially within the cutout portion. The insert may include a texturized top surface and may be constructed of a polymer material or other material with improved traction and, in certain embodiments, improved wear resistance. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145282 | VEHICLE WITH LATERAL LOAD TRANSFERRING MEMBER ATTACHED TO FRAME RAIL - A vehicle includes a frame rail that extends along and is longitudinally offset from a longitudinal axis. A load transferring member includes a first axial end that is attached to an outboard surface of the frame rail. The load transferring member extends along a centerline thereof, toward the forward axial end of the frame rail, to a second axial end of the load transferring member. The centerline of the load transferring member extends between the first axial end and the second axial end of the load transferring member to define a concave curved shape relative to the outboard surface of the frame rail. The load transferring member includes a cross sectional shape perpendicular to the centerline of the load transferring member that increases in area, when measured from the second axial end moving toward the first axial end. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145283 | VEHICLE BODY LOWER SECTION STRUCTURE - A vehicle body lower section structure has a rocker that extends in a vehicle body front-rear direction at an outside in a vehicle width direction of a floor panel; and a dashboard cross member that extends in the vehicle width direction at a lower side of a dashboard panel, and an outside end portion of the dashboard cross member in the vehicle width direction is superimposed on and connected to an upper face of the rocker. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145284 | VEHICLE BODY LOWER SECTION STRUCTURE - A vehicle body lower section structure comprises a rocker that extends in a vehicle body front-rear direction at a vehicle width direction outside of a floor panel; a first cross member that extends in the vehicle width direction at a lower side of a dashboard panel and includes an outside end portion in the vehicle width direction coupled to the rocker; a second cross member that extends in the vehicle width direction at the vehicle body front side of the first cross member; and a coupling member that couples the first cross member and the second cross member together, and configures a closed cross-section structure with the dashboard panel and/or the floor panel. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145285 | Hinge Assembly with Continuous Seal for a Tiltable Window of a Vehicle Cabin - A hinge assembly with continuous seal, includes a hinge shaft, a fixed hinge part and a rotatable hinge part, a fixed frame part and a rotatable frame part, which respectively comprises a parallel profile element and a seal that is affixed continuously to the profile element of the rotatable frame part and configured so that it bridges the distance between the two profile elements in the closed position. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145286 | HINGE PILLAR ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INNER RETAINER PANEL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A hinge pillar assembly includes a hinge pillar panel that is cast from a die casting process, and that defines an interior surface. An acoustic foam layer is disposed adjacent the interior surface of the hinge pillar panel. An inner retainer panel is attached to the hinge pillar panel. The inner retainer panel secures the acoustic foam layer between the inner retainer panel and the hinge pillar panel. The hinge pillar assembly is cast to define a cored boss that is used to retain the hinge pillar panel within an upper ejector half of a die set during the casting process. A fastener is disposed in the threaded engagement with the cored boss to attach the inner retainer panel to the hinge pillar panel. A vehicle component may be attached to the inner retainer panel. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145287 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - In one aspect of the invention there is provided a method of manufacture of an assembly comprising: forming an assembly by coupling a first component ( | 2015-05-28 |
20150145288 | DOOR SILL ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a door sill assembly for a vehicle body, having a door sill outer part connected to a door sill inner part, wherein the door sill parts are, in part, constituents of a floor assembly of the vehicle. According to the invention, the door sill outer part is provided from an extruded aluminum profile and is connected to the door sill inner part by way of longitudinally running joining flanges that correspond to one another, wherein the door sill inner part is provided at least from a sheet aluminum part and a sheet steel part connected to said sheet aluminum part. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145289 | VEHICLE ROOF STRUCTURE AND VEHICLE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING VEHICLE ROOF UNIT - A vehicle roof structure includes a solar cell unit including a plurality of solar cells arranged in a planar form, a plate-like roof panel made of a resin having transparency and disposed to cover the solar cell unit from above, and a plurality of reinforcements each being implemented by a metallic member and disposed to support the solar cell unit from below and to extend in a vehicle longitudinal direction and/or a vehicle width direction. The vehicle roof can be reduced in weight. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145290 | VEHICLE ROOF STRUCTURE - A vehicle roof structure includes a solar cell unit having a plurality of solar cells arranged in a planar form at intervals from one another, a roof panel disposed to cover the solar cell unit from above, and a reinforcing member disposed under the solar cell unit. The reinforcing member supports the solar cell unit with a plurality of supporting parts provided at positions corresponding to the intervals left between the plurality of solar cells. The vehicle roof structure can prevent the solar cells from breaking down under stress. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145291 | FURNITURE MEMBER AND POWER LIFT MECHANISM - A lift chair includes a frame assembly including a chair portion rotatable with respect to a base portion. A lift mechanism portion is positioned in a base portion cavity. The lift mechanism portion includes a lift motor and a drive assembly connected to the lift motor having a slide. A lift tube connects the slide to the chair portion. The lift tube upon actuation of the lift motor displaces the chair portion between a nominal and a full lift position by slide displacement in a slide lifting direction. First and second guide members are positioned on opposite sides of the drive assembly and connected to a base portion base platform. The lift tube is connected to both the first and second guide members to distribute a weight load from the chair portion via the lift tube to the slide, and by the guide members to the base platform. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145292 | CARRY-ON PASSENGER SEAT - A carry-on passenger seat adapted to mount upon a support pedestal in an aircraft, the seat including a seatback pivotably connected to a seat bottom such that the seatback is configured to fold against the seat bottom, and an elongate slot formed in an underside of the seat bottom, an elongate member of the support pedestal adapted to be received through the elongate slot and rotated relative thereto to prevent the seat bottom from being pulled apart from the support pedestal. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145293 | SITTING ASSEMBLY - A sitting assembly is disclosed including a first and a second saddle pad for a transition between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the saddle pad will hang down, such that a user may step over the saddle pad. In the second state, the saddle pad will have a substantial horizontal orientation suitable for sitting. The transition may be a rotation such that the sitting assembly is narrower in the first state than in the second state. A lever may be present for effecting the transition. The sitting assembly is intended for use on vehicles, and is suitably coupled to a frame thereof by means of a saddle pin. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145294 | ADJUSTABLE CYCLE SEAT - An adjustable cycle seat includes a seat post configured as an I-beam with front and rear flanges and a web therebetween defining side channels. A sleeve about the post is attached to the cycle. At least one spring is interconnected between the post and the sleeve biasing the post upward. An actuatable locking mechanism releasable secures the post to the sleeve. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145295 | BUCKET SEAT WITH CHANGING KINEMATICS - A seat having a bucket and a supporting structure on which the bucket is fixed. The height of the bucket on the supporting structure is adjustable. A lower sub-assembly of the supporting structure forms a seat subframe and of which at least one bucket support is mounted movable in height following at least one lower guide rail. An upper sub-assembly of the supporting structure is assembled movable in rotation relative to the lower sub-assembly around a pivot axis which is situated close to a lower end of the lower guide rails and situated close to a lower end of the upper sub-assembly. The bucket is fixed to the bucket support in an articulated manner at the seat base and has at least one guide element fixed to the backrest and sliding in an upper guide rail of the upper sub-assembly situated above the lower guide rails. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145296 | System, Methodologies, and Components Acquiring, Analyzing, and Using Occupant Body Specifications for Improved Seating Structures and Environment Configuration - Equipment and processes generate a seating solution by obtaining occupant data, calculating body dimensions from the occupant data, and calculating a best-fit body arrangement for an occupant. Occupant data may be obtained in various ways using available computational devices and software or by manually measuring the relevant dimensions on the occupant. A user interface for inputting occupant metrics and/or occupant measurements may be provided in a mobile terminal included in the vehicle or separate from the vehicle, thus giving users increased flexibility while maximizing simplicity and usability for the user or other personnel obtaining the data. Once an occupant's best-fit body arrangement is determined, it may be altered by changing the predetermined criteria to achieve optimum comfort, safety, and therapeutic benefit as well as used for providing improved comfort on a continuous basis and/or in response to detected or predicted vehicle, road, or atmospheric conditions. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145297 | COMBINED CAR SEAT COVER AND INFANT SEAT - The present invention relates to a combined car seat cover and infant seat, which is normally used as a seat cover for improving a riding comfort and can be transformed into an infant seat when an infant or a child is a passenger, wherein a seat fixing means for fixing a seat cover to a car seat is formed at the back of the seat cover including a seat sheet and a backrest sheet in which a cushioning material is accommodated therein, a safety belt is provided on both sides of the seat cover, a foldable shielding member is formed on the seat sheet, and the seat cover can be used as an infant seat by using the shielding member and the safety belt, and even in the case of an impact, a seat cover having this structure effectively prevents damage to the seat cover and disperses the impact by means of the safety belt and a reinforcing band, thereby preventing injuries. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145298 | TELESCOPIC SEAT RAIL COVER - A seat rail cover for a seat rail includes a first longitudinal section and a second longitudinal section. The first longitudinal section includes a first cover element and a first support element. The first support element extends in a longitudinal direction of the seat rail cover and protrudes from the first cover element transversely to the longitudinal direction. The second longitudinal section includes a second cover element and a second support element. The second support element extends in longitudinal direction and protrudes from the second cover element transversely to the longitudinal direction. The first longitudinal section is movable in longitudinal direction of the seat rail cover with respect to the second longitudinal direction from a non extended state to an extended state. Such a seat rail cover provides a variable length and may improve the dispersion of loads applied to the cover elements of the seat rail cover. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145299 | Child Seat Having an Anchoring Harness - A child seat includes a seat portion and an anchoring harness. The seat portion has a lower surface facing downward, an upper surface facing upward for providing sitting support, a rear edge defining a rear border of the lower and upper surfaces, and a slot formed through the seat portion and opened on the lower and upper surfaces, the slot being located adjacent to the rear edge. The anchoring harness is routed through the slot and extends outward on the lower and upper surfaces. The anchoring harness includes a first and a second end, the first end having a fastener operable to attach with an external anchorage fixture, and the second end being positioned across the slot adjacent to the upper or lower surface, the second end being in obstructing contact against a region of the seat portion around the slot to retain the anchoring harness with the seat portion. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145300 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING THE SPACING OF VEHICLE SEATS BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE SEAT OCCUPANT - A passenger seat assembly for permitting adjustment of the spacing of a passenger seat row relative to a fore or aft passenger seat row that includes first and second seat tracks for being positioned on the deck of an aircraft and extended along a longitudinal axis of an aircraft passenger area of the aircraft. Seat legs support a seat bottom and seat back of a plurality of seats in the seat row. First and second slides are provided for being affixed to respective ones of the first and second tracks. The first and second pairs of seat legs are adapted for being mounted on the slides and positioned for sliding movement on the tracks. First and second drive assemblies are provided for being positioned intermediate the seats and tracks and adapted to move the seats carried by the seat legs fore and aft in the tracks. A related method is also disclosed. | 2015-05-28 |
20150145301 | ELECTRIC ROCKING CHAIR - An electric rocking chair equipped with an electric device engendering automatically an in and out movement of the chair without there being a push by the user. The chair includes an armature deposited on the top of a support base containing a displacement device. The armature is fixed to the base in pivots allowing moving the chair front to back by means of a seesaw operation. The device includes an electric engine coupled with a worm gear at the output of which is fixed a gear the moving of a horizontal arm with an elbow which acts on the armature so as to produce the in and out movement of the chair. A control lever within reach of a user allows to command the engine and to engage the in and out movement or to stop it. | 2015-05-28 |