| 24th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights (06-11-09/06-11-09_2) part 2 |
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| 20090144972 | CIRCUIT BOARD AND PROCESS FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A process for fabricating a circuit board is provided. In the process, first, a circuit substrate including an insulation layer and at least a pad contacting the insulation layer is provided. Next, a barrier material layer is formed on the circuit substrate. The barrier material layer completely covers the insulation layer and the pad. Then, at least one conductive bump is formed on the barrier material layer. The conductive bump is opposite to the pad, and the material of the barrier material layer is different from the material of the conductive bump. Next, a portion of the barrier material layer is removed by using the conductive bump as a mask, so as to expose the surface of the insulation layer and to form a barrier connected between the conductive bump and the pad. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144973 | CONNECTOR AND CONTACT ASSEMBLIES FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - A connector assembly for a medical device includes at least one contact assembly, and each of the at least one contact assembly includes a mounting member, a first contact clip and a second contact clip. A method for assembling the connector assembly includes mounting the first contact clip to one of a first pair of opposing mounting sidewalls, on a first side of a shoulder of the mounting member, and mounting a second contact clip to one of a second pair of opposing mounting sidewalls of the mounting member, on a second side of the shoulder. The mounting member includes a bore, to receive axial insertion of a medical electrical lead connector therein, and the first and second pairs of opposing mounting sidewalls extend about the bore, such that opposing curved legs of each of the mounted connector clips bend into and out from the bore. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144974 | Method of repetitively accomplishing mechanical action of a tool member - A method of repetitively accomplishing mechanical action of a tool member by drivingly engaging the tool member with one end of a compression spring, manually applying incrementally increasing force to the other end of the compression spring until the mechanical action of the tool member is completed, and utilizing an electronic measurement of the force level within the compression spring for repetitiveley reproducing the mechanical action. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144975 | System for Producing Flexible Circuits - A method of producing a flexible circuit according to an embodiment herein include supplying a substrate layer film and supplying a cover layer film. A conductive ink is printed on at least a portion of the substrate layer film using an ink jet printing technique. The cover layer film is then laminated over the substrate layer film to provide the flexible circuit. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144976 | Method for Manufacturing Combined Terminals - A combined terminal is made by combination of first and second terminals. The first terminal has a first plate portion. The second terminal has a second plate portion and a window portion formed in the second plate portion. The first and second terminals are combined so that the first and second plate portions are superposed while the first terminal remains to be linked to a frame by a link portion therebetween. The combined first and second terminals are removed from the frame by cutting the link portion through the window portion. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144977 | Method for manufacturing rocker arm - The present invention provides a rocker arm manufacturing method capable of improving the durability and excellent in productivity. In the method according to the present invention, an intermediate product | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144978 | GASKET - A gasket for preventing high-temperature fluid of an internal combustion engine from leaking is located between an adjacent pair of components of the engine. The gasket includes a gasket plate made of an electrically insulating material. The gasket plate has a hole. An annular sealing member is made of a material having a higher heat resistance than the gasket plate. The annular sealing member covers part of the gasket plate that defines the hole. Therefore, the gasket is capable of, for an extended period, preventing metal components in an internal combustion engine from directly contacting each other. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144979 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND CONTROLLING A BUTTERFLY VALVE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method of manufacturing and controlling a butterfly valve for an internal combustion engine; the manufacturing and control method includes the steps of: establishing a maximum gaseous flow rate value which may flow through the feeding pipe when the butterfly plate is in the closing position; determining a conventional closing position at which the gaseous flow rate which flows through the feeding pipe is essentially equal to the maximum gaseous flow rate value; driving an actuator device so as not to normally pass the conventional closing position; and dimensioning the position of a catch element, so that when a rotational shaft abuts against the catch element the gaseous flow rate which flows through the feeding pipe is essentially lower than the maximum gaseous flow rate value. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144980 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE MACHINING - A method of repair includes removing a deformed portion of a component to define a native component portion and adding a replacement portion to the native component portion. The replacement portion is adaptively machined based on one or more parameters of the native component portion and based on one or more original design parameters of the component. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144981 | Method for the manufacture of integrally designed rotor wheels for compressors and turbines - In the manufacture of integrally designed rotor wheels (BLISKs), the natural frequency of each blade is measured after forming by conventional shaping methods and the respective blade mass and its divergence from the smallest blade mass is calculated therefrom. The mass of each blade exceeding the smallest blade mass is removed by means of an etchant, so that all blades have essentially corresponding thickness, chord length, mass and natural frequency and are evenly loaded in operation. BLISKs manufactured in this way feature a long service life. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144982 | FUEL INJECTOR AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A fuel injector for injecting water, in particular into the gas flow of fuel cells, has a valve needle having joined to its spray-discharge end a valve-closure member, which cooperates with a valve-seat surface formed on a valve-closure member a sealing seat. A spray-discharge orifice is provided downstream from the sealing seat, at least a portion of the surfaces of the fuel injector that come into contact with water being coated by a corrosion-inhibiting and/or friction-reducing coating. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144983 | WINDOW COMPONENT NOTCHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for producing window components using polymer based, metallurgy based, extruded, injection molded, or wooden lineal material. The lineal material is notched at intervals calculated to include a stretch treatment and folded to form window components such as window sashes, frames, and the like. Internal reinforcing members may be welded within the joints formed by folding at the notches. The notching system and method provide low cost, highly reliable, low defect production of multi-sided window components from a continuous piece of lineal material. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144984 | Electric hair removal apparatus - An electric hair removal apparatus includes a housing adapted to be held in the hand, a guard cap mounted on the housing for pivotal movement about a pivot axis, and a control element with which a switch can be activated. The control element is arranged inside an at least locally circular recess of the guard cap. The pivot axis of the guard cap is constructed to be eccentric relative to the recess of the guard cap. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144985 | FOLDING KNIFE - The present invention provides a fold knife comprising a handle and a blade hinged to the handle. The fold knife further comprises a switch mechanism for manual and semi-automatic operation which is positioned in the inner chamber of the handle. The switch mechanism for manual and semi-automatic operation has a first position in which it is allowed to manually open the blade from the handle and a second position in which it is allowed to automatically open the blade from the handle. The fold knife according to the present invention is capable of easily switching between the manual operation condition and the semi-automatic operation condition by means of the switch mechanism for manual and semi-automatic operation, so as to satisfy various requirements of a user where, on one hand, it can guarantee the safety in use for the users such as a kid and on the other hand it can obtain the facilitation in the opening procedure. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144986 | FOLDING KNIFE - A biasing system for the blade of a folding knife includes one component or assembly applying a force tending to move the knife blade from a closed position, nested in the handle, to an open position, extending from the handle. A second component or assembly resists opening of the blade, particularly when the blade is in or near the closed position. The resisting force is overcome by the opening force after the blade has been moved through a predetermined angle relative to the handle, so that the blade then opens automatically. A safety can be actuated to block opening and/or closing of the blade. The blade can have a blunt projection upon which a user may press to move the blade through the predetermined opening angle. A clip can be provided for convenient attachment of the folding knife to an object such as a garment. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144987 | Multi-blade cutting apparatus - A multi-bladed cutting apparatus for slicing objects, such as food items, into slices. The blades of the apparatus may be operable between a cutting position and a release position. In the cutting position, the blades are able to efficiently cut objects into smaller sizes. In the release position, any matter lodged between the blades falls out of its own accord. In this manner, the need for a user to manually removed matter lodged between the blades is eliminated. One or more levers responsive to an input force from a user may be utilized to move the blades from the cutting position to the release position. A flexible member may provide restoring force to return the blades to the cutting position. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144988 | BLADE DRIVING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ADJUSTABLE HAIR CLIPPER - A blade driving assembly for an adjustable hair clipper of the present invention comprises a movable blade holder, a spring means, a spring holder and a push lever. The spring means is disposed with a coiled portion secured on the spring holder, a first portion which exerts pressure upon the movable blade holder to bias the movable blade towards the stationary blade and a second portion which biases the spring holder towards a retracted position. The spring holder is disposed with a connecting means at a front end thereof and a securing means at a rear end thereof for securing the coiled portion of the spring means, and the connecting means interlocks with the movable blade holder in such a way to allow the movable blade holder to move in a lateral reciprocating manner. The push lever is driven to move forward or backward by an external force, and a front end of the push lever abuts against the rear end of the spring holder in such a way to push the spring holder forward when the push lever is driven forward, and when the push lever is driven backward, the spring holder is biased by the spring means to retract until the rear end thereof abuts against the push lever. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144989 | HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS - The invention provides a pair of hairdressing scissors having a joint structure for joining a blade body of the hairdressing scissors. The joint structure enables a blade member and a finger ring member constituting the blade body to be easily assembled and separated from each other. The joint structure provides satisfactorily stable, firm and accurate joint performance and excellent design features. A blade member is formed with an engagement concave portion as an open plane in the base portion thereof and a finger ring member is formed with an engagement-protruding piece in the base portion thereof. When they are engaged and brought into close contact with each other, the engagement-protruding piece and the engagement concave portion are positioned and oriented properly as viewed in a width direction thereof. Thus, the blade member and the finger ring member can be stably assembled in a separable manner. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144990 | Cutting Wheel Assembly - The present invention is a portable compact cutting wheel assembly designed to be easy and convenient to use for cutting food items. The cutting wheel assembly includes a handle, a rotatably attached cutting blade and a conformal blade cover that fits over the cutting blade and secures to the handle for clean storage. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144991 | Multi-Component Eating Utensil - An articulating eating utensil consists of a utensil head, a shaft, and a handle. The utensil head and the handle are formed of a first material, and the shaft is formed of a second material. The utensil head is provided as the bowl of a spoon, the tines of a fork, a spatula, or any other utensil head useful in handling food for consumption. In a first configuration, the shaft is retracted within an interior cavity of the handle and the utensil head is pivoted toward the handle, such that the eating utensil is a small and lightweight instrument. In a second configuration, the utensil head is pivoted away from the handle and the shaft is extended from the interior cavity of the handle, such that the eating utensil functions like a traditional non-articulating eating utensil. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144992 | Jigsaw Blade - A jigsaw blade has an elongated body with a first and second end, a cutting edge and an opposing back edge. A plurality of teeth is formed on the cutting edge. The first tooth of the plurality of teeth is immediately adjacent the second end of the blade. The first tooth is raker tooth and has a rake face and a clearance face. The rake face and clearance face intersect to form a cutting edge of the first tooth. The second end defines a plunging nose. The second end includes a nose end surface that extends between the cutting edge and the back edge. The nose end surface is on an angle of about 35° with respect to a line defined by tips of the plurality of teeth. The nose end surface intersects the first tooth relief surface to form an angled cutting edge with a leading sharp point. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144993 | OPTICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CENTERING A TREE WITHIN A TREE SPADE - Disclosed are an optical system and method for centering a tree within a tree spade apparatus that is mounted to a vehicle. Typically, the center point of the tree spade is difficult to align with the axis of the trunk of the tree. The present embodiments describe a projected pattern of light incident upon the tree trunk that assists the operator of the tree spade in centering the spade around the tree without additional assistance. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144994 | Archery Bow Plane Alignment Device and Method - Methods and systems for tuning an archery bow are disclosed, including providing a bow having a string, providing a laser plane, rotating the laser plane to be inline with the string and aligning the bow to the laser plane. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144995 | Surveying system - The present invention provides a surveying system, which comprises a surveying device | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144996 | INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SYSTEM WITH COMPASS - An interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly, a casing having a reflective element, a compass sensor and a control. The compass sensor is disposed within the mirror casing and has a first magnetoresponsive sensing element and a second magnetoresponsive sensing element. The control receives a first signal indicative of a magnetic field sensed by the first magnetoresponsive sensing element and a second signal indicative of a magnetic field sensed by the second magnetoresponsive sensing element. The control determines that the casing is adjusted by an occupant of the vehicle in response to a change in the first and second signals being indicative of an abrupt movement of the casing about the mounting structure by an occupant of the vehicle. The control is operable to enter a rapid compensating mode to compensate for the mirror adjustment. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144997 | CLUB HEAD MEASURING GAUGE - The present invention relates to a kind of club head measuring gauge, thereat a clamping bar device, a lie angle protractor, and a loft measuring gauge are installed at the base respectively, wherein, the said clamping bar device has been firmly fixed with the said lie angle protractor and hence moving all together at the same time, and more over, the said clamping bar device is being used to fasten the club head which needs to be measured, and while the transparent reference board is being evenly stayed close to the impact face of the club head in such a way that the reference line at the transparent measuring plate is being aligned with the ball-impacting line on the impact face of said club head, then in this way, it will be able to acquire the measuring data for a lie angle at the same time when there is a movement for the measuring gauge block generated and driven by the golf club, and thus, it will be able to fulfill the objective successfully by measuring both the loft and lie angles synchronously. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144998 | LOCATOR TOOL FOR A LIGHT FIXTURE - A bracket locator for use with a fixture. The bracket locator including a main body, a swinging arm and a plurality of alignment protrusions. The swinging arm is rotatably connected to the main body. The plurality of alignment protrusions include a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion extends from the main body. The second protrusion extends from the swinging arm. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144999 | INTERIOR CONTOUR MEASUREMENT PROBE - A device for measuring an interior contour of a hollow object has a probe bar of known length mounted within a ball that pivots within a circular bearing mounted on a base plate. The base plate is mounted on the object above an external hole into the interior of the object with the lower end of the probe bar protruding into the interior of the object. The upper end of the probe bar is moved until the lower end of the probe bar contacts the interior surface of the object, then the upper end of the probe is moved further to cause the lower end to pass across the surface of the interior of the object. A laser tracker tracks a laser target mounted on the upper end of the probe bar, calculating the position of the lower end and the contour of the interior surface from the position of the laser target and known bar dimension data. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145000 | SYSTEM FOR PURIFYING CONTAMINATED SOIL - Disclosed herein is a system for purifying contaminated soil, which restores soil contaminated by a variety of pollutants to the condition before the contamination, and which itself provides the driving source required for the purification. The system includes: a dryer which dries contaminated soil, separates waste gas generated during the drying from the contaminated soil, and discharges the waste gas; a pyrolysis apparatus which indirectly heats the dried contaminated soil in a hermetic condition to divide the contaminated soil into purified soil and pyrolysis gas, and separately discharges the purified soil and the pyrolysis gas; a transfer fan for forcibly transferring the discharged pyrolysis gas; a burner for oxidizing the waste gas discharged from the dryer and the pyrolysis gas forcibly transferred by the transfer fan, to heat the pyrolysis apparatus; and a cooling facility for directly spraying cooling water on the discharged purified soil to cool the purified soil. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145001 | DISPLAY DEVICE OF DRYER - A display device of a dryer, which can achieve the reliability of a function to display a clogging degree in the dryer, is disclosed. The display device includes a display unit for displaying a clogging degree of an air passage through at least one level indicator, and a controller for controlling the display unit when power is supplied, such that the level indicator flickers for a predetermined time, and then displays the clogging degree of the air passage. The display for the clogging degree of the air passage is executed, following the display of a normal operation state of the display unit. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145002 | Dryer extension and method of drying an object - A dryer extension. The extension connects with the dryer for dispensing heated air beyond an exhaust outlet of the dryer. The extension comprises a tube section having a first end, a second end and a tube body disposed between the first end and the second end. The tube body has an inner wall and outer wall defining a hollow channel between the first end and the second end. The tube body further has a plurality of apertures defined through the outer wall and the inner wall and in communication with the hollow channel. The extension further comprises an adapter that connects with the tube section. The adapter has a proximal end, a distal end and an adapter body disposed between the proximal end and the distal end. The proximal end removably connects with the dryer and the distal end connects with the first end of the tube section such that forced air dispelled by the hair dryer flows out the exhaust outlet, within the hollow channel of the tube section and out of the plurality of apertures. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145003 | SINGLE-LAYERED ARCH SUPPORT INSOLE TO BE INSERTED INTO SHOE - Provided is an arch support insole to be inserted into a shoe. The insole should satisfy tasks for a wearer as follows: (1) improvement of wearing feeling by maximally reducing the thickness of the insole, (2) reduction of fatigue on walking by maximally preventing transmission of shocks, and (3) sufficient support of the arch of the wearer by maintaining an original shape of the arch support part. In addition, these tasks should be solved by a minimum number of manufacturing processes and minimum cost. The arch support insole includes an insole main body having a portion or the entire of an arch support part curvedly projecting upward to support the arch of a wearer's foot, and a heel support part coupled to a rear part of the insole main body, wherein the insole main body and the heel support part are formed of a single layer by dual injection, the insole main body is formed of a material having hardness higher than that of the heel support part, and a plurality of honeycomb-shaped projections are formed downward at a bottom surface of the curved arch support part. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145004 | STABILIZER AND CUSHIONING SUPPORT FOR ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR - An athletic shoe support structure may include a midsole constructed to resiliently support a foot and a cradle positioned underneath the midsole. The cradle has a bottom and a sidewall upwardly extending from the bottom, where the cradle is arranged to receive the midsole in nesting relation. The cradle sidewall has at least one aperture and the midsole has at least one protrusion, where the protrusion is sized and shaped to engage the at least one aperture in the sidewall. The cradle and/or the midsole may be made of a foamed material. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145005 | Shoe sole and shoe for midfoot striker - The present invention provides an improved shoe sole for a running shoe conducive to a midfoot striking gait including a cushioning element positioned between the upper surface and the ground-contacting surface, at least a portion of which is positioned on a lateral side of the sole and contained within a region between 15% and 90% of the length of the shoe sole as measured from a rearfoot end of the sole. One or more high abrasion-resistant ground-contacting crash pads are positioned below the cushioning element, and include a lateral side portion contained within a region extending a distance of 20% the length of the shoe sole, as measured from a rearfoot end of the shoe sole. The shoe sole, preferably devoid of at least vertical arch sculpting, also includes a longitudinal flex groove positioned just medial of the crash pads. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145006 | SAFETY FOOTWEAR - In accordance with the present invention there is disclosed safety footwear comprising a unitarily moulded lower member having a sole portion and a toe cap portion. One or more protective elements are embedded in the unitarily moulded lower member so as to prevent breaches thereof. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145007 | Pants pressing machine - Improved pressing machines for pants, in reference to FIG. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145008 | Biodegradable badge - The biodegradable badge has a paper name tag placed within a translucent envelope carried by a lanyard secured to the envelope by at least one clamp. The paper name tag degrades readily. The translucent envelope shows the name tag but upon disposing of the envelope, it degrades in the waste stream and at a landfill. The envelope has a material that degrades rapidly by solar, thermal, and chemical action with minimal release of toxic and volatile organic compounds. The lanyard also degrades readily in the waste stream with material such as textile blends or that of the envelope. The clamp joins the lanyard to the envelope. Designed for single use, the clamp strongly grips the lanyard and then the envelope, and then the clamp degrades when placed in the waste stream. The entire biodegradable badge poses no long-term pollution of the environment as it uses formulations, such as polyethylene terephthalate (g) and poly lactic acid, along with natural fibers such as cotton and wool. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145009 | Package For Distinguishing Beverage Containers - A package for use in distinguishing among beverage containers, using elastic bands to wrap around the beverage containers. These bands have a non-fungible difference in at least one of color, texture, and patterning. The package would be supplied with guidance, in the form of textual and/or graphical instructions, for use of the elastic bands to distinguish among the beverage containers. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145010 | INNER SCATTERING BILLBOARD - An inner scattering billboard includes a light directing body, an advertising membrane and a light source. The light directing body contains a plurality of light directing particles inside to diffuse and direct light. Thus light rays emitted from the light source into the light directing body are scattered to allow the light directing body to become a planar light source of even luminosity. The advertising membrane has an advertising symbol located on the surface to be evenly illuminated. The billboard can be made thinner. An LED may be adopted as the light source to save electric power and reduce user's operation cost. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145011 | Signcase system and method for manufacturing same - The present invention comprises a simple, inventive sign bracket for use in the creation of signs of surprising structural integrity in a range of dimensions, said bracket characterized by a profile comprising a sign body, a C-bracket, and optionally an interlocking sign hanger and/or an angle retainer. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145012 | Passively magnetic foil, notice device and use of the notice device - The present invention relates to a passively magnetic foil ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145013 | Banner Support System - A banner raising apparatus is described for use with a halyard ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145014 | Re-usable identification device - An identification device for use on a container, comprising an identifying marker, a base magnet attached to said identifying marker, an attachment magnet adapted to be attracted to said base magnet wherein the overall energy density of said base magnet and said attachment magnet is sufficient to attach said identification device to said container. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145015 | Scented Picture Frame - The present invention is directed to a scented picture frame having removable scent boards attached in spaced relation to provide an aromatic ambiance with the display of an item such as a picture. The present invention features a holder on the back of the frame, capable of holding one or more scent boards in parallel adjacent the back of the frame, whereby an aroma is dissipated from a scented oil on the scent board to enhance the experience of viewing the item. Scents are impregnated into the scent board and retained by individually wrapping the scent boards for future use. One or more scents may be used with the present invention by hanging multiple scent boards on the scented picture frame. The scent boards may be removed and replaced when the scent is dissipated or to change the aroma. A picture pouch is used to protect the item in the scented picture frame from absorbing an aroma of the scent board. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145016 | Adjustable fishing rod holder - A fishing rod holder has control plate attached to an elongated shaft with a longitudinal axis. One end of the shaft is configured to penetrate the ground or otherwise be secured to render the holder stationary and immoveable, even when a fish takes the bait. The control plate has a plurality of adjustment openings for receiving stop members. The fishing rod holder also has a tubular rod holder component which is pivotably attached to the control plate. The rod holder component can thus be positioned in a variety of angles in relation to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, by pivoting the rod holder component so that it contacts a stop member extending through one of the adjustment openings. When so positioned and a fish is hooked onto the line extending from the rod, the fish can be brought in without having to remove the fishing rod, which continues to be pivotably supported by the holder component. Upon release of tension on the line, the holder component automatically resets to its original position. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145017 | Fishing Bait Including Fly Tying Materials - A fishing bait is disclosed that comprises a frame member that includes a connection point connectable to a fishing line. The fishing bait further comprises at least one hook connected to the frame member, and the at least one hook includes at least one point. The fishing bait further comprises an imitation device for attracting fish, and the imitation device includes a head that comprises fly tying materials connected to the frame member. The fishing bait further comprises a buoyancy control device connected to the frame member proximate to and separate from the head of the imitation device. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145018 | Percussive rodent trap - A percussive rodent trap has an activation mechanism and a hammer for striking a percussive device when the activation mechanism is activated. A first safety moves the hammer mechanism to a cocked position and prevents it from being released from this cocked position. A second safety can be engaged after the first safety is engaged to prevent the activation mechanism from being activated when the first safety is removed. The second safety is easily removed after the trap is put in place without inadvertently activating the activation mechanism. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145019 | Methods, apparatus and compositions for abatement of bed bugs - The present invention is directed to an apparatus for monitoring or abatement of bedbugs, comprising: a base having a mounting portion and a control portion; a heating source positioned on the mounting portion; two capture channels positioned proximate to the heating source and adjacent to the base and each comprising a sloped portion; a horizontal portion connected to the sloped portion, the horizontal portion having a width ranging from about 8 to about 15 millimeters; and a channel portion connected to the horizontal portion by a curved portion having a radius of curvature ranging from about ⅛ | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145020 | TRAP FOR BED BUGS AND THE LIKE - A climb-up pitfall trap for attracting and capturing bed bugs and the like comprises a rough exterior surface, a precipice, a smooth interior surface and sensory lures. The sensory lures include heat, carbon dioxide and/or a lure composition. The lure composition comprises a combination of (a) L-lactic acid, and (b) a fatty acid from the group consisting of (1) propionic acid, (2) butyric acid, and (3) valeric acid. The lure composition may also comprise (c) octenol. A method for attracting and capturing bed bugs and the like uses the climb-up pitfall trap in a bed bug infested environment. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145021 | Lignin-Solvent Fuel and Method and Apparatus for Making Same - The present invention is a process and apparatus for forming various bio-products from cellulosic plant material. The plant material is subjected to a pulping step in which lignin is extracted from the material by an aqueous lignin solvent to form a lignin-solvent mixture and purified cellulose. The lignin-solvent mixture can be separated from the water to form a high energy density fuel that can be used independently or combined with biodiesel. The purified cellulose can be used in conventional processes, e.g., paper making, or can be converted to fermentable sugars with a cellulase enzyme to produce other bio-products depending on the operating conditions of the fermenter. The bio-products produced by the fermenter can include the solvent that may be recycled for use in extracting the lignin. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145022 | COMBINED HOMOGENEOUS AND HETEROGENEOUS CATALYTIC TRANSESTERIFICATION PROCESS FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION - In one aspect, a process for producing a biofuel comprises reacting a feed material that comprises a glyceride with an alcohol in the presence of a catalytic composition such that at least some of the glyceride in the feed material is converted into a biofuel mixture that comprises glycerol and the corresponding alcoholic ester of the glyceride. The catalytic composition comprises a heterogeneous catalyst and a homogeneous catalyst. The heterogeneous catalyst and the homogeneous catalyst have a synergistic effect in catalyzing the reaction of the glyceride in the feed material with the alcohol. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145023 | Artificial cultivating method of fruiting body of antrodia camphorata - The present invention relates to an artificial cultivating technique of fruiting body of | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145024 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CULTIVATING FRUIT - A method of growing fruit such as papaya commercially, the method including the use of a structure having a covering adapted to permit sufficient light, nutrients and moisture, while substantially precluding access by potentially virus-carrying insects; together with seeds that are obtained, germinated, planted, and grown in a manner that permits plants to grow and bear seedless fruit suitable for harvest. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145025 | HYDRATION MAINTENANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A material for maintaining hydration in plants, whether potted or in natural soils may include a substrate treated with a binder, securing a layer of hydrating particles thereto. Typical binders may include lignicite, or other naturally occurring materials such as sugars, molasses, corn syrup, gelatin, or the like. A byproduct of wood, lignicite has been found to be very effective. Various materials can serve as a hydrating, particulate coating. Polyacrylamide has been found to serve well and provide relief from the stress of dehydration that normally occurs in plants between waterings. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145026 | SYSTEM FOR GROWING PLANT MATERIAL ON A BUILDING AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING PLANT-GROWTH SUPPORT SYSTEM ON A BUILDING - In one embodiment, a system for supporting plant growth on a roof of a building, comprises: a water-impervious base structure; a water-permeable cover; porous material, held between the base structure and the cover, for providing a root base for the plant growth; one or more irrigation channels for permitting delivery of water through the base structure or cover to the synthetic or natural soil; the cover being further adapted to permit growth of plant material from the porous material through to an exterior of the cover. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145027 | METHOD OF USING A CONICAL FLORAL SLEEVE - A method of using a floral sleeve sized to fit a flower pot, or a floral grouping, the sleeve generally having a conical shape and having a bonding material disposed thereon for connecting the sleeve to a pot disposed within the sleeve or connected via a banding element to a pot disposed within the sleeve. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145028 | METHOD OF GASIFYING CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING IT - The invention relates to a method for the gasification of carbonaceous materials in the form of solid particles. The inventive method comprises the following steps consisting in: heating a gaseous mixture formed by a feed gas and water vapour in a heater ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145029 | GUARD FENCE FOR USE IN DROP TEST - A guard fence for use in a drop test includes a frame defining a test area, four support legs respectively connected to the frame for supporting the frame, and four buffer curtains made of elastic materials and respectively disposed between two adjacent support legs for encircling the test area. As a result, when a drop test is conducted, the buffer curtains can effectively prevent the test sample from an undesired impact. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145030 | Loading station - The present invention relates to a loading station comprising a loading region which is accessible from a loading side and from a machine side and comprising two door elements movable along a guide from a machine position in which they release the machine side and close the loading side into a loading position in which they release the loading side and close the machine side, wherein the door elements overlap at least partially in the loading position and/or in the machine position so that, on an opening procedure of the machine side and/or of the loading side, the machine side and/or the loading side only starts to open when the respective other side has closed at least partially. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145031 | French door hinge system for oven - A french door oven includes a body defining a cooking chamber with an open mouth. First and second doors are respectively connected to the body adjacent opposite first and second opposite lateral sides of the mouth and are adapted to pivot about respective first and second vertical pivot axes between an opened position in which the first and second doors are pivoted away from the mouth and a closed position in which the first and second doors cover the mouth and define a seam between their adjacent respective inner edges. The oven includes a door movement control system for controlling movement of the doors between their opened and closed positions. The door movement control system includes a door movement control plate including a door movement slot including an inner portion and an outer portion, the outer portion closer to the mouth than the inner portion. The door movement control system further includes a door movement control linkage with first and second door links. The first and second door links include: (i) respective outer ends operatively engaged with the first and second doors; and, (ii) respective first and second inner ends operatively engaged with the door movement slot. The door movement control linkage also includes a pivot link operatively engaged with the first and second door links such that pivoting movement of the pivot link corresponds to movement of the inner ends of the first and second door links relative to the slot, wherein the pivot link pivots about a pivot axis between: (i) a first position in which the inner ends of the first and second door links are engaged with the inner portion of the door movement slot; and, (ii) a second position in which the inner ends of the first and second door links are engaged with the outer portion of the door movement slot. A spring and/or a motor or other powered actuator is operably coupled to the pivot link to bias and/or move same. The powered actuator includes a control system with a user-input switch. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145033 | Door Assembly and Method of Making Same (Stainless Steel Sliding Door) - The present invention is directed to a door panel preferably for a sliding door assembly. The door panel includes an inner frame and a sheet stock substantially covering the inner frame. The inner frame includes a geometry that cooperates with a geometry of a door accessory for operable connection of the door accessory directly to the inner frame | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145034 | Window regulator for vehicle - A window regulator for a vehicle includes first, second, third, fourth belt guiding members, a loop belt member including a plurality of teeth at a first surface and installed on the belt guiding members with exhibiting an eight-shape, and a rotational member engaged with the belt member and driven by a motor. The belt member includes first and second moving portions, which are arranged in parallel with each other, and third and fourth moving portions, which are arranged to intersect each other. First and second supporting members are connected to the belt member at the first and second moving portions, respectively. First and second twisted portions are provided at the belt member at the third and fourth moving portions, respectively, by twisting the belt member for reversing first and second surfaces of the belt member. Accordingly, the teeth of the belt member contact all of the belt guiding members. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145035 | Window Lift Apparatus, Door Module, Motor Vehicle Door And Method For Installation Of A Window Lift Apparatus - The invention concerns a window lift arrangement with a lifter for a window pane, an door panel, positioning means for positioning the lifter relative to the door panel in an installation position for installation of the window pane, wherein the positioning instruments can assume a first and a second position, wherein the positioning instruments in the first position define the installation position and wherein the positioning instruments in the second position release a movement of the lifter for opening and closing the installed window pane. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145036 | Drive device - A drive device for a lid of a motor vehicle includes a first fastening element connectable to a stationary component or to a movable component, and a housing tube located at the end of the drive device opposite the first fastening element and is free to move axially relative thereto. The housing tube includes, at the end opposite the first fastening element, a second fastening element connectable to the movable component or to the stationary component. A spindle drive including a threaded spindle and a spindle nut mounted on the threaded spindle is actuatable by a rotary device to move the first fastening element and the housing tube axially relative to each other. A stroke position of the first fastening element can be detected by a magnetic field sensor which senses longitudinal movements of a permanent magnet of the spindle along a sensitivity area of the stationary magnetic field sensor. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145037 | Step and pull sanitary door opener - A door opener for mounting on a door, including a mounting plate, a frictional engagement beam and an upwardly projecting ledge spaced apart from the mounting plate. A user steps onto the device contacting their shoe with the engagement bar and the upwardly projecting ledge to frictionally engage the shoe to the opener. The user then forcibly retracts their foot towards their body to lever the door open. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145038 | Door Assembly and Method of Making Same (Stainless Steel Sliding Door) - The present invention is directed to a door panel preferably for a sliding door assembly. The door panel includes an inner frame and a sheet stock substantially covering the inner frame. The inner frame includes a geometry that cooperates with a geometry of a door accessory for operable connection of the door accessory directly to the inner frame | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145039 | ANTI-DERAILING CLIP FOR TRACK MOUNTED DOORS - A sliding door mounting assembly for slidably mounting a door panel to an overhead track. The sliding door mounting assembly includes a hanging bracket member and an anti-derailing pin. The hanging bracket member is securable to the door panel, slidably engageable with the track, and has a channel extending therethrough. The anti-derailing pin has an outer surface with at least one tooth protruding outwardly therefrom, is insertable in the channel and is configurable in an anti-derailing position where at least one of the teeth is engaged with the hanging bracket member and a leading end of the anti-derailing pin abuts the track, preventing the hanging bracket member having the door panel secured thereto from derailing from the track. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145040 | CLIP-IN WINDOW ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLES - A window assembly for a vehicle having a body panel comprises, in combination, a glazing panel having a peripheral edge, a gasket secured to the glazing panel for sealing the peripheral edge to the body panel, at least one clip receiver secured to the glazing panel near the peripheral edge, and at least one fastener clip clamping the clip receiver to the body panel. The fastener clip is preferably U-shaped having a pair of resilient legs receiving the body panel and the clip receiver therebetween. The fastener clip is preferably secured to the clip receiver in a manner in which the fastener clip is movable between a shipping position and a securing position. A detent is preferably formed between the fastener clip and the clip receiver to resist removal of the fastener clip from the clip receiver. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145041 | DOOR FOR THE VEHICLE - A door for the vehicle which comprises: a door inner panel, a door trim mounted to the inner side of a compartment of the door inner panel, a door cover mounted on the peripheral edge in the rear side of a compartment of the door inner panel. The door trim and the door cover are mutually coupled by a coupling means. The coupling means is composed of a positioning pin, a positioning bracket, and a clip. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145042 | INNER CLADDING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR COMPRISING A CABLE HARNESS - An inner cladding ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145043 | VEHICLE SASH DOOR AND PROTECTOR AND CENTER CHANNEL FOR THE SAME - A center-channel protector for a vehicle sash door is arranged between a main sash and a center channel. A body of the protector has an H-shaped upper-end surface which is compatible to cover the upper end of the center channel. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145044 | ABRASIVE ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - The disclosure is directed to an abrasive article. The abrasive article includes a backing having a major surface and a make layer. The make layer is disposed over the major surface of the backing. The make layer includes abrasive grains and a photoinitiator that increases the depth of ultraviolet cure of the make layer by at least about 50% compared to bis(2,4,6-trimethyl benzoyl) phenyl phosphine oxide. The disclosure is also directed to a method for forming the abrasive article. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145045 | Methods for Orienting Superabrasive Particles on a Surface and Associated Tools - Methods of making a superabrasive tool precursor are disclosed, along with such precursors and associated tools. Particularly, methods are disclosed for orienting superabrasive particles in a viscous binding material in order to provide tools based thereupon and having desired performance characteristics. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145046 | INFLATABLE STRUCTURES - A method of forming a building structure in a desired contoured configuration. An inner supporting fabric is inflated into at least one form. An outer finishing fabric is draped over the inflated form. A coating is applied to the outer finishing fabric and a hardening shell is formed. The inner supporting fabric may be removed. Alternately, inflatable bags, posts, cables and other devices are disposed under the outer finishing fabric to produce the desired contoured configuration. These devices are removed after the coating has cured. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145047 | Weather protection system - Weather protection systems, for use in protecting structures and structural elements during severe weather events, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of assembling and installing weather protection systems. Weather protection systems of this invention provide fabric to cover a structural element; the fabric is connected to the structure via a clip. A clip of is invention may include features such as fastening points, anchor points, and engaging members; a clip may also introduce a desirable point of flexibility into a system of this invention. Other features of weather protection systems of this invention may include resin and straps. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145048 | Weather protection system - Weather protection systems, for use in protecting structures and structural elements during severe weather events, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of assembling and installing weather protection systems. Weather protection systems of this invention provide fabric to cover a structural element; the fabric is connected to the structure via a clip. A clip of is invention may include features such as fastening points, anchor points, and engaging members; a clip may also introduce a desirable point of flexibility into a system of the invention. Other features of weather protection systems of this invention may include resin and straps. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145049 | Heat reflecting system for roofs - The present invention provides a covering for a roof or other surface. The cover reflects solar radiation most notably heat, away from the roof to reduce heat buildup in the attic and in homes or other structures. The reduction of heat will in turn reduce the amount of energy required to cool the home or building structure during the hot summer months. The covering system can be comprised of one or more sections and can be white, light colored, metalized, or be painted or printed with a reflective metallic finish or a combination of finishes. The cover is placed over the roof with the white, light colored or reflective metallic surface facing the sky. The cover also contains slits so that the cover can vent winds that could put excessive stress on the cover or the roof structure. One or more covers can be used on a roof depending on the size of the roof and number of sections. The cover may also be cut or sections can remain uncovered to expose air and plumbing vents, attic fans, chimneys, sky lights, dormers, solar panels, and the like. The cover can be retracted or removed for the cold winter months so that the building structure or home can be warmed by the sun and aide in the reduction of energy used for heating their interiors. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145050 | Self-contained and expandable furniture system hosting state-of-the-art technology - A self-contained plug-and-play furniture system is ready to host state-of-the-art technology within a portable, autonomous and expandable structure so that a person may work, play and communicate at optimum efficiency. The assembly of the system begins with a primary unit including a desk work station. The primary unit is fully equipped for electric power, voice and data connection and includes multiple power outlets, as well as data and voice outlets. The primary unit is expandable both vertically and horizontally by attaching prefabricated sections, as needed, including a sliding door section that completes assembly of an interior environment of the furniture system. Insulated wall, ceiling and floor panels fit within openings of the exterior frame structures of the primary unit and prefabricated sections to provide privacy and, when fully assembled, to enclose the interior environment. An air conditioner unit with remote control mounts on top of the ceiling for controlling the climate of the enclosed interior environment. Wheels on the primary unit and the base of attached prefabricated sections promote portability. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145051 | SWIMMING POOL SHELTER CONSTITUTED BY DISMANTLABLE JUXTAPOSED ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a swimming pool shelter ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145052 | Modular Security Suite [MSS]TM - A suite of hardened high security steel & concrete modules for protection of people, pets and valuables during a tornado, hurricane, home intrusion or other emergency. A Modular Security Suite [MSS™] is an above ground set of two or more rooms whose steel plate walls extend deep down into a building's concrete or other material foundation and are primarily anchored by the foundation's steel reinforcement rods and the weight of building's concrete foundation. After construction and interior decoration a MSS unit disappears into the home or office floorplan. A MSS unit could include a full bathroom, kitchenette or pantry and a hallway module with built-in bunk beds. Its steel plate walls are filled with concrete and rerod to greatly increase its resistance to serve weather and debris. The design's hallway module and its two steel and concrete pocket doors protect its interior doorways from damage and provides two exits. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145053 | Aerodynamic roof edge guard - An aerodynamic system attached to the outer side of the roof perimeter edge to mitigate wind generated vortices and uplift loads on the roof perimeter area of a building, applicable for both new constructions and retrofits of existing buildings. A roof edge guard is generally installed alongside a roof edge, and mounted onto an existing fascia or bargeboard. As an option most appropriate for new constructions, it can also be mounted directly onto a roof frame member in place of fascias or bargeboard. The configuration modifies the cross-sectional shape of otherwise abrupt roof edges that tend to generate strong vortex during high winds. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145054 | CORNER ACCESORY FOR DUCTS - The invention relates to a corner accessory for placing at the junction between at least two ducts that extend in different directions, the accessory comprising two distinct flaps, one of which has a projecting element and the other of which includes an elongate opening, said projecting element being engaged in said elongate opening so as to move along a longitudinal direction of said opening to allow said flaps to move relative to each other. According to the invention, said elongate opening has a longitudinal edge parallel to said longitudinal direction and opening out locally to a slot that opens out into a free edge of said flap. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145055 | Landscape Edging Assembly - A landscape edging assembly has a sleeve made of geo-textile fabric with a hardenable filler therein, such as concrete. Reinforcing fibers are dispersed throughout the filler. The filler is activated by immersing it in water. Thereafter the still-pliable edging assembly is placed adjacent the peripheral edges of a paving material and pressed into engagement therewith. Anchors engageable with the sleeve may be driven into the ground to retain the cured edging assembly in place. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145056 | Polygon mast - Aspects of the invention relate to telescoping mast assemblies (telescoping “towers”), polygonal sided masts for use in such assemblies, methods of fabricating polygonal sided masts, methods and apparatus for sequentially actuating and deactuating hold-down and locking mechanisms in telescoping towers, and such other aspects as will be understood from the present descriptions and drawings. Telescopic towers are usable for supporting and raising to a height any type of communications payload, including, for example, radio antennas, television antennas, any type of surveillance and/or sensor payloads, including, for example, microphones, cameras, flood lights, and the like. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145057 | FLOOR SUPPORT AND FLOOR STRUCTURE - A floor support has: a first elastic member that is disposed on a floor slab, and is elastically deformable, and damps vibrations; a supporting member supported on the first elastic member, and extending in a direction opposite the floor slab; a flooring material supported on the supporting member, and disposed with a gap between the flooring material and the floor slab; a second elastic member that is supported by the first elastic member, the supporting member or the flooring material at a supporting surface inclined with respect to a horizontal direction, and is elastically deformable, and damps vibrations; and a mass body supported at the second elastic member, and displaced by elastic deformation of the second elastic member, and damping vibrations. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145058 | Seismic reinforcing structure to distribution panel mounted on a raised access floor without transfer or power interruption - A seismic reinforcing structure is disclosed, which is for a power supplying distribution panel or panelboard mounted on a raised access floor system in order to reinforce a seismic capacity. More particularly, the seismic reinforcing structure can be mounted even to an existing operating distribution panel or panelboard having a seismic capacity without requiring transfer or power interruption of the distribution panel or panelboard in operation. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145059 | Safety nosing components and manufacturing methods - The present invention is an improved safety nosing component including a base element with channel member and a light emission element. The safety nosing component is manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, triple-extrusion, injection molding, insert injection molding, two-shot molding or a combination thereof. The present invention allows safety nosing components to be installed on architectural structures while also providing additional functionality. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145060 | FRAME FOR RECEIVING A FILTER ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING - A frame for receiving a filter element includes: a pair of first members and a pair of second members. The first members may be arranged alternately with the second members in the assembled orientation to establish a plurality of joining structures between adjoining members. Each respective joining structure of the plurality of joining structures maintains the adjoining members oriented substantially about a respective axis. The first members and the second members cooperate to define a volume for effecting the receiving. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145061 | SNAP-FIT ELEVATOR HOISTWAY ENTRANCE - An elevator hoistway entrance ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145062 | Door Assembly and Method of Making Same (Stainless Steel Sliding Door) - The present invention is directed to a door panel preferably for a sliding door assembly. The door panel includes an inner frame and a sheet stock substantially covering the inner frame. The inner frame includes a geometry that cooperates with a geometry of a door accessory for operable connection of the door accessory directly to the inner frame | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145063 | LINKING ELEMENTS DESIGNED TO EQUIP PANELS, IN PARTICULAR GLASS PANELS, FOR FIXING AND PANELS EQUIPPED WITH SAME - A system for assembly between a connecting element and at least one cavity positioned on a surface portion situated on an edge face of a substrate, particularly made of a fragile material of glass type. The connecting element is configured to be accommodated in the cavity that has curved and retaining walls, the cavity being made at the edge face of the substrate. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145064 | Grid muntin retaining clips for muntins - Techniques are provided for mounting simulated muntin bars, preassembled muntin grids and the like between parallel glazing sheets in an integrated multipane window sash. Among the mounting techniques disclosed are clips for holding simulated muntin components to a spacing and mounting structure of an integrated multipane window sash. All or portions of the clips can be desiccated. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145065 | THERMOPLASTIC SIDING INSULATION - The present invention discloses an extruder for producing a thermoplastic material having a first and second portion comprising an axially extending barrel and a screw conveyer axially disposed within said barrel so as to define a passage for conveying thermoplastic material from an input through a melt zone to an output. Furthermore the present invention discloses an insulation member comprising an elongated insulation member formed of a thermoplastic insulating material, said insulating member having a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second side edges; the top edge comprising a protrusion, said top edge extending beyond a corresponding top edge of a corresponding panel of siding; and the bottom edge comprising a ledge, said ledge operable to overlap the protrusion. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145066 | RECYCLING OF LAMINATE FLOORINGS - Recycling of laminate flooring based on a separation of the panels into particles which are connected with a binder and formed to a new sheet shaped material. A building panel includes a surface layer and a wood fiber based core, and the wood fiber based core includes aluminium oxide particles. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145067 | COMPOSITION, METHOD OF USE, AND STRUCTURAL BARRIER SYSTEM - An environmental barrier composition and method of use for forming a structural barrier system to seal structural openings such as doors and windows is provided. The composition includes a liquid rosin that is silyl-terminated polyether, a filler material, and a curing catalyst. The method includes applying the composition to a prepared through-hole in combination with flashing material at least along a bottom surface of the through-hole and installation of a window or door into the prepared through-hole to form a barrier system in which a continuous film can be easily inspected, is waterproof, meet air barrier requirements of ASTM E2178, has elastomeric properties, allows substrate expansion, contraction, and movement, does not shrink or lose volume as it cures, and cures rapidly with sufficient adhesion to transition flashing to incorporate into a designed drainage plane and allow integration of a continuous air barrier system where the barrier is at least semi-vapor-permeable. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145068 | Door Assembly and Method of Making Same (Stainless Steel Sliding Door) - The present invention is directed to a door panel preferably for a sliding door assembly. The door panel includes an inner frame and a sheet stock substantially covering the inner frame. The inner frame includes a geometry that cooperates with a geometry of a door accessory for operable connection of the door accessory directly to the inner frame | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145069 | Joint Gap - A joint gap eliminator comprises a substantially planar gap covering strip ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145070 | Temporary floor joint filler - A temporary floor joint filler may include a base member having a cross-sectional profile including a first set of opposing sides and a second set of opposing sides, a cap coupled to the base member, a first fin coupled with a first side of the second set of opposing sides of the base member, and/or a second fin coupled with a second side of the second set of opposing sides of the base member. The base member may be configured for insertion into a floor joint, the first fin and the second fin may be configured for retaining the base member in the floor joint, and the cap may be configured for covering the floor joint. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145071 | Attachment system for panel or facade | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145072 | Tenon joint type space lattice structure - The present invention discloses a tenon joint type space lattice structure consisted of a predetermined quantity of lattice units and combining pillar. The lattice unit includes a convex tenon and a concave tenon groove disposed at an end of the lattice and connected with each other through two or more pre-molded components to form a tenon-and-groove structure, such that the protruded tenon between the components can be embedded into a tenon joint assembly in an adjacent tenon groove for connecting the components in series to form a continuously extended lattice unit. The continuous structure of lattice units forms a plane layer of a space lattice structure. The combining pillar is passed perpendicularly through the hollow portion of the component for connecting the plane layers of the lattice units along the direction of the height of the structure to form a three-dimensional space lattice structure. A heavy filling material is filled into the hollow portion of the structure to form a gravity structure, and a combining pillar is piled into a stratum or foundation to form a cantilever structure, so that the pace lattice structure becomes a multifunctional structure for earth retaining, water drainage, and earth fill vegetation. | 06-11-2009 |
