25th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110148069 | Foldable bicycle - A foldable land vehicle employs two pivots: a first to rotate the rear-wheel assembly and shorten the distance between the chain-ring axle and the rear-wheel axle; and a second to rotate the chain-ring assembly and the rear-wheel assembly to align them with the main beam. The rear-wheel assembly detaches from the frame to enable rotation about the rear-wheel pivot. The rear-wheel pivot connects the chain-ring assembly to the rear-wheel assembly. The chain-ring pivot is preferably located on the main beam. Each pivot may be tilted from perpendicular to the approximate central vertical plane of the foldable land vehicle in order place the rear wheel and chain ring in a more compact state adjacent to the main beam. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148070 | PINNED BICYCLE HEADSET AND BICYCLE COMPRISING SUCH A HEADSET - The headset includes upper and lower rolling bearings ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148071 | MOVEMENT DAMPING APPARATUS - A movement damping apparatus has a flow path through which a magneto-rheological fluid is pressed. A device that generates a variable magnetic field has a core around which a coil is wound as well as pole surfaces in the flow path. The magnetic field acts on the magnetorheological fluid by way of the pole surfaces. The coil is arranged within the flow path along with the core, the axis of the coil extending perpendicular to the direction of flow of the magnetorheological fluid. The flow path has a jacket made of a magnetically conducting material. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148072 | Arrangement for the transport of wind turbine components - A system for the transportation of wind turbine components with a vehicle, especially for the transportation of large wind turbine components, is provided. The vehicle includes at least two wheelsets, a first end frame connected to a first wheelset and a second end frame connected to a second wheelset. The vehicle further includes a support structure for carrying at least one wind turbine component, wherein the support structure is adapted to be detachably connected to the first end frame and/or to the second end frame. Thereby, the wind turbine component is connected solely to the support structure in a fixed but detachable manner. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148073 | Rear Outrigger for Wrecker - A device relocates an underlift/vertical arm assembly from the end of a sub-frame to the boom of a wrecker, and hence whole space of the end of sub-frame is used to design rear outriggers that will certainly exhibit an excellent performance. An advantage of a large space for this specific application is to design a wider span of rear outriggers, as completely extended, to match that of the front outriggers, and in the mean time, the tip of a rear outrigger has a sufficient strength to maintain a good stability. The increased length of overlapping part in each section of the three stage outriggers assists to achieve this goal. As the three stage outriggers are fully extended, the tip of each right/left side is additionally reinforced by a diagonal folding bar which bridges between an outer vertical barrel and the end of primary inner sleeve. Consequently, a combination of wider spans and higher stiffnesses at the tip of the rear outrigger provides the wrecker with a superior stability. Besides, the sophisticated rear outriggers are easier to operate because it may be a single hydraulic control system. The combined results give the best rear outriggers in the towing industry. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148074 | Articulated Two-piece Snowboard With Rigid, Flexible Connector - A two-piece snowboard includes an improved bottom shape and connector. The bottom surface of each snowboard section facilitates three primary functions: riding in a straight line, turning, and stopping. The bottom surfaces are concave or substantially flat, and grooves or ribs are provided along bottom edges of the sections to provide for turning and/or braking. Thus placed, the grooves and/or ribs do not interfere with straight line riding. The connector is somewhat stiff, and resists twisting. An example of a suitable connector is a length of reinforced hydraulic hose. The connector allows both vertical and horizontal flexing to facilitate riding over irregular terrain, while resisting twisting between sections to facilitate control. In one embodiment, the two-piece snowboard is constructed from sandwiching upper platforms provided by a donor snowboard between a connector assembly and bottom platforms according to the present invention. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148075 | Board For Snowboarding - A board for snowboarding, having forward and rear contact lines; lines of greater width located beyond the forward and rear contact lines respectively; binding-mounting areas, each including a set of mounting points by which the binding is secured to the board; a non-zero camber (C), measured substantially midway between the forward and rear contact lines; forward and rear shovels; wherein seen from above, the forward and rear contact lines pass through forward and rear areas respectively, each delimited on the one hand, board center side, by an inner transverse line located at a maximum distance (D | 2011-06-23 |
20110148076 | Collapsible Child Carrier Apparatus - A collapsible infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame including front and rear leg frames and a handle, and a linkage frame pivotally connected with the front leg frame and the handle. A first latch mechanism is connected between the handle and the linkage frame, wherein the first latch mechanism is operable to lock the handle in position relative to the linkage frame. A second latch mechanism is connected between the linkage frame and the front leg frame and having a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein the second latch mechanism when in the locked state locks the linkage frame with the front leg frame, and the second latch mechanism when in the unlocked state enables rotation of the linkage frame relative to the front leg frame. The infant carrier apparatus can be collapsed by rotating the linkage frame. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148077 | INFLATABLE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WITH AN INTEGRAL COVER - Inflatable airbag cushions can be rolled and/or folded into a housing assembly. The housing assembly aids in coupling an inflator to the airbag and a vehicle structure. The housing also couples the airbag to a vehicle structure. The housing can be mounted behind an knee bolster or steering wheel of a vehicle and has a cover that can be flush with the cabin side of the mounted position. The housing cover can be a cosmetically finished piece or a cosmetically unfinished piece. The housing cover can be an integral part of the housing, and may be used in combination with a one-piece inflator mounting bracket and heat shield. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148078 | AIRBAG AND AIRBAG DEVICE - An airbag and an airbag device can support itself without using the reaction force from a front glass and cost reduction and commonality of components are achieved. An airbag of the present invention is normally accommodated in an instrument panel in a folded state and is inflated and deployed between a front glass and an occupant by gas being supplied thereto in an emergency. The airbag has rectification means disposed therein that controls the flow of the gas. The rectification means has a first opening through which gas is supplied such that part of the airbag on the occupant side is pressed against the instrument panel, a second opening through which gas is supplied such that the airbag is lifted upward, and a third opening through which the gas is supplied to a base end portion of the airbag on the front glass side. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148079 | AUTOMOTIVE PSIR WITH UNSCORED COVER - A multi-door automotive Passenger Side Inflatable Restraint system includes an instrument panel including a substrate, a plurality of doors, and a cover attached to the instrument panel. The plurality of doors includes a forward door that is substantially trapezoidal in shape, a rearward door that is substantially trapezoidal in shape, a left lateral door that is substantially triangular in shape, and a right lateral door that is substantially triangular in shape. The cover has no stress risers, such as scoring, reduced material thickness, or other types of stress risers know to reduce tensile strength in a localized area | 2011-06-23 |
20110148080 | AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - An airbag assembly for a motor vehicle has an airbag | 2011-06-23 |
20110148081 | BUCKLE AIRBAG - An occupant safety mechanism for an occupant of a vehicle includes a buckle assembly, an airbag cushion, an inflator, and webbing. The airbag cushion is coupled to the buckle assembly, such as in a buckle assembly housing, and is configured to deploy from the buckle assembly. The webbing is coupled to the buckle assembly and substantially fixed points disposed on the vehicle, on a seat, or both, so as to restrain the occupant a seat during a dynamic vehicle event. The inflator is configured to deploy the airbag cushion upon occurrence of a dynamic vehicle event. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148082 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ACTIVATING OCCUPANT PROTECTION MEANS - In a method for activating occupant protection means as a function of at least one input quantity derived from at least one acceleration sensor, characteristic curves are calculated for the input quantities deceleration, forward displacement and/or speed reduction, which characteristic curves define at least one area in a quadrant of a coordinate system, which determines the deployment behavior of the occupant protection means. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148083 | INFLATABLE AIRBAG ASSEMBLIES HAVING NON-PLANAR INFLATION GAS DEFLECTORS - Inflatable airbags often have inflation gas deflectors to protect the airbag or airbag seams from sustaining damage from the force of the inflation gas and to direct the inflation gas to predetermined areas of the airbag. The deflectors can be coupled to the airbag so that the deflector projects radially away from the surface of the airbag to which the deflector is coupled. The deflectors can also have a plurality of vent apertures. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148084 | GAS GENERATOR FOR AN AIRBAG MODULE - The invention relates to a gas generator for an airbag module, comprising a housing, and a filter fastened in the housing for filtering a gas that can be generated with the gas generator. According to the invention, it is provided that a part of the gas generator is inserted into a recess of the filter for fastening the filter in the housing. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148085 | OCCUPANT PROTECTION DEVICE - An occupant protection device includes a plurality of gas generators that actuate respective mechanisms, and a control portion that actuates the gas generators. If a condition for actuating at least one of the gas generators is fulfilled and a condition for actuating the other gas generators are unfulfilled, the other gas generators are controlled by the control portion at a timing that is uninfluential on an actuation state of one of the mechanism actuated by the one of the gas generators and that is different from a preset timing for actuating the other mechanisms actuated by the other gas generators. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148086 | ENERGY ABSORBING COUNTERMEASURE - An energy absorber for a vehicle includes an elongate member having lateral and longitudinal axes. The elongate member may include one or more channels which are oriented to have walls which extend in the general direction of the lateral axis. An upper surface of at least one of the channels may have an engagement feature that may be configured to engage a stationary member of a vehicle when an impact force brings the engagement feature into contact with the stationary member. The channels may be configured to deform and collapse to absorb at least some of the impact force. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148087 | Functional Cover for Powered Pallet Jack/Truck - A powered pallet jack is used for moving around various types of materials, typically, but not always on pallets. The powered pallet jacks are sometimes used in environments where the electrical system used to run the powered pallet jack can be damaged. The functional cover is constructed of numerous materials with access panels in key locations that allow for an operator to use and utilize all functions of the powered pallet jack while the cover is encapsulated the powered pallet jack. The cover has transparent/translucent flexible plastic portions to allow the operator to see all controls, indicator lights, safety functions. The cover also has reinforced non-transparent portions made up of rigid plastic, flexible plastic and rubber where the powered pallet truck typically receives the largest amount of physical abuse. The access panels are positioned on the cover to match the Manufacturer and Model of the pallet truck being covered. The access panels use Velcro, snaps or other similar sealing methods to achieve a watertight seal. The cover has modular components, allowing for differences in the pallet jack construction. These modular components are held together with zippers. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148088 | VEHICLE HAVING UTILITY BED AND PASSENGER RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY - A vehicle includes a vehicular frame, a utility bed, and a passenger restraint assembly. The utility bed is coupled with the vehicular frame and includes a bed floor, a side wall, and a rear scat. The passenger restraint assembly includes a securing member, a belt and a retractor. The securing member is coupled with the utility bed adjacent to the rear seat. The belt includes a first end; a second end, and a securing portion. The securing portion is configured for selective engagement with the securing member. The retractor is coupled with the side wall. The retractor includes a carrier that is coupled with the first end of the belt and is configured to facilitate selective dispensation of the belt. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148089 | Car body for a motor vehicle - A car body is provided for a motor vehicle that includes, but is not limited to a structural unit including a rear frame structure with a rear axle and mountings for a fuel tank or an electric accumulator. The structural unit is fixed on a bottom plate of the car body. A correspondingly designed rear frame structure makes it possible to selectively equip the motor vehicle for drives with an internal combustion or purely electric drives or hybrid drives. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148090 | Low profile Tank Trailer - A tank trailer to transport flowable material may include a frame. a tank to hold the flowable material connected to the frame, and the tank may include a first section, a second section connected to the first section and a third section connected to the second section. The first section may include a first diameter and the third section may include a second diameter. The second section may include a decreasing diameter to connect the first section and to connect the third section. The decreasing diameter may include a inclined surface, and the second portion may include an inclined side surface. The second portion may include an inclined bottom surface, and the tank trailer may include a convex front wall. The tank trailer may include a convex back wall, and the tank trailer may include a rib. The tank trailer may include a king pin. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148091 | Low-profile tank trailer for transporting flowable material - The present invention discloses a tank trailer for transporting flowable material. The tank trailer includes a low-profile tank having a rear section, a front section, and a transitional section. The transitional section connects the rear section and the front section such that flowable material can flow among the sections. The rear section has a rear circumference and a rear center of gravity. The front section has a front circumference and a front center of gravity. The front circumference is smaller than the rear circumference, and the rear center of gravity is lower than the front center of gravity. The front section and the transitional section are frameless. The tank trailer also includes a trailer suspension operatively connected to the rear section. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148092 | Laser Imaging and Its Use In Security Applications - A method of forming an invisible indicium on an article that comprises an outer opaque layer and an inner, laser-imageable layer, which comprises ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148093 | PIPE COUPLING DEVICE - A pipe coupling device is provided. The pipe coupling device includes a body part, fastening parts, and pressurizing parts. The body part has a multi-stepped insertion hole penetrating the central portion thereof, a stepped latching portion formed on the inner circumference of the insertion hole to limit the insertion depths of pipes, externally threaded portions formed on the outer circumference of both ends thereof, and first projections continuously formed on the upper surfaces of the externally threaded portions. Each of the fastening parts has an internally threaded portion formed on the inner circumference thereof and is screwed onto the externally threaded portion, a coupling hole penetrating the central portion thereof so as to be in communication with the insertion hole, a first inclined plane formed around the boundary between the internally threaded portion and the insertion hole, and second projections continuously formed on the lower surface of the first inclined plane to pressurize the first projections and to be engaged with the first projections when the fastening part is fastened to the body part. Each of the pressurizing parts has a stepped foot portion formed on the outer circumference of one side thereof so as to be introduced into the coupling hole, a pressurizing piece integrated with the stepped foot portion, a stepped latching portion formed on the outer circumference of the other side thereof, cut-away grooves formed on the outer circumferential surface of the pressurizing piece to elastically widen the pressurizing piece, and a pressurizing space formed in the central portion thereof. The first inclined plane of the fastening part fastened to the body part pressurizes the outer circumferential surface of the stepped latching portion, or the outer circumference of the stepped latching portion is moved inward along the first inclined plane and the pressurizing piece shrinks inward to pressurize the outer circumference of the pipe inserted into the pressurizing space when the pipe inserted into the pressurizing space is withdrawn. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148094 | FLANGE FASTENING SECTION AND COOLING SYSTEM OF FLANGE FASTENING SECTION - According to the present invention, provided is a flange fastening section comprising a gasket including expanded graphite capable of being accommodated in a groove of a flange for connecting a plurality of pipings and at least one O-ring | 2011-06-23 |
20110148095 | HYDRAULIC CONNECTOR ARRANGEMENT - A hydraulic connector arrangement includes a shaft member, a banjo fitting, a pair of sealing members and a banjo fixing member. The shaft member has a hydraulic passageway and an opening that extends from the hydraulic passageway to an outer surface of the shaft member. The banjo fitting rotatably extends around the shaft member covering the opening. The pair of sealing members are disposed between the shaft member and the banjo member and on opposite sides of the opening. The banjo fixing member is coupled to the shaft member to retain the banjo fitting to the shaft member. Further, the banjo fixing member is dimensioned to allow rotation of the banjo relative to the shaft member and the banjo fixing member. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148096 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING FLUID PROPERTIES IN CAUSTIC ENVIRONMENTS - There is provided embodiments of a fluid fitting, and system incorporating the fluid fitting therein, which is compatible with harsh, caustic environments such as those environments found in the automotive industry. In one embodiment, the fluid fitting can comprise a conductive element with a fluid pathway for transporting a fluid, e.g., fuel. The fluid fitting can also comprise a non-conductive element that is coupled to the conductive element in a manner discharging electrons from the conductive body. The non-conductive element can comprise a cavity with an opening exposing a sensing device with a sensing element disposed on a sensing element housing. The sensing element housing can be sealed to the conductive element, but expose the sensing element to the fluid in the fluid pathway. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148097 | Specifically Compatible Connectors for Administration of Stored Gases - This invention relates to the field of connectors used to connect gas sources to apparatus for the administration or other use of gas or mixtures of gases, and more specifically to connectors used for gas administration for respiratory support of a user or patient. The connectors according to the present invention are shaped to be specifically compatible only with like connectors for each specific type gas or gas mixture used in the application, thus reducing or eliminating the chance for user error in connecting the wrong distribution connector to a particular supply connector. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148098 | COMPLIANT CONDUIT CONNECTOR - A compliant conduit connector system for the sealed joining of two fluid conduits having two or more slip bearings to maintain mechanical connection between the two fluid conduits and a sealing o-ring to maintain a fluid seal between the two fluid conduits is disclosed. A socket having an inner surface including a sealing surface is formed on an end of a first fluid conduit. A plurality of slip bearings are held in position on the outer surface of a second fluid conduit by respective bearing channels attached to an outer surface of the second fluid conduit where the slip bearings are in mechanical contact with an inner surface of the socket formed in the first fluid conduit. A seal, such as an o-ring, is contained and supported in a seal channel attached to the outer surface of the second conduit where the o-ring makes sealing contact with a sealing surface defined as part of the inner surface of the of the first fluid conduit. The axial positioning of the two slip bearings on the second fluid conduit prevent the o-ring from contacting any portion of the inner surface that might have been loaded and worn by the slip bearings when subjected to operational extremes. To assure electrical conductivity between the first and second fluid conduits, an electrically conductor assembly is contained in the retainer ring is contained in a retention groove formed in the socket where the conductor assembly contacts both the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit. The design of the exemplary compliant conduit connector prevents sliding induced wear on the sealing surface of the socket of the first fluid conduit which reduces leakage past the seal while allowing for relative motion between the first and second fluid conduits. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148099 | LOW STRESS HOSE COUPLING - An improved umbilical hose end coupling that comprises a sleeve and an insert for the sleeve, the insert having a hose end for insertion into the hose and the sleeve having a hose end for covering the exterior of the hose and the insert, and the insert and sleeve each having a coupling end for engaging each other, and the sleeve having an interior surface for gripping the hose, the interior surface having at least a length that extends beyond the end of the teeth region onto the hose. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148100 | CONNECTION DEVICE FOR USE WITH A CORRUGATED TUBE - In a connection apparatus ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148101 | COUPLING - A pipe coupling has a housing has a receiving recess for a pipe, the housing having a through hole extending from a first aperture in an external surface of the housing through to a second aperture in the inner wall of the receiving recess. A fixing element is arranged to slidingly mate with the through hole in the housing to give a mated configuration, and when in the mated configuration, an engagement part of the fixing element is adapted to project through the second aperture to lockingly engage with the outer surface of the pipe. The through note is also provided with a locking means adapted to be configured in an open configuration, in which the fixing element can be slidingly mated with or removed from the through hole through the first aperture, and a locked configuration, in which the locking means holds the fixing element in the mated configuration in the through hole. The pipe coupling provides a fluid-tight connection using relatively low-tolerance, easily manufactured parts and suitable for rapid deployment in hazardous environments. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148102 | LIQUID PHASE DIFFUSION BONDED PIPE JOINT AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF SAME (As Amended) - A liquid phase diffusion bonded pipe joint comprised of metal pipes or a metal pipe and a joint pipe joined by liquid phase diffusion bonding, and a method of production of the same, the liquid phase diffusion bonded pipe joint comprised of a metal joint provided with a tapered slanted part press-fit into an end of a metal pipe by a thrust in a pipe axial direction while expanding the metal pipe in inside diameter and tightly engaging with the end and a joining surface part continuing from the tapered slanted part and joined with an end face of the metal pipe by liquid phase diffusion bonding and a metal pipe tightly engaging with the tapered slanted part in the expanded state and with an end face joined with the joining surface part by liquid phase diffusion bonding. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148103 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A FEMALE END OF A THREADED TUBULAR CONNECTION COMPONENT, HAVING AN ANTI-UNSCREWING BRAKE - A device configured to protect a female end of a component of a threaded tubular connection for drilling and working a hydrocarbon well, including an internal threading, annular end, and internal surfaces respectively upstream and downstream of the internal threading and respectively having first and second selected orientations. The device includes a body including an external threading to cooperate with the internal threading and first and second flexible annular type sealing elements respectively upstream and downstream of the external threading to provide first and second seals respectively at the internal and end annular surfaces. The first and second sealing elements have selected third and fourth orientations at least one of which differs by at least 10° from the corresponding second or first orientation before screwing the device onto the female end, and are deformable by axial bending to acquire, by surface contact with the internal annular surface and the annular end surface, an energy at least partially opposing any unintentional unscrewing when the female end is screwed onto the body in a final position. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148104 | Flared Cone Fitting - The present invention is an improved flared cone fitting of the type having a male portion and a female portion having a tube, an inverted conical annulus, a nut, and a joinder portion. It is improved by the joinder portion including a back-side annular face, which may define a void. The joinder portion may also include an abutment intended to contact a shoulder of a fitting nut and properly direct forces exerted on the nut. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148105 | Coupling Device and Method for Manufacturing a Gripring to be Used in Such a Coupling Device - A coupling device for a tube comprising a coupling piece with an insert end for the tube and a sealing organ which is suitable for realizing a seal around the tube inserted in the coupling piece, whereby the sealing organ comprises a series of elements which together form a ring enclosing the tube, and whereby the elements have been provided with at least one gripring, extending over at least a part of the circumference of the tube, which at least one gripring is embodied with inwardly and/or outwardly pressed out first projections and second projections extending away from the surface of the gripring, whereby the first projections and the second projections are provided with, in the plane of these projections extending first anchor teeth and second anchor teeth. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148106 | PIPE COUPLING - The present invention relates to a pipe coupling for a central vacuum cleaning pipeline adapted to be connected with at least one pipe to form a central vacuum cleaning pipe line. The present invention also relates to a manufacturing method for the pipe coupling. The pipe coupling comprises at least a first and a second opening defined by an envelope wall, the envelope wall comprises an inner and an outer surface, wherein at least said first opening is arranged to receive a pipe introduced into said first opening along a first insertion and retraction direction, so that the pipe coupling overlap the pipe with a part of the inner surface of the pipe coupling at an attachment section. The attachment section comprises in turn an annular seal member arranged in the attachment section to effectively seal between the inner surface of the pipe coupling and the outer surface of said pipe. The attachment section further comprises an annular recess which defines a stop surface. The annular recess is configured to form a smooth transition between the pipe and the pipe coupling to reduce noise pollution. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148107 | BAYONET CONNECTION FOR COUPLING BODIES - Fluid coupling formed as an assembly of a first body section having an end portion with studs and a second body section having an end portion configured to receive the end portion of the first body section and having grooves for receiving a corresponding one of the studs. Each of the grooves has an axial inlet section, and a blind section extending circumferentially from the inlet section to an end wall movable between a projecting position retaining the stud in the blind section and a retracted position allowing the stud to pass from the inlet to the blind section. Rotation of one of the body sections passes the studs in the retracted position of the groove end wall from the inlet section into the blind section, the studs being retained in the blind section in the projected position of the groove end wall to couple the body sections. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148108 | COUPLING UNIT - A coupling unit having at least one tubular section; a casing; at least one detent ring, which is arranged radially between the casing and the at least one tubular section when the at least one tubular section, is inserted in the casing, wherein the at least one detent ring, the casing, and the at least one tubular section are configured to adapt to one another such that the tubular section is inserted axially into the casing in a first relative rotational position of the tubular section and the casing, wherein the tubular section is secured by the detent ring against axial withdrawal, the casing and tubular section can be rotated relative to one another, and wherein for decoupling purposes, the tubular section can be withdrawn axially from the casing in a second relative rotational position of the casing and the tubular section that differs from the first rotational position. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148109 | LAYING HEAD PIPE CLAMP - A clamp assembly is disclosed for detachably retaining a curved laying pipe along the correspondingly curved edge of an auger support plate in a rolling mill laying head. The clamp assembly comprises a boss fixed to and projecting from the curved edge of the support plate. The boss has a first opening extending therethrough and an exterior support surface. A generally U-shaped clamp has a bridging web joining mutually spaced cheeks with second openings extending therethrough. The cheeks are configured and arranged to straddle the boss with their second openings in alignment with the first opening in the boss, and with the bridging web coacting with the exterior support surface of the boss to confine a segment of the laying pipe therebetween. A pin extends in an inserted position through the aligned first and second openings in the boss and the cheeks. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148110 | Monitoring of blade frequencies of a wind turbine - A method for monitoring blade frequencies of a wind turbine and a monitoring system are provided. An accelerometer is attached to a rotating hub of a wind turbine measuring vibrations of the hub. To extract vibration signals originating from each blade, the vibration signals are combined with measuring signals from the azimuth angle sensor. Alternatively, the azimuth angle is found by using the measured accelerations in two directions representing the centrifugal forces and vibrating forces of the hub and feeding these signals into a phase locked loop unit establishing a phase of the rotating hub representing the azimuth angle. To extract each blade frequency, a Fast Fourier Transformation is used on the signals from the accelerometer. To monitor a severe change in each blade frequency, each blade frequency is compared to other blade frequencies and an alarm is set when a given level is reached and the wind turbine is stopped. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148111 | TURBINE - The invention concerns a turbine driving a power conversion means, the power conversion means comprising several power conversion units, preferably of approximately similar power conversion capacity, that have coupling means for coupling the power conversion units to the turbine, the turbine having measuring means for determining the rotation speed of the turbine and/or a flow speed of the turbine driving flow of wind or water and a control system for controlling the coupling means in dependence of the determined rotation speed and/or flow speed. In accordance with the invention the control system has means for activating and deactivating the coupling means for the different the power conversion units so that the power conversion units are used equally. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148112 | Control System and a Method for Controlling a Wind Turbine - A control system for controlling operation of a wind turbine, a wind turbine having such a control system and a method for controlling a wind turbine are disclosed. The control system comprises a first sensor device and a second sensor device, each being arranged for measuring the same control parameter used for controlling operation of the wind turbine. The first sensor device has a first set of operating failure conditions, and the second sensor device has a second set of operating failure conditions. The first set of operating failure conditions comprises at least one operating failure condition which does not form part of the second set of operating failure conditions. The system further comprises a third sensor device for detecting an operating failure condition of the first sensor device and/or of the second sensor device. The control system is adapted to select between controlling operation of the wind turbine on the basis of control parameters measured by the first sensor device or on the basis of control parameters measured by the second sensor device, based on measurements performed by means of the third sensor device. Thereby a redundant system for measuring the control parameter is obtained, allowing reliable measurements of the control parameter, even under conditions where the first sensor device fails. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148113 | VIBRATION DAMPING OF WIND TURBINE SHAFT - A damper which effectively dampens vibrations experienced by a shaft in a drive train of a wind turbine generator, such as a main shaft of the WTG, is disclosed. The damper includes a vibration sensor adapted to provide a vibration signal in response to the vibrations of the shaft, an electromagnet adapted to provide an electromagnetic force to the shaft, and a controller operably coupled to the vibration sensor and the electromagnet. The controller is adapted to generate command signals to provide a suitable drive current to the electromagnet in response to the vibration signal, and the electromagnet is adapted to provide an electromagnetic force to the shaft and thereby actively dampen the vibrations of the shaft. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148114 | Method and System for Operating a Wind Power Plant Comprising a Number of Wind Turbine Generators - This invention relates to a method and a system for operating a wind power plant ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148115 | DEEP OFFSHORE FLOATING WIND TURBINE AND METHOD OF DEEP OFFSHORE FLOATING WIND TURBINE ASSEMBLY, TRANSPORTATION, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION - A deep off-shore floating wind turbine apparatus and methods of manufacturing, operating, maintaining, protecting and conveying the wind turbine apparatus. The wind turbine includes a rotor converting a motion of air into a movement of the rotor, a hub housing equipment that transforms the movement of the rotor into a useful form of energy, and a tower supporting the hub on one end. The wind turbine further includes a base floating substantially at water surface and movable with respect to the underlying solid surface. The tower is connected to the floating base on the second end. The wind turbine also includes a tilting mechanism tilting the wind turbine into a substantially horizontal orientation and bringing it back into an upright position, as well as a rotating mechanism operable to control azimuth orientation of the wind turbine. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148116 | Antenna Mounted Wind Power Generator - A cellular communication tower is adapted to support a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) that includes a generator mechanism. The signal and power cable for the communication antennas run through the central axis or bore of the generator. The blades of the VAWT are disposed so as to avoid interferences with communication signals. The tower preferably deploys an open truss construction to avoid the impact of periodic pressure pulse as the turning blades shift out of alignment from shading the tower. Thus, with an open truss tower the turbine blades can be a larger size and still not cause such pressure pulses. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148117 | UNDERWATER TURBINE WITH FINNED DIFFUSER FOR FLOW ENHANCEMENT - A submerged flow augmented shrouded turbine power generation system with a forward flow compression section ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148118 | Low speed hydro powered electric generating system - A low speed hydro powered electric generating system capable of harnessing the flow of rivers, ocean currents, and tides that meets the requirements of electric power companies for base load generating equipment considering availability of rated power on demand, quality of power, safety, and overall capital cost. Water will be sucked across a parallel axis radial turbine spinning inside a central water tube by a downstream exit cowling of larger cross sectional area than the turbine. The suction created from the downstream exit cowling applied back upstream through converging plates sufficiently accelerates the velocity of the water to economically produce renewable electric energy. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148119 | GENERATOR, NACELLE, AND MOUNTING METHOD OF A NACELLE OF A WIND ENERGY CONVERTER - An apparatus for wind energy conversion includes a nacelle having a main frame, the main frame having a lower part and an upper part joined to the lower part, the upper part having a first strap extending across the lower part; a stator disposed within the nacelle; a rotor disposed within the nacelle; a mounting surface attached to the main frame and defining a rotor space, the mounting surface having a first side-face that exposes the rotor space; and a flange rotatably supported on the main frame and including a first end connected to the rotor. The rotor is cantilevered from the flange into the rotor space from the first side face. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148120 | WIND-POWERED DEVICE - A side-blown wind-powered device has at least one blade driven by the wind power and moving along a track. With the movement of the blade, the wind power can be efficiently transferred into a mechanical power to drive electrical devices or generate electrical power with generating devices. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148121 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION UTILIZING VEHICLE TRAFFIC ON ROADWAYS - A power generation system is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the power generation system comprises a road plate assembly, a rocker arm coupled to the road plate assembly. The rocker arm undergoes a swinging motion by a downward motion of the road plate assembly caused by a vehicle passing over the road plate assembly. An electro-mechanical generator coupled to the rocker arm produces electricity by the swinging motion of the rocker arm. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148122 | Apparatus for energy conversion - A system for generating electrical power supply signals includes at least one heat engine having a chamber that undergoes heating/cooling cycle and corresponding pressure variations. At least one piezoelectric transducer is deformed in response to the pressure variations of the heat engine. A power converter transforms the electric signals generated in response to deformation of the piezoelectric transducer(s) to a desired electrical power supply signal. The heat engine preferably uses a geothermal source of cold and an ambient source of hot or vice-versa. Hydrogen can be used as a working fluid, and metal hydride material can be used for absorbing and desorbing hydrogen during the cycle of heating and cooling of the heat engine. A phase change material can also be used. The power converter preferably includes an electromechanical battery with a flywheel storing rotational energy and possibly an electrostatic motor that adds rotational energy to the flywheel. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148123 | Zero-Emission Power Plant - There is provided a power plant in which a fossil fuel is used to generate power. An exemplary power plant includes a generator and a turbine that drives the generator, which generates electricity. Also included is a separator with which carbon dioxide is separated out of exhaust gas of the power plant. The power plant further includes a compressor with which the separated carbon dioxide is liquefied, the compressor being coupled to an electric drive. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148124 | DEVICE FOR FIXING BIOMASS-BASED SOLAR HEAT AND CARBON DIOXIDE GAS, AND HOUSE EQUIPPED WITH SAME FIXING DEVICE - There are provided a device for fixing biomass-based solar heat and carbon dioxide gas with a similarity to containerized culture having high crop productivity, which is capable of fixing carbon dioxide gas highly efficiently, while being compact and easily managed, and a house equipped with the fixing device having an energy circulation system. The fixing device for biomass-based solar heat and carbon dioxide gas is configured to include an air intake unit which takes air into a box, a mesh-like air and water flow-through unit laid in the bottom of the box that is configured to be open to the atmosphere, a water reservoir tray on which the box is mounted, and cultivation soil which is held inside the box. Further, in the house relating to the present invention, the fixing device for biomass-based solar heat and carbon dioxide gas is arranged in an area that gets a lot of sunshine. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148125 | Lever action door latch - A door latch includes a latch support, a plurality of lever members, each lever member being rotatably secured to the latch support, a lever actuating handle rotatably secured to a first end of each of the plurality of lever members, and a latch plate. Manually moving the lever actuating handle rotates the plurality of lever members between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position. The plurality of lever members extend past the edge of the latch support when they are in the substantially horizontal position. For a door which opens inwardly, toward the door latch, the latch support is secured to the door frame and the latch plate is secured to the door. For a door which opens outwardly, away from the door latch, the latch support is secured to the door and the latch plate is secured to the door frame. When the plurality of lever members are in the substantially vertical position, the second end is in the up position and when the plurality of lever members are in the substantially horizontal position, the plurality of lever members are not allowed to go past the substantially horizontal position. In one arrangement, each lever member forms a wing at the first end. The lever actuating handle is rotatably secured to the wing of each lever member of the plurality of lever members. In this way, the plurality of lever members cannot go past the substantially horizontal position. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148126 | LATCH | 2011-06-23 |
20110148127 | SECURITY SEAL - A security seal has an outer body, a locking insert, and a shackle. The locking insert and shackle are received within a cavity of the outer body to be locked therein. Once the locking insert is engaged with the outer body, they cannot be disengaged without showing evidence of the disengagement. The evidence of the disengagement can be in the form of damage to any component of the security seal, in the form of mismatching of marked components of the security seal, or in any other suitable form showing evidence of the disengagement. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148128 | Semiconductor Wafer Transport System - A system and a wand are disclosed for the transport of a semiconductor wafer. The system and wand include a plate and a locator. The plate includes a plurality of plate outlets for directing gas flow against the wafer to hold the wafer using the Bernoulli principle. The locator extends from the plate and includes a locating outlet for directing a gas flow to locate the wafer laterally relative to the plate. The plate outlets and the locating outlet operate to prevent the wafer from contacting the plate or the locator. In some embodiments, a plurality of locators are used to locate the wafer laterally relative to the plate. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148129 | DISMOUNTING JIG - A dismounting jig adapted for removing a metal shield which is coupled with a lens module and has two projections at two opposite sides thereof. The dismounting jig has a main body and two clutching arms. Each of the clutching arms has a fixing plate and a holding portion connected with the fixing plate. A lower portion of the holding portion has a buckling slice protruded inward. Two opposite sides of the holding portion extend perpendicularly to form a pair of opposite stabilizing wings locating at a same side as the buckling slice with respect to the holding portion. The clutching arms are symmetrically mounted on the main body by the fixing plates thereof fixed on two opposite sides of the main body. A receiving space is formed among the two pairs of the stabilizing wings and the holding portions. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148130 | Method and Apparatus for Weighing a Stent - An apparatus for weighing a stent includes a buffer for storing a stent support with a stent mounted thereon, a stent mounting and dismounting assembly that mounts and dismounts the stent from the stent support, a robotic arm for moving the stent support with the stent between the buffer and the stent mounting and dismounting assembly, and a scale assembly for weighing the stent. The stent mounting and dismounting assembly moves the stent into the scale assembly after the stent has been dismount from the stent support. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148131 | TREE AND POST REMOVER - The tree and post remover is a removably attachable accessory for an operating vehicle, such as a skid-steer machine, tractor, or similar working machine having hydraulic power output. The tree and post remover has a mounting plate having a fixed jaw assembly extending therefrom and a movable jaw assembly captured and sliding laterally within the fixed jaw assembly. A hydraulic strut resides within the movable jaw assembly, and has one end attached to the movable jaw assembly and its opposite end attached to the fixed jaw assembly. Actuation of the hydraulic strut drives the movable jaw assembly toward or away from the fixed jaw assembly to close or open the jaws relative to one another. Each jaw assembly preferably includes a plurality of individual jaw members, opposite jaw members meshing with one another to allow the jaws to close upon objects of relatively small diameter. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148132 | Industrial gripper with multiple degrees of freedom - An industrial gripper includes a base plate, at least three finger units to be moved relative to the base plate, a supporting unit to support the finger units, a first drive unit coupled to the supporting unit to allow simultaneous angular displacement of the finger units toward an object, and a second drive unit coupled to the supporting unit to adjust orientation angles between the finger units. Each of the finger units includes an intermediation member to be moved in a first direction by the first drive unit, a grip member to grip the object by being moved in a second direction different from the first direction as a movement direction of the intermediation member, and a connection member to convert the first direction movement of the intermediation member into the second direction movement of the grip member. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148133 | PIPE GRIPPING ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a pipe gripping assembly for handling a pipe comprising at least two gripping members, wherein each gripping member comprises a pipe engaging portion engageable with the outer circumference of a pipe, wherein at least one gripping member is rotatable about a pivot axis, and wherein the pipe gripping assembly further comprises actuation means to rotate the at least one rotatable gripping member such that the pipe gripping assembly is movable between an open position for receiving a pipe and a closed position in which the pipe engaging portions engage with a pipe, wherein each rotatable gripping member further comprises a locking body engaging portion and the pipe gripping assembly further comprises a movable locking body and associated displacement means to move the locking body such that the pipe gripping assembly is lockable in the closed position by moving the locking body to a locking position wherein the locking body is engageable with the locking body engaging portions and thereby limits the rotation of the rotatable gripping members such that movement of the pipe gripping assembly from the closed position to an open position is prevented, thereby preventing disengagement of the pipe. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148134 | MOVABLE BULKHEAD SYSTEM TO INCREASE LOAD CAPACITY OF A VEHICLE - A moveable bulkhead | 2011-06-23 |
20110148135 | PICK-UP STYLE UTILITY VEHICLE WITH EXPANDABLE CARGO BED - The present invention is a pick-up style utility vehicle having a front seat and a rear seat, the pick-up style utility vehicle including a cargo bed movement mechanism for supporting a cargo bed movably within a predetermined movement range in the back and forth direction, and a seat movement mechanism for supporting the rear seat movably between a use position set to be within the movement range and a shunting position set to be out of the movement range. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148136 | MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle has a storage compartment which contains a housing and a lid which closes the housing. The storage compartment further has a locking mechanism which has a housing-side closing bar and a lid-side bolt which interacts with the latter and which engages behind the closing bar in the locked state and releases from the closing bar through rotation. The storage compartment is arranged essentially vertically between two rear seats of the motor vehicle, wherein the lid can be adjusted between a closed position which abuts against the housing and an open position which is moved forward. An arrestor hook, which is formed as an emergency securing device, is arranged on an inner side of the lid. If force is suddenly applied to the housing in the direction of the lid, in particular in the event of a crash, the arrestor hook engages behind the closing bar and as a result prevents undesired opening of the lid. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148137 | New-style tonneau cover - The invention provides a new-style tonneau cover, wherein comprises a cover plate body matching the rear truck bed. The cover plate body is a three-layer structure, comprising an outer layer, an intermediate layer and an inner layer from the exterior to the interior. The outer layer is made of polyurethane foam mixed with glass fiber; the intermediate layer is made of polyurethane foam and the inner layer is made of resin; the density of polyurethane foam in the intermediate layer is lower than that in the outer layer; polyurethane foam is light in weight and high in specific strength. In this invention, the cover plate body is made of three different layers so that the cover is light in weight and high in strength, taking up less room of the rear truck bed, better for free opening and closing operation. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148138 | RECREATIONAL VEHICLE COVER - A recreational vehicle cover is provided which is compact and easy to use. The cover has an attached storage pouch, and remains attached to the vehicle during use. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148139 | PILLAR COVER WITH FIXEDLY ALLOTTED COVER LIP - The invention relates to a pillar finisher which is arranged to visually conceal regions of a vehicle body and with its outer exposed surfaces to be involved in forming the external appearance of a vehicle, wherein the pillar finisher in the intended final installed state forms a mount for a functional seal, in particular a window drop seal. To prevent a malposition of the functional seal relative to the pillar finisher from having negative effects with regard to the function of the seal or the quality impression of the mounted assembly, provision is made that a covering lip, functionally separate from the position of the functional seal, is fixedly associated with the pillar finisher on the edge side. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148140 | APPARATUS FOR REDUCING DRAG ON A VEHICLE - An apparatus for reducing drag on a moving vehicle includes various combinations of a movable segments and a swing arm. Each combination is adapted to be mounted to the rear of the vehicle with a fixed portion being positioned forward of the movable segment upon extraction. The movable segments have a retracted position and an extended position and may be biased to the retracted position. The movable segments deploy to the extended position when moving above a predetermined velocity and returns to a retracted position when moving below the predetermined velocity. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148141 | MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A ROOF ARRANGEMENT - A motor vehicle with a roof arrangement and a spoiler lying behind the roof arrangement, whereby the roof arrangement has at least one movable roof element, which is adjustable between a closed position and an open position. The roof element is automatically adjustable in the direction of the closed position starting from its open position for achieving a defined, presettable aerodynamic effect at the spoiler. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148142 | REAR AERODYNAMIC DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A DEVICE - A rear aerodynamic device for a vehicle and vehicle equipped with such a device are provided. The aerodynamic device can be fastened under a rear end of a vehicle frame of a cargo body of an industrial vehicle, behind the wheels. It includes a nozzle having an inlet positioned on a lateral external face of the device and capable of canalising air flowing along the vehicle and an outlet positioned at the rear part of the device and capable of ejecting the air flow underneath a vehicle rear face. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148143 | Extendable and Retractable Spoiler - Described herein are embodiments for extending and retracting an extendable spoiler for assisting a motor vehicle in navigating a turn. According to embodiments, an extendable spoiler has a first and second flaps coupled to first and second outer edges of the spoiler respectively. At least one strut is coupled to an underside of the spoiler and to an extension mechanism that can be used to extend and retract the extendable spoiler when various conditions have been met. A steering detection mechanism is also included and configured to detect left and right turn of the motor vehicle and controls which extendable spoilers are moved from a retracted state to an extended state. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148144 | PICK-UP STYLE UTILITY VEHICLE WITH EXPANDABLE CARGO BED - A pick-up style utility vehicle according to the present invention has a front seat, a rear seat, a cargo bed expandable in a front direction, and a screen shield arranged at a front end of the cargo bed. The cargo bed has at least a stationary bottom plate, right and left stationary side panels, a front panel, expandable side panels, and an expandable bottom plate and can be changed between an expanded state in which the cargo bed is expanded in a front direction to a rear portion riding space and a non-expanded state not occupying the space. Each of the expandable side panels and the screen shield are supported by a vehicle body configuring portion so as to be integrally shifted between an expanded position and a non-expanded position. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148145 | PICK-UP STYLE UTILITY VEHICLE WITH EXPANDABLE CARGO BED - The present invention is a pick-up style utility vehicle including a front seat, a rear seat and a cargo bed in order from the front side to the rear side, and a screen for partitioning the cargo bed and ride space on the front side of the cargo bed, in which the cargo bed has at least a stationary bottom plate and an expansion bottom plate, and is changeable between an expanded state where the cargo bed is expanded forward to the ride space and a non-expanded state where the cargo bed does not occupy the ride space, and the expansion bottom plate is pivotable on a horizontal shaft in the right and left direction relative to the stationary bottom plate and the screen. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148146 | PICK-UP STYLE UTILITY VEHICLE WITH EXPANDABLE CARGO BED - The present invention is a pick-up style utility vehicle with an expandable cargo bed, including a front seat, a rear seat, a stationary bottom plate serving as a bottom face of the cargo bed, an expansion bottom plate for expanding the bottom face of the cargo bed, and a shared linkage mechanism for holding the rear seat at a use position where the rear seat is positioned on the upper side of the stationary bottom plate and a shunting position where the rear seat is shunted into a rear leg room provided on the front lower side of the stationary bottom plate, and also for holding the expansion bottom plate at a storage position where the expansion bottom plate is placed out of the upper side of the leg room and an expansion position where the expansion bottom plate is positioned on the upper side of the leg room. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148147 | Vehicle with structural vent channels for blast energy and debris dissipation - A vehicle includes one or more structural vent channels for blast energy and gas and debris dissipation. The structural enclosure of a vehicle includes a hull floor and encloses or defines a compartment for crew, cargo, or crew and cargo. The channel provides a passage through, around, or through and around the vehicle, by which blast energy and debris can be dissipated from explosions beneath the vehicle. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148148 | COWL COVER ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A cowl cover assembly for a vehicle includes a first fender and a cowl cover having a first lateral end and a second lateral end. A first coupling structure disposed on the first lateral end of the cowl cover. The first coupling structure has a groove that is engageable with the first fender for rigidly connecting the cowl cover to the first fender. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148149 | FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE OF SADDLE-RIDE TYPE VEHICLE - A front portion structure of a saddle-ride type vehicle capable of avoiding restrictions of a headlight and performing a sufficient air guide. A lens of the headlight is provided with lens-side recess portions recessed toward the rear of the vehicle. The recess portions are provided so as to continue to lower open ends of a gap between the front cowl and a windscreen. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148150 | PILLAR COVER WITH INTEGRATED FIXING AID - The invention relates to a pillar finisher, which is connected by fastening means with the side post of a vehicle body. For fastening, dowel-like fixing aids are provided which penetrate the body sheet of the vehicle body in the intended final installed state and engage behind the vehicle body or lie in clamping against the body sheet. In order to make possible a simple mounting of the pillar finisher on the vehicle and in order to reduce the number of parts, provision is made that the fixing aids are produced as an integral component of the pillar finisher. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148151 | STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE BODY FRONT PORTION - A vehicle body front structure is disclosed, wherein a large engine can be installed even if the entire vehicle body length is kept compact, and an impact load can be efficiently absorbed. In a vehicle body front structure ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148152 | BODY STRUCTURE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - A body structure is provided for a motor vehicle that includes, two side sills running in the vehicle longitudinal direction, between which a floor group is situated, and two rear frame profiles rigidly connected to the floor group, which extend from the floor group to the rear. The body structure has a structure crossbeam running in the vehicle transverse direction, which rigidly connects each of the two side sills and also the two rear frame profiles directly to one another. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148153 | AUTOMOBILE BODY INCLUDING A BEARING FOR A BUMPER-FORMING MEMBER AND AN AIR INTAKE DUCT TO THE ENGINE - An automobile body for receiving a bumper-forming member and including: a front crossbar; a pair of bearings for the bumper-forming member; and an air intake duct into the engine, the duct including an open end through which the outside air enters the duct. One of the bearings includes a protection portion of the open end, wherein the protection portion is provided in close proximity to the open end, covers the open end, and extends along a portion of the duct, while a gap is provided between the protection portion and the duct so that the air can flow into the duct through the open end. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148154 | SUNROOF DEVICE AND DEFLECTOR - A sunroof device comprises a movable panel being able to open and close an opening section provided on a roof of a vehicle, and a deflector. The deflector has a body section arranged at a front end portion of the opening section, arranged to be able to spread out over a surface of the roof in correspondence to the position of the movable panel or to retract under the surface, and extending in the width direction of the vehicle; and support sections associated with both ends of the body section in the width direction and pivotably supporting the body section relative to the roof. The deflector is further provided with a plurality of protruding portions at an upper portion of the body section and at a part in the width direction of the body section which part corresponds to the position of a low strength place on the roof. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148155 | Collapsible Infant Support - The present invention is directed toward an infant support including a frame and an infant seat. The frame includes a first frame member pivotally coupled to a second frame member. The footers of the frame member are curved to permit the rocking of the frame on its support surface. The seat includes angled wall portions that define an offset lowest point. With this configuration, a child placed within the seat is safely positioned within the seat such that the child experiences a front-to-back rocking motion. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148156 | TABLE STOP ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention include a table stop assembly comprising a mounting block having at least one receptacle, at least one stop coupled to the receptacle, and at least one arm knuckle. The arm knuckle includes a side, a first end, and a second end, wherein the side is pivotally coupled to the mounting block, the first end is pivotally coupled to a tray table, and the second end is configured to contact the stop when the tray table is in a deployed position. In some embodiments, the position of the stop is adjustable relative to the receptacle. In other embodiments, the tray table in the deployed position comprises a surface that forms an angle relative to a horizontal axis that is controlled by the position of the stop. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148157 | VEHICLE SEAT WITH PELVIS-MOTION REGULATOR - A vehicle seat is provided for passengers in a vehicle. The vehicle seat includes a seat bottom an a seat back. The seat back includes a backrest arranged to extend upwardly from the seat bottom and a headrest couple to the backrest and arranged to lie in spaced-apart relation to the seat bottom. The backrest includes an upwardly extending support frame and a cushion mounted on the support frame and adapted to support the back of a passenger seated on the seat bottom. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148158 | SEAT ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a seat bottom and a seatback. The seatback includes a seatback frame and is selectively rotatable relative to the seat bottom from an upright position to a forward position. A seatbelt assembly includes a retractor coupled to the seatback frame and a belt selectively extendable from and retractable to the retractor. A first end of the belt is disposed in the retractor. A guide is coupled to the seatback frame and defines an orifice with the belt slideably extending through the orifice. The retractor and the guide are fixed relative to the seatback frame and the second end of the belt is fixed to the seatback frame. The retractor, the guide, and both ends of the belt rotate from the upright position to the forward position in response to a force exerted on the seatback frame during rapid deceleration of the seat assembly. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148159 | CHILD SEAT INSERTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Seat inserts and methods of manufacture are described. An example seat insert includes a fastener to removably couple the seat insert to a bassinet or playard. The example seat include also includes a first base panel having a first length, a first end and a second end and a second base panel having a second length, a first end and a second end. The second end of the first base panel is coupled to the first end of the second base panel. In addition, the first length is longer than the second length so that the first base panel is positioned at a first incline and the second base panel is positioned at a second incline different than the first incline to cause a child occupant to assume a semi-upright position. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148160 | ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER BELT PATH FOR A BOOSTER CAR SEAT - A shoulder belt adjustment mechanism for a booster car seat is described in which the belt guide adjustment is adjustable to one of at least two positions along a linear or nonlinear adjustment axis and wherein each adjustment axis is along a portion of a line formed by an intersection of two planes formed by a vertical splay plane formed by an outer shell of said wings and an angled declination plane formed generally along said lower edges of said wings. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148161 | LOCKING SYSTEM FOR ROCKING CHAIR - A locking system for a rocking chair is provided that is compact in size and easily integratable into the overall structure of the rocking chair. The rocking chair comprises a base structure, a seating structure, a seat cushion support frame rockably mounted on the seating structure, a seat cushion, a stop carried by the seat cushion support frame, a biasing mechanism and a two part locking device mutually engageable when the seat cushion is occupied by a user and clearing each other when the user has left the seat whereby the rocking chair is automatically locked against rocking. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148162 | Chair Having Double Functions - A chair includes a chair body having two side supports and two rocking bars each detachably mounted on a bottom of a respective one of the two side supports of the chair body. Thus, when the rocking bars are mounted on the side supports of the chair body respectively, the chair body co-operates with the rocking bars to function as a rocking chair, and when the rocking bars are removed from the side supports of the chair body respectively, the chair body is used individually to function as a common chair, so that the chair has double functions to enhance the versatility of the chair. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148163 | MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - According to one embodiment of a seat assembly for a motor vehicle a seat back pivots about a hip axis, a seat bottom pivots about a knee axis, and at least one seat bottom leg is pivots about an ankle axis, so that the seat back folds down against the seat bottom and the seat bottom kneels on the floor to at least partially define a seating load floor. According to another embodiment, a seat bottom and a seat back are articulatable in a forward direction to fold the seat bottom and back down toward a floor of the vehicle to at least partially define a seating load floor. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148164 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a reclining mechanism having a lock member, which is engaged with a ring member when it is pressed by a cam body, and a walk-in mechanism. A rotating arm, which is rotated by operation of a reclining lever or a walk-in lever, is secured to a center shaft. The reclining lever operates the rotation of the rotating arm by means of a link lever having a slot. The walk-in lever operates the rotation of the rotating arm independently of the reclining lever. When a seatback is tilted forward by the operation of the walk-in lever, the slide mechanism of the vehicle seat is unlocked, and the entire seat is moved forward. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148165 | SEAT - The subject of the invention is a seat, used in vehicles, offices and other places where a frequent change of the seating position is required in order to adjust to the user's requirements. It is characterized in that the seating frame is placed on side connectors, mounted to the supporting mechanism in such a manner that the axis of rotation of bolts, on which the frame of the seating is mounted, is placed approximately on a vertical axis passing through the user's centre of gravity, and is positioned by a locking mechanism with a lock. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148166 | COMBINATION PIVOT ARMREST AND SEATBACK ASSEMBLY - A combination pivoting armrest and seatback assembly incorporated into a vehicle including a base secured to the vehicle and exhibiting an extending edge profile. A sector is pivotally secured to the base, with a first cam pivotally secured to the sector and contacting a first edge location of the base when the sector is in an upright position. A second cam is also pivotally secured to the sector in inter-engaging fashion with the first cam such that, upon the first cam being rotated out of contact with the base and the sector rotating to a forward dump position, the second cam subsequently contacts a second edge location of the base. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148167 | PASSENGER SEAT ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention include a seat back pivotally coupled to a seat frame via a pivot shaft, wherein a lower end of the seat back does not extend below the pivot shaft, a seat pan fixedly coupled to the seat frame, at least one quadrant arm fixedly coupled to the seat back and pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft, and a recline lock coupled to the one quadrant arm and the seat frame. The pivot shaft is coupled to the seat frame at a high pivot location, wherein the seat back is configured to pivot adjacent a lumbar region of a passenger's back. The seat pan may optionally include an extension from the seat pan that is configured to couple to the pivot shaft and fill a seat back aperture located between the lower end of the seat back and the seat pan. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148168 | Infant Carrying Apparatus Provided with a Release Actuator Having a Safety Lock - A release actuator can comprise a support element, a latch mechanism, a release button movably assembled with the support element, a transmission element connecting the latch mechanism with the release button, and a safety latch key disposed adjacent to the release button. The release button can be movable parallel to a first axis for driving unlocking operation of the latch mechanism. The safety latch key and the release button are assembled so as to be movable relative to each other parallel to a second axis for either blocking or unblocking movements of the release button parallel to the first axis. Moreover, one embodiment of an infant carrying apparatus is also described. | 2011-06-23 |