26th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110154652 | Powder actuated tool and connector - Disclosed herein is an electrical wedge connector wedge. The electrical wedge connector wedge includes a first end, a second end, a first conductor groove, and an opening. The second end is opposite the first end. The wedge includes a generally tapered shape from the second end to the first end. The first conductor groove extends between the first end and the second end. The opening extends into the second end. The opening is adapted to receive at least a portion of an explosive charge for driving the wedge into an electrical wedge connector shell. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154653 | POCKET COIL SPRING STRUCTURE ASSEMBLING APPARATUS - In a pocket coil spring structure assembling apparatus, a row-of-pocket-coil-springs auxiliary feed stock mechanism and a row-of-pocket-coil-springs delivery mechanism are connected together in series so as to form a row-of-pocket-coil-springs supply unit, a plurality of row-of-pocket-coil-springs supply units are disposed on an upstream side with respect to a sealing/cutting mechanism, a control apparatus is allowed to alternatively select a row-of-pocket-coil-springs supply unit to face the sealing/cutting mechanism from the plurality of row-of-pocket-coil-springs supply units, and a row-of-pocket-coil-springs supply unit alternatively selected is moved to face the sealing/cutting mechanism. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154654 | Plant for Assembling Mechanical Parts on Bodies of Motor-Vehicles - A plant for assembling mechanical parts on bodies of motor-vehicles comprises an endless conveying line and a plurality of pallets movable along the conveying line, each receiving mechanical parts of the motor-vehicle along a first section of the line. Means for loading a respective motor-vehicle body on a respective pallet at a loading station, located at the beginning of a second section of the conveying line, downstream of the abovementioned first section with reference direction of movement of the pallets are provided. At least one bolting station for bolting the mechanical parts on the respective body along the abovementioned second section is provided. The abovementioned second section of the line is superimposed to the first section and aligned therewith, so that the pallets move along a closed loop in a vertical plane, moving along the upper section in a direction opposite to their direction of movement along the lower section. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154655 | Modular multichannel microelectrode array and methods of making same - Some embodiments of the invention comprise a customizable multichannel microelectrode array with a modular planar microfabricated electrode array attached to a carrier and a high density of recording and/or stimulation electrode sites disposed thereon. Novel methods of making and using same are also disclosed. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154656 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING MODIFIED IMPEDANCE COAXIAL CABLES - Systems and methods for manufacturing modified impedance coaxial cables including providing a coaxial cable having an inner conductor, a dielectric layer at least partially covering an outer surface of the inner conductor, and an outer conductor at least partially covering an outer surface of the dielectric layer. The coaxial cable may include a first section having a first impedance configured to allow a first frequency band to pass. A discontinuity section may be formed in at least one of the inner conductor, the dielectric layer, and the outer conductor. The discontinuity section may have an impedance different than the first impedance and a length which is configured to attenuate a second frequency band. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154657 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PACKAGE CARRIER - A manufacturing method of package carrier is provided. A first copper foil layer, a second copper foil layer on the first foil layer, a third copper foil layer and a fourth foil layer on the third foil layer are provided. The second copper foil layer is partially bonded the fourth copper foil layer by an adhesive gel so as to form a substrate of which the peripheral region is glued and the effective region is not glued. Therefore, the thinner substrate can be used in the following steps, such as patterning process or plating process. In addition, the substrate can be extended be the package carrier structure with odd-numbered layer or even-numbered layer. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154658 | CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A manufacturing method of a circuit substrate includes the following steps. The peripheries of two metal layers are bonded to form a sealed area. At least a through hole passing through the sealed area is formed. Two insulating layers are formed on the two metal layers. Two conductive layers are formed on the two insulating layers. The two insulating layers and the two conductive layers are laminated to the two metal layers bonded to each other, wherein the metal layers are embedded between the two insulating layers, and the two insulating layers fill into the through hole. The sealed area of the two metal layers is separated to form two separated circuit substrates. Therefore, the thinner substrate can be operated in the following steps, such as patterning process or plating process. In addition, the method may be extended to manufacture the circuit substrate with odd-numbered layer or even-numbered layer. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154659 | OPTIMIZING PCB POWER AND GROUND CONNECTIONS FOR LEAD FREE SOLDER PROCESSES - Apparatuses and methods that provide for enhanced connections between PTHs of multi-layer PCBs and electronic component leads, pins or the like. The apparatuses and methods improve the likelihood that the PTHs are completely filled with solder thereby advantageously allowing the PCBs to exhibit high mechanical and electrical reliability. Complete filling of PTHs is achieved by configuring the electrically conductive layers within the multi-layer PCB stack in a manner that reduces the heat sinking effects of the layers during the soldering process. In this regard, the PTHs may not directly contact all of the internal ground or power planes, so the heat sinking or heat transfer effects are reduced. This feature enables molten solder to substantially or completely fill an entire PTH before freezing. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154660 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE COMPOSITION FOR INNER ELECTRODES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR USING THE SAME - Provided are a conductive paste composition for inner electrodes and a method of manufacturing a multilayer ceramic capacitor using the same. The conductive paste composition for inner electrodes includes a metal powder having an average particle size ranging from 50 nm to 300 nm, and 4 to 10 parts by weight of a binder resin. The binder resin contains at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a high-molecular-weight polyvinylbutyral resin having a weight-average molecular weight of 250 thousands to 400 thousands, a low-molecular-weight polyvinylbutyral resin having a weight-average molecular weight of 50 thousands to 150 thousands, and a rosin ester. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154661 | Method of fabricating printed circuit board assembly - Disclosed herein is a method for fabricating a printed circuit board assembly by adhering an element to a printed circuit board without using any solder. The printed circuit board may be fabricated by sequentially applying a conductor-containing first ink and an insulator-containing second ink onto a base substrate by ink-jet printing to form a printed circuit board, mounting an element on the printed circuit board such that an electrode of the element contacts a conductive layer and curing the conductive layer at a high temperature. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154662 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC CARDS - The present invention concerns a method of manufacturing complex electronic cards each including an electronic device or assembly ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110154663 | Memory Device - A memory or switching device includes a mesa and a first electrode conforming to said mesa. The device also includes a second electrode and a phase-change or switching material disposed between said first and second electrodes. The phase-change or switching material is in electrical communication with the first and second electrodes at a first contact region and a second contact region respectively. Also described is a method for making a memory or switching device. The method includes providing a first insulator and configuring the first insulator to provide a mesa. A first conductive layer is provided conforming to the mesa. A phase-change or switching material is provided over a portion of the first conductive layer, and a second conductive layer is provided over the phase-change or switching material. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154664 | STRUCTURE OF CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A circuit board structure and a method for fabricating the same are proposed. The structure includes an insulating protective layer having a plurality of openings in which conductive vias are formed, a patterned circuit layer formed on the surface of the insulating protective layer and electrically connected to the conductive vias in the openings of the insulating protective layer, and a dielectric layer formed on the insulating protective layer and on the surface of the patterned circuit layer, wherein a plurality of openings are formed in the dielectric layer to thereby expose parts of the patterned circuit layer. Accordingly, the present invention reduces the thickness of a circuit board, which reduces package size, improves product performance, and conforms to the developmental trend toward smaller electronic devices. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154665 | FLOORBOARDS WITH DECORATIVE GROOVES - Floorboards are shown, which consist of a core and a surface layer and are provided with decorative joint edges which are formed by removing the surface layer. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154666 | Assembly Jig for Radial Cylinder Roller Bearing - An assembly jig for a radial roller bearing comprises a retaining structure having a plurality of axially-projecting projections configured to retain a plurality of roller bodies disposed in a ring-shape during a bearing assembly process. The roller bodies are supportable in a first radial direction on a first component and each roller body contacts two adjacent projections in a second radial direction, which is opposite of the first radial direction. The projections are configured to press the roller bodies against the first component and such that a portion of the roller bodies projects past the projections in the second radial direction. The assembly jig is removable from the roller bearing in the axial direction after final assembly of the roller bearing. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154667 | NAIL TRIMMER - A rear-pivot-point lever, cam-enabled, captured-spring-biased nail trimmer is disclosed. A base plate with a front cutting edge is pivotally connected to a top plate with a front cutting edge at a central base pivot point. A spring is captured between the plates in a manner that biases the front cutting edges of the trimmer apart until the trimmer is actuated. The top plate has a rear end for receiving and pivotally cooperating with a cammed actuating lever, the front end of which is pushed downward/forward to act against the bias of the spring to close the cutting edges to cut a nail. Because the lever arm pivots at a pivot point or axle at or near the rear end of the trimmer, the thumb and finger(s) of the user are positioned at or near the front of the trimmer during use, and therefore, near the nail being trimmed. This results in stable and non-twisting operation. The lever may be swing around the plates of the trimmer to rest below the bottom plate in a compact configuration. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154668 | DOUBLE STRENGTH LOPPERS - Double strength loppers employ double leverage effects and have two crossed pivoting blades, a main blade and an auxiliary blade, an upper handle and a lower handle correspondingly matching with the two blades, an upper gear at the end of the upper handle and a lower gear at the end of the lower handle. The lower gear matches with the blade driving gear and the blade driving gear matches with the auxiliary blade. When swinging the upper handle and/or the lower handle, a first leverage effect is created from a first fulcrum that is the contact point between the upper gear and the lower gear, while a second leverage effect is created from a second fulcrum that is the contact point between the lower gear and the blade driving gear. Such double levers and double strength effects significantly reduce the force applied upon the handles, therefore reducing the required labor. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154669 | DOUBLE STRENGTH PRUNERS - Double strength pruners have two crossed pivoting blades, a main blade and an auxiliary blade, upper and lower handles correspondingly matching the two blades, a blade driving gear on the auxiliary blade, and upper and lower gears at the end of the upper and lower handles, respectively, the lower gear matching the blade driving gear. When swinging the upper handle and/or the lower handle, a first leverage effect is created from a first fulcrum, which is the contact point between the upper and lower gears, while a second leverage effect is created from a second fulcrum, which is the contact point between the lower gear and the blade driving gear. Such double levers and double strength effects can significantly reduce the force applied upon the handles, reducing the required labor. The upper gear, lower gear, upper handle and lower handle are detachable structures, easy for maintenance and replacement. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154670 | POWER TOOL - A power tool includes a power source, a speed change mechanism and a tip tool wherein the speed change mechanism has first and second rotating shafts arranged in parallel, a first power transmission passage equipped with a first gear train and a first clutch, and a second power transmission passage equipped with a second gear train and a second clutch. The speed change mechanism is constituted to switch the transmission passage between the first power transmission passage and the second power transmission passage while keeping the first and second gear trains in meshed state by switching the first and second clutches between power transmission state and power interruption state depending on a load applied to the tip tool. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154671 | Reciprocating pruning saw - An apparatus for the cutting of tree limbs includes an extensible drive shaft that is detachably-attachable at one end to a portable electric drill and is secured to a housing at an opposite end thereof. The housing converts the rotary motion that is supplied by the drill into reciprocating motion of a saw blade and it disposes the saw blade at an angle with respect to the drive shaft that is slightly less than 90 degrees. An extensible two-part cylindrical outer sleeve covers the drive shaft and is detachably-attached at one end thereof to the drill and at an opposite end to the housing. A hook is provided in the housing and is used to grab and urge severed limbs where desired. An optional clamping mechanism is attached to the housing and is used initially to urge the blade and the limb toward each other during cutting and then to retain the limb proximate the housing after it has been cut for controlled placement and safe release of the limb. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154672 | OPTICAL SENSOR WITH COLLISION PROTECTION FOR A MEASUREMENT MACHINE - The invention relates to an optical sensor with collision protection for a measurement machine, in particular for a coordinate measurement machine. The optical sensor comprises a sensor-side coupling part for mechanically and optically connecting to the measurement machine, and a sensor element. According to the invention, the sensor comprises a sensor protective coupling as collision protection, said protective coupling comprising a coupling part on the measurement machine side and a coupling part on the sensor element side, wherein a fiber optic cable is routed between the coupling parts of the sensor protective coupling and wherein a fiber optic cable protection element surrounds the fiber optic cable, wherein the ends of the fiber optic cable protection element are fastened to the associated coupling part of the sensor protective coupling. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154673 | Sign board message templates - A pre installed sign board message template is a template tool that can be pre installed between the studs or on the face of the studs by an electrician or other tradesman during the rough in stages of the job. The electrician or tradesman then pulls a wire tail through the templates at the correct location, terminating the wire tail beyond the outer surface the wall stud or ceiling rafters. A notation on the sign board message template directs the wall board (i.e., SHEET ROCK®) panel installer to pull the wire tail through the wall board at a specific location. The signboard templates can be mounted on wall or ceiling studs and on surfaces of any building project to provide visible indicia to assist the tradesman in interpreting a room layout transposed from a blue print or other form of job directions to the actual job work area. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154674 | PIPING ATTACHMENT FOR STEAM/CONDENSATE CONNECTIONS TO DT TRAYS - A desolventizer/toaster (DT). The DT in accordance with the present invention is provided with a generally circularly cylindrical body formed with respect to a generally vertically extending axis. A plurality of substantially planar panels, generally perpendicular to the axis with respect to which the body is formed define a plurality of axially aligned chambers. Means, proximate a wall defining the generally circularly cylindrical body, are provided to afford ingress and egress into one or more of the chambers. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154675 | Home Laundry Drier - A home laundry drier ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110154676 | Home Laundry Drier with Releasably Securable Vibration Damper - A home laundry drier ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110154677 | Ringed Umbrella Dryer - An apparatus for removing water from an unfurled umbrella having a member with bristles to receive the axial length of an unfurled umbrella such that the at least one bristle support member surrounds the umbrella by at least 180 degrees, so the plurality of bristles compress the umbrella and remove water from the umbrella as the umbrella passes through the member with bristles. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154678 | DRYER - A dryer is disclosed. The dryer includes a cabinet, a drum rotatably disposed inside the cabinet, a front supporter disposed at an open side of the drum, a steam generator disposed inside the cabinet and generating steam, and a nozzle unit coupled to the front supporter and spraying the steam generated by the steam generator toward a plurality of regions inside the drum. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154679 | AMBIENT AIR SUPPLY DRYER - A flexible duct system for providing hot ambient air to a clothes dryer comprising: an attic transfer duct assembly, where a first end of said attic transfer duct assembly extends into an attic area to access ambient air; a connecting duct assembly, where the connecting duct assembly connects to the clothes dryer; and a means to connect the transfer duct assembly to the connecting duct assembly, where said means transfers ambient air from the attic to the clothes dryer. In one exemplary embodiment, the means to connect includes an elbow connector. In most applications, the connecting duct assembly attaches to a dryer manifold within the clothes dryer, where the air flow through the dryer manifold transfers through a heating element and into the tumbling area of the dryer. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heating element may include an off and on switch. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154680 | DRYER HAVING CIRCULATION APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A dryer is disclosed. The dryer includes a circulation duct connecting an intake duct supplying heated air into a drum receiving laundry to an exhaust duct guiding the air discharged from the drum to an outside of the dryer; a door provided to the circulation duct to open or close the circulation duct; and a drive unit enabling an opening or closing operation of the door. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154681 | THERMAL SHIELDING TO OPTIMIZE LYOPHILIZATION PROCESS FOR PRE-FILLED SYRINGES OR VIALS - A device for supporting at least one vessel containing a target material to be lyophilized generally includes a support panel, a central region, a perimeter region, a thermal shield, and at least one shielding cavity. The support panel has a support surface. The central region is defined by the support panel for supporting the at least one vessel. The perimeter region is also defined by the support panel and surrounding the central region. The thermal shield is positioned about the perimeter region and extends transverse to the support surface of the support panel such that the thermal shield and the support panel define a storage space for accommodating the at least one vessel. The at least one shielding cavity is defined by the thermal shield and contains a shielding material during a lyophilization process. The shielding material is distinct from the target material. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154682 | Device and Method for Automatically Opening and Closing a Material Container During a Lyophilization Process - A device for storing a material to be lyophilized includes a support panel, a sidewall, an opening, a cover, and at least one lifter device. The sidewall and the support panel define a storage space for accommodating a material. The opening is defined by a rim of the sidewall. The cover is removably disposed adjacent to the rim of the sidewall for closing the opening. The lifter device is disposed between the support panel and the cover and includes a reservoir and at least one movable wall. The reservoir defines a sealed cavity containing a fluid. The movable wall is in operable communication with the fluid in the sealed cavity and engaging the cover to displace the cover away from the rim when the lifter device is subject to an ambient pressure that is less than the pressure of the fluid in the sealed cavity. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154683 | DRYING APPARATUS AND DRYING METHOD FOR SOLAR MODULES - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method of drying the interior of solar modules. The apparatus and the method are particularly suitable for use with concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules. The drying apparatus comprises an absorber for drying and a heating device for heating a gas flowing therethrough and is connected to a solar cell via a connection, so that the dried gas is conducted into the solar cell. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154684 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF TORREFIED LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the manufacture of torreficated lignocellulosic material. Finely divided lignocellulosic material is exposed in running order for drying, heating to at least 200° C. in the absence of oxygen (the torrefication process itself) and cooling to a temperature preferably being below 130° C. The drying device ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110154685 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE DETACHMENT OF PAPER FROM A DRYING CYLINDER OF A PAPER MACHINE - The object of the invention is an apparatus and a method for improving the detachment of paper ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110154686 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING A COMMODITY - A method and apparatus for treating a commodity includes providing a sealed enclosure. A commodity is arranged in a plurality of layers spaced apart to provide ventilation areas between the layers. The commodity is further arranged in a plurality of rows having a space formed therebetween. A cover is positioned on a top surface and an exposed end surface of the rows or an exposed surface of an air handler to provide a seal. The air handler is positioned in communication with the space between the rows so as to move air along the space and through the ventilation areas, such that an even flow of air is achieved over the commodity. A catalytic heater/converter is provided for burning unburnt fuel and for depleting oxygen from the sealed enclosure during the heating of the commodity. A controller controls the air flowing through the ventilation areas and over the commodity. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154687 | High-heeled bifunctional pointe shoe - The present invention is a bifunctional, high-heeled dancer's shoe with the flexibility and strength to allow the dancer to go from standing on the heel to an on pointe position (standing on the toes). The shoe has the capacity to adjust, in order to provide the dancer the ability to combine dance moves from multiple dance styles with ballet. The shoe is composed of a hard front toe box, a half front shank attached to the front box that thins out in the middle of the foot, a partial metal shank that extends from the back of the shoe into the arch, a plastic high heel, a leather outer sole, and a closed satin and fabric body with an adjustable elastic thread on the top of the foot. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154688 | Article Of Footwear With Lightweight Sole Assembly - An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly includes a first portion having a lower ground engaging surface, an upper surface, and a recess formed in the upper surface. The upper surface of the first portion is in contact with the upper. A second portion is seated in the recess in the first portion and has an upper surface, with the upper surface of the second portion being in contact with the upper. The second portion comprises a foam material having a density less than 0.25 g/cm | 2011-06-30 |
20110154689 | SHOE SOLE INCLUDING SHOCK ABSORBING STRUCTURE - [Problem to be Solved] To reduce the feeling of fatigue and improve the wearing feeling of shoes by dispersing shock transmitted to a front portion, a center portion, and a rear portion of a foot through a main sole during walking. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154690 | RETAINING DEVICE AND SPIKE DEVICES FOR SHOES - An apparatus including a retaining device and a plurality of flexible memory spike devices for golf. The retaining device may be adapted to be temporarily attached to a shoe. The retaining device may be adapted so that the plurality of spike devices can be attached or detached from the retaining device. The retaining device may be made of an elastomeric material. The retaining device may have a plurality of openings, and each of the plurality of spike devices can be at least partially inserted into a corresponding one of the plurality of openings to attach each of the plurality of spike devices to the retaining device. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154691 | SHOE ACCESSORY - Apparatus and methods secure an open-backed shoe during use. The apparatus prevents the bottom of a pant leg from slipping between a person's heel and a shoe bed of the shoe when walking. The apparatus is external to the shoe and comprises an anklet, which is worn around the ankle and adjustable to the size of an individual's ankle. The anklet is coupled to a heel strap that couples to a heel loop, which attaches to a heel of the shoe. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154692 | BT' Orthotics, Brilliant Orthotics, BThotics, BThoses - The next generation pre-customized/customizable orthotic device “BT' Orthotic Device” or “Brilliant Orthotic Device” otherwise known as “BThotics” or “BThoses” is described that molds around your feet following the natural anatomical gait cycle which can be adjusted manually or automatically. BThotics is a structurally sound orthotic that is so unique and versatile in that it can adjust to your daily needs and preferences be it a mildly high arch, a moderately high arch, a high arch, a narrow foot, a moderately wide foot or wide feet. With BThotics, you do not have to wait 2 weeks for a trial and error test fitting. You would be immediately matched to the appropriate insole/insert/shoe within seconds and better yet, it won't cost you an arm and a leg to get one. For these reasons and many more to be discussed below, BThotics is truly a technological marvel that would revolutionize the orthotic world. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154693 | AIR-VENTILATED SHOE SOLE - A mid-sole body has air inlet openings in the heel section and air outlet openings in the midfoot section and/or ball/toe section. The air inlet openings are connected to the air outlet openings via a ventilation channel. The ventilation channel is covered by a cover which is elastically resilient in the direction of the outsole during walking when under strain. The shoe is force-ventilated due to the rolling off of the shoe having such a shoe sole during walking and heat is removed from the shoe sole. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154694 | Footwear - Footwear is provided which enables each component to be separated, to be unified as a whole without looseness, and various combinations of design with color to be realized. The sole holder assembly | 2011-06-30 |
20110154695 | Isolation Garment and Foot Ware - Isolation foot ware for covering a shoe of a wearer, the isolation foot ware including a show cover portion, where the shoe cover portion is configured to cover an ankle portion and the shoe of the wearer, wherein the shoe cover portion includes a leg opening and a heel opening, wherein when worn by a wearer the heel opening is configured to keep the heel portion exposed and the leg opening is configured to elastically interact with a leg portion of the wearer, wherein the shoe cover portion is constructed from a material impervious to liquids. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154696 | RESILIENT EXCAVATION BUCKET, EXCAVATION APPARATUS, AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A resilient excavation bucket for use with a piece of machinery having an articulated arm. The excavation bucket comprises a resilient member and a rigid member. The resilient member has a digging edge adapted to deflect in response to pressure from impact with a material at least as rigid as the digging edge and to return to a substantially non-deflected condition upon release of the pressure. The rigid member is cooperatively associated with the resilient member and has a connection member adapted to pivotally engage a portion of the articulated arm of the piece of machinery. At least one of the resilient member and the rigid member at least partially defines a bucket cavity disposed at least partially between the digging edge and the connection member. Additionally, an excavation apparatus comprising a backhoe having an articulated arm and the resilient excavation bucket operatively associated with the articulated arm. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154697 | A WEAR PART - A wear part including an attachment box with a forwardly extending ground engaging blade member having an upper surface and an extension rib extending upwardly from one lateral side of the upper surface of the blade member and extending substantially parallel to the direction of ground engagement. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154698 | Multimedia Greeting Card - A multimedia greeting card in accordance with the present invention has a base, a control circuit board, a screen, a speaker and a cover. The control circuit board and the speaker are mounted in the base, and the screen is mounted on the base. The screen and the speaker are electrically connected to the control circuit board. The cover is pivotally mounted on the base. People can record audio-visual information and store data in a storage unit of the control circuit board. When the multimedia greeting card is actuated, the multimedia information is presented by the screen and speaker. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154699 | Preprinted Roll-On Shrink-On Label - The present invention describes a label comprising a shrinkable film material section with a leading end, a trailing end, an upper edge portion and a lower edge portion, where the upper edge portion and the lower edge portions extend between the leading end and the trailing end of the section, wherein the section is wrapped around an article with the leading end secured to the article with a patterned adhesive, and the adhesive is confined to a narrow region of the leading end such that the trailing end overlaps and is secured to the leading end by the patterned adhesive, and the adhesive is also confined to a narrow region of said trailing edge, allowing the section to encircle the article in an initially unshrunken or first condition such that when a catalyst is subsequently applied to the section, the section shrinks around the article and is thus securely adhered to the article by the adhesive at both the leading end and the trailing end of the film section. The section may be comprised of foamed, cellular, or stabilized film and may also include a liner. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154700 | ILLUMINATED SIGN FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An illuminated sign for various electronic devices comprising: a plurality of LED lights on a first side, where the lights provide a customized display; an adhesive backing on a second side, where the backing provides a means to attach the sign to an external panel; a means to supply power to the plurality of LED lights; and an internet connection, where a user submits design requirements prior to installing the sign. The customized display may include at least one of a sign depicting text, a logo or other artistic design. In one particular embodiment, the input means for customizing the sign are accessible via an internet connection. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154701 | Lacquer Pattern Production Method, Lacquer Pattern Formed By Using The Method, And Lacquer Pattern Display Method - In order to achieve an object of applying easily producible and variable patterns effectively and in widely varying ways, lacquer is applied to a decoration target material ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110154702 | Retractable and extendable display apparatus - An optionally extending or retracting display panel assembly, comprising a horizontally elongated support bracket configured for support at an upper portion of a relatively large first container, or the like, primary magnetic apparatus carried to magnetically attract the bracket toward the container, for removable bracket attachment to the container, and the display panel assembly and associated connections configured for horizontal displacement guiding by the bracket during panel extension and retraction relative to the container, while the panel remains generally vertically proximate a vertical side of the container. A counter-weight system assists panel leveling as well as extension and retraction. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154703 | Portable target stand for signage - There is disclosed an improved portable stand especially adapted for mounting targets for a shooting range, which consists of a base unit formed by a first leg and a second leg rotationally mounted to the first leg. The first leg is provided with a pair of spaced apart mounting apertures, each of the mounting apertures provided with lock means incorporated therein. At least two vertical arms are adapted to be mounted into each of the mounting apertures and lockingly engaged therein, and the vertical arms are adapted to hold and display a target therebetween. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154704 | Collapsible structures supported on a pole - A collapsible object is provided having a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a material covering portions of the frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation, with the material assuming the unfolded orientation of its associated frame member. A pole coupled to the panel to support the panel. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154705 | MULTI-CARD DISPLAY HOLDER FOR WINDSHIELDS AND RELATED METHOD - The invention is directed toward a card display holder for displaying and storing one or more placards on the interior side of a vehicle windshield. The card display holder includes a left side wall and a corresponding right side wall where the left side wall is essentially parallel to the right side wall. Positioned between both side walls is a back wall. Also, the card display holder has a front wall that includes a left portion and a corresponding right portion, the left portion being essentially parallel to the right portion. A bottom wall connects the front wall to the back wall creating a surface area sufficient for one or more placards to rest within the card display holder. A aperture can be positioned within the back wall. The card display holder is preferably of unibody in construction and manufactured from a plastic or composite. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154706 | Firearm maintenance system - A firearm maintenance system wherein a count for the number of times the firearm is fired is kept and stored in memory that is resident on the firearm. Also installed on the firearm are a shot counter device, including an inertia switch, a communication card, and an extended life battery. An epoxy resin encases the memory, shot counter device, communication card and battery to protect them from detrimental environmental effects. The life of various component parts of the weapon are tracked against the shot count of the weapon and replaced at appropriate intervals. Weapon maintenance is performed by transferring the weapon's data from the weapon's memory to an operator laptop computer wherein an algorithm analyzes the data and advises the operator to take necessary maintenance steps, such as replacing parts that have reached the end of their useful life. After performing such necessary maintenance, the operator makes a maintenance data submission that updates the memory to reflect the maintenance data steps taken. Data is transferred between the weapon and laptop computer via infrared communication such that no electrical connection to the weapon mounted device is necessary to communicate data into or out of the device. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154707 | RECOIL REDUCER STOCK - A rifle stock having one or more cavities for receiving recoil reducing mechanisms is provided. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154708 | ASSAULT RIFLE MAGAZINE EJECTOR EXTENSION - A magazine ejector device that attaches to an automatic firearm is provided herein. One magazine ejection device includes a housing configured to at least partially surround a magazine locking lever on an automatic firearm. The housing includes a forward surface configured to press against a portion of a magazine during unlocking and cause a downward force on the magazine such that the magazine ejects from the firearm. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154709 | INSERTION MAGAZINE FOR A SMALL ARM - The invention concerns an insertion magazine ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110154710 | FIREARM ATTACHMENT - An attachment for the slide assembly of a firearm. The attachment includes a pair of laterally opposed arms, each arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the arms being joined by a central portion oriented perpendicular to the arms, the arms and the central portion defining a void therebetween for receiving a portion of the slide assembly, a bridging portion having a radius, disposed in the void and coupled to the central portion, and a flange portion coupled to the bridging portion and having a radius greater than the radius of the bridging portion. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154711 | Mounting system for muzzle devices and firearms - A system for connecting an accessory to a firearm having a muzzle device has a plurality of swinging arms pivotally connected to a body. The swinging arms releasably engage a portion of the muzzle device. The swinging arms are operable for movement between a closed position and open position. The swinging arms have a retention feature sized to receive a rear portion of the muzzle device when the swinging arms are in the closed position. The swinging arms have a locking mechanism that releasably secures them together to prevent movement of the swinging arms to the open position, so that the accessory may be removed or installed when in the open position, and secured when in the closed position. A bore of the body may closely receive at least a portion of the muzzle device. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154712 | GUN-MOUNTED SIGHTING DEVICE - A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of the gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device includes a bottom rail mountable in a slot on the gun, wherein the slot is preferably positioned on the top surface of the gun. The sighting device may also include a mechanical sight that functions as the rear mechanical sight on the gun and/or a secondary light source. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154713 | Trajectory Adjustment Apparatus - Disclosed is a trajectory correction apparatus arranged between a firearm and a sight, the trajectory correction apparatus including: a trajectory correction device which includes a mount mounted to a firearm body, a moving body having a projection at one side and arranged on an upper side of the mount, a joint shaft rotatably inserted in the moving body, a rotation shaft penetrating in a direction perpendicularly intersecting the joint shaft and installed to the mount, an adjusting member adjusting a vertical rotation angle of the moving body, and a guide plate obliquely formed thereon with a guide groove, in which the projection is inserted, and fastened to one side of the mount to horizontally rotate the moving body as the moving body vertically rotates. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154714 | HOLDER FOR A FISHING ROD - A holder for a hands free fishing includes an elongated pole. A stake is formed on a bottom end of the elongated pole for insertion into the ground. A V-shaped brace is formed on a top end of the elongated pole for receiving and supporting the fishing rod resting within the brace. In addition, the holder has a footrest above the stake which is for easy insertion and easy removal from the ground. The holder also has a pivotable platform for holding a flashlight at night. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154715 | COMPACT FAKE BAIT STRUCTURE - A compact fake bait structure includes a transparent fake bait and a colored counterweight fake bait. The colored counterweight fake bait is located behind with the transparent fake bait and integrally formed with the transparent fake bait. The colored counterweight fake bait is provided with a hook. When the user tosses a fishing line, the fishing line can be tossed farther due to the gravitational acceleration of the colored counterweight fake bait. The colored counterweight fake bait colored with pattern can attract real fish to be hooked easily. Besides, the transparent fake bait is not easily to be seen so as to prevent the real fish from being frightened away. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154716 | Polar energy air glide fishing swivel - A swivel for connecting a fishing line to fishing lure or other terminal tackle having a main body with one open end and cavity running through the axis of for inserting a coupler into. a rod of which has an eyelet on one end and head on the opposite end which is larger than said rod shaft yet small enough to fit into said main body cavity. two neodymium ring magnets and rubber ring washers which fit onto said rod and are inserted into said main body cavity after which a male compression fitting is inserted into said main body cavity and compressed over ridges on the end cap securing all parts within said main body, the rod shaft spins freely within by using the opposing magnetic poles of the neodymium ring magnets as an air bearing which creates zero friction from moving parts removing any possibility of swivel seizure due to ball bearings wearing out which is common with bearing swivels. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154717 | SHOCK-PROOF DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC MOSQUITO TRAP - A shock-proof device for electric mosquito trap is a frame body capable of being arranged to two sides of an electric mosquito trap. The frame body has a plurality of polygonal through holes formed by thin sheets so as to avoid human body from touching an electric net of the electric mosquito trap. User will not have a fear of being electric shocked. The voltage of the electric mosquito trap can be thus raised for efficiently killing mosquitoes by single shock. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154718 | Insect repeller - The inventive concept presented is a device which serves to prevent the transit of ants and other crawling insects along a mooring line, rope, or similar structure. The preferred embodiment of the inventive concept is constructed of a three-piece assemblage comprising (1) a base unit having a flanged circular front face with an integral concentric tube (2) a tapered, dome-shaped weather shroud, and (3) an adapter sleeve within internal spikes/ridges for engaging a mooring line. The adapter sleeve is tightened onto the mooring line by indirectly applied manual axial force. The weather shroud is then latched into the base unit. A sticky, insect-repelling substance disposed within a circular cavity on the opposite side of the circular front face plate in the base unit serves to repel and/or prevent crawling insects from traversing the mooring line. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154719 | Flea magnet (random motion flea trap) - This invention utilizes a autonomous platform disc that can move at random or in a pattern around an area in a home or yard with a lighted sticky cone/dome designed to get adult fleas to jump to it and become stuck. The trap uses motion and other lures to capture fleas safely without the use of chemicals to erradicate fleas and to the keep threat of infestations low. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154720 | Methods for Co-Processing of Biomass and Petroleum Feed - A process for producing fuel from biomass is disclosed herein. The process includes torrefying biomass material at a temperature between 80° C. to 400° C. to form particulated biomass having a mean average particle size between 1 μm and 1000 μm. The particulated biomass is mixed with a liquid hydrocarbon to form a suspension, wherein the suspension includes from 1 weight percent to 40 weight percent particulated biomass. The suspension is fed into a unit selected from the group consisting of a pyrolysis reactor, a fluid catalytic cracking unit, a delayed coker, a fluid coker, a hydroprocessing unit, and a hydrocracking unit, and then at least a portion of the particulated biomass of the suspension is converted into fuel. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154721 | BIOFUELS VIA HYDROGENOLYSIS-CONDENSATION - A method comprises a providing a carbohydrate; reacting the carbohydrate directly with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenolysis catalyst to produce a reaction product comprising a polyol; and then processing at least a portion of the reaction product to form a fuel blend. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154722 | DIRECT AQUEOUS PHASE REFORMING OF BIO-BASED FEEDSTOCKS - A method comprises providing a bio-based feedstock; contacting the bio-based feedstock with a solvent in a hydrolysis reaction to form an intermediate stream comprising carbohydrates; contacting the intermediate stream with an apr catalyst to form a plurality of oxygenated intermediates, wherein a first portion of the oxygenated intermediates are recycled to form the solvent; and processing at least a second portion of the oxygenated intermediates to form a fuel blend. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154723 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING STERYL GLYCOSIDES FROM BIODIESEL - A method for purifying biodiesel, wherein a crude biodiesel is provided which contains at least one glycoside, and the crude biodiesel is reacted with an adsorbent which contains at least one smectite-silica gel mixed phase. The smectite-silica gel mixed phase has at least the following physical parameters: a specific surface area of more than 120 m2/g; a total pore volume of more than 0.35 ml/g; and a silicon content, calculated as SiO2, of at least 60 wt-%. A purified biodiesel is separated off from the adsorbent. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154724 | FATTY ESTER COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED OXIDATIVE STABILITY - Compositions containing unsaturated fatty esters may be stabilized against atmospheric oxidation by the addition of an antioxidant package containing at least one nitroxide free-radical scavenger and at least one alkylalkanolamine. Compositions treated in this manner show good resistance to atmospheric oxidation and resultant viscosity increase. An advantage of the nitroxide free-radical scavenger is that it stops the oxidation of the unsaturated fatty esters already during the initiation stage. Moreover, it is much less volatile than for example the known alkylhydroxylamine oxygen scavengers. By the use of a nitroxide free-radical scavenger, the composition can thus be stabilized for a longer period of time. The stability period is moreover less affected by the supply of oxygen to the composition. The solubility problem of the nitroxide in the fatty ester component can be solved by dissolving the nitroxide first in the alkylalkanolamine. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154725 | AGENT FOR INCREASING THE OCTANE NUMBER OF A GASOLINE AUTOMOBILE FUEL - The invention relates to an agent for increasing the octane number of a gasoline automotive fuel, which agent is a combination of alcohol and a product of reaction between a carbonyl compound and a compound containing at least two hydroxyl groups enabling to form cycles with carbonyl compounds, or is the mixtures of the above mentioned products. In the preferred variant, mono- or oligosaccharides or diatomic, triatomic or polyatomic alcohols are used as the compounds containing at least two hydroxyl groups enabling to form cycles with carbonyl compounds. Pentoses, preferably xylose or arabinose or hexose, substantially glucose, and the mixtures thereof are used as the monosaccharides. Glycols, for example, ethylene glycol are used as diatomic alcohols, glycerin is used as triatomic alcohols and erythritols, for example, pentaerythritol are used as polyatomic alcohols. The compound relating to lower aldehydes or lower ketones, for example, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acetone, methylethylketone, diethylketone or cyclohexane are used as a carbonyl compound. The alcohols are in the form of aliphatic alcohols containing up to five carbon atoms, substantially ethanol. The inventive gasoline automotive fuel means a gasoline or an alcohol-gasoline composition. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154726 | Combustion Modifier and Method for Improving Fuel Combustion - A composition for improving the combustion efficiency of an internal combustion engine. The composition includes a mixture of a hydrocarbon fuel and an organometallic soap selected from among several cerium-containing and ferric compounds. The cerium-containing compound or compounds increase the energy released during combustion of the fuel. The ferric compound or compounds coat an interior wall of a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine to increase the power output of the engine by reducing the accumulation of residues deposited on the interior wall which interfere with the combustion of fuel. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154727 | FUEL FORMULATIONS - Diesel fuel formulation is provided containing (i) FAME with ≦50% w/w saturates, (ii) dialkyl carbonate (DAC) and (iii) an additional diesel fuel component. Also provided is a diesel fuel supplement containing FAME and DAC, for use in a diesel fuel formulation. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154728 | FUEL FORMULATIONS - A diesel fuel formulation with improved lubricity is provided containing (i) a fatty alcohol ester, (ii) an acid-based lubricity additive and (iii) an additional diesel fuel component. The ester (i) has the formula R1-C(O)—O—R2, in which R1 is for example either hydrogen or methyl and R2 is for example a C6 to C14 alkyl group. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154729 | Growth media and a method of growing fungi of enhanced flavour and shelf life - A method of composting “green waste” to provide growth media, particularly for growing fungi of enhanced flavour and shelf life, is described. The growth medium comprises a graded mulch of “green waste” comprised essentially of grass and hedge cuttings, however, wood chippings, bark, leaves and vegetable and fruit materials may also be used, together with a density modifier, such as straw, and a nitrogen additive. The growth medium is regulated to enhance growth and availability of water and nutrients during the growth of spawn into harvestable fungi. The growth medium may be adapted for use as a mushroom spawn carrier and as casing material. Additionally, a compost material suitable for domestic and more general horticultural use is provided. A soil cleanser and/or improver is also provided. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154730 | GRAFTED SEEDLING PRODUCING DEVICE - A grafted seedling producing device including a stock seedling holding unit that holds and conveys a stock seedling, a stock cutting unit that cuts the stock seedling held by the stock seedling holding unit, and a joining unit that joins the stock seedling conveyed by the stock seedling holding unit and a scion seedling, the stock cutting unit including a stock cutter unit that includes a stock blade for cutting the stock seedling by a predetermined stock cutter trajectory, the stock seedling holding unit holding an embryonic stem of a seedling for grafting at a predetermined position on the stock cutter trajectory in a vertical posture, the grafted seedling producing device includes: a supporting unit configured to retract the stock cutter unit from an advance position for cutting in proximity to the stock seedling holding unit; and a stock pressing member that presses and fixes a portion ahead of a cutting position of the embryonic stem from a seedling holding position against the stock seedling holding unit side at the advance position. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154731 | Trellising Cross Arm - A trellis support system comprises a vertical post comprising a front portion and first and second opposing side wall portions, the front portion comprising an aperture, the aperture comprising a first portion and a second portion adjacent the first portion, and a horizontal cross arm perpendicular to the vertical post comprising a front portion and first and second opposing side wall portions dimensioned to match the front and side wall portions of the post, the front portion comprising a tab member dimensioned to engage the first portion of the aperture and a lock member positioned adjacent the tab member and dimensioned to engage the second portion of the aperture. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154732 | MOLLUSK BARRIER - A barrier for deterring slugs, snails, and other gastropod mollusks from entering an area, and a method for using the same are provided. The barrier includes an elongate tubular support having a plastically deformable core member and an outer sheath. A plurality of outwardly extending projections are attached to the tubular support. Means for fixing the position of the barrier may also be provided. A planter having an integrated mollusk barrier is also provided. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154733 | METHOD OF COVERING A POT WITH A FLORAL SLEEVE HAVING A SIDE-SEALED BOTTOM GUSSET - A floral sleeve and method of using the floral sleeve to cover a pot are disclosed. The floral sleeve has an inwardly folded bottom gusset for forming a bottom in the sleeve which is concealed by the lower sidewall of the sleeve when the sleeve is opened and a pot is disposed therein. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154734 | VEGETATION AND SUPPORT LAYER, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A vegetation and support layer comprises a mixture of natural soil materials and wicks ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110154735 | MULTI-HEAT ZONE GASIFIER - An apparatus and method for processing waste material including organic waste and MSW comprises an elongate processing chamber ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110154736 | SLAG DISCHARGE FROM REACTOR FOR SYNTHESIS GAS PRODUCTION - With a method for discharging slag from a water bath of a reactor for synthesis gas production, whereby the slag is brought to a lower pressure level by means of a transfer container, a solution is supposed to be created, with which the components connected with transferring the slag out are subject to a low temperature, whereby immediate slag transfer without water exchange is supposed to be made possible, with a minimal required cooling power. This is accomplished in that a cooling water stream is passed to the slag stream in the outlet region of the slag from the water bath of the gas generator or the pressurized container that surrounds it, in a region having a greater cross-section than the cross-section of the entry connector of another system part, such as, for example, the transfer container, in such a manner that temperature stratification in the outlet region is made possible. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154737 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCUMULATING, STORING, AND RELEASING THERMAL ENERGY AND HUMIDITY - A method and apparatus for supplying heat and humidity to gas filled spaces by the addition of water to a dehydrated material that releases heat upon exposure to water, exposing the hydrated material to dry contacting gas which results in loss of water from the hydrated material to the contacting gas, the contacting gas being heated and humidified by such exposure, and subsequent dispersal of the added heat and humidity to the gas filled space. This sequence also results in regeneration of the dehydrated material so that these steps may be repeated. By limiting the amount of water addition to the dehydrated material within a cycle of the process, less time and/or energy is required to regenerate the dehydrated material and finer control of resultant living space humidity may be possible. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154738 | Entrapment detection apparatus for opening/closing member - An entrapment detection apparatus for an opening/closing member includes an opening/closing member, a driving member configured to be moved by an actuation of a driving power source, a moving direction changing mechanism converting a moving direction of the opening/closing member in accordance with a movement of the driving member and transmitting a force directed based on the movement of the driving member to open/close the opening/closing member, a detecting portion detecting an entrapment of an object by comparing levels of a driving force of the driving power source and a threshold value, an obtaining portion obtaining an opening/closing operational force of the opening/closing member on the basis of a mechanical structure of the moving direction changing mechanism, and a modifying portion modifying at least one of the driving force of the driving power source and the threshold value so that an entrapment detection load is assumed to be constant. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154739 | DEVICE WITH PROTECTION NET AND ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE SUITABLE AS BARRIER FOR ALL KINDS OF OPENINGS - This invention refers to a device with protection net and assembly procedure, suitable as a barrier for every kind of opening. It uses profiles especially designed and made up of plastic material (polyamide) with fiberglass, thus allowing mass production and easy handling. It also counts on assembly and tie means integrally related to a safety mesh-like net to be used as a retaining barrier in balconies, terraces, windows, and stairways preferably. It will reduce the risk of children and/or careless people falls in a safe, economical and esthetical manner. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154740 | DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A door opening and closing apparatus for a vehicle, includes a latch mechanism adapted so as to retain a vehicle door in a closed state relative to a vehicle body, an outside lever provided within a space formed inside of the vehicle door so as to be positioned closer to an interior of the vehicle and linked to an outside handle adapted to be rotatably supported by the vehicle door, a detection switch detecting an operation to the outside handle when the outside lever contacts the detection switch in response to an operation of the outside lever, and a release device releasing a retention of the vehicle door in the closed state by means of the latch mechanism by the release device actuating the latch mechanism when a rotational operation of the outside handle is detected by the detection switch while the vehicle door is in a locked state. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154741 | INTERLOCK FOR SWING-OUT DOOR - The invention relates to a door system for a public transit vehicle, comprising a door ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110154742 | REMOVABLE CURRENCY STORAGE UNIT WITH CONTENT ACCESS MONITORING - A removable currency storage device is arranged to monitor and record access to the contents of the storage device. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154743 | Unitary Fascia And Gutter - A unitary single piece fascia and gutter is extruded from plastic material or a composite and is formed with a relatively flat fascia portion sized to cover the ends of rafters along an edge of a roof. A gutter portion projects upwardly and outwardly from the fascia portion and the gutter portion and fascia portion together bound and define a gutter trough for receiving rainwater and directing the rainwater to a drainage location. The fascia and gutter is installed along an edge of a roof by being positioned along the edge with the fascia portion covering the edge and the gutter portion projecting outwardly from the edge, and securing the fascia and gutter to the edge of the roof with appropriate fasteners. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154744 | MODULAR LIVING WALL COMPONENT AND SYSTEM - A modular living wall component is able to be used with other modular living wall components in order to form a living wall or other architectural structure. The modular living wall component may be attached to an existing support structure or alternatively be used in order to form a free standing structure. The modular living wall components are able to provide simple irrigation and replacement of components. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154745 | VEHICLE AND MAST MOUNTING ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A vehicle is disclosed having a mast assembly mounted to a sidewall of the vehicle. The mast is pivotally mounted and can be held in a first stowed position by way of a first clamp member. The mast is pivotal relative to the sidewall, to an essentially vertical and erect position, and held in the second position by way of a second clamp. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154746 | APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING FRAMING COMPONENTS OF A BUILIDING TO A FOUNDATION - An apparatus for connecting framing components of a building structure to a foundation wall includes a connector having a generally L-shaped cross-section. The connector is configured to be secured to the foundation wall. The connector has a joist shelf configured to support one or more floor joists and a ledge configured to support one or more wall sheathing panels. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154747 | PANEL CONSTRUCTION - A panel comprising one or more decking members is arranged such that a settable material can be supported thereon to form a composite panel. The panel further comprises one or more elongate strengthening elements, each element being arranged to connect to the one or more decking members in a manner such that the one or more elements increase panel strength. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154748 | Modular Crypt and Modular Crypt System with Niche Side Wall - A modular crypt structure comprising a frame, a module insert defining a chamber and a closure panel and methods of constructing the same are disclosed. The chamber functions as a crypt module and receives bodily remains or portions thereof. The chamber is closed by attaching a closure panel, such as a stone crypt front to the frame. The modular crypt frame may comprise a plurality of horizontal bars and a plurality of vertical bars. A method of constructing a modular crypt structure comprises erecting a frame, providing at least one module insert, configuring the insert to define a chamber adapted to receive bodily remains, and closing the crypt module. A modular crypt system including a niche side wall is also disclosed having a niche side wall frame, a niche insert defining a plurality of niches positioned within the frame, and a closure panel positioned on the niche side wall frame. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154749 | OUTER FRAME DRAINAGE STRUCTURE OF CONCENTRATOR TYPE SOLAR CELL MODULE - An outer frame drainage structure of a concentrator type solar cell module, wherein, a drainage element having a predetermined height is disposed between a side board and a frame edge, hereby keeping a drainage slit between said side board and the corresponding frame edge, so that moisture will not remain inside the concentrator type solar cell module, thus the concentrator type solar cell module is able to operate in an optimal light-to-electricity conversion efficiency. In a structure mentioned above, a concave slit is formed through engaging and positioning an extended and bent positioning portion of the side board into a positioning slot of the frame edge, and the concave slit is linked to the drainage slit, thus facilitating exit of moisture and preventing intrusion of foreign objects effectively. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154750 | FASTENING SYSTEM FOR A PLATE-SHAPED STRUCTURAL ELEMENT - A fastening system for a plate-shaped structural element on a pitched roof is provided. The plate-shaped structural element is bordered in a water-tight manner in a frame and fully replaces the roof covering, and the eaves-side and ridge-side cross beams of the frame which run transversely to the ridge-eaves direction have profiles which are matched to each other and engage in each other. The top side of the eaves-side cross beam has a mounting that surrounds the edge of the plate-shaped structural element, and the bottom side thereof has a support for fastening to the roof structure. The support includes a web that extends from the mounting to the support, a protrusion extending beneath the mounting receives an extension that extends from the ridge-side cross beam thereof. | 2011-06-30 |
20110154751 | Light Transmitting Roofing Panel - A light transmitting panel that can connect within a metal roofing system is provided. The light transmitting panel includes a translucent panel, a metal panel and mechanical fastener or a linear coefficient buffer or mechanical fastener and a linear coefficient buffer therebetween to allow the respective panels to expand and contract with respect to the other without loss of containment or seal. | 2011-06-30 |