28th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100176562 | Mechanical Coupling Devices - It is already common in many devices like spanners or pipe wrenches for the pressure between the gripping faces and gripped faces to be related to the torsional load that is applied to turn the gripped object. In these apparatus the grip can be made to relax automatically as the load is removed. The invention relates to improvements in such devices, and to novel designs of mechanical coupling devices that utilise this basic idea. More specifically, the invention firstly proposes a method of improving the performance of an object-gripping tool of the cam-operated gripper-element type, in which method there is applied to the gripper surface a friction-enhancing chemical. And it secondly proposes object-coupling apparatus which includes a body-mounted object-gripper together with a gripper-moving cam device having a cam member that is forced to bear against both the gripper and the body so as to urge the gripper into gripping contact with the object, the resulting friction between the body, cam member and gripper being enhanced by a prior chemical treatment, and so being sufficient to prevent the cam member reversing and the gripper releasing the object so long as force is maintained. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176563 | AUTOMATIC LEVELING VEHICLE - An automatic leveling vehicle comprising a front frame section and a rear frame section interconnected by a swivel joint which permits pivotable movement of the front frame section relative to the rear frame section about a generally horizontal axis extending longitudinally of the vehicle, a gear train attached to the rear frame section, right and left rear wheel assemblies, right and left rear axle assemblies operatively interconnecting the gear train, a lever arm connected to the gear train for controlling the position of the rear axle assemblies, selective movement of the lever arm causing the right and left rear axle assemblies to move their associated wheel assemblies up or down in opposite directions, a level detector for producing and applying leveling signals for positioning a lever arm control such that the rear frame section is maintained in a relatively level orientation when the rear wheel assemblies encounter an uneven terrain. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176564 | ICE SKATE RUNNER - An ice skate runner for engagement in a blade holder of an ice skate, the blade holder having an opening defined along a bottom edge thereof and fastening means to retain the runner. The runner comprises an upper polymeric portion shaped to be partially received within the opening of the holder and defining a major part of the runner, a lower portion having a greater density than that of the upper portion and defining a lower blade surface for engaging the ice. At least one of the upper and lower portions is shaped to removably engage the fastening means. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176565 | PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A USER'S FOOT HAVING MULTIPLE TRANSPORTATION ATTACHMENTS - A personal transport device including a transportation attachment, a foot platform situated above the transportation attachment and at least one fastener connecting the foot platform to the transportation attachment. The foot platform has two parallel extending surfaces supporting a user's foot so that the longitudinal axis of the user's foot can be positioned roughly perpendicular to the direction of travel of the transportation attachment The transportation attachment can be wheels, skates or even skis. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176566 | STROLLER AND HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTING MECHANISM THEREOF - A handle height adjusting mechanism includes: a coupling member disposed on a handle tube of a stroller; an actuating member disposed movably on the handle tube, and coupled to the coupling member for driving movement thereof; an engaging member connected to the coupling member; and a resilient member coupled to the coupling member for biasing the coupling member to a first position, where the engaging member engages the selected positioning hole to arrest movement of the handle tube relative to the frame tube. The actuating member is operable to move the coupling member to a second position against biasing action of the resilient member, such that the engaging member is removed from the selected positioning hole so as to permit movement of the handle tube relative to the frame tube. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176567 | SURFACE MILLING SYSTEM - A cart assembly for milling a surface includes a cart having a support frame, a triad of wheel assemblies, and a triad of receivers. The triad of wheel assemblies is disposed on the support frame. Each wheel assembly includes an actuator that selectively extends and retracts a shaft of the wheel assembly to maintain the support frame at a given elevation. The triad of receivers is disposed on the support frame in a generally triangular configuration. The receivers are in electrical communication with the actuators of the wheel assemblies. The cart assembly further includes a milling assembly mounted to the support frame of the cart. The milling assembly includes a grinder adapted to remove material from a surface. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176568 | PIANO DOLLY - A dolly on which a grand piano can be mounted to facilitate movement thereof over a surface from one location to another, which includes a central hub shaped in the form of a miniature grand piano, two fixed length arms of equal length pivotally connected to the front of the hub at opposite corners thereof, and a fixed length rear arm having a longitudinal slot which is pivotally connected to the rear of the hub at selectively adjustable positions along the length of the slot to accommodate grand pianos having a range of different lengths. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176569 | VERTICAL NON -GUIDED VEHICLE SUSPENSION - An independent Vertical Non-guided Vehicle suspension, possibly combined with a vertical driving-shaft, pure linear substantially vertical motions of the vehicle's wheels being performed by said suspension, on traveling upon rough or disrupted roads, said motions being non-guided, thus avoiding wear as occurring in the conventional vertical guided suspensions, on being subjected to horizontal forces. The pure linear vertical motions of the vehicle's wheels, tend to ensure accurate longitudinal and crosswise distances between the vehicle's wheels, resulting in decreased wear of the tires, as well as improved driving performances, by avoiding skidding of the wheels. The operation mode of the suggested suspension, also enables to determine its springiness characteristics, as well as allowing the excluding of knuckle connections and universal joints out of the Automative system, being inevitable in the conventional automobiles in use, while also providing a remarkably extended stroke at the same total height, and maximum free internal space for the benefit of passengers and their goods. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176570 | SUSPENSIONS FOR LOW FLOOR VEHICLE - A low profile chassis and suspension system for a road vehicle. The chassis supports a payload section or cargo compartment, such as for a delivery truck, ambulance, or shuttle bus. The chassis includes a largely planar frame having a top surface which is located beneath the rotational axes of the rear wheels. The wheel suspension system is particularly compact and close to the road surface. In some embodiments each wheel is suspended from the vehicle by a pair of pivotal support arms. Preferably, one arm is located above the other arm, and both arms pivot along pivot axes that are generally perpendicular to the rotational axis of the supported wheel. A spring urges one of the arms apart from the frame. In other embodiments, the spring is placed beneath the rotational axis of the wheel. In some embodiments both of the pivoting support arms are located beneath the rotational axis of the wheel. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176571 | DUAL PEDALING MECHANISM BICYCLE - A dual propulsion bicycle comprises a second drive mechanism at the front of the bicycle. The second drive mechanism comprises a sprocket and chain assembly, with a first sprocket associated with the front wheel and a second sprocket associated with a steering mechanism, wherein the handles can be moved relative to the steering mechanism to adjust the manner in which the handles are manipulated to achieve propulsion. Additionally, the handles can be positioned in the manner of a conventional bicycle to allow a rider to propel the bicycle conventionally. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176572 | Saddle Tube for a Bicycle Frame - In a saddle tube for a bicycle frame, especially a racing bicycle frame, the bottom bracket end ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176573 | Muffler insulator for motorcycles - One embodiment of an insulator for motorcycle mufflers which consists of flexible material which withstands high temperatures (approximate maximum of 2000 degrees), and is attached to material which makes up the exterior part of the product. The inner material, which withstands the high temperatures, absorbs heat. In addition to the heat absorption, by attaching the tubing to the inner material, air flow takes place, significantly reducing the heat radiating from the exhaust. Not only does the device protect motorcycle riders from burns, it also protects the muffler from debris, while containing an aesthetically pleasing exterior. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176574 | Golf Chariot fot individual transport on a golf course - The proposed invention is intended to provide Golf players with an easy to use, effective and economical solution that allow the player to decide at any time during the game, whether to walk or to ride; this flexibility is the main value of this idea. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176575 | SNOW RIDING IMPLEMENT - A ski in accordance with the invention increases in width from a tip or shovel portion to a mid-portion. The mid-portion includes at least a slight sidecut. The ski then decreases in width from the mid-portion to a tail portion. The ski also includes an undersurface with a substantial portion being rockered. A substantial portion of the mid-portion of the ski is not rockered. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176576 | DEVICE FOR SECURING A FOOTWEAR TO A SLIDING BOARD - The securing device, to be mounted on a ski-board, includes a main body with a support base for a sole, two lateral flanges, and an assembly for the attachment of the shoe to the main body, including: a protective element and first and second means for attaching the latter onto the first and the second flanges. The first means include two serrated straps, namely front and rear. The proximal end of at least one strap is mounted so that it pivots on the first flange. The distal ends mate with front and rear locking systems fixed onto the protective element, for adjusting the length of said straps. The second flange is fitted with front and rear attachment systems. The second means of attachment include a fixing handle, pierced with two holes, in which the attachment systems engage, and a closure system by which the handle is connected to the protective element. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176577 | Golf Bag Cart Front Wheel Foldable Device - This invention is to provide a golf bag cart front wheel foldable device, comprising: a fixed mount, having its one end connected to the bottom tube of cart frame and the other end provided with a fitted end, where the fitted end is in pinned connection with a buckle at its one side; a movable mount, capable of being seized by the buckle and joined fixedly to the fixed mount by means of a hinge, where its one end is provided with a fitted end which is physically in harmony with the fixed mount; and a front wheel frame, having its top end connected fixedly to the movable mount, while its bottom end is joined to the front wheel; through the loosening of the buckle, the movable mount is no more seized, which enables the movable mount and the front wheel frame to rotate with respect to the hinge, and the front wheel is then leveled for folding purpose, to achieve great handiness in maneuvering. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176578 | METHOD OF FOLDING AN INFLATABLE CUSHION AND AIRBAG MODULE HAVING A FOLDED INFLATABLE CUSHION - A method of folding an inflatable cushion into a housing of an airbag module is provided, the method including: arranging the inflatable cushion in an un-inflated position to define a first pleat and a second pleat each extending from a first end of the inflatable cushion to a second end of the inflatable cushion, the second end being opposite the first end, the inflatable cushion also having a first flap portion extending from the first pleat and a second flap portion extending from the second pleat, the second flap portion being opposite the first flap portion; rolling the first end and the second end of the inflatable cushion towards each other and underneath a top surface of the inflatable cushion, wherein a first pocket is formed by the first pleat below the top surface and a second pocket below the top surface is formed by the second pleat; and folding the first flap into the first pocket and folding the second flap into the second pocket. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176579 | STEERING WHEEL ARRANGEMENT - A steering wheel arrangement includes a steering wheel frame and an airbag unit positioned at the hub region of the steering wheel frame. The airbag unit includes an airbag housing and an airbag cover. The airbag cover covers the airbag housing and incorporating opaque cover portion projecting outwardly beyond a side of the airbag housing. The arrangement further includes a light source shielded behind the cover portion and positioned outside the airbag housing such that light emitted from the light source passes outwardly from beneath the opaque cover portion and is incident on, and illuminates, part of the steering wheel frame. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176580 | Gas Generating System - A gas generating system includes a housing defining an interior, a housing partition dividing the interior into a first portion and a second portion, and at least one opening to enable fluid communication between the second portion and an exterior of the second portion after activation of the gas generating system. The partition is movable within the interior such that a movement of the partition in a first direction causes a flowable material positioned within the second portion to flow through the at least one opening. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176581 | ACTIVE MATERIAL BASED SAFETY BELT BUCKLE PRESENTER - A safety belt buckle presenter adapted for use with a translatable buckle includes an active material element operable to undergo a reversible change when exposed to an activation signal, wherein the element is drivenly coupled to the buckle, and configured to cause the buckle to translate between deployed and stowed positions as a result of the change. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176582 | Book containing model components combinable to form a model - A book includes a model assembly made from a plurality of model components attached to respective pages. The model can be a human body or anything desired. When the book is closed, the model components combine to form a completely assembled model assembly. When the book is open, and as a reader turns each page, the model components attached to the respective page separate from the model assembly revealing other components that remain combined to form a partially assembled model assembly. The components can be fixedly or hingedly attached to respective pages with connectors. If hingedly attached, the model components can be separated from the model assembly without turning a respective page. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176583 | Book with flexible slanted spine - A book with a slanted parallelogram cross section and a single film of clear plastic wrapped around its covers and spine has the advantage of a stronger and more flexible spine than a conventionally shaped paperback book. This advantage is due to a longer glue spine, and its bound pages being exposed to glue at a thin face strip in addition to its page edge. The slant angle is typically acute at 35 degrees from the front cover. A slantbind book can remain open and flat whereas a conventional paperback needs to be held open. The slanted spine offers a manufacturing advantage because the wedge shaped spine of a glued book block can be fed between spring loaded rollers to apply a clear film around the book to form its book covers. The film may be a heat activated laminating film or a wide tape-like pressure sensitive adhering film. The film helps strengthen the book spine while preserving its flexibility. The invention affords all sheets including graphics for the book covers to be printed from a single low cost printer. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176584 | FEMALE CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR - A female connector ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176585 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING TUBE AND FITTINGS - A tube and fitting assembly can be used in a domestic appliance, such as an oven range, and includes a tube provided through an internal bore of a fitting. The tube includes a first end that is outwardly flared against a shoulder of the fitting via plastic deformation. The inner wall of the tube adjacent the outwardly flared portion is threaded and can be fastened to an orifice such that an internal bore of the orifice is in fluid communication with the tube. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176586 | Oil pipe connector - The present invention discloses an oil pipe connector including a connector cylinder (abbr. cylinder), and having an oil inlet at front and an oil outlet at rear end of the cylinder; a switch base with a pivot hole interconnected with the interior of the cylinder; a control device, including a connector cap which being a hollow conical shape, the front end having positioning shaft hole interconnected with the interior; a control mechanism including a connecting portion, a positioning shaft and a piston disc coupled together; the positioning shaft being disposed in a positioning shaft hole of the connector cap; a switch device, including a push rod which being a curved lever, a transmission shaft and a switch handle; an end of the push rod linking the control mechanism; the transmission shaft being pivotally coupled to the pivot hole of the switch base of the cylinder; the switch handle being coupled to the connecting shaft lever. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176587 | Pipe connector - A pipe connector including a connection member having a through-hole extending from a connection hole on one side to a coupling hole by way of an insertion hole in a stepped manner, a packing member fitted into the coupling hole, a guide member provided rearwards from the packing member with a tapered opening formed therein, a clamp member fitted into the tapered opening with a plurality of clamp pieces which are slanted so as to bite an outer circumference of a pipe, and a fastening member coupled to the connection member with a fixing section provided on one side with an inclined fixing protrusion protruding towards inside from the fixing section so as to push up the clamp pieces when inserted into the clamp pieces. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176588 | PIPE GRIP RING - A grip element comprising a wedge-like structure supporting a metal plate, the exposed outer surface thereof being provided with an array of large and small gripping teeth. The large teeth project from the surface of said metal plate further than said small teeth. The invention further provides a grip element having a floor. The grip elements may be disposed around a ring for the purpose of pipe gripping. The ring is particularly useful in a pipe coupling to grip metal and plastic pipes | 2010-07-15 |
20100176589 | COUPLING DEVICE - Coupling device and method of forming coupling device. The coupling device includes a first part with a first connection region, and a second part with a second connection region. A sealing ring arranged between the first part and the second part radially extends into the first connection region. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176590 | Plug-in part for a plug connector arrangement - A plug-in part for a plug connector arrangement is provided. The plug-in part being in the form of a piece of tubing and having a sealing portion, comprising a sealing element enclosing the piece of tubing in a circumferential direction, and a locking portion with at least one undercut, and it being possible for the plug-in part to be plugged into the receptacle of a coupling part of the plug connector arrangement in order to produce a fluid-tight connection, and for at least one locking element of the coupling part to engage behind the plug-in part in the region of the undercut. In order to develop the plug-in part so as to reduce the risk of the sealing element being adversely affected, the undercut is formed by a protrusion which projects from the outside of the piece of tubing and extends circumferentially merely over a sub-region of the piece of tubing. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176591 | RECIPROCATING PISTON MACHINE WITH OSCILLATING BALANCING ROTORS - A machine includes at least one piston ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176592 | MICROTURBINE ASSEMBLY - It is suitable for a combined electric, thermal and/or mechanical power generation by being adapted to selectively operate according to a first operating mode for supplying mechanical power to a shaft to produce electrical power through an electrical generator ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176593 | Wind Generator - The wind generator includes a propeller, a speed sensor, a processor, at least two generators and a distributor. When the speed sensor detects that a wind speed or rotation-speed of a generator exceeds a threshold, the other generator joins to be in cooperation with it for reducing rotation-speed of the generators and increasing wind generation. Similarly, additional generators join to be in cooperation if rotation-speed of the propeller is still overhigh. No more generators join to cooperate if the rotation-speed is under the threshold. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176594 | AUXILIARY POWER GENERATION APPARATUS - An auxiliary power generation apparatus for powering an ancillary electrical load comprises an apparatus comprising a combustor arranged for disposal in an exhaust conduit of a reciprocating engine, a compressor arranged in fluid communication with an inlet of the combustor for the supply of compressed air to the combustor, a turbogenerator arranged for converting combustion product from the combustor into electrical energy, and a controller for controlling the supply of electrical energy to the ancillary electrical load. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176595 | TORQUE NEUTRALIZING TURBINE MOORING SYSTEM - The present invention is a floating platform capable of supporting a turbine assembly. The platform and turbine assembly may be configured so as to resist drag. Drag may be absorbed by holding members attached to the present invention above and below the moment center. Furthermore a pivoting cable may be incorporated in the turbine assembly whereby the turbine assembly is moveable and thereby able to absorb drag that is exercised upon a non-moveable rigidly positioned turbine as excessive torque on the turbine rotors. The turbine assembly is further pivotable between vertical (working) and horizontal (transportable) positions. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176596 | Electrical energy generation using hydro-voltaic (HV) cells - Inverse magneto hydrodynamics is employed to exploit natural movement of ocean water at coastal facilities using arrays of tubes to channel the water through orthogonal magnetic fields to generate DC voltage. Each such tube houses a plurality of serially arranged hydro-voltaic cells to produce electrical energy without mechanical movement. The tubes are preferably arranged to produce improved land use efficiency as compared to other known renewable energy generating systems such as photo-voltaic and wind turbines. A pumped salt water version is also disclosed. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176597 | Fluid-based electrical generator - The fluid-based electrical generator utilizes driven flow of a fluid to power an electrical generator for driving an external electrical device. The generator includes a reservoir having at least one sidewall and a floor. A motor coupled to a rotating shaft is mounted external to the reservoir, and a propeller is secured to the rotating shaft. The propeller is driven by the motor and is positioned within the reservoir for generating fluid flow. A rotating support having at least one vane secured thereto is rotatably secured to the floor of the reservoir, and the rotating support is driven to rotate by the fluid flow. An axle is further provided, with a lower end thereof being secured to the rotating support. The electrical generator is coupled to an upper end of the axle, with rotation of the axle driving the electrical generator to produce electricity for the external device. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176598 | Wind power generator structure - A wind power generator structure includes a wind power generating module, a man-made wind generating module, a hollow receiving module and a wind-guiding module. The wind power generating module has a generator set and a fan pivoted on the generator set. The man-made wind generating module has a man-made wind generator. The man-made wind generator has an outlet facing the fan, and an external power device supplies a power source to the man-made wind generator for generating wind that passes through the outlet. The hollow receiving module has a hollow receiving casing, and the hollow receiving casing has an inlet portion and an outlet portion respectively formed on its inlet side and outlet side. The fan is received in the hollow receiving casing, and the wind-guiding module has a wind-guiding tube communicating with the outlet of the man-made wind generator and the inlet portion of the hollow receiving casing. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176599 | JET AIR RECOVERY GENERATOR AND JET BLAST DEFLECTOR - A combination of an air recovery generator and blast deflector for generating energy on the ground from horizontally discharged air from an aircraft on the ground and for deflecting the discharged air upwardly comprising: a) a laterally elongate frame having a sloping front face covered with a skin, so that air horizontally discharged against the face will be diverted upwardly enhancing comfort and safety for people on the ground; and, b) a pivoted bladed wheel attached to, and positioned in front of the frame, so that the horizontally discharged air will rotate the wheel thereby generating electricity when the discharged air is upwardly deflected. A method of generating electrical power from air discharged from an aircraft on the ground comprises the steps of: a) providing an air recovery generator having, i) a base, ii) a cylindrical bladed wheel pivotably attached to the base, and iii) a generator turned by the bladed wheel to thereby generate power; and, b) positioning the air recovery generator immediately in front of a blast deflector having an elongate sloping front face, so that the horizontally discharged air will rotate the wheel thereby generating electricity before the discharged air is upwardly deflected. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176600 | WIND POWER GENERATOR EQUIPPED WITH A COOLING SYSTEM - A wind power generator has a nacelle; a hub rotatable about an axis of rotation with respect to the nacelle; at least two blades fitted to the hub; an electric machine which is fitted to the nacelle, is bounded by an inner surface extending about the axis of rotation, and has a rotor and a stator; and a cooling system for airflow cooling the electric machine, and which has a deflector body for defining a gap between the deflector body and the electric machine and guiding the airflow into the gap. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176601 | BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR A WIND TURBINE - The invention relates to a bearing arrangement, especially for a wind turbine, for transmitting radial and axial forces, two bearing partners being provided that are twistable relative to one another about an axis. The bearing partners each comprise a support area, between which a bearing block is arranged to be insertable in an actuating direction in order to generate a normal force that acts upon the support areas. The bearing block is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to one of the bearing partners. The aim of the invention is to design an improved bearing arrangement which overcomes the drawbacks of the prior art. In particular, the aim is to design a wear-resistant and maintenance-friendly bearing arrangement for an azimuth bearing of a windturbine. Furthermore, an optional aim of the invention is to make it possible to simultaneously use the bearing arrangement as an active brake. Said aim is achieved by the features of independent claim | 2010-07-15 |
20100176602 | SOLAR POWER PLANT AND METHOD AND/OR SYSTEM OF STORING ENERGY IN A CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER PLANT - A method for storing heat from a solar collector CSTC in Concentrating Solar Power plants and delivering the heat to the power plant PP when needed. The method uses a compressed gas such as carbon dioxide or air as a heat transfer medium in the collectors CSTC and transferring the heat by depositing it on a bed of heat-resistant solids and later, recovering the heat by a second circuit of the same compressed gas. The storage system HSS is designed to allow the heat to be recovered at a high efficiency with practically no reduction in temperature. Unlike liquid heat transfer media, our storage method itself can operate at very high temperatures, up to 3000° F., a capability which can lead to greater efficiency. Due to material constraints and cost considerations in the rest of the system the maximum temperature is presently limited to between 1700° F. and 2000° F. The method can be applied to all current solar collector designs. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176603 | TWO-STAGE COOLING FAN FOR AN ELECTRIC GENERATOR - An engine driven generator ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176604 | Pressure and Rotation Activated Electrical Power Generation System - The invention concerns mainly the utilization of gravity, more specifically the weight of a vehicle and the rotation of the wheels that support the vehicle during its motion to produce an electric current within the wheels to be utilized by the vehicle's electrical requirements. The power generation would exist at all times during the motion of the vehicle and could greatly increase the range of electric and electric hybrid vehicles, as well as increasing the MPG of combustion vehicles by reducing the mechanical power consumption of the power generator (alternator) currently utilized to recharge the vehicle's battery. A similarity in all existing terrestrial vehicles which use contact with a surface as the medium and method of transportation is the existence of the weight of the vehicle which forces a pressure against that surface during the mobilization of the vehicle. This downward force contributes as an additional friction working against the efficiency of the locomotion of the vehicle. By utilizing the pressure created at the tangent where the wheel meets the supporting surface through a system of pressure activated power generators positioned within the wheels, an electric current is created which can increase the efficiency of the vehicle without introducing additional friction to the motion of the vehicle due to the fact that the downward force created by gravity exists at all times regardless of the configuration of the vehicle. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176605 | Derivative Electric Generator - This invention is intended to produce enough electricity to power a household or supply a utility grid. The core system includes a DC or AC electric motor which has higher horsepower than required and lower wattage than its generator or alternator counterpart. Both share a power supply. The generator or alternator is regulated to a higher voltage than the shared power source. These core components are wired in either series or parallel. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176606 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FIXED FREQUENCY POWER GENERATION - A system for modulating a frequency output of a generator coupled to an electric distribution network is described herein. The system includes: a doubly-fed induction generator coupled to a power source selected from at least one of hydropower and fuel combustion, the generator providing an electrical power output having a first frequency based on a rotational speed of the generator; a controller for selecting the rotational speed of the generator; and a converter coupled to the generator for changing the frequency of the output to a selected value, in response to selecting the rotational speed. Methods for modulating a frequency output of a generator coupled to an electric distribution network are also described. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176607 | Modular Bumper System - A modular reconfigurable bumper system for an off road vehicle includes a center base mountable to the front of the vehicle. The center base has ends, a top face, and a front face. A pair of first mounting locations having associated mounting holes are located on the front face of the center base adjacent its ends and a pair of second mounting locations having associated mounting holes are located on the top face adjacent the ends of the center base. A pair of third mounting locations are located on the ends of the center base. A plurality of optional accessories including end plates, end extenders, an overrider, a prerunner, a stinger, and D-rings are selectively mountable to the center base, all via the first, second, and third mounting locations. The system also includes a rear bumper assembly mountable to the back of the vehicle and having a hinged spare tire carrier and D-rings selectively attachable to the rear bumper via common fourth mounting locations. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176608 | Bumper Assemblies With Independently Aligned Garnishes and Reflectors - A bumper assembly for a vehicle may include a bumper cover with a garnish ring and a reflector disposed therein. The garnish ring may include a garnish connector and a reflector bracket that includes a reflector connection hole. The bumper cover may include a receptacle that includes a garnish bracket with a clearance hole and a connector opening that corresponds to the garnish connector. When the garnish ring is positioned in the receptacle, the garnish connector may be received in the connector opening thereby aligning the garnish ring with the bumper cover and the clearance hole with the reflector connection hole. The reflector may include a connector post when disposed in the garnish ring, the connector post may extend through the reflector connection hole and the clearance hole and be fastened to the reflector bracket such that the reflector is aligned with the garnish ring. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176609 | Vehicle Bumper Assembly - A vehicle bumper assembly is provided with a bumper cover attachable to a body of a vehicle, the bumper cover having an inner surface defining a groove portion. The vehicle bumper assembly further provides an energy absorbing member with a base to be fixedly secured to a bumper of a vehicle and a bracket coupled to the body of the vehicle, the bracket defining a protrusion portion to engage with the groove of the bumper cover. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176610 | BUMPER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A bumper of a motor vehicle includes a cross member which is disposed transversely to a side rail of a motor vehicle frame and has a U-shaped cross section formed by a wall and two legs extending from opposite ends of the wall Extending longitudinally in a direction of the cross member is a reinforcement member which has a T-shaped cross section and closes off a front end of the cross member. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176611 | ELECTRICALLY-OPERATED ANIMAL EXCREMENT COLLECTOR - The invention relates to an electrically-operated animal excrement collector comprising two units. The first unit includes a handle, switches and internally-wound leash and a external leash, a LED, a battery and a motor which drives a shaft or endless screw and internal wiring. The second unit includes claws formed by bars which terminate in an angle and which are secured to a supporting element and joined to a cylinder and the endless screw. The claws serve as a bag-securing mechanism. The assembly can be provided with an LED, a leash and a compartment for storing bags. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176612 | VACUUM LIFTING DEVICE FOR LIFTING AND HANDLING OF OBJECTS - A vacuum lifting device with a contractible and extensible suction tube and a suction cup, which device is provided with a valve house having an interior that is communicating with the interior of the suction tube. The valve house has an aperture for inlet of air and a valve device for regulating the air inlet by a valve body that is actuated by a rotary cam disc which is rotatable together with a rotary hand grip, which cam disc has a periphery designed to continuously displace the valve body an adjustable distance essentially perpendicular to the turning axis of the cam disc in dependence on the turning angle of the hand grip. A steep increase of the cam disc radius makes possible at need a stepwise displacement of the valve body in addition to the regulated distance. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176613 | Suspension device - A suspension device for receiving a load includes a U-shaped lifting arm, a mounting plate for receiving a load and provided on the lifting arm, a guide rod extending between the legs of the U-shaped lifting arm, a suspending fishplate displaceable along the guide rod for suspending the suspension device from a lifting/support unit, and a damping member arranged between one of the legs of the U-shaped arm and the suspending fishplate, with a stiffness of the damping member being selected to a predetermined angle to a horizontal. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176614 | RELEASABLE LIFTING LINK - A lifting link for anchors embedded in concrete panels is disclosed having a shackle with a recessed cross bridge. A part circular latch rotates within a chamber of a hollow toroidal ring. The chamber has a circular longitudinal axis. The upper portion of the ring is formed into a U-shaped slot through which a handle of the latch rotates. A transverse slot accepts the head of anchor. The shackle bears against the exterior surface of the U-shaped slot. The radius of curvature of the exterior surface has a centre which is not coincident with the centre of the radius of curvature of the chamber axis. Thus the centre of lift of the shackle is worked away from the adjacent surface of the concrete panel, thereby saving the surface from damage during lifting. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176615 | MULTI-FINGERED ROBOT HAND - A multi-fingered robot hand having a minimum required number of joints in finger mechanisms and capable of stably grasping a variety of articles. The multi-fingered robot hand includes: a first palm portion ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176616 | VIBRATION DAMPENING SYSTEMS FOR OVERHEAD FRAME STRUCTURES - Embodiments of the invention relate to providing a vibration dampening system for an overhead frame structure used with a vehicle. The system involves the provision of one or more dampening members and/or components between portions of one or more members forming the overhead frame structure. The dampening members or components are compressed when certain portions of the members are set in position. As a result, the vibration and contact normally encountered between the portions and/or interconnecting brackets is limited, and in turn, the stress normally experienced by the one or more fastener assemblies holding the portions and/or the interconnecting brackets due to such vibration is also limited. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176617 | MOTOR VEHICLE APRON TRIM ELEMENT - An arrangement of a trim element on a carrier for accessing an area located behind the trim element, wherein a rear surface of the trim element includes a first supporting mechanism including a series of lower and upper clips engageable with matching clips on the carrier, and the arrangement further includes a second mechanism supporting the trim element so that the trim element can be removed in at least two successive movements in at least two directions chosen from the transverse, vertical, and longitudinal directions. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176618 | In-ambulance cot shut-off device - An ambulance cot is disclosed and the ambulance cot having a base frame configured for support on a surface, a litter frame configured for supporting thereon a patient and an elevating mechanism interconnecting the base frame and the litter frame and configured to interconnect the litter frame and the base frame in order to facilitate movement of the base frame and the litter frame toward and away from each other. A control mechanism is provided on the cot which is configured to facilitate the movement of the base frame and the litter frame toward each other and at differing speeds predicated on at least one of whether the base frame is supported on the surface and the litter frame is supported by an external support separate from the elevating mechanism. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176619 | PORTABLE COLLAPSIBLE STRETCHER - A lightweight, collapsible and portable stretcher for effective use under extreme circumstances such as use in disaster and war affected terrains. The stretcher includes a wheel assembly having an alternative use as a container for the collapsible stretcher. The invention has particular advantages in military or disaster environments in that it allows one person, a carrier, to perform an evacuation of an injured person, whereas prior art stretchers require two or more persons to effectuate an evacuation of an injured person. Additionally, the carrier person can utilize the stretcher to transport or pull an injured person while reserving independent functions of his or her hands. Accordingly, the lightweight collapsible and portable stretcher can be operated hands-free by a single carrier person. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176620 | SELF-SUPPORTING BENCH ASSEMBLY FOR PERSONNEL TRANSPORT - A seating system for a vehicle having a cargo bed including a bench assembly for providing seating for personnel. The bench assembly includes a bottom frame assembly having opposing longitudinal edges and a plurality of slats attached to the bottom frame assembly to provide a platform for the seat slats. A back assembly is provided extending from one of the longitudinal edges of the bench assembly. A bracket assembly interconnects the back assembly to the bottom frame assembly. The bracket assembly includes an elongated slot portion and a latch portion permitting the back assembly to translate relative to the bench assembly and pivot relative to the bracket assembly to keep the back assembly erect in a first position and to be disposed in a non-supporting or second position when not in use. A plurality of leg assemblies are attached to the bottom frame assembly in a manner that permits them to be extended in a first position and retracted into a nested position within the bottom frame assembly in a second position so that the entire seating assembly may be stowed in a compact manner. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176621 | Device for Energy Absorption Upon Impact for Automotive Vehicle Seat, Seat and Automotive Vehicle Comprising the Device - Device for energy absorption in particular for an automotive vehicle seat upon impact, said device comprising a first element substantially in the form of a plate with a hole and a second element inserted in the hole, said first element comprising a series of cutouts that are successive along a deformation direction and define a series of yokes between each other extending along a direction of elongation transversal to the direction of deformation, said yokes having each a length along the direction of elongation, said length increases strictly from one yoke to the next according to the distance of the yokes in relation to the second element and the yokes having an overall concavity turned towards the second element. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176622 | METHOD OF PROVIDING A VEHICLE BODY WITH ONE OF FOUR DIFFERENT TOPS - A method of manufacturing a vehicle, alternatively, with a hardtop version, an entry level soft top module, a five-bow soft top module, or a retractable hardtop module. Any one of the four tops may be assembled on an automotive vehicle having a substantially common body structure with only minor modifications to the vehicle body being required to accept any one of the four different vehicle tops. A vehicle body architecture is provided that is configured to selectively receive one of four different style roofs on a roof mounting bracket that is attached to the side walls of the vehicle. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176623 | SEAT CARRIER ARRANGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION FOR A BUS - The invention relates to a seat carrier arrangement for a vehicle seat ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176624 | OPERATOR'S CAB SUPPORTING APPARATUS OF WORK MACHINE - A rear limiting mechanism ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176625 | RETRACTABLE ROOF AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME - A retractable roof includes a roof member | 2010-07-15 |
20100176626 | TRAY APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A tray apparatus includes a bib portion and a tray portion. The bib portion is sized and dimensioned to be positioned about an individual. The tray portion substantially surrounding the bib portion so as to provide a surface for providing a sanitary barrier. The tray apparatus further includes a loop member connected to the tray portion for keeping the tray portion taut or for collapsing the tray apparatus. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176627 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT INSERT - There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176628 | VEHICLE SEAT STABILIZATION SYSTEM AND A STABILIZATION DEVICE - A vehicle seat stabilization system configured for minimizing downward displacement of a seat cushion upon vehicle impact includes a vehicle seat and a stabilization device. The seat has a first and second vertical position and includes the cushion, a torque tube, mounting arrangement, slide assembly, and lift linkage. The device is configured for minimizing downward displacement of the cushion upon vehicle impact and includes a piston, rod, first cylinder, and a second cylinder disposed entirely within and cooperating with the first cylinder to define a conduit. The piston divides the second cylinder and defines a first and second chamber in fluid communication via the conduit. The device includes fluid and a member disposed within the second cylinder moveable upon vehicle impact to seal off fluid communication between the conduit and the second chamber to minimize downward displacement of the cushion upon impact when the seat is in the second position. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176629 | SEAT APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A seat apparatus for vehicle includes a slide mechanism including a lower rail adapted to be fixed to a vehicle floor and an upper rail movably supported relative to the lower rail and adapted to be fixed to a first end portion of a seat frame, a belt anchor connected to a seat belt fixed to the seat frame, a wire member arranged below a second end portion of the seat frame and having ends adapted to be fixed to the vehicle floor, and a separating load transmission mechanism including a wire member retaining device connected to the belt anchor, the wire member retaining device being relatively movable along the wire member in a normal operation and retaining the wire member to lock the relative movement in a case where a separating load equal to or greater than a predetermined level is applied to the belt anchor. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176630 | SEAT-BACK FRAME AND VEHICLE SEAT - A seat-back frame of a seat-back comprises at least a pair of right and left side frames, a pressure receiving member disposed between the side frames, and wires for connecting the pressure receiving member to the side frames, respectively; wherein the wire is connected to the side frames through link members which are operable relative to the side frames, respectively, and wherein the link members are so configured that the wire is urged toward a forward side of the seat-back frame by tension springs. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176631 | Baby Seat Rocker System - A rocker mechanism for a baby seat, having: a housing; a rotatable member in the housing; a drive mechanism for rotating the rotatable member; a power source for the drive mechanism; a projection on the rotatable member; a first line anchor on the housing; a second line anchor on the housing; and a line wrapped around the projection, the line having a fixed end connected to the first line anchor, a mid-portion connected to the second line anchor, and a free end, wherein the free end of the line repeatedly moves towards and away from the housing as the rotatable member rotates in the housing. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176632 | TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL INTERFACE FOR PASSENGER SEAT - An aircraft passenger seat position control apparatus is provided. The control apparatus includes a plurality of seat actuators operable to adjust the passenger seat to a selected one of a plurality of discrete seat positions and a touch-sensitive control interface having a plurality of touch-responsive sites thereon corresponding to the plurality of discrete seat positions. The control interface communicates with the plurality of seat actuators and is positioned in proximity to the aircraft passenger seat for use by a passenger seated in the passenger seat. The control interface is also adapted to output a signal to the plurality of seat actuators in response to a touch-selected position by the passenger to thereby adjust the position of the aircraft passenger seat to selected one of the plurality of discrete seat positions. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176633 | VEHICLE SEAT PAD - A pad is adapted to set on a seat pan included in a vehicle seat. The pad includes a cushion on the seat pan and a cushion cover on the cushion. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176634 | CONNECTING ARRANGEMENT FOR ARTICLES OF FURNITURE - A connecting arrangement for articles of furniture, such as seating furniture and/or tables of the type used in an office environment. A pair of articles of furniture are positioned adjacent to one another, each including a downwardly-opening channel along a lower portion of its side. An elongate connector spans the distance between the channels and has opposite side portions in respective engagement with the channels to connect the furniture articles together in a manner wherein the connector may be visually hidden in use. If one, or both, of the connected articles of furniture includes upholstered sides, the upholstery is compressed upon abutting engagement of the articles of furniture to generate a separation force which is resisted by the connector and aids in maintaining the connector in secure engagement with the channels of the adjacent articles of furniture. The connector may have substantially the same length as a distance between front and rear legs of the articles of furniture, such that the connector is engageable with the front and/or rear legs to restrain movement of the articles of furniture in a front-to-back direction with respect to one another. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176635 | FOLDAWAY CHILD BOOSTER SEAT - A portable, collapsible child booster seat for a vehicle comprises a collapsible seat member that removably rests on a vehicle seat with collapsible arm rests extending upwardly from opposite sides of the seat member. The seat member includes an upper seating surface supported on a collapsible scissors frame seat base. The seat base is raisable to a deployed position and collapsible to a storage position. The arm rests comprise horizontal arms pivotably mounted on raisable legs. The arm rests have a deployed position, wherein the legs extend upwardly from the seat base and the arms extend forwardly, and a collapsed position, wherein the legs and arms are in a generally horizontal position adjacent the sides of the seat base. The arm rests and seat base are operably interconnected, such that raising or lowering the arm rests between their deployed and collapsed positions causes deployment and collapse of the seat base. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176636 | BUFFERING DEVICE FOR CHAIR - A buffering device for chair is disposed between a first part of a chair and a second part which is capable of pivoting with respect to the first part and between a first position and a second position. The buffering device is capable of keeping driving the second part to swivel back to the first position, and when the second part is located at the second position, the amount of deformation of an elastic member of the elastic member increases. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176637 | CHAIR (VARIANTS) - The device is embodied in four variants. The home chair comprises a three-dimensional frame with a seat pivotally connected thereto in such a way that it is tiltable forward and up-and-down, a seat arresting device, a smooth displacement compensator, a reset mechanism embodied in the form of an oil-gas damper and a backrest, the tilt angle with respect to the seat is less than 90° and the distance between the top edge and the seat is less than 250 mm. The school variant is provided with a smooth displacement compensator and a reset mechanism embodied in the form of a spring. The child variant is adjustable in the vertical and horizontal planes, thereby making it possible to select the optimal sitting parameters of a child during the growth thereof, and comprises a seat provided with a tilt angle adjusting unit, a smooth displacement compensator and a reset mechanism. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176638 | VEHICLE SEAT WITH FOLDABLE BACKREST PART - A vehicle seat is provided with a seat part with a backrest part that can be folded over in the direction of the seat part. The seat part with respect to the vehicle longitudinal direction comprises a front seat part and a back seat part of which the front seat part for forming a base for the backrest part can be transferred into a forward folded position and the back seat part is stationarily arranged on a vehicle structure. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176639 | CHAIR THAT AIDS THE READYING OF THE OCCUPANT OF A LAY-DOWN BLIND - One embodiment of a reclining chair for placement in a lay-down blind. The chair aids the readying of its occupant. The chair reclines by the backrest pivoting on a hinge at the back of the seat. The chair aids the occupant in sitting up by providing pivotal force to the backrest. The pivotal force is provided by torsion springs in the hinge. The Other embodiments are described and shown. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176640 | BEARING BUSH FOR SEAT RECLINING DEVICE AND SEAT RECLINING DEVICE - A bearing bush, disposed in a shaft hole of an external gear of a seat reclining device, which slidingly contacts wedge-shaped pieces. The seat reclining device has a differential transmission mechanism for adjusting an open angle of a hinge connecting a seating surface of a seat and a backrest thereof to each other. The differential transmission mechanism has an internal gear; an external gear, having a smaller number of teeth than the internal gear, which engages the internal gear; a pair of the wedge-shaped pieces disposed in a circular arc-shaped gap formed between the shaft hole of the external gear and a shaft of the internal gear with tapered ends of the wedge-shaped pieces opposed to each other; and a compression coil spring for imparting an elastic force to the wedge-shaped pieces in a direction in which the wedge-shaped pieces depart from each other. When the wedge-shaped pieces are moved in sliding contact with the bearing bush inside the circular arc-shaped gap with the wedge-shaped pieces being pressed by a cam provided on the shaft of the internal gear, the external gear disengages from the internal gear, whereby the open angle of the hinge is adjustable. A sliding surface of the bearing bush is formed of a fluorocarbon resin composition containing fluorocarbon resin to which thermoplastic resin, carbon fibers, and molybdenum disulfide are essentially added. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176641 | VEHICLE SEATS - According to this invention, there are provided a stopper stopping forward pivoting of a seat back at the position of a forwardly tilted state, a stopper operation mechanism, a reclining mechanism switching the seat back between a free state in which it can be pivoted with respect to a seat cushion and a lock state in which it cannot be pivoted with respect thereto, a reclining lever, and a connection lever. Through operation of operation levers the seat back is placed in the free state via the stopper operation mechanism, the connection lever, and the reclining lever, and the stopper is moved via the stopper operation mechanism. And, between the stopper operation mechanism and the reclining lever is provided a retention mechanism that retains the stopper at a position to which the stopper is moved. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176642 | CHAIR ARM THAT IS ROTATABLY FOLDED AND ASSEMBLY-FREE - A chair arm is rotatably folded and assembly-free, which is applicable for a new type folding chair, said chair arm comprising a back panel pin, an arm, a fixation for the pin, and a connection screw. The back panel and the arm are connected through the screw via a screw hole formed on the top end of the arm with said screw hole being a rotation center. The pin is fixed on a side of the back panel, the fixation for the pin comprises an arm housing, an unlocking hand knob, a locking member, an elastic member and a fixation screw, a slide slot is formed on the inner side of the arm housing facing the back panel, when the back panel is rotated, the screw hole on the top end of the arm functions as a rotation center, the pin on the back panel contacts the locking member through the guide slot on the arm, the locking member slides inside the guide slot on the arm as acted on by the pin, when the pin enters into the inner side of the locking member, the lock member is reset as acted on by the elastic member, and the locking member and the guide slot on the arm form a locking hole for locking the back panel pin. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176643 | Universal Arm Assembly Connection For Furniture Members - An arm attachment system for a furniture member assembly includes a furniture member having a support frame. An attachment member is connected to the support frame. First and second connection members are individually fixed at opposing ends of the attachment member each extending vertically upward from the attachment member and individually positioned outward of a right hand side or a left hand side of the furniture member. Identically configured first and second arm assemblies each include first and second brackets. Each bracket includes a connection member receiving cavity opening downwardly. Each cavity is adapted to receive one of the first or second connection members upwardly into the cavity such that the first and second arm assemblies can be interchangeably connected at either a right hand side or a left hand side of the furniture member. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176644 | LEG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A SMALL CHILD - A vehicle includes a front seat and a rear seat. A leg support assembly is secured to the front seat and moveable between the open position and the closed position. The leg support assembly is at least partially supported on the rear seat when located in the open position. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176645 | CHAIRS/BENCHES AND TOILET BASIN FOR SEAT BATH, FOR THERAPEUTICAL PURPOSES - “CHAIRS/BENCHES AND TOILET BASIN FOR SEAT BATH, FOR THERAPEUTICAL PURPOSES”, comprising edge ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176646 | Panel - A panel having particular utility in a chair or other apparatus for receiving an occupant in a seated position includes an envelope of resilient material having at least one small opening for receiving a substantially rigid and U-shaped envelope support frame. The envelope support frame is inserted into the envelope through the opening and positioned inside the envelope to tension the resilient material of the envelope in one or more tension zones. A rear support frame bar is then inserted into the opening and connected to the envelope support frame. The small opening may then be sewn closed, knitted, or heat sealed. The width of each tension zone when the envelope is in its relaxed state is different than the width of each immediately adjacent tension zone. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176647 | Slide Fastener Element, Cushion Arrangement and Vehicle Seat - A slide fastener element, cushion arrangement, vehicle seat or interior covering part. The slide fastener element includes a flexible, foamable lattice that is provided with a plurality of holes, and a plurality of slide fastener teeth secured directly to the lattice. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176648 | Method Of Producing A Support Pin Component - A method of producing a support pin component for attachment to a reclining part of a vehicle seat and for insertion into a support receiver of a seat frame. The support pin component has an attachment region for attachment to the reclining part of the vehicle seat, and a pin for the pivotable insertion into a support receiver of the seat frame. The support pin component is produced as a shaped part of sheet steel, for example in a progressive composite process. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176649 | PRETENSIONER AND SEAT BELT APPARATUS - [Object] A pretensioner and a seat belt apparatus are provided that can diffuse the heat of high-temperature gas and prevent the heat from concentrating locally on a wire. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176650 | METHOD OF ATTACHING WHEEL OVERLAYS - A decorative overlay comprised of thin plastic or metal may be securely fastened to a wheel using one or more preformed, solid, dimensionally stable, heat-activatable adhesive bodies. The use of such adhesive bodies offers significant processing and performance advantages over conventional methods for cladding wheels. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176651 | VEHICLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - A vehicle wheel assembly for a four-wheeled vehicle having a passenger compartment is provided. A vehicle wheel is adapted to be mounted to the four-wheeled vehicle for rotation about an axis. A disc ring is mounted to the vehicle wheel for rotation with the vehicle wheel. A caliper is adapted to be mounted to the four-wheeled vehicle radially inward from the disc ring to selectively contact the disc ring and impede rotation thereof. A vehicle wheel system may be provided with a pair of vehicle wheels, a pair of disc rings and a pair of calipers. A vehicle wheel system may be provided with a second pair of vehicle wheels, a second pair of disc rings and a second pair of calipers. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176652 | BRAKING DEVICE - A braking device includes: an input member configured to interlock with a displacement of a brake pedal; an output member which is movable relatively to and independently of the input member and is configured to generate a fluid pressure in a master cylinder; a braking mechanism configured to exert a braking force on a wheel by the fluid pressure generated in the master cylinder; drive means configured to drive the output member independently of the input member; and a clutch mechanism which is provided between the input member and the output member and configured to engage the input member with the output member so as to allow the input and output members to uniformly move when the output member is not driven by the drive means, and to cancel the engagement between the input member and the output member when the output member is driven by the drive means. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176653 | BRAKE APPARATUS - A brake apparatus includes a master cylinder generating a master cylinder hydraulic pressure corresponding to a pressing operation to a brake pedal, a braking mechanism, a pressurizing mechanism generating a brake fluid pressure by use of a motor irrespective of the pressing operation, a control portion controlling an electric current applied to the motor corresponding to the pressing operation, a valve, a hydraulic pressure sensor detecting the brake fluid pressure generated by the pressurizing mechanism, and a failure determining portion executing a failure determination of the motor on the basis of the brake fluid pressure detected by the hydraulic pressure sensor by adjusting the degree of opening of the valve so as to be a interrupting position for interrupting the flow of the brake fluid pressure and by applying an electric current to the motor in order to generate the brake fluid pressure so as to be a predetermined pressure. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176654 | THREE-WAY VALVE SIMULATOR FOR A VEHICLE BRAKE SERVO WITH PLAY COMPENSATION - The three-way valve simulator ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176655 | CONTROLLER FOR AC ELECTRIC TRAIN - In a controller for an AC electric train capable of power running and regenerative running, and capable of detecting a power failure in an AC overhead wire for supplying AC electric power, a power failure in the AC overhead wire is swiftly and reliably detected. A power failure detector provided in an electric-train control unit includes a specific-frequency-signal calculating unit that extracts a current component corresponding to a specific-frequency set value from a main-transformer output-current detection signal and outputs an extracted signal as a specific-frequency current signal, a subtracter that subtracts the main-transformer output-current detection signal from the specific-frequency current signal and outputs a result of the subtraction as a current deviation, and a power-failure detecting unit that compares the current deviation with a predetermined power-failure-detection set value, and outputs a power-failure detection signal when the current deviation is greater than the power-failure-detection set value. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176656 | Independent power supply module for LCD - A power supply module for an LCD includes a system power supply module and a backlight power supply module. The system power supply module is used to drive a display panel module of the LCD. The backlight power supply module utilizes a power factor correction device to convert an input AC voltage to a DC voltage, and then utilizes a DC/AC inverter to convert the DC voltage to an AC driving voltage to drive the backlight module. The power supply module is also applicable to a plurality of LCDs. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176657 | FOUR QUADRANT MOSFET BASED SWITCH - An electronically controlled four quadrant MOSFET based switch in which a pair of drivers are provided in cooperation with a MOSFET. A first one of the drivers is arranged such that when current flow through the MOSFET is to be enabled responsive to a first condition of the control signal, the gate of the MOSFET is driven with an appropriate voltage, and when current flow through the MOSFET is to be disabled responsive to a second condition of the control signal, the gate is driven towards a limit voltage. A second one of the drivers is arranged such that when current flow through the MOSFET is to be enabled the body diode connection of the MOSFET is driven towards the potential of the MOSFET source, and when current flow through the MOSFET is to be disabled the body diode connection is driven towards the limit voltage. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176658 | Power Control Apparatus for Power Strip - In a power control apparatus for a power strip, the power strip includes at least one power outlet being able to supply power when the power strip is empowered. Whether auxiliary power outlets are able to supply power is controlled by the control apparatus. The control apparatus includes a USB connector protruding outward the surface of the power strip, and the USB connector is able to be connected to a computer host, so as to make the signal lines of the USB connector able to receive signals from the computer host and to deliver the computer signals to a comparison circuit for being compared with a reference level through a signal isolation circuit and a filter circuit. Once the output signal of the filter circuit is lower than the reference level, the comparison circuit outputs the signal to the amplifier circuit for being amplified to drive the relay, so as to deliver the AC power to each power outlet of the power strip. Therefore the auxiliary power outlets of the power strip are able to supply power. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176659 | POWER TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE, POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND LOAD STATE DETECTION CIRCUIT - There is provided a power transmission control device provided in a power transmission device included in a contactless power transmission system in which power is transmitted from the power transmission device to a power receiving device by electromagnetically coupling an elementary coil and a secondary coil and the power is supplied to a load of the power receiving device. The power transmission control device includes a load state detection circuit that detects a load state of the power receiving device on the basis of a first signal from a first end of a resonance capacitor forming a resonant circuit with the elementary coil and a second signal from a second end of the resonance capacitor. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176660 | GALVANIC ISOLATOR - A galvanic isolator having a split circuit element, a polymeric substrate, a transmitter and receiver is disclosed. The split circuit element has first and second portions, the first portion being disposed on a first surface of the substrate and the second portion being disposed a second surface of the substrate. The transmitter receives an input signal and couples a signal derived from the input signal to the first portion. The receiver is connected to the second portion of the circuit element and generates an output signal that is coupled to an external circuit. The galvanic isolator can be economically fabricated on conventional printed circuit board substrates and flexible circuit substrates. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176661 | COMMUNICATIONS IN MULTIPLE-SWITCH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS - A system, device and method to allow communications between switches in an electrical circuit containing three-way and four-way switches. The system, device and method allow any switch in an electrical circuit using conventional wiring for three-way and four-way switches to indicate when voltage is being supplied to the electrical load device in the electrical circuit; if a dimmer is present in the electrical circuit, to indicate the dim level of the load device in the electrical circuit and to command to dim level from any switch; and if a timer is present, to allow any switch to provide a warning indication prior to the timer shutting off the load device, and to allow any switch to reset the timer, preventing the shutoff. | 2010-07-15 |