32nd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100201002 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Provided is a semiconductor device including: a base plate; a thermally conductive resin layer formed on an upper surface of the base plate; an integrated layer which is formed on an upper surface of the thermally conductive resin layer, and includes an electrode and an insulating resin layer covering all side surfaces of the electrode; and a semiconductor element formed on an upper surface of the electrode, in which the integrated layer is thermocompression bonded to the base plate through the thermally conductive resin layer. This semiconductor device excels in insulating properties and reliability. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201003 | Packaging Systems Incorporating Thin Film Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) and Methods of Manufacture - Packaging systems and methods of manufacture are provided. In this regard, a representative system comprises a first layer of liquid crystal polymer (LCP), a first electronic component supported by the first layer, and a second layer of LCP. The first layer and the second layer encase the first electronic component. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201004 | CARBON/EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A CARBON-EPOXY DIELECTRIC FILM USING THE SAME - A carbon/epoxy resin composition and a method of producing a carbon-epoxy dielectric using the same. The carbon/epoxy resin composition includes about 45 volume percent (volume %) to about 50 volume % of an epoxy composition, the epoxy composition including a bisphenol-based epoxy compound and an alicyclic epoxy compound, based on a total volume of the carbon/epoxy resin composition, about 2.0 volume % to about 3.1 volume % of carbon black, based on a total volume of the carbon/epoxy resin composition, about 80 parts by volume to about 104 parts by volume of an acid anhydride-based curing agent, based on 100 parts by volume of the epoxy composition, and about 1 part by volume to about 3 parts by volume of a tertiary alkylamine-based curing catalyst, based on 100 parts by volume of the epoxy composition. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201005 | MICROFLUIDIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A microfluidic component having at least one first polymer layer, which is provided with a microstructure for at least one fluid, and having at least one second polymer layer. It is provided that at least one semiconductor component is situated on the first and/or the second polymer layer. Furthermore, a manufacturing method for such a microfluidic component is described. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201006 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STABLE AND ADJUSTABLE GAS HUMIDIFICATION - Stable and adjustable humidification of a gas are achieved by separating a gas stream into two streams and humidifying one of the gas streams. The desired level of humidification of the final product gas stream can be achieved by adjusting the relative flow rates of the two gas streams so that when they are combined to form a final product gas stream that has the appropriate level of humidity. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201007 | HUMIDIFIER, FILTER UNIT AND ROTATION DRIVE STRUCTURE - A disc-shaped filter unit including a filter main body having a water absorbability and a holder having a non water absorbability is disposed in a vertical orientation, with a part of a circumferential portion thereof immersed in water reserved in a water tank, and is rotated by a rotation drive mechanism in a circumferential direction. The filter unit has an absorptive region and a non-absorptive region arranged adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction. Therefore, in accordance with rotation of the filter unit in the circumferential direction, a state where the absorptive region is immersed and the filter main body of the filter unit absorbs water through a water-conduction hole and a state where the non-absorptive region is immersed and water absorption of the filter main body is prevented by a watertight section having a non water absorbability are continuously alternated. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201008 | STIRRING DEVICE FOR ACTIVATED SLUDGES - The invention relates to a stirring device for activated sludges comprising a stirring body ( | 2010-08-12 |
20100201009 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMING OPHTHALMIC LENS MOLD ASSEMBLIES - Methods and systems are provided for making an ophthalmic lens. The present methods and systems are effecting in coupling two mold sections together at two or more discrete regions. Embodiments of the methods and systems form a bore that extends completely through one of the mold sections and only partially through the other mold section. During formation of the bore, the mold material in proximity to the bore being foamed becomes molten and diffuses from the bore. A portion of the molten mold material is provided at a contact point between the two mold sections and when the molten material cools, the material foams a spot weld between the mold sections. By foaming multiple hollow spot welds in a mold assembly, the two mold sections can be securely coupled to each other during the manufacture of an ophthalmic lens, such as a silicone hydrogel contact lens. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201010 | HIGH ADHESION ACRYLATE COATINGS FOR A PHOTOCHROMIC OPHTHALMIC LENS - A method used to prepare a photochromically-enabled bifocal ophthalmic lens. A lens substrate is injection molded and then a coating is applied to the substrate to form a bifocal surface. The coating is a high adhesive strength acrylate-based coating that contains a small quantity of a polycarbonate-based TPU. The thermoset coating produces an intermediate imbibable bifocal surface. A photochromic solution is subsequently imbibed by contact with the bifocal surface. The TPU acts as an adhesion enhancer so that the coating to substrate integrity is maintained following the imbibing step. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201011 | OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An optical waveguide device which is free from interference with an optical path between a light emitting element and an optical waveguide thereof, and to provide a method of manufacturing the optical waveguide device. A light emitting element ( | 2010-08-12 |
20100201012 | Lens surface with combined diffractive, toric, and aspheric components - In one aspect, the present invention provides an intraocular lens (IOL) that includes an optic comprising an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and a plurality of diffractive zones disposed on one of those surfaces. The surface having the diffractive zones has a profile characterized by a combination of aspheric and toric components. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201013 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A VESSEL FROM A PREFORM, WITH FEEDBACK DEPENDING ON THE DEVELOPMENT POINT OF THE PREFORM - Method for producing a vessel ( | 2010-08-12 |
20100201014 | METHOD FOR MOLDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL FOAM PRODUCTS USING A CONTINUOUS FORMING APPARATUS - A continuous forming apparatus for molding foam material into foam products that includes a first endless belt and a second endless belt that cooperates with the first endless belt to mold the foam material. The continuous forming apparatus may also include a first plurality of cleats and a second plurality of cleats opposed to the first plurality of cleats that support the first endless belt and the second endless belt respectively. The first plurality of cleats may include a three-dimensional abutment surface that provides transverse and lateral support to the first endless belt. Additionally, the continuous forming apparatus may include a first frame disposed to support the first plurality of cleats, a second frame disposed to support the second plurality of cleats, and a drive mechanism for imparting motion to the first endless belt, the second endless belt, the first plurality of cleats, and the second plurality of cleats. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201015 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE GRAFT COPOLYMERIZED RESIN AND MOLDED PRODUCT THEREOF - The present invention provides a method of producing a polyethylene terephthalate graft copolymerized resin, comprising subjecting the following mixture to a homogeneous reaction at a temperature of 250° C. or higher to impart a high melt viscosity to the mixture, the mixture containing (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyethylene terephthalate polyester as a main material, (B) 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of a polymeric polyfunctional epoxy compound containing 7 to 100 epoxy groups in a molecule and having a molecular weight of 1,000 to 300,000 as a coupling agent, (C) 0.01 to 1 part by weight of a metal salt of an organic acid as a coupling reaction catalyst, and (D) 0 to 100 parts by weight of an aromatic alicyclic polyester and/or an aromatic aliphatic polyester each having a carboxyl group in an aromatic nucleus as an auxiliary material. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201016 | FOAMING POLYPROPYLENE RESIN COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING INJECTION-MOLDED FOAMS FROM THE COMPOSITION - Foaming polypropylene resin compositions are excellent in balance between melt tension and flowability, can give injection-molded foams having superior mechanical strength such as impact resistance, and are suited for the production of automobile parts or the like. Processes of the invention produce injection-molded foams from the compositions. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201017 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A MOLDED ARTICLE WITH A LAMINATED STRUCTURE - A method for manufacturing a plastic laminated article comprising a surface layer of a sheet-like surface member and a synthetic resin backing material layer laminated on the surface layer, without causing a fracture or a reduction in wall thickness of the sheet-like surface member. When the male mold is pressed against the contact area of the sheet-like surface member, the temperature of the contact area of the sheet-like surface member gradually falls due to a thermal gradient between the male mold and the contact area of the sheet-like surface member. Simultaneously, the contact area of the sheet-like surface member is not heated directly. In addition, the direction of jet flow of a hot fluid is changed, by fluid guide surfaces, from the center of the sheet-like surface member to the outer periphery, of the sheet-like surface member. When the temperature of the contact area of the sheet-like surface member falls to a predetermined temperature and the tensile strength of the contact area increases to a predetermined value, the male mold is moved downwardly at a predetermined rate and closed against the female mold. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201018 | FORMING DIE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FORMED BODY USING FORMING DIE - In the assembly-completed state, the Lower Mold, the Outer Mold, the Upper Mold, and the “inner mold (the integral body of the Pin-holder and the Pin)” are stacked and fixed in this order from the bottom, and the Pin is coaxially inserted into the First Hole of the Outer Mold and the Second Hole of the Upper Mold. In the assembly-completed state, the molding space for molding the ceramic molded body is formed between the surface of the Pin and the First Hole, and the annular minute gap is formed between the surface of the Pin and the Second Hole. The ceramic slurry poured into the Slurry Reservoir Pres formed on the upper surface of the Upper Mold falls and flows into the molding space through the annular minute gap by virtue of the action of gravity or the like. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201019 | Method and composition for reducing waste in photo-imaging applications - Waste reduction, including hazardous waste reduction in photoimaging processes can be accomplished by improving diffusional resolution of cationic curable compositions. The addition of fluorinated polymers including fluorinated surfactants provides improved diffusional resolution in cationic and/or radical based photoimaging formulations allowing for image accuracy improvements, and reduced product and process waste quantity and disposal cost. These fluorinated surfactants also allow for increased cure speed, and non-hazardous constituent formulations that result in less wasted material and time. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201020 | Nonwoven Spacer Fabrics - The invention provides a non-woven fabric comprising at least two separate but interconnected layers, each of the layers being provided with discrete interconnections so as to provide discrete voids between the two layers of fabric. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201021 | Method for fabricating membrane electrode assembly - Two catalyst electrode layers (CEL) are separately formed on two surfaces of a proton exchange membrane (PEM). The structure and processes are simple in the present invention for obtaining a membrane exchange assembly (MEA) with its thickness controllable. The MEA obtained can have a structure of CEL+PEM+CEL′. If a gas diffusion layer (GDL) is added before obtaining the CEL, a MEA having a structure of GDL+CEL+PEM+CEL′+GDL′ is obtained. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201022 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF TILES - A manufacturing method of tiles includes the steps of: preparing mixed powder having a water content of 2 to 7% by mixing 30 to 80 parts by weight of calcium hydroxide powder or dolomite plaster powder, 20 to 70 parts by weight of porous aggregate, 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a first photocatalyst and water; filling the mixed powder into a mold of a molding machine; forming a formed body by pressurizing the filled mixed powder; curing the formed body in a carbon dioxide atmosphere; and forming a thin layer made of a second photocatalyst on a surface of the formed body. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201023 | METHOD FOR PREPARING COMPOSITE MATERIALS - The invention relates to a method for producing a composite material, that comprises: a—preparing a carbon nanotube-based master mixture according to a method that comprises: mixing the carbon nanotubes in the form of a powder and at least one thermoplastic and/or elastomer polymer matrix in the form of a powder, the amount of carbon nanotubes representing from 2 to 30 wt % relative to the total weight of the powdery mixture; and implementing said mixture into an agglomerated solid physical form; and B—placing said master mixture into a thermoplastic and/or elastomer polymer mixture. The invention also relates to the use of the above master mixture for implementing said method. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201024 | Method for Making an Apertured Web - A method for making apertures in a precursor web using a forming apparatus is provided where the web comprises a film having molecular orientation and the forming apparatus comprises an arrangement of teeth. The orientation of the arrangement of teeth and the molecular orientation of the film are predetermined and modified to provide a relative angle between the orientation of the teeth and the molecular orientation of the film. Apertures formed in the precursor web material have a length and width exhibiting a minimal aspect ratio. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201025 | METHOD FOR MAKING GROUND COATINGS - The invention relates to a method for making a ground coating made of a thermoplastic material, that comprises the steps of (a) depositing a layer of a liquid component on a substrate, the liquid component being selected from a plastisol, an organosol or an SBR rubber emulsion, (b) powdering solid particles on the liquid component layer, and (c) applying press heat in order to form a ground coating having a smooth surface. The invention also relates to a device for obtaining such coatings. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201026 | COMPOSITE COMPONENTS FROM ANAEROBIC DIGESTED FIBROUS MATERIALS - The invention relates to composite components and methods of producing composite components. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of producing a composite component using anaerobically digested biomass. In still yet another embodiment, the method further comprises using liquid effluent from the digester. In still yet another embodiment, the method further comprises wet-mat forming and cold pressing the anaerobically digested biomass and wet-mat drying under heat and pressure. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201027 | MOSAIC-STYLE ART KIT - A mosaic-style art kit is provided. The art kit includes a frame, modeling material, and a guide sheet. The frame includes a peripheral surface operably configured to overlie the guide sheet, and a mosaic-style internal structure having partitions forming cavities for receiving and retaining the modeling material. A front side of the frame is placed on the guide sheet such that the mosaic-style internal structure is aligned with a design on the guide sheet. The design thereby instructs a color of modeling material to be inserted into each cavity of the internal structure. The modeling material is inserted accordingly, and the frame and guide sheet are separated to produce a mosaic-style art product. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201028 | Fabrication method of products with closed channels by injection molding - Disclosed is a fabrication method of products with closed channels by injection molding, which includes: a channel substrate mounting step of mounting a channel substrate comprising a plurality of opened micro-channels thereon to a mold; and a substrate cover molding step of molding a substrate cover by the injection molding on an upper surface of the channel substrate mounted to the mold, the substrate cover being coupled to the channel substrate while being molded. With this, the products with the closed channels can be fabricated without any additional coupling process between the channel substrate having the opened channels and the substrate cover, thereby simplifying a fabrication process and enhancing work efficiency. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201029 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF FLEXIBLE TUBE FOR ENDOSCOPE - Upon starting continuous extrusion, the temperature of a hard resin and a soft resin is increased in extrusion sections. A screw of the extrusion section of the hard resin is set at high rpm at first. The hard resin reaches a maximum temperature α(° C.) by heating of friction with the screw, and comes to have high flowability. Upon starting conveyance of an assembly, a large amount of molten hard resin and a small amount of molten soft resin are extruded onto the periphery of a tubular structure. Upon passage of a point A of the tubular structure under annular discharge throats, the extrusion amount of the hard resin starts gradually decreasing, and the extrusion amount of the soft resin starts gradually increasing. Since the temperature of the hard resin starts dropping a short time after the decrease in the extrusion amount, the hard resin maintains the high flowability. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201030 | GEARWHEEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A GEARWHEEL - The invention concerns a gearwheel ( | 2010-08-12 |
20100201031 | MOLD FOR PRESS APPARATUS, AND OPEN-DRAWING METHOD - This aims to provide a press-apparatus mold capable of improving the yield of a blank while preventing wrinkles and cracks in a finished product, and an open-drawing method according to the press-apparatus mold. Within a range corresponding to the excess thickness portion ( | 2010-08-12 |
20100201032 | COMPRESSION-MOLDING APPARATUS AND COMPRESSION-MOLDING METHOD - [Problem] To suppress the deviation of a synthetic resin to be fed to a metal mold and to enable the to-be-compression-molded synthetic resin to be easily molded into a shape of a pre-molded article that is to be molded. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201033 | Baffled Treatball - A treatball for storing and dispensing pet treats has an elastic body and is restorably compressible in response to an external force applied to the body and has a plurality of spaced-apart internal baffles. A method of making the treatball includes providing an internal mold, introducing an elastomeric material onto the internal mold, molding the elastomeric material into a shape that is representative of the treatball, and extracting the internal mold through an opening in the treatball. Therein, the elastomeric material has sufficient hot tear resistance to allow the internal mold to be extracted through the opening of the treatball without tearing the treatball. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201034 | Method and apparatus for molding a laminated trim component without use of slip frame - An apparatus for producing a molded product from a sheet-form raw material blank has first and second mold tools that each respectively include a respective inner core mold and a respective outer edge mold laterally adjacent thereto. Drive elements drive the outer edge molds relative to a machine frame, and drive the inner core molds relative to the outer edge molds. A molding process involves closing the outer edge molds to hold an edge rim of the material blank while allowing slippage thereof, and then closing the inner core molds to three-dimensionally deform and mold a central portion of the material blank while pulling required additional material by slippage through the outer edge molds. A separate slip frame is not used. The edge rim held by the outer edge molds remains as a permanent mounting rim or flange of the finished molded product. Edge waste is minimized. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201035 | Concrete Infusion Casting - A technique and mechanized system for the production of precast concrete panel material by infusion of premixed concrete into a generally vertical moving form are disclosed. The technique includes infusing premixed concrete through a plurality of infusion nozzles through an infusion slot into an infusion chamber characterized by a hollow structure or form describing a panel shape which is defined by movable members that make up the interior surfaces of the hollow form structure and which move the infused material along at the rate of formation of the panel shape. The formed panel material is subjected to heat and pressure to effect a rapid cure sufficient to stabilize the structure by the time it is discharged from the discharge end of the infusion chamber. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201036 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING PRODUCTS - An injection molding apparatus ( | 2010-08-12 |
20100201037 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF INJECTION-MOLDED ARTICLE OF POLYLACTIC ACID RESIN - A method of manufacturing a polylactic acid resin injection molded article, having the step (1): a step of melt-kneading a polylactic acid resin composition containing a polylactic acid resin and a specified organic crystal nucleus agent, while contacting the composition with a supercritical fluid; and step (2): a step of filling the melted product obtained in step (1) in a die to mold with injection-molding. The manufacturing method of the present invention is used as an advantageous technique as compared with the technique of achieving satisfactory moldability by the addition of plasticizer in the field, for example, which requires a polylactic acid resin molded article having high rigidity. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201038 | METHOD FOR THE TRANSFER OF STRUCTURAL DATA, AND DEVICE THEREFOR - The invention relates to a method for transferring structural information into a functional layer, the functional layer being provided on a support layer in a first step. In a second step, energy is transferred locally through the support layer into the functional layer, so as to cause a modification of the physical and/or chemical properties of the functional layer in the region of this zone. The invention furthermore relates to a device for carrying out the method. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201039 | METHOD OF PREPARING A FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING FORME - A method of making a flexographic printing forme includes the steps of: (1) providing a flexographic support; (2) applying a powder layer on said the support; (3) imagewise jetting a curable composition on the powder layer; (4) at least partially curing the jetted curable composition; (5) repeating steps (2) to (4) until the total thickness of the powder layers is greater than 100 μm; (6) removal of the powder not embedded in the imagewise jetted and at least partially cured composition; and (7) optionally overall post curing. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201040 | INDUCTION HEATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING PARTS USING SAME - The invention concerns a device for heating a surface by induction, in particular for molding or transforming a part made of thermoplastic or thermosetting composite material. The device comprises a body having at least one portion made of magnetic and heating conducting material wherein is provided a plurality of closed cavities proximate the surface to be heated, each cavity surrounding a field winding. The heat produced by induction on the walls of the cavity is transferred by conduction to the heating surface. The distance between the cavities and the position of said cavities relative to the heating surface are such that the heating is substantially uniform on said surface. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201041 | MONOCOMPONENT MONOLAYER MELTBLOWN WEB AND MELTBLOWING APPARATUS - A porous monocomponent nonwoven web contains a bimodal mass fraction/fiber size mixture of intermingled continuous microfibers and larger size fibers of the same polymeric composition. There are at least five times as many microfibers as larger size fibers, and a histogram of the mass fraction of fibers vs. fiber size exhibits a larger size fiber mode greater than 10 μm. The web may be made by flowing fiber-forming material through a die cavity having larger size orifices and at least five times as many smaller size orifices to form filaments, attenuating the filaments into fibers and collecting the attenuated fibers to form the nonwoven web. The web is especially well suited to the manufacture of self-supporting three dimensional articles such as molded cup-shaped respirators and pleated air filters. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201042 | Step and Repeat Imprint Lithography Processes - Methods of forming continuous layers on regions of a substrate are described. Generally, an imprint lithography template may contact liquid positioned on the substrate. The liquid may be cured forming a masking layer, and the imprint lithography template separated from the masking layer. Prior to separation, pressurized gas and/or vacuum may be applied between the template and the substrate. Additionally, during separation, pressurized gas and/or vacuum may be applied between the template and the substrate. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201043 | VINYL ETHER RESIST FORMULATIONS FOR IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY AND PROCESSES OF USE - Coating compositions suitable for UV imprint lithographic applications are disclosed that include at least one vinyl ether crosslinker having at least two vinyl ether groups; at least one diluent comprising a monofunctional vinyl ether compound; and at least one photoacid generator soluble in a selected one or both of the at least one monofunctional ether compound and the at least one vinyl ether compound, wherein the at least one monofunctional ether compound and the at least one vinyl ether compound are free from fluorine and silicon substituents. Also disclosed are imprint processes. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201044 | Production of a Parabolic Curved Mirror - A system and method of producing a parabolic curved mirror are provided. The method includes: placing a plane mirror having a front surface and a back surface on a parabolic shaped form, such that the front surface of the plane mirror is facing the parabolic shaped form; pressing the plane mirror onto the parabolic shaped form, resulting in the parabolic curved mirror; and fixing the parabolic curved mirror by applying an adhesive to the back surface of the parabolic curved mirror. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201045 | EVACUATION PROCESS FOR USE IN A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a method for producing a composite structure comprising fibre reinforced material by means of vacuum assisted resin transfer moulding, where fibre material is impregnated with liquid resin. The method comprises an evacuation process of a mould cavity by initially providing an under-pressure in a part of the mould cavity in order to provide a first vacuum front having a first pressure gradient oriented towards a first side of the forming structure, and a second vacuum front with a second pressure gradient oriented towards a second side of the forming structure, and controlling the first vacuum front and the second front to move towards the first side and the second side of the forming structure, respectively. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201046 | DOUBLE-SIDED SLIP-RESISTANT MATERAL AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A double-sided, slip resistant material is produced using a blown film process which produces a film having an interior heat sealable layer, a core layer of flexible polyolefin and an exterior polyolefin elastomer layer in combination with a blowing agent and optionally grit to produce a double-sided slip resistant material. A number of rollers are provided after nip rollers have fused the film together, and which form part of a machine direction orienter (MDO) that is used in line in the manufacturing process to heat, and then cool and condition (anneal and relieve any stresses and/or thickness inconsistencies in the film) prior to the film being wound onto a roll for storage. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201047 | PROCESS FOR FORMING CONTAINERS, WHICH COMPRISES A STEP OF FLUSHING THE INTERNAL VOLUME OF THE CONTAINER OF VARIABLE DURATION OVER AT LEAST ONE GIVEN COMPENSATION TIME - Process for forming containers from a blank, preferably a preform, made of a thermoplastic, the containers being formed using a stretch-blow moulding machine of rotary type having a blow-moulding mould mounted on the periphery of a carousel rotated continuously about its axis, the blow-moulding mould operating in cyclic manner according to a blow-moulding cycle having the following steps: placing a preheated blank in a blow-moulding mould; closing the blow-moulding mould; blowing the blank in the blow-moulding mould; flushing the inside of the container with a cooling gas, by injecting air thereinto; grasping the blow-moulded container by external gripping means; and opening the blow-moulding mould, which process includes automatically varying the duration of the flushing step at each start of production of the containers, in a temporary and evolving manner for a few minutes to establish in the containers thermal conditions enabling the first containers to be formed at a temperature that gives them a final volume corresponding to the final volume of the containers formed during the stead-state operation of the stretch-blow moulding machine. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201048 | AIR VENTING VALVE OF VULCANISING MOULD - An air venting valve for removing air from a vulcanising mould of a vehicle tyre and method for removing air from a vulcanising mould of a vehicle tyre by the aid of air venting valve, in which air venting valve there is a body ( | 2010-08-12 |
20100201049 | Thermally efficient, cover for metal containment vessel, related system and methods - A thermally efficient cover for the molten metal held in a furnace, tundish, ladle, crucible or other containment vessel. Through substantially horizontal movement, this cover allows for periodic removal, particularly by retraction, for accessing contents of that furnace from a top aperture in the containment vessel. This invention further relates to a covered furnace system and methods of use. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201050 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING A FURNACE MELT - A method and apparatus for accessing a furnace melt are provided. Preferably, the method and apparatus provide for the safe and efficient access to the molten metal melt in a furnace. According to one aspect of the invention used in a steel making process in an electric arc furnace, a furnace aperture plug is reciprocated through a furnace aperture, the furnace aperture plug is retracted from the furnace aperture, access is provided to the molten metal melt in the furnace, and the furnace aperture plug is reinserted into the furnace aperture when the access is concluded. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201051 | BLEEDER VALVE FOR PRESSURIZED FURNACE - A shaft furnace bleeder valve for controlling a gas outflow from the interior of a pressurized furnace to the ambient atmosphere through an exhaust conduit is proposed. The bleeder valve comprises a valve seat associated with the exhaust conduit, a movable closure member having a central closure surface and a peripheral sealing surface cooperating with the valve seat, the closure surface comprising a convex surface at least in proximity to the sealing surface. The valve further has an actuating mechanism, which is connected to the closure member for moving the closure member between a closed position on the valve seat and an open position distant from the valve seat. According to the invention, the closure member comprises a recurved deflection portion at the periphery of the peripheral sealing surface, the recurved deflection portion comprising a deflection surface inclined against the convex surface by an angle in the range of 30° to 70° for imparting to a gas outflow passing between the valve seat and the closure member a velocity component which is opposite to the initial opening movement of the closure member. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201052 | Gas Spring - A gas spring is intended to permanently maintain the sealing performance of a lip in a dust seal without being affected by pressure from a gas sealed inside the spring. A rod body is operates in conjunction with a cylinder body with a gas of a predetermined pressure sealed inside the cylinder body. The rod body is movable into and out of the cylinder body. A rod guide is penetrated by the rod body at a shaft core portion inside a head end portion of the cylinder body. A dust seal has with a lip in sliding contact with an outer circumference of the rod body. A sealed end portion of the cylinder body is in contact with an outer end of the rod guide inside the cylinder body. The dust seal is integrally incorporated at the outer end portion of the rod guide. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201053 | FLUID FILLED TYPE VIBRATION DAMPING DEVICE - A fluid filled type vibration damping device including: an obstructing rubber elastic plate disposed so as to obstruct a communication aperture that connects a pressure receiving chamber and an equilibrium chamber; contact retaining portions arranged on an outer peripheral edge of the rubber plate and held in contact against a partition member; an elastic deformation zone arranged circumferentially between the contact retaining portions of the rubber plate so as to undergo elastic deformation on a basis of pressure differential between the pressure receiving chamber and the equilibrium chamber to be spaced away from the partition member to cause the aperture to open up; and a non-linearizing member provided such that the elastic characteristics of the elastic deformation zone become more rigid in a non-linear manner in association with increase in an amount of its deformation. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201054 | TEMPORARY PROTECTION DEVICE WITH A PIVOTING LOCK - The present invention relates to a lock ( | 2010-08-12 |
20100201055 | Substrate treating apparatus and method for manufacturing semiconductor device - A support section ( | 2010-08-12 |
20100201056 | Single level web conversion apparatus and method - A single level web conversion apparatus is provided. The single level web conversion apparatus includes a web guiding apparatus guiding a web, a former longitudinally folding the web downstream of the web guiding apparatus and a cutting apparatus cutting the folded web into a first signature and a second signature. The web guiding apparatus includes rolls having axes of rotation aligned with a vertical direction that guide the web in a vertical on-edge orientation. The former receives the web in a vertical on-edge orientation and folding the web such that the folded web has a horizontal orientation and travels in a horizontal plane. The first and second signature each travel in the horizontal plane. A method of producing and delivering printed products is also provided. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201057 | PRINTING SYSTEM AND FOLDING MODULE - A printing system includes a media storage module, a printing station for processing a portion of the receiving media, a receiving station for receiving the processed media, and a base member for supporting the printing system on a support surface. A receiving device is configured to receive a folding module for folding the processed receiving media. The receiving device is positioned substantially in a volume extending from the area defined by the cumulative normal projection of the media storage module and the printing station on the support surface, the volume extending perpendicular to the support surface in the direction of the printing station. A guiding device is configured to guide the processed media to one of the receiving station and the folding module. A method of modifying the printing system includes removing a media storage module to create a vacancy and inserting a folding module into the vacancy. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201058 | Web conversion and collating apparatus and method - A web conversion and collating apparatus is provided. The web conversion and collating apparatus includes a cutting apparatus cutting a printed web into a first signature and a second signature, a transport conveyor for transporting the first signature and the second signature away from the cutting apparatus and a first diverter for diverting the first signature from the transport conveyor. The second signature passes by the first diverter on the transport conveyor. A first assembly receives the first signature from the first diverter and a second assembly downstream of the first assembly receives the second signature. A stack receiving conveyor downstream of the first assembly and the second assembly is also included. The stack receiving conveyor receives the first signature and the second signature and the first signature is stacked on the second signature on the stack receiving conveyor. A printing press and a method of producing and collating signatures are also provided. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201059 | Open/close mechanism for paper tray for use in image forming apparatus - An open/close mechanism can be used for paper trays of an image forming apparatus. The open/close mechanism includes a plate member provided on a side of a housing of the image forming apparatus and configured to pivot upon an axis between an open position and a close position, and a box member that is arranged in the housing beneath the plate member and that can be drawn out of the housing from the side. The open/close mechanism includes also includes a restricting unit that is coupled to the plate member and that abuts against the box member when the box member is set in the housing and when the plate member is in the open position thereby restricting detachment of the box member from the housing. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201060 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRAWING IN FLAT MATERIAL PIECES AND IN-REGISTER TRANSPORTATION OF THE FLAT MATERIAL PIECES - A device for pulling in flat-stock pieces and precisely-aligned transporting of the flat-stock pieces at a work station of a machine for processing the flat-stock pieces has a gripper apparatus that grabs a forward edge of a piece of flat stock and accelerates the flat-stock piece, and a sheet pick-up roller that picks up the accelerated piece of flat stock from the gripper apparatus, whereby the sheet pick-up roller has a roller gripper effective at a circumference thereof for grabbing the accelerated piece of flat stock. The roller gripper can move between a closed position in which the piece of flat stock is held fast and an open position in which the piece of flat stock is released. Suction holes operable to be charged with intake air are disposed in a part of a circumference of the sheet pick-up roller following in a direction of rotation behind the roller gripper. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201061 | UNIVERSAL MODULE FOR ENABLING MEASUREMENTS ON COLOR PRINTERS - A measurement module for a printer generally includes a page diverter mechanism configured to selectively divert a sheet of media from a main media path to a module media path; a rotating drum configured to receive the media from the module media path and to affix the media on an outer surface of the drum; a measuring device spaced adjacent to the drum and configured to measure as aspect of the media affixed to the surface of the drum; and a sheet transport configured to remove the media from the drum. According to one embodiment, the module may include a drum with an electrostatic hold-down mechanism that captures a sheet and an axially translating measuring device that is configured to read the entire surface as the drum rotates. The measurement module also allows the printed media to cool to eliminate problems with color measurements due to thermo chromaticity. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201062 | SIDE GUIDE ASSEMBLY WITH VERTICALLY REPOSITIONABLE SIDE GUIDES FOR USE WITH FRICTION SHEET FEEDING MACHINES - A repositionable side guide assembly with vertically repositionable side guides for use with a friction sheet feeding machine. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201063 | PAPER FEEDING APPARATUS WITH PAPER SIZE DETECTORS - A paper feeding apparatus includes a cassette main body that stacks a paper therein, a sidewall that moves in a width direction of the cassette main body, an end wall that moves in a longitudinal direction of the cassette main body, a first movable member that is connected at one end to the sidewall and rotates around a shaft axially fixed to the cassette main body in connection with the sidewall, a second movable member that is connected at one end to the end wall and rotates around a shaft axially fixed to the cassette main body in connection with the end wall, a first detection unit that has a plurality of detection members and detects the size of the paper in the width direction, and a second detection unit that has a plurality of detection members and detects the size of the paper in the longitudinal direction. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201064 | TRANSPORTING DEVICE, IMAGE READING DEVICE, METHOD AND PROGRAM STORAGE MEDIUM - The present invention provides a transporting device that includes: a transport unit that transports a document placed on a document tray; a detector that detects the width of the document placed on the document tray; a controller that controls the transport unit to transport the document when the width of the document detected by the detector is a predetermined definite size, and prohibits the transport unit from transporting the document when the width of the document detected by the detector is a predetermined size that is different from the definite size; and a cancellation unit that cancels the prohibition on the document transportation imposed by the controller. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201065 | Adjustable delivery web conversion apparatus and method - An adjustable delivery web conversion apparatus is provided. The adjustable delivery web conversion apparatus includes a variable cutting apparatus cutting a printed web into a first signature and a second signature, a first assembly receiving the first signature and a second assembly downstream of the first assembly receiving the second signature. Also included are a first delivery section for receiving the first signature from the first assembly, a second delivery section for receiving the second signature from the second assembly and a stack receiving conveyor for receiving the first signature and the second signature. The first delivery section is movable between a first delivery and a first non-delivery position. The second delivery section is movable between a second delivery position and a second non-delivery position. The stacking receiving conveyor is movable between a conveying position and a non-conveying position. A method of producing and delivering signatures is also provided. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201066 | Multiple delivery web conversion apparatus and method of producing and delivering variable printed products - A web conversion and delivery apparatus is provided. The web conversion and delivery apparatus comprises a first delivery for transporting printed products, a second delivery for transporting printed products and a cutting apparatus upstream of the first delivery and the second delivery. The cutting apparatus is capable during a first print job of cutting first images of the fixed image length into first printed products for delivery to the first delivery. The second delivery is inactive during the first print job. The cutting apparatus is capable during a second print job of cutting second images of the fixed image length into second printed products for delivery to the first delivery and the second delivery. The second printed products have a length that is different from the first printed products. A printing press and a method of producing and delivering printed products of variable lengths are also provided. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201067 | Bumper Air Hockey Table Top - A structure for air hockey table top is provided, including a surface and a plurality of bumper units surrounding the surface,. The bumper units form a frame surrounding the surface with two openings located at the centers of two opposite sides of the surface to form goals. According to the present invention, the bumper units surrounding the surface are made of strong elastic material to rebound the puck to sustain the speed of the game. In addition, the bumpers may be hidden under a surrounding canopy around the surface so as to prevent from interfering with the movement of the pushers by the players. As the present invention uses no air generation and vent mechanism, the present invention provides a cost-effective and simple structure of air hockey table top for subsequent maintenance. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201069 | MULTIPLE OBJECTS LOCATION APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS, AND LOCATION METHODS AND ERROR ADJUSTMENT METHODS THEREOF - Location system and location method are provided to identify and measure the positions of multiple objects located on a plane, such as a game board. Each of the objects includes means for transmitting an identification signal. The location system includes at least two sensors and a processor. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes at least two sensors positioned at the peripheral of a plane such as the adjacent corners of a square or rectangular game board for receiving a first and a second identification signals sent by a first object and a second object respectively positioned on the game board. The processor is coupled to the two sensors for identifying and determining the positions of the objects according to the signal strengths and identities of the first and second signals received. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201070 | Dealer Placed Replay Bet for the Game of Craps - A new proposition bet for the game of craps rewards players for establishing and making multiple occurrences of the same point during a single series of dice rolls. The craps players must place the REPLAY™ bet prior to a shooter's initial come out roll. The REPLAY™ bet pays a bettor for making the same point repeatedly with the payout established by a set table based on probabilities of making each respective point number multiple times. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201071 | CARD GAME - A game of chance card game in which Players play, at least initially, against a Dealer/Bank. In one embodiment, the Dealer/Bank hand must qualify and if not Players may continue in action against one another. The object of the game is for a Player to successfully hold five cards whose total numeric value is higher than that of any of the other Players or Dealer at the end of the round. To reach a game decision, each Player must proceed through four wagering stages. The game can accommodate one to many Players and may be implemented in live table gaming or electronically implemented formats. Numeric card values are comprised of 3X, 5X and 8X, where X is a non-zero number. A Fire card ( | 2010-08-12 |
20100201072 | ONE PIECE SHAFT SEAL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A one-piece shaft seal apparatus and related method are disclosed for use in machines having a rotating shaft and a rolling-element bearing. The integral shaft seal apparatus can include a substantially rigid, annular frame secured between a machine support structure and a rolling-element bearing surrounding a rotatable shaft, and some combination of a bearing seal portion extending from the frame, a housing seal portion that can be secured between the rolling-element bearing and the machine support structure, and a shaft seal portion extending between the frame and the shaft, wherein fluid in the race can be separated from fluid sealed by the shaft seal portion. The bearing seal portion can snap in place between the races of the bearing, while the shaft seal portion can be at least partially in fluid-tight contact with the shaft. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201073 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS AND APPARATUS INVOLVING FABRICATING BRUSH SEALS - A method for fabricating a brush seal assembly comprising, bending a first plate member to a helical shape, bending a second plate member to a helical shape, securing the first plate member to a drum, winding a wire material around the drum and the first plate member, securing the second plate member to the drum, attaching the second plate member and the first plate member to the wire, and cutting the wire to define a bristle length. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201074 | GAS SEAL FOR AEROSPACE ENGINES AND THE LIKE - A gas seal for aerospace engines has a stationary seal housing, a rotating seal plate mounted on the engine drive shaft and a carbon ring seal movably supported in the housing with a face which mates with the face of the seal plate to create a gas seal therebetween. A plurality of flexible pins have first ends supported on the housing and second ends slidably connected with the carbon ring seal to permit the latter to shift axially. A plurality of compression springs bias the two seal faces together. The housing has a first twist lock which selectively engages a second twist lock on the carbon ring seal to movably retain the latter in the housing. The second ends of the spring pins resiliently deflect during mutual rotation of the carbon ring seal and the housing to facilitate engagement and disengagement of the first and second twist locks. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201075 | ISOLATOR SEALING DEVICE - An isolator sealing device includes a stator, which locates into a housing of a piece of rotating equipment, and a rotor which radially locates onto a rotary shaft of the piece of rotating equipment. The rotor and stator have one or more adjacent surfaces facing a labyrinth seal and a lip seal which sealingly engages the stator or the rotor when the equipment is idle and sealingly disengages the stator or the rotor when the equipment is operational. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201076 | Segmented packing ring - A segmented packing ring | 2010-08-12 |
20100201077 | Sealing Ring - A sealing ring has a sealing element with at least one fastening part and at least one sealing part provided with a sealing edge. The sealing element is essentially of rotational symmetry. The sealing edge, at least over a portion of a circumference thereof, is positioned in a slanted position relative to a sealing ring axis at an angle different from a 90 degree angle, viewed in a projection onto an axial plane of the sealing ring. A support part is provided and the sealing edge is arranged on an inner side of the support part. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201078 | SEALING DEVICE - A sealing device includes a side lip contacting with a surface angled to the axis. To optimize the cross sectional shape of the side lip, T | 2010-08-12 |
20100201079 | SHAFT SEAL - A shaft seal that is in sliding contact with the outer surface of the shaft of an open type compressor or a fluid device driven by an external power source and seals the inside of the compressor or of the fluid device against the outside. At least a sliding section of the shaft seal, which sliding section is in sliding contact with the outer surface of the shaft, is made from a material into which a substance having a melting point in the range of 150-300° C. is added and uniformly dispersed. The shaft seal can improve its thermal resistance and abrasion resistance, can exhibit excellent durability, and is particularly suitable for compressors using a carbon dioxide refrigerant which are driven under high-temperature, high-pressure conditions. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201080 | SEAL STRUCTURE FOR GAS TURBINE COMBUSTOR - Provided is a seal structure, according to the present invention, for sealing opposite surfaces of flanges between adjacent tail ducts, which can be prevented from being worn or aged deteriorated due to a thermal deformation in a high temperature atmosphere or vibration of a gas turbine combustor, and which can maintain a satisfactory sealing function for a long time. The seal structure is characterized in that recess grooves are formed in opposed surfaces of adjacent flanges at the outlet end of tail ducts, striding between the opposed surfaces, a seal assembly composed of a seal member and a leaf spring is inserted in the recess grooves, the seal member has a pair of continuous beads which are arranged facing the inner surfaces, on the combustion gas passage side, of the recess grooves, striding between the opposed surfaces of the flanges within the recess grooves, the leaf spring is arranged so as to be contact with the seal member within the recess grooves so that the beads are pressed against the surfaces on the combustion gas passage side by the resilient force of the leaf spring so as to create seal surfaces. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201081 | PLUGS FOR REPAIRING SIFTING OR FILTERING SCREENS - There is provided a plug ( | 2010-08-12 |
20100201082 | Multilayer Seal for a Container - A facilitated rupturable multilayer seal comprising a deformation layer and a layer free of deformation, or an upper portion and a lower portion, where the upper portion comprises a deformation layer and the lower portion comprises a layer free of deformation, where the deformation layer may be comprised of multiple layers; where the layer free of deformation may be comprised of multiple layers. The deformation layer and the layer free of deformation are combined and fixed to each other, and form a moisture and vapor resistant barrier. The multilayer seal allows for both containment of liquids, as well as separation of solids and liquids, with a solid impervious barrier and yet it is easily broken, allowing either access to, or transfer of, a solid or liquid out of or into a container, including the mixing of a solid with a liquid or a liquid with a liquid. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201083 | CHUCK FOR A TUBULAR BODY - The invention relates to a tensioning device for a hollow shaft ( | 2010-08-12 |
20100201084 | Clamping Apparatus and Arrangement of Such a Clamping Apparatus with a Collet - A chuck for accommodating a multipart collet for clamping a workpiece in place has a housing with a collet receptacle having a guide device and guide surfaces. The collet is movable on the chuck in the axial direction. The guide device has balls as rolling elements on the guide surfaces, of which a multiplicity are continuously arranged on a rolling element holder. They are movable together with the latter in the guide device from an initial position into the chuck. A restoring device is provided for the rolling element holder, with a direction of action out of the chuck, in order to move the balls back into the initial position when no collet is in the chuck. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201085 | AXLE AIR DUMP FOR MULTIPLE AXLE VEHICLES - A system and process for controlling vehicle loading on a multi-axle vehicle and improving maneuverability is disclosed. The system includes a reservoir of pressurized air and associated leveling valve that uses a relay valve to improve refill times when the vehicle returns from a dump mode operation to normal operation. The process reduces pressure in one or more of the axles when maneuvering the vehicle at predetermined slow speeds and maintaining that first predetermined pressure while the other axle(s) is at a greater pressure than the first axle. By preventing complete exhaustion of pressure from the suspension system, restoring air pressure is attained more quickly. Also, use of a relay valve enables higher flow rates to improve the refill time of the pneumatic suspension system after the dump operation. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201086 | SUSPENSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A WHEEL - A suspension device includes a wheel supporting member configured to rotatably support a wheel. Two links respectively link the wheel supporting member and a vehicle-body side member and are disposed substantially in parallel in a vehicle width direction. At least one projecting portion extends from at least one of the two links towards the other link, and an elastic linking portion links the projecting portion of one of the links to at least one of the other link and the projecting portion of the other link. A toe angle adjusting device is configured to input a force in a direction oriented backward in the vehicle forward-backward direction to the wheel supporting member to adjust a toe-in angle of the wheel. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201087 | Retractable Wheel System for Snowmobile Ski - The present invention provides a retractable wheel system for snowmobile skis. The retractable wheel system of the present invention may be installed on a snowmobile ski without affecting its structural integrity by installing the system on the reinforced portion of the snowmobile ski. When a user circulates in a path with little or no snow, the retractable wheel system is positioned in the extended configuration by the user and the system will automatically return to the retracted configuration when the user returns in a snowy zone. This is realized by using a pre-tensioned spring that will reposition the wheel in the retracted configuration. The spring transmits a rotational movement to the member on which the wheel is fixed. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201088 | COMPRESSIVE COATINGS FOR ICE SKATE BLADES AND METHODS FOR APPLYING THE SAME - A coated ice skate blade includes an ice skate blade having a plurality of sides and a bottom, and a compressive coating applied to the sides of the ice skate blade. Also provided is a method of producing a coated ice skate blade including receiving an ice skate blade having a plurality of sides and an unground bottom, applying a compressive coating to the sides and the bottom of the ice skate blade, and grinding the bottom of the ice skate blade to produce a radius of hollow. Another method includes receiving an ice skate blade having a plurality of sides and a ground bottom, and applying a compressive coating to the sides and the bottom of the ice skate blade. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201089 | STEERABLE AND CONVERTIBLE RUNNING STROLLER - Aspects of the present invention involve a steerable stroller including a rear frame assembly supporting two rear wheels and a front frame assembly, which may take the form of a boom or other frame work, pivotally coupled with the rear frame assembly and supporting a front wheel. A centering mechanism is provided that elastically couples the front frame assembly with the rear frame assembly so that the boom and front wheel are normally in a straight orientation with respect to the rear wheels, and when a user imparts a turning force the centering mechanism acts to return the boom and front wheel to the straight orientation when the force is reduced or removed. It is also possible to include a pivoting front wheel in conjunction with or separate from the pivoting boom, with pivoting wheel also including a centering mechanism. Finally, aspects of the present invention may include a removable seat assembly. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201090 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPACTING SOLID MEDICAL WASTE | 2010-08-12 |
20100201091 | SINGLE-WHEELED AND DOUBLE-WHEELED WHEELBARROW - A system and kit to modify a wheelbarrow to a single-wheeled wheelbarrow or a double-wheeled wheelbarrow configuration. The kit has a pair of axles, a pair of wheels, and a sleeve. To form a single-wheeled wheelbarrow, an axle is inserted through a first axle bracket, through a wheel, and then through a second axle bracket. A pin is inserted through a hole at the tip of the axle. To form a double-wheeled wheeled barrow, a first axle is inserted through a first wheel and then through a first axle bracket. A second axle is inserted through a second wheel and then through a second axle bracket. A sleeve holds the ends of both the axles. Pins are utilized for locking the axles with the corresponding axle brackets or sleeve. In the single-wheeled configuration the second wheel, second axle, and sleeve can be stored on the wheelbarrow. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201092 | TAG AXLE ATTACHMENT FOR AN OFF ROAD AGRICULTURAL APPLICATOR VEHICLE - The present invention provides a tag axle attachment for an off-road agricultural vehicle. The tag axle attachment allows agricultural vehicles to meet roadway weight restrictions imposed by the federal and state governments while also allowing the vehicle to perform optimally in the field. The tag axle is assembled such that it can be hydraulically lowered into a deployed position when the agricultural vehicle is on the roadway and hydraulically raised into a stowed position when the agricultural vehicle is in the field. The tag axle assembly is mounted to the chassis rails of an agricultural vehicle and positioned to fit between the chassis rails when stowed and minimizes the load per axle of the vehicle when deployed. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201093 | SIDE MOVEMENT PROPELLED SCOOTER DEVICE WITH FOOT PLATFORM - A scooter device propelled by side to side movement of a user that includes a frame structure through which at least a front wheel is coupled to two direction biased rear wheels. The frame structure may have a foot placement platform that extends laterally between the two rear wheels. The platform may extend over half of the distance between the rear wheels and/or be substantially continuous for that distance. Various platform embodiments and frame structures, including rigid and flexible, are disclosed, among other aspects. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201094 | Scotter vehicle system - A wheeled vehicle system for operation on a ground surface. The wheeled vehicle system includes a first wheeled vehicle and a second wheeled vehicle, each of which may be scooter-like vehicles. Each wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a rear wheel and a steerable front wheel rotatably mounted in a common plane on the frame to contact the ground surface, an elongate steering member extending generally upwardly from the frame for steering of the front wheel, the elongate steering member defining and rotatable about an axis of rotation. A handle member extends transversely from the elongate steering member for rotation of the elongate steering member. The handle member of the first wheeled vehicle is connected to the handle member of the second wheeled vehicle. An adapter system is also described which facilitates connection of the wheeled vehicles. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201095 | Suspension Arrangement For Rear Castered Wheels On A Work Machine - A work machine is provided having a suspension arrangement between an axle of the machine and a caster wheel assembly. The suspension arrangement comprising a torsion spring assembly. The torsion spring assembly having a first spring housing, a second spring housing, and an inner member. The inner member being integrated directly with a wheel arm of the caster wheel assembly. The first and second spring housings being fastened together around the inner member wherein a plurality of elastomeric members are interposed between the inner member and the first and second spring housings. A torsion spring assembly is provided having a first spring housing, a second spring housing, and an inner member, the first and second spring housings being fastened together around the inner member wherein a plurality of elastomeric members are interposed between the inner member and the first and second spring housings. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201096 | Skate car - A skate car includes a left and right swayable front pipe coupled to front ends of the left and right support rods and an automatic position-restoring swayable driving wheel pivotally coupled to rear ends of left and right support rods separately. A user can either swing a vertical pipe of the front pipe to the left and right sides to swing the front driving wheel installed at the lower end of the vertical pipe, or apply a force to the left and right support rods to swing the swayable and automatic position-restoring left and right rear driving wheels to the left and right sides, or do both of the above, to drive the car body to roll forward along the S-shaped path and slide forward smoothly, so as to achieve a multiple of operating modes and gain more fun for the fitness exercise. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201097 | FLEXIBLE BICYCLE DERAILLEUR MOUNT - Derailleur mounts for use in bicycles. The derailleur mount comprises an elastic element having a functional state and a collapsed state. The elastic element is configured for reducing at least some of an impact force of at least 300 Newton (N) applied on the bicycle by switching from the functional state to the collapsed state. The elastic element is configured for reverting from the collapsed state to the functional state after the impact force is removed. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201098 | Spoked Wheel - The present invention provides a spoked wheel comprising: | 2010-08-12 |
20100201099 | Pedal Kickstand - The present invention relates to the technical field of bicycles, particularly relates to a pedal kickstand. The pedal kickstand of the present invention comprises a pedal, and an earth stand capable of being folded mounted to the outer side of the pedal by pin joint; when the earth stand is unfolded outward to stand on the ground, the bicycle can be held upright steadily. The present invention is mounted to a bicycle and the pedal kickstand is connected to the crank of the bicycle; when the earth stand is unfolded outward for a specific angle, the bicycle can be held upright; for the pedal kickstand provided by the present invention directly utilizes the pedal as the kickstand, the potential hazard caused by the conventional kickstand being exposed can be eliminated, and at the same time, it will not cause the weight problem of additionally mounting a kickstand; it is more beautiful as a whole. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201100 | Hitch adapter - A hitch adapter for use with a forwardly extending tongue of an implement which enables the hitch on the forward end of the tongue to be converted from a clevis-type hitch to a hitch ball-type hitch. The hitch adapter of this invention may also be used with hitch balls having different diameters. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201101 | Trailer with adjustable ground clearance - A simple mechanical height adjustment device adjusts the ground clearance of a trailer. The trailer, having the height adjustment device can selectably and reversibly increase its ground clearance. The trailer, having an adjustable ground clearance, can minimize its load height when operating on improved roads in order to meet local and state height regulation, but can increase its ground clearance on uneven roads. | 2010-08-12 |
20100201102 | Pin-engaging drawbar and lock plate assembly - A pin-engaging drawbar and lock plate assembly is designed to mount and stabilize in the drawbar of a trailer hitch or alternative trailer and accessory hitch or receiver assembly. In one embodiment the pin-engaging drawbar and lock plate assembly includes a bolt extending into the drawbar, typically having the bolt head secured to a lock plate positioned beneath a locking pin extending transversely through the receiver and the drawbar. An angle brace is fixed to the lock plate and engages the locking pin, and the locking pin openings are typically vertically elliptical or elongated in the drawbar to facilitate rotating a nut on the extending threaded end of the bolt and forcing the angle brace against the locking pin, thus tightening the drawbar against the hitch receiver. In another embodiment the bolt extends through a slotted front stabilizing plate to the lock plate and rotating the nut forces the lock plate against the hitch receiver and the angle plate and further tightens and stabilizes the drawbar against the hitch receiver. A second stabilizing plate can be provided rearwardly of the angle brace for engaging the drawbar and the hitch receiver and further stabilizing the assembly inside the hitch receiver. The locking action in all embodiments substantially eliminates both vertical and horizontal slack or play between the drawbar and the hitch receiver. | 2010-08-12 |