34th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130212865 | DEVICE FOR FASTENING A NUT TO THE SURFACE OF A BODY BY MEANS OF AN ASSEMBLY PLATE - A device for fastening a nut ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130212866 | METHOD FOR FORMING AN ELECTRODE - A method of forming an electrode includes casting a molten metal in a mould to form an electrode with a header portion and a blade portion. The blade portion of the electrode is then rolled after it has been cast. The blade portion may be rolled into at least two different thicknesses. In one embodiment the metal is lead or lead alloy and the method relates to the forming of a lead or lead alloy anode. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212867 | MITIGATING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE USING DUMMY PLUGS - A method of mitigating EMI in an electronic device includes selecting a subset of surface-mount socket connectors on an electronic device to be connected with corresponding working plug connectors and connecting the working plug connectors with the selected subset of socket connectors by inserting the working plug connectors into the selected subset of socket connectors. The method further includes positioning a dummy plug in each of the unselected surface-mount socket connectors, the dummy plug comprising a flexible foam material configured to attenuate electromagnetic radiation by absorption and having a dummy plug profile generally matched to a socket profile of the corresponding socket connector. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212868 | Apparatus and Method For Efficient Stator Windings Termination - A method and apparatus for terminating stator windings. The apparatus includes stator winding termination disks having “U” shaped winding mouths for each group of stator winding ends. After winding the stator, the stator winding termination disks are laid over the termination end of the stator, the unterminated stator windings for one phase of the stator are placed into the “U” shaped winding mouths, the “U” shaped winding mouths are crimped over the unterminated stator windings, and pressure and heat are applied to melt insulation on the unterminated stator winding ends and form an electrical connection between the stator winding termination disks and stator windings for each phase of the stator and for common. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212869 | Methods of Repairing a Winding in a Generator, and Kits for Making a Substitute Coil - Method of repairing a winding in a generator, the generator having a generator rotor and a generator stator, wherein the generator rotor and/or stator comprises a plurality of windings, the windings comprising a stack of turns of a conductor around a tooth, wherein the method comprises cutting the winding on a side of the tooth to separate the winding in two parts; removing the two parts of the winding from the tooth; sliding a substitute partial coil on the tooth, the substitute partial coil comprising a stack of incomplete conductor turns having a first end and a second end, said first and second end positioned on the same side of the tooth; and connecting the second ends of each incomplete turn with a first end of the next incomplete turn using a plurality of conductor portions. The disclosure further relates to a kit for making a substitute coil. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212870 | System and Method for Creating and Assembling Magnetic Poles in Permanent Magnet Electrical Machines - A reliable, simple and cost effective system and method for creating at least one magnetic pole on an element of an electrical machine by assembling a plurality of magnets thereon is provided. The system comprises at least one magnetic pole creating apparatus including a non-magnetic frame; magnet guiding device mounted on the frame, the magnet guiding device comprising a reciprocating inner part provided with a magnet holding plate for holding the plurality of magnets and an outer part fixed to the frame; a jig removably fitted at a pre-determined location on the element, the jig is coupled to the non-magnetic frame; and a magnet receiving apparatus coupled to the jig and co-operating with the inner part for receiving and securing the plurality of magnets to the element of the electrical machine. The system also enables simultaneous assembly of a plurality of magnetic poles on the element of the electrical machine. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212871 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF A SLIDER AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS THEREOF - A manufacturing method of a slider includes steps of (a) providing a row bar with a plurality of slider elements connecting together, the row bar having an air bearing surface, a back surface opposite the air bearing surface, a bonding surface and a bottom surface opposite the bonding surface; (b) grinding the bottom surface of the row bar; (c) lapping the air bearing surface of the row bar so as to obtain a predetermined requirement, and applying a first magnetic field with a first direction during lapping the air bearing surface, and the first direction being parallel to the air bearing surface and the bonding surface; and (d) cutting the row bar into a plurality of individual sliders. The present invention can maintain a good performance of a magnetic head during the manufacturing process. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212872 | Method of Reducing Multipole Content In A Conductor Assembly During Manufacture - A method for manufacture of a conductor assembly. The assembly is of the type which, when conducting current, generates a magnetic field or in which, in the presence of a changing magnetic field, a voltage is induced. In an example embodiment one or more first coil rows are formed. The assembly has multiple coil rows about an axis with outer coil rows formed about inner coil rows. A determination is made of deviations from specifications associated with the formed one or more first coil rows. One or more deviations correspond to a magnitude of a multipole field component which departs from a field specification. Based on the deviations, one or more wiring patterns are generated for one or more second coil rows to be formed about the one or more first coil rows. The one or more second coil rows are formed in the assembly. The magnitude of each multipole field component that departs from the field specification is offset | 2013-08-22 |
20130212873 | Method of making a circuit interrupting device - A circuit interrupting device is manufacturable in a number of different configurations providing current path options, conductor connectivity options and sensing options. The device may include a configurable solid insulation housing into which various operable components are installed. The device may include a core element including a sensor assembly and conductor members, from which the various configurations may be established including a plurality of different current path configurations. A plurality of circuit interrupting devices may be configured together in an assembly with corresponding disconnect assemblies. An interlock is provided to prevent operation of the disconnect assemblies unless the circuit interrupting devices are in an open state. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212874 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FUSE ASSEMBLY - A method of manufacturing a fuse assembly having a main body, two metal legs, and a meltable rod, the meltable rod having two outer ends connected with two inner ends of the metal legs, consisting of following steps: pre-coating a tin layer on an inner surface of respective one of the inner ends of the metal legs; winding the upper ends of the metal legs around the outer ends of the meltable rod; and applying predetermined temperature and pressure on both sides of the inner ends of the metal legs thereby melting the tin layer and completely filling the tin layer between the upper ends of the metal legs and the outer ends of the meltable rod without any space. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212875 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY - A method for producing a lithium-ion secondary battery comprising positive and negative electrodes and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution is provided. The method comprises (A) with several different negative electrode active materials, determining density X | 2013-08-22 |
20130212876 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING COMPONENTS ON BOARDS - A component mounting apparatus includes two board transfer devices each for transferring boards, at least one component supply device for supplying plural kinds of components to be mounted on the boards, and a component placing device including at least one component placing head for picking up the supplied components to mount the picked-up components on the boards and at least one head moving mechanism for moving the at least one component placing head in at least two directions parallel to a surface of the board. The apparatus also includes a controller that operates one component placing head to mount components alternately on two boards transferred by the two board transfer devices to respective component mounting positions and operates two component placing heads to mount components in parallel on two boards transferred by the two boards transfer devices to the respective component mounting positions. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212877 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF CIRCUIT BOARD - A manufacturing method of a circuit board is provided. Providing a substrate, where a first laser resistant structure is disposed on a first dielectric layer and at the periphery of a pre-removing area, a second dielectric layer covers the first laser resistant structure, a circuit layer is disposed on the second dielectric layer, a second laser resistant structure is disposed on the second dielectric layer and at the periphery of the pre-removing area, a third dielectric layer covers the circuit layer and the second laser resistant structure. There are gaps between the second laser resistant structure and the circuit layer, and the vertical projection of the gaps on the first dielectric layer overlaps the first laser resistant structure. A laser machining process is performed to etch the third dielectric layer at the periphery of the pre-removing area. The portion of the third dielectric layer within the pre-removing area is removed. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212878 | Multi-contact universally jointed power and/or signal connector devices constructed utilizing deformed printed circuit boards - An adjustable at least three-way electrical connector device for signal, power, voice and/or data communication, comprising at least three adjustable electrical connections utilizing a ball and socket type physical connection device, preferably including a weatherproofing gasket, and further including being constructed utilizing deformable printed circuit boards, deformed and embedded in thermosetting plastic material with elastomeric properties, and including methods of construction. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212879 | METHOD FOR FORMING NEGATIVE ELECTRODE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - The number of steps is reduced in the formation process of an electrode. Deterioration of the electrode is suppressed. A highly reliable lithium secondary battery is provided by suppressing the deterioration of the electrode. A method for forming a negative electrode and a method for manufacturing a lithium secondary battery including the negative electrode are provided. In the method for forming the negative electrode, graphene oxide, a plurality of particulate negative electrode active materials, and a precursor of polyimide are mixed to form slurry; the slurry is applied over a negative electrode current collector; and the slurry applied over the negative electrode current collector is heated at a temperature higher than or equal to 200° C. and lower than or equal to 400° C. so that the precursor of the polyimide is imidized. The graphene oxide is reduced in heating the slurry to imidize the precursor of the polyimide. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212880 | METHOD FOR MOUNTING A FRICTION DISC ON A ROTOR - The invention provides a method for mounting a friction disc on a rotor. The friction disc is reduced in diameter by means of a pair of pliers. The friction disc has an inner ring part and an outer ring part joined together by means of crossarms. The friction disc is inserted with reduced diameter into a depression of the rotor by sliding the inner ring part axially with respect to the outer ring part. The tension on the pair of pliers is relieved to allow the diameter of the friction disc to expand in the depression of the rotor. The friction disc can then be secured in the rotor by means of a central screw. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212881 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING EVAPORATOR WITH COOL STORAGE FUNCTION - In a method of manufacturing an evaporator with a cool storage function, a plurality of flat refrigerant flow tubes and a plurality of container forming assemblies are disposed such that a width direction of each of the plurality of flat refrigerant flow tubes and a width direction of each of the plurality of container forming assemblies coincide with a vertical direction. Peripheral edge portions of container forming plates are brazed together to prepare each of the cool storage material containers. The flat refrigerant flow tubes and the cool storage material containers are brazed together. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212882 | MICROFLUID CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a plastic microfluid control device having a multi-step microchannel and a method of manufacturing the same. The device includes a lower substrate, and a fluid channel substrate contacting the lower substrate and having a multi-step microchannel having at least two depths in a side coupling to the lower substrate. Thus, the device can precisely control the fluid flow by controlling capillary force in a depth direction of the channel by controlling the fluid using the multi-step microchannel having various channel depths. A multi-step micropattern is formed by repeating photolithography and transferred, thereby easily forming the multi-step microchannel having an even surface and a precisely controlled height. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212883 | Riveting device for aircraft fuselages - A head of a riveting device—for Hi-Lite type rivets—of at least two components of a structure for installing automatically collars on pins previously inserted in the structure. The head comprises: a collar installation tool; a collar supply to supply collars to the collar installation tool; a tool actuating device; a linear displacement device to linearly move the tool during the threading operation; a withdrawal device arranged to withdraw the second part of the collars; a control arrangement configured to automatically perform the installation of collars on pins and after this the withdrawal of the second part of the collars, using tools and collars appropriate for the pins. Also a robot having as end-effector the head and to a method of riveting two components of an aircraft fuselage are provided. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212884 | Reverse actuated nail clipper - A device for clipping fingernails and toenails of human beings that differs from other nail coppers by reversing the end of the copper on which a user presses to perform nail clipping. Instead of the user pressing down on the end opposite the nail clipper's cutting edges, the current invention allows the user to press down directly above the clipper's cutting edges. This lever reversal makes the nail clipper easier to use while also giving the user greater control and accuracy, which is the object of the invention. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212885 | Electric head shaver - An electric shaver includes a housing and a cutter surface, the housing provides a container for the motor and power source components and further provides a graspable form or grip that fits the hand in a comfortable manner when the shaver is oriented with the grip above the cutter surface. In this orientation, the cutter faces downward with the grip above the cutter so as to meet the skin surface of the scalp. The cutter surface may comprise a housing made of a flexible material such as a castable elastomer that allows the cutter surface to meet the complex curvilinear surface of the head. The grip portion of the housing comprises a pair of concave surfaces each comprising a central axis that is parallel to the cutter surface and, therefore, tangent to the curved surface being shaved. When the shaver is oriented in the above manner, it is possible to both grip the shaver with two fingers as between the thumb and index finger or between the index and middle fingers, for example, while resting the remainder of the hand against the skin thus allowing the user to better guide the shaver over the skin while inspecting the shaved surface by feel. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212886 | Lock Optional, Spring Assisted Folding Knife - A folding knife, whereby a unique arrangement of linked levers, produces a geometry of mechanical advantage, allowing the user to safely deploy an extended, but unlocked blade, by simply griping the handle. A resilient element, in conjunction with the linked levers, produces a powered assist in the act of opening the blade and also in the act of closing the blade. Alternately, further means are disclosed of providing the option of a positive locking blade. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212887 | SYSTEM FOR BLADE LOCKING IN THE UNFOLDING POSITION FOR A FOLDING BLADE KNIFE - A system for locking a blade of a knife with a folding blade in an unfolded position includes a handle-forming part for a user to grasp, and a blade pivotably mounted relative to this handle-forming part. The blade pivots to adopt either an unfolded position for use, or a foldaway position for storage, wherein it is partially concealed in the handle-forming part. A first locking element on a top of the knife, cooperates with the blade and adopts a first position of locking the blade in the unfolded position and a second release position of the blade A second locking element cooperating with the first locking element, adopts a first position of locking the first locking element in the first locking position of the blade, and a second release position wherein the second locking element forces the first locking element to adopt the second release position of the blade. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212888 | LOCK FOR POWER TOOL - A power tool including a sliding member slidably received in the power tool and a pair of lock plates, each of the pair of lock plates including an opening, and the lock plates being configured such that the sliding member slides within the opening. First ends of each of the lock plates are pivotably attached to a support at a first side of the sliding member, and second ends of each of the lock plates being biased toward one another at an opposite side of the sliding member. A first contact portion of the lock plate contacts a first surface of the sliding member at the first side of the sliding member, and a second contact portion of the lock plate contacts a second surface of the sliding member at the opposite side of the sliding member, wherein the sliding member is secured with respect to the support. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212889 | COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINES WITH REMOVABLE ACCESSORIES - A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine for measuring the coordinates of an object in space is provided. The AACMM includes a base and an arm portion having an opposed first and second ends. The arm portion including a plurality of connected arm segments that each includes at least one position transducer for producing a position signal. An electronic circuit is provided that receives the position signal from the at least one position transducer and provides data corresponding to a position of the measurement device. A noncontact three-dimensional measuring device is coupled to the first end, the device having an electromagnetic radiation transmitter and is configured to determine a distance to an object based at least in part on the speed of light in air. A processor is configured to determine the three-dimensional coordinates of a point on the object in response to receiving the position signals and the distance to the object. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212890 | TOUCH PROBE - Touch probe comprising a fixed member; a feeler held by one or several elastic elements in a resting position relative to said fixed member, said feeler being capable of moving from said resting position in response to a deflection force; a detection system comprising a light source driven by the displacements of the feeler relative to said fixed member; an optical image sensor receiving the light emitted by said light source; an optical mask interposed on the light path between said light source and said optical image sensor. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212891 | TOUCH PROBE - A touch probe comprising a fixed member; a feeler held by one or several elastic elements in a resting position relative to said fixed member, said feeler being capable of moving from said resting position in response to a deflection force; a detection system comprising a light source driven by the displacements of the feeler relative to said fixed member; an optical image sensor receiving the light emitted by said light source; an optical mask interposed on the light path between said light source and said optical image sensor. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212892 | TILE CUTTING TOOL AND METHODS - A tool and method for marking dimensions for cutting a tile include a platform with a front wall defining an x axis, a side wall defining a y axis, with the y axis being perpendicular to the x axis, and a front guideline defining an x′ axis parallel to the x axis. Also included are a plurality of extendable fingers which are manually extendable to releasably retained protracted positions. A conformable member is disposed at the distal end of each finger, and is configured to conformably match the contour of an obstruction. The platform is configured for superposed alignment with an installed tile adjacent to an area with the obstruction, and also for alignment with a loose tile to be cut. The conformable members provide a guide for marking the surface of the loose tile to accommodate the obstruction. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212893 | Apparatus Adapted To Provide An Indication Of An Angular Position Of An Input Member Over Multiple Turns - Apparatus ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130212894 | LAUNDRY TREATING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a laundry treating machine, and more particularly, a laundry treating machine including an air supply unit for supplying air, a tub for having the air supplied thereto from the air supply unit to treat the laundry, the tub having an air recovery opening formed in an outside circumferential surface thereof for recovery of the air to the air supply unit, a lint filter mounted to an inside of the air recovery opening for filtering the lint from the air, and a filter cleaning unit for spraying cleaning water toward the lint filter to separate the lint from the lint filter, wherein the filter cleaning unit is extended and branched to the inside of the air recovery opening for spraying the cleaning water to the lint filter. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212895 | Method for the Use of Heat Energy from Gasification Sources in Gypsum Board Production - The present invention relates to an improved method for using heat energy in a gypsum board plant. More specifically, the method contemplates taking heat from a gasifier, or other alternative heat source, and using it to dry gypsum boards. In order to control humidity levels, this heat is delivered to one or more board dryers via a heat exchanger. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212896 | HAIR DRYER - The purpose of the present device is to provide a hair dryer that is capable of spreading the effects of far-infrared rays and the effects of electromagnetic waves onto almost the entire portion of the air flow to increase the sensation of moisture and gloss on the hair, and that is consequently capable of rendering the resulting hair moist, smooth, and easy-to-care for. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212897 | ROUND CONTAINER FOR GERMINATING AND DRYING MALT - The invention relates to a method for producing a round container and to a round container configured for said method, which provide faster construction of the round container, mostly independent from the precision of the preliminary work in spite of high final precision, and which provide simple transportation of the components to the construction site. This is accomplished by the invention through setting up wall profiles ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130212898 | Golfing accessory for drying golf gloves - A golfing accessory for attachment to a golf bag for drying a plurality of golf gloves. The golfing accessory includes a flexible strap that includes a plurality of spring loaded clips to securely hold the golf gloves to the accessory and facilitate the drying process. The flexible strap also includes a snap lock fastener and a ring that enables the accessory to be attached to a golf bag and a second golf accessory to increase the drying capacity of the accessory. The golf accessory further incorporates an appealing display area that is suitably large and easily viewable, such that a product or service logo or name, or the owner's name or initials can be attractively displayed. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212899 | Turbo Drying by Air Knife - The invention relates to a device for drying a work piece, preferably in the form of a shrink fit chuck, that has previously been subjected to an application of a liquid and is essentially rotationally symmetrical around a longitudinal axis of the work piece; the device has at least one air-conducting device that encompasses the work piece in order to convey an air flow in the direction along the longitudinal axis of the work piece and has at least one blower device that directs a radial air flow at the work piece. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212900 | TEXTILE DRYER - An apparatus for drying gloves is provided, including a main member, at least one light source, and at least one air source. The main member includes an outer surface configured for receiving a glove, and a plurality of apertures disposed along the outer surface. The light source emits a UV-C light, and the air source blows air. The UV-C light from the light source and air from the air source can at least partially pass through the outer surface. The apertures are in communication with at least the air source. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212901 | Apparatus and Methods for Drying Material - Exemplary embodiments or implementations are disclosed of systems for drying materials and control apparatus and methods relating to material drying systems. In an exemplary embodiment, a control apparatus for a material drying system is configured to select one or more heat sources from a plurality of heterogeneous heat sources for drying the material. The selecting is performed based on one or more sensor inputs. The control apparatus controls the selected heat source(s) to provide heat to dry the material. In some configurations, a material drying system operates as a typical heat pump only when more cost-effective auxiliary heat cannot be provided to maintain a drying temperature. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212902 | METHOD FOR DRYING SEED - The present invention relates to a method for drying seeds using zeolite particles, said method comprising: contacting said seeds with premoisturized zeolite particles and allowing said zeolite particles to take up moisture from said seeds. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212903 | DRYING DEVICE AND DRYING METHOD - A device for allowing efficient drying and a method thereof are established by increasing the opportunity and area to bring a drying object into contact with air and a method for producing dry fermented feed and dry fermented manure at low costs by using the fermentation heat is proposed. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212904 | METHOD FOR DETECTING WATER IN PLASTICS AND WATER REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR PLASTIC MATERIALS - [Object] To provide a method for detecting water in plastics and a water removal system for plastic materials that enable an amount of water contained in a plastic to be measured accurately and rapidly. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212905 | CHANNELED SOLE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided. The sole structure extends longitudinally from a back edge to a front edge of the article of footwear and transversely from a medial side to a lateral side of the article of footwear. The sole structure includes an outsole having a ground-contacting layer. A first rib projects upward from the ground-contacting layer. The rib has side walls and an end wall. A channel is defined by the side walls and end wall. The channel opens downward through the ground-contacting layer and has a depth extending above the ground-contacting layer. The rib may have a multi-stage vertical stiffness profile. The sole structure may include a midsole attached to the outsole. An article of footwear having the sole structure attached to an upper is also provided. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212906 | REGRIND POLYURETHANE WITH GLYCOL OR POLYOL ADDITIVE - A surface element including a recycled polyurethane and a glycol or polyol additive is provided. The surface element has an increased tearability as compared to the recycled polyurethane. An article of footwear and methods of preparing an article of footwear are also provided. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212907 | Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component With A Tongue - Articles of footwear may have an upper that includes a knit element and a tongue. The knit element defines a portion of an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface of the upper, with the interior surface defining a void for receiving a foot. The tongue is formed of unitary knit construction with the knit element and extends through a throat area of the upper. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212908 | Article of Footwear with Detachable Upper and Lower Designs - An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper attached to the sole. The sole includes a hard sole base forming an outline of the footwear and a mid sole resting on the sole base, the mid sole made of a softer material than the sole base to provide comfort to a wearer. The upper has sock like construction using stretchable materials to conform to shapes of the foot. The upper is attached to the sole by straps passing through the upper allowing a degree of independent motion of the upper to conform to a foot. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212909 | Sole And Article Of Footwear Having A Pod Assemby - A sole for an article of footwear includes: a foam base; a lateral pod assembly haying a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the foam base, wherein the lateral pod assembly extends from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole along a lateral side of the sole; and a medial pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the foam base, wherein the medial pod assembly extends from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole along a medial side of the sole, wherein a portion of the foam base extends between the lateral pod assembly and the medial pod assembly. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212910 | FLEXIBLE AND PRECISELY FITTING SKI BOOT FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY AND FOOT AND LEG HEALTH DURING NORDIC SKIING - A comfortable, flexible Nordic ski boot with embodiments for classic, skate, combi, and roller skiing enables full ski control while remaining comfortable and allowing movement to help avoid overuse injuries including compartment syndrome. The boot provides precise fit at the heel and ball of the foot while allowing flexible movement. In embodiments, a strap attaches the ball of the foot. A custom heel fit and/or a strap can attach the heel. A removable, adjustable cuff can limit eversion and inversion. Some embodiments are made on multiple lasts, provide toe box room, provide partial or full movement about the ball of the foot, and/or allow twisting between the heel and ball of the foot. Embodiments are configured to elastically return to a flat configuration after flexing, while remaining in alignment with a ski. The sole can include carbon fibers and/or elastic cords, spring cables, and/or such like to enhance elasticity. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212911 | BATTERY CASING FOR ILLUMINATING FOOTWEAR - A method is for manufacturing a battery box for footwear comprising: providing a first member and providing a second member. The method also includes connecting the first member and the second member such that the first member and the second member include a space. The method also includes placing the first and the second member in the footwear such that the first and the second member form a structure in the footwear. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212912 | MATERIAL PUSHER WITH CONTROL SYSTEM - A material pushing apparatus is disclosed that has a central blade, at least one removable side plate attached to the central blade and a segmented scraping edge flexibly attached to the central blade along the bottom longitudinal edge of the blade. A position sensor is attached between the blade and the scraping edge and produces a position signal that is displayed to indicate the relative position between the blade and edge in order to characterize the amount of downward pressure applied to the scraping edge. Other aspects and features of the disclosed apparatus include a tilt sensor and display, and an improved coupler having shock-absorbing features and a cam-type clamping arrangement. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212913 | CONNECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE TOOL, E.G., PLOW - A connection system for a vehicle tool such as a plow, comprising: a vehicle structure unit adapted to be secured to an underside of a vehicle. A tool connector unit is adapted to be secured to a vehicle tool. A male and female connector system is between the vehicle structure unit and the tool connector unit for the mating engagement therebetween. A latch unit latches at least one male connector of the connector system into a corresponding female connector for releasable engagement, the latch unit comprising at least one biasing element to bias the latch unit into the releasable engagement. An interface connected to the latch unit for operating the latch unit in disengaging the male and female connector system. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212914 | SNOW REMOVAL DEVICE - A manual snow moving device designed for pulling along a surface to remove accumulated snow. The preferred device includes a substantially vertical blade having a curved surface, a pair of wheels, and a handle. The handle is preferably attached to a concave surface of the vertical blade to allow pulling the blade through, e.g., a snow pile. The handle may be pivotable, allowing it to be attached to either the front or back of the blade. The wheels, which may pivot about a vertical axis, are mounted to the convex surface of the vertical blade, via a bracket or other suitable connector, to facilitate movement of the device along a surface. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212915 | PLOW BLADE DAMPING DEVICE AND METHOD - The present application discloses a damping member that can be used during mounting of a plow blade edge to a moldboard. In one exemplary embodiment, a plow blade comprises a plow blade edge, a damping member, and at least one fastener. The plow blade edge has at least one aperture extending therethrough for mounting the plow blade to the moldboard. The damping member is positioned between the plow blade edge and the moldboard such that no portion of the plow blade edge contacts the moldboard when the plow blade is mounted to the moldboard. The at least one fastener extends through the at least one aperture of the plow blade edge and at least one aperture of the damping member to mount the plow blade to the moldboard. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212916 | Wear Assembly - A wear assembly with strain relief protects exposed surfaces of excavating equipment such as a bucket lip. Wear components may include a seat where loads are applied, welding flanges flanking the seat on opposite ends of the component welded to the equipment, and strain relief areas between each welding flange and the seat. The strain relief balances stresses from loading in the wear assembly across the weld flange to limit cracking from stress concentrations. Strain relief may include modification of material properties or modification of component configuration to reduce stiffness of the component between the weld flanges and the seat. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212917 | REORGANIZING DISPLAY OF A RAILWAY TIMETABLE DIAGRAM - A method and apparatus for reorganizing display of a railway timetable diagram. A method of reorganizing the display of a railway timetable diagram, including: generating a relational graph by using a multiple of stations in the railway timetable diagram and correlations between the stations; partitioning the relational graph according to a partition rule, where the partition rule reduces lines crossing in at least one page and/or section in at least one page in a reorganized railway timetable diagram, where the lines representing an association between respective stations along a path in the reorganized railway timetable diagram; and displaying a reorganized railway timetable diagram based on a result of the partitioning. An apparatus for reorganizing the display of a railway timetable diagram. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212918 | KINETIC ARTWORK DISPLAY - Described herein is a kinetic artwork display wherein an image is displayed on a non-planar frame. Due to shading, the image appears concave to the observer, when in fact, the surface is convex. These displays may be used in advertising or packaging. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212919 | WRISTBAND WITH CONTOURED COMFORT SIDES - A bending yielding feature for use along an edge of any flexible wristband design provides a cushioning effect to a wearer's wrist or ankle as the wristband is worn, thereby helping to prevent injury to the wearer's wrist or ankle as he flexes his wrist or ankle against the wristband. The bending yielding feature can include many edge designs such as a scalloped edge, a curved edge, an edge with a series of extending flaps, and other such shapes. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212920 | FOLDING STOCK ADAPTOR FOR MILITARY-STYLE ASSAULT RIFLES AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - The present folding stock adapter can be used with many types of military-type assault rifles that typically comprise a receiver extension, buffer and action spring. The present folding stock adapter can be used to add a folding capability to a standard stock allowing it to fold against a rifle's receiver when the weapon is not in use, thus reducing the overall length of the weapon. This reduction in length can facilitate its maneuverability, storage and transport in cramped quarters. The present device can also allow for the quick unfolding of the stock in order to allow the weapon to function and be fire normally. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212921 | Rear Firearm Stabilizer - A device for stabilizing a firearm comprises a support extending upwardly from a surface. A flexible strap flexibly affixed to an upper end of the support is grasped by a user and sandwiched between the grip of the firearm and the palm of his firing hand. The user applies a force on the strap in a direction toward the surface to brace the support against the surface and add stability to the rear of the firearm. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212922 | OPTICAL DEVICE HAVING LIGHTWEIGHT HOUSING - A rifle sighting system, that includes a metal base assembly and a train of optical elements affixed to the base assembly, and including a front optical element having a front surface and having a rear optical element having a rear surface. A cover, made of light weight material is affixed to the base assembly and sized and shaped to cover and protect the train of optical elements, other than the front surface of the front optical element and the rear surface of the rear optical element. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212923 | Assembly for Mounting on a Picatinny-Type Rail - An assembly for mounting on a standard mounting platform, such as a Picatinny-type rail, the assembly provides engaged contact between the rail and the surfaces of a base and a clamp. The clamp is rotatably attached to a base, allowing a user to quickly shift the assembly between a rail-engaging position and a disengaged position. The base also preferably contains a locking mechanism that allows a user to lock the assembly in a rail-engaging position. The assembly is particularly useful for the mounting of accessories, such as scopes and sights, onto Picatinny-type rails that are affixed to firearms. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212924 | DECOY STANDS AND FLOATING DECOY SYSTEMS - A decoy stand and a floating decoy system configured to stabilize at least one decoy above the surface of water, in one aspect, has a coupling; a first arm connected to the coupling at or near one end and extending outwardly from the coupling and having a distal end to which a decoy may be attached or connected; and a plurality of second arms, with each second arm connected to the coupling and extending outwardly from the coupling at an angle to the first arm, said second arms having distal ends to which a decoy may be attached or connected. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212925 | FISHING LURE - A fishing lure having a bent half-moon shape body. The top portion of the fishing lure having at least one attachment point. The bottom portion of the fishing lure is angled relative to the top portion. The shape of the fishing lure resulting in an up and down motion of the lure as it is dragged through the water. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212926 | Flying Insect Trap - The present invention relates to fly and insect traps and more particularly to a trap capable of suctionally engaging a substantially flat non-porous surface that selectively traps insects. The trap is preferably constructed from a top vessel member, a bottom vessel member and a hollow frustum providing point of entry about the bottom vessel member. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212927 | INSECT BAIT STATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - The insect bait station comprises an outer shell covered with a toxicant-infused wax coating, and an insect lure disposed within the outer shell. Insects are drawn to the bait station by the insect lure (preferably a fruit fly lure). When the insects land on the bait station they are killed by the toxicant within the bait station wax coating. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212928 | APPARATUS FOR USING MICROWAVE ENERGY FOR INSECT AND PEST CONTROL AND METHODS THEREOF - An apparatus for using microwave energy for treating an infected site infested with insects or other small pests is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a source of microwave energy connected to a power source and a power controller, a transmission element, and an antenna. The apparatus can also comprise an isolator to protect the source of microwave energy. Methods to use such an apparatus for treatment of an infected site is also disclosed. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212929 | Synthetic Crude Oil - A blend suitable for mimicking the behavior of a crude oil/water blend may include a synthetic composition and brine. The synthetic composition may include: (I) at least one base oil component, (II) at least one surfactant, and (III) at least one particulate component having a particle size in the range from 5 to 500 nm. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212930 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A REFINERY STREAM-COMPATIBLE BIO-OIL FROM A LIGNOCELLULOSIC FEEDSTOCK - In one aspect, a method for rendering biomass-derived pyrolysis oil miscible with refinery hydrocarbons comprises mixing a high oxygen content bio-oil having an oxygen content of at least about 10 wt. % with a low oxygen content bio-oil having an oxygen content of less than about 8 wt. % to produce a blended oil. The blended oil may be hydrotreated to produce a deoxygenated hydrotreated mixture from which water is removed using a separator, resulting in a low oxygen content hybrid bio-oil intermediate miscible in refinery process streams. A portion of the low oxygen content hybrid bio-oil intermediate may be recycled with the high oxygen content bio-oil or removed for use in a refinery process stream for further hydroprocessing. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212931 | BIOFUEL HAVING IMPROVED COLD FLOW PROPERTIES - A biodiesel may be prepared using an admixture of petroleum diesel and an algal derived hydrotreated renewable diesel which can be treated with petroleum diesel cold flow additives. The resulting diesel fuel may be employed even in cold climates despite the high paraffin content and high degree of saturation of the hydrotreated renewable diesel component of the fuel. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212932 | SEPARATION SYSTEMS FOR DEWATERING OF FOG AND BIODIESEL FUEL PRODUCTION - The present invention provides for methods and systems that effectively separate dispersed FOG from emulsions and/or free-floating FOG from a waste stream to provide dewatered emulsions and/or separated fats, oils and greases from emulsions thereby providing value added separated product while reducing disposal of solid or liquid waste matter into landfills or water treatment facilities. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212933 | Production of Biodiesel Fuels Which Are Low in Glycerin and Sulfur - The present invention relates to a process and apparatus for the production of carboxylic acid esters and/or biodiesel fuel from feedstocks containing fatty acids, glycerated fatty acids, and glycerin by reactive distillation. Specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to the production of biodiesel fuels having low glycerin, water, and sulfur content on an industrial scale. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212934 | LIQUID FUEL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a liquid fuel composition comprising:—a base fuel suitable for use in an internal combustion engine wherein the base fuel comprises oxygenated hydrocarbons; and—one or more polyetheramines having formula (I): wherein R is an —NR | 2013-08-22 |
20130212935 | COMPOSITE CARBONACEOUS FUEL COMPACT - A carbonaceous compact is provided by the present disclosure that includes a body having a partially or fully carbonaceous biomass composition and an adhesive additive. The adhesive additive includes a starch and a hydroxide. The porous nature of the carbonaceous material provides means for nutrient retention or filtering means. Carbon is activated through chemical or thermal reaction from pyrolyized wood/nut. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212936 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE FIRE PRODUCT AND PRODUCT RESULTING THEREFROM - A method of manufacturing a composite fire product comprising mixing materials, that include wax, at least one dry material and at least one non-dry material with a moisture content of at least 15%, blending and heating the mixed materials, compressing and heating the blended mixture, the compression pressure being at least 500 psi and the temperature being at least 100 F, and extruding the compressed mixture to form the composite fire product. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212937 | BIOCHAR MACHINE FOR TREATING RICE STRAW BALES - Biochar machine includes a sealed container for rice straw bales with two gates. The top gate is for rice straw feeding and the bottom gate for Biochar. The Biochar unit is equipped with a stirrer operated by an electric motor and a speed reduction unit. The Biochar unit is operated indirectly through a combustion chamber with a fuel burner to heat the sealed container from all sides indirectly. The gases produced as a result of heating the rice straw are collected and returned back to the combustion chamber through a blower. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212938 | Trellising Cross Arm - A trellis support system comprises a vertical post comprising a front portion and first and second opposing side wall portions, the front portion comprising an aperture, the aperture comprising a first portion and a second portion adjacent the first portion, and a horizontal cross arm perpendicular to the vertical post comprising a front portion and first and second opposing side wall portions dimensioned to match the front and side wall portions of the post, the front portion comprising a tab member dimensioned to engage the first portion of the aperture and a lock member positioned adjacent the tab member and dimensioned to engage the second portion of the aperture. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212939 | Automate Water Permeating Arrangement for Plant Container - An automate water permeating arrangement includes a water reservoir reserving a predetermined amount of water and a plurality of water permeating elements. Each of the water permeating elements has a water guiding end extended from the water reservoir and a water permeating end being selectively submerged into a particular area of a pot cavity of a plant container under a top surface level of a soil, wherein the water permeating elements are adapted for guiding the water from the water reservoir to the particular areas of the pot cavity and for gradually permeating the water at the water permeating ends of the water permeating elements so as to maintain and control a moisture level of the soil. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212940 | Vertical Gardening Assembly and Kit and Method of Making and Using the Same - Provided is a cylindrical container for plant growth substrates in which plants of diverse species may be grown all over its external surfaces, and for water, air and nutrients to be supplied to their roots through systems of pipes or cavities internal to the cylinder and embedded in the substrate. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212941 | INTERLOCKING ROOFING TRAYS - An interlocking roof tray adapted for placement on a roof surface and including a bottom surface and sidewalls defining an interior region of the tray. A dovetail projection extends outwardly away from the interior region in one sidewall, and a dovetail recess extends inwardly into the interior region in a sidewall opposite the dovetail projection. An interlocking roof tray assembly is formed from a plurality of the roof trays. Adjacent interlocking roof trays are secured together by dovetail joints formed form the dovetail projections and dovetail recesses. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212942 | PLANT FEEDING ASSEMBLY - A plant feeding assembly comprising of at least two sub assemblies, one a reservoir ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130212943 | COMPRESSED COCONUT COIR PITH GRANULES AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - Compressed coconut coir pith granules having unique physical and horticultural characteristics are provided along with methods for producing such compressed products by subjecting coconut coir pith to compaction utilizing a roll compactor and subsequently granulating the compacted material. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212944 | CATALYTIC PURIFICATION OF GASES - A zirconium-based mixed oxide or zirconium-based mixed hydroxide which is capable of (a) at least 90% v/v conversion of naphthalene at atmospheric pressure at a temperature in the range 600-700° C. using a residence time of about 0.3 seconds, and/or (b) providing an initial heat of adsorption of ammonia of greater than 150 kJ/mol when measured by ammonia flowing gas microcalorimetry. Also, a method for purifying gas produced from the gasification of carbonaceous materials, comprising the step of bringing the gas into contact with such mixed oxides or mixed hydroxides. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212945 | Manhole Security Cover - A manhole security cover includes a manhole cover body comprising a non-metallic RF signal transmissive material. The manhole cover body is seatable on a manhole frame to cover a manhole opening. In the seated position, the first side is accessible from outside the manhole, the second side is disposed within the manhole, and the peripheral edge portion engages a manhole cover support surface on the manhole frame. A manhole cover tamper sensor is responsive to a predetermined movement of the manhole security cover body. A transmitter is operatively connected to the manhole cover tamper sensor and configured to generate a radio frequency manhole cover tamper signal when the manhole cover tamper sensor detects the predetermined movement of the manhole security cover body. An antenna is operatively coupled to the transmitter to radiate radio frequency energy through the manhole cover body to a receiver located outside of said manhole. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212946 | LOUVER ASSEMBLY - A louver assembly includes a rail including a first rail portion configured to connect to a mounting structure and a second rail portion coupled to a bracket configured to hold a louver. The second rail portion can couple to the first rail portion in different positions, each having a different distance between the bracket and the mounting structure connected to the first rail portion. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212947 | Load Bearing Structural Closure System - A closure assembly comprising at least two closures moveable in a closure frame, said closure frame including a header, sill and including a track sized to extend the full-length the header and sill thereby providing for guided movement of each individual closure to the maximum extent to and from a fully closed position, the at least two closures presenting a straight line, in-line, closure, such as a window, entry door, French door, patio door assembly and when the closures are pivoted from a closed position whereat said closures are parallel to the extension of said closure frame to a second position wherein free end of the closer is pivoted away from the closure frame, the free end of said closure including an inter-engaging member which inter-engage with adjacent members to brace together said closures thereby against any loading such as wind loads or the like. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212948 | OPERATING ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH AUTOMATIC SLIDING AND FOLDING DOORS - An operating assembly for use with a door is disclosed. The operating assembly has a motor housed in an enclosure that is positioned in a floor cavity. The motor rotates a drive spindle. An actuator assembly is attached to the floor. An actuator track is attached to the enclosure and has a slot configured to receive at least a portion of the drive spindle. A first converter is positioned at one end of the actuator track and is coupled to the drive spindle. A second converter is positioned at the other end of the actuator track. A drive element attached to a bottom surface of the door is positioned in the track. A transfer device couples the first and second converters to the drive element. During operation, the motor rotates the drive spindle and the first converter to move the transfer device to move the drive element and the door. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212949 | STORAGE COMPARTMENT DEVICE - A storage compartment device for an interior panel part of a vehicle and having a housing with at least one access opening, through which a drawer is at least partially movable. The drawer has side walls and a base that is able to be moved between a retracted position and an extended position through the access opening of the housing. A guiding device is provided for moving the drawer between the retracted position and the extended position, which is constructed for guiding the drawer on moving between the retracted position and the extended position along a continuous curved path of movement. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212950 | GRID-TYPE SAFETY GATE - A safety gate for children or pets includes a barrier member with a predefined width for barring an opening with a larger width between stationary structures, at least one holding member for fixing the barrier member at the structures, and at least a first extension part provided between the holding member and the barrier member for bridging over at least a part of a difference between the width of the opening and the width of the barrier member. The extension part comprises at least one section with a stop member. The section extending in a longitudinal direction and being insertable into a support opening by an insertion depth. The stop member abuts selectably in a first insertion depth and in at least a second insertion depth which is different from the first insertion depth. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212951 | POLISHING PAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Polishing pad and method of manufacturing the same, the method including: (a) mixing materials for forming a polishing layer; (b) mixing at least two from among inert gas, a capsule type foaming agent, a chemical foaming agent, and liquid microelements that are capable of controlling sizes of pores, with the mixture in (a) so as to form two or more types of pores; (c) performing gelling and hardening of the mixture generated in (b) so as to form a polishing layer including the two or more types of pores; and (d) processing the polishing layer so as to distribute micropores defined by opening the two or more types of pores on a surface of the polishing layer. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212952 | Laser Method for Making Shaped Ceramic Abrasive Particles, Shaped Ceramic Abrasive Particles, and Abrasive Articles - A method of making shaped ceramic abrasive particles includes cutting a layer of ceramic precursor material using a laser beam and forming shaped ceramic precursor particles. Further thermal processing provides shaped ceramic abrasive particles. Shaped ceramic abrasive particles producible by the methods and abrasive articles containing them are also disclosed. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212953 | ALUMINA LAYER WITH MULTITEXTURE COMPONENTS - A cutting tool insert for machining by chip removal includes a body of a hard alloy of cemented carbide, cermet, ceramics or cubic boron nitride based material onto which a hard and wear resistant coating is deposited by CVD. The coating includes at least one multitextured α-Al | 2013-08-22 |
20130212954 | ROOF HATCH FOR USE IN HURRICANE REGIONS - A roof hatch including a vibration resistant latch design that can accommodate stresses applied to the roof hatch during hurricane conditions. The roof hatch can comprise a latch assembly including a biasing portion, a linkage member and a latch portion. The biasing portion can include a first latch incorporating a spring returned handle. The latch portion can include a single point, rotatable slam latch that engages an engagable locking member adapted to prevent spring driven rotary arms from disengaging from the engagable locking member. The linkage member includes a projecting end that is designed to provide a delay between actuation of the biasing portion and engagement of the latch portion. Using the vibration resistant latch design, engagable locking member and the rotatable slam latch, the roof hatch is rated to withstand internal and external pressure of 100 pounds per square foot with a design safety factor up to 200 pounds per square foot. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212955 | ELEVATED ROOF - Apparatuses for adding coverings such as, but not limited to, roof lines are generally disclosed. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212956 | Brick Tile Inserts - A tile inset device for securely and removably attaching two or more masonry products, such as concrete blocks, bricks and the like, to one another without the use or mortar, adhesives or the like. In a preferred embodiment, both the top and bottom portions of the device comprise two or more spaced apart inserts for insertion into an opening in a masonry product. The tile insert devices permit the associated masonry products to be repeatedly reused without causing damage thereto, and permit a builder to modify a partially constructed structure without incurring significant time or financial hardship. The tile insert devices are particularly useful in constructing temporary, non-dwelling, structures, but can also be used in the construction of permanent structures. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212957 | SPACER PROFILE AND INSULATING PANE UNIT HAVING SUCH A SPACER PROFILE - A spacer profile for a spacer frame of an insulating pane unit includes a hollow profile body made of plastic with a chamber defined therein. The hollow profile body extends in a longitudinal direction and includes an inner wall, an outer wall, a first side wall and a second side wall, which are connected to the inner and outer walls to form the chamber. First and second reinforcing layers made of a metallic material respectively extend on the first and second side walls and partially on the outer wall so as to be spaced apart by a first distance. A diffusion barrier layer is formed directly on the outer wall between the first and second reinforcing layers and is connected thereto in a diffusion-proof manner in order to form a heat-insulating diffusion barrier. An insulating pane unit includes at least two panes with such a spacer frame disposed therebetween. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212958 | POST SLEEVE ASSEMBLY - A post sleeve provides a substantially permanent base for supporting a post for a fence or sign, and from which one post can be removed and replaced with another post. The sleeve includes a concrete body that is poured on site, using a sleeve core prepositioned in the post hole, and around which wet concrete is poured. After the concrete is cured, the core is removed, leaving a post sleeve cavity configured to receive a post. The core can be rigid, or can include a flexible shell and stiffener. A preformed post sleeve top can be attached to the sleeve core and positioned therewith in the post hole, to become a permanent part of the post sleeve, once the concrete cures. A drain is attached to the core, and remains in the sleeve when the core is removed, and can be a percolation chamber, or passage extending below the sleeve. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212959 | ASPHALT SHINGLE SOLAR POWER DEVICE, SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION METHOD - The invention is an asphalt shingle based solar power device, system, and installation method for providing asphalt shingles with embedded photovoltaic solar panels that can be installed on a roof in a manner quite similar to that of standard asphalt shingles, with a minimal need for either extra wiring or skilled labor. The invention provides shingles, underlayment layers (roofing paper), and electrical connecting tape which have embedded electrically conductive ribbon cable, such as flat braded electrical wire, configured so that the same nails that assemble the units together also electrically connect the various devices to form a useful photovoltaic electrical grid. Use of other materials and methods, such as specially designed nails with a middle conductive region, optional self-sealing materials to provide water resistance, use of safety disconnect circuits, and the like is also described. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212960 | MODULES FOR CONVERTING A STAIRWAY - Modules for converting at least a portion of an existing stairway into an alternating stairway are described. The modules may be installed over an existing stairway to improve accessibility of the stairway for the very young, elderly, ill, injured, or disabled. Installation of the modules creates an alternating stairway presenting a step height that is about one-half the step height of the existing stairway, without appreciably changing the horizontal run or height of the stairway. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212961 | FENESTRATION UNIT WATER RESTRICTOR AND METHOD - A water restrictor adapted to control water diversion from one or more channels in a lower member of a fenestration unit, such as a prehung sliding door or window. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212962 | SILL DRAINAGE MEMBER - A sill drainage member for a window assembly which can include at least one sash. The sash includes a window pane in a frame which can be a single or double glazed window. The sill drainage member has an elongate body with an upper surface and lower surface. The upper surface includes drainage means which is adapted to drain moisture from a window sash. The sill drainage member is adapted to be located and fixed underneath a window sash. A method of installing the sill drainage member with slope blocks and double glazing units is also included and a method of retro fitting double glazed units in wooden sashes. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212963 | Wind Turbine Tower - A wind tower erected on a foundation in which individual levels are formed by connecting a plurality of cast concrete panels along their vertical joints. Additional levels are installed on each prior level and secured with an all-thread post tensioning system and couplers. | 2013-08-22 |
20130212964 | APPARATUS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SAFETY MATS - An array of resilient floor tiles is assembled into a continuous sheet after being laid down. An array of included, sacrificial resistive wires is buried along the edges of the tiles and is controllably heated in order to cause welding of the edges of tiles across the paths of the wires to neighboring tiles. Subsequently the wires may be used to give the array integral tensile strength. The welded array is provided with greater strength for resisting use, expansive and contractile forces caused by environmental heat and cold and also long-term tile contraction owing to loss of plasticiser as may be seen with PVC-based tiles. | 2013-08-22 |