34th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120210582 | RADIAL JOINT AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A RADIAL JOINT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A radial joint with a metallic housing ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120210583 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INCLINED CURVE-TYPE BLADE BODY, BLADE BODY MADE THEREFROM, AND NAIL CLIPPER HAVING BLADE BODY THEREOF - The present invention is related to a method for manufacturing a blade body of a nail clipper having a 3-dimensional inclined curve-type blade, including steps of forming an inclined curve with a curvature Ra using a boundary line which is formed when the periphery of grinding media with a radius Rg in an upright position is merged with an upper inclined surface having a predetermined angle θ | 2012-08-23 |
20120210584 | SHIELDED KNIFE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A shielded knife includes a base, a blade secured to the base at a first end and a guard operatively attached to the blade at a second end opposite the base. The guard may be rotated between a closed position covering a sharpened edge of the blade and an opened position exposing the sharpened edge of the blade. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210585 | SPLIT POWER TOOL - An extendable hedge trimmer includes a housing having a handle end and a tool end. The handle end includes a battery and an electrical connector. The tool end includes a hedge trimming implement, a motor, and an electrical connector. The electrical connector of the tool end is electrically connected with the motor. Wiring is included within the handle end for electrically connecting the battery and the electrical connector of the handle end. The trimmer also includes a pole which is releasably connectable between the tool end and the handle end. The pole is configured for electrically connecting the handle end with the tool end. The trimmer also includes a latch mechanism for releasably attaching the pole between tool end and handle end. The trimmer also includes an input for receiving AC line power via a power cord, the trimmer configured for being power by AC line power and/or battery power. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210586 | HAIR CUTTING DEVICE WITH PIVOTING MECHANISM - Hair cutting device comprising a base portion ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120210587 | DRAWING DEVICE FOR CREATING MANDALA - A drawing device for creating Mandala includes a single molded unit of a base plate, a support surface, and an outer frame, with the support surface being slightly recessed in relation to the bordering outer frame and the inner frame having the exact measurements of the support surface. The inner frame contains one or several voids within it and is positioned inside the outer frame on the drawing material lying on the support surface, and stencils(s) shaped to fit precisely into the matching void(s) of the inner frame can be positioned onto the drawing material lying on the support surface, allowing for the stencil to be rotated or mirrored repeatedly within the void of the inner frame while still maintaining its exact center point due to the void(s) and stencil(s) being non-circular, exhibiting at least at three edges. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210588 | ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTED BOWSIGHT - A sight and range finder for a projectile launching device are disclosed. The range finder calculates a range between a target and a projectile launching device, and transmits a signal indicative of the range. The sight visually aligns the target with the projectile launching device. A drive assembly moves an alignment member of the sight, and at least one processor receives the signal and actuates the drive assembly to move the alignment portion a selected distance based on the range. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210589 | QUANTUM CASCADE LASER SUITABLE FOR PORTABLE APPLICATIONS - A highly portable, high-powered infrared laser source is produced by intermittent operation of a quantum cascade laser power regulated to a predetermined operating range that permits passive cooling. The regulation process may boost battery voltage allowing the use of a more compact, low-voltage batteries. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210590 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR ARTICULATED ARM LASER SCANNER - An articulated arm can include a plurality of articulated arm members, a probe, a receiving portion at a distal end comprising a threaded portion, and a base at a proximal end. A base plate can kinematically mount on the receiving portion and have a hole positioned such that the probe passes through the hole. The base plate can also couple to a laser and an optical sensor located on opposite sides of the hole. A nut can threadably mount to the threaded portion of the receiving portion. Further, a wave spring can mount on the receiving portion between the nut and the base plate. Thus, movement of the nut along the receiving portion can cause the wave spring to urge the base plate against the articulated arm to secure the kinematic mount. The wave spring can then mechanically isolate the base plate from the articulated arm. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210591 | MEASURING DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A THREAD LENGTH OF A FASTENER - A measuring device is adapted for determining a safety thread length LS of a fastener required for fastening a wheel onto a wheel hub unit. The measuring device includes an elongated measuring rod, a positioning member secured to a front end of the measuring rod and configured to abut against a circumferential abutment seat of the wheel, and a plurality of modular sleeves, each configured to be sleevably positioned on and matched up with the measuring rod. Subsequent to bringing the positioning member to abut against the circumferential abutment seat, the modular sleeve is dragged forwardly until a front sleeve end reaches an inner major surface of the wheel, and LS is determined to be equal to the distance between the front end and a rear sleeve end of the modular sleeve. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210592 | DEVICE FOR HEATING A LIQUID COMPRISING A SOLVENT AND SOLUTE, AND SEPARATING THE SOLVENT AND SOLUTION - A device for treating a liquid comprising a solvent and a solute, and separating the solvent and solute, the device comprising a continuous flow treatment chamber including: (a) one or more drying zones; (b) one or more return zones to circulate heating fluid continuously through drying zone(s) and return zone(s) sequentially; (c) a heating fluid inlet(s) in at least one of the return zones for the introduction of the heating fluid; (d) a circulating fan to circulate the heating fluid; (e) a liquid inlet(s) in the drying zone(s) including nozzles though which liquid to be treated is introduced in misted form into the zones; (f) a solute collector(s) located in the drying zone(s) downstream of the liquid inlet(s); wherein the introduced liquid is heated by the heating fluid and the solute is separated from the liquid in the solute collector(s). | 2012-08-23 |
20120210593 | Portable ultraviolet floor curing device - A floor curing apparatus is disclosed, including an ultraviolet lamp, a replaceable reflector configured to direct light energy transmitted from the ultraviolet lamp, the replaceable reflector including one of a plurality of interchangeable reflectors, a shutter mechanism configured to selectively move a shutter to expose the ultraviolet lamp and the reflector toward a surface upon which the floor curing apparatus operates, and wheels. The ultraviolet lamp and the reflector height from the floor surface are maintained at a predetermined distance above the surface. The plurality of interchangeable reflectors provides varying transmission characteristics. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210594 | ERGONOMIC DUAL TOWEL - An ergonomic dual bath towel assembly used to dry simultaneously both the hair and torso of a bather includes a large body towel and a smaller towel for the hair connected by elastic straps to a larger body towel, which is located spaced apart from the smaller hair towel, thereby freeing the neck and upper shoulder area of the bather from being constricted by the wrapped towels. The two towels are used together and the straps keep the shoulders and neck in the un-encumbered spaced apart region while the hair is drying with the smaller towel and the body is dried by the larger towel. The free region between the head and the torso does not constrict the face, neck and upper shoulder areas while the user is drying the hair and torso/legs with the larger towel. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210595 | HIGH TEMPERATURE LUMBER TREATMENT SYSTEM - High-temperature method for the treatment of lumber, the method comprising the steps of providing stacks ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120210596 | Sport equipment bag with drying system incorporated therein - A sport equipment bag with drying system incorporated therein has a flexible shell defining an environmentally controlled interior space having a bottom portion, side wall portions, and a top portion. A sealable opening within the top portion adapted to allow sports equipment to be placed within and taken out from the interior space. An opening within one of the side wall portions adapted to allow environmentally controlled air to be placed within and taken from the interior space. An opening cover attached adjacent to the side wall opening and adapted to cover and seal the side wall opening when not in use. A grid floor member attached to at least one of the side wall portions and suspended above the bottom portion forming a gap therebetween, and including a plurality of holes therein; and at least one elongated support member adapted to fit within any one of the holes of the grid floor member and is adapted to extend between the bottom portion and the top portion and thereby support the top portion. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210597 | Heat Pump Laundry Dryer and a Method for Operating a Heat Pump Laundry Dryer - A heat pump system of a laundry dryer comprises a closed refrigerant circuit ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120210598 | Ambient Air Dryer with Improvements in Performance, Safety, Ease of Use and Cost of Manufacture - The already energy saving ambient air dryer is improved in methods of manufacture, performance, increased safety devices, and storage options which include in part: construction in pieces of different manufacture for assembly to lower cost, added inhibitors to extend life and durability, extrusions on the drum functioning as scoops to cause additional ambient air to be passed through the clothes, light and reflector system so moving drum may be visible at night or in partial light, non-defeating GFCI system, specific designed energy efficient motor, programmed functions such as stopping the drum in “access” or “park” position and sounding alarm for pre-determined operational issues, remote control as well as control box on dryer frame, a system for capturing lint and particulates, motion/heat detectors which eliminate need for safety guard surrounding moving drum, sound emitters to keep animals away, security codes for operation, and collapsible drum and frame for compact storage. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210599 | AIR INJECTION NOZZLE, AND TENTER OVEN USING THE NOZZLE - An air injection nozzle has an air injection face with a number of air injection holes arrayed at an interval (Py) in first and second staggered rows. The first row and the second rows are positioned at an interval (Px). The air injection face and the sheet running face confront each other at a distance (L). The air injection holes in the air injection face have a diameter (D). The interval (Px), the interval (Py), the distance (L) and the diameter (D) satisfy Formula (1): 6≦(L/D)/(Px/Py)≦9, and Formula (2): 4≦L/D≦8. This air injection nozzle is employed as a resin film heat treating apparatus in a tenter oven to be used for manufacturing the resin film. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210600 | ANTISKID OVERSHOE - An antiskid overshoe suitable for being reversibly secured to a shoe. The antiskid overshoe includes a net made of a textile material. The net includes cords produced by knitting, the cords combining to define meshes of the net suitable for forming cleats. Both ends of the net arc encapsulated in a strap, each defining a closed loop, through which an elastic cord passes, the elastic cord further passing through the meshes defined at the two side edges of the net. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210601 | Article of Footwear Having An Adjustable Ride - An article of footwear has an upper and a sole. The sole has an upper sole member, a lower sole member, and at least one inflatable bladder disposed between the upper sole member and the lower sole member. The at least one inflatable bladder has an inflated state and a deflated state. A distance between the upper sole member and the lower sole member is greater in the inflated state than the deflated state. Varying the inflation of the inflatable bladder varies the amount of cushioning in the sole and the thickness of the sole so that the shoe can serve as a multipurpose shoe for activities requiring different amounts of cushioning. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210602 | MASSAGING FOOTWEAR - A footwear article that has an insert pad filled with loose particulate material which is configured within the pad to provide the feeling of walking on a sandy beach and with the same massage affect to the foot as walking on a sandy beach. The pad is particularly configured to prevent the loose particulate material inside of it from flowing to the sides of the pad and destroying the massaging affect. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210603 | Devices With Internal Flexibility Sipes, Including Siped Chambers For Footwear - Devices with internal flexibility sipes, such as slits, provide improved flexibility, improved cushioning to absorb shock and/or shear forces, and improved stability of support. Siped devices can be used in any existing product that provides or utilizes cushioning and stability. These products include human and other footwear, both soles and uppers, as well as orthotics; athletic, occupational and medical equipment and apparel; padding or cushioning, such as for equipment or tool handles, as well as furniture; balls; tires; and any other structural or support elements in a mechanical, architectural, or any other product. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210604 | WATERPROOF AND VAPOR-PERMEABLE SOLE FOR SHOES AND SHOE PROVIDED WITH SAID SOLE - A waterproof and vapor-permeable sole for shoes, including a vapor-permeable lower component made of polymeric material. An upper functional layer, which as a whole is impermeable to water and permeable to water vapor, affects at least part of the extension of the vapor-permeable surface of the lower component. An upper component is arranged substantially on top of the functional layer and includes a plurality of pumping elements, which are directed toward the upper part corresponding to the inside of the shoe. The functional layer is joined at least perimetrically and hermetically to at least one component of the sole. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210605 | FOOT SUPPORT - A foot support for use with a human foot having a forefoot portion that supports the foot beneath the metatarsal heads and an arched midfoot portion that supports the foot beneath the metatarsal, cuneiforms, navicular, and cuboid bones and has a slope between a maximum height on the medial side of the foot support and a minimum height on the lateral side of the foot support. The foot support also includes a wedge fixed beneath the forefoot portion such that the maximum wedge height is positioned beneath the first metatarsal head and the minimum wedge height extends beneath the fourth metatarsal head. The foot support may optionally include a heel portion that supports the calcaneus and talus bones in a neutral, varus, or valgus positions. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210606 | SOLE ASSEMBLY FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH INTERLOCKING MEMBERS - An article of footwear includes a sole assembly with a rib that is resiliently flexible, and the rib has a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis. The transverse axis extends at an acute angle relative to the ground surface, and the rib includes a first longitudinal end, a second longitudinal end, and a middle portion disposed between the first and second longitudinal ends. A height of the first and/or second longitudinal end is greater than that of the middle portion. The rib is operable to axially support a first force applied substantially along the acute angle relative to the ground surface, and the rib transverse axis remains substantially straight in response to the first force. The rib resiliently bends about the rib longitudinal axis in response to a second force applied substantially normal to the ground surface to make the rib transverse axis non-linear. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210607 | Article of Footwear Having a Polygon Lug Sole Pattern - Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) an upper; (b) a sole structure including a midsole and an outsole, the outsole having a plurality of polygonal lugs arranged about a base surface of the outsole. The outsole may include one or more regions wherein the characteristics of a portion of the lugs within a region differ from the characteristics of a portion of the lugs in another region. The lugs may differ, for example based on size, construction and/or spacing between the lugs. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210608 | Article of Footwear with Adjustable Cleats - An article of footwear with adjustable cleat members is disclosed. The heights of each cleat member can be adjusted independently. Each cleat member engages a cleat rotating member associated with the sole of the article. The cleat rotating member may be engaged through a hole in a top portion of a sole structure of the article of footwear. The cleat rotating member can be turned to adjust the height of the cleat member. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210609 | Debris-free device for protection of footwear and wearer from exposure to unwanted materials - A debris-free device is described to protect the insides of footwear from invasive ingress of unwanted extraneous matter, such as particles, debris and fluids, in order to preserve the feet of the wearer and the inner linings and insoles of the footwear. A cover guard is disclosed made from a chosen material fabric and fastened and sealed using simple means such as elastic, Velcro and a button. The cover prevents dust, dirt, water droplets, sand, filings, wood-shavings etc. from entering and attaching to the inner linings of footwear, causing discomfort to the wearer. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210610 | POST-PULLER AND METHOD - A method of removing a T-type fence post from the earth with a powered, mobile piece of equipment controlled by a human operator includes attaching a substantially flat plate to a lift arm of the powered, mobile piece of equipment such that the plate hangs substantially vertically from the lift arm and can move in an arc, the plate having an opening with a top wall and a bottom wall, moving the powered, mobile piece of equipment in a first direction to pull the plate over the fence post such that an upper portion of the post enters the opening with the bottom and upper walls of the opening engaging the post with sufficient force to retain the post in the opening when the post is pulled from the earth and raising the lift arm to pull the post from the earth in a substantially vertical direction. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210611 | SNOW BLOWER SUPPORT FOR SANDING VEHICLE - A support for holding an associated snow blower on an associated vehicle equipped with a receiver of the type customarily used for mounting towing apparatus which includes an elongated stem dimensioned and configured for sliding engagement with the receiver; an elongated crossbar fixed to the stem in substantially perpendicular relationship; and at least a first column having a first end fixed to the crossbar and a second end having an arm for supporting an associated snow blower. In some forms of the invention the support includes a second column having a first end fixed to the crossbar and a second end having an arm for supporting an associated snow blower. The first and second columns are disposed respectively at substantially the axial extremities of the crossbar. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210612 | GROUND ENGAGING TOOL SYSTEM - A ground engaging tool system comprises a ground engaging tool such as a tip, an adapter mounted to or part of a work tool, and a rotating lock member. The ground engaging tool is attached to the adapter, and a post portion of the adapter slides into a slot provided on the lock. The lock is rotated so that the entrance to the slot is blocked and the post cannot slide out of the slot. The lock in this position is in a locking position, and the retention of the post oin the slot of the lock retains the ground engaging tool to the adapter. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210613 | DUAL CYLINDER DUAL PICK-UP COUPLER - A loader coupler includes a body with spaced-apart inner rib mounts for mating respectively with ribs of a first type of attachment. The body also includes inner locking regions that are aligned with the inner rib mounts. Spaced-apart outer rib mounts are also provided on the body and are adapted to mate respectively with a second type of attachment. Outer locking regions are aligned with the outer rib mounts. A lock system is connected to the body and includes: (i) a first actuator operatively connected to left and right first lock plungers and adapted to move the left and right first lock plungers between locked and unlocked positions; and, (ii) a second actuator operatively connected to left and right second lock plungers and adapted to move the left and right second lock plungers between locked and unlocked positions. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210614 | Quick Hitch Coupler - A quick hitch coupler having an arrangement for releasably coupling a tool such as an excavator tool to the quick hitch coupler. The arrangement for releasably coupling the tool to the quick hitch coupler has tool pin engaging members on spaced apart portions of the main body of the quick hitch coupler. One of the tool pin engaging members has an associated latching member movably mounted on the main body of the quick hitch coupler between a tool pin locking position and a tool pin releasing position. The latching member has a lock movably mounted on the latching member for locking a tool pin onto the latching member quick hitch coupler in normal use. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210615 | Reminder Device And Method Of Use - a reminder device comprising an object, where the object is readily viewed by a user; and a marking on the object wherein the marking includes a circle and a pair of words “TO IT”. The circle with the pair of words “TO IT” is associated with the phrase “GET 'ROUND TO IT” to remind the user of the action they need to complete. The markings may be placed on a magnet, a token, a sticker, a paperweight, a coin, a lamp, a mug, a glass or other commonly used household items to remind and inspire action to a user upon viewing it. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210616 | Commu-rider - The device is comprised of a frame with a compartment and a sliding channel allowing for inserting and removing specialty messages with minimum effort. Its innovative aspect allows one to display or rotate black and white or multicolor human or computer generated text, graphics, and images. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210617 | Display device - The invention is a display device installed on a transporting vehicle. The display device encloses a substance that moves with the inertial “forces” created by the transporting vehicle. The display device can be made up of transparent, translucent, or opaque material. The enclosed material can be gas, liquid, or solid, such as liquid, air, ball bearings, coins, and/or marbles. The device can be installed on the interior (such as ceiling, wall, floor, handles, seats), exterior, or a through structure (such as a window like structure). The vehicle is a device meant to move people or things, such as a train, bus, car, elevator, bike, airplane, gondola, ship, boat, or truck. The device is meant to be observed visually and/or sonically. The device is meant to be used for entertainment, advertising, and/or energy extraction. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210618 | SIGN HOLDER FOR AN ELECTRONIC KIOSK - A sign holder includes a base, a first sign sleeve and at least one second sign sleeve. The base has a mounting portion configured to mount to an electronic kiosk, a sleeve support portion and a connecting portion coupling the mounting portion to the sleeve support portion. The first sign sleeve receives at least one sign and is mounted to a front surface of the sleeve support portion and the at least one second sign sleeve receives at least one sign and is mounted to a front surface of the first sign sleeve. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210619 | INTERCHANGEABLE ADVERTISING SIGN - A system and a method for advertisement for a business is provided. The contemplated embodiments of the system and method utilize a sign having interchangeable capabilities such that the sign may be changed based on promotional programs and or may be changed to display new design for advertisement. Additionally, a contemplated embodiment of the system and method utilize a sign that may be interchangeable and moreover may display three dimensional promotional materials including toys, small articles among others. The invention may comprise a plurality of parts including a first backboard portion having a plurality of slots wherein a second promotional material may be inserted in the backboard portions and may be removable inserted and interchanged based on desired promotions and display materials. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210620 | Business Form With Self Laminating Wristband With Reduced Image Area - A business form comprising a face ply and a lamination ply includes a matrix of self adhering labels positioned in a label area and a self laminating wristband positioned in a wristband area, all of which are defined by die cuts therein for removal upon use. The wristband is comprised of a left edge justified, reduced length imaging area releasably adhered to a laminating portion comprising a pair of laminating panels one of which is smaller sized to merely laminate the imaging area and with self adhering tabs at opposite ends of the panels. A wristband extender is die cut into the lamination ply within the profile of the wristband. A second embodiment includes a pair of separated imaging areas in the same space as the single imaging area along with special precautions labels die cut into the lamination ply for application to the second smaller imaging area. The wristband may be provided separately in an envelope sized sheetlet or in a page size form with multiple wristbands but no labels. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210621 | DISPLAY PANEL - A display panel includes a frame, a panel body, and at least two elastic buffer members. The frame includes a frame body and a frame plate with a plane and an opening. The opening is located in the plane. The frame body is disposed on the plane and surrounds the opening. The panel body is disposed on the plane and covers the opening. The elastic buffer members are face to face disposed on the plane. The frame body surrounds the panel body and the elastic buffer members. Each elastic buffer member includes a stop block and a support plate with a contact plane facing the panel body. The support plate is connected between the stop block and the frame plate. The stop block protrudes from the contact plane. The panel body is located among the elastic buffer members and disposed between the stop blocks and the plane. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210622 | Illuminated front loading frame display - A thin, illuminatable graphic support assembly comprising an elongated base rail having an elongated first edge and an elongated second edge; an elongated cover rail having an elongated planar portion arranged along one edge thereof, and an elongated “J” shaped portion arranged along a second edge thereof, the elongated cover rail pivotable between an open orientation and a closed graphic or panel restraining position; an elongated receiving channel arranged in the elongated second edge of the base rail, with a biasing member arranged therein, and a fixture support first channel and a fixture support second channel on an outer lower side of the base rail, to enable the illuminable graphic support assembly to be selectively secured to a wall. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210623 | Slide Bearing Component for Pistol with Light Alloy Body Structure - This invention relates to countering of the weight caused by high temperature and pressure that arise during the firing of the pistol by this component, instead of the aluminum alloy body; by inserting, into the pistol with light alloy body structure, a bearing component that is all-steel, independent of the body of the pistol, and that can be assembled and disassembled when necessary; elimination of deformations of the aluminum alloy body caused by the high temperature and high pressure; and lengthening the working life of the pistol by increasing the rate of fire. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210624 | 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. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210625 | NON-LETHAL/LETHAL PROJECTILE LAUNCHER RANGING AND SIGHTING SYSTEM - A ranging and sighting system for a lethal and non-lethal projectile launcher having an housing and a eyepiece positioned on an end of the housing and one or more reticles in the eyepiece having separate indicia for sighting a target and ranging a target and a switch for selecting between the indicia for sighting and the indicia for ranging the target. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210626 | ICE FISHING INDICATOR DEVICE - An ice fishing device enclosed in a housing and configured for indicating that a fish has taken the bait is disclosed. The device provides a curved rod having a portion external to the housing and a portion internal to the housing comprising a hooked end adapted for clasping onto a handle tip of the fishing spool. The hooked end will release from the handle tip when a fish tugs on the fishing line thereby moving the spool and the handle tip away from the hooked end. Once the hook is released, the curved rod containing a flag repositions to an upright position alerting the fisherman that the fish is ready to be pulled out of the ice. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210627 | Bait Enhancer - Bait enhancer and methods of forming bait enhancer. Some embodiments provide bait enhancer comprising a first portion of red cabbage juice and a second portion containing at least one of a chemical selected from the group consisting of magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide and simethicone wherein the first portion and the second portion are mixed together and, perhaps, are believed to react to form a product. Optionally, the first and second portions can be about equal amounts by volume. Moreover, a 5 milliliter amount of the second portion can include about 200 milligrams of magnesium hydroxide, about 153 milligrams of the aluminum hydroxide and about 20 mg of the simethicone. In some embodiments the bait enhancer is applied to a fishing lure. Furthermore, the bait enhancer can be refrigerated at or less than about 45 degrees Fahrenheit. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210628 | Insect Trapping Apparatus and Method of Use Thereof - An apparatus for trapping insects, such as bedbugs, that are attempting to access beds and other pieces of furniture, the insect trapping apparatus has an adhesive surface that peripherally encircles an inner non-adhesive supporting surface. Users of the insect trapping apparatus place the support posts of beds or other pieces of furniture on the inner non-adhesive supporting surface. The insect trapping apparatus has an outer non-adhesive surface that peripherally encircles the adhesive surface, and the outer non-adhesive surface has channels therethrough with openings to the adhesive surface to permit transit of insects from outside the insect trapping apparatus to the adhesive surface. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210629 | TECHNIQUES FOR MAINTAINING PALATABILITY OF A BAIT MATERIAL IN A PEST CONTROL DEVICE - A termite control bait container includes an upper end portion opposite a lower end portion. The bait container includes a chamber containing a termite bait. The lower end portion includes an air-trapping pocket below at least a portion of the bait to reduce intrusion of water through the lower end portion when installed in a selected orientation at least partially below ground. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210630 | Insect-Control Patch - Apparatus and methods for controlling insects. Some embodiments provide apparatus (for instance patches) comprising one or more layers of degradable materials impregnated with respective insect-control materials. A first impregnated layer defines an effective thickness and degrades at a rate dependent on an environmental factor to thereby expose a portion of the insect-control material impregnated therein at a depth corresponding to the decreased thickness. As the first degradable layer degrades in a multi-layer insect-control patch it also exposes the second layer (which is attached to the first layer) at a rate corresponding to the degradation of the first layer. A barrier impervious to the second insect-control material can be attached to the second layer. In some embodiments the first and second degradable materials are the same material and the second impregnated layer is formed on the first impregnated layer thereby bonding them together. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210631 | Commingled Coal and Biomass Slurries - An energy efficient process for converting biomass into a higher carbon content, high energy density slurry. Water and biomass are mixed at a temperature and under a pressure that are much lower than in prior processes, but under a non-oxidative gas, which enables a stable slurry to be obtained containing up to 60% solids by weight, 20-40% carbon by weight, in the slurry. The temperature is nominally about 200° C. under non-oxidative gas pressure of about 150 psi, conditions that are substantially less stringent than those required by the prior art. In another embodiment, the biomass water slurry can be mixed with a coal water slurry to further optimize the carbon content and pumpability of the biomass shiny. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210632 | Method and Apparatus for High Temperature Brine Phase Reactions - The present invention features the use of salt-water mixtures to form brine reaction phases at supercritical temperatures, i.e., greater than 374° C., and at pressures of less than 500 bar. The conditions utilized allow high reaction rates to be attained in a dense medium at moderate pressures and temperatures. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210633 | SORBENT CONTAINING ENGINEERED FUEL FEED STOCK - Disclosed are novel engineered fuel feed stocks, feed stocks produced by the described processes, methods of making the fuel feed stocks, methods of producing energy from the fuel feed stocks. Components derived from processed MSW waste streams can be used to make such feed stocks which are substantially free of glass, metals, grit and noncombustibles and contain a sorbent. These feed stocks are useful for a variety of purposes including as gasification and combustion fuels. In addition, one or more sorbents can be added to the feed stocks in order to reduce the amount of a variety of pollutants present in traditional fuel and feed stocks, including, but not limited, sulfur and chlorine. Further, these feed stocks with added sorbent can mitigate corrosion, improve fuel conversion, extend power generating plant lifetime, reduce ash slagging, and reduced operating temperature. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210634 | NITROOXYESTERS, THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - The present invention relates to the novel compounds of the formula (I), as well as to their manufacture and use and compositions comprising them. The invention also relates to a change in oxidation reactions of hydrocarbons admixed to these compounds. Furthermore the invention relates to (bio)diesel fuel comprising such compounds. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210635 | PELLETIZATION AND CALCINATION OF GREEN COKE USING AN ORGANIC BINDER - A method of calcining green petroleum coke which includes separating the green coke having a particle size of between 0.1 mm and 50 mm into undersized and oversized fractions, pelletizing the undersized fraction with a binder to form pelletized coke, combining the oversized fraction and the pelletized coke to form a feed mixture, and calcining the feed mixture to form calcined coke. The method includes the addition of a pulverization step wherein all the green coke is pulverized before pelletization and the pellets are then calcined to produce a pelletized calcined coke product. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210636 | Large Scale Syngas BTU Enhancement for Power Generation - A method and system for converting low BTU synthesis gas (Syngas), and synthesis gas that has been generated in situ, into a higher BTU product while minimizing the process carbon footprint. Preferably, a plasma gassifier is used to generate the syngas. Sensible heat is recovered and applied to produce electricity. The syngas is water gas shifted to enhance hydrogen production. Gasification is performed in a pyrolysis mode of operation, a nitrogen reduced mode of operation, an oxygen enriched mode of operation, or a coke supplemented mode of operation. The syngas is delivered to a reactor to produce product. The reactor is any of a pellet style reactor, a monolith style reactor, a foam reactor, a ceramic foam reactor, an alumina oxide reactor, and an alpha alumina oxide reactor. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210637 | LIGHTING ENVIRONMENT CONTROL FACILITY FOR CULTIVATION OF CROPS, PEST CONTROL METHOD, AND INTENSIVE CULTIVATION METHOD - Disclosed are: a lighting environment control facility capable of controlling light to be irradiated on cultivated crops to an optimum condition for the growth of the crops, thereby activating a natural defense of the crops against pests; a pest control method capable of determining whether or not to control pests of cultivated crops and controlling the pests on the basis of the determination; and an intensive cultivation method. The facility is used for pesticide-free cultivation, and includes a crop cultivation house which is formed of a light transmissive material and in which crops are cultivated, and a lighting control unit that controls the light to be irradiated upon the crops in the crop cultivation house. The lighting control unit is adapted to control spectral radiance (B | 2012-08-23 |
20120210638 | INDOOR GREENHOUSE - Described herein is an indoor greenhouse that includes a rack unit, an outer layer that surrounds the rack unit and defines a greenhouse interior, at least one light surrounded by a light enclosure, a cooling system, and a ventilation system all disposed in the greenhouse interior. The ventilation system includes a fan, a filter and at least one duct that cooperate to exhaust air out of the exhaust vent opening. The rack unit includes a top, a bottom, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. The outer layer includes a top, a bottom, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween that correspond to the similar portions of the rack unit. The outer layer also has intake and exhaust vent and light cooling openings defined therein. The cooling system includes at least one duct that cooperates with the light enclosure to define an air path between the intake and exhaust light cooling openings. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210639 | VASE AND INSERT ASSEMBLY FOR HOLDING FLOWERS, FLAGS, BALLOONS, AND THE LIKE - An insert for a vase, the insert for receiving the stem of an ornament, such as a flower. The insert has a cylindrical base member that is of a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the vase and has fins or ribs extending outward therefrom such that the ribs interfere and bend when the insert is inserted into the vase. The insert is made of a pliable or elastomeric material and the base member has channels adapted to receive stems thereinto. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210640 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GROWING PLANTS - An embodiment includes an enclosure having a nutrient bed for retaining and providing nutrients to plants grown therein. An adjustment mechanism provided for adjusting the level of one or more environmental variables therein so as to at least partially simulate the growing conditions found at a specific altitude. Exemplary environmental variables include water levels, broad-spectrum light intensity, UV light intensity, pH, nutrients, air temperature, soil temperature, atmospheric carbon dioxide, atmospheric oxygen, atmospheric pressure and combinations thereof. The adjustment mechanism may include one or more broad-spectrum/full spectrum lights, UV generating lights, skylights, vacuum/pressure pumps, hypoxicators, oxygen generators, carbon dioxide regulators, heaters, air conditioning units and so forth. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210641 | PLANT PACKAGE AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME USING A THERMOPLASTIC FLOWER POT - A flower pot in combination with a retaining medium for holding and retaining a floral grouping is disclosed. The flower pot includes a base portion defining a receiving space for receiving at least a portion of the retaining medium so as to hold and retain the retaining medium. The base portion is constructed of a thermoformed plastic material, and has an upper end, a lower end, and a sidewall extending between the upper end and the lower end. The sidewall is substantially devoid of overlapping folds and has decorative ornamentation associated with at least a portion of the sidewall. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210642 | Plant Watering System - A plant watering system comprising: at least two planters; at least two pots in each planter; and a PVC pipe that extends from each side of a ball-cock, where the PVC pipe-ball-cock connection connects the at least two planters and water flows through the ball-cock and the PVC pipes and enters into the planters to supply water for the at least two pots. The ball-cock activates the flow of water into the planters upon a diminished level of water. Each planter may include a relief hole set at a predetermined level and a means to connect an additional PVC pipe-ball-cock connection. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210643 | HEATED ROLLER FOR CONTROL OF SOIL-BORNE PESTS SUCH AS NEMATODES, PATHOGENS, FUNGUS, AND WEEDS - An apparatus for controlling or eradicating nematodes or other soil-borne pests having a heated metal roller having surface-mounted blades to heat the soil to a desired temperature and depth sufficient to effect control of the relevant species in the soil under the roller. The roller is heated with one or more burners firing across the surface of the roller. The apparatus further includes a heat exchanger through which the combustion products generated by the burner or burners are exhausted and in which the combustion air is preheated. In accordance with one embodiment, the heat exchanger condenses water vapor in the combustion products which water vapor, together with any water that evaporates from the soil during heating, may be captured and returned to the soil. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210644 | Methods, Apparatus and Systems for Generating, Updating and Executing an Invasive Species Control Plan - Invasive species control plans may be automatically generated using vegetation control information received from a variety of sources. Such invasive species control plans may aid vegetation control personnel and professionals when determining an invasive species control strategy, including treatment and restoration, and then guide the implementation of that strategy. Invasive species control plans may include a variety of recommended vegetation control practices and projected outcomes for the implementation of recommended vegetation control management practices. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210645 | Multi-ring Plasma Pyrolysis Chamber - A pyrolysis chamber for the extraction of combustible gasses from biomass waste such as wood chips has a gravity fed chamber, where fuel passes, in succession, through a pre-heating zone, an oxidation and reduction zone, a gas outlet zone and a solids offloading zone. The pre-heating zone has plasma torches which direct an air plasma into the chamber, thereby pre-heating the fuel to a temperature of 1200-1500° C., after which the fuel enters the oxidation and reduction zone, where it is exposed to a steam plasma of 1500° C. which travels through plasma torches to an annular ring distributor surrounding the chamber and having apertures directing the steam plasma into the chamber, thereby providing enhanced generation of combustible gasses of CO and H | 2012-08-23 |
20120210646 | GATE RETRACTION DEVICE - A device for permitting the (preferably manual) raising of a railroad crossing pedestrian arm independently of a roadway crossing arm, comprising a hinge including a first end operable to be connected to a pedestrian gate support arm and a second end operable to be connected to a pedestrian arm; wherein the hinge permits the second end to be raised by an external force relative to a position of the first end. Some embodiments further include a brake to slow movement of a manually raised pedestrian gate to a horizontal position. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210647 | DOOR ACTUATOR - A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210648 | Protective assembly for door hinge - A protective assembly is provided with a flexible, extensible, longitudinal bellows including folding units each having a cross-section of “n”, and two joining members at both sides respectively; two elongated metal brackets each including a longitudinal first groove of rectangular cross-section on one surface distal the bellows and a longitudinal second groove the other surface proximate the bellows; and two fastening members each fitted in the first grooves to secure the bracket to an inner surface of either a door frame or a door. The joining members are fitted and fastened in the second grooves respectively so as to cover a gap between the door frame and the door. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210649 | System and Method of Protecting Flooring near a Doorway - A system and method for protecting flooring near a doorway by securing to the bottom portion of the door a protective device where the protective device extends outward from the door and over the flooring where a pet may damage the flooring. The protective device is made of a scratch resistant material and the protective device is adapted to allow the door to open and remain securely attached to the door when open or closed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210650 | ADJUSTABLE DOOR THRESHOLD - A door threshold may comprise a main body formed from two feet. In certain example embodiments, a male-female connection between the feet may be used to adjust the depth of the door threshold. In certain other example embodiments, a center bridge insert to be used in connection with two female feet to adjust the depth of the door threshold. In still further example embodiments, one or more center layers may be disposed between two feet, with the size of the center layer(s) determining the depth of the door threshold. Also, the door threshold may include upper and lower members for sandwiching carpet and/or carpet padding therebetween which, in certain example embodiments, may grip the carpet to reduce the ease with which it may be pulled out from between the upper and lower members. Thus, certain example embodiments may reduce and/or eliminate the need for tacks proximate to the threshold. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210651 | Device with inflatable membrane for raising flat roof low areas - A low cost method and device for diverting water away from a flat roof's low spots, thus preventing it from puddling there during a rainstorm. Such puddles, if allowed to stand, can damage a roof deck structurally. The device includes a flexible membrane, an air valve mounted thereon, and mechanical fasteners for attaching the membrane along its periphery, to both the roof deck and its existing covering. Ideally, the membrane can be heat welded, taped or glued to the roof covering and joined thereto to form an airtight seal, thus simplifying construction of inflatable barriers for the roof's low spots. For each such barrier, a membrane, sized and shaped to cover at least one low spot, substantially overlaps the latter's edges and defines, in combination with the roof covering, an air pocket which, when inflated via the air valve, causes the membrane to protrude upwardly, effectively elevating the covered spot. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210652 | Easy Clean Gutter System - A gutter system to remove storm water from a roof of a dwelling comprising: a shortened downspout extending from a gutter; a lip extending from the forward side of the downspout, where the lip helps to guide the fall of water from the downspout; a collection basket positioned just below the downspout; and a screen over the collection basket, where the screen allows water to flow into the collection basket. The collection basket may further include an exit spout and may be attached to a wall of the dwelling. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210653 | ROADWAY GRATING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A grating system such as that used in roadways or sidewalks is provided. The grating system includes a support ledge having a first surface. A surface frame is arranged adjacent the first surface, the surface frame having a plurality of second surfaces defining an opening. A grating frame is coupled to the plurality of second surfaces. At least one cover is removably coupled to the grating frame. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210654 | COLLAPSIBLE ROOF CURB - A collapsible roof curb includes a base portion having opposed end walls and opposed side walls extending between the end walls, and an upper portion having opposed upper end walls and opposed upper side walls. The roof curb also includes a hinge connecting each of the end walls of the base portion to the end walls of the upper portion and the side walls of the base portion to the side walls of the upper portion, the hinges being adapted to allow the end walls and side walls of the upper portion to pivot from a collapsed position to an extended position. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210655 | BOOM ASSEMBLY - A telescopic boom broadly comprises an elongated hollow outer boom, an elongated inner boom telescopically received within the outer boom, and a guidance structure for guiding the inner boom for telescopic movement is provided. The guidance structure includes a plurality of guide rails attached to the interior corners of the outer boom, a first roller assembly attached to one end of the inner boom, a second roller assembly attached to one end of the outer boom, and a mid roller assembly positioned proximal to the second roller assembly. The first roller assembly includes a plurality of wheels mounted on axles for engaging the guide rails. The second roller assembly includes roller bars positioned on opposed sides of one end of the outer boom for guiding the inner boom during telescopic movement. The mid roller assembly includes a third roller bar that engages guide rails positioned on the inner boom. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210656 | Holder for Being Positioned in Floating Floor Slabs and Installation System Thereof - A holder to be placed in floating floor slabs and the installation system thereof, the holder comprising a cubic holder having a pair of tubes on each side thereof, parallel with the supporting base, with facing sides in identical position; within said sides a section designed for placing rods on which the different layers of the rebar mesh are supported and a system for fitting the mesh on the rods, and also the securing of the corners of the different levels of the rebar mesh by means of linking of the holder s using the rods. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210657 | Barrier Wall and Method of Forming Wall Panels Between Vertical Wall Stiffeners with Support Members Extending Partially Through the Wall Panels - A sound barrier wall has a plurality of footings spaced apart and vertical “I” beam wall stiffeners mounted to the footings. Alternatively, the vertical wall stiffeners are mounted to a crash barrier. A horizontal wall stiffener can be disposed between the adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. A plurality of wall panels is vertically stacked between adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. Each wall panel includes a sound insulating block, and plurality of support members disposed on opposite sides of the sound insulating block for providing structural support. Each support member has a head portion in contact with a surface of the sound insulating block and a stem portion extending into the sound insulating block. An “I” beam can be disposed between the vertically stacked wall panels. A top cap is mounted over the vertically stacked wall panels and protective layer is formed over the wall panels and vertical wall stiffeners. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210658 | Panel assembly for mounting to the facade of a building - A panel assembly for mounting to the façade of a building which includes a panel member having a longitudinal axis, at least one opening through the panel member for receiving a fitting which is operatively engaged to a connection assembly, and an anchoring assembly receiving the connection assembly and securing the same to the façade. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210659 | SAFETY BLANKET - The present invention relates to a tower for a wind power installation. The tower comprises a wall extending from a foundation in an upwards direction towards a nacelle and defines an enclosed space. Furthermore, the tower comprises a safety blanket which is distended across the tower interior along an inner surface of the wall to thereby split the enclosed space into an upper compartment above the blanket and a lower compartment below the blanket. The safety blanket is flexible. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210660 | Roofing Product with Integrated Photovoltaic Elements and Flashing System - The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; and wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210661 | Pre-Assembled Hip, Ridge or Rake Shingle - A hip, ridge or rake shingle is provided, in which a pair of substantially rigid panel portions are connected by a hinge portion, and wherein the shingle is pre-assembled, but can conform to a variety of different angles to accommodate different angular relationships between surfaces of a hip, ridge or rake of a roof. The substantially rigid panel portions are connected by a hinge and may or may not have a reinforcement member, and all of the panels, hinges and reinforcement members are of synthetic thermoplastic polymeric construction and are welded together by ultrasonic or vibratory welding techniques. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210662 | Tower Foundation - Non-cementitious tower foundations and structures, kits and methods for making the non-cementitious tower foundations. Aspects of the present invention operate to decouple the required mass for the foundation from the structural components needed to resist compression and tension forces. Aspects of the present invention include a foundation structure made of structural components for resisting the expected forces transferred from the tower. This foundation structure may be filled with non-cementitious fill of any type to provide the required mass to stabilize the foundation and the tower. A non-cementitious tower foundation structure includes a central shaft; a storage tank; and structural members coupling the central shaft to the storage tank. The storage tank comprises one or more voids for containing non-cementitious fill as ballast to stabilize the central shaft. The total volume capacity of the voids may be at least a threshold volume. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210663 | TRANSLUCENT DECKING PLANKS - Decking comprises a translucent plank. The plank may be made from synthetic material. The plank may include a diffusion surface disposed to allow a portion of light incident on a top surface of the plank to transmit through a bottom surface of the plank. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210664 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED CURTAIN WALL SEALING - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a plug of the type utilized for sealing a junction between a horizontal member and a vertical mullion of a curtain wall. The plug may include a plug body. The plug body may include a front body portion, a rear body portion, a left body portion, a right body portion, a top surface disposed between the left body portion, the right body portion, the front body portion, and the rear body portion. A rabbet is disposed across the front body portion. A spacer flange extends from the front body portion. A plurality of chamfers are disposed between the top surface and the left body portion, the right body portion, and the rear body portions. The plug is sized to occupy a gap formed in the junction between the horizontal member and the vertical mullion of the curtain wall. The rabbet and the plurality of chamfers form a plurality of large crevices between the plug, the horizontal member, and the vertical mullion. The large crevices allow penetration of a sealant therein. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210665 | Fireproof Panel Equipped with Coupling Holes and Method of Manufacturing the Same, and Mold for the Fireproof Panel - The present invention relates to a fireproof panel equipped with coupling holes and a method of manufacturing the same, and a mold for the fireproof panel and, more particularly, to a fireproof panel equipped with coupling holes and method of manufacturing the same, and a mold for the fireproof panel, in which the coupling holes are formed in advance in a process of molding the fireproof panel and sleeves are provided in the coupling holes, thereby enabling the fireproof panel to be easily installed in a wall or a frame and also being capable of preventing the fireproof panel from being damaged in its installation process. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210666 | Shingle with Reinforcement Layer - A laminated shingle and a method of making it is provided in which the rear surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied when the shingle is applied to a roof. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210667 | Insulated and Efficient Baseboard Construction - A baseboard structure having air gap insulation, an integrated quarter-round molding segment, and an upper caulk channel for providing a unitary baseboard element for rapid and improved installation. The baseboard comprises an outer, decorative surface having an integrated quarter round element, a lower surface adapted to lie flush on a floor surface, a backside surface and an upper caulk channel. A section of compressible insulation material is located at the junction of the backside and lower surfaces, and is adapted to be pressed into any gaps between the flooring and the wall to seal any air gaps or gaps in thermal resistance. The device incorporates a caulking channel at the junction of the backside and outer surfaces such that the installer may create a seamless transition between the top of the baseboard and the wall with a quantity of caulk while the baseboard lower surface lies flush with floor. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210668 | TUBULAR BUILDING STRUCTURE WITH HINGEDLY CONNECTED PLATFORM SEGMENT - The present invention relates to a tubular building structure or tower | 2012-08-23 |
20120210669 | METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING PREFABRICATED STEEL REINFORCED CONCRETE (PSRC) COLUMN USING ANGLE STEELS AND PSRC COLUMN USING ANGLE STEELS - A steel reinforced concrete (PSRC) column is prefabricated with angle steels at the corners. The column has auxiliary reinforcement bars between the angle steels and tie bars surround the angle steels and auxiliary reinforcement bars. Column capital steel plates are fixed to the structure, outside the angle steels and the auxiliary reinforcement bars. Column capital reinforcing steel plates are diagonally attached inside the PSRC column. A mold is used to fill the column with cement. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210670 | MODULAR FLOOR TILE SYSTEM WITH TRANSITION EDGE - The present invention provides a modular flooring system including a ramp to facilitate entry and exit from the flooring system. The ramp may be modular and interconnect with all or parts of a perimeter of the flooring system, and the ramp may also interconnect with adjacent ramp members. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210671 | Method of Refacing a Staircase - A method of refacing a staircase having original treads and original risers with replacement treads and replacement risers is disclosed. Each replacement tread overhangs a respective original riser by a distance greater than the thickness of the replacement riser. The replacement riser is shimmed and spaced from the original riser a distance equal to the difference between the replacement riser thickness and the overhang distance. Preferably the replacement treads overhang the replacement risers the same distance that the original treads overhang the original risers. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210672 | Machine for installing commercial steel flat roof decking from the inside of a structure, for repair of old sagging, rusted decking and to patch holes in roofs - A machine for installing commercial steel flat roof decking from the inside of a structure, for repair of old sagging, rusted decking and to patch holes in roofs. with a steel joist bracket that extends the upper cord out to hold up new roof decking by clamping new angel iron in the clamps of the bracket, and a steel joist bracket that extends the upper cord out to install new decking while distributing the weight into the original joist. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210673 | Container Treatment System Having an Aseptic Wall Duct - An apparatus for treating containers, includes a transport unit that transports the containers through a clean room and a plurality of treatment elements arranged within the clean room. The clean room is separated by a plurality of walls against an environment. The treatment elements are movable, for example, rotatable in relation to a predefined axis and movable in the direction of this axis, in order to attach closure caps onto the containers. Each of the treatment elements is arranged on a carrier that extends through a wall of the clean room, and each has a sealing unit in order to seal at least one movement of the carrier. The sealing unit includes a receptacle for receiving a liquid separating medium and a wall element movably arranged within the separating medium. At least one sealing unit has an inlet via which a cleaning medium can be supplied to the sealing unit. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210674 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STRAPPED PACKS AND REGULATORY AND/OR CONTROL METHOD FOR A STRAPPING DEVICE - A device and method for the manufacturing of a pack including at least one article. The device includes a strapper for strapping a strip around the at least one article. The strapping is strapped around the outside of the article horizontally and/or vertically and/or cross-wise. A device generates a definable tensioning force of the strapping. A detector for the detection of properties of the article(s) is coupled and/or effectively connected to the device for generating a definable tensioning force of the strapping. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210675 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE TWO STAGE FILLING OF FLEXIBLE POUCHES - The apparatus, for filling a flexible pouch having a bottom end, an opposite top end, and a pair of side edges extending between the bottom and top end, includes a filling station, a supply of compressed purging gas, and a gas purging station. The filling station includes a feeder that dispenses an amount of product into the pouch. The gas purge station is positioned subsequent to the filling station and includes a pair of gas lances. Each of the pair of gas lances have an outlet to discharge the purging gas into the pouch. The pair of gas lances being moveable between an inserted position and a withdrawn position. In the inserted position the pair of gas lances are disposed within the pouch a predetermined distance above the amount of product, and in the withdrawn position the pair of gas lances are provided above the top end of the pouch. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210676 | Pocketed spring units - A method and apparatus for the production of a pocketed spring unit, the method comprising the steps of compressing and feeding a plurality of springs ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120210677 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED TRANSPORT - The invention relates to a method for temperature controlled transport. In the method, temperature controlled products are transported. In the method, a passive transport is used, in which the product is packed in an essentially energy tight transport package. In addition, in the method a thermal element, by which the internal temperature of the transport package is maintained as desired without external energy, is included in the transport package. Further, in the method the temperature of the transport package is monitored wirelessly essentially continuously. The invention also relates to a system for temperature controlled transport. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210678 | Method and apparatus for sharps protection - Devices and methods are disclosed for protecting individuals from the sharp ends of medical objects following use on a patient. Such sharp objects include hypodermic needles, scalpel blades, cannulae, trocars, and the like. The invention utilizes a disposable protective cover for the used sharp. The protective cover is designed to surround and embed the sharp in a permanent cover that is blunt and will not permit further puncture or cutting with the sharp. In an embodiment, the protective cover also absorbs any fluids on or in the used sharp and prevents any fluids from escaping the protective cover. The sharp cover is configured to irreversibly lock, once closed. A refillable or replaceable dispenser dispenses the protective covers at points of use. A disposable receptacle receives the used sharp embedded in the protective cover. When the receptacle is full, the entire receptacle may be discarded in a medical waste container. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210679 | Carton decasing system - A carton decasing system for removing stacks of cartons or carton blanks from cases or containers includes a case infeed conveyor on which the cases with the cartons or carton blanks stacked therein are moved to an inverting assembly. The inverting assembly reorients the cases and places the cases with the cartons stacked therein on a decasing assembly which removes the cases from the stacks of cartons. The stacks of cartons are thereafter conveyed along a magazine conveyor with the stacks of cartons supported by a stack pusher assembly as the cartons are moved to a discharge point at the distal end of the magazine conveyor. | 2012-08-23 |
20120210680 | MACHINE FOR CUTTING MEAT - A machine for cutting meat ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120210681 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING, FILLING AND SEALING PACKAGING CONTAINERS EACH COMPRISING ONE POURING DEVICE - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2012-08-23 |