37th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120227251 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH - In a manufacturing method of a push-button switch, a key-top end of a pressing element | 2012-09-13 |
20120227252 | SILICATE CATHODE FOR USE IN LITHIUM ION BATTERIES - Silicate cathodes for lithium ion batteries are provided along with methods of forming a silicate. Olivine structures are substituted with a lithium ion. The substituted Olivine structures are combined to form flake-like sheets having an orientation that facilitates passage of lithium ions. Related methods of forming a cathode are provided. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227253 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY - There is provided a lithium ion secondary battery exhibiting a high capacity retention rate over a long period. There is also provided a method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery including a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material layer containing a graphite, an aprotic electrolyte solution containing a sulfonate ester having at least two sulfonyl groups, and a packaging material including a laminate film involving the positive electrode, the negative electrode and the aprotic electrolyte solution, the method including: enclosing the positive electrode, the negative electrode and the aprotic electrolyte solution in the packaging material to fabricate a lithium ion secondary battery before pre-charge; pre-charging the lithium ion secondary battery before pre-charge to fabricate a lithium ion secondary battery after pre-charge; and opening the enclosure of the packaging material of the lithium ion secondary battery after pre-charge, thereafter vacuum sealing the packaging material, and regularly charging the lithium ion secondary battery after pre-charge, wherein the current for the pre-charge is 0.05 to 0.25 C, and the voltage thereof is 3.3 to 3.5 V. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227254 | MULTI-SPINDLE FASTENING SYSTEM - A fastening system includes a housing and a plurality of spindles. The plurality of spindles are not fixedly attached to the housing. The fastening system has a first axis. Each of the plurality of spindles is moveable parallel to the first axis. The fastening system also has a second axis, which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. Each of the plurality of spindles is also moveable parallel to the second axis. A template member is configured to locate the plurality of spindles, and is not permanently fastened to the housing. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227255 | 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. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227256 | FASTENER DISPENSING APPARATUS - A fastener dispensing apparatus includes a body that defines a punch path and at least partially surrounds a punch that includes forward and rearward portions. The punch reciprocates between retracted and advanced positions in which the tip of the forward portion extends from an end of the punch path to drive a fastener towards the workpiece. A fastener feed path extends transverse to the punch path and is defined by a surface of the body, the fastener feed path receives an elongate carrier of fasteners. A fastener feeding device sequentially feeds fasteners along the fastener feed path and into alignment with the end of the punch path. An actuator is drivable by the reciprocal movement of the rearward portion of the punch. An engagement member engages the carrier and is moveable relative to the body. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227257 | COUPLER DEVICE - A coupler assembly is disclosed comprising: a mounting sleeve including at least one L-shaped slot; a mounting support including an insertion stud, the insertion stud configured to fit into the mounting sleeve; the insertion stud further including a radial through-hole: a compression spring disposed over the insertion stud, the compression spring functioning to exert a separation force between the mounting sleeve and the mounting support; and a retaining pin disposed in the radial through-hole wherein the insertion stud is inserted into the mounting sleeve by sliding an end of the retaining pin inside the at least one L-shaped slot. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227258 | INSULATING LAYER FOR RIGID PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - One or more embodiments contained herein disclose rigid printed circuit boards (PCBs) and methods for manufacturing the same comprising strain resistant layers configured to, among others, minimize defects from occurring in cap layers of the PCBs. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227259 | SINGLE LAYER TOUCH SENSOR - Embodiments described herein provide capacitance sensing devices and methods for forming such devices. The capacitance sensing devices include a substrate having a central and an outer portion. A plurality of substantially co-planar electrodes are on the central portion substrate. A first plurality of conductors are on the substrate. Each of the first plurality of conductors has a first end portion electrically connected to one of the plurality of electrodes and a second end portion on the outer portion of the substrate. An insulating material is coupled to the second end portions of the first plurality of conductors. A second plurality of conductors are coupled to the insulating material. Each of the second plurality of conductors is electrically connected to the second end portion of at least some of the first plurality of conductors and is insulated from the second end portion of the others of the first plurality of conductors. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227260 | RADIATION DETECTOR USING GAS AMPLIFICATION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A radiation detector using gas amplification includes: a first electrode pattern which is formed on a first surface of an insulating member and has a plurality of circular openings; and a second electrode pattern which is formed on a second surface of the insulating member opposite to the first surface thereof and has convex portions of which respective forefronts are exposed to centers of the openings of the first electrode pattern; wherein a predetermined electric potential is set between the first electrode pattern and the second electrode pattern; wherein edges of the first electrode pattern exposing to the openings are shaped in respective continuous first curved surfaces by covering the edges thereof with a first solder material. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227261 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED WIRING BOARD - A method for manufacturing a printed wiring board includes forming on a support board a first resin insulation layer, forming a second resin insulation layer on the first resin insulation layer, forming in the second resin insulation layer an opening portion in which an electronic component having an electrode is mounted, accommodating the electronic component in the opening portion of the second resin insulation layer such that the electrode of the electronic component faces an opposite side of the first resin insulation layer, forming on the first surface of the second resin insulation layer and the electronic component an interlayer resin insulation layer, and forming in the interlayer resin insulation layer a via conductor reaching to the electrode of the electronic component. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227262 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A CABLE CONNECTOR ONTO A PANEL - A method is provided for mounting a plurality of cable connectors onto a panel that defines a plurality of target mounting locations. At least two of the plurality of cable connectors defines at least a pair of cable retaining apertures. The pairs of cable retaining apertures of a first one of the two cable connectors are spaced apart in a first direction, and the pair of cable retaining apertures of a second one of the two cable connectors are spaced apart in a second direction that is different than the first direction. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227263 | Single Aperture Multiple Optical Waveguide Transceiver - A single-aperture, multi-axial transceiver is provided that is particularly useful in a LIDAR system for detecting low velocities at increased ranges. The system is particularly useful in systems that measure very low velocities and very short distances as well as to provide an operating range of hundreds of meters. The transceiver uses closely spaced waveguides placed near the focal point of a single objective to form input and detector apertures. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227264 | MOUNT FOR INLET CHECK VALVE - A fuel system includes a fuel tank filler neck associated with a fuel tank. The fuel tank filler neck includes a fill tube for receiving a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and a fuel conductor interconnecting an interior region of the fuel tank and a passageway formed in the fill tube. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227265 | RAZOR WITH BLADE HEATING SYSTEM - In a razor having a handle and a blade cartridge containing one or more blades, a system is provided for selectively heating the blades to a controlled temperature range. The blade heating system includes an electric circuit with a battery power source for controlled direction of current flow through the blades in order to heat the blades. The electric circuit includes an automatic on/off switch, such as a proximity switch or a tilt switch with a timer for opening the circuit after an elapsed period for preserving battery life, a visual indicator for indicating on/off status, and a heat controller for selectively adjusting the temperature of the blades. With the exception of the blades, the components of the electric circuit are carried in the razor's handle and an inductive coupling is provided at the connection of the handle and blade cartridge for electrically connecting the blades to the electric circuit. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227266 | SHAVING HEAD UNIT AS WELL AS SHAVER PROVIDED WITH SUCH A SHAVING HEAD UNIT - A shaving head unit ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227267 | DOUBLE-ENDED HAND KNIFE - The invention discloses a utility knife, including at least a utility knife body, which has a first end part and a second end part; the first end part is arranged with a first mounting bracket, and the second end part is arranged with a second mounting bracket. A first blade is arranged detachably on the first mounting bracket; a second blade is arranged detachably on the second mounting bracket. Users can select appropriate blades to work during operation, or alternatively use different blades to operate without replacing blades. When a blade on one end becomes non-serviceable, users can immediately switch to use the blade on the other end to continue operation, which prolongs the time of continuous work and enhances the efficiency. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227268 | DOUBLE-PIVOT FOLDING KNIFE - A folding knife having a handle, a blade pivotably coupled to the handle, and a liner includes a liner lock and a first pivot member that is a post, pin, rod, or other structure having a shape adapted to be slidably received in the second arcuate opening of the blade. The liner further includes a first arcuate opening that has an enlarged end portion and an axis approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle adapted for slidably receiving the second pivot member of the blade. A tang of the blade includes the second pivot member, and the second arcuate opening that has an enlarged end portion and an axis approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the blade. An extended tang portion, or flipper, extends downward from the tang. The handle also includes an opposing liner arranged alongside the liner in the handle with the blade positioned therebetween. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227269 | LINEAR ACTUATOR - A linear actuator includes a stationary part, a movable part moveably supported by the stationary part, and at least one elastic member disposed between the movable part and the stationary part. The stationary part includes a stator core with a pair of teeth extending inwardly there from, and a winding wound on each of the teeth. The movable part disposed between the teeth includes two pairs of permanent magnetic poles respectively facing the teeth and an output shaft projecting in a first direction. When the windings are electrified, the stationary part generates a magnetic field which interacts with the permanent magnetic poles to reciprocate the movable part relative to the stationary part in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227270 | BUSH CUTTER AND PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE SAME - A bush cutter is provided with a cutting blade and a protective cover configured to partly cover the cutting blade. The protective cover includes a main body and an expansion part configured to be detachably attached to the main body. One of the main body and the expansion part of the protective cover is provided with a click portion and the other is provided with an engaging hole configured to accept engagement of the click portion from an inner side and expose the engaging click portion to an outer side. The engaging hole has an aperture geometry that allows entry of a tool but prevents entry of a fingertip. Accordingly, no tool is required when attaching the expansion part, but at least one tool is required when detaching the expansion part. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227271 | Tool Device - A tool device, in particular a jigsaw device, includes at least one guide unit for at least partially guiding at least one machine body and/or a workpiece processing motion. The tool device further includes at least one alignment detection unit for detecting an alignment of the guide unit relative to a motor housing and/or relative to a tool receiving unit. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227272 | CUTTING TOOL - A cutting tool for cutting out a thin-walled wall section from a container and for receiving the cut-out wall section in the cutting tool. The cutting tool can be used to cut thin-walled container walls of sheet metal or polymer. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227273 | DIGITAL SOLAR COMPASS - A digital solar compass has a planar image sensor ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227274 | ACCELERATION DETECTOR, ACCELERATION DETECTING DEVICE, INCLINATION SENSOR, INCLINATION SENSOR DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC - An acceleration detector includes a base portion, a plate-like movable portion connected to the base portion via a joint portion, an acceleration detecting element laid over the base portion and the movable portion, and a supporting portion having a part extending along the movable portion from the base portion, as viewed in a plan view. A mass portion partly overlapping the supporting portion, as viewed in a plan view, is arranged on at least one of two main surfaces of the movable portion. The movable portion is displaceable about the joint portion as a fulcrum in a direction intersecting the main surface according to an acceleration applied in the direction intersecting the main surface. A space is provided between the mass portion and the supporting portion in an area where the mass portion and the supporting portion overlap each other. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227275 | TEMPLATE - A template for forming an opening in a surface includes a substrate having parallel first and second planar surface. The first planar surface includes parallel first and second lengthwise edges. The first planar surface also includes parallel first and second widthwise edges, where the second widthwise edge is perpendicular to the first and second lengthwise edges. First matching measurement index markings are located on the first planar surface along the first and second lengthwise edges. Second matching measurement index markings are located on the first planar surface along the first and second widthwise edges. A lengthwise slot is formed in the substrate parallel to the first and second lengthwise edges. Lengthwise measurement index markings are located on the first planar surface adjacent to a lengthwise edge of the lengthwise slot. A widthwise slot is formed in the substrate parallel to the first and second widthwise edges. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227276 | DUAL PATH KILN IMPROVEMENT - A dual path kiln is provided that includes a kiln having one or more chambers and at least two lumber charge paths adapted to convey lumber through the kiln in opposite directions by means of a track having two rails in which a pusher device pushes the lumber through the kiln and comprises a variable output electric motor to effect a high degree of accurate control of the movement speed of the pusher device and the lumber it's pushing and wherein the pusher device includes a faceplate having two side walls extending from said faceplate to engage the side of the lumber in order to greatly enhance stability of the lumber while it is being transported and minimize the risk of spillage. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227277 | METHODS FOR FREEZE DRYING - A method for producing a fog of ice nuclei by introducing a cryogenic fluid and a humid gas stream into a freeze dryer. The cryogenic fluid and humid gas stream will form ice nuclei having a preferred size for introduction into vials contained in the freeze dryer. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227278 | EXCESS MOISTURE DRYING APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for use in tough to dry areas, such as the gasket of a front loading washing machine, to remove excess moisture built up in such areas, and prevent mold growth. In one embodiment, an excess moisture drying apparatus comprises a handle portion having a base and a protruding handle extending therefrom, and a sponge affixed to the handle portion via an attachment means, the sponge having an inner core having a substantially rigid or formable material, and an outer core comprising a chamois cloth or a woven fabric cloth, and the sponge having a gross water absorption property of at least 5.0%, defined as the volume of the weight of the liquid absorbed to the weight of the dry material, per volume, wherein the drying portion is sized to form fit within a water-sealing gasket of a front loading washing machine. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227279 | DRYER HAVING STRUCTURE FOR ENHANCED DRYING EFFICIENCY AND METHOD OF USE - A drying system includes a desiccant wheel that dries incoming air. The dried air is heated using a heating element to promote drying of an article within the drying system. A portion of the heated air is diverted to a secondary air path that leads away from the drum holding the article. The diverted portion is used to regenerate an area of the desiccant wheel. A secondary heating element is used to promote regeneration and located in the secondary air path. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227280 | DRYING OF WATER DAMAGED BUILDINGS - A drying apparatus for temporary location within a damp or waterlogged room is disclosed. The apparatus includes sensors to sense the level of temperature and humidity within the room, a heater to provide heat for the room, an air circulation fan for selectively circulating heated air within the room or selectively exhausting warm and humid air from the room and for allowing outside ambient air into the room. The apparatus being adapted to cyclically continue until the sensed humidity reaches a required level, the apparatus thereafter indicating, directly or indirectly, the completion of the drying process. A method of drying a room using such apparatus is also disclosed which employs a technique whereby the rate of change of the temperature increase is used to determine when humid air should be exhausted from the room. A time limit can also be use to determine when said exhausting takes place. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227281 | SHOE-SLIPPER COMBINATION - One example embodiment includes a shoe-slipper combination. The shoe-slipper combination includes a shoe, wherein the shoe is configured to be worn by a wearer. The shoe-slipper combination also includes a slipper. The slipper is configured to fit on the foot of the wearer and fit at least partially within the shoe. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227282 | Layered Thermoplastic Non-Woven Textile Elements - A layered non-woven textile may be incorporated into various products, including apparel. The layered non-woven textile may be formed from a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is formed from a plurality of first filaments that include a first thermoplastic polymer material with a first melting temperature. The second layer is located adjacent to the first layer and secured to the first layer. The second layer is formed from plurality of second filaments that include a second thermoplastic polymer material with a second melting temperature. The first melting temperature is lower than the second melting temperature. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227283 | Linked Articles - Linked articles and a method for customizing the linked articles are disclosed. The linked articles comprise a first link matrix and a second link matrix comprising a first portion of the article and a second portion of the article, respectively. The first link matrix consists essentially of links of a first material and the second link matrix consists essentially of links of a second material. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227284 | ATHLETIC POSITIONING APPARATUS INCLUDING A HEEL PLATFORM AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - An apparatus includes a heel platform section, a mid-foot section juxtaposed to the heel platform section, and a toe section juxtaposed to the mid-foot section. The mid-foot section and toe section collectively have a geometric shape having a first slope of a polarity along an inner edge of the apparatus from the toe section to the mid-foot section and a second slope of the polarity along the inner edge of the apparatus to the outer edge of the apparatus at the toe section. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227285 | ATHLETIC POSITIONING APPARATUS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - An apparatus includes a heel section, a mid-foot section, and a toe section. The heel section, the mid-foot section, and the toe section collectively have a geometric shape having a first slope of a polarity along an inner edge of the apparatus from the toe section to the heel section and a second slope of the polarity along the inner edge of the apparatus to an outer edge of the apparatus at the toe section. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227286 | Ski Boot - Ski-boot comprising a rigid shell shaped to accommodate the foot, and a rigid cuff which is shaped to surround the ankle and is hinged on the shell so to be rotatable about a transversal reference axis; the shell being inferiorly provided with a front sole and with a substantially duckbill-shaped front appendix which protrudes from the tip of the shell to form an extension of the front sole, and is structured so as to engaged in the front jaw of a specific ski fastening device; the front appendix having, on each lateral side, a respective side groove which starts on the appendix upper face at a distance from the appendix tip ranging between 10 and 20 millimetres, and continues by flanking the shell tip while increasing its depth, so to form a descending slope above which a corresponding prong of the front jaw of the ski fastening device is arranged. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227287 | TRIATHLON SHOE - A triathlon shoe for use in both the cycling and running segments of a race which includes an outer sole, a midsole, an upper, a cleat for attachment to a pedal of a bike and a rigid insert positioned above, and secured to, the cleat. The rigid insert is secured to the midsole which includes a cushioning material suitable for running. The midsole and outer sole are also configured to allow the cleat to protrude through the bottom of the shoe for attachment to the pedal of a bike. The midsole may also be recessed to provide sufficient space for the pedal of the bike when the pedal is attached to the cleat and to prevent the cleat from striking the ground while the wearer is running. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227288 | SPINNING SHOE - A spinning shoe having an upper and sole member in which the sole member has a spinning assembly in the forefoot. The spinning assembly is placed within a recess in the forefoot region of the sole member. Thus, the user may walk about in the spinning shoe in a normal mode or spin about a vertical axis by placing the user's weight on the forefoot region and then spin about on the vertical axis. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227289 | INTERCHANGEABLE SOLE SYSTEM - An item of footwear having an interchangeable sole system, midsoles for such an item of footwear, and related methods for making such midsoles, including a receptacle incorporated in the midsole wherein a portion of the receptacle is configured to complement an engageable element of a sole unit so that a bidirectional stop is provided that helps secure the sole unit to the midsole, and wherein a material property of the receptacle differs from a material property of the midsole so that the midsole provides cushioning to the item of footwear, and the receptacle allows for engagement and disengagement of the engageable element of the sole unit to the midsole without the need for an outsole frame. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227290 | METHOD FOR NATURAL ADAPTING THE OUTLINE OF FOOTWEAR MADE OF A DEFORMABLE MATERIAL - A method for naturally adapting the outline of a footwear sole made of a deformable material is described. A sole with modified profile obtained according to the method and a basic kit for partially carrying out said method are also described. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227291 | HIGH-HEELED FOOT APPAREL - Devices, methods, and systems discussed herein relate to a high-heeled shoe; and more particularly, for providing improved comfort and/or to alleviate foot pain related to the wearing of a high-heeled shoe. For example, a high-heeled shoe may include an insole or a top outer layer and a bottom rigid structure. The bottom rigid structure may include a front portion, a mid portion, and an end portion. The front portion of the bottom rigid structure may include a cavity or cut-out portion for insertion of an encapsulated gel. When the shoe is worn, the encapsulated gel may expand laterally in response to an introduction of pressure on a top surface of the encapsulated gel thereby dispersing pressure on the balls of the foot. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227292 | Trencher - The present invention is directed generally to trenching devices, and more particularly to a trenching device optimized for basement water proofing and other application where it may be preferable to trench near and along a vertical surface. The trenching device has been designed for ease of portability and commercial shipping. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227293 | CANVAS STRETCHING SYSTEM WITH CORNER CLAMPS - A stretching system to stretch a canvas or material on a frame without the use of stretching pliers and staples. Special purpose corner clamps are used to secure the stretcher bars into an initial open miter frame to orient the double sided adhesive strip on the side of the stretchers towards the canvas or material while maintaining the adhesive strip from touching the canvas or material. After alignment, the stretching bars are pressed down and attached onto the canvas or material and the corners are released. The corner clamps are removed and canvas or material corners are cut and folded into the open miter ends which also have adhesive strips. By rotating the stretchers axially 90 degrees into the final frame, thus closing the miters, and upon inserting U-shaped fasteners into the grooves placed on the back of the stretcher, the canvas or material is stretched and ready to display. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227294 | Automobile Protection Device - An automobile protection device having a first frame and a second frame. The first frame has an inner edge and an outer edge. A plurality of semi-circular tabs extend from the inner edge having circular holes. The outer edge of the first frame integrally couples the first frame with the second frame such that the first frame extends outwardly from the second frame. The inner edge of the first frame secures the license plate to the fender by aligning the circular holes of the first frame with the existing holes in a standard license plate and fender of an automobile and securing the device using screws. When in position, the device extends perpendicularly outwardly from the fender to prevent damage to the license plate and fender of an automobile. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227295 | MAGNETIC LICENSE PROTECTION AND TAGGING SYSTEM - A magnetic license protection and tagging device includes a main body with at least one magnet. The main body has a first pocket for holding at least one of a license and a tag. The main body is foldable between an open position and a closed position. The at least one magnet is connected to the main body, and selectively militates against the main body moving from the closed position to the open position. The magnetic license protection and tagging device may be secured to a game animal by magnetic attraction. The magnetic license protection and tagging device is used to appropriately tag the game animal in compliance with hunting laws. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227296 | CURRENT-GENERATED PHOTO-LUMINESCENT HYBRID SIGN - A current-generated photo-luminescent hybrid sign is provided that includes one or more light emitting elements within a channel in the frame to evenly distribute light, while at the same time energizing a photo-luminescent glow material in case of power outage. A method of use of the sign is also provided. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227297 | UPRIGHT DISPLAY - An upright display includes a display main body made of display sheets each having a display face, connected so that the sheets can be folded into flat and unfolded into a tubular shape. A retaining member is located in the display main body to retain the display main body in the unfolded state. The retaining member may be folded into flat and unfolded into a tubular shape. The retaining member is in contact with rear faces of the display sheets in such a state that at least one part of the retaining member is fixed to the rear faces of the display sheets. An elastic member urges the retaining member in such a direction that the retaining member can be folded into a tubular shape. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227298 | Sign Exhibiting Kit - A kit that readily enables a user create, decorate and exhibit a sign in order to display information or showcase a special occasion or event. The kit is comprised of, among other things, an easel, poster board or other media, a constructible frame, scissors, and decorative stickers, papers, charms and the like. The constructible frame further comprises mounting brackets for mounting the sign on a wall or other structure in conjunction with, or after, the special event or occasion. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227299 | Display Device - A user-configurable photo and planar media display device is provided with adjustable pockets to hold the photos, art, or media. A transparent front wall is removably engageable to a support surface to allow user configuration and redimensioning of the formed pockets, to match their photos or media for insertion therein. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227300 | MAGAZINE ADAPTOR SYSTEM - A modified elongate ammunition magazine, the magazine being modified by modifying an elongate, single plane magazine by removing its end cap so as to provide an elongate modified magazine having an upper end for attaching to said magazine well of a firearm, a lower end, and a through passageway therebetween, and a clip leg base attached thereto and also attachable to a high capacity ammunition magazine housing, the clip leg base configured such that when it is attached to said modified magazine to construct a feed clip assembly, and when the clip leg base is also attached to a high capacity magazine, and when the upper end of the modified magazine is installed into a firearm, an ammunition passageway is defined from an ammunition outlet of a high capacity ammunition magazine housing, through the modified magazine, and to a firearm. Also provided is a last linked assembly including a loose or spreadable link. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227301 | SEAR FOR CONVERTING A PULL TRIGGER INTO A RELEASE TRIGGER - A sear for a shotgun trigger assembly is used to convert a pull trigger to a release trigger. The release trigger sear includes a second catch surface that holds the striker catch until the trigger is released. The sear having the second catch surface may be retrofit into an existing pull trigger assembly to convert the pull trigger assembly to a release trigger assembly without further modifications to the trigger assembly. The disclosure also provides a release trigger having an assembly that adjusts the pull and release weights of the trigger. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227302 | COMPOSITE GUN BARREL WITH OUTER SLEEVE MADE FROM SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY TO DAMPEN FIRING VIBRATIONS - A composite gun barrel comprising: | 2012-09-13 |
20120227303 | Magnetohydrodynamic Sensor System - A magnetohydrodynamic sensor system for testing or arming high speed projectiles by providing a high speed signal at the time of projectile exit from a firearm. The sensor unit generally includes a magnet, a first electrode, and a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode detect an induced voltage caused by a conductive gas passing through a properly oriented magnetic field as the gas exits the barrel with a projectile. The sensor unit may be mounted on the barrel of a firearm, etc., may be mounted on the projectile, and/or motor of the projectile (e.g. rocket). When mounted on a projectile, the sensor unit or onboard electrical circuitry are preferably located at the rear end of the projectile to allow activation of the onboard electrical circuitry and/or sensor unit when substantially the entire projectile exits the barrel for added safety. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227304 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AN ADDITIONAL DEVICE TO A FIREARM - A device for fixing an additional device, such as a scope or laser sighting device, to a firearm free of play and able to accommodate the ever-changing (recoil and spring-back) forces that occur on the engaging mechanism of the fixing device. In addition to a recoil lug contacting a first stop surface of a first groove, a further adjustable stop is provided, engaging a stop surface in a different groove in a direction opposite, along the line fire, to the first stop surface. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227305 | Gun Mounting Device - A gun mounting device comprising a gun rest bridge and a C-clamp. The gun rest bridge comprising a central beam horizontally extending between a pair of cradle bars, and a pair of cradle rests atop said pair of cradle bars, where said pair of cradle rests are U-shaped to accept a barrel of a gun. The C-clamp attached beneath said central beam, where said C-clamp comprises a pair of arms to receive a support item into a central portion of said C-clamp, where said pair of arms include a first arm and a second arm; a clamp rod threaded through said first arm; a turning handle connected to said clamp rod; and a grip pad connected to said clamp rod opposite to said turning handle wherein said turning handle rotates to move said grip pad towards said second arm to secure said C-clamp against said support item. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227306 | Powered duck decoy and garden displays - A power module gear coupled to a wind operated fowl hunting decoy, which is normally wind powered, such that the decoy's wings will rotate during periods of no wind. The power module has a body that internally carries one or more batteries, controlled by a switch to operate a small motor in the head of the module on the shaft of which is a gear that engages a gear disposed on the decoy's wing shaft Gear alignment means and module mounting means are also provided. The module will also power wind operated garden ornaments by suitable mounting adaptation. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227307 | ILLUMINATED FISHING POLE - In one embodiment of the invention, an illuminated fishing pole includes: a shaft; a light emitting diode (LED) disposed within the shaft; a battery compartment coupled to the shaft; and an optical path configured to transmit light from the LED. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227308 | POLYGONAL ROD - The present invention relates to a polygonal rod in which a columnar body is provided between angled portions of a rod body, the polygonal rod having improved usability by swinging the rod body along a longitudinal direction of the columnar body. The polygonal rod includes four V-shaped longitudinal members (A, B) and a pair of flat-plate-like longitudinal members (C) to form a rod body (F) having a hexagonal shape, and further includes at least a pair of hollow portions ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227309 | FISHING ROD AND REEL CARRYING CASE - The fishing rod and reel carrying case is designed to house a fully assembled rod and reel for transport and temporary storage thereof. The case is of an elongate configuration and incorporates a zipper or the like for closing and opening the case. The case incorporates handles to enhance transport thereof. The case is fabricated from a composite material that provides protection from damage for the encased rod and reel, and also provides for buoyancy should the case fall into the water. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227310 | FISHING LURE - A fishing lure capable of sufficiently catching fish, while not getting caught in weeds or similar environments. The lure generally comprises a hook and a main body, with the hook having a barbed portion abutting the underside or belly of the main body when in a normal position and being located externally of the main body when engaging a fish. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227311 | Rig for fishing - A rig for ice fishing has an elongated rod having two vertically spaced connection members at one end and an eyelet at an opposite distal end. A line member adapted to be vertically dropped through a hole in a portion of ice that has formed upon a body of water, the line member including an upper end portion adapted to be held by a fisherman out of and above the water and ice, and a lower end portion having a weight member attached thereto. A first connecting means attached to the line and a second connecting means attached on the line and below the first connecting means; the first and second connecting means joining so as to form an elongated rod thus biased and held substantially horizontally below the surface of the water and ice while being used. A reel member including a tensioning member attached to the elongated rod, and a fishing line member including a hook member on a distal end, wherein the fishing line member connects to a reel line and the reel line passes through an eyelet which forms the opposite end of the elongated rod and is attached and wound upon the reel member. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227312 | ARTHROPOD TRAP HAVING INTEGRATED FLUID ATTRACTANT DISPENSER - A method and system for trapping arthropods includes a base and a first wall coupled to the base. The base and the first wall define a fluid source retention area. The first wall has an exterior surface. The device also includes a second wall coupled to the base and surrounds the first wall. The second wall has an interior and exterior surface. The exterior surface of the second wall has a first texture, and the exterior surface of the first wall and interior surface of the second wall have a second texture. The first texture is more coarse than the second texture. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227313 | CRAWLING INSECT (BED BUG AND MITE) ABATEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A crawling insect abatement matrix, system and method includes a cellular, nonwoven, wet laid or fibrous substrate with a shaped surface to which diatomaceous earth (diatomite, kieselgur, amorphous silica) particles are bound, either in situ or with a binder/coating applied to the substrate. A representative cellular substrate is polyurethane foam with a convoluted or otherwise shaped surface to which a coating that includes diatomaceous earth particles has been applied. The substrate is formed as a sheet, mat or pad that may be installed between a mattress and bedding structure or bedding textiles or below furniture articles, or in clothing compartments, or formed as a tape that may be applied to a surface of a mattress, a bedding structure, a headboard, bedding textiles, or to a clothing compartment. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227314 | STEAM APPARATUS TO KILL ANTS - A steam apparatus to kill ants includes a pipe member, a cover member and a steam generator. The pipe member can be filled with high-temperature steam to send steam through apertures disposed at the lower end of the pipe member. The steam generator is a gas-heating boiler and movable. The steam generator generates steam to be sent to the pipe member. When in use, the bottom end of the pipe member is inserted into an ant nest in the soil. The cover member encloses the surface of the soil, such that the steam from the steam generator is poured into the ant nest to kill the fire ants completely. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227315 | Process for Modifying Fuel Solids - The invention provides a process for comminuting coal or other fuel solids in a shear field, and for optionally coating the solids with catalysts for combustion, liquefaction, and or gasification during the milling process. The process further provides for control of water content in the solids may be controlled before, during and after the milling in order to obtain micronized solids with fine hydration layers. The output fuel solids from the process can burn at low temperatures, avoiding emissions of nitrogen oxides, and they also have improved properties for surfactant-free suspension in either water or oil media, as well as for liquefaction and gasification. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227316 | PLANTING APPARATUS AND METHODS - The present invention is directed to improved planting pots and methods. Specifically, the invention provides methods and apparatuses that assist gardeners in transplant cultivation, plant protection and containment, garden organization, decoration, and plant identification. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227317 | Plant Stand - A plant stand has a seat, multiple support bars and a decorative piece. The seat has a mounting stem mounted on a top surface thereof and having threads formed around a periphery of the mounting stem. A top end of each support bar is mounted through the seat. A hook is formed between the top ends of two support bars and underneath the seat for hanging a potted plant. Each support bar has a foot formed on a bottom end thereof. The decorative piece is detachably mounted around the mounting stem. Accordingly, the decorative piece of the plant stand can be easily replaced to create a look and style desired by the landscape of a surrounding environment. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227318 | Plant Training Structure - A plant training structure is used for training a plant to grow in a direction other than vertically. The plant training structure has a central pillar, a spine, at least one lateral frame arm, and a mesh. The spine is supported by the central pillar and extends in at least two directions away from the central pillar. The at least one lateral frame arm is carried by the spine and disposed on at least two opposing sides of the central pillar. The mesh is attached to and suspended between the lateral frame arms over at least a portion of the central pillar. A plant growing under the plant training structure is restrained from growing vertically by the mesh. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227319 | Modular Green Roof System - An improved modular green roof system for installation on a roof includes: (a) trays, each having a surface chosen from the group of sidewall, bottom and a combination of such surfaces, and having drainage openings that limit the movement of planting media through the surface while promoting maximum root growth and water and moisture transport through the surface, (b) a water management passage, (c) a structural member that extends across each of the trays and attaches to the opposing bottom sidewall to provide rigidity to each tray, (d) locking members for use with the trays, and wherein each of the trays have a locking opening configured to accommodate one of the locking members, (e) stacking members for use with the trays, and wherein each of the trays have a stacking opening configured to accommodate the insertion of one the stacking members, (f) a slope stabilization device, a portion of which is configured to be accommodated in water management passages, and (g) a water retention medium configured for placement below and in direct contact with the tray's bottom surface. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227320 | DEVICE FOR A VERTICAL OR ANGLED ARRANGEMENT OF THE HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION OF PLANTS - An apparatus for a vertical or angled arrangement of hydroponic cultivation of plants includes at least one module defining an inner space containing at least one nutritional substrate and plant. The module includes a front wall and a rear wall secured to the front wall. At least the front wall includes at least one opening for the plant to pass through. The front and/or the rear wall includes an attachment area for attaching the module to a mounting. The front wall and/or the rear wall has overlapping edges enabling, when the apparatus is installed on a green roof or a green wall with at least two adjacent modules, overlapping of the modules, at least partially. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227321 | GREENING SYSTEM - A greening system is disclosed for enabling plants/vegetation to grow only with natural rainfall, enabling a garden to be constructed on building rooftops, minimizing the applicable loads on the building and risk of leakage. Planting container | 2012-09-13 |
20120227322 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES - Starting from two parcels ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227323 | METHOD OF MAKING AN APPLIANCE DOOR - A method of making an appliance door includes inserting a door pan into a fixture having first and second forming molds. An inner door liner is placed over the door pan. The first and second forming molds are pressed together. A mold cavity is formed between the door pan and the inner door liner. An insulative material is injected into the mold cavity defined by the space between the door pan and the inner door liner. The inner door liner is secured to the door pan to form a base door. A removable decorative exterior skin is extended over the base door. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227324 | EMERGENCY OPENING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DOOR OR WINDOW - A system for emergency opening of a door or window of a vehicle comprises an opening mechanism for forcing the door or window to open by means of pressure of hydraulic fluid, and an unlocking mechanism, which by means of hydraulic fluid is configured to unlock a lock of the door or window. The system may be connected to the brake system of a vehicle. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227325 | VEHICLE PANEL PROVIDED WITH A MOVABLE WINDOW, AND AN ASSOCIATED VEHICLE - A vehicle panel ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227326 | Covering For A Door Operator - A door operator adapted to open and/or to close a connected door leaf and to be stationarily affixed to a carrying body. The door operator has at least one lateral screen and a covering hood, which, in the installed condition is open at one of the at least one lateral screen. Fastening devices are configured to stationarily receive at least one of the at least one lateral screen at an associated frontal side of the door drive. In addition, the door operator has fastening devices, which are configured to stationarily receive the covering hood. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227327 | SAFETY DEVICE AGAINST ACCIDENTS WHEN CLOSING DOORS AND WINDOWS - This invention aims to remedy the risks associated with finger injuries when accidentally closing doors and windows and where victims are usually small children. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227328 | PET DOOR ENCLOSURE SYSTEM - The door system disclosed herein includes a frame and a door fabricated from a plurality of horizontal and vertical wire rods. The door may have an inverted hook which is aligned to a horizontal wire rod of the frame when the door is pivoted to the closed position. To close the door, the door is dropped so that the horizontal wire rod of the frame is traversed into the inverted hook. At this point, the animal inside of the pet crate cannot open the door by pushing on the door. Rather, the door must be raised so that the inverted hook clears the horizontal wire rod of the frame to pivot the door to the opened position. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227329 | REVERSIBLE SLIDING GLASS DOOR - This is a design for a sliding glass door that provides the option to choose an opening right to left, or change to an opening left to right at anytime. The outside panel of the door can slide to either end of the opening and lock into place. The inside panel, sliding can slide to either end of the opening. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227330 | DOOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF REPLACING A DOOR OF AN ELECTRONICS CABINET - Disclosed are rack enclosures for electronic equipment including at least one door configured to define a space between an edge of the door and a wall or frame of the cabinet, kits for retrofitting rack enclosures to include such a door, and methods of installing such. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227331 | ABRASIVE, METHOD OF POLISHING TARGET MEMBER AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - To polish polishing target surfaces of SiO | 2012-09-13 |
20120227332 | DEEP LEACH PRESSURE VESSEL FOR SHEAR CUTTERS - A system for producing thermally stable cutting elements may include a heat source, a pressure vessel, at least one polycrystalline diamond body attached to a carbide substrate, and a leaching agent is disclosed, wherein the heat source includes a container comprising at least one receiving mechanism and at least one retention mechanism, and wherein the carbide substrate is disposed in the at least one receiving mechanism of the pressure vessel, and wherein the leaching agent is disposed in the pressure vessel, and wherein the leaching agent removes the catalyzing material from the interstitial spaces interposed between the diamond particles of the at least one polycrystalline diamond body, and wherein the at least one retention mechanism of the pressure vessel seals at least a portion of the carbide substrate into the at least one receiving mechanism and prevents the leaching agent from contacting at least a portion of the carbide substrate. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227333 | DUAL TAPERED SHAPED ABRASIVE PARTICLES - Shaped abrasive particles comprising alpha alumina and having a first side, a second side, a maximum length along a longitudinal axis and a maximum width transverse to the longitudinal axis. The first side comprising a quadrilateral having four edges and four vertices with the quadrilateral selected from the group consisting of a rhombus, a rhomboid, a kite, or a superellipse. The shaped abrasive particles having an aspect ratio of the maximum length divided by the maximum width of 1.3 or greater. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227334 | Unitary Configured Bird Repellent Apparatus - A bird repellent apparatus having an integral base member and a plurality of prongs. The base member, by means of a plurality of tabs having holes for receiving screws or other fasteners, can be affixed to virtually any desired surface. The plurality of prongs with sharp tips presents an impossible barrier to birds that would otherwise land or perch on the surface to which the present invention is affixed. The combined base member and prongs are formed from injection molded plastic structure that also provide the tabs having holes to secure the base member to the underlying surface. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227335 | Lifting Anchor for a Concrete Slab - An anchor for embedment in a concrete slab to provide for the lifting of the slab comprises first and second elongate plates adapted to be arranged in facing relationship for form a composite anchor. Each of the first and second plates has a distal end and a proximate end and at one hole between the distal and proximate ends. The proximate end of each plate has a flange bent outwardly of the outer planer face thereof. The distal end of each plate has laterally projecting feet that are bent laterally of a planar face. The side edges of each of the plates have converging side edges that extend downwardly to the feet. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227336 | Basement waterproofing system compatible with and configured to integrate with radon gas measurement and exhaust components - In general, the present invention is directed to basement waterproofing systems and more particularly to a basement waterproofing system that is compatible with and configured to integrate with radon gas measurement and exhaust components. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227337 | Building structure system which accords with human body architecture - A building structure system which accords with human body architecture, includes several A buildings, a B building having an in and out access, and a C public which is arranged in all floors of the A buildings, the A buildings and the B building are connected through the C public area, wherein a wind driven generator and a solar panel are installed on a roof of the building structure system for supplying electric power to the building structure system, and a garbage collection entrance, a garbage transmission pipe, a garbage processing system and a garbage recycling system are equipped in the building structure system. The structure and each floor of the buildings are with a scientific layout and have the functions of fire-fighting, anti-seismic and anti-wind. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227338 | MILCORE JAMB STRIP - An apparatus for installing a corner bead to a doorway is provided. The apparatus may comprise a flange and an attachment base which are integrally connected to each other. The attachment base is securable to a doorframe such that upon securement, the flange and the doorframe form a receiving channel for receiving the corner bead therein. Such configuration maintains the structural integrity of the doorframe, maintains the length of the exposed edge of the doorframe and reduces cost to install the corner bead to the doorway. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227339 | Mounting System And Method For Mounting A Dividing Wall On a Holding Device, And Device For Dividing Regions - The invention relates to a mounting system and to a method for mounting a dividing wall ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227340 | CURVED SAFETY COMPONENT FOR A SKATING RINK - A safety component for a skating rink. The safety component comprises a body portion connectable to a transparent barrier located above dasher boards of the skating rink, wherein upon impact the body portion is capable of at least partially absorbing impact forces. The safety component further comprises a curved rink-facing surface that provides a substantially convex curved surface facing the skating rink. The curved rink-facing surface has a radius of curvature suitable for redirecting the impact forces away from the convex curved surface. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227341 | Devices for Anchoring Stone Facing Elements Comprising Retaining Members Pressing Against the Wall - An anchor for a wall facing system comprising a backing member with one or more apertures, one or more base members projecting substantially perpendicularly from the backing member, one or more flanges projecting from the distal end of one or more base members, and said one or more flanges adapted to fit within a groove in an edge of a facing element to secure the facing element. The anchor possibly comprising one or more retaining members projecting substantially perpendicularly to and at a position along the one or more base members. The retaining members adapted to abut against a rear face of a facing element to secure the facing element and to provide a gap between the facing element and the wall. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227342 | WALL INSULATION SYSTEM WITH BLOCKS HAVING ANGLED SIDES - Wall systems and methods for making such wall systems are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a wall system comprises a plurality of vertically displaced horizontal support members, and a wall panel having at least one inwardly-extending ridge. The wall system also includes at least two foam insulation blocks. Each block has a surface that is adapted to conform to the shape of the inwardly-extending ridge of the wall panel. The blocks are spaced apart along each of the horizontal support members and are fastened between the panel and the support member. The spacing created by the blocks allows for a blanket of insulation between the blocks and the support members to expand, improving the system's insulative properties. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227343 | ROOF PANEL - A roof panel ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227344 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF INSTALLING DECORATIVE PIECES - A plurality of decorative pieces, such as chips, stones, or tiles, are temporarily attached to a rigid film by a releasable adhesive. First and second tile sections are fixed to a floor or subfloor surface to create a gap between the first and second tile sections. A tool is provided having a plurality of teeth which are configured so that they can be inserted in the gap between the first and second tile sections. The tool may also include two shoulder or wing portions which engage and overlap portions of the first and second tile sections and which thereby prevent the plurality of teeth from penetrating farther than a certain distance into the gap. The gap may be formed by gluing the first tile section and the second tile section to the floor or subfloor surface with a first glue. The method may further include gluing the plurality of decorative pieces, with a second glue, inside the gap, and then peeling off the rigid film from the plurality of decorative pieces. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227345 | UNIVERSAL DOOR SKIN BLANK, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A DOOR PRODUCED THEREWITH, AND DOOR PRODUCED THEREFROM - A universal door skin blank comprises an exterior side and an interior side for securing to a frame member, first and second molded, spaced stiles, and a flat planar portion disposed between the stiles and lying on a plane spaced from the plane of the stiles. An interface portion is disposed between and contiguous with the stiles and the flat planar portion. The invention also relates to a door having at least one universal door skin blank, with at least two separately formed rails secured to the planar portion of the blank at opposite ends thereof. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227346 | Wall Structure - A wall is constructed from many wall units ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227347 | Laminated Shingle with Wider Nailing Zone - A multiple-layer laminated shingle and a method of making the shingle are provided, in which at least one thermal set adhesive of high temperature resistance is applied for securing the shingle layers together, to reduce reliance on a roofer having to fasten (via nails, staples or other fasteners) through a narrow headlap zone of a posterior shingle layer in order to secure the posterior shingle layer to a roof; such that a vertically wide portion of the headlap area of the anterior shingle layer is presented to the roofer as a nailing zone. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227348 | Building Means - A fastener having an elongate base and a series of extensions proceeding outwards from the base at spaced intervals, each extension having a series of outwardly oriented claws formed by forcing the claws outwards from a main part of the extension to leave a corresponding space in the main part and then pressing or otherwise forcing the claws into a widened state so that they are too wide to return into spaces from which they came, the fastener formed so that when it is in use a wooden board can be arranged between two extensions such that edges of the board contact the two extensions so that a force applied to an outer face of the board will cause at least a substantial number of the claws to penetrate the edges to retain the board against the fastener. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227349 | System For Connecting Dissimilar Components With Plastic Connectors - The present invention provides a system or kit of connectors and panels which can be readily assembled to form a structure with the use of a minimal number of tools. Panels are precut so that measurements and cutting of the panel component materials is eliminated. Connectors are provided for attachment to the panels which allow the panels to be assembled to the floor and roof panels without the need for fasteners. The roof and floor structures are formed from interlocking plastic panels. The roof and floor panels include a structure that cooperates with the connectors secured to the wall panels to allow for the construction of a plurality of structures using like constructed connectors. Wall panels may be chosen from a variety of materials which allow a consumer to construct a building such as a storage shed that best suits his/her needs. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227350 | REBAR SUPPORT FOR USE WHEN FORMING CONCRETE STRUCTURES - A rebar support for use in forming concrete structures, includes a body formed from a single piece of an elongated metal substrate bent to define a first foot, a second foot positioned in spaced relation to the first foot, and a spanning segment that is vertically elevated, spans between the first foot and the second foot and has at least one rebar receptacle. | 2012-09-13 |