38th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110225795 | Storage Systems And Methods Of Use Of The Same - Storage systems and methods of use of the same are disclosed. The storage systems are configured to be connected to wall structures and to be modular in construction, so as to be able to use a plurality of horizontally disposed hang rails and/or a plurality of vertical standards, and/or modular storage components that are received on a hang rail or a vertical standard, or that may be connected directly to a wall structure. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225796 | PROVIDING A TRANSVERSE FILLING INSIDE AND ELONGATED NARROW CAVITY - A method for performing a task in a tight place in an elongated profile, preferably in a wing blade with an outer shell for a wind power plant, whereby at least one barrier is formed transversely of at least one elongated channel in the profile and a balloon for use in performing the task. The method may include the following steps: establishing a number of inspection and mounting holes in the surface of the shell, mounting at least one inflatable balloons in the at least one channel, filling the balloon(s) with air, and applying at least one first material layer between the sidewalls of the elongated channel and across the balloon(s), the layer preferably being expanding polyurethane foam. The applied layer of material fills cracks and gaps between balloons and wing parts, providing a load-bearing layer between these parts. An additional layer may subsequently be laid upon the former layer. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225797 | OPTICAL CABLE EXIT TROUGH - A cable exit trough is mountable to a lateral trough section either during initial assembly of the cable routing system, or at a later date. The exit trough includes a bracket portion mountable to the top edge of one of the sides of the lateral trough section. Two lead-ins are provided to lead the cable in an upward direction from the lateral trough section to the exit trough. The exit trough includes an exit trough portion extending from the bracket portion upwardly away from the lateral trough section. The exit trough portion includes a convexly curved bottom trough surface, and two convexly curved upstanding sides. The exit trough portion and the lead-ins define a cable pathway from the lateral trough section to an exit point of the exit trough portion which can either lead downwardly relative to the lateral trough section, or horizontally. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225798 | CARRIER APPARATUS FOR DRIVE-TRAIN COMPONENT PART ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE ASSEMBLY METHOD - Front retaining frame ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225799 | PRODUCTION APPARATUS AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - The apparatus manufactures a light emitting device provided with a plurality of light emitting elements arranged on a substrate. The apparatus comprises: a rotating plate cylinder provided with a flexographic plate for printing ink that forms an organic layer of the light emitting elements on the substrate; an intermediate transfer member that contacts the flexographic plate to transfer the ink; a head unit that supplies the ink to the intermediate transfer member; a storage unit that stores as an ink replenishment pattern a region in which the ink is removed from the intermediate transfer member by the transfer of the ink from the intermediate transfer member to the flexographic plate; and a control unit that supplies the ink from the head unit to the region of the ink replenishment pattern on a surface of the intermediate transfer member. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225800 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INSERTING A FASTENER - The present invention provides a device for the insertion of fasteners into the ground for the purpose of anchoring sheet-like materials such as geotechnical mats in soil stabilization or for securing forms of netting to prevent crop wastage. A further aspect of this invention provides a form of securing fasteners by a method that reduces damage or impediment in the operation of the fastener insertion device. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225801 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A MICRO-MECHANICAL COMPONENT - The invention relates to a method ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225802 | ASSEMBLING ARRANGEMENT FOR SECURING A TUBULAR FURNITURE LEG TO THE TOP PLATE OF A PIECE OF FURNITURE - An assembling arrangement serves for securing a tubular furniture leg to the top plate of a piece of furniture. The assembling arrangement comprises a through opening formed in the top plate, a top mounting, which spans the through opening on the top side of the top plate, a bottom mounting, which spans the through opening on the bottom side of the top plate and is attached to the leg, a first bore formed through the top mounting and a second bore formed through the bottom mounting in line with the first bore, a screw having a shaft extending downwards in the leg via the first bore, the through opening and the second bore, a nut for the screw shaft placed in the leg, and an anchoring mechanism for firmly anchoring the nut in the leg in the secured state of the leg. The assembling arrangement is inexpensive and strong and can advantageously be used for mounting legs upon cantilever tables and chairs. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225803 | CONFORMAL SHIELDING EMPLOYING SEGMENT BUILDUP - A meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225804 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING AN ANTENNA IN A REFERENCE POSITION - The present invention is an apparatus operable to align an antenna and to retain the antenna in a reference position during alignment of the antenna. The apparatus may include a bracket having an arm attached thereto, and the arm conforms to the back wall of an antenna. An engagement means and/or securing means may be incorporated in the apparatus to retain the position of the antenna in a fixed or removeable connection with the apparatus. An alignment device being operable to align the antenna may be attached to the bracket. The apparatus of the present invention may be arranged or otherwise positioned in accordance with a reference position. Said reference position may be defined as a position that is selected in reference to a reference point, line, or plane of the antenna. The apparatus may retain the antenna in a reference position during alignment of the antenna. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225805 | Method for Manufacturing Armature Core - A method for manufacturing an armature core is provided, in which a plurality of split cores, which are formed by laminating core pieces produced through punching by punching dies, are coupled together to form an annular shape as a whole, so as to manufacture one armature core. The method includes: preparing a plurality of sets of the split cores, each set having three split cores, so as to form one armature core; and arranging the three split cores in each set at intervals of 120° in the circumferential direction. The three split cores in each set are formed by core pieces that have been punched by the same part of the same punching die. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225806 | APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE - A method of, and apparatus for, manufacturing an electrical machine such as an integrated starter generator, the method comprising a double hot drop operation, whereby a stator assembly is inserted into a steel sleeve after the sleeve has been heated, and the stator assembly and sleeve are subsequently cooled and inserted into a heated housing. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225807 | LAMINATED ROTARY ACTUATOR WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL FLUX PATH - A rotary actuator includes a stator assembly positioned within an outer enclosure. A rotor assembly is positioned adjacent to the stator and is configured to rotate relative thereto and about a centerline axis of the rotary actuator. Each of the outer enclosure, the stator assembly, and the rotor assembly are arranged to carry a magnetic flux therethrough and form a flux path loop, such that as a magnetic flux flows through the outer enclosure, the stator assembly, and the rotor assembly, a torque is generated by rotation of the rotor assembly relative to the stator assembly. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225808 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRODE PLATE FOR BATTERY - An electrode plate precursor on which an active material layer is formed by applying an active material onto at least one surface of a current collector in a lengthy belt shape by means of a die comprising a paste storing part where a paste containing the active material is accumulated and a discharge flow path discharging the above paste from the paste storing part. A plan view configuration of the discharge flow path is adjusted by adjusting a plan view configuration of thin plate-like members that are arranged respectively on both end portions of the discharge flow path so that the active material layer formed in the process has a uniform thickness throughout the entire length in the width direction of the electrode plate precursor. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225809 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVABLY ATTACHING AN ITEM TO A SURFACE - The present invention generally includes an apparatus for removable attaching an item to a surface, including a first removable attaching means affixed on the item, and a second removable attaching means affixed to the surface: wherein, the first and the second removable attaching means are able to removable attach to each other. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225810 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A PNEUMATIC BOOSTER | 2011-09-22 |
20110225811 | Substrate-related-operation performing apparatus and substrate-related-operation performing system - A component mounting system and apparatus are provided that include a component mounting apparatus with a substrate holding device, a component supplying device, a head support portion, a mounting head and a forcing means. The mounting head is detachably attached to the head support portion. The mounting head of the system has a recording medium in which information relating to the mounting head is recorded. The system has an external storage portion that stores a plurality of batches of information relating to a plurality of mounting heads. The system further includes a recognizing portion that obtains and recognizes information from the external storage corresponding to the mounting head that is attached to the support portion. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225812 | POWER ADAPTERS FOR POWERING AND/OR CHARGING PERIPHERAL DEVICES - A power adapter for a peripheral device such as portable electronics device is disclosed. The power adapter includes a housing that contains electrical components associated with the power adapter. The power adapter also includes a data port provided at a surface of the housing. The data port is configured to provide external power to the peripheral device. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225813 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUBSTRATES HAVING ASYMMETRIC BUILDUP LAYERS - A method of manufacturing a substrate for use in electronic packaging having a core, m buildup layers on a first surface of the core and n buildup layers on a second surface of the core, where m≠n is disclosed. The method includes forming (m−n) of the m buildup layers on the first surface, and then forming n pairs of buildup layers, with each one of the pairs including one of the n buildup layers formed on the second surface and one of the remaining n of the m buildup layers formed on the first surface. Each buildup layer includes a dielectric layer and a conductive layer formed thereon. The disclosed method protects the dielectric layer in each of buildup layers from becoming overdesmeared during substrate manufacturing by avoiding repeated desmearing of dielectric materials. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225814 | MULTILAYER CABLE JACKET - A multilayer cable jacket. In one example embodiment, a cable includes one or more internal components and a multilayer jacket surrounding the one or more internal components. The one or more internal components include at least one electrical conductor configured to propagate a signal. The multilayer jacket includes an inner layer surrounded by an outer layer with the inner layer being less rigid than the outer layer. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225815 | ELECTRODE FORMING METHOD AND ELECTRODE FORMING APPARATUS - The invention aims at reducing unevenness at the intersections of mutually crossing electrodes with a method of and an apparatus for forming electrodes on a substrate. After forming a number of finger electrodes on a substrate, wide bus electrodes intersecting them are formed by application of an application liquid. Upon applying the application liquid which contains an electrode material and a photo-curing resin to the substrate, the application liquid is irradiated with UV light after a predetermined time and the application liquid is thus made to harden. A time difference since applying until light irradiation is set based on the result of measurement on changes of the height of the application liquid experimentally applied. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225816 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MULTILAYER PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WITH A BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a multilayer printed circuit board of a built-in electronic device provides a substrate having a copper clad laminate and a first dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer is laminated onto the copper clad laminate and has a cavity for accommodating the electronic device. A second dielectric layer is laminated onto the substrate and electronic device to produce a base circuit board with an embedded electronic device. A build-up circuit layer is formed on the base circuit board. The first and second dielectric layers are made of a plastic material. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225817 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A methodology for connecting device components with circuitry located at different levels and orientations relative to one another is described. First circuitry can be located on a multi-plane rigid circuit board where the multi-plane rigid circuit board can include at least one flexible member sharing a common substrate with the multi-plane rigid circuit board that extends from a body portion of the multi-plane rigid circuit board. The flexible member can include traces used to convey power and/or data and an interface coupled to the power and/or data traces. The flexible member can be deflected or twisted to connect first circuitry on the body portion of the multi-plane rigid circuit board to second circuitry associated with another device component. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225818 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN LED ILLUMINATOR DEVICE - A method of manufacturing an LED illuminator is provided. At least one flat heat pipe (FHP) is provided, on which a flat surface is formed. A treating tool is provided to fix the FHP. A printed circuit layer is formed on the flat surface, which includes an insulated layer, a conductive layer and a solder mask layer spread on the flat heat pipe in order, to form solder portions. After that, solder paste is applied on the solder portions, and LED elements are disposed on the solder portions correspondingly. Finally, the FHP and the LED elements are passed through a reflow oven, to accomplish an LED illuminator. The FHP further has locating holes, which are used for orientating the FHP and connecting a heat-dissipating module by a concise assembling element. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225819 | PROCESSOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL TOOL - A tool according to one embodiment includes an actuating mechanism including a cam plate; at least one gripper member operatively coupled to the cam plate; and a carriage for supporting the at least one gripper member, wherein the at least one gripper member is actuatable by the cam plate, wherein rotation of the cam plate causes the at least one gripper member to move between a first position and a second position, wherein when the at least one gripper member is in the first position, the tool is able to accept a processor for holding thereof, and wherein when the at least one gripper member is in the second position, the tool securely holds the processor therein. Additional systems and methods are also presented. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225820 | METHOD FOR CRIMPING TERMINAL TO ALUMINUM ELECTRIC WIRE - In order to promote the adhesion of a crimp terminal ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225821 | Process of electrically connecting electrodes of a photovoltaic panel - A process of electrically connecting electrodes of a photovoltaic panel is provided, comprising: applying a conductive adhesive film on the electrodes of the photovoltaic panel, wherein the conductive adhesive film comprising an insulating adhesive layer and electrical conductive particles distributed in the insulating adhesive layer; providing a metal strip along the conductive adhesive film; and performing an electrical connection process between the metal strip and the electrodes via the conductive adhesive film. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225822 | ASSEMBLY MECHANISM COMPRISING A TENSION ANCHOR AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR A ROTOR SYSTEM OF AN AXIAL TURBO ENGINE - The invention relates to a device ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225823 | Cobalt alloy and method for its manufacture - A cobalt alloy is proposed, made up of at least 30% by weight cobalt, 0 to 20% by weight nickel, 5 to 30% by weight chromium, 0.4 to 2.5% by weight carbon and at least one carbide-forming metal which forms carbides with the carbon, wherein the atomic ratio in the alloy of the carbide-forming metal to the carbon amounts to at least 0.8, wherein the alloy can furthermore optionally contain one or more of the elements molybdenum, tungsten, aluminum, titanium, niobium, iron, silicon, manganese, vanadium, boron, zirconium and contaminants. The carbides are present in the alloy in the form of a finely dispersed phase without a preferred direction. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225824 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INK JET RECORDING HEAD - There is provided a method for manufacturing an ink jet recording head in which a plurality of recording element substrates used for discharging ink are appropriately arranged onto a support substrate. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225825 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF INSTALLING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - Systems and methods for the automated installation of solar (photovoltaic or PV) modules is disclosed. Embodiments comprise a conveyor system configured to support and deliver a plurality of photovoltaic modules, and a clampless mounting framework comprising an upper rail and a lower rail, the upper and lower rails configured and spaced apart to receive and secure a photovoltaic module. The mounting framework does not require clamps, so once the modules are delivered into place, physical installation is complete. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225826 | Integrated Shaver and Trimmer Device with Adjustable Handle - An integrated shaver and hair trimmer device with an adjustable handle includes a shaver and trimmer assembly with a shaver/trimmer head including one or more cutting blade assemblies and an elongated handle assembly connected to the shaver and trimmer assembly. The shaver and trimmer assembly and the handle assembly are constructed and arranged such that at a point of connection of the assemblies either the shaver and trimmer assembly or the handle assembly move or pivot about the point of connection to adjust a position or angle of the handle assembly relative to the shaver and trimmer assembly. The device is further constructed and arranged to securely and removably fix the handle assembly at a required or desired position or angle relative to the shaver and trimmer assembly including any one of a multiple of positions or any position within a certain range of movement of the handle assembly. Alternatively, the handle assembly is constructed and arranged at a fixed position or angle relative to the shaver and trimmer assembly. The device may further include an extension arm movably connected to the handle assembly to permit the handle assembly to be lengthened or shortened. The integrated shaver and hair trimmer device may be constructed as either a battery-operated device or as an electric device. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225827 | MOVABLE LUBRICATING WICK FOR HAIR CLIPPER - A lubricated hair clipper drive system includes a clipper frame with a pair of opposed arms separated by a drive space, a drive shaft reciprocating laterally between the arms at high speed, a drive member receiving motive power from a power source and secured to the shaft for common reciprocation within the drive space, and a lubricant reservoir and applicator disposed on the shaft between the drive member and a corresponding one of the arms. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225828 | SHAVING RAZORS AND CARTRIDGES - A shaving system has a cap, a skin-engaging member, at least one blade between the skin engaging member and the cap, and a guard bar between the skin engaging member and the blade. The guard bar has a first set of spaced apart projections offset from a second set of spaced apart projections in a first direction parallel to the blade and in a second direction transverse to the blade. The first set of projections and the second set of projections define a plurality of open channels extending transverse to the blade. The open channels have a width of about 0.20 mm to about 0.50 mm. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225829 | HEAVY DUTY CONFIGURABLE SHEAR CRUSHER DEMOLITION TOOL - A heavy duty, configurable shear/crusher demolition tool has an upper jaw, a lower jaw, and a pivot group connecting the upper jaw and the lower jaw; a configurable number of tooth holders mounted on the upper jaw and the lower jaw; a configurable number of teeth removably mounted to the tooth holders; a configurable number of shear blade holders mounted on the upper jaw and the lower jaw; and a configurable number of shear blades removably mounted to the shear blade holders. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225830 | LOW RESISTANCE HAIR CLIPPER BLADE TOOTH PROFILE - A tooth for a blade of a hair cutting apparatus includes a root secured to a base of the blade, a tip opposite the root, and a longitudinal axis of the tooth defined between the root and the tip. A lower, planar cutting surface is provided on the tooth, as is an upper surface opposite the lower surface, and sidewalls separating the upper surface from the lower surface. At least a portion of the upper surface and the sidewalls is elliptical in the direction of the longitudinal axis, beginning at the tip. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225831 | Rotary Knife For Drywall and the Like - A utility knife with a replaceable circular blade mounted to rotate on the end of the handle. The upper half of the blade is shrouded by the end of the handle, and freely rotates therein. A spacer with a roller end is mounted to be adjusted toward and away from a workpiece to adjust and control the blade's depth of cut. The handle includes a storage compartment for spare blades and has a pivoting cover. For use as a drywall knife, the blade has a continuous edge and a thicker central body that presents discontinuous “points” or edge bodies to the workpiece along the sides of a the cut made by the continuous edge, designed to push apart the paper cover or sheath on the drywall as it makes a cut, and to keep the blade rolling freely as it makes a cut. A tape measure can optionally be incorporated into a rounded handle portion. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225832 | String Trimmer Head Configuration and Method - A trimmer head assembly and the method of configuring the trimmer head assembly. The trimmer head assembly has a housing that attaches to a string trimmer machine. A spool is provided inside the housing. The spool rotates about an axis of rotation. The spool can move longitudinally along the axis of rotation between a first position and a second position. A ratcheting mechanism is provided between the trimmer head housing and the spool. When the spool is in its first position, the ratcheting mechanism enables the spool to continuously rotate about the axis of rotation in the direction opposite that in which the trimmer head assembly spins. The ratchet mechanism also prevents the spool from rotating within the housing in the same direction in which the trimmer head is spinning. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225833 | Razor Blade Protection System - A razor blade protection system includes a body having a top portion and a bottom portion between which the head of a razor blade may be secured, the top portion and bottom portion are biased such that the bias force must be overcome to insert the razor blade between the top portion and bottom portion. A protective material is located within the body such that, when a razor blade is secured between the top portion and bottom portion, the compressive biasing force maintains the protective material in continuous contact with the cutting edge of the razor blade. The protective material may be saturated with a corrosion inhibiting liquid. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225834 | SHAVING RAZOR STORAGE, CLEANING AND PRESERVATION DEVICE - A container ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225835 | SUNDIAL - Disclosed are embodiments of a sundial. Various embodiments of the sundial disclosed herein may be used to determine the time of day based on the position of the sun. The sundial may utilize a curved reflector to reflect the image of the sun onto a dial-face. The curved reflector may be disposed, at least in part, behind the dial-face. A portion of the curved reflector behind the dial-face may be used to reflect an image of the sun onto a back surface of the dial-face. The reflected image of the sun received on the back of the dial-face may, in some embodiments, be visible on the front surface of the dial-face. The dial-face may have a plurality of time markings positioned thereon. The position of the image of the sun on the dial-face may be compared to the plurality of time markings to determine at least an approximation of the time of day. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225836 | PAINT APPLICATOR CLEANING DEVICE - A device for cleaning a paint brush B has a shaft | 2011-09-22 |
20110225837 | DRYER AND FOREIGN MATERIAL REMOVING APPARATUS THEREOF - The embodiment proposes a foreign material removing apparatus for a dryer. The foreign material removing apparatus for a dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a case including an air introduction hole into which air discharged from a drum is introduced, an air discharge hole, and a foreign material discharge hole; a filtering unit that is provided in the case and includes a filter; and a cleaning unit that moves relatively to the filter and has one or more cleaning devices for removing the foreign materials accumulated in the filter. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225838 | DRYER - Provided is a dryer. In the dryer, foreign substances such naps generated during a drying process are filtered by a filter unit, and the foreign substances attached to the filter unit are automatically removed. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225839 | FANS-MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR CONDENSER LAUNDRY DRYER MACHINE AND CONDENSER LAUNDRY DRYER MACHINE COMPRISING SAID ASSEMBLY - A fans-motor assembly for condenser laundry dryer machine, of unusually low cost and overall dimensions, comprising: a drive shaft which can be associated in a rotating manner with a frame of a laundry dryer machine and designed to be connected by means of a transmission belt to a rotating drum thereof; a fan for the hot air and a fan for the cold air integral in rotation with said drive shaft and designed to convey respectively a flow of hot air and a flow of cold air along separate paths of said laundry dryer machine; a synchronous permanent magnet electric motor comprising an internal stator traversed by said drive shaft and an external rotor integral during rotation with said drive shaft. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225840 | METHOD OF DRYING A POLYMERIC MATERIAL - The method is for drying a material. A drying device is provided that has a heater disposed above a movable carrier and a fan device. The movable carrier carries the material to be dried. The material has a first temperature. A fluid, such as air is blown across the material by the fan device. The material is heated by the heater. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225841 | DRYING FURNACE AND DRYING METHOD USING DRYING FURNACE - A drying furnace including: a heating portion which heats a coating target having been subjected to electrodeposition coating, wherein (i) the heating portion sets an inner furnace temperature of an upstream of the drying furnace to be lower than a temperature at which moisture in electrodeposition paint boils, (ii) the heating portion sets an inner furnace temperature of a downstream of the drying furnace to be higher than or equal to a glass transition point, (iii) the heating portion locally heats a gap position formed at a member bonding portion of the coating target at the upstream of the drying furnace, and (iv) the heating portion sequentially changes a heated portion from an upper side to a lower side of the coating target when the gap position is locally heated. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225842 | Elastic Heel of The High-Heeled Shoes - An elastic heel of the high-heeled shoes comprises a heel and a base layer. A flat-crouched elastic sheet provides its first portion to stretchingly form on a top end of the hollow or solid heel and its second portion to correspondingly rivet on an end section of the base layer via some rivets penetrating through holes and apertures, thence allowing an elastic space with a short interstice for a reciprocal movement to be defined therebetween. Whereby, a pressure caused by contacting the bottom of the heel with the ground could be directly transferred to the flat-crouched elastic sheet fixed on the top end thereof, therefore the compression of the sheet provides a cushion effect for absorbing shocks and preventing impact via the reliance generated therefrom. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225843 | GUIDES FOR LACING SYSTEMS - Lacing systems are disclosed for use with footwear or other articles. The lacing system can comprises flexible webbing lace guides. In some embodiments, a lace guide can include a first lace guide element and a second lace guide element. The lace can pass through the first and second lace guides consecutively on the first side of the article before crossing to the opposing side of the article. The first and second lace guide elements can be angled towards each other to reduce the occurrence of sharp turns in the lace path through the lace guide elements. In some embodiments, the lace guide can have a central portion that is less flexible than the end portions so as to reduce the occurrence of sharp turns in the lace path through the lace guide when tension is applied to the lace. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225844 | TRACTION ADJUSTMENT BAND FOR SHOE - Disclosed is a traction adjustment band for emplacement on a shoe, comprising: an upper band; a sole band; a first attachment interface connecting one end of the upper band to one end of the sole band; and a second attachment interface connecting another end of the upper band to another end of the sole band so as to form a unitary band. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225845 | Shoe With A Flat Formed Shoe Upper - Shoes specifically designed to facilitate production via efficient shoe manufacturing methods and systems are described. In embodiments, the shoe upper is designed by way of a flat forming process, whereby the upper pattern is kept in a two-dimensional shape for most of the upper assembly and then stitched or otherwise affixed into a three-dimensional form in the final stage of upper assembly. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225846 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMBINING AN ATHLETIC SHOE AND CONVENTIONAL ANKLE BRACE TO LIMIT ACTIVE ANKLE INVERSION - A device and method is provided wherein a non-extendable strap is attached to the interior of an athletic, or other type of shoe, commencing on the instep side, extending below the user's foot, and ankle, which has been previously fitted with a commercial brace or wrap or taped, which is inserted within the shoe, and the strap is attached within the shoe again on the outstep upper side. The strap element is drawn tight about the user's ankle when the shoe is laced, strapped, or otherwise secured about the user's foot. The strap element extends above the user's ankle, and is pulled taut and affixed to the brace, or wrap, or separately taped, at a position on the outside of the user's lower leg. The device and method of attachment allows the shoe and brace or wrap to act together, as an integrated system, to limit active ankle inversion. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225847 | Multi-Utility Footwear Device - A device suitable for covering the sole of a foot. An embodiment includes a first layer having a shape of the sole, sized to fit along the sole without covering adjoining toes. Bonding material along a surface of the first layer is suitable for attaching the first layer to the sole or to an article of clothing covering the sole. The bonding material may be water resistant and suited to effect reversible attachment to the skin. In a related method, a first layer has a shape of the sole, sized to fit along the sole. When applied to the sole, the shape and size are configured to not extend along the toes. A bonding material, provided along a surface of the first layer, is suitable for attaching the first layer directly to skin on the sole or to an article of clothing covering the sole of the foot. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225848 | RUNNING SHOES, HIKING SHOES AND BOOTS, SNOWBOARD BOOTS, ALPINE BOOTS, HIKING BOOTS, AND THE LIKE, HAVING WATERPROOF/BREATHABLE MOISTURE TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS - The waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for a running and hiking shoe includes an inner liner selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh or a moldable foam, and an outer shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine, snowboard boots, cross country, hiking boots, protective gear and helmets, along with appropriate variations for each application. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225849 | POCKET SYSTEM - A pocket system including a pocket inside the leg portion of a boot, wherein the leg portion provides an interior space between the leg portion of the boot and a leg of a wearer of the boot suitable for tucking-in a leg of a trouser, and the pocket is so constructed and arranged to receive insertion and removal of a PDA, and to surround the same for safekeeping. An embodiment of the pocket system comprises a removable lining serving as a purse or wallet. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225850 | SHOE MOLDING AND FIXING STRUCTURE - A shoe molding and fixing structure which includes: a shoe body, having a shoe heel, wherein the shoe body is worn by a predetermined user, and an accommodation space is formed at a bottom of the shoe body through the shoe heel; and at least one ring body, wherein the ring body is capable of being jacketed on the shoe body and the user, and the ring body is disposed around the accommodation space. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225851 | Ornamentation for a Footwear Upper - An ornamentation attachable to a strap, such as a strap of on an item of a footwear. The ornamentation comprises a base, an ornament associated with the base and a mounting means for mounting the base to the strap. The ornament may be associated with the base in any appropriate way; for example, by being formed integrally with the base, permanently attached to the base or removably attachable to the base. The base is configured for engagement by the mounting means. The mounting means comprises an elastic band adapted to be hooked onto curved end portions of the base. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225852 | Articles of Footwear - A sole assembly for an article of footwear including an outsole and a midsole disposed on the outsole. The midsole has forward and rearward portions, where the rearward midsole portion has a softer durometer than the forward midsole portion. The midsole also has a foot receiving surface. In an unloaded state, the foot receiving surface in a heel portion of the sole assembly is at least level with or elevated above the foot receiving surface in a forefoot portion of the sole assembly with respect to level ground. The foot receiving surface in the heel portion of the sole assembly drops below the foot receiving surface in the forefoot portion of the sole assembly while in a loaded state on level ground. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225853 | Plow Systems For Non-Highway Vehicles - Non-highway vehicle plowing systems are described. The plowing system includes a mount assembly having a lower mount bracket, a plow mount bracket, an upper mount bracket, and an actuator bracket. The lower mount bracket is attached to the non-highway vehicle and the plow mount bracket is pivotably connected to the lower mounting bracket. The upper mount bracket is also secured to the non-highway vehicle and is constructed to engage the actuator bracket at a plurality of positions thereby allowing the plow mount assembly to be operable with a plurality of non-highway vehicles. The systems provide advantages in that the systems are not vehicle specific and are adaptable to different vehicle structures. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225854 | ELASTOMERIC PLOW EDGE - A plow edge having improved durability and performance is provided which can comprise an elastomeric material, for example, a styrene elastomeric material. The present disclosure provides a plow blade edge system for mounting to a mold board of a plow comprising an adapter blade including a bottom edge having a carbide insert along a portion of the bottom edge; an elastomeric blade selectively reversible to present first and second edges; a clamp bar wherein the clamp bar is mounted to the adapter blade with the elastomeric blade secured therebetween; and, the elastomeric blade secured selectively in a first position or a second position. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225855 | Positioning and rotating apparatus for interring screw-in and self digging burial containers - Apparatus by which screw-in and self digging burial containers may be picked up, maneuvered into a desired position and pressed, rotated and or agitated for the purpose of interring such burial containers at nearly any angle into earth, sand, snow or other receiving material on dry land, wet land or under water. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225856 | COMPOSITE TOOTH FOR WORKING THE GROUND OR ROCK - The present invention discloses a composite tooth for working the ground or rocks, said tooth comprising a ferrous alloy at least partially reinforced with titanium carbide according to a defined geometry, in which said reinforced portion comprises an alternating macro-microstructure of millimetric areas concentrated with micrometric globular particles of titanium carbide separated by millimetric areas essentially free of micrometric globular particles of titanium carbide, said areas concentrated with micrometric globular particles of titanium carbide forming a microstructure in which the micrometric interstices between said globular particles are also filled by said ferrous alloy. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225857 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus which can make easy drying, deodorizing, crumple removal and sterilization of clothes, characterized in that laundry treating apparatus is provided with a hanger bar for receiving clothes hangers of different shapes. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225858 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING COLOR TO INDICATE A STATE OF A HOME APPLIANCE, SUCH AS AN IRON - A system and method for using color to indicate a state of a home appliance, such as an iron. The iron has a sole plate and a water tank in fluid communication with the sole plate, a heater for heating the sole plate, a sensor for sensing a temperature of the sole plate, a user interface for setting a desired temperature for the sole plate, and a controller in communication with user interface and the sensor for controlling the heater. An illumination device under the control of the controller is provided to illuminate the water tank, particularly the interior thereof, in a color that is representative of a state of the iron, such as a power condition of the iron and/or a temperature of the sole plate. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225859 | LCD TFT SIGN FOR ON-BOARD USE IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - An LCD destination sign is provided that provides a high resolution image and operates in at least two modes. One mode is a destination message mode that is used when a destination message (i.e., a route number and/or destination name in substantially static alphanumeric or symbols) is to be displayed on the destination sign. The second mode is a non-destination mode wherein graphic images are displayed on the destination sign, wherein such graphic images do not provide a destination message and may include video feeds, weather forecasts or newsreels. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225860 | Copy Raising, Lowering and Tensioning System for a Billboard - A billboard system has a framework supporting at least one panel. A lower rail is fixed to the framework and has at least one downwardly opening channel. An upper rail is movable with respect to the framework. The upper rail has at least one upwardly opening channel. A billboard copy at least partially covers the at least one panel. Rods may be selectively located in the copy. Steps for tensioning the copy are also disclosed. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225861 | HOLDER FOR DISPLAYING A SHEET OF MATERIAL - A holder for displaying a sheet of material is provided. The holder includes a backplate, a lens, and a bracket. The bracket includes a frame defining at least one vertical wall bordering at least one inner wall. The at least one inner wall includes at least one connector for connecting to at least one corresponding connector of the lens for securing the lens to the bracket. A portion of the lens contacts a first wall of the at least one vertical wall and a first inner wall of the at least one inner wall. The backplate is secured to the bracket via at least one fastener. A portion of the backplate contacts a second wall of the at least one vertical wall and a second inner wall of the at least one inner wall. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225862 | Reciprocating barrel pistol - The present invention is a pistol incorporating a unique reciprocating barrel which is supported for reciprocal movement in a pistol frame in a manner reminiscent of a common pistol reciprocating slide with the barrel additionally incorporating an integrated cartridge feed ramp and cartridge from magazine extracting lug combination. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225863 | TRIGGER MECHANISM FOR SPORTING RIFLE - A firing mechanism for a sporting rifle includes a piston, a rigid profile, a trigger and a trigger safety catch. A wall is firmly attached to the rigid profile. The trigger and safety catch are on one of the faces of said wall. A first stud is firmly attached to the trigger. A cover partially covers the trigger and safety catch. The cover includes an aperture, in the form of a slider, allowing the first stud to pass through it and for movement of the first stud along the length of the aperture. A slider is arranged over the cover. When the barrel is in the broken position, the slider will block the movement of the stud along the length of the aperture, thus immobilising the trigger. When the barrel is in the closed position, the slider allows movement of the first stud along the aperture. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225864 | SHOTGUN FOREARM-STOCK SHOT SHELL CARRIER WITH HIDDEN RAIL - A forearm stock for a shotgun includes a forearm stock main body, an integral shot shell carrier tube, disposed in the main body, an accessory rail, at the forward end of the main body, and a removable cover, adapted to cover the accessory rail. The forearm stock main body has a forward end, a back end, a contour, and an upper cavity for receiving a shotgun's tube magazine. The shot shell carrier tube is disposed below the upper cavity, and is adapted to receive a plurality of shot shells, with an opening toward the back end. A mechanism for urging the shot shells out of the carrier tube through the opening is provided, and a retention mechanism is adapted to selectively retain the shot shells in the carrier tube. The removable cover has a contour that substantially complements a contour of the main body. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225865 | Handgun Mount For Forearm Stock of Long Gun - A handgun mount is described for attaching a handgun to the forend of a long gun. A pump action of the long gun, if required for operation, may be actuated by moving the handgun along the forend of the long gun, and the handgun may be fired by the user of the long gun simultaneously with operation of the long gun. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225866 | HITCH MOUNTED SHOOTING SUPPORT - A shooting support includes a hitch-supported lower tube insertable into a vehicle hitch tube, an upper tube pivoted to the lower tube for angular adjustment toward the vehicle, and a table pivoted to the upper tube. The two pivots each include an arcuate slot around the respective pivot, and a clamp with handled nut for clampingly fixing an adjusted position. The upper tube also includes telescoping extendable tubes and a clamp for fixing its length. By this arrangement, a user sitting on the tailgate can infinitely adjust a length and angle of the upper tube to position the table at a desired horizontal and vertical location relative to the table and to the tailgate. A side handle on the upper tube is in a balanced position when the tubes and table are folded to parallel positions, such that the shooting support can be easily carried. Related methods are also disclosed. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225867 | LIGHT-ASSISTED SIGHTING DEVICES - A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a sighting light source at the rear of the that is visible to a user when turned on. The sighting light source (preferably an LED light source emitted through an opening), can be used to sight a target. Preferably, the gun with which the sighting device is used also has a first, mechanical sight at the end of the barrel distal the sighting light source. In use the user aligns the sighting light source with the first, mechanical sight in order to properly sight a target. The first, mechanical sight could also be illuminated by a light source on the device, so it can be seen when the ambient light is low. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225868 | Reducing By-Catch of Seabirds - An apparatus for reducing by-catch of seabirds or turtles during fishing include a fish hook ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225869 | STEM GUIDES AND REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGES - The invention relates to a method for adjusting the buoyancy of a fishing bobber. The method includes providing a buoyant member and a stem guide configured to receive the buoyant member, mounting the buoyant member to the stem guide and cutting the buoyant member. The buoyant member is made of a material capable of being severed by a cutting device and having first length, a lower end, and an upper end. The stem guide receives the buoyant member and a fishing line with fishing tackle. The buoyant member is cut such that the buoyant member has a second length shorter than the first length. The buoyant member is cut to a second length such that the buoyancy of the buoyant member when cut to a second length is enough to oppose the tendency of the stem guide and fishing tackle to submerse the buoyant member such that a top surface of the cut buoyant member is adjacent to the surface of the water when the stem guide, buoyant member, fishing line and any fishing tackle are placed in the water. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225870 | Fishing rod holder - A novel quick release fishing rod holder, the fishing rod holder is a base portion forming a longitudinal tube having a curved entry thereinto; and a split-arm fishing rod retainer assembly, including a split-barrel portion formed of a cooperating pair of opposing semi-tubular walls split along a longitudinal opening therebetween, and a torque restraint mechanism operable between the opposing semi-tubular walls adjacent to opposing ends thereof, and a split-leg portion sized to be received into the tube of the base portion through the curved entry thereinto, wherein the split-leg portion includes a pair of legs each having one of the semi-tubular walls of the split-barrel portion positioned at a distal end thereof, and a curved insertion portion cooperating with the curved entry into the tube of the base portion. A biasing mechanism is positioned for biasing apart the walls of the split-barrel portion. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225871 | FISHING LURE - A fishing lure is provided which is adapted to simulate the behavior of a minnow at rest. Specifically, the new and improved fishing lure described herein is equipped with a pedestal on its bottom, whereby the pedestal is adapted to make contact with a bottom surface at a single contact point. The single contact point is aligned with the lure's center of balance, such that when the lure rests on the bottom surface it has a tendency to remain balanced on the single contact point. This allows the lure to be wobbled by the water turbulence, thereby imitating the behavior of a minnow at rest. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225872 | Sinker for Fishing - A sinker or float that releasably clamps around a line, such as a fishing line, including two members shaped to define a channel for the line when in a closed position. A locking means is provided to releasably lock the two members in the closed position. Each of the members has at least a portion of high or low density material to provide a sinking or floating effect. A jacket may be provided that retains the high or low density material therein. The jacket may also include a hinge portion such that the two members can be hingedly opened and closed. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225873 | Crawling arthropod intercepting device and method - An intercepting device (e.g. a furniture coaster device) is placed under furniture (bed, sofa, chair. etc.), other climable object, or the floor adjacent an object to intercept crawling arthropods and other crawling pests. The intercepting device can be used to monitor the presence of crawling arthropods and other crawling pests (such as bed bugs, ants, cockroaches, beetles, spiders, etc.), reduce pest numbers, and monitor efficacy of pest control procedures. The intercepting device includes pitfall trap surfaces that form multiple pitfall traps. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225874 | Wild Animal Control Apparatus and Method - The present invention pertains to an apparatus and method for controlling wild animals comprised of an attractant that entices the target wild animal, such as a coyote, to consume the apparatus. Upon consumption, a trigger, which may be covered by a portion of the attractant reacts with fluids in the digestive system of the wild animal, that is, if the fluids are at a predetermined pH level corresponding to the trigger. For if not, the trigger is remains in a state of inactivation, but if the pH is within the predetermined pH range corresponding to the trigger, the trigger is configured to dissolve. Upon dissolving of the trigger, a subduing agent activates causing terminal damage in the digestive system of the wild animal leading to its death. The subduing agent may include metal reactants, chemical agents, percussion devices, compressed sponges, etc. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225875 | Wood-Based Termite Bait System - The present disclosure provides a termite bait station. In one embodiment, the termite bait station includes a bait article made of a cellulosic material such as wood. Preferred woods include rubber wood, spruce wood, aspen wood, pine wood, poplar wood, sweet gum wood, eucalyptus wood and mango wood. The bait article includes a first end surface and a second end surface, an outer surface, at least one insecticide reservoir disposed in the bait article and a second end surface, and at least one termite feeding channel disposed in the outer surface. The termite bait station also includes an insecticide-fungicide mixture disposed within the insecticide reservoir. At least a portion of the insecticide-fungicide mixture from the reservoir diffuses into the wood of the bait article. A method for reducing termite infestation using the termite bait stations is also disclosed. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225876 | PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AT LEAST ONE CHEMICAL REACTOR - This invention relates to a new system for controlling temperature and pressure in, at least, one chemical reactor, characterized in that it includes, at least, the following devices: a) a deposit with at least one pressure regulation device; b) a connecting duct between said deposit and the reactor; c) a device for injecting condensates into the reactor. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of said control system to control the pressure and temperature of at least one chemical reactor, being especially applicable to a chemical reactor in which a hydrothermal biomass carbonization reaction takes place. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225877 | GAS OIL COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a gas oil composition that can achieve environment load reduction, low temperature properties and low fuel consumption all together and is suitably used in a winter season. The gas oil composition comprises an Ft synthetic base oil in an amount of 60 percent by mass or more on the basis of the total mass of the composition and has a sulfur content of 5 ppm by mass or less, an aromatic content of 10 percent by volume or less, an oxygen content of 100 ppm or less, an end point of 360° C. or lower, an insoluble content after an oxidation stability test of 0.5 mg/100 mL or less, an HFRR wear scar diameter (WS1.4) of 400 μm or smaller and a specific relation in normal paraffin contents and the total content thereof. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225878 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF LIPID-CONTAINING BIOMASS - A process is disclosed for converting lipid-containing biomass to a liquid fuel and/or platform chemicals. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225879 | SEPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A separation system and method for separating one or more solid fossil fuels from a contaminated source in a liquid medium, the system including primary separation means and secondary separation means, the primary and secondary separation means being arranged to operate with liquid media of differing specific gravities. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225880 | Device for Displaying and Keeping Bouquets of Flowers - Device for displaying and keeping individual bouquets of flowers, whereby the flowers are held in position on the vertical central axis ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225881 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AND ORGANIZING QUANTUM RESONANCE INTERFERENCE PULSES CAPABLE OF ALTERING MORPHOGENESIS WITHIN LIVING SYSTEMS AND A DEVICE FOR ACCOMPLISHING SAME - A device and method for exposing vegetative biomaterial to the quantum resonance interference process to enhance at least one desired attribute of the treated vegetative material. The method includes the steps of subjecting vegetative biomaterial to a quantum interference field for an interval sufficient to interact with at least a portion of the biomaterial contained therein, and allowing the treated vegetative biomaterial to remain dormant for an interval prior to subsequent vegetative action. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225882 | FLORAL PACKAGING FORMED OF RENEWABLE OR BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MATERIALS - A method for forming floral packaging materials from biodegradable and/or renewable polymer materials is provided. Methods of utilizing such floral packaging materials are also provided. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225883 | VEGETATION WALL - A vegetation wall for supporting vegetation and including at least one panel made from a porous filter media formed of a plurality of strands arranged to form an open, three-dimensional structure with interstitial spaces that provide both air and water permeability. The filter media can filter water, such as by removing nitrogen gas from the water, promoting the colonization of beneficial bacteria that aide in nitrification of the water, and balancing the pH of the water. The vegetation wall can be a free-standing wall, or attached to the side or roof of a building. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225884 | Biodegradable Memorial and Method of Making the Same - The present invention provides methods and devices for the formation of biodegradable memorials. The present invention provides memorial devices that are biodegradable in natural environmental conditions and configured to provide and sustain plant life. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a biodegradable memorial configured for plant growth. The memorial device includes a substantially solid core growth medium capable of sustaining plant growth. The substantially solid core growth medium includes a first binder for maintaining a shape of the growth medium. The memorial further includes a first layer disposed over the growth medium, the first layer comprises a first mixture including seeds. The memorial further includes a second layer disposed substantially over the entirety of the growth medium and substantially solid core, the second layer comprises a biodegradable material configured to erode at a first rate to expose the first layer. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225885 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SLIDING DOORS - A system and portable device are provided for opening and closing sliding doors associated with conventional sliding doors as used in residences and businesses. The portable sliding door device attaches to a sliding door via a bracket, and moves along the same track used by the sliding door. The sliding door device can be initiated to move the sliding door to the open position through remote control, voice-activation, and proximity transmitters. The sliding door device can communicate with wireless routers and be remotely controlled and monitored by computers, netbooks and cell phones. The sliding door device has safety features, including cameras and speakers to ward off attempted break-ins. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225887 | Fresh air safety bars - The present invention provides a product line of precisely fitted, flow-through, hinged metal frames, analogous to exterior shutters, but mounted on the interior of the building, designed to be permanently mounted to windows and sliding-glass doors, and to swing and lock into the opening created when the window or door is opened, allowing the free flow of fresh air and preventing any forced entry or intrusion. The size of the grid-style frame depends on the on the style of window, traditional sliding-sash, casement, etc., or door being fitted. In each case, the Fresh Air Safety Bars frame are double-hinged on one side, and feature a pre-drilled mounting plate, welded or bolted to the hinge assembly. This mounting plate is fastened to the wall immediately adjacent to the window or sliding-glass door. Each Fresh Air Safety Bars unit, once mounted in proper position and alignment with the window or door to be fitted, swings on its hinges to snugly and securely occupy the window or door opening. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225888 | WINDOW LIFTER ASSEMBLY - A window lifter assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The window lifter assembly comprising a flexible pulling means for transmitting a driving force produced by a window lifter drive to a window pane to be adjusted, comprising a carrier, which is to be tied on one hand to flexible pulling means and to which the window pane is to be fixed on the other hand so that the window pane is connected to the flexible pulling means via the carrier, and comprising guiding means being spaced apart contact free from the carrier for guiding the window pane along an adjustment path defined by the guiding means. The window pane is moved together with the carrier in said adjustment path if a drive force is applied to the window pane directly by the window pane which is guided on the guiding means, without the carrier engaging in a guiding device that extends along the adjustment path enforces a movement along the adjustment path on the carrier in addition to the connection of the carrier to the flexible pulling means. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225889 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF ACTIVE DAMPENING A POWERED CLOSURE SYSTEM - An actuator for moving a closure between an open and a closed position. The actuator having a first mode, where the closure is free to move with respect to a closure frame, and a second mode where the actuator resists movement between the closure and the closure frame. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225890 | GATE WITH FOOT-OPERATED LATCHING MECHANISM - A gate for selectively restricting passage through a passageway includes a frame having a sill and first and second door jambs adapted for mounting within the passageway. A door is mounted by hinges to the first door jamb while a latch receptacle is mounted to the second door jamb. A pedal is movably mounted to the door as is a latch element. The latch element is slidable between an extended position, where the latch element engages the latch receptacle so that the door of the gate is locked in a closed position, and a retracted position, where the latch element is removed from the latch receptacle so that the door may be moved into an open position. A sliding linkage is connected between the pedal and the latch element so that the latch element is moved into the retracted position when the pedal is actuated. A magnet is positioned in the latch element and in the latch receptacle so as to pull the latch element into the extended position when the latch element is not engaged by the sliding linkage. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225891 | MEDIA PROCESSING DEVICE - A media processing device enables opening an openable unit so that the media transportation path is open with a minimal operation and little operating force. The media processing device has an openable unit that can rotate on a first pivot axis CL | 2011-09-22 |
20110225892 | Pet Door Pest and Debris Barrier - A barrier device preventing access of pests such as mosquitoes, flies, and other small animals as well as debris between a panel pet door and a screen door by providing a seal between the panel pet door and the screen door. The barrier material may have ribs for the purpose of added stiffening or as a guide for adjusting the reach of the barrier. A stopping device may be used to ensure the screen door is closed to a location where good contact is made with the barrier device. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225893 | FRAME ASSEMBLY AND PLASTIC PROFILE FRAME THEREFOR - A frame assembly has a surface bearing element which comprises at least one glass pane. A plastic profile frame ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225894 | Method for defined closure of a window pane of a motor vehicle - Disclosed is a method for closing a window pane of a motor vehicle with an externally powered motor vehicle window winder. When the window pane is closed in manual mode, a switch is made from manual mode to automatic mode when a minimum distance between the window pane and the pane seal is not reached, and here, the window pane is moved into the pane seal and the motor run is maintained even when an end position is reached until a defined blocking time is reached. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225895 | FENESTRATION LIFT AND METHOD - A fenestration unit as provided includes a door hinged to a frame by a hinge assembly, where the frame is secured to a structure such as a machine shed or other building. The door includes a plurality of door members connected by a plurality of door connectors, a plurality of door brackets each secured to one of the door members and connecting to a plurality of cross-members, and a weather sealing system. The door and the frame are each optionally shipped together in an unassembled state from a manufacturing and/or shipping location and are thereafter assembled at an installation site, which helps to provide a more compact and less expensive shipping package. | 2011-09-22 |