39th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080230573 | Vessel - The disclosure relates to a vessel for holding fluid. The vessel has at least one wall defining a mouth, the mouth having an inner surface, an outer surface, an end surface and one or more spouts located at the junction of the inner and end surfaces. At least one of the one or more spouts comprises a recess in the inner surface and an outlet at the end surface, the recess being shaped to transition smoothly from the inner surface to the outlet. The disclosure also relates to a vessel and lid assembly and a pouring attachment for a bottle having the mouth as described above. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230574 | Device for Collecting Molten Metal From a Crucible and Feeding it to a Pressure Die-Casting Machine - The subject of the invention is a device for collecting, transferring and pouring molten metal into a pouring channel of a die-casting machine or the like starting from a crucible under controlled atmosphere, covered by a hood. The device comprises a support standard ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230575 | HANGER FOR APPARELS AND OTHER ITEMS MADE OF CORRUGATED BOARDS - An item such as a hanger for apparels made from corrugated boards is described. The item is made from one, two or more sheets of stacked corrugated boards. An adhesive material is applied to adhere the sheets together. The corrugations in the board(s) in the peripheral areas of the item are crushed to reduce the air gap in the corrugations. Also described are manufacturing methods for making such an item. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230576 | Vehicle Tire Cover - A vehicle tire cover for covering a spare tire is disclosed. The tire cover is physically adapted to display an image and is further adapted to enable a vehicle owner to routinely and rapidly change the image. In some embodiments, the cover includes a pouch having a transparent window for displaying the image. The pouch includes a closure mechanism that provides access to the interior of a pouch without removing the tire cover from a spare tire. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230577 | BOOT HOLDER ASSEMBLY FOR A TRUCK, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR STORING BOOTS - A boot holder assembly for a truck includes a mounting plate to be positioned on an outer surface of a mounting area of the truck, with the mounting plate including openings extending therethrough. A reinforcement plate is to be positioned on an inner surface of the mounting area of the truck, and includes openings therein. Fasteners secure the mounting plate and the reinforcement plate to the mounting area of the truck via the respective openings, with each fastener including a shoulder extending outwardly from the mounting plate. A removable rack includes a base plate with slotted openings extending therethrough. The base plate is to be slideably positioned adjacent the mounting plate so that the slotted openings rest on the shoulders of the fasteners. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230578 | Waist belt for single-shoulder bag - A waist belt for a single-shoulder bag comprises a first waistband and a second waistband. The first waistband has a fixed end connected to a first connected portion between the single-shoulder bag and a shoulder strap. The second waistband has a fixed end connected to a second connected portion between the single-shoulder bag and the shoulder strap. The first waistband has a first coupling device on a detachable end. The second waistband has a second coupling device on a detachable end. The first coupling device and the second coupling device are detachably attachable to each other for binding the waist of the human body. The waist belt can effectively, uniformly distribute the weight of the carry bag over the human body for reducing the human body's load by transforming the single-point support into the multi-point support. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230579 | Bicycle rack with wheel securing devices - A bicycle rack a frame and two side rods pivotably connected to two sides of the frame and two wheel securing devices are connected to the two side rods respectively. Each wheel securing device includes a wheel retaining units which has a U-shaped member with which the front wheel or the rear wheel is retained. A post is pivotably connected to a top of the frame and a frame securing unit is connected to the post so as to position the bicycle frame. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230580 | TENNIS BALL BELT - An apparatus is described having a wide piece of stretchy fabric or other material worn around a person's waist, hips, arm, or thigh, that is adapted to hold balls snuggly against the person while performing an activity, such as playing tennis. Balls may be placed in the front, side or back of the person. Tension from the belt's elasticity, and friction from the fabric contacting the surface of the ball, for example the nap of the tennis ball, prevents the ball from slipping or rolling down the body. Balls may be accessed easily by reaching under the band of fabric from either the top or bottom of the band and pulling the ball out, or applying pressure to the top of the ball through the band and pushing the ball out. The device may be worn independently or may be integrated as an outer layer to a garment. The number of balls the person may carry is determined by the size person, width and circumference of the band, and comfort during activity. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230581 | Tilt anvil assembly - A tilt anvil assembly is disclosed which includes a center rod and a head assembly pivotally mounted to the center rod. The head assembly includes a housing, a post, an anvil plate and a backup member. The backup member is movable about the post from a first position preventing pivotal movement of the head assembly to a second position accommodating pivotal movement of the head assembly. A pivotal latch assembly is also provided to prevent movement of the backup member from its second position to its first position. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230582 | TOOL ASSEMBLY FOR A SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE - A surgical stapling device including an independently rotatable tool assembly is disclosed. The tool assembly includes an anvil and a cartridge assembly which are movable in relation to each other between spaced and approximated positions. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230583 | Surgical Stapler and Method - The present disclosure relates to surgical instruments including a staple anvil formed in a distal end of the surgical stapler and a staple cartridge selectively receivable in a distal end of the surgical stapler and in juxtaposition relative to the staple anvil, the staple cartridge including one or more laterally spaced apart rows of staple slots formed in an upper surface thereof, a plurality of surgical staples disposed, one each, within the staple slots, and a staple line reinforcing system configured and adapted to augment the strength of the staple line formed by the firing of the surgical staples into body tissue, wherein the surgical stapler concomitantly drives the plurality of surgical staples through the adjacent layers of body tissue to mechanically secure the body tissue and activates the reinforcing system to non-mechanically secure the adjacent layers of body tissue to one another. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230584 | Method for Manufacturing a Workpiece by Friction Welding to Reduce the Occurrence of Abnormal Grain Growth - A method of manufacturing a workpiece is provided. The method generally includes friction stir welding at least one structural member, selectively removing material from the surfaces of the workpiece at the location of a friction stir weld joint, and thereafter subjecting the workpiece to a solution treat, quench, and age treatment. By selectively removing regions from the surfaces of the workpiece that are defined by nonuniform material properties adapted to nucleate nonuniform grain growth during the solution treat, quench, and age treatment, a subsequent grain growth during the thermal treatment can be at least partially prevented. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230585 | DIFFERENT MATERIALS BONDED MEMBER AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - A different materials bonded member includes a ceramic base material and a metallic member which are bonded together through an Au solder material. The solder material is disposed on a bonding surface of the ceramic base through a given active metal layer or a given metalized layer and the solder material is heated and melted to form a pre-coat layer adhering to the bonding surface, the metallic member is disposed on a surface of the pre-coat layer through a barrier layer having a given function. A bonded part is formed by solidifying the pre-coat layer after it has been heated and melted under given temperature conditions to bond the ceramic base and the metallic member to one another. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230586 | Method of Manufacturing Electric Resistance Welding Pipes Having Excellent Characterization of Welded Seams - A method of efficiently manufacturing electric resistance welding pipes having excellent characterization of welded seams is provided, by which each lateral edge of a rounded strip immediately before electric resistance welding is securely shaped with desired tapering flexibly in response to change in strip thickness, so that welding quality may be kept to be excellent. A method of manufacturing electric resistance welding pipes, in which a strip is subjected to forming, then edges thereof are formed to substantially face each other, and then the edges are subjected to electric resistance welding to form a pipe, wherein an edge and an edge opposed thereto at one of an upper-surface side and a lower-surface side of the strip are shaped with tapering before the forming by means of cutting or shaving, or finpass forming. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230587 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS IN WAFER - A method for manufacturing electrical connections in wafer is provided. A plurality of openings is formed on the upper surface of a wafer by dry etching or laser drilling and then solder paste is applied to the openings. Next, the wafer is positioned in a vacuum environment and is heated to soften the solder paste. Subsequently, the vacuum is suddenly broken to have the pressure upon the upper surface of the wafer greater than that in the openings thereby pressing the molten solder paste into the openings. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230588 | HEMMING WORKING METHOD AND PANEL ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURING METHOD - A hemming working is performed by a positioning step of positioning a first panel formed with a projected portion for welding on a second panel formed with a flange portion; a first bending step of bending the flange portion; and a second bending step of pressing the flange portion on an outer side of the projected portion. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230589 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A COMPONENT WITH A SUBSTRATE - An apparatus for connecting a component with a substrate by means of diffusion soldering in a closed evacuated chamber is disclosed. The component and the substrate to be connected are displaceable separate from one another in the chamber, and the chamber comprises a combined transfer and pressing unit being displaceable between the current position of the component and the current position of the substrate, for placing and pressing the component on the substrate. The combined transfer and pressing unit comprises a rotatable element, which, in response to the placing and pressing of the component on the substrate, assumes an angle between the normal of the lower side of the component to be connected and the pressing direction of the component, the angle corresponding to the angle between the normal of the substrate surface area to be connected and the pressing direction of the component. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230590 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING DISSIMILAR MATERIAL JOINTED BODY - A method for producing a bonded body of different materials of the present invention is a method for producing a bonded body of different materials ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230591 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRETREATING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS PRIOR TO SOLDERING - A device and method are provided for reflow soldering workpieces wherein a plasma device for an atmospheric plasma treatment of the workpiece is upstream of a solder application and/or upstream of a soldering zone, and wherein the method subjects the workpiece to an atmospheric plasma treatment with the aid of a plasma device prior to the application of the solder and/or prior to the soldering process. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230592 | Flexible Media Packaging - A packaging apparatus includes a flexible insert and a sealable wrapper. The flexible insert includes: a body having a first face and a second face opposite the first face; a first flap at a first edge of the body; and a second flap at a second edge of the body, the second edge located opposite the first edge. The sealable wrapper includes: a first panel; and a second panel. The sealable wrapper is sized to enclose the flexible insert. The first face of the body of the flexible insert is configured to engage the first panel of the sealable wrapper upon insertion of the flexible insert to the sealable wrapper. The first and second flaps are configured to, upon the insertion, swing from the body of the flexible insert to engage the second panel of the sealable wrapper such that a thickness of the packaging apparatus becomes substantially uniform. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230593 | Equine training device - An ergonomically designed timing module integrated with an equine training whip, normally carried by the equestrian, especially for those needing to improve riding skills in point-to-point timed events such as cross country, stadium jumping, racing, barrel racing, etc is disclosed. This combination provides for safe operation and convenient viewing while in the saddle. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230594 | SECURE VOTING SYSTEM - Methods, systems and program products for securely voting by providing a secure voting module in communication with a voting device. A voter signs onto the voting device using a unique voter identification, and the voter's voting selections are written to the voting device. A scrambled voter identification is generated using the unique voter identification and a unique encryption value of the secure voting module, whereby the voting selections and the scrambled voter identification are stored in the secure voting module. Once voting has ended, first and second fuses are blown within the secure voting module for destroying the unique encryption value and for permanently storing the voting selections and scrambled voter identification in a read only secure voting module that maintains voter anonymity while preventing any further physically writing thereto. The voting results may then be counted, re-counted or validated. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230595 | Automated audio, video, and data extraction - A system and method for loading, processing and classifying media used in an automated system is disclosed. A robotic arm, or similar device, is used to pick a piece of media from a set of unprocessed discs in a first location and place that medium into a suitable media reader, such as a CDROM reader or DVD reader. A computing system, in communication with the media reader, determines whether the media was properly processed. If so, it is placed in a second location. If it is not properly processed, the robotic arm places the media in a third location, where it can be manually inspected and analyzed at a later time. In another embodiment, the computing system discriminates between various reasons for the inability to process the media and places the offending media in a location designated specifically for that failure type. At a convenient time, manual inspection and intervention can be used to correct the failed media. The system can also be used to sort media based on other criteria, such as media type, defect rate, or type of content. In all cases, the computing system also optionally generates an import log that tracks all discrepancies. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230596 | Method and Apparatus for Purchasing and Dispensing Products - A system for purchasing a product that does not need to be physically present at a point-of-sale includes a point-of-sale device, a product-selection device, a data-analyzing device, an inventory-managing device, and a dispensing machine. The point-of-sale device includes apparatus for scanning or otherwise inputting a first product that is physically present at the point-of-sale. The product-selection device includes apparatus for selecting a second product that does not need to be physically present at the point-of-sale by a characteristic other than by a standardized product identification number corresponding to the second product, controller and memory apparatus for retrieving a standardized product identification number corresponding to the second product, and communication apparatus for sending the standardized product identification number of the selected second product to the point-of-sale device. The data-analyzing device receives completed purchase transaction data from the point-of-sale device and identifies the selected second product from that data. The data-analyzing device thereafter sends instructions to the dispensing machine for dispensing the second product. The inventory-managing device communicates with the product-selection device, data-analyzing device, and dispensing machine to inform customers of product availability, reserve products for customers, and maintain inventory of products. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230597 | Electronic Money Charger - The present invention provides an electronic money charger in which an inserted currency returned when an anomaly has occurred in an electronic money deposit process is not carried away. An electronic money charger of the present invention is provided with a banknote receiving unit which receives an inserted banknote, a human sensor which detects a user who has inserted the banknote, and a control unit which controls to prepare for returning the inserted currency when the anomaly has occurred in the electronic money deposit process and also to store the inserted banknote in the banknote receiving unit if the user has not been detected by the human sensor in a state prepared for returning the inserted banknote. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230598 | Free-space Gesture Recognition for Transaction Security and Command Processing - A sensor panel having a matrix of independently decoded sensors, arranged in a two-dimensional pattern allows a consumer identification unit (CIDU) to detect a user-specific gesture made with a gesturing instrument such as an RF ID device. The CIDU monitors on a timed basis which of the sensors in the panel are receiving a signal from an RF ID device which has entered the proximity of one or more of the sensors. The user moves the sensor in a two-dimensional pattern to perform a “gesture signature” in free space near the panel, and the CIDU records the sequence of receiving sensors. This sequence can then be quickly and efficiently handled as a number to be looked up to identify and authenticate the user. Preferably, the user is allowed to define multiple signature gestures, each having the possibility of being associated with a transaction or authorization level. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230599 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING TRANSACTIONS - There is disclosed a transaction processing server ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230600 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING A PURCHASE TRANSACTION - A system, method, and apparatus for conducting a purchase transaction include receiving account information from a payment card device for a purchase transaction, wherein an unrestricted funds account and a restricted funds account is associated with the payment card device; receiving account type data representative of one of the unrestricted funds account and the restricted funds account to associate with the purchase transaction by a transaction terminal; transmitting payment transaction data, including the account type data, from the transaction terminal to a payment network; routing the payment transaction data to one of a first network and a second network based on the account type data associated with the payment transaction data; determining whether the routing is successful; and re-routing, in an instance the routing is not successful, the payment transaction to the first network or the second network not selected in the routing of the payment transaction. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230601 | Financial server, IC card terminal, and financial information processing method - The present invention provides an inexpensive system capable of charging up electronic money cards by using a credit card. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230602 | BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION DEVICE AND METHOD - The invention may be embodied as an identity authentication system or method. A system according to the invention may have a biometric sensor capable of providing static biometric indications, an adhesive capable of positioning the sensor on an organism, and a computer in communication with the sensor. The computer may have software running on the computer in order to (a) cause the computer to determine whether there is a match between a subsequent static biometric indication and an initial static biometric indication, and (b) cause the computer to send a signal indicating whether a match was determined in order to authenticate the identity of the organism. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230603 | MEDIA ENABLED SHOPPING SYSTEM USER INTERFACE - A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230604 | System for optimizing on-premises advertisements - A system for optimizing on-premises advertising, for example, at retail food and/or beverage establishments, such as bars, restaurants, night clubs, sports stadiums and other on-premise retail sites. The optimization is based upon on-premise sales data which includes point-of-sale (POS) data and may also take into account waste, spoilage, theft etc (“collectively “native sales data”). In one embodiment of the invention, the system is able to optimize which products are advertised based upon native sales data. In other embodiments of the invention, the system is able to determine the effectiveness of impulse advertisements for the selected products as well as the timing of the impulse advertisements in order to increase sales of selected products and increase the profitability of the retail establishment and improve the return on impulse ad costs. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230605 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING DATA INTEGRITY - A process for maintaining data integrity of a sample. The process includes scanning a substrate barcode, scanning a sample barcode, placing the sample into a rack at a position that is identified, depositing the sample onto the substrate at a trackable well location, re-scanning the substrate barcode, analyzing the substrate to collect data representative of the deposited sample, and displaying the representative data. The substrate barcode and the sample barcode can be configured to relay information to a software program, which is also configured to identify and store information related to the trackable well location where the sample is placed on the substrate. The substrate barcode can also be configured to indicate a characteristic of the deposited sample and relay it to the software program. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230606 | SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEM FOR A BULK FOODSTUFF TRANSPORT CONTAINER - A security monitoring system provides for the secure transport of a bulk foodstuff container. The system includes an electromechanical locking mechanism allowing access by only authorized persons, a positional locator for determining the geographical position of the bulk foodstuff transport container, and a controller associated with the transport container. The controller controls operation of the electromechanical locking mechanism, stores data received from the electromechanical locking mechanism and the positional locator, and communicates with a remote data processor in near real time. A handheld user interface device is configured to control operation of the controller, to process and store data received from the controller, and to communicate with the remote data processor. Unique identifiers are provided for the bulk foodstuff transport container, the transport vehicle, any storage container from which or into which a bulk foodstuff is transferred, and any authorized operator of the security monitoring system. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230607 | Method for updating indicia readers - An indicia reader system comprising: an indicia reader for reading symbol indicia and producing a symbol signal representative of the symbol indicia, the indicia reader capable of transferring and receiving data formatted in a plurality of protocols; a controller capable of transferring and receiving data formatted in a plurality of protocols; and, a translation interface for translating data from the controller which is in a first protocol to a second protocol for receipt by the indicia reader. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230608 | DETECTING COMPONENTS OF A MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM RELATED DOCUMENTS - A method for detecting installed or associated components that are each identified by at least one unique identifier is provided. The identifiers may be read out by at least one reader device. The identifiers, for detecting the respective components, are read out automatically by the reader device. All the serialized components of the system are identified and detected. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230609 | SMART CARD SESSION OPTIMIZATION - A method is provided for facilitating communications between a computer device and a smart card reader having an associated smart card. The computer device includes a smart card resource manager and a smart card reader service, the smart card reader service acting as a relay for commands between the smart card resource manager and the smart card reader. The method comprising the smart card reader service: (a) receiving from the smart card resource manager a first command for placing the smart card in a first state and relaying the first command to the smart card reader; (b) receiving a second command from the smart card resource manager for placing the smart card into a second state and a third command from the smart card resource manager for placing the smart card into the first state; and (c) determining if the smart card was in the first state prior to receiving the second command, and (i) if the smart card is determined to have been in the first state then forgoing relaying the second command and the third command to the smart card reader, and (ii) if the smart card is not determined to have been in the first state, then relaying the second command and the third command to the smart card reader. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230610 | MECHANISM FOR ENSURING AUTHENTICITY OF WRITTEN AND PRINTED DOCUMENTS - A mechanism for ensuring the authenticity of written and printed documents. With the mechanism of the present invention, electronic ink is deposited onto a document, wherein the electronic ink deposited comprises at least one mark visible to a user. Current is applied to the electronic ink while the electronic ink is wet. The current is applied to the electronic ink in order to imprint a pattern in the ink. The electronic ink deposited on the document is then allowed to dry. The pattern in the electronic ink may then be examined to verify the authenticity of the document. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230611 | Variable Laser Beam Focus - An imaging device includes a scanning platform coupled to a fixed platform by flexible members. The scanning platform, fixed platform, and flexible members are made of a polymer such as is commonly used for printed circuit boards. The scanning platform has a laser light source, focusing lens, variable focus mechanism, photodetector, and light collection optic mounted thereto. The variable focus mechanism can sweep the outgoing laser light focus to determine the reflection distance. A scan angle may be modified in response. 3D imaging may also be performed. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230612 | Contactless Card - The present invention aims at providing a contactless card that enables a reader/writer to identify which card such reader/writer is communicating with in a set of card identification processes and that improves the possibility of protecting the cardholder's privacy. Contactless card ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230613 | Assembly Consisting of a Micro-Module and a Reproducing Device Which is Equipped with Contact-Free Near-Communication Means - A portable communication device for at least mono-directional communication with a terminal is disclosed. The portable communication device includes a micro-module including a chip that has an antenna allowing the micro-module to communicate with the terminal when the antenna is placed in the immediate vicinity of the terminal. The portable device further includes a reader receiving the removable micro-module, and the antenna is held by the reader such that the micro-module is removable relative to the antenna. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230614 | Credit card security enhancement - The credit card security enhancement is a combination credit and security card that has the same size dimensions as a credit card and can be used in conventional credit card swiping terminals, ATMs, and so on. It contains an enhanced, digital, liquid crystal display (LCD) screen that displays a distinct identification number, generated randomly every 60 seconds by an embedded microprocessor, which is used as a security pin or password. A powerful identification authenticator generates a new identification code every minute by combining the use of a distinct symmetric key and powerful algorithm. The continually changing identification code allows a merchant to authorize one distinct transaction or event. An enhanced, lithium polymer battery powers the dynamic, digital authentication code. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230615 | Near-field communication card for communication of contact information - User contact information may be stored in a memory of a near-field communication integrated circuit (IC) card. Upon detecting electromagnetic energy emitted by a reader/writer device, the IC card may power on and automatically transmit the stored contact information. In one embodiment, this transmission may be preceded by an authentication operation, and the contact information may be digitally signed so that the accuracy of the contact information may be verified by its recipient. In another embodiment, the contact information may be stored in one or more of a plurality of memory sections of the IC card. Upon the IC card being activated, the contact information may be transmitted from one such memory section based on a user memory section selection. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230616 | Computerized Card Production Equipment - An apparatus and method for manipulating images is disclosed. In one embodiment according to the invention, a method for manipulating images comprises: displaying for manipulation at a browser-based user interface a graphical representation of at least a portion of an image held at a remote image store; providing an internet communications link coupling the user interface to a remote image processor; transferring information about manipulations applied to the graphical representation between the user interface and the remote image processor; and causing the remote image processor to access the remote image store and apply, to at least a portion of the image held in the store, manipulations emulating those applied to the graphical representation. In another embodiment according to the invention, there is disclosed a method for applying a personalized image to a financial account access means corresponding to a financial account of a customer. The method comprises: associating financial data, corresponding to the financial account of the customer, with a customer image identifier in a financial account association table maintained securely from a user interface; associating the customer image identifier with user image selection data based on user selections made on the user interface in relation to a graphical representation of at least a portion of an original image held in an image store; and applying the personalized image to the financial account access means, the personalized image being based on the user image selection data associated with the customer image identifier. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230617 | SAFETY AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR A DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE - The safety and control device for a domestic electrical appliance according to the present invention comprises an electronic card ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230618 | CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HYBRID VEHICLES USING THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES - The present invention provides a system for controlling the climate of a hybrid vehicle. The system includes a thermoelectric module, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a valve. The thermoelectric module includes thermoelectric elements powered by electric energy. The thermoelectric elements emit or absorb heat energy based on the polarity of the electrical energy provided. A tube containing coolant runs proximate the thermoelectric elements. To aid in the transfer of heat energy, a blower is provided to generate an air flow across the thermoelectric elements and the tube. The coolant is provided from the thermoelectric module to a heat exchanger that heats or cools the air flow provided to the cabin of the vehicle. The pump and valve are in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and thermoelectric module. The pump pressurizes the coolant flow through the tube and coolant lines. In a cooling mode, the valve is configured to selectively bypass the engine coolant system of the vehicle. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230619 | Heating or heating and air conditioning unit with noise abatement feature and method of use - A heater for a heating or heating and air conditioning unit employs a screen positioned between a heater and a fan of the unit. The screen disrupts air flowing from or to the heater to reduce noise generated by the unit when the heater is energized. The screen partially disrupts the air flow between the heater and the fan. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230620 | Hot Water Supply Apparatus - A hot water supply apparatus, capable of ensuring high safety in supplying hot water in case of power failure, which is configured as follows: When a voltage detected by a voltage sensor is a preset voltage or less, a mixing valve is operated so as to obtain a predetermined valve opening corresponding to a temperature detected by a temperature sensor. This permits the mixing valve to be driven by electric power when a voltage of a power supply drops, and the mixing valve to have such a valve opening that a temperature of hot water to be supplied to a user is a predetermined temperature or less, thus supplying hot water at a predetermined temperature or less to the user in case of power failure. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230621 | Track System and Concrete Slab of a Fixed Track - The invention relates to track system having two substantially parallel tracks ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230622 | Disseminating Device for Volatile Liquid - An apparatus adapted to disseminate volatile liquid, such as a fragrance, into an atmosphere comprises a reservoir ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230623 | Portable remote control valve actuator apparatus - A remote control actuator apparatus comprising a recharger, a battery pack, a valve actuator, and connecting couplers. The valve actuator comprises an RF receiver and a 12 VDC/24VAC inverter. A hand held battery operated remote controller transmits a given signal for a given water valve control to an RF receiver in the valve actuator, which then sends 24 volts AC signal through a coupler to either a cable with magnetic connectors or a remote control module connected to wiring between the valve control and the valve. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230624 | ELECTRONIC ACTUATOR FOR SIMULTANEOUS LIQUID FLOWRATE AND PRESSURE CONTROL OF SPRAYERS - An electric solenoid valve and electronic circuitry for actuating the valve in such a manner as to control the liquid flow into a device, such as a spray nozzle, is described. By altering the characteristics of the electrical signal driving the valve, the flowrate of liquid through the valve and the pressure drop across the valve during the instantaneous flow can be controlled with a single actuator. The complex waveform of the solenoid drive signal allows decoupled control of droplet size and average flow rate through the nozzle. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230625 | Spraying Apparatus - A spray bar typically utilised for the application of fluids such as hot bitumen onto an adjacent surface has an inner tube ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230626 | SIPHON DRYING GUN - A siphon type of drying gun includes an arc diverter disposed between an inner end surface in an accommodation space in a body of the gun and a flared hole. A rear cover having a flange is screwed into the body. An exhaustion gap is defined between the flange of the rear cover and the arc diverter. A front tapered hole in the rear cover corresponding to the arc diverter to guide the compressed air admitted into the exhaustion gap to flow by following the arc diverter and taking a turn into the flared hole so to produce siphon effects against ambient air to reduce noise level. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230627 | Adjustable Sprinkler Riser - An apparatus for lengthening an extendible pipe comprised of first and second pipe portions having an interior includes a cylinder having an end wall and an open end connected to the first pipe portion. A piston is received in slidable and sealable engagement with the cylinder and is connected to the second pipe portion. The piston, cylinder and end wall define a chamber that is physically isolated from the interior of the pipe. Introduction of a control fluid into the chamber displaces the piston relative to the cylinder so as to lengthen the pipe. The apparatus above may be applied to a sprinkler head riser apparatus and buried as part of an in-ground sprinkler system. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230628 | Stem Rotation Control for a Sprinkler and Methods Therefor - A sprinkler includes a stationary portion configured for connection to a fluid source and a head with an outlet for emitting fluid. A stem supports the head and is configured for translating along a longitudinal axis and for rotating about the longitudinal axis. At least one retainer is disposed between the stationary portion and the stem. The retainer is configured for permitting the stem to rotate about the longitudinal axis relative to the stationary portion when a rotational force applied to the stem exceeds a predetermined amount. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230629 | MODE STRUT AND DIVERGENT FLAP INTERFACE - In one example, a gas turbine engine includes an exhaust nozzle. The exhaust nozzle includes a flap supported relative to a static structure by a strut. The flap includes a backbone providing a slot. A slider interconnects a strut end to the backbone. In one example, the slider includes a body that is slidingly received within the slot. A boss extends from the body and provides a first feature. The strut end includes a second feature that cooperates with the first feature to prevent relative rotation between the slider and a portion of the strut end. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230630 | COLOR MATCHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system, in one embodiment, is provided with a fluid container configured to mount on a spray device, and a color additive applicator coupled to the fluid container. A system, in another embodiment, is provided with a color matching support configured to receive a plurality of different color sources, wherein the color matching support is configured to enable the plurality of different color sources to provide different colored additives to a fluid mixing chamber of a spray device. A system, in a further embodiment, is provided with a color additive applicator configured to couple to a fluid container disposed on a spray coating device. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230631 | Two-Axis Trigger Actuator - The invention is a dual-axis force transmission mechanism that operates as an actuator for the valve of fluid dispensing devices. It comprises a rotating trigger member ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230632 | Method and Apparatus for Generating a Mist - The present invention relates to apparatus and method for generating a mist comprising a conduit having a mixing chamber and an exit; a working fluid inlet in fluid communication with said conduit; a transport nozzle in fluid communication with the said conduit, the transport nozzle adapted to introduce a transport fluid into the mixing chamber; the transport nozzle having an angular orientation and internal geometry such that in use the transport fluid interacts with the working fluid introduced into the mixing chamber through the working fluid inlet to atomise and form a dispersed vapour/droplet flow regime, which is discharged as a mist comprising working fluid droplets, a substantial portion of the droplets having a size less than 20 μm. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230633 | Discharge Head For Fluids - A discharge head for fluids, with a discharge nozzle ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230634 | Showerhead dispensing nozzle - A injector nozzle for a cryogenic fluid wherein both the kinetic energy of the discharge stream, and the residual volume of cryogenic fluid contained within the nozzle is reduced, the dispensing nozzle of a generally showerhead type configuration, with discharge ports disposed at the periphery of the showerhead discharge face, and a filler member disposed internal to the showerhead assembly, to reduce the volume of the conical chamber immediately upstream of said discharge faceplate. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230635 | Fluid Injector - A fluid injector has a housing, a valve body and an actuator unit, that is inserted into the housing. The valve body has a cartridge with a recess, that takes in a needle ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230636 | Condiment Dispenser - The Condiment Sprinkler is a spoon- or spatula-shaped device which provides a way for dry salt-type condiments to be evenly and effectively sprinkled onto food (in contrast to the “shaker” method). The Condiment Sprinkler comprises a generally convex bowl or open-ended shovel-shaped spoon and a handle, the shallow bowl (which may be round, ovate, or elongated) being somewhat flattened on the bottom and having raised ribs therein. The raised ribs may form a cross design. The raised ribs—whether they be in a cross design or some other appropriate design, such as ribs or bumps—serve to interfere with or dampen the centripetal and/or centrifugal forces generated when the sprinkler is waved, thereby impeding dumping or clumping of the salt-type condiment on the food. With use of the Condiment Sprinkler, the user can gain precise control over the salt-type material he/she is applying. The Condiment Sprinkler is usually of one-piece food-grade plastic construction, but may be made from any other appropriate manufacturing method or material. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230637 | Inferential pulverized fuel flow sensing and manipulation within a coal mill - The subject matter herein relates to coal mills and, more particularly, inferential pulverized fuel flow sensing and manipulation within a coal mill. Various embodiments provide systems, methods, and software to manipulate a primary air flow rate and a coal feed rate into a coal mill to produce a target pulverized fuel flow. Some embodiments include sensing a differential pressure between two or more locations within a coal mill to estimate a recirculated load of coal at one or more stages within the coal mill. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230638 | FOOD PROCESSOR - A food processor includes a control unit that is operable in accordance with an initial control signal from a switch unit so as to activate a motor unit to operate in a sequence of an initial judgment mode and a food processing mode. The control unit switches operation of the motor unit from the initial judgment mode to the food processing mode upon determining a first target rotary speed in accordance with a motor rotation signal generated by a sensor unit for indicating a rotary speed of the motor unit during operation of the motor unit in the initial judgment mode so as to drive rotation of a cutting blade unit provided in a container to process food items contained in the container. The control unit activates the motor unit to rotate at a second target rotary speed associated with the first target rotary speed during operation of the motor unit in the food processing mode. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230639 | Interlock System - The invention provides an interlock system whereby operation of a domestic appliance such as a food processor containing an electric motor capable of driving a bladed or similar processing tool at relatively high speed is inhibited unless a vessel having a first or a second base configuration is securely mounted to the appliance so as to contain the tool; the vessel having a lid or cover intended to be in place for safe operation when the processing tool is driven by the motor. A vessel-supporting surface of the appliance carries several up-standing latches, each of which is formed with features capable of co-operating with vessels having either of the base configurations to temporarily latch either type of vessel operationally to the appliance. At least one of the latches is formed with first and second apertures allowing operational access for respective interlock actuators responsive to the lid or cover of a vessel being in place as intended, to an interlock switch whereby electrical current is permitted to flow to the motor only when a vessel having one or other of the different base configurations is latched to the appliance and the vessel is safely closed by its lid or cover. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230640 | Shredder - A shredder including a shredding mechanism, a housing at least partially enclosing the shredding mechanism, and a receptacle that receives and contains shredded material is provided. The shredder may further includes a compactor including a ram that, when actuated, moves through the receptacle to compress shredded material in the receptacle. The shredder may further include a foot operated lever coupled to the compactor to actuate the ram. The compactor may also include a scissor mechanism that guides the ram through the receptacle. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230641 | STAGED CASCADE MILL - Material reduction apparatus is provided in the form of a staged cascade mill comprising a vertically stacked series of material reduction chambers, each having therein a single motor-driven rotor structure, the chambers being interconnected in a manner such that the material to be reduced in size may be sequentially passed through the chambers from the uppermost chamber to the lowermost chamber. Each of the stacked chambers has an adjustable reduction structure disposed therein and operative in a manner such that the material reduction action from the uppermost chamber to the lowermost chamber progressively changes from a predominantly impact type material reduction action to a predominantly crushing/grinding type material reduction action. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230642 | Process and apparatus for defined comminution of polymers gels - An apparatus and process for defined comminution of polymer gels, wherein the apparatus includes a static cutting element in the form of a cutting screen. The cutting element is optionally supported, and has pretensioned wires, rods, fibers, wovens, stencils or profiles. Optionally, a dynamic cutting element is provided for shortening the gel strands or particles obtained by means of the static cutting unit. Also, a feed unit is provided for feeding the polymer gel to the static cutting element in a clamped-in, shape-stable state. The feeding of the gel is effected batchwise or continuously. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230643 | Cabling Spool and a Method for Spooling, Coiling and Storing of a Cable - A cabling spool and a method for using a cabling spool ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230644 | Vehicle sensitive seat belt retractor control with suppressed Z-axis sensitivity - A vehicle sensitive retractor control system having reduced sensitivity to Z-axis acceleration experienced during normal driving. The retractor control system incorporates a rolling mass and a locking lever which, in a resting position, are arranged such that the locking lever does not engage a ratchet wheel of a seat belt retractor spool. In response to accelerations in the horizontal plane, the rolling ball mass becomes unseated from its resting position and engages the locking lever, causing it to pivot and lock the retractor. In response to Z-axis acceleration, the rolling mass is prevented from contacting the locking lever by a mass restrictor. A soft damping spring is also provided to bias the locking lever against a lever rest. The spring is sized to overcome the inertia of the locking lever and prevent it from “bouncing up” and engaging the ratchet wheel in response to Z-axis accelerations. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230645 | Retaining End Piece for a Roll of Wiping Material that is Disposed on a Wiping Material Dispensing Device - An endpiece which forms an integral part of a mandrel used to support a roll of material engages a guide. The endpiece comprises a cylindrical part which can be inserted into the mandrel, a collar which rests against a facing surface of the endpiece, and a projecting attachment. A guiding and retaining groove is provided along the length of the projecting attachment to form a guide path. A cooperating guide is provided on a bracket that supports the roll of material. The guide is disposed on an inner side of the bracket and comprises slightly-projecting flats which form and define a channel to receive the projecting attachment of the endpiece as so enable the endpiece to be inserted and retained therein. The channel extends into a part for receiving the endpiece following the insertion thereof. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230646 | Unwiding Device for Reels of Web Material and Relative Method - The unwinding device comprises: a rotating element ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230647 | Static Build Up Control In Electronic Dispensing Systems - A method of grounding a dispenser. A low impedance path is connected to elements internal to the dispenser. The low impedance path is also connected to a surface contact spring which is adapted to contact an external mounting surface when the dispenser is affixed thereto. Static electrical charge accumulated on the elements is discharged through the low impedance path and the surface contact spring to the external mounting surface. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230648 | Spool for Receiving a Wound Skein Material - Spool for receiving a wound skein product includes a rotationally symmetrical spool body, with two axial ends provided with flange discs ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230649 | Aircraft spiraling mechanism with jet assistance - D - An aircraft | 2008-09-25 |
20080230650 | Aircraft landing gear - The invention relates to an aircraft landing gear comprising a landing gear leg, wherein the landing gear leg or one or more parts of the landing gear leg consists partly or completely of a fiber composite material. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230651 | Turbofan Provided With a Pre-Cooler - The invention concerns a turbofan provided with a pre-cooler. The invention is characterized in that to evacuate the heated cool air stream ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230652 | COMPOSITE BARREL SECTIONS FOR AIRCRAFT FUSELAGES AND OTHER STRUCTURES, AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH BARREL SECTIONS - Composite sections for aircraft fuselages and methods and systems for manufacturing such sections are disclosed herein. A composite section configured in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a skin and at least first and second stiffeners. The skin can include a plurality of unidirectional fibers forming a continuous surface extending 360 degrees about an axis. The first stiffener can include a first flange portion bonded to an interior surface of the skin and a first raised portion projecting inwardly and away from the interior surface of the skin. The second stiffener can include a second flange portion bonded to the interior surface of the skin and a second raised portion projecting inwardly and away from the interior surface of the skin. A method for manufacturing a section of a fuselage in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes positioning a plurality of uncured stiffeners on a mandrel assembly. The method can further include applying a plurality of fiber tows around the plurality of uncured stiffeners on the mandrel assembly. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230653 | Self-Powered Dimmable Windows with Integrated Controls - An electrically controlled dimmable window for aircraft includes a controller and power that eliminates the need for wiring connections to on-board systems. The controller is integrated into the sidewall in which the window is mounted. Power for controlling the window is derived from an energy harvesting device that generates power by converting thermal gradients, motion/vibration or light energy present near the window. The integrated controller includes passenger controls for adjusting the opacity of the window, power conditioning circuitry, an electrical power storage device such as a battery, a processor and a radio receiver. The window can be remotely controlled by a cabin attendant from a central controller that transmits window control signals to the radio receiver. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230654 | HYDROGEN FUELED BLENDED WING BODY RING TANK - A toroidal shaped or ring fuel tank located within the loft line of a blended wing body aircraft is disclosed. The ring tank may be used in an aircraft to store liquid hydrogen fuel with a reduced tank weight. The ring tank may be continuous with no tank end domes typically found on cylindrical pressure tanks, reducing tank weight for a given fuel volume. The ring tank configuration avoids increasing the aerodynamic shape of the aircraft and does not encroach on usable passenger or payload areas of the aircraft. In one example the ring tank may be configured in a nose down position such that the forward portion of the ring tank is outside the pressurized cabin area. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230655 | Air barrier for use with an expandable structure - An air barrier having a scuff coating is used in connection with the core of a spacecraft to form an inflatable, or expandable, human habitat module. The air barrier is comprised of a number of segments joined together to form a enclosure that has at least one opening. The joined segments are generally gas impermeable, flexible, and have a scuff coating on both sides of the segments. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230656 | Aircraft wings having hinged vanes and aircraft having said wings - Reconfigurable aircraft wings with at least one set of hinged upper and lower vanes and aircraft that are equipped with such wings are provided. When the aircraft are taking off or landing vertically, the hinged vanes are open in order to allow rotor thrust to go through the wings, thereby permitting main rotors to be located above the wings. When the aircraft reach certain airspeeds, the hinged vanes are closed in order to provide normal lift of a fixed wing. The aircraft thereby take advantages of the helicopter and the traditional airplane with a fixed wing. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230657 | CABLE CLAMP - A cable clamp for an electrical cable, comprising a first member and a second member that can cooperatively retain a cable between them; wherein the first member has been formed by extrusion in the general axial direction of a cable as it is to be retained in the clamp, at least a portion of the axial cross-section of the first member comprising a receiving part having a curved shape within which a portion of the cables to be located, and a flange extending from either side of the receiving part; and the second member is attachable at either end to a flange of the first member so as to retain the cable within the receiving part of the first member. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230658 | ADJUSTABLE TETHER DEVICE FOR SECURING BABY OBJECTS - A tether device for securing baby objects includes a stretchable cord, first and second double-buckles, and first and second loopable straps. The stretchable cord has a first end and a second end. Each loopable strap is operably attached to a corresponding double-buckle at a proximal end of the strap. Each loopable strap is configured to releasably secure an object within the strap when the distal end of the strap is threaded through the corresponding double-buckle. The straps include a section of hook fastener material and a section of loop fastener material on one side and gripping material such as neoprene on the other side. Independent buckles can be joined by a fixed loop at the proximal end of the strap, or an integral double-buckle is provided. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230659 | Stand for supporting an article relative to a floor - A stand quickly and reliably supports an article at a desired location relative to a floor or other support surface for convenient use. The stand includes a base portion that is adapted to engage a support surface. A post portion includes a lower member connected to the base portion, an intermediate member, and a first coupling that prevents axial and rotational movement of the lower member relative to the intermediate member. The post portion also includes an upper member and a second coupling that prevents axial and rotational movement of the intermediate member relative to the upper member. Lastly, the stand includes a platform portion that is adapted to support an article. The lower member, the intermediate member, and the upper member of the post portion are each hollow and provide a passageway that extends from an opening formed through the base portion to an opening formed through the platform portion. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230660 | ADSORPTION-DETECTING DEVICE - An adsorption-detecting device of the present invention comprises a case, wherein a containing part is in one side of the case, and a window is set on one surface of the case; an adsorption means which is in the case; and a detecting means which is in the containing part, wherein the detecting device further comprise a combining base, a pull unit which is a moveable set is located in the combining base, a display unit which is set on the pull unit, and an elastic part having two ends connecting to the combining base and the display unit, and one end of the pull unit extrudes from the combining base, and two identified areas corresponding to the window are set on one surface of the display unit. The adsorption-detecting device of the present invention allows the user to determine the adsorb ability of the adsorption means by utilizing the detecting means | 2008-09-25 |
20080230661 | SUCTION CUP AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREFOR - A suction cup, includes: a suction cup body made of a synthetic resin material having elasticity; and a gel layer bonded to the suction cup body and having a surface serving as a suction face; the suction cup body being made of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, the gel layer being made of two-pack thermosetting polyurethane gel, the suction cup body and the gel layer being bonded to each other by bonding of an isocyanate group which the thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer has and a hydroxyl group which the two-pack thermosetting polyurethane gel has. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230662 | SUCTION CUP AND SUCTION CUP DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a suction cup, including: a suction cup body formed from gel and having at least one flat or convex face serving as a suction face; a shape retaining member provided on the suction cup body and having elasticity for restoring, when the suction cup body is deformed, the suction cup body so as to restore an original shape; and a center stem connected to the suction cup body and projecting from a portion of the suction cup body positioned remotely from a location of the suction cup body at which the suction face is provided in a direction intersecting with the center of the suction face. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230663 | Ladder Security Bracket and Safety System - A system of increased safety when performing work using a ladder is described. The system includes a ladder bracket for temporarily attachment of a ladder to a structure to stabilize or secure the ladder. The bracket is easy to install and acts to limit or prevent slippage of the ladder laterally or away from the structure and generally promotes a greater margin of safety. In addition, the system includes a bracket for temporarily, yet securely, attaching a safety railing to a ladder. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230664 | POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR A BICYCLE SHIFT CONTROL DEVICE - A positioning apparatus for a shift control device for a bicycle transmission comprises a movable member having a positioning element, a positioning member having a positioning element structured to engage the positioning element of the movable member, and a biasing member that biases the positioning member towards an engaged position wherein the positioning element of the positioning member engages the positioning element of the movable member. The positioning member moves toward and away from a plane of movement of the movable member. A releasing member is disposed between the movable member and the positioning member, wherein the releasing member moves between an initial position and an operating position. The releasing member allows the positioning member to be in the engaged position when the releasing member is in the initial position, and the positioning member moves to the disengaged position when the releasing member moves to the operating position. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230665 | VEHICLE BED RAINGUTTER BRACKET FOR RACK SYSTEM - A mounting bracket for securing a raingutter-mountable roof rack system to the bed or cargo management rail of a pickup truck or SUV. The bracket comprises a simple device with a minimal number of parts required for removably clamping the bracket to the side member of a vehicle bed. The bracket is simple to install, may be located anywhere along the side of the vehicle bed, and does not require the presence of a bed cover system for attachment to the vehicle. The bracket attaches to the side of the vehicle's bed in a manner that does not consume a substantial amount of space within the bed of the vehicle, and it may be used in conjunction with a tonneau cover without interfering with the operation of the cover. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230666 | Dispensing, displaying and containing case for products and object - A container, displaying and dispenser shelf for products or objects, which comprises a body formed by 4 elements: two side pieces joined to a base and a front piece, which form an inner space to contain products or objects, said base having a slope suitable for immediate and constant dispensing of said products or objects on user's demand, and without the participation of any external element to the dispensing system< wherein said side pieces are rhomboids with diagonally-oriented longer sides, and opposing equal smaller inner angles from 30° to 70°; and longer sides of said rhomboid having a length from 39 to 49 cm. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230667 | LIGHT TOOL MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A mount for a light tool having a bore is for use at an associated tool station. The ball joint has a ball for engaging a socket joint. The ball joint has a stub extending therefrom and a wedge-lock element having a collar for engaging the stub. A carriage is mounted to the collar. A pair of finger elements are mounted to the carriage for pivotal movement relative to the carriage, toward and away from each other. The wedge lock element includes a wedge movable along the axis between the fingers to urge the fingers outward as the wedge moves toward the carriage. The wedge lock element is positioned with at least a portion of the carriage and the fingers in the tool bore and the wedge is drawn in to secure the ball joint portion in the tool bore. A clamp element is operably connected to the ball joint portion to indirectly secure the ball joint to a fixture. The clamp element includes a front plate, a bracket and a brake element disposed and movable between the front plate and the brake element. The brake is movable toward a front wall of the fixture to secure the clamp to the fixture. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230668 | Electrical fixture mounting assembly - An electrical fixture mounting assembly is provided for quickly and easily mounting an electrical fixture to a bracket and brace assembly. The electrical fixture mounting assembly includes an electrical box, a brace assembly for attaching to a support structure and a bracket for attaching the electrical box to the brace. The brace assembly is typically and adjustable member that extends between ceiling joists located above an aperture in a ceiling. The bracket is connected to the brace by a snap fit. The bracket includes retention fingers that are resilient to snap onto the brace and prevent movement of the bracket with respect to the brace during installation of the electrical box. The bracket includes tabs with threaded apertures for receiving mounting screws. The electrical box includes circular apertures and at least one keyhole shaped slot aligned with the threaded apertures in the flanges of the bracket. At least one threaded screw is attached to the flange of the bracket which is then inserted through the keyhole shaped slot. The electrical box is then rotated slightly with respect to the bracket to temporarily secure the electrical box to the bracket and align all of the apertures in the electrical box with the threaded apertures and the bracket. The screws are then inserted through the bottom of the electrical box and tightened to secure the electrical box to the bracket. The flanges on the bracket are oriented and include cut-out portions to enable access to knockouts in the bottom wall of the electrical box. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230669 | Tile cutter attachable propane torch tank caddy - The tile cutter attachable propane torch tank caddy includes: (a.) a base member adapted to rest on a horizontal surface floor, the base member having a top and a bottom and sides; (b.) at least one vertically extending propane torch tank sleeve connected to the top of the base member, the sleeve having at least one vertical wall adapted to support a propane torch tank; and, (c.) a tile cutter attachment mechanism connected to the base member for connection to a side of a tile cutter. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230670 | WHEEL CASTER GLIDE - A wheel caster glide receives caster wheels therein and employs wheel engaging members to keep the glide removably engaged with the wheel in absence of sufficient removal force. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230671 | Elevation rotating mechanism and display device using the same - An elevation rotating mechanism is for elevating and rotating a monitor. The elevation rotating mechanism includes two supporting structures, two guiding structures, two connecting stands and two rotating shafts. The supporting structures are respectively disposed at two sides of the monitor for supporting the monitor. The guiding structures are respectively received in the supporting structures. Each of the guiding structures includes at least one rail, a guiding stand and an elastic fixing element. The rail is disposed at an inner wall of the guiding structure. The guiding stand is coupled to the rail. One end of the elastic fixing element is coupled to the guiding stand. The other end of the elastic fixing element is connected to the connecting stand. The connecting stands are movably connected to the rails, respectively. The rotating shafts are inserted into the connecting stands and fixedly connected to the monitor, respectively. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230672 | Holder, Flat Pattern and Method For the Making Thereof - A foldable holder fabricated from a material layer, consisting of panels that together form an essentially triangular profiled tube for supporting, for example, documents or a laptop. | 2008-09-25 |