42nd week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080252042 | Pivoting Hitch Assembly - A hitch assembly that comprises a coupling tongue with a first end and a second end, a substantially U-shaped clevis that is substantially flat in cross section, pivotally coupled to the second end of the coupling tongue by a hitch pin, and an opening formed by the coupling tongue and the clevis, sized to receive a towing member. The hitch assembly is particularly suited for connecting a tow strap or belt to a commercially available tubular trailer hitch receiver, for use in towing operations. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252043 | Mobile support assembly - A mobility device includes stored orientation and an operative orientation. Further the mobility device includes a frame, the frame having a front leg assembly including a pair of front legs, and a rear leg assembly including a pair of rear legs. Each of the front and rear leg assemblies including at least one cross member spanning the legs thereof, the cross members structured to have a variable width so as to effectively vary an overall width of the mobility device and reduce the width when in the stored orientation. Further, at least one of the leg assemblies includes a lower portion wherein the wheels are included, the lower portion disposable into a non-operative storage position that at least partially defines a reduced longitudinal dimension of the mobility device when in the stored orientation. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252044 | Wheeled Golf bag arrangement - A golf club bag assembly is shown for carrying a plurality of golf clubs therein. The bag assembly comprises an elongated spine having upper end and a lower end, an upper frame member attached to the upper end of the spine at a first acute angle with respect thereto, a lower frame member attached to the lower end of the spine at a second acute angle with respect thereto, a resilient enclosure attached to the spine and the upper and lower frame members, and wherein the first angle is equal to the second angle. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252045 | Single-Post, Height Adjustable Cart - Provided is a roller set assembly system of a height adjustable, single-post for use with a cart comprising a base section; an upper, adjustable-height workspace; and an intermediate section connecting the base section and the upper working section. The length of the post is adapted for manual adjustment by a user for optimal height. The intermediate section comprises an optionally removable spring member (e.g., a gas spring) within the post to assist in providing upward force necessary to lengthen the post; and a roller set assembly construction that inhibits twisting of the post and as creates a rolling motion between movable members thereby counteracting friction and torque, and facilitating height adjustment. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252046 | Air-Bag - An air-bag is disclosed which is formed from fabric ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252047 | SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEFLECTOR BRACKET - A side curtain air bag deflector bracket is provided. A powerful inflator is used that quickly fills a large side curtain air bag. Where an inflator pipe meets the air bag, there is a tendency for the air bag to deflect upwards due to the high volume of air being introduced into the bag in a short period of time. The bracket deflects the side curtain air bag so that, during this type of expansion the air bag can not migrate up into the roof lining structure of the vehicle. The bracket includes a first portion with an arched deflector that deflects the air bag, during expansion, along a path that is close to the surface of the vehicle door. The bracket also includes a second portion that includes a mounting flange and transverse deflector oriented transversely to the arched deflector. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252048 | Occupant Leg Restraining Device and Retatiner - To provide an occupant leg restraining device and a retainer capable of improving flexibility in the layout of a gas generator. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252049 | Resin Composition for Seamless Air Bag Covers, and Seamless Air Bag Covers or Seamless Instrument Panels with Air Bag Covers, Made by Using the Composition - A resin composition for a seamless air bag cover or a resin composition for a seamless instrument panel having an air bag cover which comprises (A) 50 to 90% by mass of polypropylene, (B) 0 to 20% by mass of a thermoplastic elastomer and (C) 10 to 30% by mass of talc having an average particle diameter of 15 to 25 μm and a distribution of a particle diameter such that the content of particles having a diameter of 5 μm or smaller is 10% by mass or smaller and the content of particles having a diameter exceeding 40 μm is 10% by mass or smaller. The resin composition exhibits sufficient properties when an instrument panel is molded. A seamless instrument panel having an air bag cover can be obtained as an integrally molded product, which can be treated as a single article in recycling. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252050 | Airbag cover with an emblem - The present invention relates to an airbag cover ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252051 | Knee Airbag - The present invention relates to an airbag intended for retaining the knees of the occupants of automotive vehicles during a collision consisting of an inflatable cushion ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252052 | Airbag vent tube - An airbag module comprising a housing with an inflatable airbag cushion disposed therein and at least one vent tube attached to the inflatable airbag cushion, wherein during inflatable airbag cushion deployment with an obstruction, the at least one vent tube remains open, and during inflatable airbag cushion deployment without an obstruction, the at least one vent tube at least partially closes. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252053 | AIRBAG CUSHION WITH VENT TUBE - An airbag module comprising a housing with an inflatable airbag cushion disposed therein and at least one vent tube attached to the inflatable airbag cushion, wherein during inflatable airbag cushion deployment with an obstruction, the at least one vent tube remains open, and during inflatable airbag cushion deployment without an obstruction, the at least one vent tube at least partially closes. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252054 | AIR BAG CUSHION - An air bag cushion includes a lower chamber including at least one bottom panel and defining a lower space by an introduced gas, and an upper chamber including a plurality of top panels and a volume control panel and combined with the lower chamber, the volume control panel being disposed in at least any one of spaces between the top panels and defining an upper space together with the top panels. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252055 | Steering Column Set with Changeable Angle and Length - A steering column set includes a first steering column, a second steering column, an extending device and a tilting device. The first steering column is connected to a steering wheel. The second steering column is telescopically connected to the first steering column. The extending unit is used to move the first steering column with respect to the second steering column. The tilting unit is used to tilt the first and second steering columns. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252056 | Steering Device - A steering device including a column rotatably supporting a steering shaft on which a steering wheel is mounted; a vehicle body attaching bracket that is attachable to a vehicle body and has a pair of right and left side plates for holding right and left side surfaces of the column therebetween; a fastening rod spaced from the axis of the column and inserted into the side plates of the vehicle body attaching bracket and the column; and fastening members arranged at both ends of the fastening rod to fasten the inner surfaces of the side plates to the side surfaces of the column, wherein contact surfaces of the right and left side surface of the column and the inner surfaces of the side plates are formed in two parts including a part near the axis of the fastening rod and a part spaced from the axis of the fastening rod. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252057 | Steering-Column Assembly - A steering assembly has a bracket fixed to a vehicle and a bracket carriage displaceably arranged on the bracket. The assembly can be reliably collapsed in the event of an accident and is simple and cost-effective to manufacture. The bracket carriage is attached to the bracket by way of an attachment embodied in one piece with the bracket and/or the bracket carriage. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252058 | Seatbelt system - A seat with a four point seat belt system includes first and second seatbelts, and first and second interlock mechanisms. The first seatbelt includes a shoulder portion and a lap portion. The second seatbelt includes a shoulder portion. A first interlock mechanism prevents latching of the second seatbelt into a buckle before latching of the first seatbelt into a buckle. A second interlock mechanism unlatches one of the first and second seatbelts from a buckle upon unlatching of the other of the first and second seatbelts from a buckle. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252059 | Belt Guide Anchor and Seat Belt Unit Including the Same - A belt guide anchor is provided to improve handling operability of a seat belt even when a belt opening angle between a portion of the seat belt adjacent to a retractor and that adjacent to an occupant is increased. A belt guide anchor has a belt insertion hole into which a seat belt is fitted so as to be slidable and expanded portions formed on surfaces of the belt guide anchor facing the interior and exterior, respectively, of the vehicle adjacent to the belt insertion hole. In one form, a thin portion is formed in the expanded portion on the surface facing the interior of the vehicle at a position adjoining a part of the belt insertion hole facing the front side of the vehicle, and a thin part is formed in the expanded portion on the surface facing the exterior of the vehicle at a position adjoining a part of the belt insertion hole facing the rear side of the vehicle. With this, even when a belt opening angle θ is large, the seat belt comes into light contact with the thin portions in the expanded portions. Thus, the friction during drawing of the seat belt is small, and the seat belt can be smoothly drawn out. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252060 | Webbing Take-Up Device | 2008-10-16 |
20080252061 | ARMOURING/REINFORCING APPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A SPORTS SKATE OR SHOE - The present invention is a retrofit appliqué kit for use with a sport skate and which includes a plurality of reinforcing articles, each exhibiting the features of flexibility and rigidity, and which are secured to exterior locations associated with the sport skate in order to provide localized protection and impact resistance. In one embodiment, the reinforced appliqués each exhibit an upper flexible rubber layer and a second rigid metal or aramid fiber based composite exhibiting a carbon backbone. In a further embodiment, a plurality of Keviar impregnated mat constructed reinforcing attachments are secured along the sides and rear of each hockey skate. A Kevlar mat tongue is securely fastened in place over a laced skate, by looping the straps around the underside of the skate boot through an aperture configured between the boot and the blade portion. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252062 | DYNAMIC DOUBLE CREASE OR DOUBLE SCORE BOOKLET - A method for making a multi-page document including one or more sheets and a cover, including receiving instructions to crease or score one or more of the one or more sheets at at least two different and parallel locations on the sheets and cover, wherein the instructions provide a distance between each of the at least two creases or scores as well as a distance of each crease or score from a middle of the sheets and cover, pre-creasing or pre-scoring the sheets and a cover with the at least two or more creases or scores at the locations, and folding the sheets and cover at each crease or score location. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252063 | Multifunctional Cover Device with a Detachable Pda Device - A multifunctional cover device with a detachable PDA device includes a front cover, a back cover, and at least one rotatable accessory panel connected to the front cover at one side for holding the PDA device and a lighting lamp. The accessory panel is mounted at a concave surface of the front cover when it is folded and at this time, the lamp and the PDA device are aligned with the windows of the front cover. When the accessory board is rotated through 180 degrees from the concave surface of the front cover, it forms an extending front cover panel. According to another structure, the accessory board is slidably mounted in the hollow front cover. Therefore, the user is able to use the PDA device while reading and writing with illumination and sound by playing the PDA device. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252064 | Reflection pattern-printed transparent sheet - Provided is a reflected pattern-printed transparent sheet in which a high reflection intensity of a non-visible light is obtained and in which a transparency in a visible light region is high. The above transparent sheet is a reflected pattern-printed transparent sheet in which non-visible light reflective transparent patterns are printed on a surface of a transparent substrate and which is mounted oppositely to a front face of a medium capable of displaying images, wherein an ink forming the transparent patterns described above contains a non-visible light reflection material; the non-visible light reflection material is a material having a wavelength selection reflectivity to a wavelength in a non-visible light region; and a thickness of the above transparent patterns is 6 to 20 μm. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252065 | Document of Value - The invention relates to a document of value, in particular a bank note, with at least one pair of luminescent substances associated to each other having a first and a second luminescent substance, which emit in a joint emission region located outside the visible spectral region. According to the invention the emission spectra of the first and second luminescent substance overlap each other in at least a partial area of the said emission region in such a way, that the emission spectrum of the first luminescent substance is complemented by the emission spectrum of the second luminescent substance. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252066 | Method and system for creating and reading multi-color co-planar emissive indicia using printable dyes and pigments - A method and system for identifying, tracking, and/or authenticating objects that is simple to apply and to use by an intended user, but is extremely difficult to counterfeit or compromise by an unintended user. Also disclosed is a multi-color, co-planar indicium made of a combination of printed patterns of multiple inks. The printed patterns may be modified by software-generated masks to ensure that the patterns are co-planar. The indicium is undecipherable unless irradiated with specified wavelengths of light radiation, filtered through specified spectral filters, and read and decoded by an electronic image reader. The indicium may be visible or covert. The indicium encodes unique true information about the object and may encode nonsensical or intentionally incorrect information as a further deterrent to unauthorized use. The method permits the indicia to be applied to objects at high processing speeds possible with inkjet printing. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252067 | Security Marking System - The invention concerns a security marking system for producing a secure marking label, comprising a support sheet ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252068 |
Expansion repair coupling - An expansion repair coupling for interconnecting two facing ends of a cut pipe comprises a tubular body, a spigot slidably and rotatably received therein and a locking mechanism to selectively lock or unlock the rotation of the tubular body relative to the spigot. An end of the spigot extends outward from the tubular body to receive a coupling that connects to one end of the cut pipe. A radially enlarged section on the spigot has a sealing mechanism that sealably engages an interior surface of the tubular body. The locking mechanism, engaged by collapsing the spigot into the tubular body or disengaged by extending the spigot therefrom, facilitates a push and twist connection at both ends of the pipe to wipe the adhesive disposed therebetween and obtain a better seal. Preferably, the locking mechanism comprises a socket having spigot engaging members that cooperatively engage socket engaging members on the spigot. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252069 | Female element for a connector and connector comprising such a female element - Female element ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252070 | Plug-in Connector for Tube and Hose Lines with Catch Spring Guide - A plug-in connector for tube and hose lines includes a nozzle with a catch shoulder extending around at least a part of the outer circumference. The catch shoulder is formed by an inclined surface with a slope that increases from the outer circumference and a catch surface following in the insertion direction. A plug may be latched to the catch surface of the nozzle by at least two spaced-apart latching locations and supports a radially-displaceable, essentially U-shaped catch spring having two lateral legs formed as catch legs. Both latching locations of the catch spring can latch reliably and simultaneously, even if the nozzle is inserted into the plug at an angle, by forming the catch spring with at least one additional approximately centered latching location disposed between the plug and the nozzle. The additional latching location is located forward of the two lateral latching locations in the insertion direction. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252071 | Plug-In Connector for Medium Conduits - The invention relates to a plug-in connector ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252072 | Hose Connecting Device - The invention provides a hose connecting device that is suitable for high-pressure applications. The connecting device including a retainer for connecting a hose end to a hose connecting device element. The retainer may be secured or anchored to a flange of the hose connecting device element. In an embodiment, the retainer includes at least two retaining limbs that are secured on the outside of the hose by a tension means, such as by tightening straps. The retaining limbs may be provided between the outside of the hose and the tension means, and may be clamped therein. In an embodiment, the retaining limbs include recesses with flanges or stepped edges to support the limbs. In an embodiment, tightening straps may dig into the outside of the hose and rest against the hose. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252073 | Concealed Plumbing Fixture - Disclosed is a concealed plumbing fixture including a connection member that is provided with at least one connection for a water pipe, especially a domestic cold water pipe and/or a domestic warm water pipe, and at least one fastening element for fixing the connecting member in a mounting hole. Said plumbing fixture further includes a functional unit, particularly with a plumbing valve that is provided with connection means for creating a water connection to complementary connecting means of the connecting member, and a joining device that allows the functional unit to be removably fixed to the connecting member. The connecting member is preferably provided with an adjustable fastening device by means of which the same can be fixed in the mounting hole at different mounting depths. The inventive plumbing fixture also includes at least one fastening ring that can be moved in an axial direction along the connecting member as well as at least one means for locking the fastening rings on the connecting member. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252074 | Method of Joining Components, Fitting and Tube Joint Where at Least One of the Components Comprises or is Made of Material Difficult to Weld - Method of joining at least two components ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252075 | COUPLING DEVICE - The invention is related to a coupling device ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252076 | Wind Power Plant Comprising a Reactive Power Module For Supporting a Power Supply System and Corresponding Method - The invention relates to a wind turbine with a rotor, a generator driven by it, which generates electrical power and delivers it to a power system, and a control unit which controls the operation of the plant and has a reactive-power control module. According to the invention, it is provided that the control unit has a determining device for a safe minimum active power. Furthermore, it comprises a limiting device for the reactive-power control module, in such a manner that the reactive power is limited to such a measure that the safe minimum active power is still available, taking into consideration the available apparent power. As a result, the total current generated, apart from the active current required for the safe operation of the plant, can be fed into the power system as reactive current as backup in the case of a voltage drop. The invention is also related to a corresponding method. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252077 | GENERATING ENERGY FROM FLUID EXPANSION - Some embodiments of a fluid expansion system include a turbine generator apparatus in which the driven member is arranged on the outlet side of the turbine wheel. In such circumstances, the fluid output from the turbine wheel can flow towards the driven member, for example, to provide heat dissipation to some components of the turbine generator apparatus (e.g., generator electronics or the like). This arrangement of the turbine wheel relative to the driven member also permits the use of bearing supports on both the input side and the outlet side of the turbine wheel. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252078 | RECOVERING HEAT ENERGY - Some embodiments of a generator system can be used with the working fluid in a Rankine cycle. For example, the generator system can be used in a Rankine cycle to recover heat from one of a number of commercial applications and to convert that heat energy into electrical energy. In particular embodiments, the generator system may include a turbine generator apparatus to generate electrical energy and a liquid separator arranged upstream of the turbine generator apparatus. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252079 | Generator Device with Both Driving Units - A generator device with both driving units is provided, in which there are a support bracket ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252080 | Gasoline Generator - The present invention relates to a gasoline generator, belongs to the technical field of motive power equipment. Wherein the gasoline engine set in an enclosed case, a permanent magnet generator is mounted on the engine housing, handle tray mounted on the fore end surface of cool air suction cover, suction cover is joined to the engine housing handle tray, joined to the suction cover, together forms the main cooling air channel for the motive power. The present invention provides a simple, compact and rational structure. Air guide plate and the cool air suction cover envelop all the high temperature parts of the engine and the generator, exhaust pipe and muffler as a whole. Cool air sucked in by the suction fan provides specific and adequate cooling for the above units/parts and then exhausted out of chamber through outlet slots. Therefore the cooling system provides a rational cooling for the engine, ensuring effective cooling for the engine where it generates most heat (around the cylinders, exhaust pipes, oil case in engine bottom), thereby providing a highly efficient cooling for the engine. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252081 | DOUBLE ALTERNATOR AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A double alternator for a vehicle and a vehicle electrical system employing the double alternator. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252082 | Sand Spreading Device in Rail-Borne Vehicles, In Particular High-Speed Vehicles - A sand spreading device in rail-borne high-speed vehicles in which a metering device and a conveying device are provided. For preventing a lateral discharge of the conveyed sand, both devices do form one unit, yet are separately controllable. When using a bucket wheel (Z) controlled by a vehicle speed indicator (FT), it will be possible to achieve an exact, infinitely variable amount of sand, or conveyance, respectively. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252083 | ELECTROMECHANICAL ROTARY PAWL LATCH - The present invention is directed to improvements in latch design. The illustrated embodiment of the present invention is a rotary pawl latch with the capability to provide a compressive force between the first member and the second member. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252084 | Shipping Container Seal Monitoring Device, System and Method - A container seal device is provided that comprises a seal device for a shipping container, comprising a first unit that is affixed to a shipping container. A control system is contained in the first unit containing a control system. A second unit is provided that is configured to engage with an element of a door of a shipping container to which the first unit is affixed and to electrically connect with the control system in the first unit. The control system in the first unit is configured to detect a breach of the second unit indicative of access being made to the shipping container. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252085 | Adjustable Strike - This invention is for an adjustable strike. The adjustable strike is a strike plate having a hole to receive a latch bolt. There is an adjustment piece that adjusts the size of the hole so that the latch bolt will latch properly. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252086 | Mechanism for Installing a Control Turning Handle of a Door Lock and Its Deinstalling Tool - The invention relates to an installing mechanism and its deinstalling tool for a control turning handle ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252087 | BUMPER SYSTEM - A bumper system of a motor vehicle includes a bumper beam for connection to a side rail. The bumper beam has a center portion and an end portion which adjoins the center portion and extends beyond the side rail. The end portion is curved or angled in a direction of the side rail and having an outer end. Positioned at the outer end of the end portion is a containment element which extends transversely to a longitudinal center plane of the motor vehicle. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252088 | Sucker rod fishing tool - A fishing tool for fishing sucker rods from a subterranean well. A body of the tool is a machined top piece, a machined barrel piece and normally a machined bottom piece that all thread together. The bottom piece preferably retains a curved cast metal slip movable within grooves milled internally into the body. The slip moves upward to admit a rod into the tool and moves downward to capturing the rod in the tool. A lower end of a side opening provided in the barrel piece is level with an upper shoulder of the slip when the slip is at its lowest position so that the rod engages and is retained by both in the tool. The upper shoulder of the slip can optionally be provided with teeth. The bottom piece can be replaced with a bell and the top piece 16 can be replaced by a prior art fishing tool. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252089 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR FIXING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The invention pertains to a mounting device for fixing a portable electronic device, particularly a portable navigation system, in the interior of a vehicle. The mounting device includes a mounting element that can be detachably fixed on a component of the vehicle and a device carrier, on which the electronic device can be detachably fixed. The mounting element and the device carrier connected to one another by a connecting element, the length of which is adjustable between at least two positions. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252090 | VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A DROP DOWN OCCUPANT MIRROR ASSEMBLY - An overhead console assembly, mountable in a vehicle, may have a console body having an exterior surface facing an occupant compartment when mounted in a vehicle and a drop down mirror assembly supported by the console body. The mirror assembly may have a support member having a door panel and a support panel having a support face with a mirror. The mirror assembly has a first position wherein the door panel is generally flush with the exterior surface of the console body with the support panel being generally above the exterior surface of the console body and a second position wherein the door panel, the support panel and mirror are generally below the exterior surface of the console body. The overhead console assembly may have a spring wire member supported between the console body and the mirror assembly for biasing the mirror assembly toward the second position. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252091 | Cargo Retention Device and Method - A device and method is provided for retaining cargo within a vehicle passenger compartment including a retaining portion and a vehicle seat having a lower seat portion, an upper back portion, and a frame. The retaining portion comprises a strap or mat which is operatively attached at one end to a front portion of the vehicle seat, while the other end is accessible within a bite line formed between the mating seat and back portions. The retaining portion is connectable to a front portion of the vehicle seat by means of either an open-ended hook or a snap-hook and an anchor, or by a snap fastener, the retaining portion being configured to secure cargo with respect to one of the seat portions. The device also includes a retractor mechanism such as a spring and spool operable to retract the retaining portion into the bite line for stowage. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252092 | Swing and fold down tailgate actioning mechanism - The present invention is a swing and fold down tailgate mechanism which includes an inner panel, a first handle supported by the inner panel operably associated with a first latch and a second latch, a second handle supported by the inner panel operably associated with the first handle and a third latch. The present invention also includes a hinge member operably associated with the first handle and the second handle for providing hinged support of the tailgate such that the tailgate pivots in a drop down direction and alternatively in a swing open direction. When the first handle is actuated, the first and second latch will release and the second handle will be deactivated, allowing the tailgate to pivot using the third latch and hinge. When the second handle is actuated, the second and latch will release and the first handle will be deactivated, allowing the tailgate to pivot about the first latch and hinge. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252093 | Tailgate dampening apparatus - An apparatus for damping the motion of a tailgate attached to a truck bed comprising a damper having a truck bed attachment point at one end and a tailgate attachment point at the other end. The truck bed attachment point is secured to said truck bed, while the tailgate attachment point is secured to the tailgate. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252094 | Locking Arrangements for Removable End Gates - An end gates which provides access to a cargo area of an automotive vehicle has a pair of outwardly opening cups which receive a pair of opposed pins directed inwardly from the cargo area. The end gate is rotatable from a closed vertical position through substantially 90° to provide horizontal access to the cargo area. The pins on the cargo area are aligned with notches in the cups when the end gate is in an intermediate position so that the end gate may be removed from the cargo area. In order to prevent the end gate from becoming inadvertently detached from the cargo area, resilient retainer clips are provided that overlie the notches so as to lock the pins in the cups and retain the end gate on the vehicle. The resilient retainer clips are rotated out of alignment with the notches when it is desired to remove the end gate from the vehicle. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252095 | Windshield protection system - A windshield protection system has an optically clear sheet of plastic covering the windshield. The clear plastic sheet is attached to the windshield by a gasket around the perimeter of the windshield. A space is formed between the windshield and the clear plastic sheet. An optical matching material is used to fill this space. A valve in the gasket allows the optical matching material to be introduced into the space. The clear plastic sheet may have a hard coating. The clear plastic sheet protects the windshield from rocks that cause breaks, scratches and pitting. The optical matching material is a gel which increases the protection to the windshield and allows for variations in the shapes of windshields for other vehicles. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252096 | Blind Arrangement - A shade arrangement for a motor vehicle with a drive unit which has a roller tube for taking up a shade, a roller shaft, an electric motor for driving the roller tube around the roller shaft, and a planetary gearing, the inner surface of the roller tube being formed as a ring gear of the planetary gearing. The electric motor has a stator and an armature, the stator being connected to the roller tube and stator turns with it, and the armature turns relative to the vehicle body when the roller tube turns. The electric motor can have sliding contacts by means of which it is connected to the voltage source of the vehicle. Alternatively, the electric motor is connected by means of flexible cables to a body-mounted voltage source of the vehicle. Furthermore a slip clutch can be provided in the drive line of the roller tube. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252097 | Door Glass Guiding Structure For Vehicle - A door glass guiding structure is provided which can be constituted by using a glass guide member made from a low-priced material such as rolled sheet, and is capable of satisfactorily maintaining required functions. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252098 | RAIL SYSTEM OF A MOUNTING AND GUIDE DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR - A rail system of a mounting and guide device for a sliding door of a motor vehicle is provided with a drawn-in rear part, by which the sliding door is displaceable between a closed position in which the sliding door closes a door opening and an open position in which the door is located laterally adjacent to the door opening. The rail system has a guide rail connected to the vehicle body, which is provided with an arc section, which is curved toward the vehicle middle following the drawn-in rear part and a first assembly assigned to the guide rail having a mounting unit engaging in the guide rail, which is displaceable along the guide rail with the aid of a least one displacement means. The rail system also has a support element rigidly connected to the mounting unit and projecting from the mounting unit in front of the displacement means, to which the sliding door is attached so it is pivotably movable. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252099 | Boundary Layer Suction System For A Vehicle - The present invention provides an apparatus to increase stability of sports cars equipped with an underbody plate by means of active boundary layer suction applied to the car's underbody panelling ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252100 | ROOF RACK CROSS BAR RISE UP FEATURE - A roof rack having movable cross bars that have a low profile when aligned with the side bars, but are raised when generally perpendicular to the side bars. The height variation is achieved using ribs that are provided on a bottom side of the cross bars. When the cross bars are aligned with the side bars, the ribs fit into slots that are provided in the side bars. As a result, each cross bar has a very low profile with respect to the roof of the vehicle. When each cross bar is rotated to a position generally perpendicular to the side bars, the ribs within the cross bar are no longer aligned with the slots in the side bar. Instead, the ribs rest on an upper surface of the side bar, and thus, provide a significant gap between the cross bar and vehicle roof. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252101 | Motor Vehicle with Side-Impact Reinforcement - A vehicle having a B-pillar, a side-sill arrangement into which the B-pillar extends and a transverse reinforcement that extends in the transverse direction to above the side-sill arrangement and adjacent to a lower end of the B-pillar, is characterized in that a plate-like impact element arranged in the longitudinal direction and upright, is connected on an inside side outer end of transverse reinforcement. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252102 | Vehicle with Cabin - A vehicle with a cabin comprises a vehicle body supported by a plurality of wheels; a cabin bracket supported by the vehicle body; an elastic member for supporting the cabin, disposed between the cabin and the cabin bracket; and a weight member attached to a plate-shaped member of the cabin. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252103 | SERVICE PANEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A service panel is provided for a motor vehicle that is designed for closing an opening between an apron and a hood and for being mounted on the suspension strut top mountings of the motor vehicle. The service panel is equipped with an integrated strut top mounting brace. A motor vehicle is also provided with an apron for separating a passenger compartment from an engine compartment and a service panel designed for closing an opening between an apron and a hood and for being mounted on the suspension strut top mountings of the motor vehicle. The service panel is equipped with an integrated strut top mounting brace. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252104 | VEHICLE BODY REAR STRUCTURE - A vehicle body rear structure, which includes: rear frames disposed on both side of a rear portion of a vehicle; a rear floor cross member bridged between the rear frames and jointed to each of the rear frames; a middle floor cross member which is disposed ahead of the rear floor cross member to extend in a vehicle width direction; and a stiffening panel covering a lower side of a fuel tank which is disposed in a space surrounded by the each of the rear frames, the rear floor cross member, and the middle floor cross member, wherein the stiffening panel comprises an upper plate, a lower plate, and a connecting member which connects the upper plate and the lower plate; and wherein the stiffening panel has a thickness which transmits a load upon a rear-end collision to a framework member ahead of the stiffening panel. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252105 | SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY AND OPEN ROOF CONSTRUCTION PROVIDED THEREWITH - A sunshade assembly includes a flexible sunscreen, a rotatable winding shaft for winding and unwinding the sunscreen and two opposed guides for cooperation with two opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen. Each guide extends longitudinally in a curved manner in a plane which substantially is perpendicular to the sunscreen and in parallel to the respective longitudinal edge of the sunscreen. Longitudinal edge sections of the sunscreen are less stretchable than the remainder of the sunscreen and are tensioned in the longitudinal direction of the sunscreen. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252106 | Vehicle Roof With at Least Two Cover Elements - The invention relates to a vehicle roof with two cover elements ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252107 | Portable folding lounging recliner - A sturdy foldable lounging recliner with foldable trapezoidal legs, which when unfolded, forms a trapezoidal base to provide adequate chair support even when placed on uneven ground. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252108 | Cover for an infant seat - A cover for an infant seat, comprising: (1) a flexible, bag-form main body having, in a top portion thereof, an opening for introducing therethrough an infant into the main body, and having a leg through-hole for allowing the leg of an infant to extend out of the main body, and (2) a flexible flap extending from a portion of the main body, which portion is positioned above the leg through-hole, wherein the flap has a free end, wherein when the flap is allowed to hang downwardly, the flap is engaged with the main body to close the leg through-hole, and wherein when the main body is installed on the seat in a manner such that the flap is placed on or wrapped around a support means provided on the seat for preventing the falling of an infant, the infant in the main body is prevented from directly contacting the support means. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252109 | Aircraft Passenger Seat - The invention relates to an aircraft passenger seat comprising components such as a seat part, backrest and at least one console that laterally delimits the seat part and forms an armrest. Said console comprises a receptacle for a tray ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252110 | CHILD SEAT - A child seat to be placed on a vehicle seat comprises a child seat body for accommodating an infant; and a handle bar for carrying the child seat. Said handle bar is configured to turn to a desired position relative to said child seat body and be fixed at the desired position. Said handle bar has a first engagement part that is attachable to and detachable from a second engagement part installed on said vehicle seat. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252111 | VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING A MODULAR ACCESSORY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a vehicle seat assembly having an accessory system and method of making the same. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly comprises a seat cushion and a seat back connected to the seat cushion such that the seat back is extendable in a generally upright position relative to the seat cushion. In this embodiment, the seat back comprises a seat frame, a foam pad supported by the seat frame, and a trim cover extending about the pad and the seat frame. In this embodiment, an accessory support structure is secured to the seat frame between the seat frame and the trim cover and has spaced apart support members extending over at least 60 percent of the length or width of the seat back configured to selectively receive at least one vehicle occupant accessory assembly. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252112 | ACTIVE MATERIAL HEAD RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY - A head restraint assembly is provided that is movable between a retracted position and a deployed position. The head restraint assembly includes a support member and a deployable member. A link is rotatably mounted with respect to the support member and the deployable member. A shaft is mounted to the link for rotation therewith. The active material is actuatable to rotate the shaft and thereby cause the deployable member to move from its retracted position to its deployed position. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252113 | ACTIVE MATERIAL HEAD RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY - A head restraint assembly includes a support member and a deployable member selectively movable between a retracted position and a deployed position. At least a portion of the deployable member is farther from the support member in the deployed than in the retracted position. A latch system is configured to releasably retain the deployable member in its retracted position. An active material member is actuatable to release the latch system, to release the deployable member. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252114 | Seat for heavy equipment having buffer means in forward and backward directions - A seat for heavy equipment having a buffer means in forward and backward directions is provided, which can protect an operator by attenuating impact and vibration generated in a cab in forward and backward directions of an excavator in accordance with the driving of the buffer means in a main working mode of the excavator. The seat for heavy equipment is mounted on a suspension plate and is located between left and right console boxes. The seat for heavy equipment includes a lower member mounted on the suspension plate; an upper member slidably mounted on the lower member in forward and backward directions of the equipment; a buffer means for attenuating impact and vibration generated in the forward and backward directions of the equipment; a tilting means including a frame, a hinge shaft, a driving shaft, and a control handle; and a locking means for locking and unlocking forward and backward movement of the upper member against the lower member when a pusher installed on one side of the frame is manipulated. In a main working mode of the equipment, a buffer function is performed through forward and backward movement of the upper member against the lower member, and when the main working mode is released, the buffer function is released. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252115 | CHILD SEAT ARTICLE HOLDER - A system and method for supporting articles is generally provided for use, with a seat, such as a child's safety seat or stroller, having a seat surface and at least one restraining member that extends outwardly from the seat surface. The system may be provided with a support member having one or more pocket members for holding the articles. An aperture may be formed through the support member through which the restraining member may be passed to limit movement of the support member across the seat surface when the system is placed on the seat. In one aspect, the pocket members may at least partially depend from one or more side portions of the seat, with or without the use of a support member. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252116 | Therapeutic Device For Inducing Blood Pressure Modulation - A Kinetic Recliner Chair apparatus intended for use both as a recliner chair and as an apparatus for enhancing blood circulation, and lymph and neural fluid flow throughout a person's body. In order to utilize the apparatus in its therapeutic mode, a person fully reclines a reclining chair member thereof and then activates a controllable motor driven drive mechanism that cyclically tilts the reclining chair member like a seesaw, which action alternatively raises the person's upper torso and head above his or her lower extremities, and vice-versa. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252117 | Seat Foam with Sensor Mat - In an assembly of a seat foam and a sensor mat, the seat foam has at least one incision and the sensor mat has at least one anchor tab adapted to be inserted into the at least one incision, thereby securely holding the sensor mat on a surface of the seat foam, where the seat foam includes at least one retaining element at the incision for retaining the anchor tab in the incision. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252118 | HEADREST-MOUNTED ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS - In certain embodiments, a mobile entertainment system includes a housing configured to be attached to the mounting plate of a headrest. The housing can include a base wall and a plurality of sidewalls configured to define a cavity within the headrest when the housing is coupled to the headrest. The housing can further include a first hinge element. In some embodiments, the system includes a screen structure that includes a metal frame. The screen structure can further include a second hinge element secured to the metal frame and coupled with the first hinge element so as to be able to pivotally attach the screen structure to the headrest. The screen structure can be configured to rotate relative to the housing independent of movement of the headrest. In some embodiments, the system further includes a headrest, which can include a mounting plate. The mounting plate can be coupled with at least one post. In some embodiments, the at least one post is configured to be slideably received within a seatback of a vehicle. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252119 | SEMI-CUSTOM FIT SLIPCOVER - A slipcover for a piece of furniture including a base, a back, first and second arms, and a seat portion. The slipcover has back pleats located at the respective back corners and having pleated seams and elastic, which runs through the pleated seams and travels across the back pleats for allowing the slipcover to expand over the largest perimeter of the furniture and then relax to fit the base of the furniture as the slipcover is placed on the furniture. First and second arm fronts cover respective top front portions of the first and second arms. A wrap skirt covers respective bottom portions of the first and second arms. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252120 | Chair having shape memory sponge mounted on backrest - A chair having a shape memory sponge mounted on a backrest is invented that comprises a seat, a backrest, and a set of leg portions for supporting the seat and the backrest. The backrest includes a set of cut holes formed vertically to a given depth at both sides with respect to the center portion of the front surface thereof. A backrest cushion is inserted into each of the cut holes so as to protrude a given distance toward a user's back. The backrest cushion is formed of the shape memory sponge, and a fixing plate mounted at the rear side of each of the cut holes. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252121 | STOWABLE COMPONENT FOR A VEHICLE AND A METHOD FOR STOWING A VEHICLUAR COMPONENT - The present invention relates to a stowable seat assembly and a method for stowing a vehicular component. In at least one embodiment, the assembly and the vehicular component comprise a stowable seat assembly secured to the vehicle. Having a first seat back and a first seat base, which is adjacent to a longitudinal bar defining in part an opening and a cavity. The assembly also has adjacent to the first seat, a second seat having a second seat base with a bottom side and a second seat back foldable adjacent to the second seat base, and a pivot arm with a first end connected to the second seat base. A second end of the pivot arm is connected to the longitudinal bar, and is positionable on the bar allowing the folded second seat, to pass by the first seat back when pivoted laterally into the opening during stowing of the second seat. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252122 | CHILD SEAT - A child seat attached to a vehicle seat comprises a base platform which is attached on the vehicle seat and comprises a guide groove and a child seat body which comprises a bottom face and a guided member which is fixed on the bottom face. The guided member being slidably engaged with the guide groove. The guide groove comprises a curved portion. The child seat can turn to a substantially lateral direction to a moving direction of a vehicle by the guided member being guided along the curved portion. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252123 | VEHICLE SEATS - A vehicle seat may include a seat cushion that includes a central portion, first and second side support portions, and a vertical moving mechanism. The first and second side support portions are capable of laterally supporting femoral portions of a passenger. The vertical moving mechanism is capable of vertically moving the first and second side support portions in synchronism with each other, so as to change heights of the first and second side support portions relative to the central portion. The vertical moving mechanism is arranged and constructed to vertically move each of the first and second side support portions within a use range thereof in which each of the first and second side support portions has side support function. The vertical moving mechanism is arranged and constructed to further vertically move the second side support portion downwardly beyond the use range to a release position in which the second side support portion does not have the side support function. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252124 | Apparatus for adjusting the angle of a seat back of an office chair - An apparatus for adjusting the angle of a seat back of an office chair includes: a supporting base; a seat body mounted on the supporting base; a seat back having a pair of elongated ears symmetrically parallel to each other and disposed at the bottom end of both sides thereof, the elongated ears each being pivotally connected to the rear side of the seat body; and an elastic support element slantly disposed at a lower location between the bottom end of the seat back and the rear end of the seat body. Based upon the above-mentioned configuration, a strong elastic supporting force is provided for the seat back. As a result, the inclination of the seat back can be automatically adjusted when the body of the user leans backward. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252125 | Device for Seat Tilt Adjustment of a Chair - A device is provided for seat tilt adjustment of a chair, in particular an office chair. To provide seat tilt adjustment, which enables a particularly safe and reliable adjustment of the seat tilt, the device encompasses a base support, a seat support connected to the base support by use of a joint as well as an adjustment mechanism, which allows a selectively forward pivot movement of the seat support beyond a substantially horizontal base position. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252126 | POWER ACTUATED EASY ENTRY SEAT - A seat is provided including a seat body assembly having a seat bottom that is configured for movement between a rear position and a forward position, and a seat back connected to the seat bottom. The seat back may be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position. The seat bottom may be moveable to the forward position when the seat back pivots to the second position. The seat further includes an electric actuator assembly associated with the seat body assembly that permits the seat back to pivot to the second position when the electric actuator assembly is actuated. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252127 | Height adjustment device for heavy equipment console box having weight balancing - A height adjustment device for a heavy equipment console box having weight balancing is provided, which can adjust the height of a console box by minimizing load acting on a driving shaft of the console box due to the self-load of the console box, and thus making it possible to rotate the driving shaft even with a small manipulation force. The height adjustment device includes a suspension mounted on an inner bottom surface of a cab; a lower member mounted on the suspension; an upper member slidably mounted on the lower member in forward and backward directions of the equipment; a buffer means for attenuating impact and vibration generated in the forward and backward directions of the equipment by relative movement of the upper member to the lower member; a height adjustment means including a frame, a hinge shaft, a driving shaft, and a control handle; a locking means for locking and unlocking forward and backward movement of the upper member against the lower member when a pusher is manipulated; and an elastic member having a specified tension force so that a manipulation force of the control handle becomes zero when control levers of the console boxes are set to a specified height. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252128 | VEHICLE SEATS - A vehicle seat may include a seat back that includes an upper half corresponding to a shoulder portion of a passenger, a lower half corresponding to a waist portion of the passenger, at least one angular adjustment mechanism and at least one upper half height adjustment mechanism. The at least one angular adjustment mechanism is disposed between the upper half and the lower half and is arranged and constructed to tilt the upper half back and forth relative to the lower half to intermediately fold the seat back at an intermediate folding position. The at least one upper half height adjustment mechanism is disposed in the upper half and is arranged and constructed to vertically move the upper half relative to the intermediate folding position. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252129 | SEAT FOLD ACTUATOR - A linear actuator configured to move multiple mechanisms in different directions along a common axis. The actuator suitable for use in any number of applications and environments, including but not limited to vehicle seat applications where a latch handle or other features requires actuation in order to facilitate folding the seat from an upright position to a fold-flat position and onto a tumble position. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252130 | ARTICLE OF READY-TO-ASSEMBLE FURNITURE - A corner unit for an article of sectional furniture. In an exemplary embodiment, the corner unit includes a frame having a plurality of frame members. The frame may include two internal frame members which are disposed substantially perpendicular to each other. The internal frame members provide rigidity and strength to the frame without requiring other angled cuts and connections for the frame. The frame may also include a cover assembly which provides a seat and at least one storage compartment. The frame members may be interconnected by interlocking protrusions and cutout portions, as well as by threaded fasteners received in push-in connector elements which are held in recesses within the frame members. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252131 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT BACK AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A seat back for a rear seat of an automotive vehicle includes a plate and a structural member attached with the plate. The structural member includes a trim channel provided thereon. The plate may include a trim channel provided thereon. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252132 | Vehicle Safety Device - An improved vehicle safety device in the form of a garment wearable on the torso of a person. The garment has a body section having a front portion and a back portion, the front portion having one or more loops or straps to which a car seat belt can be attached. The device also incorporates quick release mechanisms to allow it to be quickly and securely attached to a person and to be quickly removed in case of an emergency. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252133 | Handle Assembly For A Concrete Saw - An adjustable handle assembly for a road surface cutting saw is provided that includes a back plate attached to the saw housing, an outer gear attached to the back plate, a bracket assembly including an inner gear, a tubular member slidably attached to the bracket assembly, and an adjustment lever having a threaded engagement end. The adjustment lever secures the bracket assembly to the saw such that the inner gear engages the outer gear. When the adjustment lever is loosened a bias spring biases the bracket assembly away from the saw such that the inner gear disengages from the outer gear to thereby allow rotation of the handle assembly to a desired operating position. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252134 | Wheel Rim Cover - A wheel rim cover comprises an arc-shaped member sized and shaped to fit at least over a portion of the outer rim edge, the cover extending at least from the edge over an outer most portion of the rim which, in use, is exposed; and the cover further comprises a bend around the edge to secure the cover onto the rim edge. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252135 | LOOSE TERRAIN TRACTION-ASSIST DEVICE FOR WHEELED ALL-TERRAIN AND UTILITY VEHICLES - In one embodiment, the present invention is a loose terrain traction assist device for wheeled vehicles, comprising a generally frusto-conical structure having a proximal portion with a diameter smaller than an overall diameter of a tire of a vehicle, a distal portion that extends outwardly from the wheel, and an outer surface defined between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The traction assist device also includes an attachment means for releasably coupling the frusto-conical structure to a wheel assembly of the vehicle, such that at least part of the frusto-conical structure is adapted to engage with terrain during operation of the vehicle in loose terrain and to not engage with terrain during operation of the vehicle on normal terrain. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252136 | Wheels of Single Component Construction and Method of Making Same - This invention relates to a unitary steel wheel as well as the apparatus and method of producing a unitary steel wheel. The unitary wheel comprises wheel rim and disc portions. In one embodiment, the unitary wheel of this invention further comprise a one-piece wheel of 5° and 15° drop center rims, providing a generally circular steel blank from a sheet stock of pre-determined substantially uniform thickness. The bank preferably has a center hole having a predetermined size. The blank is performed in a spinning machine to a predetermined profile and shape. The perform is further spun and flow formed in a spinning machine, the perform being positioned between an outer roll and inner mandrel and held against a clamping plate. The inner mandrel comprises an outboard surface, which conforms to the predetermined inner diameter of the rim. The perform is further processed in the spinning machine to form a final shape and profile of the rim portion comprising a well, inner and outer flange portions, and inner and outer bead-seat portions. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252137 | WHEEL COVERING SYSTEM - A wheel covering system is disclosed having a first external cover element and a second internal cover element screwed to the first element. The wheel covering system is connected to an hub of a large vehicle such as a truck without relying on lugs provided on the hub for connecting the wheel to the hub. The connection is achieved by relying on bolts used to attach a hub cap (or axle cover) to the axle, without eliminating the hub cap (or axle cover). Provision is made for adjusting the length of the connector or mounting member. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252138 | Magnetic Levitation Train Provided with a Compressed Air Supply Unit - A magnetic levitation railways is described comprising at least one vehicle ( | 2008-10-16 |
20080252139 | VALVE FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM - Disclosed is a valve for an anti-lock brake system, in which a sleeve sheet is assembled with a lower portion of a valve housing, so that the external shape and the structure of the valve are simplified. The valve includes a valve core; an armature positioned below the valve core and provided at an end thereof with a ball; a cylindrical sleeve coupled with outer peripheral surfaces of the valve core and the armature to guide an up/down movement of the armature; a first elastic member installed between the valve core and the armature; a valve housing coupled to one end of the cylindrical sleeve and formed therein with a hollow section that extends lengthwise along the valve housing; a valve seat press-fitted into the hollow section and formed with a first orifice which is open/closed by the ball; and a filter seat press-fitted into the valve housing and provided with an inlet and an outlet, which are positioned at a circumferential portion and a lower portion of the filter seat, respectively. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252140 | VALVE FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM - A valve for an anti-lock brake system in which a structure of a valve housing is modified, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost. The valve for the anti-lock brake system includes a valve core, an armature, which is disposed below the valve core and has a spherical member installed at an end of the armature, a cylindrical sleeve which is coupled at an outer circumference of the valve core and the armature to allow the armature to move forward and backward, a first elastic member installed between the valve core and the armature, a valve housing, which is coupled at an end of the cylindrical sleeve and is formed therein with a hollow section extending lengthwise along the valve housing, a seat plunger, which is installed in the hollow section to move forward and backward and is formed with a first orifice that is opened/closed by the spherical member, a second elastic member installed between an upper end of the seat plunger and a lower end of the valve housing, and a filter seat, which is provided at an outer circumference and a lower portion thereof with an inlet and an outlet, respectively, and is press-fitted into a lower outer circumferential portion of the valve housing. | 2008-10-16 |
20080252141 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An energy management system comprises at least one energy consuming device and an energy controller. The energy controller supplies energy to the energy consuming device and transmits an energy curtailment signal in response to an energy over-consumption condition. In one embodiment, the curtailment signal can be directed to a predetermined class of energy consuming device. In another embodiment, the energy consuming device can determine whether to curtail energy consumption in response to the curtailment signal. The energy controller can be in the form of a power strip. | 2008-10-16 |