44th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090265927 | INPUT DEVICE AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - The integrated structure of the stress sensor section with the control section facilitates the confirmation of the matching of both sections before the input device is incorporated into an electronic device. For example, it is possible to select only the input device which exhibits favorable matching as a result of the confirmation and to incorporate it in the electronic device. Therefore, with the above-described structure of the present invention, an input device that enables constantly favorable matching of both the stress sensor section and the control section can be provided. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265928 | Circuit board and manufacturing method thereof - A circuit board may have a metal land supporting a pillar. The pillar may be fabricated by half-etching the metal land. An insulating layer may be provided on the circuit board so that the pillar of the metal land may be exposed through the insulating layer. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265929 | METHOD OF MOUNTING ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT CONSTITUTING MEMBER AND RELEVANT MOUNTING APPARATUS - A mounting method comprising the steps of (A) disposing first liquid ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090265930 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD WITH ENHANCED STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY - A structural printed wiring board panel includes a multilayer printed wiring board having opposing, outer faces and interlayer interconnects that route RF, power and control signals. Connection areas are formed in or on at least on one face for connecting the interlayer interconnects and any electrical components. A metallic face sheet is secured onto at least one outer face, adding structural rigidity to the multilayer printed wiring board. A metallic face sheet can have apertures positioned to allow access to connection areas. RF components can be carried by a face sheet and operatively connected to connection areas. Antenna elements can be positioned on the same or an opposing face sheet and operatively connected to RF components to form a phased array printed wiring board (PWB) panel. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265931 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PROTECTIVE COVER FOR PREVENTION OF ELECTROMAGNETISM INTERFERENCE - A method for manufacturing a protective cover for prevention of electromagnetism interference includes the steps of: providing a die and a plastic board; press molding the plastic board using the die to manufacture a base plate, an enclosure plate, and at least a separator thereon, thereby obtain a shell of the protective cover to be manufactured; forming a metal cladding layer on a surface of the shell. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265932 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING A GUIDE VANE SEGMENT - A method for repairing a guide vane segment of a gas turbine, the guide vane segment including at least two guide vanes as well as an inner and an outer shroud. At least one guide vane is irreparably damaged and is separated from the guide vane segment while the guide vane segment is completed by joining at least one replacement vane. If the one irreparable guide vane is located in one half of the segment outside the circumferential center of the guide vane segment, or if the several irreparable guide vanes are located in the same half of the segment, the matching number of guide vanes to be separated from the segment and replacement vanes to be joined to the segment are determined first. The determined number of replacement vanes are then joined to the guide vane segment. The same number of guide vanes, including the at least one irreparable guide vane, are finally separated from the guide vane segment. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265933 | Method for the manufacture of turbine or compressor rotors for gas-turbine engines - With the manufacture of turbine engine rotor drums, the opposite joining surfaces of rotor disks are brought into contact and at least one of the two rotor disks clamped into a fixture is set in a circular movement until the joining areas reach a pasty state due to the frictional heat. The circular movement of the rotor disks, in which the axis of the rotor disk moves along a circular path, is optically recorded and deviations due to imbalance are corrected by weight compensation at the fixture. Upon reaching the pasty material state the joining areas weld together, with the rotor disks being at rest and in axial alignment. Manufacture is cost-effective and guarantees precise axial alignment of the rotor disks and a long service life of the engine rotor drums. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265934 | Tail Trim Assembly of Exhaust Pipe for Vehicle and Method of Manufacturing the Same - The present invention relates to a tail trim assembly of an exhaust pipe for a vehicle of which shape is simplified to reduce the number of portions and process is changed to simplify processes so that manufacturing cost is reduced and productivity and quality are improved, and a method of manufacturing the tail trim. According to the present invention, a tail trim of an exhaust pipe for a vehicle includes a first tail trim portion of which one end is attached to an exhaust pipe at the rear portion of a vehicle, and a second tail trim portion that has an inner diameter increased in a streamlined shape toward the outside and is integrally formed with the other end of the first tail trim portion. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265935 | Method for assembling a steam generator - A method for assembling a steam generator includes parallel assembly of the boiler framework and preassembly of assembly modules, and hoisting of the assembly modules into the boiler framework. The outer roof section of the boiler framework roof is then assembled. The inner roof section and the internal components are assembled simultaneously with assembly of the boiler wall in the upper section of the steam generator. The segments of the external support pipes are mounted into the assembly modules and subsequently connected at their module joints the external support pipes are mounted in the final position in the outer roof section. The buckstays and the header tie bars are mounted headers to the boiler wall or to the external support pipes. The auxiliary steel structure of the assembly modules the suspension equipment of the curtain walls are dismantled. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265936 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING TOOTHED SPROCKETS FOR REWINDING DEVICES OF SAFETY BELTS - A process for manufacturing toothed sprockets, comprising the steps of pressure die-casting a molten metal alloy into a runner ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090265937 | Method of assembling leather cover of steering wheel - A method of assembling a cover of a steering wheel, includes a) punching the cover, in which first and second series of sewing holes are formed at both lateral sides of the cover, b) sewing the first and second series of the sewing holes of the cover with a first thread and a second thread respectively to form first and second crossing holes in each series of the sawing holes, c) wrapping the cover around a rim of the steering wheel, d) inserting a third thread to pass the first and second crossing holes in common, e) fastening lower ends of the first, second and third threads, f) pulling upper ends of the first and second threads upwards sufficiently enough to remove a gap formed between both the lateral sides of the cover, and g) fastening the upper ends of the first, second and third threads. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265938 | HAIR-CLIPPING DEVICE - The invention is directed to a hair-clipping device ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090265939 | Folding knife with an unlocking mechanism - A folding knife has a handle, a blade, a locking rod and an unlocking lever. The handle has a dorsal portion. The blade is pivotally mounted and selectively folded in the handle and has a notch. The notch is formed on a spine of the blade. The locking rod is mounted on the dorsal portion of the handle and has a locking end and a protrusion. The protrusion is formed on the locking end and engages the notch of the blade. The unlocking lever is pivotally mounted on the handle and has a pushing end and at least one propping block. The propping block protrudes from the unlocking lever and abuts the locking rod. Therefore, the folding knife allows users to release the blade by either directly pressing the locking rod or pushing the pushing end of the unlocking lever. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265940 | BLADED SCRAPER - The invention concerns a bladed scraper having a blade head which includes a blade receiving means for a blade (K) for cutting an item to be cut in a cutting direction (s), wherein the blade receiving means has a working side from which the blade projects out of the blade receiving means in a working position with a working cutting edge (S) which comes into use. To make working with the bladed scraper safer it is proposed that the bladed scraper has a guide for limiting a cutting movement or cutting region (B) of the bladed scraper and/or for positioning the blade head at an attack angle (β) or in an attack angle range and that the guide is connected to the bladed scraper. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265941 | Shaping device - An elongate element, in particular a catheter, has a curved shape imparted to its end by a device comprising razor blades which are mounted on a pivotal linkage mechanism. Upon pressing actuator members against the restoring force of spring elements, the razor blades are constrained by the pivotal linkage mechanism to follow a desired curved path. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265942 | Hair clippers and reversibly attachable plates therefor - According to certain embodiments of the invention, hair clippers are provided that comprise a hair cutting end and a body portion having an area adapted to be held by a user. The area adapted to be held by a user preferably comprises a material having desirably low thermal conductivity properties, which is effective to reduce the amount of heat that is transferred to a user's hand during prolonged operation of the clipper. In addition, in certain embodiments, the invention provides that the area adapted to be held by a user preferably comprises a raised three-dimensional configuration, which is effective to provide the user with an enhanced grip of the clipper. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265943 | Portable Band Saw - A portable band saw includes a serviceable/replaceable bumper system for allowing the band saw to be easily repaired if damaged from being dropped. An auxiliary handle is adjustably mounted to the band saw and is releasable from its position if subjected to a large force so as to avoid damage to the handle and tool housing. An adjustable guide shoe includes a toolless adjustment. The front and rear section of the band saw are disposed on opposite sides of a polymeric field case. Compression rods are used to isolate compression forces from the polymeric field case. An electric box assembly including a plastic component box is disposed between the field case and a front section of the band saw. A crash guard is mounted adjacent to the field case and includes a sight guide along an edge thereof and a rear blade guard formed integrally therewith. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265944 | SAW BOW FOR HANDSAW - A saw bow for a handsaw includes a saw bow body, a movable member movably mounted in a bottom of a handle of the saw bow body and movable relative to the handle along a longitudinal direction of the saw bow body, a bottom cover having a first pivotal portion pivotally connected with the handle of the saw bow body and a second pivotal portion, and a length-adjustable member having two ends respectively pivotally connected with a pivotal end of the movable member and the second pivotal portion of the bottom cover. As a result, the saw bow of the present invention can provide a congruous appearance and occupy less storage space. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265945 | Horizontal-Arm Coordinate Measuring Machine - A coordinate measuring machine comprising a base provided with guides parallel to a first X axis, a first carriage mobile on the guides along the X axis and provided with an upright, a second carriage carried by the upright and mobile along a second vertical Z axis, and a horizontal-arm carried by the second carriage and axially mobile along a third horizontal Y axis perpendicular to the X axis; a counterweight, fastened to the second carriage by means of a belt, is mobile along the Z axis within the upright and is provided with wheels in contact with side walls of the upright. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265946 | SELF-POWERED COORDINATE PROBE - A probe, connectable to a machine tool, having an electric generator ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090265947 | Bearing Alignment Tool and Method Of Use - A bearing alignment tool and method of use is provided for aligning inner and outer races of a roller bearing of the class wherein the inner and outer races of the roller bearing are axially displaceable with respect to each other in order to accommodate thermal growth of a rotating shaft. A bearing replacement procedure includes: (a) affixing the roller bearing to the shaft at its inner race; (b) disposing the shaft in a housing; (c) aligning the inner and outer races of the roller bearing with respect to each other and the housing in a predetermined spatial relationship by affixing an alignment tool to the housing, wherein the alignment tool has (i) an outer aligning surface which engages the outer race of the roller bearing; and (ii) an inner aligning surface which engages the inner race of the roller bearing; (d) removing the alignment tool from the housing; and (e) securing the housing to a fixed position on a support while maintaining the predetermined spatial relationship established in step (c). The method and alignment tool are particularly useful for quickly replacing bearings on an afterdryer of a papermachine where precision alignment and downtime are significant considerations. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265948 | Template for cutting wall board to fit fluted deck ceilings - It is extremely important that wall board form a tight seal between the top of wall board and when fluted deck is the roof that meets the wall board. The present invention relates to a template useful for preparing wall board or related building material to match the fluting pattern of fluted deck panels to form a seal between the decking panels and walls of a building. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265949 | TEMPLATE FOR CUTTING WALL BOARD TO FIT FLUTED DECK CEILINGS - It is extremely important that wall board form a tight seal between the top of wall board and when fluted deck is the roof that meets the wall board. The present invention relates to a template useful for preparing wall board or related building material to match the fluting pattern of fluted deck panels to form a seal between the decking panels and walls of a building. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265950 | REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR A WEB PRINTER - An apparatus prints on a continuous web moving in a process direction. A fiducial marker prints on a portion of the web a repeating pattern of fiducial marks at a predetermined spacing along the process direction. At least two printing stations are operatively disposed downstream of the fiducial marker, each printing station including a printhead for placing marking material suitable for a partial image on the web. A photosensor reads a fiducial mark on the web moving relative to the printing station. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265951 | REFERENCE CHART APPARATUS - A reference chart apparatus for determining cutting angles of molding strips provides a tape housing containing a pair of tape coils. The top and bottom surfaces of the tape coils are imprinted with cutting guide charts providing miter angle and blade tilt cutting data for corner angles between zero and at least 180°. In addition, the housing defines three angled cutouts measuring 52°, 45°, and 38° respectively, for determining the slope angle of a given piece of molding. Each one of the cutouts is preferably colored with a unique reference color corresponding to an appropriate cutting guide chart sharing the same reference color. A housing clamp is also provided for removably engaging the housing, allowing the housing to be stored and used in a readily accessible area, such as on a miter saw. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265952 | PORTABLE IN SITU CROP MATERIAL DRYER - A portable crop material dryer system for use with a flexible elongated bag in which harvested crop material is placed in situ. The dryer includes an internal combustion engine driving a blower for movement of air through the flexible container. The cooling system for the engine is connected to be in series flow relation to the air blower so as to heat the air and increase the drying capacity of the system. A burner may be connected to further increase the heating of the air and the power output of the engine may also be used to drive a generator for auxiliary purposes. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265953 | LAUNDRY DRYER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a dryer and a method for controlling the same. The method for controlling a dryer includes a steam supply step for supplying steam generated in a steam generator to a dram, and a hot air supply step for supply hot air generated in a hot air heater to the drum. The method according to the present invention has an advantageous effect of removing wrinkles efficiently. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265954 | Shoe and Sandal Footwear Combination - Shoes are described herein for receiving the foot of a wearer, the foot having a sole portion and an upper portion, including: a sole segment; and an upper conforming segment, wherein the upper segment is coupled to the sole segment and conforms to the surface of the upper portion of the foot of the wearer and comprises at least one opening wherein at least a portion of the foot is exposed and allowed to breathe. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265955 | FOOTWEAR HAVING AN ENCLOSED AND ARTICULATED TOE - Articles of footwear having an enclosed articulated toe portion, including a molded midsole with an integrally-molded toe cap shaped to receive a foot therein and to enclose the toes of the foot. The toe cap terminates at a position adjacent to the base of the toes of the foot. The articles additionally include an outsole affixed to the bottom of the midsole and an upper which in some embodiments is co-molded with the midsole and toe cap. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265956 | SOLE ASSEMBLY - A sole assembly suitable for use in footwear, the sole assembly including a flexible base ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090265957 | FOAM SNOWSHOE - A snowshoe including a platform for flotation and a binding for attaching the platform to a wearer's footwear. At least one of the platform and the binding can be formed at least in part from a foam material. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265958 | INTELLIGENT FOOTWEAR SYSTEMS - The invention is directed to intelligent systems for articles of footwear that adjust automatically in response to a measured performance characteristic. The intelligent systems include one or more adjustable elements coupled to a mechanism that actuates the adjustable elements in response to a signal from a sensor to modify the performance characteristic of the article of footwear. The intelligent system adjusts the performance characteristics of the article of footwear without human intervention. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265959 | Shoe Wrap and System - A shoe system includes a shoe having a sole with forward and rearward portions, the forward portion having opposed sides and including a plurality of spike elements and the rearward portion being void of spike elements. The shoe system includes a cover configured to span between the opposed sides of the forward portion lowerly adjacent the spike elements; the cover having opposed sides and including a lower layer, an intermediate layer, and an upper layer. The lower, intermediate, and upper layers are removably coupled to the shoe. The lower layer is constructed of flooring-friendly material, the intermediate layer is constructed of a yielding material, and the upper member is constructed of a porous material. The spike elements interact with the upper layer and at least a portion of the intermediate layer when the cover is lowerly adjacent the spike elements. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265960 | Protective Cover Device for a Skate Boot - A protective cover device for a skate boot comprises a panel member including a central portion spanning part of the skate tongue and two side portions extending outwardly and downwardly from the central portion to span towards respective inner and outer sides of the skate. Anchor members at the outer side anchor the panel member to the skate boot using apertures which receive portions of the skate laces therethrough. The anchor members at the outer side also form hinges onto which the panel member is pivotally coupled for selectively providing access to the laces for fastening. An anchor member at the inner side comprises a strap which is selectively fastened to a mating fastener on a bottom side of the skate boot. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265961 | Footwear as Mat-Socks - The present invention relates to functional footwear of a new concept, which adapts itself to the shape of a foot and gives a soft feeling when walking. The footwear includes: an upper foot fixing section ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090265962 | Avoidance system for locating electric cables - An avoidance system for a mobile earthmoving machine is disclosed. The avoidance system includes a sensor system configured to periodically detect a position of a cable tethered from the machine within a worksite and generate a position data set in response thereto. A controller is associated with the sensor system and configured to determine a cable avoidance region based on the position data set. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265963 | BUCKET DEBRIS GUARD - A removable and attachable debris guard for a back wall of a loader bucket or a bulldozer blade is provided with a frame that is a generally inverted U-shape with outwardly tapering side legs, and has a strong mesh screen supported on the frame. The frame includes a cross plate that extends rearwardly of the mesh screen and has attachment hooks for fitting over a top rail of a back wall of a loader bucket. The frame includes brackets for securing the legs to a forward side of the back wall. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265964 | IRONING APPLIANCE COMPRISING IDENTIFICATION MEANS FOR IDENTIFYING THE FABRIC TYPE OF ARTICLES TO BE IRONED - An ironing appliance ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090265965 | CALENDAR HANGER DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING THE SAME - The present invention relates to hanger devices to secure a tablet to a post-like support member on an upright support surface. The hanger device includes an elongated header portion, a flap panel portion extending therefrom, and an attachment element to secure the tablet. The header portion includes an opening such as an elongate slot or a plurality of bores. The support member is selectively positionable along the length of the slot or in the bores such that the tablet is suspended under the force of gravity in a skewed orientation relative to the support surface. A pouch may be securable to the panel portion so as to be interposed between it and the tablet. The present invention also relates to a calendar assembly that incorporates the hanger device as well as a calendar having a header portion allowing it to be supported in a skewed orientation. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265966 | REGISTRATION SIGN FOR VEHICLES AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a registration sign for vehicles, where the registration sign ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090265967 | Medicine Dosing Compliance System - An article and method for recording dosing compliance is provided having compliance recordation indicia printed on a compliance recordation article and a mechanism for attaching the article to a container. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265968 | POINT-OF-PURCHASE MARKETING SIGNAGE METHOD AND APPARATUS - Apparatus and method for marketing products that includes a plastic, magnetic or lenticular form, and may conform in shape and size to a corresponding product being advertised and the form may have indicia applied to the form representative of information associated with the advertised product. In another aspect, an apparatus for signage is provided that includes a plastic or similar material pocket for insertion of marketing material. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265969 | DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention provides a display device, including a display plate having a front surface and a back surface located on a side opposite to the front surface, a transparent material through which a light is transmissive being formed into the plate-like display plate; a printed member disposed on the back surface of the display plate so as to have a display portion formed therein, a first portion through which a light is transmissive and a second portion through which the light is non-transmissive being formed in the printed member by carrying out printing, the display portion being composed of at least one of a symbol, a character and a pattern by the first and second portions; and a radiating portion for radiating a light to the display portion from a portion on a side opposite to the display plate with respect to the printed member. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265970 | SIGN ATTACHMENT DEVICE - The present invention provides a sign attachment device including a body portion for attaching a sign and an attachment portion whereby, the sign attachment device provides a means for enabling a sign to be secured to at least one support member. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265971 | WRIST BAND IDENTIFICATION OF ACHIEVEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - A novel system and method is disclosed for an adjustable wristband and identification system for achievement. Disclosed is a system which includes attachable/removable features such as band, badges, and stripes which can be attached or removed from a wristband to identify accomplishment, rank, or position along with a method of production and use. Additionally the use of multiple colored bands and identifiers is disclosed to identify different branches or levels used in combination with identifiers which are removed or attached to show position within the level to create a complete system for identification of achievement. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265972 | Sheet holders - A novel sheet holder either with or without a board. The sheet holder comprises a base angle plate and a holding angle plate, connected by extension springs for toggling said holding angle plate between a closed position for holding said sheet and an open position for removing said sheet. Two pegs and a rubber block with groove are installed for increasing the number of held sheets and more securely holding the mounted sheets. The present sheet holding board can be rotatably mounted to the back of a picture frame with locking feature. The sheet holder without board can be applied for holding advertisement sheet for indoor and outdoor display. Novel art hanging and control system will raise and lock the art for display, and lower it to a reachable level for display change. This art may include an art sheet, 3D art, or a computer monitor showing advertisement message. For outdoor display, a clear vinyl cover can be employed for holding an art sheet and protect it from UV radiation, rain and wind damage. A spring or weight load can be employed to maintain the art to be displayed in its uppermost position and leveled. Such spring and weight load can also be used in a flagpole for such benefit. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265973 | QUICK-ASSEMBLY BREECH PLUG FOR MUZZLELOADER FIREARMS - The invention relates to a quick-assembly breech plug for muzzleloader firearms, allowing a quick assembly and disassembly and being extremely practical, simple to manufacture and having a low cost, wherein said breech plug comprises a cylindrical body ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090265974 | "MOVING RED DOT" SIGHTING DEVICE - Improved “moving red dot” sighting device, including a fixed light source ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090265975 | Weighted Fishing Lure Having Interchangeable Lure Body - A fishing lure having a reusable and interchangeable lure body is generally disclosed. The lure body can be changed without having to cut and retie the fishing line to the fishing lure. The fishing lure has two separate components that can be interchanged: the weighted hook and the lure body. A fishing line can be tied to the weighted hook. Different lure bodies can be affixed to the weighted hook to be fished. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265976 | Tree snake fence - The Snake Fence (1), especially for catching snakes. The netting is attached to elastic or non-elastic cord (2) which is wrapped around a tree, tree limb, or any natural or manmade surface. (3) The cord is attached to the netting and the netting is overlapped. (4) It is the single, double, or multiple layering of netting that catches the snakes and holds the snakes. The snakes cannot extricate themselves from the netting. The netting is proportional in size to the snake being caught; the elastic or non-elastic cord is proportional in size to the tree, tree limb, or any natural or manmade surface. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265977 | Portable Insect Misting System - A portable, light-activated, mist sprayer system comprising direct current power supply, a container of treating fluid at a desired concentration; a motor and pump that are activated at the appropriate time as determined by the switch or timer; at least one sprayer nozzle that will dispense a mist containing the treating fluid whenever the pump is operating; and a timer that turns off the pump after a preset interval to terminate the spraying cycle. A preferred utility for the system of the invention is spraying dilute solutions of insecticide or insect repellent in a mobile fashion while in areas away from a power source or away from larger stored amounts of insecticides. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265978 | ROTARY REGENERATIVE CHEMICAL LOOPING COMBUSTION - Chemical looping combustion of coal utilizing a rotating regenerative assembly to expose coal particles to alternating conditions of oxidation and regeneration. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265979 | Visual Attenuation Compositions and Methods of Using the Same - According to one aspect of the present invention, a visual attenuation composition is provided to be applicable to a landscape to visually attenuate or camouflage the landscape to approximate color characteristics of the surrounding terrain. The visual attenuation composition includes a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and combinations thereof, and optionally an additive selected from the group consisting of a flocculent, a tackifier, a stabilizer, and combinations thereof. The visual attenuation composition can be formulated to impart colorfastness as applied for a period of up to 6 weeks or longer. The visual attenuation composition described herein can be premixed with an erosion control medium or a blended mulch product described herein to impart desirable color and colorfastness. Alternatively, the erosion control medium and the blended mulch product can be applied to a ground surface prior to coloring and or color reinforcement with the visual attenuation composition. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265980 | Visual Attenuation Compositions and Methods of Using the Same - According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a visual attenuation composition applicable to a landscape to visually attenuate or camouflage the landscape to approximate color characteristics of the surrounding terrain. The visual attenuation composition includes a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and combinations thereof, and optionally includes an additive selected from the group consisting of a flocculent, a tackifier, a stabilizer, and combinations thereof. The visual attenuation composition may further include a liquid medium such as water to form a slurry suitable for spray application. The visual attenuation composition described herein can be combined with a soil treatment product to impart desirable color and colorfastness. Alternatively, the soil treatment product can be first applied to the landscape prior to the application of the visual attenuation composition. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265981 | Flowerpot for Arranging Flowers and Growing Plants - Disclosed is a flowerpot for arranging flowers and growing plants having dual-container construction, i.e. including an external container for containing water and an internal container having a number of holes formed thereon, so that water can be easily added or changed, aesthetic impression can be improved by various decorations, and flowers or plants can be stably supported. The flowerpot includes an external container for containing water; an internal container positioned to contact an inner surface of the external container and having a number of holes formed on a lower portion of the internal container; and a length-adjustable multi-functional support member placed on a central portion of a lower surface of the internal container in an upright position. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265982 | PLANT PACKAGE AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME USING A THERMOPLASTIC FLOWER POT - A flower pot in combination with a retaining medium for holding and retaining a floral grouping. The flower pot includes a base portion defining a receiving space for receiving at least a portion of the retaining medium so as to hold and retain the retaining medium. The base portion is constructed of a thermoformed plastic material, and has an upper end, a lower end, and a sidewall extending between the upper end and the lower end. The sidewall is substantially devoid of overlapping folds and has decorative ornamentation associated with at least a portion of the sidewall. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265983 | PLANTING BASE, PLANTING BODY, PLANTING BASE UNIT, PLANTING SYSTEM, AND PLANTING METHOD - There is provided a planting base, a planting body, a planting system, and a planting method capable of effectively supplying water to the entire region of a greening target area. For that purpose, a planting body is composed of a planting base in which intersected groove lines are formed on one surface and a water-impermeable layer is formed on the bottom surface of the groove line, and a plant layer which is fixed to a surface on which a groove line of the planting base is formed and has a pre-grown ground cover plant. A water supply pipe is buried in the groove line to form a planting system. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265984 | FLORAL CONTAINER AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A flexible floral container comprising an inner membrane for acting as a reservoir or “catch basin” to minimize water spillage when the flexible floral container having a fluid medium therein is tipped over. The stems of a floral grouping disposed in the flexible floral container provide structural support to the flexible floral container and cooperate to maintain the flexible floral container in a substantially erect condition. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265985 | METHOD OF CONTAINING A FLORAL GROUPING OR POTTED PLANT - A method of containing a floral grouping or potted plant in a sleeve is disclosed. The sleeve has first and second panels, and at least a portion of at least one of the first and second panels is constructed of at least two layers of material. At least a portion of the at least two layers of material may be connected. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265986 | Helical Plant Growing System - A helical plant growing system for efficiently growing various types of plants. The helical plant growing system generally includes a reservoir, a support column including a passageway, wherein the support column is fluidly connected to the reservoir. A pump is fluidly connected between the reservoir and the support column. A plant bed extends outwardly from the support column opposite the reservoir, wherein the plant bed is comprised of a helical configuration. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265987 | DECOUPLED FLUIDIZED BED GASIFYING METHOD AND GASIFYING APPARATUS OF SOLID FUEL - The invention relates to a solid fuel decoupled fluidized bed gasifying method and a gasifying apparatus. By physically separately performing drying and pyrolyzing of fuel, gasification of char, and tar/hydrocarbon reforming, the interactions between the separated chemical reactions and physical processes during fluidized bed gasification can be utilized. Specifically, in a fluidized bed reactor having two reaction chambers, drying and pyrolyzing of fuel, gasification of char, and tar/hydrocarbon reforming are performed, respectively, the reforming of tar/hydrocarbon is promoted through the catalytic effect of the char, and the evaporated fuel moisture is provided to the char gasification and tar/hydrocarbon reforming as an effective reaction agent. Accordingly, the tar content in product gas can be reduced, the use amount of external steam can be reduced, the overall efficiency of gasification can be improved, and this technique can also be applied to the processing of high water-containing fuel. This gasifying method not only can be applied to individual fluidized bed gasification, but can contribute to the design of a combustor that combusts unreacted char, and to advanced decoupled fluidized bed gasification. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265988 | Hydrogenation Of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons For Syngas Production - A method of hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons for syngas production is presented. A hydrogenation feed reactor stream is introduced into a hydrogenation reactor, thereby producing a reformer feed stream. The reformer feed stream is introduced into a reformer, thereby producing a crude syngas stream. The crude syngas stream is introduced into a water gas shift converter, thereby producing a hydrogen-rich stream. The hydrogen-rich stream is separated in a separation means, thereby producing a carbon dioxide-rich stream and a hydrogen product stream. At least a portion of the hydrogen product stream is combined with a refinery fuel gas stream, and a natural gas stream, to form the hydrogenation reactor feed stream. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265989 | DEVICE FOR OPENING AND/OR CLOSING A PIVOTING CHASSIS PIECE - A device for opening and/or closing a pivoting body piece ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090265990 | SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING HAND HYGIENE - The invention relates generally to the field of hand sanitation, and particularly to a systems that encourage or compel the use of a hand sanitizer in order to open or unlock a door, unlock an access panel or drawer, or use a shared electronic device. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265991 | SASH WINDOWS - A sash window includes a support device disposed on a lower end portion of each sash and including a pivot shaft for pivotally supporting the sash relative to a window frame, and a latch device disposed on an upper end portion of the sash for interlocking engagement with each jamb member to lock the sash in position against pivotal movement relative to the window frame. The window frame has a holder member for holding the pivot shaft in position against movement in inward and outward directions of the sash window when the sash is in a fully closed position. A first reinforcement member is mounted in at least one sash rail, and a second reinforcement member is mounted in a portion of each jamb member adapted for engagement with the latch device in the fully closed state of the sash, so as to indirectly reinforce the jamb member portion from inside the jamb member. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265992 | Door Operator for Controlling a Door and Method of Same - A door operator for controlling operation of a door, the door operator having a motor to open the door against a spring force, the door operator further comprising a door position sensor for transmitting a signal indicative of door position; and among other things, calculates a door moment of inertia based on a net torque and the time for the door to reach a predetermined angle from the closed position. Also provided is a door operator that compares door speed to a desired door speed based on a door speed-position profile and generates a door speed error signal and minimizes the door speed error signal by adjusting the braking load resulting from charging a chargeable battery using the motor as a generator. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265993 | INTEGRATED WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY - A window regulator assembly is described that comprises a window having a rear, front, bottom, and top edge, front and rear window run channels in which the rear and front window edges reversibly move, a plurality of carrier plates in contact with the bottom edge of the window, a plurality of pulleys, a plurality of pulley attachments, a cable wire, and a drive unit. Many of the components of the window regulator assembly may be formed from a thermoplastic material. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265994 | DOOR OPENING ASSISTING DEVICE - A door-opening assisting structure eliminates exclusive operating members and provides enhanced operability and reliability by operating in sync with the opening of a door. A passive member connected to a door closer, urges the door to move in the door-closing direction, rotates forward and backwards accompanying the opening and closing of the door. This moves transmission members forward and backwards in the direction of the opening and closing of the door, respectively. An opening spring urges the transmission member to move in the same in the direction as the opening of the door. The spring is locked in a release-pressure-storing state after accumulating release pressure as a result of the movement of the transmission member. The opening spring applies release pressure due to the rotation of the passive member within the predetermined angle region of the passive member when the door is beginning to open, and then is locked in the release-pressure-storing state. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265995 | Door Leaf - A door leaf for external sliding doors of railway cars. The door leaf includes a frame and at least one partially transparent panel. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265996 | Sash Lock With Forced Entry Resistance - A sash lock mechanism includes a handle, a housing adapted to be supported by a sash window assembly, the housing having an opening receiving the handle therethrough, and a rotor coupled to the handle. The rotor is moveable between at least a locked position and an unlocked position by movement of the handle. The sash lock mechanism also includes a locking mechanism that contains a pivotable member pivotably connected to the housing. The pivotable member is pivotable between a first position and a second position. When the rotor is in the locked position and the pivotable member is in the first position, the pivotable member confronts the rotor to prevent movement of the rotor to the unlocked position. When the pivotable member is in the second position, the pivotable member does not prevent movement of the rotor. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265997 | Sash Lock With Forced Entry Resistance - A sash lock mechanism includes a handle, a housing adapted to be supported by a sash window assembly, the housing having an opening receiving the handle therethrough, and a rotor coupled to the handle. The rotor is moveable between at least a locked position and an unlocked position by movement of the handle. The sash lock mechanism also includes a locking mechanism that contains a pivotable member pivotably connected to the housing. The pivotable member is pivotable between a first position and a second position. When the rotor is in the locked position and the pivotable member is in the first position, the pivotable member confronts the rotor to prevent movement of the rotor to the unlocked position. When the pivotable member is in the second position, the pivotable member does not prevent movement of the rotor. | 2009-10-29 |
20090265998 | SEALING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a sealing element for sealing off component groups capable of being positioned in relation to one another, for use, in particular, in the vehicle and building technology sector, the sealing element has a first seal part | 2009-10-29 |
20090265999 | WINDOW WEATHERSEAL WITH MOLDED WEATHERSTRIP - The invention concerns the field of window seals to be encased in a frame, in general a motor vehicle door frame. The seal is intended to be in contact with part of the perimeter of a window and comprises a guide slot strip consisting of two upward segments and an upper segment, and a sealing strip extending between a low part of one of said upward segments and a high part of the other of said upward segments. The sealing strip is moulded in a single piece and comprises an upward curved part, and is attached at least at its upper end to one of the upward segments of the guide slot strip. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266000 | Weather strip for motor vehicle - A weather strip for a motor vehicle, which is capable of meeting the need for the provision of a lightweight motor vehicle, and exhibiting a great holding force against a flange of a vehicle body. The weather strip includes a trim portion having a generally U-shaped cross-section and a tubular seal portion. The trim portion includes an outer side wall, a bottom wall and an inner side wall, flange holding lips extend in an interior of the trim portion, and the tubular seal portion is formed near a center of an exterior surface of the bottom wall via a neck portion. An exterior surface of a corner portion between the bottom wall and the outer side wall, and an exterior surface of a corner portion between the bottom wall and the inner side wall are respectively formed to have an angle of 90° through 100°, angular parts of both the corner portions are formed with a radius of curvature of 0.2 mm through 2.0 mm, and the outer side wall, the bottom wall and the inner side wall respectively exhibit a JIS hardness of 75 through 100, and are respectively formed of a hard material of rubber or a thermoplastic elastomer with an apparent specific gravity of not less than 0.8. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266001 | PROCESS OF MAKING A LAMINATE AND LAMINATE FORMED THEREBY - A process of making a laminate and laminate formed thereby and a process of making an abrasive laminate and laminate formed thereby include providing a first moving sheet having a first side and a second side, applying active foaming material in a pre-mixed form to the first side, providing a second moving sheet having a first side and second side, the second sheet provided in a manner such that the first side of the second sheet contacts the foaming material to form an uncured laminate and maintaining the first sheet and the second sheet at a predetermined distance relative to one another during a curing period of the foaming material such that the foaming material bonds to the first sheet and the second sheet and upon curing forms a laminate. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266002 | POLISHING PAD AND METHOD OF USE - Polishing pads of varying compositions for use in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and methods of manufacturing and using such pads. Examples of such polishing pads include two phases, one of which may be a high modulus, low wear material that maintains a stable texture when subject to a conditioning process (e.g., polyoxymethylene, Delrin, polyamide-imide (Torlon), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and/or polysulfone), and the other of which may be a material having a polishing ability (e.g., a polyurethane material). | 2009-10-29 |
20090266003 | SNOW RETENTION MECHANISM - A snow guard and snow guard cover are provided which allow the cover to be attached to the snow guard to conceal the snow guard from view. The cover allows the snow guard to better match the finish of the roof, and protects the snow guard from sunlight. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266004 | COMPOSITE WIND TURBINE TOWER AND A METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A method for fabricating a tower or component thereof for use with a wind turbine is disclosed. The method comprises weaving a fibrous tow in a shape corresponding to the shape of the tower or component to form a flexible textile preform; and laminating the flexible textile preform to form a composite shell. Also disclosed is a wind turbine assembly comprising a composite wind turbine tower and a wind turbine coupled to the tower. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266005 | BUILDING ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS - A building accessible to persons, comprising at least one wall element at least substantially made of corrugated material, as well as at least two profiled connecting elements for fitting the wall element therebetween, each connecting element comprising a profile having an at least substantially U-shaped cross-section for receiving edges of the wall element between the legs of the U-shaped cross-section. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266006 | Modular assembly - A modular assembly structured to assume either a shipping container configuration or a building unit configuration including a frame comprising a plurality of support members and defining both a part of the building unit configuration and shipping unit configuration. A plurality of frame panels are movably connected to the frame and disposable in either a closed position or an opened position so as to respectively and at least partially define either the shipping unit configuration or the building unit configuration. The plurality of unit panels are movably connected to the frame and disposable outwardly therefrom to collectively define end wall portions and ceiling portions of the building unit configuration wherein the unit panels may be stored within the interior of the frame. An erection assembly is selectively disposable in an assembled position exteriorly of the frame and supported thereon so as to facilitate the assembly of at least some of the frame panels and/or unit panels. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266007 | WILDLIFE EXCLUDER - A device for removing and excluding wildlife from the exterior of a structure includes a flange portion, angled, typically 90 degrees so it can be fitted in corners and other locations where it is best suited for use. A tubular portion or cone is formed integrally with and extends from the flange for positioning over an opening in a structure or house at various locations. The cone is angled in a range of 30 to 90 degrees, preferably closer to 45 degrees to prevent reentry by wildlife. The interior surface of the cone is also highly polished. The first end of the cone at the flange has a somewhat oval shape and a narrower opening at the opposite end that is in communication with the outside atmosphere. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266008 | Support For The Building Industry And Method for The Production Of A Pipe Of A Support for The Building Industry - The invention relates to a support for the building industry, comprising a pipe ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090266009 | Pistol for injecting a sealing product formed by mixing at least two solutions - The pistol is used for injecting through a hole a sealing product formed by a mixture of at least two solutions. It comprises a tubular injection system which is fed, notably under pressure, with each of said solutions, and which ends with an injection head capable of penetrating into the injection hole. The tubular system includes for each solution, an independent transfer conduit emerging from the end of the injection head, so that the mixing of the solutions is performed outside the injection head. Preferably, the first transfer conduit is a tube with a circular cross-section and the other transfer conduit(s) has(have) an annular cross-section, being delimited by one or several tubes arranged concentrically around the first transfer conduit. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266010 | MODULAR PANEL - A modular panel, the panel comprising a first member including a top surface and a bottom surface; an optional second member joined to the bottom surface of the first member; at least two reinforcing elements integrally disposed on the bottom of the first member; at least two elements integrally disposed on the bottom surface of the first member or on the second member for affixing and/or aligning the modular panel to at least two support members, each support member including a top surface; and a support flange integrally disposed about the periphery of the first member for engaging the top surface of the support member. The modular panel being constructed of a thermoplastic material or metal. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266011 | ROOF COVERING FOR A BUILDING HAVING A ROOF WITH STRUCTURED ROOF TILES AND A STRUCTURE PROJECTING OUT FROM THE ROOF SURFACE, SUCH AS A CHIMNEY, A WINDOW, A WALL, OR VENTILATING PIPE - A roof covering for a building having a roof with structured roof tiles and a structure projecting out from the roof surface, such as a chimney, a window, a wall, or ventilating pipe. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266012 | HURRICANE SHUTTER SYSTEM - A shutter assembly for protecting an opening in a structure. The shutter assembly includes a first shutter and a second shutter. Each of the shutters have an attachment end and a free end and defining a width between the corresponding attachment end and the corresponding free end and each present an outer surface. An impact-resistant sheet is disposed on each outer surface. A plurality of hinges are adapted to pivotally couple each shutter to the structure at the attachment end for allowing the shutter to pivot between an open position and a closed position. A crossbar is sized to span the first shutter and the second shutter and terminate at or before the attachment ends of the shutters. A plurality of studs are disposed in linear alignment across the shutters. The crossbar is adapted to engage the studs for securing the shutters in the closed position. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266013 | End cap for a corrugated hurricane shutter within an H-header - An end cap for an H-shaped header bar used to secure a corrugated hurricane shutter attachable to a window frame and having a generally inverted U-shaped pocket adapted in size to receive an upper margin of the hurricane shutter and the end cap at each end of the header bar. The header bar cooperates with a lower support channel also attached to the window frame to support and secure the hurricane shutter over the window. An end cap is positionable and attachable within an inner upright side of the pocket to engage with the upper corner of the hurricane shutter preventing substantial lateral expansion movement or corrugation deformation from being struck by flying objects during heavy hurricane wind. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266014 | WINDOW WITH MULTIPLE MOUNTING FLANGES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION - A building window for mounting to a rough opening defined in a stud frame wall. The building window includes at least one sheet of transparent or translucent material set in at least one sash which, in turn, is disposed in a frame. The frame includes a first mounting flange that extends outward from an outer surface of the frame in a direction approximately parallel to the plane of the at least one sheet of transparent or translucent material. The frame also includes a second mounting flange that extends outward from a first side of the frame in a direction approximately perpendicular to the plane of the at least one sheet of transparent or translucent material. The second mounting flange is configured and arranged to be secured to a perimeter edge of the rough opening defined in the stud frame wall. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266015 | WINDOWS, DOORS AND GLAZING ASSEMBLIES THEREFOR - The specification discloses a window or door, and glazing assemblies therefor, wherein the glazing assemblies include a first pane of glass with an exterior surface coated with a smooth, hardened silica-containing coating, and an opposite surface coated with at least one layer of a low emissivity coating. In one embodiment, a second pane of glass is joined to and spaced from the first pane of glass by a polymeric spacer. In a second embodiment, a third pane of glass is laminated to the second pane, and in a third embodiment, a third pane of glass coated on its interior surface with a low emissivity coating is joined to and spaced from the second pane by a polymeric spacer. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266017 | BATTEN RISER ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a batten riser assembly that is used to install battens for tile roofs. The batten riser assembly can be used to prolong the life of tile roofs since it is made of waterproof materials. The batten riser assembly uses flexible strips that can be easily folded in a compact package and can be installed in a quick and easy manner. The batten riser assembly can be used in conjunction with a marker tape to speed installation. The batten riser assembly is designed to prevent the damming of water that penetrates the tile roof. The batten riser assembly provides a simple and easy way for installers to comply with building codes. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266018 | DECK DRAINAGE SYSTEM - An elongate channel insert configured for installation between elongate structural members to prevent water from flowing through an overlying structure into the area beneath the structural members includes a U-shaped hook on a first side of the insert that goes over the top and both sides of a joist, an L-shaped ledge on the other side of the channel insert prevents the inserts from becoming off center as they are placed side by side on joists across the entire width of a deck with the base of the insert angled along its length such that water captured within the channel will drain from one end of the insert to the other. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266019 | MODULAR FLOORING ASSEMBLIES - A modular flooring assembly including a flooring component adhered to a tray substrate is described. The modular flooring assembly may be interconnected with additional modular flooring assemblies to form a modular floor suitable for most flooring applications. The flooring component may be tile or wood or other materials commonly used in flooring applications. Convention fill-in grout or a snap-in grout may be used with the modular flooring assemblies. One suitable snap-in grout is a right angle grout member. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266020 | MOULDED PANEL JOINT CAULKING MEANS - A caulking strip ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090266021 | Covering device for floor coverings - A covering device for floor coverings with a profiled cover ( | 2009-10-29 |
20090266022 | Indoor/outdoor interlocking deck tile device - A deck tile device includes a base support member having one or more barrels each having a hub extended upwardly from a bottom wall and spaced from the barrel for forming an annular space between the barrel and the hub and having one or more slots formed in the hub for forming one or more spring blade, and one or more deck tile members each having one or more stems for engaging with the bores of the hubs and for coupling the deck tile members to the base support member, and the stem includes an enlarged head for engaging with the hub and for easily and quickly securing the deck tile members to the base support member without additional fasteners and tools. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266023 | ADHESIVE PROJECTION POINTS FOR ROOFING ELEMENTS - A roofing element such as a concrete tile is provided that includes a body portion extending between a head end and a nose end. The body portion includes a lower surface, an upper surface, and a protrusion that is disposed substantially adjacent the nose end and extends downwardly from the lower surface. The protrusion is disposed on the lower surface such that when a nose end of a second roofing element is installed vertically above a head end of a first roofing element and overlapping by at least 3 inches, the protrusion of the second roofing element is positioned substantially above an aperture defined in the head end of the first roofing element. The protrusion reduces a distance between the aperture of the first roofing element and the nose end of the second roofing element, which increases the likelihood that the adhesive will securely join the first roofing element with the second roofing element. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266024 | MOMENT-RESISTING JOINT AND SYSTEM - The present invention is directed toward a novel moment resisting connection system, for use, but not limited to, with a pony-truss bridge system. The connection system comprises multi-hollow sections that can be, but are not limited to, extruded aluminum and a joint or node connector that can be casted, milled, forged or made by any other means. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266025 | INSULATION BOARD WITH AIR/RAIN BARRIER COVERING AND WATER-REPELLENT COVERING - A previously formed unitary building exterior envelope product is provided, comprising: a mineral fiber insulation board including a binder having a hydrophobic agent and is resistant to liquid water-penetration and has first and second major surfaces, an exterior facing material, which resists air infiltration and liquid water penetration, laminated to the first major surface, the exterior facing material being permeable to water vapor, and a continuous interior facing laminated to the second major surface, so that the second major surface is resistant to liquid water-penetration and is permeable to water vapor. The section of product is mounted to an exterior side of a plurality of framing members of an exterior wall of a building, so that the interior facing faces the framing members. An exterior layer is mounted to the framing members using a connection device that passes through the section of product, with the facing material facing the exterior layer. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266026 | Method For Repairing A Utility Pole In Place - A method of repairing a utility pole in place. The method comprises excavating soil from around the utility pole to expose a portion of the pole surface below the ground line, and adhering a plurality of prefabricated sleeve segments to the surface of the utility pole to form a circumferential sleeve. The plurality of sleeve segments are positioned to extend above and below the ground line and have side edges that each overlap an edge of an adjacent sleeve segment. The hole around the pole is then filled, such as with a slurry of soil, water and sodium silicate. This method may be beneficially used on wooden utility poles that have experienced decay, in order to restore strength to the pole. | 2009-10-29 |
20090266027 | BRICK TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A masonry or brick transport device is provided and is operable for receiving and retaining an array of bricks or other masonry products thereon such that masonry workers can easily lift, carry and transport the masonry products from one location (a storage location) to another (an installation location). The brick transport device provided includes a base frame carriage having at least two side rails and at least one interposing cross rail attached thereto. At least one, but preferably two, fork(s) operable for engaging and supporting a brick array are provided to the cross rail. Further, handle bars are provided for permitting a pair of workers to lift and transport the device. Optionally, a hook may be provided to the frame carriage for carrying a bucket or like device. | 2009-10-29 |