| 44th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
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| 20110266734 | Lock mechanism for bar clamp - A bar clamp includes a handgrip; a fixed jaw carrier; a slide bar comprising two opposite wing members; a moveable jaw carrier and comprising a transverse channel, a trough extending from center of the channel to one end of the channel, a bottom recess, and two opposite stop members in the recess wherein the slide bar passes the channel with the wing members being stopped by the trough in a locked position; and a U-shaped spring-actuated lock assembly in the recess and comprising inverted U-shaped opposite first and second lock members being engaged with the wing members in the locked position, and first and second projections between the lock members and a bottom of the lock assembly and being engaged with the stop members in the locked position. Pushing the locking assembly until being stopped will disengage the lock members from the wing members. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266735 | CLAMPING DEVICE - A clamping device includes two springs, a first barrel, and a second barrel. Each of the two springs includes a first end and a second end. The first barrel is attached to the first ends of the springs, and includes a number of first clamping portions, a number of first slots, and a first receiving space. The first clamping portions and the first slots are alternately arranged around the first receiving space. The second barrel is attached to the second ends of the springs and received in the first receiving space. The second barrel includes a number of second clamping portions, a number of second slots, and a second receiving space. The second clamping portions and the second slots are alternately arranged around the second receiving space. The second barrel is rotatable relative to the first barrel in the first receiving space between a first position and a second position. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266736 | VAPOR DRYER HAVING HYDROPHILIC END EFFECTOR - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an apparatus and methods for rinsing and drying substrates. One embodiment provides an end effector comprising a body having a contact tip for contacting an edge area of a substrate, wherein the end effector is configured to support the substrate while the substrate is in a rinsing bath and while the substrate is being dried from the rinsing bath, and the contact tip comprises a hydrophilic material. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266737 | CALCULATING BOOKLET SHEET LENGTH USING TONER THICKNESS - A booklet is produced including an outer sheet and an inner sheet folded and nested together. A print image having a thickness is printed where it is between the two sheets when they nest together. A cut length is calculated using the thicknesses of the sheets and the thickness of the print image, so that when the sheets are folded and the inner sheet is nested into the outer sheet, the edges of the inner sheet will not protrude beyond the edges of the outer sheet. The inner sheet is cut to the calculated cut length either before or after printing. The cut inner sheet and the outer sheet are folded and nested together to produce the booklet. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266738 | Sheet processing apparatus and image forming apparatus - A sheet processing apparatus includes pairs of rollers being sheet conveying units that convey recording sheets that are sheet media, a binding tray in which a plurality of recording sheets conveyed by the pairs of rollers are stacked and the recording sheets are retained as a paper bundle, and a stapler being a binding unit that performs a binding process on the paper bundle retained in the binding tray. Target positions on the paper bundle are adjusted by moving both of two jogger fences in an R direction to move the paper bundle in the sheet width direction so as to displace the paper bundle with respect to the stapler. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266739 | SAWTOOTH JOG FOR MULTI-COPY/MULTI-SET OUTPUT - A method of positioning copy or subsets for the easy insertion of tabs thereinto that includes creating a shingled boundary between subsets, with the top sheets of all subsets in the same position, but with the rest of each subset progressively offset so that the last page of the upper subset is significantly offset from the top sheet of the next subset in sawtooth fashion. As a result, the subsets can then be separated from one side more easily and tabs or other pages can be manually inserted with minimal difficulty. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266740 | TAB SHEET INSERTION APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus has a tab sheet supply unit and a control unit. The tab sheet supply unit supplies tab sheets of an identical type from an identical sheet supply tray as a chapter tab sheet to be inserted at a breakpoint of a first level of classification of a document to be printed, as well as a section tab sheet to be inserted at a breakpoint of a second level that is a finer level of classification than the first level of classification. The control unit causes the tab sheet contained in the sheet supply tray to be discharged as an unnecessary tab sheet, if the tab position of the tab sheet to be supplied next from the sheet supply tray does not match with the tab position of the tab sheet to be inserted next during the printing of the document, until both of the tab positions match. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266741 | PAPER SHEETS HANDLING APPARATUS - A paper money handling apparatus comprises a service mechanism unit for delivery of a paper sheet or sheets, a counting processing unit for counting of a paper sheet or sheets, a stacker for storing of a paper sheet or sheets, and conveyance paths for conveyance of a paper sheet or sheets to the service mechanism unit, the counting processing unit, and the stacker. The apparatus further comprises connection guides provided between the conveyance paths and the stackers to perform delivery of a paper sheet or sheets, a motor, a cam and a solenoid, which switch the connection guides to a connected state to connect the same to the conveyance paths and the stackers to enable delivery of a paper sheet or sheets and to an evacuated state to release the connection. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266742 | SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND RECORDING APPARATUS - An apparatus includes a first conveyance unit configured to convey a sheet, a first guide located downstream of the first conveyance unit in a conveyance direction and configured to guide a first side end of the conveyed sheet, a skew unit configured to convey the sheet in an oblique direction to come closer to the first guide, a second guide configured to contact a second side end opposite the first side end to guide the second side end, a second conveyance unit located downstream of the first guide in the conveyance direction, and a control unit configured to perform control so that, after conveying the sheet by the skew unit with the first guide contacting the first side end while the second guide is separated from the second side end, the second guide moves to a position close to the second side end. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266743 | SHEET FEEDER HAVING MANUAL FEED TRAY, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A sheet feeder includes: a housing; a sheet feeding mechanism and a manual feed tray and that is mounted pivotably to the housing. The manual feed tray can assume a first posture that is closed relative to the housing, and a second posture that is open relative to the housing. A link couples the housing with the manual feed tray and pivots with a pivoting movement of the manual feed tray to hold the second posture of the manual feed tray. A posture changing mechanism permits the manual feed tray to pivot farther in an opening direction from the second posture when a load acts on a sheet mounting surface and causes the manual feed tray to assume a third posture while being held by the link. A posture holding mechanism holds the third posture of the manual feed tray. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266744 | Flip coin bouncer - The present invention, hereinafter referred as the Flip Coin Bouncer, is a variation on the classic game of Quarters. The object of the Flip Coin Bouncer is to flip a coin toward a specially designed goal in an effort to force opponents to take a drink. The game's playing unit is fashioned from a durable wood, cardboard, or plastic material, and measures approximately five and one-half inches in length, three and one-half inches in width, and one to one and one-half inches in depth. The base consists of an angled incline, culminating in an attached goal post. Shaped as a rectangle or, in another embodiment, as a pennant, the goal contains a centrally positioned hole for coins to pass through. The goal, as well as the base, is decorated with various sports themed logos. To support the goal within the base, a pen or similar object is attached and reflects the goal post. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266745 | MULTI-DIRECTION SLOT MACHINE PAY LINES - Slot machines utilize one or more pay lines on which a combination of symbols are lined up to determine whether a particular pay line wagered is a winner according to a pay table that shows winning combinations with associated pays. Players are able to place wagers or bets of varying amounts on the pay lines and the machine pays out based on the amount wagered and the number of winning pay line combinations displayed. The present invention enhances game play by offering players the opportunity to choose whether to wager on a pay line that runs right-to-left or left-to-right without changing the probabilities of winning. Or, alternatively, of offering the player the option to wager on pay lines that run in both directions with a weighting of the win probabilities. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266746 | GAME APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A BOGGLE brand word game apparatus having a plurality of dice enclosed in an interior chamber formed in upper and lower container shells. A dice collector, a lens and a ring shaped collar are connected to the upper container shell, and a ring shaped cam, a dice platform and an alignment plate are mounted to the lower container shell. The collar includes a flange extending from an inner surface, and the cam includes a flange extending from an outer surface. The cam, when fastened to the lower container shell, captures the platform. Rotation of the upper container shell in a first direction, when the lower container shell is held stationary, causes the cam to move the platform to enlarge the dice chamber. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266747 | CRAPS-BASED SIDE WAGER FOR BLACKJACK CARD GAME - A card game of Blackjack including a novel side wager. If a Player has made the side wager, two dice are rolled. If the sum of the two rolled dice is 2, 3 or 12, the side bet is automatically lost similar to the Come-Out roll in the game of craps. If the dice sum is 7 or 11, the side bet is automatically won. If the dice sum is anything other, a Point is established. As in traditional Blackjack, each Player is dealt two cards face up, and the Dealer is dealt two cards—one face up. A Player wins the side bet if one of their dealt cards has a face value equal to the Point, or if the sum of their dealt cards equals the Point. Several variations on the basic game method are described. According to one variation, the side wager is resolved uniformly for all Players that have made the optional side wager based on the Dealer's initial up card or on the Dealer's first two cards when both are revealed. The invention may be implemented as a live table game in conjunction with the card game Blackjack, or in electronic implementations were the cards, playing surface, and dice are simulated on a display screen through the action of a non-transitory computer readable medium coded with instructions and executed by a processor. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266748 | CARD BLOCK STRUCTURE FOR CARD BOXES - A card block structure for card boxes comprises a card block strut, a solenoid valve and a card box. The card box holds at least one poker card and has an outlet with a round hole run through by the card block strut. The card block strut is located on the solenoid valve and driven to extend or shrink. The card block strut can be extended upwards above the round hole to block the poker card or shrunk to sink into the round hole without blocking the poker card. Through a controller and game rules, the card block strut can be sunk into the round hole while dealing cards so that the poker card can be drawn from the card box. When dealing cards is not desired, the card block strut is protruded above the round hole to block the poker card from being drawn from the card box. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266749 | PUSH BUTTON PUZZLE WITH INTERNAL LOCKING MECHANISM - A puzzle toy that includes a plurality of push buttons that normally project from the surface of a cubic or spherical body. As the buttons are pushed in one at a time a latching mechanism residing within the body holds the buttons in a pushed-inwardly state, given a correct sequence of a subset of the buttons was pushed, deduced by logic and memory and including a chance mechanism. However if an incorrect sequence of the selected subset of button pushing is employed all the buttons so far pushed in will all pop back out at the same time at or before the time the last button is pushed in, forcing the player to start all over. The puzzle is solved when all buttons are pushed in flush with the body of the toy. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266750 | WAGERING GAME COMBINING CARDS AND DICE - A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to implement a wagering game that involves both cards and dice. A plurality of rows (e.g., six or other amount) can be dealt face down (or up). Players place wager(s) on individual betting areas (circles) that correspond to particular card values. A plurality of dice can be rolled which can be totaled, and the point total of the rolled dice is used to determine which row is selected. The selected row is turned over, and if the cards qualify for a winning payout, then any wager(s) placed on that row is paid a payout. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266751 | STATIC-BALANCE-EFFECT GAME TABLE - A static-balance-effect game table includes a table stand and a tablet. The table stand has two frame racks, a reception space, a base component and two connection components. The two frame racks are arranged in a symmetric manner and each has an inner end opposite to each other. Each frame rack includes two frame members individual and symmetric to each other. Each frame member is L-shaped approximately and disposed at an inclined angle, so that a distance between two inner ends of two respective frame members is shorter than a distance between two outer ends of two respective frame members. The reception space is defined between the two frame racks. The base component is elongated and has two opposite ends; each end of the base component connects to the inner end of each frame members. The two connection components join two frame members of each frame rack respectively. The tablet is arranged in the reception space of the table stand, and has two ends joining two connection components respectively. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266752 | SEAL HAVING STRESS CONTROL GROOVE - A seal, in certain embodiments, includes a seal body having a groove on a face of the seal body. The face is configured to contact a surface of a separate component to form a seal. The groove interrupts continuity of the face between a first face portion and a second face portion. In addition, the groove enables material deformation laterally between the first face portion and the second face portion. Furthermore, the groove increases contact stress at corners between opposite walls of the groove and the respective first and second face portions. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266753 | SEALING SLEEVE - A sealing sleeve is disclosed for sealing between piston and cylinder wall in internal combustion engines. In at least one embodiment, it includes a height in the direction of piston movement that is at least three times as large as its width in the radial direction of the cylinder. Further, it includes a pressurized annular cut out. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266754 | IMPROVED PIPE COUPLING SEAL - A pipe coupling seal including a cylindrical elastomeric seal ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266755 | ISOLATION GASKET, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Sealing systems for high pressure applications that provide electrical isolation between joined elements as well as enhanced resistance to leakage of media during a fire. High pressure sealing is accomplished using a metallic core to which an electrically isolating material is bonded on either or both sides. Sealing is achieved through a dielectric sealing element, such as a spring-loaded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ring. Flanges of the joint may be bolted together with the seal interposed therebetween, and the flanges bolted together. In the event of a fire, heat may be generated that is at a high enough temperature to burn away the isolating material and PTFE ring. Systems of various embodiments provide a metal core backup seal and a compression limiter, which, respectively, prevent the media from leaking from the joint and maintain bolt load at the flanges. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266756 | DAMPING SLEEVE - The invention relates to a tool holder comprising a tool receptacle for frictionally clamping a tool shaft. A sleeve is arranged between the tool shaft and the clamping surface of the tool holder, said tool holder applying pressure to the tool shaft via the sleeve, producing the friction fit. At least one of the bearing surfaces of the sleeve is interrupted by open surfaces that are designed and arranged such that they form the damping cavities. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266757 | LOCKING CHUCK - A chuck including a body having a tail section defining an annular shoulder and a nose section having an axial bore and angularly disposed passageways intersecting the axial bore. An O-ring is disposed in the annular shoulder and a plurality of jaws is slidably positioned in the passageways. A nut is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with threads on the jaws. A first sleeve and a second sleeve each define a gripping surface thereon and one of the first and second sleeves is axially reciprocal on the body. The one of the first and second sleeves defines an annular groove on an inner surface thereof having a first shoulder and a second shoulder. The O-ring is received in the groove such that axial motion of the one of the first and the second sleeve is limited by abutment of the O-ring with said first and second shoulders. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266758 | OSCILLATING TOOL - A clamp arrangement for releasably securing an accessory to an oscillating power tool can include a tool body including a motor that drives an output member. A clamp assembly can include a first clamp member that moves relative to the accessory between a closed position wherein the clamp assembly retains the accessory and an open position wherein the first clamp member of the clamp assembly is offset from the accessory permitting removal of the accessory from the clamp assembly. A lever can have a user engagement portion and a pivot portion including a pivot axle. The lever can be pivotally coupled to the tool body about the pivot axle between a first position, wherein the clamp assembly is in the closed position and a second position wherein movement of the user engagement portion of the lever causes the clamp assembly to be moved to the open position. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266759 | OSCILLATING TOOL - A clamp arrangement for securing first and second accessories to an oscillating power tool can include a tool body including a motor that drives the first accessory. A clamp assembly can include a first clamp member that moves relative to the accessory between a closed position wherein the clamp assembly retains the first accessory and an open position wherein the first clamp member of the clamp assembly is offset from the first accessory permitting removal of the first accessory while the first clamp member remains coupled to the clamp assembly. The clamp assembly further includes a second clamp member that cooperates with the first clamp member to clamp the first accessory between the first and second clamp members. An auxiliary attachment surface is configured on the second clamp member and selectively connects with the second accessory while the first accessory is concurrently retained by the clamp assembly. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266760 | VIBRATION-DAMPING CONTROLLING APPARATUS OF VEHICLE - A vibration-damping controlling apparatus of a vehicle for suppressing vibration including a component in a pitch direction or in a bounce direction occurring in the vehicle by an input from a road surface to wheels of the vehicle by controlling driving force of the vehicle is provided with a setting means that sets a vibration-damping control compensation amount by feedback control based on a wheel speed of the wheels of the vehicle and a driving force controlling means that controls driving force of a power source for travel of the vehicle so as to suppress amplitude of the vibration based on the vibration-damping control compensation amount and changes the vibration-damping control compensation amount based on a state of the vehicle, so that the vibration-damping controlling apparatus of the vehicle can execute appropriate vibration-damping control corresponding to the state of the vehicle. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266761 | Extension System for handcart - A hand cart includes an upright frame and a metal toe plate with a peripheral edge. The toe plate is slightly canted toward the ground when the cart is in a free-standing upright orientation. An extension unit slides onto the toe plate. The extension unit is canted slightly toward the ground when the cart is in a free-standing upright orientation. The extension unit include a plate and a strap. The plate is on top of the toe plate. The strap extends from the plate and down and beneath the toe plate. A fastener extends laterally from the toe plate and through the extension unit. The fastener secures the extension unit on the toe plates, generates a tensile force acting to displace the extension unit away from the peripheral edge of the toe plate, and generates compressive force which presses the extension unit against the toe plate. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266762 | Child Carrier Apparatus and Its Operating Method - A child carrier apparatus comprises a support frame, a backrest assembly having a backrest frame, a seat assembly mounted with the support frame, wherein the seat assembly includes a first seat frame and a second seat frame, the second seat frame being operable to rotate about a pivot axle relative to the first seat frame, and a hinge structure connected between the backrest frame and the first seat frame. The hinge structure blocks rotation of the backrest frame when the second seat frame is deployed for use, and access to the second seat frame is disabled when the child carrier apparatus is in a configuration using the first seat frame for seating a child. In some embodiments, a method of operating the child carrier apparatus is also described. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266763 | Trailer for Transporting a Portable Structure - A trailer for use primarily for transporting a portable structure in which a frame is mounted on an undercarriage with the wheels of the undercarriage near the longitudinal center and the portable structure is positioned at an angle to reduce wind resistance while the structure is being transported on the trailer. The portable structure is secured to the trailer by placing the skid plates of the portable structure under frame elements affixed to the trailer frame. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266764 | SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY - A suspension system includes a frame mount assembly, a swing arm assembly and an air spring. The trailer includes a rail with top and bottom rail surfaces. The swing arm assembly is pivotally mounted to a pivot about a swing arm pivot axis located above the bottom rail surface when the suspension assembly is mounted to the trailer. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266765 | STRUT ASSEMBLY HAVING MULTI-PIECE SPRING SEAT - A strut assembly includes a top mount assembly, a shock absorber, a multi-piece lower spring seat and a spring extending between the top mount assembly and the multi-piece lower spring seat. The multi-piece lower spring seat includes a spring seat belt holding the spring and a plurality of seating supports that are attached to the shock absorber and which support the spring seat belt. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266766 | VEHICLE PEDAL - A vehicle pedal includes a main pedal and a cover. The main pedal has a supporting surface, a groove formed in the supporting surface, plural positioning bases located in the groove, and a through hole bored in each of the positioning bases. The cover has a grooved rail for being assembled in the groove. Plural screws have their heads confined in the grooved rail and their shanks extended out of the grooved rail into the through holes of the main pedal. A washer and a nut are mounted around each of the shanks. So with the heads of the screws restrained in the grooved rail and with the shanks of the screws inserted in the through holes, not only can the cover be quickly fixed on the main pedal, but also the screws can be hidden in the cover to achieve an aesthetic integral appearance. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266767 | SEAT APPARATUS FOR A CHILD'S RIDE-ON VEHICLE - A seat member for use with a child's scooter vehicle for preventing the unintended flipping over of the scooter. The seat member having a body portion having opposing top and bottom surfaces and front and back surfaces. The seat member includes a generally planar seat surface on the top surface of the body portion and a projection member provided on the top back surface of the body portion. At least a portion of the projection member extends into the generally planar seat surface configured to prevent a user from leaning too far backwards on the seat member thus preventing the unintended flipping over of the scooter. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266768 | Alternating Drive, Primarily for Bicycles and Similar Driven Vehicles - Alternating drive primarily for bicycles and similar driven vehicles, in which the rotation of driven pedals are converted into reciprocating swinging motion of swinging arms, and the swinging arms have respective driving arms ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266769 | Pedal Powered Wheeled Vehicle - A bicycle having rotatable drive member in the form of a hollow drum ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266770 | TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR CYCLE HAVING TWO IDENTICAL WHEELS - The present invention relates to a transmission system for a two-wheeled cycle of the type comprising at least one sprocket ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266771 | WHEELCHAIR WITH MANUAL LIFT AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A device that detachably mounts to the front side of a wheelchair frame, or similar vehicle, to manually lift or otherwise manipulate an occupied wheelchair p and/or down stairs. The manual wheelchair lift attachment comprises a wheelchair attachment portion and a handhold member for lifting that is connected by connecting arms. The wheelchair lift attachment apparatus may be adjustable to be configured with different sized wheelchairs. The invention also relates to a wheelchair having a permanent wheelchair frame that operably accepts a lifting mechanism apparatus. The invention also relates to a method of using the foregoing attachment and permanent configuration to transport an occupied wheelchair up and/or down stairs or otherwise maneuver the occupied wheelchair about other similar obstacles. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266772 | DISCONNECTABLE ARTICULATED CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO SUCCESSIVE ROAD-GOING MODULES OF A ROAD TRAIN - The articulated connection is characterized in that it is: disconnectable and formed of a hitching device ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266773 | Multi-use transporter - A multi-use transporter towed behind a motor vehicle and by design of the load compensating movable platform, removable multi-use tow bar and various components thereon, it is capable of transporting one or more ladders, kayaks, canoes, bicycles, utility box etc. The transporter's base consists of one or more axles, high speed hubs and wheels, fenders and running lights. The transporter is also equipped with an approved hitch and safety chains or cables. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266774 | SELF-STEERING DOLLY FOR LONG LOAD HEAVY HAUL - A dolly for the transport of elongated loads which includes an adjustable steer linkage assembly, an adjustable steer ratio, means for switching between rear- and forward-steering, and manual over-ride of the self-steering configuration. All of these adjustments can be achieved without the need to manually delink subassemblies. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266775 | MULTIFUNCTION TOW HITCH - A system and method for a hitch is presented. A center member is configured to mount to a receiver of a vehicle. A first arm is coupled to center member and configured to mount to the receiver of the vehicle. The first arm includes first and second receiver mount channels for mounting the first arm to the receiver in first and second mounting positions. A second arm is coupled to the center member. The second arm includes an accessory mount configured to provide a step when the first arm is mounted to the receiver in a first position and support an accessory when the first arm is mounted to the receiver in a second position. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266776 | Trailer with detachable cargo carrier - A trailer including a cargo carrier is provided. The cargo carrier may be secured to the rear of the trailer to increase the carrying capacity of the trailer. The cargo carrier may also be used independently of the trailer. The trailer may be positioned in a vertically disposed position for transport or storage. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266777 | AIRBAG HOUSING OF AN AIRBAG SYSTEM, AND AIRBAG SYSTEM - An airbag housing ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266778 | CURTAIN AIRBAG FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND BRACKET FOR FASTENING A CURTAIN AIRBAG TO A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a curtain airbag ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266779 | CURTAIN AIRBAG DEVICE - A curtain air bag device which allows a bag main body to expansively spread more quickly and reliably. A curtain air bag device comprises a bag main body received inside a head lining disposed on the window upper edge of a vehicle and designed to expansively spread from the lower end of the head lining toward the interior of the vehicle at the time of actuation; and a gas supply device for supplying expansion gas to the bag main body. The bag main body has a plurality of chambers which expand during operation; and a duct extending above the chambers along the window upper edge to distribute the gas to respective chambers. Further, the duct has an expansion region where the lower end is disposed lower than the lower end of the head lining during spreading. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266780 | OCCUPANT RESTRAINT DEVICE - An occupant restraint device for a motor vehicle is provided. The occupant restraint device comprising a first airbag which is inflatable with gas to protect an occupant who occupies a seat in the form of a driver's seat or a front passenger seat of the motor vehicle as intended, wherein the first airbag is designed to be arranged in a steering wheel of the motor vehicle in a non-inflated state, and a second airbag, which can be inflated with gas to protect the occupant. The second airbag is designed such that an edge area thereof facing the vehicle front extends along the A-pillar of the motor vehicle in an inflated state. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266781 | AIRBAG DEVICE - An airbag device is provided in which since part of a base fabric of the airbag ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266782 | VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPRISING AN INFLATABLE GAS BAG - A vehicle occupant restraint system is provided. The vehicle occupant restraint system comprising a gas bag inflatable with gas, which includes at least one first fabric layer and one second fabric layer, which are connected with each other along their edge by means of a peripheral seam, and at least one outflow opening via which gas can flow out of the gas bag, wherein the outflow opening is formed by an interruption of the peripheral seam, wherein the peripheral seam is interrupted such that it comprises on both sides of the outflow opening a portion extending substantially vertical to the adjoining edge of the gas bag and ending at the edge of the gas bag, and at least one additional seam formed in the region of the outflow opening is provided, which at least partly closes the outflow opening, wherein the additional seam is designed such that it opens during the inflation process. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266783 | APPARATUS FOR ADDING WEIGHT TO A WORK VEHICLE - An apparatus for adding weight to a work vehicle includes a receptacle and at least one arm projecting from the receptacle. The receptacle and the at least one arm are configured to receive weights. The apparatus for adding weight to a work vehicle also includes at least one connecting point configured to attach the apparatus to a three-point hitch of the work vehicle. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266784 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT FOR SEMI-TRAILERS - A height-adjustable support for semi-trailers and the like includes a shaft tube body, a slidable support inner tube arranged in the shaft tube and body and having a foot mounted to an end region thereof by a nut located on a spindle which is drivable by a transmission, wherein the transmission has a switchable spur gear region and a beveled gear stage. The shifting region of the transmission comprises a low-gear pinion and a fast-gear wheel, wherein the low-gear pinion is coupled to a drive shaft that can mesh with a low-gear gearwheel, the fast-gear gearwheel is adapted to drive a fast-gear pinion, and wherein the fast-gear gearwheel is coupled to the drive shaft. The drive shaft is supported in an unrotatable and axially slidable manner in a sleeve bearing that is supported rotatably in at least a select one of a bearing block or load bearing base supporting the spindle. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266785 | MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREFOR - In a motor vehicle includes, but is not limited to a chassis module, a front module, and a body, front module, body, and chassis module, At least one first and one second set of cooperating fastenings are provided for fastening the front module on the chassis module and/or the body. The cooperating fastenings of the first set define an axis about which the front module can be pivoted relative to the chassis module into a stop position in which it is held by the fastening means of the second set. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266786 | SEATBELT SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY - A seatbelt system for generating electrical energy. The seatbelt system includes a rewinding mechanism, an electrical generation mechanism, a locking mechanism, and a charging mechanism. A first rotational engagement unit of the rewinding mechanism is rotated by the movement of a seatbelt and in turn rotates a second rotational engagement unit. The rotation of the second rotational engagement unit causes the electrical generation mechanism to generate electrical energy. The charging mechanism may charge a battery with the generated electrical energy. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266787 | Pole anchor and ski pole base with extending brush bristles and acircular, preferably hexagonal section - A base for a slalom pole or ski pole having brush bristles extending from an acircular axially extending base, preferably having a polygonal or hexagonal configuration, the bristles extending from a circular surface adjoining a circular brush section. The base can also be used as a pole anchor. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266788 | SECURITY LAMINATES WITH INTERLAMINATED TRANSPARENT EMBOSSED POLYMER HOLOGRAM - A method for interlaminating a transparent embossed hologram, the transparent embossed hologram comprising a support having two sides, at least one of the two sides either itself being embossed or having a layer thereon which is embossed and a layer of a HRI-material contiguous with the embossed side or embossed layer, comprising the steps of: a) providing the outermost surface of the layer of inorganic HRI-material with a layer of an adhesive composition containing a solution or dispersion of at least one polymer in an organic solvent medium; b) drying the layer of the adhesive composition on the outermost surface of the HRI-material thereby providing a conditioned outermost surface of the layer of inorganic HRI-material with a transparent continuous adhesive layer; and c) laminating the transparent continuous laminatable layer to a foil, wherein the organic solvent medium is selected from the group consisting of ketones, ethers, heterocyclic ethers, lactams, amides, halo-aliphatic compounds, nitriles and esters; wherein at least one of the support and the foil is transparent; and wherein the HRI material is a material with a refractive index of at least 0.3 higher than that of the embossed material. A laminate and a security document comprising the laminate obtainable by the above-disclosed process are also disclosed. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266789 | Interactive Systems for Consumers and Associated Methods - A method of interacting with a component of a product at a display location is provided. The method includes moving a moveable assembly comprising a filtration device along a track component toward a stationary assembly mounted to a base. The track component guides the moveable assembly toward the adapter. The filtration device is connected to the adapter. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266790 | FLUID COUPLING - The fluid coupling includes and houses, in a plug and a socket: valves; springs that bias the valves so as to bring the valves into pressure contact with valve seats; and spring holders which position and hold the springs. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the valves abut against each other and are retreated, and flow paths in the plug and the socket are connected to each other. Each of the valves includes: a largest diameter portion that abuts against an inner circumferential surface of the plug or the socket and positions the valve in an axial direction thereof; and inclined surfaces reduced in diameter into a conic shape from the largest diameter portion toward both sides in the axial direction. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266791 | HVAC Pipe Sealed Fittings - The invention relates to providing a virtually air tight seal of the joints of fittings used in HVAC air distribution systems. The invention relates to the manufacturing process, equipment used in the manufacturing process, and the sealed fitting itself. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266792 | Dismountable Connector for an Undersea Petroleum Plant - The invention relates to a connector for an off-shore oil installation for connecting first and second tubular elements ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266793 | RETRACTABLE HYDROCARBON CONNECTOR - A connector for a hydrocarbon system includes a first duct section, a first connector part slidably attached to the first duct section for connecting to a complementary connector part attached to a second duct section and a retraction member for moving the first connector part in an axial direction between an extended position and a retracted position | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266794 | SEALED TUBULAR CONNECTION USED IN THE OIL INDUSTRY - The invention concerns a sealed threaded connection comprising a first and a second tubular component, each being provided with a respective male end ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266795 | THREADED UNION FOR TUBULARS USED IN HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID APPLICATIONS - A threaded union for tubulars used for high-pressure fluid applications includes a unitary nut supported by at least two nut retainer segments received under a top wall of the nut in an annular segment retainer groove in one of the tubulars. The nut retainer segments fully support the unitary nut. The nut retainer segments are held in the annular segment retainer groove by limiting travel of the nut or by securing the nut retainer segments in the segment retainer groove. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266796 | PNEUMATIC CONNECTOR FOR SMALL-BORE MEDICAL TUBING - A connector apparatus for small-bore medical tubing includes a male connector ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266797 | Seal Ring And Joint - A seal ring and connection joint for conduits, pressure vessels or the like. A conduit joint can have an annular seal ring with an inner integrally formed sealing portions, an outer integrally formed sealing portion, and an interconnecting web portion, the inner sealing portions comprising a pair of inner annular seal lips facing the outer sealing portion and extending in a transverse direction to the web portion, the outer seal portion including a pair of outer annular seal lips facing the inner seal portion and extending in a transverse direction to the web portion, which web portion extends radially between the pair of seal lips on the inner seal portion and the pair of seal lips on the outer seal portion, the seal ring being interposed at an interface between a pair of conduit or vessel defining members, the conduit or vessel defining members being each provided at the interface with an annular ridge portion, wherein upon initial seating of the ridge portion with the seal ring prior to tightening the joint, one of either the inner or outer annular seal lips contacts a the ridge portion, whereas the other of the inner or outer annular seal lips is offset from the ridge portion by a clearance gap. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266798 | WIND TURBINE GENERATOR AND START-UP METHOD OF THE SAME - A start-up method of a wind turbine generator includes a step of increasing a pitch angle of a wind turbine blade from a feather pitch angle to a fine pitch angle. The step of increasing the pitch angle of the wind turbine blade includes steps of: determining based on first to n-th pitch angles (n≧2) greater than the feather pitch angle and smaller than the fine pitch angle and first to n-th rotational speed conditions associated with the first to n-th pitch angles, respectively, whether a control target rotational speed, which is a wind turbine speed or generator speed, satisfies the i-th rotational speed condition when the pitch angle reaches the i-th rotational speed out of the first to n-th pitch angles, the first to n-th pitch angles and the first to n-th rotational speed conditions being stored in a storage unit; decreasing the pitch angle to the (i−1)-th pitch angle or the feather pitch angle in a case that the control target rotational speed does not satisfy the i-th rotational speed condition when the pitch angle reaches the i-th pitch angle; and increasing the pitch angle to the (i+1)-th pitch angle or the fine pitch angle in a case that the control target rotational speed satisfies the i-th rotational speed condition when the pitch angle reaches the i-th pitch angle. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266799 | WIND TURBINE GENERATOR SYSTEM - A wind turbine generator system can regulate the rotational velocity of the wind turbine within an operation range even when the wind velocity suddenly changes and can perform continuous operation of the wind turbine. The wind turbine generator system includes a generator connected to the shaft of the wind turbine and a converter connected to the generator. When the rotational velocity of the wind turbine is within a predetermined range, power outputted from the generator is controlled so as to follow the instruction concerning the generator output given from the wind turbine to the converter. When the rotational velocity of the wind turbine is out of the predetermined range, the power outputted from the generator is controlled without following the instruction concerning generator output given from the wind turbine to the converter. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266800 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT APPLIED TO WIND POWER GENERATION SYSTEM EMPLOYING DOUBLE-FED INDUCTION GENERATOR - There is provided a protection circuit that protects a power converter connected to a secondary winding of a double-fed induction generator, the protection circuit including a rectifying unit connected to the secondary winding and configured to rectify an electric power coming through the secondary winding, a power consumption unit configured to consume the electric power rectified by the rectifying unit, and a switching unit connected to the power consumption unit in series and configured to switch to adjust the electric power flowing into the power consumption unit. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266801 | SHOCK ABSORBER ELECTRICAL GENERATOR - The shock absorber electrical generator includes a piston adapted for reciprocating motion within a cylindrical piston chamber as a vehicle's suspension system deflects. A working fluid is contained within the piston chamber. During the compression stroke of the piston, working fluid is forced through a circuit having at least one chamber in the cylinder opposite the piston. The working fluid communicates with at least one fan turbine motor disposed in the chamber, and with the piston chamber, which captures the working fluid on the return stroke. Upon compression of the piston, the working fluid passes through the fan turbine motor, thereby turning a shaft connected to a DC generator. The electric energy generated is routed to vehicle electrical components and/or charges the vehicle battery. Multi-generator systems, fan, and housing units are deployed in a plurality of shock absorber electrical generators that are attached to the vehicle's wheel system. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266802 | Tunnel power turbine system to generate potential energy from waste kinetic energy - A system for generating energy from waste includes a generator device and an ejector device integrated in a pipe line unit. The generator device includes nozzle venture inlets. The ejector device is coupled with the generator device and includes a slit venture outlet to restore any velocity pressure loss in the pipe line unit and eliminate any back pressure buildup in the generator device. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266803 | MARITIME DEVICE FOR PRODUCING ELECTRIC POWER - An energy accumulator and rectifier equipment for converting and generating renewable energy from ocean waves and winds, which includes a storage tank or compressed air accumulator, a series of vertical tubes filled with non-compressible fluid so that it can displace movable elements, forming a group, wherein each group is in connection with another similar group at both the upper level and the lower level by means of a fluid circulation pipes and by means of a pipe of smaller diameter, at the upper and lower portion, for air circulation, and wherein the fluid circulation pipes of every group are attached to a common pipe at the upper level which conveys the fluid toward a turbine-generator to produce electricity and a common pipe at the lower level to recirculate fluid toward the cylinders. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266804 | ANCIENT HYDROELECTRIC COMPANY - Ancient Hydroelectric Company comprises a portable hydroelectricity producing system. Consumers are provided with a cost-effective and reliable system for providing substantially clean electricity generation without obstructing the water source or negatively affecting the environment. The high efficiency portable hydro-electric producing system is for use with a moving water source. The system uses antifreeze with water to provide a more thermally efficient working fluid as used to improve the system's pressure and volume capacity in use. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266805 | SUBMERSIBLE PLANT - The present invention relates to a submersible plant for producing energy. The submersible plant comprises at least one turbine ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266806 | Direct-drive wind turbine generator and bearing structure - A direct-drive wind turbine generator is provided with: a main shaft having one end connected to a rotor head of a wind turbine rotor; a generator having a stator, a stator casing for supporting the stator, and a rotor connected to the other end of the main shaft; first and second bearings positioned between the rotor head and the generator to rotatably support the main shaft; and a torque support for supporting the stator casing. The second bearing is positioned closer to the generator than the first bearing. The first bearing is a bearing with an aligning capability, and the second bearing is a bearing with no aligning capability. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266807 | SEGMENTED STATOR ASSEMBLY - An electric machine and stator assembly includes a segmented stator having stator portions. Each stator portion includes stator laminations, end plates arranged axially on opposing sides of the stator portion, and structural plates arranged interior to the end plates. Each of the support plates has a portion with notch-like structures that is embedded within the stator laminations. Stabilizing couple the end plates and the structural plates together. Connectors are provided to connect the stator portions together. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266808 | SEGMENTED STATOR ASSEMBLY - An electric machine and a stator assembly include a segmented stator having stator portions. Each stator portion includes end plates arranged axially on opposing sides of the stator portion, support plates arranged interior to the end plates, stator laminations arranged between the support plates, and stabilizing elements coupling the end plates and the support plates together. Each of the stabilizing elements has a dovetail portion coupled to the end plates and to the support plates. Connectors are provided to connect the stator portions of the segmented stator together. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266809 | GYROGLIDER POWER-GENERATION, CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A power generation apparatus and method comprises at least one gyroglider rotary wing flying at an altitude above the nap of the earth. A strong and flexible tether, connected to the gyroglider frame is pulled with a force generated by the rotary wing. The force is transmitted to a ground station that converts the comparatively linear motion of the tether being pulled upward with a lifting force. The linear motion is transferred to a rotary motion at the ground station to rotate an electrical generator. The tether is retrieved and re-coiled about a drum by controlling the gyroglider to fly down at a speed and lift force that permit recovery of the gyroglider at a substantially reduced amount of retrieval force compared to the lifting force during payout of the tether. Thus, the net difference in force results in a net gain of energy. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266810 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPRESSED-GAS ENERGY STORAGE USING COUPLED CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES - In various embodiments, a pneumatic cylinder assembly is coupled to a mechanism that converts motion of a piston into electricity, and vice versa, during expansion or compression of a gas in the pneumatic cylinder assembly. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266811 | SYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR, ESPECIALLY FOR WIND TURBINES - A synchronous generator is provided. The generator includes a rotor, which rotates around a machine axis and is concentrically surrounded by a stator with a stator winding. A plurality of permanent magnets and pole pieces are alternatingly arranged at the rim of the rotor with the permanent magnets being oriented in an essentially tangential direction. Torque and power characteristic of the generator are improved by alternating pole pieces and pairs of permanent magnets. The permanent magnets each have a rectangular cross section in the axial direction, the pole pieces each have a symmetric trapezoidal cross section in the axial direction with the symmetry plane of the trapezoid extending radially through the machine axis and the longer parallel side lying outside. The two permanent magnets of each pair of permanent magnets are separated from each other by an intermediate wedge, which corresponds with its cross section to the trapezoidal pole pieces. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266812 | Asynchronous wired-transmission electric drive system driven by human generating power - The present invention relates to an asynchronous wired-transmission electric drive system driven by human generating power, which is driven by human power, the feature is a generator driven by human power, and the power generated by the generator is used for driving a motor to drive a load. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266813 | Heat engine for converting low temperature energy to electricity - The disclosure relates to heat engines that operate using low temperature differentials. A Stirling engine is modified to provide a new heat engine that has no contained working fluid. The new heat engine flexible cylinders and the pistons are moved vertically upward by cables and vertically downward by gravity. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266814 | COVER LATCHING MECHANISM - A cover latching mechanism includes a housing, a cover, a button and a spring. The button is slidably mounted to the housing and releasably latches with the cover. The spring is mounted between the button and the housing. When the button is pressed, the button slides relative to the housing to compress the spring and release the button from the cover. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266815 | Quickly Mountable Espagnolette Lock - An espagnolette lock for a door or shutter. An actuating shaft can be rotatably mounted within the interior of a housing and can be coupled with a lock-actuator. The actuating shaft is monolithically formed with a tongue. A securement mechanism is configured for insertion into the housing parallel to the plane of a door panel or of the shutter for fixing the housing in position on the door panel or shutter. The securement mechanism is further configured for being supported against the door panel or shutter. When a mounting of the espagnolette lock is completed, the securement mechanism is configured to engage the actuating shaft to thereby secure and fix the actuating shaft in position in the housing. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266816 | REPLACEMENT DOOR HANDLE FOR VEHICLE - A flush mounted, vehicle door handle includes a housing having an outer wall defining an interior recess and a handle pivotally coupled to the housing. A first portion of the handle is configured for pressing on a first side of a fulcrum and a second portion of the handle is configured for pulling on a second side of the fulcrum. The handle is disposed within the interior recess of the housing when positioned in a first, resting position. The first portion of the door handle has a back surface provided for actuating a door latch mechanism of an existing vehicle door when the housing is mounted to a door panel of a vehicle. Thus, when the handle is pivoted about the fulcrum to a second position, the door latch mechanism is actuated causing the door latch mechanism to release the automobile door allowing the door to open. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266817 | Sifting Scoop - A sifting scoop for removing pet waste from litter in a litter box having a handle carrying a sifting cup having a mouth wider than a downstream pet waste retaining pocket formed by the cup. The handle overlies the sifting cup providing a waste shield. The handle includes a grip attached by a bridge to the cup that provides a hand guard and scoop hanger with the grip serving as a when the scoop is stood uprightly on a pedestal formed by a cup endwall. The cup has a first sifting portion formed in a litter-engaging surface on the side opposite the handle with the sifting portion formed by a plurality of elongate slots that are wavy or S-shaped extending longitudinally in the direction of scooping. The cup has a second sifting portion having slots in the end wall inline with litter being scooped. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266818 | GRIPPING DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC BOTTLE-TOPPING MACHINES - A gripping device for automatic bottle-topping machines comprising an anti-rotation blocking element, mobile between an opening position and a gripping position, a first mechanism, provided for actuation of the anti-rotation blocking element, a first actuation element, operatively connected to the first mechanism a gripping element, mobile between an opening position and a gripping position, a second mechanism, provided for actuation of the gripping element, and a second actuation element, operatively connected to the second mechanism, wherein the anti-rotation blocking element and the gripping element are provided for engaging on a bottle. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266819 | DEVICE FOR THE MANUAL TRANSPORTATION OF LOADS - This invention provides a device for allowing a user to transport loads supplied with handles, particularly plastic bags, sacks, bottles packaging and the like. The device comprises a body ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266820 | Console and seat gap protective device - A console and bucket seat gap protective device prevents small items of importance from falling between a seat and console of a land vehicle, airplane or boat. The console and bucket seat gap protective device includes first and second parallel top edges that are generally appointed to secure the device onto the seat and console. The device further includes a central portion located between the parallel edges. The central portion is appointed to catch and house the small items of importance. It extends between the console and the seat to prevent items from falling there between. In one embodiment the central portion has a semi v-shape. In another embodiment the central portion has the shape of a semi arc. Other embodiments include LED or fiber optic lighting integrated therewithin for added illumination and enhanced visibility in dimly lit or darkened conditions. Fragrance sticks may be inserted to permeate a unique scent; or mask and neutralize unpleasant odors; or present a pleasant aroma. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266821 | Six-Wheeled Strecher - According to the present invention, when a stretcher mounted in an ambulance car is used at an intermediate position with legs being folded, the stretcher can be moved forward and backward and left and right by rotatable casters. The stretcher ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266822 | CARGO NET DEVICE - A pair of parallel pins abutting against the inner peripheral surface of a hollow shaft are provided to a first arm part of a shank at a predetermined spacing in the longitudinal direction. This prevents the shank from tilting or rattling. Further, an insertion hole of the retaining cap and the cross section of the first arm part each have an elliptical shape, and thus the rotation of the shank with respect to the hollow shaft is restricted and the position of the shank is kept such that the interlocking part points upward. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266823 | VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH SPARE WHEEL - An embodiment of a vehicle having: a boot compartment; a spare wheel, which is housed within the boot compartment; and a thrust device, which is set within the boot compartment, rests against the spare wheel, and pushes the spare wheel in an eccentric way in order to bring about a rotation of the spare wheel about a horizontal axis of rotation and towards a vertical position following upon a progressive reduction of the size of the boot compartment during impact. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266824 | STOWABLE CHILD SEAT FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES - A child seat mount assembly, a seat for mounting a child seat, and a passenger vehicle having a stowable child seat are provided. A seat back is connected to the body for closing an access opening to a storage compartment and seating an occupant in an upright position, and for opening the access opening in a collapsed position. A child seat mounting plate is connected to the seat back such that the mounting plate and child seat extend into the storage compartment in the upright position of the seat back, and such that the child seat is in a seating position in the collapsed position of the seat back. A method is provided for converting a vehicle seat for receiving and storing a child seat in the storage compartment, and for deploying a child seat in the collapsed position of the seat back. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266825 | Attachable Vehicle Sun Visor for Improved Sun Blockage - A vehicle sun visor that attaches to a vehicle's existing sun visor to more effectively block the sun so it will be less likely to interfere with the driver or bother the eyes of the driver or passenger. The attachable sun visor comprises a first section that securely attaches to the existing sun visor, a second section that slides and pivots outward relative to the first section and a third section that slides downward relative to the second section to block the sun when it is in a variety of different positions relative to the driver or passenger. Preferably, the first section removably attaches to the existing sun visor using a pair of straps connected by a hook and loop connector. A moving mechanism allows the second section to slide in two directions and pivot relative to the first section. A slide mechanism controllably slides the third section into position. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266826 | Tension Bow Locking Device For A Flexible Cover System - A cover system for covering an open top of an open-topped container with a flexible cover comprises a bail member having a first end pivotally connected to the container and an opposite second end connected to an end of the flexible cover, a tensioning bow member including an end portion pivotally connected to the bail member and an opposite end configured for bearing against the flexible cover, and a mechanism between the bail member and tensioning bow member including first and second members configured to cooperate to lock the tensioning bow member against movement relative to the bail member. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266827 | GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR INTERIOR LINING OF CONVERTIBLE VEHICLE - A guide assembly for an interior lining of a folding top of a vehicle includes a pillar configured to move as the folding top moves, a pull rope connected at one end to the interior lining, and a guide track fixedly connected to the pillar. The pull rope is configured to pull the interior lining as the folding top moves. The guide track has a wrap-around. An edge region of the interior lining is movably held in the wrap-around of the guide track such that the edge region of the interior lining can slide along the guide track as the interior lining is being pulled by the pull rope as the folding top moves. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266828 | LUGGAGE SPACE ARRANGEMENT FOR STOWING AWAY A RETRACTABLE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY - Provided is an arrangement for stowing away a retractable tonneau cover assembly ( | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266829 | Retractable Room Actuation Assembly for Recreational Vehicle Having Engagement Mechanism for Maintaining Constant Distance Between Drive Members and Engagement Members - A slide-out or retractable room for a mobile living quarters, such as a recreational vehicle, is provided with actuating assemblies mounted on opposite side walls of the slide-out room and the adjacent wall of the main living area. The actuating assemblies include a pair of parallel gear racks mounted on the side wall, which are engaged by pinions rotated by torque shafts mounted on the main living quarters. Each torque shaft is rotated by a separate motor. A roller engages a bearing surface on the lower portion of the gear racks. Accordingly, the slide-out room is extended and retracted by rotating the torque shafts to cause the gear racks and the attached slide-out room to extend and retract. The weight of the slide-out room is supported by the rollers, thereby supporting the slide-out room off of the floor of the main living quarters as it extends and retracts. A synchronizing control operates the motors. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266830 | Method for Installing Actuation Mechanism for Extending and Retracting Retractable Room for Recreational Vehicle - A slide-out or retractable room for a mobile living quarters, such as a recreational vehicle, is provided with actuating assemblies mounted on opposite side walls of the slide-out room and the adjacent wall of the main living area. The actuating assemblies include a pair of parallel gear racks mounted on the side wall, which are engaged by pinions rotated by torque shafts mounted on the main living quarters. Each torque shaft is rotated by a separate motor. A roller engages a bearing surface on the lower portion of the gear racks. Accordingly, the slide-out room is extended and retracted by rotating the torque shafts to cause the gear racks and the attached slide-out room to extend and retract. The weight of the slide-out room is supported by the rollers, thereby supporting the slide-out room off of the floor of the main living quarters as it extends and retracts. A synchronizing control operates the motors. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266831 | CUT SHEET STOCK MYCELIUM AND METHOD - A method of making a vehicle part, including growing a live mycelium mat from interwoven hyphae. The mycelium mat is cured to terminate mycelium growth. The mycelium is cut into a single structural component without further processing for use in a vehicle. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266832 | PARKED VEHICLE DOOR GUARD - A free-standing door guard is disclosed, which enables vehicle owners to protect their vehicles from damage caused by inadvertently opening a vehicle door into another adjacently parked vehicle, garage wall, other hard surface or object or damage caused by an object falling against a vehicle by facilitating easy deployment of the door guard along side a vehicle, independent of any physical structure such as an overhead garage door rail, ceiling, or the like. The vehicle door guard apparatus employs a resilient, impacting absorbing panel to cushion the opening vehicle door and is available in a foldable version to reduce overall carrying length. Integrated expandable floor supports may also be configured with a roll stop feature. The door guard assembly may include a height adjustment capability that allows a user to place the resilient impact absorbing panel at a height that maximizes protection of adjacently parked vehicles. | 2011-11-03 |
| 20110266833 | VEHICLE BODY REINFORCING STRUCTURE - There is provided a vehicle body reinforcing structure capable of improving the structural durability of a side body against a load applied from the front and capable of connecting a front body and the side body more firmly to each other. In the vehicle body reinforcing structure including a side wall member | 2011-11-03 |
