45th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130291370 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN EARPIECE WITH A VENT - The production of an earpiece for a hearing apparatus and in particular for a hearing device is closely tailored to the simulation. To this end, the earpiece of a hearing apparatus to be inserted into an auditory canal is produced by first selecting a virtual raw vent and manufacturing the earpiece with a real vent. A base frequency of the acoustic transmission function of the virtual raw vent is determined. From that, a virtual vent is determined as a function of the base frequency and of at least one predetermined property of the auditory canal or of the earpiece. The earpiece is then manufactured on the basis of the virtual vent. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291371 | METHOD OF FORMING A POWER TOOL - A method of manufacturing an armature for an electric motor, includes: placing a commutator and a lamination stack on an armature shaft, winding magnet wire in slots in the lamination stacks to form coils, attaching ends of the magnet wire to the commutator, and molding plastic around the magnet wire and around the shaft of the armature at ends of the lamination stack. A spinning inertia of the armature is adjusted by adjusting at least one of a mass of the plastic molded and a distribution of the plastic molded. Alternatively and/or additionally, at least one of a resonant frequency and critical speed of the armature is adjusted by adjusting at least one of a geometry of the plastic molded, the physical properties of the plastic and the mechanical properties of the plastic. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291372 | ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR INDUCTION ROTORS - A method of assembling an induction rotor includes inserting a plurality of conductor bars into a stack of disks whereby distal ends of the conductor bars project from respective axial ends of the stack, placing first and second end rings onto the respective axial ends of the stack so that the ends of the conductor bars fit into slots in the respective end rings, and compressing the slots against the conductor bars by impacting at least one of the end rings. The method may include selectively adjusting an amount of end ring material being compressed by varying heights of respective areas of a top surface of the end ring and/or selectively adjusting an amount of end ring material being compressed by varying heights of respective areas of an impacting surface. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291373 | WELDING/BONDING METHOD FOR INDUCTION ROTORS - A method of assembling an induction rotor includes inserting a plurality of conductor bars into a stack of disks, placing first and second end rings onto respective axial ends of the stack, thereby inserting ends of the conductor bars into corresponding slots in the respective end rings, compressing the slots against the conductor bars by impacting the end rings, and applying an electric current through the end rings and conductor bars. The compressing and the applying of current bond end rings and conductor bars together by simultaneous mechanical and electrical heat. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291374 | Method for Mounting Drive Train Components of a Hybrid Drive - A method for mounting the drive train components of a hybrid drive including providing an automatic transmission, which comprises a transmission casing and a transmission input shaft; a hybrid head, which is premounted as a separate assembly and which has a hybrid head casing, a rotor drive element and an output element; and an electric machine, which has a stator and a rotor, wherein the hybrid head casing is connected by flanges to the transmission casing and the output element is coupled in rotation to the transmission input shaft by means of a shaft-hub connection, and wherein the electric machine is subsequently installed in the hybrid head casing, wherein the stator is connected to the hybrid head casing and the rotor is connected to the rotor drive element. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291375 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN RFID TRANSPONDER - A method for producing an RFID transponder. An RFID chip is attached onto a conductive sheet. A portion of an antenna element is cut from the conductive sheet using a laser beam after the RFID chip has been attached to the conductive sheet. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291376 | METHOD OF REMOVING SLIDER FROM FLEXURE WITHOUT LARGE DISPLACEMENT OF THE SLIDER - A method of surely removing a read/write slider from a flexure without large displacement of the slider, the slider attached to the flexure of the head suspension through an adhesive, comprises heating the slider so that the adhesive is heated through an adhered surface of the slider being in contact with the adhesive; and applying ultrasonic vibration to the slider so that the adhered surface of the slider vibrates at ultrasonic frequency with respect to the adhesive. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291377 | PANEL CARRYING VACUUM HOLDER - A panel carrying vacuum holder includes an attachment part, a frame supporting the attachment part, and a printed circuit board (“PCB”) holder. The attachment part is configured to attach to the panel to fix the panel. The board holder includes a supporting part connected to the frame, and a pressing part. The supporting part supports a PCB connected to the panel. The pressing part is configured to press the PCB and to fix the PCB. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291378 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING DEVICE - An electronic component mounting device, includes a stage in which a plurality of stage portions are defined, a first heater provided in the plurality of stage portions respectively, and the first heater which can be controlled independently, a mounting head arranged over the stage, and a second heater provided in the mounting head. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291379 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD, AND METHOD FOR CHANGING ARRANGEMENT OF BOTTOM RECEPTION PIN MODULE - A bottom reception pin module | 2013-11-07 |
20130291380 | ENCAPSULATING PACKAGE, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ENCAPSULATING PACKAGE - The present invention is: a package main body section having a hollow section; and an electronic device provided in the hollow section in the package main body section, in the package main body section, there being formed a through hole, through which the hollow section communicates with outside of the package main body section, and in the through hole, there being provided a sealing section in which a vicinity of the through hole is partly heated and a constituent material of the package main body section is melted to thereby block the through hole. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291381 | INTEGRATED CIRCULATORS SHARING A CONTINUOUS CIRCUIT - The present invention is directed to a circuit assembly that includes an integrated circulator assembly. The circuit assembly has a first substrate, which contains a continuous circuit trace that includes a circulator component from the circulator assembly and at least one electrical component from the circuit assembly. A second substrate is disposed beneath the first substrate and includes a cladding on one surface. The second substrate contains an aperture that accepts a ferrite element, which is axially aligned with the circulator component of the circuit trace. A conductive material is placed across the ferrite element so that it forms a continuous ground plane with the cladding, which is common to the entire circuit trace. The circulator assembly also contains a magnet bonded to the ferrite element. The circulator assembly may also include a yoke disposed below the magnet to shield the circulator from external magnetic fields. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291382 | Method for Working of Combustor Float Wall Panels - A method for working or repairing a combustor wall panel that may be damaged is disclosed. The method comprises providing a supplemental body to a combustor float wall panel, and attaching at least one cooling pin to the supplemental body. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291383 | REACTOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL TOOLS - A reactor installation tool and method for installing a reactor unit in a reactor tube. A reactor installation tool including a movable assembly and a fixed assembly linked together such that the movable assembly can be adjusted relative to the fixed assembly. The movable assembly including a reactor sleeve attachment means for releasably securing a reactor sleeve loaded with a reactor unit to the tool. The fixed assembly including an expandable clamping unit for releasably securing the tool to a reactor tube. A reactor unit can be installed in the reactor tube by adjusting the movable assembly to extract the reactor unit from the reactor sleeve as the fixed assembly is rigidly secured to the reactor tube. The fixed assembly can be released from the reactor tube and the reactor installation tool can be removed from the reactor tube. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291384 | Method of Forming a Sprocket - A method of forming a sprocket comprising forming a sprocket member having a tooth profile, forming grooves in the sprocket member base, installing a plurality of sprocket members in a mandrel thereby forming a build, applying an elastomer member between adjacent sprocket members, wrapping a tensile member about the sprocket members and elastomer members, curing the build, removing the build from the mandrel, and inverting the build and joining the build to a rigid core. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291385 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ORTHODONTIC BRACKET HAVING A LASER SHAPED GREEN BODY - A green metal body includes metal particles and a binder in the shape of an orthodontic bracket and/or base plate. The green metal body is fabricated by being laser-cut with a laser to shape the green metal body into the shape of an orthodontic bracket and/or to carve recesses and/or undercuts into the bonding surface of the bracket. The green metal body is sintered to shrink its volume into a denser and less porous sintered metal body configured to be an orthodontic bracket. The resultant sintered orthodontic bracket includes recesses and/or undercuts in the bonding surface to provide a mechanical aspect when bonded to a tooth. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291386 | PLASTIC PIPE PREPARATION TOOL - A pipe cutting tool with a tubular housing having cylindrical inner and outer surfaces is provided. The housing includes first and second ends and a cylindrical opening extending from the first end towards the second end. A plurality of openings extend through the first end between the inner and outer surfaces. Blade mounting supports are defined between the openings. A plurality of L-shaped cutting blades are provided having a first leg to be disposed in the blade mounting support and a second leg projecting radially inward from the first leg at one end of the first leg. Inwardly facing edges of the legs of the blade are cutting edges for trimming the plastic pipe. The blade is dimensioned so that the cutting edge of the first leg will project slightly into the interior of the housing when the blade is mounted in the blade mounting support. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291387 | TOOL FOR SEPARATING FLESH FROM A CORE AND A RIND OF A FRUIT | 2013-11-07 |
20130291388 | Device and Kit for Making Images for Jewelry and Accessories - Disclosed herein are embodiments of apparatuses and kits for making craft image tiles to customize jewelry or other accessories. One embodiment of an apparatus for making craft image tiles comprises a base having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface with a cavity there between; a cutting mechanism movably positioned within the cavity and comprising a cutting blade configured to cut through a sheet of images; and a handle extending from the cutting mechanism and accessible outside of the base, configured to move the cutting blade along an axis substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the base in response to a mechanical input at a handle input end. The top surface includes an aperture defined therein, and the aperture is sized to receive the cutting blade. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291389 | FOLDING KNIFE HANDLE WITH ASSISTED OPENING FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a folding knife handle, which includes a first housing pivotally connected to a blade and formed with an arcuate guide groove through which a stud of the blade passes, a pushing element movably located on the first housing and having one end exposed from the handle, a pressing element connected to the pushing element and having one end provided with a pressing plate, and a second housing assembled to the first housing to cover the pressing element. When the stud is located at a first end of the arcuate guide groove and the pressing plate doesn't press against the stud, the blade is fully received in the handle and, when the pressing plate presses against and moves the stud toward a second end of the arcuate guide groove, the stud is driven by a resilient member to move the blade fully out of the handle. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291390 | HANDLE FOR A SHAVING RAZOR - A shaving razor comprising a handle comprising a head portion, a tail portion opposite the head portion, and a grip portion disposed between the head portion and the tail portion. The grip portion comprises an inner shaft spanning a length of the grip portion; an outer shaft coupled to the inner shaft, the outer shaft configured to be rotationally asymmetric to the inner shaft such that the outer shaft is not free to rotate about an axis along the length of the grip portion; and a gel grip coupled to the outer shaft, the gel grip having a Shore 000 hardness of less than about 80. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291391 | RAZOR HANDLE WITH A ROTATABLE PORTION - A handle for a shaving razor is described in which the handle comprises a grip portion and a neck portion coupled to an end of the grip portion. The neck portion comprises a frame coupled to the end of the grip portion, the frame comprising a pin; a pod rotatably coupled to the frame, the pod defining an aperture to receive the pin of the frame, wherein the pod is configured to rotate about an axis substantially perpendicular to a length of the grip portion; and a spring coupled to the pod, wherein the spring generates a return torque when the pod is rotated. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291392 | MULTIPURPOSE INSTRUMENT FOR TRIANGLE SOLUTIONS, MEASUREMENTS AND GEOMETRICAL APPLICATIONS CALLED TRIOMETER - The invention “Trio-meter”is a multipurpose instrument by using—“Multi-slotted link sliding assembly mechanism”—for triangle solutions including Pythagoras theorem' as a ready reckoner (FIG. II). Useful instrument with marker block attachment to draw and measure straight lines, lengths, arcs, semi circles, circles, bicircles, tricircles, parallelograms, rhombuses, trapezoids, parallellines and triangles with fractional and accurate measurements easily and quickly (FIG. III to VIII). The novel instrument with tri-sector attachments, trisects an angle and multiplies an angle into double, triple & quadruple as well as reduces an angle in to two-third half, one third and quarter fractionally and accurately (FIG. IX). It comprises three slotted links with in built main measuring scales, which are also working as sides of a triangle, three vernier calipers with three protractors and three indicators, assembled by centre pins, with all necessary attachments, parts and components ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130291393 | Marking Saw Guide - An angle marking saw guide for marking a plank having a front side that includes a planar marking member including a protractor portion extending upwardly from a flat ruled straight edge portion having a straight edge. A planar reference member includes a rectangular portion a triangular portion extending laterally from the rectangular portion. The triangular portion includes a first angled edge and a second angled edge that meets the first angled edge at a vertex. The marking member is pivotally affixed to the reference member with a fastener disposed adjacent to the vertex. A vertical wall portion depends downwardly from the front edge and engages the front side of the plank so as to maintain the reference member in a fixed angular relationship with the front side. A lip surface extends at an angle from the back edge to facilitate lifting of the reference member from the plank. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291394 | Hair Dryer with Touch Screen Control - A hair dryer is provided that includes a touch-sensitive display screen responsive to a computer-based control processor. The control processor is configured with control logic to execute adjustment of dryer operating parameters in response to input received from the touch-sensitive screen, where the operating parameters include at least one of air temperature, air speed and ion content. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291395 | LAUNDRY TREATING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A laundry treating machine and a control method thereof are provided. The laundry treating machine may include a drum rotatably provided in a tub, an air supply device to supply air to the tub, a cooling water supply device to supply cooling water to an inner surface of the tub such that moisture contained in air is condensed at the inner surface of the tub, and a controller to control the cooling water supply device to selectively supply cooling water based on user selection. When a drying course is selected, the controller determines a particular drying course to be performed and, based on the determined drying course, either cooling water necessary to generate condensed water is supplied, or the supply of cooling water is stopped, and the drying course is performed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291396 | DRYER FOR FUEL MATERIAL - The invention relates to a dryer for drying fuel materials such as wood bark, wood chips, sludge, garbage, peat moss or the like. In a preferred embodiment the dryer comprises a conveyor, consisting of twin endless belts, which carries the material to be dried along a vertical path defined between parallel runs of the endless belts, and ductwork which serves to direct heated air (received from any appropriate source) across the vertical path to remove moisture from the material as it is being conveyed. The ductwork includes at least one feed duct for use in delivering the heated air to one side of the vertical path, and at least one exhaust duct for use in withdrawing moisture-laden air on another side of the vertical path. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291397 | DEVICE FOR MUTING SOUND ASSOCIATED WITH WEARING SANDALS - A simple, comfortable device that can reduce, mute or eliminate the noise associated with walking in sandals while retaining the comfort and stylish appearance of the sandal is disclosed. The device cushions the slap of the seat of the insole of a sandal against the heel of the wearer and can also decrease the distance between the seat of the sandal and the heel of the wearer of the sandal, reducing the “slapping” noise. The device can further increase the comfort of walking in sandals. The device comprises an insert affixed to the seat of the insole of a sandal or disposed between the sole and the insole of a sandal in the seat portion that reduces the distance between the seat of the sandal and the heel of the foot of the wearer, and also or alternatively dampens the “slapping” sound heard when wearing sandals. The device may be made of different materials and may be affixed permanently or removably. The strap of the sandal may be removably attached to the sandal and interchanged. The device can provide varying aesthetic appearances to a pair of sandals either alone or when used in conjunction with different straps. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291398 | FOOTWEAR INSOLE FOR HIGH HEEL SHOES - Disclosed is a footwear insole for increasing comfort in high heel shoes by providing a base layer extending from a heel to a forefoot of a foot, and a raised portion prominent from the top of the base layer and situated substantially under an arch of the foot, in which the raised portion is configured to increase support of the plantar fascia of the foot. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291399 | INSOLE AND FOOT ORTHOTICS MADE OF SHAPE MEMORY MATERIAL (SMM) THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPACER FABRICS - A shoe insole comprising:
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20130291400 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN UPPER FOR A SHOE - Methods for manufacturing an upper for a shoe, in particular a football shoe, are described. A base layer for an upper is provided. At least one profile element, which comprises a rubber material, is connected to the outer face of the base layer. The profile element is connected to the outer face of the base layer without using a seam by means of hot pressing. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291401 | Traction Adjustment Band with Retaining Strap - A method of adapting a shoe configured for a first physical activity into a modified shoe suitable for a second physical activity on a floor comprises: providing a traction adjustment band, the traction adjustment band including an upper band and a sole band; placing the traction adjustment band around the shoe such that the upper band is disposed on an upper portion of the shoe and the sole band is disposed across a sole of the shoe; and removably securing the traction adjustment band to one of the shoe or to a wearer's foot using a retaining strap. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291402 | Article of Footwear with Integral Upper and Sole - An article of footwear with an integral upper and sole and a method of assembling the article of footwear are disclosed. The method includes folding the article of footwear from a flat configuration and attaching top and bottom lateral edges to form the article of footwear. A kit of parts containing an article of footwear with an integral upper and sole and a set of instructions is also disclosed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291403 | Article of Footwear with Integral Upper and Sole - An article of footwear with an integral upper and sole and a method of assembling the article of footwear are disclosed. The method includes folding the article of footwear from a flat configuration and attaching top and bottom lateral edges to form the article of footwear. A kit of parts containing an article of footwear with an integral upper and sole and a set of instructions is also disclosed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291404 | RECOVERY SHOE - A correctional running shoe with an upper shoe attached to a negative sole having a heel, a specially designed flexible midsole, and a toe portion, all made from cushioned material. The heel has at least about 1/6 to about 1/3 less thickness than the toe portion so that the foot naturally rests with the toe inclined and the heel downward. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291405 | ATHLETIC SHOE WITH ATHLETIC POSITIONING CLEAT PATTERN - An athletic shoe includes an upper section and a sole section. The sole section includes a sole and cleats, which are grouped into a heel group, a ball-of-foot group, and an outer edge mid foot-to-toe group. Cleats of the heel group are of a first length. A cleat of the outer edge mid foot-to-toe group is proximal to a heel section and has a length equal to or a first value less than the first length. A cleat of the outer edge mid foot-to-toe group is proximal to a small toe section of the athletic shoe and has a length that is a second value less than the first length, wherein the second value is greater than the first value. A cleat of the ball-of-foot group has a length that is a third value less than the first value, wherein the third value is greater than the second value. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291406 | BASEBALL SHOE WITH CLEAT PATTERN FOR PITCHING - A baseball shoe includes an upper section and a sole section. The sole section includes a sole and a plurality of cleats. The sole includes a cleat pattern section and a no-cleat section, wherein the no-cleat section is positioned at a mid toe section of the sole. The cleats are attached to the sole within the cleat pattern section and are grouped into three groups: a heel group of cleats, an outer mid foot-to-toe group of cleats, and an inner mid foot-to-toe group of cleats. The inner mid foot-to-toe group of cleats and/or the outer mid foot-to-toe group of cleats are substantially aligned, such that, when a pitcher wears the baseball shoe, the inner mid foot-to-toe group of cleats or the outer mid foot-to-toe group of cleats engages a pitching rubber. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291407 | ATHLETIC SHOE WITH ATHLETIC POSITIONING PATTERN - A baseball shoe includes an upper section coupled to a sole section. The sole section includes a sole, a plurality of cleats, and a pitching rubber engaging mechanism. The cleats are coupled to the sole and the pitching rubber engaging mechanism is associated with the sole. When a pitcher wears the baseball shoe, the pitching rubber engaging mechanism engages a pitching rubber to assist the pitcher with at least one of drive and alignment. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291408 | REPLACEMENT DECORATIVE SHOE COVER - A shoe with a replaceable decorative cover comprises a shoe mechanically coupled to a loop fastener where the loop fastener is mechanically coupled to a hook fastener. A decorative cover is mechanically coupled to the hook fastener, and the decorative cover comprises a top side and a bottom side. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291409 | SOLES FOR SPORTS SHOES - Improved soles and insoles for shoes, in particular sports shoes, are described. In an aspect, a sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, with at least a first and a second surface region is provided. The first surface region comprises expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (“TPU”). The second surface region is free from expanded TPU. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291410 | ADHESIVE FOOTWEAR AND DEVICES - Footwear used for high performance activities such as running can be adhesively attached to the plantar surface of feet rather than uppers or straps. The upper surface of the protective layer of the footwear can have adhesive regions that secure the foot to the footwear and other regions that are not adhesively coupled to the foot. The adhesive regions can be under the heel, along the lateral side of the foot, under the first through fifth metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints and around the perimeter of the foot above the plantar surface. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291411 | THREE-STAGE SNOW THROWER - A three-stage snow thrower having a housing, a power supply, a longitudinal drive shaft extending from the power supply into the housing, and a lateral drive shaft extending between opposing side walls of the housing and being meshingly engaged with the longitudinal drive shaft within a gear assembly. The first stage assembly includes a plurality of augers attached to the lateral drive shaft for pushing loosened snow axially toward the gear assembly. The second stage assembly includes at least one auger attached to the longitudinal drive shaft for pushing snow from the first stage assembly axially rearward. The third stage assembly includes an impeller that rotates to throw the snow through a chute attached to the housing to expel the snow from the housing. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291412 | TWO-STAGE SNOW THROWER - A two-stage snow thrower for removing and throwing accumulated snow. The two-stage snow thrower includes a housing, a power supply, a longitudinal drive shaft extending from the power supply, and a lateral drive shaft extending transversely relative to the longitudinal drive shaft. A first stage assembly includes at least one auger is positioned immediately adjacent to each opposing sides of the gear assembly which receives both the longitudinal and lateral drive shaft. The first stage assembly pushes loosened snow axially toward the gear assembly. A second stage assembly includes an impeller that centrifugally throws the snow from the housing through a chute extending from the housing. A paddle is attached to each of the augers of the first stage assembly, and the paddles push the snow rearwardly toward the impeller. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291413 | LUMINESCENT-OLED LIGHT COLLECTOR SIGNAGE PANEL - The invention provides a light collector ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130291414 | LIGHT APPARATUSES AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS - Light apparatuses and lighting systems are described. According to one aspect, a light apparatus includes a plurality of light sources individually configured to emit light in a respective primary direction, and wherein the light sources are configured such that the primary directions of the light emitted by the light sources are at different angles with respect to a common plane, and a lens configured to direct the light from the light sources to a surface of an object which is to be illuminated. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291415 | Poster Hanger System - The current invention discloses an easy to use poster hanger system. According to the invention a support rail is attached to the ceiling. A sign support element is attached to the support rail via sign support strings. By releasing sign support strings from string cassettes locating in the support rail, the sign support element can be pulled down for attachment of the upper end of a poster along its full length to the sign support element. The lower end of the poster is optionally attached along its full length to a bottom support element. The sign can be pushed up to a desired height by pushing the sign support element up while the sign support string is rolled back onto the string cassettes. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291416 | SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR HANGING EQUIPMENT - Described herein is a new assembly of components which comprise a support structure for hanging or supporting bicycles or similar equipment. The rack is designed using a number of tubes that pack into themselves for an extremely compact, lightweight assembly which is very easy to transport and store. The simple design ensures long term reliability and ease of use. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291417 | PEELABLE LABEL AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A peelable label for a container includes a fixed label and a removable label removably attached to at least a portion of the fixed label. A first securement feature is formed along a first side of the removable label and a second securement feature is formed along a second side of the removable label opposite the first side. The first and second securement features cooperate to retain the removable label in a shape of a frustoconical funnel. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291418 | Marking Carrier for Marking a Floating Caliper Brake - For a marking carrier, the following is provided for the purpose of simple production and installation: the marking carrier has at least one spring tongue extending from the main body of the marking carrier, the spring tongue being designed to act on the vehicle component in a resilient manner and to preload the main body against the vehicle component in a preloading direction, and the marking carrier has at least one spring tab, which acts on the vehicle component in such a way that the spring tab retains the marking carrier in a retaining direction opposite the preloading direction. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291419 | FIREARM MAGAZINE - A magazine for a firearm may include a cavity that is shaped to prevent the tip of the bullets in the cartridges from contacting the magazine when the firearm recoils. The magazine may also be configured so that the cartridges in the magazine exit the cavity at least approximately in the center of the magazine. The magazine may be configured to include a biasing mechanism that pushes the cartridges upward in the cavity. The biasing mechanism may be configured to allow the magazine to be compact, simple, and reliable. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291420 | FIREARM AND FIREARM SYSTEM - A firearm which is modifiable by the user such that a firearm barrel is arranged replaceable by the user, wherein the firearm comprises a barrel unit, which is detachable by the user and fastenable to a receiver, which barrel unit comprises the barrel and a locking piece, wherein the locking piece has a backward narrowing rear cone, which fits a cone in the receiver and which has a forward narrowing front cone, and which fits a cone in the centering bush, wherein to the centering bush is rotatably connected a clamping bush having an outer thread which fits an inner thread in the receiver, wherein by rotating the clamping bush in the locked direction, the rear end of the locking piece is centerable by means of the rear cone and lockable to the cone in the receiver. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291421 | GUN CLEANING TOOL KIT - A gun cleaning tool kit, comprising an openable case, at least one mount for receiving a removable tool insert, a portable miniature gun cleaning tool kit disposable in the openable case, a foldable work surface apron. The kit may further comprise at least one removable tool insert, a plurality of gun cleaning tools disposed on the removable tool insert, and an exterior pocket formed in the openable case for storing the portable miniature gun cleaning tool kit. Preferably, the foldable work surface apron is removably attached to, and stored within, the openable case. Preferably, both the openable case and the portable miniature gun cleaning tool kit are closable by zippers. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291422 | TURKEY DECOY - A “full body” turkey decoy having one or more of a movable head, movable neck, or movable tail is controlled remotely by the operator to produce a life-like animation of the decoy. The movable tail raises and lowers and the tail feathers fan out in a display; the movable head bobs to the ground and the movable neck arches and straightens, simulating realistic activity. The movable components of the decoy are controlled remotely by means of one or more pull cords, with movement of the components achieved by the use of springs and counterweights. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291423 | ATTACHMENT FOR MULTIPLE HOOK FISHING LURE - A hook attachment is adapted for an artificial fishing lure having multiple integrally-joined hooks. The hook attachment includes a lure dressing, and a dressing harness carrying the lure dressing. The dressing harness has a plurality of pre-formed hook holes adapted for receiving respective points of the multiple hooks, such that the hook attachment resides adjacent respective bends of the multiple hooks and extends outwardly from a tail end of the fishing lure. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291424 | Leaderless Quick Release Fishing Assembly - A saltwater fishing assembly includes a body resembling a forage fish. The body includes a quick connect device that is swivelable relative to a fishing line and is reelable to a fishing rod tip. A quick connection subassembly is connectable to the quick connect device of the body and includes a hook and is releasable with a hooked fish. Methods of using the fishing assembly are also provided. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291425 | ANIMAL TRAP - An animal trap for restraining animals, such as raccoons. The trap includes a hollow body having an entrance opening, an external and an internal grip member spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the body, both having a V-shape, and a biased restraint member having a V-shape and adapted to move towards the grip members when released to engage an extremity of an animal inserted through the entrance opening. Two interchangeable trigger assemblies are each adapted to restrain the restraint member until proper engagement with a respective trigger member. The first trigger assembly releases the restraint member via a first directional force or an opposite second directional force applied to a first trigger member. The second trigger assembly releases the restraint member via only the first directional force applied to a second trigger member. A ground stake having jagged teeth and a swivel chain may be used for anchoring. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291426 | Translucent Electrified Bird Deterrent Device - Electrical deterrent device having a translucent or transparent base are presented. The elongated base can include at least one and preferably two conductors coupled to the base. A plurality of reflective elements can be embedded within or disposed on an outside surface of the base. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291427 | Apparatus and Method for Generating Carbon Dioxide as an Attractant for Biting Arthropods - Disclosed and claimed herein is a device and method for generating carbon dioxide as an attractant for biting arthropods in combination with a trap, comprising: a reaction chamber charged with an aqueous acid solution when in use; a gas outlet from the reaction chamber connecting between the reaction chamber and the trap; a feeder reservoir containing a powder when in use, said powder comprising a bicarbonate salt; and means for controllably adding the powder to the reaction chamber; whereby carbon dioxide is generated in the reaction chamber, passed through the outlet and into the trap. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291428 | FLYSWATTER DEVICE - The present invention is a fly swatter device to catch a plurality of bugs and insects that include a traditional fly swatter that includes a handle with a distal end and a planar square surface disposed on the distal end of the planar square surface and a planar sticky surface that is disposed on the planar square surface that is disposable and replaceable. The planar sticky surface is a plurality of layered planar sticky surfaces that are peeled-off and disposed of and expose new planar sticky surfaces to continue catching bugs and insects. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291429 | ADDITIVE FOR WATER-ADDED BIO FUEL, WATER-ADDED BIO FUEL, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - An additive for water-added bio fuel of the present invention includes: a surface active agent; glycol alcohol; alcohol synthesizable from biomass; and ammonia. A water-added bio fuel of the present invention is obtained such that water and the additive for water-added bio fuel according to the present invention are combined with a fuel oil in a predetermined ratio and that a particle of the water is made fine relative to the fuel oil so as to be dispersed and soluble in the fuel oil. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291430 | Synthesis of High Caloric Fuels and Chemicals - In one embodiment, the present application discloses methods to selectively synthesize higher alcohols and hydrocarbons useful as fuels and industrial chemicals from syngas and biomass. Ketene and ketonization chemistry along with hydrogenation reactions are used to synthesize fuels and chemicals. In another embodiment, ketene used to form fuels and chemicals may be manufactured from acetic acid which in turn can be synthesized from synthesis gas which is produced from coal, biomass, natural gas, etc. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291431 | COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED FUEL PRODUCTION - Certain embodiments of the present invention are configured to produce boiler and transportation fuels. A first phase of the method may include oxidation and/or hyper-acidification of bio-oil to produce an intermediate product. A second phase of the method may include catalytic deoxygenation, esterification, or olefination/esterification of the intermediate product under pressurized syngas. The composition of the resulting product—e.g., a boiler fuel—produced by these methods may be used directly or further upgraded to a transportation fuel. Certain embodiments of the present invention also include catalytic compositions configured for use in the method embodiments. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291432 | Maximizing Aromatics Production From Hydrocracked Naphtha - A gasoline blending components production system useful for producing both aromatics and gasoline blending components from naphtha. The production system includes a light hydrocracked naphtha splitter, a medium hydrocracked naphtha splitter, a naphtha hydrotreater, an isomerization unit, a continuous catalytic reformer and aromatics complex. The production system is operable to produce both refined benzene and para-xylene products in addition to medium hydrocracked naphtha, isomerate, a C7s cut and a C9+ cut, which are useful for gasoline blending without additional treatment. A method for producing gasoline blending components while maximizing aromatic production includes introducing both stabilized hydrocracked naphtha to the light hydrocracked naphtha splitter and straight run naphtha to the naphtha hydrotreater. Operating the production system produces three types of hydrocracked naphtha: a light hydrocracked naphtha, a medium hydrocracked naphtha and a heavy hydrocracked naphtha. Light and heavy hydrocracked naphtha are directed to the naphtha hydrotreater. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291433 | TREE WOUND GUARD AND METHOD FOR INSTALLATION THEREOF FOR A TREE SUPPORT CABLING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a tree guard and an associated method for installation thereof for protecting cambium beneath the bark layer from mechanical damage caused by a tree support cabling system. The tree guard includes a cylindrical tube with a top wall and a bottom wall, a proximal end and a distal end sufficiently differentiated in length by a barrier ring rigidly attached on the top wall, such that the distal end be encircled and threaded through a hole at a first face of a trunk to reach a second face and the proximal end of the tube be remain out positioned about a circumference of the hole when the barrier ring anchors the tube against the trunk. The tube and the barrier ring having an inner diameter, and an outer diameter sufficiently larger to enable the cable to enter the tube and prevent the cable movement against the cambium, and not to inhibit growth of the tree respectively. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291434 | Tomato booster - An open tomato booster on each end with a vertical closable side entrance to allow a tomato transplant space for growth of an additional root system in a vertical position with a method of application. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291435 | DOUBLE-WALLED PLANTER WITH WATER RESERVOIR AND WATER LEVEL GAUGE - A planter prevents over-watering of plants that results in messy overflow of water. The planter allows plants to absorb water from the roots to promote healthier plants and prevent rot, such as rot of the trunk, stalk, and/or stem of a plant. The planter can have a double-wall that provides a self-contained chamber for water to be absorbed as needed from the roots up through small filtered holes in the bottom of the interior wall. A decorative cap or plug located on the top edge of the planter allows access to the chamber between the two walls of the planter. The planter includes a vertical transparent window along the exterior surface to allow for measurement of the water level inside the planter. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291436 | STACKABLE PLANT POT ASSEMBLY - A stackable plant pot assembly having a planter base that has a bottom surface, an upper edge defining a base opening, and a downwardly tapered side wall separating the upper base edge and the body surface. The assembly further has a first intermediate planter with an upper edge defining an upper opening, a lower edge defining a lower opening, a downwardly tapered side wall separating the upper edge and the lower edge, with the intermediate planter being both sized to removably couple to the planter base and create a substantially watertight seal and sized to stackably-receive the planter base within the upper opening of the first intermediate planter. The assembly further has a cover that is removably-couplable to the planter base and the first intermediate planter with the cover defining at least one opening sized to receive a standard-sized plant pot. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291437 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TAR IN SYNGAS - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130291438 | Louvered Roof Apparatus And Control System - A louvered roof assembly includes a pair of support members and several panels mounted between the support members. The panels are pivotally coupled to the support members for rotation about an axis by corresponding pivot pins. Each of the panels has a first end and a second end. One of the pivot pins is coupled to each end of the panels. A linear drive mechanism is coupled to each of the panels. The linear drive mechanism includes a track bar coupled to each of the panels and an actuator mounted to one of the support members and coupled to the track bar. The actuator is configured to move the track bar such that the panels rotate about the axis of their respective pivot pins. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291439 | SENSOR UNIT AND METHOD FOR CONTACTLESSLY ACTUATING A VEHICLE DOOR - A capacitive sensor unit is disposed for contactlessly actuating a vehicle door. The sensor unit has an electrode assembly with at least three electrodes that are disposed in a spaced relationship. The electrodes include a first transmitting electrode, a second transmitting electrode, and a receiving electrode arranged between the two transmitting electrodes. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291440 | INSULATING COVER FOR A/C UNIT - Embodiments disclose an apparatus for enclosing and insulating an opening in a structure such as for an air conditioning unit or a sleeve. The apparatus includes a cover having a first section and a second section, wherein the first section is designed to be adjustable in relation to the second section; one or more insulating members positioned along an interior of the cover; two or more fasteners designed to secure the cover to an A/C unit sleeve or a structure. In another embodiment the apparatus cover is a single section and not adjustable. A method of installing the same is provided, as are other aspects. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291441 | SEALING MEMBER FOR VESSEL - A vessel closure, and more particularly, a sealing member for sealing a vessel by being coupled to an inlet of the vessel, the sealing member being coupled to a vessel inlet of a vessel and sealing the vessel sealing member, wherein a vessel closure coupled to the vessel inlet, comprises a body mounted to the vessel inlet; a pressing plate disposed in the body so as to be movable up and down; one or more cutters formed on a lower surface of the pressing plate in a circumferential direction of the vessel inlet, and configured to punch the sealing member when the pressing plate is pressed, and to cut the sealing member when the body is rotated; a locking portion downwardly protruding from the lower surface of the pressing plate, and configured to accommodate the sealing member cut by the cutter in the body; and a connection portion connected between an outer circumferential surface of the pressing plate and an inner circumferential surface of the body, and elastically-transformed such that the pressing plate is movable up and down, wherein the sealing member has a disc shape in correspondence to the vessel inlet, a first cutting portion is formed at a position corresponding to the locking portion such that the sealing member is easily punched by the locking portion, and a second cutting portion is formed in a circumferential direction at a position corresponding to the cutter such that the sealing member is easily cut by the cutter, is disclosed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291442 | METHODS OF FORMING THERMALLY STABLE POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND CUTTERS - A method for forming a thermally stable cutting element that includes forming at least one acid infusion pathway in a polycrystalline abrasive body containing a catalyzing material to be leached; and contacting at least a portion of the at least one acid infusion pathway in the polycrystalline abrasive body with a leaching agent is disclosed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291443 | METHOD OF MAKING POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND MATERIAL - A method for making polycrystalline diamond material comprises providing a plurality of diamond particles or grains, coating the diamond particles or grains with a binder material comprising a non-metallic catalyst material for diamond, consolidating the coated diamond particles or grains to form a green body, and subjecting the green body to a temperature and pressure at which diamond is thermodynamically stable, sintering and forming polycrystalline diamond material. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291444 | CMP SLURRY REGENERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - The CMP slurry regeneration apparatus | 2013-11-07 |
20130291445 | DIAMOND ABRASIVE GRAIN AND ELECTROPLATED TOOL HAVING THE SAME - A coating method on diamond abrasive grains is used to form a conductive film on diamond abrasive grains. The conductive film has chemical composition gradient giving the diamond abrasive grain an outwardly increasing electrical conductibility as a function of film thickness. The subsequent electroplating layer can therefore more effectively embed the modified diamond abrasive grains, whilst the adhesion/bonding strength between substrate (work piece for electroplating) and the diamond abrasive grains is improved. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291446 | TOOL MADE OF CUBIC BORON NITRIDE SINTERED BODY - A tool includes a cubic boron nitride sintered body at least at a tool working point. The cubic boron nitride sintered body contains cubic boron nitride, a heat insulating phase, and a binder phase. Cubic boron nitride is contained in the cubic boron nitride sintered body by not less than 60 volume % and not more than 99 volume %, and the heat insulating phase includes one or more types of first compound composed of one or more types of element selected from the group consisting of Al, Si, Ti, and Zr and one or more types of element selected from the group consisting of N, C, O, and B. The first compound is contained in the cubic boron nitride sintered body by not less than 1 mass % and not more than 20 mass % and it has an average particle size smaller than 100 nm. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291447 | METHODS OF FORMING CUTTING ELEMENTS BY REMOVING METAL FROM INTERSTITIAL SPACES IN POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND - Methods of forming a cutting element include immersing at least a portion of a volume of polycrystalline diamond in a liquid electrolytic solution, applying a voltage between the polycrystalline diamond and a cathode in contact with the liquid electrolytic solution, and removing at least a portion of metal catalyst from interstitial spaces between adjacent diamond grains. The polycrystalline diamond includes interbonded diamond grains and metal catalyst particles in the interstitial spaces between adjacent grains of polycrystalline diamond material. Some methods include forming a barrier over a portion of a volume of polycrystalline diamond and transferring at least a portion of the metal catalyst from a portion of the polycrystalline diamond not covered by the barrier to a liquid electrolyte. Some methods include encapsulating a volume of polycrystalline diamond in a barrier and selectively removing a portion of the barrier from a first portion of the volume of polycrystalline diamond. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291448 | Interlocking eavestrough cover - An eavestrough cover comprising a plurality of pieces of a foraminous material lying in an end to end relationship to cover an eavestrough, a first end of a first piece of the foraminous material having a slot formed therein, a second end of a second piece of foraminous material being placed within the slot such that there are formed respective underlying/overlying portions of the first and second pieces of foraminous material. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291449 | Transportable, expandable containers & emergency structures for habitat & field use - The invention is an expandable and contractible, transforming habitable structure, ISO-certified container designed as a single unit with all primary components contained within, to be easily transported by water, air or land (truck and rail) in stacked configurations. The unit of fold-down floors, easy swing-out interior and exterior walls, and an inter-locking roof system, rapidly expands using: specially designed and engineered “box hinges” and “pivot pins.” When expanded, the unit is structurally secured via especially designed and engineered “spring bolts” requiring little construction knowledge or tools, into HUD-approved, habitable, family friendly structure for emergency and temporary individual, or single-family use, and can be combined in multiples for various field functional applications. The design and engineering of floor, wall and roof (stored for transport within the container) components allow for their simple maintenance by the removal and replacement of some bolts or specially designed and engineered “spring-loaded hinges.” | 2013-11-07 |
20130291450 | Tornado storm shelter - Affordable tornado shelter that is an 8 foot by 20 foot by 8 foot standard steel overseas-container with one 3 foot wide door in the rear. The container is converted into a completely self-contained shelter building. The shelter is fully equipped with lavatory and sink, kitchen and sleeping quarters. It has its own gas/electric and water supply. The shelter is designed so that it can even be used as a living space when there is no emergency. The container-shelter is affordable also. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291451 | Branched Spike Bird Deterrent - A bird deterrent has a base and at least one branched spike extending from the base. The branching can occur anywhere along the spike, and a single branch point can give rise to multiple branches. Spikes can have multiple branches. The various branches can be of any suitable length(s), and can be oriented in any suitable direction(s). | 2013-11-07 |
20130291452 | BI-DIRECTIONALLY RAISABLE DRILLING RIG MAST - Disclosed herein is a bi-directionally raisable drilling rig mast system that includes a drilling rig mast having a bi-directional mast erection connection, a first erection connection positioned proximate a first side of a rig substructure, and a second erection connection positioned proximate a second side of the rig substructure, the second side being at an opposite side of the rig substructure from the first side. The system further includes at least one mast erection apparatus having an upper end that is adapted to be pivotably attached to the bi-directional mast erection connection and a lower end that is adapted to be pivotably attached to the first erection connection for erecting the drilling rig mast from the first side of the substructure, the lower end being further adapted to be pivotably attached to the second erection connection for erecting the drilling rig mast from the second side of the substructure. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291453 | ANCHOR POST - Provided herein are methods, devices and systems comprising an anchor post that has a shaft, at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post, and at least one alignment element. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291454 | TOWER FOUNDATION - The foundation structure includes a plurality of structural members. A first end of each structural member is coupled to a central shaft. In appropriate soil conditions, the foundation structure is buried in the soil and the soil itself constrains the mass at the base of the foundation and keeps it from moving. The foundation structure is made of structural components comprises a material, including concrete pre-cast concrete, cast-in place concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, pre-tensioned concrete and post-tensioned concrete, for resisting the expected forces transferred from the tower. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291455 | SAFETY BARRIER SYSTEMS FOR LOADING DOCKS - Example safety barrier systems for vehicle loading docks comprise a retractable flexible barrier with a special powered latching mechanism that locks the barrier in place and prevents it from being retracted under certain hazardous dock conditions. In some examples, the barrier cannot be retracted when there is no vehicle at the dock while the dock's door is open. In some examples, an alarm is energized when concurrently the door is open, the barrier is retracted and there is no vehicle at the dock. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291456 | Roof Tiles and Related Systems - Roof tile systems for structures are provided. A representative system ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130291457 | Layered Floor Tile Connectable To Form An Area Mat That Resists Delamination From Scuffing - A modular floor tile comprising a base substrate and top layer having a first land with a support surface and first and second perimeter portions each defining a second land with a surface recessed relative to the support surface, the first perimeter portion defining a recess and the opposing second perimeter portion defining a lug, whereby two tiles join together by the recess receiving a lug of a second tile, and the support surface supporting footwear remote from the second land to avoid scuffing against the joined lug and recess so the top layer is not delaminated from the base substrate. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291458 | GRANULAR MATERIAL STORAGE CAPACITY INCREASING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A granular material storage capacity increasing device and system includes a housing including a first and second side walls each having an upper edge. A roof structure is attached to and extends between the first and second side walls. The roof structure includes roof trusses each having an inner chord. A plurality of curtain assemblies is attached to the roof structure to define an auxiliary storage capacity. At least one of the curtain assemblies is mounted adjacent to and associated with the first side wall and at least one of the curtain assemblies is mounted adjacent to and associated with the second side wall. Each of the curtain assemblies a flexible panel extending between and is attached to two inner chords. A top edge attached to the inner chords and bottom edge attached to one of the first or second side walls. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291459 | Unit Glazing Construction for Window Panels - A system for creating single and double pane window walls comprising mullions, sills, headers, other framing members and gasketing, is disclosed. The system features window pane framing extrusions which include provisions that allow the extrusions to snap together to create a framing member with a box-type cross-section. Experimentation has shown that the composite box sections have similar structural properties to unitary box sections, i.e. comparable moments of inertia and cross-sectional area and thus comparable ability to carry bending moment, transmit shear and resist buckling. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291460 | SPRINKLER MOUNTING DEVICE - Disclosed is a sprinkler mounting device, in which an open-type mounting bracket adapted to mount a reducer having a head includes a means to be temporarily joined to a support bar, thereby preventing a separation of the mounting bracket from the support bar during work. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291461 | SPRINKLER MOUNTING DEVICE - Disclosed is a sprinkler mounting device having a mounting bracket that includes a tightening member mounted on the front of a bracket body for opening and closing an open portion by a lever, so that the tightening member can firmly hold a reducer, to which a head is joined, once a worker shifts the lever back after inserting the reducer into the bracket body. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291462 | Tension Link for Drill Floor Substructure Assembly - The present invention relates to a new tension link drill floor level connection system for use on a drilling rig, as may be used in subterranean exploration. The present invention provides a tension link assembly for resisting separating forces incurred between sections of the substructure. In particular, the tension link assembly may be located at the drill floor level for resisting the separating forces imparted by “splayed” or wide leg mast structures that tend to separate substructure side boxes from the substructure center section. The present invention may be comprised of a first link element and a second link element with a tension link being connectable over the first and second link elements to resist separation between sections of the substructure. A latch mechanism may be utilized to prevent upward movement of the tension side boxes or center section relative to the drill floor or to one another. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291463 | EVAPORATIVE PATTERN FOR CASTING AND CASTED PRODUCT - An evaporative pattern having a high strength is provided. An evaporative pattern | 2013-11-07 |
20130291464 | NON-WELDED COPING CAPS AND TRANSITIONS - A design and fabrication technique whereby a coping cap and/or transition can be supplied with mitered corner sections and other transitional components which utilize the identical prefinished or bare sheet metal material(s) without any reliance on exposed mechanical fasteners, welding, soldering, or post-applied paints. This is essentially accomplished by joining the pre-finished sheet material(s) together using a mesh screen and adhesive on the underside (non-exposed) face of the sheet material(s). | 2013-11-07 |
20130291465 | VENTED WALL GIRTS - The invention is directed to an improved sub-structural wall construction component which provides support for exterior building cladding materials, allows for air ventilation to aid in drying the exterior wall cavity, and allows for drainage of incidental moisture that may infiltrate into the exterior wall cavity. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291466 | Cold Seal Glass Block Utilizing Insulating Materials - A glass block including an insulating material disposed with an interior chamber. The block includes a first block half, a second block half, and a frame. The frame is positioned between and aligns the first block half and the second block half so that the block halves and the frame define a complete enclosure. The frame holds at least two partitions inside the block. The partitions divide the interior of the block into a plurality of chambers including at least one interior chamber disposed between the partitions. An insulating material is disposed in the interior chamber between the partitions. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291467 | BUILDING PANELS - Flooring material including sheet-shaped floor elements with a mainly square or rectangular shape. The floor elements are provided with edges, a lower side and an upper decorative layer. The floor elements are intended to be joined by means of joining members. The floor elements are provided with male joining members on a first edge while a second edge of the floor elements are provided with a female joining member. The male joining member is provided with a tongue and a lower side groove while the female joining member is provided with a groove and a cheek, the cheek being provided with a lip. The floor elements are provided with a male vertical assembly joining member on a third edge while a fourth, opposite, edge is provided with female vertical assembly joining member. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291468 | PROCESS FOR FORMING HIGH-RESISTANCE SLABS OR TILES, INTENDED FOR COVERING INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL FLOORS OR WALLS - The process includes the following stages: arranging a slab or tile exhibiting an in-view surface; arranging at least a slim support slab or support plate having a characteristic of possessing a thermal expansion coefficient which is greater than a thermal expansion coefficient of the slab or tile, the slim support slab or support plate exhibiting effective properties of tenacity and resistance to easy breakage thereof; gluing under heating the slab or tile onto the slim support slab or support plate, or vice versa, using a suitable glue for adhering to surfaces thereof to be glued; leaving an assembly thus obtained to cool down to an ambient temperature such that owing to a different thermal expansion coefficient (contraction), the slim support slab or support plate induces on the slab or tile, to which it is solidly glued, a state of compression starting from a lower surface thereof which is opposite the in-view surface. | 2013-11-07 |
20130291469 | METHOD FOR LAYING PARQUET FLOORING WITH IMPROVED DIMENSIONAL STABILITY - 1) Moisture-crosslinkable adhesive composition comprising:
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