45th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 49 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130296078 | Golf Fitting Systems and Related Methods - Embodiments of golf fitting systems are disclosed herein. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296079 | Lacrosse Training and Competitive Game Installation With Variable Trajectory Control - A lacrosse training and competitive game installation includes an elongated enclosed space having side walls and a goal area adjacent one end thereof and a player area at an opposite end thereof. The goal area includes a rear wall and one or more forward projecting side baffle regions projecting forward from the rear wall of the goal area. Each of the one or more side baffle regions has one or more throwing apertures through which lacrosse balls are hurled into the enclosed space in sequence. A ball projector assembly is mounted behind each baffle adjacent each of the throwing apertures for hurling the lacrosse balls into the enclosed space simulating passed balls between players. A simulated goal is preferably rotatable in the goal area for throwing and shooting of balls at various angles to a goal. Balls are collected from the goal area and delivered to each ball projector assembly. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296080 | Baseball and Softball Bat Swinging Trainer - Disclosed is a new and improved baseball and softball bat swinging trainer, comprising a flexible or rigid pole that is anchored to a horizontal surface, and a plurality of colored target flaps extending therefrom. The target flaps are pivotably mounted to the pole and are independently movable between a first and second position. The device can be adjusted so that the flaps are positioned in the strike zone of the batter. The colored target flap rotates as it is struck, indicating that the target was properly hit. A player can be instructed to swing at a particular colored flap, which helps him or her to learn hand-eye coordination and proper bat control when swinging a baseball or softball bat. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296081 | TRAINING DEVICE FOR IMPROVING A TENNIS PLAYERS SWING - A training device which includes a face with a first region and a second region, said first region adapted to provide an first auditory output when struck by a tennis ball and said second region adapted to provide a second auditory output when struck by a tennis ball, wherein said first auditory output and said second auditory output are different, a circumferentially grooved region adjacent said face, and a ringlet engageable with said grooved region. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296082 | Lacrosse Head Including Pre-Fabricated Pocket Area - A stand-alone, rigid lacrosse pocket is formed from a piece of mesh netting that is shaped to exhibit a desired pocket contour. Once shaped, a coating of stiffening material is applied to the netting and embeds within the shaped mesh netting to “fix” the desired pocket contour and form a rigid lacrosse pocket. The rigid lacrosse pocket is thereafter attached to a conventional lacrosse head, using the same stringing technique as commonly used to attach the mesh netting to the head. Advantageously, by pre-fabricating the lacrosse pocket, the need to “work” the netting into the desired shape is eliminated, and a player can quickly and easily change pockets as necessary. A method of fabricating the stand-along, rigid lacrosse pocket is also disclosed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296083 | LACROSSE STICK POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket includes an elongated single layer runner with multiple cross pieces. The single layer runner can be constructed from a material, such as a polymeric material, molded over the cross pieces. The cross pieces and/or runner can include speed lace loops with which a net lace can be joined. A related method includes providing cross pieces, overmolding a polymeric material over the cross pieces to form a single layer runner, where the overmolded material is the only structure extending between and connecting the cross pieces, and where the cross pieces are transverse to the runners. Another method includes providing a pocket base overmolding the base with a polymeric material to cover portions of it, and forming connection elements between different portions independently of any other components of the pocket base. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296084 | SCENT DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Scent delivery devices and methods of use are provided herein. According to some embodiments, the present technology may be directed to a scent delivery device configured to be housed within an arrow, the arrow having at least one opening to allow scent within the arrow to pass outwardly from the arrow, device having a base member at least partially insertable within a body of the arrow, a scent bearing member associated with the base, and a cap releaseably associable with the base, the cap covering the scent bearing member. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296085 | FLEXIBLE HOLE BALL WITH ANGLED HOLE WALLS - A ball that is pliable, seamless, flexible and durable that has a seamless, uniformly thick outer shell and where the shell has one or more holes formed in the outer shell and where the walls of the holes are angled inwardly toward the center of the ball in order to increase air flow into the ball. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296086 | TRACTION DRIVE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A traction drive of an internal combustion engine and a method for operating the same are proposed. The traction drive includes two parallel drive levels, and as well as a normal operating mode it permits the following operating modes:—starting of the internal combustion engine,—boosting of the internal combustion engine, and—stationary-mode airconditioning. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296087 | Ultra High Efficiency Low Friction Drive Chain for Wind Turbine Applications - A low friction joint apparatus for chain links is provided. The apparatus may include a first link pin rigidly coupled to a first chain link, a second link pin rigidly coupled to a second chain link, a sprocket roller coaxially and pivotally disposed about the second link pin, a plurality of radial bearings radially disposed between the second link pin and each of the first link pin and the sprocket roller, and a plurality of axial bearings axially disposed between the second link pin and the first chain link, and between the sprocket roller and the second chain link. The second link pin may be coaxially and pivotally disposed about the first link pin. The sprocket roller may be rotatable relative to each of the first and second chain links. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296088 | DRIVE TRAIN FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A drive train for a hybrid vehicle, and which includes an internal combustion engine, at least one electric machine, a first planetary gear and a second planetary gear between a transmission input shaft, which is in drive connection to the output shaft of the internal combustion engine, and a transmission output shaft. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296089 | POWER TRAIN FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a power train for a hybrid vehicle can achieve three or more fixed gear ratio modes where a vehicle is driven at a fixed gear ratio, such as shift stages of common transmission, only by the driving force of an engine without driving a motor generator, as well as an electric vehicle mode, which is the basic drive modes of a hybrid vehicle, and two or more power division modes including an input division mode and a composite mode, thereby driving the vehicle with high efficiency in accordance with traveling conditions of the vehicle and improving fuel efficiency. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296090 | ENERGY GENERATING INSTALLATION - Disclosed is an energy generating installation, especially a wind power station, including a drive shaft, a generator ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130296091 | VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE FOR AIRCARFT APPLICATIONS - A variable speed drive (AVSD) includes an input shaft connected to receive a mechanical input from an aircraft engine and an output shaft connected to provide a speed-controlled mechanical output. The AVSD includes a first power path having a fixed gear ratio, a second power path having a variable gear ratio, and a differential coupled to combine power received from the first power path and the second power path for provision to the output shaft. A controller modifies the variable gear ratio of the second power path to regulate the output shaft of the AVSD to a desired speed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296092 | ROTATING CLUTCH BALANCE FILL SYSTEM - A rotating clutch operably disposed between two rotating components includes a hydraulic operator having a piston and, on one side of the piston, an apply chamber or cavity and, on the opposite side of the piston, a balance chamber or cavity. The apply chamber is selectively provided with pressurized hydraulic fluid to engage and release the clutch to couple and de-couple the two rotating components. The balance chamber is provided with a flow of pressurized hydraulic fluid from the transmission lubrication system that flows through the transmission main shaft and flow restricting passages to the balance chamber. An exhaust port downstream of the balance chamber releases excess hydraulic fluid flow. Thus, whether, the clutch is rotating or not, hydraulic pressure is maintained in the balance chamber and proper clutch operation is assured. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296093 | LATCHING CLUTCH CONTROL SYSTEM - A clutch latching system is provided for latching and draining a torque transmitting mechanism. The latching clutch control system may include a latching valve, a release valve, and an accumulator. The clutch latching system may include a clutch feed channel configured to provide hydraulic fluid from a pressurized source to a torque transmitting device when the torque transmitting device is engaged and the engine is running. A latching valve connects the clutch feed channel to the torque transmitting device. The latching valve is configured to selectively trap pressurized hydraulic fluid within the torque transmitting device. A hydraulic pressure storage circuit configured to selectively provide pressurized hydraulic fluid to the latching valve to unlatch the latching valve. A multiple speed transmission is also provided. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296094 | ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT WITH MODULAR MOTOR ASSEMBLY - An electric drive module for a motor vehicle includes an electric motor assembly having a cartridge housing containing a stator, a rotor, and a rotor shaft. The rotor shaft is supported by the cartridge housing. The electric motor assembly is positioned within an axle housing. A reduction unit includes an input member being driven by the rotor shaft and includes an output member driven at a reduced speed relative to the input member. A differential assembly includes an input driven by the output member, a first differential output driving a first output shaft, and a second differential output driving a second output shaft. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296095 | Axle Assembly Having a Lubricant Reservoir Module - An axle assembly having a housing, a reservoir module, and an axle. The reservoir module may be configured to receive a lubricant and may be disposed in an arm portion of the housing. The axle may be disposed in the arm portion such that the axle extends through and is spaced apart from a tube portion of the reservoir module. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296096 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - The invention is concerned with a continuously variable transmission incorporating a variator of the type having at least two co-axial races (D1-D4) between which drive is transferred at a continuously variable variator ratio. The variator races are mounted for rotation about a variator shaft ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130296097 | RANGE TRANSMISSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A range-change transmission having a main transmission, an upstream splitter group and a downstream range group. The main transmission comprises planetary gearsets (PS | 2013-11-07 |
20130296098 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A VEHICLE DRIVELINE CONTROL DURING VARYING DRIVING CONDITIONS - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, driveline operating modes may be adjusted in response to driving surface conditions. The approaches may improve vehicle drivability and reduce driveline degradation. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296099 | Hybrid Drive - The invention relates to a hybrid drive, comprising an internal combustion engine, an electric machine and a torque superposition device, by means of which a torque supplied by the internal combustion engine can be superposed on a torque supplied by the electric machine, wherein the torque superposition device has a first and a second torque input and a torque output. The electric machine is coupled to the first torque input via a first transmission device, and the internal combustion engine is coupled to the second torque input via a second transmission device. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296100 | Controlled Regenerative Braking Torque Incrementing in Hybrid Vehicle Downshift - A controller and control strategies minimize shift shock in a hybrid electric vehicle during a downshift during regenerative braking by maintaining the transmission input speed substantially linear when the transmission input speed is slowing. The controller and the control strategies control the regenerative braking torque during a downshift occurring during regenerative braking in such a way that the transmission input speed is maintained substantially linear when the transmission input speed is slowing during a torque phase of the downshift. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296101 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE DRIVELINE - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, driveline operation may be adjusted in response to operating the hybrid vehicle in a four wheel drivel low gear range. The approaches may improve vehicle drivability and reduce driveline degradation. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296102 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXTENDING REGENERATIVE BRAKING - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an electrical load may be automatically activated to consume electrical energy produced during driveline braking so that driveline braking may be extended. The electrical load may be a windscreen heater or other device. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296103 | Adjusting Motor Torque to Enable Slip of Torque Converter Clutch to be Maintained when Accelerator Pedal Released in Hybrid Vehicle - A controller and a control strategy for a hybrid electric vehicle having a traction motor between an engine and an automatic transmission include maintaining a bypass clutch of a torque converter in an engaged position and applying a motor torque from a traction motor to the torque converter such that slip of the torque converter does not otherwise reach zero while the bypass clutch is maintained in the engaged position. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296104 | BIASED SPEED CONTROL FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE IN A HYBRID VEHICLE - A vehicle is provided with an engine, an electric machine connected to the engine by an upstream clutch, a transmission gearbox connected to the electric machine by a downstream clutch, and a controller. The controller is configured to: (i) slip a downstream clutch, (ii) limit a torque output of an electric machine to a threshold value, (iii) engage an upstream clutch while the downstream clutch is slipping, and (iii) engage the downstream clutch. A method for controlling an electric machine in a vehicle during an upstream torque disturbance is provided. The downstream clutch is slipped and the torque output of an electric machine is limited to a threshold value. The upstream clutch is engaged while the downstream clutch is slipping. The downstream clutch is engaged. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296105 | Adjusting Motor Torque to Compensate for Uphill and Downhill Demands During Cruise Control in Hybrid Vehicle - A system and method for controlling a hybrid vehicle having an engine, a battery powered traction motor, and an automatic step-ratio transmission selectively coupled in series by a clutch include engaging the clutch to couple the engine and the motor and controlling motor torque to provide braking torque through the transmission to substantially maintain a cruise control speed. In one embodiment, a hybrid electric vehicle includes a battery powered traction motor connected to a transmission, an engine selectively coupled in series with the motor by a clutch, and a controller communicating with the traction motor and the engine and configured to control the motor to provide braking torque when the clutch is engaged and engine braking torque is insufficient to maintain cruise control speed of the vehicle as the vehicle travels downhill. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296106 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING DRIVELINE LASH IN A HYBRID VEHICLE - A vehicle has an engine, an upstream clutch, an electric machine, a downstream clutch, a transmission gearbox, and a controller. The controller is configured to: (i) control engagement of the downstream clutch, (ii) monitor a vehicle torque, and (iii) control electric machine torque to a designated rate when the vehicle torque changes direction and the electric machine is operating. A method for controlling a hybrid vehicle includes engaging a clutch downstream of the electric machine, monitoring a vehicle torque, and controlling electric machine torque to a designated rate when vehicle torque changes direction and the electric machine is operating. A hybrid vehicle system has an electric machine and a controller configured to (i) control electric machine torque to a designated rate within a time zone, and (ii) control at least one of the electric machine torque and an engine torque to meet driver demand outside of the zone. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296107 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STARTING A TURBOCHARGED ENGINE IN A HYBRID VEHICLE - A vehicle with a modular hybrid transmission that has a combustion engine including a turbocharger and an e-machine use barometric pressure, road grade, and estimated vehicle mass to develop a turbo lag estimate. If it is determined that undesirable turbo lag is likely, the system opens a disconnect clutch between the engine and the e-machine and the engine is started independently of the e-machine. The e-machine is then used to launch the vehicle while the engine is started. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296108 | Modular Hybrid Transmission with a One Way Clutch - A vehicle transmission system having a combustion engine, an electric motor and a transmission includes a first clutch operatively connected between the engine and the motor and a one way clutch. The one way clutch is connected in parallel with the first clutch that permits the engine to increase speed with the clutch disengaged until the engine speed matches the motor speed. The engine provides positive torque through the one way clutch to the motor and transmission upon matching the motor speed. The first clutch and the one way clutch may be a hybrid rocker one way clutch. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296109 | Method and Apparatus for Starting an Engine of a Modular Hybrid Transmission Based Upon Demanded Torque - A control system including a method and apparatus for operating a hybrid vehicle. A disconnect clutch selectively separates an electric machine from a combustion engine. If a wide open throttle or high torque command is requested and the combustion engine is shut down, a 12 volt starter may be used to start the combustion engine while disconnected from the electric machine and all of the electric machine torque available may be used for traction. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296110 | Modulating Engine Torque to Synchronization Engine Speed with Motor Speed for Disconnect Clutch Engagement in Hybrid Vehicle - A system and method for controlling a hybrid vehicle having an engine, a traction motor, and a transmission selectively coupled in series by a clutch include modulating engine torque while the clutch is disengaged and while engine speed is less than motor speed to increase the engine speed. The clutch is engaged to connect the engine to the motor in response to the engine speed exceeding the motor speed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296111 | ENGINE RESTART TORQUE SPIKE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method for controlling a hybrid vehicle having a traction motor between an engine and a step ratio automatic transmission during a startup of the hybrid vehicle. The method includes performing at least one of adjusting a clutch or an oil pressure to change a transmission tie-up force or downshifting the transmission in response to an actuation rate of a vehicle driver demand. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296112 | CONTROLLING POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS FOR HILL-HOLDING IN A HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A hybrid electric vehicle includes an engine and a traction motor coupled to the engine by a coupling device or a clutch for providing torque to wheels of the vehicle. An inverter is electrically connected to the traction motor. A second coupling device or at least one clutch at least indirectly selectively couples the motor to the drive wheels. A controller controls the second coupling device based upon a temperature of at least one of the fraction motor and the inverter. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296113 | CONTROLLING A TRACTION MOTOR DURING ENGINE PULL-UP IN A VEHICLE - A vehicle includes an engine and a fraction motor. A clutch is configured to selectively mechanically couple the engine to the traction motor. A controller or controllers are provided that are configured to command a change in magnitude of an electric current supplied to the electric machine. The command is made in response to initiation of the clutch engaging the traction motor to the engine. The change in magnitude of the electric current ensures the speed of the traction motor remains generally constant during clutch engagement while a speed of the engine is less than that of the traction motor. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296114 | VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS OF A VEHICLE - A vehicle includes an engine, a traction motor, and a torque converter that is driven by the traction motor. A clutch arrangement mechanically couples an output of the torque converter to transmission gearing. A controller is provided in the vehicle that is configured to command an increase in slip, or decrease in clutch pressure, in the clutch arrangement in response to an increase in speed of the traction motor. The commanding of an increase in slip enables a product of the torque ratio of the torque converter and an input torque to the torque converter to remain generally constant during the increase in speed of the traction motor. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296115 | System and Method for Controlling a Driveline in a Hybrid Vehicle - A system and a method for controlling a hybrid vehicle powertrain during a change from a two-wheel drive mode to a four-wheel drive mode is provided. In response to a request to couple the second pair of wheels to the powertrain, a driveline controller commands an increased torque from the electric motor to be applied to the first pair of wheels The increased torque from the electric motor is based on an AWD engagement torque of the second pair of wheels to counteract an engagement torque of a second pair of drive wheels before changing from the two-wheel drive mode to the four-wheel drive mode. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296116 | Hybrid Torque Converter Control During Rolling Engine Start For Driveline Damping - A system and method for controlling a hybrid vehicle including a transmission having a torque converter with a bypass clutch include controlling the slip between the impeller and the turbine of the torque converter in slip mode operation to regulate the converter torque ratio and maintain substantially constant torque at the turbine. Controlled slip uses the hydrodynamic coupling of the torque converter to balance the desired and delivered torque while damping torque disturbances transmitted through the driveline to manage noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). | 2013-11-07 |
20130296117 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ENGINE FLARE CONTROL DURING TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT - A vehicle includes an engine, an electric machine, a transmission, and at least one controller. The at least one controller, in response to a gear shift of the transmission that causes a speed of the engine to exceed a predetermined speed, commands a change in current to the electric machine such that the speed of the engine decreases to a target speed to avoid engine flare. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296118 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A VEHICLE DRIVELINE - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, driveline operating modes may be manually selected to improve hybrid driveline operation during off road conditions. The approaches may improve vehicle drivability and reduce driveline degradation. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296119 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONDITIONALLY ENTERING A DRIVELINE SAILING MODE - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a driveline may selectively enter a sailing mode to provide quick driveline torque response with reduced impact on fuel economy. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296120 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DRIVELINE SAILING MODE ENTRY - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, entry conditions for entering a driveline sailing mode are described. Driveline sailing mode may improve driveline torque response and vehicle drivability. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296121 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENGINE STOPPING - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine is stopped to a desired position via slipping a driveline disconnect clutch so that engine starting may be improved. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296122 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE DRIVELINE RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL CONDITIONS - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, external data are a basis for operating a driveline disconnect clutch. For example, a vehicle destination may be a basis for opening a driveline disconnect clutch and beginning to discharging an energy storage device so that fewer hydrocarbons may be consumed by the vehicle. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296123 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADAPTING A DRIVELINE DISCONNECT CLUTCH TRANSFER FUNCTION - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a transfer function of a driveline disconnect clutch is adapted. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296124 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A DRIVELINE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, compensation is provided for a dual mass flywheel positioned in a vehicle driveline. The approaches may reduce driveline torque disturbances. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296125 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A DRIVELINE CLUTCH - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, operation of a driveline disconnect clutch is adjusted to compensate for clutch wear and manufacturing tolerances. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296126 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENGINE CRANKING - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine may be started in one of two ways depending on operating conditions. In particular, the engine may be started via a lower power output electric machine or a higher power output electric machine. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296127 | TORQUE HOLE FILLING IN A HYBRID VEHICLE DURING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING - A system and method for reducing torque disturbances during a shift event for a hybrid vehicle having an engine selectively coupled to a traction motor and an automatic transmission to control or compensate actual transmission input shaft torque based on measured transmission input torque by controlling a torque source, such as a traction motor. The system and method may include an engine, a transmission, a traction motor between the engine and the transmission with the engine being selectively coupled to the motor and the transmission by a disconnect clutch and a controller configured to control motor torque to cause an actual transmission input shaft torque to achieve a target transmission input shaft torque during a transmission shift event. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296128 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MANAGE DRIVELINE OSCILLATIONS WITH CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL - A system and method for controlling a vehicle having an electric traction motor coupled to a transmission by a clutch include modifying torque transmitted to the driveline by modifying the clutch apply pressure in response to a difference between rotational speed of a driveline component and a filtered rotational speed of the driveline component to reduce driveline oscillation when the clutch is unlocked. The clutch pressure may be modified in response to a vehicle event that may otherwise induce driveline oscillations, such as a transmission ratio change or regenerative braking, for example. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296129 | MOTOR DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE AND A MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor drive assembly for a vehicle is proposed which can prevent a two-way roller clutch of the current speed ratio and a two-way roller clutch of the next speed ratio from engaging simultaneously. This assembly includes a first-speed friction plate ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130296130 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSITIONING BETWEEN BRAKING MODES - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a method for transitioning between driveline braking and wheel brakes is provided. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296131 | MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVE TRAIN - In a motor vehicle drive train device with a drive engine and a drive train which has a first coupling unit in the form of a clutch arranged close to the drive engine and at least one second coupling unit arranged in the flow of force from the drive engine close to the drive wheels of the vehicle, a control unit is provided which controls the coupling units and which has an overrun operating mode wherein, at a first point, the drive engine can be disconnected from the drive train by opening the clutch and, at a second point, the coupling units close to the drive wheels can be disengaged so as to disconnect the drive train also from the drive wheels. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296132 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADJUSTING DRIVELINE DISCONNECT CLUTCH OPERATION - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, torque transferred via a driveline disconnect clutch is estimated based on characteristics of a torque converter to improve driveline operation. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296133 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A POWERTRAIN SYSTEM UPON DETECTING A STUCK-CLOSED CLUTCH - A powertrain system includes a multi-mode transmission having a plurality of torque machines. A method for controlling the powertrain system includes identifying all presently applied clutches including commanded applied clutches and the stuck-closed clutch upon detecting one of the torque-transfer clutches is in a stuck-closed condition. A closed-loop control system is employed to control operation of the multi-mode transmission accounting for all the presently applied clutches. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296134 | METHOD FOR BROADENING THE FUNCTION OF A TRANSMISSION BRAKE - A method of controlling and regulating a transmission brake which, for the purpose of synchronization, determines a target rotational speed of a shaft to be synchronized on the basis of an actual rotational speed of a transmission shaft, and controls a transmission brake such that the determined target rotational speed is set for the shaft that is to be synchronized. The transmission brake also carries out additional functions. These functions require no, or only minimal, additional hardware complexity in a cost-neutral way, but considerably increase the functional and practical value of the transmission brake. The comfort and speed of shifting operations, the protection or, as the case may be, the detection of error states in sensors, a clutch, a main clutch or a motor control are improved, and undesirable transmission states avoided. It is also possible to account for and influence other conditions, such as the operation of ancillary devices. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296135 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXECUTING A SHIFT PATH TO A TARGET POWERSTRAIN STATE - A method for controlling a transmission of a powertrain system includes executing a single source shortest path search to identify a preferred shift path originating with an initial powertrain state and terminating at a target powertrain state, wherein the single source shortest path search employs transition-specific costs and situational costs to identify the preferred shift path. The preferred shift path is executed to achieve the target powertrain state. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296136 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A VEHICLE DRIVELINE - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, driveline disconnect clutch operation is adjusted in response to vehicle mass so that the vehicle may operate similarly at lower and higher vehicle masses. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296137 | Exercise rowing machine with power generation - An exercise rowing machine with power generation includes: a main machine frame; a seat cushion slidably mounted on the main machine frame; a supporting rod mounted on the main machine frame; a holding rod mounted on the supporting rod; a damping device; and a power generation device. The damping device includes: a belt wheel, which is rotatably mounted on the supporting rod and connected with the belt wheel through a traction band; and a pulley block, which is mounted on the main machine frame and connected with the belt wheel through an elastic band. The power generation device includes: an electric generator, which includes an input shaft and is mounted between the main machine frame and the supporting rod; a driving belt, which connects the belt wheel with the input shaft of the electric generator; and a storage battery, which is electrically connected with the electric generator. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296138 | GYMNASTIC MACHINE - A gymnastic machine ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130296139 | BICYCLING EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENT LOAD DISPERSION - An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a base, a frame comprising a head tube, and a lower front pivoting point connected to the base and an upper rear pivoting axial member positioned a fixed distance above the base. The lower front pivoting point and the upper rear pivoting axial member include a multiple component resistive element arrangement and collectively defining an axis of rotation, the axis of rotation forming a fixed angle relative to the base of 30 to 45 degrees, sloping upward in a rearward direction from the front pivoting point to the upper rear pivoting axial member. The design further includes a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, the stem passing through the head tube and connected to the base by a connection arrangement comprising an arm. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296140 | HOPPING BALL - A hopping play ball comprises a pair of elongated grips or handles adjacent to each other and extending radially outward from the surface of the ball. The ball may also comprise an array of mammillated protrusions on the lower surface, opposite the handles, to improve the stability during bouncing on a soft or elastic surface, such as a trampoline rebounding mat. In other embodiments, the ball has one or more water reservoirs in fluid communication with squirt nozzles disposed on either the surface of the ball or an outward facing portion of the handles. The squirt nozzles are activated by the player via the handle grips, and may pump or squirt water in response to each bounce or may be triggered independent of the players bouncing movement. The mammillated surface aids in preventing slippage of the balls during such types of wet play with multiple players. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296141 | Fighting Arts Shield Like Device - A fighting arts shield like device designed to be carried or mounted. Through hitting the apparatus the contestant can condition and develop muscles and technique. The device may be either solid or hollow. The shield front is specifically developed to represent striking areas found on a human target and developed such that a properly delivered strike will land solidly; improper or techniques delivered from the wrong distance will not land appropriately. The backside is uniquely developed with features that enhance the holder's ability to hold and direct the shield thereby enhancing its utility. The shield is carried in a boxing on-guard position. The shield like device may have an optional electrical component that allows measurements to be made of the speed, power and force vectors of strikes where data may be instantaneously presented by audio and visual indicators or disaggregated or used at a later date. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296142 | Weight Changing Systems And Methods, and Fitness Equipment Incorporating Same - Weight changing systems and methods as well as fitness equipment incorporating weight changing systems are provided. One weight changing system includes a frame, weights individually movable relative to the frame, a weight carriage movable relative to the frame, and a control system. Each weight has a receiving member bordered by an opening. The weight carriage has latch assemblies, biasing members, and actuators. Each latch assembly has a pivotally-reciprocating member with opposed hook and trigger portions. Each hook portion is configured to extend around and engage a receiving member. The control system is configured to select at least one of the weights for coupling to the weight carriage, and to activate at least one of the actuators to impart force on at least one of the trigger portions to cause at least one of the hook portions to extend around and engage at least one of the receiving members. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296143 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT FOR EXERCISE SYSTEM - An exercise device including at least one attachment structure configured to be mounted to a support assembly. A first arm and a second arm pivotably connected to the at least one attachment structure. At least one bracket pivotably connecting an end of the first arm with an end of the second arm. At least one of catch member pivotably connected to at least one of the first arm, the second arm, and the at least one bracket. The at least one catch member is configured for accepting a weight bar. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296144 | DUAL BALANCE EXERCISE APPARATUS - A resistance exercise machine having cable and pulley linkage assemblies attached to a single weight stack or other resistance means. Each cable and pulley linkage assembly, which is independent of the other(s), can be used by one arm or leg during bilateral exercise training (that is, training in which both limbs of a pair are used to simultaneously to lift a weight or work against various resistance means). A biofeedback assembly measures and displays in real-time how much each limb of a pair is contributing to such effort. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296145 | EXERCISE STAFF - An exercise staff is comprised of two half staffs which can be coupled together. Each half staff includes a handle portion and a base portion, connected by a spring. An inner cylinder connected to the handle portion has an L-shaped groove with an axial segment. A pin in the base portion engages the groove and when the pin is in the axial portion of the groove, the handle and base portions may be separated with resistance by the spring. The handle portion is adapted to receive inserts of varying weights to modify the mass of the staff in use. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296146 | RESISTIVE PULL EXERCISE DEVICE - An example resistive pull exercise device includes a support housing having a first passageway and an opposing, second passageway, and a tension member to selectively impart a resistive force to a length of material spanning the first and second passageways. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296147 | Sk8fit - The Safe Indoor Board - Interactive Gaming System - A balance board comprising of a top side and lower side ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130296148 | Methods and Apparatuses for Rejecting Defective Absorbent Articles from a Converting Line - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for rejecting defective absorbent articles from a converting line. At a downstream portion of a converting process, a continuous length of absorbent articles may be subjected to a final knife and cut to create discrete absorbent articles advancing on a first carrier. From the first carrier, the discrete absorbent articles may be transferred to a transfer apparatus, which in turn, transfers the discrete absorbent articles to a second carrier. The transfer apparatus may include carrier members that orbit around an axis of rotation and may be adapted to receive the absorbent articles from the first carrier and transfer the absorbent articles to the second carrier. Defective absorbent articles may be detected by an inspection system, which may be operably connected with the transfer apparatus and/or the first carrier to remove the defective absorbent articles from the converting process. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296149 | Methods and Apparatuses for Transferring Absorbent Articles and Rejecting Defective Absorbent Articles - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for rejecting defective absorbent articles from a converting line. At a downstream portion of a converting process, a continuous length of absorbent articles may be subjected to a final knife and cut to create discrete absorbent articles advancing on a first carrier. From the first carrier, the discrete absorbent articles may be transferred to a transfer apparatus, which in turn, transfers the discrete absorbent articles to a second carrier. The transfer apparatus may include carrier members that orbit around an axis of rotation and may be adapted to receive the absorbent articles from the first carrier and transfer the absorbent articles to the second carrier. Defective absorbent articles may be detected by an inspection system, which may be operably connected with the transfer apparatus and/or the first carrier to remove the defective absorbent articles from the converting process. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296150 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A DYNAMIC MULTIPLE SCANNERS SYSTEM - A multiple laser-beam scanner system for applying pre-treatment to a cardboard item. While maintaining a substantially uniform velocity of conveying the cardboard item through the system, the cardboard item is logically divided into areas and one or more laser-beam scanners are assigned to the areas. As such, the complex areas of the cardboard can be made smaller and/or multiple laser-beam scanners can be assigned to the complex areas to help ensure that dwell time on the cardboard is not increased. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296151 | COUNTER EJECTOR AND BOX FORMER - A counter ejector is configured to receive a sheet-shaped corrugated board box forwarded from an upstream side by the hopper and to eject the sheet-shaped corrugated board box in units of batch. The counter ejector includes a front stop defining a hopper for stopping the sheet-shaped corrugated board box forwarded from the upstream side; an elevator including a mount that receives the sheet-shaped corrugated board box falling after hitting the front stop; a ledge activated when the number of sheet-shaped corrugated board box forming a stack piled on the mount reaches a predetermined number for receiving a sheet-shaped corrugated board box that is to form a next stack; a support ledge disposed under a front of the hopper for receiving the stack formed on the ledge; and a position setting mechanism that variably sets a vertical position of the support ledge. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296152 | FOLDING APPARATUS AND A FOLDING METHOD FOR A COMBINED BODY OF A CONTINUOUS SHEET RELATED TO AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A folding apparatus for a combined body of a continuous sheet includes a standing guide member disposed at a predetermined position in a conveying direction, and standing an one end section of the combined body in a width direction by bending a predetermined section of the combined body in the width direction and forming a bent section; a folding guide member corresponding to the stood one end section in the conveying direction for folding the stood one end section by laying the one end section towards a section located closer to another side than the one end section in the combined body; and a shift-regulating guide member for regulating shifting of the combined body towards the one side in the width direction by coming into contact, from the one side, with the combined body when laying the one end section towards the section located closer to the other side. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296153 | SINGLE PATH SINGLE WEB SINGLE-FOLD INTERFOLDER AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention provide new and improved folding apparatuses and methods for interfolding a continuous stream of sheets into a single-fold interfolded pattern of sheets while passing all of the sheets substantially along a single sheet path. More particularly, all sheets in the continuous stream of sheets pass through the nips between adjacent components. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296154 | DUNNAGE CONVERSION MACHINE AND METHOD WITH DOWNSTREAM FEED MONITOR - A dunnage conversion machine provides an improved electronic monitoring and control system for detecting and resolving many jamming conditions before they require significant operator intervention. The machine includes a conversion assembly with a feeding device that feeds the sheet stock material through the machine, and a sensing device downstream of the feeding device to monitor movement of the stock material downstream of the feeding device and to output a corresponding signal. A controller controls operation of the feeding device in response to the signal from the sensing device. The controller uses the signal to detect a potential jam condition and controls the feeding device to prevent or minimize the occurrence or severity of the jam condition, thereby minimizing the amount and degree of required operator intervention. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296155 | WHITE, OPAQUE, -SPODUMENE/RUTILE GLASS-CERAMICS; ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME; AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Crystallizable glasses, glass-ceramics, IXable glass-ceramics, and IX glass-ceramics are disclosed. The glass-ceramics exhibit β-spodumene ss as the predominant crystalline phase. These glasses and glass-ceramics, in mole %, include: 62-75 SiO | 2013-11-07 |
20130296156 | Lithium Silicate Materials - Lithium silicate materials are described which can be easily processed by machining to dental products without undue wear of the tools and which subsequently can be converted into lithium silicate products showing high strength. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296157 | GLASS COMPOSITION HAVING HIGH THERMAL AND CHEMICAL STABILITY - Described herein are alkali-free, boroalumino silicate glasses exhibiting desirable physical and chemical properties for use as substrates in flat panel display devices, such as, active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) and active matrix organic light emitting diode displays (AMOLEDs). In accordance with certain of its aspects, the glasses possess good dimensional stability as a function of temperature. The glasses comprise in mol percent on an oxide basis: 70-74.5 SiO2, 10.5-13.5 AL2O3, 0-2.5 B2O3, 3-7 MgO, 3-7 CaO, 0-4 SrO, 1.5-6 BaO, 0-0.3 SnO2, 0-03 CeO2, 0-0.5 As2O3, 0-0.5 Sb2O3, 0.01-0.08 Fe2O3 and F+Cl+Br | 2013-11-07 |
20130296158 | PVD ALN FILM WITH OXYGEN DOPING FOR A LOW ETCH RATE HARDMASK FILM - The present invention generally relates to a doped aluminum nitride hardmask and a method of making a doped aluminum nitride hardmask. By adding a small amount of dopant, such as oxygen, when forming the aluminum nitride hardmask, the wet etch rate of the hardmask can be significantly reduced. Additionally, due to the presence of the dopant, the grain size of the hardmask is reduced compared to a non-doped aluminum nitride hardmask. The reduced grain size leads to smoother features in the hardmask which leads to more precise etching of the underlying layer when utilizing the hardmask. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296159 | ZEOLITIC MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION USING ALKENYLTRIALKYLAMMONIUM COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a zeolitic material comprising the steps of:
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20130296160 | SURFACE-MODIFIED ZEOLITES AND METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - Surface-modified zeolites and methods for preparing surface-modified zeolites are provided. A hybrid polymer formed from a silicon alkoxide and a metal alkoxide, a co-monomer, or both, is contacted with a zeolite suspension. The zeolite suspension comprises a sodium-, an ammonium-, or a hydrogen-form zeolite and a solvent. The hybrid polymer and zeolite suspension are contacted under conditions sufficient to deposit hybrid polymer on external surfaces of the zeolite to form a treated zeolite. Solvent is removed therefrom. The treated zeolite is dried and calcinated to form a dried and calcinated treated zeolite. Forming of the zeolite suspension and the contacting, removing, drying, and calcinating steps are provided in one selectivation sequence to produce a surface-modified zeolite from the ammonium-form zeolite and the hydrogen-form zeolite. If the dried and calcinated treated zeolite is a sodium-form zeolite, the sodium is exchanged with ammonium and then additionally dried and calcinated. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296161 | LOW-VISCOSITY, CONCENTRATED SOLUTIONS OF MAGNESIUM COMPLEXES FOR PRODUCING POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - This invention relates to low-viscosity, concentrated complex solutions containing magnesium, which are produced by reacting a magnesium alkoside with a carboxylic acid halogenide in a hydrocarbon-based solvent, and to a method for producing the same. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296162 | NOVEL LARGE PORE METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS - The present invention relates to novel micro or mesoporous metal organic frameworks (MOFs) which contain as ligands piperidine based phosphonic acids, as well as a method of synthesising such MOFs and uses of the MOFs themselves. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296163 | A CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DISTILLATE PRODUCT - Described is a catalyst and process useful in the hydrodesulfurization of a distillate feedstock to manufacture a low-sulfur distillate product. The catalyst comprises a calcined mixture of inorganic oxide material, a high concentration of a molybdenum component, and a high concentration of a Group VIII metal component. The mixture that is calcined to form the calcined mixture comprises molybdenum trioxide in the form of finely divided particles, a Group VIII metal compound, and an inorganic oxide material. The catalyst is made by mixing the aforementioned starting materials and forming therefrom an agglomerate that is calcined to yield the calcined mixture that may be used as the catalyst or catalyst precursor. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296164 | CATALYSTS FOR MAKING ETHANOL FROM ACETIC ACID - Catalysts and processes for forming catalysts for use in hydrogenating acetic acid to form ethanol. In one embodiment, the catalyst comprises a first metal, a silicaceous support, and at least one metasilicate support modifier. Preferably, the first metal is selected from the group consisting of copper, iron, cobalt, nickel, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, platinum, titanium, zinc, chromium, rhenium, molybdenum, and tungsten. In addition the catalyst may comprise a second metal preferably selected from the group consisting of copper, molybdenum, tin, chromium, iron, cobalt, vanadium, tungsten, palladium, platinum, lanthanum, cerium, manganese, ruthenium, rhenium, gold, and nickel. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296165 | Stabilizing Composition for Biological Materials - Dry stabilizing compositions for bioactive materials include sugars and hydrolyzed proteins, and may be formed into tablets or other forms providing enhanced stability for the bioactive material. Compositions containing the bioactive materials may be produced by a method that includes (a) combining the bioactive material with other ingredients in an aqueous solvent to form a viscous slurry; (b) snap-freezing the slurry in liquid nitrogen to form solid frozen particles, beads, droplets or strings; (c) primary drying by water removal under vacuum of the product of step (b) while maintaining it at a temperature above its freezing temperature; and (d) secondary drying of the product of step (c) at maximum vacuum and a temperature of 20° C. or higher for a time sufficient to reduce the water activity to below 0.3 Aw. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296166 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING NEMATODES - Compositions and processes for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include oxazoles, oxadiazoles and thiadiazoles. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296167 | Active Compound Combinations - Active compound combinations are disclosed which comprise (A) a dithiino-tetracarboximide of formula (I) and a further insecticidally active compound (B). Methods for controlling animal pests such as insects and/or unwanted acarids and for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops are also disclosed as well as the use of a composition according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and to the treated seed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296168 | HERBICIDE TRIAZOLYLPYRIDINE KETONES - Triazolylpyridine ketones expressed by the following formula (1) and use thereof as herbicides. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296169 | Uses of thaxtomin and thaxtomin compositions as herbicides - Disclosed herein is a bacterial secondary metabolite, thaxtomin and another herbicide as an effective herbicide combination on broadleaved, sedge and grass weeds. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296170 | CONTROL OF AAD DICOT VOLUNTEERS IN MONOCOT CROPS - The subject invention relates in part to the control of AAD-12 and/or AAD-13 dicot volunteers in fields planted with monocot crops such as corn. The dicots can include soybeans and cotton. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296171 | COOLING DEVICE FOR A SUPER CONDUCTOR AND SUPER CONDUCTING SYNCHRONOUS MACHINE - A super conductor is disclosed, in particular a high temperature super conductor of a synchronous machine, including a cooling circuit for a coolant. The liquefied coolant in the cold head provided with a condenser is guided to the super conductor which is to be cooled, in particular in the rotor of the synchronous machine and is returned to the condenser in a gaseous form. In order to guide the coolant from the condenser to the super conductor, pressure generated by a component of the coolant evaporated by a heat source is used. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296172 | Methods and Compositions for Analysis of Nucleic Acids - Compositions and methods for analysis of nucleic acids are disclosed. Targets are hybridized to arrays having features that include pairs of co-localized probes within features. The probe pairs may include a first probe type that is oriented so that the 5′ end is free and the 3′ end is attached to the support and a second probe type that is oriented so that the 3′ end is free for extension and the 5′ end is attached to the support. The probes of a feature are complementary to different regions of the same target sequence so they can simultaneously hybridize to a single target with a gap or nick between. The gap may be filled by extension and ligation or ligation. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296173 | PRE-ANCHOR WASH - The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for improving the discordance rate and mapping yield in nucleic acid sequencing reactions. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296174 | Microfluidics System for Sequencing - A microfluidic chip ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130296176 | BIOMARKER ANAYLSIS USING SCODAPHORESIS - The invention discloses methods and apparatus for characterizing trace nucleic acids that are biomarkers for disease. The methods and apparatus provide increased sensitivity to such trace nucleic acids, and allow analysis of nucleic acids present in a sample at only 0.01% of the wild-type sequences. The methods and apparatus are also designed for straightforward multiplexing, thus allowing pooling of clinical samples. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296177 | CHEMICALLY-DEFINED ARRAYS FOR SCREENING CELL-SUBSTRATE INTERACTIONS - Patterned SAM arrays and methods of preparing patterned SAM arrays are disclosed. Advantageously, the methods used to prepare the patterned SAM arrays allow for controlling SAM spot-to-spot conditions such as ligand identity and ligand density, which allows for preparing a wide range of SAM spots in a single array format. Additionally, the patterned SAM arrays of the present disclosure support the culture of a range of cell types. The patterned SAM arrays offer the ability to rapidly screen substrate components for influencing cell attachment, spreading, proliferation, migration, and differentiation. | 2013-11-07 |
20130296178 | METHODS FOR GENETIC ANALYSIS - Methods of treating an individual exhibiting a medical condition are disclosed. The methods involve determining a score of an individual based on the individual's genotypic information, comparing the score to at least one threshold value, wherein the result of the comparison is indicative of a beneficial response to a treatment, and providing a suitable treatment to the individual. | 2013-11-07 |