45th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100281692 | AXLE ASSEMBLY METHOD - A method that includes positioning a differential assembly between a pair of journals in a differential housing, threading hollow adjusters into the journals, installing a retaining member over each of the hollow adjusters such that the retainer engages a non-circular feature on a respective one of the hollow adjusters, and pressing each of the retaining members into a counterbore formed on an assocated one of the journals such that the retaining members engage the differential housing in via an interference fit to inhibit relative rotation between the retaining members and the differential housing. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281693 | BAYONET PLUG - An easily insertable and removable plug fitted to the barrel attachment hole to transform a bayonet knife into an efficient fighting knife that a Marine or Army soldier can use. This combined bayonet knife and plug within its barrel attachment hole provides for the protection afforded by standard fighting knife guards, that is, a forward guard for the thumb. When used as a fighting hand-held knife, the plug can be inserted into the barrel attachment hole from the handle side and if the bayonet needs to be placed back on the rifle, the plug can be popped out of the hole from the knife blade side of the barrel attachment. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281694 | Razors - A blade unit ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100281695 | POWER TOOL HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE ATTACHMENTS - The present invention discloses a power tool having a main body portion and at least one interchangeable cutting tool carrier. A motor and a transmission mechanism are mounted in the main body portion and the cutting tool carrier includes a cutting tool assembly which includes a connection mechanism. The transmission mechanism includes a driving device which is mounted on the driving shaft and may be coupled with the connection mechanism. The transmission mechanism also has a stationary element and a movable element, each having a magnet mounted on a surface. Due to the magnetic force, the moving element and the driving device are able to move relative to the stationary element to allow for automatic alignment of the driving device and the connection mechanism of the cutting tool elements. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281696 | SELF LOADING UTILITY KNIFE - A self-loading utility knife including an elongate handle having an internal chamber defining an axis and at one end is flat aperture for the passage of an active blade. The flat aperture defines a cutting plane extending through said handle along the axis. A blade-holder is slidably mounted in the chamber for movements in directions along the axis and is adapted to secure a single active blade for movement through the aperture when the blade holder is in the extended position. A blade-holder release button is coupled to the blade holder and is slidingly movable relative to the handle to move blade holder between retracted and extended positions. The handle has a blade compartment which is open to the chamber and can receive a stack of spare blades when a cover to the compartment is opened and blades can be shifted transversely relative to the axis into the chamber. The blade holder is provided with a recess having a depth no greater than the thickness of one blade to allow at least a portion of a single blade to be received in a retaining relationship within the recess to cause an end-most blade in the stack to be received within said recess to follow the movements of the blade holder. A spring biases the blades in the blade compartment inwardly in the direction of the blade holder. A blade releasing disc on the blade holder selectively locks a blade to the blade holder when the blade holder is in the extended position. The blade holder only receives a single blade within the recess. A belt clip s provided on the compartment cover. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281697 | Hedgetrimmer with Rotatable Rear Handle - A hedgetrimmer having a housing, a motor located within the housing for driving a reciprocating blade for cutting vegetation. A front handle located at a front end of the housing and a rear handle located at a rear end of the housing. The rear handle having a trigger to actuate the motor, the rear handle being rotatable around a longitudinal axis of the housing. The rear handle is lockable at one of several positions so that a user can grip the two handles in the most comfortable position for the desired cutting operation. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281698 | SHAVING SYSTEM COMPRISING A RAZOR HANDLE - A shaving system comprises a bifurcated razor handle ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100281699 | ABSOLUTE POSITION SENSOR WITH SERIAL READING - An absolute position sensor with serial reading, that includes at least one detector capable of detecting transitions in a target pattern present on a member mobile relative to the detector. The sensor includes a shift register capable of storing a predetermined number of consecutive data from the detector, and a mechanism comparing the value of the register to a set of predetermined values each corresponding to a position of the detector relative to the target pattern. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281700 | Thread Ring Gauge - A thread ring gauge includes a body having inner and outer peripheries spaced in a radial direction. The body includes a split extending from the outer periphery through the inner periphery, separating the body into two sections respectively having first and second end faces. The first end face includes a groove extending away from the second end face in a width direction perpendicular to the radial direction. The groove extends from the outer periphery towards but spaced from the inner periphery. The groove has a bottom wall facing the second end face. An adjusting member is extended through the first and second sections and movable to adjust a width of the slit between the first and second end faces in the width direction. A gauge block is received in the groove and abuts the bottom wall of the groove and the second end face. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281701 | SIGHT WITH ENHANCED VISIBILITY - A bow sight is comprised of a pin guard that defines a sight window. At least one sight pin is coupled to the pin guard for providing a sight point within the sight window. A translucent member impregnated with high visibility colorant is coupled to the pin guard to provide a sight window outlined by high visibility material for better sight acquisition in low light conditions. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281702 | AJUSTABLE ANGLE FRAMING SQUARE APPARATUS HAVING A STRAIGHT-EDGE ELEMENT WITH A TRANSLATIONAL SHIFT MECHANISM - An embodiment is an articulating straight-edge apparatus having an asymmetrical hub with a lobe having a flat edge. The hub has a bearing hole, an axel, a circular side with recesses which provide stopping at pre-set angles. There is a secant slotted channel through the lobe. The floor of the channel has depressions that provide stopping for translational shift. A connecting block is covered with a back and front plate. The block has an angle positioning SLD. The SLD impinges recesses as the hub is rotated. Additionally, there is a translational shift mechanism which includes a sliding rail in the channel. The rail has a SLD aligned to impinge a depression as the rail moves through the channel, therein stopping at a depression. Attached to the siding rail is a straight-edge element. The straight-edge serves as a carpenter's square, and can be adjusted angularly and translationally with manual force. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281703 | Try square - A try square with a blade extending perpendicularly from the stock and a pivotal tab housed at the end of the stock opposite the blade, the purpose of the tab being to lie within the stock when the square is put against surfaces to check if they lie at 90° and to project from the stock and lie coplanar with the blade during scribing. The projecting tab supports the stock during this operation. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281704 | Measuring Device - A measuring device includes at least three elongate sides, each side having first and second ends and a pair of outer edges extending therebetween. Each side includes a channel extending between the first and second ends at each outer edge. The measuring device includes a plurality of strips, the quantity of strips being at least as great as the quantity of all the channels. Each strip includes scaled indicia that is different from scaled indicia of every other strip. A respective strip is removably positioned in each of the channels such that each side has two of the strips offset 180 degrees away from each other. Each side is transparent to allow the scaled indicia of the strips in the channels to be viewed. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281705 | METHOD OF ALIGNING ARM REFERENCE SYSTEM OF A MULTIPLE-ARM MEASUREMENT MACHINE - A method of aligning arm reference systems of a multiple-arm measuring machine having at least two measuring units, each having a movable arm; the method including the steps of aligning the reference systems of the measuring units when setting up the machine, and periodically updating alignment of the reference systems by detecting, by means of one measuring unit, a reference member carried by another measuring unit and moved successively by the other measuring unit into a number of positions at an intersection of the measuring volumes of the two measuring units. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281706 | COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE WITH ROTATABLE GRIP - A portable coordinate measuring machine (PCMM) can have one or more rotatable grip assemblies to provide a locations for an operator to grasp the PCMM. A rotatable grip assembly can include a rotatable sleeve, a grip portion disposed over the sleeve, and one or more retaining rings to prevent the rotatable grip from axially sliding along one or more members of an articulated arm PCMM. A PCMM can include two rotatable grips to allow an operator to grasp the PCMM with both hands for positioning and repositioning operations. One rotatable grip can be positioned on an arm member most distant the PCMM base, and another rotatable grip can be positioned on a housing at least partially encasing an articulating joint assembly coupled to the arm member most distant the PCMM base. Other numbers of and locations of rotatable grip assemblies can be used in PCMMs. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281707 | EXHAUST AIR DRYER HAVING FAN - An exhaust air dryer having a housing that encloses an inner space, wherein the following structures are arranged in the inner space: a drying chamber for items to be dried; a supply air duct between a first supply air inlet and the drying chamber to supply air; a heater to heat the supply air in the supply air duct; a fan to guide heated supply air through the drying chamber; and an exhaust air duct arranged between the drying chamber and an exhaust air outlet on the housing to exhaust air. The fan is a dual-flow fan having a first flow path and a second flow path, wherein the first flow path is arranged in the exhaust air duct and the second flow path is arranged in the supply air duct. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281708 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING WATER FROM HIDE OF CATTLE - An apparatus and method for a water removing roller device for removing excess water from the hide of a cattle, which uses pliable urethane roller stacks that can be attached by an arm structure. The roller structure can be mounted on a hinge to an arm thereby allowing the structure to swivel. The arm can be attached to a stationery device with a hinge, which is also allowed to swivel. A tension device, for example, a spring or a hydraulic cylinder can be attached to the back of the arm and connected to the stationery device to provide enough tension on the structure to keep the rollers in contact with the cattle hide, thereby pressing out the water allowing it to run off prior the blood plasma saving section. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281709 | Elastic Shoes For Cushioning Against Impact - The invention relates to a shoe provided with an outsole including an anti-distorting portion formed to extend from a rear portion to a front portion of the outsole to prevent the shoe from distorting, a shock-absorbing portion disposed at the rear portion of the outsole to absorb the external force applied to the heel portion of the wearer's foot when landing, and an elasticity-enhancing portion disposed at the front portion of the outsole in order to supplement actuating force using elastic force when leaving the ground. The shoe is advantageous in that it is possible to prevent the shoe from distorting while actions of landing and leaving the ground are repeated, to decrease the shock of the maximum load applied to the heel portion of the wearer's foot, and to supplement the actuating force with elastic recovery force when advancing. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281710 | Full Suspension Footwear - A method and apparatus for enhancing the ability of a human to run and jump with comfort comparable to running barefoot on a trampoline and with control comparable to that of the unaided human form, yet with freedom from ankle-turning roll moments associated with substantial ground contact member (GCM) extension downwardly away from the sole of the foot including, a resiliently urged GCM constrained to two degrees of freedom: translation away from the sole of the user's foot and rotation about a longitudinal axis at ground level. The apparatus relates flexure of a GCM toe pressure member to comparable flexure of user's toes at the metatarsal joints. The apparatus also incorporates lower leg to ankle pivot bracing, and extends the GCM in downward direction parallel to the lower leg while mimicking user ankle articulation with parallelism-maintaining rotation about a downwardly resiliently urged transverse pivot axis similar to the user's own ankle joint for extended travel. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281711 | Article of Footwear Having a Support Structure - Articles of footwear having support structures are disclosed. An article of footwear comprises: a midsole having a plurality of cavities formed therein; and a flexible cage member disposed on the midsole and extending across at least one of the plurality of cavities. The flexible cage member includes a plurality of support arms disposed on the midsole; and a linking member extending across at least one of the cavities and connecting at least two of the support arms. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281712 | SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH NON-LINEAR VISCOUS LIQUID - Shoes and shoe sole assemblies and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a shoe and shoe sole assembly made of a non-linearly viscous, SEBS block copolymer-based material that becomes more resilient as more energy is applied. The shoe and shoe sole assembly is configured with a heel and forefoot insert configured to fit within a recess in a midsole. In other embodiments, the non-linearly viscous, SEBS block copolymer-based material is mixed with at least one other polymer in a foam. The midsole is formed with a heel impact region and a forefoot region made of the foam. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281713 | Foldable Sandal - A foldable sandal includes a forefoot portion that is adapted to be disposed under a front portion of a wearer's foot, a rear-foot portion that is adapted to be disposed under a rear portion of the wearer's foot, and a folding member outsole that functions as the folding member and the bottom layer of the sandal. The folding member is operatively coupled to both the forefoot portion and the rear-foot portion wherein the folding member is adapted to enable the foldable sandal to be selectively moved between an open configuration suitable for wearing and a folded configuration suitable for storage. The sandal may also have a retaining member fastened to the folding member outsole or the forefoot portion and/or the rear-foot portion to hold the sandal on the wearer's foot. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281714 | Article of Footwear with Sipes - A sole structure for an article of footwear is disclosed. The sole structure includes an outsole and a midsole. The outsole includes a tread pattern with a nonlinear configuration. A plurality of sipes are provided on the outsole and the midsole. The plurality of sipes have a nonlinear configuration that is substantially similar to the nonlinear configuration of the tread pattern. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281715 | POINTE SHOE FOR PRACTICING CLASSICAL DANCE - The invention relates to a shoe adapted for the practice of classical dance and particularly intended for dancers in dancing schools or professional dancers for performing pointes, that comprises a sole generally made of leather to which is attached a fitting upper ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100281716 | FOOTWEAR WITH BALANCING STRUCTURE - The inventive subject matter is directed to a sole unit for an item of footwear having a forefoot region, a midfoot region and a rearfoot region. The mid foot region includes a balancing structure having a curved surface profile that rotates around (i) an axis for fore-aft pivoting or balancing and/or (ii) an axis for lateral-medial pivoting or balancing, when the item of footwear is under a normal load of a user. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281717 | TOP LIFT ASSEMBLY FOR A SHOE HEEL - A dowelled top lift assembly for a shoe heel including an anchor member affixed or molded to a dowel pin member and a top lift member for contacting the walking surface affixed, molded to and encapsulating the anchor member. The anchor member is made of a harder material as compared to the top lift member, the anchor member being made of a hard thermoplastic material and the top lift member being made of a softer thermoplastic material such as a thermoset polyurethane elastomer or a softer thermoplastic polyurethane. The anchor member may include one or more ridges for cooperatively engaging grooves associated with the head portion of the dowel pin member. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281718 | SNOWBLOWER DRIVE ASSIST SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Snowblowers and related methods are disclosed wherein a snowblower can include a snowblower housing, an auger connected to the housing, at least one wheel attached to the housing, and a machine control component. The machine control component can be movable to selectively control the movement of the wheels relative to the housing between a first position and a second position. In particular, the machine control component can be movable to a disengaged position, in which the at least one wheel is positioned in the first position and the auger is raised above a ground surface. The machine control component can further be moved to an engaged position, in which the at least one wheel is positioned in the second position and the auger is operatively engaged with the ground surface. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281719 | ELECTRICALLY POWERED DYNAMIC GIFT ARTIFACT - An electrically-powered, dynamic light-emitting gift artifact is disclosed having a light emitting component adapted switchably to emit light between two or more different colors, and a translucent substrate window on which two or more superimposed layers of artwork are disposed. The light emitting component is located for projection through the translucent substrate, and the visibility of each layer of artwork in the window changes responsive to emissions by the light emitting component. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281720 | CLAMPING PIECE STRUCTURE - A clamping piece structure includes a one-piece clamping piece body ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100281721 | MULTI-FUNCTION SOLAR-POWERED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A solar-powered lighting system includes a substrate, wherein at least one solar chip is disposed on one lateral side of the substrate, and at least one light source is disposed on one lateral side of the substrate. Solar light enters the substrate and propagates therein. Solar light energy is collected by the at least one solar chip which transforms the solar light energy into electrical power for the at least one light source to emit light to the substrate, before propagating therein and leaving the substrate. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281722 | PRINTING PROCESS - A process for preparing an advertisement comprising printing an ink onto an ink receptive substrate, wherein the ink receptive substrate comprises a transparent or translucent support layer and a porous layer comprising polymerised monomers at least 30wt % of which monomers are alkylene glycol diacrylate(s) having an Mw below 500. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281723 | DISPLAY BOARDS - The present invention provides a display board comprising two flexible planar members joined together along an upper edge. The planar members are extendable between a first position for transport and storage where their lower edges are adjacent and a second position where their lower edges are spaced apart and the flexible planar members are curved. The display board can be used to display posters and other printed matter. It is lightweight and very stable even in the presence of strong winds. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281724 | Wristband With Separated Imaging Area And Cinch Slot - A printer processible wristband has a cinch slot at one end and an imaging area at another, connected with a strap therebetween. The imaging area is shaped like a shovel and the cinch slot is shaped like a “D” and sized so that the imaging area interference fits through the cinch slot to thereby join the wristband about the wrist. The imaging area may have one of its ends adhered to the strap to clamp it in place and further secure the wristband or it may be left loose to act as a hang tag. Alternate embodiments are disclosed including providing a self adhering label to attach to the imaging area, providing a layer of laminate to laminate the printed information or label, providing a second imaging area along with a second strap, and providing a snap closure to further attach the wristband. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281725 | System and Method for the Remote Measurement of the Ammunition Level, Recording and Display of the current level - This invention relates to a method, system and computer program product that monitors usage for man carried weapon systems; specifically a device to monitor ammunition level and weapon discharges through real time data collection, analysis and real time visual feedback to the operator. An ammunition level detecting system mounted on a projectile weapon comprising: A level measurement unit (LMU) and a Reader and Visualization Unit (RVU) and a PC Dongle which configured to facilitate communication between the RVU and a personal computer (PC), enabling management of the RVU configuration and offloading of sensor obtained and system determined data values. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281726 | GUN STABILIZER - A damping device is disclosed which dampens movement of a weapon on an axis which is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the weapon. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281727 | SHOULDER FIRE ARM - Shoulder fire arm comprising a frame a barrel and a stock for holding the weapon against the shoulder and or the cheek of the gunman wherein the stock is formed of a body and a recoil pad at the end of this body, the recoil pad being connected to the body of the stock by means of a shock absorber and the absorber is placed in such a way that during the shot the stock moves down from the shoulder and cheek of the gunman. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281728 | Underwater Gun Comprising a Barrel Adapter including a Barrel Seal - An apparatus and method for sealing the barrel of an underwater gun between firings is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an adapter that attaches to the barrel and includes a physical adaptation that is capable of sealing the barrel. In some embodiments, the physical adaptation is actuated to un-seal the barrel via combustion gases from firing of a round. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281729 | Underwater Gun Comprising a Plate-Type Barrel Seal - An apparatus for sealing the barrel of an underwater gun between firings is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a magnetically-attractable water-impermeable disk. Via operation of a drive system, the disk is movable between a sealing position, wherein it prevents water from entering the barrel by moving into alignment with the first bore, and a firing position, wherein the first water-impermeable disk moves out of alignment with the first bore. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281730 | Underwater Gun Comprising a Passive Fluidic Barrel Seal - An apparatus and method for sealing the barrel of an underwater gun between firings is disclosed. The apparatus clears the barrel and/or prevents water from entering the barrel based on pressure variations. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281731 | PIVOTING, NON-DETACHABLE MAGAZINE - An improved firearm including a non-detachable, pivoting magazine is disclosed. The magazine is pivotally attached at its rear end to a sliding arm. The sliding arm is slidably retained within the magazine well of the firearm. The sliding arm is configured to move upwardly and downwardly within the track to allow the magazine to be raised into and lowered out of the magazine well. When the magazine is lowered out of the magazine well, the magazine can be pivoted about its pivotal connection with the sliding arm such that a front end portion of the magazine pivots downwardly and rearwardly to allow ammunition cartridges to be loaded into and unloaded from the magazine. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281732 | MUZZLE LOADING FIREARM WITH BREAK-OPEN ACTION - A muzzle loading firearm with a break-open action includes a rear stock assembly and a barrel assembly. The barrel assembly includes an elongate barrel, having a bore with muzzle and breech ends, and a breech plug removably connected the breech end of the barrel, which encloses a chamber at the rear of the bore. The barrel assembly is pivotally attached to the rear stock assembly, and is movable with respect to the stock assembly between an open position in which the breech end is accessible for service, and a closed position in which the breech end is inaccessible and secured for discharge. A lever arm, optionally configured to serve as the firearm trigger guard, is user actuated for moving the action between the open and closed positions. The breech plug is configured for rapid removal from the barrel by hand when the action is open. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281733 | BOLT ACTION FIREARM AND ITS METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - Several improvements to the components and assembly method of a bolt-action firearm are disclosed. An improved bolt includes two separate members, which makes the bolt less expensive to manufacture while having a stronger extension handle. An improved takedown system and buttonless stop provide two easy ways to remove a bolt from a receiver when desired without misplacing any parts. An improved scope mount has a base connected to a receiver with two ends that substantially cover the top surface of the receiver and a middle portion that is narrowed over an opening to the receiver to accommodate a cartridge. A method of assembling a firearm involves providing a barrel with a threaded portion, fitting a crush washer over the threaded portion, inserting the threaded portion into a corresponding threaded portion of a receiver, and adjusting the barrel about the crush washer until a proper headspace is achieved. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281734 | MULTI-CALIBER BOLT FOR A FIREARM - A bolt for a firearm is described that can be used to chamber, extract, and/or eject different cartridges that have different outside rim diameters. In one embodiment, the bolt includes a bolt head that is configured to engage the rearward end of a plurality of different cartridges. The bolt may include an extractor that is configured to engage the rims of the plurality of cartridges and/or an ejector that is configured to bias the cartridge case out of an ejection port of the firearm. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281735 | SLIDE CATCH-EJECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR FIREARM - A slide catch-ejector assembly for an autoloading firearm. An embodiment of a firearm having a slide catch-ejector assembly includes a housing, a slide slidably mounted on the housing for rearward and forward axial movement, and an assembly having a slide catch portion configured for engaging the slide and an ejector portion configured for ejecting cartridge casings from the firearm. In one embodiment, the assembly is selectively movable in the housing between a deactivated position in which the slide catch portion is not engageable with the slide and an activated position in which the slide catch portion is engageable with the slide. The ejector portion is selectively movable into and out of axial alignment with a chamber that receives a cartridge via moving the assembly between the deactivated and activated positions. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281736 | Ambidextrous Push-Button Magazine Release for Side-Locking Ammunition Magazines - An ambidextrous magazine release for a firearm is provided for a firearm having a magazine well configured to operatively receive a magazine having a side-locking recess received within the well. The ambidextrous magazine release comprises a linkage moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position having a lock pin configured to be received in a side-locking recess of a magazine operatively received in the magazine well with the linkage in the engaged position and to clear the side-locking recess with the linkage in the disengaged position. An actuator is provided on the firearm comprising a bar having a opposing push surfaces extending between a right and left side of the firearm. An interface is provided between the linkage and actuator with the interface being configured so that as either of the opposing push surfaces of the bar is pushed by a user, the linkage is moved between the engaged and the disengaged position. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281737 | RIFLE MAGAZINE - The present invention relates to rifle magazines, and more particularly to an improved detachable magazine for a rifle. The improved magazine has an outer case with an open top end, a bottom end, and an internal cavity. The magazine also includes a follower that moves within the internal cavity. The follower guides ammunition cartridges toward feed lips at the top of the magazine, where the cartridges are loaded into the rifle. The follower includes one or more openings or slots formed through the top surface of the follower. The slots enable debris or dirt inside the magazine to fall out when the magazine is being cleaned. Water can be sprayed into the magazine through the slots in the follower, and dirt or debris can be flushed out to clean the magazine without disassembly. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281738 | STRIKER ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A FIREARM - A striker assembly for a firearm and a method of assembly the striker assembly is disclosed. The striker assembly includes a generally cylindrical body having a first distal end, a middle portion, and a second distal end. A coaxial spring encompasses the middle portion of the body and abuts an annular ring on the first distal end. The striker assembly also has a spacer having a first side and a second side with the first side of the spacer abutting a ridge on the second distal end of the body. A snap ring holds the spacer in place on the spacer's second side, and the snap ring is secured by a circumferential groove in the second distal end of the body. Finally, the striker assembly includes a cap that abuts the coaxial spring and encompasses the second distal end of the body, the spacer, and the snap ring. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281739 | Adjustable dual stage trigger mechanism for semi-automatic weapons - A dual stage trigger assembly for a firearm. The trigger assembly comprises a spring loaded lightweight hammer, a spring loaded trigger, a spring loaded disconnector, a spring follower for the disconnector spring and two adjustment screws that allow the user the ability to adjust the sear face of the trigger that is engaged with the hammer in the cocked position and adjust the force imparted to the disconnector by the disconnector spring. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281740 | Systems And Methods Of A Weapon For Conditional Activation Of A Cartridge - A weapon conditionally activates a cartridge. The cartridge has a projectile and a first mechanical feature. The weapon includes an activator and a station. The activator includes a second mechanical feature. The station positions the cartridge so that the first feature opposes the second feature. On condition that the first feature does not mechanically interfere with the second feature, the activator activates the cartridge to launch the projectile from the cartridge. On condition that the first feature mechanically interferes with the second feature resulting in an excess head space, the activator is inhibited by the excess head space from activating the cartridge. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281741 | REMOVABLE HAND PROTECTOR FOR SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOLS - The device is an attachment for pistols for extending the rear of the grip or handle of the pistol, so that a user's hand or hands are not able to come into contact with the bottom of the slide of the handgun. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281742 | TAKEDOWN RIFLE - A take-down rifle is described that can be separated into two halves to allow the rifle to be transported, cleaned, etc. easier. The takedown rifle includes a takedown mechanism that is used to couple the two halves of the rifle together. The takedown mechanism may move between a first position where the takedown mechanism holds the two halves together and a second position where the two halves are released. In one embodiment, the takedown mechanism may include a securing member that is selectively moved into and out of a recess in the barrel to hold and release the two halves. The securing member may be moved into and out of the recess with a lever, threaded fastener, or the like. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281743 | Modular Barrel Assembly - A modular barrel assembly for firearms that includes a breech section formed from a high-strength material and a barrel section. the barrel section generally is formed separately from the breech section and can be formed from a different, lighter-weight material. Once formed, the barrel and breech sections are attached together to form the complete barrel assembly. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281744 | SHORT MAGNUM SHOTSHELL CARTRIDGE AND FIRING ASSEMBLY - A sabot-retaining shotshell cartridge and firing assembly including a barrel or barrel insert for firing the sabot-retaining shotshell cartridge. The shotshell cartridge includes a cylindrical hull, a sub-caliber projectile, a propellant charge, and a sabot. A central pathway or thin membrane is defined within the base of the sabot between the sub-caliber projectile and propellant charge. The barrel or barrel insert for firing the cartridge includes a transitional area between chamber and sub-caliber rifled bore to retain sabot in the cartridge. Upon cartridge firing, propellant gases flow through central portion of sabot base propelling projectile out of the sabot and into sub-caliber rifled bore. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281745 | RIFLE LAUNCHER FOR SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVS) - A launcher system and method for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), wherein the launcher system comprises a barrel comprising a prepackaged internal pusher cup configured behind the UAV housed within the barrel; an expansion chamber operatively connected around the barrel, wherein the barrel extends out of a first end of the expansion chamber; a muzzle adapter operatively connected to a second end of the expansion chamber, wherein the first end of the expansion chamber is positioned opposite to the second end of the expansion chamber; a rifle slip-fitted to the muzzle adapter; and a stand operatively connected to the expansion chamber, wherein a triggering of the rifle causes the internal pusher cup to push the UAV out of the barrel at a predetermined launch velocity in order to attain a predetermined self-propelled flight trajectory. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281746 | Muzzle Loader Unloading Tool - The unloading tool of the present invention includes a tube having a breech end and a distal end. The unloading tool may have threads at the breech end of the tube for releasably engaging a breech of a firearm so as to facilitate the removal and reloading of powder with respect to the breech. The present invention further encompasses a method for unloading powder from the breech of firearm including the steps of securing a breech end of a tubular unloading tool to a breech of the firearm and tilting the firearm to remove powder from the breech and into the unloading tool. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281747 | FIREARM ATTACHABLE BULLET TRAP - A firearm attachable bullet trap for use on a gas operated firearm having a compensator attached to the barrel. The bullet trap captures bullets from live rounds and provides an visual and tactile indication of live rounds having been fired. The bullet trap is designed for the shooting of blank rounds, but is adapted to handle live rounds having a bullet in a semi-automatic or automatic firearm. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281748 | Compressible Plug for a Magazine Well - A magazine well plug used to render a weapon safe and/or to prevent sand, water, and other contaminants from entering a weapon is described. The magazine well plug includes a main body substantially shaped to conform to the interior of a magazine well, an optional flange substantially disposed about the main body, and an optional grip element disposed at one end of the main body facilitating insertion and removal of the plug with respect to the magazine well. The main body and flange are comprised of on e or more compressible materials. The main body is dimensionally larger than one or more dimensions within a magazine well so as to require the main body to be compressed in part or whole when inserted into a magazine well. The invention avoids openings inherent with rigid plugs, thereby preventing solid and/or liquid contaminants from entering a magazine well. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281749 | Method and Apparatus for Influencing Reflections from an Optical Surface - An optical system has an optical component with a curved surface and zero optical power. The optical system is configured so that the optical component is the first optical structure encountered by radiation entering the optical system from externally thereof. According to a different aspect, a method is provided for making an optical system that has an optical component with a surface, where the optical component is the first optical structure encountered by radiation entering the optical system from externally thereof. The method includes configuring the surface to be curved, and configuring the optical component to have zero optical power. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281750 | FIREARM SIGHT - A sight for a firearm including a body having an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion having opposing sidewalls. Each of the sidewalls including at least one protrusion. The protrusions abuttingly engage sidewalls of a barrel receptacle to secure the sight to the firearm. Additionally, the protrusions facilitate insertion of the sight in the receptacle without the need to machine or grind the lower portion prior to insertion. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281751 | ARCHERY CROSSBOW ASSEMBLY - A cross bow assembly that combines the use of a peep sight as a rear sight and the quick range finder as a front sight to quickly ascertain the appropriate target and distance without the aid of other devices. The device alleviates the need to use a separate range finder to find distance because it is incorporated into the front sight giving instant, accurate distances when sighting, saving time and improving the hunter's ability to make precise accurate shots quickly. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281752 | Collapsible loop-spring actuated fish cradle device - A design for improvements to the prior art of conventional A-frame fish capture devices which incorporates one or more flexible loop spring mechanism(s) and a multi-functional crossbeam splay limiting and hand grip apparatus, attached to an A-frame structure which enables collapsing the device into a nearly flat condition for storage and when deployed the loop-spring mechanism instantly splays out the crossbeams and pushes the mouth of the net into a deep trough enabling the angler single handed instant deployment and attitude control of the net to enable prompt landing which minimizes stress by rapidly cradling the fish during landing. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281753 | Illuminated fishing rod - The illuminated fishing rod is elongated and flexible, having a handle end and a free end distal from the handle end. A handle includes a forward end secured to the rod's fixed end. First and second light sources are disposed on the handle. The first light source is aligned along a first radial projection from an axial center of the elongated hollow handle. The second light source is aligned along a second radial projection from the axial center of the elongated hollow handle. The first and second light sources project first and second light beams, respectively, away from the handle. A third light source is attached to the rod proximate the free distal end. The third light source projects a third light beam away from the free distal end of the elongated hollow fishing rod. The third light beam has a different color from both first and second light beams. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281754 | MULTI-LAYERED GRIP FOR USE WITH FISHING POLES - Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles. The grip preferably includes an ethylene vinyl acetate sleeve member and a gripping member having an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer of the gripping member is preferably ethylene vinyl acetate and is preferably bonded or adhered to the sleeve member. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281755 | Catfish baiting devices - A first embodiment is a paste baiting device system comprised of one or more bait holders, a bait application housing, and a bait dispenser. The bait holders can be filled with paste bait commonly referred to as stink, dip, and punch baits from the bait dispenser. One or more bait holders can be secured at a time in the bait application housing during the baiting. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281756 | Spinner arm - A spinnerbait has deviations on its upper arm. The deviations project in directions other than that in which the lure moves through the water, thus providing enhanced shimmer and vibration at minimal cost. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281757 | TWO PART SLIP BOBBER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - The invention is directed to a fishing bobber includes an upper float portion and a lower float portion. The upper float portion includes an outer surface terminating at one end in a first opening of a first diameter and terminating at a second end in a second opening of a second, larger diameter and having a tube extending from the first opening in the direction of the second opening. The lower float portion includes an outer surface terminating at one end in a first opening of a first diameter and terminating at a second end in a second opening of a second, larger diameter and having a tube extending from the first opening in the direction of the second opening. Mating the second opening of the upper float portion to the second opening of the lower float portion causes the tube of the upper float portion to mate with the tube of the lower float portion to form a channel passing through the combined first and second portions and a joint formed between the upper float portion and the lower float portion and between the tubes results in a cavity. The bobber may be formed using ultrasonic welding. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281758 | One-piece fish hook disgorger and method of use - A fish hook removing device which has two fingerholds on a proximal end and which tapers to a rounded point at the distal end thereof A fisherman uses the disgorger of the present invention by using his free hand to grasp the fishing line associated with the hook approximately 1 to 2 feet above the fish and sliding the device over the line then pulling the device down tight to fish's mouth and flipping the fish over the device. With this motion the hook is immediately dislodged. The simple one-piece construction of the device of the present invention makes it less susceptible to damage during storage and still easy and efficient to use. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281759 | MODULAR BIOMASS TREATMENT UNIT - A modular biomass treatment unit includes a first module having a pretreater and a first frame for transportation to and operation at a site adjacent to a solid biomass growth source. The pretreater is operable to process solid biomass to produce a plurality of solid biomass particles for conversion into a fuel or specialty chemical. The first frame supports the pretreater during transportation to and operation at the site adjacent to the solid biomass growth source. The modular biomass treatment unit can also include additional modules each comprising a reactor, a separator, and a frame for transportation to and operation at a site such as the site adjacent to the solid biomass growth source. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281760 | Fuel Compositions - A diesel fuel composition comprising a performance enhancing additive, wherein the performance enhancing additive is the product of a Mannich reaction between: (a) an aldehyde; (b) a polyamine; and (c) an optionally substituted phenol; wherein the molar ratio of component (c) to component (b) in the reaction mixture used to prepare the performance enhancing additive is at least 1.5:1. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281761 | ENERGY EFFICIENT AND GREENHOUSE GAS EFFICIENT BIOFUEL - An energy efficient biofuel a net energy value (NEV), which net energy value is calculated with a disclosed NEV formula and set of calculations. The energy efficient biofuel comprises ethanol that is derived from a genetically modified crop that is produced with a genetically modified seed. The Crop Yield per Nitrogen Application Rate of the genetically modified crop is at least 11% higher than the Crop Yield per Nitrogen Application Rate of a control crop. The irrigation, plant density, plant species, plant variety, and residual nitrogen of the genetically modified crop and the control crop are substantially the same. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281762 | ETHYLENE/VINYL ACETATE / UNSATURATED ESTERS TERPOLYMER AS ADDITIVES ENHANCING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS SUCH AS MIDDLE DISTILLATES AND MOTOR FUELS OR OTHER FUELS - The disclosure relates to the use as an additive improving the resistance to cold and the filterability of motor fuels, of at least one copolymer including:
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20100281763 | Unit, Method, And Renewable Material - This invention relates to a unit, a method, and a renewable material. The unit for producing renewable materials includes a decarboxylation apparatus for converting a ketoacid stream into a ketone stream, and a hydrogenation apparatus for converting the ketone stream and a hydrogen stream into an alcohol stream. The method for producing renewable materials includes the step of converting a ketoacid stream into a ketone stream in a decarboxylation apparatus, and the step of converting the ketone stream and a hydrogen stream into an alcohol stream in a hydrogenation apparatus. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281764 | USE OF LIQUEFIED GAS COMPOSITIONS - Use of a composition of liquefied gases for domestic use, containing dimethylether or DME in a mixture with at least one hydrocarbon with 3 carbon atoms and at least one hydrocarbon with 4 carbon atoms, in which the gaseous mixture released from storage contains a DME concentration fixed at a value of no more than 40 weight %. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281765 | EFFICIENT BIOMASS FRACTIONATING SYSTEM FOR AN ENERGY PULSE CROP - An efficient biomass fractionating system for an energy pulse crop is provided. Pulses include, e.g., peas, beans, and lentils. A method and ecosystem model applies a premium utilization to each fraction of a pulse crop so that no fraction is treated as waste. The methods may also be applied to other alternative crops, such as chestnut seeds, banana and 408 peel, and taro root. One example method removes a protein fraction first, as a food source, before using the remaining fractions to produce energy products, such as ethanol or methane, increasing the efficiency of the entire fractionating process. The fractionating method enables an ecosystem, in which pulses grow inexpensively on low-grade land or under poor conditions providing a cash crop food, energy, and chemical components. In a farm co-op model, the pulse crop provides sustainability as participants inexpensively produce protein, ethanol, and industrial chemical components. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281766 | Dynamic Mixing of Fluids - Methods, systems, and devices for preparation and activation of liquids and gaseous fuels are disclosed. Method of vortex cooling of compressed gas stream and water removing from air are disclosed. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281767 | BIOMASS PELLETIZING PROCESS - A process is provided using non-food or limited-feed agricultural residue and energy crops for energy production, such as ethanol or electricity generation. The agricultural plant material is harvested and baled. The bales are transported to the processing site for storage or immediate processing. The bale strings are first removed, and then the broken bales are shredded. The shredded plant material is then ground to a small size. The ground material is then pelletized to produce densified pellets of the agricultural plant material. The pellets are cooled and then stored or transported to an end user. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281768 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COMPOSITE FUELS - A solid composite fuel for the mitigation of emissions from a coal-fired power plant includes a solid monothilic fuel material formed from the pyrolysis of a coal material and at least one solid renewable fuel material. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281769 | HOT SOLIDS PROCESS SELECTIVELY OPERABLE BASED ON THE TYPE OF APPLICATION THAT IS INVOLVED - A hot solids process selectively operable for purposes of generating a predetermined output based on the nature of the specific application for which the predetermined output is being produced, and wherein such specific application is designed to be pre-selected from a group of specific applications that includes a new steam generator application, a retrofit steam generator application, a CO2 capture ready Hot Solids Combustion application, a CO2 capture ready hot solids gasification application, a CO2 capture hot solids combustion application, a CO2 capture hot solids gasification application, a partial CO2 capture hot solids combustion application, and a partial CO2 capture hot solids gasification application. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281770 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STRIPPING MATERIAL FROM A LINE - A method and apparatus ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100281771 | Disease Control Method and Disease Control Device - A disease control device has light emitting diodes (D | 2010-11-11 |
20100281772 | ENHANCING YIELDS OF HARVESTED PLANT SEEDS BY TREATING SOWING SEEDS WITH SELECTED DOSES OF A PHYSICAL PLANT STRESSOR - The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the yield of harvested seed in plants by the application of selected doses of a physical plant stressor such as UV-C light (253.7 nm), X-rays, gamma ray, and electron beam irradiation to sowing seeds. This method can be used alone to enhance seed yield or in combination with standard seed treatments. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281773 | DECORATIVE SLEEVE COVER FORMED OF A POLYMERIC MATERIAL HAVING A TEXTURE OR APPEARANCE SIMULATING THE TEXTURE OR APPEARANCE OF CLOTH - Flexible materials having a texture or appearance simulating the texture or appearance of cloth suitable for use in the formation of decorative flower pot covers and flower pots are disclosed. The flexible materials include polymeric materials, paper and laminates thereof. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281774 | Artificial soil and method for growing vegetation on sloped surface using the same - An artificial soil and a method for growing vegetation on a sloped surface using the same are disclosed. The artificial soil is produced by mixing peat or grass peat, paper chip or pulp chip, saw dust or bark, fermented animal waste or dried animal waste, and a microbe activator, frisol; and by adding clay or Silt(SILT) or granular to the mixture. The method comprises forming a vegetation base layer by applying the artificial soil to a sloped surface; waiting until the vegetation base layer has a crack by a shrinkage; and applying a seed mixture of artificial soil over the vegetation base layer, the seed mixture of artificial soil obtained by adding a myocardium catalyst, a microbe activator, a material binder, an evaporation prevention material, and grass seeds, weed seeds, and tree seeds to the artificial soil with water. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281775 | System for dehydrating natural gas - An apparatus and process for dehydrating a wet natural gas while removing volatile organic compounds (VOC). The well-produced natural gas is contacted with a dehydrating agent, such as glycol, which absorbs water from the natural gas. The mixture of dehydrating agent/water and heavy hydrocarbons is conveyed through a heat exchanger, separator and reboiler for removing VOC and recovering the dehydrating agent for recirculation. A stripping column is coupled to an outlet of the reboiler for stripping the dehydrating agent of any traces of water that is flashed out in the reboiler. Light hydrocarbons removed from the mixture are re-circulated as flash gas in the reboiler, thereby reducing the amount of make-up fuel necessary in the heating process. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281776 | SIMULTANEOUS DISPLACEMENT DEVICE FOR SLIDING DOORS - Simultaneous displacement device for sliding doors, being a first sliding leaf ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100281777 | Door Drive - A door operator for operating a swing leaf in a door assembly. The door operator is configured to be mounted to a reception body such as a door transom, a wall or the like, and has a connector module for connecting at least one connecting line. The connector module from a direction of the reception body and from at least one lateral direction, has at least one opening, through which the connecting line can be optionally guided to the connector module. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281778 | CAP AND RIM ASSEMBLY FOR SEWER - The invention comprising a cap and rim assembly for sewer or inspection wells, which is characterized by a hermetic closing system due to the configuration of complementary angled flanges provided between the periphery of the cap and the inner seat flange of said rim and a novel safety locking system which prevents the cap from being opened accidentally or intentionally unless a specially designed opening element is used. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281779 | Reversible sliding glass door - This is a design for a sliding glass door that provides the option to choose an opening right to left, or change to an opening left to right at anytime. The outside panel of the door can slide to either end of the opening and lock into place. The inside panel, sliding can slide to either end of the opening. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281780 | Window vent stop with flexible side engagement pieces - A window vent stop for use in a sliding sash window assembly or a sliding door assembly. The vent stop has a housing adapted to be disposed in a recess in the non-movable sash member. This housing includes a cavity with a bottom plate therein. The tumbler has at least one pivot for pivotally securing the tumbler to the housing for movement between an extended position, to prevent movement of the sliding member and a retracted position, to allow movement of the sliding member. Also within the housing is a spring for biasing the tumbler. The housing has one or more flexible members extending from the end walls of the housing that secure the housing to an opening in a window sash when a portion of the window sash is positioned between the underside of a lip on said housing and the flexible member. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281781 | Disposable-germ-free guard for a door or door handle - A guard to prevent direct touch contact between an individual's hand and a handle or a contact surface of a door to which a pushing or pulling force is applied to cause the door to open. According to a first preferred embodiment, a hollow cylindrical core is moved into removable surrounding engagement with a door handle. A plurality of protective strips are laid one above the other in a roll that surrounds the core. According to another preferred embodiment, a plurality of protective strips or coverings are disposed one above the other in a stack that is attached over a pushing surface of the door. Successive ones of the plurality of strips and coverings can be removed from the roll or stack and discarded following use. One surface of each of the strips and coverings is treated with a layer which includes a mixture of adhesive and microbicide. The layer of adhesive and microbicide enables the plurality of strips and coverings to be adhesively bonded to one another while discouraging the growth and spread of potentially disease-causing bacteria. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281782 | METHODS OF MAKING AND ATTACHING TSP MATERIAL FOR FORMING CUTTING ELEMENTS, CUTTING ELEMENTS HAVING SUCH TSP MATERIAL AND BITS INCORPORATING SUCH CUTTING ELEMENTS - A method of forming one or more TSP compacts is provided. The method includes placing one or more TSP material layers in an enclosure and surrounding each TSP material layer with at least one of a pre-sintered tungsten carbide powder, pre-cemented tungsten carbide powder, tungsten carbide powder, or partially sintered tungsten carbide substrates. The method also includes exposing the enclosure to a high temperature high pressure process wherein the at least one of a pre-sintered tungsten carbide powder, pre-cemented tungsten carbide powder, tungsten carbide powder, or partially sintered tungsten carbide substrates bond to the TSP material layers forming a stack of TSP material layers including the TSP material layers one over the other with tungsten carbide bonded to each of the TSP material layers and encapsulating each of the TSP material layers. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281783 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SHIELDING PROPERTY - A temporary protective system provides for minimizing storm damage to selected framing systems of a structure, such as door or window openings, while also eliminating the permanent installation damage common to such structures when conventional plywood covers, shutters, or metal shielding are installed. The protective system incorporates an inflation system and an attachment or securing system for securing the inflation system relative to the selected framing or structural system without damage. The multiple proposed systems allow a user to install each protective system from a convenient position and to uninstall the system without causing structural damage for later compact storage. An additional rigid shielding member, or a series of rigid shielding members, may be incorporated to provide additional protection. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281784 | PREFABRICATED BUILDING COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENTS - A building process that offers better qualities in terms of value, structural integrity, and comfort and energy conservation for industrial, commercial and residential building industries. The present invention starts with a single component which is the vertical composite insulated supporting steel members, then the plates, the beams, the composite insulated wall system, the floor joist system, the temperature regulated roof system and the multiple insulation patterns to create the active thermal force air cavities and inactive cavities. The entire concept of utilizing the invention is that the design of all of the components and parts, the objectives are focused on to facilitate the prefabrication process and conserve energy. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281785 | Roof Spoiler - Disclosed is a roof spoiler that effectively disrupts the attached flow of wind upon a roof surface. This spoiler has a stowed position, whereby it is almost completely out of the view of passersby. It also has a deployed position, wherein a barrier is projected vertically, or substantially vertically, so as to disrupt the flow of air over the roof surface. This spoiler utilizes a hinged design to move between these two positions. The spoiler is specially designed to operate in conjunction with a gutter mounted along the leading edge of the roof. In the stowed position, a portion of the spoiler covers the open gutter. In one embodiment, the spoiler is L-shaped to facilitate its stability in the deployed position. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281786 | EMBEDDABLE BREAKAWAY UTILITY POLE - An embeddable breakaway utility pole comprises separate upper and lower aluminum pole pieces, wherein the lower pole piece is to be embedded below ground surface. The upper and lower pole pieces are interconnected by a weld which defines a breakaway zone enabling the upper pole piece to break off the lower pole piece in response to vehicular impact. The weld can be connected to a backer ring which provides a guide surface that axially aligns the pole pieces. Alternatively, the pole can be formed of a single pole piece which is welded between its ends to form a weakened region that defines the breakaway zone. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281787 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING A PENETRATION IN A SHEATHING ASSEMBLY - Apparatus and methods for installing a penetration in a sheathing assembly and building structures. An opening can be formed at least partially through a sheathing assembly that includes a body; a barrier layer; and an adhesive disposed between at least a portion of the body and the barrier layer. At least a portion of the barrier layer adjacent the opening can be peeled back to expose at least a portion of the body. A penetration can be disposed at least partially within the opening. The penetration can include a contact member that at least partially contacts the exposed body, the barrier layer, or both. The penetration can be secured to at least a portion of the sheathing assembly, and the peeled back portion of the barrier layer can be repositioned such that the barrier layer covers at least a portion of the contact member. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281788 | Sheds and Storage Enclosures, Racks, and Cages, for Rental, Retail, Warehouse, and Distribution Systems, Associated Transportation and Franchised Business Systems - Franchisable sales, rentals, depositing, and transportation business system contains GPS indoor/outdoor paletted and un-paletted storage containers in various sizes constructed of plastics, sheet metals, welded wires, or punched galvanized or stainless steel, for refrigerator freezer and retail/wholesale shelving and sub-containers. Shelving, containers, and sub-containers, permanent fixed, and fold-down and paletted containers with bar code security tagging and plaques for staging warehouse return by rolling door or regular semi trailer, rail car, or ocean. Also, deep stocking paletted shelving units and sub-units for expanded restocking. Both new standardized cubicle sizes and designed to fit existing shelving sizes and dimensions. Also, PVC and steel quick erect decorator embossed five and six piece forkliftable quick construct residential/commercial sheds and additions. Also, automobile skids forkliftable for self storage skids. Also, outdoor protected roof and indoor cross braced weight reduced heavy duty storage racks for autos, household, and retail/wholesale items. Also, animal kennel system. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281789 | Elevated Floor Supports - Improvements in elevated floor supports, said support ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100281790 | Adjustable Leveling Pedestal - The present invention provides a pedestal for use in raised access flooring, such as for magnetic resonance imaging rooms and computer rooms. The pedestal includes a base, a head, first and second support members, a threaded support shaft, and first and second threaded nuts. The invention is easy to install and can be made of all non-metalic parts. The base and the head can be constructed identically to minimize the type of parts needed for manufacturing and inventory. The first and second support members can also be constructed identically, further minimizing the parts needed. | 2010-11-11 |
20100281791 | REMOVABLE POST AND METHOD FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND USE THEREOF - A post assembly includes a post having a bottom and defining a longitudinal axis and a mounting member extending from the bottom of the post along the longitudinal axis. A securing member is moveable between an engaged position, wherein the securing member couples the mounting member to the post in a non-rotatable relationship, and a disengaged position, wherein the mounting member is decoupled and removable from the post. A method of assembling a post assembly is also provided. | 2010-11-11 |