46th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090277030 | TESTING APPARATUS FOR TESTING PERPENDICULARITY - A testing apparatus for testing perpendicularity of an end surface of a workpiece is disclosed. The testing apparatus includes an electrically conductive first reference piece defining two guide holes, and two testing units. The testing units are slidably engaged in the guide holes, so as to form two testing circuits. At a normal state, each testing circuit is closed, and each testing unit extends out of the guide hole for a distance, wherein the distance corresponds to an allowable perpendicularity tolerance. Each testing unit can be pushed to retract back to the guide holes by the end of the workpiece to cause the testing circuit to be opened. The opened state or closed state of each of the testing circuits will help show the status of the perpendicularity of the end surface of the workpiece. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277031 | CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT METHOD AND TEMPLATE - A method of building construction layout utilizing full-scale plans or templates. Plans are printed full-scale on an appropriate media, and applied to the building sub-floor prior to the remainder of construction. Construction elements such as walls are placed directly on the media. Options range from reproducing plans as originally drawn to integrating multiple plans into a single file or image. The plans remain in place, effectively a full-size template, until all related work is complete. When no longer needed the media is removed. Full scale plans do not replace the Contract Construction Documents—but are a full-scale reproduction of selected portions of the Contract Documents. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277032 | Siding Gauge Device for Staple Gun - A gauge device for use with a staple gun serves to align the staple gun relative to building siding to dispense a two prong staple from a head of the staple gun into one of a plurality of fastener apertures in siding members of the building siding. The gauge device comprises a pair of flanges arranged to depend from laterally opposed sides of the head of the staple gun at a location such that abutment of one of the flanges below a lock edge channel of a siding member locates one prong of the two prong staple to be in alignment with one of the fastener apertures and locates the other prong of the two prong staple above the top free edge of a nailing flange of the siding member. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277033 | MEASURING DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A POSITION AND/OR A SPEED - A measuring device for determining a position and/or a speed includes a scale having marks arranged at spacings from one another, and a scanning head, with the scale and the scanning head being arranged for movement relative to one another along a movement direction. The scanning head is constructed to determine a first spacing of the scanning head in the movement direction relative to a first one of the marks, and a second spacing of the scanning head in the movement direction relative to a second one of the marks, with the position and/or the speed being determined on the basis of the first spacing and the second spacing. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277034 | CLOTHES DRYER AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - An air intake system for supplying outdoor air to a clothes dryer, the system including an enclosure positioned to substantially cover an air intake of a clothes dryer and a conduit coupling the enclosure with the outdoor environment, the enclosure defining an air space for maintaining a volume of supply air and an open side positioned adjacent the air intake such that air is supplied to the air intake from the supply air. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277035 | DRYING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A drying machine is disclosed. The drying machine includes a selectively rotatable drum receiving an object to be dried, a steam supply member having one side connected to a steam generator and the other side connected to the drum, and a swirler installed in the steam supply member at a predetermined position for swirling steam flowing through the steam supply member. A method for controlling the drying machine includes heating a drum, supplying steam generated in a steam generator into the drum, and supplying hot air into the drum. The drying machine having the above described configuration can efficiently eliminate creases of clothes. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277036 | PEDESTAL DRYING MACHINE - A new concept drying machine, which not only functions as a pedestal for a washing machine or a drying machine, but also performs a drying function, is disclosed. The disclosed pedestal drying machine includes a container having a space for containing an object to be dried, in an interior of the container, the container allowing a laundry drying machine or a laundry washing machine to be laid on an outer top surface of the container, an air supplier for forcibly supplying air to the space, an input unit provided at the container, to receive an operating command from a user, a display unit provided at the container, to display an operation state, and a controller provided at the container, to control the air supplier based on the command from the input unit. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277037 | PEDESTAL DRYING MACHINE USING PTC HEATER - The present invention relates to a new conceptual pedestal type dryer which serves both as a pedestal of a washing machine or dryer, and a dryer, and particularly, to a pedestal type dryer with a PTC heater. The pedestal type dryer includes a container having a space formed therein for holding a drying object, and a top provided to install a laundry dryer, or a washing machine, and a hot air supply unit having a fan for blowing air, and a PTC heater, for supplying hot air to the space for holding the drying object. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277038 | DRYING EXPEDIENT - A method of drying an object. The method includes donning a drying expedient, the drying expedient being an absorbent fabric having a top and bottom, width and length, the length defining the distance between the top and bottom. An opening sized and positioned proximate the top is configured within the object to receive the head and neck of a user and a pair of openings are also configured within the drying expedient so that once donned, the drying expedient extends from the neck over the chest terminating below the waist of the user. The method includes grasping a wet object and wrapping the bottom of a drying expedient about it to dry the same. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277039 | Pheumatic dewatering of particulate - Disclosed and claimed is a pneumatic dryer for removal of liquid from the surface of particulate. The dryer finds application in drying water from coal using air as a drying gas. A significant mechanism of the removal of liquid from particulate is the shearing of liquid without a phase change from the particulate surface. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277040 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DRYING AND FOR THE MATERIAL FLOW-SPECIFIC PROCESSING OF COARSE-GRAINED WASTE THAT CAN BE AERATED - The invention relates to a method and a device for drying and for the material flow-specific processing of coarse-grained waste that can be aerated. The invention is characterized by subjecting the waste in a first step to a hot air drying step ( | 2009-11-12 |
20090277041 | THREE-PIECE FOOTWEAR - The invention comprises an item of footwear, comprising: a) an upper sole, shaped to receive a user's foot, and including a toe cap portion, a heel portion, and a sole portion, which is formed from a lightweight, thermally insulative plastics material; b) a lower sole, formed from a resilient plastics material, the lower sole attached to and at least partially covering the sole portion of the upper sole and operative to protect the upper sole from direct physical contact with the ground and to minimize wear on the upper sole; and c) an upper attached to the upper sole. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277042 | SHOE PAD - Provided are, among other things, shoe padding systems and apparatuses, as well as methods for using the same. In one representative embodiment, a shoe-pad assembly includes a top layer of sheet material, a bottom layer of sheet material and a middle layer located between the top layer of sheet material and the bottom layer of sheet material, with the top layer of sheet material, the bottom layer of sheet material and the middle layer quilted together into a removable shoe pad that is shaped so as to conform to at least a portion of a shoe insole. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277043 | Article of Footwear with Integrated Arch Strap - An article of footwear with an integrated arch strap and eyestays is disclosed. The integrated arch strap provides arch support adjustable by a wearer through the tightening of a lace. Furthermore, the adjustment of the integrated arch strap allows some customization of the width of the footwear. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277044 | Shoe | 2009-11-12 |
20090277045 | Ski boot, in particular for ski mountaineering - A ski boot for ski mountaineering or telemark skiing including a shell of plastic material and a sole. A first longitudinal cut in the shell defines two sides which allow the entry of the foot of the skier. A second cut in the shell, transverse to, and opening into the first cut, is formed in the front section of the shell. The first and second cuts form a longitudinal slot in the shell; stops are located at opposite ends of the slot. In the preferred embodiment, a peg with an enlarged head is slit within the slot to adjust the flexibility of the boot in the longitudinal direction. In the alternative embodiment, a gaiter and a profiled element are located in the area of the first cut and the second cut in the shell. A peg with an enlarged head is slid with aligned slots in the shell, gaiter, and profiled element, to adjust the flexibility of the shell in the longitudinal direction. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277046 | Ski boot, in particular for ski mountaineering - A ski boot, designed for ski mountaineering, includes a rigid shell and sole, an inshoe of soft material, and a leg portion pivotally secured to the shell. A lever is located on one side of the leg portion for operating a traction cable located on the other side of the leg portion. The remote end of the traction cable is engaged with, or secured to, a retention element on the leg portion. A spoiler is pivotally mounted at the rear of the shell, and is interposed between the rear of the leg portion and the rear of the inshoe. A lug, or similar coupling element, is formed on the lever. The lever is mounted for pivotal movement in the horizontal direction, between an opened, and closed, configuration or condition. When the lever is in its closed configuration, the lug engages the leg portion and the spoiler, and blocks their pivotal movement, or articulation, relative to the shell. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277047 | VAPOR-PERMEABLE ELEMENT TO BE USED IN COMPOSING SOLES FOR SHOES, SOLE PROVIDED WITH SUCH VAPOR-PERMEABLE ELEMENT, AND SHOE PROVIDED WITH SUCH SOLE - A vapor-permeable element to be used in a composition of soles for shoes, including: a supporting frame, which delimits substantially at least one through hole; a membrane impermeable to water and permeable to water vapor and arranged above the supporting frame so as to cover at least the through hole; at least one vapor-permeable or perforated protective layer for the membrane, arranged between the supporting frame and the membrane, so as to cover at least the through hole. The membrane and the protective layer are joined, at least at their perimetric edges, to each other and to the supporting frame. The protective layer, in cooperation with a tread of the sole with which it is associated, is available for contact with the ground during use of the sole. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277048 | SNOW PUSHER - A snow pusher attachment for use in conjunction with a straight blade angle-type snow plow mounted to a work vehicle. This pusher allows a work vehicle to capture, contain, and relocate large amounts of snow very quickly and efficiently. The attachment consists of side panels, connected by horizontal members between. This pusher attachment is secured to the snow plow by bracket assemblies, attached to the upper edge of the snow plow that engage hooks on the upper, rear portion of the pusher attachment. The attachment does not require the operator to exit the work vehicle to secure or release it from the snowplow. Accordingly, the attachment allows the quick and repeated conversion of a snow plow into a snow pusher box and visa versa. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277049 | Trenching Attachment Having an Internal Combustion Engine - A trenching attachment for selective attachment to a working machine features a frame arranged for selective connection to the working machine, an internal combustion engine mounted to the frame and a boom assembly connected to the frame and having a trencher chain installed thereon. The internal combustion engine is operatively connected to the trenching chain to facilitate driving thereof. Having its own dedicated engine, the trenching attachment is less dependent on the power take-off system of the working machine than a conventional trenching attachment that uses a hydraulic motor to power the trencher chain and relies exclusively on delivery of hydraulic fluid from the working machine for operation. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277050 | Wear Assembly For Excavating Equipment - A wear assembly for excavating equipment includes a base fixed to the excavating equipment, a wear member fit over the base, and a lock to releasably hold the wear member to the base. The wear member includes side relief to reduce drag on the system. The wear member and the base each includes a hemispherical front end and a generally trapezoidal rear portion. The base includes a nose and a stop projecting from the nose to cooperate with the lock without an opening being needed to receive the lock into the nose. The lock is an elongate lock positioned generally in an axial direction and which holds the wear member to the base under compressive loads. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277051 | IRONING ROLLER - An ironing roller includes a first annular chamber in communication with an inlet and an outlet arranged to rotate about a longitudinal axis, where the first annular chamber forms a passage through which a heat carrying fluid heated by heating device located inside the ironing roller circulates, a circuit external to the annular chamber being arranged to lead the heat carrying fluid from the outlet to the inlet of the chamber. A second annular chamber adjacent and coaxial to the first annular chamber is provided, the two annular chambers being intercommunicated for the circulation of the heat carrying fluid from one of the annular chambers to the other, and where one of the annular chambers carries out a heat uptake function and the other one carries out a heat transfer function. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277052 | Fastener that is combined with and detached from a name plate and a hanging strap easily and quickly - A fastener includes a stop portion, at least one insertion portion mounted on the stop portion and provided with at least one clamping slot, and at least one recessed retaining portion located between the stop portion and the insertion portion. Thus, the insertion portion of the fastener extends through each of the mounting holes of a name plate, and each of the distal ends of a hanging strap extends through the clamping slot of the insertion portion, so that the fastener is combined with and detached from the name plate and the hanging strap easily and quickly. In addition, the hanging strap is movable in the clamping slot of the insertion portion to adjust a distance between the hanging strap and the name plate so as to fit a user's stature and requirement. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277053 | RECIPE AND RELATED SHOPPING CARD SYSTEM - A recipe and related shopping card system comprising: at least one sheet having a face and containing at least one recipe imprinted on the face; at least one removable shopping card in removable communication with the face, wherein at least one removable shopping card has a first side and a second side, the first side contains a list of ingredients from a recipe and the second side has at least one of a title, a category of recipe, a group of ingredients and an aisle for ingredients on a second side; at least one attachment means in communication with the removable shopping card; and at least one carrying means for receipt of at least a portion of the attachment means. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277054 | CALENDAR FOR RECORDING REGULAR EVENTS - The reoccurring event calendar system is formed of at least one overlay piece and at least one underlay piece. The at least one overlay piece may have holes or windows cut therein whereby portions of the at least one underlay piece is visible and accessible when the overlay piece is positioned above the underlay piece. The windows may correspond to periods of time and such periods of time may be marked on either the underlay or overlay pieces. Alignment of the overlay pieces and underlay pieces facilitate marking and visibility of non-reoccurring events and reoccurring events. If reoccurring events are marked upon the overlay piece it may be utilized with multiple underlay pieces, or if reoccurring events are marked upon the underlay piece it may be utilized with multiple overlay pieces. Events may be marked in a code for easy recognition of events corresponding to specific categories. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277055 | CABLE IDENTIFIER - The disclosure taught by the specification is for a cable identifier comprised of an equipment symbol or equipment name, a fastener component further comprising an encircling band fastener with a releasable encircling band attachment, and foam affixed to the inner circumference of the band attachment. The cable identifier can have multiple identifier surfaces containing permanent symbols or equipment names. The foam attachment, combined with the variable sized band diameter holds the cable identifier securely to the cable in an area convenient for later identification of cable. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277056 | Large Format Microfluidic Digital Display - Microfluidic pixels are utilized to produce large format displays (billboards) that are both digitally controllable and are light weight. Each microfluidic pixel includes a wall having a front (display) surface, and a microfluidic system including a reservoir disposed behind the wall, a colorant fluid, a transparent display chamber disposed in front of the wall, a conduit, and a two-way pump. In the absence of colorant fluid in display chamber, the pixel has a background appearance determined by the color (e.g., white) of the front wall surface. The pump receives a digital control signal from a digital control circuit to transfer colorant fluid from the reservoir to the display chamber by way of the conduit, whereby the pixel's appearance changes to a “colored” appearance determined by the color and amount of the colorant fluid in the display chamber. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277057 | Sound sensing toy - Disclosed is a sound sensing toy including: a plant model including a flower provided with a plurality of petals in a radial shape on a side circumferential face of a substantial circular board shaped center section; a sound sensing section to sense external sound; a control section to perform predetermined control according to sound sensed by the sound sensing section; and a light emitting section provided on the plant model and including a light emitting body and light guiding plate to perform predetermined light emission by control of the control section, wherein the light emitting section is structured so that a light from the light emitting body enters from a side face of the light guiding plate and exits from a front face side of the petal; and the control section controls the light emitting section to emit light in a predetermined light emitting pattern. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277058 | COMBINATION FLIPBOOK AND PULL-UP FOCAL HEADER - A display system includes a binder, a header, a retaining bracket and an extension assembly. The binder includes a plate, a plurality of sheets and an attachment assembly. The plate has a front surface, a rear surface and an edge. The attachment assembly secure the sheets at the front surface of the plate and maintains and displays information. The header includes indicia and is adapted to be positioned in a retracted position where the header is substantially obscured from view by the plate and an extended position where the header extends substantially from the edge of the plate. The retaining bracket is attached to the rear surface of the plate. The extension assembly is adapted to engage the retaining bracket to maintain the header in the extended position. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277059 | Bi-color Illuminated Emblem - A bi-color illuminated emblem includes a metal-look portion having a metal look layer, a substrate layer that supports the metal look layer, and a plurality of illuminating elements. The metal look layer and the substrate layer pass light from the illuminating elements. The illuminating elements emit light within a predetermined emission angle, which is 120 degree. The substrate layer is made of semi-transparent ABS. The substrate layer comprises an outer surface which supports the metal look layer, and an inner surface that faces the illuminating elements and has coarse texture that causes scattering of light. The distance between the inner surface of the substrate layer and the illuminating elements is in a range from 7˜10 mm. The illuminating element comprises an LED and a light guiding element that guides the light from the LED emits throughout and within the predetermined angle. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277060 | OUTRIGGER - A signage system includes a support, a housing attached to the support, and a first sign. The support includes a substantially horizontal member having a first end and a second end; a bracket for mounting the support to an upright, the bracket being attached to the first end of the substantially horizontal member; and a shell extending from the second end of the substantially horizontal member. The housing is attached within the shell of the support and includes a first ring, a second ring connected to the first ring, a first plate, and a second plate positioned adjacent to the first plate. The first plate and the second plate are positioned between the first ring and the second ring. The first sign is releasably retained between the first ring and the first plate by frictional engagement of edges of the first sign with the first ring and the first plate. The signage system is adapted to be supported by the bracket in a cantilevered configuration. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277061 | Wrap Around Self Laminating Wristband - A wrap around, self laminating wristband comprises a substantially transparent laminate strap with an imaging area for receiving printed information and one or more layers of adhesive adjacent the imaging area so that as the strap is wrapped around itself to overlie the imaging area it laminates it. Alternate embodiments provide for a snap closure to secure the wristband instead of adhesive, forming the imaging area with a coating of a thermally sensitive or active print material, adding one or more labels for common use with the wristband, forming the wristband in a page of multiple wristbands or with labels or separately, forming the wristband as part of a printer processible business form, and providing the wristband forms either with or without labels in a continuous fan fold or roll format. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277062 | Set of Identification Plates - The invention relates to a set of identification plates ( | 2009-11-12 |
20090277063 | Display clip and system - A display system includes one or more display clips mounted on a display unit. Each display clip has a mounting portion with a channel or groove shaped for disposing over a section of a display support, with each display support having edges with one or more slits or openings. The display clip comprises a retainer positioned cross-sectional to the channel. The clip mounts on the edge of the display support, and the retainer inserts into a slit or opening in the edge. The retainer fixes the display clip to the display support at the point of the insertion. Each clip has a brace portion extending from the mounting portion of the display clip. When the display clip is mounted on the display support, the brace portion supports the item being displayed in position. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277064 | Multi-function diversified photo frame formed by way of simple vacuum molding - A multi-function diversified photo frame formed by way of simple vacuum molding includes a front part and a rear part, which are integrally connected to each other or are not connected to each other. The photo frame is one-piece molded and made of an environment protective and single plastic material, such as PET, by way of heating vacuuming and extruding, so that the photo frame can be easily manufactured, the single material can be easily recycled, and the economic effectiveness of reducing the cost can be obtained. Thus, a photo, a picture, a commendation, a certificate or a voucher may be interposed between the front and rear parts and may be represented. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277065 | Processes and Systems for Monitoring Usage of Projectile Weapons - Processes and systems for detecting a shot by a projectile weapon are disclosed. Data is obtained along at least two different axes for use in determining whether a shot has taken place based on an evaluation by a processor. In certain embodiments, multiple detection systems are positioned on a weapons platform mounting multiple projectile weapons, and each is configured to detect only a shot by a respective one of the projectile weapons. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277066 | Foldable Firearm - The present invention is a spring-biased folding firearm that stows compactly and safely. The firearm has three main components: a stock, a receiver and a grip/magazine combination. In folding, the stock folds over the receiver, sandwiching the grip/magazine between the components. When folded, the magazine over-inserts into the grip housing, allowing the stock to clear and providing additional safety when stowed by isolating the ammunition feed. A buttplate latches over the open joint to contain the unit and further secure it. When stowed, the bolt is disengaged from the ammunition feed supply, preventing accidental firing, so a loaded round can be safely carried in the chamber—allowing for immediate use of the firearm upon opening. The weapon is deployed through single-handed actuation and is spring-assisted into firing position. Currently the firearm uses readily available aftermarket parts for easier replacement if necessary and does contain hardware for mounting accessories. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277067 | Take-down rifles including a caliber exchange system - A caliber exchange system for a firearm including a lower plate adapted for embedding within a firearm stock, an upper plate adapted to mate with the lower plate, and a receiver and integral barrel assembly attached to the upper plate to form a caliber exchange unit, the caliber exchange unit attachable and detachable from the lower plate to allow user exchange of caliber of the firearm. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277068 | Shooting stabilizer - A shooting stabilizer is disclosed having an arm support, a clamp, an optional connection member, one or more optional and securable pivoting means, an optional support leg, and one or more optional affixing means. The shooting stabilizer provides an arm support to stabilize the shooting arm of the shooter when shooting a firearm. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277069 | Modular mounting systems for rifle accessories, and associated equipment - Accessory mounting structure for securing accessory mounting rails to the barrel or other forward structure of a weapon comprises cooperatively shaped mounting ring halves that are secured to another over the barrel of the weapon. Accessory mounting rails are then secured to the mounting rings. Where the weapon is a grenade launcher, a quick-reload mechanism may additionally be provided. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277070 | Deep water fishing rod and electric reel - A rod and reel assembly for deep water fishing. The rod employs a structure that eliminates the need for line guides along the length of the structure by use of a swivel guide that maintains the line between two rod members. The swivel roller is placed at the distal end of the structure allowing fishing line deployed from a mounted reel to the swivel roller to pass unobstructed through the structure. Also disclosed is an electric reel that includes a cantilever spool having an enlarged interior allowing hand control of free spooling. A two stage drag system employs a first set of springs to allow hands free spooling with minimal drag and a second set of springs for proper setting for the fish hauling. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277071 | FISHING LURE - A method of creating a fishing lure comprising the steps of: providing a lure body having a head end, a tail end, and a slot at the head end. Providing dumbbell eyes which comprise a pair of eye shaped members interconnected by an elastic member. The dumbbell eyes are then inserted into the slot of said lure body. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277072 | ARTICULATED FISHING FLY - This invention relates to an articulated fishing fly lure having a flexible body portion. The body portion being a flexible strength bearing element to which are permanently attached fly tying materials comprising free natural fibers without a hide or stem. Another embodiment comprises body sections of both natural fibers free of hide or stem and synthetic fibers. This invention further relates to the method of producing said articulated fishing fly lure. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277073 | Insect-trapping apparatus - An insect-trapping apparatus attracts insects with different phototaxis characteristics through a light emitting element of different wavelengths disposed on an inner side of a base, and absorbs and converts the light energy of the light emitting element to electric energy through the solar plate disposed on an inner surface of the base. This electric energy is provided as an alternative electric supply for the light emitting element and the electric mesh on an outer surface of the base, thereby achieving the goal of recycled power use, energy conservation, and trapping and killing insects. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277074 | AN IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR ATTRACTING, TRAPPING, DAMAGING INSTANTLY AND KILLING OF INSECTS - Multipurpose apparatus capable of attracting, trapping, damaging instantly and subsequent killing of insects including mosquitoes which comprises of a supporting cylindrical body ( | 2009-11-12 |
20090277075 | BEE, WASP AND OTHER FLYING AND NESTING INSECTS IMMOBILIZATION AND EXTERMINATION - This invention provides a safe and effective product for extinguishing of insects (particularly Wasps, Bees and other flying insects). The device comprises a spray can or other spraying type device containing glue which can be sprayed in conjunction with an insecticide which is effective against nesting and/or other flying insects. When the user approaches a hornet's nest the individual can spay this device at the opening of the hole which will effectively seal the hole (entrance to the nest) and kill the inhabitants. Typically (prior to this invention) one would spray a wasp nest and run for their lives in hope of not getting stung. This device will saves thousands or lives and will be a significant advance in the art of preventing medical and loss of work and other cost due to bee and wasp stings. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277076 | Device For Elimination Of Mosquitoes And Flying Pests - The present invention provides a device for eliminating mosquitoes and other harmful flying insects by eradicating the eggs and larvae laid or deposited in the device. The device is an electrically operated, self-contained, compact device that eliminates harmful flying insects and/or mosquitoes by attracting the insects to lay their eggs in a body of liquid within the device. This is accomplished with the use of attractants in the device, in the liquid, on the device, or around the device. The body of liquid acts as a breeding ground which is then periodically drained by a valve onto a screen or mesh of sufficient size to filter and separate eggs and larvae from the liquid. The eggs and larvae are then crushed, smashed, or otherwise destroyed by mechanical means. The liquid flows through a filter media, making it ready to be recycled from a reserve tank for reuse in refilling the body of liquid in the device. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277077 | BIODIESEL FUEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREFOR - A method for producing biofuel by a transesterification reaction of an alcohol and a triglyceride such as an oil or fat is carried out at supercritical conditions in a reactor using a stoichiometric excess of alcohol. The reaction products of biofuel and gaseous mixture of glycerin and alcohol are re-cycled through a series of heat exchangers which transfer heat to respective pre-heaters to sequentially raise the temperature and pressure of the reaction mixture prior to delivery to the reactor. Any excess alcohol after separating and recovering gaseous glycerin therefrom is recycled and mixed with “fresh” alcohol. Preferably, the process is a non-catalytic continuous process. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277078 | Fuel Composition - A fuel composition contains at least 74% by volume of C4 to C14 isoalkanes and, pursuant to the determination of the distillation characteristics according to DIN EN ISO 3405, at least 25% by volume of the fuel composition evaporate at temperatures above 110° C. The fuel composition can also contain oxygen-containing organic compounds, aromatic compounds, olefins, and naphthenes. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277079 | OXYGENATED GASOLINE COMPOSITION HAVING GOOD DRIVEABILITY PERFORMANCE - A method for producing a gasoline blend having a high concentration of a butanol isomer and having good cold start and warm-up driveability performance. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277080 | COAL WITH IMPROVED COMBUSTION PROPERTIES - A method for improving the combustion properties of a coalcomprises treating said coal with a metal porphyrin. The invention also provides a coal having a metal porphyrin deposited thereon, and a method of producing heat, comprising combusting the coal. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277081 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CULTIVATING A TREE - An apparatus and method cultivate trees by preventing freezing and frost damage and inhibiting root stalk sprouts. The apparatus is a frustoconical cover that rests on the ground to cover the root ball of the tree. The stalk and leaves are extended from a hole in the frustum. Water such as mist is injectable within the cover to prevent cold and frost damage. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277082 | Sheet for agricultural use - The invention relates to a sheet for agricultural use. The inventive sheet comprises biodegradable cellulose paper ( | 2009-11-12 |
20090277083 | Modular structural system suitable for trellis - A modular structural system including a plurality of elongate structural members. The structural members are formed of a fiber-reinforced polymeric material and have a common cross sectional configuration with a circular outer perimeter and two oppositely disposed T-shaped grooves. A central opening is disposed between the first and second grooves. A reinforcement member can be positioned in the central opening for additional strength. Bracket members having first and second flanged edges. The flanged edges can be securely engaged with the T-shaped grooves disposed on the structural members to secure two of the structural members together at an angle. The system may be used as a trellis and wire stays securable in the T-shaped grooves and a pivot bracket are also disclosed. The wire stays include a base positionable in the T-shaped groove and a shaft that extends outwardly. The pivot bracket pivotally joins together two of the elongate structural members. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277084 | PLANT CONTAINER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A transplantable plant container assembly is provided for containing a growing medium for a plant that significantly promotes air root pruning. The container assembly includes a container device that includes a sidewall support and a bottom support collectively defining an interior cavity. The sidewall support is comprised of a lattice framework defining a plurality of spaced apertures that extend from an interior wall to an exterior wall thereof. A relatively thin, moisture absorbent liner material is disposed adjacent to the lattice framework. The liner material is sufficiently penetrable to enable root penetration therethrough, by the plant, at the apertures. However, the liner material must also have sufficient structural integrity, when moist, to bound the growing medium and moisture across the spaced apertures of the lattice framework when contained in the interior cavity. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277085 | Multiple self watering container system - A multi container system of at least one each of the first container, and at least one second and at least one third container, each of which has a chamber therein. The first container has a water retaining chamber with water input and water output as well as a water self leveling means. The second container has a water transfer chamber in which a wicking tray loaded with a wicking medium is placed, preferably on a drainage tray, said medium being used to transfer the water to the plants disposed in a third container's plant receiving chamber. The container # | 2009-11-12 |
20090277086 | Growing System For Enhanced Yield - Disclosed herein is a growing system for enhanced yield. In an exemplary embodiment of the growing system, a plant stand is provided, and a plurality of plant pots can be further provided. The plant stand can include a first frame, a second frame, and a plurality of brackets securing the plant pots to the first frame and the second frame. The plant stand is configured such that the plant pots have a tiered formation. In some embodiments, the brackets each have a segment upon which a corresponding plant pot is seated and segments for securing opposing sides of the plant stand. In some embodiments, the plant stand has a substantially x-shaped elevation. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277087 | THE VEGETATION BLOCK FRAME AND THE VEGETATION BLOCK - A vegetation block frame and a vegetation block. The vegetation block frame includes a bottom plate; outer walls 120, which define an inner space with the bottom plate; and a plurality of partitions extending crosswise and lengthwise inside the inner space, thereby forming a plurality of unit vegetation spaces. Each of the bottom plate and the partitions has a plurality of holes, and concavities and convexities are alternately formed in the upper and lower parts of the outer walls. A step block is selectively inserted into one of the unit vegetation spaces. The internal space is partitioned into the unit vegetation spaces by the partitions having the holes, so that herbs, plants and trees can easily take root and grow. The concavities and convexities are formed in the outer walls of the vegetation block frame engage with each other, thereby preventing twisting and upward separation after construction. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277088 | Expandable Hydroponic Growing System - An expandable hydroponic growing system comprising a multiple of upper bases, lower bases and bars connecting the bases in a fashion that the upper bases (and lower bases) can be conveniently pulled together or pushed farther apart. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277089 | Method and apparatus for controlling gasifier efficiency - In a gasifier system, the gas thermal conductivity of the producer gas may beneficially be used as a control variable in controlling the combustion parameters of the gasifier process or gasifier system. For example, the control variable may be used to modulate the volume amount of air provided to a gasifier vessel or to modulate an oxidizer delivery rate. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277090 | GAS DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENT FOR A ROTARY REACTOR - A port assembly for controlling the delivery of gases into the horizontal rotating reactor such as kiln gasifier is disclosed for introducing reactant gases. The port assembly comprises a cylindrical conduit is divided into noncommunicating four or more sections extending through the entire length of the kiln and supported by the stationary end plates of the rotating kiln gasifier. Each section of the conduit communicates with external supply of the reactant gases and each supply of reactant gases is independently controlled in terms of the composition and quantity. Each section of the port assembly communicates with the interior of the kiln gasifier through the plurality of nozzles are confined in the lower part of the conduit. The number and the size of the nozzles in individual section of the conduit is based on the desired flow of gases and available pressure for the supply of the reactant gases. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277091 | DOOR COMPRISING OBSTACLE-DETECTION MEANS WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH A CONNECTOR THAT IS FORMED BY TWO DETACHABLE PARTS - The invention relates to a door comprising a frame and an apron ( | 2009-11-12 |
20090277092 | TELESCOPING SECURITY WINDOW - A removable security structure interposed between two window configurations is comprised of interconnecting horizontal and vertical members. One or more vertical members engages a gear junction of each horizontal member such that upon rotation of the vertical member, the horizontal member telescopically collapses. The reduction of length of each horizontal member disengages each horizontal member from a frame outlining the opening. The rotation of the vertical members also frees the upper portion of the vertical members of the security structure. With the upper and side portions of the security structure disengaged from the frame, the security structure can be rotated and removed from the opening allowing egress. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277093 | COMPONENT - The invention concerns a constituent element, in particular a window or a door, comprising a casement sash and a pane, in particular a glass surface. The invention is characterized in that, the pane has an inner surface and an outer surface. A plane perpendicular to the surfaces intersects a grooved region designed to receive fittings. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277094 | Hunting blind with one-way windows - The hunting blind with one-way windows is constructed of four rigid panels to have four walls and a fifth rigid roof panel. Preferably, at least three of the panels are provided with a window frame, the frames having multiple tracks for multiple sliding panes in each frame. The window panes are coated or formed to provide one way vision, i.e., the hunter or photographer in the blind can see out through the panes, but wildlife exterior to the blind cannot see into the blind. When the hunter wishes to make a shot, he/she slides one of the panes open to provide a clear shot to the outside from the blind. The panes may be removed and replaced with inexpensive opaque panels when the blind is unused for some time, thus allowing the one way panes to be stored and protected from damaging sunlight and ultraviolet. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277095 | SLIDING MATERIAL, SLIDING MEMBER, AND WEATHERSTRIP - The sliding material is obtainable by extrusion of a raw material containing an olefin-based polymer and a silicone compound as the essential components. A part of the olefin-based polymer forms a crosslinked material in the sliding material. The crosslinked material forms domains to disperse in the sliding material so as to prevent uneven distribution of the silicone compound in the extrusion direction. The residual fraction of hot xylene reflux of the sliding material is in a range from 33 to 75% by weight based on the total weight of the sliding material, and the content of the silicone compound based on the total weight of the sliding material is in a range from 5 to 35% by weight. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277096 | SEALING GASKET FOR REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND SEALING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a sealing system for refrigerator door and, more specifically, to a sealing system of the kind that comprises a gasket to be inserted in a receiving channel ( | 2009-11-12 |
20090277097 | Dynamic Window Jamb Channel Block - The device of the present invention is identified as a chimney block for use in the jamb channels of window frames. The chimney block impedes or substantially reduces the vertical movement of air through the jamb channel. The reduction in air movement improves the insulating properties of the window and minimizes the amount of dust and fine dirt that might otherwise enter the jamb channel resulting in a progressively increasing force required to move the sash through the jamb channel. It consists of a vertical structural element which is secured to a planar sealing element that conforms to the cross section of the jamb channel. Legs or struts are attached in proximity to the other end of the vertical structural element to insure that the chimney block essentially remains in the same position to provide an air block. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277098 | Abrasive and Method of Fabricating Same - The invention relates to an abrasive wherein abrasive grains are embedded in a matrix comprising a non-cellular, particularly non-foamed thermosetting binder for the abrasive grains, and wherein a contact surface covered by abrasive grains is configured for abrasion of a workpiece. In accordance with the invention the matrix is elastically compliant to such an extent that the abrasive grains covering the contact surface are impressed into the matrix during abrasion. The abrasive grains are dispersed in the matrix such that the consumption of the matrix perpendicular to the contact surface covered originally with abrasive grains releases a further contact surface covered with abrasive grains. The abrasive grains are dispersed in the matrix such that they comply with the return force of the matrix both perpendicular and parallel to the corresponding contact surface of the abrasive. The matrix is bonded to a flexible backing. Bonding the matrix to its backing is achieved directly via the binder contained in the matrix. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277099 | ATTIC ACCESS - An attic access apparatus comprises an access frame with sidewalls extending upward from a flange member and configured to extend upward into an attic opening between structural members forming the attic opening. A recessed groove along inner surfaces of the sidewalls is configured such that fastening screws can be located in the groove. A trim flange extends outward from the sidewall to cover fasteners used to fasten the ceiling to the bottom of the structural members, and a support flange extends inward from the sidewalls to form a support flange. An insulated lid drops into the access opening formed by the inner surfaces of the sidewalls and rests on the support flange, and a seal member provides a seal between the lid and the access frame to prevent air movement between the lid and access frame. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277100 | CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT FOR USE IN INTERIOR DECORATION - The invention relates to a construction element ( | 2009-11-12 |
20090277101 | Portable Lactation Module - A portable lactation module in which a mother can breastfeed or change her baby in private and in safety within a public space. The module includes a comfortable seat and a changing table in which the mother can breastfeed and then change her baby inside the module. The module includes side walls and at least one door with one-way glass or frosted glass that will allow the mother to see outside but prevent people from the outside to see clearly the mother inside in order to provide for privacy. Across from the seat and under the changing table is an opening for a baby stroller to be parked. The opening allows for the mother to access items from the stroller from inside the module without having to bring the stroller inside the module. A stroller locking device is provided for inside the module to prevent the stroller from the removed from the opening while the mother is inside. The module includes a baby pack dispensing device that dispenses a variety of items that the mother may need during the nursing or changing process, a disposable under-pad to place the baby on the table, and a bag to place soiled items for disposal afterwards. A video monitor located inside the module produces module instructions as well as advertising of baby items that a mother may be interested in. the monitor also provides entertainment for the mother during the long nursing process. the module includes lockable doors for privacy and safety, a ventilation and filter system to prevent odors both inside and outside of the module, and a trash bin for disposal of soiled items. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277102 | Contiguous inverted shelf kick flash apparatus - An contiguous inverted shelf kick flashing apparatus is provided and includes a sheet of metal folded at a first angle along a bend joint to form a first sheet face and a second sheet face, and an inverted shelf bent inward at an second angle from the bend joint at a point of shelf inversion, along an inverted shelf edge, having a first and second triangular faces at an third angle to each other. A contiguous inverted shelf kick flash apparatus, including a sheet of metal flashing including a first and second opposing edges, a first bend extending through a portion of said sheet from a first point on said first edge to a break point, said break point located along a straight line between said first point and a second point along said second edge, wherein said first bend defines first and second flange faces and an interior angle between said first and second flange faces, and a second bend in opposing orientation to said first bend, said second bend extending from said break point to said second point on said second edge, said second bend forming an inverted corner diverter. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277103 | Building, in particular a dwelling, and method of erecting it - A building having a structure fastened to the ground comprises walls structured by means of facade and gable frames fastened between columns. The roof is formed by a structure comprising rafters and purlins. The purlins and the rafters respectively rest on a column and are held laterally in place between two vertical members each belonging to a frame. Prefabricated panels fastened to the frames and to the columns complete the closure of the walls and roof. The whole structure is self-stable and self-braced. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277104 | HARDWOOD STAIR TREAD OVERLAY - A stair tread overlay and a riser overlay made from solid wood for fitting over a conventional, exposed wooden stair having a generally rounded nose like those found in most residential general construction staircases and prefabricated staircases. The tread overlay and riser overlay cover the exterior surface of a conventional wooden stair from stringer to stringer to hide a construction grade stair tread and riser below that are made from a composite material or unsalvageable hardwood to present an attractive, solid wood surface that is finishable. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277105 | Stairway stringer and finished stairway skirt board - A stairway with a finished skirt/fascia board is formed using parallel stringers and tread/riser support brackets spaced and aligned along the stringers. The brackets are temporarily and pivotally attached to stringers and the stringers are moved parallel to and relative to each other to orient the stringers for the slope of the stairway. The pivotal attachment of the brackets to one of the stringers and the unattached stringer is moved into contact with the other stringer at mating faces. The brackets are them permanently attached to the parallel stringers. The mating faces of the stringers form a finished skirt/fascia board for the stairway. Several variations in contoured faces, including tongue and groove contours, for the mating surfaces provide for a smooth and clean looking skirt/fascia board on a finished stairway. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277106 | Window frame with hidden nailing channel - A mantel for attachment to a wall, comprising a substantially flat elongated base having a back face to confront the wall and an opposite front face. The elongated channel is recessed in the base whereby the front side of the ornamental feature projects from the base. The ornamental feature has a back side insertable in the elongated channel. The channel has a bottom through which attachment hardware can be driven to attach the frame element to the wall before the ornamental feature is inserted in the channel. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277107 | Window frame with installation hooks - A window frame surrounds a window box in a wall having horizontally extending siding elements that are connected along overlapping horizontal seams and unconnected edges that are juxtaposed with the window box. The window box has top, bottom, and opposed side elements connected together to define a rectangle, wherein the top element has a transverse outer edge. The window frame has top, bottom, and opposed side frame elements connected together to define a rectangular frame, each element having front and back faces and inner and outer edges whereby the back faces of the window frame elements cover the unconnected edges of the siding and the inner edges of the frame elements closely surround the elements of the window box. A rigid strip is attached to the inner edge of the top element of the window frame and projects over and is vertically supported by the outer edge of the top element of the window box. A “J” hook is attached to the back of each side element of the window frame for engaging a seam in the siding. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277108 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING DEVICES FOR WINDOW SYSTEMS - A window system for installation in a structure is provided. The window system includes a front side that faces away from the structure and a back side that faces into the structure when the window system is installed in a structure. The window system further includes at least one window pane having a front side that faces away from the structure and a back side that faces into the structure when the window system is installed in a structure; at least one sash that surrounds the at least one window pane, wherein the sash has a front side that faces away from the structure and a back side that faces into the structure when the window system is installed in a structure; at least one window frame comprising at least one head, sill, and jamb; and at least one mounting base integral to the window. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277109 | Method of infiltration and impact resistant construction for glazing in a barrier - A glazing system for use with a barrier that has a panel with an opening is disclosed. An impact glazing, which covers the opening, includes an inner surface and an outer surface and a plurality of apertures around its periphery. A fastener having a fastener head passes through each corresponding aperture and into the panel. The glazing system also includes an elastically deformable washer positioned between each fastener head and the impact glazing. The glazing system may also include an inner bezel covering the periphery of the glazing on the inner surface and an outer bezel covering the periphery of the glazing on the outer surface, wherein the bezels are secured to the barrier and the glazing by a corresponding piece of adhesive tape. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277110 | Window frame with installation flange - A window frame comprising top, bottom, and opposed side frame elements connected together to define a rectangular frame, each element having front and back faces and inner and outer edges whereby the outer edges define the frame perimeter. An inner channel extends along the outer edges of at least the side elements, closer to the back face than to the front face. The frame optionally has another channel extending along the outer edges of at least the side elements, closer to the front face than to the back face. Mounting strips are located in the inner channels, having outer edges outside the perimeter of the frame, forming a flange for mounting the frame to a wall surrounding the window to be framed. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277111 | VERSATILE HYBRID WINDOW SYSTEM - A window assembly and method of constructing a window assembly is disclosed. The window assembly comprises a base frame assembly, an external cladding assembly, an interior trim assembly and a sash assembly. In one embodiment, the base frame assembly, external cladding assembly and interior trim assembly are constructed from one of three different types of materials. The external cladding assembly may also be snap-fit onto the base frame assembly. Further, the interior trim assembly can include a jamb extension assembly that can also be snap-fit onto the base frame assembly. The interior trim assembly may also include head, sill and side stop assemblies which can be push-fit onto the base frame assembly. Another aspect of the disclosure is a sash assembly that can be assembled as a snap-fit assembly. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277112 | Anchor Bolt Sock - Disclosed is a re-usable protective cover for an anchor bolt, that prevents wet concrete, dirt, and other debris from coming into contact with the threads of an anchor bolt during a concrete pour, and subsequently. The protective cover is made of a flexible material that fits over the exposed threaded end of an anchor bolt, like a sock fits over a foot, and is removable, and re-usable at any stage. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277113 | Structural insulating panel and flat roof structure employing same - A structural insulating panel for use in a flat roof structure comprises upper and lower structural layers and an intermediate layer between the upper and lower structural layers. The intermediate layer is shaped such that the upper structural layer is sloped relative to a generally horizontal plane when the structural insulating panel is installed in a flat roof structure. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277114 | DRAIN INSTALLATION KIT - The present invention provides a drain installation kit adapted to maintain alignment of the center of a sloping floor aperture with the center of a drain throughout the construction process. In a preferred embodiment, the kit includes an upper flange that is rigidly connectable to a drain base and multiple sloping guide bars that are rigidly connectable in a radial fashion to the upper flange. A user can use this preferred embodiment by assembling it, adding cementitious material between the guide bars, and making an upper surface of the cementitious material flush with a top edge of the guide bars. Embodiments of the present invention provide a variety of advantages over conventional drain installation kits. For example, many embodiments provide improved functionality, many embodiments are easier for do-it-yourselfers to use, and many embodiments can be manufactured more efficiently. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277115 | Device and a Process for Producing Insulated Siding Panels - An apparatus for producing insulated panels, comprising in sequence two congruous sheet fines, a former, a foaming structure, and an extrude. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277116 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLATION OF MOLDING - A system for installing pre-painted moldings. The system includes pre-painted moldings each configured to be fastened to a wall by fasteners. The system also includes a caulk material, filler material, concealer material, and touchup paint each color matched to the paint color applied to the moldings. The caulk material is configured to fill a gap defined between each of the moldings and the wall to which the molding is fastened. The filler material is configured to fill a gap defined between any abutting portions of the moldings. The concealer material is configured to conceal any surface disturbances caused by the installation of the fasteners. The touchup paint is configured to adhere to the paint pre-painted on the moldings. The system may also include a marker configured to apply a coating color matched to the paint applied to the moldings, a scraping tool, and/or a buffing tool. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277117 | Suspended ceiling cloud with flexible panel - In a suspended ceiling segment known as a cloud, lengths of flat, flexible sheets form panels that are held in the grid of the segment by tracks on the panels that engage tracks on the main beams of the grid. The flexible sheets can bend to conform to the vertical contour of the segment as the tracks are engaged. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277118 | Interlocking panel for light weight insulating concrete - An interlocking panel configured for lightweight insulating concrete has channels which form a profile that includes transversely protruding anchoring cavities. When the lightweight insulating concrete is poured into the channels and hardens, the concrete interlocks and forms an underside interlocking which resists vertical separation of the concrete from the deck panel. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277119 | AN INSULATING WALL SYSTEM FOR A BUILDING STRUCTURE - The present invention concerns an insulating wall system for a building structure, wherein said wall system comprises a first wall having an exterior surface with insulation material attached to said exterior surface of said first wall by elongated fastening members extending through at least one wall member of a second wall and the insulation material and being fixed to the first wall, wherein said elongated fastening members are mounted substantially perpendicular to the exterior surface of the first wall and that the elongated fastening members are mounted pre-stressed with a predetermined amount of tension so that frictional forces between the insulation material and the exterior surface of the first wall and the inner surface of the second wall, respectively, are established. A wall system according to the invention includes fewer components and may provide an improved insulation as the components constituting thermal bridging may be reduced. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277120 | Wooden Building Element for Constructing the Walls of a Building - The invention relates to a wooden building element for producing planar constructions, especially for constructing the upright walls of a building. The invention also relates to a corner building element adapted to the wooden building element and to a building constructed using said elements. The wooden building elements have two approximately rectangular support bases ( | 2009-11-12 |
20090277121 | MASONRY BLOCK AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Molds and processes that permit high-speed, mass production of retaining wall blocks having patterned or other processed front faces, as well as retaining wall blocks formed by such processes. The invention permits the front face of the block to be impressed with a pattern or otherwise directly processed, to allow the formation of pre-determined block front faces, while at the same time facilitating high-speed, high-volume production of blocks. Pre-determined front faces can include front faces having pre-determined patterns and textures, front faces having pre-determined shapes, front faces made from different material(s) than the remainder of the block, and combinations thereof. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277122 | No-Through-Metal Structural Panelized Housing System for Buildings and Enclosures and Economical Process for Manufacture of Same - A metal panel generally constructed from sheet material, such as sheet metal, and assemblies thereof which can be used to construct an enclosure, and specifically a no-through-metal enclosure. There is also provided methods for constructing a floor, walls, and roof of a no-through-metal enclosure utilizing such panels or construction techniques. The construction can still utilize metal fasteners such as rivets, bolts, or screws for maintaining strength which still maintaining the no-through-metal construction. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277123 | Connector for the connection between a metal element and an element made of concrete - The invention regards a connector ( | 2009-11-12 |
20090277124 | APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING A PRECAST DECK SLAB WITH A BEAM ON A BRIDGE AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING THE SLAB WITH THE BEAM USING THE SAME - Provided are a connection apparatus and a connection method capable of rapidly and fixing a pre-cast deck slab with a beam. The connection apparatus includes a main body buried in the pre-cast deck slab and having a hollow part formed in an axial direction thereof! a plurality of support portions integrally formed with an outer surface of the main body, each of which has a body having a certain length and a hook integrally formed with an end of the body; a bolt having a bolt body inserted into the hollow part of the main body and a fixing hole of the beam, and a head integrally formed with an upper end of the bolt body! and a nut threadedly engaged with the bolt body of the bolt. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277125 | Building components - A structural tie or strap in the form of a connector for use in the construction industry. The connector is substantially rectangular with fixing points at either end for fastening to walls or the like and includes an acoustic attenuation mechanism to enhance acoustic performance between the walls. The acoustic attenuation mechanism is embodied as folds, apertures and/or openings through the connector which prevent direct passage of sound and vibration waves through the connector, between the walls. An embodiment as a party wall strap is described. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277126 | Rolled sheet product - A rolled sheet product, the sheet product comprising a top layer and a bottom layer, the top layer being less ductile than the bottom layer, and the top layer facing outward in the rolled sheet product. A method of packaging a sheet product comprising a top layer and a bottom layer, the top layer being less ductile than the bottom layer, comprising winding the sheet product into a roll such that the top layer faces outward. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277127 | DECORATIVE AGGREGATE CONCRETE SURFACE PREPARATION PROCESS - The present invention is directed to a process of creating a decorative aggregate concrete surface on both a slab on grade installation and a podium deck or topping slab installation. The preparation includes washed decorative aggregate surfaces using a variety of decorative aggregate materials imbedded within a standard concrete mix having a one inch maximum aggregate. A 6-mil polypropylene sheet 435 Visqueen material covered with a two-inch layer of sand is used directly below the concrete to retard the curing time. Roller tamping is used to move the large aggregate below the surface of the concrete material. Power brushes are then used to expose the decorative aggregate prior to the final process of applying a densifing sealer. This process has been designed to reduce installation time, as well as overall labor and material costs. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277128 | COMPOSITE FOORBOARD - A composite floorboard is formed by two outer wooden layers and an intermediate flexible layer which has two longitudinal edges, two transverse edges. The flexible layer may be foam, sponge or any kinds of soundproof material. The composite floorboard has two surfaces, a transverse tongue, a longitudinal tongue, a longitudinal groove and a transverse groove each respectively defined in or formed on corresponding edges of the composite floorboard. Because the tongues are made by the flexible layer, the composite floorboard is easy and convenient to assemble. Because the flexible layer acts as a buffer, the composite floorboard provides a soundproofing function. The composite floorboard also requires less timber so may be lower cost to manufacture. | 2009-11-12 |
20090277129 | HOLLOW CORE GLUE LAMINATED FURNITURE - A hollow core article of gluelam wood or engineered bamboo furniture, such as bench or table, includes a horizontal main panel ( | 2009-11-12 |