47th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090283998 | AIRBAG OF VEHICLE - The airbag of the vehicle according to the present invention can suppress initial deployment of a cushion and minimize injury of an occupant caused by a pressure upon deployment of the cushion since outer tethers covering the outer side of the cushion are sewn and coupled to the cushion at a plurality of positions and a plurality of sewing portions are adapted to be sequentially broken according a deployment pressure of the cushion. Therefore, injury of an occupant in an OOP (Out-of-Position) condition can be prevented. Furthermore, the airbag can optimally cope with various collision modes because the outer tethers are formed in plural number and the sewing strength of the plurality of outer tethers can be adjusted. Furthermore, deviation in the performance of the outer tethers can be decreased compared to a tear line because the outer tethers are sewn to the cushion and the sewing portions are broken by a deployment pressure of the cushion. Furthermore, deviation in the performance of the outer tethers can be decreased since the outer tethers are sewn and fixed to the cushion. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283999 | SUPPORT FRAME VEHICLE RESTRAINTS - A vehicle restraint restrains a vehicle at a loading dock by engaging a rail that is part of the vehicle's support frame, wherein the rail is normally used for adjusting the position of the vehicle's rear wheels. In a preferred embodiment, the restraint includes an adjustable-length arm attachable between the vehicle and the loading dock. The arm includes a retractable or removable pin that engages one of a series of holes in the rail or releasably engages some feature of the loading dock. In some examples, the restraint clamps onto the rail, particularly if the rail has no available open holes for a pin to be inserted. In some cases, the restraint also provides the vehicle with vertical support. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284000 | CENTER FRAME IN CRAWLER TRAVEL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CENTER FRAME - The present invention provides a center frame designed so that a center member, legs, and a lower plate can be formed by bending metal sheets, and to provide a manufacturing method for the center frame. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284001 | Roller Shoe - The present invention relates to a roller shoe having a roller mounted on the front and back portions of an outsole, the roller shoe including: a fixing body insertedly fixed on the outsole, the fixing body having an insertion hole opened downwardly therefrom and a plurality of guide protrusions formed axially on the inner lateral wall of the insertion hole; a roller-fixing member and an auxiliary outsole which are selectively fitted to the insertion hole of the fixing body, the roller-fixing member having the roller coupled to the lower portion thereof, and the roller-fixing member and the auxiliary outsole each having a plurality of guide grooves formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof so as to allow the plurality of guide protrusions of the fixing body to be fitted thereinto; and fixing means adapted to fix the roller-fixing member and the auxiliary outsole selectively fixed insertedly to the fixing body. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284002 | Board book photo album - A board book album having stiff pages with “hidden pockets,” each pocket holding two photographs, back-to-back, that are framed in die cutout openings in each page. Spacers inside the bound and unbound edges of each page allow the page to accommodate the thickness of the photographs without damaging the binding. Each photograph is protected by a piece of clear plastic. Each page can have a small concave notch along its unbound edge in order to allow a user to turn the pages more easily. The cover can have a frame attached thereto for holding a photograph. The album is sturdy enough to be handled by a small child without the photographs being damaged. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284003 | Technical note-taking paper - An improved technical note-taking paper is disclosed and which includes first and second sides, the first side including printed indicia of a plurality of equidistantly spaced parallel horizontal lines which extend across the page to the left and right margins, at least one vertical column formed by at least one vertical line intersecting and extended perpendicular to each of the horizontal lines and a topmost title box, the second side of the page including printed indicia of a plurality of intersecting vertical and horizontal lines forming a rectangular graph, the spacing and alignment of the horizontal lines on the second side of the page being identical to the spacing and alignment of the horizontal lines on the first side of the page, the paper being used with the present invention being marginally translucent such that the graph arrangement on the second side of the page is at least marginally visible through the first side of the page so that the user of the present invention may utilize the graph design on the second side for alignment of diagrams and the like while taking notes on the horizontal lines of the first side of the page. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284004 | DOUBLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM, FITTINGS FOR FLUID FLOW COMPONENTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A method and apparatus for joining the ends of concentric inner and outer tube to a double containment fitting are disclosed, as are related methods of fabrication and systems. The apparatus uses a threaded coupling to compressively engage and seal the ends of both the inner and outer tubes to the double containment fitting. The double containment fitting includes inner and outer noses and a threaded annular body and annular nut. The inner nose may be at least partially inserted within a flared end of the inner tube, and the outer nose may encircle the inner tube and be inserted within the flared end of the outer tube. The inner and outer noses and the inner and outer tubes may be engaged in a relationship within bores through the annular body and the annular nut. Threadably engaging the annular nut with the annular body may establish seals between the components. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284005 | Composite polymeric transition pipe fitting for joining polymeric and metallic pipes - A pipe fitting includes a main polymeric body and a secondary polymeric body, of a different polymeric material, molded into and fixedly connected to the main body, so that the main body extends around the polymeric body. The secondary polymeric body extends around and is contiguous with a passageway of the pipe fitting, and at least partially defines a first opening of the passageway that is for being mated to a polymeric pipe. The main body extends around and is contiguous with the passageway, and at least partially defines a second opening of the passageway that is for being mated to a metallic pipe. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284006 | SEALED FLEXIBLE COUPLING WITH TORSION ACCEPTANCE - A coupling has respective support elements extending respectively from each coupling end toward the other, but not directly connected to each other. Radially oriented ends of these elements define a pocket capturing a cushion therein. A non-metallic bellows operably covers the coupling. An optional thermal shield is disposed between the bellows and the support element. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284007 | Coupling with Latch Mechanism - A coupling apparatus having coupling body with a mechanical latch assembly. The mechanical latch assembly includes a modified latch plate. The latch plate defines a main portion having a top end and a bottom end and includes an annular aperture disposed between the top and bottom ends. A lever portion is disposed proximate the top end. The lever portion enables the latch plate to move within a coupling body, so as to operate the mechanical latch assembly in a released position and a latched position. A raised edge is disposed about a portion of the annular aperture. The raised edge is disposed proximate the bottom end and extends radially inward of the inner edge defined by the annular aperture. A pin opening is disposed proximate the bottom end opposite of the lever portion. The pin opening is positioned radially outward from the annular aperture, and defines a separate enclosed edge. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284008 | SEALING SYSTEM FOR EXHAUST-GAS LINES - A sealing system, in particular for sealing multiple-part exhaust-gas lines for an internal combustion engine, having at least a first ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090284009 | SYSTEM FOR FLUID TUBING CONNECTIONS - An embodiment of the present invention includes a fluid tubing connection system comprising a nut component, an anti-seize ring component, and a ferrule component. In assembly, the nut component slides onto an exterior of the tubing, followed by the ring component. The ferrule component is then coupled to an end of the tubing and has an interior diameter that matches an interior fluid diameter of the tubing. When connected to a fluid device, the anti-seize ring component isolates the tubing from any rotational motion of the nut component, which prevents damage of the tubing caused by seizing or twisting. Further, the connection system conforms the tubing such that the internal fluid path is continuous with substantially zero unswept volume. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284010 | Direct-Manufactured Duct Interconnects - A method for forming a duct interconnect generally includes providing a digital model of a first duct structure and a second duct structure, the first duct structure including a first duct section having a passage for conveying a substance and an interconnect component moveably and captively coupled to the duct section. The second duct structure includes a second duct structure and a second interconnect component. The process includes forming, via a direct manufacturing procedure (e.g., stereolithography), a physical model of the first duct and second structures in accordance with the digital models, wherein the interconnect component has a locked and unlocked state, and wherein the unlocked state corresponds to a predetermined compressive force between the first duct structure and a second duct structure. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284011 | Continuos-Absorption Turbine - The present invention teaches that a power generation system of the type having been based on Dalton's law of expansion with an engineered gas suitable for changing phase between liquid and gaseous states within a engineered thermal differential. Using high pressure tubing in vacuum as a conduit for the engineered gas charge, heat energy is applied to the heat exchanger, the liquid gas expands and tries to equalize in the system, moving from its liquid receiver to the low pressure side of the system. Still mostly in liquid form the engineered gas passes through a pressure reversing valve, and turbines capable of running at high pressure. The gas then passes through a regulating orifice until decompression and condensation occurs in the second heat exchanger. The cycle then is continuous. The power generated can be stored in a power storage device or used directly through a power inverter. The invention has the advantage of being relatively cheap to manufacture, distribute, maintain, install and the advantage of being able to work in any climate | 2009-11-19 |
20090284012 | Tower Construction for a Wind Turbine - A handling system for a wind turbine nacelle in connection with self-loading or self-unloading of the nacelle to or from a vehicle. The system comprises two or more lifting apparatus, where the lifting apparatus are engaged with lifting areas of a load carrying structure of the nacelle. The lifting areas are a part of the load carrying structure or are integrated in the load carrying structure, and where the lifting apparatus lifts by applying linear force to the load carrying structure of the nacelle. The invention further relates to a method for vertical displacement of a wind turbine nacelle and a wind turbine nacelle prepared for self-loading or self-unloading to or from a vehicle. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284013 | Dry 3-way catalytic reduction of gas turbine NOx - A power generation system capable of eliminating NO, components in the exhaust gas by using a 3-way catalyst, comprising a gas compressor to increase the pressure of ambient air fed to the system; a combustor capable of oxidizing a mixture of fuel and compressed air to generate an expanded, high temperature exhaust gas; a gas turbine engine that uses the force of the high temperature gas; an exhaust gas recycle (EGR) stream back to the combustor; a 3-way catalytic reactor downstream of the gas turbine engine outlet which treats the exhaust gas stream to remove substantially all of the NO | 2009-11-19 |
20090284014 | WAVE TRANSDUCE HAVING VARIABLE ENERGY PISTON ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a way to adapt a wave transducer to the actual amplitude of incident waves, so as to improve the efficiency of energy conversion. The adaptation includes a variable-energy piston assembly and a tapered float. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284015 | Water Wave Power System - A system for generating energy using water waves includes a unit having two rotors connected by a ramp. The unit is positioned at or near the surface of a body of water and oriented so that the waves break on the ramp and travel along the length of the ramp. Each rotor is provided with a plurality of buckets having an open top and a bottom having a opening. The opening is sealed by a flap when water enters through the top of the bucket, but is open when water enters or attempts to enter the bucket through the opening. As the water travels along the ramp, the water is fed into the buckets on the rotors to turn the rotors and drive generators positioned at both ends of the rotors. The energy is transmitted to an external collection point for use or distribution. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284016 | Wind turbine with gust compensating air deflector - An apparatus and system for counteracting wind gusts and other high load situations in a wind turbine includes the use of one or more gust counteracting devices configured to extend an air deflector outwardly from a surface of a turbine rotor blade. The air deflector may subsequently be retracted into the rotor blade once the wind gust has subsided or once the load falls below a certain threshold. Mechanisms for extending and retracting the air deflector may include pneumatic or hydraulic systems and/or electromechanical devices. Air deflectors are generally configured to normalize air flow around the rotor blade so that the risk of potential damage to components of the wind turbine is minimized. In one arrangement, the gust counteracting device may be located at a leading section of the turbine blade. Additionally or alternatively, the device may be modular in nature to facilitate the removal and replacement of the device. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284017 | Internal fluid handling for hydro-generator submerged in water - Hydro-generator unit submerged in water comprised of a combination of converter transforming the hydraulic energy into mechanical power, drive train transmitting the mechanical power to generator that converts the mechanical power into electricity or into energy-bearing media, and auxiliary equipment serving control and measurement purpose contained in water tight bulb housing completely filled with incompressible fluid. Expansion tank accepting volume variation of incompressible fluid and device containing elastic membrane separating the internal uncompressible fluid from the surrounding water stabilizes the pressure inside the bulb housing. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284018 | VERTICAL AXIS TURBINE TO GENERATE WIND POWER - Usage of wind turbine systems that convert wind energy to electricity is expanding. The present inventor recognized that conventional systems are not suitable for more densely populated regions, are not effective in regions having lower average wind speeds, and are not visually appealing, quiet, and expandable. Accordingly, he devised, among other things, an exemplary vertical-axis wind turbine system that includes a novel wind turbine having cup-like blades that exhibit air-foil characteristics. The air-foil characteristics dramatically improve the efficiency of the turbine, not only making it effective at lower wind speeds than conventional wind turbines, but also more tolerant of extreme wind conditions. The exemplary system is compact and suitable for roof-top and water-surface installations. Additionally, the exemplary system includes a set of one or more hollow-bore field-wound electric generators, which are not only stackable, but selectively engageable based on measured wind speeds to provide full spectrum electrical generation. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284019 | Flexible Electric Power Cable And Wind Turbine - A wind turbine and a flexible electric power cable for transferring electric power in a moving environment are provided. The power cable includes a conductor with a plurality of cores for conducting an electric current and an isolator for protecting the conductor and a connector piece for surrounding and connecting an end of the conductor with one or more apparatuses. The connector piece includes at least two encircling connection areas including one or more electrical connection areas establishing electrical connection between the connector piece and the plurality of cores, the electrical connection areas including one or more through-going connection holes for connecting the connector piece to the one or more apparatuses, and one or more mechanical connection areas establishing mechanical connection between the connector piece and the conductor. The areas are positioned in continuation of each other, separated and connected by one or more adapting sections. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284020 | Vibration electric power generator - A vibration electric power generator includes an iron core having a coil wound therearound, a magnet member relatively moved with respect to the iron core by vibrations caused during running of a bicycle; and a nonmagnetic member fixed to the iron core and being in close contact with the magnet member. A plurality of magnets are stacked such that identical poles face each other. Switching is realized, by the vibrations caused during the running of the bicycle, between a state in which a first protrusion of the iron core is attracted and brought into contact with a north pole magnetism collecting and permeative plate and a second protrusion of the iron core is attracted and brought into contact with a south pole magnetism collecting and permeative plate and a state in which the second protrusion is attracted and brought into contact with a north pole magnetism collecting and permeative plate and the first protrusion is attracted and brought into contact with a south pole magnetism collecting and permeative plate. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284021 | Energy storage - Several embodiments are disclosed that enhance and improve the efficiencies of alternative electrical generating sources by converting electrical energy to potential energy through electro-mechanical means. The embodiments provide gravitational energy storage by lifting masses from lower to higher elevations during desired periods, such as when the generating sources are producing excess energy or when electrical rates are the least expensive. Energy storage is maintained until such time as it is need and then converted from potential mechanical energy to electricity by gravitational forces. By storing energy, one can supplement and enhance the efficiencies of producing electricity by alternative means such as wind and solar by expanding the times when electricity is available. Additionally, one can time-shift the purchase and use of commercial power by buying power to store energy when rates are low and using the stored energy when rates are high. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284022 | PORTABLE POWER DRIVEN EQUIPMENT WITH INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMBINED BATTERY CHARGING AND STARTING CIRCUIT WHERE THE BATTERY IS A REMOVABLE BATTERY PACK - A portable generator system having a generator for generating an electrical output signal, an internal combustion engine for driving the generator, a starter for starting the internal combustion engine, an alternator for generating an AC signal for powering a charger assembly, a battery pack, and a charger subsystem. The charger system has a charger assembly that receives the AC signal and generates a DC charging signal for recharging the battery pack. The charger assembly has a first switch and a second switch. The first switch is used to apply an output of the battery to energize the starter. The second switch, when placed in a Start position, enables current from the battery pack to energize the starter while inhibiting the application of the DC charging signal to the battery pack. When placed in the Charge position, the second switch inhibits the battery pack output from energizing the starter while enabling the DC charging signal to be applied to the battery pack. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284023 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING OPENING OF A TRAY COVER FOR AN AUTOMOBILE - An apparatus for preventing opening of a tray cover for an automobile includes a main body of tray for receiving articles therein, and a cover rotatably mounted at a front part of the main body to open or close the main body. The cover is not opened even though the tray is applied with an external impact by the front or rear collision of vehicles, so that articles received in the main body of tray are prevented from rushing out of the receiving space to the outside. Therefore, it is possible to promote the safety of passengers and improve the safety and competitiveness of vehicles largely. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284024 | LOCK ASSEMBLY - A door lock assembly for a pair of sliding doors that slide between open and closed positions. The door lock assembly comprising a pair of latches, each of the pair of latches configured to latch an associated one of the pair of sliding doors. Each of the sliding doors has an associated lock engagement structure. Each of the latches is cooperable with the associated lock engagement structure such that the lock engagement structure moves the latch from an unlocked configuration to a locked configuration only when the door(s) carrying the lock engagement structure is (are) moved to a fully closed position. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284025 | LOCK - A lock configured to lock retractable devices such as retractable landing gear for aircraft in a retracted position. The lock comprises a pivotally mounted hook member with a hook portion arranged to maintain a capture pin attached for example to retractable landing gear in a predetermined position when locked. A pivotally mounted first stage latch assembly is provided having a portion arranged to engage with a corresponding portion on the pivotally mounted hook member. A pivotally mounted second stage latch assembly is also provided having a portion arranged to engage a corresponding portion of the first stage latch assembly to maintain the first stage latch assembly and hook member in the predetermined locked position. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284026 | T-HANDLE ACTUATOR AND LATCH - A T-handle actuator has one or more retractable ball bearings for selectively engaging a socket to operate a latch mechanism. The ball bearings are allowed to retract using a pushbutton for removal of the actuator from the socket. A latch mechanism is operated by rotationally moving a drive plug. The drive plug can be a socket that can be engaged by the T-handle actuator. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284027 | Hand-held stick blender comprising housing shells that are connected by a tensioned cover - A hand-held kitchen appliance, in particular a stick blender, comprising a housing with at least one first housing shell, a second housing shell and a fixing element for connecting the two housing shells. According to the invention, the fixing element comprises a tensioning element, which engages with the first housing shell at least at two separate fixing points, pressing the first housing shell against the second housing shell at said two points. The kitchen appliance and the method for producing the same are characterised by a particularly simple construction and produce an excellent seal for the housing despite the use of a reduced number of screw connections. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284028 | Manipulation Lever Assembly for Trunk Lids - A manipulation lever assembly for a trunk lid may include a manipulation lever including a connection portion wherein the connection portion is pivotally coupled to the trunk lid; and an actuation member, one end portion of which is coupled to a first end portion of the manipulation lever and the other end portion of which is coupled to a locking assembly of the trunk lid, wherein when the locking assembly is unlocked, the actuation member activates the manipulation lever, so that a second end of the manipulation lever is extracted outwards from the trunk lid. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284029 | System and Method For Connecting Attachments To A Vehicle - The present invention is directed to a system and method for connecting attachments to a vehicle including in a first embodiment a bumper guard that provides a barrier of protection for vehicle bumpers. The bumper guard includes two pieces, a first piece or bumper guard locator and a second piece or bottom piece. The first piece is attached to a vehicle through the lower holes in a license plate and is secured or locked in place using a locking mechanism. The second piece attaches, or depends from the first piece and is dimensioned and configured to rest over a bumper of the vehicle. The second piece is removably connected to the first piece and may be replaced when damaged or worn. Alternatively, in a second embodiment of the invention, the second piece may be a different component such as a “tailgating platform tray”, or other component module that attaches to a “T” locking system. The bumper guard or platform tray can be easily attached to the vehicle, stored and removed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284030 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING ATTACHMENTS TO A VEHICLE - The present invention is directed to a system and method for connecting attachments to a vehicle, which generally includes a first piece and a second piece depending thereon. The first piece is a locator piece connected to the vehicle adjacent the license plate or the trunk of a vehicle. For instance, the first piece may be secured or locked to a license plate using a locking mechanism, which includes a cam and rods. In another embodiment, the first piece may be a support bracket dimensioned and configured to rest over a rim of a trunk without interfering with the normal functions of a lock on the trunk. The second piece can include a variety of devices such as and not limited to a bumper guard or a tray. The second piece may depend from and be removably connected to the first piece. By the second piece being removably connectable to the first piece, the second piece can be easily replaced when damaged or worn or interchanged. For instance, the bumperguard embodiment that serves to protect the bumper of a vehicle can be interchanged for the tray when at a tailgating event. The bumper guard or platform tray can be easily attached to the vehicle, stored and removed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284031 | DEMOUNTABLE TONGS - A pair of tongs of the type used in the kitchen and elsewhere has hingedly connecting arms that are biased apart by a spring. The spring is releasably connected to one arm and abuts against the second arm. The arms and spring can be fully separated from each other to facilitate cleaning and reassembly. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284032 | Hose Manipulator - A hose manipulator according to the present invention includes an elongate shaft having upper and lower ends and extending between about 3 feet and about 5 feet in length. The hose manipulator also includes a handle at the shaft upper end, the handle having a portion extending generally perpendicular to the shaft. A hook is positioned at the shaft lower end and extends between about 150 degrees and about 180 degrees and includes a diameter between about 3 inches and about 6 inches. The hook and the perpendicular handle portion are generally coplanar. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284033 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF AN EQUIPMENT PART FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOULD AND EQUIPMENT PART - A process is proposed for production of an equipment part having on its physical side at least one first surface zone and one second surface zone, for a motor vehicle, in particular an interior-equipment part, where the first surface zone is formed by means of an insert part, where a mould is used for production of the second surface zone of the equipment part and where, in the region of transition between the first surface zone and the second surface zone, the mould is sealed off with respect to the insert part. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284034 | ACCESSORY FOR A MOTOR-VEHICLE INTERIOR, IN PARTICULAR AN ARMREST FOR A MOTOR-VEHICLE SEAT - The invention relates to an accessory for a motor-vehicle interior, in particular an armrest ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090284035 | INTERCHANGEABLE BUILT-IN UNIT FOR VEHICLES - An interchangeable built-in unit for vehicle upper bodies, e.g. containers, or vehicles, in particular motor vehicles ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090284036 | CARGO FLOOR ASSEMBLY FOR LOADING CARGO IN MOTOR VEHICLES - Disclosed is a cargo floor assembly for loading of cargo in a motor vehicle. The cargo floor assembly comprises a guide rail, a sliding cargo floor, a locking mechanism and a tailgate. The guide rail is removably disposed on a cargo deck of the motor vehicle. The sliding cargo floor is adapted to slide on the guide rail and is capable of assuming a retracted position and a plurality of extended positions on the cargo deck. At least a portion of the sliding cargo floor is adapted to extend outwardly from the cargo deck in an extended position of the plurality of extended positions. The locking mechanism is capable of securing the sliding cargo floor in an extended position of the plurality of extended positions on the cargo deck. The tailgate is capable of securing the cargo on the cargo deck. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284037 | Folding and fixing structure of a people-carrying vehicle - A foldable people-carrying vehicle includes two pivotal members interposed between and pivoted at two ends thereof to a vehicle body and a seat of the vehicle; the vehicle further includes a fixing mechanism to fix the seat; the pivotal members each have a first fixing hole to cooperate with the fixing mechanism in order to fix the seat in a lowered not-in-use position, and a second fixing hole to cooperate with the fixing mechanism to fix the seat in a raised in-use position; the fixing mechanism includes two spring-biased fixing components, which are normally partly held in the fixing holes to fix the seat; a handle is fitted on the seat, and two pulling strings are connected to the handle, and connected to the fixing components respectively; the fixing components can be moved out of the fixing holes for the seat to become movable when the handle is pulled. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284038 | Instrument panel for vehicle and method for attaching vehicle-mounted device to instrument panel for vehicle - An instrument panel for a vehicle, includes: a steering device; a steering hanger beam supporting the steering device; a bracket including a base fixed to the steering hanger beam, an extending portion that extends to a front of the vehicle from the base, a support section that is curved toward an upper portion of the vehicle at a front portion of the extending portion and extends substantially toward a rear of the vehicle; and a vehicle-mounted device supported by the support section and fixed to the steering hanger beam via the bracket. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284039 | Sunshade device for motor-vehicles, with shape memory actuator - A sunshade device comprises a sunshade in the form of a roller blind forming part of a roller-blind device, comprising a supporting structure, a shaft for rolling of the sunshade blind, mounted so that it can rotate on the aforesaid supporting structure, and a shape-memory actuator device for causing displacement of the blind from the rolled-up condition to the distended condition. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284040 | Ski Cover for a Snowmobile Ski - A cover for the ski of a snowmobile mountable to the ski portion thereby protecting the ski portion from damage due to exposure to the elements, especially damage from the sun during off-season storage. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284041 | INTEGRAL PELVIC IMPACT ENERGY-ABSORBING PRE-CRUSH PROTECTIVE CONSTRUCTION FOR VEHICLE DOOR - A door trim substrate having a construction which includes, in combination, an energy-absorbing pre-crush protective portion and a pelvic bolster portion is provided for use in a vehicle. The pre-crush protective portion is configured so as to protect the pelvic bolster portion from pre-crush in a vehicle side-impact event. The pre-crush portion is defined by a rib cassette structure which is preferably integrally molded into the door trim substrate below the pelvic bolster portion. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284042 | WING ELEMENT - A wing element (W) on the spoiler (S) of a motor vehicle is characterized in that the lower side (U′, U″) of the wing element is provided in a manner to substantially planar below a limit speed and therefore has a small end surface in the direction of travel of the motor vehicle, and an aerodynamic profiling of the lower side, and therefore an increased end surface, is provided above said limit speed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284043 | MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle with at least one air guide device, which can be extended by means of a drive device, and which can be adjusted to at least one intermediate position between a maximally extended and a completely retracted position. The motor vehicle comprises an adjustable sliding/tilting roof, wherein a control unit is provided, which is designed so that it acts on an air guide element of the air guide device as a function of the position of the sliding/tilting roof. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284044 | AIR GUIDE DEVICE - An air guide device, especially an extendable and retractable rear spoiler on a motor vehicle, that includes an adjustable air guide element and at least one, also adjustable, flow element designed as an underflow guard. A sealing element, which seals off an intermediate space between the air guide element and the flow element at least when the air guide element is fully extended, is provided either on the flow guide element or on the flow element. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284045 | TILT LOCK STRUCTURE OF DRIVER'S CABIN - A first engaging hole and a second engaging hole are formed in a fan-shaped standing portion which is fixed to a vehicle body frame and concentrically constructed with respect to a tilt direction of a the driver's cabin with a hinge shaft as a center of tilting. The first and second engaging holes respectively correspond to a tilt down position and a tilt up position of the driver's cabin. The standing portion is inserted into an actuating member fixed to a driver's cabin frame, and a locking pin urged by a spring is slidably disposed to the actuating member. Since the locking pin slides on a surface of the standing portion, the locking pin can be automatically engaged with the first or second engaging hole. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284046 | FENDER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A fender for a motor vehicle is provided that includes, but is not limited to a headlight aperture and a mounting flange for the support on a bodywork of the motor vehicle. The mounting flange and a flange for the connection of a bumper are connected to one another with a bracket. The bracket is mounted to the bodywork. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284047 | Roof Header Structure - A roof header structure which has a simple structure to allow effective reinforcement can be obtained. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284048 | FOAM LAMINATE PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A laminate product particularly useful in vehicular applications is described. The laminate product comprises a foam core having a first major surface and a second major surface. One or both of the major surfaces comprises a fibrous layer and an adhesive layer adhering the fibrous layer to the foam core. The process for producing the laminate product involves exposing an initial laminate product to infrared radiation. A portion of the adhesive layer between fibres in fibrous layer being ablated. The foam laminate product has improved sound absorption properties and while maintaining desirable strength and stiffness properties. In addition, in certain cases, the peel strength of the fibrous reinforcing layer to the foam core is significantly improved in the present foam laminate product compared to the conventional approaches. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284049 | Sunroof Mounting Assembly - A sunroof mounting assembly may be configured so that a ring reinforcement is secured along an edge of a sunroof hole and a sunroof rail for guiding movement of a sunroof is mounted to the ring reinforcement. The ring reinforcement may include: a first reinforcement mounted to front and side edges of the sunroof hole to selectively receive the sunroof therein; and a second reinforcement provided on a rear edge of the sunroof hole, wherein the second reinforcement couples each distal end of the first reinforcement. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284050 | Combination Bassinet and Toddler Chair - A combination bassinet and toddler chair is disclosed. One dual-purpose frame is provided which is capable of supporting both the bassinet and the toddler chair with minimal reconfiguration effort by the parent or caretaker. In one configuration, a bassinet is held horizontally onto one or more frame members by coupling members mounted to the frame members and mounting mechanisms mounted on either side of the bottom panel of the bassinet. Easy-to-use lever mechanisms are provided on the sidewall of the bassinet that release the latches and allow for removal of the bassinet. With the bassinet removed, a toddler chair, with fabric loops on either side of the seating area, slides over the frame members and is frictionally held in place and suspended between the frame members. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284051 | BOUNCER - A bouncer includes a seat, a first connecting member, a support member, and an engaging member. The first connecting member has a first end and a second end. The first end of the first connecting member is connected to the seat. The support member is rotatably connected to the second end of the first connecting member. The engaging member is movably disposed in the support member and capable of moving between a locked position and an unlocked position, so as to selectively restrain the support member from rotating. Accordingly, the bouncer of the invention can be operated in different using states. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284052 | VALVE LAYER FOR A SEAT - In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying the seat. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of thermally regulating a seat by occupying a seat with a valve sheet. By occupying the seat one or more valves assemblies open air moving though the open valve assemblies thermally regulates the seat. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284053 | HEIGHT LOCK DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat is configured to be adjustable in height having a height adjusting mechanism composed of a link mechanism disposed between a lower rail provided at a vehicle body side and the vehicle seat. The vehicle seat comprises a guide plate provided on the vehicle seat, a gear plate attached to the lower rail and movably provided on the guide plate in a straight direction, a pair of lock arms provided on the guide plate and engageable with a pair of gear portions of the gear plate when an emergency load is applied to a seat belt of a vehicle seat occupant. The pair of gear portions is formed by mutually deviating by half pitch P each between an engagement plane of one gear portion and an engagement plane of the other gear portion. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284054 | CONNECTIONS FOR ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE SEATS - A vehicle seat with an active head restraint system is provided with a seatback frame having a pair of side members. An armature extends transversely between the side members with a pair of lateral ends each pivotally connected to one of the side members. A head restraint rod extends from the armature for supporting a head restraint. An actuator is mounted to the seatback frame for actuating the armature. A bushing is mounted to the frame, the armature or the actuator. A rivet is mounted to the bushing and another of the frame, armature and actuator. The rivet preloads the bushing to minimize inadvertent movement at the connection. A method for assembling a vehicle seat is provided wherein the bushing is preassembled to the rivet. Another method for assembling a vehicle seat is provided wherein the rivet preloads the bushing to minimize inadvertent movement at the connection. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284055 | SEAT ELECTROACOUSTICAL TRANSDUCING - An acoustic device, including an acoustic enclosure and a first electroacoustical transducing apparatus comprising a motor structure providing mechanical vibration, the vibration having a direction of vibration, mounted in the acoustic enclosure. The acoustic device is constructed and arranged so that first pressure waves are radiated from a first radiation point and second pressure waves are radiated from a second radiation point and so that the first pressure waves and the second pressure waves destructively interfere at observation points relatively equidistant from the first and second radiation points. The acoustic device is further constructed and arranged to be structurally combined with a seating device so that the first radiation point is relatively close to the head of an occupant of the seating device and so that the second radiation point is relatively far from the head of the occupant. The acoustic device is further constructed and arranged to transmit the mechanical vibration to the seat back. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284056 | DISPOSABLE SEAT COVER - A disposable cover for seats, which may comprise a bag for enveloping a seat back. The bag may comprise two layers including an outer liquid absorbent material and an inner water impermeable layer. An opening permits air to escape when the cover is being installed over a seat back. The cover may have an element for gathering the same about the seat back. The cover may include leg covers in the form of tabs which project from the cover to extend over the seat where a person's legs would contact the seat. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284057 | STACKABLE CHAIR - The present invention discloses a stackable chair that can be used to stack up to ten of the stackable chairs in a generally vertical direction. The stackable chair can include a chair frame that has a seat support section with a front leg and a back leg extending in a downward direction therefrom. A cushion can be attached to the seat support section, the cushion having a rigid perimeter layer and a cushion layer extending across the rigid perimeter layer. The rigid perimeter layer can also have a central aperture and a support structure that extends across the aperture. The rigid perimeter layer provides a suitable structure such that a plurality of chairs can be stacked on top of each other in a generally vertical direction. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284058 | INFANT BOUNCER - An infant bouncer includes a seat, a support frame, a flexible part, and a positioning structure. The support frame is used for supporting the seat. The flexible part is disposed on the support frame. The positioning structure connects the seat and the flexible part so as to position the seat relative to the support frame. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284059 | SPORTS VEHICLE SEAT WITH ADAPTIVE LATERAL RESTRAINTS - An embodiment of a sports vehicle seat. The seat has lateral restraints for laterally retaining an occupant of the seat, and an actuating device for adapting the shape and/or size of the lateral restraints as a function of vehicle driving mode. Each lateral restraint incorporates at least one shape-memory member, which changes shape when subjected to physical external stress. And the actuating device subjects each shape-memory member to physical external stress to change the shape of the shape-memory member. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284060 | CHAIRS WITH FLEXIBLE SPRING BACKREST - A chair comprises at least a seat assembly, an armrest, a backrest, and a spring linkage. The backrest frame ends are connected to the upstanding back-leg frame ends of the seat assembly by the spring linkages to make a chair with a flexible spring backrest. Each spring linkage is of a U-shaped configuration having two ends spaced vertically apart; the upper end attached to the backrest frame and the lower end attached to the back-legs of the seat assembly. The tip of the spring linkage serves as a pivotal axis, allowing the backrest to be flexible and bend backwards in response to an applied force while returning to its normal position when the force is removed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284061 | DRIVE DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SWIVEL SEAT - A motor vehicle, a vehicle seat for a motor vehicle, and a drive device are provided for swiveling-in and swiveling-out a vehicle seat that is swivelable about a substantially vertical axis, in particular for a front motor vehicle seat which is connected to a motor vehicle by means of a rotary frame. The drive device includes, but is not limited to a first drive unit that applies a driving force for causing a swiveling movement of the seat in at least one swiveling direction. A second drive unit is provided which acts against the first drive unit to provide a second driving force which acts simultaneously against the driving force of the first drive unit, which second driving force causes a second swiveling movement of the vehicle seat. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284062 | SEAT DRIVING APPARATUS - A seat driving apparatus includes: a gear transmission mechanism, preventing a backlash by means of the wedge member applied with a biasing force of a biasing member and transmitting a torque; an actuator, operating a seatback of a seat; and a control unit, controlling driving of the actuator. The control unit includes a seat operation mode in which the actuator is driven to operate the seatback at a predetermined speed and a creep mode in which the actuator is driven at a slower speed than a speed in the seat operation mode. The actuator is driven in the creep mode until a load for releasing the holding of the gear transmission mechanism is applied to the wedge member and subsequently the actuator is driven in the seat operation mode when the seatback is operated in an opposite direction from the previous operational direction thereof. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284063 | LATCHING FITTING FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A latching fitting for a vehicle seat for releasably locking two parts that are movable with respect to each other, particularly for adjusting and locking a backrest part with respect to a seat part of the vehicle seat, comprises a pawl connected to the first part, which pawl is pivotable about a pawl bearing and comprises a latching toothing | 2009-11-19 |
20090284064 | Tilting Surface Kneeling Chair - A kneeling chair is provided with tilting seat plate and tilting knee plate with rotational tilt of the seat plate enabling the sitting to individual to sit back on a generally horizontal oriented or partially inclined positions of the seat without leaving the chair. The range of tilt is controllable by varied location of the axis of rotation and stops which can be adjusted. The rotation may be dampened by a brake apparatus provided. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284065 | Vehicle-Occupant Restraint System - A vehicle-occupant restraint system | 2009-11-19 |
20090284066 | Occupant Restraining Apparatus - An occupant restraining apparatus in which a seat bag and an air belt are inflated by a common inflator and the constitution of which can be simplified. The occupant restraining apparatus includes an inflatable seat bag | 2009-11-19 |
20090284067 | VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT BELT SYSTEM - A 4-point occupant restraint belt system for a vehicle seat having a seat bottom and a back rest. A one-piece belt is connected to the vehicle at upper and lower attachment points disposed adjacent a first side of the vehicle seat, and a buckle is disposed adjacent an opposite second side of the vehicle seat. A latch is slidingly mounted on the belt and engagable with the buckle to secure the belt around a seat occupant in a three-point configuration. A lifting arm has a lowered position wherein it is beneath the belt and adjacent the latch when the latch is engaged with the buckle, and the lifting arm is movable to a raised position wherein it raises a portion of the belt to a position adjacent the back rest above the buckle, thereby creating a 4 | 2009-11-19 |
20090284068 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF UTILIZING MONITORING DATA TO ENHANCE SEAFLOOR SULFIDE PRODUCTION FOR DEEPWATER MINING SYSTEM - Applicants have created a method and system of deep sea mining comprising mining SMS deposits from the sea floor with a subsea miner, pumping the solids from the subsea miner through a jumper and pumping the solids from the jumper up a riser to a surface vessel. Further, applicants have created a method of deploying a deep sea mining system, comprising stacking a riser hangoff structure on top of a subsea pump module forming an assembly; picking up the assembly by a hanging mechanism, hanging the assembly on a moon pool, attaching a first riser joint; disconnecting the riser hangoff structure from the assembly; and attaching at least one second riser joint to form the riser. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284069 | Pocket Protecting Retainable Cutter Bit - Pocket protecting retainable cutter bits used on various mining, excavating, and foundation drilling tools and equipment are disclosed. The invention includes a combination of one or more free spinning wear rings axially mounted in recessed portions of the cutter bit shank and a groove and snap ring retainer. The wear rings are tapered on at least one end to assist in installation and designed to compress as the cutter bits are installed into cutter bit pockets. These wear rings are designed to protect the inside surface of the pocket by acting as a barrier between the spinning cutter bit and the stationary inside surface of the pocket. The cutter bit shank is longer than the cutter bit pocket and when installed passes through the pocket and extends past the axial length of the pocket. A flange is included with the cutter bit to protect the outer surface of the pocket. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284070 | Interlocking method and its structure for wheel-rim cover - This invention relates to an interlocking method and its structure for wheel-rim cover, which mainly has a wheel-rim body and a wheel-rim cover body. A plurality of engaging seats is integrally formed along the peripheral edge at the rear side of the wheel-rim cover body. Each engaging seat is pivotally contacted with an interlocking block. When the interlocking blocks are rotated with the pivotal contact portions as the axis and the other ends of the interlocking blocks pass through the horizontal radial line of the axis, both ends of each interlocking block will abut tightly against the wheel-rim body and the wheel-rim cover body respectively in view of the length between both ends of each said interlocking block being made to be larger than the vertical distance from the engaging groove of the wheel-rim body to the inside edge of the pivotal contact end of the interlocking block and the wheel-rim cover body. In this manner, the wheel-rim cover body can be stably inserted and fixed in the wheel-rim body. Moreover, during the stacking of a number of wheel-rim cover bodies uncombined with the wheel-rim body, the interlocking blocks are in the state of pivotally contacting with the wheel-rim cover body such that the interlocking blocks can be rotated. Therefore, the stocking space for the wheel-rim cover bodies can be reduced, and the delivery cost of the same is decreased accordingly. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284071 | FEED INTERMEDIATE APPARATUS, FEEDING SYSTEM, AND FEED INTERMEDIATE METHOD - A feed hub includes a priority receiving unit that acquires priority indicating degree of need of electricity feed, for each of plural terminals, a feed relation determining unit that selects two communication devices having different priorities acquired by the priority receiving unit, determines the communication device having lower priority as a feed source and the communication device having higher priority as a feed destination from the selected communication devices, an electricity switching unit that connects the feed source and the feed destination determined by the feed relation determining unit, and a feed requesting unit that requests the feed source determined by the feed relation determining unit to feed electricity. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284072 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVE ELECTRICAL BACKUP TO A MULTI-TENANT LOCATION - The present invention provides a system for selectively providing backup electrical power to a multi tenant facility like an apartment building or a multi-tenant cell phone tower. By placing a remote disconnect on each of the tenants meters the tenant can be selectively attached or disconnected from a backup power system as desired. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284073 | LINE VOLTAGE INTERFACE FOR AUTOMATION SYSTEMS - An integrated printed circuit board-based solid state line voltage interface for use in automation control system applications. Relays connect various functional loads to the line level source in response to input from a controller unit. Switches enable a user to override the controller and manually control the connection of the functional loads. An alternative embodiment further includes limit switches and time delays. The compact nature of the device facilitates ease of installation, mounting of multiple units in less space, and mounting in various specialized location as desired. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284074 | Inverter - An inverter includes at least two power sources and an uninterruptible power supply device. The at least two power sources include a mains outlet and fuel, solar energy, wind power, battery (fuel cell) based power generation devices. The uninterruptible power supply device includes a power source selector and a constant-current controller built therein. The uninterruptible power supply device has output terminals connectable to electrical appliances and input terminals connected to the at least two power sources via the power source selector and the constant-current controller. As such, the power source selector and the constant-current controller function to effect distribution and regulation of the at least two power sources for supply of constant current used by the electrical appliances and timed scheduling of the various power sources. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284075 | Structure of inverter - An inverter structure includes a power source and an uninterruptible power supply device. The uninterruptible power supply device includes a power output selector and a constant-current controller built therein. The uninterruptible power supply device has an input terminal connected to the power source and output terminals connectable to external electrical appliance facilities via the power output selector and the constant-current controller. When power is supplied from the power source, the power output selector and the constant-current controller built in the uninterruptible power supply device function to effect distribution of power output to the electrical appliance facilities in accordance with preset condition. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284076 | FAULT-TOLERANT BATTERY SET AND START-UP BATTERY MODULE - A fault-tolerant battery set and a start-up battery module are described. The fault-tolerant battery set includes a main battery module, a battery monitoring unit, a control switch unit, and a back-up battery module. The main battery module includes a battery unit and a battery monitoring circuit. When the battery unit fails, the control switch unit conducts a power supply connection path according to a failure signal sent from the battery monitoring circuit, so as to replace the failed main battery module with a back-up power provided by the back-up battery module through the power supply connection path. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284077 | MULTI-INPUT POWER-SWITCHING CIRCUIT - The present invention discloses a multi-input power-switching circuit, which comprises: more than one power input terminal, more than one detection/evaluation circuit, and a switching/controlling unit. A switch is arranged in the path via which the input power is received by the power input terminal and then transferred to the power conversion unit. Each detection/evaluation circuit receives a partial voltage signal from one input power and generates a detection signal according to the partial voltage signal. The switching/controlling unit receives the detection signals from the detection/evaluation circuits, determines which power input terminal has a higher voltage level according to the detection signals, and generates a turn-on signal to turn on the switch connected with the power input terminal having a higher voltage level. Thereby, the power conversion unit can acquire a higher voltage input power and provide a stable driving power for a load. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284078 | System and method for integrating local maximum power point tracking into an energy generating system having centralized maximum power point tracking - A system for integrating local maximum power point tracking (MPPT) into an energy generating system having centralized MPPT is provided. The system includes a system control loop and a plurality of local control loops. The system control loop comprises a system operating frequency, and each local control loop comprises a corresponding local operating frequency. Each of the local operating frequencies is spaced apart from the system operating frequency by at least a predefined distance. For a particular embodiment, a settling time corresponding to the local operating frequency of each local control loop is at least five times faster than a time constant corresponding to the system operating frequency. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284079 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE MOTOR POWER - The invention concerns a power control apparatus and a method for supplying power between an electric machine and an energy source. The power control apparatus contains at least two converters comprising a plurality of switches, at least some of which switches belong to a set of switch modules comprising a plurality of switches. In the method of the invention, a first set of switches belonging to at least two different modules and arranged to form a first converter is controlled by a first converter control, and a second set of switches arranged to form a second converter is controlled by a second converter control. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284080 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING DC/DC CONVERTER, FUEL CELL VEHICLE FOR CARRYING OUT SUCH METHOD - A triangular-wave current flows through a reactor of a DC/DC converter for converting voltages between increased and reduced levels. Surges are reduced, which are developed in an output voltage serving as a control voltage when the triangular-wave current changes across a zero value at which the current direction is changed. When a primary current flowing through the reactor changes across | 2009-11-19 |
20090284081 | Power discharge control system - A power discharge control system for eliminating residual voltage of electronic components in an electronic device, is proposed, which includes a control IC for outputting first electrical signals of a first level and a second level respectively corresponding to power on and power off of the electronic device; a power supply for receiving the first electrical signal, and providing or terminating operation power to the electronic component accordingly, and delaying outputting of a second electrical signal equivalent to the first electrical signal level; a logic judgment module connected to the control IC and the power supply for receiving the first and the second electrical signals for executing logic operation process, when at least one of the first and the second electrical signals is at the first level, a third electrical signal of a third level is outputted, when both the first and the second electrical signals are at the second level, a third electrical signal of a fourth level is outputted; and at least a discharge module for receiving the third electrical signal, when the third electrical signal is at the third level, the discharge process is skipped, when the third electrical signal is at the fourth level, the discharge process is executed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284082 | METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH NEGATIVE RESISTANCE IN WIRELESS POWER TRANSFERS - Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer. Antenna circuits use negative resistance to offset resistance from other elements in the circuit. The antenna circuits include an antenna for coupling with a near field radiation at a resonant frequency and a capacitance element connected in series with the receive antenna. The antenna circuits also include a negative resistance generator connected in series with the capacitance element. In the case of a receive antenna, and possibly a repeater antenna, a load is connected in series with the negative resistance generator. The load may draw power from the near field radiation when the antenna circuit oscillates near the resonant frequency. In the case of a transmit antenna, a signal generator is coupled in series with the antenna for applying signal power to the antenna circuit to generate an electromagnetic field at the resonant frequency creating a coupling-mode region within a near field. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284083 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE ENHANCEMENT - Disclosed is an apparatus for use in wireless energy transfer, which includes a first resonator structure configured for energy transfer with a second resonator structure over a distance D larger than characteristic sizes, L | 2009-11-19 |
20090284084 | AUTOMATIC POWER CONTROL MODULE FOR BATTERY POWERED DEVICES - A power control module which can be used to automatically open a power circuit for electrically operated devices, particularly battery operated devices, during predetermined periods of non-use. A timer is reset by a motion detector indicating continuing use. The timer controls a transistor switch which closes and opens the power circuit as required. The timing interval can be user-selected e.g., by programming a microprocessor controller. The transition time between conductive and non-conductive states of the transistor can also be controlled to prolong the life of incandescent bulbs or other sensitive load devices. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284085 | Energy conservation and control systems - Energy conservation and control systems, devices, processes and methods are disclosed. The conservation and control systems, devices, processes and methods may be used or performed in combination with one or more electronic devices and systems comprising a plurality of devices, such as but not limited to entertainment systems and other appliance systems. The invention comprises in some embodiments control systems, devices, processes and methods, alone or in combination with or performed with the electronic devices or accessory devices generally, such as remote controls or other accessory hardware. The invention in some embodiments are conservation and control retention devices, as well as methods and processes thereof, having an accessory device retention element and a conservation function element configured with the accessory device retention element. The conservation and control retention device and methods and processes provide functionality such that when the user of an accessory device inserts the accessory device into the accessory device retention element, not only is the accessory device retained but the conservation function element removes power to the one or more electronic devices. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284086 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS INVOLVING TOOTHED ARMATURES IN SUPERCONDUCTING MACHINES - A system for generating power comprising, a superconducting generator including, an armature assembly comprising, a body portion, a tooth portion having a front surface and a rear surface, a slot partially defined by the body portion and the tooth portion, an armature bar engaging the slot, and a cooling cavity partially defined by the tooth portion, communicative with the front surface and the rear surface. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284087 | STARTER GENERATOR - A starter generator which comprises a rotor having a cuplike-shaped rotor yoke and magnets attached to an inner periphery of the rotor yoke, a stator mounted on a stator bracket and a protecting cover covering said rotor and stator, in which a hermetically sealed casing is constituted by said protecting cover and stator bracket, wherein a plurality of fans are provided on an outer surface of a bottom wall portion of said rotor yoke, a plurality of vent holes are provided through said bottom wall portion, said plurality of fans constitute a centrifugal fan which draws out air inside the rotor yoke through said vent holes and sends the air to an outer periphery of the rotor yoke, and a guide surface which guides the air sent to the outer periphery of the rotor yoke to a space inside the rotor yoke is provided on the stator bracket. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284088 | OPTIMIZED STATOR MOUNTING METHOD TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A stator assembly detachably mounted with a fan housing. The stator assembly includes a stator including one or more first mounting feet and one or more second mounting feet disposed apart from each other. Additionally, the stator assembly includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having one or more first openings and a fan housing having a base member fixed to a bearing liner. The base member includes one or more second openings disposed about the bearing liner. The stator is coupled to the PCB into a stator-PCB assembly with each of the one or more first mounting feet being locked with one of the one or more first openings. The stator-PCB assembly is center-aligned with respect to the bearing liner and coupled to the fan housing with each of the one or more second mounting feet locked with one of the one or more second openings. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284089 | COMPACT, ELECTROMAGNETICALLY BRAKED ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - An actuator assembly includes a motor assembly, a harmonic drive gearbox, an actuator, and an electromagnet brake device. The actuator assembly is fairly compact in size and the electromagnetic brake device is a non-contact type of devices, making it less prone to wear as compared to many other brake devices. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284090 | DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR FOR VEHICLE WIPER SYSTEM - The present invention provides a direct drive motor for a vehicle wiper system, which drives a wiper arm directly connected to a motor shaft. The direct drive motor includes a clutch for restricting the movement of the motor shaft. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284091 | Magnetic Coupling with Hysteresis, Particularly for Winding/Unwinding Devices - A magnetic coupler with hysteresis ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090284092 | Motor Rotor - A motor rotor includes a hub, a metal ring and a magnet ring. The hub includes a peripheral wall. The metal ring includes an engaging portion and is formed by bending a strip of metal plate to form a cylindrical ring mounted to an inner surface of the peripheral wall of the hub. The metal plate includes a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion respectively on two ends thereof. The first and second positioning portions are joined together to form the engaging portion. The magnet ring is mounted to an inner radial surface of the metal ring. Accordingly, by configuration of the engaging portion, stable formation of the cylindrical metal ring is assuredly provided. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284093 | SLEEVE IN END RINGS FOR PERMANENT MAGNET ROTOR - A permanent magnet rotor for an electric motor may include a rotor assembly that will hold the magnets in place. A pair of rings is added to the sleeve to tightly engage and press against the end plates and the magnets. This configuration provides additional securement against axial and radially shifting of the magnets. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284094 | Rotor Structure for Motor - A rotor structure for motor includes a shaft, a magnet, and two fixing seats. The shaft passes through the magnet and the two fixing seats, with the two fixing seats being adjacent to and abuts against two end faces of the magnet respectively. The magnet slightly closely fits or loosely fits the shaft, and the two fixing seats closely fit the shaft, such that the magnet is positioned at a predetermined position relative to the shaft without rupture. Furthermore, the two end faces and two abutting faces by each of which the fixing seat abuts against one of the end faces are formed with rough surfaces or corresponding grooves and protrusions, so as to achieve stable-engaging effect between the magnet and fixing seats. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284095 | Motor Rotor - A motor rotor includes a hub having a peripheral wall. A metal ring includes an engaging portion. The metal ring is formed by bending a strip of metal plate to form a cylindrical ring. The metal plate includes first and second positioning portions on two ends thereof. The first and second positioning portions are coupled with each other to form the engaging portion. The metal ring is coupled to an inner peripheral face of the peripheral wall of the hub. A magnet ring is coupled to an inner peripheral face of the metal ring. | 2009-11-19 |
20090284096 | Electrical motor and method for manufacturing the same - There is provided an electrical motor in which the dimensional accuracy of a stator is increased more easily, and the influence exerted on a magnetic circuit is kept as little as possible. In an electrical motor in which the stator | 2009-11-19 |
20090284097 | BRUSH APPARATUS - A brush apparatus includes a brush and a brush holder. The brush includes a pigtail embedded in a wider side thereof so that the longitudinal side in cross-section of the pigtail extends in parallel with a surface of the brush coming into contact with a commutator. The brush holder includes a brush holding member, a brush spring for pressing the brush against the commutator for sliding contact, a base for holding the brush holding member and electrically connecting the same to an earth circuit, and a connection lug on the base. The brush holding member is formed with a notch on a wider side from an upper end thereof for allowing a downward movement of the pigtail when the brush wears and hence is pressed downward. A distal end of the pigtail is connected to the connection lug. | 2009-11-19 |