47th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120292372 | LOW COST ANVIL ASSEMBLY FOR A CIRCULAR STAPLER - An anvil assembly for a circular stapling instrument is provided. The anvil assembly includes a one-piece, polymer anvil and a staple-forming surface. The one-piece, polymer anvil comprises an anvil base surface and an anvil shaft extending from the anvil base surface. The staple-forming surface is attached to the anvil base surface. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292373 | ANVIL AND CARTRIDGE ALIGNMENT CONFIGURATION FOR A CIRCULAR STAPLER - A stapling reload assembly for a circular stapling instrument includes a casing, a staple holder, a staple driver, and an anvil assembly. The staple holder is attached to the casing. The staple driver includes a driver alignment surface. The staple driver is receivable within the casing and is configured to move within the casing from a pre-fired position to a fired position. The anvil assembly includes an anvil base surface, an anvil alignment surface, and a staple forming surface. The anvil base surface is configured to move from an open position away from the casing to a closed position adjacent the casing. The anvil alignment surface is configured to mate with the driver alignment surface, to rotationally align the staple forming surface with the staple holder, when the anvil base surface is in the closed position. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292374 | CIRCULAR STAPLER WITH FRICTIONAL REDUCING MEMBER - A circular stapling instrument is provided which includes a reciprocating drive shaft and a firing bar. The reciprocating drive shaft has a first engagement member at a tip of the reciprocating drive shaft and a threaded adjustment member at a base of the reciprocating drive shaft. The firing bar is movably connected at a first end with a firing trigger and movably connected at a second end with a stapling head assembly through a second engagement member. The firing bar forms a first engagement surface which faces a respective second engagement surface formed on the reciprocating drive shaft. The circular stapling instrument also includes a frictional reducing member located in between the first and second engagement surfaces in order to reduce friction between the reciprocating drive shaft and the firing bar. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292375 | METHOD OF JOINING A CHIP ON A SUBSTRATE - A method and apparatus for making chip assemblies is disclosed that prevent or reduce the cracking and delamination of ultra low-k dielectrics in the back-end-of-line in Si chips that can occur during the chip assembly process. The method and apparatus apply pressure to the top and bottom surfaces of a substrate during the chip bonding process so that the bending and warping of the assembled modules are reduced. The reduced bending and warping prevent or reduce the cracking and delamination of ultra low-k dielectrics. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292376 | METHOD FOR THE QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF SOLDERING AGENT RESIDUES - A method for quantitatively determining flux material residues remaining on a heat exchanger after a preceding soldering process is provided. To this end, a fluid is applied to the heat exchanger, wherein the remaining quantity of flux material on the heat exchanger after the preceding soldering process is derived from the concentration of soldering agent in the fluid. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292377 | APPARATUS FOR ADHERING SOLDER POWDER AND METHOD FOR ADHERING SOLDER POWDER TO ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD - Disclosed are an apparatus for adhering solder powder to finely adhere the solder powder to an electronic circuit board and a method for adhering solder powder to the electronic circuit board. The apparatus for adhering solder powder includes a container that contains an electronic circuit board and solder powder; a board holding portion provided in the container to hold the electronic circuit board such that a board surface thereof substantially faces a vertical direction; a tilting device which sets an initial position of the container as a tilted position where the container is tilted in a first direction, and which tilts the container from the initial position in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, and tilts the container back in the first direction; and a vibrating device provided with an eccentric motor provided in the center of a bottom portion of the container which provides vibration to the bottom portion of the container through rotation of a rotating shaft, and control device for setting the rotating shaft of the eccentric motor in the same direction as the tilting direction of the container. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292378 | FOLDABLE CONTAINER AND ATTACHMENTS - A foldable packaging which may include a liquid-resistant paperboard form that is foldable to provide an attractive stackable container that resists water leakage, can be assembled without fastening hardware and has concealed gussets. The packaging can be folded into overlapping flaps and wings which are folded and interlocked to define a generally trapezoidal packaging which can receive a variety of different pot sizes and types. The packaging may include a handle having an elongated strip, a gripping portion, one or more widened portions adjacent the gripping portion; a bulbous portion and a narrowing head portion. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292379 | CARTON WITH TEAR INITIATION FEATURE - A carton has a wall including overlapping portions of an outside panel and an inside panel. The outside panel includes an outside handle flap defined by an outside severance line while the inside panel includes an inside handle flap defined by an inside severance line. At least a portion of the outside severance line is in substantial registry with at least a portion of the inside severance line where the outside panel overlaps the inside panel. The inside handle flap includes a relief severance line extending from the inside severance line such that the relief severance line divides the inside handle flap into a delamination section and the other section. The relief severance line is configured to initiate delamination of at least the delamination section of the inside handle flap. The structure is at least partially detachable from the carton along the outside and inside severance lines. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292380 | SUSPENSION PACKAGING SYSTEM - A suspension packaging system can include a foldable member configured to form a cavity as well as a suspension device for suspending an article to be packaged within the cavity. The suspension portion can include foldable portions configured to cooperate with a retention member having pockets. The foldable portions can fit into the pockets and then be folded so as to generate tension in the retention member. The entire device, with the exception of the retention member, can be made from a single piece of material, such as corrugated cardboard, which thus reduces waste and simplifies bulk distribution of such a suspension packaging system. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292381 | PACKAGING MATERIAL WITH CREASE PATTERN - Packaging material configured to be folded and sealed to produce a gable-top package for pourable food products comprises a web of material provided with a crease pattern along which the web of material is foldable. The crease pattern includes first and second transverse fold lines extending transversely across the material web, and a plurality of longitudinal fold lines extending longitudinally away from the first transverse fold line toward the opposite longitudinal end of the web of material, with adjacent pairs of the longitudinal fold lines defining respective walls of the gable-top package when the packaging material is folded and sealed. The crease pattern also includes a pair of oblique fold lines extending obliquely from the first transverse fold line to the second transverse fold line such that an area enclosing triangular panels is bounded by the oblique lines and portions of the first and second transverse fold lines. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292382 | FOOD SCOOP WITH TOP CLOSURE - A food scoop of a generally upwardly tapering truncated configuration having a lower portion of rectangular cross section and an upper portion of circular cross section with a bottom in edge contact with the peripheral wall of the scoop completely thereabout and with opposed combined glue and sealing flaps integral with the bottom and bonded to opposed sides of the scoop wall and with the upper portion of the scoop terminating in a foldable closure means. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292383 | Audio/Video Instructional Packaging - A product package including a two-dimensional scannable code that when scanned with a handheld device provides access to a website with instructions and a training video describing proper use and/or safe use of the product. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292384 | ENCODED INFORMATION READING TERMINAL WITH WIRELESS PATH SELECTION CAPABILITY - A portable encoded information reading (EIR) terminal for incorporation in a data collection system can comprise a terminal module communicatively coupled to a wireless interface module via a wired interface. The wireless interface module can establish one or more wireless links with one or more peer EIR terminals. The wireless interface module can receive or transmit beacons containing at least an identifier of a path selection protocol which is used for unicast, multicast and broadcast frame transmission within the wireless network. The wireless interface module, responsive to receiving a MAC frame from the terminal module, can forward the MAC frame, according to the path selection protocol, to a peer EIR terminal or to a portal which is capable of routing MAC frames between the wireless network and one or more OSI layer | 2012-11-22 |
20120292385 | PARKING METER WITH CONTACTLESS PAYMENT - A parking meter is described that comprises components for providing parking meter functionality and a display for displaying parking information and a metal housing for protecting the parking meter components from an environment that has a display aperture through which the display is visible. The parking meter also comprises an antenna for a contactless payment reader arranged in or on the parking meter in close proximity to the display. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292386 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AND MONITORING THE DISPENSING OF FUELS - A fuel management system for use by operators of temporary and/or permanent inventories of vehicles such as vehicle dealerships: Fuel vouchers are issued by authorized issuing personnel to authorized recipients if a validation procedure is passed using a database incorporating employee and vehicle inventory information. At the time of delivery, the fueling station will verify the vehicle and individual presenting the voucher. If verification occurs, the authorized quantity of fuel is dispensed. The voucher and sales receipt are returned to the dealership for future auditing and report generation. The system stores information to enable reports to be generated concerning fuel voucher issuance, actual fuel usage and to detect fraud or misuse, allowing more effective fuel expense management. In the event a report generates a fraud alert, appropriate management personnel are immediately notified by email, text messaging or other means. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292387 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACCOUNT-BASED RECYCLING PROGRAM - Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one to consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292388 | AUTHENTICATION STRATEGIES FOR REMOTE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SERVICES - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for authenticating access to a financial institution service. In some embodiments, a method includes: (a) receiving a user input configured to request access to a financial institution service, and (b) initiating presentation of, using a processor, a first authentication request in an electronic banking environment, wherein the first authentication request prompts a user to initiate capture of an image of a capturable authentication card associated with the account holder. In some embodiments, the method further includes receiving the image of the capturable authentication card, and determining the capturable authentication card is a valid capturable authentication card based at least partially on information extracted from the image of the capturable authentication card. The invention allows a user to enjoy a similar authentication experience prior to accessing a financial institution service at a physical ATM when compared to accessing an electronic financial institution service via an image capture device such as a mobile computing device. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292389 | Banking System Controlled Responsive to Data Bearing Records - A banking system operates to allocate funds in accounts in response to data bearing records in the form of paper financial checks. A mobile phone has a camera and a programmable memory. The memory stores phone user data, including a bank account number and an electronic signature. The camera can be used to capture an image of a paper check which has the phone user as the payee. The phone can wirelessly transmit the account number, the electronic signature, and the check image to a bank deposit system. The system can store the check image and the electronic signature in correlated relation in a deposit transaction record. The system can cause the phone user's bank account to be credited a cash value corresponding to the check value. Confirmation of the check deposit can be transmitted to the user's phone. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292390 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND DATA VERIFICATION SYSTEM COMPRISING SMART CARD HAVING DOUBLE CHIPS - A mobile communication device and a data verification system applying a smart card having double chips are applicable to data verification processing when the mobile communication device drives the smart chip to perform transaction with a front end access device. The mobile communication device includes a wireless communication unit, a processing unit and a smart chip. When the processing unit receives a transaction request sent by the front end access device or the processing unit executes a transaction procedure, the processing unit performs data verification processing during transaction through the smart chip. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292391 | COUNTERMEASURES TO SECURE SMART CARDS - The present disclosure introduces a new technique for hiding sensitive information in smart cards. A smartcard system relying on stegnography rather than cryptography may act as a countermeasure to prevent extraction of cryptographic information such as passwords. In one embodiment, the smart card system of the present disclosure may be used to authenticate a smart card user. A password may be stored within a hidden memory location of a smart card. A smart card may interface with an external device. Data representing the hidden memory location of the stored password may be transmitted to an external device. Access to the hidden memory location of the smart card by the external device may be allowed. The password stored within the smart card memory is compared to input data entered into the external device. If the input data matches the password stored within the smart card, a user may be authenticated. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292392 | TIME-VARYING BARCODE IN AN ACTIVE DISPLAY - Embodiments of the present invention provide time-varying barcodes in an active display for information exchange. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for communicating information between electronic devices via a barcode image sequence. In a typical embodiment, a barcode image sequence is displayed on the display screen of a first electronic device. A second electronic device reads and decodes the barcode image sequence. The second electronic device displays an acknowledgement on the display screen of the second electronic device. The acknowledgement is read by the first electronic device. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292393 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND SMART CARD READER FOR MANAGEMENT OF ACCESS TO A SMART CARD - The described embodiments relate generally to devices, methods and systems for managing access to a memory card, such as a smart card, by a plurality of accessing devices. Certain embodiments relate to a smart card reader (SCR) for managing concurrent access to a smart card by a plurality of accessing devices, the SCR comprising: a processor; a channel manager responsive to the processor for interfacing with the smart card; a communication interface responsive to the channel manager for communicating with the plurality of accessing devices; and wherein, when a session is open on a first channel between a first accessing device and the smart card and the channel manager is configured to issue an open channel command to the smart card to cause the smart card to open a second channel between the smart card and the second accessing device in response to the session request. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292394 | CODE READING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A code reading apparatus, comprising: an image capturing unit configured to capture the image picked-up by a image pickup unit; a detection unit configured to detect the code contained in the captured image; a decoding unit configured to decode the detected code; and a recognition unit configured to recognize, if the detected code is a two-dimensional code, the model number of the two-dimensional code. The decoding unit decodes the detected two-dimensional code if the model number recognized is a predetermined model number. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292395 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT FILM FOR SMART CARD AND MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An integrated circuit film for a smart card, such as a Micro SIM card or a Mini UICC card, is provided. The integrated circuit film includes a flexible print circuit board (FPC) and an integrated circuit chip, and the integrated circuit chip has an ATR (Answer to Reset) signal generating device. When a terminal issues a Reset signal, this Reset signal is sent to the smart card and the ATR signal generating device, respectively via circuits of the FPC, whereby the ATR signal generating device generates ATR signal and send back to the terminal. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292396 | WIRELESS IC DEVICE AND COMPONENT FOR WIRELESS IC DEVICE - A wireless IC device includes a wireless IC chip, a power supply circuit board upon which the wireless IC chip is mounted, and in which a power supply circuit is provided, the power supply circuit includes a resonant circuit having a predetermined resonant frequency, and a radiation pattern, which is adhered to the underside of the power supply circuit board, for radiating a transmission signal supplied from the power supply circuit, and for receiving a reception signal to supply this to the power supply circuit. The resonant circuit is an LC resonant circuit including an inductance device and capacitance devices. The power supply circuit board is a multilayer rigid board or a single-layer rigid board, and between the wireless IC chip and the radiation pattern is connected by DC connection, magnetic coupling, or capacitive coupling. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292397 | WIRELESS IC DEVICE AND COMPONENT FOR WIRELESS IC DEVICE - A wireless IC device includes a wireless IC chip, a power supply circuit board upon which the wireless IC chip is mounted, and in which a power supply circuit is provided, the power supply circuit includes a resonant circuit having a predetermined resonant frequency, and a radiation pattern, which is adhered to the underside of the power supply circuit board, for radiating a transmission signal supplied from the power supply circuit, and for receiving a reception signal to supply this to the power supply circuit. The resonant circuit is an LC resonant circuit including an inductance device and capacitance devices. The power supply circuit board is a multilayer rigid board or a single-layer rigid board, and between the wireless IC chip and the radiation pattern is connected by DC connection, magnetic coupling, or capacitive coupling. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292398 | ELECTRONIC PRODUCT WITH SMART CARD - The present invention relates to a communication technology and discloses an electronic product with a smart card, which is designed for better preventing the deformation of the smart card due to overheating. The electronic product with a smart card includes a housing, a circuit board in the housing, a tray on the circuit board, a slot in the tray, a smart card in the slot, and an anti-deformation part on the housing for limiting the smart card or an anti-deformation part on the tray for fully limiting the smart card, thereby preventing the deformation of the smart card due to overheating. The present invention may be used for preventing the deformation of the smart card due to overheating. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292399 | RFID TAG, A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN RFID TAG, AND A PACKAGE - An RFID tag including a body part and a fixing part for attaching the body part to an object to be identified. The RFID tag includes at least one transponder. The body part and the fixing part include a single integrated piece. The fixing part is formed of a part with a ring-like or loop-like shape that can be fitted around at least a part of the object to be identified. A method for manufacturing an RFID tag and a package including several products separate from each other, including RFID tags for identifying the products separately from each other. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292400 | AIR CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention is an air control system utilized by a building and the building's HVAC system that includes a computerized thermostat with a plurality of location indicia that indicate a specific room or area of the house or building and a plurality of temperature indicia that indicate a temperature of the corresponding room or area indicated by the location indicia. The air control system also includes a valve system in communication with the thermostat placed in a duct of the HVAC system with an automated valve actuator and a valve controlled by the computerized thermostat. The system can be computerized and the valve is made of aluminum or other suitable material. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292401 | Power Delivery to Diaphragms - A method is provided for forming tinsel on a synthetic jet actuator. The method comprises (a) providing a synthetic jet actuator assembly ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120292402 | SPRAYER HAVING SPRAY SOLUTION AGITATION SYSTEM, ONBOARD CHEMICAL EDUCTOR, AND DEDICATED ONBOARD CLEAN WATER RINSE SYSTEM - A sprayer has a tank for holding a spray solution that is applied to a ground or turf surface. The sprayer includes an agitation system having a plurality of agitation nozzles that extend into the tank that are accessible from outside the tank and can be removed and replaced without using tools. The sprayer may include a rinse system carried onboard the sprayer which is segregated from the spray and agitation systems to avoid contaminating the rinse liquid prior to the time the rinse liquid is sprayed into the tank through rinse nozzles. The rinse nozzles include upwardly and downwardly directed nozzle ports and a bottom spinner for thoroughly cleaning all interior surfaces of the tank. The sprayer may also include a chemical eductor mounted on the side of the tank, whose weight is counterbalanced by springs, and which easily pivots between lower and upper positions on the tank. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292403 | SPRINKLER WITH VARIABLE ARC AND FLOW RATE AND METHOD - A variable arc sprinkler head or nozzle may be set to numerous positions to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler head includes an arc adjustment valve having two portions that helically engage each other to define an opening that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate length. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve without the need for a hand tool. A method of irrigation is also provided involving moving the deflector between an arc adjustment position and an operational, irrigation position. The sprinkler head may also include a flow rate adjustment valve that may be adjusted by actuation or rotation of an outer wall portion of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall portion causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292404 | Sprinkler Head Protector - The sprinkler head protector can fit over sprinkler heads of automatic sprinkler systems. A sprinkler head protector includes a shell having a top opening, and the top opening is disposed with a top side wall to which it is joined. A shoulder has a concave facing downward, and the shoulder is formed to be flat. Prongs extend downward from the shoulder, and the prongs each have a pair of laterally extending edges. The prongs have a planar shape. Root openings are disposed on the surface of the prongs. Tips are formed at each of the prongs. The prongs may have elongated root openings or round root openings to receive anchoring connection with roots of plants. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292405 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR JETTING LIQUID MATERIAL IN DESIRED PATTERNS - An apparatus | 2012-11-22 |
20120292406 | Procedure and Device For The Micro-Mixing Of Fluids Through Reflux Cell - Procedure and device for the micro-mixing of miscible or immiscible fluids through reflux cell, produced by the invasion of one of the fluids going upstream into the feeding tube of the other fluid. This tube is closed and has a tube exit which is placed opposite an area of confluence where the exiting flow of the intercepted fluid meets an approximately perpendicular current of invading fluid, which is radially and centripetally directed to the axis of this exiting flow. The product is released outside through an exit orifice. The edges of the tube exit and the exit orifice are opposite each other and separated by an axial gap; and the penetration of this reflux cell into the feeding tube is regulated by controlling the velocity of the fluid. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292407 | Aspirating induction nozzle - An aspirating induction nozzle for vertical connection to the outlet of a pressurized exhaust gas flow comprises a central nozzle surrounded by a wind band and one or more guide vanes. Ambient air is induced into a mixing zone within the central nozzle to dilute the primary effluent and increase the volumetric discharge flow rate to achieve greater plume lift. The mixing zone within the central nozzle is protected from crosswind influences, which would otherwise diminish plume lift. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292408 | MULTIPOINT INJECTORS WITH STANDARD ENVELOPE CHARACTERISTICS - A multipoint injector ring includes a distributor ring defining a central axis and having a fluid inlet and a plurality of swirlers in fluid communication with the fluid inlet for imparting swirl on fluid from the fluid inlet. The swirlers are defined in a downstream surface of the distributor ring. An orifice ring is mounted to the distributor ring. The orifice ring defines a plurality of fluid outlets circumferentially spaced apart with respect to the central axis. Each fluid outlet is aligned downstream of a respective swirler for injecting swirling fluid from the swirlers in a downstream direction. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292409 | NOZZLE - The present invention concerns a nozzle with a nozzle body on the back of which a blind hole or seat hole is realized, whereby at least one spray hole leads outward from the blind hole or seat hole, in such a way that the spray hole displays a non-round cross section in the area of the spray hole aperture. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292410 | NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR SPRAY APPARATUS - A nozzle assembly includes a first tube, a second tube and a number of nozzles. The second tube communicates with the first tube. The nozzles are positioned on the second tube, and communicate with the second tube. The nozzles are positioned in staggered rows. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292411 | Pneumatic spray gun with finger adjustable spray control - An improved paint spray gun, including high volume and low pressure air paint spray guns, siphon-type paint spray guns, and gravity-fed-type spray guns, in which the spray pattern may be adjusted single-handedly with the gripping hand while in use. The invention includes a thumb and/or finger adjustable wheel rotatably mounted in the spray gun that is accessible while gripping the spray gun and may be used to adjust the spray characteristics of paint or similar liquid being sprayed. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292412 | PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING STRUCTURE, AND LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD - A photosensitive resin composition includes (a) a compound polymerizable in the presence of an acid, and (b) a photoacid generating agent including an onium salt having a cationic part structure represented by formula (b1) below and an anionic part structure represented by formula (b2) below, wherein the component (b) absorbs 50% or more of the amount of 365 nm wavelength light absorbed by the photosensitive resin composition, | 2012-11-22 |
20120292413 | Installation and process for the milling-drying and storage of brown coal - The invention relates to a process and to an installation ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120292414 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND REMOVAL OF GLASS - A sealed collection container may be used for collecting glass, imploding glass into sharp free particles, and storing the imploded sharp free glass particles. A vacuum collection truck may be used for emptying the sealed collection container. The vacuum collection truck may include a tube or suction hose that engages the sealed collection container for emptying the sealed collection container via vacuum collection of the imploded sharp free glass particles. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292415 | HARD DRIVE DESTRUCTION SYSTEM - A system for destroying a memory device (e.g., a hard drive) having data stored thereon. The system has a grind chamber with a rotatable grind wheel positioned therein. A pressure arm presses the memory device against the grind wheel as the grind wheel rotates. The rotating grind wheel grinds the memory device into particles from which the data stored on the memory device cannot be recovered. The particles are collected in a receptacle adjacent the grind wheel. The system may include a plurality of guides configured to maintain the memory device in a substantially stationary position relative to the pressure arm as the grind wheel grinds the memory device into particles. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292416 | Spinning Type Fishing Reel with Manual Bale Lock and Bale Release Mechanisms - The invention relates to a spinning-type reel with a bail release mechanism and a manually manipulated bail lock mechanism. The bail release mechanism permits detachment of a bail wire from a rotor mount without the use of a tool such that a fishing line can pass between the bail wire and the rotor mount. The bail lock mechanism permits the bail wire to be locked into an open position. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292417 | SEATBELT RETRACTOR AND SEATBELT APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - [Object] To improve detection accuracy of a rotation detecting member, reduce a load applied to the rotation detecting member, and suppress an increase in size in the thrust direction. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292418 | HOSE REEL LATCH - A hose reel has a latch assembly for catching a ratchet element on a hose reel spool. The hose reel includes a hose reel frame and a hose reel guide arm, both of which are capable of mounting the latch assembly. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292419 | HOSE REEL FRAME AND GUIDE ARM - A hose reel structure includes an hose spool for coiling hose, a frame which rotatably supports the hose spool, and a guide arm which restricts the angle of approach of hose to the hose spool. The hose spool and guide arm are connected to the frame. At least one of the frame and guide arm are substantially U-shaped structures formed from an L-shaped piece and an I-shaped piece. The L-shaped piece has a first long side at approximately a right angle with a shorter base or front. The I-shaped piece has a second long side and fastener holes for connecting to the shorter base or front. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292420 | REEL ASSEMBLY - A reel assembly comprises a spool member configured to rotate about a spooling axis to wind or unwind a linear material. The spool member is also configured to rotate about a reciprocation axis that is substantially perpendicular to the spooling axis. A housing substantially encloses the spool member and comprises first and second housing portions that are rotatable with respect to one another about the reciprocation axis. The first housing portion defines an aperture configured to receive the linear material therethrough. A rotating member is configured to rotate when the spool member rotates about the spooling axis. The rotating member is mechanically linked with respect to the first housing portion via one or more intervening components, such that each revolution of the rotating member produces one cycle of relative reciprocating rotation between the spool member and the first housing portion about the reciprocation axis. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292421 | BELT RETRACTOR FRAME - A belt retractor frame, which is suitable for fixing in a vehicle. The belt retractor frame has: at least one hook for hooking the belt refractor frame into a vehicle panel and at least one bent tab, which produces a preload with the vehicle panel after the at least one hook has been hooked in. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292422 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING A WEB OF PACKAGING MATERIAL TO AN INDEXING-MOTION PACKAGING MACHINE - Methods and systems for supplying a web of packaging material to an indexing-motion packaging machine include rotating a roll of a web of packaging material, sensing changes in position of a dancer caused by rotation of the roll, rotating the roll at a starting speed of rotation that is based upon sensed changes in position of the dancer, and then maintain substantially constant tension in the web of flexible packaging material during indexing motion of the packaging machine. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292423 | WINDING FOR A ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE - A method and device for winding a rotor or a stator ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120292424 | SLITTER - Disclosed herein is a slitter. The slitter according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an unwinding part from which an insulating film is consecutively taken out; a plurality of transfer rollers that transfer the insulating film supplied from the unwinding part in one direction; a wheel knife that senses an air pocket formed on the insulating film taken out from the unwinding part to form fine holes on the insulating film; a cutter that is disposed between the transfer rollers and cuts, at a predetermined interval, the insulating film transferred in one direction through the transfer roller; and a winding part individually winding the insulating film divided at a predetermined interval by the cutter. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292425 | LOADING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF LOADING ROLLS OF FIBRE BASED SHEET MATERIAL TO AN APPLICATION UNIT - The loading apparatus ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120292426 | Adhesive bandage dispensing arrangements - A bandage strip includes a plurality of flat adhesive bandage packages of conventional configuration, having sealed therein an adhesive bandage comprising a pad and an adhesive substrate for adhering to a patient and holding the pad in place on the patient's skin. The packages are adhered to an elongated substrate in end-to-end, spaced relation to form a flat, elongated bandage strip, with perforations in the substrate between the packages. A user can dispense a length of substrate, sever it at the perforations, and remove the bandage from the substrate for use in the conventional manner. In another embodiment, a flat adhesive bandage strip comprises an elongated substrate with at least one continuous strip of absorbent material on one side extending in the elongated dimension of the substrate and an adhesive portion adjacent each outside elongated edge of the substrate, with a release liner adhered to the adhesive portion and covering the pad. In this embodiment a user can cut off a desired length of bandage that is most suited to the application at hand. A bandage dispensing device is attachable to the wrist of a user for convenient dispensing of bandages from a strip of individually packaged bandages. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292427 | COMBINATION STRAPPING PACKAGE AND DISPENSER - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a combination strapping package and dispenser that includes a first strapping coil holding compartment and a second strapping coil holding compartment configured to be nested together and to define a coil receiving or holding area. The combination strapping package and dispenser is configured to hold a strapping coil during shipment from the manufacturer or distributor to the end user and additionally during the use of the strapping by the end user such that the end user does not need to remove the strapping coil from the combination strapping package and dispenser. In certain embodiments, the combination strapping package and dispenser of the present disclosure is configured for mid-range amounts of coil which are easier to transport and use, is compostable, and requires less cost to ship. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292428 | Electrician's rollable wire dispensing spool rack - A rollable dispenser for spooled wire looks much like a large hose reel. However, instead of the circular platters being held together by a central cylindrical core, they are held together by equiangularly-spaced tubular braces which rigidly interconnect the frames adjacent their circular peripheral edges. One or more wire spools are retained between the platters on removable axles which span the distance between both platters at radial intervals. One or more spools may also be retained by a centrally positioned axle. For a preferred embodiment of the invention, each platter is constructed from a length of circularly-bent tubing, the ends of which are butt welded together to form a hoop. Each platter further includes a circular laminar plate that includes a circular rim, a central hub having a single axle aperture, and radial laminar spokes, each having an axle aperture, which join the rim to the hub. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292429 | Discoidal Seaplane - A flying vehicle, comprising a discoidal secondary wing and two airfoil primary wings. The airfoil primary wings provide out-of-surface-effect lift that acts as the main lift force for the vehicle. The discoidal secondary wing provides lift via the surface effect, stabilizes the vehicle, provides a mounting surface for solar panels, and acts as a pontoon for water landings. The vehicle can also include a retractable toroidal or round balloon to provide additional lift. The vehicle is fully scalable, from children's toys to passenger vehicles. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292430 | DEVICE FOR LAUNCHING AND RECOVERING A DRONE, AND AN ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT | 2012-11-22 |
20120292431 | Optical Window and Detection System Employing the Same - An optical window for a detection system and method of employing the same. In one embodiment, the detection system includes an optical window configured to internally channel external incident radiation to an exit surface for emission. The detection system also includes a detector oriented to receive emitted radiation from the exit surface. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292432 | METHOD FOR CORRECTING THE TRAJECTORY OF A PROJECTILE, IN PARTICULAR OF A TERMINAL PHASE-GUIDED PROJECTILE, AND PROJECTILE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - A method for correcting a trajectory of a projectile is provided, in that a laser beam is guide or rotated around a center of the instantaneous target course of a projectile in such a way that the projectile itself detects a divergence thereof and subsequently carries our a selfcorrection. A first laser beam is emitted over a certain region around the target course of the projectile that can at about the same time initiate a start of a timing process. A further rotating laser beam having a fixed rotational frequency Ω can be simultaneously positioned around the region. Via the second laser beam, the projectile recognizes a divergence thereof from the target course and initiates a correction based on the determined divergence, whereby a magnitude thereof is then used to effect the timed initiation of the correction. Thus, delays in the release are implemented in the projectile. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292433 | HELICOPTER TORQUE COUNTERACTION DEVICE - A torque resisting device for a helicopter, wherein the helicopter includes a body and a main rotor. The device includes a deflector secured to and movable relative to the body, wherein the body includes opposing lateral sides and the deflector is movable to a position to extend away from only one of the lateral sides of the opposing lateral sides. The deflector includes a dimension extending in a plane generally non-parallel to a plane of the main rotor. Further included is a method for counteracting a torque created by the rotation of a main rotor of a helicopter. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292434 | Six Degrees Of Freedom Vibration Suppression - A vibration suppression system for a rotorcraft having an airframe, a main gear box, a rotor, a hub, and a rotor head, said system comprising a hub mounted vibration suppressor (HMVS) mounted on the rotor head to reduce in-plane loads that the rotor exerts on the hub; and a plurality of active vibration control (AVC) actuators grouped in an overhead of the airframe beneath and proximate to the main gear box, to reduce residual loads. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292435 | Multi-Role Aircraft with Interchangeable Mission Modules - A flight-operable, truly modular aircraft has an aircraft core to which one or more of outer wings members, fuselage, cockpit, leading and trailing edge couplings, and empennage and tail sections can be removably coupled and/or replaced during the operating life span of the aircraft. In preferred embodiments the aircraft core houses the propulsive engines, avionics, at least 80% of the fuel, and all of the landing gear. The aircraft core is preferably constructed with curved forward and aft composite spars, that couple to outer wing sections and possibly other sections using hardpoints. The aircraft core preferably has a large central cavity dimensioned to interchangeably carry an ordnance launcher, a surveillance payload, electronic countermeasures, and other types of cargo. Contemplated aircraft can be quite large, for example having a wing span of at least 80 ft. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292436 | COMPACT AIRCRAFT WING FOLDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An aircraft wing is equipped with asymmetric wing folding hinges to achieve a highly compact folded footprint. One or more of the hinges is advantageously placed at angle with respect to an aircraft centerplane such that the wing tips can fold over the centerplane without touching each other. Preferred aircraft have hinge angles that differ by several degrees such that one wing tip lies in front of the other in a folded configuration. Other asymmetries such as asymmetric hinge placement and asymmetric hinge seam length can be used concomitantly to enhance the compactness of the folded aircraft. Special application to wide span aircraft, high aspect ratio aircraft, and flying wing aircraft is contemplated. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292437 | METHOD FOR POWERING AUTONOMOUS DRIVE MOTORS FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a method for powering an autonomous drive device (4) in an aircraft comprising a certain number of drive motors (5) for the wheels (6) when the jet engines of the aircraft are not activated, the aircraft comprising an auxiliary power unit or APU (2) driving a first generator (1) for supplying power to devices on the aircraft that need to be powered when the jet engines are not activated, characterized in that the method comprises the use of a second generator (8) dedicated to the power supply of the autonomous drive device, the second generator being disposed in parallel with the first generator so as to be driven by the APU and, when it operates as a motor under the action of power recovered by the autonomous drive device, so as to help the APU drive at least the first generator. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292438 | Passive Torque Balancing in a High-Frequency Oscillating System - A passively torque-balanced device includes (a) a frame; (b) a drivetrain including a drive actuator mounted to the frame and configured for reciprocating displacement, an input platform configured for displacement by the drive actuator, a plurality of rigid links, including a proximate link and remote links, wherein the rigid links are collectively mounted to the frame, and a plurality of joints joining the rigid links and providing a plurality of non-fully actuated degrees of freedom for displacement of the rigid links, the plurality of joints including a fulcrum joint that is joined both to the input platform and to the proximate rigid link; and (c) at least two end effectors respectively coupled with the remote links and configured for displacement without full actuation. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292439 | ARTICLE WITH DE-ICING/ANTI-ICING FUNCTION - A structural article including an outer surface that serves as an aerodynamic surface when the structural article is subjected for an air stream. A resin matrix laminate includes an upper ply and a bottom ply. A heating element is arranged in contact with the bottom ply and coupled to a power supply unit in purpose to deice/anti-ice the outer surface. Each ply includes a thermally conductive filament structure having a filament orientation such that the prolongation of the filaments has an extension essentially perpendicular to the extension of the laminate. The thermally conductive filament structure of the upper ply is embedded in the upper ply in such way that at least a portion of the thermally conductive filament structure is exposed in the outer surface. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292440 | Mass flow increase at takeoff in supersonic airliner - In a supersonic aircraft, turbojet engine nacelles each containing two remote fans in the front half of the nacelle, for noise reduction at takeoff. During supersonic flight, a front wedge at the nacelle nose achieves external compression of intake air. The wedge is vertical, sending the airflow left and right inside the nacelle along its side walls. The two flows follow mirror image curved paths on their way to a turbojet, leaving unused space between them to house the fans in tandem. For takeoff, clutches connected to the turbojets's compressors are engaged. Driveshafts turn pinions against a gear on the same shaft as the remote fans. The fan output is discharged backward under the nacelle to produce thrust. The energy to turn the fans is taken from the turbojet cycle. The reduced exhaust jet velocity decreases its noise. Supercharging produces the extra power to turn the remote fans if multistage. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292441 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING THE NOISE OF PUSHER TYPE AIRCRAFT PROPELLERS - A system and method for reducing the noise penalty of a pusher propeller, allowing an aircraft to retain its advantages for UAV configurations, while allowing acoustic performance similar to that of a tractor propeller by reducing, or eliminating, propeller noise emissions. The system and method provide an airfoil-shaped flight surface with (i) a scoop configured to route boundary layer air and associated wake from said flight surface, and (ii) a suction device configured to provide a suction pressure, wherein the scoop routes boundary layer air from the flight surface to the suction device via an opening in the flight surface. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292442 | Aircraft Landing Gear Including a Fairing - An aircraft landing gear including a fairing ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120292443 | DOUBLE HOOK DOOR MECHANISM - The present invention provides a double hook door mechanism for use in opening and closing aircraft landing gear bay doors. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292444 | LOAD-CARRYING SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORT AEROPLANE - The system comprises an outer container which is fixed, directly and fully, in the hold of the transport aeroplane (AC), and in which there is an inner container that can be moved longitudinally and brought from a first carrying position (AC) in which it is situated fully inside said outer container into a second off-loading position (P | 2012-11-22 |
20120292445 | MODULAR HATRACK FOR A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention describes a modular hatrack for an interior of an aircraft, wherein the modular hatrack comprises at least one container and at least one housing to accommodate the container, wherein at least one component from the group comprising a personal supply channel, an electrical line, a light strip, an air duct for an air conditioning system, and an air outlet for an air conditioning system is integrated in the housing. The present invention also describes the use of the modular hatrack in an aircraft or in some other vehicle. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292446 | Vertical Laminate Noodle for High Capacity Pull-Off for a Composite Stringer - An apparatus comprises a composite elongate member, a channel, and a number of composite structures. The composite elongate member has a side configured for attachment to a surface of a structure. The channel is on the side and extends along a length of the composite elongate member. The number of composite structures is configured for placement in the channel and configured to attach a portion of the side of the composite elongate member to the structure. The number of composite structures has layers oriented substantially perpendicular to the surface of the structure. The number of composite structures is configured to increase a capacity of the composite elongate member to withstand forces that pull the composite elongate member away from the structure. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292447 | ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR SECONDARY DOOR - An attachment assembly for securing a secondary door to a mating structure may include a door frame and at least one telescoping structural pin disposable within a side of the door frame. The structural pin may be extendable from a retracted position to a deployed position into the mating structure. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292448 | METHOD FOR FORMING A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT OF AN AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT, AND FORMING DEVICE - In a method for forming a structural component of an aircraft or spacecraft a preform comprising at least one band is formed by means of braiding around a core. A severing cut is introduced at least in portions into the at least one band of the preform to form two band portions of the at least one band. The two formed band portions of the at least one band are then deformed into a predetermined shape by means of a deformation tool which can be guided along the severing cut. A deformation device is used to carry out the method. A structural component is produced by means of the method and/or the deformation device. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292449 | IN-SPACE PROCESSING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - A processing and delivery system is in space around a celestial body having a magnetic field. The system includes at least one facility having supplies and configured for in-space recycling and manufacturing to produce processed objects utilizing space debris objects and the supplies. The system includes at least one space vehicle configured to deliver the space debris objects from their orbits to the at least one facility using electrodynamic propulsion. The system includes at least one space vehicle configured to deliver new supplies to the at least one facility from other orbits using electrodynamic propulsion. The system includes at least one space vehicle configured to deliver the processed objects from the at least one facility to their destination orbits using electrodynamic propulsion. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292450 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING EXO-ATMOSPHERIC MISSILE'S INTERCEPTION TRIAL - An inflatable dummy target fittable into a carrier missile capable of being released from the carrier missile during exo-atmospheric flight; upon release, the dummy target or portion thereof is capable of being inflated and manifest characteristics that resemble GTG missile characteristics, wherein the GTG missile characteristics include IR signature, RF signature and GTG missile | 2012-11-22 |
20120292452 | AIRCRAFT WING ASSEMBLY - An aircraft wing assembly, comprising: a fixed wing portion; a first and second flight control surfaces; a first and second actuators operatively coupled to the first and second flight control surfaces for moving respective first and second flight control surfaces with respect to the fixed wing portion; a control system operatively coupled to the first and second actuators for controlling movement of the first and second flight control surfaces; and a third actuator selectively engaged with the second flight control surface for engaging and moving the second flight control surface out of a path of movement of the first flight control surface only in the event of a failure in the second actuator or its control, so as to avoid direct contact between the first and second flight control surfaces. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292453 | WING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING AN ADJUSTABLE FLAP AND FAIRING ELEMENT FOR COVERING A FLAP ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM OF A WING - A wing arrangement includes, but is not limited to an adjustable flap, which is adjustable between a retracted position and at least one extended position, has at least one fairing element for covering a flap adjustment mechanism and at least one cover element. The fairing element extends downstream at least as far as the flap and has, in a surface facing the flap, a cutout which correlates with an intended adjustment movement of the flap. The cover element is movably arranged with respect to the fairing element and adapted such to cover the cutout in the fairing element in the retracted position of the flap and expose at least part of said cutout in an extended position. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292454 | HIGH-LIFT SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT, METHOD FOR DISPLACING A LIFT FLAP, AND AIRCRAFT HAVING A HIGH-LIFT SYSTEM - A high lift system is provided for an aircraft. The high lift system includes, but is not limited to a lift flap arranged on a wing and coupled to the wing so as to be movable relative to the wing, between a retracted position and at least one extended position. In the retracted position the lift flap rests against the wing, and in an extended position forms an air gap to the wing. The lift flap directed towards its trailing edge comprises at least one region of variable curvature, which region in an extended position of the lift flap extends towards the wing. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292455 | AUXILIARY POWER UNIT INLET DUCT SCREEN ASSEMBLY - An example inlet duct screen assembly includes a grid portion having a plurality of apertures and a frame portion circumscribing the grid portion. The grid portion and the frame portion are formed from a single sheet of material. An example method of making an auxiliary power unit inlet duct screen includes machining apertures in a sheet of material to establish a grid portion of an inlet duct screen. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292456 | Method and Apparatus for In-Flight Blade Folding - A foldable rotor system for a rotorcraft, the foldable rotor system comprising a rotor assembly operably associated with a driveshaft, the driveshaft being operable associated with an engine, the rotor assembly comprising a rotor blade connected to a grip pin. A swashplate is operable associated with the grip pin in order selectively change a pitch of the rotor blade. A blade fold actuator is operably associated with the grip pin such that the blade fold actuator is configured to fold and unfold the rotor blade about a blade fold axis. During an airplane mode, the rotorcraft can stop and fold the rotor blades so that the rotorcraft relies upon thrust from the engine for propulsion. The rotor blades are folded in a spiral fold path so that the rotor blades remain substantially edgewise, or feathered, during the folding process. The spiral fold path minimizes the aerodynamic drag experienced by the rotor blades while being folded during flight of the rotorcraft. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292457 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REMOTE TRAIN OPERATION - A method of verifying clearance of a rail crossing includes: (a) detecting the presence of a train near the crossing, the train being equipped with a locomotive control unit; (b) in response to detection of the train near the crossing, generating a unique code; (c) capturing an image of the crossing; (d) transmitting the unique code along with the image to a remote operator control unit; (e) using the locomotive control unit, waiting for a response from the operator control unit containing the unique code; and (f) if the response containing the unique code is received by the locomotive control unit, permitting further operation of the train and, if the unique code is not received by the locomotive control unit, carrying out an automatic response which prevents movement of the train through the crossing. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292458 | EASY-MOUNT IN-CEILING SPEAKER MOUNT - An easy-mount in-ceiling speaker mount has multiple fastening units mounted on an in-ceiling speaker. Each fastening unit has a base frame, a torsion spring securely mounted on the base frame, a pivoting member pivotally mounted on the base frame, a slider plate longitudinally movable on the base frame, and a spring holder receiving the torsion spring, pivotally mounted on the base frame and blocked by the pivoting member. When the speaker mount is moved upwardly through a ceiling, a bottom of the ceiling holds a ceiling support formed on the slider plate and the pivoting member is pushed and pivoted. After being unblocked from the pivoting member, the spring holder is pivoted to hold a top of the ceiling in completion of the mounting of the speaker mount. Accordingly, the mounting procedures of the speaker mount can be easily achieved by simply pushing it upwardly through a ceiling. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292459 | Cable Bracket - A cable bracket may be stamped from sheet material and folded to form a generally rectangular cable bracket suitable for attachment to, or within a wall or other construction space. The cable bracket may releasable secure multiple cables and or conduits. Two or more spring elements may be formed in the bracket to control and secure the cables within the bracket. A cable bracket may be secured to a metal, wood or concrete building element using any suitable fastener such as screws, nails, rivets and or bolts. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292460 | Organizing device for cable and wire - An organizing device includes a cylindrical retainer member made of a resilient material and having one or more longitudinal grooves, and having one or more slots formed in an outer peripheral portion and communicative with the grooves for engaging a cable through the slot and into each of the grooves of the cylindrical retainer member, and a coupling member engaged with the cylindrical retainer member for coupling and attaching the cylindrical retainer member to a supporting facility. The cylindrical retainer member is made of a resilient material for retaining the cables to the cylindrical retainer member. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292461 | MOUNTING FOR HOLDING ELONGATE OBJECTS IN POSITION RELATIVE TO A STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a mounting ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120292462 | SEWER-HOSE-SUPPORTING-AND-PROTECTING SYSTEM HAVING QUICK-RELEASE STAKE-CLAMPING SCREWS, QUICK-RELEASE JAW-SQUEEZING NUTS, MULTI-PURPOSE TWO-WAY STAKES, AND SEQUENTIAL-LOCKING JOINTS - A quick-lock-and-quick-release system, using predetermined clamping and releasing methods to be assembled, disassembled, and adjusted for supporting and protecting a recreational-vehicle sewer hose, comprises a first semi-circular sequential-locking end joint, a second semi-circular sequential-locking end joint, semi-circular sequential-locking middle joints, quick-lock-and-quick-release stake-clamping jaw screws, quick-lock-and-quick-release jaw-squeezing chamber nuts, square-cross-section multi-purpose two-way stakes, and semi-circular sequential-locking pipes. The quick-lock-and-quick-release system eliminates permanent frictional forces between the multi-purpose two-way stakes and quick-lock-and-quick-release jaw-squeezing chamber nuts: a) To allow quick and easy assembly of the system, b) To allow quick and easy disassembly of the system, c) To allow the two-way stakes to be used right side up or upside down, and d) To eliminate personal injuries caused by the two-way stakes when they become rusted. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292463 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus for holding a portable electronic device. The apparatus includes a base having a storage compartment. The base includes a neck cavity. The apparatus includes an attachment member extending from the base and configured to couple to another object. The attachment member includes a suction cup. The apparatus includes a neck extending from the neck cavity of the base; wherein when the neck is retracted substantially fits within the neck cavity. The neck includes a plurality of frustoconical nested members configured to extend from the neck cavity or retract therein. The apparatus includes a mount coupled to a distal end of the neck and configured to couple to a portable electronic device. The mount includes an actuation device configured to actuate the portable electronic device. The apparatus includes a remote control configured to actuate a portable electronic device. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292464 | CRANE TRANSITION ASSISTING DEVICE, TRANSPORT TRAILER WITH ASSISTING DEVICE AND CRANE DISASSEMBLING/ASSEMBLING METHOD BY USE OF ASSISTING DEVICE - A crane transition assisting device, a transport trailer with the assisting device and a crane disassembling/assembling method by use of the assisting device are disclosed. The crane transition assisting device comprises a bearing frame ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120292465 | COUPLING DEVICE HAVING SIDE ADJUSTMENT FOR A DRAWER - The invention relates to a device for detachably coupling a drawer to an extendable rail of a pullout guide, comprising an adjusting apparatus by means of which a position of a drawer connected to the rail can be adjusted in the lateral direction relative to the rail, wherein the device ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120292466 | ADHESIVE SUPPORTER - Provided is an adhesive supporter configured to temporarily support a car navigation, a cellular phone, or the like, and in particular, to an adhesive supporter capable of more reliably and stably suctioning and holding a car navigation, a cellular phone, or the like by increasing a vacuum force between an attachment surface thereof and a pad of the adhesive supporter. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292467 | BRACKET FOR HOLDING HOUSEHOLDS - A bracket for holding a household is disclosed. The bracket include an installation member, the installation member including an installation body, a receiving portion and a limiting portion located on the installation body, and a latching opening defined in the receiving portion; an attachment dish, the attachment dish including a suction cup for sucking on a plane, a connecting portion extending from the suction cup, and a latching portion extending from the connecting portion; the latching portion elastically engaged between the receiving portion and the limiting portion; and the connecting portion engaged in the latching opening; and a placing member rotatably secured to the installation member for supporting the household item. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292468 | FASTENING MODULE - A fastening module for fastening a data storage device is provided. The data storage device includes first and second positioning apertures. A frame of the fastening module includes a retaining hole, and first and second positioning holes. The data storage device is slidably received in the frame. A securing member of the fastening module includes a main body, a pivot member, and a pin. The main body includes a pivot hole pivotally connected by the pivot member. A securing piece of the pivot member passes through the retaining hole and rotates relative to the main body to fasten the securing member to the frame. When the securing piece passes through the retaining hole, the pin passes through either the first or second positioning hole and inserts into either the first or second positioning aperture to fasten the data storage device at different positions. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292469 | Fastening Assembly for a Sensor Assembly and Sensor Assembly - A fastening assembly for a sensor assembly has a metal bush and a fastener. It is possible for the metal bush to be connected via the fastener to a vehicle body. The sensor assembly includes at least one sensor module and an associated sensor assembly. The metal bush has a sleeve as a single-point fixing and a plate as a carrier unit for a carrier plate on which the at least one sensor module is arranged. The sleeve is led through a central through-passage in the carrier plate. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292470 | Damping Device Having A Part Mounted Thereon - A damping device includes a cylinder which is under pressure and which has a connection opening for a mount-on part which is fastened to an outer surface of the cylinder by means of an annular tensioning band element. The tensioning band element encircles the cylinder and the mount-on part on a circumferential region and, by its pretensioning, exerts a holding force on the mount-on part. The tensioning band element is underdimensioned in relation to the cross section of the cylinder and mount-on part and the distance between the two structural component parts and is expanded in a final mounting position in relation to a pre-mounting state in order to apply the pretensioning. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292471 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING A SWITCH OR THE LIKE ON A MOUNTING PLATE - The present invention relates to a device for mounting a switch or the like on a mounting plate having a front side, a back side as well as a mounting hole. The switch comprises a housing with a housing upper side and at least one fixing projection insertable into the mounting hole from the back side of the mounting plate. Moreover, both means to support the fixing projection against the front side of the mounting plate and counter-supporting elements to support the housing upper side against the back side of the mounting plate are provided. According to the invention the counter-supporting elements are formed by springs. | 2012-11-22 |
20120292472 | MULTI-POSITION UTILITY HOOK ASSEMBLY FOR A TOOL - A multi-position hook assembly for use in a tool that includes a hook having a first leg and a second leg joined by a top span member, and a mounting member configured for slidably receiving the top span member and releasably locking the hook in a plurality of positions. | 2012-11-22 |