48th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120297613 | AUXILIARY FITTING JIG AND CONNECTOR USING THE SAME - Disclosed are an auxiliary fitting jig and a connector using the same in which the number and weight of components can be decreased and manufacturing cost can be reduced. An auxiliary fitting jig | 2012-11-29 |
20120297614 | ROBOTIC HIGH DENSITY WELDING BODY SHOP - A method and apparatus for managing the delivery of component parts and tooling to a robotic welding assembly positioned on a motor vehicle body assembly line. Automatic guided vehicles deliver component parts from a source of parts to a parts staging area on the robotic welding assembly including a substage awaiting area, a substage in-use area and a substage empty area, and further automatic guided vehicles deliver tooling from a tooling management area to the robotic welding assembly whereafter the tooling, upon model changeover, is moved to a tooling use area proximate the assembly line whereafter, upon further model changeover, the tooling is removed from the tooling use area and loaded onto an automatic guided vehicle for return to the tooling management area. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297615 | HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICE - A handheld computing device and handheld music player are disclosed. The handheld computing device includes a seamless enclosure formed from an extruded tube. The extruded tube includes open ends and internal rails which serve as a guide for slidably assembling an operational assembly through the open ends of the extruded tube, a reference surface for positioning the operational assembly relative to an access opening in the seamless enclosure, and a support structure for supporting the operational assembly during use. The handheld music player includes an elongated extruded tube extending along a longitudinal axis. The elongated extruded tube has a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end, and defines an internal lumen which is sized and dimensioned for slidable receipt of operational components of the handheld music player. The lumen includes rails for guiding the operational components to their desired position within the lumen. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297616 | METHOD FOR APPLYING SOFT SOLDER TO A MOUNTING SURFACE OF A COMPONENT - The invention relates to a method for applying soft solder to a mounting surface of a component, wherein a connecting means comprising a carrier layer and a soft solder layer formed by physical vapor deposition on the carrier layer is brought into mechanical contact between the soft solder layer and the mounting surface, such that a first bond strength between the soft solder layer and the mounting surface is greater than a second bond strength between the soft solder layer and the carrier layer. The connecting means is subsequently removed from the component so that the carrier layer releases from the soft solder layer in the area of the mounting surface and thus soft solder remains only at the mounting surface. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297617 | MULTI-PURPOSE ARCHITECTURE FOR CCD IMAGE SENSORS - A charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor includes multiple vertical charge-coupled device (VCCD) shift registers and independently-controllable gate electrodes disposed over the VCCD shift registers and arranged into physically separate and distinct sections that are non-continuous across the plurality of VCCD shift registers. The CCD image sensor can be configured to operate in two or more operating modes, including a full resolution charge multiplication mode. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297618 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS BY MASSIVE PARALLEL ASSEMBLY - A method of forming an interconnect substrate includes providing at least two unit cells, arranging the unit cells to form a desired circuit pattern, and joining the unit cells to form the interconnect substrate having the desired circuit pattern. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297619 | METHOD OF PRODUCING HOLLOW CASTING AND METHOD OF PRODUCING PISTON OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method of producing a hollow casting is provided, by which the joinability of a cast base material and a hollow-forming member to each other can be enhanced while suppressing the generation of oxides of or blow holes on a casting base material. The method of producing the hollow casting comprises enveloping a hollow-forming member in a molten base-metal cast material. Specifically, the method comprises the steps of: producing a hollow-forming member with a material having a melting point higher than that of a base-metal cast material such that air-gap layers are formed within the surface layers of contact surfaces with which the molten metal comes into contact; coating the contact surfaces with a layer of the same metal as that of the base-metal cast material; and enveloping the hollow-forming member in the base-metal cast material by disposing the coated hollow-forming member within a mold and then pouring the molten base-metal cast material into the mold. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297620 | Flowmeter and Method - A flowmeter for detecting fluid flow rates in a pipe includes a tube having a channel disposed in the pipe through which fluid in the pipe flows. The flowmeter includes an upstream transducer in contact with the pipe and positioned so plane waves generated by the upstream transducer propagates through the channel. The flowmeter includes a downstream transducer in contact with the pipe and positioned so plane waves generated by the downstream transducer propagate through the channel and are received by the upstream transducer which produces an upstream transducer signal. The downstream transducer receives the plane waves from the upstream transducer and provides a downstream transducer signal. The flowmeter includes a controller in communication with the upstream and downstream transducers which calculate fluid flow rate from the upstream transducer signal and the downstream transducer signal. A method for detecting fluid flow rates in a pipe. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297621 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WATER HEATER JACKET - A method for manufacturing a jacket for a storage-type water heater includes applying a coating to a sheet of metal, printing content on the coating to form a printed sheet, and forming the printed sheet into a finished jacket. The coating may be a thin film or may be a layer of paint. The content may be printed with an inkjet printer. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297622 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING STATIONARY PARABOLIC SOLAR COLLECTOR - This invention is about a method and apparatus for fabricating large scale stationery parabolic solar collector. The method involves use of a robot like apparatus for determining locations and height of support piles to be staked to the ground such that the tips of the piles define contour and shape of a parabolic collector. The reflective panels installed on the support piles form a parabolic shaped mirror which reflects the sun's rays to a well defined focal point. The method of construction is scalable and can be used for fabricating small size parabolic collectors as well as large scale ones. The construction apparatus and method of operation are also used for periodic cleaning of solar collector in a practical and fast manner. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297623 | ROLLING TOOL, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CROWNED TEETH, AND GEAR - The invention relates to a rolling tool ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120297624 | Unified Rolling and Bending Process for Roller Bearing Cages - A method for manufacturing large diameter tapered roller bearing cages ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120297625 | Universal Shaving Instrument - The shaving instrument has a handle; a pair of elongated arms extending from the handle and having upper portions defining an adjustable cartridge-receiving space there between; a pair of mounts disposed on the upper portions of the arms to engage opposing outer walls of a blade cartridge; a construction for providing a releasable holding force between the mounts and the opposing outer walls; and a construction for controlling pivotal movement of the blade cartridge. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297626 | Trimmer Line Cutting Device and Method - A cutting device includes a body and a cutting blade assembly. The cutting blade assembly includes a cutting blade having a cutting edge and is reciprocally secured to the body. Movement of the cutting blade assembly from a retracted position to an engaged position causes the cutting edge to engage a line, such as a monofilament trimmer line, to cut the line to a desired length. Tension may be created in the line prior to cutting by positioning the line in a non-linear trough in the body. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297627 | PIPE CUTTER - A mechanical pipe cutting device comprising of a shaft body with a tapered spring loaded internal drive shaft, with interchangeable heads of varying sizes. The sole purpose of the tool is to cut pipes of different sizes from within. Each head has multiple spring loaded blades that are forced outwards by downward pressure. The shaft body has an adjustable depth guide so that the downward pressure of the operator forces the spring loaded tapered drive shaft against the pistons holding the spring loaded cutters. This is all driven by some form of rotational motive power. As downward pressure is applied the cutters are forced into the surrounding pipe. On cutting through the downward pressure is released, the blades retract. The tool is ready to be extracted from the inside of the pipe. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297628 | UTENSILS WITH INTEGRATED STAND - A utensil with an integrated stand includes an elongated angular handle having an endpoint for making contact with food products and the mouth of a user. A downward protrusion located on the handle adjacent to the endpoint includes a lower section for making contact with a foreign surface to prevent the endpoint from making contact with the foreign surface while not in use. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297629 | Training Spoon - A training spoon for training an individual not to bite down on a spoon includes a longitudinally extending handle and a spoon shaped head portion integral with or attached to the handle. The head portion defines a relatively shallow concave bowl with a plurality of generally parallel alternating transverse ridges and adjacent grooves extending across a majority of the width of the head portion of the spoon. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297630 | CUTTING-ASSEMBLY MOUNT - A cutting-assembly mount for hair clippers includes an accommodating base, which can be fastened on the hair clippers, and an accommodating limb, which is mounted on the accommodating base and on which an interchangeable cutting assembly can be arranged. A blocking element is provided which can be moved between a pivoting position and a blocking position and is designed to be suitable for blocking a pivoting movement of the accommodating limb in the direction of the accommodating base without any cutting assembly arranged on the accommodating limb. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297631 | WORKING APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A working apparatus has an internal combustion engine which drives at least one tool via a clutch. The clutch starts the coupling process at an initial engagement speed when the internal combustion engine is accelerated. The internal combustion engine has a piston, an ignition device and an ignition timing control device. The control device provides a first ignition timing for idling and a second ignition timing for full load operation, which is earlier than the first ignition timing. A method for operating the working apparatus provides that the ignition timing is adjusted toward “late,” with respect to the first ignition timing, when the engine speed drops in a first speed range above the idling speed and below the initial engagement speed. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297632 | CUTTING TOOLS - A cutting tool may include an outer housing that receives a motion conversion unit and a drive device therein. A cutting blade may be driven by the drive device via the motion conversion unit. A dust preventing device may prevent dust from reaching to the drive motor from between the outer housing and the motion conversion unit. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297633 | HAND HELD, ELECTRICALLY POWERED, WOOD PLANERS - A hand held, electrically powered, wood planer is able to shave small amounts of wood stock from a work piece, and has a housing in which is located an electric motor and a cylindrical planing tool rotatably mounted for rotation about a horizontal axis. The planing tool is supplied with power from the motor to cause its rotation, and has a minor portion which projects from an opening of the housing. In use, the minor portion of the planing tool impinges on a work piece located in a confined space and, with numerous passes against the work piece, shaves a required thickness of the wood stock. The planer also has a height adjustable base which, when operated, will adjust the distance to which the minor portion of the planing tool projects from the opening for varying the required thickness of shaved wood stock. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297634 | RELATIVE ANGLE SENSING DEVICE AND ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS - A relative angle sensing device includes: a sensor contained in a housing provided with a communication hole and outputting an electric signal corresponding to a relative rotation angle between two rotary shafts coaxially arranged; an electric cable transmitting the electric signal to a device arranged outside of the housing; an electric cable holding member fitted with the communication hole and holding the electric cable; and an external member arranged at a location outer than the electric cable holding member, wherein the external member includes a pair of dividable members dividable in a direction intersecting a hole direction of the communication hole, and the external member passes the electric cable within the pair of dividable members and presses the electric cable with the pair of dividable members to change a direction of the electric cable at the outside of the housing into the direction intersecting the hole direction. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297635 | PIPE ALIGNMENT TOOL - A pipe alignment tool includes a main body, a laser source, and a laser calibrator. The main body has a threaded external surface on a proximal end and a cylindrical bore at a distal end. The cylindrical bore has a central axis. The laser source has a proximal end that is removably received in the cylindrical bore. The laser source is configured to discharge a laser beam through a distal end of the laser source along a laser axis. The laser calibrator is configured to adjust the orientation of the laser source relative to the central axis to coaxially align the laser axis with the central axis. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297636 | Levels and Leveling Systems - Embodiments of the present invention include levels, level assemblies and/or apparatus for leveling. Certain embodiments of the present invention are advantageous for the adjustment and leveling of cutting instruments, such as the blades of a mower. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297637 | DEWATERING MACHINE FOR UMBRELLA - The present invention relates to a dewatering machine for umbrella, comprising a frame, a motor disposed inside the frame, a water receiving box disposed inside the frame, an elongated water throwing box disposed inside the water receiving box to accommodate the umbrella and a transmission assembly for connecting the motor and the water throwing box. The water receiving box is fixedly attached to the motor. A plurality of water-draining holes is disposed at the side of the water throwing box. The transmission assembly includes a transmission shaft fixedly attached to the bottom center of the water throwing box. The transmission shaft is perpendicular to the water throwing box. The water throwing box is disposed inside the dewatering device and connected with the motor via the transmission assembly. The water throwing box is perpendicular to the transmission shaft to enable the umbrella to rotate above the plane direction where the umbrella is perpendicular to the transmission shaft; therefore rainwater on the umbrella, especially the folding umbrella, can be thrown out of the folds under the centrifugal force. The dewatering process is rapid and efficient. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297638 | Apparatus and Method for Drying and Sterilizing Objects in a Load - The removal of moisture from an object to be sterilized is provided through at least the steps of placing the load in the chamber, reducing the pressure within the chamber to increase the rate of evaporation of moisture from the load, monitoring over a predetermined period of time the increase in the quantity of vapor within the chamber resulting from evaporation of moisture from the load, admitting gas into the chamber and repeating the steps following placing the load into the chamber. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297639 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRYING VEGETABLE AND LETTUCE LEAVES - The invention concerns a device for drying vegetable and lettuce leaves comprising a first transport belt that is permeable for air with a belt drive, an air circulation system with a dry air nozzle for blowing air through the first transport belt and a hood for sucking the air from the first transport belt, in the air circulation system a ventilator, a cooler and a heater, and a control system for setting the speed of the first transport belt and the speed, temperature and/or humidity of the circulating air. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297640 | Sole Cushion - Shoe sole cushioning device for providing foot comfort to persons who are obliged to stand or walk on hard surfaces or wear uncomfortable shoes such as high heels or hard soled, rigid, inflexible, shoes for long periods, the device consisting of a moderately thick foam/gel/cellulose/plastic/rubber or like-material sole placed beneath the shoe and secured there to by means of adhesive that is readily and easily removed for purpose of conveniently replacing a worn shoe sole cushion. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297641 | Shoe Sole Element - A midsole element to be mounted to the lower surface of an insole of a shoe as a heel, wherein the midsole element has a upper surface adapted to be mounted on the lower surface of the insole and a lower surface, wherein the midsole element comprises a core and a resilient compression element being softer than the core. The midsole element allows a pivoting movement of the upper surface of the midsole element against the lower surface of the midsole element in, at least, an essentially transverse direction to the longitudinal axis of the midsole element in a mounted state, wherein the core has a form of a rounded cone or sphere within the resilient compression element. The midsole element can also be mounted to the lower surface of a shoe under the forefoot portion, wherein the core has the form of a round ridge. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297642 | Shoe with Composite Upper and Method of Making the Same - Uppers for article of footwear may include one or more skin layers attached to a base layer, wherein the skin layers overlap with one another in varying ways (e.g., with a first skin layer overlaying a second skin layer at some locations and the second skin layer overlaying the first skin layer at other locations). If desired, at least one of the skin layers may be at least partially transparent or translucent. The skin layer(s) may be applied over other elements of the upper (e.g., other skin layers, base layers, reinforcing layers, etc.). Additional aspects of this invention relate to production of curved tongue composite structures and/or footwear having a bonded (hot melt) side seam for forming the upper (and optionally do not include a rear heel seam). | 2012-11-29 |
20120297643 | Shoe with Composite Upper and Method of Making the Same - Uppers for article of footwear may include one or more skin layers attached to a base layer, wherein at least one of the skin layers is at least partially transparent or translucent. The transparent or translucent skin layer may be applied over other elements of the upper (e.g., other skin layers, base layers, reinforcing layers, etc.) to provide interesting color change options and color palettes for the upper. Additional aspects of this invention relate to production of curved tongue composite structures and/or footwear having a bonded (hot melt) side seam for forming the upper (and optionally do not include a rear heel seam). | 2012-11-29 |
20120297644 | SHOE WITH WATERPROOF AND VAPOR-PERMEABLE UPPER AND SOLE - A shoe with waterproof and vapor-permeable upper and sole, including: an upper assembly including, in a stratified manner, a vapor-permeable or perforated outer upper, a vapor-permeable inner lining, and, between them, a functional element; an insole including at least one waterproof vapor permeation region; and a bottom with a breathable sole. The functional element of the upper is firmly joined to the upper which ends toward the insole with a sealing band covered by an edge associated with a perimetric rim of the insole. The insole selectively includes or is joined to at least one lower functional element including at least one band which is free from the protective element. A mutual waterproof seal is provided between the functional element of the upper, at the sealing band, and the at least one lower functional element at the band. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297645 | MINIMALIST GOLF SHOE - A golf shoe is provided having an upper, an outsole secured to the upper, and five receptacles formed in the outsole into which spikes are inserted. Two receptacles are opposite each other under a pad area of the golfer's foot behind the metatarsals, the first adjacent to an inside of the outsole and the other adjacent to the outside of the outsole. A third receptacle is in an arch area adjacent to the outside of the outsole. And two more receptacles are diagonally opposite each other in a heel area of the outsole, one adjacent to the inside of the outsole and the other adjacent to the outside of the outsole. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297646 | Multi-adaptable power automated traction apparatus - A multi-adaptable power automated apparatus used for gaining traction on various surfaces comprising: snow, and/or ice to name some. Further assisting with accelerating, decelerating, turning, and/or stopping of a person(s) and/or vehicle(s); yet further compatible in/or on water. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297647 | SHOE AND FOOT AESTHETIC AND CIRCULATORY ENHANCEMENTS - The invention relates to a customized shoe and foot aesthetic apparatus which can be detached and attached to various shoes of the user so that a custom aesthetically pleasing apparatus which may interface with standard manufactured shoes, and create an enhanced aesthetically pleasing appearance to the individual user is created. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297648 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRIMMING THE ICE IN A CURLING RINK - A device for trimming the high points off of the ice of a curling rink includes an elongated blade mounted to an elongated mounting block, and a plurality of setscrews threaded into threaded openings in the mounting block for adjusting the flatness of the blade, enabling a long blade to be used that is both accurate and relatively inexpensive. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297649 | GROUND ENGAGING TOOL TOOTH TIP - A tooth tip for a ground engaging tool has an elongate body disposed along a longitudinal axis extending from a relatively wide back surface to a relatively narrow front surface. The tooth tip may also have a cavity extending from the back surface towards the front surface and a bottom surface extending between the back surface and the front surface. The bottom surface may include a front face proximate the front surface and a back face proximate the back surface. The front face and the back face may be separated by a ridge. The tooth tip may also include a scallop positioned on the bottom surface extending from a first end proximate the ridge to a second end located towards the front surface. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297650 | GREETINGS CARD - The present invention relates to greetings cards. The present invention relates in particular to methods of addressing the apparent short-term nature of cards. Many card are simply placed in a trash basket after use. This represents a tremendous waste; further whilst it is sometimes desired to retain a card, the card is generally manufactured to a cost which means that one is less likely to want to retain such a card. The present invention seeks to provide a solution to the problems addressed above. The present invention seeks to provide a greetings card ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120297651 | CURVED DISPLAY ARRANGEMENT - A display arrangement comprises a banner, one edge of which is secured to a hollow, flexible rod. A spring arrangement is located within the rod. The spring arrangement comprises a spring that extends along a predetermined length of the rod and an elastic band that is looped through the length of the rod down the interior of the spring and around the exterior of the rod. The banner may be curved and posed by flexing the rod at the location of the spring. This curve is then retained in the banner by a balancing tension in the exterior portion of the elastic band between the ends of the rod. In some embodiments, the display arrangement is connected to one or more similar arrangements so that their banners form a continuous display. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297652 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING AN ID-MARKER TO A PRODUCTION PIPE - A device and a method for attaching an ID marker to a cylindrical object further characterized by that said marker is placed into a fitting, said fitting has a cylindrical shape, said fitting fits around said cylindrical object. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297653 | IMAGE DISPLAY, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME, AND PRINTING SUBSTRATE FOR USE THEREWITH - An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet, a back sheet and a plurality of side strips secured between the front sheet and the back sheet for forming a closed support structure. An internal support can be provided in an internal cavity of the support structure for enhancing the rigidity of the support structure. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297654 | FIREARM SENSOR SYSTEM - A firearm sensor system includes one or more sensor groups and a data storage device. Each of the sensor groups is configured for attachment to a firearm. One of the sensor groups includes a sensor for measuring a position of a firearm bolt relative to a start position of the bolt, and a wireless transmission component for wirelessly transmitting the sensor data. The data storage device includes a computer-readable medium having an executable application stored on the computer-readable medium. The application, when executed on a computing device, receives data from the sensor group via a wireless communication system and presents the data in a user interface displayed on a monitor. In one embodiment, the sensor includes a spring force sensor coupled to a bolt return spring on the firearm. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297655 | Illuminated Chamber Status Indicator - A self-illuminated chamber status indictor, or simply illuminated chamber status indicator (icsi). The illuminated chamber status indicator makes use of self-illuminating substances. The substances and/or materials could be in the form of radioactive gaseous isotopes, or self-illuminating paint. The illuminated chamber status indicator will leverage in any form of current self-illumination technologies that require no external power source in order to give off light emissions. The illuminated chamber status indicator will use the properties of radioluminescence as a primary, but not exclusive source to create such attributes. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297656 | Modular Firearm - A firearm having a lower receiver is provided. The receiver is adapted to couple with a plurality of upper receivers having different calibers. The lower receiver comprises a receiver extension having an opening therein. A spring is disposed within the opening. A buffer member is provided having a first portion having an end. The buffer member is coupled to the spring within the opening, wherein the buffer member is movable between a first position where the end is within the opening and a second position wherein the end external to the opening. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297657 | BREECH PLUG FOR USE WITH A MUZZLE-LOADING RIFLE - A breech plug for removable engagement with a muzzle-loading firearm barrel having a seating surface that forms an oblique angle with the longitudinal axis of the barrel. The breech plug includes a circumferential tightening mechanism. The circumferential tightening mechanism is configured to move the breech plug along the longitudinal axis within the firearm barrel. The breech plug also includes a continuous flange with a circumferential distal edge. The distal edge is configured to form a seal with the firearm barrel oblique angle seating surface upon movement of the breech plug by the circumferential tightening mechanism. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297658 | System and Method of Controlling Discharge of a Firearm - A method includes defining a designation point on a target within a view area of a scope coupled to a firearm and determining an angular motion deviation of a muzzle of the firearm from the designation point. The method further includes initiating firing of the firearm when the angular motion deviation is below an acceptable level. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297659 | PENDULUM CROSSHAIR FOR WEAPON SIGHT - The pendulum crosshair for a weapon sight incorporates a thin, rigid wire pivotally suspended at its upper end to a point at or immediately above the peripheral end point of the fixed vertical crosshair in the reticle of a weapon sight. If the weapon, and thus the sight, is tilted or canted from the vertical when aiming, the pendulum crosshair will misalign with the fixed vertical crosshair in the sight to indicate to the shooter that the weapon is canted. This allows the shooter to correct the cant or tilt of the weapon to avoid the lateral displacement of the shot that would otherwise occur due to lateral displacement of the elevation correction for the sight line. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297660 | ERGONOMIC SPORTS HANDLE - A sports utility handle is provided for use with a sports equipment shaft. The handle has curved upper and lower surfaces and a curved termination end. The two side surfaces are parallel to each other. The upper surface of the handle slants upwardly relative to the longitudinal axis of the equipment shaft. The lower surface spline is configured to provide a relaxed wrist grip such that the shaft centerline is generally aligned with the centerline of the user's forearm. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297661 | MOUSETRAP AND METHOD - An apparatus and method are disclosed for improved operation and functionality of a spring-loaded mousetrap. The improved mousetrap comprises two hooks in place of the standard trigger for engaging a Cheerio. Alternative embodiments comprise alligator clips. The mousetrap is baited with a Cheerio, and primed by using the Cheerio and hooks or alligator clips to hold down the locking lever of the mousetrap. When the Cheerio is nibbled by a mouse, the Cheerio breaks with tensile force applied by the primed locking lever, and the jaw snaps forward, killing the mouse. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297662 | STINK BUG TRAP - A stink bug trap constructed in accordance with an embodiment includes a first housing, and a support member that extends from the first housing along a first direction. The support member includes a body, a channel extending at least partially through the body along the first direction, and at least one aperture that extends through the body along a direction that is transverse to the first direction. The stink bug trap further includes a fluorescent light source and a removable cartridge. The fluorescent light source is coupled to the first housing such that the light source extends into the channel of the support member. The removable cartridge is configured to be mounted on the support member. The removable cartridge has a sticky surface that is configured to immobilize a stink bug. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297663 | Alexxon rat delivery housing method for rat elimination - An Apparatus for the containment and delivery of compound to rats includes a delivery housing having an entry and an exit for rats, permanently installed at a select location on a custom designed grid in an area determined to be infested by rats requiring elimination. A compound is placeable and contained in the secured delivery housings such that rats will contact the compound when passing through the delivery housings on the grid. A plurality of Delivery Housings on the custom designed grid for placement will be the means to deem an area rat free, one without the other will not suffice. The apparatus will be periodically reviewed to ensure the area is deemed rat free. Methods for using the apparatuses are also described. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297664 | Kinetic Non-Adhesive Pest Control Tools and Techniques - A note pad is attached to a device having a handle and a base. Kinetic force is applied through the device to stun or crush a target pest between a top sheet of the note pad and a wall or floor. The top sheet does not have previously applied adhesive for trapping insects, and hence does not generally adhere to the wall or floor. The note pad top sheet can be removed, wrapped around the target's remains, and placed in a wastebasket for disposal. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297665 | HYBRID FUEL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A hybrid fuel and methods of making the same are disclosed. A process for making a hybrid fuel includes the steps of combining a biofuel emulsion blend and a liquid fuel product to form a hybrid fuel. Optionally, the hybrid fuel can be combined with water in a water-in-oil process and include oxygenate additives and additive packages. A hybrid fuel includes blends of biofuel emulsions and liquid fuel products, including light gas diesel. Optionally, the hybrid fuel can include water, oxygenate additives, and other additive packages. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297666 | Synthetic Fuels With Enhanced Mechanical Energy Output - Fuel blends and processes for producing a fuel unit blend to replace gasoline or supplement the apparent energy density of diesel or other fuel. The fuel unit blend comprises a base combustive fuel component that produces excess heat, which heat activates and sustains reactions of secondary detonative fuel components. The fuel mixture including a detonative fuel component blended with a stabilizing fuel component is dynamically stable, allowing the detonative fuel component to survive the combustion of the base combustive fuel component. The fuel blend produces first deflagrative combustion and then detonative or explosive waves in an internal combustion engine so as to produce maximum effective torque on the engines piston. A secondary effect is provided when the exhaust gas is cooled, increasing the Carnot thermal efficiency of the engine. The fuel blends may be diluted with a base combustive fuel to form a synthetic fuel for use within an internal combustion engine. The synthetic fuels also have application in mining, demolition, and military applications as explosive trains including a primary fuel explosive and a secondary explosive comprising the core polar material. Detonation or explosion of the secondary accelerates the combustion products of the primary fuel. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297667 | NUCLEAR POWERED FACILITY THAT GENERATES CONSUMABLE FUELS - The present invention includes a system and method of producing consumable fuels generally including a thermal input device, a gasifier, a heat pump, and a product gas heat recovery device. Optionally, the system and method of the present invention includes a nuclear steam supply device as a thermal input. Optionally, the nuclear steam supply device includes a sodium fast reactor having a core outlet temperature of less than about 650° C. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297668 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYOLEFINIC AMINES AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME - Polyolefinic amines may be produced in a reaction comprising contacting an olefin or a polyolefin with an azo compound under free radical conditions to form a polyolefinic nitrile having an average molecular weight of at least 250, followed by reducing the polyolefinic nitrile to a corresponding polyolefinic amine. The polyolefinic amines produced by the reaction may be included as a detergent in compositions, such as fuel compositions, additive compositions, and/or carrier compositions. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297669 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY ENERGY GENERATION USING METALLIC FUELS - A fuel pack is constructed of at least two types of stacked plates, a first type and a second type, which may have the same composition. The composition of the first type of plate includes a metal. A plate of the second type is disposed between plates of the first type. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297670 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING INDIVIDUAL COMPACTS SUITABLE FOR COKE OVEN CHAMBERS BY DIVIDING A COAL CAKE IN A NON-MECHANICAL MANNER - A method for producing individual compacts made of coke and suitable for coke oven chambers by dividing a coal cake in a non-mechanical manner, wherein the coal cake is produced by a compression method according to the prior art and the coal cake is divided by non-mechanical, energy-supplying media, and the non-mechanical media supplying shearing energy are, for example, a laser beam, a high-pressure water jet, an abrasive-solid jet, an ultrasonic beam, a compressed-air jet, or a gas jet. By using the method, coal compacts can be produced from coal cakes without forming dust, without wearing out cutting tools, and with high precision. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297671 | Handheld Pollen Sifter Device - A handheld, vibrating pollen sifter device is disclosed having a handle portion, a vibrating motor, an enclosure for storing pollen generating plants and a screen for dispensing the liberated pollen therefrom onto a target plant. The vibrating motor disturbs the pollen grains from the stamen of flowers placed within the enclosure. The pollen is then liberated into the air through the screen at the base of the enclosure, providing a means to fertilize a plant abiotically. The motor is electrically driven by a power means, preferably a battery pack to allow improved mobility outdoors. An embodiment of the device utilizes a vibratory wand attached to a fine-mesh sifter bowl at its distal end that supports the flower stamen. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297672 | KIT TO CREATE A SHAPED FLORAL ARRANGEMENT - A kit includes non-floral components necessary for producing a customized shaped floral arrangement. The kit for creating a floral arrangement includes a substrate having a sculpted shape, a base connectable to the substrate, at least one non-floral component securable to the substrate, the substrate may be adapted to receive flowers to create the floral arrangement. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297673 | IN SITU PRODUCTION OF FERTILIZER - A system for creating a nitrate combined with a liquid. A corona discharge cell to generate an electrical field. The corona discharge cell further comprising a conduit to pass air through the electrical field to produce nitric oxide NO, wherein the air comprises a mixture of at least nitrogen N | 2012-11-29 |
20120297674 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING SUBSTANCES TO AN AREA OF INTEREST - An apparatus for applying one or more substances to an area of interest, the apparatus having sensors detecting one or more conditions of a sample area proximate the sensor, wherein, the control system is configured to allow for an operator selection between distributing or not distributing a substance or substances via the independently operable outlet(s) controlled by the control system when the control system determines: the sample area proximate at least one sensor or group of sensors is having one or more conditions which meet at least one predetermined condition parameter for that or those condition(s); or the sample area proximate at least one sensor or group of sensors is having one or more conditions which do not meet at least one predetermined condition parameter for that or those condition(s). | 2012-11-29 |
20120297675 | PLANT CULTIVATION DEVICE AND FEED-WATER CONTROL METHOD - A plant cultivation device and feed-water control method, in which a detected moisture amount to start watering and a water amount to be used per watering are easily determined, includes a plant cultivation container for pooling plant cultivation water; a water-absorbing plant cultivation bed material; a feed-water device for supplying the plant cultivation water to the plant cultivation container; a first moisture sensor for detecting moisture around an immersed part of the plant cultivation bed material; a second moisture sensor for detecting moisture around a growth part of the plant cultivation bed material where a root of a plant is received; and a controller for supplying water when values detected by both of the first and second moisture sensors are below respective reference values, and for stopping water supply when a value detected by either the first or second moisture sensor is above the corresponding reference value. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297676 | METHOD OF ACCELERATING THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF TREES AND SHRUBS VIA ENHANCED ROOT DEVELOPMENT - A method and container for developing seedlings includes germinating the seeds and air pruning the seedlings to a depth of about 3 inches. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297677 | PLANT CULTIVATION CONTAINER - A plant cultivation container is provided which does not need a feed-water tube made of a porous material or the like but the plant cultivation bed material can be made permeated in a relatively short time period. For this purpose, a water reservoir portion for pooling plant cultivation water is provided, the water reservoir portion having a bed material accommodation part for placing a water-absorbing plant cultivation bed material. In the plant cultivation container, the water reservoir portion is provided with a surrounding feed-water channel that surrounds an entire circumference of the bed material accommodation part, and a feed-discharge channel for supplying the plant cultivation water from outside to the water reservoir portion and for discharging the plant cultivation water in the water reservoir portion to outside is provided in communication with the surrounding feed-water channel. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297678 | VERTICAL AEROPONIC PLANT GROWING SYSTEM - An aeroponic plant growing system wherein the planting sites are vertically aligned allowing for the growth of plants in a fraction of the space necessary for traditional plant growing. The aeroponic system including a vertical frame, a plurality of orifices placed on the vertical frame, a container placed on at least one of the orifices, a fluid dispenser located in the interior of the vertical frame. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297679 | FARM IN A BOX - A vertical gardening apparatus with an outer shell enclosing an inner structure and liquid dispensing system that allows plants to grow on a vertical surface with minimum maintenance. Multiple vertical gardening apparatus may also be arranged together in aesthetically pleasing patterns on a wall. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297680 | ALLCANDOOR - A door including a door frame unit, a door leaf, a door closer system and hinges is provided. A sliding groove is opening formed on a top surface or a bottom surface of the door leaf. The door closer system is assembled to the door leaf and the door beam of the door frame (or embedded in the ground). The door closer has a sliding arm, and the sliding arm has a front end pivoted to the sliding groove of the door leaf, and a rear end connected to the door closer. Through the combination of the door closer with the door frame and the door leaf, the door leaf may rotate outward completely or inward with respect to the door columns. Therefore, the elastic stroke and oil pressure efficacy of the door closer is effectively used, to ensure that the door leaf to return to the close state. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297681 | MULTIPLE SPEED PROFILES IN BARRIER OPERATOR SYSTEMS - Disclosed are alternate embodiments of various components of a barrier operator system. and methods of operation, including of the mechanical drive subsystem with segmented and self-locking rail unit, rail mounting supports, belt and chain drive tensioning, and drive assembly carriage and interface; the electronics and software routines for controlled operation of the various barrier operator functions; wall console communications with the barrier operator; encryption and decryption of access codes; establishment and monitoring of travel limits and barrier speed and force profiles; thermal protection of barrier operator drive motors; and establishment and control of communications from the barrier operator to accessories by way of a wireless adapter. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297682 | WINDOW REGULATOR OF VEHICLE - A window regulator assembly of a vehicle may include an actuator, a wire connected to the actuator and actuated by the actuator, an upper pulley and a lower pulley provided in upper and lower positions of a door for guiding movement of the wire, a pulley locking unit provided for mounting the upper pulley and the lower pulley to the door, and a removable support member, wherein the removable support member controls a relative position of the upper pulley and the lower pulley therebetween and may be removed from the upper pulley and the lower pulley after the upper pulley and the lower pulley may be installed on the door. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297683 | LINEAR ACTUATOR PARTICULARLY FOR SLIDING DOORS AND FOR SLIDING DOORS AND WINDOWS IN GENERAL - A linear actuator, particularly for sliding doors and for sliding doors and windows in general, comprising a supporting body, to be fixed by corresponding fixing elements between the two jambs of a door or of a door or window frame, motor drive elements being accommodated and fixed within the supporting body and being adapted for the rotation of a driving gear, which is intended to mesh with a driven rack, which in turn is fixed to a leaf of the door to be moved in translation. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297684 | BARRIER OPERATOR MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY - Disclosed are alternate embodiments of various components of a barrier operator system. and methods of operation, including of the mechanical drive subsystem with segmented and self-locking rail unit, rail mounting supports, belt and chain drive tensioning, and drive assembly carriage and interface; the electronics and software routines for controlled operation of the various barrier operator functions; wall console communications with the barrier operator; encryption and decryption of access codes; establishment and monitoring of travel limits and barrier speed and force profiles; thermal protection of barrier operator drive motors; and establishment and control of communications from the barrier operator to accessories by way of a wireless adapter. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297685 | PLATFORM SCREEN DOOR DEVICE - Provided is a platform screen door device capable of reducing total weight of the whole device and securing sufficient strength and durability thereof. The platform screen door device includes a door case provided on a platform; and a sliding door moving in and out of the door case. At least one of the door case and the sliding door includes a frame formed by integrating horizontal door case frame members and vertical door case frame members disposed orthogonally relative to each other, or by integrating horizontal door frame members and vertical door case frame members disposed orthogonally relative to each other, through fastening members using bolts and fixing members using adhesive or the like, supplemental for joint strength of the fastening members using the bolts. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297686 | DOOR SUPPORT FOR GLASS SLIDING DOOR AND ASSEMBLY - A sliding door assembly comprising one or more glass doors. Roller units are secured to a top portion of each the glass doors. The roller unit have a roller portion projecting out of a plane of the glass door. End members adapted to be secured to a structure at opposite ends of two transoms. Each said end member has two receptacles for receiving opposed ends of the end members. The receptacles of each said end member being spaced apart to hold the at least two transoms in a spaced apart and generally parallel relation, such that a guideway is defined between the transoms for holding captive the roller portion of the at least one roller unit for movement of the at least one glass door in its plane. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297687 | WINDOW BALANCE ASSEMBLY - A window balance assembly may include a carrier, a spring element, and a mounting bracket. The spring element may include first and second portions. The first portion may be coupled to the carrier. The mounting bracket may engage the second portion of the spring element and may selectively engage the carrier. The mounting bracket may include a first mounting surface disposed at a non-perpendicular angle relative to an exterior surface of carrier when the window balance assembly is in an uninstalled configuration. The first mounting surface may be substantially parallel to the exterior surface of the carrier when the window balance assembly is in an installed configuration and the mounting bracket is disengaged from the carrier. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297688 | COVER FOR BASE OF COUNTER - A cover for a base of a counter is disclosed; the cover is mounted on the base; in the cover it is inserted at least one post that supports a board; the cover comprises a lower section that has a lower face provided with a recess where the base is coupled when it is in upright position; and an upper section with an upper face, where it is provided at least one hole where the post is inserted; the upper section being hingedly connected to the lower section in such a way that they close with each other so that the cover becomes a housing where the base may be stored. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297689 | DOOR STRUCTURE - A door structure includes a cover for covering an accommodating space formed on a housing, a lodging part connected to an end of the cover for lodging in a slot on the housing, and a first inverse hook part connected to the housing and disposed adjacent to a hole on the housing. A first inclined surface is formed on a side of the first inverse hook part. The door structure further includes a second inverse hook part connected to a side of the cover. A second inclined surface is formed on a side of the second bard part. The second inverse hook part is inserted into the hole on the housing so that the second inclined surface of the second inverse hook part wedges with the first inclined surface of the first inverse hook part. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297690 | INSULATED DOOR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AN INSULATED DOOR - An insulated door ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120297691 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR A UTILITY ACCESS COVER - A support apparatus for a frame of a utility access cover comprises a male support member and a female support member in telescopic engagement with male support member. The male support member has a plurality of spaced-apart, radially extending struts. The female support member has a plurality of spaced-apart slots. Each of the struts slideably engages a corresponding one of the slots to prevent rotation of the male support member relative to the female support member. There is a set screw extending from at least three of the struts. The height and inclination of the support apparatus may be adjusted by selectively adjusting the set screws. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297692 | ABRASIVE ARTICLE FOR HIGH-SPEED GRINDING OPERATIONS - An abrasive article can include a bonded abrasive body having abrasive particles comprising microcrystalline alumina (MCA) contained within a bond material. In an embodiment, the bonded abrasive body has a porosity of at least about 42 vol % of the total volume of the bonded abrasive body. Additionally, in an embodiment, the bonded abrasive body is capable of grinding a workpiece comprising metal at a speed of at least about 60 m/s at a material removal rate of at least about 0.4 in | 2012-11-29 |
20120297693 | BONDED ABRASIVE TOOL AND METHOD OF FORMING - A bonded abrasive tool includes a bonded abrasive body having a bond matrix material comprising an organic bond material, abrasive grains contained within the bond matrix material, and chopped fiber bundles within the bond matrix material. The tool further has a porosity within the bonded abrasive body, wherein a majority of the porosity comprises pores surrounding the chopped fiber bundles. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297694 | WIRE TENSIONER - A wire tensioner includes one or more rods configured to separately support one or more wires withdrawn from a structure and introduce a tensile force to be imparted to the wires; a fluid pressure provider configured to provide fluid pressure to the plurality of rods in order to allow the rods to exhibit the tensile force, and a fluid controller connected at one side thereof to each of the rods and connected at the other side thereof to the fluid pressure provider, and configured to selectively interrupt fluid pressure provided to the plurality of rods to control the operation of the respective rods separately. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297695 | CIRCULAR MOTION THEATER - An entertainment structure and apparatus principally comprising a 360-degree 2D and/or 3D cinematic theater. Seating for audience members is arrangeable on a circular motion base platform. A compound curved screen may lower from above to surround the theater upon a circular motion base platform, providing seamless media. A 2D/3D projection system is oriented within the structure to provide 2D/3D images on the screen through projection overlap for edge blending. A control system is used to rotate, pitch and roll the motion base platform. The control system can be synchronized with the media presentation. The structure includes a number of variations such as a variety of seating orientations, a stationary screen, a variety of screen configurations, and modular tracking seating. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297696 | Gutter Cover System With Water Dam Channel and Gutter Cleaning System - A gutter protection system provides a channel that serves multiple purposes. It encloses a water tube and sprayer device that cleans out the channel and the top of the gutter while flushing the gutter at the same time by moving a water tube that has a sprayer located along or at least one point of the water tube that when moved back and forth will clear the channel of debris and sediment or mud that typically forms inside a gutter. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297697 | Alignable Foam Board - A shaped insulating board is disclosed for enabling lining of fiber cement boards and simultaneously enabling attachment of the insulating board on the building studs. Furthermore, the shaped insulating board provides a water drainage panel that allows water to drain downward on both sides of the board. The shaped insulating board also provides aeration between the board and the building surface. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297698 | Systems and methods for providing rounded vault forming buildings - A monolithic dome building having a plurality of integrated dome hip structures, and methods for making the same. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297699 | DWELLING ASSEMBLY - A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297700 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING TEMPORARY, RE-LOCATABLE STRUCTURES - A system and method for constructing a temporary structure is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of wall panels, a plurality of roof panels, a plurality of floor panels, at least one door panel, and each wall panel, roof panel, floor panel, and door panel comprising at least one edge coupled to a first track and at least one edge coupled to a second track. The first track has a first surface with an indentation and a flat second surface. The second track has an angled hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to mate with the indentation of the first track and a straight hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to abut the flat second surface of the first track. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297701 | FOLDED CARDBOARD CONCRETE FORM SYSTEM - A form system for assembling a structural frame includes a base sheet of cardboard, the base sheet having a plurality of folding sections for corrugating the base sheet into a first shape, at least one additional sheet of cardboard, the additional sheet having a plurality of folding sections for corrugating the additional sheet into a second shape, wherein at least part of the second shape corresponds to at least part of the first shape such that when the additional sheet is positioned adjacent to the base sheet, the base sheet and the additional sheet form a V-shaped cavity therebetween, and a concrete fill cast within the at least one V-shaped cavity. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297702 | Laminate flooring Installing tool - A universal tool for the installation of laminate floors that will utilize a section of the tongue or groove section of the floor being installed to remove gaps in the boards being joined together. The tool will be universal in that it will utilize the unique tongue and groove pattern of the different manufactures of the laminate floor being installed. The tool will be used as a highly specialized tapping block by applying force to remove the gaps without harming the integrity of the tongue and groove of the laminate boards being installed. The tool will include a template for cutting the section of tongue and groove from the floor being installed in order to fit precisely in the main body of the tool. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297703 | ANCHORAGE SYSTEM - An anchorage system is provided which includes: a composite tendon ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120297704 | Alternative energy structure - An alternative energy structure is disclosed, defined by an upper section and a lower section, wherein at least part of the upper section is solar transparent. A panel track traverses the upper section and a counterweight track traverses the lower section. The tracks are non-horizontal. A solar panel is movably connected to the panel track, and a counterweight is movably connected to the counterweight track such that the panel can traverse the upper section and the counterweight can traverse the lower section. The solar panel and the counterweight are connected to one another by a first connection mechanism and an opposite, second connection mechanism. A drive motor is connected to at least one of: the solar panel, the counterweight, the first connection mechanism and the second connection mechanism, to drive the solar panel from a first position to an opposite, second position to follow the sun. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297705 | SAFETY NOSING COMPONENTS AND MANUFACTURING METHODS - The present invention is an improved safety nosing component including a base element with channel member and a light emission element. The safety nosing component is manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, triple-extrusion, injection molding, insert injection molding, two-shot molding or a combination thereof. The present invention allows safety nosing components to be installed on architectural structures while also providing additional functionality. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297706 | THERMAL WINDOW ASSEMBLY - There is provided a thermal window assembly for increased insulation and energy efficiency, both in cold or warm climates. The window assembly comprises an external frame and an internal frame. The internal frame has grooves therein for receiving one or more thermal panels. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297707 | EDGE BOND CLAMP FOR INSULATING GLASS UNIT, EDGE BOND FOR INSULATING GLASS UNIT, INSULATING GLASS UNIT WITH EDGE BOND CLAMP, AND SPACER FOR INSULATING GLASS UNIT - An edge bond bracket for an insulating glass unit extends in a longitudinal direction with a constant cross-section and includes an at least substantially U-shaped bracket body made of a material having a specific thermal conductivity less than or equal to 0.3 W/(mK). The bracket body includes at least one base, a first side wall and a second side wall. At least two troughs are defined in the base between the first side wall and the second side wall for accommodating adhesive and a pane. A gas impermeable diffusion barrier layer is formed integrally on and/or in the bracket body, extends continuously between two troughs starting from an inner wall of one of the two troughs and ending on an inner wall of the other of the two troughs, and extends either along an outer side of the U-shape of the bracket body or through the bracket body. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297708 | SPACER PROFILE HAVING A REINFORMENT LAYER - A spacer profile for use as a spacer frame in an insulating window unit includes a profile body made of a synthetic material and having an inner wall, an outer wall and sidewalls, which define a chamber for hygroscopic material. A diffusion barrier layer is made of a first metal material and has a first tensile strength and a first thickness. The diffusion barrier layer is disposed at least on or in the outer wall and at least a portion of the sidewalls. A reinforcement layer is made of a second metallic material and has a second tensile strength and a second thickness. The reinforcement layer is formed in the inner wall or on the side of the inner wall, which is directed towards the chamber. The multiplication product of the second thickness and the second tensile strength is preferably greater than the multiplication product of the first thickness and the first tensile strength. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297709 | FIRE RESISTIVE JOINT COVER SYSTEM - A joint cover system is operable to span a gap between two building members, wherein each building member including a first side surface and an end surface. The joint cover system comprises a first base member, a second base member, an intumescent sheet, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first base member may be positioned on the first side surface of the first building member, and the second base member may be positioned on the first side surface of the second building member. The intumescent sheet may include a first edge positioned between the first base member and the first side surface of the first building member and a second edge positioned between the second base member and the first side surface of the second building member. The first fastener may penetrate the first base member and the first edge of the intumescent sheet. The second fastener may penetrate the second base member and the second edge of the intumescent sheet. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297710 | CONTROL JOINT BACKER AND SUPPORT MEMBER ASSOCIATED WITH STRUCTURAL ASSMEBLIES - The present invention is directed to a profile used to support fire retardant and or wall sheathing behind opposing wall sheathing edges, horizontally at head of walls, and behind control/reveal joint profiles. The profiles are shaped to support wall sheathing, intumescent stopping, and fire rated “rips” of wall sheathing and work in a manner that allows protection or support of intersecting opposing drywall edges. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297711 | Drainage-Promoting Wrap - A drainage-promoting wrap includes an elongate strip of weather-resistive membrane storable in a spiral roll and a series of separate, spaced-apart, spacers elements bonded to a face of the weather-resistive membrane. The spacer elements project from the face to a predetermined height and are formed of a hot-melt material applied to the membrane. A series of self-sealing fastener tabs can also be formed on the face of the membrane. Wall and roof assemblies utilizing the wrap are also provided. | 2012-11-29 |
20120297712 | In-Floor Track Assembly for Sliding Panels with Built-In Drainage System - An in-floor track assembly with a built-in drainage system for sliding doors is disclosed. The assembly includes a drainage pan having a generally rectangular floor and integral walls that extend upwardly at opposite ends of the floor. A track extends laterally from a wall of the drainage pan and then extends upwardly and slightly above the level of a finished floor in a building. The track is arranged to engage wheels of a vertically-oriented panel such as a sliding door and support motion of the panel along the track. An upright splashguard is secured in spaced-apart relation to the drainage pan floor. The splashguard is located parallel to and spaced slightly apart from the track. The splashguard extends upwardly to be level with the finished floor. Together, the track and the splashguard form a drainage passageway therebetween to permit moisture to be directed to the drainage pan. A catch basin is mounted under the drainage pan to collect moisture from the drainage pan and return it to the exterior through a drainage tube. | 2012-11-29 |