49th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120304456 | Solder Ball Pattern Forming - A ball grid array presentment apparatus and associated method are provided. The apparatus has a stationary guard defining a first passage. A core is mounted adjacent to the stationary guard, the core being operably moveable between an unload position and a second position. The core defines a second passage and supports a workpiece fixture operably retaining the ball grid array. The unload position of the core operably aligns the second passage to the first passage, the aligned passages being sized to permit access to unload the ball grid array from the workpiece fixture. The second position of the core operably misaligns the second passage from the first passage whereat the core and the stationary guard cooperatively form an enclosure around the workpiece fixture containing a supply of balls that are not retained in the ball grid array. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304457 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR CIRCUIT BOARD - A mounting apparatus includes a bottom panel, a first mounting member, and a second mounting member. The bottom panel includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The first mounting member includes a positioning portion and an installation portion. A concave portion is defined in the bottom surface, for receiving and preventing the positioning portion from rotating relative to the bottom panel. The bottom panel defines a through hole, for an installation portion. The second mounting member includes a locking portion. The locking portion defines an installation hole, for locking the installation portion. The bottom panel top surface t is between locking portion and positioning portion. The positioning portion bottom surface place in the same plane with the bottom panel bottom surface or is between the bottom panel top surface and the bottom panel bottom surface. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304458 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER PRINTED WIRING BOARD - A method for manufacturing a printed wiring board includes preparing a core substrate having first and second surfaces, forming a penetrating hole from the first surface toward the second surface of the substrate, forming first conductor on the first surface of the substrate, forming second conductor on the second surface of the substrate, and filling conductive material in the hole such that through-hole conductor connecting the first and second conductors is formed. The forming of the hole includes forming a first opening portion on the first-surface side of the substrate, a second opening portion from the bottom of the first portion toward the second surface, and a third opening portion from the bottom of the second portion toward the second surface, and the forming of the hole satisfies X | 2012-12-06 |
20120304459 | COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PHOTOGRAPHING COMPONENT - There is provided a component mounting apparatus, which includes: a nozzle which sucks a component; a nozzle supporting member, on which the nozzle is installed, which moves in a vertical direction with respect to an upper surface of a substrate on which the component sucked at the nozzle is mounted; an optical system which captures an image of a leading edge portion of the nozzle where the component is sucked in a component mounting operation, from a side direction, such that an optical axis of the optical system is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to a sucking surface of the nozzle; and an analyzer which analyzes the image of the leading edge portion to determine whether a sucking state of the component sucked by the nozzle is normal or abnormal. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304460 | MODULE MANUFACTURING METHOD - In a method for manufacturing a module, a substrate is placed above a resin bath while a electronic component is directed downward. In addition, a resin thrown into the resin bath is softened until it becomes flowable. Then, a first surface of the substrate is brought into contact with a liquid surface of the softened resin. The softened resin is allowed to flow forcibly into a gap between the substrate and the electronic component. Then, the resin cures, and a resin portion is formed. Further, a metal thin film is formed on the surface of the resin portion by sputtering to form the shield metal film. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304461 | DEVICE FOR CRIMPING ELECTRIC WIRE TERMINAL - A terminal crimping device where an electric wire is moved from a wire stripping section to a terminal crimping section, with both ends of the wire held by two wire holding hands of a wire conveying hand, and is subjected to terminal crimping processing by terminal crimping pressing devices. The terminal crimping device has the second wire conveying hand for conveying the wire at the terminal crimping section. The wire conveying hand conveys the wire without passing it from one side of the wire crimping pressing devices to the other side, so that an occurrence of a holding failure of the wire is suppressed even if the number of the terminal crimping pressing devices is increased or the conveyance speed of the wire is increased. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304462 | METHOD FOR WINDING WIRE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - The present invention relates to a method for winding wires of electrical connector, which includes adopting a unique process to wind wires around a ring body, wherein first and second wire groups each including four different color wires are respectively wound around upper and lower half portions of the ring body and respectively forming first and second input terminal wires and first and second output terminal wires. The first and second input terminal wires are twisted with corresponding ones to thereby achieve reduction of reluctance and better application to high frequency signals. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304463 | SURFACE ABLATION PROCESS WITH ELECTRODE COOLING METHODS - A bipolar electrode assembly includes a substrate having proximal and distal ends and supports first electrode and second electrodes. The first and second electrodes are disposed in an interwoven configuration across the surface of the substrate from the proximal to distal ends. A cooling medium is disposed interposed between the first and second electrodes from the proximal to distal ends. The first and second electrodes each include a plurality of finger-like prongs which either extend lengthwise or transversely or the first and second electrodes extend spiral inwardly along the surface of the substrate. The prongs of the first electrode intermesh with the prongs of the second electrode. Each prong is separated by the cooling medium. First and second electrodes may be disposed in a lengthwise alternating configuration across the surface of the substrate with a cooling medium disposed in vertical registration thereunder. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304464 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HOLLOW ENGINE VALVE - A method for manufacturing a hollow engine valve includes inserting a half-finished hollow shaft section in sequence into die holes which have different hole shapes, and sequentially drawing so as to reduce the outer diameter and the inner diameter of the hollow shaft section and stretch its length in stages. The half-finished product is subjected to heat treatment so that the hardness thereof is lower than or equal to a predetermined level. A shaft end sealing section is formed by increasing the wall thickness of the opening end of the hollow shaft section toward the inside of the opening and the gap in the shaft end sealing section is welded. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304465 | APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF SHAPING AN EDGE OF AN AEROFOIL - An apparatus for shaping an edge of an aerofoil comprising a brush and the brush comprises a plurality of bristles extending substantially parallel to each other. A motor rotates the brush about an axis. The axis is arranged substantially parallel to the bristles of the brush. A support structure holds the brush such that the axis intersects a first surface of the edge of the aerofoil or holds the brush such that the axis intersects a second surface of the edge of the aerofoil. There are means to move the brush such that the brush contacts the first surface of the edge or such that the brush contacts the second surface of the edge. There are means to produce relative movement of the brush and the aerofoil such that the first brush moves longitudinally along the edge of the aerofoil to shape the edge of the aerofoil. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304466 | ANTI-VIBRATION BAR CLAMPING TOOL - An automated tool and method for spacing a gap between the anti-vibration bars and the flow tubing in the bend region of a tube bundle of a U-tube steam generator, prior to welding, during manufacture. The tool comprises two toggle clamp elements attached to a scissors assembly, which are actuated by a linear drive motor in line with a force gauge, and coupled to a distance measuring device. The tool is operated by first attaching the toggle clamps respectively to two adjacent anti-vibration bars. A linear drive motor on the tool is then cycled and readouts of force and distance are plotted on a curve to determine the point of contact between the anti-vibration bar and the tube. The computer then automatically cycles the drive motor to adjust the gap to a desired range of position coordinates adjacent the point at which the curve markedly changes slope. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304467 | Razor Blade Cartridge With Canted Blades - Provided is a cartridge for a razor for holding one or more razor blades in a canted orientation including a metal piece formed from sheet metal bent along two or more bend lines running parallel to a longitudinal axis of the metal piece to form a curved top portion, a flat center section, and a curved bottom portion. The cartridge further includes slotted openings cut in linear parallel alignment in the longitudinal direction of the center section of the metal piece and having a sharpened edge such that a razor blade having a first and a second sharpened cutting edge is formed between each set of slotted openings, wherein the slotted openings are canted with respect to the longitudinal axis of the metal piece thereby forming a plurality of canted razor blades. A handle adapted for use with the cartridge is also provided. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304468 | CENTERLESS SAW DEVICE - The present invention generally pertains to a saw device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a handheld centerless saw. The saw comprises a frame and a pair of driving rollers mounted to the frame for rotation. The saw also comprises an annular blade mounted between the drive rollers and functionally engaged thereby, where the blade defines frontward and backward hemispheres. At least two guide wheels are mounted to the frame, or to a cover mounted to the frame, the guide wheels being positioned in the backward hemisphere of the blade. The guide wheels are operatively engaging the inner circular edge of the blade. A drive assembly mounted to the frame is operable for urging the countersense rotation of drive rollers, thereby causing rotation of the blade. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304469 | INTERLOCKING DOUBLE THROWING KNIFE - An interlocking double throwing knife comprises: a first opposable throwing knife having a first blade and a first handle attached to the first blade, where the first handle has a first receptacle for housing another blade; and a second opposable throwing knife having a second blade and a second handle attached to the second blade, where the second handle has a second receptacle for housing another blade. The first opposable throwing knife and the second opposable throwing knife interlock by simultaneously inserting the first blade into the second receptacle and the second blade into the first receptacle such that the first blade and the second blade are sheathed within opposing knife handles. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304470 | CANTILEVER SPRING ASSIST KNIFE - A folding tool includes a handle and an implement pivotally coupled to the handle. The implement is adapted to travel between a closed position and an open position. The implement includes a tang having a contoured surface. The folding tool also includes a locking device movable between a locked position and an unlocked position along an axis that is transverse to a plane defined by the implement. The folding tool further includes a cantilever spring having a first end coupled to the handle and a second end adapted to interact with the tang of the implement. The spring exerts a closing force on the implement when the blade is in a closed position. The spring exerts an opening force on the implement during at least a portion of the travel of the implement between the closed position and the open position. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304471 | Utilty Knife - The utility knife device generally comprises a sheath, covering a portion of the user's hand and a blade housing which attach together at a connection point. The blade housing is made up of a casing which preferably encloses the user's index finger, a blade housed within the casing and a trigger which extends out of the casing and manipulates the blade. The blade is capable of extending outward from the casing being held in place for use. The blade is also capable of automatically retracting within the casing so that the blade is not exposed. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304472 | MULTI-ANGLE HAND HELD CUTTING TOOL - A hand tool for use with a cutting blade having two parallel cutting edges provides for selective locking of a handle portion relative to a tool holding portion in two positions which are mirror images of each other, thereby allowing for use of both opposed parallel cutting edges of the cutting blade without the need for removal and re-positioning of the cutting blade in the tool holding portion. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304473 | Bolt cutters with breakdown handles - A collapsible bolt cutter includes compound levers a first lever of which includes elongate handles and a second lever of which includes cutting jaws for transmitting a force applied to the handles to the cutting jaws with a mechanical advantage when the handles are urged to move towards each other. The handles are each split along their length to form free handle portions articulated to the second levers. Locks or latches a provided for selectively locking the handle portions in the aligned operative positions during normal use while being manually releasable to release the free handle portions to allow the free handle portions to be pivoted to a second folded position when not in use and for storage. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304474 | Splitting Implement - A splitting implement comprises a first head member, a second head member attached thereto, and a handle on which the first head member is disposed. The first head member is configured for splitting a surface or an object, and the second head member may be similarly configured, except that the second head member is of such dimensions that it does not strike the object or surface until after the first head member strikes the object or surface. The second head member may assist the first head member in penetrating the surface or object and in splitting the surface or object. In the event that the splitting implement becomes embedded in the surface or object, the second head member may increase the leverage that the splitting implement may exert for extracting the splitting implement from the surface or object. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304475 | RESOLVER TYPE SKEW SENSOR WITH GIMBAL ATTACHMENT - A disclosed sensor assembly for detecting movement and a position of a wing flap includes a sensing device that generates a signal corresponding to a position of the flap. The sensor assembly includes a linkage that is attached to the movable flap for mechanically communicating movement of the flap to the sensing device. The linkage includes a first pivot shaft mounted to the flap that is disposed about a first axis and a second pivot shaft attached to the first pivot shaft for movement about a second axis transverse to the first axis. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304476 | MEASURING DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A LEG-AND-FOOT LENGTH FOR MEASUREMENT OF STOCKINGS, IN PARTICULAR MEDICAL COMPRESSION STOCKINGS - Measuring device for determining a leg length for measurement of stockings, in particular medical compression stockings, comprising a base plate with a foot-receiving surface and, arranged vertically thereon, a measurement board, wherein the measurement board ( | 2012-12-06 |
20120304477 | COUNTERBORE HOLE CHAMFER DEPTH MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A measuring apparatus for measuring a counterbore hole chamfer depth of a workpiece, includes a positioning member having a guiding hole aligned with the counterbore hole of the workpiece, a support member having a receiving hole aligned with the guiding hole, and a measuring device supported by the support member. The measuring device includes a gauge, a retractable pole connected to the gauge and extending into the receiving hole, and a measuring head portion connected to the retractable pole and movably received in the guiding hole. The measuring head portion has a cone-shaped end for abutting on an inner wall of the counterbore hole chamfer, thereby making the measuring head portion move back in the guiding hole and the retractable pole retract. The gauge is configured for calculating and displaying the depth of the counterbore hole chamfer based on the distance the retractable pole retracts. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304478 | METHOD FOR CALCULATING ERROR COMPENSATION VALUE OF MACHINE - When calculating a compensation value for a geometric error, a first index representing an order of connection of drive axes in a machine and a second index representing an order of connection of the drive axes including the geometric error are obtained. Then, a first vector is obtained by performing a matrix operation of a reference vector according to information on the connection in the first index, and a second vector is obtained by performing the matrix operation of the reference vector according to information on the connection in the second index. Thereafter, a difference between the first vector and the second vector is obtained as the compensation value. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304479 | OXIDATION FURNACE - An oxidation furnace for the oxidative treatment of fibres, which, comprises a process chamber arranged inside a housing, a blowing device arranged in the centre of the process chamber, a suction device arranged in the two opposite end regions of the process chamber, at least one ventilator that circulates the hot air through the blowing device, the process chamber and the suction devices, and at least one heating device arranged in the flow path of the hot circulated air. The blowing device comprises a plurality of vertically interspaced blowing boxes comprising an inlet, and, on opposite sides, outlets for the hot air. Two stacks of vertically interspaced blowing boxes may be provided, said blowing boxes being interspaced one behind the other in the direction of movement of the fibres, and/or the built-in boxes in a stack comprise at least one additional outlet in the upper side and the lower side, for hot air. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304480 | OXIDATION FURNACE - An oxidation furnace for the oxidative treatment of fibres, especially for producing carbon fibres, which, comprises a process chamber arranged inside a housing, a blowing device for hot air, at least one suction device arranged in an end region of the process chamber, at least one ventilator that circulates the hot air through the blowing device, the process chamber and the suction device, and at least one heating device arranged in the flow path of the hot circulated air. The suction device is formed from a plurality of vertically interspaced suction boxes. Said boxes have at least one outlet for the hot air, and at least one inlet for hot air, communicating with the process chamber and arranged in the outward-facing side of the suction boxes, that is the side that is at a distance from the centre of the process chamber. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304481 | Apparatus for Flat Drying Garments - An apparatus includes a canister having a front panel. The front panel has a slit extending across a width of the panel. The canister is operable for being supported from a first vertical surface. A spring-loaded axle is operable for rotating in a first direction to generate a tension sufficient to rotate the axel in a second direction. Caps are joined to the canister for substantially enclosing the axel within the canister. A netting supports wet garments to lay flat. The netting comprises a first end and a second end. The first end is joined to the axel with the second end protruding from the slit. A hem bar is joined to the second end of the netting. Means secures the hem bar to a second vertical surface. A tension knob is joined to the end of the axel and is operable for adjusting a level of the tension. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304482 | METHOD FOR DRYING FLEXIBLE TUBULAR CASINGS BY MICROWAVES - The present disclosure relates to a method for drying flexible tubular casings by microwaves, in particular for drying coated or uncoated food casings, and also to the use of microwaves for drying such casings. In addition, the invention relates to an integrated system for producing and drying flexible tubular casings by microwaves. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304483 | SUBSTRATE FREEZE DRY APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for freeze drying a substrate is provided. A chamber for receiving a substrate is provided. An electrostatic chuck (ESC) for supporting and electrostatically clamping the substrate is within the chamber. A temperature controller controls the temperature of the electrostatic chuck. A condenser is connected to the chamber. A vacuum pump is in fluid connection with the chamber. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304484 | METHOD FOR VACUUM CONCENTRATION - Vacuum concentrator, comprising a vacuum chamber with a closure which may be sealed in an airtight manner, a centrifuge rotor arranged in the vacuum chamber with at least one receiver for at least one vessel for samples to be dried, a drive motor arranged outside the vacuum chamber for driving the centrifuge rotor, a vacuum pump connected to the vacuum chamber, a tempering device associated with the vacuum chamber for tempering the at least one sample in the vacuum chamber, a pressure sensor associated with the vacuum chamber for detecting the pressure inside the vacuum chamber and an electrical control and evaluating device which is connected to the drive motor, the vacuum pump, the tempering device and the pressure sensor, for detecting the end point of the vacuum concentration by means of the pressures detected by the pressure sensor in the vacuum chamber and terminating the vacuum concentration when the end point is determined. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304485 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A substrate processing method and apparatus which can remove an anti-drying liquid, which has entered a three-dimensional pattern with recessed portions formed in a substrate, in a relatively short time. The substrate processing method includes the steps of: carrying a substrate, having a three-dimensional pattern formed in a surface, into a processing container, said pattern being covered with an anti-drying liquid that has entered the recessed portions of the pattern; heating the substrate and supplying a pressurizing gas or a fluid in a high-pressure state into the processing container, thereby forming a high-pressure atmosphere in the processing container before the anti-drying liquid vaporizes to such an extent as to cause pattern collapse and bringing the anti-drying liquid into a high-pressure state while keeping the liquid in the recessed portions of the pattern; and thereafter discharging a fluid in a high-pressure state or a gaseous state from the processing container. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304486 | Drying Silicon Particles and Recovering Solvent - Apparatus to dry milled silicon particles has solvent spray nozzles, solvent drainage, gas inlet, and gas exhaust. This drying can occur, for example, following an acid etch and a deionized water rinse. The drying apparatus is an enclosed system with a lid that contains a solvent feeding tube and exhaust ventilation. This enclosed system design creates an effective low temperature drying system in an inert atmosphere. The apparatus can handle a variety of different particle sizes, inhibits the growth of surface oxides on the particles by using lower temperatures, and allows reuse of solvent. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304487 | CLOTHES DRYER APPARATUS WITH IMPROVED LINT REMOVAL SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for removing lint from air that is discharged from a clothes dryer uses a lint filtration housing mounted on the frame of the clothes dryer, the filtration housing having an interior that contains a filter for removing lint from the dryer exhaust air flow stream. The housing provides an influent fitting for transmitting heating exhaust air from the drying chamber to the housing interior. An ambient air supply enables ambient air to be added to the filtration housing interior. One or more vanes is provided that create an annular vortex within the filtration housing interior. The flow of the annular vortex within the filtration housing interior can be between about 500 and 3,000 cubic feet per second. A flow line transmits pre-heated air from the filtration housing interior to the dryer interior. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304488 | METHOD AND FACILITY FOR DRYING SLURRY-LIKE MATERIALS, IN PARTICULAR SLUDGE FROM WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS - The invention relates to a method for drying slurry-like materials, in particular sludge from wastewater treatment plants, including two drying stages, namely: a first indirect drying stage ( | 2012-12-06 |
20120304489 | FOOTWEAR PROMOTING NATURAL MOTION - A shoe is designed to enable unhindered natural foot motion between the foot and the ground. The shoe is constructed with a cupped heel, a contoured arch, a radiused forepart and neutral heel/forefoot position to create a foot bed that anatomically cradles a wearer's foot. A soft, flexible strobel stitched insole is added, which utilizes encapsulated high resiliency foam. The outsole is sculpted to have rounded natural edges and an anatomically correct flex location toward the forefoot of the shoe where softer, more flexible materials are used. The outsole is further designed with harder, protective materials strategically placed in high ground-contact areas to deliver protection and support. An optional midfoot support element may be positioned between the insole and outsole to control torsional stiffness. Upper materials are selected to minimize restriction of movement and promote breathability. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304490 | ORTHOTIC INSERT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides orthotic inserts which are designed to accommodate a wide range of individuals in ready-made shoes. The orthotic inserts are compatible with a variety of shoe sizes and styles and provide a cost efficient alternative to custom made orthotics. The invention further provides methods for manufacturing the orthotic inserts in an efficient continuously automated manner. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304491 | Heel Counter Structure for a Shoe - The heel counter structure includes a sole plate provided at least at the heel region of the shoe and having a peripheral portion. The peripheral portion is upraised along the heel region of the shoe so as to enclose the lower portion of the heel portion of the foot of the wearer. The heel structure also includes a pair of heel counter portions provided on the medial and lateral sides of the heel region of the shoe so as to sandwich the heel portion of the foot sideways. The heel counter portions are coupled to the peripheral portion of the sole plate at the lower ends of the heel counter portions so that the heel counter portions can tilt inwardly and outwardly independently of the sole plate. The heel counter portions are separated from the peripheral portion of the sole plate except the lower ends of the heel counter portions. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304492 | LAST, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE LAST AND FOOTWEAR MADE FROM THE LAST - Provided are a last for making an article of footwear, an article of footwear that is made from the last and a method for manufacturing the last. The last has dimensions defined by a last length, a joint girth, an instep girth and a heel breadth. In the last, a ratio of the last length to the joint girth is between 0.920 and 0.976, a ratio of the last length to the instep girth is between 0.945 and 1.006, and a ratio of the last length to the heel breadth is between 0.255 and 0.259. The last can provide a shape suitable for comfortably accommodating the elderly foot. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304493 | Fashion Shoe Having A Removable Insole and Footbed Cover - The present invention generally provides a woman's fashion shoe with a removable insole fitted inside a sleeve so as to appear as part of the shoe. The sleeve both conceals the insole and holds it in place. The invention allows women to wear fashion shoes comfortably with prescription or off the shelf orthotics. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304494 | ALUMINUM SHOE OUTER SOLE AND HEEL - An aluminum shoe. An aluminum outer sole has a top side, a bottom side and at least two bends to follow the contour of a wearer's foot. An aluminum heel is welded to the bottom of the aluminum outer sole. A flexible, cushioned inner sole is glued to the top side of the aluminum outer sole. A foot retention means for holding the foot onto the inner sole is connected to the inner sole. In a preferred embodiment a front heel and a rear heel are welded to the bottom side of the outer sole. Also, in a preferred embodiment, three bends are placed into the outer sole to better follow the contour of the wearer's foot. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304495 | FOOTWEAR HAVING A SOLE ASSEMBLY WITH A CONCAVE CHASSIS FOR A WELT CONSTRUCTION AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Footwear assemblies with a light weight sole assembly securely attached to an upper and associated methods are described herein. In one embodiment, a footwear assembly includes an upper connected to a light weight sole assembly, wherein the sole assembly has a durable outsole securely attached to a lightweight midsole, and a lightweight cradle style chassis is attached to the midsole. The chassis has a body and sidewalls extending upwardly from the lateral and medial side portions of the body to define a concave structure that receives a portion of the upper therein. At least a portion of the upper is cemented to the chassis, and edge portions of the upper are stitched to the sidewalls of the chassis. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304496 | Automatic girth adjustable shoes - Shoe constructions which automatically adjust the effective girth of a shoe to enable the shoe to change in girth throughout a day in accordance with changes in a wearer's foot, including along the upper and lower side edges of the ball, waist, and instep of the wearer. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304497 | Closure Systems for Articles of Footwear - An article of footwear including heel portion movable relative to the forefoot portion from a first articulated configuration to a second articulated configuration is provided. An articulation assembly having a forefoot articulation member and a heel articulation member is also provided. The articulation assembly couples the forefoot portion to the heel portion and includes a hinge mechanism and a cam mechanism. The hinge mechanism may include a pin located within a socket. The cam mechanism may include a cam surface and a protrusion configured to ride on the cam surface. The article of footwear may include a locking mechanism having a first locking element that engages a second locking element in the first articulated configuration. The first locking element may be a first concavity formed in a surface and the second locking element may be a protrusion configured to extend into the first concavity in the first articulated configuration. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304498 | Interchangeable Insert System For Footwear - An insert system for an article of footwear includes an outer assembly, a first insert assembly and a second insert assembly. The outer assembly is configured to interchangeably receive the first insert assembly and the second insert assembly. The first insert assembly includes a first sleeve member and a first midsole configured to provide enhanced cushioning and support. The first sleeve member includes a tongue and a fastening member that wraps around the tongue. The second insert assembly includes a second sleeve member and a second midsole configured to enhance speed. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304499 | Transferable, Independently Attachable, Self Supporting Footwear Wrap For Stylish Decoration - A footwear wrap for decorative attachment to footwear and the wearer's leg without the need for any fasteners fixed to the footwear. A fabric strap has a central fastener, such as a buttonhole, which permits a central portion of the strap to be secured to a footwear component. The strap, after being looped around a shoe attachment point, can have its end threaded through the enclosed hole and its central region tightened around the attachment point. A first two part fastener has connectable male and female components that are longitudinally spaced from the central fastener on one side of the central fastener for permitting the strap to be attached to itself by the first two part fastener. A second, similar, two part fastener is longitudinally spaced on the opposite side of the central fastener for a similar purpose. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304500 | Magnetic Shoe Insert System - This invention includes embodiments which disclose a magnetic sole insert system wherein there are a plurality of magnets embedded within a shoe insert base and wherein the angle of the magnetic axis of each of the plurality of magnets to other magnets in the plurality of magnets is random in both two and in three dimensions. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304501 | Article of Footwear with Support Columns Having Portions with Different Resiliencies and Method of Making Same - An article of footwear includes an upper; a midsole positioned beneath the upper and including a plurality of support members, at least one support member being formed of a lower portion formed of a first material, and an upper portion positioned above the lower portion and formed of a second material, the second material having a higher resiliency than that of the first material. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304502 | Air Pedipad - The invention provides a foot covering to protect one's feet from the surface contamination of public floors. The Air Pedipad is a one size fits all adhesive pad which adheres to one's skin or sock. The Air Pedipad is composed of recycled paper and a light adhesive to attach to the barefoot or sock. The Air Pedipad possesses an antimicrobial material that inhibits fatty acid synthesis in bacteria and prevents makes pathogen growth impossible. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304503 | OUTER SOLE OF A CLIMBING SHOE - Outer sole of a climbing shoe made of a flexible natural or synthetic rubber material having the general appearance of a smooth surface, the outer sole including at least in the zone located in its front portion, grooves produced by etching. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304504 | STUD - According to the present invention there is provided a stud | 2012-12-06 |
20120304505 | RETROFITTED EXCAVATOR TOOTH ATTACHMENT - An excavator implement attachment system can include a tooth having a pocket formed therein, an insert received in a recess formed in an adaptor nose and a threaded fastener which releasably secures the tooth on the nose, the fastener having a helical thread formed thereon which is eccentric relative to a fastener body. A tooth can include a pocket with at least one side wall which has an insert-receiving recess and generally planar insert-engaging interface surfaces formed therein, with one interface surface resisting rotation of the tooth about a longitudinal axis in one direction, and another interface surface resisting rotation of the tooth about the longitudinal axis in an opposite direction. An excavator tooth can include a pocket bounded by opposing side walls, with at least one of the side walls having an insert-receiving recess internally formed thereon, whereby the recess receives an insert installed in an adaptor nose. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304506 | MOUNTING OF WEAR MEMBERS - An excavator tooth assembly comprises a first wear member and a second wear member. The second wear member is releasably mountable on the first wear member. The first wear member has a lock face. The second wear member also has a lock face. The lock face of the first wear member opposes the lock face of the second wear to define a lock passage therebetween when the second wear member is mounted on the first wear member. The excavator tooth assembly includes a lock pin which is adapted to be received in the lock passage to releasably secure the second wear member to the first wear member. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304507 | Structure of Bucket Tooth for Construction Tools - An improved structure of bucket tooth for construction tools includes an adapter and a bucket tooth mounted on the adapter. The adapter has an accommodating room and a fixing section. Both side of the bucket tooth have a hole, respectively. An engaging unit is disposed at the accommodating room and the fixing section of the adapter and between the holes of the bucket tooth. The engaging unit includes a lock, an elastic element, and a fixing element. The end of the lock protruding from the accommodating room has an outer angle facing the fixing part to urge against the inner angle in the corresponding hole of the bucket tooth. The lock can thus position the bucket tooth on the adapter and maintains no impact gap between them. When the engaging unit loses its effect, the fixing element prevents the bucket tooth from falling off the adapter. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304508 | A WEAR MEMBER ASSEMBLY - A wear member assembly for a lip of an earth excavating device comprises a first wear member, a second wear member and a retaining pin. The first wear member is mounted to the lip. The first wear member includes a boss extending outwardly from one of its opposite sides. The second wear member is mounted adjacent the first wear member. The second wear member includes a socket in one of its sides. The socket is adapted to receive the boss of the first wear member. The second wear member includes a retaining pin passage in communication with the socket. The retaining pin is removably located in the retaining pin passage. The retaining pin has a first bearing face adapted to oppose and engage a face of the boss received in the socket and a second bearing face which bears against a load bearing face of the retaining pin passage. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304509 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FOAM GREETING CARD - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304510 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304511 | Method and Image for Representing Wine - The invention discloses an image for representing a wine, which includes an image that includes at least one illustration of an item, and each item indicating at least one charactenstic of the wine. The image is adapted to be provided in printed, electronic and/for digital format. The characteristic is a member selected from the group consisting of the flavour of the wine, the body of the wine; and the acidity of the wine. The image assists persons who have not tasted the wine to imagine an interpretation of the flavour of the wine. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304512 | ADVANCED PHOTOLUMINESCENT COMPONENTS AND FORMULATION/FABRICATION METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A photoluminescent device and a photoluminescent exit sign. The photoluminescent device includes a polymer matrix having a light-emitting exterior surface for emission of photoluminescent light therefrom. The photoluminescent device has a plurality of UV or visible-light excited phosphor particles included in the polymer matrix. The phosphor particles have a concentration greater in an exterior region of the polymer matrix proximate the light-emitting exterior surface than in an interior region of the polymer matrix. The exit sign includes at least two plates interlocked together with at least one typographical character disposed on the plates. The typographical character is formed from the polymer matrix containing the phosphor particles. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304513 | ILLUMINATED DEVICE - An illuminating device is provided, including a first informational block and a second informational block. The first informational block may include an informational communication. The informational communication may include at least one graphic illustration having a defined graphic area. The panel may be positioned such that at least a portion of the informational communication is substantially visible through the viewing plane. The second informational block may include a sponsor communication. The information blocks may be encompassed by a frame and be illuminated by a light emitting source within the frame. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304514 | Multi-Sheet Advertising System - A point of purchase signage system for application upon a point of purchase unit includes a multiple sheet package having multiple distinct graphics for selective display at the point of purchase. The signage system may employ one or more packages in combination to involve a variety of advertising schemes. The signage system facilitates efficient marketing updates at the point of purchase. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304515 | TRADESHOW DISPLAY SYSTEM - A variety of configurations are disclosed for modular tradeshow display systems that can be assembled without the use of tools or other specialized machinery. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304516 | SUPPORT MECHANISM WITH MOUNTING MEMBER ROTATINGLY RECEIVED IN SUPPORT SEAT - A support mechanism includes a hinge assembly, a hollow support seat, a positioning member and a mounting member. The support seat includes a plurality of restricting portions and a plurality of support portions corresponding to the restricting portions, the restricting portions and the support portions cooperatively defining a receiving space therebetween. The support seat further defines a positioning hole in the circumferential wall thereof, the positioning hole communicating with the receiving space. The positioning member is received in the positioning hole. The mounting member is connected to the hinge assembly and includes a peripheral position portion, the position portion is capable of passing the restricting portions when inserted into the support seat and rotating within the receiving space to a predetermined position in which the positioning member is engagable with the position portion of the mounting member to fix the hinge assembly to the support seat. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304517 | NAMEPLATE ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE, CAMERA PLATFORM APPARATUS, AND CAMERA APPARATUS - A nameplate attachment structure enables a nameplate to be attached in at least two variations of postures to a chassis outer surface of an apparatus, the nameplate being formed of an elastic body, the nameplate including: a shaft projected on a rear surface of an indication surface and having a distal end including a locking stop; and at least two engagement pieces respectively having hook projections, the chassis outer surface including: a support hole through which the shaft is inserted; and at least two engagement holes engageable with the engagement pieces. When the shaft is inserted through the support hole, the locking stop restricts movement of the nameplate in a direction in which the shaft extends, and when the engagement pieces are inserted through the engagement holes, the hook projections are engaged with the engagement holes so that the nameplate is attached to the chassis outer surface. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304518 | FIREARM WITH ENHANCED RECOIL AND CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS - The invention comprises improved designs in a recoil control device comprising a bolt and slider for use in a variety of firearms. In one embodiment, the bolt and slider are articulated so that the displacement of the bolt results in a force component accompanying the slider as it moves along a slider path that traverses a line formed by a linear firing axis of the barrel of the firearm. The slider can have additional structural and functional features, including stabilizing features, vibrational damping elements, elements of the fire control mechanism, and devices to manage the peak impulse of the slider movement as it contacts a base or terminus point. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304519 | BREECH PLUG - A muzzle loading firearm has a barrel with a bore on a bore axis, and has a muzzle end and a breech end. A frame is connected to the barrel, and has a breech face. The frame moves between an open position in which the breech face is away from the breech end of the barrel, and a closed position in which the breech face abuts the breech end of the barrel. A breech plug is removably attached to the barrel, and is connected to the barrel by way of interrupted, or multistart threads, or locking lugs. The breech plug may have a rear face that abuts the breech face when the frame is closed, so that a primer contained in a primer pocket in the rear of the breech plug is fully supported on all sides. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304520 | PRECISION RIFLE CHASSIS SYSTEM - A rifle assembly includes a central chassis having a vertically aligned opening and a pair of slots extending from the sidewalls into the opening. An action has a pair of projections engageable with the at slots in the chassis and is removably securable within the chassis. The action is insertable into and removable from above the chassis, with the action axis at an angle to the chassis axis, to engage the respective action and chassis slot and projection. The action is rotatable with respect to the chassis upon engagement of the respective action and chassis slot and projection to align the axes of the action and chassis and lock the action to the chassis against rotation and removal. A resilient material is disposed between the chassis and action to load the action to the chassis with a force in excess of recoil force of the action. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304521 | Decoy reflection and shadow - An artificial reflection or dark shadow to be used in avian or animal attracting activities is disclosed. The artificial reflection or shadow may be used by itself or attached as to a floating waterfowl decoy which simulates the colored reflection off of the water or the dark shadow as a live bird would have. The decoy reflection and shadow can be used either floating on the water surface or by itself. The Reflection and Shadow can be of varying lengths and widths to simulate the shadow and/or reflection at differing times of the day and at different sun potions. The Reflection and Shadow could be of the entire aerial view of the bird or just a side view. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304522 | POLE FOR USE TO PULL IN A JUG OR NOODLE WHILE FISHING - A pole with a device on one end thereof is adapted to hook or grab a line that is attached to a jug or noodle to allow the user to pull in the jug or noodle without having to lean over the side of a boat and physically grab the jug or noodle from the water. The pole of the present invention will allow all anglers, including the young, elderly and others, to enjoy the fun, action and excitement of jug fishing without the fear of losing one's balance when retrieving the jug or noodle. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304523 | FISH LURE - A fishing lure is made of a heat-moldable material. A person can warm the lure and then form the lure to have a desired shape. The lure holds its shape after it has cooled. In some embodiments material of the lure body is transparent and the lure includes a sheet of graphics which can be seen when the lure body is observed. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304524 | LURE - The invention relates to fishing, in particular, artificial baits, namely, the oscillating lures, and can be used by amateur fishermen while fishing. The lure comprises the elongated body with a weight, an opening for attaching a fishing line and at least one hook. The front, lower or tail portion of the body is provided with a plate holder having a ring at the end, said ring passing with a gap through two openings which are divided by a crosspiece and are arranged in the middle part of the plate on the vertical or horizontal axis at equal proximity to the center of symmetry thereof. The lateral portions of the plate are symmetrically convex (curved) relative to the vertical axis. The plate is fastened in an articulated manner to the ring and can be inclined in different planes from a central position perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the lure, with the convex (curved) lateral portions of the plate being pointed forward in the direction of the lure movement. The result is a lure that works very effectively and carries out its function at a minimal execution rate, with a wide range of oscillations, namely, from aggressively vibrating oscillations with a high frequency and low amplitude to the oscillations working more gently and at a low frequency with an increase in the oscillation amplitude and without tangling the fishing line around the hook, and which would have ability of providing effective oscillations under condition of changing direction and speed of movement. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304525 | Versatile Fishing Strike Indicator - A strike indicator has a hollow plastic spherical body with an opening through which water can flow into the body to weight the body for spin cast fishing and out of which water can be removed from the body for fly cast fishing. An easily manipulable thumbscrew can engage the opening to selectively block the opening while trapping a fishing line between a grommet on the thumbscrew and the spherical body to hold the strike indicator onto the fishing line. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304526 | 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. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304527 | Apparatus, Method and Kit for Extermination of Pests - An apparatus, method and kit for the extermination of pests, including animal pests such as vermin. The invention relates generally to a spring-less extermination apparatus which kills pests with stretchable rings. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304528 | Packaged Terminal Climate Unit for Pest Control - In certain embodiments, a packaged terminal device for killing pests in an affected area includes a housing configured to be positioned at least partially within an affected area, a fan positioned within the housing, and one or more heating elements positioned within the housing. The fan is operable to draw a flow of air from the affected area into the housing. The one or more heating elements are operable to generate heated air by transferring heat to the flow of air. The packaged terminal device further includes a control unit operable to control the operation of the one or more heating elements in order to cause the packaged terminal device to operate in either a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, the operation of the one or more heating elements is controlled such that sufficient heated air is generated to heat at least a portion of the affected area to a temperature less than or equal to a first predefined temperature. In the second mode, the operation of the one or more heating elements is controlled such that sufficient heated air is generated to heat at least a portion of the affected area to a temperature greater than or equal to a second predefined temperature, the second predefined temperature being greater than the first predefined temperature. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304529 | Temperature-Optimized Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass - A process is disclosed for converting lignocellulosic material to liquid fuels. In the process the cellulose is dissolved in an Ionic Liquid. The conversion process may comprise pyrolysis, thermal cracking, hydrocracking, catalytic cracking, hydrotreatment, or a combination thereof. Undissolved lignin is removed from the Ionic Liquid medium, and is converted in a separate conversion process. The Ionic Liquid preferably is an inorganic molten salt hydrate. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304530 | Bio-Oil Upgrading Process - A method for upgrading pyrolysis oil into a hydrocarbon fuel involves obtaining a quantity of pyrolysis oil, separating the pyrolysis oil into an organic phase and an aqueous phase, and then upgrading the organic phase into a hydrocarbon fuel by reacting the organic phase with hydrogen gas using a catalyst. The catalyst used in the reaction includes a support material, an active metal and a zirconia promoter material. The support material may be alumina, silica gel, carbon, silicalite or a zeolite material. The active metal may be copper, iron, nickel or cobalt. The zirconia promoter material may be zirconia itself, zirconia doped with Y, zirconia doped with Sc and zirconia doped with Yb. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304531 | LIQUID FUEL COMPOSITIONS - A liquid fuel composition is provided containing:
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20120304532 | Multifunctional Cooling Additives For Middle Distillates, Having An Improved Flow Capability - The present invention relates to cooling additives for middle distillates, containing A) at least one polyester of formula (A1) wherein one of the radicals R | 2012-12-06 |
20120304533 | Compact Fire Log - A fire log has one or several longitudinal incisions, which penetrate the log but do not reach the side surface and intersect in the log's midsection. A lower part of the log has at least one air duct from the side surface to the log's midsection in case the log is set on a surface which obstructs airflow to the log's lower part. The log's midsection contains an ignition device, which can be an ignition strip, tablet, briquette or other that has been permeated with an ecologically friendly inflammable substance that burns fast and evenly. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304534 | CHARCOAL HAVING ENCAPSULATED IGNITER MATERIAL - The properties of charcoal can be improved by providing microcapsules containing an ignitable material on or within the charcoal. The microcapsules can be made of polyacrylate and the ignitable material includes hydrocarbons such as a paraffin combination, alcohols, and combinations. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304535 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING ENGINEERED FUEL FEED STOCKS FROM WASTE MATERIAL - Systems and methods for producing engineered fuels from solid waste material are described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a waste stream at a multi-material processing platform and separating the waste stream to remove non-processable waste and marketable recyclables. The method further includes conveying processable materials to a material classification system and incorporating additives to produce an engineered fuel from the constituents of the waste stream. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304536 | Systems and Methods for Producing Engineered Fuel Feed Stocks from Waste Material - Systems and methods for producing engineered fuels from solid waste material are described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a waste stream at a multi-material processing platform and separating the waste stream to remove non-processable waste and marketable recyclables. The method further includes conveying processable materials to a material classification system and incorporating additives to produce an engineered fuel from the constituents of the waste stream. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304537 | COAL DECOMPOSITION METHOD AND EQUIPMENT IN CYCLE HEATING GAS STYLE - The invention discloses a coal decomposition method and equipment in cycle heating gas style. The coal decomposition equipment can avoid introducing impurity, ensure a pure decomposed gas and keep continuous heating without extrinsic heat source, which includes an airtight kiln body with coal inlet and coal outlet; a facility for impelling and decomposing coal set in the kiln body; a coal decomposed gas collecting pipe set in one end of the airtight kiln body, and a high temperature gas input pipe set in the other end of the airtight kiln body; wherein the coal decomposed gas collecting pipe is connected with a post-processing facility and communicates with the high temperature gas input pipe through a circle pipe, and the circle pipe and/or the high temperature gas input pipe comprises a heating device. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304538 | CONFIGURATION OF CONTACTING ZONES IN VAPOR-LIQUID CONTACTING APPARATUSES - Vapor-liquid contacting apparatuses comprising a primary contacting zone and a secondary contacting zone are disclosed. A representative secondary contacting zone is a secondary absorption zone, such as a finishing zone for subsequent contacting of the vapor effluent from the primary contacting zone to further remove impurities and achieve a desired purity of purified gas exiting the secondary absorption zone. The secondary contacting zone is disposed below the primary contacting zone, such that the secondary contacting zone, which must operate efficiently in removing generally trace amounts of remaining impurities, is more protected from movement than the more elevated, primary or initial contacting stages for bulk impurity removal. The apparatuses are therefore especially beneficial in offshore applications where they are subjected to rocking. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304539 | PRODUCTION OF A MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN AND NATURAL GAS - The present subject matter relates to a process of reforming a natural gas stream by steam. The reforming is carried out at a temperature within a predetermined range to form a substantially carbon monoxide free product mixture of hydrogen and natural gas. The reforming is carried out in presence of a nickel-based catalyst. The temperature is controlled in a range of about 350° C. to about 390° C. The reforming can be started or stopped or its rate can be varied, based on an outflow demand of the product mixture of hydrogen and natural gas. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304540 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR GASIFYING BIOMASS - Disclosed area process and a system for gasifying biomass to obtain a combustible gas for combustion in an engine. Further, a method and a purification system for removing tar components from a combustible gas having a temperature above its dew-point are disclosed. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304541 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING LATERAL DISPLACEMENT OF A MOVABLE PARTITION - Apparatuses, methods and systems for directionally controlling a movable partition are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for controlling lateral displacement of a movable partition includes a bracket, a roller assembly, a first attachment bracket, and a second attachment bracket. The roller assembly is coupled to the bracket and includes a roller element. The first attachment bracket attaches to a first panel of the movable partition and is configured for hinged coupling to a first side of the bracket such that a first pivot line substantially coincides with a centerline of the first panel. The second attachment bracket attaches to a second panel of the movable partition and is configured hinged coupling to a second side of the bracket such that a second pivot line substantially coincides with a centerline of the second panel. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304542 | DOOR LOCK RETAINER - A door lock retainer may include a door-latch-mechanism frame, a retainer, and a door-lock cylinder. The door-latch-mechanism frame may support a linkage and include a landing surface. The retainer may include an aperture and a first surface engaging the landing surface and restricting deflection of the linkage. The door-lock cylinder may be received in the aperture and supported by the retainer. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304543 | MOVABLE BARRIER SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly for an upward acting door that is positionable between an open and closed position. The seal assembly contains a base member having a first and second flexible sealing member extending therefrom for sealing engagement with the door. The base member is mounted adjacent the door to facilitate sliding engagement between the door and the first and second seal members as the door is moved between the open and closed positions. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304544 | Cubic Boron Nitride Sintered Body and Coated Cubic Boron Nitride Sintered Body and Preparation Processes Thereof - A cubic boron nitride sintered body is excellent in wear resistance. The cubic boron nitride sintered body has about 30 to about 70% by volume of cubic boron nitride; and as the reminder, a binder phase having at least one selected from an oxide, carbide, nitride and boride of Ti, Al, Zr, Y, Ce, Mg or Ca and mutual solid solutions thereof; and inevitable impurities, wherein the cubic boron nitride sintered body contains α-type Al | 2012-12-06 |
20120304545 | NANO-DIAMOND DISPERSION SOLUTION AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - The present invention relates to a nano-diamond dispersion solution and a method of preparing the same. The method of preparing a nano-diamond dispersion solution comprises the following steps: providing a nano-diamond aggregation; mixing the nano-diamond aggregation with a metal hydroxide solution and stirring the mixture such that the nano-diamond aggregation is separated, to obtain a mixture solution; stabilizing the mixture solution such that the mixture solution is separated into a supernatant and precipitates; and extracting the supernatant and precipitates. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304546 | Method and Apparatus for Making a Fixed Abrasive Wire - A method and apparatus for making a fixed abrasive grain wire includes, at first, inserting a wire through a sleeve that includes at least one aperture defined therein. Then, both of the wire and the sleeve are located in electroplating or electro-less plating liquid that includes abrasive grains blended therein. Finally, electroplating or electro-less plating is executed to fix some of the abrasive grains to the wire. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304547 | SUPERHARD CONSTRUCTION - The present disclosure generally relates to constructions including a body of polycrystalline diamond (PCD) material attached to a substrate. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304548 | SEATING SYSTEM - An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another. At least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser having a drive system. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304549 | Handmade Structure System - A system of prefabricated modular components, designed to fit and connect together using no tools other than human hands, allowing persons with little or no construction experience to assemble floored/partitioned/roofed structures of variable shape and surface area. Flooring panels are inserted and secured into flooring frames that have been inserted and secured into frame connectors. Flooring frames may be anchored into an outdoor installation surface for long term use. Certain configurations of the frame connector allow for the installation of variable height partition supports, as well as partition panels. A special configuration of the flooring frame allows for wheeled implement/conveyance access to the floored surface from the surrounding surface. Open, unfloored areas may be created within the periphery of a structure. Roof Panels are installed onto and supported by Roof Brackets, Roof Beams and Integrated Gutter Sections. Precipitation is conveyed to Downspout Pipes and Fittings via Downspouts. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304550 | ELEVATOR DOOR FRAME - An elevator shaft closure, which separates an elevator shaft of a building from a story of the building, has a door frame. An elevator control arrangement is arranged in a chamber of the door frame, wherein the elevator control arrangement includes an elevator control unit and at least one electronic power unit for operation of an elevator motor. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304551 | Rotatable Hunting Blind - A hunting blind rotates 360 degrees to provide a hunter with unobstructed views. A rotatable enclosure rotates atop a base that is affixed to the ground for stability. The rotatable enclosure contains a seat rigidly affixed to a back wall, a top rotatably affixed to the back wall, and right and left side walls hingedly affixed to the back wall. Either the right or left side wall serves as a door to allow the hunter access to enter the blind. The other side wall is rigidly connected to the seat to add stability to the enclosure. The hunter can place the blind pre-season in the middle of a field, for example, which can increase shot opportunities by providing the hunter with an expansive field of view. The component parts of the blind are generally lightweight, and the blind can therefore be easily transported and assembled in the field. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304552 | CARPORT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREFOR - The present disclosure relates to a modular carport structure comprising one upright member ( | 2012-12-06 |
20120304553 | DRILLING RIG SYSTEM WITH SELF-ELEVATING DRILL FLOOR - A transportable drilling rig having a self-elevating drill floor includes a base structure comprising multiple base towers that can be transported to a wellsite and positioned around an intended wellbore location. A horizontal base frame is installed between lower regions of the towers to form a stable rig base structure, and a drill floor can then be constructed over the base frame and between the base towers. A suitable rig mast can then be erected on the drill floor. Floor-lifting cables are anchored to upper regions of the base towers and disposable around corresponding sheave assemblies associated with the drill floor. The free ends of the floor-lifting cables can be engaged by the traveling block in the rig mast, whereupon the rig's drawworks can be actuated to elevate the drill floor and mast as required and then locked to the base towers. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304554 | COLLAR FOR A CONCRETE LIFTING ANCHOR - A collar for a concrete component lifting anchor including an attachment portion for attaching the collar to the lifting anchor, and an abutment portion adapted to provide a clutch abutment surface for limiting rotation of a clutch relative to the lifting anchor. | 2012-12-06 |
20120304555 | SIDE WALL SUPPORT PIER AND METHOD FOR FOUNDATION OF MANUFACTURED BUILDING - An apparatus for supporting a lateral portion of a manufactured building having a support beam, comprising a ground member for being received on a ground surface and a joist bracket attached to at least one joist in a lateral portion of the manufactured building. A pivotably attached joist tube disposed in a first position between the ground member and the joist bracket is longitudinally movable to a second position for bearing forcibly therebetween and thereby supporting the lateral portion of the manufactured building. A method of supporting a lateral portion of a manufactured building having a support beam is disclosed. | 2012-12-06 |