50th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110304086 | SHADOW FRAME AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A shadow frame and a method of manufacturing the shadow frame are disclosed. The shadow frame is utilized in photoelectrical semiconductor manufacturing processes and is utilized for fixing a glass substrate by combing with a support base used to carry the glass substrate. The shadow frame has a plurality of frame components and welding parts, and the frame components are adjoined at the welding parts to form the shadow frame. The provided shadow frame and its manufacturing method are capable of improving the utility rate of the substrate used to manufacture the shadow frame, avoiding a waste of the substrate, and thereby capable of reducing the manufacturing cost. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304087 | LOG SPLITTER CRADLE - A log splitter cradle assembly is described. The log splitter cradle assembly generally comprises a cradle base, a cradle base attachment assembly, and a pair of cradle sidewall assemblies. Simply stated, the log splitter cradle assembly of an embodiment may detachably engage a portable log splitter assembly to increase the safety and efficiency of the log splitter assembly. More specifically, the log splitter cradle assembly may removably couple to the log splitter base of the log splitter assembly to improve the guidance of a log prior to being split, during the split, and after the split. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304088 | POSITIONING FIXTURE - A positioning fixture includes a base and a holder. The base defines an arcuate notch and plurality of slots therein. At least one projection protrudes from the holder. The at least one projection is selectively received in one of the slots to allow the holder to hold a workpiece at a predetermined angle relative to the base. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304089 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, AND SHEET PROCESSING METHOD - A sheet processing apparatus includes a support unit on which sheets are stacked together as a sheet stack, first and second binding units that bind the sheet stack as first and second sheet stacks, respectively, an arranging unit that arranges the first and second sheet stacks such that an area through which the first sheet stack passes and an area through which a portion of the second sheet stack at which the second sheet stack has been bound passes do not overlap and such that, in a transporting path of the first and second sheet stacks, an area through which the first sheet stack passes and an area through which the portion of the second sheet stack passes are located at different positions in a direction that crosses the transporting path, and a transporting unit that transports one of the first and second sheet stack disposed at different positions. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304090 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, AND SHEET PROCESSING METHOD - A sheet processing apparatus includes a support unit on which sheets are stacked together as a sheet stack and aligned; first and second binding units that respectively perform first and second binding processes to bind the sheet stack as first and second sheet stacks; a transporting unit that transports the first and second sheet stacks from the support unit toward first and second paths, respectively, which are in opposite directions; a reversing-and-transporting unit arranged at the second path, the reversing-and-transporting unit transporting and reversing the second sheet stack; a first output tray arranged at the first path, the first sheet stack being transported to the first output tray by the transporting unit; and a second output tray arranged at the second path, the second sheet stack being reversed and transported to the second output tray by the reversing-and-transporting unit. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304091 | PAPER-SHEET COUNTING MACHINE - A paper-sheet counting machine ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110304092 | Automatic document feeder and image forming apparatus including the same - An automatic document feeder includes a separating and feeding unit which has a separating member and a paper feeding member coming into contact with the separating member at a predetermined separating pressure, and separates and feeds an original sheet by sheet from a bundle of originals placed on an original placing table; a conveying unit which conveys the original separated by the separating and feeding unit toward a scanning position; a separating pressure switching unit which applies and releases the separating pressure and which is controlled by a control unit to release the separating pressure after a leading edge of a preceding sheet of the original has passed through the separating and feeding unit and to apply the separating pressure before a sheet of original separated and fed next to the preceding sheet of original is fed from the bundle of original to the separating and feeding unit. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304093 | Apparatus for Detecting Media Edges in a Media Input Tray - A media picking device for an image forming apparatus having a sensing mechanism for detecting the leading and trailing edge of a sheet of media being picked while in a media input tray. The device comprises an arm rotatably positioned to engage a stack of media sheets in a media input tray, a pick shaft rotatably connected to one end of the arm; a pick tire disposed on the pick shaft for contacting and picking the top-most media sheet; and a sensing mechanism comprising a sensor and a flag positioned adjacent the pick tire and moveable between at least two positions, the flag having a first end for contacting the surface of a media sheet being picked; the flag moving from a first position to a second position when the leading edge of the media sheet being picked passes by and moving from the second position to the first position when the trailing edge of the media sheet being picked passes by, wherein the sensor senses the movement of the flag when the flag moves between the first and second positions with the sensing mechanism providing an output signal corresponding to the movement of the flag. The sensor is one of a photointerrupter, a proximity sensor, a potentiometer, and a switch. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304094 | DOCUMENT FEEDER, IMAGE READER, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A document feeder includes a document placing portion, a pick-up roller, a pair of feed rollers, a pair of registration rollers, a document sensor, a moving mechanism, and a control portion. The pick-up roller can move between a sheet feeding position where the pick-up roller contacts with the upper surface of the document placed on a placement surface and a standby position where the pick-up roller does not contact with the upper surface of the document placed on the placement surface. The document sensor detects a document between the feed rollers and the registration rollers in a document feed direction. The moving mechanism moves the pick-up roller up and down. The control portion moves the pick-up roller up to the standby position at a timing when the leading edge of the card document reaches the document sensor in a card document mode in which card documents are successively fed. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304095 | PAPER FEEDING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND PAPER FEEDING METHOD - A paper feeding apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a pick-up roller that picks up stacked sheets; a stopper guide of which a side wall abuts on front ends of the sheets at least at a lower layer in a transport direction from among the stacked sheets; and an elevation control unit that elevates the stopper guide by interlocking with elevation of the pick-up roller. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304096 | APPARATUS FOR PLAYING BY MEANS OF LAUNCHING PROJECTILES - The present invention relates to an apparatus for playing by means of launching projectiles, comprising at least one projectile propulsion device for propelling projectiles which slide on a playing surface; a raised substrate below which the launched projectiles circulate; and a set of playing pieces, the substrate being provided with means for the detachable support of the mentioned playing pieces comprising a pedestal on which at least one playing piece is stably placed; and a corresponding actuation lever, rotatably mounted with respect to the substrate, the power arm of which extends below the substrate and is susceptible to being hit by one of the propelled projectiles, forcing the lever to suddenly rotate about its rotation shaft such that it drives the rotating pedestal or the piece placed on it. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304097 | Seven Sided Gold Die | 2011-12-15 |
20110304098 | CARD SHUFFLER WITH CARD RANK AND VALUE READING CAPABILITY - A device for forming a random set of playing cards is disclosed. The device comprises: a top surface and a bottom surface of said device. A single card receiving area is provided for receiving an initial set of playing cards. A randomizing system for randomizing the order of an initial set of playing cards, is provided. A collection surface in a card collection area for receiving randomized playing cards one at a time into the card collection area, the collection surface receiving cards so that all cards are received below the top surface of the device is also provided. An image capture device reads the rank and suit of each card before being received on the card collection surface. An elevator raises the collection surface so that at least some randomized cards are elevated at least to the top surface of the device. A processor controls operation of the device. A motor drives the elevator, wherein an encoder is provided for communication with the motor, and wherein the encoder provides a signal indicating that a shuffle has occurred. Embodiments include a processor that creates commands and then receives system signals verifying that the commands were properly executed. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304100 | Multiplayer Game - A question and answer game includes more than one answer choice to each question and each answer choice has a strategic element with a risk/reward tradeoff. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304101 | FILM RIDING PRESSURE ACTUATED LEAF SEAL ASSEMBLY - In accordance with embodiments of this invention, a pressure actuated leaf seal assembly is provided that includes film riding, hydrodynamic/hydrostatic runners under seal member leaf ends. Leaf seal assemblies according to embodiments of this invention maintain the runner away from a rotating body until adequate rotating speed is present to generate lift required to allow the runner to float on a thin film of operating fluid on the rotating body, so that the runner does not rub the rotating body. In addition, runners are attached, or added, to leaf seal members such that the runners move in a radial direction, while remaining parallel to the rotating body. In one embodiment, a runner can comprise a separate structure coupled to a leaf seal member, and in another embodiment, a runner can comprise a wear-resistant pad on a distal end of a leaf seal member. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304102 | SEAL RING AND STERN TUBE SEALING DEVICE - (Means) A seal ring in which an apex part of the key part is formed so that the cross-section profile regarding the apex part forms a reversed V-shape toward the outside in the radial direction; the summit T of the reversed V-shape is formed as the middle center T of the apex part; a step part on the front surface side of the key part and a step part on the back surface side of the key part are formed so that the width of the seal ring in the axis direction of the ship propulsion shaft becomes thinner in the transition area from the key part toward the heel part; the inner diameter of the key part at the step part on the back surface side of the key part is greater than the inner diameter of the key part at the step part on the front surface side of the key part; a lip tip of the lip part forms a V-shape protruding inward in the radial direction and a spring groove having a semicircular cross-section in which a ringed spring is formed in the lip part; the center regarding the spring groove is arranged so as to be nearer to the inboard side than the position of the lip tip, by an offset in the ship propulsion shaft axis direction, the offset being within approximately 10% of the orthogonal projection length of the lip back width. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304103 | PRE-COMPRESSED SEAL INCLUDING REMOVABLE PRE-COMPRESSION MEMBER - A seal is provided that includes a resilient, arc-shaped body having a pair of sealing portions movable between a pre-compressed state and a compressed state. A removable, arc-shaped pre-compression member slidingly engages the seal body along at least a portion of its length to hold the sealing portions in the pre-compressed state. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304104 | SPRING LOADED SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR TURBINES - A spring loaded seal assembly is disclosed for sealing a gap between adjacent turbine components. The seal assembly may generally include a turbine seal and a spring member. The turbine seal may extend between the adjacent turbine components and may be configured to seal the gap defined between the turbine components. The spring member may be configured to engage the turbine seal so as to maintain the seal in sealing engagement with the adjacent turbine components. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304105 | DIFFUSION AND SORPTION FREE GASKETS FOR GAS EXCHANGE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS - Gaskets are provided for use in gas exchange measurement systems used for photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration measurements. Novel gaskets and gasket designs are provided, including composite gasket designs, along with corresponding construction techniques, which effectively provide low diffusion through bulk material, significant reductions in interfacial diffusion, sufficient compliance to conform to surface irregularities under low applied stresses, and/or low sorption properties, particularly of H | 2011-12-15 |
20110304106 | PRESS IN PLACE SEAL - A press-in-place or “PIP” seal has a length and a cross section. The cross section, when in an uncompressed state, includes a top portion that includes a first bead and a second bead. The top portion has a seal width. The cross section further includes a bottom portion having a third bead and a fourth bead. The bottom portion has a narrow width that is narrower than the seal width. A first side surface connects the third bead with the first bead and a second side surface connecting the fourth bead with the second bead. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304107 | DEVICE FOR TREATING DISC-LIKE ARTICLES - A device for treating a disc-like article with a fluid, includes elements for dispensing a fluid onto the article and a chuck for holding and rotating the article around an axis perpendicular thereto. The chuck includes a base body, a drive ring, and gripping members for contacting the article at its edge. The gripping members are eccentrically movable with respect to the center of the article. The eccentric movement of the gripping members is driven by a drive ring rotatably mounted to the base body, so that the drive ring is rotatable against the base body around the axis. The relative rotational movement of the drive ring against the base body is carried out by either holding the base body and rotating the drive ring or by holding the drive ring and rotating the base body, whereby the to-be-held-part (drive ring or base body) is held without touching the respective to-be-held-part by magnetic force. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304108 | Chuck Device and Method of Centring an Object in a Chuck - A chuck device is disclosed having two or more jaws for gripping an object, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the rotational centre of the object gripped in the jaws. The adjustment mechanism can have two adjusting devices, which can adjust the position of the rotational centre of the gripped object after it has been gripped in the chuck, and optionally a sensor mechanism for detecting the position of the object gripped within the jaws. The chuck device can typically sense the actual rotational centre of the gripped device at the location to be cut, by obtaining the measurement information from the sensor devices, and can then move the rotational centre of the jaws gripping the object to ensure that the object is centred at the position to be cut, and not necessarily at the chuck. The chuck device is suitable for use in machining devices in which the gripped object is held stationary and the cutting tool is moved rotationally and axially, and in this case, the chuck device is employed to move the gripped object to a position that is concentric with the rotational axis of the cutting tool. However, it is also applicable to other machining devices in which the gripped object is rotated relative to a cutting tool that is moved radially and axially but is not rotated. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304109 | Triangular shaped bucket with rust resistant wheels - A bucket having a triangular shape wherein three side walls and a floor define a triangular interior volume, the bucket having wheels for facilitating moving the bucket from one location to another location, and there being a storage compartment provided in a sidewall of the bucket for storing signs, such as, for example, wet floor signs. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304110 | Carrying Cart Accommodation for Special-Needs Rider - In one aspect, the instant disclosure provides a cart including a push handle moveable from a first position to a second position; and a chair which further includes (i) a seat facing the push handle, the seat further comprising an abduction block; (ii) a safety belt; (iii) a backrest extending upwardly from the seat; and (iv) a foot rest and one or more wheels. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304111 | Child Carrier Assembly For A Shopping Cart - A child seat assembly for use in a shopping cart and secured to the hinged rear gate of the shopping cart that is configured for lifting to expose a rear opening for nesting like carts. The child seat is secured in the lower one-third portion of the shopping cart rear wall height by hinged connections, such that the seat assembly is movable between a use and a non-use configuration, and the seat assembly is suspended in position by a strut member connected to the seat back and the rear gate at a position above the seat bottom. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304112 | MODULAR CLAMP ASSEMBLY WITH MULTIPLE TOOL ATTACHMENTS - A clamp assembly including: a clamp frame including a first portion including a first opening which accepts a fastener, and a second portion interposed between the first portion and a third portion, wherein the third portion includes a second opening and a third opening, each of which accepts a fastener, a threaded rod disposed through the first portion of the clamp frame; and a clamp pad on an inner end of the clamp rod. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304113 | Laundry Buddy - The present invention, hereinafter referred as the Laundry Buddy, is a specially designed laundry basket, comprising heavy duty wheeled castors which facilitate three hundred sixty degrees of rotation and an easily attached handle that enables the user to effortlessly transport the basket about the home. The Laundry Buddy boasts a mesh-like grate on the sidewalls, facilitating the free flow of air about laundry contained within. Positioned at each end of the unit are integrated handles for use in easily lifting the basket off the ground. Further, a recessed niche is centrally positioned on one end of the unit, inside of which, a sturdy handle is easily attached via an interlocking hinged fastener. As an added design feature, this handle is comprised of retractable, telescoping components and thus rests flush against the side of the basket when not in use, extending several feet in length when fully extended to accommodate the stature of an adult user. A nonskid, oval shaped handgrip is perpendicularly attached to the top of the handle, facilitating easy maneuvering of the Laundry Buddy. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304114 | CONFIGURABLE CARGO SYSTEM FOR A PICK-UP TRUCK - A convertible and configurable cargo system for integration with pick up bed (or truck chassis): a bed rail assembly, support joists, jacks, and cargo deck. The cargo assembly frame consists of longitudinal supports and transverse joists. It has attachable wheels for rolling cargo in and out of the truck bed. With trailer tongue attachment it also serves as a utility trailer. The cargo deck is comprised of removable panels that are installed on the support joists that also may provide channels for carrying water away from the truck bed below. The removable panels are further covered with an elastomeric material to provide weather protection. For the removal of items in the bed of the truck, the panels have lift up doors with waterproof seals. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304115 | SUPPORT FOR PNEUMATIC SPRING OF WHEEL AXLE SUSPENSION - A wheel axle suspension for suspending an axle body of a wheel axle from a vehicle, comprises on both sides of the vehicle a trailing arm which extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The axle body is attached to the trailing arms. The trailing arms are each hingedly connected at the front in the direction of travel of the vehicle to a bearing bracket which is arranged on the vehicle chassis. The wheel axle suspension furthermore comprises a pneumatic spring which is operational between the trailing arm and the chassis. A pneumatic spring support arm is provided, which is coupled to the axle body for supporting an underside of the pneumatic spring. The pneumatic spring support arm is coupled to the axle body so that the pneumatic spring support arm is mountable in a plurality of orientations with respect to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304116 | TRAILER SLIDER LOCKING SYSTEM - A trailer slider locking system includes body rails longitudinally slidable relative to a suspension frame side rail. The body rails have holes providing multiple suspension positions. A pin locking system includes a pin moveable between retracted and locked positions. An end of the pin is received in one of the holes in the locked position. The pins have tapered ends so that the pin will extend through the body rail hole prior to advancing to the fully locked position. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304117 | VEHICLE WHEELED DEVICE - A vehicle wheeled device has a drive wheel, two foot pads and two support wheels. The drive wheel is adapted to drive the device along a longitudinal drive path with the foot pads being located at opposing longitudinal sides of the drive wheel. The two support wheels of the device are adapted to engage the ground face at one of the longitudinal sides of the drive wheel with the drive path being located therebetween. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304118 | CHILD-POWERED VEHICLE - A child-powered vehicle including a body, a front axle rotatably coupled to the body, a rear axle assembly pivotally coupled to the body, and a pair of pedals that drives the front axle and associated wheels for movement. The rear axle is pivotable about a steering axis to alter the orientation of the rear axle with respect to the front axle, such that the steering axis is non-parallel to the rear axle to provide a small turning radius. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304119 | Twin-Frame Bicycle - The present invention relates to a twin-frame bicycle, particularly to one that can be pedaled by two riders in side-by-side coordination so that the riders and the twin-frame bicycle will incline integrally without tumbling or overturning. At least one articulation mechanism is disposed between a primary bicycle body and an auxiliary bicycle body, wherein the articulation mechanism serves in synergy an articulation parallelogram, and a resilient tension mechanism having an elastic element is disposed between the primary bicycle body and the auxiliary bicycle body and counteracts the deformation of the articulation mechanism to maintain equilibrium. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304120 | Lubricated Guide Unit for a Motorcycle Fork Tube - A lubricated guide unit is for a motorcycle fork tube that includes an outer tube and an inner tube telescopically slidable within the outer tube. The guide unit includes upper and lower sliding bushings axially spaced apart and disposed within a cavity of the outer tube and guide sliding movement of the inner tube. A first sealing device is mounted at an open end of the outer tube and seals against the outer surface of the inner tube. A second sealing device is mounted in the outer tube and seals against the outer surface of the inner tube. The second sealing device is axially spaced from the first sealing device such that a sealed, lubrication chamber is defined between the two sealing devices and the facing circumferential surfaces of the inner and outer tubes, the two bushings being disposed within the chamber. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304121 | QUICK-RELEASE MECHANISM - The present invention provides a quick-release mechanism of assembly structure, of which said quick-release mechanism includes an exterior sleeve, expansion link sections, a threading portion of driving section, elastic part and a brake. The expansion link sections are arranged at interval into the holding space of the exterior sleeve. At least one elastic part is arranged into the holding space of the exterior sleeve, enabling retraction or protruding of the expansion link sections. The present invention is characterized in that the driving section of the brake is mated with the threading portion of driving section, so that the brake can drive the expansion link section to control the actuating state of the positioning end in either positioning or release mode. With this configuration, the users can dismantle or operate the device easily in either positioning or release mode. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304122 | Wind Turbine Nacelle, Transport System for a Wind Turbine Nacelle and Method for Transporting a Wind Turbine Nacelle - A wind turbine nacelle is provided. The wind turbine nacelle includes a longitudinal extension and a bottom part. The longitudinal extension has a rear end and a front end. At the bottom part, an opening is located which serves as an interface to a tower of a wind turbine at a designated assembly situation of the nacelle. A first detachable leg arrangement is attached to at least one of the front end and the rear end. A second detachable leg arrangement is attached at the bottom part. Further embodiments are directed to a transport system for a wind turbine nacelle and to a method for transporting a wind turbine nacelle. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304123 | CONFIGURATION OF AN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL FIFTH WHEEL LOCK CONTROL UNIT (LOCK CONTROLLER) - Invention patent application for one Lock Controller ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110304124 | SECURITY DEVICE AND CHILD STROLLER - The invention relates to a security device for preventing unexpected folding and a child stroller therewith. The security device uses a seat-plate locking part disposed on a seat plate to allow or constrain the folding of a rear leg assembly and a front leg assembly of the child stroller according to whether a child is sitting on the seat plate. When a child is sitting on the seat plate, the folding of the child stroller cannot be performed even though a frame positioning device is unlocked. Therefore, the invention can prevent a child sitting on the seat plate of the child stroller from getting hurt due to an unexpected folding of the child stroller. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304125 | COLLAPSIBLE SHOPPING CART FOR TRANSPORTING SHOPPING FROM SHOP TO CAR AND FROM CAR TO HOME - The invention relates to a collapsible shopping cart for transporting shopping from the shop to the car and from the car to the home, said cart being formed by a structure ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110304126 | INFLATABLE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY HAVING A COSMETIC COVER WITH A FLEXIBLE MOUNTING BRACKET - Inflatable airbag assemblies can be mounted on a driver's side of a vehicle within a steering wheel. A gap is formed between the airbag assembly cover and the steering wheel. Maintaining a consistent width of the gap can be accomplished with an airbag assembly that is bolted to the steering wheel by minimizing the number of components used to attach the airbag assembly to the steering wheel. A flexible airbag housing mounting bracket can be used to allow the housing and cover to be positioned and oriented within the steering wheel so that the gap between the airbag cover and the steering wheel is maintained. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304127 | ROOF STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMOBILE - A roof structure for an automobile includes an airbag | 2011-12-15 |
20110304128 | FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - There is provided a framework structure for a vehicle where two members can be welded to each other even when the two members are disposed adjacent to each other and the extending directions thereof are changed, thereby improving strength. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304129 | Combination Wheel Skirt Cover and Mud Guard - A combination vehicle wheel well cover and mud flap device, comprising a semi-circular wheel well insert and a wrap-around rear flap portion that acts as a protective guard for flying debris ejected from the rotating rear wheel. The device provides a means to customize a vehicle by providing coverage of a rear tire and rim, changing the aesthetic nature of the vehicle, while also improving aerodynamic qualities therefor and further protecting the body from ejected rocks and dirt. A wrap-around portion attaches to the vehicle wheel well and forms a rear mounted mud flap, and also provides a lip for attachment of a wheel well cover. The cover may be removably attached via a row of fasteners to allow the cover to be removed without disassembling the entire assembly. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304130 | Identifying Film for Optical Code - An identifying film for an optical code contains a book including a flexible substrate fitted thereon, and the flexible substrate including: at least one displaying area having a plurality of dots arranged therein, and each dot including various information; at least one selecting area having a number of different dot positions arranged therein; thereby, the reader allows to select the desired item on the basis of requirement, and selected data are judged via the dots in the displaying area by using other reading devices so as to generate different display effects, hence the identifying film is portable easily by reader to read more contents and information in different display types. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304131 | LABELING AND VERIFYING AN ITEM WITH AN IDENTIFIER - A system for manufacturing a label comprises a tag reader a computer, and a label writer. The tag reader determines an identifier based at least in part on a data read by the tag reader. The computer receives an identifier, a key, and a goods information and provides a message authentication code. The label writer receives the message authentication code and provides a label. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304132 | CUT AND STACK LABELS OF LAMINATED FILM - A cut and stack label includes a layer of polymer shrink film printing stock having a first face carrying a printed message and a second, opposite face, a clear polymer shrink film laminated to the first face over that printed message and a coating of an anti-static formulation over the clear polymer shrink film and/or the second face. A dusting or layer of offset powder is also provided. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304133 | CONNECTOR FOR FLUID PIPING AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector for gas piping for detachably connecting gas tubes (T) corresponding to mating pipes ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110304134 | Conduit Joint and Seal Ring - An all metal ball and socket joint for connecting two misaligned conduits in fluid-tight communication utilizes a metal seal ring having a substantially conical bore which provides a relatively flush bore profile to fluid flowing through the seal ring. The cone angle of the conical bore is chosen in accordance with the maximum misalignment expected. The seal ring is attached to the nose of the ball member preferably by bolts. Seals are pressure energized by fluid flow. An annular o-ring groove and a pressure port can be provided to allow a back seal test to be carried out during installation. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304135 | CONNECTOR - A wet-mateable connector for making a connection underwater comprises a male component | 2011-12-15 |
20110304136 | HOSE INTERVENTION CLAMP AND CLAMP SYSTEM FOR FIELD REPAIR - A hose intervention clamp is provided for clamping a hose/connection nipple assembly, wherein the hose/connection nipple assembly has a hose and a connection nipple having a locking slot. The hose intervention clamp includes a locking ring, an upper clamp portion, and a lower clamp portion pivotally connected to the upper clamp portion. The upper and lower clamp portions are pivotally moveable relative to each other from a first at least partially open position to a second locking position, and in the second locking position the upper and lower clamp portions define a recess for receiving the hose/nipple assembly. The locking ring is configured to be received in the locking slot when the upper and lower clamp portions are in the second locking position. A hose intervention clamp system includes a hose/connection nipple assembly having a hose and a connection nipple having a locking slot, and the described clamp. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304137 | CONDUIT COUPLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A coupling for conveying fluid between a component of a fluid system and an insertion end of a conduit is disclosed. Methods of manufacturing the coupling are also disclosed. A support member is rotatably disposed within the coupling. The support member also encloses one quadrant of the annular recess that receives an O-ring. Tapered inward protrusions of the coupling facilitate centering of a conduit within the coupling. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304138 | Extended flange plumbing for deep-sea oil containment - An emergency redundant mounting flange is provided for incorporation into an oil-well blow-out-preventer (BOP), enabling rapid, tight-fitting attachment of an oil containment cap over a BOP outflow port in an emergency. This flange extends radially outward from the protected port, and includes an annular region with a connection feature, such as a ring of bolt-holes, permitting cap attachment. The cap, also provided, is a barrel-shaped diameter-reduction pipe which can be connected onto the emergency mounting flange at its bottom end, and onto a standard riser pipe at its top end, thus containing or stopping the flow of oil. After installation, the cap fully encloses the protected port, while creating a tight seal with the emergency mounting flange. Extension of these methods to bell-and-spigot plumbing fixtures, including reinforced concrete pipe, is also provided. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304139 | HYBRID ENGINE-DRIVEN POWER GENERATOR - A power generator starts an engine by overcoming an inrush current occurs. A calculator ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110304140 | WIND TURBINE GENERATOR AND SOUNDNESS DIAGNOSIS METHOD THEREOF - An accumulator is provided in an oil circuit of the pressure supply device and has a gas chamber for storing the pressure generated by the oil pump. A gas pressure judgment unit judges a soundness on the gas pressure of the gas chamber of the accumulator. A pitch movement judgment unit judges whether the pitch movement is performed soundly by the oil pressure accumulated in the accumulator if the gas pressure judgment unit judges that the gas pressure is sound. A start judgment unit judges a start condition to start the gas pressure judgment unit every predetermined period or when a start switch is operated. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304141 | AC-CONNECTION OF AN OFF-SHORE WIND-PARK TO AN ON-SHORE ELECTRICITY GRID AND BOOSTER TRANSFORMER FOR SUCH AN AC-CONNECTION - The present invention relates to a method for switching-in an electricity grid of an off-shore wind park to an on-shore electricity grid, to a booster transformer modified for switching-in an electricity grid of an off-shore wind park to an on-shore electricity grid and to an AC-connection for operating an electricity grid of an off-shore wind-park switched-in to an on-shore electricity grid. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304142 | FACILITY FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM WIND - A facility for producing electrical energy has a plurality of shrouds, a plurality of wind turbines, a power system, a plurality of modules, a pivotal mounting system, and a support structure. Each shroud has a throat which increases the velocity of the prevailing wind passing through the shroud. The plurality of wind turbines are each operably positioned in the throat of one of the plurality of shrouds. The power system is adapted for converting mechanical energy from the plurality of wind turbines to electrical energy. The support tower includes a central tower for supporting the shrouds and wind turbines above the surface, and may further include peripheral towers, guys, and/or other structural components. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304143 | WIND GENERATOR FOR INSTALLATION ON A HOUSE - Apparatus ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110304144 | Method and apparatus for converting ocean wave energy into electricity - A power-generating device located in or on the surface of the ocean for generating power utilizing the energy in ocean wave motion. The device is moored to the bow and stern at ˜45° to incoming ocean waves, and with a yawing capability to adjust to change in wave direction. The device delivers power to a shore grid via a submarine cable from a generator. A rotational driving torque to the generator is produced by two long counter-rotating drive tubes, which are held by bearings in the bow hull and the stern hull of the device. As an alternative, hydraulics may be employed for energy capture and power smoothing and used to provide the rotational torque through a hydraulic motor to drive a generator. The main body is partially submerged and has multiple pod floats connected to the structure by rocker arms with bearings through which the drive tubes pass or double-acting hydraulic rams between the arms and the main body, which capture energy through pod displacement and store it in accumulators. Rotary torque of the drive tubes is produced when the pods move up and down according to motion of the waves and is transmitted to the generator to generate power. In the hydraulic case, energy is stored in accumulators as pressure due to the double-acting hydraulic pistons pumping when the pods move up and down according to the motion of the waves. Hydraulic pressure drives a pump, which provides torque to the generator. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304145 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONVERTING WAVE ENERGY INTO ROTATIONAL ENERGY - The invention discloses devices and methods for converting wave energy to rotational energy. Specifically, the invention allows for two or more flotation elements to move in opposite directions in response to a wave contacting a wave energy transducer according to embodiments of the present invention. Motion of the flotation elements leads to rotation of associated wheel assemblies, thus allowing for generation of rotational energy and by extension, electricity. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304146 | CONDUCTOR APPARATUS HAVING OPTIMIZED MAGNETIC RESISTANCE WITH RESPECT TO AT LEAST ONE MAGNETIC ELEMENT MOVING IN PROXIMITY THERETO - The conductor apparatus of the present invention remedies the drawbacks of all previously known conductor components (field coils, etc.) in electrical power generation systems, and in electromechanical systems (coil windings/stators in electrical motors, solenoids, etc.) by providing the same or greater level of Faraday induction efficiency, while optimizing (e.g., lowering) the level of magnetic resistance/reluctance with respect to relative motion between the conductor, and at least one magnetic element positioned in proximity thereto. The optimized magnetic resistance feature of the inventive conductor results from its unique geometric configuration and orientation of elements thereof, such that the novel conductor is only partially disposed proximal to one or more magnetic elements in a desirable pattern. The optimized magnetic resistance feature of the inventive conductor is extremely advantageous in that its utilization in electromechanical systems vastly increases their efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of operation, as well as lowers their cost of fabrication. In at least one inventive embodiment thereof, the inventive conductor is further improved by suspension thereof in a very cold environment during operation (such as being surrounded by a cryogenic material—liquid nitrogen, etc.) | 2011-12-15 |
20110304147 | Water Cycle Generating System - A generating system includes a base, a first water storage tank mounted on a lower portion of the base, a water tower mounted on an upper portion of the base, at least one generator unit mounted on the base and disposed between the water tower and the first water storage tank, a penstock unit connected between the water tower and the first water storage tank and passing through the generator unit, and at least one water raising device connected between the first water storage tank and the water tower to raise water from the first water storage tank to the water tower. Thus, the water raising device can pump the water from the first water storage tank into the water tower without needing any electric power so as to save the cost largely. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304148 | HYDROELECTRIC TURBINE SUPPORT SYSTEM - The present invention provides a hydroelectric turbine support system, and in particular the combination of a base on which the turbine is supported on the seabed during use, and a vessel used to transport the turbine and base to a deployment site, and which are designed to allow, when the system is docked at a quayside or the like, the base to contact the seabed during periods of low tide and to support the vessel thereon during such periods, without damage to either the base or the vessel. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304149 | WIND TURBINE COMPRISING A COOLING CIRCUIT - Wind turbine comprising a tower with an interior enclosed by a tower wall which forms a heat exchange surface in an air cooling circuit wherein the tower interior forms a channel for guiding hot air along a flow path, wherein one or more air flow deflectors are arranged within the flow path for guiding the flow towards the tower wall. The flow deflectors can for example be active flow deflectors, such as fans or blowers, or passive flow deflectors, such as one or more static flow deflector plates or vanes, forming a static mixer element. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304150 | FIXING STRUCTURE FOR GENERATOR SHAFT OF WIND DRIVEN GENERATOR OF OUTER ROTOR CORELESS TYPE - A fixing structure for a generator shaft of a wind driven generator of outer rotor coreless type prevents deformation of the generator shaft even in strong wind and has less factors causing failures. In the fixing structure for a wind driven generator ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110304151 | Permanent Magnet Machine, in Particular a Generator for a Wind Turbine - A permanent magnet machine, in particular a generator for a wind turbine, is proposed. The permanent magnet machine includes a stator with a plurality of induction coils, a rotor rotatable around the stator with a plurality of permanent magnets arranged in circumferential direction forming a number of poles. Each pole comprises two or more neighbouring magnets magnetised in the same direction. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304152 | FLOW ENERGY INSTALLATION - A flow energy installation, in particular a wind power installation, having a housing which has a droplet-shaped cross section and can be adjusted about its vertical axis aligned with the flow direction, in particular the wind direction, wherein the housing has an inlet opening on the front face to an inner flow channel, which leads to at least one outlet opening which is arranged in particular at the side on the housing, and at least one axial incident-flow propeller is arranged in the flow channel, wherein the flow channel has boundary surfaces which run in a convex shape, in its inlet area adjacent to the inlet opening. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304153 | WIND TURBINE HAVING MULTIPLE POWER GENERATING ELEMENTS - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a wind turbine and a method of operating thereof. The wind turbine includes a central rod comprising an electrical coil and at least one rotating assembly configured to rotate around the central rod. The rotating assembly includes a wheel and a plurality of airfoils disposed around a perimeter of the wheel. The wind turbine also includes a magnet coupled to the at least one rotating assembly and configured to rotate around the central rod. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304154 | System for Harvesting Power and Method Thereof - A power harvesting device and method thereof are provided, wherein the power harvesting device is configured to harvest power from at least one falling object and transfer the harvested power. The power harvesting device includes a wheel configured to rotate when the at least one falling object contacts the wheel, wherein the wheel includes an axle, and at least one paddle surface extends radially from the axle. The power harvesting device further includes a linkage device operably connected to the wheel and configured to transfer the harvested power, and the linkage device is further configured to convert mechanical power from the wheel rotating to electrical power and an electrical load electrically connected to the linkage device. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304155 | POWER PLANT WITH CO2 CAPTURE AND COMPRESSION | 2011-12-15 |
20110304156 | METHOD FOR STARTING THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A HYBRID VEHICLE - A hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine, at least one electric drive motor and a starter. The internal combustion engine optionally can be started by the starter or the electric drive motor. However, the internal combustion engine is started by the starter when the vehicle is already being driven by the electric drive motor. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304157 | Time Delay Contactor For Aircraft APU Starter - A starter for an auxiliary power unit includes a direct current motor operably connectable to an auxiliary power unit. A clutch is arranged in an electrically parallel relationship and configured to operably connect the motor to the auxiliary power unit when engaged, the motor and the clutch powered by a common input line. A time delay switching element is located and configured to delay power delivery to the direct current motor thus providing for full engagement of the clutch prior to initiation of rotation of the motor. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304158 | TIME DELAY CONTACTOR FOR AIRCRAFT APU STARTER - A starter for an auxiliary power unit includes a direct current motor operably connectable to an auxiliary power unit. A clutch is arranged in an electrically parallel relationship and configured to operably connect the motor to the auxiliary power unit when engaged, the motor and the clutch powered by a common input line. A time delay switching element is located and configured to delay power delivery to the direct current motor thus providing for full engagement of the clutch prior to initiation of rotation of the motor. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304159 | Method for stabilization of the network frequency of an electrical power network - A method for stabilizing the network frequency of an electrical power network is provided. The network includes at least a two-shaft gas turbine which includes power turbine and a gas generator, wherein the power turbine is connected to a first generator by means of a shaft in a torque transferring manner. Also, an assembly for carrying out the method is provided. The first shaft of the power turbine and the first generator turn permanently synchronized with the power network and the first generator drives the rotation as a motor and a second shaft of the gas generator permanently turns at an ignition speed, wherein the gas generator is ignited upon a power demand and the power turbine is driven by the created hot gas of the gas generator, such that the first generator creates power. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304160 | LATCH DEVICE - A latch device comprising: a latch that is rotatably supported by a base member, an entering groove having a deep side wall on a deep side in an entering direction into which a striker enters is formed in the base member, an engaging groove with which the striker engages is formed in the latch, and the latch engages with the striker, thereby rotating the latch from a releasing position to a meshed position where the engaging groove intersects with the entering groove; a ratchet that is rotatably supported by the base member and meshes with the latch in the meshed position, thereby preventing the latch from rotating in a releasing direction; a cam member that is rotatably supported by the base member and rotates the latch to a restrained position where the cam member abuts against the latch to nip the striker between the deep side wall and the engaging groove, thereby restraining the striker. A distance between the deep side wall and the engaging groove at least in the meshed position becomes narrower toward an inlet side of the engaging groove. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304161 | TWIST LATCH/LOCK - A rotary latch includes a fascia in the form of a pan, handle connected to a shank defining a longitudinal axis and extending through an aperture in the housing, and a latch arm arranged to rotate about the longitudinal axis as the shank is turned by the handle. A centre bar is mounted behind the housing and oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The centre bar defines at least one cam follower, A rotatable actuator (rotator) defining a cam surface, and biasing means for biasing the cam follower against the cam surface are also provided. The latch arm is arranged to rotate about the longitudinal axis with the rotator while the distance of the latch arm from the centre bar is fixed and its distance from the housing is controlled by the rotation of the centre bar. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304162 | VEHICLE LATCH WITH PENDULUM STOP ON RELEASE LEVER - A vehicle door latch assembly is provided, the vehicle door latch assembly having: a release lever pivotally secured to the latch assembly for movement between a locked position and an unlatched position; a pendulum stop pivotally secured to the release lever for movement between a blocking position and an unblocking position, wherein the release lever is prevented from moving to the locked position when the pendulum stop is in the blocking position; and a spring for biasing the pendulum stop into the unblocking position wherein the pendulum stop is configured such that movement of the release lever from the unlatched position towards the locked position will cause the pendulum stop to move from the unblocking position to the blocking position such that movement of the release lever from the unlatched position towards the locked position is limited to a predetermined position between the locked position and the unlatched position. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304163 | Auto Cam Lock - An auto cam lock is disclosed here. The disclosed auto cam lock comprises a lock housing assembled with a cam and an actuator; a cam adapted to rotate between an extending position and a retracted position, the cam being adapted to be engaged with and retained by the lock housing when the cam is in the retracted position; a cam resilient means for giving the cam a resilient force adapted to drive the cam to rotate from the retracted position to the extending position; an actuator operatively coupled with the cam, said actuator being adapted to move between an extending position and a retracted position, and said the actuator being adapted to release the cam from the cam's retracted position retained by the lock housing when the actuator moves from the actuator's extending position to the actuator's retracted position; and an actuator resilient means for giving the actuator a resilient force adapted to drive the actuator to move from the retracted position to the extending position. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304164 | PASSAGEWAY CLOSURE SECURITY APPARATUS - Methods and apparatuses provide for a security apparatus having a first anchor assembly with a first pin, wherein the first anchor assembly is to be mounted to a wall adjacent to a first side of a passageway closure such as a door or window. A second anchor assembly may include a second pin, wherein the second anchor assembly is to be mounted to the wall adjacent to a second side of the passageway closure. In addition, the security apparatus can include a longitudinal member having an open end and a closed end, wherein if the open end is coupled to the first pin and the closed end is coupled to the second pin, the apparatus inhibits opening of the passageway closure. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304165 | Door Rod and Clip Assembly - A door rod and clip assembly for use with a door inner panel of a vehicle door comprising a lock rod and a rod clip. The rod has a first portion attached to a latch assembly and a second portion including a finger pull. The clip is formed of an elastomeric material and includes a retention member that secures the rod clip to the door inner panel, a base portion mounted adjacent to the door inner panel, a pair of support arms extending from the base and defining a receiving slot, and flexible ribs extending from the support arms to define a flexibility slot aligned with the receiving slot. The ribs include corresponding rod retention cutouts that retain the lock rod in a predetermined orientation, whereby the predetermined orientation of the lock rod positions the lock rod for assembly of an interior door trim panel. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304166 | MULTI-USE SNOW TOOL - A multi-use snow tool includes a snow fluke and an elongate snow anchor. The snow fluke is configured to independently anchor a belay or repel, or provide an intermediate point of climbing protection when buried in snow. Likewise, the elongate snow anchor is configured to independently anchor a belay or repel, or provide an intermediate point of climbing protection when driven into snow. The elongate snow anchor and the snow fluke are cooperatively configured to detachably couple with one another to form a snow shovel in which the elongate snow anchor serves as a shovel handle and the snow fluke serves as a shovel blade. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304167 | GRIPPER FOR ROBOT - A gripper includes a connecting member and two clamping assemblies fixed on the connecting member. Each clamping assembly includes a main body and two positioning shafts. The main body defines two pivot holes, in which the positioning shafts are slidably received. Each of the positioning shafts includes a shaft sleeve, a positioning pin, a driving pin, and a plurality of balls. The positioning pin and the driving pin are received in the shaft sleeve, and the driving pin resists the positioning pin. The shaft sleeve defines a plurality of receiving holes for receiving the balls. An inner wall in the pivot hole defines a restricting groove. The driving pin is capable of driving the balls partially into the restricting groove, and driving the positioning pin partially out of the shaft sleeve. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304168 | DEVICE HAVING A PLASTIC MOLDED PART AND A COVER - A device, having a plastic molded part ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110304169 | ELECTRICAL COMPONENT HOUSING DEVICE AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINE INCORPORATED WITH THE SAME - An electrical component housing device is provided with a housing box | 2011-12-15 |
20110304170 | SIDE WALL COVER - The subject of the invention is a wall cover on the inner side of a bellows of a transfer between two pivotably interconnected vehicles, wherein the side wall cover is held by two holding devices, wherein each holding device is arranged at the body of a vehicle and wherein the holding device receives the side wall cover to be able to be rolled up when the length of the side wall cover shortens during travel around a curve. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304171 | RAISABLE CANOPY SYSTEM FOR A TRUCK - The present invention relates to a raisable canopy system for a truck having a rear box with a first wall and a second wall opposite the first wall. A pair of actuator mounts are mounted to the first wall and the second wall, respectively. A canopy mount is connected to the pair of actuator mounts, is disposed adjacent to one end of the box and extends upwards from the box. A canopy substantially extends over top of the box and pivotally connects to the canopy mount. A pair of actuators are pivotally connected to and extend outwards from the pair of actuator mounts, respectively. The pair of actuators each pivotally connect to the canopy. The pair of actuators are configured to selectively move the canopy from a closed position in which the canopy covers and abuts the box to an open position in which the canopy is angularly spaced-apart from the box. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304172 | HANDLE FOR DOOR TRIM - A handle for a door trim is provided, which includes a grip handle having a lower end on which a fastening portion is formed to be mounted on an armrest of the door trim and an upper end which is formed in the shape of a grip to project from the upper end. The design of the handle for the door trim is greatly changed to improve the sense of beauty, and the stiffness of the handle is increased by adding a reinforcement material to the grip handle and the door trim to heighten the durability, so that the productivity and stability of the handle can be improved. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304173 | AERODYNAMIC DRAG REDUCING APPARATUS - An aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus is provided for use with vehicles having surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus including an exterior cover supported by moveable frames which in turn are supported by sets of supporting linkages. The moveable frames extend rearward and together with the exterior cover form a drag reducing shape for use in a drag reducing configuration and collapse for use in a space saving configuration. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304174 | MOTOR-VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAVING A FRONT MODULE CONSTITUTED BY ELEMENTS MADE OF PLASTIC AND/OR COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A motor-vehicle structure, in particular for a commercial vehicle, van, or the like, comprises a metal frame including a pair of longitudinal members connected by cross members, and a metal cab body mounted on the frame, including a pair of longitudinal sub-cab members supported on the longitudinal members of the frame by means of elastic supports that enable relative movements in a vertical direction of the body with respect to the frame. A front cross member for absorption of impact is fixed to the front end of the two longitudinal frame members. A main front plate is connected to the front end of each longitudinal frame member and faces a respective auxiliary front plate connected to the front end of the respective longitudinal sub-cab member to enable distribution of the applied forces of the aforesaid front cross member between the longitudinal members of the frame and the longitudinal sub-cab members. The structure comprises a front subassembly or module, made up of elements made of plastic and/or composite material, fixed to the cab body and defining the front part of the bodywork of the motor vehicle. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304175 | SKELETON STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - Provided is a side part structure of a vehicle capable of efficiently suppressing deformation of a rocker using a center pillar when the rocker begins to buckle due to a load transmitted from the center pillar to the rocker in the event of a side collision or the like, so that the deformation amount of the rocker may be decreased. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304176 | VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A vehicle body front structure is disclosed in which a cooling system component is provided to an upper beam and a lower beam of a front bulkhead. A vehicle body front structure comprises a left top support mechanism provided to the upper beam and a left bottom support mechanism provided to the upper beam. The left top support mechanism supports a left top part of the cooling system component, and supports the left top part of the cooling system component so as to allow the left top part to move toward the rear of the vehicle body. The left bottom support mechanism supports a left bottom part of the cooling system component, and supports the left bottom part of the cooling system component so as to allow the left bottom part to move toward the rear of the vehicle body. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304177 | BODY STRUCTURE WITH A PANE CROSS MEMBER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A WINDSHIELD - A body structure is provided for a motor vehicle with a windshield that includes, but is not limited to a pane cross member, on which the windshield rests. The pane cross member includes, but is not limited to a first and a second edge section in the form of brackets, and a central part lying there between, which has a U-shaped cross-section. The first edge section forms a support section for the windshield, the second edge section is fastened to a fixed component of the body structure and is arranged laterally from the first edge section, and the central part is constructed such that it has a cross-section which is curved in the direction towards an engine hood of the motor vehicle and can deform on application of force from above and/or from the front. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304178 | VEHICLE OCCUPANT SUPPORT - Vehicle occupant support for enhanced comfort and utility in a vehicle with arrangements for crash load protection of occupants A posture enabling device. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304179 | VEHICLE SEAT DEVICE - A vehicle seat device capable of providing a space in which a large sized load can be disposed. A seat device is provided with a left rear seat and a right rear seat arranged next to each other in the vehicle width direction, and also with a left front movement device for moving the left rear seat to a left foot space located in front of the left rear seat. The left rear seat having been moved to the left foot space is moved through a lateral slide rail up to a right foot space located in front of the right rear seat. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304180 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A CHILD SAFETY SEAT TO A VEHICLE SEAT - The present disclosure is directed to child safety seats, and in particular, an apparatus and method for securing child safety seats within a vehicle. Embodiments may provide a safety seat that includes a base defining a cavity therein. The safety seat may further include a first strap and a second strap where the first strap and the second strap each include a pulling end and an attachment end. The safety seat may also include a balancer assembly disposed within the cavity where each of the first and second straps pass through the balancer assembly, and where a pulling force applied to the pulling end of either of the first strap or the second strap results in a force on the attachment ends of both of the first and second strap that is substantially equal. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304181 | MULTI-MODE PORTABLE BOOSTER SEAT - A booster seat may be conveniently carried over one's shoulder using a shoulder strap or worn as a backpack using a pair of parallel straps. The shoulder strap is convertible from a shoulder strap into a leash with a handle. A foam core and padded backpack-style shoulder straps, making it comfortable to carry and use. A three-point seatbelt includes a lap belt and pelvic strap, making it extremely safe to use. The seatbelt prevents a child from slipping off the booster seat. The booster seat also includes non-slip pads which prevent the booster seat from sliding off a chair, bench or booth. In an embodiment with thick non-slip pads, the pads maintain a space between the back panel and a backpack wearer's back, increasing breathability and comfort. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304182 | CHAIR ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A chair adjustment mechanism for adjusting a position of a chair component. The mechanism comprises a first adjustment shaft, a second support shaft, as well as a set of friction plates, each friction plate comprising an elongated slot and the friction plates being fixedly mounted on the second support shaft while being slideably mounted on the first adjustment shaft. A guiding structure directs movement of the second support shaft along a direction of travel of the chair component. An adjustment handle is provided to reversibly compress the friction plates together in a locked position for fixing position of the component of the chair through braking displacement of the second support shaft along the guiding structure. The plurality of friction plates provides greater braking pressure for locking the mechanism. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304183 | Article of Furniture - An article of furniture includes a base, a seat frame supported by the base, and a back frame attached to the seat frame. The back frame includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is connected to the lower portion by at least one first elastomeric member such that the upper portion is moveable relative to the lower portion. The upper portion is moveable from an upright position to at least one reclined position. In some embodiments of the article of furniture, the at least one first elastomeric member is a strap composed of a polymeric material, such as, for example, a thermoplastic polyester elastomer or a polymeric material containing at least one elastomer. In some embodiments, the article of furniture may be designed as a chair, a lounge chair, or an office chair. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304184 | Motor Vehicle Seat - A motor vehicle seat having a sitting position and a backrest, which can be converted out of a sitting position into a cargo position in which they are essentially disposed in a common horizontal plane. The seat has a first arresting device for the sitting position of the backrest, a second arresting device for the sitting position of the sitting portion, and a third arresting device. The sitting portion and the backrest are biased into their cargo position, wherein after release of the first arresting device the backrest is pivoted in a direction toward the cargo position, against the third arresting device, and into a stand-by position, as a result of which the second arresting device is released and the sitting portion pivots into the cargo position, as a consequence of which the third arresting device is released and the backrest pivots out of the stand-by position into the cargo position. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304185 | SPIRAL JAW LOCKING MECHANISM FOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM IN CHAIRS - A locking chair adjustment mechanism for adjusting a position of a chair component. The mechanism comprises a central shaft, a spiral jaw clutch comprising two interconnecting spiral jaw interfaces and a slotted element wherein the slot is sized to slideably receive the central shaft for displacement of the slotted element when the mechanism is in an unlocked position. A locking pad locks the mechanism against the slotted element. A rotatable adjustment handle allows the mechanism to toggle from a locked position, to an unlocked position, by displacement of the spring mechanism caused by the rotation of the spiral jaw interface fixedly mounted on the adjustment handle, therefore releasing pressure on the locking pad. A spring mechanism is activated when the claimed mechanism goes from a locked position to an unlocked position, pulling the claimed mechanism back to a locked position. The claimed mechanism provides a low cost solution offering better locking capabilities than traditional braking mechanisms. | 2011-12-15 |
20110304186 | TRANSFER CHAIR - A transfer chair and a method of using the same. The transfer chair includes a base frame, a seat frame, and a seat having a front edge and a back edge and that is supported by the seat frame. A vertical lift mechanism couples the base frame to the seat frame and is configured to translate the seat from a first height to a second height. A seatback extends upwardly from the back edge of the seat in a first configuration and extends downwardly from the back edge of the seat in a second configuration. When the seatback is in the second configuration, a patient may slide over the back edge of the seat. A transition mechanism moves the seatback between the first and second configurations. | 2011-12-15 |