52nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120326316 | METAL CONTACTS FOR MOLECULAR DEVICE JUNCTIONS AND SURFACE-DIFFUSION-MEDIATED DEPOSITION - Metal contact formation for molecular device junctions by surface-diffusion-mediated deposition (SDMD) is described. In an example, a method of fabricating a molecular device junction by surface-diffusion-mediated deposition (SDMD) includes forming a molecular layer above a first region of a substrate. A region of metal atoms is formed above a second region of the substrate proximate to, but separate from, the first region of the substrate. A metal contact is then formed by migrating metal atoms from the region of metal atoms onto the molecular layer. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326317 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention discloses a semiconductor device and a manufacturing method therefor. Conventionally, platinum is deposited in a device substrate to suppress diffusion of nickel in nickel silicide. However, introducing platinum by means of deposition makes the platinum only stay on the surface but fails to effectively suppress the diffusion of nickel over a desirable depth. According to the present invention, a semiconductor device is formed by implanting platinum into a substrate and forming NiSi in a region of the substrate where platinum is implanted. With the present invention, platinum can be distributed over a desirable depth range so as to more effectively suppress nickel diffusion. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326318 | BURIED METAL-SEMICONDUCTOR ALLOY LAYERS AND STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR FABRICATION THEREOF - A method for forming a metal-semiconductor alloy layer uses particular thermal annealing conditions to provide a stress free metal-semiconductor alloy layer through interdiffusion of a buried semiconductor material layer and a metal-semiconductor alloy forming metal layer that contacts the buried semiconductor material layer within an aperture through a capping layer beneath which is buried the semiconductor material layer. A resulting semiconductor structure includes the metal-semiconductor alloy layer that further includes an interconnect portion beneath the capping layer and a contiguous via portion that penetrates at least partially through the capping layer. Such a metal-semiconductor alloy layer may be located interposed between a substrate and a semiconductor device having an active doped region. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326319 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR THROUGH-SILICON VIA (TSV) WITH DIFFUSED ISOLATION WELL - A semiconductor device and method for forming the same provide a through silicon via (TSV) surrounded by a dielectric liner. The TSV and dielectric liner are surrounded by a well region formed by thermal diffusion. The well region includes a dopant impurity type opposite the dopant impurity type of the substrate. The well region may be a double-diffused well with an inner portion formed of a first material and with a first concentration and an outer portion formed of a second material with a second concentration. The surrounding well region serves as an isolation well, reducing parasitic capacitance. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326320 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a semiconductor device and the manufacturing method thereof. First, a hole is formed on a first side of a substrate. Then, an isolation layer is formed on an inner side of the hole and the hole is filled with a semiconductor material. Next, functional structures are formed on the first side of the substrate, the substrate is thinned from its second side opposite to the first side to expose the semiconductor material in the hole, and then the semiconductor material in the hole is removed to form a through hole penetrating through the substrate. The through hole is filled with a conductive material, thereby obtaining a final through substrate via (TSV) for facilitating electrical connection between different chips. By using a semiconductor material as TSV dummy material before filling the TSV with metal, the method can be better compatible with the standard process flow. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326321 | Techniques for Modular Chip Fabrication - Techniques for modular chip fabrication are provided. In one aspect, a modular chip structure is provided. The modular chip structure comprises a substrate; a carrier platform attached to the substrate, the carrier platform comprising a plurality of conductive vias extending through the carrier platform; and a wiring layer on the carrier platform in contact with one or more of the conductive vias, wherein the wiring layer comprises one or more wiring levels and is configured to divide the carrier platform into a plurality of voltage islands; and chips, chip macros or at least one chip in combination with at least one chip macro assembled on the carrier platform. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326322 | CHIP PACKAGE WITH REINFORCED POSITIVE ALIGNMENT FEATURES - A chip package includes a substrate having a positive feature, which is defined on a surface of the substrate and which protrudes above a region on the surface proximate to the positive feature. Furthermore, the chip package includes a mechanical reinforcement mechanism defined on the substrate proximate to the positive feature that increases a lateral shear strength of the positive feature relative to the substrate. In this way, the chip package may facilitate increased reliability of a multi-chip module (MCM) that includes the chip package. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326323 | HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH PACKAGE PRESSURE SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE - A hermetically sealed integrated circuit package that includes a cavity housing a semiconductor die, whereby the cavity is pressurized during assembly and when formed. The invention prevents the stress on a package created when the package is subject to high temperatures at atmospheric pressure and then cooled from reducing the performance of the die at high voltages. By packaging a die at a high pressure, such as up to 60 PSIG or more, in an atmosphere with an inert gas, and providing a large pressure in the completed package, the dies are significantly less likely to arc at higher voltages, allowing the realization of single die packages operable up to at least 1200 volts or more. Moreover, the present invention is configured to employ brazed elements compatible with Silicon Carbide dies which can be processed at higher temperatures. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326324 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH PACKAGE STACKING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing a base substrate; mounting an organic chip assembly on the base substrate, the organic chip assembly includes providing an assembly integrated circuit embedded in an organic cover, the organic cover having a through via, and the organic chip assembly having a vertical assembly side; forming a molded underfill encapsulating the vertical assembly side, and between the organic chip assembly and the base substrate; and removing a portion of the organic chip assembly and the molded underfill for forming a planarized assembly surface. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326325 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH VERTICAL INTERCONNECTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing a substrate; mounting an integrated circuit over the substrate; forming an encapsulation over the integrated circuit, the encapsulation having an encapsulation interior sidewall; forming a peripheral non-horizontal conductive plate directly on the encapsulation interior sidewall; and forming a peripheral vertical conductor directly on the peripheral non-horizontal conductive plate and the substrate. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326326 | Systems and Methods for Producing Flat Surfaces in Interconnect Structures - Methods and apparatus for forming a semiconductor device are provided which may include any number of features. One feature is a method of forming an interconnect structure that results in the interconnect structure having a co-planar or flat top surface. Another feature is a method of forming an interconnect structure that results in the interconnect structure having a surface that is angled upwards greater than zero with respect to a top surface of the substrate. The interconnect structure can comprise a damascene structure, such as a single or dual damascene structure, or alternatively, can comprise a silicon-through via (TSV) structure. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326327 | VIA STRUCTURE FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - An integrated circuit (IC) having a concentric arrangement of stacked vias is disclosed. The IC includes first and second pluralities of signal lines on first and second metal layers, respectively. The second metal layer is arranged between the first metal layer and a silicon layer. The IC also includes a via structure implemented in a predefined area, and connects each of the first and second pluralities of signal lines to circuitry in the silicon layer through respective first and second pluralities of vias. Each via of the first and second pluralities has a center point that extends along a vertical axis from its respective metal layer to the silicon layer. Centers of each of the second plurality of vias are closer to a perimeter of the predefined area than respective centers of any of the first plurality of vias. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326328 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface is on the opposite side of the substrate facing away from the first surface. The method further includes forming a first portion of an opening by etching a portion of the substrate from the first surface, forming a buffer layer on an inner surface of the first portion, etching a bottom of the buffer layer to expose an area of the underlying substrate, and etching the exposed area of the substrate to form a second portion of the opening. The method also includes performing an isotropic etching on the second portion of the opening to obtain a flask-shaped opening and filling the opening with a filling material. The method also includes partially removing a portion of the second surface and the filling material from the second portion of the opening. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326329 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Conductive Via-in-Via Structure - A semiconductor device is made from a semiconductor wafer containing semiconductor die separated by a peripheral region. A conductive via-in-via structure is formed in the peripheral region or through an active region of the device to provide additional tensile strength. The conductive via-in-via structure includes an inner conductive via and outer conductive via separated by insulating material. A middle conductive via can be formed between the inner and outer conductive vias. The inner conductive via has a first cross-sectional area adjacent to a first surface of the semiconductor device and a second cross-sectional area adjacent to a second surface of the semiconductor device. The outer conductive via has a first cross-sectional area adjacent to the first surface of the semiconductor device and a second cross-sectional area adjacent to the second surface of the semiconductor device. The first cross-sectional area is different from the second cross-sectional area. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326330 | METHOD AND APPARATUS PROVIDING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING REDISTRIBUTION LAYER WITH RECESSED CONNECTORS - A method of making a semiconductor die includes forming a trench around a conductive stud extending from the first side to a second side of a substrate to expose a portion of the stud and then forming a conductive layer inside the trench and in electrical contact with the stud. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326331 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH VERTICAL INTERCONNECTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing a first substrate; attaching vertical interconnects along a periphery of the first substrate; mounting an integrated circuit over the first substrate, the integrated circuit surrounded by the vertical interconnects; and mounting a second substrate directly on the vertical interconnects and the integrated circuit. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326332 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH ENCAPSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELEMENTS AND FABRICATION PROCESS THEREOF - An integrated-circuit chip and external electrical connection elements are arranged on a first side of a substrate to form an assembly that is placed within a mold. The mold includes first and second opposed planar faces with a molding film made of a deformable material on the first planar face. The molding film is pressed against end faces of the external electrical connection elements. Encapsulating material then fills the mold cavity producing a semiconductor device that, when removed from the mold, includes electrical connection elements that are peripherally coated by the encapsulating material and have exposed end faces. An additional semiconductor device may be mounted over and in electrical connection with the electrical connection elements through the exposed end faces. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326333 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP STACKING FOR REDUNDANCY AND YIELD IMPROVEMENT - A stacked semiconductor chip comprising multiple unit chips contains multiple instances of a first chip component that have a low yield and are distributed among the multiple unit chips. An instance of the first chip component within a first unit chip is logically paired with at least another instance of the first chip component within at least another unit chip so that the combination of the multiple instances of the first chip component across the multiple unit chips constitute a functional block providing the functionality of a fully functional instance of the first chip component. The stacked semiconductor chip may include multiple instances of a second chip component having a high yield and distributed across the multiple unit chips. Multiple low yield components constitute a functional block providing an enhanced overall yield, while high yield components are utilized to their full potential functionality. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326334 | INTERPOSER, ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - At least one embodiment provides an interposer including: a lower wiring substrate; an upper wiring substrate disposed over the lower wiring substrate via a gap; and through-electrodes which penetrate through the upper wiring substrate and the lower wiring substrate across the gap to thereby link the upper wiring substrate and the lower wiring substrate, portions of the through-electrodes being exposed in the gap. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326335 | LOW-NOISE FLIP-CHIP PACKAGES AND FLIP CHIPS THEREOF - A low-noise flip-chip package, comprising: a carrier substrate having first and second opposing main faces; and a flip-chip substrate connected in a face-down manner onto the first main face of the carrier substrate via a connection array, wherein: the flip-chip substrate comprises at least first and second circuitry portions spaced apart from one another; the flip-chip substrate comprises a substrate-contact boundary located between the first and second circuitry portions; and each of the first circuitry portion, the second circuitry portion and the substrate-contact boundary has its own separate signal-reference connection extending via a respective connection of the connection array through the carrier substrate to a respective electrical contact at the second main face of the carrier substrate for connection to a common signal-reference element in an external circuit. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326336 | BOND PAD DESIGN FOR IMPROVED ROUTING AND REDUCED PACKAGE STRESS - A bond pad design comprises a plurality of bond pads on a semiconductor chip and a plurality of under-bump metallurgy (UBM) layers formed on respective bond pads of the plurality. At least one of the bond pads has an elongated shape having an elongated portion and a contracted portion, the elongated portion oriented substantially along a stress direction radiating from a center to the periphery of the chip. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326337 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming EWLB Package With Standoff Conductive Layer Over Encapsulant Bumps - A semiconductor device has a carrier with a die attach area. Recesses are formed partially through the carrier outside the die attach area. A first conductive layer is conformally applied over a surface of the carrier and into the recesses. A semiconductor die is mounted to the die attach area of the carrier. An encapsulant is deposited over the carrier and semiconductor die. The encapsulant extends into the recesses over the first conductive layer to form encapsulant bumps. The carrier is removed to expose the first conductive layer over the encapsulant bumps. A first insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor die with openings to expose contact pads of the semiconductor die. A second conductive layer is formed between the first conductive layer and the contact pads on the semiconductor die. A second insulating layer is formed over the second conductive layer and semiconductor die. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326338 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device is provided which includes a substrate in which conductor layers and insulated layers are stacked alternately, a semiconductor element mounted on a first surface side of the substrate, and a reinforcing plate attached to a second surface side that is an opposite side of the first surface of the substrate. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326339 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, a manufacturing method of a semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes: stacking and adhering a second semiconductor chip on a first semiconductor chip via an adhesive layer; adjusting at least one of an elasticity modulus of the adhesive layer, a sink amount of the adhesive layer, a thickness of a protective film at a surface of the first chip, and an elasticity modulus of the protective film such that “y” in a following formula is 70 or less; and sealing the chips by a molding resin with filler particles. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326340 | NATURAL EVAPORATION TYPE HUMIDIFIER AND AIR CONTROL DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A natural evaporation type humidifier includes a reservoir for containing liquid, an absorbent member for absorbing the liquid in the reservoir by capillary action, and a supporter for supporting the absorbent member. The supporter is detachably assembled with the reservoir and has a portion extended away from the reservoir to guide the absorbent member to a position outside the reservoir. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326341 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING SELF ASSEMBLING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LENS - A method for fabricating a self assembling light emitting diode lens is disclosed. The method includes providing a first fluid with a first viscosity and a second fluid with a second viscosity. The refractive index of the first fluid is the same as the refractive index of the second fluid. Then the first fluid and the second fluid are blended in a predetermined ratio to obtain a third fluid with a third viscosity. Then the third fluid is dispended on a light emitting diode, which is disposed on a substrate. The third fluid is cured to form a lens on the light emitting diode. The shape of the lens is controlled by the third viscosity. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326342 | CARBON-FIBER CHOPPED STRAND AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - Disclosed is a carbon-fiber chopped strand, and a manufacturing method of the same. The carbon-fiber chopped strand is composed of single filaments composed of 30,000-120,000 carbon fibers, and a sizing agent content 1-10% by weight that bundles the single filaments; the ratio of maximum diameter (Dmax) in the cross section and minimum diameter (Dmin) is 1.0-1.8, a length along a fiber direction is 3-10 mm, and a repose angle of 10-30°. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326343 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A DENTAL PRODUCT - Methods of producing a dental product are disclosed. Certain methods include the steps of providing a pre-sintered blank made from a green body of ceramic material, performing a machining operation on the blank, and subsequently sintering the blank to its final density in a sintering operation performed at a temperature in the range of 1300° C. to 1650° C. The pre-sintered blank that is provided may have a strength in the range of 53-107 MPa. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326344 | Luminescent Ceramic Converter and Method of Making Same - The present invention relates to a luminescent ceramic converter comprising a sintered, monolithic ceramic material that converts a light of a first wavelength to a light of a second wavelength, the ceramic material having substantially spherically shaped pores. The present invention also relates to methods for the manufacture of the luminescent ceramic converter that comprises the ceramic material having substantially spherically shaped pores. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326345 | METHOD AND MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING CONTAINERS ALLOWING A MODIFICATION OF HEATING RATE - A machine for manufacturing containers from blanks of plastic material, which includes an oven furnished with a plurality of radiation sources for heating blanks as they travel through at a predetermined speed of travel and heating profile, and a programmed control center for modifying the speed of travel and heating profile based on a temperature measurement made on a blank leaving the oven, and a pressure measurement made in the blank during a subsequent blowing. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326346 | SHEET-SHAPED MOLD POSITION DETECTION DEVICE, TRANSFER DEVICE AND TRANFER METHOD - A sheet-shaped mold position detection device | 2012-12-27 |
20120326347 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING PRODUCTION OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A method and system for analyzing and controlling the curing of a composite material part using information derived from composite material test samples obtained using an ex-situ analytical device. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326348 | Polymer Mechanical Damping Composites And Methods of Production - A method of reshaping an article comprising a polyelectrolyte complex, the polyelectrolyte complex comprising an intermolecular blend of a predominantly positively-charged polyelectrolyte and a predominantly negatively charged polyelectrolyte by controlling the salt doping level. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326349 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PARTICLE-BASED ELEMENT - The invention relates to a method for producing a particle-based element, especially a chipboard or fiberboard, a particle mass having a plurality of particles being provided. A first part of the particle mass is arranged in a desired matrix consisting of a second part of the particle mass in a targeted manner when the particle mass is provided, the first part of the particle mass and the second part of the particle mass having different compressive properties. The provided particle mass is compressed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326350 | MUCOSAL BIOADHESIVE SLOW RELEASE CARRIER FOR DELIVERING ACTIVE PRINCIPLES - A mucosal bioadhesive slow release carrier comprising an active principle and devoid of starch, lactose, which can release the active principal for a duration of longer than 20 hours. This bioadhesive carrier contains a diluent, an alkali metal alkylsulfate, a binding agent, at least one bioadhesive polymer and at least one sustained release polymer, as well as a method for its preparation. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326351 | Method of reconstructing rubber from crumb rubber and making composite materials therefrom - A method for reconstructing rubber from crumb rubber includes mixing the crumb rubber with a binder of either urethane or sodium silicate, applying pressure to the mixture until the crumb rubber is flowable and molding the flowable rubber. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326352 | METHOD FOR THE INJECTION MOULDING OF PLASTIC PARTS FROM THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to a method for the injection moulding of plastic parts from thermoplastic material. To produce stable plastic parts with a low density, the method comprises the steps:
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20120326353 | METHOD AND MOULD FOR PRODUCING CONCRETE PIPES HAVING A PLASTIC INNER PIPE - Embodiments of a method and a mould for producing a concrete pipe comprising a basic body made of concrete and a plastic inner pipe for conducting a liquid. The method comprises introducing a mould core into the plastic inner pipe, introducing the plastic inner pipe into an outer mould and pouring concrete into an intermediate space between the outer mould and the plastic inner pipe to form the basic body. After the concrete has solidified, the plastic inner pipe remains as inner formwork in the basic body made of concrete and the mould core is removed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326354 | Mold and method for injection-molding a part with a projecting portion - A mold and a method for the molding by injection of plastic material of a generally thin part, notably of a vehicle lighting and/or signalling device. The mold comprises two half-molds designed to be disposed one against the other and forming an enclosure designed to be filled with plastic material by injection. The plastic material is injected via an injection nozzle in the vicinity of one end of the part. The volume formed by the mold includes a cavity the volume of which may be modulated by means of a mobile element. During the injection of plastic material, when the latter has reached at least the level of the cavity, the initially zero volume of the cavity is progressively increased via the control means of the mobile element. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326355 | Method for Producing a Sulfur Concrete Substance - A sulfur-containing material in a melt state is stored in material hopper heated to a temperature within a preset temperature range of which a lower limit is equal to or above a melting point of sulfur. The stored sulfur-containing material is sucked by pressure generators and pulled out into cylinders heated to a temperature within the preset temperature range. The pulled out sulfur-containing material is pushed out from the cylinders under pressure applied by the pressure generator, and thereafter, the resultant material is injected into mold heated to a temperature within the preset temperature range. An injection port of the mold after the sulfur-containing material is fully injected is closed. By stopping heating of the mold, the sulfur-containing material is slowly cooled. After that, a modified sulfur concrete substance formed by cooling and solidifying the sulfur-containing material is taken out from the mold. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326356 | FABRICATING OBJECTS WITH INTEGRAL AND CONTOURED REAR PROJECTION - A method for manufacturing a three dimensional (3D) object with a rear projection (RP) surface. The method includes providing a rapid prototyping machine, such as a stereolithography machine, with input material, such as a white photopolymer resin. The method includes providing a digital prototyping file, which defines thin, separately grown layers of a digital representation of the 3D object, to a computer control system. With the computer control system, the rapid prototyping machine is operated to form a 3D object using the input material and the digital prototyping file. As a result, the 3D object includes an RP element, which behaves as an RP substrate or surface. A structural portion of the 3D model has a first thickness and an RP portion has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness such that it is translucent to provide an RP element integrally formed with an adjacent structural element. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326357 | Process For Manufacturing A Fuel Tank Equipped With An Internal Accessory - Process for manufacturing a fuel tank equipped with an internal accessory and having a plastic wall produced from a parison, said process comprising, in order, the following steps: a) the accessory and the molten parison are introduced into a mould so that the accessory is surrounded by the parison, said mould comprising cavities equipped with at least one moving part; b) a pressurized gas is introduced inside the parison to carry out a pre-blow moulding of said parison; c) the pre-blow-moulded parison is pressed locally against the accessory using the moving part in order to firmly attach the two without piercing the parison; d) the mould is closed and the final blow moulding of the parison is carried out by flattening it against the mould cavities using the pressurized gas; and e) the tank is removed from the mould. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326358 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SHAPING PLASTICS MATERIAL PREFORMS - At least one blow-moulding station is arranged on a conveying device. The blow-moulding station includes a blow-mould that forms a cavity into which plastics material pre-forms are expanded by a gaseous medium, supplied by a stressing device. A clean room at least partially surrounds the blow-moulding station. A stretching unit stretches the plastics material pre-forms along their longitudinal direction with a stretch bar that is insertable into the plastics material pre-forms. The stretching unit includes a drive device for moving the stretch bar. The blow moulding station includes a receiving space with at least one wall for receiving the stretch bar. In operation, the drive device is positioned outside the receiving space at least part of the time. A gaseous medium at a pressure higher than ambient pressure in a non-sterile environment of the receiving space is supplied to the receiving space. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326359 | Apparatus and Method of Shaping Plastics Material Pre-forms into Plastics Material Containers with Stretch Bar Movement Sealed Off by Rolling Diaphragm - An apparatus for shaping plastics material pre-forms into containers includes a blow moulding station on a movable conveying device. The station has a blow mould forming a cavity in which the pre-forms are expandable by a gaseous medium. A stressing device acts upon the pre-forms with the gaseous medium to expand them. A clean room surrounds the blow moulding station at least in part. A stretching unit stretches the pre-forms along their longitudinal direction and includes a stretch bar movable with respect to the plastics material pre-forms. The stretch bar is insertable into the pre-forms. The station has a receiving space with a wall for receiving the stretch bar, which is movable relative to the receiving space and which surrounds the stretch bar at least in part. A flexible sealing device, which separates a sterile room area from a non-sterile room area, is arranged inside the receiving space. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326360 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SHAPING PLASTICS MATERIAL PRE-FORMS INTO PLASTICS MATERIAL CONTAINERS WITH AIR EXTRACTION GUIDED THROUGH A SURGE CHAMBER - An apparatus and method for the shaping of plastics material pre-forms into plastics material containers with at least one blow moulding station which is arranged on a conveying device rotatable about a pre-set axis of rotation (D). The blow moulding station has a blow mould and this blow mould forms a cavity in the interior of which the plastics material pre-forms are capable of being expanded by being acted upon with a gaseous medium to form the plastics material containers, with a stressing device, which acts upon the plastics material pre-forms with the gaseous medium in order to expand them, and with a clean room, which surrounds the blow moulding station at least in part. The clean room is bounded off from an environment by at least two walls which are movable relative to one another. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326361 | POWDER COMPRISING ZIRCONIA GRANULES - The invention relates to a granulated powder intended, in particular, for the production of ceramic sintered parts, said powder having the following chemical weight composition, based on dry matter, namely: a zirconia stabiliser selected from the group containing Y | 2012-12-27 |
20120326362 | HEAT TREATMENT APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF USING SUCH APPARATUS - A heat treatment apparatus | 2012-12-27 |
20120326363 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING REDUCTION GAS FROM GENERATOR GAS - A method for providing reduction gas for iron ore reduction by cooling and dry dedusting generator gas produced in a melter gasifier for pig iron production, as well as a device for carrying out such method, are provided. The generator gas may be cooled both by water injection and by heat exchange after it has been discharged from the melter gasifier and before a dry dedusting thereof. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326364 | PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DIRECT REDUCED IRON AND/OR PIG IRON FROM IRON ORES HAVING A HIGH-PHOSPHORUS CONTENT - A process and apparatus for refining iron from high-phosphorus content iron ores. The process involves mixing a high-phosphorus iron oxide ore and an alkaline solution of pH between about 12.5 and 13.5, screening the mixture by gravity to separate an alkaline-high-phosphorus solution from a low-phosphorus iron ore; and treating the low-phosphorus iron ore with lime and a natural gas. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326365 | APPARATUS FOR MELTING AND REFINING IMPURE NONFERROUS METALS, PARTICULARLY SCRAPS OF COPPER AND/OR IMPURE COPPER ORIGINATING FROM THE PROCESSING OF MINERALS - An apparatus for melting and refining impure nonferrous metals, comprising a tiltable reverberatory furnace with a furnace body that has a base with a rectangular plan shape and is provided with two mutually opposite heads, which are mutually connected by a bottom wall, by an upper wall or ceiling and by two side walls, the furnace being provided with means for the tilting of the furnace body about an axis which is substantially horizontal and perpendicular to the heads; the furnace has, in a central region of the upper wall, a portion that protrudes upwardly from the remaining portion of the upper wall and is delimited in an upper region by a flying buttress-like wall and laterally by two mutually opposite side walls, the portion having, on the side that faces the flying buttress-like wall, a loading port, which is closed by a movable door. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326366 | VIBRATION ISOLATION STRUCTURE - A vibration isolation structure is provided with a stress reduction section that can reduce the hydrostatic stress from tensional load along a stacking direction of portions of a composite laminated member corresponding to a first end side and a second end side in a shear direction orthogonal to the stacking direction to lower than the hydrostatic stress from tensional load along the stacking direction of other portions of the composite laminated member. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326367 | SHOCK ABSORBER - A shock absorber is attached coaxially with a reciprocating rod driven by a reciprocating unit for absorbing an impact force without bending the reciprocating rod. The shock absorber has a hollow rod provided with a through hole. The hollow rod is mounted within an outer cylindrical body. An accommodating space is formed between the hollow rod and the outer cylindrical body. A spring force toward one end portion side of the hollow rod is applied to the outer cylindrical body by a compression coil spring. An annular piston provided in the hollow rod partitions the accommodating space into two liquid chambers. When the impact force is applied to the hollow rod, the liquid flows from one liquid chamber to another liquid chamber through a gap, whereby a resistance force is applied to the hollow rod. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326368 | VIBRATION DAMPING BUSHING AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A vibration damping bushing including: an inner axial member; an outer cylindrical member through which the inner axial member is inserted; a main rubber elastic body elastically connecting the two members; and a stopper member that is fitted onto the inner axial member as a component of a first stopper mechanism that limits relative displacement of the inner axial member against the outer cylindrical member to one side in an axial direction. The inner axial member is formed with a latching depression that opens toward an outer periphery thereof, and the stopper member is provided with a latching piece that protrudes outward in the axial direction. The latching piece is engaged with the latching depression so as to provide a slipping out prevention mechanism for preventing the stopper member from slipping out from the inner axial member. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326369 | TANK RUBBER CUSHION - A tank rubber cushion for providing a vibration-damping support of a fuel tank against a vehicle body, including two divided rubber cylinders inserted onto an inner axial member having flanges at both axial ends and to be inserted through a mounting hole formed in a support portion of the fuel tank. Each of the divided rubber cylinders is provided with an axial vibration-damping rubber portion arranged between opposing surfaces of the flange of the inner axial member and the support portion in an axial direction, and a transaxial vibration-damping rubber portion arranged between opposing surfaces of the inner axial member and the support portion in a transaxial direction. The transaxial vibration-damping rubber portion includes a concave/convex portion wherein a diameter varies in a circumferential direction so that an assembly can be made with a gap between the inner axial member and the support portion. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326370 | NODAL SPRING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC TOOTHBRUSH - A nodal-mounted spring arrangement for an electronic toothbrush includes a V-shaped spring member secured at both ends so that it can operate in out-of-phase torsion mode along the axial dimension thereof. In one embodiment, the V-shaped spring member includes two extended end regions, which extend below a longitudinal edge of the middle portion of the V-spring. The free ends of the extended portions are joined by a flat cross-piece. This “closed end” region is present at both ends of the V-spring. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326371 | MAGNET HOLDING JIG - When a rare earth magnet block is cut or ground by a cutting or grinding tool, a jig is used for holding the magnet block in place. The jig comprises a base, a pair of metal support members disposed on opposite sides of the base and provided with grooves, and rubber rods received in the support member grooves such that the rubber rod partially protrudes from the groove and abuts on the groove bottom. The magnet block is rested on the base and clamped between the rubber rods. The volume of the groove is larger than the volume of the rubber rod. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326372 | FORMING OF METAL CONTAINER BODIES - Apparatus and method for forming (e.g. die necking) open ends of open-ended metal container bodies. An exemplary embodiment provides a number of movable holders for container bodies that move the container bodies along a path extending through the apparatus. A motor advances the holders and container bodies along the path in steps with pauses between each step. Each step advances one or more container bodies (and preferably two or more). One or more groups of work stations positioned adjacent to the path provides tool sets for carrying out a forming operation on one (and preferably two or more) container bodies simultaneously. Individual container bodies, or more preferably groups of two or more, are subjected to one or more forming operations during passage along the path (preferably the periphery of one or more star wheels). | 2012-12-27 |
20120326373 | REMOVABLY SUPPORTING MECHANISM FOR WORKPIECE HOLDING DEVICE AND WORKPIECE HOLDING DEVICE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPORT APPARATUS - A removably supporting mechanism is provided for a workpiece holding device that can hold and release a workpiece. The workpiece holding device is removably supported on a crossbar extending substantially orthogonal to a workpiece conveying direction of a press machine. The removably supporting mechanism has a guide pin and a guide pin hole. The guide pin is fittable into and engageable with the guide pin hole. One of the guide pin and the guide pin hole is disposed on the workpiece holding device side, whereas another of the guide pin and the guide pin hole is disposed on the crossbar side. The guide pin and the guide pin hole can perform alignment of the workpiece holding device and the crossbar in a direction substantially orthogonal to an inserting direction of the guide pin. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326374 | Manufacturing System And Methods - In one aspect, a manufacturing system is provided having lobe clamps configured to secure lobes of a spider, drive assemblies configured to pivot the lobe clamps, sensors for detecting the position of the lobe clamps, and a control system operably coupled to the drive assemblies and configured to cause the drive assemblies to pivot the lobe clamps and impart a twist to lobes of the spider. In another aspect, a method is provided that includes twisting lobes of a spider in a first direction toward initial target positions using a machine, permitting the lobes to twist in a second direction toward free state positions, and twisting one or more of the lobes using the machine in response to the one or more lobes having free state positions different than final target positions of the lobes. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326375 | QUICK ADJUSTABLE CLAMP - A quick adjustable clamp includes a first clamp jaw, a second clamp jaw, a driving screw and a nut. The second clamp jaw is extended with a receiving section. The receiving section is formed with a notch facing the first clamp jaw. The driving screw has one end pivotally connected to the first clamp jaw. The nut is mounted around the driving screw and configured to be movably received in the notch. For quick adjusting a span of the clamp, the nut can be removed from the notch, quick moved along the driving screw, and then reengaged by the notch. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326376 | NON-SLIP SPACER SUPPORT SYSTEM - A non-slip removable spacer for holding a workpiece in place relative to a work surface when interposed therebetween without permanent bonding therebetween. The spacer has a core with generally planar surfaces, with a pair elastomeric coverings applied to the surfaces. Further disclosed is a recessed attachment member in the spacer to receive a spindle element which permits spacers to be connected in a spaced part relationship. The spindle further includes a shelf. Also disclosed is cone adapter engagable atop a spacer. The cone has an apex for supporting a work surface with minimum surface contact. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326377 | HIGH SPEED INTERFOLDER SEPARATOR - An interfolder separator apparatus and method utilize a pair of count fingers that are movable longitudinally along and transversely to a stream of folded sheets, for temporarily supporting each successive pack formed by the separator and then releasing each successive pack when partly completed to alternating build fingers, so that the operation of separating successive packs from one another is performed separately from the operations of completing the build of each pack and transporting the completed packs to downstream operations. The count fingers may be mounted to pivot about axes that are movable longitudinally along and transversely to the stream of sheets. A first or last panel of the completed pack may also be folded back partly upon itself, after the partly completed pack is released by the count fingers. Some or all of the fingers may be spring loaded and automatically resettable for clearing jams. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326378 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARYING A NIP POINT - A system for conveying sheets of corrugated paperboard material or other materials. The system includes a processing module configured for transferring the material in a conveying direction, the processing module having a first nip point. A conveyor is positioned downstream of the processing module and also configured for transferring the material in the conveying direction. The conveyor includes a first support roller and second support roller having a first conveyor belt wound therearound, with the belt defining a deflector section extending from the first support roller to the second support roller. Similar to the processing module, the conveyor includes a second nip point. An adjustment drive can be operatively associated with either or both of the first and second support rollers and configured to adjust the position of the second nip point in or counter to the delivery direction. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326379 | SHEET STACKING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet stacking apparatus includes an endless belt member onto which sheets are stacked and which moves rotationally to convey the sheets; a plurality of holding members that is provided on the belt member and that holds the sheets down to a sheet stacking surface of the belt member to nip the sheets; and sheet detecting portions which detect presence or absence of sheets between the holding members and the sheet stacking surface of the belt member, the sheet detecting portions each include a light emitting portion that emits light and a light receiving portion that receives the light, and the light emitting portions and the light receiving portions are fixedly provided below the sheet stacking surface of the belt member so that the light emitting portions and the light receiving portions detect presence or absence of a sheet at times when facing the holding members. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326380 | RECORDING-MATERIAL-FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A recording-material-feeding device includes a stacking portion that holds a stack of recording materials, a lifting member that moves the stacking portion up and down between a feeding position at which a recording material is fed and a refilling position at which refill recording materials are supplied, a suction member that draws one or more recording materials by suction with a negative pressure, a negative-pressure-generating member that generates the negative pressure, and a stopping member that stops an edge of the stack of recording materials on the stacking portion and includes a sealing member that maintains the level of the negative pressure. The sealing member moves up and down between a retracted position at which refill recording materials are supplied and a sealing position at which the level of the negative pressure is maintained, the sealing member moving with the up-and-down movement of the stacking portion. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326381 | SHEET FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding device and an image forming apparatus which can stably separate sheets even when the position of a pressing portion is changed are provided. A guide portion supports sheets from below and guides the sheets to a pressing portion between a sheet feeding roller which is biased in the direction pressing the sheet feeding roller onto the sheets stacked on a sheet stacking portion and a separating member which separates the sheets fed from the sheet feeding roller one by one. The guide portion is linearly lowered together with the separating member with the downward movement of the sheet feeding roller biased by a roller biasing member. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326382 | SHEET FEEDER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a sheet feeder and an image forming apparatus that can prevent a sheet from being broken, bent, or remaining in an apparatus when a sheet containing portion is pulled out. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326383 | SHEET FEED DEVICES AND IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS COMPRISING SUCH SHEET FEED DEVICES - A sheet feed device has a tray with holding surface for holding sheets, a feed unit for feeding sheets from the tray, and a separation plate. The separation plate has an inclined surface and two or more separation portions that separate a sheet from the sheets held in the tray. At least one of the separation portions projects a first distance from the inclined surface. The separation plate also has a projection positioned on the inclined surface that projects a second distance from the inclined surface. The second distance is greater than the first distance. A first of the separation portions is positioned upstream of the particular projection in the sheet feed direction, and a second of the separation portions positioned downstream of the particular projection in the sheet feed direction. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326384 | BANKNOTE STORING/FEEDING UNIT - An object of the invention is to provide a banknote storing/feeding unit which is capable of effectively utilizing winding spaces of a drum and a reel, to increase the number of banknotes to be stored. The banknote storing/feeding unit includes the drum which winds and rewinds a banknote together with a tape, and the reel which winds and rewinds the tape on and from the drum. A guide body swinging according to winding and rewinding of the tape and the banknote on and from the drum is provided between the drum and the reel. The guide body has a guide passage that guides the tape and the banknote to be wound and rewound on the drum. The guide body swings centering on a supporting point located within a region parallel to a virtual line connecting a rotational center of the drum and a rotational center of the reel. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326385 | SHEET MATERIAL FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A sheet material feeding device includes a send-out means that is pressed to contact with the uppermost surface of the sheet material stacked on the sheet material stacking member to move the contact surface in a predetermined direction for sending out the sheet material, a lift up/down means that moves the sheet material stacking member between a feeding position and a separate position, a member to be detected that can move in the up and down direction when the sheet material stacking member moves, a detecting member that can output a detection signal when the member to be detected moves to a predetermined position, and a cassette that supports the sheet material stacking member and can be attached and detached from an apparatus main body. The cassette has an engaging portion for moving the member to be detected to the predetermined position when being attached to the apparatus main body. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326386 | DOUBLE-FEED DETECTION APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A double-feed detection apparatus includes a sensor configured to detect double feed of transfer materials conveyed along a conveying path, and a control unit configured to execute detection of the transfer material under conveyance plural times with the sensor, and to determine the double feed of the transfer materials based on detection results. The control unit determines a detection timing based on both a distance along the conveying path from the sensor to an image forming unit which forms an image on the transfer material and a length of the transfer material in the feed direction. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326387 | SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, SHEET CONVEYING MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A sheet conveying device includes a first rotator, a second rotator, and a third rotator, at least one of which is configured to convey a sheet medium; a first detection unit configured to detect a first control factor for controlling a first motor that rotates the first rotator; a second detection unit configured to detect a second control factor for controlling a second motor that rotates the second rotator; a motor control unit configured to control a rotational speed of a third motor that rotates the third rotator; and a speed control unit configured to request the motor control unit to change the rotational speed of the third motor based on the sum of the first control factor and the second control factor. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326388 | LIFT MECHANISM OF TILE-BASED GAME MACHINE - A lift mechanism of a tile-based game machine is installed on a table. The lift mechanism includes a lift plate. One end of the lift plate is coupled to the table, and another end of the lift plate is a movable end. The movable end of the lift plate is provided with a door, and the door is provided with a restoring spring. A lift bracket is provided under the lift plate. A crank is provided under the lift bracket to cooperate with the lift bracket. An electric motor is connected with the crank. The present invention has a simple configuration and the tiles can be ascended quickly and the failure rate is low. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326389 | Cylindrical Chess Game Apparatus and Method - A chess game played on a cylindrical chessboard with two sets of chess pieces and a playing surface made up of a plurality of 14 ranks and 8 files. The knight pieces of each side are actually two-sided knights that can be separated during play to generate additional knights with an ultimate eight knights involved in the game. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326390 | Playing Cards - A deck of game playing cards is disclosed containing approximately 104 playing cards, each card having a back side which is similar to each of the other playing cards such that the cards cannot be distinguished by observing the back side, and a front side containing an indication of location, quantity and suit, such that when a first playing card is placed adjacent to a second playing card, the combination results in a playing card similar to a standard playing card, but approximately twice the size of the standard playing card. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326391 | GASKET - The present invention provides a gasket comprising an adhesive sheet and a substrate sheet laminated on one surface of the adhesive sheet, which shows a distortion recovery rate according to the following compression distortion recovery test (I) of not less than 40%: | 2012-12-27 |
20120326392 | BRUSH SEAL - A brush seal is provided having a brush housing having a back plate and a front plate, a first layer of bristles disposed adjacent to the back plate, where at least one of the first layer of bristles has a first diameter. A second layer of bristles are disposed adjacent to the first layer of bristles, and at least one of the second layer of bristles has a second diameter. A third layer of bristles are disposed adjacent to the second layer of bristles, and at least one of the third layer of bristles has a third diameter. The first diameter and the third diameter are larger than the second diameter. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326393 | BRUSH SEAL - A seal is provided having a bristle pack with a first layer of bristles and a second layer of bristles. The bristle pack has at least one segment end. The first layer of bristles is configured to substantially surround the second layer of bristles, and at least one of the first layer of bristles has a first diameter. The second layer of bristles are located substantially in a center portion of the bristle pack, and at least one of the second layer of bristles has a second diameter. The first diameter is larger than the second diameter, and the first layer of bristles located near the at least one segment end are configured to protect the second layer of bristles located near the at least one segment end. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326394 | Shaft-Seal Device for High-Temperature Fluid - A shaft-seal device for high-temperature fluid including a seal case ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120326395 | V-pack seal and method for sealing a shaft - An improved shaft seal includes a plurality of V-pack rings that each includes a bi-directional cut with cuts of unequal lengths. An upper cut extends from the top of the V-pack ring to the shoulder. A lower cut extends from the bottom of the V-pack to the shoulder and is longer in length than the upper cut. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326396 | SEALING SYSTEM - There is provided a sealing system with improved durability. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326397 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING DISPLAY OF INDICIA READING TERMINAL - An apparatus and method for sealing a joint between a display and a housing of a hand held computer terminal is provided. The apparatus comprises a display frame. The display frame comprises a front, a back, and sides. The front of the display frame comprises a recessed portion and a non-recessed portion. The recessed portion is configured to accept insertion of the display. The non-recessed portion defines at least a portion of the perimeter of the recessed portion. Fastening holes can be positioned outside the perimeter of the recessed portion. The display frame is configured to tighten to the housing and to compress the display between the display frame and the housing. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326398 | SENSOR APPARATUS WITH O-RING - A sensor apparatus including a detecting element integrated in a case formed of a synthetic resin material, an O-ring fitted into an annular depression provided on the case, and an O-ring fitting ring member that is formed separately from the case and that is insert-molded in the case, wherein a bottom surface of the annular depression is formed by an outer peripheral surface of the O-ring fitting ring member exposed to an outer surface of the case. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326399 | Chuck - Disclosed is a chuck including a rod, a ball, two spring-loaded pushers, and a spring-loaded sleeve. The rod includes a hexagonal pocket axially defined therein, a circular pocket axially defined therein so that it is in communication with the hexagonal pocket, and an aperture transversely defined therein so that it is in communication with the hexagonal pocket. The ball is movably located in the aperture so that the ball can be partially inserted in the hexagonal pocket. The first spring-loaded pusher is movably located in the circular pocket for pushing a bit. The spring-loaded sleeve is movably located on the rod for pushing the ball in a direction. The second spring-loaded pusher is movably located between the rod and the sleeve for pushing the ball in an opposite direction. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326400 | Chuck - A chuck includes a cylinder, a ball, two spring-loaded pushers and a spring-loaded sleeve. The cylinder includes a hexagonal pocket axially defined therein, a circular pocket axially defined therein, and an aperture transversely defined therein. The ball is movably located in the aperture so that the ball can be inserted partially in the hexagonal pocket. The first pusher is movably located in the circular pocket for pushing a bit. The second pusher is movably located around the cylinder and abutted against the ball. The sleeve is movably located on the cylinder and formed with first and second annular ribs on an internal side thereof. The first rib is abutted against the second pusher while the second rib is abutted against the ball so that the ball is kept in the aperture while the second pusher is retained around the cylinder. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326401 | Bit Retention Device - A bit retention device includes a shaft having a sidewall defining a hexagonal cavity extending from a first end thereof and a ball groove extending through the sidewall and communicating with the hexagonal cavity. A ball is disposed in the ball groove and a ball spring engages the ball and biases the ball toward the first end. An actuator sleeve surrounding the shaft includes an internal ramp engaging the ball. A spring biased plunger assembly is disposed in the bore for biasing a bit received in the bore in a direction toward the insertion end. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326402 | MACHINE TOOL - The invention refers to a machine tool for the machining of one or more work pieces, wherein the work piece is held indirectly or directly by a clamping device in the machine tool on or at a non-rotary work piece table or a work piece table rotating around at least one axis. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326403 | SKATEBOARD - A skateboard includes a deck, a rear gear and a front gear. The rear gear is attached to the deck. The front gear includes a base plate, a friction-resistant plate, a hanger, a front wheel, a baring and a king pin. The base plate is attached to the deck, made of a plastic material, and formed with an inclined face. The friction-resistant plate is made of a friction-resistant metal material and located against the inclined face. The hanger includes a ring and two branches extending from the ring. The front wheel is attached to the branches. The bearing is located in the ring. The king pin is inserted in the bearing located in the ring, the friction-resistant plate and the base plate so that the axis of the king pin extends downward and toward the rear gear. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326404 | Rollable and Slideable Utility Mat and Creeper - A method of simulating a rollable and slideable utility mat and creeper for mechanics servicing a vehicle spaced from a floor provides a sheet of flexible and hardened material with a lower surface for contacting the floor and with a parallel upper surface. Said method allows said mat and creeper to allow user to access areas that are close to floor, including but not limited to the undercarriage of a low-slung automobile. Said lower surface of said mat and creeper has a lower friction than the sheet at its upper surface so that a user may adhere to said upper surface and then slide said lower surface along the floor or ground. Said mat and creeper is rollable in order to promote storage before and after use. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326405 | Stackable Shopping Basket with a Pull Handle - The present invention relates to a stackable shopping basket ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120326406 | MODULAR ROLLING CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - An apparatus for transporting articles having at least one container module that includes a container top having a non-releasable connection portion and a storage container that is selectively non-releasably connected to the container top and/or at least one other storage container. The storage container includes an upper non-releasable connection portion and a lower non-releasable connection portion. The upper non-releasable connection portion is selectively non-releasably connected to 1) a lower non-releasable connection portion of the at least one other storage container or 2) the non-releasable connection portion of the container top. The lower non-releasable connection portion is selectively non-releasably connected to an upper non-releasable connection portion of the at least one other storage container. The container module also includes a latch that releasably connects the storage container to the at least one other storage container if positioned on the container top. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326407 | WHEELBARROW LEG STABILIZER - A wheelbarrow leg stabilizer having a slip resistant lower surface is provided. Preferably, the slip resistant lower surface includes a plurality of edges structured to engage the ground and thereby increase the starting friction. More preferably, the edges are part of a deformation in the leg stabilizer body. When the stabilizer body is constructed from a generally planar metal member, the deformations may be punched in the stabilizer body thereby creating openings adjacent the deformations. This configuration provides for both an edge that engages the ground but also a face that creates a larger contact surface with the ground. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326408 | Scooter with Rotatable Platform - A scooter having a riding platform rotationally engaged to a front steering assembly is provided which significantly increases the ability of riders to perform tricks. The riding platform is rotationally engaged to the steering column which itself may be employed as a riding platform. An optional mechanism may be employed whereby the riding platform is rotated by a spin of the steering column with the handlebars. The scooter may also be equipped with skids to allow employment in the snow or on ice. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326409 | CHILDREN'S WALKER - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable orbital children's walker. According to various embodiments, the children's walker is configured for being adjusted between an orbital movement mode, in which the walker is restricted to movement along an orbital path, and a free movement mode, in which the walker is not restricted to movement along an orbital path. In particular, various embodiments of the children's walker include at least one pivot mechanism configured for being easily adjusted by a user between a first configuration, in which the children's walker is thereby in the orbital movement mode, and a second configuration, in which the children's walker is thereby in the free movement mode. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326410 | INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION KIT - An independent rear suspension kit includes first and second mounting brackets configured to be fastened to a chassis of a vehicle, a cross-member interconnecting the first and second brackets, a differential housing supported by the cross-member, first and second upper control arms pivotably coupled to the cross-member, first and second lower control arms pivotably coupled to the differential housing, a first upright pivotably coupled to the first upper control arm and the first lower control arm, and a second upright pivotably coupled to the second upper control arm and the second lower control arm. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326411 | Arrangement for the rear end of a motor vehicle with a fuel filler line and a compound crank - The invention relates to an arrangement for the rear end of a motor vehicle with a fuel filler line and a compound crank which exhibits two trailing arms and a cross member connecting the trailing arms with each other, with the trailing arms being pivotably supportable in the direction of their longitudinal axis on their one end area by means of a connection element on the body shell of the vehicle, and having on their other end area a holder for a wheel bearing unit. Provision is made that the filler line crosses at least one of the trailing arms in the area between a connection site for the cross member and the connection element. The invention further relates to a compound crank for the rear end of a motor vehicle, and a rear end of a vehicle. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326412 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH SINGLE MOVING ELEMENT - A suspension system for use with a vehicle including an axle tube, an internal tube and a locking structure. The axle tube is adapted to be attached to the vehicle. The internal tube assembly has an inner member with a first end and a second end. A locking structure is formed integrally at the second end with the inner member. The locking structure has a locking shape that allows the internal tube assembly to be inserted into the axle tube when the locking structure is rotated to a non-operational position. The internal tube assembly is prevented from being removed from the axle tube when the internal tube assembly rotates between jounce and rebound positions when the suspension system is operational. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326413 | ARRANGEMENT FOR BICYCLE WITH COMBINED MOVEMENT - “ARRANGEMENT FOR BICYCLE WITH COMBINED MOVEMENT”, consists essentially of a bicycle ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120326414 | SENSOR ARRANGEMENT - A sensor arrangement for a wheelchair wheel that has a running wheel with a hub and a hand rim includes a running wheel fastening arrangement that is fastened to the running wheel, a hand rim fastening arrangement that is fastened to the hand rim and at least one sensor that detects a movement of the hand rim fastening arrangement relative to the running wheel fastening arrangement. Two restoring elements are provided on the running wheel fastening arrangement and rest against the hand rim arrangement with a prestressing force at least in the zero position. Both restoring elements rest against at least one stop of the running wheel fastening arrangement in the zero position of the sensor arrangement. | 2012-12-27 |
20120326415 | SEAT POST FOR A BICYCLE - A seat post for a frame, said seat post comprising, a tubular section having a circumference; said tubular section including one or more slots; and said one or more slots extending through a portion of the circumference of said tubular section. | 2012-12-27 |