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20100032067 | HEAVY DUTY TIRE - An off the road tire comprising a carcass, a tread located radially outward of the carcass, the tread having a plurality of lugs, the lugs extending radially outward from an inner tread and being located between first and second lateral tread edges, a first row of lugs extending from the tread lateral edge axially inwards toward the centerplane, a second row of lugs extending from the opposite tread lateral edge and axially inwards toward the centerplane and wherein the lugs of the first and second rows are separated by a plurality of shoulder grooves, a third row of lugs located between the first and second row of lugs, wherein all of the lugs in each row are aligned circumferentially, wherein the lugs in the third row have two or more ends formed by grooves. | 02-11-2010 |
20110114239 | HEAVY DUTY TIRE - A pneumatic tire construction is described suitable for severe loading conditions. The tire includes a bead portion further having an apex which extends radially outward of the bead core, and a first turnup pad located adjacent said chafer, and a second turnup pad located adjacent said first turnup pad, wherein the first turnup pad has a G′ less than the G′ of the second turnup pad. Alternatively, the first turnup pad may be located adjacent to the rim flange and the second turnup pad may be located axially inward of the first pad. The second turnup pad is preferably thicker and longer than the first turnup pad. | 05-19-2011 |
20120067493 | HEAVY DUTY TIRE - A pneumatic tire construction is described suitable for severe loading conditions. The tire includes a bead portion further having an apex which extends radially outward of the bead core, and a first turn-up pad located adjacent said chafer, and a second turn-up pad located adjacent said first turn-up pad, wherein the first turn-up pad has a G′ less than the G′ of the second turn-up pad. Alternatively, the first turn-up pad may be located adjacent to the rim flange and the second turn-up pad may be located axially inward of the first pad. The second turn-up pad is preferably thicker and longer than the first turn-up pad. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067494 | HEAVY DUTY TIRE - A pneumatic tire construction is described suitable for severe loading conditions. The tire includes a bead portion further having an apex which extends radially outward of the bead core, and a turn-up pad located adjacent said chafer. The turn-up pad has a minimum specified width and a maximum specified width at a Radius R as measured from the bead center. The turn-up pad is formed of a material having a specified G′ and G″. | 03-22-2012 |
20120145328 | TIRE EXTRACTOR APPARATUS - A tire support device is disclosed having an annular support member having an inner surface and an outer surface. A support flange is mounted to the annular support member, the support flange has an inflatable bladder mounted into its inside surface. The inflatable bladder has an inflated position for supporting the tire and an uninflated position for releasing the tire. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145329 | TIRE SUPPORT APPARATUS - A tire support device for supporting the bead area of a tire is described. The tire support device includes an inner support member having a plurality of support vanes mounted to the support member, the support vanes radially extend from the inner support member. The tire support device further comprises a plurality of cover plates forming an outer cylindrical surface for supporting the bead area of a tire. The cover plates having an inner rib which extends radially inward, said rib having one or more guide members, each slide member slidably mounted on the support vane, wherein the guide members are slidably from a radially inward position to close the cover plates, and to a radially outward position to radially expand the tires. | 06-14-2012 |
20130160930 | METHOD OF APPLYING PLY TO A TIRE BUILDING DRUM - A method for applying a sheet of flexible material to a cylindrical body is described. The sheet of material may be ply or a tire building component such as a liner. The method includes the steps of receiving the sheet of flexible material onto a conveyor belt of a conveyor table, wherein the conveyor belt can translate in the X direction, wherein the conveyor belt has a plurality of rollers rotatably mounted on the conveyor belt so they can rotate about an axis aligned with the X direction. The method further includes aligning a lateral edge of the sheet with an edge guide of the conveyor table by tilting the conveyor table and then tilting the conveyor table back to a level position. The method further includes moving a front edge of the conveyor table adjacent the cylindrical body; and applying the sheet onto the cylindrical body. | 06-27-2013 |
20130192764 | TIRE PLY APPLIER - The invention provides in a first aspect an applier apparatus for applying a sheet of flexible material to a cylindrical body such as a tire building drum. The apparatus includes a support frame; a conveyor table having one or more conveyor belts mounted thereon; said conveyor table further comprising a plurality of support legs, each support leg having an outer leg portion and an inner leg portion, wherein each inner leg portion is mounted to the support frame, said conveyor table being connected to each of the outer leg portion of the support legs; the outer leg portion of each support leg having a first end slidably received over the inner leg portion and a second end connected to a nut; and wherein the nut is mounted onto a linear screw which is rotatably mounted onto a second end of the inner leg portion; said linear screw being driven by a motor wherein the nut is raised and lowered by operation of the screw. | 08-01-2013 |
20150059962 | METHOD OF BUILDING A TIRE - A method of building a tire onto a tire building drum is described. The method includes the steps of: applying one or more tire building components onto the drum to form a tire carcass having carcass ends; wherein the drum has an inboard section, a center section and an outboard section. The inboard section has a rotating spindle and a sliding shaft, wherein the sliding shaft is slidable within the spindle. The inboard section has a radially expandable bead lock mounted on the spindle, said center section mounted to a hub, wherein the hub is mounted on the sliding shaft. The center section has a plurality of tiles mounted thereon that are radially expandable, wherein the outboard section of the drum is mounted on a distal end of the sliding shaft, wherein the outboard section further has a radially expandable bead lock; wherein the center section and the outboard section are axially movable by sliding of the sliding shaft. The method further includes the steps of: placing a first and second bead around the tire carcass on the drum so that the carcass ends of the tire carcass extend laterally outward of the beads; radially expanding the first and second bead locks into engagement with the first and second bead; and expanding the carcass located between the bead locks radially outward by radially expanding a center section of the tire building drum while moving only the bead lock on the outboard section axially inward towards the inboard section. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059984 | TIRE BUILDING DRUM - A tire building drum is described that includes an inboard section, a center section and an outboard section. The inboard section has a rotating spindle and a sliding shaft, and the sliding shaft is slidable within the spindle. The inboard section further includes a radially expandable bead lock device mounted on the spindle. The center section has an internal hub mounted on the sliding shaft and further comprises a plurality of tiles that are radially expandable. The outboard section of the drum is mounted on a distal end of the sliding shaft, and further includes a radially expandable bead lock device. The center section and the outboard section are each axially movable by sliding of the sliding shaft. | 03-05-2015 |
20150328852 | METHOD OF APPLYING PLY TO A TIRE BUILDING DRUM - A method for applying a sheet of flexible material to a cylindrical body is described. The sheet of material may be ply or a tire building component such as a liner. The method includes the steps of receiving the sheet of flexible material onto a conveyor belt of a conveyor table, wherein the conveyor belt can translate in the X direction, wherein the conveyor belt has a plurality of rollers rotatably mounted on the conveyor belt so they can rotate about an axis aligned with the X direction. The method further includes aligning a lateral edge of the sheet with an edge guide of the conveyor table by tilting the conveyor table and then tilting the conveyor table back to a level position. The method further includes moving a front edge of the conveyor table adjacent the cylindrical body; and applying the sheet onto the cylindrical body. | 11-19-2015 |
20150343853 | Heavy duty tire - A pneumatic tire construction is described suitable for severe loading conditions. The tire includes a bead portion further having an apex which extends radially outward of the bead core, and a first turn-up pad located adjacent said chafer, and a second turn-up pad located adjacent said first turn-up pad, wherein the first turn-up pad has a G′ less than the G′ of the second turn-up pad. Alternatively, the first turn-up pad may be located adjacent to the rim flange and the second turn-up pad may be located axially inward of the first pad. The second turn-up pad is preferably thicker and longer than the first turn-up pad. | 12-03-2015 |
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20090090253 | SHEETING HEAD - Sheeting head apparatus for rolling and flattening a quantity of dough, includes a sheeting head, an infeed conveyor, and an outfeed conveyor. The sheeting head defines a dough path therethrough and includes a plurality of opposed roller pairs, a first roller of each pair being positioned on a first side of the dough path and a second roller of each pair being positioned on a second side of the dough path. The first roller of each roller pair is mounted for rotation and for independent movement toward and away from the dough path. The second roller of each roller pair is mounted for rotation adjacent the dough path. The infeed conveyor conveys a quantity of dough to the sheeting head, and the outfeed conveyor for conveying a quantity of rolled and flattened dough from the sheeting head. A sensor, adjacent the infeed conveyor, senses an unduly thick or double quantity of dough being conveyed by the infeed conveyor to the sheeting head. A control is responsive to the sensor and causes the sheeting head to move the first roller of each roller pair away from the dough path. Undesired jamming of the sheeting head by an unduly thick quantity of dough or by a double quantity of dough is prevented. Each of the rollers may be coated with a coating of polytetrafluoroethylene and nickel co-deposits, preferably between 12% and 25% by volume of polytetrafluoroethylene particles in a high phosphorous electroless nickel matrix. The coating has a thickness of substantially between 0.0002 inches and 0.0003 inches, with a Rockwell hardness of substantially 65 to 75 on the C scale. Each of the rollers is preferably made of a mild steel with a finish smoothness, before depositing of the coating, of substantially 4μ-inch RMS. | 04-09-2009 |
20090090432 | DEPOSITOR SYSTEM - A dispensing device for supplying measured quantities of batter to baking containers, and a method of operating such device use a peristaltic pump driven by a servo-motor drive. The peristaltic pump has a flexible conduit with a first end connected to a supply container for receiving batter and a second end from which the batter is dispensed. A movable pump element precisely moves batter through the flexible conduit from the first end toward the second end. A shut-off valve adjacent the second end of the flexible conduit closes the conduit when the measured quantity of batter has been dispensed. A conveyor is positioned beneath the second end of the flexible conduit for moving baking containers into position therebeneath for deposit of batter. The movable pump element has a peristaltic driver including a plurality of rollers, a drive shaft to rotate the peristaltic driver such that the rollers apply pressure to the flexible conduit, pressing the flexible conduit against a curved pressure surface of a shoe. | 04-09-2009 |
20090324376 | TROUGH HOIST APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A trough hoist apparatus that raises, dumps and lowers dough troughs includes a column assembly comprising a first column and a second column spaced laterally from the first column. A first externally threaded screw is mounted within the first column such that the first threaded screw extends vertically along a height of the first column. A second externally threaded screw is mounted within the second column such that the second threaded screw extends vertically along a height of the second column. A first drive assembly includes a first internally threaded drive nut internally receiving the first threaded screw. The first drive assembly is configured to rotate the first drive nut relative to the first threaded screw to move the first drive assembly vertically along the first threaded screw. A second drive assembly includes a second internally threaded drive nut internally receiving the second threaded screw. The second drive assembly is configured to rotate the second drive nut relative to the second threaded screw to move the second drive assembly vertically along the second threaded screw. A trough carriage assembly is located between the first column and the second column. The trough carriage assembly is mounted to the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly for vertical movement therewith. The trough carriage is configured to receive a dough trough. | 12-31-2009 |
20100085832 | Rotary Shaft Seal Arrangement for Mixing Bowl - A mixer arrangement includes a mixer bowl, an agitator within the mixer bowl and a shaft extending through a wall of the mixer bowl for moving the agitator. A seal assembly is associated with the shaft at an external side of the mixer bowl wall. The seal assembly includes a boot component disposed about the shaft, the boot component formed of a resiliently compressible material. A boot compression component is disposed about the shaft and moveable along the shaft between a seal position that urges the boot component toward the mixer bowl wall and a release position away from the boot component. A linkage is connected to the boot compression component and has an over center orientation for holding the boot compression component in the seal position. | 04-08-2010 |
20100147419 | Depositor Apparatus Including Flow Meter - A depositor apparatus includes a product source, a product source, a supply manifold for receiving product from the product source and a pump that pumps product from the product source to the supply manifold. Multiple deposit valves are connected to receive product from the manifold along respective flow paths. Each flow path includes a respective flow meter that measures product flowing through the flow meter. Each flow meter may include a processor that controls opening and closing of its respective deposit valve to effect deposit of a set amount of product. The flow meters may be of a mass flow meter type. | 06-17-2010 |
20140096371 | Automated Assembly Apparatus for Making a Motor Component and Method of Making - A system for making a stator includes a stator laminate forming area for receiving at least one stator plate to form part of a stator laminate, an automated plate lift for lifting and positioning at least one the stator plate in a predetermined position in the stator laminate forming area and a mechanism for enabling movement of the stator plates between the stator laminate forming area and the plate lift. | 04-10-2014 |
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20080230412 | LOCKABLE STORAGE CONTAINER - A lockable storage container includes a lock that is movable from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidentally move back into the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position. | 09-25-2008 |
20080237072 | METHOD OF USING LOCKABLE STORAGE CONTAINER - A method for using a lockable storage container includes the steps of moving the lock from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidently move back into the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position. | 10-02-2008 |
20090294448 | LOCKABLE MERCHANDISE STORAGE CONTAINER - A lockable merchandise storage container has a lock slide disposed within a lock housing that is connected to a portion of the container. The container includes a base and lid with the lid movable between open and closed positions. The lid has at least one hook. The lock housing is connected to the base with at least one snap fit connector. A lock slide is disposed entirely within the lock housing. The hook of the lid extends into the lock housing when the lid is in the closed position. In the locked position, the lock slide engages the hook of the lid to prevent the lid from moving from the closed position to the open position. An opener for the container is adjustable to receive containers of different thicknesses. | 12-03-2009 |
20140158715 | VENTED CHECK VALVES, PUMPS AND REFILL UNITS WITH VENTED CHECK VALVES - Vented check valves, pumps and refill units for dispensers are disclosed herein. Some embodiments disclose a refill unit including a container for holding a liquid. A pump chamber is secured to the container. The pump chamber is defined at least in part by a one-way liquid inlet check valve, a one-way liquid outlet check valve and at least one wall. The volume of the pump chamber is movable between a first volume and a second volume. The inlet check valve includes a venting recess. The venting recess allows air to flow past the inlet check valve in the opposite direction of the flow of liquid into the liquid chamber. | 06-12-2014 |
20150239644 | VENTED NON-COLLAPSING CONTAINERS, DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS HAVING VENTED NON-COLLAPSING CONTAINERS - Exemplary embodiments of dispensers and refill units are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit for a soap, sanitizer or lotion includes a non-collapsing container. The non-collapsing container includes a neck. An annular projection is located at least partially on the neck. A one-way valve is located proximate the annular projection. The one-way valve allows air to flow into the non-collapsing container once the vacuum pressure in the container reaches the cracking pressure of the one-way valve and the one-way valve prevents liquid from flowing out of the annular projection. In addition, a pump for pumping the contents of the container out of the container is also included. | 08-27-2015 |
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20080224471 | Male Coupling for Connecting to Female Threaded Coupling - In one embodiment, a male coupling connectable to and separable from a female coupling (e.g., a female threaded port) is provided. The female coupling includes a receiving portion sized to receive at least a portion of the male coupling, where the receiving portion has internal threads provided therein. The male coupling includes a body having a passageway extending therethrough and a locking member disposed about the body and configured to move between locking and releasing positions. The locking member includes a retaining formation configured to engage the internal threads of the female coupling when the locking member is in its locking position. The male coupling further includes a locking sleeve disposed about and axially movable with respect to the body between first and second positions. After insertion of the male coupling into the female coupling and upon movement of the locking sleeve to its first position, the locking sleeve forces the locking member to move to its locking position causing the retaining formation of the locking member to engage the internal threads of the female coupling, thereby locking the male coupling and the female coupling together. | 09-18-2008 |
20120161434 | FLUID CONNECTOR WITH A HOSE CUTTING CLIP - An electrically conductive hose cutting clip has at least one end tab that is shaped to provide a cutting edge for penetration of the inner layer(s) of a multiple layer fluid conveyance hose when it is clipped onto a fluid connector and the hose is installed on the fluid connector by forcing it onto the connector. The cutting action by the cutting clip provides for a relatively low resistance electrical connection between an electrically conductive layer of the hose and the fluid connector. This can be used to provide a signal path from a sensing element on or in the hose to a system electronic component. | 06-28-2012 |
20120161437 | FLUID CONNECTOR WITH HOSE CUTTING BLADES - An electrically conductive hose cutting clip has at least one cutting blade that is shaped to provide a cutting edge for penetration of the inner layer(s) of a multiple layer fluid conveyance hose when it is clipped onto a fluid connector and the hose is installed on the fluid connector by forcing it onto the connector. The cutting action by the cutting blade provides for a relatively low resistance electrical connection between an electrically conductive layer of the hose and the fluid connector. This can be used to provide a signal path from a sensing element on the hose to a system electronic component. | 06-28-2012 |
20150252928 | FLUID CONNECTOR WITH A HOSE CUTTING CLIP - An electrically conductive hose cutting clip has at least one end tab that is shaped to provide a cutting edge for penetration of the inner layer(s) of a multiple layer fluid conveyance hose when it is clipped onto a fluid connector and the hose is installed on the fluid connector by forcing it onto the connector. The cutting action by the cutting clip provides for a relatively low resistance electrical connection between an electrically conductive layer of the hose and the fluid connector. This can be used to provide a signal path from a sensing element on or in the hose to a system electronic component. | 09-10-2015 |
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20090098488 | Thick Film Layers and Methods relating thereto - Thick film layers for a micro-fluid ejection head, micro-fluid ejection heads, and methods for making micro-fluid ejection head and thick film layers. One such thick film layer is derived from a difunctional epoxy component having a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 2500 to about 4000 Daltons, a photoacid generator, an aryl ketone solvent, and an adhesion enhancing component. One such thick film layer has a cross-link density upon curing that increases the dimensional stability of the thick film layer sufficient to provide flow features therein having substantially vertical walls. | 04-16-2009 |
20090155729 | Photoimageable Nozzle Members and Methods Relating Thereto - Nozzle members, such as for a micro-fluid ejection head, micro-fluid ejection heads, and a method for making the same. One such nozzle member includes a negative photoresist composition derived from a first di-functional epoxy compound, a relatively high molecular weight polyhydroxy ether, a photoacid generator devoid of aryl sulfonium salts, an adhesion enhancer, and an aliphatic ketone solvent. The nozzle member has a thickness ranging from about 10 microns to about 30 microns. | 06-18-2009 |
20090269707 | Thick Film Layers and Methods Relating Thereto - Thick film layers for a micro-fluid ejection head, micro-fluid ejection heads, and methods for making micro-fluid ejection head and thick film layers. One such thick film layer is derived from a difunctional epoxy component having a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 2500 to about 4000 Daltons, a photoacid generator, an aryl ketone solvent, and an adhesion enhancing component. One such thick film layer has a cross-link density upon curing that increases the dimensional stability of the thick film layer sufficient to provide flow features therein having substantially vertical walls. | 10-29-2009 |
20100210759 | Adhesive Compositions, Micro-fluid Ejection Devices and Methods for Attaching Mirco-Fluid Ejection Heads - Adhesive compositions, micro-fluid ejection devices, and methods for attaching micro-fluid ejection heads to devices. One such adhesive composition is provided for use in attaching a micro-fluid ejection head to a device, such as to reduce chip bowing and/or to decrease chip fragility upon curing of the adhesive. Such an exemplary composition may include one having from about 50.0 to about 95.0 percent by weight of at least one cross-linkable resin selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, siloxane resins, urethane resins, and functionalized olefin resins; from about 0.1 to about 25.0 percent by weight of at least one thermal curative agent; and from about 0.0 to about 30.0 percent by weight filler, and exhibit a relatively low shear modulus upon curing (e.g., less than about 10.0 MPa at 25° C.). | 08-19-2010 |
20120082933 | FORMULATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PHOTORESIST FILM LAYERS - Environmentally friendly thick film layers for a micro-fluid ejection head and micro-fluid ejection heads are disclosed. The environmentally friendly thick film layer includes a negative photoresist layer derived from a composition comprising a multi-functional epoxy compound, a low molecular weight polymeric difunctional epoxy compound, a monomeric difunctional epoxy compound, a methide-based photoacid generator that does not contain antimony, a chromophore and an aryl ketone solvent. Optionally the photoresist layer contains an adhesion enhancer. The negative photoresist layer is environmentally friendly and provides good resolution, well defined critical dimensions, straight side walls, and a large processing window. | 04-05-2012 |
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20080206355 | Composition comprising a particulate zinc material, a pyrithione or a polyvalent metal salt of a pyrithione and a synthetic cationic polymer - The present invention relates to a composition comprising a composition comprising an effective amount of a particulate zinc material; an effective amount of a surfactant including a surfactant with an anionic functional group; an effective amount of a pyrithione or a polyvalent metal salt of a pyrithione; from about 0.025% to about 5% by weight of a water soluble or dispersible, cationic, non-crosslinked, conditioning homopolymer having a cationic charge density of from about 2 meq/gm to about 10 meq/gm; and from about 20% to about 95% of an aqueous carrier, by weight of said composition | 08-28-2008 |
20080317698 | Personal Care Compositions Containing At Least Two Cationic Polymers and an Anionic Surfactant - A personal cleansing composition comprising:
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20090176676 | Conditioning Shampoo Containing Stabilized Silicone Particles - Shampoo compositions comprising a) a detersive surfactant, b) silicone particles, c) a protecting agent and d) an aqueous carrier provide superior conditioning. The silicone particles contain at least one amine functional silicone and optionally a non-amine functional silicone. | 07-09-2009 |
20100061952 | Conditioning Shampoo Containing Aminosilicone - Disclosed is are hair conditioning shampoo compositions comprising a) a detersive surfactant, b) an aminosilicone having a viscosity of from about 1,000 cs to about 1,000,000 cs, and less than about 0.5% nitrogen by weight of the aminosilicone and, c) an aqueous carrier. Also disclosed are hair conditioning shampoo compositions comprising a) a detersive surfactant, b) an aminosilicone having less than about 0.5% nitrogen by weight of the aminosilicone, c) a non-amino-functionalized silicone having a viscosity of at least about 10,000 cs and, d) an aqueous carrier. | 03-11-2010 |
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20140087397 | BIOMARKERS FOR FANCONI ANEMIA - A method for adjusting therapy given to a patient having cancer by diagnosing Fanconi Anemia (FA), and/or predicting bone marrow failure (BMF) or predicting cancer susceptibility in the patient by determining a level of at least one biomarker. In one embodiment the biomarker is at least one of 3-hydroxyisovalerate, acetate, isopropanol, glycerol-3-phosphocholine, choline, histamine, glutamate, alanine, glycine, isoleucine, lysine, phenylalanine, threonine, tyrosine, vitamin A, vitamin D, cholesterol, ketone bodies, acetone, and/or acetoacetate/acetoacetaldehyde. The biomarker level is assessed in a biological sample obtained from the patient, and an altered level of the biomarker, increased or decreased, compared to a family member not having FA or to a healthy control subject, is indicative of FA and/or predictive of BMF and cancer susceptibility. The information is used to adjust the patient's therapy based on the diagnosis of FA and/or prediction of BMF and cancer susceptibility in the patient. | 03-27-2014 |
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20130168987 | POWERED ROLL-IN COTS - According to one embodiment, a roll-in cot may include a support frame, a pair of front legs, a pair of back legs, and a cot actuation system. The pair of front legs may be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each front leg includes at least one front wheel. The pair of back legs may be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each back leg includes at least one back wheel. The cot actuation system includes a front actuator that moves the front legs and a back actuator that moves the back legs. The front actuator and the back actuator raises or lowers the support frame in tandem. The front actuator raises or lowers the front end of the support frame independently of the back actuator. The back actuator raises or lowers the back end of the support frame independently of the front actuator. | 07-04-2013 |
20140197654 | POWERED ROLL-IN COTS - According to one embodiment, a roll-in cot may include a support frame, a pair of back legs, a pair of front legs, and a cot actuation system. The pair of back legs and the pair of front legs can be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each of the pair of front legs can include a front wheel and an intermediate load wheel. The intermediate load wheel is offset from the front wheel by a load wheel distance. A front actuator can raise the pair of front legs such that the front wheel and the intermediate load wheel of each of the pair of front legs are aligned along a loading level. The intermediate load wheel of each of the pair of front legs can be offset from the pair of back legs by a loading span. The load wheel distance can be greater than the loading span. | 07-17-2014 |
20160089284 | POWERED COTS - According to one embodiment, a roll-in cot may include a support frame, a pair of front legs, a pair of back legs, and a cot actuation system. The pair of front legs may be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each front leg includes at least one front wheel. The pair of back legs may be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each back leg includes at least one back wheel. The cot actuation system includes a front actuator that moves the front legs and a back actuator that moves the back legs. The front actuator and the back actuator raises or lowers the support frame in tandem. The front actuator raises or lowers the front end of the support frame independently of the back actuator. The back actuator raises or lowers the back end of the support frame independently of the front actuator. | 03-31-2016 |
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20110260482 | EMERGENCY VEHICLE PATIENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS - Emergency vehicle patient transport systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, an emergency vehicle patient transport system includes: a loading passage providing access to an interior of an emergency vehicle; one or more tracks coupled to a floor of the emergency vehicle, a ceiling of the emergency vehicle, a wall of the emergency vehicle or combinations thereof wherein, a travel path is delineated by the one or more tracks; and a chair slidingly engaged with the one or more tracks, and vertically positioned between the floor and the ceiling. The chair locks in one or more set positions. And, the one or more set positions are selected from a group consisting of an airway care position, an extended airway care position, a procedural care position, a responder position, a patient care position, and a patient load position. | 10-27-2011 |
20130119692 | EMERGENCY VEHICLE PATIENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS - Emergency vehicle patient transport systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, an emergency vehicle patient transport system includes: a loading passage providing access to an interior of an emergency vehicle; one or more tracks coupled to a floor of the emergency vehicle, a ceiling of the emergency vehicle, a wall of the emergency vehicle or combinations thereof wherein, a travel path is delineated by the one or more tracks; and a chair slidingly engaged with the one or more tracks, and vertically positioned between the floor and the ceiling. The chair locks in one or more set positions. And, the one or more set positions are selected from a group consisting of an airway care position, an extended airway care position, a procedural care position, a responder position, a patient care position, and a patient load position. | 05-16-2013 |
20140062118 | EMERGENCY VEHICLE PATIENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS - Emergency vehicle patient transport systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, an emergency vehicle patient transport system includes: a loading passage providing access to an interior of an emergency vehicle; one or more tracks coupled to a floor of the emergency vehicle, a ceiling of the emergency vehicle, a wall of the emergency vehicle or combinations thereof wherein, a travel path is delineated by the one or more tracks; and a chair slidingly engaged with the one or more tracks, and vertically positioned between the floor and the ceiling. The chair locks in one or more set positions. And, the one or more set positions are selected from a group consisting of an airway care position, an extended airway care position, a procedural care position, a responder position, a patient care position, and a patient load position. | 03-06-2014 |
20150173983 | EMERGENCY VEHICLE PATIENT TRANSPORT SYSTEM - Emergency vehicle patient transport systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, an emergency vehicle patient transport system includes: a loading passage providing access to an interior of an emergency vehicle; one or more tracks coupled to a floor of the emergency vehicle, a ceiling of the emergency vehicle, a wall of the emergency vehicle or combinations thereof wherein, a travel path is delineated by the one or more tracks; and a chair slidingly engaged with the one or more tracks, and vertically positioned between the floor and the ceiling. The chair locks in one or more set positions. And, the one or more set positions are selected from a group consisting of an airway care position, an extended airway care position, a procedural care position, a responder position, a patient care position, and a patient load position. | 06-25-2015 |