04th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120017343 | PROTECTIVE GLOVE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a protective system that can be used in the record management industry. The protective system includes a root portion, covering portions, and gripping portions. The root portion can receive the palm of the user, the covering portions can receive the fingers of the user, and the gripping portions are carried by the covering portions and/or the root portion and help the user grip different items. The gripping portions can be made of various materials, including rubber. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017344 | Baseball glove with indicia apparatus - A baseball glove | 2012-01-26 |
20120017345 | TURNOUT PANTS WITH PROTECTIVE MATERIAL - Turnout pants for use in firefighting, a protective accessory that can be added to turnout pants and a method of altering turnout pants to protect a wearer from sharp instruments are disclosed herein. Turnout pants may include two pants legs made at least partially of fireproof material. A piece of protective material may be positioned on one or more pants legs. The piece of protective material may be configured to protect a wearer from a sharp instrument such as a chainsaw. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017346 | VENTILATED GARMENT - A ventilated garment includes a shell layer worn by the user and an auxiliary layer attached to a portion of shell to define a ventilated portion of the garment. An exterior opening formed in the outermost layer of the garment includes a fastener controlling the open or closed state of the exterior opening. A drain opening is also formed in the outermost layer separate form the exterior opening adjacent the bottom of the ventilated portion. Ventilating openings are formed in the waterproof innermost layer. A mesh layer spans the ventilating portion between the ventilating openings and the exterior opening to trap snow/rain and drain the precipitation through the drain opening therebelow to the exterior of the garment. The mesh layer blocks passage of precipitation therethrough while allowing a ventilating flow of air therethrough. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017347 | Auxiliary Gear Attachment System and Method - Outerwear in the form of a wearable personal device can be customized to accept auxiliary gear using a quick attach/detach system that provides for minimal alteration to the aesthetics of the auxiliary gear and the wearable personal device. The system of the present invention can be offered in varied sizes and shapes to accommodate not only dimensional requests, but capacity of auxiliary equipment. In one embodiment, the system of the present invention can be employed with a webbing system previously attached to the wearable personal device. The present invention can include a replaceable female buckle designed to mate with to corresponding male buckles placed on any of a variety of auxiliary equipment items, thereby facilitating quick and simple attachment and detachment of the auxiliary equipment. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017348 | Rapid opening feature on tactical jacket - A jacket, coat or windbreaker, particularly for tactical use by police, for example, has a side opening just below the arm to the bottom of the jacket, provided with a quick-opening feature for fast access to a weapon normally secured under the jacket. The side opening is closed by a zipper pulled downwardly and is concealed by a flap when closed. A small gripping tab extends out at the exterior of the jacket near the bottom edge, at the end of a rip cord that extends through an opening in the jacket and is secured to a plastic buckle or clip somewhat similar to a small seat belt, positioned along the inside surface of the jacket so as to be hidden from the outside. The buckle or clip snaps together to hold the jacket opening secured at bottom. When the rip cord is pulled, this has the effect of releasing the buckle, releasing a VELCRO strip that closes the flap at the bottom edge, and opening the zipper to separate the jacket along the opening line, up to just below the arm if desired. The wearer can thus quickly reach a weapon or other implement by a rapid one-handed pull of the rip cord. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017349 | Molded Grip Glove - Glove for use in weightlifting or other activities in which an object is gripped. The glove has pads of moldable, malleable, substantially cohesive material on the palm and fingers that conforms to the contours of the object and a hand wearing the glove and retains its shape without hardening to provide a firm, solid grip between the hand and the object. The palm section and the finger stalls are fabricated of thin, flexible material, and the pads overlie fleshier parts of the palm and fingers, with gaps between the pads extending along joint lines of the palm and fingers and the elastic material in the gaps providing hinges which flex along the joint lines and allow adjacent ones of the pads to come together to form a substantially continuous gripping surface when the hand and glove are curled about the object. The malleable material in the pads on the finger stalls is enclosed in pockets having rolled upper edges, with front and rear panels which are formed continuously with the rolled edges and fastened together along side and bottom edges of the pockets. In some embodiments, the pads are attached directly to the body of the glove and to the finger stalls, and in others they are attached to an outer layer that overlies the palm section and further facilitates gripping of the object. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017350 | Overlapping Palm Glove - A glove for gripping an object having an inner glove with a lower palm section of relatively non-stretchable material and an upper palm section of relatively stretchable material that overlie the palm side of the hand of person wearing the glove, a back section that overlies the back of the hand, and stalls for receiving the fingers and thumb. An outer panel overlies substantially the entire palm section and is attached to the inner glove along the upper margin of the outer panel and partially or wholly detached from the inner glove along at least one side of the outer panel. The lower margin of the outer panel is also attached to the inner glove in some embodiments, and in others it is secured to the wrist separately from the inner glove. In some disclosed embodiments, the outer panel is fabricated of elastic material that draws the hand toward a closed position for gripping the object. In others, it is fabricated of a relatively non-stretchable material that is attached at one end to the base portion of the palm section and extends beyond the finger stalls, with a distal end portion of the panel being rolled back and attached to the front sides of the stalls so that it can flatten out and extend farther up the fingers when the hand is curled about the object. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017351 | Pulled Palm Glove - Glove for gripping an object having a palm section that overlies the palm side of the hand, a back section that overlies the back of the hand, stalls for receiving the fingers and thumb, and a tab extending from the lower margin of the palm section which can be pulled in a downward direction to tension the palm section, and means for holding the tab in a pulled position to maintain tension in the palm section. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017352 | Web glove - The Web Glove, provides a unique sports glove which increases a swimmer's speed, and provides an enhanced catching and gripping capacity for those who play sports like water polo or water basketball. Simply stated, the Web Glove is a half-fingered glove, sold in pairs, and used on both hands, constructed of lightweight neoprene material, nylon threading, and possesses two unique features which make it ideal for water sports. The Web Glove, as the name implies, features a strong, flexible, neoprene webbing between each of the five digits, for a “webbed hand” similar to a frog or duck's foot, which is a tremendous advantage in swimming and, the Web Glove features an enhanced, high-traction, rubber-ribbed gripping surface or pad on the palmar surface of the glove, a gripping pad to make catching a slippery ball much easier. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017353 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MODULAR CAMOUFLAGE - Systems and methods for retaining camouflage material from the natural surrounding of a user. A device includes a retaining mechanism and at least two coupling mechanisms for attaching the device to the clothing, or person, of the user. Alternatively, the device includes elastomeric banding to attach a device to the user. The device includes a backing plate to provide tension across the retaining mechanism. The user immobilizes the camouflage material by inserting the camouflage material between the retaining mechanism and the clothing, apparel or person of the user. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017354 | Sock With Connected Toe Compartments - A sock for a foot, including toe compartments that can receive a toe of the foot. Each of the toe compartments is connected at a position along its length to an adjacent one of the toe compartments. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017355 | COMBINATION SOCK AND SHOE - A combination sock and shoe includes a shoe sole, an exterior sock that is secured to the shoe sole, an intermediate sock positioned inside the exterior sock, and an interior sock positioned inside the exterior sock and inside the intermediate sock. The intermediate sock is constructed as an anklet having an elastic ankle opening. The exterior and interior socks conceal the intermediate sock from view by sandwiching the intermediate sock between them. When a wearer's foot is inserted into the combination sock and shoe, the elastic ankle opening of the intermediate sock securely engages around the ankle of the wearer's foot and holds the wearer's foot to the shoe sole, thereby preventing the shoe sole from separating away from the heel of the wearer's foot during walking. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017357 | Cheek pad for helmet and helmet - There is provided a helmet with an improved cradling function and fitting comfort, while also making the helmet easier to put on or take off. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017358 | PROTECTIVE HELMET - A protective helmet having an inner shell and an outer shell assembly. Internal padding contacts an inner surface of the inner shell and an energy absorbing layer is positioned between the inner shell and the outer shell assembly. The outer shell assembly includes a plurality of rigid, outer shell segments with at least one of the outer shell segments designed and arranged to move relative to the other outer shell segments upon receiving an impact force. The external energy absorbing layer and the outer shell assembly dampens impact energy before it reaches the inner shell. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017359 | Ear Protector - An ear protector | 2012-01-26 |
20120017360 | Safety net harness - The present invention is a safety harness that is designed for persons who work at elevations 6 feet and above. It incorporates two panels of continuously knitted vertical and horizontal intersecting straps that are sewn together at the front and back to make a one piece half body suit with a zipper placed in the front for easy wear. The primary use will be with a fall arrest system that will connect to a t-shaped loop sewn to the back of the suit. This design gives not only support to the wearer while suspended but protects the femoral artery in case of extended hanging time after a fall by keeping the body in a horizontal position. Fall arrest forces are also distributed over the body, mainly the torso, which leads to better comfort and performance. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017361 | Sanitary Toilet Seat - A sanitary toilet seat in varying shapes for use with varying shapes of toilet bowls having an upper rim and a pair of flanges extending upwardly from the upper rim at a rear area of the toilet includes a cardboard base having a seat portion and a connection portion. A plurality of water resistant feet extend from a lower side of the seat portion for contacting the upper rim. A plurality of impermeable, flushable, biodegradable sheets are stacked atop one another to form a pile with upper and lower ends, the pile upper end being wider than the pile lower end. Each sheet includes a tab accessible to peel the sheet from the pile. Adhesive is coupled to each sheet lower side but not to the tabs. Each upper sheet includes a coating such that the adhesive separates cleanly from the sheet upper sides. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017362 | Sports-themed toilet and plunger set - The sports-themed toilet and plunger set includes a toilet that is inscribed with a favored team's logo and is painted in that team's basic colors. The set also includes a plunger that is inscribed with a rival team's logo and is painted in the rival team's basic colors. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017363 | OFFSETTING DUAL FLUSH ADAPTER - Various methods and systems are provided for offsetting of flush adapters. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an adapter configured to attach to a flush mechanism configured to provide for a predefined flush capability in a toilet, a gasket attached to adapter, the gasket forming a seal between the flush mechanism and a flush orifice of a flush valve, where the flush valve is configured to seat a sealing member, and means for securing the gasket in position with respect to the flush orifice of the flush valve. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017364 | ABOVE-GROUND, COMPACT, MULTI-PURPOSE POOL FOR PRACTICING STATIONARY SWIMMING - An above-ground, compact, multi-purpose pool, particularly for practicing stationary swimming has three portions that make up a compact unit or are arranged so as to be assembled to form a compact unit. The three portions include a pool capable of containing a volume of water and comprising a bottom, two longitudinal walls, and two end walls; a dressing/undressing and/or showering cabin placed on one side of the pool; and a chamber placing said cabin in communication with the pool. The chamber includes an upper space mounted on the portion of the pool that is adjacent to said cabin, as well as two side walls, a front wall, and a covering wall. The front wall has an opening in communication with the free space above the pool, wherein the opening is provided with a door. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017365 | SAFETY SWIMMING POOL APPARATUS - Apparatus usable with a safety swimming pool incorporating a buoyant submersed rescue floor is described. In one instance, a winch coupling a gear motor to a cable drum via an electrically disengageable clutch is used as a device to re-deploy the buoyant floor to the bottom after a rescue. In another instance a solar powered dedicated power supply is used to power the trigger/sensor subsystem. In yet another instance an electro-mechanical circuit for sensing and triggering a rescue episode is described. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017366 | DOUBLE TENSION CURTAIN ROD ASSEMBLY - A curtain rod assembly according to example embodiments may include a first rod, a second rod, a collar assembly attached to the first end of the second rod and a second collar attached to the second end of the second rod. The first collar assembly and the second collar assembly may be attached to the first rod and the length of the second rod may be independently adjustable with respect to the length of the first rod. At least one of the first and second collar assemblies may be configured to be adjustably positioned on the first rod. At least one of the first and second collar assemblies may include a locking mechanism for fixing the position of the at least one of the first and second collar assemblies with respect to the first rod. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017367 | INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC SHOWER SYSTEM - An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative shower modules, a user interface includes a plurality of user defined presets, each preset including a shower setting stored in memory. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017368 | AUTOMATIC LAVATORY-CLEANING SYSTEM - Automatic lavatory-cleaning system, especially for public lavatories installed in a cubicle between two side walls, and with the floor converging to a drain, based on a structure that can be moved from a first, folded position into a second position in which it is deployed over the lavatory and between the side walls, comprising a supporting structure ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017369 | Baby Crib - A baby crib comprises a support frame and a cradle frame. The support frame includes a hang portion, at least one leg and a base. The hang portion and the base are respectively connected with upper and lower ends of the leg and extend at a same side thereof in two generally parallel planes. The cradle frame is suspended from the hang portion above the base, and is permanently coupled with the hang portion. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017370 | Edge Attachment for a Mattress Supporting System - A folding mattress support system replaces both a conventional box spring and the bed frame with rails. The mattress support system is lighter, quieter and easier to transport, and also provides more storage space beneath the mattress. The mattress support system includes bed frame assemblies, central connecting bars, edge attachments and a bed skirt. Leg brackets fold out from the bed frame assemblies, which themselves unfold in the middle. Central connecting bars connect inner side edges of the bed frame assemblies. Plastic edge attachments are attached at outer corners of the bed frame assemblies and hold a bed skirt taught around the frame assemblies when the frame assemblies are standing on the extended leg brackets. A mattress is then placed on top of the assembled mattress support system. Optionally, metal edge attachments at the head corners of the mattress support system both hold the bed skirt and support a headboard. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017371 | Blanket having two independently controlled cooling zones - A blanket having two distinct cooling zones whereby each occupant has control over the zone directly in physical contact. Via a remote controller, each occupant has control over a fan pumping ambient air into their respective zone and thru small reinforced openings located on the bottom side of the zone thus cooling the occupant. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017372 | INFANT SWADDLING BLANKET - One embodiment of a fabric blanket for wrapping infants and of the type having a slit which extends from the perimeter of the blanket to a point approaching the center of the blanket. The flaps formed on either side of the slit wrap over an infant's shoulders. The remaining flaps wrap across the infant in a prescribed manor to wrap said infant in a secure swaddle. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017373 | MATTRESS RETENTION BRACKET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A body support assembly includes a body support having a head portion, a middle portion, and a foot portion. The body support assembly also includes a foundation underlying and supporting the body support proximate an edge of the body support at one of the head and foot portions, and a bracket coupled to the foundation and slideable between first and second positions at different distances with respect to the edge of the body support. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017374 | PILLOW | 2012-01-26 |
20120017375 | ADJUSTABLE V-CUSHION ASSEMBLY FOR ALLEVIATING SITTING DISCOMFORT - A V-shaped cushion assembly has two cushions that are connected to each other by a connector so as to form a V-shape. The cushions are pivotable relative to each other at the connector, so that an angle of the V-shape between the cushions can be selectively adjusted. By adjusting this angle and the placement of the V-shaped cushion assembly on a seating surface, the V-shaped cushion assembly provides a wide variety of user-configurable options in order to allow a user to select the configuration that is most comfortable to the user. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017376 | BODY SUPPORT WITH FLUID SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A body support assembly comprising a first layer (e.g., a visco-elastic foam) having a lower surface, and a second layer supporting the first layer and having an upper surface. One of the upper and lower surfaces is defined by a non-planar surface to define a plurality of passages. A fan is positioned to move air through the passages. Preferably, the non-planar surface comprises a plurality of protrusions (e.g., a convoluted surface). The body support can further comprise a sensor that detects a parameter and produces a signal, and a controller coupled to the sensor and programmed to control the fan. Multiple fans and sensors can be provided, and the controller can control the fans to provide different air flows through different locations of the body support assembly. A user interface can be coupled to the controller to allow selection of a desired parameter of the body support assembly. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017377 | Combination Measuring and Pipe Cutting Device - The present invention provides a measuring tool and cutting device for use with metal pipes and tubes. The device provides accurate measurement of a length of pipe and a tool to cut sections thereof. The device comprises a crescent shaped pipe cutter with a measuring portion affixed to its distal end. The measuring portion is a retractable tape measuring device that allows the user to place the cutting tool at a specific distance from an end of the pipe. Once positioned at the desired location, the device grips and secures to the pipe using a scoring blade and two rollers. The measuring tape is then retracted and the user rotates the cutting device around the pipe to score and cut the pipe at that location. The device is small and compact, and may be used in a plurality of situations and locations involving pipes and pipe fitting. It is designed for quick access to a measuring means and for rapidly measuring and scoring sections of pipe. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017378 | Compositions for laundering and subsequently drying delicate garments without incurring any damage and methods to use them - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for wet-cleaning, in professional or household washing machine equipment, and subsequent drying in a tumbler dryer, of garments made of protein-fibers (animal based fibers) such as wool, cashmere, silk and other sensitive fibers. Using water and certain additives instead of organic solvents, these compositions enable the cleaning, including oil stains removal, and subsequent drying without incurring dimensional changes, shrinkage, surface damages, dye or color loss of dry clean only labeled garments or other delicate garments labeled for special care. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017379 | OZONE LAUNDRY SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Ozone laundry systems and related methods are shown and described. In one embodiment, an ozone laundry system includes a washing machine; an ozone generator, a Venturi-injector, a secondary injection device, and an ozone control system (OCS). The washing machine may have a vented drum for holding laundry and a liquid wash bath, and include a plurality of operational configurations. The OCS may be configured to provide ozone to the Venturi-injector when the washing machine is in the fill configuration, and provide ozone to the secondary injection device when the washing machine is in the wash configuration. The result is a system that is able to maintain ozone at a high level for a duration. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017380 | WASHING METHOD AND WASHING MACHINE - A washing method and a washing machine, more specifically, to a washing method which improves a washing ability and a washing machine are disclosed. The washing method includes a laundry amount detecting step of detecting the amount of laundry loaded in a drum; and a high head motion step of dropping the laundry by braking the drum after the laundry is lifted over a half of the drum height by rotation of the drum, when the detected amount of the laundry is in a preset range. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017381 | Laundry Treating Apparatus and Control Method of the Same - A laundry treating apparatus and a control method thereof are disclosed. A laundry treating apparatus includes a casing ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017382 | METHOD FOR MAKING SHOES - A method for making shoes includes a first mold made of stiff material and a second mold has a concavity in which the shoe is received. The shoe includes a top portion, a connection member and an outsole, wherein the connection member and the outsole are connected to the top portion. The second mold transmits ultra-sonic thermo energy to the connection member and the outsole, so that the connection member and the outsole are properly shrank and securely matched to the top portion. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017383 | GANGWAY BEARING RETAINER PLATE - A bearing retainer plate for fall restraint equipment made from a single, continuous piece of sheet metal, where the metal is lasered, cut, and/or butterflied to define a plurality of apertures. A bearing, preferably possessing a self-centering characteristic, is inserted into one of the apertures, while an adapter or bracket for an over-travel stop is inserted into another. A foot lock stud is inserted into another aperture defined by the bearing retainer plate and welded into place. The piece of metal may also define apertures configured to receive fasteners for attaching the plate to the fall restraint equipment, such as to a support structure of a gangway. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017384 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR CLEANING TOOL - An optical connector cleaning tool according to the present invention includes a tool main body and an extension section that extends from the tool main body, wherein the tool main body includes a supply reel and a winding reel, which perform supply and take-up of the cleaning body, a housing body that houses the supply reel and the winding reel, and a biasing member that is located in the housing body and biases the housing body. The biasing member biases backward in the extending direction the housing body that is in a state where the housing body has relatively moved forward in the extending direction of the extension section, and a position in a front-and-back direction of the biasing member is close to the front compared to positions in a front-and-back direction of the supply reel and the winding reel. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017385 | DOWN HOLE CLEANING TOOL - A cleaning apparatus ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017386 | Pipeline Debris Shearing Device - A pipeline debris shearing device includes a forwardly positioned, self sharpening, wear compensating, diameter conforming elastomeric member that forms a peeling edge having a negative rake angle to peel away debris from the internal wall of a pipeline. The peeling edge is formed at the point of meeting between a concave-shaped, curved forward face surface and a substantially straight outer peripheral surface. Radial slots may be provided to lessen the force being exerted on the peeling edge and provide for bypass flow to carry away debris removed by the peeling edge. Spaced-apart narrow stripper teeth may be added to help in removing harder deposits of debris. The peeling edge may be arranged substantially perpendicular the central longitudinal axis of the pipeline pig or arranged oblique to it. Further, the peeling edge may spiral about at least a portion of the pipeline pig. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017387 | Biodegradable Net-Shaped and Filament-Shaped Articles - A biodegradable net-shaped article includes: a net structure made from a biodegradable plastic composition which includes a major component selected from polybutylene-1,4-succinate, polybutylene succinate adipate, and combinations thereof. A biodegradable filament-shaped article made from the biodegradable plastic composition is also disclosed. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017388 | VACUUM CLEANER HAVING A HOLDING DEVICE FOR HOLDING A VACUUMING TOOL IN A PARKED POSITION - A vacuum cleaner includes a housing having at least one holding device configured to receive a vacuuming tool in a parked position and at least one illumination device associated with the holding device. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017389 | VACUUM CLEANING DEVICE WITH AIR QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM - An air quality monitoring system is associated with a housing of a vacuum cleaner and includes at least one sensor for measuring data of an air quality parameter and a display, such as a color screen, for presenting information regarding the air quality parameter that is measured by the at least one sensor. The air quality monitoring system may be a self contained unit that may be removed from the housing of the vacuum cleaner or may be included as an integral part of the vacuum cleaner. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017390 | Vacuum Debris Collection Box Having Sloped Debris Chute - A vacuum box in fluid communication with a tractor that removes coatings from surfaces. The vacuum box includes a vacuum inlet in fluid communication with a source of negative pressure and a debris inlet in fluid communication with the tractor so that debris is drawn into and collected within a hollow interior of the vacuum box. A water outlet provides a drain for water that collects within the vacuum box. A sloped false bottom wall is disposed within the hollow interior so that debris collects atop it. The vacuum box is emptied by draining water from it, followed by opening a door formed in the vacuum box at the lower end of the sloped false bottom wall so that the collected debris slides down the false bottom wall and out the door into a debris receptacle. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017391 | FLOOR-TYPE VACUUM CLEANER HAVING A HOUSING WHICH IS DISPLACEABLE ON ROLLERS - A floor-type vacuum cleaner includes a housing and rollers attached to the housing that are configured to provide movement of the housing. Each roller is disposed on a roller axle so as to be rotatable. At least one of the rollers includes a rigid hub and an air-filled, rubber, resilient, damping tire. Alternatively, at least one of the rollers has a damping property and includes alternating concentric layers of rigid and flexible components, with air being disposed between at least one of the rigid components and at least one of the flexible components. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017392 | UPRIGHT TYPE VACUUM CLEANER - An upright type vacuum cleaner is disclosed. An object of the present invention is to provide an upright type vacuum cleaner having a movement direction changed smoothly and quickly as necessary during the movement. The upright type vacuum cleaner includes a body, a wheel member provided in the body, the wheel member including a main rotation member rotatably provided in the body, and an auxiliary rotation member rotatbly provided in the main rotation member to be rotated in a predetermined rotational direction different from a rotational direction of the main rotation member. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017393 | Self closing gate with concealed pivot point hinge - A self closing hinge is placed within the tubular structure of the gate. The inventive hidden hinge swing pivot point cannot physically smash fingers. An internal axel physically holds together an upper hinge piece which receives the upper part of the gate, an upper hinge piece, and a midsection outer tubular section which contains an adjustable bushing and a spiral spring to return the gate to a closed position. The internal axel joins the lower hinge piece and the lower section which receives lower part of workpiece gate. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017394 | HANDLE HINGE - A handle hinge includes a first member; a second member is pivotably coupled to the first member; and a sleeve. One of the sleeve and the first member is movable between a first state in which the sleeve extends across a junction of the first member and the second member to inhibit pivoting of the first member and the second member, and a second state in which the sleeve and the first member are positioned to allow pivoting of the first member and the second member. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017395 | Triple-Tooth Weld-On Hinge - A triple-tooth weld-on hinge includes a cradle plate, connector spinal plate, crowfoot wrench, riveting pin, connector plate, and spring. The cradle plate, connector spinal plate, and crowfoot wrench are connected through the connector plate and secured with the riveting pin. The bottom is joined by the spring. The range of movement between the cradle plate and the connector spinal plate is between σ | 2012-01-26 |
20120017396 | HINGE FOR CONNECTING A LEAF TO A FRAME SO AS TO BE HINGED ABOUT A HINGE AXIS - A hinge plate for connecting at least one of a leaf, a door, a window or the like to a frame so as to be hinged about a hinge axis includes a frame hinge plate part configured to be fastened to the frame. The frame hinge plate part includes a leaf hinge part, a frame fastening part and a frame hinge part. A leaf hinge plate part is configured to be fastened to the leaf. The leaf hinge plate part including a leaf fastening part. A hinge plate pin is configured to define the hinge axis, the hinge plate pin being mounted in bearing bushes which include electric coils. The bearing bushes are disposed in each of the frame hinge part and in the leaf hinge part. The hinge plate pin is provided as a flux guiding element configured to guide electromagnetic flux lines between the electric coils. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017397 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENT - A hinge assembly is provided that includes a follower and a cam disposed adjacent to the follower. The cam is capable of translating relative to the follower along a vertical direction and rotating relative to the follower about a rotational axis. The hinge assembly also includes an axle disposed through the cam to facilitate rotation of the cam about the rotational axis. The axle is configured to bias the cam toward the follower along the vertical direction. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017398 | Two-Tooth Hinge - A two-tooth hinge comprises a connector plate, riveting piece, crow foot wrench, spring, riveting pin, and cradle plate, etc. The connector plate and the cradle plate are connected through the riveting piece with the riveting pin and spring. The crow foot wrench is connected to the riveting piece with the riveting pin. The connector plate teeth are on the right side of the plate. The crow foot wrench falls into the grooves of the connector plate teeth. The riveting angle of the connector plate and cradle plate is between σ2-σ1. The hinge can be adjusted at three angles and using the different holes in the connector plate, riveting piece, and cradle plate, the hinge can be adapted to various sofa dimensions. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017399 | SAFETY CURTAIN STRUCTURE - In a safety curtain structure, an assembly of a pulling string and a curtain brake mechanism can be separated easily when a force is applied onto the curtain pulling string by accident, such that a binding force of the pulling string can be released quickly to assure the safety for protecting children's limbs at a certain height, and allowing the pulling string to fully apply a force to a brake mechanism to satisfy the requirement of moving or stopping a reasonable load when a curtain is rolled normally. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017400 | Cord clamping device - This invention relates to a cord clamp with push button quick release which is adapted to bind one or more flexible cords or strings at a desired location therealong by freely pulling said cord to the desired point of binding upon which the cord is clamped against retreating until such time as the button is depressed upon which the cord is freely released. Although this invention may be employed for various applications it is especially well suited for fastening/tightening footwear laces and draw strings of clothing and bags. Where the clamping device is fixed in position on the footwear, clothing, bag or other item the user may single-handedly adjust the cord in the clamp simply by pulling the cord to fasten the cord at the required length or tighten it to the required tension and single-handedly release said cord by depressing said button. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017401 | RELEASABLE TIE - A releasable tie includes a locking element and a band. The band has first and second ends. The locking element includes a bottom plate, first walls, a second wall, and an operating rod. The bottom plate is formed with a window. A predefined gap is formed between the operating rod and the first walls. The operating rod has an arm extending therefrom and first meshing teeth thereon. An aperture is formed at such a position on the bottom plate that the projection of the arm lies at the position on the bottom plate. The band has a first top side and a bottom side with second meshing teeth thereon. The first and second meshing teeth are in mesh. The band is thinner than the bottom plate. The thickness of the band is larger than the distance between the top end of the first meshing teeth and the second wall. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017402 | Automatic Zipper - The automatic zipper is an apparatus that attaches to the pull tab or the slider of a zipper and a top of a tape or a fastener. The apparatus may attach with, for example, a flexible wire, a snap, a metal form or a flexibly jointed metal form. The apparatus opens the fly when the top tape is separated or the fastener is dis-engaged. The apparatus closes the fly when the top corners of the tape are pulled together to return to their starting (closed) position. The fastener may then be engaged. When the fastener is fastened, the zipper will not open. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017403 | Stop of a zipper - A stop of a zipper is mounted at an end of the zipper, is L-shaped and has a mounting protrusion and a limiting protrusion formed transversely on a proximal end of the mounting protrusion. When the mounting protrusion of the stop is mounted into a slider, the limiting protrusion and the slanted upper surface of the limiting protrusion prevent the slider from further sliding into a channel of the slider so the slider stops actually. Moreover, corners and edges of the stop may be all rounded so the stop is able to smoothly slide into the slider. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017404 | Touch-and-close fastener part and method for producing a touch-and-close fastener part - 1. Touch-and-Close Fastener Part and Method for Producing a Touch-and-Close Fastener Part | 2012-01-26 |
20120017405 | SNAP HOOK FOR ANIMAL LEASH - A snap hook for an animal leash is configured to include a main body including a base, a tip portion positioned opposite to the base, a side face, and a forked portion extending from the base and positioned adjacent to the tip portion, the forked portion having a first prong and a second prong defining an opening therebetween for accepting an object, a slidable hook formed in the shape of the letter C and encased in the main body in a manner where the slidable hook can be rotatable back and forth, the slidable hook including a connection part closing the opening and being adapted to accept the object, the slidable hook including an operating part exposed from the side face for moving the slidable hook backward by an externally applied force, a ring rotatably connected to the base on an axis, and a spring for biasing the slidable hook toward the second prong to close the opening, the opening being opened when the biased connection part is moved from the second prong to the first prong, and the operating part being movable against the biasing force of the spring to rotate the slidable hook toward a position where the accepted object will be released therefrom. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017406 | QUICK RELEASE APPARATUS FOR AN SCBA FRAME - An apparatus for a rescue worker's waist belt for connecting to and rapidly disconnecting from a self-contained breathing apparatus waist belt. The rescue worker's waist belt includes buckles disposed on its side that complement the buckles disposed on the SCBA waist belt. An SCBA wearer connects the SCBA waist belt directly to the rescue worker's waist belt rather than buckling the waist belt around the wearer's waist. Rapid disconnection is effected with the push of two buttons, thereby allowing the wearer to entirely remove the SCBA from his or her body while leaving the rescue worker's waist belt and any accoutrements attached thereto in place and on his or her person. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017407 | Side Release Buckle - A side release buckle includes a plug and a socket into which the plug is inserted for engagement. The plug includes: a base being provided with a belt attachment and a pair of legs; and an engaging portion being formed to each of the legs. The socket includes: a body being provided with a belt attachment and an insertion opening; a housing space being formed in the body and capable of housing the legs inserted from the insertion opening; and an engaged portion being formed in the body and engageable with the engaging portion. The body includes an undulation being continuously formed in an insertion direction of the legs on at least one of top and bottom surfaces of the body. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017408 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CAPACITOR ELEMENT - A capacitor element includes a pair of conductive layer, a plurality of first electrodes and second electrodes, and insulation caps for insulating these electrodes from the conductive layers. By anodizing a metal substrate in two stages, holes filled with the first electrodes and holes filled with the second electrodes are randomly distributed. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017409 | WINDOW COMPONENT STOCK INDEXING - A stock supply station for use in a insulated glass unit component production line includes a plurality of rotatable sheet stock coils, an indexing mechanism, and an uncoiling mechanism. The indexing mechanism is coupled to the sheet stock coils for indexing a selected one of the sheet stock coils to an uncoiling position. The uncoiling mechanism selectively uncoils sheet stock from a sheet stock coil indexed to the uncoiling position to thereby provide sheet stock to a downstream processing station. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017410 | APPARATUS, CARRIER, AND METHOD FOR SECURING AN ARTICLE FOR COATING PROCESSES - An apparatus for securing an article, a carrier including the apparatus, and a method involving the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a base having a channel and a pivot post, an engagement member for selectively engaging the article, a rotatable actuation member having a pivot feature corresponding to the pivot post, and a positioning member secured to the base. The engagement member is slidably positionable in the channel of the base, the positioning member establishes travel limits for the rotatable actuation member, and the positioning member urges the engagement member toward the article. Rotation of the rotatable actuation member slides the engagement member along the channel of the base, thereby securing the article by the force provided by the positioning member. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017411 | RAIL VEHICLE ASSEMBLY SYSTEM AND METHOD - There is provided a method for assembling a rail vehicle. The method includes positioning a plurality of motor combos on a fixture frame. The fixture frame may be adapted to hold each of the plurality of motor combos positioned for an assembly into a rail vehicle truck. The method further includes positioning a plurality of springs on each of the plurality of motor combos. The plurality of springs are positioned for the assembly into the rail vehicle truck. Additionally, the method includes simultaneously lifting a plurality of motors such that a truck frame may be coupled to the motors. The plurality of motors corresponds to the plurality of motor combos. The method also includes connecting the truck frame to the plurality of motors, attaching a spring compression fixture to the truck frame and the fixture frame, and compressing the plurality of springs for assembly into the rail vehicle truck. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017412 | PACKAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM - A package ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017413 | VEHICLE CLOSURE MEMBER MOUNTING - A system and method for mounting a vehicle closure member ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017414 | CABINET DRAWER SUPPORT SYSTEM - A system for securely installing one or more drawers or shelves in a cabinet. The system includes a set of adjustable stretcher bar housing assemblies having at least one pair of adjustable stretcher bar housing assemblies. Each adjustable stretcher bar housing assembly includes a first face adapted to contact one of a rear wall or a face frame of a cabinet, and a second face longitudinally spaced from the first face and adapted to contact the other of the rear wall or the face frame of the cabinet. The system further includes an adjustment system having a primary translation generating mechanism and a movable adjustment member. The primary translation generating mechanism causes the moveable adjustment member to axially extend until at least one of the first face or the second face contacts one of the face frame or the rear wall of the cabinet. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017415 | METHOD OF USE OF REUSABLE SAMPLE HOLDING DEVICE PERMITTING READY LOADING OF VERY SMALL WET SAMPLES - A method for using a reusable sample-holding device for readily loading very small wet samples for observation of the samples by microscopic equipment, in particular in a vacuum environment. The method may be used with a scanning electron microscope (SEM), a transmission electron microscope (TEM), an X-ray microscope, optical microscope, and the like. For observation of the sample, the method provides a thin-membrane window etched in the center of each of two silicon wafers abutting to contain the sample in a small uniform gap formed between the windows. This gap may be adjusted by employing spacers. Alternatively, the thickness of a film established by the fluid in which the sample is incorporated determines the gap without need of a spacer. To optimize resolution each window may have a thickness on the order of 50 nm and the gap may be on the order of 50 nm. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017416 | Method For Stent Retention On A Balloon Catheter - A balloon is inflated from a collapsed configuration, then deflated. A polymeric stem is then disposed over the deflated balloon and the stent crimped to the balloon. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017417 | Unified head for a stacked fastener - A unified head for a staked fastener wherein the unified head is made from a first member in combination with a supplemental member, and the two members have at least one shared fiber. In a staking operation that forms the unified head, the operation is conducted in such a manner that a portion of a fiber, initially within the first member or the supplemental member, crosses the boundary therebetween creating the shared fiber, i.e., a segment of a single fiber is embedded in the first member and a segment is embedded in the supplemental member. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017418 | METHOD OF MAKING A MONITOR FRAME - A method of making a monitor frame includes producing separately a transparent plate made of plastic, a middle sheet, and a looped framing plate made of plastic and defining a frame opening, the middle sheet having a middle opening extending through opposite first and second surfaces thereof; attaching the second surface of the middle sheet to a press face of a tool through a vacuum suction force; moving the press face of the tool to abut against the transparent plate and press the middle sheet against the transparent plate such that the first surface of the middle sheet is adhered flatly to the transparent plate; moving the tool away from the second surface of the middle sheet; and adhering the looped framing plate to the second surface of the middle sheet such that the frame opening is aligned with the middle opening. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017420 | INTEGRATED BASE ASSEMBLY - A sofa includes a furniture base assembly that is easily assembled without the need of a jig or fixture, provides for a reduced number of component parts, and provides for aesthetically pleasing base assembly joints. In one embodiment, the front rail member and the back rail member are integrally formed with the corner block members, side rails are connected thus forming an integrated rail member and thereby dispensing with a base joint exposed on the front of the furniture product. The base is affixed to the sofa frame and upholstery is attached to the frame for providing a finished sofa with a showood base. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017421 | Drop-In Anchor - A drop-in anchor includes a tubular sleeve having a first end and an expandable second end, the sleeve including one or more indicator surfaces offset from the first end along a sleeve axis of the sleeve. A plug is insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve, the second end expands and an installation tool interacts with the first end to provide a visual indication, due to contrast in appearance with the one or more indicator surfaces, of engagement of the drop-in anchor to a workpiece. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017422 | BLIND FASTENERS - Fasteners for producing double blind joints where the fastener is not visible or accessible are provided. The fasteners comprise a shape memory polymer that may be used to fasten workpieces by heating the fasteners, inducing recovery of the original, permanent shape of the fasteners | 2012-01-26 |
20120017423 | INTERCONNECT FOR MEMS DEVICE INCLUDING A VISCOELASTIC SEPTUM - Provided is a micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) device for use with an elongate structure. The MEMS device includes a generally planar substrate, a device wall layer formed upon the substrate, a septum cavity formed in the device wall layer, a channel formed in the device wall layer in fluid communication with the septum cavity, and a septum element disposed in the septum cavity. The septum element is formed of a viscoelastic material. The septum element defines a septum entry surface and a septum exit surface with the septum exit surface being exposed to the channel and disposed between the septum entry surface and the channel. The septum element is without any openings formed through the septum element extending between the septum entry and exit surfaces. Methods of manufacturing and interacting with the MEMS device are also provided. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017424 | POWER-MEASURED PULSES FOR THERMAL TRIMMING - A method for post-thermal-trimming annealing a thermally-trimmable resistor thermally-isolated on a substrate, the method comprising: trimming said thermally-trimmable resistor by applying a first power-measured signal to a heating resistor; and applying a second power-measured signal corresponding to a desired average annealing temperature to said heating resistor, wherein said second power-measured signal has a lower power level than said first power-measured signal. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017425 | STATOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A stator core is fixed by a centering jig, and in this state, a fixing hole is formed in a flange portion provided on a fastening ring for the stator core, using a central position as a reference for positioning, by drilling with a drill. The fixing hole is opened to be located at a distance relative to the central position. In a plan view, the fixing hole is opened at a predetermined central angle interval (for example, intervals of 120°) relative to the central position. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017426 | Structure for post-assembly magnetization of a permanent magnet rotor, field keyed to a rotating shaft - An un-magnetized permanent magnet rotor that can be magnetized without regard to the angular position of the rotor in the magnetizing fixture and will have the resulting permanent magnetic field synchronized to a mechanically keyed shaft comprises an annular permanent magnet or annular permanent magnet rotor body; a mechanically keyed rotor shaft; and means for aligning the un-magnetized permanent magnet or permanent magnet rotor body and the mechanically keyed rotor shaft during assembly. The rotor shaft contains means for aligning to the magnet or magnet rotor body, which, in turn contains means for coupling to the alignment means of the keyed shaft. The permanent magnet or magnet rotor body and rotor shaft are permanently assembled and then magnetized. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017427 | METHOD FOR FORMING ANTENNA STRUCTURE - A method for forming an antenna structure is provided, including the following steps of: providing a non-conductive frame and disposing a plating resist material on the non-conductive frame, removing a part of the plating resist material within a predetermined region on the non-conductive frame and forming a roughened surface on the non-conductive frame within the predetermined region by laser marking, forming a medium layer on the roughened surface, wherein the medium layer comprises Pd or Ag, removing the plating resist material on the non-conductive frame, and forming a metal layer on the medium layer. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017428 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING A SEMICONDUCTOR TEST PROBE CARD SPACE TRANSFORMER - A space transformer for a semiconductor test probe card and method of fabrication. The method may include depositing a first metal layer as a ground plane on a space transformer substrate having a plurality of first contact test pads defining a first pitch spacing, depositing a first dielectric layer on the ground plane, forming a plurality of second test contacts defining a second pitch spacing different than the first pitch spacing, and forming a plurality of redistribution leads on the first dielectric layer to electrically couple the first contact test pads to the second contact test pads. In some embodiments, the redistribution leads may be built directly on the space transformer substrate. The method may be used in one embodiment to remanufacture an existing space transformer to produce fine pitch test pads having a pitch spacing smaller than the original test pads. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017429 | Process for the Preparation of an Electrode from a Porous Material, Electrode Thus Obtained and Corresponding Electrochemical System - Process for the preparation of electrodes from a porous material making it possible to obtain electrodes that are useful in electrochemical systems and that have at least one of the following properties: a high capacity in mAh/gram, a high capacity in mAh/liter, a good capacity for cycling, a low rate of self discharge, and a good environmental tolerance. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017430 | LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - In order to enhance charge and discharge efficiency and to improve cycle characteristics by increasing a facing area between a positive electrode active material and a negative electrode active material, in a negative electrode for lithium secondary battery having a current collector and an active material layer carried on the current collector, the active material layer includes a plurality of columnar particles. The columnar particles include an element of silicon, and are tilted toward the normal direction of the current collector. Angle θ formed between the columnar particles and the normal direction of the current collector is preferably 10°≦θ<90°. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017431 | WORKSHOP FOR PREPARING AIRCRAFT ENGINES FOR SHIPPING - A workshop for preparing aeroengines for shipping, the workshop including a station for fitting test and measurement mechanism on an engine, a mechanism for transporting the engine to test premises and for returning the engine to the workshop, a station for removing the test and measurement mechanism, a station for endoscopic inspection, a finishing station, and a shipping station. The engines are transported from one station to another by spreaders fastened on the engines and attached to hoists that are movable in translation along an overhead structure arranged in the workshop, each station being fitted with computer terminals for displaying and tracking the tasks to be performed on the engine in the corresponding station. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017432 | Application Tool for Coaxial Cable Compression Connectors - A tool for installing compression connectors of various sizes and types on the end of a coaxial cable has a base mounting a pair of movable anvils for engaging two different lengths of connectors. The base further incorporates a fixed anvil for engaging a third length of connector. The movable anvils define an aperture which is shaped to permit easy entry and exit of a cable while still applying a suitable retention force to an inserted cable. A connector seating holder is formed in the front of the tool. A slidably mounted plunger cooperates with the anvils to compress a connector. The plunger has a push head and a slide rod. A lock nut is threaded on the push head and is engageable with the slide rod to prevent rotation of the push head. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017433 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TOUCH SCREEN - Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a touch screen, including: (A) preparing a transparent substrate; (B) forming a patterned transparent electrode including a conductive polymer on the transparent substrate and allowing patterns of the transparent electrode in different columns to be connected by a connection part; and (C) removing the connection part of the transparent electrode. The method of manufacturing a touch screen forms the transparent electrode so that the patterns in different columns are definitely spaced apart from each other to accurately detect touched positions. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017434 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC PAPER - There is provided a method of manufacturing electronic paper, the method including: preparing a substrate having a plurality of accommodating holes in order to accommodate electronic paper display elements; injecting insulating liquid into the individual accommodating holes; increasing the height of partitions forming the accommodating holes by mounting a mask on the partitions, the mask providing through-holes having a size similar to that of the accommodating holes; putting the electronic paper display elements into the accommodating holes; removing extra electronic paper display elements in excess of a predetermined number thereof by a removal unit in order that the predetermined number of electronic paper display elements are put into the accommodating holes; and removing the mask mounted on the partitions after the extra electronic paper display elements are removed from the accommodating holes. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017435 | Method of manufacturing PCB having electronic components embedded therein - A method of manufacturing a PCB having electronic components embedded therein, including: preparing a copper foil layer including a thin copper foil coated with a resin layer; fixing electronic components onto the resin layer; forming a core layer in which the electronic components are embedded; forming internal layer circuits which are electrically connected to the electronic components; forming an insulating layer on the internal layer circuits; and forming external layer circuits on the insulating layer such that the external layer circuits are electrically connected to the internal layer circuits. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017436 | Selective encapsulation of electronic components - A method for the selective encapsulation of electronic components on a printed circuit board comprising, in one embodiment, the steps of delivering the printed circuit board to an encapsulating nest at room temperature; damming the target areas with a dam resin having a latent curing agent and deposited in the shape of walls of predetermined heights, according to the desired fill heights; dispensing a fill resin to fill the dammed areas; and curing the dam and fill resins for a suitable amount of time. In a different embodiment, the invention comprises the additional steps of laying resin beads, each in a position corresponding to the footprint of each target component; and of positioning the target components over the beads and soldering the components. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017437 | CIRCUITIZED SUBSTRATE WITH CONDUCTIVE PASTE, ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SAID CIRCUITIZED SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAID SUBSTRATE - A circuitized substrate which includes a conductive paste for providing electrical connections. The paste, in one embodiment, includes a metallic component including nano-particles and may include additional elements such as solder or other metal micro-particles, as well as a conducting polymer and organic. The particles of the paste composition sinter and, depending on what additional elements are added, melt as a result of lamination to thereby form effective contiguous circuit paths through the paste. A method of making such a substrate is also provided, as is an electrical assembly utilizing the substrate and including an electronic component such as a semiconductor chip coupled thereto. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017438 | METHOD FOR CLEAVING AN OPTICAL FIBER HAVING AN ATTACHED ADJUSTABLE CONNECTOR - An optical fiber including an optical fiber connector attached thereto is prepared for use in a fiber optic system. The optical fiber connector includes an adjustable ferrule threadedly secured to a proximal end of a connector housing and rotatable with respect to the connector housing to translate an end face of the optical fiber longitudinally with respect to a proximal end of the adjustable ferrule. The optical fiber is cleaved to form a cleaved end face of the optical fiber. The adjustable ferrule is then rotated to translate the cleaved end face longitudinally toward the adjustable ferrule until the cleaved end face is adjacent to the proximal end of the adjustable ferrule. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017439 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A REACTION CHAMBER FOR A FUEL STORAGE ASSEMBLY - A method for manufacturing a reaction chamber comprising a fuel insert and an elastic enclosure with a body and an opening, the method including the steps of stretching the body of the elastic enclosure to define a working lumen, orienting the metal hydride insert within the working lumen, and restituting the elastic enclosure over the insert. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017440 | METHOD OF REINFORCING A MOTORCYCLE FRAME DURING CONVERSION TO A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE - A method of reinforcing an L-shaped motorcycle frame during conversion to a motorized tricycle. The L-shaped motorcycle frame is an inverted L-shape with a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. A tricycle frame is provided having spaced apart side plates with a forwardly and downwardly extending portion which terminates in a mounting attachment. The side plates are fastened to opposed sides of the horizontal portion of the L-shaped motorcycle frame. The mounting attachment is secured to the vertical portion of the L-shaped motorcycle frame. This forms a triangular truss with the forwardly and downwardly extending portion of the side plates of the tricycle frame angled between the horizontal portion and the vertical portion to provide rigid support to the L-shaped motorcycle frame. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017441 | COMBINATION DUAL BLADE KNIFE - A knife is provided. The knife comprises a handle and a utility blade mounted to a blade holder, the blade holder mounted to the handle and configured to move relative to the handle between a retracted position, in which the utility blade does not extend from the handle, and an extended position, in which the utility blade extends from the handle in an operative position. The knife further comprises a tanto-style blade mounted to the handle and configured to move relative to the handle between a closed position, in which a cutting edge of the tanto-style blade does not extend from the handle, and an open position, in which the tanto-style blade extends from the handle in an operative position. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017442 | Magnetic Handle Scales for Folding Tool - A pair of handle scales are configured to mate against the liners of the core assembly of a folding tool such as a pocket knife. A mating surface of each scale can have recesses to accommodate extending pins on which the blades of the tool pivot. A magnetic moment is provided between the scales to attract the scales together, forcibly engaging them against the core assembly positioned therebetween. The magnetic moment can be provided by one or more magnets in each scale, positioned to be opposed when the scales are superimposed on the liners. The scales can each be formed as a two-part assembly having a scale plate which contacts the core and a scale body, which can be provided with recesses to store accessories. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017443 | SIDE BLADE LOCK AND RELEASE MECHANISM FOR USE WITH A KNIFE - A knife is provided. The knife comprises a handle and a blade configured to pivot with respect to the handle between an open position wherein a cutting edge of the blade is exposed and a closed position wherein the cutting edge of the blade is disposed within the handle, the blade including an abutting surface. The knife may further comprise a locking assembly configured to releasably lock the blade in the open position, the locking assembly comprising a biased, rotatable member having a canted surface for engaging a corresponding surface on the blade, wherein the canted surface and the corresponding surface are configured to secure the blade relative to the handle in the open position. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017444 | Safety Knife - A safety knife comprises a knife body ( | 2012-01-26 |