05th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140027981 | PAPER AIRPLANE GAME - A method for playing a paper airplane game is disclosed. The game is played by, first, positioning a hoop within a playing environment. Next, a paper airplane is thrown towards the hoop. If the paper airplane did not pass through the hoop, the thrower move to the location of the paper airplane re-throw the paper airplane towards the hoop. This process is repeated until the paper airplane passes through the hoop. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027982 | SHOOTING TARGET STRUCTURE FOR TOY GUN - A shooting target structure for a toy gun includes a hollow box and a target transmission device inside the box. The target transmission device includes a power member and a conveying member driven by the power member to move at least one target provided on the conveying member. The box has a buffer effect to prevent BB pullets from rebounding outward after shooting. The bottom of the box is inclined and has a pullet collection trough to collect the BB pullets automatically. The box is provided with a display unit and a sound member to cooperate with an electronic signal for the shooter to know whether the target is hit or not and to know the scoring. The present invention is convenient and practical and amusing for shooting. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027983 | TIERED BEER PONG DEVICE - A tiered beer pong device is provided. The tiered beer pong device may include multiple leveled platforms to support beer pong cups. The device may include a base with at least a first platform and a second platform. The distance between the second platform and the base is greater than the distance between the first platform and the base. The platforms may include openings to fit beer pong cups. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027984 | Abeyance Seal for High Temperature, High Pressure Applications - An abeyance seal includes a polymer actuation ring, which defines a flexible sealing lip normally spaced from the shaft. When subjected to leakage, this element collapses against the shaft and forms an initial sealing. Secondarily, a metal sealing/anti-extrusion ring provides a second seal during leakage. The polymer ring provides the initial sealing function during leakage at low differential pressure, and once the polymer ring seals to the shaft, increased sealed pressure loads the polymer ring against the metal sealing/anti-extrusion ring causing it to deform so that the metal ring comes into contact with the shaft to form a second seal. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027985 | SHAFT SEAL ARRANGEMENT - A shaft seal arrangement for turbomachine is presented. The arrangement has a high and a low pressure side at each axial end, a rotor and a fixed stator part, and a dry gas seal. An additional shaft seal is provided at end of high-pressure side in a serial to seal intermediate space and has a fixed and a rotating shaft seal part. A central shaft seal surface extends in circumferential and in axial direction and is arranged between fixed and rotating shaft seal part on a fifth diameter coaxially with respect to rotational axis. A fourth stationary seal is arranged between fixed seal element and stator part on a fourth diameter to seal a first differential pressure. Damage due to changes of thrust is prevented if the dry gas seal is defective by difference between the fourth and fifth diameter being less than 10% of the firth diameter. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027986 | SPHERICAL ANNULAR SEAL MEMBER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A spherical annular seal member | 2014-01-30 |
20140027987 | Dual Size Tool-Bit Holder - A tool-bit holder ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140027988 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE DAMPING OF A VEHICLE THAT IS ABLE TO BE PROPELLED BY THE DRIVER - A method and a control unit, using which the damping of one or more damping elements on a vehicle that is able to be propelled by the driver, particularly a bicycle, is able to be varied. The propelling power of the driver or his behavior during the operation of the vehicle is recorded, in order to control or regulate the damping of the damping element as a function thereof. This is achieved by the setting of the damping taking place as a function of a power variable, which represents the propelling power of the driver or his behavior. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027989 | Skateboard Truck - A skateboard truck maintains truck geometry. The truck includes a support pin including a cylindrical end slideably engaging a cylindrical passage in a base plate, and a ball end residing in a socket in a hanger. A support pin bushing under the cylindrical end is compressible and both carries some of a rider's weight and holds the ball end in the socket providing a second pivot to the truck. The second pivot eliminates horizontal play of the hanger thereby facilitating consistent compression of the kingpin bushings and improved stability of the skateboard. Support pin travel allows off-center kingpin bushing compression for steering and improves shock absorption. Eliminating horizontal play allows lengthened kingpin bushings and use of the entire height of the kingpin bushings. The combination of kingpin bushing preload, and weight carried by the support pin, tends to equalize the compression of the top and bottom kingpin bushings improving stability. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027990 | MECHANIC'S CREEPER HAVING INTEGRATED LIGHTS POWERED BY A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - An improved mechanic's creeper includes an integrated light bar having a plurality of lights that are powered by a rechargeable battery. A conventional rechargeable battery, for example a 19.2 volt battery, is charged in a charging cradle then engaged with the creeper for use. The mechanic uses the creeper in the ordinary manner, except may flip a switch for light as desired. The light bar pivots, thereby allowing the mechanic to illuminate underneath a car while working. After use the battery may be returned to the charging cradle for subsequent use. In an alternative embodiment the creeper is powered by a solar panel. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027991 | DISPOSABLE SHOPPING CART - A shopping cart composed of biodegradable elements to allow for reusability and easy disposability. The frame of the cart is comprised of interconnected elements to create a sturdy and durable structure. The basket forms in the interior of the frame and is also composed of biodegradable material. The wheels are connected to the frame through a wheel bolt, and both the wheel and wheel bolt are also composed of biodegradable material. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027992 | seat unit for child and a wheeled child conveyance using it - A seat unit for child is disclosed in the invention, which comprises a seat frame and locking devices. The seat frame includes a framework, a left lower bracket, a left upper bracket with one end being rotatably connected to one end of the left lower bracket by a left first shaft, a right lower bracket, and a right upper bracket with one end being rotatably connected to one end of the right lower bracket by a right first shaft. The other end of the left lower bracket is rotatably connected to the other end of the right lower bracket, and the other end of the left upper bracket is rotatably connected to the other end of the right upper bracket. The axis of the left first shaft and the axis of the right first shaft extend along the left-right direction respectively. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027993 | TENT BAG - A tent bag includes a soft bag body, a base, and at least one wheel. The base has a top side defining a supporting surface, the soft bag body is fixedly connected to and supported on the supporting surface of the base, and the wheel is located adjacent to a first transverse side of the base. With the top side of the base forming a supporting surface for fixedly connecting to and supporting the soft bag body thereon and with the wheel located adjacent to the transverse side of the base, the tent bag has good mobility and can be conveniently and effortlessly transported. Further, since the bottom of the soft bag body is supported on the base, it would not become collapsed downward even under the weight of a folded tent received therein, and therefore would not frictionally contact with the ground when the tent bag is being pulled. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027994 | Steering Knuckle Assembly with Snap Ring Spindle Retention and a Method of Manufacture - A steering knuckle assembly and a method of manufacture. The steering knuckle assembly may include a steering knuckle, a spindle, and a snap ring. The snap ring may be disposed in snap ring grooves in the steering knuckle and spindle to inhibit movement of the spindle with respect to the steering knuckle. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027995 | STABILIZER LINK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A stabilizer link in which weight reduction can be achieved and the circumferential position and the distance between both housings can be adjusted, and a method for manufacturing same, are provided. A solid bar made of a light weight metal or a fiber reinforced plastic is used for a support bar. An end portion of the support bar is inserted into a mold as a core, and a housing is formed at the end portion of the support bar by injection molding. In this case, the resin is mold-shrunk, whereby a boss portion of the housing covers and adheres to the whole circumference of the end portion of the support bar thereof. Therefore, the boss portion is rigidly fixed to the end portion. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027996 | VEHICLE RUNNING BOARD - A vehicle running board includes a treadle body provided with a receiving surface with plural recesses and having its underside disposed with a recessed chamber. A decorative plate is mounted on the receiving surface of the treadle body, and an anti-skid pad is set on the decorative plate. A connecting base is received in the recessed chamber of the treadle body and has two lower sides respectively bent inward to form a sliding rail. A plurality of inverted-U shaped positioning members are positioned at the underside of the connecting base, respectively having two sides received in the sliding rails of the connecting base and respectively bored with a long insert hole having a third screw inserted therein. Thus, the positioning members in the connecting base can be adjusted in setting position for matching vehicles of different styles, convenient in assembly and use and stable in whole structure. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027997 | CONVERTIBLE UNI-BICYCLE - The present invention is a convertible uni-bicycle, wherein the front end of a bike frame is connected to the outer wall of a head tube using a dismountable structure, and the top end of the head tube is connected to a handlebar using a dismountable structure. The handlebar disposes a brake lever which is connected to an upper brake cable, and the upper brake cable is interconnected to a lower brake cable using a jointing structure. Then, the top end of the bike frame mid-section is connected to a seat post using a dismountable structure, and the bottom end of the bike frame mid-section disposes a driving mechanism which is installed with two dismountable pedals. Thus, the present invention provides a means for the user to convert bicycle into unicycle through easy steps. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027998 | MOTORCYCLE STEERING WITH FOUR-BAR LINKAGE - A steering mechanism may include a four-bar linkage having a ground link, a coupler link, and a pair of follower links. The ground link may be connected to a vehicle having a wheel defining a wheel centerline. The coupler link may be connected to the wheel and may be located aft of the ground link. The pair of follower links may pivotally connect the ground link to the coupler link. The follower links may extend aftwardly from the ground link at converging angles and may define a steering axis located aft of the wheel centerline | 2014-01-30 |
20140027999 | Tractor Rear Hitch - A rear hitch assembly ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140028000 | ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR USE WITH A TRAILER HITCH - The anti-theft device is for use with a trailer hitch regardless of whether the trailer hitch is attached or unattached to a towing vehicle ball. The device is selectively movable between an open position and a closed position. It includes two complementary and substantially coplanar base plates, two mutually-facing rim members defining an inner slotted space receiving the lateral flanged edge of the trailer hitch when the device is in the closed position on the trailer hitch, and two anchoring members. Each anchoring member is rigidly connected to and downwardly projecting from the corresponding plate. The device is very compact, effective, easy to use, and can be installed or removed in a few seconds. It provides a very convenient way of preventing the theft of a trailer. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028001 | COLLAPSIBLE PUSHCHAIR - A collapsible pushchair is disclosed. It comprises a chassis ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140028002 | LOCKING MECHANISM AND STROLLER THEREWITH - The present invention provides a locking mechanism installed on a seat plate of a stroller and for locking or unlocking a frame of the stroller and the stroller therewith. The locking mechanism includes a cross pipe connected to the frame, and an engaging component pivoted to the seat plate. The engaging component includes an engaging slot, and the engaging component rotates to engage the cross pipe in the engaging slot or to separate the engaging slot from the cross pipe, so as to lock or unlock the frame of the stroller. The frame of the stroller can be unlocked and folded by rotating the engaging component, so that it has an advantage of easy and convenient operation. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028003 | Foldable Stroller - A stroller has a first frame part and a second frame part capable of movement between at least two positions relative to the first frame part. A push-pull mechanism has a push-pull element that directly or indirectly connects the first and second frame parts. Moving the first frame part causes the push-pull mechanism to move the second frame part. The mechanism can be employed on the stroller frame to assist in folding and/or unfolding the stroller. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028004 | FOLDABLE CART FOR GOLF BAG - A removable cart for a golf bag is provided. The cart includes a frame for receiving and releasably retaining a golf bag, a first set of wheels and a second set of wheels operatively connected to the cart frame, the first set of wheels configured to extend to a distance longer than the second set of wheels. Upon folding, the first set of wheels wraps around to encompass the second set of wheels. The first and the second set of wheels are connected by axles such that each set of wheels remains parallel to each other at all times, in both a folded position and an open position. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028005 | Airbag Inflator and Method for Forming Airbag Inflator - Airbag inflators and methods for forming airbag inflators are disclosed. An airbag inflator includes a hollow body comprising a wall, the wall having an inner surface defining an interior and an outer surface. The airbag inflator further includes a reinforcement layer surrounding and bonded to the hollow body. The reinforcement layer has an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the reinforcement layer in contact with the outer surface of the wall. The reinforcement layer is formed from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic material comprising a plurality of fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic resin. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028006 | VARIABLE VOLUME AIRBAG - In at least one implementation, a variable volume airbag includes an inflatable cushion and a tether coupled to the cushion. The inflatable cushion defines an inner volume in which a gas is received to inflate the cushion longitudinally and laterally within a passenger compartment of a vehicle, and has laterally opposed side surfaces defining part of the inner volume of the cushion. The tether is coupled to each of the side surfaces of the cushion and has a first state wherein the tether limits lateral separation of the side surfaces and a second state wherein increased separation of the side surfaces is permitted as compared to the first state. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028007 | ROOF RACK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONTROLLER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND A CORRESPONDING CONTROLLER - A roof rack assembly for a motor vehicle includes roof rails having a recess and constructed to be fastened on a vehicle roof of the motor vehicle. A load carrier to be installed on the roof rails has a mounting projection engaging with the roof rails through the recess when the load carrier is installed and cooperating with a mounting receptacle for retaining the load carrier. The recess is closed by a cover when the load carrier is not installed, with a detection device detecting a cover state of the recess. A method for operating a controller of a motor vehicle and a corresponding controller are also described. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028008 | MOTOR VEHICLE WITH RETRACTABLE STEERING WHEEL - A motor vehicle includes an instrument panel, a steering column defining a longitudinal axis, and a steering wheel arranged on the steering column in a region of the instrument panel. The steering wheel is configured for movement in relation to the instrument panel in a direction of the longitudinal axis towards the instrument panel from a first position to a second position. The steering column is also constructed to enable the steering wheel to move from the second position to the first position when the motor vehicle is subjected to a force caused by an accident. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028009 | BOUND DOCUMENT HAVING PRINTED COVER SHEET - A bound document includes a plurality of sheets having a length. An outer cover sheet has a length less than twice the length of the sheets in the plurality of sheets, and has a selected edge. A cover image is printed on the outer cover sheet. An inner cover sheet has first and second sides separated by an alignment curve. The first side has a first portion on which an additional image is printed and a second portion over which adhesive is disposed. A binder clip binds the inner cover sheet and the plurality of sheets so that the second side of the inner cover sheet faces the plurality of sheets. The outer cover sheet is affixed by the adhesive to the inner cover sheet so that the selected edge aligns with the alignment curve. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028010 | DENTAL-BASED IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A dental-based identification system for identification of individuals comprises a database configured to maintain a record of each individual registered in the system, wherein each record includes at least an identification (ID) number included in a dental-based identification tag and identification information of the individual, wherein the ID number uniquely identifies the individual; and an identification server configured to receive a radiograph of at least one tooth to which the dental-based identification tag is bonded, to detect the ID number included in the dental-based identification tag, and to search a recording associated with the detected ID number, wherein the identification server is further configured to generate and send a message upon identification of the individual. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028011 | FINE PARTICLES, PARTICLE GROUP, ANTI-COUNTERFEITING INK, ANTI-COUNTERFEITING TONER, ANTI-COUNTERFEITING SHEET, AND ANTI-COUNTERFEITING MEDIUM - A main object of the present invention is to provide fine particles, a particle group, an anti-counterfeiting ink, an anti-counterfeiting toner, an anti-counterfeiting sheet, and an anti-counterfeiting medium enabling to achieve a high level of authentication. The object of the present invention is achieved by providing the fine particle comprising an identification information group including multiple types of identification information identifiable by magnification, characterized in that the identification information group includes first identification information and second identification information which cannot be identified at any magnifying power capable of identifying the first identification information. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028012 | OPTICAL SAFETY COMPONENT HAVING A TRANSMISSIVE EFFECT, MANUFACTURE OF SUCH A COMPONENT, AND SECURE DOCUMENT PROVIDED WITH SUCH A COMPONENT - According to one aspect, the invention relates to an optical safety component having a plasmonic effect intended to be observed by transmission, including two layers ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140028013 | CONNECTING DEVICE FOR CONDUITS OR HOSE LINES HAVING ASSEMBLY DETECTION - A connecting device for conduits or hose lines comprising a connecting body which has a borehole for conducting a medium flowing through the conduit or hose line therethrough, and a pipe-like end piece which can be inserted into a receptacle that is formed at the front end of the connecting body and which can fixed in said receptacle by means of a union nut that is arranged rotatably between a loosened position and an assembly position on the outside of the connecting body, wherein a display rendering the assembly state of the connecting device is arranged between the mutually facing end faces of the union nut and connecting body, is characterised in that the display consists of two annular display bodys ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140028014 | PIPE CLAMP, IN PARTICULAR PROFILE CLAMP - Pipe clamp and method for retaining a tensioning element in a tensioning head of the pipe clamp. The pipe clamp includes a clamp band having a first end with a first tensioning head and a second end with a second tensioning head, a tensioning element guidable guided through the first tensioning head and engageable with the second tensioning head, and a securing element structured and arranged in the first tensioning head to secure the tensioning element against loss and including a spring element structured and arranged to act between the tensioning element and the first tensioning head. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028015 | QUICK RELEASE TUBE SYSTEMS - Quick release tube systems and methods may allow for components of a switching apparatus to be quickly and easily installed, removed, serviced or replaced without requiring an overhead crane or more than one skilled individual to perform the work. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028016 | ROTARY UNION FOR USE WITH A FLUID CONDUIT - A rotary union is provided. The rotary union includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a sealing member. The first housing portion has a first fluid passage formed therein and the second housing portion has a second fluid passage formed therein. The second fluid passage is in fluid communication with the first fluid passage. The sealing member is disposed on one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion and is sealingly engaged with a remaining one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion in a substantially similar direction to an axis of rotation of one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion. The rotary union permits axial deviation between a rotating component and a non-rotating component, reduces friction generated within the rotary union, and permits an increased flow rate of a fluid through the rotary union. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028017 | JUNCTION DEVICE FOR DUCTS AND PIPELINES - A junction device for ducts and pipelines is described, made up of an internally hollow main body manufactured with a plastic material obtained through molding. The main body being provided with connection means configured for connecting and for sealingly fixing the junction device to one or more pipelines and/or to one or more apparatuses to which such pipelines must be connected. The junction device comprises at least one plate in plastic material, molded in a single piece with the main body. On at least one of the two opposite surfaces of such a plate being imprinted information relative to the junction device, like for example one or more identifier codes or barcodes, a description of the junction device itself, brands and/or logos of any kind. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028018 | Locking Nipple for Electronic Sensors - A nipple adapter is provided to secure a sensor to a fixture to be controlled by the sensor. The nipple adapter includes a collar bushing to be blind fitted to an opening in the fixture. A cooperating nipple is secured to the sensor and the nipple is press fit into the collar bushing and the sensor and nipple are rotated to engage locking structures in the collar bushing and secure the sensor and nipple adapter to the fixture. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028019 | CONDUIT HUB WITH WIPER SEAL - A conduit hub includes a conduit hub body having a cylindrical inner surface configured to receive an end of a cylindrical conduit having a male thread, wherein the conduit hub body includes a female thread and a counterbore formed in an outer rim of the cylindrical inner surface. The conduit hub further includes a wiper seal configured to fit into the counterbore such that a lip of the wiper seal extends beyond the outer rim of conduit hub body and a surface of the wiper seal engages with an outer surface of the cylindrical conduit, when the male thread of the cylindrical conduit is threaded to engage with the female thread of the conduit hub body, to resist the ingress of moisture, dirt or contaminants into the conduit hub or the conduit. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028020 | COMPRESSION FITTING - A compression fitting includes a housing, a compressible seal, a follower and a driving member. The housing includes an axial cavity having a lateral sidewall that includes an axial keyway therein. The cavity terminates at a first end portion thereof at a seat. The compressible seal may receive a signal transmitting lead therethrough, and is disposed within the cavity and seated on the seat. The follower is axially movable within the cavity for selective engagement with the seal for axially compressing the seal against the seat, the sidewall of the cavity and the signal transmitting lead. The follower includes an integral key that extends laterally outward therefrom and is received within the keyway, and an axial bore for accommodation therewithin of the lead. The driving member is rotatably mounted on the housing and engageable with the follower such that rotation of the driving member causes an axial translation thereof. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028021 | ASSEMBLY HAVING A FLANGE - An assembly with flanges is provided. The flanges are used for welding onto a pipe end of a pipe for a pressure-bearing flange connection of two pipe ends, wherein the flange extends in a circumferential direction about a central axis of the pipe and has a first end face in the axial direction of the pipe end, wherein the first end face has a sealing groove extending in the circumferential direction, which sealing groove divides the end face into a radially inner inside surface and a radially outer outside surface. In order to avoid rework, the inside surface is axially recessed by a recess on average relative to the outside surface. An adaptation ring or an assembly having a flange or adaptation ring is also provided. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028022 | HYDRAULIC SUCTION LINE - A pump suction line assembly includes a sump including a wall formed with a bore and a seat, a tube including an inlet, an outlet, a length connecting the outlet and inlet, and a flange contacting the seat, a housing, a seal fitted in the bore and contacting the flange and the housing, and fasteners that compress the seal, secure the tube to the wall, and secure the sump to the housing. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028023 | SIGNAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR A WIND ENERGY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING SIGNALS IN A WIND ENERGY SYSTEM - A wind energy system is described including a nacelle, a rotor rotatably connected to the nacelle, and a power line for transmitting electrical energy between the nacelle and the rotor. The power line includes a transmitting device between the rotor and the nacelle. Further, the wind energy system also includes a first modulation device connected to the power line at a nacelle facing side of the power line for modulating and demodulating signals to be transmitted via the transmitting device, and a second modulation device connected to the power line at a rotor facing side of the power line for modulating and demodulating signals to be transmitted via the transmitting device. Further, a signal transmission system for a wind energy system and a method for establishing a signal transmission system in a wind energy system are provided. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028024 | Wind turbine control method - A wind turbine control method is described comprising the detection of the presence of an anomaly in the aerodynamic profile of the blades and operation of the wind turbine in accordance not only with the determination of said anomaly, but also taking into account the characteristics thereof. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028025 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A BLADE POSITION AND FOR ENDING A SAFETY RUN - A wind turbine assembly has a hub, a rotor blade, a bearing that can be installed between the rotor blade and the hub, and an adjusting device. The rotor blade is arranged on the hub so as to be rotatable substantially its longitudinal axis. The adjusting device comprises at least one electric adjusting motor, which drives a gear connected to the rotor blade by means of a drive pinion, a converter coupled to an electric network and controlling the adjusting motor, and a control unit for the adjusting motor. The adjusting device comprises means for producing a signal that depends on the adjustment position of the rotor blade and an evaluating unit for comparing the signal or a derivative of the signal. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028026 | Thrust Equalizing Mechanism for Cryogenic Turbine Generator - An improvement for a turbine generator or pump having main bearings separated by a span of shaft and a thrust equalizing mechanism adjacent one of said main bearings, the improvement comprising a stationary length compensator interposed between the thrust equalizing mechanism and its adjacent main bearing to reduce the span between said main bearings. Preferably the length compensator is composed of material that shrinks less than the shaft of the generator, and the height of the length compensator, i.e., the compensating dimension, is selected according to desired thrust equalizing mechanism operating parameters over a temperature range. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028027 | Novel Electrical Generators For Use In Unmoored Buoys And the Like Platforms With Low-Frequency and Time-Varying Oscillatory Motions - A buoy for generating electrical energy from an roll/pitch motion resulting from a passing wave. The buoy including: a body; a pendulum member rotatably disposed on the body at a first end of the pendulum member; a pendulum mass disposed at a second end of the pendulum member; an exciter mass positioned on the pendulum member between the first and second ends; and one or more generators for generating electrical energy, the one or more generators being positioned in the body such that swinging of the pendulum member due to the roll/pitch motion causes a portion of the exciter mass to engage the one or more generators to generate the electrical energy. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028028 | Free-flow hydro powered turbine system - A power plant using an impulse turbine and generator in combination to generate electricity, driven by the kinetic energy of an ocean stream which enters and passes through a system of conduits which manage volume, velocity and mass in a water tight structure, which houses the turbine inside on a working floor surface. The force of the stream enters transits and departs the system without any interruption in the flow, except when the turbine is in non-operational status. There are no moving parts except for two manual valves placed before the entry and exit port of the Pelton impulse turbine. The plant structure is held in fixed position at any depth relative to the current flow and its hydrostatic head. This capacity of this enablement is equivalent to any land based hydro-electric power plant. The magnitude of the current imposes no limit on the size or location for this invention. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028029 | POWER CONVERTER FOR ENGINE GENERATOR - A power converter for an engine generator includes an insulative support that receives and supports circuit components for converting incoming AC power to desired power, such as power suitable for a welding application. One or more rectifier modules are provided that are received and supported by the support. Three such modules may be provided for receiving three phase power from a generator. DC power from the rectifier module is applied to DC bus plates. The plates may be coupled to capacitors. A power conversion circuit, such as a buck converter, is coupled to the DC bus plates to convert the DC power to output power. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028030 | ENERGY GENERATION AND MULTIPLIER STATION FOR THE HIGH DEMAND OF THE POWER DISTRIBUTION AND PROCESS THERETO - An apparatus comprises a station that multiplies and distributes power and comprises an electric generator, a segment of circular arc and at least one torque gearbox with low power consumption. Each of the at least one torque gearbox includes two dc electric motors, a hydraulic turbine, two hydraulic pumps, a cooling water condenser, a water storage tank, a pulley, and an switchgear frame having circuit breakers, relays, electrical cables, an electronic control, voltage, current and power displays, a bridge rectifier, a control device for engines with direct current and actuation buttons. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028031 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - During an inertial energy storage operation, electric power conversion at an inverter is controlled such that a direct current electric power from an electric power storage device is converted into an alternating current by the inverter so as to be supplied to stator windings, such that torque in the direction of engine rotation is applied to an output side rotor from a stator to rotatively drive the output side rotor in a state where power transmission from the output side rotor to a drive axle is stopped. During a cranking operation after the inertial energy storage operation, the electric power conversion at an inverter is controlled to permit application of the alternating current to rotor windings, such that a torque in the direction of engine rotation is applied to an input side rotor from the output side rotor, thereby rotatively driving an input side rotor to crank the engine. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028032 | HYBRID VEHICLE AND OUTPUT CONTROL METHOD OF VEHICLE-MOUNTED POWER STORAGE DEVICE - When electric power exceeding output allowable power at an engine startup time is output from a power storage device, deviated from a predetermined period of time during which the output allowable power of the power storage device is switched, an ECU suppresses increase of the output allowable power for the next startup time of the engine. Specifically, the ECU modifies the output allowable power for the next startup time of the engine from a first value to a second value lower than the first value, based on a period of time before deviation is eliminated. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028033 | THERMAL CYCLE ENERGY AND PUMPING RECOVERY SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and apparatuses for pressure recovery and power generation may include a pressure recovery generator configured to receive a high-pressure fluid and generate current based on expansion of the high-pressure fluid. The current may be directed to a power electronics module that is configured to receive current from the pressure recovery generator and provide current to a closed-loop thermal cycle, such as an ORC. The current can be used to start components of the closed-loop thermal cycle, such as the pump and/or to black start the turbine generator. In some instances, the current can be combined with current generated by the closed-loop thermal cycle and directed to a utility grid or to external loads. The high-pressure fluid may be directed to heat exchanger components of the closed-loop cycle. For example, high-pressure, high-temperature fluid can be directed to an evaporator, while high-pressure, low-temperature fluid can be directed to a condenser. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028034 | CONTAINER LOCK - A locking device for containers with a container lock housing and with a locking hook. The locking hook has a pivot axis, which is stationary relative to the container lock housing and which can pivot about the locking hook into a standby position and a locking position. An activation mechanism is included for the locking hook, which has a first actuating element and a second actuating element as well as a release mechanism. The first actuating element holds the locking hook in its standby position, while the second actuating element is configured such that it blocks and clamps the locking hook in its locking position. The release mechanism after the releasing acts on the first actuating element and/or on the second actuating element, which automatically brings about the clamping and blocking of the locking hook in its locking position by the second actuating element. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028035 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock equipped with a locking mechanism, an actuation lever unit acting on the locking mechanism, and a catch lever. The catch lever blocks the locking mechanism at least when acceleration forces of a given magnitude occur, e.g. in case of an accident (crash), rendering the locking mechanism ineffective. According to the invention, the catch lever acts upon a rotary latch of the locking mechanism in the direction of the blocking position of the rotary latch during normal operation and in the event of a crash while allowing the rotary latch and thus the locking mechanism to be in the releasing position only during normal opening operation. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028036 | POSITION HOLDING DEVICE FOR ROTATING LEVER AND VEHICLE DOOR LOCK DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SAID POSITION HOLDING DEVICE FOR ROTATING LEVER - Provided is a position holding device for a rotating lever, which includes a rotating lever and a torsion spring, and is capable of elastically holding the rotating lever at the two positions including a first position and a second position. The torsion spring includes a coiled part, and a first arm part and a second arm part each extending from the coiled part and facing each other across an engagement portion of the rotating lever. The first arm part includes a mountain portion formed at an intermediate portion thereof. The second arm part includes an urging portion. As a result, an urging force generated by the urging portion can be applied to the rotating lever as a braking force against an urging force generated by the mountain portion. Consequently, it is possible to reduce an abutment noise generated when the rotating lever abuts against a stopper member. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028037 | OFFSHORE CARGO RACK FOR USE IN TRANSFERRING LOADS BETWEEN A MARINE VESSEL AND AN OFFSHORE PLATFORM - A cargo rack for transferring loads between a marine vessel and an offshore marine platform provides a frame having a front, a rear, and upper and lower end portions. The lower end of the frame has a perimeter beam base, a raised floor and a pair of open-ended parallel fork tine tubes or sockets that communicate with the perimeter beam at the front and rear of the frame. The frame includes a plurality of fixed side walls extending upwardly from the perimeter beam. A plurality of gates are movably mounted on the frame, movable between open and closed positions, the gates enabling a forklift to place loads on the floor. The frame has vertically extending positioning beams or lugs that segment the raised floor into a plurality of load-holding positions. Each load holding position has a plurality of positioning beams or lugs that laterally hold a load module. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028038 | GRAB ARM HOUSING FOR GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT - A two-piece grab arm housing for a grapple mechanism useable on a grapple attachment is described. The grab arm housing includes a lower arm housing with grab arms mounted to the lower arm housing, and an upper arm housing mounted to the lower arm housing. The upper arm housing and the lower arm housing are movable relative to one another in an x-direction and are moveable together in a y-direction perpendicular to the x-direction. In addition, the upper arm housing includes an opening through which a main beam of the grapple attachment can extend. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028039 | DISPOSABLE FINGER TONGS FOR HANDLING A FOOD PRODUCT - A combination finger fold holder tong and surface texturizing set includes a set of tongs with finger pockets, whereby the pockets are movable towards and away from each other for grasping an article of food; plus a plurality of adhesively adherable sticker substrates having a first texture imparted side and an opposite adhesive bearing side with a release liner, whereby the texture containing adhesively adherable sticker is placed upon the food engaging surface for manual grasping of articles of food. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028040 | TAKING OUT ROBOT SYSTEM USING ROLLER DEVICE - A robot system capable of purposely withdrawing a workpiece into a hand, and capable of sequentially and effectively taking out the workpiece, even when workpieces are randomly located. A hand has a base part attached to the front end of a robot arm, at least two fingers pivotally attached to base part, and a roller device arranged at a front end of each finger. The roller device is a rotating belt device having a small motor arranged in the finger, a driving roller driven by the motor via a drive transmitting means, and a driven roller rotated with the driving roller via a belt. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028041 | PORTABLE SKI AND SKI POLE CARRIER SYSTEM - A portable ski and ski pole carrier system includes a pair of flexible straps, each having a strap receiver and a strap fastener disposed at opposite ends. The strap receivers are configured to receive the strap fasteners and secure a pair of skis and ski poles within the straps. A handle is attached perpendicularly to the pair of straps and parallel to the pair of skis and ski poles. The ski poles are disposed between a heel binding on one of the pair of skis and a brake lever handle extending from the other of the pair of skis. The loops formed by the straps may be disposed between toe and heel bindings on the pair of skis. The interior of the straps may include a non-slip material to help secure the pair of skis. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028042 | GRIPPING ASSEMBLY AND GRIPPING MEMBERS FOR A GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT - A gripping assembly with gripping members, as part of a grapple attachment, used to grasp and manipulate elongated objects, for example pipe, is described. Due to the gripping action of the gripping members and tilt control capabilities of the grapple attachment, total positive control of the pipe is maintained, even if the gripping assembly picks up pipe off center. The grapple attachment is able to be used on all pipe surface types, including pipe surfaces that are dirty, snow or ice covered. The gripping members are configured to prevent damage to the pipe and to adjacent pipes, and will not crush the pipe. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028043 | MOVEABLE BULKHEAD SYSTEM TO INCREASE LOAD CAPACITY OF A VEHICLE - A movable bulkhead | 2014-01-30 |
20140028044 | DOOR TRIM STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A pocket member includes a flat-shaped first floor portion located forward and extending substantially horizontally and a flat-shaped second floor portion located in back of the first floor portion and rising obliquely rearward from the first floor portion. A trim recess portion recessed outward in a vehicle width direction is formed at a portion which is located above a trim opening portion and between a door armrest portion and a speaker storage portion which respectively protrude toward a vehicle-compartment side. The trim recess portion is configured to extend obliquely forward and upward from the trim opening portion along the direction substantially perpendicular to the second floor portion. Accordingly, an appropriate storage position of any stored bottle containers, regardless of its size (a large-sized one, a small-sized one) can be provided. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028045 | VEHICLE WITH AN INSULATING DEVICE AND INSULATING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle is provided with a bodywork section, a fender and an insulating device. Between the bodywork section and the fender a free space is formed. The insulating device for noise and/or moisture insulation is arranged between a drive region and a passenger compartment of the vehicle in the free space. The insulating device along its longitudinal extension L comprises first lateral support regions, with which it supports itself on the bodywork section and on the fender. The insulating device comprises second lateral support regions, with which the insulating device supports itself angularly with respect to the longitudinal extension L on the bodywork section and on the fender. The insulating device comprises third lateral support regions, with which the insulating device supports itself parallel to the longitudinal extension and offset in or against the travelling direction F of the vehicle on the bodywork section and on the fender. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028046 | Tailgate adjustable ex support and stable cable systems - The Tailgate Adjustable EX Support and Stable Cable Systems, will provide the pickup truck owner extra tailgate support while loading and unloading cargo. (examples are lawn and landscape equipment, construction material and recreational vehicles, such as motorcycles, ATV'S, UTV'S and more.) The Tailgate Adjustable EX Support and Stable Sable Systems is easy to install by simply using the latching system already in place on your pickup truck tailgate. Once the Tailgate Adjustable EX Support and Stable Cable Systems is in place you can use the adjustable ratchet to tighten the straps in the position needed. With a variety of makes and models we have assorted styles to fit every need for the pickup truck owner. The Stable Cable is used for those who need to hold the tailgate in the full open only position only for extra support. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028047 | SLIDING VISOR - A sliding sun visor for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The sun visor includes a first and second visor body shell. At least one of the shells having a retaining channel for engaging and retaining a floating carrier on a visor pivot rod. It is also contemplated that the sun visor may have a snap in vanity system and rotating pin on a D-ring associated therewith. The visor body also may include a wire routing option to route a wire from the electrical system of a vehicle to a light bulb in a vanity. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028048 | MOTOR-VEHICLE TOP - The invention relates, among other aspects, to a motor-vehicle top ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140028049 | GAP FAIRING - A gap fairing for a tractor-trailer. A fairing body is attached to a chassis of the tractor, independently of the cab thereof and within a gap between a cab of the tractor and the trailer. The fairing body has side portions, extending rearwardly from a front portion, adjacent the cab of the tractor, toward the trailer and top portion. A clear panel can be located in at least the side portion of the fairing body located at the passenger side to enable the driver to view the trailer through the rear window of the tractor and the clear panel. A separation space between the front of the fairing body and the cab can be sealed by a sealing element that is at least in part one of resilient and flexible so as to allow relative motion between the fairing body and the cab. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028050 | TRAILER SKIRT - The present invention pertains to a trailer skirt panel comprising: (a) a sheet having a top section and a bottom section; (b) at least one L-bracket attached to the top section of the sheet; (c) at least one rib extending downwardly from the top section and the L-bracket to provide rigidity to the panel during use; and wherein the sheet, the L-bracket, and the rib comprise a polymer material and are integrally formed together in a unitary construction. The polymer material of the trailer skirt panel can comprise thermoplastic polyolefin. The bottom section of the sheet can include an angled edge to provide rigidity to the panel during use. Furthermore, two or more of the trailer skirt panels can be positioned next to each other to form a trailer skirt assembly for attachment to the bottom of a trailer. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028051 | VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE - A vehicle front structure includes: an exterior member provided at a lower portion of a front end of a vehicle; and an energy absorbing bracket having front and rear ends, the front end facing a rear surface of the exterior member and the rear end being mounted on a vehicle structural member. The energy absorbing bracket has an upper surface which is disposed to be inclined downward toward a front of the vehicle, and the inclination increases continuously or stepwise from a rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle, lower vehicle width direction ribs which project downward from the upper surface, extend substantially in a vehicle width direction, and are disposed in a vehicle front-rear direction, and lower vehicle front-rear direction ribs which project downward from the upper surface, extend substantially in the vehicle front-rear direction, and disposed in the vehicle width direction. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028052 | ENERGY ABSORBING CARTRIDGE FOR VEHICLE SUPPORT PILLAR - An energy absorbing cartridge for covering a substantially rigid vehicle support pillar is provided. The energy absorbing cartridge has an accordion-shaped portion including a plurality of spaced load distribution walls for distributing and transferring an applied impact force, a plurality of spaced side walls for absorbing the applied impact force, and a plurality of spaced stabilization walls for stabilizing the spaced side walls upon application of the applied impact force. The spaced side walls are substantially perpendicular to the spaced load distribution walls, and the spaced stabilization walls are substantially parallel to the spaced load distribution walls. The plurality of spaced side walls connect, respectively, the plurality of spaced load distribution walls and the plurality of spaced stabilization walls to form the accordion-shaped portion of the energy absorbing cartridge. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028053 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A vehicle body structure is obtained that can ensure ease of ingress/egress in a structure in which an energy absorbing member is disposed at a vehicle width direction outer side with respect to a skeleton member that forms a lower edge of an opening for ingress/egress. A vehicle body structure ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140028054 | VEHICLE ROOF STRUCTURE - Provided is a vehicle roof structure capable of preventing turn of a roof side absorber about its axis in the vehicle front-rear direction. A roof side absorber | 2014-01-30 |
20140028055 | SIDE SKIRT FOR TRUCK - A side skirt mounting apparatus may include a side skirt that may be installed to be supported by a one-touch locker in an upper portion thereof and a hinge in a lower portion thereof, wherein the locker includes an upper bracket, a lower bracket, a skirt frame to which the upper bracket and the lower bracket may be engaged, a shaft installed to slidably penetrate the upper and lower brackets and to be selectively inserted into a hole formed to a side skirt bracket, and an elastic member mounted on an outer circumference of the shaft between the upper and lower brackets to elastically support the shaft. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028056 | VEHICLE-BODY SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - A center pillar includes a first reinforcement panel which is arranged between an outer panel and an inner panel, comprises a bottom wall portion, both-side vertical wall portions extending in a vehicle width direction from the bottom wall portion, and both-side flange portions, and has a cross section formed in substantially a hat shape. A second reinforcement panel comprising a bottom wall portion and both-side vertical wall portions and having a cross section formed in substantially a U shape is arranged inside the first reinforcement panel. The second reinforcement panel is joined to the first reinforcement panel such that only the bottom wall portion and one of the both-side vertical wall portions are joined to the bottom wall portion and one of the both-side vertical wall portions, respectively. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028057 | UPPER VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - An opening portion is formed at a specified portion of a roof gusset which covers part of a panel joint portion from below. A pair of center-pillar side joint portions is provided at an outward end portion of the roof gusset, which is joined to a center pillar directly or via another panel member. A pair of first high-rigidity portions is provided at specified portions of the roof gusset which overlap the opening portion in a vehicle width direction and overlap the center-pillar joint portions in the vehicle longitudinal direction, respectively. A second high-rigidity portion is provided at an inward end portion of the roof gusset to extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028058 | STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY REAR PART - Structure of a vehicle body rear part in which a back door opening section around which a closed cross-sectional structure is provided wherein the vehicle body rear part includes rear lamp house panels, a back panel section and a back door opening section arranged to incline obliquely such that a lower part is located further toward a vehicle back than an upper part. In the structure, a tail end member extending along a vehicle width direction is coupled to lower side corner portions of the closed cross-sectional structure located on both the left and right sides of the back door opening section, swelling sections extending further outward than the lower side corner portions of the closed cross-sectional structure are provided on both the left and right sides of the tail end member, and the swelling sections are joined to the rear lamp house panels and the back panel section. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028059 | APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING PARING LINE OF PANORAMIC SUNROOF - An apparatus adjusts a parting line of a panoramic sunroof comprising a moving glass and a rail. The apparatus includes a fixing bracket, a moving bracket, and a slide structure. The fixing bracket is disposed on a side surface of a rear end of the moving glass to be tiltable and movable in a straight line. The moving bracket is disposed on a curved path of the rail to be movable along a curved trajectory. The slide structure is connected between the fixing bracket and the moving bracket to enable curved movement by allowing the moving bracket to spread from the fixing bracket when the fixing bracket moves in a straight line. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028060 | FOLDABLE CHAIR - The present invention provides a foldable chair includes a main body including a backrest, a seat, and legs; the backrest and the legs are connected to the seat; the seat includes a seating pad ring and a seating pad; the seating pad is placed on the seating pad ring; two folding parts extending upwards are formed on two sides of the seating pad ring; the folding part is provided with a receiving groove; two supports of the backrest are fixed to the folding parts; one end of the support is inserted into the receiving groove and detaches from the receiving groove when the support is moved; the folding part is provided with an opening, where the opening supports the support when the backrest is folded onto the seating pad. The foldable chair requires no bolt for use and packing, and does not occupy large storage. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028061 | SEATING STRUCTURE WITH A CONTOURED FLEXIBLE BACKREST - A seating structure includes a backrest member having an upper edge, opposite side edges and a lower edge. The backrest member has a forwardly facing convex shape formed along a vertical centerline thereof between the upper and lower edges. The lower edge has a forwardly facing concave shape. The lower edge has outer portions positioned forwardly of an entirety of the upper edge. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028062 | EXTENDABLE STROLLER SHADE - A stroller shade includes a fabric having a middle section tapered on two sides; the middle section is formed to accept supports to shape the middle section into a canopy when attached to a stroller; and fasteners are positioned at a series of overlapping stop positions along a front to back axis of the shade when the shade is attached to the stroller. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028063 | HEADREST COVER - The headrest cover is used on a headrest of a chair to provide protection between the head of the current user and the previous user of the chair. The headrest cover is a planar, flexible piece of fabric having a pocket which holds tapes, scented blotter paper or scented capsules and absorbent pads. The tape is used to attach the headrest cover to the headrest of a chair. The scented capsules and blotter paper hold a scented liquid or oil. Once blotter paper is removed from its package, or the capsule is broken the liquid scent is poured onto the absorbent pad and the blotter paper or pad is placed back into the pocket of the cover. The scent can than emanate from the pocket and cover foul odors that may find their way to the nose of the user. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028064 | BICYCLE SADDLE - A bicycle saddle comprising: a supporting frame ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140028065 | REMOTE DAMPING SYSTEM - An adjustable vehicle seat includes a seat track, a seat base, a backrest, and a remote damping system. The remote damping system includes a housing and a damping element disposed within the housing. A traction cable has a sheath with a first end and a second end, and a wire with a first end and a second end. The first end of the sheath is fixed with respect to the housing and the first end of the cable is coupled to the damping element. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028066 | SAUCER CHAIR WITH REMOVAL COVER - A children's chair preferably in the form of a saucer chair includes a cover constructed from a washable fabric, the cover being arranged for removal from the frame to facilitate washing of the cover. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028067 | SEAT PAD ADJUSTABLE CHAIR - A chair includes a seat portion having two recesses in which two resilient members of the adjustment device are received. A seat pad unit is located on the seat portion and has a left pad and a right pad. The left and right pads are rested on the resilient members. A bearing unit is located at the underside of the seat pad unit and connected to a fixing frame on the seat portion. The left and right pads of the bearing unit are pivotable relative to the seat portion. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028068 | LINK CHAIR ACTION - A (recliner) chair action of relatively movable seat frame ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140028069 | GUARD AND COMBINATION FOR ROTATABLE OR SWIVEL SEAT AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME - A guard for a rotatable or swivel seat includes a first generally planar surface and an opposing second generally planar surface. The first and second surfaces define an inner peripheral edge that surrounds a central opening;. A skirt extends generally perpendicularly from the first and second surfaces. The skirt generally surrounds and is spaced radially outwardly from the inner peripheral edge. The guard includes a plurality of equidistantly spaced-apart fastener points formed on or in at least one of the first and second surfaces. Each fastener point is spaced radially outwardly from the inner peripheral edge and radially inwardly from the skirt. The guard is attachable to a platform of a seat in both a first configuration wherein the skirt of the guard extends away from the platform of the seat and a second configuration wherein the guard is inverted from the first configuration. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028070 | ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT, MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - An adjusting device for adjusting a motor vehicle seat is provided. The adjusting device includes at least two locking device and a joint actuating device configured to actuate the at least two locking devices. The at least two locking devices are connected in series with the joint actuating device. A motor vehicle seat, a motor vehicle, and a method for adjusting a motor vehicle seat using the adjusting device are also provided. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028071 | HEAD RESTRAINT, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a head restraint for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, wherein the head restraint has a cushion part facing the head of a seat occupant, a main body, and a comfort adjustment device, wherein in a usage situation of the head restraint the cushion part can be adjusted relative to the main body from a first position that is farther from the head of the seat occupant to a second position that is closer to the head of the occupant by means of the comfort adjustment device, wherein the cushion part can also be adjusted from the second position in the direction of the first position by means of the comfort adjustment device, wherein this requires a front extreme position of the cushion part to be set. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028072 | HEADREST ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR VEHICLE SEATS - A bushing allows for adjustability of a position of a headrest. The bushing includes a head portion having an opening and a passageway opening. The bushing also includes a body portion defining an internal passageway. The passageway opening of the head portion is aligned with the internal passageway of the body portion. The body portion includes a wall surrounding an area of reduced thickness, and a protrusion is located on an internal surface of the area of reduced thickness. The bushing also includes a moveable portion received in the opening of the head portion. The moveable portion is moveable between a first position where a feature engages a notch of a post receivable in the internal passageway of the body portion and the passageway opening of the head portion to retain the headrest in a position and a second position where the feature is disengaged from the notch of the post, allowing the post and the headrest to move relative to the bushing. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028073 | ARMREST ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICLE DOORS - An armrest assembly for a door of a vehicle includes a substrate component configured for attachment to the door and defining a plurality of furrows. The armrest assembly further includes a cover component mated to the substrate component, wherein the cover component is formed from a foam and fills each of the plurality of furrows. A vehicle including the armrest assembly is also disclosed. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028074 | VEHICULAR SEATS - Embodiments of the present invention may include a vehicle seat having a back frame, a frame member, a sheet member, a cushion pad and a regulation structure. The back frame has a generally rectangular shape. The frame member has a shape corresponding to a part of the back frame. The sheet member is attached to the frame member in a tensioned state. The cushion pad is mounted on a front surface of the frame member. The regulation structure is provided on the frame member and the cushion pad. The regulation structure is configured to prevent the cushion pad from shifting along the front surface of the frame member. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028075 | Retractor Mounted Belt Tension Sensor - A seat belt retractor for providing extraction and retraction of seat belt webbing incorporating a belt tension sensing mechanism. The sensing mechanism includes a webbing guide which is moveable between positions and is biased toward a low tension position by a restoring spring force. The belt webbing is routed to deflected path through the web guide. Increasing tension on the webbing will cause the web guide to change its position as the webbing path straightens. The position of the web guide is detected through an electrical switch to provide a measure of webbing tension. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028076 | SAFETY EXPLOITATION AND APPLICATION OF FLAMMABLE ICE, HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN - A method for safety exploitation and application of flammable ice, oxygen and hydrogen, measures for safety exploitation: first, a plurality of horizontal pipes bound together in a cubic form, or olivary structure containing horizontal pipes, or a plurality of vertical pipes bound together in a cubic form are put into the flammable ice mine to prevent collapse, second, a machine formed by millions of synchronously running two-with-one motors enters the unmanned environment, third, subjecting thick coal slurry to low electric ignition gasification process, and separation and purification process, and application of hydrogen and oxygen, fourth, seven innovated machines: A, high efficient power source machine powered by flammable ice, hydrogen, or oxygen, B, innovated two-with-one motor, C, innovated the cutting machine, D, innovated beating and rotating machine, E, low temperature electric ignition and gasification machine, F, high-speed centrifugal machine, G, propeller with two-with-one motor. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028077 | TRACK DRIVEN SLAB SAW - A slab saw including a frame, an engine supported by the frame, an arbor, and first and second tracks disposed along opposing sides of the frame. The arbor may be configured to be rotated by the engine. The first track and the second track may be configured to propel the frame. A drive assembly may be configured to independently drive the first track with respect to the second track to propel the slab saw. A control assembly may be configured to control the drive assembly as to a speed and direction of the slab saw. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028078 | Hyper-Pressure Pulse Excavator - A hyper-pressure water cannon, or pulse excavator, is able to discharge fluid pulses at extremely high velocities to fracture a rock face in excavation applications. A compressed water cannon can be used to generate hyper-pressure pulses by discharging the pulse into a straight nozzle section which leads to a convergent tapered nozzle. The hyper-pressure water cannon design is relatively compact, and the pulse generator can readily be maneuvered to cover the face of an excavation as part of a mobile mining system. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028079 | BICYCLE WHEEL AND COUNTERWEIGHT - A bicycle wheel including a rim with one or more counterweight assembly. Each of the one or more counterweight assembly includes a receiver attached to the rim and a counterweight that is attached to the receiver. | 2014-01-30 |
20140028080 | WHEEL BEARING ARRANGEMENT, IN PARTICULAR WHEEL BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR UTILITY VEHICLES - A wheel bearing arrangement, in particular wheel bearing arrangement for utility vehicles, comprising a hollow body unit, a securing unit and a stator unit, wherein the hollow body unit has a maximum extent in an axial direction, a pressure space extending substantially in the axial direction, and an end section, wherein the securing unit is secured to the end section, wherein the stator unit is secured to the securing unit, and wherein the stator unit has attachment and sealing means, by means of which a rotor unit can be made to bear against the wheel bearing arrangement in a way which is air-tight and rotatable relative to the stator unit. | 2014-01-30 |