06th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130031792 | LOCK FOR POWER TOOL - A power tool including a sliding member slidably received in the power tool and a pair of lock plates, each of the pair of lock plates including an opening, and the lock plates being configured such that the sliding member slides within the opening. First ends of each of the lock plates are pivotably attached to a support at a first side of the sliding member, and second ends of each of the lock plates being biased toward one another at an opposite side of the sliding member. A first contact portion of the lock plate contacts a first surface of the sliding member at the first side of the sliding member, and a second contact portion of the lock plate contacts a second surface of the sliding member at the opposite side of the sliding member, wherein the sliding member is secured with respect to the support. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031793 | CHAIN BAR APPARATUS AND METHODS AND TOOL COMBINATIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING MOVING TOOL COMBINATIONS - Chain bar apparatus and methods are disclosed that may be formed from plastic, metal or other materials. Laser cutting of a chain bar core can provide improved structural characteristics, for example when adhesive is used to assemble the chain bar. Flow diversion elements can be used to optimize flow throughout the chain bar. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031794 | RAZOR BLADES WITH ALUMINUM MAGNESIUM BORIDE (AlMgB14)-BASED COATINGS - This invention relates to a novel application of hard, low friction aluminum magnesium boride (AlMgB | 2013-02-07 |
20130031795 | Rod End Wear Detection Device - The Rod End Wear Detection Device (REWDD) is a fully portable light weight apparatus that precisely measures bearings in two axis. When employed for the purpose of assessing rod end bearings, the invention is capable of obtaining the measurement in confined spaces, without the need to remove the rod end from its fully installed position or reorient the rod end to facilitate both measurements. By using the disclosed apparatus, a user may ascertain the serviceability of a bearing by detecting the level of wear in the bearing allowing timely replacement and/or repair. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031796 | CLAMP CIRCUMFERENCE MEASURING GAUGE - A circumference measuring gauge for measuring an item is shown and described. The circumference measuring gauge may include a base, a fixture displaceably positioned on the base, the fixture capable of securing the item, and a measuring member having first and second ends, the first end fixed to the base and the second end fixed to the fixture, where the measuring member circumscribes the item. The circumference measuring gauge may also include a biasing member secured to the fixture, wherein the biasing member applies a predetermined force to the measuring member. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031797 | LAUNDRY MACHINE HAVING A DRYING FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a laundry machine having a drying function for drying an object to be dried, especially clothes. The laundry machine according to one embodiment of the present invention may be a circulating drying machine that supplies the hot air to an object to be dried, so as to remove water, and then condenses the water from the hot air and heats the condensed water to supply the heat to the object to be dried. At this time, condensing may be carried out using natural convection. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031798 | DRYING APPARATUS AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A drying apparatus having a structure capable of improving condensation efficiency, and a washing machine having the same. The washing machine including a cabinet, a tub installed inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably installed inside the tub, a condenser duct configured to condense moisture in air introduced from the inside the drum, a drying duct configured to heat the air introduced from the condenser duct and supply the heated air to the inside the drum, and a condensation water storage unit formed at a circumference of the condenser duct to store condensation water that is used to condense the moisture in the air moving inside the condenser duct. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031799 | SANITIZING HAND DRYER - A sanitizing hand dryer comprises a dryer housing having an inlet air channel and an outlet air channel. A blower draws air into the dryer housing through the inlet air channel, and directs the air out of the dryer housing through the outlet air channel A sanitizing system sanitizes the air within the inlet air channel and the air within the outlet air channel, wherein the sanitizing system within the inlet air channel includes at least one of a first air filter, a first ozone generator, a first sanitizing light source, a first photocatalytic oxidation system, a first ion generator, and a first electrostatic precipitator. The sanitizing system within the outlet air channel includes at least one of a second air filter, a second ozone generator, a second sanitizing light source, a second photocatalytic oxidation system, a second ion generator, and a second electrostatic precipitator. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031800 | Shoe Vamp - A shoe vamp includes an inner fabric layer including a pattern of decoration on an outer surface; an outer thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) layer including a transparent zone which is transparent when subjecting to heat, the transparent zone being formed on the pattern of decoration; and an intermediate perforated layer formed between the fabric layer and the TPE layer. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031801 | Footwear With Interchangeable Bootie System - An interchangeable bootie system includes an article of footwear and a plurality of interchangeable booties. Each bootie includes a support system configured to provide targeted support to different regions of the foot. This allows a user to select a bootie that provides the desired type of support for an athletic activity. An interchangeable bootie system with midsole portions having different types of cushioning systems is also disclosed. This allows a user to select a bootie with the desired type of support and the desired type of cushioning for an athletic activity. An interchangeable bootie and midsole insert system is also disclosed. Each midsole insert fits inside a bootie and includes a cushioning system configured to provide targeted cushioning to different regions of the foot. This allows a user to select a desired type of cushioning for an athletic activity. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031802 | FUNCTIONAL SHOE INCLUDING WEIGHT SUPPORT UNIT - As described above, just as a person inserts his/her toes into a space under furniture and does sit-ups by using the force of the toes, a functional shoe of the present invention provides a portion into which an instep and a toe base portion are inserted on the functional shoe to use the force of the toe base portion which may exert the greatest force from among portions of a foot, thereby adding momentum. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031803 | Footwear Articles and Footwear Article Modification Methods - Footwear articles and footwear article modification methods are described. According to one aspect, a footwear article includes an insole configured to support a foot of an individual when the footwear article is worn by the individual, an outsole which contacts the ground when the footwear article is worn by the individual, an upper configured to hold the footwear article to the foot of the individual when the footwear article is worn by the individual, wherein the upper includes a lateral portion and a medial portion, and wherein the lateral portion of the upper is configured to retain an interchangeable placard in a position with respect to the footwear article wherein the placard covers substantially an entirety of the lateral portion of the upper of the footwear article. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031804 | SHOE SOLES FOR SHOCK ABSORPTION AND ENERGY RETURN - A shoe sole can comprise one or more resiliently compressible elements received in a foundation and located by the foundation to underlie a portion of a foot, such as metatarsal heads, when the shoe is worn. The resiliently compressible element or elements can be shaped to reduce coupling of compression of adjacent regions of the resiliently compressible element. One or more plate elements can be positioned between the resiliently compressible elements and the foot, e.g. under the metatarsal heads. The plate elements can be separated from each other by spaces, such as slots, to reduce coupling of movement of adjacent plate elements. The plate elements can be elastically interconnected at the spaces between them. A plurality of lugs configured to contact the ground can be located on a lower surface of the foundation such that they are generally aligned with the plate elements. The plurality of lugs can be elastically interconnected. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031805 | Articles of Footwear - A sole assembly for an article of footwear includes an outsole, a midsole disposed on the outsole and having a heel portion that defines a void, and first and second inserts disposed in the void. The first insert is attached to the outsole, and the second insert is disposed on top of the first insert in a manner such that the first and second inserts are movable relative to one another. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031806 | BOOT WITH MODIFIED ORIENTATION IN TOE REGION - This invention provides a novel elevated toe device system that allows the wearer's toes to be elevated to a perpendicular or approaching a perpendicular orientation relative to the line of gravity and undertake activities, such as downhill skiing, with a greater amount of control of the skis and/or snowboard as a result of the elevated toes. The conventional systems do not make use of the natural qualities of the foot. On a downward slope, the device permits the wearer to enjoy the dynamics of the foot and assume a stance that presents less strain on the foot while accentuating maneuverability. The device can be a preset system, in which the wearer can interchange devices of different angular orientations to modify the posture of the toes, or adjustable. In an alternate embodiment, the device can be provided so that the surface under the big toe presents an elevated angular orientation. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031807 | Article Of Footwear With Interlocking Cleat Member and Raised Base - A cleat member for an article of footwear is configured to associate with a raised base on a sole of the article of footwear. The raised base includes an angled face with a plurality of protruding portions extending outwards from the angled face. An underside of the cleat member is provided with an indentation that corresponds to the angled face of the raised base. A plurality of recessed portions are disposed along the indentation on the underside of the cleat member and are configured to associate with the plurality of protruding portions on the angled face of the raised base. The plurality of recessed portions and the plurality of protruding portions have coincident shapes so that the protruding portions fit with the recessed portions. With this configuration, the cleat member and sole are configured with an interlocking arrangement that resists loosening when the article of footwear is used on a ground surface. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031808 | Shoe with push button (or squeezable) device to activate sound recording and LED's for entertainment, educational, teaching purposes or to enhance the theme of the shoe - When referring to “shoe” below, it is deemed to mean all types of footwear. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031809 | SHOE HAVING IMPROVED PODIATRIC SUPPORT - Disclosed herein are variations of shoes having structural features that offer improved podiatric support to address any number of lower extremity pathologies. Such shoes are especially useful in allowing individuals adapt to physical changes, accompanying ailments, as well as lifestyle changes that can arise such as those during and after pregnancy, during motherhood or other situations that induce temporary or permanent physical changes. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031810 | Sole Structure With Extendable Cleat - A sole structure including a cleat assembly is disclosed. The cleat assembly includes a covering member, an actuating assembly and a cleat sub-assembly. The cleat sub-assembly includes a cleat member that can extend in length under a force applied by a foot. The actuating assembly directs force applied by a foot at the covering member to the cleat member so that the cleat can extend and penetrate further into a ground surface. The actuating assembly can include a pivot plate that pivots about an angled portion of the cleat sub-assembly. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031811 | Article Of Footwear - A method of making a sole for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes steps of attaching a double sided acrylic adhesive film to a composite plate. The composite plate is then attached to an outer member of the article of footwear using the acrylic adhesive film. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031812 | VIBRATION NIPPER FOR HEAVY MACHINERY - There is provided a vibrating nipper including a vibrating body in which a plurality of gears built therein and having eccentric pendulums are longitudinally arranged and rotated to generate longitudinal vibration, the vibrating body in which the gears rotated by an oil hydrolytic motor are longitudinally arranged to be rotatable, an eccentric pendulum mounted on each of the gears to generate the longitudinal vibration while rotating the gears, wherein a nipper blade is longitudinally mounted on a bottom of the vibrating body in such a way that the vibrating body is capable of being inserted deeply into the ground along the nipper blade when excavating the ground. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031813 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A STRETCHABLE SHEET - In a method of producing a stretchable sheet using a pair of gear rolls each having a plurality of teeth arranged on a circumference thereof, a raw sheet is drawn by passing the raw sheet through a gap between the pair of gear rolls. The raw sheet contains a plurality of types of fibers, and has a plurality of recessed sections formed by pressing. The recessed sections are formed collinearly at least along the drawing direction at a predetermined formation pitch in the drawing direction. An arrangement pitch of the teeth in the drawing direction is greater than the formation pitch and smaller than twice the formation pitch. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031814 | Curved Motorcycle License Plate Frame, Illuminated From Behind The Frame - This invention relates to motorcycles and more specifically custom motorcycles that have added a special rear fender that has a curved license plate recess that is built into it. This license plate frame is curved and fits into the recess of the custom fender that is located away from the taillight which traditionally is the light source for the license plate. The license plate that it surrounds is illuminated independently by waterproof flexible strips of white light LED's that are attached with an automotive grade double sided tape to the inside edge of the frame and because they are flexible, take the curved shape of the frame. The LED's are spliced into the vehicle's tail light wiring system and are energized from the motorcycle battery when the tail light is on. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031815 | Product Management Display System with Trackless Pusher Mechanism - A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes at least one tray having a front rounded portion and defining a plurality of apertures and having two sides. A lip may extend upward from the front rounded portion of the at least one tray. A front shelf may extend forward from the lip. The at least one tray may include one divider extending upwardly from each of the two sides and a front wall. The front wall may include a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side legs. The front wall, bottom wall, and two side legs may form a wall aperture and the front wall may include a plurality of projections configured to engage with the plurality of apertures on the tray. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031816 | SIMULATED FLAME FIREPLACE - A simulated flame fireplace comprising a fireplace housing, a heating apparatus, and an apparatus that generates simulated flames. The apparatus that generates simulated flames comprises at least one movable member with a plurality of light sources attached to it. When the apparatus is active, the light sources are configured to vary in intensity as the at least one member moves such that the plurality of light sources generates an appearance of flames. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031817 | Magnetic menu planner - An improved system for menu planning that consists of a magnetic mat printed with a calendar and customizable, blank magnetic tabs. The magnetic mat affixes to a refrigerator and the magnetic tabs are labeled and placed next to the mat to make menu planning as easy as selecting a magnetic tab and placing it on the mat. Additional household needs can be planned with the blank magnetic tabs. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031818 | Frame Dividing Insert - The present invention is a frame divider, which is used to provide an existing frame with the capability to increase the number of frame openings using spline members. The present invention comprises a frame insert, a plurality of frame openings and either a spline member or a plurality of spline members. The frame insert comprises an insert opening, an inner edge and an outer edge. These spline members comprise a plurality of spline ends which are affixed to the inner edge of the frame insert. The spline members can be linear, nonlinear or a combination of both. The frame openings are delineated by the spline members and the inner edge. The present invention is applied to an existing frame by being inserted into the rabbet of the frame. The arrangement of the spline members should be customizable to a user. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031819 | HANDHELD PAYLOAD LAUNCHER SYSTEM - This disclosure relates to launchers and launcher systems for discharging or launched payloads to downrange targets, and the methods of attenuating or offsetting recoil in such launcher systems. Examples of payloads that can be deployed with the disclosed launcher apparatus include chemical, biological, pyrotechnic, marker, tracer, signaling, non-lethal, explosive, smoke, and similar payloads. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031820 | Accessory Rails with Slot Adapters and Mechanisms of Use - The accessory rail is mountable on a primary device, such as a firearm, for releasably attaching an auxiliary device directly to the accessory rail. The accessory rail generally includes a rail body and at least one slot adapter, which is integrally formed within the rail body, for receiving attachment means of the auxiliary device. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031821 | HYDRODYNAMIC BODY FOR A FISHING LURE - A hydrodynamic body for a fish lure rotates in the water causing the bait hook attached to the rear of the body to mimic the movements of a prey animal. The rotational motion is created by a combination of fins and wing design of the body. The body has a nose up configuration when the fish is not on the hook. When a fish takes the hook the drag caused by the fish causes the body to ‘trip’ from a nose up position to a horizontal position thereby tensioning the lure line so that the fish cannot escape the hook. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031822 | ARTIFICIAL BAIT FEATURING AN OVERMOLDED FISH ATTRACTANT SPONGE AND PORTS THROUGH WHICH FISH ATTRACTANT EXUDES - An artificial bait features an overmolded fish attractant sponge and ports through which fish attractant exudes. The bait is comprised of a soft resilient plastic. A container portion of the bait houses the sponge. The container portion includes perforations for fluid communication with the housed sponge. Prior to injection molding, the sponge is a dry compressed cellulose sponge. The sponge is coated with oil prior to injection molding. Pins or blades in the mold assembly position the oil-coated, compressed, cellulose sponge in the container portion of the bait. The pins or blades also define perforations in the container portion for fluid communication with the sponge. The oil coating on the compressed cellulose sponge prevents molten plastic from impregnating the sponge during the injection molding process. The oil coating does not cause the sponge to expand. After manufacture, a water-based fish attractant is introduced into and absorbed by the sponge via the perforations. The fish attractant may be replenished periodically. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031823 | APPARATUS TO FISH - An apparatus to fish having a body with exterior and interior faces extending from a first edge to a first end. At least one shaped channel is defined at the interior face, each shaped channel has a first channel extending from the first edge, and a second channel extending from the first channel. The body further has a first wall that extends from the interior face at a first predetermined distance from the first edge. A housing assembly is removably mounted into the body. The housing assembly has a second wall with a second edge, a first base wall with a third edge, and a housing. A first outside diameter of the second wall is smaller than a first interior diameter of the interior face. Protrusions protrude from the second edge; and a handle fixed to the interior face. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031824 | ELECTRONIC MOUSE TRAP MODULE - A controller for a pest trap that includes a sensor, signaler, power source and activator in a housing to be attached to and detached from a pest trap. The sensor detects an animal in the trap and directs an activator to close a door of the trap. A signal is transmitted from the signaler of the housing to indicate that the trap has been activated and the door has been closed. The signal may be collected by a remote receiver. The housing may be detached from the trap and attached to a second trap, or reset on the same trap for reuse. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031825 | CHAMBERED BED BUG TRAP STRIP - The subject invention is a bed bug trap strip comprised of a top flat strip of durable material which is affixed to the top of hollow chambers. The invention incorporates a base strip upon the top of which base strip are mounted multiple hollow trap chambers, each chamber is mounted with a gap between them to afford easy access by the bed bugs, with barriers to prevent exit of the bed bugs through the gaps. The chamber gaps are of sufficient width to allow multiple bed bugs to easily crawl between them and to enter the trap chamber through openings on either end of the chambers where the adhesive surface on the base strip entraps the bed bugs for later disposal. The bottom of the base strip has an adhesive strip affixed which allows the user to quickly attach the trap strip to the desired surface area. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031826 | FUEL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A NITROGEN-CONTAINING COMPOUND - A fuel additive concentrate comprising at least one aryl amine; and at least one metal-containing compound is disclosed. In an aspect, the fuel additive concentrate can be synergistic. Fuel composition comprising the fuel additive concentration and methods of combusting the fuel composition are also disclosed. Moreover, methods of enhancing research octane number, increasing fuel economy, and reducing the carbon footprint of a vehicle are also disclosed. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031827 | DIESEL FUEL COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEMS - A diesel fuel composition comprising, as an additive, a quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of a compound of formula (A): and a compound formed by the reaction of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent and an amine of formula (B1) or (B2): wherein R is an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or alkylaryl group; R | 2013-02-07 |
20130031828 | FUEL COMPOSITION COMPRISING DETERGENT AND QUANTERNARY AMMONIUM SALT ADDITIVE - A method of reducing deposits in a diesel engine, the method comprising combusting in the engine a diesel fuel composition comprising a detergent additive which is not a quaternary ammonium salt or a Mannich reaction product; and a quaternary ammonium salt additive comprising the reaction product of nitrogen containing species having at least one tertiary amine group and a quaternizing agent; wherein the nitrogen containing species is selected from: (i) the reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent and a compound comprising at least one tertiary amine group and a primary amine, secondary amine or alcohol group; (ii) a Mannich reaction product comprising a tertiary amine group; and (v) a polyalkylene substituted amine having at least one tertiary amine group. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031829 | METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING TERTIARY BUTYL ETHERS OF GLYCEROL - The invention relates to a method for producing a mixture of substances comprising a higher tertiary butyl ether of glycerol, comprising the steps: acid-catalyzed reaction of isobutene with glycerol to form a reaction mixture, and extraction of at least part of the reaction mixture from step a by means of at least one solvent, wherein the solvent or the mixture of solvents comprises an ET(30) value of=35.0. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031830 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING BINDERS AND COMBUSTIBLE COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND COMPOSITIONS PRODUCED THEREFROM - Methods and compositions are provided for producing thermoset, water repellent binders particularly effective for forming combustible composite materials. The binders include a mixture of an alkaline protein hydrolyzate and a bio-oil or an acidic protein hydrolyzate and a lignin compound. Desirably, the binders and the resulting combustible composite materials are substantially free of formaldehyde. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031831 | GEOCOMPOSITE ELEMENT, PARTICULARLY FOR ENHANCING PLANT GROWTH - A geocomposite element, particularly for enhancing plant growth, which possesses water permeable sheathing elements as well as a material that absorbs water placed in a cavity made by the sheathing elements, characterised in that it possesses a skeleton structure ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130031832 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING GROWTH IN HORTICULTURAL PLANTS - A method for enhancing the growth of a horticultural plant comprising applying to the surface of the horticultural plant an effective amount of an ultrafine, dry ground calcite. The applied ultrafine, dry ground calcite transmits about 95% or greater, and reflects about 5% or less, of light in the PAR and UV wavelengths. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031833 | MODULAR, PRE-VEGETATED RECYCLED CARDBOARD BOX SYSTEM FOR GREEN ROOF APPLICATIONS - Embodiments are described for a cardboard box assembly for use in a modular green roof system. The box includes a drainage board, filter and pre-vegetated growing media. A lid assembly is placed over the box during transport and storage. The box/lid assembly is designed to be stackable for easy transport on pallets for placement in an interlocking array on a roof or similar surface. The box is made of biodegradable cardboard allows for the eventual breakdown of the container portion of the assembly and the formation of an integrated green roof of interlocking plants after a period of time after installation. The filter fabric sock wrapping the box bottom, sides and fitted top provides the enclosure that will hold the pre-vegetated modular components together when the cardboard box eventually biodegrades. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031834 | VERTICAL PLANTER SYSTEM FOR ORCHIDS AND EPIPHYTIC PLANTS - A vertical planter system for exposing the roots of orchids and other epiphytic plants to the open air, includes a support structure having a frame with a base end for housing a humidifying tray and a top end for housing an irrigation tray. The planter system further includes a support member for mounting a growing medium. The irrigation tray includes small holes such that when water is introduced into the tray, the water passes through the holes to mimic natural rainfall and allow the water to trickle from the tray to the epiphytic plant and roots, thereby avoiding the rotting of plant roots that occurs from over watering when plant roots are concealed in plant containers and pots. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031835 | PLANTING STRUCTURE AND METHODS - A planting structure includes at least one ridge ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130031836 | Planting Device - The present invention is a planting device design for multiple plant containers. Said planting device incorporates a reservoir and a wick for each plant container. When placing the plant container through the lid, a flap is opened. Said flap positions the plant container so that the wick is in contact with the water, but the container containing the soil is not in contact with the water. This reduces the possibility of rot. Said flap also closes when the plant container is removed thereby preventing pollutants (e.g. insects, leaves) along with pets or light from communicating with the water. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031837 | CONTROL OF AN ACCESS OPENING IN A BODY OF A VEHICLE - A system for controlling an access opening in a vehicle body includes first and second doors arranged to selectively open and close first and second portions of the opening. The system also includes a device operatively connected to the first door and configured to be selectively retracted before at least one of the first and second doors is opened. The device is also configured to be protracted when the first and second doors are closed to thereby seal the first and second portions of the access opening. The system additionally includes a controller configured to selectively retract and protract the device. Furthermore, the system includes a sensor arranged on the vehicle and configured to detect an impact exceeding a threshold intensity on the body and communicate a signal indicative of the impact to the controller. The controller retracts the device upon receipt of the signal from the sensor | 2013-02-07 |
20130031838 | GATEWAY FOR PROVIDING CONTROLLED ACCESS FROM AN ENTRANCE POINT TO AN EXIT POINT - Gateway providing controlled access from an entrance point to an exit point, comprising two wall elements defining a corridor in between wall elements and comprising movable close off elements that have an open position and closed position, whereby in the open position the entrance point and exit point provide a free passageway, and in the closed position the corridor is closed off and passage is prevented, wherein the movable close off elements are embodied as at least one flexible band which is movable from within a wall element to outside that wall element, whereby in the open position at least one flexible band is substantially rectilinear and positioned inside the wall element and in the closed position at least one flexible band is bent to extend in part outside the wall element towards the other wall element to close up the passageway. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031839 | MULTIPLE DIRECTION RAILROAD GATE RELEASE MECHANISM - An example includes an apparatus for releasing a railroad gate in at least two directions. The example includes a primary pivot member and a secondary pivot member pivotally connected to the primary pivot member, with one end of the railroad crossing connectable to the secondary pivot member. In the example the primary pivot member is rotable around a primary pivot of the apparatus, the primary pivot member rotable in a first direction against a first spring bias and in a second direction, opposite the first direction, against a second spring bias other than the first spring bias, and | 2013-02-07 |
20130031840 | Latching Mechanism for Access Door - Disclosed is a latching mechanism for a access door. More specifically, the disclosure relates to an access door that can be pivoted between opened and closed orientations and secured in the open position with the aid of a hold open arm. A latching lever, in turn, pivotally engages the hold open arm to selectively secure the access door in an opened orientation. A grip upon the hold open arm can thereafter be used in conjunction with the latching lever to release the access door and permit it to be closed. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031841 | Aboveground Pool Child Ladder Safeguard Device - A safety device designed to attach to a ladder used for accessing an aboveground pool to prevent small children from entering the pool unattended. The safety device is also designed for use as an emergency rescue flotation device. The safety device comprises a body portion made of a light weight floating material and an attachment portion for temporarily engaging the ladder and holding the safety device in place over a plurality of ladder rungs. In the event of a water emergency, the safety device may be used to extend the reach of a rescuer from a safe position without the need for the rescuer to enter the water. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031842 | WEATHERSTRIP ASSEMBLY - A weatherstrip assembly for sealing between a frame and a closure member of a vehicle is provided. The weatherstrip includes a retaining clip having a mounting portion for securing the weatherstrip to the frame and having an outwardly extending leg defining a first channel. The weatherstrip also includes a cover having a first flange protruding downward from the concealing member to extend at least partially into the first channel. The weatherstrip also includes a seal member having a body portion and at least one sealing protrusion extending outwardly from the body portion. The body portion has an upper end and a lower end. The lower end is sandwiched between the leg of the retaining clip and the first flange of the cover. The cover further includes a retaining tab extending outwardly opposite from the concealing member, with the retaining tab engaging the upper end of the body portion. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031843 | CLOSURE ASSEMBLY HAVING CONTINUALLY ADJUSTABLE LATERAL RESTRAINT - A closure assembly includes a striker assembly and a latch mechanism. The striker assembly includes a first wedge block and a second wedge block disposed opposite each other across a path. The first wedge block rotates about a first axis and includes a first cam surface defining a continuously variable distance to the first axis for engaging the latch mechanism. The second wedge block rotates about a second axis and includes a second cam surface defining a continuously variable distance from to the second axis for engaging the latch mechanism. Abutting engagement between the latch mechanism and the first cam surface limits lateral movement of the latch mechanism relative to the path in a first direction, and abutting engagement between the latch mechanism and the second cam surface limits lateral movement of the latch mechanism relative to the path in a second direction, which is opposite the first direction. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031844 | CLOSURE ASSEMBLY HAVING MULTI STAGE STRIKER ASSEMBLY - A closure assembly for securing a moveable panel relative to a body of a vehicle includes a striker assembly and a latch mechanism. The striker assembly includes a biasing mechanism that, when engaged by the latch mechanism, simultaneously biases the latch mechanism in a lateral direction and an axial direction to dampen movement of the latch mechanism relative to the striker assembly. The biasing mechanism provides dual damping rates. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031845 | Natural Disaster Shelter - Disclosed is a secure shelter for housing at least one individual for a sustained period during and after a natural disaster event. The shelter comprises a hardened enclosure having a securable hatch access door, an interior cabin and at least one user seat with a full safety harness. Each seat is preferably attached to the enclosure walls and may include an energy attenuating connection, while life supporting elements within the cabin include lighting, air filtration and intake means, communication and locating means, storage for supplies, as well as a power supply for sustained and independent operation. The device is preferably positioned within the basement of a home and tethered to a structural wall, or alternatively is affixed to the ground using structural footings when in use outside of a mobile or trailer home. The device protects users and maintains a comfortable, survivable environment during and after a natural disaster event. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031846 | SHIELDING DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A shielding device for protecting decks from rotting includes an upper member, a pair of opposing main body sidewalls, an upper grip, and a side tab. The main body sidewalls may include a first portion and a second portion terminating with a drip edge. The upper grip may protrude from the bottom of the upper member, and the side tab may protrude from the inner portion of at least one of the main body sidewalls. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031847 | Unitary Configured Bird Repellent Apparatus - A bird repellent apparatus having an integral base member and a plurality of prongs. The base member, by means of a plurality of tabs having holes for receiving screws or other fasteners, can be affixed to virtually any desired surface. The plurality of prongs with sharp tips presents an impossible barrier to birds that would otherwise land or perch on the surface to which the present invention is affixed. The combined base member and prongs are formed from injection molded plastic structure that also provide the tabs having holes to secure the base member to the underlying surface. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031848 | LANDSCAPE EDGING BLOCK SYSTEM - An assembly of blocks for use in yard and garden environments includes a plurality of discrete blocks each having a body portion and a joining portion, the joining portion having a plurality of angled teeth. The teeth of a first one of the plurality of blocks interlock with the teeth of a second one of the plurality of blocks such that the first and second blocks are connected together and arranged perpendicular relative to one another so that the plurality of blocks has an L-shaped configuration. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031849 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A CEMETERY HEADSTONE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME - A headstone support system includes a pole having a first auger attached to the pole proximate a first end thereof, the first auger configured to drill through soil upon rotation of the pole, and a headstone support attached to a second end of the pole. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031850 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A CEMETERY HEADSTONE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME - A headstone support system includes a pole having a first auger attached to the pole proximate a first end thereof, the first auger configured to drill through soil upon rotation of the pole, and a headstone support attached to a second end of the pole. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031851 | Modular Dwellings - In one embodiment, a modular dwelling comprises a beam connector comprising a body and multiple arms that extend out from the body, structural beams comprising outer sides that define elongated channels that extend along a length of the beams, each beam being connected to an arm of the beam connector, a locking means that secure the structural beams to their associated beam connector arms, and a structural panel that comprises multiple edges, at least one edge of the panel being received by a channel of at least one structural beam. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031852 | ATTENUATING ELEMENT - An attenuating element includes a head part, neck part and base part. The neck part is narrower compared to the head part and neck parts of adjacent attenuating elements form a continuous channel. Via the head parts, this channel is connected so that the cross-sectional area of the head parts is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the base parts. In this way, a water-control structure, sound-attenuating wall and the like can be provided. Such attenuating elements can be produced in a very simple manner by dividing them vertically and producing each of the vertical parts from concrete in a mould. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031853 | FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES FOR USE WITH DOCK SEALS AND SHELTERS - Flexible structures for use with dock seals and shelters are disclosed. An example flexible structure includes a rigid backer to couple a flexible panel assembly to a loading dock wall and a flexible, self-supporting sheet-shaped member having sufficient rigidity to enable the flexible sheet-shaped member to be cantilevered from a surface of a building without substantial sagging. The sheet-shaped member has an inner surface and an outer surface defining a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge where the first and second longitudinal edges couple to the rigid backer. The inner surface defines an empty cavity when the sheet-shaped member is coupled to the rigid backer. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031854 | METHOD OF BUILDING ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANKS - A liquid storage tank has a tower section. A tank shell above the tower section encompasses a tank volume that has a capacity of at least 100,000 U.S. gallons. A reinforced ringbeam at the top of the tower section surrounds an internal area that withstands the downward force of the liquid. The ringbeam has at least one supporting face that resists downward forces. A dome sits on the supporting face and essentially covers the internal area. The dome is made of a series of laterally adjacent dome where each dome segment has an inner end that is positioned above an outer end. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031855 | RAIL MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING SKYLIGHTS AND THE LIKE DIRECTLY TO RIB ELEVATIONS OF A RAISED RIB METAL PANEL ROOFING SYSTEM - A rail mounting system is provided for mounting skylights and other structures directly to rib elevations of a metal panel roofing system. The rail mounting system has a side rail for each side of a skylight or run of skylights that mount to the metal panel roof's rib elevations. Each side rail includes a vertical riser wall, an upper flange extending from the riser wall to provide a top bearing surface for one side of a skylight or run of skylights, and a bottom shoulder structure extending from the riser portion which is adapted for attachment to a rib elevation of the roofing system. The rib elevations on which the side rails of the rail mounting system are attached provide structural support for the skylight or run of skylights supported thereon for substantially the entire length of the skylights or run of skylights. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031856 | FIRE-RATED WALL CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT - Fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, including but not limited to intumescent material. The fire-retardant material can be attached to the tracks such that the fire-retardant material expands and seals gaps and/or areas between the tracks and wall components such as ceilings, floors, and drywall. Various assemblies and methods can be used to cover the deflection gap. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031857 | Anchor system for securing a concrete wall panel to a supporting concrete foundation - A cast concrete wall panel is secured to a concrete foundation by an anchor system which includes a steel base plate embedded adjacent the bottom surface of the wall panel and welded to a tapered channel projecting upwardly adjacent the inner surface of the wall panel to define a cavity. Reinforcing bars have bottom ends welded to the base plate and project upwardly into the concrete wall panel, and a hole is formed in the base plate at the bottom of the cavity. The hole receives a self-tapping concrete anchor bolt which is driven into a hole drilled within the foundation at an acute angle less than twelve degrees and preferably about six degrees from vertical. The channel has a removable cap to prevent concrete from entering the cavity during casting of the wall panel and to provide a decorative inside cover for the cavity after installing the anchor bolt. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031858 | METHOD OF FABRICATING BUILDING WALL PANELS - Wall panels and building walls, comprising inner and outer layers, and spaced reinforcing webs extending between the inner and outer layers. Optionally studs extend inwardly from the inner layer away from the outer layer with one of the stud legs on each stud being aligned with one of the reinforcing webs. or the building load delivered to an underlying footer varies less than 50% ser 10 foot length of the wall or height of the wall varies no more than 0.25 inch over a 40 foot length of the wall. The resulting wall panel can provide tough, water-proof, otherwise weather-proof, building systems and buildings. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031859 | VIBRATION ISOLATOR OF WIND TURBINE SYSTEM - A vibration isolator of a wind turbine system installed between a wind tower and a concrete foundation includes a plurality of bearing units arranged along the periphery of a flange of the wind tower, each bearing unit having elastic material layers and rigid material layers stacked alternately. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031860 | System and Method for Installing Columns - A column assembly includes a shaft, a capital, an opening formed in the capital, and a retaining member. The capital has a lower surface and a substantially planar upper surface. The opening is sized to receive the shaft therethrough, and extends from the lower surface to the upper surface. A channel is formed in a surrounding wall of the opening. The length of the channel may, for instance, extend at least partially around the perimeter of the opening. Regardless, the retaining member advantageously holds the capital at a fixed vertical position along the shaft by engaging the channel and the shaft. The retaining member may be a resilient member (e.g., foam) that seats within the channel and frictionally engages the outer surface of the shaft. Alternatively, the retaining member may be a spring member that mounts onto the upper end of the shaft and engages the channel. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031861 | BLOCK DECK USING CONCRETE - The present invention relates to a block deck used as the interior or exterior material of a building. More specifically, disclosed is a block deck using concrete, wherein a hollow portion is formed inside and filled with concrete so as to exhibit superior strength. The present invention provides a block deck including: a frame member formed with a hollow portion inside; and filler formed of a concrete material so as to be filled in the hollow portion. At this time, the concrete may be foamed according to desired strength with a foaming rate in the range of 0-50%. The frame member may be formed of natural wood, synthetic wood and synthetic resin materials. And, the frame member may be formed integrally or divisionally into two or more so as to be coupled, wherein coupling is carried out by being fitted in a sliding manner. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031862 | FLOORING SYSTEM - A floor formwork system is disclosed. The floor formwork system comprises a form member having a reinforcement beam attached to a surface of the form member. The reinforcement beam of the floor formwork system is positioned and attached in grooves within or on the contact surface of the form member. The reinforcement beam comprises a plurality of longitudinal rods or members, one or more of which are connected by a diagonal support member. Concrete is added to the assembled form member and reinforcement beam so as to create a floor or ceiling, or other structure. A method of assembling the formwork system and use for preparation for a floor or ceiling is also disclosed. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031863 | Accessible Concealed Suspended Ceiling System - A suspended ceiling system is provided comprising at least first and second parallel inverted tee-runners. Each tee-runner comprises a horizontal flange and a vertical web, with the vertical web having at least two spaced openings therein. At least one ceiling panel is associated with the parallel tee-runners. The ceiling panel has opposed side walls and opposed end walls, with a pair of first tabs formed at one end of the ceiling panel and a pair of second tabs formed at the opposite end of the panel. At least one of the first tabs is relatively longer than at least one of the second tabs, and has a length sufficient so that it extends through one of the spaced openings in the web of the first inverted tee-runner and rests on the flange of the first tee-runner, with the second tabs being supported by the flange of the second tee-runner. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031864 | ROOFING TILE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided is roofing tile system that includes a roofing tile having a substantially wedge shaped tile body. The tile body including a bottom surface to be disposed adjacent a roofing deck during use, a top surface angled relative to the bottom surface, such that a first end of the wedge shaped body has a first height and a second end of the tile body has a second height that is greater than the first height, and a recess extending into the bottom surface at the second end. The recess is shaped substantially complementary to the first end of the tile body. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031865 | DLO Molding With Dutch Bend Feature And Clip Retention Feature - A window surround molding is secured on a vehicle door flange with a retainer clip. The molding extends in a longitudinal direction and has a cross-section including first and second channels separated by a Dutch bend. The flange is disposed in the second channel on one side of the Dutch bend. The clip is disposed in the first channel on an opposite side of the Dutch bend. An arm extends in the longitudinal direction away from first and second ends of the clip and engages the molding to secure the clip within the first channel. The clip also includes a lower edge that engages the Dutch bend. A flex tab protrudes from a front face of the clip and engages the flange to secure the molding on the flange and to prevent rotation of the molding relative to the flange. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031866 | METHOD OF PROTECTING A FIXTURE - A method including placing a body defining an undifferentiated lumen therein over a portion of a fixture coupled to a building structure, the body having at least one opening that can be expanded from a contracted state and that is biased toward the contracted state, the placing including applying an expansion force to the opening; conforming the body to a shape of the fixture at a contact portion where the fixture contacts the structure by releasing the expansion force; and treating the structure. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031867 | SHAKE JIG FOR INSTALLING SHAKE SIDING - A shake jig which comprises a base member which supports an adjustable member and a releasable fastener which facilitates releaseable retention of the adjustable member in a desired relative position with respect to the base member. The base member is substantially planar and has a shake shelf for abutting against a surface of a shake to prevent further insertion thereof, between an installed topmost shake and an at least partially overlapped shake, and facilitate desired alignment of the shake jig with respect to the installed topmost shake. At least one projection is formed on a surface of the base member, adjacent a leading end thereof, to facilitate retention of the shake jig following insertion of the base member. The adjustable member has a ledger shelf for engaging with a ledger board to retain the ledger board in a desired horizontal orientation with respect to the shake shelf and to assist with installation of shakes. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031868 | CORRUGATED SHEARWALL - A prefabricated shearwall including a central diaphragm having a height generally defined by top and bottom edges, and a width generally defined by a pair of end sections. The diaphragm further includes at least one corrugation extending in the height direction at least partially between the top and bottom edges. The corrugation increases the ductility and ability of the shearwall to withstand lateral forces such as those generated in earthquakes, high winds, floods and snow loads. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031869 | Horizontal Plastic Stretch Wrapping Apparatus - A horizontal plastic stretch wrapping apparatus includes a main frame, a plurality of control components, an electrical enclosure, a plurality of control buttons, a slip ring, a wrapping arm, and a wrap dispenser. The electrical enclosure and the plurality of control components are positioned within the main frame, and the plurality of control buttons is positioned on the main frame. The plurality of control buttons controls the plurality of control components and the electrical enclosure. The wrap dispenser is connected to the wrapping arm, and the wrapping arm is connected to the main frame. The slip ring is positioned in between the main frame and the wrapping arm and provides electrical power from the electrical enclosure to the wrap dispenser. Once the horizontal plastic stretch wrapping apparatus is powered, a skid can be horizontally wrapped with a wrapping material by the rotating wrapping arm. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031870 | INTERCHANGEABLE CUTTING ELEMENTS FOR SEALING MACHINE - A sealing machine adapted to support a plurality of different heating/sealing/cutting mechanisms, including tubular heaters and heated cutting blades, is disclosed. The sealing machine utilizes a common interface and mounting system for all side sealers. In addition, in some embodiments, the control system within the sealing machine is adapted to monitor and control the temperature of these various mechanisms automatically so as to create proper seals. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031871 | BAG VACUUM APPARATUS - A vacuum apparatus for sealing an airtight bag includes a tongue in fluid communication with a vacuum chamber and base members that close around and seal a section of the bag. The once closed, the apparatus facilitates fluid communication between the interior of the airtight bag and the vacuum chamber, allowing actuation of the vacuum chamber to result in evacuation of air from the bag. The tongue may take the form of a removable tube device or may be designed to puncture the bag. The apparatus may be wholly removable after evacuation of the bag, or some part of the apparatus may remain on the bag in order to maintain the airtight seal. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031872 | Process for Preparing Sorptive Substrates, and Integrated Processing System for Substrates - A process for treating a substrate comprised of sorptive material is provided herein. The sorptive material may be an absorbent synthetic material such as polyester. The material is designed to be used for cleaning surfaces in an ultraclean environment. The process first comprises unwinding a roll of sorptive material as a substrate into a cleaning system. The cleaning system utilizes several sections. These include a pre-washing section, an acoustic energy washing section, and a drying section. Preferably, the process of moving the substrate through the cleaning system is continuous. The acoustic energy washing section employs one or more acoustic energy generators. In one aspect, the process also includes cutting the substrate into sections to form wipers after moving the substrate through the drying section. Thereafter, the wipers are placed into bag, and the bag is sealed. An integrated processing or treating system for a sorptive material is also provided herein. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031873 | Wettable Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses And Related Compositions And Methods - Silicone hydrogel contact lenses having ophthalmically acceptable surface wettabilities are obtained from pre-extracted polymerized silicone hydrogel contact lens products having relatively large amounts of removable or extractable materials. The silicone hydrogel contact lenses can be obtained from non-polar resin based contact lens molds and without surface treatments or an interpenetrating polymeric network of a polymeric wetting agent. Related lens products, polymerizable compositions, and methods are also described. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031874 | COLD CHAIN PACKAGING - A method of making a cold chain package, includes, providing corresponding rolls of dissimilar insulating packaging material; forming separate panels from sheets of dissimilar insulating packaging material provided by the corresponding rolls; enclosing the panels in a membrane, the membrane defining a hinge between the panels that are adjacent to each other; and folding the panels along each hinge to form a box-shaped chamber. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031875 | MODIFIED MANIFOLD SYSTEM FOR FOLDING AND SEALING BAGS - An apparatus adapted for sealing bags includes a hot air manifold along which a bag is conveyed after the bag has been filled with contents and closed. The manifold includes a hot air chamber having first air passages transmitting hot air under pressure to heat a portion of a first adhesive layer on the bag to an adhesive state, and second air passages transmitting hot air under pressure to heat a second adhesive layer on the bag to an adhesive state. A hot air deflector covers selected second air passages transmitting the hot air, wherein the apparatus is adapted for sealing woven polymeric bags with the adhesive layers. The hot air deflector is moveable to a position uncovering the selected second air passages to increase the amount of hot air, wherein the apparatus is adapted for sealing multi-wall paper bags. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031876 | LOADING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOADING PACKAGED ITEMS - A loading, picking or sorting system and a method for loading, picking or sorting packaged items, include a removal device for removing packaged items provided in a warehouse, a buffer device for buffering the removed packaged items, and a dispensing device for withdrawing buffered packaged items from the buffer device according to a particular loading order for outputting to a processing unit handling the packaged items in order to complete the loading order. In order to achieve low production, operating, and maintenance costs, the buffer device includes at least one collecting conveyor on which the buffered packaged items are collected. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031877 | TRIPLE-FLOW VORTEX TUBE - Devices for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapors by centrifugal force are disclosed. The vortex tube comprises a body, an inlet duct, outlet ducts for the cold and hot gases, a liquid discharge duct, and a power separator. The inlet duct has a device for the introduction of methanol. The body comprises a vortex generator at the inlet duct. The body comprises a separator and a diaphragm with an inner conical surface, both defining an annular channel. The surface of the streamlined end of the separator comprises flutes. The separator is mounted to be capable of moving along the axis of the body and is pressed against the diaphragm by a spring. The inner portion of the body and the outer portion of the separator define a liquid chamber. A vortex reducer having a cross shape is mounted on the end of the power separator opposite the body. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031878 | Cyclone Separator - A cyclone separator ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130031879 | DUST COLLECTING DEVICE - A dust collecting device is provided which is capable of preventing static charge while rationally collecting dust generated during operation. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031880 | CAR DUMPER DUST CONTROL SYSTEM - An apparatus for rotary dumping of rail cars, including a backside airflow diverter, a backside hood for removing contaminated air from the back side of the pit and at least two baffles on a rotational frame, the baffles each presenting a leading edge that contacts the backside airflow diverter during at least a portion of rotational motion. At least one air intake is positioned to pass through the upper surface of the backside diverter into the backside hood at a location where pressure in the backside hood is maintained at a substantially neutral or negative level even when pressure in the material receiving pit is increased by a down rush of air caused by the exit of the load from the railcar. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031881 | POWER TOOL DUST COLLECTING DEVICE AND POWER TOOL - A power tool dust collecting device includes a fan chamber and a dust collecting chamber. The fan chamber is formed in a housing which is mountable on a hammer drill and in which a suction opening is provided protrudingly. The fan chamber houses a fan that rotates in accordance with driving of a motor. The dust collecting chamber is formed on an upstream side of the fan chamber. Mounted on the dust collecting chamber is a filter through which passes air that has been sucked up from the suction opening by the rotation of the fan and which collects dust included in the air. An air pumping unit that pumps air from a downstream side of the filter toward an upstream side is provided inside the housing. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031882 | AIR-OIL SEPARATOR - The present invention provides an air-oil separator comprising a first region having a mixture of air and oil, a second region wherein separation of at least some of the oil from the air-oil mixture occurs and at least one multi-directional injector plug located on a rotating component in flow communication with the first region and the second region, the multi-directional injector plug having a discharge head that is oriented such that at least a part of the air-oil mixture discharged therefrom has a component of velocity that is tangential to the direction of rotation of the rotating component. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031883 | VORTEX FINDER SUPPORT AND CYCLONE HEREWITH - A vortex finder support is provided for fixing a vortex finder in an inlet region of a cyclone that includes a waste gas conduit leading out of the inlet region. A sleeve-shaped support element is configured to be disposed in the waste gas conduit and associated to the vortex finder, the support element including at least one lateral mounting hole having an approximately rectangular cross-section. A ring is configured to surround the support element and at least one of surround and be integrated in the waste gas conduit, the ring including a lateral opening. At least one holt having an approximately rectangular cross-section is configured to extend through the lateral opening of the ring and the mounting hole of the support element so as to connect the ring with the support element. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031884 | FILTER HOUSING FOR ACCOMMODATING A PLURALITY OF FILTER SIZES - A filter housing includes a duct having at least one registration flange and an access port sized to pass a plurality of seating rail assemblies. Each seating rail assembly is releasably engaged with the duct includes a seating flange. By locating the seating rail assembly at a particular distance from the registration flange, a channel of different sizes can be formed for receiving a filter having a corresponding dimension. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031885 | POCKET FILTER ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a gas filter assembly ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130031886 | Snapstick - SNAPSTIK's unique gripping features eliminates air bypass between air filters when connected properly. The gripping feature was developed by examining numerous poly vinyl chloride (PVC) resins to establish the final formulation. The vinyl formulation allows for the PVC to retain its memory to return to its original position. After hundreds of tests, the material's gripping feature showed minimal degradation of the material. SNAPSTIK, when installed properly, connects and holds with its unique gripping features each air filter within the air handling duct tracks, allowing for elimination of air bypass. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031887 | Weed cutter and chemical applicator - The present invention relates generally to an apparatus that chops off a weed at or below ground level and applies a small shot of herbicide to the freshly cut weed base. More particularly the present invention is a rechargeable, battery operated, solenoid driven, and hand held device with a herbicide reservoir on the handle and a reciprocating cutter blade with a directed herbicide spray nozzle at the base. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031888 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Providing a Multi-Fuel Hybrid Rocket Motor - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a multi-fuel hybrid rocket motor. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for producing a multi-fuel hybrid motor. The method can include forming a body, where the body includes one or more intake ports; one or more exit nozzles; one or more channels connecting the one or more intake ports with the one or more exit nozzles; and a plurality of cavities comprising segment walls in communication with the one or more channels. The method also includes depositing a propellant fuel within the plurality of cavities, wherein at least a portion of the propellant fuel is exposed to the one or more channels and wherein the propellant fuel has a higher burn consumption rate than the segment walls. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031889 | METHOD OF TREATING EMISSIONS OF A HYBRID VEHICLE WITH A HYDROCARBON ABSORBER AND A CATALYST BYPASS SYSTEM - A method of treating emissions from an internal combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle includes directing a flow of air created by the internal combustion engine when the internal combustion engine is spinning but not being fueled through a hydrocarbon absorber to collect hydrocarbons within the flow of air. When the hydrocarbon absorber is full and unable to collect additional hydrocarbons, the flow of air is directed through an electrically heated catalyst to treat the flow of air and remove the hydrocarbons. When the hydrocarbon absorber is not full and able to collect additional hydrocarbons, the flow of air is directed through a bypass path that bypasses the electrically heated catalyst to conserve the thermal energy stored within the electrically heated catalyst. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031890 | Reductant Injection Control System - A control system for reducing nitrogen oxides in an engine exhaust of an engine includes an emissions catalyst having an inlet adapted to receive an exhaust from the engine. A reductant tank stores a reductant. An injector is in fluid communication with the reductant tank and is operable to inject the reductant into the exhaust upstream of the catalyst. A reductant pump pumps the reductant from the reductant tank to the injector. A controller determines a target pressure of the reductant based on an engine operating condition and operates the reductant pump based on the target pressure. | 2013-02-07 |
20130031891 | NH3 EMISSIONS MANAGEMENT IN A NOX REDUCTION SYSTEM - A system includes an internal combustion engine producing an exhaust gas, an aftertreatment system receiving the exhaust gas, the aftertreatment system including a particulate filter positioned upstream of an SCR catalyst component, and a urea injector operatively coupled to the aftertreatment system at a position upstream of the SCR catalyst component. The system further includes a controller that interprets an exhaust temperature value, an ambient temperature value, and a urea injection amount. The controller determines a urea deposit amount in response to the exhaust temperature value, the ambient temperature value, and the urea injection amount, and initiates a desoot regeneration event in response to the urea deposit amount. The desoot regeneration event includes operating the engine at a urea decomposition exhaust temperature. | 2013-02-07 |