06th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100032909 | Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Assembly - The present disclosure relates to a cylinder head gasket assembly for an internal combustion engine. The gasket assembly includes a sheet configured to fit between a cylinder head and engine block, an annular bead formed in the sheet configured to maintain sealing pressure during combustion, and a shim coupled to the bead in a manner to concentrate axial loading during combustion. This gasket assembly maintains adequate sealing load while using fewer sheets (or layers). In many cases only one sheet enables sufficient sealing. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032910 | Spindle comprising a tension rod and a coupling device - The invention relates to a spindle, in particular a machine spindle, which is used to machine a work piece by means of a tool which is applied to the spindle, comprising an axially displaceable tension rod ( | 2010-02-11 |
20100032911 | Stair-Climbing Wheeled Vehicle - A wheeled vehicle comprising a power-driven spider assembly for ascending and descending stairs. The vehicle includes an angular position sensor providing input to a controller operable to control a servo-motor to effectively lock the position of the spider relative to the frame, regardless of the hand truck's spatial orientation relative to a vertical plane, or any balancing of the hand truck. The angular position sensor provides input to the controller, which is programmed with predefined angular zones of instability, and causes the controller to accelerate rotation of the spiders through those zones when the wheeled vehicle is in the descent mode, to avoid instability of the hand truck. A hand truck may include a removable basket and/or a pivotable platform usable to transport loads. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032912 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - In a system in which an actuator force to be generated by an actuator is controlled based on a component sum that is a sum of a vibration damping component as the actuator force to be generated in a vibration damping control and a posture control component that is the actuator force to be generated in a body-posture control, a control in which the posture control component is limited so as to be not larger than a limit value is executable. The system ensures the actuator force that should be generated in the vibration damping control by limiting the posture control component, in a situation in which there is a limit in the actuator force that can be generated. Accordingly, a sufficient amount of a damping force can be generated, so that riding comfort of the vehicle and the like is prevented from being deteriorated. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032913 | Active Roll Control System - An active roll control system actively controls roll of a vehicle by changing torsional rigidity of a stabilizer bar by using change in tension of a wire connected to the stabilizer bar and both lower arms according to an operation of a pulley unit mounted at the lower arm, simplifies control thereof as a consequence that an electric motor controls operation of the pulley unit, and simplifies layout thereof. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032914 | BODY LEANING CONTROL SYSTEM, AND A SADDLE RIDING TYPE VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME - A body leaning control system includes a support mechanism arranged to support at least a pair of traveling members that contact a traveling surface and are provided at opposite sides of the vehicle body to be movable up and down relative to the vehicle body, a resistance applying mechanism arranged to apply to the support mechanism a resistance to up-and-down motions of the pair of wheels, a lean information detecting device arranged to detect information on a lean amount of the vehicle body, and a controller arranged to perform control, based on detection results received from the lean information detecting device, to set the resistance of the resistance applying mechanism to a first resistance when the lean amount of the vehicle body is increasing, and to set the resistance of the resistance applying mechanism to a second resistance smaller than the first resistance when the lean amount of the vehicle body is decreasing. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032915 | MOTOR VEHICLE AND RICKSHAW AND TILTING MECHANISM THEREOF - A motor vehicle is provided. The motor vehicle comprises a vehicle body, a front wheel, a rear wheel and a tilting mechanism. The front wheel, the rear wheel and the tilting mechanism are disposed on the vehicle body. The tilting mechanism comprises a first compensation unit, a first arm, a first wheel, a second compensation unit, a second arm, a second wheel, at least one pipe and a fluid. The first arm is connected to the first compensation unit, and the first wheel. The second arm is connected to the second compensation unit, and the second wheel. The pipe connects the first compensation unit to the second compensation unit. The fluid flows in the first compensation unit, the second compensation unit and the pipe, wherein when the motor vehicle tilts, an extension length of the first compensation unit equals to a compression length of the second compensation unit. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032916 | DEVICE FOR SETTING THE SPRING CONSTANT OF A HELICAL SPRING - An inner and an outer spring plate are disposed, in a radially spaced relationship from one another, on a spring strut cylinder. In a first springing position (normal position), the helical spring is supported with a turn region of small diameter against the inner spring plate. In a second springing position (sports position) of the helical spring, the latter is supported with a turn region of larger diameter against the outer spring plate. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032917 | INLINE ROLLER SKATE CONFIGURATIONS - Configurations of an inline roller skate comprising a base, wheels, and at least one rocker pivotally mounted to the base and receiving at least two of the wheels. In accordance with one aspect, the inline roller skate further comprises a bias element positioned between the rocker and the base and biasing the rocker to an equilibrium position relative to the base. In accordance with an other aspect, the inline roller skate further comprises a rocker stop made integral to the base and defining a limit to the pivoting movement of the rocker in one angular direction by abutment therewith. In accordance with an other aspect, the inline roller skate further comprises a brake made integral to the base and having a concave frictional surface with an inversed-V shape. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032918 | LOADING RAMP AND TRAILER - An apparatus that can function as a ramp in one position and as a trailer in another position is provided. When the apparatus is in the ramp position, vehicles can be loaded on to or unloaded off of a truck associated with the apparatus. When the apparatus is in a trailer position, the apparatus can transport vehicles secured thereon. The apparatus can be associated with a truck and transported therewith even when the apparatus is in neither the ramp position nor the trailer position. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032919 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A SHOPPING CART - A method of assembling shopping carts includes providing a basket defining including rear upright frame members. Each rear upright frame member defines includes a lower connecting portion. The method further includes providing a first base and providing a second base. The first base includes a pair of first base supports each configured to be removably secured to one of the lower connecting portions. The second base includes a pair of second base supports each configured to be removably secured to one of lower connecting portions, and the second base is shaped differently than the first base. The method includes selecting one of the first base and the second base having a desired base size and shape, and removably securing the basket to the selected one of the first base and the second base including coupling each lower connecting portion with one of the first base supports and second base supports. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032920 | LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY FOR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A lower arm assembly for a suspension system may include a lower arm member, and/or a stabilizer bar mounting rod supported by the lower arm member, wherein one end portion of the stabilizer bar mounting rod is pivotally coupled to a shock absorber and the other end thereof is fixedly connected to a connecting link. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032921 | SUSPENSION APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A suspension apparatus for an automotive vehicle employs, as its main element, a main suspension member | 2010-02-11 |
20100032922 | Trailer storage assembly and a trailer having such an assembly | 2010-02-11 |
20100032923 | SEMI-TRAILER REPOSITIONER - Exemplary apparatus and system for repositioning a semi-trailer are described. The repositoner may comprise two pivoting arms, each comprising a mechanical actuator attached to an underside area of the semi-trailer, wherein the pivoting arms are disposed substantially parallel to the underside of the semi-trailer in a first position and are configured to be pivoted away from the semi-trailer in a second position substantially perpendicular to the underside of the semi-trailer; two wheels mounted at an angle from a rear plane of the semi-trailer such that the semi-trailer moves in a circular path when the wheels turn, with each wheel operatively coupled to a motor; and a lower frame mounted to the mechanical actuators of the arms, the lower frame comprising two opposing wheel housing couple to the wheels; wherein, lowering the hydraulic jack arms can hydraulically lift the semi-trailer, and further wherein the wheels can maneuver the semi-trailer. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032924 | Adjustable and foldable V-shaped hay rake - The adjustable and foldable V-shaped hay rake which is the object of this invention is an agricultural tool used for raking hay on fields, in which, for each arm of the hay rake, all the mechanisms for moving the arm are centered on a single master support plate, that can simultaneously, both be very effectively used and easily adjusted, as well as providing the advantages of great simplicity of construction, great strength and a very economical cost of production. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032925 | CONVERTIBLE STROLLER-CYCLE - The present invention relates to a vehicle that is converted from a stroller for carrying a passenger and cycle operated by a rider to a combined unit. More specifically, the invention relates to a stroller and a bicycle combined, physically and operationally, such that the operator of the cycle portion of the stroller-cycle can control operation of the stroller portion while the stroller-cycle is in motion. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032926 | FLAT FOLD STROLLER - A folding chair includes handle frames, and front legs and rear legs configured to support the chair in an upright position. The front legs are pivotally attached to respective rear legs. A chair portion, includes a back rest, a seat and a leg rest pivotally attached to the seat. Pivot frames are pivotally attached to respective handle frames, the back rest and the rear legs. Sliders are pivotally attached to respective pivot frames, the back rest, respective arm rests and the seat and are configured to slide along the front legs. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032927 | Convertible cart table - A convertible cart table has a horizontally extending base member with leg members pivotably connected to the underside of the base member. A plurality of wheels are also secured to the underside of the base member. When the invention is to be used as a table, the legs are pivoted down to raise the base member. When the invention is to be used as a cart, the legs are pivoted up to rest substantially parallel to the underside of the base member, so that the base member is lowered to rest on the wheels. A versatile, independent frame element is provided which, when the base member is used as table, is horizontally slideable within dual channel members, to extend the length of the table. When the base member is used as a moveable cart, the frame element is supported perpendicularly to the base member as a handle. The frame element also can be used to provide vertical support for the base member, when the base member is used as a table. When not being used, the frame element is stored within the channel members. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032928 | INTERIOR STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN AIRBAG - A second tether member is made of a long cloth member. Its rear end is fixed to a specified lower-side position of a fifth pillar which is located below the middle portion of this pillar in the vertical direction (i.e., at the position which is away from the top end of the fifth pillar by a distance of about 100 mm or greater) via a fixing pin. Its front end is fixed to a body portion of a curtain member via a seam portion. Accordingly, there can be provided the interior structure of a vehicle equipped with a curtain airbag which can properly form the tension line at the curtain member. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032929 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT WITH AN AIRBAG IN THE BACKREST THEREOF - An automotive vehicle seat ( | 2010-02-11 |
20100032930 | Head-protecting airbag apparatus - A head-protecting airbag apparatus includes an airbag having such a vertical dimension that the lower end region thereof is located on the beltline of a door of a vehicle upon deployment. The airbag includes a plurality of vertical cells disposed side by side along an anteroposterior direction and each inflatable into a rod-like shape extending generally vertically and a reinforcing portion located either on the inboard side or on the outboard side of at least two adjoining vertical cells out of the vertical cells at the lower end region of the airbag. The reinforcing portion is in gas communication with the vertical cells and inflatable into a horizontal rod-like shape (extending across the adjoining vertical cells). | 2010-02-11 |
20100032931 | Airbag and airbag apparatus - An airbag to be inflated by gas for a vehicle includes a base member for the airbag, an opening and closing vent provided in the base member, and a discharging gas control member for restraining gas from discharging from the opening and closing vent. The discharging gas control member closes or slightly opens the opening and closing vent when an occupant does not contact a front surface of the airbag facing the occupant when the airbag is inflated. The discharging gas control member opens or widely opens the opening and closing vent so as to allow the gas to be discharged from the opening and closing vent when the occupant contacts the front surface of the airbag, and the front surface is pushed in a direction opposite to the occupant. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032932 | Multiple use vehicle accessory - A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided that has a frame with first and second side members spaced from one another in a lateral direction of the accessory. The first side member carries first and second apertures that are spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction of the accessory and are both oriented in the lateral direction. The frame includes a plurality of cross members that extend in the lateral direction, and a first end that is attached to both the first and second side members. The first end at least partially defines a channel that extends in the lateral direction. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032933 | STEERING COLUMN HAVING AN ACTUATOR FOR APPLYING A RESULTANT FORCE - The invention provides for a collapsible steering column assembly and method for applying a varying resultant force to resist the collapse of the steering column assembly during an emergency condition. The steering column assembly includes a column jacket adapted to be releasably coupled to the frame for movement along the longitudinal axis L in the emergency condition. The column jacket includes an anvil and is supported by a support bracket. An absorbing strap secured to the supporting bracket is routed around the anvil. The absorbing strap is plastically deformed as the column jacket moves along axis L and an actuator supported by the support bracket applies a force against the absorbing strap. The actuator selectively varies the applied for as the absorbing strap is drawn over the anvil in the emergency condition to optimize the resultant force for the emergency condition. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032934 | FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM - A fuel storage vessel includes a valve operatively associated with the storage vessel, a conduit disposed within the vessel and in fluid communication with the valve for delivering a stream of pressurized fuel to the storage vessel and a detector adjacent the conduit for detecting a state of the pressurized fuel in the storage vessel. The detector is positioned outside of the stream of pressurized fuel. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032935 | AUTHENTICITY MARK IN THE FORM OF A LUMINESCENT SUBSTANCE - The invention relates to a printed document of value having at least one authenticity feature in the form of a luminescent substance on the basis of host lattices which are doped with one or a plurality of ions. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032936 | PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLY - A promotional sheet assembly assembleable from components of a single material web processed in a multi-station press is provided. The assembly includes opposing surfaces bearing printed information and/or indicia thereon, and a consumer premium delimited by one or more of visible, revealable, and/or machine readable information. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032937 | QUICK CONNECTOR COUPLING WITH PULL TAB VERIFIER - A quick connector coupling for use with a fluid line includes a connector body defining a through bore extending from a male reception end of the connector body. The connector body is adapted to operably receive a male member extending through the male reception end of the connector body into the bore. A retainer is releasably coupled to the connector body. The retainer is movable relative to the connector body from an unlatched position to the latched position only when the male member is fully inserted into the body. A separable indicia element is releasably engaged to the retainer and is removable from the retainer only when the retainer is in the latched position. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032938 | Method and apparatus for repairing a core spray downcomer pipe slip joint coupling - A slip joint clamp is disclosed which structurally replaces cracked welded joints in the core spray downcomer slip joint coupling, which is part of the lower portion of internal core spray piping internal to a reactor vessel of a Boiling Water Reactor plant. The internal piping delivers core spray cooling water to the reactor core region. The clamp assembly consists of a primary clamp housing and a secondary clamp housing, which are rotationally joined together by a hinge assembly including a hinge pin. The clamp assembly is installed at a desired elevation relative to the downcomer slip joint, and then secured to the downcomer piping by installing coupling bolts and associated coupling bolt keeper nuts that hold the primary and secondary clamp housings in a facing relationship to one another around the downcomer slip joint. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032939 | Method and apparatus for securing a conduit to a structure - A method and apparatus for securing a conduit to relatively inaccessible structures, for example, oil tanks on submerged ships. The method involves providing a conduit with a neck, temporarily securing the conduit to the surface, for example by means of magnets, etc, drilling a hole through the structure and passing the neck of the conduit through the hole in the structure, and passing an expander device through the neck of the conduit through the hole in the structure to widen a portion of the internal passage of the conduit in the region of the neck. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032940 | PIPE JOINT, REFRIGERATING DEVICE, AND HEAT PUMP WATER WARMING DEVICE - A pipe joint has a joint body | 2010-02-11 |
20100032941 | Assembly for Joining Metallic Pipes Provided with Inner Plastic Liner - A pipe flange apparatus includes a first pipe flange having a frontal face surrounding a central bore passing through the flange, the face comprising an internal flange recess extending into the flange and surrounding the bore, and a groove extending into the flange and surrounding the internal flange recess, wherein the internal flange recess comprises a textured surface at least partially surrounding the bore. Some such apparatus may also have an internal flange having first and second portions surrounding a bore extending through the internal flange, wherein the first portion is positioned at least partially within the internal flange recess of the first pipe flange and in contact with the textured surface of the first pipe flange. In at least some embodiments the second portion extends into the bore, and a first sealing ring positioned at least partially within the groove surrounding the internal flange recess. Some such apparatus may also have a second pipe flange similar to the first pipe flange in regard to the internal flange recess and a second internal flange similar to the first internal flange. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032942 | ANCHORING ELEMENT FOR PIPE COUPLINGS - A seal anchor for pipe couplings suited for frictional connection of smooth-ended pipes. The seal anchor has a housing, and at least one sealing element, for example of rubber-elastic material, arranged therein. The anchor may be of generally L-shaped cross-section and has a first limb extending in the axial direction and a second limb extending at an acute angle to the first limb. The anchoring element blank is provided with slots which run across its width in the longitudinal direction relative to the limbs and between the limbs. One or more webs span the slots to join adjacent limbs. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032943 | QUICK INSTALLED JOINT ASSEMBLY - A quick installed joint assembly includes a fitting body, a sleeve, and an inlet pipe. One end of the chamber of the body communicates with a water supply pipeline, and the other end communicates with an accommodation part and passing through the fitting body. The sleeve is disposed within the accommodation part and has stopper portions. Each stopper portion has a wedge-like portion and a hook portion is extending outwardly from the wedge-like portion. The body has plural openings corresponding to each stopper portion, so that one end of the inlet pipe can pass through the sleeve and be inserted within the chamber. The inlet pipe corresponding to the bottom edge of the stopper portion has a large diameter portion for leaning against on the stopper portion, so the hook portion can be hooked on the openings and the inside wall of the accommodation part can support the wedge-like portion. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032944 | Optimized Stub-Out - An optimized stub-out, sizing system, and method of manufacture for an optimized stub-out having a length adapted to the type of fixture or appurtenance being installed and having a flat-end adapted to piercing. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032945 | APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING TUBULAR BODIES - An apparatus for connecting first and second tubular members, the first and second tubular members having end faces and registering seal ring grooves, formed in the end faces, both of the tubular bodies having an externally threaded portion extending away from the end faces, a first annular hub having an internally threaded portion threadedly received on the first tubular body, the first hub having radially outwardly facing frustoconical surface, a first annular flange in surrounding relationship to the first hub, the first flange having a radially inwardly facing frustoconical surface that mates with the frustoconical surface on the hub, a second hub having a internally threaded portion for mating with the externally threaded portion on the second tubular body and having an annular radially inwardly facing frustoconical surface, a second flange in surrounding relationship to the second hub, the flange having a radially inwardly facing frustoconical surface for engaging the frustoconical hub surface, a seal ring disposed in the registering seal ring grooves and a compression assembly connected to the flanges to urge the flanges and the hubs towards one another and the seal ring and the metal-to-metal sealing engagement with the first and second tubular bodies. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032946 | Motion Induced Electrical Generator - A motion induced generator is mounted to a vehicle or conveyance to harness the oscillatory motion generated during travel of the vehicle or conveyance, and may be coupled to at least one device or system, such as an external rail car lighting system, a global positioning device, a diagnostic device, or a combination thereof. Once the motion of the vehicle is harnessed and translated into usable and/or storable energy, the current or voltage is transmitted directly to the units for immediate consumption or for storage in a battery, capacitor, or a combination thereof. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032947 | Apparatus for generating power using jet stream wind power - A wind energy generator for employment in the jet stream or other wind conditions is described herein. The craft includes an airfoil and at least one wind energy generating device. The craft further includes a variable geometry tail boom unit whose orientation relative to the rest of the craft can be adjusted in accordance with the needs of the user. The craft is tethered to the ground. The wind energy generating devices transferring generated electrical power back to the ground using a conductive transfer line or alternative energy transfer means. The can craft further include an airframe onto which the wind energy generating devices can be mounted the airframe can include an open structured airframe. The invention further describes method of putting an energy generating craft into the air. The method comprises becoming airborne in a vertical configuration, transitioning a tail boom into an orientation parallel to plane of the airfoil and entering a horizontal flight configuration. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032948 | Method and apparatus for operating and controlling airborne wind energy generation craft and the generation of electrical energy using such craft - The invention described herein relates generally to wind power generation. In particular, the invention relates to devices and methods used for launching and retrieving wind energy generating craft as well as novel constructions of such craft. Additionally, novel structures for tethers and tether operation is disclosed. Also, methods and apparatus for power generation are described. The craft described herein are intended for electrical power generation utilizing the wind energy collected from air currents. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032949 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALTERING DRAG AND LIFT FORCES ON A WIND CAPTURING STRUCTURE - The present disclosure provides a method and system for altering the drag force on a wind capturing structure. First, the present disclosure implements a new bridle system. Mainline | 2010-02-11 |
20100032950 | DEVICE FOR WAVE-POWERED GENERATOR - A device for a wave-powered generator which is provided with at least one energy generator and lines for transferring energy to a consumer, the wave-powered generator comprising a main module provided with a running rod which is substantially vertical in its longitudinal extent, several supporting devices arranged around a portion of the running rod and arranged for sliding or rolling movement on surface portions extending in the longitudinal direction of the running rod, at least one sheave which is arranged to roll on the running rod, and transmission means which are arranged to translate the rotating motion of the at least one sheave into rotation of the drive shaft of the at least one generator; and a first float which is floatingly disposed in an area affected by waves and which is connected to the running rod by a primary driving line substantially of tensile strength. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032951 | Mooring System - A mooring system and/or a rigid harness ( | 2010-02-11 |
20100032952 | TURBINE GENERATOR HAVING DIRECT MAGNETIC GEAR DRIVE - A turbine operated electric generator includes a turbine and a magnetic gear unit rotationally coupled at an input thereof to at least one of an inner rim of the turbine and an outer rim of the turbine. An output of the magnetic gear unit is configured to operate an electric generator. The magnetic gear unit includes magnets configured to at least one of increase a rotation speed at the output with respect to the input speed and inversely change a torque at the output with respect to the input and decrease the output speed with respect to the input speed and inversely change the torque. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032953 | Fluid Powered Generator - An integrated generator unit is provided to generate electrical energy. One or more integrated generator units are mounted in an enclosure and in communication with an electric storage device to store electrical energy. Each unit has a plurality of rotational elements that rotate about an axis as fluid passes through the enclosure. A magnet is provided in communication with at least one end of the rotational elements and in close proximity to electrically conductive material. As the rotational element is exposed to fluid flow, fluid passes through the enclosure and causes the rotational element(s) to rotate. This rotation causes the magnet to pass by the electrically conductive material and to generate electrical energy. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032954 | WIND TURBINE - A wind turbine is described comprising two counter-rotating rotors, each rotor comprising an axle ( | 2010-02-11 |
20100032955 | MOBILE WIND POWER GENERATING DEVICE - A small mobile wind power generating device includes a plurality of foldable wind power generating modules installed in a box. The wind power generating module is composed of a plurality of wind power generating units, and connected to the bottom of the box by a contractible support rod, and a wheel module is installed at the bottom of the box for facilitating the moving of the wind power generating device. When the wind power generating device is not in use, the contractible support rod is contracted to fold and store the wind power generating modules into the box. When the wind power generating device is used, the contractible support rod is extended, such that the wind power generating modules can be taken out from the box and spread open for performing wind power generation. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032956 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HARNESSING WIND POWER AT VARIABLE ALTITUDES - A system for harnessing power from wind using a wind capturing structure. An axis of rotation could be central to the system, and the lines could rotate around this axis. Features for the wind capturing structure include effective downwind power generation using a durable, lightweight, inexpensive structure that may be safe in the event of a crash, and easily modified to reduce drag for retraction. The capturing structure creates lift in a low altitude environment, capable of operating in high wind conditions. The lines include minimal mass to permit lift at low altitudes, and are constructed with maximum tensile strength to prevent failure in high winds. A versatile wind capturing structure could include a kite operable in variable conditions for efficient and consistent production of force. The power producing cycle of a system capturing power from wind should maximize the efficiency of the system. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032957 | Energy Generation System for Reduced Visual Pollution and Cost - This invention is an improvement on systems that use wind to generate electrical power. It reduces visual pollution and cost, and increases the system efficiency over the prior art of wind powered electrical generators. The proposed system uses a plurality of wind-driven energy harnessers or propellers connected to one or a very few electrical generators, replacing the multiplicity of individual wind-power propellers each connected separately to its own generator. It permits better flexibility in design to reduce or unwanted effects, such as visual pollution which is a major problem with present state of the art wind generating plants. The invention also incorporates a storage system to produce energy during period when the harnessers are not capturing sufficient energy from the wind to provide the electrical power needed. The electrical power generated can then be connected to a power grid or other energy network to provide useful energy. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032958 | Hyper-surface wind generator - An electric generator capable of generating electric power using kinetic energy of wind includes a first plurality of rotor plates, a second plurality of rotor plates, and a first plurality of blades capable of driving the first plurality of rotor plates, a second plurality of blades being formed to enable counter-rotation with respect to the first plurality of blades, wherein rotation of the first plurality of rotor plates relative to the second plurality of rotor plates induces electricity in a plurality of coils disposed on the second plurality of rotor plates, and wherein at least one of the first and second plurality of rotor plates are arranged co-axially with the shaft such that respective radii of the at least one of the first and second plurality of rotor plates are varied along the axial direction. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032959 | WIND TURBINE SYSTEM - A wind turbine to convert wind energy into electricity by a positive displacement hydraulic pump is disclosed. The hydraulic pump is disposed adjacent a shaft coupled to a hub. In one embodiment, the rotation of the hub drives the hydraulic pump. In another embodiment, the hub rotates the shaft to drive the hydraulic pump. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032960 | WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - A wind turbine generator that can eliminate the penetration of rainwater and prevent the occurrence of failure is provided. The wind turbine generator includes: a plurality of wind-turbine rotor blades for receiving wind power; a rotor head to which the plurality of wind-turbine rotor blades are attached, the rotor head being rotated and driven by the wind power received by the plurality of wind-turbine rotor blades; a head capsule for covering the rotor head; a blade-side disc portion that extends from each wind-turbine rotor blade radially outward of the wind-turbine rotor blade and is inclined toward the head capsule; a cylindrical portion that is disposed substantially coaxial with each wind-turbine rotor blade and extends from the head capsule toward the tip of the wind-turbine rotor blade; a capsule-side disc portion extending radially outward from each cylindrical portion; and a bent portion that extends radially outward from the outer circumferential edge of each capsule-side disc portion and is inclined toward the tip of the wind-turbine rotor blade. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032961 | WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - A wind turbine generator that allows for size and weight reduction of a nacelle bedplate and that enables easier maintainability, such as device replaceability, is provided. In a wind turbine generator that generates electricity by driving a generator connected, via a drive train, to a rotor head that has wind-turbine rotor blade attached thereto and rotates together therewith, at least a part of the drive train that transmits torque from the rotor head to the generator is disposed on a front side of the rotor head opposite a nacelle. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032962 | WIND POWER GENERATION - A wind power generator. The wind power generator includes a generator main body formed of fiberglass reinforced plastics (FRP). Built-in fans having blades are connected to four built-in fan motors to generate high pressure air to be ejected to the exterior so that an inductor including magnets is primarily and relatively rotated with respect to a rotor including a rotating shaft to induce electromotive force. In addition, high air (reproduced energy) discharged to the exterior from the built-in fans is acted on the propeller installed behind the rotor including the shaft to rotate the rotor in a reverse direction of the rotational direction of the generator main body, thereby maximizing electromotive force of energy. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032963 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TETHERED WIND TURBINES - According to some embodiments, an airborne body extends horizontally along an axis between a first point and a second point. The body may be, for example, at least partially filled with a gas. Two or more vanes may be provided airborne with the body such that the vanes, when acted upon by a wind force perpendicular to the axis, are operable to cause rotation about the axis. Moreover, one or more tethers may be coupled to anchor the body to a third point, and one or more electrical generators may be airborne with the body to convert rotational energy produced by the rotation about the axis into electrical energy. According to some embodiments, each vane comprises a horizontal blade panel attached to and extending along the body. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032964 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A POWER PLANT - A method is provided for operating a power station ( | 2010-02-11 |
20100032965 | LIFTGATE LATCH LINEAR CABLE SWITCH - A latch system for a lifegate of a motor vehicle. The system includes a handle rotatable relative to the liftgate. The system also includes a switch having a first contact biased apart from a second contact by a biasing member. The first contact is movable relative to the second contact to close the switch upon rotation of the handle. The system further includes a power actuation system in communication with and responsive to the switch to move the liftgate from the closed position to the opened position when the switch is in the closed position. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032966 | GATE LATCH DEVICE - The embodiments of the present invention include a gate latching device having a first unit and a second unit configured to be operatively coupled by a shaft. The first unit can include a first locking mechanism and a latching mechanism that includes a latch and second unit can include a second locking mechanism, and a latch displacement mechanism. One of the first and second locking mechanisms is a key-actuated lock and the other is a keyless lock. The locking mechanism having a keyless lock may further include a latch displacement inhibitor to provide a multiple step operation to unlock the keyless lock to prevent operation by a child. The latch displacement mechanism can be operated to open the latch. The operation of the latch displacement mechanism can be prevented if the latch is locked and/or if it is being inhibited by the latch displacement inhibitor having an inhibit position and an uninhibited position. When the latch displacement inhibitor is in the inhibit position, the latch displacement inhibitor prevents the latch displacement mechanism from urging the latch towards the open position. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032967 | LOCKING DEVICE - A locking device includes a locking mechanism and a striker. The locking mechanism has a base plate, a hook, a pawl, a release lever, a thrust member, a locking spring and a thrust spring. The hook, when rotated, is capable of forming a locked condition in which the striker is held or an unlocked condition. The pawl is rotatably supported via a support shaft as a first shaft and is capable of rotating to a position in which the pawl can engage the hook. The release lever is rotatably supported via a support shaft as a second shaft. The release lever, when applied with a manipulation force for unlocking, is capable of rotating the pawl from the engageable position in a non-engaging direction. The thrust member is rotatably supported via the support shaft and is capable of further pressing the hook in the locked condition toward a locking direction. Further, the support shaft is positioned beyond the support shaft as viewed from an input point of the manipulation force to the release lever. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032968 | MOTOR ARRANGEMENT - A motor arrangement includes a rotor with a north rotor magnetic pole and a south rotor magnetic pole, the rotor being rotatable about a rotor axis between a first rotor position and a second rotor position. The rotor includes a first rotor abutment and a second rotor abutment. The motor arrangement includes a stator having a first stator magnetic pole and a second stator magnetic pole, the stator having a first stator condition in which the first stator magnetic pole is a north stator magnetic pole and the second stator magnetic pole is a south stator magnetic pole, and a second stator condition in which the first stator magnetic pole is a south stator magnetic pole and the second stator magnetic pole is a north stator magnetic pole. The first stator condition corresponds to the first rotor position in which the north rotor magnetic pole is proximate the second stator magnetic pole and the south rotor magnetic pole is proximate the first stator magnetic pole, and the second stator condition corresponds to the second rotor position in which the north rotor magnetic pole is proximate the first stator magnetic pole and the south rotor magnetic pole is proximate the second stator magnetic pole. The motor arrangement includes an output member rotatable about the rotor axis and having a first output abutment engageable by the first rotor abutment to move the output member in a first rotational direction and having a second output abutment engageable by the second rotor abutment to move the output member in a second rotational direction. The output member is rotatable relative to the rotor to a limited extent defined by the first and second output abutments and the first and second rotor abutments. The motor arrangement includes a first stop to limit movement of the rotor past the first rotor position and a second stop to limit movement of the rotor past the second rotor position. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032969 | LOCK MECHANISM - This invention relates to an electrically controlled lock assembly ( | 2010-02-11 |
20100032970 | IMPACT ENERGY ABSORBER AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A main body of an impact energy absorber is formed by integrally molding a deformable portion and a plurality of deformation controlling portions which are adapted to control the direction of plastic deformation of the deformable portion. The deformation controlling portions have such a configuration and shape that, when a compression load equal to or greater than a predetermined value is input to the main body in a tube axis direction, the deformable portion undergoes plastic deformation in at least one of a radially outward direction and a radially inward direction of the main body concurrently with the compressive plastic deformation in the tube axis direction. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032971 | VEHICLE BUMPER AND MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR A LAMP - A vehicle bumper and mounting bracket assembly for a lamp is disclosed. The mounting bracket has a geometry that facilitates mating with flanges disposed on apertures on the bumper. The mounting bracket also includes resilient tab locks configured to receive tabs on the flanges. Ledges of the mounting bracket are used to attach a lamp that is held in cantilever relation with the bumper. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032972 | GRIPPER SYSTEM FOR STACKED UNIT LOADS - There is provided a gripper system for stacked packaged goods. An exemplary gripper system comprises a first gripper unit for gripping a package by a front surface of the package. The exemplary gripper system further comprises a second gripper unit for gripping the package by a second surface that is at a right angle to the front surface, the second gripper unit having a drive device associated therewith, the second gripper unit being adapted to be moved out of a starting position in which the second gripper unit and the drive device as seen from the gripping side of the first gripper unit, are arranged behind the first gripper unit, into a gripping position in which the first gripper unit is positioned for gripping the package by its front surface and the second gripper unit is positioned for gripping the package by its second surface. In a gripper system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, outer dimensions of the gripper system, as seen from the gripping side of the first gripper unit, do not exceed dimensions of a front surface of a smallest package to be gripped. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032973 | Multiple Tool Attachment System With Universal Body With Grapple - A multiple tool attachment system is adapted to be attached to demolition equipment. The system includes a universal body attached to the demolition equipment. A series of tools is independently attachable to the universal body. The universal body includes a guide slot extending longitudinally along the universal body. Each tool generally includes a pair of pivotable jaws adapted to be pivotably attached to the universal body with at least one linkage extending from the universal body and attachable to each jaw of the tool. A slide member is received within the guide slot, with each linkage attached to the slide member, and a piston cylinder arrangement is attached to the universal body and coupled to the slide member for moving the slide member and the jaws. The multiple tool attachment system is provided with quick change features and is designed to optimize the cutting characteristics throughout the movement cycle. A tool set such as a grapple may be centrally supported by bridge housings thereby minimizing the stresses across the main pivot pin. Additionally, a tool set such as a grapple may have tine surfaces with wear plates welded directly thereto to minimize wear. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032974 | REAR GARNISH CLIP - A garnish for a vehicle has an inner surface with at least one planar projection extending therefrom. The projection has at least one opening disposed therein. The opening has two side edges, at least one of which is beveled. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032975 | Method and apparatus for selling consumer products - Methods and apparatus for advertising, promoting, marketing and/or selling products and services. The inventions includes a mobile vehicle for advertising, promotion, marketing and sales of products and services, wherein the vehicle is self-propelled and self-contained for transport to, and operation in, any locale. A showroom affixed to or carried by or in the moving vehicle, the vehicle acting as a moving showroom, mobile kiosk, or mobile store. Preferably, the showroom has side panels on three sides which can be raised, removed or retracted to allow customers to view the products within the showroom. Further preferably, the panels have advertising on both of their sides, providing billboards that are visible on all of the sides of the vehicle, such that three hundred and sixty degrees of billboard signage are present to promote particular products and services. Those products and services can include electronics and electrical devices, mechanical products, consumer products, and other objects. The products and services may be promoted for direct sale from the moving showroom, or for sale from other outlets, such as retail stores and internet sales. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032976 | STRUCTURE FOR STORING SEAT FOR AUTOMOBILE - A guide structure for guiding a removable seat to move between a support base and a storage container is constituted by a joint portion between a lower face of a seat cushion of the seat and the support base and is constituted as a storing structure of the storage container. And, an arrangement relationship between both members is constituted to be such an arrangement relationship that the removable seat can also be guided to move to the guide structure constituted at the storage container in a state where the removable seat is guided to move by the guide structure constituted at the removable seat. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032977 | Vehicle Partition - Vehicle Partition with a flexible partition constructed of standard netting, a rigid partition enclosure. A standard roll up spring within the enclosure allows the partition to roll up into the enclosure when not in use. A left and right retaining strap holds the enclosure to the head rest posts of a standard vehicle. A plurality of upwardly facing sockets located on the upper surface of the enclosure can engage a secondary partition having a plurality of downwardly facing posts. A pair of retaining clips are attached to the lower horizontal bar of the flexible enclosure. The clips can clamp to the lip of a standard seat pocket. A preferred embodiment includes the left and right retaining strap include a standard buckle also having the ability to adjust strap length. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032978 | ROLLING TARP SYSTEM - A tarp bar may be an alignment member, a reinforcement member, and a furling control member, without adding substantial weight or complexity to a rolling tarp system. The tarp bar is fixed to the tarp a significant distance from the drive bar and is not motorized or otherwise powered, and is preferably attached only to the tarp material, parallel to the length of the tarp and the bed/trailer. The tarp bar is recessed or otherwise-concave along its length to allow cradling of, and hence parallel orientation of, an already-rolled portion of the tarp. The tarp bar is preferably broader than said already-rolled portion, so that two opposing edges of the tarp bar extend out beyond the diameter of the already-rolled portion so that the combination of the already-rolled portion received in the tarp bar is a non-cylindrical unit. Subsequent rolling-up of the tarp tends to occur in incremental, partial-rotation steps in a cam-like action that maintains more consistent tension all along the length of the tarp, to form a tighter and more even roll along the entire length of the roll. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032979 | CONVERTIBLE VEHICLE BODY - A vehicle body is provided that includes, but is not limited to a frame and a roof held above the frame so as to be movable between a closed configuration in which it covers a passenger compartment and an open configuration in which the passenger compartment is uncovered. The passenger compartment has at least one door. At least one pair of pillars is mounted to the frame to the rear of the door for supporting the roof in its closed configuration. The roof is adapted to assume an intermediate configuration between its open and closer configurations in which the roof is spaced apart from said pillars. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032980 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING VEHICLE WINDOW POSITION - In one embodiment the present invention includes a vehicle window apparatus. The vehicle window apparatus comprises a position feature, a detector, a feature switch, and a motor. The position feature corresponds to a position of a vehicle window. The detector is coupled to use the position feature and is coupled to provide at least one signal corresponding to a movement of the vehicle window to a predetermined position. The feature switch is coupled to the detector. The motor is coupled to provide the movement of the vehicle window according to the signals provided by the detector. The movement results from the switching of the feature switch. The predetermined position is a position between a fully closed position and a fully open position. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032981 | Striker Reinforcement for Hydroformed Automotive Door Frame - A striker reinforcement plate is configured for installation into the interior of a closed section, hydroformed tubular automotive frame member. The striker reinforcement plate is formed with an enlarged mounting tab at one end and a weld tab at the opposing end. The striker reinforcement plate is inserted through a slot formed into the wall of the tubular frame member, against which the enlarged mounting tab prevents the striker reinforcement plate from falling through the slot, and the weld tab is inserted through a special formed opening to receive the weld tab. The weld tab can then be welded to the exterior surface of the tubular frame member, which combined with the enlarged mounting tab secured against the slot holds the striker reinforcement plate in place for final assembly of the striker. The striker can then be bolted to the reinforcement plate and be positionally adjusted in a conventional manner. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032982 | REVERSIBLY DEPLOYABLE SPOILER - A reversibly deployable spoiler for a vehicle comprises a body and an active material in operative communication with the body. The active material, such as shape memory material, is operative to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material can change its shape, dimensions and/or stiffness producing a change in at least one feature of the active spoiler airflow control device such as shape, dimension, location, orientation, and/or stiffness to control vehicle airflow and downforce to better suit changes in driving conditions such as speed, while reducing maintenance and the level of failure modes. An activation device, controller and sensors may be employed to further control the change in at least one feature of the active spoiler airflow control device such as shape, dimension, location, orientation, and/or stiffness. A method for controlling vehicle airflow selectively introduces an activation signal to initiate a change of at least one feature of the device that can be reversed upon discontinuation of the activation signal. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032983 | Vehicle Body Structure - Vehicle body structure includes: a sub frame mounted to a vehicle body frame via elastic members and having at least one of suspensions and a power source supported thereon; a collision detecting sensor; and load transmitting connection mechanisms for connecting the sub frame to the vehicle body frame once the collision detecting sensor detects a collision of the vehicle. Load transmission characteristic provided between the vehicle body frame and the sub frame by the load transmitting connection mechanism is greater than a load transmission characteristic provided by the elastic bushes. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032984 | REINFORCED STRUCTURE FOR CABIN OF WORKING MACHINE - A reinforced structure for a cabin of a working machine is disclosed, which comprises a cabin, a boom installed along the cabin, and a reinforcing member provided for the cabin. The cabin includes front pillars, upper pillars and rear pillars. The reinforcing member includes a first member located longitudinally between upper ends of the front and rear pillars located on the working apparatus side of the cabin, the first member being fixed to the upper pillar located on the same side, and a second member, one end of the second member being fixed to an intermediate position of the first member, and the other end thereof being fixed to the other upper pillar. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032985 | CABIN AND TRAVELING CONSTRUCTION MACHINE WITH THE SAME - A rear beam has a first beam with right and left ends welded to right and left rear supports and a second beam welded to a front surface of the first beam along the right and left direction. The second beam is welded to the first beam so that an upper end portion of the second beam is above an upper end portion of the first beam and a lower end portion of the second beam is above a lower end portion of the first beam. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032986 | SIDE OUTER PANEL - A side outer panel of a vehicle having an outer surface including an outer surface edge. The outer surface edge has a predetermined curved path that provides a styling shape to add an aesthetic element to the side outer panel. The side outer panel further includes a mounting portion integrally formed thereto. The mounting portion provides a structure for attaching the side outer panel to the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting portion includes a planar surface spaced apart from the outer surface and a step disposed between the outer surface edge and the planar surface. The planar surface at least one flange extending orthogonally therefrom to define a welding surface for welding the side outer panel to the body thereby providing structural reinforcement to the outer surface edge of the side outer panel. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032987 | WASHER INLET ATTACHING STRUCTURE - A washer inlet attaching structure, configured to attach a washer inlet to a vehicle structural body made of resin, the washer inlet communicating with a tank main body adapted to store a windshield washer fluid and guiding the windshield washer fluid into the tank main body, the washer inlet attaching structure includes a washer inlet holding portion, configured to hold the washer inlet, the washer inlet holding portion being molded integrally with the vehicle structural body. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032988 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR HINGES OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR - In a preassembly position, the hinge elements of the two hinges of the vehicle door are each connected fixedly to the vehicle door via a pivotable hinge element of the two hinges. The vehicle door is held in position with precise gap positioning in a side wall door cutout of the vehicle body. In a final assembly position, the positionally fixed hinge element of the two hinges is connected to outer and inner wall parts of a vehicle pillar of the vehicle body via fastening screws and via a torque strut. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032989 | Canister mounting structure - A canister that adsorbs evaporated fuel in a fuel tank is protected from an impact force and is mounted sufficiently at a height above the ground to eliminate the need for a protection member. A pair of left and right side members extend in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle on a lower side of a rear floor of the vehicle. The canister is disposed between the fuel tank and the spare tire housing. A pair of front and rear cross members extending in the widthwise direction of the vehicle connect to the side members between the fuel tank and the spare tire housing. The canister is disposed directly below the rear floor between the pair of front and rear cross members, and the canister is mounted to the front and rear cross members. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032990 | Vehicle Body - A vehicle body has a central tunnel with an open tunnel region which contains profiled closing parts which are disposed spaced apart from one another in the vehicle longitudinal direction and which are arranged and fastened between longitudinally running turned-out portions of the central tunnel. The central tunnel is fastened to a vehicle base. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032991 | SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY AND OPEN ROOF CONSTRUCTION PROVIDED THEREWITH - A sunshade assembly comprises a flexible sunscreen having opposed longitudinal edges and opposed transversal edges, two opposed longitudinal guides for receiving therein and guiding corresponding ones of the opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen, a rotatable winding shaft configured for winding an unwinding the sunscreen at first one of its transversal edges, and an operating beam connected to the second one of the transversal edges of the sunscreen. Each of the opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen near to the second one of the transversal edges is provided with a wing folded inwards around a positioning member having a stationary position relative to said second transversal edge and extending into a corresponding one of said opposed longitudinal guides. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032992 | SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY AND OPEN ROOF CONSTRUCTION PROVIDED THEREWITH - A sunshade assembly comprises a flexible sunscreen having opposed longitudinal edges and opposed transversal edges, two opposed longitudinal guides for receiving therein and guiding corresponding ones of the opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen, a rotatable winding shaft configured for winding an unwinding the sunscreen at first one of its transversal edges, and an operating beam connected to the second one of the transversal edges of the sunscreen. Each of the opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen near to the second one of the transversal edges is provided with a wing folded inwards around a positioning member having a stationary position relative to said second transversal edge and extending into a corresponding one of said opposed longitudinal guides. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032993 | OPENING AND CLOSING CONTROL APPARATUS FOR ROOF PANEL FOR VEHICLE - An opening and closing control apparatus for a roof panel for a vehicle includes an opening and closing device for driving the roof panel to open and close, an operation command device for outputting an operation command for opening and closing the roof panel by means of an operation switch, a vehicle speed detecting device, and a controlling device for controlling an operation of the opening and closing device, the controlling device performing an open and close control for operating the opening and closing device to cause the roof panel to move to a predetermined position where the roof panel is opened to a predetermined degree which is specified beforehand on the basis of a vehicle speed when the operation command for opening the roof panel is output by the operation command device. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032994 | SEAT ARTICULATION MECHANISM - A seat articulation mechanism including a seat pan member that travels along a pathway defined in a seat articulation linkage as the entire mechanism translates between an upright and sleeping configuration through a lounge configuration. The mechanism further includes main and secondary translation linkages, one of which is driven by a single actuator to drive the mechanism between the upright and sleeping configurations. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032995 | LIGHT THAT INSERTS INTO A CUP HOLDER | 2010-02-11 |
20100032996 | SADDLE ASSEMBLY - A saddle assembly includes a saddle body and a support bracket. The saddle body has a bottom side and includes a front converging portion and a rear diverging portion. The rear diverging portion is formed with rear socket holes spaced apart from each other and opening downwardly in the bottom side of the saddle body. The support bracket has a converging front end connected to the front converging portion at the bottom side of the saddle body, a pair of diverging arms that extend rearwardly from the converging front end and that have distal ends opposite to the converging front end, and a pair of rear coupling blocks. The rear coupling blocks are provided on the distal ends of the diverging arms and are inserted upwardly into and engage the rear socket holes to retain the diverging arms on the rear diverging portion at the bottom side of the saddle body. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032997 | FITTING FOR CHILD SAFETY SEAT - There is provided a fitting for a child safety seat for use with a vehicle seat comprising a body; provided to said body, a first connector for connecting to an anchorage of a child safety seat; and provided to the body and spaced from the first connector, a second connector for connecting to an anchorage of a vehicle seat. The second connector is provided with a detector for detecting secure connection thereof to the anchorage of the vehicle seat. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032998 | PORTABLE COLLAPSIBLE CAMP CHAIR WITH HEATED SEAT AND BACK - A heated portable collapsible chair includes a collapsible frame. The collapsible frame supports a fabric human contact sheet having a chair seat portion and a chair back portion. A flexible heating element is located adjacent to a back surface of the human contact sheet so that heat generated by the heating element passes through the human contact sheet to warm a user. A battery is provided for selectively heating the heating element. The flexible heating element is preferably affixed to a backing sheet wherein the backing sheet is affixed to the back surface of the human contact sheet. The flexible heating element accommodates the flexing of the human contact sheet when the human contact sheet is distorted when collapsing the chair for storage or transport. | 2010-02-11 |
20100032999 | Aircraft Seat with Shared Control Architecture - The invention essentially concerns an aircraft seat ( | 2010-02-11 |
20100033000 | Vehicle Attachable Child Booster Type Car Seat With Lap Belt - A vehicle attachable child booster type car seat is provided with a lap belt for in situ restraining the car seat at a vehicle seat by using a vehicle safety seat belt having a first vehicle seat belt buckle and a first vehicle seat belt prong. In one embodiment of the present invention, a booster seat is configured to have a second vehicle seat belt buckle and a second vehicle seat belt prong to mate with the first vehicle seat belt prong and the first vehicle seat belt buckle, respectively, when positioned on the vehicle seat of a motor vehicle. Therefore, instead of the booster seat being merely an unattached cushion boosting a child occupant's position, may rather be anchored at the vehicle seat while the vehicle safety seat belt's functionality still retained along with an additional restraining capability of the lap belt that can secure a torso portion of the child occupant seated in the booster seat. Such anchoring of a body of the booster seat to a vehicle seat belt system near a seating base of the vehicle seat may avoid dislodging of a seat pan of the booster seat from the top of the vehicle seat in response to an impact force or sudden breaking of the motor vehicle. | 2010-02-11 |
20100033001 | SINGLE RETRACTOR LOWER ANCHOR CONNECTION SYSTEM - A lower anchor connection system for securing the child seat to vehicle anchor bites. A single retractor includes a web extendable therefrom connected to a strap having at its opposite ends couplings for lockingly engaging the anchor bights. A release button on the retractor when depressed allows the retractor web to be withdrawn holding the couplings adjacent the child seat in a stored position. | 2010-02-11 |
20100033002 | ERGONOMIC SUPPORT DEVICE FOR THE BODY OF THE OCCUPANT, FOR CHAIRS OR SEATS, PARTICULARLY FOR MOTOR-VEHICLE SEATS - A chair or a seat, in particular a seat for motor vehicles, includes an ergonomic device for supporting the body of the occupant, comprising a supporting panel having supporting laths, set at a distance from one another, which can be arched towards the body of the occupant, each independently of the others, by a respective actuator, which includes an actuator element constituted by a shape-memory material, which undergoes a reduction in length following upon heating above a predetermined transition temperature, higher than ambient temperature. Associated to the panel are electrical-supply means for supply of the shape-memory actuators and electronic control means for activating the laths independently and/or in succession according to any predetermined logic, in particular according to successive waves of activation, for example from above downwards, or from below upwards, or alternately from above and from below, so as to obtain a massaging effect. | 2010-02-11 |
20100033003 | SIT/STAND SUPPORT FOR A VEHICLE - A support apparatus for the operator of a vehicle for sitting, semi-sitting, or leaning, includes a seat support mounted on a base, the seat support having a compound convex curvature on an upper surface defining a rear sitting portion, a central semi-sitting portion and a forward leaning portion, and a horn projecting from the central portion to provide lateral support and vertical support to the operator. | 2010-02-11 |
20100033004 | Articulation Mechanism with Pivoting Locking Elements for a Vehicle Seat and a Seat Comprising Such a Mechanism - Articulation mechanism for a motor vehicle seat comprising:
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20100033005 | Adjustment mechanism for armrest - An armrest a rope control mechanism is disclosed. The rope mechanism consists of a rope with certain length and a soft tube covering the rope with about same length. The top end of the rope connects to a control button while the lower end of the rope extends downwards and connects with a control member of a seat adjustment mechanism or a seat back adjustment mechanism inside a bottom plate. When the user operates the control button to pull the rope moving up, the rope synchronously pulls the control member of the seat adjustment mechanism or the seat back adjustment mechanism so as to make the seat adjustment mechanism or the seat back adjustment mechanism work. Thus the convenience of operation and adjustment are improved. | 2010-02-11 |
20100033006 | Vehicle wheel spoke connection - A wheel, comprised of a peripheral wheel rim, a central hub with a central axle and an outer flange, a plurality of spokes extending between the rim and hub, a connecting element connected to at least one of said spokes, and a bracing element connected to said connecting element. The spokes have a first portion connected to the rim and a second portion opposed to the first portion and connected to the hub and a span portion between the rim and hub. The spoke is a generally slender element with a longitudinal axis and also has a tensile axis of applied tensile load along the span portion. The bracing element includes at least a portion of at least one of the rim and hub. The connecting element includes a first portion and a second portion, with the first portion integrally joined to the second portion at a joining interface. This integral joinder of the first portion and second portion of the connecting element serves to at least one of retain and engage the spoke to the connecting element. | 2010-02-11 |
20100033007 | HUBCAP FOR AIRCRAFT WHEEL - A hubcap for an aircraft wheel comprises a generally cup-like body for covering, in use, a free end of an axle. The cup-like body has an end wall, a side wall and an open end opposite the end wall. The hubcap further comprises one or more elongate formations protruding from an outer surface of the side wall and extending from close to the end wall towards the open end of the body, wherein the height of the or each elongate formation varies or tapers continuously or discontinuously from a maximum to a minimum along at least a portion of its length in a direction towards or away from the closed end of the cup-like body. | 2010-02-11 |
20100033008 | RETARDER SLIP CONTROL - A motor vehicle fitted with a control system for applying braking effect to foundation brakes acting on each wheel of the vehicle, when the braking effect provided by auxiliary brakes, acting on the driven wheels, is lost or significantly reduced is described. Sudden loss of auxiliary brake force can be felt as very bad drivability of the vehicle, a situation that typically occurs in case of low friction between road and tires or if the auxiliary brakes are down controlled to avoid engine stop. By use of a control system, these situations can be avoided. The control system includes a sensor, and a computer for computing and applying the braking effect to the foundation brakes to compensate for the loss of auxiliary braking force. Disclosed is also a method for applying braking effect to the foundation brakes of a motor vehicle. | 2010-02-11 |