10th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 51 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110056056 | COMPONENT ADAPTED FOR HANDS-FREE ASSEMBLY TO A PANEL, A COMPONENT AND PANEL ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A COMPONENT TO A PANEL - A component, a component and panel assembly, and a method are provided is adapted for hands-free assembly. A component is provided that is adapted for hands-free assembly to a panel at a desired location. The component includes, but is not limited to a body and at least one retainer member extending outwardly from the body a predetermined distance and adapted to be received in an aperture in the panel. The retainer member is adapted to temporarily hold the component on the panel before final assembly and has the form of a hook. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056057 | STRUCTURE OF STEEL CABLE FASTENER - A structure of steel cable fastener is provided for eliminating a returning force caused by twisting stress induced in a steel cable when the steel cable is stretched and fixed by the fastener, which induces a stress due to fixing of a fixing end of the steel cable. Such a returning force makes the operation and adjustment of mounting a locking cap to the steel cable difficult and also induces damage and wear of a fixing end of the steel cable due to twisting stress induced in the steel cable. The structure of the steel cable fastener includes a bearing retainer that carries a bearing device and arranged inside the locking cap to secure an end of the steel cable and a resilient element arranged between the bearing retainer and the locking cap for relief of twisting stress induced in the steel cable through the rotation of the bearing device. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056058 | Article of manufacture and method for detachably securing two or more garment items together - Apparatus for attaching and detaching a first item and a second item of garments together includes a base member, a first filament having a first end, an opposing second end, and an intermediate portion formed between the opposing first and second ends. A second filament having a first end is attached to the base member. An opposing second end of the second filament is detachably secured to the intermediate portion of the first filament, where the second end of the second filament is formed as a hinge, and wherein the first and second filaments are movable relative to each other. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056059 | METHOD OF PRODUCING PIEZOELECTRIC/ELECTROSTRICTIVE FILM TYPE DEVICE - Provided is a method of producing a piezoelectric/electrostrictive film type device, the method making it possible to increase the coating ratio of the lowermost electrode film and also, to prevent the deviation of the plane position of the lowermost electrode film from the plane position of the cavity. In the production of a piezoelectric/electrostrictive film provided with a substrate formed with a cavity and an vibrating laminate obtained by laminating a lower electrode film, a piezoelectric/electrostrictive film and an upper electrode film which are aligned with the plane position of the cavity, on the surface of the substrate, the lower electrode film is formed using, as a mask, the substrate in which a light-shielding agent is filled in the cavity by photolithography. The lower electrode film is formed by electroless plating after the catalyst layer is formed. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056060 | PLATE PULLING MACHINE FOR PRESSURE FILTER - A plate pulling machine for a pressure filter, including a base, a support, a pair of plate-removing ears, a pair of plate-pulling ears, a plate-removing support table, a plate-pulling support table, a bracket for a bolt sleeve, a bolt sleeve, and a bolt. The support is fixed on upper end surface of the base. The plate-removing ears and the plate-pulling ears are corresponding to each other, and are disposed on both sides of the top of the support. The plate-removing support table is disposed on the plate-removing ears via a plate-removing rotating shaft. The plate-removing support table is supported via a plate-removing spring. The plate-pulling support table is disposed on the plate-pulling ears via a plate-pulling rotating shaft. The plate-pulling support table is supported via a plate-pulling spring. The bracket for a bolt sleeve is disposed on outside of the plate-pulling support table on the support. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056061 | KEY, X-STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A X-structure of a key and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The X-structure comprises a first frame and a second frame. The first frame comprises a bar. The first frame is connected and pivoted to the second frame via a fold located on the bar. The key comprises a keycap, a base and the X-structure installed between the keycap and the base. The manufacturing method of the X-structure comprises: providing the X-structure and pressing the bar to generate a fold until the first engaging portions are connected and pivoted to the second engaging portions. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056062 | Drainage element and apparatus and method for making same - The machine employs a forming collar to shape a continuous web of material longitudinally about a barrel with the longitudinal edges splayed outwardly and over each other. A sewing machine spaced radially from the barrel secures the longitudinal edges together to form a sleeve having an outwardly directed flap. In another embodiment, the machine employs two forming collars to shape a pair of webs about the barrel with outwardly splayed edges on two sides and two sewing machines to secure the edges together to form a pair of flaps. The seam(s) can be sewn at one of a plurality of spacings from the barrel to form a drainage line element of a different diameter from a standard diameter without need to adjust or replace other components of the fabricating machine. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056063 | RADIATION TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing radiation tomography apparatus according to this invention includes a first spacer joining step of joining a spacer to a radiation detector, and a second spacer joining step of joining both the radiation detectors to each other via the spacer such that clearance between adjacent scintillators corresponds to integral multiples of an arrangement pitch of scintillation counter crystal. Accordingly, the scintillators provided in the radiation tomography apparatus of this invention are arranged more regularly, which achieves enhanced spatial resolution of the radiation tomography apparatus. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056064 | CRIMPING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A crimping tool for crimping a stented heart valve comprises a housing having a front wall and a back wall, a compression assembly disposed between the front wall and the back wall and including a stent receiving chamber therewithin for receiving a stented heart valve, and a delivery device holder slidably coupled to the front wall of the housing. The compression assembly is movable between an uncrimped position and a crimped position to reduce the diameter of the stented heart valve. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056065 | COMPENSATING FOR FASTENER LOCATION VARIABILITY - A particular method includes disposing a first structure and a second structure adjacent to each other. A fastener is extended from the second structure through a hole and a counterbore defined in the first structure. A first bushing is placed over the fastener by receiving the fastener through an elongated opening defined in the first bushing. When the fastener is not centered relative to the hole, the first bushing is rotated around the fastener and a position of the fastener is adjusted in the elongated opening until the first bushing is received into the counterbore defined in the first structure. The fastener is received through an opening defined in a second bushing. The first structure and the first and second bushings are secured onto the fastener. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056066 | METHOD OF PREPARING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO FUSELAGE SECTIONS OF AN AIRCRAFT - A method is provided for connecting two fuselage sections. A less complicated and time consuming method was found by using High-Speed-Drilling (HSD) for a group of final bore holes through the outer skin of at least one fuselage section and/or the coupling using one drilling template preferably without any pilot drilling. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056067 | Wi-Fi Access Point Device and System - An access point device and system that offers Wi-Fi access and is easily integratable into its environment is provided. The access point device and system is advantageously well suited for integrating operative aspects of a Wi-Fi access point in a wall using, for example, standard switch and outlet boxes and/or standard wall plates. The access point device and system can advantageously be well suited for incorporating a wiring structure such as, for example, a 110 block or the like, suitable for use in connecting to a wired network. Further, the access point device and system may beneficially permit the integration of complementary connections within the access point including, for example, data, voice, video, CATV or other like connection types. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056068 | Interposer and method for manufacturing the same - The interposer includes a glass substrate | 2011-03-10 |
20110056069 | Method for Constructing a Dipole Antenna - A method of fabricating a microwave antenna assembly is disclosed. The fabrication method includes providing a proximal portion having an inner conductor and an outer conductor, the inner conductor extending at least partially therein. The method further includes providing a distal portion disposed distally of the proximal portion, with the inner conductor extending at least partially therein. A high strength material may be injected from an inflow slot to an outflow slot of the distal portion such that the material is disposed in-between the inner conductor and a ceramic layer. The material bonds the distal portion and the ceramic layer to the proximal portion while providing mechanical strength to the distal portion. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056070 | SLEEVE INSERTING APPARATUS - A sleeve inserting apparatus, which can securely insert a sleeve into the inside of a braid of a coaxial cable, is provided. The sleeve inserting apparatus | 2011-03-10 |
20110056071 | Component mounting apparatus, vibration controlling apparatus, and vibration controlling method - A component mounting apparatus mounting a component on a substrate includes a driving unit, a frame structure, a first outputting section, and a compensating section. The driving unit includes a head to hold the component and a driving mechanism to move the head. The frame structure is equipped with the driving unit. The first outputting section detects a vibration of the frame structure and outputs first displacement information as displacement information of the frame structure caused by the detected vibration. The compensating section compensates a position of the head that moves by the driving mechanism based on the first displacement information. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056072 | CLUTCHING JIG - A clutching jig used to disassemble a lens socket and a lens component which has a lens base glued on a printed circuit board (PCB) and is fixed in the lens socket by a plurality of buckling pieces of the lens socket abutting on the lens component has a substantially rectangular base. The base defines two opposite first lateral surfaces, a bottom surface, and a slot passing through the first lateral surfaces and the bottom surface to divide the base into a first holding portion and a second holding portion. The bottom surface has a receiving recess communicating with the slot. When the receiving recess receives the lens component, a plurality of resisting slices attached to a periphery of the base inserts into a gap between the lens component and the lens socket for pressing the buckling pieces away from the lens component. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056073 | SERIAL-CONNECTION FITTING ASSEMBLY AND PUNCH APPRATUS APPLIED THEREFORE - A serial-connection fitting assembly and a punch apparatus applied therefore are disclosed. The serial-connection fitting assembly includes a plurality of fitting members and a plurality of joining members staggered with the fitting members in alignment. Each fitting member has a conjunction hole radially arranged therein, and a groove indented radially on a top surface thereof with the same axial direction of the conjunction hole. The serial-connection fitting assembly is loaded in the punch apparatus, and the fitting members could be punched into pre-holes of respective plates one by one. Therefore, the labor hour for inserting the fitting members could be saved, and the efficiency for assembling the plates would be increased. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056074 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT MANUFACTURE - An apparatus and method are described for use in the manufacture of non-planar circuit modules. The apparatus includes a holder for holding a non-planar circuit module, an activation source for activating one or more localised regions of a non-planar circuit module held by the holder, and positioning apparatus for providing relative movement between the activation source and a non-planar circuit module held by the holder. The relative movement between the activation source and a non-planar circuit module held by the holder includes translational movement along at least one axis and rotational movement about at least one axis. A parallel positioning machine may provide such relative movement. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056075 | PLANAR LAYER WITH OPTICAL PATH - A channel is created within a planar layer. At least a portion of an optical path is formed within the channel. An optical core medium may be deposited into the channel. In various embodiments, reflective layers are deposited within and over the channel to form the optical path. In another embodiment, a photosensitive sheet is exposed to an optical path mask in the presence of an optical source to define an optical path lying within the plane of the sheet. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056076 | MEDICAL LEAD WITH SEGMENTED ELECTRODE - A method of manufacturing a segmented electrode assembly. An electrically conducting tube is coupled to an electrically insulating material. The tube is generally cylindrical and hollow and defines one or more gaps at a first axial position. The tube also includes one or more bridges located at a second axial position. The method includes removing at least a portion of the bridge resulting in a segmented electrode assembly having at least one segment. A number embodiments of making a tube are also provided. In another embodiment a method of manufacturing a medical lead using a segmented electrode assembly is provided. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056077 | METHOD OF INOCULATING MAGNESIUM ON COMPACTED GRAPHITE IRON, AND CYLINDER BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEAD MANUFACTURED BY USING THE METHOD - A method of inoculating magnesium (Mg) on compacted graphite iron (CGI) comprises: providing a partition having a predetermined height on the bottom of a radle so as to divide the interior of the radle into a first space and a second space; laminating an Mg inoculant and a cover in order in the second space; and tapping liquid CGI cast iron onto the first space, whereby the Mg inoculant becomes in contact with the liquid CGI iron after the liquid CGI tapped onto the first space goes over the partition toward the second space and after the cover is melted by the liquid CGI. According to the method, the deviation of density of Mg is minimized, and a secondary inoculating process can thus be omitted. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056078 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A ROTOR COMPONENT OR A STATOR COMPONENT - A method of producing a rotor component or a stator component includes the steps of providing a disc-shaped element with a plurality of radially projecting and circumferentially spaced blades, an intermediate ring with an inner surface adapted for contacting tips of the blades, and an external ring with an inner surface adapted for contacting an outer surface of the intermediate ring, moving the intermediate ring co-axially in relation to the disc-shaped element to an operative position in which it is located radially outside the blades, and moving the external ring co-axially in relation to the intermediate ring to an operative position in which it is located radially outside the intermediate ring. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056079 | INK JET RECORDING HEAD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF INK JET RECORDING HEAD - An ink jet recording head includes a substrate provided with an energy generating element to generate energy used for discharging ink, a discharge port through which the ink is discharged, a supply port for supplying the ink, and an ink path formed on the substrate for making the discharge port and the supply port communicate with each other, wherein wall members forming the ink path are made of an inorganic material, and a space between adjacent ink paths is filled up by a metal layer. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056080 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DRIVE WHEEL BEARING DEVICE - A method for manufacturing a drive wheel bearing device is provided. During the manufacturing, a swaged portion is formed in a manner as a non-hardened region, and in a manner that variations based on a reference surface in the axial direction of the flat surface are restricted within +/−0.2 mm The reference surface is provided with an end face on an outboard side of a flange for an attachment of a wheel or an end face on an inboard side of the flange for attachment to a vehicle body. Part of the swaged portion making contact with an outer joint member of to drive wheel bearing device is formed into a flat surface. Serrations and a pilot part are formed on an inner periphery of a first inner member of the drive wheel bearing device. An inner peripheral surface of the pilot part is formed as a turned surface, and the turned surface has been turned after forming the swaged portion. A serrated shaft is formed on the outer joint member for transmitting torque to and from the first inner member through the serrations and an outer periphery surface opposing to the pilot part. A surface hardened layer is formed on the outer joint member by heat treatment in a region that includes at least the serrated shaft. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056081 | PORTABLE DIRECT ACTION BRITTLE PIPE/SOIL PIPE CUTTER - A lightweight, portable, and relatively small cutting tool is described. The tool engages with a standard press tool and is used for cutting brittle pipe such as cast iron soil pipe. The tool features a cutting chain assembly that is tensioned about the pipe by a movable ram block. The ram block is displaced by a ram or hydraulic cylinder in the press tool. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056082 | ELECTRIC SHEARS - Electric shears include a housing, a motor mounted within the housing, at least one blade driven by the motor, and a trigger mounted on the housing for controlling the motor. The electric shears further include a controller for controlling the motor and a mode-selecting switch mounted on the housing and connected to the controller. The controller responds to the mode-selecting switch and controls the electric shears to switch between at least two kinds of operation modes. Since the electric shears has at least two kinds of operation modes, more functions and a broader range of applications can be achieved. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056083 | Degradable string for string trimmer - A string for string trimmer has a non-circular cross section and is made of degradable material such as Polylactide (PLA), Polycaprolactone (PCL) or Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA). The string is a spiral string with multiple cutting edges spirally extending along a longitudinal axis of the string. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056084 | Electric Cutting Tool - An electric cutting tool includes: a surface plate; a body portion tiltably provided on the surface plate; and a circular saw blade capable of rotating by means of driving power from a driver. A movement amount measuring section measures a movement amount of the body portion with respect to the surface plate in response to a tilting action. A calculating section calculates a cutting depth of the circular saw blade or an inclination angle of the body portion on the basis of the movement amount measured by the movement amount measuring section. A display section displays the cutting depth or the inclination angle of the body portion calculated by the calculating section. The movement amount measuring section includes: a scale section installed on any one of the surface plate and the body portion; and a scale detecting section installed on the other. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056085 | MANUALLY PROGRAMMABLE MOTORIZED MACHINE FOR MEASURING COORDINATES - Multidimensional coordinate measuring machine having a programming mode in which the measuring head can be displaced manually by an operator and a measuring mode in which a control unit is designed for automatically optimizing and reproducing the displacements of the measuring head recorded during the programming mode. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056086 | DRUM FOR WASHER AND DRYER - Drum for a washer and a dryer including a cylindrical metal body part, reduced parts at opposite end parts of the body part, each having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the body part, and bent parts each having a folded edge of the reduced part, thereby providing a drum that can prevent occurrence of vibration and noise. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056087 | Dual Path Kiln Improvement - A dual path kiln is provided that includes a kiln having one or more chambers and at least two lumber charge paths adapted to convey lumber through the kiln in opposite directions by means of a track having two rails in which a pusher device pushes the lumber through the kiln and comprises a variable output electric motor to effect a high degree of accurate control of the movement speed of the pusher device and the lumber it's pushing and wherein the pusher device includes a faceplate having two side walls extending from said faceplate to engage the side of the lumber in order to greatly enhance stability of the lumber while it is being transported and minimize the risk of spillage. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056088 | Method for Reducing Runnability Problems Caused By Gas Flows in an Impingement Dryer for a Fibre Web and an Impingement Dryer - The invention relates to an impingement dryer and a method for reducing runnability problems caused by gas flows in an impingement dryer for a fibre web, which impingement dryer has gas blowing opening and gas exhaust openings. The fibre web to be dried is supported with a support fabric. The support fabric and the fibre web to be dried are moved in the machine direction inside the impingement dryer past the blowing openings and exhaust openings. At the same time hot gas is blown from the blowing openings toward the fibre web to be dried and gas is removed from the vicinity of the fibre web to the exhaust openings. At least one edge control strip is moved in the machine direction edges of the impingement dryer in front of the blowing openings or the exhaust openings or both. With its aid a desired number of blowing openings or exhaust openings or both are covered and thus their effect is controlled. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056089 | DRY POWDER INHALER - A processing method and apparatus are disclosed for processing an inhaler component of a dry powder inhaler so as to remove any electrostatic charge and improve inhaler performance in drug delivery to the respiratory tract. The method includes exposing the inhaler component, while it contains an amount of medicament, to a gas in a chamber at a first predetermined pressure; exposing the inhaler component, in the chamber, to gas at a second pressure greater than the first pressure; and repeating the exposure of the inhaler component to gas at a pressure no greater than the first predetermined pressure. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056090 | WOOD MATERIAL DRYING PLANT COMPRISING A ROTARY DRYER - A wood material drying plant including a heater for generating a hot drying gas, a rotary dryer for bringing the hot drying gas into contact with the wood material to be dried, a wood particle separating unit being operative for separating entrained wood particles from the spent drying gas, and a gas cleaning system for removing pollutants from the spent drying gas. The wood material drying plant is provided with a heating gas duct which is operative for forwarding a gas portion to a mixing position located between the rotating drum of the rotary dryer and the wood particle separating unit, said gas portion having a higher temperature than the spent drying gas, and for mixing said gas portion with said spent drying gas, such that the temperature of the spent drying gas is increased. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056091 | SHOE WITH REMOVABLE AND RECONFIGURABLE UPPERS - An shoe assembly includes a sole and one or more detachable upper pieces that can be made from materials such as fabric, PVC, leather, plastic, rubber, other similar materials and combinations. The upper, in one or more pieces, is removably attached at spaced points on the sole, where nail-shaped posts are permanently mounted. The heads of the posts function as buttons or cleats for buttonholes, keyholes, edge loops or the like on the uppers. Interchangeable uppers can have different materials, shapes and decorative aspects, for quickly and efficiently changing the appearance and style of the footwear. Three posts can be provided, with a front post being inclined rearward and having a slot under the head or cleat, where the upper is attached, and lateral posts with heads turned outwardly. A variety of alternative configurations are possible for the uppers. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056092 | SOLE FOR SHOES INCLUDING GAS DISPENSER DEVICE | 2011-03-10 |
20110056093 | REMOVABLE ROUNDED MIDSOLE STRUCTURES AND CHAMBERS WITH COMPUTER PROCESSOR-CONTROLLED VARIABLE PRESSURE - This invention relates generally to footwear such as a shoe, including an athletic shoe, with a shoe sole, including at least one removable midsole section formed by a midsole portion, wherein the removable midsole section is non-orthotic. The removable midsole section is inserted within the shoe upper, the sides of which hold it in position. The shoe sole includes a concavely rounded side or underneath portion, which may be formed in part by the removable midsole section. The removable midsole section may extend the length of the shoe sole or may form only a part of the shoe sole and can incorporate cushioning or structural compartments or components. The removable midsole section provides the capability to permit replacement of midsole material which has degraded or has worn out in order to maintain optimal characteristics of the shoe sole. The shoe sole can, in another embodiment, include at least one compartment containing a fluid, a flow regulator, a pressure sensor to monitor the compartment pressure, and a control system such as a computer processor capable of automatically adjusting the pressure in the compartment(s) in response to the impact of the shoe sole with the ground surface. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056094 | MAGNETIC BOOT ATTACHMENT FOR A STIRRUP - A riding boot attachment for use with a riding boot includes a body member having a first surface, a second surface, and at least two openings for receiving the riding boot. The body member receives at least a portion of the riding boot and is shaped and configured to conform to a contour of the riding boot. The riding boot attachment also includes a sole for engaging a stirrup, the sole coupled to the first surface of the body member, and a magnetic member coupled to the sole. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056095 | ATHLETIC SHOE WITH INTEGRATED AERODYNAMIC COMPONENTS - The invention provides an aerodynamic athletic shoe, more particularly an aerodynamic shoe with an integrated shoe cover and an optional aerodynamic heel element. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056096 | Interior upper with seam running across front area - A shoe structure having an exterior upper, an interior upper, an insole and an outsole. The interior upper has an upper opening with a peripheral edge at the upper end of the interior upper and a lower opening with a peripheral edge at the lower sole-side end of the interior upper, with the interior upper also having a rear or heel area, two side areas and a front area with a seam running between the upper and lower openings. The seam runs from the upper opening on the one side over the front area to the lower opening on the other side. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056097 | SHOE SOLE ORTHOTIC STRUCTURES AND COMPUTER CONTROLLED COMPARTMENTS - This invention relates generally to footwear with a shoe sole, including at least one insertable midsole orthotic. The insertable midsole orthotic is removably inserted within the shoe upper, the sides of which hold it in position. The shoe sole includes a concavely rounded side or underneath portion, which may be formed in part by the insertable midsole orthotic. The insertable midsole orthotic may extend the length of the shoe sole or may form only a part of the shoe sole and can incorporate cushioning or structural compartments or components. The insertable midsole orthotic permits replacement of midsole material which has degraded or has worn out in order to maintain optimal characteristics of the shoe sole and allows customization for the individual wearer to provide tailored cushioning or support characteristics for the purpose of orthopedic, podiatric, corrective, prescriptive, therapeutic and/or prosthetic purposes. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056098 | UNDERWATER EXCAVATION APPARATUS - There is disclosed an underwater excavation apparatus ( | 2011-03-10 |
20110056099 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE DEPTH OF CUT OF A TRACKHOE BUCKET - An apparatus for controlling the depth of a hoe bucket, including a hoe bucket defining a cutting edge, an elongated member pivotably connected to the bucket, an actuator operationally connected to the elongated member, an electronic controller operationally connected to the actuator, and a position sensor operationally connected to the cutting edge and operationally connected to the electronic controller. The actuator may be energized to pivot the elongated member to a position adjacent the cutting edge for engaging ground, and positioning of the elongated member adjacent the cutting edge prevents the cutting edge from digging ground. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056100 | BADGE FOR DISPLAYING MULTIPLE AND INTERCHANGEABLE PIECES OF INFORMATION - A wearable badge for displaying removable indicia includes a backing having an attachment fastener and defining an indicia portion. The wearable badge also includes a frame defining an opening and having a first frame edge and a second frame edge. The first frame edge is joined to the backing such that the first and second frame edges at least partially surround the indicia portion. The indicia portion is viewable through the opening and the second frame edge is moveable away from the backing to facilitate insertion and withdrawal of indicia between the backing and the frame. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056101 | SET OF COLLECTABLE, SUPERIMPOSABLE CARDS - A set of collectable cards includes base cards bearing background images and accessory cards congruent with the base cards, which bear one or more images that are complementary to the background images and are distributed on a transparent area, and which can be superimposed on the base cards to form composite images. The accessory cards have an adhesive material for temporary connection to the base cards or to other accessory cards in a superimposed condition and define, in combination with another card in an aligned, superimposed condition, shaped portions for the separation of the cards from one another. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056102 | FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR DISPLAYING INDICIA AND REFLECTING AN IMAGE - The invention relates to a frame assembly for displaying a plurality of indicia and reflecting an image. The frame assembly comprises a display unit for displaying indicia, an enclosure for supporting the display unit, a mirror supported by the enclosure, a sensor supported by the enclosure, a mass storage device for storing the indicia to be displayed on the display unit, a central processing unit for processing the indicia, a signaling system for switching the frame assembly between a first and second mode of operation, a controller in communication with the sensor and central processing unit, and a power supply display unit. The frame assembly in a first mode displays desired indicia through the mirror and, upon the sensor detecting an object at a desired distance, in a second mode functions as a mirror to reflect an image. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056103 | COMBINATION AD SIGN AND CHILD SEAT SAFETY STRAP - An ad sign to be mounted on a seat back of a shopping cart child seat, the ad sign comprising one or more frame bodies configured to display information content, each frame body having a front side and a back side, one of the one or more frame bodies being configured to be connected to a first face of the seat back; and one or more safety strap anchors integral with the one frame body, the one or more safety strap anchors being configured and adapted for securing a child seat safety strap within the child seat; wherein at least one of the one or more safety strap anchors extends from a perimeter of the one frame body; wherein at least one of the one or more safety strap anchors forms a respective opening, the at least one safety strap anchor being configured such that the child seat safety strap can be passed through the opening and connected to the seat back, and being further configured so as to limit a movement of the child seat safety strap when the strap is passed through the opening and connected to the seat back. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056104 | ADVERTISING SYSTEM APPLICABLE TO DOORS OF GARAGES, INDUSTRIAL PREMISES AND OTHERS - It is intended for being able to adapt advertising elements related to the doors in relation to their opening and closing, in such a way that normally, when the door is closed, the advertising is displayed in its entire extent, and when the door is open the advertising is hidden. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056105 | DISPLAY STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT BODY - Disclosed is a display structure in which an insertion opening, slide grooves, a first fitting portion and a ridged portion along which the display plate bends when the display plate is bent arranged in the loading sections of a support body in a suitable manner to ensure that when the display plate is inserted into or removed from the loading unit, a force is exerted on both sides of the display plate in either the direction from the display surface side to the rear surface side thereof or the direction from the rear surface side to the display surface side thereof, and a force is exerted in another direction at the center region of the display plate. As a result of configuring in this manner, the display plate deforms so that the entire display surface side comes to have a convex or concave shape, thereby allowing the display plate to be attached to or detached from the support body without forcible localized deformation of the display plate. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056106 | I-JOIST FRAME SYSTEM WITH BEVELLED FRONT EDGE - This is a frame system that allows for the assembly of an artist frame and a surface material over the frame where there is no need for internal bracing of the frame and the contact area between the surface material and the frame is minimized. The framing system comprises pre-fabricated sections of a frame that incorporate an I-Joist design with a beveled edge lip on the front facing side. When these frame sections are assembled any stretchable material such as canvas, cloth, or plastic can be pulled over the front of the frame with the lip and connected to the back side at the top or bottom of the modular I-Joist frame. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056107 | FIREARM RECEIVER WITH AMBIDEXTROUS FUNCTIONALITY - Embodiments of the present invention provide firearm receiver with ambidextrous features. Some of these features include a bolt-locking mechanism on a firearm receiver that is configured to allow an operator to clear jams while maintaining hold of a firing grip. The bolt-locking mechanism may include a linking mechanism configured to manipulate a bolt-catch device in response to activation of a magazine release button on a firearm receiver. Other features include an ambidextrous magazine release mechanism on a firearm receiver that is configured to allow an operator to release an inserted magazine while maintaining hold of a firing grip with either hand. The magazine release mechanism may include a linking mechanism configured to manipulate a magazine catch device in response to activation of either a right-handed magazine release button or a left-handed magazine release lever that pivots on an external fulcrum on a firearm receiver. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056108 | RETROFITTED AND NEW WEAPONS WITH BIOMETRIC SENSORS FOR MULTIPLE USERS USING FLEXIBLE SEMICONDUCTORS - Semiconductors on a flexible substrate provide the sensing circuitry needed for personalizing a handgun grip. In one embodiment, a portion of the semiconductor structure can be applied to a surface using a technique similar to inkjet printing. The flexible semiconductor product can be applied to a sheet or mold placed over the grip, or into the injection molding of the grip itself. Alternately, the semiconductors can be initially formed and printed on a curved grip surface. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056109 | Safety Lock for Lever Action Firearms - A safety lock device for lever action firearms. The safety device has two hardened side plates and transverse hardened pins. The safety lock device must be designed for each specific lever action firearm onto which it is intended to be used in order to insure the most secure fit and the highest confidence in the inability for disabling the device once installed onto the firearm. The combination of the hardened pins and a trigger channel and a separate lever channel for the open lever provide protection against the disabling of the lever action safety lock device. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056110 | Tool for deactivating small arms - A device and method for deactivating firearms is described herein. The device includes a casing having a nozzle and a plunger for dispensing a bonding material out of the nozzle. The device is inserted into the barrel of a weapon, and the material is injected into the barrel near the bolt face of the weapon. The bonding material enters the working mechanism of the firearm and hardens, interfering with operation of the firearm. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056111 | Process to produce a silencer tube with minimal wall thickness - A method for reducing the weight of a silencer without compromising durability. By reducing the silencer housing wall thickness weight is removed from the silencer module. Areas on the housing where material is removed are primarily selected based on the internal pressure generated in a given chamber of the silencer. Further, removal of external material is selected based on the baffle arrangement. Individual chamber pressure is influenced by the muzzle pressure of the host firearm and the baffle style and baffle orientation within the silencer being used. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056112 | FISHING DEVICE - A fishing device, for use with a reel and rod combination having fishing line with attached terminal tackle, includes a base, an indicator device, a trigger mechanism, and a line device. The base has a hole and slot configuration to allow a fishing line to feed through the base. The indicator device is coupled to the base and is configured to indicate the presence of a fish. The trigger mechanism is configured to cause the indicator device to pop up when the trigger device is activated. The line device attaches to the fishing line and is configured to activate the trigger mechanism. When a fish pulls on the terminal tackle, the line device activates the trigger mechanism that causes the indicator device to pop-up indicating to a user the presence of a fish. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056113 | Vibrating fishing lure - Disclosed herein is a fishing lure comprising a body including a front end, a rear end and a belly portion disposed between the front end and the rear end; wherein the belly portion includes at least a part that has a lateral dimension greater than a lateral dimension of another part of the body longitudinally offset from the part of the belly portion and another part of the body transversely offset from the part of the belly portion. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056114 | Straight Fishing Hook - A Straight Fishing Hook comprising a primary hook ( | 2011-03-10 |
20110056115 | Weight for a fishing hook - A weight for use in fishing including a hook having a body and a weight collar having a cylindrical shape and a bore formed therein. The weight collar is made of a soft material including a heavy material, and wherein the body of the hook is received in the bore to locate the hook at a desired location on the body of the hook. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056116 | FISHING LINE STOP HAVING A CHANNEL OFFSET - Fishing line stops are disclosed. Fishing line stops illustratively include a lid and a main body. The lid has inner and outer walls. The lid outer wall forms a portion of an outer surface of the fishing line stop. The lid inner wall has first and second surfaces. The lid inner wall first and second surfaces are separated from each other by a lid offset that runs perpendicular to a central longitudinal axis. The main body has inner and outer walls. The main body inner wall forms another portion of the outer surface of the fishing line stop. The main body inner wall has first and second surfaces. The main body inner wall first and second surfaces are separated from each other by a main body offset that runs perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056117 | RAT TRAP - A rat trap ( | 2011-03-10 |
20110056118 | Counterflow insect trap - A device for attracting and capturing or otherwise disabling insects includes a fan mechanism structured and arranged to provide an outflow of air out of the device to atmosphere, and to draw an inflow directed counter the outflow from atmosphere into the device, the outflow being substantially within the inflow outside of the device. The flow mechanism is also structured and arranged to provide an insect attractant in the outflow. The device can include mounting structure being adapted to position the device with the outflow directed in a substantially downward direction. The outflow attracts insects to the vicinity of the device, and the inflow urges the insects to enter the device. An insect disabling structure is arranged with the flow mechanism to capture or otherwise disable insects being urged into the device by the inflow. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056119 | ORGANIC FUEL ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME AND EMULSION FUEL COMPRISING THE ORGANIC FUEL ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides an organic fuel additive composition. The present invention further provides an emulsion fuel comprising the organic fuel additive composition. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056120 | FUEL ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME AND EMULSION FUEL COMPRISING THE FUEL ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a fuel additive composition. The present invention further provides an emulsion fuel comprising the fuel additive composition. The present invention also provides a process for processing vegetable oil to obtain glycerin, fatty alcohol and biodiesel. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056121 | CHEMICAL MARKERS - A composition containing a petroleum hydrocarbon, a biodiesel fuel or an ethanol fuel, and an organic marker compound. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056122 | STABLE ALKOXYLATED FATTY ACID ALKYL ESTERS FROM TRANSESTERIFICATION-ALKOXYLATION OF VEGETABLE OILS - Alkoxylated fatty acid alkyl esters are produced from a bio-component feed, preferably containing triglycerides. The triglycerides can be reacted with an alcohol in the presence of an acidic catalyst to form alkoxylated fatty acid alkyl esters, which can provide improved low temperature properties and/or improved oxidative stability in petrochemical products, relative to non-alkoxylated versions of the fatty acid alkyl esters. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056123 | METHOD OF PREPARING CERIUM DIOXIDE NANOPARTICLES - A method of making cerium dioxide nanoparticles includes: a) providing an aqueous reaction mixture having a source of cerous ion, a source of hydroxide ion, a nanoparticle stabilizer, and an oxidant at an initial temperature no higher than about 20° C.; b) mechanically shearing the mixture and causing it to pass through a perforated screen, thereby forming a suspension of cerium hydroxide nanoparticles; and c) raising the initial temperature to achieve oxidation of cerous ion to eerie ion and thereby form cerium dioxide nanoparticles having a mean diameter in the range of about 1 nm to about 15 nm. The cerium dioxide nanoparticles may be formed in a continuous process. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056124 | Algal Coal and Process for Preparing Same - Algae-derived synthetic coal and filtrates. The invention described herein provides an algae-derived synthetic coal product and filtrates and process for preparing the same using an improved hydrothermal carbonization process. The synthetic coal product is similar to natural bituminous coal in terms of percent carbon content and energy equivalency while at the same time containing relatively low levels of sulfur and contaminant heavy metals. Unlike natural coal and other fossil fuels, because the carbon of the biomass is formed through photosynthesis, carbon dioxide formed during combustion is a “carbon neutral” event with little or no “new” carbon dioxide being added to the earth's atmosphere. The algae-derived filtrates contain useful constituents. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056125 | PROCESS FOR CONVERTING BIOMASS TO COAL-LIKE MATERIAL USING HYDROTHERMAL CARBONISATION - The present invention relates to a hydro thermal carbonization process for the preparation of coal-like material using biomass. The process comprises a step (i) of heating a reaction mixture comprising water and biomass to obtain a reaction mixture comprising activated biomass; and a step (ii) of adding a polymerization initiator to the reaction mixture obtained in step (i) to polymerize the activated biomass and to obtain a reaction mixture comprising coal-like material. The process is beneficial in terms of product control, and process engineering. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056126 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HIGH VALUE PRODUCTS FROM BIOMASS - A process for converting biomass into high value energy products is provided comprising the steps of: debarking, chipping, and screening wood; separating a plurality of hemicellulose from a plurality of cellulose and lignin; hydrolyzing the plurality of hemicellulose into monosaccharides; fermenting the monosaccharides using immobilized | 2011-03-10 |
20110056127 | METHOD FOR COAL CONVERSION AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF - The invention relates to coal conversion, and in particular, to the production of thermal power and high-calorific solid fuel (coke) out of coal for metallurgy, power production, and other industries. The method uses 0-35 mm coal particles as initial raw material, the coal conversion being performed in two steps of fluidized bed heat treatment. At the first step, the raw material is thermally oxidized at 650-800° C. with air supply, and at the second step the coke product is cooled by supply of water steam or chilled flue gases. The apparatus for embodying the method includes a boiler where a furnace comprises two fluidized-bed sections separated with a barrier, the first section being supplied with air, and the second section being supplied with water steam or chilled flue gases. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056128 | Plant Watering Systems - A system for dispersing water to the root zone of one or more plants beneath the soil's surface, comprising a perforated hollow cylindrical tube, ending in a spike, with an internal filter, which is driven into the ground to deliver water to the root zone of a plant or plants is disclosed. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056129 | Non-Dehiscent Sesame - Methods for improving the agriculture of sesame, an Improved Non-Dehiscent (IND) sesame class and methods for breeding IND are disclosed. The IND sesame holds its seed in capsules for four or more weeks after ideal harvesting time, during extended adverse weather conditions, thus offering the grower flexibility as to when to harvest. The methods also improve current agricultural methods for growing sesame by allowing growers to leave the crop in the field for a longer period of time without the loss of seeds and concomitant reduced yield. The grower is able to reduce the ratio of combine harvesters required for mechanical harvest of sesame crops. Further, a method of growing crops in geographical areas previously unsuitable for sesame agriculture is disclosed. IND allows ready release of seed from the capsule during mechanized harvesting with minimal broken seed. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056130 | FLOWER POT WITH DOUBLE REVERS - A flower pot with double revers has a pot body, a ring-shaped stepped unit extending outward disposed on the upper part of the pot, and a connecting circle with an “n” shaped cross-section is disposed on the top of the ring-shaped stepped unit. The connecting circle has an inside circle, an outside circle and a top circle, and the top of the inside circle and the top of the outside circle are connected by the top circle. The outside circle and the top of the ring-shaped stepped unit are connected by an inside screw. The inside circle and the outside circle form a connecting circle connected to the top opening of the pot to strengthen the revers of the flower pot. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056131 | Self-orientating plant pot and tray system - A self-orientating plant pot and tray system is provided. The pot includes a top and/or a body and is provided with a first drain opening. The top has a first substantially elliptical cross-section and/or the body has a first tapering substantially elliptical cross-section. The tray defines at least one receiving area each for securingly receiving a plant pot in a desired orientation relative therewith. The receiving area includes an upper chamber and/or a body chamber, which are each respectively defined by a depression and/or a receptacle. The depression has a second substantially elliptical cross-section for mating with the top and/or the receptacle has a second tapering substantially elliptical cross-section for mating with the body. The receptacle can be provided with a second drain opening for fluid communication with the first drain opening. The pots can include indicia facing substantially the same direction when assembled with the tray. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056132 | GROWING SYSTEM FOR HYDROPONICS AND/OR AEROPONICS - A growing unit includes a tub onto which may be received a lid that receives a plurality of plant cuttings. The plant cuttings are received such that the roots extend into a cavity defined by the tub. A pump unit and production manifold distributes nutrient solution as a mist into the tub cavity, thereby feeding the plant cuttings. The tub unit has an external fan module that forces air into the tub cavity. A recess in the outer surface of the tub extends underneath the tub. The recess directs air from the fan module to the base of the tub where a well receives the pump. Air circulating around the well removes heat produced by the pump from the growing unit and helps maintain a desired temperature within the unit. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056133 | COMBINED GASIFICATION AND VITRIFICATION SYSTEM - An optimized gasification/vitrification processing system having a gasification unit which converts organic materials to a hydrogen rich gas and ash in communication with a joule heated vitrification unit which converts the ash formed in the gasification unit into glass, and a plasma which converts elemental carbon and products of incomplete combustion formed in the gasification unit into a hydrogen rich gas. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056134 | DOOR ZONE PROTECTION - An apparatus for detecting an object | 2011-03-10 |
20110056135 | Grate sunshade - An energy saving grate system installed outside a building or structure in warm weather that reduces heating due to infrared radiation (IR) from sunlight. For a window application the grate acts as a sunshade to block or diffuse the IR and ultraviolet (UV) portions of sunlight while passing visible light. The grate cell size, depth, cell surface characteristics, and mounting details near the sash determine system performance of sunlight control, of the view through the grate, and of the exterior appearance. The grate is removable for cool weather. The grate system can cool various surfaces and requires no operating adjustments. It can be applied near most windows (including skylights) on all sides of a building where impinging sunlight causes unwanted heating. Compared to external solar thin mesh screens the grate system can provide more open area for a given performance in reduced IR heating. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056136 | Apparatus for Transferring Electric Power Between a Closable Member and a Frame - A device for transferring electrical power between a frame and a closable member such as a door includes a first housing and face plate disposed in an opening in the frame and a second housing and face plate disposed in an opening in the closable member edge. The openings are positioned so that when the closable member is closed the openings are aligned. A hollow elbow assembly is rotatably disposed and secured in each hole. A tube having a pivot guide at each end is rotatably and axially slidable in each elbow assembly. A slot in each elbow assembly allows the tube to pivot. A wire bundle in the tube is connectable to wire leads. Boots may be supplied around the tube/elbow assemblies' junctions to exclude water. Thus, the wire bundle is fully contained within a protective, articulated, armored sheath to prevent wear, chafing, breakage, and vandalism. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056137 | DRIVE UNIT - A drive unit for a door includes a guiding device comprising guide rail and a guide element extending in a movement direction of the door. A drive device arranged inside a carriage moves back and forth along the guide rail and is engaged in the guide element. The drive unit is supplied with power via the guide rail and the guide element. Electrical plug connectors are provided on an external power source for the electrical connection of the guide element and the guide rail. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056138 | Cancel Lever For Clam Shell Vehicle Doors - A door assembly for a vehicle body including a frame having a first boundary and a second boundary. A first door and a second door with first and second ends are pivotably coupled to the first boundary and the second boundary, respectively, of the frame. The second door includes an end panel at its second end, and a pivot is fixed to the end panel. A cancel lever is rotatably coupled to the pivot, and the cancel lever is arranged to be contacted by the first door at any location within a zone of contact determined by the relative positions of the first and second doors such that a force applied to the cancel lever by the first door includes a component perpendicular to a radius of the cancel lever at the point of contact. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056139 | OUTWARDLY OPENING FOR A WINDOW OR DOOR ASSEMBLE - The outwardly opening window or door assembly ( | 2011-03-10 |
20110056140 | VEHICULAR REAR SLIDING WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A rear sliding window assembly suitable for use in a vehicle includes upper and lower track members and at least one fixed glass window panel. The track members are disposed at a surface of the fixed glass window panels and no portion of the track members is in contact with the opposite surface of the fixed glass window panels. A movable glass window panel is slidably disposed at the track members and movable at least partially along the track members relative to the fixed glass window panel or panels. The movable glass window panel is movable between opened and closed positions. A perimeter edge of the movable glass window panel may be received by a glide member, and the glide member may be disposed in the upper or lower track member to facilitate sliding of the movable glass window panel at least partially along the upper or lower track member. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056141 | Superabrasive Elements and Methods for Processing and Manufacturing the Same Using Protective Layers - An exemplary method of processing a polycrystalline diamond element is disclosed. According to the method, a protective layer may be formed over only a selected portion of a polycrystalline diamond element. The polycrystalline diamond element may include a polycrystalline diamond table. At least a portion of the polycrystalline diamond element may be exposed to a leaching solution such that the leaching solution contacts an exposed surface region of the polycrystalline diamond table and at least a portion of the protective layer. The protective layer may be substantially impermeable to the leaching solution. An exemplary method of manufacturing a polycrystalline diamond element is also disclosed. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056142 | AGGREGATE ABRASIVE GRAINS FOR ABRADING OR CUTTING TOOLS PRODUCTION - A method of forming aggregate abrasive grains for use in the production of abrading or cutting tools comprises providing abrasive core particles; coating these particles with adhesive, the adhesive comprising a binding agent and a solvent for the binding agent; separately dropping the adhesive-coated core particles onto a layer of abrasive peripheral particles and covering the dropped core particles with further peripheral particles, in such a way as to form aggregate particles, each of which comprises a core particle having peripheral particles attached to it; consolidating the aggregate particles by causing the solvent to evaporate, i.e. by letting the adhesive set. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056143 | INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT FOR USE IN THE PRODUCTION OF ABRADING OR CUTTING TOOLS - An intermediate product for use in the production of abrading or cutting tools has the form of a soft, easily deformable paste comprising powdery sinterable matrix material, binding agent and solvent for the binding agent, the paste having superabrasive particles dispersed therein, the superabrasive particles being individually encrusted within a coating of presintered material. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056144 | HIDDEN DRAIN SYSTEM - The present invention in several embodiments is an arrangement of components that work together to hide the attachment screws for drainage channels behind the exterior siding. The drain exit for this system is larger for a greater volume of runoff. This helps reduce and/or eliminate wood wrought of the roof top eaves caused by traditional exterior wall-mounted drainage systems. The entire corner cap is preferably an open channel. There is preferably a left side and a right side application. Preferably a spray on rubberized coating is applied to the surface contacting the wall of the building to prevent water from damaging the building. This system is ideal for any residential and most commercial uses. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056145 | Corrugated mesh gutter leaf preclusion system - Corrugated fine mesh material is configured to be located overlying a gutter. The fine mesh material has an upper edge opposite a lower edge with the upper edge configured to fit beneath shingles on a roof adjacent the gutter. The lower edge is configured to be held to a lip at a forward edge of the gutter. The corrugations add strength to the material and collect water at troughs thereof where the collected water more readily forms droplets that fall down into the gutter. A lower strip is preferably provided to hold the lower edge of the mesh to a lip of the gutter. An upper strip is optionally provided which includes a tab which can fit beneath shingles to the roof. A barrier such as a bead of caulk can optionally be coupled to an underside of the corrugated mesh to further encourage water droplets to fall. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056146 | HOUSING UNIT MODULE AND CORRESPONDING HOUSING UNIT - A housing unit module, comprising a framework ( | 2011-03-10 |
20110056147 | Load-bearing construction pod and hybrid method of construction using pods - Off-site load-bearing construction pod (module) that incorporate the vertical structure to carry similar pods placed on top of it and part of the on-site structure built around and above these pods. Hybrid method of construction where buildings are erected by combining standardized pods which incorporate smaller, most labor-intensive rooms and components of the edifice to conventional methods of construction for larger, less labor-intensive rooms and components. The very same mass-manufactured pod that incorporates kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and most of the plumbing and the electric system of a dwelling can be used to build the top floor of a skyscraper or a single-family house. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056148 | Panel For Use As Exterior Covering For Roofing Or Siding And Building Structure Having Same - A building panel of the roofing or siding type is disclosed, as well as a building structure having such roofing or siding panels, in which the panels are comprised of two different types of building materials. The composite panel includes at least one layer of synthetic polymeric building material, having adhesively secured thereto at least one layer of asphalt based building material, with outer, upper surfaces of the panel, that would be weather-exposed in the installed condition on a building structure being comprised of the asphalt based building material, and with the synthetic polymeric layer(s) of polymeric building material being weather-protected in the installed condition on a building structure. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056149 | Tamper-Proof Vase - A vase assembly includes an outer vase including a top portion having an open top end, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, a base portion having a top end connected to the bottom end of the top portion, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, and at least one locking component disposed on the base portion. An insert is removably disposed within the internal cavity of the top portion of the outer vase. The insert includes an open top end, a closed bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity. A locking mechanism removably secures the insert within the outer vase. The at least one locking component is adapted for securing the outer vase against removal from a support. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056150 | System for Forming a Movable Slab Foundation - An embodiment of the system for forming a movable slab foundation as comprised by the present invention has a slab foundation, at least one support surface, at least one lifting member, at least one support sleeve, and an engagement device carried by the at least one support sleeve. The at least one support sleeve is encased within the slab foundation and its lower end is positioned in abutting contact with the at least one support surface. The at least one lifting member is inserted through the at least one support sleeve. The at least one support sleeve and the slab foundation are moved upward axially along the length of the at least one lifting member. The engagement device is engaged with the at least one lifting member, thereby securing the slab foundation and the at least one support sleeve at a desired height. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056151 | WINDTURBINE SUPPORT TOWER WITH PENDULUM-DAMPING MEANS - The present invention relates to a tower ( | 2011-03-10 |
20110056152 | BASEMENT SUMP SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sump system for use in basement waterproofing systems. A sump liner may be generally rectangular in geometry, and may include two side elements with apertures to exchange groundwater while blocking debris. An adjustable inlet may be provided in another side element to fluidly connect other elements of a basement waterproofing system to the sump liner. The sump liner may further include a base configured to provide a built-in stand for a sump pump. The pump stand may contain a lip with notches to allow debris to fall and collect in a trough around a periphery of the base. The base may further provide an underside cavity for accommodating an obstruction in the floor of a sump hole. A removable lid may facilitate access to the sump liner interior, and may contain a break-away feature to accommodate discharge piping, as well as a groove to lodge a pump power cord. The sump liner may be strategically oriented within the sump hole to protect the basement foundation from erosion. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056153 | Moisture Barrier Device - A moisture barrier device and method for providing a moisture barrier around a stub-up protruding through a concrete slab. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056154 | STABLE FLOOR ELEMENT - Prefabricated stable floor element comprising a supporting element made of concrete, with a service face situated at the top when in use and a bottom face situated on the bottom side, whereby the service face has one or several recesses or openings, characterized in that in at least one of these recesses or openings has been provided an insert element made of rubber or an elastic synthetic material, which insert element reaches as of the inner space in the recess or the opening in which it has been provided in order to fix the insert element, to right underneath, in line with or above the service face, i.e. seen in the position of use of the stable floor element. | 2011-03-10 |
20110056155 | SECTIONAL RAIL SYSTEM AS BASE FOR A PLATE COVERING - The present invention concerns a sectional rail system which is constructed with the known outer rails with U-shaped cross-section and intermediate rails with C-shaped cross-section, and which is peculiar in that each of the retention means of the outer rail includes at least one stop pin which is disposed close to the inner side of the screw web of an outer rail, preferably two stop pins disposed opposite each other close to the inner side of the screw webs of the outer rail, where each stop pin furthermore is provided with a support flange for supporting an end part of the reinforcement web of the intermediate rail. The fastening means of the outer rail may thus include one, two or more stop pins, and one or more resilient lock pins. | 2011-03-10 |