16th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090094820 | Contractor Assembly With Arc Steering System - A contactor assembly includes a stationary contact, an arc contact, an arc arrestor, and a magnetic intensifier. The magnetic intensifier is constructed to be secured in generally close proximity to the stationary contact. During communication of power through the contactor assembly, the magnetic intensifier accentuates a magnetic field associated with the stationary contact and increases the magnitude of a magnetic force directed to the arc arrestor. A pair of arc guides extend along the magnetic intensifier and, cooperatively with the magnetic force, ensure efficient, repeatable, and expedient transfer of a circuit termination arc to the arc arrestor. Such a construction increases the operable range and lifecycle of the contactor by reducing the damage associated with propagation of the circuit termination arc. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094821 | PROCESS FOR FABRICATING A CLOTH-LIKE HEATING ELEMENT WITH TWO PAIRS OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS AND PARALLEL CIRCUITS - The present invention is a process for fabricating a cloth-like heating element with two pairs of electrical conductors and parallel circuits which are formed via a severing process. A pair of electrical conductors, which looks as a twin belt aligned in parallel, is fabricated on both edges of the heating element by the weaving process; Severing predetermined portions of the inner electrical conductor in order to increase the electrical resistance of heating wires, the pertinent heating wires are connected in series circuitry with each side of the outer electrical conductors; and the heating element is completed when the said process of series linkage is continuously carried out in parallel alignment in accordance with predetermined design. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094822 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD FOR PREPARING POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR SECONDARY BATTERY - A method for producing a secondary cell according to the present invention includes step (A) of putting a solution having an electrochemically reversibly oxidizable/reducible organic compound and a supporting electrolyte dissolved therein into contact with a positive electrode active material, thereby oxidizing or reducing the positive electrode active material; and step (B) of accommodating the oxidized positive electrode active material and a negative electrode active material in a case in the state of facing each other with a separator being placed therebetween, and filling the case with an electrolyte solution. By oxidizing or reducing the positive electrode active material, lithium ions or anions as the support electrode are incorporated into the positive electrode active material. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094823 | METHOD OF MAKING A MICROWAVE FIELD DIRECTOR STRUCTURE HAVING V-SHAPED VANE DOUBLETS - A method of making a self-supporting field director structure for use in heating an article in a microwave oven comprises in any operative order, the steps of:
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20090094824 | METHOD OF PRODUCING SUBSTRATE - The method of producing a substrate comprises the steps of: forming a through-hole in a base member; filling the through-hole with an insulating material; performing electroless plating to coat the surface of the base member, in which the through-hole has been filled with the insulating material, with an electroless-plated layer; applying photo resist on the electroless-plated layer formed on the surface of the base member; optically exposing and developing the photo resist so as to form a resist pattern coating an end face of the through-hole filled with the insulating material; etching an electrically conductive layer formed on the surface of the base member with using the resist pattern as a mask; and removing the resist pattern coating the end face of the through-hole from the base member with using the electroless-plated layer as a release layer. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094825 | METHOD OF PRODUCING SUBSTRATE - The method of producing a substrate comprises the steps of: forming a through-hole in a base member; plating the base member so as to coat an inner face of the through-hole with a plated layer; applying photo resist on the base member; optically exposing and developing the photo resist so as to form a resist pattern, which coats at least a planar area of the through-hole; and etching an electrically conductive layer formed on the surface of the base member. The resist pattern is formed so as to separate an area of exposing the conductive layer a prescribed distance away from an edge of the through-hole, and the prescribed length is longer than a distance of etching a side face of the conductive layer in the etching step. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094826 | CONTACTING COMPONENT, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND TEST TOOL HAVING THE CONTACTING COMPONENT - A contacting component has a probe contact formed by plating and adapted to be contacted with a target portion. The contacting component includes an insulating substrate, a conductive circuit formed on one surface of the insulating substrate, and the probe contact is made of a conductive material and formed on the other surface of the insulating substrate. The conductive circuit and the probe contact are electrically connected in a through hole penetrating the insulating substrate. The probe contact includes a bump contact of a convex shape, the bump contact is formed by plating and having a surface which has a shape of a semispherical protrusion to be contacted with the target portion. The bump contact is made of a material containing a metal and carbon, the content of carbon falling within a range between 0.2 at % and 1.2 at %, both inclusive. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094827 | Method of retrofitting an engine - A converter converts mechanical energy of a piston to and from electrical energy during each piston cycle. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094828 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HOLE CRACK REMOVAL - A method and apparatus for removing cracks on a gas turbine engine component includes mounting a first pivotable tool to a base, mounting a second pivotable tool to the first pivotable tool, and mounting a fixture holding the gas turbine engine component to the second pivotable tool. The first pivotable tool and the second pivotable tool are adjusted to position the gas turbine engine component in a desired orientation. A linear tool is then moved along an axis to machine at least one crack from a surface of the gas turbine engine component. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094829 | Method for ultrasonic peening of gas turbine engine components without engine disassembly - A method for peening a component of a gas turbine engine, or a module of a gas turbine engine, without removing the component from the assembled gas turbine engine or module includes blending the damaged area of the component, determining parameters for peening the damaged component, and peening the damaged component without removing it from the engine. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094830 | Valve for Controlling Gas Exchange, Especially in Internal Combustion Engines - A valve for controlling gas exchange, especially in internal combustion engines, comprises, at a valve stem, a stem end and at the other end thereof a valve cone. The valve cone and/or the valve stem are configured as hollow metal elements in such a manner that the hollow elements are entirely or partially filled with a metal foam. The interfaces between the metal and the metal foam are interlinked on the molecular level. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094831 | METHOD FOR RESTORING AIRFOIL CONTOUR ON INTEGRALLY BLADED ROTORS - An integrally bladed rotor includes a central hub and a plurality of airfoils or blades. The blades are repaired by rebuilding their surfaces beyond the original shape, such as by adding weld material. The contour of the blade is then returned to the desired shape using superabrasive quills. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094832 | Heat treating apparatus and method of using same - An apparatus and method for heat treating the welded area of a repaired gas turbine engine component uses first and second heating elements. The heating elements each include an insulating tube supported by a support rod and wrapped with a conducing wire. One of the heating elements is sized to fit inside a recess in the gas turbine engine component, adjacent to the welded area, while the second heating element is placed outside the recess, but also adjacent to the welded area, thereby heating the welded area from two sides. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094833 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING INK JET PRINT HEAD - The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an ink jet print head which allows an adhesive bonding a printing element substrate to a support member to be temporarily hardened efficiently and stably in a short time so as to achieve bonding with no air path or the like created at a bonding interface. Thus, electrothermal transducing elements in the printing element substrate generate heat to temporarily harden the adhesive. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094834 | Micro-fluid Ejection Device Having High Resistance Heater Film - A process for making a fluid ejector head for a micro-fluid ejection device. In one embodiment, the process comprises depositing a thin film resistive layer on a substrate to provide a plurality of thin film heaters. The thin film resistive layer comprises a tantalum-aluminum-nitride material consisting essentially of AlN, TaN, and TaAl alloys, and containing from about 30 to about 70 atomic % tantalum, from about 10 to about 40 atomic % aluminum and from about 5 to about 30 atomic % nitrogen. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094835 | Method of replacing supporting bearing for rolling roll - A supporting bearing is replaced with a new supporting bearing by conducting a first step and a second step. In the first step., an old inner ring before replacement is replaced with a new inner ring having an inner ring raceway diameter same as the old inner ring, and an axial length of an inner ring raceway face longer than the old inner ring so that a rolling roll is supported by this new inner ring in combination with an old outer ring and old cylindrical rollers. Thereafter, in the second step, the old cylindrical rollers are replaced with new cylindrical rollers having an axial length longer than the old cylindrical rollers, and simultaneously, the old outer ring is replaced with a new outer ring having an axial length of an outer ring raceway face longer than the old outer ring. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094836 | Portable wall framing fixture - The present invention relates to a portable framing fixture for fabricating wall frames. Pneumatically controlled clamping mechanisms retain and locate various components of a frame wall. Spring loaded locator pins allow for variations in openings in the frame wall and allow for various frame wall designs. An offloading system allows for removal of completed frame walls from the portable framing fixture. The portable framing fixture is mounted onto a wheeled axle assembly to allow for easy transportation of the portable framing fixture to different job sites. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094837 | Flush Cutter - A flush cutter, having a first gripper part, having a first blade part comprising a blade, a second gripper part, comprising a second blade part having a blade, a joint pivot-connecting the blade parts and having handle elements associated with the blade parts. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094838 | Saw Having a Storable Blade - A storable blade for use with a saw, such as a jigsaw. The blade has stored and operative positions. In the stored position, the blade is disposed in the housing, and in the operative position, the blade is in the cutting position. In either the operative or the stored positions, the saw blade is coupled with the jigsaw. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094839 | Electronic Utility Knife with Safety Reaction System - A hand-operated electronic utility knife includes electronics that utilize sensors to detect an unsafe condition, and a reaction system that automatically protects the user or another from the exposed blade upon detection of an unsafe condition. Preferred sensors typically include contact detection sensors, electromagnetic field sensors, Hall Effect sensors, infrared sensors, and sensors that utilize lasers to detect an unsafe condition. Reaction systems can include any suitable electromechanical and/or mechanical system capable of retracting the blade to a protected and safe condition, or covering the blade with a sheath or other protective blade covering. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094840 | Safety Cutter Apparatus - A cutter apparatus includes a housing, multiple tools mechanically coupled to the housing, at least one of the tools including a cutting device, and a slider and lock wheel mechanically coupled to the housing and configured to selectively release only one of the tools at a time from being secured within the housing. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094841 | BUSH CUTTER - A bush cutter for performing weed-cutting operations while suspended from the shoulders of an operator. The bush cutter is provided with an operating rod and an operating handle, which is provided midway along the operating rod in the longitudinal direction. The rearward rod-half of the operating rod between the operating handle and a motor has a curved part that curves laterally. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094842 | Device for Opening Envelopes - A device for opening an envelope is disclosed. In the envelope opening device of the present invention, when a user merely inserts an edge part of an envelope into a guide slot of a casing and pushes or pulls the envelope, the edge part of the envelope is precisely cut by a cutting means to a predetermined length while the edge part is supported and guided by a guide wall, which is provided inside the guide slot, and while the envelope is held and supported by a holding means such that it is prevented from undesirably moving. Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to precisely cut the edge part of the envelope to a minimum length. Furthermore, because the present invention does not require the user to pay much attention to the length of the edge part to be cut, there is an advantage in that the opening process is simplified. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094843 | Escape cap - Escape cap is a flashlight tail cap that comes to a conical point for use as a poking weapon for delivering a concentrated bruising striking force to a flesh-covered body and for breaking glass, or glass-type, windows for access into or egress from a vehicle or the like. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094844 | CONSTANT FORCE MECHANICAL SCRIBERS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS - A scribing system comprising a mounting mechanism, stylus, and force generating mechanism is provided. The mounting mechanism is configured to rotate an elongated object in such a manner that the object is subjected to a bow effect wherein a middle portion of the object bends relative to the end portions of the object. The stylus is for scribing the object at a position x along the long dimension of the object while the mounting mechanism rotates the object. The force generating mechanism is connected to the stylus so that the stylus applies the same constant force to the elongated object regardless of the position x along the long dimension of the object that the stylus is positioned, while the mounting mechanism rotates the object and thereby subjects the object to the bow effect, thereby scribing the object. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094845 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE MEASURING OF ANGLES OF WHEELS AND AXLES - Method and device for the measuring of angles of axles at which on the axle or wheel in question that is to be measured are arranged two with a camera registrable markers ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094846 | MAGNET ASSEMBLY - A magnet assembly is provided including a housing having a first end and a second end. A magnet is placed within a recess formed in the first end of the housing and a spring is positioned in at least a portion of the second end of the housing. A method of mounting a magnet assembly in a tool is provided. The method includes providing a magnet assembly including a housing having a recess formed in a first end of the housing and a spring positioned in a second end of the housing. The method further includes placing the magnet assembly into an opening defined in a tool and placing a magnet into the recess, and pressing the magnet against the spring to position the magnet within the tool. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094847 | INTEGRATED CALIBRATION SPHERE AND CALIBRATION STEP FIXTURE FOR IMPROVED COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE CALIBRATION - A method and apparatus for mounting a calibration sphere to a calibration fixture for Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) calibration and qualification is described, decreasing the time required for such qualification, thus allowing the CMM to be used more productively. A number of embodiments are disclosed that allow for new and retrofit manufacture to perform as integrated calibration sphere and calibration fixture devices. This invention renders unnecessary the removal of a calibration sphere prior to CMM measurement of calibration features on calibration fixtures, thereby greatly reducing the time spent qualifying a CMM. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094848 | Track Twist Monitoring - The twist of a railway track ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094849 | CONTOUR MEASURING PROBE FOR MEASURING ASPECTS OF OBJECTS - An exemplary contour measuring probe ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094850 | MEASURING DEVICE - A measuring device for determining compliance of a lacrosse stick is disclosed. The measuring device will make it easier and quicker for a user to check the compliance. The device may make it possible for a user to check multiple dimensions of a lacrosse stick at one time. For example, such a measuring device may be adapted to measure a first width, a second width, and a length of the lacrosse stick head. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094851 | MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - A measurement apparatus for measuring a distance between a base surface and an upper surface of a stepped structure of a workpiece. The measurement apparatus includes a supporting member having an upper surface for supporting the workpiece, a holding member fixed on the top surface, and a micrometer. The holding member includes a reference platform and a depression formed on the reference platform and facing the upper surface. The micrometer is fixed to the holding member and includes an extendable measuring shaft with a contacting portion extending out of the reference platform. The distance is measured by pushing the workpiece into the depression until the base surface make contact with the reference platform. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094852 | CLOTHES DRYER - A clothes dryer has a heat pump. In drying operation, that portion of an airflow path which is between a rotating container and an evaporator is opened and air in the rotating container is circulated through the airflow path. In cooling the place where the dryer is placed, a discharge airflow path running from that portion of the airflow path which is between the rotating container and the evaporator to the outside of the dryer is opened, and air introduced from an air inlet is passed through the evaporator and discharged from a discharge airflow path, and at the same time, a condenser is cooled by a cooling device. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094853 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOW-ENERGY IN-BIN CROSS-FLOW GRAIN AND SEED AIR DRYING AND STORAGE - This process embodies forcing air through grain and granular biological products using a high volume horizontal airflow from a central vertical pervious tube to one or more plenum chambers near the structure sidewall to dry or cool products. Cross-flow air movement can be supplied by either suction or pressure. This conditioning and drying method has advantages over conventional storage structures, especially where product depth is much greater than diameter. In this process, horizontal air typically moves only ⅓ to ⅙ of vertical distances. Horizontal airflow resistance through elongated seeds is 50-60 percent of vertical airflow. Power for horizontal airflow is typically 8-15% that of vertical airflow. Grain and seed drying costs will be 15-30% of high temperature drying. To enhance germination, storage and grain and seed quality, and to kill or exclude insect pests, ozone is applied to drying or aeration airstreams for treating stored products and storages. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094854 | HOUSEHOLD CLOTHES DRYING MACHINE WITH CLOTHES DISINFECTION CYCLE - Clothes drying machine comprising a drum holding the clothes to be dried, a first fan adapted to blow a first flow of drying air through said drum, and possibly a condenser adapted to condense the moisture out of the drying air exiting said drum. The machine is provided with a drying programme that includes a step involving an increase in the temperature of the air introduced in said drum, in which said temperature is increased to a value of at least 130° C. and held there for a pre-set period of time, and said temperature increase step is provided in the initial portion of the drying programme, when the moisture content of the clothes is not less than 20%. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094855 | THERAPEUTIC SHOE SOLE DESIGN, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND PRODUCTS CONSTRUCTED THEREFROM - A therapeutic device includes a supporting member that continuously and flexibly supports and bounds a plurality of small sized hard surfaced force members that support a user's foot during movement without clumping. The force members are slidable relative to each other and require no additional lubrication although dry or non-tacky liquid lubrication may be added. The support member is positioned on a support surface of a shoe sole and a shoe is constructed including the same. Alternative designs include structural members or positioning stitches relative to the supporting member minimizing undesirable movement of force members during use. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094856 | Integrated, cumulative-force-mitigating apparatus, system, and method for substantially-inclined shoes - A force-responsive, bladder filled with a flowable, non-gaseous material, and disposed mainly within a recess having an opening presented at a foot-engaging surface of a substantially-inclined, aesthetically-oriented shoe. A compliant, resilient lamina is typically disposed at the foot-engaging surface, overlying at least a portion the opening. In response to a force applied by a user's foot, the bladder deforms both downwardly away from relatively projecting and/or relatively unyielding, pressure-applying portions of the foot, and upward toward other portions of the foot, providing conformal support to the contour of user's foot and attenuating the effects of cumulative forces incurred by the foot. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094857 | Method and apparatus to stretch shoe uppers - An improved shoe stretching apparatus is configured to facilitate ready operation of the apparatus inside a shoe while minimizing the hand strength required to use the apparatus. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094858 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH TUBULAR SOLE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly includes a mat formed of at least one randomly dispersed extruded tubular member, each tubular member being hollow in an in-use condition in which the mat provides support for a user's foot. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094859 | FUNCTIONAL FOOTWEAR - The present invention relates to a functional footwear which comprises an sole having a toe-seating portion, whose height is higher than that of the remaining portion thereof other than the toe-seating portion, for allowing a user's toe to be seated thereon. The toe-seating portion of the sole of the functional footwear is formed higher than the remaining portion of the sole other than the toe-seating portion, so that toes of a walker are placed higher than the other portions of the sole of the feet of the walker, thereby obtaining an effect of the backward walking even when the walker walks forwardly. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094860 | Shoe with flexible plate - A shoe including an upper; a bottom located below the upper and facing the ground; and a flexible plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an interior portion and peripheral portions is disclosed. The flexible plate is positioned between at least a portion of the bottom and at least a portion of the upper. The peripheral portions are restrained from movement in a substantially vertical direction relative to the interior portion, so that the interior portion is capable of being deflected relative to the peripheral portions in a substantially vertical direction. The flexible plate has a width that is greater than one-half the width of the upper. At least one opening is in the bottom of the shoe. The lower surface of the flexible plate is in air communication with the outside of the shoe through the at least one opening in the bottom of the shoe. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094861 | ORTHOPEDIC FOOT APPLIANCE - An orthopedic foot appliance providing optimal and adaptable comfort and shock absorption while at the same time varying degrees of heel support, arch support and motion control depending on the foot type and footwear. The orthopedic foot appliance consists of a cushioning insole and a re-attachable support piece for attaching and re-attaching to the insole. The insole includes a trim line allowing the insole to be adapted to a three quarters length of a full insole. The three quarters length may extend form from the back of the heel to the metatarsal heads. The support component may be constructed from any of a group of materials including polyethylene, polypropylene and polypropylene incorporating glass or silica. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094862 | Heel stabilizer - The present invention relates to heel stabilizing technology that can be used on many kinds of footwear. This heel stabilizing technology can be incorporated during manufacture of the footwear. This heel stabilizing technology can also be manufactured as a separate component, and then added to many kinds of footwear. The heel stabilizer of the present invention increases the stability of the wearer when walking by minimizing the side-to-side teetering a person experiences when wearing flat heels to any height heel shoe, sneakers, boot, overshoe, galoshes or any combination thereof. Implementation of the heel stabilizing technology results in the heel of the footwear being set to a raised position and then flexed downward at heel strike. The resulting vertical stretch at the heel helps lessen side-to-side teetering of the wearer and thereby increases stability. The disclosed heel stabilizer includes at least one anchoring means, at least one heel lift means, a stretch segment, and a sole. An alternative embodiment includes an upper that conceals the structural features of the overshoe; a sole; a stay to center and stabilize the foot atop the shoe; and a well in the sole's heel to receive the high heel and the bottom of the stay component or, in an alternative embodiment, a hole in the sole so that the high heel and the bottom of the stay component penetrates the hole to form a watertight joint, the protruding heel cup then forms the visible sole of the overshoe. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094863 | Sandal with adjustable straps and interchangeable mix and match straps and insoles - A sandal comprised of layered footwear components includes a lower base, a middle member replaceable platform which secures the straps, and an upper member replaceable insole. A hollowed out center area creates a perimeter side wall on the top of the base into which the platform is stored. A frontal (toe area) and rear (heel area) ledge crosses the toe and heel areas of the superior base horizontally. The straps are attached to a platform and secured by a present choice of a hook and loop fastener. The front and rear of the platform is eased under the front and rear ledges on the base. A midpoint lock on the platform further secures the platform to the base. A final top layer insole is secured on top of the platform and under the overlapped straps and placed into the remaining hollow area of the base hiding the shoes components. The straps and insole cooperate to form a shoe upper for receiving the foot. Platforms and insoles are interchangeable to heel, flat or wedge style bases. Exchangeably connected straps to platforms are repeatedly adjustable in horizontal and vertical directions for comfort and mix and match to create many shoe styles. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094864 | Animal limb protective boot - A protective boot for an animal including a generally cylindrical leg portion having a top end and a bottom end and a top closure affixed to and circumscribing the top end of the leg portion that is drawn inward against the leg of the animal to protect against the infiltration of extraneous material into and against the self-removal of the protective boot by the animal. The base portion of the protective boot is sealed to the bottom end of the leg portion and is enhanced with a non-slip material to provide substitute traction for the animal. At least one strap is fixedly connected to the leg portion and is operable to reduce the diameter of the leg portion in the vicinity of the strap. The protective boot is sealed at each seam or point of attachment between elements so that the boot is waterproof. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094865 | WELTED WATERPROOF FOOT COVERING - A foot covering includes a sole unit, a shell unit, and a welt. The shell unit has a substantially horizontal bottom wall, a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, and a protrusion extending downwardly from the bottom wall and elongated along the peripheral wall. The welt is attached to the sole unit and the shell unit, and has an inner part connected to the protrusion, and an outer part sewn to the sole unit. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094866 | HOUSEHOLD PRESSING IRON HAVING AN IMPROVED CORD GUIDE DEVICE - Pressing iron having a body ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094867 | Compact rescue signal device - The Compact Rescue Signal Device is designed to help lost or stranded hikers. This device is approximately the size of a small flashlight and comes in a variety of colors. When activating the lever a 30 Mylar balloon imprinted with the letter SOS is filled by a lighter than air gas. From this stage the balloon can be deployed and become more visible on the attached 75 foot tether to aid in the quicker recovery of lost or stranded hikers and helping to lower cost of state and federal rescue operations. Also included is a reflective disk on the outer cap of this device to assist when needed. The design of operation is easily operated by children and adults and light enough to carry in a pant pocket or small daypack. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094868 | DECORATIVE BICYCLE FRAME - Kits for decorating a bicycle frame are provided. In one embodiment, the kits may comprise a decal, a bicycle frame, and an attachment point disposed on the frame wherein the decal is adopted to be removably attached to the bicycle frame at the attachment point. Alternatively, the kits may comprise a bicycle frame, and a decorable surface affixed to the bicycle frame wherein the surface is adopted to receive removable decorations. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094869 | ELECTRONIC TAG - The present disclosure relates to an electronic tag, and more particularly to an electronic tag including an insulating cap. When the electronic tag is being made, the insulating cap is arranged adjacent to heat-sensitive electronic components. The insulating cap protects the electronics from the heat generated when injection molding with hot plastic. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094870 | Beverage band - The invention provides a unique identifying device that differentiates identical or similar beverage containers. In the case of cans, bottles, boxes, or pouches, a highly preferred band composition is elastic alternated with other material, preferably ribbon that will accept printing or writing. The invention is further a set of such bands, each with its own design, placed around the outside of individual containers to enable users to distinguish their beverage from others that are in the same type of container. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094871 | WOODEN PATCH AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF USING LASER - The present invention relates to a wooden patch and a manufacturing method thereof using a laser. The wooden patch is adhered to clothes, shoes, and headgear as an accessory. In the manufacturing method, since a predetermined pattern is processed on the wooden patch by a laser, the wooden patch may be cut out without cracks or thermal transformation, raised and depressed portion may be variously formed, and grayscales may be realized. In addition, since a resin patch portion is provided to a rear surface of the wooden patch and the wooden patch is adhered to a product by a self-adhesive characteristic or a thermal process, a fabric panel may not be deteriorated, and a wearer may not be hurt. Further, environmentally-friendly beauty may be provided. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094872 | LASER WRISTBAND TAGS - The wristband system includes a tag having an identification area for receiving information associated with an object to be identified. A dual attachment mechanism is associated with the tag and generally includes a slit in the tag and an adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the tag. The wristband system further includes an elongated flexible strap having a fastener for retaining the strap in a closed loop configuration around the object to be identified. In turn, the tag is configured to fixedly attach to the strap by threaded engagement of the slit or retention by the adhesive. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094873 | Self-Laminating Hang Tag - A cushioned wristband includes a carrier having a multi-layered band portion and a strap sewn to the back of the band portion of the carrier. The band has a surface with loop material and the strap has a surface of hook material, the hook and loop surfaces being intended to secure the band in place as it is wrapped about a patient's appendage. The strap is appropriately sized to insert through one or both of two cinch slots of a self-laminating hang tag which may be printed with patient information and separated from a sheetlet or page sized business form processed through a printer for imaging of patient information thereon. The band portion of the carrier includes a cushioned layer of soft foamy or spongy material for contacting a patient's skin to thereby substantially eliminate any possibility for abrasion, rash, or other irritation or injury to the patient through wearing of the wristband. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094874 | Frame System - Disclosed is a frame system for displaying an item. The frame system includes a panel, a panel cover, a central viewing portion and a back sheet. The panel includes an inner periphery and an outer periphery. The inner periphery defines the central viewing portion. The panel cover may be disposed on a rear face of the panel and removably secured thereon by a first adhesive. A portion of a rear face of the central viewing portion in proximity to the inner periphery may be coated with a second adhesive. The back sheet may be disposed on a rear face of the central viewing portion and removably secured thereon by the second adhesive. Removal of the back sheet enables the item to secure to a rear face of the central viewing potion and removal of the panel cover enables in detachably mounting the frame system with the item on a surface. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094875 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING AMMUNITION SUPPLY IN A MAGAZINE - Systems and methods for tracking ammunition supply in a magazine are disclosed herein. A method for tracking a number of cartridges remaining within a magazine includes tracking an indicator strip coupled to a spring housed within a magazine housing, the magazine housing having the spring coupled at a first end to a follower and at a second end to a foot plate, the spring tangent to the foot plate. The method further includes selectively altering a number of cartridges in the magazine housing and monitoring an indicator window attached to the foot plate and configured to guide the indicator strip, the indicator strip aligned with a reference on the indicator window showing the number of cartridges remaining | 2009-04-16 |
20090094876 | Method and Apparatus for Fitting and Aiming a Firearm - An apparatus and method for aligning and aiming a firearm include a firearm alignment device. In an embodiment, the firearm alignment device includes a reflective surface. The reflective surface provides an image. The firearm alignment device also includes an opening in the reflective surface. A barrel of a firearm is disposable in the opening. In addition, the firearm alignment device includes a removeable band. The removeable band is horizontally disposed on the reflective surface. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094877 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MOVING DECOYS - An assembly and method for moving decoys is disclosed. The assembly includes one or more components for horizontally moving decoys floating on water, such that the decoys appear to be swimming. In addition, the device includes one or more component for rotating decoys, such that the decoys appear to be changing direction while swimming. For example, the assembly may include at least two posts connected by one or more slide rails. Each post includes a rotation initiation bar and a series of timing pins to engage a decoy carrier, which slides between the posts along the one or more slide rails. The decoy carrier is connected to pull lines, which are wound about a rotatable reel or spool. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094878 | Ice Fishing Device - Disclosed is an ice fishing device which holds a fishing rod in a bent position until a fish strikes the line. A trigger releases the tip of the fishing rod, and the rod tip snaps up and sets the hook. A jigging assembly imparts an up and down movement to the line and the attached hook, to attract fish to the hook and bait. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094879 | Fishing Lure - Disclosed are fishing lures formed from sheet material and having a cross-section which is generally a line. The lures are inexpensive, easy to manufacture, may receive a wide variety of surface treatments, and may be formed in a wide range of sizes. The “Mr. Humplay” lure has a slight asymmetry along the horizontal midline and a curved tail, which imparts a slight spiral to the overall shape and which produces a wobbling rotation and darting motion when pulled through the water and/or when subject to a current. The “Z-Bandit” includes fixedly oppositely turned vanes which produce body rotation and darting motion. The “Y-Belly” includes two mirror image wings connected to a triangular component and an upturned nose. The Y-Belly is more nearly symmetrical and produces a irregular wobbling and darting when pulled through the water and/or when subject to a current. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094880 | FISHING APPARATUSES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Fishing devices for use with a fishing line are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a fishing sinker includes a body and a connector. The body includes first and second portions. The first portion includes a hole that extends along an axis between first and second surfaces. The second portion defines a concave channel extending from the first body at an oblique angle with respect to the axis. The connector is rotatably positioned in the hole and couples the body to the fishing line. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094881 | Fishing Lure Case - The fishing lure case has a first half and a matching second half that form a cylindrical housing when in a closed position. A hinge is disposed on a lower edge of the case that serves to connect parallel longitudinal edges of the first half and the second half about which the case can be opened. A first arcuate flange extends from the first end of the first half and a matching second arcuate flange extends from the first end of the second half. Therefore, as the first half and the second half of the case are rotated about the hinge, the arcuate flanges encircle the fishing line so that the fishing line is secured and protected within the aperture. A plurality of ventilation apertures are disposed about the fishing lure case to allow air to circulate within the case and water to drain out. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094882 | POWERED TRIGGER SYSTEM FOR CAGE-TYPE ANIMAL TRAPS - A power trigger system for cage-type animal traps includes a catch member, a movable latch and a spring operable between the catch mechanism and the latch feature to exert a force tending the latch feature toward powered disengagement from the cage door. A corresponding method of triggering a cage trap to catch an animal is provided. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094883 | INSECT TRAP AND METHOD OF ATTRACTING INSECTS - An insect trap ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094884 | TERMITE STATION WITH REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE - A replaceable cartridge has a generally tubular sidewall constructed of a termite resistant material and an interior chamber. The sidewall has an upper end and an open lower end. An aggregation member is separate from the sidewall and positionable at least in part within the interior chamber of the sidewall generally adjacent the lower end thereof to at least in part close the lower end of the sidewall. The aggregation member is configured to define at least one opening through which termites enter the interior chamber of the sidewall through the lower end thereof. The aggregation member is constructed of a termite edible material. A bait matrix is separate from the aggregation member and disposed within the interior chamber of the sidewall intermediate the aggregation member and the upper end of the sidewall. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094885 | FUEL COMPOSITIONS - Reaction products of an acidic organic compound, a boron compound, and an alkoxylated amine and/or alkoxylated amide. Also disclosed are lubricating oil compositions and fuel compositions containing the reaction products. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094886 | LOW-VISCOSITY ESTER MIXTURES - The invention relates to the preparation of low-viscosity ester mixtures for transesterification of vegetable or animal fats or oils with monofunctional esters. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094887 | Methods and compositions for improving stability of biodiesel and blended biodiesel fuel - Methods and compositions for improving stability of biodiesel fuel. The methods comprise adding to said biodiesel fuel, an effective amount of a combined treatment that includes a (I) hindered phenol and (II) a Mannich reaction product. The compositions comprise I and II dissolved or dispersed in an organic solvent. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094888 | Agricultural growth control apparatus and method - A device for controlling growth patterns of lower limbs of a tree or shrub is formed from a sheet of a flexible material having first and second edges such that deforming the sheet to place the first and second edges in contact produces a hollow, tapered device. The device has a first end opening and a second end opening that is larger than the first end opening. The sheet preferably has a plurality of elongate passages near the first end opening arranged to define a plurality of tapered end portions. A fastening device may be used for connecting portions of the first and second edges together such that the agricultural growth control device may be assembled around a tree trunk adjacent the lower limbs of the tree. A tying device fastened around the tapered end portions secures the agricultural growth control device to the tree. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094889 | Aquatic plant stands - The present invention is draft to corrosion resistant aquatic plant stands, planters, and aquatic animal stands comprising a platform assembly, for use in a shallow body of water. In a preferred embodiment, the legs of the stands of the present invention are adjustable, particularly preferably independently adjustable to permit the platform assembly to be stably and substantially horizontally oriented in use, despite irregularities on the bottom of the body of water. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094890 | CHEMICAL APPLICATION LINE - A chemical application line is provided having a core chemical application carrier to dispense a desired chemical into a target environment over a period of time. The chemical application line includes a degradable film or paper covering the carrier to provide protection from the chemical when handling. The chemical application line also includes a degradable rope surrounding the carrier to provide strength and durability to the line. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094891 | Process For Contacting a Hydrocarbon and an Oxygen-Containing Gas With a Catalyst Bed - The present invention relates to a process for contacting a hydrocarbon and an oxygen-containing gas with a catalyst bed in a reactor at a space velocity of at least 10,000 h | 2009-04-16 |
20090094892 | Commingled coal and biomass slurries - An energy efficient process for converting biomass into a higher carbon content, high energy density slurry. Water and biomass are mixed at a temperature and under a pressure that are much lower than in prior processes, but under a non-oxidative gas, which enables a stable slurry to be obtained containing up to 60% solids by weight, 20-40% carbon by weight, in the slurry. The temperature is nominally about 200° C. under non-oxidative gas pressure of about 150 psi, conditions that are substantially less stringent than those required by the prior art. In another embodiment, the biomass water slurry can be mixed with a coal water slurry to further optimize the carbon content and pumpability of the biomass slurry. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094893 | Method and Device for Optimised Fluidised Bed Gasification - Method and device for the gasification of feed to form synthesis gas, with a gasifier comprising at least one pulse heater, and with a fluidised bed in the gasifier, in which the fluidised bed is kept in motion in a controlled manner by means of a feed nozzle introducing steam and/or synthesis gas and/or fine dust into the reactor such that the reaction zone is increased. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094894 | Method and Apparatus for Producing a Hydrogen-Containing Gas - A process and apparatus for producing a hydrogen-containing gas in a reformer where a furnace, which is independent of the reformer, heats the effluent from a prereformer prior to reacting the prereformer effluent in the reformer. The prereformer effluent may be heated in a heat exchange tube in the furnace where the heat exchange tube is positioned in the furnace to preclude direct radiation from any flames in the furnace thereby preventing local overheating of the heat exchange tube and preventing carbon formation in the heat exchange tube. Fuel and oxidant gas may be introduced into the furnace with significant excess oxidant gas, having a stoichiometric ratio of 1.8 to 2.8 for controlling the temperature of the heat exchange tube. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094895 | STOPPER STRUCTURE OF WINDOW REGULATOR FOR VEHICLE - A stopper structure of a window pane includes a pane holder attached to a lower portion of the window pane a guide rail along which the pane holder is movable, and a stopper block attached to the guide rail. The stopper block is configured to interfere with the pane holder to limit a range of motion of the pane holder along the guide rail. The stopper block may include a main part and a protrusion, protruding from the main part. The protrusion may be riveted into a hole in the guide rail, and the main part may interfere with the pane holder. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094896 | Apparatus for wind protection of building openings - A retaining bar for securing position of a protective panel within a recess of a building, such as a window frame or a door frame. The retaining bar has two telescopically engageable portions, which are tensioned in the frame. Each retaining bar member carries a resilient pad, which contacts the window or door frame once the bar members are extended to fit tightly within the flame. A threaded rod of one of the mounting assemblies allows tightening of the retaining bar in the frame. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094897 | LIFTGATE HYDRAULIC CLOSURE CYLINDER - A liftgate system may include a closer cylinder assembly for use in opening and closing a deck. The closer cylinder assembly may have a hydraulic fluid portion on one side of a piston and an air (or other gas) portion on the other side of the piston. The deck is closed using hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic fluid portion to move the piston in one direction. The deck is assisted in opening using gas pressure in the gas portion to move the piston in another direction. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094898 | Assembly of Cam-actuated Brake in Locking Shoe for Tilt Sash - An assembly of a cam and a tilt lock in a shoe for a tilt sash includes retainer tabs disposed near the cam to trap movable brake pads between the tabs and a shoe wall so that the brake pads can move apart in response to pivoting of the cam to a locked position and can move back toward each other to an unlocked position while remaining effectively retained by the tabs. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094899 | Linear Weatherstripping and Dust Plugs Having Multidirectional Flexibility - Linear weatherstrips and dust plugs ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094900 | METHOD OF FORMING A POLYUREA POLYURETHANE ELASTOMER CONTAINING CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING PAD - A method of forming a chemical mechanical polishing pad includes providing a first reactant including an isocyanate functional polyurethane prepolymer at a temperature above about 60° C., providing a second reactant including a diamine at a temperature above about 100° C., impingement mixing the first reactant and the second reactant within an impingement mixer to begin formation of a polyurea polyurethane elastomer, wherein the mixing is at a ratio of the first reactant to the second reactant of about 3:1 to about 6:1, casting the polyurea polyurethane elastomer that is formed from the mixed first and second reactants; and forming the polyurea polyurethane elastomer into chemical mechanical polishing pad dimensions. The polyurea polyurethane elastomer may further be provided with surface grooves and can be used as a single layer pad or formed into various stacked pad arrangements. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094901 | CMP Polishing Liquid and Polishing Method - A CMP polishing liquid being capable of using in a chemical mechanical polishing comprising of: a first chemical mechanical polishing step of polishing a conductive substance layer of a substrate having an interlayer insulation film containing convex and concave regions on a surface thereof, a barrier layer coating along the surface of the interlayer insulation film, and the conductive substance layer coating the barrier layer while filling the concave regions, and thus exposing the barrier layer in the convex regions; and a second chemical mechanical polishing step of exposing the interlayer insulation film in the convex regions by polishing the barrier layer exposed in the first chemical mechanical polishing step; characterized in that a difference (B)−(A) is 650 {acute over (Å)} or less,
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20090094902 | Grinding Tools that Contain Uniform Distribution of Abrasive Grits and Method of Manufacture Thereof - The present invention relates to a method of uniformly distributing abrasive grits on grinding tools. It can be applied in the cutting, grinding segments of diamond tools, which are typically used in cutting and drilling various hard and fragile materials, such as granite, marble, concrete, asphalt, etc. The present invention provides a template, the template designed based on the arranging requirement of abrasive particles such as diamond grits. The template can adsorb only a single layer of abrasive particles and is then placed onto a sheet, where the diamond grits are pressed into the sheet, with the diamond grits distributed uniformly on the sheet. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094903 | PROFILING TOOL USING ULTRA-HARD SINTERED BODY AND ELASTIC MATERIAL, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A profiling tool using an ultra-hard sintered body and an elastic material, and a method of producing the tool is provided. The profiling tool, used for grinding brittle workpieces, is produced by embedding ultra-hard sintered bodies in an elastic material such that the sintered bodies form a specific pattern, thus improving the grinding performance and lengthening the life span of the tool. The profiling tool includes a rotary metal body and a grinding part provided on the outer surface of the metal body. The grinding part is produced by embedding the ultra-hard sintered bodies in the elastic material such that the sintered bodies form a predetermined unit pattern and maintain a predetermined angle relative to the rotating direction of the tool. The metal body has both a shaft hole and a plurality of water outlet holes passing through the metal body outwards in radial directions from the shaft hole. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094904 | METHOD FOR BUILDING OVER AN OPENING VIA INCREMENTAL LAUNCHING - Methods and systems for building a stress ribbon structure over an opening via incremental launching are disclosed. Temporary support structures are constructed adjacent to a permanent support structure. The stress ribbon structure is constructed in a staging area and in sections that are suspended between the temporary support structures. Anchorage panels at each end of a section engage a blister on the temporary and permanent structures. This arrangement allows completed sections to be launched from the temporary support structure onto and along the permanent support structure. Sections are individually constructed and launched and adjacent sections abut along a lateral edge. Adjacent sections are aligned by adjusting tension in integral support cables and their ends pivot or rotate about the blisters via a bearing system with both rotational flexibility and low friction to support sliding in the direction of launching. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094905 | Structural Display having Adjustable mounting Widths for use in a Retail Environment - Overhead truss assemblies for use with retail displays are provided. The assemblies include multiple trusses that are parallel to and spaced from each other, spanning overhead or otherwise elevated and connecting merchandise display racks on opposing sides of an aisle or aligned with and atop a single merchandise display rack. The trusses have horizontal truss segments and define variable mounting widths. The variable mounting widths are established with one or more connector assemblies that cooperate with and move longitudinally along the horizontal truss segments. Each connector assembly includes a captured plate that is slidingly housed inside of the horizontal truss segment, and an insert connected to and moving in unison with the captured plate. Moving the connector assembly inwardly toward a middle portion of the truss defines a relatively narrower mounting width, whilst moving the connector assembly outwardly toward an end of the truss defines a relatively wider mounting width. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094906 | SEISMIC ISOLATION APPARATUS AND STRUCTURE HAVING SEISMIC ISOLATION APPARATUS - To provide a seismic isolation apparatus which, as well as widening an applicable shaking range, can be easily configured and is low in height, a seismic isolation apparatus is configured of a low friction combination formed by a point contact between a planar hard plate base, which has a surface on which are disposed at least three convexly curved projections of a uniform height, and a glide plate which is a smooth, hard, flat plate. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094907 | STEP FOR MODULAR STAIRCASES AND RELATIVE STAIRCASE - A step for modular staircases, preferably produced by moulding using a thermoplastic technopolymer, comprises at least a main body ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094908 | Flexible Fire-Resistant Thermally Insulated Composite Structures - The instant invention includes a flexible fire-resistant thermally insulated composite structure designed in some embodiments to pass through an opening. The structure may be self-supporting due to the stiffness of various layers, and battens may contribute to the self-supporting capacity of the structure. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094909 | Enclosure panel isolation system - An enclosure panel isolation system which provides an enclosure configured from a plurality of enclosure panels each capable of receiving a removably securable isolation panel. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094910 | Sealing Joint For A Window Assembly - A sealing joint for a window assembly is including a screen and a window pane covering the screen is provided. The sealing joint includes an actuator for positioning the window pane between the open and closed positions, a plate mounted to the window assembly, the plate lying substantially in the plane of the screen, the plate comprising an opening. The sealing member also includes a sealing member being sized and shaped so as to cover the opening, the sealing member being adapted to slide over the plate while maintaining contact therewith and continuing to cover the opening. The sealing member includes an aperture being shaped and sized so as to receive the actuator therewithin. The actuator extends through the opening and the aperture. A window assembly comprising the sealing joint and a kit for a sealing joint are also provided. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094911 | FLY-BY-BOX - A non-metallic electrical box, composed of a hard and durable plastic material, molded and shaped into a housing of two sections, that when installed onto a wall stud, becomes a receptacle for installing an electrical switch, outlet or other electrical device in the first section, and the second section, being that part of the box that attaches to the stud, becomes a cavity or channel by which other unrelated wiring can pass through the box along the center line of the stud in a neat and more efficient and direct manner, as opposed to the currently acceptable practice of looping the wires around the box. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094912 | HEAD-OF-WALL FIREBLOCK SYSTEMS AND RELATED WALL ASSEMBLIES - The invention disclosed herein is directed to a fire retardant head-of-wall assembly configured to seal a linear head-of-wall construction joint or gap when exposed to a heat source such as a building fire. The inventive fire retardant head-of-wall assembly comprises a header track having an elongated intumescent strip affixed lengthwise on at least one of the outer sidewall surfaces of the header track. When exposed to a heat source such as a building fire, the intumescent strip is able to expand so as to at least partially fill the head-of-wall construction joint or gap; and in so doing, retard or prevent the spread of smoke and fire. The inventive fire retardant head-of-wall assembly has been certified as complaint with respect to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.'s standards set forth in its Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems—UL 2079. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094913 | PANEL FOR OFFICE WORKSTATION - The invention comprises a panel for mounting on a support frame of a wall assembly for a workstation, comprising: a) a substantially planar core member having a front layer and a rear layer each attached to a central lattice structure to form a plurality of closed geometric cavities with the core member, b) a sound-deadening layer, overlying the front layer, and c) a decorative layer overlying the sound deadening layer. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094914 | PULTRUDED BUILDING PRODUCT - A building product is configured for attachment to a surface of a building. In one example, the building product includes a siding product including a first side and a second side. In one example, the siding product is a pultruded product. A first engagement feature is disposed on or near the first side. A second engagement feature is disposed on or near the second side. The second engagement feature is configured to selectively frictionally engage with the first engagement feature of another similar siding product such that any curvature in the siding product increases frictional engagement between the siding product and the other similar siding product. In one example, the building product includes a spacer clip for attachment of the building product to the surface of the building. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094915 | Modular building units - Presented is a modular building unit that includes a top end with a top surface, a bottom end with a bottom surface; a first plate assembly embedded in the top end, and a second plate assembly embedded in the bottom end. The first plate assembly includes a first plate with a threaded hole, a plurality of anchoring rods coupled to the first plate and embedded in the top end, and a threaded rod mated with the threaded hole. One end of the threaded rod is embedded in the top end and the other end extends out of the top end. The second plate assembly includes a second plate with an unthreaded hole, and a plurality of anchoring rods coupled to the second plate and embedded in the bottom end. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094916 | Masonry wall tension device and method for installing same - Masonry walls of buildings supported on concrete foundations are strengthened against destructive wind and seismic forces by spaced elongated members inserted inside the hollow masonry walls. The spaced elongated members are secured to the continuous masonry bond beam and the foundation. Tension means at the top of the masonry wall make the elongated members taut creating a continuous tension load path from bond beam to the foundation. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094917 | LANDSCAPING SYSTEM - A construction apparatus including a body having a front, a rear, a top, a bottom, and first and second opposite sides. The front has a front surface having a plurality of block images configured to generally depict a plurality of courses of blocks, each of the courses having a respective course width. The first and second sides have generally complementary step shapes including at least two rises and at least one run between the rises, each rise being about equal to one of the course widths or a sum of a plurality of the course widths. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094918 | Tile for synthetic grass system - A tile for use in a synthetic grass system. The tile is intended to be laid in the center of an area upon which the synthetic grass assembly will be installed. This allows additional tiles to be installed in a faster amount of time by creating two areas from which the tiles may be installed. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094919 | System and Method for Floor Covering Installation - Connectors for joining adjacent modular floor covering units. The connectors include a film and an adhesive layer coated on one side of the film. To install tiles using the connectors, a first tile is placed on the floor and a connector is positioned so that the adhesive layer faces upward and does not contact the floor. The connector is typically positioned so that only a portion of the adhesive layer adheres to the underside of the tile, leaving the remainder of the connector extending from the underside of the tile. Tiles are then positioned adjacent the first tile so that a portion of the connector adheres to the adjacent tiles. In this way, the connectors span adjacent tile edges. The tiles are assembled on a underlying flooring surface without the need to attach them to the floor surface. Rather, the tiles are linked to each other with the connectors, so that the tiles create a floor covering that “floats” on the underlying floor surface. | 2009-04-16 |