18th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140115846 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TAMPONS WITH CONTACT ELEMENTS - A method of manufacturing a tampon includes transporting a web of material in a machine direction. The web of material has a base web and an absorbent web. The absorbent web has a free end and a bonded end wherein the bonded end is bonded to the base web. The free end of the absorbent web is moved in spaced relationship with the base web. The base web is bonded to a substrate. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115847 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TAMPONS BY FORMING A SOFTWIND WITH CONTACT ELEMENTS - A method of manufacturing a tampon generally comprises forming a softwind including a core and a cover overlying and at least in part covering the core. The cover carries an absorbent web having a free end and a bonded end wherein the free end is capable of moving relative to the cover. The softwind is passed through a transfer assist device to facilitate the transferring of the free end of the absorbent web without the absorbent web becoming misaligned relative to the cover. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115848 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CARBON-FIBER-PRECURSOR ACRYLIC FIBER BUNDLE - A steam-drawing apparatus has supply roll | 2014-05-01 |
20140115849 | METHOD FOR FLOW CONTROL - A mechanical amplifier and method for converting a small motion amplitude to a larger motion amplitude are disclosed. The method includes using two or more beams which are connected in series at angles to each other. Undesirable movements arising in the structure are absorbed by the structure through torsion. Each beam is a mechanical motion amplifier, and by connecting these in series, the total amplification is the product of the amplification of the comprised beams. The disclosure also pertains to a device comprising two or more beams connected together at an angle of 90 degrees in one embodiment. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115850 | AUTONOMOUS CRAWLING ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - An automated motorized device may be configured to move on a structure for use in assembling of the structure. The automated motorized device may comprise an end effector configured to perform a plurality of assembling related functions; a first movement assembly, comprising a first plurality of dual function movement components; a second movement assembly, comprising a second plurality of dual function movement components; and a pivoting component connected concentrically to the end effector, and to at least one of the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly. Functions of each dual function movement component may comprise adhering and gliding; and during movement of the automated motorized device, one of the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly is secured to the structure while the other one of the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly moves over the structure. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115851 | FOLDING KNIFE WITH REPLACEABLE BLADE - A knife is provided that includes a replaceable blade element. The knife employs a blade carrier that is fixedly interconnected to or foldable with respect to a handle. The blade carrier selectively receives the replaceable blade element that is locked into the blade carrier by way of a hook and movable pin combination. The replaceable blade element is designed to be inserted within the blade carrier quickly, easily, and safely. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115852 | INTEGRATED CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention generally provide a containment system having integrated bubble tight-dampers. In another embodiment, the containment system includes an integral auto-scan mechanism disposed in the housing of the containment system so that a filter element, disposed in the housing, may be leak tested without accessing the interior of the housing. In yet another embodiment, a method for testing a filter disposed in a containment system includes challenging an upstream side of a filter element disposed in a housing of the containment system with a test aerosol, and automatically moving a probe disposed within the housing to obtain samples for leak testing. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115853 | Method of Repairing, Splicing, Joining, Machining, and Stabilizing Honeycomb Core Using Pourable Structural Foam and a Structure Incorporating the Same - A method of the present disclosure includes of repairing a core stiffened structure with structural foam. Another method includes splicing core members together using structural foam. Another method includes joining a core member to a structure using structural foam. Another method includes using structural foam to stabilize a core member during a machining process. Another method includes stabilizing a core member with structural foam to prevent the core member from crushing in autoclave pressure. The present disclosure further includes a core stiffened structure have a core member with structural foam therein. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115854 | METHODS FOR COLD SPRAY REPAIR - Methods for aircraft component repair and reclamation are provided. Cold spraying aircraft panels include identifying a fastener hole in an aircraft panel in need of repair, capturing the location of the fastener hole, and depositing cold spray material about the fastener hole for reclaiming the aircraft panel. Any excess material may be removed. Cold spraying hydraulic lines includes identifying a surface of the hydraulic line in need of repair, aiming a cold spray nozzle at the surface of the hydraulic line and depositing a cold spray material on the surface of the hydraulic line. Excess cold spray material may be removed as needed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115855 | WIRE SEPARATING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of separating wires from a wire bundle includes positioning a cable with a wire bundle at a wire separating area, positioning a gas nozzle at the wire separating area, and directing gas flow at the wire bundle to separate the wires from the wire bundle. A wire separating system is used to separate wires and including a cable holder having a fixture holding a cable with a wire bundle extending into a wire separating area. The system includes a gas nozzle at the wire separating area that directs gas flow into the wire separating area at the wire bundle. The gas flow separates individual wires from the wire bundle. A wire gripper is provided at the wire separating area. The wire gripper grasps the separated wire from the wire bundle. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115856 | HIGH-SPEED LOADING/UNLOADING OF OBJECTS - The present invention relates to methods and an apparatuses for loading and unloading objects into/from corresponding cavities in holders at a high count rate. For loading, a plurality of objects are present on an object path which mutually converges with a holder path. For unloading, the object path mutually diverges from the holder path. Integration of this method and apparatus respectively into a method of manufacturing unleaky containers and a corresponding apparatus for leak testing containers is also proposed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115857 | CLAMPING METHOD AND CLAMPING DEVICE - Provided are a clamping method and a clamping device that enable automatic mount and fixation of a boot to a constant velocity universal joint with a band. A boot band ( | 2014-05-01 |
20140115858 | Systems and Methods to Determine the Condition of a Battery - Systems and methods for determining the damage level of a battery are provided. An exemplary method includes measuring a terminal voltage of the battery over time while discharging the battery at a predetermined current; calculating a slope of a natural logarithm of a rate of change of a first voltage of the battery over time based on the terminal voltage of the battery; and comparing the calculated slope to a threshold slope that is based on measurements of a plurality of similar batteries with known conditions. The first voltage of the battery may correspond to a voltage across an RC component of an equivalent circuit model for the battery. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115859 | ARRANGEMENT WITH A METAL PIPE AND A CONNECTING ELEMENT, AS WELL AS METHOD OF MOUNTING THE CONNECTING ELEMENT - An arrangement is provided for a helically undulated pipe made of metal, which has an end face extending along a turn of the thread of its undulation and a connecting element to be fastened to the pipe. The connecting element includes a pipe piece which has a helically extending inner surface corresponding to the turn of the thread of the undulation of the pipe. The pipe piece is mounted on the pipe in the undulation of the pipe. A metal ring is arranged on the pipe piece, where the pipe piece has sections with different inner diameters arranged one behind the other in the axial direction. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115860 | MULTIFUNCTION LEGS FOR AUTONOMOUS CRAWLING ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT - An automated motorized device may be configured to move on a structure for use in assembling operations thereon. The automated motorized device may comprise a plurality of multifunction movement components, which may be attached to one or more movement assemblies. Functions of each multifunction movement component may comprise adhering and moving. The adhering function may be performed using sealing element, which may be used to create seal between corresponding multifunction movement component and structure. The moving function may be performed using a rolling element, which may be configured to allow rolling on the structure. In some instances, one or more of the multifunction movement components may be configured to also provide floating function, which may be performed, e.g., mechanically or pneumatically. In some instances, three non-floating multifunction movement components may be configured to form a triangle, to enable maintaining contact with the structure, including when traversing compound surfaces. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115861 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR DETACHABLY FIXING PARTS OF CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS TOGETHER - A device for fastening or securing constructional elements includes a fixing member and a support. The fixing member includes a rod and radially outwardly projecting locking arms, placed at the extremity of the rod, and the support having a cut-out with cut-out sections extending radially outwards from a centre of symmetry of the support. The support further includes locking projections formed between the cut-out sections, the locking projections having a spring plate portion and a latching portion. The spring plate portions are set at an angle to a plane of an upper surface of the support and are provided with a socket shaped to receive and be engaged with part of the locking arms. The locking arms are adapted to be guided axially through the cut-out and rotated to effect latching behind the locking projections. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115862 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT BED SIDE GUARD DEVICE - The present invention is an adjustable height bed side guard device and method to reduce the risk of a child from falling out of bed while sleeping and help wean or transition a child away from needing a bed side guard. The bed side guard height can be adjusted and reduced or raised in set time intervals, providing a simple, step-by-step process to help a child become confident as well as subconsciously accustomed to being in a bed. The device comprises at least one elongated bolster with two or more connected layers that are assembled on top of a conventional mattress and secured in operative position along one side of the mattress by a conventional mattress pad or fitted bed sheet covering the mattress and the bolster and is tucked under the mattress. Multiple devices may be used to provide further security on all sides of a bed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115863 | ROBOT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSED PRODUCT - To automatically perform an attachment work of a material supply to a target object, a robot system includes a robot provided with a body, a first arm provided for the body and having a plurality of joints, a second arm provided for the body separately from the first arm and having a plurality of joints, and hand units respectively provided for the first arm and the second arm. The robot holds one of a plurality of types of workpiece components using the hand units of the first arm and the second arm at the same time, and the remaining type of the workpiece components is held and carried by the hand unit of the first arm or the second arm. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115864 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY OF ABRASIVE BLAST RESPIRATOR - Embodiments of methods of assembling an abrasive blast respirator are disclosed. The method may comprise removably attaching an exhalation valve into an exhalation valve port of a facepiece, removably installing the facepiece into a hood, removably attaching a filter to a first inhalation valve, where the first inhalation valve is coupled to the facepiece, and removably attaching a breathing hose to a second inhalation valve, where the second inhalation valve is coupled to the facepiece. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115865 | HAIR CLIPPER BLADE GAPPING TOOL - A blade gapping tool for setting the gap of a hair clipper bladeset, the blade gapping tool including a base, a locking member, an adjustable boss and an adjuster. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115866 | PRESSING DEVICE - A chain-like pressing device and a method of using same for press joining a tubular or hose-shaped workpiece with a fitting and/or a ferrule is provided. The device at least two pressing members interacting over the circumference in the radial direction. The pressing members can move relative to each other in the circumferential direction at their interacting surfaces that transmit the pressing force. The interacting surfaces enclose an angle of less than 180° therebetween. The pressing device includes a plurality of pressing members forming a first linkage for enclosing the workpiece, at least one of the pressing members transmits pressing force only by pressure or tension application through a further first pressing member. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115867 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF STONEWORK INSTALLATION - A system and method of attaching a natural stone to a wall surface includes attaching a piece of natural stone to a base plate so as to leave at least a portion of the base plate uncovered by the piece of natural stone and attaching the base plate to the wall surface with a fastener extending through the uncovered portion of the base plate. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115868 | Coupling System to Reduce Vibration - In various implementations, a coupling system may be utilized to couple part(s) and/or reduce the transfer of vibration between coupled parts. The coupling system may include a nut with an annular recess, a damper, and/or a fastener. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115869 | Apparatus and Method for Remote Fastener Installation - A tool configured to install and torque multiple fasteners, such as nuts and/or bolts, positioned in confined and/or hard to reach areas. The tool includes a body portion, a plurality of fastener retainers, and a structure which permits both the remote tightening and torquing of such fasters. The tool also provides an actuator for the remote release of torque loads which may build up in the fastener retainers during such torquing of the fasteners. The actuator includes a lever arm pivotally connected to the body portion and a cam that is rotatable between a first position and a second position. A linkage is engaged by the cam and urges the lever arm to a torquing position upon the cam being in the first position and to a torque release position upon the cam being in the second position. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115870 | Bushed and In-Line Threaded Multi-Purpose Hole and Plug - A locator bushing is used in combination with a receiving member, such as a fixture plate. The locator bushing is a single integral item having a driver portion and a threaded portion to locate and position devices in relation to the receiving member. The driver portion includes a first locating surface and a drive element. The first locating surface locates the locator bushing in the receiving member. The drive element is configured to receive a rotational force to rotate the driver portion. The threaded portion releasably engages the receiving member and is used to position the locator assembly within the receiving member. The driver portion includes a second locating surface to selectively locate and position an insert device relative to both the locator assembly and the receiving member. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115871 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCALE-UP OF CONTINUOUS FLOW REACTORS - A method is disclosed for the seamless scale-up of a micro reactor process, to transfer lab test to a pilot or production unit, the process comprising the steps of using a wall material for the lab reactor with a thermal conductivity lower than 3 W/m-K, and using a wall material for the production reactor with a thermal conductivity higher than 5 W/m-K. According to one preferred embodiment, the velocity is kept constant, and the height of the channel is determined, in order to keep the volumetric heat transfer properties constant, according to the formula: wherein H | 2014-05-01 |
20140115872 | Fusion of Multiple Imaging Planes for Isotropic Imaging in MRI and Quantitative Image Analysis using Isotropic or Near-isotropic Imaging - In accordance with the present invention there is provided methods for generating an isotropic or near-isotropic three-dimensional images from two-dimensional images. In accordance with the present invention the method includes, obtaining a first image of a body part in a first plane, wherein the first image generates a first image data volume; obtaining a second image of the body part in a second plane, wherein the second image generates a second image data volume; and combining the first and second image data volumes to form a resultant image data volume, wherein the resultant image data volume is isotropic or near-isotropic. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115873 | MICRO-ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SWITCH BEAM CONSTRUCTION WITH MINIMIZED BEAM DISTORTION AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING - Disclosed is a micro-electro-mechanical switch, including a substrate having a gate connection, a source connection, a drain connection and a switch structure, coupled to the substrate. The switch structure includes a beam member, an anchor and a hinge. The beam member having a length sufficient to overhang both the gate connection and the drain connection. The anchor coupling the switch structure to the substrate, the anchor having a width. The hinge coupling the beam member to the anchor at a respective position along the anchor's length, the hinge to flex in response to a charge differential established between the gate and the beam member. The switch structure having gaps between the substrate and the anchor in regions proximate to the hinges. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115874 | SOLDER SUPPLY METHOD AND SOLDER SUPPLY APPARATUS - Provided is a solder supply method of supplying, onto a mask sheet, solder to be printed on a printed circuit board. The method includes calculating an amount of solder supplied for a plurality of points in an X direction that is a lengthwise direction of a squeegee, and changing the amount of solder supplied at each point in the X direction based on a result of the calculation. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115875 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STATOR OF ELECTRIC ROTATING MACHINE - A method of manufacturing a stator of an electric rotating machine is provided. The stator includes a plurality of teeth radially extended from a yoke portion formed by stacking steel sheets, a stator core having an insulating film on a surface of the teeth, and a winding portion including a plurality of layers of a power generating coil wound around each of the plurality of teeth. The method includes: a step of forming an insulating coating film by impregnating the power generating coil in a lower layer portion of the winding portion with a varnish using a liquid-type thermosetting resin, thereafter covering the power generating coil in a surface portion of the winding portion with a thermally meltable powder resin, and melt-bonding and thereafter curing the powder resin; and a step of curing the varnish that is performed simultaneously with the step of forming an insulating coating film. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115876 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEGMENT COIL - A manufacturing method of a segment coil includes i) bending a wire assembly in which a plurality of conducting wires are twisted together in a manner such that the conducting wires are able to slide with respect to one another, and ii) compression molding the bent wire assembly. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115877 | METHODS OF MAKING A CELL STACK FOR AN ELECTRICAL PURIFICATION APPARATUS - An electrical purification apparatus and methods of making same are disclosed. The electrical purification apparatus may provide for increases in operation efficiencies, for example, with respect to current efficiencies and membrane utilization. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115878 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR TOUCH SCREEN PANEL - In one aspect, a method of manufacturing a touch screen panel including forming sensing electrodes for touch sensing on a substrate; forming metal patterns for electrical connection of the sensing electrodes on the sensing electrodes; forming a first protective layer including any one of silicon nitride (SiN) and silicon oxide (SiO) on the metal patterns; and forming a second protective layer including the other of the silicon nitride (SiN) and the silicon oxide (SiO) on the first protective layer is provided. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115879 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SEPARATOR FOR NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE ELECTRICITY STORAGE DEVICES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE ELECTRICITY STOREAGE DEVICE - Provided is a separator for nonaqueous electrolyte electricity storage devices that includes an improved porous epoxy resin membrane. At least one compound selected from a carboxylic acid, a carboxylic acid salt, a carboxylic acid anhydride, and a carboxylic acid halide, is brought into contact with a porous epoxy resin membrane, and thus hydroxyl groups contained in the porous membrane are reacted with the compound to produce carboxylic acid ester bonds. As a result of this treatment, the amount of active hydroxyl groups present in the porous epoxy resin membrane is reduced, and the porous epoxy resin membrane becomes suitable as a separator for nonaqueous electrolyte electricity storage devices. An epoxy resin sheet yet to be made porous may be subjected to reaction with the compound. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115880 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LIQUID ELECTROLYTE BATTERY - The invention relates to a method for making an electrolytic battery which is preferably used in movable facilities such as cars, boats and planes. The method comprises the following steps: inserting of intermixing plates | 2014-05-01 |
20140115881 | MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR FLATTENED TUBE FINS - A flattened tube fin manufacturing apparatus includes: a press apparatus; an inter-row slit apparatus forming metal strips of a product width that are arranged in the width direction; a first feeding apparatus feeding the metal strips cut by the inter-row slit apparatus downstream; a cutoff apparatus that cuts the metal strips formed by the inter-row slit apparatus into predetermined lengths to form flattened tube fins; and a second feeding apparatus that feeds the flattened tube fins downstream. The plurality of metal strips outputted from the inter-row slit apparatus advance into the cutoff apparatus after entering a downwardly sagging state. The flattened tube fin manufacturing apparatus further includes a control unit controlling a feeding amount of the second feeding apparatus based on a feeding amount of the first feeding apparatus. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115882 | TWO-PART ELECTROTRANSPORT DEVICE - A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. The device comprises two parts, which are assembled by a user prior to use. A first part contains a power supply and circuitry for the device; and a second part comprises electrodes and reservoirs containing the therapeutic agent to be delivered. The action of combining the two parts of the device causes the two parts to be irreversibly coupled together, completes an electrical connection between the two parts, and closes one or more switches, thereby connecting a power source, such as a battery, into the device's circuitry, thereby powering the device on so that it is ready for use. The device can then be attached to a patient, who can operate the device by pressing a button in a proper sequence. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115883 | AQUEOUS CHEMICAL LEAK DETECTION CABLE - Disclosed are aqueous chemical leak detection cables that provide protection to sensor wires by using a conductive polymer coating that is resistant to corrosion by aqueous chemicals. In addition, non-conductive, liquid pervious layers may surround one or more of the sensor wires to assist in preventing false detection of an aqueous chemical leak as a result of various non-liquid contaminants. The non-conductive, liquid pervious layer may comprise spirally wrapped or braided, non-hygroscopic, non-conductive monofilament fibers, or a continuous, non-conductive pervious coating. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115884 | ELECTRO-OPTIC DISPLAYS, AND MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - An electro-optic display is produced using a sub-assembly comprising a front sheet, an electro-optic medium; and an adhesive layer. An aperture is formed through the adhesive layer where the adhesive layer is not covered by the electro-optic medium, and the sub-assembly is adhered to a backplane having a co-operating member with the aperture engaged with a co-operating member, thus locating the sub-assembly relative to the backplane. In another form of electro-optic display, a chip extends through an aperture in the electro-optic medium and adhesive layer. In a third form, the aforementioned sub-assembly is secured to a backplane and then a cut is made through both backplane and sub-assembly to provide an aligned edge. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115885 | Flexible Circuit Electrode Array - Polymer materials are useful as electrode array bodies for neural stimulation. They are particularly useful for retinal stimulation to create artificial vision, cochlear stimulation to create artificial hearing, or cortical stimulation many purposes. The pressure applied against the retina, or other neural tissue, by an electrode array is critical. Too little pressure causes increased electrical resistance, along with electric field dispersion. Too much pressure may block blood flow. Common flexible circuit fabrication techniques generally require that a flexible circuit electrode array be made flat. Since neural tissue is almost never flat, a flat array will necessarily apply uneven pressure. Further, the edges of a flexible circuit polymer array may be sharp and cut the delicate neural tissue. By applying the right amount of heat to a completed array, a curve can be induced. With a thermoplastic polymer it may be further advantageous to repeatedly heat the flexible circuit in multiple molds, each with a decreasing radius. Further, it is advantageous to add material along the edges. It is further advantageous to provide a fold or twist in the flexible circuit array. Additional material may be added inside and outside the fold to promote a good seal with tissue. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115886 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MARKING SUBSTRATE AND PLACING COMPONENTS FOR HIGH ACCURACY - A method and system for pre-marking a substrate to provide a visual reference enabling repetitive and accurate component placement on one or more substrates. The method for marking includes determining a first location on a substrate for placing a component relative to a cut outline of the substrate. The method includes placing a fiducial at a second location on the substrate to provide a known dimensional reference to the first location, such that the fiducial and the first location are configured to be in a field-of-view of a component placement machine. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115887 | AQUEOUS CHEMICAL LEAK DETECTION CABLE - Disclosed are aqueous chemical leak detection cables that provide protection to sensor wires by using a conductive polymer coating that is resistant to corrosion by aqueous chemicals. In addition, non-conductive, liquid pervious layers may surround one or more of the sensor wires to assist in preventing false detection of a aqueous chemical leak as a result of various non-liquid contaminants. The non-conductive, liquid pervious layer may comprise braided, non-hygroscopic, non-conductive fibers, or a continuous, non-conductive pervious coating. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115888 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CHIP SUPPORT BOARD STRUCTURE - A method of manufacturing a chip support board structure which includes the steps of forming a metal substrate structure, forming a photo resist pattern, etching the metal substrate structure to form a paddle, removing the photo resist pattern, pressing an insulation layer against the paddle, polishing the insulation layer, forming a circuit layer and forming a solder resist is disclosed. The metal substrate structure is formed by sandwiching a block layer with two metal substrate layers, multilayer. The metal substrate structure is etched under control to an effective depth such that each paddle thus formed has the same shape and depth. Therefore, the method of the present invention can be widely applied to the general mass production processes to effectively solve the problems in the prior arts due to depth differences, such offset, position mismatch and peeling off in the chip support board. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115889 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A LAMINATE CIRCUIT BOARD - A method of manufacturing a laminate circuit board which includes the sequential steps of metalizing the substrate to form the base layer, forming the first circuit metal layer, forming at least one insulation layer and at least one second circuit metal layer interleaved, removing the substrate, forming the support frame and forming the solder resist is disclosed. The laminate circuit board has a thickness less than 150 μm. The support frame which does not overlap the first circuit metal layer is formed on the edge of the base layer by the pattern transfer process after the substrate is removed. The base layer formed of at least one metal layer is not completely removed. The support frame provides enhanced physical support for the entire laminate circuit board without influence on the electrical connection of the circuit in the second circuit metal layer, thereby solving the warping problem. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115890 | LOCATOR AND WIRE STOP DEVICE, HAND OPERATED CRIMPING TOOL, METHOD FOR POSITIONING AND RETAINING A CONNECTOR, AND SYSTEM - A locator and wire stop device arranged to be mounted on a hand operated crimping tool outside of and adjacent to a crimp opening defined by crimping dies on the hand operated crimping tool and arranged to locate and retain at least one crimpable connector part between at least two crimping dies of the hand operated crimping tool. The locator and wire stop device includes a positioning mechanism for cooperation with a connector comprising the crimpable connector part, an axially protruding connection part, and an intermediate connector body comprising a transversal protrusion. The positioning mechanism comprises a pivotable connector and wire stop element, a first resilient locator element and a second locator element. The first resilient locator element has respective through holes arranged to receive and radially retain the connection part of the connector. During a crimping operation, the first resilient locator element abuts against an axial end of the transversal protrusion of the connector body and the pivotable connector and wire stop element axially blocks the other axial end of the transversal protrusion of the connector body, thereby positioning and retaining the connector in the crimping tool. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115891 | CONNECTOR TERMINAL PREPARATION METHOD - A connector terminal preparation method includes the step of preparing a metal socket having a base and a cylindrical body extended from the base and then making a through hole on the base in communication with the inside of the cylindrical body and then electroplating a metal coating layer on the inner and outer surfaces of the base and cylindrical body of the metal socket, and the step of employing a mechanical processing process to deform the base of the metal socket and to have the through hole of the metal socket be fully enclosed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115892 | METHODS FOR TESTING TURBINE BLADES - Methods for testing turbine blades. One method for testing turbine blades includes measuring dimensions of each of a first set of turbine blades. The method also includes testing airflow through first openings in each of the first set of turbine blades to determine airflow properties of each of the first set of turbine blades. The method includes determining a relationship between the dimensions and the airflow properties of each of the first set of turbine blades. The method includes measuring dimensions of each of a second set of turbine blades. The method also includes determining airflow properties for each of the second set of turbine blades based at least partially on the dimensions of the second set of turbine blades and the relationship. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115893 | REDUCED-PRESSURE TREATMENT SYSTEMS WITH RESERVOIR CONTROL - A reduced-pressure system for delivering reduced pressure for medical purposes to a desired site and to receive fluids in one instance includes a reservoir having an interior space operable to contain the fluids. A reduced-pressure delivery conduit is placed in fluid communication with the interior space for delivering the reduced pressure to the desired site. A source conduit and a pressure sensor conduit are placed in fluid communication with the interior space. A pressure sensor is placed in fluid communication with the pressure sensor conduit. A reduced-pressure source is placed in fluid communication with the source conduit. A reduced-pressure control unit is associated with the pressure sensor and the reduced-pressure source and is operable to receive pressure data from the pressure sensor and supply data from the reduced-pressure source and to determine when a reservoir-full/blockage condition exists. Other systems and methods are presented. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115894 | DUAL FUNCTION MOVEMENT COMPONENT FOR AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS - A pneumatic device may be configured and used to provide multiple movement related functions, such as in an automated assembly system. The pneumatic device may comprise a chamber; a sealing element configurable to contact a surface, to enable creating a seal around the chamber by application of pneumatic suction into the chamber; a biasing element configurable to push the sealing element away from the surface; and a pneumatic cushion configurable to expand by application of pneumatic inflow, thus urging the pneumatic device away from the surface. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115895 | Method for Producing a Component or a Component Composite Consisting of a Plurality of Components, Using a Camera for Detecting the Position of a Component - A method produces a component, particularly a body component for a vehicle, or a component composite consisting of several components. The steps include forming a metal plate in a forming tool, particularly in a deep-drawing die, producing a reference marking at a predefined location of the metal plate, rough positioning of the formed metal plate by a positioning device such that the reference marking is situated in a predefined space area, identifying the reference marking of a position recognition device, such as a camera system, the position recognition device generating position data corresponding to the position of the reference marking, positioning of a first fixing element at the location of the reference marking based on the position data by an electronically controlled positioning device, and connecting the first fixing element with the formed metal plate, particularly by welding. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115896 | Circumferential Movement Device - The invention relates to circumferential movement field, including all circumferential movement devices such as transport vehicle, toy vehicle, space vehicle, blender etc, especially for energy-saving vehicles utilizing force of gravity. The energy-saving vehicle utilizes force of gravity as driving force, the vehicle body connects with the wheel by swing structure method or eccentric swing structure to utilize force of gravity more efficiently. The invention also provides solutions about two-wheel gravitational vehicle and multi-wheel vehicle and train connected by integrated vehicles or two-wheel vehicles. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115897 | BATTERY OPERATED RAZOR - Handle is provided for battery operated razors. In some implementations, the handle includes a simple, efficient mechanism for both securing a battery cover to the handle of a razor and at the same time providing a high reliability electrical contact between the battery and electronics of the razor. The mechanism includes a closing system, including a first conductive component slidably attached within the battery cover and biased toward a predetermined axial position, and a second conductive component secured to the interior wall of the grip portion. The first conductive component is configured to interact with the second conductive component and move axially within the battery cover during engagement of the battery cover with the grip portion. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115898 | SPRING-ASSISTED FOLDING KNIFE - A method of operating a spring assisted folding knife includes the steps of: providing a spring assisted folding knife including a handle, a blade, a transfer bar assembly contained in a transfer bar assembly recess, a helical spring, and a coiled torsion spring; and pivotally moving the blade to overcome a blade closed bias force provided by the helical spring pressing against the transfer bar assembly followed by a blade opened bias provided by the coiled torsion spring, or to overcome a blade opened bias provided by the coiled torsion spring followed by a blade closed bias force provided by the helical spring pressing against the transfer bar assembly. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115899 | FOLDING KNIFE WITH MECHANISM TO REPOSITION BACK BAR - A folding knife having a back bar configured to engage the tang portion of a blade. A release member mechanism is utilized to engage the back bar to apply force thereto to at least partially disengage the back bar from the tang portion of the blade for purposes of repositioning the blade with respect to the handle. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115900 | FOLDING KNIFE WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - The present application concerns embodiments of a folding knife. In one representative embodiment, a folding knife comprises a handle comprising an inner liner portion and an outer panel, the inner liner portion including a locking member that is operable to move between an unlocked position and a locked position. The folding knife further comprises a blade having a tang portion pivotally connected to the handle, the blade being operable to pivot relative to the handle about a pivot axis extending through the tang portion between a closed position and an open position. The tang portion can be configured to engage the locking member when the blade is in the open position and the locking member is in the locked position. The folding knife also comprises a lever member pivotally mounted to the locking member that is operable to pivot between a first position and a second position. The lever member can be configured to block the locking member from moving from the locked position to the unlocked position when the blade is in the open position. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115901 | HAIR CLIPPER APPARATUS WITH BLADE ASSEMBLY - A hair clipper apparatus includes a housing and a blade assembly mountable to the housing. The blade assembly includes a first blade member having a plurality of first teeth with each said first tooth defining a first longitudinal axis of symmetry and a first primary cutting edge and a second blade member having a plurality of second teeth with each second tooth defining a second longitudinal axis of symmetry and a second primary cutting edge. Each second tooth may have a recessed segment adjacent the second primary cutting edge dimensioned to collect hair disposed between the first and second primary cutting edges. The first blade member and the second blade member are adapted for relative reciprocal movement to cut the hair collected within the recessed segment. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115902 | GARDEN SHEARS - Garden shears has a pair of overlapped engaging members, an anvil, a blade plate and two operating arms. The engaging member has a plurality of positioning apertures, at least two pivoting apertures, and a containment space. The engaging member has two parallel protruding strips which form a guiding track in between. The blade plate has a positioning slot, a blade and an extending portion. A plurality of driving teeth are formed at two sides of the extending portion. A limiting member is respectively mounted onto both sides of the extending portion and slidably engages with the guiding track of the engaging member. The operating arm has a connecting aperture at one end, and a driving portion adjacent to the connecting aperture. An arced section with the driving portion is provided with corresponding teeth, and another of the operating arm is provided with a handle. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115903 | VEGETATION CUTTING DEVICE - A vegetation cutting device comprising a housing rotatably coupled to a shaft; a cutting head comprising a rotary cutting means for cutting vegetation, the cutting head being coupled to the shaft and being arranged to move between an edging mode in which the rotary cutting means rotates in a substantially vertical plane and a trimming mode in which the rotary cutting means rotates in a substantially horizontal plane; a motor mounted in the housing, the motor being arranged to drive the rotary cutting means; and a switching means mechanically coupled between the housing and the shaft and arranged to be actuated when the shaft rotates relative to the housing thereby changing the speed of the rotary cutting means when the cutting head moves between the edging mode and trimming mode. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115904 | ROTARY CUTTING HEAD SYSTEM - A rotary cutting head system for a vegetation cutting device comprising; a cutting filament insert having a cutting filament and an anchor mounted thereto, the anchor having a protruding element; a cap comprising a base; a peripheral wall having at least one through hole for receiving the cutting filament; and a slot mounted on the cap for retaining the protruding element of the anchor wherein when the cutting filament insert is mounted in the cap, the protruding element of the anchor is configured to slide into the slot and to prevent lateral movement of the anchor towards the at least one through hole and to allow the anchor to slide along a path substantially parallel with the axis of rotation of the rotary cutting head. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115905 | Kind of chain saw - A chain saw comprising a main body, a shell, a motor, a motor output shaft, a cutting element, a supporting plate and a handle; the shell is provided on the main body; the motor is mounted inside the shell; the motor output shaft is used for driving the cutting element to rotate; the handle is mounted to a rear end of the main body via a connection tube; the chain saw also comprises a lever rod on the main body; the lever rod is movably connected to an upper protection panel and a lower protection panel both disposed on a front end of the main body; the supporting plate is fixedly connected to the front end of the main body and accommodated between the upper protection panel and the lower protection panel; the lever rod and the lower protection panel are connected with each other via a connection mechanism. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115906 | POWER ACTUATED WHEEL CLAMP - A wheel clamp attaches to a vehicle wheel for performing a wheel alignment on the vehicle. The wheel clamp has a body for supporting a target or measuring head, and three elongated arms mounted to the body. Each arm has a gripping portion for gripping the tire's tread surface. A self-centering linkage has enmeshed gears that, when rotated, cause the elongated arms to simultaneously proportionally move relative to the clamp body. An attachment interface mechanically connected to the self-centering linkage is configured to engage with a rotational actuator. Alternatively, the wheel clamp includes an actuator mechanically coupled to the self-centering mechanism. Activation of the actuator causes the gripping portions of the arms to engage and grip the tire tread surface and tighten the clamp onto the tire. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115907 | PIPE AND CONDUIT ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A laser alignment device for use with rigid tubing of varying diameters, such as electrical conduit or plumbing piping. An embodiment of the laser alignment device includes a slide mechanism with a number of measurement indicator markings on at least one face. The slide mechanism allows the laser position to be adjusted depending on the diameter of the tubing. The primary function of the alignment device is to produce a laser beam at or near the dead-center of the tubing as it is being installed. This allows the installer to quickly ensure that existing or new sections of tubing are installed correctly and in-line. A plurality of mirror attachments may be used to alter the direction of the laser beam for turns or bends in the run of the length of tubing. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115908 | Wall Frame Marking Tool - A wall frame marking tool comprises a pair of arm members, a pair of sliders, and a pair of retainers. The arm member comprises a base, a slider receiver and a pivot portion. The base is a single elongated flat bar a The slider receiver comprises edge beading, a slider receiver, a plurality of notches, a straight line beading, and a slot. The pivot portion comprises a pivot area having two bumps and a plurality of grooves, a triangular-shaped beading, a straight line beading, and edge beading. The slider comprises a base edge beading, two lips, a straight line beading, and a positioner. The retainer has a bulge, two legs, and two notches. Two arm members are pivotally connected and jointed by overlapping their pivot areas by that two bumps of one arm member are inserted into two of the grooves of the other arm member. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115909 | PEDAL MEASUREMENT GAUGE - An apparatus and method for measuring pedal distances within a vehicle. The apparatus includes a first block for engaging an accelerator pedal. The first block includes a first receptacle for receiving a first measurement device and a second receptacle including slidable and rotatable engagement for receiving a second measurement device. The first measurement device measures pedal stroke and the second measurement device measures distance. The apparatus further includes a second block for engaging a brake pedal. The second block includes a receptacle including slidable engagement for receiving a third measurement device. The third measurement device measures distance, either between pedals or between a pedal and a reference surface in the vehicle. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115910 | ROTARY ENCODER - A rotary encoder includes a rotatable conductor and first and second signal contacts. The rotatable conductor includes a first contact finger that slides on a track which is at least a part of a circle having a center point as a center thereof; and second contact finger that slides on the track and is located at an angular position different from an angular position of the first contact finger. The first signal contact is disposed on the track, and is configured to output a signal according to an angular position of the rotatable conductor about the center point. The second signal contact is disposed on the first track, and is configured to output a signal according to the angular position of the rotatable conductor about the center point. The second signal contact is electrically independent of the first signal contact. This rotary encoder includes a small number of tracks, and accordingly has a small size. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115911 | Position Measuring System - A position measuring system includes a first portion and a second portion, which can be moved relative to the first portion. The first portion has a material measure having a multiplicity of markings that are each able to assume two different values. A number m of directly successive markings codes a respective explicit absolute position along the material measure, and a number m−1 of directly successive markings does not code an explicit absolute position. The second portion has a scanning device having a number k of individual sensors for scanning a number n of directly successive markings. The scanning device is functionally connected to an evaluation device in order to ascertain the position of the second portion relative to the first portion. The condition n>m is satisfied, and the evaluation device is configured to recognize a scanning error in the scanning device. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115912 | Measurement Tool - A measurement tool | 2014-05-01 |
20140115913 | LAUNDRY MACHINE HAVING A DRYING FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a laundry machine having a drying function for drying an object to be dried, especially clothes. The laundry machine according to one embodiment of the present invention may be a circulating drying machine that supplies the hot air to an object to be dried, so as to remove water, and then condenses the water from the hot air and heats the condensed water to supply the heat to the object to be dried. At this time, condensing may be carried out using natural convection. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115914 | DESOLVENTIZER TOASTER - An improved desolventizer toaster. The invention includes a housing. Within the housing, a first set of trays and a second set of trays are mounted. The first trays and second trays are disposed such that they are generally vertically spaced from one another and in a generally parallel disposition with respect to each other. Means for mixing vapors are provided, and they are positioned in a vapor mixing zone which is intermediate the first set of trays and second set of trays. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115915 | COAT HANGER FOR CONVEYOR BELTS - A Conveyor Belt Coat Hanger for Shirts and other Clothing includes a Hook, a First Member, a Second Member, a Third Member, and a Collar Bar. This Conveyor Belt Coat Hanger for Shirts and other Clothing is used so that a dry cleaning facility can maintain the structural integrity of the collars of the shirts while economizing spatial considerations. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115916 | Method of Controlling a Rotatable-Drum Laundry Dryer and a Rotatable-Drum Laundry Dryer Implementing the Method - A method is provided for controlling a drying operation of a rotatable-drum laundry dryer ( | 2014-05-01 |
20140115917 | RAISING APPARATUS FOR CLEANING PORTION IN CLEANING TOOL AND RAISING METHOD FOR CLEANING PORTION IN CLEANING TOOL - A raising device for a cleaning part in a cleaning tool and a raising method for a cleaning part in a cleaning tool are provided. The raising device is capable of raising the fibers of the cleaning part to a state in which waste can be collected. A raising device for raising the fibers in a fiber layer constituting a cleaning part in a cleaning tool is configured by providing a blowing part which blows compressed air at the fiber layer to raise the fibers of the fiber layer. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115918 | ARRANGEMENT FOR REMOVING WATER FROM AN EQUIPMENT SPACE - Exemplary embodiments are directed to an equipment space that is a closed space provided with electrical equipment and an air dryer condensing the moisture of the air in the equipment space into water. A system for removing water from the equipment space includes a porous element having a capillary structure and being located in an outlet opening of the equipment space. The porous element is connected such that water condensed by the air dryer is directed to a first inner surface of the porous element. The capillary structure of the porous element is configured to propogate water from the inner surface of the porous element to an outer surface of the porous element. The outer surface of the porous element is configured to release water to ambient air outside the equipment space. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115919 | WOOL DRYER BALL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A dryer ball is provided for use in a clothes dryer to reduce clothes drying time. The dryer ball has a substantially spherical wool body and a substantially uniform distribution of wool fibers therethrough. The body has a volume in the range of about 600 cm | 2014-05-01 |
20140115920 | Apparatus for Damping an Applied Force - An apparatus comprises a first portion comprising a generally flexible material formed in a generally planar rectangular shape. A second portion comprises the generally flexible material formed in the generally planar rectangular shape. The first portion and the second portion are joined to form a V-shaped structure. The first portion and the second portion are configured to be joinable to a surface of at least one structure for damping an applied external force | 2014-05-01 |
20140115921 | HEEL CHANGER APPARATUS - In one embodiment of the invention, heel changer apparatus includes: a shoe including a shoe hole; a locking mechanism configured to removably couple a first heel to the shoe, wherein the locking mechanism includes a connector bolt; wherein the first heel includes a first connector slot; wherein the connector bolt is configured to be removably inserted into the shoe hole and into the first connector slot; and wherein the connector bolt, the shoe hole, and the first connector slot are configured to be the locking mechanism that removably couples the first heel to the shoe. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115922 | Smooth Shoe Uppers And Methods For Producing Them - Shoe uppers having smooth seams and methods for producing them are disclosed. In one embodiment the upper uses thermoplastic seam tape which forms bonds between contiguous upper sections after being subjected to heat and/or pressure. In another embodiment, different parts of the shoe can be joined using hidden seams. Close seams can also be covered with a transfer material adapted to give the interior and/or exterior of the upper a smooth surface. In yet another embodiment, a method is disclosed which allows three-dimensional upper sections to be bonded on a last using thermoplastic seam tape. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115923 | MATERIAL FOR SHOE UPPER - Described are materials for a shoe upper, in particular for soccer shoes, with a particularly low weight. The material includes an inner polyurethane layer, an outer polyurethane layer, and a textile reinforcing layer. The textile reinforcing layer is arranged between the inner polyurethane layer and the outer polyurethane layer. The inner polyurethane layer and the outer polyurethane layer comprise thermoset polyurethane. The textile reinforcing layer comprises apertures through which the inner polyurethane layer and the outer polyurethane layer are connected to each other. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115924 | Decorative ankle shoe Accessory - The Decorative Ankle Shoe Accessory accents the ankle and shoe together as one with a decorative accent extending from the ankle to the top of the shoe. The decorative piece can be changed to other decorative pieces as the person desires. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115925 | Sole Structure with Alternating Spring and Damping Layers - A sole structure may include multiple macrolayers. Each of those macrolayers may include a spring plate and a layer of damping material. Macrolayers may be bonded or otherwise fixed relative to one another and provide constrained layer damping in response to impact forces occurring as a result of activity of a wearer of an article of footwear incorporating the sole structure. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115926 | Athletic Shoe with Retractable Sole - A shoe to be worn by a user may include a bottom portion of the shoe, an upper portion of the shoe, and a roller guide to movably connect the bottom portion of the shoe to the top portion of the shoe. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115927 | BOOT SYSTEM WITH DECORATIVE INSERTS - Systems and articles of manufacture are provided for a footwear system including a boot or other type of shoe comprising one or more insert sleeves configured to receive one or more decorative and/or exchangeable inserts. In one embodiment, an insert sleeve may encircle a calf portion of a boot to receive an insert overlapped in the insert sleeve to create a cylindrical shape. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115928 | Article Of Footwear With Customizable Stiffness - An article of footwear with customizable stiffness is provided. The article of footwear in the form of a snowboard boot is provided with stiffness elements that are inserted within retaining enclosures disposed on either side of an inner liner of the snowboard boot. Depending on the level of stiffness of the stiffener element, or lack thereof, different flex profiles having varying degrees of stiffness are available to the wearer to customize the stiffness of the snowboard boot when secured within a binding. A kit of parts is also disclosed that includes a pair of boots and two sets of interchangeable stiffener inserts to allow a wearer to customize the stiffness of the boots as desired. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115929 | BASE FOR A SKI BOOT AND SKI BOOT INCORPORATING SUCH A BASE | 2014-05-01 |
20140115930 | BASE FOR A SKI BOOT AND SKI BOOT INCORPORATING SUCH A BASE | 2014-05-01 |
20140115931 | Cleat Attachment System - A traction cleat attachment system for footwear that engages with a single click. The system comprises a cleat and a receptacle. The cleat includes a central stud with screw threads spaced about the outside surface of the stud. The receptacle includes a threaded annulus on a base for receiving the central stud of the cleat. The cleat also includes a collar coaxially surrounding the central stud with splines projecting from the interior collar surface. The threaded receptacle annulus is surrounded by two sets of alternating teeth projecting from the outside surface of the annulus. One of the set of alternating teeth have an upper surface at an angle with the base. Thus, the user obtains positive feedback that the cleat and socket have mated correctly. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115932 | Removable Footwear Cleat with Cushioning - A removable cleat for footwear. The cleat includes a disc with opposing faces. A shoe coupling element is attached to one face of the disc. The other disc face supports a cushioning layer. Traction elements are supported by the cushioning layer. When a user steps on a surface wearing a shoe outfitted with these cleats, the resilience of the cushioning layer at once both lessens the impact of the traction elements on the ground surface and lessens the reaction force on the user's foot transmitted through the shoe's outsole. The user's comfort is thereby enhanced. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115933 | Air and Steam Snow Rake - A snow rake used to clear snow or ice from roofs, with air or steam assistance, respectively. A system comprising a rake head, at least one extension tube, a control handle, two pressurized supply lines, wherein the pressurized supply lines carry a fluid, and a fluid source. A rake head comprising a platform, a blade, at least one pressurized transport feed line, at least one nozzle, a tubular connecting column and a quick release connector. When used in air assistance mode, the snow rake lifts snow from the roof prior to clearing the snow with the blade. When used in steam assistance mode, the snow rake melts ice dams on the roof. The system can further comprise a yoke and additional extension tubes, wherein the yoke acts as a fulcrum for the system to facilitate ease of use in air or steam assistance modes. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115934 | AIR SCOOP - According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a device for directing air flow to at least one engine component of a vehicle carrying a snowplow, the device comprising at least one air inlet; at least one conduit, the conduit in fluid communication with the at least one air inlet; and a connector having at least a first opening in fluid communication with the at least one conduit, the connector having a second opening adapted for fluid communication with the at least one engine component to allow air flow from the at least one air inlet to reach the at least one engine component, the at least one air inlet and the second opening being laterally displaced relative to each other along a short axis of the vehicle. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115935 | SYSTEM FOR CHANGING THE APPEARANCE OF FRAMED COMPONENTS - A framing system having a base panel assembly configured so that an ornamental/informational object can be incorporated into the base panel assembly so as to be viewable from in front thereof. A frame extends around a peripheral region of the base panel assembly. Connectors on the base panel assembly and frame cooperate so as to allow the base panel assembly and frame to be: a) moved from a separated relationship relative to each other into an operatively joined relationship; and b) releasably maintained in the operatively joined relationship as an incident of the base panel assembly and frame changing from the separated relationship into the operatively joined relationship, without requiring use of any separate fasteners, once the operatively joined relationship is achieved. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115936 | UPPER RECEIVER AND HAND GUARD WITH CABLE ROUTING GUIDE - A monolithic upper receiver/hand guard is provided for use with a firearm. The monolithic upper receiver/hand guard can include an upper receiver section, a hand guard section, and an interrupted optics rail extending along the top of the upper receiver section and the hand guard section. Cable routing features can be defined in the hand guard section and/or the upper receiver section for helping to control wires and cables extending from or between peripheral devices and accessories, which can be mounted on the monolithic upper receiver/hand guard. The cable routing features can include one or more crossover cable guides disposed in respective channels in the interrupted optics rail. The crossover cable guide can include one or more grooves for receiving a portion of a cable passing from one side of the monolithic upper receiver/hand guard to the other for connecting two peripheral devices, for example. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115937 | FIREARM SECURING DEVICES - Various embodiments of a firearm securing device are disclosed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115938 | Quick Detach Barrel Mounting System - A quick-detach barrel mounting system for removing and attaching a barrel to a receiver of a firearm. The quick-detach barrel mounting system can include a barrel nut having a body defining an axial bore. A proximal end of the barrel is received at least partially through the axial bore, and the barrel nut releasably engages a front end of the receiver. A hand guard can be mounted to the receiver and can define a cutout proximate the receiver. The hand guard at least partially encloses at least a portion of the barrel and the barrel nut, and the cutout is at least partially aligned with the barrel nut. At least a portion of the barrel nut is accessible via the cutout of the hand guard for at least partially disengaging and engaging the barrel nut with the receiver when the hand guard is mounted on the receiver. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115939 | FOREGRIP FOR FIREARM - A foregrip for use with a firearm having a handguard extending along the barrel and a mounting rail, with transverse spaced apart slots, extending longitudinally along a lower surface of the handguard parallel with the barrel and including slots spaced there along. The foregrip including a member formed to engage the mounting rail and slide longitudinally there along. The member includes a transverse slot formed through an upwardly directed surface thereof. A gripping member has an upper end formed to engage the mounting rail engaging member. A bar clamp carried by the gripping member is positioned to slide into the slot in the mounting rail engaging member and extend into engagement with a slot in the mounting rail, whereby the foregrip is positioned at a selected position longitudinally along the mounting rail. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115940 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A FIREARM - A firearm support is disclosed herein. The firearm support may include a main body assembly, at least two legs operably attached to the main body assembly, and a mounting assembly operably attached to the main body assembly. The mounting assembly may include an attachment mechanism operable to attach a firearm to the mounting assembly, a pan mechanism operable to control an angular rotation about a first axis of the mounting assembly, and a cant mechanism operable to control an angular rotation about a second axis of the mounting assembly. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115941 | SHOOTING RESTS FOR SUPPORTING FIREARMS - One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115942 | SYNCHRONIZED ELEVATION TRAJECTORY RIFLESCOPE - A riflescope comprises a body, an elevation knob, a windage knob, and an eyepiece. The elevation knob may be mounted on the body and configured to generate an elevation setting corresponding to the elevation of the riflescope. The windage knob may be mounted on the body and configured to generate a windage setting corresponding to the left and right offset of the riflescope. The eyepiece is for viewing a target and may include a display configured to show a range to the target as determined by the elevation knob or the offset determined by the windage knob. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115943 | PEST CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus to project toward a tree to disburse a pheromone, comprising: a releaser removably adjacent to a capsule via an extension; whereby said releaser and said capsule are disposed adjacent to each other in a deployable state, then the releaser separates from the capsule but is still connected via said extension whereby inertia causes said releaser to move away from said capsule into an attachment state, and related methods of applying a pheromone onto a tree branch. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115944 | BAIT MIMICKING INSERTABLE FISHING LURE MODULE - An electronic circuit in a fishing lure in the water is activated to broadcast a pre-recorded actual or simulated sound of a bait creature and or create lifelike bait creature motion. A switch in the lure activates a sound chip and a micro speaker, a water sensing automatic on-off switch turns the power on and off, and the battery is charged by an external charging coil. An alternate embodiment automatically activates the fishing lure device to replicate bait animals in size, shape, movement and sound. | 2014-05-01 |
20140115945 | FISH SPEAR - A fish spear ( | 2014-05-01 |