18th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100109397 | ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - An apparatus for providing an electrical connection between a vehicle seat ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109398 | Infant Support Structure - An infant support structure with which an electronic device can be used is disclosed. In one embodiment, the infant support structure is configured to be used with an electronic device that can enhance the experience of an infant or child on the infant support structure. In addition, softgoods for an infant support structure is disclosed. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109399 | Universal booster seat cover - A removable booster seat cover is provided for use with a backless booster seat. The seat cover provides an easily removable, replaceable, washable and adjustable cover that is configured universally to fit all different makes and models of backless booster seats. The seat cover provides an elasticized opening along its bottom side. A buttonhole opening and a drawstring closure with cord stop may be provided for adjustable fit. The elastic adjustable hem is configured to be slipped over and secured around the backless booster seat. Two elastic openings through the seat cover are provided to slip arm rests on the backless booster seat through. The seat cover may be comprised of multiple layers of fabric, cushion material, and fusible interfacing/waterproof backing material. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109400 | ADJUSTABLE WIDTH SEATS - A seating system may comprise a seat base, a seat back, and a width adjustable section. The width adjustable section may be located within the seat base and the seat back. The width adjustable section may be capable of being configured to change a width of the seat base and the seat back. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109401 | ADJUSTABLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - An adjustable seat assembly for a vehicle includes a frame and a covering. The covering has a first portion and a second portion. A flexure region, having an arched shape, is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The covering at least partially extends over the frame to the first portion. An adjustment mechanism is operatively connected to the covering, at the first portion. The first portion and the second portion define a linear distance therebetween. The adjustment mechanism is configured to move the first portion relative to the second portion such that the flexure region moves to change the linear distance between the first portion and the second portion. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109402 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR A MOVABLE MEMBER IN A CHAIR - An easily operable lock device for a movable member of a chair, the lock device being adapted such that a person sitting on the chair can select lock or unlock position by operating operation means with a load, such as the weight of the person, acting on the movable member and, when the load is removed after the selection of the lock or unlock position, lock or unlock operation is executed. A lock pin provided at a spring receiving member functioning as a movable member, is selectively engaged with and disengaged from engagement holes formed in a reinforcement plate functioning as a support member. The lock device has biasing means for biasing the lock pin toward the lock position when an operation member moved by the operation means is set at a lock reservation position and biasing the lock pin toward the unlock position when the operation member is set at an unlock reservation position. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109403 | CHAIR WITH TILTABLE BACKREST - A chair comprising, a base structure including two rear tubular elements open at the top, a backrest having two tubular portions open at the bottom and aligned to said tubular elements of the base structure, and two elastic devices, each of which has a top support inserted in a tubular portion of the backrest, a bottom support inserted in the corresponding tubular element of the base structure, and an elastic element flexurally deformable to enable tilting between the top support and the bottom support, wherein each of said elastic devices comprises a plurality of sectors stacked on top of one another and arranged between the top support and the bottom support, and wherein, in a resting position of the elastic element, a plurality of slits are formed on the rear side of each elastic device between each pair of adjacent sectors. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109404 | VEHICLE SEAT - The present invention provides a vehicle seat capable of performing a tilt-down operation in which a seat back is widely tilted forwardly to be folded on a seat cushion while a seat cushion is moved forwardly and a walk-in operation in which the seat back is half tilted forwardly over a desired angle while the seat is slid forwardly via a slide rail. The seat includes a frame member that is capable of longitudinally sliding via the slide rail and that supports the seat back via a reclining device so as to tilt the seat back back and forth, a front link connecting the seat cushion to the frame member so as to allow the seat cushion to move longitudinally, and an interlock mechanism that can be controlled so as to move or to not move the seat cushion forwardly with respect to the frame member when the seat back is tilted forwardly. At the time of the tilt-down operation, the interlock mechanism is controlled so as to move the seat cushion forwardly when the seat back is tilted forwardly. At the time of the walk-in operation, the interlock mechanism is controlled so as to not move the seat cushion forwardly when the seat back is tilted forwardly. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109405 | Dental Chair - A dental chair for supporting a patient during examination and the performance of procedures on the patient includes a patient support having a seat and a back, a base adapted to engage a floor surface, and a lift arm. The lift arm has a first end pivotally coupled to support structure at a first, terminal end of the base for rotation about a pivot axis defined by the support structure. A second end of the lift arm is coupled to the patient support. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109406 | SEAT - A seat operation device having improved operability of both a height adjustment mechanism and an angle adjustment mechanism, and a seat. The vehicle seat ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109407 | Device With A Limit Switch And Trunnion - Dental devices with cylinders, trunnions, and limit switches, and a method are provided. The dental devices include a cylinder and a trunnion having a cavity and an outer surface. A portion of the cylinder is slidably mounted within the cavity of the trunnion, and a portion of the cylinder protrudes out of the trunnion. The limit switch is coupled to the outer surface of the trunnion, with the limit switch is operable to contact the cylinder. Separation of the limit switch and the cylinder causes actuation of the limit switch, and the actuation of the limit switch inhibits a downward movement of the device. Alternatively, the limit switch may be coupled to the portion of the cylinder that protrudes out of the trunnion, with the limit switch operable to contact the trunnion. As such, separation of the limit switch and the trunnion causes actuation of the limit switch. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109408 | SEAT RECLINING APPARATUS - A seat reclining apparatus includes: a fixing member; a pivot member having an internal tooth located on an inner circumference surface of the circular recessed portion; a lock tooth having an external tooth arranged to be engaged with the internal tooth of the pivot member, the lock tooth being arranged to be moved along an orbit between an engagement position and a disengagement position; a cam; an urging member; the lock tooth including a pair of guide protrusions which are disposed on both sides of the lock tooth, and which protrude axially toward the fixing member, and the fixing member including a pair of guide grooves formed on an inside surface of the fixing member, and arranged to receive, respectively, the guide protrusions of the lock tooth to guide the lock tooth along the orbit between the engagement position and the disengagement position. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109409 | INCLINATION ADJUSTER IN PARTICULAR FOR THE BACKREST OF A VEHICLE BACK SEAT - An inclination adjuster is disclosed for a vehicle seat, the inclination adjuster comprising a rail and a slide piece. The slide piece slides along the rail for inclination adjustment. The rail is designed as a one-piece curved flat profile. A method for inclination adjustment is also disclosed. The inclination adjuster is particularly provided for a backrest of a vehicle back seat. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109410 | Patient Chair With Locking Assembly - A patient chair for use in a dental operatory or the like generally comprises a base, a chair frame supported by the base, and a seatback support coupled to the chair frame. The seatback support is slidably movable relative to the chair frame. To provide a desired connection or fit between components, a locking assembly is configured to apply a clamping force between the seatback support and the chair frame. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109411 | Vehicle Seats - In a vehicle seat, by turning-control a control lever, a locked state of a reclining device is cancelled, to thereby bring a seat back into a forward foldable state. When the seat back is switched into the forward folding state while maintaining the operating state of the control lever, the interlocked state between the vehicle seat and a floor is cancelled. However, when the operating state of the control lever is cancelled while the seat back is folded forward, the interlocked state between the vehicle seat and the floor is maintained. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109412 | HEADREST AND VEHICLE SEAT PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - There are provided a headrest that prevents looseness, abnormal sounds, and noise caused by a frame urging element or elements and regulating with certainty the rotating of the headrest in a condition where vibrations occur, and a vehicle seat provided with the headrest. A headrest that tilts from a head support state in which the headrest is raised to a storage state includes a pillar mounted in the upper part of a seat back, a headrest frame rotatably engaged with the pillar, a headrest frame urging element or elements for urging the headrest frame to one side, and a locking element or elements that hinder the rotating of the headrest frame and the pillar. The headrest frame urging element or elements includes a shaft disposed on a member constituting the locking element or elements, and a damper and a spring that are disposed on the shaft. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109413 | ADJUSTABLE WIDTH SEATS - A seating system may comprise a first seat, a second seat, and a plurality of armrests. The plurality of armrests may be located between the first seat and the second seat. The plurality of armrests may be capable of being deployed to change a seating space for the first seat. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109414 | CHAIR HAVING GROOVES IN EACH ARM FOR RECEIVING A SHEET OF FABRIC AS A SEAT - A chair is presented that includes a pair of chair arms, two pairs of chair legs, and a sheet of fabric. Each chair arm has a concave shape and a concave groove extending along the entire length of a concave surface of the chair arm. Each pair of chair legs is affixed to a bottom surface of each chair arm opposite the groove. The sheet of fabric has a pair of flexible rods. Each rod is affixed to the fabric and is substantially parallel to one another. The sheet of fabric is affixed to the chair by threading each of the rods through a different one of the corresponding grooves. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109415 | MODULAR SEAT BACK - A vehicle seat back having a vehicle seat back frame and a method of producing the seat back frame can be used in multiple vehicles and includes a stamped first vertical frame member having a varying depth u-shaped and a roll formed second frame member having a constant depth u-shaped cross section and the first frame member is a common part used in multiple vehicles having a substantially constant height vehicle seat backs and the second frame member is cut to length used in multiple vehicles having different width vehicle seat backs. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109416 | ADJUSTABLE SAFETY HARNESS - An adjustable harness for restricting a person's movement while in a professional services chair, having a waist strap, a crotch strap, two shoulder straps, and a front cross piece, each coupled together in front of the person by permanent stitching, and each extending over the front of the person's torso and coupling together behind the chair with adjustable fasteners and at least one slidable ring. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109417 | Automated Excavation Machine - The present invention is directed to an excavator that is operable in manual and automatic modes and uses state machines to effect unit operations, rotationally offset swing actuators to rotate boom and cutter head, a fail safe hydraulic system to maintain gripper pressure in the event of a malfunction of the hydraulic system, differing position and pressure control functions in the hydraulic actuators, a kinematic module to effect pitch and roll adjustments, a cutting face profile generator to generate a profile of the excavation face, and an optimization module to realize a high degree of optimization of excavator operation. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109418 | Mining and Demolition tool - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a mining and demolition tool are described herein. In an embodiment, a mining and demolition bit tool includes a mining tool base and a mining bit tool tip coupled to the mining bit tool base. The base includes a tapered portion and a stem. The tapered portion includes a first end and a second end, with a surface tapering from the first end to the second end. There is at least one flute positioned along the tapered surface, where the flute is helical in shape. The stem extending from the first end of the tapered portion, and the tip is coupled to the second end of the tapered portion. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109419 | Mining and demolition tool - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a mining and demolition tool are described herein. In an embodiment, a mining bit tool includes a mining and demolition bit tool base and a mining bit tool tip coupled to the mining bit tool base. The base includes a tapered portion and a stem. The tapered portion includes a first end and a second end, with a surface tapering from the first end to the second end. There are at least two flutes positioned along the tapered surface, where a first flute is positioned at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis passing through the center of the mining bit tool and a second flute is positioned to cross a path of the first flute. The stem extends from the first end of the tapered portion, and the tip is coupled to the second end of the tapered portion. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109420 | MILLING HEAD AND METHOD FOR MACHINING PILE HEADS - The milling head ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109421 | WATER COOLING SYSTEM FOR GRINDER BLADES - A pavement diamond grinder used for grinding and/or grooving pavement surfaces as the grinder carriage with a rotating arbor supporting radio blades. A cooling and dust control system delivers water to the arbor. The system includes a spray bar with nozzles that atomizes the water prior to engagement with the blades. The system utilizes a wiper debris removal device to clean the blades. In addition, a device that is utilized to effect turbulence adjacent to the blades and improve contact of the atomized water with the blades. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109422 | Automotive Construction Engine and Lifting Column for a Contruction Engine - Disclosed is an automotive road construction engine ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109423 | WHEEL BAR AND A WHEEL SPECIALLY ADAPTED THEREFOR - The invention relates to a bar for an aircraft wheel, the bar comprising an oblong body ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109424 | Axle bearing apparatus - An axle bearing apparatus includes a hub shaft including a wheel-mounting flange formed at its outer end portion, and a cylindrical portion formed on an inner side surface of the flange, a bearing portion press-fitted on the cylindrical portion of the hub shaft and including an inner ring, an outer ring and rolling elements disposed between the inner and outer rings, and a slinger having a through hole formed through its central portion. The through hole is fitted on the cylindrical portion such that an outer diameter of the slinger is generally equal to an outer diameter of the flange, and the slinger is press-clamped to the inner side surface of the flange by bolts press-fitted respectively in a plurality of bolt holes formed in the flange. An adhesive bonds the slinger to the flange. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109425 | Quick Release Bicycle Wheel - A wheel quick release system for a bicycle or other wheeled vehicle where the wheel can be easily removed by a manual operation on only one side of the wheel hub but is prevented from unexpected separation at all times while engaged with the wheel. A laterally moving skewer mounted concentrically inside a hollow axle is equipped with a “non-touch” nut on one end and is spring loaded toward a quick release cam on the other end thereby always urging the nut against the adjacent dropout. To remove the wheel, the quick release cam is operated and the quick release side assembly is pushed axially inward and a safety mechanism is operated and held in this position while the wheel is removed from the fork dropouts. When the wheel is again inserted into the wheel fork, the skewer automatically locks onto the dropouts, and subsequently if the quick release cam is inadvertently left open by the user, the wheel will be somewhat loose but will remain safely inserted in the wheel mounts. In this way, if the bicycle or wheeled vehicle looks safe to ride, it is safe to ride. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109426 | Portable control device for wireless communication with air brake line airflow manipulating device - An apparatus in one example comprises an airflow manipulating device, a portable control device, and an air pressure sensor. The airflow manipulating device is disposed between a source of compressed air and an air brake line of a train consist. The portable control device is in wireless communication with the airflow manipulating device. The portable control device is transportable by a user along the train consist during inspection of the air brake line. The portable control device is adapted to transmit a control signal over a wireless communication channel to move a valve in the airflow manipulating device to a position that causes an increase or decrease of air pressure in the air brake line. The air pressure sensor measures an air pressure level in the air brake line for wireless transmission to the portable control device. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109427 | HYDRAULIC VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ITS OPERATION - The invention relates to a hydraulic vehicle brake system with slip control. The invention proposes that wheel brakes at wheels of a front axle are of self-amplifying design in order to provide boosting of the brake force. An otherwise conventional vacuum brake force booster can be dispensed with. The invention further relates to a method for operating a hydraulic vehicle brake system, according to which, at high lining friction values, brake fluid is conducted, in a manner controlled by a valve, into a hydraulic reservoir. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109428 | VIBRATION ISOLATION MECHANISM FOR COIL SPRING AND BOOSTER USING THE SAME - A vibration isolation mechanism for a coil spring, according to the invention, includes a spring retainer | 2010-05-06 |
20100109429 | ALLEVIATION OF AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR LOADING USING A BRAKE CONTROL SCHEME - An electric brake system for an aircraft employs a brake control process to alleviate high dynamic structural loading of the aircraft landing gear caused by braking maneuvers. The system obtains and processes real-time data—which may include the current aircraft speed, the current brake pedal deflection position, and the current brake pedal deflection rate—to determine how best to control the onset of the brakes. The braking control scheme delays the onset of the desired braking condition to reduce high dynamic loading and lurching of the aircraft. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109430 | MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS HAVING CONFIGURABLE OUTPUTS - A system, method, and apparatus for controlling the supply of power for components of a vehicle. The system comprises a plurality of power modules or apparatuses, a J1939 bus, a plurality of electrical components, and a power supply. Each component is coupled to at least one power module, and the power modules are configured to supply power to electrical components coupled thereto. Each power module includes a controller, a plurality of power output lines, a plurality of pluggable power elements, and a power supply line. The controller is configured to electronically control at least one of the pluggable power elements for each power output line. Thus, the outputs of the power modules are configurable based on controlling the pluggable power elements. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109431 | Device And Method For Eliminating Transformer Excitation Losses - The invention is a device and method for eliminating core excitation losses in a distribution transformer when the transformer is not supplying power to loads. The invention consists of sensors, a control circuit, a user interface and a power contactor. The power contactor is connected on the line side of a transformer and is opened or closed automatically based on preprogrammed time or load criteria determined by the control circuit. In one operational mode and when the transformer is disconnected from the line, the control board generates low power pulses at the transformer load connection points in order to “search” for loads. If a load is detected, the transformer is reconnected by way of contactor closure. If the transformer load drops to zero, for a predetermined amount of time, the transformer is again disconnected and the pulsed load search is reestablished. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109432 | POWER SUPPLY PROVIDING MULTIPLE SYNCHRONOUS OUTPUTS - A power supply to provide multiple synchronous outputs includes a standby power system to receive input power and regulate to become standby power and a main power system to receive the input power and regulate to become main output power. The main power system has a rectification output unit to deliver the main output power. The power supply further has at least one delay trigger unit to receive the main output power and a voltage regulation output unit. The delay trigger unit sets a voltage judgment level and determines whether to output a trigger signal based on the main output power being greater or smaller than the voltage judgment level. The voltage regulation output unit can be activated by getting the standby power. According to the generation time series of the trigger signal, the time series to generate the secondary output power can be regulated. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109433 | POWER ALLOCATING APPARATUS - A power allocating apparatus has a plurality of power supply modules coupled to a plurality of loads via a plurality of power lines, respectively. The power allocating apparatus includes a first switch element and a control device. The first switch element has a first connecting terminal and a second connecting terminal coupled to an output terminal of a power supply module with a relatively high power conversion rate and an output terminal of a power supply module with a second power conversion rate, respectively, and selectively allocates a power generated by the power supply module with the relatively high power conversion rate to a predetermined number of loadings simultaneously according to on or off states of the first switch element. The control device is coupled to the first switch element to control the first switch element to enter an on state or an off state. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109434 | MULTIPLE OUTPUT SWITCHING POWER SOURCE APPARATUS - A multiple output switching power source apparatus includes first and second transformers each having a primary winding, a first secondary winding, and a second secondary winding; a first control circuit adjusting a time for applying a DC voltage to the primary winding of the first transformer; a first rectifying-smoothing circuit rectifying and smoothing a voltage generated at the first secondary winding of the first transformer and providing a first output voltage; a second control circuit adjusting a time for applying the DC voltage to the primary winding of the second transformer; a second rectifying-smoothing circuit rectifying and smoothing a voltage generated at the first secondary winding of the second transformer and providing a second output voltage; and a third rectifying-smoothing circuit rectifying and smoothing a voltage across a series winding having the second secondary windings of the first and second transformers and providing a third output voltage. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109435 | Linear Voltage Regulator with Multiple Outputs - Systems, methods, and apparatuses that may be employed to generate multiple, regulated, isolated power supply voltages are disclosed. In a first implementation, a system includes a circuit configured to supply a plurality of regulated supply voltages. The circuit may include a voltage regulator that can include a first transistor, where the first transistor can be configured to supply a first regulated supply voltage. The circuit may further include a second transistor, operably coupled to the first transistor, where the second transistor can be configured to supply a second regulated supply voltage. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109436 | Power supply equipment for simultaneously providing operating voltages to a plurality of devices - Power supply equipment includes circuitry for converting an input voltage to first and second DC output voltages. At least one of the output voltages is programmable in response to a voltage control signal. A first output port provides the first DC output voltage to a first electronic device and a second output port provides the second DC output voltage to a second electronic device. The conversion circuitry provides power sufficient to simultaneously power the first electronic device at the first DC voltage and the second electronic device at the second DC voltage. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109437 | Battery pack disconnection method for a hybrid vehicle - A control methodology for an engine-driven electric machine of a hybrid vehicle electrical system for enabling continued operation of the vehicle electrical system under failure mode conditions that require disconnection of the battery pack from the electrical system. At the onset of a failure mode condition requiring disconnection of the battery pack, the electric machine is operated as a generator and controlled in accordance with a first mode of operation such that its output substantially matches the instant electrical load requirements of the vehicle without supplying charging current to the battery pack. When the battery pack current falls below a near-zero threshold, a relay is activated to disconnect the battery pack from the electrical system, and the electric machine is then controlled in accordance with a second mode of operation for maintaining the operating voltage of the electrical system at a specified value. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109438 | Emergency Lighting System - An emergency lighting system comprising an electrical panel board comprising a two-pole switched breaker with one pole controlled using an Emergency Remote Operated Relay. Each of the poles of the circuit breaker is fed by a single phase. The controlled pole feeds normal power to the lighting ballast operating under normal conditions. The non-controlled pole feeds constant power to at least one battery which provides back-up power to the light(s) in an emergency/power failed condition. The Emergency Remote Operated Relay further comprises a two pole circuit breaker (BQD 2P) with one of the poles connected to a Remote Operated Relay that is remotely controllable. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109439 | LED LUMINAIRE WITH AUTOMATIC LUMINANCE COMPENSATION - An LED luminaire for normal or emergency lighting has a lamp section comprising a least one LED lamp, the LED lamp having an LED chip and a reflector section. The reflector section is formed of silver and is positioned to reflect light from the LED chip. A power section is coupled to supply power to the lamp section. A detector section has a silver-plated detector and is functional to detect sulfuration of the reflector section as a resistance value change. The power section is operable to adjust the power supplied to the lamp section upon detecting an increase in the resistance value at the silver-plated detector of the detector section. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109440 | SINGLE FAULT TOLERANT ISOLATED DUAL BUS POWER INPUT CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS - Single fault tolerant isolated dual bus power input circuits and systems are provided. One input circuit comprises a first bus and a second bus configured to be coupled to first and second power sources, respectively. The first bus includes first input and return lines, the first input or return line including a switch. The second bus includes second input and return lines, the second input or return line including two switches coupled in series. A system includes multiple power sources coupled to an electronic device via the input circuit discussed above. Another system includes multiple power sources, an electronic device, and an input circuit coupling the electronic device to the power sources. The input circuit includes multiple input lines coupling the electronic device to a respective power source, wherein each input line includes a switch coupled between the electronic device and each respective power source. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109441 | Dual Current Switch Detection Circuit with Selective Activation - A dual current switch detection circuit with selective activation is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the switch detection circuit comprises an input node coupled to a switch to receive an input signal from the switch, a first current source coupled to the input node, a second current source coupled to the input node, and a detection circuit having an input coupled to the input node and an output coupled to the second current source to selectively activate the second current source. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109442 | System and Method for Energy Optimization in Photovoltaic Generators - An exemplary system for energy optimization in photovoltaic generators comprises a plurality of primary photovoltaic generators, a plurality of secondary photovoltaic generators, and a plurality of inverters. The secondary photovoltaic generators each comprise a plurality of photovoltaic generator blocks. The inverters are configured to convert direct voltage/current into alternating voltage/current. A first switching system is operable to selectively couple outputs of the primary generators with inputs of the inverters. A second switching system is operable to selectively couple outputs of the generator blocks with the outputs of the secondary generators. A control system is operable to automatically control the first switching system and the second switching system. An exemplary method comprises operating the control system to automatically control the two switching systems to optimize power provided to the inverters. The control system is responsive to data that includes detected and calculated operational, environmental, and historical data. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109443 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer. A wireless power receiver includes a receive antenna for coupling with a transmit antenna of transmitter generating a magnetic near field. The receive antenna receives wireless power from the magnetic near field and includes a resonant tank and a parasitic resonant tank wirelessly coupled to the resonant tank. A wireless power transmitter includes a transmit antenna for coupling with a receive antenna of a receiver. The transmit antenna generates a magnetic near field for transmission of wireless power and includes a resonant tank and a parasitic resonant tank coupled to the resonant tank. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109444 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - An inductive power transmitter for transmitting electrical power to a device by electromagnetic induction, the transmitter being configured to receive power conductively by way of a current via an electrical conduit from an external power source, the transmitter including a field generator configured to generate a fluctuating electromagnetic field having a fundamental frequency; and at least one impedance element connected along an electrical path of the transmitter configured to carry said current, the impedance element or a combination of the impedance elements having a high enough impedance at the fundamental frequency such that, in use, electromagnetic noise experienced at the power source is substantially suppressed, such noise arising from coupling between the electromagnetic field and a circuit having said path and linking the power source to the transmitter. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109445 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS - Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q | 2010-05-06 |
20100109446 | Semiconductor circuit device and data processing system - Occurrence of power supply noise arising in connection with a step-down action at the time of turning on power supply is to be restrained. A step-down unit is provided with a switched capacitor type step-down circuit and a series regulator type step-down circuit, and stepped-down voltage output terminals of the step-down circuits are connected in common. The common connection of the stepped-down voltage output terminals of both step-down circuits makes possible parallel driving of both, selective driving of either or consecutive driving of the two. In the consecutive driving, even if the switched capacitor type step-down circuit is driven after driving the series regulator type step-down circuit first to supply a stepped-down voltage to loads, the switched capacitor type step-down circuit will need only to be compensated for a discharge due to the loads, and a peak of a charge current for capacitors can be kept low. When operation of the switched capacitor type step-down circuit is started, no large rush current arises, and occurrence of noise is restrained. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109447 | WIDE AREA TRANSMISSION CONTROL OF WINDFARMS - A means for improving the dynamic and voltage stability of utility transmission systems is provided by the coordinated control of windfarms. Electrical measurements of the system, which may include synchronized phasors, are supplied to one or more windfarm controllers, which in turn perform a regulation function improving the damping of electromechanical oscillations or voltage performance in the utility system. The control structure is of a decentralized nature, which maintains operation in case of communication failures. The benefits are improved damping to electromechanical oscillations and better voltage performance and ultimately increased utilization of assets, reducing the install additional network assets. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109448 | MAGNETIC LEVITATION SYSTEM - A magnetic levitation system includes a levitation-actuator movable element which generates a levitation force applied to a control object; and a levitation-actuator stator which receives a reactive force while the control object is being operated, the levitation-actuator stator being attached to a fixed or movable structure. The levitation-actuator stator includes levitation-actuator stator units connectable to each other in a travelling direction. Each levitation-actuator stator unit includes a coil and an iron core for generating a levitation force between the levitation-actuator stator unit and the levitation-actuator movable element. A length of an end portion of each iron core is equal to or larger than a length of each coil between the ends of the coil so that the cores are continuously arranged without gaps therebetween when the levitation-actuator stator units are connected to each other in the travelling direction. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109449 | COVER FOR A SECONDARY PART OF A LINEAR MOTOR - The invention relates to a cover ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109450 | MULTIPLE ARMATURE LINEAR MOTOR/ALTERNATOR HAVING MAGNETIC SPRING WITH NO FRINGE FIELDS AND INCREASED POWER OUTPUT - An electromagnetic, reciprocating linear motor or alternator having at least two armatures that are adjacent along an axis of reciprocation. The armatures have gaps that are linearly aligned along a gap path parallel to the axis. Field magnets reciprocate within the gap path. The field magnets include a main field magnet associated with each armature, each main field magnet having a magnetic polarization in the same direction across the gap path. A secondary magnet provides a centering spring force and is interposed between the main magnets. The secondary magnet extends in an axial direction from within a gap of one armature core to within an adjacent gap of an adjacent armature core. The secondary magnet is magnetically polarized in a direction opposite the polarization of the main magnets. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109451 | ENERGY ACCUMULATOR COMPRISING A SWITCHED RELUCTANCE MACHINE - The energy storage device has an electrical machine ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109452 | TRANSVERSE AND/OR COMMUTATED FLUX SYSTEM ROTOR CONCEPTS - Disclosed are transverse and/or commutated flux machines and components thereof, and methods of making and using the same. Certain rotors for use in transverse and commutated flux machines may be formed to facilitate a “many to many” flux switch configuration between flux concentrating stator portions having opposite polarities. Other rotors may be formed from a first material, and contain flux switches formed from a second material. Yet other rotors may be machined, pressed, stamped, folded, and/or otherwise mechanically formed. Via use of such rotors, transverse and/or commutated flux machines can achieve improved performance, efficiency, and/or be sized or otherwise configured for various applications. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109453 | POLYPHASE TRANSVERSE AND/OR COMMUTATED FLUX SYSTEMS - Disclosed are single- and poly-phase transverse and/or commutated flux machines and components thereof, and methods of making and using the same. Exemplary devices, including polyphase devices, may variously be configured with an interior rotor and/or an interior stator. Other exemplary devices, including polyphase devices, may be configured in a slim, stacked, and/or nested configuration. Via use of such polyphase configurations, transverse and/or commutated flux machines can achieve improved performance, efficiency, and/or be sized or otherwise configured for various applications. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109454 | LIQUID DEFLECTING BAFFLE FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - A fluid deflecting baffle is provided for use on an electric motor to be used in an environment where liquid may otherwise pass through a vent opening in an endshield of the motor. The baffle is secureable to the endshield and extends in a partial covering relationship with the vent opening. The baffle includes a vent passage therethrough and has at least one liquid flow obstructing louver that extends across the vent opening to deflect liquid away from the vent passage while allowing venting air to flow through the vent passage. The louver includes a generally flat liquid deflection surface that is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the axis of the motor and at least partially faces a venting direction of incoming air and fluid. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109455 | AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIC MACHINE - An automotive electric machine provided with: a stator; a rotor, which is rotationally mounted coaxially to the stator and inside the stator to rotate about a rotation axis; a shaft, which is rotationally mounted about the rotation axis, supports the rotor, and is hollow inside so as to have a longitudinal, central cooling channel filled with a cooling fluid; at least one pushing element, which is arranged inside the cooling channel, is integral with the shaft to rotate with the shaft itself about the rotation axis, and is helical-shaped to define at least one worm which extends within the cooling channel along the rotation axis to push the cooling fluid along the rotation axis due to its rotation. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109456 | WIRING COMPONENT FOR MOTOR COIL - A wiring component for a motor coil includes: a wire coil configured by a plurality of wire segments arranged in a circumferential direction so as to form a ring shape, each of the wire segments including an arc-shaped main-body portion made of a conductive wire rod bent in an arc shape, protruding portions formed at both end portions of the main-body portion and upright portions respectively formed at end portions of the protruding portions; an inner clip formed with a plurality of first holding portions at an outer circumferential surface of the inner clip; and an outer clip formed with a plurality of second holding portions at an inner circumferential surface of the outer clip. The inner clip and the outer clip are connected to each other so as to hold the wire coil between the first holding portions and the second holding portions. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109457 | WIRING COMPONENT FOR MOTOR COIL - A wiring component for a motor coil includes a wire coil configured by a plurality of wire segments arranged in a circumferential direction so as to form a ring shape, each of the wire segments including an arc-shaped main-body portion made of a conductive wire rod bent in an arc shape, protruding portions formed at both end portions of the main-body portion, and upright portions respectively formed at end portions of the protruding portions in a manner of bending one of end portions of each of the protruding portions so that the upright portions protrude in a direction vertical relative to a planar surface including the main-body portion. The wire coil is arranged to form a plurality of layers, thereby forming a cylindrical shape, and the upright portions, at which the adjacent wire segments contact each other in the circumferential direction thereof, are electrically connected to each other. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109458 | BRUSHLESS DIRECT CURRENT MOTOR - A brushless direct current motor including a rotor having permanent magnets, which rotates in a commutation created alternating magnetic field of a stator ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109459 | ROBOT WITH INTERNAL PRESSURE EXPLOSION-PROOF STRUCTURE - A robot includes a plurality of motors that drive respective joint shafts and gas-tight chambers in which the motors are disposed. The robot is placed in a second ambience, and at least one of the joint shafts is provided with a hollow motor integrated with a reduction gear. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109460 | Motor - A motor includes a base, a stator, a retaining seat, a bearing, a retaining ring and a rotor. The base has a shaft tube with an assembling hole. The stator is mounted around the shaft tube. The retaining seat, bearing and retaining ring are received in the assembling hole. Outer diameters of the retaining seat and the retaining ring are equal to a diameter of the assembling hole. The bearing is sandwiched and positioned between the retaining ring and the retaining seat. Radial and axial movement of the retaining seat, the bearing and the retaining ring is avoided effectively after being mounted into the shaft tube, so that the rotor is smoothly coupled to the retaining ring, the nearing and the retaining seat. Consequently, convenience of assembling and a simplified structure are provided. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109461 | Vehicle drive device - A vehicle drive device includes a partition wall defining at least a part of a space where the rotating electrical machine is accommodated; a rotor support member that rotates about the rotation shaft center and supports the rotor; a bearing disposed between the rotor support member and the partition wall; a first seal member that forms a first oil chamber that is in contact with one side end of the bearing; a second seal member that forms a second oil chamber that is in contact with the other side end of the bearing; a supply oil passage that supplies oil to the first oil chamber; and a discharge oil passage that discharges oil from the second oil chamber. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109462 | TRANSVERSE AND/OR COMMUTATED FLUX SYSTEM STATOR CONCEPTS - Disclosed are transverse and/or commutated flux machines and components thereof, and methods of making and using the same. Certain exemplary stators for use in transverse and commutated flux machines may be configured with gaps therebetween, for example in order to counteract tolerance stackup. Other exemplary stators may be configured as partial stators having a limited number of magnets and/or flux concentrators thereon. Partial stators may facilitate ease of assembly and/or use with various rotors. Additionally, exemplary floating stators can allow a transverse and/or commutated flux machine to utilize an air gap independent of the diameter of a rotor. Via use of such exemplary stators, transverse and/or commutated flux machines can achieve improved performance, efficiency, and/or be sized or otherwise configured for various applications. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109463 | Hybrid Five Axis Magnetic Bearing System Using Axial Passive PM Bearing Magnet Paths and Radial Active Magnetic Bearings with Permanent Magnet Bias and Related Method - An extremely energy efficient, compact, integrated hybrid five axis passive and active magnetic bearing system is developed for suspending a rotor within a non-rotating stator without conventional rolling element or fluid film bearings wherein 1) an axial permanent magnetic set of poles generates a magnetic flux path creating an axial repulsive force which keeps the rotor axially centered in the stator without using a thrust disk or radial thrust faces, 2) two radial electromagnetic bearings generate radial magnetic flux paths which create radial forces which keep the rotor radially centered in the housing, and 3) an integrated axial/radial permanent flux path which provides a bias flux for the radial bearings. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109464 | ELECTRIC MOTOR - A motor comprises a stator and a rotor ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109465 | MOTOR STRUCTURE AND FAN - A motor structure and a fan are provided. The motor structure includes a shaft, a motor control panel, a stator, a rotor and a motor housing. The motor control panel has a first fastening portion and is engageable with the shaft. The stator has a second fastening portion coupled to the first fastening portion so as to fasten the motor control panel to the stator, thereby reducing the overall size and saving costs of materials. The rotor corresponds in position to the stator and is pivotally connected to the shaft. The motor housing is pivotally connected to the shaft and encloses the shaft, the motor control panel, the stator, and the rotor. The fan includes the motor structure and a fan blade element. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109466 | Rotor for electric rotary machine - A rotor for an electric rotary machine and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed wherein none of permanent magnets is fixed to a magnetic supporting segment of a magnet support ring in advance and each permanent magnet is assembled separately of the magnet support ring. Prior to the assembling of the permanent magnets, the magnet support ring is preliminarily located on claw-shaped magnetic poles at inner peripheral sides thereof under a state combined with a pair of field iron cores, after which the permanent magnets are inserted to magnet insertion spaces in longitudinal directions. The rotor includes positioning and restricting means for precluding the occurrence of positional displacement of each permanent magnet with respect to each magnet supporting segment of the magnet support ring. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109467 | FIELD ELEMENT - The field magnet is formed of, for example, two permanent magnets, and a width of the field magnet increases from a center toward both ends thereof in a monotonically non-decreasing manner. The field magnet includes, at the both ends thereof, projecting portions projecting to a side opposite to a rotation axis. The field core includes a penetration hole through which the field magnet is caused to penetrate. The penetration hole includes penetration surfaces which cover magnetic pole surfaces of the field magnet, respectively. Specifically, the penetration surface includes concave portions with which the projecting portions are fitted. When the field magnet is inserted, the penetration surfaces serve as a guide which guides the field magnet, and accordingly the field magnet can be caused to penetrate through the penetration hole with ease. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109468 | PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A permanent magnet motor includes: a rotor and a stator; and a plurality of permanent magnets placed on either the rotor or the stator. Each permanent magnet is an R—Fe—B based rare-earth sintered magnet including a light rare-earth element RL (at least one of Nd and Pr) as a major rare-earth element R, and partially includes a high coercivity portion in which a heavy rare-earth element RH (at least one element selected from the group consisting of Dy, Ho and Tb) is diffused in a relatively higher concentration than in the other portion. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109469 | Capped stator core wedge and related method - A slot wedge for a generator stator includes a wedge body having opposite side edges adapted to engage complimentary stator core slots. At least the opposite side edges are covered with an aramid paper or woven aramid fabric material. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109470 | Alignment of Segmented Stators for Electric Machines - A stator segment for a segmented stator of an electric machine includes insulative material configured for overlapping with insulative material of an adjacent stator segment to provide continuous insulation along a joint between the adjacent stator segments. Additionally, or alternatively, the stator segment can include one or more alignment tabs configured to engage a surface of an adjacent stator segment to inhibit relative axial movement between adjacent stator segments. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109471 | STATOR FOR A MULTIPLE PHASE ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE, MULTIPLE PHASE ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE INCLUDING SUCH ROTOR, AND METHOD FOR MAKING SUCH ROTOR - A stator for a multiple-phase rotary electrical machine, in which each phase includes at least one winding, each winding including coils ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109472 | ELECTROSTATIC ACTING DEVICE - An electrostatic acting device in which leakage of charge from an electret film is suppressed. The electrostatic acting device comprises a movable electrode section ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109473 | Dynamic capacitor energy system - An energy conversion and storage system uses pre-charge-enabled energy-converting variable capacitors that can be buried in asphalt roads and streets. Radiant solar energy does work on temperature-sensitive capacitors. It modifies the capacitance of the previously cold and pre-charged capacitor, thereby converting solar energy into increased electrical energy available for practical commercial or residential use. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109474 | THERMOMAGNETIC GENERATOR DEVICE AND ENERGY CONVERTING METHOD - A generator device for converting thermal energy to electric energy. A magnetic circuit includes at least a portion made of a magnetic material. A temperature-varying device varies the temperature in the portion made of the magnetic material alternately above and below a phase transition temperature of the magnetic material to thereby vary the reluctance of the magnetic circuit. A coil is arranged around the magnetic circuit, in which electric energy is induced in response to a varying magnetic flux in the magnetic circuit. A magnetic flux generator generates magnetic flux in the magnetic circuit. A controllable electric circuit device is connected to the coil and a control device controls the controllable electric circuit device. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109475 | SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE ELEMENT, SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A surface acoustic wave (“SAW”) element includes a substrate which is formed of a piezoelectric material, a plurality of first electrodes which are disposed on the substrate and separated from each other, a plurality of second electrodes which are disposed on the substrate and are separated from the first electrodes and are separated from each other, and oxide films which are disposed on the respective plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109476 | DRIVER - A driving apparatus ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109477 | PRESTRESS-ADJUSTABLE PIEZOELECTRIC GRIPPING DEVICE - A prestress-adjustable piezoelectric gripping device is provided, in which a prestressing device adjusts a prestressing force applied to a piezoelectric element of a piezoelectric unit on the basis of a feedback signal from a force-sensing unit, so as to adjust the friction between the piezoelectric unit and a gripping unit. By utilizing the deformation of the piezoelectric element to drive the gripping unit many times, the gripping velocity and gripping force of the gripping unit can be controlled, and the prestress-adjustable piezoelectric gripping device of the invention can achieve a long driving displacement while maintaining high precision. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109478 | DRIVING APPARATUS - A driving apparatus ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109479 | DRIVE DEVICE - A driving apparatus is provided with: a first base portion; a first stage portion; a first elastic portion which has elasticity to displace the first stage portion in one direction (X axis); a second stage portion which is disposed on the first stage portion and on which a driven object is mounted; a second elastic portion which has elasticity to displace the second stage portion in other direction (Y axis); a first applying device for applying an excitation force for displacing the second stage portion such that the second stage portion is resonated in the other direction at a resonance frequency determined by the second stage portion and the second elastic portion; and a second applying device for applying a driving force for displacing, in a stepwise manner or in a continuous manner, the first stage portion in the one direction. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109480 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MEMBRANE AND OBJECT PROVIDED WITH SUCH A MEMBRANE - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a membrane or wall ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109481 | MULTI-APERTURE ACOUSTIC HORN - A device, for transmitting or receiving ultrasonic signals, includes a transducer and an acoustic horn. The transducer is configured to convert between electrical energy and the ultrasonic signals, and may be a micro electromechanical system (MEMS) transducer. The acoustic horn is coupled to the transducer, and includes multiple apertures through which the ultrasonic signals are transmitted or received in order to manipulate at least one of a radiation pattern, frequency response or magnitude of the ultrasonic signals. The multiple apertures have different sizes. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109482 | TIDAL POWER GENERATOR - The present invention relates to a power generation technology using tidal power or wave power, especially relates to a power generation technology using a piezoelectric element. It is an object of the present invention to provide a power generation device for generating electric power in water or on a ship effectively with the use of tidal power or wave force. The present invention has such a structure that power generation modules ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109483 | Piezoelectric Component and Method for Manufacturing Same - Disclosed is a piezoelectric component ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109484 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, MOUNTING STRUCTURE THEREOF, AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - An electronic component includes: a functional piece having a predetermined function; a bump electrode formed on the functional piece, the bump electrode including a core with elastic property and a conductive film provided on a surface of the core; and a holding unit for holding a conductive contact state between the bump electrode and a connecting electrode which is electrically conducted to a driving circuit. The electronic component is coupled to the connecting electrode, and elastic deformation of the core causes the conductive film to make conductive contact with the connecting electrode. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109485 | ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPONENT - An electroacoustic component includes a substrate that includes a quartz single crystal. The quartz single crystal has a first Euler angle λ: −5°≦λ≦5°, a second Euler angle μ, and a third Euler angle θ. A contiguous region of the quartz single crystal has the following vertices P | 2010-05-06 |
20100109486 | SURFACE DEFORMATION ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS - Electroactive polymer transducers configured for surface mode deformation to provide thickness mode actuation. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109487 | PIEZOELECTRIC TRANSFORMER WITH PINWHEEL TYPE ELECTRODE - Disclosed herein is a piezoelectric transformer having a pinwheel-type electrode. The piezoelectric transformer of the present invention includes a body, an upper electrodes and a lower electrode. The body is formed in a circular planar shape and is made of a piezoelectric material. The upper electrodes are formed to be adjacent to one of first and second planes corresponding to upper and lower surfaces of the body, formed in the same planar shape as that of the body, and formed to be separated in the shape of a pinwheel. In the upper electrodes, input voltage is applied to some of separate electrodes, and output voltage is obtained from the remaining electrodes. The lower electrode is adjacent to a plane opposite the plane on which the upper electrode is formed, the lower electrode being formed in the same planar shape as that of the body. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109488 | Piezoelectric Multilayer Component - A piezoelectric multilayer component has a base body with a stack of piezoceramic layers and electrode layers arranged one on top of the other in an alternating manner. Neighboring layers of the stack are braced against one another such that stresses run perpendicular to the stacking direction. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109489 | PIEZOELECTRIC SINGLE CRYSTAL DEVICE - In a piezoelectric device that uses a vibration mode in a direction parallel to a polarization direction, a single crystal device that achieves an electromechanical coupling factor of 65% or more, which is more than the electromechanical coupling factor (about 60%) of the existing flat plane type piezoelectric single crystal device in that vibrational direction, is provided by performing certain treatment to its device plane. Specifically, a piezoelectric portion having a comb-shaped structure in which a plurality of slits are formed with a certain arrangement pitch on either of device planes whose polarization direction is their normal direction, the slits having a depth extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the device plane and being filled with an insulating material, is formed to achieve 65% or more of an electromechanical coupling factor in a direction parallel to the polarization direction. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109490 | METHOD FOR MOUNTING AN ANGLE MEASURING DEVICE ON AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - In order to connect an angle measuring device to a brushless direct-current motor, a coupling is used, the coupling halves ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100109491 | Motor structure with rotation detector - A casing of a motor with resolver includes a stator, a motor shaft rotatably supported by a bearing, a motor rotor integrally rotatable with the motor shaft, and a resolver for detecting a rotation angle of the motor rotor. The resolver includes a disc-shaped resolver stator held on the motor casing and having a surface on which a thin-film-shaped coil is formed, and a disc-shaped resolver rotor provided on an end face of the motor rotor and having a surface on which a thin-film-shaped coil is formed. Part of the motor casing holding the outer periphery of the resolver stator is formed as a shield portion cylindrically protruding along the outer periphery of the resolver rotor to the rotor. The motor casing and the shield portion are each made of a non-magnetic conductive material. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109492 | STARTER - Provided is a starter that can ensure stable insulation and exhibits excellent leakage resistance. The starter includes: a starting motor realized with a dc motor that has a commutator, positive brushes which are disposed around the commutator to abut on the commutator and connected to an external power supply, negative brushes, which are opposed to the positive brushes, stored in a bracket bearing one end of a rotation shaft; and a starting switch that is mounted on the starting motor and electrically connects or disconnects the external power supply to or from the positive brushes. When an engine is started, the starting motor is driven with the external power supply via the starting switch, and the starting motor is mechanically coupled to the engine. Herein, the starting motor has an insulating member disposed only on the internal surface of the bracket neighboring the positive brushes. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109493 | AUDIO/VIDEO ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A CAR RADIO, HAVING A REMOVABLE FRONT PLATE - The appliance comprises a casing, a removable front plate, an electrical connector, and mechanical means for assembling the front plate on the casing and for fastening it thereto. The mechanical means comprise, at a first end, means that form a separable hinge comprising at least one pair of respective magnetic elements such as permanent magnets disposed in the region of the connector and facing one another on the casing and the front plate, and the opposite end, means for locking the front plate to the casing. Mechanical coupling of the front plate on the casing at the location of the separable magnetic hinge results solely from the mutual attraction of the facing magnetic elements. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109494 | Home Appliance and washing machine - A home appliance and a washing machine are provided. With a configuration in which an ornament having a patterned portion on which a predetermined image is formed and a transparent member placed on an outer surface of the ornament are closely attached to each other, it is possible to prevent water from entering a gap between the ornament and the transparent member. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109495 | Storage Furniture for Decorative Bedding - Storage units resembling a traditional piece of furniture for storing decorative bedding when the bed is in use are discussed and illustrated. The storage units may include an interior storage space for storing decorative pillows and a rack extending outward from the unit for supporting decorative bedding. The rack may be retracted within the unit when not in use. The unit may one or more shelves, doors, and drawers, depending on a desired furniture configuration. | 2010-05-06 |
20100109496 | BUTTER COMPARTMENT FOR A REFRIGERATOR - A door-mounted storage device is provided for a refrigerator and includes a four-sided frame that can be anchored to a refrigerator door and a receptacle which is mounted within the frame. The frame is subdivided into a first frame part forming three sides of the frame and a second frame part that forms a fourth side of the frame and is connected to the first frame part so as to be pivotable about a longitudinal axis. | 2010-05-06 |