18th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100107496 | Rotatable inspection port - The invention relates to an inspection port, and a housing with an inspection port, for use in inspecting an interior volume. The housing has a housing enclosure with an inspection opening at or over which the inspection port is mounted, either directly to the housing enclosure or to a base which in turn is mounted to the housing enclosure. The inspection port has a rotatable assembly, rotatably secured to the housing enclosure or base for rotation about an axis of rotation at the inspection opening. The rotatable assembly has a plate defining an access opening and an inspection enclosure attached to the plate around the access opening and adaptable to extend into the interior volume. The inspection enclosure has a region with a window opening which has a window axis and is adaptable to provide lines of sight into the interior volume. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107497 | FULL VIEW STORM DOOR - A door assembly for use in a building includes a glass door panel having an outer surface and an inner surface and a perimeter region. The door assembly includes at least one metallic hardware element bonded via a layer of cured adhesive to the inner surface of the door panel and at least partially along the perimeter region of the door panel. The layer of cured adhesive bonds the at least one metallic hardware element to the inner surface of the door panel without exposure of the metallic hardware element on the outer surface of the door panel. The door assembly may include a perimeter frame portion bonded to the inner surface of the door panel via another layer of cured adhesive. At least a portion of a door handle assembly may protrude through an aperture formed in the glass door panel. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107498 | GARAGE DOOR OPENER - This invention relates generally to a garage door opener. The garage door opener has a user interface and a motor operatively connected to the garage door, at least one sensor, and an integrated motor control circuit. The integrated motor control circuit has a motor control microprocessor and a memory. The memory contains previous operation data. The motor control microprocessor receives data from the user interface, the memory and the sensors to control the motor. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107499 | Door configuration with a pivoting door and sliding door function wich can be actuated by a single actuating element - A door configuration ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100107500 | SMOOTH UNLATCH SYSTEM AND METHOD - A powered vehicle door system and method in which a motor-driven door opening and closing mechanism and a motor-driven latching mechanism cooperate to enable the door to open from a latched, fully-closed position with improved noise control and improved smoothness of operation. The door can be a tailgate or a swinging or sliding door, and the opening and closing mechanism is operative to place the door in an over-closed position, thus reducing or eliminating the inherent tension placed upon the latch from the compressive force of the seal interposed between the door and the door frame. Optionally, the door latching mechanism assists the door opening and closing mechanism in placing the door in the over-closed position. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107501 | VEHICLE REAR DOOR - A vehicle rear door includes a door panel, a door frame, a division bar, and a movable window. The movable window has a flange portion formed with teeth. The division bar includes upper and lower division bars which are separately arranged and respectively guide the flange portion so that a part of the teeth is exposed between the upper and lower division bars. Each of the upper and lower division bars has a guide wall that guides an end surface of the flange portion which is opposite to the teeth. Each of the upper and lower division bars has a mount portion. The vehicle rear door further includes a motor unit bracket fixed to the mount portions of the upper and lower division bars and supporting a pinion that is engaged with the exposed teeth between the upper and lower division bars. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107502 | OPENING-AND-CLOSING DRIVE DEVICE FOR OPENING-AND-CLOSING MEMBER FOR VEHICLE - An opening-and-closing drive device for an opening-and-closing member for a vehicle includes an electric driving source serving as a power source for opening and closing the opening-and-closing member, which is supported by a vehicle body so as to be opened and closed, an output portion connected to the electric driving source and transmitting a driving force generated by the electric driving source to the opening-and-closing member in order to open and close the opening-and-closing member via a connecting member, and a clutch mechanism provided on a power transmission path between the electric driving source and the output portion and including a viscous fluid for transmitting a power between the electric driving source and the output portion by viscosity. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107503 | ASTRAGAL WITH EXPANDABLE BOOT - A system may selectively block an area at an end of an astragal. The system may include an expandable boot and an actuator. The expandable boot may be positioned at the end of the astragal, and the expandable boot may be movable between a compacted shape and an expanded shape. The actuator may be operable to move the expandable boot between the compacted shape and the expanded shape. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107504 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR VEHICULAR RESIN WINDOW - A resin window includes a plate-shaped main body portion and a gear projection portion that is molded integrally with the main body portion so as to project in a thickness direction of the main body portion from a rear end portion of the main body portion. A part of a side face of the gear projection portion is surrounded by a gear-side guide frame for guiding the raising/lowering of the resin window. The gear projection portion includes a meshing gear provided along a vertical direction to mesh with a drive gear, and positioning members provided respectively on upper and lower end portions of the gear projection portion to abut on an inside surface of the gear-side guide frame. When the drive gear is rotated, the positioning members slide relative to the inside surface of the gear-side guide frame, and thus the resin window can be raised or lowered along the gear-side guide frame. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107505 | Modifiable slider glass assemblies for utility cabs and vehicles, and/or methods of making the same - Certain example embodiments relate to a sliding window assembly (e.g., of the type found in utility cabs or other vehicles), and methods of making the same. A slidable window panel includes at least one top pin and at least one bottom pin attached thereto. A single fixed window panel includes a hole being defined therein for receiving the slidable panel. Elongated upper and lower rails connected to the fixed panel include upper and lower rail channels defined therein for slidingly receiving the at least one top and bottom pin attached to the slidable panel. Forward and rear end details are provided to each of the upper and lower rails proximate to the hole for slidingly receiving, in respective channels formed therein, the at least one top and bottom pins. The slidable panel is laterally movable when being opened via the respective rail channels provided to the upper and lower rails. The channels in the forward and rear end details are formed so that the slidable panel is movable slightly outwardly towards the hole when the slidable window is being closed and slightly inwardly away from the hole when the slidable window is being opened. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107506 | Double Sealing Lip for Door Module of a Motor Vehicle Door - The invention relates to a vehicle door consisting of a body separated into a wet region and a dry region, and to an associated door module. The vehicle door has a body separated into a wet region and a dry region, the wet region being defined on one side by the door covering and on the other side by a door module, and the dry region being connected to the part separating the wet region and the dry region in the direction of the interior door moulding. The wet/dry region separating part comprises at least one double sealing lip arranged on the door module, said lip consisting of soft plastic and sealing the dry region twice from the door covering. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107507 | COVER ITEM PROVIDED WITH A SEAL AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - A method of production of a manufactured cover item equipped with seal includes the steps of forming a manufactured cover item using injection of plastic material into a main mold, forming anchoring means associated with the manufactured cover item and forming the seal by means of overmolding on the anchoring means. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107508 | ACID-RESISTANT FILAMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION AND BRUSH WITH SAME - The present invention relates to a brush filament for industrial applications and a brush made with the same. The brush filament comprises a matrix resin, a hydrolytic stabilizer and/or an acid-absorbing agent, and an antioxidant. The brush filament of the invention is suitable for industrial applications, in particular, for grinding, polishing and cleaning of marbles and/or metals after they have been cut. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107509 | Coated abrasive article for polishing or lapping applications and system and method for producing the same. - An abrasive slurry, abrasive article, and method is provided for forming an abrasive coating on a surface of a backing. The abrasive slurry includes a continuous phase, a first discontinuous phase of abrasive particles dispersed in the continuous liquid phase, and a second discontinuous phase of binder precursor particles dispersed in the continuous liquid phase, so that the continuous liquid phase carries the first and second discontinuous phases. A coated abrasive article is formed by coating the abrasive slurry onto the surface of the backing, and then removing the continuous phase. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107510 | Attic Door Insulator - A flexible attic access cover positionable for attachment to the framework of an attic access opening of an attic access door for the purpose of reducing heat transfer between the attic and conditioned portion of a building or house. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107511 | Capsul Sleeping Units - The present invention is a sleeping complex having small sleeping units stacked together. Each unit has a front door and a back door. The space between the two doors is divided into sleeping zone and reception and storage zones. Such sleeping units provide larger space feeling, even though the units are small. This large space feeling is achieved by making the units multi-zone and also having windows on the walls. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107512 | Construction system and resilient non-woven structural building panels - A construction system is based on a plurality of interlocking panels, each panel formed of a non-woven, needle-punched, thermo-mechanically compacted fabric, each panel having dual density gradients, a first density gradient extending from the first outer surface to the center of panel and a second density gradient extending from the center of the panel to the outer surface, wherein less dense sections of each panel provide acoustic and thermal insulating properties and more dense sections of each panel provide strength and load-bearing properties. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107513 | Pre-Cured Edge Seal - The different illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for installing an edge seal. In one illustrative example, a pre-cured edge seal is placed on an edge of a composite structure with a sealant to form a placed pre-cured edge seal. The placed pre-cured edge seal is then cured on the composite structure. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107514 | Methods and apparatus for a building roof structure - A foam core cement construction panel having shear members and lateral rails that form a channel-beam-like structure and novel methods of using the panels to form an integrated roof structure that serves three separate functions: (1) the roof load structure assembly; (2) the roof's exterior waterproof assembly; and (3) the roof's exposed interior ceiling assembly and which can include internal hydronics for added climate control. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107515 | BARRIER AND METHOD FOR OBSTRUCTING PASSAGE OF TERMITES ACROSS THE SURFACE OF A STRUCTURE - A barrier and a method to bar the passage of termites across the surface of a structure is provided, the barrier being applied to the surface of the structure and comprising a sticky adhesive substance capable of obstructing and entrapping termites which venture onto the surface of the adhesive. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107516 | RETRACTABLE COLUMN AND METHOD OF FORMING - The present invention is an improved apparatus and method for forming a retractable tower or column. The present invention includes pointed hooks wherein the hooks are attached to each section of a section chain, one in a horizontal direction and one in an off-set manner. The section chains are placed on a take up mechanism in an operable position and then raised utilizing a motor. As the section chains are raised, they are guided by a guide tower, rollers, shims, and gear racks into a position whereby hooks from adjacent sections of the section chains form coupled engagements. The coupled engagement of the hooks of the sections of each adjacent section chains thereby form the column. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107517 | STRUCTURAL BRACE FOR MODULAR HOUSING MODULE - A structural brace for a pre-fabricated housing module includes (a) a temporary beam connecting two opposite side walls of the pre-fabricated housing module along an open side of the pre-fabricated housing module; (b) ceiling bracing panels each providing horizontal temporary structural support between a third side wall of the pre-fabricated housing module and the temporary beam; and (c) wall bracing panels each providing temporary vertical structural support between the temporary beam and a floor of the pre-fabricated module. A further transverse beam may be provided to connect the ceiling bracing panels for greater structural support and to facilitate lifting of the module during transportation. A tarp may be provided to cover the top and exposed sides of the pre-fabricated housing module to prevent damage to the interior on route to an installation site. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107518 | SEISMIC ATTACHMENT MEMBER - A seismic bracing assembly has a first subassembly and a second subassembly that are connected by a sleeve. The first subassembly has a structural yoke used to secure the first subassembly to a structural member. The second subassembly has another yoke used to secure the second subassembly to an anchoring member. The first and second subassembly have a sufficient length to allow rough in assembly of the two subassemblies with the sleeve that couples them together. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107519 | PERFORATED PLATE SEISMIC DAMPER - Disclosed are apparatus and systems for absorbing seismic energy through non-linear yielding as a structure experiences lateral displacement. A seismic damper according to embodiments of the present invention includes at least one flat plate which can be perforated to include a plurality of apertures and/or cut-outs. One or more interior apertures are formed in the plate, and cut-outs may be formed along outer edges. External nodes are defined between the apertures and the cut-outs and stresses focus on the nodes to reduce non-linear displacement of a brace system to which the seismic damper is attached. One or more tension straps can be attached to the flat plate. Tension straps can be rotated relative to each other. Multiple tension straps may also be on the same surface. Multiple tension straps on the same surface may be nested and parallel. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107520 | STRUCTURAL SHEARWALL - A shearwall adapted for use in a building or other structure includes a main concrete portion and structural reinforcement positioned within the main concrete portion. The shearwall is configured to resist lateral forces to which the building or other structure may be subjected. Further, the shearwall is configured to accommodate a vertical load such that the need for at least one separate structural column is eliminated. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107521 | Impact absorbing pole - An impact absorbing pole | 2010-05-06 |
20100107522 | SYNTHETIC SUPPORT BASE FOR MODULAR FLOORING - A flooring system configured to accommodate sports play and other activities, wherein the flooring system comprises a support base having a synthetic component, such as a synthetic support structure, wherein the support base is configured to provide a support surface for receiving and supporting a flooring configuration. The support base may further comprise a filler material operable with the synthetic support component, wherein the synthetic support component is integrated into the filler material. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107523 | BENT POLE COMPOSITE STAIRS - A staircase including a bent pole stringer with first and second straight stair sections separated by a spiral stair section. There is preferably a first bend defined on the stringer between the first straight stair section and the spiral stair section, and a second bend defined on the stringer between the spiral stair section and the second straight stair section. There are also a plurality of first straight stair treads cantilevered from the first straight stair section of the stringer, a plurality of spiral stair treads cantilevered from the spiral stair section of the stringer, and a plurality of second straight stair treads cantilevered from the second straight stair section of the stringer. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107524 | SEALING SPLINE CONNECTOR - A door frame system including a spline. Each door frame section includes a brickmould and a jamb each having a groove on at least one side and the door frame sections are joined together by the spline. The spline includes a polymeric material having a shape such so as to form a moisture-resistant seal along the length of the joint. The spline is concealed from view when the brickmould and a jamb are connected together to form a frame including a uniform reveal. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107525 | Vacuum-Insulated Glass Windows With Glass-Bump Spacers - Vacuum-insulated glass (VIG) windows ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100107526 | SPACER PROFILE FOR A SPACER FRAME FOR AN INSULATING WINDOW UNIT AND INSULATING WINDOW UNIT - A spacer profile ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100107527 | Frame Device for Use in Building-in a Balcony - A frame device adapted to be mounted between a balcony slab and a roof slab ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100107528 | SECURABLE COVER APPARATUS FOR TRADE SHOW BOOTHS - This invention relates to a security apparatus for trade show booths comprising a flexible cover section to enclose an opening in a booth structure and a means for securely fastening the edges of the cover section to an opening of a booth structure so as to provide a securable removable cover to deter individuals from stealing merchandise from a display booth or otherwise enclose the booth for privacy. In one embodiment, adjustable fasteners that are used to secure the vertical edges of the cover are provided in a manner that does not permit removal from outside of the cover when installed. Optional hangers are also used to hang the top edge of the cover to a support structure. Additionally, the cover may be provided with an adjustment belt to ensure that the cover remains taut on the support structure when locked in its | 2010-05-06 |
20100107529 | Hollow profile, particularly spacer profile for insulated glazing, as well as a device and a method for production of the hollow profile - A tubular hollow profile, particularly a spacer tube for the production of spacer frames for insulated glazing, has a profile wall. The profile wall is configured to be double-walled and has an outer wall made of metal, particularly stainless steel or aluminum, and an inner wall made of plastic, which are connected with one another, preferably in firm, i.e. non-displaceable manner. A device and a method for production of the hollow profile are also provided. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107530 | Exterior Building Material Having a Hollow Thin Wall Profile and an Embossed Low Gloss Surface - A building product which includes a hollow extrudate, unitary reinforcing ribs resisting collapse of the hollow extrudate and, in an embodiment, an exterior surface comprises a low gloss, textured pattern having a gloss level of less than about 50 on a 60° glossmeter, in which the textured pattern extends for about 2-20 feet. Methods and an apparatus for manufacturing such products are also provided by this invention. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107531 | THIN BRICK MATRIX PANEL AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A thin brick system and method for forming a thin brick wall includes a matrix in which channels are formed for receiving a plurality of thin brick units. The thin brick units are bonded to the matrix using mortar and the same mortar can be used to fill spaces between adjacent bricks. The matrix may be attached to a substrate using fasteners. The channels can be formed in the matrix on-site. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107532 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR POSITIONING AND SECURING SAFING INSULATION - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for securing safing insulation in the gap formed between a spandrel and a slab. Additionally, the present invention eliminates the need for stiffening tees and/or stiffening brackets. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention utilizes a first portion of safing secured to spandrel insulation positioned in an exterior wall structure and a second portion of safing insulation positioned adjacent to the first portion of safing insulation and between the spandrel insulation and the slab. By fixedly securing the first portion of safing insulation to the spandrel insulation, any deformation of the spandrel insulation caused by the forces exerted by the compressed second portion of safing insulation on spandrel insulation results in the first portion of safing insulation moving with the spandrel insulation. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107533 | SELF-SEALING FURRING ASSEMBLY - A self-sealing furring assembly includes a spacer and a sealing member abutting the spacer. In another aspect of the disclosure, a self-sealing furring assembly configured to be installed between plaster lath and a frame for a structure, includes building paper mounted on framing for the structure, a sealing member, and a fastening member supporting the sealing member, wherein the fastening member includes a head a and a shank and extends through the plaster lath, the sealing member, and the building paper into the framing so that the plaster lath is between the head of the fastening member and the sealing member, the sealing member being compressed to seal the hole formed by the shank of the fastening member in the building paper. A method for installing an exterior building material to a framing is disclosed. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107534 | MODULAR LAYOUT FORM FOR EMBEDDING OBJECTS IN A SETTABLE MATERIAL - A modular layout form has a substantially planar rear for attachment to a support structure, and a substantially planar front having a two-dimensional array of receptacles for holding objects to be embedded in a settable material (e.g., concrete) in a predetermined pattern with staggered courses. The form has substantially straight lateral edges, which results in a pattern of incomplete receptacles along the lateral edges. Object-retention members (e.g., clips, tabs or elastomeric rims) extend into the receptacles for securing objects in the receptacles. Adjacent forms can be combined by abutting their lateral edges with their incomplete receptacles aligned to create completed receptacles. Objects are then inserted into the completed receptacles to engage the object-retention members and hold the adjacent forms together. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107535 | Segmented Band Joist Batts and Method of Manufacture - Insulation is partially divided into segments ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100107536 | THERMO TECH MARK II LIMITED - A building panel, comprising a concrete portion with an inner and outer face, and an enclosing boundary portion around the inner face perimeter, with a rigid planar plastic sheet against the inner face, and spacing studs against the outer face, the studs including fasteners protruding through to embed into the concrete. Also, a method of forming the building panel comprising the steps of forming an enclosed-perimeter outer framework, positioning a plurality of spacing studs which include fasteners extending upwards within the outer framework, placing a planar plastic panel within the frame over the top of the studs with the fastening members protruding through, then pouring concrete into the frame to cover the panel, and fill the framework to the required depth, then removing the outer frame from the cured concrete. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107537 | Method for Attaching a Reinforcement or Facing on an Existing Structural Component and Structural Component with Attached Reinforcement or Facing - In a method for connecting a reinforcement or facing of hydraulic-setting material of cement mortar mixture or concrete mixture on a structural component, a multi-layer reinforcement mat is attached to a structural component. A smoothing cement of hydraulic-setting material is filled into outer fabric layers of the reinforcement mat. The smoothing cement is allowed to set to form a substitute formwork. Into the space between the substitute formwork and the structural component a flowable cement mortar mixture or concrete mixture is filled in. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107538 | Arch shutter - An arch shutter having a frame with an arch frame portion, and often with a linear lower frame portion, and louvres extending from side to side of the arch portion, parallel to the linear lower frame portion, and having a frame section of predetermined width, and bevel portions formed at each end of each louvre, the bevel portions removing a portion at each end of each louvre for providing clearance for rotation of each louvre without interfering with arch frame portion, and pivot pins inserted through drillings in the frame from the exterior. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107539 | INSULATING WALL PANEL APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for an insulated wall panel. An embodiment of the insulated wall panel having an insulating layer with sheathing on one side and a plurality of studs on the other. Another embodiment of the insulated wall panel having a removable chase portion formed in an insulating panel. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107540 | Attachment element for studded plastic sheets - The invention relates to an attachment element for studded plastic sheets comprising a base body with at least one stud projecting from a front of the base body. To provide an attachment means that results both in a tear-resistant attachment of the studded plastic sheet to the building wall and in extensive surface contact at a top edge of the studded plastic sheet, it is provided that a head portion is arranged on the base body, which fully or at least partially projects from the front of the base body with a resiliently deformable area. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107541 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a support structure including a plurality of mats, each mat including a substantially fixed matrix of spaced tubular rings. The mats are vertically stacked such that the tubular rings are co-extensive and form a matrix of tubular columns. Materials may be poured into the columns and into the void region between the columns, and geotextile or geomembrane-type fabric may wrap the mats and materials to form a block. The blocks may be arranged in one or more horizontal layers, and may be stacked and staggered with respect to blocks in a lower layer. A method of installing the structure is also disclosed. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107542 | Structural building block system with enhanced load bearing capability - A building block arrangement comprises a first layer of building blocks and a second layer of building blocks. The first layer of building blocks includes two spaced apart rows of building blocks whereby a space is provided between adjacent side faces of the building blocks of the first layer. The second layer of building blocks includes two spaced apart rows of building blocks whereby a space is provided between adjacent side faces of the building blocks of the second layer. The space includes communicative vertical portions such that that the space at least partially isolates an interior wall portion from an exterior wall portion. The second layer of building blocks is positioned on top of the first layer of building blocks. The second layer of building blocks spans across at least a portion of the space in the first layer of building blocks. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107543 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF PRE-CAST BUILDING PANELS - The invention relates to an apparatus and method for moulding a substantially hollow building panel ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100107544 | BRACKET FOR SPIGOT OR TELESCOPING TYPE JOINTS BETWEEN MEMBERS - Disclosed herein is a panel having at least one locating bracket having a substantially C-shaped attachment portion having an opening along at least one sidewall and a flange adapted to attach the at least one bracket relative to a surface, a plurality of first members disposed in a first direction, at least one second member disposed in a second direction, at least one side surface of at least one member being shaped to engage the C-shaped attachment portion of the locating bracket, wherein at least a part of the C-shaped attachment portion is adapted to be coplanar with at least one side surface of the at least one member. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107545 | Construction Frame Shear Lug - A shear lug is disclosed for transferring shear stresses from a structural element, such as a column in a framing element, down into the foundation supporting the framing element. The shear lug is not initially affixed to the structural element. The shear lug is instead affixed to anchor rods of an anchorage assembly, and is installed into the foundation with the anchorage assembly at the time the concrete foundation is poured. The structural element is subsequently affixed to the anchor rods, so that shear forces are transferred from the structural element, through the anchor rods and to the shear lugs, which effectively dissipate the shear forces to the foundation. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107546 | Biodegradable structures for suspending anchor bolts - An anchor bolt suspending array comprises a biodegradable bridging structure attachable across a concrete form or in cantilever from one side thereof conformed by folding longitudinally a corrugated cardboard panel into overlying segments each provided with a set of spaced openings that are aligned upon folding to receive the shank of an anchor bolt therein. A retainer either formed as a frustoconical cardboard pulp structure dimensioned to capture the anchor bolt shank end, or as an accordion folded corrugated cardboard strip perforated by spaced holes conformed to grasp the shank, is then useful to suspend the bolt from the bridging structure into the poured concrete. Both the retainers and the bridging structures can be color coded by a biodegradable coating in accordance with the size of the anchor bolt that is receivable therein. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107547 | Positioning plate for foundation anchor bolt - A support plate positioned on or within a construction block formed on the upper surface thereof a channel for the receipt and engagement of a short leg of an anchor bolt, there being two planar vertical upstanding panels adjacent the channel, said vertical upstanding panels engaging the outer circumference of the long leg of the anchor bolt in 180 degree relationship, thereby insuring its maintenance in a vertical orientation. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107548 | COVER FOR SIDING TRIM MEMBER - A cover for a siding trim member which has an integral J-channel includes a peripheral three-sided edge portion that includes a peripheral C-channel and a raised central portion. The C-channel of the edge portion is designed to slide over the peripheral edge of the J-channel holding the cover in position and protecting the electrical outlet or plumbing fixture within said trim member. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107549 | Exterior Rafter And Beam Covering Sleeve - A sleeve for covering the exposed rafters of a structure to prevent premature damage to new construction, and to cover older damaged rafters. The rafter sleeve has two elongated side walls and an elongated bottom for covering the longer side and bottom dimensions of the exposed portion of a rafter. An end cap covers the terminal end of the rafter, and a top covers the portion of top of the rafter extending beyond the eave of a roof. The rafter sleeves can be made in rectangular profile for flat rafters or in parallelogram profile for the rafters of a pitched roof. The rafter sleeve is attached to a rafter in a manner that a portion of the sleeve extends under the eave, and is sealed around the edges. After installation, the sleeve can be painted to resemble an undamaged rafter. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107550 | ATTIC AND WALL INSULATION WITH DESICCANT - A method of reducing the amount of cooling energy required to heat and cool a building is provided. The method includes disposing a porous insulating material in the exterior walls and substantially covering the ceiling in the attic space of the building to a substantial depth. The porous insulating material includes a desiccant. The method further includes permitting the desiccant—bearing porous insulating material to adsorb water moisture from the attic space and then permitting the adsorbed water moisture to desorb from the desiccant—bearing porous insulating material into the enclosed room of the building, resulting in a reduction in the amount of energy required to heat and cool the building. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107551 | MODULE SUPPLY CHAIN - A system and method of fabricating and assembling of large-sized modules remote from a heavy industrial hydrocarbon processing plant site, and overland transportation thereof to the plant site. The method may rely on a computer-based heavy-haul transportation logistics system. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107552 | CONCRETE FORMS - A concrete footing is laid by a set of forms each with side walls forming an elongate area and transverse connecting elements with at least one lift element mounted for lifting by a fork lift system extending across the side walls. The forms include legs engaged into the ground and adjusted to a required height relative to the ground. After setting of the concrete the elongate frame members are lifted from the concrete using the fork lift system. Connecting members shaped to match the side walls are clamped on an inside surface so as to bridge between the frame members. The set is carried on a transport cradle which includes a pair of side walls on which a lowermost one of the set sits with a pair of transverse sleeves connected across the side walls by which the cradle is lifted by the forks of the fork lift system. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107553 | METHOD FOR SECURING A BUILDING STRUCTURE - Certain embodiments of the invention disclosed herein include an apparatus and method for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction. More specifically, an apparatus is disclosed that includes a first floor lower linkage beam attached to a foundation of a structure. In another embodiment, a method is disclosed including attaching a first floor lower linkage beam to a foundation of a structure. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107554 | ROOF, CEILING OR WALL ELEMENT - The invention relates to a roof, ceiling or wall element ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100107555 | MEDICINE PACKAGING APPARATUS - A distance from a printing section to a heat sealing section of a medicine packaging apparatus is shortened without generating wrinkles on a package sheet. A unfolding guide | 2010-05-06 |
20100107556 | Device For Inserting Articles In Blisters Of A Blister Band - A device for inserting articles in blisters of a blister strip in a blister packing machine is described, the device being associated to a supply station which terminates with a supply channel and comprising an obstructing strip located in contact on an upper surface of the blister strip and affording at least a through-hole and an obstruction carriage interposed between the channel and the obstructing strip and affording at least a through-seating of such dimensions as to contain at least one of the articles. The obstruction carriage is moved in alternating motion along an advancement direction of the blister strip between a first position in which the through-seating is coaxial to the channel and is inferiorly closed by the obstructing strip in order to receive at least an article from the channel, and a second position in which the through-seating is coaxial with the through-hole afforded in the obstructing strip in order to enable a release of the article contained internally of the through-seating into an underlying blister to be filled. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107557 | FILLING MACHINE PROVIDED WITH A CLEANING DEVICE WITH A DEFORMABLE MEMBRANE - The invention relates to a container filling machine including at least one filling spout, and a cleaning device including a stationary collecting member with a passage opening, a sealing member that can be displaced between a retracted position and a service position in which said sealing member is capable of tightly sealing the passage opening, and displacement means for displacing said sealing member between the retracted position and the service position thereof. The sealing member includes an elastically deformable membrane mounted on a holder and forming therewith a tight deformation chamber capable of receiving a pressurised fluid in order to deform the deformable membrane for sealing the passage opening when said holder is displaced into the service position by the displacement means. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107558 | DEVICE FOR THE ROLL-SEALING OF SHEETS - The device for the roll-sealing of sheets has a mating roll and a sealing roll, which presses against the mating roll with a sealing force, so that a molded sheet and a cover sheet can be guided between the sealing roll and the mating roll and sealed to form a sealed composite sheet structure. The surface of the mating roll has recesses to accept blister pockets of the molded sheet and a rippled structure. The elevations formed by the rippled structure comprise contact areas of different sizes. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107559 | Packaging Machine - A packaging apparatus for real-time alignment of packaging surfaces can include two or more sensors for detecting the positioning of carton surfaces and a servo system. The servo system can include a servo motor and a controller. The servo system records the positioning of the carton surfaces and calculates a difference in position. The controller compares the calculated value with a predetermined value and if necessary, the servo motor turns a correction wheel to align the carton surfaces. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107560 | PACKAGING TUBE FOR A PREDETERMINED VOLUME OF A BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE TO BE STORED AT A LOW TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - The invention relates to a packaging tube for a pre-determined volume of a biological substance to be stored at a low temperature and to a system including same. The inventive packaging tube comprises a portion ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100107561 | Sensor Detecting Sensitivity Setting Apparatus, Print Apparatus, Wrapping System, Sensor Detecting Sensitivity Setting Method, and Program - A controller that controls a registered mark sensor stores, in a storing unit, a registered mark setting ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100107562 | SHEETS OF MATERIAL HAVING A FIRST PRINTED PATTERN ON AN UPPER SURFACE THEREOF AND A SECOND PRINTED PATTERN ON A LOWER SURFACE THEREOF - Sheets of material having a first printed pattern or color disposed on or visible through an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern or color disposed on or visible through a lower surface thereof are disclosed, as well as methods for producing same. Such sheets of material may be employed to provide a decorative cover for a floral grouping or a decorative cover for a flower pot; or to form a preformed flower pot cover for covering a flower pot; or to provide a sleeve for wrapping or covering a floral grouping or a flower pot; or to provide a ribbon material. The sheets of material of the present invention may be constructed of a single layer of material or multiple layers of material. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107563 | Horizontal banding machine - A horizontal banding machine comprising, an elastic band supply mechanism for providing an elastic band in a gravity assisted fashion; at least two band holding devices for, receiving the elastic band from the elastic band supply mechanism, stretching the elastic band for providing a band opening surrounded by the elastic band for accommodating a plurality of objects for banding therein; and, disengaging the elastic band from the holding devices for deploying the elastic band onto the plurality of objects, and an actuator coupled to the band holding devices for moving the band holding devices between a first position for receiving the elastic band and a second position for disengaging the elastic band. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107564 | Patched Drinking Water Bag - A system and method for pull-off sanitation patches for bagged water dispersion systems. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107565 | Clip Pressure Monitoring using Piezometer - A clip machine for dividing up and closing tubular packagings filled with filling material by closure clips, including at least a first and a second closure tool unit which for setting and closing at least one closure clip (clip) are reversibly movable relative to each other between an open position and a closure position. There is provided at least one piezoelectric sensor which is connected to one of the closure tool units and which is adapted to measure a closure force applied upon closure of a closure clip and to output a measurement value representing the closure force. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107566 | COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR AUTOMATED CLIPPING PACKAGING APPARATUS - Computer program products that operate packaging systems with an automated product pusher and clipper for attaching at least one closure clip to a product held in a covering such as netting. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107567 | MULTI-STAGE END-TO-END CYTOTOXIN HANDLING SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, an integrated multi-stage end-to-end cytotoxin handling system includes a first stage for receiving a cytotoxin drug and for preparation of a dose of the cytotoxin drug; a second stage in selective communication with the first stage for further processing the prepared dose; and a third stage in selective communication with the second stage for further processing of the prepared dose. The third stage includes an automated apparatus for sealing the prepared dose in an enclosure. During the entire time from reception into the first stage for drug preparation thereof and to produce a cytotoxin dose to being scaled in the enclosure, the cytotoxin drug remains in a controlled, sealed environment. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107568 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HEAT-SEALING CONTAINER - A heat welding member | 2010-05-06 |
20100107569 | Plastic tube sealing and test system - The present invention may be used for plastic tube sealing and testing. A housing may have in a sealing chamber a tube sealing positioning apparatus with a tube holder slidable on a vertical guide from a lower portion to an upper portion to be positioned adjacent a heating apparatus and a clamping apparatus. The tube holder may be moved and positioned by a linear positioning device. The heating apparatus may have a nozzle to direct heated air on an open end of a plastic tube. The clamping apparatus may have two clamping devices slidably disposed to clamp the heated open end of the plastic tube to fuse the tube wall adjacent the open end. A spacing distance sensor and a tube position distance sensor may be attached to the clamping devices for sensing the position of the tube and the spacing of the clamp jaws of the clamping devise. A control processor may be connected to the linear positioning device to control movement and dwell time of the tube holder. The heating apparatus and clamp positioning device may be connected to the control processor to control heat application and clamp jaw spacing and clamp time. A sealed tube may be attached to a top cover of a test container to be positioned in the test container. A sealing disk may be positioned on the top cover to close an aperture in the cover. The sealing disk may have a port to direct a fluid pressure into a mouth of the tube and a port to apply a vacuum to the test container. The control processor may control the amount of pressure or vacuum applied on a time basis for conducting a test. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107570 | PREPARED MEDICATION BAGGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus for sealing prepared medications in enclosures includes a tubular sleeve having an open first end, an open second end, and an outer surface. The first end includes at least one first locking member for securely attaching the tubular sleeve to another member. The apparatus also includes a length of a flexible packaging sleeve that is open at one end and has an open interior space. The packaging sleeve is disposed about the outer surface of the tubular sleeve in a compressed form. The open end of the sleeve is sealingly attached to the first end of the tubular sleeve. A tensioner device is disposed about an outer surface of the packaging sleeve and includes a first section that couples the first end of the packaging sleeve to the tubular sleeve and at least two elongated tensioner arms that extend along a length of the tubular sleeve. The compressed packaging sleeve is disposed underneath the tensioner arms such that the tensioner arms apply tension to the packaging sleeve and control the unfurling thereof from the tubular sleeve. The open first end of the tubular sleeve is in communication with the open interior space of the packaging sleeve. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107571 | DEVICE FOR HANDLING DIAPERS - A powerful throughput magazine of the ‘first in first out’ type is activated for the handling of diapers ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100107572 | Packaging Machine with at Least One Pneumatic Drive - A packaging machine with at least one pneumatic drive is proposed, which packaging machine is insensitive to dirt and is easy to clean. According to the invention, this is achieved by provision of an integrated structural unit ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100107573 | STRAPPING DEVICE - The invention relates to a portable strapping device to strap packaged goods using a strapping band, the device comprising a tightening mechanism for applying tension to a loop of a strapping band, a frictional welding element ( | 2010-05-06 |
20100107574 | Force distributing interface system - A mammal interface system, an apparatus and method, providing a housing, a formable material within the housing which is molded into a customed fitted interface which redistributes forces transmitted to the mammal. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107575 | SELF-CLEANING DEVICE OF FILTERING NET OF AIR CONDITIONER - A self-cleaning device of a filtering net of air conditioner is installed on a filtering frame in an air inlet of a dust spiral case of a package air conditioner and is disposed outside the filtering net. A filtering net guide rail with slots is installed on an upper frame and a lower frame. The filtering net is fixed on the filtering net frame by the slots of guide rails. The cleaning device of the filtering net includes a sweeping assembly with a brush, a drive motor fixed on the sweeping assembly, a transmission mechanism connected to the drive motor, a rack group installed on the left and right side of the filtering net, a dust collecting box installed under the filtering net for collecting dust, and a dust exchanging device is disposed between the dust collecting box and the filtering net. The drive motor connected with the transmission mechanism drives the sweeping assembly sliding up and down attached the filtering net along the rack group, thus dust is cleaned by the brush, then dust is put into the dust collecting box through the dust exchanging device. The device is easily loaded and unloaded, and used with less time and labor, the filtering net can be cleaned any time or on time. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107576 | COMB FOR INLET BARRIER FILTER SYSTEM - An inlet barrier filter system for mounting on an aircraft to filter air prior to intake into an engine of the aircraft includes a frame having at least two curved frame members defining an opening. A filter element has a curved inward face and is received in the opening of the frame. The filter element includes filter media having pleats. A comb is attached to the frame and includes spaced-apart teeth that support the pleats. The comb is curved to generally conform to the curved inward face of the filter element. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107577 | Filter elements; air cleaner; assembly; and, methods - A filter element, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The element generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration, and an axial seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Methods of assembly and use are provided. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107578 | Fleece medium, it's manufacturing method and a filter element made of it - A method for electrostatic spinning of thermoplastic polymers for obtaining nano and microfibers, is introduced. The method if characterized by the following steps: solving the thermoplastic polymer in a corresponding solvent; adding a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) to this solution, and introducing the solution into an electric field and spinning under the effect of the electric field to nano and microfibers. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107579 | Apparatus for collecting lightweight packing particulates - A vacuum cleaner attachment useful to collect dispersed packing particulates and the like comprises a thin-walled polymeric enclosure defined by a plurality of generally planar panels surrounding at their free edges a receiving opening through which the particulates are collected by the vacuum draw against a perforated screening structure. As the particulates accumulate in the enclosure the large pressure drop across the outer ranks thereof produces inward pressure forces across the panels, resulting in the inward flexures thereof to assist in the retention of the particulates in the enclosure as it is moved over a collection receptacle. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107580 | FILTER DEVICE, ESPECIALLY AIR FILTER - A filter device has a housing assembled of a housing bottom part and housing top part. A filter element is inserted into the housing and is made of a filter medium. A locking device connects the filter element with the housing bottom part and the housing top part in a mounted position of the filter element inside the housing. The locking device has a locking element connected to the filter element. The housing bottom part and the housing top part each have locking parts, wherein the locking element engages the locking parts on the housing bottom part and the housing top part. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107581 | Absorbent and Canister - An adsorbent having an excellent VOC-retaining ability is achieved. A adsorbent for a canister includes an activated carbon and a hydrophobic substance supported on the activated carbon, wherein the adsorbent has a butane working capacity that is greater than or equal to 9.0 g/100 mL, a butane retentivity that is lesser than or equal to 1.5 g/100 mL, and a pore volume that is lesser than or equal to 0.25 mL/mL. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107582 | MAT MEMBER AND EXHAUST GAS PROCESSING APPARATUS - A mat member includes an inorganic fiber, an organic binder, and a material which expands at a temperature of approximately 130° C. to approximately 200° C. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107583 | CERAMIC SINTERED BODY AND CERAMIC FILTER - It is to provide a ceramic sintered body and a ceramic filter having a long-term stability which can prevent cracks from occurring due to the breakage of ceramic particles when thermal stress is applied in regeneration process and the like, and can prevent catalyst carried from deteriorating when regeneration treatment is conducted repeatedly. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107584 | AGRICULTURAL HEADER PRESENCE SENSOR WITH TRACTION CONTROL - An agricultural combine for supporting an agricultural header and carrying that agricultural header to a field to harvest a crop. The combine includes a chassis, front and rear drive wheels, a hydraulic motor, a device for sensing and a controller. The front and rear drive wheels support the chassis. The hydraulic motor is drivingly coupled to the front wheels. The device for sensing senses a presence of a header mounted to the combine. The controller is configured to monitor the device for sensing and to change the specific displacement of the hydraulic motor dependent upon the presence of the agricultural header. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107585 | CUTTING TOOL FOR MOWING SYSTEMS - A cutting tool for a mowing system for cutting plants is provided. The mowing system includes a driving mechanism capable of being driven by an external shaft. The cutting tool includes a plate member and at least one chain member. The plate member is removably connected to the driving mechanism. The plate member is capable of being rotated by the driving mechanism. Each chain member of the at least one chain member is coupled to the plate member at an end of the each chain member. The at least one chain member is capable of cutting the plants upon rotation of the plate member when the plants come in contact with the at least one chain member. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107586 | GRASS CATCHER RETAINING DEVICE FOR REEL MOWER CUTTING UNIT - A grass catcher retaining device is disclosed for a reel mower cutting unit. The retaining device includes a central support ring on the grass catcher and removably fastened to a loop projecting forwardly from a lift arm for the reel mower cutting unit. The central support ring may be pivotably mounted to the top of the grass catcher, and may have a gate that is spring biased to the closed position to engage a wireform loop extending forwardly from the lift arm that supports the reel mower cutting unit. Additionally, a rod may extend horizontally from the sides of a grass catcher and may be pivotably attached to the reel mower cutting unit. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107587 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HARVESTING GRAPE CLUSTERS - Apparatus for harvesting grapes without damaging the grapes. A cluster hanger clip is provided to securely hold a cluster of grapes by the stem, in order to cut, carry, and transport the cluster with minimal or no touching of the grape berries. A grape harvesting vehicle which moves between the rows of grapevines in the vineyard, includes grape conveyors, on which the hanger clips are suspended, either temporarily or permanently. The conveyors convey the grape clusters to packers at packing stations on the platform. The packers segregate the grape clusters and pack the clusters into boxes. A palletizer stacks the boxes on pallets in a bin. The platform can change configuration for use in the vineyard, and for travel on the highway. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107588 | Agricultural Baler - An agricultural baling machine that includes a rotating element, a plunger, a guiding channel and a linking element. The plunger has a pivoting point. The pivoting point travels in the guiding channel. The guiding channel defines the longitudinal axis. The linking element is connected between the rotating element and the plunger. The plunger has a face configured to have a line of loading. The line of loading is generally normal to the longitudinal axis. The line of loading shifts across the face as the linking element drives the plunger generally in a direction corresponding to the longitudinal axis. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107589 | RAKE HEAD HAVING HELICAL COIL - A rake head comprising at least one substantially rigid helical coil portion and at least one resiliently deformable helical coil portion. The substantially rigid helical coil portion is supported. The deformable helical coil portion is able to flex by bending, and is compressible under the influence of external forces. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107590 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A ROPE LAP - Device and method for producing a rope lap. The device includes a rope-forming device structured and arranged to combine threads drawn off from a plurality of thread bobbins in a creel to form a rope, and a bobbin carriage having a warp beam with side disks and a traversing device with a rope guide arranged adjacent to the warp beam. The rope is guided through the rope guided. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107591 | TURBOMACHINE FLAMEOUT CONFIRMATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for detecting a flameout of an operating turbomachine that is configured to receive a controlled flow of bleed air from a bleed air source and a controlled flow of fuel from a fuel source. A value of an operational parameter within the turbomachine is detected and a determination is made as to whether it has varied by a predetermined amount. If the operational parameter has varied by the predetermined amount, a flameout confirmation test is triggered. The flameout confirmation test includes holding the controlled flow of bleed air constant, commanding an increase in turbomachine speed, and confirming that a flameout has occurred by detecting that the controlled fuel flow to the turbomachine is at a maximum fuel flow limit and that actual turbomachine speed differs from the commanded turbomachine speed by a predetermined speed error. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107592 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING CORROSION IN A GAS TURBINE SYSTEM - A system includes a gas turbine unit configured to generate a combustion gas by combusting a mixture of compressed air and fuel and generate electric power by expanding the combustion gas. A separator is coupled to the gas turbine unit and disposed upstream of the gas turbine unit. The separator is configured to reduce sulfur content in the fuel before being fed to the gas turbine unit. A portion of an exhaust gas from a gas turbine is recirculated to the gas turbine unit. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107593 | Integrated Cooling, Heating, and Power Systems - One exemplary embodiment of this invention provides a single-effect absorption chiller including an absorber operatively connected to a solution heat exchanger and a generator, and a condenser in fluid communication with the absorber, wherein the absorber is sized and configured to receive a feed of water from a source of water and to transfer heat to the feed of water and then to convey the feed of water to the condenser without further heat conditioning of the feed of water prior to its entry into the condenser, and wherein the condenser is sized and configured to receive the feed of water from the absorber and to transfer heat to the feed of water, thereby cooling the condenser without resorting to an external heat exchanger such as a conventional cooling tower. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107594 | TURBINE INTEGRATED BLEED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A bleed system for a gas turbine engine includes: (a) a bleed air turbine having a turbine inlet adapted to be coupled to a source of compressor bleed air at a first pressure; (b) a bleed air compressor mechanically coupled to the bleed air turbine, and having a compressor inlet adapted to be coupled to a source of fan discharge air at a second pressure substantially lower than the first pressure; and (c) a mixing duct coupled to a turbine exit of the bleed air turbine and to a compressor exit of the bleed air compressor. | 2010-05-06 |
20100107595 | COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT - A combined cycle power plant includes at least one gas turbine, at least one steam turbine and a heat recovery boiler in combination to produce electricity and/or process steam. The heat recovery boiler has a duct for receiving and confining gas turbine exhaust gas from the gas turbine. Heat transfer tubes for heating water and steam for use in the bottoming steam cycle (steam turbine and/or process steam) are disposed within the heat recovery boiler and have exterior surfaces in fluid communication with the gas turbine exhaust gas and interior surfaces in circulatory fluid communication with water and/or steam. A cellular material is attached to the exterior surfaces of the heat transfer tubes and operates to enhance heat transfer from the gas turbine exhaust gas to the water and/or steam. | 2010-05-06 |