19th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 49 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140128167 | ELASTIC JOINT BODY - The present disclosure relates to an elastic joint body for a shaft arrangement for connecting two shaft portions in an articulated manner, comprising a plurality of bushings, at least one primary loop bundle, each of which loops a bushing pair consisting of two adjacent bushings, the pair being loadable in tension in the event of a torque transfer via the shaft portions, a support device arranged on at least one bushing for axially guiding the primary loop bundle, and an elastomeric casing into which the loop bundle, the support devices, and the bushings are at least partly embedded. The adjacent bushings of at least some of the bushing pairs are connected to each other in a force-transmitting manner via at least one additional loop bundle, the at least one additional bundle being arranged in the elastomeric casing in a region in which none of the primary loop bundles extend. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128168 | HYDROFORMED DRIVESHAFT TUBE WITH SECONDARY SHAPE - A hydroformed driveshaft tube formed using a hydroforming process is provided. The hydroformed driveshaft tube comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion. The middle portion is at least partially defined by a circular arc shaped surface of revolution. At least a portion of the middle portion has a diameter greater than a diameter of the first end portion and the second end portion. The middle portion is formed between the first end portion and the second end portion. The middle portion affects a critical speed and a breathing mode frequency of the hydroformed driveshaft tube. The hydroformed driveshaft tube reduces a cost of a driveshaft assembly. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128169 | GUIDING DEVICE - Disclosed is a guiding device ( | 2014-05-08 |
20140128170 | Golf Cup Guard - A golf cup guard for placement on a golf cup. The body portion is conical and shaped to prevent material from entering a golf cup. There is a handle to assist in placement and removal of the golf cup guard. The golf cup guard may prevent excess paint, fertilizer, sand, or other materials from falling into the golf cup. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128171 | GOLF BALL TRACKING SYSTEM - The present invention is a golf ball tracking system that includes a golf ball, a GPS chip that is embedded within the golf ball and a hand-held tracker that includes a front, a casing, a transmitter, a LCD display and a beeper, the transmitter is encased within the casing and the LCD display is disposed on the front of the hand-held tracker and the transmitter is in communication with the GPS chip embedded within the golf ball through a GPS system. The golf ball tracking system includes one or more batteries encased within the casing, the one or more batteries provide electrical power to the golf ball tracking system and a packaging that contains one or more of the golf balls. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128172 | GOLF CLUB SWINGING APPARATUS - A golf club swinging apparatus configured to support and provide for motion of a golf club along a pendulum swing path may comprise a frame, a rotation mechanism having club and frame coupling components, and an angle measurement mechanism. Another embodiment may comprise a frame, and a rotation mechanism configured to couple a golf club to the frame and to provide for rotation about a rotation point such that the golf club may follow a pendulum swing path through a strike position. Yet another embodiment may comprise a frame having a base component, a vertical component, and a cross-member component, a rotation mechanism rotatably coupled with the cross-member component, and a protractor having a freely rotatable arm configured to couple with the golf club and measure an angle at which the golf club is rotated about the rotation point along a swing path. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128173 | GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH PROTECTIVE LAYER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE GOLF CLUB HEADS - Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture such a golf club heads are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the golf club head may include a ball-striking face and a protective aluminum oxide layer coupled to the ball-striking face of the golf club head. The protective aluminum oxide layer is associated with a hardness that is greater than that of the ball-striking face. In further embodiments, golf club heads may include a top portion and at least one of a plurality of interchangeable alignment indicia coupled thereto, which are configured to guide the golf club head relative to a golf ball. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128174 | GOLF TRAINING AID - A golf training aid ( | 2014-05-08 |
20140128175 | CLUB HEAD SETS WITH VARYING CHARACTERISTICS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of golf club head sets with varying characteristics are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also generally described herein. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128176 | GOLF CLUB FACE WITH COVER HAVING ROUGHNESS PATTERN - The present disclosure pertains to composite articles, and in particular a composite face plate for a golf club-head, and methods for making the same. In certain embodiments, a composite face plate for a club-head is formed with a cross-sectional profile having a varying thickness. The face plate comprises a lay-up of multiple, composite prepreg plies. At least a portion of the plies comprise a plurality of elongated prepreg strips arranged in a predetermined criss-cross pattern in the lay-up. The prepreg strips create one or more areas of increased thickness where the strips overlap each other, thereby creating a desired profile for the plate. Metallic or polymer covers or cover layers can be used to define a striking surface. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128177 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A NANOCRYSTALLINE TITANIUM ALLOY - Embodiments of a golf club head and methods to manufacture such a golf club head are generally described herein. The golf club head generally includes at least one ball-striking face, which comprises a titanium alloy that is associated with an average grain size measuring no more than about 1 micron (μm) in the longest dimension. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128178 | GOLF CLUB WITH OPTIMUM MOMENTS OF INERTIA IN THE VERTICAL AND HOSEL AXIS - A hollow golf club is provided having an outer shell and an inner frame. The outer shell comprises one or more lightweight members, such as the crown or the skirt, and preferably fits within an envelope of about 5 inches×5 inches×2.8 inches. The inner frame fits within a smaller envelope and sits on the sole of the club head. One or more weights are located either on or within the inner frame to optimize the moment of inertia of the club head about both the vertical axis running through the center of gravity or geometric center of the club head, hereinafter referred to as the “y-axis,” and the axis running through the center of the shaft of the golf club, hereinafter referred to as the “hosel axis.” The weights can be attached to the inner frame or can be distributed within the inner frame. In another embodiment, the hitting face and a portion of the skirt proximate the toe form a curved blade in the shape of a sickle or battle ax and an inner support bridges the toe end of the curved blade to the hosel for structural support. The ratio of moment of inertia of the club head about the y-axis to moment of inertia of the club head about the hosel axis is preferably 0.55. More preferably, this ratio is 0.75. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128179 | PROCESS FOR DESIGNING RUGGED PATTERN ON GOLF BALL SURFACE - A golf ball has, on a surface thereof, a rugged pattern composed of a land and a large number of dimples. A method for designing the rugged pattern includes the steps of:
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20140128180 | GOLF TEE - A golf tee includes a ball seat portion on which a golf ball is placed; and a rod-shaped support shaft portion formed downward from the ball seat portion. The support shaft portion has a projection that is laterally formed on and projected from the support shaft portion. The ball seat portion and the support shaft portion are formed plane-symmetrically on a single plane including a central axis line of the support shaft portion and a point of the projection. In the single plane, a virtual plane including contact portion that contacts with a golf ball when the golf ball is placed on the ball seat portion and a central axis line of the support shaft portion form an obtuse angle on one side of the axis line and form an acute angle on the other side of the axis line. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128181 | Two Strikes Baseball - The invention is an improved baseball game which reduces the time of play by having the participants start each at bat with two balls and two strikes, and which replaces the runs scored system of scoring with a scoring system that awards points for particular baseball plays and results. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128182 | SPORTS APPARATUS AND METHOD - A sports apparatus for monitoring movement of a sport projectile includes a sensor and a wireless interface disposed within the sport projectile for communicating sampled data signals from the sensor, a portable communication device in wireless communication with the wireless sensor for receiving sampled data signals from the wireless sensor, the sampled data signals indicative of a motion of the sport projectile. The portable communication device includes a controller having a memory including programming instructions that when executed by the processor cause the controller to detect a sensor signal from the wireless interface, determine a motion characteristic of the sport projectile from the motion characteristic from the sensor signal, and determine if the motion characteristic is passage of the sports projectile through a goal structure, motion of the sports projectile after a shot or an impact of the sport projectile with an object. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128183 | Beveled End Pieces for an Arrow - Example nocks, arrowheads and/or arrowhead inserts include a tapered annular flange axially engaging a correspondingly tapered edge on a tubular arrow shaft. The tapered flange and edge help prevent the end of tubular arrow shaft from deforming radially outward when substantial axial force is applied to the nock, arrowhead and/or arrowhead insert. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128184 | Hunting Arrow Tip and Method of Manufacture - A tip for a hunting arrow and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. A bullet-shaped tip is affixed to a shaft region and a threaded bore for attachment to the threaded engagement of a standard hunting arrow. A pair of barbs extends out and forward from the tip. The barbs may be manufactured by creating a hole in a standard arrow tip transverse to the axial line thereof, and forcing a length of wire through the hole. The wire may be retained with a glue or sealant, and may be bent forward to a desired shape and sharpened. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128185 | Mechanical Broadheads with Hinged Front Blades - A mechanical broadhead with a set of blades that mechanically activate via a fixed style blade that slides at impact. The blades may deploy inside a cavity of an animal or the blades may deploy outside a cavity of an animal. The blades are slideably secured in a body in accepting slots. The deployable blades may include a ratchet mechanism to lock the deployable blades in one or more positions. The mechanical broadhead maintains a low aerodynamic profile for proper flight via the deployable blades. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128186 | Mechanical Broadheads with Hinged Rear Blades - A mechanical broadhead with a set of blades that mechanically activate via a fixed style blade that slides at impact. The blades may deploy inside a cavity of an animal or the blades may deploy outside a cavity of an animal. The blades are slideably secured in a body in accepting slots. The deployable blades may include a ratchet mechanism to lock the deployable blades in one or more positions. The mechanical broadhead maintains a low aerodynamic profile for proper flight via the deployable blades. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128187 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A control device for a vehicle continuously variable transmission that includes: an input-side variable pulley of which an effective diameter is variable; an output-side variable pulley of which an effective diameter is variable; a transmission belt that is wound between the input-side variable pulley and the output-side variable pulley; and a check valve that, on the basis of a first pressure that is one of an input-side pressure applied to the input-side variable pulley and an output-side pressure applied to the output-side variable pulley, regulates a second pressure that is the other one of the input-side pressure and the output-side pressure includes: a control unit that, when the second pressure is regulated by the check valve, controls the first pressure on the basis of a pressure required to suppress a slip of the transmission belt and a pressure required to achieve a target speed ratio. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128188 | BELT-TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Provided is a belt-type continuously variable transmission which may prevent a servo spool from sliding even when a movable sieve slides due to reduced pressure in a hydraulic cylinder. A hydraulic servo mechanism comprises a servo spool and a feedback spool, and contiguous members coming into contact with the feedback spool ( | 2014-05-08 |
20140128189 | BICYCLE DERAILLEUR - A bicycle derailleur is basically provided with a base member, a movable member and a connecting structure. The base member includes a bicycle mounting portion. The movable member is movable with respect to the base member between a first position and a second position that is farther than the first position from the base member. The connecting structure movably connects the movable member to the base member. The connecting structure moves the movable member with an actuation ratio that descends and then ascends as the movable member moves from the first position towards the second position. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128190 | ELECTRIC FRONT DERAILLEUR - An electric front derailleur includes a base member, a chain guide, a first link member, a second link member and an electric driving unit. The base member includes a mounting portion to be operatively mounted to a bicycle frame. The chain guide is movable with respect to the base member. The first link member movably connects the chain guide to the base member. The first link member is at least partially aligned with the chain guide in a lateral direction with the electric front derailleur in an installed position. The second link member movably connects the chain guide to the base member. The second link member is at least partially aligned with the chain guide in the lateral direction with the electric front derailleur in the installed position. The electric driving unit is operatively coupled to the chain guide to move the chain guide with respect to the base member. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128191 | Drive arrangement for a bicycle, having a greater difference in the number of teeth between the largest and the smallest rear chain sprocket - A drive arrangement for a bicycle including a chainring having a chainring axis, a plurality of different rear sprockets, the plurality of rear sprockets sharing a sprocket axis, a drive chain that runs around the rear sprockets and the chainring and in meshing engagement with a selected active sprocket of the plurality of rear sprockets and the chainring, and a rear derailleur. The rear derailleur is configured to shift the chain over a plurality of sprockets having a difference in tooth count of over 25 teeth ranging from a smallest to a largest sprocket. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128192 | MOTOR DRIVING FORCE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A motor driving force transmission system includes an electric motor that generates motor torque for actuating a differential mechanism portion and outputs the motor torque, and that has a motor shaft with eccentric portions, and a bearing mechanism including a ball bearing interposed between one-side axial end portion of a housing and one-side axial end portion of a differential case, a ball bearing interposed between the other-side axial end portion of the differential case and one-side axial end portion of the motor shaft, and a ball bearing interposed between the other-side axial end portion of the housing and the other-side axial end portion of the motor shaft. An axial load is applied to the ball bearings of the bearing mechanism by a spring. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128193 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REGENERATIVE BRAKING FOR A VEHICLE - A regenerative brake device for a vehicle includes an output shaft ( | 2014-05-08 |
20140128194 | DRIVE UNIT MOUNTED CLOSE TO THE WHEEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A drive unit close to the wheel of an electric vehicle having an electric machine with a drive shaft and transmission unit that has at least a first transmission component with an output shaft. The transmission unit interacts with the driveshaft for transferring torque. The drive shaft has, as bearings, two drive shaft bearings and the output shaft has at least one output shaft bearing. At least one of the drive shaft bearings and output shaft bearings is a fixed bearing, and at least an additional drive shaft bearing and the output shaft bearing are loose bearings. The drive and the output shaft bearings are radial bearings. A vehicle can have additional drive units close to the wheel, a vehicle axle can have at least a drive unit close to the wheel and an application of a drive unit close to the wheel. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128195 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A variable speed transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs is illustrated and described that provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The use of a planetary gear set allows minimum speeds to be in reverse and the unique geometry of the transmission allows all of the power paths to be coaxial, thereby reducing overall size and complexity of the transmission in comparison to transmissions achieving similar transmission ratio ranges. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128196 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE POWER-SPLIT VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable power-split transmission ( | 2014-05-08 |
20140128197 | MULTI-STAGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A multi-stage automatic transmission in which planet gear mechanisms, external gears and friction elements are combined in order to realize nine forward gears and one rearward gear having excellent operating conditions for friction elements and superior shift range ratios, thereby achieving excellent power performance and fuel efficiency. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128198 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission of the present invention has an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. The torque transmitting devices are each selectively engageable in combinations of at least three to establish a plurality forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128199 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission of the present invention has an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. The torque transmitting devices are each selectively engageable in combinations of at least two to establish a plurality forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128200 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission has an input member, an output member, at least four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes actuatable in combinations of three to establish a plurality of forward gear ratios and one reverse gear ratio. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128201 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, at least three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes actuatable in combinations of three to establish a plurality of forward gear ratios and at least one reverse gear ratio. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128202 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission may include: an input shaft; an output shaft parallel with the input shaft; a first planetary gear set on the input shaft including a first, second and third rotation elements, the first selectively connected to the input shaft, and the third selectively connected to the input shaft; a second planetary gear set on the output shaft including a fourth, fifth and sixth rotation elements, the first selectively connected to the input shaft through two gear ratio paths and selectively connected to a transmission housing, the fifth selectively connected to the input shaft and the transmission housing, and the sixth connected to the second rotation element and directly connected to the output shaft; four transfer gears; and frictional elements including clutches and brakes. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128203 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLES - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle may include an input shaft receiving a torque of an engine, an output shaft disposed substantially in parallel with the input shaft at a predetermined distance and outputting a changed torque, a first planetary gear set disposed on the input shaft and including a first, second and third rotation elements, a second planetary gear set disposed on the output shaft and including a fourth, fifth and sixth rotation elements, four transfer gears forming the externally-meshed gears, and frictional elements including clutches connecting the input shaft and the rotation elements of the first and second planetary gear sets and brakes connecting the rotation elements of the first and second planetary gear sets and a transmission housing. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128204 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle may include: an input; an output; a first planetary gear set on the input including a first rotation element selectively connected to the input and selectively operated as a fixed element, a second rotation element selectively connected to the input and a third rotation element; a second planetary gear set on the output including a fourth rotation element connected to the second rotation element and selectively operated as a fixed element, a fifth rotation element connected to the third rotation element and directly connected to the output, and a sixth rotation element selectively connected to the input; four transfer gears; and frictional elements including clutches connecting the input and the rotation elements of the first and second planetary gear sets, and brakes connecting the rotation elements of the first and second planetary gear sets and a transmission housing. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128205 | QUAD-CLUTCH MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission has a first and a second planetary gear set with four input torque-transmitting mechanisms, such as friction clutches, to achieve torque flow through the planetary gear sets to a countershaft gearing arrangement. The transmission includes an input member, an output member, a pair of planetary gear sets, an input clutch assembly having four input clutches and a countershaft gearing arrangement. The countershaft gearing arrangement is operatively connected with the planetary gear sets and includes: three co-planar intermeshing gear sets, first and second countershafts, a first intermediate shaft, a second intermediate and a third intermediate shaft concentric with the input shaft. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128206 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLES - An automatic transmission planetary gear train for a vehicle may include a first shaft receiving a torque of an engine, a second shaft disposed substantially in parallel with the first shaft, a first planetary gear set disposed on the first shaft and including a first sun gear, a first planet carrier, and a first ring gear as rotation elements, a second planetary gear set disposed on the second shaft and including a second sun gear, a second planet carrier, and a second ring gear as rotation elements, a third planetary gear set disposed on the second shaft and including a third sun gear, a third planet carrier, and a third ring gear as rotation elements, three transfer gears forming the externally-meshed gears, and frictional elements selectively interconnecting the rotation elements of the first, second, and third planetary gear sets or selectively connecting a rotation element to a transmission housing. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128207 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission includes: a first torque-receiving shaft; a second shaft parallel with the first shaft; a first planetary gear set on the first shaft having a first, second and third rotation elements operated as a fixed or output element, directly connected to the first shaft and operated as an input element, and operated as a selective output element, respectively; a compound planetary gear set including a second planetary gear set and a third planetary gear set, and having a fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rotation elements, selectively connected to the second and third rotation elements, connected to an output gear, selectively connected to the first rotation element, and selectively connected to the third rotation element, respectively; three transfer gears forming externally-meshed gears; and frictional elements selectively interconnecting the rotation elements or selectively connecting the rotation elements to a transmission housing. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128208 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLES - A planetary gear train including: a first planetary gear set on a first shaft including a first sun gear operated as an output or fixed element, a first planet carrier operable as an output element, and a first ring gear operated as an input element; a second planetary gear set on a second shaft including a second sun gear connected to the first planet carrier, a second planet carrier, and a second ring gear engaging the first planet carrier and the first ring gear; a third planetary gear set on the second shaft including a third sun gear connected to the second ring gear, a third planet carrier engaging the second planet carrier and connected to an output gear, and a third ring gear engaging the first sun gear; three transfer gears; and frictional elements interconnecting the first, second, and third planetary gear sets and/or connecting a transmission housing. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128209 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, at least four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and a brake actuatable in combinations of three to establish a plurality of forward gear ratios and at least one reverse gear ratio. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128210 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A planetary gear train may include a first shaft receiving torque of an engine, a second shaft selectively connected to the first shaft through an externally-meshed gear, a first planetary gear set disposed on the first shaft, and including a first rotation element selectively operated as a fixed element, a second rotation element directly connected to the first shaft, and a third rotation element, a compound planetary gear set including a fourth rotation element selectively connected to the third rotation element through an externally-meshed gear, a fifth rotation element selectively connected to the first rotation element through an externally-meshed gear, a sixth rotation element directly connected to an output gear, and a seventh rotation element directly connected to the second shaft and selectively connected to the third rotation element through an externally-meshed gear, and frictional elements selectively connecting the rotation elements with each other or with a transmission housing. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128211 | TRIPLE CLUTCH MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is disclosed having a planetary gear set with three input torque-transmitting mechanisms, such as friction clutches, to achieve torque flow through the planetary gear set to a countershaft gearing arrangement. The transmission includes an input member, an output member, a planetary gear set, an input clutch assembly having three input clutches and a countershaft gearing arrangement. The countershaft gearing arrangement is operatively connected with the planetary gear set and includes: a pair of co-planar intermeshing gears, first and second countershafts, a first intermediate shaft and a second intermediate shaft concentric with the first intermediate shaft. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128212 | TRIPLE CLUTCH MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is disclosed having a planetary gear set with three input torque-transmitting mechanisms, such as friction clutches, to achieve torque flow through the planetary gear set to a countershaft gearing arrangement. The transmission includes an input member, an output member, a planetary gear set, an input clutch assembly having three input clutches and a countershaft gearing arrangement. The countershaft gearing arrangement is operatively connected with the planetary gear set and includes: at least three co-planar intermeshing gears, first and second countershafts, a first intermediate shaft and a second intermediate shaft concentric with the first intermediate shaft. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128213 | WIND TURBINE GEAR MECHANISM - A wind turbine gear mechanism with a planetary gear stage arranged on the drive input side and with first and second spur gear stages arranged, in a gear mechanism housing, downstream of the planetary gear stage. The first spur gear stage rotationally and functionally connects a sun gear shaft of the planetary gear stage to an intermediate shaft, the second spur gear stage rotationally and functionally connects the intermediate shaft to a drive output shaft, and only one intermediate shaft is provided. In this case, the gear mechanism housing has a separation joint along which the gear mechanism housing can be divided into a main housing portion and a housing cover in such manner that a separation joint plane passes through the central axis of the intermediate shaft and the separation joint plane extends a distance away from the central axis of the sun gear shaft. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128214 | POWERTRAIN FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWERTRAIN - A propulsion device ( | 2014-05-08 |
20140128215 | ENGINE DAMPER BYPASS FOR HYBRID POWERTRAINS - A powertrain includes an engine having a crankshaft, a transmission having an input member, and a damper operatively interconnecting the input member and the crankshaft to transmit torque from the crankshaft to the input member. An electric motor/generator is operatively connected to the transmission input member to selectively transmit torque thereto. A damper bypass system is operatively connected to the crankshaft and the input member. The damper bypass system is configured not to transfer torque from the crankshaft to the input member, but transmits torque from the input member to the crankshaft in response to input member torque exceeding crankshaft torque. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128216 | TORQUE TRANSMITTING DEVICE AND POWERTRAIN INCORPORATING A PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR | 2014-05-08 |
20140128217 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DRIVE DEVICE - A control device of a vehicle drive device comprises a hydraulic power transmission device having an input-side rotating element to which power from an engine is input and an output-side rotating element outputting power to drive wheels, a first electric motor directly or indirectly coupled to the input-side rotating element, and a second electric motor directly or indirectly coupled to the drive wheels, the vehicle drive device further comprising an electric path through which power is electrically transmitted by giving/receiving electric power between the first electric motor and the second electric motor and a mechanical path through which power is mechanically transmitted via the hydraulic power transmission device, the control device of the vehicle drive device being configured to control an operating point of the engine by adjusting a torque of the first electric motor, the control device being configured to adjust the torque of the first electric motor such that a sum of an engine torque and the torque of the first electric motor is balanced with an input-side load torque generated in the input-side rotating element depending on a speed ratio of the hydraulic power transmission device when the operating point of the engine is controlled, the control device being configured to calculate the input-side load torque based on engine rotation speed indicated by the target engine operating point and determine the torque of the first electric motor based on the engine torque indicated by the target engine operating point and the input-side load torque, the vehicle drive device further comprising a capacity variable device varying a characteristic of a capacity coefficient of the hydraulic power transmission device relative to a speed ratio of the hydraulic power transmission device that is a hydraulic characteristic of the hydraulic power transmission device for determining the input-side load torque. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128218 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SEPARATING CLUTCH IN A HYBRID DRIVE TRAIN, AND DRIVE TRAIN - A hybrid drivetrain and method for controlling a friction clutch of a hybrid drivetrain of a motor vehicle having a combustion engine which is coupled by means of a freewheel to a transmission input shaft of a transmission to transmit the engine torque, and having an electric machine which starts the combustion engine and/or propels the motor vehicle, which friction clutch transmits to the combustion engine a summed torque formed of a starting torque for starting the combustion engine by means of the electric machine and a drag torque which acts on the combustion engine when the drivetrain is in drag mode. To be able to operate the friction clutch reliably and to avoid over-dimensioning of the friction clutch as a result of high summed torques, a torque present at the friction clutch is limited to a predefined transmission torque which can be transmitted via the friction clutch. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128219 | MODULAR POWERTRAIN COMPONENT FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES - An assembly includes a torque converter including a casing supported for rotation about an axis, a rotor hub secured to the torque converter casing for rotation about the axis, a leg member secured to and supporting the rotor hub for rotation about the axis, and an electric machine including a rotor secured to the rotor hub. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128220 | BRAKE MECHANISM FOR A HYBRID TRANSMISSION - A brake mechanism for a hybrid transmission includes a magnetic unit and a brake plate. The magnetic unit is configured to selectively generate magnetic flux. The magnetic unit radially surrounds an axis of rotation. The magnetic unit defines a plurality of grooves. The brake plate radially surrounds the axis of rotation and includes a plurality of teeth. The brake plate is movable axially along the axis of rotation between a disengaged position and an engaged position. The brake plate is configured to rotate about the axis of rotation, relative to the magnetic unit when in the disengaged position. The teeth of the brake plate are configured to engage the corresponding grooves of the magnetic unit when in the engaged position in response to generation of magnetic flux by the magnetic unit, such that rotation of the brake plate is ceased. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128221 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO CONTROL VEHICLE OPERATION - Methods and systems are provided for performing a multiple gear downshift of a transmission gear by transiently operating in an intermediate gear. In response to ambient humidity and a condensate level in a charge air cooler, the transmission gear may be downshifted from a higher gear to an intermediate gear, and then to a requested lower gear. Downshifting through an intermediate gear may also be controlled based on the gear shift request. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128222 | PILOT DOWNSHIFTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods and systems are provided for performing a multiple gear downshift of a transmission gear by transiently operating in an intermediate gear. In response to air mass flow not reaching a threshold for CAC self-cleansing for a set duration, the transmission gear may be downshifted from a higher gear to an intermediate gear, and then to a requested lower gear. Downshifting through an intermediate gear may also be controlled based on the gear shift request and maximum air mass flow levels for engine misfire. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128223 | Isometric System, Method and Apparatus for Isometric Exercise - System, method and apparatus for carrying out isometric exercises for therapeutic purposes. As employed in a therapeutic mode the apparatus may only be programmed within mandated therapeutic parameter limitations. During therapeutic trials, the user is visually and aurally cued throughout the test sequence and the therapeutic data evolved during the regimen is recorded and recoverable from archival memory. Particular target force modes can be selected to allow stimulation of nitric oxide release. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128224 | TRAMPOLINE ARENA - A trampoline arena includes a framework assembly having a plurality of frame elements defining an outwardly sloping outer wall, and a deck, a plurality of voids being defined between the framework elements. The arena also includes a plurality of trampolines connected to the frame elements along peripheries thereof and extending across the plurality of voids to further define the outwardly sloping outer wall and deck, and a padding assembly including a plurality of pads overlying the frame elements and the peripheries of the trampolines. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128225 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MORE EFFECTIVE EXERCISE - An apparatus worn on the hands to prevent the formation of a conventional fist and instead promote the optimal posture/position for making a structurally superior fist—the A-Fist in the CoreFIST Training Method. The apparatus and method aligns the fingers to create Correct Bone Alignment through the fingers, hands, wrists, arms & shoulders enabling the user to throw harder, more powerful punches with less chance of injury. The Method for using such apparatus helps align the bones of the fingers and hands to engage in more effective punching/striking and walking/running exercise as well as many traditional calisthenics. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128226 | FREESTANDING MIXED MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING DEVICE - A freestanding mixed martial arts training device includes vertically connected first and second posts, a base stand connected to a lower end of the first post, a water containable pedestal assembly, and primary and secondary striking pads as well as kick training plates height-adjustably mounted to the first and second posts. The first and second posts can be supported in a freestanding state by the base stand with a plurality of suction cup assemblies mounted thereto, or by the pedestal assembly fitted around the base stand without using the suction cup assemblies. The first post is also connected to the base stand via a plurality of screws, so that striking forces applied to the first and second posts can be evenly distributed to the screws without causing a broken and leaking pedestal assembly due to stress concentration thereat. Therefore, the mixed martial arts training device is more practical for use. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128227 | APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL CONDITIONING AND STRIKE TRAINING - An apparatus for physical conditioning and strike training is provided and includes an upright cylindrical member extending upwardly from and mounted in a base. A spinning assembly has at least one radially outwardly extending arm that has a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm is rotatably mounted on the upright cylindrical member. A strike target is positioned at the second end of the arm and the strike target is rotatable about the upright cylindrical member. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128228 | EXERCISE APPARATUS HAVING SPRING ASSEMBLIES CAPABLE OF ENGAGING A SLIDABLE WEIGHT BAR ASSEMBLY FOR ENHANCED CONCENTRIC AND ECCENTRIC WORKING OF MUSCLE - Exercise apparatus having a slidable weight bar assembly with hand brake assemblies is provided for enaging and disengaging the weight bar assembly with a support frame. The exercise apparatus can be configured as a squat machine or a bench press. The exercise apparatus can include an adjustable back support that facilitates proper positioning and support of the operator's upper and lower back while performing squat exercises. The exercise apparatus can further include spring assemblies that increase the kinetic load during downward movements of the slidable weight bar assembly. Alternatively, the spring assemblies can be incorporated into exercise apparatus having a slidable weight bar assembly without the hand brake system. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128229 | PIVOTING TWIN ARM SUPPORT FOR FREE WEIGHTS - An apparatus for supporting a weight lifting dumbbell includes a riser and a cradle support arm pivotally attached to the riser at a first pivot connection. The cradle support arm may be selectively rotated around the first pivot connection between a raised position and a lowered position. The apparatus may also include a cradle for supporting a free weight. The cradle is pivotally connected to the cradle support arm at a second pivot connection. Moving the cradle support arm between the raised and lowered positions causes the second pivot connection to rotate around the first pivot connection in response to the cradle support arm being rotated around the first pivot connection. The apparatus may further include a cradle actuating link pivotally connected to the riser and the cradle. The cradle actuating link operates to cause the cradle to rotate counter to the rotation of the cradle support arm. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128230 | EXERCISE KIT - A kit for performing exercises. The kit includes a back board, a standing board and a bench press bar. The kit also includes a plurality of bungee cords that are of different strengths and which can be attached to the various elements of the kit to establish a precise resistance to accommodate a particular user for a particular exercise. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128231 | Unique Exercise and Strength Training Apparatus, and Method of Exercise and Strength Training - A multipurpose exercise device and corresponding exercise method that, when used and employed together, provides a novel, effective, and safe exercise regiment that minimizes inflammation and increases muscle density, thus having great utility for training, strengthening, and conditioning the human body. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128232 | ROLLER AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION AND OPERATION - A method for processing a roll includes providing a roll comprising an axis of rotation, providing at least one pulling device, and bending the roll in a direction opposite to a curvature of the roll via the at least one pulling device. The at least one pulling device is disposed at a radial distance from the axis of rotation of the roll. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128233 | CHARGING MEMBER, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, A PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - To provide a charging member which suppresses the generation of density nonuniformity in an electrophotographic image caused by charge nonuniformity due to adhesion of charged substances, such as toner particles. There is provided a charging member which has a surface layer, the surface layer includes conductive zinc oxide whiskers each formed of a nuclear portion and four needle crystal portions extending radially outward therefrom, and the needle crystal portions are exposed to form convex portions of a surface of the surface layer. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128234 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PROTECTOR FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for manufacturing a protector for a portable electronic device includes following steps. A substrate having a first surface, a second surface and an edge is provided. A first sheet having a first sheet surface and an edge portion is provided, wherein the first sheet surface includes a first hot-melt adhesive. The first surface of the substrate is caused to contact the first sheet surface, wherein the edge portion protrudes the edge. The edge portion is folded along the edge to enable the first hot-melt adhesive to contact the second surface of the substrate. A second sheet having a second sheet surface including a second hot-melt adhesive is provided. The second surface of the substrate and the edge portion is caused to contact the second sheet surface. A thermocompression bonding is performed to bond the first sheet, the second sheet and the substrate together. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128235 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING BAGS - A system and method of manufacturing reinforced bags having reinforcing elements applied about the bags to support the bags in an opened and/or upstanding configuration. A web of bag material can be fed from a supply and can be folded and secured to form the bags. A series of reinforcing strips can be fed through an adhesive application station for application of an adhesive material thereto in a desired pattern. The reinforcing strips and bags are brought into registration and are adhesively attached to form the reinforced bags. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128236 | Strengthened Folder With Inserted Elements and System for Element Interchangeability - A folder system with an accordion spine 16, and a method of making same is disclosed. The folder may have a plurality of insert elements 52, 60 either at manufacture or by a stub system which are bound into the spine at the valleys 32 of the web which forms the spine. The web is made of outer zig-zag web 40, with the inner web 42, 44, 46 joining adjacent insert elements and the outer web, to create a strong spine of web and inserts. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128237 | POST-PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - The post-processing device includes: a binding unit that forms a cut in a sheet stack and cuts a part of the sheet stack into a predetermined shape to form a tongue portion in the sheet stack, the tongue portion having a part where one end part of the tongue portion is not separated from the sheet stack, and binds the sheet stack by bending the tongue portion and inserting the other end part of the tongue portion into the cut; and a sheet stack transport unit that transports the sheet stack in an orientation such that the one end part of the tongue portion in the sheet stack bound by the binding unit is on a downstream side of the other end part of the tongue portion in the sheet stack transport direction. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128238 | SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR DIGITAL SCORING OF CARTON BLANKS - A method and system for digitally scoring a substrate prior to completing a carton blank is disclosed. After digitally printing a substrate, it is processed through a series of scoring wheels, male on top, female wheel on bottom. The scoring wheels (and transfer belts which help move the substrate through the wheels) are controlled from the same computer file used to create the graphic image. Subsequent to the first scoring sequence, the substrate is turned 90 degrees and a second scoring sequence takes place. After the scoring sequences have been performed, the substrate continues to the laser die cutter where the same computer or digital file determines where to physically cut the sheet into a carton blank. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128239 | Continuous Flow Separation Chamber - A continuous flow centrifuge bowl includes a rotatable outer body, and a top and bottom core that are rotatable with the outer body. The bottom core has a wall extending proximally from a bottom wall. The proximally extending wall is radially outward from at least a portion of the top core and, together with the top core, defines a primary separation region in which initial separation of the whole blood occurs. The bowl may also have a secondary separation region located between the top core and the outer body, and a rotary seal that couples an inlet port and two outlet ports to the outer body. The inlet port may be connected to an inlet tube that extends distally into a whole blood introduction region. Additionally, one of the outlet ports may be connected to an extraction tube that extends into a region below the bottom core. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128240 | MODULAR FLOORSTANDING CENTRIFUGE - A modular floorstanding centrifuge comprising at least the following modules, the modules being preassembled, coherent components capable of being mounted as a whole, including a floor plate, a wall module adapted to be mounted on the floor plate together with two side wall elements capable of being attached to opposing edge regions of the floor plate, and a ceiling element adapted to interconnect the side wall elements, and a guard ring module adapted to be mounted on the wall module and comprising a guard ring attached to at least one side wall element and/or a ceiling element, wherein the ceiling element and the at least one side wall element are joined together and the at least one side wall element is mounted on the ceiling element such that it is capable of being attached to an edge region of the ceiling element pertaining to the underlying wall module. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128241 | GLASS-CERAMICS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Glass-ceramics comprising Al | 2014-05-08 |
20140128242 | THERMAL INSULATING FIREBRICK - An object of the invention is to provide, in porous thermal insulating firebricks formed by molding and drying bubble-containing slurry obtained by foaming slurry containing a fire resistant powder and water, a thermal insulating firebrick superior in thermal insulating property in spite of the same composition and porosity. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128243 | METHOD FOR MAKING POROUS MULLITE-TIALITE COMPOSITES - Porous composites of acicular mullite and tialite are formed by firing an acicular mullite body in the presence of an oxide of titanium. In some variations of the process, the oxide of titanium is present when the acicular mullite body is formed. In other variations, the oxide of titanium is applied to a previously-formed acicular mullite body. Surprisingly, the composites have coefficients of linear thermal expansion that are intermediate to those of acicular mullite and tialite alone. Some of the tialite is believed to form at grain boundaries and/or points of intersection between acicular mullite needles, rather than merely coating the needles. The presence of the titanium oxide(s) during acicular mullite formation does not significantly affect the ability to produce a highly porous network of mullite needles. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128244 | Containment Element Comprising Mullite or a Polymorph of Mullite, Assembly Comprising Same, Method of Making Same and Method of Using Same - A containment element for a pressure containment assembly, comprising mullite or a polymorph of mullite. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128245 | PINNING AND AFFIXING NANO-ACTIVE MATERIAL - A nanoparticle comprises a nano-active material and a nano-support. In some embodiments, the nano-active material is platinum and the nano-support is alumina. Pinning and affixing the nano-active material to the nano-support is achieved by using a high temperature condensation technology. In some embodiments, the high temperature condensation technology is plasma. Typically, a quantity of platinum and a quantity of alumina are loaded into a plasma gun. When the nano-active material bonds with the nano-support, an interface between the nano-active material and the nano-support forms. The interface is a platinum alumina metallic compound, which dramatically changes an ability for the nano-active material to move around on the surface of the nano-support, providing a better bond than that of a wet catalyst. Alternatively, a quantity of carbon is also loaded into the plasma gun. When the nano-active material bonds with the nano-support, the interface formed comprises a platinum copper intermetallic compound, which provides an even stronger bond. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128246 | MESOPOROUS ZEOLITE CATALYST SUPPORTS - Compositions and methods for preparing a catalyst composition containing mesoporous materials are described herein. In particular, various embodiments described herein relate to the preparation of catalytic compositions containing a mesoporous zeolite and one or more catalytic nanoparticles dispersed therein. In various embodiments described herein, such catalyst compositions can be used in various catalytic conversion processes, such as hydrocracking. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128247 | Nitrogen Containing Catalyst for Coupling Reactions - A process for making styrene including providing a C | 2014-05-08 |
20140128248 | SMALL CRYSTAL FERRIERITE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - There is disclosed a highly crystalline, small crystal, ferrierite zeolite prepared from a gel containing a source of silica, alumina, alkali metal and a combination of two templating agents. The resulting material includes ferrierite crystals having a particle size of about or less than about 200 nm. The desired crystal size can be achieved by using a specific composition of the gel. The purity of the material and the crystal size was determined by using X-ray powder diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The material has excellent surface area and micropore volume as determined by nitrogen adsorption. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128249 | PRECURSOR FOR POLYOLEFIN CATALYST - The present invention provides titanium based precursor for polyolefin catalyst with desired morphology and high particle strength. The of preparation of the precursor in accordance with the present invention obviates the use of iodine. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128250 | Catalyst Composition for the Copolymerization of Propylene - The present invention relates to a process for the production of propylene polymers in the presence of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst comprising a titanium compound having at least one titanium-halogen bond, and a blend of a diether compound and a succinate compound as internal electron donor, all supported on a magnesium halide in active form, an organoaluminium compound and an optional external donor. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128251 | INORGANIC/POLYMERIC HYBRID CATALYTIC MATERIALS CONTAINING METAL NANO-PARTICLES THEREIN - Catalytic materials with high activity in various chemical reactions as well as high durability are described. The catalytic materials are composed of specific, hybrid combinations of inorganic/polymeric compounds containing metal nano-particles therein, and can be easily reused with negligible catalysts leaching. They are particularly useful, but not limited to, the hydrogenation of subsituted α,β unsaturated acids or esters. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128252 | PEROVSKITE OXIDE CONTAINING HYDRIDE ION, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - [Problem] Many oxide-ion conductors exhibit high functionality at high temperatures due to the large weight and charge of oxide ions, and it has been difficult to achieve the functionality at low temperatures. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128253 | POROUS CELLULOSE GEL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a porous cellulose gel having a high mechanical strength capable of being operated at a higher flow rate, and a method for producing the same. To a suspension liquid of cellulose particles, a crosslinking agent in an amount of from 4 to 12 times the amount of the cellulose monomer in terms of moles and an alkali in an amount of from 0.1 to 1.5 times the amount of the crosslinking agent in terms of moles are added continuously dropwise or added dividedly over a prescribed period of time, whereby flow rate characteristics of a resulting porous cellulose gel can be enhanced. According to the invention, the production efficiency of a polymer substance, such as a nucleic acid and a protein can be enhanced. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128254 | PLANT SEED ASSEMBLIES COMPRISING FUNGAL/BACTERIAL ANTAGONISTS - A seed treated with a fungal/bacterial antagonist combination and a seed assembly comprising a seed and a fungal/bacterial antagonist combination. The fungal/bacterial antagonist combination comprises a | 2014-05-08 |
20140128255 | Fungicidal Alkyl-Substituted 2-[2-chloro-4-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol Compounds - The present invention relates to the use of alkyl-substituted 2-[2-chloro-4-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound. The invention also relates to novel alkyl-substituted 2-[2-chloro-4-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128256 | Bacillus sp. Strain with Antifungal, Antibacterial and Growth Promotion Activity - Disclosed herein is a | 2014-05-08 |
20140128257 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 4,5-DIHYDROXYINDAN-1-ONE - Provided are pesticidal compositions comprising 4,5-dihydroxyindan-1-one or derivatives thereof for protecting important crops against mites, fungi, and bacteria. The compositions may be manufactured by fractionating fungal extracts. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128258 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-5-FLUORO-6-(4-CHLORO-2-FLUORO-3-METHOXYPHENYL)PYRIDINE-2- -CARBOXYLIC ACID OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOF AND A SULFONYLAMINOCARBONYLTRIAZOLINONE - A herbicidal composition containing (a) a compound of formula (I): | 2014-05-08 |
20140128259 | Compositions and Methods for Post Emergent Weed Control with Clethodim and Gibberellic Acid - The invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling Johnsongrass or volunteer corn by application of clethodim and gibberellic acid to an area in need of weed control. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128260 | Compositions and Methods for Post Emergent Weed Control with Dim Herbicides and Gibberellic Acid - The invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling Johnsongrass or volunteer corn by application of dim herbicides and gibberellic acid to an area in need of weed control. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128261 | Compositions and Methods for Residual Weed Control with Flumioxazin and Gibberellic Acid - The invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling amaranth by application of flumioxazin and gibberellic acid to an area in need of weed control. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128262 | Compositions and Methods for Residual Weed Control With PPO Inhibitors and Gibberellic Acid - The invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling amaranth by application of at least one PPO inhibitor and gibberellic acid to an area in need of weed control. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128263 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING FLAZASULFURON AND METRIBUZIN - Many herbicidal compositions have been developed and are presently used. However, weeds to be controlled are various in types and their emergence extends over a long period. Accordingly, it is desired to develop a herbicidal composition which has a broader herbicidal spectrum, a high activity and a long-lasting effect. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128264 | LOW VOLATILITY HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates generally low volatility herbicidal compositions comprising at least one auxin herbicide and at least one monocarboxylic acid, or monocarboxylate thereof. The invention further relates generally to methods for preparing and using such low volatility herbicidal compositions, including methods for controlling auxin-susceptible plant growth on agricultural and non-agricultural lands. | 2014-05-08 |
20140128265 | Compositions Containing Copolymers - The invention relates to compositions that contain A) one or more copolymers, said copolymers containing one or more structural units obtained from a) 19.9 to 75.9 wt. % glycerin, b) 0.1 to 30 wt. % at least one dicarboxylic acid, and c) 24 to 80 wt. % at least one monocarboxylic acid according to formula (I) R | 2014-05-08 |
20140128266 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - In a herbicidal composition containing a sulfonylurea compound of the formula (I): | 2014-05-08 |