25th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140167354 | MAGNET FOOTBALL - MF (Magnet Football) board game is a simulation of the real game of football. Decorated magnets are used to simulate football players for offense and defense players playing under the pressure of a digital game clock timer. Defense player is timed by digital clock timer to strategically create barriers using decorated defense magnets creating barriers within time allowed under the digital clock timer, once the timer is exhausted unused defense magnets may not be used for play result in weaker defense barrier. Timed by the digital clock timer offense player is to maneuver with finger(s) on top of offense magnet and direct the offense magnet avoiding being tackled by defense magnets (tackled is when defense magnets attracts to offense magnets) result in a down. MF has three methods to score points, touchdown, field goal kick, and two point conversion. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167355 | BINGO TABLE GAME AND METHOD OF PLAYING BINGO - A bingo table game includes a table with a playing surface that evokes the appearance of a table for playing craps. Players grouped around the table purchase bingo cards by placing chips in designated regions of the playing surface. Both a Primary Bingo Game card and Interim Bingo Game cards can be purchased or activated by placing chips in their corresponding regions. Cube-shaped bingo balls are randomly selected and rolled onto the playing surface by a blower mechanism to imitate a dice roll. The bingo indicium on each bingo ball is called out as it completes its roll. Players daub any indicia on their bingo cards that match the indicium on the ball. Interim games can be won on each “roll” of a bingo ball by a single match and daub, and payouts for that interim game can be paid to winning players after each roll. This continues until one or more players wins the Primary Bingo Game, whereupon chips remaining in the Interim Bingo Game regions are retained by the house and chips in the primary game region are awarded to the winner of the Primary Bingo Game. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167357 | Game for teaching manual dexterity and eye-had coordination in children of tender age - An improved game for teaching manual dexterity and improving eye-hand coordination using tools appropriate for very small children to hold and operate is disclosed. Moreover, an improved simplified marble game for teaching rule-following for very young children to provide a transition to more difficult and more complicated games as they age is disclosed herein. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167358 | Method for Providing Play Therapy Utilizing An Interactive Role Playing Game - A method for providing play therapy utilizing an interactive role playing game that involves relationships and interaction. The method utilizes a game requiring fashion jewelry with figures to communicate visually and indicate which role(s) are available for play as the roles vary by figure as to levels of play and to be a participant and initiate play one must consent. The game relies on communication, negotiation and agreement along with Choice, Chance and Opportunity to determine potential role(s) that are multiple and diverse and are assigned to the game apparatus by the participants. The apparatus consists of communication by the numbers, spinning wheel, coins and others that will determine the specific role by chance. Transformation occurs both physically and mentally among participants. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167359 | Split Seal Assembly and Method - A split mechanical end face seal assembly has a split gland plate assembly, a split mating seal ring assembly, a split primary seal ring assembly and a split biasing assembly. The segmented mating seal ring is axially and radially supported on the segmented mating ring adapter by resilient connector strips as pre-assembled sub-assemblies and the resilient connector strips axially non-rigidly support the mating seal ring within said mating ring adapter assembly. An axially movable primary sealing ring assembly includes a segmented primary seal ring. The biasing assembly is pre-assembled into the gland plate assembly and urges the primary seal ring into sealing relation with the mating seal seal ring. A method of installation includes resilient axial and radial support of the mating seal ring segments in mating ring adapter segments by the resilient connector strip for installation as a pre-assembled sub-assembly. It further includes pre-assembly of semi-circular shaped biasing ring segments into segments of the gland plate assembly. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167360 | DIAPHRAGM SEAL FOR STRUT BEARING - A rolling diaphragm seal for a strut bearing, the seal inserted into an annulus formed between an upper and lower housing. The seal having a hollow tubular form, formed into a ring open at one end. The seal rolling along a length thereof during relative rotation of the upper and lower housings. Alternatively, the seal can be a continuous hollow tubular form inserted between the upper and lower housings. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167361 | MECHANICAL SEAL - A mechanical seal has a structure wherein a plurality of sealed-fluid-accommodating blocks separated in the circumferential direction are formed on either the sealing face of a fixed ring or the sealing face of a rotating ring so as to communicate with a sealed fluid accommodation space. Pumping parts for creating a pumping action due to the fixed ring and the rotating ring sliding while undergoing relative rotation are formed on a bottom part of the plurality of sealed-fluid-accommodating blocks. The pumping parts formed on the bottom parts of the plurality of sealed-fluid-accommodating blocks are provided with an intake pumping part which acts in a direction in which the sealed fluid is drawn in and a discharge pumping part which acts in a direction in which the sealed fluid is discharged. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167362 | SLIDING PARTS - A plurality of circumferentially separated sealed-fluid-accommodating blocks are formed on either of the sealing faces of a stationary ring or rotating ring so as to communicate with a sealed fluid-containing space; pumping areas for generating a pumping action due to the sliding of the stationary ring and the rotating ring in relative rotation are formed on the bottom of the plurality of sealed-fluid-accommodating blocks; the pumping areas formed on the bottom of the plurality of sealed-fluid-accommodating blocks are provided with intake pumping areas operating in a direction so as to draw in the sealed fluid and outflow pumping areas operating in a direction so as to expel the sealed fluid; and a plurality of dimples are disposed on a seal dam area on a side of the sealing face on which the sealed-fluid-accommodating blocks are formed, the seal dam area being on the opposite side of the sealing face relative to the sealed-fluid side. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167363 | Seal for Rolling Screw, and Rolling Screw - A seal for a rolling screw capable of preventing an unintended contact with the threaded shaft, while maintaining advantages of a lip tilting perpendicularly to the axial direction, and the rolling screw using the seal are provided. In the seal for the rolling screw including: a circular ring part ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140167364 | Relating To Pump Seal Assemblies - A housing for a seal assembly of a pump, the housing comprising a main body having a wall section with inner and outer sides, and a bore extending through the main body between the inner and outer sides, a holder protruding from the inner side of the main body, the holder having an outer edge and a bearing face which is inclined inwardly towards the inner side, and extending from the outer edge towards the bore. There is also disclosed a lifting device for use with the housing. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167365 | WATER PROOF SEALING ASSEMBLY - A water proof sealing assembly includes a first part, a sealing member and a second part which is connected to the first part by two respective connection pieces. A recess is formed in one of the first part and the second part, and located close to the connection piece. The sealing member is located between the first and second parts. One end of the sealing member is inserted into the recess and compressed by the connection pieces. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167366 | SEALING MEMBER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention is mainly intended to provide a sealing member which can be easily manufactured and which is capable of sealing with high accuracy and a method of manufacturing the sealing member, wherein the sealing member is a metallic sealing member that is arranged so as to be interposed between a first surface and a second surface which are facing each other. The sealing member is provided with a first protrusion protruded toward the first surface and a pair of second protrusions protruded toward the second surface, wherein the first protrusion is arranged between the paired second protrusions and distal end portions of the first protrusion and second protrusions are mutually parallel flat surfaces. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167367 | GASKET HAVING A PLIABLE RESILIENT BODY WTIH A PERIMETER HAVING CHARACTERISTICS DIFFERENT THAN THE BODY - A single piece gasket is disclosed having a skeletal member, typically metallic, and a pliable body. The pliable body includes a first portion having a first firmness and a second perimeter portion have a firmer consistency. When such a composite body is placed under compression, the perimeter will tend to limit the flow of the softer inner material past the firmer perimeter region or portion of the gasket. In this manner, creep or overrun of the less firm portion material will be reduced. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167368 | DRILL CHUCK - A drill chuck has a chuck body centered on an axis, made of plastic, and formed with an axially rearwardly open drive-spindle seat, at least one axially extending slot of ring-segment section opening radially inward into the seat, an axially forwardly open tool-holding cavity, and a plurality of angled jaw guides. Respective jaws are movable in the guides and engaged by a threaded ring axially fixed on the body and rotatable about the axis thereon. A tightening sleeve rotatable about the axis on the body is connected to the ring for rotating same. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167369 | CHUCK - A chuck includes a chassis, a support member, a number of jaws, and a number of bolts. The chassis includes a mounting portion secured to a target machine. The support member is rotatably connected to the chassis and includes a support plate defining a number of radially extending first slots. The jaws each include an engaging surface. The bolts each include a head with a diameter greater than a width of the first slot and a shank connected to the head. The shank extends through one of the first slots of the support plate and is screwed into one of the jaws for securing the one of the jaws to the support plate. The engaging surfaces of the jaws is configured to contact a top surface of a workpiece placed on the support member for holding the workpiece in position. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167370 | DEVICE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF BODY MOVEMENTS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A device for the compensation of body movements in a motor vehicle, having an arrangement of four first piston-cylinder units which are assigned to in each case one wheel of the motor vehicle, wherein a compensation unit is provided which has a fifth piston-cylinder unit and a sixth piston-cylinder unit, wherein the pistons of the fifth piston-cylinder unit and of the sixth piston-cylinder unit are connected to one another via a coupling element, wherein at least a first number of the first piston-cylinder units and the fifth piston-cylinder unit are in fluid communication with one another and at least a second number of the first piston-cylinder units and the sixth piston-cylinder unit are in fluid communication with one another, and the compensation unit has means for compensating body movements. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167371 | VEHICLE HEIGHT CONTROL DEVICE FOR MOTORCYCLE - A vehicle height control device comprises a vehicle height control unit including a jack housing of a hydraulic jack provided at an upper end portion of an inner tube, a suspension spring provided between an upper end of a hollow pipe and a plunger of the hydraulic jack, a pump housing provided at the plunger of the hydraulic jack and forming a pump chamber of a hydraulic pump, and a pump pipe communicating with an oil reservoir chamber on an inner periphery of the hollow pipe and slidably inserted into the pump chamber in the pump housing, and a selector valve controlling the vehicle height by adjusting the amount of hydraulic oil fed to a jack chamber in the hydraulic jack by the hydraulic pump that performs the pumping operation in conjunction with extending and contracting motion of the hollow pipe with respect to the inner tube. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167372 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - Disclosed herein is an electronic control suspension (ECS) system for vehicles. The ECS system includes a strut assembly which is coupled to a vehicle body and a lower portion of which is inserted through the housing to absorb the rocking from the wheel. The system further includes a vehicle height control module at a lower portion of the strut assembly, wherein the control module includes a spiral guide groove formed in the strut assembly and a guide member fitted into the guide groove. The guide member is rotated using a motor to move the guide member along the guide groove to cause the strut assembly to be moved vertically to control the height of a vehicle. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167373 | Rolling PVC cart for curbside ricycle bins - The main purpose of my Rolling Recycle Bin Dolly, or Cart, is to make easier the task of taking the household recycling items like paper, cardboard, glass, plastic containers, etc, out to the curb to be picked up. It allows the user to transport both bins in one single trip, with minimum effort as opposed to carrying them by hand. This also helps to avoid physical injuries caused by lifting heavy loads. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167374 | Wheel kit attachment apparatus for hand operating golf bags and sport duffel bag - This is a wheel kit attachment apparatus for the hand operating of a duffel bag or a golf bag comprising of two parts, a handle and a single piece platform with wheels. Both parts mount to a bag by drilling ¼″ hose and fasten with plastic tree fastener or shield retainer. The handle comprises of a strap with eyelets or grommets, and a rubber tube for a hand grip. The platform comprises of a one piece body made of metal or plastic two wheels two axels and spacer washers. Both handle and platform mount with the tree fastener or shield retainer. The key part of this kit is the shape of the body that when the bag is tipped back the body lift up for ground clearance and the wheels have a pitch and tow in of 2 degrees or greater witch gives it a better tracking for the short wheel base. Also the wheels are large enough to work and small enough to fit a golf bag in a golf cart. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167375 | LAWN CARE VEHICLE WITH REAR WHEEL AXLE ASSEMBLY - A riding lawn care vehicle may include a frame, a steering assembly, and an axle mount. The axle mount may include a first sleeve and a second sleeve disposed at opposite ends of the axle mount. The first and second sleeves may receive top portions of a first axle rod and a second axle rod. The first axle rod and the second axle rod each include a top portion and a bottom portion bent with respect to the top portion. The bottom portion may be received by the rear wheels. The first and second sleeves may be disposed in a fixed position relative to the axle mount and an orientation of the first and second sleeves may be provided such that the bottom portion of each of the first and second axle rods is substantially parallel to a driving surface in response to the steering wheel being oriented in a neutral position. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167376 | FOOT-POWERED SCOOTERS HAVING ENHANCED STABILITY, TURNING AND CONTROL - A scooter includes a frame having a leading end adjacent the front of the scooter and a trailing end adjacent the rear of the scooter, a front wheel mounted adjacent the leading end of the frame, and a rear wheel mounted adjacent the trailing end of the frame. The front wheel is pivotally mounted to a front head set of the scooter frame so as to enable the front wheel to pivot relative to the front head set. The front head set has a longitudinal axis that angles inwardly toward the rear of the scooter so that a lower end of the front head set is closer to the rear of the scooter than an upper end of the front head set. The rear end of the scooter frame has a rear head set that extends along a longitudinal axis that is angled inwardly toward the front of the scooter so that a lower end of the rear head set is closer to the front of the scooter than an upper end of the rear head set. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167377 | KINGPIN DRIVER - A kingpin driver comprising a first cap, where the first cap includes an opening; a second cap positioned at an opposing side of the kingpin driver, where the second cap includes an opening, and where the second cap comprises a larger circumference than the first cap; a plurality of connection rods positioned between the first cap and the second cap, where the plurality of connection rods fastens the first cap and the second cap; and a driving mechanism, where the driving mechanism threads through the opening of the first cap and the opening of the second cap to drive out a kingpin when the kingpin driver is position within a spindle. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167378 | Traction Control Apparatus And Method For A Tandem Axle System - A traction assist system for a vehicle having a tandem-axle system includes a drive axle and a non-drive axle attached to a suspension beam on opposite sides of a pivot about which the suspension beam is rotatable. A device selectively applies a force to the suspension beam on the side of the pivot at which the drive axle is attached, such that the suspension beam tends to rotate to provide a downward force on the drive axle. The device can also apply the downward force directly to the drive axle. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167379 | RETRACTABLE STAIR ASSEMBLY FOR A TRUCK OR TRAILER - A retractable step assembly for a vehicle includes a track assembly mounted on a vehicle frame beneath a workbed, a step assembly, and a pivot assembly that engages the track and step assemblies together. The step assembly moves between a storage position where it is disposed between tracks of the track assembly, and an operational position where it extends outwardly from the tracks, through an aperture in the vehicle's wall panel, and angles downwardly toward the ground. A foldable handrail on the step assembly is selectively movable between a collapsed position and an extended position. The handrail is in the extended position when the step assembly is operational and folds to the collapsed position when the step assembly is stored. First and second supports are provided for the step assembly to rest upon when in either of the storage position and the operational position. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167380 | FRONT FORK - A front fork includes a fork body having an outer tube and an inner tube relatively movably inserted into the outer tube in an axial direction, a damper housed in the fork body to dampen relative movement between the outer and inner tubes, a biasing member that biases the fork body in an expansion direction at all times, an annular dust seal that is held in the outer tube and makes sliding contact with an outer circumference of the inner tube, an annular oil seal that is held in the outer tube inside the fork body to be inner than the dust seal and makes sliding contact with the outer circumference of the inner tube, and a C-shaped scraper that is provided between the dust seal and the oil seal and makes sliding contact with the outer circumference of the inner tube. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167381 | FRONT WHEEL SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE - A front wheel supporting structure for a straddle-type vehicle includes a front arm which supports a front axle and which extends rearward from a front axle to a location behind a front wheel, and a pair of upper and lower link members which is turnably connected to two vertically separated portions of a rear end of a front arm. The link members extend rearward. Rear ends of the link members are turnably connected to a vehicle body-configuring member. The front wheel supporting structure includes a front suspension mechanism which suppresses turning motion of the front arm. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167382 | FRONT WHEEL SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE - A front wheel supporting structure for a vehicle comprises a front arm for supporting a front axle and a suspension mechanism for resiliently suppressing vertical swinging motion of the front arm. The suspension mechanism includes a damper member disposed along a lateral direction between a head pipe and the front arm, and a connecting member for connecting the front arm with the damper member such that vertical swinging motion of the front arm is converted into lateral motion of the damper member. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167383 | Stabilizing Device and Method for Handcycle - A stabilizing device for a handcycle has an axle including an inner shaft and an outer shaft. A first stabilizing component is coupled to the inner shaft. A second stabilizing component is coupled to the outer shaft in proximity to the first stabilizing component. A locking component is configured to engage the first and second stabilizing components to reversibly reduce rotation of the inner shaft with respect to the outer shaft. Alternatively, a stabilizing device for a handcycle has a frame including first and second stabilizing members affixed to the frame. A locking member is configured to engage the first and second stabilizing members to stabilize the frame. The stabilizing components or members include receptacles, teeth, or a friction component. The locking component or member includes a pin or knob configured to adjust the first or second stabilizing member into a locked position. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167384 | CARBON FIBER RIM, BICYCLE INCLUDING THE SAME AND MANUFACTURE METHOD THEREOF - A carbon fiber rim comprises a circular rim and a heat conduction layer. The circular rim comprises carbon fiber composites, and has two opposite side surfaces facing two brake pads and two opposite hooks extending outward radially to hold tires. The heat conduction layer is arranged on the side surface of the circular rim for forming a braking region facing the brake pad. The heat conduction layer comprises a porous or mesh heat conduction material. A bicycle including the aforementioned carbon fiber rim and the manufacturing method of the carbon fiber rim are also disclosed here. The carbon fiber rim can prevent distortion due to frictional heat when braking. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167385 | REAR-WHEEL SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE - A rear-wheel suspension system for a two-wheeled vehicle includes a pair of right- and left-side center frames; a swing arm; and a shock absorber, wherein the shock absorber includes a tubular buffer and a spring, wherein the intake system part is a curved tubular member, wherein a position of the spring is shifted downwardly so that the intake system part are moved toward an interior of the vehicle body by a dimension corresponding to the spring, wherein a lower end of the intake system part is above the upper end of the spring, wherein a part of the intake system part is closer than an outer end of the spring to the center of the tubular buffer, and wherein the shock absorber and the intake system part are disposed between a pair of right- and left-side center frames. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167386 | REAR STRUCTURE OF SADDLE RIDING TYPE VEHICLE - A saddle riding type vehicle without a case body for surrounding rear direction indicators. A rear portion of a motorcycle includes a rear cowl covering sides of a vehicle body frame, a grab rail disposed on vehicle body sides of a rear occupant seat of a tandem seat above the rear cowl, a rear lamp assembly in the rear of the rear occupant seat and a rear mudguard under the rear lamp assembly. The grab rail includes a lower plate and an upper plate attached on the lower plate with the grab rail extending to a rear of the rear occupant seat. A left and a right of the grab rail are integrated with each other to wrap around the rear of the rear occupant seat. The grab rail has an opening portion opened to the rear with the rear lamp assembly being collectively housed in the opening portion. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167387 | REAR PORTION STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE TYPE VEHICLE - Stay members to which various parts are to be attached are provided at a rear portion of a motorcycle, and stay supporting portions that support the stay members are provided on a vehicle body frame. The various parts include side bag supporting members and a carrier member. The side bag supporting members and the carrier member are fastened together to the stay members by a plurality of fastening members, and the stay members to which the side bag supporting members and the carrier member are fastened together are fastened to the stay supporting portions. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167388 | Height Adjustable Wheelchair Seat - The present invention provides a wheelchair device configured to reduce the likelihood that a user might fall out of a wheelchair. The device includes a wheelchair frame, a lever, and a seat cushion, whereby the seat cushion is flexible and configured to sink into a recessed and angled orientation when occupied by a user. The sunken seat cushion serves to encourage a user to attain proper posture and further serves to reduce the chances that a user might fall forward out of the seat. The lever of the present invention is attached to the underside of the wheelchair device and comprises a handle portion and a flat base portion with a curved upper surface. A forward actuation of the handle results in the lever rotating about the wheelchair, causing the base to contact and lift the seat cushion to a level that facilitates the exiting of the wheelchair device. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167389 | GRAIN WAGON HAVING WHEEL WELL COVERS ATTACHED WITH FASTENERS - A grain cart has a wheel supported frame with a tow hitch, and the frame supports a hopper or container having front and rear walls connected by opposite side walls to define a chamber, and the walls incline downwardly and inwardly to a grain removal zone. Wheel well covers project into the chamber through openings in the inclined walls and have outwardly projecting elongated flanges adjacent the inclined walls. The flanges and the inclined walls have spaced aligned holes which receive fasteners or bolts for attaching the wheel well covers to the walls after components of the grain cart have been shipped to a destination. Each wheel well cover preferably has a generally vertical flat inner wall connected to a curved cover wall, and the flanges project from the inner and cover walls. The wheel well covers are formed to fit over the wheels for shipping efficiency. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167390 | ELEVATED CRADLE FOR SUPPORTING CONDUITS EXTENDING BETWEEN A VEHICLE TRACTOR AND TRAILER - A cradle for supporting conduit extending between a truck and articulating trailer. The cradle includes a radially curved and open ended body which is resiliently supported upon an adjustable vertical support member for permitting lay-in receipt of the harness. A mounting assembly for the vertical support member positions the same atop a platform extending between the tractor and trailer and, in one non-limiting variant, is constructed of two parallel plate members with three or more compression/extension spring combinations. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167391 | COUPLER LOCKOUT DEVICE - A lockout device for a trailer hitch coupler includes a bottom member and a ratchet body. The bottom member includes a body, a coupler blocking member extending from the body in a vertical direction for engagement with a trailer hitch coupler, and an extension extending from the body in the vertical direction. The ratchet body includes a housing defining a vertical bore sized to receive the extension, a locking mechanism disposed within the housing, and a lock interface assembled with the housing. The locking mechanism is configured to lockingly engage a recess in the extension when the extension is received in the bore. The lock interface is configured to move the locking mechanism from a locked condition to an unlocked condition to disengage the extension recess thereby permitting movement of the ratchet body in a direction away from the bottom member. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167392 | TOURING SNOWBOARD BOOT BINDING WITH ADJUSTABLE LEVERAGE DEVICES - Some embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and apparatus relating to a touring snowboard binding comprising an adjustable lateral leverage device. In some embodiments, the adjustable lateral leverage device may comprise at least one first attachment generally at a top corner of a highback of a touring snowboard boot and at least one second attachment generally at an ankle portion of the binding. The adjustable tensioning element may extend generally diagonally between the at least one first attachment and the at least one second attachment such that when the tension in the adjustable lateral leverage device is increased the lateral support to the boot is increased proportionally and when the tension in the adjustable lateral leverage device is decreased the lateral support to the boot is decreased proportionally. Some embodiments also provide a touring snowboard boot comprising an adjustable leverage device. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167393 | FOLDABLE STROLLER FRAME HAVING THREE SECTIONS JOINED TO AND FOLDABLE AROUND A COMMON HUB STRUCTURE - A foldable stroller frame has three sections (a lower-front section, a lower-rear section, and an upper-rear section) joined to and foldable around a common hub structure. The hub structure includes two hubs located on the left and right sides of the stroller frame. The lower-rear section is attached to a pair of brackets of the hub and the other two sections are attached to two guide plates of the hub, to allow the three sections to rotate with respect to each other when the stroller is folded and unfolded. The hub also includes a releasable locking structure for locking the stroller frame in the unfolded state. A release trigger, including a release lever located on a horizontal section extending between the two rear wheels of the stroller, and a wire coupling the release lever and the locking structure, for releasing the locking structure to allow the frame to fold. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167394 | AIRBAG TEAR SEAM SHAPES - A vehicle interior panel for use over an airbag includes a substrate having an airbag door region and a decorative covering disposed over the airbag door region. A tear seam is formed in the decorative covering along a path having an end portion that is non-orthogonal with respect to a hinge side of the airbag door region. The tear seam path may include a central portion that lies along a side of the airbag door region opposite the hinge side, along with end portions that form obtuse included angles with the central portion. In some cases, the end portions diverge from a perimeter of the airbag door region and may generally extend along high deployment stress regions of the covering. Tear seams formed along such a path may reduce airbag inflation energy losses associated with tearing the covering material(s) during airbag deployment. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167395 | SIDE AIRBAG DEVICE AND METHOD OF SEWING SIDE AIRBAG - A side airbag device has: a side airbag that inflates and expands at a time of a side collision, and that has a lower chamber (high pressure chamber), and an upper chamber (low pressure chamber), the high pressure chamber and the low pressure chamber being formed by base cloths (a lower base cloth, an upper base cloth) that are respectively separate bodies; an inflator; a partitioning wall that is formed by a portion of the lower base cloth, and that divides the lower chamber and the upper chamber; and a check valve that is provided at a partial region of the partitioning wall, and that is provided convexly toward the lower chamber side when the side airbag is not inflated, and that permits flowing of the gas for inflation from the upper chamber side to the lower chamber side, and restricts flowing of gas in a direction opposite thereto. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167396 | LOW MASS PASSENGER AIRBAG DESIGN - An airbag module including a housing, an airbag disposed within the housing, and a chute enclosing the airbag within the housing. The chute includes a seam formed therein that is operable to open during deployment of the airbag, wherein the chute includes a projection that extends toward the housing, and the housing includes a grasping feature that engages with the projection during deployment of the airbag to assist in opening the seam. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167397 | ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle has a cover module ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140167398 | Lawn Care Vehicle Adjustable Steering Assembly - A riding lawn care vehicle may include a frame and a steering assembly. Wheels of the riding lawn care vehicle may be attachable to the frame. The steering assembly may be operably coupled to the frame and configured for steering at least one wheel of the riding lawn care vehicle. The steering assembly may include a vertical adjustment assembly and a folding assembly. The vertical adjustment assembly may be configured to enable telescopic adjustment a height of handles associated with the steering assembly. The folding assembly may be configured to enable folding of at least a portion of the steering assembly. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167399 | Hybrid Vehicle and Conversion Kit - A conversion kit for converting an ATV into a low profile, vehicle with a driver cage and roll bar. The conversion kit includes a sub-frame assembly made of lightweight tubular material. During assembly, the ATV's front suspension, handlebars, front wheels, front shocks, and hand and foot controls are disconnected from the ATV. The sub-frame assembly is longitudinally aligned and connected to the A-Arm mounting brackets on the ATV's main frame assembly. The sub-frame assembly includes a protective cage frame and a roll bar. The ATV's front suspension and A-arms are re-connected to A-arm mounting brackets attached to the front section of the sub-frame assembly. The sub-frame assembly includes foots pedals and receives the ATV's handlebars with the hand controls. The kit includes a cable and wire harness sets and a seat belt assembly. It may also include an optional seat, mirrors, wheel extension adaptors, a foot shield and a rear wing. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167400 | SAFETY BELT STRAP FOR ARRANGEMENT ON A VEHICLE SEAT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A safety belt strap is proposed for arrangement on a vehicle seat of a motor vehicle, with a belt tensioning section. The safety belt strap is able to be shortened via the belt tensioning section. The belt tensioning section has two marginal regions and a central region, which connects the two marginal regions, with a pyrotechnic tensioning device. The pyrotechnic tensioning device is in operative connection with the belt tensioning section such that after triggering of the pyrotechnic tensioning device the two marginal regions of the belt tensioning section are moved to one another independently of the central region, in order to shorten the safety belt strap. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167401 | CONTAINER SECURITY DEVICE - A simple and effective device is provided for securing containers from unwanted access. The device is particularly suited for preventing or detecting unwanted access of alcoholic and pharmaceutical containers. The device comprises an adhesive top portion, an elongated bridge portion, and an adhesive bottom portion. The top portion is affixed to the top of a container cap, and the bottom portion is affixed to the side of the container. In an exemplary embodiment, the top portion is circular and the bottom portion is rectangular. The adhesive portions have an embedded pattern or image that is visibly damaged if the adhesive portion is removed from the container surface, such that tampering is readily evident. The container lid or cap cannot be removed without breaking the seal on one or more of the adhesive portions and thus damaging the void pattern. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167402 | LABEL AND LABEL PRINTER - According to the embodiment form, a label is equipped with a sheet-like base material, an adhesion layer, and an exfoliation base material. A sheet-like base material has a printable printing side. An adhesion layer is prepared in a field opposite to the printing side in a sheet-like base material. Through the above-mentioned sheet-like base material and the above-mentioned adhesion layer, an exfoliation base material is pasted up so that exfoliation is possible. In the printing side of the above-mentioned sheet-like base material, the identification information for identifying the above-mentioned object to two or more partial domains divided in the straight line made to correspond to the boundary of the field and field in an above-mentioned box-type object is printed, respectively. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167403 | TETHER FOR TUBES OF AN EXHAUST SYSTEM JOINT - A tether for connecting tubes includes two mutually spaced pads, each pad located on an opposite side of a lateral axis and releasably connectable to one of the tubes, an elastic stretchable connector that provides structural continuity between the pads, and handles, each handle located at an opposite axial end of the tether, suited to be gripped manually for the application of tensile force to the tether. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167404 | Components for Fabrication of a Stable Base and Support Structure - A tetrahedron shaped pipe section core connector and an optional end connector that enable the quick fabrication of a stable tripod base with a stable post support. The core connector is made by machining, molding, casting, or forging the material from which the pipe connector is constructed (typically metal or plastic). The core component (hereinafter the “knuckle connector”) provides four pipe connections oriented at 109.5° angles to each other, forming a regular tetrahedron shape. Pipe sections may be screwed or press fit into each of the four pipe connections. Three of these fitted pipes may be oriented to form a tripod base. The remaining pipe connection extends vertically up to form a post support. The body of the knuckle connector optionally incorporates one or more smaller apertures, preferably threaded, that extend through the wall of the body of the connector. These apertures provide attachment points for ancillary components. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167405 | Insert for HVAC Systems - Disclosed herein is an insert for aligning a register with a boot of an HVAC system through a cavity in an intermediate construction surface, the insert comprising: an upper portion; a lower portion having a flange, the lower portion engaging with the register; and a central cavity, wherein the upper portion of the insert protrudes through the cavity in the intermediate construction surface and engages with the boot; the flange is flush with a finished surface of the intermediate construction surface, and the register covers the central cavity of the insert. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167406 | AIR TOOL HOOK - The air tool hook is comprised of a pair of connection fittings for compressed fluids with a first connection on one end of the fitting for connecting a compressed air line and a second connection on the other end of the fitting for attaching a pneumatic tool to the compressed air line, a manifold, wherein one end of the manifold is attached to a side of the fitting and a hole is bored through the other end of the manifold, a hook with one end shaped for hanging the hook and the other end, a straight shaft, sized and shaped to be placed through the hole of the manifold, grooves cut into the shaft, retaining clips attaching the shaft to the manifold, whereby the clips are placed into the grooves of the shaft on either side of the hole, the first and second connections are rotatable, and the hook and shaft are rotatable with respect to the manifold, whereby the air line, the pneumatic tool and the hook are able to rotate independently. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167407 | Quick Disconnect Coupler with Protective Cover - A quick disconnect coupler is provided that is particularly suited for use as a case drain coupler in an agricultural work vehicle. The coupler includes a male component lockingly received within a body of a female component in a coupled state of the coupler. The female component includes an external sleeve that is linearly slidable along a slide surface of the body to engage and release the male component. A cover is engaged on the female component with a first end fixed on the body and an opposite second end fixed to the sleeve. The cover is linearly expandable with movement of the sleeve and protects the slide surface from dust or other contaminates. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167408 | Ratcheting Anti-Rotation Lock for Threaded Connectors - A pipe connection includes a pin having external threads and a box having internal threads. A circumferentially extending row of pin teeth are located on an exterior portion of the pin. A slot extends through a side wall of the box. A key is carried in the slot, the key having a row of key teeth that mate with the box teeth. The key is mounted to the box such that a movable portion of the key is radially movable relative to the box between radially outward and radially inward positions. The key is biased toward the inward position, so that the key teeth ratchet on the pin teeth during make-up of pin and the box. The teeth have a saw-tooth configuration to resist unscrewing rotation of pin and the box. The key may be an integral part of the side wall of the box or a separate component. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167409 | JOINTED BRIDGE FOR CLAMP ASSEMBLY - An accessory for a clamp assembly including a clamp bridge including a plurality of curved bridge elements attached to one another by a joint that permits relative motion between neighboring bridge elements. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167410 | Connector for fluid lines - The present invention relates to a connector for fluid lines having of a coupling part that can be plugged together with a counter-coupling part along a plug-in axis. A locking device releasably locks the coupling part together with the counter-coupling part. The locking device includes a radially elastically deformable holding element held outside on the coupling part and at least partially encompassing it circumferentially. The holding element interacts with the coupling part, when positioned on the coupling part, via a fixation structure, such that said holding element can optionally be oriented in different relative rotational positions and be fixated in each case to prevent a free, unrestricted rotation about the plug-in axle (X) relative to the coupling part. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167411 | TUBE SEAL - A tube seal includes a tube through hole, a pressure housing tube seal penetration cavity for an elastomeric interference seal, a ferrule sealing surface for a ferrule, and an internal channel for a backing nut. A tube penetrates through the backing nut, the ferrule, the elastomeric interference seal and the tube through hole. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167412 | QUICK-CONNECT SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING A TUBE TO A RECEIVING BODY, IN PARTICULAR FOR USE IN WALL-MOUNTED BOILERS AND THE LIKE - The system ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140167413 | FISHING AID - There is herein described a fishing aid. More particularly, there is described a fishing aid capable of tying knots in fishing lines to connect the fishing line to hooks, flies and/or lures. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167414 | VARIABLE DIAMETER AND ANGLE VERTICAL AXIS TURBINE - A wind turbine, particularly vertical axis, whose diameter is extensible and retractable, either from the length of the arms or the angle of the blades, or both, has advantages in operating in low wind speed regimes and surviving in high wind speed, regimes. The current application describes how to construct such a turbine, particularly the control mechanisms and the optimal aerodynamic configurations of the blades. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167415 | METHOD OF WIND TURBINE YAW ANGLE CONTROL AND WIND TURBINE - The present invention relates to the wind power engineering and to the method of controlling a yaw angle of the wind turbine, equipped with a horizontal rotor shaft as well as to the wind turbine for implementing the method. According to the method of the present invention, the time difference between the time moments when the rotor blades are in the lower vertical position, the said time moments derived from the reference signal of the sensor connected to the rotor shaft, and the time moments when the blades are on one line with the wind direction and the tower, the said time moments_derived from the periodic signal of the spurious amplitude modulation generated by the AC generator and caused by aerodynamic interaction between the blades and the tower, is used as the indication of actual position of the wind turbine rotor relative to the wind direction. The wind turbine of the present invention comprises a yaw controller including the functional units suitable for generating a control signal for rotating a nacelle of wind turbine based on the given time difference in order to compensate the existing yaw error. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167416 | System and Method for Controlling Speed and Torque of a Wind Turbine During Post-Rated Wind Speed Conditions - A method and system for controlling a wind turbine generator detect wind speeds and, at a first defined wind speed, control generator torque and generator rotational speed to achieve a pre-defined power for the wind turbine generator at the first defined wind speed. As wind speed increases beyond the first defined wind speed, one of generator torque or generator rotational speed is increased and the other of generator rotational speed or generator torque is proportionally decreased to maintain the generator power substantially constant at the pre-defined power. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167417 | Horizontally-Laid Tangential Rooftop Wind Power Generator - The present application is directed to a horizontally-laid tangential rooftop wind power generator comprising: a generator mounted on a chassis and coupled to a tangential fan wheel or a plurality of tangential fan wheels, all housed in a cover with two long fan openings one at each of the two sides. Wind-directing panels extend outwardly from the two fan openings to form two shrouded duct openings. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167418 | DYNAMO - The dynamo of the present invention is provided in the flow field of a fluid, and has: a columnar oscillating body, one end of the oscillating body being supported in the flow field of the fluid by a shaft that is parallel to the flow direction of the fluid, and the oscillating body being moved reciprocally by self-excited oscillation about the shaft; and an electricity generation unit for generating electrical energy in response to the reciprocal oscillation of the oscillating body. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167419 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING EFFICIENCY OF WIND POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS - According to some aspects of the invention, a turbine, such as a wind turbine, is provided that includes one or more fluid (e.g., air) flow components for inducing a secondary fluid flow that emanates from a rearward location on the turbine to minimize wake effects. According to some aspects of the invention, arrays of turbines, such as in wind farms, are provided that comprise a plurality such turbines. According to further aspects of the invention, methods are provided for minimizing wake effects in a wind turbine and for improving the efficiency of a wind farms. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167420 | AIR-GAP SECURE SYSTEM FOR A WIND TURBINE - Disclosed is a wind turbine, which comprises a rotatable structure being coupled to a hub of the wind turbine and to a generator rotor comprising a brake disc, a stationary structure being coupled to a generator stator and comprising a stator frame and a safety bearing element. The rotatable structure is rotatably coupled to the stationary structure, wherein the stator frame (102) comprises a brake mounting section to which a calliper brake is mountable such that the brake disc is breakable by the mounted calliper brake. The safety bearing element is mounted to the brake mounting section such that the brake disc is in slidable contact with the safety bearing element if a distance between the brake mounting section and the brake disc is reduced below a predetermined reference value. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167421 | OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE ON OFFSET FLOATING SUPPORT - The present invention relates to an offshore wind turbine on a floating support ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140167422 | DOWNHOLE ENERGY HARVESTING METHOD AND DEVICE - A device generates electrical energy from mechanical motion in a downhole environment. The device includes a magnetostrictive element and an electrically conductive coil. The magnetostrictive element has a first end and a second end. The first and second ends are coupled between a rotor and a bearing. The magnetostrictive element is configured to experience axial strain in response to radial movement of at least one of the rotor or the bearing with reference to the other. The electrically conductive coil is disposed in proximity to the magnetostrictive element. The coil is configured to generate an electrical current in response to a change in flux density of the magnetostrictive element. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167423 | GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SMOOTH OPERATION WITH COMBUSION ENGINE - A combustion engine comprising at least a cylinder, a generator having a generator shaft with a generator shaft gear, a crankshaft having a crankshaft gear and a control unit, which controls at least the generator in such a way that it is possible to avoid a tooth flank change between the generator shaft gear and the crankshaft gear during an entire combustion cycle of the combustion engine. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167424 | Magnetically Operated Latch - An actuator housing assembly comprising an actuator housing having an opening therein, a movable actuator member received in the opening, the actuator member having a front surface and a rear surface and being digitally movable in said opening, and a cam extending from the rear surface of said movable actuator member to operate a bolt which is biased by magnets of opposing polarity. The actuator housing assembly has means adapted to enable the attachment to and detachment from a bolt mechanism assembly having complementary means adapted to enable attachment and detachment. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167425 | KEYLESS LOCKING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a keyless locking system comprising a keyless locking mechanism mountable to a cover of a tray compartment of a vehicle having a mechanical trigger and a mechanical override mechanism having an actuator operable via a cable connected to a lever located within a cabin of the vehicle, the actuator moveable to engage the mechanical trigger enabling mechanical activation of the latch. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167426 | RIBBON SEALED LOCK ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - The lock assemblies as described herein engage with keepers on movable sashes and include features designed to provide additional sealing functions to the lock assembly by incorporating a ribbon seal within a catch housing of the lock assembly. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167427 | RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY HAVING INERTIAL BLOCKING MEMBER - An inertial blocking member subassembly for a vehicle-door release handle mechanism including a release handle framework supporting a bell crank assembly and a manually actuatable door handle grip, the door handle grip operatively coupled to the bell crank assembly, the inertial blocking member subassembly comprising: an inertial blocking member associated with the release handle assembly framework, the blocking member having a center of gravity which is offset from an axis of rotation, and the blocking member being rotationally and translationally movable between an at-rest position, in which the blocking member does not prevent actuation of the release handle, and an engaged position, in which the blocking member prevents actuation of the release handle; a biasing element associated with the blocking member, the biasing element biasing the blocking member into the engaged position; and a blocking member retainer provided on at least one of the release handle assembly framework and the blocking member. As a result of the acceleration force acting on the blocking member center of gravity, the blocking member is rotationally and translationally moved from the at-rest position to the engaged position, and in which engaged position the blocking member is retained by the blocking member retainer until disengagement of the blocking member retainer from the at least one of the release handle assembly framework and the blocking member. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167428 | PRESSURE-BASED CRASH DETECTION SYSTEM INCORPORATED IN SIDE RAIL - A vehicular crash sensing system includes a bumper cap for contacting a bumper. A chamber fits into a side rail attached to the bumper, the chamber being sealed by the bumper cap. A stop element limits movement of the chamber into the side rail. A pressure sensor detects an increased chamber air pressure during crushing of the chamber resulting from movement of the bumper with respect to the stop element. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167429 | SLIDE FASTENER CLOSING TOOL AND METHOD - Slide fastener closing tools and methods of using same. In one embodiment, the slide fastener closing tool is configured to help open or close a slide fastener on an article, such as but not limited to seat, while maintaining a predetermined alignment of the tool relative to the slide fastener. Maintaining the alignment between the tool and the slide fastener reduces the likelihood that the elements of the fastener tape are damaged during opening and closing of the slide fastener. In one embodiment, the tool includes a guide plate configured to help maintain such alignment. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167430 | HANDLING EQUIPMENT FOR VIALS AND SYSTEM FOR THE PREPARATION OF MEDICATIONS COMPRISING IT - Equipment for the handling of vials which comprises: a base on which at least part of the vials being handled is located and transverse supporting means for the vials in which the transverse supporting means apply a force in a substantially transverse plane to the necks of the vials, which comprise supplementary supporting means for the vials; these supplementary supporting means applying a second force in a plane that is substantially inclined with respect to the plane in which the transverse supporting means apply the first force. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167431 | CASE WITH INTEGRATED SWIVEL HAND-STRAP AND PULLOUT STAND SYSTEM - A case for holding a mobile device. The case comprises a case defining an interior compartment for receiving the mobile device therein; a rotatable platform connected with the case; a hand-strap connected with the platform for being held by a user; and a pullout stand connected with the platform. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167432 | TOOL FOR A MICROTECHNICAL CLIP - The present invention relates to a tool for a microtechnical gripper. The tool of the invention comprises a tip having a support and first and second fingers disposed opposite one another in a chosen position. Each finger is connected to said support by a connecting element so as to be held in a rest position corresponding to said chosen position, the connecting element being flexible in order to allow said fingers to move with at least one degree of freedom relative to the support. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167433 | EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SYSTEM IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - An exterior door handle system ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140167434 | TRIM PART AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRIM PART - A trim part for an interior of a vehicle, the trim part having a substantially rigid carrier including a front side and a rear side and a covering arranged on the front side of the substrate. The substrate and the covering are connected to each other by a yarn seam. Also provided is a method for producing such a trim part and a sewing machine for making such a trim part. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167435 | MOVABLE INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENT HAVING A RETAINING FEATURE - An interior trim component includes an engagement feature configured to engage a track of a support structure to facilitate movement of the interior trim component in a direction of travel from an exposed position to a concealed position relative to the support structure. The interior trim component also includes a substrate coupled to the engagement feature and having an outer surface configured to face an interior of a vehicle. In addition, the interior trim component includes a retaining feature extending upwardly from the outer surface. The retaining feature is positioned adjacent to a leading edge of the interior trim component relative to the direction of travel, and the retaining feature is configured to engage an object adjacent to the outer surface to block movement of the object relative to the interior trim component. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167436 | Adjustable Truck Rack - A reversible rear cargo carrying member that is raked at a selectable forward or rear angle with respect to the vertical and which is selectably positioned in one of a plurality of selectable positions along rails of a truck bed. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167437 | TRUCK BED PANEL ATTACHED TO DOOR HINGE MOUNTING PLATE - A conversion system that converts a four-door style vehicle into a pick-up style vehicle. The conversion system converts the four-door style vehicle into a pick-up style vehicle when rear doors of the vehicle are removed and replaced by inner and outer side panels that form a side panel assembly for the bed of the vehicle. Additional features of the conversion system include a bed floor assembly, a bulkhead assembly, and a roof assembly that isolate the cabin of the vehicle from the newly formed bed. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167438 | MOBILE DEVICE RETENTION AND CHARGING TRAY - A console assembly for an automotive vehicle and use with a mobile device. The console assembly including a storage compartment having a floor, a pair of sidewalls, and a pair of end walls. An opening permits access into the storage area and a slidable top wall is operable to move between a covered position and a retracted position relative to the opening. An anti-slip surface is provided on the top wall and configured to receive the mobile device thereon. A wireless charging unit is also incorporated into and moveable with the top wall. The wireless charging unit is located immediately below the anti-slip surface. When the mobile device is placed on the anti-slip surface, the device is moveable with the top wall, between the covered position and retracted position, while being charged. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167439 | VEHICLE CARGO BED EXTENDER - A vehicle cargo bed extension device useable to increase the load size capacity of a vehicle cargo bed. The vehicle cargo bed extension device includes a hinge to allow for support frame rotation. Additionally, the support frame can be adjusted horizontally and vertically in relation to a vehicle cargo bed. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167440 | INNER LINING PART - An inner lining part for the interior of a motor vehicle, wherein the inner lining part has a carrier part, which comprises a curvature section, with a curvature running along a longitudinal direction of the carrier part. The curvature section includes a carrier part groove running in the longitudinal direction. A decorative layer overlies a first surface of the carrier part and forms a visible face of the inner lining part. The decorative layer covers the carrier part groove, thereby forming a decorative layer groove on the visible face of the inner lining part. Recesses in one or more portions of the carrier part at the carrier part groove receive folds or thickenings of the decorative layer to thereby permit the visible face of the decorative layer at the decorative layer groove to match the curvature of the curvature section at carrier side regions located adjacent the groove. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167441 | WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a windshield assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The windshield assembly includes a plate and a shield, where the shield is attached to the plate by one or more fasteners such that the shield and plate define a channel. The channel is configured to accept an attachment portion of a vehicle, and the plate is capable of being attached to the vehicle using one or more fasteners that engage the attachment portion and the plate, whereby no portion of the one or more fasteners is visible from the front side of the windshield assembly when the attachment portion is disposed within the channel. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167442 | Visor Device for Vehicle - A visor device includes an optically transparent support frame and a visor arrangement. The visor arrangement has a plurality of light shading portions and a plurality of light transmitting portions alternating with the light shading portions. The light shading portions is capable of reducing glare from sunlight. The light transmitting portions is capable of enabling ambient light penetrating therethrough. The light shading portions of the visor arrangement is capable of substantially eliminating the glare from sunlight transmitted through the support frame to a user in the vehicle whereas the user is able to see through the support frame at the light transmitting portions to improve vision of the user. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167443 | MOLDED VEHICLE FLOOR TRAY AND SYSTEM - A vehicle floor tray is molded from a sheet of polymeric material of substantially uniform thickness. A reservoir is formed in a portion of the central panel of the tray. Hollow upstanding baffles disposed in the reservoir impede movement of collected fluid. In a system embodiment including the floor tray and a vehicle foot well, upstanding first, second and third tray walls exhibit a close conformance to respective vehicle foot well walls, such that a large part of the external surface area of the first, second and third tray walls is within one-eighth of an inch of a respective vehicle foot well wall. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167444 | VEHICLE SNOW & ICE REMOVAL SYSTEM/COVER - A cover for a motor vehicle or other objects having a top surface and generally used or stored outdoors. The cover includes two sides that together substantially cover the top surface. The two sides meet along two barriers that extend perpendicularly upwards. Magnets, hook-and-loop fasteners and/or other fastening members are used to couple the two barriers together and to mount the sides to the objects. After a snow storm, the two sides are pulled laterally away from each other and then off the object. The barriers and the sides cooperate to drag and remove the snow from the top surface. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167445 | DOOR MODULE WITH INTEGRATED SENSOR ELECTRODE - A door module for a door of a motor vehicle. The door module has a support for receiving a window lifter drive and fixing points at which the door module can be fixed to the corresponding door. At least one sensor electrode of a capacitive and/or inductive control device is attached to the support in order to contactlessly operate an actuator in the motor vehicle. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167446 | VEHICLE REAR DOOR STRUCTURE - To obtain a vehicle rear door structure that can improve a fitting performance of a rear door. A pair of connecting beads, that connect a lock mechanism placement portion with regions positioned at vehicle transverse direction outer sides with respect to a lateral bead, are formed at a rear door inner panel. Upper end portions of the connecting beads are disposed at positions apart from the lateral bead and are connected to an annular bead, and have outer side wall portions and inner side wall portions, that stand erect in a door thickness direction of a rear door. The outer side wall portions and the inner side wall portions both extend in a direction orthogonal to an extension line of the lateral bead as seen in a door elevation view. Further, the outer side wall portions are made integral with an inner peripheral wall portion of the annular bead. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167447 | AIRFLOW BAFFLE FOR COMMERICAL TRUCK FUEL EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS - An aerodynamic drag reduction device for use on an over-the-road cargo vehicle. The vehicle has a prismatically shaped cargo area, which includes a rear face of the cargo area substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel. The device comprises a plurality of resilient prongs arranged along a rear edge of the vehicle body, extending from a respective fixed end secured to the vehicle body rearward in a flow-wise direction beyond the rear edge of the vehicle body to a respective free end. Each prong is separated from an adjacent prong in the plurality, and each is flexible to permit deflection, under the influence of airflow over the vehicle at a predetermined speed, above and below a first plane defined by the surface of the vehicle to which the plurality of prongs is secured. Each prong is further resistant to deflecting in a direction parallel to the first plane. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167448 | MOTOR VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A motor vehicle body structure is provided. The motor vehicle body structure includes an outer side wall, a lateral floor reinforcement for absorbing forces in the event of an impact event, an inner side wall with a lateral sill region and a wheel housing region, which at least partially forms a wheel housing of the vehicle. A body reinforcement element is connected to the wheel housing region of the inner side wall and to the lateral floor reinforcement in a positively joined, non-positively joined and/or materially joined manner. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167449 | DEVICE FOR ABSORBING MECHANICAL ENERGY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES | 2014-06-19 |
20140167450 | VEHICLE BODY FRONT SECTION STRUCTURE - A vehicle body front section structure includes a projecting member that is provided at an outside wall of a front side member further to a vehicle width direction inside than a front wheel and at a location separated in the vehicle body front-rear direction from a front bumper reinforcement, such that the projecting member projects out further towards the vehicle width direction outside than the outside wall. The vehicle body front section structure is further provided with an assistance portion that is formed to the outside wall, and that assists movement of the rear end portion of the projecting member towards the vehicle width direction inside upon input of load to the projecting member. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167451 | LINKAGE FOR DUAL GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM - A shutter system is provided for a grille of an automotive vehicle. A first vane set is disposed at a first grille opening section configured to pivot to a master position. A second vane set is disposed at a second grille opening section configured to pivot to a slave position. An actuator motor is coupled to the first vane set for controllably placing the first vane set to a selected master position. A linkage is coupled between the first and second vane sets for moving the second vane set to the slave position corresponding to the master position of the first vane set. The linkage includes a compensation spring configured to undergo compression when the first and second vane sets are placed in the closed positions and a limit strap for imposing a limit on expansion of the compensation spring. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167452 | MOTORCYCLE REAR BODY STRUCTURE - A rear fender overhanging a rear wheel of a motorcycle is disposed rearwardly of a rider's seat, and a side cover is disposed diagonally forwardly downwardly of the rear fender and beneath the rider's seat. The side cover conceals a rear frame structure from outside. The rear fender has a fender overlap portion formed in a lower portion of an outer side portion thereof, and the side cover has a cover overlap portion formed in a rear portion thereof, which cover overlap portion is overlapped on the fender overlap portion. The fender overlap portion has an undersurface provided with a projection, and the cover overlap portion is provided with an engagement hole engageable with the projection. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167453 | VEHICLE BODY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MOLDED PART - A method for manufacturing a corrosion-protected steel molded part with an at least predominantly bainitic structure is provided. The method includes heating a blank of sheet steel to an austenization temperature; compression molding the blank while simultaneously cooling, so as to obtain a molded part; and bainitizing the molded part in a zinc coating bath. | 2014-06-19 |
20140167454 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a multi-functional support ( | 2014-06-19 |