31st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130192056 | ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME WHICH SUPPRESSES LOWERING OF SENSITIVITY WHILE A PROTECTIVE LAYER IS FORMED - An electromechanical transducer of the present invention includes a first electrode, a vibrating membrane formed above the first electrode through a gap, a second electrode formed on the vibrating membrane, and an insulating protective layer formed on a surface of the second electrode side. A region where the protective layer is not formed is present on at least part of a surface of the vibrating membrane. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192057 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR COIL UNIT - A method for manufacturing a coil unit includes inserting a coil conductor wire into a slot from a slot opening portion with a circumferential wire width of the coil conductor wire equal to or less than a slot opening width, the slot opening width being a width of the slot opening portion in the circumferential direction, the circumferential wire width being a wire width of the coil conductor wire in a direction parallel with the slot opening width, the coil conductor wire being a conductor wire with a deformable cross-sectional shape, and a diameter of the coil conductor wire with a circular cross-sectional shape being larger than the slot opening width; and pressing the coil conductor wire inserted into the slot in a depth direction which is opposite to the opening direction to deform the cross-sectional shape of the coil conductor wire. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192058 | BATTERY AND RELATED METHOD - A battery is provided with a plurality of unit cells each having a tab, a bus bar connecting the tab of one of the plurality of unit cells and the tab of another one of the plurality of unit cells, and a plurality of welding points disposed on a center of gravity of an area, in which the bus bar and the tab are overlapped, or a vicinity thereof, and at least one position of line segments, radiately extending from the center of gravity, or a vicinity thereof, such that the bus bar and the tab are connected to one another at the plurality of welding points. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192059 | MACHINING APPARATUS FOR GRINDING, MILLING, POLISHING OR THE LIKE OF A DENTAL WORKPIECE - A machining apparatus for grinding, milling, polishing or the like of a dental workpiece. The machining apparatus contains a machining tool, a housing to which the machining tool is mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation relative to the housing, and a holding device to which the housing is fixed. The housing is mounted yieldingly movably to the holding device in dependence on forces exerted on the machining tool. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192060 | ELECTRIC BUS BATTERY EXCHANGE STATION - Provided is an electric bus battery exchange station. The electric bus battery exchange station according to the present invention includes: an exchange station body having a battery exchange, wherein said battery exchange unit is projected out to be connected with a hole of; an imaging unit taking images of the electric bus moving toward said exchange station body; an entry process storing unit storing entry process information needed in order that the electric bus is positioned exactly below the battery exchange unit; an entry information output unit comparing an entry state of the electric bus obtained from images taken by said imaging unit with the entry information stored, and outputting entry information for modifying the entry state of the electric bus to make equal to said entry process information; and an entry information providing unit providing information outputted by said entry information output unit to the electric bus. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192061 | LED PACKAGE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND RESIN COATING METHOD IN LED PACKAGE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM - In resin coating used for manufacturing the LED package in which the LED elements is covered with a resin containing a phosphor, a translucent member | 2013-08-01 |
20130192062 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR BONDING WIRES TO A SUBSTRATE, IN PARTICULAR BY LASER - Disclosed are devices for making a bond between a wire and a substrate at a point, and to methods of making the bond. The device includes in particular a pressure foot, a base for supporting the substrate, a delivery source for delivering the wire, the pressure foot being suitable for occupying at least two positions that are respectively closer to and further from the base, the wire delivered by the source being suitable for passing between the pressure foot and the base, a presser finger suitable for occupying two positions respectively closer to and further from the base, an element for mounting the pressure foot and the presser finger to co-operate with the base in such a manner that they define between them a bonding space containing the point, and spot-bonding element suitable for acting at the point. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192063 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY DELIVERY DEVICES INCLUDING AN ENERGY APPLICATOR ARRAY AND ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - An electrosurgical system for directing energy to tissue includes a generator assembly operable to supply power having a selected phase, amplitude and frequency, and an applicator array assembly. The applicator array assembly includes a shell assembly, a plurality of energy applicators disposed within the shell assembly, and a power divider unit electrically coupled to the generator assembly. The power divider unit is operable to divide power into the applicator array assembly. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192064 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PACKAGED LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for manufacturing packaged LED is provided in the present invention. A vacuum closed space is enclosed by a base plate and a cover plate, and LED chip on the base plate is disposed in the closed space. The cover plate includes a fluorescent layer, and space between the fluorescent layer and the LED chip is vacuum. Thus, heat generated by the LED chip may not affect fluorescent material inside the fluorescent layer so that the package of LED becomes more durable. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192065 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CIRCUIT - A method for manufacturing an integrated circuit includes the steps of: forming above an upper surface of a substrate ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192066 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING VARIABLE VALVE TIMING APPARATUS - A method of assembling a variable valve timing apparatus includes steps of temporarily fixing a driven-side rotation body to a base member in a first rotation restricting state by a process of engaging a first projecting and retracting member with the base member of a driving-side rotation body and the driven-side rotation body followed by a process of rotating either the base member or the driven-side rotation body, providing a supplementary member of the driving-side rotation body to the driven-side rotation body to establish a second rotation restricting state by a process of installing the supplementary member to the base member in a state where the second projecting and retracting member engages with the supplementary member and the driven-side rotation body followed by a process of rotating either the supplementary member or the driven-side rotation body, and fastening the supplementary member and the base member by using a fastening member. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192067 | GAS SPRING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ADJUSTMENT - A gas spring assembly that is displaceable between an extended condition and a compressed condition can include a first end member, a second end member, a flexible wall secured between the first and second end members, a spring chamber and a volume-displacing body disposed within the spring chamber. The body can be supported along one of the flexible wall and the first end member such that the body remains in spaced relation to at least the second end member in a compressed condition of the gas spring assembly. A method of adjusting a gas spring assembly is also included. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192068 | ELECTRIC HAIR TRIMMER - An electric hair trimmer generally includes a handle, a drive system, and a cutter head. The cutter head includes a stationary blade and a movable blade, and the cutter head is releasably connectable to the handle in operative connection with the drive system. The handle is configured for ejecting the cutter head. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192069 | UTILITY KNIFE - In a utility knife, a guard prevents the user's fingers from being lacerated or abraded. The guard can be removably attached to the knife by the fastener that secures two halves of the handle together. A work-engaging member has a slot through which the knife blade protrudes. The cutting depth, or the angle of the work-engaging member, can be adjusted by providing a suitable slot through which the fastener extends. Work-engaging members can include an insulation stripping guide, a guide having narrow ends aligned with the blade for visual guidance, and a guide having diverging sides for cutting flooring. A flexible strap with a stud that snap-fits into a socket can be used to secure a guard to a utility knife handle. In that case, the stud can fit into a recess in the handle to limit or prevent longitudinal movement of the guard relative to the knife handle. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192070 | STRAINER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE STRAINER - A straining device and a method for manufacturing a straining device are provided. The straining device includes a handle, a frame, which is positioned at an end of the handle, and a compartment containing a medium to be strained. The compartment includes a top porous surface and a bottom porous surface, and is affixed to the frame. Further, the compartment is configured so as to strain the medium through at least one of the top porous surface and the bottom porous surface. The medium to be strained may include a beverage, medicine, or soup ingredient. Accordingly, the straining device provides a convenient apparatus for preparing a beverage, a food, or a medicine, and for a variety of utensil applications such as stirring or collecting and adding an additive. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192071 | SENSORS, INTERFACES AND SENSOR SYSTEMS FOR DATA COLLECTION AND INTEGRATED REMOTE MONITORING OF CONDITIONS AT OR NEAR BODY SURFACES - Sensing devices including flexible and stretchable fabric-based pressure sensors, may be associated with or incorporated in garments intended to be worn against a body surface (directly or indirectly), or may be associated with other types of flexible substrates, such as sheet-like materials, bandages and other materials that contact the body (directly or indirectly), and may be provided as independently positionable sensor components. Systems and methods for storing, communicating, processing, analyzing and displaying data collected by sensor components for remote monitoring of conditions at body surfaces, or within the body, are also disclosed. Sensors and sensor systems provide substantially real-time feedback relating to current body conditions and may provide notifications or alerts to users, caretakers and/or clinicians, enabling early intervention when conditions indicate intervention is appropriate. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192072 | GEOGRAPHICALLY NORTH-REFERENCED AZIMUTH DETERMINATION - A north-referenceable goniometer for azimuthal orientation determination of a sighting device has a base, a rotary part, a rotation angle encoder for determining a rotational position of the rotary part about an upright axis, a gyroscope fixed on the rotary part and having a measuring device oriented orthogonally to the upright axis for determining a component of the Earth rotation vector, and an evaluation unit for determining the azimuthal angle of the geographical north pole. The goniometer also includes an acceleration sensor, and the evaluation unit is formed such that, using the evaluation unit, the determined component of the Earth rotation vector is corrected by a sink rate of the goniometer, determined with the aid of the acceleration sensor, and a systematic measurement error of the gyroscope is corrected by determining measurement values of the component of the Earth rotation vector in at least three different rotational positions. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192073 | LASER TARGETING VIEWING DEVICE AND METHOD - A targeting viewing device is disclosed that couples a laser pointer to a viewing device such as binoculars or a spotting scope. In one embodiment the laser pointer includes a switch to selectively activate a laser beam to project a spot of light on a distant target so as to identify the target from within a group of potential targets to other observers of the targets. The viewing device may include a spotting scope, monocular, binocular or camera. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192074 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF ANGULAR ORIENTATION OF AEROSPACE PLATFORMS - A method and system are presented for use in determination of the orientation of an aerospace platform with respect to a first rotation axis. A direction of a rotation rate vector of said aerospace platform within a lateral plane intersecting with said first rotation axis is measured and the measured data is analyzed to determine an orientation angle of said aerospace platform about said first rotation axis. While the aerospace platform is in a predetermined-dynamic state movement, a certain direction is determined by measuring a direction of the rotation rate of the aerospace platform within said lateral plane by a sensor assembly mounted on said platform and including at least one rotation rate sensor. An orientation of the platform with respect to said first axis is determined by determining a relation between said certain direction and said known direction within said external reference frame. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192075 | I-BEAM LEVEL - A level includes a body comprising a first portion having a first reference surface, and a second portion having a second reference surface, the second reference surface being spaced from the first reference surface. The body also includes an intermediate member comprising a wall positioned between the first and second portions, the wall being generally perpendicular to at least one of the reference surfaces. The level also includes an orientation indicator coupled to the intermediate member, the orientation indicator being positioned to indicate an orientation of at least one of the first and the second reference surfaces. The level additionally includes an indicator support configured to support the orientation indicator, and a resilient member positioned between the orientation indicator and the indicator support. A compression the resilient member facilitates a calibration of the orientation indicator, while the indicator support supports the resilient member and engages opposite sides of the wall. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192076 | HOLE EXAMINING DEVICE - In a hole examining device, an examination head ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192077 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING AN OPENING - There is disclosed an apparatus and a method for measuring an opening dimension. The apparatus may comprise a handle or a handle mounting portion and a rod holder adjustably attached to the handle or handle mounting portion. The method may comprise the use of the apparatus to measure an opening dimension. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192078 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF AUTOMATICALLY INSPECTING AN APPEARANCE OF THE SAME - The invention provides a semiconductor device and a method of automatically inspecting the appearance, which achieves proper recognition of the size of a chipping occurring from an end portion of the semiconductor device toward the element forming region by an automatic appearance inspection machine, and prevents a problem of judging an appearance non-defective product as an appearance defective product. A semiconductor device includes a resin layer extending from an element forming region over a guard ring surrounding the element forming region so as to cover these except a plurality of portions of the guard ring, and a chipping extending from a chip end portion of a semiconductor device toward the end portion of the resin layer. An end portion of the guard ring partially exposed from the resin layer is used as a reference to measure a distance y from the end portion of the guard ring to the end portion of the chipping and a distance x from the end portion of the guard ring to the end portion of the resin layer. The device is judged as an appearance non-defective product when y is larger than x or is judged as an appearance defective product when y is equal to x or y is smaller than x. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192079 | TENSION ELEMENT POSITION SENSOR - The tension element position sensor includes three housing elements, wherein the two outer housing elements are configured pot shaped with a base towards a center housing component, wherein one element is the spring motor and the other is the rotation angle sensor. Thus the rotation angle sensor includes two Hall sensors, wherein an encoder magnet rotates as a function of the rotation of the winding drum opposite to the faces of the Hall sensors on the face side of one respective gear of two gears meshing with one another. Herein the arrangement of the gears and circuit boards in the receiver of this lateral housing component is of particular importance. Also the spring motor can be completely preassembled and stored in a closed manner. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192080 | Regenerative Dryers With A Bypass - A moisture control system for pressurized air comprises a first and a second chamber which alternate between drying and regenerating phases. Only one of the chambers is at the drying phase at any given point in time. An input provides compressed air to the chamber at the drying phase. The moisture control system includes a bypass line passing air that does not go through the chamber at the drying phase. The air exiting the chamber at the drying phase is combined with the air from the bypass line to obtain air with a controlled moisture content for outputting. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192081 | LAUNDRY MOISTURE SENSING, CONTROL, DIAGNOSTIC AND METHOD - A laundry dryer includes a drum. A moisture sensing system detects an average moisture content of launderable items as they are dried within the drum and provides a moisture signal to an electronic controller. A user interface presenting a setpoint selection element such that when a moisture setpoint is selected by a machine operator during a drying cycle, an operational state of the dryer machine is controlled by the electronic controller based on the moisture setpoint and the moisture signal. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192082 | Apparatus for and Method of Drying a Surface - A combination of a drying tool ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192083 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DRYING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices are disclosed. Embodiments include methods and apparatuses that heat and decrease pressure within the electronic device. Some embodiments increase and decrease pressure while adding heat. Other embodiments include a desiccator for removing moisture from the air being evacuated from the electronic device prior to the air reaching an evacuation pump. Further embodiments detect humidity within the low-pressure chamber and determine when to increase and/or decrease pressure based on the humidity. Still further embodiments determine that the device is sufficiently dry to restore proper function based on the detected humidity, and in some embodiments based on the changes in humidity while pressure is being increased and/or decreased. Still further alternate embodiments automatically control some or all aspects of the drying of the electronic device. Additional embodiment disinfect the electronic device. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192084 | Automatic Laundry Washer with Active Venting - An existing water recirculation system of a laundry washer may be activated to circulate air in a way that can reduce the moisture in the tub and drum of the washer. Also included is a system whereby an existing drain pump of the washer may be selectively activated to cause air to vent through the washer and out the drain hose of the washer. These systems may be used individually or in conjunction with each other, and with drum rotation. Supplemental venting may also be provided by a dedicated fan, to provide an effective multi-action washing machine venting solution. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192085 | WASHER DRYER WITH A TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND PROCESS FOR ITS OPERATION - A washer-dryer including a tub, a drum mounted in the tub to be rotatable around an essentially horizontal axis for receiving laundry items, a process air circuit comprising an air heater and a blower to heat and circulate the heated air through the drum, a heat exchanger to condense moisture from the process air exiting the drum, and at least one temperature sensor, wherein at least a part of a surface of the temperature sensor is formed from a hydrophobic material, and a method for operating the washer-dryer. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192086 | Injected Footwear - Port-injection footwear is provided. In one example, port-injection footwear is provided including a footwear-structure bag encompassing an injected foam. In some examples, the footwear-structure bag may form an integrated footwear component. The port-injection footwear further may include a foam barrier disposed adjacent to the footwear-structure bag to retain the injected foam within the bag during injection. An outsole may be directly coupled to the footwear-structure bag forming a base of the footwear article. In other examples, the port-injection footwear may include a footwear-structure bag having an injection port, an injected foam retained in the footwear-structure bag, where the injected foam was injected through the injection port, and a port cap positioned at the injection port of the footwear-structure bag. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192087 | Support And Cushioning System For An Article Of Footwear - A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the wearer. The bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure and can be formed by thermoforming or by welding two sheets of resilient, flexible material together. A connecting passage fluidly connects the heel chamber and the forefoot chamber. The connecting passage is narrow to control the flow of air between the two chambers. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192088 | ORTHOTIC INSERT ASSEMBLY - An orthotic insert assembly for an article of footwear. The orthotic insert assembly includes base, a plurality of flexible layers positioned over the base, and a plurality of adjustors configured to be positionable between a lowered position and a raised position. The orthotic insert assembly may be incorporated into an article of footwear and disposed between an outer sole and an inner sole. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192089 | NESTING MODULAR ELEVATORS FOR FOOTWEAR - The nesting modular elevators for footwear are a plurality of tapered, progressively wider units that assemble sequentially to one another and attach to the shoe of the wearer. Each unit has a generally oval planform and a hollow interior, permitting each successively smaller unit to be stored compactly within the next larger unit for storage. The base unit has a wide footprint that provides good stability for the assembly when in use. The larger or lowermost unit(s) may be omitted from the assembly when less than maximum height is required. In one embodiment, the units have mating laterally opposed channels and tracks respectively along the upper and lower edges thereof. In another embodiment, the units have mating opposed fore and aft tabs and slots respectively in the upper and lower edges thereof. These systems provide positive engagement of the units with one another, and preclude slippage between units. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192090 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - Embodiments of an article of footwear may include a semi-rigid base having a size and shape corresponding to a foot of a user and configured to be coupled to the foot of the user; and a first spring and a second spring coupled to the semi-rigid base, each of the first spring and the second spring including a top portion coupled to the semi-rigid base; a torsion spring; and a bottom portion configured to interface with the ground, wherein the torsion spring couples the top portion to the bottom portion, and wherein each of the first spring and second spring is coupled to the semi-rigid base such that the torsion spring is disposed proximate a center portion of the semi-rigid base and the top portion and bottom portion of each of the first spring and second spring extend towards a respective front portion and rear portion of the semi-rigid base. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192091 | Article Of Footwear With Layered Fit System - An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper. The sole structure has a peripheral area and a central area located inward from the peripheral area. The upper is for receiving a foot of a wearer and has an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer extends from a throat area of the upper to a lower area of the upper, and the outer layer is secured at the peripheral area of the sole structure. The inner layer is located inward of the outer layer and extends from the throat area to the lower area. The inner layer lays adjacent to the outer layer, and the inner layer is (a) secured at the central area of the sole structure and (b) unsecured between the throat area and the central area of the sole structure. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192092 | Article of Footwear With Multiple Cleat Systems - An article of footwear including a sole structure with multiple cleat systems is disclosed. A first cleat system has a first cleat design and one or more cleat member sets that are tuned to provide different levels of traction and flexibility to different regions of the sole structure. A second cleat system has a second cleat design and is disposed on the sole structure in a location to provide maximum traction for various playing surfaces. The sizes, material properties and arrangement of each cleat system are varied. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192093 | HEM PROTECTOR FOR OPEN HEELED SHOE - A hem protector for an open-heeled slingback shoe has an elongated body with a first end and a second end. The second end includes an opening for securing the first end to a heel on the shoe, and a strap attachment means for attaching the second end to a strap on the shoe proximate to the heel. The strap attachment means has a flap that folds around the strap and is secured to the elongated body by mating fasteners. The hem protector is preferably a soft, non-slip rubber material, such as neoprene. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192094 | HEM PROTECTOR FOR OPEN HEEL SHOE - A hem protector for preventing hems of skirts and cuffs of pants from slipping between the heel of a foot and an insole of an open heel shoe, is formed of a flexible elongate body having a first end and a second end. An opening is provided through the first end of the elongate body through which a heel of the shoe may extend to fix the first end of the elongate body to the shoe. The second end of the elongate body is configured for capturing a portion of an ankle strap of the open heel shoe. In this regard, a first portion of the second end of the elongate body is folded over the ankle strap and secured in place to either a second portion of the second end of the elongate body or to the heel of the shoe. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192095 | Undercutter self adjusting and shock absorbing device - A self adjusting chain mechanism for use with an undercutter attached to an excavator having hydraulic means for adjusting the undercutter; the self adjusting mechanism has a chain and sprocket assembly in a sprocket holding frame, a ram and piston, all operating in conjunction with the hydraulics of the excavator with a control system to move an adjuster shaft connected to the chain sprocket assembly, so as to cause the chain to tighten in response to the changes in hydraulic pressure. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192096 | SKI SLOPE SNOW GROOMING METHOD AND RELATIVE IMPLEMENT - A ski slope snow grooming method, whereby a ski slope grooming implement is moved in a travelling direction along the snow covering; and coherent-energy beams are projected onto the snow covering to form furrows in the snow covering. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192097 | DEVICE FOR DIGGING A TRENCH - An excavator ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192098 | GRAPPLE BUCKET APPARATUS - A cutting device for cutting a material grappled by a grapple member of a grapple device is mounted on one side wall portion of a bucket which is pivotable vertically with respect to an arm swung vertically and is rotatable on an axis in an extension direction of the arm. The cutting device includes a cutting blade which is positioned outside or inside a side wall of the bucket and is pivotally supported on a base end portion of the open mouth portion of the bucket to be pivoted in a direction along the side wall from a position separated from an opening edge of the bucket to a position along the side wall of the bucket. A hydraulic cylinder is provided on a rear surface portion of the bucket and is connected to a pivoting base portion of the blade. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192099 | DIPPER DOOR ASSEMBLY - A dipper assembly includes a dipper, a dipper door, and a closure mechanism. The dipper door is coupled to the dipper, and has a closed position in which the dipper door covers the dipper bottom. The closure mechanism has a first position and a second position. In the first position the closure mechanism is configured to permit movement of the dipper door away from the dipper bottom. In the second position, the closure mechanism is configured to retain the dipper door in the closed position. The closure mechanism includes a link having a first leg and a second leg, one or more side link plates coupled to the link and to the dipper back, and a closure mechanism pin assembly configured to adjust the position of the link relative to the dipper door. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192100 | DIPPER DOOR ASSEMBLY - A dipper assembly includes a dipper, a dipper door, a closure mechanism, and one or more block assemblies. The dipper door is pivotally mounted to the dipper, and has a closed position in which the dipper door covers the dipper bottom. The closure mechanism has a locked position and an unlocked position, and is coupled to the dipper back and the dipper door. In the locked position, the closure mechanism holds the dipper door in the closed position. In the unlocked position, the closure mechanism allows the dipper door to swing away from the closed position. The block assemblies are coupled to the dipper back and limit a rotation of the side link plate to a pre-defined angle that corresponds to the closed position. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192101 | DIPPER DOOR ASSEMBLY - A dipper assembly includes a dipper, a dipper door, a closure mechanism, a trip assembly, and a camshaft support assembly. The dipper door is pivotally mounted to the dipper for movement between an open position and a closed position in which the dipper door covers the dipper bottom. The closure mechanism is configured to retain the dipper door in the closed position. The trip assembly is configured to release the dipper door for movement to the open position, and includes a trip arm coupled to a camshaft and also coupled to a trip rope. The camshaft support assembly is configured to receive the camshaft, and includes a bearing block receiving a rotatable bearing member, and a sealing mechanism. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192102 | IRONING BOARD APPARATUS AND METHODS - An ironing board apparatus comprising a primary ironing board component comprising a first surface suitable for ironing fabrics; and a secondary ironing board component comprising a second surface suitable for ironing fabrics, wherein the secondary ironing board component is rotatably attached to the primary ironing board component, and wherein the secondary ironing board component lies in a different but parallel plane than the primary ironing board component. Another aspect comprises an ironing board apparatus comprising a primary ironing board component comprising a first surface suitable for ironing fabrics; and secondary ironing board component comprising a second surface suitable for ironing fabrics, wherein the secondary ironing board component is rotatably attached to the primary ironing board component, and wherein the secondary ironing board component lies in a same plane as the primary ironing board component when the secondary ironing board component is in a closed position. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192103 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192104 | MOTORIZED GIFT PACKAGE ACCESSORY - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192105 | CARD READER ACCESSIBLE MULTIPLE TRANSACTION CARD HOLDER - A card holder assembly for holding multiple transaction cards, such as gift cards, to a common backer panel for presentation and sale. Cards mounted on the backer panel may be lifted for scanning by a card reader without necessitating removal of the cards from the assembly. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192106 | Method and Apparatus for Displaying and Selling Products - A method and apparatus for displaying and selling products from different product segments within a planogram for products of only one product segment. A product display interrupter is provided in a product display of products from a single product segment to interrupt the display to draw the consumer's attention to another product not of that product segment. The product display interrupter may be in the form of a stand-alone display structure. Preferably, the products to be displayed are framed by and within the product display interrupter. Indicia, such as information on how the products are to be used in conjunction with one another, may be provided on the product display interrupter. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192107 | Messaging Sign Having A Reversible Fastening System For Moveable Display Articles - The invention relates to a messaging sign apparatus with informative indicia moveable articles that externally display information regarding patient care. The messaging sign apparatus includes a frame, a movable article positionable within the frame, and fastening member that is engageable with the moveable article. The frame includes an article receiving section on an inner body thereof and an article receiving opening on an outer surface and leading into the article receiving section, with the moveable article positioned in the article receiving section and moveable through the article receiving opening. The fastening member is arranged on the frame and engageable with the moveable article to secure the moveable article within the frame into different displaying position. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192108 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR A REMOVABLE COVER FOR WINDOW VIEWPORT AND A METHOD OF USE THEREFOR - The invention relates to a removable and decorative or informative circumferential cover to at least partially surround a viewing area of a display device, and in particular to a removable cover therefore. The display device or windowed viewport may be, for instance, an active viewing area such as a TV screen, a computer screen, a monitor screen, a handheld device screen, and so forth. The display device may also be a passive viewing area such as a painting, a poster, a beverage refrigerator, a display case, etc. The display device may also be, for instance, a conventional window or any other area that may surround or frame an area. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192109 | DEVICE FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION AND PANEL THEREFOR - This invention relates to the field of advertising and information display. It can be used in the production of portable advertising and information media with flexible supports, transported easily, and installed quickly to display any visual information. The invention ensures high-quality and effective tensioning of the panel over the course of a long use period including multiple relocations. The device for presenting information comprises a panel mounted on a multipart frame with bendable edges of the panel mounted on the sides of the frame. Each of the bendable edges consists of at least two-layer: the panel itself and a facing applied to the material of the panel in its pre-tensioned resiliently deformed state, thus retaining the tension of the panel material attached to the facing. The panel is mounted on a frame in a state of resiliently extended deformation and is fixed with edges supported in pairs on the frame. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192110 | AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATED, Z-SHAPED PUBLICITY DISPLAY TOTEM - The invention is related to an automatically activated z-shaped model totem pole type display apparatus, used for visual communication, advertising and propaganda, for provision of information on products and services at points of sale and events, comprised by only four pieces, including two internal devices that form a Z-shape upon automatic activation and two external panels with the optional addition of a base and top plate for outdoor use, which apparatus may be easily assembled and disassembled by the end user, where in order to facilitate the transport and storage thereof upon disassembly, the apparatus may be flattened and folded one or more times to thereby assume what practically amounts to the shape of a folded plate and enabling the accommodation thereof in a carrying case. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192111 | ADVERTISING MEDIA - Advertising media for application to a substrate includes a release liner and a multi-part label. The multi-part label has a base label and a top label, both of which are coupled with an adhesive. A first adhesive has properties that allow the base label to be removed from the release liner and applied to a substrate or product packaging in a stable manner. The second adhesive has properties such that a sticky residue is not present when the top label is removed from the base label. A perforation pattern is provided. A method of advertising is also described. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192112 | LABEL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A label and a label manufacturing method for securely curing an adhesive. The label includes a substrate sheet | 2013-08-01 |
20130192113 | Firearm Charging Handle - A charging handle for a firearm includes a fixture and a lever mounted for pivotal movement to the charging handle. The fixture is pivoted to the charging handle for movement between a first, locked position, and a second, unlocked position. The lever is pivoted to the fixture for movement between first and second positions. In the first position of the lever and the first position of the fixture, the lever is stored proximate to the firearm in a low-profile arrangement. In the second position of the lever and the first position of the fixture, the lever is coupled to the fixture to move the fixture into the second position. In the second position of the lever and the second position of the fixture, the lever is deployed outward from the firearm and is available to be retracted backward so as to cycle the charging handle. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192114 | Buffer Locking System - A buffer locking assembly comprised of a carrier insert and buffer assembly where the carrier insert is nested in the rearward end of a bolt carrier of a bolt carrier assembly of a rifle weapon, such as an AR15/M4 rifle, wherein a novel carrier insert and buffer assembly interact during firing to align the buffer recoil spring, buffer assembly, carrier insert, and bolt carrier assembly when the bolt carrier assembly is reciprocated as the rifle is fired. The invention also includes a method for maintaining longitudinal alignment of the buffer assembly with the bolt carrier assembly. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192115 | Permanent Magazine Block - A method and apparatus for feeding a store of ammunition into a weapon such that a magazine holds said ammunition wherein said magazine is full size whereby it is blocked from carrying the full capacity of ammunition due to a magazine block that prevents the intentional disassembly of the magazine into its component parts. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192116 | Dual Trigger for Semi-automatic Rifle - A dual trigger assembly for a rifle. The assembly includes the major components of the dual trigger and a trigger guard that is formed to accommodate the dual trigger. The dual trigger assembly may replace a single trigger assembly without the need for machining the rifle that will be provided with the dual trigger assembly. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192117 | Magazine Loader - A magazine loader device. The magazine loader device includes a housing designed to receive a magazine. A control element, whose movement is directed by a handle device, coordinates the movement of a plunger designed to push a magazine follower or first cartridge resident at a top of the magazine down into the magazine and a cartridge pusher that pushes a second cartridge into the magazine. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192118 | MULTIPURPOSE TOOL FOR MAINTAINING A FIREARM - A multipurpose tool for maintaining a rifle, comprising a planar body including a wider portion and a narrower portion of a first edge and a curved transition portion therebetween, wherein the narrower portion terminates in a hook-shaped element having a flat portion whose dimension is less that the outer diameter of a bolt piston of the rifle; an arm pivotably attached to the planar body and terminating in first and second prongs defining a notch sized to fit over a front sight adjusting screw of an AR or AK type rifle; and a pin pivotably joining the planar body and the arm. The body may further comprise a notch formed in a second edge opposite the first edge for assisting in disengaging a gas tube release lever of the rifle. The body may further comprise a scraper sized to fit within the gas block of the rifle. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192119 | System and Method for Placing Game Attractant into a Hunting Area - A system and method for placing game attractant in a hunting area includes a projectile containing game attractant and a launcher for launching the projectile into the hunting area. The projectile may include a wicking material containing game attractant and the method may include the steps of soaking the projectile in game attractant, loading the projectile into the launcher, and launching the projectile into the hunting area. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192120 | FISHLINE GUIDE - A set of fishline guides which are configured to be attached to a rod in an axial direction of the rod, each of the set of fishline guides includes a frame including a fixing portion configured to be attached to an outer surface of the rod, a ring holding portion to which a guide ring through which a fishline passes is attached, and a support leg connecting the fixing portion to the ring holding portion, the fixing portion being in a plane transverse to a plane of the ring holding portion. The frame includes a plurality of fiber-reinforced resin layers foamed by laminating a plurality of fiber-reinforced prepregs in which a reinforcing fiber is impregnated with a synthetic resin. A normal line to a plane of each of the fiber-reinforced resin layers forming the ring holding portion coincides with an axial direction of the ring holding portion. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192121 | Deep Diving Fishing Lure - A deep diving fishing lure having a forwardly-extending diving lip is provided with a fore-and-aft pivotable lure positioning arm pivotably mounted about a pivot axis within the diving lip near the lower portion of the forward face. The lure positioning arm, when fixed in an aft position relative to the pivot axis rests within a longitudinally extending groove located in the diving lip. The lure positioning arm, when in the fixed aft position maintains the lure in a diving position when pulled through a body of water but negates the lure's tendency to dive when released from the aft position. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192122 | RAPID METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF CERIUM-CONTAINING OXIDE ORGANIC COLLOIDS - Improved methods for producing colloidal dispersions of cerium-containing oxide nanoparticles in substantially non-polar solvents is disclosed. The cerium-containing oxide nanoparticles of an aqueous colloid are transferred to a substantially non-polar liquid comprising one or more amphiphilic materials, one or more low-polarity solvents, and, optionally, one or more glycol ether promoter materials. The transfer is achieved by mixing the aqueous and substantially non-polar materials, forming an emulsion, followed by a phase separation into a remnant polar solution phase and a substantially non-polar organic colloid phase. The organic colloid phase is then collected. The promoter functions to speed the transfer of nanoparticles to the low-polarity phase. The promoter accelerates the phase separation, and also provides improved colloidal stability of the final substantially non-polar colloidal dispersion. The glycol ether promoter reduces the temperature necessary to achieve the phase separation, while providing high extraction yield of nanoparticles into the low-polarity organic phase. In addition, use of particular amphiphilic materials, such as heptanoic acid or octanoic acid, enable efficient extractions at ambient temperatures without the use of a glycol ether promoter. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192123 | Methods for Biofuel Production - The invention relates generally to methods for the production of biofuels from organic matter, the methods comprising treating the organic matter with an aqueous solvent and at least one additional catalyst under conditions of heat and pressure. The invention also relates to biofuel products obtainable by the methods. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192124 | Methods and Compositions That Provide Detergency - The present invention relates to methods of fueling an internal combustion engine, and composition, that provide improved nitrogen-free detergency in the engine, particularly in the area of injector deposit control. The present invention also provides methods of providing both improved detergency and improved corrosion inhibition, while avoiding compatibility problems with fuels and/or while limiting the amount of nitrogen delivered to the fuel from the deposit control additive. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192125 | METHODS FOR STABILIZATION AND USE OF NANOPARTICLE Fe6.degree. - A stabilized nano-Fe | 2013-08-01 |
20130192126 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BIODIESEL FROM ALGAL LIPID WITH DIMETHYL CARBONATE - The present invention relates to a method for renewable energy production using biomass, more specifically, method for producing eco-friendly biodiesel with algal lipid and dimethyl carbonate. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192127 | Process and System For Manufacturing Improved Heat Value Solid Fuel From Solid Waste - A method for manufacturing solid fuel, including estimating a heat value for at least a portion of a combustible waste stream. At least one type of combustible polymer is added to the combustible waste stream as needed to raise the estimated heat value of the portion of combustible waste stream to a desired heat value. The combustible waste stream is heated and mixed with the at least one type of combustible polymer to increase the structural integrity of a solid fuel formed from the mixed combustible waste stream and to increase the hydrophobic properties of the solid fuel. The heated and mixed combustible waste stream is pressed into objects of solid fuel, such as briquettes, which are substantially hydrophobic. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192128 | MITIGATION OF HARMFUL COMBUSTION EMISSIONS USING SORBENT CONTAINING ENGINEERED FUEL FEED STOCKS - The invention relates to the use of engineered fuel feedstocks to control the emission of sulfur-based, chlorine-based, nitrogen-based, or mercury-based pollutants, such as SO | 2013-08-01 |
20130192129 | Agricultural Applications of a Double Helix Conductor - An electrical system having an underlying structure resembling the double helix most commonly associated with DNA is used to produce useful electromagnetic fields for agricultural applications. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192130 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HARVESTING AND DEWATERING ALGAE - An applied electrical field effects the harvesting of algae from a growth medium through increased interface potential between solvent and solute and the use of micron-sized bubbles of hydrogen and oxygen gas. The process and method makes use of strategically placed bipolar electrode plates that generate hydrogen and oxygen gas. Micro bubbles of the gas flocculate the biomass out of solution concurrently clarifying the water for re-use in an algae growth system. The flocked algae can then be processed for use in applications which require a chemical-free and dewatered product such as required for bio-fuels, pharmaceuticals or food. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192131 | DESALINATION GREENHOUSE - A desalination greenhouse of the invention provides both winter and summer crop growing operations and to produce a source of potable water given an input of only brackish or sea water. A consistency of temperature is produced by insulation and compensating absorption of heat in summer, with the release of heat in winter to keep crops more isothermal, but without obstructing natural light transmission to the crops. A very thin layer of brackish or salt water is evaporated from an inner shell and condensed onto an outer shell. Supplemental heat exchange can be applied to cool water used for crop irrigation. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192132 | WEED CONTROL AND ROOT BARRIER - A weed control root barrier includes a polymeric sheet material having spaced apart nodules or disks comprising a polymer containing a herbicide. The sheet is porous to permit free passage of water. It may be a non-woven fabric of non-biodegradable polyolefin material. Diffusion of the herbicide directly into the soil is controlled by a barrier material coated on selected portions of the nodules or disks. In one embodiment, essentially all the herbicide in the nodules or disks is directed into the soil via long term migration through and away from the sheet. The barrier layer is coated on portions of the nodules or disks facing the back surface of the carrier to block release of the herbicide to areas of the soil where it is not needed. Exposed surface portions of the nodules can be coated with the barrier material, leaving uncoated sides of the nodules from which herbicide may be released into the soil along a narrow zone of protection generally parallel to the front face of the carrier. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192133 | Rooting Tape - A soilless rooting system comprising an elongated holder having a first portion and a second portion extending the length of the holder. The first and second portions comprise a material that permits roots from a vegetative cutting to grow there through. The invention further relates to the use of said rooting system. The invention also relates to a method of rooting of vegetative cuttings. The invention also relates to an assembly comprising said rooting system a plant material. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192134 | Systems and Method for Selection of Seed and Placement on Seed Tape - Systems and methods are disclosed for the selection and removal of seeds from containers and placement of the seeds on a seed tape. The systems include a seed extraction assembly and a seed tape assembly. The seed extraction assembly is configured to extract individual seeds from a tray and place the seeds within an accumulator. The accumulator is disposed in the extraction assembly and is rotatable within the assembly. The seed tape assembly is configured to place the seed disposed in the accumulator onto the seed tape. The method includes the steps of using the seed extraction assembly to extract seeds from the tray and place them within the accumulator. The seed tape assembly is then used to place the seed disposed in the accumulator onto the seed tape. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192135 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTION OF INDIVIDUAL SEEDS AND PLACEMENT ONTO SEED TAPE - Systems and methods are disclosed for the selection of individual seeds from a plurality of seeds and placement on a seed tape. The system includes a seed extraction assembly, a distribution manifold, and a tamping assembly. The seed extraction assembly is configured to extract selected individual seeds from a tray, the seed extraction assembly movably attached to a frame. The distribution manifold has a plurality of queues and each of the plurality of queues has a plurality of reservoirs for receiving the selected individual seeds. Each queue has a tube in selective communication with the plurality of reservoirs for the transfer of the selected individual seed from the reservoir to the tube. The tamping assembly is configured to place the selected individual seed disposed in each of the tubes onto a defined location on the seed tape. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192136 | SQUASH HYBRID LEBEHH9044 AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid LEBEHH9044 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid LEBEHH9044 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192137 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING A GASIFIER - A system includes a gasifier injector configured to inject a heat control fuel and a mixed air into a gasifier for combustion during a heat control mode. The heat control fuel is the same or different from the gasification fuel, and the system is configured to create the mixed air from independent supplies of oxygen and nitrogen. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192138 | METHODS FOR DEACTIVATING BIOMASS - A method of deactivating biomass is set forth. The method includes two stages, a disrupting stage and a rupture stage. The disrupting stage includes the steps of injecting an oxidizer gas into the biomass with minimal or significant elevated pressure and then a depressurizing of the biomass. The steps cause a disruption of cellular membranes of cells present in the biomass. The rupture stage includes the step of injecting the biomass with a rupture gas sufficient to pressurize the biomass to a second elevated pressure following by the depressurizing of the biomass. The injecting and depressurizing steps of the rupture stage can be repeated at least two times in order to rupture the cell membranes and expose residual cell contents. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192139 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING A GASIFIER - A system includes a gasifier configured to gasify a gasification fuel during a gasification mode. The system also includes a first injector configured to inject a heat control fuel and an oxygen enriched air into the gasifier for combustion during a heat control mode. The heat control fuel is the same or different from the gasification fuel, and the oxygen enriched air includes air enriched with additional oxygen. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192140 | COVER MECHANISM FOR OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE - A cover mechanism is provided for an opening and closing device, which includes a fixed plate arranged at a first housing; a moving plate arranged at a second housing; a hinge arm that is arranged between the two plates and rotates to move the moving plate between a closed position where the first and second housings overlap and an open position where surfaces of the first and second housings are substantially coplanar; and a recess formed at the second housing that prevents the hinge arm from interfering with the second housing in the open position. The cover mechanism includes a cover arranged at the moving plate that covers the recess when the moving plate is positioned at the closed position and moves from the covering position by engaging with and being urged by the rotating hinge arm; and an urging part that urges the cover toward the covering position. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192141 | DEMOUNTABLE WALL SYSTEM - A demountable modular wall system including a series of individual glass panels that can be positioned adjacent to each other. Each of the individual glass panels is supported by a panel height adjustment mechanism that allows the height of each side of the glass panel to be adjusted. Each wall panel includes an upper trim section that is stationary relative to the movable glass panels. Each of the individual glass panels can include a stiffening channel to reinforce the vertical side edges of the glass panel. A vertical trim section can be attached to cover the panel joint between adjacent glass panels. A sliding door track can be attached to the top end of the wall panel to support a sliding door. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192142 | SEALING DEVICE - A sealing device for a shaft structure of a frame device for a wall element of a motor vehicle is provided. The sealing device includes a thermoplastic bearing element secured or configured to be secured on the shaft structure of the motor vehicle. A sealing means is configured to be at least partially arranged or is at least partially arranged on the wall element and is secured or is configured to be secured on the thermoplastic bearing element. A shape-stabilizing means is configured to counteract a temperature-dependent change in a shape of the thermoplastic bearing means and/or the sealing means. A frame device and a motor vehicle having the sealing device are also provided. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192143 | MOLDED DOOR FACING BLANK AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - The present invention is directed to a door facing blank having a first major surface with a design element formed therein, and an opposite second major surface. At least three longitudinally extending spaced stile receiving areas are disposed on the second major surface. Two of the stile receiving areas define a first width, and three of the stile receiving areas define a second width greater than the first width. The door facing blank may be trimmed to form a door facing having a selected width. A method of forming a door facing blank, and a mold press for forming a door facing blank are also disclosed. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192144 | DIAMOND TOOLS - A method comprising: selecting a diamond material; irradiating the diamond material with neutrons to increase toughness and/or wear resistance of the diamond material; and processing the diamond material into one or more diamond tool pieces, wherein the irradiating comprises irradiating the diamond material with neutrons having an energy in the range 1.0 keV to 12 MeV, wherein the irradiating comprises controlling energy and dosage of irradiation to provide the diamond material with a plurality of isolated vacancy point defects, the isolated vacancy point defects having a concentration in a range 1×10 | 2013-08-01 |
20130192145 | FLEXIBLE CORNER FLASHING - Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of construction, and more particularly to waterproofing the exterior of buildings. Specific embodiments of the invention provide devices for preventing moisture leakage between a roof and chimney, where the roof and chimney intersect and at the corners of the chimney. The present invention in particular provides flashing comprising: an L-shaped planar member having an interior L-shaped edge; and two flanges connected with a web and integral with the L-shaped member, disposed along the interior L-shaped edge, and having a continuous upper edge; wherein the interior edge of the L-shaped member is shorter in length than the continuous upper edge of the flanges. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192146 | COLLAPSIBLE MODULAR BUILDING WITH CANVAS SEAMS - A collapsible structure comprising four collapsible walls and a roof member, each of the four walls and roof member comprising two foam panels joined by a canvas seam. The canvas seam extends along one side of each foam panel. The invention further comprises vinyl flashing around all or part of the perimeter of each foam panel except on the side of the foam panel where the canvas seam is located. Preferably, the canvas seam is comprised of duck canvas. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192147 | FOLDING SHED WITH PORTABLE FEATURE - A folding shed may include a roof with a first roof section pivotally connected to a first sidewall and a second roof section pivotally connected to a second sidewall. The folding shed may further include foldable first and second end walls, each pivotally connected to the first and second sidewalls. The folding shed may be transformed from an operation to a storage configuration by outwardly pivoting the first and second roof sections until the exterior surface of each roof section approximately abuts the exterior surface of the sidewall to which it is connected and inwardly moving foldable end walls until the interior surfaces of the sidewalls approximately abut the interior surfaces of the end walls. The folding shed may optionally include multiple wheels for facilitating transport of the shed. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192148 | INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM - A leveling assembly for an interior wall system includes an elongate floor channel secured to the floor, a floor rail longitudinally disposed within the floor channel for supporting the wall panel, and levelers positioned along the floor channel. The levelers each include a base resting on the floor channel, a threaded rod projecting upwardly from the base, an outer threaded sleeve capable of telescoping movement over the threaded rod, and a threaded nut secured in an opening defined in a bottom surface of the floor rail. The threaded nut supports the floor rail. The levelers vertically space apart the floor rail from the floor channel. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192149 | CROWD CONTROL BARRIER POST ASSEMBLY - A lockable post assembly includes a post member ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192150 | SOLAR PANEL SECURING SYSTEM - A solar panel securing system is provided. In another aspect, a solar or photovoltaic panel assembly is mounted to a building roof in a screw-free manner. Another aspect employs a snap-in connection between a member pre-assembled to a solar panel and a roof-mounted bracket. A further aspect adhesively bonds a bracket directly to a glass surface of a solar panel. A method of securing a solar panel is additionally provided. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192151 | Embedded Mesh In Precast Walls - Systems and methods for securely attaching a screen or mesh to a pre-stressed or precast concrete wall panel are provided. A screen or mesh is embedded in a concrete form when the concrete form is poured. Portions of the concrete form can be stripped and the wall panel can be easily removed from the form without binding on the form itself and without requiring removal of the portion of the form which creates the window opening. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192152 | Floor Joist Strengthening and Utility Conduit Organizing System - There is provided an apparatus for strengthening floor structures and for organizing utility conduits. The apparatus includes a rectangular shaped web having first and second opposing sides. The web bridges between two adjacent floor joists and is perpendicular to the adjacent floor joists. A beam is located a predetermined distance from the first side and is parallel to the first side. The beam and the first side form a pocket for receiving a portion of a floor joist. A channel is formed in the second side for receiving a beam from another substantially identical web so that the two webs may be interlocked. The web includes a central portion having a plurality of openings therein for receiving elongated utility conduits. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192153 | RETAIL MARKETING ENVIRONMENT - Retail marketing environments of the present technology include retail stores and store layouts that provide a plurality of experience zones to guide a consumer through a purchasing experience. The first experience zone includes the front façade of the retail store and at least one window display case displaying merchandise that can be viewed through the front window. The second experience zone includes an interactive display that provides product information to consumers. The third experience zone includes at least one merchandise display area and at least one merchandise handling area. The fourth experience zone includes a plurality of interaction areas in which consumers can interact with store employees. A veil wall can be used to separate one or more of the experience zones. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192154 | PARAPET VENT - A water vapor release and moisture seal device for use in association with brick, wood, stone, and cement or concrete masonry unit (CMU) buildings is provided. The device has a first layer metal housing and second layer metal housing which are inserted over the top of the parapet walls of a flat or slightly slanted-roofed building. A water resistant cloth and mesh material layer is inserted between the metal housings. A fastener secures the second layer metal housing to parapet wall of the building in two places, once each on the exterior and interior of the parapet wall. The housings interlock with each other on the exterior side of the wall and with a fastener on the interior side of the wall. The device is secured to the top of a wall of a building and allows the wall to breathe properly and eliminate moisture. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192155 | LOAD BEARING WALL SYSTEM - A load bearing wall system which is made from a plurality of interlocking panels. Each panel includes a hollow panel body having a first end, a second end, and an interior cavity. A male coupling is positioned at the first end and a female coupling is positioned at the second end. The female coupling is capable of interlocking with the male coupling of another of the plurality of interlocking panels. The male coupling houses a structural stud that extends for the entire vertical height of the hollow panel body. The interior cavity of the hollow panel body is filled with insulation. Interlocking panels intended for straight sections have the female coupling opposed to the male coupling in a linear alignment. Interlocking panels intended for a corner or change in direction have the hollow panel body bent so that the female coupling is angularly offset from the male coupling. | 2013-08-01 |