33rd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120204404 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MULTI-DISPLAY DEVICE - A method for manufacturing a multi-display device by arranging adjacently a plurality of liquid crystal display panels includes: cutting the liquid crystal display panels along at least one edge to remove portions of the liquid crystal display panels respectively; arranging and fixing the liquid crystal display panels, in a state that a portion of the liquid crystal display panels is turned over, such that the cut edges face one another; removing a polarizer attached to a side of the liquid crystal display panel which will be turned over; and attaching a polarizer, which is of the same kind as a polarizer originally attached to the opposite side, to the side of the liquid crystal display panel from which the polarizer has been removed. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204405 | MEDICAL CANISTER CONNECTORS - A medical canister connector is presented for connecting to a medical canister, which has a patient port and a reduced-pressure port. The medical canister connector includes a first connection member that is coupled to a patient-port-attachment member, which is for coupling to a patient port on a medical canister and has a patient-port opening with a first longitudinal axis. The medical canister connector also includes a second connection member coupled to a reduced-pressure-port-attachment member, which is for coupling to a reduced-pressure port on the medical canister and has a reduced-pressure-port opening with a second longitudinal axis. A spacing member or pressure transport member may be used to couple the first connection member to the second connection member. The spacing member or transport member flexes and twists during connection. The medical canister connector may also help organize one or more pressure-sensing conduits. Methods are also presented. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204406 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING AT LEAST ONE CONNECTING PART ON A WORKPIECE - A method for attaching at least one connection part on a workpiece comprises the steps of: providing a premounted contact-making unit including a first attachment element and a holding unit on which the first attachment element is held rotatable relative to the holding unit; inserting at least one connection part into the holding unit so that the connection part makes contact with the first attachment element; and connecting the first attachment element to a second attachment element which is secured to the workpiece. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204407 | System and Method for Mounting Different Types of Infant Carriers on a Support Structure - A system and method are provided for detachably mounting different types of infant carriers on a support structure. The system includes a mounting platform provided on a frame of the support structure. The mounting platform includes a first and second coupling structure. The first coupling structure is adapted to engage with a first fastener structure of a first infant carrier, whereas the second coupling structure is adapted to engage with a second fastener structure of a second infant carrier. The mounting platform also includes a rotary support base that can be rotated relative to the frame between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the support base enables engagement of the first coupling structure with the first fastener structure. In the second position, the support structure enables engagement of the second coupling structure with the second fastener structure. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204408 | ROBOTIC SAFETY STOP FOR AUTOMATED STORAGE LIBRARY - A connector has first and second ends. The first end is configured to contact a door of the automated storage library when the door is in at least a first position. A safety stop is connected to the second end of the connector and adapted to move from a down position to an up position. The safety stop is in the down position when the door is in the first position. The connector is adapted to travel in a lateral direction corresponding to a similar movement of the door as the door is opened between the first position and a second position, causing the safety stop to move from the down position to an up position to prevent travel of the robotic accessor beyond the safety stop. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204409 | FASTENER, INSTALLATION TOOL AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - A fastener installation tool and related method are provided for installing fasteners in boards, where the boards are installed immediately adjacent one another, without a gap established therebetween. The tool can include an alignment projection that projects a preselected distance downwardly from a lower surface of the tool. The alignment projection can be disposed between opposing corners of first and second boards to install a fastener without establishing a gap between the boards. This construction can be suitable for installing boards constructed from materials that shrink over time, such as wet, treated lumber or other materials, and even non-shrinkable boards where tighter spacing is desired. A related method of installation is provided. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204410 | Method for Assembling a Tampon Applicator - A method of assembling a tampon applicator includes providing a barrel with internal ridges that define a guide channel having an effective diameter. The method includes providing a plunger that has a finger flare with a circular shape and a flare diameter that is at least 15% larger than the effective diameter of the guide channel. The method includes assembling the plunger and the barrel by pushing the finger flare into the guide channel and deforming the finger flare into a non-circular shape while moving the finger flare through the guide channel. The method includes moving the finger flare out of the plunger end of the barrel and reestablishing the circular shape of the finger flare. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204411 | PRESSURE CRIMPER WITH ELLIPTICAL FACE - A pressure crimper for crimping a centralizer to a metal tubular. The crimper includes a generally cylindrical body having a central opening sufficiently large to allow insertion therethrough of a centralizer end having an external diameter; a sidewall of substantially uniform thickness including an inner-facing surface directed to the central opening and an outer-facing surface onto which are formed a plurality of passages. A piston is retained within each passage for hydraulic actuation inward. A face of each piston faces radially inward and has an elliptical shape. When the pistons are actuated, they apply pressure to the outer surface of the centralizer end to secure it to the tubular. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204412 | METHOD OF JOINING BY ROLLER HEMMING AND SOLID STATE WELDING AND SYSTEM FOR SAME - A method of joining a first and a second work piece, such as automotive closure panels, includes supporting the work pieces on a fixture, and then joining the work pieces to one another by a first solid state weld with a vibrating roller head of a tool assembly, such as a robotically-controlled ultrasonic seam welder. Next, a flange of the second work piece is hemmed about an outer periphery of the first work piece using the same or a different roller head with the work pieces supported by the fixture. The hemmed flange is then joined to the first work piece by a second solid state weld with the vibrating roller head of the robotically-controlled ultrasonic seam welder. A system for joining a first and a second work piece is also provided. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204413 | CUTTING, STRIPPING AND CRIMPING ALL-IN-ONE TOOL - A tool includes lower and upper members which are connected together so that the tool can be moved to an open position or to a closed position. The tool has a number of cutting blades and surfaces which allow a user to cut or strip a HDMI cable. The tool also has a pair of platforms which hold an associated laced wire guide and mated terminal block therein. The tool can be used to terminate the cut and stripped HDMI cable with the mated wire guides and terminal block. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204414 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ANTENNA DEVICE - A method for manufacturing an antenna device is provided. The manufacturing method includes forming an antenna circuit so that the resonance frequency of the antenna circuit will be lower than an oscillation frequency of the reader/writer and affixing a magnetic sheet to an antenna coil via an adhesive. The antenna circuit includes the antenna coil that receives the magnetic field transmitted from the reader/writer and a capacitor electrically connected to the antenna coil. The magnetic sheet is at a face-to-face position with respect to the antenna coil and is configured to change the inductance of the antenna coil. The adhesive is of a film thickness to change the inductance so that the resonance frequency of the resonance circuit will be coincident with the oscillation frequency depending on the spacing between the antenna coil and the magnetic sheet. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204415 | Process for Producing an Acoustic Device Having a Controlled-Bandgap Phononic Crystal Structure Containing Conical Inclusions - A process for producing an acoustic device having a phononic crystal structure comprising inclusions produced in a first medium distributed in a matrix of a second medium, to block propagation of acoustic waves within a bandgap frequency band, includes: defining geometric parameters of said inclusions, which have walls contacting said matrix, making at least one non-zero first wall angle, to the normal of the plane of said structure, said geometric parameters including said first wall angle; determining a function relating to variation in frequency position of said bandgap with said wall angle or relating to variation in width of said bandgap with said wall angle; determining said at least first angle, for a selected frequency position and/or selected width of the bandgap, from the function or functions determined beforehand; and producing said inclusions having at least said first wall angle in said matrix formed by said second medium. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204416 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A PASSIVE COMPONENT FOR AN ACOUSTIC TRANSDUCER - The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a passive component for an acoustic transducer, wherein a mixture of metal oxide filler with an epoxy resin is subjected to ultrasonic wave generated and followed by an addition of a hardener to cast the passive component for the acoustic transducer. Mixing the materials with the ultrasonic wave improves the dispersion of the metal oxide filler over conventional passive components, thus enabling the passive component to have uniform surfaces, resulting in improved sound velocity and attenuation characteristics with acoustic transducers that use the passive component manufactured by the present disclosure. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204417 | COMPRESSION TOOL - A compression tool for terminating wires to a connector includes a frame that has a receiving space configured to receive the connector. A handle is rotatably coupled to the frame. A ram is held by the frame. The ram has an engagement end within the receiving space that is configured to engage the connector. The ram is movable between an initial position and a final position. A link is coupled between the ram and the handle. The link is variably positionable with respect to at least one of the handle or the ram to change the final position of the ram within the receiving space to control a shut height of the compression tool. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204418 | CENTRALIZED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Implementations of the present invention comprise systems, methods, and apparatus for distributing electric power to a plurality of access points within a plurality of spaces. In particular, implementations of the present invention allow for the distribution of electric power from a centralized panel manager, to one or more access points without the use of zone boxes. For example, a panel manager for distributing electric power in accordance with an implementation of the present invention can include a housing configured to allow at least one main input therein. The panel manager can also include a plurality of planar connection interfaces secured within the housing. The planar connection interface can be configured to mate with planar electrical connectors for the distribution of electric power to the plurality of access points. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204419 | METAL-CONTAINING TRANSACTION CARD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of creating a single transaction card is disclosed and comprises embossing the single transaction card within a pocket to form embossed characters on a first surface of the single transaction card, filling the pocket with a fill panel to provide a substantially flush surface on a second surface of the single transaction card, wherein a third surface of the fill panel is in uniform, direct contact with an interior of the pocket. Another method is disclosed for machining a face pocket within a single transaction card and disposing a microchip therein. In various embodiments, a single transaction card is comprised of a continuous metal layer, such as, for example, titanium. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204420 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIRING BOARD - A method for manufacturing a wiring board, which prevents electrostatic destruction generated in a mask pattern, by employing a structured exposure mask at a low cost is provided. The method can comprise the steps of forming a photosensitive resin layer on an insulating layer located underneath a predetermined conductor layer, forming a plating resist by exposing and developing the photosensitive resin layer with an exposure light while an exposure mask is disposed on a surface of the photosensitive resin layer, forming a metal plating layer that has a conductor pattern formed by applying a metal plating to an opening of the plating resist, and removing the plating resist. The exposure mask may have a plurality of graphic patterns, and each corner of the graphic patterns maybe chamfered by 50 micrometers or more so that electrostatic destruction due to electric discharge between the adjacent graphic patterns is prevented. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204421 | TEST POINT DESIGN FOR A HIGH SPEED BUS - A test point design comprising: a circuit board comprising a plurality of layers including a power plane and a ground plane, the circuit board further comprises a differential pair of signal lines including a first signal line and a second signal line; and a pair of test point pads including a first test point pad connected to the first signal line and a second test point pad connected to the second signal line, wherein a first portion of the power plane and a first portion of the ground plane below the first test point pad are removed and a second portion of the power plane and a second portion of the ground plane below the second test point pad are removed. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204422 | SOUND SYSTEMS FOR MODEL RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVES - On-board model railroad speaker enclosure designs are presented that allow maximum sized speakers, improve impedance matching of sound to the outside of the locomotive, and isolate back and front speaker waves while maintaining the standard horizontal drive-train in model train locomotives. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204423 | COAXIAL CABLE INSTALLATION TOOL - A tool for installing an end of a cable into a connector generally includes a front jaw assembly adapted to retain the cable connector and a back jaw assembly movably coupled to the front jaw assembly. The cable connector includes a connector body and a compression sleeve and the back jaw assembly is adapted to insert an end of the cable into the cable connector upon movement of the back jaw assembly toward the front jaw assembly and subsequently press the compression sleeve into the connector body upon further movement of the back jaw assembly toward the front jaw assembly. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204424 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIRING BOARD - There is prepared an insulation layer generation member having a support film and a semi-cured insulation layer provided on a surface of the support film. Subsequently, the insulation layer generation member is affixed to a pad such that the pad contacts the semi-cured insulation layer. The semi-cured insulation layer is cured, to thus generate an insulation layer. Subsequently, the insulation layer is exposed to laser by way of the support film, thereby opening an opening in the insulation layer. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204425 | VALVE SEAT INSERT GAP DETECTION - A method of detecting a gap extending along a longitudinal axis and defined between a shoulder of a seat formed around a port in a cylinder head and an inboard axial end of a valve seat insert disposed in the seat includes disposing a distance sensor within the port, and moving one of the distance sensor and the cylinder head relative to the other of the distance sensor and the cylinder head along the longitudinal axis to generate relative movement between the distance sensor and the cylinder head. A radial distance is sensed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis during the relative movement between the distance sensor and the cylinder head to detect a change in the radial distance at an interface between the inboard axial end of the valve seat insert and the shoulder of the seat, thereby indicating an undesirable gap therebetween. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204426 | Method of Making Spring Core For A Bedding or Seating Product - Disclosed herein is a method of making a spring core ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204427 | POSITIONING TUBE OF A VEGETATION CUTTER - A vegetation cutter includes a tubular casing and a power source is connected to a first end of the casing so as to drive a drive cable which extends through the casing. A cutting member is connected to the drive cable and located on a second end of the casing. A positioning tube is axially located in the casing and has an annular sleeve through which the drive cable extends. The sleeve has two ribs tangentially and diametrically connected thereto. The two ribs are parallel to each other and extend in opposite directions. The ribs contact an inner periphery of the casing. The ribs are flexible and position the positioning tube in the casing, and absorb vibration when in use. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204428 | POSITIONING TUBE OF A VEGETATION CUTTER - A vegetation cutter includes a tubular casing and a power source is connected to a first end of the casing so as to drive a drive cable which extends through the casing. A cutting member is connected to the drive cable and located on a second end of the casing. A positioning tube is axially located in the casing and has an annular sleeve through which the drive cable extends. The sleeve has two rib portions tangentially connected thereto and the two rib portions are parallel to each other. Each rib portion has two ribs on two ends thereof and the two ribs contact an inner periphery of the casing. The ribs are flexible and position the positioning tube in the casing, and absorb vibration when in use. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204429 | Method of Forming a Lubricating Coating on a Razor Blade, Such a Razor Blade and Razor Blade Coating System - A method of forming a lubricating coating on a razor blade that includes: providing a razor blade having a body and a cutting edge tapering from the body; providing a tank of a colloidal dispersion of a polymer having less than 2% in weight of polymer particles; providing a spray gun in fluid communication with the tank, the gun having an end directed to a blade-spraying region; placing the razor blade at a predetermined temperature (T) in the blade-spraying region; flowing the colloidal dispersion from the tank to the end of the spray gun, and in a direction to the razor blade; controlling a first gas stream to nebulise the colloidal dispersion into a mist in a dispersion region located between the end of the spray gun and the razor blade; independently controlling a second gas stream to control the mist properties; transporting the mist from the dispersion region to the razor blade placed in the blade-spraying region, the razor blade being at the predetermined temperature (T) so that water evaporates from the mist, and sintering the polymer. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204430 | UNDERCUT SAW HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT, HANDLE, BLADE GUARD IMPROVEMENTS - An undercut saw including a motor, a drive shaft rotated by the motor, a blade mount mechanically linked to the drive shaft, the blade mount allowing a saw blade to be mounted and a fixed blade guard circumscribing a portion of the saw blade. The fixed blade guard includes a top plate and a height adjustment skirt in telescoping attachment joined by fasteners. A guide washer with a fastener assembly is configured to move up and down in a slot on the height adjustment skirt. Turning a lead threaded member raises and lowers the top plate. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204431 | Handheld Working Tool - The present invention concerns a handheld working tool comprising a motor part ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204432 | Handle Part for a Motorized Handheld Tool - The present invention relates to a handle part ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204433 | Bow sight laser tuning device - The disclosed subject matter relates to an apparatus that can facilitate archery bow sight tuning by way of a laser light device. The apparatus can be mounted to a riser of a bow by way of a substantially arc-shaped mounting slot or aperture. Thus, the apparatus is not confined to a single configuration based upon a fixed location of mounting screws. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204434 | DOOR INSTALLATION TOOL AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a tool for door installation is described herein including a top part configured to fit onto a top edge of a door using a compression fit and comprising a shim portion having a first shim thickness and a hinge side part configured to fit onto an edge of the door using a compression fit, the hinge side part comprising a shim portion having a second shim thickness. The tool further includes a strike side part configured to fit onto an edge of the door using a compression fit, the strike side part comprising a shim portion having a third shim thickness. The tool also includes a level device attached to one of the parts of the tool. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204435 | SHAPE MEASURING APPARAUTS AND SHAPE MEASURIENG METHOD - A contact type prove achieves a high-precision measurement of a shape of even a steeply-inclined surface in the vicinity of vertical by controlling a contact force stably. In a shape measuring method for measuring the shape of the surface of a measured object by moving a contact type probe along the surface of the measured object, a slope of the measured object surface is estimated depending on the magnitude of a component force of the contact force applied to the probe and when it is determined that the slope is in the vicinity of vertical, a probe supporting unit is moved in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the probe supporting unit. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204436 | PORTABLE COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE WITH A ROTATABLE HANDLE - A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM) includes a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends, the articulated arm including a plurality of connected arm segments, each arm segment including at least one position transducer for producing a position signal resulting in the articulated arm having a plurality of position transducers. The AACMM also includes a base section connected to the second end; and a probe assembly connected to the first end, the probe assembly having a probe end, an inner core, and a handle; wherein the probe end is fixed with respect to the inner core, the handle is configured to rotate about the inner core, and the probe end is configured to measure a three-dimensional coordinate of a point in space. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204437 | Quilting Template and Ruler - A combined template and ruler for use in quilting is formed from a rigid plastic material and includes a plurality of spaced slots that correspond to cutting and sewing lines that are marked on layers of fabric using the template. The cutting and sewing lines are positioned such that a plurality of half square triangles of two ply material are formed without cutting the thread. A template and method of forming snowball blocks in a similar fashion is also disclosed. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204438 | Chalk Marking Device - An improved chalk marking device for safely and temporarily marking a surface. The improved chalk marking device is capable of making precise temporary markings on a surface, and will not prematurely deteriorate upon use. The improved chalk marking device also contains a non-toxic taste inhibiting agent that will prevent or reduce the likelihood that an individual, such as a young child or infant, will ingest the device if left unattended. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204439 | HEATER FOR BULK LOAD CONTAINER VEHICLE - A heating apparatus for a vehicle having a chassis and a bulk load container mounted on the chassis. The apparatus includes a heating chamber for receiving the chassis, a heat source connected to the heating chamber for supplying heated gas to the chamber and a seal mounted to the heating chamber for substantially sealing the heating chamber about the chassis and the container, for guiding the heated gas along a floor and sides of the container to heat the container floor and sides. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204440 | Method for reconditioning or processing a FCR APG-68 tactical radar unit - A method for improving the manufacture and reliability of new, remanufactured, repaired or reconditioned Fire Control Radar APG-68 tactical radar systems (FCR) utilized in military aircraft and providing such units with extended useful life expectancies equivalent to or better than new of the FCR APG-68 unit high frequency, high voltage dual mode radar transmitters that are deployed in over 1000 state-of-the-art military aircraft such as the F-15, F-16 and F-18 fighter aircraft, and B-1 bombers. The novel method extends the mean lifetime of previously repaired and repairable FCR APG-68 tactical radar units and radar units and ageing transmitters from about 100 to a few hundred hours to about five hundred or more hours by the step of removing embedded moisture and absorbed moisture from the heterogeneous electronic components in the FCR APG-68 tactical radar unit. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204441 | Sandal and strap assembly - A sandal and strap assembly with a sole and a strap portion. The sole has three loop strap retaining members. One loop is located between the user's big toe and second toe. The second and third loops reside on the left and right side of the user's ankle. The sole comprised of a bonded upper and a lower member. Each loop protrudes through a slit in the upper member. The ends of each loop form a T shape which is trapped between the upper and lower sole member. The strap comprised of a single flexible elongate member and is threaded through the first loop in an equidistant manner. The right and left ends of the strap member are threaded through the second and third loops. The remaining ends of the strap are wrapped around the user's ankle and leg and then tied in a releasable knot. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204442 | RESILIENT SHOE WITH PIVOTING SOLE - An improved resilient shoe sole includes an outsole having a substantially inelastic side wall with a heel cavity. A substantially inelastic platform is located below the heel cavity, and a connector connects the platform with the side wall. The connector has a particular length and thickness to maintain the platform substantially below the sidewall when the shoe sole is not under a wearer's weight. When brought under forces of a wearer's weight, the connector bends and stretches as the spring compresses to allow the platform to deflect into the heel cavity. As weight is removed, the connector and spring cause the platform to deflect out of the heel cavity, biasing the platform below the side wall. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204443 | Frequency Balance Footwear - A footwear technology called Frequency Balance Footwear, is an footwear or insole that utilizes Mylar Holographic Disk Technology (small holograms). Each hologram disc is exposed to a Quantum Field Programming Generator which overlays or infuses specific blueprint frequencies for the human body which helps to promote physical posture, increased ability to achieve better balance, increased strength, and greater flexibility during any physical activity while wearing the Shoe and/or insoles. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204444 | ANTISTATIC INSOLE - An antistatic insole is disclosed, which consists of one cover layer, one first layer body, one second layer body, one arch pad, and one heel pad. The insole is assembled with a cover layer on the surface of the first layer body and the second layer body below the first layer body and the heel pad and the arch pad are below the second layer body. The elasticity of the heel pad is more elastic and the arch pad less elastic than the first layer body. The contour of the surface of the first layer body follows that of the foot arch of a human body and acts coherently with that of the second layer body. The cover layer, the first layer body, and the second layer body are antistatic. The arch pad is equipped with antistatic and anti-fatigue functions according to various arch shapes of a human foot. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204445 | FOOTWEAR - Footwear is disclosed having an upper secured to a sole and defining at least a front portion. An apron portion having first and second lateral portions and a lower end, each of the first and second lateral portions including a free lateral outer edge can be attached at the lower end to the front portion. A first fastener for releasably connecting the first and second lateral portions together is also provided, the first fastener being configurable between a fastened position in which the first and second lateral portions are held adjacent one another, and an unfastened position in which at least an upper portion of each of the first and second lateral portions, respectively, can be readily separated. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204446 | LAYERED PRODUCT FOR LASER BONDING, SHOE, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SHOE - A laminate for laser bonding of the present invention contains a bonding sheet that is melted by irradiation of laser light and a first member laminated on one surface of the bonding sheet and formed of a thermoplastic foam. The difference between the melting point of the first member (Mfoam) and the melting point of the bonding sheet (Msheet) (Mfoam−Msheet) is −50° C. to 20° C. and the difference between the melt viscosity of the first member (Vfoam) and the melt viscosity of the bonding sheet (Vsheet) (Vfoam−Vsheet) is 3.0×10 | 2012-08-16 |
20120204447 | ADJUSTABLE LEG FOOTWEAR ITEM - An adjustable leg footwear item that is adjustable and cinchable relative to a leg of the wearer. The adjustable leg footwear item may include an outer sole made from a leather material, a rubber material, or a plastic material. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204448 | Minimal Footwear - Minimalist footwear is provided including a resilient yet flexible sole attached to the upper with a stitch and turn construction method. In a valuable embodiment the upper has a collar around the circumference of the foot access aperture to increase the seal around the foot and preventing intrusion of foreign objects while maintaining the strength and integrity of the foot access aperture. The upper is fabricated of a flexible and durable material that comfortably encapsulates the foot. Integral to the upper are a series of bands that span from the medial edge of the sole to the lateral edge of the sole over the foot. Said bands are separated by a predetermined gap. The bands are flexible but somewhat less stretchable than the balance of the upper thereby reducing the lateral flexion of the shoe while permitting ample flex from front to back as the foot flexes naturally during ambulation. The materials used for the sole and the upper allow for contoured molding to the wearer's foot shape when warmed by the body heat of the wearer. High top, low top, full toe and split toe varieties are also provided. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204449 | SHOE - A shoe having an upper and a curved sole member, the sole member may be comprised of one unitary piece or a separate midsole and a separate outsole. The curvature results from the sole member tilting along a center of mass axis that extends through a point in the vicinity of the lateral side of the heel region of the sole member to a point in the vicinity of the medial side of forefoot region of the sole member. The center of mass axis runs diagonally along the entire length of the shoe. Due to the curvature, the sole member has a non-uniform thickness. The curvature of the sole member allows the user's foot to be guided in a more natural motion providing more movement efficiency and comfort. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204450 | EASY-TO-WEAR LACE UP ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - An easy-to-wear lace up article of footwear includes a forefoot opening intended to be secured by a lacing system and a second opening at the rear heel part of the shoe which is secured by a rear tongue and a rear lacing system. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204451 | CUSHIONING ELEMENT, FOOTWEAR, INSOLE, DEFORMABLE FILLING, AND ENVELOPE - Cushioning element ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204452 | HOCKEY SKATE - A skate assembly includes a shell structure and a removable tendon guard. The shell structure includes a heel portion, a lateral ankle portion, and a medial ankle portion. The heel portion is formed to cover a human heel. The lateral ankle portion is formed to extend beyond the heel portion. The medial ankle portion is formed to extend beyond the heel portion. The lateral ankle portion and the medial ankle portion are spaced apart to form a notch extending toward the heel portion. The removable tendon guard is removably attached between the lateral ankle portion and medial ankle portion to cover the notch. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204453 | FLEXIBLE DISPLAY APPARATUS - Provided is a flexible display apparatus that includes: a flexible display apparatus including: a flexible display panel; a housing including an opening through which the flexible display panel enters and exits the housing; a cylinder disposed within the housing to coil and uncoil the flexible display panel; and a stretcher that selectively extends from the opening to support the flexible display panel, such that the flexible display panel is substantially planar when the flexible display panel is extended outside of the housing. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204454 | ADAPTER FOR HITCH MOUNTED SIGN - A sign mounting adapter system includes a hitch extension tube. A sign orientation post connected and oriented perpendicular to the hitch extension tube has a longitudinal axis. A sign support post is axially and rotatably received on the sign orientation post. The sign support post has a longitudinal axis co-axially aligned with the sign orientation post longitudinal axis, and a receiving bore perpendicular to the sign support post longitudinal axis. Multiple orientation bores extend through the sign orientation post, each oriented at a first angle to proximate orientation bores and perpendicular to the orientation post longitudinal axis. A retention assembly is releasably and co-axially received in the receiving bore and one of the orientation bores. The retention assembly releasably connects the sign support post to the sign orientation post to permit selection of a sign support post axial angle of rotation to the sign orientation post. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204455 | Multi-Purpose Carry-On Mobile Device With L.E.D. Flash Lights Alert - The present invention provides a portable multi-purpose sign and device having a housing with a proximal end and a distal end, a support member positioned on one side of the housing, a collapsible tripod assembly pivotally attached to the proximal end of the housing, a cover having substantially the same shape and configuration as the housing and pivotally attached to the proximal end, and a removable display device removably mounted on the support member and stored between the housing and the cover in a collapsed configuration. The collapsible tripod assembly further includes a plurality of leg extensions pivotally attached one to another and nestable within one another in a collapsed configuration to house within the housing. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204456 | COLLAPSIBLE AND DEPLOYABLE SIGN SYSTEM - A collapsible and deployable sign system includes a support tube and a sliding member longitudinally slidable on the support tube. A handle is rotatably connected to the support tube and rotatably linked to the sliding member such that rotation of the handle slidably displaces the sliding member with respect to the support tube. A bracket assembly is fixed to the support tube. At least one scissoring assembly including first and second scissoring links is rotatably connected together by a rotational fastener. The first scissoring link is rotatably connected to the bracket assembly and separately to a corner brace member. The second scissoring link is rotatably connected to the sliding member and separately to the corner brace member. Handle rotation moves the sliding member toward the bracket assembly moving the corner brace member from a stowed condition proximate the support tube away from the support tube to a deployed condition. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204457 | STRETCHABLE MESSAGE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A method for promoting individual support, affiliation or allegiance, including printing a message on an elastic loop, wherein the message is decompressed and fully legible when the elastic loop is stretched and wherein the message is compressed and not fully legible when the elastic loop is unstretched, and distributing the elastic loop to a wearer. The elastic loop is sized to be stretched when worn on the wearer's wrist, such that the message is expanded into an uncompressed and legible configuration. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204458 | SPACE SAVING MANUAL SHELF MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A manual open bottom shelf allocation and management system for allocating shelf space among rows of products and for moving the rows of products toward the shelf front includes a plurality of adjacent shelf allocating and managing units. Each unit includes a pair of side dividers extending away from a backstop defining an open bottom, wherein at least one row of products may be positioned on the shelf between and laterally supported by the side dividers. Each unit is manually movable to advance products toward the front of the shelf. The side dividers of two adjacent units may be in vertical alignment with one another. A shelf ready packaging unit incorporates a row of products and a shelf allocation and management system and packaging material coupling the shelf allocating and managing unit and the at least one row of products together at least for shipping and stocking. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204459 | Display Device and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A display device has a cover window that is light, has good resistance against external impact, and is capable of being processed with various shapes. A display device according to the present invention includes: a display panel including a display area and a non-display area; and a cover window positioned at the front side of the display panel and including a transparent area corresponding to the display area and a non-transparent area corresponding to the non-display area, wherein the cover window includes a cover window main body formed with the transparent area and the non-transparent area, and a transparent protection layer formed at the front surface of the cover window main body. The transparent protection layer extends to the rear surface corresponding to at least a portion of the non-transparent area of the cover window main body. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204460 | EASY OPEN PICTURE FRAME - A picture frame for framing a viewable object including frame members defining an opening for the display of the viewable object, a backing within the frame and glazing over the opening. One of the frame members is attached to the backing or to adjacent frame member hinge apparatus. The hingedly attached frame member is movable about the hinge apparatus from a closed position to an open position to allow introduction of the viewable object into the opening. Detent apparatus between the movable frame member and adjacent frame members hold the frame member in a closed position. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204461 | DISPLAY DEVICE - There is provided a display device in which the thickness of a transparent board and an attaching member is reduced while the strength thereof is ensured. The display device includes a display panel, a transparent board having a panel installation region in which the display panel is provided, and an outer frame region surrounding the panel installation region, and an attaching member having a fixing portion bonded to the transparent board in the outer frame region, and an outer-side raised portion raised from a side of the fixing portion, the side being adjacent to an outline of the transparent board. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204462 | Trigger System - In a trigger system ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204463 | BREECH FOR A REPEATING FIREARM - The invention pertains to a breech of a repeating firearm with a bolt assembly that is guided within a housing such that it is rotatable about its longitudinal axis and is axially displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the firearm, a striking pin that is axially movable in the bolt assembly and a breech block that is arranged on the rear end of the bolt assembly and in which a cocking mechanism is accommodated that can be actuated with an actuating element and serves for tensioning and relaxing a striking pin spring acting upon the striking pin. The actuating element consists of a cocking slide that can be displaced between a lower relaxed position and an upper tensioned position on the rear side of the breech block. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204464 | FIREARM BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A firearm buttstock includes a buttstock body having first, second and third passages. A transfer member is received in the second passage and a retaining member is received in the third passage. A firearm is also disclosed that has a receiver extension. The firearm buttstock can be supported on the firearm such that the receiver extension is received within the first passage. A method of assembling a firearm buttstock assembly is also included. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204465 | MECHANISM FOR BEDDING A RECEIVER FRAME AND/OR A BARREL IN A STOCK OF A FIREARM - The present invention relates to a mechanism for bedding a receiver frame ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204466 | DISARM PREVENTION CIRCUIT FOR A FIREARM AND A SYSTEM TO PREVENT A USER OF A FIREAM FROM BEING DISARMMED - A device and system for a firearm that enables a user to maintain possession of a firearm by holding at least one handle of the firearm, by delivering a high-voltage electrical shock to an assailant that attempts to disarm the user by grabbing the firearm out of the user's hands. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204467 | Apparatuses and Methods for Attracting Aquatic Animals - Apparatuses and methods for attracting aquatic animals are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for attracting aquatic animals includes a submersible speaker adapted to emit a pre-recorded sound for attracting an aquatic animal. The pre-recorded sound includes tactile sound. The apparatus also includes a controller in communication with the submersible speaker. The controller is adapted to be coupled to an above-water portion of a boat. The controller includes a user interface comprising one or more user-selectable options. The controller is adapted to send a signal to the submersible speaker in response to detecting a selection of one of the user-selectable options, and the submersible speaker emits the pre-recorded, sound in response to receiving the signal. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204468 | Fishing Gaff - A fishing gaff has a handle with an offset portion. A shaft extends longitudinally from the offset portion. Generally equidistantly spaced openings are formed in the shaft to facilitate movement through the water. A hook extends from the end of the shaft. Overmould material along portions of the handle provide offset grip segments to enhance leverage. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204469 | FISHING ROD SUPPORT SYSTEM - A novel fishing rod support system including a fishing rod holder for supporting a fishing rod, an adaptor for suspending a fishing rod in the air and a stand capable of supporting holder on top of a surface. The invention is further directed to a method for using the fishing rod support system and displaying fishing rod holders. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204470 | FISHING LURE - A fishing lure including an illumination means; a body having walls defining a water tight cavity; a power source and a control circuit within the cavity connected to the illumination means. The control circuit controlling the supply of power to the illumination means such that light is emitted from the illumination means. The fishing lure is controllable via a remote control which can be used to select various operating modes such that the lure can produce any desired color, or pattern of colors, to emulate the body of a bait fish. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204471 | BAIT CLIP FOR JIG HEAD - A bait clip may be used with a fishing lure. The fishing lure has a weighted body. The weighted body includes a groove which extends at least partly around the weighted body. The fishing lure is adapted to be inserted into bait. The bait clip includes a clip portion and a face portion. The clip portion has a first leg and a second leg extending from one end of the clip portion. The face portion is rigidly fixed to the one end of the clip portion. The face portion has a surface which outwardly presents an image. The face portion defines a plane. The plane is generally perpendicular to the first and second legs. The clip portion is configured to be inserted around or through the bait pinning at least a portion of the bait within the groove. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204472 | FISHING LURE JIG HEAD - A fishing lure includes a weighted body, a first eye hook, a second eye hook, and a fish hook. The weighted body has a first end and a second end. The first eye hook is coupled near the first end of the weighted body. The second eye hook is coupled near the second end of the weighted body. The fish hook has an eyelet formed at one end. The eyelet is coupled to the second eye hook allowing the fish hook to freely move about the eyelet. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204473 | Fishing lure - A fishing lure having a bent half-moon shape body. The top portion of the fishing lure has a plurality of attachments points for hooks and lines and circular stamp resembling an eye. The bottom portion of the fishing lure is angled relative to the top portion. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204474 | Fish holding device for culling fish - A fish holding device for culling fish has a forward section with an upper member and a lower member and a spring located therebetween having sufficient biasing force for maintaining the lip of a fish between the ends of the upper and lower member when the holding device is in the closed position. The holding device further comprises a rear section for locking the holding device in the closed position. The rear section is connected to the lower member of the forward section and is rotatable between a non-locking position and a locking position over the upper member of the forward section. When the lip of a fish is secured between the upper and lower members of the forward section the rear section is in position over and secured to the upper member of the forward section, the holding device is locked in place on the fish. The only way for the holding device to be removed from the fish is for the fisherman to rotate the rear section away from the forward section and separate the upper and lower members of the forward section by squeezing the holding device against the biasing force of the spring. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204475 | ILLUMINATED INSECT TRAP - An insect trap ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204476 | BED BUG MONITOR - A bed bug monitor includes a base and a central housing. The central housing is insulated and encloses a supply of solid carbon dioxide. During use an aperture in the housing releases a plume of carbon dioxide vapor which attracts bed bugs onto the base. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204477 | ARTHROPOD CAPTURE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system for trapping arthropods including a base having a vertical axis, an outer wall coupled to the base and surrounding the axis, an inner wall coupled to the base and surrounding the axis, and a fluid source arranged to dispose the fluid between the outer wall and inner wall. The system may include an intermediate wall coupled to the base, the intermediate wall surrounding the axis and being disposed between the inner wall and the outer wall. The outer wall and the inner wall each have an interior and exterior surface, the interior surface of the inner wall and the exterior surface of the outer wall have a first texture, and the exterior surface of the inner wall and the interior surface of the outer wall have a second texture, the first texture being more coarse than the second texture. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204478 | HEATER AND METHOD FOR HEATING AN ENCLOSURE TO ERADICATE INSECTS - A heater for eradicating insects can include an elongated housing that includes a sidewall that extends between spaced apart first and second ends. The housing includes an inlet at the first end configured to intake ambient air and an outlet extending radially through the sidewall adjacent the second end. A fan within the housing includes blades and a motor. The blades are located between the motor and the inlet, and the motor configured to rotate the blades to move the ambient air from the inlet toward the second end of the housing. A plurality of heating elements are mounted within the housing at a radial position that is adjacent the sidewall and at an axial position that is near the outlet. A controller is configured to control the fan and the plurality of heating elements to produce outflow of heated air from the outlet with a predetermined temperature and for a duration sufficient to eradicate insects. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204479 | RENEWABLE HEATING OIL - More stable and valuable bio-oil produced from biomasses are provided. More specifically, more stable and valuable bio-oil useful as heating oil is provided. Particularly, various embodiments of the present invention provide for a bio-oil having sufficient heating value and stability to be useful as heating oil without the need to hydrotreat the bio-oil or use a similar deoxygenating process. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204480 | NANO-SIZED ZINC OXIDE PARTICLES FOR FUEL - A fuel composition contains a liquid fuel and a specific amount of nano-sized zinc oxide particles and a surfactant that does not contain sulfur atoms. The nano-sized zinc oxide particles can be used to either improve combustion or increase catalytic chemical oxidation of fuel. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204481 | STABLE BIO-OIL - More stable and valuable bio-oil compositions produced from biomasses are provided. Particularly, various embodiments of the present invention provide for a bio-oil composition that has chemical and physical properties that make it more cost effective and useful as a fuel without having to undergo deoxygenating processes such as hydrotreating. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204482 | MOISTURE RESISTANT BIOMASS FUEL COMPACT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A method of processing a biomass fuel compact is provided that includes combining a composition of combustible biomass materials, comminuting the composition of biomass materials, adding an adhesive to the biomass materials to form a composite biomass, the adhesive having a starch and a hydroxide, forming the composite biomass into a shapeform, and heat treating the composite biomass shapeform at a base temperature sufficient to break O—H bonds, the base temperature being below a mean torrefication temperature of the composite biomass such that torrefaction of a substantial portion of the biomass materials does not occur. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204483 | Solid waste reclamation process - A process for reclaiming food-contaminated solid waste streams from fast food restaurants, casual dining restaurants, cafeterias, schools, colleges and universities, concession stands, arenas, stadiums, movie theaters, large city street trash bins and other entertainment venues, and other places that offer simple food items for dine in or carry-out that are currently sent to a land fill. The inventive process offers total solid waste reclamation with zero waste water discharge, zero landfill and minor source air emissions, resulting in 100% reclamation and a 100% sustainable process. This process can also be used on solid waste from reclamation centers and manufacturers who currently land fill their waste. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204484 | PLANT ENCLOSURE THAT OFFERS PEST CONTROL - An enclosure for plants that protects plants against pests and other living organisms that may be harmful to plants. In one embodiment, a pot includes a first open-top container and a second open-top container. The first open-top container forms a first open space for housing a plant and includes an open top and an enclosed wall portion that forms a lateral perimeter of the first open-top container. The second open-top container forms a second open space for housing a pest-controlling substance that deters or attracts and traps pests. The second open-top container is coupled to the first open-top container along the lateral perimeter of the first open-top container. Additionally, the first open space is isolated from the second open space to prevent contents in the first open space from mixing with contents from the second open space. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204485 | Plant Aid, Water Collection Sheet and Method - The invention relates to a plant aid for surrounding a young plant. The plant aid comprises a tube at least partly sideways surrounding a young plant placeable in the plant aid. The plant aid further comprises a water collection sheet for collecting moisture present in the atmosphere. The water collection sheet comprises a water collection surface comprising a receiving surface, which receiving surface operatively makes a first angle with respect to the orientation of gravity. The water collection sheet further comprises a collecting surface adjoining a lower edge of the receiving surface, which collecting surface operatively makes a second angle with respect to the orientation of gravity. The first angle is smaller than the second angle. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204486 | Prefabricated gardening apparatus - A gardening assembly apparatus having a modular flexible sheet of material with one or more top and bottom pre-cut slots on the flexible sheet of material. The slots may be used to connect parts of the flexible sheet of material in the assembly of the gardening assembly apparatus. Both top and bottom pre-cut slots may be positioned at certain predetermined lengths and/or reciprocally positioned in relation to one another along the length of the flexible sheet of material. The top and bottom pre-cut slots may be measured at half the height of the flexible sheet of material and may be configured to accommodate multiple connections which would allow for modular connections. The positions of the top and bottom slots, along with the numerous connections made, provide for a variety of gardening assembly apparatus configurations for each gardening application. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204487 | METHODS FOR VEGETATIVE PROPAGATION OF GRASS PLANTS - Provided are plant hormone-based growth-enhancing compositions, which comprise at least one auxin, at least one cytokinin, and at least one polyaspartic acid, and which optionally comprise at least one seaweed concentrate and at least one surfactant. Also provided are methods of propagating grass plants, including those of family Poaceae, such as the sterile grass plant | 2012-08-16 |
20120204488 | PLANT CONTAINER WITH RIGIDLY REVERSIBLY ATTACHABLE CANOPY TRAINING RACK - The invention is a plant container with a rigidly reversibly attachable canopy training rack. Plant container and canopy training rack are specifically designed to maximize fruit or vegetable production from a plant, where maximization is done through setting the size and shape of the canopy and root systems of the plant. Further, plant container and canopy training rack are design to create a plant that is sized to be about the maximum size plant that can be easily managed and moved by one average sized adult person. Canopy training rack is reversibly and rigidly attachable to the plant container. The invention provides the capability to grow plants in an area that is without access to ground soil, such as a balcony, porch, patio, sidewalk, deck, or other. Invention does not include soil or growing material. Invention does not include a light source so the plant must be placed in a sunny area or other lighted area in order for the plant to grow. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204489 | METHOD OF COVERING A POT WITH A FLORAL SLEEVE - A floral sleeve having a body and an insert or extension attached thereto is used to cover a pot. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion for enclosing a floral grouping disposed within the pot. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204490 | Door Management System For Field Service and Delivery Personnel - A system for use with a emergency exit door, comprising: a door opener including a stationary actuator with a movable distal arm for pushing the door open; a door strike mountable to a door frame having an opening to receive a latch of the emergency exit door, the electric door strike including a gate having a locked condition and a release condition; a controller connected to the door opener and the door strike; a remote activator having a triggered condition, which provides a signal to the controller when the remote activator is triggered, to unlock the gate and then the door opener, to open the emergency exit door. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204491 | Hinge Assemblies for Door Lids and Methods of Their Delivery - A hinge assembly for a door lid of a vehicle includes a hinge arm support bracket that mounts within a luggage compartment of the vehicle. A hinge arm is connected to the support bracket at a proximal portion and including a distal portion that is mountable to the door lid, the hinge arm being pivotable relative to the support bracket. A force adjustment member is pivotally connected to the hinge arm. The force adjustment member includes a torsion bar mount portion extending outwardly from the hinge arm having an opening therethrough to receive an end of a torsion bar and a tool receiving portion that engages a torque adjustment tool to pivot the force adjustment member to apply a torque to the torsion bar. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204492 | HARDWARE FOR MOUNTING GLASS PANELS OR SIMILAR STRUCTURES - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a hinge for movably connecting a first panel to a second panel, the hinge comprising first and second spaced apart hinge members, each hinge member being connectable to the respective first and second panels; and a connector located between the hinge members, the connector having a pin member which connects the hinge members together to permit selective movement of the first panel relative to the second panel about multiple axes. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204493 | Rail vehicle having a vehicle door seal - A rail vehicle with a vehicle door connected to an associated door frame via a seal is provided. The seal as well as other mechanical components have to be lubricated. Therefore, a door region is equipped with at least one device for automatically dispensing lubricants for lubricating the seal and/or the mechanical components. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204494 | GUTTER INSERT - A gutter insert formed of a flexible open cell porous foam has five or more sides and forms an inverted “V” or check-mark shape. Four gutter inserts may be cut from one column of foam material, thereby reducing foam waste. The four gutter inserts may be shipped nested together in columnar form, and separated at the jobsite just before installation. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204495 | FLOOD PROOF WINDOW - A flood proof window includes a glazing and a window frame having a glazing backstop. Dual sided tape is positioned between the glazing and the glazing backstop. The window is further provided with a glazing sealant for the glazing. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204496 | Building panel module, spherical shell and method for making the same - Synclastic hollow core building panels are employed to form dome-like structures. The synclastic curve allows the panels to be lightweight, yet capable of carrying the weight of the structural loads. When combined, the panels create a sphere or a section of a sphere for enclosing space, with optional egress, skylight, and foundation portals incorporated into the structure without disturbing the spherical curvature of the interior or exterior surfaces. The spheres or sphere sections require no additional framing; the panels themselves are the frame. Workers with only the basic assembly skills can construct a sphere or sphere sections using these panels. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204497 | AIRSTREAM DEFLECTION SYSTEM FOR OUTDOOR AREAS - A shielding system that mitigates the effects of wind on an open-air venue by at least partially deflecting wind flow over the field. The shielding system includes shielding modules in abutment around the periphery of the field, each module including an upright member and a horizontal member. The upright member is curvilinear and projects inward toward the field, while the horizontal member is generally planar, mounted at the lower end of the upright member, and it also projects inward. The upright member and the horizontal member define a closed trap zone. An impinging airstream encounters the convex upwind side of the shielding system and is lifted over the field. At the downwind side of the shielding system, the airflow pressure against the closed trap zones produces a region of high pressure, deflecting the airflow over the downwind side of the shielding system. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204498 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - A containment system has a plurality of concrete blocks. The concrete blocks each have sides, ends, a top surface, a bottom surface, a male interlocking element extending from one of the ends, and a female interlocking element formed in the other of the ends, and/or one of the sides. The plurality of concrete blocks may be interlocked together to form a containment perimeter. A security fencing structure may be operably mounted on top of the concrete blocks of the containment system. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204499 | Concrete Panel with Fiber Reinforced Rebar - A composite reinforcing bar is formed by providing a reinforcing material supply of fiber strands rovings; a resin supply bath, and a puller for pulling the resin-impregnated reinforcing material through the resin bath. The material is wound on a holder, while the resin remains unset, rotated about its axis on a drive system so that the material is wrapped around a plurality of bars at spaced positions around the axis such that the fed length of the body is wrapped from one bar to the next to form bent portions of the body wrapped partly around each bar and straight portions between the bars. Each bar has angularly grooves which are shaped to mold the bent portions to a required bent shape. The holder is indexed along it axis and removed when full for curing the resin on the holder while the body remains wrapped thereon. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204500 | FIXING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS - Fixing system for solar panels for use on principally flat roofs, consisting of a base and a roof penetration, which base can be anchored to the existing steel structure of the roof, which base is further suitable to be connected to the specified roof penetration, which roof penetration is equipped above with fixings for the attachment of the further structure of the solar panels, where the roof penetration includes an inner tube and an outer tube formed from principally rectangular tubes fitting one inside the other without contacting one another, at an angle of 45° so that rubber profiles can be pressed into the spaces between the inner tube and the outer tube, serving to provide thermal gaps and functioning as a mechanical connection between the inner tube and the outer tube. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204501 | POUR IN PLACE WALKWAY PAD - A walkway path is produced by a process that includes positioning a plurality of form members over a roofing membrane assembly to define an interior area. A curable composition is applied over the roofing membrane assembly and within the interior area. The curable composition cures to form a seamless protective layer providing a walkway path over the membrane assembly. A non-slip particulate may be spread over the curable composition while it is not yet completely cured. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204502 | STAIR NOSING ASSEMBLY - An exemplary stair nosing assembly comprises an elongated base, a plate adhered to the base, and a cover temporarily covering the base and the plate. The base has at least one anchor portion extending downwardly from the upper portion for attaching to a lip of a tread pan and/or embedding in a concrete tread. The plate can have various features to enhance traction and visibility. The cover has front and rear lips that engage with front and rear edges of the base, and a weakened region adjacent the rear lip. When the assembly is embedded in a concrete tread, the cover is configured to fracture at the weakened region when the front lip of the cover is lifted upward from the base, leaving the rear lip remaining embedded in the concrete and allowing the rest of the cover to be removed to expose upper surfaces of the base and plate. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204503 | FLOOD PROOF DOOR - A flood proof door assembly includes a door supported by hinges in a door jamb frame. A door flange frame is attached to the periphery of the door and includes a gasket that presses on the door jamb frame when the door is closed thereby forming a seal. | 2012-08-16 |