35th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140239597 | MAIN SEAL FOR A HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE WHEEL END ASSEMBLY - A wheel end assembly for a heavy-duty vehicle includes an axle spindle and a hub rotatably mounted on the axle spindle. A main seal extends radially between the axle spindle and the hub. The seal includes a dynamic portion that seats in a bore formed in the wheel hub, and a static portion that seats on the axle spindle. The static portion includes a rigid carrier that in turn includes a first member, and a second member that is rigidly attached to the first member. An elastomer is bonded to the carrier member and forms a first external lip. The first external lip extends generally parallel to a chamfer formed in an inboard end of the hub. The first external lip, other external features, and internal features prevent contaminants from entering the wheel end assembly, retain lubricant in the assembly, and provide a dynamic expulsion surface to expel contaminants. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239598 | ROTATING PUMPING APPARATUS WITH SEAL MECHANISM - A rotating pumping apparatus is provided which may be employed in an automotive brake system. The rotating pumping apparatus includes a sealing member and an oil seal which are disposed around a pump drive shaft, and lubricating grease disposed between the oil seal and the pump drive shaft. The sealing member is made up of a resinous ring and a rubber cup. The sealing member has formed therein a labyrinthine flow path which extends from the resinous ring to the rubber cup. The labyrinthine flow path is designed to permit fluid to flow therethrough and create the resistance to flow of the lubricating grease to avoid leakage of the grease outside the sealing member. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239599 | QUICK COUPLING SYSTEM FOR FASTENING AN INTERCHANGEABLE HEAD ON A PRESS TOOL - Provided in a quick coupling system for fastening an interchangeable head to a pressing tool is a securing arrangement. The pressing tool has a press ram, which is movable in an axial direction, for actuating a pressing device in the interchangeable head. The quick coupling system has no thread and has either a bayonet closure or a securing arrangement having radially displaceable securing elements. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239600 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SAFELY PENETRATING MATERIALS - The present invention is directed to a bi-stable coupling for controlling the depth of a tool insertion, such as drilling, and similar processes. The bi-stable coupling can be used to penetrate (e.g., drill or push) through a material layer of unknown thickness without plunging the tool into the adjacent layer. In accordance with the invention, in a first state, force is applied to the tool to initiate penetration and a reactive force maintains the device in the first state during penetration and when tool penetrates the material, the reactive force is diminished enabling the device to transition to a second state in which the tool becomes retracted. In medical applications, the invention allows for drilling through bone of unknown thickness without plunging into the adjacent soft tissue. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239601 | Roll Control - Various embodiments of a sway control system are disclosed. Various embodiments may have pivoting or sliding control arms. Said control arms are operatively coupled to a plurality of ground-engaging elements, of a vehicle, via connecting rods. A dampening and or or cushioning element employed in the assembly comprised of said control arm, said connecting rods, and said ground engaging elements to give the assembly the characteristics best suited for the particular vehicle application. Embodiments may have mechanical, spring, hydraulic, pneumatic, friction other developed dampening or cushioning elements employed as needed to achieve optimum performance for application. Some embodiments may provide for active control of the degree cushioning and or dampening available in said assembly. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239602 | AUTONOMOUS CONTROL DAMPER - A damper system for a vehicle comprises an electrically adjustable hydraulic shock absorber and a damper control module. The damper control module is disposed with and coupled to with the shock absorber. The damper control module determines a target damping state of the shock absorber based on data received from a plurality of sensors. Furthermore, the damper control module controls the shock absorber, such that the shock absorber operates at the target damping state. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239603 | VEHICLE STEERING ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A device for use in a vehicle steering system, said device comprising at least one actuator affixed to a wheel linkage of at least one wheel of said vehicle steering system. The actuator comprises a rotation assembly engagable with a first wheel linkage segment, an electric motor for actuating movement of the rotation assembly via a gear box and one or more sensors integrally contained in the actuator for sensing one or more parameters selected from the group consisting of force, speed, turns and rotation. Rotation of the rotation assembly actuates linear movement of said first wheel linkage segment into and out of said actuator to thereby adjust one or more wheel parameters of said at least one wheel, and wherein said one or more sensors provide real time data to an actuator control unit integral to said actuator to self-adjust rotational parameters of said rotation assembly. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239604 | SYNCHRONIZED MECHANICAL ROBOT - The present document describes a robot for transforming a rotation movement into a vertical/horizontal displacement on the ground using legs, said robot comprising a chassis; a rotation shaft connected to said chassis; a plurality of leg modules connected to said shaft at a first end for rotating around said shaft; a plurality of legs, each of said legs being rotatably attached to one of said leg modules at a second end opposite the first end; a mechanism for keeping a lower surface of said legs horizontal to the ground as the robots rotates around the rotation shaft for allowing the robot to move on flat surfaces as well to climb stairs. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239605 | Adjustable Chassis System - Various embodiments, aspects and features of the present invention encompass a system and method for an adjustable chassis system (“ACS”) that may be removably fixed to a payload object so that transport of the object across rough or uneven terrain is made less burdensome. Notably, some embodiments of an ACS may be integral to a given payload object. Certain embodiments of an adjustable chassis system advantageously do not include axles, yet may be raised or lowered to adjust ground clearance of the chassis and payload object. Moreover, certain embodiments of an ACS may be easily disassembled or collapsed for compact storage. Yet another advantage of certain ACS embodiments is that, by virtue of the independent side-to-side height adjustment, a payload object carried by the ACS may serve as a level seat or work surface over inclined or uneven ground. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239606 | GAS SPRING END MEMBER AS WELL AS GAS SPRING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SAME - A gas spring assembly ( | 2014-08-28 |
20140239607 | VEHICLE WHEEL AXLE LIFTING DEVICE - A vehicle wheel axle lifting device is provided, including a fixing portion, a cantilever and an urging arm. The cantilever and the urging arm are respectively mounted to the fixing portion, and the cantilever and the urging arm are swingable respectively around different axes so as to allow a first air bag to be disposed between the urging arm and the fixing portion. The first air bag is abutted against the urging arm, and the urging arm is abutted against the cantilever, so the vehicle wheel axle lifting device is energy-saving and easy to maintain, assemble and disassemble. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239608 | SHEET-METAL CONTROL ARM FOR A WHEEL SUSPENSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A sheet-metal control arm for a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle includes a base body, and two eyelets arranged in spaced-apart relationship at least at one end of the base body. Each eyelet has an opening, with the openings of the eyelets receiving a chassis bearing. At least one of the eyelets has a wall which is provided with a projection which is configured to at least partly bridge a gap to a wall of the other one of the eyelets. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239609 | CARGO TRUCK MULTI-STAGE EXTENDABLE PERSONNEL PLATFORM - A personnel platform for installation on a cargo truck comprises a mounting bracket securely fastened to a framing structure of the cargo truck beneath a personnel door, a platform deck mounted to a sliding mechanism securely fastened to the mounting bracket, wherein the platform deck is operable to be slidably configured in a stowed position beneath the cargo truck and a deployed position extending substantially horizontally beyond the cargo truck, and a latching mechanism operable to lock the platform deck in one of the stowed position and the deployed position. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239610 | Suspension for Handcycle - A suspension device for a handcycle has a first frame member and a second frame member pivotally coupled to the first frame member. A shock absorber is disposed between the first and second frame members. A lever assembly is disposed between the first and second frame members to transfer motion of the second frame member into the shock absorber. The lever assembly includes a lever pivotally coupled to the first frame member. The lever includes first and second arms coupled at an angle which allows motion of the second frame member to be directed into the shock absorber. The lever assembly is configured to transfer a vertical motion of the second frame member into non-vertical motion directed into the shock absorber. The suspension device further includes a third frame member. The first and second frame members are rotationally coupled to the third frame member. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239611 | QUICKLY FOLDABLE BICYCLE - What is disclosed is a quickly foldable bicycle. A front arm and an intermediate arm are hinged together; the intermediate arm is fixed on the intermediate tube; a rear fork is hinged on the intermediate tube or on the intermediate arm; a seat tube is slidably sleeved inside the intermediate tube; a connecting rod seat is provided at a lower end of the seat tube; a first joint bearing at the front end of the front connecting rod is connected to a fixing seat at a lower side of the front arm; a second joint bearing at the rear end of the front connecting rod is connected to the connecting rod seat; and two ends of the rear connecting rod are hinged to the rear fork and the connecting rod seat respectively. The bicycle can be folded quickly, has a firm structure, is easy to produce and is eye-pleasing. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239612 | Sound Generator for Spoked Wheel Vehicles - The present invention relates to sound generation for amusement purposes, and more particularly to sound generation devices for use with vehicles having wheels with spokes such as bicycles and tricycles. Embodiments of the invention include a base having a slot extending from one end part way down one side for receiving a sound generating card, the upper end of said slot being open to receive the card, and the lower end being closed to prevent the card from sliding out, the slot having an enlarged internal longitudinal area corresponding to a similar area on the card to prevent the card from being pulled through the slot as it makes sound through contact with the spokes of a wheel. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239613 | Safety and Construction Trailer - A safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and Impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239614 | Tool-Free Adjustable Binding For Sports Board - A binding is adapted for coupling footwear, such as a boot, to a sports board. The binding permits easy adjustment of the binding's position on the board, while also allowing for removal of the binding from the board for improved utility of storage or transport. Adjustment, engagement between binding and board, and removal functions may be accomplished without the use of tools or ancillary components. The binding includes a movable coupler element or elements that removably couple to a retaining disc to secure the binding to the retaining disc and the board. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239615 | Toepiece Which Releases Automatically as a Result of Twisting - A toepiece ( | 2014-08-28 |
20140239616 | Sports Cart - A sports cart with a folding tubular frame, a central steering column, a pair of real wheels, a centrally located front wheel, a lower basket member, a secondary holding rack, a handlebar assembly, a front wheel fork assembly, a brake member, a steering column to handlebar assembly folding and locking joint and a steering column telescoping member. The secondary holding rack forms a portion of the folding frame and includes centrally located upper and lower tubes that rotatably retain the central steering column. The lower basket member is attached to the lower portion of the horizontally folding frame. The secondary holding rack includes a folding lower support portion. The front wheel, front wheel fork and the rear wheels are easily detachable and capable of fitting within the lower basket member. A preferred embodiment includes a standard braking assembly engaging the front wheel. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239617 | AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - An airbag includes a rear panel, a front panel, and an extension panel. The rear panel has an inflation aperture for receiving an inflation gas. The front panel has at least one communication aperture, and the front panel is connected to the rear panel at a peripheral seam to define a primary inflatable portion having a central axis. The extension panel has an inner edge that is connected to the front panel at a location that is offset from the central axis of the primary inflatable portion and an outer edge that is connected to at least one of the front panel or the rear panel to define a secondary inflatable portion that is in communication with the primary inflatable portion through the at least one communication aperture. When inflated by the inflation gas, the secondary inflatable portion extends outward with respect to the front panel toward a vehicle occupant. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239618 | VEHICLE SIDE AIRBAG DEVICE - A vehicle side airbag device includes: an inflator provided in a side portion on an outside, in a vehicle width direction, of a seat back of a vehicle seat, and generating gas by being activated when a vehicle side collision is detected or anticipated; and a side airbag provided in the side portion, and having front and rear bag portions, the side airbag being inflated and deployed by the gas from the inflator, a shoulder restraining portion provided in an upper portion of the rear bag portion being interposed between a shoulder of a seated occupant and a vehicle body side portion, and an inflated thickness in the vehicle width direction of a region that includes the shoulder restraining portion being expanded by an inflation-suppressing sewn portion applied to the region fraying or tearing due to an increase in internal pressure of the rear bag portion. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239619 | CURTAIN AIRBAG DEVICE AND OCCUPANT PROTECTING DEVICE - A curtain airbag device comprising: a main deploying portion that, at a time when at least one of a small overlap impact or an oblique impact arises, receives a supply of gas and expands, and is deployed in a shape of a curtain along a side window glass; an auxiliary deploying portion that is provided at a front side with respect to the main deploying portion, and that, at a time of at least one of a small overlap impact or an oblique impact, receives a supply of gas and is expanded and deployed; and a tension structure that connects a front end side portion of a front pillar and a rear end side portion of the front pillar, and that is deployed while receiving tension such that an intermediate portion of the tension structure passes by a vehicle width direction outer side of the auxiliary deploying portion. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239620 | HEAD-PROTECTING AIRBAG DEVICE - In a head-protecting airbag device, an airbag includes an inflatable curtain portion that is deployable over an inboard side of a window and an overlap inflatable portion that overlaps with an inboard side of the inflatable curtain portion at airbag deployment. The overlap inflatable portion is so configured as to complete inflation after the inflatable curtain portion has completed inflation. The overlap inflatable portion is deployable into a generally rod shape extending at a slant relative to an up and down direction and a first end of the overlap inflatable portion communicates with the inflatable curtain portion at a vicinity of an upper edge of the inflatable curtain portion as inflated whereas a second end of the overlap inflatable portion is jointed to a lower edge of the inflatable curtain portion away from the first end in an up and down direction. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239621 | HEAD PROTECTION AIRBAG APPARATUS - A head protection airbag apparatus includes an airbag that is folded and received in an upper edge of a window on an inside of a vehicle, an upper edge of which is attached and fixed to a body of the vehicle, and inflated and protruding downward from a storage region by an inflation gas flowed from an inflator to cover the inside of the window. The air bag includes an inflation shielding section that is arranged to cover the inside of the window upon completion of inflation and an overlap inflation section that is communicated with the inflation shielding section and arranged on an inside or an outside with respect to the vehicle of the inflation shielding section so that an inflation region of the overlap inflation section is overlapped with an inflation region of the inflation shielding section. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239622 | AIR BELT AND AIR BELT APPARATUS - An air belt having mesh webbing sufficiently strong and sufficiently expandable in the circumferential direction of a bag-shaped belt and an air belt apparatus including the air belt are provided. An air belt includes a folded member being a bag-shaped belt folded in a band shape and mesh webbing covering the folded member of the bag-shaped belt. The mesh webbing hardly expands in the longitudinal direction of the air belt, and is flexibly expandable in the circumferential direction of the bag-shaped belt. The mesh webbing is made of a raschel-knitted material. The knitted material is arranged such that the extending direction of knot portions of yarn threads and corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the air belt. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239623 | GAS GENERATOR - A gas generator includes: a pressurized gas chamber formed by a cylindrical pressurized gas chamber housing filled with a pressurized gas; a combustion chamber connected to a first end portion of the pressurized gas chamber and including an ignition device and a gas generating agent therein, a diffuser portion connected to a second end portion of the pressurized gas chamber and provided with a gas discharge port; a first rupturable plate blocking a first communication passage between the pressurized gas chamber and the combustion chamber; a second rupturable plate blocking a second communication passage between the pressurized gas chamber and the diffuser portion; and a filter disposed and positioned in the pressurized gas chamber to cover the second rupturable plate, allowing, during actuation, the combustion gas from the combustion chamber and the pressurized gas to pass therethrough and be discharged therefrom in response to rupturing the second rupturable plate. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239624 | COLLECTION TANK - A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber defined by the body, the closed first end and the open second end has a door coupled to the open second end and is configured to releasably seal the open second end. An automated door closer is coupled to a center of the door, wherein the automated door closer provides a closing force at the center of the door so that the closing force is equally distributed about a periphery of the door to seal the door against the tank sealing flange. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239625 | BULLDOZER - A bulldozer includes a cab, a fuel tank arranged to a rear of the cab, and first and second engaging members. The cab includes a driver seat and an air-conditioning cooling module projecting rearward from an upper end portion of the cab. The first and second engaging members are provided on the fuel tank, with each having an engaging part to engage onto a suspension member. The engaging part of the first engaging member is positioned on a first lateral side of a first straight line connecting a first lateral side end of the air-conditioning cooling module and a first lateral side end of the fuel tank. The engaging part of the second engaging member is positioned on a second lateral side of a second straight line connecting a second lateral side end of the air-conditioning cooling module, and a second lateral side end of the fuel tank. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239626 | BOOKMARK FOR OPEN SPINE BOOK - The present disclosure is drawn to a bookmark for an open spine book, comprising a clasp adapted to removably attach to a thin spine structure of the open spine book; a paginator; and a tether attaching the paginator to the clasp. In one specific example, the bookmark further comprises a second paginator attached to the clasp by a second tether. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239627 | OPTICAL SECURITY COMPONENT, PRODUCTION OF SUCH A COMPONENT AND SECURE PRODUCT PROVIDED WITH SUCH A COMPONENT - One aspect of the invention relates to an optical security component ( | 2014-08-28 |
20140239628 | Security Display Devices, Their Production and Use - Security documents often incorporate security devices to prevent or hinder counterfeiters. Disclosed herein are security devices that include a fluid or fluids within the devices. Such devices, and security documents that include them, afford new techniques to check whether a security document is a legitimate or counterfeit copy. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239629 | GARDEN HOSE KINK MENDER APPARATUS - A mending apparatus or kink mender ( | 2014-08-28 |
20140239630 | SCOOP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The present invention describes a tubular scoop that may be utilized with various assemblies for sampling fluid in a pipeline. The scoop includes a bend with a bend radius that is from two to four times the diameter of the scoop. The scoop defines a scoop face that is parallel to an axis of the tubular of the scoop. The scoop is mounted with a threaded connection that seals around the tubular. An additional seal comprises a compression nut that allows orientation of the scoop within the pipeline whereupon the scoop orientation is fixed by tightening the compression nut. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239631 | PIPE JOINT - To provide a pipe joint with which loss of rotational force added by electric tools or man power is made remarkably small, and a fastening ring can be diminished with small torque, plural fastening rings | 2014-08-28 |
20140239632 | Connecting System for Adjacent Ends of Insulation Tubing - A system and method to make stacked connector members for readily joining adjacent ends of sections of insulation tubing. Each of the stacked connector members includes a carrier member having a central opening. A layer of double-sided adhesive material is coated on each side of the carrier member, such that one side of the layer of double-sided adhesive material is able to bond to an end face of one section of insulation tubing, and the other side of the layer of double-sided adhesive material is able to bond to an end face of the second section of insulation tubing. In some embodiments, the layer of double-sided adhesive includes a scrim that acts as a reinforcing structure to keep the layer of double-sided adhesive material intact as a single body during and after application between two adjacent sections of insulation tubing. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239633 | CUT-IN FITTING FOR CONNECTING PIPE - A cut-in fitting has a flange hub, a flange ring, a central body, a first gasket, a second gasket, a split flange hub, a split flange ring and a band clamp. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239634 | Adjustable Securing Mechanism For A Space Access Device - A securing mechanism comprising a plurality of outwardly projecting members having a plurality of contact points that are configured to contact a surface of an opening when disposed on a space access device that is inserted in the opening, the securing mechanism being configured to apply a pressure to a contact surface within the opening less than approximately 10000 kPa. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239635 | DEVICE FOR FORMING BRUNNIAN LINKS - A Brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop doubled over itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. Elastic bands can be utilized to form such links in a desired manner. The example device provides a means of creating items using Brunnian links of complex configurations. Moreover, the example kit provides a device that allows for the successful creation of unique linked items. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239636 | SHOVEL AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SHOVEL - A shovel includes an internal combustion engine whose revolution speed is controlled to be constant, a hydraulic pump connected to the internal combustion engine, a generator connected to the internal combustion engine, and a control unit for controlling the generator, wherein the control unit causes the generator to perform an electrical power generating operation in a case where a load on the hydraulic pump is increasing. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239637 | AUTOMATIC VEHICLE STOP RESTART SYSTEM - An electrical system for vehicles that connects multiple batteries in parallel during normal operation but isolates the cranking battery and the starter system from the other batteries and their loads when the engine is started. A common charging system simultaneously maintains all of the batteries. Efficiency and EMC considerations are addressed in the design. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239638 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A FREQUENCY RESPONSE FOR A COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT - The disclosure refers to a method for providing a frequency response for a combined cycle power plant connected to an electric grid. The combined cycle power plant includes a gas turbine engine and a steam turbine engine. The steam turbine engine includes a boiler, a steam turbine, a pump, a condenser, a bypass for the steam turbine, a steam admission control valve. The steam turbine engine operates with the bypass closed or at least partly open to supply steam from the boiler to the condenser bypassing the steam turbine, and/or with the steam admission control valve at least partly open. The method comprises regulating the output load of the combined cycle power plant by regulating the steam admission control valve and/or by regulating the steam flow through the bypass in response to a frequency change of the electric grid. The output of the gas turbine can also be adjusted, such that steam generated by the boiler is sufficient to achieve the target load for the steam turbine. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239639 | CONTROLLING WIND TURBINE - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for controlling a wind turbine. The method includes: dividing a plurality of wind turbines into at least one group based on a similarity in status information of the plurality of wind turbines; in response to having detected a fault in a first wind turbine of the plurality of wind turbines, searching a group to which the first wind turbine belongs for a second wind turbine matching status information of the first wind turbine; and controlling the first wind turbine based on parameters from the second wind turbine. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239640 | WIND POWER PLANT AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING WIND TURBINE GENERATOR IN A WIND POWER PLANT - A wind power plant comprises at least a first and one or more other wind turbine generators ( | 2014-08-28 |
20140239641 | APPARATUS FOR STARTING ENGINE MOUNTED ON-VEHICLE - In a starter for starting an on-vehicle engine, a solenoid is provided to push a pinion gear. The solenoid has an electromagnetic coil composed of a single coil and electrically separated from a motor circuit, a fixed core, and a plunger. Supply of excitation current to the electromagnetic coil allows the fixed core to be magnetized to attract the plunger. Hence, a movement of the plunger results in a push of the movable member toward the ring gear. A switch is provided in the circuit and has a contact, a movable core, and a switch coil functioning as an electromagnet attracting the movable core in response to supply of current to the switch coil. A movement of the movable core results in on/off switching operations of the switch. The switch is allowed to operate independently of the solenoid when both the switch and solenoid are controlled. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239642 | Wave-Driven Power Generation System - A wave-driven power generation system that uses a motor reducer to turn a rocker bar in moving wave-making barrels alternatively up and down, causing creation of water waves in a water reservoir so that a float board in the water reservoir is moved by created water waves to rotate transmission mechanisms that are coupled to respective power generators through inertia wheel sets, and thus, the power generators are driven to generate electricity. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239643 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM SEA WAVES - A system for generating electrical energy from sea waves comprising a floating body and a gyroscope structure ( | 2014-08-28 |
20140239644 | Kinetic Energy Conversion Device with Variable Output - A rotational kinetic energy conversion system includes a magnetic piston with an associated winding and an actuating magnet. Relative motion between the actuating magnet and the magnetic piston causes the magnetic piston to induce a current and voltage in the winding creating electrical energy. The amount of electrical energy induced in the winding is varied by adjusting a spacing between the magnetic piston and the actuating magnet. The spacing may be based on a relative speed between the magnetic piston and the actuating magnet. Maximum energy output may be increased by including additional sets of magnetic pistons and actuating magnets. The spacing between each individual set of magnetic pistons and actuating magnets may be changed to control the energy output. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239645 | GENERATOR INCLUDING A FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE - A generator including an enclosure, an internal combustion engine provided within the enclosure, an alternator provided within the enclosure and driven by the internal combustion engine, a fuel supply line for providing fuel to the internal combustion engine, a valve for selectively closing the fuel supply line, the valve biased to a normally closed position, a controller configured to provide a signal to maintain the valve in an open position, and a temperature responsive device configured to interrupt the signal from the controller to the valve upon exposure to a threshold temperature, thereby resulting in the closing of the valve. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239646 | LOCKING ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE LID - A locking arrangement for a pivotable lid of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The locking arrangement includes an axially displaceable guided bolt which releasably engages with the lid. A rotatably mounted rocker is coupled to the bolt. A slotted link guide is arranged on a circumferential side of the rocker about its axis of rotation. The slotted link guide has a channel and a sliding element which is guided therein. The channel has an engagement position and counteracts movement of the sliding element out of the engagement position against a predetermined passage direction. The locking arrangement can be alternately brought into and out of engagement with the lid through successive axial displacements in order to lock or unlock the lid. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239647 | DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY FOR A DWELLING - A door lock assembly for use with a door having a frame element that includes a main body and a pair of opposed sides that forms a channel therebetween. One of the sides of the main body has a connector portion. The assembly also includes a movable locking assembly that is coupled to the connector portion of the frame element and has one or more elongated locking elements that is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The assembly also includes a latch assembly configured for coupling a door to a door frame, and if desired an actuator assembly. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239648 | MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK WITH AUTOMATIC RELUBRICATION - A lock which operates reliably and quietly has a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one ratchet pawl for latching the rotary latch. The lock comprises two faces which at least partially bear one against the other and which are at least recurrently displaced relative to one another, with the result that that the displacement causes frictional forces to occur between the faces. At least one frictional face is part of a rotatable component of the lock. A lubricant reservoir is assigned to this rotatable component. There is a feeding means from the lubricant reservoir to the frictional face, which means is configured in such a way that the lubricant is transported from the lubricant reservoir to the frictional face of the rotatable component. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239649 | Window Restrictor - The window restrictor ( | 2014-08-28 |
20140239650 | CAB FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A handle is supported by a hollow tube so as to be movable in the direction in which the handle is pushed toward a hollow space. A hole leading to the hollow space of the hollow tube has a first hole portion located at one end of a base portion extending in a longitudinal direction L of the hollow tube and a second hole portion extending from the first hole portion to a portion corresponding to the other end of the base portion in the longitudinal direction L. A dimension W2b of a grip portion of the handle in a width direction W is greater than a dimension W2a of the base portion of the handle in the width direction W and greater than a dimension W1a of the second hole portion in the width direction W. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239651 | ANTI-LIGATIVE DOORKNOB - An anti-ligative ergonomic type door-knob primarily of the institutional type, essentially serving to defeat the effort of a temporarily mentally-depressed room occupant from succeeding in committing self-hanging via contrived ensnaring by which to secure a cord like hanging-noose. Generic-variant embodiments of my anti-ligative doorknob are set forth, including both a circular and semi-circular escutcheon-plate for I-shaped V-shaped Y-shaped X-shaped fin-levers, and also a non-finned hemispherical iteration. The novel critical minimum approximate 40-degree anti-ligative principle of my LIFESTAR™ doorknobs reliably prevents a person ensnaring any heretofore problematically hazardous to portion of the door-knob assembly, while my optionally cooperating door latchbolt is formed to a matching critical minimum approximate 40-degree anti-ligative tri-beveled latchbolt as well. Further suicide-deterrence is achieved by effectively submerging the doorknob into the door escutcheon-plate, thereby leaving virtually no declivity by which a suicidal-person can secure any manner of self-inflicted hanging-cord. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239652 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A handle assembly for a vehicle door includes a backplate, operable to be mounted to a portion of the vehicle door, and the backplate including a recessed region displaced away from the exterior surface of the vehicle door. A handle aperture is provided within the recessed region of the backplate with at least one pin mount extending from the recessed region of the backplate. The pin mount includes a void and a slot that is narrower than the void. Pins extend from a handle body portion into the voids and pivotally mount the handle to the backplate. The handle further includes a spring locator retaining a handle spring prior to mounting the handle to the backplate. The spring is compressed between the handle and the backplate and biases the handle to an un-actuated position. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239653 | STRIKER WITH EXPANDABLE SLEEVE - A striker assembly includes a striker having an attachment portion, a shaft portion having a cylindrical outer surface, and a shoulder portion between the shaft portion and the attachment portion. The striker assembly also includes a striker sleeve having a wall that has an inner surface defining an interior space having first and second openings. The wall has corrugations such that the inner surface defines a plurality of concave portions and joining portions that interconnect the concave portions. The concave portions and the joining portions extend from the first opening to the second opening. The shaft portion is inside the interior space and the outer surface of the shaft portion contacts the joining portions of the inner surface of the striker sleeve. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239654 | Removable Gripping Device for a Cooking Vessel Equipped with Non-Return Means for Two Arms - The device comprises two gripping arms movable to and from a resting position and a gripping position in which they are spread apart from one another and in contact with an inside face of the side wall of the cooking vessel; a fix-mounted gripping member designed for being in contact with an outside face of the side wall of the cooking vessel; and displacement means designed for being manually guided to and from an open position and a closed position and for effecting a spreading of the movable arms while switching from the open position to the closed position. Said device further comprises anti-return means separate from the displacement means and designed for being moved from a resting position to a clamping position in which they are inserted between the two arms and prevent the two arms from coming together. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239655 | ROBOT HAND - A robot hand that changes a space between finger members provided apart from each other includes: moving members on which the finger members are vertically provided; a palm member including a moving mechanism for moving the moving members in a predetermined axial direction; and guide members that guide the movement of the moving members in the predetermined axial direction. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239656 | HOLDER FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A holder for a beverage container includes first and second loops that are each coupled to opposing ends of a handle. The first and second loops are sized to be smaller than a target beverage container. The holder is attached to a the target beverage container by stretching the first loop and placing the first loop around one end of the beverage container, then stretching the second loop and placing the second loop around the opposite end of the beverage container. The holder can then be used to easily transport the beverage container, or to attach the beverage container to something, such as a bicycle or backpack. The holder is made of a rugged and durable material that allows repeated use of the handle over many years. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239657 | Pneumatic Carrier Extraction Device - A component extraction device for a pneumatic carrier employs a hooking mechanism to select and dislodge a wedged carrier within a pneumatic tube assembly. The hooking mechanism is activated by springs when the carrier contacts the integral locking hinge thus enabling the hook to select the carrier in order for extraction from the tube. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239658 | RELEASE DEVICE FOR RELEASING A MEDICAL IMPLANT FROM AN INSERTION DEVICE, AND INSERTION DEVICE COMPRISING A RELEASE DEVICE - A release device ( | 2014-08-28 |
20140239659 | BODY MOUNT HAVING SUSPENDED RING MEMBER - A body mount supports and couples components of a vehicle. An inner support member and an outer support member of the body mount may have a circular cross-section. The inner support member may be disposed within the outer support member. The elastomeric member of the body mount may include an intermediate body and a ring portion. The intermediate body may be fixedly coupled to and between the inner support member and the outer support member. The ring portion extends from the intermediate body via a plurality of columns. A plurality of windows are formed between the plurality of columns. The plurality of columns are compressible, such that when the plurality of columns are compressed, the intermediate body and the ring portion are in contact with each other. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239660 | Apparatus for Collection of Debris Escaping Around a Vehicle Tailgate - A multi-panel cover includes end panels that connect first and second lateral panels. The lateral panels fit against the end and under the bed of a truck body and tailgate and are maintained in position by magnets incorporated into the seams along the edges and between the panels to collect debris that will otherwise escape through or around the tailgate of the vehicle. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239661 | FLOOR LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - A floor lock for a motor vehicle seat for detachably connecting the motor vehicle seat to the vehicle floor, with has a locking pawl adjustable between a locked position and an unlocked position and a locking control pawl, which fixes the position of the locking pawl, is in operative connection with the locking pawl and is adjustable relative to the latter between a closed position and an open position. The locked position of the locking pawl is secured by a securing pawl arranged in a secured position, the securing pawl being in operative connection with the locking pawl and being adjustable by the latter between the secured position and a release position. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239662 | STORAGE APPARATUS FOR SEAT OF VEHICLE - A storage apparatus for a seat of a vehicle, in which the seat is stored in a storage space formed therebelow, so that it is possible to secure a wider luggage space as compare with the related art and reduce unit cost without using a separate slide rail. In addition, the storage apparatus variously uses the space of a back seat when shifted between a passenger space (seating mode) and a luggage space (luggage mode) of the multi-functional back seat, which is vertically movable and foldable. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239663 | THREE PIECE MODULAR AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUMENT PANEL - An instrument panel according to an example of the present disclosure includes a plurality of modules and first and second sections. Each section includes at least one module-receiving area configured to interchangeably receive at least one of the plurality of modules. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239664 | VEHICLE AND A WINDOW VISOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE VEHICLE - A vehicle and a window visor assembly for the vehicle are disclosed. The window visor assembly includes a visor adapted to be coupled to the vehicle. The visor is rotatable between a retracted position and an extended position. The visor includes a first state changing layer and a second state changing layer spaced from each other. The first state changing layer is in a first mode when the first state changing layer is energized to thereby change the visibility through the visor. The second state changing layer is in a second mode when the second state changing layer is energized to thereby change the visibility through the visor differently from the first state changing layer when energized. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239665 | Clip on car visor extension - A clip on car visor extension for use on a vehicle's existing sun visor, effectively blocks out sunrays which the visor itself is not capable of blocking on its' own. The clip on car visor extension is made up of a clip member and a glare reducing sheet element, rotatably fastened on the clip member. The clip member has two elongated legs joined at the closed end by a connecting leg. The glare reducing sheet element is preferably rectangular shaped. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239666 | Trailer Roof with Removable Panels - A cargo container is disclosed having removable panels secured between roof bows that extend across the width of the cargo container. The roof bows may be constructed out of a metal or high strength composite material while the panels may be constructed from a similar high strength material or a lightweight plastic depending on the intended use of the trailer. A top sheet over the roof bows maybe required to secure the panels to the bows, or the top sheet may be optional for additional protection from the weather. Insulation may also be placed between the top sheet and panels if the container is to be used to carry refrigerated cargo. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239667 | RETRACTABLE TOP FOR AN OPEN VEHICLE - A retractable top for a vehicle having an open top, the vehicle including four doors, the retractable top including a left and a right rear roll bar projecting vertically from the rear floor above the vertical walls, the roll bars projecting forward to join a transverse roll bar forming a roll cage, the retractable top including support members attached to two of the three horizontal sides. The retractable top includes linkage arms attached to support members configured to move from a retracted position to an extended position, the linkage arms including a bow arm having a first tapered interconnection aperture, the first tapered interconnection aperture shaped to receive a first connector and recess the first connector such that an end of the first connector is flush with a first surface of the bow arm. The retractable top includes an enclosure material that covers the open top when extended. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239668 | VEHICLE DOOR FRAME - In a door frame for vehicle which is mounted to a door panel via a reinforcing bracket, the door frame has a projecting portion which projects toward the vehicle interior side from a design portion over a range from a frame forming portion, which appears on the outward appearance of the door, to an insertion portion which is fixed to said reinforcing bracket, and the projecting portion is formed into a widened shape which makes the distance between a wall surface on the frame inner peripheral side and a wall surface on the frame outer peripheral side at the insertion portion greater than that at the frame forming portion. Accordingly, the strength of the fixed portion of the door frame to the reinforcing bracket is improved. In addition, the selectivity of welding location between the door frame and the reinforcing bracket is improved. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239669 | Devices and Methods for Reducing Vehicle Drag - In certain embodiments of the present invention, a vehicle trailer is described that includes a shelf component that extends from the rear wall of the trailer and that defines a sloped surface. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239670 | TRUCK FRAME FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - Left and right front flanges are provided respectively in left and right front legs in a center frame. Left and right rear flanges are provided respectively in left and right rear legs in the center frame. Left and right front leg mounting members, and left and right rear leg mounting members, which protrude toward the center frame are provided respectively in left and right side frames. The respective front flanges are placed on the respective front leg mounting members, which are respectively fastened by bolts inserted therebetween in the upper-lower direction. The respective rear flanges are placed on the respective rear leg mounting members, which are respectively fastened by bolts inserted therebetween in the upper-lower direction. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239671 | FRAMEWORK MEMBER - The present invention provides a framework member by which the amount of impact absorption can be sufficiently ensured. The framework member is a framework member that is extended in a front and rear direction of a vehicle in a front portion of the vehicle. A plurality of deformation-inducing portions, in which deformations are induced by a load exerted from a front of the vehicle, are formed at points in the framework member along the front and rear direction of the vehicle. The plurality of deformation-inducing portions are alternately formed on an outer side and an inner side of the framework member along the front and rear direction of the vehicle. The closer the deformation-inducting portion is positioned to a rear of the vehicle, the greater a distance between the deformation-inducing portions becomes. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239672 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING VEHICLE BODY SIDE STRUCTURE AND VEHICLE BODY SIDE STRUCTURE - First to third steel members are cut to form predetermined planar shapes using press machines and form an upper member, a reinforcement member and a lower member. The carbon content of the third steel member is set lower than the carbon content of the first and second steel members. The upper member, the reinforcement member and the lower member are then assembled. The reinforcement member is superposed on the upper member. The upper member and the lower member are partially superposed. The superposed portions of the upper member and the reinforcement member and the superposed portions of the upper member and the lower member are then respectively joined by spot welding to form a blank member. The spot welded blank member is then heated to a temperature of a transformation point or higher, and the blank member is hot press formed by one press machine. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239673 | TELESCOPIC FRAME - A telescopic frame is disclosed, which is applicable to a foldable bicycle or foldable electric vehicle, and includes a front frame, a rear frame and a telescopic device. First guide rails are symmetrically disposed on two sides of the front frame, second guide rails are symmetrically disposed on two sides of the rear frame, and the first guide rails and the second guide rails are fitted together and slidably connected. The telescopic device is fixed on the rear frame, and an output end of the telescopic device is fixed on the front frame to drive the front frame to be unfolded or folded relative to the rear frame. The telescopic frame is simple in structure and capable of being automatically folded. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239674 | CONNECTING SYSTEM OF SIDE MEMBER FOR VEHICLE - A connecting system of a side member for a vehicle includes a member connecting member configured to connect a center side member and a rear side member provided at a floor of the vehicle in a length direction. The center side member, the rear side member, and a side sill are connected to one another through the member connecting member so as to improve frame rigidity and the center side member. The rear side member, the side sill, and the member connecting member are connected to a rear trailing arm mounting part, such that a moment occurrence is prevented and deformation of a car body is minimized to increase durability and to secure a battery mounting space, thereby making it possible to easily configure the layout. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239675 | FURNITURE PIECE - A seating furniture piece with a seat surface and a leg-rest able to pivot outwards about a pivot axis, wherein the chair can be pivoted between a sitting and a lying position, for which purpose the seat surface can be shifted to the rear relative to a fixed frame, and the leg-rest is coupled to the seat surface in such a manner that it is pivoted when the seat surface is shifted to the rear. The leg-rest comprises a gear and teeth are arranged on the front frame of the seat surface, the teeth meshing with the gear to pivot the leg-rest about the pivot axis. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239676 | CHAIR - A chair with a seat portion and a base portion fixed to a floor surface. A seat back is mounted to the seat portion through a hinge portion for rotation with respect to the seat portion with a guide groove formed on side surfaces thereof. The guide groove has a guide pin movably fitted so as to be movable in the front-and-rear direction together with the seat portion with respect to the base portion. A foot stand is rotatably mounted to a front end portion of the seat portion through a second hinge portion with a connecting rod with one end portion rotatably mounted to the foot stand through a third hinge portion and the other end portion rotatably mounted to a lower end portion of the seat back through a fourth hinge portion so as to connect the foot stand and the seat back to each other. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239677 | Variable Thermal Resistance Device for Vehicular Seats - A seating assembly comprising: a frame having an opening; a support surface spanning the opening in the frame; a variable thermal resistance device that opposes the support surface when the variable thermal resistance device is in a closed state in which airflow is obstructed, the variable thermal resistance device being movable from the closed state to an open state in which airflow is not obstructed and from the open state to the closed state; and an actuator coupled to the variable thermal resistance device. The actuator is operable to actuate movement of the variable thermal resistance device between the open and closed states. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239678 | MOLDED SEAT - A seat incorporating insert(s) intermediate its upper and lower surfaces. A seat insert for the support of the users buttocks conforms to the user's body, has “rebound” properties, and areas adapted to underlie the perineum and/or ischiums of a user softer than the rest of the seat insert. Alternatively, a perineal insert and/or ischium inserts may be used without the seat insert described. Finally, a heatable insert can be used in conjunction with or in the absence of said seat inserts to provide heat for the comfort of a seat user. In all cases, the aforesaid inserts are preferably completely encapsulated and enclosed by the foam materials making up the seat, which can be accomplished by molding the seat around the insert(s), creating a seat with various internal density zones, adjustable heat, and enhanced abilities to conform to the user's body, while limiting pressure on perineum and/or ischiums. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239679 | Ready to assemble recliner - A RTA recliner is provided whereby the recliner mechanism is provided attached to the RTA component parts and provides a disassembled configuration that is substantially rectangular. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239680 | CONVERTIBLE MULTIFUNCTION OVERBED TABLE AND CHAIR - The present invention is a convertible multifunction overbed table and chair, or more specifically, the present invention is a medical furnishing that serves as an adjustable overbed table in a first configuration and a wheeled transport chair in a second configuration. The present invention may also serve as a medical staff work station, provide storage of patient records and medical charts, storage for the patient's personal effects, personal mirror, IV stand, catheter bag stand, secure storage for portable oxygen, and serve as a patient walker. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239681 | Infant Seat Cover - A protecting cover for an infant seat is disclosed. The seat cover overlays an infant seat and downwardly extends along the sides of the infant seat. The seat cover comprises an elasticized or drawstring bottom hem in order to be secured in place. The cover comprises an opening acting as a chimney allowing air circulation. The opening is generally located on the top portion of the seat cover, substantially over the position of the infant head. The infant seat cover comprises a pair of recloseable body flaps located between the periphery of the opening and the bottom of the infant seat. The cover fits over the upper perimeter of the infant seat and substantially covers the infant. The cover is designed with a multilayer semi rigid insulating material able to maintain its shape and not interfere with the infant's movements. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239682 | BICYCLE SEAT CLAMP - A bicycle seat clamp assembly includes a body having opposing side faces with an arched first and second lower guide rail outwardly project therefrom, respectively. A first wing clamp is positioned on the first lower guide rail while a second wing clamp is positioned on the second lower guide rail. A primary fastener attaches the first wing clamp and the second wing clamp to the body, the primary fastener being movable between a first position wherein the first wing clamp and the second wing clamp are rigidly fixed to the body and a second position wherein the first wing clamp and the second wing clamp can freely slide along the first lower guide rail and the second lower guide rail, respectively. Structure is also provided for releasably securing a bicycle seat to the first wing clamp and the second wing clamp independent of movement of the primary fastener. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239683 | AIRCRAFT SEAT ENERGY ABSORBING DEVICE FOR OCCUPANT RESTRAINT - An energy absorbing device for a seat containing an occupant includes a seat frame with legs, a seat pan, and a back member. Attached to the seat is an energy absorbing device fixed to the back member of the seat frame. The energy absorbing device includes an engagement portion fixing the energy absorbing device to the seat frame and an energy absorbing extension having a fixed end integral with the engagement portion, and a protruding end extending toward the seat pan. The seat has a seat belt for the occupant and the belt is attached to a belt support device which extends parallel to the energy absorbing extension. When the occupant is using the seatbelt and the seat undergoes lateral forces, the energy absorbing extension undergoes deformation, and when the occupant is not using the seatbelt and the seat undergoes lateral forces, the energy absorbing extension does not undergo deformation. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239684 | SAFETY SEAT - An energy absorbing device for carrying a passenger seat; the device comprises a base fixed to a vehicle; a member displaceable from base; at least one energy-absorbing arrangement interconnecting base and displaceable member. The energy-absorbing arrangement comprises a plastically deformable absorbing element in response to stresses greater than a predetermined threshold stress. In some embodiments the plastically deformable absorbing element is a helically configured ribbon having spaced-apart ribbon laps. In other embodiments the plastically deformable absorbing element is compressible, and/or extendable. A method of attenuating the acceleration applied to a passenger due to impact is disclosed; the method comprises steps of: providing an energy absorbing device fixedly attaching the base to the vehicle; fixedly attaching the passenger seat to the base; accidently applying the impact to the vehicle; displacing the displaceable member relative to the base; attenuating the effect of the impact on the passenger. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239685 | HEAD RESTRAINT POSITION ADJUSTING DEVICE AND HEAD RESTRAINT POSITION ADJUSTING METHOD - A head rest position adjusting device has a capacitance sensor unit and a drive motor unit, and the capacitance sensor unit has plural detection electrodes which are arranged in such a way that the long sides are aligned along the height direction. A detection circuit has plural capacitance detection circuits connected to the detection electrodes, respectively, and an arithmetic processing circuit, and the drive motor unit has a motor drive circuit and a drive motor. Even if the head restraint is in an initial condition, the detection circuit detects an estimated center position of a head in the height direction or a detection electrode having the highest output as a reference position from detection signals from individual detection electrodes, and adjusts a position of the head restraint relative to a seat with reference to the reference position. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239686 | ERGONOMIC SEATING ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - Seating assemblies and methods are disclosed. A seating assembly ( | 2014-08-28 |
20140239687 | NO-TOOLS CHAIR SEAT ASSEMBLY - A seat assembly is constructed such that the consumer can secure the base to the seat without using any tools. A consumer inserts a tab at one end of a mounting plate into a slot at one end of a base plate secured to a seat. An opening on the mounting plate is moved to receive a latch on the base plate. An actuator allows the consumer to retract a spring-loaded latch bolt on the latch to move the latch through the opening. The spring-loaded latch bolt then secures the mounting plate against the base plate. In order to limit the ability of the mounting plate to slide with respect to the base plate, projections on the base plate pass through mounting plate apertures. The seat assembly may also include controls for seat height and seat reclining resistance, as well as a seat back. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239688 | Mobile Task Chair and Mobile Task Chair Control Mechanism with Adjustment Capabilities and Visual Setting Indicators - A mobile task chair with a mobile base structure, a control mechanism, a seat bottom, and a seat back. A physical setting control mechanism is adjustable to control a physical setting of the mobile task chair, and a visual indicator provides a visual indication, such as an illuminated visual indication, of the physical setting of the mobile task chair as adjusted by the physical setting control mechanism. The physical setting control mechanism can be pivoting resistance adjustment mechanism, and the visual indicator can indicate a selected pivoting resistance based on a resistance sensed by a resistance sensor. Multiple physical setting control mechanisms and a corresponding multiplicity of separate visual indicators can be provided. The visual indicator can be selectively induced as by touch and can be effective for a given time period. Recommended settings can be provided and automatically or selectively induced. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239689 | VEHICLE SEAT MEMORY TRACK ASSEMBLY WITH MEMORY ADJUSTMENT COMPENSATION - The disclosed system employs vehicle seat track assembly including an easy entry system for a vehicle seat, further including a memory system having an adjustment increment compensator which allows for memory system which records displacement by an incremental distance, y, to be employed in a vehicle seat which employees a seat track that allows for fore-aft adjustment by a second incremental distance, x, thereby allowing seat designers and manufacturers to employ a single easy entry memory system on multiple vehicle seat track designs, each of which may have seat tracks which allow fore-aft adjustment at different increments, without modifying the easy entry memory system for each variation in fore-aft adjustment increment. The disclosed compensator also insures that the memory system will be activated even when there is a slight misalignment of the memory module components at the time of activation. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239690 | SEAT SLIDE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A seat slide apparatus for a vehicle includes: a lower rail freely fixed to a vehicle floor; an upper rail freely fixed to a seat having a seat cushion forming a seating surface and a seatback; and a memory member engaging with the upper rail, wherein the memory member includes: a memory base provided to be movable in a forward-rearward direction of the seat; a memory pin mounted to be movable back and forth in a vertical direction with respect to the memory base; a first urging member urging the memory pin; a locking plate mounted to be movable in the forward-rearward direction of the seat with respect to the memory base; and a second urging member urging the locking plate. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239691 | RECLINER MECHANISM WITH BACKDRIVING FEATURE - An adjustment mechanism includes a first plate, a second plate having first teeth, and a locking mechanism including a pawl having a post and second teeth. The pawl is movable between a locked position, an unlocked position, and an intermediate position between the locked position and the unlocked position. The second teeth are in engagement with the first teeth when the pawl is in the locked position and are disengaged from the first teeth in the unlocked position and in the intermediate position. A cam is rotatably supported between the plates and moves the pawl between the locked position, the unlocked position, and the intermediate position. A control ring has an inner surface that slidably receives the post when the pawl is in the unlocked position and a recess that receives the post when the pawl is in the locked position or the intermediate position. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239692 | MECHANISM FOR AN OFFICE CHAIR - A mechanism for an office chair includes an adjusting device and an electromotive drive used to actuate the adjusting device to simplify manipulation of the adjusting device for changing a movement characteristic of the office chair. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239693 | SEAT RECLINER WITH EASY ENTRY RELEASE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A vehicle seat and seat back adjustment mechanism are disclosed that provide for adjusting the angle of inclination of a seat back relative to a seat base and also permit easy entry to the area behind the seat by allowing the seat back to be released to move between an adjusted angle of inclination and a position in which the seat back is folded over the seat base. The adjustment mechanism includes at least one comfort tilt recliner mechanism and one easy entry recliner mechanism that are joined via a first interface and a second interface face each, respectively, located on the outer surfaces of the facing plates of the two mechanisms by a radial laser welding process, such that the mechanisms may be coaxially attached to the vehicle seat to permit the seat back to pivot about a single axis. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239694 | SEAT ANGLE REGULATOR AND SEAT WITH SAME - Disclosed are a seat angle regulator and a seat. The seat angle regulator comprises an inner toothed plate with an inner toothed ring, an outer toothed plate with an outer toothed ring, a wedge block, an eccentric wheel, and a drive component, wherein the inner toothed plate is engaged with the gears of the outer toothed plate, a shaft shoulder is formed in the middle of the inner toothed plate, and the eccentric wheel is sheathed on the outer circumferential face of the shaft shoulder. The drive component comprises a drive cam and a rotating shaft, with one end of the rotating shaft fixedly connected with the middle of the drive cam and the other end penetrating through the eccentric wheel and the shaft shoulder in succession and fixed on the outer end face of the inner toothed plate axially via a locating connector. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239695 | EASY-ENTRY SEAT-BACK RELEASE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A seatback-motion controller in accordance with the present disclosure is mounted on a vehicle seat in a vehicle. The vehicle seat includes a seat base and a seat back mounted for pivotable movement relative to the seat base between an upright use position and a forward-leaning easy-entry position. | 2014-08-28 |
20140239696 | Armrest assembly - An armrest assembly includes a base, an arm support, and a connector. The base includes a connecting portion and an installing portion formed at two opposite ends thereof. The installing portion is adapted for installing to a chair. A first surface at one end of the connecting portion is opposite to the installing portion. The arm support is supported on the base and includes a second surface faced to the first surface of the base. A cavity is defined in one of the first and second surfaces. An engaging member is formed on the other of the first and second surfaces and pivotably received in the cavity between an unlocked position and a locked position. A connector is received in the cavity of the arm support and engaged with the engaging member. The arm support is fixed to the base in the locked position. | 2014-08-28 |